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S2 Ep 62Workplace Culture that Creates Awesome Habits with Habits at Work | 062
062. Habits at Work | Andrew Sykes founded the Behavioral Research Applied Technology Laboratory (BRATLAB) to uncover which habits create health, happiness, security and performance for people, and his employer-focused consulting team, Habits at Work, literally puts habit creation to work to create high-performance organizations. Andrew is a passionate advocate for the power of habits to create thriving, high-performance employees and companies. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Andrew Sykes Interview. ***
S2 Ep 61Building a Water & Coffee Delivery Business from the Ground Up - Agora NW Refreshments | 061
061. Agora NW Refreshments | Andrew Didier is the Founding Partner of Agora NW. The company is located in Tukwila, WA (right outside of Seattle). Agora sells bottle-less water systems for institutional break rooms. It also sells coffee and tea, services its machines and accessories, and strives to go over the top with customer service. The Agora team works with each of their customers to create a flexible program that matches client’s needs and budget with the best overall solution. They move companies to an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bottles, while at the same time impacting their bottom line. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Andrew Didier Interview. ***
S2 Ep 60The Modern Alternative to Traditional Moving Companies... Bellhops Moving | 060
060. Bellhops Moving | Cameron Doody is Co-founder and President of BellHops, the largest and fastest growing tech-enabled platform in the moving and delivery space. Bellhops grew from an idea to help college students move onto campus. Bellhops began in 2011 as a dorm-moving service in a small college town. While Bellhops essentially started as a two-day-a-year operation at the end of each semester, the company soon realized it was onto something bigger: there's a certain magical synergy between the enthusiasm and stamina of college students and the challenges of moving. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Cameron Doody Interview. ***
S2 Ep 59Coast-to-Coast Toll Management for Truckers in the USA - Bestpass® | 059
059. Bestpass | John Andrews is President & CEO of BestPass. John has more than 20 years of experience in technology implementation, senior management, and development/deployment of scalable services and solutions. John was selected to serve as President and CEO of Bestpass in the Fall of 2009 when the organization had four employees, processing $15 million in tolls annually. The company has since grown to more than 60 employees, processing more than $500 million in tolls annually. Outside of the office, John enjoys a busy home life with his wife and three kids and is a home brewer of craft beer. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: John Andrews Interview. ***
S2 Ep 58The Smart Luggage Shutdown... Bluesmart shuts Down after Airlines Ban Smart Luggage... | 058
058. Bluesmart Luggage | Alejo Verlini is the Co-founder and CPO at Bluesmart, which is based in Hong Kong. He is an experienced Chief Product Officer with a strong history of working in the consumer electronics industry. He is very skilled in Innovation Management, User Experience, Branding & Identity, Design Management, and User Interface Design. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Alejo Verlini Interview. ***
S2 Ep 57Providing Capital & Expertise for Companies in the Digital Media EcoSystem - Digital Daruma | 057
057. Digital Daruma | Ken Umezaki, Founder and President of Digital Daruma, has been involved in the music business full time since 2009, when he retired from a successful 25 year career in financial services. He has substantial experience in starting new business lines for major investment banks, seeding and advising start ups, capital markets trading, managing large organizations, and asset management. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Ken Umezaki Interview. ***
S2 Ep 56An Outdoor Company pivots (like a boss) from Apparel to Sleeping Pads // Klymit | 056
056: Klymit Sleeping Pads | Cory Tholl became CEO of Klymit in 2011 and quickly turned the company into a profitable and high growth outdoor brand. Cory is a family man who thrives on taking products from ideation to market. He is passionate about creating great jobs for good people and is focused on creating a stellar return for investors. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Cory Tholl Interview. ***
S2 Ep 55Aggregating Information to Help Businesses Analyze their Data... BigData Corporation | 055
