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Jacob Pace is the CEO of Flighthouse, the largest media brand on TikTok. Flighthouse has almost 25 million followers and over 2 billion likes. They also operate an agency that works with a variety of brands and labels on TikTok marketing campaigns. A native of El Paso, Texas, Jacob started working for record labels and PR firms remotely as a teenager. Just after graduating from high school, he moved out to L.A. to work for Create Music Group. He has since become one of the youngest CEOs in the industry. Connect with Jacob Pace Instagram LinkedIn Flighthouse Media Flighthouse on TikTok Flighthouse on YouTube Flighthouse on Instagram Some of the Topics Covered by Jacob Pace in this Episode How Jacob got his start in the music industry What Jacob's experience was like moving out to L.A. at a very young age What Jacob's job was like when he was first hired by Create Jacob's view of "the hustle" How Jacob became the CEO of Flighthouse How Flighthouse grew to nearly 25 million followers How Flighthouse creates content How the quarantine and COVID-19 crisis has affected Flighthouse's content creation How they manage content distribution across platforms Keys to creating successful TikTok content How brands are using TikTok as the newest social media How Flighthouse Media, the brand side of the business, was born What Jacob's position as CEO involves What's next for Flighthouse The big lessons Jacob has learned along the way Jacob's advice for artists breaking into TikTok A day in the life of Jacob, and how quarantine has affected his routine Jacob's journaling and meditation practices What Jacob is excited about moving forward How Jacob keeps up with trends Jacob's podcast recommendations Links from the Episode How I Built This (podcast) The Tim Ferriss Show (podcast) Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations (podcast)

Chris and Nicholas are the founders of www.WithClutch.com. The two met at Stanford Business School in 2011 and started their first company, Carlypso, in 2013. After going through YCombinator and raising $10M in venture funding, Chris and Nicholas sold Carlypso to Carvana in 2017. Their new business, WithClutch, allows car owners to calculate savings and refinance their loans from the comfort of their home. Chris is a huge car enthusiast. He went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for undergrad, joined McKinsey & Company out of college and worked at McLaren in the UK before graduating from Stanford. Nicholas used to be an avid golfer, playing on Germany's national team for four years. After finishing his master's degree in Germany, he worked at Bain & Company and Merrill Lynch before he moved to the U.S. in 2011. Connect with Nicholas Hinrichsen and Chris Coleman WithClutch Carvana Nicholas Hinrichsen on LinkedIn Chris Coleman on LinkedIn Some of the Topics Covered by Nicholas and Chris in this Episode What is WithClutch? How they got the idea for WithClutch while running their first business, Carlypso How Chris' dream of working for a Formula 1 team eventually led him to the Stanford Graduate School of Business How Nick went from playing on the German golf national team to working in renewable energy to Stanford for business school, where he met Chris How Carlypso was born when Chris and Nick began helping their classmates sell their cars at Stanford What factors nudged Chris into entrepreneurism Why Nick decided to become an entrepreneur in the U.S. instead of Germany Getting their first $50K and deciding to start Carlypso The customer discovery process and finding value as they began their business The founder relationship between Chris and Nick and how they knew they could build a business together Beginning to find investors, and how they quickly went from a goal of $250K to $1M Expectation versus reality regarding the management of their initial funds The problems they ran into as they looked to scale Carlypso as a peer to peer model Joining the Y Combinator accelerator program and how they addressed the issue of not growing fast enough How changing their model led to a growth in inventory from 100 cars to 30,000 overnight How immense growth affected the business operationally The strengths and weaknesses of Carlypso's marketing strategy The challenge of explaining the Carlypso model to consumers The two methods they used to build out the Carlypso team as they continued to grow The biggest obstacles Nick and Chris faced, mistakes made, and the importance of trusting your intuition What led to the Carvana acquisition, and how they managed the transition The recent launch of their newest venture, WithClutch The most important lessons each Nick and Chris have learned as entrepreneurs Links from the Episode Y Combinator (startup accelerator)

Samantha Patil is the founder and CEO of Well Traveled, a members only platform for trusted travel recommendations and reviews. The growing platform, currently in beta, is designed to streamline travel discovery and planning, through a community driven approach to content curation. Well Traveled's content library of trending hotel, restaurant, nightlife and activity recommendations is member sourced and endorsed and is constantly evolving based on member feedback. Membership is on an application basis and once accepted, members can endorse, review and contribute to the content collection, providing a relevant list of travel recommendations sourced directly from and vetted by their trusted network. A graduate of the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business, Samantha has her background in marketing. After working at a number of startups, she took the leap to work full time on her own venture in 2019. She brought on co-founder Casey Hough, and Well Traveled recently soft launched. When Samantha isn't hard at work growing her new business, she can be found riding her Peleton bike, playing with her labradoodle puppy, or baking. Connect with Samantha Patil Well Traveled Well Traveled on Instagram [email protected] LinkedIn Instagram Some of the Topics Covered by Samantha Patil in this Episode How Well Traveled is coping as they launch during the COVID-19 crisis What is Well Traveled and how the idea was born from a sense of information overload Samantha's process in the early stages of building the concept The challenge of getting a developer Building up a "fellow founder network" How Samantha and her co-founder Casey split responsibilities and balance each other's roles The value of setting aside weekly meeting time for strategic planning The ongoing customer discovery process for Well Traveled How Well Traveled is prioritizing the expansion of features How Samantha made the leap from nights and weekends to making her startup her full time gig How Samantha and Casey have managed the financial journey of their business so far How to fund raise among friends and family What questions to ask in building your pitch How they began building their customer base before launching Samantha's vision for the growth of the company How they built their revenue model based on annual membership How they are adjusting their model amidst COVID-19 to focus on local travel and make their platform more accessible given the current climate The "everything is figureoutable" approach The biggest challenges Samantha has faced building her company from scratch How Samantha structures her workday and manages her time Samantha's approach to weekends The importance of disconnecting Resources Samantha recommends for entrepreneurs What Samantha does to recharge The biggest lessons Samantha has learned along the way so far Samantha's long term vision for Well Traveled Potential opportunities to work for Well Traveled Links from the Episode Y Combinator (resource for funding early stage startups The Pitch (podcast) Everything is Figureoutable (book by Marie Forleo) How I Built This (podcast) Skimm'd From The Couch (podcast) Venture Deals (book) Girlboss (community) The Wing (community)

Adam Mendler is the Chief Executive Officer of The Veloz Group, where he co-founded and oversees ventures across a wide variety of industries: Beverly Hills Chairs, a leading office furniture e-tailer; Custom Tobacco, a one-of-a-kind cigar customization e-commerce platform; and Veloz Solutions, a technology consulting and software development practice. Adam remains active in each portfolio company, providing strategic guidance and support. Adam also provides business thought leadership as a speaker to businesses, universities and non-profit organizations; as the host of the leadership and personal / professional development podcast Thirty Minute Mentors; as an expert regularly cited in national media outlets; and as an advisor, consultant, coach and board member. Connect with Adam Mendler Adam Mendler The Veloz Group Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Some of the Topics Covered by Adam Mendler in this Episode What being an entrepreneur means for Adam, including the 3 companies within The Veloz Group, being a writer, public speaker, and podcast host Addressing demand versus creating demand 3 tips on how to lead through the coronavirus crisis How to make sure your company and team are prepared for a crisis in the future How to communicate with and support your team during this crisis Letting go of employees with empathy, compassion and honesty The opportunity of talent becoming available due to the COVID-19 crisis layoffs How Adam got started as an entrepreneur How Adam founded The Veloz Group with his brother and the challenge of defining their direction For bootstrap businesses, the importance of choosing which ideas can be most efficiently monetized How to decide which business ideas to pursue as an entrepreneur Evaluating potential, considering feasibility, and defining your target customer Juggling different ventures and the importance of being "Dr. No" The importance of being self-reflective as a leader and entrepreneur Adam's perspective on making mistakes Adam's book recommendations How Adam's day-to-day has changed during the COVID crisis What tools Adam uses to maximize his day Being a baseball fan during the crisis, and an Angels fan in Los Angeles Links from the Episode The Best and the Brightest (book by David Halberstam)

Victoria Repa is the CEO & Co-Founder of BetterMe, a health and fitness app empire with more than 50 million installs, 400,000+ paid subscribers, and annual revenue of more than $60 million. BetterMe's flagship app often ranks as one of the top #5 apps on the App store in the health and fitness section. Connect with Victoria Repa LinkedIn Instagram Some of the Topics Covered by Victoria Repa in this Episode How Victoria started BetterMe How Victoria decided on the initial version of the app and decided to focus on weight loss initially The thinking around the target audience for BetterMe early-on Victoria's user acquisition strategy for BetterMe The importance of understanding who your audience is How BetterMe implements changes based on user feedback The content strategy behind BetterMe and how they decide which content to add to their apps How Victoria looks at building new apps vs. improving the apps they have at BetterMe The approach Victoria has used to grow the team of BetterMe from 3 to 100 people The biggest challenges along the way of growing BetterMe Victoria's big vision for BetterMe in the future and how she plans on getting there How Victoria views competition What Victoria's day-to-day looks like as CEO Why Victoria just uses paper and pencil for planning and running her day The biggest lessons from Victoria's career so far and why she prioritizes speed over efficiency Links from the Episode Reid Hoffman Blitzscaling Masters of Scale Summit Robert F. Smith The Daily Stoic Find the show notes at justgogrind.com/podcast

Lauryn Nwankpa, Head of Social Impact at Dave and former Head of Social Impact at Headspace, is drawn to impact driven organizations, her work primarily focuses on developing and implementing effective strategies to eradicate poverty, increase access to education, and alleviate wealth and income inequality. From outreach and advocacy, to philanthropy and community engagement, she brings together critical stakeholders to increase access to key resources leading to the empowerment and self-actualization of marginalized communities.

Ed Buckley is the CEO of Peerfit, a digital platform that makes it easy for employers, insurance carriers, and brokers to offer fitness classes to their clients and employees. Peerfit users gain access to a variety of services and experiences, empowering them to personalize your journey to wellness, to lead a more active and healthier lifestyle. Peerfit is on a mission to empower individuals to live healthy and active lifestyles. They believe wellness is personal and fitness is more fun with friends. Their day isn't complete without a little sweat and they stay motivated by their community. They believe today's corporate wellness is stale and boring, and they're changing that. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

Dan is the founder of e-commerce brand, Unbound Merino, which is a maker of quality merino wool clothing. The company was started as a crowdfunding campaign, raising $380,000 in its first 2 months. After just 3-years in business, they are now doing $4m in revenue.

Sam Adams serves as chief executive of dot.LA. A former financial journalist for Bloomberg and Reuters, Adams moved to the business side of media as a strategy consultant at Activate, helping legacy companies develop new digital strategies. Adams holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard College and an MBA from the University of Southern California. A Santa Monica native, he can most often be found at Bay Cities deli with a Godmother sub or at McCabe's with a 12-string guitar. His favorite colors are Dodger blue and Lakers gold. dot.LA is a news and events company with a mission of shining a light on the innovation in the L.A. startup and tech community.

