Business Leadership Series: Recent Episodes
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Kyle Maynard is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and ESPY award-winning mixed martial arts athlete, known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Aconcagua without the aid of prosthetics.
Oprah Winfrey called Kyle “one of the most inspiring young men you will ever hear about.” Arnold Schwarzenegger described him as “the real deal,” “a champion human,” and “one of the most inspiring people” he’s ever met. Even the great Wayne Gretzky has spoken of Kyle’s “greatness.”
Despite being born with a rare condition known as congenital amputation, that has left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees, he learned early on with the support of his family, to live life independently and without prosthetics.
Kyle thrives on physical challenges and following a few rough middle school football seasons; he went on to become a champion wrestler, CrossFit Certified Instructor and gym owner, competitive MMA/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter, world record-setting weightlifter, and skilled mountaineer. In 2012, Kyle became the first quadruple amputee to climb – actually bear crawl – the 19,340 feet to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro without the aid of prosthetics. His 10-day ascent was widely covered by the press, followed on social media, and raised money and awareness for wounded veterans as well as Tanzanian schoolchildren. Upon his return, Kyle won his second ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) award for Best Male Athlete with a Disability.
Four years later, he reached the summit of Argentina’s breathtakingly beautiful and sometimes deadly Mount Aconcagua – the highest peak in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres, standing at 22,838 feet. Following that epic summit, Nike featured Kyle in the powerful commercial “Unlimited Will,” which debuted globally during the 2016 Olympics, was viewed by millions around the world – and was part of the series that AdWeek named the most memorable of all commercials during the 2016 Olympics.
Kyle has not let his success be defined by anything or anyone but himself. He has lived his life striving to do more, learn more, push harder, go further—and to inspire others to do the same by sharing his story and living by example. Though he tailors his speeches to his audience, his messages are centered on building a life driven by purpose and meaning, the importance of the undying pursuit of dreams, and the belief that no obstacle is too great and nothing in their lives can keep them from accomplishing their goals.
Learn more at https://www.kyle-maynard.com/
In this episode Derek talks with the world's #1 Bowler Jason Belmonte. Jason talks with Derek about his unique story of bowling since the age of two, how he stays motivated to continue being the best in the world, and more on his entrepreneurial journey.
Jason is known for being one of the first bowlers to gain media attention for using the two handed approach style to deliver his shot. He has won 22 PBA titles, making him one of only 15 players in history with at least 20 PBA Tour wins. His PBA Tour victories include a record 11 major championships, four of these in the USBC Masters, which is also a record. He is also a four-time PBA Player of the Year.
Learn more at https://www.jasonbelmonte.com/
Jack Ryan aka BlackJack was born in Brooklyn, NY and is a Basketball Entertainer/Motivational Speaker. He is a member of the world-famous Harlem Wizards for 24 years and has performed all over the world.
Jack grew up in Brooklyn New York and was always known for being good at basketball. In high school he was the star player and everyone around him thought he was going somewhere. His coach started getting him scouted and he got an offer from Ohio University but it was to go to a community college first get his grades in order and then play for them. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out because Jack ended up getting in trouble and getting kicked off the team and out of school. He then went home and tried to go to a few different colleges, but nothing ever panned out for him. Then one day in his late 20’s Jack was playing a pick up game with some friends and Peter Vecsey a basketball columnist for the New York Post saw him play and got a try out for him with the Nets. They wanted him to go to the C.B.A. but he got hurt before he could. After he was done rehabbing and getting better it seemed his time to play in the NBA had come to an end. He now has played for the Harlem Wizards for 24 years and finally gotten his life on track. He also is a motivational speaker and entertainer.
Jackie’s life story is being told in the new movie “BlackJack: The Jackie Ryan Story”, starring Greg Finley, Ashley Greene, David Arquette, Michael Rapaport, and Robert Davi.
Instagram: blackjackryan21
Derek talks with 93' Chicago Bulls NBA Champion Trent Tucker. Trent talks with Derek about leadership skills necessary to build a championship team, how to manage egos, having Phil Jackson as a coach, the Trent Tucker Rule, and what it was like playing with his friends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Derek also talks with Trent about his 9 years playing with the NY Knicks.
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Brian Buffini, author of the New York Times best-selling book, The Emigrant Edge: How To Make It Big In America.
Brian Buffini emigrated from Ireland at the age of nineteen, with only ninety-two dollars in his
pocket. Today, as the founder of Buffini & Company, the largest business training company in North America, he is one of the nation’s top business experts. In his engaging book, THE EMIGRANT EDGE: How To Make It Big In America (Howard Books, August 2017), he shares the secret of his success: a mix of seven qualities that make up what he calls the Emigrant Edge.
“Successful immigrants think and work differently than the average American,” Buffini writes. “When they leave everything behind, they keep their dream of success uppermost in their mind.” Through his own experiences as well as those of others, Buffini describes how the sacrifices made to come to America, the lack of a safety net, and the advantages of a fresh start, set the stage for success.
The good news for everyone, Buffini says, is that the seven traits immigrants share are wholly transferable, no matter where a person is born, or what his or her circumstances are.
“Imitating these traits will equip anyone to thrive and succeed,” he contends.
Learn more: https://www.brianbuffini.com/the-emigrant-edge.aspx
Derek Champagne interviews Nick Friedman. Nick has been featured on Oprah (2x), the hit tv show Shark Tank, Millionaire Matchmaker, and is the Co-Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk.
World-class speaker, bestselling author, founder of a national franchise, and TV personality, Nick’s story is as incredible as they come. But what sets him apart is just how much fun he has along the way.
Nick talks with Derek about building a successful brand, working ON not IN your business, and intentionality in building your team and culture.
Over a decade ago, Nick co-founded College Hunks Hauling Junk, now a multi-million dollar national franchise. This success set off a chain of dominos, as Nick became not only an entrepreneur – but a dominant speaker, author, and TV personality as well.
Nick has been on Millionaire Matchmaker, The Pitch, House Hunters, Jobs That Don’t Suck, and Below Deck. Each “performed incredibly well compared to other episodes of those shows that had aired at the time”, according to Alan Moore, a Casting Agent from APA Agency.
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In 2011, Nick co-authored the best-selling book, Effortless Entrepreneur, which chronicles College Hunks Hauling Junk’s growth from van to franchise, and the ten business commandments that you can apply to do the same.
The book has been endorsed by moguls like Fred Deluca, the founder of Subway, Wayne Huizenga, founder of Waste Management, and Ted Leonsis, vice chairman emeritus of AOL and owner of the Washington Capitols.
Learn more at:
www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com
www.nickfriedman.com
In this episode Derek talks with Dave Alpern, President of Joe Gibbs Racing and author of Taking the Lead.
The president of Joe Gibbs Racing―the winningest team in NASCAR history―shares the secrets of succeeding in business and in life.In NASCAR, as in life, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to being in the right place at the right time and making the most of every opportunity.
Nobody understands that better than Dave Alpern. Dave started his career as an unpaid intern selling T-shirts for the newly formed Joe Gibbs Racing team. Nearly three decades later, he’s now the president of JGR, a multimillion-dollar elite, record-setting racing team with more than 500 employees. In Taking the Lead, Dave shares the wisdom he’s learned along the way: key principles that will equip you with what you need to rise to the top and succeed with integrity and purpose―whatever team you’re on.
Derek Champagne talks with Beth Comstock, former Chief Marketing Officer and then Vice Chair of Innovation at GE. For almost 3 decades Beth led efforts to accelerate new growth, develop digital and clean-energy futures, seed new businesses and enhance brand value.
As President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal , Beth oversaw TV ad revenue and digital media efforts, including the early development of hulu.com Prior to this, she held a succession of roles at NBC, CBS and CNN/Turner Broadcasting.
Beth is currently a director at Nike, trustee of The National Geographic Society, and former board president of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Museum.
Beth’s book “Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change” is an inspiring, fresh, candid, and deeply personal book about how to grapple with the challenges to change we face every day. It is a different kind of narrative, a big picture book that combines Comstock’s personal story in leading change with vital lessons on overcoming the inevitable roadblocks.
Learn more at https://www.bethcomstock.info/
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Brian Scudamore. Brian talks with Derek about setting goals, hiring the right team, building a culture, and how he built his successful franchising empire.
Brian is a franchising genius and has built an empire of solid brands with a great team and authentic culture. O2E Brands is the banner company for home-service brands 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, You Move Me, and Shack Shine.
Brian started his business in Vancouver, Canada at the age of 18, and later went on to franchise 1-800-GOT-JUNK? as a way to expand operations. Today, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has 1000 trucks on the road throughout some 180 locations in Canada, the United States, and Australia.
Brian has received wide recognition in the media and business community. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has celebrated appearances on the highly-acclaimed Undercover Boss Canada, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, CNN, ABC Nightline, the Today Show, The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos, and the View. His story has been told in Fortune Magazine, Business Week, New York Times, Huffington Post, and Wall Street Journal, to name a few. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is currently the starring junk removal attraction on the hit A&E reality show, Hoarders. In addition to interviews and guest appearances, Brian contributes written articles on building a business and entrepreneurism to many national magazines, including a monthly column in PROFIT Magazine.
In 2004, Brian was inducted into the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and served as a board member for the Young Entrepreneurs’ Organization (YEO). In 2007, Brian was honored to have been named the International Franchise Association’s Entrepreneur of the Year. Other accolades include Fortune Small Business’ Best Bosses Award, Globe & Mail’s Top 40 under 40, and a three-time winner of a prestigious “Best Company To Work For” award.
As a public speaker, Brian has brought his entrepreneurial success story to many conference stages, including the Fortune Small Business Magazine’s national conference. A strong believer in personal and professional development, Brian graduated from MIT's four-year Birthing of Giants program, and has subsequently completed several years of MIT’s BOG’s alumni program, Gathering of Titans. He is also a participant in a nine-year executive education program at Harvard University through YPO Presidents’ University.
Learn more at www.o2ebrands.com
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews noted businessman George Maloof. George is the former owner of the NBA Sacramento Kings, Palms Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, and the NHL Vegas Golden Knights.
George discusses his NHL hockey team, how he deals with setbacks, what success looks like, and how important customer service is to his brand.
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Tim Sanders.
Tim Sanders spent most of his early career on the cutting edge of innovation and change. He was an early stage member of Mark Cuban’s Broadcast.com, which had the largest opening day IPO in history. After Yahoo acquired the company, Tim was tapped to lead their ValueLab, and by 2001, he rose to Chief Solutions Officer. In 2005, he founded Deeper Media, which provides consulting services for leading brands. Today, he is one of the top-rated speakers on the lecture circuit.
