The Get It Done Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joe Zanca
The Get it Done Podcast is for those of us with entrepreneurial minds. The best way to embrace entrepreneurship and learn about it, is talking with and listening to those who have taken the leap. "Get it Done" means those business owners and leaders who do what it takes to quite literally get it done. This could relate to ensuring quality results for their clients/customers, reaching and surpassing business goals, building a sustainable company, or putting out life's daily fires. The guests of this show have gotten it done, and know what it takes to control their own destiny. Although they are from all walks of life, and all different industries, it is fun to see the different ways they approach business ownership, yet, all the similar principles they tend to share.
Mike Scully is the Founder/CEO of Lever Gear.
He designs products, get them manufactured, and then try to understand all the other stuff needed to legally and effectively run a business and get those products into people's hands. His wife is handles the marketing and social media.
AJ Picard is the Founder of Clava App.
Clava is a new Creator app helping Creators monetize through Live Streams that pay them per minute based off of each viewer in their Stream. The second one viewer starts watching their stream that Creator starts earning.
Randy Ginsberg is an author and freelance content writer focused mainly on Web3, retail-tech, and related SaaS companies.
He published "Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying & Find Entrepreneurial Success", a book that dives into the stories and psychology behind a group of highly diverse and successful entrepreneurs who were bulled in adolescence. He spent over a year and a half interviewing a handful of CEOs and creatives who were bullied as kids in an attempt to uncover how these experiences shaped their entrepreneurial journeys.
His work has been featured in places like Forbes, Newsweek, and Morning Brew, and I now share my insights with a wide audience of business leaders, students, and parents.
Tavis Parker is the Co Founder of The Game Crafter, LLC.
The Game Crafter is the world’s first web-to-print game publishing company and offers a print on demand game publishing service. The Game Crafter empowers game designers around the world by allowing them to make a board game, card game, and custom playing cards through a website. Using the latest web technology, The Game Crafter developed a website platform that simplifies the design, manufacturing, and retail processes related to tabletop games.
The online community has grown to over 295,000 users worldwide. These users have designed over 225,000 different game titles with 8,100 of them self-published and available for sale in the online shop. The Game Crafter prints, assembles, shrink wraps, and ships thousands of games every month from its headquarters in Madison, WI.
The Game Crafter is also the leading supplier of board game parts with 2,000 board game pieces and parts in stock. Game pieces are sold in any quantity (no minimum orders) and volume discounts are automatically applied at checkout. Domestic and international shipping provided by USPS.
Andrew Savage is Founder/CEO of Suma Brands.
Suma Brands is a next-generation commerce platform focused on developing marketplace brands into household names.
Co-Founder and CEO at 365 Holdings.
365 Holdings is a Vertically Integrated Holding Company of DTC-centric Brands. We exist to build a high performing team of growth-minded professionals that makes an impact on the landscape of consumer brands.
It is built on durable capital for the express purpose of being the long-term home for these Micro Brands. We are a home for these brands to see profitable, sustainable growth for years to come. Operationally, we accomplish this through our vertically integrated shared services model; fundamentally, we accomplish this through a company culture that embraces our core values.
CEO of OCHO Candy, makers of the most delicious line of organic candy bars (Caramel and Nuts, Coconut, Mocha and Peanut Butter). Go to www.ochocandy.com for more info on the company. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the company including manufacturing, accounting, strategic planning, marketing, ingredient sourcing, and employee supervision.
Deena Ghazarian is the CEO/Founder of Austere which is a unique technology accessories brand committed to spectacularly designed, technologically superior products to power and connect your life. From high-performance power, cable and clean products, Austere represents the intersection of flawless, minimalist design and advanced technology to challenge the status quo. Austere stands apart from all other technology accessories manufacturers for its commitment to designing a new generation of products that offer consumers more stylish and better ways to connect both with their electronic devices and each other.
