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The Startup Life is a show for entrepreneurs wanting to grow their business and career-minded professionals looking to scale the corporate ladder. Get ready to receive major value as host Dominic Lawson interviews the best business minds in the world. Marc Randolph (Co-Founder of Netlfix), Tom Golisano (Founder of Paychex), and many others that have been featured in many publications from Entrepreneur, Inc Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, and more. So if you have an idea, be about that life...The Startup Life!
In this episode, we talk to Ben Pring (Futurist and Author) about his book, why tech is due for a bit of regulation, and so much more.
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Ben Pring co-founded and leads the Center for the Future of Work at Cognizant, an American multinational technology company that provides consulting information technology, and outsourcing services. Ben sits on the advisory board of the Labor and Work-Life program at Harvard Law School. In 2018 Ben was a Bilderberg Meeting participant. Ben was named as one of 30 management thinkers to watch in 2020 by Thinkers 50. He was recently named a leading influencer on the future of work by Onalytica. In 2007, Ben won Gartner's prestigious Thought Leader Award. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, the London Times, the Drucker Forum Report, Business Insider, Forbes, and Fortune. Based near Boston since 2000, Ben graduated with a degree in Philosophy from Manchester University, in the UK where he grew up.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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In this episode, we talk to Ali Tamaseb (Partner at DCVC & Author) about his new book, the work he does at DCVC and so much more.
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Ali Tamaseb is a partner at Data Collective (DCVC), a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley with over $2 billion under management and investments in more than ten billion-dollar startups. He holds multiple leadership and board director positions at companies across the United States and globally. He holds a degree in biomedical engineering from Imperial College London and studied general management at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Ali was an honoree of the British Alumni Award of 2018 by the British Council, and he received the Imperial College President’s Medal for Outstanding Achievement. Ali’s work has been featured on BBC, in The Guardian, Forbes, Fortune, Inc., The Telegraph, and other media outlets, and he has given talks and appeared on panels at major events and conferences. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
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In this episode, we talk to Samuel B. Nelson (Founder Of Message On The Go) as we discuss his company, how he pivoted during the pandemic, and why maintaining relationships has been important to his success.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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In this episode we talk to Dr. Shantanu Nundy (Chief Medical Officer of Accolade) about his role at the company, his new book Care After Covid, and why it's more than fine to have questions about the vaccine.
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Dr. Shantanu Nundy, Chief Medical Officer of Accolade, oversees the company’s clinical strategy and solutions to improve health outcomes for individuals and families, as well as the experience and relationships they have with their providers. Shantanu is a practicing primary care physician and technologist with expertise in combining medicine and innovation with deep knowledge of the healthcare industry and global health policy.
Prior to joining Accolade, Shantanu served as Senior Technology Advisor in the World Bank Group’s Health, Nutrition, and Population Global Practice. In this role, he accelerated the adoption of health innovation and technology across the Bank’s $15 billion healthcare portfolio in low- and middle-income countries.
Shantanu served as Director of the Human Diagnosis Project, a healthcare AI startup company, and Managing Director for Clinical Innovation at Evolent Health, population health, and predictive analytics company, where he improved hospital and chronic disease outcomes for more than two million individuals in the U.S. Shantanu is also co-inventor of SMS-DMCare, automated text messaging software for individuals with diabetes. The technology was one of the first mHealth interventions to demonstrate improved health and lower costs, and to be adopted by the World Health Organization’s eHealth Compendium.
Shantanu’s work has been recognized by the MacArthur Foundation and been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Atlantic, The Journal of the American Medical Association, Psychology Today, Rolling Stone, Wired Magazine. and others. He is the author of Stay Healthy At Every Age, a Wall Street Journal top five book in health and wellness of 2010.
Shantanu practices primary care at Mary’s Center, a federally qualified health center serving a large, immigrant community in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of MIT (BS), Johns Hopkins (MD), and the University of Chicago (MBA). He lives with his wife and two daughters in Washington, D.C.
Shantanu practices primary care at Mary’s Center, a federally qualified health center serving a large, immigrant community in Washington, D.C. He earned his Bachelor of Science from MIT, Doctor of Medicine from Johns Hopkins University, and Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago.
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In this episode, we talk to Felicia Jackson (Founder & Inventor of CPRWrap) as we discuss how her company started, why clarity is important, and her partnership with the Tennessee Titans.
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Felicia Jackson, the inventor and owner of CPR Wrap, has experienced the trauma of cardiac arrest firsthand. She was certified in CPR but froze when her toddler son stopped breathing in the back seat of her car. Thanks to the quick actions of her husband, their son survived, but Felicia learned a valuable lesson and walked away with a new mission
Even people experienced in CPR can forget their training in stressful situations. CPR Wrap makes it possible for anyone to effectively perform CPR at a moment's notice. With over 20 years of medical experience in acute inpatient rehab, outpatient care, and home health care, Felicia is applying her knowledge to make performing CPR less intimidating and accessible to everyone.
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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In his new episode, we talk about the mechanical engineer that turned a card company into one of the biggest video game giants in the world. Follow The Startup Life On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Follow the StartupBlog or buy some gear from our website. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and digital products that we are beginning to offer. You can also donate to the show via CashApp: $TheStartupLifePod Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson License Certificate used for each item in this episode are available upon request
In this episode, we talk to Steve Wiideman (Co-Founder & CEO of Wiideman Consulting Group) as we discuss SEO of the future, things small business owners should consider with their web presence and so much more. Check out Wiideman Consulting Group Enroll in the Academy Of Seach Masterclass More On Steve Steve drives the innovation of our company’s service offerings, including our SEO Roadmap solution introduced in early 2015. Steve has consulted for various enterprises and well-known brands for over 10 years, while playing key roles within multiple agencies and solution providers in the inbound marketing industry. Specializing in SEO Strategy, Steve likes to organize search into specific disciplines broken down by business model. For natural search, Steve believes in only three fundamental requirements: Relevancy, Visibility and User Behavior. For local search, Data, Landing Page, Citation and Reputation are the keys to success. These requirements are organized into our SEO Roadmap system with training videos and documentation by Steve and the team here at Wiideman Consulting Group, making the job of improving search result visibility simple and intuitive. While serving as an adjunct professor at UCSD and CSUF, Steve’s also building the Academy of Search, while volunteering time to help improve transparency and industry standards as an agency trainer. When not at work, Steve enjoys traveling with his family, reading historical fiction, and training his Padawan Jedi here in La Mirada, CA. Follow The Startup Life On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Follow the StartupBlog or buy some gear from our website. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and digital products that we are beginning to offer. You can also donate to the show via CashApp: $TheStartupLifePod Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma
In this episode, we talk to Ed Hess(Professor & Batten Executive-in-Residence & Batten Faculty Fellow at Darden Graduate Business School) as we discuss his book, his career, and more.
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Edward D. Hess is Professor of Business Administration, Batten Fellow and Batten Executive-in-Residence at the Darden Graduate School of Business and the author of Hyper-Learning: How to Adapt to the Speed of Change,” which will be published by Berrett-Koehler in August 2020. Professor Hess spent twenty years in the business world as a Senior Executive and has spent the last 18 years in academia. He is the author of 13 books and over 140 articles and 60 Darden Case studies. His work has appeared in over 400 global media outlets including Fortune magazine, European Business Review, HBR, SHRM, Fast Company, WIRED, Forbes, INC., Huffington Post, Washington Post, Business Week, the Financial Times, CNBC Squawk Box, Fox Business News with Maria Bartiroma, Big Think, WSJ Radio, Bloomberg Radio with Kathleen Hayes, Dow Jones Radio, MSNBC Radio, Business Insider, and Wharton Radio. His recent books and research has focused on “Human Excellence in the Digital Age: A New Way of Being; A New Way of Working; Humanizing the Workplace; and Hyper-Learning”.
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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In this episode, we talk to Harma Hartouni (Author& CEO of Harma Industries) about the real estate industry today, his new book, and why having access to Disney movies early is not all it's cracked up to be. Purchase his book here More On Harma With eighteen years of experience in real estate, Harma began his career in development and new construction condominiums, while building his own real estate team. Working through market shifts in Southern California, Harma gained experience working with multiple financial institutions, servicing their bank-owned property/REO departments. In 2009, Harma became owner of multiple Keller Williams Franchises in the Los Angeles area, and in 2017, as Operating Principal his combined offices grew to over 900 agents with a record $2.5B in volume. Harma and his real estate team services the greater Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley areas, focusing on Hollywood Hills, West Hollywood and surrounding cities, closing over 1300 transactions himself since being in business. Harma’s team has consistently ranked #1 in Southern California in both units closed and volume. Harma has also successfully overseen the launch of multiple ancillary businesses including Escrow and Natural Hazard Disclosure, while building his knowledge and expertise of the economy, the real estate market and trends, and actively coaches multiple top agents – delivering a robust marketing strategy and high level of customer service to their individual clients. Harma holds multiple real estate designations including Graduate Realtor Institute, Certified Residential Specialist, Real Estate Broker, Luxury Home Certification and Certified REO Broker. Among awards and honors received are Top Team in Keller Williams, National Association of Realtors “30 Under 30” and Los Angeles Business Journal “40 Under 40.” Follow The Startup Life On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Follow the StartupBlog or buy some gear from our website. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and digital products that we are beginning to offer. You can also donate to the show via CashApp: $TheStartupLifePod Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma
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In this episode, we talking about achieving immortality through entrepreneurship while paying tribute to a legend. We discuss philanthropy, creating a great culture, and more. Follow The Startup Life On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Follow the StartupBlog or buy some gear from our website. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and digital products that we are beginning to offer. You can also donate to the show via CashApp: $TheStartupLifePod Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma
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In this episode, we talk to Josh Baron (Co-founder BanyanGlobal & Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School) about a new report in relation to Covid, the book he wrote with previous guest and fellow co-Founder Rob Lachenauer, and so much more. More On Josh Dr. Josh Baron is a co-founder and Partner at BanyanGlobal. For over a decade, he has worked closely with families who own assets together, such as operating companies, family foundations, and family offices. He helps these families to define their purpose as owners and to establish the structures, strategies, and skills they need to accomplish their goals. Prior to Banyan, he worked at Bain & Company and The Bridgespan Group. Baron teaches family business courses at Columbia Business School in the MBA, EMBA, and Executive Education programs. He publishes and speaks frequently on subjects concerning family enterprises and is the co-author of the Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook. A regular contributor to HBR.org, including Why the 21st Century Will Belong to Family Businesses, Why Family Businesses Need to Find the Right Level of Conflict, and Every Business Owner Should Define What Success Looks Like, he is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Cambridge, and Columbia University. Josh is also the author of Great Power Peace and American Primacy: The Origins Follow The Startup Life On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Follow the StartupBlog or buy some gear from our website. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and digital products that we are beginning to offer. You can also donate to the show via CashApp: $TheStartupLifePod Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma
In this episode, we talk to Claudia Harvey (Keynote Speaker & Global Entrepreneur) as we discuss her career, her many businesses, and why she draws inspiration from her mom. Check out her company here Keep up with Claudia here More On Claudia After years in a corporate career spanning sales, marketing and operations, I became an entrepreneur and business owner by co-founding Dig It Apparel® Inc. which struck a deal with Kevin O'Leary of CBC's Dragons' Den and NBC's Shark Tank fame. As CEO, I oversee Dig It as it expands products and international markets. My entrepreneurial path led me to assist individuals, business owners and want-to-be entrepreneurs with strategic advice. My team and I help others achieve their vision, catapult their growth and succeed in their chosen niche. Because I've learned from the best, the "pitcher" became the "teacher and investor" and I co-founded BG Wealth Group Inc., BG Property Holdings Inc., and BG Marketing Authority, all devoted to assisting individuals and business owners with strategic business and wealth strategies. I was excited to be awarded the 2019 Top Female Professional Award from The International Association of Top Professionals. In 2019, I joined Oprah Winfrey and other outstanding influencers as a contributing author of America’s Leading Ladies. Through my journey, I also became an international keynote speaker sharing events with notables such as Tony Robbins and Mark Victor Hansen. I offer insights on how to create a successful sustainable business and provide a unique perspective of being a woman in the traditional man's world, overcoming adversity and challenge, how to achieve personal success in the career choices you make, empowering yourself and others and the necessity of carving out your own path to land successfully on two feet! Philanthropy and making a positive impact with others is paramount to me, and I sit on the Boards of Sonas.org and the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. Visit www.claudiaharvey.com for more information and download your free e-book "Five Strategies to Lead an Unstoppable Life" as my gift to you to help guide you with your next step in professional and personal life. I look forward to connecting with you! Follow The Startup Life On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Follow the StartupBlog or buy some gear from our website. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and digital products that we are beginning to offer. You can also donate to the show via CashApp: $TheStartupLifePod Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma
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In this episode, we talk to Sean Campbell (Founder & CEO of Cascade Insights) about his company, his background, and more.
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Sean is a well-regarded consultant, speaker, author, trainer, mentor, and educator. He has delivered talks for Fortune 50 companies and top-tier conferences around the world and has written extensively on technology and business topics.
Sean has been a professional services firm owner for more than 20 years. His work has spanned consulting engagements with tech giants and startups you’ve heard of, the sale of his first company, and the growth of delivery, sales, marketing, and operational practices inside professional services firms.
Sean specializes in helping organizations find success and opportunity in the B2B tech sector via market research insights, smart strategy, and powerful messaging.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Episode available for patrons on Patreon Ad-free ✔️ Early Release ✔️ Bonus Content (68 Minutes) ✔️ Episode Worksheet ✔️ In this episode, we bring back Saundra Nash (Novateur Brand Architecture) as we discuss what she has been up since we last talked to her, she helps out with branding tips and so much more. Follow The Startup Life On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Follow the StartupBlog or buy some gear from our website. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and digital products that we are beginning to offer. You can also donate to the show via CashApp: $TheStartupLifePod Follow us on Clubhouse to interact with the show when we create content there. Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: Show Theme Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald Break Theme Cielo - Huma-Huma
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In this episode, we talk to Curtis J. Morley (Serial Entrepreneur & Author) as talk about his book, The Entrepreneur's Paradox, the work he does at the Univesity of Utah, and so much more.
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Curtis Morley is a 5x entrepreneur, educator, thought leader, patent holder, and innovator. He is the Founder and CEO of The Entrepreneur's Paradox and is the author of the best-selling book with the same name. Curtis is a sought-after speaker and has presented at events around the globe including Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and China.
Curtis has coached entrepreneurs in multiple industries and verticals. He has a passion for helping entrepreneurs achieve next-level growth and results. Curtis is also an owner in eLearning Brothers and helped the company achieve 10x growth in five years, acquiring 96 of the Fortune 100 as clients and becoming the 3rd largest brand in eLearning. He has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year, 40 under 40, Hot 100, and Inc. 500/5000 six times including Inc. Hall of Fame award. Curtis helped eLearning Brothers to become the #1 fastest growing company in the Silicon Slopes and has been honored to be on the fastest-growing list ever since. Prior to eLearning Brothers, Curtis also served as head of Corporate and Global Marketing for FranklinCovey.
Curtis has five children and two grandchildren. Outside of business, Curtis loves to compete in marathons, IronMan, and relay races. He has a passion for music - singing, playing, and songwriting. One of his favorite things is to sit outside on a hot summer night playing in sync with the chorus of crickets in his backyard.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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In this episode, we talk to Mary Elizabeth Elkordy (President & Founder of Elkordy Global Strategies) as we discuss the positives that companies are experiencing with employees going remote, how she has been able to scale her company, and so much more.
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Mary Elizabeth Elkordy is the President/Founder of boutique PR firm Elkordy Global Strategies. We have worked with Fortune 500 companies, Nonprofits, startups, tech companies, the works! If you need PR help for COVID19, She has a track record of success in that area currently and we are happy to help you!
Major placements we have earned for her clients include Fox News, Yahoo TV, CNN, Cheddar TV, Bloomberg, TechCrunch, Mashable, Buzzfeed, WSJ, Business Insider, CNN Business, MSNBC, NY Times, USA Today, AP, NY Times, ABC News, BBC, Sky News, CGTV, all the top network news feeders, VOA-TV, CNN Espanol, Al Jazeera, BBC, KTLA-TV KABC-TV, WGN-AM, WNYC-TV, WGN-TV and many more.
A few years ago, she gave a TEDx talk. If you have a moment, take a listen to it by copying and pasting this link in your browser and share with your children and/or friends - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5BCvw3Wc2o
The topic was "World Imagine...What If?". She focused on what if there was a world with no boundaries both inflicted by others and boundaries we inflict on ourselves streamed worldwide and in front of 700 high school students.
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In this episode, we take it solo and talk about building a solid work ethic. StartupNation, we often hear that success is the result of hard work and facing adversity. However, not everyone has the right attitude or work ethic that is required to make that happen. And when you are a new entrepreneur, it's something you have to learn, get used to, or develop more. It's common to daydream, avoid work, or procrastinate. Since we have been enduring a pandemic on top of that, many other distractions come to mind. A strong work ethic is useful and admired, ultimately building the type of business or life you want to develop. Many of the most successful people in the world are known for having an unrelenting work ethic.
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In this episode, we take it to Clubhouse and we bring back Terrance Wilson(The Funding Clinic) as we talk about the rise of Bitcoin, PPP loans, and Kanye West's new company valuation.
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In this episode, we talk to Tom Eisenmann(American economist & current Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School) about his new book, why he loves teaching the case method at Harvard, and so much more.
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Tom Eisenmann is the Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School; the Peter O. Crisp Chair, Harvard Innovation Labs; and Faculty Co-Chair of the HBS Rock Center for Entrepreneurship, the Harvard MS/MBA Program, and the Harvard College Tech Fellows Program. In recent years, he has served as Chair of Harvard's MBA Elective Curriculum--the 2nd year of the MBA Program--and as course head of The Entrepreneurial Manager, taught to all 900 1st-year MBAs. With colleagues, he has launched 14 MBA electives, including Entrepreneurial Failure, MBA Startup Bootcamp, Launching Tech Ventures, Scaling Tech Ventures, Entrepreneurial Sales & Marketing, and Product Management 101.
Professor Eisenmann received his Doctorate in Business Policy ('98), MBA ('83), and BA ('79) from Harvard University. Prior to entering the HBS Doctoral Program, Eisenmann spent eleven years at McKinsey & Company, where he was co-head of the Media and Entertainment Practice. He serves as a director on the board of Harvard Business Publishing.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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In this first episode of Startup Pivots, we share the story of how the Nike Cortez got its name. Spoiler: It came from a track coach being petty.
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In this episode J. Byrne Murphy (Founder & Chairman of DigiPlex) about his book, the personal challenges of building a business abroad, and why context matters building in a foreign land.
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Byrne is an entrepreneur with more than thirty years of experience in international development and investment. Three times he brought US concepts to Europe and grew start-up companies into $1+ billion global enterprises.
After developing high-end mixed-use projects in Washington, DC in the 1980s and ‘90s, Byrne co-founded BAA-McArthurGlen, the company that imported the designer outlet concept to the UK and Europe. After opening the company’s Paris office in 1992, he led its expansion across Europe, resulting in more than $1 billion in sales.
He then developed private residence clubs, starting with restoring Palazzo Tornabuoni, a 15th century Medici palazzo in Florence, Italy. The Palazzo underwent a $250 million re-development and is now managed by The Four Seasons. In 2010, the project won Urban Land Institute’s prestigious Award of Excellence for EMEA.
Today Byrne co-owns DigiPlex, the leader in sustainable data centers in the Nordics, with Bill Conway, the Co-founder of The Carlyle Group. Byrne also owns and runs Kitebrook Partners, a real estate development and investment company.
A Cum Laude graduate of Harvard College, Byrne received his MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.
After living in Europe for thirteen years, Byrne now resides in the Washington, DC area with his wife Pamela and four daughters.
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In this episode we talk to Tony Martignetti (Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Coaching) about how he helps his clients, his career, and so much more.
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I am Tony Martignetti, a leadership coach, entrepreneur, idea generator, people connector, and a curious adventurer. I bring together practical experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity, to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change.
I love helping people find clarity in their lives, so they are energized, fully present, and unstoppable. When leaders unlock their potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, they impact and inspire everyone around them. I have dedicated myself to helping people live a life of inspired purpose.
Before I became a coach, I was a finance and strategy professional with experience working with some of the world’s leading life sciences companies. Along my journey, I also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company.
As I share my story, I want to leave you with three key lessons I learned along the way to help you on your journey from where you are now to where you would like to be.
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In this episode, we talk again to Simone Santana(Founder Of Akami Enterprises) about her recent vacation, the latest business news, and more.
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As CEO of a consulting firm, Simone the Mastermind specializes in strategic intelligence and planning, business transformation, and collaborative culture. Her executive track record has produced exceptional bottom-line results in various business types, from small businesses to multi-million dollar franchises.
I am Simone the Mastermind. I am a mom of two, author, speaker, and full-time entrepreneur as of 2014. I am a business strategist that assists entrepreneurs with scaling their businesses by developing strategies that aid in minimizing workloads and maximizing revenue.
With over ten years of experience in business strategy, administration, and leadership, I have the expertise needed to level up your business and remind you of your confident and motivated self.
Here at my consulting firm, Akamai Enterprise, I cater to the needs of business owners to guide them on overcoming organizational challenges, exceeding goals, and skyrocketing sales.
Not only do I understand your pain points and your desires, but I also assist you in intending to both so you can do what you love when you want, while your bank account is going cha-ching in the process.
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In this episode, we talk to Sarah Davidson (Founder Of Matcha Maiden) about her new book, her career, how she almost went into business with an Avenger, and so much more.
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A well-known entrepreneur and Founder of Matcha Maiden green tea, Sarah Holloway started her first business after suffering from a case of complete adrenal exhaustion. As a young lawyer looking for a caffeine-free fix to supplement her serious coffee habit, she ordered ten kilos of tea from Japan by accident. Starting up a side hustle to shift the nine kilos she didn't need, Matcha Maiden was soon born. It is now a multi-million-dollar company with success in various markets.
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In this episode, we talk to Darwin Liu (Serial Entrepreneur & Digital Marketer) as we discuss marketing in the future, his companies, and more.
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In this episode, we talk to Tarin Calmeyer (Chief Wellness Officer of Remote Team Wellness) about living abroad, why a great fitness plan is important for entrepreneurs, and so much more.
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Tarin Calmeyer has spent over ten years bringing her yoga and meditation expertise to people around the world with a teaching style that highlights her deep understanding of the body, mindfulness, and conscious living. Tarin is a Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness Coach with a background in Osteopathy and
has extensive experience working with brands from Puma to Movenpick Resorts.
In 2020 Tarin and her team launched Remote Team Wellness, a live virtual wellness solution designed to bring health and balance to companies and their employees. Sessions are simply booked online and employees arrive via video conferencing to meet a real teacher for a personalized session. Through this
service, Remote Team Wellness reduces stress, increases productivity, and promotes fitness among teams.
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In our first episode recorded through Clubhouse, we talk to Ashley Garrison, CPA (Founder of GRF Financials) as gets us ready for tax season. She also takes questions from the audience.
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In this episode, we talk to Raja Rajamannar (Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Mastercard) as we discuss his new book, why he is excited about blockchain in the healthcare space, and so much more.
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Raja Rajamannar is an accomplished global business executive with more than 25 years of experience, the last six of which have been in the role of Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Mastercard and President of the company’s healthcare business.
In his role as President of Healthcare, Raja has overseen the creation, development and successful scaling of Mastercard’s healthcare business across multiple regions. This is now one of the fastest growing businesses at Mastercard.
Raja joined Mastercard in 2013, bringing with him more than 25 years of experience as a global executive, managing large P&Ls and driving business transformation across multiple industries and geographies. Raja served as Chief Transformation Officer of the health insurance firm Anthem (formerly WellPoint). He helped craft the company’s new business direction and strategy, managed its $11 billion Medicare Advantage business, and led large M&A initiatives for the company. Prior to that, he also served as Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer and Chief Executive of International Operations at Humana.
Raja is consistently recognized globally as a highly innovative and transformational leader with a deep expertise in Marketing, Data, and Digital technologies. Some of his recent accolades include: Global Marketer of the Year award by the World Federation of Advertisers, top 5 “World’s Most Influential CMOs” by Forbes, top 10 “World’s Most Innovative CMOs” by Business Insider, and inductee to The CMO Club Hall of Fame. He has also been recognized as one of AdWeek’s most tech-savvy CMOs. He recently assumed the honorary role of President of the World Federation of Advertisers. Raja has also been recognized by ANA Educational Foundation as the Marketer of the Year in 2019.
At Mastercard, Raja is responsible for successfully leading the company’s marketing transformation, including the integration of the Marketing and Communication functions, the development of its Priceless experiential platforms, and the creation and deployment of cutting edge marketing-led business models into the core of the company. Raja has overseen the successful evolution of Mastercard’s identity for the digital age, pioneering Mastercard’s move to become a symbol brand and launching its breakthrough sonic brand platform. Interbrand has ranked Mastercard as the fastest growing brand across all industries and categories, worldwide.
Earlier in his career, Raja held a number of leadership roles during 15 years with Citigroup including Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Citi Global Cards; Chairman and CEO, Diners Club North America; Regional Cards Director, EMEA; and Marketing & Sales Director, Citi Gulf Markets. Before that, he spent seven years with Unilever in sales and product management roles. He began his career with Asian Paints in India.
Raja received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Indian Institute of Management, in Bangalore, India, and a Bachelor of Technology degree in Chemical Engineering from Osmania University in Hyderabad, India.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of PPL Corporation, a Fortune 500 power generation and distribution company, and Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the major hospital systems in the US. He serves on the boards of Cintrifuse, a Cincinnati-based public/private startup catalyst organization, the ANA, and the New York City Ballet.
Raja regularly delivers keynote speeches at esteemed marketing, health and business industry events, including the World Economic Forum, Cannes Lions, CES, SXSW, and Advertising Week. The marketing transformation work led by Raja at Mastercard has been developed into case studies at both Harvard Business School and Yale School of Management, and taught in top academic institutions around the world.
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In this episode, Jay B. Myers (Award-Winning Author & Serial Entrepreneur) as we discuss what his new book, the lessons he has learned along the way of building his business, and so much more.
Jay's book is available on kindle now. Physical book available on June 15th.
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Jay B. Myers is the founder and former CEO of Interactive Solutions Inc. (ISI), a Memphis-based firm that specializes in video conferencing, distance learning, telemedicine, and audio-visual sales and support.
Jay started ISI in 1996 and has built it into a $25-million company with 51 employees and offices in Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville, as well as Birmingham, AL, Oxford, MS, and Little Rock, AR.
ISI has received numerous corporate awards and recognitions in the past several years. The company was named seven times in the past 11 years to INC. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. ISI also was recently featured in the Small Business section of the Wall Street Journal. In addition, ISI was named the Memphis Business Journal Small Business of the Year in 2001 and in 2003 was the first recipient of the Kemmons Wilson (founder of Holiday Inn) Emerging Business Award.
Prior to starting ISI, Jay earned numerous sales awards while working for international corporations such as Eastman Kodak and Hewlett Packard.
In 2007, Jay published his first book, Keep Swinging: An Entrepreneur’s Story of Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Small Business Success and subsequently received the 2010 Ethan Award for success as an entrepreneurial author.
An avid baseball fan, particularly of his beloved New York Yankees, Jay has participated in the Yankees’ Fantasy Camp in Tampa, FL, receiving instruction from former Major League players and professional coaches. He frequently applies his affinity for the game to his writing on topics related to business growth and entrepreneurial development.
A natural storyteller, Jay is a sought-after speaker at CEO conferences and entrepreneurial development programs where he shares inspiring stories and practical tips based on growing ISI from $11- to $25-million during the Great Recession. Jay’s message as detailed in his second book, Hitting the Curveballs: How Crisis Can Strengthen and Grow Your Business, reveals creative, practical strategies to achieve business success in difficult times.
Jay is active in numerous Memphis area community organizations and serves on the board of the Chickasaw Council (Boy Scouts of America) and Bancorp South (advisory board), and is chairman of the Mid South Better Business Bureau.
Jay lives in Collierville, TN, and Holmes Beach, FL, with his wife Maureen. The couple has two children.
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In this episode, we talk to Kary Oberbrunner (Author & Tranformational Leadership Coach) as we discuss his new book, how not to get hacked, and so much more.
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KARY OBERBRUNNER is an author, coach, and speaker who helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they're here, and where they're going so they can become souls on fire, experience unhackability, and share their message with the world. As a child and young adult Kary overcame a paralyzing speech disorder and an addiction to self-injury. In the past twenty years, he’s ignited over one million people with his content. He lives in Ohio with his wife, Kelly, and three children.
Some Professional Accomplishments:
• CEO of Redeem the Day, Igniting Souls, Author Academy Elite
• Earned Doctorate Degree in Transformational Leadership
• Trained over 250,000 Authors, Coaches, Speakers, and Entrepreneurs
• Published Author of 7 Books (Business, Fiction, Personal Growth, Success)
• International speaker on leadership, personal growth, human performance, publishing, and business
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In this episode, we talk to Jordan Babineaux (NFL Veteran & Entrepreneur)as we discuss his journey, his new book, and so much more.
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Jordan Babineaux transitioned from nearly a decade playing in the NFL to become a sports broadcaster, serial entrepreneur, and business executive. Jordan helps companies, teams, leaders, and youth navigate their pivots.
Often partnering with his brother, Jonathan Babineaux, former defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons, Jordan has built several successful businesses, including a film production company and a Seattle-based transportation service. During football season, Jordan maintains his passion for the sport, serving as a TV and radio analyst for the Seattle Seahawks.
Jordan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication from Southern Arkansas University and earns his MBA from Seattle University in 2021. He and his brother founded the Babineaux Foundation, a nonprofit that gives back to their hometown of Port Arthur, Texas, and supports Lupus research. Jordan lives in Seattle with his wife and three children while squeezing in a round of golf with friends as often as possible.
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In this episode, we talk to Tim Calkins(College Professor & Consultant) as we discuss this year's Super Bowl Ads, his book, and so much more.
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Tim is a marketing professor, author, speaker and consultant.
His newest book is a guide to creating and delivering powerful business presentations. It is titled How to Wash a Chicken: Master the Business Presentation. You can read more about the new book here.
Tim is Clinical Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He teaches courses including Marketing Strategy and Biomedical Marketing in the full-time, part-time and international executive MBA programs. He is also co-academic director of the Kellogg on Branding executive education program.
He has received numerous awards for teaching excellence. In 2018, he received the Top Professor Award from Germany’s Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program. He won the Lawrence G. Lavengood Outstanding Professor of the Year Award, the top teaching award at Kellogg, in 2006 and 2013, making him one of just four people in the award’s more than forty year history to have won it twice. He also received the Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award, two Kellogg Faculty Impact Awards, and the Kellogg Executive MBA Program’s Top Professor Award four times. Poets & Quants included him on its list “Favorite MBA Professors of 2016.”
In addition to How to Wash a Chicken, Tim is the author of Defending Your Brand: How Smart Companies Use Defensive Strategy to Deal with Competitive Attacks (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012). Expert Marketer Magazine named Defending Your Brand the 2013 Marketing Book of the Year. He also wrote Breakthrough Marketing Plans (Palgrave Macmillan, 2008 and 2012). He is co-editor of Kellogg on Branding (John Wiley & Sons, 2005) and Kellogg on Branding in a Hyper-Connected World (John Wiley & Sons, 2019).
Tim manages Building Strong Brands, a blog on brand strategy. Inc.com, the Web arm of Inc. Magazine, included the blog on its list of “Six Blogs That Can Teach You More Than an MBA.”
He has published more than a dozen Kellogg case studies including Crestor, MedImmune: FluMist Introduction and Genzyme: the Synvisc-One Investment Decision. He has authored more than two dozen articles on marketing topics.
Tim is an expert on Super Bowl advertising. He created the Kellogg Super Bowl Advertising Review in 2005 and has led the event ever since. Over the past ten years, the program has generated more than five billion media impressions.
He has served as a judge for the Word of Mouth Marketing Association’s WOMMY Awards, the Native Creatives Awards and the EthicMark Awards.
In addition to teaching at Kellogg, Tim works with major corporations around the world on strategy and branding issues. His recent clients include Eli Lilly, Hearst and AbbVie. He is managing director of Class 5 Consulting, a marketing strategy firm.
Tim is frequently cited by the media. He has been quoted in publications including Business Week, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on all of the major television networks.
He serves on the board of the Alliance Française de Chicago and completed two terms on the board of the Lycée Français, Chicago’s French-International School.
Tim began his career at the consulting firm Booz Allen and Hamilton, where he worked on strategy projects. He joined the marketing team at Kraft Foods in 1991. During his almost 11 years at Kraft, he led brands including Miracle Whip, Taco Bell, Parkay and DiGiorno. He was responsible for the launch of more than two dozen new products.
He received his BA from Yale and his MBA from Harvard. Tim lives in Chicago with his wife and three children, and no chickens.
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In this episode we talk to Alice Min Soo Chun (Founder and CEO SEEUS95 Inc. & Founder President Solight Design), as we discuss her companies, building relationships and so much more.
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Alice Min Soo Chun, founder of Solight Design. Alice’s story is of an inspiring inventor, entrepreneur and former Columbia University professor who created portable, origami-inspired, solar lights to help with refugee missions, and so much more. The story begins with Alice’s biggest passion — being a mom to her son, Quinn. At a young age, Quinn was diagnosed with asthma. After the diagnosis, they spent countless amounts of time in doctors’ offices. Through the time and effort that Alice put into understanding her son’s diagnosis, she was shocked to discover that one of four kids in New York City has asthma. This sparked the question — what kind of toxic environment do we live in? Soon after, the 2010 Haiti earthquake rocked the country and sent 2.6B people scrambling without access to electricity. Alice was touched by the turmoil the Haitians were experiencing along with other staggering statistics such as: millions of children and their families affected by poor air quality; According to the World Health Organization, roughly 3.8 million people a year die from toxic kerosene fumes. 100K preventable dwelling fires in South Africa; a rise in women and children assaulted due to poorly lit areas and loss of light after a natural disaster. Reportedly, having a light in tent camps created a 20% decrease in assault cases. Alice was moved to make an impact, thus SolarPuff, an award-winning, easy-to-use solar light was created under Alice’s new venture, Solight Design. As a former Columbia University professor focusing on material technology and sustainable design/architecture, Alice brought SolarPuff to fruition. SolarPuff is a self-inflating, waterproof, solar light made from non-toxic, recyclable, hi-tech materials inspired by origami design. The light keeps its shape even when punctured and recharges in the sun lasting up to 12 hours — which is why the light can also be great for refugee missions. Hectic is an all-in-one business management software built specifically for freelancers who arejust getting started or looking to take their freelance business to the next level. Sign up at gethecticapp.com/thestartuplife
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In this episode, we talk to Colin Bryar (Co-founder of Working Backwards LLC) as we discuss his new book, his time at Amazon under Jeff Bezos, and the work he and his co-founder Bill Car do at Working Backwards, LLC.
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Colin Bryar joined Amazon in 1998 — four years after its founding — and spent the next 12 years as part of Amazon's senior leadership team as Amazon grew from a domestic (US-only) seller of books to a global, multi-dimensional powerhouse and innovator. Colin served as a Vice President at Amazon, and for two of his years was "Chief of Staff" to Jeff Bezos, AKA "Jeff's shadow", during which he spent each day attending meetings, traveling with, and discussing business and life with Jeff. After Amazon, he and his family relocated to Singapore for two years where Colin served as Chief Operating Officer of e-commerce company RedMart, which was subsequently sold to Alibaba. Colin is co-founder of Working Backwards LLC where he coaches executives at both large and early-stage companies on how to implement the management practices developed at Amazon.
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In this episode, we talk to Adrian Koehler (Executive Coach & Entrepreneur) as we discuss lessons from 2020, how he coaches his clients and his podcast.
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Adrian is a leadership engagement expert. He trains and coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of personal engagement for themselves, their teams and clients in order to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. In the process of developing his craft he has worked in multiple contexts: Fortune 500 organizations, Multinationals, Higher Education, Start-Ups, and Healthcare. Over the last decade his passion for human performance has taken him around the globe to partner and serve organizations that are committed to being their best in making a difference in the world. He has trained and developed leaders at NIKE, Virgin Hyperloop One, Herschel Supply Co., Oprah Winfrey Network, Gavin DeBecker & Associates, Siegel & Gale, UCLA and others.
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In this episode, we talk to Greg Dybec (Chief Strategy Officer at Wing) as we discuss disrupting the cell phone market, company culture at Wing, his podcast Other People's Lives, and more.
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In this episode, we talk to Kent Billingsley (Founder & President of the Revenue Growth® Company, LLC)about his new book, the process to become a millionaire, and what he learned working for Ross Perot.
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KENT BILLINGSLEY is the founder and president of the Revenue Growth® Company, LLC. He has become America’s Revenue Growth® Architect by helping thousands of entrepreneurs and small businesses (representing hundreds of thousands of employees) generate billions in new sales and revenue. He has personally designed, built, transformed, or turbocharged over 1,000 organizations in 36 countries. Billingsley has served in executive and leadership positions in several billion-dollar firms. Over nearly three decades, he has developed thought-leading content and trademarked programs helping thousands of entrepreneurs and their employees become millionaires and multimillionaires from their businesses.
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In this episode, we talk to Jeff Schwartz (Principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP) as we discuss his work at Deloitte, his new book, and more.
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Jeff Schwartz is the founding partner of Deloitte Consulting’s U.S. Future of Work practice and the global editor since 2011 of the Global Human Capital Trends Report. Jeff has led research on the evolution of work, workforces, and workplace practices and advised clients around the world on workforce transformation. A global consultant, Jeff has lived and worked in the United States, India, Russia, Belgium, Kenya and Israel. A graduate of the Yale School of Management and Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs, Jeff currently resides in New York City.
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In this episode we talk to Rob Lachenauer (Co-founder,Partner & CEO of BanyanGlobal) as we discuss his new book, how he helps family business all over the world, and more.
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Throughout his career, Rob Lachenauer, a Partner and CEO at BanyanGlobal, has been both a consultant and entrepreneur. As a consultant, he was a Vice President and Director of The Boston Consulting Group from 1995 to 2004 and helped leading multi-national companies, including several family controlled businesses, set and implement growth strategies. He has experience with industrial, distribution, consumer goods, financial, technology, and automotive firms. He has consulted for clients in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. With George Stalk, he co-authored a book about competition strategies, Hardball: Are You Playing to Play or Playing to Win, published by Harvard Business School Press in 2004 and subsequently translated into six languages. He currently writes a blog for Harvard Business Review with Banyan Partner Josh Baron. From 2010 to 2012, he was a Partner and CEO of Cambridge Advisors to Family Enterprise, where he worked with leading family businesses around the world and helped grow the firm by more than 70%.
As an entrepreneur, Rob co-founded and became CEO of GEO2 Technologies, a material science licensing company that developed, patented, and out-licensed its Cross Linked Microstructure for diesel emissions filter applications. At GEO2, he established the product development and IP strategies, built the technical and business team, raised its capital, and led its license negotiations. Subsequently, he was the founding CEO and Chairman of the Board of Bio2 Technologies, which has developed load bearing bio-active and bio-inert bone scaffolds.
