Entrepreneur Close-Up: Recent Episodes
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Hear about our new series, Entrepreneur Close-Up, where we get up close and personal with entrepreneurs around the globe. These personal and compelling interviews appeal to anyone interested in business ownership. No matter your industry, you can learn from business owners who have been where you are now. In Entrepreneur Close-Up, we interview business owners in different industries to uncover their journey and learn what they know and how they learned it. Every entrepreneur has a story. Come hear ours!
In today’s competitive landscape, employees are the fearless sailors who keep companies afloat and guide them toward success. These hard-working and dedicated individuals are the backbone of any successful enterprise, and their contributions are invaluable.
In this edition of Entrepreneur Close-Up, I interview Jerick Henley, Chief Marketing Officer at American Health Staffing Group. Jerick strongly believes in employees defining a company’s culture, vision and, ultimately, its success. His achievements as a thriving entrepreneur are based on his drive to motivate and engage individuals to go above and beyond to ensure his companies’ triumphs.
Jerick is a serial entrepreneur who has spent the better half of three decades building thriving organizations from the bottom up. His first company was a technology and systems integration business that became a true disruptor in the market by changing the service model. His current venture, American Health Staffing Group (AHSG), is one of the nation’s largest, fully diversified healthcare staffing organizations, built on the same principles that had proven successful in the technology service industry. ASHG has been named one of the fastest-growing staffing firms in the U.S. and one of the best staffing firms to work for in the industry.
In this interview, we will learn more about how Jerick became a business owner and valuable insights, including:
- What to consider when going into business with a partner and how to make a partnership work
- The primary reason an entrepreneur’s business would fail
- Advice for promising entrepreneurs
Everyone has an interesting story about how they became an entrepreneur. We invite you to come hear Jerick’s.
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The path of an entrepreneur is rocky, and there is no guarantee of an easy, golden road. But entrepreneurs and small business owners can gain valuable lessons from those who came before them. These predecessors have set a standard for us to follow and offer hope to overcome any obstacles we may face.
If you are looking for the inside story, guidance and valuable lessons, tune into this must-watch interview with Jack Gilchrist. Jack is an exemplary attorney who started his own law firm many years ago. His experience can provide advice and insights for those seeking to embark on their own entrepreneurial path. His story inspires anyone who wants to learn what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.
Jack is the founding director and shareholder of Gilchrist Aviation Law, P.C., and heads the firm’s practice as special FAA and International Registry counsel. For over 30 years, Jack has focused his career on aviation transactions and building a great team to help provide his clients with the outstanding legal services he is known for.
In this interview, we will learn more about how and why Jack branched out to start his own law firm and gain valuable insights, including:
• The value of building a solid team
• Aligning personal goals with career expectations
• Providing mentorship and guidance
Everyone has an interesting story about how they became an entrepreneur. We invite you to come hear Jack’s.
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The most meaningful lessons we can learn as entrepreneurs and small business owners are from the experience of entrepreneurs that came before us. These people set the bar for us and give us hope that we can overcome the perceived hurdles that lay before us. In this edition of Entrepreneur Close-Up, I interview René Banglesdorf. She is an excellent example for those seeking the entrepreneur track and seeking guidance and insight into what it’s like to be and become an entrepreneur.
René is the founder and CEO of The Aviation Collective, a collaborative consulting company that equips leaders in aviation with tools to revitalize their organizations. Through her workshops and individual mentorship programs, she strives to strengthen the workplace’s overall profitability, safety, productivity and engagement with unique tools made for teams and individuals. In addition, The Aviation Collective improves workplace culture today to transform the impact of the industry tomorrow.
Previously, René was the CEO & Founder of Charlie Bravo Aviation, which brokered close to one billion in private aircraft transactions. She is also deeply involved in mobilizing resources and private and public partnerships in response to crises and disasters with the Sky Hope Disaster Relief Network.
In this interview, we will learn more about how René became an entrepreneur and valuable insights, including:
How taking small risks can turn into seismic opportunities for your career
Failures are inevitable, but facing them can change them into valuable lessons
Managing a business on the brink of failure
Conquering Imposter Syndrome
Everyone has an interesting story about how they became an entrepreneur. We invite you to come hear René’s.
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Journey, I interview Russell Kim, a lifelong successful entrepreneur. Russell has a unique story and a wide range of experience as a business owner. Through his story, you will discover that despite his achievements, a change in career direction got in the way of embracing his abilities.
At the early age of nine, Russell stumbled into entrepreneurship, helping his parents with their business. However, Russell discovered he loved electronics, so he opened Audio Dimensions, a custom audio and visual company. In three years, he sold the business for six times the operating profit, which is unheard of in an industry with a unique set of hurdles. However, after he sold his company, Russell started to lose his way and struggled to find a new career path.
Currently, Russell is an EOS implementer, helping others discover the success he had with Audio Dimensions. As a Professional EOS Implementer, Russell helps small to medium size businesses get everything they want out of their business, including understanding root causes of problems, how to lead more effectively, and getting everyone working towards the same vision with discipline and accountability, something EOS terms Traction®.
Please join us to hear Russell’s valuable story and learn more about:
- How he became an entrepreneur
- Keys to building a successful business
- How he overcame career doubts
- What it’s like to take a leap of faith in a new direction.
Every entrepreneur has a story. We invite you to come hear Russell’s.
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In this episode of Entrepreneur Close-Up, we interview Sarah Kalmeta, owner of Pivot Point, a mindset coach and developer of success strategies.
Sarah takes people stuck in their careers and coaches them to kiss their limitations goodbye and recognize their strengths to reach higher altitudes and aptitudes. She believes change doesn’t take time; it takes intention. The programs she develops for executives, entrepreneurs, teams and managers are tailored to the person’s needs and may sprinkle in wellness practices such as yoga, meditation and reiki.
Sarah is no rookie when it comes to coaching others and pivoting her own career. Early in life, Sarah was a competitive Olympic figure skater, which helped her build a foundation as a mindset coach.
Sarah has more than 17 years of professional coaching experience specifically focused on the business aviation industry. She graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has an MBA. Sarah also holds numerous wellness and coaching certificates, including yoga, energy work, boundaries, breathwork and mindset.
She currently designs programs to support a healthy lifestyle for aviation professionals and personnel through self-management of stress, coping with change and maintaining mental fitness.
Please join us to hear about Sarah’s entrepreneurial journey and learn more about:
- Her recent shift to becoming an entrepreneur
- How she adjusts her business for clients with different backgrounds and needs
- Her unique perspective on Imposter Syndrome
- Advice for future entrepreneurs
Every entrepreneur has a story. We invite you to come hear Sarah’s.
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Maybe you’ve heard the story before, but only in movies. The successful businesswoman gives it all up and travels home to live and save the family’s farm far away from the exciting city life. But for Mary Blackmon, this isn’t a movie; it’s her real life.
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In this edition of Entrepreneur Close-Up, I speak with Jennifer Kerr and Lori Payne, owners of Absolute Balance Pilates studio in Oklahoma City. Jennifer and Lori have built a successful business with a growing clientele. Along with strength and balance, their secret sauce is taking a personal and holistic approach with each client.
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test Every entrepreneur has a story. We invite you to listen to Tim’s. Tim is a home builder with over 20 years’ experience. He is the “son” in Turner & Son Homes. Tim is the CEO and still works with his partner Ben, his dad, who has been building since 1964. Tim’s story began in
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