On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Grenee Martacho, CEO of Concord General Contracting, to unpack a leadership journey shaped by authenticity, resilience, and employee ownership. Grenee shares how she grew from a marketing coordinator into the CEO role, helped guide Concord through an ESOP transition, and led cultural and operational transformation during periods of rapid growth. From defining the ultimate client experience to navigating missteps, accountability, and succession, this conversation offers a grounded, human look at leadership done the right way. 

What if the goal of building a business wasn’t just growth, but freedom? On this episode of The Edge, Todd Smart, co-founder of Bloom Growth, joins Tim Leman to explore the difference between small business ownership and true entrepreneurship. Todd shares why peace and predictability are possible at any stage of life when the right people and processes are in place, how leadership teams become the ceiling for growth, and why emotional maturity matters more than strategy. From operating systems to human flourishing to sailing the Caribbean with his family, Todd offers a compelling vision for building a business that supports a meaningful life. 

On this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Amanda Wickham, Vice President of People, Culture and Communications at Ivy Hospitality. Amanda shares her unconventional leadership journey from the Air Force to hospitality, the power of saying yes before you feel ready, and how culture is built through middle managers. The conversation also explores imposter syndrome, women in leadership, parenting while leading, and why developing people with intention is the real competitive advantage.

On this episode of The Edge, host Taylor Covey sits down with Curtis Anderson, Founder and CEO of Nursa. Curtis shares his journey from growing up in rural Idaho to building a national healthcare staffing platform that connects nurses directly with facilities in need. The conversation explores entrepreneurship through iteration, leadership rooted in trust and execution, and why flexibility and speed are critical advantages in modern healthcare. Curtis also reflects on his mission to ensure a nurse is at the bedside of every patient who needs one.

Gibson Acquires Client First, Strengthening Employee Benefits Presence in New Mexico

On this episode of The Edge, Courtney Montfort sits down with Kristin Weeden, Chief Talent Officer at Penske Entertainment Corp., the organization behind the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, INDYCAR, and IMS Productions. Kristin shares her winding career path, why culture has always been her north star, and how “pitching your own promotion” can change the trajectory of your career. From leading people strategy in sports to redefining authenticity in leadership, this conversation is packed with practical insight for leaders at every stage. 

Robert Chavez’s journey is a full-circle leadership story. From entering YDI’s youth employment program at age 14 to now serving as CEO, Robert reflects on how discipline, fairness, and perspective shaped his career. He and host Alex Rodriguez discuss servant leadership, building strong executive teams, and why supporting families and communities is essential to long-term impact. This episode highlights how lived experience, hard work, and mentorship can become a lifelong edge in leadership. 

For nearly seven years, Casey Crouse has been quietly building a movement in Indiana. As co‑founder and Executive Director of New Shoe Day, he is leading the effort to create the state’s first shoe bank and end “shoe insecurity” for kids who cannot access new, proper footwear. In this episode, Casey joins host Tim Leman to share how a simple volunteer project grew into a statewide initiative, the power of something as small as a shoebox to restore dignity and confidence, and what it really takes to blend entrepreneurial rigor, faith, and community into meaningful impact.  

On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Tim Roemer, CEO of GMI (Global Market Innovators), an IT and managed security services provider based in Scottsdale and Seattle. Tim shares his journey from the CIA, White House Situation Room, Arizona Director of Homeland Security, and now CEO. He unpacks what it means to lead with trust instead of micromanagement, why the best teams are built on diverse perspectives, and how he is learning to listen twice as much as he talks. Tim also opens up about trial and error with work life balance, putting family first when it counts, and how continuously refining his natural people skills has become his leadership edge.

Scott Becker, founder of Becker's Healthcare and partner at McGuireWoods, joins Tim Leman to share hard-earned lessons from decades of building businesses. From early setbacks to creating a media empire, Scott reveals why great teams beat great ideas, the importance of knowing your business inside and out, and how founders must evolve to stay out of their own way. They explore hiring philosophy, the "desert of nothing" that tests every builder, and why the best leaders are judged by what happens after they leave. Scott also previews his upcoming book, Building Great Businesses, offering lessons on growth, grit, and long-term thinking.