Rob holds a BA from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard University. He is co-inventor on several U.S. patents. He lives with his wife and three daughters in Weston, Massachusetts.
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In this episode we talk to Tiffani Bova(Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce) as we discuss lessons she learned in 2020, she explains what "co-opetition" is, and why it's important to know who uses what apps based on demographics.
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Tiffani Bova is the chief growth evangelist at Salesforce and the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book GROWTH IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business. Bova has been named to the latest Thinkers50’s list of the world’s top management thinkers and is a welcomed guest on Bloomberg, BNN, Cheddar, MSNBC, and Yahoo Finance, among others. She also contributes her thinking to publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Diginomica, Quora, Thrive, Rotman School of Management and Duke Dialogue Review. She is a change maker who’s thought-provoking and forward-thinking insights have made her a frequent guest on a variety of industry-leading podcasts and live broadcasts.
As host of What’s Next! with Tiffani Bova, an iTunes’ all-time business and management bestseller and a top sales podcast according to Top Sales Magazine, Bova has interviewed a growing number of exceptional humans including Arianna Huffington, Chester Elton, Dan Pink, Ginger Hardage, Bonin Bough, Mark Victor Hansen, Seth Godin and Tom Peters.
Bova is a top Twitter influencer in Business Growth, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, the Future of Work, and Sales. She was named one of Inc. Magazine’s 37 Sales Experts You Need to Follow on Twitter, a LinkedIn Top Sales Expert to follow in 2018, 2019 and 2020, a Top 100 Women in Tech, a Brand Quarterly Magazine Top 50 Marketing Thought Leader, and one of the most Powerful and Influential Women in California according to the National Diversity Council.
Her book Growth IQ was one of 800-CEO-READ’s top 5 strategy and leadership books of 2018, the #1 Salesforce, Dreamforce Bookstore seller in 2018 and continues to be a monthly bestseller on Porchlight (formerly 800-CEO-Read) in 2019 and 2020.
Having delivered over 500 keynote presentations on sales transformation and business model innovation to over 400,000 people on six continents, Bova is highly sought-after keynote speaker. Prior to working with Salesforce she was a sales, marketing and customer service executive for startups as well as Fortune 500 companies where she was recognized as being one of the first to develop a robust go to market model for cloud based solutions, and indirect channel strategies to accommodate changes in buying behavior. She left the corporate world and joined Gartner becoming a Distinguished Analyst and Research Fellow where she won the Thought Leadership award and earned accolades from the best leaders in the technology world for her cutting-edge analysis and her skill at architecting bold new strategies for sales and growth.
Bova’s time on the front lines of sales, marketing and innovation, combined with her insightful candor, has resulted in a unique perspective that continues to inspire businesses and individuals to get smarter about the choices they make, think forward and increase their Growth IQ.
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In this episode we talk to Todd Stottlemyre (Performance Coach & 3-time World Series Winner) as we discuss his new novel, what he learned playing in the majors, and more.
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Todd Stottlemyre is a former MLB pitcher, high-performance business coach, bestselling author, keynote speaker, business owner, active investor, and advisor to multiple companies, including a fast-casual poke concept. Each day, he works to help his clients achieve unparalleled success in every dimension of their lives.
After a successful professional baseball career where he played on three World Championship teams, Todd came to a crossroads in his life: his father was in critical condition, after battling cancer for decades. Todd flew across the country to be with him, unsure if his father would be alive when he landed. But four days later, his dad walked out of the hospital, still full of energy and ideas for how he wanted to continue to live his life.
After this experience, Todd decided to dedicate his life to serving others, taking all he had learned on and off the field, and from his dad, to help people break the chains that were preventing them from living their most optimal lives. This was also the catalyst for writing his first book, Relentless Success (follow this link to download the audio version for free!).
In the years since he left professional baseball, Todd pursued a career as a financial advisor who launched his own investment fund, a marketing entrepreneur, and currently is the co-founder and owner of a private equity fund that owns, manages, and oversees a number of companies. Today, he’s built a platform that enables thousands of people every year to live unbounded lives and high-profile businesses to drive unprecedented results. Todd is also a dedicated husband and father of five, living what he coaches every day.
Todd’s life-changing, proven methods are based both on his lived experiences and the science of success. His new book, The Observer: A Modern Fable on Mastering Your Mind, published by Made For Success Publishing will be available December 2020.
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In this episode we talk to Dr. Jason Selk (Former Director of Mental Training for the St. Louis Cardinals) as we discuss his new book, mastering the three R's, and so much more.
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Dr. Jason Selk ,one of the nation’s premier performance coaches, has worked with business titans and superstar athletes. As Director of Mental Training for the St. Louis Cardinals, he played an important role in the team’s first World Series victory in more than twenty years in 2006, and their second in 2011. Dr. Selk, who earned a Doctorate in counseling and sport psychology at the University of Missouri, is the bestselling author of Executive Toughness, 10-Minute Toughness, Organize Tomorrow Today, and Lead Any Team to Win.
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In this episode we talk, Dan Demsky (Co-Founder Of Unbound Merino) as we discuss his clothing brand, why working with his best friend is not a bad thing, and more.
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In this episode, we talk to Shannon Bex (Chief Communications Officer of Vooks) as we talk about lessons she learned in 2020, why early childhood literacy is important to her, and what she learned from the music industry.
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Shannon Bex is a nationally acclaimed performing artist as a singer, dancer, choreographer and a multi-platinum recording artist. She left the entertainment industry to co-found Vooks with her brother, Marshall and friend Russell Hirtzel. As Chief Communications Officer, Bex creates, develops, and maintains relationships with authors, illustrators and publishers. She believes in bringing the love of reading to children at a young age!
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VOOKS is a Streaming Platform That’s the Perfect Gift Idea for People Who Have Pre-Schoolers to Third Graders in Their Lives
Singer/Reality TV star Shannon Bex, working with her brother Marshall, have created a brand new category in the digital world - they are the founders of the only streaming platform for animated storybooks, VOOKS.
Vooks is geared to kids 2-8 with the animated storybooks that feature beloved classics and new releases. A unique aspect to each Vook is that the pacing was created to replicate how a parent reads to their kids. It has read-along text, so the kids can follow along and learn. A streaming education platform -- with more than 1.2 million users in 175 countries -- VOOKS adds movement and sound to original storybook art allowing kids to watch and read their favorite stories. When kids aged 2 – 8 sign on at VOOKS.com they open a world of reading and learning online. Vooks offers a free tier with limited content and a premium tier for $4.99 a month or $49.99 for the year. For each station conducting interviews, Vooks will provide a special code for a 10 percent listener discount off the yearly subscription. Vooks is available via Roku, Apple TV, AndroidTV, Amazon Fire TV, Comcast Xfinity, and as linear channels on both Roku TV and Vizio.
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In this episode we talk to Shelli Brunswick (COO of Space Foundation) we talk about the space economy, why she mentors people all around the world, and why my daughter can be a chef, astronaut, and doctor.
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As Space Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer, Brunswick serves as a corporate officer, and is responsible for Space Foundation operations, facilities, and processes. Functions reporting to her include education, development/philanthropy, marketing and communication, operations, customer service, information technology, facilities, maintenance, security, and assurance. She has primary responsibility for Space Foundation headquarters, the Space Foundation Discovery Center, operational management of the annual Space Symposium and the Faga Forum on Space Intelligence, and she serves as executive leader of the Center for Innovation and Education, a bold new workforce development initiative. She also oversees government affairs activities in the Washington, D.C., office including relationships with government agencies, other space advocacy organizations and associations, and corporate interests.
Brunswick joined the Space Foundation in 2015 after a distinguished career as an acquisition and program management professional for the United States Air Force, and her role as a key leader within the Air Force Congressional Liaison office working both within the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill. She was Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certified in Program Management Level III, Financial Manager Level II, and a certified Space Professional Level III by the United States Air Force Space Professional Functional Authority.
As a leading role model for women in space, Brunswick speaks at organizations and events around the globe to advance space innovation partnership and collaboration opportunities. Brunswick currently is the Chair of the WIA Foundation and previously served as the Chair of Women in Aerospace (WIA) from 2016–2019. She is one of 35 women from around the world selected as a Space4Women Network Mentor, which is part of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). As a mentor, Brunswick shares her expertise, knowledge, and experiences to build environments where women and girls can take their place as active and equal participants in space science, technology, innovation, and exploration efforts. Throughout her career, Brunswick has dedicated considerable time and energy to increasing the leadership capabilities and visibility of women in the aerospace community.
In addition to these endeavors, Brunswick serves on the board of directors for Manufacturer’s Edge, strengthening the competitiveness of manufacturers through coaching, training, and collaboration-focused industry programs, and by leveraging government, university, and economic development partnerships. She was elected to the Board of Directors of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation, providing strategic, mission-based leadership and governance. Formerly, she was a board member for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Rocky Mountain Chapter.
Brunswick graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. She is a Certified Project Management Professional through Project Management Institute and was a Professor of Acquisition Management at Defense Acquisition University.
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In this episode we talk to Michelle Seiler Tucker (Founder & CEO of Seiler Tucker Inc.) as we discuss her new book, how to properly value your business, and knowing when to sell.
Michelle is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated. Michelle has sold hundreds of businesses to date and currently owns and operates several successful businesses. Michelle Seiler Tucker holds the following professional designations and certifications: The Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI), Certified Senior Business Analyst (CSBA), Certified Business Broker (CBB), Best-Selling Author, and Panelist for M&A Source.
Michelle Seiler Tucker is the leading authority on buying, selling, and improving businesses, as well as increasing a business’ revenue streams. Over the past decade Michelle has sold several hundred businesses and franchises. She continues to help buyers from all walks of life buy the American Dream, create financial freedom, be their own boss, and obtain a better quality of life.
What makes Michelle a formidable force in her industry is that she closes 98 percent of all offers she writes and, on average, obtains a 20 to 40 percent higher selling price for her clients! Her remarkable track record proves her dedication and persistence. Michelle makes sure the job gets done the right way and the profitable way. Her numbers are impressive, but it is her ability to create win-win situations for her buyers and sellers that guarantees her continued success. Michelle’s mission is to always deliver more than is expected and to increase the odds of more businesses selling for the seller’s desired sell price. She sees opportunity where many are discouraged or have given up by identifying and correcting the top mistakes business owners make. Michelle will fine tune a business into a “well-oiled machine” with the primary objective to sell it for the ultimate value. Through this process, she empowers her clients to afford the lifestyles they have always dreamed of and (most importantly) have always deserved!
In addition, Michelle is the award winning and best-selling author of Sell Your Business for More Than It’s Worth. This book details how to enhance the value of a business in order to obtain its optimal selling price. Michelle has received rave reviews from her esteemed colleagues: Bret Michaels (musician, Celebrity Apprentice winner), James M. Lafferty (CEO the Coca Cola Company), Dr. John Gray (New York Times Best Selling Author), Raymond Aaron (New York Times Best Selling Author), and Steven Bradbury (Gold Medal Olympian). In her second bestseller, Think and Grow Rich Today, Michelle details the importance of an entrepreneur’s mindset as it relates to business in order to achieve success.
Michelle is passionate about sharing her considerable knowledge and experience with others through her mentoring, training, and partnering programs. These programs have helped many individuals become successful M&A Advisor/Brokers. Michelle has also spoken alongside other prominent speakers: Eric Trump, Kathy Ireland, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Stedman Graham and more. She makes regular radio and TV appearances including interviews on Fox Business News, Forbes, CNBC, and is featured in INC and USAMagazines.
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In this episode, we talk to Eric Kapitulik (Founder Of The Program)as we discuss his company, his book, and his time in the service.
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In this episode we talk to Jeff Fromm (Youth Marketing & Trends Expert) about his book, career, and so much more.
As the Millennial and Gen Z Marketing Guy, Jeff Fromm has traveled the world sharing insights on how youth culture is impacting the marketplace — as well as the consumer behaviors of every generation.
He led the first public study of Millennials in 2010 through a partnership with the Boston Consulting Group. That work informed his first book “Marketing to Millennials.” He has since co-authored three more: “Millennials with Kids,” “Marketing to Gen Z” and “The Purpose Advantage.” He also is a regular contributor to Forbes.
Jeff earned an economics degree with an emphasis in marketing from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and attended The London School of Economics. He is the president of Futurecast, a forwardthinking trends consultancy, and a partner at Barkley, a creative idea company.
While others may talk about trends, Jeff and his partners merge such insights to create marketing and innovation best practices—these applications are the basis of Jeff’s presentations. With years of brand marketing consulting experience, his humorous stories and provocative new strategy paradigms are supported by hard research and real client profit growth.
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In this episode, we talk to Tate Stock (Creator Of The Chirp Wheel+) as we discuss his career, his very intense time on Shark Tank, and how making his product has lead to a greater good he never expected.
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Tate Stock created an amazing back pain relief wheel called the Chirp Wheel+. He first developed the Plexus Wheel, a yoga wheel, out of $400 of sewer pipe and $50 of yoga mat. He then listed these wheels on Amazon and sold $12,000 worth in two weeks! After achieving $150,000 in sales the first year, Stock found a need for a similar device that provided back pain relief. This led to his development of the Plexus Wheel+, now known as the Chirp Wheel+, a back pain relief device with a patent pending Spinal Canal™ and Compression Sensitive Padding. During 2018, Stock launched a kickstarter to crowdfund the Plexus Wheel+. The kickstarter became the top kickstarter in the category of Pain Management, and the 3rd highest impact kickstarter in the state of Utah. Chirp quickly began to grow and by 2020 had sold over one million Chirp Wheels, helping so many people with drug-free pain relief. In 2020, Stock was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 for manufacturing.
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In this episode, we talk to Brian Volk-Weiss (Founder of The Nacelle Company)as we discuss his company, why it took his Netflix hit "The Toys That Made Us" seven years to get the green light, and the common thing all the successful people he has worked with have in common.
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Founded by Brian Volk Weiss, The Nacelle Company develops, produces, and distributes feature and documentary films as well as TV shows – both scripted and unscripted. Nacelle’s vast array of partnerships include: Netflix, Amazon, Disney +, HBO, Discovery, BET+, A&E Networks, Hulu, Viacom, and many more. The Nacelle Company has produced the hit Netflix docu-series, Down To Earth with Zac Efron, The Movies That Made Us, and The Toys That Made Us, as well as Behind The Attraction for Disney +, Sony’s Mad About You reboot, Netflix’s How To Fix A Drug Scandal, CW’s Discontinued, Netflix’sKevin Hart’s Guide To Black History, All The Way Black for BET+, and Grant for The History Channel.
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In this episode, we talk to Shellye Archambeau (Fortune 500 Board Member & Trailblazing Tech CEO) as we discuss her new book, her career, and how her life partner was a game changer in her career.
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Shellye Archambeau: Fortune 500 board member, Former CEO of MetricStream, Advisor and Author
Ms. Archambeau is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations. Ms. Archambeau currently serves on the boards of Verizon [NYSE:VZ], Nordstrom [NYSE: JWN], Roper Technologies [NYSE: ROP], and Okta [NASDAQ: OKTA]. She is also a strategic advisor to Forbes Ignite and to the President of Arizona State University, and serves on the boards of two national nonprofits, Catalyst and Braven.
She is the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based, governance, risk, and compliance software company that enables corporations to improve their business operations through better risk management across the enterprise. Ms. Archambeau built the company into a global market leader with over 1200 employees serving customers around the world. Under her leadership MetricStream was recognized for growth and innovation over the years and was named in the top 10 of the “Deloitte Technology Fast 50” and named a global leader in GRC by leading independent analyst firms for 9 consecutive years.
Ms. Archambeau has over 30 years of experience in technology leading organizations focused on business to business as well as business to consumer. She is a recognized expert in marketing and co-authored, "Marketing That Works: How Entrepreneurial Marketing Can Add Sustainable Profits to Any Sized Company." She has held EVP of Sales and Chief Marketing Officer roles for two public companies and as President of Blockbuster.com, launched the entertainment retailer’s first online presence.
She was named the second most influential African American in IT by Business Insider. She was ranked one of the “100 Most Influential Business Leaders in America” by Newsmax and that same year received the NCWIT Symons Innovator Award from The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT).
She is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms (Published by HBG Grand Central 10/2020). A book that helps professionals achieve their aspirations and create the life they want.
Shellye is also a sought-after speaker on governance, risk and compliance as well as marketing and entrepreneurship. She has guest lectured at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and The Wharton School of Business. She is a Forbes contributor and has been featured or referenced in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Financial Times.
In her spare time Shellye enjoys exercising, the performing arts, entertaining and cooking.
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Episode recorded July 31, 2020
In this episode, we talk to Michalyn Easter-Thomas (Educator & City Councilwoman) on her path, her council race, and more.
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In this episode, we talk to Farbod Shoraka (CO-Founder & CEO of BloomNation)as we discuss his business, career, and what's next for his company.
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BloomNation is the world’s largest online flower marketplace showcasing the designs of top artisan florists in thousands of cities nationwide. Unlike other sites, BloomNation doesn’t allow stock images and ensures the arrangement consumers fall in love with is the arrangement received by sending BloomSnaps, photos of the bouquet before delivery. The site offers 100% transparency between the florist and the consumer and cuts out the middleman to bring business back to the heart of the industry. On the florist side, BloomNation provides local flower shops and studios with websites, e-marketing tools, professional floral photo shoots, the ability to showcase their original designs on a platform to be discovered by consumers from across the globe, and more.
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In this episode we talk to Paul Dashevsky (Co-founder and Partner of GreatBuildz.com) as we discuss his business and so much more.
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GreatBuildz is a completely free service that simplifies the contractor search by matching and connecting homeowners with reliable, thoroughly screened general contractors throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County. Founded by a team of real estate and construction professionals with multiple decades of experience, GreatBuildz connects each client with up to three contractors that are individually selected for their specific project, typically within 24 hours, and stays by the client’s side from the initial call through the finished remodel. Through its meticulous 10-step vetting process, all GreatBuildz contractors go through an in-person interview, a background check, reference calls, online ratings, an insurance check, and a signed commitment to uphold a 20-point Code of Conduct.
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In this episode, we talk to Vernon Davis (Comedian & Serial Entrepreneur) as we discuss his latest book, why he advocates for veterans, and more.
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Vernon "Longhorn" Davis is one of the most unique comedians that you will ever have grace your stage. He was born in Central Texas and raised all over the country, primaily in Texas and Kansas. As a military brat he travelled and lived all over the country. His comedy comes from his life experiences as a Husband, Father, Grandfather and 4th Generation Veteran (Army). Longhorn has created his own style of humor that he calls “Longhorn Comedy. Longhorn Comedy is a mix of blue collar, urban, mainstream comedy, and with a dash of great positive messaging all rolled into one.
Comedy has always been a passion for Longhorn. He learned to be funny growing up around his people in Texas. Sometimes we were so poor all we had was laughter.. One of his greatest comedy influnences was his mother who was the funniest person in his life. Yet, watching comedians like Howie Mandel, Redd Fox, Jeff Foxworthy, Franlin Ajaye and other comedians is what made him want to show the world that he also was uniquely funny.
The first time Longhorn stepped on a comedy stage was in Oxen Hill, Maryland in 1990. It was an open mic that was hosted by the Mayor of Rap City, Chris Thomas. Longhorn bombed so bad, he should have changed his name to Akmed. Yet, the few laughs that he got was enough to fuel his passion for laughter and the stage. After that one night he went back to Kansas(where he was living). Unfortunately, there were no comedy clubs in his area.
In 1992 he moved to St Louis to take a job as an Asst. Publisher. This is where he found comedy again. In St Louis he shared the stage with great comics that were on their way up and some that had already made a name for themselves in comedy. His comedy journey ended in 1994 when his wife gave him a choice "give up comedy or give up the family". So, Longhorn truly missed his family. (just kidding) He gave up comedy again to raise his family.
In 2005 Longhorn found his way back to the comedy. He started out doing the open mics and shortly after that he was offered a place to host his own shows. After this was up and running, he was then offered another spot to host a regular show. He ran both shows successfully for almost 2 years. Then his comedy career took a leap, he began working at the Dee Lee's House of Comedy. Spending time there was his comedy boot camp, he worked and was given time on stage with some of the biggest touring comedians in the country. Within a year he worked his way from helping to clean the tables to General Manager. Yet, during this time, LH honed his craft, listen to the great advice he received from veteran comedians and continued to move forward in the world of comedy.
Over the years, while pursuing his comedy dream, Longhon can say that he has lost alot, to include everything. He even lost people that were dear to him and wanted him to go far in comedy. He wanted them to watch as his career soared, yet, God called them home, so now they have the best seats in the house at every show.
Longhorn started out an Urban Comic. He did this because this is where he thought he was suppose to start. Yet, after having a few conversations with veteran comics and given the advice to find his own voice, he then looked back over his life and realized that he was brought up in a multi-cultural enviroment. This changed his comedy 180 degrees. He then began to explore the forms of comedy that he actually enjoyed. Mainstream, Blue Collar and Urban. He then combinded them and created his own style of comedy which he calls "Longhorn Comedy". Longhorn's comedy voice is built upon God, Family, being a Veteran, Relationships, Life in General and the power to follow your dreams.
Since LH changed his comedy he has been offered opportunities that he might have never been offered. It has allowed him to open for people that he never thought of working with and has allowed him to go places that most comics of color would have never been invited to perform. LH often jokes about being invited to perform in places that he was the "only free black man in the county". Yet, these experiences have helped Longhorn to grow into the comedian that he is today and taught him that "Laughter Has No Color".
Off stage Longhorn has projects that he enjoys. He is the Founder of a Not-For-Profit Organization named ThankU4YourService.com. This organization's only mission is to Thank Veterans, Everyday, Everywhere. He started this in November 2012 and has since thanked over 7,200 veterans world wide. Longhorn also does a presentation called "Blacks in U.S. American History", this presentation highlights the many great contributions that Black People have accomplished while serving our country through military service. Longhorn is also a partner in his own Comedy Booking Agency www.LaughterHasNoColor.com .
Longhorn's goals are to travel the world doing what he loves the most, making people laugh and then making them laugh some more. Longhorn is also looking to make some moves in the television and movies industry.
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In this episode, we talk to Nita Patel (Brand & Etiquette Expert) as we discuss how she helps her clients, her latest book, and her art.
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Born in Croydon, UK, as a child Nita would travel frequently between London and Dallas, attending primary school in both places. She was influenced by American and English culture and her parents’ deep Indian origin. In her formative years being an amalgam of values and mores, Nita would attempt to mold her persona to fit her circumstance, such as disguising her English accent as a teenager in America to avoid the inevitability of teenage harassment. These type of experiences and coping strategies helped to formulate her strong and resilient character.
Through her professional years and prior to her immersion in creative arts, Ms. Patel has over two decades of demonstrated technology leadership experience in various industries specifically with a concentrated focus in Healthcare for 14 of those 20+ years. Her investment in psychology theory and practice is what led her to a deep interest in helping others. As a catalyst, finding additional ways to express her creativity has led her to pursue her calling professionally as an artist for the past 8 years. She has become deeply and passionately devoted to nurturing others and in building their confidence and brand through speaking and consultative practices..
Ms. Patel is also profoundly drawn to matters of a spiritual nature and in sharing her discoveries with others. This, and the pursuit of her art, is what truly feeds her soul, provides a deep sense of fulfillment and reinforces that she is indeed following her heart. Over the years she has also devoted an untold number of volunteer hours to her faith-based organization and has been dedicated to a daily spiritual practice of her own. Her art is inspired by spirituality and from an avid love of traveling, wherein the discovery of new places, cultures, ideas, and ways of life has a direct influence upon her artistic creations.
Ms. Patel is mom to a bright nineteen year-old young man, who is currently attending university, and companion, to an adorable Yorkie – the Patel house Commander in Chief.
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In this episode we talk to Genevieve Piturro(Founder Of Pajama Program) as we discuss her organization, being featured on Oprah, and more.
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Genevieve Piturro was a successful television marketing executive in New York City for twenty years when a little girl’s question (“What are pajamas?”) changed the course of her life forever. Genevieve jumped off the corporate ladder and began delivering pajamas and books to children in shelters. In 2001, she founded Pajama Program, which has been recognized nationwide for both its success and Genevieve’s story.
An international speaker, consultant and author, Genevieve Piturro, who is no longer with Pajama Program’s staff, has now made it her mission to inspire men and women across the globe to listen to their heart and pursue their passions. Through her new venture, Genevieve Piturro, LLC, Genevieve is available for speaking engagements and as a consultant to inspire others who are looking to change direction in their lives and “find their pajamas.” Genevieve is also serving as a consultant to Pajama Program, sharing the story of how she founded the organization on her speaking tour.
Genevieve Piturro has been interviewed on TODAY, OPRAH, GMA, The Early Show, CNN, Fox & Friends, O Magazine, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal and, on behalf of Pajama Program, she rang the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell in 2016. She has been the recipient of many local and national awards. A Yonkers, NY native, Genevieve received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fordham University. She resides in Irvington, NY with her husband, Demo DiMartile.
You can watch Genevieve’s speaking engagements at www.GenevievePiturro.com and follow her on social media at the information below:
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In this episode we talk to Van Carlson (Founder of Strategic Risk Alternatives) as we discuss how government plays a role in risk management, what to know when you have a business, and more.
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Van Carlson is the founder of Strategic Risk Alternatives, a company that helps companies manage and mitigate risk in their businesses.
Van Carlson has an extensive background in Risk Management with more than 24 years in the industry. Prior to founding Strategic Risk Alternatives, Van ran his own property and casualty firm for 15 years. With many commercial business owners as his clients, he saw the Great Recession of 2008 hit hard, and just like them, he was also affected by the sharp downturn in our economy.
During this time, he realized there must be a better way to manage risk overall. From that desire to improve business operations for both himself and his clients, along with his extensive background in insurance, risk management, and finance, Strategic Risk Alternatives was formed.
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In this episode, we talk to Brian Gill (Chairman of Gillware)as we discuss IT security, being an angel investor, and more.
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Brian is a computer scientist, entrepreneur and angel investor.
Brian currently serves as Chairman of Gillware,
which provides cyber risk assessments, data recovery, incident
response and digital forensics services. He is
a co-founder of Phoenix Nuclear Labs and served
on PNL’s board from inception to when it
decided to spin-off SHINE Medical Technologies.
Those two companies have raised over 100
million dollars of venture capital and employ hundreds of people in Wisconsin.
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In this episode, we talk to Chris Parker (Founder of WhatsMyIPAddress.com) as we discuss his company, the future of tech and more.
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Chris Parker is the founder of WhatIsMyIPAddress.com,
a tech-friendly website attracting a remarkable 6,000,000
IP-seeking visitors a month. In 2000, Chris Parker created
WhatIsMyIPAddress.com as a solution to a seemingly simple
problem he faced at the time-finding his employer’s office
IP address. When Chris launched his website—initially
as a hobby—it attracted thousands of users. As a result,
Chris explored ways to grow it as a side-hustle.
In 2014, Chris was laid off at his full-time corporate
job. Rather than panic and lose focus, he seized the
opportunity to devote himself full-time to
his website. Today, WhatIsMyIPAddress.com
is among the top 3,000 websites in the
U.S. Chris enjoys the fruits of his success,
generating close to seven figures annually
and living the dream of traveling the
world with his wife. Chris is currently shaping
WhatIsMyIPAddress.com into a resource for those
concerned about online privacy, security and freedom.
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In this episode we talk to Greg Shepard(Founder & CEO of BOSS Capital Partners) as we discuss his career, what investors look for, and so much more.
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Greg Shepard is the CEO and founder of BOSS Capital Partners. He is a Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker and Angel Venture Capital Investor with a legacy of building and running sustainable growth businesses. Driven by a transformational leadership style, Greg has spearheaded multiple company exits in the BioTech, TransitTech, AdTech and MarTech space. Two of his former companies were acquired by eBay Enterprise Marketing Solutions in January 2016 as a part of cross-brand deal totaling largely over $900M. The transaction comprised the purchase and sale of numerous companies, two of which were Greg’s.
He has won: Tech Deal of the Year Over $250 million, Private Equity Deal of the Year Over $500 million to $1 billion and Cross Border Deal of the Year Over $500 million to $1 billion to name a few.
Greg is the creator of the BOSS Operating Support System. The BOSS Operating Support System is a strategic playbook that teaches entrepreneurs how to scale a business through a step-by-step guided process that covers every aspect of functional alignment, growth and scale.
Most recently, with Forbes, Greg has launched a new show on Forbes Radio. In addition, he is authoring a book with Forbes Publishing, set to be released late 2020.
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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Britt Andreatta (CEO of 7th Mind, Inc. & Senior Learning Consultant at LinkedIn)as we discuss professional development, the state of education, and more.
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Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who creates brain science–based solutions for today’s challenges. As CEO and President of 7th Mind, Inc., Britt Andreatta draws on her unique background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and learning to unlock the best in people and organizations. Britt has published several titles including Wired to Connect: The Brain Science of Teams and a New Model for Creating Collaboration and Inclusion, Wired to Grow: Harness the Power of Brain Science to Learn and Master Any Skill and Wired to Resist: The Brain Science of Why Change Fails and a New Model for Driving Success. Upcoming books focus on the neuroscience of purpose and the conscious evolution of organizations. Formerly Chief Learning Officer for Lynda.com and Senior Learning Consultant for Global Leadership and Talent Development at LinkedIn, Britt is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience. She regularly consults with businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations on leadership development and learning strategy. Corporate clients include Fortune 100 companies like Comcast and Apple, and also Ernst & Young, Microsoft, Domino’s, LinkedIn, Franklin Covey, TransUnion, Avvo, Rust-Oleum, Alter Eco Foods, and Zillow. Dr. Andreatta has worked with major educational institutions like the University of California, Dartmouth University, and the University of New Mexico, and nonprofit organizations like the YMCA and Prison Fellowship’s Warden Exchange Program. Dr. Andreatta has served as professor and dean at the University of California, Antioch University, and several graduate schools. Her courses on Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning) have received over ten million views worldwide. Titles include Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Leading Change, Creating a Culture of Learning, Organizational Learning & Development, The Neuroscience of Learning, and Having Difficult Conversations. A highly sought-after and engaging speaker, Britt delivered a TEDx talk called “How Your Past Hijacks Your Future.” She regularly speaks at corporate events and international conferences, receiving rave reviews like “Britt’s sessions are always outstanding. I wish I could attend several” and “Wow. My mind was blown. So Valuable.” Britt’s industry accolades include being named one of the “Top 20 L&D Influencers” and Talent Development magazine featured her as an “outstanding thought leader and pioneer” (June 2017). Dr. Andreatta has won several prestigious awards, such as the Global Training & Development Leadership Award from the World Training & Development Congress, the Gold Medal for Chief Learning Officer magazine’s Trailblazer Award. Dr. Andreatta regularly consults with executives and organizations on how to maximize their full potential.
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In this episode, we talk to Omar L. Harris (Founder and Managing Partner at Intent Consulting) as we discuss his new book, what it takes to be a servant leader, and what we can learn from other organizations.
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I have been creating high-performance organizations for over fifteen years. While working in corporate, start-up, and entrepreneurial endeavors on four continents I developed 20 Team Performance Acceleration Principles and a clear blueprint for servant leadership that any leader at any stage of their journey can adopt to improve and accelerate group success. I am a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach; a bestselling, award-winning fiction author; independent publishing guru; entrepreneur; and twenty-year veteran of the global pharmaceutical industry. My published works are: One Blood, From Authors to Entrepreneurs F.A.T.E., Leader Board: The DNA of High Performance Teams, and The Servant Leader's Manifesto.
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In this episode, we talk to Autumn Shelton (Co-Founder & CFO of AutumnBrands) as we discuss her career, the cannabis industry, and more.
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Autumn Brands is a licensed California cannabis cultivator dedicated to the synergy of health and wellness. The Autumn Brands’ family farm started in Holland more than a century ago, and today, sixth-generation farmers apply the same expertise garnered in growing the world’s finest tulips to producing pure and potent strains of cannabis in sunny, coastal Santa Barbara County. Autumn Brands is proud to be 50 percent woman-owned, united by the vision of two families, free of pesticides and other harmful chemicals.
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In this episode, we talk to Daniel Oopong (Founder of OhanaHealth) about his background, why he is looking for the best talent for healthcare, and what his workout regimen looks like.
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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Candace Steele Flippin (Former Chief Communications Officer at First Horizon Bank) as we discuss the differences between generations, why she is a Trekkie, and so much more.
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Recognized as one of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America, Dr. Candace Steele Flippin is a global communications expert, multigenerational workplace scholar, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author.
She is the publisher of WorkStats™, author of Generation Z in the Workplace and Millennials in the Workplace, and host of the Beyond the Gap Podcast.
Since 2016, Dr. Candace Steele Flippin has been an executive research fellow at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Her research focuses on accelerating the leadership development of women, Gen X, Gen Z, and Millennials in the workplace.
Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, affectionally known as “Dr. Candace” is a frequent speaker and thought leader who uses her unique background as a researcher and executive to provide practical career insights on the future of the multigenerational workplace.
Her advice and research findings have been featured in Forbes, CNBC, CBS, The Network Journal, and Today.com.
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In this episode, we talk to Evy Poumpouras (Former U.S. Secret Service Agent) as we discuss her service on 9\11, how people can overcome fear, and how small business owners can stay safe.
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Evy Poumpouras is a former Secret Service Agent, co-host on Bravo TV’s series Spy Games, author of Becoming Bulletproof, and national media contributor who covers national security, law enforcement and crime. She regularly appears on the Today Show, NBC, MSNBC, CNN, HLN and GMA. Evy holds an MA in Forensic Psychology and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University.
A Special Agent for the United States Secret Service for over 12 years, Evy was on the Presidential Protective Division for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. She has also protected presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush. During her career, she was a criminal investigator, worked undercover, and was an interrogator for the Secret Service’s elite polygraph unit highly trained in the art of lie detection, human behavior, and cognitive influence. Evy’s heroic efforts as a first responder during the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City earned her the U.S. Secret Service Valor Award.
Evy is now a multi-media journalist, shedding light on national security and law enforcement issues. She is also an adjunct professor for The City University of New York, where she teaches criminal justice and criminology.
Evy’s TEDx talk on Words: Your Most Powerful Weapon has logged over one million views. She is a sought after keynote speaker having presented to top tier companies such as NASDAQ, Corning, Yankee Stadium Series, United Technologies, Lockton, and Corcoran Group.
In her book, Becoming Bulletproof, Evy teaches readers how to protect themselves, strengthen their mental resilience and confidence, read people, influence situations and live fearlessly.
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In this episode, we talk to Christopher Doyle (Co-Founder & CEO of Billd) as we discuss what Wall Street sometimes misses about construction funding, things he is working on to improve as an entrepreneur, and his commentary on artificial intelligence in construction.
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Christopher Doyle is an entrepreneur and business leader with extensive hands-on construction industry experience and a proven record of launching successful startups. He is the co-founder, president and CEO of Billd, a disruptive payment solution for the construction industry that helps contractors and suppliers grow their businesses with less hassle and risk. Recognizing cash flow hurdles contractors face when purchasing materials, Doyle launched Billd to make traditional Wall Street working capital accessible to these small business owners.
Doyle cut his teeth in the construction industry, framing houses in high school at age 16 and working his way through college at Texas A&M before beginning his career in residential and commercial construction. During this time, he not only developed into a project manager supervising sales and operations, he also developed a passion for launching new business operations, opening and leading new divisions of construction companies in Dallas, Austin and Houston, Texas.
He went on to serve as director of solar operations for the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS), delving into energy efficiency and renewable energy program management and authoring numerous publications on solar financing and best practices in renewable energy. Recognizing Doyle as a highly certified renewable energy thought leader, the founders of lending company Dividend Solar (now Dividend Finance) tapped him to oversee their contractor operations and sales. Doyle’s leadership and tireless work ethic helped the startup thrive and secure series A funding, and today the company earns just shy of a billion dollars annually.
While working with IBTS, Doyle began to recognize how a lack of access to capital impacts contractors’ ability to operate and grow their businesses. He was inspired to launch Billd, along with co-founder Jesse Weissburg, to bring the financial power of Wall Street to the construction jobsite, allowing contractors to bypass project hurdles with access to upfront funds while enabling suppliers to sell more materials with less risk. For contractors who usually aren’t paid until more than 90 days from purchasing materials, Billd provides 120-day terms so they can scale their business and stabilize cash flow.
Doyle’s technical certifications include Certified Energy Manager, Business Energy Professional, LEED AP O+M Certified, Solar PV Advanced 40 Hour (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners), Certified Building Envelope Analyst, Infrared Level 1 Thermography Certification, Green Advantage Certified for Commercial Buildings, and a Certified Auditor, Level 3 Installer, QAP – Air Barrier Association of America. He is a member of the Solar Access to Public Capital working group of the Solar Energy Industries Association, the Energy Services Coalition, the U.S. Green Building Council, and he is a board member of the Building Enclosure Council of the National Institute of Building Sciences. Doyle holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Rice University. He resides in Austin, Texas.
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In this episode, we talk to Chris Ruder (Founder & CEO of Spikeball, Inc) we discuss his love for the sport, how he is moving his company to be more inclusive, and what he thinks about the prospects of Spikeball becoming an Olympic sport.
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Chris Ruder is the CEO and Founder of Spikeball Inc.
The Jonas Brothers, Drake, Julianne Hough, Ryan Seacrest,
21 Pilots, Casey Neistat, and numerous pro sports teams and
players have expressed their love for Spikeball. Spikeball’s
appearance on Shark Tank was voted as one of the best
episodes of all time. ESPN went as far as to say Spikeball
is mainstream. Chris started the business in 2008 and ran it
as a night job for 5 years while keeping his day job as an
Advertising Executive. 5 years after its founding, Spikeball
hit $1 million in annual sales with zero full-time employees.
At that time, Chris quit his day job and went full-time. That
was one of the best days of his life. Spikeball’s mission is
the create the next great global sport. Tournaments appear
on ESPN and take place all over the world. Chris lives in
Chicago with his 3 great kids and a fantastic wife. He is on
the board of I Grow Chicago and the company has donated
hundreds of thousands of dollars to help address gun
violence, the environment, and education.
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In this episode we talk to Karin Hurt (Leadership Expert & Author) about her new book, how she deals with non-believers of her method, and so much more.
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Award Winning Author and Inc. Top 100 Leadership Speaker Karin Hurt inspires transformational change through inspiring and practical leadership development programs
Recently named on Inc’s list of 100 Great Leadership Speakers and American Management Association’s 50 Leaders to Watch, Karin Hurt helps leaders from around the world achieve breakthrough results without losing their souls.
Karin has over two decades of experience in customer service, sales, and human resources. She’s the award-winning author of 3 books: Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results-Without Losing Your Soul, Overcoming an Imperfect Boss, and Glowstone Peak (a leadership storybook for readers of all ages).
