Donnie had an epiphany while learning the fundamentals of business at the outset of his career: “Most people fail at the first hurdle because they become fixated on the need for stacks of start-up capital in their firms,” he explains. “However, all they truly need is commitment, drive, and guts. Money should be the last thing on their minds.” He literally built a thriving home care services business with nothing more than a pad of paper, a pen, and an empty wallet. Donnie P., an entrepreneur, an...
Jan 31, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Dream Exchange is a new, cutting-edge stock exchange designed exclusively for small, medium, and growing businesses. They provide a platform for good-faith owners and investors to connect in “a controlled, fair, and ethical environment,” promoting development, innovation, and major economic progress. Joe Cecala is the Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange . They’re launching the United States' first venture stock exchange and the first minority-owned national stock exchange. Dream Exchange has put t...
Jan 24, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Addiction therapy should aim to help people achieve more than just sobriety. “It should try to encourage people in having more meaningful and productive lives,” says your guest. Every addict deserves a fresh start, which is precisely what Angie and her staff at Elevate provide. Angie Manson is the Chief Executive Officer at Elevate Addiction Services . Angie's background as a recovered addict qualifies her as a great leader for this group. Her spouse also works for the same cause, and both of th...
Jan 17, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Family businesses are either great or terrible and it's rarely anything in between. Today’s guest has an amazing story of their family business to tell you about, and he believes, “It's 100% achievable.” With his three brothers-in-law, he just sort of lucked into a nice bunch of people within his firm to work together and drive their business to new heights. Andrew Johnson is the CEO of ShelfAware and a supply chain innovator. ShelfAware grew out of his family's industrial firm, O-ring Sales &am...
Jan 10, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 35
"You're still broke and will always be one if you don't know how to communicate,” your guest observes, pointing out that business, at the end of the day, is all about engaging with people and building connections with them. Working as a doorman for a nightclub, at some point in his career, allowed Steve to master some of the best skills that contributed to his enormous success. He currently teaches people how to speak effectively so that they may build and leverage connections to achieve their b...
Jan 03, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 34
“People gain their relevance in cybersecurity and other highly technical professions by being smarter than other people,” Christian confesses. He also used to value being the “smartest person in the room,” but then he’s realized that his greatest contribution to humanity and the battle against cybercrime is his ability to raise awareness of the issues and take tangible steps through effective communication. Christian helps to lower the danger of your company being targeted by cybercriminals. He’...
Dec 27, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Jeff Bezos is the world's richest entrepreneur, having built Amazon, the world's fastest company to reach $100 billion in revenue. Many business owners are still perplexed by Amazon's meteoric ascent, unsure of what the secret sauce is. However, now is the time to start looking for a solution, as Steve has brought you the roadmap to it. Through his book, The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles To Grow Your Business Like Amazon , Steve Anderson, a business expert, discloses for the first time, the essen...
Dec 20, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Will intelligent robots eventually take over all of our jobs, or maybe the entire world? Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are modern technological marvels. Many of us are left wondering where it will all end as a result of its meteoric rise. However, Steve insists, “We don't have to worry about robots gaining power or taking over all of our occupations.” He joins the show to explain Artificial Intelligence in layman's terms, building on his unique experience as an early AI researcher and sta...
Dec 13, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Whether you're a successful business owner or trying to start your own business for the first time, franchising may be a great opportunity to take charge of your life and create freedom for yourself. Wes has reaped enormous benefits through franchising, not only in terms of financial resources, but also in terms of having far more control over “his time, schedules, and livelihood.” Instead of being tied by an employer, he has now become the master of his own destiny. Wes Barefoot is a driven ent...
Dec 06, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 30
What will space look like in the next 50 years? Commercial space flight, space tourism, orbital space stations, and lunar colonies may become a reality by that time. It is expected that people will occupy space like never before during the next three decades. Chris has joined the show to provide deeper insight and to explain how we are living in the golden age of space exploration. Chris Lewicki is an entrepreneur, engineer, and “near-futurist” who is interested in the economic development of ou...
