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  • 1. Founder of Stria Sports: Eric Porter

    24:40||Season 3, Ep. 1
    Today on the GBR Podcast we’re joined by Eric Porter, founder of Stria Sport, a performance-footwear brand born out of a lifelong love of sneakers and hoops. Eric takes us through how he went from athlete and sneakerhead to launching his own shoe brand, how the company is scaling through athletes (including professional basketball players and crossover into pickleball), and how Stria maintains its grounding in customer connection and community even as it grows. We’ll explore the origin story, the product development, the go-to-market strategy, and what it means to build a brand from the ground up in a crowded footwear marketplace.

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  • 11. 6 Business Lessons Everyone NEEDS to hear: Season Two Recap

    04:22||Season 2, Ep. 11
    On this episode, Brady Schwartz and Ben Shpritz recap season two of the Green Brick Road Podcast, diving into the all the powerful lessons they have learned. Enjoy this condensed version of the most important things learned from our experiences.
  • 10. Kyle Stenzel: President of Spring Brook Marina

    40:50||Season 2, Ep. 10
    Join us as we sit down with Kyle Stenzel, President of Spring Brook Marina, who transformed from a dedicated employee to the owner of this renowned Midwest marine facility. Discover how Kyle's leadership has propelled Spring Brook Marina to new heights. Don't miss this chance to hear firsthand from a leader steering the future of the boating industry.
  • 9. David Chaimovitz: CEO of Setna iO

    51:41||Season 2, Ep. 9
    Tune in to learn how CEO of Setna iO, David Chaimovitz, grew his unique business selling, leasing, and buying in the airplane industry. On top of this, his company is one of the fastest growing businesses in the world, and he continues to succeed today mastering his market.
  • 8. Andy Lansing: CEO of Levy Foods

    42:06||Season 2, Ep. 8
    Join us as we dive into a conversation with Andy Lansing, CEO of Levy Foods, a company known for its constant innovation and commitment to excellence in food and hospitality. In this episode, we explore how Levy has stayed ahead by valuing kindness and forward-thinking in every aspect of their business. Andy shares the journey behind Levy's success and the core values that continue to drive their growth and impact in the industry.
  • 7. Donna Chudcoff: From Marketing Maven to Real Estate Powerhouse

    21:40||Season 2, Ep. 7
    Join us for an insightful conversation as we dive deep into the fascinating career of Donna Chudacoff. She recounts her time as the head of marketing at Levy Foods, where she honed her leadership and strategic thinking skills, to her significant career shift into managing her family’s extensive real estate business. Donna shares her experiences transitioning from the corporate world to overseeing numerous real estate units, offering valuable lessons on adaptability, family business dynamics, and the evolving nature of the real estate market.
  • 6. Dan Heinen: Bridging Data and Decision-Making with incredible customer service

    23:34||Season 2, Ep. 6
    Tune in as the CEO of Kleinschmidt provides us with the insights of the software behind Data Transactions from business to business. Learn the behind the scenes of the programs that makes data transactions incredibly efficient, while incorporating top tier customer service.