Adventurous Entrepreneurs: Recent Episodes
TJ Murphy
Much like life in general, entrepreneurship is an adventure. We all have a unique story to be told about business and all of the places life takes us throughout the entrepreneurial journey - full of triumphs and defeats, bumps in the road, wrong turns, new directions, and people who lent a hand along the way guiding you toward your final destination.
In each episode, we explore the journey of adventurous entrepreneurs to inspire, inform and guide others to take action to reach their goals.
Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Mikhail Gannage.
Mikhail is a robotic engineer turned entrepreneur with a deep-rooted passion for family, process development, and construction. Shaped by a family lineage of business ownership and real estate development, he forged his path by launching his own construction business. Overcoming numerous challenges, Mikhail returned to his roots on the Central Coast, reinvigorating the family business with a blend of engineering savvy and entrepreneurial spirit. For the past two decades, he's been dedicated to refining and innovating his company's operations, embodying perseverance, family values, and entrepreneurship.
Just a few of the golden takeaways Mikhail shares in this episode are the art of turning dreams into reality, the pay-the-price principle, why loving people is a strength in business, and how to choose the right company to build or remodel your home.
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Mikhail Gannage.
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Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Jesse Ritter.
Jesse’s life is the definition of adventure, having traveled around the world pursuing his passion for wildlife conservation and working as a wildlife biologist doing some pretty incredible things. Like the time he spent surveying monkeys solo hiking through an Ecuadorian cloud forest from 10 PM until sunrise for three months.
Today, he owns Wildwood Natural Resources, where he serves as an ecological consultant for small private landowners interested in establishing ecologically sound management plans. His primary focus includes forest management, aquatic/riparian restoration, permaculture-related systems, and firewise planning.
Just a few of the golden takeaways Jesse shares in this episode are why self-assessment is important as an entrepreneur, building a business that represents you and nurtures your passions, and finding freedom in entrepreneurship by incorporating your characteristics, strengths, and intrinsic needs into your business model.
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Jesse Ritter.
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Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Brock Schadler.
Walking away from a lucrative $100,000 signing bonus, Brock chose to take a year off from work, traveling the world, a journey that ultimately led him to start his own consulting business.
After napalming all safety nets in his life, Brock went through a transformation from a scared employee to a fearless entrepreneur that ultimately sparked a passion for installing predictable lead-generation systems tailored for coaches and consultants to help them triple sales in 45 days for 1/5 the Cost of a manager.
Just a few of the golden takeaways Brock shares in this episode are lessons learned from traveling the world with nothing but what could fit in a plastic garbage bag, why authenticity is a superpower and how to tap in, and practical tips you can apply today to become better at sales.
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Brock Schadler.
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Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Johnny Hammond.
Johnny is the founder of Reverb Films, a prominent video production company based in Bend, OR.
With an unwavering dedication to providing powerful and effective video marketing solutions, Reverb's expertise lies in crafting branded video content that carries purpose and meaning. By understanding the unique needs of businesses and brands, they have mastered the art of creating stories that leave a lasting impact on audiences and drive success for their clients.
In just a few short years, Johnny has transformed Reverb Films into one of the largest video production companies in Bend and has grown a team that is constantly pushing boundaries and seeking new ways to revolutionize the industry.
Just a few of the golden takeaways Johnny Hammond shares in this episode are the value of creating your own content, how to choose the right video production company, and tips for how to utilize effective video marketing.
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Johnny Hammond.
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Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Jevon Wooden.
Jevon is a dynamic business coach, speaker, author, US Army Reserve Veteran and Bronze Star Medal recipient who is passionate about helping motivated individuals and businesses achieve their goals.
He earned his master's degree in cybersecurity from Fordham University and his MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, drawing on his 12 years of experience in the military to hone his expertise in all aspects of leadership and peak performance under the highest possible stakes. Wooden's remarkable business growth and personal development ideas have been featured in top publications such as Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Foundr, Forbes, and Verizon.
Just a few of the golden takeaways Jevon shares in this episode are tips on mental health for entrepreneurs, why authenticity is your #1 unique selling point, and how to make Friends With The Competition And Win Big In Business.
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Jevon Wooden.
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Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Erik Berglund.
Erik Berglund is a dedicated entrepreneur, husband, and father who strives to maintain balance in all aspects of his life. Having worked as a sales leader for a multinational company for almost a decade, he became frustrated with the constant need to micromanage his team and found himself losing time and headspace that could be better spent on his passions and loved ones.
