This podcast mini-series is dedicated to sharing inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical strategies for leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are passionate about growth and impact.
Join Kyle Mealy and Kenny Lange on Uplifting Upshift as they delve into the nuances of leadership and management with expert Tara Landes. In this episode, they explore the importance of vision setting, differentiating the roles of leaders and managers, and the unique challenges faced by small business owners. Tara shares her journey of stepping away from the CEO role to focus on the work she loves, offering valuable insights into career progression and personal fulfillment. Tune in for an engaging conversation that blends humor, real-world examples, and actionable advice on becoming a more effective leader and manager.
Kyle Mealy Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/)
Website: https://www.thesecondgeargroup.com/ (https://www.thesecondgeargroup.com/)
Second Gear Group Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-second-gear-group-inc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-second-gear-group-inc)
Kenny Lange Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange/)
Website: https://kennylange.com/ (https://kennylange.com/)
How Leaders Think Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/Kennylange (https://www.youtube.com/c/Kennylange)
Tara Landes Resources:
Website URL: https://bellrock.ca/ (https://bellrock.ca/)
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taralandes/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/taralandes/)
THANK YOU to our sponsors!
Triple20
Wolf's Edge Integrators
Titus Talent Strategies
Next Level Revenue
Acumaxum, LLC
Ninety
VisionSpark
Whale (usewhale.io)
The Sales Collective
WorkBetterNow
ProCFO Partners
#leadershipdevelopment #businesstips #entrepreneurship #businessadvice
7 Apr 2025
Is This A New Era in Small Business Finance? Chris White & Jason Petro
elcome to Episode 4 of 'Uplift and Shift,' co-hosted by Kyle Mealy and Kenny Lange. This exciting episode features special guests Chris White and Jason Petro, the brains behind the Profit First App. Learn how this app can revolutionize cash flow management for small business owners. Chris and Jason share their personal journeys, reveal key strategies, and explain the principles of the Profit First system. They also discuss the behavioral shifts required for success and the vital role of technology in simplifying this process. Whether you're a tech-savvy entrepreneur or just starting, this episode offers invaluable insights to help you take real action in your business today.
Kyle Mealy Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/)
Website: https://www.thesecondgeargroup.com/ (https://www.thesecondgeargroup.com/)
Second Gear Group Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-second-gear-group-inc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-second-gear-group-inc)
Kenny Lange Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange/)
Website: https://kennylange.com/ (https://kennylange.com/)
How Leaders Think Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/Kennylange (https://www.youtube.com/c/Kennylange)
Jason Petro Resources:
Website URL: https://profitfirstapp.com/ (https://profitfirstapp.com/)
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-petro-061ba616/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-petro-061ba616/)
Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/profitfirstapp/ (https://www.instagram.com/profitfirstapp/)
Facebook company page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563830061551 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563830061551)
Youtube URL: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfitFirstApp (https://www.youtube.com/@ProfitFirstApp)
THANK YOU to our sponsors!
Triple20
Wolf's Edge Integrators
Titus Talent Strategies
Next Level Revenue
Acumaxum, LLC
Ninety
VisionSpark
Whale (usewhale.io)
The Sales Collective
WorkBetterNow
ProCFO Partners
14 Mar 2025
Creating Meaningful Business Success with System and Soul: McKenzie Decker
In this episode of Uplift and Up Shift, hosts Kyle Mealy and Kenny Lange sit down with McKenzie Decker, co-founder and COO of System and Soul. They dive into McKenzie's unique approach to integrating effective business systems with a soul-centered focus on people and culture. McKenzie shares her journey and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in maintaining the heart of their business while scaling. They discuss the importance of personal and organizational alignment, and how to maintain trust and accountability within teams. This episode also explores practical strategies for leadership, managing growth, and the continuous risk-taking involved in entrepreneurship.
Kyle Mealy Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/)
Website: https://www.thesecondgeargroup.com/ (https://www.thesecondgeargroup.com/)
Second Gear Group Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-second-gear-group-inc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-second-gear-group-inc)
Kenny Lange Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange/)
Website: https://kennylange.com/ (https://kennylange.com/)
How Leaders Think Podcast: (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCSTtdC8_cnN5y1kmEVYOESA)https://www.youtube.com/c/Kennylange (https://www.youtube.com/c/Kennylange)
McKenzie Decker Resources:
System and Soul website: https://systemandsoul.com (https://systemandsoul.com)
McKenzie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenzie-reeves-decker-67a1b262/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenzie-reeves-decker-67a1b262/)
Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/mckenziereevesdecker/ (https://www.instagram.com/mckenziereevesdecker/)
Youtube URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qjUmwcg-hGh6FNUKjc0Cg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qjUmwcg-hGh6FNUKjc0Cg)
Renegades: Break rules. Find Freedom. (A book for founders): https://amzn.to/4h7zoaL (https://amzn.to/4h7zoaL)
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/system-soul/id1475977229 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/system-soul/id1475977229)
THANK YOU to our sponsors!