Tim is the author of four books, including the New York Times bestseller Love Is the Killer App: How To Win Business & Influence Friends. It’s been translated into over a dozen languages and has been featured in Fast Company, USA Today, the New York Times, The Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor and on CNN.
He’s a master storyteller who offers listeners actionable takeaways that produce results right away. That’s why he’s one of the top speakers on the lecture circuit.
Learn more at www.timsanders.com/bls
This is a must listen to episode!
Derek interviews 2018 Songwriter Hall of Fame Inductee, Steve Dorff. Steve talks with Derek about his personal journey, legendary career, dealing with personal tragedy, what success looks like, and stories of writing and working with the top musical artists of all time.
Steve also shares highlights from his new book "I wrote That One Too...A Life In Songwriting From Whitney To Willie". Order Steve's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Wrote-That-One-Too-Songwriting/dp/1495077292
3 time Grammy and 6 time Emmy nominated Steve Dorff has written songs sung by the likes of Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Anne Murray, George Strait, Garth Brooks and countless others, while also establishing himself as a gifted film and television composer. He’s tallied over 40 BMI awards with hits like Rogers’ “Through the Years,” Murray’s “I Just Fall in Love Again” (Billboard’s top country hit of 1979), Strait’s “I Cross My Heart,” Lee Greenwood’s “Don’t Underestimate My Love for You,” and Eddie Rabbitt’s “Every Which Way But Loose”—the title track from Clint Eastwood’s 1978 film. His songs have charted in 5 successive decades, with #1 records across 4 decades.
Dorff has also composed TV music for Spenser: For Hire, Murphy Brown, The Singing Bee, Just the 10 of Us, Growing Pains, Murder She Wrote, Columbo and Reba; his other film contributions include songs and scores for Bronco Billy, Rocky IV, Pure Country, Tin Cup and Honky Tonk Man.
Key songs in the Dorff catalog include: * Through The Years * I Just Fall In Love Again * Heartland * Every Which Way But Loose * Hypnotize The Moon * I Cross My Heart, and countless others recorded by over 250 Artists from all genres of music.
His many TV and cable movie credits include the Emmy nominated CBS mini-series "Elvis", the Hallmark Hall of Fame "Rose Hill", the animated Christmas classic "Annabelle's Wish", "Babe Ruth", "The Quick and The Dead", "Moonshine Highway" and "The Defiant Ones". Dorff’s many movie songs and scores have been featured in "Bronco Billy", "Blast From The Past", "Rocky IV", "Pure Country", "Tin Cup", "Michael", "Dudley Do-Right", "Dancer, Texas", "The Last Boy Scout", "Curly Sue" and "Honky Tonk Man".
Perhaps Dorff’s most ambitious move to date has been a giant leap into his first love, musical theater. He currently has two projects making their way to the stage: "Josephine" (The Josephine Baker Story) and "Pure Country" (The Musical).
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Michael Giannulis. Michael has overcome the odds and loves to share that story to inspire others. Mike especially thrives on connecting with entrepreneurs to motivate them to “do big things” in the world. Michael talks about how complacency and contentment are the enemy achieving excellence, and shares some great tips on making massive change in your life.
When you have a vision, you want to make sure your team is on the same page. How? It all starts with leadership. Leadership has to be on the same page first with the vision that is in place, then others will see their leadership and focus, and be in line with the vision. It's important though, to make sure the vision is very clear to everyone. John Collins gives some more tips on how to get the whole team on board with the companies vision.
Former US Paratrooper, to business owner. Jamie Jay left the military with 1994 with $386.14 to his name. A friend of his got him a job with a company selling office equipment, and fax machines. Through these jobs, he learned a lot about sales and marketing, and after 12 years of the corporate world, he realized he did not like it. He leaves corporate, and starts his own real estate advertisement agency in 2006, then the 2008 crash happened. This huge set back, put him back into the corporate world, but Jamie did not stop his pursuit for something of his own.
Every has setbacks, failures, and challenges, but how do you work through those? Eric Presley shares some of his personal experience, on how he handles failure, and challenges.
In this episode Derek is on the other side of the interview as a guest on Motivational Mondays, an amazing London-based podcast, hosted by Abigale Otchere.
Derek talks about coming from humble beginnings, his years as a Hollywood musician, his rock bottom and overcoming obstacles, celebrating 10 years as an agency owner, how he ultimately measures success, and becoming a legacy entrepreneur.
In this BLS Minute Derek chats with, Shark Tank veteran and Youtube sensation, Aaron Marino.
Aaron Marino gives a key piece of advice for business owners thinking about making videos for their business: "Just start making videos!"
In this episode, Derek talks with Scott Rochelle, President & CEO of the National Basketball Retired Player's Association, about life after basketball for NBA and WNBA players. Discussion includes the importance of community to avoid isolation, life after basketball, and how players are finding new careers, including as investors and entrepreneurs.
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Shark Tank veteran Evan Delahanty. Evan is the Founder and Lead for Peaceful Fruits LLC, a social good startup that produces premium dried fruit snacks from sustainably-sourced acai. Evan shares his entrepreneurial journey, his approach to community engagement, and his experience on the hit ABC television show Shark Tank.
In this episode Derek talks with Jeff Mcqueen, executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC). Jeff shares his personal and inspiring story from drug addiction, incarceration, and mental health, to inspire thousands to experience their own recovery.
Yigal Adato started early with entrepreneurship, and leadership at an early age. His family were all business owners, and for Yigal he got his start at age 13 when he joined a youth leadership movement, and at 17 when he became a counselor, then at age 20 he became on of the main leadership directors. Yigal caught the leadership and entrepreneur bug early on, and has stuck with him ever since.
In this episode, Derek talks with Scott Rochelle, President & CEO of the National Basketball Retired Player's Association, about life after basketball for NBA and WNBA players. Discussion includes the importance of community to avoid isolation, life after basketball, and how players are finding new careers, including as investors and entrepreneurs.
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Michael Giannulis. Michael has overcome the odds and loves to share that story to inspire others. Mike especially thrives on connecting with entrepreneurs to motivate them to “do big things” in the world. Michael talks about how complacency and contentment are the enemy achieving excellence, and shares some great tips on making massive change in your life.
Jamie Jay does an amazing job with building, motivating, and selecting teams. He explains that it takes about $4900 to hire someone on average, so it's important to be selective when choosing people to be on your team.
Bix and Joe Bickson are the masters of future hacking.
“What we call a future hack is to get inside your guts or the guts of your organization, and develop the ability to create and fulfill the future of your choosing.” – Joe Bickson
Future hacking is the end of consulting. If you put new ideas in the old box, you'll just get more of what you already have, but with a new name
Every has setbacks, failures, and challenges, but how do you work through those? Eric Presley shares some of his personal experience, on how he handles failure, and challenges.
In this episode we feature Shark Tank Veteran Elena Petzold, The BreastFeeding Stylist & Creator of Mama's MilkBox. Elena talks with Derek Champagne about her entrepreneurial journey as well as her experience in "The Tank".
Elena is the owner of Mama's Milkbox, a breastfeeding apparel subscription service that provides high quality breastfeeding fashion to Moms who want to look good, feel good, & easily breastfeed or pump breastmilk for their babies.
In this episode Derek talks with Jeff Mcqueen,executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC). Jeff shares his personal and inspiring story from drug addiction, incarceration, and mental health, to inspire thousands to experience their own recovery.
In this episode, Derek talks with Scott Rochelle, President & CEO of the National Basketball Retired Player's Association, about life after basketball for NBA and WNBA players. Discussion includes the importance of community to avoid isolation, life after basketball, and how players are finding new careers, including as investors and entrepreneurs.
Sean Whittenberg took on a massive mission to make consuming tuna, safer. His company, Safe Catch, developed a tool to test tuna above the FDA approved limit, to provide the highest quality tuna available. Their product provides the lowest mercury levels in tuna, available in the market. Sean's overall mission was not only to make money, but to make a massive difference in the world.
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Michael Giannulis. Michael has overcome the odds and loves to share that story to inspire others. Mike especially thrives on connecting with entrepreneurs to motivate them to “do big things” in the world. Michael talks about how complacency and contentment are the enemy achieving excellence, and shares some great tips on making massive change in your life.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, chats with Michael Dweck. Michael, the co-founder of Basic Outfitters, was recently named to Forbes 30 under 30 list and has appeared on the ABC hit t.v. show Shark Tank. He talks with Derek about his entrepreneurial journey, defining success, and his experience in "the tank".
Derek talks with elite athlete Adrienne Smith, Founder & CEO of Gridiron Queendom, who is on a mission to create more opportunities in football and professional sports for women and girls.
When you have a vision, you want to make sure your team is on the same page. How? It all starts with leadership. Leadership has to be on the same page first with the vision that is in place, then others will see their leadership and focus, and be in line with the vision. It's important though, to make sure the vision is very clear to everyone. John Collins gives some more tips on how to get the whole team on board with the companies vision.
In this episode, Derek talks with Scott Rochelle, President & CEO of the National Basketball Retired Player's Association, about life after basketball for NBA and WNBA players. Discussion includes the importance of community to avoid isolation, life after basketball, and how players are finding new careers, including as investors and entrepreneurs.
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In this episode Derek talks with Jeff Mcqueen, executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC). Jeff shares his personal and inspiring story from drug addiction, incarceration, and mental health, to inspire thousands to experience their own recovery.
Bix and Joe Bickson are the masters of future hacking.
“What we call a future hack is to get inside your guts or the guts of your organization, and develop the ability to create and fulfill the future of your choosing.” – Joe Bickson
Future hacking is the end of consulting. If you put new ideas in the old box, you'll just get more of what you already have, but with a new name
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Shark Tank veteran Evan Delahanty. Evan is the Founder and Lead for Peaceful Fruits LLC, a social good startup that produces premium dried fruit snacks from sustainably-sourced acai. Evan shares his entrepreneurial journey, his approach to community engagement, and his experience on the hit ABC television show Shark Tank.
Every has setbacks, failures, and challenges, but how do you work through those? Eric Presley shares some of his personal experience, on how he handles failure, and challenges.
Eric Partaker, CEO of the year 2019, Co CEO of Chilango, shares some great insider information on how to get where you want to be. Eric helps people get where they want to be, in a quicker, easier, and more efficient way.
Don Hutcheson is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help you find your true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom. Derek talks with Don about how we don't get bored anymore, and don't take time for yourself to journal or focus on your personal health. Don talks about being "conscious", and to just give yourself time to think and reflect.
