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The Momentum Podcast

The Momentum Podcast

By: Theresa Bassett
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Great conversations often start with a single defining moment: A founder who finally cracks the system that was holding their business back. A CEO who learns how to lead with clarity instead of chaos. A team that discovers the power of aligned marketing after years of trial and error. These are the real stories of momentum, the kind built through intention, resilience, and steady, strategic action. Hosted by Theresa Bassett, CEO of The Diamond Group, each episode of The Momentum Podcast runs 30–45 minutes and features honest dialogue, practical takeaways, and real-world lessons you can apply right away. Whether you're entering your first major growth phase, scaling a multi-million-dollar company, or preparing for a strategic exit, this podcast is your weekly source of insight, strategy, and encouragement from leaders who’ve been there and built it. Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • Episode 11 - People Over Profits: The Key to Success with Tom Gegax

    Episode 11 - People Over Profits: The Key to Success with Tom Gegax
    May 29 2026
    On the Momentum podcast, host Theresa Bassett interviews Tom Gegax, former founder of Tires Plus (now chairman emeritus), current chairman of the Gramercy Fund, and a filmmaker whose voice has been affected for the past 10 years by cancer-related radiation. Giegax discusses his documentary Confessions of a CEO, created to spotlight harmful trends in corporate America, including widening CEO-to-worker pay gaps, declining customer service and employee happiness, and reduced charitable giving. He shares his own past failures and “profits over people” behavior, his personal recalibration through actions rather than words, and the film’s message of moving beyond shame and bringing personal growth into the workplace. He offers leadership takeaways: be warm-hearted and tough-minded, seek frontline input, and notes that prioritizing people ultimately increased company profitability. The film is available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV - Confessions of a CEO: My Life in an Out-of-Balance World. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:42 Voice Disability and New Tech 01:59 Beyond Tires Plus Pivot 03:51 Why He Made the Film 06:28 From Bad Behavior to Change 10:24 Bringing Spirit to Work 12:07 Ask Better Questions 14:42 Parents Kids and Influence 17:38 Where to Watch and Cast 20:08 Impact Stories and Books 24:23 Leadership Tips and Culture 31:10 Final Takeaways and Goodbye
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    35 mins
  • Episode 10 - From Micromanager to Visionary: Adam Povlitz on Scaling Smart

    Episode 10 - From Micromanager to Visionary: Adam Povlitz on Scaling Smart
    Mar 2 2026
    In this episode of The Momentum Podcast, I sit down with Adam Povlitz, CEO of Anago Cleaning Solutions, to explore his transformation from a micromanager to a visionary leader. Adam shares his journey from corporate finance to the cleaning industry and how his hands-on experience shaped his leadership philosophy. We discuss the importance of servant leadership, the drive required to succeed in franchising, and the strategies he employs to empower franchisees. Adam also shares his ambitious goals for Anago's growth, aiming for a $300 million business by 2028. Tune in for invaluable insights on scaling your business, fostering relationships, and the mindset needed to thrive in today's marketplace.
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    39 mins
  • Episode 9 - Built to Evolve: A 30-Year Founder Story

    Episode 9 - Built to Evolve: A 30-Year Founder Story
    Feb 4 2026
    In this episode of The Momentum Podcast, I sit down with Leslie Lane, owner of Studio 13 and a third-generation, woman-owned entrepreneur whose career has been shaped by resilience, foresight, and an unwavering commitment to evolution. Leslie shares how she unexpectedly stepped into leadership in her early 20s, taking over her family’s commercial photography business at a time when women were rarely trusted behind the camera. From growing up inside the business to navigating seismic industry shifts—from film to digital, multiple recessions, and now AI—Leslie offers a rare, long-term perspective on what it really takes to stay in momentum for 30 years.
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    35 mins
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