The Mark Haney Podcast

From the romanticized college drop-out to the mid-life corporate exec who makes the leap, startup founders come from a wide range of backgrounds. Is there an ideal path to becoming a successful entrepreneur? In the episode, I talk with Sabya Das, a partner at Moneta Ventures, who shares his journey from pre-med student at Berkeley to interning at tech startups, and then becoming a partner at a Sacramento-based Venture Capital firm. Sabya offers his perspective on the importance of mentors and networking when exploring any career path and the value of working in a company before starting your own. He also talks about how a founder’s journey may come into play as investors evaluate the team’s experience in both business and the industry they are addressing. Finally, we touch on what it is like to become a founder in Sacramento – including what resources, support, and opportunities can be found here. Join us! To learn more about Sabya or Moneta Ventures, check out the links below: https://www.monetaventures.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/moneta-ventures https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabyadas If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. - Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz - Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​ Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney - This video includes the personal knowledge, experiences and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment or financial advice. Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation or endorsement. #TheMarkHaneyShow #college #finance #business

Entrepreneurs are the heroes of the American economy and now, more than ever, they are on the front-lines in the battle to revive our economic vitality. For the past 7+ years, I’ve shared my passion for entrepreneurs via this podcast, my investing activity, as president of Entrepreneurs Organization and more. In the wake of COVID, I am excited to dive into efforts that elevate the importance of entrepreneurship as a key component of our regional economic development strategy.Joining me for this episode are several local leaders and boots on the ground community builders who have spent time in the trenches supporting our local founders. Meet my teammate, Monique Brown, who is driving one of our new efforts to build a nonprofit accelerator called the Growth Factory; Laura Good and Jeff Bennett of StartupSac who have spearheaded everything from Startup Weekends to Startup Happy Hours and much more; and Cameron Law who is leading the charge at the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Sacramento State with dynamic new programs and partnerships in support of entrepreneurs on campus and beyond.We discuss the opportunities for growth in our region and how entrepreneurship plays a key role. Interested in learning more or getting engaged? Contact us here: https://tinyurl.com/vb48ft98Recommended reading:https://www.righttostart.org/https://www.startusupnow.org/anbphttps://www.kauffman.org/If you would like to learn more about any of my guests check out the links below:StartupSac: https://startupsac.comLaura Good: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goodlauraJeff Bennett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbennettdigitalsplashmediaCarlsen Center: https://www.csus.edu/center/carlsen/Cameron Law: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronrlawIf this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. -Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz - Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​ Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney-This video includes the personal knowledge, experiences and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment or financial advice. Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation or endorsement.

In this classic interview I talk with my good buddy Taro Arai, the Chief Dreaming Officer of Mikuni Restaurant and Sushi Bar and Scott Syphax, President of Syphax Strategic Solutions. Enjoy!

According to AngelSpan (https://angelspan.com/), 83% of investors agree that founders who communicate perform better. Why is this and when and how should startup founder approach investor communications? In this episode Julie Arsenault, Founder of Panty Drop and Che Voight, CEO of Altwork, talk with Mark about the value of investor communications. They talk about how it's helped them to lead their companies and they share key tips and best practices for how to build effective investor communications into regular workflow. Both Panty Drop and Altwork are a part of Mark’s Angel portfolio. Julie and Che have stood out as consistent and effective communicators so we are excited to have them share their wisdom with you! If you would like to learn more about Julie or Che check out the links below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliecarsenault/ https://www.pantydrop.me/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chevoigt/ https://altwork.com/ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz - Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_1MPt3p3YP8nJOa0eiKQ Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney This podcast includes the personal knowledge, experiences and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment or financial advice. Nothing in this podcast constitutes a solicitation, recommendation or endorsement. #TheMarkHaneyShow #investorrelations #investor #ir

A bit of a throw back today. Here are a couple classic interviews. The first is my very first interview from our old show Entrepreneurs Unlimited, Urijah Faber. The second interview is with my good buddy Tom Kandris. I hope you enjoy.