In 2006, Jonathan Carp, MD was visiting a friend in Japan when she took him to a Buddhist-run vegetarian restaurant on the outskirts of the beautiful city of Kyoto. He was introduced to konnyaku in different shapes and in noodles called shirataki. After discovering the health benefits of this amazing plant-based food and the positive health implications for his patients, he started Miracle Noodle with his family. As Miracle Noodle received positive accolades from the likes of Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Rocco Dispirito and being featured in magazines like Cosmo, Men Health, and First for Women and TV shows like The View, ABC News, Hollywood Tonight - the company expanded and so did the product offerings. We now offer a line of products consistent with the health goals of our customers, making healthy eating easy and delicious. All of our products are non-gmo, vegan, and grain free with an ever expanding option of organic options as well.
Kelly is a fourth-generation entrepreneur building the next phase of consumer product companies for the modern consumer. Kelly is one of Outside Magazines 10 Women to Know in the Outdoor Industry, a Wright Awards Finalist, and advisor to some of the top new Kickstarter brands. An operator at heart, she has over 10 years of experience in operations, logistics, finance, team building, and general management at both non-profit and for-profit businesses. She thrives in high-intensity workplaces wearing multiple hats and solving problems.
Chris is the owner of https://cavereproducts.com/. He is a true entrepreneur, recognizing an opportunity and taking serious action. I enjoyed our conversation and he was even kind enough to send a sample of his product which I thought was awesome! Thanks Chris.
Akilah Philip is someone to look up to. Not only as an amazing entrepreneur, but someone who took control over their own destiny and is doing exactly what she was put here to do. She has streamlined her sales funnel by positioning herself as a leader in her space, and we go in depth on how important that is today.
Piet Guachat is the President of Olympia Moving and Storage. He and go deep on his background, the world of moving and storage, and some game changing business philosophies that his organization of 300+ people have recently adopted.
Joseph Fung is an amazing guy. His company Uvaro has a goal to change life's and make major impacts. He is a serial entrepreneur and has an amazing outlook on business and life. Thanks Joe
Jay Webb is a great entrepreneur and podcaster. He amazed me in his ability to know his strengths, and how to play to them in business through doing creative outreach methods like podcasting. We discuss his experiences in both the world of recruiting and podcasting. Was a pleasure to have you on Jay!
I loved talking with Charles Dobens about business and life. We discuss how sometimes the best thing to do is to "Burn the Boats" when it comes to making a big move in life and in your career. What this means is that you give yourself no other choice than to pursue exactly what you want to pursue by cutting off any way of going back to what you had long considered "safe." Charles is a great investor and coach, and we talk about RE investing at length as well!
Thanks Charles.
Erin Richardson has a great entrepreneurial story. Her and her husband are living a form of the American dream by running their own insurance company together while simultaneously raising their family and experiencing the rest of life's wonders. Thanks Erin!
Stephen Wahome is doing incredible things. He has created a tech company that creates platforms for business by utilizing the immense outbound talent in Africa. We talk about his experience thus far, his partnership, and how important it is to have a good team who all focuses on what they are goad at.
Steve Wallace is a entrepreneurs financial advisor. We talk about how important it is to have a great standing with your clients, and be as helpful as possible. Try to provide as much value as you can, even when you are not directly making money on each "value" transaction. Thanks Steve.
I really really admire Kelli Wentzell's passion for what she does. She is a tremendous therapist, and even gives us a tour of her shop! Thank you Kelli.
Branick is a very impressive young entrepreneur. He has started a company to revolutionize how realtors interact with the photos they take for their listings. Aryeo is going to be a huge success with someone like Branick leading the way. We talk about business, start ups, late nights in the office, and all the fun stuff that comes with owning a business.
Thanks Branick!
Cristina was an absolute pleasure to talk to! She is a cereal entrepreneur and a tremendously successful one at that. She has a great approach to business and I think anyone could learn a lot from her attitude and outlook on team building. I cannot wait to watch her company continue to grow. Thanks so much for sharing Christina!
Pam and William Hill are amazingly creative and fun people. They are pursuing their dream together as a married couple, and making a living in production. We talk about the world of production, and their ups and downs as entrepreneurs. I really enjoyed the energy they had during this show!
Shelley North is from the same home town as me, and is a tremendous entrepreneur. Her skin care company has been a staple in our town for 19 years, and I loved to hear her thoughts on business.