A former Verizon Wireless executive, Karin transformed customer service outsourcing (96M calls/year) to reach parity in quality with internal centers and developed a leading sales team that won the President’s Award for Customer Growth.
Her keynotes inspire leaders with proven and practical leadership techniques developed over her rich career as an executive, speaker, and strategic advisor.
Karin has a BA in Communication from Wake Forest University, an MA from Towson University in Organizational Communication, and additional graduate work at the University of Maryland, where she teaches in the MBA and Executive Education programs.
She and her partner, David Dye, are dedicated to their philanthropic initiative, Winning Wells, which provides clean water wells to communities struggling with access to safe water throughout Southeast Asia.
Karin lives outside of Washington, DC. She knows the stillness of a yogi, the reflective road of a marathoner, and the joy of being a mom raising emerging leaders.
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In this episode, we talk to Christophe Bancel (Founder & CEO of Tissium) as we discuss his company, what he is excited about in his industry, and how he keeps his team motivated during unprecedented times.
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Mr. Christophe Bancel, M.Sc., M.Eng, M.B.A is co-founder of TISSIUM, a medical device company developing disruptive surgical solutions for patients, based on a versatile platform of polymers developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA). He serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Director.
Since its inception in 2013, Christophe has driven the development of the company leading to the start of clinical trials in 2016 and raising up to €33M.
Mr. Bancel has a track record in the healthcare industry ranging from start-up to midsize Biopharma. He was Franchise General Manager at UCB, leading the Central Nervous System Operations in France. Prior to that, he held several corporate and strategic positions at UCB, including Pricing and Markets Access in the US (Atlanta, GA), Global Marketing (Brussels) and Patient & Market Insight (Brussels). He also worked for Serono (Now Merck Biopharma) in multiple Sales and Marketing positions. He started his career in Biotech, as Business Developer at Transgene (Boston, MA) and then was a co-founder and Director of Corporate & Business Development at Faust Pharmaceuticals (now Domain Therapeutics).
In 2016, with Bernard Gilly, Alexia Perouse and Muriel Badawi, he co-founded iBionext, the first entrepreneurial venture fund in healthcare in Europe, that has raised €50M in less than 6 months with a targeted final closing of €100M in June 2017.
Besides being a co-founder of ChronoCam and Chronolife, two of the iBionext funded companies, he serves as Director of BrainEver.
He is a graduate from Ecole Centrale Paris (Master of Engineering), holds a Master in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Tokyo (Todaï) and an MBA from INSEAD.
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In this episode, we talk to Brenda Schmidt (CEO of Coplex) as we discuss what investors are looking for, what it is like being a CEO but not the founder, and more.
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Brenda Schmidt is the CEO of Coplex, a corporate startup studio that partners with corporations to build high-growth tech companies in highly regulated industries. Brenda previously founded Solera Health and has spent her career educating, speaking, advising, and leading in the name of creating social impact.
Deeply embedded into the healthcare startup ecosystem, Brenda is a mentor, advisor and entrepreneur in residence to several accelerators and emerging digital health startups. She also serves on the boards of the Startup AZ Foundation, Solera Health, RexPay, the Arizona Bioindustry Association, the City of Phoenix Workforce Development Board and is a FierceHealth Editorial Board Advisor and Contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine. Brenda also teaches entrepreneurship at the NYU Wagner School of Public Service.
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In this episode, we talk to Kara Goldin (Founder & CEO of Hint) as we discuss how she grew up, why she is not afraid to ask questions, and what it was like for working for Sen. John McCain.
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Kara Goldin is a disruptor, builder, thought leader and a successful entrepreneur. She is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Kara has successfully navigated the world of large companies and startups in many industries including media, tech and consumer products. In addition, she understands retail and direct to consumer well. She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast Unstoppable with Kara Goldin where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries. Kara’s first book, Undaunted, published by Harper Leadership, will be released in October 2020. She lives in the Bay Area. Follow Kara on all social handles @KaraGoldin
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In this episode, we talk to Chris Sajnog (Former Navy SEAL Sniper) as we discuss leadership, what it takes to be a balanced warrior and more.
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I'm on a mission. Yes, I know I'm retired, so no more taking out terrorists for me. Now, my mission is changing the way people, like you, learn elite-level skills. Well, that's not right either. The way we reach the top in any skilled endeavor is the same, my mission — is showing you the path.
I've spent my life training the world's most elite warriors, the US Navy SEALs. One day I came home from a long deployment and realized my two boys needed me more than the SEAL Teams. After 20 years serving my country, it was time to grow up — and become a father.
I've taken my experience as a Master Training Specialist (and writing the US Navy SEAL Sniper Manual) and authored two bestselling books, How to Shoot Like a Navy SEAL and Navy SEAL Shooting, based on the New Rules of Marksmanship.
I spent four years studying neuroscience and elite performance to develop a fundamentally unique way to learn how to shoot — the New Rules of Marksmanship training system. I've been lucky to have helped so many people learn a skill that for the past 50-years was taught incorrectly — even by me.
Now, I want to help you. Maybe you don't need to hit a moving target at 1000 yards, but the fundamentals for learning any skill can now be done faster and easier at home.
Ready to experience what it's like to Train Like a Navy SEAL?
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In this episode, we talk to Zach Hurley (Co-Founder & CEO of Indie Source) as we discuss his goal to donate 50,000 masks, why he loves helping entrepreneurs, and more.
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In this episode, we talk to Robert Rosenberg (Former Chairman & CEO of Dunkin' Donuts) as we discuss taking over the company from his dad, having an uncomfortable meeting with his board, his new book, and more.
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Robert Rosenberg served as chief executive officer of Dunkin’ Donuts from 1963 until his retirement in 1998. Under his leadership, the company grew from a regional family business to one of America’s best known and loved brands. Rosenberg received his MBA from Harvard Business School, and in just weeks after graduating at the age of 25, assumed the position of chief executive officer. Dunkin’ Donuts was a publicly owned company from 1968 until 1989 and earned a reputation for extraordinary stockholder returns. In that 21-year period, it earned its investors a 35 percent compound rate of return. After retiring from Dunkin, Rosenberg taught in the Graduate School at Babson College and served many years on the boards of directors of other leading food service companies, including Domino‘s Pizza and Sonic Restaurants.
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In this episode we talk to Katherine Liola (Founder & CEO of Concentric Private Wealth) as we discuss the entrepreneurial culture in D.C., being a contributor for CNBC, what you need to do to prepare for next year financially, and more.
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Industry credentials are a key aspect of the industry, but Katherine never forgets that above all, this is a people business. She learned early on that helping clients understand why they’re making the decisions they make, and aligning their investment strategies with values-based life choices, helps them achieve their financial goals with comfort and clarity.
A little background Katherine was honored by the inaugural InvestmentNews “Top 40 Under 40” list for 20141 and the Washington Business Journal “40 Under 40”2 list in 2017. Her passion for delivering value also earned her recognition in 2017 and 2018 as a Five Star Wealth Manager by Five Star Professional.3 A sought-after industry speaker, Katherine has also been quoted in several national publications, including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Woman’s Day magazine and InvestmentNews.
Degrees & Credentials * CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional * CRPC® (Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM) * AIF® (Accredited Investment Fiduciary®) * BFA™ (Behavioral Financial Advice™) * Series 66 securities registrations, held through Commonwealth Financial Network® * Life and health insurance licenses * Member of the Financial Planning Association * BA Boston College
Giving back Charitable causes have always been important to Katherine. Even in childhood, her parents instilled a strong sense of community, caring and appreciation. Today, Katherine is grateful for everything the community has given to her – so returning the goodwill comes naturally. Her personal passion, Concentric Cares, is a prime example of that giving back.
Other ways Katherine has served the community * Leadership of Greater Washington Signature Program * Finance Chair for the Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Board of Directors * Finance Advisory Board of Directors for the National Communication Association * Vice Chair of the Success in the City Board of Directors * Alumni Mentor through the Boston College Mentoring program
Katherine and her husband, David, a sales executive in the IT cyber security space, live in Willowsford, Virginia, with their children: Harper (6), Gannon (4), and Emerson (2). Although weekends might be hectic, Katherine loves spending time with her family – whether it be at a local park, winery, or traveling someplace new. Katherine competes in triathlons and distance running with Team FeXY and finds that training helps her keep up with her children.
Personal Core Values * Challenge * Excellence * Gratitude * Health * Relationships * Independence
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In this episode, we talk to Michael Canic (President Of Making Strategy Happen)as we discuss his new book, how to have tough conversations with organizations, and how to keep a special team working hard and not falling for the hype.
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Michael Canic, PhD, is the author ofRUTHLESS CONSISTENCY: How Committed Leaders Execute Strategy, Implement Change and Build Organizations That Win (September 1, 2020; McGraw Hill). He is also the founder and president of Making Strategy Happen, a consultancy which helps committed leaders turn ambition into strategy, and strategy into reality. Previously he held leadership positions at The Atlanta Consulting Group and FedEx. Michael earned a PhD in the psychology of human performance from the University of British Columbia and helped coach their football team to a national championship, led strategic change initiatives in the corporate world, and spent the past 25 years consulting with CEOs and top management teams across North America. He lives between Denver and Vancouver and has written over 400 posts for his blog.
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In this episode, we talk to Margaret Heffernan (Serial Entrepreneur & Author) as we discuss her latest book, why we should look at failure different, and more.
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Dr. Margaret Heffernan produced programmes for the BBC for 13 years. She then moved to the US where she spearheaded multimedia productions for Intuit, The Learning Company and Standard&Poors. She was Chief Executive of InfoMation Corporation, ZineZone Corporation and then iCast Corporation, was named one of the "Top 25" by Streaming Media magazine and one of the "Top 100 Media Executives" by The Hollywood Reporter.
The author of six books, Margaret’s third book, Willful Blindness : Why We Ignore the Obvious at our Peril was named one of the most important business books of the decade by the Financial Times. In 2015, she was awarded the Transmission Prize for A Bigger Prize: Why Competition isn’t Everything and How We Do Better, described as "meticulously researched... engagingly written... universally relevant and hard to fault." Her TED talks have been seen by over twelve million people and in 2015 TED published Beyond Measure: The Big Impact of Small Changes. Her most recent book, Uncharted: How to map the future was published in 2020.
She is a Professor of Practice at the University of Bath, Lead Faculty for the Forward Institute’s Responsible Leadership Programme and, through Merryck & Co., mentors CEOs and senior executives of major global organizations. She holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Bath and continues to write for the Financial Times and the Huffington Post.
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In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Teixeira (Founder of Sweet Sweet Honey Hawaii)as we discuss her journey, how she has been thriving during the pandemic, and how she is using her business to help social causes in Hawaii.
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Founded in 2015 on Oahu, Hawaii by Jennifer Teixeira, Sweet Sweet Honey Hawaii, is a baby/mommy apparel brand inspired by Jennifer’s grandmother and parents, who would create ornate aloha print patchwork blankets for special events and occasions. Utilizing her degree in graphic design from FIDM, she worked for Forever21 before she made the move back home to Hawaii where she worked for surf brand Blue Hawaii. From there Jennifer went on to found Sweet Sweet Honey Hawaii, after giving birth to her second daughter, and not finding the styles and fabrics that represented personality, style and practicality.
Growing up in Hawaii was a clear influence with her casual and cute tropical designs, featuring lightweight fabrics and easy-to-put-on pieces that give Sweet Sweet Honey Hawaii its signature style. Taking the concept of ‘ALOHA’, Sweet Sweet Honey has given back by donating premium swaddle blankets to their NICU ward of their local hospital. In addition the brand has adopted eco-friendly practices with minimal packaging and plastic use, as well as their tree planting initiative to use profits to plant 10,000 trees by 2021.
In 2017, Jennifer was diagnosed with breast cancer as the brand started to flourish, leaving her mentally and physically exhausted, but she pushed through in running her business. Jennifer hoped to inspire others struggling from the devastating disease through faith and determination to continue fighting. As a result Jennifer underwent a mastectomy and remains cancer-free to this day.
Sweet Sweet Honey is currently available online and in-store at all Nordstrom locations.
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In this episode, we talk to Assaf Wand (Co-Founder & CEO of Hippo)as we discuss his career, what to consider when thinking about going the direction on an IPO, and more.
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Assaf Wand is the co-founder and CEO of insurtech startup Hippo. Based in Palo Alto, CA, Hippo has reimagined home insurance through the lens of homeowners – building policies with more comprehensive coverage for today's consumers at up to 25% less than competitors. The high-growth company is valued at $1.5 billion and has expanded its footprint to offer products to more than 70 percent of the US homeowner population.
Prior to Hippo, Wand was founder and CEO of Sabi, which designed and produced elegant everyday products (Sabi was acquired in 2015), a consultant with McKinsey & Company and an investor with Intel Capital. He has an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BA in finance and LLB in Law from the IDC Herzliya in Israel.
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In our conversation with Juan Riboldi(Principal and President of Ascent Advisor) talks about supply chain Issues, Tik Tok situation, Big 10 regaining trust, & preparing for the holiday season.
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Juan Riboldi (www.ascent-advisor.com) is an international business advisor and principal and president of Ascent Advisor, a management consulting firm. He is the author of the upcoming book, Strategic Transformation: How to Deliver What Matters Most. For over 20 years, Riboldi has been advising leaders at the highest levels of business, education and government on strategy, organization, and execution. His clients include Fortune 50 corporations as well as fast-growing private enterprises. He successfully launched and led three consulting firms, and completed post-graduate studies at Harvard Business School and Wharton School of Business.
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In this episode, we talk to Walt Rakowich(Former CEO of Prologis) as we discuss his new book, what he learned from his parents, and what we can learn from the reversal decision from the decision on Big 10 Football season.
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Walter C. Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis a NYSE company and a member of the S&P 500. Prologis is a leading provider of distribution facilities and services with over $50 billion in assets and operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Mr. Rakowich was Co-CEO of Prologis and member of the Board of Directors from June 2011 through December 2012. He was CEO of Prologis from November 2008 through June 2011. He was a member of the Prologis Board of Trustees from January 2005 through June 2011. Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Rakowich was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Prologis from January 2005 through November 2008. He joined Prologis in 1994. From December 1998 to January 2005, he served as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for Prologis. Prior to this position, Mr. Rakowich was the Senior Vice President/Director of the company’s Mid-Atlantic region where he was responsible for expanding the reach of Prologis to the leading logistics markets in the Midwest and Atlantic states. Prior to joining Prologis, Mr. Rakowich spent nine years as a partner and principal with real estate provider Trammell Crow Company in Los Angeles. Before that, he was a senior audit and tax consultant for Price Waterhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Rakowich received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and his B.S., with distinction, in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Rakowich currently serves on the board of directors of Host Hotels & Resorts, where he is the company's audit committee chairman and member of the governance committee; Iron Mountain Inc., where he is chairman of the audit committee and member of the governance and investment committees; and Ventas Inc., where he is chairman of the audit committee. All three are companies listed in the S&P 500. He also serves on the advisory council of Gender Fair. He has served as a member of the executive committee and the board of governors for the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), the primary industry group for REITs in the United States. Mr. Rakowich was appointed to The Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees in 2014 and serves as chairman of the university board's audit and risk committee. In 2010, the Penn State Alumni Association named Mr. Rakowich a Penn State Alumni Fellow, a lifetime designation and the highest award given by the association, recognizing outstanding professional achievement. He also has served on the real estate advisory boards of the Smeal College of Business at Penn State, The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and The Kellogg Graduate school of Management. In addition, he served on the Global Leadership Council at Colorado State University. Mr. Rakowich currently serves as chairman of the board of Colorado UpLift and is a member of the board of the Alliance for School Choice in Education (ACE) and of PIVOT, three non-profits focused on educating at-risk children in the inner city. Mr. Rakowich has made several appearances on CNBC, CNN, Fox, Bloomberg and National Public Radio and has been quoted in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Institutional Investor and Forbes magazine, on behalf of the real estate industry and Prologis
In this episode, we talk to Ande Frazier (Behavioral Finance Expert & Author) as we discuss what we learn from our parents can determine how we deal with money, why she lets her kids learn some money lessons on their own, and more.
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Ande Frazier CFP®, CLU, ChFC, RICP, BFA™, ChSNC, CDFA® is inspiring women to take control of their money by breaking down the emotional, behavioral and societal barriers that prevent them from building strong financial foundations.
Ande began her more-than-27-year career as a financial adviser but quickly realized that traditional planning methods didn’t account for how much emotions factor into financial decision making. In her subsequent years educating other advisers and consumers, she saw again and again that conventional wisdom about women and money was flawed: It’s not women’s finances that determine their self-worth. It’s women’s sense of self-worth that determines their finances. And like that, a new philosophy was born.
In 2020 Ande published her first book with ForbesBooks, Fin(anci)ally Free! 11 Conversations to Have With Yourself About Life, Money & Your Worth. Ande’s book is a guide to help women feel secure in their futures, to integrate self-worth and net-worth across generations.
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In this episode, we talk to Ande Frazier (Behavioral Finance Expert & Author) as we discuss what we learn from our parents can determine how we deal with money, why she lets her kids learn some money lessons on their own, and more.
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Ande Frazier CFP®, CLU, ChFC, RICP, BFA™, ChSNC, CDFA® is inspiring women to take control of their money by breaking down the emotional, behavioral and societal barriers that prevent them from building strong financial foundations.
Ande began her more-than-27-year career as a financial adviser but quickly realized that traditional planning methods didn’t account for how much emotions factor into financial decision making. In her subsequent years educating other advisers and consumers, she saw again and again that conventional wisdom about women and money was flawed: It’s not women’s finances that determine their self-worth. It’s women’s sense of self-worth that determines their finances. And like that, a new philosophy was born.
In 2020 Ande published her first book with ForbesBooks, Fin(anci)ally Free! 11 Conversations to Have With Yourself About Life, Money & Your Worth. Ande’s book is a guide to help women feel secure in their futures, to integrate self-worth and net-worth across generations.
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In this episode, we talk to Michael Solomon (Co-founder of 10 Management & Author) as we discuss his new book, how the best talent in tech make themselves marketable to new employers, and what it was like working for Bruce Springsteen for awhile.
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I am a co-founder of two companies: 10x Management and 10x Ascend.
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Our 2 companies represent some of the world’s most sought-after independent technology professionals. Customers include: Google, Live Nation, American Express, eBay, McGraw Hill, UC Berkeley, academia.edu.
▶︎ ABOUT 10X MANAGEMENT ◀︎
At 10x Management, we vet and represent the greatest freelance tech talent in the world. Our top specialists have a record of creating next-level products and industry-leading companies. We can place talent as fast as you require (often within 24-48 hours) and 95% of customers hire the first freelancer we recommend.
▶︎ ABOUT 10X ASCEND ◀︎
At 10x Ascend, we offer salary negotiations as a service. Most of the world’s best tech talent doesn’t realize (or get) what they’re worth. It's our mission to fix that. With a combined 40+ years of negotiating experience, we take great pride in getting you the best deal possible.
▶︎ ABOUT ME ◀︎
I got my start as an entrepreneur in the entertainment industry in 1995 when I co-founded Brick Wall Management, a music management company. I helped shape the careers of musicians like John Mayer, Citizen Cope, and Vanessa Carlton.
In 2011, I founded 10x Management with my partner Rishon Blumberg and a brilliant software engineer to create the world’s first tech talent agency.
I also co-founded the nonprofit organization Musicians On Call, dedicated to bringing the healing power of music to the bedsides of patients at hospitals and nursing homes.
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In this episode we talk to Melvin Figueroa (Founder of Mello Multimedia) as we discuss his background, what goes into a great logo, and more.
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Hello, my name is Melvin Figueroa and I am the founder of Mello Multimedia located in Melbourne, FL. I have been working passionately in the design & web design industry creating brand identities and building websites for over 10 years.
I believe a website design should be more than a “pretty” static brochure but instead should be a dynamic sales tool for taking your business to the next level.
My core focus is on creating stunning websites that attract new leads and get my client’s real results.
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In this episode, we talk to Sinan Aral (Venture Capitalist & Award-Winning Professor at MIT) as we discuss his new book, the concept of "The Attention Economy", and what he is learning from his son.
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Sinan Aral is the David Austin Professor of Management at MIT, where he is a Professor of IT & Marketing, and Professor in the Institute for Data, Systems and Society where he co-leads MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy.
He was the chief scientist at SocialAmp, one of the first social commerce analytics companies (until its sale to Merkle in 2012), and at Humin, a social platform that the Wall Street Journal called the first “Social Operating System” (until its sale to Tinder in 2016). He is currently a founding partner at Manifest Capital and on the Advisory Board of the Alan Turing Institute, the British National Institute for Data Science, in London. Sinan was the scholar-in-residence at the New York Times R&D Lab in 2013, and has worked closely with Facebook, Twitter, Snap, AirBnB, Yahoo, Jet.com, Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Oracle, SAP, and many other leading Fortune 500 firms on realizing business value from big data analytics, social media, and IT investments.
Sinan’s research has won numerous awards including the Microsoft Faculty Fellowship, the PopTech Science Fellowship, an NSF CAREER Award, and a Fulbright Scholarship. In 2014, he was named one of the “World’s Top 40 Business School Professors Under 40” by Businessweek.
Sinan is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Northwestern University, holds Master’s degrees from the London School of Economics and Harvard University, and received his PhD from MIT.
He enjoys cooking, skiing, and telling jokes about his own cooking and skiing. His most recent hobby is learning from his four-year-old son. You can find Sinan on Twitter @sinanaral.
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In this episode, we talk to Christopher Marquis(Award-Winning Professor at Cornell University)as we discuss his new book, advice on doing business in China, and how one student's question changed everything.
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Chris Marquis is the Samuel C. Johnson Professor in Sustainable Global Enterprise and Professor of Management at the Cornell University Johnson College of Business. Prior to joining Cornell, he worked for 10 years at Harvard Business School and has held visiting positions at Harvard Kennedy School, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Peking University, Fudan University, and Shanghai Jiaotong University. Marquis received a PhD in sociology and business administration from the University of Michigan.
Marquis’ current teaching and research is broadly focused on the two areas of social innovation and change and doing business in China. Under these themes he has examined entrepreneurship in China, the triple-bottom line and building sustainable businesses globally, and business competition in emerging markets. These research projects build on Marquis’ earlier research on how business can have a positive impact on society and in particular how historical and geographical processes have shaped firms’ and entrepreneurs’ social and environmental strategies and activities. His latest book, Better Business: How the B Corp Movement Is Remaking Capitalism, focuses on the potential for stakeholder governance models to reform capitalism.
Marquis's research has won a number of national and international awards, including the 2006 William H. Newman Award for best dissertation across the entire the Academy of Management, the 2006 Louis R. Pondy award for best dissertation in organizational theory from the Academy of Management, the 2003 James D. Thompson Award for best graduate student paper from the American Sociological Association, and the 2005 State Farm Doctoral Dissertation Award. He was a finalist for the 2010 and 2013 Aspen Institute Faculty Pioneer Award, a runner-up in the Academy of Management's Best Published Paper in Organization and Management Theory in 2009, and a finalist in the 2004 INFORMS/Organization Science Dissertation Proposal Competition. In 2018 he was given the International Educator Award, from China’s State Administration of Foreign Expert Affairs.
Marquis has published in Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Administrative Science Quarterly, American Sociological Review, Harvard Business Review, Organization Science, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Strategic Management Journal, as well as a number of edited collections. From 2014-2020 he was an Associate Editor at Administrative Science Quarterly and he has served as an elected member of the Executive Committee of the Organization and Management Theory Division of the Academy of Management and of the International Association of Chinese Management Research (IACMR). Before his academic career, Marquis worked for six years in the financial services industry, most recently as vice president and technology manager for a business unit of J.P. Morgan Chase.
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In this episode, we talk to Nik Wallenda (World Record Holder & Author)as we discuss his new book, why he credits his community for his success, and what it is like going across an active volcano on a tight rope.
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On June 23, 2013, Nik completed yet another life-long dream, this one 6 years in the making, becoming the first person to cross the Grand Canyon on a wire. His network partners, Discovery Channel, allowed Nik to undertake the walk in the Wallenda family tradition, completely untethered, and broke new ground as a network, broadcasting the event live in 183 countries. At a height of 1,500 ft above the Little Colorado River, Nik faced the challenges of wind gusts measured at 48 miles per hour, optical illusions of the canyon walls, and a dusty and precariously moving cable. Viewers listened breathlessly as Nik described the intense conditions he faced to Terry, his father and safety coordinator, and his Uncle Mike, his lead engineer, and also as he thanked God and prayed for peace in the midst of adversity as he traveled the distance of 1,300 hundred feet across. After nearly 23 minutes on the cable and realizing the end was in sight, he began to thank those that had made the walk possible, before kneeling to the cable, saluting his fans, and sprinting in the final distance to the waiting arms of family and friends. Through television and other media outlets, the event reached an audience of 23 million in the U.S. along, and millions more worldwide, setting viewing and social media records in the process. Revealing only days later the added adversity of battling and being treated for a severe cold the day of the event, Nik once again exhibited his motto, Never Give Up, and continued in his mission to inspire those around the world to pursue their dreams.
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In this episode, we talk to Brian Ursu, CFP (President at Intentional Wealth Advisors) as we discuss financial planning for the future, how his daughter sparked the idea for his new book, and we even talk a little soccer.
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Having worked nearly 30 years in the financial industry, actively listening to his clients, Brian has a clear idea of their concerns: enough money for a comfortable retirement, the ability to help their children through school and their parents through life, manageable taxes, and financial stability and confidence. Twelve years ago, this knowledge, coupled with his integrity, compelled Brian to open his own, small-by-design wealth management firm where he could freely choose and design investment strategies that best address his clients’ individual needs and risk tolerance. An avid reader and passionate about his work, Brian strives to stay well-educated and current in what the financial industry is doing, using his experience, skills, and advanced financial planning software to help individuals, their families, and their closely-held businesses.
Brian uses asset allocation (that is, the process of dividing a portfolio among major asset categories such as bonds, stocks or cash) and rebalancing to keep portfolios diversified and to minimize loss. (See “Our Mission.”) His goal is to provide clients with some of the best professional and personal service they have experienced in this industry as he works with them toward building and preserving their wealth and financial confidence.
He has earned several titles acknowledging his accomplishments:
- President, Economic Club of Traverse City, MI
- Certified Financial Planner, since 1994
- Registered Principal, Securites licensed in MI, IL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, NY, OH, TX, WA, WI
- SmartVestor pro in the (Dave) Ramsey Solutions directory
- True Wealth Planning, Certified Advisor
- Life and Variable Contracts, licensed in MI
- PEAK Practice of the Year 2009 (based on client services and business growth)
- LPL Financial Patriot Club (Top 5% of LPL Advisors, based on revenue)
Brian, his wife, and two of their five children live in an intentional community in Leelanau County. (The older ones are in college or beyond, with two living much too far away on the west coast.) As much as possible, they enjoy reading, outdoor activities, and get-aways to Mackinac Island. Brian’s personal goal is to live with intention, to enjoy a long, healthy, meaningful life while helping others do the same.
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In this episode, we talk to Taylor Shupe (Founder & CEO of FutureStitch) as we discuss his origin story, doing business overseas, and his partnership with Rob Drydek.
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Taylor Shupe being a serial entrepreneur has founded numerous successful start-ups. In 2009, Shupe co-founded Stance Inc., a premium sock and apparel brand, and served as its Chief Product Officer for the better part of a decade. He has over 13-years of general manufacturing experience and has authored extensive intellectual property in both material development and knitting execution. In 2018 Taylor co-founded FutureStitch Inc., a knitting facility that challenges the exploitation of factory workers in the fashion industry. FutureStitch possesses world-class kitting capabilities and is disrupting archaic and damaging apparel manufacturing practices through sustainability initiatives, new workforce management techniques, and just-in-time manufacturing processes.
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In this the first half of the show we talk to Amber Hayes (Co-founder & CEO of Second Keys) as we discuss her winning her pitch competition, what's next for her company, and why its best for investments in Memphis come from Memphians.
Later we talk to the team at Arms Cyber as we discuss them winning the student pitch competition, how Vanderbilt has played a role in their success, and why it was important to appoint a new CEO.
This episode is presented by LaunchTN. Be sure to register for next year's festival here.
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In this episode we talk to Uri Adoni (Venture Capitalist & Author) as we discuss his new book, the startup culture in Israel and more.
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After spending 20 years in high-tech and over 12 years of being a partner at Jerusalem Venture Partners Media Labs, I decided to write the book The Unstoppable Startup; Mastering Israel’s Secret Rules of Chutzpah. I wanted to share the secrets to Israel’s incredible track record of success in this new guide that will help make any startup unstoppable.
More than half of all startups fail—often during the crucial early stages of development when they need to prove their viability on a limited budget. But when it comes to startup success, one country stands out: Israel. Even though it is a relatively small country with a population of just over 9 million inhabitants, Israel has one of the highest concentrations of startups in the world, has the highest venture capital per capita, is one of the top countries in terms of number of companies listed on NASDAQ, and is well recognized as a global leader in research and development.
In The Unstoppable Startup, I go behind the scenes to explain the principles and practices that can make any startup, anywhere in the world, an unstoppable one.
Packed with insider accounts from leaders who have achieved tremendous success utilizing the strategies and insights outlined in these pages, The Unstoppable Startup distills Israeli chutzpah into six operational rules that will help you to:
• Build an unstoppable team;
• Foresee the future and innovate to meet its demands;
• Manage your funding and partnerships through all phases of growth;
• Dominate the market category you are after or create a new one;
• Build and manage an early-stage investment vehicle; and
• Build and grow a healthy high-tech ecosystem.
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In this episode, we talk to Gil Beverly (Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer of the Tennessee Titans) about his time at ESPN, how he engages fans of the Titans, and what he thinks what the turning point was in his career.
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Gil Beverly enters his second season with the Titans and his first as Senior Vice President/Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer. He joined the team in 2019 as team's Vice President of Brand, Marketing & Communications. In this new role, he will direct Ticketing, Marketing, Corporate Partnerships, Digital Communications and Community Impact.
In his first season with the Titans, Beverly challenged and guided departments to find new and innovative ways to engage with fans. Highlights on the marketing side included a joint venture with Lipscomb University on the development and launching of the cartoon character "Titans Man," a series of Pop Up Shop parties to introduce new merchandise to a younger demographic and "Titans Art Rush," an art show that featured Titans-centric photos and artwork. On the ticketing side, the team introduced a digital season ticket for new fans, the "Fireball Fast Pass," and a season ticket member reward program, "The 22nd Element." The digital content team debuted several new content series, including a three-part series on Marcus Mariota that originated from Hawaii. The team's community relations outreach was also a focal point and rose to new heights in response to the tornadoes that swept through middle Tennessee in March 2020, and in July 2019, hosting a community engagement panel with players and local agencies addressing issues in the Nashville community with $450,000 distributed in grants.
Before joining the Titans, Beverly worked as Vice President, Partnership Solutions for Learfield IMG-College. In this role he oversaw the development of marketing & sponsorship programs across over 200 collegiate athletics departments and other related sports properties. In doing so, he helped to create and drive partnerships with a range of Fortune 500 companies including Allstate, Nissan and State Farm, among others.
Prior to his experience at Learfield, Beverly served as Vice President College Sports Marketing for ESPN. In doing so, he was involved in development of sponsorship architecture and promotional strategy around various media properties including the College Football Playoff, SEC Network, College GameDay and Tournament Challenge, among others.
A native of Evanston, Ill., Beverly graduated from the undergraduate division of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He then went on to secure his MBA from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon.
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In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Chow (Co-Founder of Nurture Life) as we talk about her company, how she fosters a great company culture, and why it's important for her sons to see her build her company.
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Jennifer is a lifelong foodie and mother of two little boys whose passion for helping families through childhood nutrition led her to start Nurture Life. As she works towards setting a new standard for the kids food industry, Jennifer focuses on new product development and innovation, customer experience and strategy. Prior to Nurture Life, Jennifer spent 17 years in marketing and product development in the technology industry, most recently as vice president of marketing at a high-growth, cloud platform startup. She previously ran marketing at a media software company and cleantech company. Jennifer holds a B.S. in Economics and MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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In this episode, we talk to Ben Proudfoot (Award-Winning Filmmaker & Founder of Breakwater Studios)as we discuss what it takes to tell a great story, his time at USC Film school, and more.
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Award-winning director and 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Ben Proudfoot is the founder and creative force behind Breakwater Studios.
Once a world champion in sleight-of-hand magic, Ben now brings that spirit of wonder to filmmaking, directing or producing more than forty original short films a year, many in partnership with brands like The New York Times, Charles Schwab & Co., Annapurna Pictures and Unity Technologies. The Nova Scotia native drives Breakwater’s humanist storytelling across documentary, narrative, and branded mediums.
Proudfoot’s latest series, Almost Famous, was released with The New York Times to widespread acclaim. The series profiles figures adjacent to history.
Whether he’s crafting the latest Breakwater Original or directing an international branded documentary series, Proudfoot leads a diverse team of dedicated artists, craftspeople, technologists, and business people across a variety of pre-, post-, and physical production spectrums at the studio and around the globe, very much in the model of the original studio system. Proudfoot is highly sought-after for telling emotionally-moving and easily shareable stories in a short-form documentary style that combines the best of premium Hollywood filmmaking. In 2018, Proudfoot partnered with Gigi Pritzker and Clint Kisker’s MWM to make Breakwater Studios one of the first venture-backed branded content studios.
A pioneer in the brand filmmaking space, Ben and Breakwater also lead a wave of filmmakers reinventing the advertising industry. Breakwater produces bespoke branded content for individual, governmental, and corporate clients, including Charles Schwab & Co., LA Phil, Unity Technology, Kelly Services, and Annapurna Pictures.
In addition to a long list of awards and distinctions, festival successes, and placement on television shows, such as Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, Breakwater won an Emmy for the PBS documentary Montage: Great Film Composers and the Piano. In 2019, Proudfoot’s short documentary series, Almost Famous, including the films The King of Fish and Chips, Kim I Am, The Other Fab Four & The Lost Astronaut, were New York Times Op-Docs. His original film, That’s My Jazz, had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, and his branded film, The Youngest Captain, won a 2019 Webby Award. His work has also received seven coveted Vimeo Staff Picks for films That’s My Jazz, ink&paper, The Ox, Turns, Why This Road: Dan Portelance, Kunstglaser, and Still Here, made with Annapurna Pictures. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Grace and dog, Dumpling.
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In this episode, we talk to Mikaila Ulmer (Founder & CEO of Me and The Bees Lemonade) as we discuss her business, her new book, and what she learned from President Obama.
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Let our founder, Mikaila, explain the origin of Me & the Bees Lemonade:
When I was just four, I got stung by a bee and then got stung again less than a week later! Naturally, I didn't enjoy the bee stings at all and I became scared of bees. But then after doing some research about them, I became fascinated and learned all about what they do for me and our ecosystem.
Around that same time, my family encouraged me to make a product for a couple of children's business competitions - the Acton Children’s Business Fair and Austin Lemonade Day. So I put on my thinking cap. I thought about some ideas. While I was thinking, my Great Granny Helen, who lived in Cameron, South Carolina, sent my family a 1940s cookbook, which included her special recipe for flaxseed lemonade.
So then I thought, what if I make something that helps honeybees and uses my Great Granny Helen's lemonade recipe? I decided to give her beloved lemonade a new twist by adding honey from bees, instead of only sugar. That's how Be Sweet Lemonade was born! However, we had to change the name due to a copyright issue so we decided to call it Me & the Bees Lemonade because we give a percentage of sales to help save the bees. We are now celebrating more than 10 years in “buzzness!”
Mikaila started her lemonade at youth entrepreneurial events and at her lemonade stand out in front of her home, donating a percentage of the profits to local and international organizations fighting hard to save the honeybees. That is why she touts: “Buy a Bottle…Save a Bee.”
Now at age 15, her little idea from more than 10 years ago continues to grow and grow...by more than 500 percent since the company’s humble Austin, Texas-based beginnings. Today, the award-winning, ready-to-drink Me & the Bees Lemonades in five refreshing flavors is buzzing off the shelves of Whole Foods Market, The Fresh Market, World Market, H-E-B stores across Texas and Kroger stores in Houston. It is also available at a growing number of restaurants, food trailers and natural food delivery companies.
When not traveling for speaking events to share her stories of being a social entrepreneur, leading workshops on how to save the bees, or participating in social entrepreneurship panels, you can find Mikaila coming up with ideas to help the Healthy Hive Foundation, a nonprofit to further help the mission of saving the pollinators.
And of course, she’s working hard as a high school student, loving Spanish, science and rock climbing classes. Find Mikaila on Facebook and Instagram pages where followers can ‘like’ interesting facts about bees, honey and Me & the Bees Lemonade.
Mikaila’s first book, Bee Fearless, Dream Like a Kid, launches in August 2020. Published by Penguin Random House, it is about her adventures in being a social entrepreneur and heading up a purpose-based brand aimed at offering premium, all-natural lemonades in a way that helps save the bees.
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In this episode, we talk to Pastor Chad Veach (Lead Pastor & Founder of Zoe Church) as we discuss his new book, how he has transitioned during COVID, and his shoe game.
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While we remain on high alert through the Summer and Coronavirus fatigue firmly sets in, we are bringing you one of the most frequently sought-out voices in times of crisis — globally-renowned faith figure, bestselling author and pastor of LA’s fastest-growing young adult church (first held services in LA at nightclub 1 Oak!), Chad Veach. Timely, as he redefines what modern leadership actually is at work, with friends, and at home. He boldly challenges the archaic prototype that you must be authoritarian, feared above respected, work-obsessed. (I saw a recent study that showed Americans are working more during quarantine, extended hours at home, despite the absence of long commutes, meetings and social events.)
With a forward by the world’s defacto business authority, John Maxwell, and rave endorsements from moguls Ed Bastian/ Delta Airlines CEO, Kourtney Kardashian, DeVon Franklin, and more, the book outlines unique practices seldom touted by the world’s most successful— i.e. Literally scheduling in time to be unproductive, essential self-efficacy beliefs to counter negative spirals (especially in isolation), etc. Whether the team you lead is you and your spouse/ family, or virtual team of thousands— it explicitly starts with you.
With a disarming prominence across Hollywood (Justin & Hailey Bieber, Chris & Katherine Pratt, the Kardashians, Rickie Fowler, Tim Tebow, etc.), Chad’s family first became the focal point of a tattoo craze when stars like Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, got “G” tattoos for Chad’s oldest daughter, Georgia, who suffers from a rare life-threatening brain disease. The most poignant detail here is that Chad maintains an unshakeable faith and hope for a future full of promise, which we could really use a dose of right now.
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In this episode, we talk to Shasta Nelson(Friendship Expert & Author) as we discuss her latest book, that time she partnered Facebook and more.
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Shasta Nelson is a keynote speaker, author, and leading expert on friendship and healthy relationships at work. Filled with scientific data, real-world research, and fascinating case studies, Shasta’s programs reveal how healthy relationships at work directly impact employee engagement, team culture, sales, recruiting, and retention. She also teaches strategies for the healthiest friendships, contributing to individual happiness and well-being.
