About this podcast
Join host Matt Cranney, Executive Vice President of M3 Elevate, as he sits down with the top business leaders to share real stories, fresh insights, and practical strategies to help you elevate your business.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 54 episodes
- AI at Work: The Shift From Access to Impact · 33 min · Episode 52In this episode of Fast Break, Matt Cranney sits down with Doug Barton of the UW E-Business Consortium to explore how leaders can move beyond AI tools and begin reshaping how…
- Internships That Move Businesses Forward · 24 min · Episode 51Fresh Eyes, Real Impact. The next generation of talent may be closer than you think. In this episode of Fast Break, HR professionals discuss how thoughtful internship programs…
- Solving or Collecting: How better questions build ownership and clarity · 25 min · Episode 50Great leaders are not always the ones with the fastest answers. Often, they are the ones brave enough to ask the better question. In this episode of Fast Break, Matt Cranney sits…
- Benefits Strategy for the Road Ahead · 27 min · Episode 49Health care costs are still climbing, but employers are not powerless. In this episode of Fast Break, M3’s Ryan Barbieri and C2’s Jill Palmer unpack M3’s 2026 Momentum Report and…
- Speed, Clarity, Leadership: Responding When It Matters Most · 21 min · Episode 48Every organization has a safety plan. But what happens when that plan is suddenly put to the test? In recognition of National Safety Month, Matt Cranney is joined by M3’s Chris…
- Finding Your Bright Spot · 29 min · Episode 47In this Fast Break episode, Joe Hamilton of Vortex Optics shares how authentic care, strong service, and a focus on customer experience help businesses stand out. He explores…
- Decoding Complexity in the P&C Market · 27 min · Episode 48The property and casualty market is not shifting through headline shocks. It is changing through quieter misalignments that many organizations do not see until renewal day. In…
- Breaking Barriers, Building Futures · 24 min · Episode 45This special Women’s HERstory Month takeover of Fast Break brings three remarkable nonprofit leaders to the mic for a conversation about impact, resilience, and the power of…
- From Perk to Performance: Integrating Leadership, Wellness, and Results · 27 min · Episode 44Organizations invest heavily in leadership development and employee benefits, but rarely design them to work together. In this episode of Fast Break, Matt Cranney and Alex…
- Your Why, Your Wallet, Your Future · 21 min · Episode 43Today’s “tap-to-buy” world has made has made spending almost effortless and saving feel harder than ever. Many people don’t know where to start, don’t know who to trust, and…
- Turning Cyber Awareness into Action · 28 min · Episode 42Cyber threats aren’t just an IT problem, they’re a business reality. In this episode of Fast Break, Matt Cranney sits down with M3’s Cyber Liability team —Matt Thomson, Megan…
- Big Beautiful Bill, Big Questions: The State of Individual Marketplace · 21 min · Episode 41For growing companies, health benefits remain a top tool for recruitment and retention, yet traditional group plans can be costly or out of reach for startups and small…
- Weathering the Risks: Why Proactivity Matters in Personal Lines · 29 min · Episode 40The personal insurance landscape is changing, with rising premiums, severe weather events, and evolving underwriting guidelines. Being proactive has never been more important…
- Culture of Commitment: The Building Blocks of Workplace Safety · 26 min · Episode 39Safety isn’t just a compliance issue; it’s a strategic business decision. In this episode of Fast Break, host Matt Cranney is joined by Chris Halverson of M3 Insurance and Kyle…
- Investing in Impact: How Businesses Can Support Nonprofits · 24 min · Episode 38Nonprofits are essential to our communities, yet they face increasing challenges from funding cuts to shifting engagement trends. In this episode of Fast Break, host Matt Cranney…
- Economic Engines: Celebrating Small Businesses · 25 min · Episode 37In this episode of Fast Break, we are celebrating Small Business Week by recognizing the critical role small businesses play in our economy. Host Matt Cranney sits down with…
- Mental Health: What Employers Can Do That Actually Helps · 26 min · Episode 36Nearly one in five workers are leaving jobs due to mental health concerns, and this latest Fast Break episode is more relevant than ever. Matt Cranney is joined by Celie…
- Expanding the Circle: Creating Space for Women in Business · 27 min · Episode 35In honor of Women’s History Month, Becky Menefee, VP of M3 Elevate, takes over the mic to celebrate the achievements and impact of women in leadership. Joined by two powerhouse…
- From Reactive to Ready: Tax Planning That Works · 28 min · Episode 34Tax planning isn’t just about numbers—it’s about strategy and trust. In this episode of Fast Break, host Matt Cranney sits down with Brooke Weitzer, partner at Baker Tilly, to…
- Creating a Strategy that Sticks · 30 min · Episode 33Are you leading your business with a short-term mindset or crafting a vision that lasts? In this episode of Fast Break, Matt sits down with Matt Pletzer to tackle the art of goal…
