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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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/
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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.

Episode #93: Mike Rutz - MakeMyMove

Michael D. Rutz is Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of MakeMyMove, the nation's first marketplace where communities and move-ready talent connect.
He previously worked at Angie’s List for 11 years, where he led sales and played a major role in taking the company public and growing it to over 2,000 employees. Prior to joining Angie’s List in 2006, Mike served as President of Care Ambulance.
He began his career as a strategist for political and advocacy campaigns and held a key role leading fundraising in the campaigns for former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. He has served on advisory boards for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, the Indiana Technology and Innovation Association, Gainsight, Top Opps, and several central Indiana not-for-profits boards.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in French, both from Indiana University and resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Rebecca, and three children.

Episode #92: David Anderson - Field of Talent

David Anderson’s career in Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Leadership spans three decades in software, IT, cyber security, financial services, advanced manufacturing and more.
What he enjoys most about his work is seeing others grow. “When I envisioned the name for our company, Field of Talent, I envisioned a sustainable, healthy growth of people, careers, clients, and families.” David and his wife of 31 years have five talented kids and five (soon to be six) beautiful grandkids. Outdoor hikes and adventure, sports, the arts and creativity are his hobbies.
Striving to exceed client expectations and making lasting matches for talented people and great companies are what he enjoys most about the recruitment services his team provides.
Want to know how you can grow in your career? Email your resume to david@fieldoftalent.com for a (free) networking call.\
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Episode #91: Justin Fortier - FYC Labs

Justin Fortier is a tech entrepreneur and founder of multiple successful companies in California. As CEO/CTO of FYC Labs, he successfully led the company to acquisition in 2020. The boutique design agency grew internationally, capturing clients such as Remax, National University, Budweiser, and Pepsi Co., and has been recognized on several top lists for Web Design and Development.
Justin has been named as finalist for CEO of the year twice by the San Diego Business Journal and was recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Business Leaders in San Diego by San Diego Daily Transcript. In addition, he holds top-level Technical/Business advisory positions at 11.2 Ventures, Blush Design Inc, Edvo, Aura Finance, and Intraratio Corp. He has held technical executive roles for Blockchain Innovators – XYO Network, Ecommerce Game Changer – For Days, and Manufacturing Technology SaaS – Intraratio Corp.
Justin volunteers his time helping other entrepreneurs and small business owners through various organizations such as the San Diego Small Business Advisory Board, Sierra College, Folsom Chamber of Commerce, and the Granite City Foundation.
Justin is a Father of two and enjoys fishing, hiking, and playing hockey.
For over a decade, FYC Labs has been a leading design and development agency dedicated to empowering businesses. We offer various services including engineering expertise, UI/UX web and product design, and strategic guidance. Our team is committed to understanding the unique needs of our clients and consistently delivering exceptional results that surpass expectations. As a nationally recognized and award-winning studio, partnering with FYC Labs is the solution to achieving new levels of success and realizing business goals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-fo...
 
 

Episode #90: Andy Hendricks - A1 Window Cleaning Service

Andy Hendricks is a lifelong Hoosier. He grew up in Terre Haute and attended Indiana State University, majoring in business administration. While at ISU he met his future wife, Vickie. They married and lived in Terre Haute until 2008 when Vickie had a job opportunity that led them to the Indianapolis area. They now reside in Mooresville with their 2 children, Nolan and Harper.
Andy worked various entry-level jobs after college but never found the right fit. At one point he turned to his father-in-law, a window cleaning veteran of 40+ years, for a job. Andy found cleaning windows to be enjoyable and satisfying. He realized there was a need for this service and decided to set out on his own in the spring of 2009. That venture sparked an entrepreneurial spirit that continues to this day in the form of A-1 Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing Service.
A-1 Window Cleaning serves both residential and commercial customers offering multiple services in addition to cleaning windows. These services include power washing, gutter cleaning and holiday light installation. A-1 now employs over 10 people and has become a major player in the local market. With a continuing growth strategy, A-1 hopes to serve customers at a high level for years to come.

Episode #89: Ken Johnson - Indiana Physical Therapy

Ken Johnson attended college at Indiana University where he received his Bachelor's in Physical Therapy in 1997. Since then, Ken has received a Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences Patient Centered Outcomes in 2006 from Indiana University, in addition to numerous other certifications to ensure he is up to date with the most recent research and treatment techniques when treating his patients.
Ken has practiced in outpatient orthopedic clinics his entire career and enjoys the challenge this setting brings. He is trained in Graston soft tissue mobilization, dry needling, FMS/SFMA evaluation, and Blankenship WorkEval Functional Evaluation. He has a special interest in cervical and shoulder dysfunction, thoracic outlet syndrome, and return to work training. Ken is also passionate about working with athletes to help them return to their sport of choice.
Ken has lived on the south side of Indianapolis since 1997 with his wife. He has four children in high school and college and a pet to help keep him busy. While not at work, he enjoys cycling, watching sporting events, and spending time relaxing with friends and family.