Self-Made Is A Myth - Make A Difference Together

Episode #103: Adrian Jagow - Talevation

Adrian Jagow, the Managing Partner at Talevation, is a visionary leader who intertwines the principles of faith and business strategies. Known for a unique approach that involves prayer and reflection, Adrian embraces a philosophy that integrates spirituality into the realm of business.
Embracing the core values of Talevation - Happy, Helpful, and Harmonious - Adrian leads by example, fostering a company culture centered around joy, support, and unity. Through his commitment to these values, he creates an environment that encourages positivity, assistance, and a cooperative spirit among team members and clients.
Adrian's practice of seeking divine guidance for business strategies highlights a deep belief in the power of intuition and spiritual alignment. By combining these principles with his business acumen, he brings forth innovative solutions that are not only effective but also resonate with the ethos of happiness, helpfulness, and harmony.
His unique approach reflects a belief that success is not only measured by financial gain but also by the well-being and satisfaction of those involved, fostering an environment where employees, clients, and stakeholders thrive in a culture rooted in positivity and mutual support. Adrian Jagow stands as an example of a leader who harmonizes spiritual values with the dynamic world of business, fostering both success and a fulfilling work environment.
Talevation LLC is a cutting-edge, innovative company specializing in talent assessment and human resource solutions. Founded on the principles of leveraging technology to optimize workforce potential, Talevation provides a comprehensive suite of assessment tools and HR software designed to assist organizations in making smarter, data-driven decisions about their people.
Through a combination of advanced psychometrics, behavioral science, and technology, Talevation offers a range of assessment products that empower businesses to identify, evaluate, and develop talent across various stages of the employee lifecycle. From pre-employment assessments that aid in the selection of the right candidates to ongoing development tools that nurture existing talent, Talevation's solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse industries and organizational structures.
The company's commitment to innovation is reflected in its user-friendly platforms and customizable solutions, which enable seamless integration with existing HR processes. Talevation's mission is to help companies enhance their human capital strategies by providing actionable insights that drive informed decision-making, fostering a more efficient and productive workforce. With a focus on accuracy, reliability, and efficiency, Talevation stands as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to streamline their talent management processes, reduce turnover, and ultimately, maximize the potential of their most valuable asset—their people.
In honor of the fellow business owners in your life that had an impact on youbecoming the person you are today, let’s celebrate them. Click this link to apply to be on our podcast to recognize those people: www.BeMADTogether.com

Episode #102: Ali Cudby - Alignmint Growth

Ali Cudby is the founder and CEO of Alignmint Growth Strategies - it’s alignMINT (M-I-N-T) because once a mint plant is established, it grows like crazy - much like the results for clients at Alignmint, a leading consulting and training firm specializing in post-sales strategies for customer retention and growth.
Ali's journey in customer experience began after graduating from Wharton Business School, and whether it’s The New York Times Company or a start-up, her work is guided by a singular idea: when people feel seen, heard and valued they are more inclined to stay customers longer, buy more and tell their friends and colleagues.
That lofty idea gets put into action via playbooks, which codify clear and consistent processes for aligned engagement internally and with clients. You can learn more by reading Ali’s #1 bestselling book, Keep Your Customers. You can find Ali at https://alignmintforgrowth.com

Episode #101: Jerry Lecy - Great Harvest Bread Co

Jerry has been owner and operator of Great Harvest in Lafayette, Indiana since 2007. He has been married to Janet for 32 years and has 6 children and (currently) 10 grandchildren. Loves God, his family, people, making an impact and hunting. 
Great Harvest Bread Co. has been making bread and goodies in Lafayette since 1999. We focus on freshness by using simple and wholesome ingredients – we even grind our flour in-house. We have expanded our business over the years by adding tasty sandwiches and breakfast and lunch catering. 

