I am very excited today to have special guest: Dr. Monica Burns on the show today! Dr. Monica Burns is an EdTech and Curriculum consultant, author and former New York City public school teacher. She visits schools across the country to support PreK-20 teachers to make technology integration meaningful and sustainable. Monica’s website ClassTechTips.com helps educators place “tasks before apps” by promoting deeper learning with technology. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-dow...
Jan 07, 2020•33 min•Ep. 72
LAST PODCAST OF THE YEAR- This was one of my favorite podcast this year- Mike Ficara talks about getting back to the basics! This was a key concept for me in 2019 and it worked! Can't wait for 2020 to take everything to the next level! I always say that my kids have been some of the greatest sources for my business. This past week while watching my oldest two help around the house and helping clean up after the youngest two I explained that the youngest watch them constantly trying to learn thei...
Dec 30, 2019•13 min•Ep. 71
Mike Ficara does a throw-back to a FETC interview from earlier this year with Steve Patti--- 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 only $0.99 with the promo code PODCAST- htt...
Dec 24, 2019•36 min•Ep. 70
In this week's episode, I wanted to go over why success is simple and how not to over complicate it. I believe one of the most important keys to making success simple is to define what success means to you? Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Mike Ficara--- 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://ww...
Dec 17, 2019•11 min•Ep. 69
In this week's episode, I'm excited to interview Adam Bellow a presenter and keynote speaking at FETC this year! He has a wealth of experience in both teaching and technology as well as the Co-Founder of Break EDU a company that specializes in Immersive learning games for the classroom.--- 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....
Dec 10, 2019•33 min•Ep. 68
It is the last month, of the last quarter, of the decade! What motivates you for 2020? Is it money, time, freedom, or a combination of them? Tune in to hear my thoughts and hear some stories that have happened so far this holiday season. --- 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.lin...
Dec 05, 2019•8 min•Ep. 67
The FETC conference is one I have always been excited to go to as it hits home with my roots in teaching and technology. I have the pleasure of interviewing Tony Vincent from Learning in Hand, an individual who has been at the forefront of technology in the class room since the turn of the decade! You're not going to want to miss this Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Tony Vincent--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/star...
Nov 26, 2019•43 min•Ep. 66
In this week's episode, I wanted to talk about the transition from receiving advice too giving it. One of the biggest times I remember getting a lot of advice was when we where going to have our first child, but now that we have four people come to us and ask for it. The same is true in business and I'm going to go over that and more Tune In--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: http...
Nov 20, 2019•20 min•Ep. 65
In this week's episode I wanted to talk about are you being tactical and practical. Many times you hear people talking about creating multiple sources of income, but that does not necessarily mean multiple types of business. Sometimes it means diversifying the core of your business. Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Mike Ficara --- 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/...
Nov 15, 2019•20 min•Ep. 64
I wanted to talk about a topic that everyone experiences, advice is something everyone will give you. All advice is biased but that doesn't mean it is a bad thing. Host: Mike Fiacara Guest: Mike Ficara--- 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: http...
Nov 05, 2019•12 min•Ep. 63
In this week's episode I'm going to explain why I'm quitting social media! Host: Mike Ficara Gues: Mike Ficara --- 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 only $0.99 with the p...
Oct 29, 2019•13 min•Ep. 62
Its the time of year when people want to be scared! It is one of the few times in life we want to be scared, but does the fear control you? I want to dive into the concept of imposter syndrome and go over fear people have in some of their skill-sets even when they have the talent. Fear is false evidence appearing real. Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Mike Ficara --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ ...
Oct 22, 2019•11 min•Ep. 61
Where will you be in 2029? Its the last quarter of the decade and not only is it a time for reflection, but what are you doing to make the next decade a success? What goals and strategies are you putting in place for 2020? Host: Mike Ficara Gues: Mike Ficara --- 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 Link...
Oct 15, 2019•15 min•Ep. 60
Do you treat yourself like a client? I am guilty of putting my clients needs above my own but is that always good for our businesses? In this week's episode I wanted to go over the importance and what it means to treat yourself like a client! I hope you enjoy and would love any feedback! Host: Mike Ficara Guests: Mike Ficara--- 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...
Oct 10, 2019•13 min•Ep. 59
In this weeks episode I wanted to ask the important question: How do you use your data? Sometimes we over complicate the data or what data is. Data can be simple like with my kids, how happy are they? We don't want to simplify data to much either or even skew the number to not fully be accurate or truthful. How do you use your data? Host: Mike Ficara Guests: Mike Ficara --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start...
Oct 03, 2019•13 min•Ep. 58
In this week's episode I am very excited to have a very special guest that is going to share a wealth of knowledge and even some insights on me! Host: Mike J. Ficara Guest: Mike J. Ficara Jr. --- 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.y...
