Ordinary Greatness Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/ordinary-greatness Career paths aren't always straightforward. So how do you know which way to go? There are countless stories about Fortune 100 CEOs and Silicon Valley tech leaders…but far less attention is paid to the people leading the thousands of businesses that quietly power our economy. What about the leaders building successful companies in essential industries that keep our world running every day? What about those who didn’t start with privilege or connections, but built something meaningful anyway? This is Ordinary Greatness - a show about real people who’ve achieved extraordinary things, and the lessons they learned along the way. Dustin Ogden, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness. Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. About the Host Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America. Get in Touch Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of people who built something from nothing and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders. This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward. So join us and discover what success really looks like. New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story. Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success. © 2026 Dustin Ogden 6d213a4a-972d-58f3-9332-1d80137096e5 yes Introducing Ordinary Greatness en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:05:04 -0400 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:05:24 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/XiriWmvpkplqfSc9VNPtDY1GBnHFI5KZuvdB4GaML68/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZDFl/YTRkZTViYTQ3OWZk/YTU1NzQ2YWMwYzhh/ZWEwNy5qcGc.jpg Ordinary Greatness episodic Dustin Ogden Career paths aren't always straightforward. So how do you know which way to go? There are countless stories about Fortune 100 CEOs and Silicon Valley tech leaders…but far less attention is paid to the people leading the thousands of businesses that quietly power our economy. What about the leaders building successful companies in essential industries that keep our world running every day? What about those who didn’t start with privilege or connections, but built something meaningful anyway? This is Ordinary Greatness - a show about real people who’ve achieved extraordinary things, and the lessons they learned along the way. Dustin Ogden, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness. Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. About the Host Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America. Get in Touch Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of people who built something from nothing and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders. This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward. So join us and discover what success really looks like. New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story. Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success. Career paths aren't always straightforward. entrepreneur, business entrepreneurship, leadership and strategy, management in leadership, strategic leaders, managers and leadership, business leadership, career growth, entrepreneur ideas, most successful small business ideas, buy then build, entrepreneur mindset, successful entrepreneur, serial entrepreneur, transformation of a company, career development plan, planning for business success, successful business plan, business plan in entrepreneurship, fast career growth, management leading, entrepreneur business ideas, entrepreneur coach, most profitable small businesses, executive business coach, entrepreneurship through acquisition, types of entrepreneurship, business and executive coaching, startup entrepreneur, business leading, business success, successful business ideas, small profitable business ideas, start your own business ideas, small business entrepreneurship, small business and entrepreneurship, business coaches for entrepreneurs, most profitable business to start, disciplined entrepreneurship, most successful businesses, leadership and entrepreneurship, entrepreneur mentor, entrepreneur opportunities, career development training, becoming an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship ideas for students, entrepreneur club, launch a business, successful business plan, coaching career development Dustin Ogden support@lowerstreet.co No No C-Suite Leadership Lessons Hidden in a Teen Mom’s Checkbook 7 7 C-Suite Leadership Lessons Hidden in a Teen Mom’s Checkbook full 341653f8-485d-4db0-bdd4-b569498bdd88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da0455a3 Allie Copeland became a mother at 17. With a baby, $500, and an unreliable car, she left Philadelphia in search of something more – and built a career in wholesale distribution from the ground up. Today, she is Chief Commercial Officer at ADI Global Distribution, where she has held multiple C-suite roles, including COO and CTO, as well as serving as Vice President of Global Operations.


In this conversation with Dustin, Allie reflects on the experiences that shaped her early life and leadership style, and the lessons that only made sense years later. She shares her perspective on resilience, servant leadership, and why building a sense of identity beyond your career is critical to long-term success.


About the Show

Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.

]]> Allie Copeland became a mother at 17. With a baby, $500, and an unreliable car, she left Philadelphia in search of something more – and built a career in wholesale distribution from the ground up. Today, she is Chief Commercial Officer at ADI Global Distribution, where she has held multiple C-suite roles, including COO and CTO, as well as serving as Vice President of Global Operations.


In this conversation with Dustin, Allie reflects on the experiences that shaped her early life and leadership style, and the lessons that only made sense years later. She shares her perspective on resilience, servant leadership, and why building a sense of identity beyond your career is critical to long-term success.


