In this episode, Susan interviews Richard White, Founder & CEO of Fathom.video. Richard shares his insights on the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, from navigating the challenging funding landscape of 2021 to his unique perspective on decision-making and overcoming rejection. With Fathom.video, Richard not only disrupted the transcription industry but also applied a consumer playbook to a B2B product, achieving outstanding retention and growth before even considering monetization. Sus...
Jul 31, 2023•37 min•Season 11Ep. 312
Entrepreneurs courageously confront challenges, harnessing wisdom from experience and hard-earned success. In this inspiring podcast, Susan Sly draws from her personal journey as a former professional athlete. Like physical training strengthens athletes, resilience is key in the entrepreneurial realm. Setting dedicated times for business training and maintaining accountability, even during low motivation, are crucial. At the core of this podcast lies goal-setting, serving as a beacon of inspirat...
Jul 24, 2023•33 min•Season 11Ep. 311
Susan sits down with Jeremy Delk, the visionary Founder of Delk Enterprises, for a candid conversation about his extraordinary journey. In this intriguing episode of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast, Jeremy breaks away from the norm by delivering his first interview without a single swear word. Yes, he tried so hard to keep it clean! Jeremy openly shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial path, emphasizing the significance of learning from failures and viewing challenges as oppor...
Jun 26, 2023•44 min•Season 11Ep. 310
Susan sits down with Eric Netsch, the Co-Founder and CEO of Tapcart, a groundbreaking software-as-a-service company revolutionizing mobile commerce. Eric takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, sharing valuable insights and lessons learned along the way. Eric shares how he secured early investors, including a local accelerator, Luma Launch, and raised funding. He highlights the importance of validating your product and building traction, even before having a fully developed offering. The c...
Jun 19, 2023•33 min•Season 11Ep. 309
Glenn Stearns has just released, InteGRITy, an inspirational book showcasing remarkable stories from his roller coaster life and career. Discover how regardless of your background, financial limitations, or past failures, you can unleash your potential and achieve your wildest aspirations. In honor of his new book, The Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast is releasing this encore episode! Self-made billionaire and first Undercover Billionaire Glenn Stearns shares his inspiring story of overcomi...
Jun 13, 2023•59 min•Season 11Ep. 308
Join Susan Sly in this interview with Ken Babcock , the Co-Founder and CEO of Tango, a company that captures step-by-step processes and turns them into interactive walkthroughs. Ken shares his experience as a startup founder and CEO, shedding light on the challenges and responsibilities of the role. He highlights three key aspects of his role: hiring and retaining the best talent, ensuring the company's financial stability, and effectively communicating the company's story internally and externa...
May 31, 2023•36 min•Season 11Ep. 307
Inspired by humble beginnings, join Susan Sly and her guest Pratik Thakker on the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast to discover how he landed in Israel as a janitor and turned his dreams into a reality. From starting in a cyber café to being a successful entrepreneur and founder, you will be amazed to hear about his entrepreneurial journey and what it took to build a successful enterprise. They will cover every aspect, from his hiring needs for his customers to how he overcame failure. Plus,...
May 24, 2023•31 min•Season 11Ep. 306
Join host Susan Sly, a tech Co-Founder and mother of 4, as she interviews some incredible Mompreneurs who have defied the odds to build successful companies while raising their children. Learn the delicate balance they've struck between nurturing their businesses and their children. In this captivating compilation show, we bring you the best moments from previous episodes, featuring extraordinary women like Jordan Scott , the visionary Founder of Cobble , a groundbreaking decision-making tool to...
May 15, 2023•55 min•Season 11Ep. 305
Discover the inspiring story behind Sarah Dusek, Co-Founder of Enygma Ventures, as she joins Susan Sly on the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast. Hear about Sarah's journey of building and exiting a nine-figure business and her mission to empower entrepreneurs in Africa. Sarah shares her story of confronting the highs and lows of the startup world, and how she has helped over 5,000 entrepreneurs become investor ready. Learn from the amazing work she's done to give diverse entrepreneurs access...
May 01, 2023•54 min•Season 11Ep. 304
Join Susan and her guest Rob Stewart, Cofounder and EVP of BlocPal, in this thought-provoking podcast about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Rob talks about his journey of building a successful company, BlocPal. They discuss the need and the importance of finding the right partners. Rob also talks about what keeps him up at night, from the macro view of the markets, to protecting the shareholders, to balancing growth and success. Come for the stories and stay for the lessons, as Susan and...
