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Episode #133: Kourtney Zahn - Brick and Ember

Kourtney Zahn was Born and raised in Indiana. He is married to his wife Faith and they have 4 children; Bristol, Quinn, Shepherd and Story. He pursed pastoral ministry through his 20’s and out of necessity started his business at age 30.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Episode #132: Ellen Comerford - Core De Vie

Ellen Comerford, a native of the outskirts of Boston, has called the city home for the past 25 years. Celebrating 27 years of marriage to Mark, she is a proud mother to her daughter, Jacquelyn. With nearly four decades of experience in teaching fitness and wellness, Ellen is the esteemed owner of Core De Vie Wellness, a successful establishment located in the heart of Beacon Hill. As an integrative wellness practitioner, she specializes in guiding clients through natural movement patterns, utilizing biomechanics and Gyrotonic techniques. Ellen's passion extends to coaching on adopting a low-carb lifestyle, embodying her dedication to holistic well-being.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Episode #131: Rajiv Huria - SJCA Inc.

I was born in New Delhi, India. My father was an architect for the Military Engineering Services for India. He had to move every three years. We lived in Delhi, Chandigarh, Udhampur, and then back in Delhi. When I was 12 years old, in 1976, the family moved to Canada. I attended Jr. HS to HS. I graduated in 1991 with a BSc in civil engineering from University of Waterloo in 1991. I move to Connecticut, USA in January of 1994 due to the recession in Canada. I have been following work and career opportunities throughout the USA. In fall of 1998 I moved to Michigan to work on a large project. Then I met my wife Jill in 2000 and we got married in 2003. I moved to Toledo, OH when we got married. We had Lydia/Corey in 2007. In 2011 I was working for the City of Toledo when I was approached by Stephen J. Christian and Sherly George to become a partner in Stephen J. Christian and Associates. We, Jill and I, discussed the opportunity and decided that it was something I should pursue. I accepted the position and we moved to Indiana, in spring 2012. Initially, I was supposed to take the position as a partner and the president in January of 2013. I chose to delay taking the position until 2014. From 2014 we have grown from about 20 total staff and about $2 million to over 90 staff and $14 million in revenue. We acquired an environmental company, Green 3, LLC in 2020 during the pandemic and added construction inspection. We have grown from one office in Indianapolis to five offices in Indiana and one office in Columbus, Ohio.
 
 
 
 
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Episode #130: Andrea Brummett - The Pabulum Group/ reddeHR

Andrea Brummett was born and raised in Indy. She graduated from Carmel High School and went on to study at The University of Cincinnati and Indiana University. Andrea started her first company, The Pabulum Group when she was 24. The Pabulum Group is now in it's 20th year of operation and has played an exciting part of leading the HR evolution for small businesses with their stand-out HR consulting team serving the full spectrum of fractional HR needs from HR on Demand-type services, to Talent Acquisition, to embedded and onsite HR resources. Andrea launched reddeHR in 2016 to create ease and transparency in an otherwise rather undesirable payroll service industry. reddeHR elevates and simplifies the foundational practices of HR, specifically related to outsourced payroll, benefit and HR administration.
Andrea, her wife Pam and their 5 year old son call the northside of Indy home. Most of her time is spent soaking up all of the beauty of family, friends, travel and adventure.
Learn more here https://pabulumgroup.com https://reddehr.com
https://reddehr.com
 
 
 
 
 
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Episode #129: India Brown - PHPHASE Consulting

India M. Brown, MBA, PMP, CPC, is the CEO of PMPHASE project management consulting firm. Her work in healthcare has expanded over 30 years with a focus on IT project management. She is a woman in tech, and her business specializes in IT software application implementation, replacement, or optimizations. She has spearheaded the implementation of multiple hospital & health facilities health record systems, she has also designed and trained leadership development courses for developing leaders.
India is also the author of a very successful self-help and motivational exercise workbook titled Let’s Check In On You. She believes that people should know who they are both personally and professionally, her book allows the reader to assess themselves and change, add, or reset past and current behaviors.
Mrs. Brown also has a philanthropic side and ensures that she devotes time to her community. She is the Chair of the executive board for the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation, she is also the VP of Operations on the Executive Board for the National Black MBA Association, Indianapolis, Chapter. She earned her bachelor’s (BA) and master’s degree (MBA) in Business Administration with a focus on Leadership Development. Check out the company here https://pmphase.com
 
 
 
 
 
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Episode #128: Ed Snyder - Oaktree Financial Advisors