Gone But Not Forgotten with Jeff McQueen
In this episode Derek talks with Jeff Mcqueen, executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC). Jeff shares his personal and inspiring story from drug addiction, incarceration, and mental health, to inspire thousands to experience their own recovery.
About Jeff McQueen – Executive Director
Jeffrey McQueen, MBA, LCDC,is the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC). Mr. McQueen is a combat veteran who has first-hand experience with multiple facets of recovery. Prior to his journey in recovery, Mr. McQueen has experienced several institutions battling emotional distress, PTSD, and substance abuse. He has presented implementation techniques throughout the country on topics such as Personal Growth and Change, Time Management and other Recovery Based modalities. He has learned from a variety of adversities and obstacles throughout his recovery process and has embraced these experiences as well as learned to use them to not just educate society, but to find purpose and empowerment in these experiences.
As Executive Director of MHANC, Mr. McQueen takes a unique position and works for his staff to makes sure that they’re armed with the appropriate tools and knowledge to get the job done and support their community in becoming the healthiest community it can be. Holding the candle and fanning the flame of desire for recovery so that recovery isn’t simply possible or probable but expected. When the right care is provided and the staff supporting them cares about outcomes, then those they serve get better. Mr. McQueen’s job is to provide the community with vision, tools and people that assures them recovery is inevitable.
Jeff shares how they are engaging the community around this pandemic with the upcoming Gone But Not Forgotten. Overdose Prevention & Awareness Walk. / Saturday, October 8, 2022: Jones Beach State Park Field 5 .
Invited to join the Walk is Erik Coleman (Former NFL Safety & MSG Commentator of Odds with Ends) and Matt Brust (Former NBA Forward & Finance Expert).
Learn how you can join this community and take action at https://mhanc.org/
Derek Champagne talks with the new CEO of ItemMaster, Dev Ganesan. Dev shares the importance of having a good a team of people to help you grow and scale your business, understanding what your weaknesses are, and surrounding yourself with advisors and mentors to help you where you need help. Dev also talks about some important leadership principals to follow such as, listening instead of just talking in your meetings, giving credit to your team members, when things go wrong you take the blame, and allowing people to make mistakes, just not repeating the same mistakes.
Derek talks with elite athlete Adrienne Smith, Founder & CEO of Gridiron Queendom, who is on a mission to create more opportunities in football and professional sports for women and girls.
In this BLS Minute Derek chats with, Shark Tank veteran and Youtube sensation, Aaron Marino.
Aaron Marino gives a key piece of advice for business owners thinking about making videos for their business: "Just start making videos!"
You will not be great when starting out, but the more you make videos, the better you will get. You need to find your voice, and get yourself front and center of your brand.
Full episodes released each Sunday at www. BLSnow.net
In this BLS Minute Derek chats with, Shark Tank veteran and Youtube sensation, Aaron Marino.
Aaron Marino gives a key piece of advice for business owners thinking about making videos for their business: "Just start making videos!"
You will not be great when starting out, but the more you make videos, the better you will get. You need to find your voice, and get yourself front and center of your brand.
Full episodes released each Sunday at www. BLSnow.net
Vincent is an author, entrepreneur, and one of the top sports photographer in the United States. Vincent's new book, Freelance to Freedom, the roadmap for creating a side business to achieve financial, time and life freedom. On this episode we learn more about how Vincent got his start with sports photography.
Vincent is an author, entrepreneur, and one of the top sports photographer in the United States. Vincent's new book, Freelance to Freedom, the roadmap for creating a side business to achieve financial, time and life freedom. On this episode we learn more about how Vincent got his start with sports photography.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Thomas Rock Lindsay. Thomas has 20 years of insurance and professional employer organization (or PEO) industry experience in C-level management, focusing on all aspects of workers compensation, risk management, loss control, employee benefits, HR, and payroll.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Thomas Rock Lindsay. Thomas has 20 years of insurance and professional employer organization (or PEO) industry experience in C-level management, focusing on all aspects of workers compensation, risk management, loss control, employee benefits, HR, and payroll.
Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Suzanne Paulinski, Founder of The Rock/Star Advocate. Derek and Suzanne compare each of their experiences in the music industry and how social media has impacted change for artist promotions. On this episode, we learned more about Suzanne as the entrepreneur.
Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Suzanne Paulinski, Founder of The Rock/Star Advocate. Derek and Suzanne compare each of their experiences in the music industry and how social media has impacted change for artist promotions. On this episode, we learned more about Suzanne as the entrepreneur.
Sean Whittenberg took on a massive mission to make consuming tuna, safer. His company, Safe Catch, developed a tool to test tuna above the FDA approved limit, to provide the highest quality tuna available. Their product provides the lowest mercury levels in tuna, available in the market. Sean's overall mission was not only to make money, but to make a massive difference in the world.
Sean Whittenberg took on a massive mission to make consuming tuna, safer. His company, Safe Catch, developed a tool to test tuna above the FDA approved limit, to provide the highest quality tuna available. Their product provides the lowest mercury levels in tuna, available in the market. Sean's overall mission was not only to make money, but to make a massive difference in the world.
Peter Winick is the found of Thought Leader Leverage. In this episode, Derek gets to know Peter about his background, and what led him to creating Thought Leader Leverage.
Peter Winick is the found of Thought Leader Leverage. In this episode, Derek gets to know Peter about his background, and what led him to creating Thought Leader Leverage.
World-class speaker, bestselling author, founder of a national franchise, and TV personality, Nick’s story is as incredible as they come. But what sets him apart is just how much fun he has along the way. Growing pains, setbacks, and failures are all a part of the journey. How you handle them, will define how you come out on the other side. Nick has been through these while on his personal entrepreneurial journey, and shares how he handles them to be successful.
World-class speaker, bestselling author, founder of a national franchise, and TV personality, Nick’s story is as incredible as they come. But what sets him apart is just how much fun he has along the way. Growing pains, setbacks, and failures are all a part of the journey. How you handle them, will define how you come out on the other side. Nick has been through these while on his personal entrepreneurial journey, and shares how he handles them to be successful.
In this interview, Derek talks with John and Ana Mann about their new book "The Go-Giver Marriage". John and Ana share the "why" behind writing this new book, their process for collaboration, and highlight some of the secrets to lasting love. Learn more at https://thegogiver.com/tgg-marriage/
In this interview, Derek talks with John and Ana Mann about their new book "The Go-Giver Marriage". John and Ana share the "why" behind writing this new book, their process for collaboration, and highlight some of the secrets to lasting love. Learn more at https://thegogiver.com/tgg-marriage/
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, chats with Michael Dweck. Michael, the co-founder of Basic Outfitters, was recently named to Forbes 30 under 30 list and has appeared on the ABC hit t.v. show Shark Tank. He talks with Derek about his entrepreneurial journey, defining success, and his experience in "the tank".
In 2014, Basic Outfitters co-founders Laura and Michael Dweck married and moved into a cozy apartment in NYC. It was quickly obvious whose clothing collection would take precedence in their precious and limited closet space. Michael’s eclectic and long-time accumulated sock and underwear assortment would have to go and be replaced by a fresh, new and curated collection of basics.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, chats with Michael Dweck. Michael, the co-founder of Basic Outfitters, was recently named to Forbes 30 under 30 list and has appeared on the ABC hit t.v. show Shark Tank. He talks with Derek about his entrepreneurial journey, defining success, and his experience in "the tank".
In 2014, Basic Outfitters co-founders Laura and Michael Dweck married and moved into a cozy apartment in NYC. It was quickly obvious whose clothing collection would take precedence in their precious and limited closet space. Michael’s eclectic and long-time accumulated sock and underwear assortment would have to go and be replaced by a fresh, new and curated collection of basics.
Bix and Joe Bickson are the masters of future hacking.
“What we call a future hack is to get inside your guts or the guts of your organization, and develop the ability to create and fulfill the future of your choosing.” – Joe Bickson
Future hacking is the end of consulting. If you put new ideas in the old box, you'll just get more of what you already have, but with a new name.
Bix and Joe Bickson are the masters of future hacking.
“What we call a future hack is to get inside your guts or the guts of your organization, and develop the ability to create and fulfill the future of your choosing.” – Joe Bickson
Future hacking is the end of consulting. If you put new ideas in the old box, you'll just get more of what you already have, but with a new name.
What happens when things don't go exactly as planned as an entrepreneur? Are there benefits to exploring your entrepreneurial dreams even if the business does not continue? Elena Petzold joins Derek again in a follow up to their last discussion after her business had recently been featured on Shark Tank. Derek talks with Elena about life AFTER Shark Tank, about life after entrepreneurship, and lessons learned along the way.
What happens when things don't go exactly as planned as an entrepreneur? Are there benefits to exploring your entrepreneurial dreams even if the business does not continue? Elena Petzold joins Derek again in a follow up to their last discussion after her business had recently been featured on Shark Tank. Derek talks with Elena about life AFTER Shark Tank, about life after entrepreneurship, and lessons learned along the way.
Don Hutcheson is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help you find your true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom. Derek talks with Don about how we don't get bored anymore, and don't take time for yourself to journal or focus on your personal health. Don talks about being "conscious", and to just give yourself time to think and reflect.
Don Hutcheson is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help you find your true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom. Derek talks with Don about how we don't get bored anymore, and don't take time for yourself to journal or focus on your personal health. Don talks about being "conscious", and to just give yourself time to think and reflect.
Derek Champagne talks with the new CEO of ItemMaster, Dev Ganesan. Dev shares the importance of having a good a team of people to help you grow and scale your business, understanding what your weaknesses are, and surrounding yourself with advisors and mentors to help you where you need help. Dev also talks about some important leadership principals to follow such as, listening instead of just talking in your meetings, giving credit to your team members, when things go wrong you take the blame, and allowing people to make mistakes, just not repeating the same mistakes.
Derek Champagne talks with the new CEO of ItemMaster, Dev Ganesan. Dev shares the importance of having a good a team of people to help you grow and scale your business, understanding what your weaknesses are, and surrounding yourself with advisors and mentors to help you where you need help. Dev also talks about some important leadership principals to follow such as, listening instead of just talking in your meetings, giving credit to your team members, when things go wrong you take the blame, and allowing people to make mistakes, just not repeating the same mistakes.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Lisa Binderow. Lisa has a GREAT start up story and shares her healthy outlook on building a business, choosing balance, and her experience on ABC's hit tv show Shark Tank.
Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, chats with tv executive and consultant, Jen Grisanti, about being the active hero in your own story. International speaker Jen Grisanti is an acclaimed Story/Career Consultant at Jen Grisanti Consultancy, Inc. Grisanti is also a Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, a former studio executive, a blogger for The Huffington Post and author of Story Line: Finding Gold In Your Life Story, TV Writing Tool Kit: How To Write a Script That Sells, and her upcoming book, Change Your Story, Change Your Life.
In this episode Derek talks with Dave Alpern, President of Joe Gibbs Racing and author of Taking the Lead. The president of Joe Gibbs Racing―the winningest team in NASCAR history―shares the secrets of succeeding in business and in life. In NASCAR, as in life, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to being in the right place at the right time and making the most of every opportunity. Nobody understands that better than Dave Alpern. Dave started his career as an unpaid intern selling T-shirts for the newly formed Joe Gibbs Racing team. Nearly three decades later, he’s now the president of JGR, a multimillion-dollar elite, record-setting racing team with more than 500 employees. In Taking the Lead, Dave shares the wisdom he’s learned along the way: key principles that will equip you with what you need to rise to the top and succeed with integrity and purpose―whatever team you’re on.
Bix and Joe Bickson are the masters of future hacking.
“What we call a future hack is to get inside your guts or the guts of your organization, and develop the ability to create and fulfill the future of your choosing.” – Joe Bickson
Future hacking is the end of consulting. If you put new ideas in the old box, you'll just get more of what you already have, but with a new name
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Shark Tank veteran Evan Delahanty. Evan is the Founder and Lead for Peaceful Fruits LLC, a social good startup that produces premium dried fruit snacks from sustainably-sourced acai. Evan shares his entrepreneurial journey, his approach to community engagement, and his experience on the hit ABC television show Shark Tank.
Every has setbacks, failures, and challenges, but how do you work through those? Eric Presley shares some of his personal experience, on how he handles failure, and challenges.
Eric Partaker, CEO of the year 2019, Co CEO of Chilango, shares some great insider information on how to get where you want to be. Eric helps people get where they want to be, in a quicker, easier, and more efficient way.
In this episode we feature Shark Tank Veteran Elena Petzold, The BreastFeeding Stylist & Creator of Mama's MilkBox. Elena talks with Derek Champagne about her entrepreneurial journey as well as her experience in "The Tank".
Elena is the owner of Mama's Milkbox, a breastfeeding apparel subscription service that provides high quality breastfeeding fashion to Moms who want to look good, feel good, & easily breastfeed or pump breastmilk for their babies.
Don Hutcheson is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help you find your true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom. Derek talks with Don about how we don't get bored anymore, and don't take time for yourself to journal or focus on your personal health. Don talks about being "conscious", and to just give yourself time to think and reflect.
Derek Champagne talks with the new CEO of ItemMaster, Dev Ganesan. Dev shares the importance of having a good a team of people to help you grow and scale your business, understanding what your weaknesses are, and surrounding yourself with advisors and mentors to help you where you need help. Dev also talks about some important leadership principals to follow such as, listening instead of just talking in your meetings, giving credit to your team members, when things go wrong you take the blame, and allowing people to make mistakes, just not repeating the same mistakes.
Arthur Theotis Matthews J.D is a university lecturer at institutions such as NYU, Cornell, and the University of Arkansas. Moreover, he is a bilateral-preneur of a firm titled conscioustrainers.com with his partner Evelyne where he serves as the COO and Chief Playmaker. Arthur talks about the importance having people with different backgrounds, and perspectives, on your bench to help mentor you.
Derek talks with elite athlete Adrienne Smith, Founder & CEO of Gridiron Queendom, who is on a mission to create more opportunities in football and professional sports for women and girls.
In this interview, Derek talks with John and Ana Mann about their new book "The Go-Giver Marriage". John and Ana share the "why" behind writing this new book, their process for collaboration, and highlight some of the secrets to lasting love. Learn more at https://thegogiver.com/tgg-marriage/
In this BLS Minute Derek chats with, Shark Tank veteran and Youtube sensation, Aaron Marino.
Aaron Marino gives a key piece of advice for business owners thinking about making videos for their business: "Just start making videos!"
You will not be great when starting out, but the more you make videos, the better you will get. You need to find your voice, and get yourself front and center of your brand.
Full episodes released each Sunday at www. BLSnow.net
Yigal Adato started early with entrepreneurship, and leadership at an early age. His family were all business owners, and for Yigal he got his start at age 13 when he joined a youth leadership movement, and at 17 when he became a counselor, then at age 20 he became on of the main leadership directors. Yigal caught the leadership and entrepreneur bug early on, and has stuck with him ever since.
In this BLS Minute Yannis Moati, CEO of HotelsByDay.com, shares his personal insight of how he felt when he quit his job to pursue the life of entrepreneurship.
Full episodes released every Sunday at www. BLSnow.net
Success for Vincent Pugliese is freedom, and time. It's not the same for everyone, but for him it's the ability, and freedom to go where he wants, when he wants, and not be tied down. He shares that he is now "unemployable" because he has the discipline to maintain this freedom that he cherishes in his life so much. There's a balance in this drive, and motivation to work and freedom.
Former Arkansas Razorback and Miami Dolphin's Center Travis Swanson stops by the studio to talk with Derek about highlights from his career and an exciting announcement about the next chapter of his journey.
Derek Champagne talks with Tracy Deforge, Founder at The Players' Impact.
The Players' Impact was founded in 2017. Originally, it was founded as a group of athletes who were interested in investing in startups. As they built out the group, it was quickly realized there was an interest beyond investing. Now TPI is a hub for entrepreneurial minded athletes: an extensive cross-sport athlete network, industry experts, early stage business resources, and investment opportunities - everything an athlete entrepreneur and investor needs to thrive.
Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Tom Schwab in this week's BLS podcast. Tom Schwab knows how to build an online business. Marketing at its heart is starting a conversation with someone who could be an ideal customer. Tom helps small business owners, entrepreneurs and solo- prenuers get featured on leading podcasts their prospects are already listening. Then he shows them how to turn listeners into customers.
• Author of CONNECT: Grow your business as a podcast guest
• Creator of the CONNECT Online Course
• Founder of Interview Valet, the concierge level
booking service
Learn more at www.InterviewValet.com
Tom Milana JR (entrepreneur and founder of Man Cave) and Former NFL Player Erik Coleman (ambassador for Man Cave) join us to talk about the staggering statistics for prostate cancer, early detection, and their unique new concept.
Tim Sanders spent most of his early career on the cutting edge of innovation and change. He was an early stage member of Mark Cuban’s Broadcast.com, which had the largest opening day IPO in history. After Yahoo acquired the company, Tim was tapped to lead their ValueLab, and by 2001, he rose to Chief Solutions Officer. In 2005, he founded Deeper Media, which provides consulting services for leading brands. Today, he is one of the top-rated speakers on the lecture circuit.
In this interview, Derek talks with John and Ana Mann about their new book "The Go-Giver Marriage". John and Ana share the "why" behind writing this new book, their process for collaboration, and highlight some of the secrets to lasting love. Learn more at https://thegogiver.com/tgg-marriage/
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Thomas Rock Lindsay. Thomas has 20 years of insurance and professional employer organization (or PEO) industry experience in C-level management, focusing on all aspects of workers compensation, risk management, loss control, employee benefits, HR, and payroll.
In this interview, Derek talks with John and Ana Mann about their new book "The Go-Giver Marriage". John and Ana share the "why" behind writing this new book, their process for collaboration, and highlight some of the secrets to lasting love. Learn more at https://gogivermarriage.com
John David Mann is coauthor of more than 30 books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers. His classic 2008 parable The Go-Giver (coauthored with Bob Burg) earned the 2017 Living Now Book Award’s “Evergreen Medal” for its “contribution to positive global change.”
Ana Gabriel Mann, M.A., earned her degree in clinical psychology before going on to serve as an educator, therapist, corporate trainer, speaker, and coach. She currently coaches Go-Giver Marriage clients and leads the Go-Giver Marriage Coaches Training Program, training coaches from around the globe.
John
www.johndavidmann.com
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Ana
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Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Suzanne Paulinski, Founder of The Rock/Star Advocate. Derek and Suzanne compare each of their experiences in the music industry and how social media has impacted change for artist promotions.
Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Shuly Oletzky about her unexpected ownership of the family business,relating to customers, where love fits into your business, and building a succession plan.
Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. Shannon talks about the importance of investing in the community, and how doing that fits their businesses vision.
Sean Whittenberg took on a massive mission to make consuming tuna, safer. His company, Safe Catch, developed a tool to test tuna above the FDA approved limit, to provide the highest quality tuna available. Their product provides the lowest mercury levels in tuna, available in the market. Sean's overall mission was not only to make money, but to make a massive difference in the world.
Having self-awareness is critical to personal growth. Derek sent out a survey asking people in his network things about himself, and the feedback he got stung. Sanyin Siang shares some tips on how to get passed the criticism, and take on the constructive feedback to make positive change.
Being a CEO is not easy work. The day to day grind requires you to be the last line of defense. If you can learn from top leaders, on their best practices and worst failures, then you can learn what to do and what not to do. Ross Cully shares some insight into his role as CEO, and how his balances everything.
Robin shares some tips on how to stay motivated, and positive even through huge setbacks in life. Changing everything into an opportunity, is just one way to turnaround anything bad that is happening in your life.
Full episodes released each Sunday at www.BLSnow.net
Peter Winick is the found of Thought Leader Leverage. In this episode, Derek gets to know Peter about his background, and what led him to creating Thought Leader Leverage.
Derek Champagne interviews the founder of bot nation, Peter Lisoske about the latest in chatbot technology. Peter talks about how Chat Bots can help a business deliver consistent, and excellent service to your customers. It's a technology that will continue to grow and develop overtime, and is worth paying attention to.
As entrepreneurs, we are optimistic, and have this vision of success, but sometimes we jump in just a little too soon. Others may not have the confidence to do what most entrepreneurs will. Pat gives some advice for those who are a little more hesitant jumping into the unknown due to the risk factor that comes along with entrepreneurship.
One tips is to build out some milestones to track your progress as you move forward.
What's your core company purpose, and values? These are the things that motivate you to wake up every morning, to go run your business. You have to be 100% bought into your mission in your company, so that your customers are can be bought into your company.
A lot of non-profits struggle to really make a dent, and really expand to make the difference they strive to do. Michele explains how important partnerships are, to help non-profits expand and go nationwide, and make a massive impact.
Michael shares his experience on Shark Tank, and how he prepared before going on. It's important to know who you are talking to before going into a sales meeting. Michael prepared by doing his research, and getting to know the sharks individually.
