Welcome to the Chicago Business Leaders Podcast. Each month we bring you insights from Leaders throughout the Chicago Middle-Market Business Community. Listen in as we discuss leadership styles, industry trends and topics, and other key items affecting the Business community.
Chicago Business Leaders
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12 episodes
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Welcome to the Chicago Business Leaders Podcast. Each month we bring you insights from Leaders throughout the Chicago Middle-Market Business Community. Listen in as we discuss leadership styles, industry trends and topics, and other key items affecting the Business community.
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July 28, 2026
Leading with Purpose with Scott Rudin
<p dir="ltr">In this episode of the Chicago Business Leaders Podcast, Scott Moran sits down with Scott Rudin, Managing Partner at MDR Law and Co-founder and President of Helping Hands Network. They discuss the journey of building a leading litigation firm in Chicago over the past 22 years, including the values, relationships, and leadership strategies that have sustained its success.</p> <p dir="ltr">Scott Rudin shares the story behind founding MDR Law, sharing how the firm was built on word-of-mouth referrals, and a client-first approach that prioritizes personal involvement at every stage—from initial consultations to trial. He discusses what sets MDR Law apart in a highly competitive market, including strong regional expertise and a track record of building cross-state partnerships to handle complex cases.</p> <p dir="ltr">Scott also reflects on some of the lessons learned from his early mentors and discusses how investing in staff, fostering an environment of respect and input, and promoting from within have contributed to the firm's stability and growth. He also describes his evolution from a more hands-on manager to someone who empowers his team, emphasizing the importance of trust and openness to new perspectives.</p> <p dir="ltr">The episode also shines a spotlight on Scott's passion for philanthropy. He shares the origins of Helping Hands Network, a charity that supports children and young adults with developmental disabilities. Their conversation also dives into how personal experience fuels his ongoing commitment to community work.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Connect with Scott at MDR Law:</p> <p dir="ltr">🌐https://www.mdr-law.com/</p> <p dir="ltr">🌐https://www.helpinghandstoday.org/</p> <p dir="ltr">Email: <a href= "mailto:scott@mdr-law.com">scott@mdr-law.com</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Cell Number: 312-730-7292 </p> <p dir="ltr">Scott Rudin on LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-rudin-01851b45/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-rudin-01851b45/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Connect with Scott Moran:</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> 🌐 <a href= "https://sutkermoran.com/contact-us/">https://sutkermoran.com/contact-us/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Email: <a href= "mailto:smoran@sutkermoran.com">smoran@sutkermoran.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">📍 Presented by Sutker Moran — Chicago's trusted partner for business consulting and CFO services.</p> <p> </p>
July 28, 2026
Leadership as Stewardship with Robert Meyers
<p dir="ltr">In this episode of the Chicago Business Leaders Podcast, Scott Moran is joined by Robert Meyers, newly appointed CEO of Republic Business Credit, for a conversation all about leadership, career pivots, and building trust with clients and teams. Rob shares more about his unlikely path from a pre-med biology major headed toward neurosurgery to twenty years in asset-based lending and factoring, and shares how questioning his own motivations at 22 years old set the direction for the rest of his career.</p> <p dir="ltr">We discuss how Rob's outsider background in an industry dominated by finance and accounting professionals shaped his leadership style which is rooted in a constant willingness to ask "why" rather than assuming he has the answers. He reflects on his volunteer leadership roles as past president of both the Secured Finance Network (SFNet) and the Turnaround Management Association (TMA), and describes his commitment to stewardship and leaving each organization better than he found it.</p> <p dir="ltr">Rob offers his advice to young professionals and emerging leaders: make mistakes early, seek outside perspective before reacting in the heat of the moment, and recognize that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. He shares personal stories of early-career missteps and the mentors who helped him course-correct, along with practical strategies for managing emotional decision-making under pressure. We also dig into why Rob personally interviews every new hire at Republic Business Credit, and the firm's "no jerk policy" for building a culture people want to be part of. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Connect with Rob at Republic Business Credit:</p> <p dir="ltr">🌐https://republicbc.com/team-bio/robert-meyers/</p> <p dir="ltr">Email: rmeyers@republicbc.com</p> <p dir="ltr">Rob Meyers on LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmeyers2/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmeyers2/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Connect with Scott:</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> 🌐 <a href= "https://sutkermoran.com/contact-us/">https://sutkermoran.com/contact-us/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Email: <a href= "mailto:smoran@sutkermoran.com">smoran@sutkermoran.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">📍 Presented by Sutker Moran — Chicago's trusted partner for business consulting and CFO services.</p> <p> </p>
April 30, 2026
Building a Trusted Brand: Howard Ankin's Approach to Leadership and Building a Brand
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">In this episode of the Chicago Business Leaders Podcast, Scott Moran is joined by Howard Ankin, co-founder of Ankin Law, for a conversation tracing the evolution of a leading Chicago law firm over the past 29 years. Howard reflects on starting his journey with just himself and a computer, and walks through the firm's growth into an organization with nearly 90 professionals, including 28 lawyers.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Our discussion highlights the persistent drive required to scale a professional services practice, the strategic decisions behind brand-building, and the ways in which market and societal shifts.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Howard shares his leadership philosophy, rooted in leading by example and a genuine commitment to supporting career-long employee growth. He describes the adaptation in management style prompted by changing workforce dynamics, flexibility with remote work, and an openness to new ideas as key pillars of his approach. You'll hear some great insights into balancing traditional values with the need to remain responsive to modern expectations, all while building lasting trust and engagement within the organization.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect with Howard at Ankin Law:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">🌐 <a href= "https://ankinlaw.com/">https://ankinlaw.com/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Email: <a href= "mailto:Howard@ankinlaw.com">Howard@ankinlaw.com</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Howard Ankin on LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-ankin-9671743/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-ankin-9671743/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect with Scott:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">🌐 <a href= "https://sutkermoran.com/contact-us/">https://sutkermoran.com/contact-us/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Email: <a href= "mailto:smoran@sutkermoran.com">smoran@sutkermoran.com</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">📍 Presented by Sutker Moran — Chicago's trusted partner for business consulting and CFO services.</p> <p> </p>
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