Circle City Success

Courtney Zaugg is the Founder and CEO of Plaka + Associates, Founder of VentureVets and the Co-Founder of Zinc Contractors Listen to CCS episode ​179 where you'll hear Courtney tell us about… ● How leaving Indiana and everything she knew to study abroad in Greece was the best life decision and a transformational experience   ● Her philosophy on mentorship and why and how to find the best mentor to make a lasting impact on career and personal life ● Why she is passionate about helping communities support entrepreneurs and innovation led companies to create an impactful ecosystem   As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: IUPUI Jags, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, This is North Indy, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● IUPUI Jags: https://iupuijags.com/ ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● This is North Indy: https://linktr.ee/ThisisNorthIndy ● Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ ● Java House

Special episode release promotion as The Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation applications are now live   Lauren Petersen James is the Executive Director of Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation and Kelsey Cook is the Membership Director of Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation Listen to CCS episode ​178 where you'll hear Lauren and Kelsey tell us about… ● How they each had internship positions at the Indiana State House and how that gave them positive exposure and prepared them for their careers ● Why making an impact for the State of Indiana is an important aspect for each of their missions and values ● Why being a Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation Fellow is a life changing and career defining opportunity and an opportunity to engage with influential leaders and future leaders of Indiana   As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: Java House, IUPUI Jags, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, North Indy Magazine, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club.

Macy Troyer is the Founder and CEO of Goaldy Social Media, Founder of Kindspire Cards and the Author of Ready, MIndset, Go! Listen to CCS episode ​177 where you'll hear Macy tell us about… ● How hear big dream was to work at Proctor and Gamble until she took an entrepreneurial class in college and everything she thought about business was debunked by a professor ● How she decided when the time was right to launch her own business and the early lessons she learned along the way that helped her become a successful entrepreneur ● Why she wrote her first book "Ready, Mindset, Go!" and where the idea of Kindspire Cards was created and her vision on how to use them   As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: IUPUI Jags, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, This is North Indy, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● IUPUI Jags: https://iupuijags.com/ ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● This is North Indy: http

Taylor Schaffer is the President and CEO of Downtown Indy, Inc. Listen to CCS episode ​176 where you'll hear Taylor tell us about… ● The Downtown Indy Inc. Circle of Lights® presented by IBEW 481 – Indy's most time-honored holiday tradition – celebrates its 61st anniversary on Nov. 24 and how many lights are on the Monument. The evening festivities will begin at 5:00PM on the Monument Circle. ● Her philosophy of "Be able to speak up, be able to show up, and be able to out work others" and her career advice on asking for an expanded role also includes being willing to take on more work load. ● How the Downtown Indy population has grown by 50% since 2010 and what that means for future growth plans and opportunities for the mile square. As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: IUPUI Jags, Java House, Indy Dwell Real Estate, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, This is North Indy, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● IUPUI J

Mario Rodriguez is the Executive Director and CEO of the Indianapolis Airport Authority  Listen to CCS episode ​175 where you'll hear Mario tell us about… ● How his background in civil engineering led him to a fascinating career in designing airports which then positioned him to become a nationally recognized leader and airport director ● How his time at the New Orleans airport spent during Hurricane Katrina was a life changing, life defining, career defining time and that identifying a poor levy system just weeks prior safed thousands of lives ● Why the Indianapolis International Airport continues to be a national award winning airport and his belief on treating people with respect  As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: IUPUI Jags, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, This is North Indy, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● IUPUI Jags: https://iupuijags.com/ ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● T

Fred Yeakey Sr. is the Principal and Founder of 2 Thirty-Eight Properties and the Chief Partnership Officer for Providence Cristo Rey High School Listen to CCS episode ​174 where you'll hear Fred tell us about… ● How he found a passion to become a key note speaker which led him to many speaking engagements including speaking at his alma mater Kentucky State University Founder's Day Homecoming ● How cutting hair created a positive infuence in the community and helped launch his mission and movement across the country ● Why he decided to pursue life changes or career moves with no experience and how he conquered and mastered each of those opportunities As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: IUPUI Jags, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, This is North Indy, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● IUPUI Jags: https://iupuijags.com/ ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● This is North Indy: https://linktr.

