In this episode, Benny and Dennis sits down with Marc Wolfe to explore why doing the same old things often won’t move you forward. Marc explains how easy it is to get stuck in a rut—personally or professionally—and why asking “Why am I doing it this way?” is the first step to breaking free. The conversation dives into rethinking habits, challenging assumptions, and finding the courage to pivot when what worked before just isn’t enough. If you’ve been spinning your wheels or wondering how to reach that next level, this episode will help you reset your mindset and move with purpose.
Marc A. Wolfe’s curiosity was evident early on when the eager fourth grader was kicked out of his New Jersey public school — for being too helpful in explaining lessons. Though confused by their decision, Marc discovered his calling: empowering people to unlock their boundless potential.This passion lit an unexpected career fuse, beginning as a 16-year-old freelance photographer capturing Presidents, pro athletes, and celebrities. Pivoting his creative eye, Marc became a pioneering Apple computer dealer, reinforcing the magic of Macs in companies like CNBC, The Bermuda Yellow Pages, GAF, and Tiffany & Co. years before the iPod existed.But hardware was the means, not the endgame. Marc yearned to directly uplift leaders intransformational growth. So adding to his work as an innovation and strategy consultant, he also became an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified executive coach, blending insights across healthcare, entertainment, finance, and more. Offering empathy, humor, and wisdom, Marc facilitates getting leaders unstuck at organizations such as Bridgestone, Tufts Health Plan, Ramsey Solutions, CompTIA, Synnex, Thread Bank, and Choice Hotels Owners Council.Expanding his reach, Marc contributed leadership articles to Forbes.com while also serving as an INC5000 Executive Coach. Understanding great collaborations fuse heart and mind, Marc served as a Facilitator for Marshall Goldsmith’s MG100—fostering human-centered breakthroughs.With his bestselling book “Yeah, But...Cut Through the Noise to Live, Learn and Lead Better,”Marc combines a career of unexpected pivots into practical leadership perspectives. Audiences relate to this witty Jersey guy living his best life outside of Nashville, TN, with his forever bride while his two adult daughters are nearby. Marc guides his clients to action by connecting authentically and meeting people where they are at. He mixes humor, vulnerability, and wisdom distilled from unplanned detours into surprisingly impactful destinations. He always turns “Conversations into Outcomes”Connect with Marcwww.linkedin.com/in/marcwolfeOrder Marc’s latest bookwww.amazon.com/stores/Marc-A.-Wolfe/author/B0DTKV1T5Q?Get a free chapter of Yeah, But and leadership resourceshttps://beacons.ai/yeah_butListen to The Yeah, But Podcast https://pod.link/1779330379
Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group
Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com