Have you ever felt like an artist facing a blank canvas, unsure of the masterpiece within you? Tony Martinetti, a luminary in the realm of leadership and personal growth, joins us to illuminate the path to uncovering your life's work. Together, we share tales of our first meeting and the electric conversations that sparked a deep dive into the art of maintaining tradition while embracing innovation in our professional lives. Tony lets us in on his personal "why," sparking a connection with my ow...
Jan 30, 2024•49 min
Ever dreamt of establishing a successful start-up or yearned to better grasp the fast-paced world of B2B e-commerce? This episode is your golden ticket, as we navigate the entrepreneurial seas and the complex terrain of B2B commerce with our distinguished guest, Alec Berkeley. Alec, co-founder of the e-commerce startup Bundle B2B and now the director of global strategy at BigCommerce, offers a treasure chest of insights drawn from his journey of scaling up from a college side hustle to selling a...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 16
What happens when you combine love, adventure, military service and entrepreneurship? You get the invigorating life story of Kevin and Hannah Thompson. Together they share a deep commitment to family, a passion for the outdoors, and a spirit of perseverance that has seen them through military deployments, personal health crises, and the ups and downs of starting their own business. Their tale begins with a love story that survives the rigors of Kevin's military service and the challenges of thei...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Do you feel the power of podcasting? Brace yourself, as we have the phenomenal internal communications strategist, Ben Baker, with us today. Ben's journey into podcasting is nothing short of unique, and he walks us through how this platform allows deeper, unrestricted dialogues and a rich, flexible listening experience for audiences. We don't just stop at podcasting. Together with Ben, we traverse through the world of communication, emphasizing how critical it is to foster healthy conversations ...
Aug 25, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The one, the only, Marcus Sheridan, master of content marketing and author of the groundbreaking book They Ask, You Answer, is on today’s episode and we’re just super honored to have him. Prepare for an impactful conversation filled with Marcus’ invaluable insights into the art of asking the right questions (a sneak peek at his next project), becoming transformative communicators and pathfinders, and leading others to their "light bulb" moments. That’s not all! He’s also addressing the pricing e...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In a world where most kids dream of becoming superheroes or astronauts, Karlyn Ankrom, at 8 years old, dared to dream differently. Hear how she finally made the leap into entrepreneurship, discovered the power of saying no, and the importance of guarding your team. Get a glimpse into her Fan Firestarter Framework and SNAP Scan, the information evaluation method that gauges your social media channels' effectiveness from an external perspective. Ankrom is on a mission to change how small businesse...
Jul 31, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 12
It’s no secret, entrepreneurship and foundership can be a lonesome journey but who said it has to be? Simon Chou, founder of the Marketing on Mars podcast and CMO of Canada’s BCjobs, is dropping the mic truths on foundership and the power of intentional connections to overcome loneliness on the journey. Hear how he scaled a service agency from $20k to $2.5 million through team building and fostering client relationships. Nicole also gets his expertise on marketing through community building. It’...
Jul 20, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Innovation can come from the cringe-worthiest of misadventures. Bonnie Sussman, founder and CEO of GoLidZ, chats with Nicole about the origin story of her reusable food containers, the marketing advice you need to grow a successful business, mental health as entrepreneurs, and learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable bits of your entrepreneurial journey. ABOUT Bonnie Sussman Strominger Bonnie Sussman Strominger is an accomplished entrepreneur, inventor, and CEO of GoLidZ. After 20+ year...
Jun 07, 2023•53 min
Life as business owner, an entrepreneur, or human being on planet Earth is so stressful but that’s a good thing. We’re demystifying stress with the accomplished Dr. Amir Rashidian of the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center on this week’s episode. He’s on a mission to change how we heal, how we view stress, and how we manage it. Hear about Dr. Rashidian’s childhood in pre-revolution Iran, his entrepreneurial journey, his own business blunder, and his secret to business. ABOUT DR. RASHIDIAN Dr. Amir ...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The coolest ideas solve the biggest problems in the most boring of ways. Kenny Scott, CEO of Paramify, takes us on a wild journey from punk rock to cyber security compliance on today’s episode. Hear how he became a SaaS Startup founder, learned to trust those who know better, found the yin to his yang business partner, and discovered boring and painful were good things. Tune in for the laughs and stay for the inspiration. It’s an episode dedicated to everyone’s crush, Cow Town’s very own, Jimmy ...
May 03, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Are robots coming for your content marketing? It may seem like it as new AI tools keep hitting the internet every week and the calls for caution grow louder. On today’s episode, Wendy Covey, CEO of TREW Marketing, and Nicole wade into the AI discussion that is on everyone’s minds. Get their take on ChatGPT, generative AI, how entrepreneurs, engineers, manufacturers, and business owners can effectively use AI, and the future of content marketing. Wendy also shares her journey to entrepreneurship,...
Apr 19, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Who knew that 100,000 miles, 75 hotel stays, a lot of missed family dinners, and one soul-crushing board meeting could turn into the opportunity of a lifetime? On today’s episode, Nicole chats with Wesleyne Greer, founder and owner of Transformed Sales, about the "aha" moment that launched her entrepreneurial journey, poor sales leadership, the blunder of trying to be everything to everyone, and the marketing advice that every business needs. ABOUT WESLEYNE GREER Wesleyne is a seasoned sales and...
Apr 04, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
One life-altering meeting with HR and one stint as a school bus driver set Liz Zurek-Beaudry, Principal of Envision, on an entrepreneurial journey that didn’t quite fit into her corporate plans. Liz gets vulnerable with host, Nicole, about not climbing the corporate ladder, discovering the joy of integrating work with her family life, learning to make money where you make money, the power of tapping into your network, and how being authentic on social media can drive small business success. It’s...
Mar 13, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Sometimes starting a journey requires a leap of faith because if not now, when? ManufacturingPower’s founder and owner, Mike Franz, shares his thoughts about regret, turning failures into learning opportunities, and how radical gratitude can help entrepreneurs enjoy the journey. He’s also giving an exclusive look at his new manufacturing mobile app, inSuppli, which will revolutionize how manufacturers search, find and buy parts. This episode is packed with a whole lot of encouragement, laughs ov...
Feb 28, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Success is rarely achieved overnight and is often the result of consistent effort, seizing opportunity, investing in your business, and repeatedly picking oneself up after every fall. On this episode, Exit Your Way co-founder, Damon Pistulka, candidly reminds us that big results come from taking “big chances” and seeing results takes patience. He talks with Nicole about the big opportunity he seized and how not having the right contract in place cost him and his partners a $3+ million deal. Damo...
Feb 16, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Inexperience and a financial crisis didn’t stop SwiftAds owner, Brian Leung, from embarking on his entrepreneurial journey. He chats with Nicole about the blunders, the lessons, his gracious wife, putting the fear of misadventure in the right perspective, and the need for your business to build a digital storefront. EPISODE SUMMARY What do rock climbing and entrepreneurship have in common? On our latest episode, Nicole chats with SwiftAds owner, Brian Leung, about their commonality, how his tena...
Feb 06, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2
B2Btail founder, Curt Anderson, opens up about the one misadventure that forced him to reevaluate his entrepreneurial journey and convince his accountant that he was not the biggest train wreck he ever worked with. Together, Nicole and Curt, shed light on the necessity for manufacturers, entrepreneurs, small business owners to be resourceful in today's market. Show Notes JANUARY 20, 2023 SCRAPPY AND SAPPY, EP 1 IN THIS EPISODE: Are you being scrappy with your small business or manufacturing vent...
Jan 19, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1
