Episodes

  • Leading Through Culture: Building Teams That Thrive | Drew Harden | What’s Your Ceiling Podcast
    Mar 11 2026

    Culture drives performance, but only when leaders build it intentionally.

    In this episode of the What’s Your Ceiling Podcast, Monte Wyatt speaks with Drew Harden, CEO and Founder of Blue Compass, about the leadership discipline required to create a thriving workplace culture.

    Drew shares powerful insights on how leaders influence culture through clarity, accountability, and intentional leadership behaviors. From building engaged teams to creating environments where people flourish, this conversation offers practical guidance for leaders at every level.

    If you want to strengthen your leadership impact and build a culture where people and performance grow together, this episode is for you.

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    37 mins
  • Right People, Right Seats with Dave Leto
    Feb 11 2026

    What happens when talented people are in the wrong roles?

    In this episode of the What’s Your Ceiling Podcast, Monte Wyatt is joined by Dave Leto, President & CEO of Palmer Group, to explore the leadership principle of Right People, Right Seats.

    Dave breaks down how leaders can spot misalignment, why clarity beats charisma, and how putting the right people in the right roles creates momentum, accountability, and sustainable growth.

    This episode is packed with practical leadership insight for CEOs, executives, and people leaders who want better performance without chaos.

    🎧 Listen in and challenge how you think about talent, roles, and leadership execution.

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    38 mins
  • Family Business to Private Equity: Leadership, Legacy, and the Reality of the Transition
    Jan 14 2026

    Transitioning a family-owned business to private equity is more than a transaction—it’s a leadership transformation.

    In this episode, Tad Cooper joins the What’s Your Ceiling Podcast to share his real-world experience leading a family business through a private equity sale. With decades of leadership experience, Tad breaks down what founders should expect before, during, and after the deal—from due diligence and governance changes to cultural shifts and leadership accountability.

    A must-listen for founders, executives, and family business owners who want clarity before making one of the biggest decisions of their careers.

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    39 mins
  • Generational Leadership with Tom Boesen
    Dec 10 2025

    Tom Boesen, owner of Boesen The Florist—a 102-year-old family flower business—joins the What's Your Ceiling Podcast to discuss the art of generational leadership. As a third-generation leader, Tom shares his journey of preserving a family legacy, balancing business and family life, and the lessons learned from leading across generations.
    With six children and 14 grandchildren, Tom’s story is a testament to the power of family, tradition, and leadership.

    Don’t miss this inspiring episode!


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    36 mins
  • Scaling & Failing with Tom Dunkel: The Truth About Building 8-Figure Companies & Recovering from the Hard Hits
    Dec 10 2025

    Entrepreneur, investor, and Managing Principal of Eagle Capital, Tom Dunkel brings nearly 30 years of battle-tested lessons to this episode of the What’s Your Ceiling Podcast.

    From building multiple 8-figure companies to crashing six businesses, Tom shares candid insights on resilience, scaling with intention, raising capital, and leading with heart .

    Tune in for:
    • Hard-won lessons from failure
    • How to assemble high-performing teams
    • What it really takes to scale fast
    • Mindset practices for sustainable success

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    38 mins
  • Rooted: The Basics of Wellness with Amanda Brink Hull
    Nov 12 2025

    Wellness starts with getting back to your roots. Monte Wyatt welcomes Amanda Brink Hull, author of Rooted: The Down-to-Earth Basics of Wellness, to discuss how nature, nutrition, and mindset shape our energy, purpose, and leadership. From small-town beginnings in Iowa to becoming a certified health coach and author, Amanda shares practical wisdom for living a grounded and thriving life.

    Listen now at whatsyourceiling.com or email monte@montewyatt.com

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    33 mins
  • Steve Casteel: From Teen CEO to National Success
    Sep 10 2025

    In this episode, we sit down with Steve Casteel, an entrepreneur whose journey spans over 33 years of dedication and vision. He launched his first business at just 17, laying the foundation for a remarkable career built on grit and ingenuity.

    Today, Steve is the founder of Payteva, a company he has grown to 32 employees across eight states. He shares the invaluable lessons learned along the way, touching on the core principles of growth, perseverance, and what it truly means to build a successful enterprise from the ground up. This conversation is full of powerful insights for anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit.

    Tune in to discover the mindset and strategies that transform a teenage dream into a national success story.

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    42 mins
  • Latane Meade on Leadership & Building a Customer-First Cultur
    Aug 13 2025

    Latane Meade, CEO and Co-founder of Allied Title, joins the What's Your Ceiling Podcast to share his valuable insights into leadership, success, and creating a customer-first culture. Hear the fascinating success story of Allied Title and gain inspiration from one of the industry’s brightest minds. Stream this episode now! 💡

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    33 mins