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POWER Players

POWER Players

By: POWER Productions
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 POWER Players is the podcast for high-performers hungry for real, unfiltered conversations with today’s most dynamic business minds. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the raw, often untold journeys of successful entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators who aren’t just building companies, but are actively building legacies! This isn’t your surface-level success story. POWER Players dives deep into the pivotal moments, calculated risks, and hard-earned lessons that shaped each guest’s rise. We love getting granular and breaking down the exact strategies, systems, and mindset shifts that fueled their growth. We promise that there will be more than one insight that you can take away and integrate directly into your own business or career. Whether you’re scaling a startup, evolving your leadership, or simply loking to level up, this show is your no-fluff roadmap to real results. Expect transparency. Expect value. Expect to learn what POWER is all about.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Showcase #11- Hannah Samlall, Co-Founder of Waterloo Street

    Showcase #11- Hannah Samlall, Co-Founder of Waterloo Street
    Apr 16 2025
    In this episode of Start Up Showcase, host Colton Hower sits down with Hannah Samlall, co-founder of both Waterloo Street, a branding and web design agency, and The Biz Collective, a community-driven membership supporting women-owned businesses. Together with her sister Rachel, Hannah has built a thriving creative agency while championing small businesses and female founders across Pittsburgh and beyond. Waterloo Street was born out of a complementary partnership—Rachel’s background in PR and digital marketing paired seamlessly with Hannah’s communication studies and creative execution. After a stint in corporate marketing and recruitment in NYC, Hannah left her role and moved back home to Virginia to work on building the business full-time. The sisters bootstrapped their way to early success, starting out with digital marketing services for small businesses. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced a rapid pivot when their clients—and their revenue—disappeared overnight. Rather than fold, they adapted. They launched The Biz Collective, a low-cost, high-support directory for local women-owned businesses, and transitioned Waterloo Street into a 100% web design studio, allowing them to focus on project-based work with clearer boundaries and greater creative fulfillment. In 2023, they added branding services to their roster and are now exploring the reintroduction of email marketing, with social media potentially back on the table—if the right person joins the team. Hannah shares how Waterloo Street has evolved from serving startup tech clients to being a go-to creative partner for female founders and wedding industry professionals, driven largely by referrals and community trust. Despite early aspirations of national exposure, Pittsburgh’s tight-knit business scene has been their home base, with growth starting to pick up across cities like NYC, Denver, and Nashville. The team takes a client-first approach, often customizing design styles and workflows based on personality fit, communication preferences, and creative vision. She also reflects on the importance of working with family, citing the ability to communicate honestly and efficiently without the politics of traditional partnerships. Rachel leads sales and client onboarding, while Hannah steers creative execution and strategy, creating a dynamic partnership that’s built on trust and mutual respect. Looking ahead, Hannah envisions Waterloo Street evolving into a full-scale creative agency—reintroducing more services and scaling with a team of contractors and white-label developers to meet demand. For The Biz Collective, her dream is to turn it into a national network with local chapters supporting small, women-owned businesses through events, education, and community. She gives a shoutout to Sydney Conway, founder of Know Your Worth Bookkeeping and co-founder of North Hills Golf Academy, as a future guest recommendation—someone with a strong entrepreneurial spirit who’s dabbled in multiple ventures. Hannah leaves listeners with one simple, powerful piece of advice: “Get really comfortable with rejection. It’s awkward, but it’s not personal. A ‘no’ is just a ‘no.’ Move on.”
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    32 mins
  • Showcase #10- David McGlennon, Fractional CEO and President

    Showcase #10- David McGlennon, Fractional CEO and President
    Apr 2 2025
    In this episode of Startup Showcase, host Colton Hower sits down with David McGlennon, fractional CEO and President of Impact Leadership Consulting, to discuss his journey from startup founder to leadership coach, the importance of confidence in entrepreneurship, and strategies for preventing burnout. David’s career began in the insurance industry, where he co-founded and successfully scaled multiple businesses, including a startup during the 2008–2009 recession that grew rapidly despite economic challenges. As his company expanded and engaged in private equity discussions, David found himself overwhelmed by the constant grind, leading him to reevaluate his priorities. This pivotal moment—missing part of his son’s jazz concert due to flight delays—sparked his decision to leave the corporate hustle and launch Impact Leadership Consulting in 2015. Now, David works with business owners and emerging leaders, helping them develop leadership skills, improve team dynamics, and prepare for long-term company growth. He emphasizes the importance of borrowing confidence from mentors, surrounding yourself with trusted advisors, and avoiding the entrepreneurial “island” mindset—trying to build a business alone. Throughout the conversation, David shares key insights on burnout prevention, encouraging startup founders to set boundaries, integrate work and personal life, and maintain physical and mental health. He also stresses the power of relationship-building, explaining how the most successful entrepreneurs prioritize giving first and creating value for others before expecting anything in return. Looking ahead, David is expanding his Emerging Leader Academy, a program designed to equip the next generation of business leaders with the skills and mindset needed for sustainable success. He also highlights the growing demand for fractional CEO roles, where experienced executives step in to guide companies through critical transitions. David gives a shoutout to Brittany Hofmeister, founder of Companion Care Home Care, as a great potential guest. He admires her approach to leadership and growth in the healthcare industry, especially as she explores franchising opportunities.
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    35 mins
  • Showcase #9 - Nate Stallman, Founder of Lighthouse Offers

    Showcase #9 - Nate Stallman, Founder of Lighthouse Offers
    Mar 26 2025
    In this episode of Startup Showcase, host Colton Hower sits down with Nate Stallman, founder of Lighthouse Offers, to discuss his journey into real estate investing, his transition from a corporate sales job to full-time entrepreneurship, and his long-term vision for his company. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, Nate focuses on flipping homes and holding rental properties, specifically targeting distressed properties owned by landlords or inherited by individuals who prefer to sell rather than renovate. He acquires his properties through direct mail and pay-per-click marketing, avoiding the traditional MLS and opting for direct-to-seller transactions. Nate shares how he initially got into real estate while still in college, recognizing its potential for wealth-building. To fund his first deal, he started a cleaning business with his roommate, saving enough money to purchase his first property for just $15,000. After graduating in 2022 and working in construction sales, he ultimately decided to take the leap into full-time real estate investing in December 2023. His goal is to flip at least seven properties per year, while steadily building a rental portfolio of 50 high-quality units by the time he turns 30. Throughout the conversation, Nate discusses key lessons learned, including a contractor horror story where he lost $10,000–$15,000 due to mismanagement. He now mitigates this risk by purchasing all materials himself and working exclusively with trusted contractors. He also highlights his shift from cold outreach to a more brand-focused marketing strategy, incorporating Google Ads, SEO, and online reviews to build credibility in the community. Looking ahead, Nate plans to scale his business within the Youngstown market and possibly expand into Cleveland, but prefers to stay within an hour of his home base. He shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of taking risks while young, having strong financial reserves, and making strategic business decisions without being cash-strapped. He also gives a shoutout to Corey McPherson, a fellow entrepreneur in real estate and e-commerce, as a potential future guest.
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    19 mins
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