Nov 29, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 29
As a public speaker, author of two books, and owner of five startups, Terry Jones has been called the poster boy of disruption. He says it all started when he decided to spend a year traveling the world after college. Upon his return, he decided he wanted to get into the travel business. Following the traditional path, he went to work at an agency. Just six months in, his manager approached him about doing their own startup. So, they quit and started their own agency. In just five years, they bu...
Nov 22, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Exploring the unknown can be challenging, yet it’s the path to uncertainty that leads to some of the most rewarding experiences in our lives. Lisa would have never known how much more she was capable of accomplishing in her life if she hadn't been bold enough to embrace skepticism with that one giant leap into the unknown. She had absolutely no clue where her next paycheck would come from when she switched from the Courtroom to Direct Selling. However, she made it happen with the strength of her...
Nov 15, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 27
By pivoting over and over, Marty figured out what most people can’t in their lifetime. He found a passion and a way to make money from it. And, what can’t you achieve when you’re passionate about what you do! Today, Marty stands at the pinnacle of his career. Marty Toma from Denver Patio Masters , a family-owned-and-operated business and Denver Classic Broncos , exemplifies what it takes to be a true entrepreneur. Despite coming from a diverse background, his competence in the construction indus...
Nov 08, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 26
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are a sort of asset that most people never heard of, until recently. Is this a long-term investing trend, or just a fad, with numerous of these digital assets selling for millions of dollars? If you're scratching your head, ignorant to this new tech trend, don't fret, because your guest today, a master from the NFT space, can explain this to you better than anybody else. John Kraski is the Director of Operations at NFT Genius . He despised every job he had in the la...
Nov 01, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Are you looking to expand your business through franchising? How about doing it after knowing the pros and cons of your action? Greg, with his extensive knowledge of franchising and years of experience, can best assist you in this. Greg Mohr, a former corporate ladder climber is now a successful Franchise Consultant and an author. He takes it as a huge responsibility that his clients make the right decisions in choosing the franchise business that’ll determine their future income and stability. ...
Oct 25, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 24
If you’re losing valuable dollars and endless hours of your time as an entrepreneur, then perhaps you don't know or you aren't taking advantage of Blue Sky's perks and their business solutions. Jeff's in the show with a whole lot of innovative ideas that will get you into a mindset of saving in business. Jeff Brekken is the Owner and Founder of Blue Sky Benefit Solutions . Luigi rightly points out saying, “Jeff and his team is an ideal partner for the American small business.” They take the long...
Oct 18, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 23
“All I knew was how to stick a needle in my arm and booze up!”... Max admits as he recalls his past. Drugs and alcohol became more important than anything else to him for years. And the consequences were dire. He was put in prison, he ruined his career, then to top it all his family turned their back on him. His life was left in shambles and he didn’t know how he’d get through this dark phase. However, he did make a comeback, once he was dead set on it. Max is leading a “sober life” for eighteen...
Oct 11, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 22
If you are looking out for ways to improve your sales skills, today’s show will be a treat to your ears. Jose is here with his exceptional ability to persuade and influence people. An expert in sales with a charismatic personality is sure to leave a lasting impression on you. Jose Sanchez is now the Chairman and CEO at Double X Digital. Prioritizing self-development and feeding his mind with positivity always helped him pull through the hard times in his life. To give back, he is soon starting h...
Oct 04, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 21
If you are looking to make the best possible deal from a transaction when you're buying or selling a property, listen to your guest, Denise, in this podcast episode. She can give you the best plan of action with her prolonged 32 years of experience in the real estate world. Your hosts have invited an expert in today's show to share her unique perspective about real estate and how it can be turned into a profitable business. Denise Swick is consistently selling 100+ homes per year with her expert...
Sep 27, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Do you still believe in the myths surrounding ‘hemp’, ‘CBD’, and ‘cannabis’? If you do, Gary is here to ensure not everything you know about them is true. He brings into view the misconceptions about the world of hemp and talks about some of its best features in this podcast episode. After being a firefighter for 17 years and losing his daughter to opioids, Gary wouldn’t have thought of starting a business with the hemp products until he discovered their amazing medicinal value. Gary Roberts is ...
