Leadership Lowdown

What does it actually mean to lead with empathy? Not as a buzzword, but as a daily practice?This week on Leadership Lowdown, Jim Triggs, President and CEO of Money Management International, shares how leading from lived experience shapes culture in a way that retention numbers don't lie about. His call center teams average 12 years of tenure, and he'll tell you exactly why.If you lead people and want them to stick around, this one's for you.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.

New episode out now!On this week’s Leadership Lowdown, Gregg Cantor, President and CEO, and Rachel Cantor Walker, Vice President of Operations at Murray Lampert, share what makes their work truly rewarding. From seeing clients bring their newly finished spaces to life to building a strong sense of camaraderie within their team, they reflect on the moments that make all the hard work worth it.It’s a meaningful conversation about purpose, teamwork, and finding fulfillment in both the people you serve and the people you work alongside.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.New episodes every Thursday at 6:00 a.m.

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Ville Houttu, Founder and CEO of Privv, reflects on what truly makes an entrepreneur. Ville shares why resilience is the common thread among founders who succeed, whether that grit is something you are born with or something that gets sharpened over time. He talks candidly about tenacity, learning through experience, and how mentorship and momentum continue to shape an entrepreneurial mindset.It’s an intriguing conversation about resilience, growth, and the determination it takes to keep moving forward, even when the path is not always easy.Hosted by Jodi Lowe and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.New episodes every Thursday at 6:00 a.m. MST

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Lindsey Rushing, President of Peerless Plumbing, shares how creating a positive, supportive culture keeps her team motivated and engaged. From celebrating wins to learning from mistakes, Lindsey explains why accountability and encouragement go hand in hand. By ending tough conversations on a high note and recognizing great work, she has built an environment where people want to improve and show up better every day.It’s a motivating conversation about leadership, growth, and building a workplace where positivity fuels performance.Hosted by Jodi Lowe and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Travis Gepson, General Manager and Integrator at Compressed Air Power, shares why culture cannot be forced, only lived. Travis explains how true culture evolves through everyday actions, leaders modeling core values, and showing up consistently with integrity. When values are lived without compromise, culture becomes something you can feel, own, and build upon together.It’s an honest conversation about leadership by example, intentional growth, and shaping a culture that drives both people and business forward.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.New episodes every Thursday at 6:00 a.m.

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Dean Trostle, Owner of Auto Partners, shares his people first philosophy on building a strong company culture. Dean explains why hiring good people, treating them fairly, and truly understanding their needs creates an environment where teams want to show up, succeed, and serve customers well. For him, culture is not a buzzword. It is the foundation of a business that lasts.It’s a refreshing conversation about leadership, trust, and why the right people make all the difference.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Rizpah Bellard, President and Lead Agriculturalist at Nova Farming, shares her mission to expand how young people think about agriculture. Rizpah explains how education can open doors to countless career paths within the industry, all rooted in a greater purpose of feeding communities, creating opportunity, and nourishing people around the world. She also talks about bringing this broader perspective into schools to help students see possibilities they may never have considered.It’s an inspiring conversation about service, education, and using your work to make a meaningful impact beyond yourself.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.

This week on Leadership Lowdown, Kendra Riley, Owner of Dawning PR, shares how a desire for flexibility and purpose led her to take the leap into entrepreneurship. From recognizing a growing need for PR support to launching her own business in 2013, Kendra reflects on the courage it took to step away from a traditional nine to five and build something on her own terms.It’s an inspiring conversation about trusting your instincts, embracing growth, and creating a business that supports the life you want.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown brings you authentic stories of leaders who lead with trust and heart.

Building something meaningful doesn't happen by accident. It happens through courage, clarity, and staying true to who you are.In this week's Leadership Lowdown, Raji Brar, Chief Operating Officer of Countryside Corporation, shares her family's journey from working in the fields to building a thriving multi-brand business employing over 500 people across the Central Valley. Raji opens up about the pivotal moment she had to choose her own path over family expectations, the power of playing to your strengths when working with family, and why staying connected to your community isn't just good business. It's essential. She also reflects on the importance of being the same person in business as you are at home, and how authenticity becomes your greatest competitive advantage.It's a conversation about faith, fearlessness, and refusing to separate who you are from what you do.Hosted by Jodi Low and powered by BBB and U & Improved, Leadership Lowdown features authentic conversations with leaders who put trust and values at the center of their work.New episodes drop every Thursday.