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Strictly Business Archive Season One

Strictly Business Episode 11: Stephen Toups

Few sectors are experiencing as much change as heavy industry and industrial construction. Digital transformation, AI, offsite modularization, navigating renewable energy, just to name a...

Strictly Business Episode 10: Jeff Koonce

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs in Louisiana Given the current economic climate, what strategies might CEOs and executives consider prioritizing to...

Strictly Business Episode 9: Craig Greene

What key principles of leadership are essential when navigating a crisis situation? How do you manage the stress and emotional toll that comes with leading...

Strictly Business Episode 8: Mike Polito

What are the secrets to cultivating an engaged workforce? How do you maintain culture and core values in times of growth? And what are...

Strictly Business Episode 7: Chris Meyer

What are the biggest surprises Baton Rouge Area Foundation President Chris Meyer discovered when he took the helm of the organization 18 months ago?...

Strictly Business Episode 6: Norisha Glover

What are the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur? How do you secure sufficient capital in the start-up phase? And what’s the secret...

Strictly Business Episode 5: Scott Woodward

Why does LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward view his management style as more executive producer and less CEO? What’s the No. 1 trait he...

Strictly Business Episode 4: Tim Barfield

How do you ensure your company thrives in an era of continual disruption? CSRS Principal and President Tim Barfield says there is no “secret sauce,”...

Strictly Business Episode 3: Chuck Spicer

How did Our Lady of the Lake Health’s new market president approach his new leadership role in a century-old institution? As Chuck Spicer puts it:...

Strictly Business Episode 2: Josh Descant

How do you give an 87-year-old iconic brand a new name without some of your 63,000 Louisiana customers thinking you’re now owned by some...

Strictly Business Episode 1: Mike Wampold

How did a Baton Rouge developer known for redefining the Baton Rouge landscape spot  opportunities and calculate risks for investment? Mike Wampold shares the...