Episode #100: Troy Mason - Impulse Product Development

Troy Mason was born in San Diego, California. After a short six weeks, his dad left the navy and his parents moved back to their home town of Mishawaka, Indiana. Troy eventually attended Ball State University before landing a job at a company in Indianapolis called Compression Engineering.
Seeing the writing on the wall that Compression wasn't going to last, he and a colleague decided to start Impulse Product Development. Impulse helps companies and individuals design and develop products. They've been involved in the design of hundreds of consumer, industrial, automotive, scientific, and medical products; baby rattles to aircraft components and everything in between. Impulse just passed its 25th year of business.
 
In honor of the fellow business owners in your life that had an impact on you becoming the person you are today, let’s celebrate them. Click this link to apply to be on our podcast to recognize those people: https://www.BeMADTogether.com

Episode #99: Aaron Chandler - PreciseTake Multimedia

Aaron Chandler is a seasoned Producer and Creative Director with a storied 15-year career in video production and digital marketing. He also boasts a 23-year background in enhancing operational efficiency for Fortune 500 companies. As the driving force behind PreciseTake Multimedia, Aaron combines creative vision with business acumen, enabling organizations to amplify their impact through powerful storytelling and strategic audience engagement. A recent recipient of Central Indiana's Black Rising Star Award, Aaron's dedication to his craft is exemplary. He is not only a fervent advocate for global change but also a committed father and mentor, aiming to foster the next generation for sustainable, lasting change.
 
Contact
Website: www.precisetake.com
Email: info@precisetake.com
Social Media: @precisetake www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchandlermedia
 
PreciseTake Multimedia® is a digital marketing and video production agency headquartered in Indiana, committed to creating captivating and impactful content that fosters positive change across communities and industries worldwide. Established in 2012, the company specializes in crafting impactful narratives through its unique Vision-to-CINEMA Storytelling Method™. Serving a diverse client base, including both for-profit and non-profit companies and organizations, PreciseTake boasts a proven track record of delivering high ROI and elevating customer engagement. As a 100% black-owned, MBE-certified agency in the State of Indiana and the City of Indianapolis, PreciseTake offers a unique and valuable partnership across various sectors.

Episode #98: Renee Lucas - LCS Heating & Cooling

Renee Lucas is co-owner of LCS Heating and Cooling in Indianapolis, IN. She and her husband, Travis, started LCS in 2005. After years of hard work and long hours with little to show for it, they decided to start over in 2016. Renee invested in business training, leadership training, and best practice member groups, as well as personal counseling, to develop a new plan for personal and professional success. Today, Renee and Travis enjoy their business and are excited to lead and grow their team.
LCS Heating and Cooling provides residential and light commercial services to Indianapolis and surrounding areas. They do things "The LCS Way" which results in long relationships with homeowners and lasting comfort solutions for their homes.
 
In honor of the fellow business owners in your life that had an impact on you becoming the person you are today, let’s celebrate them. Click this link to apply to be on our podcast to recognize those people: https://www.BeMADTogether.com

Episode #97: Rick LaGore - InTek Freight and Logistics, Inc.

I’ve been a Midwesterner my whole life: 10 years in Detroit, 10 years in Toledo and since graduating from THE Ohio State University 34 years ago have lived in Indianapolis.
Over the 34 years I’ve held a variety of leadership positions in finance, strategy, operations, sales and marketing in the auto, publishing, mobile phone and logistics industries.
In 2016, my long-time business partner of 26 years, Shelli Austin, and I had the opportunity to purchase the business we started in 2003.
InTek Freight & Logistics is a North American focused non-asset logistics company offering a variety of supply chain solutions and technology to shippers, with its primary focus being domestic intermodal shipping solutions.
I’ve been blessed to be surrounded by incredible people over the years that have helped me along the way.
In 2005, I was one of the 40 Under Forty Honorees as listed by the Indianapolis Business Journal and over a few short years after the acquisition the efforts of the entire InTek team has been recognized both locally and nationally in growth and work-life balance:
 
1. Indiana Business Journal FAST 25 - 2021 & 2022, Top 5 finishes in the fastest growing privately held company in Indiana.
2. Inc 5000 - 2022 & 2023: 1541 and 1484 fastest growing companies in the United States.
3. 2023 Best Places to Work - Indiana Chamber of Commerce: Listed as the 25th out of the 125 employers to work in Indiana.
 
