Thinking of starting your own podcast? Good. Now let's talk about the podcasters mindset! There's a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to podcasting. Allow two experienced podcasters that both own their business (one in marketing and insurance and the other in legal) help you understand what to think about when it comes to podcasting and content in general. If you are a lawyer, financial advisor, insurance agent, or business professional, we hope this chat helps disclose some truth behind sta...
Aug 07, 2019•21 min•Ep. 1
The Ohio State Way. Our guest today is Chimdi Chekwa, current NFL free agent and entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss life in the NFL, sports and business, and the Ohio State Buckeyes culture. ------ Chimdi is a former Ohio State Buckeyes football player and current entrepreneur as a co-owner of The Pit BBQ Grille in Columbus, Ohio. He also has his hands in other ventures that we touch on in this chat. You may remember Chimdi from his days with the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he was a first-...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1
Improving the lives of caregivers and people with Parkinson’s around the globe. Our guest today is Tom Stephenson, insurance agency owner and Pushups for Parkinsons board member. In this episode we discuss Pushups4Parkinsons, being a caregiver, and leading a cause. ------ Our guest today is Tom Stephenson, insurance agency owner and Pushups for Parkinsons board member. Tom is helping lead the movement to spread awareness around Parkinson’s disease, recognize the strength and hope of so many, and...
Jun 12, 2019•37 min•Ep. 1
"You can’t soar with the eagles if you’re hanging with the turkeys." Our guest today is Frank Van Buren, speaker, author, advisor, and former U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot. In this episode we discuss the military lifestyle, overcoming adversity, and lessons from the cockpit. ------ Growing up in a military family, Frank spent most of his young life traveling and always learning from the military community. After his college football career was ended due to injury, Frank joined the Army a...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 1
Building KazSource from scratch. In this episode, Eric Kasimov, founder of KazSource, continues on the topic of how he built KazSource from the ground up. Eric tells the story of how his family helped inspire him to become an entrepreneur and build his own business. We hope the continued story behind our business provides valuable insight and gives you, the entrepreneur, a better idea of what we do in our business. With a passion for helping entrepreneurs build a protect their business, we hope ...
May 24, 2019•6 min•Ep. 1
Smashing the Plateau. Our guest today is David Shriner-Cahn, Co-Founder of the BestNetwork and host of the business podcast, Smashing the Plateau. In this episode, we discuss being a solopreneur, generating recurring revenue, and podcasting. ------BestNetwork helps guide expertise-driven solopreneur business owners to build stable and consistent recurring revenue. Along with BestNetwork, David runs the Smashing the Plateau Podcast, Smashing the Plateau helps you get unstuck – so you can do what ...
May 15, 2019•46 min•Ep. 1
Building and protecting your businesses. In this episode, Eric Kasimov, founder of KazSource, tells the story of how KazSource came to be, what KazSource has become, and the vision for the future of KazSource. We hope the story behind our business provides valuable insight and gives you, the entrepreneur, a better idea of what we do in our business. With a passion for helping entrepreneur's build a protect their business, we hope you enjoy this episode with Eric Kasimov. The post EP086 | Perspec...
May 10, 2019•7 min•Ep. 1
Breaking through the barriers to quality. Our guest today is Bruce Snell, President of BSG International. In this episode we discuss fundamentals, helping others, and football in the south. ------Bruce Snell understands business operations. We’ve spent quite a bit of time with Bruce and knew we had to have him on the podcast as he has so much to offer business leaders. He gives in so many ways- he does one on one consulting, he works with companies of many sizes, he has his book Breaking Through...
Apr 30, 2019•58 min•Ep. 1
Building businesses and buildings from the ground up. Our guest today is Brian King, President of A M King In this episode, we discuss the truth about entrepreneurship, the growth of Charlotte, NC, and balance ------Brian is a graduate of the University of Florida and has more than 30 years experience managing design and construction projects all across the world. Brian’s examples of building his business and buildings from the ground up were on full display in our chat. His success in business ...
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1
As a business leader, you can learn a lot from a former basketball star. Our guest today is Marcus Fizer, former Chicago Bull and Iowa State legend. In this episode we discuss being the number four pick in the NBA Draft, playing in the NCAA basketball tournament, and the journey of a basketball player. ------This episode was first featured on our SportsEpreneur podcast. The podcast where sports and entrepreneurship collide. This conversation features so many lessons for business leaders. Lessons...
