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The Podcast for those who want to Build & Improve their business via stories of entrepreneurs that have built their own businesses!

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Workplace Culture that Creates Awesome Habits with Habits at Work | 062

062. Habits at Work | Andrew Sykes founded the Behavioral Research Applied Technology Laboratory (BRATLAB) to uncover which habits create health, happiness, security and performance for people, and his employer-focused consulting team, Habits at Work, literally puts habit creation to work to create high-performance organizations. Andrew is a passionate advocate for the power of habits to create thriving, high-performance employees and companies. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Re...

Oct 08, 201946 minSeason 2Ep. 62

Building a Water & Coffee Delivery Business from the Ground Up - Agora NW Refreshments | 061

061. Agora NW Refreshments | Andrew Didier is the Founding Partner of Agora NW. The company is located in Tukwila, WA (right outside of Seattle). Agora sells bottle-less water systems for institutional break rooms. It also sells coffee and tea, services its machines and accessories, and strives to go over the top with customer service. The Agora team works with each of their customers to create a flexible program that matches client’s needs and budget with the best overall solution. They move co...

Oct 07, 201935 minSeason 2Ep. 61

The Modern Alternative to Traditional Moving Companies... Bellhops Moving | 060

060. Bellhops Moving | Cameron Doody is Co-founder and President of BellHops, the largest and fastest growing tech-enabled platform in the moving and delivery space. Bellhops grew from an idea to help college students move onto campus. Bellhops began in 2011 as a dorm-moving service in a small college town. While Bellhops essentially started as a two-day-a-year operation at the end of each semester, the company soon realized it was onto something bigger: there's a certain magical synergy between...

Oct 04, 201936 minSeason 2Ep. 60

Coast-to-Coast Toll Management for Truckers in the USA - Bestpass® | 059

059. Bestpass | John Andrews is President & CEO of BestPass. John has more than 20 years of experience in technology implementation, senior management, and development/deployment of scalable services and solutions. John was selected to serve as President and CEO of Bestpass in the Fall of 2009 when the organization had four employees, processing $15 million in tolls annually. The company has since grown to more than 60 employees, processing more than $500 million in tolls annually. Outside of th...

Oct 03, 201940 minSeason 2Ep. 59

The Smart Luggage Shutdown... Bluesmart shuts Down after Airlines Ban Smart Luggage... | 058

058. Bluesmart Luggage | Alejo Verlini is the Co-founder and CPO at Bluesmart, which is based in Hong Kong. He is an experienced Chief Product Officer with a strong history of working in the consumer electronics industry. He is very skilled in Innovation Management, User Experience, Branding & Identity, Design Management, and User Interface Design. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Alejo Verlini Interview . ***...

Oct 02, 201936 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Providing Capital & Expertise for Companies in the Digital Media EcoSystem - Digital Daruma | 057

057. Digital Daruma | Ken Umezaki, Founder and President of Digital Daruma, has been involved in the music business full time since 2009, when he retired from a successful 25 year career in financial services. He has substantial experience in starting new business lines for major investment banks, seeding and advising start ups, capital markets trading, managing large organizations, and asset management. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit he...

Oct 01, 201942 minSeason 2Ep. 57

An Outdoor Company pivots (like a boss) from Apparel to Sleeping Pads // Klymit | 056

056: Klymit Sleeping Pads | Cory Tholl became CEO of Klymit in 2011 and quickly turned the company into a profitable and high growth outdoor brand. Cory is a family man who thrives on taking products from ideation to market. He is passionate about creating great jobs for good people and is focused on creating a stellar return for investors. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Cory Tholl Interview . ***...

Sep 30, 201937 minSeason 2Ep. 56

Aggregating Information to Help Businesses Analyze their Data... BigData Corporation | 055

055. The BigData Corp | Thoran Rodrigues is the founder and CEO of BigData Corp which helps companies to automate the way they work with huge volumes of information. He has over a decade of experience in the Tech market in Brazil, having worked in places of all shapes and sizes, from university labs to consulting firms. In 2011, after almost a decade working for others, Thoran decided to open his first company. Today, he run BigData Corp., a four-year old startup which is one of the leaders in t...

