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In this episode, we talk to Jordan Babineaux (NFL Veteran & Entrepreneur) as we discuss his journey, his new book, and so much more. Purchase Pivot To Win: How To Win In Life, Sports, & Business Check out The Pivotal Moments Podcast More On Jordan Jordan Babineaux transitioned from nearly a decade playing in the NFL to become a sports broadcaster, serial entrepreneur, and business executive. Jordan helps companies, teams, leaders, and youth navigate their pivots.

Often partnering with his brother, Jonathan Babineaux, former defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons, Jordan has built several successful businesses, including a film production company and a Seattle-based transportation service. During football season, Jordan maintains his passion for the sport, serving as a TV and radio analyst for the Seattle Seahawks.

Jordan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication from Southern Arkansas University and earns his MBA from Seattle University in 2021. He and his brother founded the Babineaux Foundation, a nonprofit that gives back to their hometown of Port Arthur, Texas, and supports Lupus research. Jordan lives in Seattle with his wife and three children while squeezing in a round of golf with friends as often as possible. Hectic is an all-in-one business management software built specifically for freelancers who are just getting started or looking to take their freelance business to the next level. Sign up at gethecticapp.com/thestartuplife Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode, we talk to Curtis J. Morley (Serial Entrepreneur & Author) as talk about his book, The Entrepreneur's Paradox, the work he does at the University of Utah, and so much more. Purchase The Entrepreneur's Paradox: How to Overcome the 16 Pitfalls Along the Startup Journey More on Curtis Curtis Morley is a 5x entrepreneur, educator, thought leader, patent holder, and innovator. He is the Founder and CEO of The Entrepreneur's Paradox and is the author of the best-selling book with the same name. Curtis is a sought-after speaker and has presented at events around the globe including Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and China.

Curtis has coached entrepreneurs in multiple industries and verticals. He has a passion for helping entrepreneurs achieve next-level growth and results. Curtis is also an owner in eLearning Brothers and helped the company achieve 10x growth in five years, acquiring 96 of the Fortune 100 as clients and becoming the 3rd largest brand in eLearning. He has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year, 40 under 40, Hot 100, and Inc. 500/5000 six times including Inc. Hall of Fame award. Curtis helped eLearning Brothers to become the #1 fastest growing company in the Silicon Slopes and has been honored to be on the fastest-growing list ever since. Prior to eLearning Brothers, Curtis also served as head of Corporate and Global Marketing for FranklinCovey.

Curtis has five children and two grandchildren. Outside of business, Curtis loves to compete in marathons, IronMan, and relay races. He has a passion for music - singing, playing, and songwriting. One of his favorite things is to sit outside on a hot summer night playing in sync with the chorus of crickets in his backyard. Follow The Startup Life On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Follow the StartupBlog or buy some gear from our website. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and digital products that we are beginning to offer.

You can also donate to the show via CashApp: $TheStartupLifePod Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode, we talk to Tom Eisenmann (American economist & current Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School) about his new book, why he loves teaching the case method at Harvard, and so much more. Purchase Why Startups Fail: A New Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Success More On Tom Tom Eisenmann is the Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School; the Peter O. Crisp Chair, Harvard Innovation Labs; and Faculty Co-Chair of the HBS Rock Center for Entrepreneurship, the Harvard MS/MBA Program, and the Harvard College Tech Fellows Program. In recent years, he has served as Chair of Harvard's MBA Elective Curriculum--the 2nd year of the MBA Program--and as course head of The Entrepreneurial Manager, taught to all 900 1st-year MBAs. With colleagues, he has launched 14 MBA electives, including Entrepreneurial Failure, MBA Startup Bootcamp, Launching Tech Ventures, Scaling Tech Ventures, Entrepreneurial Sales & Marketing, and Product Management 101.

Professor Eisenmann received his Doctorate in Business Administration ('98), MBA ('83), and BA ('79) from Harvard University. Prior to entering the HBS Doctoral Program, Eisenmann spent eleven years at McKinsey & Company, where he was co-head of the Media and Entertainment Practice. He serves as a director on the board of Harvard Business Publishing. Follow The Startup Life On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Follow the StartupBlog or buy some gear from our website. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and digital products that we are beginning to offer.

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In this episode, we talk to Tarin Calmeyer (Chief Wellness Officer of Remote Team Wellness) about living abroad, why a great fitness plan is important for entrepreneurs, and so much more. More On Tarin Tarin Calmeyer has spent over ten years bringing her yoga and meditation expertise to people around the world with a teaching style that highlights her deep understanding of the body, mindfulness, and conscious living. Tarin is a Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness Coach with a background in Osteopathy and has extensive experience working with brands from Puma to Movenpick Resorts. In 2020 Tarin and her team launched Remote Team Wellness, a live virtual wellness solution designed to bring health and balance to companies and their employees. Sessions are simply booked online and employees arrive via video conferencing to meet a real teacher for a personalized session. Through this service, Remote Team Wellness reduces stress, increases productivity, and promotes fitness among teams. Hectic is an all-in-one business management software built specifically for freelancers who are just getting started or looking to take their freelance business to the next level. Sign up at gethecticapp.com/thestartuplife Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In our first episode recorded through Clubhouse, we talk to Ashley Garrison, CPA (Founder of GRF Financials) as gets us ready for tax season. She also takes questions from the audience. Go to GRF Financials website or call 901-728-2412 Hectic is an all-in-one business management software built specifically for freelancers who are just getting started or looking to take their freelance business to the next level. Sign up at gethecticapp.com/thestartuplife Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Follow us on Clubhouse to ask our guests questions as well. https://www.joinclubhouse.com/join/The Startup Life Pod/QLH4P6lx Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode, we talk to Darwin Liu (Serial Entrepreneur & Digital Marketer) as we discuss marketing in the future, his companies, and more. Check out XAgency and American Bully. Hectic is an all-in-one business management software built specifically for freelancers who are just getting started or looking to take their freelance business to the next level. Sign up at gethecticapp.com/thestartuplife Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode, we talk to Sarah Davidson (Founder Of Matcha Maiden) about her new book, her career, how she almost went into business with an Avenger, and so much more. Purchase Seize the Yay: Work, rest and play your way to #lifegoals. Subscribe to the Seize The Yay Podcast. More On Sarah A well-known entrepreneur and Founder of Matcha Maiden green tea, Sarah Holloway started her first business after suffering from a case of complete adrenal exhaustion. As a young lawyer looking for a caffeine-free fix to supplement her serious coffee habit, she ordered ten kilos of tea from Japan by accident. Starting up a side hustle to shift the nine kilos she didn't need, Matcha Maiden was soon born. It is now a multi-million-dollar company with success in various markets. Hectic is an all-in-one business management software built specifically for freelancers who are just getting started or looking to take their freelance business to the next level. Sign up at gethecticapp.com/thestartuplife Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode, we talk again to Simone Santana (Founder Of Akami Enterprises) about her recent vacation, the latest business news, and more. More On Simone As CEO of a consulting firm, Simone the Mastermind specializes in strategic intelligence and planning, business transformation, and collaborative culture. Her executive track record has produced exceptional bottom-line results in various business types, from small businesses to multi-million dollar franchises. I am Simone the Mastermind. I am a mom of two, author, speaker, and full-time entrepreneur as of 2014. I am a business strategist that assists entrepreneurs with scaling their businesses by developing strategies that aid in minimizing workloads and maximizing revenue. With over ten years of experience in business strategy, administration, and leadership, I have the expertise needed to level up your business and remind you of your confident and motivated self. Here at my consulting firm, Akamai Enterprise, I cater to the needs of business owners to guide them on overcoming organizational challenges, exceeding goals, and skyrocketing sales. Not only do I understand your pain points and your desires, but I also assist you in intending to both so you can do what you love when you want, while your bank account is going cha-ching in the process.

Hectic is an all-in-one business management software built specifically for freelancers who are just getting started or looking to take their freelance business to the next level. Sign up at gethecticapp.com/thestartuplife Follow The Startup Life On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Follow the StartupBlog or buy some gear from our website. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and digital products that we are beginning to offer. Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode, we talk to Tony Martignetti (Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Coaching) about how he helps his clients, his career, and so much more. More On Tony I am Tony Martignetti, a leadership coach, entrepreneur, idea generator, people connector, and a curious adventurer. I bring together practical experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity, to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change. I love helping people find clarity in their lives, so they are energized, fully present, and unstoppable. When leaders unlock their potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, they impact and inspire everyone around them. I have dedicated myself to helping people live a life of inspired purpose. Before I became a coach, I was a finance and strategy professional with experience working with some of the world’s leading life sciences companies. Along my journey, I also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. As I share my story, I want to leave you with three key lessons I learned along the way to help you on your journey from where you are now to where you would like to be. Hectic is an all-in-one business management software built specifically for freelancers who are just getting started or looking to take their freelance business to the next level. Sign up at gethecticapp.com/thestartuplife Follow The Startup Life On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Follow the StartupBlog or buy some gear from our website. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to ad free episodes, exclusive content, and digital products that we are beginning to offer. Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode J. Byrne Murphy (Founder & Chairman of DigiPlex) about his book, the personal challenges of building a business abroad, and why context matters building in a foreign land. Purchase Le Deal: How a Young American, in Business, in Love, and in Over His Head, Kick-Started a Multibillion-Dollar Industry in Europe

More On Byrne Byrne is an entrepreneur with more than thirty years of experience in international development and investment. Three times he brought US concepts to Europe and grew start-up companies into $1+ billion global enterprises.