Michael Giannulis came from just your average family, had his fair share of failed ventures, and went from stocking shelves, to scaling small businesses. This all started with a choice to start writing blogs about personal development and progressed from there.
Michael Dweck, founder of Basic Outfitters, talks about the leap of faith into this new business venture that he and he wife had started. It's not just about taking risks, it's about taking calculated risks.
Listen to full episodes released each Sunday at www.BLSnow.net
Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Mathew Proud. Mathew is the Chief Marketing Officer for the revolutionary new app, Friender. Matthew discusses how he built awareness to the app.
Some entrepreneurs hustle and grind for a few years, and go through a 4 or 5 businesses. Douglas Hutchings talks about how his business started in college when a class he took challenges the students to start a business with a real cash prize up for grabs. Two of his partners for this project went on to pursue jobs in their respective degrees, and he continued on with this business idea.
Don Hutcheson talks about how he maintains focus after all of these years, and all of the things he has accomplished. The biggest piece of advice, is that he takes care of himself. Keeping perspective, knowing that love of life, plants, animals, other humans is vital. Maintaining your personal health with daily exercise, yoga, eating healthy, is all part of maintaining that personal focus, and balance with work and life.
Dev Ganesan, President & CEO of ItemMaster, shares that the best advice he was ever given, was "There is opportunity everywhere, if you pay attention." This advice was given to him by his dad. This advice is what led him to the opportunity to go to ItemMaster. We miss opportunity, because we get lost in the day to day, and really should step back at times to see what opportunities are there. Sometimes, the opportunities are not so obvious.
Derek talks with Dan Kuschell about his unique personal and entrepreneurial journey. Dan is a husband, dad, serial entrepreneur, and the Founder/CEO of Breakthrough3x. In this episode, Dan shares the 6 critical keys in business.
Cort Dial is the author of the best seller, Heretics to Heroes. Cort does a lot of teaching through story telling and dramatic dialog. This will help people emotionally get what you're talking about. Story telling is a great way to get people engaged in the lessons you're trying to coach.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, talks with Christopher Lochhead. Christopher is the co-author of Harper Collins’ “instant classic” Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets and he’s the co-host of the Legends and Losers podcast. On this episode, Christopher talks about the odds of winning in a increasingly competitive and crowded world.
Derek talks with Brett Goode, former AR Razorback and Superbowl XLV champion with the Green Bay Packers. Brett talks about how he found such longevity of success in the NFL, having been in for 10 years.
Derek talks with elite athlete Adrienne Smith, Founder & CEO of Gridiron Queendom, who is on a mission to create more opportunities in football and professional sports for women and girls.
The president of Joe Gibbs Racing―the winningest team in NASCAR history―shares the secrets of succeeding in business and in life.
In NASCAR, as in life, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to being in the right place at the right time and making the most of every opportunity
Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Matt Miller, Founder of School Spirit Vending. Matt Miller graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989 and was an Air Force pilot for 9 years.
Post military, Matt worked in both medical and advertising fields before venturing out on his own in 2011 to grow his school fundraising company, School Spirit Vending.
Former NFL player, Marques Ogden, played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Baltimore Ravens, the Buffalo Bills, and the Tennessee Titans. Many now know him for his career in motivational speaking, but few know his humble beginnings. He father and grand parents raised him, gave him and his brother everything they could to support them, and in return they now help him. Giving back to those who helped bring you up, and supported you, is a big part of the life's great game.
Derek talks with Lisa Binderow about the moment she got the idea, that then propelled the business she has today. Most businesses and inventions come from a need that has not been met. This is how Lisa got started with creating NicePipes.
Johnathan Grzybowski has figured out how to make a subscription work for him, where he can focus on that one thing, rather than standard agency where you go out and get customers. This model doesn't work for everyone, but this was Johnathan found worked for him. The constant meetings, the travel, the shaking hands and kissing babies became exhausting. This is what lead Johnathan to creating Penji. A subscription based design company, that charges clients monthly for unlimited design work.
John Rossman, author of The Amazon Way, was interviewed by Derek to learn about his experience working at Amazon, and some of the leadership skills he learned along the way. On this episode, Derek asked John about one of his principals, "to learn and be curious", and how he was able to balance that with delivering results.
John Lee Dumas, host of the Entrepreneurs On Fire podcast, joins Derek to share key principles from his new book "The Common Path to Uncommon Success". John talks about how many people are getting lied to by so called "experts" in the online world.
When you have a vision, you want to make sure your team is on the same page. How? It all starts with leadership. Leadership has to be on the same page first with the vision that is in place, then others will see their leadership and focus, and be in line with the vision. It's important though, to make sure the vision is very clear to everyone. John Collins gives some more tips on how to get the whole team on board with the companies vision.
In the entrepreneur world, frustrations and setbacks are a norm. How you handle them is important. Joe Saumweber shares his take on how to handle setbacks, by getting mad and getting over it fast.
There's also going to be a period where you will feel overwhelmed, almost in desperation, and have self-doubt. "You have to work through it, remember the good times will come again".
The hiring process is vital to getting candidates that will fit your culture, have the drive to fulfill your mission and vision, that you should consider looking over the process you use currently. Jesse Cole has a unique way of hiring that rules out about 90% of bad applicants, and gets more applicants that fit the vision of his company. If you want the right candidate, then you have to start with your hiring process.
Jeremy Barnhart, came up with the Apex Fun Run which helps raise funds for school supplies for students and teachers. Teachers typically have to spend their very own money, for the supplies they need. The Apex Fun Run allows them to raise money for their classroom, and teaches the kids leadership and fitness skills.
In this BLS Episode Derek talks with Jen Grisanti. Jen shares a story about her trigger incident which pushed her to start her own business, and resulted in a best selling book. She now runs a successful consulting company coaching people how to tell, and sell their story.
Entrepreneur Jaime Jay shares to deal with difficult times in life. Sometimes you may go through tough times. The realization is, life is not going to be great for a little bit. It'll pass though. Set your expectation that it will get better, by first accepting it now, and figure out how to get out of it. Work towards a better life everyday. Jamie Jay shares some vital information of how to handle the challenge.
Building a company is not for the faint of heart. Ishveen is no stranger to the highs and lows of growing a business. Ishveen shares some pieces of her background that has helped her maintain her drive while building her company, OpenSponsorship.
Henry Ho is the Co-founder and Partner at Field Agent. Henry discusses the process of starting his revolutionary app, staying ahead of competition, and how to effectively lead a team.
Bix and Joe Bickson are the masters of future hacking.
“What we call a future hack is to get inside your guts or the guts of your organization, and develop the ability to create and fulfill the future of your choosing.” – Joe Bickson
Future hacking is the end of consulting. If you put new ideas in the old box, you'll just get more of what you already have, but with a new name
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Shark Tank veteran Evan Delahanty. Evan is the Founder and Lead for Peaceful Fruits LLC, a social good startup that produces premium dried fruit snacks from sustainably-sourced acai. Evan shares his entrepreneurial journey, his approach to community engagement, and his experience on the hit ABC television show Shark Tank.
In this BLS Minute Eric Presley, CTO of CareerBuilder.com, talks with Derek about balancing work and life, and scaling with systems and processes instead of heroes. Full-length episodes of the Business Leadership Series are released every Sunday. Listen to other episodes at www.BlSnow.net
In this episode we feature Shark Tank Veteran Elena Petzold, The BreastFeeding Stylist & Creator of Mama's MilkBox. Elena talks with Derek Champagne about her entrepreneurial journey as well as her experience in "The Tank".
Elena is the owner of Mama's Milkbox, a breastfeeding apparel subscription service that provides high quality breastfeeding fashion to Moms who want to look good, feel good, & easily breastfeed or pump breastmilk for their babies.
Learn more at www.mamasmilkbox.com
In this episode Derek Champagne chats with Eddie Yoon. Eddie is a growth strategy expert for the last 20 years as a Partner with The Cambridge Group. In the last 5 years, he has helped double numerous businesses-cable media company, food brand, beverage company, pet food brand, consumer robotics, standby generators-from several hundred million to close to a billion dollars.
In this episode Derek is on the other side of the interview as a guest on Motivational Mondays, an amazing London-based podcast, hosted by Abigale Otchere.
Derek talks about coming from humble beginnings, his years as a Hollywood musician, his rock bottom and overcoming obstacles, celebrating 10 years as an agency owner, how he ultimately measures success, and becoming a legacy entrepreneur.
Arthur Theotis Matthews J.D is a university lecturer at institutions such as NYU, Cornell, and the University of Arkansas. Moreover, he is a bilateral-preneur of a firm titled conscioustrainers.com with his partner Evelyne where he serves as the COO and Chief Playmaker. Arthur talks about the importance having people with different backgrounds, and perspectives, on your bench to help mentor you.
Derek talks with elite athlete Adrienne Smith, Founder & CEO of Gridiron Queendom, who is on a mission to create more opportunities in football and professional sports for women and girls.
Elena Petzold, founder of Momma's milk box, talks about how she handles customer service, and creates raving fans. Their focus is on communication with customers, and focusing on building relationships.Word of mouth through social media has been key to their success.
In this episode Derek Champagne chats with Eddie Yoon. Eddie is a growth strategy expert for the last 20 years as a Partner with The Cambridge Group. In the last 5 years, he has helped double numerous businesses-cable media company, food brand, beverage company, pet food brand, consumer robotics, standby generators-from several hundred million to close to a billion dollars.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Dr. Phil Carson. Dr. Carson talks about his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he's learned about achieving success, balance, and happiness.
Some entrepreneurs hustle and grind for a few years, and go through a 4 or 5 businesses. Douglas Hutchings talks about how his business started in college when a class he took challenges the students to start a business with a real cash prize up for grabs. Two of his partners for this project went on to pursue jobs in their respective degrees, and he continued on with this business idea.
Don Hutcheson talks about how he maintains focus after all of these years, and all of the things he has accomplished. The biggest piece of advice, is that he takes care of himself. Keeping perspective, knowing that love of life, plants, animals, other humans is vital. Maintaining your personal health with daily exercise, yoga, eating healthy, is all part of maintaining that personal focus, and balance with work and life.
Dev Ganesan, President & CEO of ItemMaster, shares that the best advice he was ever given, was "There is opportunity everywhere, if you pay attention." This advice was given to him by his dad. This advice is what led him to the opportunity to go to ItemMaster. We miss opportunity, because we get lost in the day to day, and really should step back at times to see what opportunities are there. Sometimes, the opportunities are not so obvious.
