What does it take to successfully build a business from your kitchen table? Global Leadership Academy SW scholars interview Steve Lang, CEO of Mon Cheri Bridals, and receive valuable gems of wisdom from a “graduate of the school of hard knocks.” Steve encourages the co-hosts that as long as they believe in themselves and never give up they can achieve their dreams. Followed by Tacony Academy Charter School students interview Joe Hand Jr., President of Joe Hand Promotions, and hear the importance of passion, commitment and dedication. What traits can lead to success in any business?

Students from Hopeworks interview with Ross Born, retired CEO of Born Industries and learn how they are their own brand and everything they do and the choices they make can impact their brand and future success. Followed by Imhotep Institute Charter High school students interview with Rick Skidmore, CEO of Timberlane Shutters and hear how he prioritizes being responsible and taking care of people to grow successful in business. 

How do you find success in business? The interns from YearUp United interviewed Todd Sager, CEO of AWE Tuning and Denny Howell, President of Howell Engineering, Surveying and Environmental and gained wisdom of starting a business with a focus on people, passion, and making a profit. 

 How do you survive adolescence and early adulthood working to impress a domineering parent? Students from KIPP Academy Charter School interview Jeff Westphal, Founder of MeaningSphere and hear how resilience and a personal commitment to work for things you really care about leads to success. Followed by - What does history have to do with business? Students from Legends Charter School interview Jake Leone, President and CEO of Corporate Interiors, and hear how paying attention to history helps business leaders look to the future, and how these principles can be applied in many areas of our lives. 

 Do wanting to win and learning to take losses help you succeed in life? Williamson College of the Trades students interview Ron Scheese, President and CEO of Andesa Services and John Blaskovich, President and CEO of MedEast Post-Op and Surgical, Inc., and hear stories of learning from losses and maintaining a winning attitude in order to find success in life and business. 

 If you don’t make a mistake, it means you’re not trying - Chris Heffernan: Can you truly understand success if you've never experienced failure? Methacton High School students interview Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd, and hear that the rearview mirror is a lot smaller than the windshield for a reason. Followed by: how can learning from your mistakes and learning to pivot make positive change? Listen as students from Aspira-CYBER Charter School interview Kurt Koloseike, President and CEO of S. Walter Packaging and learn about leading with humility, staying engaged with your team, and learning to pivot when making decisions in order to make change.

What are keys to a successful career? Passion and resilience. Students from Global Leadership Academy Southwest and Manassas Park High School interview Larry Bendesky, Managing Shareholder of Salz Mongeluzzi Bendesky and Kevin Wolfgang, President of Evergreen Apartment Group about finding a career that you are passionate about and resilience in the face of adversity.

Does knowing the next move to make in business really matter? Students from Hopeworks interview Guido Gallicchio, Chairman and President of Thayer Distribution and Bobby Ritterbeck, Founder and President of Best Egg and hear their stories of how their curiosity and ability to have foresight helps them stay one step ahead in business and life. 

 "Does hard work really pay off?" Students from Academies at Roxborough High School interview John Ferretti, CEO of Codi Worldwide and hear his stories of working at a very young age and the work ethic developed during his youth, that led to his future success in business. Also, Who would have guessed that the CEO of the 6th largest transit agency in the U.S. never took a transportation class in school?!? Norristown Area High School students interview Leslie Richards, CEO and General Manager of Southeastern Pennsylvani

What does being flexible have to do with understanding your own biases? Students from Imhotep Institute Charter High School interview Phil Jauragie, Founder of Mandulac Strategies, LLC and retired CEO of Sabre Systems, and hear how understanding your own biases and being aware of others' biases can help you navigate challenging situations and conversations.What's the difference between failing and losing? Everyone fails, but real leaders will always find a different way to achieve their goal. Students from Community Academy of Philadelphia interview Alan Giannone, CEO of Village Catering, and hear why quitting is not in Alan's vocabulary and shouldn't be in theirs either. 

"You don't have to be the wealthiest, just be happy with what you do." - Tony S. Williamson College of the Trades students meet with Tony Santora, President of A & E Constuction Co., and Neha Arnold CEO of Sedna Consulting Group to discuss the true colors of running a successful business.

Does having people skills and a strong network really matter in business? Students from Hopeworks interview John Rizzo, CEO of InductEV and Charles Bernard, CEO of Eagle Metals, and hear how their people skills, intuition and network have contributed to their success. 

Does being willing to get your hands dirty really make a difference? Hopeworks students interview Ryan Barber, Sr. Vice President of RW Dake Construction, Bob Peppelman, CEO of RJP Consulting Group, and hear stories and advice of how being willing to do the dirty work and persevering through challenges has led to theirsuccess in business. 

