Extraordinary Executives

Ep14: Starting Small & Growing Fast: Building A Better You for Leadership

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

From Ramen Noodles to Multi-Million Dollar Businesses a speaker, author, CEO and Founder of Palmercare Chiropractic and Palmercare Group, loving husband and father has helped businesses flourish, inspire thousands of people, touched many lives through his care, and has built a multimillion-dollar empire.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:- Creating a third home culture- Taking responsibility for leading your team- Consistency in training and personal development- Starting with people in mind- Buying into the idea of pivoting- Taking time to pay attention to who and how Connect with Corey and Palmercare ChiropracticWebsite: https://www.palmercare.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-malnikof-dc-0816058/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PalmercareChiropracticTwitter: https://twitter.com/PalmercareYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwGAPYB1WiX3z8aYEJojXEw This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. #2022-144393 Exp 10/25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep13: The Senior Leader Approach: The Balance of Being Realistic & Ambitious

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Randy J. (“RJ”) Kolton is Chair of a Vistage CEO/Business Owner Advisory Board in Northern Virginia. In this role he helps CEOs, business owners, founders, and senior executives become better leaders who make better decisions and achieve better results in their professional and personal lives, while also aiding each member to achieve their most important lifetime goals.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

The definition of a high performing team
Having a clear vision for your company
Developing a resilient organization
8 Things for Senior Leaders to know
Top challenges for business owners
Being ready to change

Connect with RJ and VistageWEBSITE: https://www.vistage.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/VistageINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/VistageWorldwideInc/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/vistageLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vistageYOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/vistagechannel This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. 2022-144393 Exp 10/25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep12: Building a Team of Optimists: Finding the Right Employees to Grow Your Business

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Flynn Zaiger is the CEO of Online Optimism, a leading creative digital agency with offices in Washington, DC and New Orleans, LA.Listen to this episode of Extraordinary Executives where Randy and Flynn talk about creating an environment of optimism and excitement in your workplace.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Creating a team of optimists to carry out your vision in business.
How do you balance your vision with the innovative ideas of your team?
Embracing the new normal in a post-pandemic workplace
Building respect and trust within your company and increasing skillsets

Connect with Flynn and Online Optimism Website: https://www.onlineoptimism.com/in/digital-marketing-agency-atlanta/Twitter: https://twitter.com/flynnzaigerPersonal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flynnzaiger/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/online-optimism/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Onlineoptimism TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onlineoptimism Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/online.optimism/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlineOptimism/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep11: Resilience in the Workplace: Continuing Growth Through Unforeseen Circumstances

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Mr. Granados is responsible for establishing and executing corporate-wide processes, tools, facilities and procedures to ensure flawless execution of Prescient Edge contracts as well as spearheading the identification and capture of strategic growth opportunities.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

The importance of integrity in the workplace
Why you shouldn’t micromanage – let people do their job
Learn from your team’s’ strengths and weaknesses
Putting an emphasis on people and making sure employees feel included
Lead by example – be happy, be positive, work hard, and hustle

Connect with Mr. Granados and Prescient Edge: WEBSITE: https://www.prescientedge.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prescient-edge-corp This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. 2022-142613 Exp 8/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep10: Loneliness in Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Company in Your Community

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Shawnessa Devonish is a Licensed Therapist, National Board Certified Counselor, and the CEO of Rejuvenated Minds Therapeutic Services located in Maryland. She primarily helps millennial clients heal and grow from past abandonment traumas that developed due to the lack of involvement and/or alienation from a family member during childhood. She assists clients with coping with issues in relation to emotional neglect, psychological abuse, depression, anxiety, and generational trauma. She has been featured on multiple media platforms including the New York Post, Yahoo Sports, XONecole, Shape, and Bustle.com. She prides herself in helping clients heal from emotional scars while discovering their strengths and self-worth.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

The importance of humbling yourself and having the willingness to learn
What it means to have your own sauce
How to build a good team and support system for your business and personal life

