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Executive Air Space Podcast

Conversations With People Who Build, Lead and Grow.

Hosted by John Traub, Executive Air Space Podcast features conversations with CEOs, founders, and business leaders about entrepreneurship, leadership, growth, and the decisions behind building something meaningful.

Episode 5

The Science of The Perfect Golf Club

Joe Lee - Chairman of Club Champion

Club Champion Chairman Joe Lee, joins John Traub to discuss custom club fitting, business growth, training, technology, and what goes into building a golf club for an individual player.

September 15, 2026
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Episode 4

The Customer Always Comes First

Stephen Lombardo - CEO and General Counsel at Gibsons Restaurant Group

Gibsons CEO Steve Lombardo joins John Traub to discuss the restaurant group's history, its approach to service, family leadership, growth, and the importance of taking care of every customer.

August 11, 2026
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Episode 3

The Truth About Building Success

Joe Dudy - Former President & CEO, Wilson Sporting Goods

Success isn't built overnight it's earned through curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to continuous growth. In this episode of the Executive Air Space Podcast, John Traub sits down with Joe Dudy, former President and CEO of Wilson Sporting Goods, to discuss the leadership lessons that shaped his remarkable 30-year career.

July 10, 2026
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Episode 2

Cooking Out is Always in

Dan Marguerite - Owner, Backyard Barbecue Store

Executive Airspace Podcast takes off with host John Traub of Stratos Jets for a special on-location conversation with Dan Marguerite, owner of Backyard BBQ in Wilmette, IL. In this full episode, Dan shares the past, present, and future of one of the North Shore’s most beloved barbecue destinations, while cooking up incredible meats from Second City Prime and revealing the mindset, discipline, and community focus behind his success.

June 11, 2026
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Episode 1

Wheels Up

John Traub - The Executive Air Space Agency CEO & Founder

Executive Air Space is wheels up. This first-ever episode introduces host John Traub, a proven sales and media leader turned private aviation franchise owner with Stratos Jets, to the marketplace and the podcasting world.

May 8, 2026
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