John Schnauck and I sat down and had a great conversation full of cool stories and business insights. John is a very interesting guy who has a great perspective on life and what really matters in your career.
Kate and Celso Dias are a husband and wife entrepreneur duo that are crushing the industry they are in. What started as a landscaping business is now an incredible full scape design and fulfillment company. They love what they do and I was lucky they shared their story with me!
Carrie Vee is awesome! Her purpose is an inspiration and her drive to do well with her coaching and mentorship business left me wanting to do more! Carrie is also a podcaster and the host of "Coffee and Tea with Carrie Vee". I really enjoyed this one!
Jerry O'Dwyer is someone I looked up to the day I met him. He is a great entrepreneur, and has built a successful organization at Wave Technologies. Jerry and I talk about the journey, the tough times, and how hard entrepreneurs can be on themselves.
Ryan Acone is a great entrepreneur. He is the Principle of Evo Boston and is leading a team of 20 agents in Boston. They have some awesome projects going on, and are doing some really big things around the city. Ryan and I talk business, reputation, sports and more. Thanks Ryan!
Joe Khoury blew me away in this episode. For someone who is so young, he is so educated and has already accomplished so much. Joe is in the cannabis industry, and honestly seems to be a leader in the space. He touches upon his story, and some horror stories as well!
Geva Barash is a former Israeli Army commander and now has his own security company. We talk about how relevant security is to todays world, and some of the cool things Geva likes to do outside of work! Was a pleasure Geva!
Neil Silva is an architect in MA, and shares his entrepreneurial story with us. He has a relatively traditional journey in getting started but his approach to being remote early on, and his love for his work is very inspiring, and anyone who is looking to start a company should here how Neil approaches business and runs his shop. Thanks Neil!
Bill Stinnett is a world class sales coach. He is a a great guy who has had a tremendously successful career and is always innovating to this day. We talk about sales, and relationships, and also discuss his interests outside of work! Check out https://www.salesexcellence.com/.
Jeff Dyer is an old friend of mine, and a great dude. He is also a great business man, who founded and runs his own staffing agency, only a few years into knowing the staffing business. Jeff and I talk about the good times, bad times, and everything in between! Thanks Jeff!
Chris Bond is an awesome guy. He is a man of principles who makes rules for himself. He also likes to make rules to create "chaos" which is awesome! As a fan of operating in chaos, I enjoyed talking to him about everything.
John Gleason is a serial entrepreneur who I have had the pleasure to work with for the last 3 years. His company Supporting Strategies does book keeping for SMBs, and we discuss just how important it is to have up to date books on this episode! John is a very smart business man, and I learned a lot from this discussion alone!
Adam and Brian Jaspon are cousins, and are the team behind Centerline Development. They are about to join forces and take on a handful of condo conversions around the greater Boston area. We had a great conversation and I know these two will be super successful.
John Meadows owns a vitamin and supplement company called Mountain Dog diet, and was a former body building champion! He was a pleasure to talk to about business, life, and the discipline and action it takes to get where you want to go.
Allan Mclennen is a next level business man. He is helping lead the way in some of the worlds most futuristic realm such as the application of artificial intelligence. He is involved in some brilliant companies, and was truly a pleasure to talk to.
Mike Murchison is a visionary. Hearing his story about where his company, and how he and his business partner got started is incredible, considering where they are and what they are doing today!
Reese Jones is a second generation business owner. He and his father run a successful moving and storage business, and a self storage company. Reese talks about his success implementing some modern forms of marketing to his fathers already successful business.
Jeff run and amazing business known as SafetyTrack. They are providing leading edge tech to make sure that fleets of all businesses are on the road in the safest possible way. Jeff and I discuss our entrepreneurial journeys on this episode!
Tom Hoenig has revolutionized an industry. His company went from performing a specialty service, to being one of the top software brands in the world of machine manufacturing. and testing. Tom and I discuss how being in business day in and day out will often present new opportunities, so it is good to keep your eyes open!
