May 8, 202525 minS2
<p>In this special Season 2 finale of "Leveling Up with Gary & Jill," hosts Gary and Jill reflect on their journey mentoring entrepreneurs throughout the season. They dive deep into the entrepreneurial mindset...
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Leveling Up with Gary and Jill
Hosted by Gary Kusin · business · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Dive into the stories, challenges, and breakthroughs of entrepreneurs at pivotal moments in their journey on the Leveling Up with Gary & Jill podcast. Gary Kusin is a mentor, investor, and entrepreneur known for co-founding GameStop, and for the turnaround and transformation of Kinko’s, today operating as FedEx Office. Jill Louis is an attorney and C-suite advisor to businesses from startup to Fortune 50. Together, they delve into the critical aspects of business growth, from assessing strategic plans to diving deep into P&Ls, guiding entrepreneurs towards profitability and success.
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What is Leveling Up with Gary and Jill about?
Dive into the stories, challenges, and breakthroughs of entrepreneurs at pivotal moments in their journey on the Leveling Up with Gary & Jill podcast. Gary Kusin is a mentor, investor, and entrepreneur known for co-founding GameStop, and for the turnaround and transformation of Kinko’s, today operating as FedEx Office.
Who hosts Leveling Up with Gary and Jill?
Leveling Up with Gary and Jill is hosted by Gary Kusin. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
What has Leveling Up with Gary and Jill covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ready, Fire, Aim: Reflections on the Entrepreneurial Mindset" (8 May 2025, 25 minutes), "Beyond One-to-One: Transforming a Lactation Consulting Practice into a Scalable Business" (10 April 2025, 37 minutes), and "Financial Literacy Takes Flight" (28 March 2025, 40 minutes).
How often does Leveling Up with Gary and Jill publish?
Leveling Up with Gary and Jill publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 30 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Leveling Up with Gary and Jill?
Booking probability for Leveling Up with Gary and Jill is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Leveling Up with Gary and Jill requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Leveling Up with Gary and Jill's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Leveling Up with Gary and Jill?
The strongest fits for Leveling Up with Gary and Jill are Business & Management Consulting. Leveling Up with Gary and Jill has a business audience.
About the host
Gary Kusin hosts Leveling Up with Gary and Jill, a business podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Recent guests
Recent guests on Leveling Up with Gary and Jill. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Amanda Lewis
Director of MassTrails at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Laura Baldwin
Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist™, Great Kids Place
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Dawn Myers
founder and CEO, Guided Leadership Solutions
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Tiffani Dickerson
The Breast Choice Lactation Services
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