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Ben Fanning

Commander · DISC type D
Host of The Lead the Team Podcast (Top 2% on Apple/Spotify) at The Fanning Group
📍 Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Ben is an award-winning B2B podcast producer and host, recognized for creating a Top 2% globally ranked show. He has interviewed over 600 C-level leaders from brands like Honeywell and IBM. People who have worked with him describe him as knowledgeable, professional, and energetic. He holds an MBA from Georgia Tech and a BS from The University of Alabama.

Ben is a self-proclaimed "Bama fanatic" and also enjoys playing tennis and practicing yoga. He co-hosts the "Americana Curious" podcast, which explores the stories behind Americana music and artists, indicating a deep passion for the genre. He champions integrating personal passions with professional life to avoid burnout.

He once led his team, “The Wrecking Ballz, ” to victory in the Chucktown Bocce Championship in Charleston, S. C.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Host of The Lead the Team Podcast (Top 2% on Apple/Spotify)
Job Level
Senior
Location
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Personality Overview

How Ben shows up

Strong-Willed
Very Quick
Decisive

They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Priorities

Topics Ben cares about

B2B Podcasting
He helps B2B companies create revenue-generating podcasts and won a 2025 Gold Stevie Award for "Best Business Podcast" for his work.
Executive Leadership
He hosts a top-ranked podcast where he interviews C-level executives from global brands and is a leadership columnist for Inc. Magazine.
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Career

Work history

8-2020
Host of The Lead the Team Podcast (Top 2% on Apple/Spotify)
The Fanning Group
10-2016 - 11-2025
Leadership Columnist
Inc. Magazine
11-2014
#1 Bestselling Author
The Fanning Group
11-2011 - 10-2018
Global Leader and Executive Strategist
Honeywell
2-2011
Executive Podcast Producer for Top B2B Brands | 2025 Gold Stevie Winner
The Fanning Group
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2001 - 2002
MBA
Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
1994 - 1998
BS
The University of Alabama
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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