Summary

In this episode of Business & Brews, Matt Pierce sits down with Corey Towe, CEO of WildSparq, to unpack his unconventional journey from college ministry to startups, SaaS, and ultimately the CEO seat.

Corey shares the career lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy, including why exceeding expectations creates opportunity, the importance of building trust through follow-through, and his approach to entering a new role: listen, learn, then lead.

Matt and Corey also discuss what it takes to move into greater levels of leadership, why crushing your current role matters before chasing the next title, and how faith, wise counsel, and a bigger sense of purpose have guided some of Corey's most significant career and family decisions.

The conversation closes with an important reminder: leadership is costly. But for Corey, the reward is found in helping people and teams accomplish what they never thought possible.

In This Episode:

Why exceeding expectations creates career opportunities
The difference between simply doing your job and developing an ownership mindset
How to “listen, learn, then lead” when stepping into a new organization
Why your “say-do ratio” matters when building trust
How to position yourself for greater responsibility and leadership
The role of faith, prayer, and wise counsel in major career decisions
Why leadership comes with a cost
Finding purpose beyond a job title

Key Takeaway:

If you want the next opportunity, start by crushing the role you're in today. Build trust, follow through on what you say you'll do, and look for opportunities to add value beyond your job description.

About Corey Towe

Corey Towe is the CEO of WildSparq, a leadership development platform helping organizations equip leaders to lead with greater precision and impact. His career spans ministry, startups, SaaS, private equity-backed companies, and public organizations, giving him a unique perspective on leadership, career growth, and building high-performing teams.