Summary Welcome back to the Startup Junkies Podcast! Our team, Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Matthew Ward, were joined by Ryan Estes, co-founder of Kitcaster. Kitcaster is where podcasting and startup strategy meet. Did podcasting actually save the world? Is Clubhouse going to run podcasting out of business? Check out this episode to see! Shownotes (1:02) Introducing Ryan Estes (4:26) Kitcaster Business Model (6:44) Podcasting Benefits (9:27) Podcast Statistics From 2020-2021 (11:53) Clubhouse...
Aug 16, 2021•39 min
Summary Welcome back to the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Shelby Matussak joins our hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley and Davis McEntire to discuss his transition from unemployment to board game creator. From making a passion project into a business, the importance of face-to-face human interaction, and why asking for help is so hard as an entrepreneur; this episode is packed with helpful information. As founder of Dead Lemon Games and creator of the new board game hit Lonely Undead ,...
Aug 09, 2021•34 min
Summary Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Mark Goulston discusses navigating entrepreneurs' minds with Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward. Dr. Goulston is a Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 coaches member, a founding member of Newsweek Expert Forum, a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, an acclaimed author and renowned psychiatrist. Thanks for tuning in! Shownotes (0:52) Introducing Dr. Mark Goulston (1:28) Psychiatry and Worldview (...
Aug 02, 2021•47 min
Summary We are back at it again with another Startup Junkies Podcast! Our hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Matthew Ward had the opportunity to speak with Zach Washam, former banking analyst now the creator of Machine Learning Edge, now PyFi and short-form essay writer. From machine learning, to explorative psychology, you will not want to miss this existential hour of an episode! Thanks for tuning in! Shownotes (0:54) Introducing Zach Washam (1:45) PyFi Update! (2:50) Where Banking Meets Ma...
Jul 26, 2021•49 min
Summary Glad to have you back to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! Caleb Tally, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward are joined by Heather Nelson, President, and Co-Founder of Seal Solar. Seal Solar is a solar design and installation firm out of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Understanding banking, taking mental health seriously, and using storytelling to educate and market have played a significant role in Heather's Midas touch success stories. Thanks for tuning in! Shownotes (0:54) Intro...
Jul 19, 2021•42 min
Summary Welcome to the Startup Junkies Podcast! Matthew Ward, Caleb Tally, and Jeff Amerine are joined by Darrin Williams and Vance Smiley this week on this latest episode. Darrin is currently the CEO of Southern Bancorp Inc and has partnered with Vance, a founding member of BankWorx. Together they are seeking to reimagine and reinvent the way banks use and develop core banking systems. Thanks for tuning in! Shownotes (1:00) Introducing Darrin Williams and Vance Smiley (2:14) Southern Bancorp (1...
Jul 12, 2021•41 min
Summary This is the Startup Junkies Podcast. Welcome back! This week, the usual crew, Matthew Ward, Caleb Tally, and Jeff Amerine meet with Dustin Finkel, CEO and Founder of Ka-Pop!, which recently merged with Bubba's Fine Foods to create Awakened Foods. From brand awareness, relationship building, and family-work balance to the importance of community, we discussed all the things that lead Dustin and his team to success. Thank you for joining us! Shownotes (0:53) Introducing Dustin Finkel (1:41...
Jul 05, 2021•36 min
Summary Welcome back to the Startup Junkies Podcast! Our hosts Matthew Ward, Caleb Tally, and Jeff Amerine meet with Jessica Fialkovich of Transworld Business Advisors and Exit Factor in this week's episode. Working in five startups, overseeing millions in transactions, with 1,000 business owners and over 300 deals... we were fortunate to hear Jessica's story and advice! Thanks for tuning in! Shownotes (1:22) Introducing Jessica Yokovitch (1:47) Jessica's Path to Entrepreneurship (5:05) Creation...
Jun 28, 2021•31 min
Glad to have you back to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! The podcast crew is back in person and better than ever! In this episode, Jeff Amerine and Caleb Tally meet with Vance Clement, CEO, and Spencer Jones, Founder, and CTO, of Lineus Medical. With their company being right on the heels of FDA approval for their flagship device, Safebreak Vascular, you won't want to miss this discussion! We cover all things from balancing expectations, responding to failure, and navigating what...
