In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, Darren Kanthal chats with Paul Tamburello, founder of Generator Real Estate and Development, about his multifaceted journey in real estate, food, and community-building. Paul shares how his ventures—like Little Man Ice Cream, The Family Jones Distillery, and real estate projects—are tied together by a commo…

Edgardo "Lalo" Jara entered the friars when he was young and in his 20s. It didn't work out. He tried again a few years later, joining the diocese. It didn't work now. Then, 10 years later, he moved to the United States and tried a third time. Now he's a priest of a major parish doing amazing work.

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, John Nolan sits down with David Cook, founder and CEO of Contractors.Direct, a leading business in Dubai that connects contractors with those in need of their services. David shares insights on his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges and triumphs of building a successful business in the UAE, and how his…

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this episode talking about Vela back to LAFC, Mikey Varas the first ever head coach of San Diego FC, and lastly Gregg Berhalter rumored to be making his MLS return with the Chicago Fire. Let us know your thoughts on all of these topi…

In this insightful episode of The Top Floor podcast, host John Nolan sits down with Jaspal Bal, the founder and CEO of Light Link, a leading lighting contractor in Dubai, UAE, servicing the GCC market. Jaspal shares his journey as an entrepreneur and his experiences in leading Light Link to success. He also discusses his experience with Vistage, an…

In this Top Floor interview, we hear from Alex Hewitt founder of AOK Events. Alex shares insightful stories on how he navigated challenges to create a key player in the events space over the last 24 years that was awarded the best place to work.. For more information on their services goto https://www.aokevents.com/ Connect with Alex Hewitt on Link…

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history. We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone abou…

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, Darren Kanthal speaks with Kevin Brown, CEO and co-founder of Friction Labs, about his journey from an avid rock climber to building a premium chalk company that serves athletes across multiple sports. Kevin shares insights on the challenges of entrepreneurship, including the importance of curiosity, resili…

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're continuing our new "What If" series. This episode we ask the question, what is MLS got rid of the salary cap today? We each give a few different outcomes of what would happen with this change, but we also want to hear what you think! Recorded on: 8/25/24 Send any emails with questions or comm…

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast hosted by Jeff Cass, Jorn Aalefjaer, the North American President of Viessmann Clean and Cold Solutions talks about a life-changing sail he made with his family across the Atlantic along with his professional journey that started in Oslo, Norway and is now in Charlotte, NC. Hear more about Jorn's unique insi…

In this episode of The Top Floor, host Krista Crawford sits down with Brody Tennant, co-founder of Roggenart, a rapidly growing bakery business known for its innovative products and lively café environments. Brody shares the journey of building Roggenart from the ground up, including the challenges of creating unique offerings like their much-antic…

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the official announcement of Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach of the USMNT. We talk about his history in coaching, potential changes to the way the USMNT will play, and how competitive he can make the USMNT. Let us know your thoughts on this appointment and where you th…

Welcome to another episode of the Top Floor Podcast, where we delve into the journeys of transformative leaders in the business world. In this episode, host Simon Lewis, Vistage UE Chair, sits down with Petr Tolochkov, the trailblazing founder of Way2AR. Petr Tolochkov is a visionary in immersive technology, known for his groundbreaking work in AR …

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast hosted by Jeff Cass, Stefan Joens, the President of Elnik Systems, talks about his career and journey over the last 16+ years since rejoining his father's manufacturing business. His passion for continuous improvement both personally and professionally is obvious when talking to Stefan. Hear more about his t…

As a lawyer, Fr. Mike Johnson, OFM was used to working with the law. He never expected to have his life changed by a prison, let alone one in Bolivia. Now he leads mission groups all around the world.

