Moving from Surviving to Thriving with Reed Strathdee Lewis
Originators: An Entrepreneurial Podcast
Release Date: 08/25/2022
The Power of Mindset and Belief Systems with Britt Lefkoe
Originators: An Entrepreneurial Podcast
In this episode of the Originators Podcast, host Zak Leedom sits down with Britt Lefkoe, a leading business and personal development coach. Britt shares her story of how, from a young age, she grew up with her father's work of helping people shift their mindset and limiting beliefs. Britt honors her late father's legacy by evolving the work he started and becoming an expert in her own right. Together, Britt and Zach explore how powerful our minds and beliefs are and how with proper guidance, we can remove the roadblocks holding us back from being our best selves. Britt shares that life is both...
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Running a Business as Business Partners and as a Couple with Lisa Cloutier and Brian Anderson
Originators: An Entrepreneurial Podcast
Lisa Cloutier and Brian Anderson are the husband-and-wife founders and owners of The Whistling Andy Distillery, Montana’s oldest operating distillery that prides itself on producing award-winning spirits and giving back to the community of Montana. Lisa Cloutier has been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years and has founded several businesses, including a small boutique hotel and The Raven, a Caribbean-style restaurant located on the waterfront of Flathead Lake at Bigfork, Montana. In addition to her functions as Co-founder, Lisa serves as the Marketing Manager of The...
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Building Unbreakable Wealth with Mike Brown
Originators: An Entrepreneurial Podcast
Mike Brown is an entrepreneur, investor, and coach. Prior to founding and exiting an 8-figure oil and gas company, Mike flew F/A-18 Super Hornets for the Navy and brings the fighter pilot spirit to entrepreneurship. After his exit, he created the Unbreakable Wealth framework to give fellow entrepreneurs the investing playbook he wished he had 10 years ago. He lives with his fiancé, Claire, and two children in the foothills of Morrison, CO. Mike joins us today to discuss building unbreakable wealth. He describes his background and explains what inspired him to become an entrepreneur and a...
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Moving from Surviving to Thriving with Reed Strathdee Lewis
Originators: An Entrepreneurial Podcast
Reed Strathdee Lewis is the Founder of Lys CBD Chocolate. Lys’ line of products include smooth organic dark chocolate tempered with full spectrum Colorado hemp extract, as well as recovery creams, balms, and suspensions. He is also the owner of a variety of stores based in Snowmass, Colorado, including the Daly Bottle Shop, Grain Fine Food, and 81615 Inc. Reed graduated from Colgate University. Reed joins me today to share his journey to becoming a business owner and entrepreneur. He shares what his childhood was like and explains why he decided to leave the “traditional” life and...
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Finding Your Ultimate Strength with Justin Sharpe
Originators: An Entrepreneurial Podcast
Justin Sharpe is the Co-founder of GrowthInc, an organization that helps businesses and brands conquer digital marketing through training, services, and “done-with-you” strategies. Justin is also a partner at 8Loop, a community platform for marketers and digital agencies with over 150,000 users. Before co-founding GrowthInc and working with 8Loop, Justin served as the Director of Business Development for Focus LLC and the Senior Global Account Manager for WORK[etc]. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and Literature and a Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana...
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Rekindling Your Love for Your Business with David DeCelle
Originators: An Entrepreneurial Podcast
David DeCelle is the President of Model FA, a family of companies dedicated to helping financial advisors find success in their business. Passionate about helping advisors create a memorable client experience, David leads a team of 18 at Model FA to serve thousands of advisors worldwide. He is the Founder and former CEO of The Financial Advisors’ Alliance, a consultancy firm that later merged with the Model FA family. Before becoming a consultant and entrepreneur, David served as Financial Advisor and Director at Northwestern Mutual. David joins me today to discuss how Model FA helps...