 Imhotep students interview Jeff Reimel, President at Reimel Machine and Glenn Bostock, CEO of Snapcab and hear how mindset, self awareness & humility can help you overcome adversity and help you lead others. You cannot force someone to so something they don't want to do. You have to nurture their strengths and let them work into what they like to get the best out of that person. 

How can outworking others lead to success? Students from IDAAY interview Leigh Ehrlich CFO of Main Line Systems Health and John Rapchinski, Principal of Maximus Partners, and hear how being willing to do the work that others don't, and seeking out mentors to guide you, can help lead you to success. 

 How can mentors make a difference in your life? Students from HOPEWORKS interview Mike Precopio, CEO of Summers Laboratories and Dan Rhoton, CEO of HOPEWORKS and hear their real life experiences with having a mentor and being a mentor to others. 

 IMHOTEP students interview Chris Cera, coFounder of Arcweb Technologies & Keith Bethel, coFounder of Bethelmorris - Triple B Hospitality and hear how chess helped Keith to focus on his next three moves and how believing in yourself is the only way to start and lead a successful business.

 IMHOTEP students interview Chekemma Fulmore Townsend, President of Hamilton Family Charitable Trust & John Blaskovich, CEO of MedEast Post Op & Surgical and hear how being on a journey to self discovery and making good choices led to their success. 

Michele Bolos of NT Concepts looks for 4 qualities when hiring employees HEAT...honesty - E, empathy -A, accountability - T, trust. Ian Kramer of Schorn Construction Co. Inc. talks about high standards in his personal life and in the business. Being able to multitask and prioritize are essential in his leadership role. 

 Roxborough High School students interview Conrad Oakey, CEO of NovaTech Automation and hear how a Chemistry major and comic book artist took the leap to CEO his family business. St. Malachy students interview Rob Lail of LiteMovers to hear how a moving business was born from a boat purchase. Directions change and he encourages students to look at opportunities in the directional changes that life brings you.

Franklin Towne students hear about the growth mindset and how it's important to take a step back to understand the challenges ahead from GZA Principal Ernie Hanna and Brian Watterson, Founder & CEO of Network Connections.

Souderton Area High School students interview Larry Stuardi, CEO of MRA Group & Lewis Sharps MD, Founder of Positive Physicians Insurance Co and hear how important it is to make and nurture relationships in life and in business.

Tacony Academy students get to hear from Bob Kreamer, CEO of Indian Valley and the new Wissahickon Valley Boys and Girls Club & Donald Bird, Managing Principal/CEO of Bird Brand Enterprises and learn how they balance self-reliance, competing with yourself, and teamwork to be the leaders that they are. Setting examples, in those areas, for their team so their team will do the same. 

 Listen to our guests, Ned Moore, CEO of Clutch & Todd Sager, President of AWE  think outside of the box to get their team motivated to have meaning and fulfillment in their job. Motivated and happy employee leads to results for the company.

Ron Scheese, CEO of Andesa Services & Joe Crandall, CEO of Greencastle Consulting talk about how the "Only Way Out is Through". It take perseverance and faith to make it as a CEO and leader. Listen as the mentor the youth to build those skills now so doors will open for them later on in their lives.

Young adults from Hopeworks interview Roman Sharf, Founder & CEO of Luxury Bazaar & Brent Saul, Partner of Weldwire and hear how they overcame struggles, believed in themselves and became the business leaders that they are today. 

Students from Sankofa Academy asked; "When you were a first baseman in your youth, how does that relate to your position today?" Chuck Cohen answered, "Don't Drop the Ball!" - Many lesson learned at young ages will develop skills that you will take throughout you whole life. 

When students asked, "What does success look like?" Paul Tramo of Sentinel Process Systems replied, "success is an intersection of passion and hard work." Chris Contini, founder of On Course Systems feels that the best was to do that is by supporting employees in their careers and personal. Employee engagement drives the goals and success of a company. 

What's it take to be a servant leader? Young adults from YearUpDC interview George Bresler, President of GB Collects and Scott Hamberger, President & CEO of Integrus Holdings and learn how hustle-ability, integrity and intellectual curiosity will take you far.

D.C.I.  students get insight from top leaders, Curtis Schehr of DCS Corporation & Craig Carra of MOBILion Systems, on how to do your best and be accountable. If you do that, the other stuff will fall into place. 

 Executive Education Academy Charter students interview Rob Coldwell, President at Rentwell and Joe Hurwitz, President and CEO of Ace Designs, and hear how these two business leaders overcame adversity, surpassed their goals and stay in a positive mindset. 