About the Show

Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:05:00 -0400 Dustin Ogden Dustin Ogden 2079 Allie Copeland became a mother at 17. With a baby, $500, and an unreliable car, she left Philadelphia in search of something more – and built a career in wholesale distribution from the ground up. Today, she is Chief Commercial Officer at ADI Global Distribution, where she has held multiple C-suite roles, including COO and CTO, as well as serving as Vice President of Global Operations.


In this conversation with Dustin, Allie reflects on the experiences that shaped her early life and leadership style, and the lessons that only made sense years later. She shares her perspective on resilience, servant leadership, and why building a sense of identity beyond your career is critical to long-term success.


About the Show

Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.

]]> entrepreneur, business entrepreneurship, leadership and strategy, management in leadership, strategic leaders, managers and leadership, business leadership, career growth, entrepreneur ideas, most successful small business ideas, buy then build, entrepreneur mindset, successful entrepreneur, serial entrepreneur, transformation of a company, career development plan, planning for business success, successful business plan, business plan in entrepreneurship, fast career growth, management leading, entrepreneur business ideas, entrepreneur coach, most profitable small businesses, executive business coach, entrepreneurship through acquisition, types of entrepreneurship, business and executive coaching, startup entrepreneur, business leading, business success, successful business ideas, small profitable business ideas, start your own business ideas, small business entrepreneurship, small business and entrepreneurship, business coaches for entrepreneurs, most profitable business to start, disciplined entrepreneurship, most successful businesses, leadership and entrepreneurship, entrepreneur mentor, entrepreneur opportunities, career development training, becoming an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship ideas for students, entrepreneur club, launch a business, successful business plan, coaching career development No ‘No Wrong Decisions’: From Small-Town Engineer to CEO of a $400M Safety Business 4 4 ‘No Wrong Decisions’: From Small-Town Engineer to CEO of a $400M Safety Business full b11272a5-f9b1-4a62-aae3-ecd83afb7a3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9baf3e03 Chris Baby started as a mechanical engineer in small-town Canada. But a chance opportunity – and a willingness to pivot – would take his career in a completely different direction. Today, Chris helps lead the growth of SureWerx, one of North America’s major suppliers of safety equipment and protective gear. Over more than a decade as CEO, he helped transform the company from a traditional tool business into a fast-growing safety company.


In this conversation with Dustin, Chris reflects on the decisions that shaped his career, from leaving the forest products industry to moving his family from Vancouver to Chicago to build the company’s U.S. presence. He also shares what he’s learned about leadership along the way: managing emotions, reading the room, and building a culture where people want to win together.

About the Show

Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.


]]> Chris Baby started as a mechanical engineer in small-town Canada. But a chance opportunity – and a willingness to pivot – would take his career in a completely different direction. Today, Chris helps lead the growth of SureWerx, one of North America’s major suppliers of safety equipment and protective gear. Over more than a decade as CEO, he helped transform the company from a traditional tool business into a fast-growing safety company.


In this conversation with Dustin, Chris reflects on the decisions that shaped his career, from leaving the forest products industry to moving his family from Vancouver to Chicago to build the company’s U.S. presence. He also shares what he’s learned about leadership along the way: managing emotions, reading the room, and building a culture where people want to win together.

About the Show

Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.


]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0400 Dustin Ogden Dustin Ogden 1987 Chris Baby started as a mechanical engineer in small-town Canada. But a chance opportunity – and a willingness to pivot – would take his career in a completely different direction. Today, Chris helps lead the growth of SureWerx, one of North America’s major suppliers of safety equipment and protective gear. Over more than a decade as CEO, he helped transform the company from a traditional tool business into a fast-growing safety company.


In this conversation with Dustin, Chris reflects on the decisions that shaped his career, from leaving the forest products industry to moving his family from Vancouver to Chicago to build the company’s U.S. presence. He also shares what he’s learned about leadership along the way: managing emotions, reading the room, and building a culture where people want to win together.

About the Show

Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.