After developing high-end mixed-use projects in Washington, DC in the 1980s and ‘90s, Byrne co-founded BAA-McArthurGlen, the company that imported the designer outlet concept to the UK and Europe. After opening the company’s Paris office in 1992, he led its expansion across Europe, resulting in more than $1 billion in sales.

He then developed private residence clubs, starting with restoring Palazzo Tornabuoni, a 15th century Medici palazzo in Florence, Italy. The Palazzo underwent a $250 million re-development and is now managed by The Four Seasons. In 2010, the project won Urban Land Institute’s prestigious Award of Excellence for EMEA.

Today Byrne co-owns DigiPlex, the leader in sustainable data centers in the Nordics, with Bill Conway, the Co-founder of The Carlyle Group. Byrne also owns and runs Kitebrook Partners, a real estate development and investment company.

A Cum Laude graduate of Harvard College, Byrne received his MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

After living in Europe for thirteen years, Byrne now resides in the Washington, DC area with his wife Pamela and four daughters. Hectic is an all-in-one business management software built specifically for freelancers who are just getting started or looking to take their freelance business to the next level. Sign up at gethecticapp.com/thestartuplife Follow The Startup Life On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Follow the StartupBlog or buy some gear from our website. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to ad free episodes, exclusive content, and digital products that we are beginning to offer. Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In Part One of this show today, we talk to Shannon Bex (Chief Communications Officer of Vooks) as we talk about lessons she learned in 2020, why early childhood literacy is important to her, and what she learned from the music industry. More about Shannon Shannon Bex is a nationally acclaimed performing artist as a singer, dancer, choreographer and a multi-platinum recording artist. She left the entertainment industry to co-found Vooks with her brother, Marshall and friend Russell Hirtzel. As Chief Communications Officer, Bex creates, develops, and maintains relationships with authors, illustrators and publishers. She believes in bringing the love of reading to children at a young age! More about Vooks VOOKS is a Streaming Platform That’s the Perfect Gift Idea for People Who Have Pre-Schoolers to Third Graders in Their Lives Singer/Reality TV star Shannon Bex, working with her brother Marshall, have created a brand new category in the digital world - they are the founders of the only streaming platform for animated storybooks, VOOKS. Vooks is geared to kids 2-8 with the animated storybooks that feature beloved classics and new releases. A unique aspect to each Vook is that the pacing was created to replicate how a parent reads to their kids. It has read-along text, so the kids can follow along and learn. A streaming education platform -- with more than 1.2 million users in 175 countries -- VOOKS adds movement and sound to original storybook art allowing kids to watch and read their favorite stories. When kids aged 2 – 8 sign on at VOOKS.com they open a world of reading and learning online. Vooks offers a free tier with limited content and a premium tier for $4.99 a month or $49.99 for the year. For each station conducting interviews, Vooks will provide a special code for a 10 percent listener discount off the yearly subscription. Vooks is available via Roku, Apple TV, AndroidTV, Amazon Fire TV, Comcast Xfinity, and as linear channels on both Roku TV and Vizio.

In Part Two of today: we talk to Dr. Jason Selk (Former Director of Mental Training for the St. Louis Cardinals) as we discuss his new book, mastering the three R's, and so much more. More on Dr. Jason Selk Dr. Jason Selk ,one of the nation’s premier performance coaches, has worked with business titans and superstar athletes. As Director of Mental Training for the St. Louis Cardinals, he played an important role in the team’s first World Series victory in more than twenty years in 2006, and their second in 2011. Dr. Selk, who earned a Doctorate in counseling and sport psychology at the University of Missouri, is the bestselling author of Executive Toughness, 10-Minute Toughness, Organize Tomorrow Today, and Lead Any Team to Win.

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In this episode, we talk to Raja Rajamannar (Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Mastercard) as we discuss his new book, why he is excited about blockchain in the healthcare space, and so much more. Purchase Quantum Marketing: Mastering The New Marketing Mindset for Tomorrow's Consumers More On Raja Raja Rajamannar is an accomplished global business executive with more than 25 years of experience, the last six of which have been in the role of Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Mastercard and President of the company’s healthcare business. In his role as President of Healthcare, Raja has overseen the creation, development and successful scaling of Mastercard’s healthcare business across multiple regions. This is now one of the fastest growing businesses at Mastercard. Raja joined Mastercard in 2013, bringing with him more than 25 years of experience as a global executive, managing large P&Ls and driving business transformation across multiple industries and geographies. Raja served as Chief Transformation Officer of the health insurance firm Anthem (formerly WellPoint). He helped craft the company’s new business direction and strategy, managed its $11 billion Medicare Advantage business, and led large M&A initiatives for the company. Prior to that, he also served as Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer and Chief Executive of International Operations at Humana. Raja is consistently recognized globally as a highly innovative and transformational leader with a deep expertise in Marketing, Data, and Digital technologies. Some of his recent accolades include: Global Marketer of the Year award by the World Federation of Advertisers, top 5 “World’s Most Influential CMOs” by Forbes, top 10 “World’s Most Innovative CMOs” by Business Insider, and inductee to The CMO Club Hall of Fame. He has also been recognized as one of AdWeek’s most tech-savvy CMOs. He recently assumed the honorary role of President of the World Federation of Advertisers. Raja has also been recognized by ANA Educational Foundation as the Marketer of the Year in 2019. At Mastercard, Raja is responsible for successfully leading the company’s marketing transformation, including the integration of the Marketing and Communication functions, the development of its Priceless experiential platforms, and the creation and deployment of cutting edge marketing-led business models into the core of the company. Raja has overseen the successful evolution of Mastercard’s identity for the digital age, pioneering Mastercard’s move to become a symbol brand and launching its breakthrough sonic brand platform. Interbrand has ranked Mastercard as the fastest growing brand across all industries and categories, worldwide. Earlier in his career, Raja held a number of leadership roles during 15 years with Citigroup including Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Citi Global Cards; Chairman and CEO, Diners Club North America; Regional Cards Director, EMEA; and Marketing & Sales Director, Citi Gulf Markets. Before that, he spent seven years with Unilever in sales and product management roles. He began his career with Asian Paints in India. Raja received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Indian Institute of Management, in Bangalore, India, and a Bachelor of Technology degree in Chemical Engineering from Osmania University in Hyderabad, India. He is a member of the Board of Directors of PPL Corporation, a Fortune 500 power generation and distribution company, and Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the major hospital systems in the US. He serves on the boards of Cintrifuse, a Cincinnati-based public/private startup catalyst organization, the ANA, and the New York City Ballet. Raja regularly delivers keynote speeches at esteemed marketing, health and business industry events, including the World Economic Forum, Cannes Lions, CES, SXSW, and Advertising...

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In this episode, we talk to Tim Calkins (College Professor & Consultant) as we discuss this year's Super Bowl Ads, his book, and so much more. Be sure to check out TimCalkins.com Purchase his book How To Wash A Chicken: Mastering The Business Presentation More On Tim Tim is a marketing professor, author, speaker and consultant. His newest book is a guide to creating and delivering powerful business presentations. It is titled How to Wash a Chicken: Master the Business Presentation. You can read more about the new book here. Tim is Clinical Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He teaches courses including Marketing Strategy and Biomedical Marketing in the full-time, part-time and international executive MBA programs. He is also co-academic director of the Kellogg on Branding executive education program. He has received numerous awards for teaching excellence. In 2018, he received the Top Professor Award from Germany’s Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program. He won the Lawrence G. Lavengood Outstanding Professor of the Year Award, the top teaching award at Kellogg, in 2006 and 2013, making him one of just four people in the award’s more than forty year history to have won it twice. He also received the Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award, two Kellogg Faculty Impact Awards, and the Kellogg Executive MBA Program’s Top Professor Award four times. Poets & Quants included him on its list “Favorite MBA Professors of 2016.” In addition to How to Wash a Chicken, Tim is the author of Defending Your Brand: How Smart Companies Use Defensive Strategy to Deal with Competitive Attacks (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012). Expert Marketer Magazine named Defending Your Brand the 2013 Marketing Book of the Year. He also wrote Breakthrough Marketing Plans (Palgrave Macmillan, 2008 and 2012). He is co-editor of Kellogg on Branding (John Wiley & Sons, 2005) and Kellogg on Branding in a Hyper-Connected World (John Wiley & Sons, 2019). Tim manages Building Strong Brands, a blog on brand strategy. Inc.com, the Web arm of Inc. Magazine, included the blog on its list of “Six Blogs That Can Teach You More Than an MBA.” He has published more than a dozen Kellogg case studies including Crestor, MedImmune: FluMist Introduction and Genzyme: the Synvisc-One Investment Decision. He has authored more than two dozen articles on marketing topics. Tim is an expert on Super Bowl advertising. He created the Kellogg Super Bowl Advertising Review in 2005 and has led the event ever since. Over the past ten years, the program has generated more than five billion media impressions. He has served as a judge for the Word of Mouth Marketing Association’s WOMMY Awards, the Native Creatives Awards and the EthicMark Awards. In addition to teaching at Kellogg, Tim works with major corporations around the world on strategy and branding issues. His recent clients include Eli Lilly, Hearst and AbbVie. He is managing director of Class 5 Consulting, a marketing strategy firm. Tim is frequently cited by the media. He has been quoted in publications including Business Week, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on all of the major television networks. He serves on the board of the Alliance Française de Chicago and completed two terms on the board of the Lycée Français, Chicago’s French-International School. Tim began his career at the consulting firm Booz Allen and Hamilton, where he worked on strategy projects. He joined the marketing team at Kraft Foods in 1991. During his almost 11 years at Kraft, he led brands including Miracle Whip, Taco Bell, Parkay and DiGiorno. He was responsible for the launch of more than two dozen new products. He received his BA from Yale and his MBA from Harvard. Tim lives in Chicago with his wife and three children, and no chickens. Hectic is an all-in-one business management software...

