The Start Down

We've all heard of the startup, but have you heard of the Startdown? What actually happens behind the scenes when you get to work? That's what the Startdown Podcast is all about. It's the grind, hustle, and drive that happens behind the scenes of the business you are creating. Host: Mike Ficara.

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Episodes

EP-012 Live From Q4 in Dallas Texas!

In today's episode, host Michael Ficara is live from Q4 in Dallas, Texas. Join Mike as he shares his top take aways from the event. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my book for ...

Oct 10, 2018•10 min•Ep. 12

EP-011 Live Interview with Jose Flores- Don't Let Your Struggles Become Your Standard

In this episode of The Start Down, host Michael Ficara interviews Jose Flores. Jose Flores is CEO and Founder of Indispensable Now. He's a Les Brown protégé, dynamic international motivational speaker, and author. Jose travels all over the world using his unique story of growing up with a physical disability and the struggles associated with it. His main message is to never allow your struggles to become your standard and how to overcome them. It doesn’t matter if they’re personal or business st...

Oct 02, 2018•34 min•Ep. 11

EP-010 You've Got All The Recipes

In this episode of the Start Down, Host Michael Ficara Talks about how you already have all the recipes for your success in life and in business --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get...

Sep 26, 2018•9 min•Ep. 10

EP-009 Live Interview With Luke Nesler- How Your Business Can Be The Best Leverage Tool For Social Media

In this episode of the Start Down, host Michael Ficara Interviews Luke Nesler the CEO of Impakt Media. Impakt Media helps leaders in targeted social media marketing campaigns that result in increased leads and sales. Mike and Luke dive deep and talk about how to to use your business to gain leverage on social media to benefit you and your business. Check out Luke and what he's doing at :http://www.thinkimpakt.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show...

Sep 21, 2018•32 min•Ep. 9

EP-008 Thank God For The Flexible, Because They Never Get Bent Out of Shape.

In today's episode host Michael Ficara discusses how being flexible and being able to adapt can be very beneficial in life and in business. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my b...

Sep 18, 2018•7 min•Ep. 8

EP-007 Your Easy is Someone Else's- Comparison In Business

In this episode, host Michael Ficara talks about the trap of comparison in business and how embracing your own journey is the best thing you can do for yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_h...

Sep 04, 2018•7 min•Ep. 7

EP-006 Live Interview With Derek Lopez- Stand Up Our Kids!

In today's episode MIchael Ficara interviews Derek Lopez the founder of Stand Up Our Kids. #StandUpOurKids is a movement committed to helping every kid in America get the freedom, and the choice, to stand up in the classroom. Derek and Michael go over the educational system, the impact of the movement and the future of the 21st century classroom as we know it!For more info on this movement visit http://StandUpOurKids.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support ...

Aug 28, 2018•44 min•Ep. 6

EP-005 Slow And Steady Wins The Race!

Today's Episodes is all about speed in business. Host Michael Ficara goes over why speed in business is so important to not only business owners, but clients as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfx...

Aug 21, 2018•6 min•Ep. 5

EP-004 Don't Give Up, Give In, Or Give Away!

In today's episode of the Start Down, Michael Ficara talks about the importance of never giving up, giving in, or giving away, and how it applies to your life and your business. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cha...

Aug 14, 2018•10 min•Ep. 4

EP-003 Live Interview with Natalia Diane- How to Find Your Niche In Business

In today's episode of The Start Down, host Michael Ficara does a live interview with Natalia Diane. Natalia is a certified High Performance coach that helps business owners, and other coaches reach their next level of success. Today Michael and Natalia talk about how to find your niche in business, overcoming obstacles and so much more! If you want to check out more about what Natalia is doing check out this link below : http:// mgmtelite.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-...

Aug 14, 2018•36 min•Ep. 3

EP-002 Consistency Is key Even When It Is Not

In today's episode, Mike Ficara discusses why consistency is so important in not just life but also business, and what you can do to implement it into your life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_h...

Aug 14, 2018•7 min•Ep. 2

EP-001 Interview With Brian Cristiano- What It Takes To Grow Your Business

In today's episode Mike Ficara interviews Brian Cristiano, and talks about what it actually takes to grow a succesful business!Brian is the Founder and CEO of BOLD Worldwide, Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, and Marketing Expert. Check him out and what he's he's doing here below:http://www.boldworldwide.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ F...

Aug 14, 2018•35 min•Ep. 1

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