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Business Edge

Alpha Kappa Psi
Ironman Triathlon
Wealth Management
Career Path and Engineering
Networking and Connections
Shady Rays
Leadership
Retirement Identity
Leadership and Adaptability
Entrepreneurship
Philanthropy

This podcast is dedicated to young professionals seeking career development and advice. Each week, new guests will walk through their personal and professional experiences to give you an edge in the marketplace.

PublishesDailyEpisodes82Founded7 years ago
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In this episode of Business Edge, Chrissy Vasquez sits down with Chris Ratterman, CEO of Shady Rays, to discuss values-driven leadership, entrepreneurship, and what it means to do business the right way. Chris shares how gratitude, customer service, ... more

What do triathlon training and career transformation have in common? A lot more than you'd think. In this episode recorded live at Alpha Kappa Psi’s 62nd Convention, John Werner joins host Chrissy Vasquez for a thoughtful conversation on embracing ch... more

In this episode of the Business Edge podcast, special guest Jennifer Kuhn speaks about her experience taking over her family’s business with her brother during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses topics such as her values (both as an individual and ... more

In this episode of the Business Edge podcast, we’re touching back in with a guest from a former season of the podcast! Special guest Jennifer Raiford, featured in season 4 episode 4 titled “Cyber Security in a Digital World,” is back to discuss how h... more

In this episode of the Business Edge podcast, special guest Richard McVay discusses his career path and how he started Dart'em Up, his small family business. He discusses his values of giving back to the community and explains exactly how he does thi... more

In this episode of the Business Edge podcast, special guest Tyler Werland discusses his career path and how he ended up at Southwest Airlines. He also speaks to how COVID impacted the travel industry, and he gives his best advice for your future trav... more

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Mike is the CEO of Forbes Medi... more

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Victor is a Corporate Trainer ... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Ratterman
CEO of Shady Rays Sunglasses
Shady Rays
Episode: Shady Rays, Clear Values: Leadership Lessons with Chris Ratterman
John Werner
Wealth management professional who completed an Ironman triathlon
Wealth Management / Ironman participant
Episode: Ironman Insights: What Triathlon Taught Me About Leadership

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Shady Rays, Clear Values: Leadership Lessons with Chris Ratterman
Q: Tell us about a time your values were challenged and how you handled it.
When a new lens launch arrived with distortion issues, we chose not to sell the product and instead absorbed the loss to uphold do-the-right-thing values and protect customer trust.
Shady Rays, Clear Values: Leadership Lessons with Chris Ratterman
Q: Can you share a time when you faced a difficult customer service decision and how it shaped your approach?
We faced scenarios where we chose to reimburse or replace despite not being fully responsible, prioritizing customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty over short-term costs.
Shady Rays, Clear Values: Leadership Lessons with Chris Ratterman
Q: What was it like hiring your first employee and letting go of some control as you grew?
The first hire was a trusted family friend who became a core team member; growth required learning to delegate and trust others while preserving the brand DNA, balancing ownership with collaboration.
Shady Rays, Clear Values: Leadership Lessons with Chris Ratterman
Q: Tell us about gratitude and how you recognize it inside the company and in daily life.
Gratitude is crucial for building respect, relationships, and empathy; it should be practiced with intentional focus rather than formalized systems, and it supports a collaborative, purpose-driven culture.
Ironman Insights: What Triathlon Taught Me About Leadership
Q: Can you share a moment when your values were challenged at work and how you handled it?
I had to let a previously trusted team member go due to a policy violation, aligning with corporate policy despite personal feelings, and handling it with professionalism and empathy while prioritizing the organization's needs.

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