The Cam & Otis Show

Jamie Mittelman, host of the Flame Bearers podcast, joins Camden and Otis to discuss storytelling, the business of podcasting, and goal-setting.  What kind of lessons can you learn from talking to top performers like Olympians?  Why is it important to have stretch goals?  And how can storytelling help change the way we view female athletes?  Jamie, Cam, and Otis dive into all those questions and more in this fun and insightful episode.Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!- Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!- Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About Jamie:Jamie has a background in media, having managed a $30 Million media portfolio on behalf of the conglomerate of Yahoo, The Huffington Post, AoL, and Verizon. Her passion for sport, diversity, and inclusion inspired her to found Flame Bearers while receiving her Masters in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School where she received an award for her significant impact on the Harvard community. Jamie's work with Flame Bearers has reached 48 countries and recently received 4 Signal Awards in the categories of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Public Service & Activism. Prior to Harvard, Jamie received her MBA from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business. Flame Bearers is the first global storytelling platform celebrating the stories of women Olympians and Paralympians. From household names to unsung heroes around the world, each featured story highlights the successes, struggles, and social issues that drive the world's most prestigious athletes. Flame Bearers brings these champions' stories to life via podcasts, videos, and live events.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flame-bearers/Socials: @flamebearersWebsite: https://flamebearers.com/audio-host/jamie-mittelman/

Serial inventor and CEO of Instafloss, Eli Packouz, joins Cam and Otis to talk about his ideation process and what it takes to bring an invention to market.  How do you decide if an idea is worth pursuing?  Do you need to have a partner when starting a business?  And what are the biggest barriers to bringing and idea to market?  Eli, Cam, and Otis discuss all this and more on this fantastic episode!Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!- Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!- Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About ElI:Eli Packouz is a serial inventor and two-time founder. He started his first company, Singular Sound, with his brother in 2013; they have since launched eight blockbuster products. In 2017, he partnered with Dr. Ralf Raud and Dr. Ana Mascarenhas to create the first device that automatically flosses all your teeth in only 10 seconds — Instafloss. After five years of research and development, Instafloss is ready to change the world, one tooth at a time.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-packouz-390701149/Socials: @instaflossWebsite: https://instafloss.com/

Oshri Cohen joins Cam and Otis on today's episode to discuss the role of CTO, what makes hiring a fractional CTO so advantageous, and the future of coding and computing.  How can you develop solutions for an ever-changing problem set?  Why do you need a CTO for your business?  And what can you do to keep up with advancements in technology?  Oshri helps answer all of these questions on this very informative episode- you'll want your notebook and pen ready for this one!Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!- Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!- Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About Oshri:Oshri Cohen is an expert technologist in more languages, frameworks, architectures and technologies than he cares to count. He is an ex-executive at multiple startups and ex-founder of his own custom development shop.  He is disrupting the popular thought that startups need a full-time CTO and could save on average $400K per year in direct technical leadership costs through the use of a Fractional-CTO, which is his primary business.  Oshri is also disrupting the technical recruiting business through the use of recruiters that are also engineers and can evaluate candidates on a deep technical level before recommending candidates to clients and only deal with fixed-cost mandates.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oshricohen/@OshriCohenCTOWebsite: https://www.oshricohen.me/

Today's guest, Tim Lupinacci, joins Cam and Otis to talk about leadership development, managing culture, and measuring success.  How can your company's culture defeat ego?  What can you do to lead organizational change?  And what kind of business lessons can you learn from bankruptcy law?  Tim answers all these questions and much more in this great discussion with Camden and Otis.Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!- Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!- Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About Tim:Tim Lupinacci spent the first 28 years of his legal practice focused on helping financial institutions solve complex problems arising in commercial restructuring and bankruptcy matters throughout the country. During his leadership journey at Baker Donelson, Tim chaired the Financial Services Department, the Women’s Pathways to Leadership Committee, and served as a member of the Firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee. He was awarded the Firm’s highest award for both the advancement and support of women and the advancement and support of minorities.Four years ago, he was selected as CEO and Chair of Baker Donelson, which is one of the 100 largest law firms in the country. In these positions, he has led the Firm through significant organizational change, growth, and the global pandemic. He continues leading Baker Donelson through its five-year BakerVision 2028 strategy, and the execution of its Diversity & Inclusion Compact.As a self-professed “leadership junkie”, Tim’s journey to stepping up as a leader began thirty years ago as a young lawyer after disappointing a boss with an epic failure. The boss challenged Tim (after significant yelling and tough love!) by saying he saw Tim as a strong young leader who needed to recognize that he was a leader and step up to own his work, his career, and his ambitionsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-lupinacci/Website: https://www.bakerdonelson.com/

