Fire

Your Boss

with Jim Vitou and Kevin Lingg

Wonder how to become an entrepreneur at any age? Craving the liberty of being your own boss! This podcast is designed for you! With special guests and tons of stories in different industries and scenarios, co-hosts Jim Vitou and Kevin Lingg give you the tools and encouragement to launch your entrepreneurial dream!

What a great entrepreneurial adventure Lori has had. From the midwest and transplanted to Arkansas by way of moving up the corporate ladder Lori eventually hit Burnout. Launching Joy For Me, Lori uses her experiences and first hand knowledge to help others who are feeling the weight of being a spouse, a parent and loyal employee and trying to keep it all together.

⁠lorimareachen@yahoo.com⁠

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-bessler-a523468⁠

⁠https://joyforme.com

The inspiring story of Gabriel Penfield and his journey from employee to Entrepreneur to public servant. Starting from humble beginnings to making an impact in his community and lives of many around him Gabriel is true American success story.

Email:⁠ gpenfield@wradvisors.com⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-penfield-7985a1ba/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B0zKUR6jvT%2F%2BDQVexf%2BYMGQ%3D%3D

Listen in on how this thoughtful and forward thinking leader went from 20 years in corporate America to starting PAS Marketing. How can someone go from being an employee in TV advertising and digital sales to launching his own successful enterprise? Seek wisdom and surround yourself with a support system. Well done Paul!

To learn more:

⁠https://www.pasmarketing.org⁠

⁠simonetti.paul@gmail.com⁠

⁠http://linkedin.com/in/paulsimo

Our guest and founding member of the Magi Group, Thakena shares nuggets of amazing wisdom with our audience that will not be soon forgotten.

Thakena (pronounced: Ta-key-na) Hogue has a diverse background of experience. She is licensed to practice law in Thakena is a licensed mental health therapist. She has applied her systems training as a therapist to working with companies Indiana and is a Indiana Supreme Court Registered Civil and Domestic Relations Mediator. In addition to being an attorney, in organizational and leadership development.

⁠https://www.lawmede8.com/about⁠

⁠thakena@lawmede8.com

An amazing chat with Entrepreneur, real estate investor and Community Leader, Brian Schutt. Brian runs multiple businesses with his team and has an incredible story of what lead him down the path to Fire His Boss.

Connect with Brian to network with one of the true professionals in central Indiana.

⁠https://www.bschutt.com⁠

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bschutt?trk=recent-searches⁠

https://trusthomesense.com

www.refinery46.com

Kejal Shah with Keep Way Consulting shares his insights on breaking out from toxic work environments and letting your hard work and faith lead your growth in business. From career and talent consulting to talent recruiting Keep Way is trending and we had a blast chatting with Kejal!

keeproinc.com

Our guest, Mike Simek, dedicated 25 years of his life serving our country as a Marine Corps officer and in the defense industry. Today he continues his commitment to service by delivering portable storage solutions for residential and commercial across central Indiana.

Join us as Mike shares his journey of leaving the 9-5 grind, Firing his Boss and launching his business, UNITS Moving and Portable Storage.

⁠https://unitsstorage.com/indianapolis-in⁠

mike@unitsofindy.com

Adam Hayes is the founder of the Hayes Group, an independent agency that focuses on helping high-growth-focused organizations leverage the power of big data and innovative technology for smarter marketing, faster scaling, and increased sales. In this episode, Adam engages in an entertaining conversation with co-hosts Coach Jim and Dr. Kiko on customer journey, strategy, curiosity, and growth. With decades of experience, Adam shares valuable insights and knowledge on the subject matter. You can find more information about the Hayes Group on their website: http://www.hayesgroupmarketing.com.

Unlock the secrets of networking with business coach extraordinaire Lucas Woody in this dynamic episode of “Fire Your Boss.” Dive into Woody’s ‘5 Ps of Performance Model’ to revolutionize your networking approach: Purpose, Presence, Positivity, Preparedness, and Productivity. Learn how to enter conversations with intent, engage with active listening, and transform every interaction into a meaningful connection. Gain insider tactics for pre-networking research, strategic follow-ups, and the art of the “gift” in networking. This episode is a masterclass in turning casual chats into lasting, fruitful relationships. Tune in for an inspiring journey into networking excellence with Lucas Woody!

Join us in this enlightening episode of “Fire Your Boss” as we delve into the mind of a legend, Rich Gaspari. Widely celebrated for his remarkable journey as a world champion bodybuilder and a pioneering force in the nutrition industry with Gaspari Nutrition, Rich steps into a different light in this exclusive interview. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the entrepreneurial spirit that drives him. Discover the strategies, mindset, and wisdom that propelled Rich to the pinnacle of success in both sports and business. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, a fitness enthusiast, or someone seeking inspiration to excel in your field, this conversation with Rich Gaspari is an unmissable masterclass in achieving greatness. Tune in and learn from a true legend in business and bodybuilding!

In this episode, our guest, Bob Paden (The Growth Coach), talks about starting a business from a place of Ikigai (the confluence of many forces inside and around you). Learn from one of the best small business coaches in the world.

Co-host Jim Vitou gives coaching advice on where to start and what to do if you are currently employed and still want to fire your boss and become an entrepreneur one day.

Co-hosts Jim Vitou and Dr. Kiko Suarez give a preview of what Fire Your Boss will be, together with a little storytelling about themselves and their entrepreneurial spirits.

Meet the Hosts

Jim Vitou

Financial Education, Empowerment, and Coaching

Jim Vitou was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, where he lived for eighteen years. Jim joined the U.S. Army after high school and served in the Persian Gulf War. He attended and met his wife of twenty five years at Purdue University. He spent seven years in the corporate world leading and running operations for multiple locations in retail management.

Jim felt a calling to help people on a larger scale which led him to start his own financial coaching and advisory business in 2002. He and his team have helped thousands of families work toward debt freedom and financial independence.

They continue to impact the community by bringing financial education and resources to churches, schools, companies and helping families across the kitchen table. Their goal is to help families tell their money where to go instead of asking where it went. Jim offers financial wellness workshops for organizations and complimentary financial coaching sessions for families. To learn more, book a session or grab a cup of coffee to network connect at: www.meetwithjim.today

Kevin Lingg

Cookiepreneur, Fractional COO & Integrator, Business Builder

Kevin Lingg is an entrepreneur and executive operations leader. After growing up in Connersville, Indiana, he attended Ball State University to study Environmental Management. Kevin then started his professional career in automotive manufacturing and moved to several other industries over the next 20 years working in both private equity and publicly traded companies. During his time at General Electric, he completed his Masters in Management and started a side hustle (Loaded Dough Cookie Co.).
 
After some time off during Covid, he took a role in a Venture Capital-backed startup in Indianapolis to help them scale the business. When that role ended, he continued pushing Loaded Dough even further, adding more clients, working out of a commercial kitchen, and hiring help to fulfill orders.
 
Today, Kevin is still growing Loaded Dough Cookie Co. while he continues to use his Executive Leadership skills as a Fractional Integrator to help companies that are running on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Operating and scaling businesses is a passion that has developed over time and falls directly into his unique ability of leading teams, creating systems, and striving for excellence. 
 
Besides founding and operating Loaded Dough Cookie Co., working with visionary business owners to scale their companies, and co-hosting the FYB Podcast, he has started several other endeavors such as The World Pickleball Foundation (a non-profit public charity to help youth learn and grow in the sport) and Access Urgent Care (a for-profit healthcare provider).