THE Greatness Garage Podcast

In the Greatness Garage, we explore how Small Business OWners can work ON their business, not just in it.

The Greatness Garage Podcast Episode 151 - Doug Thorpe 07/31/2025

The Greatness Garage Podcast Episode 151 - Doug Thorpe Greatness Garage | Episode: Doug Thorpe — Choosing Wisely, Leading Intentionally In this raw and powerful episode of The Greatness Garage, we're pulling back the curtain with leadership coach and podcast host Doug Thorpe for a conversation that hits deep and delivers wisdom every step of the way. Doug opens up about a pivotal “I Wish I Would Have” moment that shook the foundation of his personal and professional life—his second marriage—and how that decision forced him to rebuild from scratch at 45. We talk about what happens when the wrong partner—whether in life or business—derails the dream, and how the right partner can become your greatest asset. Then… buckle up. In the “You’re Not Gonna Believe This” segment, Doug shares a jaw-dropping story from his time cleaning up failed banks for the FDIC—including a murder, mob-style warnings, and some Texas billionaire drama that sounds like it came out of an HBO series. And finally, we land on solid ground with a truth every business owner needs to hear: intentionality. Doug breaks down why so many entrepreneurs know what to do, but still don’t do it—and how to finally push past that reptile brain resistance that holds us back. This episode is full of gold—life lessons, leadership insights, and a whole lot of real talk. Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to lead yourself a little better today, you’re going to walk away stronger. 🎧 Listen now and get to work—not just in your business, but on it. /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/37552510

The Greatness Garage Episode 41 - Justin Christianson 08/14/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 41 - Justin Christianson Justin Christianson is a digital marketing veteran with a strong emphasis on implementation and optimization. He is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of Conversion Fanatic: How To Double Your Customers, Sales and Profits with A/B testing. At Conversion Fanatics Justin helps e-commerce and SaaS businesses by taking care of the majority of the heavy lifting so they can focus on more important tasks! Be sure to catch the video version of this interview on our FB Group, you won't miss an episode! /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/20067347

The Greatness Garage Episode 40 - John Havlik 07/24/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 40 - John Havlik John Havlik’s leadership pedigree includes over 8 years of world-class swimming and Division 1 coaching, plus 29+ years of leading high-performing special operations personnel of all services. often making time-sensitive decisions under duress in unknown and unfamiliar environments around the world. He has proven leadership in various scenarios (unconventional, conventional, executive, diplomatic, transformational, visionary, Be sure to catch the video version of this interview on our FB Group! /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/19862096

The Greatness Garage Episode 39 - Cal Adams 07/03/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 39 - Cal Adams Cal Adams is the C.L.O (Chief Learning Officer) and Managing Partner for the Fit Theorem Franchise. Aside from being a husband and father of four. With his 10 years of personal training experience, and earning the credentials of a N.A.S.M. Master trainer, his focus is to create sales, service, and marketing processes. /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/19673606

The Greatness Garage Episode 38 - Karen Russo 05/29/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 38 - Karen Russo My guest this episode is Karen Russo the award-winning author of The Money Keys. With her unusual blend of experience as an MBA from Columbia University, a top-selling salesperson, an accomplished corporate leadership trainer, and an ordained interfaith minister, Karen shares from over 25 years of success in business and personal growth. /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/19195391

The Greatness Garage Episode 37 - Dustin Zahursky 05/15/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 37 - Dustin Zahursky Dustin is the creator and founder of the Kutting Weight clothing line. He brings to the company a wealth of experience in fitness and marketing. As an accomplished wrestler, Dustin was the 2002 Wrestling National Champion at Lindenwood University. His triumph kickstarted a passion-driven career as a fitness instructor, personal trainer and wrestling coach, leading him to create Kutting Weight. /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/19113647

The Greatness Garage Episode 36 - Matt Manos 05/08/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 36 - Matt Manos Matt Manos and his company Verynice.co donate as much as they bill. Give as much as you bill? Are you crazy? Yes, yes we are. As business owners many look at us like we are crazy. For the way we take on responsibility, risk, accountability, and vision most of us feel like much of the world "Doesn't get us" and see us as crazy or different. In this episode we embrace that and talk about how to live with that and even thrive along with finding your support network and tribe. /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/19012385

The Greatness Garage Episode 35 - Chrisa Zindros Boyce 05/01/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 35 - Chrisa Zindros Boyce In this episode of The Greatness Garage, I'm talking with Chrisa Zindros Boyce, Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Executive Coach Handel Group. Chrisa brings over a decade of management and executive level leadership to the Handel Group. She has worked on building brands and creating business driving initiatives that have positively impacted sales, profit, and employee retention. She supports her clients in staying true to their values and apologetically honing their voice. /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/18918344

The Greatness Garage Episode 34 - Margaret Curlew, PhD 04/24/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 34 - Margaret Curlew, PhD In this episode of The Greatness Garage, I'm talking with Margaret Curlew, a courageous mompreneur, real estate investor & author. She is a firm believer that we can all influence our destiny through vision, execution and hard work. The Universe compensates us for our effort and good deeds. Nothing is impossible. Where there is a will, there is a way. /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/18830432