Lara Jones joins Cam and Otis to discuss the power of vulnerability, scaling your impact, and choosing your GRIT.  How do you take a one-on-one impact and scale to help more people?  Why do you need to think about encoding and decoding while giving a talk or lecture?  And why should you take the time to take care of your "hardware"?  Lara, Otis, and Cam answer these questions and much more in this powerful episode.Learn more about Lara's upcoming book "Hunt or Be Hunted" by texting "Book" to 33777Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!- Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!- Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About Lara:Lara is a recognized leader, inspirational keynote speaker, and polished coach who can shift you from where you are today to fulfill your potential in a powerful and meaningful way. Lara’s upcoming book “Hunt or Be Hunted” reveals her proprietary GRIT Quadrant Matrix System, GRIT Type Indicator, and teaches how anyone can develop GRIT and lead like a legend.Lara Jones is a 5x STEVIE award-winning, leadership performance expert who quickly turns start-up companies into multimillion-dollar successes.She is an international keynote speaker, author, athlete, and STEVIE Award Winner for Female Executive of the Year (SILVER), Company of the Year (SILVER), Business Development Achievement of the Year (GOLD), Thought Leader of The Year (GOLD), and Best Integration of Thought Leadership into the Sales Process (BRONZE). Lara is a trained neuroscience coach, sales expert, and wife to a US Marine. She has used her expertise to develop leadership performance workshops integrated with cognitive behavioral strategies for Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies, leaders, military personnel, and individuals experiencing trauma, grief, and PTSD.Lara’s journey with PTSD following the loss of her youngest son and her own near-death experience, coupled with her expertise and training in neuroscience, psychology, and the brain, while leading a successful Arizona-based business, led her to develop groundbreaking cognitive strategies to enhance leadership performance. Lara’s story was recognized by PBS-owned “Brainline” to help others learn how to apply top cognitive strategies that strengthen and shift thinking to enhance leadership performance, face challenges, become a powerful leader, and teach how to gain, train, and retain top talent.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larawylesjones/https://www.linkedin.com/company/bealegendinc/Website: https://bealegendinc.com/

Today on the show, Jay Jesse joins Cam and Otis to about sustaining growth in your business and making a successful exit when the time is right.  What's the difference between a culture fit and a vision fit?  Growth on the business side means a growing team, how can you manage that evolving culture as your team grows?  And do you need to take your team on a leadership retreat?  Jay, Otis, and Camden dive into all this and much more in this insightful episode!!Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!- Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!- Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About Jay:  Jay started his career as a software engineer and soon became a leader of software teams. He was always fascinated with what makes a business tick though and gravitated towards that passion. He was the founder of Intelligent Software Solutions in 1998. As CEO, Jay helped grow ISS into a thriving mid-sized Federal technology provider. In 2016, with help from a highly successful private equity group, he brought ISS together with several other small but special companies, to form Polaris Alpha where he was the President. Polaris Alpha flourished and was quickly acquired by the Parsons company where it prospers today.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayjesse/https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-stakes-partners-llc/Website: https://purespectrumcbd.com/