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In this episode we talk to Alice Min Soo Chun (Founder and CEO SEEUS95 Inc. & Founder President Solight Design), as we discuss her companies, building relationships and so much more. Check out SEEUS95 Inc. & Solight Design) See Alice's Ted Talk See the video of her, President Clinton, and Mayor Yulin CRUZ More On Alice Alice Min Soo Chun, founder of Solight Design. Alice’s story is of an inspiring inventor, entrepreneur and former Columbia University professor who created portable, origami-inspired, solar lights to help with refugee missions, and so much more.

The story begins with Alice’s biggest passion — being a mom to her son, Quinn. At a young age, Quinn was diagnosed with asthma. After the diagnosis, they spent countless amounts of time in doctors’ offices. Through the time and effort that Alice put into understanding her son’s diagnosis, she was shocked to discover that one of four kids in New York City has asthma. This sparked the question — what kind of toxic environment do we live in?

Soon after, the 2010 Haiti earthquake rocked the country and sent 2.6B people scrambling without access to electricity. Alice was touched by the turmoil the Haitians were experiencing along with other staggering statistics such as: millions of children and their families affected by poor air quality; According to the World Health Organization, roughly 3.8 million people a year die from toxic kerosene fumes. 100K preventable dwelling fires in South Africa; a rise in women and children assaulted due to poorly lit areas and loss of light after a natural disaster. Reportedly, having a light in tent camps created a 20% decrease in assault cases.

Alice was moved to make an impact, thus SolarPuff, an award-winning, easy-to-use solar light was created under Alice’s new venture, Solight Design.

As a former Columbia University professor focusing on material technology and sustainable design/architecture, Alice brought SolarPuff to fruition. SolarPuff is a self-inflating, waterproof, solar light made from non-toxic, recyclable, hi-tech materials inspired by origami design. The light keeps its shape even when punctured and recharges in the sun lasting up to 12 hours — which is why the light can also be great for refugee missions.

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(ENCORE SHOW) In this episode we talk to Todd Stottlemyre (Performance Coach & 3-time World Series Winner) as we discuss his new novel, what he learned playing in the majors, and more. More On Todd Todd Stottlemyre is a former MLB pitcher, high-performance business coach, bestselling author, keynote speaker, business owner, active investor, and advisor to multiple companies, including a fast-casual poke concept. Each day, he works to help his clients achieve unparalleled success in every dimension of their lives. After a successful professional baseball career where he played on three World Championship teams, Todd came to a crossroads in his life: his father was in critical condition, after battling cancer for decades. Todd flew across the country to be with him, unsure if his father would be alive when he landed. But four days later, his dad walked out of the hospital, still full of energy and ideas for how he wanted to continue to live his life. After this experience, Todd decided to dedicate his life to serving others, taking all he had learned on and off the field, and from his dad, to help people break the chains that were preventing them from living their most optimal lives. This was also the catalyst for writing his first book, Relentless Success (follow this link to download the audio version for free!). In the years since he left professional baseball, Todd pursued a career as a financial advisor who launched his own investment fund, a marketing entrepreneur, and currently is the co-founder and owner of a private equity fund that owns, manages, and oversees a number of companies. Today, he’s built a platform that enables thousands of people every year to live unbounded lives and high-profile businesses to drive unprecedented results. Todd is also a dedicated husband and father of five, living what he coaches every day. Todd’s life-changing, proven methods are based both on his lived experiences and the science of success. His new book, The Observer: A Modern Fable on Mastering Your Mind, published by Made For Success Publishing will be available December 2020. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode, we talk to Adrian Koehler (Executive Coach & Entrepreneur) as we discuss lessons from 2020, how he coaches his clients, and his podcast.

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Adrian is a leadership engagement expert. He trains and coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of personal engagement for themselves, their teams and clients in order to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. In the process of developing his craft he has worked in multiple contexts: Fortune 500 organizations, Multinationals, Higher Education, Start-Ups, and Healthcare. Over the last decade his passion for human performance has taken him around the globe to partner and serve organizations that are committed to being their best in making a difference in the world. He has trained and developed leaders at NIKE, Virgin Hyperloop One, Herschel Supply Co., Oprah Winfrey Network, Gavin DeBecker & Associates, Siegel & Gale, UCLA and others.

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In this episode we talk to Colin Bryar (Co-founder of Working Backwards, LLC) as we discuss his new book, his time at Amazon under Jeff Bezos, and the work he and his co-founder Bill Car do at Working Backwards, LLC.

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Colin Bryar joined Amazon in 1998 — four years after its founding — and spent the next 12 years as part of Amazon's senior leadership team as Amazon grew from a domestic (US-only) seller of books to a global, multi-dimensional powerhouse and innovator. Colin served as a Vice President at Amazon, and for two of his years was "Chief of Staff" to Jeff Bezos, AKA "Jeff's shadow", during which he spent each day attending meetings, traveling with, and discussing business and life with Jeff. After Amazon, he and his family relocated to Singapore for two years where Colin served as Chief Operating Officer of e-commerce company RedMart, which was subsequently sold to Alibaba. Colin is co-founder of Working Backwards LLC where he coaches executives at both large and early-stage companies on how to implement the management practices developed at Amazon.

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In this episode, we talk to Jeff Schwartz (Principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP) as we discuss his work at Deloitte, his new book, and more. Purchase his book here More On Jeff Jeff Schwartz is the founding partner of Deloitte Consulting’s U.S. Future of Work practice and the global editor since 2011 of the Global Human Capital Trends Report. Jeff has led research on the evolution of work, workforces, and workplace practices and advised clients around the world on workforce transformation. A global consultant, Jeff has lived and worked in the United States, India, Russia, Belgium, Kenya and Israel. A graduate of the Yale School of Management and Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs, Jeff currently resides in New York City. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode, we talk to Kent Billingsley (Founder & President of the Revenue Growth® Company, LLC)about his new book, the process to become a millionaire, and what he learned working for Ross Perot. Purchase his book ENTREPRENEUR TO MILLIONAIRE: How to Build a Highly Profitable, Fast-Growth Company and Become Embarrassingly Rich Doing It Be sure to check Revenue Growth® Company, LLC More On Kent KENT BILLINGSLEY is the founder and president of the Revenue Growth® Company, LLC. He has become America’s Revenue Growth® Architect by helping thousands of entrepreneurs and small businesses (representing hundreds of thousands of employees) generate billions in new sales and revenue. He has personally designed, built, transformed, or turbocharged over 1,000 organizations in 36 countries. Billingsley has served in executive and leadership positions in several billion-dollar firms. Over nearly three decades, he has developed thought-leading content and trademarked programs helping thousands of entrepreneurs and their employees become millionaires and multimillionaires from their businesses. Hectic is an all-in-one business management software built specifically for freelancers who are just getting started or looking to take their freelance business to the next level. Sign up at gethecticapp.com/thestartuplife. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme

