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The Authority Company
The Authority Company Podcast Network is your ultimate source for inspiration, insights, and strategies from the world's most accomplished business leaders. This channel features a collection of dynamic shows, each offering in-depth, one-on-one conversations with top entrepreneurs, CEOs, and innovators across diverse industries. From overcoming challenges to crafting winning strategies, every episode is packed with practical advice, leadership tips, and stories that will inspire you to unlock…
Episodes
The Authority CompanyClaire Feagley: The Hidden Cost of a Toxic Workplace Nobody Talks About
Dr. Claire Feagley — business psychologist, executive coach, and M&A expert — joins the show to break down her new book, The Toxicity Tax: Why Dysfunction…
The Authority CompanyDr. Je Woo Kim on How South Korea Rewrote Its Future
Dr. Jae Woo Kim grew up on a farm in rural South Korea in the 1960s and '70s without electricity — and went on to become a Samsung engineer, a Qualcomm…
The Authority CompanyBen Nichols, Padel 22: Why Padel Is About to Take Over America
Padel has officially overtaken pickleball as America's fastest growing sport. So what is it, why are people so hooked on it, and can it actually break through…
The Authority CompanyPeter Lewis on Scaling SXSW Without Losing Its Soul
Peter Lewis joined SXSW in 2009 as an administrative assistant. Today, he's the Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing partnerships, sponsorships, and the brand…
The Authority CompanyDr. Joseph Webb: Is the US Healthcare System Too Big to Fix?
Dr. Joseph Webb spent four decades leading hospitals across the country, including a nationally recognized turnaround at Nashville General Hospital. In this…
The Authority CompanyAlfonso Cahero on Surviving Death, Fear, and Becoming The Source Architect
Alfonso Cahero survived a fall from 5,000 meters. But the story doesn’t end with survival.In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits…
The Authority CompanyThe Story IS the Strategy: 13-Time Bestselling Author Don Yaeger on Winning With Story
Don Yaeger has spent 30 years studying what makes stories stick — and he's put it all into his new book, The Business of Storytelling: Inspire Action, Build…
The Authority CompanyChris Day on AI, Ownership & Unbreakable Client Partnerships
Chris Day has spent over two decades building and selling companies in the managed services industry — including Fully Managed and IT Glue. In this episode, he…
The Authority CompanyRobinson Aquino's 4-Step Framework for When Your Business Model Stops Working (Pause, Shrink, Plan, Grow)
Is your business in a rough patch — or is something structurally broken? Robinson Aquino, author of The Small Business Money Game, returns to Entrepreneur |…
The Authority CompanyChristopher W. Brown: Why Working Less Made This Entrepreneur More Successful
Christopher W. Brown spent three decades building businesses that depended entirely on him — until a heart attack in 2016 forced a decade-long rebuild of how…
The Authority CompanyDr. Bruce Bailey's Power Shift: The Real Forces Deciding Your Energy Future
Dr. Bruce Bailey — meteorologist, 50-year renewable energy veteran, and former head of AWS Truepower — joins Joe Pardavila to break down the real forces…
The Authority CompanyDr. Sterling L. Carter & Stephen Levi Carter, MBA on Scaling Healthcare Without Losing Its Soul
Twin brothers. Army veterans. Business partners. Dr. Sterling Carter and Stephen Carter, MBA built a healthcare empire spanning staffing, hospice, and…
The Authority CompanyDavid J. Moore: Dot-Com Crash, AI's Coming Reckoning, and Leading Through Loss
David J. Moore co-founded 24/7 Media, took it public with $2.5M in revenue, watched it soar to a $1.8 billion valuation — and then rode it all the way down to…
The Authority CompanyBridget Way: From QuickBooks Warrior to AI-Powered CPA
Bridget Way spent nearly two decades in the trenches of tax season before asking one question that reshaped her entire business: what if doing great work…
The Authority CompanyUnbalanced on Purpose: Brendan P. Keegan on Goals, Leadership, and Time
Brendan P. Keegan joins Joe Pardavila on The Authority Company Podcast to challenge one of the most common ideas in modern leadership: work-life…
The Authority CompanyAlejandro Cárdenas Villa and The Hidden Traps That Destroy Family Businesses
Why do so many family businesses struggle after the founder steps away?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila speaks with Alejandro…
The Authority CompanyDr. Kerry Mitchell Brown on Revolutionary Leadership for Black Women
Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown joins The Authority Company Podcast to discuss her book Revolutionary Leadership: A Power Playbook for Black Women and the urgent need…
The Authority CompanyMatt Domo: How Great Leaders Move Fast Without Creating Chaos
