Episodes

  • EPISODE 7: Setback to Setup | Liz Stapleton
    May 8 2026

    Liz Stapleton’s career took an unexpected turn early on due to the fallout from the biggest accounting scandal in US history. Today, we’ll hear how that setback actually set Liz up for the success she enjoys today.

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    17 mins
  • EPISODE 6: The Lease Police | Phyliss Pruden
    May 8 2026

    Phyliss Pruden is a former police officer who has led lease administration and lease accounting teams at some of the biggest companies in the world. Find out how law enforcement relates to lease management and hear Phyliss’ tips for success.

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    18 mins
  • BONUS EPISODE: Commercial Real Estate Trends | Craig Van Pelt
    May 8 2026

    On this special bonus episode, Craig Van Pelt shares the hottest trends in today’s commercial real estate market.

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    10 mins
  • EPISODE 4: Planning for Growth | Craig Van Pelt
    May 8 2026

    Craig Van Pelt has worn a lot of different hats. Hear how Craig moved from his early days as a city planner to his current role as a commercial real estate expert. He’s made some unique stops and learned some helpful lessons along the way.

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    18 mins
  • EPISODE 3: Performance-Enhancing Experience | Andrew Blake
    May 8 2026

    Andrew Blake was a professional athlete, but he now works in commercial real estate and helps coach executives at the highest level.

    On today’s episode, we’ll hear about Andrew’s journey and how lessons from sports performance can apply to business.

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    19 mins
  • EPISODE 2: Winning with Lease Accounting | Alec Wynne
    May 8 2026

    Alec Wynne is a real estate broker who closed the biggest deal of his career by paying attention to something that many brokers skip.

    Find out his secret and hear what is giving him butterflies today.

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    22 mins
  • EPISODE 1: Burn Your Eyebrows Off | Bob Goff
    May 8 2026

    Bob Goff is a former attorney, turned bestselling author, turned keynote speaker, turned full-time grandpa and retreat host.

    On today’s episode, we’ll hear how Bob navigated all these changes and hear what he would tell a younger version of himself.

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    22 mins