]]> entrepreneur, business entrepreneurship, leadership and strategy, management in leadership, strategic leaders, managers and leadership, business leadership, career growth, entrepreneur ideas, most successful small business ideas, buy then build, entrepreneur mindset, successful entrepreneur, serial entrepreneur, transformation of a company, career development plan, planning for business success, successful business plan, business plan in entrepreneurship, fast career growth, management leading, entrepreneur business ideas, entrepreneur coach, most profitable small businesses, executive business coach, entrepreneurship through acquisition, types of entrepreneurship, business and executive coaching, startup entrepreneur, business leading, business success, successful business ideas, small profitable business ideas, start your own business ideas, small business entrepreneurship, small business and entrepreneurship, business coaches for entrepreneurs, most profitable business to start, disciplined entrepreneurship, most successful businesses, leadership and entrepreneurship, entrepreneur mentor, entrepreneur opportunities, career development training, becoming an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship ideas for students, entrepreneur club, launch a business, successful business plan, coaching career development No Your Career Is More Like The Karate Kid Than You Think 3 3 Your Career Is More Like The Karate Kid Than You Think full e308ee3d-d2c9-4269-a6f6-b023e0e17795 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5afcf56 Jonathan Victor has spent much of his career stepping into complicated business situations and turning them into successes. As the Founder and Senior Managing Director of Balmoral Fund, he invests in businesses navigating transition or distress. Jonathan traces his entrepreneurial spirit back to his grandparents, whose example shaped how he thinks about building and running a business.


In this conversation with Dustin, Jonathan reflects on the mix of hard work and luck that shaped his path. He shares stories about one of his most influential mentors and the business lessons he learned simply by watching him work a room. Plus, The Karate Kid makes an appearance.


About the Show

Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.


]]> Jonathan Victor has spent much of his career stepping into complicated business situations and turning them into successes. As the Founder and Senior Managing Director of Balmoral Fund, he invests in businesses navigating transition or distress. Jonathan traces his entrepreneurial spirit back to his grandparents, whose example shaped how he thinks about building and running a business.


In this conversation with Dustin, Jonathan reflects on the mix of hard work and luck that shaped his path. He shares stories about one of his most influential mentors and the business lessons he learned simply by watching him work a room. Plus, The Karate Kid makes an appearance.


About the Show

Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.


]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:05:00 -0400 Dustin Ogden Dustin Ogden 1492 Jonathan Victor has spent much of his career stepping into complicated business situations and turning them into successes. As the Founder and Senior Managing Director of Balmoral Fund, he invests in businesses navigating transition or distress. Jonathan traces his entrepreneurial spirit back to his grandparents, whose example shaped how he thinks about building and running a business.


In this conversation with Dustin, Jonathan reflects on the mix of hard work and luck that shaped his path. He shares stories about one of his most influential mentors and the business lessons he learned simply by watching him work a room. Plus, The Karate Kid makes an appearance.


About the Show

Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.


]]> entrepreneur, business entrepreneurship, leadership and strategy, management in leadership, strategic leaders, managers and leadership, business leadership, career growth, entrepreneur ideas, most successful small business ideas, buy then build, entrepreneur mindset, successful entrepreneur, serial entrepreneur, transformation of a company, career development plan, planning for business success, successful business plan, business plan in entrepreneurship, fast career growth, management leading, entrepreneur business ideas, entrepreneur coach, most profitable small businesses, executive business coach, entrepreneurship through acquisition, types of entrepreneurship, business and executive coaching, startup entrepreneur, business leading, business success, successful business ideas, small profitable business ideas, start your own business ideas, small business entrepreneurship, small business and entrepreneurship, business coaches for entrepreneurs, most profitable business to start, disciplined entrepreneurship, most successful businesses, leadership and entrepreneurship, entrepreneur mentor, entrepreneur opportunities, career development training, becoming an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship ideas for students, entrepreneur club, launch a business, successful business plan, coaching career development No From Exec Success at PepsiCo to Community Purpose 2 2 From Exec Success at PepsiCo to Community Purpose full 090fb43e-d375-46ca-a5a5-2d85607df667 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3acd5ed What makes someone walk away from the top of corporate America to start over—this time, with a deeper sense of purpose?


For Randy Melville, fulfillment didn’t come from overseeing thousands of employees or hitting performance targets. It came after he left it all behind. In his words, he’s busier now than ever—but finds deeper meaning in how he spends his time.


Randy previously served as Senior Vice President at PepsiCo, where he led 14 manufacturing plants and an 11,000-person sales force for the Frito-Lay brand. Today, he chairs his own foundation supporting underserved communities in Dallas–Fort Worth and serves on multiple corporate boards. In this conversation, Randy opens up to Dustin about the turning points in his life and career. From hard-earned lessons in leadership to the values that drive him now, this episode is a candid look at what it really means to lead with purpose.


About the Show

Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset that drove their successful leadership. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.


]]> What makes someone walk away from the top of corporate America to start over—this time, with a deeper sense of purpose?


For Randy Melville, fulfillment didn’t come from overseeing thousands of employees or hitting performance targets. It came after he left it all behind. In his words, he’s busier now than ever—but finds deeper meaning in how he spends his time.


Randy previously served as Senior Vice President at PepsiCo, where he led 14 manufacturing plants and an 11,000-person sales force for the Frito-Lay brand. Today, he chairs his own foundation supporting underserved communities in Dallas–Fort Worth and serves on multiple corporate boards. In this conversation, Randy opens up to Dustin about the turning points in his life and career. From hard-earned lessons in leadership to the values that drive him now, this episode is a candid look at what it really means to lead with purpose.


About the Show

Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset that drove their successful leadership. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.


]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0400 Dustin Ogden Dustin Ogden 1882 What makes someone walk away from the top of corporate America to start over—this time, with a deeper sense of purpose?


For Randy Melville, fulfillment didn’t come from overseeing thousands of employees or hitting performance targets. It came after he left it all behind. In his words, he’s busier now than ever—but finds deeper meaning in how he spends his time.


Randy previously served as Senior Vice President at PepsiCo, where he led 14 manufacturing plants and an 11,000-person sales force for the Frito-Lay brand. Today, he chairs his own foundation supporting underserved communities in Dallas–Fort Worth and serves on multiple corporate boards. In this conversation, Randy opens up to Dustin about the turning points in his life and career. From hard-earned lessons in leadership to the values that drive him now, this episode is a candid look at what it really means to lead with purpose.


About the Show

Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset that drove their successful leadership. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.


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Manny Perez de la Mesa led Pool Corp to quietly become one of the best-performing stocks of the past 30 years—outpacing giants like Apple and Netflix. As the largest wholesale distributor of pool supplies, Pool Corp didn’t make headlines, but as its CEO, Manny did build a track record of extraordinary success.


In this episode, Manny talks with Dustin about the values that guided him. He believes in leading with a strong moral compass and never expecting more from others than he’s willing to give himself. He also talks candidly about why senior leadership isn’t for everyone, and how he prepared the company for a future without him at the helm.


Whether you’re just starting out or steering a company of your own, Manny’s honesty and clarity offers a rare look at leadership lessons without the polish.


About the Show

Dustin Ogden, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.


]]> What do pool supplies have to do with Wall Street success? More than you might think.


Manny Perez de la Mesa led Pool Corp to quietly become one of the best-performing stocks of the past 30 years—outpacing giants like Apple and Netflix. As the largest wholesale distributor of pool supplies, Pool Corp didn’t make headlines, but as its CEO, Manny did build a track record of extraordinary success.


In this episode, Manny talks with Dustin about the values that guided him. He believes in leading with a strong moral compass and never expecting more from others than he’s willing to give himself. He also talks candidly about why senior leadership isn’t for everyone, and how he prepared the company for a future without him at the helm.


Whether you’re just starting out or steering a company of your own, Manny’s honesty and clarity offers a rare look at leadership lessons without the polish.


About the Show

Dustin Ogden, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.


]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:01:00 -0500 Dustin Ogden Dustin Ogden 1583 What do pool supplies have to do with Wall Street success? More than you might think.


Manny Perez de la Mesa led Pool Corp to quietly become one of the best-performing stocks of the past 30 years—outpacing giants like Apple and Netflix. As the largest wholesale distributor of pool supplies, Pool Corp didn’t make headlines, but as its CEO, Manny did build a track record of extraordinary success.


In this episode, Manny talks with Dustin about the values that guided him. He believes in leading with a strong moral compass and never expecting more from others than he’s willing to give himself. He also talks candidly about why senior leadership isn’t for everyone, and how he prepared the company for a future without him at the helm.


Whether you’re just starting out or steering a company of your own, Manny’s honesty and clarity offers a rare look at leadership lessons without the polish.


About the Show

Dustin Ogden, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.


]]> entrepreneur, business entrepreneurship, leadership and strategy, management in leadership, strategic leaders, managers and leadership, business leadership, career growth, entrepreneur ideas, most successful small business ideas, buy then build, entrepreneur mindset, successful entrepreneur, serial entrepreneur, transformation of a company, career development plan, planning for business success, successful business plan, business plan in entrepreneurship, fast career growth, management leading, entrepreneur business ideas, entrepreneur coach, most profitable small businesses, executive business coach, entrepreneurship through acquisition, types of entrepreneurship, business and executive coaching, startup entrepreneur, business leading, business success, successful business ideas, small profitable business ideas, start your own business ideas, small business entrepreneurship, small business and entrepreneurship, business coaches for entrepreneurs, most profitable business to start, disciplined entrepreneurship, most successful businesses, leadership and entrepreneurship, entrepreneur mentor, entrepreneur opportunities, career development training, becoming an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship ideas for students, entrepreneur club, launch a business, successful business plan, coaching career development No Introducing Ordinary Greatness Introducing Ordinary Greatness trailer 58e75a3c-d191-4f68-90b6-982fe2eea3da https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7d7e3ca Career paths aren't always straightforward. So how do you know which way to go?

