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Business Leaders of America Podcast

Business Leaders of America Podcast

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 Business leaders from across America sharing their personal journeys and experiences with existing and emerging leaders of America, offering insights into their paths to success.2023 マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Kerim Kfuri - President and CEO of The Atlas Network

    Kerim Kfuri - President and CEO of The Atlas Network
    2025/06/03
    Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Kerim Kfuri, a seasoned global entrepreneur, supply chain strategist, and the President and CEO of The Atlas Network. With over 20 years of experience and more than $40 million in revenue generated in the last five years alone, Kerim has built a powerhouse in global mass production and logistics, offering full end-to-end solutions for companies around the world. We explore Kerim’s journey from a background in finance and regulatory compliance to founding multiple ventures, including The Atlas Network, The Global Crosswalk SaaS platform, and The Supply & Demand Show podcast. He also shares how he’s partnered with business leaders, including Shark Tank’s Daymond John, to bring innovative ideas to life. We dive into the biggest global supply chain risks companies face today, lessons learned from recent disruptions like COVID-19, and how AI and automation are reshaping the future of logistics. Kerim also shares powerful advice for entrepreneurs looking to break into the supply chain industry and why now is the perfect time to start. Notable Awards and Recognitions • President and CEO of The Atlas Network, a global supply chain solutions provider that has generated over $40 million in revenue in the last 5 years. • Founder and CEO of The Global Crosswalk, a SaaS platform for supply chain project lifecycle management • Author of the best-selling book Supply Chain – The Ups and Downs • Co-host of The Supply & Demand Show, a podcast featuring supply chain industry leaders • Partnered with Daymond John from Shark Tank • Recognized thought leader and educator in supply chain management who developed a 3-tier quality control system adopted by global production partners. How to connect with Gregory Vetter • https://kerimkfuri.com/ • https://supplychainupsanddowns.com/ • https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerimkfuri/ • https://www.instagram.com/kerimkfuri • https://theatlasnetwork.com/ Show Notes [1:38] Brief extended intro on how Kerim got to where he is today. [6:58] Bridging the cultural divide when doing business in other countries. [8:54] Kerim breaks down today’s biggest global supply chain risks, including tariffs, and how companies can stay agile and resilient through smarter sourcing and strategy. [18:47] Kerim shares key lessons businesses have learned from recent global supply chain disruptions, including COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions—and how those lessons are shaping future strategies. [21:06] A look at how AI and automation are transforming supply chain management and how Kerim helps companies harness these technologies to boost efficiency and fuel growth. [26:20] A key takeaway from his book Supply Chain – The Ups and Downs that every business leader should understand. [30:08] Kerim shares how listeners can connect with him, learn more about the Atlas Group, and tune into his podcast The Supply & Demand Show. [31:19] Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to break into the supply chain industry and why now is an ideal time to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 分
  • Gregory Vetter - Founder of Tessamae’s and Alta Fresh Foods

    Gregory Vetter - Founder of Tessamae’s and Alta Fresh Foods
    2025/05/27
    Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Gregory Vetter, the visionary entrepreneur who took his family’s lemon-garlic dressing from a Tupperware container in a Whole Foods parking lot to becoming the #1 organic salad dressing brand in the country with Tessemae’s. But this conversation isn’t just about business wins, it’s about grit, sacrifice, and rebuilding after everything falls apart. Greg opens up about the resilience it took to bootstrap a brand from nothing, the brutal lessons learned when success crumbles, and how he used those lessons to build again, smarter and with greater purpose. From founding Alta Fresh Foods and launching clean-label vodka drinks to creating Tushees Portable Toilets, Greg shows us what it means to be a modern American entrepreneur: bold, scrappy, and unafraid to solve real problems with real solutions. He also shares the mindset and daily habits that keep him grounded, the truth behind what it really takes to scale a brand, and how he's now empowering the next generation of founders through the Home Grown Brand Accelerator. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founder of Tessemae’s, the #1 organic salad dressing brand in the U.S. • Co-founded Alta Fresh Foods, one of the top clean-label food suppliers in the U.S. • Creator of Home Grown Brand Accelerator, a membership program for early-stage CPG entrepreneurs. • Author of Undressed: The Unfiltered Story Of My Failed American Dream And How It Led To Success • Featured in major media outlets including the Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, Fox News, CBS News, Food Network, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fox Business, and Forbes • Named both an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist and Inc. Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year, recognizing outstanding leadership and innovation. • Founder of Quenchers, a ready-to-drink vodka beverage infused with electrolytes, and Tushees, a portable toilet and wipes company designed for on-the-go convenience—two innovative brands redefining wellness and practicality in everyday life. How to connect with Gregory Vetter • https://www.gregoryvetter.com/ • https://www.instagram.com/glvetter/ • https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvetter/ • https://www.altafreshfoods.com/ • https://www.amazon.com/Undressed-Unfiltered-Failed-American-Success/dp/0960127704 Show Notes [1:36] Greg reflects on the early days of Tessemae’s, sharing what sparked the idea to launch a clean-label food brand and the inspiration behind turning a family recipe into a national business. [5:22] How the drive for survival, not success, shaped the early years of Tessemae’s, influencing everything from business decisions to company culture during the brand’s foundational period. [7:20] How resilience, faith, and a belief in his purpose helped him navigate the darkest moments and why he never doubted he’d come out stronger on the other side. [10:08] Why reading biographies of influential leaders and business figures helped him develop the habits, mindset, and discipline necessary for personal growth. [12:56] Greg explains his belief that the future belongs to real brands solving real problems. [16:20] The origin story of Home Grown, his platform for mentoring and equipping early-stage entrepreneurs. [22:32] Greg opens up about his book Undressed: The Unfiltered Story of My Failed American Dream and How It Led to Success, diving into the raw lessons behind his journey and what he hopes readers will take away from it. [27:30] How listeners can learn more about the Home Grown Brand Accelerator, pick up a copy of Undressed, and connect with him directly to follow his journey and upcoming ventures. [28:21] The legacy Greg hopes to leave behind, not just as a founder of successful brands, but as a leader committed to empowering others, creating opportunities, and redefining what success looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 分
  • Dr. Thomas Krause - Chairman and Co-Founder of Krause Bell Group

