In this episode, Darren Reinke interviews Ramon Marquez, the COO and CMO of the iconic retail brands Sears and Kmart.

Ramon shares his fascinating journey from selling sweaters in college to rising through the ranks of fashion and retail, working for leading brands like Old Navy, American Eagle, and Abercrombie & Fitch.

He discusses the importance of living the brand, the challenges of fast fashion, and the leadership lessons he's learned through personal growth and reviving storied retail names.

Ramon provides unique insights on fostering creativity through scarcity, the power of empathy and humility in leadership, and the opportunity to breathe new life into beloved brands like Sears and Kmart. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in retail, branding, and the mindset of an experienced, purpose-driven executive.

In this episode, Darren Reinke interviews Alok Chanani, the co-founder and CEO of BuildOps. Alok shares his fascinating journey from serving in the military as a combat engineer to founding a technology company focused on serving the "unsung heroes" of the trades industry.

Alok talked about how he creates a sense of mission by focusing on their customers’ customers, the danger of following a playbook and copying and pasting what your competitors are doing, the value of setting a big, Herculean goal, and much more.

In this episode, host Darren Reinke interviews Bonni Pomush, the inspiring CEO of Working Wardrobes. Bonni shares transformative stories of uplifting others and her insights on building a purpose-driven organization, the power of partnerships, and ways to create positive change. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance on making a difference.