The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership

On the first episode of Innovation and Leadership in 2024, step into the world of direct marketing with today’s guest Russell Kern, founder of a multi-million dollar marketing agency. Dive into Russell's journey from selling jelly beans to navigating the complex world of software and eventually spearheading a global marketing powerhouse. Uncover the hard-learned lessons of early business mistakes, the transformative power of mentorship, and the compelling economic case for cultivating magnificent middle-level leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To end 2023, roles are reversed on the Innovation and Leadership podcast. Our usual host, Jess Larsen, welcomes Dallin Malm to switch roles and sit in the “guest” seat. From his start on the entrepreneurial path, Jess opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped his career, from working with M&A at Citigroup to the financial hurdles that forged his resolve during the inception of his own business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step behind the curtain of acting with host Jess Larsen as he engages in a profound dialogue with John Markland, a mastermind of character development and renowned acting coach. From nurturing Hollywood's talent in "Bohemian Rhapsody" to guiding industry leaders, John's expertise transcends the acting studio, reaching into spirituality and self-discovery and healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess Larsen reconnects with Brent Thomson, the innovative mind behind Jive Communications and Blip Billboards. Brent shares his exceptional journey from dabbling in code as a college sophomore to spearheading a telecommunications revolution with Jive, culminating in a staggering $357 million sale. Discover how a simple need for an affordable phone system ignited a business empire, and how Brent's relentless curiosity is now transforming the billboard advertising industry with Blip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jess has a conversation with Dirk Van Reenen, the visionary behind the 5,500-acre Merus Adventure Park. Dirk shares his remarkable journey from overcoming business challenges and reflects on personal experiences that shaped his approach to building a community-focused adventure destination. This episode is not just about the thrill of outdoor adventures; it's a deep dive into the transformative power of nature on family dynamics, personal growth, and entrepreneurial success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Innovation and Leadership," host Jess Larsen sits down with Chase Harmer, an entrepreneur who transformed a modest $5K into a staggering $40 million per year fintech enterprise. After selling his company for over half a billion dollars, he founded an innovate charitable giving company called Wishes.inc that leverages his fintech experience to create transparency and efficiency when donating. Chase's experience's provide insights into the challenges and triumphs of building a fintech giant, and his visionary approach to transforming how we think about and contribute to charitable causes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Innovation and Leadership," Jess Larsen and co-host Ted Merz talk with Shane Snow, a best-selling author and LinkedIn expert, about the secrets of leveraging LinkedIn for professional growth. Discover how Shane grew a massive following of over 400,000 and harnessed the platform's evolving features to establish himself as a thought leader. From his unique strategy of 'invisible mentorship' to insights on content creation and newsletter success, this episode is for CEOs and professionals aiming to elevate their LinkedIn influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the world of personal development, leadership, and entrepreneurship with Dianna Kokoszka and Jess Larsen. Learn how Dianna's coaching philosophy and her focus on mindset, scripts, and dialogs helped 175,000 individuals systematize their real estate businesses. Discover the power of affirmations, breaking down dreams into actionable steps, and leveraging pleasure and pain for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jess Larsen and guest Andy Horowitz as they navigate the behind the scenes of filmmaking. From sctructuring the script with the directors, VFX supervising stunts and film budgets, learn about Hollywood's production tactics that are changing the way movies are made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Jess Larsen in an exclusive conversation with Adam Nash, the visionary CEO of Daffy.org. Dive deep into the billion-dollar success stories of Wealthfront and Daffy.org as they discuss the strategies that propelled Wealthfront from $100 million to an astonishing $4 billion in assets under management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices