Sage Against the Machine

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6 episodes

1 week ago

This week, Joe sits down with Christine Reyes to unpack one of the most misunderstood roles in business. If the visionary paints the mural, the integrator builds the scaffolding and gets it finished; on time, on purpose. They dive into what a fractional integrator really does, how to handle tough issues with courage and grace, and why awareness is only 10% while practice is mastery. If you’re a founder hitting the ceiling or an operator learning to lead, this episode shows how to turn vision ...

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Episodes (6/6)

Sage Against the Machine

06 - Ignition & Momentum: Turning Vision into Velocity

1 week ago

32 minutes

Sage Against the Machine

05 - Vision in a Bag: How Cedar Valley went national by saying "No."

Ameen Fadel started Cedar Valley with $3,000 and a bottle of his mom’s legendary fattoush dressing. What began as a side hustle in high school has since evolved into a fast-growing national brand; and not by accident. In this episode, Joe and Ameen dive into the mindset shifts, family dynamics, and gut-check moments that led to Cedar Valley’s pivot from salad dressings to pita chip dominance. They explore what it means to scale with focus, why comparison is the thief of joy, and how Ame...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Sage Against the Machine

04 - Fuel for the Climb: How Energy, Empathy, and Pilates Power a Business

In this powerful episode of Sage Against the Machine, Joe sits down with Dale, co-owner of two Club Pilates studios in Windsor Ontario, for a deep dive into the mental and emotional terrain of entrepreneurship. They explore how Dale protects his energy as a hyper-vigilant leader, how his partnership with his wife Sarah evolved through growing their business, and how they’ve created a judgment-free space that’s transforming lives; one class at a time. From personal health wake-up calls to team...

2 months ago

35 minutes

Sage Against the Machine

03 - Legacy on the Side of the Road: From Fruit Stands to Leadership Wisdom

In this grounded episode of Sage Against the Machine, Joe reconnects with longtime friend and AlphaKOR president Frank Abbruzzese. What begins as a chat about Frank’s new book, Building Legacies, turns into a reflective journey across decades of leadership, humility, and human connection. Frank shares how a childhood on a roadside fruit stand shaped his views on service, how over a decade of blogging pushed him out of his comfort zone, and why letting go is one of the greatest acts of trust a...

3 months ago

32 minutes

Sage Against the Machine

02 - Plan "C" Is the Master Plan

In this heartfelt conversation with Amanda Gellman (a lifelong community builder, nonprofit leader, and passionate advocate for the arts), Joe explores what it really means to serve. They dig into Amanda’s journey from Newfoundland to Windsor, and the winding path that led her to revitalize a downtown film center in Windsor, ON. From mental health to human trafficking, from economic revitalization to art as activism, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the best outcomes come from the pl...

4 months ago

30 minutes

Sage Against the Machine

01 - Profit Isn’t a Luxury... It’s a System

Most people think of accountants as necessary evils; cold calculators of taxes owed and deductions missed. But in this episode of Sage Against the Machine, Joe sits down with financial coach and accountant Moe Mustapha to blow up that stereotype. They explore what it means to create a judgment-free space around money, why most business owners are operating on emotional autopilot, and how the Profit First system can transform not only your books, but your mindset. Whether you’re running a mult...

4 months ago

33 minutes