The Greatness Garage Episode 33 - Eric Johnson 04/17/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 33 - Eric Johnson In this episode of The Greatness Garage, I'm talking with Eric Johnson, a husband, father, brewer, teacher, and Co-Founder and Brewer at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Minot, ND. Eric was a High School Science teacher for over 10 years until he decided to follow his passion of brewing and created Atypical Brewery with his friend and partner Nick Holwegner. Eric and Nick teamed up with a few other talented friends transformed a dilapidated gas station to a amazingly aesthetic brewery/bar! /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/18753488

The Greatness Garage Episode 32 - Dr. Bob Rakowski 04/10/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 32 - Dr. Bob Rakowski In this episode of The Greatness Garage, I'm talking with Dr. Bob Rakowski, a Chiropractor, Kinesiologist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Biological Terrain Instructor, and the clinic director of the Natural Medicine Center in Houston Texas. He is a recognized expert in functional endocrinology and in-office diagnostic procedures to assess nutritional status. Dr. Bob’s experience ranges from professional athletes to critically ill patients with cancers and autoimmune diseases. /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/18668177

The Greatness Garage Episode 31 - Jon Nordmark 04/03/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 31 - Jon Nordmark In this episode of The Greatness Garage, I'm talking with Jon Nordmark, the co-founder and CEO of Iterate.ai and eBags.com. Organizations use Iterate to simplify and speed up the complex, ambiguous innovation process.They enable programmatic innovation. Jon was selected as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Rocky Mountain Region in 2003, five years after founding eBags.com where he was co-founder and CEO until mid-2008. /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/18574589

The Greatness Garage Episode 29 - Carrie Melissa Jones 03/20/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 29 - Carrie Melissa Jones In this episode of The Greatness Garage, I'm talking with Carrie Melissa Jones, an Author and Online Community Strategist! Carrie is the author of “Building Brand Communities” and has been managing online communities since the early 2000s, she’s trained, advised, and coached leaders of thousands of online communities.Today we discuss the deeper meanings of cultivating a community and how building your business around that community can lead you to a level of success that most businesses never reach. /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/18391052

The Greatness Garage Episode 28 - Chuck Swoboda 03/13/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 28 - Chuck Swoboda In this episode of The Greatness Garage, I'm talking with Chuck Swaoboda as he tells us about his life long relationship with innovation and what it means to have an innovator's Spirit.This conversation not only talks about the upsides of innovation but also explores why it may not be right for you to take the innovator's path. We help you look at this term and journey in a new way, with eyes wide open. /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/18287645

The Greatness Garage Episode 27 - Cynthia Riggs 03/06/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 27 - Cynthia Riggs In this episode of The Greatness Garage, I'm talking with Cynthia Riggs. She has built four profitable businesses from the ground up, including a multimillion-dollar company. Her toolbox is equipped with everything a business owner needs to expand their business savvy and reach their goals. She is very passionate about partnering with women who are willing to step fully into building their business.🙌🔥 /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/18197066

The Greatness Garage Episode 26 - Dr. Darrell Williams, MD 02/27/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 26 - Dr. Darrell Williams, MD In this episode of The Greatness Garage, I'm talking with a man of great talent and skill, Dr. Darrell Williams, MD. Dr. Williams is an Ophthalmologist at Trinity Regional Eyecare whose motto is helping people with their vision through innovation and doing the right thing!🙌🔥 /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/18098972

The Greatness Garage Episode 25 - Emma Carter 02/20/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 25 - Emma Carter In this episode of The Greatness Garage, I'm talking with my friend and amazing business owner Emma Carter to share her experience in exactly how she created a block schedule that allowed her to free up time for her creative endeavors, and having a child, all while still running her company!🙌🔥 /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/18002537

The Greatness Garage Episode 24 - Cole Scott 02/13/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 24 - Cole Scott /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/17916953

The Greatness Garage Episode 23 - Brian Underhill 02/06/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 23 - Brian Underhill What do you do when your business is dealing with a crisis? /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/17824484

The Greatness Garage Episode 22 - Kelly Mathews 01/30/2021

The Greatness Garage Episode 22 - Kelly Mathews During the interview you will learn: /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/17727422

THE Greatness Garage Episode 21 - Chuck Swoboda 09/07/2020

THE Greatness Garage Episode 21 - Chuck Swoboda Todays Guest is Chuck Swoboda, a giant in the LED industry and truly innovative thinker. We talk about how to be better at seeking innovation /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/15918998

THE Greatness Garage - Episode 20 08/09/2020

THE Greatness Garage - Episode 20 We get to talk with the Amazing Dr. Darrell Williams and learn from a true leader that has so much compassion and understanding of the human condition. In this episode, you will learn what it means to Simply LIVE life /episode/index/show/thegreatnessgarage/id/15542108

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