Connect with Shawnessa and Rejuvenated Minds Theraputic Services WEBSITE: https://rejuvenatedmindstherapy.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rejuvenatedmindstherapeuticINSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/shawnessadevonish This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. 2022-142613 Exp 8/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep09: Strategic Growth: Knowing Your Market and Hiring Smart for Success

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Warner E. Roberts is the president of Sanametrix, Inc., As president, Mr. Roberts works to create and execute the mid and long term vision of the organization to promote a client first service model, a rewarding work environment and continuous company growth.Listen to this episode of Extraordinary Executives where Randy and Warner discuss mindfully growing a business.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Getting started in government work
The importance of operation expertise in hiring
Advice for the aspiring extraordinary executive – the three Ps you need to succeed

Connect with Warner and Sanametrix, Incadmin@sanametrix.comWEBSITE: https://www.sanametrix.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sanametrix-inc.?original_referer=
This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. 2022-142613 Exp 8/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep08: Owning Your Brand: Innovative Business Solutions Beyond Trademarks

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

William Scott Goldman is the founding member of Goldman Law Group, representing creative business clients throughout the U.S. and internationally. One of the world's most prolific trademark filers, he's now ranked 'Top-5' at the USPTO with over 17,000 successful filings. Pioneering the field of Branding Law, he is also a frequent lecturer, guest speaker, media commentator and author on various legal subjects. Listen to this episode of Extraordinary Executives where Randy and William discuss the difference between trademarks and branding.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Learn about branding lawyers and how they can help protect your business
Why making yourself the expert in your field is important to your business
The important differences between trademarking and branding

Connect with William Scott Goldman and Goldman Law Group William Scott Goldman wsg@goldmanlawgroup.comWEBSITE: https://goldmanlawgroup.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/goldmanlawgroupINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goldmanlawgrp/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/GoldmanLawGroupLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/70106133
This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. 2022-142821 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 07: Renting Time: The Importance of Teamwork & Evolution to Grow A Business

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Jamie Adams, CPCE is the Operations Manager of Paisley & Jade, a specialty rental company based in Richmond, Virginia, and serving the Mid-Atlantic. With 10,000 square feet of inventory and servicing over 400 clients per year, Paisley & Jade is known for providing weddings, events, trade shows, and visual display clients with the aesthetic details they need to complete their vision.As the Operations Manager at Paisley & Jade, Adams manages the day-to-day operational logistics of the company, interfacing with teammates, clients, venues, and vendors, while managing the human resources, procurement, and transportation logistics portion of the business.Adams holds her Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) and currently serves as the Immediate Past President on the board of the Richmond, VA Chapter for National Association for Catering and Events (NACE).
Listen to this episode of Extraordinary Executives where Randy and Jamie discuss adjusting to and overcoming business obstacles.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

The importance of building a solid team
How a growing business should be an adaptable business
What to expect when you invest in the care of employees

Connect with Jamie and Paisley & JadeWEBSITE: https://www.paisleyandjade.com/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PaisleyAndJade/INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/paisleyandjade/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/PaisleyandJadePINTEREST https://uk.pinterest.com/paisleyandjade/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-adams-cpce-6732443aThis podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. 2022-139007624 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 06: Baking Up Success: A Visionary Approach to Succeeding in Small Business

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Mary Beall Adler is a successful entrepreneur, author, creativity coach and owner of Georgetown Bagelry, a retail and wholesale bakery in Washington D.C. With a bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of Maryland, College Park, and having attended Antioch Law School for two years, Adler turned the foundering bakery into an award-winning success with no formal business training. As a mother of six and veteran in the business space, Adler is also a sought-after expert on women’s leadership and work-life balance issues. She has a heart for philanthropy, cycling, yoga, meditating, reading, playing piano and teaching meditative spinning.
Listen to this episode of Extraordinary Executives where Mary has a frank discussion with Randy about how she came to run Georgetown Bagelry and the challenges she faced in taking over ownership after a divorce, and learning to run the business her way.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Reconciling the differing visions of her ex-husband and herself created an accountability when creating her own path in managing the business.
The importance of building the right team to help you stay in the game.
Pivoting to turn the pandemic into an opportunity for growth and improvement.
Understanding cost analysis and how you can leverage unrivaled quality into a higher price point.