Daniel Huerter joins Cam and Otis to discuss what it's like being an entrepreneur in the grey area and the future of hemp and cannabis.  What's it like coming back to a startup that you left years before?  Why should you work to find balance in your leadership style?  And how does authenticity shape influencer marketing?  Daniel, Cam, and Otis dive into all this and more on this awesome episode!Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!-Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!-Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About Daniel:Daniel Huerter brings his entrepreneurial spirit back to the company he co-founded in 2016. After graduating from University of Kansas in 2012, Huerter pursued a successful career with a Fortune 500 software company. He quickly gained the trust of high-level clients in the public sector like SMU, Cal Poly, and even The United States Senate.  His drive and passion to create something he believed in, helped push him to take the risk and leave that career behind – rolling the dice with a cannabis startup in the early days of the CBD boom. Huerter would become the first person to ever speak about the benefits of CBD for athletes on national television, highlighting the company’s partnership with The CrossFit Games on CBS Sports in 2018.  He would continue to help Pure Spectrum grow and achieve history-making milestones, before stepping down as COO in 2019. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-huerter/Website: https://purespectrumcbd.com/

On today's episode Cam and Otis are joined by Gerald Leonard of the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute.  What can a jazz band teach you about leadership?  How do you build a culture of continuous improvement?  Why is the bass the coolest instrument?  Gerald, Otis, and Camden discuss all these questions and much more on this fun episode!Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!-Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!-Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About Gerald:Gerald J. Leonard is the Publishing Editor, CEO, and Founder of the LeonardProductivity Intelligence Institute, where he focuses on enhancing productivityand building better workplace cultures. He is also the CEO of Turnberry Premiere, astrategic project portfolio management and IT governance firm in Washington, DC.Gerald is known for his unique approach to productivity and business success. As anAuthor, CEO, Project Portfolio Management guru, and accomplished Bass player, hebrings a diverse range of skills and experiences to his presentations and interviews.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geraldjleonardWebsite: https://geraldjleonard.com/https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/

Chase Minnifield joins the show today to talk leadership lessons from his time in the NFL, identity and purpose, and painting a vision for a business.  How can you make sure you're hiring the right people?  What can you do to prevent shiny objects from hurting your productivity?  And why does working with other high performers mean you need to swallow your pride?  Chase, Cam, and Otis cover all this and much more in this great episode.Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!-Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!-Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About Chase:Chase is an accomplished entrepreneur who started his journey at the age of 25, following his career as a professional football player in the NFL.  His first business venture was Helping Hand, LLC, a company that offers moving, cleaning, and apartment turnover services to college dormitories and student housing complexes.  Which led to his second venture, EZTURN. With EZTURN, Chase's goal is to help property managers #domore through streamlined and automated operations.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-minnifield/@ChaseMinnifieldwebsite: www.chaseminnifield.com

Founder of SOFX and former Navy SEAL, Sam Havelock, joins the show to discuss military transition, entrepreneurship, and leadership.  What is portfolio entrepreneurship?  How can you sustain previous ventures while pursuing new ones?  And why does the founder have to sell?  Sam, Otis, and Cam dive into all this and more on this awesome episode!Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!-Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!-Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samhavelock/@sofxnetworkwebsite: https://www.sofx.com/

Today's guest Vince Lindenmeyer joins the show to dive into his transition from the military and what lead him to his social impact journey.  How can you move from identifying a gap to solving it?  Why is letting go so important to growth?  What's the best way to make a social impact?  Vince, Otis, and Cam discuss transitions, making an impact, and the pros and cons of furthering education in this powerful episode!Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!-Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!-Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About Vince:  Colonel Vince Lindenmeyer, Ph.D., US Army (Retired), is a socially conscious entrepreneur and investor desiring to heal others through the Sacred Activism Community, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization led by his wife, Executive Director, and Reverend (Dr.) Cynthia Ramirez Lindenmeyer. Vince owns Beacon 4sight Group a nonprofit advisory firm helping veterans, women, and minorities start nonprofits or businesses to close the economic equality gap. A portion of his proceeds goes to the Sacred Activism Community each month. Colonel Lindenmeyer served a 26-year career with overseas tours to Korea, Egypt, Qatar, and Iraq earning the Bronze Star Medal. As an educator, Dr. Lindenmeyer has taught face-to-face and distance learning over the past 20 years. He earned a BS in Systems Engineering (West Point, United States Military Academy), an MS in Logistics Management, M.Ed., an MA in Strategic Studies (the United States Army War College), and a Ph.D. in Education. Vince resides in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and plays pickleball with his wife. They have a son playing Nebraska football, a daughter who graduated from Colorado State and is in campus ministry, and two Labradoodles. Website: https://beacon4today.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincelindenmeyer/