Manassas Park High School students interview Evan Brandoff,Vice President of Sales & Strategy, Brand Solutions of TeamSnap & Michael McHale, CEO of PSA Systems and hear about innovation, teamwork and how to show up and focus on what's in your control. 

What's it take to be a servant leader? Williamson College of Trades students interview Michael Hersh, CEO of BrandPoint Services & Paul Chantler, CEO of Sovereign Properties and hear how hard work can trump skill and when to color outside of the lines.

 Both Angela Wilson of SeKON and Chris Annas of Meridian bank are confident leaders. Confidence does not always come naturally but can be practiced so that over time it will be natural. They encourage students to be determined and hard working to help develop the skills they need in any career choice. 

hris said that he "always says yes when asked to help" and helping young people getting started in their careers is what lights him up. Jeff said that he thinks that "FAIL stands for First Attempt In Learning and that failures can help you see things more clearly." Our CEO guests are always asked about their struggles and their stories but today our students also shared their stories and we were all inspired. 

What does an offensive guard do on the football field? Create opportunities for their team! Our student co-hosts from Norristown Area School District High School got to dig deep into what this has to do with what Robert Keyes does now as the President & CEO at ELITE Salons and Suites and what Marc Albero does now as Vice President & General Manager at PAC Strapping Products. 

What's it take to be a servant leader? Manassas Park High School students interview William Bowie, President of Empower Construction & Shawn McCaney, President & CEO of the William Penn Foundation and hear about why empowering their people and leading them on the way to their best path will always be a win-win.

 What's it take to be a servant leader? DeSales University students interview Guido Gallichio, Chairman & President of Thayer Distribution & Michael Slupecki, President & CEO of Griswold Home Care and hear how these leaders learned early what they want to do and how to put the work in to get there. 

While sharing their journey toward success with students from St. Hubert Catholic School for Girls and Roxborough High School, both Dave Freeman, CEO at QNB Bank and Mike Busia, CFO at Hankin Group encouraged the students to seek out and build relationships with multiple mentors to guide them as they pursue their goals.  

What's it take to become a servant leader? MontcoWorks NOW youth interview Kat Ketter, AVP of Member Experience with Jefferson Health Plans & Steven Katz, Partner at HBI Partners & Founder of Katz Family Charitable Foundation, and hear how being the ultimate optimist and living by the Golden rule can bring success.

 Kevin Wolfgang "knew his role" at an early age on the soccer field and the basketball court. Now his job is to help others understand theirs as the President & CEO of Evergreen Apartment Group. The drive he had in 7th grade to start his own landscaping business is the same drive that motivates him to be the leader he is today. Similarly, the understanding that "someone could be suffering if we did not succeed" that Greg Krug had as a young boy making deliveries on his bike for a local drug store, continues to motivate him to serve others in his role as President at Lampire Biological Labs. 

Legends Charter School and Boys' Latin students interview Scott Gray, Founder & Former CEO of Clincierge & Jim Jurgielewicz, President of Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, and hear how being brave, curious and unafraid to fail can help them achieve their goals.

Hatboro Horsham HS students interview Britt Mazzagatti, President of DLI Commercial & Bud Tyler, VP of EF Precision, and hear how important networking and how to use your network is-you can't do it alone! TEAM-Together Everyone Achieves More.

Our CEO guests, Chris Contini, founder of On Course Systems and Bonnie Chong, President of Anthony & Sylvan Pools share with our students how supporting employees in their careers and personal lives will also help drive the goals and success of a company. Bonnie strives to run a company that benefits  her employees and also the lives of their employees families. Chris was blessed to have some great mentors, and works to pay that back by mentoring people in his business and outside of the business. 

 Inspiring entrepreneurs, Daniel DiOrio, CEO of Thinc Forward & Michael Precopio, CEO of Summer Laboratories speak about their definition of success with students from St. Malachy High School. Students were challenged to: "Explore the things you like and develop a passion. Be the best you can be in what you do." -Dan "Helping other people get what they want will help you get what you want." and "Take advantage of trying new things and to do things in excellence." - Mike

Top CEO's encourage audience to move the younger generation along to keep the legacy of a company alive. Encourages young people to develop an expertise continue their education and take their career serious early on.

Bill Tobia Managing Director LLR PartnersBrad Goldoorco-Founder ;VP of Channel Phenom

Kelly Davenpor tFounder; CEO Friere School Network; Build the Future Education CollaborativeSimran Sidhu EVP of ImpactSpring Point Partners