Instilling authenticity in your company starts with leaders, and requires them to be vulnerable. Our guest this week helps entrepreneurs build their company vibe, and connect better with their employees. Please welcome to the show, Founder and Principal at Affect Advisors, Bill Green! Bill sits down with host Wes Mathews for a candid conversation on how entrepreneurs can be better leaders. Bill shares the importance of living with authenticity, why you should have regular one on one conversation...
May 02, 2024•43 min•Ep. 22
Joining the show this week is a former Navy SEAL and Marine who uses his entrepreneurial expertise to inform a community of over 30,000 strong. Please welcome to the show, CEO and Founder of the SOFX Network, Sam Havelock! Sam sits down with Host Wes Mathews to explore the importance of having focus, and other strategies for entrepreneurs. Sam shares the importance of building trust, how privacy is an important aspect of community, and how to cut through the noise. Takeaways: Focus is the most i...
Apr 25, 2024•45 min•Ep. 21
Being the best version of yourself applies not only to business, but your personal and family life as well. Our guest this week is someone who helps entrepreneurs achieve a better life that’s possible for them and those around them. Joining the show this week is Owner of MKD Wealth Coaches, Joe Mackey! Joe joins Host Wes Mathews to share why grit and determination are the most crucial skills for any entrepreneur. Joe also explains the difference between offering help and taking action, how to se...
Apr 18, 2024•48 min•Ep. 20
Dive into the world of luxury real estate with this week’s guest. He’s a pilot, marketer, and real estate mogul who's changing the game one property at a time. Through his creativity and a bit of daredevilry, he is redefining property marketing. Please welcome to the show, Real Estate Agent at Signature Sotheby's International Realty, Dylan Tent! Dylan and Wes dive deep into why consistency is the cornerstone of any business. Dylan shares the importance of utilizing your background to give you a...
Apr 11, 2024•33 min•Ep. 19
In the highly competitive beverage industry, differentiating your product is key; a strong story paired with an even stronger omnichannel strategy is a recipe for success. Here to help entrepreneurs refresh their strategy is Co-Founder of Key Sparkling Water, Mike Pilkington! Mike and Wes sit down to crack open the secrets to success in the food and beverage world. Mike shares his lessons learned from Deathwish Coffee, the importance of hiring a HR partner early, and why you need to know your br...
Apr 04, 2024•45 min•Ep. 18
Could real estate be the secret to your success as an entrepreneur? This week’s guest thinks so. His company has saved his clients over $2B total through tax incentives. Joining the show is CEO of CORE Solutions Group, Terry Judge! Terry sits down with Wes to dive into the world of cost segregation. Terry outlines what cost segregation is, how you can utilize it, and how you can apply it to previous real estate purchases. Takeaways: Everyone needs a mentor. Whether it’s a formal mentor, or simpl...
Mar 28, 2024•49 min•Ep. 17
Our guest this week is an entrepreneur who uses her 50 years of experience to drive impact. Through her cosmetology skills, she’s been a force for good in the childhood cancer community for over 20 years. Please welcome to the show, Founder and CEO of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Maggie Varney! Maggie joined Wes Mathews to discuss the work she is doing, and how she got started. Maggie shares her motivations for starting a non profit, the importance of providing a space for kids to feel like...
Mar 21, 2024•55 min•Ep. 16
When it comes to running a business, you need to have good leadership skills. Our guest this week is a leadership expert who has a holistic approach to entrepreneurship. Joining the show this week is Owner of Chester Street Residence, Scott Seltzer. Scott shares his journey into running a family business. He dives into the challenges of caring for a community, the necessity to be a strong leader, and why he brings 100% of himself to work each day. Takeaways: One of the most important things in e...
Mar 14, 2024•47 min•Ep. 15
As a Visionary, do you often feel scattered and overwhelmed? You're not alone! In this episode we sit down with the “visionary’s visionary” to help business owners find better balance. Our guest this week is Author of “Unscatter the Chatter” and Founder of iMatter, Bob Shenefelt! Host Wes Mathews joins Bob to discuss some of the biggest challenges visionary entrepreneurs tend to face. Bob shares the ways that visionaries can bring better structure to their work, the importance of letting go of t...
Mar 07, 2024•43 min•Ep. 14
As an entrepreneur, are your customers buying because they believe in your product, or because they believe in you? This week’s guest explains the difference, and why it’s important for entrepreneurs to know. He’s a skilled entrepreneur, and 4x founder with 2 successful exits. Please welcome to the show, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Targatek, Bill Adams Jr! Bill sits down with Host Wes Mathews to discuss the future of entrepreneurship. Bill shares the importance of humility, how for many entrep...
Feb 29, 2024•46 min•Ep. 13
This week’s featured guest is someone who has successfully launched and exited 5 tech companies. He’s a 4x New York Times Best Selling Author, and recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award. Welcome to the show, Co-Founder of Muditā Venture Partners, Platypus Labs, and ImpactEleven, Josh Linkner! Josh joins Host Wes Mathews talks about his journey of entrepreneurship and his philosophy of 'finding a way'. Josh shares his venture into venture capital, his experiences as ...
