Stark Lane

About Stark Lane: We are best known for providing organizations with the leaders who make quality healthcare possible. For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. This podcast not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but we also provide tools, support, and ideas to help you launch and elevate your career and fuel your passions in this complex and competitive world. StarkLane.com

Stark Lane is a business podcast hosted by Ryan M. Scott, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ryan M. Scott hosts Stark Lane, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  Leroy Calk's Epic Return to Boston

  Aug 9, 202650 minS1

  Helpful LinksSuburban Running Club: Web: https://suburbanrunning.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Suburban-Running-Recreation-61558885922643/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subrunrec/ Leroy Calk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leroycalk/ Ronald McDonald House of New England https://ronaldmcdonaldhousenewengland.org/ Donate to the Ronald McDonald House of New England here: https://ronaldmcdonaldhousenewengland.org/donate/ The World Marathon Majors include Tokyo, Berlin, Chicago, New York, Sydney, London, and Boston. Boston and London are the most difficult races for which to qualify and/or enter. Leroy Calk will be running Boston April 19th, 2027. https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/ Tejas Trails hosted the Great Springs Trail Race - Natural Bridge Caverns, with the Last Person Standing Leroy won in 2025, also where he and I met on the trail. Tejas Trails is known for hosting challenging ultramarathons on rugged, technical terrain. The Last Person Standing was no exception. www.tejastrails.com Timestamps: 5:35 Leroy’s return to Boston and why13:00 How to work elite athletic training into everyday life 17:10 Suburban Running Club: A community for all types of runners and people who live an active, healthy lifestyle in Seguin, TX22:30 Can you have your cake and eat it too? 25:33 An unexpected career change at the worst possible time (a blessing in disguise) 30:48 An awesome prayer for strength in the face of fear and adversity About Stark Lane: For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. Through this channel, I am delighted to not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but also provide tools, support, and ideas to help you launch and elevate your career and fuel your passions.Check us out online at https://StarkLane.com/Your host: Ryan M. Scott, Founder/CEO/Managing Director of Stark Lane since January 1, 2008 Client Organizations Served: 350+ Geography Served: North America, Europe, Asia Leadership Placements: 1,200+ Chief Executive Officers Placed: 200+ MBA: East Texas A&M University BA Healthcare Administration: Concordia University TexasMilitary & Combat Experience: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmscottmba/Ultra Running Career: https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/runner/show?first_name=Ryan&last_name=ScottLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmscottmba/Easy to find on Instagram, facebook, and Strava: Finds CEOs Fast - Runs Ultras Slow | YT and Podcaster | Perpetually Tired | Loves Horses

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  Episode #18

  Running Far with Lisa Decker

  Jul 27, 202638 minS1

  In this episode: Lisa Decker comes from a 20-year background in healthcare, but is not defined by her LinkedIn or her business card. She is the most accomplished ultra runner I know, with a 100+ mile belt buckle collection that will blow your mind. In the next 37 minutes, you will see humility, passion, and gratitude as we discuss Lisa’s ultra running journey, her physical and mental transformation, and The Last Annual Vol State Road Race (314 Miles), which she completed less than 48 hours prior to this recording. Check out these helpful links: https://Snowdropfoundation.org – Benefiting children surviving cancer. https://www.habanerohundred.com/ – Lisa Decker was the 198th finisher of the 100 miler (of all time) last year. https://Vacationwithoutacar.com – The Last Annual Vol State Road Race Listen to Fails on the Trails Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/62Ynnl8zKoL2h5cLkM5LCI Search for your favorite ultra runner or scope out new races at https://ultrarunning.com Lisa’s ultra running resume is far too long to recap here. Follow her success at ultrarunning.com or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ldkr5808/ About Stark Lane: We are best known for providing organizations with the leaders who make quality healthcare possible. For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. This podcast not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but we also provide tools, support, and ideas to help you launch and elevate your career and fuel your passions in this complex and competitive world. Check us out online at https://StarkLane.com/Your host: Ryan M. Scott, Founder/CEO/Managing Director of Stark Lane since January 1, 2008 Client Organizations Served: 350+ Geography Served: North America, Europe, Asia Leadership Placements: 1,200+ Chief Executive Officers Placed: 200+ MBA: East Texas A&M University BA Healthcare Administration: Concordia University TexasMilitary & Combat Experience: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmscottmba/Ultra Running Career: https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/runner/show?first_name=Ryan&last_name=ScottLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmscottmba/

