The Shift Spotlight!

⚡ High-Stakes Leadership: The CEO Who Transformed Chaos into Clarity ⚡Jonathan Dunn, CEO and Co-Owner of Initium Corporate Finance, has faced the highest-stakes decisions imaginable: leading through mergers, market chaos, and a pandemic that forced him to reduce a 150-person workforce.In this episode, he shares what it actually takes to lead a company through radical transformation. This is a candid look at everything from navigating necessary layoffs to successfully building an employee-owned business that runs on total trust, transparency, and the structure of EOS®.Jonathan proves that true leadership isn't about popularity—it’s about having purpose, clarity, and the courage to make the hard choice.Inside this candid, high-impact conversation:✨ How Jonathan turned massive change into lasting success—and why your core values are the only map in a crisis.💡 What almost every Visionary CEO misses about financial clarity, and how closing that gap changes everything.🤝 The power of employee ownership: How to build a business model that thrives on radical trust and transparency.⚖️ Facing the fire: The lessons learned from the hardest leadership decision: navigating a significant workforce reduction.📈 Sustaining transformation: Why EOS® is the strategic tool you need to cement major organizational change.If you’re a CEO, founder, or anyone driving a company toward major growth or a future sale—stop what you’re doing and listen to this one!🎧 Tune in now to hear how Jonathan leads with purpose and transforms chaos into success.Podcast Guest:◾ Jonathan Dunn — CEO and Co-Owner at Initium Corporate Finance | www.initium.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Strengthen your leadership team. Explore fractional EOS integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

⚡ Some episodes teach. This one flips your idea of finance on its head. ⚡When I sat down with Ben Cooper, Strategic CFO and the powerhouse behind Amplify, I realized quickly that this was not a normal money conversation. Ben went from writing songs in Nashville to building financial systems that help EOS businesses grow with clarity, confidence, and zero spreadsheet-induced migraines. And yes, it works.Ben lives where creativity meets disciplined execution. He has seen how numbers can either empower a leadership team or quietly derail it. His message is simple. Finance is not math. It is strategy. And every leader who ignores it pays for it later.Inside this sharp, high-signal conversation:💡 How Ben turned a Nashville songwriting career into a CFO superpower📏 Why every company must Measure, Adjust, Predict to create real financial traction🧭 The hidden gap between EOS vision and the financial habits needed to support it🤖 How AI is transforming CFO work, and why it will never replace human trust🔥 The patterns Ben sees in leaders who use numbers to accelerate growth, not avoid itBen brings clarity, rhythm, and a totally refreshing take on financial leadership. His perspective will shift how you run your business and how you grow your life.🎧 Tune in to hear how to Amplify your strategy, your decisions, and your impact.Podcast Guest:◾ Ben — Strategic CFO at Amplify | www.amplify.business◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Strengthen your leadership team. Explore fractional EOS integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

⚡ Some episodes educate. This one wakes CEOs up. ⚡When I sat down with Kristen Prinz, CEO and Principal of The Prinz Law Firm, we dug into the truth behind workplace culture, leadership, and employment law. And wow. Prepare to rethink everything you assume about how people problems start, spread, and can be solved.Kristen’s firm lives at the intersection of compliance, communication, and culture. She has seen the best, the worst, and the avoidable. Her insights make one thing very clear. Culture is not a vibe. It is a risk factor or a competitive edge. And leaders choose which one they get.Inside this sharp, can’t-skip conversation:💡 Why CEOs must care about culture long before lawyers get involved🧭 How proactive culture audits surface small issues before they become lawsuits🙏 Why “I’m sorry” is one of the strongest leadership tools you have🧠 How EOS and conscious leadership help her team and clients stay aligned and resilient🔥 The patterns Kristen sees in leaders who build trust instead of landminesKristen brings clarity, candor, and a whole lot of humanity. Her perspective will change how you lead and how you protect your people.🎧 Tune in to hear why every CEO needs this conversation in their toolkit.Podcast Guest:◾ Kristen Prinz — CEO and Principal of The Prinz Law Firm | www.prinz-lawfirm.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to strengthen your leadership team? Explore fractional EOS integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

✨ Some leaders build companies. Matt Kuehlhorn builds people. And he makes the entire journey feel a whole lot Kooler. ✨In this energizing, heart-forward episode of The Shift Spotlight™, Matthew Kuehlhorn shares how he grew Kooler Garage Doors by doubling down on purpose, play, and a culture you can actually feel. His leadership philosophy is simple. When people rise, the business follows. And he shows exactly what that looks like in practice.Inside this bold, insight-rich conversation:💡 Why leading with purpose creates momentum that data alone never will🎉 How play fuels creativity, trust, and high-performance culture⏳ The counterintuitive reason slowing down accelerates growth🔥 The mindset shifts that help leaders stay grounded under pressure💬 Why culture is something you live, not something you laminate🚪 How Matt turned Kooler Garage Doors into a mission-driven brand that elevates livesIf you’re ready to rethink how you lead, connect, and grow, this episode will hit you right in the good place. Tune in for a grounded, real, and wildly inspiring conversation that sticks with you long after the credits roll.🎧 Listen now to hear how Matt Kuehlhorn keeps business (and life) truly Kooler.Podcast Guest:◾ Matthew Kuehlhorn — Founder of Kooler Garage Doors | www.koolergaragedoors.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore fractional EOS integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