Jun 21, 2021•42 min
Welcome back to another Startup Junkies Podcast! Thanks for tuning in! In this episode, Jeff Amerine, Caleb Tally, and Matthew Ward talk with Bryan Clayton about business growth, culture setting, localized PR, and all things lawn care! Bryan began in the lawn industry, creating one of the largest landscaping companies in Tennessee, then transitioned to the online marketing world with GreenPal. He has a ton of experience and wisdom for us startup junkies, and you won’t want to miss a thing! Shown...
Jun 14, 2021•37 min
Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! Thanks for tuning in! In this episode, Jeff Amerine and Caleb Tally talk with Michael W. Marra. Jeff and Caleb speak with Michael about his transition from civil engineer to now serial entrepreneur and investor. Michael is the CEO and founder of Entre: Social Network for the future of work and gives us all the details of that journey. You won’t want to miss what the advice this startup junkie has for you! Thanks for listening! Shownotes ...
Jun 07, 2021•39 min
Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Jeff Amerine and Matthew Ward talk with Raul Hernadez, business strategist, coach, consultant, and author. Raul assists creative founders in their company’s growth, culture, strategy, and team leveraging. Jeff and Matthew speak with Raul about things from his own journey into his consulting and coaching business, to engaging clients, work-life balance, how to define personal success, not to mention his upcoming book Prod...
May 31, 2021•24 min
Summary Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Dwain Hebda and Kelli Reep discuss solopreneurship and freelancing with Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward. Dwain is the founder of Ya!Mule Wordsmiths and Kelli founded Flywrite Communications, both of which are Public Relations and Journalist agencies. They discuss engaging readers with a story, drumming up your own business, deciding when to go full-time, and much more! Thanks for listening! Shownotes...
May 24, 2021•41 min
Summary Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine talk with Lynn Butterfield, a nationally recognized expert in equity capital and investing services. Lynn has been quoted by platforms such as Newsweek and ABC News, and he has consulted for companies from across the globe. Lynn discusses his time working in the Middle East, growing entrepreneurial hotspots, and his predictions for Northwest Arkansas. Thanks for tuning in! Shownotes ...
May 17, 2021•28 min
Summary Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talk with Tobin Lehman, President of New North and author of Ride the Tornado . New North is a B2B tech marketing agency that focuses on zigging while other marketing trends zag. Caleb, Jeff, Matthew, and Tobin discuss having a strategy vs. being adaptable, making personal connections in sales, jumping on new trends, and helping young entrepreneurs. You’ll want to hear...
May 10, 2021•44 min
Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies podcast! In this week’s episode, Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Morgan Scholz talk with Nicole Calhoun, Ph.D. ERYT, owner of ELXR Yoga Lounge. Nicole has her undergraduate degree in biology and her Ph.D. in molecular genetics, and she got her yoga teacher certification as a passion project. After teaching yoga part-time for a few years, she opened her studio in 2018, and she pivoted to yoga full-time after being laid off due to the pandemic in M...
May 03, 2021•50 min
Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talked with serial entrepreneur David Jay. David is a self-proclaimed startup junkie, and he’s here to talk about his latest venture: Warm Welcome. Adding video to your professional image through your email signature, business card, and website is a great way to stand out from the crowd, and Warm Welcome is here to help. Caleb, Jeff, Matthew, and David chat about the impact of video...
Apr 26, 2021•34 min
Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this week’s episode, Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine speak with Suzanne Tulien, the founder of Brand Ascension. Suzanne is an expert in establishing brand identity, and she talks with Caleb and Jeff about the importance of identifying, defining, and aligning with your brand. Tune in to hear her help Caleb and Jeff define their personal brands! Shownotes (0:55) Introducing Suzanne Tulien (4:23) Defining your values to establish your bran...
Apr 19, 2021•40 min
Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talk with Eric Shirley, the Director of Acquisitions at Four Oaks Capital. Eric began flipping houses in college before turning his focus towards multi-family complexes. A year and a half ago, he teamed up with a few of his biggest competitors to form a superteam of sorts. Caleb, Jeff, Matthew, and Eric talk about Four Oaks Capital’s three main pillars, educating investors to ...
Apr 12, 2021•38 min
Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Matthew Ward are joined by Etienne Bernier of Kreezee Sports. Etienne is an ex-firefighter from Quebec City that used his entrepreneurial spirit to solve a problem he was facing while managing an adult hockey league. He and his business partner built Kreezee Sports to help you manage your amateur sports club, league, or tournament. Tune in to hear about Etienne’s unique entrepreneurial jou...
