Jim Haviland
Jim Haviland has dedicated decades to pursuing the keys to healthy entrepreneurship. Having owned or led over a dozen entrepreneurial companies himself, (including both successes and a few expensive lessons learned) he is passionate about the power of helping people build a business and in making it easier to avoid the mistakes that end them. Jim gathers his insights and stories from a career that spans an unusual breadth of experiences. As an electrical engineer, he worked on NASA satellites, digital media distribution, and professional audio recording equipment resulting in patents, peer-reviewed research, and medical school curriculum technologies. As a media producer, his work has resulted in Grammys, Oscars, and Emmys. As a technology executive, he has traveled the world working with the world’s best-known brands, presenting to audiences in over 100 cities on innovation and using technology to help organizations do “more and more with less and less forever.” As a business coach, he has helped hundreds of companies and entrepreneurial executives utilize tools and disciplines to build more productive, humane, and resilient organizations. Mr. Haviland is a partner with Impact Architects, a growth advisory firm, where he helps leadership teams develop their business, establish an intentional culture and operating system, and make repeatable progress toward their loftiest goals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhaviland/
Appears in 27 Episodes
10-23-25 Matt Soble • Brand Dog
In this conversation, Jim Haviland interviews Matt Sobel, the founder of BrandDog, a B2B growth marketing agency. They discuss the unique model of BrandDog, which oper...
10-6-25 Tim Dunphy • Home Genius Exteriors
In this conversation, Tim Dumphy from Home Genius Exteriors discusses the company's rapid growth and the importance of focusing on both customer and employee experienc...
10/6/25 Nick Stroup • North Coast Community Homes
In this episode of Weekly Impact, Jim Haviland speaks with Nick Stroup from North Coast Community Homes. Nick shares his journey in the nonprofit housing sector, focus...
10-6-25 Ashley Lawson - Achieve Incentives
In this engaging conversation, Jim Haviland interviews Ashley Lawson, a third-generation entrepreneur and owner of Achieve Incentives. Ashley shares her journey from w...
10-6-25 Linda Uveges • The City Mission
In this conversation, Linda Uveges shares her inspiring journey from a volunteer at The City Mission to becoming its CEO. She emphasizes the importance of humility, li...
10-6-25 Jennifer Malcolm • Jennasis & Associates
In this conversation, Jim Haviland interviews Jennifer Malcolm, founder of Jennasis Associates, discussing her journey as an entrepreneur, the evolution of her busines...
10-6-25 Brian Wilson - North American Coating Labs
In this conversation, Jim Haviland interviews Brian Wilson, CEO of North American Coating Laboratories, discussing the company's innovative approach to optical coating...
10-06-25 Erick Sharp • Ace Laboratories
In this conversation, Jim Haviland interviews Erick Sharp, the founder of ACE Laboratories, discussing the unique position of the company in the polymer industry, the ...
10-6-25 Ray Leach - The O.H.I.O. Fund
In this conversation, Jim Haviland interviews Ray Leach, a prominent figure in the entrepreneurial community and the head of the Ohio Fund. They discuss the evolution ...
11-5-24 Andrew Rising, Deliver This, Joe Pulizzi, Chas Withers, Jeffrey Stern
After a brief hiatus, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss various themes surrounding entrepreneurship, leadership, and the evolving landscape of business. They reflec...
9-25-24 John Vickers, Blue Abyss, Best in Tech, VC fest
SummaryIn this episode of Weekly Impact, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss the ambitious vision of John Vickers and his project, Blue Abyss, which aims to revolutio...
09-17-24 Embrace Per Insurance, Finding your Partner, Marketing Moves
SummaryIn this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder review Lay of the Land #183 that features Laura Bennett and Alex Krooglik, formerly of Embrace Pet Insurance, and...
9-9-24 Dan Nitowsky, Tiger 21, Peer Groups, VC Fest
The conversation discusses the importance of peer groups and support networks for entrepreneurs who have exited their businesses. It highlights the need for planning a...
9-3-24 Fred DiSanto of Ancora, Annual Planning, Don't Wait
In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss Lay of the Land #181 with Fred DiSanto of Ancora, the importance of wisdom and earned wisdom, the value of t...
8-26-2024 Rust Belt Recruiting, Bootstrapping, Best in Tech
In this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss their upcoming events and dive into the conversation with Taylor Evans about Rust Belt Recruiting. They talk abou...
8-19-24 Weekly Impact - Founder Dinners, Crain's Top Employers, Get Your Numbers Right
In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss various topics including founders' dinners, the grand opening of Encore Venture Labs, the Ohio VC Fest, and ...
8-12-24 Andor Creative, Exit Planning Institute
In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss various topics including leadership development, the importance of having an exit plan for businesses, and t...
8-5-24 Joshua Edwards, Digital-C, Community Flywheel, EPI
In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss the importance of good infrastructure and solving the digital divide. They highlight the work of Joshua Edmo...
7-29-2024 Bob Malley, Cleveland Innovation Summit
In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss the story of Bob Malley and Malley's Chocolates, a successful family business. They highlight the importance...
7-22-24 Craig Hassall (Playhouse Square) IoVs and Innovation Summit
In this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss their recent interviews with non-traditional entrepreneurs and their impact on the Cleveland community. They high...
