Call Me Crazy

David Fradin: Adventures Of A Seasoned Product Manager

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:30:37 +0000

David Fradin was classically trained as an HP Product Manager and was then recruited by Apple to bring the first hard disk drive on a PC to market and later became the Apple /// Business Unit Manager at the same level as Steve Jobs. He is the author of "Building Insanely Great Products," "Organizing and Managing Insanely Great Products," and the Wiley published "Successful Product Design and Management" all available now on Amazon. He has trained companies such as Cisco on these topics worldwide. His mission is to help products succeed.

In today's episode we cover:

-5 keys to product or service success

-what Steve Jobs is really like to work with

dave@spicecatalyst.com

www.spicecatalyst.com

How Eliminate Impostor Syndrome

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:22 +0000

Most entrepreneurs and business owners think that to get to the next level in their business they need to find the right tactic or strategy to achieve that growth. What if you already know everything you need to achieve that growth and more? The real reason entrepreneurs and business owners feel like they’re stuck and not moving forward has to do with their own sub-conscious thought patterns. Learning how to change these patters is absolutely key to being able to move forward with ease.

Who's Crazy Now... An Interview with Michael and Erin

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:04:02 +0000

This week the tables are turned as our hosts Michael and Erin are interviewed by recent guest, Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself Consulting. Sh*t gets real as we dive into what it feels like to be a start up founder.

#61 Bill Bookout: Special Interview with the President of the National Animal Supplement Council

Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:18 +0000

Bill is president, board chairman, and a founding member of the National Animal Supplement Council, the world’s leading trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of supplements for dogs, cats, and horses.

Mr. Bookout was selected to serve on the Health Canada Expert Advisory Committee for Veterinary Natural Health Products and has been an ambassador for the industry for over 20 years. He is recognized as a leading expert on regulatory issues surrounding animal health and nutritional supplements, has testified on behalf of the industry at FDA public meetings, and has participated in countless educational programs, legal forums, regulatory trainings, trade events and other professional meetings.

#60 Joanna Hartzmark: Female-founder changing the game in fashion and tech

Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:14 +0000

JoAnna Hartzmark is the Founder and CEO of Revelle, an e-commerce brand sitting at the cutting edge of fashion and technology. JoAnna is a champion of women, serving as a change agent to facilitate meaningful success in their lives. Through her creation of her fashion company, Revelle, she is able to empower women and make their lives a whole lot easier! Join us for an awesome conversation with Joanna, Michael, and Erin.

SHOW NOTES:

https://revellenation.com/

joanna@revellenation.com

#59 Benjamin Ritter: Live For Yourself

Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:10 +0000

Dr. Benjamin Ritter, is a leadership and career coach, values geek, national speaker, podcaster, author, mentor, and passionate about guiding others in finding, creating, and sustaining a career they love. He is the founder of Live For Yourself Consulting where he works with individuals to develop their personal brand, get clear on the work they were meant to do, and grow that into a meaningful career either in an organization or out on their own.

Show Notes:

https://www.liveforyourselfconsulting.com/

benjaminritter@lfyconsulting.com

#58 Dave Noll : Insights from a successful TV producer

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:18 +0000

Dave is a two-time Emmy Award Winner, two-time Gracie Award Winner, and he won the coveted James Beard Award for Best Television Series: CHOPPED.

Dave is also a fiery and insightful keynote speaker whose unique look at the business world, light-up-the-room storytelling, and tangible, practical tips have thrilled (and inspired!) audiences from Los Angeles to Miami to New York.

Career Highlights:

Dave has created 50+ Television Series.
Over 3300+ Episodes.
In 2007, Dave co-created the legendary CHOPPED franchise.
Over $500,000,000 in television sales.
2 Emmy Awards.
2 Gracie Awards.
CHOPPED was inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame.

David Saddler: How A Driven Highschool Student is Changing the Motorsports Industry

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:22 +0000

Today's guest is David Saddler, founder of Velocity Racing, podcast host, and motorsport enthusiast. David is on a mission to bring a new life to the motorsport industry in America. He's already made a ton of headway, especially for being our youngest guest on the show! David is a junior at DaVinci Communications high school where he plays lacrosse, runs track, and is a member of the 100 Black Men of LA YBS entrepreneurship program. David's energy is infection so tune in for a super inspiring episode!

Show notes:

New website launch: https://linktr.ee/velocity_racing

Podcast:

https://anchor.fm/david-saddler

vrppodcast@gmail.com

One Woman + One Pup Team

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:25 +0000

Today's guest is Yan Tan. She's a 9-5 corporate worker during the day, small business owner at night. Her company is The Happy Floof: handmade dog accessories and apparel for the dog parents/moms/dads. Her latest collection is called “No Room for Hate”, from which 40% of proceeds will be donated to her neighborhood Chinatown in New York City. Check it out and support here: https://thehappyfloof.com/collections/no-room-for-hate

Contact:

www.thehappyfloof.com

thehappyfloofshop@gmail.com

Watch the full episode here -> Thecallmecrazypodcast.com

#55 Lisa Williams: Let's Talk Digital Marketing

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 03:00:11 +0000

Today's guest is Lisa Williams, a serial entrepreneur of a number of endeavors which have culminated into her current role of helping entrepreneurs develop their social presence, increase brand recognition, and take their businesses to the moon! Lisa is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to marketing and in today's conversation we cover the top 3 things to keep in mind when building your marketing strategy.