For first-time founders, in particular, raising capital can be a daunting task. Just learning the what, when, and hows of venture funding is a challenge. Then, factor in the mindset piece. Taking other people’s money to fuel your vision can feel weighty or as Chris Peacock, Founder and CEO of Aquaoso say in this episode, “terrifying.” So, how do founders overcome their fears, create a plan, find investors, and negotiate terms all while building a company? Join me for this insightful discussion with two local CEOs, Chris Peacock of Aquaoso who just completed a $2M seed round, and Trifecta’s Greg Connolly who is in the process of raising a Series B, to learn how they have thought through and executed on their funding road-map. If you would like to learn more about Chris or Greg check out the links below: https://aquaoso.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AQUAOSO/ https://twitter.com/aquaosotech https://www.linkedin.com/company/aquaoso/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/peacockcj/ https://www.trifectanutrition.com/ https://www.instagram.com/trifecta/ https://twitter.com/trifectasystem https://www.facebook.com/trifectameals https://www.pinterest.com/trifectasystem/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj804MjaGHT-MT8Pqi9Ui-w https://www.linkedin.com/company/trifecta-nutrition/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregconnolly/ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​ Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney #TheMarkHaneyShow #venturecapital #vc #startup #entrepreneur

Originally a term used to describe investors in Broadway shows, "Angel" now refers to high-net-worth individuals who invest their own money in exchange for equity in an entrepreneurial company (unlike venture capitalists, who invest other people's money). About $24B is deployed via Angel Investors in the U.S. each year. While these investments are high risk, they can be high reward. Several reputable studies show an average return of 2.6x investment in 3.5 years. In addition to capital, many Angels, who are often experienced business leaders, also invest their time and expertise to support the founder. This model of "smart money" ie: cash + support has proven to be both effective and critical to helping very early stage businesses get off the ground. Today, I have the honor of talking with 3 local and very experienced Angels about their journeys as investors in the Sacramento region. John Peters, Michelle Hallsten, and Ken Tallo, all of whom are part of a local investment group called the Sacramento Angels, discuss the value of angel investing, why and how they got started, and some key lessons learned along the way. If you would like to learn more about John, Ken and Michelle visit the links below to be inspired! Sac Angels: http://www.sacangels.com/ John Peters: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersjohnt/ Ken Tallo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-tallo/ https://www.winningstreakventures.com/ Michelle Hallsten: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-hallsten-6bb8291/ https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/h/hallsten-michelle-rowe- If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz - Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​ Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

From fund managers and accredited investors to startup founders and their boards, diversity has been severely lacking in the venture capital community since inception. As a result, the US has lost billions of dollars of untapped economic opportunity and sidelined immense amounts of valuable human capital.In this episode, Mariah Lichtenstern, Emerging Manager and Founding Partner of DiverseCity Ventures, joins us to talk about the work she has done over the course of her career and, more recently as an Aspen Tech Policy fellow, to address these challenges around equitable access to capital. This episode is packed full of information and resources and infused with Mariah’s positive, empowering and solution-oriented approach to creating a better future. Her message of “diversity includes you” provides space for us all to come together and build companies and communities that embrace diverse perspectives and truly create a rising tide that lifts all boats.Learn more about the issues and sign the opportunity pledge at Techfundingequity.com.If you would like to learn more about Mariah Lichtenstern, visit her websites and social media below to be inspired! https://www.diversecityv.com/ https://www.aspentechpolicyhub.org/team/mariah-lichtenstern/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahlichtenstern https://twitter.com/lightedstar If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz - Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney Website: http://haneybiz.com Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273 Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

Starting a business in Sacramento has become easier with entrepreneurs having access to multiple programs and resources. Building and scaling that business is still hard. In addition to raising capital, which is a challenge, founders also need support in finding customers and building operational capacity. In this episode, I am joined by Steve Boyle, Founder, and CEO of Essential Aero, and Rick Spencer, VP of HaneyBiz and co-developer of The Sacramento Growth Factory (SGF). We explore how Essential Aero has benefited from SGF, and how the experience is different from other business-building efforts Steve has had in Sacramento. We also dive into why Sacramento is so well-positioned to be a great testbed for companies like Essential Aero, especially in establishing a Center of Excellence for aviation safety, operations, and developing infrastructure for Urban Air Mobility. If you are an entrepreneur, investor, or a corporate or government leader, join me for this episode as we explore how we can win together by creating an economic engine for our community.

