Shows / The Authority Company

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 CompanyJohn Bielinski Jr. on What Happens When High Performers Break
John Bielinski Jr. built a life many people chase. Marine. Emergency medicine clinician. Endurance athlete. Respected teacher. On paper, everything looked…
The Authority CompanyFrom Burnout to Bliss With Dr. Shaoqing Sun
What happens when success stops feeling like success? On this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Shaoqing Sun, founder…
The Authority CompanyThe 80 Percent Rule Behind Scaling Any Business
In this episode of Entrepreneur | Authorities, Joe Pardavila sits down with Charles Sims, founder of SkaFld Studio and “Hurricane CTO,” to break down why…
The Authority CompanyKsenia Yudina on Power, Control, and Startups
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with One Venture, Ten MBAs author Ksenia Yudina, CFA for a raw conversation about…
The Authority CompanyDr. Rob Douk and The Art and Science of Wellbeing
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila talks to psychologist and entrepreneur Dr. Rob Douk to explore why so many people feel stuck…
The Authority CompanyFrom Front Desk to C Suite, Leadership Lessons With Bruce Craul
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila chats with Bruce Craul, a lifelong hospitality leader who rose from front desk roles to the…
The Authority CompanyDon’t Just Pay Taxes With Divakar Vijayasarathy
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with global tax strategist Divakar Vijayasarathy to rethink how you view taxes…
The Authority CompanyCultural Excellence Part Two: Michele Herlein’s Guide to Real Organizational Alignment
In part two of this conversation, Michele Herlein drills into the work leaders need to do to build a culture people feel every day. She explains why most…
The Authority CompanyUnity Beats Brilliance: W. Jeff Williams on Leading Cities, Teams, and Change
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with W. Jeff Williams, civil engineer, three term mayor of Arlington, Texas, and…
The Authority CompanyOff the Ground: From the Brink of Bankruptcy to a Billion Dollar Trampoline Empire
Case Lawrence joins Joe Pardavila for a candid conversation about failure, risk, and building something durable when everything collapses. Case shares the real…
The Authority CompanyCultural Excellence Part One: Michele Herlein on Fixing Workplace Culture
This episode is part one of a two part conversation on culture with Michele Herlein, author of Cultural Excellence. Joe Pardavila sits down with Michele to…
The Authority CompanyMediocre to Meaningful with Benjamin Douglas. Leadership Choices That Shape Culture
Joe Pardavila sits down with Benjamin Douglas for a direct conversation about why so many workplaces settle for survival instead of commitment.Drawing on more…
The Authority CompanyDr. Michael Horowitz on Fixing Higher Education From the Inside
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Michael Horowitz to unpack why higher education struggles to change and what…
The Authority CompanyLove, Learn, Play: Akhil Gupta on Redefining Success
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Akhil Gupta, former Chairman of Blackstone India and longtime global business…
The Authority CompanyWhat the Camino Taught Me About Leadership with Peter D. Schwartz
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with CEO coach, author, and longtime Vistage Master Chair Peter D. Schwartz for a…
The Authority CompanyCreate More With Purpose: Leadership Lessons From Len Jessup
Len Jessup joins Joe Pardavila for a clear conversation on leadership, entrepreneurship, and building meaningful work across a long career in higher education…
The Authority CompanyThe Enterprise Law Firm Model Explained
Robert Armstrong and Sanford Fisch join Joe Pardavila to explain why most attorneys struggle to build sustainable law firms and how the Enterprise Law Firm…
The Authority CompanyHow MMA Teaches Better Leadership Communication with Dr. Patrick Riccards
Strategic communication works a lot like MMA. You train. You plan. You step into a high-pressure moment and you fight for a clear outcome.In this conversation…
The Authority CompanyHow Elite Tech Sellers Think and Win with Bob Kocis
Joe Pardavila talks with Bob Kocis, President and COO of Aptean and author of The President’s Club Mindset, about the habits and systems that drive top sales…
The Authority CompanyGrowing Up Fast, Slowing Down Later with Blake Shumate
Blake Shumate joins Joe Pardavila for a conversation about responsibility, faith, identity, and the long road toward emotional growth. Blake opens up about…
The Authority CompanyCrystal Lynn Garrett on the Real Emotions Behind Retirement
Retirement is more emotional than most people expect. In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila talks with Crystal Lynn Garrett about why…
