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From Winging It to Building a Winning Foundation
Aug. 15, 2025

From Winging It to Building a Winning Foundation

In this episode, Matt Tritt, Founder and President of Greenlight Consulting & Management, shares his journey from burnout to building a purpose-driven owner’s rep firm in the high-stakes world of NYC real estate. He talks wit...

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The Sales Expert's Guide to Doubling Revenue – Without Adding Headcount
Aug. 11, 2025

The Sales Expert's Guide to Doubling Revenue – Without Adding Headcou…

What if the biggest barrier to sales growth isn’t your product or your pitch — but your people? In this episode, globally recognized sales strategist Morné Smit shares how he helps companies unlock 30% to 130% year-over-year ...

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Why Most Teams Struggle – and How Unique Ability Fixes It
Aug. 5, 2025

Why Most Teams Struggle – and How Unique Ability Fixes It

In this episode, Shannon Waller, entrepreneurial team strategist at Strategic Coach, shares insights on building high-performing teams through Unique Ability® teamwork. She and Rob discuss delegation, recognizing when to let ...

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Build Culture Like You Build Profit: On Purpose
July 29, 2025

Build Culture Like You Build Profit: On Purpose

Daniel Todd, CEO of Influence Mobile, joins Rob to discuss how he’s scaled a remote-first company across borders while maintaining a culture that consistently earns “Best Places to Work” recognition. He shares actionable stra...

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How Founders Can Let Go and Level Up
July 21, 2025

How Founders Can Let Go and Level Up

What’s the difference between working in the business vs. on the business—and why does it matter so much? In this episode, Rob talks with Jamie Munoz, founder of Catalyst Integrators™, about the power of the visionary-integra...

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Built, Not Born: The Hidden Power of Deliberate Leadership
July 8, 2025

Built, Not Born: The Hidden Power of Deliberate Leadership

In this episode, Rob Levin speaks with Laura Crothers, founder and CEO of Crothers Consulting, about how leadership planning and deliberate talent development can dramatically impact company growth—especially for small and mi...

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The Biggest Leak in Your P&L Might Be Your Culture
July 1, 2025

The Biggest Leak in Your P&L Might Be Your Culture

Episode Summary In this episode, Shawn Busse, Founder and CEO of Kinesis, shares why aligning culture, brand, and strategy isn’t just a feel-good exercise — it’s a growth strategy. He explains how values-driven leadership can...

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The Hidden Misalignment Costing You Growth, Energy, and Retention
June 24, 2025

The Hidden Misalignment Costing You Growth, Energy, and Retention

In this episode, leadership coach and consultant Adrienne Duffy shares how business owners can build aligned, high-performing teams by connecting vision, values, and unique abilities. She introduces the Nexus Project framewor...

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Want $200M Results? Start with a 5-Year Plan
June 17, 2025

Want $200M Results? Start with a 5-Year Plan

In this episode, Rob sits down with Dan Donnelly, seasoned energy, real estate, and startup investor, and founder of Donnelly Mechanical. Dan shares how he built one of NYC’s top commercial HVAC firms by putting people first—...

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Build for a Big Exit – Even If You’re Not Selling
June 10, 2025

Build for a Big Exit – Even If You’re Not Selling

In this episode, Rob sits down with Lewis Schiff, entrepreneur, author, and Chairman of Birthing of Giants. Lewis shares his insights on what it takes to scale a business, build the right leadership team, and prepare a compan...

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Why Culture Fails – and How Systems Can Fix It
June 3, 2025

Why Culture Fails – and How Systems Can Fix It

In this episode, Don Harkey, CEO and Founder of People Centric Consulting Group, joins Rob to explore how systems—not slogans—create strong cultures. They talk about what it means to balance empowerment with alignment, the hi...

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You’re a CEO – Not a Hero: How to Maximize Your Team’s Effectiveness
May 27, 2025

You’re a CEO – Not a Hero: How to Maximize Your Team’s Effectiveness

In this episode, Rob sits down with Jennifer Berkowitz, founder of R&J Advisory Group and Freedom Goal Group, and a seasoned coach to mid-market CEOs and leadership teams. Jennifer shares what it really takes to scale a compa...