Kari's story: "During my first week back from maternity leave, my daughter's daycare closed for two weeks because they accidentally left a kid at the park. Rough start, and it didn't get easier from there. I used to question every decision I made as a mom and would end up crying in the bathroom at work. I just felt like I was reinventing the wheel each day, which is why I knew I had to build something to help myself (I was basically my own guinea pig) and the countless other ambitious women out there According to our insight at Uplift, what's hardest for moms is the emotional pressure. The guilt. The constant mental load. The rampant imposter syndrome. So, we've built a robust support system to up your working mom game. My story has a happy ending: I became better at my job (and life) post kids thanks to the many small changes I developed and then weaved into Uplift. I'm more efficient, more focused, and a hell of a lot happier. " What Uplift does: Uplift empowers working women to turn motherhood into a career advantage, not a drawback. They do this through 'snackable coaching' that fits in busy moms lives: coaching sessions during pumping, 5-minute exercises and audio content for commutes. Their program is based on interviews with 70 working moms at the top of their fields (such as the CTO of Nest, CMO of Hulu, and founder of Hint Water). Significant life changes have been shown to be excellent times to adopt new habits since your entire life is already changing.

Asa Firestone is an avid rock climber and entrepreneur based in Boulder, Colorado. He often describes himself as a washed up explorer turned hotelier. He is the co-founder of the Boulder Adventure Lodge (A-Lodge). He also co-founded several successful non-profit organizations focused on introducing the outdoors to at-risk youth; Climb for Colorado, Adventure Forward, and the Centro de Escalada Urbana. He also founded BeyondGear, a social enterprise selling lifestyle gear to the outdoor community, as well as BeyondTalks, an adventure speaker series and production company. Asa received his MBA at USC Marshall in 2012 as a Society and Business Lab Fellow and earned his undergraduate degree in engineering physics from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2005. He was a National Geographic Young Explorer for his first ascent big wall expedition in the Venezuelan Amazon in 2008.

Blaine founded what's now known as Student Brands in 1999 as a freshman in college. He didn't raise any money and Barnes and Noble Education (NYSE:BNED) bought it for $58.5 million in August 2017. Blaine enjoys investing in for-profit and nonprofit organizations, especially when his experience is helpful to the founders. He's acquired about ten businesses as well. Blaine has also co-created a couple of television shows and has produced some films. He's particularly interested in investing in meaningful documentaries and scripted films.

Phil O'Brien is the founder and publisher of W42ST, a hyperlocal lifestyle print magazine and media brand that connects readers to the New York City experience. As others migrate toward a more digital presence, W42ST Magazine is a successful print magazine for and about Hell's Kitchen. Under Phil's leadership, W42ST Magazine has a circulation of over 30,000 and has featured original interviews with local luminaries like Broadway leading man Max von Essen; New York politician Corey Johnson; The Vagina Monologues author Eve Ensler; and many others. As an entrepreneur who also successfully founded and sold the world's largest independent photography agency in 2004, Phil can discuss how he built a thriving photography agency, why he sold it, and how he started a new media company in New York City. Phil can also discuss his tips and advice on entrepreneurship, marketing, and sales, as well as evergreen topics like how to come up with a great business idea; finding and filling a need in the marketplace; and how to find your first customers.

Lauren Foundos is the Founder and CEO of FORTË, a company that streams live and on-demand boutique fitness classes from the hottest studios worldwide directly to you. Founded in 2015, FORTË has revolutionized the fitness industry by providing access to avant-garde boutique studio classes coached by leading fitness experts worldwide. Both a technology and subscription based streaming platform, FORTË installs hardware and software into boutique studios, which enable the classes to be streamed live to FORTË's platform.

Nicaila Matthews Okome is a Jamaican born, Bronx bred marketer and side hustler turned full-time podcaster and entrepreneur. In 2016, she created the Side Hustle Pro podcast. Side Hustle Pro is the first and only podcast to spotlight bold, black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business. Since launch, it's has been named "the perfect entrepreneurship podcast" by Mashable, featured on the TODAY show, earned over three million downloads, and amassed a loyal social media following of aspiring entrepreneurs.

Malaria kills about 400,000 people per year with millions more falling ill - 70% of these people are children under 5 years old. Rob Mather and his team at the Against Malaria Foundation are working to solve this massive problem. Rob Mather is the founder and CEO of The Against Malaria Foundation. AMF has now raised more than $230 million, funding more than 100 million anti-mosquito bed nets protecting millions of people. AMF uses technology, rigorous processes and clear accountability to ensure aid is delivered effectively. For seven of the past eight years, AMF has been a top-ranked charity of the independent charity evaluators GiveWell and The Life You Can Save.

Zach Beinlich is the bass player of Yam Haus, a band which exploded in popularity in 2019. With "electro-poppy grooves and swooning vocals" (Star Tribune, June 2018), Minneapolis-based pop group, Yam Haus, is challenging the indie dominated scene of the Twin Cities. Tight guitars, dreamy synths, and clean production from Grammy award-winning producer Mark Heimermann, helped drive year one successes. Their debut album, "Stargazer," lands with the energy of WALK THE MOON, the charisma of Coldplay, and the emotion of Ed Sheeran. Strong melodies and thoughtful songwriting become even more apparent and powerful when big production and synth-heavy tracks are stripped back with the minimal arrangements of their acoustic EP, "Stargazer Sessions." With the "Yam" in Yam Haus standing for "You Are Me", members Lars Pruitt (lead vocal), Jake Felstow (drums), Zach Beinlich (bass), and Seth Blum (guitar) officially formed Yam Haus in 2017. The group launched their first single, West Coast, in April 2018 which gained over 100,000 streams within the first week of its release. Selling out shows across the midwest due to a quickly growing fan-base, the quartet has played alongside national acts Kacey Musgraves, Tori Kelly, Adam Lambert , Sugar Ray, Andy Grammer, O.A.R. , AWOLNATION, American Authors, Semisonic, lovelytheband, and Johnnyswim. With over 2.6 million streams on Spotify with their pop-inspired album, Stargazer, Yam Haus' sound evokes the names of WALK THE MOON, Maroon 5, and Ed Sheeran alike. Kicking off the summer on the national stage at Basilica Block Party, winning the Emerging Artist Series at Summerfest, and releasing their highly anticipated single, The Thrill, the band continues to build momentum as they continue to unveil new music into 2020.

