PNC C-Speak
PNC C-Speak
Podcast Description
PNC C-Speak is dedicated to exploring the stories of the leaders shaping Southern California's future. Hosted by Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President, and Josh Schimmels, CEO & Publisher of the Los Angeles Business Journal, the show takes listeners behind the scenes with some of the most influential visionaries driving LA’s success. C-level executives share their insights on forward thinking business approaches that disrupt the status quo and encourage business leaders to think differently. Each episode celebrates the innovation, creativity, and ambition that defines Los Angeles, and makes it a global beacon of opportunity.
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Content Themes
The show focuses on themes such as family business dynamics, healthcare innovation, media evolution, culinary entrepreneurship, and asset management. Notable episodes include discussions with Raul Porto on sustaining family business legacies, Johnese Spisso on integrating technology in healthcare, Sarah Harden on women's storytelling in media, and Candace Nelson on food innovation in a competitive market, providing listeners with insights into various sectors shaping Los Angeles.

PNC C-Speak is dedicated to exploring the stories of the leaders shaping Southern California’s future. Hosted by Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President, and Josh Schimmels, CEO & Publisher of the Los Angeles Business Journal, the show takes listeners behind the scenes with some of the most influential visionaries driving LA’s success. C-level executives share their insights on forward thinking business approaches that disrupt the status quo and encourage business leaders to think differently. Each episode celebrates the innovation, creativity, and ambition that defines Los Angeles, and makes it a global beacon of opportunity.
With this episode we conclude the PNC C-Speak Family Business Series. Our three-part mini-series has highlighted the stories, insights, and bold moves of family-run businesses like Bobrick Washroom Equipment, led by Chairman and CEO Mark Louchheim. Hosts Josh Schimmels,
Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, talk with Mark about his 45-year leadership journey from project manager to CEO, revealing the strategies behind scaling a global manufacturing powerhouse while remaining family-owned in Los Angeles. He offers candid insights on the innovative strategies he has used to smooth the company’s succession to the next generation of leadership. Expect a masterclass on navigating economic headwinds, building winning teams, and driving growth as an entrepreneur in the ever-evolving LA business landscape.

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