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Are leaders born or made? 

In this week’s episode, Robert E. “Bob” Kaplan, co-founder of Kaplan DeVries and a pioneer in leadership development, tackles this age-old question. 

With more than 30 years of experience helping executives and organizations thrive, Bob shares actionable insights into overcoming mental roadblocks, embracing feedback, and boosting self-confidence.

Drawing from his latest book, Grappling: Leaders Striving to Improve, Bob illustrates how even high-performing leaders can unlock new levels of effectiveness. 

Discover why leadership is as much about introspection and mental resilience as it is about technical skill. 

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, this episode offers invaluable strategies to elevate your leadership game. 

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Bob Kaplan, Kaplan Devries
Posted: January 27, 2025

Monday Morning Run Time: 46:10 
Episode: 13.33

Pick up a signed copy of All You Can Eat Business Wisdom for yourself

Fun, well organized, and brimming with useful information, this is a book that some will want to read cover-to-cover and others will treat as a reference book to look up subjects as needed; either way, it’s a delight. 

— Kirkus Reviews

Direct download: MMR012725.mp3
Category:Authors and Experts -- posted at: 7:09pm MST

Mike Frick never intended to get into the business of selling specialized construction equipment, including rock screens, bedding boxes, and concrete washout tubs.

But what started as a side hustle and a way to help his son earn extra cash while in college has turned into a thriving business with a large and diverse nationwide customer base, including construction sites, farms, quarries, mines, and the US military.

Bear Iron Works, headquartered in Grand Junction, Colorado, features made-in-America products and embodies all-American values.

A commitment to innovation is at the heart of Bear Iron Works’ success. Mike’s background in construction, ranching, and mining has shaped the company's product development. He combines practical experience with creative problem-solving to design equipment tailored to the needs of his clients.

Mike’s entrepreneurial journey is a reminder that successful business owners come in all varieties and serve many less-than-glamorous markets. But the keys to success remain consistent.

  • Focus on quality

  • Innovate continuously

  • Be resilient in the face of setbacks

  • Communicate and collaborate

  • Plan for growth

Bear Iron Works is poised for a bright future. With plans to expand its product line and reach new markets, the company is leveraging its reputation for quality and innovation to solidify its position in the industry.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Mike Frick, Bear Iron Works
Posted: January 20, 2025

Monday Morning Run Time: 35:46
Episode: 13.32

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Direct download: MMR012025.mp3
Category:Successful Entrepreneurs -- posted at: 5:40pm MST

You don’t have to be an author or would-be author to profit from the reputation-building insights our guest, W. Terry Whalin, shares on this week’s episode.

Among executives in the book publishing industry, Terry is a rock star.

He alone has written more than 60 mainstream books, including a popular biography of Billy Graham

Among Terry’s most popular books is 10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed.

Currently, Terry serves as acquisitions editor for Morgan James Publishing — a hybrid book publishing house — signing business owners and entrepreneurs as authors and coaching them. Founded in 2003, Morgan James became the first publisher to blend the strength, credibility, and distribution of traditional publishing with the flexibility, author involvement, and time to market of self-publishing.

When it comes to the publishing industry, Terry has seen it all.

This week, he shares the naked truths — good and bad — that all would-be authors must know before they sit down at their keyboards in pursuit of publishing profits and glory.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: W. Terry Whalin, Morgan James Publishing
Posted: January 13, 2025
Monday Morning Run Time: 48:21
Episode: 13.31

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Schedule your free 30-minute reputation consultation with Monday Morning Radio founding host Dean Rotbart. https://tinyurl.com/ReputationToolChest

Direct download: MMR011325.mp3
Category:Authors and Experts -- posted at: 6:32pm MST

Many owners and entrepreneurs complain that overseeing their companies is like running a zoo.

That’s good news, says Terry Rich, who led the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines from a $600,000 deficit to profitability. His keys to success centered on rethinking the visitor experience and introducing innovative events that attracted fresh customers.

Building on his strong entrepreneurial background, Terry subsequently served as CEO of the Iowa Lottery, president of the North American Lottery Association, and a Powerball board member.

Terry is the author of two blockbuster books: The $80 Billion Gamble and Dare to Dream, Dare to Act.  He is also an in-demand international keynote speaker.

This week, Terry regales co-hosts Dean and Maxwell Rotbart with actionable business insights and colorful anecdotes, including recognizing the undiscovered value in elephant poop and how he cracked the largest lottery fraud in US history.

[See Terry’s appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson]

Photo: Terry Rich, Rick Keynote
Posted: January 6, 2025
Monday Morning Run Time: 51:53
Episode: 13.30

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Direct download: MMR010625.mp3
Category:Authors and Experts -- posted at: 2:10pm MST

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