NetSuite Helps Entrepreneurs Grow with Comprehensive Business Software: We're back from the 2018 Oracle NetSuite SuiteWorld convention in Las Vegas. In this episode we'll talk with Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO of HINT Water; Paul Dell, Founder and Owner of SportStop; and Jason Maynard, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Marketing for Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit. First up, Kara Goldin created HINT Water out of personal necessity; she kicked her addiction to sugary sodas to get her hea...
May 04, 2018•40 min•Ep. 89
Sweet Tales of Entrepreneurship & Scaling Up with NetSuite: We're back at Oracle NetSuite SuiteWorld convention in Las Vegas. Our first guest went from roofing, to real estate, to... hand bags? Tony Drockton has had an unorthodox entrepreneurial journey, but 10 years ago he stepped up as CEO and 'chief cheerleader' at Hammitt, a luxury fashion brand based in Los Angeles that emphasizes quality craftsmanship and a customer-forward design language. Tony offers some surprising advice for indivi...
Apr 29, 2018•40 min•Ep. 88
Identify Your Differentiator and Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace: In a special edition of Entrepreneur Weekly, we broadcast from Oracle NetSuite’s popular trade event, SuiteWorld 2018. Kicking off the show in style, we sit down with Evan Goldberg, Founder and EVP of Development for NetSuite. When Evan launched NetSuite nearly 20 years ago, ‘the cloud’ was still a pie in the sky notion. Evan understood that the next generation of enterprise resource planning and accounting software would need ...
Apr 28, 2018•40 min•Ep. 87
Nurturing Next Generation Entrepreneurs, Building Relationships that Last Over $40-billion in revenue, 100,000 employees, and 1,000 store locations: Dick Schulze, Best Buy Co., Inc. Founder and Chairman Emeritus, grew the franchise into the world’s largest multi-channel, consumer-electronic retailer. While Dick takes great pride in Best Buy’s tremendous economic impact, he is also passionate about nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs through the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, Sc...
Apr 22, 2018•40 min•Ep. 86
Unlock the Power of Customer Experience & Custom Content Launching in 1992, EagleRider transformed their garage startup into the World’s largest motorcycle tourism company by embracing the power of the customer experience and making strategic brand partnerships. Co-Founder and CEO, Chris McIntyre, says EagleRider doesn't just sell guided adventure tours and motorcycle rentals of iconic brands like Harley-Davidson; they sell the American dream. If you have a passion for the open road, this mi...
Apr 21, 2018•40 min•Ep. 85
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence & Investing in Healthcare Utilizing Artificial Intelligence isn't only for big corporations. Savavo Automation Expert, Gaydon "G" Leavitt, explains how small businesses can leverage AI to significantly boost profit margins. Then, RedCrow Equity Crowdfunding CEO and Co-founder, Brian Smith, and Co-founder, Jerry Harrison, want to make the world a better place by helping healthcare startups secure funding. All companies on the RedCrow platform have been vet...
Apr 15, 2018•40 min•Ep. 84
Leadership Strategies to Achieve Colossal Growth Unlock game-changing innovation by reshaping your leadership strategy. Executive coach, creator of Quantum Leadership Group, and author of “The New Science of Radical Innovation: The Six Competencies Leaders Need to Win Big in a Complex World”, Dr. Sunnie Giles, reveals her strategy to catalyze experimentation and learning in the workplace. Then, O’Dang Hummus took the nation by storm after the savory spread was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank. Found...
Apr 14, 2018•40 min•Ep. 83
No More BS: Learn How to Trust Your Gut and Sell ANYTHING! Does the thought of public speaking leave you shaking in your boots? Whether you're talking in front of a large audience, an intimate board room, or even a camera, don't let your fear get in the way of your performance. Dustin Mathews, co-author of No BS Guide to Powerful Presentations, reveals five core components to craft a winning sales pitch. Then, the self-professed Beyoncé of paleo, Mary Shenouda, has rocketed Phat Fudge to over on...
Apr 01, 2018•40 min•Ep. 82
A Sweet Startup Story & Flashback to the Tech Boom Bryan Ballart and Josy Peralta are the husband/wife team behind Paleo Bakehouse, a bakery in Miami which offers a monthly subscription box brimming with diet-friendly treats. From running a successful Kickstarter campaign, to pivoting their business model, the former high school sweethearts share their startup success story. Then, our next guest takes us back to the precipice of the tech boom in the early 90s. Nathan Schulhof gives us a prev...
Mar 31, 2018•40 min•Ep. 81
Heartwired Leadership & Building Your People Capability Is your business struggling? Your leadership strategy may be to blame. CEO and Co-Founder of oGoLead, David Novak, calls for the end of toxic leadership in favor of a people-first approach. David offers hard-earned lessons learned during his 17 year tenure as the Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands (Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell). We explore what it means to be 'Heartwired', discover why recognition is the entrepreneur's #1 tool...