Rachel Leone is the an incredible business woman. Her ability to pivot her tremendous event marketing company during the pandemic, and continue to thrive while opening up new lines of business is an exceptional story. Rachel and I talk about what it has been like to deal with Covid and our thoughts on the future of business.
Tom Hoenig has revolutionized an industry. His company went from performing a specialty service, to being one of the top software brands in the world of machine manufacturing. and testing. Tom and I discuss how being in business day in and day out will often present new opportunities, so it is good to keep your eyes open!
This was an awesome episode for anyone in the Moving and Storage industry. These two are rock stars. Katie is spearheading the Moving and Storage Conference of the ATA, and JD is one of the top names in United States Moving and Storage industry.
Russ Taylor is a fantastic executive in the moving industry. We discuss his experiences in his career and what it has been like to own it with his brother.
Michelle opened my eyes to a whole new world with her BANK training. Personality recognition that is so simple, yet so accurate, and can help teach those trained in it how to approach anyone they come across with the right mentality and communication skills.
Brian French is a family man in both his personal and business life. A lot of family businesses start with one generation and get handed down to the next. In Brian's case, he started Red Earth Productions with his children. They are a family owned micro business that do great work, and we discuss all sorts of business.
Joe Paolucci is the commissioner of the Futures Baseball League in New England. Joe is a former baseball player himself, and now heads an organization that rivals the Cape Cod League.. The league is full of the nations top college prospects, and each team is owned by individual ownership groups. Joe and I discus the organization of a professional sports league, and how it is very much all about business.
Aidan O'Connell is the owner of a company called Oldschool Auto Care , and has been growing the business the right way for 4 years. He is a hustler, who takes pride in doing exactly right by the customer, even if it means he is working til midnight. We discuss the importance of networking, and putting customers first.
Jason is a sales expert who has written books, filmed over 400 podcasts, and runs a very successful company on sales and his tactics. Jason was a great person to sit down with and discuss sales, building a team, and running a business.
Kate Stallings is a very successful marketer. We talk about how fun it has been to start a podcast. Both of us are a little over 6 months into the experience and we discuss how rewarding and impactful it can be, even if it isn't everything we both want it to be yet!
Josh Belinsky is a young entrepreneur who is well on his way to a very successful career. Josh and his team at Slate Milk have launched a successful Brand in both big box stores and ecommerce, and it is great to hear about his experiences across all walks of business. Thanks Josh!
Chris Jones has moving and storage in his blood and bones. That is why he is a VP at one of the nations most successful moving companies. If he were to consult me on relocation, I would listen whole heartedly, because not many people know as much about moving and storage as Chris! Thanks for you perspective Chris.
Michael Monteforte is a fantastic attorney who specializes in Estate planning. He talks about his come up, and how he chose to work for himself rather than go the traditionally route.
Nick Capozzi is someone I want to do another episode with from just a biography standpoint. He is hilarious, and has had an amazingly unique career. Nick is an expert marketer and is great at building his personal brand on Linked In, even though he only just started! Thanks Nick!
Ron Greenbaum is awesome. His position in life is where I aspire to be one day. CEO of 7 companies, and owner of all of them. He has his hands in many opportunities, and they all stemmed from building a very successful business in one industry, and branding our from there. The "Basement Doctor" was a phenomenal guest!
David Goldstein has had a truly fascinating yet very successful career. We are both opportunity junkies, so we discuss how when you're out there and living business, it is fun to see all the unique ideas you can come up with. David is a master of event planning, and a very cool person who has some great stories that he shares with us.
Ashton Silverman is a killer salesman. He has a great story on how he got started in business, and some great stories about his mentors. Ashton is also a family man, and we talk about how the world slowing down has taught us a lot about what is really important! Thanks Ashton!
Marcy Robbins is the owner of Berman Moving and Storage. Her and her husband took over the company three years ago, and have been able to run it successfully, expanding the company into new services such as installation and international/cross state freight. She is a hardworking person who cherishes giving back to her community in any way she can. We talk about how giving goes a long way in life, and for business.
