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Ep47 Andy Chapman, Signworks

Meet Andy Chapman, President & CEO of Signworks. Signworks is a multidisciplinary group of designers, brand managers, strategists, craftsmen, fabricators, and construction managers with expertise in graphic design, interior design, building design, urban wayfinding, marketing, industrial design, and art with a common focus on developing visual communication for the built environment. We offer our expertise at many different levels to various clients. We work with project owners, developers, cities, businesses, universities, architects, engineers, facilities directors, and everyone in between.
Signworks has an entrepreneurial spirit. We love a challenge, and we have a passion for great craftsmanship. We combine those attributes with organized, professional project management to deliver world-class projects and a great customer experience for our clients. From the smallest, most detailed piece to large, multi-story structures, Signworks designs and builds high-fit and finish architectural products and signage for a wide variety of venues. Every project is different, but what they all have in common is the sophistication of the design and the industry’s highest standard of quality. You can find more information about Andy on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/indyandychapman/ or on his company website  https://signworksthinks.com
 
Finally, Andy recommended one book  Wild at Heart: John Eldredge https://amzn.to/47XtqFx 
 

Ep46 Karen Alter, Borshoff

As CEO, Karen Alter leads Borshoff and oversees the agency’s strategic direction, sales and marketing, management and operations, talent development and recruitment and other key initiatives. Prior to her current role and for two decades, Karen provided strategic and senior-level counsel on advertising, branding and marketing campaigns for the agency’s largest clients. As an agency leader, she helped expand Borshoff’s advertising business unit, which now represents 75% of the agency’s workforce and total revenue.    
She received a bachelor’s degree from Butler University (1985) and a master’s degree from Indiana University. She and her husband, Dick, have one son, Matthew, and a collie, named Maddie. 
To get in touch with Karen, visit Borshoff’s website or her LinkedIn profile.
Karen recommended the book Fans First by JesseCole https://amzn.to/3GkugA9 
 

Ep45 John Ryan Ortho Indy

John Ryan serves as Chief Executive Officer of OrthoIndy, the largest provider of orthopedic care in the State of Indiana. Ryan’s focus has been on strategic initiatives to protect and grow OrthoIndy and other like-minded private orthopedic practices across the state and the nation. Prior to OrthoIndy, Ryan served as a healthcare attorney at Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C., where he ascended to be the firm’s CEO and led its national growth strategy and ultimately grew the practice to become the largest healthcare-focused law firm in the country.
You can find more information about John here
OI Exec Team: https://www.orthoindy.com/executive-team
John’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpr-hallrender

Ep44 Doug Allgood BlackInk IT

Doug is the president and owner of Black Ink IT. At Blackink IT, we see each employee as a leader and collectively work to live to our core values of Humanity, Excellence, and Ingenuity. We want to keep a culture that cares about our employees, clients, and the community in the delivery of managed technology and cybersecurity services.
You can get more information about Doug on  LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/dougallgood or Blackink IT email dallgood@blackinkit.com 
Some books Doug recommends include
Leadership & Self Deception by Arbinger Institute https://amzn.to/3SNq0kl 
Radical Candor by Kim Scott https://amzn.to/49KzmmU 
Traction by Gino Wickman https://amzn.to/47t1JEz 

Ep43 Jennifer Denney Elevated Marketing Solutions

Jennifer Denney brings a robust 17-year tenure in digital marketing, fueled by a fervent passion for the field. She started Elevated Marketing Solutions nearly 7 years ago.  She and her team are very data-centric in their approach to digital marketing while maintaining a creative aspect. They excel in dissecting complex data from a multitude of online sources and wielding a variety of analytical tools to inform every strategic move. Their decisions are invariably underpinned by solid data, embodying their conviction in digital marketing's unparalleled capacity for growth. Jennifer is distinguished by her resilience in the face of new challenges, approaching the untried with steadfast determination. Her insatiable thirst for knowledge is sated through diligent self-education—perusing the latest articles, attending key conferences, and maintaining a strong connection with a network of marketing mavens. Her adaptability and commitment to continuous learning stand as testaments to her dynamic expertise in the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing.
 
You can find all of Elevated Marketing Solutions' social media channels at https://elevatedmarketing.solutions/
But googling Jennifer Denney (because she knows how to market) will find her wherever you are. She is active on LinkedIn and Facebook. 
 
Jennifer has a specific book recommendation Start With Why by Simon Sinek https://amzn.to/3SK3CrU  

Ep42 Jill Lehman High Frequency Arts

Our guest is Jill Lehman, Founder High Frequency Arts.
High Frequency Arts is a women-owned and operated business on a mission to create meaningful experiences that engage people and environments using art and creative displays.
They are a one-stop shop for all things artwork. An art gallery, art consultation, art print, installation, framing, and project management firm.  
High Frequency Arts is located in Fishers at the Hub & Spoke Design Center where they also curate quarterly artists exhibitions and open houses.
You can find informtion about High Frequency Arts on the internet www.highfrequencyarts.com
Or you can search IG and LinkedIn for High Frequency Arts
A couple of Book recommendations from Jill are 
Yes You Can Do it, by Claudia Reuter https://amzn.to/3SvXq6H 
What the Heck is EOS by Gino Wickman & Tom Bouwer https://amzn.to/3MwO6vt 

Ep41 Jared Juett 1909 Digital

Jarred Juett is the CEO of 1909 DIGITAL, a digital marketing agency focused on building better marketing programs for organizations of all sizes, with a focus on catapulting non-profits into the 21st century. He also owns Paradigm Games, a local hobby retailer in Indianapolis specializing in collectible card games and community organizing. 
We're active on Facebook, but our website 1909digital.com is the best place to reach us or to get more information about what we do day in and day out. Rather than reading books, Jarred recommends asking your friends about what they are learning and what they are excited about, constantly. I hate marketing books. I hate sales books. I hate self-help books. Get out there and DO and LEARN and LISTEN to those who are already successful.
You can connect to Jarred on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarredjuett/ 

Ep40 Paul Swartz Hoosier Shooting Academy

Paul is approaching 20 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and 2018 state champion level. Paul has trained at least 30 plus players in the NBA, hundreds of collegiate players, and thousands of high school players. He has spoken at multiple coaching clinics for international coaches and hosted clinics for professional players and coaches. Outside of basketball he most values his wife Katrina and three kids. 
You can learn more about Paul at hoosiershooting.com 
You can follow him on Instagram: @HoosierShootingAcademy
And you can connect to Paul on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachpaulswartz/ 
A book Paul recommends The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing https://amzn.to/3MjIgOg 
 

Ep39 Ryan Henry InspireSmall Biz

Ryan Henry is the Idea Guy and Co-founder of INSPIREsmall.biz Ryan grew-up in Northwest Indiana and has lived in Indianapolis since 2010. Ryan joined the Indianapolis East Rotary Club in 2018 and was recently elected to serve as District Governor for the 2025-26 Rotary year
 
You can connect with Ryan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinideaguy/ 
You can find more information about Ryan at http://www.INSPIREsmall.biz 
 
Some books Ryan recommends
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie https://amzn.to/45ZBeVz 
Who Moved My Cheese by Dr Spencer Johnson https://amzn.to/3u0Q298 
Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles https://amzn.to/3MlNY1O 
 

Ep38 Doug Karr DK New Media

Douglas Karr is the founder of Martech Zone at https://martech.zone and DK New Media, his company. He’s a fractional CMO, splitting his marketing leadership experience between a few key clients.
You can connect on LinkedIn with Doug https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaskarr/