Circle City Success

Listen to CCS episode ​171 where you'll have the unique opportunity to hear from all 4 of our hosts together sharing… ● What has been happening in thier lives over the past 12 months including some new board positions, travel, and community activity ● What each of them would be doing if they weren't doing what they are currently doing and how they discuss that success ties back to people, serving in the community, and helping others ● Teasers and hints for some upcoming guests for future episodes and a special shout out to the podcast previous guests named to the IBJ Top 250   As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: Java House, IUPUI Jags, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, North Indy Magazine, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club.   CCS Podcast Parnters ● IUPUI Athletics: https://iupuijags.com/ ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/north-indy/ ● Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ ● Java Ho

Special episode release promotion for Rally Innovation Conference coming to Indy August 29-31 Matt Hunckler is the CEO of Powderkeg and Chris "Toph" Day is the CEO of Elevate Ventures and Chief Visionary of Rally Innovation Listen to CCS episode ​170 where you'll hear Matt and Toph tell us about… ● How they each learned important life lessons early in life that are still practical to life and business today ● How each of them had several successful business ventures (with some failures along the way) prior to founding Powderkeg (Matt) and Elevate Ventures (Toph) ● How the Rally Innovation Conference came about and what the community can expect to see and who they can expect to meet at the Conference August 29-31   As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: Java House, IUPUI Jags, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, North Indy Magazine, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club.   CCS Podcast Parnters ● IUPUI Athletics: https://iupuijags.com/ ● Columbia

Ryan Walters is the Head Football Coach for the Purdue Boilermakers  Listen to CCS episode ​169 where you'll hear Ryan tell us about… ● How a lunch meeting with a mentor helped guide his post graduation career ● How growing up as a child around his father's football career and seeing the value of servant leadership has defined his own brand and coaching style ● How navigating a career involves learning every aspect of each role within an organization, paying dues, doing a really good job, working hard, going with your gut, and when opportunities present themselves you have to be ready As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: Java House, IUPUI Jags, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, North Indy Magazine, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club.   CCS Podcast Parnters ● IUPUI Athletics: https://iupuijags.com/ ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/north-indy/ ● Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/

Luke Bosso is the DIrector of Athletics for Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis  Jaguars Listen to CCS episode ​168 where you'll hear Luke tell us about… ● How his first job as a bat boy with the Indianapolis Indians taught him about work ethic, the importance of team work, and his dedication to people around him ● How his personal and professional connections have played a huge role in his career journey, his success, learning to take risks, and be willing to fail  ● The new and exciting plans the city of Indianapolis can expect to see and hear from the IUPUI Jags Athletics Program As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, North Indy Magazine, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/north-indy/ ● Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ ● Java House: https://javahouse.com/ ● Mig

Dr. Rob Shumaker is the President and CEO for the Indianapolis Zoo Listen to CCS episode ​167 where you'll hear Dr. Rob tell us about… ● There are five types of great apes species ● Focus on your current role, work hard, do the best that you can, and you will be tapped on the shoulder for that big opportunity  ● How his first job at the Indy Zoo was to manage the animal departments and how his predecessor invested in him to create a succession plan to become the CEO As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● North Indy Magazine: https://lnkd.in/dBKgqFn7 ● Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ ● Java House: https://javahouse.com/ ● Migration Wealth Management: https://lnkd.in/d92Swas3 ● AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/ Connect with CCS hosts: ● Connect

Gavin Haverstick is the Founder, Owner, and Lead Acoustical Consultant for Haverstick Designs, a full-service acoustical consulting firm specializing in acoustical modeling, testing and design. Listen to CCS episode ​166 where you'll hear Gavin tell us about… ● Some of the recording studios he’s designed including those for Ringo Starr, Coldplay, Disney Pixar, Michael Jordan, Paul George, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many more ● Why it’s important to make time for the things that fill your cup so that you’re not running on empty and you can provide your best to others ● Haverstick Designs' core values of SOUND: Solving problems, Over everything be kind, Unparalleled passion, Never settle, Do what you say As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● North Indy Magazine: 