Mar 25, 2018•40 min•Ep. 80
Traditional shipping methods can be costly. Marc Gorlin created an App-based, on-the-go shipping company with small businesses in mind. Roadie has over 60,000 registered drivers from coast to coast that are ready to help your items reach their final destination faster while saving you cash. The Roadie Founder and CEO shares the biggest challenges he faced launching this innovative platform and offers his #1 advice for first time entrepreneurs. Next, how can you use relationship equity and strate...
Mar 24, 2018•41 min•Ep. 79
In our final installment of special event coverage from DigitalMarketer Traffic & Conversion Summit 2018, Skipio’s Randy Garn helps co-host as we dive deep into online conversion strategies and tools. First up, what if we told you that you can build web pages that integrate perfectly into your sales funnel without any graphic design or coding experience. No, you aren't dreaming. ClickFunnels makes it easy to convert online shoppers with the help of proven web templates with drag-and-drop edi...
Mar 18, 2018•41 min•Ep. 78
In our continued coverage of the 2018 Digital Marketer Traffic & Conversion Summit, this episode will focus on topics including CRM software solutions, work/life balance, and keeping man's best friend in optimal health. First up, are you struggling to manage customer relationships manually? As your business grows, in can be increasingly difficult to maintain important client connections. Infusionsoft is #1 for small business CRM solutions; Co-Founder and CEO, Clate Mask, explains how you can...
Mar 17, 2018•40 min•Ep. 77
Chet Holmes International's Amanda Holmes is back for part four of our coverage of the Digital Marketer Traffic & Conversion Summit 2018. We hear how a dentist and a bull rider built their empires with the help of memorable marketing campaigns and heroic leadership. First up, your business and your life could be saved by learning from a dentist. Dr. Kami Hoss, D.D.S., M.S. is reinventing modern dentistry with a kid-centered marketing strategy complete with super hero practitioners and cavity...
Mar 11, 2018•40 min•Ep. 76
We're back from the Digital Marketer Traffic & Conversion Summit 2018 with guest co-host, Amanda Holmes of Chet Holmes International. In this episode we'll focus on artificial intelligence, becoming an Instagram legend, and simplifying payment processing. We start out by discussing what could be humanity's most significant innovation to date, Artificial Intelligence! Paul Roetzer of Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute and PR 20/20 predicts that within five years, 85% of services offe...
Mar 10, 2018•40 min•Ep. 75
It's time for the second edition of our special event coverage from the Digital Marketer Traffic & Conversion Summit 2018 with guest co-host, Amanda Holmes of Chet Holmes International. To kick off the show, we find out how building a thriving community improves overall customer experience while creating brand evangelists and providing you with invaluable feedback. NativePath and Paleo Secret have mastered this marketing strategy in the name of better health and wellness for all! Scott Rewic...
Mar 04, 2018•40 min•Ep. 74
Attention Baby Boomers: Don't get left behind with antiquated marketing campaigns and sales conversion funnels. Join us for part one of our special event coverage from the Traffic & Conversion Summit 2018. Guest Co-host and CEO of Chet Holmes International, Amanda Holmes, joins Alan Taylor as we hear from game-changers in digital marketing. David Cancel and David Gerhardt of Drift explain how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing online customer service. Next, DigitalMarketer Director o...
Mar 03, 2018•40 min•Ep. 73
How do you earn lasting trust from customers, employees, and stake holders? Founder of Onesixtyfourth and Do Good: Embracing Brand Citizenship to Fuel Both Purpose and Profit, Anne Bahr Thompson shares five key steps to build a socially responsible brand that resonates with consumers. Then, are you feeling burnt out and unmotivated at work? Learn how to fan the flames of inspiration. CEO of Profound Performance and author of Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration and Make Work Exciting Again, Sc...
Feb 25, 2018•40 min•Ep. 72
Are you holding on to unhealthy habits that are keeping you from taking your business to the next level? In a candid interview, Simon Lovell walks us through his journey from drowning in debt and addicted to drugs to self-made entrepreneur, host of The Simon Lovell Show, and CEO of The FitPreneurs. Find out how daily meditation helped Simon turn his life around. Next, Bill Clerico bet it all when he transformed WePay in to a B-to-B online payment processing platform aimed at e-Commerce and SaaS ...
Feb 24, 2018•40 min•Ep. 71
There are currently five generations within the workplace; communicating effectively to each of them can be challenging. Co-Founder of The Culture Works and best-selling author, Chester Elton, has developed a groundbreaking team-building guide for the digital age. We preview Chester's latest book, The Best Team Wins: The New Science of High Performance, and learn modern techniques to bridge the generation gap. Find out how to increase new hire on-boarding speed, encourage healthy discord, manage...