In this episode, I sit down with Margaret Strong, the President of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) as well as President at Afineol IT consulting. Margaret and I talk about the important work that NAWBO is doing in connecting, promoting, educating, and supporting women entrepreneurs. She’ll share a little about her own journey and talk about how empowering female founders and leaders results in communities that prosper and thrive. We will also tackle the effects that the global COVID-19 pandemic has had on women in business who have faced additional and disproportionate challenges of managing childcare and school from home. We’ll get Margaret’s perspective on that as well. To learn more about this episode and be inspire, check out Here profile by clicking the link below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-... http://nawbo.org/ Thank you for watching this video. I hope that you keep up with the weekly interviews with entrepreneurs that are in the trenches building their businesses. Please subscribe and share any take always you have - Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz, a business services platform that helps entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs. HaneyBiz offers outsourced accounting, digital marketing, HR, and investment opportunities. - Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney Facebook: http://facebook.com/markhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney Website: http://haneybiz.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

Today, as we celebrate Veterans Day, I sit down with my main man, the Marine entrepreneur Marcus Haney, to share the latest updates in his journey from serving our country as a marine to building his company as an entrepreneur. We talk about the opportunities and challenges he has faced on and off the battlefield and reflect on our book called” ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE” which documents Marcus’ story while also honoring the triumphs of other successful local entrepreneurs. As always on this day, my heart is filled with respect and gratitude for all who have fought for our country. Thank you for your service. If you want to be inspired and want more info visit https://allegiantgiving.org/ - Thank you for watching this video. I hope that you keep up with the weekly interviews with entrepreneurs that are in the trenches building their businesses. Please subscribe and share any take always you have - Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz, a business services platform that helps entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs. HaneyBiz offers outsourced accounting, digital marketing, HR, and investment opportunities. - Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney Facebook: http://facebook.com/markhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney Website: http://haneybiz.com Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/themarkhaney Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

Sacramento has come a long way from relying primarily on government jobs to drive the economy and is beginning to gain recognition for key accomplishments in both the public and private sectors. Unfortunately, Entrepreneurs in the region still struggle to find local capital and revenue. In this episode, James Beckwith, President and CEO of Five Star Bank, will share his assessment of key regional economic opportunities. As an active member of the Sacramento community, James works with many who share his mission to improve the Capital Region. He will discuss how Five Star Bank has invested into the regional entrepreneurial community and their focus for the future of growth and development for the region. We also talk about what it means to be a community bank. If you want to learn more about James Beckwith, visit his website below to be inspired! Instagram: @fivestarbank Facebook: @fivestarbank LinkedIn: Five Star Bank - California Twitter: @fivestarbank If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz – Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney Website: http://haneybiz.com Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273 Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

In this episode, I talk with Matt Rollens, the Founder and CEO of Dragon Glassware, an innovative lifestyle brand offering a variety of handmade, artisan glassware for the home and kitchen. Born and raised in the Sacramento region, Matt attended Sac State graduating during the great recession. Facing a tough job market and with the encouragement of family and friends, he was inspired to start his own business - Dragon Glassware. Dragon Glassware stemmed from Matt’s realization that while people are often passionate about what they drink, they are not always happy with what they are drinking from. He decided to solve that problem and is winning with high-quality glassware, beautifully designed and backed by amazing customer service. A digital native and passionate about the world of online retail and e-commerce, he shares how he was able to grow his company online and through Amazon. He also provides insights on how to leverage social media and digital advertising to drive brand awareness and sales. If you want to learn more from someone who’s been there, listen to the podcast! And, if you need a cool gift for the holidays, check out his website below :Website: www.dragonglassware.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dragonglasswareInstagram: www.instagram.com/dragonglassware @dragonglasswareTwitter: www.amazon.com/dragonglasswareIf this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz – Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaneyFacebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaneyWebsite: http://haneybiz.comAudio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273 Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Alvord, Roseville City Council Member and the founder and CEO of Advanced Development Concepts, LLC. ADC is a 34-year old consulting company that helps businesses break through the barriers that are holding them back, whether it be techniques to increase revenue, gain business exposure, reach target customers, or solve problems. He also has been voted “Favorite Local Businessperson” and “Favorite Civic Leader” in the Style Magazine’s Readers Choice Awards. Scott shares his journey of building his business and supporting others in growing theirs. Then, we talk about his leadership in other facets of life including family, community, and civic service. If you want to learn more about Scott, check out his website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottalvord/ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz – Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney Website: http://haneybiz.com Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273 Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

