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EGGS! The Podcast

Ryan Roghaar and Michael Smithwww.eggscast.com
Eggs is podcast that centers around creativity in all forms. From building businesses, personal projects and constructing brands to crafting music empires, finding social fame, fortune and more—we discuss whatever, whenever, with whomever in search of patterns, expertise, shared experience and knowledge. Along with our guests—usually experts in a field or subject—we drill down to uncover the steps taken and the hurdles crossed in pursuit of excellence, aiding our listeners in chasing down their own dreams and taking their "egg" from coup to table. Eggs is a show co-hosted by Mike Smith "DJ Ontic", a Seattle, WA based DJ and Ryan Roghaar owner of R2 Media Group, a full-service marketing communications agency based in Salt Lake City, UT and Barcelona, Spain.
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EGGS 121: Mark E. Green - Executive Coach & Author

Welcome eggrybody to another exciting episode of Eggs! This week our special guest is Mark E. Green. Mark is the author of Activators: A CEO's Guide to Clearer Thinking and Getting Things Done in addition to his career as a speaker, strategic advisor and coach to CEOs and executive teams worldwide. He has coached and advised thousands of business leaders, helping them unlock more of their potential and teaching them how to do the same for their teams and now he's here on Eggs to drop knowledge. ...

Sep 13, 20191 hr 13 min

EGGS 119: Beini "Benni" Huang talks freelance and creative balance

Crack open a new episode of Eggs this week! Ryan and Mike get the chance to talk to Beini "Benni" Huang about her life a illustrator and her journey toward a balance between work, and personal creative projects. Grab a pencil and get listening!

Aug 29, 20191 hr 6 min

EGGS 118: Ryan and Mike Catching Up

This week Ryan and Mike catch up solo after a long, hectic summer. Guests resume next week as travel is wrapping up and FINALLY lives are settling down a little. They discussed topics from Mike's participation in a Chrons and Colitis fundraiser put on by Pearl Jam's manager and art show that took place here at the studio. Further, Ryan gave us a pitch regarding his newest venture Whittle and of course talked a little Fresca! A lot of ground was covered and we had a great time getting caught up. ...

Aug 22, 201951 min

EGGS 117 : Ryan, and Producer Brandon

This week on the Eggs! Podcast Ryan and Producer Brandon sit down and discuss the world of Podcasting, what makes a show popular, and the overall phenomenon that is a podcast. We even brain storm ideas for two new shows, and delve into the world of punk rock and how it relates to Podcasts! It's a good time so plug in you headphones or turn up your radio and get ready for some Eggs!

Aug 15, 201959 min

EGGS 116: Mike, Ryan and Producer Brandon

Welcome back to Eggs! This week the guys are back in town to catch up on what's been going on this summer, and to formally introduce our latest crew member, Producer Brandon. We talk about the newly announced Eggs Podcast Network and some new programming coming your way this fall. We also talked music, podcasting, and learned a little about Producer Brandons exciting past. And fun fact: This was the fourth show in a row with an unofficial plug for our official drink of the end of summer… Fresca!...

Aug 08, 20191 hr

EGGS 115: Damon Burton Founder and President of SEO National

Welcome back to another exciting episode of EGGS! This week's guest is SEO expert, search aficionado, and entrepreneur Damon Burton. Damon is the president and founder of SEO National, a leading SEO firm who has worked with organizations ranging from the Inc. 500 to the Utah Jazz in their efforts to drive metric driven results. Our conversation was super informative with lots of information for both big businesses and those just kicking off their online presence. We talked SEO — of course — comm...

Aug 01, 201959 min

EGGS 114: Joel Byars - Comedian, Podcaster and Educator

Hey eggrybody, welcome back to another exciting edition of Eggs. Today's guest Joel Byars. Joel is an Atlanta-based stand up comic and host of the wildly successful Hot Breath Podcast. Further, he is the founder of the Joel Byars Comedy Class where he teaches individuals how to be better communicators while working to discover and develop the unique voice and perspective of his students. In our conversation we chat with Joel about getting his start in comedy, kicking off the comedy class and if ...

Jul 25, 20191 hr 3 min

EGGS 113: Keegan Hall - Illustrator, Fine Artist and Philanthropist

On this week's episode of Eggs we have very special guest Keegan Hall. Keegan is a world-class illustrator, fine artist and philanthropist who has raised more than $400,000 for charity with his art. Well known for his Seattle-centric sports art Keegan has also done photorealistic pencil art for numerous well-know musicians, athletes and at least one former president. In addition to his impressive illustrative chops he is an experienced businessman and entrepreneur who only after a successful exi...

Jul 18, 201954 min

EGGS 112: Michael G. Dash - Author, Speaker and Philanthropist

Hey everyone, welcome back to a special edition of EGGS. This week we have special guest Michael G. Dash. Michael Dash is an entrepreneur, business owner, author, speaker, coach, and philanthropist available for speaking engagements, both for young people and for active professionals. Michael has had a collection of unique experiences from “chasing the high” with his prior gambling and drug addiction to overcoming adversity when his business partner conspired against him. Despite these challenge...

