Episodes

Feb. 20, 2018

Bunnell Idea Group: growBIG

Want to grow big – grow through the strength of powerful relationships and partnerships? Then you need to know Mo. What started as a simple personal development idea has grown into a global company that is a leader in the business development competency space. Mo Bunnell joins Justin to discuss the art of business development.
Feb. 13, 2018

Starting A...Bankruptcy Business

We all know it. And we don't want it. But we might someday need it! Mark Billion – the lawyer and software engineer – discusses the ins and outs of launching and growing the business.
Feb. 12, 2018

Laura Vanderkam: What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast

No more excuses for not having time in the week to pursue your passions, spend time with the family, or explore your creative endeavors. Time management and productivity author, speaker and all-around expert Laura Vanderkam joins Justin to discuss her insights on making the most of your 168 hour week.
Feb. 6, 2018

Buying or Selling A Business...The Tresle Way

Ever thought about buying a small business? Or selling your own? Joel Keylor has and he's created a marketplace to connect buyers and sellers.
Feb. 1, 2018

Leigh Espy: Bad Meetings Happen to Good People

"There's another hour I won't get back!" Exactly my thought after a poorly planned and executed meeting. Leigh Espy joins Justin to discuss meetings – and yes, meetings can be productive.
Jan. 30, 2018

Princess Pretend and The Not Knight

She has founded her own company. She has published a children's book. She is a high-schooler bringing creativity and stories to life. Justin and Kiara Brown discuss pursuing an idea and bringing it to life.
Jan. 17, 2018

The Side Hustle: Grit and Hustle

Ever thought about starting a new business while you are doing your day job? Ryan did and he's got great advice on how to make it happen. Ryan and Justin explore...the "side hustle"!
Jan. 11, 2018

YOUNGRY! Young In Spirit, Hungry In Ambition!

Helping entrepreneurs hustle, profit, expand, and inspire – that's what Ash Kumra is doing as CEO of Youngry. Ash and Justin talk about this and the "movement" economy on today's episode.
Jan. 5, 2018

Bill Curry: Ten Men You Meet In The Huddle

"There are two pains in life – the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. The first is temporary. The other lasts forever".

Justin and Coach Bill Curry discuss football and more in kicking off a new year on the ContenderCast.
Dec. 27, 2017

Making the Leap...From Tech To Entertainment!

Have you ever thought about quitting your day job to pursue an acting career? Goodbye hi-tech IBM job, hello TV commercials, serial shows, stand-up comedy, and mega-films. Meet Ravi Naidu –he's a contender and winner in the entertainment industry.
Dec. 20, 2017

Tony Daloisio / Teresa Hargrave: Change The Way You Change!

Leadership Development. Culture. Organizational change. Tony Daloisio and Teresa Hargrave join Justin to discuss the business of leadership development and the art of working together in the industry.
Dec. 8, 2017

Deborah Lippmann: Venus In Furs

Deborah Lippmann's husband Jude Severin joins Justin to discuss building the Deborah Lippmann beauty brand (including sales and operations), success in the film business, and his acting, writing and producing credits.
Nov. 30, 2017

Deborah Lippmann: Waking Up In Vegas

If the title didn't get your attention, this conversation will! Deborah Lippmann, one of the most sought-after manicurists in the world, as well as an innovative entrepreneur joins Justin to talk product development, brand-building, and the power of relationships in the beauty business!
Nov. 15, 2017

King of Pops: Delivering Unexpected Moments of Happiness

Come hungry to today's podcast! Steven Carse, CEO and Co-Founder of King of Pops, joins Justin to discuss launching a fast-growing popsicle business, developing a resonant consumer brand, and generating "Unexpected Moments of Happiness!"
Oct. 31, 2017

Symmetrics Group: The Hunter and The Farmer

Justin explores the world of sales, business development, relationship-building, origination and more with the CEO of Symmetrics Group Warren Shiver.
Oct. 19, 2017

TNT-TBS: The Chief Catalyst Officer

Turner's Chief Marketing and Catalyst Officer, Jeff Gregor, joins Justin for a dive into the world of entertainment, television, and digital content.
Oct. 9, 2017

Clay Scroggins: How To Lead When You Are Not In Charge

Justin unpacks several personal leadership principles with Clay Scroggins – Lead Pastor at North Point Community Church. Specifically, how to lead even when you are not in charge or in the titled position.
Sept. 27, 2017

Suzanne Rutledge: From The Rut To The Ledge

Mitch and Suzanne Rutledge are here to help Justin explore the idea of taking a year off to travel and serve globally – getting out of your comfort zone (the rut) to impact in new and different ways (the ledge).
Sept. 23, 2017

J&M: Cocktail Farty

Justin and Monique discuss launching a new business and a new consumer product – an explosive get-to-know-you card game!
Sept. 5, 2017

Mama Jan Smith: I Wanna Be a Rockstar!

Global music industry leader Mama Jan Smith discusses singing, songwriting, production, artist development, and more.
Aug. 20, 2017

PlayON! Sports: The Nation's Leading High School Sports Media Company

PlayON! Sports CEO, David Rudolph talks with Justin about high school athletics, sports media, and the ins and outs of building a content and consumer business.
Aug. 4, 2017

Bill Franks: Analytics 101

Joined by global thought-leader Bill Franks, Justin explores what's new and what's trending in the world of data and analytics - and what it means to all of us.
July 21, 2017

Mr. College Football

Mr. College Football, Tony Barnhart, joins Justin to talk college football, leadership on and off the field, and more.
June 27, 2017

Steve Sigrist: Leading A World-Class Supply Chain Organization

Justin explores the world of leadership in Consumer Goods with Steve Sigrist.