The Shift Spotlight!

The Shift Spot

We shine a light on CEO's, business owners, visionaries and the EOS®️ community and the amazing gifts and talents you bring, so others can grow and lean from the best! We are actively searching for podcast guests who can bring their inspiring stories to light. 🕯️We'd love to showcase your journey! LEARN MORE & APPLY TODAY ➡️www.ShiftSpotlight.com⬅️ Intro and outro music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/still-love License code: 5ZS1HYX3HXYXZ1J9

  1. 22h ago

    Benny Fisher on Escaping the “Fancy Prison” of Success + Special Invitation August 6!

    ✨ 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻. ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿, Visionary Navigator and Founder of The Pond, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, personal transformation, and finding the freedom many business owners thought success would bring. Benny shares his journey through success, struggle, surrender, and the lessons that helped him redefine what it means to build a business—and a life—with purpose. Together, they explore why so many founders quietly wrestle with burnout, isolation, and the pressure to keep everything together, even when everything looks successful on the outside. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🎯 Why success without freedom isn't true success 💡 How your hardest season can become your greatest teacher ⚙️ The hidden struggles many entrepreneurs face behind closed doors 🤝 Why vulnerability and community are essential for lasting growth 🚀 Practical insights for building a business that supports the life you actually want One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that your hardest chapter doesn't have to become your identity. It can become the lesson that changes everything. Success isn't just measured by revenue or recognition—it's measured by the freedom, peace, and purpose you create along the way. 🎧 Whether you're scaling a business, leading a team, or simply navigating a challenging season, this conversation will leave you encouraged and equipped with practical wisdom you can apply immediately. Podcast Guest: ◾ Benny Fisher | Visionary Navigator, Big Fish Synergy Solutions ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | The Shift Spotlight™ And don't miss Benny's special invitation! If you're looking for an unforgettable gathering with entrepreneurs, families, food trucks, music, swimming, and great conversations, be sure to check out the special event happening on August 6. ➡️ Learn more and request your invitation at www.bennyfisher.com. We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

  2. Jul 24

    Brad Flowers, CEO & Emily Minner, Integrator, Bullhorn Creative

    ✨ 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 — 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗕𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻. ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀, Founding Partner, and 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿, Integrator at Bullhorn Creative, for a conversation about what it really takes to build a brand that stands out and a business that can sustain long-term growth. From defining a clear brand strategy to embracing creative constraints and building the right operational systems, Brad and Emily share why lasting success comes from intentional decisions—not lucky breaks. They also pull back the curtain on the often-overlooked role of the integrator and why strong collaboration is one of the greatest competitive advantages a business can have. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🎯 Why the strongest brands begin with clarity and focus 💡 How creative constraints can unlock better ideas ⚙️ The critical role an integrator plays behind the scenes 🤝 Why collaboration beats competition in building lasting businesses 🚀 Practical lessons for founders, creatives, and growth-minded teams One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that successful businesses don't grow by trying to be everything to everyone. They grow by knowing exactly who they are, building systems that support their vision, and surrounding themselves with people who make the entire team stronger. 🎧 Whether you're building a brand, leading a team, or scaling a business, this conversation is full of practical insights you can put to work immediately. Podcast Guests: ◾ Brad Flowers | Founding Partner, Bullhorn Creative ◾ Emily Minner | Integrator, Bullhorn Creative ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | The Shift Spotlight™ We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

  3. Jul 2

    From a London Vision to a Life-Changing Farm — Sarah Pope's Story Will Change How You Think

    ✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗲 for a conversation about vision, resilience, and what it takes to build a community from the ground up. For 30 years, Sarah has been building something most people said couldn't be done — a world where adults with autism and intellectual disabilities don't just survive, they belong. It started with a question every parent fears: "Who will take care of my child when I'm gone?" Sarah didn't just answer it. She built it, brick by brick, farm by farm, across South Carolina. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🌿 The London internship that started a 30-year movement 🏡 Oak Tree Farm — community living that actually works 💼 Why 65% of her clients work full or part-time (and still need your advocacy) 📍 The bold plan to replicate this model across South Carolina ❤️ The loneliness epidemic — and how nonprofits are fighting back One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that real inclusion isn't charity — it's infrastructure. Homes, jobs, and community, built to last. 🎧 A powerful conversation for leaders, advocates, and anyone who believes everyone deserves a place to belong. Podcast Guest: ◾ Sarah Pope | CEO and Visionary, Oak Tree Farm | www.soscaresc.org ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast Listen now and share with someone who needs to hear it 🎧⬇️

  4. May 29

    Carlos Antillano on Resilience, Reinvention & The Ultimate Perseverance Training

    ✨ 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼 for a conversation about perseverance, resilience, and what it takes to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan. From arriving in the United States with very little to helping lead growth for a heritage luxury brand, Carlos shares a story shaped by setbacks, determination, and the decision to keep showing up no matter the circumstances. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🌊 Turning adversity into opportunity 🧠 The hidden relationship between ambition and mental health 💪 Why perseverance is a skill that can be trained 🤿 Learning to stay afloat during life's toughest seasons ⚖️ Balancing innovation and AI while preserving what makes us human 📖 The lessons behind his book, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that success isn't just about achieving goals. It's about developing the mindset, character, and resilience needed to navigate whatever comes your way. 🎧 A powerful conversation for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone facing challenges while pursuing meaningful growth. Podcast Guest: ◾ Carlos Antillano | Author of The Ultimate Perseverance Training ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

