Whitney Hooper, founder of Emboldened Entrepreneur, explores the intersection of vision, leadership, and operational health for entrepreneurs. Whitney shares her journey from corporate and higher education leadership into entrepreneurship, the emotional realities of leading through crisis, and the vital role of clarity, delegation, and documented processes.

We discuss:

✅ How to align personal identity with business purpose

✅ Creating systems that empower teams and prevent burnout

✅ The “seesaw” of healthy operations: balancing people and process

✅ The power of data-driven facilitation and one-on-one coaching

✅ Building a community of faith-driven business leaders

Resources Mentioned

The Emboldened Entrepreneur Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4m2aHYFU9ZZorc9bKmzKtb?si=f7bfbe86de5a4902

Connect with Whitney

Web: https://www.emboldenedentrep.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-hooper/

About OpsOwners

OpsOwners is the podcast for operators, RevOps leaders, and founders building *smarter systems* across marketing, sales, and customer success. Hosted by Cannon Spears, each episode digs into the playbooks of top visionaries and operators shaping the future of execution.

🌐 Learn more → https://opsowners.com

📅 Book a strategy call → https://opsowners.com/book-a-call

#Leadership #Entrepreneurship #FaithDrivenFounder

Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/

inaudio - Alexi Action, Dedpled, Infraction-Pick Me

Melissa June, a creative director/consultant and the founder of Live Anyway and Club Berkana, explores how entrepreneurs can scale without sacrificing alignment, purpose, or personal identity. Melissa unpacks how she helps women-led businesses and nonprofits reconnect with their “why,” structure their vision, and create impact through intentional branding, community-focused marketing, and live events.

Chapters

00:00 OpsOwners Intro

00:30 Introduction to Melissa June and Her Work

01:52 The Journey into Marketing and Community Building

04:52 Aligning Personal and Professional Values

08:46 Vision Building and Personal Development

12:24 The Importance of Flexibility in Business

15:09 The Role of Visionaries and Integrators

18:24 Team Dynamics and Self-Awareness

20:39 Authenticity in Branding and Community Engagement

23:05 The Power of Live Events for Connection

28:30 Intentionality in Business Relationships

30:57 Creating Impact Through Philanthropy

34:44 Future Directions and Collaborations

Resources Mentioned

Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni

Connect with Melissa

Web: https://meljune.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-june-m-ed-329355172/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meljunedotcom/

About OpsOwners

_OpsOwners_ is the podcast for operators, RevOps leaders, and founders building *smarter systems* across marketing, sales, and customer success. Hosted by Cannon Spears, each episode digs into the playbooks of top visionaries and operators shaping the future of execution.

🌐 Learn more → https://opsowners.com

📅 Book a strategy call → https://opsowners.com/book-a-call

#OpsOwners #Visionary #purposedrivenlife

Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/

inaudio - Alexi Action, Dedpled, Infraction-Pick Me

Kevin Daisey, the founder of Array Digital, shares how he built and scaled a digital marketing agency serving law firms. We dive into how Kevin leveraged strong operational leadership, company-wide core values, and a well-integrated internal kudos system to empower his team and drive growth.

Most importantly, he breaks down how The Managing Partners Podcast became one of his most effective business development tools...turning prospects into partners through great conversation.

Chapters

00:00 OpsOwners Intro

00:30 Introduction to Array Digital and Kevin Daisey

03:25 Scaling and Team Dynamics in Digital Marketing

06:54 Establishing Core Values and Company Culture

13:37 The Importance of Communication in Leadership

17:40 Leveraging Podcasting for Business Growth

27:06 Future Goals and Challenges for Array Digital

Connect with Kevin

Web: https://thisisarray.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindaisey/

About OpsOwners

_OpsOwners_ is the podcast for operators, RevOps leaders, and founders building *smarter systems* across marketing, sales, and customer success. Hosted by Cannon Spears, each episode digs into the playbooks of top visionaries and operators shaping the future of execution.

🌐 Learn more → https://opsowners.com

📅 Book a strategy call → https://opsowners.com/book-a-call

#OpsOwners #AgencyLeadership #PodcastMarketing

Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/

inaudio - Alexi Action, Dedpled, Infraction-Pick Me

In the debut episode of OpsOwners, I sit down with Mark Beebe to explore what it means to pursue operational excellence with purpose. Mark unpacks the Enterprise Stewardship System, a framework designed to help businesses maximize not just quarterly profits but economic, social, and spiritual capital.

We discuss:

✅ Why most Christian business owners regret selling

✅ The four disciplines of a flourishing business

✅ How culture and leadership alignment drive performance

✅ Operational clarity through roles, responsibilities, and 90-day OKRs

✅ What true innovation looks like inside a disciplined organization

Regardless of your role within your organization, this episode will reframe how you think about scaling with a true legacy in mind.

*Chapters*

00:00 Introduction to Enterprise Stewardship

01:47 The Vision of Flourishing Businesses

04:52 The Enterprise Stewardship System

07:44 Operational Excellence and Its Importance

10:50 Defining Roles and Responsibilities

13:58 Assessing Organizational Health

16:43 Setting Objectives for Success

20:06 Assessing Leadership Effectiveness

23:35 Quarterly Objectives and Accountability

25:38 Staying Focused Amidst Distractions

28:34 Common Pitfalls in Executive Leadership

29:20 Innovation as a Continuous Process

36:40 Future Vision for Long-Term Flourishing

*Resources*

_Mission Drift_ by Peter Greer

*Connect with Mark*

Web: https://www.enterprisestewardship.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-beebe-a1024612/

*About OpsOwners*

_OpsOwners_ is the podcast for operators, RevOps leaders, and founders building *smarter systems* across marketing, sales, and customer success. Hosted by Cannon Spears, each episode digs into the playbooks of top visionaries and operators shaping the future of execution.

🌐 Learn more → https://opsowners.com

📅 Book a strategy call → https://opsowners.com/book-a-call