Episodios

  • Being the Oldest, Washing Airplanes, and Little Wins

    Being the Oldest, Washing Airplanes, and Little Wins
    Oct 13 2025
    How far does inspiration take you? Moore High School and Belmont Charter High School students interview Jon Etter, President of B&G Manufacturing, and Jake Leone, CEO of Corporate Interiors, and discuss opening doors, slamming doors, remembering to celebrate, and having empathy.
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    44 m
  • Being Curious, Building a Person, and Filling Your Heart

    Being Curious, Building a Person, and Filling Your Heart
    Oct 6 2025
    When is a B+ better than an A? Real World Leaders Institute externs interview Jim Ashton, General Partner of Newspring Capital, and Scott Rankin, CEO of Vulcan Spring, and discuss how to succeed with A.I., taking the limits off, and the most important things in life.
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    45 m
  • Meaningful Connections, Quiet Warriors, and Building Wheels

    Meaningful Connections, Quiet Warriors, and Building Wheels
    Sep 8 2025
    When should you take dirty, hairy things off a plate? Real World Leaders Institute externs interview Eric Logan, CEO of Jacob Stern & Sons, and also go into deeper detail about their own dreams and aspirations. Listen as we discuss faith and fitness, everybody's isms, and the love of art.
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    44 m
  • Strong Faith, SMART Goals, and Jet Skis

    Strong Faith, SMART Goals, and Jet Skis
    Aug 23 2025
    When is looking like a fool okay? Real World Leaders Institute externs interview Sam Thevanayagam, President & CEO of Parts Life, Inc.DeVal Lifecycle Support, and LC Engineers, Inc., and Marc Albero, General Manager of PAC Strapping, and discuss prep school guys gone wild, being a good steward, and reserved parking spaces.
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    44 m
  • Lead with Vision, Grow Through Connection

    Lead with Vision, Grow Through Connection
    Jun 30 2025
    In this episode our first guest CEO dives deep into two critical pillars of lasting success: relationships and responsibility. First, we explore the undeniable power of networking—how talking to your peers, building connections, and surrounding yourself with the right people can open doors you never imagined. In business, it truly is about who you know. Then, we shift to leadership—the kind that takes full ownership. When a team fails, it's the leader's responsibility. When a team wins, the praise belongs to everyone else. We’ll also unpack the mindset behind success: the perseverance to keep going when you hear “no,” and the importance of visualizing your version of success to stay motivated. Whether you’re just starting out or leveling up, this episode will challenge you to build authentic connections, lead with integrity, and define success on your own terms.
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    45 m
  • Staying Ready, Expecting Mistakes, and Leveling Up

    Staying Ready, Expecting Mistakes, and Leveling Up
    Jun 23 2025
    What does it take to just keep showing up? Real World Leaders Institute externs interview Joe Hand Jr.,President of Joe Hand Promotions, and Chris DiPaolo, President and CEO of Protecs, and discuss keeping an open mind, the two most valuable skills you can develop, and using your heart.
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    45 m
  • Building Teams, Peer Pressure, Emotional Maturity

    Building Teams, Peer Pressure, Emotional Maturity
    Jun 16 2025
    What's that about a solo act? Real World Leaders Institute externs and DC International School students interview Bill Edmonds, CEO of B&G Manufacturing, and Brett Levin, President of MHS Lift, and discuss not empowering the next generation, being a cook, and not having a set path.
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    45 m
  • Never Finished~The Drive to Grow, Learn, and Level Up

    Never Finished~The Drive to Grow, Learn, and Level Up
    Jun 8 2025
    n this motivating episode, our CEO's Bill Cumby III of Cumby Construction & Kareem Afzal of PD Machines talk about embracing the mindset that life—and your career—is never truly perfected. There’s always another step to take, another goal to reach, and something new to improve. That constant pursuit of growth is what keeps us sharp, humble, and motivated. Student reflections bring it home, especially from Elvis, who shares how asking more questions became a key to overcoming challenges and deepening his learning. This episode is about staying curious, pushing forward, and never settling for "good enough".
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    45 m