Podcast Episodes

026: “Why Is It So Damn Easy to Be a Bad Leader?” ft. Dr. Ian Beaty

Erik sits down with Dr. Ian Beaty—Major in the Oregon Army National Guard, military recruiter-turned-educational liaison, and founder of Maven Speaks…

1 year, 3 months ago

024: “Can You Charge More, And Sell More?” (lessons from Amanda Bedell)

In this reflective follow-up to his interview with Amanda Bedell, Erik gets honest about the uncomfortable truths business owners face when it comes …

1 year, 3 months ago

023: “What does it take to build a profitable business?” ft. Amanda Bedell

In this episode, Erik sits down with Amanda Bedell, a no-BS profit strategist with a story that flips the script on what most entrepreneurs think run…

1 year, 3 months ago

022: What If Reviews Could Actually Make You a Better Leader?

In this mid-year solo riff, Erik dismantles the anxiety and avoidance that plague performance reviews. Instead of dreading the annual ritual, Erik la…

1 year, 3 months ago

021: “Will You Adapt Before You’re Forced To?” (lessons from Justin Coats)

Coming off the conversation with Justin Coats, Erik reflects on what stood out most — not just in what was said, but in the tone of how it was said. …

1 year, 3 months ago

020: “Can You Build a Culture Around Systems?” ft. Justin Coats

Erik sits down with AI implementer, systems thinker, and neesh.ai founder Justin Coats for a future-forward conversation that spans war zones to work…

1 year, 3 months ago

018: “Can You Lead Without Knowing Where You’re Going?” (lessons from Brendan Burns)

This solo debrief is as much a mirror as it is a microphone. Erik reflects on his conversation with Brendan Burns—coach, hedge fund founder, and a pi…

1 year, 3 months ago

017: “Is There a Difference Between Success and Satisfaction?” ft. Brendan Burns

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Erik welcomes coach, podcaster, and hedge fund founder Brendan Burns—his former coach and the catalyst behind the creation of Lang…

1 year, 3 months ago

015: “What Happens When You Finally Ask the Real Questions?” (lessons from Kyle Nelson & Eli Libby)

🧠 Erik’s Take

This reaction is more than a recap—it’s a confession. Erik shares his very real fear of solitude, of discovering he’s off course, and of…

1 year, 4 months ago

014: “What Does It Take to Realign Your Life and Business?” ft. Kyle Nelson & Eli Libby

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Erik sits down with long-time friends and co-founders Kyle Nelson and Eli Libby, the creators of ResetOS, a clarity operating syst…

1 year, 4 months ago