In this episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast, host Tim Van Mieghem welcomes Dawn Westmoreland, keynote speaker, author, and resilience expert, for a powerful conversation on how workplace culture can either strengthen or destroy resilience within an organization. Drawing on more than three decades of experience in HR leadership, the Air Force, and workplace mediation, Dawn shares why psychological safety is foundational to business performance and how unresolved toxic behaviors quietly erod...
May 28
43 min
In this episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast, host Tim Van Mieghem welcomes Mike Lavista, founder and CEO of Caxy Interactive, for a deep dive into how organizations can unlock growth by rethinking the way they use technology. Drawing on decades of experience guiding companies through complex systems challenges, Mike shares why most businesses are solving the wrong problems, focusing on tools instead of outcomes, and how shifting that mindset can dramatically improve performance and profita...
Apr 9
36 min
In this episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast, host Tim Van Mieghem welcomes Sarah Victory, founder and CEO of The Victory Company, to explore what it takes to achieve bold, accelerated growth while staying grounded in purpose and leadership. Drawing on her experience advising global brands and helping companies double their business and impact, Sarah shares both strategic insight and a deeply personal story that shaped her philosophy of doing something brave every day. Tim and Sarah u...
Mar 24
41 min
In this episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast, host Tim Van Mieghem sits down with Marty Baird, creator of the RAD Method, to explore how organizations can dramatically improve engagement, learning, and performance by transforming the way leaders communicate. Drawing on more than three decades in learning and development, Marty explains why traditional lecture style training fails to produce lasting results and introduces the RAD framework: Reveal, Ask, Do, as a practical way to turn passive...
Mar 13
48 min
In this episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast, host Tim Van Mieghem welcomes Emily Shaw, a seasoned sales coach at Lushin, for a candid discussion on transforming the sales process for lasting, predictable growth. Emily shares her personal journey from being a lifelong salesperson and Lushin client to finding her passion at the crossroads of psychology and consultative selling. Tim and Emily unpack the critical elements that create consistent sales results, highlighting why great plans and p...
Feb 9
31 min
In this episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast, host Tim Van Mieghem sits down with Gary Fretwell, a seasoned consultant who has worked with nearly a thousand colleges and universities across the country, to explore what business owners can gain from understanding the hidden drivers of organizational success in the academic world. Gary unpacks what shocking profit really means for universities and businesses alike, emphasizing how practices like active listening, empathy, and contextual under...
Jan 26
38 min
In this episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast, host Tim Van Mieghem welcomes Daniel Nannenga, CFO and COO of CS Capital Management, to break down how to unlock value and scale with intention. Drawing on his background in both finance and operations as well as his experience negotiating athlete contracts and leading M&A deals, Daniel offers an inside look at the playbooks top performers use to drive business success. Tim and Daniel break down what it really means to be “exit ready,” unpac...
Dec 15, 2025
43 min
In this episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast, host Tim Van Mieghem welcomes Lee Brumbaugh, CEO of Sales Xceleration, for a dynamic discussion on why sales growth stalls and what leaders can do to reignite momentum. Lee draws from his experience guiding small and mid-sized businesses to sustained growth, sharing actionable strategies to identify bottlenecks, getting the right people in the right seats, and building a sales process that scales. Tim and Lee unpack the most common mistakes busi...
Dec 1, 2025
37 min
In this episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast, host Tim Van Mieghem sits down with Reagan Hogarty, Managing Partner at HH Industries, for an insightful conversation about growing companies with integrity in the world of private equity. Reagan pulls back the curtain on why real investment goes far beyond dollars. It’s about building trust, fostering alignment, and protecting the culture and people that power a business’s success. Together, Tim and Reagan dive into the art of leadership tran...
Nov 17, 2025
41 min
In this episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast, host Tim Van Mieghem connects with Pat Ennis and Corby Megarden of Ennis Legacy Partners for a revealing discussion on exit planning and accelerating business value, a subject many owners don’t consider until the stakes are high. With decades of expertise helping entrepreneurs navigate succession, finances, and the personal journey of stepping away, Pat and Corby unpack what it really means to ensure your company thrives beyond your tenure. Tim ...
Nov 3, 2025
40 min
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