055. The BigData Corp | Thoran Rodrigues is the founder and CEO of BigData Corp which helps companies to automate the way they work with huge volumes of information. He has over a decade of experience in the Tech market in Brazil, having worked in places of all shapes and sizes, from university labs to consulting firms. In 2011, after almost a decade working for others, Thoran decided to open his first company. Today, he run BigData Corp., a four-year old startup which is one of the leaders in the Big Data market with clients all over the world. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Thoran Rodrigues Interview. ***
S2 Ep 54A Door Company turns into a Family Company... Find out How... with Double O | 054
054. Double O Doors | Michael Otis is the President of Double O Inc., a commercial Glazing, Windows, & Doors company. Double O Inc. has steadily grown in skills, talent and experience to become known and recognized as “The Most Knowledgeable Company in the Industry.” In 2014 thru 2016, Double O receives recognition from Inc. Magazine being awarded the prestigious “Inc. 5000 Award – Fastest Growing Private companies in the United States." *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Michael Otis Interview. ***
S2 Ep 53Building a Digital Media Production Company that's more than Ambitious with Ambitious Media | 053
053. Ambitious Media Group | Greg Rollett is the Founder of Ambitious Media Group, an Orlando based Media & Marketing Company. Greg is a Best-Selling Author and Marketing Expert who works with experts, authors and entrepreneurs all over the world. He utilizes the power of new media, direct response and personality-driven marketing to attract more clients and to create more freedom in the businesses and lives of his clients. After creating a successful string of his own educational products and businesses, Greg began helping others in the production and marketing of their own products and services. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Greg Rollett Interview. ***
S2 Ep 52Clothing that Likes to Party... How this Ex-Lawyer started his Fashion Company... Shinesty | 052
052. Shinesty Clothing | Chris White is the Chief Executive Officer of Shinesty. At age 18, Chris was forced to become financially independent, plus pay for his tuition at DePauw University. He started working multiple commission-based sales jobs and it set his life on a different course. After graduating, with majors in Religious Studies and Communications, Chris moved to Colorado to pursue a JD/MBA at CU Boulder and became hooked on the Colorado Startup life. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Chris White Interview. ***
S2 Ep 51How to Make Good Hires that last with this all-in-one Hiring Platform: Hireology | 051
051. Hireology | Adam Robinson is the Co-founder and CEO of Hireology, where he's on a mission to assist business owners to make better hiring decisions by means of predictive data and innovative technology. He is a renowned recruiting industry expert, speaker, and author with 20 years of experience in the field of hiring and selection management. Under his leadership, Hireology has been recognized nationally by Entrepreneur magazine as a "Top Company Culture" and by Crain's Chicago Business as a "Best Places to Work" for both Millennials and GenX. In 2015 he was added to the Chicago Tribune's Blue Network, a listing of Chicago's most influential entrepreneurs and innovators, and named a "Top 25 HR Industry Game Changer Under 40" by Workforce magazine. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Adam Robinson Interview. ***
S1 Ep 50What this Startups' Blockchain Technology means to You & the Travel Industry - Winding Tree | 050
050. Winding Tree | Max Izmaylov is the CEO of Winding Tree & Pedro Anderson is the COO of the company. Winding Tree is a blockchain-based decentralized open-source travel distribution platform. The company makes travel cheaper for the end user and profitable for travel companies, like hotels, airlines, and travel agencies because it removes the middlemen from the equation. Maksim Izmaylov is a software engineer, entrepreneur, and previously founder of Roomstorm and Travel Tech Con. Max is also passionate about making travel a more enjoyable experience for everyone. Pedro Anderson specializes in crypto-investment and social entrepreneurship. Being in charge of partnerships at Winding Tree, he had previously sold millions of dollars of SaaS products. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Max Izmaylov & Pedro Anderson Interview. ***
S1 Ep 49Building a Clothing Business to Sell (like the E-Myth Revisited) // The Story of Yea.Nice Beanies | 049
