Bob Berry, Founder of ItsTheUsers.com and The Human-Computer MasterMind Academy, joins Landon on the show to talk about what it was like working for HP in the growth years and how business owners can grow their businesses through leveraging their applications and their website. Bob has over 40 years of experience in computer science, user research, and marketing. He led the teams at HP in the early days of the Web that created the first-ever online experiences for e-commerce, social media, cloud...
Nov 25, 2022•49 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Brad McDonald, a former Submarine Dolphin, joins Landon on this episode of Spark to Fire to talk about the events of his childhood, his life underwater, and the psychology behind sales. Brad served 37 years in the United States Navy during the midst of the Cold War. Through his hard work and dedication he became the captain of his submarine. After his service, he dove into sales. Currently Brad is the Operations Director for Sandler Systems. He is also the author of The Art and Skill of Sales Ps...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Spark To Fire, Landon and his father-in-law Sean Swanson talk about what inspired Sean to run for Millard School Board, his passion for education, and how he can help the public school system. Sean Swanson is running for Millard School Board this November, and he wants to 'Keep Millard Awesome.' If you or anyone you know is a Millard resident, check out Sean's Facebook page to learn more! https://www.facebook.com/SwansonforMillard Watch This Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.b...
Oct 14, 2022•37 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Joshua "Kobayashi" Johnston, Founder of Hydra, joins Landon on the show to talk about what it is like exiting a company, how he's approaching coaching and consulting, and the ins and outs of lead gen. From 2018 to 2020, Josh was the COO for Welling Media. During that time he was able to help build systems and infrastructure to continue the agency's rapid growth. Through that time he learned most agencies were neglecting systems that allow them to grow quickly. Today, Josh is consulting with vari...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan Niddel, President and CEO of South Sea Ventures, joins Landon to talk about the seasons of entrepreneurship, the privilege of helping others, and lessons learned from growing multiple businesses. Ryan shares his approach to business growth and optimization and the lessons he has learned from growing businesses to more than $100m in revenue. He's committed to helping business owners create operational efficiency and implement strategies that multiply bottom lines exponentially. Currently, Ry...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, President and Chief Product Officer of Kajabi, Sean Kim, joins Landon to talk about his experience working with Jeff Bezos, his role in the rapid growth of Tiktok, and how he instills grit into his family. Sean has had an impressive career in technology for some big-name companies. Before Kajabi, he worked as Head of Product for Global Retention at Amazon Prime and Head of Product for TikTok. Sean joined the Kajabi team in February of 2022 and is responsible for expanding the gr...
Sep 02, 2022•48 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Christie Hinrichs, President + CEO of Tabitha, joins Landon on the show to talk about her journey through Tabitha, how her faith helped her find her calling, and her passion for serving people. Tabitha is a nonprofit, mission-centered provider of health care services for older adults, headquartered in Lincoln and serving 28 Nebraska counties. With 1,000 team members, 1,200 active volunteers, and countless faithful donors, Tabitha serves more than 2,000 Seniors and their families every day. Hinri...
Aug 12, 2022•50 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Evans, Co-Founder of Traffic and Funnels, joins Landon to talk about the constraints of entrepreneurship, marketing tactics, and balancing life, business, and faith. Chris has been called the "Don Draper" of modern advertising for managing and advising collective 7-figures per month in paid traffic spend. Outside of Traffic and Funnels, Chris is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, author of "The Intelligent Advertiser," CEO of Wealth Cap Holdings, and Co-Founder of three international c...
Aug 05, 2022•47 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Galke is the CEO and Founder of Subtle Skills. He joins Landon on the show to talk about escaping the prison of his mind and teaches us what people's facial features can tell us about their personality. Brian has over two decades of business coaching and public speaking experience. He believes that finding a way to engage with every person you meet allows you to support the growth of others. Early in life, Brian was fascinated by the science behind body language, micro-expressions, and fac...
Jul 29, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, CEO and Co-Founder of RAD AI, Jeremy Barnett, joins Landon to discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing digital marketing and how AI is helping marketers create more authentic content. It has been an extraordinary journey for Jeremy as an entrepreneur. He has been featured in Vanity Fair, Forbes, and several other high-end publications for his exceptional work. He regularly speaks at USC Marshall School of Business and founded the Orphaned Starfish Foundation in Los...