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You Can’t Buy Culture: Lessons from 40+ Acquisitions
May 20, 2025

You Can’t Buy Culture: Lessons from 40+ Acquisitions

In this episode, Rob sits down with Eddie Solomon, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Net at Work, a leading technology advisor to SMBs. Eddie shares the lessons he’s learned from leading over 40 acquisitions, building a 450-person rem...

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Is It Time to Fire the Founder?
May 13, 2025

Is It Time to Fire the Founder?

In this episode, Rob Levin talks with Nick Herinckx, Co-CEO of Oxygen and seasoned executive coach, to explore how a founder’s role evolves as a business scales. Drawing from experience coaching over 100 CEOs and leading multiple companies himself, Nick breaks down what leaders often get wrong. Fro…

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How to 2X Your Output – Without the Burnout
May 5, 2025

How to 2X Your Output – Without the Burnout

In this episode, Rob chats with Peter Morandi, CEO of Eastman Cooke, a company renowned for building award-winning construction projects through innovation and leadership. Peter shares how he’s transformed the traditionally m...

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The 9 Game-Changing Business Lessons You Can't Afford to Miss
April 22, 2025

The 9 Game-Changing Business Lessons You Can't Afford to Miss

In this special episode, host Rob Levin looks back on Season 1 of the Great Talent, Great Business Podcast. He shares the most powerful takeaways from conversations with nine incredible guests. From generational differences in the workplace to...

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Your Culture is Either by Design – Or by Default
April 15, 2025

Your Culture is Either by Design – Or by Default

In this episode, Rob chats with Jack Daly, legendary sales trainer, entrepreneur, author, and endurance athlete. They dive into how business owners can build a culture by design, not by default, no matter if their teams are in-office or remote. Jack...

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Hiring with Gut Instinct? You're Probably Getting It Wrong
April 7, 2025

Hiring with Gut Instinct? You're Probably Getting It Wrong

In this episode, Rob sits down with Michael Deutsch, Managing Partner of The Deutsch Group and owner of Sapphire Talent. They explore the often-overlooked art (and science) of hiring. Michael shares his insights on why most small and mid-sized...

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It’s Not Rocket Science: Insights from a Leading Employee Retention Expert
March 31, 2025

It’s Not Rocket Science: Insights from a Leading Employee Retention E…

In this episode, Rob Levin is joined by Chason Hecht, CEO and founder of Retensa, a global leader in employee retention strategies. With decades of data and experience behind him, Chason dives into what really drives retention—and spoiler alert—it...

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Why Your Best Employees Leave (And What to Do About It)
March 25, 2025

Why Your Best Employees Leave (And What to Do About It)

In this episode of Great Talent Great Business, Rob Levin chats with Mark Taylor—CEO coach, entrepreneur, and leadership expert—on what truly separates great leaders from the rest. They dive into why leadership development is often overlooked, the...

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The Hidden Drain on Your Bottom Line: Unused Human Capacity
March 18, 2025

The Hidden Drain on Your Bottom Line: Unused Human Capacity

On this episode of Great Talent Great Business, Rob Levin interviews Bob Borcherdt, Founder and CEO of IN2GREAT and discuss how you can unlock the hidden potential within your organization. Bob delves into the root causes, emphasizing the critical...

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Workplace Happiness: The Secret Weapon for Performance & Profit
March 11, 2025

Workplace Happiness: The Secret Weapon for Performance & Profit

In this episode of Great Talent Great Business, Rob Levin interviews Jade Green, an expert in company culture. Jade emphasizes that company culture is "caught, not taught," and that businesses should focus on modeling the values they want to instill...

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Are You the Bottleneck? How to Stop Sabotaging Your Own Growth
March 4, 2025

Are You the Bottleneck? How to Stop Sabotaging Your Own Growth

What does it take to build a company that runs itself? In this episode, Rob Levin and Chris Beer dive into the real challenges behind business growth—hint: it’s not just about hiring an integrator. Chris explains how leaders can create clarity,...

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The Hidden Cost: How Your Team’s Image Is Costing You Business
Feb. 25, 2025

The Hidden Cost: How Your Team’s Image Is Costing You Business

On this episode of Great Talent Great Business, Rob Levin chats with Alyssa Gelbard, founder and CEO of Point Road Group, about the power of employee branding. Alyssa breaks it down, explaining that employee branding is all about how a company’s...

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