Tara, a scientist-turned-general-manager with over 14-years of cross-functional healthcare experience at Johnson & Johnson, co-founded DIG Labs in 2019 when she decided to dedicate the next chapter of her life to closing the gaps between human and pet healthcare. She holds a B.S. in Materials Science & Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from NYU Stern. Tara is also a registered patent agent. She holds six patents spanning biomedical nanotechnology to consumer products. She has built and led CPG brands including AVEENO and global beauty disruptive innovation. Tara lives in New Jersey with her husband, son, and two fur babies, Sam and Juney. DIG Lab's mission is to celebrate the individuality of all dogs by creating individualized supplements based on each dog's unique health needs and diet for more licks, laughter, and loving moments. Use code: furbaby for $10 off your first supply!

Brittany Laughlin, is Head of Investor Relations at Blockstack PBC. She's spent 6 years investing in blockchain and network effect businesses through her own firm, Lattice Ventures, and on the investment team at Union Square Ventures. A serial entrepreneur, she's built 3 companies, including gtrot which sold to Groupon. Her work focuses on the intersection of community and technology. In the past few months since Blockstack's historic SEC-approved Regulation A+ filing in the United States, Blockstack has forged partnerships with juggernaut investor Recruit Holdings to expand its developer resources to Asia, partnered with Lambda School to incorporate ethics into its coding curriculum, and increased its App Mining Payout to $1M to support its developer community.

Brian Conyer is the co-founder and CEO of GIBLIB, a company he started in 2015 with fellow USC Trojan Jihye Shin. GIBLIB curates and creates high quality educational videos from expert physicians at the leading academic medical centers and streams the library on-demand to medical professionals globally. Want to connect with other go-getters? Join The Grind! The Grind is a community where entrepreneurs, creators, and other go-getters can connect digitally and in-person to build their businesses, get ideas and inspiration, make an impact, and support others pursuing their dreams. Learn more here: https://www.justgogrind.com/the-grind/

Christina founded The New Quo because she believes story is one of our most powerful tools for change. The New Quo is a content platform and communications consultancy helping leaders and companies rebrand and rewrite their voice to convey their unique purpose, navigate change, gain buy-in, and create status-quo breaking communications that shift hearts, mindsets, and culture for the better. Christina has spent the past 10 years using story to drive action — from motivating 300,000 young people to volunteer on various social causes (from discrimination to women's empowerment), closing $6.5 million in profits with teams she's worked with throughout various industries, and teaching 220 leaders in proprietary workshops on how to create culture change, all through story. She is also a performer and loves combining the high-energy entertainment style of her singing background with actionable tips that leave the people she works with and teach inspired, motivated, and ready to take action. You can peep her work in Elle.com, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Marie Claire, The Huffington Post, Mogul.com, Attn.com, and Thrive.com among other outlets. As an Utah native & NYC resident for the past 9 years, she knows far more uses for jello than she'd like to admit. Want to connect with other go-getters? Join The Grind! The Grind is a community where entrepreneurs, creators, and other go-getters can connect digitally and in-person to build their businesses, get ideas and inspiration, make an impact, and support others pursuing their dreams. Learn more here: https://www.justgogrind.com/the-grind/

Liz Long is on a mission to help "makers" succeed! She's the creator of Learn To Make A Product™ and contributing writer at Forbes, where she covers the world of physical product entrepreneurship. Learn To Make A Product is serving makers from all over the world. Their workshops, digital products, and support packages have reached over 5,000 people and Liz has educated groups at MIT, Babson, General Assembly and beyond! Want to build your business? Join The Grind! The Grind is a community where entrepreneurs, creators, and other go-getters can connect digitally and in-person to build their businesses, get ideas and inspiration, make an impact, and support others pursuing their dreams. Learn more here: https://www.justgogrind.com/the-grind/

Rob Patrick, the founder of Bitmob, started writing code at 12 years old and never looked back. He's since become a CTO, CEO, co-founder, startup mentor/advisor, sold a company, guest spoken at Harvard, been on TV, co-authored a few patents and served as Chairman & member on a few Board of Directors. Even with more than 15 years of software technology leadership experience, he loves that the tech space provides constant opportunity to grow and innovate. Turns out, his passion is working with amazing people to create transformative software solutions that have significant positive impact. Bitmob is a SaaS Platform that produces high-quality automated tests for your codebase, which helps you eliminate bugs, improve code quality, and free up engineers. Want to build your business? Join The Grind! The Grind is a community where entrepreneurs, creators, and other go-getters can connect digitally and in-person to build their businesses, get ideas and inspiration, make an impact, and support others pursuing their dreams. Learn more here: https://www.justgogrind.com/the-grind/

Zach Evans, my best friend since high school, is a pianist, producer, and kick-ass entrepreneur who turned his passion for piano into a business that's done more than $1 million in revenue in 3 years. He's been featured on CBS, Yahoo, USA Today, and has amassed more than 10 million views on YouTube. Zach now lives in Los Angeles and, with the extra time his lifestyle business gives him, is focusing his time and effort on breaking into the music industry – this time as an artist. Want to build your business? Join The Grind! The Grind is a community where entrepreneurs, creators, and other go-getters can connect digitally and in-person to build their businesses, get ideas and inspiration, make an impact, and support others pursuing their dreams. Learn more here: https://www.justgogrind.com/the-grind/

