Purpose Under Pressure

Work-Life Balance is always the goal. If you aren't trying to achieve it, something is missing. Being successful at work, without letting things go at home, and vice-versa, is critical to happiness and purpose. Emily Grimm, the Director of Membership and Marketing with the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, and Liason for Ashland Young Professionals is full steam ahead on both counts. And it's not easy. If you struggle with Life/Work balance, there is something to learn here.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group in Akron and Columbus Ohio, and in Jacksonville Florida.

For generations, young people have been told that the only way they'd make anything of themselves was to Go to College. Get a degree. Get ahead.Kari Deeks, Sales and Operations Director at Core Support Partners took everyone's advice and did as she was told. And found a dead end, deep in debt, with no direction. No, she's on her own path, and she's finding her purpose...under pressure.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group in Akron/Columbus Ohio, and in Jacksonville Florida

There was a battle waged against the Covid virus. A solution was needed...fast. The vaccines that were released had to be tested, trusted, and timely. Lives depended not just on the availability, but on short and long term effectiveness.Charles River Laboratories, an international pharmaceutical testing company was on the case. The Ashland location tested was critical in the development, testing and release of every vaccine we had the opportunity to use. Bo Torkowski and Maribeth Eckert talk about the pressure, and the purpose, here.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group in Akron/Columbus Ohio and in Jacksonville Florida.

When crisis hits, you have two choices. Retreat or fight on. There's a time and a place for either. In 2008, Al Mothersbaugh of Akron Glass Tinting chose to fight, and he almost lost it all. Keyword..."Almost". In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure you'll learn what it's like to fight on against all odds, especially when you don't know they are stacked against you.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with the Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron/Columbus Ohio and in Jacksonville Florida.

If you've ever lost your job, or been unemployed for any amount of time, you'll identify with this episode. Jon Allen, General Manager at Luke Engineering didn't know the change was coming until it did. He thought it would be an easy path back, and it wasn't. Listen to how Jon navigated the hurdles that threatened to sidetrack his career and the stability of his family. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with The Ruby Group Sandler Training in Akron/Columbus Ohio, and Jacksonville Florida.

Brent Canfield, Chief Executive Officer at Sentry PODS Autonomous Ruggedized Surveillance Systems knows about danger. He's experienced it as a United States Marine, as he built his business from scratch after the Boston Marathon bombings, and every minute as he works to keep his family safe from societal pressures that are always under attack.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, learn how Brent protects himself and others, and how you can do the same in the pressure-packed points of your life. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with The Ruby Group Sandler Training in Akron/Columbus Ohio and in Jacksonville Florida.

Lisa Morrison has three kids with special needs. While other parents expect a future where their kids are self-supporting, Lisa knows that can't always be the case. The pressure? Life is not forever. What happens when she is gone?In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, Lisa Morrison shares her vision for Integrated Communities, Inc. and her mission of blazing a trail toward a future of inclusive and supportive living for all people. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to in partnership with The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron/Columbus Ohio and Jacksonville Florida.

In the latest episode, Bryan Lefelhoc talks with Darlene and Samir Rashed, co-owners of Crefco Financial Group. In this episode, the Purpose IS the Pressure: How to keep a husband and wife happily married relationship alive and well and thriving, amidst the challenges of co-owning a business together.If you've ever had staffing issues, disagreements in leadership, or conflicting visions for success, then you know how hard it would be to bring all of that home with you. We discuss finances, family, and the future, here on Purpose Under Pressure.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with The Ruby Group/Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus.

Marcia Barnes, CEO and Founder of Valve and Meter Marketing, has known pressure all of her life. Whether it's standing up to her number one client, overcoming poverty, starting her own tremendously successful business, or writing her book, Here We Grow, she's overcome the hurdles that got in the way.But her son's health issues and even her own diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease are pressures that won't subside. How to keep swinging and "why", are the subjects of this heartfelt episode.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with the Ruby Group - Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus.

Far more than half of the United States population identifies as Christian and teaches Christian values to their children. But 90 percent of kids attend government-run, public schools. What do you think they are teaching there? It's not Christian, that's for sure!There is a disconnect, and society is playing by its own rules. Cy Smith, superintendent at Mansfield Christian School and host of the Clearly Christian podcast wants you to know that what we teach our kids matters. The future of our country is at stake, and it's not too late. Know More, so you can say NO MORE if you must.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with the Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus

Imagine leaving the only home you have with nothing. No money, language barriers, no family or friends to fall back on. Worse yet, there is no turning back. That's what happens to thousands of young adult Amish as they strive to leave their Amish communities to find a new world of opportunity in the American way of life.Joe Keim, Executive Director of MAP (Mission to Amish People) Ministry and founder of the Beyond Measure Market seek to provide services and employment to these young people, especially the girls who are most at risk. Former Amish himself, Joe knows the struggles they're going through, and what they need to survive. He's made it his life's mission to help them overcome the imminent hurdles before them.Why do they leave? What do they need? What pressures need to be relieved. It's not an easy path he's chosen, but it is God's work...and it is on Purpose.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus.

