During this conversation you’ll hear us delve into the foundation truth that “people matter.” This is a core believe that James and I share, and James says it best – “it’s just the right thing to do” to value others. Listen to his insights on books and resources to expand your “people” knowledge and so much more. James Klein is the leader of commercial banking, wealth management and consumer banking divisions of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. He enjoys spending his time helping staff and...

In today’s conversation, we “blow the doors” off of the Marlo Higgins brand, and talk about what it really means to grow as a team and how we remain consistent in our voice, style, and message. Amanda Lund has wanted to tell stories since before she knew how to write them. As a Brand Storyteller, she specializes in creating digital content that connects small businesses to their ideal clients. A University of Iowa graduate and Iowa native, Amanda has worked with both local and nationwide...

During our conversation we discuss what it takes to be leader, how to work with others to ensure everyone’s needs and goals are being addressed, and how to create a routine that leaves room for growth. Craig Montz is the Operations Manager at Modern Piping Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA. He is a husband and father and enjoys empowering others through his leadership and mentoring. You can listen to the full interview at bit.ly/22MotivationalMinWithMarlo and find more inspiration, motivation, and...

During our conversation you can learn more about Gabe’s theories on telling authentic stories in order rise above the “noise” of marketing, how to make a lasting impression, and why love is the foundation upon which he has built his business. Gabe Erickson is the CEO & President of Flow Media. He carries many titles: entrepreneur, speaker, visionary, and lover of people. You can listen to the full interview at bit.ly/22MotivationalMinWithMarlo and find more inspiration, motivation, and...

Today I sat down with longtime colleague Alison Turner and we talked about the grit needed to succeed in sales leadership. She gets real about what it takes to perform with consistency, and looking at business as a choice. Alison’s interview is all about ACTION and pivoting in business. She has had 4 business and lived in 3 different states, always rising and meeting the challenge to be a top performer. In 10 years between changing business and moves, she has transitioned her journey 7...

This episode is the perfect spring cleaning message. Listen in as Joshua describes how he began the journey of minimalism, and what it takes to balance writing, speaking gigs, and a blog with over a million subscribers. His simple style makes things seem possible, and I love how he communicated how to present ‘gifting’ with family and friends. Joshua Becker is inspiring others to live more by owning less. His blog Becoming Minimalist has over one million subscribers and he is the...

Charles Klasson Jr. is a visionary leader & ideator, transforming organizations with purpose & entrepreneurial drive to accomplish the unthinkable. He is affiliated with CIVCO Medical Solutions, and the University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business. Charles is a visionary leader and innovator inspiring organizations with entrepreneurial drive to achieve excellence and win while accomplishing the seemingly impossible or unthinkable. “All IN” describes his passionate...

Julia Katsivo is an award-winning entrepreneur, a success coach, and a motivational speaker who has helped c-suite employees, small businesses, and professionals, maximize their potential for the results they want in their personal and professional lives. She has helped structure business models, income streams, lifestyle balance, and transition paths for clients in Canada, the US, and parts of Africa. Julia Katsivo is an active member of several international organizations in which she holds...

Julia Katsivo is an award-winning entrepreneur, a success coach, and a motivational speaker who has helped c-suite employees, small businesses, and professionals, maximize their potential for the results they want in their personal and professional lives. She has helped structure business models, income streams, lifestyle balance, and transition paths for clients in Canada, the US, and parts of Africa. Julia Katsivo is an active member of several international organizations in which she holds...

Tasked with creating shared services model and preparing the organization to operate at scale. Worked closely with each country manager to develop the right strategy and operating plan for the thirteen markets across the region. This included portfolio performance, risk analysis, and P&L impact. Transition the call center operation from a cost to revenue center. Increased business unit contribution margin by building account management teams in new markets; Kula Lumpur, Tokyo, Shenzhen...

My goal this year has been to be more transparent with you. My years in the coaching industry has taught me that from a distance, my brand looks pretty fierce (which is a good thing, sometimes) but I wanted to take some time to get real about myself and what it takes to run a business in the midst of challenges. Just like you, I’m far from being impervious to challenges. Maybe you’ve read Mark Brodinsky’s recent story about me in “The Sunday Series.” Mark went way back to the beginning,...

The mission: to positively impact the lives of a billion people. Through my words, my heart, my insight, my dedication to personal development and helping others to become the very best version of themselves, we can change the world. The only people who ever do are the ones crazy enough to believe they can. I am a Writer, Author, Blogger, Speaker, Inspirer, Emmy-Award winner. Author: It Takes 2. Surviving Breast Cancer: A Spouse’s Story, #1 Amazon Best-Seller (2013) The Blog (started January...