Marla Isackson is a seasoned marketing executive with over 25 years' experience creating innovative marketing campaigns for world-famous brands including Citibank, American Express, Barnes & Noble, and WebMD. A longtime passionate supporter of women's initiatives, Marla is the founder of Ossa Collective (Formerly - Like a Boss Girls), a website providing young women the tools, information and inspiration they need to define, explore and connect with their goals -- including finding (or creating) their dream job, becoming entrepreneurs, social activists, leaders, basically pursuing success however they may define it. A mother of two and an entrepreneur herself, Marla created Like a Boss Girls, formerly known as Heart of Gold, because she believes that young women have the strength, determination and talents to play a bigger game, make a big difference in the world, and "make it big" by achieving real greatness in their lives. Marla is also the founder of Ossa. Ossa connects women in podcasting with brands buying podcast advertising. Ossa provides women in podcasting a supportive community and increased earnings potential. Ossa also enables brands identify and target relevant niche audiences engaging in the podcasting medium. Ossa was in beta from August 2018 through mid January 2019. Ossa launched in mid January 2019 with 200 podcasters and 150+ brands on the platform.

Stephanie Thoma is a networking strategy coach, international speaker and writer based in San Francisco, serving on the board of the Young Professionals of San Francisco. Stephanie's attended/hosted 600+ events since 2016 and has made a fulfilling career out of inspiring and facilitating human connection. Stephanie helps introverts unlock their in-person networking potential, uncover limiting beliefs, build confidence and establish authentic relationships at work and in life through professional workshops and coaching. She has been featured in Business Insider and Refinery29 and invited to speak at Harvard University, Venture Cafe Tokyo, Serendipity Conference and General Assembly, among others.

Wietse Van Der Werf is an award-winning social entrepreneur and conservationist, pioneering regenerative blue economy ventures. For his innovative approach which mobilizes business, government and citizens to form uncommon partnerships for the social economic and ecological regeneration of coastal and ocean areas, Wietse was previously awarded the Future for Nature Award (2016), Ashoka Fellowship (2018) and Summit Fellowship (2019). His current venture, the Sea Ranger Service, trains unemployed young people from port cities with the help of navy veterans to manage Marine Protected Areas. A new type of sailing work vessel has been developed for the Sea Rangers; operating at sea cost-effective and with zero emissions.

Katherine Sprung is the founder and owner of Squish Marshmallows, a former nightlife DJ, and currently hosts a podcast, IRATE with Katherine Sprung. Squish Marshmallows is producing marshmallows of magnificent magnitude. These small batch, hand cut marshmallows are made with unique flavors, fulfilling every palate from childhood favorite combinations, to sophisticated, grown-up confections. Oh, and of course, lots and lots of love. The goal of Squish Marshmallows is to make a quality, delicious product, using natural ingredients in the marshmallow base, that makes people happy and changes the way they view the humble marshmallow. Whether you choose to enjoy the marshmallows by themselves, or use them to make the most decadent and whimsical s'mores, the idea is to simply eat them and be happy. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

Christine Specht grew up with Cousins Subs — the sub sandwich chain her dad, Bill Specht, founded with his cousin two years before she was born. She has held the roles of Human Resources Manager, Chief Operating Officer, President and CEO, and she now serves as the company's CEO. As President and CEO, she successfully brought new life to a legacy brand by leading a series of system changes, including: a largescale rebranding strategy to establish consistency and unify the brand in look and feel across all locations, implementation of grills in all restaurants and inclusion of Cousins Subs' Midwest heritage throughout its menu with signature local products including subs served with all Wisconsin cheeses. Specht strengthened Cousins Subs' unit-level economics, created a strong core of franchise partners and positioned the organization for growth in the Midwest. In 2018, she was honored as one of the Milwaukee Business Journal's Women of Influence and recognized in FastCasual magazine's "Women in the Lead" series. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

In this special solo episode of the Just Go Grind Podcast I'm sharing my Rules of the Road, lessons learned from USC Marshall's Cases in New Ventures class with Professor Steven Mednick, where we had incredible guest speakers each week sharing their insights. I'll go through what to do when starting, growing, and selling a business, as well as the special recipe that makes for a successful entrepreneur.

Hank Watt is the Co-Founder and Owner of Nature's Wild Berry, a company he started because of his own health struggles and a desire to help others. Read his story below... My parents met in medical school. My grandparents met in medical school. Up until college, everyone thought that I was going into medicine. But I knew early on that the last thing I'd ever become is a MD. In my 20s my parents were diagnosed with cancer 18 months apart. Going through that taught me a lot. You can always look back and say those were the days - but if you don't have your health, you don't have a lot to look forward to. It was time for me to create myself and I needed to make some changes. I needed to make my health the priority it should have been. I had a lot of excuses why I was 250 lbs and a size 40. It was time to eliminate those and reduce the harm I'd caused. The thing about being an emotional eater is that you're constantly facing cravings. Will power and self-discipline have nothing to do with it. Sometimes all you can think about is taste. If I was going to succeed, I'd have to forget about controlling the cravings and figure out how to control my taste. Lucky for me, I had a new friend who had been making healthy food taste delicious for years. His family's restaurant, Planet Raw, was famous in San Francisco, Santa Monica and West Hollywood. If someone could help me, it'd be my friend, Juliano. Juliano ordered me these red berries I'd never eaten before. I had to try them because they sounded unreal, like the beans Jack used to climb the beanstalk. They promised to turn sour and tarty food sweet! How had I never heard of this? He made me a super healthy juice and took a sip. He made the bitter looking face. I ate a berry and took a sip. I couldn't believe it - it tasted different to me - it was so sweet! I started making a liter of this juice every day and lost 60 lbs in about 6 months. Today I'm 170 lbs and a size 32. Now I crave salads and smoothies and my sweet tooth is happy! Juliano and I are raising awareness about the non-gmo ledidi berry that we now call Nature's Wild Berry. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

