Leading is Serving Episodes

Feb. 8, 2023

What Does It Mean to Fight For The Greatest Good of Others? | e65

The podcast is called Leading Is Serving because we believe in fighting for the highest good of others. But, what does all that mean? It’s kind of an odd collection of words. So, let’s explore that on today’s podcast. Find ou...

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Feb. 1, 2023

Reviewing The Working Genius | The why behind how we get stuff done |…

This week, Jason shares with Chris about his experience with The Working Genius from Pat Lencioni. We talk about our tendencies as leaders in how we like to work and get things done. It’s easy to get frustrated at others on t...

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Jan. 30, 2023

Nominate a Leader & we've got a few changes coming down the road! | e…

Know of a leader in the community that you'd love to hear their story? Nominate them today at https://leadingisserving.com We take just a quick minute to tell you about some changes to the podcast format that's coming this we...

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Jan. 25, 2023

Frustrations in Business | How to know what’s missing | Annual Leader…

Jason & Chris take on a listener questions from YouTube this week. "What are signs that you're missing a piece to your business?” This made us immediately think about tracing our frustrations to a part of our business that is...

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Jan. 18, 2023

Mastermind & Networking Groups | Quarterly Leadership Rhythms | e61

Jason and Chris dive into a couple of great topics. First, they continue the series on leadership planning rhythms that help us grow looking at the quarterly cycles. Second, they look at the value of getting involved in maste...

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Jan. 11, 2023

Goal Obstacles and Obstructions | Weekly Leadership Rhythms | e60

This week Jason & Chris talk through the weekly rhythms of planning that we as leaders need to focus on each week to improve our productivity and effectiveness. We also take some time to talk about what happens often at the f...

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Jan. 4, 2023

Sean Daniels | Intentionality, Serving Others, and Don’t Wait Until I…

Sean Daniels joins us on the podcast today. He shares about perseverance in working 2 full-time jobs for 3 years while transitioning into developing a business in real estate. Today he is a rock star realtor setting huge goal...

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Dec. 30, 2022

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Leading Is Serving | e58

Chris and Jason get together for a short episode talking about connecting during the holiday week as we wind down 2022. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are optimistic about the new year! Find out more on our website...

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Dec. 21, 2022

Finding Strength On the Other Side of Struggle | Joy Exercise | Dee B…

We sit down with Dr. Dee Bonney of Alpha Omega Wellness on the south-side of Indy. He talks about his journey through many struggles along the way and how he has found strength on the other side. Chris and Jason talk about the Joy Exercise and how it c

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Dec. 14, 2022

Looking Back at 2022 with Renae Furnee of Resources of Hope | Active …

Renae Furnee comes back on the podcast 10 months after her first interview to tell us about the wild and crazy year of growth they’ve experienced at Resources of Hope. There has been changes behind the scenes, such as adding ...

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Dec. 7, 2022

Keith Howard | Striking Out On Your Own & Passion For A Job Well Done…

Keith Howard is the new owner of Guys In The Ties Carpet Cleaning. He has been in the business for many years and is transitioning into the owner/operator space. We have fun hearing his journey and realign how slack we’ve bee...

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Nov. 30, 2022

Dave Barnett | Overcoming “No”, Perseverance, Clear Purpose | 5 Circl…

We catch up today with Dave Barnett to talk shop about business ownership and franchising. He is the owner of My Baby Detailing and a franchise owner of Christian Brothers Automotive on the south side of Indy. We talk about D...

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Nov. 23, 2022

Jordan Asbury | Dealing with Hurt, Being a Learner, & the Value of Me…

We catch up this episode with Jordan Asbury of Mia's Home Security. Jordan started up his business right before the pandemic and after shifting the focus of his business, he ended up doubling revenues during the shut down. Ch...

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Nov. 16, 2022

Deep Dive | Navigating Marketing Options | The 70:30 Principle | e52

Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at ...

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Nov. 9, 2022

Leading is Serving is 1 year old! | What to expect for year 2 | e…

Jason and Chris reminisce about the first year of podcasting. We talk about some of our favorite moments of the past year and look forward to what changes are coming down the road for year 2! Want to celebrate the 1st year of Leading is Serving? Give

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Nov. 2, 2022

Cody Johnson | Redemptive Stories, Big Vision, & Determination | The …

We are excited to talk with Cody Johnson of Oil Change Near Me on the podcast today! Cody has a crazy story of set backs but not to be deterred from moving forward through strength of character, faith, and ingenuity. Cody is ...

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Oct. 26, 2022

Jeremie Kubicek | The Peace Index, Resilient Leaders, Be a Fountain |…

Best selling author and global entrepreneur, Jeremie Kubicek, joins us on the podcast. Jeremie is the author of the newly released book, The Peace Index. This has been one of our favorite leadership tools here on the podcast ...

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Oct. 19, 2022

Adam Binkerd | People First Leadership, Value Humanity, & Courage in …

This week on the podcast, Adam Binkerd of 240 Solutions joins us to talk leadership and his journey as a landscaper from Grant County through Indiana Wesleyan University to become a business owner influencing teams and organi...

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Oct. 12, 2022

Beau Jackson | The Value of Learning, Experience, Coaching, Story, & …

Beau Jackson joins us on the podcast today to drop some nuggets of wisdom. We talk about the breadth of experiences he’s been through and how those shape who he is today. We learn about the importance of values in how we lead, shape our organizations, and

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Oct. 5, 2022

Deep Dive: End of Year Goal Setting To Get Over Barriers, Hurdles, an…

Jason & Chris reminisce as we enter into Q4 and look forward to 2023. Setting goals begins to start running through our minds wondering what the new year holds. What are you doing right now to prepare for the future? Are you ...

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Sept. 28, 2022

Rachel Patterson | Premium Customer Experience & Helping Dreams Come …

Rachel Patterson of the Patterson Collective joins us today to talk about her quick rise to amazing results in the Real Estate industry, what sets her apart from the competition, and the role of empathy in the client experien...

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Sept. 22, 2022

Kim Jewell | Expanding Your Team In Elder Law | Nurturer Voice | e44

We had the honor of stilling down with Kim Jewell of Jewell Law Office. She is a lawyer specializing in elder care helping families navigate the often unknown waters of Medicaid and the Aged and Disabled Waiver as loved ones ...

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Sept. 8, 2022

The E-Myth Revisited | Thinking Of Your Business As A Franchise To Se…

Jason and Chris talk about a section from Michael E. Gerber's insightful book "The E-Myth Revisited". We explore Gerber's thinking around considering your business as a franchise or a product that you want to sell to someone....

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Aug. 31, 2022

Sam Bolin | Crossroads Kombucha | Growing Business in a New Industry …

Sam Bolin of Crossroads Kombucha joins us today and shares his journey from award winning football to sports management to an abrupt direction change following college to become the co-owner and head brewer of Crossroads Komb...

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