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In this episode we talk to Rob Lachenauer (Co-founder,Partner & CEO of BanyanGlobal) as we discuss his new book, how he helps family business all over the world, and more. More on Rob Throughout his career, Rob Lachenauer, a Partner and CEO at BanyanGlobal, has been both a consultant and entrepreneur. As a consultant, he was a Vice President and Director of The Boston Consulting Group from 1995 to 2004 and helped leading multi-national companies, including several family controlled businesses, set and implement growth strategies. He has experience with industrial, distribution, consumer goods, financial, technology, and automotive firms. He has consulted for clients in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. With George Stalk, he co-authored a book about competition strategies, Hardball: Are You Playing to Play or Playing to Win, published by Harvard Business School Press in 2004 and subsequently translated into six languages. He currently writes a blog for Harvard Business Review with Banyan Partner Josh Baron. From 2010 to 2012, he was a Partner and CEO of Cambridge Advisors to Family Enterprise, where he worked with leading family businesses around the world and helped grow the firm by more than 70%. As an entrepreneur, Rob co-founded and became CEO of GEO2 Technologies, a material science licensing company that developed, patented, and out-licensed its Cross Linked Microstructure for diesel emissions filter applications. At GEO2, he established the product development and IP strategies, built the technical and business team, raised its capital, and led its license negotiations. Subsequently, he was the founding CEO and Chairman of the Board of Bio2 Technologies, which has developed load bearing bio-active and bio-inert bone scaffolds. Rob holds a BA from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard University. He is co-inventor on several U.S. patents. He lives with his wife and three daughters in Weston, Massachusetts. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode, we talk to Shannon Bex (Chief Communications Officer of Vooks) as we talk about lessons she learned in 2020, why early childhood literacy is important to her, and what she learned from the music industry. More about Shannon Shannon Bex is a nationally acclaimed performing artist as a singer, dancer, choreographer and a multi-platinum recording artist. She left the entertainment industry to co-found Vooks with her brother, Marshall and friend Russell Hirtzel. As Chief Communications Officer, Bex creates, develops, and maintains relationships with authors, illustrators and publishers. She believes in bringing the love of reading to children at a young age! More about Vooks VOOKS is a Streaming Platform That’s the Perfect Gift Idea for People Who Have Pre-Schoolers to Third Graders in Their Lives Singer/Reality TV star Shannon Bex, working with her brother Marshall, have created a brand new category in the digital world - they are the founders of the only streaming platform for animated storybooks, VOOKS. Vooks is geared to kids 2-8 with the animated storybooks that feature beloved classics and new releases. A unique aspect to each Vook is that the pacing was created to replicate how a parent reads to their kids. It has read-along text, so the kids can follow along and learn. A streaming education platform -- with more than 1.2 million users in 175 countries -- VOOKS adds movement and sound to original storybook art allowing kids to watch and read their favorite stories. When kids aged 2 – 8 sign on at VOOKS.com they open a world of reading and learning online. Vooks offers a free tier with limited content and a premium tier for $4.99 a month or $49.99 for the year. For each station conducting interviews, Vooks will provide a special code for a 10 percent listener discount off the yearly subscription. Vooks is available via Roku, Apple TV, AndroidTV, Amazon Fire TV, Comcast Xfinity, and as linear channels on both Roku TV and Vizio.

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In this episode we talk to Dr. Jason Selk (Former Director of Mental Training for the St. Louis Cardinals) as we discuss his new book, mastering the three R's, and so much more. More on Dr. Jason Selk Dr. Jason Selk ,one of the nation’s premier performance coaches, has worked with business titans and superstar athletes. As Director of Mental Training for the St. Louis Cardinals, he played an important role in the team’s first World Series victory in more than twenty years in 2006, and their second in 2011. Dr. Selk, who earned a Doctorate in counseling and sport psychology at the University of Missouri, is the bestselling author of Executive Toughness, 10-Minute Toughness, Organize Tomorrow Today, and Lead Any Team to Win. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme

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In this episode we talk to Tiffani Bova (Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce) as we discuss lessons she learned in 2020, she explains what "co-opetition" is, and why it's important to know who uses what apps based on demographics. Keep up with Tiffani on her website Subscribe to her podcast More about Tiffani Tiffani Bova is the chief growth evangelist at Salesforce and the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book GROWTH IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business. Bova has been named to the latest Thinkers50’s list of the world’s top management thinkers and is a welcomed guest on Bloomberg, BNN, Cheddar, MSNBC, and Yahoo Finance, among others. She also contributes her thinking to publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Diginomica, Quora, Thrive, Rotman School of Management and Duke Dialogue Review. She is a change maker who’s thought-provoking and forward-thinking insights have made her a frequent guest on a variety of industry-leading podcasts and live broadcasts. As host of What’s Next! with Tiffani Bova, an iTunes’ all-time business and management bestseller and a top sales podcast according to Top Sales Magazine, Bova has interviewed a growing number of exceptional humans including Arianna Huffington, Chester Elton, Dan Pink, Ginger Hardage, Bonin Bough, Mark Victor Hansen, Seth Godin and Tom Peters. Bova is a top Twitter influencer in Business Growth, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, the Future of Work, and Sales. She was named one of Inc. Magazine’s 37 Sales Experts You Need to Follow on Twitter, a LinkedIn Top Sales Expert to follow in 2018, 2019 and 2020, a Top 100 Women in Tech, a Brand Quarterly Magazine Top 50 Marketing Thought Leader, and one of the most Powerful and Influential Women in California according to the National Diversity Council. Her book Growth IQ was one of 800-CEO-READ’s top 5 strategy and leadership books of 2018, the #1 Salesforce, Dreamforce Bookstore seller in 2018 and continues to be a monthly bestseller on Porchlight (formerly 800-CEO-Read) in 2019 and 2020. Having delivered over 500 keynote presentations on sales transformation and business model innovation to over 400,000 people on six continents, Bova is highly sought-after keynote speaker. Prior to working with Salesforce she was a sales, marketing and customer service executive for startups as well as Fortune 500 companies where she was recognized as being one of the first to develop a robust go to market model for cloud based solutions, and indirect channel strategies to accommodate changes in buying behavior. She left the corporate world and joined Gartner becoming a Distinguished Analyst and Research Fellow where she won the Thought Leadership award and earned accolades from the best leaders in the technology world for her cutting-edge analysis and her skill at architecting bold new strategies for sales and growth. Bova’s time on the front lines of sales, marketing and innovation, combined with her insightful candor, has resulted in a unique perspective that continues to inspire businesses and individuals to get smarter about the choices they make, think forward and increase their Growth IQ.

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In this episode we talk to Todd Stottlemyre (Performance Coach & 3-time World Series Winner) as we discuss his new novel, what he learned playing in the majors, and more. Check out Todd's website here Purchase his book here More On Todd Todd Stottlemyre is a former MLB pitcher, high-performance business coach, bestselling author, keynote speaker, business owner, active investor, and advisor to multiple companies, including a fast-casual poke concept. Each day, he works to help his clients achieve unparalleled success in every dimension of their lives. After a successful professional baseball career where he played on three World Championship teams, Todd came to a crossroads in his life: his father was in critical condition, after battling cancer for decades. Todd flew across the country to be with him, unsure if his father would be alive when he landed. But four days later, his dad walked out of the hospital, still full of energy and ideas for how he wanted to continue to live his life. After this experience, Todd decided to dedicate his life to serving others, taking all he had learned on and off the field, and from his dad, to help people break the chains that were preventing them from living their most optimal lives. This was also the catalyst for writing his first book, Relentless Success (follow this link to download the audio version for free!). In the years since he left professional baseball, Todd pursued a career as a financial advisor who launched his own investment fund, a marketing entrepreneur, and currently is the co-founder and owner of a private equity fund that owns, manages, and oversees a number of companies. Today, he’s built a platform that enables thousands of people every year to live unbounded lives and high-profile businesses to drive unprecedented results. Todd is also a dedicated husband and father of five, living what he coaches every day. Todd’s life-changing, proven methods are based both on his lived experiences and the science of success. His new book, The Observer: A Modern Fable on Mastering Your Mind, published by Made For Success Publishing will be available December 2020. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode, we talk to Michelle Seiler Tucker (Founder & CEO of Seiler Tucker Inc.) as we discuss her new book, how to properly value your business, and knowing when to sell.

Michelle is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated. Michelle has sold hundreds of businesses to date and currently owns and operates several successful businesses. Michelle Seiler Tucker holds the following professional designations and certifications: The Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI), Certified Senior Business Analyst (CSBA), Certified Business Broker (CBB), Best-Selling Author, and Panelist for M&A Source. Michelle Seiler Tucker is the leading authority on buying, selling, and improving businesses, as well as increasing a business’ revenue streams. Over the past decade Michelle has sold several hundred businesses and franchises. She continues to help buyers from all walks of life buy the American Dream, create financial freedom, be their own boss, and obtain a better quality of life. What makes Michelle a formidable force in her industry is that she closes 98 percent of all offers she writes and, on average, obtains a 20 to 40 percent higher selling price for her clients! Her remarkable track record proves her dedication and persistence. Michelle makes sure the job gets done the right way and the profitable way. Her numbers are impressive, but it is her ability to create win-win situations for her buyers and sellers that guarantees her continued success. Michelle’s mission is to always deliver more than is expected and to increase the odds of more businesses selling for the seller’s desired sell price. She sees opportunity where many are discouraged or have given up by identifying and correcting the top mistakes business owners make. Michelle will fine tune a business into a “well-oiled machine” with the primary objective to sell it for the ultimate value. Through this process, she empowers her clients to afford the lifestyles they have always dreamed of and (most importantly) have always deserved! In addition, Michelle is the award winning and best-selling author of Sell Your Business for More Than It’s Worth. This book details how to enhance the value of a business in order to obtain its optimal selling price. Michelle has received rave reviews from her esteemed colleagues: Bret Michaels (musician, Celebrity Apprentice winner), James M. Lafferty (CEO the Coca Cola Company), Dr. John Gray (New York Times Best Selling Author), Raymond Aaron (New York Times Best Selling Author), and Steven Bradbury (Gold Medal Olympian). In her second bestseller, Think and Grow Rich Today, Michelle details the importance of an entrepreneur’s mindset as it relates to business in order to achieve success. Michelle is passionate about sharing her considerable knowledge and experience with others through her mentoring, training, and partnering programs. These programs have helped many individuals become successful M&A Advisor/Brokers. Michelle has also spoken alongside other prominent speakers: Eric Trump, Kathy Ireland, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Stedman Graham and more. She makes regular radio and TV appearances including interviews on Fox Business News, Forbes, CNBC, and is featured in INC and USAMagazines.