Today's guest, Chief Chris Moore, joins the show to share his leadership and problem-solving insights from his 32 years of law enforcement.  How does the freedom to operate help improve the team's performance?  Why are relationships so important to policing?  And what is reverse mentoring and how could it help you?  Chris, Cam, and Otis dive into all this and more on this jam-packed episode.Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!-Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!-Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More about Chief Chris:Chris is a practitioner of the relationship-based policing and leadership philosophy. He is a 32-year veteran of law enforcement.  Prior to arriving in California, Chris served with the Phoenix Police Department for 25 years, retiring as a Lieutenant, watch commander. Chris is a student of leadership, earning his master’s degree in administration with an emphasis in leadership from Northern Arizona University. He is a current Adjunct Faculty member, teaching at the Police Academy.  While at the Phoenix Police Department, Chris served in the role of patrol officer, field training officer, motor officer/sgt./lt., Academy Basic training Sergeant, Detective Supervisor, Major Offender Bureau, Traffic Bureau, and the Officer in Charge of the Employee Assistance Unit.  In May of 2016, Chris retired from the Phoenix Police Department and started with a college police department in southern California. In 2017 he was appointed chief of police of the “ 10 cop shop”.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-moore-738773107/

Why should you be buying more "dirty food"?  How can we produce textiles sustainably?  And who wins between the wizard and the prophet?  Today's guest Michael Klepacz joins Cam and Otis to dive into the world of sustainable agriculture and answer all these questions and much more on this fun episode.  From how different food systems develop around the world to how agriculture needs to evolve now, Michael share lots of key insights into the complicated industry.Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!-Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!-Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About Michael:Born from the ashes of a disrupted career in aviation due to an injury in 2007, I found a new life mission: championing homeostasis and longevity. Drawn towards the critical intersections of sustainable living, genetically modified organisms, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds, I found my purpose within the realm of environmental sustainability. I was alarmed by the reality of our food systems and living spaces acting as contributors to illness rather than wellness. This insight led me to explore the potential for our everyday environments, from food to housing, to not just sustain, but enhance human well-being. My journey into the world of sustainable architecture, heated floors, and Mike Reynolds' revolutionary 'Earthship Biotecture' sparked an unwavering belief in our ability to design buildings that nourish life.My passion for sustainability evolved into a focus on regenerative agriculture, particularly drawn to the principles of permaculture. From anaerobic methane digesters to aquaponics, tree bogs, rocket mass heaters, market gardens, and eco-system planning, I saw opportunities to redesign the systems that support our daily lives. In 2009, I swapped my aircraft mechanic hat for the hat of an inventor, focusing my efforts on concept development. This path led to the creation of my own sustainable product development and manufacturing company, Natural Materials Unlimited, in 2015. Located in Poland, we specialize in designing products and accessories using sustainable cellulose sources like linen, hemp, and tree-free paper. My commitment to fostering environmental health through sustainable design drives my work, as I believe passionately in the power of environmentally conscious business practices to heal the planet and improve our lives. Website: https://www.naturalmaterials.eu/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeklepacz/Michael's Blog:  https://michaelklepacz.com 

Time for another Family Episode!  This week Camden and Otis discuss some of their own entrepreneurial ventures and the lessons they learned.  How do you come up with a business idea?  When is it time to dive all in on that idea?  And how do you prevent problem-solving fever?  Otis and Cam answer all this and much more in this jam-packed episode.Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!-Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!-Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/

Why should you be on the lookout for purple squirrels?  What's the best way to build a tight-knit community?  And how can you become a master of cold-calling?  Michael Mitchel joins the show to dive into these questions!  Otis, Cam, and Michael discuss the history of the VFW- specifically Post 1 located in Denver, CO- and how Michael revitalized Post 1 into what it is today.  All this and much more on this awesome episode!Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!-Order your lemon wine at  https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/              DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!-Learn how The Green Beret Leadership Program can help your business:  https://findyourpurpose.coach/GBLP/ More About Michael:Michael is the Founder and Managing Director of OC National Search that has been completing leadership searches since 2001. He is also the Program Chair for the Association of Corporate Growth Denver.  Michael is the Board Chair for the Post 1 Foundation, a Veteran nonprofit he formed in 2014 to lead the capital campaign for the renovations of VFW Post 1’s Veteran Community Center.  Michael served as Executive Director of VFW Post 1 from 2013-2016 during which time the historic first VFW post was named Small Nonprofit of the Year, and launched several innovative programs such as the Veterans Arts Council.  In 2022, the Post 1 Foundation achieved $2M in funds raised for the capital campaign. The Foundation is expanding its flagship program; Leadership Veteran, a nonprofit management education program for those who work or volunteer at Veteran organizations and programs.Website: https://ocns.co/   Podcast: https://ocnationalsearch.com/podcast/

America's Legal Coach, Scott Reib, joins the show today to talk about why business owners should stop using lawyers like an Emergency Room and instead see them like a Primary Care Physician- treating the problems proactively rather than waiting for the sky to start falling.  How are the incentives around the traditional lawyer pay structure wrong?  How does legal coaching fix that problem and how can you apply this strategy of disruption to your industry?  What kind of legal mistakes do businesses make?  And what disruptions are AI going to cause in the legal business?  Scott, Cam, and Otis answer all these questions in this fantastic episode.More About Scott:As the official Zig Ziglar Small Business Lawyer and a Ziglar Legacy Certified Trainer, it’s no wonder that Scott Reib is known as “America’s Legal Coach.” For the last two decades, Scott has been helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and coaches “shatterproof” their businesses by implementing specific strategies for structure, growth, and protection. Over the last three years, Scott has been sharing these strategies with business owners and coaches, and watching them grow and succeed!Website: https://reiblaw.com/otisandcam/

What marketing mistakes are you making in your business?  Today's guest Eric Holtzclaw shares lessons that can help your business and help you better understand the marketing world.  How do you connect two groups that are naturally different from each other?  Is it worth it to try to keep up with marketing trends?  And what does the future of marketing look like?  Eric, Cam, and Otis dive into all this and much more on this very fun and incredibly useful show.More About Eric:Eric V. Holtzclaw is a visionary and the “idea guy.” He is a serial entrepreneur, with nearly 30 years of experience, who has a knack for founding companies, sometimes unintentionally. His start-ups include one of the first profitable internet enterprises and a company that appeared on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list three years in a row.  In 2018, Eric took the advice he usually gives other entrepreneurs and formed the full-service marketing firm, Liger Partners, combining his three loves: business, technology, and people. At Liger, Eric is the resident expert in guiding businesses to find their identities and core values, craft their visions, and establish their brands. Liger Partners is recognized as a 2021 Best and Brightest Business to Work For in Atlanta and in the nation, an honor earned by the firm’s agility and ability to quickly pivot marketing efforts in response to COVID by leveraging technology and digital channels.  Eric has contributed to magazines and online publications and wrote the book, “Laddering: Unlocking the Potential of Consumer Behavior.”  He’s also a host of The Claw podcast where he interviews business owners and entrepreneurs, allowing them to share their insights and expertise. Out of all the ideas he’s brought to life, Eric says his daughter is his greatest one.Website: https://ligerpartners.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eholtzclaw/

Like many other reluctant entrepreneurs, today's guest created a solution to help her family and then found out the problem was much more common- turning that household solution into a business. Amy Tucker founded Salty Britches to bring her solution for saltwater chafing to the masses and this completely changed her and her family's lives. How does a change of scenery help when you're making life changes? Why should you focus on the extremes of your problem set when crafting your solution? And how can you use planning to prevent burnout? Amy, Cam, and Otis dive into all this and much more in this great episode!More About Amy:Amy Tucker is the creator and owner of Salty Britches. She created Salty Britches as a skin barrier and a skin soother because her son was in desperate need of a solution to salt water chafing.  Now trusted by families, endurance athletes, and tactical athletes including those who serve in the military.  Amy has a degree in Chemistry after a career in textile manufacturing and then pharmaceuticals, she pivoted and started her own business building her brand with her family.  Salty Britches is based in Iva, South Carolina.Socials: @getsaltybritchesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-tucker-salty-britches/Website: https://getsaltybritches.com/