Bennett Deady is a savage. He is our Director of Strategic Relationships at OnDemand Storage, and have brought our company to 8 cities in a short 4 months. Bennett and I talk about how cool it has been to take an idea and turn it into reality. He is a great salesperson and friend... and this was a lot of fun.
Jess Lynch is doing Gods work. By Gods work, I mean she is holding people accountable for commitments they make to themselves across all walks of life. If you commit to eating healthy, exercise, meditation, her program Wish Route will hold you accountable by having a real human text you on a daily basis to encourage your success and progress. Check it out! https://www.wishroute.com/
Christina Skillman has an awesome story. At the age of 15, she knew she wanted to do exactly what she is doing today. She leads a company focused on delivering the highest quality of video marketing to her clients. We talk about the importance of being able to pivot, as well as having a niche and not trying to be everything to everyone.
Bob Bernard is a Babson grad like myself. His company focuses on a very important element of entrepreneurship, which is making software development easier and more understandable for business. They also specialize in building software as well. We speak on the importance of good mentors and work life balance.
Sam Crowther and Neil Cohen are the owner and CMO of Kasada. Kasada is taking the world by storm, making it nearly impossible for bots that steal and manipulate data to infiltrate their clients. Sam is the founder of the company, and moved to NYC from Sydney Australia. He and Neil talk about the importance of getting their message out in a creative, simple way when marketing their products and services, as well as their different leadership approaches.
Heather O'Neil is a cereal entrepreneur and business coach. She has a wonderful company and is also an author. We talk about the importance of recognizing certain aspects about yourself and giving back to everyone in your life, especially the less privileged.
Jill Vandor is a real life cupid. Her company Lunch Dates matches up professionals with one another with the goal of finding true love. It is much more in-depth than modern aps where swiping frequently is the name of the game. Jill and her team take the time to really get to know their clients and give them the best chance at success by setting them up with people who fit their ideal profiles, and letting love take it from their. Her experience in business is also a very good story. Check it Out!
Nanye Green has had quite the accomplished career. She has Founded, sold, and re-founded her company Donovan/Green, while working and sharing experiences with some incredibly successful and top tear people. We speak about a variety of topics including books, branding, and the importance of role models. This is one you will not want to miss!
Geoff Matous has one of the best perspectives on leadership and management I have ever heard. His company also happens to be changing the world and their goal is to make the lives of 25M+ people battling COPD significantly better in the next decade.
Peter Callahan is a leadership & life coach, teacher, facilitator, and community builder. His passion is to teach and empower leaders, students, and professionals to discover and act on their values, pursue work they enjoy and the world needs, and bring deep connection and meaning to their lives. He has a private coaching practice and is the Leadership & Engagement Director at Copper Beech.
Justin Fein is in the middle of creating a revolutionary company in the world of Sports Gambling called Hedgebettor. He makes for a great guest, because he is who I perceive my audience as. Someone who is hungry, with a fantastic idea, that can learn from lessons others share to help make their dream a reality. Justin has a very bright future in this venture and knows it will take hard work and the right team to make it come together.
Nicole is a Rockstar baker! Her husband and her started a company called Hardcore Sweet out of a truck 8 years ago, and it has since become a very successful bakery! She has a great entrepreneurial story and spirit, and has been a winner of Cup Cake Wars multiple times! Check them out at Hardcoresweet.com!
Nick and I are from the same town of Braintree MA, and have been business associates and friends for the last few years. Nick is popular among the Braintree natives, and surrounding towns as one of the top realtors and someone who will do right by their clients no matter what. He has built a great real estate business that doubles in size year over year, and provides some good insight into managing clients.
Dino Confalone preaches hard work. The grind of entrepreneurship never ever stops, and working hard is a key component to getting your business where you want it to be. Dino is proof of how hard work and a good reputation can take you as far as you want to go in your career. Thanks Dino!
Ken Cheo is a engineer turned sales Guru, who as taken his talents as a salesman to the classroom, helping his clients make more money each and everyday. This episode is full of great lessons on business and growth, nd anyone who knows Ken knows he could sell ice to an eskimo, and teach you how to at the same time.
