Editors Note: This is a replay of a popular episode from Season 1.

Mark Heydt is a Co-Owner of Stoke Leadership, a leadership development firm. After 2 decades in corporate HR and leadership development Mark made the leap to start his own business, focused on "building better bosses." During our conversation, Mark spoke about how he was able to go off on his own, first as a solo leadership development business owner, and then pivoting to forming a partnership with his co-Founder and starting Stoke Leadership.

Links

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-heydt/
• Website: https://stokeleadership.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markheydt/

Editors Note: This is a replay of a popular episode from Season 1.

In this episode of the Business Breakdown Podcast, Al Dea interviews Andy Storch, keynote speaker, author, and facilitator and Community Builder. During the conversation, Andy shares his entrepreneurial journey, the lessons he's learned, and how he built his business through thought leadership and personal branding.

The conversation covers various topics including his career pivot, the importance of self-reflection, and how he managed to run his own business successfully by leveraging his strengths. Andy also delves into how writing books and building a business around his strengths has helped him develop his business as a keynote speaker, corporate trainer and facilitator, and Leader of an Online Community.

Links

• Website: https://andystorch.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/

In this solo episode of the Business Breakdown podcast, host Al Dea shares an invaluable lesson he's learned during his journey in entrepreneurship.

Reflecting on his experiences during his first full year of running a leadership development consulting firm, Al emphasizes the importance of consistent business development and seeking help from others who have already solved similar challenges. Tune in to discover how resourcefulness and a commitment to learning can fuel your growth as an entrepreneur, ensuring you never face an empty calendar again.