Apr 01, 2019•53 min•Ep. 1
As a business owner, are you protecting your business? Our guest today is Mitch Long, an insurance advisor with KazSource Insurance Group. In this episode, we discuss the life insurance industry, the future of your business, and key people. ------With Mitch’s experience and knowledge of the insurance industry, his understanding of planning strategies, and his ability to help advisors and consumers navigate the process of acquiring life insurance, we just had to bring Mitch back to the podcast to...
Mar 21, 2019•35 min•Ep. 1
Jake is from Cleveland, Ohio and is currently playing hockey in Finland for JYP in the Finnish top division Liiga. He also spent some time in the AHL and ECHL. In this chat, you’ll hear John Priore a content marketer at our company, handle this interview as I was out sick! John was most impressed with how Jake has been able to overcome mental obstacles. As a mental health advocate, Jake is focusing on building his brand off the ice with public speaking around the importance of mental health and ...
Mar 12, 2019•37 min•Ep. 1
This hit show hosted by Dan and Dennae Handford is a show that helps entrepreneurs think through the tough decisions entrepreneurs deal with. Dan asked me to come onto this podcast and talk about the decisions that led to us building a content marketing company while running an insurance brokerage company. Thank you to Dan and Dennae for having me on the Tough Decisions For Entrepreneurs Podcast. It was an absolute honor to be featured by them and we would encourage you to check out their podcas...
Feb 25, 2019•18 min•Ep. 1
Bigger than baseball. Our guest today is Ty Kelly, professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Angels. In this episode, we discuss the business of baseball, Team Israel, and the new SportsEpreneur podcast! ------ Ty also spent some time with the New York Mets. John Priore a content marketer at our company is a fan of all things Mets—and as a result, we had John handle this interview! As you’ll hear, John is most impressed with how Ty carries himself as a professional and as a utility player...
Feb 18, 2019•29 min•Ep. 1
Taking the leap to pursue your passion. Our guest today is Rodney Damon Collins, Actor, Motivational Speaker, and Author. In this episode we discuss acting, overcoming mental obstacles, and building a personal brand. ------ After a long journey of giving back overseas, Rodney currently lives in Los Angeles, California where he is growing his acting career. You can catch Rodney as “Dr. Watson” on Amazon Prime’s Chosen Kin Origins. Rodney’s examples of fighting through adversity, having no excuses...
Feb 11, 2019•56 min•Ep. 1
Turning a hobby into a business. Our guest today is Ken Schmidt, owner of Charlotte Sports Collectibles, which specializes in catering to memories and memorabilia through multiple channels including sports cards and hobby supplies. In this episode, we discuss sports memorabilia, corporate world to entrepreneurship, and the impact of technology on the collectibles. ------ Ken developed his passion for card collecting throughout his childhood but always wanted to open his own shop. The corporate g...
Feb 06, 2019•15 min•Ep. 1
From sports to entrepreneurship. Our guest today is Mike Hollis, retired NFL kicker of 9 years. Mike played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills, and New York Giants. He represented the AFC in the 1998 Pro Bowl and presently ranks in the top 20 in overall field goal accuracy in NFL history. In this episode, we discuss the life of an NFL Kicker, dumbing it down, transition from pro sports to entrepreneurship. ------ Mike lives in Jacksonville, Florida where he runs ProForm Kicking Academy ...
Jan 28, 2019•52 min•Ep. 1
Staying ahead of the wave. Our guest today is Drew Bartek, CFO at Groove Watersports, maker of the worlds first impact vest with speakers. In this episode we discuss a product launch, scaling a startup, and turning your passion into a profession. ------ Drew is originally from Nebraska and went to the University of Nebraska. He currently resides in Charlotte, NC. In his role with Groove Watersports, Drew is responsible for sales and finance. Drew learned all about entrepreneurship from his mom w...
Jan 21, 2019•34 min•Ep. 1
Helping young athletes grow on and off the court. Our guest today is Galen Duncan, VP of Professional Development for the Sacramento Kings. In this episode, we discuss dealing with doubters, professional development, and The Sacramento Kings. ------ Galen is located in Sacramento, California where he works in the King’s office. He has been with the Kings for over a year and previously was the Senior Director of Player Development for the Detroit Lions. In his role with the Sacramento Kings, Gale...
Jan 14, 2019•43 min•Ep. 1
Would you drop everything to start your business? This entrepreneur did just that. Our guest today is Dan D’Aquisto, Cofounder of 2ULaundry. In this episode, we discuss start-ups, hustle, and laundry. ------ Dan and his friend, Alex, started 2ULaundry in a classroom at Wake Forest University. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dan moved to Charlotte to launch this startup. 2ULaundry is the new way to do laundry and dry cleaning. It helps people make time for what matters most in their lives...