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this episode talking about Columbus ending up with an outfield player in net, Carlos Bocanegra out in Atlanta, and lastly talking about Vancouver's new DP Stuart Armstrong. A lot of controversy and a lot of changes, so let us know wh…

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history. We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone abou…

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, Darren Kanthal interviews Cody Caplinger, CEO and co-founder of Klick Solar. Cody shares his journey from the mattress industry to leading a successful solar company, emphasizing the grit required in door-to-door sales. They dive into Cody’s approach to leadership, where he leans into curiosity about other …

In this episode, we were fortunate to speak with Edgel Groves, CEO and Founder of PassPass, whose inspiring mission is to keep every business in business! The innovative idea for the business came from a need to scale his existing multi-media company. Thus, NashPass was created, which provides discounts to individual’s favorite places around town f…

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the conclusion of the 2024 Leagues Cup being the perfect time for us to talk about some ways we can improve the tournament. We're each going to present a couple of arguments and discuss how it could help and how it could potentially …

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, Darren Kanthal engages with Charles Gilford III, CEO of Inner City Health in Denver. Charles shares his powerful journey, highlighting themes of resilience, perseverance, and grace in the face of adversity. In Charles' approach to servant leadership, vulnerability is embraced as a strength and leading with …

In this episode of the Denver Top Floor Podcast, Darren Kanthal sits down with Skylar Elisberg, CEO of Wishlist, to discuss the intentional difference between crafting a mantra versus a mission. Skylar explains why perks and benefits alone aren't enough to build a culture where employees want to stay and grow. Instead, it's about defining a clear, …

In this Top Floor interview, we hear from Alex Hamilton of Radiant Law. Alex's unique approach to legal contracts,help his clients produce shorter contracts to save them time and money enabling faster deals.I n this episode he gives details on how to make contracts shorter without reducing legal exposure and how to start and build a successful but …

In this episode of the Top Floor Interview, hosted by Roger Wilson, Mike Lord from Stiltz Lifts shares his valuable insights on making successful acquisitions by giving yourself the necessary bandwidth. He reflects on the importance of seeking advice, including the wisdom passed down from his dad, and emphasizes the need for continuous learning and…

In this Top Floor interview, we hear from Stephen Crosher the Cofounder RheEnergise. Stephen and his team have invented a industry disrupting technology that provides a more efficiency and sustainable energy storage solution.The solution will eliminate electricity industries' requirement for fossil fuels and provides an energy storage solution that…

In this episode, we introduce a new series called "What If"! Here we take a hypothetical situation and play it out in a positive and negative light to figure out what exactly would happen if it actually came to fruition. This episode foucses on What IF MLS Removed the Superdraft! Let us know how you think it would end in the comments or at the emai…

Fr. Bill Burton, OFM found the friars early in live. And then he ran away to make money. Little did he know that he'd be back, and that he would one day become an accomplished scripture scholar.

In this Top Floor interview, we hear from Hamish Jenkinson of The Department. Hamish has an engaging story of how he went from acting to working with Guy Ritchie and Madonna to developing an immersive experience business that has top brands such as Adidas,KPMG,HP and BMW as customers. We hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like and subscribe if …

In this episode of The Top Floor Podcast, Simon Lewis sits down with Joe Osawaye, a Vistage member and dynamic entrepreneur, who has carved out a unique niche in Dubai's lifestyle industry. Joe shares his fascinating journey from Nigeria to the UAE after he visited here first in 2005 and fell in love with the place. He's since established multiple …

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this covering most of the remaining summer transfer window moves. We're talking about lots of moves that almost happened, we talk about some players on their way out, and of course we're talking about some new players from this windo…

Fr. Michael Duffy is a simple man who just wants to serve the poor with dignity. And he's been able to do that for 36 years. But he's also been tasked with incredible opportunities outside of his comfort zone, like healing the nation after 9/11 and staring in a major television show.