Connect with Mary Beall Adler and Georgetown BagelryWEBSITE: · http://marybealladler.com/ · https://www.georgetownbagelry.com/ FACEBOOK: · https://www.facebook.com/MBACreative · https://www.facebook.com/GTBagel INSTAGRAM:· https://www.instagram.com/marybealladler/ TWITTER: · https://twitter.com/marybealladler LINKEDIN: · https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybealladler/ This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. 2022-139007624 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 05: Restoring Transparency in Restoration Capital and Private Equity Funding

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

No stranger to private real estate funding, Brian Castel is a Certified Private Lending Associate that began investing in secured notes at the age of thirteen. A graduate of The College of William & Mary, Mr. Castel built a successful residential mortgage origination team prior to founding Restoration Capital and RC Income Fund. As the owner of two private equity firms, Mr. Castel oversees the companies’ activities focusing primarily on new business development, investor relations, and regulatory affairs. Mr. Castel also serves on the Board of Advisors for Joe Gibbs’ Youth for Tomorrow. In his spare time, Mr. Castel enjoys traveling with his family as well as scuba diving with his two children.Listen to this episode of Extraordinary Executives where Listen to this episode of Extraordinary Executives where Brian Castel explains what it takes to be an extraordinary executive, especially in a field as competitive as Private Equity Lending. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Transparency in Private Equity Lending
Weathering Market Fluctuations
Overcoming Challenges in Real Estate Inventory

WEBSITE: https://www.restorationcapital.com/management-team/FACEBOOK: Restoration Capital, LLC - Home | FacebookINSTAGRAM Restoration Capital, LLC (@restorationcapital) TWITTER: Profile / TwitterLINKEDIN: Brian Castel | LinkedInThis podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. 2022-139007624 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 04: Real Knowledge About Commercial Real Estate

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

As a successful business owner and entrepreneur, Robert has enjoyed over 25 years of accomplishments in the commercial industry. This high level of success lead to a natural and smooth transition into the commercial real estate industry. Robert serves as Chief Operating Officer of ICON Realty Group, LLC and leads the commercial division, ICON Commercial Group. As COO Robert is involved with daily operations of the commercial division including full brokerage services (sales, lease, land development, portfolio investments).Robert’s extensive business experiences have proven essential to his development of a network of strong relationships in private, public and government individuals and organizations.Robert has a vast portfolio of services provided including all types of leasing, sales, site selection and consulting. He specializes in representing sellers and purchasers in investment properties such as multi-family and commercial office space. Robert exercises a superior level professional standards with uncompromised professional standard.Robert is a licensed agent and member of the Richmond Association of Realtors.
Listen to this episode of Extraordinary Executives where Robert takes us through what it takes to be a leader and effective CEO.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

How Robert’s early start in entrepreneurship led him to the success he experiences today
Advice on running two businesses at once
What challenges Robert sees facing the commercial real estate industry
Why Robert thinks small businesses ought to make their customers feel comfortable and welcome
The best advice Robert can give to someone looking to break into the real estate industry

Connect with Robert and Icon Commercial:WEBSITE: https://www.iconcommercialrva.com/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/IconRealtyGroup/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-d-jones-ii-3a42a858/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iconrealtygroup_rocketts/This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. 2022-139007624 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 03: From Small Town Dreams to Real Estate Empire