Can you use your mission to create a better world?I often talk about Rockstar Entrepreneurs. As far as legends go, Elon Musk is at the top of the mountain for Entrepreneurs. So, it often surprises many people to learn that he wasn’t the Founder of Tesla. In fact, he was their fourth CEO. In this episode, we meet Marc Tarpenning, co-founder of Tesla, and Venture Partner at Spero Ventures. Marc takes us through the early days of Tesla, and shares some of the key lessons on the importance of co-founders, getting feedback from investors, and how he defines success (and it is not money), including how Marc is working on making a better world by investing in companies who are aligned with his personal mission. We also talk about how COVID has introduced an opportunity for entrepreneurs to raise money and NOT be in Silicon Valley, and how to tie your mission focus with your investment pitch. Whether you want to create a world-changing company or want to know how to persevere through the difficult days of starting and scaling a business, this conversation is full of great examples and lessons learned. If you want to learn more and inspired by this episode, check out Marc’s profile and his website below https://www.linkedin.com/in/marctarpenning/ https://spero.vc/ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz – Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney Website: http://haneybiz.com Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273 Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

With all the challenges of this year, we can tend to overlook progress. For most businesses in the US, leaders are taking a hard look at their diversity shortcomings, and why making diversity part of their strategy is good for business. As these companies outline their path, they are intentionally designing the policies and systems that will combine the collective capabilities of people from different genders, races, sexual orientation, those with disabilities, and more. In this episode, I talk with two leaders who are driving forward progress for woman in business and organizations where diversity is no longer optional. Krista Snelling, EVP, COO & CFO with Five Star Bank, and Preet Kuar, CEO of Pacific Staffing and Pacific ExecSearch. Krista and Preet share their journeys to leadership positions, and how they are using their experience to develop mentorship, community, and business programs. They share how this focus has changed hiring practices, decision making and the benefits their businesses are seeing from committing to continuous improvement for diversity. If you want to learn more about these great organizations, visit their websites below. https://www.fivestarbank.com https://www.pacificstaffing.com/ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz. - Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney Website: http://haneybiz.com Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273 Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

In this episode, I talk with Paul Shapiro, author of the national bestseller book called“Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World”. Paul is also the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a four-time TEDx speaker, and the host of the Business for Good Podcast. Paul and I talk about Health, food innovation here in the region of Sacramento, and how plant-based nutrients in meat food products can change the meat industry. It is a great episode filled with lessons on innovation, growing a business in the region, and how to change the narrative in a well-established industry. Check out Paul’s social channels to learn more https://twitter.com/PaulHShapirohttp://instagram.com/paulshapiro1https://www.facebook.com/paulshapirohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-shap... If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz. - Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney Website: http://haneybiz.com Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273 Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

2020 has turned into a year of crisis and hardship for many. When it seemed that we couldn’t take any more, our state was engulfed in historic wildfires. Whether we are dealing with a pandemic, social injustice, or disaster like wildfire, it can be hard for young people to imagine a world that is getting better. However, from ashes, something new can grow, if we build it right. In this episode I am excited to talk to Dr. Gina Warren about how young entrepreneurs can create a better world and specifically how she is inspiring the youth in the inner city to begin their entrepreneurial journey. Dr. Warren is a co-founder and executive director of the Neighborhood Wellness Foundation. We discuss how growing up locally in the Sacramento area inspired her to become involved with the community programs and activities she is currently supporting, and how you can help make a difference with the entrepreneurs of the future. If you want to learn more about Neighborhood Wellness Foundation check out their website and Facebook Page:http://neighborhoodwellness.orgfacebook.com/myWellnesshood-Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_...-Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz.-Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaneyFacebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaneyWebsite: www.haneybiz.comAudio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

Many people would say we live in difficult times. I would say we live in a time of opportunity. Change starts with your mindset, and how you apply that mindset to a problem. When most people discuss a topic like gun ownership, they feel social pressure to take a side. Unfortunately, that mindset, many times, can mean we are not talking about solutions. In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Meeker and Brandon Banks, the founders of the Placer Sporting Club. We discuss a wide range of topics relating to gun ownership in these times. Brandon spent 8 years in the Marine Corps and Jesse was a Military Police Officer while serving in the U.S. Army, as well as a civilian police officer in Arizona. They share how their military backgrounds helped them develop their business and the opportunities they see for responsible gun ownership, training and community involvement. Positive change starts with a conversation. I hope this conversation helps our community see opportunity, where others see problems. If you would like to learn more information about this business, visit their website and social media pages:www.placersportingclub.com https://www.facebook.com/PlacerSportingClubhttps://www.instagram.com/placer_sporting_club/- Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_1MPt3p3YP8nJOa0eiKQ/featured-Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz, a business services platform that helps entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs. -Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney Website: www.haneybiz.com Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273 Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

