Parhaat Built My Business Podcastit (2024)

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Bite-Sized Life Wisdom: 1 of 4 5:14

2d ago5:14

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Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, host of the show. While full-length guest episodes are on hold for the holidays, I’ve prepared a collection of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired until Season 2. Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube. Let’s connect! Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live…

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Season 1: Host Reflects, Celebrates, and Shares What's Next 15:57

9d ago15:57

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As we draw season one to a close, I’m thrilled to share some of the heartwarming stories and pivotal lessons that we've heard on this journey. From grappling with technical hiccups like latency delays during my chat with Max Skinner of Two Rock Amplifiers to drawing inspiration from Jason Feifer's spontaneous interviewing style, this season has bee…

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John Kilcullen - The Rise of FOR DUMMIES and The Future of Publishing – Insights from the Creator of an Iconic Brand 59:30

16d ago59:30

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John Kilcullen, the creator of the For Dummies brand and former chairman and CEO of IDG Books, shares his journey in building one of the world’s most iconic publishing series. In this episode, John delves into the rise of For Dummies, his experience leading other renowned brands like Frommer's Travel and Cliff’s Notes, and his time as president and…

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Farnoosh Torabi is SO MONEY: Mastering Mindset, Wealth, and Financial Freedom 46:19

21d ago46:19

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Today we’re joined by Farnoosh Torabi, America’s leading personal finance expert who is dedicated to helping others become unapologetically rich. Farnoosh is an award-winning financial correspondent, television personality, and best-selling author of You’re So Money, A Healthy State of Panic, Psych Yourself Rich, and When She Makes More. Her Podcas…

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Jack Brewster - How NEWSREEL is Tackling Misinformation in Today’s News Landscape 43:58

1M ago43:58

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Let's dive into a topic that affects all of us - how cellphones, social media, and AI are fundamentally reshaping the way we consume news and engage in politics. Jack Brewster is the Founder and CEO of Newsreel, an app designed to make news more accessible for young people and those that are digitally exhausted. As a Fullbright scholar in Germany, …

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Jason Feifer - Unlocking Opportunity with ENTREPRENEUR Editor-in-Chief 31:19

1M ago31:19

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Jason is the Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and is widely recognized as an authority on business and adapting to change. He's the author of the bestselling book Build for Tomorrow, host of the Help Wanted and Problem Solvers podcast and has been named a "Top Voice in Entrepreneurship" on LinkedIn. With decades of experience in national me…

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Ana Homayoun - Why Traditional Success Is Outdated: ERASING THE FINISH LINE 48:51

1M ago48:51

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Ana Homayoun shares insights gained from over two decades of working with young people. Ana is the founder of Silicon Valley-based Green Ivy Educational Consulting and the executive director of Luminaria Learning Solutions, a non-profit focused on developing executive functioning skills in classrooms. She’s the author of four books, including her l…

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Duran Morley - No College? No Problem. 17 year old started VANSPEED instead. 40:54

2M ago40:54

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Today, we're joined by Duran Morley, an action sports enthusiast who has built a thriving business centered around adventure living. Duran is the founder and CEO of VanSpeed, a company that converts sprinter vans into recreational vehicles for adventure-seeking customers. College wasn't the right path for Duran, and he found that he learned best by…

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Sophie Milliken MBE - From UNKNOWN TO UNFORGETTABLE: A Blueprint for Every Business Owner! 57:12

2M ago57:12

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Sophie Milliken is a remarkable entrepreneur and leader with contributions that extend far beyond business. She co-founded City Ladies Networking, chairs the UK Charity Smart Works Newcastle, and serves as a Founding Ambassador for Every Child Needs a Mentor. Her dedication was recognized in 2023 when she was awarded an MBE by the Order of the Brit…

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Harshal Chokhawala - ZYMOCHEM’s Game-Changing Bio-Based Materials: Affordable and Sustainable! 42:55

2M ago42:55

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Today we have Dr. Harshal Chokhawala chatting with us about starting a biotech company. Harshal is the CEO and Co-Founder of Zymochem, which he founded in 2015 and recently celebrated a major milestone by closing a Series A funding round in January this year. As a speaker at the SynBioBeta conference in San Francisco and the Rethinking Materials co…

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Kimi Chadwick - 7 Figures in Just 6 Weeks at CRAVEN PUMPKIN PATCH – Without Any Farming Experience! 30:04

2M ago30:04

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Kimi Chadwick chats with us about running a pumpkin patch without any farming experience! Kimi is the co-owner of Craven Farm, winners of the Best of Snohomish County two years in a row. She and her husband are incredibly savvy business owners who are utilizing vertical integration in nearly all aspects of their business, including a fleet of in-ho…

