#10 - Hutch Johnson

#11 - Dusty Hininger

Dusty Hininger, the National Sales Training Manager for Firestone AG , shares his fascinating journey from a small family farm in Oklahoma to educating the agricultural industry across the globe. He discusses his early days starting in a local tire shop , his highly energetic approach to corporate training , and the science behind maximizing fuel efficiency and minimizing soil compaction. Dusty also explains the critical importance of weighing equipment and setting the perfect tire pressure , ensuring farmers save money and protect their fields when it matters most.

#10 - Hutch Johnson

Hutch Johnson, a veteran Chief Meteorologist and founder of Hutch's Weather, shares his fascinating journey from the research lab to the digital screen. He discusses his early fascination with storms after witnessing a funnel cloud in fourth grade, his time tuning lasers for NASA, and the science behind severe weather tracking. Hutch also explains his decision to leave traditional broadcasting to launch his own streaming platform, ensuring his community gets uninterrupted coverage when it matters most. For real-time weather updates and a deeper dive into local meteorology, check out the new Hutch's Weather platform and see how he is redefining local coverage. https://www.hutchsweather.com/ [https://www.hutchsweather.com/]https://www.hutchsweather.com/hutchs-weather-app [https://www.hutchsweather.com/hutchs-weather-app]

#9 - Janell Meier

Janell Meier, a stage four breast cancer survivor, author, and speaker, shares her powerful story of resilience and self-advocacy. She discusses her initial diagnosis at age 27, the recurrence that changed her life, and her family's journey with a gestational surrogate. Janell also explains how she now helps others navigate their own challenges through her writing and coaching. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn about our "Pink Valve Caps" fundraiser, where 100% of donations support local patients at the Sanford Edith Breast Cancer Foundation. ⁠https://janellmeier.com/ [https://janellmeier.com/]

#8 - Matt Mrotek

Matt Mrotek from Penske, a leading truck rental and leasing company, shares his story of building a career from the ground up after moving to North Dakota. He talks about the strategies he used to create a professional network from scratch , why genuine, long-term relationships are more powerful than a quick sales pitch , and how he persevered through early career challenges to become the top branch manager in the company. https://www.pensketruckrental.com/ [https://www.pensketruckrental.com/]

#7 - Mark Hunter

Mark Hunter, “The Sales Hunter,” a world-renowned sales and leadership expert, shares lessons from his unconventional career path that took him from managing one of the world's busiest McDonald's in Alaska at age 19 to the global stage. He talks about why “managing up” is a critical skill for employees, how a few speeding tickets launched his entire sales career, and why he believes people don’t quit companies—they quit their managers. Mark also explains the power of having a core group of trusted peers and how humility can make you a more effective leader. ⁠https://thesaleshunter.com/ [https://thesaleshunter.com/]