Teeter Talks with Marissa Teeter
Welcome to ‘Teeter Talks’ with Marissa Teeter, a leadership focused podcast aimed at fuelling the leader in all of us, leaving you feeling inspired, empowered and ready to take action.
Have you ever wondered what makes a leader? Curious about what great leadership truly entails? Or perhaps, you’ve constantly told yourself that leadership was not your thing. Well, Marissa is ready to debunk that mindset (watch out!). She’s confident everyone can be a great leader - stick around and she’ll have you convinced and geared up with the tools and confidence you need to lead.
Each episode of ‘Teeter Talks’ will feature Marissa and her guests tackling the definition(s) of leadership, discussing how to sharpen those unique skills, sharing tips, tricks (and likely some failures along the way) - inspiring listeners to take action to live better, more purposeful and fulfilled lives. Episodes will feature fun conversations, moments of connection, and real life lessons to motivate, empower, and educate. Expect to be moved with great stories, incredible journeys and authentic intimate conversations!
Tune in every other Thursday for the real, honest, hilarious, sometimes intense (but still fun) conversations that Marissa is bringing you alongside her very cool and trailblazing guests, that will fuel the leader within you. Your community awaits you, leaders! Let’s get talking!
Teeter Talks with Marissa Teeter
That Time I Chatted with Jim Estill
On this episode of Teeter Talks, I have the pleasure of chatting with Jim Estill, a visionary technology entrepreneur and philanthropist whose journey is a testament to innovation and giving back. Jim began his entrepreneurial career in the most unassuming way, selling computer hardware from the trunk of his car. What started as a quest to design circuit boards turned into a booming business that achieved over $2 billion in sales. With a System Design Engineering background, Jim has mentored over 150 tech startups, including BlackBerry, where he served on the board for 13 years. After a brief retirement, he took the reins of Danby Appliances, buying the company and leading it as CEO. Beyond his business achievements, Jim is deeply committed to philanthropy, having sponsored over 1,000 refugees and founded a furniture bank to assist those in need. His experience offers invaluable insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and creating a positive impact, making him a true innovator and community leader. Join us today as we dive into these topics:
- Jim’s commitment to supporting refugees through a business lens, showcasing the power of social responsibility and authenticity in making a difference.
- Examining how traits like drive, politeness, and timeliness have become competitive advantages.
- Jim’s inspiring journey from starting a business out of his trunk to achieving $2 billion in sales, exploring the roles of studying predecessors, luck, and timing influenced his success.
- The concept of great leaders as servant leaders, and how seeing more money as a tool to do more good shapes their impact.
What a truly enriching conversation with Jim Estill! I hope you gained as much insight from his journey and wisdom as I did. Don't forget to check out the links below to connect with Jim and support the podcast by leaving a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode!
Jim’s Links:
Website: Danby
Circle Homes: Circle Home Furniture Bank
Marissa's Links:
• Marissa's Website
• Marissa's Instagram
• Teeter Talks Instagram
• Marissa's LinkedIn
