When Success Becomes a Prison: Josh Muller on Taking Back Control of Your Business
What happens when your business success starts running you instead of the other way around?JoshMuller, founder of Maple Creek Coaching, shares how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) helped him break free from burnout, delegate effectively, and transform his company. Josh and Steve dive into the dangers of overworking, the power of curiosity, and the importance of authentic networking and maintaining relationships
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Ep. 133 - A Conversation on House Bill 159: The Manufacturing Technologies Assistance Grant Program (MTAP)
House Bill 159 proposes the ManufacturingTechnologies Assistance Grant Program (MTAP) to help Ohiomanufacturers boost productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness while ensuring small and mid-sizedbusinesses have access to vital resources. In this recording from the Akron-Canton Advocacy Alliancebriefing session, State Representative Nick Santucci and key stakeholders discuss the bill’s impact on thestate’s manufacturing industry and answer audience questions about what it could mean for the future ofOhio business.
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Ep. 132 - Mental Health as a Driver of Business Success
What does it take to be a leader who not only drives results but also builds resilience and wellbeing into the workplace? Christine Williams, Associate Vice President of Immersive Leadership at United Way of Summit& Medina, and John Ropar, longtime counselor and therapist, sit down with us to share their perspectives on leadership, growth, and mental health. Together, they explore how immersive leadership programs can equip professionals to lead with empathy, and why caring for mental wellbeing is key to creating stronger teams and communities.
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Ep. 131 - Where Sneakers meet STEM: Akron Sneaker Academy
To Dominique Waters, sneakers are more than fashion—they’re a bridge to science, self-discovery, and community change. The Akron Sneaker Academy founder shares how his path from luxury fashion to youth mentorship is using sneaker culture to spark interest in STEM, connect students to Akron’s history and polymer industry ties, and inspire the next generation to dream bigger.
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Ep. 130 - Downtown on the Rise: Economic Development with Chris Hardesty
What does it take to spark real change in a city’s core? In this episode of Dreamers, Drivers, Doers, newly appointed Downtown Akron Development Corporation Executive Director Christopher Hardesty shares his vision for revitalizing downtown Akron. From transforming historic buildings into housing to reshaping public perceptions of safety and walkability, Chris discusses the power of partnerships, capital investment, and inclusive planning. He also highlights key collaborations with groups like Elevate Greater Akron and the University of Akron to drive momentum and make downtown a place where people want to live, work, and thrive
Want to discover the personalities, leaders, and voices who are making things happen and making a difference in our region? Welcome to Dreamers, Drivers, and Doers, where Greater Akron Chamber CEO and President Steve Millard engages in conversations with business owners, influencers, and government officials to discover what makes a group of people come together, the possibilities on a local and regional level, and the potential of an area that pulls together. Fascinating journeys, strong opinions, unique perspectives, and a behind-the-scenes look at some of the business and legislative initiatives that are the heartbeat of our community.
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