Lamia Pardo is the Founder of Journify, a burnout prevention and personal coaching platform, and a product, marketing and growth strategy leader with more than 11+ years of experience across the fintech, CPG, media, and health and wellness industries. She specializes in building performance-driven brands, bringing successful tech platforms/apps to market, and optimizing customer lifetime value. She started her career at the advertising agency Leo Burnett working with global companies (P&G, Samsung, and McDonald's) and pitching to new potential clients. Years later, her passion for data-driven programs and leveraging new technologies to solve systemic problems led her to the startup world where she has thrived for the past 8 years. First, she built and scaled Marketing, Product and Data Analytics teams at Pangea Money Transfer, a Fintech startup in the US helping immigrants access affordable financial services. Then, she moved across the world to Singapore to launch Helo (a live streaming app for college students) and Consentium (the first crypto app with a community monetization model). In early 2019, after a burnout-related epiphany, she brought Journify to life. Lamia also has experience fundraising and managing B2B sales programs, and is a mentor at several programs including WeWork Labs and Start Small Think Big. She believes in constantly learning by doing and she also has a M.S Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University. If you're interested in talking more about burnout or mental wellness corporate programs, email her at [email protected].

Jiake is an entrepreneur, the founder of Outer, and a life-long student of DTC/DNVB, Local, B2B, and SaaS. He's also an angel investor and advisor for early-stage startups. Jiake was born in Zhejiang, raised in Shenzhen, studied in Alabama, and he's now living and building his company in Los Angeles. Outer is a venture-backed startup based in Santa Monica on a mission to inspire happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives through innovative outdoor furniture and lifestyle products. Check out Outer: https://liveouter.com/ Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

Alex Heyne is the author of Master The Day: Eat, Move and Live Better With The Power of Daily Habits​ and Milk the Pigeon: A Field Guide For Anyone Lost in Their 20s.​ He is also the founder of Modern Health Monk, where he hosts 260,000+ readers/month, and a Youtube channel averaging 500,000+ views a month. Alex also focuses on helping busy professionals lose their next 10, 20 or 50 pounds, and live better by changing tiny, daily habits - no matter what diet they're on. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

Meha Agrawal is building a mental wellness and self-care startup and is committed to transforming the way modern women reflect, rejuvenate, and achieve through the power of pen to paper, data, and community. She is also a former Software Engineer and Product Manager for Goldman Sachs, Stitch Fix, The Muse, and Fueled. SILK + Sonder: https://www.silkandsonder.com/ Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

Andy Stein founded the Orphaned Starfish Foundation in 2001 to help orphans, victims of abuse and at-risk children worldwide escape their cycles of poverty and abuse through education and job training. From humble beginnings building a small computer vocational training center in an orphanage for young victims of abuse in Santiago, Chile, he has built the Foundation to now serve over 13,000 children in 62 programs in 27 countries: Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Honduras, Bolivia, Chile, Brazil, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ecuador, Haiti, Cambodia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Uruguay, American Samoa & Nepal. Andy has partnered with local partners in each of these countries, including Save the Children, Rotary Club, and USAID. "Tio Andy! Tio Mago!" Andy makes yearly visits to each Orphaned Starfish program. Mago is Spanish for Magician. He brings a magic show complete with balloon animals for all the children. (His highest amount recorded was 1,000 balloon animals in one sitting.) His visits also allow for a personal connection not only to the children but to the institutions and their directors and teachers. Every visit helps OSF learn what is needed at our programs so we may better serve these children. Every trip also allows for new program scouting. For his work helping the children of the favelas of Brazil, Andy was awarded an Honorary Citizenship in Rio De Janeiro by their Congress. In the United States, he has also been awarded the Jefferson Award for Community Service, the key to the city of Miami Beach, and several other state and local honors. He and the Orphaned Starfish Foundation have been featured on CBS News, Fox News, ABC News, Telemundo and Univision as well as in the Wall Street Journal, Miami Herald, Star Ledger, Jewish Week and US Magazine. Andy has also been a member of the Benefit Committees for Aleh Foundation, National Academy for the Arts, US Doctors for Africa, and Harlem's Playing 2 Win Foundation. Prior to his work with Orphaned Starfish, Andy was active in Special Olympics, Rotary Club and Counterpart International. Visit the Orphaned Starfish Website and donate today!

Justin currently direct all aspects of Morro Capital, a global private equity company with a diverse portfolio that includes e-commerce, software development, manufacturing, and fulfillment businesses. As a senior executive and P&L owner, he must craft a clear vision for the future, develop actionable strategies, and create a business model that drives sustainable growth. The best-laid plans, however, mean nothing without a capable and motivated team who can execute. Recognizing this, he invests significant time in developing team members, cultivating an inclusive culture, and rewarding strong performance. In addition to his role with Morro Capital, Justin is the owner of JustinFit, a concierge health, and fitness practice that he founded in 2007. He built this organization from scratch, which over time became one of the most recognized and trusted personal training brands in South Florida. He became a subject matter expert for a variety of national publications, such as USA Today, Brides, Prevention, Yahoo, Pop Sugar, and Shape. He also appeared on television programs like SoFlo Health, Morning Dose, and Inside South Florida. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/ PodPuppy (My Podcast Production Company) https://www.podpuppy.com/