Apr 24, 2023•38 min•Season 11Ep. 303
Join Susan as she interviews Bernadette Butler, the co-founder of StoryTap Technologies. Bernadette shares her journey into entrepreneurship, including her experience with a lifestyle business, her previous venture that she sold, and her passion for marketing and finance. She and Susan discuss the power of video storytelling and how A.I. can be used to produce videos quickly and at scale. They also discuss the importance of fit when seeking venture capital and how to navigate the ups and downs o...
Apr 19, 2023•43 min•Season 11Ep. 302
As an entrepreneur, have you ever been curious about the potential of AI and ChatGPT? Join host Susan Sly on the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast as she shares her insights into the world of generative A.I. and how it can be used to boost your business. Discover how A.I. can be used for marketing, content creation, customer service, and operations. Not to mention, Susan will be sharing funny stories and tips on how to make the most of Generative A.I. Don't miss this episode and get the insi...
Apr 10, 2023•28 min•Season 11Ep. 301
Are you seeking insights and inspiration to find your calling and move forward in your entrepreneurial journey? Join host Susan Sly as she interviews Donna Johnson, a successful entrepreneur for over 40 years. Since 1987, she has built one of the largest independent organizations in the world in network marketing and direct selling. Donna speaks to the good and bad of entrepreneurship, the importance of having a long-term vision, and how to stay focused on your goals. In addition, Donna shares h...
Apr 04, 2023•42 min•Season 11Ep. 300
Join Susan Sly and her guest Karthik Suresh, Co-Founder of Ignition in a discussion on the current market conditions for venture capital and how valuations have been affected. They also discuss the importance of having a strong mission, staying resilient and having patience in the face of challenges. Finally, Karthik shares information about his company Ignition, a platform to help manage go-to-market plans and product launches. Tune in to hear advice and insights to help small business owners a...
Mar 20, 2023•35 min•Season 11Ep. 299
Take shopping to the next level with Susan Sly and her special guest T yl er Murray, Co-Founder of Ghost Retail . Tyler has a Masters degree in AI and is an expert on Web 3.0 and how it is transforming the online shopping experience. Tyler takes us on a journey through the evolution of e-commerce, live streaming culture, and hyper personalization, and reveals how Ghost Retail is bringing the in-store experience to the digital space. He shares his insights into the power of live video and how it ...
Mar 13, 2023•45 min•Season 11Ep. 298
Susan Sly interviews Brett Martin, President and Co-Founder of Kumospace. Listen in as they dive deep into the origin story of Kumospace. This software enables remote and distributed teams to join a virtual office for collaboration, mentorship and culture building. Learn about the importance of product-market fit and the vision for Kumospace, which is to provide freedom and flexibility to its users to live their best lives and be hyper-productive. Tune in to the podcast and get inspired to build...
Mar 06, 2023•27 min•Season 11Ep. 297
In this episode of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship podcast with Susan Sly, hear from Andi Huels, Global Head of Growth and Strategy for RadiusAI. Andi is passionate about evangelizing AI solutions, and she shares her expertise in AI, machine learning, and data analytics to help F500 companies drive agility and re-invent their operations. Join us as Andi talks about her journey to success, the advantages of AI, and how it can help retailers and customers. Plus, hear about Andi's mission to make...
Feb 27, 2023•39 min•Season 11Ep. 296
The Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast is back with part 2 of Susan Sly's interview with Erik Korem, CEO of Aim7. This episode dives into the importance of trust and stewardship, data security, and the power of building adaptive capacity, meaning how much stress you can adapt to. Join Susan and Erik as they explore the science behind Erik's innovative approach to building a healthier and more resilient workforce. As an added bonus, get early access to Erik's new app where you will learn about...
Feb 13, 2023•21 min•Season 11Ep. 295
On this podcast episode, host Susan Sly interviews Dr. Erik Korem, a former sports scientist and performance coach. They discuss how Erik used his experience in sports to develop a technology that can turn wearable data into actionable recommendations for personalized health and wellness. They also explore how this technology can help entrepreneurs become more resilient and mentally fit to thrive under challenging circumstances. Erik shares his experience of recruiting top-notch engineers, the i...
Feb 06, 2023•25 min•Season 11Ep. 294
Join Susan as she interviews Jordan Scott, the founder of a revolutionary new decision-making tool for individuals and teams called Cobble. In this episode, Jordan shares her journey of growing her audience to 50,000 people and how she raised money for her company by pitching a big idea with passion and a relatable problem statement. Jordan also shares valuable insights on how to approach VCs and the importance of having a strong runway and being in a position of power during fundraising. This e...