Frequently featured in the media as a popular resource on healthy relationships and the increasing epidemic of loneliness, Shasta has been interviewed live on several television shows including Katie Couric’s Katie, Fox Business, The Early Show, The Today Show, and The Steve Harvey Show. She has also been featured in countless national magazines like Good Housekeeping, Real Simple, and Health; and interviewed for prominent newspapers like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times.
Shasta was selected by Facebook to be their media spokesperson and friendship expert for Friends Day 2018.
Shasta’s third book The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time will be published by HarperCollins Leadership in the summer of 2020.
Her Three Relationship Requirements have been featured in her popular TEDx talk and are widely praised for helping break down relationships in ways everyone understands.
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In this episode, we talk to Gary Hamel (Business Influencer & London Business School Professor) as we discuss his new book, growing up in Michigan, and what newly minted MBA graduates should do on their first days on the job.
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Gary Hamel is a longtime faculty member of the London Business School. He has authored 20 articles for the Harvard Business Review and published five books including The Future of Management, which was named Amazon’s business book of the year. The Wall Street Journal ranked Hamel as the world’s most influential business thinker, while the Financial Times labeled him a “management innovator without peer.” As a consultant, Hamel has helped dozens of the world’s most respected companies increase their capacity for innovation and strategic renewal. He is a regular speaker at the world’s most prestigious conferences and events, and a fellow of the Strategic Management Society. Together with Michele Zanini, Hamel is co-founder of the Management Lab, an organization that builds technology and tools to support breakthrough management innovation. Hamel lives in Northern California.
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In this episode, we talk to Kathryn Petralia (Co-Founder & COO of Kabbage) about the new product they are offering a Kabbage, her changing thoughts on working from home, and more.
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Kathryn is the President and co-founder of Kabbage Inc. She has spent the past 20 years working with startups and established companies focused on credit, payments, technology and ecommerce. Kathryn co-founded Kabbage in 2009, and Kabbage has since provided more than $5 billion to SMBs through a fully-automated platform that allows customers to apply in minutes. Kabbage also partners with global financial institutions to provide that same experience worldwide. Kabbage has been recognized for its technology and innovation with awards from CNBC, Inc., Forbes and Fast Company and was named one of Glassdoor’s 2017 Best Places to Work for companies with fewer than 1,000 employees. Prior to Kabbage, Kathryn was with Revolution Money, an Internet-based credit card, where she was Vice President of Strategy. Before Revolution, Kathryn was a corporate development executive with CompuCredit Corporation. She spent the early dotcom years with several Internet startups. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Furman University. She was on the 2017 Forbes list of Power Women. Kathryn joined CARE’s Board of Directors in 2018.
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In our conversation with Juan Riboldi(Principal and President of Ascent Advisor) talks about the controversy with Ellen DeGeneres tv show, the rebranding of the Washington Football Team, and Amazon possibly taking over J.C. Penney.
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Juan Riboldi (www.ascent-advisor.com) is an international business advisor and principal and president of Ascent Advisor, a management consulting firm. He is the author of the upcoming book, Strategic Transformation: How to Deliver What Matters Most. For over 20 years, Riboldi has been advising leaders at the highest levels of business, education and government on strategy, organization, and execution. His clients include Fortune 50 corporations as well as fast-growing private enterprises. He successfully launched and led three consulting firms, and completed post-graduate studies at Harvard Business School and Wharton School of Business.
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In a continuation of episode 200, we talk to Kenda Lawson (Co-Founder & CEO of OWLS, LLC & executive producer of The Startup Life) comparing yourself to others, why very successful people do not understand the concept of "enough", and more.
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In this 200th episode of the show, we talk to Kenda Lawson (Co-Founder & CEO of OWLS, LLC & executive producer of The Startup Life) about the journey up until this point, what's up next for the show, and why slow and steady ultimately wins the race. You even get a peek into our home life during our new normal.
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In this episode, we talk to Brad Feld (Early Stage Investor & Entrepreneur) & Ian Hathaway (Early Stage Advisor & Mentor) about their latest books, why investors are more than a blank check, and so much more.
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Purchase Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City 2nd Edition More On Brad Brad has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars.
Brad is a writer and speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. He’s written a number of books as part of the Startup Revolution series and writes the blogs Feld Thoughts and Venture Deals.
Brad holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Management Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Brad is also an art collector and long-distance runner. He has completed 25 marathons as part of his mission to finish a marathon in each of the 50 states.
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I serve founders as an early-stage advisor, mentor, and investor; build products and services in areas ranging from digital media to ecosystems; advise companies, non-profits, and governments on strategy, analytics, innovation, and public policy; research and write about entrepreneurship and venture capital, and help organizations solve complex problems and tell compelling stories through data.
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In this episode, we talk to Marci Harris (Founder & CEO of PopVox) as we discuss the rise of entrepreneurship in Tennessee, why she started PopVox, her involvement with LaunchTN and the upcoming 36|86 festival and more.
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Marci is passionate about the responsible use of technology to benefit humanity. She developed the concept for POPVOX while working as a Congressional staffer on the team drafting the Affordable Care Act. She serves on the boards of the People-Centered Internet and LaunchTN, was named a “Top 100 Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company (2012), and has been a fellow with the Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democracy (2016), New America California (2017), and is an affiliated scholar with the CITRIS Policy Lab at UC Berkeley. She holds a B.A. from Franklin University Lugano, Switzerland, a J.D. from the University of Memphis and an LL.M. from the American University Washington College of Law.
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In this episode, we talk to Chiquita Willis (Founder & CEO of KandiSparklez CraftWorld) as we talk about her background, what powers her success, and more.
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In this episode, we talk to Alexi Alizadeh(Founder of Adviise) as we discuss her healthcare journey that led to the formation of her company, why Adviise is advantageous to patients and providers, and more.
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In this episode, we talk to Simone Santana (Founder of Akami, LLC) as we discuss how to get your business to survive during COVID, what a gratitude journal is, and more.
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As CEO of a consulting firm, Simone the Mastermind specializes in strategic intelligence and planning, business transformation, and collaborative culture. Her executive track record has produced exceptional bottom-line results in various business types, from small businesses to multi-million dollar franchises.
I am Simone the Mastermind. I am a mom of two, author, speaker, and full-time entrepreneur as of 2014. I am a business strategist that assists entrepreneurs with scaling their businesses by developing strategies that aid in minimizing workloads and maximizing revenue.
With over ten years of experience in business strategy, administration, and leadership, I have the expertise needed to level up your business and remind you of your confident and motivated self.
Here at my consulting firm, Akamai Enterprise, I cater to the needs of business owners to guide them on overcoming organizational challenges, exceeding goals, and skyrocketing sales.
Not only do I understand your pain points and your desires, but I also assist you intending to both so you can do what you love when you want, while your bank account is going cha-ching in the process.
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In this episode, we talk to Bob Fisch (Founder & Former CEO of rue21) as we discuss how he led rue21 to 11 profitable years in a row, why he is a millennial baby boomer, and his latest book "Fisch Tales: The Making Of A Millennial Baby Boomer".
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On his first day of work out of college, Bob Fisch was one of 100 new hires who heard the CEO of Abraham & Straus (A&S) New York identify ambitious milestones in career advancement. The new employees were told that only one of them would have what it takes to attain each of the milestones.
That employee turned out to be Bob Fisch. A mere dozen or so years later, true to the CEO’s prediction, Bob was the one who rose to the rank of president—at Casual Corner, a division of U.S. Shoe. While learning his trade at A&S, Bob had the good fortune to work alongside future retail legends like Mickey Drexler (The Gap, J. Crew) and Michael Jeffries (Abercrombie & Fitch).
Bob himself is recognized as a pioneering merchant for his bold and successful innovations in value-priced, fast-fashion retailing, notably at rue21. He took the company from bankruptcy to a fast-track winning streak that included a hot-stock IPO, building a national network of 1,200 stores, and a billion-dollar-plus valuation.
Prestigious retail magazine Chain Store Age named Bob one of “10 CEOs to Watch in 2010.” The criteria for making the very short list wrote the magazine, was “the influence they wield in their respective categories—and because they are willing to shake things up a bit.”
That describes Bob perfectly in his role as a disruptor who always is searching for better ways to inspire people and to ignite excitement in his stores, among customers and staff.
His latest foray into disruption has been in the form of what Bob calls “generation splicing.” It sounds technical, but more than anything it’s about reframing your outlook on life and opening yourself up to finding wisdom from unexpected sources. A self-described Baby Boomer Millennial, Bob Fisch’s life has been uplifted by his dedication to mutual mentorship with Millennials. He teaches them business, and they teach him life.
More than that, he wants everyone to know, regardless of age, that their best is yet to come. With a “whatever it takes” attitude and an excitement to help others reach their fullest potential, Bob’s wisdom, knowledge, experience, and practical methodologies have the power to transform lives and put people on trajectories that they could have only imagined.
Bob’s keen awareness of the human condition laid the groundwork for what would become his book, FISCH TALES. Focused on concepts like “Mutual Mentoring” and inspiring mantras like “We Will Win Together” Bob has fostered a cross-generational understanding among his friends and colleagues that is unprecedented, and now he’s determined to take his message global.
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In this episode, we talk to Daniel Scrivner (Former Head Of Design at Square & CEO of Flow) as we discuss how to think about your pricing, the story of how he came to Flow, and the differences between business cultures between the United States and Japan.
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Daniel Scrivner is the CEO of Flow. Previously he was the Head of Design at Digit and Square. He's worked for some of the most respected brands in the world including Apple, Nike, Disney, and Target.
Daniel advises world-class teams at companies like LendingHome, Empower, TrustToken, Designer Fund, and Notation Capital. He’s an early-stage investor in businesses like Superhuman, MixMax, Notion, Good Eggs, Burrow, Madison Reed, Stance, Almanac Brewing, and many more. And he's been invited to speak at some of the world's most prestigious organizations including Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z), General Assembly, Techstars, Designer Fund, and 500 Startups.
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D&AD Black Pencil (Apple.com in 2010)
Best Apps of 2016 (Won First Place in 'Most Innovative' for Digit)
2017 Google Play Awards (Nominated in 'Standout Startups' for Digit)
Advisor to some of the world's best companies (LendingHome, Empower, TrustToken, and more)
Mentor to Designer Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, and Techstars companies
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In this episode, we talk to Kathy Caprino (Leadership Coach & Author Of "The Most Powerful You") as we discuss her origin story, her new book, and so much more.
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Kathy Caprino, M.A. is an internationally-recognized career and executive coach, writer, speaker and leadership trainer dedicated to the advancement of women in business. A "Finding Brave" expert," she helps women build careers of significance and reach their highest potential. Kathy is a former corporate VP and trained coach and marriage and family therapist, a Senior Forbes contributor and offers career consulting, executive, leadership and communications coaching and training, as well as keynotes and workshops. Her Amazing Career Project™ course teaches the 16 essential steps to career transformation, and the Amazing Career Certification trains coaches to help women "dig deep, discover their true work, and illuminate the world with it. "
Founder/President of Kathy Caprino, LLC -- a premier career and leadership coaching and consulting firm -- and the founder of the Finding Brave™ podcast, Kathy is a sought-after speaker and trusted voice on LinkedIn and Thrive Global. She's a top media source on career success and leadership and has appeared in hundreds of leading publications (including Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Business Week, Forbes, Oprah Magazine, SELF, etc.) and on national TV and radio.
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Kathy's book Breakdown Breakthrough explores the top 12 hidden crises working women face today, and her new book, The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths To Career Bliss, is due July 2020 from HarperCollins Leadership and Murdoch Books.
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This episode was recorded on April 21, 2020
Rob Chesnut has transitioned out of the role of Chief Ethics Offier of Airbnb since this recording.
In this episode, we talk to Robert Chesnut (Former Chief Ethics Officer of Airbnb)as we discuss his early days at eBay, how he drives integrity into the culture of a company, and we dive deep into his book "Intentional Integrity".
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Rob has spent a 35-year legal career exploring and helping to enforce rules that we all live by. Most recently, Rob spent 4 years as Airbnb's General Counsel and Chief Integrity Officer, helping Airbnb navigate a complex regulatory framework across as it grew into one of the world's leading hospitality companies. Today, Airbnb offers over 7 million accommodations and 40,000 handcrafted activities, all powered by local hosts. With more than half a billion guest arrivals to date, and accessible in 62 languages across 220+ countries and regions, Airbnb promotes people-to-people connection, community and trust around the world.
While at Airbnb, Rob developed the company's unique ethics program, "Integrity Belongs Here," that promotes an environment of ethics and compliance within the company.
Prior to Airbnb, Rob helped transform Chegg, Inc., from an offline textbook rental company into a multi-service digital learning platform. As general counsel, he helped take the company public in 2013.
Prior to Chegg, Rob spent 10 years working for the global online marketplace eBay. He joined the company in 1999 as the company's third lawyer and was promoted to run the company's
North American legal division in 2001. He joined eBay's senior executive leadership team in 2004 as the founder of the company's Trust and Safety Department, where he was responsible for creating and overseeing all site rules and policies for the eBay global community of over 150 million users. Rob and his team of nearly 2000 employees built and operated eBay's fraud detection and prevention infrastructure, the first such system for an Internet person to person ecommerce site. Rob was eBay's spokesperson for site policies and fraud, and he was interviewed in over 200 television, newspaper, radio, and magazine stories around the world, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, for his pioneering role in combating Internet fraud.
Rob's legal career began in the U.S. Justice Department, where he worked for nearly 14 years
with the U.S. Justice Department, including 10 years as an Assistant United States Attorney in Northern Virginia. As a federal prosecutor, Rob ran the Major Crimes unit for the district and prosecuted a wide variety of cases, including bank robberies, kidnappings, murder, and drug trafficking organizations. He handled the prosecution of CIA, FBI and other employees of the intelligence community for espionage, including CIA employees Aldrich Ames and Harold Nicholson. He is a recipient of the Justice Department's John Marshall award for litigation, and the CIA's Outstanding Service Medallion.
Rob is a graduate of Harvard Law School and the University of Virginia. He lives in San Francisco, CA with his wife Jillian. He has two children, Bianca and Cliff.
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In this episode, we talk to Jill Soley (Marketing Leader & Award-winning Author) about the rise of influencer marketing, if Mike Trout could use a personal brand coach, and her latest book "Beyond Product"
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She been launching and growing innovative cloud-based software products at startups and large companies for the past 16 years. Some of those products, like Adobe Creative Cloud, have spurred new growth for mature businesses and others have had lesser fates. She learned many lessons the hard way and seen a lot of the same mistakes made over and over and over again by super-smart product and technology leaders. Why? It is impossible to know everything and it is easy to get caught up in what you do know. She authoredBeyond Productto help entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls and build their ideas into successful businesses.
Currently, She is the VP Product at Issuu (Issuu.com) working to help marketers and other creators share their stories and reach their audiences. She previously led Product Management and Product Marketing at Cloverpop, a venture-backed technology startup that helps companies drive business outcomes through improving their decision practices. She also ran Freshworks marketing through a period of rapid growth, expansion upmarket, and development of its US presence and she launched Adobe’s Creative Cloud, which transformed their mature shrink-wrap software to a growth service and subscription business.
Her career began in documentary film and educational multimedia, learning how to educate through stories and elicit others’ stories - critical to marketing and product success. She has a BS and MBA from MIT and am Mom to my two favorite boys on this planet.
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In this episode, David Wachs (Founder & CEO of Handwrytten) as we discuss how he used unemployment to start a company, how he has shifted his company during the pandemic, and he shares how he is spending time with his family.
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A serial entrepreneur, David's latest venture, Handwrytten, is bringing back the lost art of letter writing through scalable, robot-based solutions that write your notes in pen. Developed as a platform, Handwrytten lets you send notes from your CRM system, such as Salesforce, the web site, apps, or through custom integration. Used by major meal boxes, eCommerce giants, nonprofits and professionals, Handwrytten is changing the way brands and people connect.
Prior to his current initiatives, David founded Cellit, a mobile marketing platform and mobile agency. Under David’s leadership, Cellit became a leading player in the mobile marketing space and invented the concept of mobile customer relationship management (Mobile CRM). Cellit developed one of the most robust and widely-used mobile marketing platforms in the world, delivering millions of SMS and MMS messages to consumers on a daily basis. With a marquee client roster including Abercrombie and Fitch, Toys R Us, Sam's Club, Chicago Tribune, For Rent Media Solutions, Pizza Hut and more, Cellit was recognized as one of the top 500 fastest growing companies in America, as #262 on the Inc. 500 in 2010, delivered many award-winning mobile campaigns, and built one of the best teams in the mobile industry. Cellit was sold to HelloWord (f/k/a ePrize) in January of 2012.
David is also a frequent speaker on mobile technology and has presented for the Direct Marketing Association, South By Southwest, Advertising Research Foundation, and the National Restaurant Association. David has been interviewed by FOX News, Direct Marketing News, Crain’s Chicago Business, the American Express OPEN network, AMA's Marketing News, Bloomberg Radio, and “Tech Talk with Craig Peterson” and has been quoted in numerous articles, including The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, Variety, Startup Nation and US Banker Magazine.
David writes for Inc. Magazine with his column “Stepping Away from the Day to Day”.
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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Kourosh Maddahi (Celebrity Dentist & Author)as we discuss how he was able to get his celebrity clients, what he wishes was taught in medical school, and how our microbiome might be the best defense against the coronavirus.
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Award-winning Beverly Hills dentist Dr. Kourosh Maddahi has been one of Beverly Hills premier cosmetic specialists for over three decades. During that time he has developed his practice to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience for people looking to transform their smiles.
After graduating with honors from UCLA in 1983, Dr. Maddahi completed his dental degree at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 1987 and opened his Beverly Hills dental office later that same year.
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In this episode, talk to Martin Vares (Co-Founder & CEO of Fractory) as we discuss his company, the world as it evolves with automation, and more.
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In this episode, we talk to Mike Radnia (Co-Founder of Besa Mi Vino) as we discuss his company, its social impact, what its like starting a company with his brother.
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In this episode, we talk to Kyle Bailey (Founder & CEO of NuVinAir Global) about his journey and his new product to combat COVID-19 and also which BBQ he prefers, Texas or Tennessee.
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In this episode, we talk to Rana Shanawani (Executive Director Of The Women's Center For Entrepreneurship) about the PPP Loan and the Women's Center For Entrepreneurship.
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In this episode, we talk to Erin Joy (Founder Of Black Dress Circle)as we discuss her book "The Anatomy Of Accomplishment" , how she works with her clients, and the great finds she gets from thrift shopping.
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A third-generation female entrepreneur, Erin Joy understands the rewards and challenges of starting a company and fueling its success. She has made it her life’s mission to provide business owners with the resources, services, and support they need to be successful in business and life.
After 15 years spent selling and consulting in the real estate industry, in 2011 Erin shifted her focus to business consulting and executive coaching services. In response to market need, she also introduced Black Dress Circles® . These monthly, peer-driven roundtables offer support, guidance, and insights specifically for women business owners. In addition to one-on-one consulting and roundtable facilitation, Erin also shares her significant knowledge and insights on a variety of business topics through other channels, including her ongoing series of podcasts, videos, and workshops. Furthermore, she has created several helpful free business resource documents that are available for immediate download. In 2019, she launched BDC University, the educational arm of her company.
Erin is a sought-after speaker and thought leader. She has spoken at the Midwest Women Business Owners’ Conference, the St. Louis Business Journal Women’s Conference, and the Missouri Athletic Club’s Women of Distinction Luncheon, and the American Business Women’s Alliance, National Women’s Leadership Conference. She has been featured in USA Today, St. Louis Business Journal, Entrepreneur Quarterly, St. Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis Magazine, The Women’s Journal, Sophisticated Living, Great Day St. Louis, St. Louis FOX2, KTRS 550am, and Biz Women Rock Podcast, to name a few. For three consecutive years, she produced the national award-winning Midwest Women Business Owners’ (MWBO) Conference and is currently the administrator of a thriving MWBO Group on Facebook. Her success in this arena caught the attention of national event producers and she was asked to serve on the advisory board for the inaugural Women Future Conference in New York City in 2019, where she will also be moderating a panel.
Erin’s business, Black Dress Circle (formerly known as Black Dress Partners), has been recognized several years in a row as a top consulting firm in the St. Louis area. Erin was designated one of the top 100 St. Louisans to know in 2016 and 2019. She was also honored with the international Enterprising Women of the Year Champion Award in 2019 and recognized as one of the Best Companies of 2019 in the Business Services Category by the Women World Awards®. Erin received her bachelor’s degree in marketing from University of Missouri-Columbia and her Master of Arts in human resources management from Washington University in St. Louis. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in business psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology to further enhance her ability to offer actionable, insightful advice to help people and businesses thrive.
Want to connect with Erin? Email her at erin.joy@blackdresscircle.com
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In this episode, we talk to Bryan Barringer(Director of Entrepreneurship + Innovation at Christian Brothers University) how a new technology from his youth sparked his entrepreneurial journey, his role at CBU, and so much more.
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Bryan is a serial entrepreneur with nine startups, six financed with three successful exits. His experience spans three decades in both self-run and founded businesses as well as employment with major corporations. This provides him with a unique set of skills with the history and perspectives from all facets of the business, large and small.
With expertise in consumer products, technology, retail, transportation, operations and several other industry verticals, Bryan has a proven track record of successful protect and grow strategies.
Bryan's breadth of experience in entrepreneurial consultation and leadership covering innovation, ideation, problem-solving, team forming and motivation, business development and product management. With a proven history in delivering user-centric designed products with focused skills in mobility, UX/UI architecture and design, business development, user adoption, customer acquisition and overall product envisioning, strategy, development and management. All with over a decade of Agile/Scrum/Lean project management.
An experienced team leader that can engage teams, envision, create, deploy and evolve omni-channel solutions that can be brought to market with tangible returns on investment.
Books to live by: Crack the Funding Code, The Lean Startup, The Startup Way, Venture Deals, Business Model Generation, Value Propositions Design, Do More Faster, Traction, I Will Eat This Cricket for a Cricket Badge...
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In this episode, we talk to Mike Goldman (Business Growth Consultant & Author of "Breakthrough Leadership Team") as we discuss his book, having hard conversations, and what he has learned from his son.
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Mike Goldman is the best-selling author of Performance Breakthrough and Breakthrough Leadership Team. He is also a nationally recognized speaker and leadership team coach. He founded Performance Breakthrough in 2007 to help mid-sized companies achieve dramatic business growth by working with leadership teams to ensure they have the right people, strategies and execution habits for growth. Mike has over 30 years of experience consulting and coaching companies from the local entrepreneur to the Fortune 500. Throughout his career, he helped companies like Verizon, Disney, Polo Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Dillard’s, Liz Claiborne and Levi Strauss.
Mike’s clients value his vast experience and pragmatic approach. His dedication to serving his clients is always executed with incredible passion and energy. His no-nonsense, practical style enables individuals and teams to uncover opportunities and achieve revolutionary results with laser focus. Mike is a life-long learner. In fact, he often tells his clients that he if he’s gone ninety minutes without recommending a book, they should dial 911 because he might be having a stroke.
Mike has the following coaching certifications and affiliations:
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In this episode, and later in the show, we talk to Marc Morial(President & CEO of The National Urban League and Author of "The Gumbo Coalition") as we discuss his book, what it means to police with compassion and his interactions with President Obama. Timestamp 30:07
First, we talk to Dr. Bobby Parmar (Award-Winning Professor at the University Of Virginia) as we discuss his new book "The Power Of And" and also his film, to which he produces and is featured in, "Fishing With Dynamite".
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As a Lawyer, Morial won the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Pro Bono Publico Award for his legal service to the poor and disadvantaged. He was also one of the youngest lawyers, at age 26, to argue and win a major case before the Louisiana Supreme Court.
As a Professor, Morial served on the adjunct faculty of Xavier University in Louisiana, where he taught Constitutional Law, and Business Law.
As a Louisiana State Senator, Morial was named Legislative Rookie of the Year, Education Senator of the Year, and Environmental Senator of the Year, while authoring laws on a wide range of important subjects.
As Mayor of New Orleans, Morial was a popular chief executive with a broad multi-racial coalition who led New Orleans’ 1990’s renaissance, and left office with a 70% approval rating. With vigor and creativity he passionately attacked his city’s vast urban problems.
Elected by his peers as President of the bi-partisan U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), he served during the 9/11 Crisis and championed the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federalization of airport security screeners.
As President of the National Urban League since 2003 he has been the primary catalyst for an era of change -- a transformation for the 100 year old civil rights organization.
Under his stewardship the League has had record fundraising success towards a 250MM, five year fundraising goal and he has secured the BBB nonprofit certification, which has established the NUL as a leading national nonprofit.
His creativity has led to initiatives such as the Urban Youth Empowerment Program to assist young adults in securing sustainable jobs, and Entrepreneurship Centers in 5 cities to help the growth of small businesses. Also, Morial created the National Urban League Empowerment Fund, which has pumped almost $200 million into urban impact businesses including minority business through both debt and equity investments.
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Associate Professor Bidhan ("Bobby") Parmar is the Shannon Smith Emerging Scholar in Business Administration. Parmar teaches First Year Ethics, Second Year electives on collaboration, and creative and critical thinking at the Darden School of Business. He was named one of the top 40 business school professors under 40 in the world and has won several teaching and research awards.
Parmar's research interests focus on how managers make sense of uncertainty and collaborate in ways that create value for stakeholders. His work helps executives better handle ambiguity in their decision-making. Parmar's work has been published in Organization Science, Psychological Science, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Experimental Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Organization Studies, Business & Society, and the Journal of Business Ethics. He has co-authored two books on stakeholder theory.
Parmar works with executives in a wide variety of industries and functions on topics related to decision making, stakeholder management, design-thinking, leadership, and collaboration and influence.
Parmar is a fellow at the Olsson Center for Applied Ethics and the Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University. Parmar is the Co-director of the Darden Experiential Leadership Development Lab, where students practice real-world leadership skills in stressful and interpersonally sensitive situations and get developmental feedback and coaching. Parmar lives in Charlottesville with his wife and two daughters.
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In this episode, we talk to Kimberly Sumpter (Entrepreneur & Podcaster) as we discuss her career in radio, her podcasting journey, and how she helps small businesses.
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Kimberly Sumpter had a 17-year career in the radio broadcasting industry starting as an intern at 97.9 the Box in Houston. She became a Promotions Director at KIIZ-FM in Killeen, TX while hosting the rated #1 rated midday show in Central, TX for over 2 years. She jumped from market #141 to market #5 where she worked as an on-air announcer at KRNB-FM 105.7 before becoming a News and Traffic reporter and Assistant Promotions Director at 94.5 KSOUL and 97.9 the Beat in Dallas. Kimberly currently hosts and produces the Sistahs Connect podcast. She’s a Community Business Academy instructor for Rising Tide Capital, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives and communities through entrepreneurship and the owner of the Wax Kandy Candle Co.
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In this episode, we talk to David Cote (Former CEO of Honeywell and Author Of "Winning Now, Winning Later") as we discuss being fired by Jack Welch from GE, Why working hard is not always best, and answers if Bill Belichick could run a Fortune 500 company.
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In this episode, we talk to Danielle Reid (Founder of DR & Associates)as we discuss how she helps her clients, what she is telling them during COVID-19, and so much more.
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In this episode, we talk to Tim Koller (Partner at McKinsey & Company and Lead Author of Valuation) as we discuss the latest edition of his book Valuation, why companies like Chuck E. Cheese are not doing so well and behind the scenes of a Merger or Acquisition.
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I am a partner at McKinsey & Company, based in New York. As the core leader of McKinsey’s Strategy and Corporate Finance practice, I advise and serve clients on topics such as: value creation, corporate strategy, investor relations, dividend/share repurchase policy and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
My passion is helping companies become more long-term oriented in their value creation approach. Consistent with that passion, I have co-authored the books, Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies (the 7th edition will be published in May 2020) and Value: The Four Cornerstones of Corporate Finance.
I founded our firm’s hub for financial and capital markets analysis and valuation, and also founded McKinsey on Finance, our firm’s quarterly corporate finance publication. I frequently lecture on finance topics at business schools including Chicago Booth, Northwestern, Tuck, Columbia, and INSEAD.
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Bonus content from episode 178. Grant shares what he learned from a swimming accident.
In this episode, we talk to Grant Aldrich (Founder & CEO of OnlineDegree.com)as we discuss why his mom's experience as a guidance counselor was important to his business, how he partners with universities, and so much more.
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In this episode, we talk to Grant Aldrich (Founder & CEO of OnlineDegree.com)as we discuss why his mom's experience as a guidance counselor was important to his business, how he partners with universities, and so much more.
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In this episode, we talk to Tim Campos (Co-Founder & CEO of Woven) as we discuss his time at Facebook, why he started a new company, and why calendars are stupid. We also get help from our friend from LITEMemphis, Avani Garde.
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In this episode, we talk to Tim Campos (Co-Founder & CEO of Woven) as we discuss his time at Facebook, why he started a new company, and why calendars are stupid. We also get help from our friend from LITEMemphis, Avani Garde.
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This episode was recorded on August 30, 2019.
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Amy Cathey (Executive Director & Senior Lecturer at The University of Tennessee) as we discuss what we can learn from the chicken sandwich wars, how to convey customer value, and legacy od Pat Summit.
More on Amy
Amy Cathey is Executive Director of Business Development for graduate and executive education in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In this role, she is responsible for the branding, ranking, and recruiting activity of the college’s graduate and executive education programs. As a senior lecturer, Amy teaches marketing in the Executive MBA for Strategic Leadership, Executive MBA for Healthcare Leadership, and the Physician Executive MBA programs. She has served as an advisor for over 70 executive MBA organizational action projects and is the recipient of several outstanding teaching awards.
Amy has previously served as Executive Director of Graduate Business Programs, Executive Director of the Full-Time MBA Program, Director of the Executive MBA Program, and Interim Executive Director for Executive Education Programs. In addition, she has taught undergraduate courses, full-time MBA courses, executive MBA courses, and non-degree executive education programs. She has led and taught in MBA and executive MBA global business seminars on five continents. Prior to joining the college faculty, she was a consultant to companies in the consumer-packaged goods, consumer durables, logistics, manufacturing, financial services, technology, healthcare, business services, non-profit foundation, and higher education industries.
A Knoxville native, Amy received her B.A in Political Science and Economics, MBA in Marketing, and Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Tennessee. She and her husband, Robert, have three daughters. She is an active community volunteer, currently serving as board chair for the East Tennessee Foundation, immediate past chair for Volunteer East Tennessee, vice chair for the Helen Ross McNabb Center, and a trustee for the Webb School of Knoxville.
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Bonus content from episode 175
In this episode, we talk to Peter Yawitz (President of Clear Communication & Author)as we talk about his latest book, his blog, and his message for the class of 2020.
Check out his website and purchase "Flip Flops & Microwaved Fish"
More On Peter
Peter Yawitz is the President of Clear Communication and founder, host, author, and advice columnist at Advice from Someone Else's Dad. He has been a communication coach, consultant, teacher, and facilitator for global companies for 30 years and for 10 years before that, was an eager young employee in fast-paced American workplaces wishing for advice on how to make smart work decisions and fit in. Today, he trains teams all across the world, helping them understand how to communicate, manage upward and sideways in a company, and navigate the personalities, priorities, and peculiarities of their workplaces.
Born and raised in Manhattan, where he still lives, he received an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Peter also won the 2005 Nightlight Award for Outstanding Musical Comedy Performance from the New York City cabaret, jazz, and comedy critics, and the Backstage Magazine Bistro Award for comedy writing.
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In this episode, we talk to Peter Yawitz (President of Clear Communication & Author)as we talk about his latest book, his blog, and his message for the class of 2020.
Check out his website and purchase "Flip Flops & Microwaved Fish"
More On Peter
Peter Yawitz is the President of Clear Communication and founder, host, author, and advice columnist at Advice from Someone Else's Dad. He has been a communication coach, consultant, teacher, and facilitator for global companies for 30 years and for 10 years before that, was an eager young employee in fast-paced American workplaces wishing for advice on how to make smart work decisions and fit in. Today, he trains teams all across the world, helping them understand how to communicate, manage upward and sideways in a company, and navigate the personalities, priorities, and peculiarities of their workplaces.
Born and raised in Manhattan, where he still lives, he received an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Peter also won the 2005 Nightlight Award for Outstanding Musical Comedy Performance from the New York City cabaret, jazz, and comedy critics, and the Backstage Magazine Bistro Award for comedy writing.
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If you’re concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.
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In this episode, we talk to Adrienne Bankert (Award-Winning Journalist & Author) as we discuss how being kind has helped her career, why it matters in business, and what she is singing these days.
More on Adrienne
She began her news career as a traffic reporter at NBC station KCRA-TV rising through the ranks as a reporter and host to news anchor. She was on the scene of major stories including California wildfires, anchored wall to wall coverage of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011, Governor Jerry Brown's 2010 run for office and the discovery of missing child Jaycee Dugard.
Raised in the Sacramento, California area, Adrienne is a University of Southern California graduate. Her passion for impacting and helping others realize their dreams led her to founding an NGO, Loving Individuals Giving Help Together (LIGHT).
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In this episode, we talk to Kelly Glover (Co-Founder & CEO Of The Talent Squad) about how to break the tape, create an award-winning podcast, and more.
More On Kelly
Kelly Glover books podcast tours for entrepreneurs so they can build brand equity. As the founder of The Talent Squad, Kelly is driven by the core belief that your personal brand is your most valuable asset. Kelly is a natural energizer obsessed with booking podcast interviews for her clients enabling them to deliver incredible value to audiences, build relationships with hosts, and increase credibility, authority, visibility, and influence. In 2007 Kelly released her first podcast but it wasn't until 2014 that she finally made the transition from commercial radio host to podcast guest booking agent. Then in 2017, Kelly was faced with a "Jerry Maguire Moment", and with just a single client and one team member launched her podcast guest booking agency, The Talent Squad. Kelly splits her time between Los Angeles, New York, and Sydney. Expertise Talent Booker
Podcast Producer
PR Coordinator
Radio Host
Talent Agent
Entertainment Reporter
Professional Track Record: Miramax
Tribune Media (Zap2it)
Mollison Keightley
Buena Vista
NewsMediaWorks
New FM (Super Radio Network)
Mamamia Podcast Network
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Will Stein is the Co-Founder and President of Phillip Stein, a wellness wearable company that uses proprietary technology to give wearers better sleep, increase performance, and more. We discuss the importance of a good night's rest, great culture in a company, and more.
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In this episode, we catch up with Kat Gordon (Owner Of Muddy's Bake Shop) to talk about what's been going on since her last appearance, why she has started giving cooking tutorials, and more.
Check out Kat's first appearance on The Startup Life
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5101 Sanderlin #114 Memphis, TN 38117 901.683.8844 Open: Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm Closed Sundays 585 S. Cooper St. Memphis, TN 38104 901.443.4144 Open Mon-Fri 6:30am-9pm, Sat 7am-9pm Closed Sundays
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In this episode, we talk to Melissa Daimler (Founder Of Daimler Partners) about her new n ormal, how leaders should handle essential workers as they come back to work, and more.
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More about Melissa
Melissa has been an executive at high-growth companies for over twenty years. She now works as an executive coach, advisor, and facilitator. Her primary focus is helping leaders operationalize culture.
Prior to starting Daimler Partners, Melissa was an executive who experienced multiple leadership viewpoints throughout her career. She led HR for a fast-growing venture-funded startup. She created and built Learning & Organizational Development functions for Adobe, Twitter and WeWork. She built a coaching company while also the first employee of Coach University, one of the first leaders in the coaching field. Her experience as an executive includes coaching executives, helping teams work more effectively, and building scale-proof organizational processes.
She is a speaker, panelist, and contributor to broad industry publishers including Harvard Business Review (HBR), Huffington Post, Chief Learning Officer, and Chief Talent Development Officer magazines. Her recent article on operationalizing culture in HBR was one of the most popular articles of 2018, viewed by over 200,000 people globally (10x the average).
She has served as a board member for the Association of Talent Development (“ATD”) and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the University of San Francisco, Master’s Program for Organization Development. One of the first coaches certified by the International Coach Federation (“ICF”), Melissa graduated from the Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School with a M.S. in Organizational Development.
Melissa can regularly be found in the bay area hiking somewhere with views of the ocean, or urban hiking in NYC looking for the latest piece of graffiti art.
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In this episode, we talk to Michael Brody-Waite (Author, Speaker & Advisor) as we discuss his journey through addiction, how it gives him a competitive in business, and why people should live mask-free. We also discuss his book Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It
More On Michael
At the age of twenty-three, Michael Brody-Waite was a full-blown drug addict. Every day he drank a fifth of vodka and a twelve-pack of beer, he smoked two packs of cigarettes and more weed than any human should, and he did whatever other drugs he could get his hands on. He had been kicked out of college, fired from his job, and evicted from his apartment. He had no money and no home, was throwing up blood, and believed he would be dead before his thirtieth birthday.
Then, on September 1, 2002, after running out of options and fearing death, he checked into rehab, entered recovery, and has been transforming himself every day since.
Michael’s TEDx Nashville YouTube video “Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do” is the number one talk in the history of TEDx Nashville. It has been seen by over one million people in over twenty-five countries and provides insight into his seventeen-year journey from addiction and near homelessness to successful entrepreneurship. This talk sparked the #MaskFreeMovement and brought awareness to Michael’s Mask-Free Program, built on three principles inspired by his recovery, showing leaders how to achieve balance, reclaim energy, and thrive in work and life.
In 2010, Michael left a Fortune 50 company at the height of the recession to cofound and lead InQuicker, a healthcare SaaS company that allowed patients to self-schedule appointments online. Under his leadership, the organization grew to 20,000 percent revenue growth in less than six years. This exceptional growth landed InQuicker a spot on the Inc. 500 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies. Additionally, the organization was named one of the “Best Places to Work” four times and recognized as Healthcare Company of the Year. In 2015, InQuicker was sold to a publicly traded company. After selling his company, Michael served for three years as the CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, a 501c3 that helps over 2,000 entrepreneurs every year start or grow a business.
Michael is an acclaimed speaker, Inc. 500 entrepreneur, award-winning, three-time CEO, a leadership coach, and an author. His accomplishments include being named Most Admired CEO, named to the Top 40 Under 40, and being recognized by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce as Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year.
Today Michael is on a mission to teach individuals, organizations, and communities how to lead themselves by living mask-free. In his personal time, he is focused on being the best husband, father, and recovering addict he can be. For more information, please visit www.MichaelBrodyWaite.com to learn how the Mask-Free Program can help you or your organization thrive.
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In a return to The Startup Life, we talk to Michael Alan Tate (Founder of Same Page Consulting) as we catch up from our last talk, discuss his new normal, how he explains complex ideas and his latest book Roll Up Your Sleeves: Leading and Living in a World of Constant Change
More on Michael Alan Tate
As president and CEO of On the Same Page Consulting, Michael Alan Tate works with successful executives, entrepreneurs, and technical professionals who are seeking a simple action-focused plan to effectively manage career transitions, keep teams on the same page, and prepare for positive leadership succession.
