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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td52vrEPRus&list=PLnTTpCCohoHiqRBqhdoVTEjo_IhmBeWXh&index=8 Ryan is AFN’s co-founder and chairman. When he graduated from Indiana University, Ryan joined the dynamic third-party logistics industry. He fell in love with the daily challenges, the fast pace, and the huge potential for personal and professional growth. Ryan quickly realized that there was a real need in the market for a 3PL […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwJQ4F2meOY&list=PLnTTpCCohoHgi70PN3EPLW_tid1jretIG&index=17 Ed Zeman, Chairman of Zeman Homes, Inc. is this week’s guest. He began his career in 1983 and has grown to become one of the most respected and accomplished manufactured home community real estate executives in the country. With expertise in green field development, acquisitions, strategic planning and capital raising, he has a solid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgh8IHtkrzk&list=PLnTTpCCohoHjTQODW9ReP7lzMxv_nrnPF Nick Mathey is the founder and CEO of Pipe View America, a revolutionary pipeline televising company that uses the latest camera and robotics technology to view underground pipelines that were previously inaccessible. Nick discusses core values, hiring team members with grit, and how to inspire others.  FAST BIO FACTS Nick Mathey is a graduate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgh8IHtkrzk&list=PLnTTpCCohoHjTQODW9ReP7lzMxv_nrnPF Bill Ryan is a Pittsburgh native that moved to the Windy City a built his own housing brand. His episode talks about how he made it big in manufactured housing, how his company survived and thrived during the 2008 recession, and how to train your team members.  FAST BIO FACTS William Ryan Homes has

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgh8IHtkrzk&list=PLnTTpCCohoHjTQODW9ReP7lzMxv_nrnPF Paul C. Darley is Chairman, CEO & President of W.S. Darley & Co. Under his leadership, sales have increased over 1000% to over $185 million in 2016. Paul earned his MBA from the Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.  FAST BIO FACTS: Paul has traveled to over 80 countries in his 25-year tenure, and made

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgh8IHtkrzk&list=PLnTTpCCohoHjTQODW9ReP7lzMxv_nrnPF Shelly Sun is the CEO and Founder of BrightStar Group Holdings, Inc., a premium healthcare staffing company providing the full continuum of care. She’s been a guest on CBS’ hit TV-show, Under Cover Boss, and grew her brand to over $300 million in under 10 years.  FAST BIO FACTS: Shelly was named the 2009

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgh8IHtkrzk&list=PLnTTpCCohoHjTQODW9ReP7lzMxv_nrnPF Dennis Barsema was previously the president and CEO of Redback Networks, where he led the company through rapid growth and one of the most successful IPOs in Wall Street history. Dennis has more than 30 years of executive experience in telecommunications, software, and optical networking.  FAST BIO FACTS Dennis was awarded the Northern Illinois

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgh8IHtkrzk&list=PLnTTpCCohoHjTQODW9ReP7lzMxv_nrnPF Ronda Shrewsbury Weybright is the President and Owner of RealAmerica Development LLC. Ronda has built her business by carving out her place in the world of real estate. She’s an active member in the Young President’s Organization, holds an active Indiana Principal Brokers License, and participates in numerous philanthropic activities within and around her

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgh8IHtkrzk&list=PLnTTpCCohoHjTQODW9ReP7lzMxv_nrnPF Biju Kulathakal is a serial entrepreneur and active angel investor. He’s a co-founder and early investor in RedBox – one of the largest movie rental companies in the US and the fastest growing in terms of revenue. He’s the founder of several entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures. Biju’s current focus is co-founder and CEO of

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E9wrbnJw1E&list=PLnTTpCCohoHjJ8VIeMNoLsJ7qnmMj74ni Our guest this week is John DeBlasio, a wildly successful serial entrepreneur with a heavy emphasis on philanthropy. John is a Senior Executive, Global Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist with over 25+ years working to progress US policy goals, develop international business in the private sector, and solve problems through philanthropic means around the world. FAST