049. Yea.Nice Beanies | Josh Sherman was the co-founder and business owner of Yea.Nice. His clothing company was included in the Inc. Magazines 2016 top 1,000 fastest private growing companies in America. Josh is also a volunteer for the Beanies4Life, which is a program under the Yea.Nice brand. The program is all about helping the homeless individuals all across America in battling the winter cold elements through a high quality, fleece lined beanie. To date, this cause has donated over 100,000 polar fleece lined beanies. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Josh Sherman Interview. ***
S1 Ep 48How to Increase Your Success Rate in the Business World with Energetic Solutions | 048
048. Energetic Solutions | Sheevaun Moran is an award-winning Small Business and Master Coach. She's the creator of Energetic Solutions. The company is devoted to teaching entrepreneur, CEOs, and leaders the needed skills to grow their business. While also maintaining authenticity and clarity of mission to purposeful profits. She has helped over 25,000 people to achieve their miracle. Shevaun has sold over $22 billion and helped four companies go from a few employees to sales of over $140 million in one sale. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Sheevaun Moran Interview. ***
S1 Ep 47What Happens when you Business is Underwater? Find out with this Isolation Float Tank Business - Zen Float Inc. | 047
047. The Zen Float Company | Shane Stott is CEO of the Walker Tape Company, the leading brand in Hair Replacement Supplies. He is also the founder of the Zen Float Company, and co-creator of the Zen Float Tent, whose famous Kickstarter campaign raised $300,000 in its first month. He is a genuine inventor and has created some of the most cutting-edge products such as the Ultra Hold Tape Mini's, which revolutionized the Hair System Tape. He has been featured on ABC, MSN, and Yahoo with his amazing inventions. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Shane Stott Interview. *** Looking to sell your land in Maryland? Connect with Bubba Land Company and experience the straightforward way to get top dollar for your property!
S1 Ep 46Investing in Single-Family & Multi-Family Properties in the SE - Residential Investment Advisors | 046
046. Residential Investment Advisors | Dave Childers founded RIA Inc. in 2011. During his years as a real estate agent he realized an opportunity in the industry to work with small, private investors in the purchase and sale (aka P&S) of multifamily properties in Middle Tennessee. Dave (aka David Childers) has significant experience in many areas of the commercial/residential real estate industry. Highlights of his experience includes facilitating financing for multifamily properties, commercial ownership, and management of investment real estate. He has brokered millions in multifamily properties and he's looked upon as a professional resource for investors, bankers, and appraisers. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Dave Childers Interview. **
S1 Ep 45Breaking into the Beverage Business with a Mixer Hangover Solution... The Drink B4 Story | 045
045. Drink B4 | John Mansour is a pharmacist that dedicated his life to studying the human body and the vitamins and minerals that keep us ticking. Armed with this knowledge, John created something truly unique: a caffeine-free beverage that energizes for the night and fortifies for the morning known as Drink B4. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: John Mansour Interview. ***
S1 Ep 44Transforming a Family Business by using Technology... An Online Soution for the Wood Industry: Allmoxy | 044
044. Allmoxy Cabinet Software | Brady Lewis was running the family cabinet outsource shop and needed a software solution. Seeing an obvious lack of options for small business manufacturing software, work began building their own. As every day problems would arise, they would be solved, systematized, and written into the new software solution. After growing 120% during the recession on the new platform, and being constantly questioned if it was for sale, it was clear this new platform could be very valuable for others as well and Allmoxy was born. Allmoxy serves various types of companies since starting out in the wood working industry. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Brady Lewis Interview. ***
S1 Ep 43The Pros & Cons of Fundraising for Your Next BIG Business Idea... with the Founder of WeGoLook | 043
043. WeGoLook | Robin Smith founded WeGoLook in 2009 as a way to increase confidence in consumers purchasing online. It quickly became apparent that WeGoLook’s inspection and verification services were not only useful for consumers, but a revolutionary solution for various industries. The B2B world has been WeGoLook’s focus ever since. Robin has an extensive background in sales, e-commerce, and enterprise solutions that helped her develop WeGoLook. She is a thought leader in the gig economy, insurtech, and the startup/tech world. She speaks to audiences around the world, inspiring them to pursue their dreams, no matter how humble their beginnings. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Robin Smith Interview. ***