This experience inspired him to develop the REACT framework for accountability, which he teaches in his program, the Language of Leadership. Through guided coaching and facilitated practice of these skills with peers, Erik helps leaders develop the Language of Leadership habit, empowering them to build effective teams and earn back their time.
Just a few of the golden takeaways Erik shares in this episode are how to hold your people accountable, steps to becoming a better leader, and the power of cultivating a community that pushes you to reach new heights.
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Erik Berglund.
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Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Genesis Vaquero.
Genesis is a dynamic and inspiring 22-year-old who wears multiple hats as a driven college student, Youth Motivational Speaker, and Digital Marketing Specialist.
With 5 years of marketing experience, she has worked with a variety of clients, including 2x Gold Medalist and retired WNBA player Ruthie Bolton.
Despite facing adversity at a young age, losing her father to cancer, and being severely bullied, she has overcome these challenges with resilience and optimism. Genesis's personal experiences have fueled her passion for inspiring, uplifting, and guiding others in the right direction. With her people-oriented approach, Genesis is a motivating force that inspires others to reach their full potential.
Just a few of the golden takeaways Genesis shares in this episode are tips on how to network like the best, the power of vision boards, creating an Oprah list, and how to take risks that open up life-changing opportunities.
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Genesis Vaquero.
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Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Jarrod Souza.
Jarrod is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer with a decade of experience working for Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands in the e-commerce space. He is renowned for his expertise in finance, data, and marketing analytics, which has helped companies achieve remarkable growth.
Having served as the CFO at Michael Hyatt and Company, Jarrod was inspired to start his own firm, The Scale Method, to provide virtual CFO services to e-commerce brands. His firm specializes in helping companies with top-line revenue between $3MM and $20MM to scale by providing them with strategic advice and guidance on how to grow their business.
Just a few of the golden takeaways Jarrod shares in this episode are how to set your business up to survive and thrive during a recession, one asset which, when used correctly, can become the goose that lays the golden egg in your business, and how to avoid the most common mistakes when it comes to financial reporting.
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Jarrod Souza.
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Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Joshua Jensen.
For the past two decades, Josh has built and turned around companies and teams from the ground up. Through his experiences as a leader, he has learned that character is a better indicator of talent, impact on culture, and "fit" than a creatively-crafted resume. Skills can be learned, but character attributes and soft skills can only be acquired and developed over time.
Founder of multiple companies, serving as the CEO and Managing Director at several more, and hitting rock bottom along the way, Josh’s story and experiences provide a wealth of insight into succeeding as a leader and living a life built around intentionality, creating thriving communities, and building relationships that lead to greatness.
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Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Chris Bloomquist, Co-Founder & VP of Talent at The Talent Mine.
Chris is an engineer, father, entrepreneur, husband, adult Lego enthusiast, and ultimate frisbee coach. He’s an empathetic leader and seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, technical recruiter, and software engineering professional passionate about leveraging that expertise in the recruitment field.
Just a few of the golden takeaways Chris shares in this episode are a crash course in entrepreneurship 101, how to hire the right people, career advice and how to land a job, why getting sales experience is critical, and managing mental health as an entrepreneur.
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Chris Bloomquist.
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Joining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today are Isaiah Lopez & Vince Bicicchi, the Founders of a revolutionary Travel Safety App, Ozzie.
In response to the Paris Attack in November 2015, CEO, Isaiah Lopez, built his first commercial travel safety algorithm. After raising funds and maturing the algorithm to a real-time web app, traveling employees and executives at Fortune 500 companies could access immediate support if they were affected by a global safety incident.
Since then, over 50M users across 200 global markets speaking 9 different languages have used this app to stay safer while traveling.
Just a few of the golden takeaways Isaiah and Vince share in this episode are the importance of unrelenting patience, tips for starting a company with a cofounder, how to deal with rejection and succeed as a startup, and how to travel safely with a new app on your phone.
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Isaiah Lopez and Vince Bicicchi.
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We all have a unique story about business and all of the places life takes us throughout the entrepreneurial journey - full of triumphs and defeats, bumps in the road, wrong turns, new directions, and people who lent a hand along the way, guiding us toward our final destination.
In this Podcast, we will be interviewing adventurous entrepreneurs who are examples of success in their businesses, relationships, and life, impacting their families, communities & industries along the way.
In this episode, TJ is joined by his wife and the host of the Engage For Good Podcast, Alli Murphy, who turns the mic around to interview TJ about his own journey and goals for this Podcast.
Learn More About The Podcast At AdventurousEntrepreneursPodcast.com
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