Why will Gen Z be the greatest at entrepreneurship?The young people of Gen Z value creativity, admire innovation and are not afraid to work hard.In this episode, I talk with Jake Longoria, a young entrepreneur, and CEO and founder of NoBrakes, an athletic apparel company focused on delivering a premium product through the use of innovative fabrics. The NoBrakes ethos espouses perseverance and a relentless work ethic. Jake talks about how, at just 18 years old, he has built his company, raised capital, and utilized his local supporters and more.Check out his website to learn more.www.nobrakesathletics.com-Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_...-Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz, a business services platform that helps entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs. HaneyBiz offers outsourced accounting, digital marketing, HR, and investment opportunities.-Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaneyFacebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaneyWebsite: http://haneybiz.comAudio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

Is Health the NEW Wealth?As an entrepreneur, we hear regularly that winning requires commitment to our dream, perseverance, hard work and some luck. What happens when the work gets really hard, and we don’t have a personal foundation of health? As COVID changed my routines, it opened up space for me to explore this question. This episode is the start of a new track for the Mark Haney Show, where I share my journey towards a more holistic approach to entrepreneurship. Every few episodes I will take time to discuss my personal lessons, and include expert guests to help guide us toward a better understanding of how to build a foundation of health (regardless of your stage as an entrepreneur), so you can endure the tough times and be able to enjoy the challenges and success. How can you get started on a journey for building your foundation of health to prepare for the entrepreneurial battlefield? I am joined by Rick Spencer, Vice President at HaneyBiz, as we open this track and learn about my journey and some of the pillars of health I have established and am now exploring. If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_-Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney-Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney-Website: http://haneybiz.com-Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273-Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

Is Sacramento an innovator in Farm to Fork (or Glass)? Patric Hillenbrand has built his new barn-turned-brewery, Hillenbrand Farmhaus Brewery on a bucolic 13 acre farm in Newcastle, CA. Each of his handcrafted beers use fruits and honey harvested on-site! Guests can take in views of the farm's 1-acre hop field, haystacks and rows of sprawling oak trees that encircle the property. In this episode, I sit down with Patric and find out how he started his journey as a "local boy" and his story leading him to build Hillenbrand Farmhaus Brewery. During our discussion, Patric also shares why it matters for an entrepreneur to keep themselves healthy in mind, body and soul. Patric also shares what he would tell himself at 25 and what success means to him in life. Check out his website and social media to learn more. Website: www.hillenbrandbrewery.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hillenbrandfarmhaus/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillenbrandfarmhaus/ - Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_... - Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz, a business services platform that helps entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs. HaneyBiz offers outsourced accounting, digital marketing, HR, and investment opportunities. - Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney Website: http://haneybiz.com Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273 Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

Is the future of Sacramento at risk? In this week's podcast, I sit down with Louis Stewart, The City of Sacramento's first Chief Innovation Officer. He is doing great things in The City to promote and drive long term economic growth and job creation through innovation. Louis and I talk about The City’s support for entrepreneurs and how much has changed in 2020. We also talk about where the funding focus in The City is now, relaunching Kings Capitalize, and efforts to improve diversity with businesses in the region. All of these efforts are helping to support entrepreneurs in the region and to help The City of Sacramento become a spotlight for innovation. If you want to learn more about how we can unite as a community and lift up entrepreneurs in the region, listen, like and share this episode.Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_...-Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz, a business services platform that helps entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs. HaneyBiz offers outsourced accounting, digital marketing, HR, and investment opportunities.-Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaneyFacebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaneyWebsite: http://haneybiz.comAudio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

Has COVID changed entertainment forever?In this week's podcast, I sit down with Mark Birtha, the President of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain and Todd Flowers the owner of Surveillance Systems Incorporated.We talk about the future of the entertainment and gaming industry and some of the technology tools and strategies that are helping entertainment providers respond to COVID and prepare for the future. Learn how leaders in this space are identifying, implementing and working with their patrons to provide a world class experience that will adapt to changing customer priorities. If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CDO and founder of HaneyBiz, a business services platform that helps entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs. HaneyBiz offers outsourced accounting, digital marketing, HR, and investment opportunities. Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaneyFacebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaneyWebsite: http://haneybiz.comAudio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney

What if Sacramento was nationally known as a Tier 1 region for entrepreneurs to start and grow companies? As the HaneyBiz team launches the Sacramento Growth Factory (SGF), I sat down with Rick Spencer from our Leadership Team to discuss how SGF provides founders with a customized growth program designed to achieve tangible high priority milestones. Every engagement is fueled by the hands-on support from our seasoned team combined with expertise from our committed network of vendors, advisors, corporations, government agencies and investors. There is no question that our region has seen progress to support entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, the feedback we receive from the entrepreneurs who I have invested into directly is that they continue to struggle to connect with capital and customers in the region. In this episode, you will hear our thoughts on how business and community leaders will need to support entrepreneurs so that our region can create meaningful opportunities for this generation and generations to come. If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.