Triple20
Wolf's Edge Integrators
Titus Talent Strategies
Next Level Revenue
Acumaxum, LLC
Ninety
VisionSpark
Whale (usewhale.io)
The Sales Collective
WorkBetterNow
ProCFO Partners
#ModernTeamChallenges #TeamDynamics #BusinessLeadership #PerformanceManagement #OrganizationalCulture
12 Mar 2025
From Management to Leadership: Cultivating High-Performing Teams
Introducing the Uplift and Upshift Podcast: Business Edutainment with Kyle Mealy and Kenny Lange.
Aimed at nonprofits and small businesses, this podcast promises engaging and impactful discussions with thoughtful leaders who have made significant contributions in their fields. With a blend of business education, meaningful success stories, and actionable insights, listeners can expect to be inspired and informed without any sappiness. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform to stay updated on their unique blend of edutainment.
Kyle Mealy Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/)
Website: https://www.thesecondgeargroup.com/ (https://www.thesecondgeargroup.com/)
Second Gear Group Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-second-gear-group-inc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-second-gear-group-inc)
Kenny Lange Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange/)
Website: https://kennylange.com/ (https://kennylange.com/)
How Leaders Think Podcast: (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCSTtdC8_cnN5y1kmEVYOESA)https://www.youtube.com/c/Kennylange (https://www.youtube.com/c/Kennylange)
Eric Coryell Resources:
Website URL: https://www.accountableteams.com/ (https://www.accountableteams.com/)
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcoryell/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcoryell/)
#Entrepreneurship #Motivation #SuccessMindset
10 Mar 2025
Mastering Openness and Honesty for Effective Leadership
Join Kenny Lange and Kyle Mealy as they sit down with Grace Gavin, co-founder of Know Honesty, to explore the transformative power of open and honest communication in leadership. Grace shares her expertise on simplifying communication within organizations, eliminating divides, and fostering real connections. They dive into rapid-fire questions, discuss the intricacies of honesty and openness, tackle the concept of 'fake you', and provide practical tools to improve workplace communication. This episode is packed with insights on how to build trust, respect, and psychological safety in your team. Perfect for leaders aiming to create a culture of clear and compelling communication.
Kyle Mealy Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/)
Website: https://www.thesecondgeargroup.com/ (https://www.thesecondgeargroup.com/)
Second Gear Group Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-second-gear-group-inc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-second-gear-group-inc)
Kenny Lange Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange/)
Website: https://kennylange.com/ (https://kennylange.com/)
How Leaders Think Podcast: (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCSTtdC8_cnN5y1kmEVYOESA)https://www.youtube.com/c/Kennylange (https://www.youtube.com/c/Kennylange)
Grace Gavin Resources:
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-gavin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-gavin/)
Website URL: https://knowhonesty.com/
(https://knowhonesty.com/)
#ModernTeamChallenges #TeamDynamics #BusinessLeadership #PerformanceManagement #OrganizationalCulture
3 Mar 2025
Uplift & Upshift: Pilot Episode – Buckle Up for Business Edutainment!
Introducing the Uplift and Upshift Podcast: Business Edutainment with Kyle Mealy and Kenny Lange.
Aimed at nonprofits and small businesses, this podcast promises engaging and impactful discussions with thoughtful leaders who have made significant contributions in their fields. With a blend of business education, meaningful success stories, and actionable insights, listeners can expect to be inspired and informed without any sappiness. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform to stay updated on their unique blend of edutainment.
Kyle Mealy Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/)
Website: https://www.thesecondgeargroup.com/ (https://www.thesecondgeargroup.com/)
Second Gear Group Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-second-gear-group-inc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-second-gear-group-inc)
Kenny Lange Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange/)
Website: https://kennylange.com/ (https://kennylange.com/)
How Leaders Think Podcast: (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCSTtdC8_cnN5y1kmEVYOESA)https://www.youtube.com/c/Kennylange (https://www.youtube.com/c/Kennylange)
#Entrepreneurship #Motivation #SuccessMindset
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