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Just Get Started

Brian Ondrakowww.brianondrako.com
The Just Get Started Podcast is your go-to guide for breaking free from self-doubt, stepping outside your comfort zone, and taking action toward the life and business you truly want. Each episode dives into the real, messy journey of starting something new—whether it's leaving corporate, launching an idea, landing your first clients, or pushing past the mental barriers that try to hold you back. Through tactical insights and raw, relatable conversations, you'll gain the clarity, confidence, and motivation to stop overthinking and to just get started!
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Episodes

Chase Damiano (Ep.101) - Business Advisor, Consultant, and Coach

Episode 101 Features Chase Damiano, a business advisor, consultant, and executive coach dedicated to helping founders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs get out of the weeds. I had a wonderful interview with Chase where we navigated through some of his early career in a startup environment and then spent a good amount of time speaking about accountability, habits, routines, and things that Founders should be considering as they scale. Find Chase Online: Website: chasedamiano.com LinkedIn: https://www.link...

Apr 13, 202054 min

Learning Spanish In 30 Days - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

I am in month 3 of my Dozen Months of Discovery and for this month I decided to learn Spanish! I've always wanted to learn a language (Well, I tried once but failed Italian in High School). I thought this was an incredible opportunity to see what I could learn in 30 days. I grade myself at a B+ after all is said and done. There were a lot of challenges going on in the world as we all know so I had to be hyper focused on keeping up with my practice and lessons and I'd say I learned a good amount....

Apr 07, 202014 min

Sara Ondrako (Ep.100) - Canine Behavior Consultant and the Founder & Executive Director of the American Pit Bull Foundation

Episode 100 features, Sara Ondrako, Canine Behavior Consultant and the Founder & Executive Director of the American Pit Bull Foundation. Sara also happens to be my sister-in-law and having had the chance to get a first hand look of the great things she has done to grow her foundation I was pleased to welcome her to the Podcast to share her journey. About Sara I'm a Canine Behavior Consultant and the Founder / Executive Director of the American Pit Bull Foundation. I've been involved with ani...

Apr 06, 202054 min

Robbie Kellman Baxter (Ep.99) - Founder and President of Peninsula Strategies

Episode 99 features Robbie Kellman Baxter, Founder and President of Peninsula Strategies, strategy consulting firm focused on helping companies leverage subscription pricing, digital community and freemium to build deeper relationships with customers. Her new book, The Forever Transaction: How to Build a Subscription Model So Compelling, Your Customers Will Never Want to Leave, releases in March, 2020. Connect with Robbie Online: Website: robbiekellmanbaxter.com Facebook: facebook.com/robbiebax ...

Mar 30, 20201 hr 2 min

Sean Kelly (Ep. 98) - Founder, Jersey Champs

Episode 98 features Sean Kelly, Founder and CEO of online jersey apparel company Jersey Champs and he shares his tremendous and vulnerable story of starting the company in college at the age of 19. In four years, Sean has taken this company to tremendous heights both through increased revenues and having many celebrities and athletes wearing his jerseys throughout the last few years. Find Sean Online: Website: https://jerseychampion.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Twitte...

Mar 23, 202040 min

Rebecca Habbershaw (Ep.97) - CEO, Learning Lab 360

Episode 97 features Rebecca Habbershaw, Founder & CEO of Learning Lab 360, a company bringing the best educational VR experiences to students. Rebecca is local to me in the Raleigh, North Carolina area and I love her passion for helping kids improve their learning through using technology to create unique learning experiences. Find Rebecca Online: Website: http://learninglab360.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learninglab360/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/learninglab360 Linkedin: https:...

Mar 16, 202050 min

Sean Vigue (Ep.96) - Founder, Sean Vigue Fitness

Episode 96 features Sean Vigue, Founder of Sean Vigue Fitness and one of the most watched Online Yoga and Pilates Instructors in the world with over 900 videos varying in length and speciality around Yoga, Pilates, etc. I found one of Sean's video on YouTube ( link here ) and watched it every day for my stretching challenge of 1-hour of stretching a day for the month of February. It was engaging, informative, and damn good and might be a good place to start if you are looking to shake out some o...

