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Podcasting has become a powerful tool for personal branding and business growth, especially as more professionals seek to share their expertise and connect with wider audiences. But what does it take to start and sustain a successful podcast, particularly in today’s fast-paced digital world? With the rise of podcasting as a key content marketing…
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Reviving Education and Cities: A Conversation with Ron Stefanski
This episode of The Guide Post takes center stage in revitalizing education and cities, examining the transformative synergies between urban development and educational innovation. As cities like Detroit undergo monumental changes, the conversation explores the pivotal roles that education systems play in urban renewal. Notably, Detroit’s resurgence, underscored by the return of the NFL…
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Navigating the Transition from Sports to Business with Johnny Quinn
Navigating the transition from a career in sports to business requires many of the same skills athletes use daily. In the inaugural episode of The Guide Post, host Hunter Lopatin sits down with Johnny Quinn, a U.S. Olympian turned Successful Entrepreneur. This discussion is timely as many athletes face the challenge of transitioning from…
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Exploring the Intersection of Board Governance, Community Engagement and Creativity with Ann Margolin
Behind every city vote, hospital budget or zoning decision is a leader navigating tough, often conflicting priorities. Right now, public leaders are operating in an environment of rising healthcare costs, workforce shortages and heightened community expectations—especially within safety-net systems that collectively provide billions in uncompensated care each year. The stakes are real—they affect patients…
Workforce Alignment, and the New Blueprint for Career-Connected Learning Ecosystems
Workforce shortages, shifting federal and state policy, and rising skepticism about the return on investment of a traditional four-year degree have pushed career-connected learning to the forefront of education reform. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment is expected to increase by nearly 4.7 million jobs between 2022 and 2032, with…
AI Is Reshaping Hiring Strategy And Critical Roles Are Shifting to Permanent Talent
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-state discussion—it’s a present-day leadership priority. As enterprises accelerate the adoption of generative AI and automation tools, hiring strategies are evolving alongside broader business transformation. According to McKinsey’s 2025 State of AI report, 88% of organizations now report using AI in at least one business function, underscoring how…
Resilience, Reinvention, and the Relentless Pursuit of Growth: Larry North’s Journey from Fitness Icon to Private Equity Leader
Entrepreneurship is being glamorized in real time. Social media highlights overnight wins, AI tools promise instant scale, and private equity is reshaping industries at a rapid clip. Yet behind every “success story” is something far less flashy: failure, adaptability, and the discipline to keep going when life hits hard. According to the U.S. Bureau…
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Embracing the Podcasting Journey with Josh Byrd
Podcasting has become a powerful tool for personal branding and business growth, especially as more professionals seek to share their expertise and connect with wider audiences. But what does it take to start and sustain a successful podcast, particularly in today’s fast-paced digital world? With the rise of podcasting as a key content marketing…
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Reviving Education and Cities: A Conversation with Ron Stefanski
This episode of The Guide Post takes center stage in revitalizing education and cities, examining the transformative synergies between urban development and educational innovation. As cities like Detroit undergo monumental changes, the conversation explores the pivotal roles that education systems play in urban renewal. Notably, Detroit’s resurgence, underscored by the return of the NFL…