Kurt Chisholm is the founder of LeaseUp. LeaseUp is a technology software that is changing the landscape of commercial real estate brokerage as we know it. We talk a lot about being a start up in the tech world, how he got started, raising money, and sales. Kurt is a very bright guy who has a very bright future with LeaseUp!
Mike Petinge is the President of Abel Womack, a leader in the material handling space. Mike and I discuss the importance of culture, and the strategies he uses to manage 250+ employees.
Mike Hammond is a guy you want in your foxhole. He is a cyber security specialist who works with large government contractors and big companies to help prevent attacks. He shares with us some information about this world, and some simple ways to prevent this in your own companies.
Karen Navarrette is a fantastic up and coming real estate agent who has hustled to build a business from the ground up very quickly. She focuses on large development deals around greater Boston, and works with some of the areas top developers. Karen talks to us about the come up, and how hustle plays a huge roll in getting started in RE or any industry.
President Stephen Spinelli of Babson College is the optimizes entrepreneurship. He is the sitting President at the #1 entrepreneurship school in the world, founder and board member of multiple national brands including Jiffy Lube and Planet Fitness.
We had a wonderful conversation about the current world of education, business as well as the future of both.
n Matteson is the President and CEO of Liberty Bay Credit Union. This credit union is where I do my personal banking, as well as business banking for a number of reasons. Lyn has been a catalyst into the Bank's expansion and future outlook on building their customer base. He is a very intelligent, yet down to Earth person who was a pleasure to talk to.
Ricky Beliveau is a perfect example of hustle. He founded Volnay Capital while working full time in the corporate world. He was able to build his residential real estate portfolio with Volnay to be large enough to quit his job and work full time. Now he owns 4 real estate companies covering all sectors of real estate (ownership, development, brokerage, management). Ricky is a beast and if anyone wants to see how to run a business on social media check him out @VolnayCapital on Instagram.
Peter Cohan's world is real life Shark Tank. He is a high level investor, who has a brilliant way of viewing companies and finding value. He is also an avid writer, who has published 15 books and writes columns for Forbes magazine on a weekly basis. A truly brilliant business mind, who has dedicated his career to studying and teaching the art of business.
Alec is a hustler. He and his college buddies, similar to my story, founded a company together selling affordable range finders for golfers and they have never looked back. Alec is an example of someone who took the entrepreneurial leap, made the sacrifices, and is on his way to developing a successful ecommerce company. Check them out at https://www.pinnedgolf.com/
Ed Mezer is becoming a moving Titan in MA. His company Piece By Piece is known in the industry for their professionalism and talent. Ed has lead the charge since 2008, and experienced a number of company and real estate acquisitions along the way, all of which we touch upon in this episode.
Bill is a real estate investor who has owned millions of Sq/ft in commercial real estate through his company Calare Properties.
Chris Fitzpatrick is the go to guy for South Boston real estate. His data driven approach to the market is what differentiates himself from the rest. Chris is always a few steps ahead, and you will be able to quickly tell that he is looking outwards to predict what the market and the future of business will look like months from now. Check him out at
https://www.southiemap.com/
Joe Young is the Director of USA Medium Business Data Center Sales for Dell Technologies. He is a high level, key salesperson in one of the worlds top companies, and has been able to climb the ranks very quickly building and maintaining his own book of business and management team.
Butch Stearns is a Boston Legend. Our families happen to be neighbors in Braintree, MA, and I have been lucky to get to know him. Butch is the sports commentator on Boston News 25, and Chief Customer Officer of The Pulse. He is a great story teller and mentor, and it was a pleasure speaking with him.
Helen Garvey is amazing! In this episode, she educates us on the lending process, PPP and economic relief, as well as what it means to her to be a servant to her community, and why reinvestment into your community is so important. Thanks Helen!
Wim Prest is my first guest on The Getting it Done Podcast (formerly known as Barons of Boston). Wim is a business coach and executive at Dell Technologies. He has mentored and done business with some incredible people during his career, and for the first time on one of these calls, started interviewing me in the middle, which I really enjoyed. Thanks Wim!