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Collin Hathaway - Private Equity Perspective: Secrets to Scaling from Small to Mid-Sized 33:51

3M ago33:51

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Collin Hathaway shares strategies for scaling small businesses to mid-sized enterprises. Collin is the founder of Skylight Capital, a micro-private equity investor that acquires companies in the U.S. with $500,000 to $4m EBITDA. As part of his journey, he founded Flint Group, a collection of seven small residential home service businesses in HVAC a…

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Sandi Carter - No College? No Problem. From 22 to NZ’s "Beauty Salon of the Year" at 25 26:28

3M ago26:28

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Sandi Carter calls in from New Zealand to share her story starting a skin clinic. Sandi is the founder CEO of Blush Skin Clinic, which she started in 2017 at the age of 22. Just three years later, she won a prestigious national award "New Zealand's Beauty Salon of the Year," which also landed her a feature in the national newspaper, the New Zealand…

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Jak Wonderly - Becoming a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Photographer 1:00:39

3M ago1:00:39

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Today we have Jak Wonderly in the studio chatting with us about his journey to becoming a National Geographic photographer. Jak is an award-winning commercial and editorial photographer based in Northern California. His remarkable work has been featured in esteemed publications such as Smithsonian Life and the New York Times, with over a thousand i…

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Naomi Crawford - LUNCHETTE'S Secrets to a Sustainable Food Biz 31:25

3M ago31:25

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Naomi Crawford is the visionary founder and CEO of Lunchette. Naomi has been at the forefront of the sustainable business movement, transforming Lunchette into a model for eco-friendly and socially responsible practices. Lunchette has become Petaluma, California's go-to lunch spot and is renowned for its engagement in community building, zero-waste…

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Karan Singh - Mastering Entrepreneurial Mindset: Insights from GINGER and HEADSPACE HEALTH Co-Founder 44:54

4M ago44:54

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Today we have a special guest, Karan Singh, chatting with us about his journey in starting and growing a business in the mental health space. Karan is the co-founder and former chief operating officer of Ginger, a leading mental health and coaching platform that merged with Headspace in 2021 to form Headspace Health in a multi-billion dollar transa…

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Rachel Platten - The Untold Story of her Singer-Songwriter Journey 51:03

4M ago51:03

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Rachel Platten chats about the business of being a singer-songwriter. Rachel is the Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter of the global sensation Fight Song, which has been streamed over a billion times worldwide. Stand By You was certified platinum in the United States, and Better Place has been a ballad at countless weddings. Her s…

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Jeremy LaDuke - DIY Marketing Secrets for Local Businesses from EPIC NINE’s Team 31:52

4M ago31:52

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Today we have Jeremy LaDuke with us on the show. This interview is, in part, about Jeremy's journey starting a boutique marketing firm, but it's also an opportunity for him to share advice that could help anyone improve their do-it-yourself marketing. Jeremy is the founder CEO of Epic Nine Marketing Outfitters, a 15-person boutique marketing firm w…

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Jenny Sauer-Klein - ACROYOGA’s Global Success: Lessons You Can’t Miss 43:26

4M ago43:26

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Jenny Sauer-Klein's journey as a serial entrepreneur has seen her start four influential ventures, including AcroYoga, Scaling Intimacy School of Experience Design, Play on Purpose and The Culture Conference. Jenny co-founded AcroYoga, a global phenomenon blending acrobatics and yoga, which has captivated millions worldwide, including Hollywood cel…

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Will Stults - The honest truth about starting an e-commerce business! A growing trend from smartphones to DUMB WIRELESS? 24:55

4M ago24:55

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Will Stultz chats with us about the ups and downs of starting an e-commerce business. Will is the co-founder of Dumb Wireless, an e-commerce site that consolidates all of the world's best non-smartphones and accessories and sells about $100,000 worth of dumb phones and accessories per month. They also offer their own SIM cards, their own MVNO netwo…

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Amy Wilkinson - STANFORD GSB Lecturer and CREATOR'S CODE Author Shares the Future’s Most Crucial Skills 37:42

5M ago37:42

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Amy Wilkinson talks with us about the skills needed for the future and gives a glimpse into what is being taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Amy is the founder and CEO of Ingenuity, a lecturer at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and the author of the international bestseller The Creator's Code. She has written articles for Fo…

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Eric Henry - 30% of clothing never gets sold?! 12-Employee TS DESIGNS shares blueprint for starting a climate-friendly clothing line 39:20