Sep 20, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 19
What impact do you want to leave on this planet? Patrick thought about this wondering, “if he should just remain another f**king human living on this planet or be somebody that would leave a lasting legacy”. A good thought led him to do a lot of good things for the world. Patrick Bolanos is now the co-owner of Trailer King Builders, a thriving food truck company helping entrepreneurs launch their mobile food business. Being passionate about baseball and wanting to fulfill several kids’ dreams, h...
Sep 13, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 18
With millions of electric vehicles set to hit the road, what will happen to the batteries when they are no longer in use? Jason saw this problem over the past few years, when luckily he found Li-Cycle working at its best to solve the issue. They are a lithium-ion battery recycling company with an innovative and sustainable approach to fulfill their purpose. Jason Muccioli is e-Mobility Manager at Li-Cycle . He is a Product Manager with more than 11 years of experience in engineering, purchasing,...
Sep 06, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 17
From running a 7-figure business to shutting that down and then shifting with his family from NYC to Dallas, Texas, to find a better life, it cannot be an ordinary man’s story. Tomas did this all and is here to share what made him make a move like that. Tomas Keenan is now the COO of Break Free Academy . He is also a business coach, a public speaker, a bestselling author, and the Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast host. His excellent communication skill has helped countless business owners from var...
Aug 30, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
When it comes to scaling up small businesses, SB PACE is a great team to work with. With the pandemic wreaking havoc on small business owners, Julie and Corey step up with effective tools to help you launch, operate and grow your business. Julie Traxler and Corey Harris are the Founders of SB PACE , a business startup consulting company. The duo, with their complementary skills, makes the most of their partnership in work. They also run a podcast called BizQuik, availing sound business advice fo...
Aug 23, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 15
When it comes to being a good salesperson, people tend to overcomplicate it by following multiple ways, hardly creating results. Drewbie has a simple way to it as he says, “I truly believe that sales come down to two things- its confidence and empathy.”These had been the secret superpowers for him to pave his way to success. His success story encompasses a lot more to make him stand out from the crowd. From working at a cigar store to becoming the Vice President of Break Free Academy , a multi-m...
Aug 16, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 14
How do tax credits help you efficiently scale your business? What makes you eligible to claim for it? Luigi masters the knowledge and answers your queries in this episode. He explains it, saying, “Tax credit is an incentive the IRS gives us if we meet certain protocols, which allows us to reduce our corporate tax liability burdens.” Large corporations to small business owners can use the opportunity to reduce their corporate tax liabilities with the availability of tax incentives. In this episod...
Aug 09, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 13
How often are you actively spending time looking to improve your relationships? Has it ever occurred to you that communicating effectively keeps good relationships making you more productive in your daily activities? Whether it’s in business or marriage, a long-term healthy relationship needs equal effort, care, and nourishment as it needs in building successful entrepreneurship or good health. But what do you need to implement to work out relationships and evolve? Bradley Roth helps high-perfor...
Aug 03, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12
What is life like after being in prison? Transitioning from prison to the mainstream of life was not easy, though Zach was much committed to it. Out of prison, he collaborated with people trying to get a job but had always been pulled down and considered an ‘ex-convict turned entrepreneur”. Zachary Babcock is now the Host and Founder of ‘Underdog Empowerment Podcast, helping entrepreneurs and underdogs use podcasts to build their brand, audience, dominate their industry and take their business t...
Jul 26, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
What are the effective rules of managing your finances? Dwight says, “I have specific procedures that I help people out with so that they can take charge of their life and live a life where they're not spinning on a hamster wheel.” Here is a way out if you are failing miserably at handling your finances. Dwight Heck is the founder of Give a Heck Financial, where his mission is to empower people with financial education. He is a coach, the Amazon best-selling author of the book 'Give a Heck’, and...
Jul 19, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Are you able to make good decisions with your money? Are your finances taking you where you want to be? It can all happen with ease following a few essential tools. Jon and Joe, the DeGroff brothers, have spent their entire tenure in the finance industry. They started DeGroff Financial where they provide financial services and counsel. Phase Zero online course is the first iteration of their online program on enlivening money, providing a way for you to gain new tools to strengthen your finances...
Jul 12, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
