Today on another Special "Live From Manifest" episode, we're thrilled to welcome Torah Torres, founder of Adventure CPG, as our special guest. Torah joins us to discuss her groundbreaking venture aimed at revolutionizing the distribution model for natural product brands. With a mission to make healthy food more affordable and accessible, Torah's membership-based distribution platform is setting new standards in the industry. She talks about the inspiration behind Adventure CPG, which offers bran...
Feb 21, 2025•8 min•Ep. 119
Today on the podcast, we have the pleasure of welcoming back our very first guest ever, Matt Fain, founder of Pop Capacity. Since his last appearance as our first-ever guest, Matt has made significant strides in revolutionizing the procurement process with Pop Capacity Pro. In this episode, he dives into the exciting release of version three, which leverages AI to offer a comprehensive suite of tools, insights, and resources for warehouse procurement. Join us as Matt shares the journey of buildi...
Feb 21, 2025•12 min•Ep. 118
Today on a Special "Manifest 2025" episode we welcome special guest Jennie Malafarina of Freight Movement, who is revolutionizing networking in the trucking and logistics industry. Jennie, alongside her partner Nate Johnson, co-founded Freight Movement to create local, pop-up networking events that mimic the productive, relationship-building atmosphere usually found at larger industry gatherings. With their success in events across Minnesota and major logistics conventions, they're now launching...
Feb 21, 2025•7 min•Ep. 117
Today on a Special "Manifest Conference" episode, we are joined by Blythe Milligan, an esteemed veteran of the logistics industry and the innovative mind behind the long-running podcast "Everything is Logistics." Blythe has recently embarked on an exciting new venture with the launch of Cargo Rex, a revolutionary platform aimed at becoming the "Google of logistics." In this episode, we dive deep into Blythe's journey of building a company from scratch, her experience in the logistics world, and ...
Feb 20, 2025•13 min•Ep. 116
Today on our latest Special Edition podcast episode with Jim Tompkins, we take a deep dive into the intricate world of supply chains, focusing on the impact of policies from the Trump administration. Together, we navigate the uncertainties and complexities of recent tariff announcements, reciprocal trade agreements, and their potential effects on global manufacturing. From dynamic market responses to the strategic planning businesses need to adopt amidst these changes, this episode unravels the ...
Feb 19, 2025•25 min•Ep. 143
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, I sit down with Tanner Natzke, the dynamic founder of Attitude Effort Results, to explore his inspiring journey from farm life in Wisconsin to becoming a premium sales rep for a basketball team in Phoenix, Arizona. Tanner shares his passion for empowering young professionals and college students, drawing from his own experiences of navigating the sports industry without a clear roadmap. He reveals the driving force behind his company, Attitude Effort Resu...
Feb 18, 2025•33 min•Ep. 115
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Andy Seeley, the founder and CEO of Creatively Disruptive. Andy shares his story, beginning with his arrival in the United States in 1999 with just $500 and a backpack, to the thriving business leader he is today. We explore Andy's experiences navigating through financial struggles, starting and selling businesses, and learning valuable lessons along the way. Throughout the episode, Andy emphasizes the impo...
Feb 14, 2025•36 min•Ep. 114
Today we have a special edition episode, titled "Trump's Impact on Supply Chain", were we explore the dramatic changes and challenges affecting global supply chains just weeks into the Trump presidency. Our guest, Jim Tompkins, founder of Tompkins Ventures and a 50-year veteran in the supply chain industry, shares his insights on the rapid pace of developments under President Trump and their far-reaching implications for businesses worldwide. As Trump utilizes tactics like tariffs to drive chang...
Feb 13, 2025•36 min•Ep. 113
Today we have a special edition episode, titled "Trump's Impact on Supply Chain", were we explore the dramatic changes and challenges affecting global supply chains just weeks into the Trump presidency. Our guest, Jim Tompkins, founder of Tompkins Ventures and a 50-year veteran in the supply chain industry, shares his insights on the rapid pace of developments under President Trump and their far-reaching implications for businesses worldwide. As Trump utilizes tactics like tariffs to drive chang...
Feb 12, 2025•36 min•Ep. 143
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, we sit down with Julie Perkins, the founder of Wyseminds. Julie shares her inspirational journey from growing up in a high-paced entrepreneurial family to taking on a pivotal role in expanding her family's eyeglass company, Specsavers, internationally. She opens up about the challenges she faced and the valuable lessons learned, which now fuel her passion for supporting women entrepreneurs. Julie's story takes a turn as she discusses the pivotal life even...
