Building What Matters Most: Leah Hartzell on Leadership, Legacy, and Living with Purpose

In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with marketing leader, educator, and entrepreneur Leah Richards Hartzell. Leah shares how the legacy of her father, Dr. Mark “Doc” Richards, continues to shape her leadership, parenting, and business philosophy. From launching Bulldog Moving Company to mentoring college students and balancing family with meaningful work, this conversation explores what it means to build a life that leaves a lasting impact. Main Talking Points: The lasting legacy of Dr. Mark “Doc” Richards Growing up after losing her father at a young age The values of “Glorify God. Work Hard. Have Fun. Choosing Indiana Wesleyan and discovering a passion for business Transitioning from pre-med to marketing Becoming both a marketing professional and educator Why mentoring students extends beyond the classroom Launching Bulldog Moving Company from the ground up Building a customer-first culture through servant leadership Lessons learned from entrepreneurship and family business Raising children while pursuing meaningful work Why leadership begins with investing in people Defining success through faith, legacy, and intentional living