Michael is pragmatic and thoughtful— that is what I love to see in a leader-- he is also an economist.  Seeing the world through that lens creates opportunities for analytical perspectives leading to principled explanations for hard-to-solve problems.  Economists blend facts with human behaviors and that helps us understand where we have been and what we need to do to improve, moving forward.  Michael has wonderful, practical perspective and that makes him a dynamic leader.  Grateful to share his leadership intellect on the ictpodcast. 

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Michael Austin, former Chief Economist and candidate for Kansas State Treasurer

Sam Foreman is a leader.  He leads with his actions.  And he is one of the most thoughtful and intelligent people I know.  Make it a point in your life to find people you respect and engage in a conversation.  Listen empathically and the results are reciprocal advancement.  We are grateful for this enlightened and nourishing conversation with Mr. Sam Foreman. 

Sam Foreman, founder, Foreman Law

My father always tells me to enjoy the victories, no matter how small, and I know he is right.  Robert Feeney the Co-Founder of Ringorang by Knowledge as a Service (KaaS) comes back on the podcast because I love talking to him (and his Co-Founder BW Barkley— BW we will catch you on another convo) and Ringorang is celebrating some Milestones!  The work we do can be a grind and it is the grind that provides opportunities like this conversation. 

Celebrate your Milestones with Chief Vision Officer, Robert Feeney

Dr. Galichia, a lifelong Kansan, is internationally recognized for the advancements and contributions he has made in the field of interventional cardiology.  Heart Disease is still the #1 killer in the United States and Dr. Galichia has made it his life’s work to give people the opportunity to live full lives by treating cardiac and vascular diseases.  His work included the mentoring of hundreds of Doctors around the world so that these life saving techniques could be taught and shared across the globe.  We are great full for his time to share his story on the ictpodcast. 

Dr. Joseph Galichia, Interventional Cardiologist and Founder, Galichia Medical Group

Golf is a great game for life; teaching character, focus, communication, glory, defeat and individual responsibility.  With all of those tremendous lessons to learn it makes sense to introduce kids to golf as early as possible.  And that is what the First Tee does— creates the opportunity for kids to participate.  When we participate we are better equipped to win in life.  Corey Novascone is leading the charge and proactively getting kids to win by getting them to the First Tee.  We thank Corey for his work and for this conversation 

First Tee, Corey Novascone, Program Director

This is just the most fun episode… talking with great friends about the movies we love.  Remember that life needs to be fun and inspiring.  Movies bring us so much laughter and perspective.  Enjoy.

Movies! with The Meat & Dr. Dix

Advocating for free markets and the protection of your personal liberties is a work ethic.  It is not to be taken for granted.  Freedom is not free is true —  it has also been relegated to a slogan or bumper sticker— weakening the strength of that simple but powerful statement.  Freedom is our god given right.  It is not controversial.  And when you think of it as a work ethic you take responsibility for the perpetuation of it every day.  Freedom.

Freedom with James Franko, President Kansas Policy Institute

More important than being an entrepreneur-- teaching others the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.  And that is exactly what Kylie and her organization, Youth Entrepreneurs does; they give young people the tools to create and contribute to society entrepreneurially.  YE has been fostering individual responsibility and freedom through its programs since the early 1990's.  Today they are launching Empowered (teachempowered.org) to breath entrepreneurial life into Educators and students. 

Kylie Stupka, President Youth Entrepreneurs/Empowered

Sveta grew up in communist Soviet Union. As the Soviet Union fell, her family wanted to come to America, Sveta went along because she had dreams of a better life for her and a better life for her future children.  It turns out that the freedom to choose has its advantages.  Sveta cam to the United States and took full advantage of the freedoms afforded to her.  She created a successful business, showing us all that when you work hard at something you can succeed, despite the fear of failure.  You don’t know how lucky your circumstances are until you compare them to something else.  I am so grateful to share Sveta’s perspective and story with you. 

Sveta’s! Founder/Owner Sveta Yakubovich

Samantha comes back on the ictpdcast because we love talking with her and she has more entrepreneurial efforts to share.  She is the example of keeping at it in life because it is the only way you will detect and then utilize your unique abilities.  Samantha is Publishing 2 magazines now and they are successful because she connects people with her platform.  Activate your unique abilities and you'll have as much fun in life as Samantha Luciarini.

Samantha Luciarini, Publisher BeLocal and Real Producers

I'll bet you have a definition floating around in your head and I'll bet that its got some relevancy-- on the other hand, you are probably far off.  Blockchain is misunderstood.  So that is why we talk about it in definition and application with the President of Flint Hills Group, (a creator of awesome custom software) Dave Cunningham.   I make the case that Blockchain is simply a technology to improve trade.  Dave has a lot better perspective as we discuss how this technology is and will invade your life. 

BLOCKCHAIN-- with Dave Cunningham, President Flint Hills Group

They have service in their Company name and that is because they have service in their hearts.  The best entrepreneurs have a connection with their product far greater than profit.  BW Barkley & Robert Feeney created their business out of a mutual desire to improve human behavior.  Changing behavior for the better is a very difficult thing to do.  And these characters took what they learned from years in Hollywood about story telling and people and built Ringorang to give us all a chance to improve how our stories (our real lives) turn out.  

Ringorang by Knowledge as a Service, Inc.-- CoFounders Robert Feeney and BW Barkley

Entrepreneurs have a way of seeing obstacles as temporary impediments rather than a crippling problem.  Said another way, they do not focus on hurdles, they adapt and move forward in spite of them.  And in no case is that greater represented than the liquor business.  Laws are draconian in the state of Kansas (or at least they were) and an entrepreneur in that industry must be alert because the rules are always changing-- often times to the detriment of their business.  Clint Ayesh has adapted over the last 20 years and his business thrives because of it.  

Clint Ayesh, Owner Crestview Wine and Spirits-- Liquor Industry in Kansas

The measure of a strong community is in the ability to collaborate to increase capabilities and deliver a higher level of service for all.  The partnership between the Wichita Open and Kansas University School of Medicine Pediatrics exemplifies how private solutions impact the lives of a community.  The beneficiaries are the children and families in this Greater Wichita and that makes us all stronger. I am so grateful to share this conversation with the Coach, Roy Turner and Dr. Brian Pate.  Thank you gentlemen.  We are stronger because of you. 

Roy Turner, Tournament Director, Wichita Open & Dr. Brian Pate Chair of Pediatrics Kansas University School. of Medicine

CULTURE WARS! This is most certainly an American conjured social construct and primarily a bunch of nonsense, but it sure is fun to talk about the affects culture has on us in this Awesome, wonderful, free country --that gives us all the opportunity to live and say the way we choose-- with Dr. Dix who is full of knowledge and interesting perspectives (yes I know this is a run on sentence).  Lets talk to one another, communicate and we can achieve beautiful things. 

Dr. Dix discusses Culture Wars

Entrepreneurs are driven, focused, and succeed under pressure. Brandon and Mike interview these individuals to find out what makes them tick and how they power through adversity to build their businesses.

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