Jan 07, 2019•43 min•Ep. 1
Enjoy the Journey. This is a mashup episode featuring five stories around how entrepreneurs got their start. This episode features Bobby Samuelson, Eric Kasimov, Derek Bylsma, Mike Vernace, and Brian Cockfield. In this episode, we discuss entrepreneurs, the early days of a business, and how companies came to be. The post EP072: Perspectives on Entrepreneurs Starting Their Journey appeared first on KazSource ....
Dec 17, 2018•20 min•Ep. 1
Do you use social media to meet great people? We do and it works. This is a mashup episode featuring four stories around us meeting new people on Twitter and Instagram. The using social media to open doors episode features John Priore, Gino Trapani, Brady Murray, and Zachary Hooks. In this episode, we discuss social media, direct messaging, and business development. The post EP071: Perspectives on Using Social Media to Open Doors appeared first on KazSource ....
Dec 04, 2018•11 min•Ep. 1
How will you tell your story? This is a mashup episode featuring Alan Major, Harvey Hargrove, Brady Murray, and myself. In this episode we discuss stories, pursuing your passions, and more stories. Alan, Harvey, and Brady have all been featured on previous episodes. The post EP070: Perspectives on Storytelling and Pursuing your Passions appeared first on KazSource ....
Nov 28, 2018•19 min•Ep. 1
Sales insight and tips from successful thought leaders. This is a mashup episode featuring Shane Snively, Cynthia Kay, and Mitch Long. In this episode, we discuss Sales, Sales, and Sales Shane, Cynthia, and Mitch have all been featured on previous episodes. If you haven’t heard them yet, google Kazsource podcast and the first name of the guest to find their episode. Let's get right into this sales episode. 0:38 | This section is from The Strategy Addict, Shane Snively. Don’t fake it. Having a pa...
Nov 20, 2018•16 min•Ep. 1
A discussion with an educational psychologist from California--for you and your children. Our guest today is Laurie Adachi, Licensed Educational Psychologist. In this episode, we discuss coffee, helping children, and educational psychology. Laurie is located in Newhall, Santa Clarita, California where she runs her private practice. She has over 30 years of experience and opened her practice in 1996. Laurie works with children and adults with all types of learning issues including language disord...
Nov 13, 2018•41 min•Ep. 1
What social media networks should your business be on? In this episode, Eric discusses how you need to think about social media marketing for your business and specifically how to decide what networks to actually be on--the social media decision. It's about understanding your target market--and where they are. Not necessarily where you are. We also wrote an article on this topic. You can check that out on KazCM.com. Listen to this KazShort podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives to get a be...
Nov 12, 2018•7 min•Ep. 1
Are you obsessed with learning? Our guest today sure is--his name is Caleb Guilliams. Caleb is the CEO of Better Wealth Solutions. In this episode, we discuss the financial services industry, being a young entrepreneur, and writing a book. Caleb is a 22-year-old entrepreneur who founded Better Wealth Solutions. He earned a bachelors in Business Finance from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point while working full time as a financial life specialist at a local bank. Caleb specializes in non-tra...
Nov 06, 2018•39 min•Ep. 1
Long Term Care Insurance is a major topic among many. It’s a confusing market for sure. In this life insurance bit podcast episode, Mitch Long discusses new trends in the long term care market. As a consumer, there is a wide range of options when it comes to long term care coverage. In this episode, Mitch explains the benefits of these new long term care products. Listen to this Life Insurance Bit to hear the newest trends in the long term care market. The post Life Insurance Bit | New Trends in...
Nov 05, 2018•3 min•Ep. 1
In this episode, we discuss keeping up with the times, sports flooring, and good old hard work. Brian started The Sports Flooring group in 1978. He is from Camden, South Carolina and went on to play college football at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. If you ever spent time in the Charlotte area and went to a sporting event, you’ve probably seen Brian’s work – and if you have you would see first-hand their high-quality work. Brian came by the KazSource office to record this show. His knowledge and...
Oct 30, 2018•51 min•Ep. 1
The truest form of content marketing is giving. In this episode, Eric discusses ways you can be genuine in creating content around your interests. Eric uses examples of content you can create in different industries. Listen to this KazShort podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives to get a better understanding of why the truest form of content marketing is so important. The post KazShort | The Truest Form of Content Marketing appeared first on KazSource ....
Oct 29, 2018•5 min•Ep. 1