The Authority CompanyDemos Parneros on Scaling, Leadership, and the Founder Mindset
In this episode of Entrepreneur | Authorities, Demos Parneros walks through the lessons he picked up across three decades in retail and e-commerce. He helped…
The Authority CompanyStrong Floor, No Ceiling: Rebuilding the American Dream with Oliver Libby
On this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with civic entrepreneur, investor, and author Oliver B. Libby to discuss his bold new…
The Authority CompanyThink Bigger, Lead Better: Rick Tollakson on Building Teams, Culture, and Community Impact
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Rick Tollakson, CEO of Hubbell Realty Company and author of Think Bigger, Lead…
The Authority CompanyHow Rosemary Everton Turned Adversity into Enterprise
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Rosemary Everton, author of Maid in America: A Journey of Resilience…
The Authority CompanyRoots of Resilience: How Dr. Emily Taing Watson Turned Family Sacrifice into Strength
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with orthodontist and author Dr. Emily Taing Watson to explore her family’s…
The Authority CompanyFrom Medicine to Ownership: Dr. Lisa Piercey on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
On this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Lisa Piercey, physician, investor, and former Tennessee Commissioner of…
The Authority CompanyChris Kaufman on Empathy, Design, and Building StockX into a Multi-Billion Dollar Brand
What happens when empathy meets innovation? Joe Pardavila sits down with Chris Kaufman, co-founder and former Chief Creative Officer of StockX, to explore how…
The Authority CompanyMaking Waves: How Davin Kazama Leads with Positivity, Persistence, and Aloha
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, host Joe Pardavila talks with Davin Kazama, an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and leadership mentor…
The Authority CompanySuzanne Hopgood: How Being Underestimated Became Her Advantage
From being mistaken for a secretary and told to “get the coffee” to becoming CEO of a New York Stock Exchange company, Suzanne Hopgood’s career is anything but…
The Authority CompanyThe Case for College: Dr. Kenan Sahin on Why Education Still Matters
Before “college isn’t worth it” became a popular idea, Dr. Kenan Sahin had already lived every side of the American education system—as a student, professor…
The Authority CompanyThe Hurricane Methodology: How to Build Startups That Execute and Adapt
Former LA Clippers and UTA CTO Charles Sims, known as The Hurricane CTO, joins Joe Pardavila to share how chaos, pressure, and persistence led to the creation…
The Authority CompanyLeadership Beyond Borders: Bridging Western and Iraqi Mindsets with Dr. Midhat Zwayen
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila talks with Dr. Midhat Zwayen, president of Dijlah Consulting Engineers and author of Leadership…
The Authority CompanyFearless Franchising: Cliff Nonnenmacher on Building Wealth Beyond the Brand
What does it take to build wealth, create freedom, and avoid the traps most entrepreneurs fall into? In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe…
The Authority CompanyProfitability Is a Journey: Lessons from Damon Stafford
On this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila welcomes back Damon Stafford, CEO of Alpine Intel and author of Believe in Better: The…
The Authority CompanyAttitude Advantage: Leading With a Positive Perspective
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with transformational business leader Kim Skanson, author of Attitude Advantage: The…
The Authority CompanyFrom Patient to Pioneer: Dr. Sherry McAllister on Reimagining Healthcare
On this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Sherry McAllister, author of Adjusted Reality: Supercharge Your Whole Being…
The Authority CompanyQualified Isn’t Enough: Gina Riley on Standing Out in the Job Market
On this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with executive career strategist Gina Riley, creator of the Career Velocity™ System…
The Authority CompanyReverend Kevin T. Taylor on Immutable Leadership Lessons
On this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Reverend Kevin T. Taylor, pastor, C-suite executive, and author of A Charge to…
The Authority CompanyBreaking Silos in Oncology: Dr. Ramin Farhood & Dr. Kirk Shepard on Voices of Oncology
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, host Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Ramin Farhood and Dr. Kirk Shepard, co-authors of Voices of Oncology…
The Authority CompanyDavid Blivin: Crossing the Cactus and Growing Innovation Outside Silicon Valley
Joe Pardavila sits down with David C. Blivin, Founder and Managing Director of Cottonwood Technology Funds and author of Crossing the Cactus: A Blueprint for…