How do successful companies stay fast, hungry, and focused as they grow?In this episode of Entrepreneur | Authorities, Joe Pardavila welcomes back Matthew…
The Authority CompanyShep Rose on Bravo, Blackouts, Ayahuasca, and Finally Facing Himself
Shep Rose built a public image around charm, adventure, and saying yes to almost everything. As one of the breakout stars of Bravo’s Southern Charm, he became…
The Authority CompanyErnie Ross: Why Human Connection Is the Secret to Building a Powerful Brand
Why do some brands become part of our lives while others disappear?In this episode of Entrepreneur Authorities, Joe Pardavila sits down with branding expert…
The Authority CompanyJ. Michael Coffey: Why Most Acquisitions Fail After the Deal Closes
Most acquisitions look strong on paper. The real challenge begins after the deal closes.In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits…
The Authority CompanyWes Chaar: The Hidden Business Behind Your Personal Data
Every email receipt, loyalty card, online search, app permission, and free Wi-Fi connection can reveal more about you than you realize.In this episode of…
The Authority CompanyDaniel Schlaepfer: Why Stock Markets Still Need Human Traders
What does “real trading” mean in a market dominated by algorithms, AI, dark pools, high-frequency trading, meme stocks, and commission-free apps?In this…
The Authority CompanyDemos Parneros: AI Won’t Save Your Business Unless You Know Your Customer
AI is everywhere in business right now, but does every company really need to be “AI-powered” to survive?In this episode of Entrepreneur | Authorities, Joe…
The Authority CompanyChris Festog on The CFO Advantage | Why Great CFOs Think Beyond the Numbers
Most CFOs spend their careers focused on accounting, compliance, and reporting.The best CFOs do something completely different.In this episode of The Authority…
The Authority CompanyThad L. Bench Sr.: Why Integrity Still Matters in Business
What does it really take to build a successful business without losing your integrity along the way?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe…
The Authority CompanyRick Ford on Leadership, Mentorship, and Scaling Fast (Part Two)
What happens after you build one of the largest privately held automotive groups in America?In Part 2 of this conversation, Rick Ford joins Joe Pardavila to…
The Authority CompanyRick Ford on Leadership, Mentorship, and Scaling Fast (Part One)
Rick Ford went from growing up in a one-stoplight Texas town to building one of the largest privately held automotive groups in America.In this episode of The…
The Authority CompanyGlenn Bostock on Building a “Human Business” That Actually Works
What if the future of business is not about replacing people, but building around them?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits…
The Authority CompanyTodd Mezrah on Winning Business and Building Trust | The Fortune Is in the Follow-Up
What separates high performers from everyone else?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with entrepreneur, executive…
The Authority CompanyRobinson Aquino: The Money Game Entrepreneurs Never Learn
Why do so many small businesses fail, even when they have great products and loyal customers?In this episode of Entrepreneur | Authorities, Joe Pardavila sits…
The Authority CompanyCathy C. Bonczek: Communication That Changes Everything Starts With Connection
What separates leaders who truly connect from leaders who just sound polished?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with…
The Authority CompanyWhy High Achievers Feel Lost After Success | Brad Lekang
What happens when you achieve the career success you always wanted… and still feel unfulfilled?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila…
The Authority CompanyTyrone R. Johnson: Why Founders Struggle After Selling to Private Equity
What really happens after a founder sells their company to private equity?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with…
The Authority CompanyGary Zammit | AI, Medicine, and the Future of Drug Development
What happens when a founder nearly loses everything?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with neuroscientist…
The Authority CompanyRick K. Jones: Why Most Businesses Get Profit and Purpose Wrong
What is business actually for?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with entrepreneur and author Rick K. Jones to challenge…
The Authority CompanyHow Haley Barber Built RDV NINES, The Patented Hat Solving Acne & Dirty Hats
What if one of the most common fashion accessories was secretly causing skin problems for millions of people?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast…
The Authority CompanyRandy L. Thurman | The Biggest Retirement Mistakes People Make (And How to Avoid Them)
What does it really take to retire with confidence?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with financial advisor and author…
The Authority CompanyThe Hidden Cost of War No One Talks About | Dr. Chrisanne Gordon