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In this episode we talk to Shelli Brunswick (COO of Space Foundation) we talk about the space economy, why she mentors people all around the world, and why my daughter can be a chef, astronaut, and doctor. Be sure to check out Space Foundation's website. Follow Shelli on LinkedIn More On Shelli As Space Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer, Brunswick serves as a corporate officer, and is responsible for Space Foundation operations, facilities, and processes. Functions reporting to her include education, development/philanthropy, marketing and communication, operations, customer service, information technology, facilities, maintenance, security, and assurance. She has primary responsibility for Space Foundation headquarters, the Space Foundation Discovery Center, operational management of the annual Space Symposium and the Faga Forum on Space Intelligence, and she serves as executive leader of the Center for Innovation and Education, a bold new workforce development initiative. She also oversees government affairs activities in the Washington, D.C., office including relationships with government agencies, other space advocacy organizations and associations, and corporate interests. Brunswick joined the Space Foundation in 2015 after a distinguished career as an acquisition and program management professional for the United States Air Force, and her role as a key leader within the Air Force Congressional Liaison office working both within the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill. She was Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certified in Program Management Level III, Financial Manager Level II, and a certified Space Professional Level III by the United States Air Force Space Professional Functional Authority. As a leading role model for women in space, Brunswick speaks at organizations and events around the globe to advance space innovation partnership and collaboration opportunities. Brunswick currently is the Chair of the WIA Foundation and previously served as the Chair of Women in Aerospace (WIA) from 2016–2019. She is one of 35 women from around the world selected as a Space4Women Network Mentor, which is part of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). As a mentor, Brunswick shares her expertise, knowledge, and experiences to build environments where women and girls can take their place as active and equal participants in space science, technology, innovation, and exploration efforts. Throughout her career, Brunswick has dedicated considerable time and energy to increasing the leadership capabilities and visibility of women in the aerospace community. In addition to these endeavors, Brunswick serves on the board of directors for Manufacturer’s Edge, strengthening the competitiveness of manufacturers through coaching, training, and collaboration-focused industry programs, and by leveraging government, university, and economic development partnerships. She was elected to the Board of Directors of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation, providing strategic, mission-based leadership and governance. Formerly, she was a board member for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Rocky Mountain Chapter. Brunswick graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. She is a Certified Project Management Professional through Project Management Institute and was a Professor of Acquisition Management at Defense Acquisition University.

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In this episode, we talk to Sinan Aral (Venture Capitalist & Award-Winning Professor at MIT) as we discuss his new book, the concept of "The Attention Economy", and what he is learning from his son. Purchase his book here Follow Sinan on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn Check out his website More on Sinan Sinan Aral is the David Austin Professor of Management at MIT, where he is a Professor of IT & Marketing, and Professor in the Institute for Data, Systems and Society where he co-leads MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy. He was the chief scientist at SocialAmp, one of the first social commerce analytics companies (until its sale to Merkle in 2012), and at Humin, a social platform that the Wall Street Journal called the first “Social Operating System” (until its sale to Tinder in 2016). He is currently a founding partner at Manifest Capital and on the Advisory Board of the Alan Turing Institute, the British National Institute for Data Science, in London. Sinan was the scholar-in-residence at the New York Times R&D Lab in 2013, and has worked closely with Facebook, Twitter, Snap, AirBnB, Yahoo, Jet.com, Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Oracle, SAP, and many other leading Fortune 500 firms on realizing business value from big data analytics, social media, and IT investments. Sinan’s research has won numerous awards including the Microsoft Faculty Fellowship, the PopTech Science Fellowship, an NSF CAREER Award, and a Fulbright Scholarship. In 2014, he was named one of the “World’s Top 40 Business School Professors Under 40” by Businessweek. Sinan is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Northwestern University, holds Master’s degrees from the London School of Economics and Harvard University, and received his PhD from MIT. He enjoys cooking, skiing, and telling jokes about his own cooking and skiing. His most recent hobby is learning from his four-year-old son. You can find Sinan on Twitter @sinanaral. Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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Happy Holidays from The StartUp Life Team! (Encore Show) In this episode, we talk to Robert Rosenberg (Former Chairman & CEO of Dunkin' Donuts) as we discuss taking over the company from his dad, having an uncomfortable meeting with his board, his new book, and more.

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Robert Rosenberg served as chief executive officer of Dunkin’ Donuts from 1963 until his retirement in 1998. Under his leadership, the company grew from a regional family business to one of America’s best known and loved brands. Rosenberg received his MBA from Harvard Business School, and in just weeks after graduating at the age of 25, assumed the position of chief executive officer. Dunkin’ Donuts was a publicly owned company from 1968 until 1989 and earned a reputation for extraordinary stockholder returns. In that 21-year period, it earned its investors a 35 percent compound rate of return. After retiring from Dunkin, Rosenberg taught in the Graduate School at Babson College and served many years on the boards of directors of other leading food service companies, including Domino‘s Pizza and Sonic Restaurants.

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In this episode, we talk to Shellye Archambeau (Fortune 500 Board Member & Trailblazing Tech CEO) as we discuss her new book, her career, and how her life partner was a game changer in her career. Check out her website and purchase her book here. More On Shellye Shellye Archambeau: Fortune 500 board member, Former CEO of MetricStream, Advisor and Author Ms. Archambeau is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations. Ms. Archambeau currently serves on the boards of Verizon [NYSE:VZ], Nordstrom [NYSE: JWN], Roper Technologies [NYSE: ROP], and Okta [NASDAQ: OKTA]. She is also a strategic advisor to Forbes Ignite and to the President of Arizona State University, and serves on the boards of two national nonprofits, Catalyst and Braven. She is the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based, governance, risk, and compliance software company that enables corporations to improve their business operations through better risk management across the enterprise. Ms. Archambeau built the company into a global market leader with over 1200 employees serving customers around the world. Under her leadership MetricStream was recognized for growth and innovation over the years and was named in the top 10 of the “Deloitte Technology Fast 50” and named a global leader in GRC by leading independent analyst firms for 9 consecutive years. Ms. Archambeau has over 30 years of experience in technology leading organizations focused on business to business as well as business to consumer. She is a recognized expert in marketing and co-authored, "Marketing That Works: How Entrepreneurial Marketing Can Add Sustainable Profits to Any Sized Company." She has held EVP of Sales and Chief Marketing Officer roles for two public companies and as President of Blockbuster.com, launched the entertainment retailer’s first online presence. She was named the second most influential African American in IT by Business Insider. She was ranked one of the “100 Most Influential Business Leaders in America” by Newsmax and that same year received the NCWIT Symons Innovator Award from The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). She is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms (Published by HBG Grand Central 10/2020). A book that helps professionals achieve their aspirations and create the life they want. Shellye is also a sought-after speaker on governance, risk and compliance as well as marketing and entrepreneurship. She has guest lectured at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and The Wharton School of Business. She is a Forbes contributor and has been featured or referenced in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Financial Times. In her spare time Shellye enjoys exercising, the performing arts, entertaining and cooking. shellyearchambeau.com LinkedIn: Shellye Archambeau Twitter: @ShelArchambeau Instagram: @shelarchambeau

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In this episode, we talk to Farbod Shoraka (CO-Founder & CEO of BloomNation) as we discuss his business, career, and what's next for his company. More On BloomNation BloomNation is the world’s largest online flower marketplace showcasing the designs of top artisan florists in thousands of cities nationwide. Unlike other sites, BloomNation doesn’t allow stock images and ensures the arrangement consumers fall in love with is the arrangement received by sending BloomSnaps, photos of the bouquet before delivery. The site offers 100% transparency between the florist and the consumer and cuts out the middleman to bring business back to the heart of the industry. On the florist side, BloomNation provides local flower shops and studios with websites, e-marketing tools, professional floral photo shoots, the ability to showcase their original designs on a platform to be discovered by consumers from across the globe, and more. Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode, we talk to Brenda Schmidt (CEO of Coplex) as we discuss what investors are looking for, what it is like being a CEO but not the founder, and more. Check out Coplex More On Brenda Brenda Schmidt is the CEO of Coplex, a corporate startup studio that partners with corporations to build high-growth tech companies in highly regulated industries. Brenda previously founded Solera Health and has spent her career educating, speaking, advising, and leading in the name of creating social impact.

Deeply embedded into the healthcare startup ecosystem, Brenda is a mentor, advisor and entrepreneur in residence to several accelerators and emerging digital health startups. She also serves on the boards of the Startup AZ Foundation, Solera Health, RexPay, the Arizona Bioindustry Association, the City of Phoenix Workforce Development Board and is a FierceHealth Editorial Board Advisor and Contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine. Brenda also teaches entrepreneurship at the NYU Wagner School of Public Service.

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In this episode, we talk to Omar L. Harris (Founder and Managing Partner at Intent Consulting) as we discuss his new book, what it takes to be a servant leader, and what we can learn from other organizations.