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Success Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs with Ethan Dewhurst
Originators: An Entrepreneurial Podcast
Ethan Dewhurst is the Owner of Champion City Media, a full-service media company that bridges the gap between municipalities and citizens. An expert in video marketing, Ethan is highly regarded for helping organizations meet their marketing and communication needs. He is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Vohnt, Inc., an organization that facilitates access to affordable car care. Ethan joins us today to discuss structuring, running, and growing a company in the creative industry. He shares his childhood explorations in entrepreneurship, how he worked with clients while studying in college, and...
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Powerlifting, Working Smart, and Being Extraordinary with Arnold Coleman
Originators: An Entrepreneurial Podcast
The powerlifting world-record-holder-turned-entrepreneur Arnold Coleman is the Founder and CEO of Healthy Outlook Worldwide. As a health, wellness, and fitness company, Healthy Outlook Worldwide is dedicated to helping organizations cut healthcare costs and provide wellness programs to employees. In addition to Healthy Outlook Worldwide, Arnold is also the owner of Shape Fitness, a 24-hour fitness gym with locations in Columbus and Pataskala, Ohio. Arnold joins me today to share his early days in powerlifting and how he became an entrepreneur later in life. He explains why you shouldn’t be...
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The Power of Delivering the Best Customer Experience with Mike Rosati
Originators: An Entrepreneurial Podcast
Mike Rosati is the founder of Rosati Windows, a top manufacturer of replacement windows and doors in Ohio. As a child, Mike worked at his family’s grocery store until he was 19—an experience that taught him the value of diligence and giving back to the community. He then set his sights on the construction industry and joined a window dealer based in Central Ohio. After 20 years of rising through the company’s ranks, Mike decided to build Rosati Windows in 2000. The company has been consistently regarded as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., and has received...
info_outlineReed Strathdee Lewis is the Founder of Lys CBD Chocolate. Lys’ line of products include smooth organic dark chocolate tempered with full spectrum Colorado hemp extract, as well as recovery creams, balms, and suspensions. He is also the owner of a variety of stores based in Snowmass, Colorado, including the Daly Bottle Shop, Grain Fine Food, and 81615 Inc. Reed graduated from Colgate University.
Reed joins me today to share his journey to becoming a business owner and entrepreneur. He shares what his childhood was like and explains why he decided to leave the “traditional” life and career path to live and work in Snowmass, Colorado. He discusses how he became a business owner and how fear helped him diligently work on his business. He also shares his thoughts on moving to an abundance mindset and underscores the importance of learning from our mistakes.
“Remember to look at where you were and you’ve gotten to, and give yourself a little credit for that.” - Reed Strathdee Lewis
This week on Originators:
- Reed’s journey from committing to society’s “traditional” ways to following his passion
- The power of trust and what encouraged Reed to take risks
- What inspired Reed to settle in Snowmass
- How Reed became the owner of the Daly Bottle Shop liquor store
- What it’s like to transition from being an employee to working for yourself
- How fear encouraged Reed’s work ethic and diligence
- The day Reed received a $50,000 check in the mail
- How Reed’s relationship with money has changed over the years
- Going from a financial scarcity mindset to abundance
- Launching the Lys CBD Chocolate brand
Our Favorite Quotes:
- “The story of entrepreneurs is about having a vision, being driven towards something, and trusting that what you’re doing is going to work out.” - Zak Leedom
- “Abundance doesn’t necessarily come in more money, but could come in the form of less responsibility, more time, more freedom.” - Zak Leedom
- “It’s okay to take care of yourself, and it’s okay to have help.” - Reed Strathdee Lewis
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About WealthSource and The Originators Podcast
Originators is a show for and about entrepreneurs. In each episode, host Zak Leedom sits down with business builders and the professionals who serve them to talk about the challenges and the opportunities that come with starting something new. Our guests explore what it means to be a successful founder, a good leader, and an effective executive — and whether it’s possible to do all three. Join us to hear their stories and lessons learned — and to get inspired by their tenacity and creativity.
Zak Leedom works for WealthSource, an independent financial advisory firm with offices across the US. All opinions expressed by Zak are his own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of WealthSource. This podcast should not be relied upon for financial decisions.
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