Success begins with the people who drive it. In this episode of The Success Showcase, Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski dive into the art of workforce development with organizational psychology expert Joel Schwan. Discover how small and midsize businesses can build loyal, high-performing teams by aligning goals, skills, and company culture. Schwan shares practical insights on workforce audits, leadership development, and creating learning opportunities that inspire growth and retention. You’ll learn why engaged employees are your most valuable investment—and how the way you communicate, onboard, and develop your team determines long-term success. This conversation is packed with actionable strategies to help you strengthen your culture, empower your workforce, and plan smarter for 2026.

Listen now at exvadio.com or on your favorite podcast app—and make every team member a catalyst for success.

Success in business starts with connection. In this episode of The Success Showcase, host Eric Lopkin welcomes Jessica Gruber, COO of Success Champion Networking, to uncover the real power of building relationships that fuel growth. They break down what networking truly means, why so many professionals get it wrong, and how to create partnerships that expand your influence and opportunities. From turning contacts into champions to leveraging online communities for global reach, this conversation delivers practical strategies anyone can use to grow their business and personal brand. Discover how giving first, standing out authentically, and networking with purpose can transform your success.

Listen to The Success Showcase on exvadio.com or your favorite podcast app. Learn how to build the relationships that drive results—and make this your best week ever.

This week on The Success Showcase, Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski welcome Meghan Blanchette, founder of Fiercely Meghan, for a powerful conversation about recovery, resilience, and rediscovering purpose. Megan shares her inspiring journey from addiction to leadership—showing how accountability, self-love, and gratitude can transform even the darkest chapters into fuel for growth.

Listeners will learn how to replace blame with ownership, turn fear into love, and create boundaries that protect progress. Megan’s story proves that success isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence, compassion, and the courage to keep showing up. Whether you’re rebuilding your business, your mindset, or your confidence, this episode gives you tools to start where you are and move forward with strength and grace.

Listen to The Success Showcase at exvadio.com or your favorite podcast app, and take the next step toward a more purposeful, powerful life.

Most people chase quick fixes and instant results. The most successful people do something different: they focus deeply. In this episode of The Success Showcase, hosts Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski explore the power of deep work and why mastering it has become a rare and valuable skill in today’s distracted world. Discover how turning off the noise, sharpening your focus, and dedicating uninterrupted time to important tasks can transform your business, career, and life. From Bill Gates’ “think weeks” to Warren Buffett’s reading retreats, learn how the world’s top performers use deep work as their ultimate strategic advantage, and how you can too.

Are you ready to stop making excuses and start creating results? In this powerful episode of The Success Showcase, Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski dive deep into the life-changing principle of taking ownership. From the stories of Navy SEAL leaders to lessons from the boardroom, you’ll discover how accountability builds trust, fuels growth, and unlocks opportunities you didn’t think were possible. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or working toward personal goals, the path to success starts with one decision: to take full responsibility for your actions and outcomes. Listen now and learn how to shift from victimhood to victory and make the person in the mirror your greatest ally.

In this episode, we dive deep into the science and practice of building lasting habits. From morning routines to personal fitness, we reveal how habits free up mental energy, fuel consistency, and help you achieve your biggest goals. You’ll learn why habits matter, how to start small with “two-minute actions,” and how to reinforce them with cues, anchors, and rewards.

We also explore habit stacking, a powerful strategy that links new routines to existing ones, making it easier to stay consistent. You’ll hear real stories of transformation—how daily choices turned into long-term results—and get practical strategies to keep your motivation high, avoid burnout, and build momentum.

If you’re ready to create habits that stick and drive real change in your life, this episode will show you exactly how to start—and keep going.

Success is not one-size-fits-all. In this episode, we dive deep into how you define success on your own terms. From uncovering your core values to crafting a personal success statement, we share practical tools like journaling, visualization, and the Wheel of Life to help you clarify what matters most. You’ll learn why success changes over time, how role models can inspire growth, and why balance across career, family, health, and relationships is key. This conversation will challenge you to look inward, get clear, and build a definition of success that truly excites you.

In this episode of Success Showcase, Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski dive into the ultimate key to progress: taking action. Ideas and intentions are powerful, but without execution they remain nothing more than dreams. Together, they uncover why so many people get stuck in analysis paralysis, how fear of failure and the pursuit of perfection hold you back, and what it really takes to break free.

From Agile thinking to real-world stories of innovation and resilience, this conversation proves that momentum begins the moment you move. Discover how to execute with precision, adapt when plans meet reality, and use setbacks as stepping stones toward greater success. Whether you are building a business, leading a team, or chasing personal goals, this episode will inspire you to stop waiting and start doing.

Your success story begins with one decision: take action today.

Get ready for a powerhouse conversation on this week’s Success Showcase! We sit down with AI strategist and entrepreneur Linda Albright, founder of Albright AI Agency, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping business and life as we know it. From the early days of dot-com to the breakthroughs of Web 3.0, Linda has been ahead of every wave of innovation. Now, she’s guiding entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries to harness AI not just as a tool, but as a partner in creativity, strategy, and growth. In this episode, we dive into:

• The human side of AI—why tech + soul is the winning formula
• How AI can take the grunt work off your plate so you can focus on creativity and strategy
• Practical ways to start using AI in your business today
• Why the future isn’t about AI replacing us, but about amplifying what makes us uniquely human

It’s insightful, practical, and inspiring—whether you’re curious, cautious, or already deep into AI, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

In this inspiring episode of Success Showcase, hosts Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski welcome author, speaker, and cancer survivor Shaun Elizabeth George, whose journey from rare cancer diagnosis to marathon runner and motivational mentor will move you to your core. Shaun shares how faith, community, and the simple mantra “Pause, Breathe, Pray” helped her overcome fear, depression, and adversity—and how she now uses her story to uplift others facing cancer, mental health challenges, or everyday overwhelm. From writing books to running international marathons, Shaun proves that purpose can be born from pain—and that joy is possible even in life’s toughest moments. If you’re searching for strength, this conversation will help you find it from the inside out.

In this powerful episode of the Success Showcase, hosts Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski welcome special guest Chelsea Thomas, founder of the nonprofit Family in Flight. Chelsea opens up about the often-overlooked challenge of geo-baching—when military spouses and families live apart due to duty assignments—and how it impacts everything from parenting and home maintenance to emotional well-being and communication.

With humor, heart, and honesty, Chelsea shares her personal experience as a geo-baching mom of four, the inspiration behind her nonprofit, and the practical tools she and her husband use—like the brilliant “vent container” technique—to stay connected despite the distance. She also explains how Family in Flight is filling a vital gap with travel grants, support groups, and emotional resources for military families—and why this issue extends beyond the armed forces into modern American life.

Whether you're in the military, balancing a long-distance relationship, or just looking for tools to handle stress and strengthen communication, this episode offers insight, empathy, and inspiration.

Coach Eric Lopkin and guest Katherine McMahon discuss the power of communications and making emotional connections.

Coaches Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski discuss the benefits of life long learning

Coaches Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski discuss finding your true purpose and the benefits that brings

Coaches Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski discuss building processes to simplify your life

Coaches Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski discuss how to market effectively without breaking the bank

Coaches Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski discuss beating limiting beliefs

Coaches Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski discuss communications, sales, and establishing credibility with Dr. Steven Greene

Coaches Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski discuss communications, understanding, and connection with coach Yarona Boster

Coaches Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski discuss the ipower of resilience, how to build it, and how to implement it when obstacles hit.