During his 31-year military career, Waldo served in Kosovo and Iraq and worked at NORAD and USNORTHCOM- he also flew with the Royal Canadian Air Force air demonstration team the Snowbirds.  Do you need to spend more time discussing the "what ifs" of your plan?  How can you find ways to continue to serve after an illustrious military career?  What can civilian leaders learn from the military?  And vice versa?  Waldo, Cam, and Otis dive into all this and much more on this awesome episode!More About Waldo:My name is Rob “Waldo” Martin, and most recently, I was the Vice President / Chief of Staff of the Boettcher Foundation, providing strategic thought partnership to the President & CEO and the Board of Trustees. I also managed the Foundation’s day-to-day operations and maintained oversight of finance, programs, and communications. Before transitioning to the private sector, I gained global leadership experience in operations, team development, policy advising, and strategy formulation during a 31-year military career. My last assignment was at NORAD and USNORTHCOM, where I served as a strategic advisor to the Commander and as Chief of Staff, Operations Division. In the latter role, I directed multiple interagency teams, coordinating aerospace security operations for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and counter-terrorism cooperation initiatives with multiple international defense partners. A former fighter pilot, I participated in Operation Allied Force (Kosovo) and Operation Iraqi Freedom. I also commanded an international flying training squadron in a public-private partnership with Bombardier Aerospace and CAE Inc. After retiring from the Royal Canadian Air Force, I served as a senior program manager at a Fortune 50 aerospace company, leading a cross-functional team in the marketing and development of the Advance Concept Ejection Seat 5, securing over $600M in business. Originally from Canada, I moved to Colorado in 2014 and became a U.S. citizen in 2019. I hold a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Carleton University and am pursuing a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership at The Johns Hopkins University (graduating May 2024).  Outside work, I am passionate about hockey, fly fishing, and organic gardening. My wife and I reside in Colorado Springs with her son and our two German shepherds. I firmly believe in the importance of leadership and guest lecture on the topic at several higher education institutions.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertmartin719/Chapters0:04 - Intro4:08 - Lessons from Flying8:15 - What If15:24 - Individual Talents 24:29 - Service After the Military29:34 - Seasons of Life35:41 - What Civilian Leaders Lack41:49 - Academic Lessons for Military Leaders49:00 - Close

How can vulnerability and trust change your company's culture?  Zach Montroy joins the show to talk about healthy teams and how to turn a toxic culture back around.  Otis, Zach, and Cam talk about how the fear surrounding feedback can prevent team members from sharing good ideas- and how this risk avoidance kills growth.  Where do toxic leaders come from?  How can you develop the right kind of leader for your team?  And what are the signs of a toxic culture forming in your team?  Zach, Cam, and Otis dive into all this and much more in this fantastic episode!More about Zach:Zach is passionate about helping companies grow and evolve into high-functioning, high-impact organizations. He has 20 years of executive experience, as well as 5 years of implementing his expertise to help entrepreneurs.  Zach’s passion and knowledge of organizational strategy make him an ideal leader for businesses seeking to scale. He offers tried and true solutions to solve even the stickiest issues. No shortcuts here; just honest advice that works. His aim is to help bring your business up to the next level.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharymontroy/https://www.linkedin.com/company/intention-collective/Website: https://intentioncollective.co/Chapters0:02 - Intro2:11 - Vulnerability & Trust11:15 - Leading Vulnerably15:19 - A Therapist & A Coach19:25 - Fear of Feedback25:30 - Learning from Failure38:42 - Promoting Toxic Leaders42:45 - Developing Leaders45:49 - Close