Episode 188: Success Only Precedes Work in the Dictionary with Brett Gilliland
How do you create a definition of success that is both personal to you and leaves a legacy for others? Brett Gilliland, Founder & CEO at Visionary...
Insights Contributor Updated on February 17, 2026

Not doing life alone, transforming an entire organization, and creating a vision are just the tip of the iceberg of what David Hartley, Director of Advisory Services at Anders CPAs + Advisors, breaks down with Lisa.
Bio:
David Earned his B.Acy at SIU
He Partner and the Director of Advisory Services at Anders
David also oversees the strategy of the firm’s advisory services practice, identifying areas to enhance existing services and expand into other areas.
Former VP & CIO at Arch Coal and was responsible for leading Arch Coal's technology with a focus on optimizing business processes along with enhancing safety and environmental efforts.
In 2018, he won The Outstanding Visionary, Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA) Award
Dave's Something Extra: Vision
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Credits:
- Lisa Nichols, Host
- Scott Crosby, Executive Producer
- Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer
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