Jan 23, 2023•38 min•Season 11Ep. 293
Join Susan as she interviews Paul McCarthy, the founder and CEO of Snapfix. Paul has always been involved in managing commercial and residential buildings as part of a family business. Five years ago, Paul got really frustrated with all the inefficient communication in relation to managing buildings, projects and teams. There were post-it notes, phone calls, voicemails, text messages, WhatsApps, emails etc. flying all over the place, and it was impossible to manage and keep track of everything....
Jan 16, 2023•49 min•Season 11Ep. 292
In this podcast, Susan Sly discusses the common pitfalls entrepreneurs may encounter as they build and grow their businesses. She offers practical advice for avoiding these traps and highlights the potential consequences of falling into them. Throughout the podcast, Susan shares personal anecdotes from her entrepreneurial journey, including a story about the importance of finding the balance between building a successful business and maintaining a fulfilling personal life. Despite the challenges...
Jan 09, 2023•58 min•Season 11Ep. 291
Join Susan as she interviews Matt McWilliams, the host of The Affiliate Guy Podcast, your source for affiliate marketing news, tips, and strategies to take your online business to the next level. Matt recently completed his book, “Turn Your Passions into Profits”, which helps provide the steps to starting your own affiliate marketing business from start to finish. Entrepreneurs and companies such as Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, Stu McLaren, Adidas, Ryan Levesque...
Jan 02, 2023•39 min•Season 11Ep. 290
Join Susan as she interviews Dennis Kelly, the CEO of Postalytics, a fast-growing direct mail company. Postalytics is not your typical direct mail company - This is a new way to do direct mail marketing in minutes rather than weeks. Delivery and responses to your mailing syncs to your CRM to provide analytics and compliment your current email marketing. If your business is slowing down, you need to figure out how to cut through the digital noise and stand out. Business people receive over 120 em...
Dec 19, 2022•38 min•Season 10Ep. 289
Join Susan as she interviews Manuj Aggarwal, the founder of TetraNoodle Technologies. Manuj, a life-long entrepreneur, is currently a leading authority on AI and machine learning. Manuj started his career at the age of 15, working in a factory and earning $2 per day. While Manuj had no contacts or resources, he was determined to improve his life. With hard work, he started his first business in 10th grade selling a nutritional supplement that satisfied a personal need of his own. He soon discove...
Dec 12, 2022•33 min•Season 10Ep. 288
Join Susan as she interviews Craig Weiss - a Venture-Capitalist, serial entrepreneur, and published author. In this interview, Craig shares some of his predictions on emerging technologies that will revolutionize the world in the coming decades. Craig says that there are complicated problems that need solutions that have yet to be developed. But the good news is that these solutions ARE complicated - complexity prevents your competition from solving the problem that could make you successful. If...
Nov 28, 2022•41 min•Season 10Ep. 287
Estelle is a PhD scientist who has worked at the front line of emerging technologies in healthcare and genetics. She has always been passionate about improving human health and health data systems. It was while navigating her own pregnancy that she experienced frustrating gaps in her prenatal care as she was treated by different physicians. She spoke with dozens of women, and discovered that her experience was not unique. It was from this she saw a massive opportunity to build a better healthcar...
Nov 21, 2022•48 min•Season 10Ep. 286
Join Susan as she interviews Blake York, the founder of Equilyst - a state-of-the-art healthcare company that uses technology to treat the root cause of a dysfunction rather than just diagnose a disease. Even though he started his business in 2020 during the pandemic, he has doubled this revenue this year over last year. Blake shares that historically companies can experience massive growth during difficult times by keeping their heads down and staying focused on their goals. He credits his succ...
Oct 17, 2022•24 min•Season 10Ep. 285
Join Susan as she interviews Inez Ribustello, the former Assistant Cellar Master at the World Trade Center restaurant “Windows on the World” during the time of the 9-11 terror attacks. Fortunately for Inez, she happened to be on vacation in North Carolina when the towers came down. Her soon-to-be husband also worked in the World Trade Center, but happened to be off that day as well. While her life and her future husband’s life was spared, she lost friends, colleagues and her job that day. She al...
Oct 10, 2022•43 min•Season 10Ep. 284
Sammy De La O is an Entrepreneur and Author of F.E.A.R.L.E.S.S., Creating and Finding the Career You Love, sharing the message of fearlessness, and helping people live the life they want as their potential unfolds. She refined her skills working in the entertainment industry by directing television, films, and documentaries such as “Only Murders in The Building”, “Chicago P.D.”, and “The Last O.G.”. By working with a diverse group of people, she has learned how to build powerful relationships. S...
Oct 03, 2022•44 min•Season 10Ep. 283