Apr 05, 2021•30 min
Summary Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Matthew Ward talk with J. Foster Davis. Foster spent 13 years in the Navy before co-founding the cybersecurity firm BreachBits where he now serves as the COO. The guys talk about the importance of cybersecurity, different strategies for auditing security systems, and how BreachBits is revolutionizing the industry. You don’t want to miss this episode! Shownotes (1:36) Introducing Fo...
Mar 29, 2021•42 min
Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Jeff Amerine and Matthew Ward are joined by Helen Maringer, the CEO of Shire Post Mint. Helen clues Jeff and Matthew into the secrets of coin making, having a dedicated following of Game of Thrones fanatics, taking over the family business, and moving from Springdale to West Fork. You do not want to miss this episode! As always, thanks for tuning in! Shownotes (1:17) Introducing Helen Maringer from Shire Post Mint (5:19)...
Mar 22, 2021•35 min
Summary Welcome back to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this week’s episode, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talk with the COO and a Founding Team Member of Farm Together, David Chan. FarmTogether is capitalizing on a never-before-seen opportunity in the farming industry. With many family farms being sold to outside ownership, FarmTogether allows regular people to make safe, stable farmland investments. David talks to the hosts about making farmland more accessibl...
Mar 15, 2021•42 min
Summary Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this week’s episode, Robert Wallace joined Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward to talk about his entrepreneurial journey and how he defines success. Robert is known worldwide for his skills as an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and business consultant. Robert draws inspiration from his difficult upbringing, and he is determined to leverage his success to benefit others’ lives. You don’t want to miss this riveting episo...
Mar 08, 2021•36 min
232: Rewriting the Book on Marketing with Tyler Elliston Tyler Elliston - Right Side Up Summary Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talk with Tyler Elliston, founder of Right Side Up. Tyler spent six years as an in-house marketer for a handful of companies, and he founded Right Side Up to create a new avenue for companies looking for marketing help. In Right Side Up, Tyler started a third way that was different ...
Mar 01, 2021•35 min
Welcome back to another week with the Startup Junkie Crew! This week, Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine talk with David Meltzer, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing. Founded by Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon and veteran sports & technology executive David Meltzer, Sports 1 Marketing is a global sports and entertainment marketing agency that leverages over $20 billion in relationship capital and over 38 years of business experience, bringing athletes, celebrities and businesses together to make a ...
Feb 22, 2021•33 min
Summary Welcome back to another episode of the Startup Junkies podcast! In this episode, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward chat with James Hereford, co-founder and partner at Launch Factory. James is originally from Ponca City, Oklahoma, and he graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma before earning an MBA from Rice University. Launch Factory is a venture studio that generates business ideas, pairs the ideas with founders, and provides the founders with t...
Feb 15, 2021•29 min
Hey everyone, welcome back! This episode, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talk with Andrew Gibbs-Dabney & Kelsey Ferguson from LIVSN. LIVSN creates versatile, well-made clothing for people who value experiences more than stuff. They make good clothing with tried and true methods and with high-quality fabrics. During this talk, you will get to hear about the progress LIVSN has made since their last appearance on the podcast, upcoming launch of a new product on Kickstarter, and plans ...
Feb 08, 2021•45 min
Welcome to another week with the Startup Junkie crew! This week, Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine have a talk with Deric Cahill, founder and CEO of Wicked BOLD Chocolate. Wicked BOLD Chocolate is a chocolate company that only uses organic & ethically sourced cacao in their process and commits to ingredient transparency. They source their cacao through Belize leveraging their partners at Chocolate Alchemy. In this episode, you will get to hear about the story behind Wicked BOLD Chocolate, the import...
Feb 01, 2021•39 min
Hey everyone! Welcome back! This week, Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine talk with Peter Joukov, COO and co-founder of inq Tattoos. Husband and wife team, Peter and Maria Joukov, founded inq Tattoos because they saw an unmet need in the market for today’s tattoo customer and a better way to work for today's tattoo artist. Leaning on their military, corporate, and business backgrounds, they created a modern and accessible tattoo experience for the everyday customer and a supportive space for professi...
Jan 25, 2021•36 min
