Lead. Learn. Grow.
The Lead. Learn. Grow. podcast, hosted by Robin Green, interviews leaders from the fields of business, government, education, and the non-profit sector. We uncover the stories behind these leaders and learn more about their journey.
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Tripp Costen, President, Costen Floors
Tripp Costen is the third-generation of leaders in the successful family business. Costen Floors was founded in 1948 and has survived the many up-and-downs that are prevalent in a family business.
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Dennis Bickmeier, President, Richmond International Raceway
John Polk, John Polk & Associates - Are your slides getting in the way of your message?
Michael Bor, Founder and CEO, CarLotz
Welcome to Episode 019 of the Lead. Learn. Grow. podcast. In this episode, we chat with Michael Bor, the Founder and CEO of CarLotz.
Michael has an undergraduate degree from Lehigh University and ea…
Natalie McNamara, Owner, CreativeMktgGroup - Not making a Plan B
Jay Markiewicz, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs, Virginia Commonwealth University - Life is series of mini-experiments
On Episode 017, we are joined by Jay Markiewicz, the Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at Virginia Commonwealth University. Jay discusses his students passion for entrepreneurship, how he thinks …
Eric Glymph, Owner, EDGe Business Planning
Episode 016 bring us Eric Glymph, Owner of EDGe Business Planning. Eric is a graduate of Indiana University and has been an entrepreneur for 6 years in Richmond. In this episode, Eric talks about his…
7 Traps Sales Coaches Must Overcome
On episode 015 of the Lead. Learn. Grow. podcast Robin Green, President and Owner of Sandler Training in Richmond, VA, discusses the 7 Traps Sales Coaches Must Overcome. In this episode, Robin talks …
Curt Hammitt, Owner, Propel Your Career
Episode 014 brings us Curt Hammitt of Propel Your Career. Curt shares how we can use Six Sigma management principles to our everyday lives and some great ideas on finding your passion. Curt shares hi…
Jesse Wysocki, COO, The McShin Foundation
You aren't going to believe some of the experiences Jesse Wysocki shares with us on Episode 013. A former heroin addict, his addiction took him down a dark road - and landed him in jail for an extend…
Episode 012 - Alison Conners, Owner, Renaissance Executive Forums
Episode 011 - Ellen McIllhenny, Author and Partner, B2B CEO
On Episode 011, Ellen McIllhenny joins us for a wide-ranging discussion from being 6-sport athlete in high school to her current role as a Partner at B2B CEO.
Ellen has twenty years of experience as…
RIck Whittington, Whittington Consulting
Episode 010 brings us Rick Whittington, Founder and Principal of Whittington Consulting in Richmond, VA.
Rick looks back at some of the small-town values he learned and how they have shaped his life…
Kevin Eastman, Author and former NBA basketball coach
Organizational Excellence, Robin Green, Sandler Training
In Episode 008, Robin takes to the mic alone and describes a number of blind spots that hinder the growth of even the best companies. If you are a business owner or senior executive, you'll be able t…
Episode 007 - Kyle Adams, Adams Performance
Kyle Adams is the owner of Adams Performance, a comprehensive sports performance center in Richmond, VA. Kyle earned the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and al…
Episode 006 - Mark Casper, Executive Director, Tech4Troops
Mark Casper has worked for some of the biggest companies in the region. But he found his true calling when he landed the lead role at Tech4Troops in Richmond, VA. He shares his passion for helping ou…
Episode 005 - Rob White, Fastsigns of Richmond
Episode 005 of the Lead. Learn. Grow. podcast features Rob White, the owner of Fastsigns of Richmond. Rob shares his thoughts on business ownership and how franchises operate. He also has some tremen…
Episode 004 - Doug Moran, Best-Selling Author, Executive Coach, Consultant
Episode 004 is with Doug Moran. Doug wrote the best-selling book, "If You Will Lead", a deep dive into leadership using the Rudyard Kipling's "If" as a backdrop. We talk about why this poem had such …
Episode 002 - Jonathan Young, Virginia State University
Episode 002 brings us Jonathan Young, a faculty member and Director of Corporate Relations at Virginia State University. In his spare time, Jonathan is a member of the Richmond Public Schools Board o…