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

As a top-producing Realtor for 19 years, Juan is ranked among the top 1% of agents nationwide. Over the years he has built a successful team, Umanzor and Associates, which serves clients all throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Juan is a skilled negotiator with in-depth, expert knowledge of local real estate markets and is adept at handling the most complex of real estate transactions.Currently, Umanzor & Associates is the number one selling team in the number one billion-dollar real estate office of Long & Foster. Umanzor is on his second year as the president of the Salvadorian-American Chamber of Commerce where they help educate and empower the Latino community to achieve success. Juan believes that the key to succeeding in real estate is simple: treat everyone like familia. Juan is a devoted family man. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Andrea, and three children, Nicole, Samuel, David and his loving dog Chase.
Listen to this episode of Extraordinary Executives where Juan takes us through what it takes to be a leader and effective CEO.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Juan’s inspiring personal story of growing up in a rural town in El Salvador to running a very profitable real estate business
Why every CEO needs to lead by example
Forming a network of people you can trust across, in your office and across other businesses
Challenges Juan sees in the modern real estate landscape
The best advice Juan can give to someone looking to break into the real estate industry

Connect with Juan:WEBSITE: https://www.longandfoster.com/JuanUmanzorFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/umanzorteamTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/UmanzorTeamLINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-umanzor-jr-455a6a7INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/umanzorandassociates/This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. 2022-139007624 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 01: From Classroom to Boardroom: Leadership Lessons from a PhD and CEO

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Ramon Goings founder of Done Dissertation® a dissertation consulting firm that helps doctoral students, doctoral programs, and graduate student organizations break down the dissertation process into manageable pieces so that doctoral students can finish their dissertations in one year (or less). Additionally, Dr. Goings is an associate professor in the Language, Literacy, and Culture doctoral program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Author of over 60 scholarly publications Dr. Goings' work focuses on gifted/high-achieving Black male student success in PK-20 settings and diversifying the teacher and school leader workforce. Prior to working in higher education Dr. Goings was a K-12 music/special education teacher and worked as an education policy fellow with the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans.Listen to this episode of Extraordinary Executives where Ramon explains what it takes to be an extraordinary executive, especially in a field as competitive as academia. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Unexpected roles that CEOs may have to play as effective, flexible leaders of their companies- not just as chief executive operators, but also, as butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers
Building a team that complements your strengths as a leader, but also, bolsters areas in which you may struggle
Staying consistent and fulfilling expectations, even when unprecedented circumstances may befall you and your team
How Dr. Goings and Done Dissertation demystify the process of completing a doctorate, and who their ideal client is

Connect with Ramon:WEBSITE: https://thedonedissertation.com/WEBSITE: https://ramongoings.com/TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ramongoings/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramongoingsThis podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. 2022-139007624 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 02: Growing Green, Striking Gold: What's New in the Cannabis Industry

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Grant Schuster, co-founder of Accelerant Manufacturing, is a cannabis business expert who designed $40 million in cultivation/manufacturing space. He has 8+ years experience in operational excellence, influencing teams to achieve their goals to produce valuable products at a lower cost. Within the Cannabis industry, programs under his leadership have generated value of over $75 million in improvements.Listen to this episode of Extraordinary Executives where Grant breaks down how to make it in the burgeoning cannabis industry.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

How being a CEO can feel like being a jack of all trades, but master of none
The professional relationships that Grant relied upon to turn Accelerant Manufacturing into the success it is today
How public opinion and recent legislation have made the cannabis industry a profitable and exciting one
Why any starting business needs a CFO, ASAP
Common challenges you may encounter when breaking into the cannabis industry

Connect with Grant and Accelerant Manufacturing:WEBSITE: https://www.accelerantmanufacturing.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Accelerant15LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-schuster410/This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Financial Growth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Randy is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, 410- 828-540. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. 2022-139007624 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Trailer: Welcome to the Extraordinary Executives Podcast!

booking@podgo.io (Podgo) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

As a business owner, you face difficult questions and choices every day: Is my current plan keeping me on track for Success? Do I have the Right people in the Right seats? Am I maximizing the ROI of time and money? How should I define my Finish Line? And will the answers to these questions make me an EXTRAORDINARY Executive?
Luckily, Wealth Management Advisor, Randy Jones and his accomplished executive guests will answer these questions and more, right here, every week, on the upcoming Extraordinary Executives podcast! You’re a dedicated business owner, and you deserve to learn from the experts. Stop asking and start knowing! The Extraordinary Executives podcast... Coming soon to all major podcast streaming platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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