It’s no revelation; video in the classroom is a key to success. That being said, not just any video works. How you present the content to your students can have a HUGE impact. On this week’s episode we talk with Adam Geller the Founder and CEO of Edthena on the power of video in the classroom! Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Mike Ficara, Adam Geller Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook....
Apr 06, 2021•38 min•Ep. 132
First off I have to give a HUGE thanks for this week’s guest Ross Romano of MindRocket Media Group. He is responsible for sending us some of the amazing educational leaders we have had on our show. This week Ross and I talk about all things PR and events pre- during and post-COVID. Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Ross Romano, Mike Ficara Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikefica...
Mar 30, 2021•38 min•Ep. 131
Entrepreneurship is not new! That being said, what kind of entrepreneur are you? Sid gives you some options on this week’s episode! Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Sid Mohasseb 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 cod...
Mar 23, 2021•43 min•Ep. 130
Do you make more money, or put more systems in your business? Which comes first? Find out on this week’s episode. --- 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 th...
Mar 16, 2021•32 min•Ep. 129
Storytelling is so relevant in today's social media and news landscape. No one understands that better than Arlene Borenstein! She has worked on-air from NY to DC to Miami and she talked about what makes a great story on this week’s episode! You don’t want to miss this week’s episode! Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Arlene Borenstein--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Mar 09, 2021•33 min•Ep. 128
True story, I started my career in education as a substitute teacher. On this podcast I got to talk with Mike Teng on how he solved that problem! --- 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 Ge...
Mar 02, 2021•27 min•Ep. 127
Self awareness is so important. In this week’s episode we talk with “Cap” about leading this shirt that is your own mindset! 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://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hN...
Feb 23, 2021•27 min•Ep. 126
YOU'RE MY BOY BLUE! So excited when I have a guest that brings the fire! Manny Blue and I have been connected for a long time on social media. He is a beast when it comes to financial planning. Excited to have him share his story on this week’s episode! #GetYourMoneyRight --- 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/m...
Feb 16, 2021•34 min•Ep. 125
Seems like everyone is writing a book nowadays, but how many people are writing a children's book? It is not as easy as it sounds! On this week’s episode, we spoke with Judy Laufer about the process and how powerful reading to children is! --- 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.l...
Feb 09, 2021•49 min•Ep. 124
Trust your gut! How many times have you heard this? On this week’s episode, we discuss the science behind trusting your intuition and your GUT! Host: Mike Ficara Guests: Sunil Godse--- 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/...
Feb 02, 2021•59 min•Ep. 123
I will be honest I have never been in love with reading, but if I could have read like this as a kid I might have been! This week I spoke with Angela Arnold from Sora. This year I have partnered with #FETC to interview some of the amazing presenters and exhibitors at the first FETC virtual! --- 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:/...
Jan 26, 2021•42 min•Ep. 122
The great debate continues on this week’s episode! Is a book the best business card out there? Either way, Jeremy Sutton brings some great points about the power of a book on this episode of The Start Down Podcast! --- 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...
Jan 19, 2021•33 min•Ep. 121
Girls rule! We hear this a lot, and I have had the privilege of working with some amazing female entrepreneurs that make a big impact. On this week's episode we cover marketing and the female entrepreneur. Who is your favorite female entrepreneur? --- 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...
Jan 12, 2021•36 min•Ep. 120
It has been interesting having the New Year fall at the end of the end of the week. I know I for one found it hard to get started on the new year, without falling back into the routine if you will. On this episode we recap 2020 and look forward to an amazing 2021. This is not your typical oh wow look at what an unpredictable year it was! Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Mike Ficara--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/st...
Jan 05, 2021•19 min•Ep. 119
Niching down is so important. That is why I love this podcast. As many of you are “pivoting” this year, think about going into a niche that you have the MOST knowledge about, so you can make the MOST money. Love this conversation with Andy on this week's episode about how he won by niching down! --- 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: ht...
Dec 22, 2020•38 min•Ep. 118
Do you stop and reset your process to find what is best for your customers? In this episode, Mark Thompson and I talk about finding the first value for your customers in the online marketplace. --- 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...
Dec 15, 2020•32 min•Ep. 117
I have to say these are two of the funniest guests we have had on the podcast. No surprise because Rob and Kennedy are two professional entertainers who also are amazing at email. On this episode you will laugh, cry and learn how to build amazing email campaigns! --- 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...