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I have been creating high-performance organizations for over fifteen years. While working in corporate, start-up, and entrepreneurial endeavors on four continents I developed 20 Team Performance Acceleration Principles and a clear blueprint for servant leadership that any leader at any stage of their journey can adopt to improve and accelerate group success. I am a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach; a bestselling, award-winning fiction author; independent publishing guru; entrepreneur; and twenty-year veteran of the global pharmaceutical industry. My published works are: One Blood, From Authors to Entrepreneurs F.A.T.E., Leader Board: The DNA of High Performance Teams, and The Servant Leader's Manifesto.

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In this episode, we talk to Evy Poumpouras (Former U.S. Secret Service Agent) as we discuss her service on 9\11, how people can overcome fear, and how small business owners can stay safe. Purchase her book here Check out her Tedx Talk here Explore her website here More On Evy Evy Poumpouras is a former Secret Service Agent, co-host on Bravo TV’s series Spy Games, author of Becoming Bulletproof, and national media contributor who covers national security, law enforcement and crime. She regularly appears on the Today Show, NBC, MSNBC, CNN, HLN and GMA. Evy holds an MA in Forensic Psychology and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University. A Special Agent for the United States Secret Service for over 12 years, Evy was on the Presidential Protective Division for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. She has also protected presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush. During her career, she was a criminal investigator, worked undercover, and was an interrogator for the Secret Service’s elite polygraph unit highly trained in the art of lie detection, human behavior, and cognitive influence. Evy’s heroic efforts as a first responder during the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City earned her the U.S. Secret Service Valor Award. Evy is now a multi-media journalist, shedding light on national security and law enforcement issues. She is also an adjunct professor for The City University of New York, where she teaches criminal justice and criminology. Evy’s TEDx talk on Words: Your Most Powerful Weapon has logged over one million views. She is a sought after keynote speaker having presented to top tier companies such as NASDAQ, Corning, Yankee Stadium Series, United Technologies, Lockton, and Corcoran Group. In her book, Becoming Bulletproof, Evy teaches readers how to protect themselves, strengthen their mental resilience and confidence, read people, influence situations and live fearlessly. Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma

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In this episode we talk to Karin Hurt (Leadership Expert & Author) about her new book, how she deals with non-believers of her method, and so much more. Purchase her book here Check out her website here More On Karin Award Winning Author and Inc. Top 100 Leadership Speaker Karin Hurt inspires transformational change through inspiring and practical leadership development programs

Recently named on Inc’s list of 100 Great Leadership Speakers and American Management Association’s 50 Leaders to Watch, Karin Hurt helps leaders from around the world achieve breakthrough results without losing their souls.

Karin has over two decades of experience in customer service, sales, and human resources. She’s the award-winning author of 3 books: Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results-Without Losing Your Soul, Overcoming an Imperfect Boss, and Glowstone Peak (a leadership storybook for readers of all ages).

A former Verizon Wireless executive, Karin transformed customer service outsourcing (96M calls/year) to reach parity in quality with internal centers and developed a leading sales team that won the President’s Award for Customer Growth.

Her keynotes inspire leaders with proven and practical leadership techniques developed over her rich career as an executive, speaker, and strategic advisor.

Karin has a BA in Communication from Wake Forest University, an MA from Towson University in Organizational Communication, and additional graduate work at the University of Maryland, where she teaches in the MBA and Executive Education programs.

She and her partner, David Dye, are dedicated to their philanthropic initiative, Winning Wells, which provides clean water wells to communities struggling with access to safe water throughout Southeast Asia.

Karin lives outside of Washington, DC. She knows the stillness of a yogi, the reflective road of a marathoner, and the joy of being a mom raising emerging leaders. Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma Sponsors/Partners Listen and subscribe to the Keep Optimising Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you like to get your favorite podcasts. You can also get more information at https://keepoptimising.com/.

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In this episode, we talk to Kara Goldin (Founder & CEO of Hint) as we discuss how she grew up, why she is not afraid to ask questions, and what it was like for working for Sen. John McCain.

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Kara Goldin is a disruptor, builder, thought leader and a successful entrepreneur. She is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Kara has successfully navigated the world of large companies and startups in many industries including media, tech and consumer products. In addition, she understands retail and direct to consumer well. She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast Unstoppable with Kara Goldin where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries. Kara’s first book, Undaunted, published by Harper Leadership, will be released in October 2020. She lives in the Bay Area. Follow Kara on all social handles @KaraGoldin

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In this episode, we talk to Robert Rosenberg (Former Chairman & CEO of Dunkin' Donuts) as we discuss taking over the company from his dad, having an uncomfortable meeting with his board, his new book, and more.

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In this episode, we talk to Walt Rakowich (Former CEO of Prologis) as we discuss his new book, what he learned from his parents, and what we can learn from the reversal decision from the decision on Big 10 Football season.

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Walter C. Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis a NYSE company and a member of the S&P 500. Prologis is a leading provider of distribution facilities and services with over $50 billion in assets and operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Mr. Rakowich was Co-CEO of Prologis and member of the Board of Directors from June 2011 through December 2012. He was CEO of Prologis from November 2008 through June 2011. He was a member of the Prologis Board of Trustees from January 2005 through June 2011. Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Rakowich was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Prologis from January 2005 through November 2008. He joined Prologis in 1994. From December 1998 to January 2005, he served as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for Prologis. Prior to this position, Mr. Rakowich was the Senior Vice President/Director of the company’s Mid-Atlantic region where he was responsible for expanding the reach of Prologis to the leading logistics markets in the Midwest and Atlantic states. Prior to joining Prologis, Mr. Rakowich spent nine years as a partner and principal with real estate provider Trammell Crow Company in Los Angeles. Before that, he was a senior audit and tax consultant for Price Waterhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Rakowich received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and his B.S., with distinction, in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Rakowich currently serves on the board of directors of Host Hotels & Resorts, where he is the company's audit committee chairman and member of the governance committee; Iron Mountain Inc., where he is chairman of the audit committee and member of the governance and investment committees; and Ventas Inc., where he is chairman of the audit committee. All three are companies listed in the S&P 500. He also serves on the advisory council of Gender Fair. He has served as a member of the executive committee and the board of governors for the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), the primary industry group for REITs in the United States. Mr. Rakowich was appointed to The Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees in 2014 and serves as chairman of the university board's audit and risk committee. In 2010, the Penn State Alumni Association named Mr. Rakowich a Penn State Alumni Fellow, a lifetime designation and the highest award given by the association, recognizing outstanding professional achievement. He also has served on the real estate advisory boards of the Smeal College of Business at Penn State, The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and The Kellogg Graduate school of Management. In addition, he served on the Global Leadership Council at Colorado State University. Mr. Rakowich currently serves as chairman of the board of Colorado UpLift and is a member of the board of the Alliance for School Choice in Education (ACE) and of PIVOT, three non-profits focused on educating at-risk children in the inner city. Mr. Rakowich has made several appearances on CNBC, CNN, Fox, Bloomberg and National Public Radio and has been quoted in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Institutional Investor and Forbes magazine, on behalf of the real estate industry and Prologis.

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In this episode, we talk to Nik Wallenda (World Record Holder & Author) as we discuss his new book, why he credits his community for his success, and what it is like going across an active volcano on a tight rope.

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On June 23, 2013, Nik completed yet another life-long dream, this one 6 years in the making, becoming the first person to cross the Grand Canyon on a wire. His network partners, Discovery Channel, allowed Nik to undertake the walk in the Wallenda family tradition, completely untethered, and broke new ground as a network, broadcasting the event live in 183 countries. At a height of 1,500 ft above the Little Colorado River, Nik faced the challenges of wind gusts measured at 48 miles per hour, optical illusions of the canyon walls, and a dusty and precariously moving cable. Viewers listened breathlessly as Nik described the intense conditions he faced to Terry, his father and safety coordinator, and his Uncle Mike, his lead engineer, and also as he thanked God and prayed for peace in the midst of adversity as he traveled the distance of 1,300 hundred feet across. After nearly 23 minutes on the cable and realizing the end was in sight, he began to thank those that had made the walk possible, before kneeling to the cable, saluting his fans, and sprinting in the final distance to the waiting arms of family and friends. Through television and other media outlets, the event reached an audience of 23 million in the U.S. along, and millions more worldwide, setting viewing and social media records in the process. Revealing only days later the added adversity of battling and being treated for a severe cold the day of the event, Nik once again exhibited his motto, Never Give Up, and continued in his mission to inspire those around the world to pursue their dreams.

