All Episodes
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Ep59: Protecting Culture As You Grow.
In this episode of Sparking Success, Aaron Opalewski discusses the critical importance of maintaining company culture during growth. He shares insights from his 17 yea...
Ep 58: Navigating the Hiring Landscape
In this episode of Sparking Success, Aaron Opalewski discusses the critical aspects of hiring, emphasizing that candidates from large companies may not always be the b...
Ep 57:Embracing Change: Growth and Evolution in Business
In this episode of Sparking Success, host Aaron Opalewski speaks with Jessica Woodback, co-founder of Thrive Reality. They discuss the journey of building Thrive durin...
Ep 56: Navigating Leadership Transitions
In this episode of Sparking Success, Aaron Opalewski discusses his recent transition to CEO of Spark Companies, reflecting on the emotional aspects of leadership chang...
5,164 Days Working Together.... SparkTalent Names New President
In this special episode of Sparking Success, we dive into a major milestone at Spark Talent Acquisition, Inc.—the promotion of Fletcher Kundtz to President. After 11.5...
Ep:54 The 6 Essential Components of a Successful Recruiting Strategy
In this episode of Sparking Success, Aaron Opalewski discusses the essential components of setting up The 6 Essential Components of a Successful Recruiting Strategy. H...
Ep 53: Conversion and Commitment Ratios
In this episode of Sparking Success, Aaron and EJ break down the power of conversion and commitment ratios in business and recruiting. He explores how these key metric...
Ep:52 Lessons from one of my private investments
SummaryIn this episode of Sparking Success, Aaron Opalewski provides an update on his pizza store investment, discussing the journey of acquiring and expanding the bus...
Ep 51: From Dreams to Reality: My First Commercial Real Estate Deal.
SummaryIn this episode of Sparking Success, Aaron shares his personal journey into real estate, detailing his initial hesitations, the lessons learned from past exper...
EP 50: Navigating the New Year: Challenges and Triumphs
SummaryIn this episode, Aaron and EJ reflect on the start of 2025, discussing Aaron’s recent business transitions, unexpected challenges, and personal experiences. The...
Ep 49: Unlocking the Power of Teamwork
In this episode of Sparking Success, hosts E.J. and Aaron discuss the critical role of teamwork and vertical integration in driving business success. They explore how ...
Ep 48 :The Power of Doing What You Don't Want To Do
In this episode of Sparking Success, Aaron Opalewski discusses the importance of doing things you don't feel like doing as a pathway to personal and professional growt...
Ep 47 Part 2 A remarkable journey in leadership building a company to over 1 Billion in annual revenue
In this conversation, Aaron and Larry Drake explore various aspects of leadership, focusing on evaluating employees, the significance of attitude, and the importance o...
Ep 46 A remarkable journey in leadership building a company to over 1 Billion in annual revenue
In this episode of Sparking Success, host Aaron Opalewski engages in a deep conversation with Larry Drake, former CEO of KUKA Systems North America. They explore Larry...
Ep:45 Finish The Year Strong Summit
In this special episode of Sparking Success, Aaron Opalewski discusses the essential strategies for business growth and leadership. This podcast originally aired as pa...
EP:44 Building a $3M Recruiting Agency and Beyond with Dante Nino
In this episode of Sparking Success, Aaron Opalewski continues his conversation with Dante Nino, focusing on the journey of crossing significant revenue milestones in ...
Ep: 43 Finding Your Niche in the Recruiting Industry: Dante Nino's Journey
In this conversation, Aaron and Dante Nino discuss Dante's journey from being an employee in recruiting to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the niche recruiting s...
Ep 42: Mental toughness is a skill that must be developed
SummaryIn this conversation, Aaron Opalewski, CEO of Spark Companies, shares his insights on mental toughness, emphasizing its importance in personal and professional ...
Ep:41 The stages and phases of business development
SummaryIn this episode of Sparking Success, E.J. Swanson and Aaron Opalewski discuss the stages and phases of business development. They explore the importance of sta...
Finish Strong: How to Maximize Your Momentum Before Year-End
In this episode of Sparking Success, Aaron Opalewski and EJ Swanson discuss the importance of reflection and planning as the year comes to a close. They reflect on re...
Ep:39 The Art of Communication and Innovation within Prototype Manufacturing
In this conversation, Chad Peterson shares his journey through the manufacturing industry, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, mindset, and teamwork. He discusse...
Ep:38
In this episode of Sparking Success, host Aaron Opalewski interviews Bill Kozyra, a fourth-generation leader in the automotive industry. Bill shares his journey from w...
Ep:37 Scrappy Strategies for Business Success with CJ Karchon
In this episode of Sparking Success, Aaron Opalewski interviews CJ Karchon, Vice President of IET and owner of multiple businesses in the defense and firearms industr...
Ep:36 Transforming Adversity into Opportunity with Josh Kosnick
In this conversation, Josh Kosnick shares his journey from a successful career in financial advising to facing unexpected adversity. He discusses the importance of men...
EP:35 Mastering the Art of Recruiting with Mark Whitby
In this engaging conversation, Aaron Opalewski and Mark Whitby of Recruitment Coach delve into the intricacies of recruitment, coaching, and the podcasting journey. Ma...
EP:34 The Power of Bonuses and Variable Income
SummaryIn this episode, the Aaron discusses the importance of bonuses and variable income tied to performance. He emphasizes the consistency and hard work required to ...
EP:33 Creating a Community of Loyal Customers and Car Enthusiasts while keeping Integrity in Business
Syed Ahmed, owner and founder of Platinum Motor Cars and Out of Office Garage, shares his journey of building a successful business and community. He emphasizes the im...
EP:32 Focus on What You Can Control Within Times of Uncertainty
In this episode, Aaron Opalewski and E.J. Swanson discuss navigating through change and uncertainty, particularly in the context of business and leadership. They share...
Ep 31: The Emotional Journey of Selling a Family-Owned Business and Learning from the Acquisition Experience
Ryan Gumro, an entrepreneur, shares his journey of building and selling his business, Gumro & Associates. As Ryan shares with Aaron He emphasizes the importance of bui...
Ep.30: Learning from Mistakes and Using Them as Tools for Improvement with Andrew Goggin, CEO of Frontier Building
Andrew Goggin, CEO of Frontier Building, shares his journey from starting as a superintendent to becoming the CEO and co-owner of the company. He emphasizes the import...