With over 20 years’ experience as an executive coach, consultant, and strategist, Mike knows that successful people want to navigate the murky waters of career transition as quickly and effectively as possible. Drawing on his own experience, Mike developed a unique consulting strategy, in which he helps each of his clients create a powerful and succinct strategic plan, incorporating prioritized actions and accountabilities set in a whole-life perspective -- all in just 24 hours.
Mike’s work goes above and beyond standard executive coaching. He understands the power of a career transition, and he knows its impact reaches beyond the office threshold. In his latest book, The White Shirt, Mike speaks not only to those facing career transitions but also to their loved ones (spouses, partners, parents, children, siblings, friends), who can and should be involved
in the process of designing a career plan. Whether graduating from college, struggling to find a job, re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or preparing for retirement, readers will be inspired to successfully navigate their transition while maintaining a healthy, happy balanced life.
Contact Michael Alan Tate
Call @ 205-533-0429
Email @ mike@michaelalantate.com
Or visit his website at michaelalantate.com
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Edited by: Alejandro Giron(https://alegiron.com) and Dominic Lawson
Music Credits:
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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In this bonus session, we talk to Rich Razgaitis (Co-Founder & CEO of FloWater) we talk company culture and dad jokes.
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In this episode, we talk to Rich Razgaitis (Co-Founder & CEO of FloWater) as we discuss how he started his company, what he looks for when turning around a company, and his passion to drastically reduce plastic water bottles.
More On Rich
Rich “Raz” Razgaitis is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FloWater, where he leads the Denver-based company in its vision to create a new distributed and decentralized water
platform. The company is on a mission to disrupt the drinking water industry by delivering the best-tasting water in the world and eliminate single-use plastic water bottles and packaging
waste.
FloWater has become the beverage of choice for such companies as Google, Red Bull, prAna, Oneill, Play Station, Specialized Bikes, Alaska Airlines and Xponential Fitness, as well as the
Oakland school system. Since the company launched in 2013, its proprietary, new-tech water Refill Stations have saved more than 130 million plastic bottles from the environment and is on
track to save over one billion plastic single-use bottles by 2022.
Razgaitis originated the concept and product development of FloWater and has scaled the brand significantly since its initial distribution in only one state: Today, FloWater Refill Stations
are used daily at over 5,000 hotels, schools, corporations, gyms, retailers and events in nearly 50 states. Razgaitis’ role is focused around financial and business strategy, investor relations,
team hiring and organizational development, product development, and strategic growth partnerships, while overseeing operational execution—from manufacturing to customer
service. He recently secured $15mm in Series B growth funding for FloWater. In 2019, FloWater was recognized as a “Top 500” company on the annual INC 5000 list of fastest-growing growing
privately-held companies in America.
In his career, Razgaitis has been passionate about building brands and teams. Since 2002, he
has served in CEO/president-level roles in several venture capital-backed start-ups, privately
held turnaround, and growth companies, and he brings insight from those experiences to his
work today at FloWater. Razgaitis was the CEO of several consumer-tech companies, including
DealOn, an e-commerce company that developed the Web’s first deal-commerce exchange,
and another, MyTownPerks, which built the first PCI-complaint, the cloud-based loyalty program
for B2B. (Both companies were subsequently acquired.)
Razgaitis has deep experience in the consumer-goods industry, having led personal-care and
nutrition company Univera into fast growth, with revenues doubling from $35 million to $100
million per year. With a specialty in rebuilding brands, Razgaitis also restarted a privately held
consumer company, Blaine Pharmaceuticals, where he led product development and licensing
of a dozen new products and drove commercialization into over 30,000 food and drug stores
nationwide. He started his career in Fortune 500 companies, including Johnson & Johnson and
Eli Lily. Razgaitis grew up in the Midwest and holds a BA in marketing and an MBA in general
business and marketing from Anderson University.
When not working, you can find Razgaitis spending time with his two teenage daughters, where
he gets to refine his ‘dad jokes,’ or studying his Enneagram, volunteering with Defy Ventures,
which focuses on ending mass incarceration and recidivism or riding a motorcycle in the
summer and snowboard in the winter.
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In this episode, we talk to Pat Nulis (Founder Of So Southern) as she discusses with us about her business So Southern, what we can learn from horses, how she landed her partners, and more.
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We share with StartupNation our take of Peter Yawitz's latest book "Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish: Navigating the Dos and Don'ts of Workplace Culture"
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We share with StartupNation our take of Laura Bull's latest book "From Individual To Empire: A Guide to Building an Authentic and Powerful Brand"
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In this episode, we talk to Christopher Gerg (CISO and VP of Cyber Risk Management at Tetra Defense) to talk about data security for your business and more. Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
OK Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Rana el Kaliouby (Author of Girl Decoded & Co-Founder and CEO of Affectiva) about her new normal, how she became CEO of her company, and why her parents were important to her success. We also talk about her book Girl Decoded. Follow here on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Twitter
Purchase her book here *More On Rana*
Rana el Kaliouby, PhD, is co-founder and CEO of Affectiva, and author of the forthcoming book Girl Decoded, which is available for pre-order now. Rana is the pioneer of artificial emotional intelligence—Emotion AI. The next frontier of Artificial Intelligence, Emotion AI is projected to become a multi-billion dollar industry. Rana led the innovation of the company’s award winning technology, which uses deep learning and massive amounts of data to analyze complex and nuanced emotions and cognitive states from face and voice. And, she raised over $50 million in venture capital for Affectiva.
Rana’s PhD research at the University of Cambridge developed one of the earliest prototypes of facial emotion recognition technology. Later, as a research scientist at MIT Media Lab, she spearheaded the applications of emotion recognition technology in a variety of fields, including mental health and autism research.
Rana holds a BSc and MSc in Computer Science from the American University in Cairo, a Ph.D. from the Computer Laboratory at the University of Cambridge, and a Post Doctorate at MIT.
Rana is one of few women leading a disruptive AI company. A Muslim-American and passionate advocate, she frequently speaks in the press and on stage, about innovation, women in technology, ethics in AI, and leadership. Forbes recently included Rana in their list of America’s Top 50 Women In Tech, and Fortune Magazine included her in their 40 under 40, 2018 edition. She is also a Young Global Leader in the World Economic Forum.
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KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
OK Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
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In this episode, we talk to Jeremy Gutsche (CEO of Trend Hunter) as we discuss what he learned from his dad, what he does at his company TrendHunter, what market leaders get wrong, and more. We also talk about his book Create The Future. Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn
*More on Jeremy*
**Jeremy is a New York Times Bestselling author, one of the world's top innovation keynote speakers / management consultants and the CEO of Trend Hunter, the world's #1 largest, most popular trend spotting firm with more than 2 billion views and 3 million fans. With custom research, innovation workshops and custom trend reports, Trend Hunter accelerates innovation for the world's top-tier innovators.
Jeremy is "One of North America's Most Requested Keynote Speakers", New York Times bestselling author of "BETTER and FASTER - The Proven Path to Unstoppable Ideas" and the award-winning book "EXPLOITING CHAOS - 150 Ways to Spark Innovation During Times of Change" (Axiom Business Book Awards; Inc Magazine Best Books for Business Owners; Summary Best Books for 2011).
Jeremy is an innovation advisor to over 400 brands, billionaires and CEOs ranging from Victoria's Secret, Coca-Cola and Sony to IBM, Cisco and Hughes Aerospace. He specializes in innovation during times of chaos and enabling change when change is hard. Over the last seven years, he's been the innovation keynote speaker at hundreds of events, inspiring more than 250,000 people. Routinely sourced by the media, he has appeared in hundreds of newspaper and television interviews form CNN and the New York Times to Entertainment Tonight and MTV.
Specialties: trend spotting, trends, cool hunting, innovation, strategy, management consulting, guest speaking, marketing, quantitative analysis, finance, keynote speaking, social media, marketing, consulting, innovation workshops, hosting, brands, chaos, creative destruction, trend analytic, motivation, motivational speaking**
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
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Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
OK Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
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In this video, we discuss networking with a grooming fail while unboxing the Lawnmower 3.0 by our partners at MANSCAPED.
In this episode, we talk to Alexandra Carter (Columbia Law Professor & United Nations Negotiations Trainer) as we discuss why asking good questions is important when negotiating, how essential workers can ask for hazard pay during COVID-19, and more. We also discuss her book "Ask For More: 1o Questions To Negotiate Anything" Visit Alex's website and purchase her book here
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*More on Alex*
Alex is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School. She has spent the last eleven years helping thousands of people negotiate better, build relationships and reach their goals. In 2019, Alex was awarded the Columbia University Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching, Columbia University’s highest teaching honor.
Alex believes that negotiation is for everyone. She is a world-renowned negotiation trainer for groups and individuals from all over the world—including the United Nations, Fortune 100 companies, the U.S. government, foreign governments, not-for-profit organizations, universities and private law firms. Through the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, Alex and her students provide free conflict resolution services and training to many people and organizations who otherwise would not be able to afford it.
Prior to joining the Columbia faculty, Alex was associated with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. She also worked at Goldman Sachs in the Principal Investment Area. She spent a year in Taipei, Taiwan as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar.
Alex received her Juris Doctor degree in 2003 from Columbia Law School, where she earned James Kent and Harlan Fiske Stone academic honors. She won the Jane Marks Murphy Prize for her mediation work and the Lawrence S. Greenbaum Prize for oral advocacy. She graduated cum laude from Georgetown University, where she won the Lena Landegger community service award.
Alex lives in Maplewood, New Jersey, with her husband Greg and their daughter Caroline. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and practicing yoga.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
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Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
OK Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
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In this episode, we talk with Joel Peterson (Chairman Of JetBlue Airways & Stanford Business Professor) about his latest book, what you can learn from shooting paper in the wastebasket, and so much more. Check out his website to purchase his book.
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*More On Joel Joel has a long history of successful growth capital investments in a variety of industries. He currently teaches Entrepreneurial Management at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, is the Chairman of the Board of Overseers at the Hoover Institution at Stanford as well as the Chairman of the Board at JetBlue Airways, and serves as a Director of Franklin Covey. He served formerly as Managing Partner of Trammell Crow Company. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Joel is the author of The 10 Laws of Trust: Building the Bonds that Make a Business Great.*
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
Music Credits:
Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Sponsors/Partners
Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
OK Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
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In this episode we talk to Sudhir Chadalavada (Executive Coach & Author) about his new normal, his take of Gov. Gavin Newsom's position on how to protect California from COVID-19 and more. *More on Sudhir *Sudhir Chadalavada partners with successful business leaders to purposefully transform their lives and the organizations they lead to greatness.
His clients have been recognized as outstanding leaders and CEOs. He brings more than 25 years of leadership experience with F500 and small to midsize companies as a CEO, senior executive, trusted advisor and leadership coach.
Sudhir trains, speaks and writes passionately on the new rules of capitalism, the socio-economic shift, and the changing role of business organizations and leadership.
His recent book, CEO Mastery Journey – 7 Breakthrough Practices that Propel Successful Leaders to Greatness, explains this in depth.
A pioneer in the implementation of enlightened principles in business organizations, Sudhir integrates advanced human potential and mastery techniques with superior business practices to foster an environment of inspired action. He engages his audience and clients with passion, candor and practical wisdom that naturally result from his vast professional experience and inspiring personal journey. Sudhir was co-founder of the Orange County chapter of the Conscious Capitalism organization http://www.consciouscapitalism.org/.
Sudhir trains CEOs, corporate executives, senior coaches and consultants in the principles and practices of conscious business. This has a dramatic impact on their ability to inspire the leadership team and the organization to outstanding performance. Sudhir was an Associate Partner at PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) and spent more than ten years with Intel and Toshiba in marketing and management roles. He has a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a BS in Electronics Engineering from India. An avid sports lover and a fitness fanatic, he enjoys Tennis, Yoga and nature walks. Sudhir lives in Orange County, California with his wife and three children.**
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
Music Credits:
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
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Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
Ready for your own Personal Revolution? Listen to all episodes of the show here: https://www.himalaya.com/revolution1
OK Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
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In this episode, we talk to Lisa Fabrega (Entrepreneur & Leadership Coach) about why capacity is essential to the entrepreneur, what she learned from her dad, and why dealing with internet "trolls" now helps you in the future. Check out here website Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
*More on Lisa Lisa Fabrega is a leadership coach who helps ambitious women expand their capacity to handle more growth, wealth & success. For more than ten years, she has helped entrepreneurs, corporate executives, Academy Award nominees, and Nobel Prize organization candidates break through boundaries that have been holding them back from their next level. Her signature approach enables clients to reach their highest levels of success and impact. Lisa has addressed thousands of people both on stage as a keynote speaker as well as when she appeared on podcasts, including The Unmistakable Creative, Her Rules Radio, and Tell Me A Story with Debra Silverman. She’s also been featured on CNN, Yahoo! News, and The Huffington Post. She splits her time between Florida and California with her two rescue dogs, Luna and Sadie.*
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
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Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That’s “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.
Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit, and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
Ready for your own Personal Revolution? Listen to all episodes of the show here: https://www.himalaya.com/revolution1
We unbox our brand new sleep bracelet for our partner Philip Stein. We also check in with entrepreneurs and talk about the importance of sleep for business owners.
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Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That’s “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.
Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit, and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
Ready for your own Personal Revolution? Listen to all episodes of the show here: https://www.himalaya.com/revolution1
In this episode, we talk to Christopher Dunn(CEO of ReadyCloud, LLC) as we discuss his early beginnings as an entrepreneur, what it takes to be successful as an e-commerce entrepreneur, and much more. Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
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Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
Ready for your own Personal Revolution? Listen to all episodes of the show here: https://www.himalaya.com/revolution1
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In this episode, we talk to Douglas Campbell (Founder of Solid Power, Inc & Roccor, LLC) as we discuss his unusual path to entrepreneurship, how he is leading his team amidst the COVID-19 world pandemic, and how tough it can be starting two separate companies at the same time. Follow him on LinkedIn
* More on Douglass Formally trained as an engineer and self-taught as a scrappy, aggressive, and laser-focused entrepreneur with a never-say-die attitude, I see myself as a bit of an outsider, as a leader paving the way for a new breed of no BS entrepreneurs. And, believe me, there is no shortage of hype in this community.*
What brought me to where I am today – founder of two multi-million dollar tech startups – is a powerful drive toward non-conformity and a desire to do away with the posing and the posturing that seems to go hand-and-hand with today’s startup ecosystem.
I am currently CEO of Solid Power and board chairman of Roccor, leading providers of technologies and products to the electric vehicle and spacecraft markets, respectively. Both companies are positioned within well-established industries – and are being funded and supported
by the likes of Ford Motor Company and NASA – and are currently undergoing and driving transformational change.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
Music Credits:
Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Sponsors/Partners
Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
Ready for your own Personal Revolution? Listen to all episodes of the show here: https://www.himalaya.com/revolution1
OK Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
In this episode, we talk to Nikhil Sehgal (Founder & CEO of Vastmindz) as we discuss his new normal, how his technology can help in combatting COVID-19, and how he reached a partnership with IBM.
More on Nikhil
Nikhil co-founded Vastmindz following an algorithmic trading background to apply his data science & AI skills to help solve some of the most complex healthcare challenges. Nikhil is a certified IBM Data Science & Machine Learning Professional and holds data science certifications from DeepLearning.ai
Check out Peter Yawitz's book "Flip Flops and Microwaved Fish" here. Check out other great authors at Greenleaf Book Group
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
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Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
OK Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. Tresta is an app for iPhone and Android that lets you do business calling and texting from anywhere.
I know so many entrepreneurs that are still using their personal phone number for business calls. It can get complicated, drawing the line between your personal and professional life.
This is the best business phone app out there, whether you just need a business phone number or if your team is ready for a complete business phone system. Tresta is totally flexible and can grow with your business. And it’s all unlimited – calling, texting, and all of their powerful call management features like auto attendants, call recording, user groups, and more – for just $15 per user per month.
With Tresta, there’s no contract, and you don’t need any special hardware – just the smartphone you’re already using. Tresta is easy to configure, so you can set everything up yourself - all online – avoiding all the hassle and high overhead costs of setting up a traditional business phone system. Which is important because as entrepreneurs we are always trying to cut cost.
They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. That’s t-r-e-s-t-a-dot-com-slash-startup-life – all one word. The link is there in the show notes if you are listening on the podcast. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
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In this episode, we talk to Jacob Morgan (Founder Of The Future Organization & 4X Best-Selling Author) as we discuss what the leader of the next decade will require, how automation doesn't automatically mean the firing of personnel, and how leadership goes beyond the organization. In this episode, we also review Peter Yawitz's book "Flip Flops & Microwaved Fish."
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More On Jacob
After graduating with honors in business management economics and psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, Jacob was excited to join the corporate world.
At his first job, he was told that he’d be traveling the country, meeting with executives and entrepreneurs, and doing all sorts of exciting work. A few months in, he was stuck doing data entry, cold calling, and PowerPoint presentations. One day the CEO came out of his beautiful corner office, handed Jacob a $10 bill, and said, **“I’m late for a meeting, go grab me a cup of coffee, and get something for yourself as well.”** That was the last corporate job he ever had.
Today, Jacob Morgan is a trained futurist and one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership, the future of work, employee experience, and leadership. He speaks in front of tens of thousands of people each year, and his content is seen over a million times a year. Jacob is the best-selling author of four books: *The Future Leader* (Wiley 2020), *The Employee Experience Advantage* (Wiley, 2017), *The Future of Work* (Wiley, 2014), and *The Collaborative Organization* (McGraw Hill, 2012). He speaks at over 50 conferences a year, including TED Academy, which is one of the most significant TED events in the world. Also, Jacob provides advisory and thought leadership services to various organizations around the world.
He is the founder of The Future of Work University at FutureOfWorkUniversity.com, an online education, and training platform that helps individuals and organizations thrive in the rapidly changing world of work. Courses explore topics such as employee experience, the future of work, and leadership skills. Jacob also created “The Future If,” a global community of business leaders, authors, and futurists who explore what our future can look like IF certain technologies, ideas, approaches, and trends happen. The community looks at everything from AI and automation to leadership and management practices to augmented reality and virtual reality, the 4th industrial revolution, and everything in between.
The CEOs of: have endorsed his work
Nestle, Best Buy, Cisco, SAP, Unilever, Mastercard, KPMG, Schneider Electric, T-Mobile, Whirlpool, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Zappos, Atari, Yum! Brands, Audi, and many others.
Check out Peter Yawitz's book "Flip Flops and Microwaved Fish" here. Check out other great authors at Greenleaf Book Group
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Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit, and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
OK, Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. Tresta is an app for iPhone and Android that lets you do business calling and texting from anywhere.
I know so many entrepreneurs that are still using their phone number for business calls. It can get complicated, drawing the line between your personal and professional life.
This is the best business phone app out there, whether you just need a business phone number or if your team is ready for a complete business phone system. Tresta is flexible and can grow with your business. And it’s all unlimited – calling, texting, and all of their powerful call management features like auto attendants, call recording, user groups, and more – for just $15 per user per month.
With Tresta, there’s no contract, and you don’t need any specialized hardware – just the smartphone you’re already using. Tresta is easy to configure so that you can set everything up yourself - all online – avoiding all the hassle and high overhead costs of setting up a traditional business phone system, which is essential because, as entrepreneurs, we are always trying to cut cost.
They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. That’s t-r-e-s-t-a-dot-com-slash-startup-life – all one word. The link is there in the show notes if you are listening to the podcast. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
Auralex Acoustics creates professionally tested products that you can trust in a commercial space or at home. Better office acoustics improves intelligibility (video conferencing or generic conversation), reduces stress, and helps build a productive work atmosphere. From a home studio for my content creators to your office space downtown, your gear performs better in an acoustically treated room. Trust me, you are in good hands with Auralex as they are the #1 brand in acoustics, providing trusted solutions for over 40 years. Also, you can Download the Auralex acoustic treatment mobile app in the Apple or Google Play Store to give you specifically designed and instantaneous recommendations for various room types. Go to Auralex.com and use the promo code “STARTUP” in all caps for 10% off your entire order. The link is there in the show notes if you are listening to the replay of this episode. So if you are ready to stop sounding like you are having a sales meeting in a sports arena, go with Auralex, Professional Audio Made Simple!
Disclaimer This episode was pre-recorded and released outside of blackout dates
In this episode, we talk to Douglas Scarboro (Senior Vice President Of The Federal Reserve Bank Of St. Louis) about what an inverted yield curve is, how the changing demographics of the United States are related to future economic trends, and the many resources that small business can use from the Federal Reserve Bank.
Federal Reserve Bank Resources
https://research.stlouisfed.org/publications/economic-synopses/2018/11/30/does-the-yield-curve-really-forecast-recession
https://research.stlouisfed.org/publications/economic-synopses/2018/11/19/the-impact-of-automation-on-inequality
https://research.stlouisfed.org/publications/employment-research//whod-be-most-affected-by-a-local-minimum-wage/
https://research.stlouisfed.org/publications/economic-synopses/2017-05-23/what-could-we-have-expected-from-a-10-minimum-wage-in-the-city-of-st-louis/
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Music Credits:
Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
OK Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. Tresta is an app for iPhone and Android that lets you do business calling and texting from anywhere.
I know so many entrepreneurs that are still using their personal phone number for business calls. It can get complicated, drawing the line between your personal and professional life.
This is the best business phone app out there, whether you just need a business phone number or if your team is ready for a complete business phone system. Tresta is totally flexible and can grow with your business. And it’s all unlimited – calling, texting, and all of their powerful call management features like auto attendants, call recording, user groups, and more – for just $15 per user per month.
With Tresta, there’s no contract, and you don’t need any special hardware – just the smartphone you’re already using. Tresta is easy to configure, so you can set everything up yourself - all online – avoiding all the hassle and high overhead costs of setting up a traditional business phone system. Which is important because as entrepreneurs we are always trying to cut cost.
They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. That’s t-r-e-s-t-a-dot-com-slash-startup-life – all one word. The link is there in the show notes if you are listening on the podcast. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
Auralex Acoustics creates professionally tested products that you can trust in a commercial space or at home. Better office acoustics improves intelligibility (video conferencing or generic conversation), reduces stress, and helps build a productive work atmosphere. From a home studio for my content creators to your office space downtown, your gear performs better in an acoustically treated room. Trust me; you are in good hands with Auralex as they are the #1 brand in acoustics, providing trusted solutions for over 40 years. Also, you can Download the Auralex acoustic treatment mobile app in the Apple or Google Play Store to give you specifically designed and instantaneous recommendations for various room types. Go to Auralex.com and use the promo code “STARTUP” in all caps for 10% off your entire order. The link is there in the show notes if you are listening to the replay of this episode. So if you are ready to stop sounding like you are having a sales meeting in a sports arena, go with Auralex, Professional Audio Made Simple!
In this episode, we talk to Sean O'Meara (Founder Of Essential Content & Co-Author of The Apology Impulse) as we discuss why company's get apologies wrong, how to know when to apologize or explain, and the work he does at his company Essential Content.
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I'm the founder and Managing Director of Essential Content - a content marketing and public relations agency in Manchester, UK (Media City in Salford, actually).
We specialize in two things; content marketing and public relations. We actively avoid the 'full service' and 'integrated agency' tags that are so tempting to arbitrarily throw about.
Prior to starting Essential Content, I was a freelance content marketing and PR consultant, helping regulated businesses (financial services, fintech, and health) overcome the unique challenge of using content-driven campaigns to sell products and build brand advocacy while under the watchful gaze of their industry regulator.
I've also consulted some very exciting SMEs in non-regulated industries, such as fashion, logistics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and surveillance.
I started out as a copywriter in around 2005, after cutting my teeth editing a lifestyle magazine for dog owners. It was and remains the best magazine dog magazine in the world. We interviewed lots of interesting people about their pets, including Mariah Carey, Vidal Sassoon, and Pete Wentz. This was my first proper job in the media industry. It's been decidedly less glamorous since then.
Along the way, I learned a lot about strategy and have spent my career since then combining my love of words with the nuts and bolts of strategic implementation to help brands come alive online.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
Music Credits:
Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Sponsors/Partners
Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
OK Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. Tresta is an app for iPhone and Android that lets you do business calling and texting from anywhere.
I know so many entrepreneurs that are still using their personal phone number for business calls. It can get complicated, drawing the line between your personal and professional life.
This is the best business phone app out there, whether you just need a business phone number or if your team is ready for a complete business phone system. Tresta is totally flexible and can grow with your business. And it’s all unlimited – calling, texting, and all of their powerful call management features like auto attendants, call recording, user groups, and more – for just $15 per user per month.
With Tresta, there’s no contract, and you don’t need any special hardware – just the smartphone you’re already using. Tresta is easy to configure, so you can set everything up yourself - all online – avoiding all the hassle and high overhead costs of setting up a traditional business phone system. Which is important because as entrepreneurs we are always trying to cut cost.
They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. That’s t-r-e-s-t-a-dot-com-slash-startup-life – all one word. The link is there in the show notes if you are listening on the podcast. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
Auralex Acoustics creates professionally tested products that you can trust in a commercial space or at home. Better office acoustics improves intelligibility (video conferencing or generic conversation), reduces stress, and helps build a productive work atmosphere. From a home studio for my content creators to your office space downtown, your gear performs better in an acoustically treated room. Trust me; you are in good hands with Auralex as they are the #1 brand in acoustics, providing trusted solutions for over 40 years. Also, you can Download the Auralex acoustic treatment mobile app in the Apple or Google Play Store to give you specifically designed and instantaneous recommendations for various room types. Go to Auralex.com and use the promo code “STARTUP” in all caps for 10% off your entire order. The link is there in the show notes if you are listening to the replay of this episode. So if you are ready to stop sounding like you are having a sales meeting in a sports arena, go with Auralex, Professional Audio Made Simple!
In this episode, we talk to Diane Gardner(Founder of Adept Business Solutions) about the new tax laws, how to evaluate a tax preparer, and the biggest tax breaks businesses miss.
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Diane Gardner, Your Tax Coach, is a best-selling author and a Quilly Award recipient. She is also a Certified Tax Coach and an Enrolled Agent.
Diane’s expertise lies in the area of tax planning. Her goal is to make sure successful entrepreneurs across the United States are paying the least amount of income tax they can legally pay. As a tax coach, she offers a FREE tax analysis for those interested in finding out if they are overpaying their income taxes. Her goal is to save taxes one business at a time through the use of proactive tax planning.
But it’s more than just taxes. Diane’s team guides her clients in maximizing profits using the Profit First method of cash management, as a certified Profit First Professional.
Diane is also a believer in the mastermind and coaching concepts. She is a member of three mastermind groups and also offers coaching services to other entrepreneurs.
But it doesn’t stop there! Diane knows the struggles of a growing accounting firm and is passionate about paying it forward. She has dialed in procedures and processes to create a WOW! experience by offering Out-Of-This-World customer service to her clients. This guarantees a productive and profitable office. Her Get Off The Wheel Program helps other Accounting firms put an end to overwhelm, gain control back of their business, and increase profit in the process.
In her “spare time”, Diane enjoys writing books. Her books are available on this website and on Amazon. Her book, “Stop Over Paying Your Taxes” is a compilation of actual case studies from her clients, which makes this book a very interesting read. (Names and other private information have been changed to protect clients’ privacy.)
She is also a proud wife, mother, grandmother and an active member in her church and community.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
Music Credits:
Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Sponsors/Partners
Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
OK Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. Tresta is an app for iPhone and Android that lets you do business calling and texting from anywhere.
I know so many entrepreneurs that are still using their personal phone number for business calls. It can get complicated, drawing the line between your personal and professional life.
This is the best business phone app out there, whether you just need a business phone number or if your team is ready for a complete business phone system. Tresta is totally flexible and can grow with your business. And it’s all unlimited – calling, texting, and all of their powerful call management features like auto attendants, call recording, user groups, and more – for just $15 per user per month.
With Tresta, there’s no contract, and you don’t need any special hardware – just the smartphone you’re already using. Tresta is easy to configure, so you can set everything up yourself - all online – avoiding all the hassle and high overhead costs of setting up a traditional business phone system. Which is important because as entrepreneurs we are always trying to cut cost.
They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. The link is there in the show notes if you are listening to the podcast. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
StartupNation, as a podcaster, radio host, and business owner, I know a thing or two about the need for your message to come through clearly to your target audience. The last thing you want when trying to close a big deal over the phone or giving a sales presentation in your conference room is to have the person you are talking to be distracted by either the fact that you sound like you are in a warehouse or outside noise like a fire truck. Trust me, StartupNation; I know this from experience as our home studio is near our international airport. And that is why Auralex has your back.
Auralex Acoustics creates professionally tested products that you can trust in a commercial space or at home. Better office acoustics improves intelligibility (video conferencing or generic conversation), reduces stress, and helps build a productive work atmosphere. From a home studio for my content creators to your office space downtown, your gear performs better in an acoustically treated room. Trust me; you are in good hands with Auralex as they are the #1 brand in acoustics, providing trusted solutions for over 40 years. Also, you can Download the Auralex acoustic treatment mobile app in the Apple or Google Play Store to give you specifically designed and instantaneous recommendations for various room types. Go to Auralex.com and use the promo code “STARTUP” in all caps for 10% off your entire order. The link is there in the show notes if you are listening to the replay of this episode. So if you are ready to stop sounding like you are having a sales meeting in a sports arena, go with Auralex, Professional Audio Made Simple!
Start your Target journey here!
In our episode, we talk to Alyssa F. Westring (Award-Winning Business Professor & Author) about what it means to lead as a parent, why parents are not so great at screen time rules, and why valuing your family at work leads to career benefits. We also discuss her book "Parents Who Lead".
Purchase "Parents Who Lead" here
Follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
More On Alyssa
Alyssa Westring is an associate professor of management at the Driehaus College of Business, DePaul University. Alyssa is co-author of Parents Who Lead: The Leadership Approach You Need to Parent with Purpose, Fuel Your Career, and Create a Richer Life from Harvard Business Review Press. As the Director of Research for Total Leadership, Westring brings her expertise to evaluate the impact of Total Leadership on clients and program participants. Findings from this research are used both for continuous program improvement and for disseminating the authors’ discoveries and their implications for both scholars and practitioners.
Westring has co-authored many articles and chapters with Friedman and made significant contributions to the research in his books Leading the Life You Want and Baby Bust. She is also a scholar of diversity and inclusion, with a focus on women’s careers in STEM fields. Her work on women in medicine has been funded by the National Institutes of Health. She is a founding member of the Research Partnership for Women in Science Careers, and her scholarly writing can be found in numerous academic journals. She regularly speaks to Fortune 500 companies about creating organizational cultures that facilitate work-life integration, diversity, and inclusion. She also writes for the popular press. In her TEDx talk, The Secret Life of a Work-Life Insider, she describes how her research questions and personal journey into motherhood have shaped one another.
Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page
Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear!
Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network.
Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
Music Credits:
Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Sponsors/Partners
Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
OK Startup Nation, I want to talk to you about our sponsor, Tresta. Tresta is an app for iPhone and Android that lets you do business calling and texting from anywhere.
I know so many entrepreneurs that are still using their personal phone number for business calls. It can get complicated, drawing the line between your personal and professional life.
This is the best business phone app out there, whether you just need a business phone number or if your team is ready for a complete business phone system. Tresta is totally flexible and can grow with your business. And it’s all unlimited – calling, texting, and all of their powerful call management features like auto attendants, call recording, user groups, and more – for just $15 per user per month.
With Tresta, there’s no contract, and you don’t need any special hardware – just the smartphone you’re already using. Tresta is easy to configure, so you can set everything up yourself - all online – avoiding all the hassle and high overhead costs of setting up a traditional business phone system. Which is important because as entrepreneurs we are always trying to cut cost.
They’re offering a 30-day free trial, so you can see if Tresta’s virtual phone system is right for you. Communicate smarter and more efficiently with Tresta. Start now at tresta.com/startuplife. That’s t-r-e-s-t-a-dot-com-slash-startup-life – all one word. The link is there in the show notes if you are listening on the podcast. Tresta, Business Communication. Simplified.
StartupNation, as a podcaster, radio host, and business owner, I know a thing or two about the need for your message to come through clearly to your target audience. The last thing you want when trying to close a big deal over the phone or giving a sales presentation in your conference room is to have the person you are talking to be distracted by either the fact that you sound like you are in a warehouse or outside noise like a fire truck. Trust me, StartupNation; I know this from experience as our home studio is near our international airport. And that is why Auralex has your back.
Auralex Acoustics creates professionally tested products that you can trust in a commercial space or at home. Better office acoustics improves intelligibility (video conferencing or generic conversation), reduces stress, and helps build a productive work atmosphere. From a home studio for my content creators to your office space downtown, your gear performs better in an acoustically treated room. Trust me; you are in good hands with Auralex as they are the #1 brand in acoustics, providing trusted solutions for over 40 years. Also, you can Download the Auralex acoustic treatment mobile app in the Apple or Google Play Store to give you specifically designed and instantaneous recommendations for various room types. Go to Auralex.com and use the promo code “STARTUP” in all caps for 10% off your entire order. The link is there in the show notes if you are listening to the replay of this episode. So if you are ready to stop sounding like you are having a sales meeting in a sports arena, go with Auralex, Professional Audio Made Simple!
Start your Target journey here!
In our episode, we talk to Alyssa F. Westring (Award-Winning Business Professor & Author) about what it means to lead as a parent, why parents are not so great at screen time rules, and why valuing your family at work leads to career benefits. We also discuss her book "Parents Who Lead".
Purchase "Parents Who Lead" here
Follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
More On Alyssa
Alyssa Westring is an associate professor of management at the Driehaus College of Business, DePaul University. Alyssa is co-author of Parents Who Lead: The Leadership Approach You Need to Parent with Purpose, Fuel Your Career, and Create a Richer Life from Harvard Business Review Press. As the Director of Research for Total Leadership, Westring brings her expertise to evaluate the impact of Total Leadership on clients and program participants. Findings from this research are used both for continuous program improvement and for disseminating the authors' discoveries and their implications for both scholars and practitioners.
Westring has co-authored many articles and chapters with Friedman and made significant contributions to the research in his books Leading the Life You Want and Baby Bust. She is also a scholar of diversity and inclusion, with a focus on women's careers in STEM fields. Her work on women in medicine has been funded by the National Institutes of Health. She is a founding member of the Research Partnership for Women in Science Careers, and her scholarly writing can be found in numerous academic journals. She regularly speaks to Fortune 500 companies about creating organizational cultures that facilitate work-life integration, diversity, and inclusion. She also writes for the popular press. In her TEDx talk, The Secret Life of a Work-Life Insider, she describes how her research questions and personal journey into motherhood have shaped one another.
Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page
Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear!
Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network.
Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
Music Credits:
Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Sponsors/Partners
Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
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In our 150th episode, we talk to Marc Randolph(Co-Founder & First CEO OF Netflix) as he shares with us the early days of the technology company, why Blockbuster laughed him out of the room, and the essential step founders must take to start a company. We also discuss his book " That Will Never Work: The Birth Of Netflix and The Amazing Life Of An Idea."
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More On Marc
Marc Randolph is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. As co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix, he laid much of the groundwork for a service that’s grown to 150 million subscribers and fundamentally altered how the world experiences media. He also served on the Netflix board of directors until retiring from the company in 2003. Marc’s career as an entrepreneur spans four decades. He’s founded or co-founded six other successful startups, mentored hundreds of early-stage entrepreneurs, and as an investor, has helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures (and just as many unsuccessful ones). Most recently, he co-founded analytics software company Looker Data Sciences, where he now serves as director.
Outside of the tech and startup world, Marc sits on the boards of Chubbies Shorts, Augment Technologies, the environmental advocacy group 1% For The Planet, and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), which he’s been involved with for most of his life.
A resident of Santa Cruz, California, Marc travels and speaks all over the world, and still probably manages to go surfing more than you do.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
Music Credits:
Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Sponsors/Partners
Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
KOYA is the new and best way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them! Choose a friend, record a message, hide it at a location they are likely to visit and give them a clue. When they arrive, your message will instantly appear! You can even send them a gift! Best of all, the app is entirely free.
Many of us love to power our morning with a good cup of coffee. However, we sometimes feel guilty because we know we will have to pay for that cup or let's be honest and that second cup on the treadmill later, especially when we add creamer. And that's where Leaner Cremer comes in, the gluten-free, sugar-free, lactose-free, but also the guilt-free option for your coffee. It uses a combination of coconut oil and natural supplements to jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey for the day. Not a coffee drinker, no problem. Use it as a sugar substitute in your tea, oatmeal, or whatever else you like to sweeten. Go to the website and use the Promo “Startup15” at checkout. If you are listening to the podcast, the link is there in the show notes. Leaner Creamer, begin a healthy new chapter.
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In this episode, we talk to John Paul Mendocha (Turnaround Expert & Author) about how critical positioning is in the startup phase, what Vegas taught him about entrepreneurship, and his latest book, "Most Businesses Fail In The First 5 Minutes".
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
Music Credits:
Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Sponsors/Partners
Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681
Check out Trubrain with the coupon code: startuplife
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In this episode, we talk to Rishad Tobaccowala (Chief Growth Officer at Publicis Groupe & Author) as we discuss the four different types of bad bosses, why companies should invest in the arts for their employees and why only focusing on the data doesn't tell the complete story.
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Rishad’s key skill is getting people to see, think, and feel differently about how to grow themselves, their teams, and their company. He does this through distilling 40 years of global learning and wisdom and communicating in a way that is provocative, pragmatic, and inspirational.
Rishad works closely with the leadership of companies to increase productivity by unleashing the potential of the talent. He does so within hours with no need for long-winded engagements and costs.
Rishad’s is the author of “Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data,” published by Harper Collins. Additional writings can be found on the Re-Inventing blog.
He was named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders for his pioneering innovation, and TIME magazine dubbed him one of five “Marketing Innovators.
Rishad is a Senior Adviser to the Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communication firm with 80,000 employees serving most recently as its Chief Growth Officer and Chief Strategist.
Rishad has a BS in Mathematics from the University of Bombay and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
Music Credits:
Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Sponsors/Partners
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In this episode, we talk to Tom Golisano(Founder & Chairman Of Paychex) as we discuss the early days of his company, how he is a bit of a prankster, and also why knowing the numbers in your business are extremely important. We also discuss his new book "Built Not Born: A Self-Made Billionaires No-Nonsense Guide For Entrepreneurs."
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Thomas Golisano—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader—is the founder and chairman of the Board of Paychex, Inc., headquartered in Rochester, New York, with more than 15,500 employees and 100 office locations nationwide. Before starting Paychex, the prevailing wisdom was that it was a waste of time selling payroll services to companies with fewer than 50 employees. Golisano, however, saw an opportunity; he did the math and proved that smaller companies needed payroll processing services just as much as larger companies, while still offering an excellent return on investment. He grew Paychex one partner and franchisee at a time, over many years, and today the company has a market value of $28 billion. Still active in business and philanthropy, he currently mentors the entrepreneurs who run the businesses in which he has invested, and he also oversees his family’s charitable foundation. To date, he has donated over $300 million to a wide range of charitable causes, including educational institutions, children’s hospitals, and especially organizations helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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In this episode, we talk Jay B. Myers (Award-Winning Author & Serial Entrepreneur) as we discuss overcoming adversity in business, why he decided to sell his business, and his newest venture JBM Enterprises. We even talk a little baseball.