Brett Ruiz, owner of Medina Exteriors and Simply Distinct Kitchens and Baths is in the business of customer service. When Home exterior or interior projects are the focus, the expectation for success is high. It should be! And that's pressure. In this week's episode, Brett explains how he plans for success and for issues that may arise. He gives tips from his book "Blue Collar Entrepreneur" about how to structure your day to handle pressures along the way. And he shares how if God comes first, everything else takes care of itself. Brought to you in partnership with The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus Ohio.

Dr. Christina Collins got pushed out. She could have stayed down, knowing the system was broken and entrenched. Or she could fix the system. So she brushed herself off, got up on her feet and ran for the Ohio State Board of Education. And she won!Now, Christina Collins is a voice for others where it matters, in the education system for our kids. Who's standing up for those who can't? Dr. Collins is, and she tells us all about it, here, on Purpose Under Pressure.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by the Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training, serving business and sales leaders nationwide from their offices in. Akron and Columbus.

Mark Priebe, co-owner of Proximity Marketing with his wife Allison, knew what he wanted to do. He wanted to be an entrepreneur. He wanted to help people. He wanted to impact his community. And rather than grow just to grow, he chose to stay small and impactful serving his best customers well. Staying small brings its own set of challenges. One deal goes bad and there's not a lot of slack. That's pressure. We talk about that, and about building a business with his wife which can be pressure-packed too!Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus

On April 20, 2023, The Medina County Young Professionals Association gathered at the Planted Flag Brewery in Medina Ohio to talk about being on purpose...and under pressure. Ashley Powell, Terri Greene, and Ivy Power were our panelists and brought the house down with insight, vulnerability, and wisdom beyond their years. Young people have something to say. About fears, goals, purpose...and the pressure they are under every day to make it happen. Brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus Ohio

Ray Borell is the Director of Operations with Dutch Creek Foods, and is also a team coaching and development ambassador with Lodestar Guidance. Life didn't come to Ray on a silver platter. Pressure against him was strong growing up, and he relied on others to pick him up and get him through.Now, he helps others, both in coaching and in his leadership role at Dutch Creek, to understand what power lies within them, so that they can overcome pressures too.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus

Mike Jones is the owner of The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and in Columbus. It is his job to help businesses inspire more results from their sales team, and to help train sellers to get more results, period. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, we talk about what makes some people rise to the occasion to fulfill their purpose, and what holds others back. If you want more from your life, from your job, from your marriage or from yourself, and you want to reach it on purpose....this episode featuring Mike Jones of The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training is for you.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus.

Mark Akins has lived a life of obstacles. And he has overcome each. When suicide looked like rock bottom, there was more in store.Now, Mark is a published Author, a keynote speaker, a workshop facilitator, and a successful salesperson for the Brewer Garrett company. And he is an inspiration to anyone who thinks they've got it down. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training serving sales and organization leaders nationwide from their offices in Akron and Columbus Ohio

When it comes to teaching leadership and training leaders, who trains you? Dr. Neil Gupta has dedicated his life to young people, and developing leaders to do the same. As the new Superintendent of Oakwood Schools and as the founder of FartherTogether.org, Neil champions leadership development. And that means, he needs to lead well. That's pressure. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group/Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus.

ESOP stands for Employee Stock Option Pool. It means the employees become the owners of the business (in simple terms). To make it happen, the business owner often accepts terms that are not quite as lucrative as if they were to sell their business in the open market. And so it's not always an easy leap.It's Shawn Ely's job at Lazear Capital Partners to help put the pieces together in the best interest of the owner, the business, and the employees. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus.

John Siuda and Brandon Clemens know their stuff and like to put their unique knowledge to work for their customers. But sometimes the "job" asked for a different approach.. Sometimes the "job" got in the way of getting the job done.And so, they struck out on their own, forming Afia Wealth Management serving their customers their way. It's not easy, but it's on purpose. And that's worth the pressure.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group/Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus

Tim Campbell, owner and Sales and Marketing Director for Dearman Moving and Storage, was a hard driver. He focused on work, results, profits and business. And the stress took its toll. Then...he was found on the floor with a massive coronary event. Statistically, Tim was dead. Spoiler alert, Tim is a walking miracle, and survived against every and all odds. Now, he shares a story of a new approach, a new outlook, and a new way to do business. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group, Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus.