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're back making more tierlists! What better way to make the return to this series than with making a tierlist ranking all of the goal of the years in MLS history. There have been some absolute world class bangers history and some that arguably can be scored at the local park. If you are intereste…

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast hosted by Jeff Cass, Mike Sposato, the owner of Carolina Realty Advisors, talks about his career and his journey over the last 16 years since becoming a partner in this business in 2006. His career started with great success in sales roles outside of the real estate industry. After deciding to move into real…

In this Top Floor Interview, hosted by Krista Crawford, Adam shares the entrepreneurial journey behind Inflectra, a global leader in software test management and automation. The discussion covers the origins of Inflectra, the challenges of managing software failures, and the transition from programming to leadership roles. Adam emphasizes the impor…

Tune into this episode of the Top Floor podcast where Darren Kanthal sits down with Cameron Harris, Managing Director of Truth Fitness. Cam shares his journey from operating a London-based gym to transforming it into a global online wellness service for executives. This episode dives deep into the philosophy that true wellness extends far beyond ph…

Tune into this episode of the Top Floor podcast where Darren Kanthal meets with Paul Wegman, CEO of Nova Automation. Paul shares his experience refining the company's culture and mission after their acquisition. He discusses the strategic steps taken, including interviewing staff and clients to redefine the company's values and vision. Paul also ex…

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with more big names making moves in and out of the league. We're covering the flurry of transfer activity over the last few weeks including moves from New England, LAFC, Montreal, Columbus, and more. We give our thoughts on how the new ad…

Thank you to Eric Satz, Founder and CEO of Alto Solutions in Nashville, for sharing how his company helps individuals access the funds in their IRA and diversify their investment portfolio. Alto Solutions enables individuals to invest their IRA in things that are not traded in the public markets like crypto, art, real estate, private equity funds, …

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast hosted by Jeff Cass, Theresa Viera, the founder of Modern Legal talks about her journey over the last 4 years since starting her family law firm in 2020. Her inspiring story began at a young age with a difficult family experience that motivated her to become a lawyer who would help other families that found …

Tune into this episode of the Top Floor podcast where Darren Kanthal chats with Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting. Lindsey shares her journey from initially resisting the family business to embracing her role as a leader in the mining and resource sector. She's passionate about making the recruitment process more human, emphasizing that interv…

Br. Jim McIntosh knows what it's like to live an intentional life. From living with the homeless, to forming a Catholic house, to missionary work in South America, to working with migrants at the border, there's something authentically Franciscan about the way he lives.

Marie shared her personal and professional journey, highlighting the significance of education and mentorship. She also discussed her adaptable leadership style, which aligns with the wellness industry, and her future aspirations to create healthier workplaces and collaborate with other wellness practitioners. Marie underscored her commitment to pe…

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in recent news with the focus of this week covering the latest week in Leagues Cup. We start things off with coverage of this last week in Leagues Cup including discussion what teams are underperforming and overperforming, some of our favorite moments so far, …

In this Top Floor podcast episode, Darren Kanthal talks with Juan Padro, the dynamic leader behind one of Denver’s fastest-growing hospitality groups, Culinary Creative. Juan delves into his roots, the bustling restaurant scene in Denver, and how his group has expanded to 21 locations with a diverse array of concepts. He explains their strategic pi…

Holly and Amelia from Dazed & Engaged In this exciting episode, Marisa Kamall sits down with Holly and Amelia, the dynamic duo behind Dazed & Engaged. These inspiring entrepreneurs each run their own successful businesses—Holly with the elegant bridal store "You & I Bridal" and Amelia with the vibrant consultancy, "The 555 DXB". However, their shar…

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history, but this week we're joined by Into the Crewniverse! We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our res…

In this episode of the Top Floor Interview, hosted by Roger Wilson, Jon Stone from Frederick Cooper shares his insights on effective people management, emphasizing the importance of looking after your team. He discusses the critical balance between workload and resources, drawing inspiration from the dynamic "Baz Ball" approach in cricket. Tune in …

In this episode of the Top Floor Interview, hosted by Roger Wilson, Clive Dickin shares his three key mantras for people management: Values, Aptitude, and Development. Clive emphasizes the importance of listening and communicating as essential leadership skills. Looking ahead, he discusses the future of business focusing on Growth, Digitisation, an…

Colin King grew up in suburban Ohio. Today, he's the pastor of multiple churches in Jamaica. The change couldn't be more drastic, and he couldn't be happier.

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in recent news with the focus of this week being mostly Leagues Cup, with some new signings sprinkled in at the end. We're talking about Don Garber's recent comments about the US Open Cup, and how the tournament compares to Leagues Cup in it's early stage. We …