Mar 09, 202056 min

Flexibility February And What I've Learned

This new One Mic Session is a recap of Month 2 of my Dozen Months of Discovery in 2020 where I chose to complete 1-Hour of Stretching every single day in the month of February. Almost every day, I used a video online from Sean Vigue Fitness ( link to video ) which is about 40 minutes long and then I added 20 minutes of my own stretching exercises and mobility work to round out the hour. Here are a couple takeaways I talk about in the episode: Finding Your Balance Ain't Over Til It's Over Finish ...

Mar 06, 202016 min

Anthony Sarandrea (Ep.95) - 8-Figure Brand Builder

Episode 95 features Anthony Sarandrea, an 8-Figure Brand Builder who works closely with many different verticals to help drive better customer and lead generation. Find Anthony Online: Website: anthonysarandrea.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthonylawrence32 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonysarandrea About Anthony: Anthony is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and philanthropist who runs a profitable portfolio of websites ranging from commerce to content blogs, without ever ra...

Mar 02, 20201 hr 7 min

Michela Ricci (Ep.94) - Founder & Owner, The Early Bird PHX

Episode 94 features Michela Ricci, Founder, and Owner of the Early Bird Phx, a mobile coffee and specialty beverage shop that you can find all around the greater Phoenix area. Find Michela Online: Website: earlybirdphx.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/earlybirdphx Instagram: @earlybirdphx @michelaricci Twitter: https://twitter.com/EarlyBirdPHX About Michela Michela Ricci has been called the human version of an iced coffee, so it is fitting that she runs a mobile coffee business. Michela, a Phoe...

Feb 24, 202056 min

Lori Shaw (Ep.93) - Chief RP Recipe Developer, RP Strength

Episode 93 welcomes in Lori Shaw, the Chief RP Recipe Developer for Renaissance Periodization (RP Strength), a company with a mission of delivering the most effective, scientifically sound and reliable diet and training consultation to anyone who wants to use it to achieve results. About Lori Shaw: Lori Shaw left a corporate career and joined her husband Nick Shaw's company, Renaissance Periodization, back in September of 2015, when the business was poised for growth. After helping with customer...

Feb 17, 202054 min

My 30-day Social Media Detox And What I Learned - One Mic with Brian Ondrako

On this One Mic session, I share a bit of my experience and learning from doing a 30-day social media detox in the month of January. This is the first month of my Dozen Months of Discovery in 2020 and helped me set the table for the rest of 2020 and kick it off on a positive start. I share some of my thoughts on: Cravings Time-Management Boredom Prioritization Habits and much more ........ Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook...

Feb 12, 202019 min

Colin Morgan (Ep.92) - Creator/Host, The Daily Grind Podcast

Episode 92 of the Just Get Started Podcast features Colin Morgan, the Creator and Host of The Daily Grind Podcast. Find Colin Online: Website: https://www.dailygrindpodcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/colinmorgandg Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-morgan-22310996/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinmorgandgp/ About Colin: Hi, I'm Colin. I am a former professional golfer, turned entrepreneur. I am passionate about inspiring others by sharing real stories. After my short at...

Feb 10, 202052 min

Sophie Beren (Ep.91) - Founder & CEO, The Conversationalist

Episode 91 features Founder and CEO of the Conversationalist, Sophie Beren. This wide-ranging conversation gets into some depths around overcoming fear, mental health, difficult conversations, self-awareness, and much more. About Sophie: Sophie Beren is an entrepreneur from Wichita, Kansas, who is on a mission to unify the world. While at The University of Pennsylvania (C'17, SPP'17), Sophie founded TableTalk, a multi-campus nonprofit that empowers young adults on college and high school campuse...

Feb 03, 202051 min

Chris Meade (Ep.90) - Co-Founder, CROSSNET

Episode 90 of the Just Get Started Podcast features the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of CROSSNET, Chris Meade. Find Chris Online: Website: crossnetgame.com Instagram: @chrismeade LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/cjmeade About Chris: Chris Meade is the Co-founder of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game. Now sold on Target, Walmart, Amazon, and 20+ marketplaces CROSSNET is becoming a household name in the outdoor sporting goods market. In 2019, CROSSNET surpassed 2.25 m...