Feb 18, 2018•40 min•Ep. 70
The road of entrepreneurship can be a bumpy one. How do you bounce back from professional setbacks and personal trauma? Former Navy SEAL, Salvatore Defranco, struggled with depression after sustaining a life threatening traumatic brain injury. He fought back by founding one of the fastest growing veteran-owned and operated businesses in Massachusetts, Battle Grounds Coffee Co. Hear Salvatore͛s advice on overcoming depression, surrounding yourself with experts, and expanding your business into eC...
Feb 17, 2018•40 min•Ep. 69
Are you working yourself to the bone, but finding it difficult to make headway? Founder and owner of Our Treatment Center, licensed professional counselor, and creator of Margaret's Box, Dr. Tasha Holland-Kornegay, explains how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals and break through negative self-talk. Then, we turn our attention to eCommerce darling, Stadium Goods. Co-Founder and CEO, John McPheters, shares how the retail juggernaut went from boutique startup to $100M+ business in two short years. Plus, hear...
Feb 11, 2018•40 min•Ep. 68
Are you inundated by constant notifications and interruptions? You could be hurting your bottom line. According to a University of California Irvine study, it takes nearly 25 minutes to refocus on the task at hand after your concentration has been broken; for modern business owners, high distraction levels could be costly. Chet Holmes International CEO, Amanda Holmes, has six simple steps to maximize productivity by 500% in less than five minutes. Discover the time management secrets of billiona...
Feb 10, 2018•40 min•Ep. 67
Building and nurturing a community around your brand is crucial to maintaining long term relationships with your customers, but where do you start? Scott Gerber, CommunityCo CEO and Co-author of Superconnector, teaches a master class on building a thriving network from the ground up. Learn how to ask your clients meaningful questions to strengthen relationships and create unparalleled value. [00:00:00] Helping Professionals Build Super Networks [00:06:10] Community is the New Customer Service [0...
Feb 04, 2018•40 min•Ep. 66
Are you better today than you were yesterday? Founder of Order of Man and The Iron Council, Ryan Michler, has unleashed a battle cry for men everywhere to step up and become the best possible version of themselves. In his new book, Sovereignty:The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men, Ryan details 13 virtues needed to unlock unlimited potential. Tune in for an in-depth review of this Amazon #1 Best Seller and prepare to unleash your true power! [00:00:00] Searching for Answers: How to be a 'Go...
Feb 03, 2018•40 min•Ep. 65
Wake up, pay attention, and bear responsibility for your life. Clinical psychologist, professor at the University of Toronto, and author of 12 Rules for Life, Dr. Jordan Peterson, shares practical guidance on designing an ideal future. We preview Dr. Peterson’s new book as well as his revolutionary online program, Self Authoring, a guided course developed to make effective psychological health interventions available at an affordable price. Listen for straight-forward tips to avoid the snares of...
Jan 28, 2018•40 min•Ep. 64
Many businesses rely on resumes to screen potential applicants; Pymetrics, a neuroscience-based startup, is helping recruiters judge job seekers based on their potential instead of their pedigree. Priyanka Jain explains how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 'gamified' neuroscience can be used in combination to determine which personality traits predict success in various job roles. Discover how Pymetrics is reinventing the recruiting industry by eliminating unconscious bias from hir...
Jan 27, 2018•40 min•Ep. 63
"Retailers are really going to have to get smarter about how they use technology because we're in a retail apocalypse right now," says Amanda Holmes, CEO of Chet Holmes International. Many consumers are forming purchase decisions online based largely on peer reviews - this could spell death for salesmen who refuse to adapt to current buying trends. Amanda reveals her sales conversion strategy, and explains the concept of the 'Buyer's Pyramid' which is detailed in her late father's book, The Ulti...
Jan 20, 2018•40 min•Ep. 62
This week on Entrepreneur Weekly, we find ourselves at the intersection of what's new and what's next. Broadcasting from CES in Las Vegas, we celebrate technology breakthroughs, innovation, and pure entrepreneurial moxie. David Meltzer, Founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, makes a prediction for the future of automotive sports, calls out trends in augmented reality and virtual reality, and explains why he's never missed a CES since the show's inception. Next, Tyler Suiters, Vice President of C...
Jan 13, 2018•40 min•Ep. 61
Chef and CEO of Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, Steve DiFillippo, has penned a new guidebook for those wanting to break into the food business. It's All About the Guest offers an honest exploration of what it takes to make it as a restauranteur in America. From the importance of monitoring industry trends to why you should treat your employees like guests, Steve reveals some of the core principles of his book. Find out how Steve grew his Boston-based startup to a multimillion dollar empire....
Jan 07, 2018•40 min•Ep. 60
