For centuries, our greatest thinkers, cutting-edge innovators, entrepreneurs and successful business leaders have shared a common trait

…they journal on a regular basis.

They document their successes, make note of their most-significant failures, lay out their strategies, and, keep a list of their next big ideas.

The Members of The Executives’ Club of Fargo-Moorhead invite you to join us for a candid conversation with 20 of our region’s top business leaders and decision-makers, as they share their real-life stories, professional experiences and personal insights.

We open up the journals.

TOM STADUM

Founder and CEO

Fjell Capital

“Working to radically change the trajectory of entrepreneurs, their families, their businesses, and their teams. My aim is for every person to be happy with money. Because, at the end of the day, we all just want to be happy. “

Connect with Tom

TODAY’S TALK | Tree Rings

ROB BURKE

Founder

Yarn Media

“I have had the chance to raise up and lead high-caliber teams in cross-channel marketing and strategy to hit real-world numbers and goals as a part of company growth.”

Connect with Rob

TODAY’S TALK w/Anthony Molzahn | The Leadership Paradox: Owning Mistakes, Inspiring Success

ANTHONY MOLZAHN

Founder and CEO

Devii

Anthony, CEO of Devii.io, is a cheerful visionary who is quick to solutions. He leverages educational and career experiences in art, hospitality, leadership, and engineering to move good ideas forward, faster.

Connect with Anthony

TODAY’S TALK w/Rob Burke | The Leadership Paradox: Owning Mistakes, Inspiring Success

SHANNON FULL

President and CEO

Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber

“I am a life-longer learner that strives for continual improvement, transformation and excellence. I lead with insatiable energy, an open mind, and captivating courage. “

Connect with Shannon

SANDRA VIGEN

Founder and CEO

Mama Ducks Cleaning Service

“As a business owner, I know the importance of productivity & trust.”

Connect with Sandra

TODAY’S TALK | A Duck in a Pond

BRAD & DEANNA NESS

Founders and Owners

S & S Promotional Group

“We live by one very important rule: We treat every client like our favorite client.”

Connect with Brad

Connect with Deanna

TODAY’S TALK | 40 plus years on this journey, so many ups and downs.

SARAH KOUSTRUP

President

National Hospitality Services, LLC

The worst piece of advice she’s ever received…
“Smile pretty and nod.”

Connect with Sarah

TODAY’S TALK: 

TOM KADING

Attorney and Founder

Fargo Patent & Business Law

“I founded the law firm because I believe attorneys should have experience both in business and law. Especially attorneys who advise businesses on how to solve problems.”

Connect with Tom

TODAY’S TALK | Failure is Better Than not Trying

JAYMES O’PHERON

Founder and Owner

Catalytic Conversations

“…I soon found myself succumbing to burnout. It was this personal struggle that led me to a mission that’s close to my heart: helping others navigate the complexities of modern life without losing themselves.”

Connect with Jaymes

TODAY’S TALK | Cultivating Community: A Leader’s Soil

DAVE HARMON

Founder and President

Harmon Entertainment

“WHAT I DO: I help business’s give back to employee’s by collaborating to create amazing events.”

Connect with Dave

TODAY’S TALK | Trust, But Verify

KATIE & MATT CHAUSSEE

Founders and Owners

Be More Colorful

“Our story underscores the power of belief in a shared vision, the importance of persistence when confronted with “impossible” challenges…”

Connect with Katie Connect with Matt

TODAY’S TALK | Virtually Indestructible: Developing a 7-Year ‘Overnight Success’

TIM MEYER

Senior Director

Sanford Ambulance & Sanford AirMed

“I’ve learned over the years to hire people that are likeable and to not hire a-holes just because they’re smart.  If they can’t get along with people it will be a bumpy ride until they’re gone.”

Connect with Tim

TODAY’S TALK | High Reliability Organization – An Obsession with Failure

MARC KUHN

Founder and President

MAK Construction, MAK Capital

“We are a company that prioritizes communication, transparency and problem solving when working with our clients. Our core values are what set us apart and have been what guides us in the workplace, with our clients and in the community.”

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TODAY’S TALK | 

WILL CROMARTY

Founder and CEO

Kirkwall

“My early entrepreneurial activities included chasing arbitrage opportunities in the vintage typewriter market and Russian-language online listings for Soviet aerospace memorabilia.”

Connect with Will

TODAY’S TALK | You Could Always Rob a Bank

RACHAEL BOYER

President and CEO

The Authority Companies

“The worst advice I’ve ever received wasn’t actually advice, it was a statement: “You are such a dreamer, that’s not possible.”

Connect with Rachael

TODAY’S TALK | Rachael’s Ruckus Revisited: Tips for Leading Unfiltered

DR. JAMES CARLSON

President and CEO

JDC Development

“Leadership should be defined as the ability to select excellent employees and empower them to develop working teams focused on achieving company goals. Positive and interactive leadership enhances the teams ability to provide the client a quality product which reflects the employee – management alliance. Likewise, good leadership is responsive to market and employee input to optimize market share, business ethics, employee morale and company pride. In the final analysis, good leadership creates an environment which removes ‘CAN’T’ from corporate vocabulary.”

Connect with Dr. Carlson

TODAY’S TALK | What is Leadership? Unfiltered