What if you didn't have your health? How much would you fight and sacrifice to win back your health? Would you be willing to start a new company?In this week’s podcast, I sit down with a Danielle Gormley the founder and CEO of Hello Puddin'. She created this product out of her own necessity stemming from many years of medical ailments that no doctor could help her with. What started out as creating a delicious food that fit into her new diet turned into the creation of a full on food company taking on the biggest breakfast brands in the world.Dani shares her experiences from creating the product to taking it to the farmers market for the first time and now breaking into the retail and online space. Hear how someone is breaking into one of the most competitive industries there is. Please SHARE, REVIEW, COMMENT and REPOST to help more entrepreneurs overcome the obstacles in their way and unleash their full potential.

Rick and I are back for the fourth and final chapter of my entrepreneurial journey. In this final episode we will be talking about the importance of have a strong inner circle and how to attract the right people into yours.My inner circle helps overcome fear, doubt, and uncertainty in this crazy world of entrepreneurship. I don't think I would have been able to accomplish half of what I've done if I did not have the right people around me. They help me feel a little less afraid. How are we supposed to attract these people into our lives though? Rick and I talk about the three things you can do as an entrepreneur to have the rock stars out there take notice, buy into your dream, and will run through any brick wall with you to make it a reality.

In this webinar, we review most recent guidance (June 23, 2020) and highlight notable changes from the SBA with regards to the PPP Loan Program and specifically on the requirements for applying for loan forgiveness.

I have always been a big dreamer. From the time I was a kid to this very day. I remember laying in bed talking to my younger brother almost every night about the day we would have the 10,000 sq ft house, circular driveway, and all the toys to go with it. Today in part 3 of my entrepreneurial journey Rick Spencer is diving into the BIG dream I am trying to make come true today. If a dream is not big enough I am simply not motivated enough to make it a reality. And let me tell you, this one is even big for me. I have never been more motivated to make a dream come true.

Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg are all entrepreneurs that changed the world with their inventions. Have you heard of the entrepreneur that is in the process of changing the world right now and will soon be added to that list? In this week’s podcast I sit down with the most interviewed entrepreneur in America right now, Trevor Milton the Founder and Chief Executive Chairman of Nikola Corporation. We talk about the mindset it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and how Nikola is changing the world with electric and hydrogen powered vehicles. Trevor started Nikola in the basement of his house, and it is now valued over $30 Billion. He shares what it takes in order to take a company from startup to IPO. If there is one entrepreneur that you would want to learn from right now it is this man.

How do you learn to lead a business? There are more books, classes and podcasts than I can count that offer to answer this question. For me, it took painful business mistakes to find my ability and voice to lead.In this week’s podcast, episode 2 of a series where I am interviewed, I share my personal story on how I scaled a video surveillance company from 25 to 200 Million in annual revenue. Most importantly, I relive the mistakes, like how I lost a star performer and other team members to a competitor by managing from the press box. I also offer perspective on how entrepreneurs and business leaders can learn from my story.Whether you are looking to be the best leader possible, or just want a more intimate look into my story, I hope my mistakes can be your lessons. If you do learn something, don’t forget to pay it forward by sharing, liking and subscribing.If we can learn from your mistakes, post your story in the comments. Who knows, you could be my next guest to help others on their leadership journey.

Legion AVS, a full service event and video production house, and valued HaneyBiz partner shares how they've been impacted by and responded to COVID-19. Learn more about how their pivot to producing differentiated virtual events has successfully leveraged their core skill sets to provide value to their clients and keep them busy throughout the crisis.

