Pro Series with Eric Dillman

In this episode, I’m talking about my experience at High Point Market, some of my biggest takeaways, and why one of the biggest mistakes people make on social media is talking themselves out of posting because they think nobody cares. From mukbangs to unboxing videos, there’s an audience for just about everything. We just have to stop overthinking it, stop judging success by likes alone, and give people a chance to find our content. Plus, Country Music of the Week!

In Episode 267 of Pro Series, I sit down with Louis Young, Vice President of Business Development at Design Phase, to talk about the importance of relationships, community, and getting involved in business organizations.With experience in architectural building products, retail displays, and more than 25 years of owning and managing rental properties, Louis has learned that success goes beyond simply making a sale. We discuss how business organizations create opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals, why investing in your community matters, and how building genuine relationships can lead to long-term success.Whether you're just starting your career or have spent years in the industry, this conversation is a reminder that some of the most valuable things in business come from the people you meet along the way.

What if the biggest mistakes leaders make come from everything they were taught about leadership?In Episode 266, I’m sitting down with Lawrence “Larry” Coval, a veteran technology and telecommunications executive who spent nearly four decades leading sales organizations, business units, and billion-dollar operations at companies including AT&T, Global Crossing, and Cox Business.Throughout his career, Larry turned around underperforming teams, drove business growth, and developed future executives. His experience led him to challenge traditional leadership thinking and rethink what it truly means to lead people.Larry is the author of Misled: Why (Almost) Everything You Learned About Leadership Is Wrong and How to Fix It, a book that explores why accountability, trust, influence, and employee development are essential to building successful teams.In this episode, we discuss leadership, employee engagement, team building, accountability, workplace culture, management mistakes, and how great leaders create an environment where people can succeed.Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, manager, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what it takes to lead effectively.

This week on Off Topic, I’m talking about the Ryan Seacrest and iHeartRadio Top Host opportunity, why putting yourself out there matters, and the simplest social media advice I can give anyone right now: press record and start talking. You don’t need perfect lighting, a perfect thumbnail, or a huge following. You just need to start. I also share what I’ve learned from putting myself out there more with Storytime with Eric, Now Design Talk, and my country music content.

What can the experiences of a 22-year-old Army officer in Vietnam teach us about leadership decades later?In Episode 265, I’m sitting down with Richard A. Moore, known as Rick, a Vietnam veteran, former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officer, engineer, and author of An Officer’s Journey.After graduating from Lafayette College with a degree in civil engineering, Rick entered the Army through ROTC and found himself leading soldiers in Vietnam’s Central Highlands at just 22 years old.From making difficult decisions under pressure to earning the trust of the people around him, those early experiences shaped the way Rick approached leadership, engineering, consulting, relationships, and life long after his military service ended.We talk about leadership, courage, responsibility, resilience, teamwork, military service, career growth, and building a life with purpose.