In honor of the fellow business owners in your life that had an impact on you becoming the person you are today, let’s celebrate them. Click this link to apply to be on our podcast to recognize those people: https://www.BeMADTogether.com

Episode #96: Carleen Lamay - C2 Consulting and Business Support

Carleen Lamay is the CEO/President of C2 Accounting & Business Support. As small business bookkeeping experts, the team at C2 Accounting works with growing small businesses to manage their finances. Through her work at C2 Accounting, Carleen has become a small business accounting expert known for helping her clients bring calm and order to their businesses.
Carleen has over 25 years of accounting and finance experience, ranging from large corporations to small, locally-owned businesses. However, it is not her professional background that makes her a great small business accountant and bookkeeper; her passion for entrepreneurship drives her desire to see other small business owners succeed and live their dreams!
When she is not advising clients, crunching numbers, or running reports, Carleen is usually traveling, cooking something amazing, decorating her home, or spending time with her family.
Carleen offers a complimentary consultation session to discover how C2 Accounting can help take the stress of managing your business finances off your plate. You can go to www.c2-acctg.com to book your session.
 
In honor of the fellow business owners in your life that had an impact on you becoming the person you are today, let’s celebrate them. Click this link to apply to be on our podcast to recognize those people: https://www.BeMADTogether.com

Episode #95: Fernando Leon - Single Point of Contact

Fernando Leon was born and raised in San Jose, California. Fernando has worked at various firms in the past 38 years. He worked in various capacities at UPS, Xerox, Amdahl and several startups before landing at Single Point of Contact in June of 2001. During his tenue at Xerox, he was introduced to the networking side of the business and the rest is history when it comes to technology. His technology journey took him from managing a network, restoring data, producing shows for an online chat startup to his current career, sales and marketing.
Fernando is the VP of Sales/Marketing for Single Point of Contact located in Palo Alto, California. They work primarily with small IT service businesses who have challenges scaling their offering and providing expertise for projects they do not have in-house. The main objective is to empower small IT firms with service offerings they cannot deliver 24x7. We have helped hundreds of clients in the past two decades and the demand for IT services grows each year. We currently support over 200 networks and work with firms all over the world.
We also provide our clients assistance on sales calls. Most of our clients struggle with presenting a proactive solution and our team is here to assist with those types of calls. Contact us if your IT firm struggles with scaling their business or you want to transition from a break/fix to the MSP model. Contact us here https://singlepointoc.com/contact-us/
In honor of the fellow business owners in your life that had an impact on you becoming the person you are today, let’s celebrate them. Click this link to apply to be on our podcast to recognize those people: https://www.BeMADTogether.com
 
 
 

Episode #94: Chris Tincher –Chick Fil A of Avon

Chris Tincher was born and raised in Louisville, Ky. He has lived in Indianapolis area since 1998. He is married to his beautiful wife Amber for 29 years. They have 3 children, twin daughters Chloe and Jasmine who are 17, and a son Reece who is 14. Hospitality and Service has been a part of his DNA since his first job at a Holiday Inn when he was 15 years old. He worked 12 years in the hotel industry and served in the Army as a Medic for 3 years. He has been an operator/franchisee with Chick-fil-A since 2002. Currently, he operates the Chick-fil-A Avon location and soon to open Beechwood Centre. His restaurant has grown significantly over the last few years, from 2019-2020 they experienced a sales growth of $4 million dollars over the prior year, which was an increase of 40%. In mid 2019, his team set a huge goal of going from 500 in the chain to #1 in Drive Thru Experience, they achieved the goal in September 2020. He has a Bachelor’s degree from Campbellsville University and an MBA from Anderson University. Life giving leadership is his passion. He lives out his purpose by serving others and helping others win. He loves to help other people accomplish their goals. For fun he enjoys the outdoors, hiking, road bike cycling and driving fast cars with the top down.