In today's episode of "Purpose with Mark Bertrang," Mark interviews a Groovy Entrepreneur, Carley Green-Easterday, the owner of Groovy Coffee Company, from Galesville, Wisconsin with additional locations in Onalaska, Wisconsin and La Crescent, Minnesota . We discuss leadership, running a small business, community, values, and coffee.

In this episode of "Purpose with Mark Bertrang", Mark engages leadership expert Sarah Fecht, founder of Best Self Leadership, in a deep dive into what truly defines effective leadership. They discuss leading with empathy, heart, and emotional intelligence over fear and intimidation, the importance of building genuine relationships, appropriate transparency, and fostering self-awareness among teams. Sarah reflects on her HR background, the risks of starting her own business, and personal values like faith, finding blessings in challenges, believing in people's goodness, and embracing fun. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring leader, or team member, this conversation offers actionable insights on creating high-performing teams and leaving a lasting legacy. Tune in for inspiring stories and practical advice on leading purposefully. #Leadership #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #EmpathyInLeadership #Influence #BestSelf #PurposePodcast #BusinessGrowth #TeamBuilding #PersonalDevelopment #HeartCenteredLeadership #MarkBertrang #SarahFecht

In this episode of "Purpose with Mark Bertrang," host Mark Bertrang

sits down with insurance expert Michael Otomo from Hougom Insurance Agency to demystify

the world of homeowners insurance. Michael breaks down the top claims—wind/hail damage,

water backups, and service line failures—and reveals essential policy types and exclusions, as well as how to choose the right deductible for your risk. Learn tips on the impact of credit

scores on rates, catastrophic coverage for explosions or fires, and why reviewing your policy

every two to three years is crucial to avoid gaps. Whether you're a first-time buyer or longtime homeowner, don't let volatility catch you off guard—tune in and take control of your homeowners insurance policy.