In this episode of The Corvus Effect, I sit down with Scott MacGregor, founder of The Outlier Project and a true catalyst for extraordinary connections. As someone who believes anyone can be ordinary but we all have the power to choose to be extraordinary, Scott has created a community where curious minds come together to do extraordinary things.  From his record-breaking business achievements to building a platform that transforms how high-impact individuals connect and grow, Scott embodies the principle that relationships are everything, but they don't just happen.  Scott reveals why choice is the most important word in his fundamental philosophy, the critical difference between being a high achiever and a true outlier, and how adversity has shaped his approach to building meaningful relationships and lasting impact. He also shares insights about creating psychological safety for driven individuals, the importance of people over products in business success, and his vision for leaving a legacy through impacting lives rather than accumulating achievements. This episode offers valuable lessons for ambitious individuals looking to build lasting legacies while maintaining authentic relationships and creating meaningful impact in their communities.

This episode features a "Too Long, Didn't Listen" (TL;DL) summary of my conversation with Mike Perlow, the unintentional entrepreneur who transformed from TV sportscaster to successful video production company owner.  Mike reveals the critical marketing mistake most businesses make - answering why customers need their service instead of why customers should choose them specifically. This fundamental shift from industry marketing to authentic differentiation can revolutionize your competitive positioning. The episode also explores Mike's evolution from micromanager to collaborative leader, showing how the philosophy "people work with me, not for me" creates teams that exceed expectations.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, I welcome Mike Perlow, the unintentional entrepreneur who leverages his storytelling expertise from TV sportscasting to help businesses create videos that deliver real ROI. As President of Perlow Productions, Mike has discovered that success isn't just about great content - it's about building the right networks and asking the right questions.

Mike shares his journey from covering the Red Sox's historic 2004 World Series run as a NESN broadcaster to building a thriving video production company. He reveals why most businesses answer the wrong marketing question and how this fundamental misunderstanding costs them customers. Through candid stories about his evolution from control freak to collaborative leader, Mike demonstrates how authentic relationships and strategic preparation drive sustainable business growth.

This episode features a 'Too Long, Didn't Listen' (TLDL) summary of my conversation with Carré Le Page, founder of the Resilient Minds Movement and global marketing leader turned resilience trainer. Key insights include how perspective can serve as either a passport or prison depending on how we choose to view our circumstances, the unique vulnerabilities facing creative professionals in today's workplace, and practical tools for developing mental resilience through simple daily practices.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Carré Le Page, a global marketing leader turned resilience trainer, shares his transformational journey from conquering Mount Kilimanjaro during the hardest day of his life to founding the Resilient Minds movement. With experience leading teams across five continents, Carré addresses the mental health crisis where 66% of Americans report burnout annually, particularly among creative professionals who pour their hearts into work only to face dismissive feedback. The conversation explores his "health over everything" philosophy and practical 10-minute daily routines that build mental resilience, demonstrating how perspective can be either a passport to possibilities or a prison of limiting beliefs, with applications from coaching baseball to parenting that show resilience principles create lasting transformation across all areas of life.

This episode features a 'Too Long, Didn't Listen' (TLDL) summary of my conversation with Carré Le Page, founder of the Resilient Minds Movement and global marketing leader turned resilience trainer. Key insights include how perspective can serve as either a passport or prison depending on how we choose to view our circumstances, the unique vulnerabilities facing creative professionals in today's workplace, and practical tools for developing mental resilience through simple daily practices.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Carré Le Page, a global marketing leader turned resilience trainer, shares his transformational journey from conquering Mount Kilimanjaro during the hardest day of his life to founding the Resilient Minds movement. With experience leading teams across five continents, Carré addresses the mental health crisis where 66% of Americans report burnout annually, particularly among creative professionals who pour their hearts into work only to face dismissive feedback. The conversation explores his "health over everything" philosophy and practical 10-minute daily routines that build mental resilience, demonstrating how perspective can be either a passport to possibilities or a prison of limiting beliefs, with applications from coaching baseball to parenting that show resilience principles create lasting transformation across all areas of life.