The Authority CompanyHow Julia Putzeys Built Trash Panda: The App Helping You Eat Smarter
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Julia Putzeys, founder and GM of Trash Panda, the fast-growing app that flags…
The Authority CompanyFrom Quarterback to Leader BJ Coleman's SECRET Method for Achieving Greatness
Former NFL quarterback and current behavioral healthcare CEO BJ Coleman joins Joe Pardavila to share how he made the leap from professional sports to leading…
The Authority CompanyFrom Silence to Healing: Dr. Anne Marie Morse on Trust in Healthcare
Neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Anne Marie Morse joins Joe Pardavila to explain why better talk - not larger tech - drives better care. Her new book…
The Authority CompanyCrisis Compass: Navigating Chaos with Transparency, Compassion, and Gen X Grit
Joe Pardavila chats with crisis communication expert Michele Ehrhart, author of Crisis Compass: How to Communicate When It Matters Most.With over two decades…
The Authority CompanyBeliever, Bulldog, Coach: The Purpose-Driven Path of Steve Smithwick
On this episode of The Authority Company podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Steve Smithwick, founder of Master Wall and author of Believer, Bulldog…
The Authority CompanyFrom Seminary to CEO: Paul Perreault’s Journey of Purpose, People, and Leadership
What do seminary school, a dairy burn room, and running a global biotech powerhouse have in common? Paul Perreault. In this episode of The Authority Company…
The Authority CompanyThe Style Formula: Redefining How We Get Dressed with Aricia Symes
Is style something you’re born with, or can it be learned?Aricia Symes says it’s both art and science. In this episode, Joe Pardavila sits down with Aricia…
The Authority CompanyFrom San Pedro to CEO: Anthony Luna’s Values-Driven Rise in Real Estate
Anthony A. Luna’s journey from an at-risk youth in San Pedro to CEO of Coastline Equity is more than a real estate success story—it’s a story of resilience…
The Authority CompanyGraham Broyd’s American Odyssey: Backpack, Jacket, Surfboard
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila welcomes British-American author and international banker Graham Broyd to discuss his debut…
The Authority CompanyHarnessing Chaos: Charles Sims on Tech Leadership, Creativity, and the Hurricane CTO Mindset
In this episode of Entrepreneur Authorities, Joe Pardavila sits down with Charles Sims, a.k.a. the “Hurricane CTO,” a tech evangelist and investor with deep…
The Authority CompanyOil, Grit, and the American Dream: Investing with Rich Tabaka
In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, host Joe Pardavila sits down with entrepreneur and oilman Rich Tabaka, author of How to Invest in Oil…
The Authority CompanyKathryn Henry's Dime Moments: Finding Love, Light, and AFGOs After Loss
Executive leader and spiritual seeker Kathryn Henry (Gap, Levi’s, Lululemon) joins Joe Pardavila for a profound conversation about love, loss, and finding…
The Authority CompanyFrom HENRY to Truly Wealthy: Financial Strategies for Six-Figure Earners
Financial strategist Gabriel Shahin, author of How The Rich Get Richer, joins Joe Pardavila to decode why "High Earners Not Rich Yet" (HENRYs) struggle to…
The Authority CompanyUnfiltered & Unapologetic: Judy McCutcheon on Leading with Courage, Kindness, and Cultural Wisdom
Joe Pardavila is joined by Judy McCutcheon, CEO of Go Blue Consulting and author of Unfiltered and Unapologetic, for a raw and inspiring conversation about…
The Authority CompanyHealthcare’s Hidden Star: Why Fixing the System Starts in the Middle
Why does the U.S. healthcare system feel so complex, expensive, and impossible to fix? In this eye-opening episode, healthcare strategist Judith Kunisch joins…
The Authority CompanyEarth Angels: Sandy Lundy on Bullying, Loss, and the Ripple Effect of Kindness
In this profoundly moving episode, Sandy Lundy joins Joe Pardavila to share the heartbreaking story of her son Shane, who died by suicide in 2018 after…
The Authority CompanyLuxury Travel Revolution: Inside The 100 Collection with Travis Wilburn
Join Joe Pardavila on The Authority Company Podcast for an eye-opening conversation with hospitality pioneer Travis Wilburn. As the architect behind The 100…
The Authority CompanyCultural Superpowers: How MQ and the Multicultural Mindset Fuel Success in a Borderless World
Joe Pardavila welcomes Joycelyn David, author of The Multicultural Mindset: Driving Business Growth in a Borderless Era, to tackle the complexities of…
The Authority CompanyHow Buddy Teaster and Soles4Souls Turned Crisis into Clarity—and Shoes into Opportunity
Joe Pardavila sits down with Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of the global nonprofit Soles4Souls, which transforms lives through clothing and shoe donations…