Sep 27, 201938 minSeason 2Ep. 55

A Door Company turns into a Family Company... Find out How... with Double O | 054

054. Double O Doors | Michael Otis is the President of Double O Inc., a commercial Glazing, Windows, & Doors company. Double O Inc. has steadily grown in skills, talent and experience to become known and recognized as “The Most Knowledgeable Company in the Industry.” In 2014 thru 2016, Double O receives recognition from Inc. Magazine being awarded the prestigious “Inc. 5000 Award – Fastest Growing Private companies in the United States." *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources ...

Sep 26, 201941 minSeason 2Ep. 54

Building a Digital Media Production Company that's more than Ambitious with Ambitious Media | 053

053. Ambitious Media Group | Greg Rollett is the Founder of Ambitious Media Group, an Orlando based Media & Marketing Company. Greg is a Best-Selling Author and Marketing Expert who works with experts, authors and entrepreneurs all over the world. He utilizes the power of new media, direct response and personality-driven marketing to attract more clients and to create more freedom in the businesses and lives of his clients. After creating a successful string of his own educational products and b...

Sep 25, 201939 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Clothing that Likes to Party... How this Ex-Lawyer started his Fashion Company... Shinesty | 052

052. Shinesty Clothing | Chris White is the Chief Executive Officer of Shinesty. At age 18, Chris was forced to become financially independent, plus pay for his tuition at DePauw University. He started working multiple commission-based sales jobs and it set his life on a different course. After graduating, with majors in Religious Studies and Communications, Chris moved to Colorado to pursue a JD/MBA at CU Boulder and became hooked on the Colorado Startup life. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Co...

Sep 24, 201937 minSeason 2Ep. 52

How to Make Good Hires that last with this all-in-one Hiring Platform: Hireology | 051

051. Hireology | Adam Robinson is the Co-founder and CEO of Hireology, where he's on a mission to assist business owners to make better hiring decisions by means of predictive data and innovative technology. He is a renowned recruiting industry expert, speaker, and author with 20 years of experience in the field of hiring and selection management. Under his leadership, Hireology has been recognized nationally by Entrepreneur magazine as a "Top Company Culture" and by Crain's Chicago Business as ...

Sep 23, 201936 minSeason 2Ep. 51

What this Startups' Blockchain Technology means to You & the Travel Industry - Winding Tree | 050

050. Winding Tree | Max Izmaylov is the CEO of Winding Tree & Pedro Anderson is the COO of the company. Winding Tree is a blockchain-based decentralized open-source travel distribution platform. The company makes travel cheaper for the end user and profitable for travel companies, like hotels, airlines, and travel agencies because it removes the middlemen from the equation. Maksim Izmaylov is a software engineer, entrepreneur, and previously founder of Roomstorm and Travel Tech Con. Max is also ...

Sep 20, 201940 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Building a Clothing Business to Sell (like the E-Myth Revisited) // The Story of Yea.Nice Beanies | 049

049. Yea.Nice Beanies | Josh Sherman was the co-founder and business owner of Yea.Nice. His clothing company was included in the Inc. Magazines 2016 top 1,000 fastest private growing companies in America. Josh is also a volunteer for the Beanies4Life, which is a program under the Yea.Nice brand. The program is all about helping the homeless individuals all across America in battling the winter cold elements through a high quality, fleece lined beanie. To date, this cause has donated over 100,000...

Sep 19, 201940 minSeason 1Ep. 49

How to Increase Your Success Rate in the Business World with Energetic Solutions | 048

048. Energetic Solutions | Sheevaun Moran is an award-winning Small Business and Master Coach. She's the creator of Energetic Solutions. The company is devoted to teaching entrepreneur, CEOs, and leaders the needed skills to grow their business. While also maintaining authenticity and clarity of mission to purposeful profits. She has helped over 25,000 people to achieve their miracle. Shevaun has sold over $22 billion and helped four companies go from a few employees to sales of over $140 millio...