Kathryn Haigh is the President and CEO of The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Listen to CCS episode ​173 where you'll hear Kathryn tell us about… ● How she assembled a team that rigged a sculpture off the top of a mountain for an exhibit ● How her parents always made sure her and her sisters had access to art while growing up and this led to her volunteering at the local Cincinnati Art Museum while in school ● Why she wanted to be a CEO early in her career, how she found that motivation, and why she suggests considering every opportunity you are tapped for whether you take it or not As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: IUPUI Jags, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, North Indy Magazine, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● IUPUI Jags: https://iupuijags.com/ ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/north-indy/ ● Synergize: https://syne

Troy Pepper is the People Operations Manager for Crowe and the PA Announcer for the Indiana Pacers Listen to CCS episode ​172 where you'll hear Troy tell us about… ● How he has done many voiceover projects including Blippi, Dr Pepper, Tubi, and more ● How he landed his role as the Pacers PA Announcer and what all is involved in the daily routine. Including, the responsibilities, the hype needed in pregame and half time announcing, and the in-game plays which include the moment he went viral during the Pacers vs Cavs game ● The relationships he has built while working at Crowe and that networking has helped him enhance his career development and that he had to ask and show interest in being promoted As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: IUPUI Jags, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, North Indy Magazine, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● IUPUI Jags: https://iupuijags.com/ ● Columbia Club: https://columb

Listen to CCS episode ​171 where you'll have the unique opportunity to hear from all 4 of our hosts together sharing… ● What has been happening in thier lives over the past 12 months including some new board positions, travel, and community activity ● What each of them would be doing if they weren't doing what they are currently doing and how they discuss that success ties back to people, serving in the community, and helping others ● Teasers and hints for some upcoming guests for future episodes and a special shout out to the podcast previous guests named to the IBJ Top 250   As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: Java House, IUPUI Jags, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, North Indy Magazine, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club.   CCS Podcast Parnters ● IUPUI Athletics: https://iupuijags.com/ ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/north-indy/ ● Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ ● Java Ho

Special episode release promotion for Rally Innovation Conference coming to Indy August 29-31 Matt Hunckler is the CEO of Powderkeg and Chris "Toph" Day is the CEO of Elevate Ventures and Chief Visionary of Rally Innovation Listen to CCS episode ​170 where you'll hear Matt and Toph tell us about… ● How they each learned important life lessons early in life that are still practical to life and business today ● How each of them had several successful business ventures (with some failures along the way) prior to founding Powderkeg (Matt) and Elevate Ventures (Toph) ● How the Rally Innovation Conference came about and what the community can expect to see and who they can expect to meet at the Conference August 29-31   As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: Java House, IUPUI Jags, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, North Indy Magazine, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club.   CCS Podcast Parnters ● IUPUI Athletics: https://iupuijags.com/ ● Columbia

Ryan Walters is the Head Football Coach for the Purdue Boilermakers  Listen to CCS episode ​169 where you'll hear Ryan tell us about… ● How a lunch meeting with a mentor helped guide his post graduation career ● How growing up as a child around his father's football career and seeing the value of servant leadership has defined his own brand and coaching style ● How navigating a career involves learning every aspect of each role within an organization, paying dues, doing a really good job, working hard, going with your gut, and when opportunities present themselves you have to be ready As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: Java House, IUPUI Jags, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, North Indy Magazine, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club.   CCS Podcast Parnters ● IUPUI Athletics: https://iupuijags.com/ ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/north-indy/ ● Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/

Luke Bosso is the DIrector of Athletics for Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis  Jaguars Listen to CCS episode ​168 where you'll hear Luke tell us about… ● How his first job as a bat boy with the Indianapolis Indians taught him about work ethic, the importance of team work, and his dedication to people around him ● How his personal and professional connections have played a huge role in his career journey, his success, learning to take risks, and be willing to fail  ● The new and exciting plans the city of Indianapolis can expect to see and hear from the IUPUI Jags Athletics Program As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors: Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, North Indy Magazine, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/north-indy/ ● Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ ● Java House: https://javahouse.com/ ● Mig

Dr. Rob Shumaker is the President and CEO for the Indianapolis Zoo Listen to CCS episode ​167 where you'll hear Dr. Rob tell us about… ● There are five types of great apes species ● Focus on your current role, work hard, do the best that you can, and you will be tapped on the shoulder for that big opportunity  ● How his first job at the Indy Zoo was to manage the animal departments and how his predecessor invested in him to create a succession plan to become the CEO As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● North Indy Magazine: https://lnkd.in/dBKgqFn7 ● Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ ● Java House: https://javahouse.com/ ● Migration Wealth Management: https://lnkd.in/d92Swas3 ● AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/ Connect with CCS hosts: ● Connect