  5. Apr 23

    Ryan Hogan, CEO of Talent Harbor: Why Hiring Fast Is Killing Your Sales Team

    ✨ 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗔 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻, CEO of 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿, to unpack the real story behind building, losing, and rebuilding at a higher level. From creating a zombie race that ultimately went bankrupt… to building a recruiting firm placing 100+ high-performing sales talent every year… to helping companies finally understand what “good hiring” actually looks like. His biggest lesson? You don’t have a hiring problem. You have a clarity and process problem. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🔥 Why most companies hire before they truly define the role 🎯 The truth about top sales talent (they’re not actively applying) 🧠 Why recruiting is actually a sales process in disguise 🤝 How relationships—not job boards—drive real hiring success 📉 The costly mistake of treating hiring like a transaction instead of a strategy 🚀 What it really takes to build a repeatable pipeline of elite performers 🎧 A must-listen for leaders who feel like “we just can’t find good people” might not be the real issue. Podcast Guest: ◾ Ryan Hogan, CEO | Talent Harbor | www.talentharbor.com ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

  6. Apr 2

    Brad Stevens, CEO of Outsource Access: How Smart Founders Use Global Talent to Unlock Growth

    ✨ 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with Brad Stevens, founder of Outsource Access, to talk about how a major business setback became the foundation for a scaling powerhouse. From navigating a business crisis…to building a company that helps leaders reclaim their time…to showing founders how to grow without doing everything themselves. His biggest lesson? Scaling happens when you stop being the bottleneck. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🚀 Turning a business disaster into a scalable model🧠 The 85% rule and why perfection slows growth🎯 Identifying what is NOT in your genius zone🤝 How outsourcing unlocks time, focus, and momentum🤖 Where AI fits into smarter, leaner operations🏆 Building a culture that actually supports scale 🎧 A must-listen for founders ready to grow without burning out or doing it all themselves. Podcast Guest: ◾ Brad Stevens, Founder | Outsource Access | www.outsourceaccess.com ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.𝗰𝗼𝗺 ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

  7. Mar 12

    The Power of Focus: How Graeme Barlow, CEO of Iversoft, Scales with Simplicity

    ✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼 ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘄, CEO of 𝗜𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁, to talk about the leadership shift that unlocked real growth. From trading video game items at 16… to building a gaming company with 1M users… to leading a 50 person remote team with a 4 day work week. His biggest lesson? Growth often comes from simplifying, not adding more. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🎮 Building and scaling a company with over 1M users 📈 Why simplifying strategy unlocked 1–2x annual growth 🚫 Not every good opportunity deserves a "yes" 🏆 How culture and training become a real competitive advantage 🎯 Choosing ONE mission and aligning the entire company around it 🎧 A valuable listen for founders and leaders who want clarity, focus, and sustainable growth. Podcast Guest: ◾ Graeme Barlow, CEO | Iversoft | www.iversoft.ca ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.𝗰𝗼𝗺 ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

  8. Mar 5

    The Phone Is the Profit Center: How Smart Customer Service Builds Scalable Businesses with Michelle Myers

    ✨ The Front Desk That Quietly Drives Revenue ✨ In this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, Winter sits down with Michelle Myers, founder of Pink Callers, for a candid conversation about what actually helps a business scale once the big ideas are already on the table. Visionaries often see the opportunity first. Operators are the ones who build the systems that make it work. Michelle shares how focusing on the often overlooked front line of a business, the phones, customer conversations, and daily execution, can completely change revenue and growth. Inside the conversation: 📞 How Pink Callers grew from a husband and wife startup into a 27 person team serving companies across North America 📊 The role EOS® played in building structure, accountability, and scalable operations 🤖 Why AI will not replace great customer service representatives but will make the best ones even more valuable 🧠 The leadership lesson Michelle wishes she learned sooner. Hiring the right Integrator changes everything 🏗️ Why businesses in the trades and home services often win or lose opportunities before a technician ever arrives This conversation is honest, practical, and full of lessons from the front lines of building a service business. The good, the bad, and the parts most founders only learn the hard way. 🎧 A valuable listen for owners and operators who want their customer experience to actually support growth. Podcast Guest: ◾ Michelle Myers, Founder | Pink Callers | www.pinkcallers.com ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️ The Shift Spotlight™ Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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We shine a light on CEO's, business owners, visionaries and the EOS®️ community and the amazing gifts and talents you bring, so others can grow and lean from the best! We are actively searching for podcast guests who can bring their inspiring stories to light. 🕯️We'd love to showcase your journey! LEARN MORE & APPLY TODAY ➡️www.ShiftSpotlight.com⬅️ Intro and outro music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/still-love License code: 5ZS1HYX3HXYXZ1J9

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