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  Episode #17

  Women's Health Today with Gina Thomas

  Jul 20, 202657 minS1

  Gina Thomas, MBA, BSN, RN is a passionate healthcare executive who has served in a number of leadership roles across for profit and not for profit healthcare companies. She most recently served as the Chief Development and Public Relations Officer at Nobis Rehabilitation Partners. Gina has witnessed too many personal healthcare debacles and tragedies due to 'fragmentation' and lack of trusted information. She is on a mission to fix 'what's wrong' in healthcare through the eyes of a patient, using a forensic approach and as a patient advocate. Today her primary focus is on women's health as her way to 'pay it forward' and give back to friends and family. Grounded from a clinical perspective based on over 40 years of healthcare, operational, consulting, and development expertise, Gina desires to serve as a helper to those navigating to their best health. #menopause #menopausesupport #perimenopause #perimenopausejourney #womenshealth You can find Gina on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginakaythomas/Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gkthomas10 About Stark Lane: We are best known for providing organizations with the leaders who make quality healthcare possible. For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. This podcast not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but we also provide tools, support, and ideas to help you launch and elevate your career and fuel your passions in this complex and competitive world. Check us out online at https://StarkLane.com/Your host: Ryan M. Scott, Founder/CEO/Managing Director of Stark Lane since January 1, 2008 Client Organizations Served: 350+ Geography Served: North America, Europe, Asia Leadership Placements: 1,200+ Chief Executive Officers Placed: 200+

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  Episode #16

  Life & Success in Austin, TX with Todd Grossman

  Jun 28, 202643 minS1

  Todd Grossman has been one of the most successful professionals in residential real estate in Austin, Texas for the last two decades. Today, his brokerage is consistently a top-5 in sales volume and customer experience by Austin Business Journal and several other professional publications. You can check out his realtor profile here: https://www.compass.com/agents/todd-grossman/ and you can find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-grossman-1a72a59/. Today, we discuss Austin, Texas, the critical success factors in his career, and foundational attributes of successful people in sales professions at various career stages. About Stark Lane: We are best known for providing organizations with the leaders who make quality healthcare possible. For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. This podcast not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but we also provide tools, support, and ideas to help you launch and elevate your career and fuel your passions in this complex and competitive world. Check us out online at https://StarkLane.com/ Your host: Ryan M. Scott, Founder/CEO/Managing Director of Stark Lane since January 1, 2008 Client Organizations Served: 350+ Geography Served: North America, Europe, Asia Leadership Placements: 1,200+ Chief Executive Officers Placed: 200+ MBA: East Texas A&M University BA Healthcare Administration: Concordia University Texas Military & Combat Experience: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmscottmba/ Ultra Running Career: https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/runner/show?first_name=Ryan&last_name=ScottLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmscottmba/

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  Episode #15

  Practical Applications of AI with Eric Qin

  Jun 22, 202634 minS1

  Today we discuss the historic SPACX IPO, proposed legislation to ban cell phones in schools, data centers in Texas, and practical applications of artificial intelligence with Eric Qin. Eric is a former Stark Lane intern, a graduate of the University of Texas, and now works for the strategy arm of one of the Big 4 consulting firms. Eric's specialty is helping businesses leverage technology to achieve operational and financial goals. Today, he will walk us through a few practical uses of AI to make our daily lives a little easier. You can find Eric on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericqinn/About Stark Lane: We are best known for providing organizations with the leaders who make quality healthcare possible. For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. This podcast not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but we also provide tools, support, and ideas to help you launch and elevate your career and fuel your passions in this complex and competitive world. Check us out online at https://StarkLane.com/Your host: Ryan M. Scott, Founder/CEO/Managing Director of Stark Lane since January 1, 2008 Client Organizations Served: 350+ Geography Served: North America, Europe, Asia Leadership Placements: 1,200+ Chief Executive Officers Placed: 200+ MBA: East Texas A&M University BA Healthcare Administration: Concordia University TexasMilitary & Combat Experience: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmscottmba/Ultra Running Career: https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/runner/show?first_name=Ryan&last_name=ScottLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmscottmba/

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