Gavin Haverstick is the Founder, Owner, and Lead Acoustical Consultant for Haverstick Designs, a full-service acoustical consulting firm specializing in acoustical modeling, testing and design. Listen to CCS episode ​166 where you'll hear Gavin tell us about… ● Some of the recording studios he’s designed including those for Ringo Starr, Coldplay, Disney Pixar, Michael Jordan, Paul George, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many more ● Why it’s important to make time for the things that fill your cup so that you’re not running on empty and you can provide your best to others ● Haverstick Designs' core values of SOUND: Solving problems, Over everything be kind, Unparalleled passion, Never settle, Do what you say As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: ● Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ ● North Indy Magazine: 

Bryn Jones is the Founding Partner of HCBJ Spirits and the VP of Marketing for Huse Culinary family of restaurants. Listen to CCS episode ​165 where you'll hear Bryn tell us about ● How the St. Elmo Steak House brand started in 1902 downtown Indianapolis as Joe Stahr's Tavern ● How his team goes to market by designing the right marketing campaign with the right marketing budget to close the loop on tracking metrics ● How St. Elmo retail has 10 seasonings and sauces and 4 ready to pour spirits which can be found in 3000 grocery stores today As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ North Indy Magazine: https://lnkd.in/dBKgqFn7 Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Java House: https://javahouse.com/ Migration Wealth Management: https://lnkd.in/d92Swas3 AP Engineering and Consult

Danny Lopez is the Vice President for External Affairs and Corporate Communications at Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Listen to CCS episode ​164 where you'll hear Danny tell us about ● How a decision to accept a basketball coaching job early in his career taught him about tenacity, hard work, and self discipline ● How a career shift to politics was completely unexpected yet changed his life trajectory ● How his experience working on the Super Bowl Committee has helped prepare him and the city for the upcoming NBA All Star Game in Indy As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: Columbia Club: https://columbia-club.org/ North Indy Magazine: https://lnkd.in/dBKgqFn7 Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Java House: https://javahouse.com/ Migration Wealth Management: https://lnkd.in/d92Swas3 AP Engineering and Consult

Randy Lewandowski is the President of the Indianapolis Indians.   Listen to CCS episode ​163 where you'll hear Randy tell us about   ● How being successful 1/3 of the time makes you really good in baseball   ● How he was good enough to play at a D1 school in college but he learned a valuable lesson about culture, and...   ● How Victory Field is actually one of the top rated (state of the art) minor league ball parks in the country    As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Java House: https://javahouse.com/ Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/ AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ulm-0919123/ Connect w

Cathy Ferree is the President and CEO of The Indiana State Museum and Historical Sites   Listen to CCS episode ​162 where you'll hear Cathy tell us about   ● How there are 11 Historical sites around the State of Indiana as part of the State Museum   ● How she had no intentions of being in the museum industry until mentors help guide her career path   ● How she was recruited to launch a new museum from the ground up to a successful venue and all the influence needed to make it happen   Find the link in the comment section below   As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club.   CCS Podcast Partners:   North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Java House: https://javahouse.com/ Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/ AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com

Jake Oakman is the Executive Director of White River State Park.   Listen to CCS episode ​161 where you'll hear Jake tell us about   ● How he believes people like to help people and no one has ever told him no to a coffee meeting   ● How staying connected to his network helped him land a major career change   ● How White River State Park is home to the Indianapolis Zoo, Victory Field, TCU Amphitheater, The IMAX Theater, Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, and NCAA Hall of Champions    As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording venue the Columbia Club. CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Java House: https://javahouse.com/ Migration Wealth Management: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/ AP Engineering and Consulting: https://www.apecindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with J

Mike Jones is the President and CEO of Lauth Group. In this episode, you'll hear Mike tell us about how he was always interested in construction growing up and how that played out in his career, about how an early project with Tim Sexton confirmed what Mike wanted to do and helped propel him in the industry, and about how Lauth Group imploded during The Great Recession, laying off 200-250 people in a 30-day period, and how the company has gone from 20 people to now over 100 people since then. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. Mike Jones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jones-b11678b/ Lauth Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauth-property-group/ Website: https://lauth.net/ CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ulm-0919123/ Connect with Drew: https://www.linke