Bryn Jones is the Founding Partner of HCBJ Spirits and the VP of Marketing for Huse Culinary family of restaurants. Listen to CCS episode ​165 where you'll hear Bryn tell us about ● How the St. Elmo Steak House brand started in 1902 downtown Indianapolis as Joe Stahr's Tavern ● How his team goes to market by designing the right marketing campaign with the right marketing budget to close the loop on tracking metrics ● How St. Elmo retail has 10 seasonings and sauces and 4 ready to pour spirits which can be found in 3000 grocery stores today As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ North Indy Magazine: https://lnkd.in/dBKgqFn7 Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Java House: https://javahouse.com/ Migration Wealth Management: https://lnkd.in/d92Swas3 AP Engineering and Consult

Danny Lopez is the Vice President for External Affairs and Corporate Communications at Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Listen to CCS episode ​164 where you'll hear Danny tell us about ● How a decision to accept a basketball coaching job early in his career taught him about tenacity, hard work, and self discipline ● How a career shift to politics was completely unexpected yet changed his life trajectory ● How his experience working on the Super Bowl Committee has helped prepare him and the city for the upcoming NBA All Star Game in Indy As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ North Indy Magazine: https://lnkd.in/dBKgqFn7 Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Java House: https://javahouse.com/ Migration Wealth Management: https://lnkd.in/d92Swas3 AP Engineering and Consult

Randy Lewandowski is the President of the Indianapolis Indians.   Listen to CCS episode ​163 where you'll hear Randy tell us about   ● How being successful 1/3 of the time makes you really good in baseball   ● How he was good enough to play at a D1 school in college but he learned a valuable lesson about culture, and...   ● How Victory Field is actually one of the top rated (state of the art) minor league ball parks in the country    As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Java House: https://javahouse.com/ Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/ AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ulm-0919123/ Connect w

Cathy Ferree is the President and CEO of The Indiana State Museum and Historical Sites   Listen to CCS episode ​162 where you'll hear Cathy tell us about   ● How there are 11 Historical sites around the State of Indiana as part of the State Museum   ● How she had no intentions of being in the museum industry until mentors help guide her career path   ● How she was recruited to launch a new museum from the ground up to a successful venue and all the influence needed to make it happen   Find the link in the comment section below   As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club.   CCS Podcast Partners:   North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Java House: https://javahouse.com/ Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/ AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com

Jake Oakman is the Executive Director of White River State Park.   Listen to CCS episode ​161 where you'll hear Jake tell us about   ● How he believes people like to help people and no one has ever told him no to a coffee meeting   ● How staying connected to his network helped him land a major career change   ● How White River State Park is home to the Indianapolis Zoo, Victory Field, TCU Amphitheater, The IMAX Theater, Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, and NCAA Hall of Champions    As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Java House: https://javahouse.com/ Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/ AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with J

Mike Jones is the President and CEO of Lauth Group. In this episode, you'll hear Mike tell us about how he was always interested in construction growing up and how that played out in his career, about how an early project with Tim Sexton confirmed what Mike wanted to do and helped propel him in the industry, and about how Lauth Group imploded during The Great Recession, laying off 200-250 people in a 30-day period, and how the company has gone from 20 people to now over 100 people since then. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. Mike Jones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jones-b11678b/ Lauth Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauth-property-group/ Website: https://lauth.net/ CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ulm-0919123/ Connect with Drew: https://www.linke

Ron Stiver is the President of System Health Solutions at Indiana University Health. In this episode, you'll hear Ron tell us about how he played football at DePauw University and how football coaches have been significant mentors throughout his life, including after he was done playing, about how meeting former governor Mitch Daniels while working at Eli Lilly led to volunteering for the Daniels gubernatorial campaign, running the Department of Workforce Development, turning around the BMV, and meeting the former CEO of IU Health, and about why he is focused on making an impact that is bigger than himself. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. Ron Stiver LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-stiver-50ba1647/ CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ulm-0919123/ Connect with Drew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/

