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The Leader's Edge

The Leader's Edge

By: HR Huntsman
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 Are you a trailblazer in your industry? At The Leader's Edge: Authentic Conversations with Champions of Industry, we celebrate the extraordinary journeys of leaders like you. Created and hosted by HR Huntsman, we are looking for inspiring CEOs, founders, COOs, and general managers who have driven their businesses to new heights and are eager to share their stories with the world. The Leader's Edge was created to honor and amplify the voices of leaders who make a significant impact in their industries. We believe that by sharing authentic conversations with champions of industry, we can inspire a new generation of leaders to strive for excellence. If you are passionate about leadership, innovation, and making a difference, we would love to have you as a guest on The Leader's Edge. Share your story, inspire others, and contribute to a community of exceptional leaders on our website at https://podcast.yourleadersedge.com/podcast-guest.Copyright 2026 HR Huntsman Career Success Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 41 - Entrepreneurship Through a Legal Lens: Lessons from a Veteran Patent Attorney with Richard Gearhart

    41 - Entrepreneurship Through a Legal Lens: Lessons from a Veteran Patent Attorney with Richard Gearhart
    Feb 12 2026

    In this episode, the host HR Huntsman interviews Richard Gearhart, a veteran patent attorney and entrepreneur, about his journey from a blue-collar upbringing and corporate life at Novartis to founding his own intellectual property law firm, Gearhart Law.

    Richard shares lessons on leadership, team building, and the challenges of entrepreneurship. He discusses his radio show "Passage to Profit," which spotlights innovators and helps distinguish his firm. Richard offers advice on avoiding IP pitfalls, highlights memorable client successes, and emphasizes the importance of adapting to AI for future business leaders. The episode blends personal stories with practical insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

    Learn more about Richard's work HERE.

    Check out Richard's radio show HERE.

    Connect with Richard on LinkedIn HERE.

    Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
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    26 mins
  • 40 - Turning Knowledge into Impact: The Journey from Academia to Entrepreneurial Success with Panos Siozos

    40 - Turning Knowledge into Impact: The Journey from Academia to Entrepreneurial Success with Panos Siozos
    Feb 5 2026

    In this episode of The Leader's Edge, your host HR Huntsman interviews Panos Siozos, Co-founder and CEO of LearnWorlds, an online learning platform.

    Panos shares how curiosity and action fueled his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, discusses the evolution of educational technology, and explains how LearnWorlds empowers creators and organizations to deliver engaging online training. The conversation covers building a remote-first company, adapting to global challenges, and the importance of people skills and teamwork in entrepreneurship. The episode concludes with advice for aspiring founders, highlighting the value of real-world experience, strong partnerships, and continuous learning in building a successful, impactful business.

    Learn more about Panos's work HERE.

    Connect with Panos on LinkedIn HERE.

    Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
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    32 mins
  • 39 - The Four Freedoms Framework for Building Lasting Entrepreneurial Success with Max Emma

    39 - The Four Freedoms Framework for Building Lasting Entrepreneurial Success with Max Emma
    Jan 15 2026

    In this episode of The Leader's Edge, your host HR Huntsman talks to Max Emma.

    Max shares his inspiring journey from emigrating from the former Soviet Union at 18 to building a successful entrepreneurial career in the U.S. He discusses overcoming language barriers, starting in corporate finance, and boldly leaving a stable job to launch a landscaping business, which grew rapidly before collapsing during the 2008 recession. Max explains how this setback led to founding a thriving bookkeeping franchise, emphasizes the importance of resilience, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on courage, leadership, and pursuing freedom in business and life.

    Learn more about Max's work HERE.

    Connect with Max on LinkedIn HERE.

    Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
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    39 mins
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