S1 Ep 42Purchasing & Selling an Online Business with a Vetted Marketplace like Empire Flippers | 042
042. Empire Flippers | Justin Cooke (CMO/Founder) is the brand ambassador of Empire Flippers. From content to paid traffic, he keeps the sales staff busy and the lead funnels full. He’s also a digital nomad (aka homeless), but spends most of his time in Manila, Bangkok, and Saigon. When not geeking out on sales funnels and marketing automation, he loves fruity drinks by the beach and watches Game of Thrones as a guilty pleasure. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Justin Cooke Interview. ***
S1 Ep 41How this Appraisal Business Grew from a Local to National Brand // The Story of CoesterVMS | 041
041. Coester VMS Appraisal | Brian Coester is CEO of the national appraisal firm - CoesterVMS. The son of one of the east coast’s most reputable appraisers, Brian literally grew up in the business. Since becoming CEO in 2005, Brian has grown CoesterVMS from a local appraisal company to a nationwide provider of appraisals and appraisal technology. He is the mastermind behind Cloud Control, the only appraisal process management software built on the award-winning Salesforce.com platform. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Brian Coester Interview. ***
S1 Ep 40Marketing Agency transforms into a Podcast Agency (for B2B Brands) - Sweet Fish Media | 040
040. Sweet Fish Media | James Carbary is the founder of Sweet Fish Media, a done-for-you service that guarantees new relationships between B2B companies and their ideal clients. He’s a contributor for the Huffington Post & Business Insider, and he also co-hosts the B2B Growth Show: a podcast dedicated to helping B2B executives achieve explosive growth. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: James Carbary Interview. ***
S1 Ep 39How this Founder turned Passion into Profit... The YakAttack - Kayak Story | 039
039. YakAttack | Luther Cifers began YakAttack with an extensive background in product design coupled with a passion for kayak fishing. Since their launch in January 2009, YakAttack has experienced hyper growth every year. Their innovations have changed the way kayak anglers around the world rig their kayaks. YakAttack's uncompromising commitment to their values, manufacturing in the USA, and producing excellence in everything we do have made them the industry partner of choice for major kayak and accessory manufacturers. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Luther Cifers Interview. ***
S1 Ep 38Shark Tank Inventor scrubs away his Business Problems using... the Scrub Daddy! | 038
038. The Scrub Daddy | Aaron Krause is an accomplished entrepreneur/inventor with 20+ years of experience in patenting and manufacturing industry. With patented products in major big-box retailers by such industry giants as 3M Company, Mr. Krause prides himself on hard work, dedication, and imagination. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Aaron Krause Interview. ***
S1 Ep 37This Real Estate Company turned into an... Employee Owned Company??? Find out How w/ Roost DC. | 037
037. Nest DC | Lisa Wise is the Chief Nester//Wise Owl of the Boutique Property Management firm known as Nest DC (in Washington, DC - multiple puns intended). Lisa’s work has always been cause driven, entrepreneurial, and community focused. She served as... *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Lisa Wise Interview. ***
S1 Ep 36How to Hire Salespeople that will Actually Boost Your Sales!!! Tips from Treeline Sales Recruiting. | 036
036. Treeline Sales Recruiting | Daniel Fantasia founded Treeline, Inc. in 2001 with an exclusive focus on helping companies build world-class, high-output, sales teams. They help companies recruit and hire salespeople. Treeline has worked with hundreds of respected companies in the United States and thousands of top-tier sales professionals. The company is consistently recognized by clients and respected sources as an innovative and trusted service partner. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Dan Fantasia Interview. ***
S1 Ep 35Converting a Food Truck Business into a Real Business - Cousins Maine Lobster | 035
035. Cousins Maine Lobster | Jim Tselikis is a Co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster. He is from the coast of Maine, where he and his cousin Sabin Lomac grew up surrounded by family and lobster. They both moved away (Jim to Boston and The College of the Holy Cross, then a secure job at Stryker orthopedics; Sabin to New York City to study drama before acting his way into a career in Real Estate in LA), then reunited in 2012 to bring the authentic experience of their childhoods to their customers. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Jim Tselikis Interview. ***