5M ago39:20

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Eric Henry is the owner of TS Designs (a 12-employee business) and Solid State Clothing and a trailblazer in environmentally friendly supply chain practices WhereYourClothing.com . His commitment to sustainability has extended to a TEDx talk he gave at Elon University, where he educated the crowd about the state of the apparel industry. He was awar…

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Danielle Connor - A successful local coffee shop can make how much?! RETROGRADE COFFEE ROASTERS reveals secrets. 49:37

5M ago49:37

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Danielle Connor shares her story and what she has learned going from employed barista to starting her own cafe and coffee roasting brand. Danielle is the co-founder of Retrograde, a popular local cafe Sebastopol, California and with a separate roasting facility in Petaluma. Retrograde was the first Certified Green coffee roaster and cafe in Sonoma …

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Jacques Spitzer - Unlocking Marketing Magic: Mind-Blowing Insights from RAINDROP AGENCY, 4x Emmy and 2x Superbowl Ad Genuises! 52:24

5M ago52:24

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Jacques Spitzer shares the secrets of how to create high performance marketing content that people actually enjoy watching. Jacques is the founder-CEO of Raindrop, an eight-figure, four-times Emmy Award-winning and two-times Super Bowl ad-producing creative agency that is also behind the top-performing ad in YouTube history. Their ads combine the b…

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Amanda Judge - How to grow a successful jewelry biz? 8-figure UNTAMED PETALS brand with 100k+ customers worldwide! 46:38

5M ago46:38

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Amanda is the CEO, founder and lead designer of Untamed Petals, a bridal jewelry and dresses brand that started as an Etsy shop and is now tipping 8-figures a year with a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site, over 250 wholesale accounts nationwide, and an emerging presence internationally. Her business has collaborated with Nordstroms, Anthropologie,…

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Joe Allen - $30k in a week? 3+ months of vacation a year? JUMPIN' JACKS bounce house biz 26:01

5M ago26:01

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Joe Allen is the owner of Jumpin' Jacks, a family owned and operated event rentals company that offers bounce houses, inflatables, and other event entertainment in Sonoma County. Majority of rentals take place within a 6 month window from the end of April until the end of October, providing for a great lifestyle and very comfortable, livable income…

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Nicole Stevenson - What goes into producing a street fair? Inside PATCHWORK SHOW's Journey to 500k Attendees and 15k Artist Vendors! 33:56

6M ago33:56

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Today we have Nicole Stevenson talking with us about what it takes to start and run a street fair. Nicole is the co-founder CEO of Dear Handmade Life, a company that produces Patchwork Show Festivals in nine cities twice a year, reaching over 500,000 attendees in a marketplace for over 15,000 artists and small business owners. Her business also pro…

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Alex Salz and Buzz Bonneau - Making Waves: The Inspiring Journey of FERAL WETSUITS and Its Visionary Founders 38:24

6M ago38:24

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Alex Salz and Buzz Bonneau talk with us about their journey starting an international wetsuit brand. Alex and Buzz are two avid surfers who started and still run FERAL Wetsuits, a mostly direct-to-consumer brand from Ocean Beach in San Francisco. FERAL designs and produces the Vans Surf Team wetsuits, has collaborated with Volcom, and Stab's editor…

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Alison Hotchkiss - How ALISON EVENTS became one of Vogue's Top 50 Event Planners in the World 47:05

6M ago47:05

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Alison Hotchkiss is one of Vogue’s top 50 “Best wedding planners around the world,” and has topped over half a dozen other prestigious lists. Alison is the founder CEO of Alison Events. She is a destination wedding planner, event producer, luxury concierge, and now a third-time author of “Gorgeous Gatherings” a large format coffee-table book that s…

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Ali Navid - Ready to Ditch Corporate and Unlock Financial Secrets? Discover How THRIVING MINDSETS Levels the Playing Field! 43:07

6M ago43:07

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Ali Navid about his journey from the corporate world to crafting Thriving Mindsets financial education programs. Ali was a former banking VP and private wealth advisor who managed client relationships with high net worth individuals and only working with wealthy people did not align with his personal values. So, he made a transformative leap into o…

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Anne McGinty - Part 2 - Host Reflection: How has podcasting been so far? 16:01

7M ago16:01

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This episode is Anne McGinty's reflection on how hosting the 'How I Built My Small Business' podcast has been so far and offers additional insights into the process. She answers the questions: How has podcasting been? How do you find your guests? Are you monetizing? How is the show performing? Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube. Let’s …