The tables have been turned and I have found myself in the hot seat. This is the first of a four part series where my teammate Rick Spencer, HaneyBiz's Vice President, sits down to get the full story of my entrepreneurial journey. We go from my first entrepreneurial venture when I was a boy to vision/mission we are trying to make a reality today and everything in between. This four part series will be jammed packed full of lessons that I have learned from starting, scaling, and selling different businesses throughout my life.This first part starts with the lessons that I learned on the baseball and football field that I have carried with me into everything I do. We then dive into the lessons that I learned during my paper route as a kid, the most important lesson I learned when working for my family business (it involves me breaking a $1000 refrigerator), and finally what I learned from making a pivot from video stores to video surveillance distribution. These lessons that I learned early on in life have shaped me into the entrepreneur I am today and have been a major reason for the successes I have had.What are the most important lessons you learned early in your life that you still carry with you today?

UPDATE AS OF JUNE 4th: As a result of the Congressional bill that has now passed the Senate, the information in this webinar is no longer up to date. Please stay tuned. We will be hosting an additional webinar shortly to review the changes and walk through new requirements and recommendations. You can check in at www.haneybiz.com/ppp-forgiveness for additional updates and to register for the webinar. In this webinar, the 2nd in a 3 part series in partnership with Suncrest Bank, the HaneyBiz team walks through how to complete the SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness application. We've assembled a series of webinars in partnership with Suncrest Bank (this is the recording of the second one), online tools, and FAQs to help you navigate the process. Or, if you'd rather just get back to running your business, we have a team of experts who can handle it all for you. - For more information and to use our free PPP forgiveness assessment tool check out our website: www.HaneyBiz.com

I sit down with Brandon Brown the founder and CEO of GRIN to talk about how he is leading his team through this crisis. What steps he is taking to make sure that he is able to come out of this on the other side stronger and positioned to thrive. We also talk about Save Small, Sacramento which is a fundraising effort to help small businesses in Sacramento that are unable to operate during this shut down. This is the Power of With in full affect!

You’ve secured your PPP loan and funds have hit your account. Congratulations! NOW WHAT?The SBA has yet to release final guidance on reporting requirements for forgiveness (as of May 4th). In the meantime, you likely feel a sense of urgency to make time sensitive decisions and take action in order to maximize the benefit of these funds for your business. We're here for you. We've assembled a series of webinars (this is the recording of the first one), online tools, and FAQs to help you navigate the process. Or, if you'd rather just get back to running your business, we have a team of experts who can handle it all for you.-For more information and to use our free PPP forgiveness assessment tool check out our website: www.HaneyBiz.com

With revenues decimated by this crisis, many small business owners are having to employ new strategies to survive. In this webinar, we cover financial and strategic steps you can take to improve your business balance sheet and cash flows in the short term, including a process to model multiple scenarios for revenue and expense performance.

Building a community is one thing, but how can you build a community that looks to you as a leader during times like this? Rob Williams, the host of RAD Radio, has built one of the most loyal communities in the Sacramento region. He has developed a connection with his audience that keeps them coming back day in and day out. They are now looking to him during this time of crisis for not only entertainment, but for support and information. I sat down with him, yes more than 6ft away, to find out how he built his audience during 9/11 by leaving his phone lines open so that people could call in and share, and how he is supporting today's audience in a similar way. We also talk about how he is leading his team through the uncertainty and what he thinks the future holds for programs like his.Please SHARE, REVIEW, COMMENT and REPOST to help more entrepreneurs overcome the obstacles in their way and unleash their full potential.

What you will learn on this episode: 1) The challenges small businesses are facing trying to secure the PPP and similar loans. 2) Will the government put more money into relief loans and when. 3) What will business look like as we come out of this 4) How Sacramento can recover faster than other parts of our country We had Amanda Blackwood, the CEO & President of the Sac Metro Chamber, on our Daily Webinar Series 3 weeks ago when we were only a week into shelter in place. We are now a month into shelter in place and everything has changed more times than we can keep track. Good thing Amanda and her team have boots on the ground and are working diligently to get us the most up to date information, so we can make better decisions moving forward.

We have Mike Rizzo, the Chief Banking Officer for Five Star Bank, back with us to talk about the most recent updates to the payroll protection program. He shares his thoughts on when more money will be made available through the government, why banks have stopped accepting applications, and what everyone can do to be prepared for the next round of funding.

As CEOs and leaders we always have to get communication right, but during a crisis it is absolutely crucial! Saying the wrong thing internally, or externally during a crisis could create a whole new set of issues we don't need. To help us navigate through this time of uncertainty we are talked with an expert in this area, the Founder of MarketSharePR, Krista Bernasconi. Krista and her team have helped countless companies navigate through crisis and come out on the other side stronger. So, learn how you should be communication internally and externally during this time of crisis.

