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VP of Sales and Marketing Rafi Cohn drops by to make IT fun (seriously). From making tech support human to explaining cybersecurity like home security, this is a surprisingly hilarious, relatable convo about the digital world we rely on. 🎧 Bonus: SNL references, collections call stories, and why IT should flex with purpose. Find Rafi Cohn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafi-cohn-intellicomp/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Flexibility in IT Services 02:59 Rafi Cohn's Career Journey ...

03-25

49:47

Steve Goble went from unemployed new dad to building a thriving business helping companies fix their culture. We get into what makes or breaks workplace culture, why trust is the real currency, and how betting on yourself can change everything. 💡 Raw, real, and ridiculously motivating. Steve Goble https://www.linkedin.com/in/gobles/ https://www.thegoblegroup.com/ Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Company Culture 02:53 Navigating Leadership and Team Dynamics 06:04 Transitioni...

03-18

01:02:00

Employee benefits are complicated—and most companies just “set it and forget it.” Bill Shoemaker breaks down the hidden costs, pharmacy margins, and how your health plan could secretly be holding your company back. 💸 If you’re leading a business and hate talking benefits, you’ll love this. Bill Shoemaker https://www.linkedin.com/in/groupbenefitsolutions/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Employee Benefits Consulting 02:57 Understanding the Role of a Consultant 05:47 Hidden Pro...

03-11

53:05

Donella Olson didn’t just start a remodeling company—she created a concierge-level experience rooted in empathy, culture, and quality. In this episode, Donella breaks down her journey from working for others to launching Two Islands Design Build, the mindset shifts that made it possible, and how she balances being both designer and builder. We also talk: Vetting clients and subcontractorsControlled growth vs. chaosWhat homeowners always get wrongThe wildest structural failure she’s ever disco...

03-04

01:10:24

Ed Hanko has reinvented himself more times than most people ever dare. From 21 years as a police detective to launching a school, starting over in a new state, and now thriving in business development—this episode is a masterclass in career reinvention, mindset shifts, and trusting the process. In this episode, we dive into: Why “doing it scared” is the only way forwardHow law enforcement prepared Ed for entrepreneurship and salesHis journey from policing to education to roofingThe surprising...

02-25

01:12:17

Mobility might be the missing piece in your fitness—and Jake Molesky is on a mission to prove it. In this episode, Jake breaks down the real reason so many people are in pain, even when they think they’re “too young” to hurt. We dig into his journey from athlete to mobility coach, the injuries that inspired his training philosophy, and how you can start fixing your pain at home—even if you hate the gym. You’ll learn: What mobility actually is (and how it’s different from flexibility)How to tr...

02-18

51:55

Jake Kreider was laid off—and instead of hunting for the next 9-to-5, he built his own path forward. This episode dives deep into how Jake turned decades of sales experience into a fractional business development company, the mindset it took to launch, and the real work behind making it sustainable. In this episode: What fractional sales actually looks like in practiceWhy smaller manufacturers are skipping full-time hiresHow Jake balances multiple clients, pipelines, and industriesLessons fro...

02-11

59:31

Summary In this episode of the Work Cultured podcast, Brandon Stand Shock, CEO of SWF Industrial, shares his journey from power plant construction to leading a metal fabrication company. He discusses the importance of leadership lessons learned from mistakes, the challenges of transitioning to CEO, and the significance of building a strong company culture. Brandon emphasizes the need for transparency, trust, and employee engagement, especially in a post-COVID work environment. He also addres...

02-04

33:00

This solo episode is the raw, unfiltered version of Brandon’s talk at Wake Up to Manufacturing—a leadership breakfast hosted by the Manufacturing Association. But don’t let the setting fool you. This is NOT a fluffy talk about company culture or branding. It’s practical, tactical, and honest. Brandon dives deep into: The 4 questions that reveal what your culture is really likeHow engagement directly drives efficiency, safety, and retentionHow to baseline your culture using free tools (includi...

01-28

18:03

After 32 years at the same company, John Landis is stepping into retirement—but not without a mental and emotional battle. In this honest and deeply personal episode, John shares the real reasons why retiring is harder than most people think—especially for a generation whose identity is tied to their work. We explore: The emotional rollercoaster of preparing to leave a job you loveWhy retirement hits harder when your work is your identityHow John built trust with coworkers and clients over 3 ...

01-21

01:01:36

If you’ve seen your company’s electric bill spike—or if you’re bracing for it—this episode is your guide. Doug Mullett, energy consultant and LED lighting expert, walks us through how manufacturers and facilities can fight rising costs by getting smarter about lighting, rebates, and demand charges. This isn't a sales pitch—it’s a masterclass in how energy works behind the scenes and what you can actually control. We get into: Why electricity costs are going up—and how companies get blindsided...

01-14

01:23:19

From cutting grass in high school to managing elite sports fields for the NFL, MLB, and major universities—Matt Weimer’s turf management journey is nothing short of wild. In this episode, Matt takes us through: His unexpected career path from ag school to running pro sports field installsHow his team builds and maintains surfaces for teams like the Eagles, Steelers, Phillies, and Penn StateWhat actually goes into building a FIFA-regulated soccer fieldThe pressure of game-day deadlines and sod...

01-07

53:36

In a world full of noise, opinions, and misinformation—what does it actually mean to pursue truth? And how do great leaders navigate that pursuit without losing themselves or their teams? In this episode, Brandon sits down with Bob Price, a man on a mission to uncover and live out truth every single day. With nearly 300 articles written on the topic and a leadership framework he calls One Truth Leadership, Bob shares why truth isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of meaningful leadership...

12-31

01:05:32

Hiring shouldn’t feel like roulette—and yet, most companies still rely on resumes and gut instinct. In this episode, Brandon sits down with Jason Carroll, the founder of Aptive Index and a former CEO who helped scale a security company from 800 to 2,500 employees—learning the hard way what really works in hiring. This episode is PACKED with leadership gold: Why resumes are outdated and often misleadingHow to use data to avoid costly hiring mistakesWhat “psychometric assessments” are and why t...

Brandon Stanchock wasn’t born to “build a personal brand.” In fact, he used to think he had nothing interesting to say. Fast forward to 2024—and now he’s helping others do it, too. In this solo episode, Brandon answers a series of personal branding questions for Elevate and Inspire, a newsletter by Anthony Gaenzle on LinkedIn. But instead of giving buzzwords, he gives it to you straight: what’s working, what’s not, and how personal branding is impacting his life, his leadership, and his busin...