Jul 22, 2022•42 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing. In this episode, Landon talks with David about how and why he became an entrepreneur, the four-step process he followed to build a massive sports agency, and how powerful happiness is. The movie Jerry Maguire was inspired by David's experience as CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment. In addition, he is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, and recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Outsid...
Jul 15, 2022•24 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Gabriel Ryan is the Founder of GrowthMap and a growth strategist. He joins Landon to talk about generating leads and cash flow, specifications of marketing, and how Gabriel mixes art and sales in business to help launch six-figure businesses. Gabriel Ryan started his entrepreneurial journey by starting his own auto detailing business at the age of 19. He had dreams of becoming a filmmaker. As he was planning to change his course in life, he realized he could combine his love for arts and busines...
Jul 01, 2022•3 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Landon talks about how the road can get rough at times, but how important it is to stay the course! ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more....
Jun 30, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gabriel Ryan is the Founder of GrowthMap and a growth strategist. He joins Landon to talk about generating leads and cash flow, specifications of marketing, and how Gabriel mixes art and sales in business to help launch six-figure businesses. Gabriel Ryan started his entrepreneurial journey by starting his own auto detailing business at the age of 19. He had dreams of becoming a filmmaker. As he was planning to change his course in life, he realized he could combine his love for arts and busines...
Jun 17, 2022•54 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Former Navy SEAL and Author, Marty Strong joins Landon on the show to talk about Marty's time in the SEALs, his writing process, and the 3 steps to achieving a nimble mind. Marty joined the Navy SEALS in 1975 and served 21 years for our country as a Special Operations Officer. After his time in the SEALs, he jumped right into the business world and started his writing career. Marty has had a total of 10 publications and is working on his 11th now. Outside of writing he also holds the positions o...
Jun 10, 2022•57 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Thomas Lutz joins Landon to talk about the callings of God, image-bearers, and how to combine the worlds of business and faith. Tom is the co-author of the book "Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work" which serves as a guide for Pastors, life coaches, workplace mentors, and anyone who offers spiritual guidance to working Christians. Tom currently facilitates two Convene Groups in the Atlanta area mentoring Christian business leaders in the development of strategic plans, cul...
May 27, 2022•57 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast How To Attract Better Clients with Strategic Branding w/ Bijal Patel DESCRIPTION Founder of LAUNCH, Bijal Patel, sits down with Landon to discuss the pressures of choosing a career, her entrepreneurial journey, and her inspiring mission to help business owners reach their fullest potential. Bijal is an industry leader and recognized as a "Houston Power Woman" with 15 years of experience in business, strategy, and design. Currently, she is the CEO of LAUNCH. Bijal and her team help digital busine...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Inventor and Founder of Hydro Flask, Captain Travis Rosbach, drops in with Landon to discuss his extensive career and the key moments that sparked his idea and vision for Hydro Flask. Captain Travis Rosbach is a jack of all trades. Along with being the inventor of Hydro Flask, he also served as a US Merchant Marine Boat Captain, an airline pilot, and a Hawaiian realtor — and that's just the beginning. Over the past three decades, Travis has grown his network and entrepreneurial skills and founde...
May 06, 2022•47 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Warner, a Waverly native and Founder + CEO of Empire Netting and Fence, joins Landon to talk about rough yet valuable beginnings, his second chance at faith, and the engine bringing success to his businesses. Life has thrown Matt many curveballs, but growing up working on his family's farm taught him the value of hard work and perseverance. In his late twenties and early thirties, Matt realized that while making money is great, there are more important things to live for than the chase for ...
Apr 29, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Landon gives a quick tip on his perspective of opportunity and growth. Take a step into his journey as an entrepreneur. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more....
Apr 27, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Founder & CEO of Hook Agency, Tim Brown, drops in with Landon to discuss his passion for SEO, the risks and fears of entrepreneurship, and the importance of processes in a business. Tim and Hook Agency continue championing small businesses and helping them drive more traffic and get better leads with Google Ads and web design. He is also the GOAT of creating roofing memes. Be ready to get HOOKed on this episode! Enjoy the show & Keep Striking! ___ Watch this episode on Youtube: b9d40205b...
