Behind the Door

In this episode, Suz sits down with entrepreneur and connection expert Matt Worthen to dig into the real skills young professionals — and even seasoned execs — often miss: how to network with purpose.

Together, they explore how genuine connections can unlock opportunities, build careers, and transform organizations — especially in a world dominated by AI, social media, and LinkedIn cold messages.

From awkward elevator pitches to high-stakes moments in D.C. boardrooms, you’ll hear personal stories, practical tips, and a scorecard-based strategy for making every event count.

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In Part 2 of our conversation with digital workflow expert Matt Worthen, we dive even deeper into the everyday chaos of business communication — and how to bring order to it.

From writing email bodies that get to the point (and actually get read) to naming files so your future self doesn't hate you, Matt walks us through practical strategies to:

In this insightful episode of Behind the Door, Mac and Suz sit down with Matthew Worthen of Dignified Learning to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in today’s business world: email overwhelm. Together, they explore practical strategies to create clarity and efficiency in digital communication, making it easier for teams to collaborate and thrive.

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In this follow-up episode, Suz welcomes back Dr. Yuliya Saling to dive deeper into natural healing methods. The discussion starts with the crucial role of magnesium in our bodies, explaining how it supports over 600 biochemical reactions and aids in functions ranging from energy production to DNA synthesis. Dr. Saling emphasizes the importance of magnesium for overall health, highlighting its benefits for stress reduction, sleep improvement, and even heart and gut health.

Suz shares her personal success stories using magnesium creams and oils recommended by Dr. Saling, noting significant improvements in her well-being. They discuss the different forms...

In this enlightening episode, Suz sit down with Dr. Yuliya Saling, a seasoned naturopath who shares her journey into holistic medicine and her innovative approach to health care. Dr. Sailing delves into the principles of naturopathy, emphasizing the importance of treating the whole body and finding the root causes of health issues rather than just addressing symptoms.

The conversation covers fascinating topics like frequency-specific microcurrent therapy, a non-invasive treatment that uses electrical frequencies to support the body's healing processes. Suze recounts her transformative experience with Dr. Sailing's methods, including the use of lymphatic and magnesium creams and...

Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode, we hear Mr. Ugur Zengince (Mr. Zen), as he discusses Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School.  Listen to Mr. Zen, Suz and Mac go in depth on many topics, such as: how he overcame culture shock on his very interesting journey; why having a mutual respect with his students has been so important to creating a good learning environment; what he and his staff have been able to do to bring real life business experience into the classroom; and w...

Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode, we hear Doctor Ted Sun, as he discusses Systems Approach to Learning.  Listen to Ted, Suz and Mac go in depth on many topics, such as: why it’s time we revamp the way we learn; how to educate in ways that create sustainable learning; what businesses can do to create a culture that harmonizes the needs of employees and company goals; also, Dr. Ted provides an inventive three step learning process that will improve your life immensely! 

Listen to Behind the Door's season 1 finally presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode, we hear from Noman Husain, as he discusses Living by Guiding Principles.  Listen to Noman, Suz and Mac go in depth on many topics, such as: how to unleash the power and have the courage to be an entrepreneur; why transformability techniques can bring you better fulfillment out of life; what understanding your passion can do for you on your way to excelling; how to connect with people in a virtual environment; and some enlightening conversations around good practices t...

Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode, we hear once again from Lisa Cini, as she discusses Building the Mansion.  Listen to Lisa, Suz and Mac go in depth on many topics, such as: when in uncharted territory, why it’s important to focus on results; how to put power in your intentionality; what technology is available to maximize quality of life and independence; what exciting things the mansion project will include to try for yourself; and asking the question: Do we maintain our body’s as we...

Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode, we hear once again from our first ever guest on our podcast, David Radlo, as he discusses Strategic Business Planning.  Listen to David, Suz and Mac go in depth on many topics, such as: how to create a vision and align your business to it; why he recommends bringing in an outside party to help pull together all ideas from all levels of a company; what talents can be developed by understanding peoples blind-spots; and how not planning for y...

Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode, we hear from Frank Gibson, as he discusses the Manufacturing Talent Pool Crisis.  Listen to Frank, Suz and Mac go in depth on many topics, such as: why are most students, teachers and parents still not looking at manufacturing as a great career path; how expectations are even higher for a knowledgeable, skilled worker; what educators are doing to partner with forward thinking businesses to increase interest; why America should no longer look at itself as just a service i...

Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode of Behind the Door, we hear from Debbie Peterson, as she discusses Getting to Clarity.  Listen to Debbie, Suz and Mac go in depth on many topics, such as: finding the keys to the kingdom by asking questions; how important it is to step outside your comfort zone so you grow as a person; why finding the right mentor isn’t always easy; how to identify the experiences you want in a job; and what decisions you should consider so...

Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode of Behind the Door, we hear from Jerry MacCleary, as he discusses the role of Chief Diversity Officer.  Listen to Jerry, Suz and Mac go in depth on many topics, such as: how to build a strategy to change the culture; why hiring to the talents and characteristics of an individual needs to be the focus; what success can be gained by listening to all perspectives; and the amazing work that he and The Advanced Leadership Initiative are building a...

Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode of Behind the Door, we hear from Seth Duckworth, as he discusses fractional sales leadership.  Listen to Seth, Suz and Mac go in depth on many topics, such as: reducing costs through outsourcing; why small business owners need to get out of their own way; how utilizing transferable skills in a small company is necessary for growth; and a great story about how he was able to help Big Red and Marge maximize their company’s sale price.

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Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode of Behind the Door, we hear from Sarah Martin, as she discusses – Bet on yourself; go for it!  Listen to Sarah, Suz and Mac go in depth on many topics, such as: being comfortable in the uncomfortable; taking a job despite not being 100% fit; why financial responsibilities equal power; how servant leadership style served her well; why you can stand out if you have positive mental posture; and what makes diversity and inclusion so important to a flourishing company.

Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode of Behind the Door, we hear from Ritch Ramey, as he discusses taking people from ‘K’ to Gray.  Listen to Ritch, Suz and Mac go in depth on many topics, such as: why successful companies are embracing new Industry 4.0 technology methods; how doing so will not only increase profits but also improve employees’ lives; what getting kids involved at a young age means to the manufacturing industry’s success; and why he believes America’s next “moonshot” is to lead the world...

Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode of Behind the Door, we hear from Jerry MacCleary, as he discusses delivering, even during a crisis! Listen to Jerry, Suz and Mac go in depth on many topics, such as: why listening to people and learning their value is so paramount to success; how Jerry was able to create sustainability for a multi-billion dollar business; what some of the setbacks were to rapid merging and acquisition; and how significant it is to create and maintain a good culture...

Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode of Behind the Door, we hear from Mac himself, as he discusses ways to think about talents and why. Suz interviews Mac on many topics, such as: how Mac’s own talents led him to be an expert in this arena; how to effectively track and utilize individuals' talents to hire, train and develop; also, what can we do to better define our own talents, especially those that transfer indirectly. 

Enjoy the show!

Listen to Behind the Door's next episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode of Behind the Door, Jeff Mers, discusses the Ostrich vs. the Olympian. Jeff, Suz and Mac discuss many topics, such as: what business owners are doing to combat pandemic impacts; how to effectively use individuals' talents; why surrounding yourself with a great team turns you into an Olympian; and how aligning your people to the business strategy can make your company grow faster and make more money!

Listen to Behind the Door's third episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey. In this episode of Behind the Door, Lisa M. Cini, discusses propelling business growth with resiliency as well as her new book "The Baby Boomers Guide to Leveraging Technology". Lisa, Suz and Mac discuss many topics, such as: why mentorship is critical to your career success; how to not only deal with, but embrace, challenges faced during business growth; what great new technology is available to enhance our lives; and a sneak peak into her exciting new project, The Mansion, which we...

Dr. Ivan Misner discusses networking in the new normal as well as his new book "Who's in Your Room". Ivan, Suz and Mac discuss many topics, such as, how networking is still just as important in this virtual world, the importance of being focused and not frozen, why it's so important to filter who you bring into your room and a great story about how the butterfly effect of networking brought him to meet Richard Branson.

Listen to Behind the Door's first ever episode presented by ClearView Studios, hosted by Suz and Mac McVey.  In this episode of Behind the Door, David Radlo, discusses his new book "Principles of Cartel Disruption".  David, Suz and Mac discuss many topics such as helping entrepreneurs on their journeys, how to best utilize your resources and align your organization to get results, why goal setting is so important and, best of all, his business's market penetration into Cuba.  Enjoy!