What happens when you infuse nearly a century of retail tradition with bold, people-first decisions?

Shawn and Sarah sit down with Randi Schachter, the dynamic fourth-generation family leader and Chief Marketing Officer of BILTRITE Furniture. Known as the vibrant face of the brand and a powerful presence in Wisconsin retail, Randi shares how tradition, adaptability, and values-driven leadership keep the 98-year-old business thriving.

From bold scheduling changes that prioritize employee well-being to community partnerships that extend far beyond transactions, Randi brings the real talk on what it takes to lead with heart in a fast-paced world. She reflects on family dynamics, shares why the showroom experience still matters, and offers insights into raising the next generation of leaders with resilience and purpose.

Whether you're in a family business or corporate structure, Randi's story challenges all of us to keep it human and lead like we mean it.

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Key Takeaways:

• Family values shape business decisions, not the other way.
• Leadership is built on flexibility, not perfection.
• Customer connection thrives through real, in-person experience.
• Giving back isn't strategy, it's culture in action.
• Rest fuels results: five-day retail week works.

What does it take to truly "do life together" at work?

Shawn and Sarah sit down with Amber Karabegovic, Manager of Evans Experience at Evans Transportation, to explore how intentionality, empathy, and structure drive people-first culture.

Amber shares how her team turns core values into living language, empowers culture captains across office locations, and keeps remote employees engaged and connected. From walking pods to laminated vision statements, Amber brings both strategic and heartfelt ideas to the table.

If you're ready to move beyond surface-level engagement and create culture with pulse, fuel, fire, and foundation, this conversation is your roadmap.

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Key Takeaways:

• Culture thrives through intentional actions, not passive traditions.
• Leadership presence is a core expectation at Evans.
• Culture captains amplify engagement and shared ownership.
• Core values become real through actionable language.
• Remote inclusion requires fresh, human-centered solutions.

What if the key to leading across 850+ locations isn't control, but clarity?

Shawn and AJ sit down with Kurt Gengenbacher of ATI Physical Therapy to unpack how values, leadership, and alignment come to life inside a sprawling, people-first organization. Kurt brings a unique blend of physical therapy roots and leadership development expertise, revealing how ATI empowers local autonomy while staying anchored in consistent values like trust, collaboration, and innovation.

From rolling out new values across 900 leaders, to redefining strategic planning through the lens of polarity management, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for anyone looking to scale culture without losing soul. If you're wrestling with how to support leaders, create alignment, and drive development at scale, without burning people out, this conversation is for you.

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Key Takeaways:

• Autonomy thrives when paired with clear expectations
• Values need behavioral definitions to stick
• Polarities require managing, not solving
• Strategic goals must guide daily decisions
• Trust builds through consistent communication