This isn't the first big crisis (or even pandemic) that Nora O'Brien and her team at Connect Consulting have helped to navigate companies through. We are so lucky she joined up to share her knowledge and expertise with you. Her message: This is a “marathon” not a sprint” and there's a lot to be done in order to not only protect our businesses but to take care of ourselves and our teams.We talked about:WHO Pandemic Phases and key action steps for your business, staff, and community for each pandemic phaseBusiness Continuity Tips on how to survive COVID-19 and thrive post pandemic How to develop an incident command system to guide your business’ COVID-19 Response and Recovery effortsAND, she's made the generous offer to the Haney Biz community for their Pandemic Planning Guide and free 30 minute consultation. So, join us on the webinar to get details!

Our friends and partners Legion AVS have felt the affects of the COVID crisis first hand. They are an event and live production company and they lost almost half a million dollars in future revenue in a matter of days. What did they do? They did what any good entrepreneur doess when their back is against the wall, they innovated. They've become experts in interactive, multimedia VIRTUAL events. They can transition your in person events and program online (beyond just a zoom call) to create an entertaining and engaging experience for your communities during quarantine - and beyond

As business owners we need to put processes/systems into place so as we scale we don’t lose the quality of our product/service while rapidly ramping up the quantity. In order for us to make the best decisions quickly during this time of rapid growth our communication needs to be better than ever. The communication we have with our leadership team, with our employees, and with our customers/suppliers.In this episode, I sit down with Charmaine Magale and Yvette Rincon, two of the four founders of one of my portfolio companies, Legado Whiskey. All four founders are either employed full time elsewhere, or are running another business(es). Most people struggle with starting and growing a business with 100% of their time and focus, so how have these four women been able to get this company off the ground only being part time?Charmaine and Yvette share how they have accomplished this by creating communication systems and processes. These processes have allowed them to make their meetings more efficient, productive, and are laying a strong foundation for when they are ready to scale.We also talk about the brand they are building, how they are building it, and why their brand is so much more than a bottle of whiskey. I put my investor hat on and you will get an inside look at what types of questions an investor would ask a company raising money.-What you will learn in this episode:Yvette and Charmaine share why they brought on two additional founders when starting Legado Whiskey. (04:32)Yvette and Charmaine talk about how they divide up the roles and responsibilities between the four founders. (06:32)They share how they are able to manage their time between full time jobs, a family, all while growing their startup (09:51)Charmaine talks about the communication rhythms and processes they’ve put in place that allows all 4 founders to make the decisions they need to make in order to grow the company. All while working full time or running other businesses. (11:56)Charmaine and Yvette share what Legado means, what the brand stands for, and how these are their differentiator in a saturated market. (20:03)Mark puts his investor hat on and starts asking questions about the next round of fundraising they are about to start. (32:11)-Please SHARE, REVIEW, COMMENT and REPOST to help more entrepreneurs overcome the obstacles in their way and unleash their full potential.

Barry Broome, President & CEO of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, and Wayen Wiley, the City Planner for the City of Roseville, joined us to share more about resources available in the region to support small businesses through the crisis and get their perspective on how our overall regional economy is doing today and how it’s poised for recovery.

Without question, small businesses have been gut punched by COVID-19. Thankfully, the SBA, federal government and other resources have quickly mobilized to provide some meaningful financial support. We are lucky to have with us Carrie Ellinwood from the SBAs Sacramento office and Mike Rizzo the Chief Banking Officer from Five Star Bank to provide us with the latest updates on resources available, where to find them, how to apply, etc...

What are your rights and obligations when it comes to contracts during this crisis? Stoel Rives shares their knowledge and expertise about Force Majeure and how it might apply to you and your business.

The landscape is shifting hourly when it comes to potential regulations and resources as they pertain to employers / employees during this crisis. Kim Silvers and Stacey Sommerhauser from the SilversHR team joined us to talk about the new laws that were recently passed due to these extreme circumstances during the COVID-19 crisis. They walk through the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLA), Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSL), the tax credits that go along with these new requirements, and the resources that are available to employers to help them navigate through these new regulations. The last thing we need during this time of crisis is a law suit on our hands because we did not take the time to understand the new laws and regulations that are being passed. On top of that Kim dive's into the top 10 people-related mistakes she sees CEOs make during a time of crisis. There are many things that we cannot control during these times, but how we act and the decisions we make are one of those things.