The Path Less Traveled Podcast
We are dedicated to showcasing the untold stories of business leaders who have dared to forge their own path. Our mission is to provide a platform for visionary entrepreneurs, risk-takers, and those who have overcome adversity in their journey. Join us as we amplify the voices of these unsung heroes, celebrating their resilience, innovation, and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the path less taken.
Episodes
Episodes
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Todd Gongwer - Patrick Industries & Kardia Transformation Group
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Todd Gongwer, Executive Vice President of Leadership and Culture at Patrick Industries and founder of Kardia Transformation Group, focuses on cultivating leadership and organizational culture through character-driven development. With an approach that integrates leadership growth into daily operations, he helps individuals and teams align with core values to lead with purpose and influence.
Todd's best selling book, "Lead for God's Sake" was first published in 2010.
Todd is a leadership coach, a national speaker, an author, and a leadership and culture guru!
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Rebecca Shetler Fast - CAPS
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Rebecca is the CEO of CAPS
CAPS (Child and Parent Services) is Indiana's largest organization dedicated to preventing and responding to child abuse, ensuring every child lives free from abuse and neglect. With nearly 50 years of service, CAPS offers parenting education, abuse prevention programs like Healthy Families, and response services such as forensic interviews and court advocacy. Committed to creating the safest community in Indiana, CAPS continues to innovate and expand its impact.
Website - https://capselkhart.org/
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Paul Shetler Fast - Maple City Health Care Center
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Paul is the Executive Director of Maple City Health Care Center
Maple City Health Care Center, established in 1989 in Goshen, Indiana, provides affordable, high-quality, and holistic care to underserved populations, including immigrants and those with limited access to healthcare. Serving over 10,000 patients annually, it offers a wide range of services—primary care, pediatrics, OB care, mental health, addiction treatment, dental care, and more—delivered by a bilingual staff, earning recognition as one of the nation's top-tier clinics for quality.
Website - https://mchcc.com/about
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Nate Zolman - Zolman's Best-One Auto & Tire Care
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Nate is the President of Zolman's Best-One Auto & Tire Care
Zolman's Best One Tire & Auto Care, locally owned and operated since 1978, offers a range of tire, wheel, and auto repair services across eight locations in Indiana and Michigan. With a competitive selection of tires from top brands and a team of ASE-certified mechanics, they provide services like tire rotations, brake repairs, and engine diagnostics, along with specialized care for diesel and hybrid vehicles. Customers can explore Zolman's services and schedule appointments online, ensuring convenience for all their automotive needs throughout the Michiana region.
Website - https://www.zolmantire.com/
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Tim Wolfe - Monteith's Best-One Tire & Auto Care
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Tim is the Owner of Monteith's Best-One Tire & Auto Care.
Monteith's Best-One Tire & Auto Care, established in 1966, has expanded to 15 locations across Indiana and Illinois, offering comprehensive automotive services including tire sales, brake repairs, alignments, diagnostics, and oil changes. As a proud partner of the Best-One organization, they provide a 12-month, 12,000-mile nationwide warranty on services, ensuring quality and reliability for their customers.
Tim's been the owner since 2014.
Website - https://www.bestonetire.com/store/monteith
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Martin Madden - The Overhead Door Company of South Bend Mishawaka
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Martin is the Owner of The Overhead Door Company of South Bend-Mishawaka.
The Overhead Door Company of South Bend is Michiana’s largest and most established garage door distributor, known for providing top-quality products and exceptional service. As an IDEA Accredited distributor, they are part of a prestigious group of less than 5% of overhead door distributors nationwide, recognized for safety, product expertise, and community reputation. Locally owned and operated, they offer garage door repair, replacement, installation, and service throughout various cities in Michiana.
Martin's been the owner since 2011.
Website - https://www.overheaddoor.com/find-a-distributor/overhead-door-company-of-south-bend-mishawaka
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Brad Sytsma - McKinnon Leadership Group
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Brad is a Partner at McKinnon Leadership Group
McKinnon Leadership Group empowers senior executives and their teams to grow in leadership through their proven coaching approach, refined over 20 years. Their mission is to equip leaders with the tools to create positive, lasting change, boosting productivity and aligning employees with their company's mission.
Brad's been with McKinnon Leadership Group since 2019.
https://mckinnonleadershipgroup.com/
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Peter Rienks & Jason Alphenaar - The Rienks Group
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Peter & Jason Co-Founded The Rienks Group in 2019.
The Rienks Group (TRG) is a licensed and insured general contractor specializing in commercial real estate construction. They handle a range of projects, including offices, hospitals, and restaurants, focusing on customer satisfaction and transforming the way real estate is managed. In addition to construction services, they engage in real estate development, acquiring and developing new projects.