Introducing Ordinary Greatness -- a new show about real people who’ve achieved extraordinary things, and the lessons they learned along the way.


There are countless stories about Fortune 100 CEOs and Silicon Valley tech leaders…but far less attention is paid to the people leading the thousands of businesses that quietly power our economy. What about the leaders building successful companies in essential industries that keep our world running every day? What about those who didn’t start with privilege or connections, but built something meaningful anyway? 


Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.

]]> Career paths aren't always straightforward. So how do you know which way to go?

Introducing Ordinary Greatness -- a new show about real people who’ve achieved extraordinary things, and the lessons they learned along the way.


There are countless stories about Fortune 100 CEOs and Silicon Valley tech leaders…but far less attention is paid to the people leading the thousands of businesses that quietly power our economy. What about the leaders building successful companies in essential industries that keep our world running every day? What about those who didn’t start with privilege or connections, but built something meaningful anyway? 


Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:07:09 -0500 Dustin Ogden Dustin Ogden 94 Career paths aren't always straightforward. So how do you know which way to go?

Introducing Ordinary Greatness -- a new show about real people who’ve achieved extraordinary things, and the lessons they learned along the way.


There are countless stories about Fortune 100 CEOs and Silicon Valley tech leaders…but far less attention is paid to the people leading the thousands of businesses that quietly power our economy. What about the leaders building successful companies in essential industries that keep our world running every day? What about those who didn’t start with privilege or connections, but built something meaningful anyway? 


Dustin Ogden sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders from essential services industries across the commercial and consumer spectrum. These leaders might not be household names, but they've achieved remarkable things. They share the whole truth on the strategy and mindset every leader should possess. From unglamorous beginnings and failures to turning points and strokes of luck, they expose the real learnings that helped them achieve greatness.


Each episode, you’ll hear advice and insider knowledge that only comes from decades of experience. They’ll share counterintuitive truths, unspoken rules, stories of mentorship that made a difference and even moments of doubt. They’re here to help guide you on your own career journey. 


About the Host

Dustin Ogden is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry. Over his career, Dustin has worked with hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, and his deep expertise in executive search has given him unprecedented access to the stories, strategies, and hard-won wisdom of some of the most successful (yet least publicly known) leaders in America.


Get in Touch

Ordinary Greatness is all about the real, human stories of ordinary people who built extraordinary careers and share their guidance on how to become successful and effective business leaders.


This podcast is for the professionals navigating their careers without a mentor. It’s for the senior leaders feeling isolated at the top. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if their struggles are normal, or if they've got what it takes to make it. Because the leaders you’ll meet have been exactly where you are. And they're ready to show you the way forward.


So join us and discover what success really looks like.


New episodes of Ordinary Greatness drop every two weeks. Subscribe now to never miss a story.


Follow Dustin Ogden on LinkedIn for exclusive content and to share your questions about navigating the path to success.

]]> entrepreneur, business entrepreneurship, leadership and strategy, management in leadership, strategic leaders, managers and leadership, business leadership, career growth, entrepreneur ideas, most successful small business ideas, buy then build, entrepreneur mindset, successful entrepreneur, serial entrepreneur, transformation of a company, career development plan, planning for business success, successful business plan, business plan in entrepreneurship, fast career growth, management leading, entrepreneur business ideas, entrepreneur coach, most profitable small businesses, executive business coach, entrepreneurship through acquisition, types of entrepreneurship, business and executive coaching, startup entrepreneur, business leading, business success, successful business ideas, small profitable business ideas, start your own business ideas, small business entrepreneurship, small business and entrepreneurship, business coaches for entrepreneurs, most profitable business to start, disciplined entrepreneurship, most successful businesses, leadership and entrepreneurship, entrepreneur mentor, entrepreneur opportunities, career development training, becoming an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship ideas for students, entrepreneur club, launch a business, successful business plan, coaching career development No