Episodes

  • Episode 12: Josh Wolfe - WolfeCo Media
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode of The Sell Side Podcast, host Michael Stanley sits down with Josh Wolfe, founder of WolfeCo. Media, to unpack his unexpected journey from English major and banker to creative entrepreneur and agency owner. Josh shares how a love for storytelling shaped his career path—from editing national publications to launching a full-service marketing agency in the middle of a pandemic.


    Josh opens up about the realities of building a business from the ground up, including the challenges of learning operations as a right-brained creative, navigating team growth, and staying grounded in company culture. He shares his approach to character-first hiring, why authenticity in storytelling builds stronger brands, and how WolfeCo. is evolving with big goals in mind.


    Whether you're a creative professional, business owner, or just exploring what it means to grow something meaningful, this episode is packed with insight and heart from someone who’s lived the journey—mistakes, mindset shifts, and all.


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    40 mins
  • Episode 11: Casey Templeton - Stacks LLC.
    May 15 2025

    Casey Templeton of Stacks LLC shares the realities behind rapid growth—how they hit a huge milestone in 2024, why profitability isn’t everything, and the hidden pressure fast scaling puts on your people and processes.


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-k-stanley-jr-mba-cexp™-30916131/


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseytempleton/


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    34 mins
  • Episode 10: Wes Lyons - Eagle Venture Fund
    Apr 17 2025
    35 mins
  • Episode 9: Chase Wortman - Outpost Technologies
    Mar 11 2025

    Chase Wortman of Outpost Technologies joins The Sell Side Podcast to talk about:


    🔹 The who in hiring—why people matter just as much as skills

    🔹 Building something bigger than yourself

    🔹 Optimizing, automating, and making every process more efficient


    Don’t miss this conversation on strategy, growth, and smart decision-making.


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-k-stanley-jr-mba-cexp™-30916131/


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-wortman-09a039163/


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    29 mins
  • Episode 8: Lee Barkley - Sovereign’s Capital
    Feb 12 2025
    Success isn’t accidental—it’s built on strong culture, systems, and wise counsel. In the latest episode of The Sell Side Podcast, Lee Barkley of Sovereign’s Capital shares how investing in people, fostering human flourishing, and surrounding yourself with trusted advisors leads to better business outcomes. It’s not just about numbers—it’s about impact. Listen now! 🎙️
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    44 mins
  • Episode 7: James Wessel - Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus
    34 mins
  • Episode 6: Owen Franklin - Blue Summit Supplies
    43 mins
  • Episode 5: Colin Perry - Perry Weather
    Nov 14 2024
    Colin Perry, CEO of Perry Weather, shares the journey of his weather technology business and the challenges he faced in merging meteorology with software. Perry Weather specializes in providing real-time site-specific weather monitoring and alerting solutions for various industries. The company initially started as a weather consulting firm but quickly pivoted to a software-based model. Perry Weather's competitive advantage lies in its combination of state-of-the-art software and hardware. Th...
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    38 mins