PNC C-Speak is dedicated to exploring the stories of the leaders shaping Southern California's future. Hosted by Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President, and Josh Schimmels, CEO & Publisher of the Los Angeles Business Journal, the show takes listeners behind the scenes with some of the most influential visionaries driving LA’s success. C-level executives share their insights on forward thinking business approaches that disrupt the status quo and encourage business leaders to think differently. Each episode celebrates the innovation, creativity, and ambition that defines Los Angeles, and makes it a global beacon of opportunity.
Jeffrey A. Hirsch: Winning Underserved Audiences in the Streaming Wars
On PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, speak with Jeffrey A. Hirsch, President and CEO of Starz. The conversation explores Starz’s bold path to independence, strategies for driving audience growth, and leading through industry disruption. Hirsch also shares perspectives on building high-performing teams, simplifying operations , strengthening a specialty brand, and unlocking new opportunities within Los Angeles’ constantly ever-evolving entertainment landscape.
12 May 2026
Mark Louchheim: Championing Strategic Legacy Planning in Family Business
With this episode we conclude the PNC C-Speak Family Business Series. Our three-part mini-series has highlighted the stories, insights, and bold moves of family-run businesses like Bobrick Washroom Equipment, led by Chairman and CEO Mark Louchheim. Hosts Josh Schimmels,
Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, talk with Mark about his 45-year leadership journey from project manager to CEO, revealing the strategies behind scaling a global manufacturing powerhouse while remaining family-owned in Los Angeles. He offers candid insights on the innovative strategies he has used to smooth the company’s succession to the next generation of leadership. Expect a masterclass on navigating economic headwinds, building winning teams, and driving growth as an entrepreneur in the ever-evolving LA business landscape.
21 Apr 2026
ENCORE EPISODE - Henry Hernandez: Scaling Family Roots into a Global Security Giant
On this encore episode, part of PNC C-Speak's Family Business Series, hosts Josh Schimmels and Todd Wilson sit down with Henry Hernandez, President and CEO of Inter-Con Security, to hear how he scaled his family’s security business into a billion-dollar global powerhouse.
As a third-generation leader, Henry built on the legacy his father and grandfather started by betting on himself and driving bold growth. He shares lessons on scaling globally, fostering a culture where employees thrive, and the power of keeping your word as a leader. Henry also offers insights on succession planning, philanthropy, and leadership rooted in Los Angeles, with candid stories of resilience and what it takes to lead at the intersection of security and technology.
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4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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