Sep 25, 2019•13 min•Ep. 57
In this week's episode I'm reminded by a phrase my father always said to me "If it was easy, everyone would be doing it." A lot of times we can take that for granted, in today's world of automation we forget that its supposed to be a struggle. I'm going to dive into some of my thoughts and the importance of the team around us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instag...
Sep 18, 2019•17 min•Ep. 56
In this weeks episode I wanted to go over a concept that many beginning entrepreneurs get wrong, " I want to own a business so I don't have a boss" I wanted to dive deep on this issue and give a different perspective. I enjoy speaking with business owners of all successes and finding out why they started. Host: Mike Ficara Guests: Mike Ficara --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: ht...
Sep 10, 2019•16 min•Ep. 55
In this episode I wanted to dive into not being a hurricane. Often times during a storm you see those that are prepared and the panic of those that are not, but how often do we see that in our business? I'm going to dive into some of the trends that I notice in the fourth quarter and what to do to prepare for the upcoming year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.insta...
Sep 04, 2019•12 min•Ep. 54
In this week episode I'm excited to talk with Alicia Laszewski CEO of Brand Ethos. We dive deep into some of the top mistakes some business owners make as well as what makes a great brand? --- 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.yout...
Aug 27, 2019•22 min•Ep. 53
In this weeks episode Mike Ficara is a guest on The Security Disciple Podcast and goes into depth on his business strategy and how to help younger entrepreneurs and business owners alike. Host: Seth Guests: Seth , Mike Ficara --- 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...
Aug 20, 2019•47 min•Ep. 52
In this week’s episode I wanted to go into how strategic are you with choosing partnerships and when should you walk away from a partnership. Partnerships are an important part of business and we form them with not just our business partners but our clients and our staff as well. I'm going to break down what I know and what I have observed from startup level to firmly established. Mike Ficara Guests: Mike Ficara--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show M...
Aug 13, 2019•10 min•Ep. 51
Fifty episodes! Wow! It has been a great journey and we have come a long way since the beginning but completing 50 episodes is something special. I wanted to talk about how I got started in podcasting and I realized that this isn't my first podcast, I had a small podcast about 10 years ago that I did as well. Podcasting is important because it gives a way for your audience to learn more about you and what you are about. Its a great way to create an inbound lead generation as well as a platform t...
Aug 07, 2019•15 min•Ep. 50
In this weeks episode I take a deep dive into my experience at BOLD University last week and go over some of the important takeaways. It was a wonderful opportunity hosted by Brian Cristiano and BOLD Worldwide, they put on a great event and brought in outstanding talent. Some celebrity coaches like Tim Storey and Bhrett McCabe who have worked with Robert Downing Jr and 8 of the top 10 PGA golfers. Amilya Antonetti was also there and some great insight into managing human capital and our relation...
Jul 30, 2019•28 min•Ep. 49
I started my career as a teacher for almost ten years and it was one of the best times of my life. As I grew as an entrepreneur I meet a client who loved to hire teachers because they made the best sales people and I couldn't agree more. In this weeks episode I will go over the three main points he taught me and some of my history as a teacher. Host: Mike Ficara Mike Ficara--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/st...
Jul 23, 2019•13 min•Ep. 48
In this weeks episode I want to go over the importance of having empathy over negativity. A lot of business owners have only one way they do things, but that does not mean its the only way to do it. Going to go over when to outsource and how to value your time. Host: Mike Ficara Mike Ficara --- 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:/...
Jul 18, 2019•16 min•Ep. 47
In this week's episode Mike Ficara talks with old time high school friend Mike Blanco about his transition from soldier to corporate. You will get some insight to Mike Blanco's story of before, during, and after the military and some of the expert leadership tactics he is bringing to the corporate world. Host: Mike Ficara Mike Ficara, Mike Blanco--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram:...
Jul 09, 2019•29 min•Ep. 46
In this weeks episode we are going to go over how you may be working hard to fail. Sometimes working hard to succeed and working hard to fail can be similar in appearance. I've seen many mentors and influences talk recently on how working hard is not always a good thing. Stay tuned as we go over some of the major differences in what working hard to succeed and working hard to fail look like. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https:...
Jul 02, 2019•12 min•Ep. 45
In today's episode we are going over the concept of being a coach and a cheerleader. When do you need a pep talk and when do you need just some encouragement. Being a coach or having a mentor I believe to makes major difference in developing ones business. Coaches are great because they keep us accountable, they need to challenge you to be better, and help you see the bigger picture. These three components are some of the key topics we will be covering. Host: Mike Ficara Mike Ficara--- Support t...
Jun 29, 2019•13 min•Ep. 44
With Father's Day weekend passing it really brings up the topic in my mind of legacy. In this weeks episode I am going to go over what legacy means to me, about being around my dad growing up, and really just some of the important mentors I've had in my life. Host: Mike Ficara Michael Ficara --- 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:...
Jun 18, 2019•9 min•Ep. 43