✨ Every Business Has a Story, but Only a Few Know How to Read the Numbers That Shape It ✨In this practical, clarity-first episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Evan Scharf, CEO of CedarRock Advisory. Evan shows how smart finance goes beyond bookkeeping. He explains how fractional CFO thinking, process upgrades, and a people-first culture turn confusing numbers into confident decisions.Inside this concise, insight-packed conversation:💡 Why numbers don’t tell the whole story until you learn how to read them🔍 How fractional CFOs bridge the CPA gap and add strategic leadership⚙️ Process improvements that free leaders to lead, not just plug holes🤝 Why a people-first finance culture improves outcomes and retention📊 The metrics that actually matter for scaling with clarity and confidence🔁 How CedarRock helps leaders move from overwhelm to ownershipIf financial reports have ever felt like a wall, this episode hands you the map. Tune in to shift how you think about money, metrics, and management.🎧 Tune in to learn how CedarRock Advisory helps leaders bridge the CPA gap and build businesses that thrive.Podcast Guest:◾ Evan Scharf — CEO | www.cedarrockadvisory.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

✨ From Recovery to Remote Leadership — Principles Over Production ✨From overcoming addiction to leading hundreds of remote agents, David Price shares how discipline, humility, and “Principles Over Production” became the heartbeat of The Price Group.Inside this one-part playbook, part-punch-of-motivation conversation:💡 How health and business success go hand in hand💡 The system behind creating financial freedom for everyday people💡 Why leading with consistency beats chasing production💡 The mindset that turned struggle into strength — and chaos into cultureThis episode is equal parts practical playbook and wholehearted motivation.🎧 Tune in, take notes, and remember — leadership starts with how you lead yourself.Podcast Guest:◾ David Price — The Price Group | www.tpglife.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

✨ Every Business Has a Story — But Only a Few Know How to Tell It ✨In this thought-provoking episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Paul Furiga, Chief Storyteller at Vendilli, the newly merged full-service marketing, PR, and digital powerhouse redefining how brands connect, communicate, and convert.A former journalist turned storytelling strategist, Paul reveals the power behind your organization’s Capital “S” Story—the authentic narrative that defines your character, purpose, and impact.Inside this compelling, insight-packed conversation:💡 Why copying your competitor’s story is the fastest way to disappear❤️ How storytelling moves hearts and drives measurable business results🧠 The science behind stories that inspire customers, teams, and investors⚙️ How Paul’s journalism roots and partnership with Chris Vendilli built a next-generation agency blending PR, digital strategy, and AI innovationIf you’ve ever struggled to clearly communicate who you are and why it matters, this episode is your masterclass in storytelling that sticks.🎧 Tune in to uncover your own Capital “S” Story — the one no one else can tell.Podcast Guest:◾ Paul Furiga — Chief Storyteller | Vendilli◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

✨ From Refugee to CEO — How Judith Built a Legacy of Leadership, Grit & Heart ✨In this powerful episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Judith, founder and CEO of Clean Club Calgary, whose extraordinary journey from a refugee camp in Italy to leading a thriving cleaning company and training center in Canada is a true testament to resilience, vision, and purpose-driven success.From humble beginnings to building a people-first business that blends care with accountability, Judith’s story shows that courage and compassion are the ultimate growth strategy.Inside this inspiring, strategy-filled conversation:💡 How family strength and optimism became the foundation of lasting success💼 What it really means to treat your team like family — care + accountability in action⚙️ How embracing change, technology, and EOS® keeps Clean Club ahead of the curve💖 Why valuing people as much as profit creates unstoppable business momentum🎧 Tune in for real-world lessons in leadership, resilience, and the heart it takes to build a legacy from the ground up.Podcast Guest:◾ Judith — CEO, Clean Club Calgary | www.cleanclubcalgary.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️www.ShiftSpotlight.com⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

✨ From Code to Conversions — How Tom Malesic Built Websites That Actually Work ✨In this powerhouse episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Tom Malesic, CEO of EZ Solution, whose 25+ year journey from early web developer to marketing and IT leader is a masterclass in growth, grit, and staying ahead of the curve.Back in 1996, Tom launched a small web design company. Today, he leads a 25+ person team spanning the U.S. and the Philippines — all built on clarity, culture, and a commitment to results that actually convert.Inside this practical, strategy-packed conversation:💡 The truth bomb every business needs to hear: websites that don’t convert = money down the drain⚙️ How EOS® became the backbone of EZ Solution’s culture + accountability🌎 Building a values-driven team that thrives across continents🚫 The #1 marketing mistake businesses make (and how to fix it fast)💻 Turning your website into a true sales engine with CTAs that convert and messaging that matters🤖 The future of digital marketing — including AI video cloning and what’s coming next🎧 Tune in for real-world strategies, bold insights, and the digital wisdom every business owner needs to hear.Podcast Guest:◾ Tom Malesic – CEO, EZ Solution | www.ezsolution.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

✨ Beyond Titles — Leading with Heart, Honesty, and Humanity ✨In this powerful episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Randy from Tri-Merit, whose story redefines what real leadership looks like. After a stroke changed his life 11 years ago, Randy rebuilt not just his health—but his entire approach to leadership—around authenticity, joy, and vulnerability.The result? A people-first culture that propelled Tri-Merit onto Inc. Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Companies list three years in a row. 🚀Randy shares how leading with heart can transform a business from the inside out:⚡ Why admitting “I don’t know” builds trust, innovation, and stronger teams🏠 How transparency and open hours created a thriving remote culture🔁 The moment he realized scaling meant stepping aside so others could lead💫 Why chasing joy in your role might be the most underrated growth strategy of allThis conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about leadership—and inspire you to bring more courage, honesty, and humanity to the way you lead.🎧 Tune in to hear how Randy’s journey proves that true success starts with authenticity.👉 What’s one way you bring authenticity into your leadership? Drop it below ⬇️Podcast Guest:◾ Randy Crabtree – Tri-Merit | www.tri-merit.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast