Episodes: 29
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 8.9k followers
Publicly listed emails
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Dave Neff - Host of a leadership-focused show featuring Indiana business, community, and civic leaders, with an emphasis on mentorship, relationship-building, and statewide impact.
Mark Fisher - Indiana Housing Supply And Affordability, Economic Growth, Career Development, Leadership, Mentorship, And Professional Relationship-building.
Joel Zawacki - Sports Business, Corporate Partnerships, Venue Planning, Brand Development, Community Impact, Leadership, And The Future Of Victory Field.
Erika Nelson Sylvester - Artificial Intelligence Compliance, Legal Leadership, Health Care Technology, Startup Growth, Career Pivots, Leadership Agility, And Professional Development.
Michael Dury - Multifamily And Affordable Housing Finance, Business Growth, Specialization, Leadership, Mentorship, Team Development, And Community Service.
Jeff Brown - Church Leadership, Community Engagement, Racial And Economic Inclusion, Personal Resilience, Civic Collaboration, And Leadership Development.
Ronald Nored on Faith, Leadership & the Butler Way
October 01, 2026
Butler men’s basketball head coach Ronald Nored joins Dave Neff on Talent Scout to share how faith, mentorship, and relationships shaped his journey—from Butler’s back-to-back national championship appearances to coaching in the NBA and returning to lead his alma mater. Ron opens up about losing his father at 13, the high school coaches who helped him keep going, and why Brad Stevens became his coaching hero. He shares the daily habits that keep him grounded as a husband, father of four, a...
Mark Fisher on Indiana Housing, Leadership & the Power of Showing Up
September 17, 2026
How can Indiana protect its housing affordability advantage—and what does it take to build a meaningful career? In this episode of Talent Scout, Mark Fisher, CEO of the Indiana Association of Realtors, joins us on location at the Indiana 250 Awards inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. From growing up in Bloomington and playing rugby at Indiana University to working in Ireland and shaping public policy at the Indy Chamber, Mark shares the experiences and mentors that shaped his...
Joel Zawacki on Indianapolis Indians Growth, Leadership and the Next 30 Years of Victory Field
September 03, 2026
Indianapolis Indians executive Joel Zawacki has spent nearly 20 years helping grow the Triple-A club while reshaping how it serves downtown Indianapolis. His career has moved from partnership activation and sales to strategy, venue planning, brand development and community impact. Zawacki, vice president and chief commercial officer for the Indianapolis Indians, traces his path from a Michigan City childhood built around neighborhood baseball to the University of Indianapolis and internshi...
Talent Scout with Dave Neff is hosted by Dave Neff. Its publicly listed email is cspangle@ibj.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Talent Scout with Dave Neff: cspangle@ibj.com.
Podseeker estimates Talent Scout with Dave Neff reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Talent Scout with Dave Neff typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Indiana-based or Indiana-connected senior executives, business leaders, civic and nonprofit leaders, association executives, faith leaders, or subject-matter experts with a credible record of organizational leadership and community impact. Common among recent guests: Leading a prominent Indiana company, association, nonprofit, church, or civic initiative; Building or expanding an organization, program, or community-focused institution; Holding senior executive, legal, commercial, or organizational leadership responsibility. Recent guests include Mark Fisher, Joel Zawacki, and Erika Nelson Sylvester.
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