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Jay B. Myers is the founder of Interactive Solutions Inc. (ISI), a Memphis-based firm that specializes in video conferencing, distance learning, telemedicine, and audio-visual sales and support.
Jay started ISI in 1996 and has built it into a $25-million company with 51 employees and offices in Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, as well as Birmingham, AL, Oxford, MS, and Little Rock, AR.
ISI has received numerous corporate awards and recognitions in the past several years. The company was named seven times in the past 11 years to INC. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. ISI also was recently featured in the Small Business section of the Wall Street Journal. Also, ISI was named the Memphis Business Journal Small Business of the Year in 2001, and 2003 was the first recipient of the Kemmons Wilson (founder of Holiday Inn) Emerging Business Award.
Before starting ISI, Jay earned numerous sales awards while working for international corporations such as Eastman Kodak and Hewlett Packard.
In 2007, Jay published his first book, Keep Swinging: An Entrepreneur’s Story of Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Small Business Success, and subsequently received the 2010 Ethan Award for success as an entrepreneurial author.
A natural storyteller, Jay is a sought-after speaker at CEO conferences and entrepreneurial development programs where he shares inspiring stories and practical tips based on growing ISI from $11- to $25-million during the Great Recession. Jay’s message, as detailed in his second book, Hitting the Curveballs: How Crisis Can Strengthen and Grow Your Business, reveals creative, practical strategies to achieve business success in difficult times.
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In this episode, we talk to Lenora Ebule (Founder of Bailan Spice), as to why food is more than just something you eat, how her husband pushed her to create her company, and why the African economy is something we should be paying attention to.
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In this episode, we talk to Toni Pergolin(President & CEO of Bancroft and author of Too Important To Fail: Leadership Lessons for Non-Profits), her new book, how she turned around Bancroft twice, and the three leadership styles all non-profit leaders should adopt for success.
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Highly regarded strategic leader with acute financial acumen who has successfully grown companies organically and through mergers and acquisitions. Currently serving as President and CEO of Bancroft, one of the largest human services providers in New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia region, she has more than doubled the size of the organization in ten years. Her ability to lead nonprofit organizations with a focus on delivering excellence with a healthy margin has resulted in a decade of profitable returns enabling reinvestment in the organization’s mission. In 2019, she was honored with the Women of Excellence - Business Excellence Award by SJ Magazine for her vision and business acumen. She has also received the Campbell Soup Extraordinary Leadership Award and was awarded the first Corporate/Business Award by Maria's Women United. She has been recognized for her leadership in many publications including SmartCEO Magazine, Philadelphia Business Journal, SNJ Business People, SJ Biz Main Line Today and received recognition for advancing women's equality. Her first book, Too Important to Fail: Leadership Lessons for Nonprofits comes out in January 2020.
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In this episode, we talk to Dana James-Mwangi(Founder of Cheers Creative) as she shares with us her journey of entrepreneurship, a teacher that made an impact on her early, and the one brand she can not live without.
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From corporate employee to full-time entrepreneur, Dana’s career has evolved from being an in-house print designer to creative agency founder, branding and website strategist, speaker, and teacher.
After undergrad, Dana designed marketing pieces for SunTrust and Wells Fargo and package design for home storage items sold in major retail stores, including Walmart and Target. This experience shaped her understanding of brand design consistency and sparked the desire to offer her knowledge to passionate business owners. With love for clean design and the belief that everyone has a story to tell, Dana founded Cheers Creative, a Memphis-based agency that builds award-winning brand visuals and websites for creative professionals, industry leaders, and
art platforms.
Using the workbook that she developed called the Brand Journal, Dana teaches branding and design workshops in schools including Memphis College of Art and Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory
Charter School.
Since the opening of Cheers in 2012, Dana has developed an international client roster. Her writings, design work, and talks about branding, web design, tech, and entrepreneurship have been featured and referenced in Forbes, Essence, Canada Learning Code, Net Magazine, and more.
Dana gained endorsement from the creators of X, which is one of the most potent and fastest-selling WordPress website themes on the market today. She has built X Theme website templates that help over 170,000 X Theme customers create beautiful websites. Dana’s web design work is also featured on various WordPress website showcases around the web.
Dana received a BFA with a concentration in Graphic Design from the University of Memphis. When she’s not working or contributing to the Memphis arts scene, Dana mentors underserved middle-school-age girls about entrepreneurship through the non-profit organization Envision Lead Grow and spends time with her husband and children.
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In this episode, we talk to Henri Pierre-Jacques(Managing Partner of Harlem Capital Partners), as to how his parents put him on the path he is currently on, who is right for venture capital funding, and his plans to change the VC world.
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Henri Pierre-Jacques is Managing Partner of Harlem Capital Partners, where he focuses on fund strategy, partnerships, value-add opportunities, and financial analysis. He was presented awards for Forbes 30 Under 30, Inc 30 Under 30, EBONY Power 100, and Root 100. He has also been featured in WSJ, Black Enterprise, and PitchBook.
Previously, Henri was a Private Equity Investment Professional at ICV Partners, where he evaluated and conducted due diligence on mid-market buy-out opportunities. Before ICV, he was an Investment Banker in the Real Estate, Gaming & Lodging Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he completed mergers & acquisitions, debt refinances, and various strategic alternatives. Henri sat on a non-profit board, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, for two years.
He received his MBA from Harvard Business School and held a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and minors in Political Science and Business Institutions from Northwestern University. Henri is a Haitian-American originally from Detroit, MI. For fun, he plays basketball and travels around the globe with family and friends.
Contact at henri@harlem.capital
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After Facebook removed the ability to modify link previews last year, a lot of social media managers have resorted to using image posts (with a link in the description) instead. However, click-through rates are 82% lower when using an image post versus a native link preview, so you're missing out on a lot of clicks when you are sharing content. ShareKit brings back the ability to craft the perfect link preview. This is because you get to customize your link without getting IT involved. With ShareKit, digital marketing managers can customize link previews on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Checkout Sharekit for higher click-through rates and cleaner posts.
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In this episode, we talk to Oginga Carr(Certified High-Performance Coach), as we discuss the importance of having a coach, his opinion on the $15 dollar minimum wage, and he talks about the importance of the championship belt at his events.
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Oginga Carr is an author, international seminar leader, organizational structure expert and consultant. He brings 20 years of experience in Sales, Management, and Human Resources. His passion is in the dynamic of change; dealing with it, working through it, and preparing for it. He has worked in the telecommunications, flooring, and print industries. He is also a serial entrepreneur and has served as a magazine publisher, radio show host, TV show host, Executive Director of a non-profit foundation and many other capacities. Oginga focuses on productivity through structure and human capital development. He has trained tens of thousands of HR Professionals in 49 states. He consults with and trains organizations in Human Resources and compliance.
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In this episode, we talk to Oginga Carr(Certified High-Performance Coach), as we discuss the importance of having a coach, his opinion on the $15 dollar minimum wage, and he talks about the importance of the championship belt at his events.
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Oginga Carr is an author, international seminar leader, organizational structure expert and consultant. He brings 20 years of experience in Sales, Management, and Human Resources. His passion is in the dynamic of change; dealing with it, working through it, and preparing for it. He has worked in the telecommunications, flooring, and print industries. He is also a serial entrepreneur and has served as a magazine publisher, radio show host, TV show host, Executive Director of a non-profit foundation and many other capacities. Oginga focuses on productivity through structure and human capital development. He has trained tens of thousands of HR Professionals in 49 states. He consults with and trains organizations in Human Resources and compliance.
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In this episode, we talk to Blake Michelle Morgan(Customer Futurist and author of "The Customer Of The Future) about her latest book, the difference between customer service and customer experience, and why Amazon gets it right.
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Blake Morgan is a leader in customer experience. She is a keynote speaker and customer experience futurist and author of two books on customer experience. Her second book is called “The Customer Of The Future: 10 Guiding Principles For Winning Tomorrow’s Business” (HarperCollins). Her first book was “More is More: How The Best Companies Work Harder And Go Farther To Create Knock Your Socks Off Customer Experiences.” She has worked with Accor Hotels, Accenture, Adobe, Comcast, Parker Hannifin, Ericsson, Verizon, Omron, Genentech and more. Blake is a guest lecturer at Columbia University as well as adjunct faculty at the Rutgers executive education MBA program. Blake contributes to Forbes, the Harvard Business Review and Hemispheres Magazine. She is the host of The Modern Customer Podcast and a weekly customer experience video series on YouTube. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.
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In this episode, we talk to Faizah Husniyah (Owner of Beauty By Faizah) as discusses building her business in Memphis, Why doesn't have to advertise on social media, and why it's important for her daughter to see her succeed.
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In this episode, Jasmin NUHIC (Author & Professional Development Expert) shares with us the work he does, his latest book, and how he is a natural-born educator.
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In this episode, we sit down with Josh Levine(Author of Great Mondays) as he shares insight on his book, how he helps Fortune 500 companies and gives #StartupNation some much needed advice on starting a company.
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In this episode, we sit down with Drs. Todd and Kim Saxton (Professors at the Indiana University School of Business and Co-Authors of "The Titanic Effect") as the share insight on their book, how the husband and wife team met, and give interesting commentary on the NBA/China situation.
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Drs. Todd & Kim Saxton are award-winning professors at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, as well as co-authors of The Titanic Effect, The book is a practical guide to help startup founders, as well as their investors and supporters, successfully navigate the icebergs that so often sink startups in the ideation and early stages of development. They’ll tap into decades of
academic and professional experience in business strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing, market research, and venture-funded startups to help you navigate the “debtbergs” that so often sink early-stage startups.
70% of startups fail. Drs. Todd & Kim Saxton, award-winning professors at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, have witnessed this firsthand, and have made it their mission to help startup founders and investors navigate the “icebergs” that so often sink startups in their early stages. Relying on decades of academic and professional experience in business strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing, and angel investing, Kim and Todd coauthored The Titanic Effect, with serial tech entrepreneur Michael Cloran. The book is a practical guide to help entrepreneurs and their supporters successfully launch and grow ventures. Kim and Todd have advised, helped launch, and invested in hundreds of startups spanning life sciences, software, sports, consumer products, and services. They serve on various boards of entrepreneurial ventures and startup advisory associations. The pair have shared their expertise from the stage to dozens of audiences, including entrepreneurship and professional development associations, academic societies, and global companies like Roche Diagnostics and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Check out The Titanic Effect website.
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In this episode, we sit down with Brett Swarts (Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions) as he shares with us his days of playing college basketball, how businesses can benefit from a deferred sales trust, and lastly some lasting words of motivation.
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Brett Swarts is the CEO of Capital Gains Tax Solutions and every year equips hundreds of business professionals with the Deferred Sales Trust tool to help their high net worth clients solve capital gains tax deferral limitations. His experience includes: numerous Deferred Sales Trust, Delaware Statue Trust, 1031 exchanges and $85,000,000 in closed commercial real estate brokerage transactions. He’s an active commercial real estate broker and investor himself with experience and holdings in Multifamily, Senior Housing, Retail, Medical Office and Mixed-Use properties. He is a licensed California Real Estate Broker and holds series 22
and 63 licenses. He is formerly an associate at the largest Commercial Real Estate Brokerage firm in the country and has years of experience and hands-on training from some of the best
in the business. As a trustee, he is passionate in educating about capital gains tax deferral with a Deferred Sales Trust, how to divest from a business or real estate and gain freedom from feeling hostage to a 1031 exchange, and then invest back into and back out of real estate at any time (all capital gains tax deferred). Brett is considered one of the most well-rounded capital gains tax deferral experts and informative speakers on the West Coast. His audiences are challenged to lean into multiple capital gains tax
deferral strategies, create and develop a passive cash flow wealth plan of their own, and execute on this plan so they can create and preserve more wealth. Brett lives in Roseville, California, with his wife, Melanie and their 4 daughters and 1 son.
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In this episode, we sit down with Margaret Dolan(President & CEO of LaunchTN) as she with us being born in Memphis but growing up in Canada, a recap of the 36|86 Entrepreneurship Festival, and the mission of Launch Tennessee.
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Ms. Dolan brings a wealth of financial, executive and civic experience to her role as President and CEO of Launch Tennessee. Launch Tennessee is a public-private partnership that supports entrepreneurs from ideation to exit and is guided by a vision of making Tennessee the most startup-friendly state in the nation.
She most recently was Principal, neil Strategies, LLC, an independent consulting firm and Managing Director for AuthEX, a subsidiary of Worth Group, LLC. Dolan also served as President & CEO of LocalShares, LLC and its subsidiaries, LocalShares Investments, LLC and LocalShares Knowledge, LLC prior to the acquisition of LocalShares by Worth Group, LLC. LocalShares, through its RIA and in partnership with an independent fiduciary trust, brought the first city-based exchange-traded fund to market and developed thirty city-based indices that measured the performance of headquartered companies in various US metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs). Prior to that, Ms. Dolan served as President & CEO, Saint Thomas Health Foundations as well as Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Saint Thomas Health, a subsidiary of Ascension Health. Ms. Dolan spent over two decades at Ingram Industries Inc. where she advanced to vice president of community relations serving in a lead role in family and corporate philanthropic and civic activity. Ms. Dolan began her career at KPMG, LLP (formerly Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.).
Ms. Dolan graduated from the University of Tennessee, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (with honors) majoring in Accounting. She earned her Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management (Beta Gamma Sigma) where she received the Dean Martin S. Geisel Leadership Award. A Certified Public Accountant, Ms. Dolan is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Ms. Dolan currently serves on the governing boards of the Nashville Business Coalition and United Way of Metropolitan Nashville (past Chair). She concluded her work as a member of the Fifth Third Bank Tennessee Board in late 2017.
In addition, Ms. Dolan is engaged with the International Women’s Forum, Nashville’s Agenda Steering Committee, Rotary Club of Nashville (past President), and the Board & CEO Advisory Council for United Way Worldwide. She is a Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Nashville and a graduate of Leadership Nashville.
Her previous board service includes Adventure Science Center, Alignment Nashville, Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville, Books from Birth of Middle Tennessee, Tennessee Charter School Incubator, Center for Nonprofit Management, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, Junior League of Nashville, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Downtown Partnership, Nashville Public Education Foundation (past Chair), Project Reflect, Tennessee Business Roundtable (past Chair), Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management Alumni Board, and the Rotary Club of Nashville (past President).
Ms. Dolan was recognized with the Nashville Public Education Foundation’s 2013 Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award, and in 2015 she was inducted into the prestigious Academy for Women of Achievement by the YWCA of Middle Tennessee.
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In this episode, we sit down with Chris Washington(Owner of Chris-On-Call) as he shares with us the ins and out of his business, how he faces adversity and why do what you love is always the best course of action.
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In this episode, we sit down with Betty Jean Bell (Creator of BeingBadAss.com) as she shares with us her early days as an aspiring opera singer, what she learned on a trip to Miami, and some of here favorite cartoons growing up.
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In this episode, we sit down with Liz Kinnmark(Owner of Bendy Beast Fitness) as she shares with us her early days into entrepreneurship, the moment she became unemployable, and how she came up with the name for Bendy Beast.
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In this episode, we sit down with Jake Plummer (Co-Founder of ReadyList Sports). He shares with us the mindset it takes to play quarterback at the highest level, why kids should play multiple sports, and why he and fellow co-founder Chad Friehauf feel they have created the tool to take athletes to the next level.
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Associate Producer: Donald L. Roan
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In this episode, we talk to Terry Ogburn (Founder of Ogburn Business Solutions), as he shares with us his origin story, how he navigated the economic downturn in the late 70's and early 80's, and also what he does at Ogburn Business Solutions.
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In this episode, we talk to Jon Warner (Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor) as he shares his origin story. He also talks about his new book "Slam: Build your startup idea or early stage business with the Startup Launch Assistance Map" and so much more.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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In a new Takeover episode, insurance expert Vicskeyas Faith Moore explains the importance of incorporating your business, having life insurance, and so much more!
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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In this episode, we talk to Justine Reichman (Founder of NextGenChef)as she shares her origin story of her path of entrepreneurship. She also shares why she love the foodpreneur space, her goals with NextGenChef, and so much more.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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In this episode, we talk to Audrey P. Willis (Co-Founder of Code Crew) as she shares her path of entrepreneurship. She will also share her perspective on the future of tech, if she believes in a UBI (Universal Basic Income) and more.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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In this episode, we sit down with Monte Wyatt (Executive Coach & Author of Pulling Out Profits). We talk about his origin story as a farm boy, his book "Pulling Profits Out Of A Hat" and so much more.
Bio
As CEO of AddingZEROS, an executive development firm and one of the top coaches inActionCOACH Business Coaching, Monte Wyatt brings over twenty-five years of remarkable leadership, business and personal development experience to executives and their organizations. Monte’s brand promise is threefold – Advance a career. Transform a company. Achieve incredible results. To fulfill these promises, Monte defines what he does in four words:
Awareness: He helps you see things that you cannot see in yourself and your organization.
Education: He brings proven strategies in leadership and management, influencing up
and down, hiring and training your team, strategic thinking and execution planning,
communication adapting, business and personal development.
Implementation: He assists you in thinking through and putting the education into practice
into your daily activities.
Discipline: Monte holds you accountable to your goals and actions that you commit to.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Edited by: Alejandro Giron(https://alegiron.com) and Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
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How do you get your app idea from concept to the marketplace?
We sit down with Samuel Morhaim(Founder of VantageIO) as he answers this question and more. We start with his origin story and the tech culture down in Miami. He also shares with us the step by step process of getting an app from ideation to market. Lastly, before the break, he shares how you can get funding for your idea.
After the break, we discuss the work he does at Vantageio and Samuel give StartupNation words of motivation to move forward.
More on Samuel Morhaim
Sammy Morhaim is an accomplished software architect and serial entrepreneur with 18+ years of experience in the software industry. He has personally led 3 companies from concept, funding, and exit and is now dedicated to helping startups create technologies that users will use and love. His experience has been applied in a variety of industries like Healthcare, Marketing, and FinTech. He focuses on web, mobile, IoT and machine learning.
Samuel can talk about:
- Creating technologies for startups
- Tech entrepreneur challenges
- Product inception and design
- Building tech teams
- SaaS launch strategies
- Quality assurance and control
- Machine learning
- Emerging technologies
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Reflection Point Theme
Light Thought var 3 by Kevin MacLeod
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How do you work "on" and not just "in" the business?
We sit down with Adam Lean, Founder of The CFO Project, as he discusses not liking accounting even though he was an accounting major, the difference on revenue and profit, and how to keep as much profit as possible.
Later Adam explains in detail what his team does at The CFO Project and he shares some motivation with StartupNation.
In this week's Reflection Point, we dive into the difference between working on the business as opposed to just in it which includes a great piece by The New York Times on the subject.
More On Adam
Adam Lean knows what he was meant to do. After graduating from college, he became an accountant, but quickly realized it was not his calling. He started an eCommerce store, and things started out great. But before long, something felt off. Sales were up, his business seemed to be growing, but his profits just weren’t telling the same story. Even as an accountant, he couldn’t figure out why.
Like many business owners, Adam was wearing ALL the hats in his business and struggled to devote the necessary time/energy to take a closer look at what was working, what wasn’t working, and what he should be doing to boost the financial health of his company.
So, Adam set out to find out exactly what he should be focusing on to have a more financially stable business. And from this quest, Adam started The CFO Project. Today, Adam and his team of “Chief Financial Officers” work with business owners who are struggling to make the right decisions to yield a profit. Together, they plot out a roadmap to guide each clients’ business to become more profitable and have more cash flow, allowing those business owners to not only have a business that’s financially solid but to have a business that they can enjoy again.
They’re not like most business coaches, consultants, or gurus. They’re more like financial business coaches that focus on RESULTS. To Adam, results mean more profit & more cash flow for a business.
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Contact Adam @ 803-638-8020 adam@thecfoproject.com
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Edited by: Alejandro Giron(https://alegiron.com) and Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
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What are the right color buttons for your white shirt?
We sit down Michael Alan Tate (Founder of Same Page Consulting) to answer that question and more. We start off with Michels story as he talks about his days at a talent management company and how asking a question lead to an organization creating a new role for him. He also talks about his time there at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. Next, we talk about the book the " The White Shirt" and a mentor that lead him on the direction he is on. He also talks about how much his faith has guided his business ventures. Lastly, he talks about the family career tree that he conducts with his clients.
After the break, Michael shares with us the work he does at his company the same page consulting. He also reflects on the testimonials he receives. Lastly, Michael shares with StartupNation motivation to keep going.
More on Michael Alan Tate
As president and CEO of On the Same Page Consulting, Michael Alan Tate works with successful executives, entrepreneurs, and technical professionals who are seeking a simple action-focused plan to effectively manage career transitions, keep teams on the same page, and prepare for positive leadership succession.
With over 20 years’ experience as an executive coach, consultant, and strategist, Mike knows that successful people want to navigate the murky waters of career transition as quickly and effectively as possible. Drawing on his own experience, Mike developed a unique consulting strategy, in which he helps each of his clients create a powerful and succinct strategic plan, incorporating prioritized actions and accountabilities set in a whole-life perspective -- all in just 24 hours.
Mike’s work goes above and beyond standard executive coaching. He understands the power of a career transition, and he knows its impact reaches beyond the office threshold. In his latest book, The White Shirt, Mike speaks not only to those facing career transitions but also to their loved ones (spouses, partners, parents, children, siblings, friends), who can and should be involved
in the process of designing a career plan. Whether graduating from college, struggling to find a job, re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or preparing for retirement, readers will be inspired to successfully navigate their transition while maintaining a healthy, happy balanced life.
Contact Michael Alan Tate
Call @ 205-533-0429
Email @ mike@michaelalantate.com
Or visit his website at michaelalantate.com
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
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What does it look like face adversity and still have the willingness to succeed?
We sit down with Jerry Brazie (Founder & CEO of Senvoy, LLC) to answer that question and more. We start with Jerry's origin story, which begins with very humble beginnings in Portland, Oregon, as he built experience with many different jobs. Next, Jerry tells the story of staying up eight straight days working in his business. He attributes that mindset to why he has been able to attain $450 million in sales in his company. Later Jerry talks about his show "The Jerry Brazie Podcast" what he wants his listeners to get from it. Lastly, before the break, Jerry talks about how he gets better as an entrepreneur.
After the break, Jerry gives his take on entrepreneurship and the state of American business. Jerry also reflects on his 20 years of keeping the doors of Senvoy, LLC. Lastly, he shares with us the importance of family time and leaves StartupNation with lasting word of wisdom.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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How do you fire everyone in the company and become a 6-time Inc. 5000 honoree?
In this episode, we sit down with Todd Palmer(Founder of Extraordinary Advisors) as he answers this question and more. We start with Todd's origin story in Michigan with his first dive into entrepreneurship was selling candy at school. Todd goes on to share his insight into the resurgence of Detroit and how entrepreneurship is playing a vital role. Next, we dive into Todd's book "The Job Search Process" and the value the reader gets from it. Todd also talks about job prospects in the future. Lastly, before the break, he talks about the pivotal point in his company that leads to a turnaround and being honored as an Inc. 5000 company six times which leads to this week's Reflection Point segment about not being afraid to start over.
After the break, Todd talks about Extraordinary Advisors and the work he does there. Later Todd talks about his son and his favorite pastime baseball. Lastly, StartupNation gets some lasting words of motivation.
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Reflection Point Theme
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How valuable is it to provide your clients with peace of mind?
In this episode, we sit down with P. Brendon Lundberg(President & CEO of Radiant Health Management Corp.) to answer this and more. We start with Brendon's origin that begins with his early days of entrepreneurship, including starting a record company. Next, we shift into Brendan's book "Radiant Relief: A Case For A Better Solution for Chronic Pain". Brendon goes on to explain how to navigate mature markets with a new idea. Before the break, Brendon also shares with us a very personal story about the financial difficulties he had around the financial crisis which leads to this week's "Reflection Point" segment about the stigma of bankruptcy.
After the break, we dive into the business of Radiant Pain Relief Centres and the work he does there. We also discuss the growing importance of mental health. Brendon also shares his companies values in doing the right thing and how that responsibility is critical. Lastly, Brendon leaves words of encouragement to StartupNation.
Contact Radiant:
19767 SW 72nd Ave, Suite 102
Tualatin OR 97062
(503) 379-0790
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Reflection Point Theme
Light Thought var 3 by Kevin MacLeod
Do you need tons of capital to grow your business?
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Petros(Founder of PinchForth) to answer this question and more. We start with his origin story going to college in upstate New York and wanting to be a copywriter. He also shares the importance of pivoting and adapting in your business which leads to this week's Reflection point segment really driving this point home further. Later, Nick talks about maximizing your resources. Before the break, Nick shares the best and worst pieces of advice he has ever gotten.
After the break, we dive into the business of PinchForth.com and the services it provides. He also shares what he means by PinchForth selling growth. Lastly, Nick leaves StartupNation with words of wisdom.
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Reflection Point Theme
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How can you stay ahead of your competition?
We sit down with Maria Pesin(Founder of Vibe Consulting) for the answer and more. We start with her origin story which takes place in Brooklyn, NY and she also discusses her time at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Next, she talks about her work in building the Jessica Simpson brand. Next, Maria talks about the importance of having a unique selling proposition. Later she breaks down how fashion trends are determined which leads to this week's "Reflection Point" segment about the importance of collecting customer data.
After the break, we dive into Vibe Consulting and the services she provides. Next, Maria shares advice on what to keep in mind when you have celebrity endorsements for your product or service. Lastly, Maria gives StartupNation words of encouragement.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Reflection Point Theme
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Can crowdfunding be the key to success in your business?
We sit down with Mark Roderick (Founder of Crowdfundattny.com) to answer that question and more. We start with Mark's origin as he shares that he didn't come from an entrepreneurial background. Next, he breaks down what crowdfunding is and who can take advantage of it. He also shares why he writes a blog post to help people even if they don't become a client of his. Lastly, before the break, he shares if he believes crowdfunding needs more regulation.
After the break, he talks about the work he does a Flaster Greenberg. Next, he shifts to talking about philanthropy and building a great team. Lastly, Mark leaves us with his superpower and lasting words of wisdom.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Can your body be the reason that your business is not scaling?
We sit down with Christine Lang(Author & Medical Intuitive) to answer this question and more. We start with her origin story of dealing with allergies while law school. Next, she talks about her interactions with the traditional medical community. Lastly, we dive into her book "The Body Whisperer: Your Symptoms Tell Me Your Truth"
After the break, Christine goes into how she helps her clients and the services she provides. She goes on to share how she helps companies to be more cohesive. Lastly, she leaves StartupNation with words of motivation.
More on Christine
As a young lawyer, Christine was plagued by constant allergies. Determined to find a cure, she voraciously studied different forms of
alternative medicine. She cured her allergies, and along the way discovered her amazing gift – to see people’s energy and hear their
spirit!
Christine has now worked as a medical intuitive for over 20 years, helping clients all over the world. From executives to busy
moms, celebrities to pro athletes, Christine helps each client understand how their bodies absorb stress and how physical symptoms can result. “Each person’s spirit can give great insight into how a person’s life – and body – got to where it is today. So often our spirit will use physical symptoms to direct us to areas of our life that need to be changed, or to beliefs we hold that are inaccurate.”
Christine has learned from the spirit world that when we resolve our internal issues and release stored tension, we support the body’s natural healing processes. In a session, she becomes the translator for a client’s spirit, allowing the client to engage in profound conversations with her spirit to learn about healthier relationships, reducing self- judgment, forgiveness, and healing on every level.
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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How important is it to notice a changing industry and take advantage of it?
In this episode, we sit down with Ena Esco (Founder of Ivy Multimedia & Host of The Verbally Effective Podcast) to answer that question and more. First, we start with her origin story in Beaumont, Texas and being recruited to go to college in Memphis. She later talks about her voiceover work and her time in corporate America. Before the break, she talks about the importance of professional development.
After the break, we talk about the launch date of the Verbally effective podcast and how it started. She goes on to talk about the struggles of being in a male-dominated industry of media. Lastly, she shares with is her superpower and leaves StatupNation with some last words of wisdom.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson
Associate Producers: SunAh Marie
Edited by: Alejandro Giron(https://alegiron.com) and Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Can you change your career to a more fulfilling one?
In this episode, we sit down with Kirsten Bunch (Best Selling Author & Career Transition Coach) to answer this question and more. She starts by telling us her origin story that led her to travel around the world. Next, Kirsten talks about how she prepares for public speaking engagements. Lastly, Kirsten shares her professional development routine.
After the break, she explains what a reinvention strategist is. Next, she shares the work her clients go through in order to make a successful transition. Lastly, she leaves us with words of motivation.
More On Kirsten
Kirsten Bunch is the author of the international bestselling book, Next Act, Give Back: Discover Your Personal Path to Go From Being Charitable to Being a Changemaker.
Kirsten works with creative and innovative women and men who want to use their experience, ideas, and networks to address some of today’s most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges.
Her clients, which range from a neuroscientist to a celebrity stylist, have one thing in common: they have the power to change the world.
Kirsten spent 25 years traveling to over 50 countries for game-changing organizations like the Rainforest Alliance and VisionSpring. She helped fundraise over $20 million and designed and managed social change programs in 10 countries.
Her work has been featured in Forbes, O, The Oprah Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine.
Check out Kirsten's website to read her blog and purchase her book.
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Can you use entrepreneurship to change the world?
In this episode, we hang out with Tiffany Yau (Founder of FulPhil) to answer this question and more. She starts her story at the University of Pennsylvania and the Hult Ivy program. Next, she shares why her generation is really moving towards social entrepreneurship. Next, she shares with us why she decided to do this work in Philadelphia and not in her hometown of Los Angeles.
After the break, we dive into the work of Ful-Phil and the goals in the future. We learn about Tiffany’s superpower and she leaves StartupNation with words of motivation.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Can anyone make a go at it in real estate?
In this episode, we hang out with Kevin Bupp (Founder & CEO of Sunrise Capital Partners) to answer this question and more. He first shares his origin story of entrepreneurship that had him with a paper route and making custom speaker boxes with his older brother. Next he shares with us how he met David and how he pushed him into real estate. Kevin also talks about the great recession of 2008 and how it took a toll on the real estate industry. He also provides insight on what he learned from that time.
After the break, Kevin share with us more about his company and his goals with it. Next, he shares with us his top rated podcast. Lastly, he shares with us his philanthropic ventures and leaves us with some lasting words of motivation.
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Can LinkedIn be your ally to entrepreneurial success?
In this episode, we sit down with A.J. Wilcox (Founder of B2Linked) as he shares his origin story which includes being fired from corporate America. Next, he shares about a hike that provides some clarity. Later he shares what the entrepreneurial culture in Utah. Before the break, he talks about being a certified LinkedIn marketer and why he is crazy about podcasts.
After the break, A.J. dives more into what B2Linked is and how he services his clients. Later he shares why his team is so good at what they do and final motivational thoughts.
More On A.J. Wilcox
AJ Wilcox is a long-time digital marketer who fell in love with the LinkedIn Ads platform in 2011. He founded B2Linked.com in 2014, which specializes in LinkedIn Ads account management, training, and consulting. Since then, he has managed hundreds of accounts and a combined $100 million in ad spend on the network. He has worked directly with several of LinkedIn’s top 10 accounts. AJ’s entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in his faith. After he was fired from his last job, he was offered multiple job opportunities. He prayed to God to figure out what he should do and the answer was to turn them all down and start his own business — and he's never looking back!
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Can improving your memory be your competitive advantage in business?
In this episode, we sit down with Chester Santos, The International Man Of Memory. He shares with us his origin story and how he got his own theme song. Next, he shares with us his training regimen and how he leveraged becoming the U.S. Memory Champion into a business that takes him all around the world. Chester also takes us back to 2008 when he won it all which leads to our Reflection Point segment and what entrepreneurs can learn from his story. Lastly, before the break, he shares with us why after he won that he was booked for many interviews but explains that was where the real work of building a company started.
After the break, Chester takes us through his website and his online course. He also shares how he came up with the pricing and what value his clients get. Chester also tells us about his role as a mentor to a young person who competes in memory competitions. Lastly, he shares with us how he manages his time and leaves StartupNation with some lasting words of motivation.
More On Chester Santos
Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion is widely regarded to be the world’s leading memory skills expert. Through his entertaining and educational television appearances, professional seminars, and best-selling books, Chester has helped millions of people around the world to realize the benefits of improved memory and sharper mind.
He is highly sought-after by the media for his exceptional skills and expertise. CNN, ABC, PBS, NBC, CBS, BBC, and the Science Channel have all featured Chester and his memory building tips for viewers. When newspapers and magazines need memory improvement tips for their readers, they also seek out Chester Santos. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and most recently, TIME Magazine featured his advice for remembering numbers in a December 2018 Special Edition entitled, “The Science of Memory”.
Chester is also a best-selling author. His first book, “Instant Memory Training for Success”, was published by leading academic publisher John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) in 2016. It quickly became a bestseller in WHSmith stores across the UK and also on the Amazon UK website in multiple categories. Chester’s second book, “Mastering Memory: Techniques to Turn Your Brain from a Sieve to a Sponge”, was published by leading nonfiction publisher Sterling Publishing (Sterling) in 2018. It is currently (as of 2019) still featured in the Psychology section of almost every Barnes & Noble store across the USA. Chester’s books have been acquired by 246 public libraries worldwide.
As the preeminent thought leader on memory skills and their effect on one’s professional, personal, and academic success, Chester has been booked to give presentations in over 30 countries. He has entertained and educated people of varying backgrounds, including executives for CEO Clubs International and YPO, investment professionals for NASDAQ and Credit Suisse, students for organizations at Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard, and even actors for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation.
His keynote speaking credits include TEDx with some of the nation’s most highly regarded professors and scientists, the prestigious Talks at Google program featuring “the world’s most influential thinkers, creators, makers and doers”, and the International Festival of Brilliant Minds in Puebla that had him speaking to an audience of 5000 people along with Nobel Prize winners, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other luminaries.
Chester Santos is also the personal memory and mind coach to some notable celebrities, politicians, professional athletes, and high-powered executives.
From recalling a random 100-plus digit sequence in five minutes to naming every U.S. Congress person’s state and district number, there’s no memory challenge Chester hasn’t taken on. While Chester understands his exceptional skill, he also believes that every person has the ability to demonstrate amazing abilities with their memory gave the proper technique and guidance. Through workshops, corporate training, or his renowned speeches and presentations, Chester has developed a knack for passing on valuable memory techniques in ways that are easy to understand and retain for years to come. In his workshops, Chester has taught an 85-year-old to recite every Academy Award Best Picture winner in the last 25 years. Every one of his speaking engagements ends with a standing ovation. On nearly every continent in the world, Chester has inspired millions of people to develop their memory. And as the International Man of Memory, this is the accomplishment that makes him most proud.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Reflection Point Theme
Light Thought var 3 by Kevin MacLeod
Could you build a successful web design company?
In this episode, we chop it up with Lee Blue (Founder of DoubleStack.net) He takes us through his origin story graduating from college as a computer science major and going to work for the US Government doing bio-terrorism surveillance. From there Lee moves on to share what the most fascinating things that have happened in web design. Before the break, Lee talks about speaking at the WooConference.
After the break, Lee discusses the value what his Facebook group gets. Later breaks down how they can protect themselves from payment data security. Lastly leaves us with great words of motivation.
More On Lee Blue
Lee has spent the last 16 years running his web design agency and the last 10 years deeply involved in the WordPress community. He regularly speaks at WordCamps, presented at WooConf, and has worked with hundreds of WordPress developers and freelancers through Cart66, the WordPress eCommerce platform he founded in 2008.
Having studied the WordPress community and economy deeply over the last 10 years. Lee developed the DoubleStack program to equip WordPress developers with the tools, skills, and the mindset they need to rise above the saturated WordPress marketplace and succeed in today’s new economy. His students are trained in delivering profitable business development solutions and they have the advanced technical skills to implement those concepts – both for themselves and for their clients.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
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Tomorrow - Bensound
Can you use artificial Intelligence in your business to propel growth?
In this episode, we chat with Magnus Unemyr (Author of Data-Driven Marketing With Artificial Intelligence) to discuss this and more. First, we start with the early days of him helping with the family business being in charge of internet marketing. Later Magnus shares with us the subtle things we can do with our websites in order to maximize SEO. We also dive into his book where Magnus explains the concept of data being used a currency.
After the break, Magnus shares with us the course he created for small businesses and what kind of value people can expect from those. We also get into a very interesting conversation about if there are ethical limits to how far-reaching technology should go. Lastly, Magnus shares with us his favorite places to visit and gives StartupNation motivation to move forward.
More On Magnus Unemyr
Magnus is a renowned author, global speaker and thought-leader in the field of marketing automation, with a particular focus on advanced integration, marketing with artificial intelligence, and how data and insights from Internet-connected devices can drive marketing automation logic.
Magnus has spent the past 20+ years in the global software industry, focusing on marketing the Internet-of-Things technology in the semiconductor chip industry. He co-founded an international software company that built and maintained a distributor network in 50 countries. He now concentrates his efforts on helping companies advance and grow their business by sharing his knowledge as an independent consultant.
Magnus has published many popular books on Internet marketing, Marketing Automation, Entrepreneurship, Internet-of-Things and Artificial intelligence. His latest book, released 2018, is entitled ‘Data-Driven Marketing with Artificial Intelligence: Harness the Power of Predictive Marketing and Machine Learning’.
Magnus currently resides in Sweden and is a sought-after speaker for seminars and conferences in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, throughout Europe and the USA. He’s is also the founder and author of the blog www.unemyr.com/blog a leading source for marketing automation and AI.
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Written by: Dominic Lawson
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Can you grow a company that impacts the world?
In this episode, we chat with Warren Bravo of Green Relief to answer that question and more. We dive into his early days of the family business and how he rose through the rack of the president of the company. Next, he talks about the leap of faith he took in starting Green Relief and what its been like starting a company with his wife. He also shares with us what were some of those early mistakes in starting Green Relief.
After the break, Warren breaks down the Aquaponics system and how it can be a model for the rest of the world. Later, he shares his take on the rolling back of sentences related to the product he sells. Lastly, he talks about his wife and co-founder Lynn Bravo and his motivation for StartupNation.
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Warren Bravo is the co-founder and CEO of Green Relief: a licensed producer devoted to bringing innovation and social responsibility to the medical cannabis field through the use of aquaponics. By combining aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (soilless plant growth), aquaponics organically simulates a balanced ecosystem in which plants can thrive.
After graduating from Mohawk College in Hamilton, Warren became the third-generation of Bravo to join the family business – Bravo Cement Contracting. By the early 1990s, Bravo had climbed from journeyman cement finisher to company president, leading the business to become the largest concrete floor finishing company in Canada and building a worldwide presence.
In 2013, Bravo took a leap of faith, leaving Bravo Cement to establish Green Relief Inc. with co-founder Steve LeBlanc. Their mission: help patients improve their quality of life while
Can you grow a company that impacts the world?