As Chief Sales Officer (CSO), Dew brings an invaluable knowledge of sales and marketing that has successfully enabled Health-Ade to grow from a farmers' market commodity to a nationwide brand. Dew leads the company's burgeoning sales team while continuously working to boost availability in key channels and markets. The company's consistent growth speaks to Dew's expertise in educating customers and cultivating the Health-Ade brand. She has made her mark as an integral member of the team, equipped with an unwavering focus on the key metrics necessary to keep Health-Ade's projected growth on track. Check out Health-Ade Kombucha: https://health-ade.com/ Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/ PodPuppy (My Podcast Production Company) https://www.podpuppy.com/

Chez Misko is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-owner of the Wisconsin Athletic Club, the largest privately-owned athletic club in Wisconsin. He currently oversees all operational aspects of the business, including day-to-day club operations, remodeling and construction projects and leading WAC's staff, which currently exceeds 1000 employees. Chez started at The WAC at only 15 years old and his rise to the COO and Co-owner shows what's possible when you go above and beyond each day of your career. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/ PodPuppy (My Podcast Production Company) https://www.podpuppy.com/

Genecia Alluora is former Miss Singapore and Southeast Asia Woman of Excellence 2010. She is the Founder of Soul Rich Woman, the #1 female entrepreneur network in Southeast Asia that connects more than 200,000 women across the region, with presence in 7 countries including Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia. With a vision to empower 1 million women, Genecia is passionate about helping women to take their businesses from offline to attracting clients ONLINE, get recognition & build a brand as a leader/business owner and make a positive impact in the world. She wants every woman to be able to own the F-word – Being Fabulous, Having Freedom and Financial Independence. From as young as 14 years of age, Genecia had to support herself through school. Through working in a 9-5 job and started many businesses, Genecia had gone through the highs and lows of being a business owner. Her epic journey from being in a six-figure debt to making her first million, fueled her passion to empower women to do the same. Genecia wants women around the world to know that it is possible to have it all - to OWN the F-word! Profiled in CNBC and China Daily, Genecia is a globally renowned speaker and leading women's empowerment expert with over a decade of experience speaking on stages worldwide. She has spoken in recent major events, including the RISE Conference in Hong Kong, Success Conference and Expo Asia 2018 in Hanoi, and National Achievers' Congress in Manila. Alone we are strong, together we are UNSTOPPABLE. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/ PodPuppy (My Podcast Production Company) https://www.podpuppy.com/

Sean Saint is the Co-Founder + Chief Executive Officer of Companion Medical. Sean is responsible for assembling the corporate team and managing day-to-day operations of the Company. He has more than 15 years' of engineering experience in medical devices and various startups. Sean is a Type 1 diabetic and well-known in the diabetes community. Prior to starting Companion Medical, Sean worked as Director of Advanced Technology and Mechanical Engineer at Tandem Diabetes Care, Co-Founder and Vice President of R&D at Alure Medical, Engineering Manager at Dexcom, and Senior Engineer at Medtronic/AVE. Sean has 175 issued and pending patent applications. Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of California. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/ PodPuppy (My Podcast Production Company) https://www.podpuppy.com/

Through Ben's extensive experience in the entertainment industry he consistently works to help create a more efficient & inviting industry. He is currently the CEO of Space Station Casting Studios, the co-founder of Thespis, a board member and the president of The Dan Velez Scholarship Fund, a non-profit to help struggling actors in the industry, and an MBA candidate at UCLA. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/ PodPuppy (My Podcast Production Company) https://www.podpuppy.com/

Meena Zia, the founder of Your Soul Warrior, is a Los Angeles based Crystal Retailer, Astrologer, Tarot Reader and Spiritual Life Coach. She has spent the last decade honing her skills and exploring the world of energy work and personal development. She uses her knowledge of astrology, her connection to Spirit Guides and her understanding of crystal energy to help clients raise their vibration, guide them to their soul mission in life and help them manifest their wildest dreams. Your Soul Warrior: https://yoursoulwarrior.com/ Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/ PodPuppy: https://www.podpuppy.com/

Jarod Latch has worked in broadcasting, media and digital for almost 20 years. In 2011, he took a chance and went all-in as a co-founder of Spiracle Media. Since its inception, Jarod has been pivotal in managing partnerships and driving creative growth. He is a firm believer that you should pursue personal aspirations and also maintains that some of the best opportunities find you. Jarod never envisioned a career in broadcasting or as a business owner, but is thrilled to get to pursue both, and enjoys the relationships that come with each opportunity. "What sets Spiracle Media apart from others in the space is that we combine our skillset as storytellers and subject matter experts with our belief in being a true partner. " Spiracle Media was recognized in 2018 as one of the Best Places to Work in Charlotte and as a Fast 50 company by the Charlotte Business Journal. The team has also won various national and international awards for video storytelling. Jarod graduated from Walsh University in North Canton, OH, with a degree in Corporate Communication and participated in the Washington Center for Internships as a Senior, working at both the White House and Capitol. He is a 2018 graduate of the SBA's Emerging Leaders Program. Jarod is a native of Johnstown, PA, and currently resides in Harrisburg, NC, with his wife Jacie and two sons, Judson & Landon. Jarod is still active in sports broadcasting as the voice of the Davidson Men's basketball radio network and enjoys reading, playing guitar and working out. He is semi-retired from golf and softball, but is considering a comeback in both sports. Spiracle Media: https://spiraclebuzz.com/ Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