Emily, author of Effective Immediately: How To Fit In, Stand Out, and Move Up at Your First Real Job, distinguishes spirituality from religion, and how to incorporate spiritual practices into your workday to create a more meaningful career. Emily Bennington is a bestselling author and founder of Work+Space Conscious Career Design. Named one of Monster.com’s 11 Career Experts to Follow, Emily has led training programs on composure for numerous Fortune 500 companies and has been featured in...

Robby, currently working on his first book Millennial Entrepreneur, reveals how he began building websites at fourteen years old, and the lessons he learned on journey to success. “People prepare for failure quite a bit,” says Robby, “and a lot of people don’t prepare for success." Robby Berthume, is a matchmaker for founders, brands & ad agencies, and author of Millennial Entrepreneur. His business, Bull & Beard, has the strategic vision and perspective needed to bring agency’s ideas...

Dave, author of Boss or Leader, is focused on teaching others how to lead without titles, and what leadership can do for personal growth. During this interview he also shares his thoughts on perseverance, the word “no,” and getting in front of success people who resonate with you. Dave Ferguson is an internationally recognized executive coach, mentor, speaker, and trainer in the areas of leadership and personal development. Dave helps business owners, executives, top management leaders, and...

Darrell Keezer, author of Your Website Should Help Your Business, Not Hurt It, highlights key questions for business owners to ask themselves in order to create a personalized web strategy. Darrell reminds listeners that the fastest way to increase traffic and sales is to focus on the client. “You can’t get to your user by thinking about yourself,” he states. Darrell Keezer, Founder of Candybox & Launch 48, is a digital marketer and keynote speaker. Darrell speaks at over 50 events per...

Shiny is the author of You Are A Star! Shine!, and is focused on revealing the importance of understanding the laws of the universe and how they apply to humans and our dream lives. During the conversation, the two delve into Shiny’s “defining moment”, and what motivated her to make the connection between the big bang and individual success. “If you don’t understand the big picture,” Shiny says, “you can’t create your small piece of it.” Shiny is a Change Agent, who is really passionate...

Greg Faxon is a business growth coach who helps entrepreneurs unleash their full potential. He is the author of Don’t Let The Fear Win: How To Get Out Of Your Own Way And Grow Your Business…Fast. A former All-American wrestler and world-class Spartan Racer, Greg combines his love of peak performance with his gift for helping clients radically increase the impact and income of their businesses. You can learn more about Greg at gregfaxon.com, where he explores the intersection of business and...

A community builder at heart, I'm obsessed with connecting people passionate about their ideas. In 2012, I embarked on a mission to help the brands in our backyard connect with their human customers more humanly. What started as a local social media management firm grew to the culture-driven, creative agency you know today. If you love to talk about startup communities, social brands, Iowa City -- or whatever you're building, hacking on, or endlessly passionate about -- I'd love to listen....

Highly creative and multitalented, Graphic Designer with extensive experience in marketing. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities; highly skilled in client and vendor relations; ability to multi task and maintain quality. Talented at taking projects from concept through final delivery. Passionate designer and inventive creator of marketing strategies and advertising campaigns. Specialties: Direct...

This week on 22 Minutes with Marlo, Marlo and Bo apply the principles of athletics to living a purposeful and successful life. An athlete, coach, and entrepreneur, Bo Porter has pulled from his experiences and conducted personal interviews to write his most recent book, “The End Game.” In his book, Bo explains why sports really exist and the lessons that can be learned from the playing field. During his interview he reveals a power philosophy that has driven his success, “It’s all about...

Bill is an internationally-acclaimed thought leader who is known for extremely useful content, with a passion for making it easier for everyone to work smarter, not harder. He is an IBM Futurist, and has conducted high-impact future of work research for such firms as SAP. Bill has written eight best-selling business books, all focused on helping you do and be your best. His first book, Simplicity, was the Number 5 Leadership/ Management book on Amazon in 2000. His latest book, Future...

Keld Jensen has more than 25 years’ experience in international management, negotiation, and communication from his post as managing director of a listed Scandinavian company. As Former Chairman of the Centre for Negotiation at the Copenhagen Business School, one of the top business schools in the world, he teaches Business Administration, Management, and International Negotiation. He also teaches at other prominent Executive MBA schools worldwide as a guest lecturer in negotiation, trust,...

Voted one of the Top 15 Business Growth Experts to watch by Currency Fair, Meridith Elliott Powell is an award winning author, keynote speaker and business strategist. With a background in corporate sales and leadership, her career expands over several industries including banking, healthcare and finance. Meridith worked her way up from an entry-level position to earn her seat at the C-Suite table. She is Certified Speaking Professional, a designation held by less than twelve percent of...

Mr. Klopp who holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University was the founder of The North Face, where he served as President and CEO for over 20 years. During that time The North Face was honored with many awards for being the best managed company in its industry, including being lauded by Business Week Magazine for providing one of the best brands and highest quality products of any company in the United States. Mr. Klopp led The North Face to its position as the largest and most technically...