What happens after the war ends, and why are so many veterans left behind?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr…
The Authority CompanyMatt Domo Explains the Real AI Playbook for CEOs
Most leaders think AI is about tools, but Matt Domo says that is where businesses go wrong.In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits…
The Authority CompanyJissan Cherian | Why High Performers Get Overlooked at Work
Most people think working harder leads to promotions.It doesn’t.In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Jissan Cherian…
The Authority CompanyLintao Lu: From Poverty to CTO, The “Go Through the Window” Mindset
What do you do when every door in your life is closed?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Lintao Lu, known as LT…
The Authority CompanyA Judge’s Framework for Separating Facts from Emotion
What does it mean to think like a judge in a world full of noise, opinions, and competing narratives?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Roy K…
The Authority CompanyWhy Crisis PR Doesn’t Work Anymore (Faster, Messier, Tougher) | Bradley Akubuiro
Crisis communication has changed. Most leaders have not.In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with crisis communications…
The Authority CompanyMissy Forlani & Melisa Soydinc: Why You Hate Mondays
Most people live for Friday. But what if that mindset is costing you your life?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with…
The Authority CompanyHow to Make Better Decisions: The Path of Least Regret with Parul Somani
How do you make the right decision when the future is uncertain?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila speaks with Parul Somani…
The Authority CompanyWhy Most Companies Fail at Hiring (And How to Fix It) | John William Wright II
Why do so many companies struggle with hiring and retention?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with John William Wright…
The Authority CompanyKris Erickson on the Truth About Employee Engagement
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Kris Erickson, cofounder of Workforce Science Associates and author of The…
The Authority CompanyMatt Domo | Why Most Founders Fail at Scale and How to Fix It
Matt Domo joins Joe Pardavila for a direct talk on how founders and senior leaders build what does not exist yet, then scale without breaking trust, teams, or…
The Authority CompanyHow to Build Authority | Adam Witty (Forbes Books Founder)
Most leaders think they need more marketing. Adam Witty says you need more authority.In this episode, Adam Witty, founder of Advantage Media Group and Forbes…
The Authority CompanyYour Emergency Contact: Why Trust Beats Capital in Venture with Jonathan Hung
On this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with venture investor and author Jonathan Hung to explore why trust, not capital…
The Authority CompanyDr. Michaela Renee Johnson: Break the Patterns Keeping You Stuck
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Michaela Renee Johnson, therapist and author of 7 Primal Wounds: Break the…
The Authority CompanyBreaking the Tyranny of False Choices with Rey Ramsey
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Rey Ramsey, author of The Tyranny of False Choices: A Guide to Authentic…
The Authority CompanyThe Secret to Unlocking Hidden Brilliance | Tony Martignetti at SXSW
Recorded live at the Fairmont Austin during SXSW, Joe Pardavila sits down with leadership advisor and author Tony Martignetti just moments after his first SXSW…
The Authority CompanyDeAngela Burns-Wallace on Legacy, Leadership, and Living Unapologetically
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with DeAngela Burns-Wallace, CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, former U.S…
The Authority CompanyReal Talk, Real Hope: Dr. Loren Rourke on What a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Really Means
For decades, breast cancer was spoken about in whispers. Today, it is a survivable disease, and knowledge changes everything.In this episode of The Authority…
The Authority CompanyMark Roberts on Betting Against the Crowd
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila talks with Mark Roberts, founder of Off Wall Street, about the mindset behind successful short…
The Authority CompanyFrom NASA to Data Independence: Wes Chaar on AI, Algorithms, and the Fight for Digital Freedom
Before AI powered your news feed, optimized your ads, or predicted your next purchase, Wes Chaar was building intelligent systems to guide spacecraft through…
The Authority CompanyHow Small Decisions Built Big Success With Sebastian Bastian
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Bahamian entrepreneur and investor Sebastian Bastian, founder of more than 20…
The Authority CompanyFrom Surgeon to CEO: How Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg Rebuilt Healthcare Leadership
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg, one of Canada’s leading healthcare CEOs and a practicing…