Apr 22, 2022•42 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Sunny Han Founder and CEO of Fulcrum, joins Landon to talk about how a particular video game prepared Sunny to run his own business. Sunny attributes much of his random knowledge to getting mononucleosis as a child. His mom locked him in a room and all he had was his dad’s World Book Encyclopedia, so he read every single word from A to Z. This sparked his mind to ingest anything he could get his hands on. The curiosity Sunny has for learning has helped him develop a fast-paced business and conti...
Apr 15, 2022•43 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast SPARK Business Works President and CEO, Bob Armbrister, sits down with Landon to discuss SPARK's business growth, successes, and failures that come with entrepreneurship. After receiving an MBA from Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University, Bob served on leadership teams for numerous organizations over the last decade. Throughout his career, his drive to influence and create significant advancements in efficiency, productivity, and accountability has made him the leader he is t...
Apr 08, 2022•35 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Bryan Clayton, Co-Founder and CEO of GreenPal, connects with Landon on how GreenPal came to fruition, Organic SEO, and the delegation of stewardship versus abdication. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine. Bryan’s entrepreneurial mindset started at a young age by being forced by his dad to go cut the neighbors yard. After this, he just ran with it. In a 15-year period, he took that one yard and created one of the largest landscape companies in Tennessee. Bry...
Apr 04, 2022•55 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast Founder and CEO of Exodus, JP Richardson, joins Landon to talk about his discovery of cryptocurrency, the journey he took to bring Exodus to life as a company, and his thoughts on web3. Being a technical magician, he has published over 200 open source libraries and has written code in use by Bitcoin and cryptocurrency software on the web today. In 2012, JP wanted people to have an easy way of exchanging and storing Bitcoin. This led him to starting his own business called Coinbolt. The company w...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Ashton Shanks, aka "The Savage Media Buyer" speaks with Landon about his marketing journey, how the Hemon Media Group started, and the ministry of business. Forced into maturity at an early age, Ashton embarked on his marketing journey as a 16-year-old and quickly rose to the position of Marketing Director. Today he sits as the CEO of Hemon Media Group, and is building an empire in the digital marketing world with no intention of slowing down. Enjoy the show and Keep Striking! ___ Connect with S...
Mar 18, 2022•56 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast John Madsen, a former NFL player, talks with Landon about achieving his childhood dream, creating a winning culture and his core beliefs. He is the CEO and Founder of Supra Human Inc. and the host of his own podcast, "THE SHOW". Born and raised in Utah, John had a single goal in life -- to become a professional athlete. From not playing a down of football in high school to becoming a tight end in the NFL, John exemplifies what a winning mentality is all about. Living in Scottsdale, Arizona, John...
Mar 11, 2022•57 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast In today's Spark To Fire episode, our guest discusses how to increase profits, increase productivity, and decrease problems. Capacity Architect Scott Ritzheimer talks with Landon about his past entrepreneurial ventures, the book “Predictable Success”, and what it’s like to hit “whitewater” in a business. Scott serves as the CEO of Scale Architects and is the Founder of Eight Figure Focus. Before predicting his success, Scott had been all over the country. He was born in California, grew up in Pe...
Mar 04, 2022•52 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast The one and only “The Guru’s Guru” Rich Schefren joins Landon to talk about his journey battling ADD and making it to the peak of the entrepreneurial world. Currently, Rich serves as the CEO & Founder of Strategic Profits which helps turn struggling opportunity seekers into profitable entrepreneurs. Rich was also the inventor of the first automated webinar back in 2009. Buckle up and get ready to ride on this strategic rollercoaster. As always, keep striking! ___ Connect with Spark To Fire |...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast Tennessee native and Myrtle Beach Marathon winner Ken Rideout joins Landon today to talk about growing up hustling, mental toughness, and his athletic career. Beginning his career working in a penitentiary, Ken currently serves as Head of Business Development at Upside Financing, as well as President of Camrock Advisors. Ken is an advocate of “The Fight.” Growing up in a working class, inner city neighborhood, sports became Ken’s escape. He began working at a prison that would later house his yo...
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