Feb 11, 2025•32 min•Ep. 112
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, we are joined by a very special guest, Ed Meek. As the founder and CEO of Edge Financial Advisors and the host of the podcast, Ed's Edge, Ed brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the realm of financial planning and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Ed shares his journey from working at a large firm like Fidelity Investments to taking the leap and starting his own company. He discusses the challenges and surprises encountered along the way, inclu...
Feb 06, 2025•34 min•Ep. 111
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, we're excited to host Adam Koos, the president and senior financial advisor at Libertas Wealth Management and the founder of Elevate Your Business. Adam brings a wealth of experience and insights, having transitioned from aspiring trauma surgeon to a successful financial advisor with over two decades in the industry. In this episode, Adam shares his compelling journey, starting from his early days at Ohio State University, his rapid rise in a national bro...
Feb 04, 2025•30 min•Ep. 110
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast today we have a remarkable guest, Andrew Amann, CEO and co-founder of NineTwoThree AI Studio . Join us as Andrew takes us through the fascinating journey of NineTwoThree AI Studio , a development and consulting agency renowned for solving AI problems for major clients like SimpliSafe and Experian. From its roots in mobile app and web development in 2012 to pioneering AI solutions since 2016, Andrew shares the evolution and impact of AI, the challenges face...
Jan 30, 2025•31 min•Ep. 109
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast we are joined by a remarkable entrepreneur, Hikari Senju, the founder and CEO of Omneky. In this episode, Hikari shares his inspiring journey from studying computer science at Harvard to creating multiple successful tech startups. He discusses his early exposure to entrepreneurship, his experiences at hackathons, and his foray into the ed tech sector with his company Quick Help, which was eventually acquired by a larger firm. Hikari also dives into his lat...
Jan 28, 2025•33 min•Ep. 108
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast we sit down with the remarkable Hugh Massie, executive chairman and founder of DNA Behavior, a pioneering behavioral data analytics company. Hugh shares his journey from the world of accounting to the forefront of financial behavior analytics, highlighting how understanding our core behaviors can lead to profound "aha moments" and better financial decision-making. We explore how DNA Behavior’s innovative system helps couples and professionals alike, levera...
Jan 23, 2025•39 min•Ep. 107
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, we're thrilled to have David J. Greer, an accomplished entrepreneur coach and author, sharing his profound journey and insights. With over 45 years of experience, David's passion for business and computers began in the mid-70s and led him to co-own and expand a global software company, Robel. After an exit from the company and a soul-searching sailing trip with his family, David pivoted into angel investing but realized his true passion lay elsewhere. Dav...
Jan 21, 2025•43 min•Ep. 106
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, we're diving into the world of AI-powered workforce training with our guest, Luis Garcia. Luis is the President and Co-Founder of PETE Learning, a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing how companies create and evaluate training programs. In this episode, Luis discusses the inception of PETE Learning, born from the shared challenges he and his co-founder, Jack Fu, faced in delivering effective and cost-efficient workforce training. With a background of ove...
Jan 16, 2025•27 min•Ep. 105
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast we have a fascinating guest with a story that blends entrepreneurial grit with cutting-edge technology. James Malley, the CEO and co-founder of Paccurate, joins us to share his journey from a consulting background to creating a groundbreaking cartonization algorithm that is revolutionizing the shipping industry. James reveals how he and his co-founder turned a side hustle into a venture-backed business during the pandemic, focusing on reducing waste and op...
Jan 14, 2025•31 min•Ep. 104
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast I sit down with the ever-inspiring Nahed Khairallah, the brilliant mind behind the podcast "Organized Chaos." Nahed's entrepreneurial journey is anything but ordinary—growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, starting his first business at just 13, and later diving into the world of HR with his venture Dynamic Recruit. Throughout this engaging conversation, Nahed shares his rich experiences and the hard-hitting lessons he learned from scaling too quickly, f...
Jan 09, 2025•34 min•Ep. 103
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, we have an incredible guest lined up for you—David Meerman Scott, a professional speaker, bestselling author, coach, advisor, and a true pioneer in content marketing. Join us as we explore David's fascinating career journey that spans from his early days in the financial information industry to his transition into entrepreneurship after a pivotal moment of getting fired in 2002. David shares insights on the importance of having a unique name for online br...
