We are unfortunately ending the GenWhy Leaders Podcast. It has been an incredible journey with countless great guests, stories, and lessons-learned. But ultimately we broke the Golden Rule of podcasting. Listen to these last three episodes to learn more about the Golden Rule, and gain insights from our 100-episode experience.

Episode downloads:

• • 4,722 Libsyn
  • 2,568 YouTube
• Total: 7,290

Social media following:

• • 192 LinkedIn
  • 169 Facebook
  • 153 Instagram
  • 28 YouTube
• Total: 542

Top-10 Episodes:

[Rank) Episode ### - Guest Name]

1. 074 - Walker Diebel
2. 048 - Kilee Nickels
3. 043 - Nick Topping
4. 000 - GenWhy Leaders Podcast Overview
5. 031 - Lisa Smith
6. 041 - Kristin Hems
7. 014 - Andrew Potter
8. 033 - Harry Campbell
9. 026 - Brooks Mosier
10. 015 - Megan Sheets

Key Points:

0:00 to 3:00 - We made it to 100 episodes!

3:00 to 5:10 - Social media metrics and following

5:10 to 6:15 - Libsyn podcast distribution service explained

6:15 to 8:45 - Breaking down the show metrics

8:45 to 15:45 - Recapping the Top–10 downloaded episodes

15:45 to 25:00 - Recapping some of our favorite episode, guests, and quotes

25:00 to end - Closing remarks and thank yous

Connect with Eric:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ehughey

Connect with Jonathan:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonhailepr

Check out Jonathan's Music Mixes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44vXWoodPvFOipkP5JemIr?si=Ij0SSwV7RlW2UIwZccezUA

Overview:

We are unfortunately ending the GenWhy Leaders Podcast. It has been an incredible journey with countless great guests, stories, and lessons-learned. But ultimately we broke the Golden Rule of podcasting. Listen to these last three episodes to learn more about the Golden Rule, and gain insights from our 100-episode experience.

Key Points:

0:00 to 4:30 - Why did you start the GenWhy Leaders Podcast?

4:30 to 6:30 - How Eric's wife, Jonathan, and a few closest to Eric encouraged him to push on to his original 100-episode goal.

6:30 to 8:20 - What is the Golden Rule of podcasting and how did you break it?

8:20 to 10:20 - What tips do you have for others who are interested in starting a podcast?

10:20 to 12:10 - What did we do well from a podcasting and show production point of view?

12:10 to 15:30 - What do you think we could have done better or changed?

15:30 to 17:00 - What will you take from this experience?

17:00 to end - Thank you

Connect with Eric:

Website: www.genwhyleaders.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ehughey

Overview:
Daniel Lee is the Owner of Windura, Inc., a premium windows and doors installation company based in Kansas City. After climbing the corporate ladder at two different insurance companies, Daniel left Corporate America to buy Windura, a local small business. Listen to his compelling story of acquisition entrepreneurship.

Key Points:

0:00 to 2:30 - Who are you and what do you do?

2:30 to 4:30 - What's your Why? Why do what you do?

4:30 to 7:45 - What is acquisition entrepreneurship (AE) and when did you first learn about it?

7:45 to 11:15 - What made you want to leave Corporate America, and acquire a business after your corporate success? What was the reaction like from your friends and family?

11:15 to 15:00 - What types of businesses were you researching before buying one?

15:00 to 16:30 - What's your vision for the future? Acquire more businesses?

16:30 to 18:30 - Where do you feel like you've made the most impact within Windura?

18:30 to 21:00 - What effect did COVID shutdowns have on finalizing your acquisition?

21:00 to 23:30 - If you had a room full of 100 other current and aspiring entrepreneurs, what "lesson-learned" would you teach them?

23:30 to 24:45 - What books or resources would you recommend to others interested in acquisition entrepreneurship?

24:45 to end - Where can people follow you and support you?

Books and resources:

Book: Buy Then Build by Walker Deibel

Book: Great Game of Business by Jack Stack with Bo Burlingham

Podcast: How I Built this by Guy Raz

Connect with Daniel:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dglee1

Website: www.windura.com