Dec 08, 2020•48 min•Ep. 116
It is the last month of 2020 and I could not be happier to be kicking it off by releasing this amazing podcast with coach Daniel Diaz. He is a true rock star and teaches why high performance is so important, but also not easy to achieve. We talk about all things hard and easy about entrepreneurship on this episode, and even talk about his amazing wife! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Ins...
Dec 01, 2020•59 min•Ep. 115
I am very thankful I had the opportunity to interview this week’s guest! had a blast on this week’s episodes with the Bizbros! We talked all about things like good and bad investments in your business and personal development. Even how making some big mistakes never stopped them from moving forward! --- 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...
Nov 24, 2020•53 min•Ep. 114
Who is your target audience? If you answer every one, that is the kiss of death! It may be one day, but everyone starts with a specific avatar. This week on The Start Down, Jono Poon and I talk about why this is so important when it comes to social media advertising. Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Jono Poon & 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 17, 2020•41 min•Ep. 113
In this week's episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Daniel Gefen! Daniel is a man with some amazing stories about podcasting, business, and life. He recently founded one of my new favorite app PodBooker. --- 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/mik...
Nov 10, 2020•50 min•Ep. 112
Did you know The StartDown Podcast is not the only podcast I host? I also co-host 2 other business podcasts. This week we feature one of those shows! The Brand Ethos podcast is co-hosted by my business partner Alicia Laszewski and our two newest team members Ace and Anneliese. In this episode, we talk about what makes a brand authentic. Host: Mike Ficara Guests: Alicia Miyares Laszewski, Anneliese Gonzalez, Andres Echeverria, Mike Ficara--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/...
Oct 27, 2020•30 min•Ep. 111
In 2020-21, the Conrad Challenge is celebrating 15 years of student entrepreneurship and innovation. Register now to get your student team involved in this leading STEM competition: http://bit.ly/2PcViSp Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Mike Ficara, Mitchell Phelan--- 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 Linked...
Oct 20, 2020•19 min•Ep. 110
This week Mike Ficara speaks with Ankesh Madan about The Conrad Challenge. Ankesh told some amazing stories from his days in the Conrad Challenge, and his current role on the Conrad Alumni Leadership Council. He also shared how he got an investment from Mark Cuban without being on Shark Tank!--- 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:...
Oct 13, 2020•32 min•Ep. 109
With the classroom changing, and “no-touch” solutions becoming popular in today’s classroom, this week we spoke with Julie Daniel Davis about the future of voice in the classroom. Not just any voice, we are talking about Alexa, Google Home, and Siri! Check the link in the comments for this amazing episode. Host: Mike Ficara Guests: Mike Ficara, Julie Daniel Davis --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-p...
Oct 06, 2020•34 min•Ep. 108
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of entrepreneurship, it’s easy to find other people who are excited about entrepreneurship. The real challenge is doing the work in the shadows and continuing to grow and move forward. --- 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.co...
Sep 30, 2020•27 min•Ep. 107
This week we had a great conversation with Evan Stewart about what makes someone the real deal! As the social media landscape offers more and more coaches and trainers, how do you find the one that is right for you? Evan talks about this and much much more.--- 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 Linked...
Sep 22, 2020•40 min•Ep. 106
Heroes don’t just take action once, they keep on making things happen. This week we had the privilege of interviewing Justin Myers who has an amazing story about real life pirates, giving back, and continuing to grow. Check out this must hear episode: --- 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: h...
Sep 15, 2020•44 min•Ep. 105
I miss events (no surprise there). This week we speak with Nicole Hernandez who is a leading event planner. She recently launched a podcast to talk about the state of her industry and the amazing things they are doing with in person and virtual events! #TheStartDownPodcast #Entrepreneur #Hustle #HardWrok #TheStartDown Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Nicole Hernandez--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcas...
Sep 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 104
Had a great conversation with my friend, client, and CEO Seth Melendez of Ware Geeks Solutions. Many people are starting a business as a result of the pandemic. They look for accounting, business cards, and all the things you need. But at the end of the day, they leave out the most important thing, Data Security! --- 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/mikefi...
Aug 25, 2020•36 min•Ep. 103