In this episode Derek is on the other side of the interview as a guest on Motivational Mondays, an amazing London-based podcast, hosted by Abigale Otchere.
Derek talks about coming from humble beginnings, his years as a Hollywood musician, his rock bottom and overcoming obstacles, celebrating 10 years as an agency owner, how he ultimately measures success, and becoming a legacy entrepreneur.
You'll get 100 "No's" for every "YES!" Perseverance is key to growing a business. David Lane shares a story of how he pitched the idea of putting tvs in elevators to sell advertisement, and he kept getting turned down for the idea. He was told it would never work, and he lost confidence. He learned that focus, discipline, and execution are the keys to any businesses success. Stick to the goals until you achieve them.
In this new digital age, many people believe that spamming inboxes is the way to market their company. Many companies have made the switch to digit marketing, and have forgotten the tried and true ways to market and build relationships. The spamming of inboxes has diluted it effectiveness, and is ruining the the relationship between the company and the client. Bill Troy shows how to merge the old school relationship mentality, and bring it to the digital age to improve your marketing results.
Giuseppe Grammatico is a franchise veteran, coach & consultant who simplifies the process of franchising and excels at guiding his candidates to the business model that best suits their desired lifestyle.
In this episode Derek talks with Dave Alpern, President of Joe Gibbs Racing and author of Taking the Lead.
The president of Joe Gibbs Racing―the winningest team in NASCAR history―shares the secrets of succeeding in business and in life.
In NASCAR, as in life, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to being in the right place at the right time and making the most of every opportunity
Jamie Jay does an amazing job with building, motivating, and selecting teams. He explains that it takes about $4900 to hire someone on average, so it's important to be selective when choosing people to be on your team.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Dr. Phil Carson. Dr. Carson talks about his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he's learned about achieving success, balance, and happiness.
Cort Dial is the author of the best seller, Heretics to Heroes. Cort does a lot of teaching through story telling and dramatic dialog. This will help people emotionally get what you're talking about. Story telling is a great way to get people engaged in the lessons you're trying to coach.
Derek talks with Dan Kuschell about his unique personal and entrepreneurial journey. Dan is a husband, dad, serial entrepreneur, and the Founder/CEO of Breakthrough3x. In this episode, Dan shares the 6 critical keys in business.
Cort Dial is the author of the best seller, Heretics to Heroes. Cort does a lot of teaching through story telling and dramatic dialog. This will help people emotionally get what you're talking about. Story telling is a great way to get people engaged in the lessons you're trying to coach.
In this episode Derek talks with Dave Alpern, President of Joe Gibbs Racing and author of Taking the Lead.
The president of Joe Gibbs Racing―the winningest team in NASCAR history―shares the secrets of succeeding in business and in life.
In NASCAR, as in life, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to being in the right place at the right time and making the most of every opportunity
Derek talks with elite athlete Adrienne Smith, Founder & CEO of Gridiron Queendom, who is on a mission to create more opportunities in football and professional sports for women and girls.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, talks with Christopher Lochhead. Christopher is the co-author of Harper Collins’ “instant classic” Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets and he’s the co-host of the Legends and Losers podcast. On this episode, Christopher talks about the odds of winning in a increasingly competitive and crowded world.
Alma Abreu is the founder of 360AgilePro, which helps business owners understand more about what it is that there customers want, and help build the product or service around that need.
Derek talks with Brett Goode, former AR Razorback and Superbowl XLV champion with the Green Bay Packers. Brett talks about how he found such longevity of success in the NFL, having been in for 10 years.
Kent Hance is a lawyer, a former U.S. Congressman, a university chancellor, and most notably, a native Texan. With the launch of his new podcast, Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Hance shares stories from his legendary life on themes relating to leadership, politics and great friendships with some real characters. Kent talks to Derek about why he takes the time to do a podcast, and why it is so important to him.
Derek talks with elite athlete Adrienne Smith, Founder & CEO of Gridiron Queendom, who is on a mission to create more opportunities in football and professional sports for women and girls.
Derek talks with elite athlete Adrienne Smith, Founder & CEO of Gridiron Queendom, who is on a mission to create more opportunities in football and professional sports for women and girls.
Today, Adrienne is one of the best-performing wide receivers in women’s football history, having won two gold medals and four national championships in women’s tackle football. The New England Patriots have said of Adrienne, “She cannot be stopped,” and the Times Union has called her “The face of women in football.”
This past summer, Adrienne and her team, The Boston Renegades, were flown on The Patriots’ private plane to Canton, OH where they won their third straight and sixth overall national championship. Adrienne and her team have been winners of national championships in 2010, 2011, 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2021. In addition to her role with the Renegades, Adrienne has been a member of the U.S. women’s national flag football team, winning three silver medals in international competitions.
Adrienne is also the creator of Blitz Champz, a fun and competitive card game that teaches and tests football knowledge, strategy, and critical math skills for which she has partnered with NFL FLAG to lead Blitz Champz activations in their northeast tournaments this fall; NFL teams including The Houston Texans and The Las Vegas Raiders have also featured Blitz Champz at events including youth football clinics.
Being positive, and solutions oriented will help you keep negativity out of your mindset, and out of your business. That negativity that can build up will slow your creative growth down, and hinder your productivity. Brandon Lewin has some amazing tips on ways to block out negativity.
In this episode Derek talks with Dave Alpern, President of Joe Gibbs Racing and author of Taking the Lead.
Being a CEO is not easy work. The day to day grind requires you to be the last line of defense. If you can learn from top leaders, on their best practices and worst failures, then you can learn what to do and what not to do. Ross Cully shares some insight into his role as CEO, and how his balances everything.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Beau Oyler, founder of Enlisted Design and Urbio. He has created rich product and brand experiences for fortune 500's and small startups. Beau talks about what he is most proud of in his life.
In this episode Derek talks with Dave Alpern, President of Joe Gibbs Racing and author of Taking the Lead.
The president of Joe Gibbs Racing―the winningest team in NASCAR history―shares the secrets of succeeding in business and in life.
In NASCAR, as in life, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to being in the right place at the right time and making the most of every opportunity.
Nobody understands that better than Dave Alpern. Dave started his career as an unpaid intern selling T-shirts for the newly formed Joe Gibbs Racing team. Nearly three decades later, he’s now the president of JGR, a multimillion-dollar elite, record-setting racing team with more than 500 employees. In Taking the Lead, Dave shares the wisdom he’s learned along the way: key principles that will equip you with what you need to rise to the top and succeed with integrity and purpose―whatever team you’re on.
Brent Medders talks about his mind set, and driving force, that keeps him growing his business. His personal drive for competition, as well as giving younger people an opportunity to grow, is the root of his drive to keep expanding.
Eddie Yoon is a category expert, sharing the traits and secrets of the category expert world in business. Wal Mart, and Amazon are two big retailers in the "grocery wars." Eddie gives his take on this battle between the two giants. Amazon, and Wal Mart both have their strengths and weaknesses.
Being positive, and solutions oriented will help you keep negativity out of your mindset, and out of your business. That negativity that can build up will slow your creative growth down, and hinder your productivity. Brandon Lewin has some amazing tips on ways to block out negativity.
Arthur Theotis Matthews J.D is a university lecturer at institutions such as NYU, Cornell, and the University of Arkansas. Moreover, he is a bilateral-preneur of a firm titled conscioustrainers.com with his partner Evelyne where he serves as the COO and Chief Playmaker. Arthur talks about the importance having people with different backgrounds, and perspectives, on your bench to help mentor you.
Art Shamsky, former MLB player who won the 1969 World Series with the NY Mets. Art was not always in New York, in fact he was a transplant to New York when he got drafted by the team. He then lived there for 50 years after winning the championship.
In 2010 there were 18,000 retailers selling ATV's, and in 2011 there 10,000 of them left. If Arlene Battishill was going to make it in the entrepreneurial world, she had a fight on her hands. The US was just coming out of the recession, and she had to figure out how to get on the market in the worst possible conditions. Arlene was determined to get her revolutionary product, GoGoGear, on the market, and would stop at nothing to make it happen.
Derek talks with baseball legend Art Shamsky. Art was a prominent player with the iconic 69' Mets World Series Championship Team.
Art captures an important part of our nation's history: a country torn apart by war, the year of Woodstock, the year of first person on the moon, and the "lovable losers" who went from underdog to champions!
Be sure to order Art's new MUST READ book: "After the Miracle: The Lasting Brotherhood of the '69 Mets"
Learn more at: http://artshamsky.com/
Order your copy here: http://www.artshamsky.com/memorabilia/book/
In 2010 there were 18,000 retailers selling ATV's, and in 2011 there 10,000 of them left. If Arlene Battishill was going to make it in the entrepreneurial world, she had a fight on her hands. The US was just coming out of the recession, and she had to figure out how to get on the market in the worst possible conditions. Arlene was determined to get her revolutionary product, GoGoGear, on the market, and would stop at nothing to make it happen.
Amber Gustafson is former celebrity wedding planner and co-owner of The Ravington. In this episode Amber discusses developing her first business, taking a bridge in life, and talks about her newest passion/project: The Ravington. Learn more about Amber's latest project: www.theravington.com www.facebook.com/theravington
Alden Mills is an American businessman, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and former Navy Seal. Int his episode, Alden talks about how one of the most critical things you can do as a leader is to teach people what to focus on and lead the conversation.
Derek talks with Brett Goode, former AR Razorback and Superbowl XLV champion with the Green Bay Packers. Brett talks about how he found such longevity of success in the NFL, having been in for 10 years.
Being a leader in your organization requires delegation. It's important to focus on where people are at on the "S" curve that Whitney Johnson talks about. Focusing on where people are at on the "S" curve will help you figure out how to maximize people where they're out.
Michael Dweck founder of Basic Outfitters, was once on Shark Tank, rejected, and bounced back to having a highly successful business. Michael shares his experience of getting onto Shark Tank, and gives a little insight into the process.
Derek's guest this week is Jack Daly. Jack talks with Derek about how his time in the military helped him on his entrepreneurial journey.
Having self-awareness is critical to personal growth. Derek sent out a survey asking people in his network things about himself, and the feedback he got stung. Sanyin Siang shares some tips on how to get passed the criticism, and take on the constructive feedback to make positive change.
Sometimes businesses come from a place of a little creativity, and desire. For Melissa Lay, she just wanted to create some cool looking clothes for her kids, and started learning to screen print. From there she started realizing that this hobby, was actually turning into a business, and decided to start taking it seriously.
