Hosted by Thomas Douglas · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 56 episodes
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Own the Journey brings together stories of the successes, failures, and resiliencies that make up the journey that business owners navigate daily. By speaking to business leaders who have been through the process and learned from it, we hope to inspire and educate the next generation of small and medium business leaders, no matter what stage of development they’re at. With topics ranging from marketing to leadership to culture to product development to technology, and loads of others, Own the Journey will dive into the nitty gritty details that make up the day-to-day entrepreneurial struggle and how to tackle these areas with the enthusiasm and tenacity of a successful business leader.
Thomas Douglas hosts Own the Journey, a business show with 56 episodes published.
Tom Douglas sits down with world-renowned performance coach Phil Towle for a conversation that bridges psychology, purpose, and the pursuit of greatness. Known for guiding icons like Metallica and NFL coach Dick Vermeil,
From a small-town mechanic’s son to an NFL Hall of Fame coach, Dick Vermeil’s journey is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and purpose. In this powerful conversation with JMARK CEO Tom Douglas, Coach Vermeil opens
In this episode of Own the Journey, Tom Douglas sits down with Dave Simpson, CEO of Holloway America, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, culture, and faith in business. Dave shares his remarkable story from
From sports to tourism, faith to leadership, Kirk Elmquist’s story is one of purpose, perseverance, and passion for people. In this episode of Own The Journey, JMARK CEO Thomas Douglas sits down with the Executive Direct
What happens when marriage, military service, and entrepreneurship collide? In this episode of Own the Journey, Tom sits down with Jonathan and Audrey Garard, co-owners of Grooms Office Environments in Springfield. From
In this inspiring episode of Own the Journey, host Thomas H. Douglas sits down with John Oke-Thomas—CEO, President, and Founder of Oke-Thomas + Associates. John shares his remarkable story of leaving Nigeria as a young m
What does it take to lead a trucking company through change, challenges, and growth in today’s fast-moving world? In this episode of Own the Journey, we sit down with Mark Walker, CEO of TransLand, to uncover the leaders
Most bank CEOs follow a traditional path: commercial lending, then the C-suite. Joselyn Baldner? She did it differently. She started as a teller, worked her way up, and took on challenges no one else wanted. When the opp
In this heartfelt conversation, Jason Hynson shares the personal stories and pivotal moments that shaped his leadership at Victory Mission. He opens up about the challenges of shifting organizational culture, the myths s
What does it take to lead a charity that has distributed over $2.5 billion in aid? In this conversation, Hal Donaldson talks about the role his faith has played in Convoy of Hope’s mission to fight poverty and hunger. In
Batter up! Join Thomas H. Douglas as he jumps into a conversation with broadcasting legend and culture expert, Joel Goldberg. Currently with the Kansas City Royals, Joel has worked with several teams in the MLB and has w
In this episode of Own the Journey, Tom Douglas visits with CEO, sales guru, and JMARK board member Amanda Holmes from Chet Holmes International. In this engaging conversation, Amanda shares the wisdom and lessons she's
In this episode of Own the Journey, Thomas Douglas sits down with business and strategy legend, Jack Stack, the founder of SRC Holdings, Inc. and author of The Great Game of Business. Throughout their conversation, they
Attention all non-profit business leaders! This one is for you. Tom Douglas sits down with Micheal Lawrence, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City, one of the fastest growing BBBS agencies in the country. In runnin
In this episode of Own the Journey, we sit down at the beautiful restaurant, Progress, with owner and head chef Daniel Ernce. Chef Daniel’s experiences apply to every industry as he has overcome challenges that include p
Today we're joined by nautical expert and videographer, David Ulloa. With his past in the Navy, expert diving skills, and work with the Discovery Channel recovering sunken ships, David's career is full of engaging storie
Brad Erwin, CEO of Paragon Architecture, joins Tom for a conversation that delves deep into building up a strong community—both outside and inside your business. They talk about the ROI of creating a strong culture where
Sometimes the most complex business problems have incredibly simple solutions. Finding these solutions is John Spence's specialty and he brings this expertise to this episode of Own the Journey. John and Tom tackle topic
The non-profit business world can be daunting. Philanthropy veteran Sherry Houston shares how she navigates the ins and outs of fundraising, team building, and making the tough decisions she faces every day in her work a
Freddie Wehbe says it best: "Business is all about Anticipation, Preparation, and Execution." Whether he is operating the best Dominos franchise in the world, creating a world-class celebrity restaurant concept, or consu
Dick Vermeil
NFL Hall of Fame Coach
1 appearance on this show
Tom Douglas
songwriter · JMark
1 appearance on this show
Mark Walker
former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, advisor to the Republican National Committee · Direct Digital Holdings
1 appearance on this show
Hal Donaldson
Convoy of Hope
1 appearance on this show
Joel Goldberg
keynote speaker, Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, author · Netivah Youth Ministries
1 appearance on this show
Amanda Holmes
CEO, sales guru · Chet Holmes International
1 appearance on this show
John Spence
global business expert and coach · Limagrain
1 appearance on this show
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Own the Journey is hosted by Thomas Douglas. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 56 episodes.
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