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In this episode, we talk to Gil Beverly (Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer of the Tennessee Titans) about his time at ESPN, how he engages fans of the Titans, and what he thinks what the turning point was in his career. More On Gil Gil Beverly enters his second season with the Titans and his first as Senior Vice President/Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer. He joined the team in 2019 as team's Vice President of Brand, Marketing & Communications. In this new role, he will direct Ticketing, Marketing, Corporate Partnerships, Digital Communications and Community Impact. In his first season with the Titans, Beverly challenged and guided departments to find new and innovative ways to engage with fans. Highlights on the marketing side included a joint venture with Lipscomb University on the development and launching of the cartoon character "Titans Man," a series of Pop Up Shop parties to introduce new merchandise to a younger demographic and "Titans Art Rush," an art show that featured Titans-centric photos and artwork. On the ticketing side, the team introduced a digital season ticket for new fans, the "Fireball Fast Pass," and a season ticket member reward program, "The 22nd Element." The digital content team debuted several new content series, including a three-part series on Marcus Mariota that originated from Hawaii. The team's community relations outreach was also a focal point and rose to new heights in response to the tornadoes that swept through middle Tennessee in March 2020, and in July 2019, hosting a community engagement panel with players and local agencies addressing issues in the Nashville community with $450,000 distributed in grants. Before joining the Titans, Beverly worked as Vice President, Partnership Solutions for Learfield IMG-College. In this role he oversaw the development of marketing & sponsorship programs across over 200 collegiate athletics departments and other related sports properties. In doing so, he helped to create and drive partnerships with a range of Fortune 500 companies including Allstate, Nissan and State Farm, among others. Prior to his experience at Learfield, Beverly served as Vice President College Sports Marketing for ESPN. In doing so, he was involved in development of sponsorship architecture and promotional strategy around various media properties including the College Football Playoff, SEC Network, College GameDay and Tournament Challenge, among others. A native of Evanston, Ill., Beverly graduated from the undergraduate division of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He then went on to secure his MBA from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon. Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma Sponsors/Partners If you want to try any of Swanson Health’s great products for yourself, use code STARTUP20 for 20% off on https://www.swansonvitamins.com/. If you’re concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership. Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet. Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It’s spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

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Kathryn Petralia (Co-Founder & COO of Kabbage) Show Notes: In this episode, we talk to Kathryn Petralia (Co-Founder & COO of Kabbage) about the new product they are offering a Kabbage, her changing thoughts on working from home, and more. More On Kathryn Kathryn is the President and co-founder of Kabbage Inc. She has spent the past 20 years working with startups and established companies focused on credit, payments, technology and e-commerce. Kathryn co-founded Kabbage in 2009, and Kabbage has since provided more than $5 billion to SMBs through a fully-automated platform that allows customers to apply in minutes. Kabbage also partners with global financial institutions to provide that same experience worldwide. Kabbage has been recognized for its technology and innovation with awards from CNBC, Inc., Forbes and Fast Company and was named one of Glassdoor’s 2017 Best Places to Work for companies with fewer than 1,000 employees. Prior to Kabbage, Kathryn was with Revolution Money, an Internet-based credit card, where she was Vice President of Strategy. Before Revolution, Kathryn was a corporate development executive with CompuCredit Corporation. She spent the early dotcom years with several Internet startups. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Furman University. She was on the 2017 Forbes list of Power Women. Kathryn joined CARE’s Board of Directors in 2018. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma Sponsors/Partners Purchase a Flexio Series sprayer from Wagner Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That’s “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.

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Gary Hamel (Business Influencer & London Business School Professor) Show Notes: In this episode, we talk to Gary Hamel (Business Influencer & London Business School Professor) as we discuss his new book, growing up in Michigan, and what newly minted MBA graduates should do on their first days on the job. Purchase his book here More On Gary Gary Hamel is a longtime faculty member of the London Business School. He has authored 20 articles for the Harvard Business Review and published five books including The Future of Management, which was named Amazon’s business book of the year. The Wall Street Journal ranked Hamel as the world’s most influential business thinker, while the Financial Times labeled him a “management innovator without peer.” As a consultant, Hamel has helped dozens of the world’s most respected companies increase their capacity for innovation and strategic renewal. He is a regular speaker at the world’s most prestigious conferences and events, and a fellow of the Strategic Management Society. Together with Michele Zanini, Hamel is co-founder of the Management Lab, an organization that builds technology and tools to support breakthrough management innovation. Hamel lives in Northern California. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma Sponsors/Partners Purchase a Flexio Series sprayer from Wagner Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That’s “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.

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Pastor Chad Veach (Lead Pastor & Founder of Zoe Church) Show Notes: In this episode, we talk to Pastor Chad Veach (Lead Pastor & Founder of Zoe Church) as we discuss his new book, how he has transitioned during COVID, and his shoe game. Purchase his book here Check out Pastor Veach's church here More On Pastor Chad Veach While we remain on high alert through the Summer and Coronavirus fatigue firmly sets in, we are bringing you one of the most frequently sought-out voices in times of crisis — globally-renowned faith figure, bestselling author and pastor of LA’s fastest-growing young adult church (first held services in LA at nightclub 1 Oak!), Chad Veach. Timely, as he redefines what modern leadership actually is at work, with friends, and at home. He boldly challenges the archaic prototype that you must be authoritarian, feared above respected, work-obsessed. (I saw a recent study that showed Americans are working more during quarantine, extended hours at home, despite the absence of long commutes, meetings and social events.)

With a forward by the world’s defacto business authority, John Maxwell, and rave endorsements from moguls Ed Bastian/ Delta Airlines CEO, Kourtney Kardashian, DeVon Franklin, and more, the book outlines unique practices seldom touted by the world’s most successful— i.e. Literally scheduling in time to be unproductive, essential self-efficacy beliefs to counter negative spirals (especially in isolation), etc. Whether the team you lead is you and your spouse/ family, or virtual team of thousands— it explicitly starts with you.

With a disarming prominence across Hollywood (Justin & Hailey Bieber, Chris & Katherine Pratt, the Kardashians, Rickie Fowler, Tim Tebow, etc.), Chad’s family first became the focal point of a tattoo craze when stars like Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, got “G” tattoos for Chad’s oldest daughter, Georgia, who suffers from a rare life-threatening brain disease. The most poignant detail here is that Chad maintains an unshakeable faith and hope for a future full of promise, which we could really use a dose of right now. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma Sponsors/Partners Purchase a Flexio Series sprayer from Wagner Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That’s “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.

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Mikaila Ulmer (Founder & CEO of Me and The Bees Lemonade) Show Notes: In this episode, we talk to Mikaila Ulmer (Founder & CEO of Me and The Bees Lemonade) as we discuss her business, her new book, and what she learned from President Obama. Purchase her book here Check out her website and non-profit.

More On Mikaila Let our founder, Mikaila, explain the origin of Me & the Bees Lemonade: When I was just four, I got stung by a bee and then got stung again less than a week later! Naturally, I didn't enjoy the bee stings at all and I became scared of bees. But then after doing some research about them, I became fascinated and learned all about what they do for me and our ecosystem. Around that same time, my family encouraged me to make a product for a couple of children's business competitions - the Acton Children’s Business Fair and Austin Lemonade Day. So I put on my thinking cap. I thought about some ideas. While I was thinking, my Great Granny Helen, who lived in Cameron, South Carolina, sent my family a 1940s cookbook, which included her special recipe for flaxseed lemonade. So then I thought, what if I make something that helps honeybees and uses my Great Granny Helen's lemonade recipe? I decided to give her beloved lemonade a new twist by adding honey from bees, instead of only sugar. That's how Be Sweet Lemonade was born! However, we had to change the name due to a copyright issue so we decided to call it Me & the Bees Lemonade because we give a percentage of sales to help save the bees. We are now celebrating more than 10 years in “buzzness!” Mikaila started her lemonade at youth entrepreneurial events and at her lemonade stand out in front of her home, donating a percentage of the profits to local and international organizations fighting hard to save the honeybees. That is why she touts: “Buy a Bottle…Save a Bee.” Now at age 15, her little idea from more than 10 years ago continues to grow and grow...by more than 500 percent since the company’s humble Austin, Texas-based beginnings. Today, the award-winning, ready-to-drink Me & the Bees Lemonades in five refreshing flavors is buzzing off the shelves of Whole Foods Market, The Fresh Market, World Market, H-E-B stores across Texas and Kroger stores in Houston. It is also available at a growing number of restaurants, food trailers and natural food delivery companies. When not traveling for speaking events to share her stories of being a social entrepreneur, leading workshops on how to save the bees, or participating in social entrepreneurship panels, you can find Mikaila coming up with ideas to help the Healthy Hive Foundation, a nonprofit to further help the mission of saving the pollinators. And of course, she’s working hard as a high school student, loving Spanish, science and rock climbing classes. Find Mikaila on Facebook and Instagram pages where followers can ‘like’ interesting facts about bees, honey and Me & the Bees Lemonade. Mikaila’s first book, Bee Fearless, Dream Like a Kid, launches in August 2020. Published by Penguin Random House, it is about her adventures in being a social entrepreneur and heading up a purpose-based brand aimed at offering premium, all-natural lemonades in a way that helps save the bees. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma Sponsors/Partners Purchase a Flexio Series sprayer from Wagner Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That’s “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.