Derek Champagne interviews the founder of bot nation, Peter Lisoske about the latest in chatbot technology. Peter talks about how Chat Bots can help a business deliver consistent, and excellent service to your customers. It's a technology that will continue to grow and develop overtime, and is worth paying attention to.
Don Hutcheson is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help you find your true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom. Derek talks with Don about how we don't get bored anymore, and don't take time for yourself to journal or focus on your personal health. Don talks about being "conscious", and to just give yourself time to think and reflect.
On today's episode, Derek interviews Pat McDaniel, who is the founder of WiseInsights.net, a website dedicated to helping motivated (but weary) people to keep moving forward by finding the smartest path toward their success.
Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Tom Schwab in this week's BLS podcast. Tom Schwab knows how to build an online business. Marketing at its heart is starting a conversation with someone who could be an ideal customer. Tom helps small business owners, entrepreneurs and solo- prenuers get featured on leading podcasts their prospects are already listening. Then he shows them how to turn listeners into customers.
• Author of CONNECT: Grow your business as a podcast guest
• Creator of the CONNECT Online Course
• Founder of Interview Valet, the concierge level
booking service
Tim Sanders spent most of his early career on the cutting edge of innovation and change. He was an early stage member of Mark Cuban’s Broadcast.com, which had the largest opening day IPO in history. On this episode, Derek and Tim talk about reciprocity in leadership, and about his book "Love is the killer app".
Derek interviews Tim David. Former magician, Tim is the author of the popular book Magic Words – The Science and Secrets Behind Seven Words that Motivate, Engage, and Influence. In this episode, Tim talks about what "influence" really is.
As a truck driver, you only make money when your truck is rolling. The downside is that your metabolism stops running. Not totally, but it slows down due to sleep patterns being thrown off, and other metabolic issues. Sipewe was a truck driver, and started studied metabolic endocrinology to get his own health back in order. In his book and training material, he goes into greater detail on this subject, and here Sipewe gives a little background on how his book came to be, and what inspired it.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Beau Oyler, founder of Enlisted Design and Urbio. He has created rich product and brand experiences for fortune 500's and small startups. Beau talks about what he is most proud of in his life.
Art Shamsky is an American former Major League Baseball player. Derek and Art talk about a part of his book when he got his old teammates together to reminisce on the all the good times they had on the field.
Suzanne has always had a passion for music since a young age. Suzanne and Derek talk about her start in the music industry, prior to her starting her coaching business, The Rock Star Advocate.
In this episode, Derek talks with Carolyn Salvador, CEO of Enduring Hearts Inc. Enduring Hearts mission is to ensure that within the next decade, a child's longevity will not be impacted by a heart transplant.
Derek talks with Stephen Glicken about his lessons from his diverse entrepreneurial journey. Stephen is the co-founder and CEO of Project Admission. Glicken began his career in 2000 as an audio engineer at Circle House Studios in Miami, working with artists such as P. Diddy, Toni Braxton, Nas, Whitney Houston, No Doubt, and more.
As a truck driver, you only make money when your truck is rolling. The downside is that your metabolism stops running. Not totally, but it slows down due to sleep patterns being thrown off, and other metabolic issues. Sipewe was a truck driver, and started studied metabolic endocrinology to get his own health back in order. In his book and training material, he goes into greater detail on this subject, and here Sipewe gives a little background on how his book came to be, and what inspired it.
Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. Shannon talks about the importance of investing in the community, and how doing that fits their businesses vision.
Seth is a serial entrepreneur with a unique background, growing up in a commune in the woods of southern Oregon. Even with this unique background, Seth made it into the world of entrepreneurship. On this episode he talks about his new book.
In this episode, Derek talks with Carolyn Salvador, CEO of Enduring Hearts Inc. Enduring Hearts mission is to ensure that within the next decade, a child's longevity will not be impacted by a heart transplant.
Sean has been featured on ABC hit tv show Shark Tank and is the President & Founder of Safe Catch Inc. Sean has been featured on ABC hit tv show Shark Tank and is the President & Founder of Safe Catch Inc. On this episode, we learn more about Sean's entrepreneurial background, and what got him to where he is today.
Sean Keith is the Co-Founder and Partner of Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider, & Pawlik PLLC. Based in Northwest Arkansas, K.M.B.S.P. is a comprehensive law firm that has a national footprint.
Sean talks with Derek about building a successful company, how to manage and motivate a team, dealing with setbacks, and staying motivated
Having self-awareness is critical to personal growth. Derek sent out a survey asking people in his network things about himself, and the feedback he got stung. Sanyin Siang shares some tips on how to get passed the criticism, and take on the constructive feedback to make positive change.
In this interview Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution interviews Ross Cully. Ross is the Co-Founder & CEO of The Harvest Group. Ross talks about starting his business at 26, the importance of faith in his life and business, and more about the culture of their organization. Ross talks about how he goes about some of the next big things coming up for him.
Robin Farmanfarmaian is an author, entrepreneur, and works in the medical technology field. She was misdiagnosed with an autoimmune disease which led to 3 organs in her body being removed, and led her to firing her entire healthcare team and finally got correctly diagnosed.
Derek Champagne talks with pro athlete entrepreneur Rennie Curran about how to (Rennie's phrase) "operate at the level of your vision". As a former NFL player, Rennie shares his experience in transitioning to an entrepreneur and the valuable leadership lessons he's learned along the way. Rennie is the CEO of Game Changer Coaching whose mission is to help business professionals and elite athletes reach their fullest potential through personal development workshops and one-on-one coaching in order to improve leadership and career performance.
Peter Winick is the found of Thought Leader Leverage. In this episode, Derek gets to know Peter about his background, and what led him to creating Thought Leader Leverage.
Derek Champagne interviews the founder of bot nation, Peter Lisoske about the latest in chatbot technology. Peter talks about how Chat Bots can help a business deliver consistent, and excellent service to your customers. It's a technology that will continue to grow and develop overtime, and is worth paying attention to.
On today's episode, Derek interviews Pat McDaniel, who is the founder of WiseInsights.net, a website dedicated to helping motivated (but weary) people to keep moving forward by finding the smartest path toward their success.
Pamela Gold is a spiritual strength coach, and author of Find More Strength: 5 Pillars to Unlock Unlimited Power and Happiness. Coming out of school, she had two different jobs, with one of them being a mom. Out of that personal pursuit of trying to get healthy, that led her to her entrance into writing her book.
World-class speaker, bestselling author, founder of a national franchise, and TV personality, Nick’s story is as incredible as they come. But what sets him apart is just how much fun he has along the way. Growing pains, setbacks, and failures are all a part of the journey. How you handle them, will define how you come out on the other side. Nick has been through these while on his personal entrepreneurial journey, and shares how he handles them to be successful.
Murray Priestley is a partner at Global Private Partners, a private equity investment based in Hong Kong. Murray shares an experience with a company who never emailed any of their 400,000 email subscribers. This is just one example of the things he has seen that were some obvious problem areas that he helped them turn around.
In this episode, Derek talks with Carolyn Salvador, CEO of Enduring Hearts Inc. Enduring Hearts mission is to ensure that within the next decade, a child's longevity will not be impacted by a heart transplant.
Mike Caprari, CEO of SJC Drums, talks about why he doesn't run his business for the money. There's a much higher purpose behind creating custom drums.
Michele began her career at enCourage Kids as a volunteer and joined the foundation staff full-time in 1996. Her passion and warm personality, combined with her leadership expertise, eventually led to her rise in the organization, and the Programs department flourished under her direction. Michele shares what keeps her passionate, driven, and motivated through all of this.
Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution & best selling author of Don't Buy A Duck, interviews Michael Levin.
As one of the most established writers in the nation, New York Times best-selling author Michael Levin has written, co-written or ghostwritten more than 100 books, of which eleven are national best sellers. He appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank on January 20th, 2012.
Michael Hudson is a strategic advisor, consultant, & speaker who helps leaders and influencers be heard and understood when the stakes are high. Michael has a powerful story that he shares, going through some very tough challenges from an early age, and now sharing his story to help others.
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Michael Giannulis. Michael has overcome the odds and loves to share that story to inspire others. Mike especially thrives on connecting with entrepreneurs to motivate them to “do big things” in the world. Michael talks about how complacency and contentment are the enemy achieving excellence, and shares some great tips on making massive change in your life.
Michael Dweck founder of Basic Outfitters, was once on Shark Tank, rejected, and bounced back to having a highly successful business. Michael shares his experience of getting onto Shark Tank, and gives a little insight into the process.
In this episode Derek talks with Melissa Proctor, Executive Vice President & CMO of the Atlanta Hawks. Melissa, the author of the new book “From Ball Girl to CMO”, shares her inspiring personal story and recipes for ongoing success. Melissa talks about navigating through this COVID crisis, and facing the changes that need to occur to continue thriving.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Melissa Lay.
Melissa shares how she started her unique clothing company, her experience when she found her product in Target stores nationwide, being on Shark Tank, and growing her national lifestyle brand.
Learn more at www.sandilakeclothing.com
This week Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Matthew Alexander. Matthew is a Shark Tank veteran and the Co-Founder of Illumibowl. Illumibowl closed a deal with Mr. Wonderful and their product is in stores such as Bed, Bath, & Beyond nationwide.
Matthew talks with Derek about his entrepreneurial journey, launching a successful Kickstarter campaign, getting a deal on Shark Tank, and growing a national product and team. Learn more at www.illumibowl.com
Matt Miller, Founder of School Spirit Vending, talks with Derek about career change, bootstrapping a new business from a few gum ball machines to thousands across the U.S., and how to find balance in work and life. Matt talks about how his company helps schools with the fundraising, and the needs that schools have for funds. The problem is that the number of volunteers are dropping, but they come in and work as the volunteer to run the fundraiser. Matt talks about the truth about balance in work and life.
Derek interviews Matt Hyder, Founder and CEO of Recoup. Derek talks to Matt about the importance of being an intentional leader. Matt talks about some of the greatest challenges as his company grows.
Marques Ogden is a former NFL athlete, a now keynote speaker. In his keynote speeches, he relates his NFL experiences, and the lessons he has learned, to how they translate to business. At the end of the day, mindset, hard work, and drive are some core elements to athletics, and business. Marques shares how he found light in a dark time in his life and career.
Lisa has a GREAT start up story and shares her healthy outlook on building a business, choosing balance, and her experience on ABC's hit tv show Shark Tank. Lisa talks about how to unplug sometimes from technology. Sometimes you may have to just find someone to help run your social media. If you don't like doing something in your business, then don't do it. Focus on the things you do enjoy!
