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Business Leaders of America Podcast

Business Leaders of America Podcast

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 Business leaders from across America sharing their personal journeys and experiences with existing and emerging leaders of America, offering insights into their paths to success.2023 マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Johnathan Grzybowski - Co-founder and CMO of Penji

    Johnathan Grzybowski - Co-founder and CMO of Penji
    2025/07/15
    Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Johnathan Grzybowski, the CMO and co-founder of Penji — a creative subscription platform that’s changing the way businesses access top-tier design talent. From bootstrapping Penji into an Inc. 5000 company serving clients like Uber and Reebok, to building a remote team of elite creatives, Johnathan shares key lessons from his entrepreneurial journey. We also dig into what makes Penji’s customer experience stand out in a crowded market, and how Johnathan's content platforms like Dear Dads and Free Ideas are creating deeper connections beyond business. If you’re an entrepreneur, creative leader, or just someone navigating growth, this conversation is packed with valuable perspective. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Co-founder and CMO of Penji, an Inc. 5000 company • Built Penji from the ground up with no outside funding, serving thousands of clients worldwide, including brands like Reebok, Uber, Pep Boys, Kohl’s, and 1-800-Flowers. • Developed an on-demand, unlimited design service that eliminates the need for hiring or long-term contracts, while leading a fully remote team comprised of the top 2% of creative talent. • Host of two content platforms: Dear Dads, sharing fatherhood stories, and Free Ideas, offering daily business strategies • Frequently featured speaker and guest on podcasts and events focused on entrepreneurship, branding, and leadership • Recognized for championing accessibility in creative services and building strong, human-centered brand experiences How to connect with Johnathan Grzybowski • Email: johnathan@penji.co • https://penji.co/ • https://www.linkedin.com/in/grzybowskij/ • https://www.instagram.com/penji.co/ • https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskij/ • https://www.youtube.com/@dotpenji • https://getfreeideas.com/ Show Notes [1:31] Johnathan shares the origin story of Penji. What sparked the idea, how the early challenges shaped the company, and what it took to grow it into an Inc. 5000 brand serving clients like Reebok and Uber. [7:23] We explore what it’s like managing a mostly remote team—how Johnathan leads from a distance, builds trust, and maintains a strong company culture [9:20] Johnathan offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Penji operates, detailing the customer experience, creative workflow, and what sets their process apart in the world of on-demand design. [16:39] Johnathan discusses his approach to attracting and retaining some of the top 2% of creative talent, and how he’s built a high-performance team culture that drives exceptional results. [20:08] How Penji consistently delivers on its bold promise of unlimited design, without hiring hassles, long-term contracts, or missed deadlines, and the systems behind that reliability. [22:41] Johnathan dives into the inspiration behind personal passion projects like Dear Dads and Free Ideas, and how they’ve allowed him to build deeper, more human connections beyond the business world. [26:04] Johnathan reflects on the challenges of maintaining work-life balance as a new father, and how he’s learning to navigate the demands of entrepreneurship while being present for his growing family. [30:54] How listeners can connect with him, learn more about Penji’s services, and explore his personal platforms like Dear Dads and Free Ideas. [31:31] Advice to early-stage entrepreneurs on what it really takes to build something from the ground up and how to stay focused when the path gets tough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 分
  • Michael Cerdá - Executive Product Advisor of Build Something