Jad Esber is a Sainsbury's Management Fellow & MBA Candidate at Harvard Business School, also leading the entrepreneurship club on campus and working as a Venture Capital Fellow sourcing and advising local startups for Bay Area-based Pear VC. For the summer of 2019, Jad had a Fellowship @ Lightspeed Ventures, starting a new company he'll continue to work on during the MBA. Originally a Cambridge-educated Mechanical Engineer that delved into the world of online video content to work on developing the content creator ecosystem in emerging markets @ YouTube. While at YouTube, Jad pitched a curation product idea that he ended up working on as an acting Product Manager, before moving to spearhead Strategy & Operations efforts across Europe, Middle East & Africa on the B2B Product Marketing team @ Google. Outside of work, Jad co-founded a registered volunteer-run charity that reaches 50,000 young people to foster innovation in the Middle East. Jad's Website: https://www.jad.me/ Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

Kayla Singer graduated from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California in May of 2016. She began her career at PwC in the Deals Practice, focusing on M&A valuation / strategic value consulting for fortune 500 clients across many sectors. She then transitioned to Management Consulting, focusing on process improvement for technology and entertainment clients. In addition to her work roles at PwC, Kayla actively participated in the recruitment process and benefited from specialized workshops through PwC's experience center. After PwC, Kayla joined Pypestream, a conversational AI startup. In addition to utilizing her consulting project management skills, Kayla built her technical acumen to lead and execute implementations for clients. After notably deploying creativity and a broadened skill set, Kayla was asked to co-lead Pypestream's Innovation Lab, with the aim to build new stand-alone business units leveraging Pypestream's technology. Kayla is a board/advisory member of USC Marshall Partners, the premier giving society that raises funds for the USC Marshall School of Business, USC Marshall Alumni Association, the global network of hundreds of thousands of Trojans and YPO Next Generation where she heads up membership and finance. Kayla was also selected as one of four USC graduates to be on Marshall's centennial planning committee. Kayla enjoys public speaking. She has been on panels for organizations such as YPO and also guest lectures at USC. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

Morgan Gist MacDonald is the Founder and CEO of Paper Raven Books, an independent publishing company that helps people write, edit, and publish books that grow the author's platform and create massive impact in the world. Her recent book, Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript, is available in the Amazon store. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

CoyoteVest is a family-owned, San Diego-based business dedicated to helping protect furry friends around the world. Its patented pet body armor is not only iconic but has proven time and time again to be successful at saving lives. The safe and stylish gear is designed to help protect animals from coyotes, aggressive dogs, and birds of prey, and is a daily accessory for thousands of dogs, cats, sheep, and goats globally. CoyoteVest has been featured in numerous publications and TV shows, including Shark Tank, America's Greatest Makers, Hallmark Home & Family, Insider, Buzzfeed, DailyMail, Popular Mechanics, Field & Stream, and more! Learn more about CoyoteVest's innovative products at www.CoyoteVest.com and use promo code JUSTGOGRIND to receive a special gift with your order of a stab-resistant vest.* *Promotional offer ends August 31,, 2019 at 11:59pm. Nicole Mellom is the Co-Founder and CMO of CoyoteVest. She has been the creative spark behind the CoyoteVest brand. Currently living in the Los Angeles dog-mecca, Playa Vista, she manages CoyoteVest's digital presence. Nicole has an MBA from Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. As a passionate writer and entrepreneur at heart, she has had the opportunity to combine her powers for the force of good, following her passion of helping people and animals around the world. Pamela Mott is the Co-Founder and President of CoyoteVest. She has always had a love for animals, growing up with horses, dogs, cats, bunnies, and even a few guinea pigs. In 2008, she began fostering and adopting rescue dogs with her husband, Paul. In 2014, the tragic loss of their dog, Buffy, ignited the CoyoteVest idea. Her passion for helping others has made her a catalyst in the business, continuously striving to provide customers and their furry friends with the highest quality products and best customer experience. Pamela knows that if CoyoteVest can help save one life, it has made a difference to that family. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

Whether you have an established company, a startup, or want to leverage a personal brand to gain new career opportunities, developing the right content strategy can help you get more customers, more clients, and position you for continued success. In this episode you'll learn about the essential components of an effective content marketing strategy and how to choose the strategy that'll work best for you and your business. Sign up for THE WEEKLY GRIND, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools, and strategies for growing your business: http://www.justgogrind.com/newsletter/ JUST GO GRIND Show Notes with links to everything mentioned in this episode: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ JUST GO GRIND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/

Gary Arndt is an awarding winning blogger and travel photographer who has been traveling around the world since 2007. His travels have taken him to 200 countries and territories in the Traveler's Century Club and 128 United Nations countries. He has also visited over 380 UNESCO World Heritage sites and all 50 US states. His blog Everything Everywhere is considered one of the best travel blogs in the world. It was named one of the Top 25 Blogs in the world by Time Magazine and it earned a Gold Medal in the Travel Blog category in the North American Travel Journalist Association (NATJA) awards and a Gold Medal for Best Travel Photography Blog in the 2018 TBCAsia Awards. He is one of the most awarded travel photographers of this decade. He was named the 2014 SATW Travel Photographer of the Year as well as the 2013 & 2015 NATJA Travel Photographer of the Year. He is the only travel photographer to have been named photographer of the year by both organizations. He is also a 3-time Lowell Thomas Award winner in Photo Illustration of Travel and a 2x Northern Lights Award winner in photography. Since 2009 he has been the co-host of This Week in Travel, an award-winning weekly podcast which covers travel industry news. He is also the host of The Well Traveled Life podcast. He is also an associate producer and senior travel correspondent for On Travel, on the American Forces Radio Network. Gary is also an accomplished public speaker and has spoken on topics related to travel and new media on six continents. JUST GO GRIND SHOW NOTES: http://www.justgogrind.com/podcast/ MY FREE COURSE ON HOW TO START A PODCAST: https://just-go-grind.teachable.com/p/podcast-launch JUST GO GRIND INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justgogrind/ JUST GO GRIND FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/justgogrind/