In this week's episode of "Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth," David Radlo welcomes a true visionary and problem solver, Thomas Dakich. With over 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney in the telecommunications and data center industries, Tom has spearheaded groundbreaking transactions totaling over $500 million worldwide. From solving intricate infrastructure challenges to navigating labor stoppages in diverse regions, Tom's expertise knows no bounds. Join us as we delve into Tom's remarkable journey and uncover his unwavering belief in the transformative potential of high ..read more

In this episode, David is joined by Marques Martin, a Partner at FVLCRUM, a private equity firm that transforms the businesses it invests in. Marques has a remarkable career of over 15 years, where he has mastered the art of private equity investing, strategy development, and corporate finance. He has also been a trailblazer in the industry, as a co-founder of The Inkwell Group, a lower middle-market private equity firm based in Washington, DC. Listen to Marques as he reveals his secrets and stories that have propelled him to his current role, and how his passion for finance has shaped his car ..read more

This week David sits down with Dr. Vanila Singh, former Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services, and a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford Medical School. Dr. Singh is an expert on pain management and a patient advocate who has dedicated over 25 years to the medical field. In this inspiring and insightful conversation, we explore the topic of chronic pain affecting over 50 million people and high-impact pain affecting over 20 million people. Dr. Singh sheds light on the challenges and myths surrounding pain management and why a patient-centered approach is cru ..read more

David is honored to welcome Dr. Benjamin Carson to the podcast. Dr. Carson is a groundbreaking neurosurgeon who served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021. Currently, he’s the Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute, an organization founded with the purpose of building unity throughout this country based on founding principles of Faith, Liberty, Life, and Community. He is the author of several books, including his latest, Created Equal: The Painful Past, Confusing Present, and Hopeful Future of Race in America. In part one, Dr. Carson shares the impact th ..read more

In the conclusion of David's conversation with Jeff Dudan, the chairman and CEO of Homefront Brands and former CEO of AdvantaClean, Jeff shares his passion for entrepreneurship and how he developed his franchise model ..read more

Jeff Dudan is David's guest on the podcast this week. Jeff is the chairman and CEO of Homefront Brands, and former CEO of AdvantaClean. He's also a podcaster and author and has more than three decades of experience in the home improvement franchising industry. In part one, Jeff shares his story of being a bootstrapping entrepreneur, and he discusses the importance of discernment, and why it matters in entrepreneurship ..read more

In the conclusion of David's conversation with Dr. Miriam Nelson, the President and CEO of the Newman’s Own Foundation, Miriam discusses the legacy of Paul Newman and breaks down how they've become more laser-focused on their three overarching operating goals ..read more

Just in time for football season, David welcomes an extraordinary self-made leader that has served as both a college football head coach and major blue chip financial industry executive. Joe Moglia is the former Chairman & CEO of TD Ameritrade and the former Head Football Coach at Coastal Carolina. He is currently Coastal Carolina’s chair of athletics and executive director for football. In part one, Joe shares his journey from the gridiron to Wall Street and back and how to deliver a great value proposition in sports and business ..read more

In the conclusion of David's conversation with global philanthropist, Steve Killelea, Steve talks about his own legacy and why military missions can be a positive force in waging peace in the modern era ..read more

David concludes his conversation with Rodney B. Herenton, the Founder and Co-Chief Executive of Channing Capital Management, a $3.5 billion investment management firm. In part two, Rodney talks about the importance of choosing the right partner in business and in life and how his network of family, friends, and colleagues have influenced his stratospheric success ..read more