Teagan Gaeta is a brand machine! She has taken her company "Ask Her About Real Estate" and parlayed it into so many cool opportunities. She is very inspiring and has a great outlook on the future of RE and the business world. Thanks for a great conversation Teagan!
Pamela Bardhi is a BARON! At the young age of 29 she has an unbelievable business resume and has already achieved tremendous success. She has sold and flipped real estate, bought and sold restaurants, and started an amazing podcast called UnderDog. Great episode with Pam!
Susan McConnell is a connector! Every time we talk I end up meeting 10 more people and it is amazing. That's why her companies are so useful to so many entrepreneurs. She offers a lot of good advice here for those who are in business or looking to start!
Jason is the owner of United Private Car. He is an awesome guy and has built a tremendous business in the private transpiration industry. He discuses the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and how it takes constant innovation to stay ahead of the game. Thanks for a great discussion Jason.
Laura was one of OnDemand Storage's first customers, and our first true business relationship. She is an incredible stager, and even better person, as she is always getting very involved in her community and all sorts of charitable endeavors. Laura and I talk about the importance of reputation and the ability to adapt.
This may have been my personal favorite episode to date. Gary is a scientist at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. When you get to his level, you are essentially an entrepreneur studying their own data on their own time.
We talk small business and what has happened during Covid-19... reasons why this is happening,.... and the coolest part is his breakdown of exactly how the vaccine works and why it is so revolutionary.
My biggest take away was his optimism on medicine, and humans being back on top in the near future. Thanks Gary, and anyone else who is on the front lines helping us out of Covid-19.
Matt Logan recently started Rise North Capital which is a premier financial services firm located in Braintree, MA. Matt has a great perception on business and navigating the tough parts of entrepreneurship with a positive attitude.
Jim Farrell is a public relations Guru. He has been working in the field of publication his entire career, and is a master of getting his clients great press on all forms of media. PRFirst is the name of his company, and he shares with us how to find him at the end of our talk. Thanks Jim!
Miles Veth is a powerful young business leader. His company Veth Group is a sales and marketing machine, and OnDemand Storage has directly benefited from working with their team. Miles talks a to us about faith, diversification, and disruption, which are three key components to starting and running a business. Enjoy!
Eric Mason is the CFO of The City of Quincy, MA. He gave some tremendously insightful information into his position as a CFO within a city. He also is the type of person who has a wonderful perspective on life, change, and entrepreneurship. It was a pleasure to talk to him and I think we can all learn a thing or two from listening.
Today I decided to go solo. I figured I would tell the audience a little more about me and my company's story. I hope you enjoy... if It is just rambling, reach out and make fun of me.
David Gammell is a partner at Gunderson Dettmer. He advises entrepreneurial companies in all stages of development, from formation to liquidity. David works with Hundreds of entrepreneurs and we had a great conversation today about some of his experiences.
Dave is a leading broker in the South Shore MA area and also help in business acquisition transitions for his clients. His company Ellis Realty epitomizes two key features of entrepreneurship: owning your territory, and filling your tool box. Ellis realty offers investment sales of all types of commercial properties, leasing of office and warehouse space, but also have arms in property management (cashflow) as well as business sale transactions, which typically have a real estate play on it as well.
Brian Scanlon, a long time friend and mentor to me (the reason I went to Babson) joined me today. I owe Brian a lot of credit for where I am today as a person, even though he may not know it. My career path and many of my closest friends stemmed from my time in college, and he had a massive influence on that decision. Thanks for Joining Brian!
Adam is an Entrepreneurs Entrepreneur. He is a founder, and helps founders maximize their ventures. If you want to get some tremendous advice about starting a business, listen here, and follow Adam on LinkedIn and Social Media!
Featuring Hussien Skaiky of Crowd Lending Inc. Hussien has been a major player in the Real Estate Lending world of Boston for the last 8 years and has funded over $250M worth of projects.
Bruce is the founder of AIS, one of the leading furniture distribution companies in the world. He is someone who can offer a lot of advice to young entrepreneurs, and even welcomed members of our audience to his facility where he employees 800+ workers.