Branch Out - A Podcast from Connection Builders
Branch Out is a leading professional growth podcast hosted by Alex Drost, founder of Connection Builders. It is your ultimate source for actionable insights to take your career to the next level. Each episode, Alex interviews thought leaders from the accounting, legal, and other consulting professions, who share their unique insights and real-life lessons learned throughout their careers.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 113
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Creating an Inclusive Culture - Joshua Berggrun
SPECIAL EPISODE: Diversity Matters in the Middle Market, brought to you by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and Connection Builders.
Joshua Berggrun joins us today to share his thoughts on h…
Bring Action and Drive Diversity - Brandon Hawkins
SPECIAL EPISODE: Diversity Matters in the Middle Market, brought to you by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and Connection Builders.
For today’s conversation, we are joined by Brandon Hawkin…
Why Diversity Matters - Martin Okner & Thomas Bohn
SPECIAL EPISODE: Diversity Matters in the Middle Market, brought to you by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and Connection Builders.
In today's episode, we are joined by Thomas Bohn, Preside…
Don’t Make Assumptions - Ariail Barker
SPECIAL EPISODE: Diversity Matters in the Middle Market, brought to you by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and Connection Builders.
In today’s conversation, we are joined by Ariail Barker, …
Diversity Equals Alpha - Leon Brujis
SPECIAL EPISODE: Diversity Matters in the Middle Market, brought to you by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and Connection Builders.
Today we are joined by Leon Brujus, a Partner at Palladiu…
Everyone’s Path is Different - Charmone Adams
SPECIAL EPISODE: Diversity Matters in the Middle Market, brought to you by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and Connection Builders.
Building a career without coming from a background rich i…
Look For the Next Generation - Marcia Nelson
SPECIAL EPISODE: Diversity Matters in the Middle Market, brought to you by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and Connection Builders.
One of the easiest ways to drive diversity equity and inc…
Create Opportunities for Nontraditional Talent - Michelle Chao
SPECIAL EPISODE: Diversity Matters in the Middle Market, brought to you by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and Connection Builders.
No matter your educational background or where you start …
Demystifying Diversity - Ernie Lyles
SPECIAL EPISODE: Diversity Matters in the Middle Market, brought to you by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and Connection Builders.
Ernie Lyles was always incredibly ambitious, and at the H…
Make Time for Growth - Ryan Cutter
Many of us could not readily answer if you asked us what we had for lunch yesterday or how we spent our time last week. Talking to us today about making time for growth is Ryan Cutter, senior associa…
Networking and a Growth Mindset - Carrie Schochet
It can be daunting to put yourself out there to network and meet new people, but it helps to bear in mind the opportunities for growth and support that come with being part of a community. This week …
Always Look for Opportunities to Learn and Grow - Elliott Holland
One of the most vital characteristics of a successful entrepreneur is the ability and desire to continue learning. This growth mindset can be the determining factor in the longevity of your business,…
Do What You Are Good At and Take Risks - Ken Marblestone
Being an entrepreneur might seem risky in some ways, but what if, instead of thinking about the risks, you thought about all the opportunities that come with taking the leap? Ken Marblestone is the C…
Standing Out from the Crowd - Emily Ackerman
In the world of business, one of the biggest favors that you can do for yourself and your firm is to stand out and differentiate what you do from others. Today we are joined by Emily Ackerman, who ta…
The Art & Science of Business Development - Stephen Madsen
Business Development is a broad concept that can sometimes be difficult to pin down. It encompasses not only hard data, systems, and figures but also networking, relationship building, and deal acqui…
Be Resourceful & Build Your Network - Corrie Menary
Most of us have heard the importance of networking at some point in our career, but why is it so critical, and why should we invest time into building our network? Today's episode is a deep dive into…
Use Your Platform to Add Value to Others - Paul Gray
As building relationships is integral to achieving success in your career, today, we talk about how we can do this by using our platforms to add value to others. In this episode, we are joined by Pau…
Stoicism and Private Equity - Leon Brujis
There is so much more to success than making money. In today’s episode, we are joined by Leon Brujis, partner at Palladium Equity Partners and an expert in the field of private equity and a striving …
Help Your Clients Solve Their "Unknown Unknowns" - Sheon Karol
Building Value-Added Connections In Today's World - Adam Klein
In an ever-changing world, one thing that remains constant is the power and importance of relationships. On today's episode, we speak with Adam Klein, Chief Growth Officer with Bennett Thrasher, a fu…