Fred Payne is the President & CEO of United Way of Central Indiana. In this episode you'll hear Fred tell us about how doing something that changes one person's life actually changes an entire community, about how he helped a global organization as it went through a talent transition, and about how no one person or organization can fix poverty alone. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. Fred Payne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-payne-15554b5/ CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ulm-0919123/ Connect with Drew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewfeutz/ Connect with Matt Hadley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buildauthenticrelationships/ Connect with Matt Carroll: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcarroll1/

Allison Melangton is the Sr. Vice President of Penske Entertainment and is responsible for the oversight of several business areas within the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and the Penske Entertainment video content team. In this episode you'll hear Allison tell us about how she moved to Colorado for college without having ever been there before and then later moved to Indianapolis for a job without having ever been their before either, about her experience working 9 Olympic games, serving as the President & CEO of the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee for 4 years, and organizing the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, and about how she has been successful by surrounding herself with great people. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. Allison Melangton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-melangton-160a8188/ CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy

In this episode, we spoke about some of the changes and updates in our lives in 2022, a few things that we've learned from some guests that we have had on, and what we're looking forward to in 2023. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ulm-0919123/ Connect with Drew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewfeutz/ Connect with Matt Hadley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buildauthenticrelationships/ Connect with Matt Carroll: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcarroll1/

Jim McKenzie is the President of McKenzie Foods, which runs and operates 22 KFCs, and Co-Owner of Homes by McKenzie, which is a custom home building company. In this episode you'll hear Jim tell us about how playing football through college at Purdue has made a lasting impact on him and how he applies lessons learned from football to business, how he scaled McKenzie foods from 3 restaurants to 22 restaurants from 2005 to 2022 by serving as an exit plan for many franchisees, and about why it is so important to keep a proper perspective in life and business. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. Tamika Catchings LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-mckenzie-07b0315/ Website: https://www.mckenziefoods.com/ Website: https://www.mckenziecollection.com/ CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ulm-0919123/ Connect

Tamika Catchings is a former professional basketball player, Founder of the Catch the Stars Foundation, and Owner of Tea's Me Cafe Indy. In this episode you'll hear Tamika tell us about growing up with a father who was a professional basketball player and how she set a goal to be in the NBA, about how she went from never speaking as a child and teen because of a hearing disability and a speech impediment to learning to speak publicly, and about her passion for serving youth and the community through the Catch the Stars Foundation and Tea's Me Cafe. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. Tamika Catchings LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamika-catchings/ Website: https://www.tamikacatchings.com/ Catch the Stars Foundation: https://www.catchthestars.org/ Tea's Me Cafe: https://www.teasmeindy.com/ CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https:/

Allison Barber is the President & COO of the Indiana Fever. In this episode you'll hear Allison tell us about how if someone says something hasn't been done before that intrigues her and becomes something she wants to do, how she has taken jobs where she doesn't have experience and becomes immersed and learns the business, and about the Indiana Fever and why she describes it as an organization in transition. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. Allison Barber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-barber-phd-06201a2/ Indiana Fever: https://fever.wnba.com/ CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ulm-0919123/ Connect with Drew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewfeutz/ Connect with Matt Hadley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buildauthenticrelationships/ Connect with Matt Carroll: https://www.linkedin.com/in/

Dick Hester is a Senior Partner at Indiana Business Advisors. In this episode you'll hear Dick tell us about why being involved in the community is so important, why he believes seeking mentorship is a key aspect of personal development, and how if two people or business partners always agree, one is not needed. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. Dick Hester LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-hester-40b76816/ Indiana Business Advisors: https://indianabusinessadvisors.com/ CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ulm-0919123/ Connect with Drew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewfeutz/ Connect with Matt Hadley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buildauthenticrelationships/ Connect with Matt Carroll: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcarroll1/