    Dr. Thomas Krause - Chairman and Co-Founder of Krause Bell Group
    2025/05/13
    Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned safety leadership expert Dr. Thomas Krause, a pioneer in the field of organizational safety, culture change, and decision making. With over four decades of experience advising leaders across industries, including NASA in the wake of the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy, Tom shares eye-opening insights into how leadership decisions, not just worker behavior, often set the stage for safety breaches. We explore how unsafe practices can quietly become the “new normal” in organizations, why upward communication is so difficult yet essential, and how improving safety culture can drive better business outcomes. Tom also unpacks some of the most exciting innovations happening right now through his work with Krause Bell Group, and offers advice for emerging leaders who want to make safety and culture central to their leadership strategy. If you're looking to build a stronger, safer, and more performance-driven organization, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Co-founder and Chairman of Krause Bell Group • Founder and former Chairman of Behavioral Science Technology, Inc. (BST), conducting over 2,300 consulting projects in 60 countries • Over 45 years of experience in organizational safety, leadership, and culture • Led post-tragedy safety culture change initiative for NASA following the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster • Authored six books and over 50 published articles on safety, leadership, and culture change • Co-authored “Measurement as Performance Driver” with Peter Pronovost, published in the Journal of Patient Safety • Articles published in Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA TODAY, Chief Executive, Safety Science, and more How to connect with Dr. Thomas Krause • https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-krausekbg/ • https://krausebellgroup.com/ • https://www.linkedin.com/company/krause-bell-group/posts/?feedView=all • https://www.amazon.com/If-Your-Culture-Could-Talk/dp/B0D9ZNYZND/ Show Notes [1:32] Thomas shares what first sparked his interest in organizational safety and leadership, and how that early passion laid the foundation for his pioneering work in the field. [3:53] A look into how unsafe practices can quietly become part of company culture, and what leaders should watch for to recognize when the “new normal” may actually be putting people at risk. [7:04] Examining how leadership decisions, despite good intentions, can inadvertently lead to unsafe practices, with powerful lessons learned from consulting with NASA in the wake of the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy. [10:56] Why many companies hesitate to engage external experts for safety improvements and what holds them back from seeking transformative support before a crisis forces change. [13:20] The barriers that make upward communication so challenging within organizations, and actionable steps leaders can take to create a culture where honest feedback flows freely. [16:26] Impactful strategies leaders can use to actively engage their workforce, boosting safety outcomes while also driving overall business performance. [22:24] The challenge of measuring cultural transformation and which key indicators truly reflect meaningful progress inside an organization. [28:40] The new and innovative initiatives Krause Bell Group is leading that he's most excited about, advancing the future of safety culture through fresh strategies, tools, and approaches. [34:10] How listeners can connect, learn more about Krause Bell Group, and get a copy of If Your Culture Could Talk [34:38] A powerful piece of advice for emerging business leaders on how to prioritize safety and culture from day one and why it’s essential for long-term success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 分

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