Feb 22, 2024•43 min•Ep. 12
Our guest on this week’s episode is an entrepreneur who helps nonprofit organizations be their best. Over 13 years, his organization has invested more than $51 Million into Detroit neighborhoods. Please welcome to the show, Author of “Next Level Nonprofit” and Founder and CEO of Life Remodeled, Chris Lambert! Chris joins Host Wes Mathews for a discussion on what nonprofits get right, and what they need to improve. Chris shares how he brings together organizations to make the most impact, the les...
Feb 15, 2024•49 min•Ep. 11
This week's guest is an entrepreneur who believes in making the world a healthier place. She literally grew up in her industry, being exposed to entrepreneurship from her parent’s business. Welcome to the show, Managing Partner at Fitness Things, Kristen Tassielli! Kristen joins Host Wes Mathews and shares her journey in the fitness industry and how she has grown her business through a dedication to excellent service, relational integrity, and wise business strategies. She also highlights the va...
Feb 08, 2024•41 min•Ep. 10
Joining the show this week is a titan in the sports broadcasting industry. With nearly 50 years of broadcasting experience, serving as an announcer for both the Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines, he is recognized as “the voice of Michigan football”. Welcome to the show, Jim Brandstatter! Jim joins Host Wes Mathers and narrates his illustrious career as a football broadcaster. He shares his thoughts on his former coaches, how he got started in the industry, the evolution of college football, ...
Feb 01, 2024•52 min•Ep. 9
Many entrepreneurs strive towards achieving work-life balance, when in reality they should be striving for work life harmony. Here to explain the difference is Mid life Men’s Coach and CEO of Shredded Fathers, Joseph Warren! Joseph joins Host Wes Mathews to delve into the concept of 'Work-Life Harmony', which Joseph believes is all about prioritizing what matters most in life and focusing on personal fulfillment alongside career success. Joseph also shares the challenges of overcoming your own p...
Jan 25, 2024•51 min•Ep. 8
Our guest this week is an experienced entrepreneur who is driving the real estate industry forward. He took a company from a $25,000 investment to a $30 million company. Welcome to the show Chief Executive Officer at Great Lake Investments, Mike Kalis! In this candid conversation, Mike and Host Wes Mathews discuss the challenges of rapid growth. Mike shares the need to balance money and growth, and emphasizes the importance of knowing your 'enough' and investing wisely in business. Takeaways: Pu...
Jan 18, 2024•54 min•Ep. 7
Our guest this week is a CPG innovator who disrupted an entire industry. While he may have started out small, he quickly grew, selling over 500 Million units. Joining the show this week is Founder of Hearos and Founder and CEO of D.A.P Ventures, Doug Pick! Wes sits down with Doug to dive into his 30 plus years of entrepreneurial experience. Listen in as Wes and Doug discuss entrepreneurship, the challenges of disrupting the marketplace, and the journey of an innovative business from concept to s...
Jan 11, 2024•42 min•Ep. 6
Our guest this week is a business owner whose entrepreneurial journey started with a single piece of real estate, and has since grown into over 900 units. Please welcome to the show, Owner of Epic Property Management, Josh Sterling! Josh joins Host Wes Mathews to explain how he transitioned from a career in aviation into real estate. Josh discusses the power of process tracking and unwavering efficiency, shares valuable insights into syndications, and explores the benefits of real estate investi...
Jan 04, 2024•44 min•Ep. 5
Our guest on this episode is a successful serial entrepreneur, known for growing multiple businesses, including those with revenues exceeding $100 million. Welcome to the show, Host of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Owner of Profit Tool Belt, Dominic Rubino! Dominic sits down with Wes to explore his process for fast and efficient scaling. Dominic shares how he leveraged strategic business models to his advantage, the importance of maintaining a work-life balance, keeping a strategy simple, and cr...
Dec 28, 2023•47 min•Ep. 4
This week’s guest started her first successful business when she was 19, became a TEDx speaker, and is now an Emmy nominated, award winning, TV and film producer. Joining the show is Managing Partner at Parliament Studios, Jenny Feterovich. Jenny joins host Wes Mathews and shares her inspirational journey as a successful entrepreneur who immigrated to America with just a hundred dollars and a suitcase. She shares her belief in the power of self-reflection, hard work, and persistence as key drivi...
Dec 21, 2023•45 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of Entrepreneur Intel, we are joined by a talented founder whose own experiences as a parent led her to start her business. Our guest this week is the woman behind one of the leading childcare centers in the Detroit area, IXL Learning Center. Please welcome to the show, Jennifer Moss! Wes has a detailed conversation with Jennifer about her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a successful entrepreneur with nine operational learning centers. Jennifer shares her experi...
Dec 14, 2023•40 min•Ep. 2
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