In this episode, we chat with Warren Bravo of Green Relief to answer that question and more. We dive into his early days of the family business and how he rose through the rack of the president of the company. Next, he talks about the leap of faith he took in starting Green Relief and what its been like starting a company with his wife. He also shares with us what were some of those early mistakes in starting Green Relief.
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Are you attacking your business that leads to success?
In this episode, Dennis Plucinik (Founder of Attck) shows us how to do it and more. First he starts off by sharing his journey entrepreneurship at an early age and how he use to draw comic book characters while on the bench of his baseball games. Later he talks about overcoming cancer and how it framed his entrepreneurial journey. Dennis also shares why he buys lunch for his employees which leads to a Reflection Point segment.
After the break, We dive into Dennis’ company ATTCK and what it was like doing some work for the United Nations. He later goes on to share why its important to not steal your employees time. Later he goes on to talk about the preparing for marathons and goes on to give words of encouragement
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Reflection Point Theme
Light Thought var 3 by Kevin MacLeod
Are you living your best life?
In this episode, we sit down with Kim Foster Carlson(Author of Good Enough: How to Overcome Fear of Failure and Perfectionism to Live Your Best Life) as we answer this question and more. We start by learning about how she got into broadcast journalism. We transition to learn about one of her most challenging days in journalism covering a school shooting. Later while covering the NBA finals, we learn how Steph Curry lives his best life and why he plays with no fear on the court.
After the break, we get into Kim’s book more as we discuss what her son Connor taught her about perfectionism and the 90% rule. She also shares what she thinks Edward R. Murrow would think about the state of journalism today. Lastly, Kim leaves us with encouraging words as we move forward with our entrepreneurial path.
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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Are you getting anywhere with your video marketing?
In this episode, we sit down with Kala Philo(Creator of MirrorYourBrillianceOnVideo.com) as she shows us the ropes and more. She first starts by telling us about a journey when she sold her car and went traveling. She goes on to tell us about her project Farm Shorts and what she learned from it. Later, she shares with us how she sharpens her saw with professional development.
After the break, Kala shares with us how she consults entrepreneurs on how they can add value using video and why it's so important.
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Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
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Cielo - Huma-Huma
Reflection Point Theme
Light Thought by Kevin MacLeod
Are you ready to be successful?
In this episode, we bring in Steven F. Sanders for the first Takeover Edition of The Startup Life Podcast. He shares the concept of what separates the people who talk about what they are going to do from the people that actually do it. He starts by sharing that successful people have the desire and what that looks like. Steve shares with us his football playing days to help frame what that looks like. Next, he talks about having the discipline to really focus on the task at hand and sacrifice the instant gratification. He will challenge you to ask if you have the willingness to put in the 10, 000 hours to be successful. Lastly, before the break, he talks about having the direction. How do you create the plan for the success you seek.
After the break, he talks about the drive towards your success. Why being relentless in your resolve is so important. Next, he talks about having the dream and moving towards unapologetically. Lastly, he shares the concept of a dream team. He says that you must have the right people around you in order to accomplish your goals.
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Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ
Are you being fearful or are you being selfish?
In the 100th episode of The Startup Life Podcast, we explore this notion. In the first segment, I share what the path has been like since we started the show on Nov. 1, 2016. I share how long it took me to record my first episode and I give a shoutout to every person who has come on the show. In the second segment, we discuss what you can expect from the show moving forward. We talk about uploading more content each week and new formats for the show as well.
After the break, in a very short segment, we talk about the importance of entrepreneurs trying new things. Lastly, we talk about why its time for people to stop being selfish with your idea. We talk about how you are depriving not only the people around you but more importantly yourself.
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What does it look like when being your true self leads to living your best life?
In this episode, we sit down with Munirah Safiyah Jones (Creator of Junt Land) answers this question and more. She first starts with her origin story as shares as she has always been writing and putting on shows with her siblings. Next, she shares the many inspirations behind her content and writings. Munirah goes on to share the writers and shows that inspire her on her path. Lastly, before the break, she shares her affinity for Memphis.
After the break, Munirah gives advice to new creatives and some things they should consider and also the importance of why content creators should take breaks. She goes on to talk about Imposter Syndrome and gives StartupNation words of wisdom.
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Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ
Other Music
Tomorrow - Bensound https://youtu.be/osg9PmkfTB0
Happiness - Bensound https://youtu.be/64cvDqZPkos
Can you make money and empower people at the same time?
In this episode, we sit down with Kelly McCausey (Creator of LovePeopleMakeMoney.com) answers this question and more. She first starts with her origin story as her first business was building websites for stay at home moms and an internet radio show. She also shares how she learned those skills by working in the office at her church. She later shares what she learned from a mentor that tended to overcomplicate things. Kelly also shares with us how tough it got for her in 2002 and how she applies what she learns today.
After the break, Kelly talks about why she highlights women on her podcast. Next, she transitions into how she coaches her clients to pursue their businesses with fear. She also shares with us what StartupNation what they get from her free brandable content bundle.
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Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ
Other Music
Tomorrow - Bensound https://youtu.be/osg9PmkfTB0
Happiness - Bensound https://youtu.be/64cvDqZPkos
In this episode, Gary Robinson of SCORE comes on to share all the resources and success stories that his organizations have.
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What is a Job To Be Done Practitioner?
In this episode, we sit down with Brian Rhea (JTBD Expert & Creator of FeatureAudit.com) answers this question and more. He starts by sharing the beginnings in East Texas and how his dad put him on a path early on to be an entrepreneur with website design. Later, he shares his time as a middle school art teacher and what his student taught him. Brian also shares his experience of another startup he was apart of. Brian also shares with StartupNation the value of Customer interviews. Lastly, before the break, he shares what he learns from mentors and mentees.
After the break, Brain brings up the value that you get from the JTBD Knowledge Library. He also talks about all the other amazing services he offers including his new venture FeatureAudit.com. Brian also shares with us his philosophy on if we are moving towards a UBI and the greatest video game he has ever played.
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Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ
Other Music
Happiness - Bensound https://youtu.be/64cvDqZPkos
Boost - Joakim Karud https://youtu.be/gWzd1oMggSA
Vexento - Space Ride https://youtu.be/85wgOCDX1do
Tomorrow - Bensound https://youtu.be/osg9PmkfTB0
What is the formula for financial freedom?
In this episode, we sit down with Damion Lupo (Author & and Founder of Transformation Nation) who provides us with the answer and more. He starts by sharing with us how his first startup came to past because he didn’t have money for video games and also shares where he thinks the industry is going. Next, he shares how his dad and Elon Musk are huge inspirations to him. He also goes on to share with us why he started over 45 companies and why he doesn’t care that over half of them didn’t work. Later, Damion talks about how he lost his real estate empire in the Great Recession of 2008 and how he slowly gained it back. He also shares with us the process of coauthoring a book. Before the break, Damion shares with us all about Black Belt Wealth.
After the break, Damion shares with us his perspective his take on cryptocurrency and the future of currency. Damian shares with his philosophy of engaging in the process whether it be investing, starting a business, and everything else in your life. Next Damion shares with us the Qualified Retirement Plan or QRP and why he doesn’t trust financial advisors. Damion moves on to discuss his mastermind group and his meeting with Grant Cardone. Lastly, he shares with us how he created a martial art and what his superpower is.
Best Selling Author in personal finance and money thinking, host of the Transformation Nation podcast, owner of 30+ companies and
founder of his own martial art - Yokido ® Damion outrightly rejects regret and speaks to it as the ultimate life failure. He has a
unique approach to living a full-filled life by breaking rules and making more mistakes, faster, than the competition - his key to success. Playing by a different set of rules, he even bought his first rental house with a VISA, a move that snowballed into owning 150 rental houses in 7 states in less than 5 years. In 2008 he lost the entire $20 million but recreated his wealth and reinvented his life over 4 transformational years. Today he leads 3 global companies with one unified mission - to Free People from Money Bondage.
Contact Damion at damionlupo@gmail.com
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Music Credits:
Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Reflection Point Theme
Light Thought by Kevin MacLeod
Lasting Thoughts Theme
Tomorrow -Bensound
Other Music
Happiness-Bensound
Rain & Tears-Neutrin05
What would happen if you fully embraced millennials in your business?
In this episode, we sit down with Lee Caraher (Founder and CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing) who provides us with the answer and more. She starts by sharing with us how she started the company out of neccessity and what that transition looked like. She even shares why her and her husband have weekly meetings to check in. Next, Caraher talks about who inspires her as an entrepreneur and why many entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley really do not inspire her. Later, Lee shares with us the infamous day in the US economy, Sept. 15. 2008, and how that day lead to her writing her best seller, “Millennials & Management.”
After the break, Lee shares with us how to deal with ,as entrepreneurs leading teams, the unprecedented five different generations in the workforce and her latest book “The Boomerang Principle.” Next, she talks about the need for more female voices as authors. Lee later shares her experience with working the E3 conference. Lastly she shares her words of encouragement, her two superpowers, and how she is of her sister into getting her content into the Sundance Film Festival.
In my Reflection Point segment, I share with you whether entrepreneurs are “editors” or “stayers” in their business.
Who is Lee Caraher?
Lee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing, a 15-year-old national agency that works with beloved and up-and-coming consumer, technology, and wine brands. An acclaimed communication strategist, Lee is known for her practical solutions to big problems.
Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high- producing teams who get a lot done well and have fun at the same time. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble.
The author of Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work, Lee based the book on her experience with epically failing and then succeeding at retaining Millennials in her business. Her second book, The Boomerang Principle:Inspiring Lifetime Loyalty From Employees, published in 2017, is a pragmatic and actionable guide to creating high-performing work cultures ready for the future.
Lee is a popular guest expert on leadership, intergenerational workplaces, public relations, crisis communications, social media and integrated marketing. She splits her time between San Francisco and New York City and puts her medieval history degree to work every day.
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Show Theme
Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma
Reflection Point Theme
Light Thought by Kevin MacLeod
Superpower Theme
Cosmic Storm- A Himitsu
Lasting Thoughts Theme
Tomorrow -Bensound
Other Music
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Are you in need of some Rapid Transformational Therapy?
In this week’s episode, we talk with Michele Molitor (Founder & CEO of Nectar Consulting, Inc) as she shares with us what that is and more. Michele shares with us how she got into this work as it was spurred by the tech bubble bursting in Silicon Valley. Later, she goes on to explain how people get stuck even if they are deemed successful by society’s standards. Molitor goes on to explain why mental health has become as important physical health and how that shift happened. She shares with us the value of her best selling book “Breakthrough Healing” and how its a great read if you are looking for alternatives to western medicine. Lastly, before the break, Michele talks about how she lost her confidence and how as an executive confidence coach she tries to give her clients their power back.
After the break, Michele shares with us the services the offers at Nectar Consulting, Inc. and what her favorite offering is. Next Michele talks about how some people get what she does, and others don’t know which leads to my Reflection Point segment in the episode. She goes on to talk about how it's more important to build upon what you do well and worry so much about trying to improve what you are not good that. She later shares with us that you should envision yourself being a success and feel that feeling of success. Lastly tells us about the “Critter Cottage” and what her superpower.
Biography
Michele is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Inc., and co-author of the best-selling book “Breakthrough Healing.” She works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing over 25 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to their success. She is an expert at enhancing the capacity of leaders, to build high performing teams and exponentially increase bottom-line results.
Michele’s unique Rapid RewiringTM approach is a culmination of years of study in the realms of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, organizational psychology, and Rapid Transformational Therapy. She helps catalyze shifts in thinking and eliminate mental/emotional blocks to rapidly rewire your brain for greater confidence and success.
As a nationally recognized speaker, certified executive coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner, change management consultant, trainer, and writer, Michele’s passion for helping amplify natural talents and expand leadership, is conveyed through all aspects of her work and writing.
Contact Michele at 510.731.8725, mcmolitor on Skype or email her at michele@nectarconsulting.com
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Music Credits:
Show Theme
Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ
Reflection Point Theme
Light Thought var three by Kevin MacLeod
Other Music Used In This Episode
Music by BENSOUND
I Just Wanted To See Your Smile by Broken Elegance
"Scheming Weasel (faster version)" Kevin MacLeod
Cosmic Storm by A Himitsu
Music by BENSOUND
Can you be highly successful in business and highly sensitive at the same time? Let's take this question a step further. Is there a direct relationship between your spirituality and great success?
In this episode, we speak with Heather Dominick (Founder of Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur Movement®) shares with us the answer and so much more. Heather starts off her journey by sharing with us how teaching in New York during 9/11 changed her perspective about many things in her life. She goes on to share how she worked with a legend while as a high school drama teacher. She also shares with us why mentoring Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs is so important and how she fosters their growth through her seminars and teaching. Heather also explains why the typical sales approach does not work on HSE's and why it speaks to their strengths. Before the break, she shares her typical day in how she helps her clients.
After the break, Heather explains the origins behind naming her business and why it inspires hope. Next, she breaks down the HSE assessment found on her website, BusinessMiracles.com, and success guide and why it is a valuable tool to the entrepreneur. She also explains why HSE's not only despised narcissist Abu also attracts them. Heather also shares with us what you can expect from The Business Miracles Podcast and her process when she creates content. Later, she explains why everybody is not meant to be part of the community. Lastly, she provides StartupNation with words of encouragement.
Biography
Heather Dominick is a woman who is impressively successful, and highly sensitive. A former high school drama teacher who collaborated with none other than Bette Midler. A graduate of NYU where she received her first coach training. Heather is the winner of 2015 Best of Manhattan Coaching Award and creator of the 2014 Stevie Award-winning virtual event A Course In Business Miracles®: 21-Day Discovery Series that attracted close to 6,000 official registrants from all around the world including Iceland, Nigeria, Russia, Asia, South America, Australia, Europe, and the U.S.
She has appeared on Lifetime Television and has been published in numerous books including Stepping Stones to Success alongside Deepak Chopra.
An exceptional facilitator and teacher Heather is known for creating a safe, sacred community for true transformation whether she is teaching a Business Miracles® Class, delivering training online or in-person or mentoring members of her Business Miracles Community in her various Mentoring Programs. She has helped thousands of HSE®s release life-long limiting beliefs, overcome fears and learn how to build their business in a way that actually feels so good that they can't help but create solid, sustainable, high-level financial success.
Heather is also the founder and leader of the Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur® movement since 2010.
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Are you a Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur ®? Find out here and join Heather's community. You will also get the HSE success guide Heather mentioned in the episode.
Check out some of the success stories in Heather's community.
Read Heather's amazing blog.
Need to reach out to Heather? Email...
Can you be highly successful in business and highly sensitive at the same time? Let’s take this question a step further. Is there a direct relationship between your spirituality and great success?
In this episode, we speak with Heather Dominick (Founder of Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur Movement®) shares with us the answer and so much more. Heather starts off her journey by sharing with us how teaching in New York during 9/11 changed her perspective about many things in her life. She goes on to share how she worked with a legend while as a high school drama teacher. She also shares with us why mentoring Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs is so important and how she fosters their growth through her seminars and teaching. Heather also explains why the typical sales approach does not work on HSE’s and why it speaks to their strengths. Before the break, she shares her typical day in how she helps her clients.
After the break, Heather explains the origins behind naming her business and why it inspires hope. Next, she breaks down the HSE assessment found on her website, BusinessMiracles.com, and success guide and why it is a valuable tool to the entrepreneur. She also explains why HSE's not only despised narcissist Abu also attracts them. Heather also shares with us what you can expect from The Business Miracles Podcast and her process when she creates content. Later, she explains why everybody is not meant to be part of the community. Lastly, she provides StartupNation with words of encouragement.
Biography
Heather Dominick is a woman who is impressively successful, and highly sensitive. A former high school drama teacher who collaborated with none other than Bette Midler. A graduate of NYU where she received her first coach training. Heather is the winner of 2015 Best of Manhattan Coaching Award and creator of the 2014 Stevie Award-winning virtual event A Course In Business Miracles®: 21-Day Discovery Series that attracted close to 6,000 official registrants from all around the world including Iceland, Nigeria, Russia, Asia, South America, Australia, Europe, and the U.S.
She has appeared on Lifetime Television and has been published in numerous books including Stepping Stones to Success alongside Deepak Chopra.
An exceptional facilitator and teacher Heather is known for creating a safe, sacred community for true transformation whether she is teaching a Business Miracles® Class, delivering training online or in-person or mentoring members of her Business Miracles Community in her various Mentoring Programs. She has helped thousands of HSE®s release life-long limiting beliefs, overcome fears and learn how to build their business in a way that actually feels so good that they can’t help but create solid, sustainable, high-level financial success.
Heather is also the founder and leader of the Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur® movement since 2010.
Follow Heather on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.
Are you a Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur ®? Find out here and join Heather’s community. You will also get the HSE success guide Heather mentioned in the episode.
Check out some of the success stories in Heather’s community.
Read Heather’s amazing blog.
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Music Credits:
Show Theme
Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8
Break Theme
Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ
Reflection Theme
Light Thought var 3 by Kevin MacLeod
Other Music Used In This Episode
Call to Adventure - Comedy by Kevin MacLeod
-Clover-Vibe Mountain
-Bright Future - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/j-eUXXW95Rg
-Cosmic Storm by A Himitsu
Can an executive coach propel you and your business?
In this episode, we talk with Jason Treu(Executive Coach & Founder Of JasonTreu.com) about that and so much more. Jason takes us down memory lane as he shares working with Mark Cuban, Steve Jobs, and Reed Hastings. He even shares what he learned working with Blockbuster in the last days. Later, he shares what he learned from giving his Ted Talk and an interesting take on whether he would do it again or not. Jason goes on to share how he gets business as an executive coach.
After the break, Jason shares with us how he came up with his very popular game Card Against Mundanity and some of the success stories that he has witnessed. Next, Jason shares with us the three big things readers will get from his book. Later he shares with us why he started running marathons. Lastly, Jason with us shares his superpower.
Biography
Jason Treu is an executive coach who works with executives, entrepreneurs and rising stars to maximize their leadership potential and performance. He also helps them build and execute their career blueprint.
He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships, which has sold more than 45,000 copies.
He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he hosts the podcast show, Executive Breakthroughs, bringing game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.
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Music Credits
*Show Theme*
Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8
*Break Theme*
Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ
*Key Point Theme*
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Almost Original (Instrumental) by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud
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We Are One by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento
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Rock Angel by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud
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What does the path of entrepreneurship look like when you go through a merger?
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Dayley (VP of Testing & Site Optimization of Disruptive Advertising) for the answer and more. Chris shares with us the advice he got from his wife and a group of seasoned entrepreneurs. Next, he shares with us the process of merging his company with Disruptive Advertising. Chris later discusses what it is like to work Jacob Baadsgaard, Founder & CEO of Disruptive and the importance of investing social capital in your teammates.
After the break, shares with us how his biggest failure taught him to always have a pipeline of business. Later, Chris shares why a popular misconception about digital marketing is that quick success is the norm. Finally, he breaks down why content marketing is so essential why most entrepreneurs shy away from it.
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Music Credits:
**Show Title Theme: "Behind Closed Doors" by Otis McDonald
*Break Theme: "Cielo" by Huma-Huma
“Almost Original” by Joakim Karud
“High” by JPB
“Rain and Tears” by Neutrin05
“Boost” by Joakim Karud
“Rock Angel” by Joakim Karud
How can you avoid the “crap your pants” copyright infringement letter?
In this episode, we find this out and more with Richard Chapo, ESQ, Founder of SoCalInternetLawyer.com. He shares with us the types of entrepreneurs the inspire him. He goes on to explain why its important for entrepreneurs that create content to comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act or DCMA. Richard also shares his time working in the adult film industry. He goes on talking about working with Pat Flynn, his appetite for traveling, and trying not to get attack by mountain lions when he goes for a walk. He even shares his take on the recent controversy surrounding Fortnite.
After the break, Richard shares with us steps you should take when starting an online business. He later talks about how when he first started out he wanted to be a traditional lawyer but later opted to take a different direction. Lastly, he shares with us why his superpower is staying focused.
Richard Chapo, located in San Diego, CA is an Internet business lawyer who has been practicing law since 1992 and specializes in helping online entrepreneurs avoid “Crap Your Pants” copyright infringement letters and other threats when operating online. He’s traveled extensively around the world, having lived in Siberia in Russia for a year as well as spent time in much of Europe, Central America, and Asia.
He enjoys working on internet legal issues for small business owners because the web is clearly the dominant force in our lives and most entrepreneurs have no idea that you can’t do things like the post someone else’s photo on your site or use someone else’s music in your YouTube video without permission. Richard also helps his clients learn how to operate their business online in light of the new trend of countries enacting laws that are dividing up the web. It’s not surprising that Richard would be knowledgeable about how different governments around the world are causing problems online considering how much time he spent wandering around Russia and Asia for a year.
Richard is unique in that he’s totally aware that the law is a pretty boring subject. That’s why he tries to liven up subjects with humor and by providing specific examples of where well-known companies online have run into the problems he is discussing. Richard’s goal is to entertain your listeners instead of scaring them to death.
Since the recording of this episode, Richard found the Fortnite case so fascinating that he created content to help explain the case. Check out the video here!
Need to contact Richard? Email him at richard@socalinternetlawyer.com or give him a call at 619-637-6043
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Music Credits:
Show Title Theme: "Behind Closed Doors" by Otis McDonald
Break Theme: "Cielo" by Huma-Huma
"Life Is" by Cosmo Fogg 201
"Drive" by Nicolai Heidlas Music
"Jazzaddict's Intro" by Cosimo Fogg
"Almost Original" by Joakim Karud
"We Are One" by Vexento
"Jovial" by Peyruis
"Cosmic Storm" by A Himitsu
"Rock Angel" by Joakim Karud
What does it mean to serve your customers truly?
In this episode, we find out with Ty Crandall (Founder & CEO of Credit Suite). He begins by sharing his first steps into entrepreneurship in the mortgage industry. He goes on to share what he learned from a lunch with Jason Feifer of Entrepreneur Magazine and Steve Forbes of Forbes. He goes on to share the proper way to attain business credit and his podcast The Business Credit and Finance Show.
Later after the break, he shares with us the value business owners get from 4-step credit guide that is on his website, CreditSuite.com. Ty also shares with us why it is essential for him to not only sell a service but also inform and empower his clients with his many avenues of content creation. Lastly, he shares with us his goals of flying from every private airport in Florida to learning magic
Ty Crandall is an internationally known speaker, author, and business credit expert. With over 16 years of financial experience, Ty has become the authority in business credit business credit building, business credit scoring, and business credit repair.
Ty Crandall has become one of the most well-known speakers regarding business credit building and scoring. Ty has been booked for speaking engagements in many states across the United States. Ty has also been booked for international speaking engagements as far as Singapore.
Ty is the author of one of the most popular books on business and personal credit building named Perfect Credit. Ty has also written one of the best-selling business credit books Business Credit Decoded.
In addition, Ty has written hundreds of published articles relating to business credit improvement, business credit scoring, business credit law, and numerous topics relating to business credit building. Ty and his business credit knowledge have also been featured on countless radio and TV programs.
Ty serves as the CEO and Founder of Credit Suite. In his first year alone he helped hundreds of clients start offering business credit and funding to their clients. He has overseen the business credit building for thousands of clients and has been crucial to growing the most credible business coaching operation in the United States.
With Credit Suite, Ty consults with and advises some of the largest finance companies and lenders in the nation on business credit building and scoring. Ty is also one of the most popular speakers at the Credit Boot Camp which is held twice a year.
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If you need Ty as a keynote speaker you can book him by calling 855-888-2822 or on his website at TyCrandall.com
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Why is customer service important for the entrepreneur to master?
In the episode, we sit down Rolandaus Rodgers (Owner of Ro Rodgers Air Conditioning & Heating) to explain that and more. He starts off by sharing how his entrepreneurial started from being a teacher. Later he shares how growing up in the Westwood community really prepared him for the success he has today. Lastly, before the break shares his daily schedule with us.
After the break, Rolandaus shares with us how the best piece of advice was not to reinvent the wheel while the worst was not to follow his dream but to follow the money. Later, he shares how one customer experience completely changed how he looked a customer service. Lastly, in a very griping message, he tells StartupNation not to listen to the naysayers.
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In this episode, we chat with Amani Roberts of The Amani Experience. He shares with us his college days at Howard University and how influential his dad was as a professor there. He goes on to talk about leaving corporate America pursuing his dream by attending the Scratch Academy DJ School. He also shares with us the how he reads the crowd in determining what to play next.
Later he shares with us why it's important to mentor the next generation and some of the mentors he listens to today. He also shares with us the reason behind starting his podcast The Amani Experience.
Amani Roberts (DJ AmRo) is a professional DJ, music producer,
entrepreneur, and thought leader based in Los Angeles.
A student of music since learning the saxophone at a very young
age, Amani’s musical knowledge spans numerous decades and
crosses multiple genres. Initially, Amani put his musical career
on pause to pursue a traditional career path in corporate America.
After moving to various cities and working his way up the
corporate ladder in the hotel industry, Amani decided to pursue
his dream in becoming of DJ.
In June 2013, Amani Roberts graduated from the internationally
renowned Scratch Academy DJ school. This intense year-long
program (which is the equivalent to DJ College) has elevated the
skill set of Amani in an immense way. This allowed him to create
his premium DJ agency, The Amani Experience. Amani returned to
Scratch Academy in 2015 and completed their Music Production
program. In the past three years, Amani and his team have
produced remixes for artists such as Kehlani, Little Big Town,
Niia and Camila Cabello.
Amani and his team of DJs specialize in not only weddings, private
parties, and experiential events, but also corporate meetings and
team-building seminars. Rethinking corporate America as a space
where interactive and experiential team-building exercises can
strengthen bonds and build trust, Amani uses music and creativity
to help teams forge deeper connections.
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Are you in need of marketing help in your business?
In this episode, we talk with Jim Huffman, Co-Founder, and CEO of GrowthHit. share with us his entrepreneurial journey. He discusses with us the website he created that didn't really pan out. He also shares who impresses him the most. Lastly, before the break, he shares that you need to work one marketing channel really well before moving on to the next. Lastly, before the break, he shares how he spends his day.
After the break, he really dives into his company GrowthHit and how they help some of the worlds most well-known brands. Next, he shares his philosophy on the personalization of marketing. Lastly, he shares why resiliency is his superpower.
Jim Huffman is the CEO of GrowthHit, a growth marketing agency, and the author of TheGrowth Marketer's Playbook. He is a growth mentor for the TechStars accelerator and the Sephora Accelerator. Jim also teaches marketing workshops at General Assembly and through the
AssociationofNationalAdvertisers. Jim has led growth at two startups that went from conception to over $10M in sales. He has lead growth for clients that have been featured by WSJ, TechCrunch, and the TODAY Show. Jimhasadvisedandtaughtmarketingtobrandsthat
include OREO, Hot Wheels, FedEx, Clorox and more.
Currently, Jim is CEO and co-founder of GrowthHit, a growth marketing agency. GrowthHit is a premium agency that helps
companies increase their online sales and lead generation by driving high-intent visitors to a website through Facebook ads, Google ads, SEO and content marketing. Additionally, they significantly lift up conversion rates by architecting personalized conversion funnels.
Since education and learning play a central party in Jim’s personal strategy, he has detailed a step-by-step guide for growing a business to seven-figures in his bestselling book, TheGrowth Marketers Playbook, which was the #1 New Release in the Marketing Category on Amazon.
To receive your free growth audit, visit GrowthHit's website.
Purchase The Growth Marketer's Playbook and enter promo code STARTUPLIFE to receive 30% off.
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In the city of brotherly love, there is a company telling the story and many up and coming brands.
In this episode, we sit down with David Feinman, Co-Founder of Flixation, a video editing company. David takes us back to his first entrepreneurial venture as a head of a half marathon company. He shares with us how he told his boss why he was wrong what came from it. Also before the break, David shares with us why he is obsessed with the customer experience.
After the break, David shares with StartupNation how to price for your services. Flixation has a 5-day business turnaround so David shares why this policy in place. Lastly, David shares why his entrepreneurial superpower comes from him being an avid runner.
Ready to tell your brand story and claim your 2 free hours of video editing? Go to Fliaxtion's website and enter Promo Code: TheStartupLife
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Can a business coach get your business to the next level?
In this episode, we sit down with Simone Jones (Founder of Akamai, LLC) as we discuss how she helps small businesses. She shares her journey of managing a retail store and what she learned. She also shares with us one of her first entrepreneurial ventures in selling lipstick. Simone also explains that if she could do it over again that she wouldn’t have gone to school to start her company.
After the break, she explains how entrepreneurs are not owed anything and that we should understand the risks that come with it. Simone goes on to share that just because an entrepreneur doesn’t make a lot of money doesn’t mean that they cannot give business great advice.
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Do people making purchasing decisions based on great advertising or is it much deeper than that?
In this episode of The Startup Life, we talk to Co-Founder of TriggerPoint, LLC, and author of “Marketing To Mindstates” Will Leach as answers that question and more.
Bio
Will Leach is the founder of TriggerPoint, a leading Behavioral Research and Design consultancy specializing in System 1 marketing. Simply put… TriggerPoint helps today’s largest brands understand and change consumer behavior through Behavioral Research and Design.
Will has over 20 years of behavioral insights experience and is a behavioral design instructor at the Cox School of Business BLC at Southern Methodist University. Will is the author of the bestselling book “Marketing to MindStates: a Practical Field Guide to Applying Behavioral Design to Marketing” and is also a 2-time winner of the EXPLOR Award for behavioral science research innovation.
Click here to learn more about TriggerPoint, LLC.
Description of Marketing To Mindstates
For marketing to deliver sustainable business growth, it must focus on the one thing that drives it – changing consumer behaviors. Thankfully, the last decade has been a golden age for understanding and designing for lasting behavioral change through the process of Behavioral Design. And thanks to this book, it is now practical and usable for everyone. In Marketing to Mindstates, Will Leach, founder of TriggerPoint, a leading behavioral research, and design consultancy, demystifies this process and how to apply behavioral psychology and
behavioral economics to influence people’s “mindstates.” Using his Mindstate Behavioral Model, he shows you how to create behaviorally optimized messaging designed to influence consumer behavior and generate real business results.
Social Media
Twitter: @trigger_pointer
Facebook: Marketing To Mindstates
Instagram: @marketingtomindstates
LinkedIn: William Leach
Twitter for Marketing To Mindstates: @MMindstates
To purchase Marketing To Mindstates:
Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Will's website.
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Can entrepreneurship be a tool stop recidivism? We think so!
In this episode, we lay out a path for people released from prison that they cannot only re-enter society but have a successful transition. In the first segment, we discuss getting your financial house in order. We discuss making a budget, assessing the debts that may have accrued while serving time. Next, we share with people who do not want to start a company, organizations that are friendly to people that serve time. We also discuss how sometimes getting those jobs can lead to a path of entrepreneurship.
After the break, we share resources that can be used to start your company or even go back to school. We break the myth that there is no help out there for those who have made mistakes. Lastly, we share stories of people that have been to prison only to come out and start very successful companies. Some became consultants while others started tech companies.
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Is the way we pay for higher institution learning about to fundamentally change? One founder surly thinks so!
In this episode of The Startup Life, we talk to Austen Allred, Co-Founder of Lambda School. He shares with us his early beginnings in Utah and selling things on eBay. Next, he shares with us how one of his greatest challenges was understating the importance of instructional design in the beginning. Lastly, before the break, he shares with us that students at Lambda school not only learn how to code but they also go through a financial boot camp to help prepare them for the salaries they receive with their new found skill.
After the break, Austen discusses why he has to sometimes turn downs students and why its no fun. Later he shares his view on being an entrepreneur and commentating on social issues. Lastly, he shares with us his superpower.
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What does it take to start a business in a dorm room and grow it to a multiple location success?
In this episode of The Startup Life, we talk to Kelvin Woods, Co-Founder of The Tee Shirt Lab. He talks to us about how his car is a mobile university to why he calls his employees team members. Later, he shares why he purposely opened a store in Orange Mound, Tennessee.
After the break, he shares why his faith is important to him as he builds his business. Later goes on to share with us the lessons he teaches his daughter with her snacks and explains why determination is his superpower.
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Books mentioned in this episode:
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Think and Grow Rich
The Art Of War
The Everything Store
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On your path of entrepreneurship, do you really have to take that journey alone?
In this episode of The Startup Life, we bring back Louisa Shepherd as she discusses her new role since we last spoke and how she helps entrepreneurs. She explains to us why Memphis is a hotbed for minority and women-owned businesses and other benefits new businesses bring to communities.
After the break, we discuss what the next generation entrepreneurs need to learn in order to be successful in a 21st-century economy. She goes on to describe what an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder is and what advice she gives to friends and family that want to start a business.
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What is the delayed gratification mindset? Are you staying on your spot?
In this episode of The Startup Life, we dive into the benefits of the delayed gratification mindset. Next, we dispel the myth that its really hard to make money in this country?
After the break, we hop into the perceptions of good debt vs. bad debt. Then, we talk about the pros and cons of capitalism. Lastly, we explain the the Networking/Reminding/Staying On Your Spot doctrine which is what all successful entrepreneurs do.
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Are you pitch competition ready? How can a family member or friend help you win?
In this episode of The Startup Life, we dive into the tools you need to win a pitch competition. We start off with explaining how to get rid of the nervousness. Next, we focus on a game-winning format to follow to win your next pitch competition.
After the break, we go over the game plan that has you in a winning position before you even step on stage. We break down why doing reconnaissance on LinkedIn will give you an edge. Also, we go over why watching game film is vital for your preparation.
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Where has Dominic been? Is he still alive?
In this episode, we talk about taking a break from your business in order for it to move forward. In the first half of the show, we dive into where we have been from taking a real vacation in a few years to the growth of our parent company OWLS, LLC. Next, with the recent announcement of Colin Kaepernick being the head of a major Nike campaign it became a very hot topic around the country. We give our take on the situation. Lastly, before the break, we explain how Le’veon Bell is using the entrepreneurial mindset in his contract negotiations.
After the break, we discuss the signs that it might be time to take a break. We talk about from if your health starts declining to not being able to stay focus. Lastly, we discuss the benefits of taking a break. Working from a beach can give you a new perspective.
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Think you are ready to leave your job? In this episode, we discuss just that. In the first segment, we talk about some of the signs that may lead you leaving your job. Dreading going to work and then procrastinating when you get there come to mind. Next, we shift to the process of actually quitting. Properly quitting is very important.
After the break, we discuss the next steps after quitting. Doing some traveling or taking time to just relax are important before to take on your next phase. Lastly, we discuss if entrepreneurship is the right move for you. There are some questions you should be honest and ask yourself about.
Ep. 39 The Language Of Entrepreneurship
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Is starting your league out of reach? In this episode, we give you the tools to do just that.
In the first half of the show, we discuss learning the models of successful leagues before you get started. This could be pivotal as you decide to create a local or national league. Next, we shift our focus to the type of venues to seek out to play league games. Lastly, before the break, we break down what to look for in a league commissioner if you decide not to do it yourself.
After the break we discuss, forming a board and considering creating a nonprofit for your league. Next, we shift to creating a schedule of why it's important to space out games and avoid scheduling conflicts. Lastly, we close the show with ways to generate revenue from selling tickets and streaming rights.
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Far too often society tells us that young entrepreneurs are the standard, which is not true. So in this episode, we discuss this notion and more. We consider some of the reason why older entrepreneurs have advantages over their younger counterparts. Life experiences and established relationships come to mind. Later we discuss one of the most significant issues of starting a company while having a family and how to overcome them.
After the break, preparing for a life of instability can be hard after having stability for so long. So in our third segment, we discuss how to pay bills while trying to get your startup off the ground. Lastly, we give you proof of concept as we share successful entrepreneurs that started late in life.
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Can you get your time back? Not exactly but we can probably get our sanity back from losing time. In this episode, we discuss some of the benefits of time management. We talk about having a planner to why having proper time management allows you to get more done. In the next segment, we discuss the importance of sleep and how it saves time to not only trying to win back customers but also adds more years to your life.
After the break, we discuss ways to save time to maximizing your Uber trips to strategic planning. Prioritizing time sensitives task is also something we address. Lastly, we discuss being aware of time suckers and how to deal with them
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Can you simply start a business from anywhere? In this episode, we sit down with Frank Cottle (Founder & CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices) to answer that question and more. Frank talks about growing up learning about the entrepreneurial mindset. Frank also goes on to explain why building relationships are really important to the entrepreneur. Lastly before the break, Frank explain how his day starts depending on where the sun is rising.
After the break, He goes on to explain how a being an entrepreneur is not work but its fun. Frank also explains why he looks for decision makers when hiring new employees. Lastly, he explains that entrepreneurs do have an obligation engage in social issues.
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What is municipal finance? In this episode, we sit down with Corbin Carpenter of Carpenter Law to explain that and so much more. He shares why his parents are so influential in his development as an entrepreneur. He shares with us what motivates him as he pursues his many different interests. Corbin also shares with us the bigger responsibility of running a business.
After the break, Corbin shares with us what its like to run a law firm. He goes on to share the massive responsibility of having employees. Later, he talks about the highly regulated nature of what he does. Lastly, he expresses the need of entrepreneurs to serve their community outside of just the product or service they provide.
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Can two friends make a successful podcast? In this episode, we sit down with Paul Lattibeaudaire Jr and Emilio Porter of the Educated Hustle Podcast to tell us how it all got started. Paul shares with us his early entrepreneurial days of selling candy in class and now starting to get into the real estate game. Emilio shares how he charts his own path and why he has to be passionate about something in order to pursue it. They both share who inspires them as an entrepreneur.
Later in the show, they share popular misconceptions about business. Emilio explains as they approach their 100th episode, most of the people who started podcast around the same time are no longer around. They also explain how they came up with the name for the show. Later, Paul explains what an ideal team member of Educated Hustle podcast would look like.
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Can you turn your love of traveling into a business? Tiffany Perry, Founder, and Blogger of Wanderblush says yes. In this episode, she explains some of her trail and error of posting on social media. Later she explains that professional development should be about something you are passionate about.
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What does new leadership look like? In this episode, we sit down with JB Smiley as he lays out his vision for District 8.
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Is Bitcoin just a fad or is it a global currency disruptor? In this episode, we discuss with financial expert Terrance SetepenRa Wilson to give his perspective. He discusses his longterm prospects on cryptocurrencies how you can profit from ancillary ventures related to Bitcoin. He also explains how cryptocurrency can uplift the African-American community. Later in the show he explains how you can get into bitcoin if you want to invest.
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What do you do after you buy a piece of real estate? In this episode, we dive into the Buy The Block movement and talk about next steps moving forward. In the first segment, we discuss the different ways to start real estate investing. We discuss REIT’s and other real estate platforms like Prosper. Next, we talk about rental properties if you are looking for some residual income or maybe house flipping is another way to make money in the real estate space. In the second segment, we discuss building relationships with people in your neighborhood to scale it. We consider building camaraderie through community events, neighborhood directories, or a home development consortium model.
