Mileage May Vary

By: Mark Williams
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  • Mileage May Vary, a new podcast hosted by Mark Williams, CEO of Brokers International.

    Planning is important, but it’s not everything. No matter how carefully you’ve mapped out your route, detours and obstacles outside of your control can still end up in the way.


    Try as we might to keep our careers on a straightforward path, life can have other plans. Luckily, there’s always an alternate route that can get you to your original destination — you just have to know where to find it.


    Acting as a guide for those navigating the twists, turns and roadblocks of their careers, Milage May Vary with Mark Williams is here to help you see that there’s never just one way of doing things. Each episode, listeners will learn helpful tips and real-life lessons for finding a new way forward. Because changing your path doesn’t have to mean changing your goals.

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Episodes
  • The Importance of Separation: Maintaining Work-Life Balance in a Family Enterprise

    The Importance of Separation: Maintaining Work-Life Balance in a Family Enterprise
    Aug 26 2024

    In this episode, I sit down with Rick Kisser, the president of a small, family-owned brokerage firm, to discuss his fascinating journey from mechanical engineer to family business leader. Rick candidly shares the challenges of balancing work and personal life within a family enterprise, emphasizing the importance of setting clear boundaries and maintaining separation between the two. He offers valuable advice for others entering a family business, highlighting the need for respect, open communication, and conscious work-life balance.

    Website: ⁠Mark Williams
    Social: ⁠LinkedIn
    Check out Mark's Book: ⁠Lead, Don't Manage: 12 Lessons in Creating a Leadership Culture Based on Core Values
    Speaking Engagements: ⁠Book Mark

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    27 mins
  • Prioritizing Employee Well-Being: Making Mondays Feel Like Fridays with Drew Harden

    Prioritizing Employee Well-Being: Making Mondays Feel Like Fridays with Drew Harden
    Aug 12 2024

    This episode of the "Balance, Not Burnout" podcast features an interview with Drew Harden, the CEO and founder of the digital marketing agency Blue Compass. Drew discusses how he founded the company in part to create a positive workplace culture where all employees can thrive. He shares his experiences with a previous "toxic" work culture and how he has worked to make Mondays feel like Fridays at Blue Compass through initiatives like individualized employee appreciation. Drew also talks about the importance of open communication, delegating tasks, and finding a healthy work-life balance as a leader. Overall, the episode provides insights into building a strong company culture focused on employee well-being and satisfaction.

    Website: ⁠Mark Williams
    Social: ⁠LinkedIn
    Check out Mark's Book: ⁠Lead, Don't Manage: 12 Lessons in Creating a Leadership Culture Based on Core Values
    Speaking Engagements: ⁠Book Mark

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    29 mins
  • 24/7 Empathy: Maintaining Work-Life Balance in an Emotional Industry

    24/7 Empathy: Maintaining Work-Life Balance in an Emotional Industry
    Jul 29 2024

    In this episode, Andrew Loos, owner of Heartland Cremation and Burial Society joins me. Loos shares his journey into the funeral business, starting the family-owned enterprise at 24. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges of running a 24/7 operation, balancing work and personal life, advice for new entrepreneurs, emphasizing mentorship, strategic spending and navigating industry consolidation.

    Website: ⁠Mark Williams
    Social: ⁠LinkedIn
    Check out Mark's Book: ⁠Lead, Don't Manage: 12 Lessons in Creating a Leadership Culture Based on Core Values
    Speaking Engagements: ⁠Book Mark

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    29 mins

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