    Michael Cerdá - Executive Product Advisor of Build Something
    2025/06/24
    Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Michael Cerdá, a visionary builder behind some of the most iconic digital products of our time. From launching Disney+ to over 100 million subscribers, to helping build the Apple Card and Marcus platform at Goldman Sachs, to transforming TelevisaUnivision into a global streaming powerhouse with Vix, Michael has consistently built category-defining products at massive scale. We explore his earlier work at Facebook, and how each chapter taught him something different about culture, leadership, and execution. We dive into what it really takes to lead inside high-stakes environments, where bold ideas must be matched by world-class execution, and how emotional intelligence, cultural alignment, and purposeful leadership separate good teams from great ones. If you're looking to understand what it takes to build products and companies that truly last, this episode is a masterclass in doing just that. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Executive Product Advisor of Build Something, advising CEOs and executive teams on scaling products, teams, and company culture • Scaled Disney+ from concept to over 100 million subscribers and $4B+ in revenue within three years • Chief Product Officer at Goldman Sachs, overseeing Marcus platform growth to $43B+ in assets and co-developing the Apple Card • Transformed TelevisaUnivision into a digital-first media company by launching Vix, reaching 50M+ monthly AVOD users and 10M SVOD subscribers, while driving $1B in annual streaming revenue through ad-supported and subscription models. • Director of Product at Facebook, leading media product experiences across news, sports, and live streaming • Head of Product at Vevo, where he drove exponential growth in user engagement • Early innovation leader at MySpace and Ooma, transforming voice-over IP access and digital music discovery • Author of Build Something: Building Products, Business & Culture How to connect with Michael Cerda • https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcerda/ • https://www.build-something.com/ • https://www.instagram.com/imcerdafied/?hl=en • https://www.facebook.com/michaelcerda • https://x.com/imcerdafied Show Notes [1:36] How Michael’s journey began, from early roles in sales to building transformative product experiences at powerhouse companies like Disney+, Goldman Sachs, Facebook, and Vevo and what shaped his unique path along the way. [4:54] Reflecting on the challenges of stepping into Facebook’s youth-driven culture as an industry hire. [9:55] Michael recalls a tense meeting with Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, where he raised concerns about news content in the Facebook feed and how it could fuel echo chambers, putting the platform at the center of growing responsibility. [16:55] Balancing bold innovation with disciplined execution, especially in high-stakes, fast-paced environments like media, finance, and tech. [24:24] Unpacking why EQ-driven, authentic leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, especially in environments that favor speed, hierarchy, and rigid execution. He shares how emotional intelligence can be a superpower, but only when matched to the right culture. [26:53] Sharing how even projects like “Super Fan”, which didn’t go as planned, still brought meaningful wins and lessons that contributed to his growth as a leader. [32:23] Michael discusses what he’s building with Build Something, his new venture that focuses on guiding businesses forward. He reflects on the shift from being inside a company to supporting teams from the outside, and the unique challenges that come with that transition. [40:09] How listeners can connect with Michael and pick up their copy of his book, Build Something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 分
  • Reginald Ward - Founder of LEGAXY Life Coaching

    Reginald Ward - Founder of LEGAXY Life Coaching
    2025/06/10
    Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Reginald “Reggie” Ward, founder of LEGAXY Life Coaching, a transformative platform dedicated to helping individuals uncover their purpose, elevate their performance, and live with impact. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and former professional football player, Reginald has spent over 35 years mentoring youth, guiding business leaders, and empowering underserved communities through leadership training and personal development. We dive into the moment he knew his mission would be rooted in service, how his mother’s lessons on hard work shaped his life, and why he believes discovering your “X-Factor” is essential in today’s world. He also shares insight into his partnership with Ultrax, a next-generation performance intelligence platform helping coaches and athletes unlock elite-level performance through real-time data and insights. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founder and CEO of LEGAXY Life Coaching, a global platform for personal development and leadership transformation. • Strategic partner with Ultrax, a cutting-edge performance intelligence platform for athletes and coaches • Author of The Power of "I", an inspirational guide focused on identity, purpose, and service • 35+ years of experience in coaching, mentorship, and leadership training • Former wide receiver for the University of Notre Dame and professional football player for the Ottawa Rough Riders in the CFL How to connect with Reggie Ward • https://legaxylifecoaching.com/ • https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachreggieward-/ • https://www.instagram.com/reggieward23 • https://www.tiktok.com/@coachreggieward?lang=en • https://www.youtube.com/@TheInspirationalArchitect • https://www.amazon.com/Power-Inspirational-Conquering-Challenges-Embracing/dp/1662833490 Show Notes [1:27] Reggie shares the moment he realized his purpose after football would be rooted in service, and how his Mother helped shape that mission early in life. [2:32] Reflecting the powerful life lessons passed down from his mother, and how their values continue to guide his approach to leadership, integrity, and hard work. [4:21] The vision behind LEGAXY Life Coaching and how he helps individuals discover their unique “X-Factor”, the traits that set them apart and to live with purpose and impact. [7:51] What led him to write The Power of "I" and unpacks a core lesson from the book around the connection between identity, inspiration, and living with purpose. [11:36] The greatest gap in youth leadership today, particularly in underserved communities, and how his mentorship approach is designed to meet that need with intention and impact. [13:50] Reggie discusses his partnership with Ultrax, a next-generation performance intelligence platform, and explains why he believes it’s a transformative tool for athletes and coaches looking to elevate performance through data-driven insights. [15:58] Breaking down how Ultrax works, from the advanced technology that captures real-time performance metrics to how coaches and athletes can apply the data for personalized development, injury prevention, and elite-level training results. [23:43] How listeners can get connected with Ultrax and the easiest way to get started if you're an athlete, coach, or organization looking to level up performance through cutting-edge intelligence. [29:03] How listeners can connect with Reggie personally, dive deeper into LEGAXY Life Coaching, and get a copy of his book The Power of "I". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分

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