

Real Leaders Podcast
Real Leaders Magazine, Kevin Edwards
The Real Leaders Podcast is for leaders who want to do more with their influence. Each episode shares real, honest stories from CEOs and founders about how they built businesses that matter. No fluff — just the lessons, mistakes, and moves that helped them grow their impact. If you're serious about leading with purpose and leaving something meaningful behind, this podcast is for you.
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Oct 8, 2022 • 47min
Ep. 265 Roof Disruption and Rejuvenation || Mike Feazel, CEO of RoofMaxx
Since the dawn of time, animals have coveted a good roof over their heads. The roofing industry has for the most part lacked new thinking and innovation that supports home-dwellers without contractors taking advantage of them. Mike Feazel wants to change that. In this episode, the CEO of RoofMaxx provides an MBA on Roofs, the industry, and how "roof rejuvenation" can extend the life time for property owners. You can learn more about this eco-friendly roof rejuvenation at https://roofmaxx.com.

Oct 5, 2022 • 40min
Ep. 264 As Much Impact As Possible || James Citron, Founder & CEO of Pledge.To
James Citron is the Founder & CEO of Pledge.To. While away from his growing communications business, James came to a realization that would forever change his life.

Oct 1, 2022 • 45min
Ep. 263 Impact Ratings and Bank Loans || Paul Allard, Founder & CEO of Impak Ratings
Paul Allard is the Founder and CEO of Impak Ratings. He joins the podcast to share a new paradigm shift, a shift that he explains will occur when U.S banks require impact reporting in order for a business to qualify for loans. Regardless or your stance, certainly a new signal worth paying attention to.

Sep 24, 2022 • 34min
We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring || Ep. 5 Why Patagonia Tells a Better Story Than You
Real Leaders presents a new series called We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring to help grow impact business brands. Simon Mainwaring is the Founder of We First Branding and Author of his best-selling book Lead with We. His book Lead With We was recognized for notable awards such as:
-#2 Forbes Best Business Book of the Year
-Axiom Gold Medalist for Leadership
-The Next Big Idea Nominee
-McKinsey Top Business Bestseller / Workplace & Culture
Let us know if you found this episode helpful by leaving us a review!

Sep 21, 2022 • 42min
Ep. 262 Love, the 5th Dimension of Value Investing || Holly Ruxin, Founder & CEO of Montcalm TCR
Holly Ruxin is the Founder & CEO of Montcalm TCR, an impact investing family office focused on non-concessionary impact investments. In this episode Holly shares the history of capital markets, where it's going, and why value investing can unlock accelerate this movement.

Sep 18, 2022 • 37min
Ep. 261 Decentralized Energy Technology || Ryan Goodman, Founder & CEO of Scale Microgrid Solutions
Ryan Goodman is the Founder and CEO of Scale Microgrid Solutions a microgrid and investment platform that builds, owns, operates, maintains, and finances microgrids and other distributed energy assets to help drive the energy transition.

Sep 17, 2022 • 43min
Ep. 260 Amplify Your Impact || Zak Kaufman, Co-Founder and CEO of Vera Solutions
Zak Kaufman was working in the social sector when he realized that the tech systems challenges his organization faced were not unique. In this episode Kaufman shares the growing pains and leadership lessons he's experienced throughout his career, how to navigate growth, and deliver on impact.

Sep 12, 2022 • 43min
Ep. 259 Bamboo Homes || Hal Hinkle, CEO of BamCore
Hal Hinkle is the CEO of BamCore, a Bamboo who is developing the world’s first global supply chain of timber bamboo. Buildings are related to 39% of human created carbon emissions. BamCore, an ambitious bamboo building design company is keen to disrupt the future of infrastructure in the global Southern Hemisphere where the bamboo grows. In this episode, learn from Hal Hinkle on the leadership it will take to change a massive industry.

Aug 31, 2022 • 41min
We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring || Ep. 4 How to Turn Crisis Into Opportunity
Real Leaders presents a new series called We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring to help business leaders collaborate their way through a crisis together. Simon Mainwaring is the Founder of We First Branding and Author of his best-selling book Lead with We. His book Lead With We wa recognized for notable awards such as:
-#2 Forbes Best Business Book of the Year
-Axiom Gold Medalist for Leadership
-The Next Big Idea Nominee
-McKinsey Top Business Bestseller / Workplace & Culture
Let us know if you found this episode helpful by leaving us a review!

Aug 28, 2022 • 47min
Ep. 258 Value-Add Differentiation || Julie Lineberger, President of WheelPad
Looking for ways to differentiate yourself by adding value to customers, employees, and your bottom-line? Julie Lineberger is the President of WheelPad whose goal is to respectfully and supportively provide transitional and permanent housing for people needing accessible living accommodations in an economical, socially conscious, and environmentally friendly way.


