From the Ball Field to the Boardroom & From Mortgage Math to Business Mastery

Ted Wentz, CEO of Quadratec, shares his journey from growing up in a family business to leading it through growth and challenges. A born leader, Ted reflects on how his early roles shaped his approach to motivating a team, even during tough times. He opens up about stepping away from the family business, finding his path, and ultimately returning to lead with renewed purpose. From Jeep parts to personal growth, Ted’s story is a playbook on resilience, hard work, and expanding your horizons as a leader. Followed by Jim Paolino, Co-Founder and CEO of LodeStar Software Solutions, shares his journey from a math-loving, entrepreneurial kid to building a successful business. He reflects on writing the mortgage calculator that launched his career, the tough early years of entrepreneurship, and the small wins that make the biggest impact. Jim’s story is packed with humor, insight, and lessons on patience, problem-solving, and leadership. Tune in to hear how a kid who once wanted to be President found his true calling in business.