Keep cool under pressure. Elite leader Mark Thorpe, former LAX executive and Pandemic CEO of Ontario International Airport is now founder of Atmos Global Aviation and offers us his consulting right in the episode. Discover the strategic insights for travelling and leading that Mark employed during his tenure at Ontario, as he navigated the pandemic’s challenges.

Watch Bold Encounters at MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast, YouTube.com/MarkSpencerCook, and also on Apple, Spotify, and most podcast platforms.

Everyone faces the challenge of leading in unprecedented crises in business. Mark Thorpe shares an approach to adapt. Discover how to adapt and thrive. Mark Thorpe reveals strategic insights on transforming setbacks into opportunities, focusing on innovative solutions to improve operations and morale during struggles.

Embark on a path to master crisis management but also to apply Mark's strategies today and transform your approach for leading. Implement his key lesson on streamlining operational continuity through a “storm.”

Mark Thorpe has led remarkable success in aviation. From stabilizing Ontario International Airport through local ownership transitions to leading strategic growth at DFW and LAX, his journey is a testament to resilience and innovation:

• Founder, Atmos Global Aviation Consulting

• Former CEO, Ontario International Airport Authority

• Led DFW’s cargo and logistics growth strategy

• Recruited numerous international airlines at LAX

Explore Mark Thorpe’s latest leadership tools at Atmos Global Aviation:

• Invaluable tools and travel strategies.

• Keys of serious operations.

• Unlock the rare lessons of crisis management.

• Transform crises into strategic opportunities.

• Adapt quickly to unprecedented challenges.

• Lead with resilience and innovation.

• Discover depths of pivotal moments

• Reshape an approach to leading anything.

Questions Explored:

• What strategies did Mark Thorpe use during the pandemic?

• How did Mark handle operational challenges at Ontario International Airport?

• What are the key insights from Mark’s leadership at DFW and LAX?

• How can aviation leaders navigate crises effectively?

• What role does innovation play in aviation management?

• How did Mark transition Ontario International to local control?

• What are the future trends in global aviation?

• How can strategic consulting aid in aviation industry growth?

Lessons Learned:

• Embrace flexibility and adaptability in leadership.

• Innovate to maintain operational continuity.

• Prioritize safety and security in operations.

• Develop strategies to navigate changing environments.

• Foster effective communication with stakeholders.

• Leverage data for informed decision-making.

• Build a resilient organizational culture.

• Utilize local control for operational efficiency.

LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/markthorpe/

Website: AtmosGlobalAviation.com

See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast, YouTube, and most podcast platforms.

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Prepare for a powerful encounter with Randy Dyck, Founder, CEO and Coach. Everyone faces burnout; not everyone slams into a building on a motorcycle, only to launch off the building without a helmet. Randy learned what happens when ego outweighs impact (MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast).

Randy describes how thousands of home sales led him to create a purpose-driven movement in real estate success and life philosophy.

Discover how Randy reversed traditional sales, built a 650-person network, and survived near-paralysis to lead with joy. Hear why “weird is rich, normal is poor”—and how to create a real “return on life.”

Embrace the challenge to build your personal legacy now.

Visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-dyck

Build your resilient shield to downturn daily:

“I'm not a wannabe.”

“GoPro: Your daily decisions…”

“Underdog DNA is our 24th pair of chromosomes.”

Burning a million dollars wasn’t the worst part, Randy tells...

Randy’s Links:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/randydyck

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-on-life-podcast/id1693542807

Coaching Site: https://www.randydyck.com/coaching

See more at:

MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast

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Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/markspencercook

Social Media: @MarkSpencerCook

Questions Explored in This Discussion:

- Why is real estate about orchestration?

- What is the “return on life” mindset?

- How does underdog DNA fuel growth?

- Why do leaders resist letting go?

- What defines a “GoPro” work ethic?

Lessons Learned:

- Stack adversity to build resilience.

- Ego can cost you everything.

- Use daily checklists for accountability.

- Measure progress in marbles, not just money.

- Define your four-part “why.”

- Sell with authenticity, not tactics.

- Reverse-engineer sales into gravity.

- Create movements, not just teams.

Chapters:

- Intro to Randy Dyck

- Early Adversity & Twin Connection

- Neck Injury & Recovery

- Underdog DNA Philosophy

- Real Estate Fulfillment & Wealth

- Building a 650-Person Team

- Daily Checklist, GoPro Mindset

- Return on Life Framework

- Ego, Leadership & Letting Go

- Advice to Graduates

Keywords:

real estate coach, return on life, sales philosophy, leadership, team building, adversity, underdog DNA, entrepreneurial success, randy dyck, bold encounters, mark cook, daily checklist, resilience, go pro mindset, real estate strategy, client impact

Everyone faces financial collapse when capital dries up. Heather guides her business, others business, and communities to pivot and thriving (see MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast).

Discover how repeated setbacks—losing her first product, cutting staff, and chasing new markets—sparked Heather’s breakthroughs. Find out why building your own solutions can free you from unstable partners. Embark now to follow her strategy and act today!

Heather uncovers her secret pivot for remote global expansions:

"I was really green, but very passionate."

"In order to preserve the product, we spun the product off."

"An ending is just a new beginning."

One hidden step changed her entire impact-investment model in an amazing way.

Listen to Heather’s Story,

Mark Cook

Questions Explored

• How do revenue decisions shape success?

• Which costs demand urgent attention?

• Why did virtual pivots push Heather to broaden globally?

• How do self-trust and resilience fuel new funding paths?

• Where does impact investing truly pay off?

Lessons Learned

• Identify urgent needs before building a solution.

• Maintain lean spending for better sustainability.

• When partnerships crumble, create your own direct approach.

• Consistent consulting can bankroll product ideas.

• Communication keeps teams engaged through crises.

• Focus your message for the right clients.

• Virtual operations can uncover new markets.

• Nurture self-confidence to handle setbacks.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Outcomes

02:40 Early Hurdles

05:35 Financial Knots

08:20 Pandemic Twist

11:25 Revenue vs. Expenses

16:10 Team Restructures

19:45 Caribbean Expansion

22:50 Profitable Impact

Keywords

Impact Investing, Asset Management, Revenue, Cash Flow, Entrepreneurship, Virtual Pivot, Team Layoffs, Caribbean Strategy, Regulated Solutions, Problem-Solving, Global Growth, Sustainability, Financial Resilience