After the break, we talk about how to deter crime in the neighborhood. We discuss why forming an HOA and neighborhood watch can be great crime deterrents along with keeping lawns mowed and clear of debris. If you can’t afford a security system, there are other ways to protect your home. Lastly, we discuss what a great neighborhood looks like. From access to a medical facility to access to public transportation can make a neighborhood flourish. We explain that at this point of scaling the neighborhood property values are high, everyone has bought it to the community and you now hold the political power that politicians have to take notice of for years to come.
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Are you ready to start your business? In this short episode of The Startup Life, we give a step by step approach to do just that. We start the episode with a brief background on why some either start or do not start a business. We start off with the business plan and why its the constitution of your business. We also discuss choosing a business plan and what to consider. We go on to explain finding funding, selecting a business structure, opening a business checking account, and more steps to starting your company.
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Ready to smash the competition? In this episode we discuss exactly how to do that. In the first segment,[2:13] we consider ways how competition is an asset. In order to prove this point we discuss how competition forces you not to be complacent. Also when you have competition, it provides you with the opportunity to be the market leader. Lastly, we discuss an example of an entrepreneur who could benefit from more competition. In the second segment,[15:32] we discuss SWOT analysis. We discuss what questions you should ask for in each quadrant of the analysis and which are internal and external.
After the break, we discuss how to gain intel on your competition in the third segment[38:16]. We share some best practices for keeping up with your with your competition and what they are regularly doing. We discuss how going to conferences and trade shows are great ways to gather intel on your competition. Lastly, we discuss how you can separate yourself from the competition[46:54]. One of the things we discuss is staying lean as a company. We wrap the episode explaining why you should go after large clients and knowing your numbers.
Tools mentioned in this episode:
SpyFu
Google Trends
Google Alerts
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Balance Sheet
Income Statement
Cash Flow Statement(not mentioned in episode)
Break-Even Analysis
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What does it mean to provide value in the healthcare industry? In this episode, we sit down Darnell Reid(Founder & CEO of Good Hands Community Care) to discuss just that. He walks us through his early teachings of entrepreneurship as he shares with us a conversation about instead of looking for a job that he should be focused on creating jobs. Darnell later shares his lessons learned from Replay Games. He goes on to explain why it's Memphis entrepreneurs that inspire him as an entrepreneur, which led him to create the Memphis Success podcast. Do you have a top 100 list? Darnell talks about having a list of influencers to help tell the story of your company.
After the break, he explains his thought process on what goes into the decision to move into a bigger space for your business. He moves on and describes how advice from a friend from middle school is something he holds on to today. In probably his most reflective moment, Darnell describes the responsibility of providing a living for his employees and how the decisions he makes affect them. In regards to entrepreneurs giving commentary on social issues, Darnell says he is more about taking action as opposed to just offering lip service. Lastly, he explains why done is better than perfect.
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Books mentioned in this episode:
Think And Grow Rich: A Black Choice
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
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Can you add value to your customers while marketing your business? In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl Pesce (Owner and Designer of the Cheryl Pesce Lifestyle Brand) to explain how it's done. She explains why entrepreneurs should always be closing and marketing because you never know who is watching.[4:51] She also explains what is meant by Need Identify, Trial Close and Identifying Your Customers and why those measures still work today in this age of digital marketing and social media. She also goes to great lengths to explain why pop-up shops work so well for her. Cheryl also gives her own take on what an elevator pitch looks like.[12:49] Right before the break, she talks about collaboration and cross-promotion with other businesses.
After the break, she explains how even though initially not wanting a brick and mortar store but the opportunity presented itself and she could not turn it down. She shares with us the secret to creating a buzz that has ultimately led to her great success. [21:23] Cheryl also shares with us some of the cool and unique ways she promotes her amazing brand. [22:45] She goes on to explain how networking and building relationships have also contributed to building her brand. Do relationships in business fall through? Cheryl explains an interesting perspective on this matter and why having a contract is so vital. Lastly, she explains the concept of Value-Added and the #1 thing an entrepreneur should know about marketing.
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Cheryl Pesce (Owner & Designer of Cheryl Pesce)
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Is it time launch a new product or service? In this episode, we discuss the process of creating a new product and what you need to know. In the first segment[2:11], we explain how from keeping a journal to spinning a fidget spinner can be vital to spark creativity in making a new product. Honestly, it starts by understating that you are a creative person in the first place. In the second segment[10:07], we explain the product development process. We start with idea generation/screening process when you begin to start writing down potential new product ideas and what role your “red team” serves. We also explain the difference between a staple product and a passion product. We wrap up the segment with the commercialization process and bringing the product to market. We even break down the difference between a Wal-Mart customer and a Target customer and introduce the concept of a SWOT analysis.
After the break in the third segment[23:43], we discuss the launching of a new product. We consider being proactive in getting the word out about your upcoming product or service and how industry influencers can help get the word out which can lead to significant presale numbers. Later, we discuss creating content to promote the product not only leads to establishing credibility in the market but also educates the consumer to be successful with your new product or service. We also touch on making sure your outreach allows you to differentiate your product in the marketplace….like driving an ugly car to promote a new product. Lastly, in the fourth segment[37:09], we discuss the product lifecycle. We start with the introduction phase as you are letting the customer get to know the new product. Then it ends with the decline phase as sales begin to decline and the marketplace is not bored with your product.
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Can just anyone be a life coach or a therapist? Why do you have to be married to the business? In this episode, we talk to Stephanie Lee (Founder & Lifestyle Mastery/Relationship Expert of Successfully Me, LLC) as she answers these questions and more. She tells us the story of being a daughter of immigrants from Haiti and how her parents raised her in an entrepreneurial culture. Being recently married, she also describes how her husband, Edmond Lee (who is also an entrepreneur) encourages her and how their relationship works as they build two different businesses. Later in the show she explains how she plans to work with Oprah one day and how creating tangible products are important in her business. She shares some advice for other African-American women entrepreneurs as they begin to build their business. Lastly, Stephanie adds that if you have an idea for a business you should start it right away. To book a session with Stephanie or to purchase her Sip & Share game, visit her website: https://www.iamsuccessfullyme.com Read Stephanie’s tip on relationships published on bravotv.com (Tip# 4): https://goo.gl/j7hxi2 Books mentioned by Stephanie in this episode: The Alchemist https://goo.gl/joscNt Subscribe to Stephanie’s Youtube Channel: https://goo.gl/nbMkdx Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/TheStartupLife Want gear from The Startup Life? https://goo.gl/fP6Acv Need great teaching resources? https://goo.gl/kgyB1z Associate Producer: Marques Young
Are you ready to open a restaurant? In this episode, we discuss some of the rules for new restaurant owners and the step-by-step process of starting a restaurant from ideation to grand opening. We also break down the math of why restaurants offer free refills and how understanding that math is vital to a restaurant’s success. We kick the show off with a story of one of my favorite restaurant owners, Chef Gary Williams of DeJaVu. Opening Monologue: HOW TO START A RESTAURANT [2:42] Tribute to Gary Williams DE JA VU [6:08] SEGMENT 1 ONE QUICK STORY [14:38]SEGMENT 2 WHY DO RESTAURANTS FAIL [14:51] The Owner Is Inexperienced [15:42] The Owner Is Lazy [17:13] Proper Accounting Not In Place [19:38] Overspend Before The Doors Open [20:26] Terrible or Inconsistent Customer Service/The Customer Is Not Always Right [22:50] The Food Is Not Good/ Lack Of Recipe Consistency [24:13] Lack Of Marketing [25:11] Segment 3 Rules For New Restaurant Owners [25:22] Make Sure Kids Eat First [27:14] Don’t Clear Dishes Too Soon [27:59] Have Engaged But Not Annoying Servers [28:22] Give the Customer What They Asked For [28:46] Don’t Make Comments [29:28]Break [31:03]SEGMENT 4 **HOW TO START A RESTAURANT [31:10] Write A Business Plan [32:28] Think About A Food Concept [33:14] Consider The Ambience [33:58] Consider Serving Style [36:52] Research The Costs [37:24] Be Mindful Of Restaurant Location [38:05] Clean Restaurant according to Federal, State, and Local Laws [39:53] Get A Business License [40:34] Call A Health Inspector/Surveyor For Alcohol [42:21] Get A Music License [43:56] Call Your Restaurant Association [44:36] Consider Renting A Commercial Kitchen [45:33] Secure Funding/Start With Your Resources [47:03] Maybe A Commercial Lending [48:15] Ask Family And Friends [49:53] Government Assistance [50:32] Look For Food Vendors [54:22] Hire Great Employees [57:43] Have Your Target Audience In Mind [59:48] Have A Grand Opening [1:01:47] Do Tons Of Marketing [1:03:36] Have An Amazing Logo [1:04:14] Keep The Ship Afloat [1:05:49] Ask For Customer/Employee Feedback [1:08:39] My Final Take [1:09:15] Why Restaurants Offer Refills [1:11:36] Ending Credits Want gear from The Startup Life? https://goo.gl/fP6Acv Need great teaching resources? https://goo.gl/kgyB1z Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Resources mentioned in this episode: [7:58] Need an EIN? https://goo.gl/1RwS1N [39:33] Sample of Opening and Closing Procedures https://goo.gl/bDXp1M [17:53] Point Of Sale Sale Systems https://goo.gl/wmaFfN [47:50]Alternative Lending Options For Your Business https://goo.gl/YXDx8D [49:53]SBA Loans https://goo.gl/CswPCG Additional Resources: https://goo.gl/qZFkis https://goo.gl/z1Uuq8 https://goo.gl/v3sCYD https://goo.gl/6wg75T
In this episode, we discuss the benefits of networking and the proper way to network online. We also discuss possible icebreakers to try at your next networking event. Later, we will break down how to use food to your advantage when trying to start a conversation. Opening Monologue: BECOMING A NETWORKING GURU [2:19]SEGMENT 1: THE ADVANTAGES TO NETWORKING [2:20] Opportunities Will Open Up [3:53] Generates Leads [4:54] Receive Great Advice [6:47] You Raise Your Profile [10:33] The Opportunity To Be A Positive Influence [12:11] Increased Confidence [13:51] Could Lead To A Personal Relationship [15:03] SEGMENT 2: TAKING THE FEAR OUT OF NETWORKING [15:35] Do Some Homework Before The Event [17:28] Don’t Go Too Early [18:00] Dominate The Room/Act With Confidence [20:03] Relax/Smile & Be Confident [21:06] Read Up On Current Events [21:56] Meet New People Because That The Point [23:29] Ask Open-Ended Questions [24:26] Be Mindful Of Your Alcohol Tolerance [26:09] Don’t Get Caught Without Business Cards [27:57] Wear Something That Stands Out [28:51] Hangout Near The Food [29:29] Find Groups to Network With [30:08] Bring A Wingman [31:02] Compliment People [31:45] Thank The Host [32:54] SEGMENT 3: BREAKING THE ICE [33:43] Say Hello [34:22] Ask Where A Person Is From [35:16] Ask What Their Motivation Was For Cominig [35:41] Ask About The Food….But Tread Lightly [36:35] Tell Me More About what You Do [38:07] Ask For Some Insight [39:46] BREAK [41:47] SEGMENT 4: NETWORKING ONLINE [42:34] Align Your Interests & Activities/LinkedIn Should Be Your Main Hub [43:20] Show Respect To The Someone’s Thread [46:19] Find People That You Admire [48:02] Add Value To The Group [49:28] Eventually Meet Face To Face [51:15] SEGMENT 5: NETWORKING FACE TO FACE [51:28] Start With Your Friends/The Inside-Out Strategy [52:58] Backwards Planning [54:10] The Elevator Pitch [57:06] Maybe Bring In Some Ice Breakers [58:11] Sometimes People Don’t Click…And Thats OK [59:00] Deepen The Conversation [1:01:11] Think Before You Speak [1:02:58] Ask The Question: What Can I Do For You [1:08:38] Exchange Business Cards [1:09:23] Follow Up [1:10:20] My Final Take [1:12:16] Ending Credits Want gear from The Startup Life? https://goo.gl/fP6Acv Need great teaching resources? https://goo.gl/kgyB1z Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com Past episodes mentioned: Selling Is Not Scary: https://goo.gl/eMste4 (SoundCloud Link) The Language Of Entrepreneurship: https://goo.gl/K8KgiE (SoundCloud Link) People and Organizations mentioned: Brain Booker of One Step Initiative: https://onestepinc.org STS Enterprise: https://www.stsenterprise.org The I Really Mean It Podcast by Ron Brooks: https://goo.gl/4xjV6Q Home Of the Hustle: https://www.facebook.com/homeofthehustle/ Additional Resources: Shapr http://www.shapr.co http://amazingbusiness.com/top-9-benefits-of-business-networking/ http://college.usatoday.com/2014/12/03/21-practical-ways-to-overcome-your-fear-of-networking/ https://amp.businessinsider.com/best-icebreakers-for-networking-events-2016-8
In this episode, we discuss why closing the deal fast is not necessarily a good thing, the word “no” is actually a acronym for something positive, and why building rapport is the hallmark of any great salesperson. Also, we break down the difference between a feature, benefit, and result. Opening Monologue: Acing The Interview [3:03] Short and Long Sale Scenario [3:53 ]SEGMENT 1: MYTHS OF BEING A GOOD SALESPERSON [4:01] Buyers are not always telling the truth [5:42] Anybody can be persuaded on the spot [8:47] Price is the reason they didn’t buy your product or service [12:17] One size fits all/Discount [14:10] Close the deal fast [16:08] Close the deal at any price [18:33] Do whatever it takes to get the sale [20:21] SEGEMENT 2: FEARS OF SELLING [20:35] Fear of making a negative first impression [23:38] Fear of rejection [25:06] Fear of coming of as pushy [26:54] Fear of not being able to close [31:05] Fear of not doing it right [33:40] SEGMENT 3: HOW TO BUILD RAPPORT WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS [33:57] Be genuine [34:30] Be friendly [34:58] Show Interest [36:43] Don’t be thirsty [37:39] Give compliments [39:52] Read the culture [42:04] BREAK [43:39] SEGMENT 4: FEATURES, BENEFITS, AND RESULTS [44:37] Features [46:02] Don’t use jargon [47:25] Benefits/W.I.I.F.M. [51:29] Results [53:41] SEGMENT 5: THE SALES PROCESS [54:15] Step 1: Know your product/service [56:13] Step 2: Know your customer [1:01:18] Step 3: The sales approach/Needs assessments [1:04:16] Step 4: The presentation/Matching needs [1:05:13] Step 6: The close [1:06:46] Step 7: The follow up [1:12:43] My Final Take [1:15:47] Ending Credits Resources: https://www.movoto.com/demographics/ Episodes of The Startup Life mentioned: Brand vs. Business https://soundcloud.com/user-311818971/brand-vs-business Acing The Interview https://soundcloud.com/user-311818971/acing-the-interview The Language Of Entrepreneurship https://soundcloud.com/user-311818971/the-language-of-entrepreneurship Want gear from The Startup Life? http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 Need great teaching resources? http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/Resources-c22810388 Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we discuss a few tricks to ace your interview, some things to avoid doing, and how to crush the phone interview. We also include practice interview questions in the show notes below. Entrepreneurs, even though this episode is mainly about landing a job, there are still strategies you can use from this episode. Opening Monologue: Acing The Interview [3:27]SEGMENT 1: Some interview hacks [3:56] The best day and time of day to schedule your interview [5:22] Don’t schedule your interview with other strong candidates [6:47] Be mindful of the colors you wear to your interview [8:59] Consider the interviewers age when answering questions [10:58] Be mindful of hand gestures [12:29] Find commonalities with your interviewer [13:19] Mirror the interviewers body language [13:51] Compliment the interviewer [15:06] Show confidence [15:58] Show examples of assertiveness [17:01] Be candid about weaknesses [18:17] Prime yourself to have a good interview/Superman pose [20:43] Speak expressively [21:41] Make eye contact [22:07] Be friendly yet assertive [22:47] Show your potential [23:13]SEGMENT 2: Things not to do in an interview [23:25] Do Not Lie! [24:25] Do not answer your phone during in an interview [25:30] Do not come off as arrogant or condescending [26:26] Do not dress inappropriately [28:06] Do not blame other people for your mistakes [29:09] Do not make body language mistakes [29:41] Do Not forget to smile [30:40] Do not fidget with items [31:14] Do not fidget in your seat [31:36] Do not fold your arms [32:09]BREAK [33:44]SEGMENT 3: How to win your phone interview [34:00] Be in a nice quiet office setting [34:59] Research the company [35:57] Dress up for your phone interview [36:11] Listen [37:29] Speak expressively/Smile when talking [38:28] Create a positive ending [39:29] Send a Thank You note [41:05]Do a proper follow-up/Be patient/Ask for feedback [44:40]SEGMENT 4: How to win the face to face interview [44:55]Power Pose [45:18] Practice interview questions below [46:05] Identify the hook/Be memorable [47:04] Know the job you are applying for [48:49] Establish what makes you great for the role [51:27] Know the company [53:18] Prepare for follow-on questions [54:09] Practice and record yourself dong a mock interview [55:50] The more you prepare, the more relax you will be [57:02] Stay positive [57:58] Be honest [58:49] My Final Take [1:00:01] Ending Credits POTENTIAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS https://www.inc.com/travis-bradberry/how-to-ace-the-50-most-common-interview-questions.html Want gear from The Startup Life? http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 Need great teaching resources? http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/Resources-c22810388 Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we discuss the difference between a business and a brand, why running the business right is crucial, and how to pick your brand archetype. Opening Monologue: Are you building a brand or a business [2:21] SEGMENT 1: The Differences Between Building A Business And Building A Brand [2:28] The brand transcends the business [3:21] Coke & Pepsi are much more than a carbonated sugary drink [3:46] The difference between marketing and branding [5:20] Chipotle and Moe’s brand [7:40] Building a brand is about making it personal and relatable to the marketplace [10:43] SEGMENT 2: Pros and Cons of Building A Personal Brand [11:48] Pros & Cons of building a personal brand [11:52] Pro: A personal brand allows you to be flexible [14:25] Pro: Allows you to develop a speaking career [15:01] Pro: Great for one person industries [16:02] Con: Can sometimes come off ambiguous. Lacks instant credibility [17:44] Con: Requires a lot of selling because no one knows you [19:35] SEGMENT 3: How To Create/Scale Your Personal Brand [19:45] Figure out what you are good at or what you like to do [21:27] Find your social/digital platform [25:19] Be willing to collaborate with others [26:58] Build your website [27:27] Do not use a Facebook personal page for a business [29:00] Capture emails [29:44] Launch some products [30:32] BREAK [32:08]Segment 4: Making Sure You Are Running The Business Right [32:46] Pro: Building a business brand forces you to think about the business [33:22] The difference between a Mission Statement and a Vision Statement [34:30] Why brand consistently is so important [35:15] Pro: Business brand allows you an easier path to close a sell [36:21] Con: Its still hard work to build a business brand [36:53] Con: Not as much flexibility with switching to something completely different. [37:46] You still have a business to run [39:37] The transition from entrepreneur to business owner [41:10] Not everyone has it in them to be there own boss [41:43] Always remember the big picture [42:05] You must delegate [43:41] Stay motivated/The money always comes last [44:51] The ability to make tough decisions [45:06] Understand the risk [45:23] Work/Life balance [46:10] Know Your Numbers [46:52] Segment 5: How To Create/Scale your Business Brand [47:01] Define your brand’s purpose [47:50] Good brand strategy [49:22] Tell a compelling brand story [50:48] Choose your brand archetype [52:24] Have a motto, mission and vision statement [53:11] Your brand is much more than a logo and will not sell itself [53:35] Use good imagery [54:10] My Final Take [55:21] Ending Credits Want gear from The Startup Life? http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS. https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Need great teaching resources? Click Here! http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/Resources-c22810388 Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we talk about things to consider before you start to export, the different approaches, and why you should consider certain countries. Want gear from The Startup Life? http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS? https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Need great teaching resources? http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/Resources-c22810388 Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to be a CEO, what we can learn from two former presidents, and why #BossLife is not for everyone. Want gear from The Startup Life? http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS, click here. https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Need great teaching resources? Click Here! http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/Resources-c22810388 Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we talk about the equipment needed to get your podcast off the ground, why anybody can start a podcast, and why the two C’s of podcasting so important. Want gear from The Startup Life? Click Here! http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS, click here. https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Need great teaching resources? Click Here! http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/Resources-c22810388 Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Garner Scott as we discuss why she hates micro-managing, why small businesses should have an employee handbook and why she moved from Atlanta to Memphis. Need financial help? www.amountfinancial.com Follow Amount Financial: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amountfinancial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amountfinancial/ Follow Dr. Scott: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgarnerscott/ Need a job? Join the NU Republic Memphis/ Amount Financial Team! We are seeking seasonal entry level Tax Preparers who desire to service clients in high traffic locations with a multitude of tax needs. Full training included. We offer competitive pay, incentive pay opportunity, and tax training. Serious Inquiries email: AmountFinancial@Gmail.Com Duties include: Preparing accurate and complete tax returns with audit protection Offering IRS support and audit to customers Conducting in-person tax interviews with clients Generating business growth, increasing client retention, and offering additional products and services Minimum Qualifications/Skills/Experience High School Diploma or equivalent Ability to effectively communicate in person and in writing Experience working in a fast-paced environment Must meet all IRS requirements About NU Republic: 1. Nu Republic is a certified IRS institute for the Continued Education (CE) credits course. 2. Nu Republic is a Licensed and Accredited Insurance School Serious candidates strongly encouraged to apply! Job Type: Full-time Required education: High school or equivalent Required experience: Tax Preparation: 1 year Required language: English -- Want gear from The Startup Life? http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS, click here. https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Need great teaching resources? Click Here! http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/Resources-c22810388 Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we discuss what to look for when becoming a franchisee, why veterans are the best franchisees, and what to do before to cut the check to the franchisor. Top Franchise opportunities of 2018: https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500 Want gear from The Startup Life? http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS. https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Need great teaching resources? http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/Resources-c22810388 Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we discuss characteristics of the generation, how to market to them, and why you cannot always entice them with money. We also pay homage to the late Bernal Smith. Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/Resources-c22810388 Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we discuss raising prices in your business, adding value to the price jump, and and making sure customers are part of the process. Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia Daniels as she talks about selling hot dogs back in college, shares her best practices for networking, and what she looks for in not only prospective employees but mentees as we. Follow Cynthia Daniels & Co.: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CynthiaDanielsCo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyndanielsco/ Ready to level up? Level Up Conference Hilton Memphis 939 Ridge Lake Blvd Memphis, TN October 13-14 2017 Promo Code: Startup ($40 off) Oct. 12 is the deadline for the promo code http://www.level17.eventbrite.com/ Want to unwind after the conference? Elixer Opera Memphis 6745 Wolf River Parkway Memphis, TN 38120 October 14 8pm-12am https://goo.gl/py2GiR Want to get Black-Tie fly? Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite Professionals Awards Gala 2017 Hilton Memphis 939 Ridge Lake Blvd Memphis, TN November 18 2017 https://goo.gl/9rT7SA Want to bring in 2018 right? The Party Life: A New Year’s Experience Marriott Memphis East 5795 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38119 Dec. 31st 9:00pm-Jan. 1 2:00am https://goo.gl/LvENkj Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we discuss how buying a house is a business venture, why the entrepreneurial mindset can help you advance your career, and why we should stop shaming people that do not start businesses. Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we sit down with Louisa Shepard and Pamela Urquieta of LITE Memphis. They discuss why the role of LITE in Memphis is so important, Louisa’s super power, and why Pamela is the silly one. Want to know more about LITE? https://www.litememphis.com Follow LITE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/litememphis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/litememphis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LITEMemphis Want to read Louisa’s blog? https://louisashepherd.com Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we sit down with Alton Cryer of STS Enterprise as we discuss the first unofficial HQ of STS, why knowing the capacity of your team is important, and the plan for STS moving forward. Want to donate to STS Enterprise: http://stsenterprise.org/support-sts.html Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we explain why you should take side missions in entrepreneurship, why you want to embrace the slow methodical grind, and why saving is not just for preparing for something bad happening. Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we explain why the first thing you do to handle a customer complaint is absolutely nothing, why having great product knowledge can be a game changer, and how lack of time management can kill your business. Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, We explain why our phones, computer, and laptop are more valuable than our house, why businesses compete but entrepreneurs don’t, and why entrepreneurs are seen as a*. Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
Inspired by Jay-Z’s album 4:44, in part two of 4:45, we sit down with Tia Jennings and R.G. Brooks again to discuss investing in assets appreciating, how large a role mass incarceration plays into the stagnation of economic prosperity in the black community, and if Jay-Z has been trying to trying to give the black community the blueprint to success well before now. Please vote for OWLS LLC for category #15 Best Home Based Business for the Best In Black Awards: http://www.bestinblackawards.com Want to hear Tia and R.G.’s previous episodes: Tia: https://soundcloud.com/user-311818971/tia-jennings-owner-of-mainstream-hair?in=user-311818971/sets/the-startup-life R.G. Brooks: https://soundcloud.com/user-311818971/rg-brooks-founder-leadership-developer-of-take-the-lead-by-rg-brooks?in=user-311818971/sets/the-startup-life Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
Inspired by Jay-Z’s album 4:44, in this episode, we sit down with Tia Jennings and R.G. Brooks to discuss how credit can be a tool to build wealth, how we feel about Jay-Z sharing this message, and why all three of us are part of the problem when it comes to building up our communities. Please vote for OWLS LLC for category#15 Best Home Based Business for the Best In Black Awards: http://www.bestinblackawards.com Want to hear Tia and R.G.’s previous episodes: Tia: https://soundcloud.com/user-311818971/tia-jennings-owner-of-mainstream-hair?in=user-311818971/sets/the-startup-life R.G. Brooks: https://soundcloud.com/user-311818971/rg-brooks-founder-leadership-developer-of-take-the-lead-by-rg-brooks?in=user-311818971/sets/the-startup-life Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we discuss why building company culture is a must, how it could be your fault why your employees hate coming to work on Mondays, and why the entrepreneur has a massive responsibility in stamping out sexism. Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we revisit with marketing guru Cheryl Pesce as we discuss private branding, multiple streams of income, and why you should get out of the house when working on your idea. Show Notes: Want to own a piece of The Cheryl Pesce Lifestyle Brand? www.cherylpesce.com www.jewelstreet.com (United Kingdom) Want to hear Cheryl Pesce’s previous episode on The Startup Life: https://soundcloud.com/user-311818971/cheryl-pesce-owner-designer-of-cheryl-pesce Follow Cheryl Pesce on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.pesce/ Want gear from The Startup Life: http://www.askowlsllc.com/teachingwithowls/The-Startup-Life-c23151660 For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we sit down with Lawrence Thompson as he explains how his path to entrepreneurship started with him getting fired, the gift/curse of being an Alpha male, and why he had to change his circle of friends. Follow Lawrence: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawrence.thompson8008 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlawjr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamlawjr8 Home Of The Hustle: https://www.facebook.com/homeofthehustle/?fref=mentions&pnref=story.unseen-section Want Lawrence’s book? https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sore+loser+the+secret+passion+within Want Lawrence to come and speak? Lawrence_Thompson8@yahoo.com For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we sit down with Esra Roan and Josh Herwig as they discuss their working dynamic, their view on the tech economy, and their entrepreneurial super powers. Somavac's website: www.somavac.com Follow Somavac: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOMAVACMedical/?ref=br_tf Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOMAVACMedical For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we sit down with Chef Brandon Thomas as he discusses what he is currently learning, why Guilt Free is less about the product and more about the lifestyle, and why McDonalds shouldn’t take on social issues. Want a Guilt Free Pastry? https://www.guiltfreepastries.com or 901-563-2861 Follow Guilt Free Pastries: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuiltFreePastries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guiltfreepastries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GFP_EatMoreFat For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com Credits: Associate Producer: Sheriesse E. Cox
In this episode, we discuss why LaVar Ball make his wild claims, the logic behind Big Baller Brand, and how his bet could pay off in a major way. For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we sit down with Montoyia McGowan as she discusses how she was originally supposed to be a dentist, why she likes Facebook Live, and why she often sleeps with two books.
Stopping The Chase website: www.stoppingthechase.com Follow Stopping The Chase: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stoppingthechase/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stoppingthechasecounseling/ For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we sit down with Saundra Nash and Tori Johnson as they discuss the dynamic between the three young entrepreneurs, why building relationships are so important, and explain the time when someone tried to convince them to close their business and work for them. NBA’s website: www.nbabranding.com Follow NBA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBAbranding/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NBA_Branding Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbabranding/ For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Looking for a nice co-working space in Memphis? http://www.entrememphis.com
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sheva Quinn as she discusses the many different forms of support when starting a business, success is not about how much money you make, and why a woman sent her an invoice after a Facebook Messenger conversation. For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Issac Rodriguez as he discusses the origin of SweetBio, the process of hiring and firing people, and why failure is valuable. SweetBio’s Website: http://www.sweetbio.com Follow SweetBio: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetbioco/ For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we sit down with Kenya Jordan as she explains how a trip to Las Vegas started her path to entrepreneurship, why the dynamic of co-ownership with Amy works, and where her vision for the future of the company will take them. Visit Opulence AK’s website: www.opulenceak.com Follow Opulence AK: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpulenceAK/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opulenceak/?hl=en For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we sit down with Terrance SetepenRa Wilson as he explains why networking is so importing to him, why building relationships is his super power, and why his path to entrepreneurship is fueled by his need for social justice. Visit Terrance’s website: www.terrancewilsononline.com For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we sit down with Kat Gordon as she explains where the name Muddy’s came from, why she loves learning, and why entrepreneurs should always be informed about the world around them. Check out Muddy’s Online: https://www.muddysbakeshop.com Follow Muddy’s: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuddysBakeShop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/muddysbakeshop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muddysbakeshop/ Muddy’s Locations: 5101 Sanderlin #114 Memphis, TN 38117 901.683.8844 Open: Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm Closed Sundays 585 S. Cooper St. Memphis, TN 38104 901.443.4144 Open Mon-Fri 6:30am-9pm, Sat 7am-9pm Closed Sundays Recommendation from Kat: “For Better or For Work” by Meg Hirshberg Maggie Bayless of ZingTrain.com For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we sit down with Te’Mika Chatman as she discusses why its ok to fire your mentor, how professional development can come from anywhere, and why it takes a team to be an entrepreneur when you are a mom. Follow Te’Mika: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youandwealth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TemikaChatman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/temikachatman/ For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we sit down with Bronson Perich as he explains why many entrepreneurs fail with their first business, why falling into a business romance can be a bad thing, and why money is not the root of all evil. Show Notes: Want your copy of the Purple Cow Burgers e-book? http://www.purplecowburgers.com Follow Bronson: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzskills The Chrysalis Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechrysalisnz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVBb4EmL1PqJ0u4y3XP_Fkw For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Credits: Producer: Mohamed Bah
In this episode, we sit down with Zaniesha “Zii” Davis as she explains how an internship didn’t end the way she planned, why you shouldn’t ask her for specials, and a special message for both African-American entrepreneurs and consumers.
In this episode, we sit down with Elliott Sayles to discuss why it is important to make leadership attractive, the difference between truth and present truth when it comes to being successful, and how Phil Jackson can teach us all a thing or two about leadership. Show Notes: Want a Mane T-Shirt? https://manetshirts.com Follow Elliott Sayles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manetshirts/ For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jamie Hardy as she explains that it is okay to ask for help, why continuous learning is important to the entrepreneur, and the social responsibility that comes with entrepreneurship. Show Notes: Download Dr. Jamie’s free eBook: www.DrJamieHardy.com/FreeBook Follow Follow Dr. Jamie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJamieHardy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjamiehardy Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjamiehardy For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we sit down with James and Jamille Bernard as they talk about defining what success is, how they hold each other accountable as a team, and why you should never buy cigars that come from the trunk of a car. Show Notes: Ready for a nice cigar? http://mcecigaremporium.bigcartel.com Follow MCE Cigar Emporium LLC: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcecigaremporium/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCECigarEmporium/ For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we sit down with R.G. Brooks as we talk about leadership, why debt acquisition may not be necessary when starting a business, and why holding yourself accountable is important when leading a team. Show Notes: Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Take The L.E.A.D by R.G. Brooks http://www.thergbrooks.com Want to be part of a great humanitarian effort? Yas Nation yasnation.com Follow R.G. Brooks on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rgb901 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thergbrooks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thergbrooks For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we sit down with Angie Steele as she discusses how to navigate being a “mompreneur”, the inspiration behind her t-shirt line, and why fear is a good thing. Show Notes: Want a “Go Be Great” T-shirt? www.steeledivine.com Follow Angie Steele on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steeledivine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angie.steele.182 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiW2FIgFNZVhpB16pms3uMg For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, Daniel shares the story of his grandmother, why he started book reading time, and explains what the #Grindumentary is. SHOW NOTES: For ACT Prep from OWLS: The-Owl-Academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com Follow Beneva Mayweather Foods: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayweatherflavr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayweatherfoods/ Website: https://mayweatherfoods.com Where can you get Beneva Mayweather Foods product in the Memphis area: Superlo Foods 4744 Spottswood Ave. Memphis, TN 38117 Superlo Foods 945 Goodman Rd. E Southaven, MS Memphis Cash Saver Grocery Store 729 N White Station Rd Memphis, TN 38122 Miss Cordelia’s Grocery 737 Harbor Bend Rd. Memphis, TN 38103 Curb Side Casseroles 5130 Wheelis Dr. Memphis, TN 38117 Humphrey’s Prime Cut Shoppe 551 South Mendenhall Memphis, TN 38117 Doc’s Wines, Spirits, & More 6645 Poplar Ave Germantown, TN 38138 Cooper Street 20/20 800 S Cooper St. Memphis, TN 38104 The Curb Market Grocery Store 596 Cooper St. Memphis, TN 38104 High Point Grocery 469 High Point Terrace Memphis, TN 38122 Coming Soon to Memphis area Kroger Stores Southern Social Restaurant(Upon Request) 2285 S Germantown Rd Germantown, TN 38138
In this episode, we sit down with Ms. Pesce as she talks about what she is currently learning, describes what her tribe of successful women means to her, and explains her 10-day work week. Show Notes: Want to own a piece of The Cheryl Pesce Lifestyle Brand? www.cherylpesce.com www.jewelstreet.com (United Kingdom) Upcoming events for Cheryl Pesce: Trunk Show: Feb. 2-4 10am-5pm Palladio 2169 Central Ave Memphis, Tn 38104 Pop-Up Pre-Shop Feb. 9 Pre-Shop: 11am-3pm Husbands/Men Shop: 5pm-7pm 113 Sivley Street Oxford, MS 38655 Follow Cheryl Pesce on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.pesce/ For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we sit down with Jason as he shares with us what sets him apart from other contractors, why providing value is so important, and why entrepreneurship is not something you clock out of on a daily basis. Show Notes: Follow Jason on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.daniels.5220?fref=ts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life_as_jason Twitter: https://twitter.com/life_as_jason Location for Titans Electrical: 5250 Pleasant View Rd, Suite 3, Memphis, TN 38134 (901) 308-4837 Titans Electrical Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TitansElectricalService For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we sit down with Tia as she discusses her week-long stint at McDonald’s, being a boss and other B-words. Join us as we explore how to manage your time, money, and relationships as an entrepreneur. Show Notes: Manestream Hair Location: 6747 Winchester Rd Memphis, Tn 38115 Manestream Hair on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/N2theManestream For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, Fa-Harra shares with us his tools for success, why knowing your role is so important, and the lessons his mom taught him that led to his path of entrepreneurship. He also explains why he was on a binge of just learning and professional development. So get ready to receive value from an entrepreneur that is blazing his own trail! SHOW NOTES: Follow Fa-Harra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faharrafvision/ Follow Fa-Harra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fa_Harra Website: www.faharra.com For ACT Prep from OWLS: https://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In our 10th episode with Ashley Holder, Owner and Master Baker of Sweet Indulgence Bake Shop, we explore why passion is so important and why you must always work to get better at your craft. Also, Ashley takes us through her worst day in her cake life and offers her best advice. This episode is full of value from this rising star in the Memphis cake world. SHOW NOTES: Follow Ashley on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jusadva Like her Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/IndulgenceBakeShop Send her an email: indulgebakeshop901@gmail.com Need a Cake? Send her a text at 901-289-0145 For ACT Prep from OWLS: http://the-owl-academy.teachable.com Teaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Have comments or want to advertise on The Startup Life? counsel@askowlsolutions.com
In this episode, we go to Olive Branch, Miss to visit Eric Cook, Owner of Xpress Fitness. He talks to us about building a culture, shares his super power, and explains why self-imporvement expands well beyond fitness. Links mentioned in this episode: www.xpressfitness.com; www.desotosbest.com
In this episode we sit down with Micheal Franks. He is the Founder and CEO of We Deliver, a food delivery service headquartered in Memphis, Tn. Franks takes us on a journey through his wireless phone days, his inspirations, and how the passing of his best friend help pushed him towards entrepreneurship. This is a great episode full of value that you don’t want to miss.
In this episode, we explore the very difficult subject of terminating someone. We discuss possible reasons for firing, some strategies to retain the employee instead, and more. In your business you don’t want to fire an employee but sometimes its necessary to in order to scale and move forward.
In the conclusion, we focus on taking care of your team, providing a great customer experience, and not being intimidated as a small business. Travel back in time with me as I share stories from my teenage working days to help get the point across. Small business really is big business and you should remember that as you compete. So, get ready to #TakeFlight as you take the fight to your much larger competitors.
In Part one of "Who You Calling A Small Business?", we explain that entrepreneurs should stop thinking like a small business. We go on to explain how tech, creating a niche, and being fast are a few tools that you can use to compete with larger competitors. Prepare to #TakeFlight with great value for your business. It’s an excellent segue to Part two.
In this episode, we hear from Kenda Lawson, Founder and CEO of OWLS. She stops by to talk about entrepreneurship, an idea she did not follow through on, and running a company as a millennial. She also gives further value as she explains how entrepreneurship relates to our current political and economic climate. It was only fitting for her to be the first guest as she makes the The Startup Life possible. So enjoy great insight and wisdom from the lead OWL herself.
As entrepreneurs, we often experience setbacks when trying to build a business. So here is a step by step process on how to overcome it and be better than before. We also share a personal story of a failure we had and the changes in our company it produced.
A popular misconception about leaders is that they are created from titles. So in this episode we focus on key elements that create great leaders and how they can be used to build effective teams. Show Notes: Need Professional Development? OWLS 901-857-4818 www.askowlsllc.com Are you a teacher in need of resources? https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Disclaimer: After minute 15:00 you may hear planes in the background. We live near the airport and they were busy that night. We apologize if this dampens your experience.
A popular misconception about leaders is that they are created from titles. So in this episode we focus on key elements that create great leaders and how they can be used to build effective teams. Show Notes: Need Professional Development? OWLS 901-857-4818 www.askowlsllc.com Are you a teacher in need of resources? https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-With-Owls Disclaimer: After minute 15:00 you may hear planes in the background. We live near the airport and they were busy that night. We apologize if this dampens your experience.
Our first episode introduces you to The Startup Life and what you can expect from the show. We discuss the story behind OWLS and why we love entrepreneurship.
Our first episode introduces you to The Startup Life and what you can expect from the show. We discuss the story behind OWLS and why we love entrepreneurship.