Jordan Mullet is a Sandler sales trainer and executive coach. He knows how to get the most out of others, and help them to be the best they can be. When they see what they are capable of, Jordan sees his purpose realized. Awakening the greatness in others awakens the greatness in him, and he tells the story here, on Purpose Under PressurePurpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group/Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus

In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, Sandra Wentz, of 1Direction Strategy in Medina County is a fighter. She fights for her business. She fights for her customers. And she fights for her family. And when a cancer diagnosis came without warning, she began the fight for her life. This is a story of not settling for good enough. Not then, not now, not ever. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus

Scott Maloney of Century Cycles has enjoyed Cycling as a hobby all his life. When the opportunity came to make it his business, he took it. Loving what what you do, and helping others enjoy it too, is the purpose. But the day to day pressures of running a business can get in the way. Century Cycles is located in Medina, Peninsula, Shaker Heights and Rocky River.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group/Sandler Training, in Akron and Columbus

Scott Hanis of Fortitude HR Solutions serves others. His church, his family, his employees..everyone. Until a life threatening illness made him focus on his own health. Turning off the drive, even for a short amount of time, to focus on his own health hurt. The business and the goals took a back seat. But there is no business without life. Scott was able to focus on what matters, and allow others to serve him for once. This is his story, of Purpose Under Pressure.Brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus

Covid was hard on everyone. But the healthcare community and those fighting on the front lines against the virus were heroic. Times got tough, and business got scary. But standing up for what's right, on purpose, and in the best interest of their residents and their families, Randy and Lori Casto survived and ultimately thrived.Learn more about Wedgewood Estates hereBrought to you by the Ruby Group/Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus Ohio

Nate Shultz is a Managing Partner with Spreng Smith Insurance, a locally owned and operated independent Insurance Agency operating in Ashland and in North East Ohio. When Nate and his family were dealt the terrible and crushing news of a terminal illness, the pressure mounted to find a cure. But the purpose stayed true. Raise a family the right way. Be a good husband. Be a good provider. Run a small business. But fight for your lives. This is an unforgettable story of heartbreaking loss and motivational encouragement to never give up, against all the odds.Brought to you by The Ruby Group, Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus

Dan Smith is the Associate Director of The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield Ohio. His role is to generate revenue, so that the purpose of maintaining this amazing landmark is fulfilled. By promoting to Shawshank Redemption enthusiasts, Haunted and Paranormal fans, history buffs, or even concert goes, Dan is making the most out of this amazing facility. Listen in as he shares the storms that rise that force him and his team to innovate and create within the constraints of purpose

Dr. Dan Lawson, CEO of Petros Consulting Services has lived a life of purpose. His faith, and passion for helping others find their "why" has impacted many. In this episode, we discuss his unique knowledge of finding purpose, not just for an individual, but for an organization or corporation. We also learn about Dan's personal trial of his fight to overcome Leukemia in order to live to dance with his daughter at her wedding. An unexpected, but heartwarming story of purpose and how you can never lose yours.

Ashtonne Packaging is celebrating 15 years of excellence, serving businesses in the packing, design and shipping industry. It was started from scratch by Dan Schltt and Chad Honaker. One had packing experience, the other brought his experience from outside the industry. But they were friends, and they shard a purpose of how to treat people, how to treat employees, and how to treat each other. When things threatened to get off course, they righted the ship, based on purpose under pressure.Click here to view the Ashtonne Packaging website and learn more about them and their services.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group/Sandler Sales Training.

Deb Wasylko, owner and founder of Baskets Galore shares her story of starting a family business to help others help others. Baskets Galore serves businesses who want to serve their customers with branded gifts that make people happy and loyal. And Baskets Galore's passion is excellence for their customers. But when hardships come along the way in a family business, what comes first...family or business? When you lean on purpose, the answer is clear, and it's a winning combination.

Jenny Young, founder and owner of She Did It Videography does things right. And for the right reasons. But when doing the right things gets you into trouble, it can put some pressure on your purpose. Listen as Jenny shares examples in her life where standing up for the right thing to do, for the right people, and for the right purpose almost cost her everything. And how standing upon her purpose took her to new heights of success and happiness