Sep 18, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 48

What Happens when you Business is Underwater? Find out with this Isolation Float Tank Business - Zen Float Inc. | 047

047. The Zen Float Company | Shane Stott is CEO of the Walker Tape Company, the leading brand in Hair Replacement Supplies. He is also the founder of the Zen Float Company, and co-creator of the Zen Float Tent, whose famous Kickstarter campaign raised $300,000 in its first month. He is a genuine inventor and has created some of the most cutting-edge products such as the Ultra Hold Tape Mini's, which revolutionized the Hair System Tape. He has been featured on ABC, MSN, and Yahoo with his amazing...

Sep 17, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Investing in Single-Family & Multi-Family Properties in the SE - Residential Investment Advisors | 046

046. Residential Investment Advisors | Dave Childers founded RIA Inc. in 2011. During his years as a real estate agent he realized an opportunity in the industry to work with small, private investors in the purchase and sale (aka P&S) of multifamily properties in Middle Tennessee. Dave (aka David Childers) has significant experience in many areas of the commercial/residential real estate industry. Highlights of his experience includes facilitating financing for multifamily properties, commercial...

Sep 16, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Breaking into the Beverage Business with a Mixer Hangover Solution... The Drink B4 Story | 045

045. Drink B4 | John Mansour is a pharmacist that dedicated his life to studying the human body and the vitamins and minerals that keep us ticking. Armed with this knowledge, John created something truly unique: a caffeine-free beverage that energizes for the night and fortifies for the morning known as Drink B4. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: John Mansour Interview . ***...

Sep 13, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Transforming a Family Business by using Technology... An Online Soution for the Wood Industry: Allmoxy | 044

044. Allmoxy Cabinet Software | Brady Lewis was running the family cabinet outsource shop and needed a software solution. Seeing an obvious lack of options for small business manufacturing software, work began building their own. As every day problems would arise, they would be solved, systematized, and written into the new software solution. After growing 120% during the recession on the new platform, and being constantly questioned if it was for sale, it was clear this new platform could be ve...

Sep 12, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 44

The Pros & Cons of Fundraising for Your Next BIG Business Idea... with the Founder of WeGoLook | 043

043. WeGoLook | Robin Smith founded WeGoLook in 2009 as a way to increase confidence in consumers purchasing online. It quickly became apparent that WeGoLook’s inspection and verification services were not only useful for consumers, but a revolutionary solution for various industries. The B2B world has been WeGoLook’s focus ever since. Robin has an extensive background in sales, e-commerce, and enterprise solutions that helped her develop WeGoLook. She is a thought leader in the gig economy, ins...

Sep 11, 201938 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Purchasing & Selling an Online Business with a Vetted Marketplace like Empire Flippers | 042

042. Empire Flippers | Justin Cooke (CMO/Founder) is the brand ambassador of Empire Flippers. From content to paid traffic, he keeps the sales staff busy and the lead funnels full. He’s also a digital nomad (aka homeless), but spends most of his time in Manila, Bangkok, and Saigon. When not geeking out on sales funnels and marketing automation, he loves fruity drinks by the beach and watches Game of Thrones as a guilty pleasure. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, ...

Sep 10, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 42

How this Appraisal Business Grew from a Local to National Brand // The Story of CoesterVMS | 041

041. Coester VMS Appraisal | Brian Coester is CEO of the national appraisal firm - CoesterVMS. The son of one of the east coast’s most reputable appraisers, Brian literally grew up in the business. Since becoming CEO in 2005, Brian has grown CoesterVMS from a local appraisal company to a nationwide provider of appraisals and appraisal technology. He is the mastermind behind Cloud Control, the only appraisal process management software built on the award-winning Salesforce.com platform. *** For S...

Sep 09, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Marketing Agency transforms into a Podcast Agency (for B2B Brands) - Sweet Fish Media | 040

040. Sweet Fish Media | James Carbary is the founder of Sweet Fish Media, a done-for-you service that guarantees new relationships between B2B companies and their ideal clients. He’s a contributor for the Huffington Post & Business Insider, and he also co-hosts the B2B Growth Show: a podcast dedicated to helping B2B executives achieve explosive growth. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: James Carbary I...

Sep 06, 201940 minSeason 1Ep. 40

How this Founder turned Passion into Profit... The YakAttack - Kayak Story | 039

039. YakAttack | Luther Cifers began YakAttack with an extensive background in product design coupled with a passion for kayak fishing. Since their launch in January 2009, YakAttack has experienced hyper growth every year. Their innovations have changed the way kayak anglers around the world rig their kayaks. YakAttack's uncompromising commitment to their values, manufacturing in the USA, and producing excellence in everything we do have made them the industry partner of choice for major kayak a...

Sep 05, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Shark Tank Inventor scrubs away his Business Problems using... the Scrub Daddy! | 038

038. The Scrub Daddy | Aaron Krause is an accomplished entrepreneur/inventor with 20+ years of experience in patenting and manufacturing industry. With patented products in major big-box retailers by such industry giants as 3M Company, Mr. Krause prides himself on hard work, dedication, and imagination. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Aaron Krause Interview . ***...

Sep 04, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 38

This Real Estate Company turned into an... Employee Owned Company??? Find out How w/ Roost DC. | 037

037. Nest DC | Lisa Wise is the Chief Nester//Wise Owl of the Boutique Property Management firm known as Nest DC (in Washington, DC - multiple puns intended). Lisa’s work has always been cause driven, entrepreneurial, and community focused. She served as... *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Lisa Wise Interview . ***...

Sep 03, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 37

How to Hire Salespeople that will Actually Boost Your Sales!!! Tips from Treeline Sales Recruiting. | 036

036. Treeline Sales Recruiting | Daniel Fantasia founded Treeline, Inc. in 2001 with an exclusive focus on helping companies build world-class, high-output, sales teams. They help companies recruit and hire salespeople. Treeline has worked with hundreds of respected companies in the United States and thousands of top-tier sales professionals. The company is consistently recognized by clients and respected sources as an innovative and trusted service partner. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Conta...

Sep 02, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Converting a Food Truck Business into a Real Business - Cousins Maine Lobster | 035

035. Cousins Maine Lobster | Jim Tselikis is a Co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster. He is from the coast of Maine, where he and his cousin Sabin Lomac grew up surrounded by family and lobster. They both moved away (Jim to Boston and The College of the Holy Cross, then a secure job at Stryker orthopedics; Sabin to New York City to study drama before acting his way into a career in Real Estate in LA), then reunited in 2012 to bring the authentic experience of their childhoods to their customers. *...

Aug 30, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 35

How to Build an Electric Bike Business w/ Pedego Electric Bikes | 034

034. Pedego Electric Bikes | Don DiCostanzo is Co-Founder of Pedego Electric Bikes. After 30 years in the automotive world, Don started an electric bicycle shop in Newport Beach, California. This was a labor of love. Over time, he developed an interest in electric cycling and tried to find quality electric bikes for his bicycle shop. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Don DiCostanzo Interview . ***...

Aug 29, 201941 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Software that uses Gamifying for Company Wellness the For Dummies Guide - Sonic Boom Wellness | 033

033. Sonic Boom Wellness | Danna Korn-Van Noy is CEO of Sonic Boom Wellness, a software company specializing in corporate wellness. Danna began her work in the wellness industry in 1991, with a focus on nutrition and medical conditions that benefit from a gluten-free diet. She is a best-selling author of six books on nutrition, including three in the prestigious “For Dummies” series. Renowned as the country’s “Gluten-Free Guru,” Danna is respected as one of the leading authorities on the gluten-...

Aug 28, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 33