Jul 11, 20191 hr 6 min

EGGS 111: Independence Day Clip Show Spectacular

Welcome to a very special Independence Day Clip Show Spectacular! What better way to celebrate our nation's independence than with a clip-show free-for-all with some of the most interesting guests we've had this year to date. This show features: • Last Comic Standing finalist, comedian Marcus • Author and entrepreneur Jason Treu • Founder of Code 180 Derek Parry • Entrepreneur and CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices, Frank Cottle • Philanthropist and educator Jamal Collins • Orthopaedic surgeon and ...

Jul 04, 20191 hr 16 min

EGGS 110: Josh Steimle - Founder and CEO of Influencer Inc.

This week on Eggs we have and amazing guest in store for you. His name is Josh Stiemle. Founder and CEO of Influencer Inc., Founder of MWI, a digital marketing agency and well-known public speaker and writer Josh is a veritable treasure trove of great information for anyone hoping to find success. His story is really compelling, coming from running a floundering marketing shop, he discovered the power of content creation. He began writing articles for his audience at first but rapidly was discov...

Jun 27, 201951 min

EGGS 109: Keri Murphy - Founder and CEO of Inspired Living

This week on Eggs we have special guest Keri Murphy. Keri is the founder and CEO of Inspired Living a company which helps people to achieve their highest potential by coaching them through personal brand development. Inspired living offers everything from intensive in-person training that unlocks a person's ability to work in front of the camera, as well as developing content, developing personal brands and living your inspired life. We had a great conversation with Keri where we discussed perso...

Jun 20, 201958 min

EGGS 108: Eric Friedensohn AKA Efdot, muralist and illustrator

This week on Eggs we have special guest Eric Friedensohn AKA Efdot. Efdot is an NYC-based, internationally known muralist and illustrator known for his unique illustrative style. We met Eric at Creative South, the creative conference in Columbus, Georgia which has come up on this show more than once in recent shows. Eric was in Salt Lake City presenting at the LetterWest Conference and was gracious enough to take a quick moment to hang with the Eggs show. The show was quick and dirty, done momen...

Jun 13, 201926 min

EGGS 107: Ryan and Mike - Creative South, Cupcakes and a Princess

Eek… Sorry we're late! Traveling hiccup. But, nonetheless this episode is much anticipated and better late than never. It's been more than 15 episodes since Ryan and Mike had time to catch up and do a solo-show, but finally at long last it's happened again. This week we have no guest, but no shortage of things to talk about. We discuss the creative conference Ryan attended back in April, further his recent Santa Monica run and kick-it session with The Futur's Chris Do and the world famous Johnny...

May 30, 201958 min

EGGS 106: Mark Daoust - Founder and CEO of Quiet Light Brokerage

Hey everybody! Welcome back to another exciting episode of eggs. This time we’ve got special guest Mark Daoust. Mark is the founder of Quiet Light Brokerage an organization made of up Mark and a team of advisors who specialize in selling high value online businesses. With over 10 years of experience, Mark and his team have helped hundreds of small business owners and entrepreneurs maximize the value of their e-commerce, SaaS, and content-based businesses as they strategize the most profitable ex...

May 23, 20191 hr 5 min

EGGS 105: Prady Tewarie - Business Coach, Serial Entrepreneur and CEO of Azöth

Hey eggrybody! Welcome back to another exciting installment of Eggs! The Podcast. This week we have special guest Prady Tewarie. Prady is the owner and CEO of Azöth, a supplement company specializing in nootropics for mental health, cognitive awareness and boosting productivity. Based in the Boston area Prady is also a serial entrepreneur and business coach who has made it his mission to add value to every interaction and does so by sharing his knowledge from more than a decade of successfully t...

May 16, 201956 min

EGGS 104: Stormy Simon - Former President Overstock.com and Cannabis Advocate

Happy Anniversary! This episode marks two years since the launch of Eggs: The Podcast and what a ride it's been. More than 90 guests have graced our airwaves with more in queue coming up. We are so grateful at the show for all the support we continue to receive from our friends and followers and those willing to come on to share their stories. It's been a great couple years and there is a ton to look forward to in the days to follow. Thanks again! To celebrate this milestone we sought out a very...

May 09, 20191 hr 14 min

EGGS 103: Derek Parry - Founder and Executive Director of Code 180

This week on Eggs we have special guest Derek Parry. Derek is an attorney turned tech founder and the man behind Code 180. Code 180 is an educational platform designed to teach non-technical people technical things. They do this by teaching 180 minute long in-person seminars — and recently via their online course as well — where attendees get hands-on experience employing a number of aspects of programming. It's a really great program and on this episode we had a great chat about that and so muc...

May 02, 201956 min

EGGS 102: Adam DeCollibus publisher and author of Caravan

This week on Eggs we have special guest Adam DeCollibus. Adam is an aspiring author and the founder of Third Lion Publishing. To talk to us about literature, the writing process, historical fiction and the release of his latest novel Caravan — the story of a man trekking across the desert and the life lessons he learns along the way — join us in welcoming our guest Adam DeCollibus.