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Anne McGinty - Part 1 - Host Introduction: Who is the host of HOW I BUILT MY SMALL BUSINESS? Why did she start this podcast? 20:37

7M ago20:37

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In this episode, the podcast host, Anne McGinty, shares anecdotes from her upbringing and the motivation behind starting her podcast. Links to references in her episode: BUNAC - Work visas for other countries for people ages 18-30 The Pop Nation - Gourmet ice pop business SF Holiday Lighting, Inc. - Christmas lighting business Subscribe on Apple Po…

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Matt Scorringe - A life-changing moment? New Zealand's Olympic Surfing Coach and THE ART OF SURFING in 40+ Countries 40:10

7M ago40:10

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Matt is the New Zealand's Olympic surf coach and founder CEO of THE ART OF SURFING, a business that provides high-performance, personalized surf coaching, academy memberships and remote coaching worldwide. He's not just a former professional surfer; Matt's an inspirational figure who's story is as compelling as it is educational. His programs are d…

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Libiss and Matt Skinner - Why Starting a Business in Your Mid-40s Could Be the Best Decision of Your Life? HIGH RISE BEVERAGE COMPANY’s hockey-stick growth 37:57

7M ago37:57

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Matt and Libiss Skinner are the co-founders of the Charleston Hemp Collective and High Rise Beverage Company, both which have been guided by their commitment to highest quality ingredients. Their CBD brand makes tinctures, topicals, gummies, pantry items and beverages. After only five years in operation, Charleston Hemp Collective brings in a coupl…

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Jim Groverman - MINISODE: How to Make a Living in Just Six Weeks? Inside the Agritainment World of PETALUMA PUMPKIN PATCH 18:11

7M ago18:11

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Jim is the founder, owner, and farmer-operator of the Petaluma Pumpkin Patch, a fall destination for many families in the Bay Area and a well -known agritourism enterprise in Sonoma County. Jim is a member of 4 -H, which promotes positive youth development, mentorship, and education, and FFA, the Future Farmers of America, an organization that enco…

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Amy Lai - How do you start a franchise? Boba Beginnings to 45+ Franchise TEASPOON Locations in five years 39:39

7M ago39:39

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Amy is the co-founder and CEO of Teaspoon, a nationwide boba chain that opened its first store in Los Altos, california, in 2016 and started franchising two years later. Since then, the brand has expanded to 45 Teaspoon boba shops nationwide and counting. Her business has been featured in Style Magazine, Restaurant Magazine, Chef's Warehouse and mo…

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Brian Dutt - How do non-engineers build successful apps? Empowering 10,000+ Creators (Everyday People) at BEEROLL.IO 29:32

8M ago29:32

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Brian Dutt, in the heart of New York City, talks with us about what it's like starting and growing a video creation platform and app. Brian is the founder CEO of BeeRoll, a tech platform that empowers leading brands to weave authentic stories through user -generated content. For nearly a decade, Brian worked in the corporate world as an analyst exe…

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Rachel Berick - How to start a business with $600? Learn how MAPTOTE founders climbed to 800+ stores worldwide 30:50

8M ago30:50

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Rachel is the co-founder of Maptote, a Brooklyn based small business that has been making fun and functional products with unique location-centric designs. With a tale that stitches together art, fashion, and sustainability, Rachel recounts the leap of faith that propelled a single Brooklyn map tote bag and an initial $600 investment into a diverse…

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Skip Abed - How a 26 year old spotted an opportunity! Becoming owner-operator of the SANTA BARBARA SAILING CENTER. 36:56

8M ago36:56

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Skip Abed bought the Santa Barbara Sailing Center at twenty-seven years old back on April 1, 2000 after working there for eight years. Skip saw a vision for the myriad of ways he could improve the Santa Barbara Sailing Center and over the past twenty-three years, he's gradually put them in place growing the business from about ten boats to over for…

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Rochelle Webb - Unlocking the Secrets of Social Entrepreneurship: OPTIMIST MADE's Journey to Empower Global Fashion and Change the World 39:59

8M ago39:59

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Rochelle Webb is a clinical assistant professor of entrepreneurship and marketing at Loyola Marymount University. She’s not only an academic powerhouse, but also the visionary founder and CEO of Optimist Made, connecting global designers to the American market. With over a decade in corporate America, Rochelle’s expertise in global brand marketing …

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Ross Jacobson - Is Pivoting into Entertainment at 29 Madness? Uncover How 3311 PRODUCTIONS Turned a Tape-Librarian into a Producer in Just Four Years! 40:50

