Your host, Brad Hunter, sits down with Jenny Coates, President of Boathouse Sports, to discuss leadership, business growth, and the future of U.S.-made apparel. Jenny shares insights from her career journey, her approach to team building, and how Boathouse is expanding its retail presence nationwide.

Jenny Coates has built an impressive career in sales and brand management, working with industry leaders like Macy’s, Martha Stewart Living, and Storebound. Now at Boathouse Sports, she is focused on revitalizing the company’s retail strategy, growing its footprint beyond team sports, and emphasizing the importance of American-made products.

This episode explores the evolution of sales strategies, the role of digital content in retail success, and the importance of networking and mentorship. Jenny also discusses the integration of AI in business operations, from product development to marketing. She shares her philosophy on leadership, the key traits she looks for in employees, and how businesses can stay competitive in a shifting retail landscape.

To learn more about Boathouse Sports and its made-in-the-USA apparel, visit their website:

https://www.boathouse.com

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Your host, Brad Hunter, sits down with Brent Eck, CEO & President, a visionary consumer healthcare & technology executive with over 20 years of global business leadership experience. Brent is a strategic, results-driven leader with deep expertise in healthcare, personalized medicine, wellness, and medtech. He has a proven track record of leveraging market-based, data-driven strategies to sustain a novel, consumer-centric product pipeline. As a transparent and empowering leader, he is committed to creating and leading positive-impact companies.

Brent is the founder of Sage, an innovative health platform designed to help users track their health data, analyze biomarkers, and gain actionable insights for proactive health management. With a background in healthcare and nutrition, Brent shares his frustrations with traditional healthcare systems and how Sage aims to bridge the gap between patients and optimal health outcomes. Sage leverages AI to compare past and present health data, ensuring users are well-prepared for doctor visits and equipped with relevant questions for their physicians.

This episode dives into how AI and personalized health data can revolutionize preventive healthcare. Brent shares how Sage is making an impact by providing users with meaningful health insights, preparing them for medical consultations, and expanding its capabilities to include metabolic health and DNA analysis. He also unpacks actionable strategies for leveraging AI in healthcare and building tools that empower individuals with data-driven health autonomy.

To learn more about Sage and its cutting-edge health solutions, visit their website.

Connect with Brent Eck on LinkedIn.

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Your host, Brad Hunter, sits down with Tyler Clark, co-founder of Zawadie, to explore how mission-driven outsourcing is transforming businesses and empowering refugee communities around the globe.

Tyler Clark is the co-founder of Zawadie, an innovative outsourcing company that connects skilled refugees with remote work opportunities at U.S. companies. Leveraging technologies like Starlink, Zawadie has already created meaningful work for over 200 refugees, providing them with stable income and a clear path to economic independence. Beyond Zawadie, Tyler is the founder of Village Libraries, where he built 22 libraries in eight countries through partnerships. His passion lies in using business as a force for good—uplifting marginalized communities while delivering top-tier services to clients.

This episode dives into how purpose-driven outsourcing can create a win-win for businesses and underserved communities. Tyler shares how Zawadie is making an impact by providing reliable, high-quality outsourcing services while empowering refugees with meaningful work. He also unpacks actionable strategies for aligning profit with purpose, building impactful partnerships, and scaling socially responsible enterprises.

To learn more about Zawadie and its impactful outsourcing solutions, visit their website [HERE].

Connect with Tyler Clark at tyler.clark@zawadie.com or on LinkedIn [HERE].

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