S1 Ep 34How to Build an Electric Bike Business w/ Pedego Electric Bikes | 034
034. Pedego Electric Bikes | Don DiCostanzo is Co-Founder of Pedego Electric Bikes. After 30 years in the automotive world, Don started an electric bicycle shop in Newport Beach, California. This was a labor of love. Over time, he developed an interest in electric cycling and tried to find quality electric bikes for his bicycle shop. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Don DiCostanzo Interview. ***
S1 Ep 33Software that uses Gamifying for Company Wellness the For Dummies Guide - Sonic Boom Wellness | 033
033. Sonic Boom Wellness | Danna Korn-Van Noy is CEO of Sonic Boom Wellness, a software company specializing in corporate wellness. Danna began her work in the wellness industry in 1991, with a focus on nutrition and medical conditions that benefit from a gluten-free diet. She is a best-selling author of six books on nutrition, including three in the prestigious “For Dummies” series. Renowned as the country’s “Gluten-Free Guru,” Danna is respected as one of the leading authorities on the gluten-free diet and medical conditions that benefit from it. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Danna Korn-Van Noy Interview. ***
S1 Ep 32Custom Canvas Prints... that are Printed Online... via CanvasPop | 032
032. Canvas Pop | Adrian Salamunovic Co-founder of CanvasPop, PopKey, & DNA11. He took $2,000 and launched two multi-million dollar, profitable companies without any outside investment. With his business partner, Adrian launched a DNA art company DNA11, a large format printing company CanvasPop, and PopKey, the first GIF keyboard. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Adrian Salamunovic Interview. ***
S1 Ep 31Putting Profit First, So You're Around for the Long-Term... Profit First Professionals | 031
031. Profit First Professionals | Mike Michalowicz is founder of Profit First Professionals. He's also the author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, The Pumpkin Plan, Profit First, and Surge. His books have been translated into 10 languages. Profit First Professionals is an organization designed to support accountants, bookkeepers and other financial professionals to substantially differentiate themselves in the market - so they can dictate a premium for their services and attract more clients. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Michael Michalowicz Interview. ***
S1 Ep 30How to find the Best Prospects for Real Estate Brokers (w/ ProspectNow) | 030
030. Prospect Now | Steve Wayne is the founder of ProspectNow, an online database of millions of commercial properties that enables its users to close more deals with less effort. Steve has grown the company from an idea, into a nationwide platform with thousands of customers and millions in revenue. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode with Steve Wayne, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 29Making a Marketplace for the Sports Apparel Business - OrderMyGear | 029
029. Order My Gear | Kent McKeaigg is the Founder of OrderMyGear. He started the company so he could help his dad, Ronnie, sell gear to team parents. Ronnie sold sporting goods for over 35 years and felt the pain of collecting paper order forms, cash, and checks from parents. Kent decided to run an online store for his dad instead of dealing with paper, and the tool began spreading to dealers and reps around the country. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode with Kent McKeaigg, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 28Booking Celebrities to help you Make Millions - The See Agency | 028
028. The See Agency | Christa Colson is President & Founder of See Agency, the industry’s fastest growing speaker management outfit. She manages, consults, and represents a cadre of elite corporate talent, personally booking over $4M of speakers annually into corporate events. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode with Christa Colson, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 27Creating a Co-Working Space inside (& outside of) the USA - The San Francisco Vault | 027
027. The Vault | Kevin Smith is the CEO & Founder of The Vault, a collaborative workspace/innovation hub founded on the principle that people work better together. He's spent the last decade spearheading projects in global business development, startup investment and innovation initiatives. Since founding The Vault in San Francisco in 2013, Kevin has helped in-house companies raise over $200 million. With an eye towards the international, Kevin’s mission is to utilize The Vault to nurture the next generation of world-class startups. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode with Kevin Smith, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 26How this Y-Combinator Grad started his own Digital Printing Business by Optamark Graphics | 026