8M ago40:50

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Ross Jacobson is the co -founder CEO of 3311 Productions, a company of film lovers who take movie making seriously, but not themselves. Ross went from the entry level job as tape librarian at Magical Elves, the producer of Top Chef and Project Runway, to leading the company in just four years. Ross is a film industry veteran who has brought films t…

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Melissa Martinelli - Can Surplus Whey Save the Planet? How DRINK SUPERFRAU! Hit 400+ Stores and Fights Climate Change 50:16

8M ago50:16

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Melissa Martinelli is the founder and CEO of Superfrau. Melissa was an immigration lawyer and pivoted to crafting delicious Super Sodas made from surplus fresh whey that is generated during the youghurt fermentation process. She has been featured on the Boston Globe, was a speaker at the Tufts University Food and Nutrition Innovation Institute, and…

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Mark and Anne McGinty - Netting seven figures in months hanging Christmas lights with SAN FRANCISCO HOLIDAY LIGHTING, INC. 49:59

9M ago49:59

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In this special episode, join me, Anne, and my husband Mark as we co-host a journey down memory lane, reflecting on the origins and evolution of San Francisco Holiday Lighting, Inc, a full-service holiday lighting and decor installation company. Mark, with a background in carpentry, and myself, formerly a sales representative for a nationwide oral …

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Kelsey Sheofsky - Can Glamping Make Millions? Discover How SHELTER CO. Achieved High Seven-Figure Success 50:06

9M ago50:06

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Kelsey is the owner of Shelter-Co, a full scale event production company with luxury canvas tents and beautiful furnishings to boot, that has gained a reputation for well-designed, thoughtful, and environmentally conscious productions. Prior to starting Shelter Co, Kelsey cold-called Alison Hotchkiss of Alison Events to see if she had any job openi…

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Loren Vandegrift - SPECIAL EPISODE: What business should you start? Insight from BUSINESS EXITS broker on sales, values, and trends 49:37

9M ago49:37

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Loren is a Parter at Business Exits and has sold over $300 million worth in businesses over the past six years. Prior to brokering business deals, Loren was the founder CEO of a technology strategy consulting firm that he exited after thirteen years. After his own terrible experience as a seller, Loren was motivated to create a better and more auth…

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Dr. Arlene Dijamco - Meet the Doctor of the Future: The Vision Behind ALL WORLDS HEALTH 35:44

9M ago35:44

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Arlene is a true force in the wellness realm. As the owner of All Worlds Health and Pediatrics, a dedicated teacher at the Osteopathic Cranial Academy, and the heart behind the All Worlds Foundation, Arlene is not just an integrative physician; she’s a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and spreading peace, joy, and love. She has been described as …

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Adam Rosendahl - Can Creativity Cure Disconnection? How LATE NITE ART is Bringing People Together IRL 40:39

10M ago40:39

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Adam Rosendahl is the visionary founder and CEO of Late Nite Art . As an Experience Designer and Artist, Adam weaves a variety of art forms and cutting edge facilitation to foster deep connection and trust for a very impressive list of teams and conferences around the world. From Outward Bound USA to the Scaling Intimacy School of Experience Design…

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Simone LeBlanc - Ups and downs of a gift box business? 16-employee SIMONE LEBLANC 50:51

10M ago50:51

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While serving as a personal life stylist for a wealthy LA client, Simone was tasked with curating gifts for special events and holidays. In 2014, she seamlessly melded her experience and artistic vision, birthing her eponymous gift box business, Simone LeBlanc. She has helped notable clients such as the Obamas, Jamie King, Taylor Swift, and more wi…

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Chelsea Bay Dennis - Can You Still Make a Living as a USA Graphic Designer? C.BAY DESIGN Reveals How + Bonus Tips on Buying Property on an Entry-Level Salary 36:24

10M ago36:24

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Chelsea Bay Dennis is a graphic designer, certified life coach, and storytelling even creator with nearly twenty years of experience. She was a co-owner of a four person graphic design firm and also a solo entrepreneur that found a win-win solution for clients and herself. Listen as she provides nuggets of wisdom that anyone interested in graphic d…

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Nick Tappan - No college? No problem. PAPAS AND POLLO restaurant transforms into a seven figure thriving success 40:27

10M ago40:27

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Nick chose life experience and industry exposure over a formal higher education and learned how to manage and run a restaurant. Then, in 2011, a longtime-local "Seb-Mex" eatery Papas and Pollo was threatening closure in Sebastopol, California. Nick saw the potential to bring back a community restaurant, negotiated seller financing for three years, …

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