This episode features a 'Too Long, Didn't Listen' (TLDL) summary of my conversation with Jon Mayo, founder of the Waymaker Movement and leadership coach for high-performing founders. Key insights include his foundational shift from trying to be the "cool guy" to becoming a conduit for team success, learned through military training when a soldier's feedback revealed how visible frustration deflates entire teams. Jon's distinction between servant leadership and steward leadership fundamentally reframes responsibility, emphasizing that stewardship requires value-based judgment rather than reactive service to every demand. The episode highlights his observation that many successful founders play a three-dimensional game when success actually requires four dimensions, particularly missing the relationship piece at home. Jon's philosophy emphasizes integration across all life dimensions and maintaining a learning mindset by refusing to accept guru-like pedestals that limit growth.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Jon Mayo, a former US Army captain turned founder of the Waymaker Movement, shares how his military experience taught him that leadership success comes from being a conduit rather than the "cool guy." After recognizing he lacked an integrated core self, Jon created Waymaker to help high-performing founders generating $5-100 million who have become trapped by their own success. The conversation explores his critical distinction between servant leadership and steward leadership, his concept of four-dimensional living where many leaders excel in business but neglect relationships with self and spouse, and his anti-guru approach that emphasizes collaborative discovery over prescriptive solutions, demonstrating how small intentional actions and systems thinking can transform chaos into sustainable significance.

This episode features a 'Too Long, Didn't Listen' (TLDL) summary of my conversation with David Madeira, a fellow Penn graduate and former Division One lacrosse player. Key points include how true influence comes through genuine connection rather than titles or authority, drawing from David's experience as a backup goalie who learned to contribute through building relationships and knowing his role. The discussion highlights his pivotal choice between career advancement and family priorities, where he chose entrepreneurship over a lucrative corporate path to be present for his daughter after his divorce. A standout theme is supporting others' passions, as David shares his philosophy of meeting his theater-loving daughter in her world despite his sports background, creating annual Broadway traditions and emphasizing that those struggling need support more than the stars who already receive attention from everyone else.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, David Madeira, a former Division One athlete from the University of Pennsylvania, shares his journey of redefining success on his own terms. From leading significant business turnarounds to prioritizing his role as a father during his daughter Caroline's theatrical journey, David demonstrates how authentic leadership means supporting others' dreams while staying true to one's values. The conversation explores his experience on Penn's lacrosse team that made the Final Four, the leadership lessons he carried into his professional life, and his conscious decision to prioritize parenthood over lucrative career opportunities. His concept of finding one's "North Star" provides a compelling framework for making life's most important decisions. David's creation of enduring father-daughter traditions and his unwavering presence at his daughter's theatrical events exemplify how successful leaders can master the balance between career aspirations and family connections.

 This episode features a "Too Long, Didn't Listen" (TL;DL) summary of my conversation with Ben Finklea, founder of Volacci Marketing and fractional CMO for trade businesses. Ben's journey demonstrates that professional success doesn't require sacrificing family presence, showing how early decisions to design business around family needs can create both business resilience and family strength.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Ben Finklea, a digital marketing expert and founder of Volacci Marketing, shares how he intentionally designed his business around his family rather than the other way around. Ben discusses his transition from tag-team parenting with his wife, a senior lecturer at the University of Texas, to his recent pivot as a fractional CMO for trade businesses. The conversation explores how a life-changing car accident forced Ben to overcome founder's syndrome and build a resilient team that could operate without his constant involvement. This journey demonstrates the power of necessity driving innovation and how crisis can become a catalyst for building stronger, more sustainable business practices. Throughout the discussion, Ben emphasizes that while entrepreneurs "can do anything, they can't do everything," showing how conscious choices aligned with personal values lead to success in both business and family life.

