Power Forward
The journey to success is different for everyone. The obstacles we overcome along the way are often what make us who we are. Come along as we travel the paths of the most influential people at one of the fastest growing companies in the country. Their stories will inspire you to Power Forward in all that you do.
Episodes
61 episodes
What are You Passionate About? with Erika Swilley - Episode #61
Erika Swilley knew from an early age that she wanted a career in which she could help others. She didn’t know her path would lead to sports and the NBA. In this episode, Erika explains how she’s followed her passion to become the Detroit Piston...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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36:05
Be Your Own CEO with David Thomas - Episode #60
As the Director of Operations for Michigan State’s basketball team, David Thomas was known as the guy who got things done. Now, he’s doing something brand new - in the world of financial planning. In this episode, you’ll find out why David made...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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39:08
What Gets You Out of Bed with Robert Tuchman - Episode #59
Robert Tuchman has started, built, and sold companies before. However, starting a new business during the pandemic presented a new set of challenges. In this episode, you’ll find out what it takes to go out on your own as an entrepreneur and wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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47:00
Stop Thinking and Start Doing with Lauren Foundos - Episode #58
Lauren Foundos was killing it in her job on Wall Street, but she knew it was time - time to make her business idea a reality. Five years later, she’s raised millions in capital and her fitness tech company is partnering with brands such as the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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43:16
Game of Hundos Part 2 with Michael Ortiz - Episode #57
Running 100 100-mile races in 100 weeks is a daunting goal on its own. But what happens when a global pandemic threatens to bring the journey to a halt? In this episode, our conversation with Michael Ortiz continues. You’ll hear how the Game of...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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42:31
Game of Hundos with Michael Ortiz - Episode #56
You don’t have to be extraordinary to accomplish extraordinary things. That’s the message from Michael Ortiz, who went from not being a runner at all to pursuing a goal that seems impossible: running 100 100-mile races in 100 strai...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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48:09
Comfortable in Any Room with Gina Coleman - Episode #55
From the NBA to the financial industry, Gina Coleman has been comfortable in every room she’s been in. It’s helped her achieve success both as an entrepreneur and as a corporate executive. In this episode, you’ll find out Gina’s advice for earn...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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47:59
Staying True to Your Roots with Andrew Blake - Episode #54
Leading a 75-year old company comes with a lot of pressure. And Andrew Blake wouldn’t have it any other way. In this episode, you’ll find out how he’s planting his flag in the soil of a company that is still finding new ways to gro...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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20:40
More Than Mortgages with Cubie and Christian Hernandez, Mares Mortgage - Episode #53
Cubie and Christian Hernandez are more than loan officers at Mares Mortgage. They are true advisors to their clients and citizens who uphold their community. In this episode, the Hernandez brothers share how they’re making an impact beyond the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:01:55
Coaching Them Up with Jamy Bechler - Episode #52
From the basketball court to the boardroom, every winning team has a common denominator that sets it apart. In this episode, Jamy Bechler pulls back the curtain on leadership through practical strategies and principles he teaches after 20+ year...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:00:35
A Girl with a Dream with Amanda Adamcheck - Episode #51
What makes someone who is climbing the corporate ladder decide to start over from the ground floor? For Amanda Adamcheck, it came down to the chance to live her dream. In this episode, you’ll find out how Amanda turned a side hustle into a thri...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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46:33
The IT Factor with Jason Bressler - Episode #50
Leading the mortgage industry in innovative technology isn’t enough for Jason Bressler. He’s looking to build the best IT team in any business, anywhere. In this episode, you’ll find out how UWM’s Chief Technology Officer plans to do that by fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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52:16
Get to Know That Voice Inside with Heather Zara - Episode #49
Figuring out what direction you want your business to take can be daunting – that is until you realize there is no right or wrong choice. There’s only the choice that’s best for you. In this episode, you’ll learn how Heather Zara built her own ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:02:45
Creating a Joyful Culture with Rich Sheridan - Episode #48
Who do we serve and what does delight look like for them? By asking those two questions, Rich Sheridan created a company that has attracted people from around the world who want to replicate the culture of Menlo Innovations. In this episode, yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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49:50
Setting the Tone with Rod Wallace - Episode #47
Rod Wallace has one of the most important jobs a leader can have: shaping the future of the next generation. Rod creates opportunities for young people through music, something he’s passionate about as a 30-year veteran of the music business hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:00:12
Mastering the Soft Skills with Steve Herz - Episode #46
As a long-time talent agent, Steve Herz has helped elevate the careers of countless broadcasters. In the process, Steve has figured out what separates good from great in any business. In this episode, Steve reveals how mastering the soft skills...
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50:52
Sky’s the Limit with Skylar Welch - Episode #45
Find a way instead of an excuse. That’s the mantra mortgage broker Skylar Welch used to reach her 2020 goals despite the obstacles thrown her way by the pandemic. In this episode, you’ll find out how Skylar has grown her business with a mentali...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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40:28
The Fabric of a Successful Business with Desmond Ferguson - Episode #44
Desmond Ferguson knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur since he was cutting hair in his Mom’s basement. It’s what allowed him to buy his first car at 16 years old and eventually start Moneyball Sportswear. In this episode, you’ll find out how Mo...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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52:02
The Ballet of Business with Stacy Tuschl - Episode #43
Anyone who’s ever run a business knows it can be a delicate dance to manage everything – sometimes literally! In this episode, you’ll find out how Stacy Tuschl started her own dance studio at the age of 18 and turned it into a multi-million dol...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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50:14
The Grinder Mentality with Matt Gouge - Episode #42
There’s no substitute for hard work. It’s a lesson Matt Gouge learned from his father, who never missed a day of work as a truck driver. It’s the same lesson that has made Matt a successful mortgage broker. In this episode, you’ll find out how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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56:16
It Takes a Village with Shamayim Harris - Episode #41
To change her community, she had to re-build it. Her name is Shemayim Harris, but everyone knows her simply as Mama Shu. In this episode, you’ll find out how a former school administrator became the Founder and CEO of Avalon Village, a sustaina...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:01:53
The Long Run with Chris Lampen-Crowell - Episode #40
Chris Lampen-Crowell didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur. He just knew he loved running and building relationships. In this episode, you’ll find out how Chris built Gazelle Sports for the long run by focusing on community, culture, and cus...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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57:32
Elevate Your Game with Jake Kelfer - Episode #39
When Jake Kelfer decided to go into business on his own, he asked himself 2 questions: What do I know and how can I help people? In this episode, you’ll find out how Jake became an author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker – all before the...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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58:57
What Brought You Here Today? with Khali Sweeney - Episode #38
Everyone told him he’d be dead or in jail by 21. He didn’t learn how to read until he was an adult. Yet Khali Sweeney found a way to not only turn his life around, but also do the same for hundreds of kids. In this episode, you’ll find out how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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49:16
A Better Way to Deliver an Idea with Adam Rosh - Episode #37
Adam Rosh always knew he didn’t have to invent something to become a successful entrepreneur. He just needed to find a better way to deliver. In this episode, you’ll find out how Rosh went from an emergency room physician to opening his own edu...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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53:50