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Ben Proudfoot (Award-Winning Filmmaker & Founder of Breakwater Studios)

Show Notes:In this episode, we talk to Ben Proudfoot (Award-Winning Filmmaker & Founder of Breakwater Studios)as we discuss what it takes to tell a great story, his time at USC Film school, and more. More On Ben Award-winning director and 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Ben Proudfoot is the founder and creative force behind Breakwater Studios. Once a world champion in sleight-of-hand magic, Ben now brings that spirit of wonder to filmmaking, directing or producing more than forty original short films a year, many in partnership with brands like The New York Times, Charles Schwab & Co., Annapurna Pictures and Unity Technologies. The Nova Scotia native drives Breakwater’s humanist storytelling across documentary, narrative, and branded mediums. Proudfoot’s latest series, Almost Famous, was released with The New York Times to widespread acclaim. The series profiles figures adjacent to history. Whether he’s crafting the latest Breakwater Original or directing an international branded documentary series, Proudfoot leads a diverse team of dedicated artists, craftspeople, technologists, and business people across a variety of pre-, post-, and physical production spectrums at the studio and around the globe, very much in the model of the original studio system. Proudfoot is highly sought-after for telling emotionally-moving and easily shareable stories in a short-form documentary style that combines the best of premium Hollywood filmmaking. In 2018, Proudfoot partnered with Gigi Pritzker and Clint Kisker’s MWM to make Breakwater Studios one of the first venture-backed branded content studios. A pioneer in the brand filmmaking space, Ben and Breakwater also lead a wave of filmmakers reinventing the advertising industry. Breakwater produces bespoke branded content for individual, governmental, and corporate clients, including Charles Schwab & Co., LA Phil, Unity Technology, Kelly Services, and Annapurna Pictures. In addition to a long list of awards and distinctions, festival successes, and placement on television shows, such as Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, Breakwater won an Emmy for the PBS documentary Montage: Great Film Composers and the Piano. In 2019, Proudfoot’s short documentary series, Almost Famous, including the films The King of Fish and Chips, Kim I Am, The Other Fab Four & The Lost Astronaut, were New York Times Op-Docs. His original film, That’s My Jazz, had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, and his branded film, The Youngest Captain, won a 2019 Webby Award. His work has also received seven coveted Vimeo Staff Picks for films That’s My Jazz, ink&paper, The Ox, Turns, Why This Road: Dan Portelance, Kunstglaser, and Still Here, made with Annapurna Pictures. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Grace and dog, Dumpling. Start a conversation with Ben by emailing ben@breakwaterstudios.com. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma Sponsors/Partners Purchase a Flexio Series sprayer from Wagner Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That’s “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.

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This week we talked to Shasta Nelson about friendships at work and her latest book new book "The Business Of Friendships".

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PodcastOne Show Notes: In this episode, we talk to Shasta Nelson(Friendship Expert & Author) as we discuss her latest book, that time she partnered Facebook and more. Purchase her book here Watch her TEDx talk here Subscribe to her Youtube channel here. More On Shasta Shasta Nelson is a keynote speaker, author, and leading expert on friendship and healthy relationships at work. Filled with scientific data, real-world research, and fascinating case studies, Shasta’s programs reveal how healthy relationships at work directly impact employee engagement, team culture, sales, recruiting, and retention. She also teaches strategies for the healthiest friendships, contributing to individual happiness and well-being. Frequently featured in the media as a popular resource on healthy relationships and the increasing epidemic of loneliness, Shasta has been interviewed live on several television shows including Katie Couric’s Katie, Fox Business, The Early Show, The Today Show, and The Steve Harvey Show. She has also been featured in countless national magazines like Good Housekeeping, Real Simple, and Health; and interviewed for prominent newspapers like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times. Shasta was selected by Facebook to be their media spokesperson and friendship expert for Friends Day 2018. Shasta’s third book The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time will be published by HarperCollins Leadership in the summer of 2020. Her Three Relationship Requirements have been featured in her popular TEDx talk and are widely praised for helping break down relationships in ways everyone understands. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma Sponsors/Partners Purchase a Flexio Series sprayer from Wagner Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That’s “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.

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In this episode, we talk to Brad Feld (Early Stage Investor & Entrepreneur) & Ian Hathaway (Early Stage Advisor & Mentor) about their latest books, why investors are more than a blank check, and so much more. Purchase The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (Techstars) Purchase Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City 2nd Edition More On Brad Brad has been an early-stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars.

Brad is a writer and speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. He’s written a number of books as part of the Startup Revolution series and writes the blogs Feld Thoughts and Venture Deals.

Brad holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Management Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Brad is also an art collector and long-distance runner. He has completed 25 marathons as part of his mission to finish a marathon in each of the 50 states. More On Ian I serve founders as an early-stage advisor, mentor, and investor; build products and services in areas ranging from digital media to ecosystems; advise companies, non-profits, and governments on strategy, analytics, innovation, and public policy; research and write about entrepreneurship and venture capital, and help organizations solve complex problems and tell compelling stories through data. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma Sponsors/Partners Purchase a Flexio Series sprayer from Wagner Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That’s “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.

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In this episode, we talk to Bob Fisch (Founder & Former CEO of rue21) as we discuss how he led rue21 to 11 profitable years in a row, why he is a millennial baby boomer, and his latest book "Fisch Tales: The Making Of A Millennial Baby Boomer". More On Bob On his first day of work out of college, Bob Fisch was one of 100 new hires who heard the CEO of Abraham & Straus (A&S) New York identify ambitious milestones in career advancement. The new employees were told that only one of them would have what it takes to attain each of the milestones. That employee turned out to be Bob Fisch. A mere dozen or so years later, true to the CEO’s prediction, Bob was the one who rose to the rank of president—at Casual Corner, a division of U.S. Shoe. While learning his trade at A&S, Bob had the good fortune to work alongside future retail legends like Mickey Drexler (The Gap, J. Crew) and Michael Jeffries (Abercrombie & Fitch). Bob himself is recognized as a pioneering merchant for his bold and successful innovations in value-priced, fast-fashion retailing, notably at rue21. He took the company from bankruptcy to a fast-track winning streak that included a hot-stock IPO, building a national network of 1,200 stores, and a billion-dollar-plus valuation. Prestigious retail magazine Chain Store Age named Bob one of “10 CEOs to Watch in 2010.” The criteria for making the very short list wrote the magazine, was “the influence they wield in their respective categories—and because they are willing to shake things up a bit.” That describes Bob perfectly in his role as a disruptor who always is searching for better ways to inspire people and to ignite excitement in his stores, among customers and staff. His latest foray into disruption has been in the form of what Bob calls “generation splicing.” It sounds technical, but more than anything it’s about reframing your outlook on life and opening yourself up to finding wisdom from unexpected sources. A self-described Baby Boomer Millennial, Bob Fisch’s life has been uplifted by his dedication to mutual mentorship with Millennials. He teaches them business, and they teach him life. More than that, he wants everyone to know, regardless of age, that their best is yet to come. With a “whatever it takes” attitude and an excitement to help others reach their fullest potential, Bob’s wisdom, knowledge, experience, and practical methodologies have the power to transform lives and put people on trajectories that they could have only imagined. Bob’s keen awareness of the human condition laid the groundwork for what would become his book, FISCH TALES. Focused on concepts like “Mutual Mentoring” and inspiring mantras like “We Will Win Together” Bob has fostered a cross-generational understanding among his friends and colleagues that is unprecedented, and now he’s determined to take his message global.

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This week we talk to Kathy Caprino, a leadership coach with nearly 1 million followers on LinkedIn as we discuss her book "The Most Powerful You".

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Rob Chesnut (Former Chief Ethics Officer at Airbnb) as we discuss his new book "Intentional Integrity".

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Marc Randolph (Co-Founder & First CEO of Netflix) as we discuss his career and latest book "That Will Never Work". Later, we have Rana Shanawani, Executive Director of the Women's Center For Entrepreneurship as we discuss the PPP Loan for businesses.

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This show 2 amazing guests: We have an award-winning professor from the University of Virginia business professor Dr. Bobby Parmar to talk about the film "Fishing With Dynamite" to which he serves as a producer on. Then, we have Marc Morial President & CEO of the National Urban League as he talks about his new book "The Gumbo Coalition" and the current fight for racial equality.

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Special Guest David Cote, Former Chairman & CEO of Honeywell and author of "Winning Now, Winning Later" which has been called by Fortune Magazine as the "War and Peace of books on corporate leadership".

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Tim Koller is a partner at McKinsey & Company and the lead author of "Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies"(It's literally a textbook for some of the top business schools in the country and in its 7th edition which was released today). We discuss value creation for companies and why companies like Hertz and Chuck E. Cheese have found it difficult to navigate the pandemic.

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Tim Campos (Co-Founder & CEO of Woven) before that, he was the Chief Information Officer of a little company called Facebook, where he doubled overall productivity to $1.8 million per employee - making it the most productive company in the world.

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Adrienne Bankert, an Emmy-award winning journalist, currently serves as a New York based national correspondent for ABC News. Book: Your Hidden Superpower: The Kindness That Makes You Unbeatable at Work and Connects You with Anyone

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Book: Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It

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Rich Razgaitis (known as Raz) has a 15 year history as a CEO, cofounder, and entrepreneur in consumer tech, CPG, and e-commerce industries, running companies which include Univera, DealOn, MyTownPerks, and FloWater.

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CEO of Affectiva, Rana el Kaliouby is an Egyptian-American computer scientist and entrepreneur in the field of expression recognition research and technology development, which is a subset of facial recognition designed to identify the emotions expressed by the face.

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