Business

Episode 32 : Be Your Own Greatest Advocate with Marty Dunne

In Episode 32 of Light Bulb Moments, I sit down with Marty Dunne, a lifelong LaGrange resident and seasoned sales leader turned top-producing real estate agent. Marty led a 550-person sales and marketing team at a Fortune 2000 company sold for $5 billion in 2018. Now, as part of Berkshire Hathaway, he combines strategic business […]

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Episode 26 : Collaboration Is The Key To Expansion with Ben Wessels

In episode 26, I sit down with Ben Wessels, founder of Bloom International Ventures (BIV), to discuss his experiences building businesses across three continents over the last decade. Ben has dedicated his career to increasing access to care for children with autism and now works with entrepreneurs worldwide, providing capital and strategic support through BIV.

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Episode 24 : Be Ridiculously Easy To Do Business With Featuring David Avrin

In Episode 24 of Light Bulb Moments, I sit down with David Avrin, CSP, Global Speaking Fellow, and one of the most in-demand customer experience experts in the world. David has delivered actionable and engaging presentations to audiences across North America and in 24 countries, helping businesses future-proof their operations by understanding and connecting with

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Episode 22 : Unlocking Success and Fulfillment with Ken Buckman

In Episode 22 of Light Bulb Moments, I sit down with Ken “Bucky” Buckman, an entrepreneur whose ADHD-driven approach has fueled 30 years of success in the trade show industry and beyond. Ken has transformed challenges into opportunities, leading TradeTec to national acclaim with multiple INC 5000 rankings. As the founder of Rainy Investments, he

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Episode 20 : Using Creativity and Community to Drive Business Growth with Maria Marciniec

In Episode 20 of Light Bulb Moments, I sit down with Maria Marciniec, the owner of TATES Old Fashioned Ice Cream. Located in LaGrange, TATES is a destination where families can slow down, share smiles, and enjoy the charm of a simpler, old-fashioned era. Maria’s journey through various industries—from her family’s food business, Mr. Quicks,

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Episode 17 : Mastering Global Asset Transfers with Scott Schamber

In Episode 17 of Light Bulb Moments, I sit down with Scott Schamber, Partner & Managing Director of BFI Bullion, where he leads a team specializing in the purchase and secure storage of physically allocated metals in Switzerland. With over two decades of experience at BFI Bullion, Scott has been instrumental in helping clients safeguard their

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Episode 15 : Growing By Giving Back And Cultivating Your Network with Steve Palmer

In Episode 15 of Light Bulb Moments, I’ll be speaking with Steve Palmer, a seasoned entrepreneur and community leader with over three decades of experience. Since 2022, Steve has owned the Stadium Club at the MAX, and he previously owned Palmer Place Restaurant in LaGrange from 1990 to 2021. In addition to his business ventures,

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Episode 12 : Addressing Tax Problems Proactively with Joe Shadle

In Episode 12 of Light Bulb Moments, I’ll be speaking with Joe Shadle, President of Tax Relief, Inc. Joe is an Enrolled Agent, National Tax Practitioners Institute Fellow, and a financial services veteran with experience spanning New York, New Jersey, and Florida. He’s worked in disaster relief loans for the Small Business Administration and is

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Episode 11 : Bonus Episode: Phil Fornaro on People, Not Titles with Steve Kaempf

In this episode of Light Bulb Moments I had the pleasure of sitting down with Steve Kaempf, a seasoned senior executive with expertise in corporate strategy, leadership development, and revenue generation. Steve has built a remarkable career through his innovative sales strategies and ability to penetrate new markets. He’s known for creating strategic relationships and

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