In this captivating episode, we're joined by the extraordinary Dave Simnick - founder, entrepreneur, and a true embodiment of impact-driven leadership. Discover how Dave has navigated the corridors of USAID, the US Army, and even the US Senate, bringing insights and inspiration that you just can't miss!

In this episode, we dive deep into:

• The importance of maintaining friendships amidst busy lives and the practice of "Fridays are for the boys”
• Why creating a space for honest dialogue among peers can lead to personal growth and better leadership
• Dave’s candid recount of his Ted Talk experience, reveals lessons on preparation and humility
• The "small ask" principle and its effectiveness in building professional relationships and climbing the corporate ladder
• How vulnerability fosters genuine connections and can surprisingly refresh relationships, including marriage

"The small ask is how to get a meeting with anyone. The first rule of the small ask is you have to be okay with rejection." – Dave Simnick

About Dave Simnick: 

David Simnick is the Managing Partner of Impact Driven Brands, the parent company of the mission-driven personal care brand, Soapbox, and the delicious condiment company, Bushwick Kitchen. 

Soapbox’s mission is to empower consumers to change the world through everyday, quality purchases. Soapbox sells a full range of personal care products each with a mission to provide soap to those in need with every purchase. Soapbox is sold in Walmart, Walgreens, Wegmans, Meijer, on Amazon, Rite Aid, Sally Beauty, Target, Kroger, Giant, Grove. co, Boxed.com, Winn-Dixie, Stop & Shops, H-E-B, and many other stores across the United States and beyond.

Bushwick Kitchen handmakes delicious sauces, honeys, and srirachas in small batches in Bushwick, New York. Their award-winning products can be found in retailers across the country, such as Walmart, Sur La Table, Food52, Niemen Marcus, and Amazon. During limited engagements, select Bushwick Kitchen items donate all their proceeds to charitable causes proving that giving back can be delicious. 

David has worked or consulted for USAID, the U.S. Army, Michelle Rhee, U.S. Senate, and also was a Teach for America (TFA) educator in Northern Philadelphia. As an Eagle Scout, David loves the outdoors, volunteering, and working with budding entrepreneurs. He received his undergraduate degree from American University in 3 years and then dropped out of a master's program at The University of Pennsylvania to start Soapbox.

Connect with Dave Simnick: 

Website: https://www.soapboxsoaps.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapboxCare 

X: https://mobile.twitter.com/soapboxcare 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapbox/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapboxcare 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SoapBoxSoaps 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/955547 

Connect with Rich Woo: 

Website: www.catalyst.nm.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en

Book:  Dead to Alive (coming soon)

Email: [email protected]