Jan 27, 202040 min

Dr. Orin Davis (Ep.89) - Principal Investigator, The Quality of Life Laboratory

Episode 89 features Dr. Orin Davis, a Self-Actualization Engineer and consultant for companies from startups to multinationals on hiring strategies, culture, innovation, and employee well-being. This was a very intriguing interview and I'd be curious the takeaways for everyone else. I learned a ton! Find Orin Online: Website: http://qllab.org/ Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/davisoc Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrOrinDavis Medium: https://medium.com/@DrOrinDavis TedTalk: https://www.youtube...

Jan 20, 20201 hr 2 min

Rick Wilder (Ep.88) - Founder, Wilder Supply Co.

Episode 88 features the Founder of Wilder Supply Co., Rick Wilder. Had such an unbelievable conversation with Rick about how he got all the way from Alabama to Alaska and how his love for aviation helped him get there. This is such a great story that you are never too old to take a chance on yourself and discover new adventures if you have a work ethic and drive to do better. Find Rick Online: Website: www.wildersupply.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/wildersupplyco Facebook: www.facebook.com/wi...

Jan 13, 20201 hr 7 min

Randy Ginsburg (Ep.87) - Author, "Adversity to Advantage"

Episode 87 features the Author of “Adversity to Advantage”, Randy Ginsburg. We speak with Randy about how the effects of bullying led him down a path of entrepreneurship and helped him build a level of resilience to take into his future endeavors. Find Randy Online: Website: https://www.randymginsburg.com/ His Book: https://www.amazon.com/Adversity-Advantage-Overcome-Bullying-Entrepreneurial-ebook/dp/B07VNYLB92 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginsburgrandy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/i...

Jan 06, 202048 min

Preslie Hirsch (Ep.86) - Founder, Hey Preslie Collective

Episode 86 takes a little twist from the normal course of action as I bring on a fellow Podcaster, Preslie Hirsch, to speak about her journey and her entrepreneurship endeavors with Coaching, Nutrition, Podcasting, and other things. However, we also do a jam session where we exchange questions and conversation around a variety of topics such as getting started, childhood, self-awareness, CrossFit, and a whole mess of other things. Hope you all enjoy this break from the norm and our wide-ranging ...

Dec 30, 20191 hr 55 min

Ryan Fischer (Ep.85) - Owner of CrossFit Chalk and Host of Real Chalk Podcast

Episode 85 features former CrossFit Games Athlete, Owner of CrossFit Chalk, and Host of the Real Chalk Podcast, Ryan Fischer. I was thrilled to have Ryan on the Podcast to share his interesting journey in the Olympics and CrossFit, to creating several successful businesses and living life on his own terms. Find Ryan Online: Website: https://www.gymryan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanfisch CrossFit Chalk Website: http://www.crossfitchalk.com/ Real Chalk Podcast: https://shruggedcol...

Dec 23, 201959 min

Paul McNeal (Ep.84) - Owner, The Crypto Curator

Episode 84 features the Owner of The Crypto Curator, Paul McNeal. Paul curates cryptocurrency content all day every day and shares it into an easy to digest newsletter which you can find on his website. I was grateful to meet Paul at the Next Gen Summit this past June and we became instant friends and I was excited to get a chance to learn more about his journey and dive deep into cryptocurrency and a variety of the nuances around it. Find Paul Online: Website: www.TheCryptoCurator.com Twitter: ...

Dec 16, 201947 min

Juliana Fetherman (Ep.83) - Founder, Making Authentic Friendships

Episode 83 features Entrepreneur and Founder of Making Authentic Friendships, Juliana Fetherman. Making Authentic Friendships is a responsive web-based application that helps individuals with special needs (age 13+) find friends at home or on the go, based on their geolocation, diagnosis, age, and interests. We talk with Juliana about the high and lows of creating this business and some of the thoughtfulness that needed to go into the business strategy, development, etc. Find Juliana Online: Web...

