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<p>Most interviews with Craig Leipold center on hockey. This one goes deeper — into the decisions, risks, and leadership lessons that shaped him long before the spotlight.</p> <p>Craig sits down with Charles Eide to...
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Cleared For Takeoff
Hosted by clearedfortakeoff · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Cleared for Takeoff is a new podcast for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators who want to succeed in business and lead with impact. Hosted by entrepreneur Charles Eide, Founder and CEO of EideCom, the show spotlights bold conversations with influential thought leaders, trailblazers, and visionaries redefining what’s possible.Each episode explores the mindsets, strategies, and stories of success that shift perspective and spark purposeful action. Whether you’re an entrepreneur building your business, a leader driving change, or an innovator shaping the future, this podcast gives you the clarity, courage, and momentum to rise to the occasion.
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What is Cleared For Takeoff about?
Cleared for Takeoff is a new podcast for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators who want to succeed in business and lead with impact. Hosted by entrepreneur Charles Eide, Founder and CEO of EideCom, the show spotlights bold conversations with influential thought leaders, trailblazers, and visionaries redefining what’s possible.
What has Cleared For Takeoff covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Betting on Yourself: Craig Leipold on Risk, Acquisitions, and Leading Through Pressure" (4 January 2026, 66 minutes), "Ryan Estis: Human-Centered Leadership, Model-Coach-Care, and Why Growth Is Always Human" (28 December 2025, 59 minutes), and "From Undrafted to Super Bowl Champion: Ben Utecht on Identity, Servant Leadership, and Culture by Design" (22 December 2025, 78 minutes).
How often does Cleared For Takeoff publish?
Cleared For Takeoff publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 36 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Cleared For Takeoff?
Booking probability for Cleared For Takeoff is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cleared For Takeoff requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cleared For Takeoff's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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Dec 28, 202559 minS0<p>Traditional leadership focused on managing results. Ryan Estis argues the future belongs to leaders who inspire contribution.</p> <p>In this episode of Cleared for Takeoff, Ryan joins host Charles Eide to unpack what...
Episode #110
From Undrafted to Super Bowl Champion: Ben Utecht on Identity, Servant Leadership, and Culture by Design
Dec 22, 20251h 18mS0<p>This episode is about far more than football.</p> <p>In this powerful conversation, host Charles Eide sits down with Ben Utecht — Super Bowl champion, former NFL tight end, keynote speaker, and author of The...
Episode #109
Giselle Ugarte on CEO Self-Doubt, Confidence, and Why Leaders Must Be Willing to Be Seen
Dec 15, 20251h 16mS0<p>Self-doubt doesn’t go away as you grow — it shows up because you’re growing.</p> <p>In this episode of Cleared for Takeoff, host Charles Eide sits down with executive coach, speaker, and personal brand strategist...
Dec 7, 20251h 20mS0<p>Wayne Hoffman isn’t just a mentalist — he’s a master of human behavior. For 30 years, he’s studied how people think, how they lie, how they make decisions, and how fear quietly shapes their entire life.</p> <p>In...
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Nov 30, 20251h 17mS0<p>In this electrifying episode of Cleared for Takeoff, Charles sits down with Casey Brown — founder of Boost Pricing, author of Fearless Pricing, and one of the world’s leading authorities on value-based pricing.</p>...
Nov 23, 20251h 2mS0<p>Why do the ultra-wealthy consistently pay less tax — and what do they know that most entrepreneurs don’t?<br> <br> In this powerful episode, Jeff Socha, founder of Socha Capital and one of the country’s leading tax...
Episode #105
Fail Fast, Lead Fearlessly: Brandon Sawalich on Building Culture and Disrupting an Industry
Nov 16, 202550 minS0<p>How do you transform a “boring” industry into a hub of world-changing innovation?<br> In this episode, Brandon Sawalich, CEO of Starkey Hearing Technologies, joins host Charles Eide to share how he’s redefining...
Nov 3, 20251h 1mS0<p>In this raw and revealing conversation, communications powerhouse Maha Abouelenein joins host Charles Eide to share the uncomfortable truths about personal branding, influence, and the new “trust economy.”</p>...
Episode #103
Amplifying Influence: Rene Rodriguez on Authentic Leadership, Branding, and Communication
Oct 15, 20251h 12mS0<p>In this episode, Rene Rodriguez—bestselling author and leadership strategist—reveals the science and soul behind authentic influence, personal branding, and powerful communication. Explore the frameworks and mindset...
Episode #102
Leading with Clarity: Mike Paton on Culture, Accountability, and Building Great Companies
Oct 15, 20251h 3mS0<p>In this episode, Mike Paton—former CEO of EOS Worldwide—pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to lead high-performing teams and build enduring companies. Discover the principles of clarity, culture, and...
Episode #101
Beyond Billboards: Kris Lindahl on Resilience, Reinvention, and Building a Real Estate Empire
Oct 15, 20251h 12mS0<p>In this debut episode of Cleared For Takeoff, Kris Lindahl shares his journey from adversity to building a real estate empire. Go beyond the billboards to discover the mindset, strategy, and resilience that drive...
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Ryan Estis
Keynote Speaker, Author & Founding Partner, ImpactEleven
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Ben Utecht
Super Bowl Champion, author, keynote speaker, Chief Culture Officer, Minnesota Golden Gophers
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Giselle Ugarte
online performance coach, She Wrestles with God
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Casey Brown
Professor and Principal Director of the CARES lab at Georgetown University, Necker Island Pickleball Forum
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