Apr 25, 201948 min

EGGS 101: Becca Moros - Professional Soccer Player and Entreprenuer

This week we have special guest Becca Moros. Becca is a professional soccer midfielder playing in Salt Lake City for NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) team Utah Royals FC. In addition to her soccer career Becca is the inventor and entrepreneur behind the Footyboard. The Footyboard is a tool that helps soccer players of all ages and abilities improve their skill and level up the ever important first touch. She joined us to to talk business, entrepreneurship, life and sports just a few short d...

Apr 18, 20191 hr 7 min

EGGS 100 : Jason Treu - Executive Business Coach and Team Builder

This week on Eggs we have special guest Jason Treu. Jason Treu is an executive business coach who works with leaders, entrepreneurs, and rising start-ups to maximize their leadership potential and performance. With more than 60,000 copies sold, he is the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to guide on building an extraordinary business. Jason also hosts a podcast called Executive Breakthroughs, where game-changing CEO’s, entrepreneurs, and experts are invited to share their breakthroughs...

Apr 12, 20191 hr 15 min

EGGS 099 : Christine Stenquist - President and Founder of TRUCE

This week on a special edition of EGGS we welcome Christine Stenquist. Christine is the founder and president of TRUCE - Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education. A not-for-profit founded with the expressed purpose of educating and advocating for the legalization of marijuana and its medicinal uses. It was a valuable and emotional conversation that dives deep into Christine's personal struggle with pills and traditional medicine and ultimately overcoming it, the legal issues behind ad...

Apr 05, 20191 hr 43 min

EGGS 098: Michael Johnston - Singer and Songwriter for Smalltown Poets

This week on Eggs we sit down with the singer and songwriter behind the Georgia-based rock band Smalltown Poets, Michael Johnston. We had an awesome conversation with Michael talking about his early days in music, the band's early years and finding success as a recording artist, chasing your passions, life on the road and so much more. It was a good chat and you're not going to want to miss out. Join us won't you?

Mar 28, 20191 hr 5 min

EGGS 097: Maece Seirafi, Founder of Maece Seirafi Design

This week on Eggs we have special guest Maece Seirafi. Maece (pronounced Mace) is the multifaceted creative director, storyteller, typographer and educator behind Santa Monica based Maece Seirafi Design. In addition to her work in the design world, Maece is an adjunct professor at California State University - Long Beach and Los Angeles where she teaches typography. We had a really incredible and insightful conversation covering everything from building a business, overcoming adversity, the impo...

Mar 21, 201959 min

EGGS 096: Real Estate Investor and Serial Entrepreneur Kevin Bupp

On this week's edition of Eggs we have special guest Kevin Bupp. Kevin is a Florida-based real estate investor and serial entrepreneur who specializes in buying and selling—of all things—trailer parks. We had a really engaging conversation about Kevin's background, trials and tribulations in the real estate business and how he landed on the veritable gold mine he's discovered in the trailer park game. This conversation was a lot of fun and there are tons of practical, applicable nuggets you'll g...

Mar 14, 201953 min

EGGS 095: Chase Loter AKA DJ Chase One 2 - Producer, DJ and Radio Show Host

This week on Eggs we have special guest Chase Loter AKA DJ Chase One 2. Chase is a well known DJ in Salt Lake City known for his unique style of looping music. On the show we dug into DJ life, talked first gigs, snowboarding, vinyl and radio. We had a great time learning about what it takes to go pro, the ins and outs of owning a record store, getting established and so much more. It's a great listen, tune in whydontcha.

Mar 07, 20191 hr 6 min

EGGS 094: Rachel Jones, Patrick Shields and Jason Peterson - Founders of NXT Set Supplements

This week on Eggs we have the founders of NXT Set Supplements Rachel Jones, Patrick Shields and Jason Peterson. NXT Set makes supplements designed to aid performance in individuals across all phases of their workout. Backed by real science and nutrition and manufactured in only FDA-registered and GMP-certified facilities their products perform at the highest levels to aid those who do the same. Further they've found a niche in the military and former military with those who suffer from cognitive...

Feb 28, 20191 hr 13 min

EGGS 093: Frank Cottle Founder and CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices

This week on Eggs we have founder and CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices, Frank Cottle. A timeless futurist with primary expertise in “The Future Of Work,” Frank is a truly experienced business leader and an engaging speaker who will appeal to listeners of all ages and backgrounds. We had an awesome conversation with him that spanned more than 40 years of expertise on topics like: Working on the move, how flexible workspace plays a crucial role in driving today’s economy, how remote office services...

Feb 21, 20191 hr 14 min

EGGS 092: Dr. Jennifer Weiss, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon, mom, efficiency expert and women's advocate

This week on Eggs we welcome Dr. Jennifer Weiss, MD. Dr. Weiss is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Pediatrics and Sports. She is also a Woman, which makes her part of the only 6% of female Orthopaedic Surgeons in the United States! Dr. Weiss’s goal is to help aspiring female surgeons find their place in medicine, become successful and encourage more women to take up the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. She is a mother of 3 and shares many pearls, tips and tricks to integrate family, work, sel...

Feb 14, 201947 min
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