CASE STUDIES

In this episode of Case Studies, Casey sits down with Adam Edmunds, CEO of Entrada and former executive behind companies like Podium, Allegiance, and SilentWhistle, for an honest conversation about ambition, identity, and the emotional weight that often comes with high performance.

Adam opens up about the hidden struggle behind outward success; building and selling companies, chasing relevance, and quietly battling depression while leading at the highest levels of Utah tech. He reflects on the pressure to prove himself, the danger of tying self-worth to achievement, and the wake up call that forced him to reevaluate everything from leadership to relationships to personal fulfillment.

The conversation explores entrepreneurship, product-market fit, burnout, divorce, fatherhood, reinvention, and what it means to build a life rooted in gratitude instead of validation. Adam also shares lessons from scaling Entrada into one of the most important software companies in the country and why creating meaningful impact now matters more to him than titles or recognition.

This episode is a powerful listen for founders, leaders, and anyone learning that success without alignment eventually comes at a cost.
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In this episode of Case Studies, Casey sits down with Chris Lee; entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Next Level Pros - for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, family, and the lessons that only come from taking big swings in life and business.

Chris opens up about the early ambition that drove him into entrepreneurship, the painful collapse of his first company, filing bankruptcy, and discovering that rock bottom was not nearly as devastating as he once feared. He shares hard-earned lessons on partnerships, leadership, culture, and why belief is often the greatest competitive advantage an entrepreneur can have.

Casey and Chris also dive into fatherhood, criticism, faith, personal growth, and the tension between building something meaningful and slowing down enough to enjoy life. From raising five kids to building businesses, hobby farming, and mentoring entrepreneurs, Chris reflects on the deeper purpose behind success and the responsibility leaders have to truly impact people.

This episode is packed with insight for entrepreneurs, builders, and anyone learning how to navigate failure without losing belief in themselves.
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In this episode of Case Studies, Casey sits down with James Clarke - founder of Clearlink and managing partner at Clarke Capital - for an intimate look into the hard-won lessons behind a life of entrepreneurship, stewardship, and service.

From his roots as a farm kid in Rexburg, Idaho to helming billion-dollar exits, James opens up about the foundational values instilled in him by family, mentors, and faith. He shares what it really means to lead with “labor and honor,” the ethos he now passes on to his children. Through raw reflections on early failures, pivotal pivots, and defining moments - including a highly publicized company controversy - James offers powerful insights on integrity, resilience, and staying the course.

Casey and James explore themes of earned success, navigating public scrutiny, the difference between operators and investors, and why meaningful relationships matter more than ever in business. This is a thoughtful and inspiring episode for anyone building something that matters.
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In this episode of Case Studies, Casey sits down with Kip Sheppard, a leader in affordable housing development whose career spans more than three decades and over 35,000 units built nationwide. What begins as a conversation about Kip’s early life and church mission experience in Germany quickly evolves into a masterclass on discipline, resilience, and long-term value creation.

Kip shares how foundational experiences like athletics, faith, and his time as an accountant shaped his approach to business, teaching him that mastering the language of business is essential to building anything meaningful. He reflects on pivotal relationships with mentors and the defining partnership with Dell Loy Hansen, which ultimately launched a career built on innovation within the low income housing tax credit space.

Casey and Kip explore lessons from navigating the 2008 financial crisis, the power of attention to detail, and why consistency, integrity, and showing up on time remain the ultimate competitive advantages. At its core, this episode is about building more than real estate; it is about building a life centered on family, purpose, and lasting impact.

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In this episode of Case Studies, Casey sits down with Nate Randle, CEO of Gabb and former executive at Nike, Vivint, Qualtrics, and the Utah Jazz, to unpack a lifetime of lessons in resilience, leadership, and personal growth. From navigating childhood adversity to steering major brands through crisis, Nate shares how his experiences shaped his leadership philosophy and deepened his commitment to supporting others.

They discuss his journey from Nike Golf to running a high-growth company, the importance of authenticity in leadership, and the power of relationships in business. Nate also opens up about overcoming personal hardships, including a powerful story of forgiveness that changed his life.
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