Jan 07, 2025•33 min•Ep. 102
On today's Beyond Fulfillment Podcast episode, we have a remarkable guest, Jim Tompkins, the founder and CEO of Tompkins Ventures. With over five decades in the supply chain industry, Jim has a wealth of experience, having founded 15 businesses and driven over $2 billion in revenue. In this episode, Jim delves into critical supply chain strategies, emphasizing the importance of starting with ideation to tackle inadequacies, diversifying supply sources, and exploring alternatives to Chinese manuf...
Jan 02, 2025•34 min•Ep. 101
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, we dive deep into the world of logistics and entrepreneurship with our guest, Will Jenkins. As the CEO and founder of Journey, Will has a remarkable backstory that took him from selling Cutco knives straight out of high school to co-founding the multi-million dollar freight brokerage firm, MoLo Solutions. Join us as we explore Will's journey through the world of logistics — from his early days in B2B sales with Kimberly Clark Professional to his influenti...
Dec 26, 2024•30 min•Ep. 100
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, we have an incredible guest with us: Ryan Rigterink, the founder of Workgaze—a groundbreaking hiring insights platform. In this episode, Ryan shares the journey of how Workgaze was developed to tackle the significant pain points faced by both job seekers and employers in the current job market. Learn about the three critical types of fit—career growth, personal motivation, and team dynamics—that his platform addresses, backed by academic research. Ryan di...
Dec 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 99
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, I sit down with visionary entrepreneur Justin Breen, CEO and co-founder of the Epic Fit Network. Justin delves into his incredible personal journey, from overcoming financial hardships and exiting the conventional business world to creating a unique space where visionaries can connect and collaborate. Learn about the distinctions that set true visionaries apart, the importance of following one’s intuition, and how Justin’s network fosters global connectiv...
Dec 17, 2024•28 min•Ep. 98
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, I am thrilled to be joined by Jose Berlanga, the CEO of Houstonian Capital and Onyx Land Partners. Originating from Mexico City and beginning his entrepreneurial journey as a teenager in Houston, Jose has built a remarkable career transitioning from the energy sector to real estate and construction. In this episode, Jose shares his journey that began with exporting oil and gas machinery, fueled by a natural inclination toward entrepreneurship and his fath...
Dec 12, 2024•36 min•Ep. 97
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, we have an incredibly inspiring guest, Joel Gandara. Joel is the founder of the 31 Daily Challenge and the host of the Joel Gandara podcast. His journey is nothing short of remarkable—from fleeing communist Cuba at just four-and-a-half years old to building a thriving business empire in the United States. Joel's entrepreneurial spirit ignited out of necessity, and he shares how his early experiences shaped his relentless drive. In this episode, Joel discu...
Dec 10, 2024•23 min•Ep. 96
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, we have a truly inspiring story for you. My guest is Rocky Batzel, the innovative CEO and founder of SnapSlide. Rocky took an unconventional path, leaving medical school to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. In this episode, we dive into his journey of inventing SnapSlide, a groundbreaking child-resistant closure that significantly reduces the force and dexterity needed to access medications, thereby helping millions, including his own grandmother. From o...
Dec 05, 2024•27 min•Ep. 95
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast we have a truly inspiring guest who has made remarkable strides in the world of entrepreneurship and sales. Joining us is Michael Lanctot, founder and CEO of Young and Retired, and the incisive author of "Pipeline to Wealth". Michael’s journey from a college student in chemical and nuclear engineering to a successful entrepreneur and sales expert is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, he unveils how an unexpected detour into door-to-door pest ...
Dec 03, 2024•26 min•Ep. 94
Today on the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast we dive deep into the world of innovative payment solutions with our guest, Marshall Greenwald, the founder of Ionia. Marshall shares the compelling journey behind creating Ionia, a groundbreaking payment platform designed to offer real-time fund settlements and eliminate fraud risk for merchants. He unveils the genesis of the idea, rooted in years of working closely with businesses and identifying their pain points. From his early start in the banking sec...
Nov 29, 2024•29 min•Ep. 93
Today we have an inspiring conversation with Silvia Myers, co-founder of @TheTrafficNinjas . Silvia brings a wealth of knowledge on the challenges entrepreneurs face when starting online stores and shares actionable strategies to achieve long-term success. In this episode, Silvia discusses the struggles of transitioning from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, the pitfalls of overcomplicating online businesses, and the crucial mindset shifts needed for sustained growth. She offers invaluable...
Nov 26, 2024•38 min•Ep. 92
