The CUSP Show Episode 451: Carl Thomas on the Core Values of Leadership
Back in July 2025, Carl joined Joe Favorite and Tom Richardson on the Columbia University Sports Management Podcast (The CUSP Show) to talk about what success means in today's world and explore the qu...
30 Mar 1h 8min
Carl Thomas in Conversation with Mike Mooney: Your E.P.I.C. Pursuit
Carl Thomas sat down with Mike Mooney for an episode of Your E.P.I.C. Pursuit, a podcast that explores leadership and high performance through the lens of Excellence, Presence, Intentionality, and Cur...
4 Mar 46min
Season 5, Episode 12. Vail Resorts, COO, Jody Churich, discusses leadership, winter sports, and Olympic 2034 planning.
Join us as Carl explores the career journey of Jody Churich, COO of Vail Resorts' six major destination resorts: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Whistler Blackcomb, and Park City. We delve...
16 Feb 32min
Season 5, Episode 10. Janet Zuccarini, Founder of Gusto54, a 13 unit restaurant portfolio. With 30 years in the business she's an entrepreneur with all the ups and downs you'd expect. Don't miss it
In this episode of the Best Boss Ever podcast, host Carl Thomas welcomes Janet Zuccarini, founder of Gusto 54, a restaurant group with locations in Toronto and Los Angeles. Janet shares her journey in...
9 Feb 40min
Season 5, Episode 9. Dave Klewan. GM of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera CC, and the Chairperson of the Los Angeles Sports Council. Dave's journey is inspiring and accessible. Watch and Listen!
In this conversation, Carl Thomas and Dave Klewan discuss the future of sports in Los Angeles, highlighting major upcoming events like the World Cup and the Olympics. Dave shares his journey in sports...
3 Feb 51min
Season 5. Episode 7. Dan Mannix went from Lead Dog to Underdog. On his way to Top Dog. If you ever thought about starting your own company, this is for you!
In this episode, Dan Mannix shares his journey from his early career in sports marketing to founding his own agency, Lead Dog Marketing, and eventually transitioning to CSM and starting Underdog. He e...
6 Jan 53min
Season 5, Episode 6. Michele Kajiwara, SVP Premium and Suites at Crypto.com Arena at LA Live
In this episode of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Carl Thomas interviews Michelle Kajawara, Senior Vice President for Premium Seating Sales and Service at Crypto.com Arena. Michelle shares her inspiring ...
23 Des 202544min