Kyle Maynard is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and ESPY award-winning mixed martial arts athlete, known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Aconcagua without the aid of prosthetics. Kyle shares his background, and a little about his journey to where he is today.
In this episode host, Derek Champagne, interviews Karim Bishay. His purpose at Living Orgs is to empower organizations towards a clear, agile structure and stronger purpose. He shares his background, and more about what Living Orgs does for organizations.
In this episode, Derek talks with Carolyn Salvador, CEO of Enduring Hearts Inc. Enduring Hearts mission is to ensure that within the next decade, a child's longevity will not be impacted by a heart transplant.
In this episode, Derek talks with Carolyn Salvador, CEO of Enduring Hearts Inc. Enduring Hearts mission is to ensure that within the next decade, a child's longevity will not be impacted by a heart transplant.
As Chief Executive Officer of Enduring Hearts Inc., Salvador has supervisory and strategic control over all functional disciplines of the organization. In her previous role as the ED for the Georgia Child Care Assocation (GCCA) and as a lobbyist and advocate for young children and small business, Salvador brings years of experience to Enduring Hearts. Salvador is the creative mastermind behind the organization with outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills leading her team, interacting with the Scientific Board Chair and the Board of Directors on a daily basis.
In her role as CEO, Salvador finds key stakeholders to develop collaborative partnerships to grow their research funding base. She works with her team to strategize on how to maximize the Enduring Hearts existing events, work to identify new events and develop the strategies and plans to execute them. She develops budgets, track finances, meet with donors, write grants, manage marketing, talk with heart families, develop family programs, and more. Salvador utilizes her expertise in every aspect of the business from working with the board to developing fundraising strategies to running grants and research programs.
Salvador works with a variety of stakeholders from daily interactions with the leading pediatric transplant cardiologists across the country, Board of Directors, heart families, and stakeholders such as American Heart Association, the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, Pediatric Heart Transplant Study, and other nonprofits.
Salvador has grown the cash revenues over 300%. Additionally, Salvador has expanded the Enduring Hearts grant program by developing strategic partnerships with other stakeholders in the CHD space to developing co-funding opportunities. Recently, Salvador spearheaded the partnership with AHA to dedicate $1.5M in funding to pediatric heart transplantation and co-fund a $3M Collaborative Science Award with the organization. Moreover, Salvador is responsible for growing the Enduring Hearts fundraising events raising millions of dollars to go their research.
Salvador is considered one of the top visionaries amongst her peers in the industry and Enduring Hearts is now seen as an important partner in the pediatric heart transplant field.
Learn more at https://enduringhearts.org/
Jaime is a serial entrepreneur who currently owns four companies, including SlapShot Studios (www.slapshotstudio.com) and Bottleneck Virtual Assistants (www.bottleneck.online). Jaime shares his compelling story with Derek about growing up in Alaska (and other parts of the country), and how he has personally overcome failure, disappointment, and tragedy to flourish in life and business.
Derek's guest this week is Jack Daly. Jack talks with Derek about how his time in the military helped him on his entrepreneurial journey.
George Maloof is the former owner of the NBA Sacramento Kings, Palms Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, the NHL Vegas Golden Knights, and the Never too Hungover supplement. George takes us back at the age of 10 helping his parents at their stores.
Evan is the Founder and Lead for Peaceful Fruits LLC, a social good startup that produces premium dried fruit snacks from sustainably-sourced acai. In this episode, Evan talks more about what the difference is with Peaceful Fruits, versus other fruit snack products.
Espree Devora is the founder of WeAreLATech. WeAreLATech unites Silicon Beach startups fueling Los Angeles to become a top destination for tech and innovation via an offline 'experience' Club, a community calendar of events, an LA tech exclusive job board, mobile app and the podcast.
Derek interviews writer, speaker, adventurer, & educator Erik Seversen. Erik talks about his new book Ordinary to Extraordinary.
It takes innovation to stay competitive, but it also takes great leadership to drive that competition. In an ever changing digital environment, anyone can start a business around just about anything. The differentiator is whether or not you stay innovative enough to tackle the challenges of the current day, and solve new problems. Good leadership can help drive this in your business.
Don is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help you find your true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom.
In this episode Derek Champagne, Founder and CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Devin Thorpe. As a new-media journalist and founder of the Your Mark on the World Center, Devin has established himself as a champion of social good. Devin was formerly the CFO of one of the top 3 Fortune 500 companies in 2009 before shifting his attention to social entrepreneurship.
Derek Champagne talks with the new CEO of ItemMaster, Dev Ganesan. Dev shares the importance of having a good a team of people to help you grow and scale your business, understanding what your weaknesses are, and surrounding yourself with advisors and mentors to help you where you need help. Dev talks about what influences he had around him, that assisted him in achieving the success he has today.
David Baker is the CoFounder of Creatives United and Founder/Owner of Launch Retreat. In this interview, David shares more about what Creative United is about.
Being an "All In Leader" means being someone who is in it for the big game. No one is going to stop you, or get in your way, you're all in. Cort only coaches people who are "all in".
Derek Champagne talks with guest, Colin Morgan. Colin is a professional golfer turned successful Entrepreneur who now runs the company Plan2Profit with his father Paul Morgan. He is an expert at teaching Entrepreneurs how to start their own businesses successfully.
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Beau Oyler, founder of Enlisted Design and Urbio. He has created rich product and brand experiences for fortune 500's and small startups. Beau talks about what he is most proud of in his life.
Art Shamsky is an American former Major League Baseball player. Derek and Art talk about a part of his book when he got his old teammates together to reminisce on the all the good times they had on the field.
Kent Hance is a lawyer, a former U.S. Congressman, a university chancellor, and most notably, a native Texan. With the launch of his new podcast, Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Hance shares stories from his legendary life on themes relating to leadership, politics and great friendships with some real characters. Kent talks to Derek about why he takes the time to do a podcast, and why it is so important to him.
Former Arkansas Razorback and Miami Dolphin's Center Travis Swanson stops by the studio to talk with Derek about highlights from his career and an exciting announcement about the next chapter of his journey. Travis and Derek talk about the moment when he first walked into the NFL locker room as a professional player.
Melissa Gersin is one of the few people to raise their evaluation in the middle of negotiations and not get laughed out out of the show room. Melissa went into the Shark Tank episode with just a prototype, and afterward sold 2,000 units over night, which was just as many as their sold the entire year before. When someone talks about "overnight" success, they don't see the 7-8 years of hard work that got them there.
Kent Hance is a lawyer, a former U.S. Congressman, a university chancellor, and most notably, a native Texan. With the launch of his new podcast, Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Hance shares stories from his legendary life on themes relating to leadership, politics and great friendships with some real characters. Kent talks to Derek about why he takes the time to do a podcast, and why it is so important to him.
The quickest way to innovate is to take lessons from one world and apply them in another. Jenny Davis was the fastest woman in Scottish sprint cycling. Representing her country in both Dehli 2010 Commonwealth Games, winning a silver medal, and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Jenny talks about taking business stress and firefighting into more profitable growth for your business.
Having self-awareness is critical to personal growth. Derek sent out a survey asking people in his network things about himself, and the feedback he got stung. Sanyin Siang shares some tips on how to get passed the criticism, and take on the constructive feedback to make positive change.
If you can help a million people, you'd be doing a lot of good in the world. How true is that? This is Brandon's mission with his marketing company. Brandon gives us some insight into how he got started on his entrepreneurial journey.
Jason Belmonte is one of the all time greatest Professional Bowlers. Jason upset the entire game, said he was botching it, and that he needed to correct his bowling style because it was different from the standard. Jason overcame all of those challenges, and now has the most PBA wins.
Melissa Gersin is one of the few people to raise their evaluation in the middle of negotiations and not get laughed out out of the show room. Melissa went into the Shark Tank episode with just a prototype, and afterward sold 2,000 units over night, which was just as many as their sold the entire year before. When someone talks about "overnight" success, they don't see the 7-8 years of hard work that got them there.
Vincent is an author, entrepreneur, and one of the top sports photographer in the United States. Vincent's new book, Freelance to Freedom, the roadmap for creating a side business to achieve financial, time and life freedom. On this episode we learn more about how Vincent got his start with sports photography.
Derek talks with 93' Chicago Bulls NBA Champion Trent Tucker. Trent talks with Derek about leadership skills necessary to build a championship team, how to manage egos, having Phil Jackson as a coach, the Trent Tucker Rule, and what it was like playing with his friends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
Jaime is a serial entrepreneur who currently owns four companies, including SlapShot Studios (www.slapshotstudio.com) and Bottleneck Virtual Assistants (www.bottleneck.online). Jaime shares his compelling story with Derek about growing up in Alaska (and other parts of the country), and how he has personally overcome failure, disappointment, and tragedy to flourish in life and business.
Kent Hance is a lawyer, a former U.S. Congressman, a university chancellor, and most notably, a native Texan. With the launch of his new podcast, Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Hance shares stories from his legendary life on themes relating to leadership, politics and great friendships with some real characters. Kent talks to Derek about why he takes the time to do a podcast, and why it is so important to him.
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews friend an successful business owner, Tom Rubens. Tom shares his entrepreneurial story and life lessons from decades of business experience.
Tim Sanders spent most of his early career on the cutting edge of innovation and change. He was an early stage member of Mark Cuban’s Broadcast.com, which had the largest opening day IPO in history. On this episode, Derek and Tim talk about reciprocity in leadership, and about his book "Love is the killer app".
Derek interviews Tim David. Former magician, Tim is the author of the popular book Magic Words – The Science and Secrets Behind Seven Words that Motivate, Engage, and Influence. In this episode, Tim talks about what "influence" really is.
Don is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help you find your true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom.
Christopher is the co-author of Harper Collins’ “instant classic” Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets and he’s the co-host of the Legends and Losers podcast. Christophe shares some final takeaways from his new book.
Derek Stone, author of "Why Should I Forgive?" is our guest this episode. For years Derek Stone had dreams of becoming a musician. This road didn’t lead him to success, however, it led him to Nashville, TN. Derek gives us a briefing over what you will expect when reading his book.
Dr. Andy Garrett invested decades of his life into understanding and codifying the intuitive spiritual essence of authenticity into an organized, research-backed, defined and modulated personal growth course. On this episode Dr. Andy Garrett talks about why he chose this line of work.
Derek talks with 93' Chicago Bulls NBA Champion Trent Tucker. Trent talks with Derek about leadership skills necessary to build a championship team, how to manage egos, having Phil Jackson as a coach, the Trent Tucker Rule, and what it was like playing with his friends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.