Ed and his wife, Gina have been married for 28 years. They have five children ranging in age from 8 to 21. He enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, reading and the occasional (or not so occasional) cigar.
Ed began his financial services career in 1994 with a large national firm. He soon realized that most “financial advisors” were salespeople working for companies who manufactured financial products that they wanted to sell to consumers - whether it was right for the client or not. These were not financial advisors working for their clients. These were salespeople working for large institutions.
This is where he got the vision for a firm that would provide financial advice from a truly independent perspective. In 2000 he co-founded Oaktree Financial Advisors. At Oaktree there are no sales pitches. Instead, they work for clients, developing long-term relationships with the highest level of service.
Oaktree Financial Advisors specializes in helping Eli Lilly employees with their financial lives, relieving their stress around money, simplifying their lives, and freeing up their time. Ed is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. As such, he acts as a fiduciary when providing financial advice. This means he puts your best interests first.
Check them out here https://www.oaktreeadvisors.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Episode #127: Adam Grubb - Adam Grubb Media

Adam Grubb is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in broadcast, media, and marketing. Starting his career at 15 as a radio personality, he spent seven years playing the hits of the 90s and 2000s as well as promotions director. Adam transitioned into new home sales for a few years before joining Pro Builder and Pro Remodeler, construction trade magazines, eventually becoming the VP of Sales.
In 2015, Adam founded Adam Grubb Media, a video marketing agency. His company focuses on helping businesses identify and tell their unique stories through video, marketing, social, events, and magazines. Under his leadership, Adam Grubb Media has grown to over $2 million in revenue and a team of 15 and has become a trusted partner for brands needing to grow.
Check them out here https://adamgrubbmedia.com
 
 
 
 
 
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Episode #126: Luke Humphrey - Train for the Crane

Luke Humphrey was born in Terre Haute Indiana and moved around a lot as a younger adult. Eventually settling back into the west suburbs of Indianapolis. Luke is married to his beautiful wife Bridgette and they have two beautiful children Kyra and Korbin. Luke started in the construction industry at the very bottom, servicing and running equipment as well as bouncing through life not knowing exactly what his purpose was. While working full time Luke eventually completed his BS degree in Occupational Safety & Health and started to notice a lot of regulatory changes headed for the Crane and Heavy Equipment Industries.
Luke set his course to become one of the highest certified individuals in the crane industry and once successful it started opening a lot of doors. Train for the Crane LLC was officially started in 2018 and has seen tremendous growth since then. Train for the Crane is represented in 35 states and have continued to grow the team and reach every year. Train for the Crane has been recognized as one of the leaders in the niche industry of Crane Certification Training and Testing and prides itself on training safety oriented equipment operators.
This approach has landed Train for the Crane, national contracts with several Fortune 500 companies, and allowed the growth of a strong company foundation with the team of individuals that are with us today. Train for the Crane and Crane Industry Experts are your way into the Crane Industry so if you or someone you know is looking to advance your career please reach out to us, we would love to help you. Learn more at https://trainforthecrane.com
 
 
 
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Episode #125: Vinicio Sanchez - S&P Staffing

About S&P Staffing Inc Since being established in 2019, S&P Staffing Inc. has been known for its unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction. It’s this standard of excellence that has provided the impetus for us to grow into the business we are today. With over 38 years of combined experience in the staffing and hotel industry, we can understand our client's needs in a more personal way. We understand the importance of having a reliable, productive, and motivated team with a great attitude. At S&P Staffing, we specialize in connecting companies with highly motivated and dependable personnel who can contribute to your organization's success. Our extensive network of qualified candidates, combined with our rigorous screening and selection process, ensures that we deliver top-tier candidates who meet your specific needs screening and selection process. Here are some key reasons why partnering with S&P Staffing can benefit your organization:
 
1. Customized Staffing Solutions: We recognize that every partner has unique staffing needs. Our team will work closely with you to understand your specific requirements, including skill sets, shift preferences, and any other considerations., to provide tailored staffing solutions that align with your operational goals.
2. Reliable and qualified candidates: Our comprehensive screening process ensures that we only present candidates with the right skills, experience, and work ethic.
3. Flexibility and scalability: We understand that the demands of the market can fluctuate. Whether you require temporary staff for peak seasons or long-term workforce solutions, we have the flexibility to adapt and scale our services according to your changing needs.
4. Streamlined hiring process: Our goal is to make the hiring process as seamless and efficient as possible for you. We take care of all administrative tasks, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and compliance, so that you can focus on your core business operations.
We believe that the customer always comes first - and that means exceptional service.
Get in touch today to learn more about what we have to offer. https://www.spstaffing.net
 
 
 
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Episode #124: Jacob Wise - Crafted

Jacob Wise was grew up on the east side of Indianapolis. He founded Crafted with his 2 partners Job and Sean in 2017. Crafted is a digital agency that partners with growth seeking organizations to help build user interfaces that scale. https://craftedup.com
 
 
 
 
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