026. Optamark | Tarang Gosalia is the CEO of Optamark. His company is an award-winning online print business, he currently consults for some of the largest companies and startups in the United States (Wayfair, OlaPic, the NFL, Draft Kings, ESPN, and thousands of companies) to streamline their print and promotional product purchasing. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode with Tarang Gosalia, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 25Crowdfunding for your Kickstarter & Indiegogo Campaign... Get Funded Today!!! (w/ Funded Today) | 025
025. Funded Today | Zach Smith is Co-Founder of the World's Largest Crowdfunding agency - Funded Today. He enjoys starting, running, managing, and selling businesses. Most importantly, he loves helping others turn their dreams, ideas, and inspirations into successful companies. He is the Co-Author of the upcoming book “Funded” and also the Co-Founder of “CrowdCon Virtual”, the world’s first and biggest virtual crowdfunding summit. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode with Zach Smith, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 24How an Online Fireplace Business was Built using Google Adwords - Starfire Direct | 024
024. Starfire Direct | Jonathan Burlingham is President of Starfire Direct. His company is the one stop shop for all things fire. Starfire Direct works with some of America’s finest designers, architects, homeowners, and contractors. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode with Jonathan Burlingham, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 23Building one of the Loudest Speakers in the the World... Soundboks 2.0 | 023
023. Soundboks | Hjalte Wieth is Co-Founder of SoundBoks. He along with his two co-founders, Jesper Theil Thomsen & Christoffer Nyvold, wanted to create something that would combine enjoying life while creating value for a lot of people. Driven by a passion for speaker design and great experience, the boys created SOUNDBOKS. In less than 3 years, the just-out-of high school guys have managed to get accepted into Y-Combinator and deliver more than 15,000 SOUNDBOKS to happy customers. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode with Hjalte Wieth, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 22The Original Gourmet Beef Jerky Subscription... Stick-in-a-Box | 022
022. Stick-in-a-Box | Dana Severson is Founder of StickinaBox.co, Co-founder of StartupsAnonymous.com, and Director of Marketing at Promoter.io. He is an AngelPad alum, a weekly contributor to Inc.com, and the former CEO of Wahooly. On top of all this, Dana was born with a large forehead and natural ability to develop absurd ideas. He was immediately drawn to the advertising industry at a very early age. Growing up, he’d often get caught sipping a three-finger apple juice (disguised as cognac), smoking candy cigarettes, dressed like his favorite superhero, David Ogilvy. Dana has found therapy by writing on a regular basis for Fastcompany.com, Adage.com, MN Business, and TCBmag.com. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode with Dana Severson, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 21Using Rich Dad, Poor Dad to motivate you to Build a Successful Business - Griffin Funding | 021
021. Griffin Funding | Bill Lyons is the Founder & CEO of three companies in the real estate industry: Griffin Funding, Revestor, and Lyons Realty. Griffin Funding was named the 83rd fastest growing company in the nation by Inc 500 in 2017 as well as the #1 fastest growing mortgage company. Bill is focused on carving out a large segment of the $11 Billion online real estate advertising market and the residential investors that make of 25% of the real estate market. He built his former company, from zero to $20 Million per year in revenue with $3+ Billion in transactions inside of 36 months. As President & CEO, Mr. Lyons managed a $6 million per year online marketing budget offering opportunity to well over 250 employees. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode with Bill Lyons, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 20How to Make Money in the Music World (thanks to Music X-Ray) | 020
020. Music X-Ray | Mike McCready has experienced success as a musician, and separately as an entrepreneur, but has found his true passion by combining music with business. As a signed musician, he achieved two hit singles. As an entrepreneur, his companies have been featured in Success Magazine, The New Yorker, and other media. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode with Mike McCready, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 19The World's Financial Services on the Blockchain via Lendroid (a blockchain lending service) | 019