This episode features a 'Too Long, Didn't Listen' (TLDL) summary of my conversation with Bianca and Sal Carbone. Key points include how Bianca transformed COVID disruptions and personal health challenges into a thriving online wellness coaching business, turning unexpected setbacks into her true calling. The conversation explores Sal's upbringing in a large Italian immigrant family with 12 children, where shared meals over wood-burning ovens and working the fields together instilled values of hard work, community, and authentic connection. A highlight is their recent family reunion in Italy with 47 first cousins, demonstrating how genuine relationships transcend distance and time. Bianca's approach of treating her online community like family, with warmth, remembering details, and genuine follow-up, shows how these deep-rooted values translate into modern business success.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Bianca Carbone, a wellness coach who transformed her own health struggles into a mission to help women achieve sustainable wellness, is joined by her father Sal, whose entrepreneurial spirit helped shape her path. Together, they explore how Bianca navigated graduating during the pandemic to build Blix Fitness, a wellness coaching business focused on sustainable health practices and hormonal balance for women. The conversation delves into the rich family values that stem from Sal's upbringing in a large Italian immigrant household and their recent trip back to Italy for a family reunion that reinforced their connection to their roots. This father-daughter dialogue perfectly illustrates the podcast's theme of building lasting legacies through integrated self-leadership, as both Carbones demonstrate how familial values inform professional purpose. Throughout the discussion, both father and daughter highlight the importance of authenticity, strong family connections, and finding balance in health and business, values that have been passed down through generations.

This episode features a 'Too Long, Didn't Listen' (TLDL) summary of my conversation with Michael McCree. Key points include the dominance of the mental game in achieving life success, where handling pressure, criticism, and adversity are crucial lessons. Preparation builds confidence, illustrated by the importance of effective practice and its application in diverse fields like sports, academia, and the workplace. Lastly, character development through authenticity in leadership is discussed, showcasing Michael’s journey from a quiet player to an impactful coach. The episode underscores the value of staying true to oneself and the lessons of discipline over regret.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Michael McCree, a former college athlete turned transformational coach and author, shares his journey from playing Division I baseball to becoming a youth baseball coach and mentor. The conversation includes Michael's memorable moments in college baseball, his transition into coaching, and the challenges and lessons he learned along the way. He emphasizes the importance of mental strength, preparation, and modeling character for young athletes. Michael also discusses his book, 'The Undefeated Athlete,' which aims to help young athletes and their parents navigate the mental and emotional aspects of sports and life. The episode offers valuable insights into cultivating resilience, discipline, and leadership both on and off the field.

This episode features a 'Too Long, Didn't Listen' (TLDL) summary of my conversation with Scott Gingold. Key points include the central principle that family must come first, with business a close second, and the necessity of integrating these roles for lasting legacies. Scott refutes the myth that you can have it all without sacrifice, emphasizing intentional choices and prioritizing family presence. He also highlights communication challenges within family businesses, particularly across generational lines, advocating for open, respectful dialogues. This approach supports emotional intelligence and harmony in both family and business dynamics.

In this episode of The Corvus Effect, Scott Gingold, a seasoned advisor with four decades of experience, shares his journey of building and exiting seven successful businesses across multiple industries. The discussion explores how Scott now guides family-owned businesses through their greatest challenges, from communication breakdowns to succession planning and generational transitions. His recent decision to relocate to Florida to be closer to family while maintaining professional success perfectly embodies the integrated life approach championed by the podcast. Throughout the conversation, Scott shares insights on the importance of prioritizing family over business, the fallacy of the "have it all" mentality, and the power of setting boundaries in both personal and professional life. His philosophy that "Scott's a jerk" - allowing employees to provide honest feedback - demonstrates how authentic leadership creates stronger teams and more sustainable businesses.

This episode features a 'Too Long, Didn't Listen' (TLDL) summary of my conversation with Chason Forehand. Key points include Chason's transformation from a chef battling early trauma and addiction to a nonprofit leader promoting living wages and workplace dignity. Highlighted is the impact of paying it forward and strong connections in personal and community success. Chason’s initiatives, such as Transformation Kitchen, integrate culinary training, youth education, and food desert outreach to address food insecurity. The episode concludes with a focus on the importance of collaboration, authenticity, and vulnerability in creating lasting change.