Dec 09, 201939 min

Nate Bailey (Ep.82) - Speaker | Author | Coach

Episode 82 features Speaker, Author, Coach, Podcaster, etc Nate Bailey. Nate shares his journey from his time in the military to start businesses, to becoming an endurance athlete and much more. Find Nate Online: Website: http://www.natebaileyspeaks.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-bailey-805b31b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachnatebailey/ About Nate: Nate is a natural leader and a speaker who knows how to impact and reach an audience. He is a best selling author with t...

Dec 02, 201946 min

Megan Chen (Ep.81) - Founder, Urban Garden Initiative

On Episode 81, I speak with a 16-year old entrepreneur and Founder of The Urban Garden Initiative, Megan Chen and we discuss her non-profit and how she is looking to make a positive impact on the world through gardening-based programs. Find Megan Online: Website: www.theurbangardeninitiative.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theurbangardeninitiative/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theurbangardeninitiative Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-urban-garden-initiative About Meg...

Nov 25, 201935 min

Austin Rief (Ep.80) - Co-Founder, Morning Brew

Episode 80 features the Co-Founder and COO at Morning Brew, Austin Rief. Morning Brew is a free daily newsletter brought right to your inbox every morning and shares a digest of the latest business news in a very conversational and witty tone. They have over 1.6 million subscribers to date and have expanded to other newsletters for Retail, Technology, and Politics that you can also sign up for free to receive. It was awesome to get to hear Austin's story of how he got involved with Morning Brew ...

Nov 18, 201938 min

Jordan Paris (Ep.79) - Host/Creator, Growth Mindset University

Episode 79 welcomes Author and Creator/Host of Growth Mindset University, Jordan Paris. It was fun to connect with Jordan and learn more about his journey around creating the Growth Mindset University and ultimately designing the life that he wants. Find Jordan Online: Website: https://jordanparis.com Growth Mindset University Podcast: https://jordanparis.com/category/growth-mindset-university-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/J_Paris_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordanTParis Growt...

Nov 11, 201941 min

Nathan Hirsch (Ep.78) - Founder, Freeeup.com

Episode 78 features the Founder of Freeeup.com, Nathan Hirsch. Nathan has a neat story of seeing a gap in the textbook re-selling market and growing an Amazon business and then deciding to use a problem he saw with hiring freelances for that business to create a freelancer marketplace called Freeeup.com As a special gift to the listeners , Go to Freeeup.com and create an account and mention the Just Get Started Podcast . That will get you a $25 credit to try them out! Find Nathan Online: Faceboo...

Nov 04, 201931 min

Courtney Swan (Ep.77) - Founder, Realfoodology

Episode 77 features the creator of Realfoodology.com, Courtney Swan. Had an awesome time talking to Courtney about all things nutrition and peeling the layers back on several "hot button" food topics. Some items we discuss: Growing up in a healthy household Why some fats are good for you Factory Farming Instagram and growing a following Gut Health and much more Find Courtney Online: Website: https://www.realfoodology.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodology/ Twitter: https://twitt...

Oct 28, 201946 min

Scott Young (Ep.76) - Author, ULTRALEARNING

Had a fun time talking with Scott Young on Episode 76 of the Just Get Started Podcast about his journey to starting a blog and writing his book, ULTRALEARNING, along with some great insight to better help people learn more effectively. Find Scott Online: Website: https://www.scotthyoung.com/ ULTRALEARNING Book: https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/ultralearning/ WDS Keynote Video: https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2019/10/07/wds-talk/ About Scott Young I started writing this blog just before my 18th ...

Oct 21, 201941 min

Universal Dialect (Ep.75) - Co-Founders, Sean Casey & Nick Costelloe

Episode 75 is live and it features two of my new friends, Sean Casey and Nick Costelloe, Co-Founders of Universal Dialect. Sometimes you meet people that are just genuinely nice human beings and are always looking out for others in their actions. These guys are exactly that. They're two of the good guys and so thankful for them being on the podcast and their hospitality during my visit up to the NYC/Hoboken area. Topics we cover: Mission of Universal Dialect How the idea originated How Nick and ...

Oct 14, 201956 min
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