019: Lendroid Lending | Vignesh Sundaresan is a blockchain entrepreneur and an open protocol architect and Y Combinator Alumni. He designed and leads the project that implements the open protocol - Lendroid. A professional programmer with expertise in blockchain technologies, back-end programming, software product management, marketing performance mechanisms, knowledge organization, and data-mining. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode with Vignesh Sundaresan, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 18Turning a Kayak Passion into a Real Time Business in Houston, Texas... We Gone Fishin w/ YakGear | 018
018. YakGear | Bill Bragman began YakGear with a little innovation and open water. He was an avid fisherman and curious inventor, often tinkered with ways to improve the kayak experience. When he happened across two seemingly simple designs - leashes for paddles and fishing poles - friends took notice, and he knew he was on to something. Bill refined his idea and, in 2006, made the products available to the public under the name Reel Deels. Word got out and, as the company grew, so did its offerings. In November 2007, with 20 items to its name, YakGear made its official debut as the original ‘yak accessory company. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode with Bill Bragman, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 17How this Personal Finance Budgeting Software Gained a Loyal Following - You Need a Budget (YNAB) | 017
017. You Need a Budget (YNAB) | Jesse Mecham is a recovering CPA that started a company called, "You Need A Budget" (aka YNAB) while in college. His company teaches people their unique Four-Rule Method that completely transforms how they view and manage their money. When people follow the YNAB Method, they break the paycheck to paycheck cycle, get out of debt, and save more money. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode with Jesse Mecham, visit here. ***
S1 Ep 16Your Data Can Do More... Find out how with Okera Data... The Story of Big Data doing Big Things | 016
016: Okera Data Management | Amandeep Khurana is CEO & Co-Founder of Cerebro Data. His company works with cloud native data management and governance software for enterprises. Before this he was the Principal Solutions Architect at Cloudera Inc, where he worked with Cloudera’s customers to help them with their adoption and usage of the Hadoop ecosystem. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Amandeep Khurana Interview. ***
S1 Ep 15Real Estate Crowdfunding for the 21st Century (& growing to $300MM+) with Realty Mogul | 015
015. Realty Mogul | Jilliene Hellman is CEO and Co-Founder of RealtyMogul. She's responsible for the company’s strategic direction and operations. Jilliene, who sits on RealtyMogul.com’s board, has underwritten over $5 billion of real estate and was previously a Vice President at Union Bank, where she spent time in Wealth Management, Finance and Risk Management. Jilliene is a Certified Wealth Strategist, holds Series 7, Series 63, and Series 24 licenses and has a degree in Business from Georgetown University. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode with Jilliene Helman, visit here. *** Ready to part ways with your land in North Carolina? Visit our Sell My Land North Carolina webpage and discover a straightforward way to say goodbye to your property!
S1 Ep 14How to Buy Apartments & the Lessons Learned from this Harvard MBA Real Estate Investor | 014
014. John T. Reed Publishing | John Reed was born and raised in Southern New Jersey. He was a West Point ’68 paratrooper ranger, radio officer, Vietnam, real estate agent, property manager, Harvard MBA ’77 married in 1975 wife Harvard MBA ’78 started buying residential rental property in 1969 and continued for 23 years. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode with John Reed, visit here. *** Ready to part ways with your land in South Carolina? Visit our Sell My Land South Carolina webpage and discover a straightforward way to say goodbye to your property!
S1 Ep 13Creating an Online Subscription Service that Succeeds... the BlackSocks Origin Story | 013
013. Blacksocks.com | Samy Liechti was asked by his then boss to attend a last-minute meeting with Japanese customers, he would not have imagined that this day would change his life. Tradition dictates that you take your shoes off for such occasions. It was then that it happened: a mistake so blatant it could not go unnoticed. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Samy Liechti Interview. *** Ready to part ways with your land in Arkansas? Visit our Sell My Land Arkansas webpage and discover a straightforward way to say goodbye to your property!