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• Episode 227: LBM Flash Moments: Sun, Rain, and Finding the Environment That Sparks Creativity

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on how different environments affect creativity and energy, using his own aversion to beaches, sun, and sand as a way to explore why people find joy in very different places. He argues that preferences do not need to be justified or judged, and that the ke

• Episode 224: Inside the Readiness Engine for Startup Founders and Investors with Logan Yonavjak

  What if your podcast interviews, pitch calls, and founder meetings could be analyzed to reveal how you really lead under pressure? In this episode, we dive into an AI-powered platform that reads between the lines of transcripts to uncover leadership readiness, founder resilience, and the hidden patt

• Episode 178: LBM Flash Moments: Balancing Innovation and Reality in Energy

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on how passion can cloud perspective, especially in debates about energy and sustainability. Drawing on a scene from Landman, he considers the realities of oil, gas, renewables, and the technologies people rely on every day, from cars and roads to phones a

• Episode 172: Thinking Deeper in a Fast World with Charles Burke

  In this conversation, Charles Burke shares how Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park blends botanic gardens, sculpture, concerts, and community spaces into one constantly changing experience. He and Phil discuss the value of long-form conversation, volunteerism, mental health, sustainability,

• Episode 169: When Mindfulness Meets Management in the Age of AI with Mohanbir Sawhney

  In this conversation, Mohanbir Sawhney explores how mindfulness, spirituality, and holistic thinking can inform leadership, education, and the workplace without crossing into religion. He also explains why AI should be treated as augmented intelligence: a powerful tool that can improve productivity,

• Episode 166: Designing Growth That Lasts with Kevin Daisey

  In this episode, Phil Fornaro talks with Kevin Daisey about how a marketing business grows by getting specific about who it serves and how it operates. Kevin shares the evolution of his agency from a solo freelance start to a 50-plus-person team, the shift to recurring revenue, and why his firm narr

• Episode 132: Meathead: The Secret Sauce – Community, Science, and Passion

  In this episode, Meathead shares how barbecue became a blend of science, craft, and community, from the myths he set out to bust in his books to the role of temperature, heat, and technique in better cooking. He also explains how AmazingRibs.com grew into a major resource and membership community, a

• Episode 123: Building Stronger Teams And Better Leaders with Glenn Gottfried

  In this conversation, Glenn Gottfried shares how years of working with startups and lower middle market companies shaped his approach to leadership, coaching, and board service. He explains why personal challenges often affect business performance, how he evaluates founders for coachability, and why

• Episode 118: Building Connections That Compound with Steve Fretzin

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fennaro explores how light bulb moments and energy can feed each other in a circular cycle that drives growth, curiosity, and action. He shares practical ways to capture the insights that resonate, then build on them through books, podcasts, conversations, and reflection.

• Episode 115: Turning Challenges Into Systems Of Change with Russell Steinberg

  In this episode, Phil Frenaro reflects on the power of tradition, from family rituals and annual gatherings to new customs that bring people together year after year. He also looks ahead to the upcoming conversation with Russell Steinberg of Farm Zero, whose urban hydroponic farming work in Chicago

• Episode 105: The Mindset Behind Sustainable Growth with Mike O'Meara

  In this conversation, Mike O’Meara shares how his approach to venture capital is built on early-stage investing, hands-on support, and long-term relationships. He explains how his firm structures co-investments, back-office help, and board involvement, while also reflecting on lessons from trading,

• Episode 96: LBM Flash Moments: Solve Complex Problems, Start With Simple Math

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro argues that complex problems are often best solved by starting with the simplest math: what is being made, what is being spent, and where the gap lies. He uses business meetings, public debt, and even a restaurant bill to show how simplifying the numbers can reveal

• Episode 95: Power, Pitch, and Purpose: A Smarter Path to Energy and Sales with Mike Zaura

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fennaro reflects on how success and fulfillment are not always tied to money, but often to the work, people, and purpose that bring genuine joy. He shares practical ways to notice what energizes or drains you, from writing down your highs and lows to asking for honest feed

• Episode 87: Unraveling ESG – A Critical Conversation on Global Power Dynamics with W. David Prescott and Michael Ashley

  In this follow-up conversation, Phil Fornaro reconnects with W. David Prescott to revisit the themes of creative destruction, ESG, and shifting global energy policy. They discuss oil prices, natural gas demand, refinery dynamics, local politics in Amarillo, and how social media and AI are reshaping

• Episode 86: LBM Flash Moments: Solving Problems Through Strategic Partnerships

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro shares how strategic partnerships can solve problems faster than endless research or back-and-forth. Drawing on examples involving municipalities, utilities, and a railroad-related deal, he shows how a quick call to the right person can unlock answers, reduce stres

• Episode 63: LBM Flash Moments: The Fear of Change vs. The Promise of Fulfillment

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on a conversation about career fulfillment, using a healthcare professional’s experience to explore how changing priorities, fast-paced systems, and fear of the unknown can make a once-rewarding path feel misaligned. He encourages listeners to slow down, e

• Episode 35 : The Hidden Gifts of Genuine Connection with Doug Sandler

  In this episode, Phil Fornaro sits down with podcast strategist Doug Sandler to trace how podcasting has evolved from a simple audio experiment into a powerful business and relationship-building platform. Doug shares lessons from growing The Nice Guys on Business, including why audience feedback, co

• Episode 29 : LBM Flash Moments: The Entrepreneurial Synergy Between Extroverts and Introverts

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on the entrepreneurial balance between extroverts and introverts, prompted by an upcoming conversation with business coach Paul Glover. He considers how personality differences shape delegation, decision-making, and communication, and why leaders may need

• Episode 14 : Fostering Growth through Community Connections with Bill Carney

  In this episode, Phil Fornaro talks with Bill Carney about the power of community connections, networking, and listening well. Bill shares how his work in affordable housing and solar tax credits intersects with his long-standing involvement in local organizations like the YMCA, the Grange Business

• Episode 7 : Investing in Relationships with Jason Korinek

  This episode explores how negotiation, leverage, and active listening shape better outcomes in law and in life. Justin Hanson and Phil Fornaro discuss the value of preparation, reading the room, and setting ego aside so both sides can move toward a practical resolution. They also reflect on communit