Show Notes:

Free Downloadable PDF on Top Ten Digital Marketing Trends for 2021 - https://itssimplydigital.com/top-10-digital-marketing-trends/

https://itssimplydigital.com/

lisa@itssimplydigital.com

#54 Taly Matiteyahu: Lawyer Turned Dating App Startup Founder

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:18 +0000

In today's episode Michael and Erin hit it off with Taly Matiteyahu, an extremely inspiring second-time founder who left her law career to pursue something more fulfilling. After a revelatory experience at a blackout restaurant, Taly decided she had to bring assumption-free connection to the masses through her revolutionary dating app, Blink. As a non-technical founder Taly has successfully built her business from the ground up (all while working full-time btw) and is here today to share how she did it.

https://www.theblinkdate.com/

#53 Tina Schweigher: Re-Envisioning Corporate Mental Health, because #feelingsmatter

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:19 +0000

Tina founded her first business in 2002. Over the past two decades she’s experienced two exits and is now starting her 9th business called Mindful Appy. (Because #feelingsmatter) Mindful Appy is the leading diagnostic tool for corporate mental health. With no additional software, companies can compare and contrast company data by department, region, job title, and more. Today we talk with Tina about why this approach is the future of workplace happiness.

SHOW NOTES:

https://mindfulappy.com/

Miranda Holder: Give it a go, or you'll never know

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:10 +0000

Miranda Holder is a leading London TV & Celebrity Style Expert, who started her business after a life-changing car accident in 2012 and has not looked back since. We hear Miranda's story and My 'Miranda Meets' series on Instagram, my dog rescue work with DASH, the largest dog shelter in Greece

Show notes:

www.mirandaholder.london

hello@mirandaholder.london

Dog rescue in Greece: dash-dogs.com

Chris Dancy: The World's Most Connected Person

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:15 +0000

Known as the world's most connected person, seriously, just google "most connected", Chris Dancy has been at the intersection of technology and humanity for over 15 years. Chris entered the public dialog concerning digital health as the media started to focus on wearable technology. In today's episode we cover a lot of ground including the different modes of tracking biology, environment, and behavior.

Show notes:

http://www.chrisdancy.com/

Book: Don't Unplug How Technology Saved My Life and Can Save Yours Too.

Claire Bahn: You Can't Hide From Your Personal Brand Anymore

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:03:02 +0000

Claire Bahn is a personal brand strategist and the CEO and Co-Founder of Claire Bahn Group. She has been helping high achieving entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and executives create their best personal brand for over 10 years. Today we cover the following topics:

How a great personal brand is a foundation for a successful career.

Why you can't hide from your personal brand anymore.

How entrepreneurs and SMBs can boost revenue by showcasing their subject expertise and leveraging their authority.

Why ignoring your personal brand can negatively affect your ROI.

SHOW NOTES:

Claire Bahn Group

Wondering how your own personal brand looks? Take a quiz to find out your rating!

https://clairebahn.com/

I recently launched my Free Personal Branding Masterclass: https://clairebahn.com/personal-branding-masterclass

Jamie Ruden: Master Connector and Community Builder

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:20 +0000

Jamie is the founder and CEO of Dog Spotted. She is a total rock star who is up to huge things. As a Dog Mom obsessed with helping dog parents be the best they can be, she couldn't help but build the strong community of Dog Spotted. She brings in experts from the dog space, small businesses and rescues to one place to bring them together to be educated, make friends and build community.

Show Notes:

Join the Dog Spotted Community

Built by dog experts for your furry best friend

dogspotted.com

Collin Mitchell: 🔥 Sales Leader 🚀 4X Founder 💪

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:20 +0000

Collin Mitchell, host of Sales Hustle, is a 4X Founder who is passionate about Sales, Entrepreneurship and Podcasting. Collin and our hosts chat about what it takes to make it in sales, the future of podcasting.

Links:

Salescast.co

pod.link/saleshustle

Jeff Morrill: Serial ethical entrepreneur, expert on hiring, and author of Profit Wise

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:15 +0000

What you'll learn in this episode:

-Unorthodox marketing moves that actually work

-How to avoid hiring mistakes

-How to live well and do good at the same time

Today's guest is Jeff Morrill: serial ethical entrepreneur, expert on hiring, and author of Profit Wise: How to Make More Money in Business by Doing the Right Thing.

Jeff Morrill co-founded Planet Subaru and businesses in retail, telecommunications, real estate, and insurance. In 2021, TCK Publishing will release his book Profit Wise: How to Make More Money in Business by Doing the Right Thing. Using the secrets shared in the book, his companies generate over $100,000,000 in annual revenue and win many awards for customer care, environmental stewardship, and team satisfaction. Jeff’s achievements in building ethical and flourishing companies have been featured in USA Today, Automotive News, and Entrepreneur Magazine.

JeffMorrill.com free guide

A Fearless Hustle W/Crystal Layland

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:18 +0000

Today's guest is a fierce female founder, Crystal Layland, host of Her Fearless Hustle podcast and founder of Her Career Insider. Talk about leaning in, Crystal's entrepreneur journey skyrocketed when she asked her friends what advice they would come to her for and the rest was history. She now offers a private membership community for ambitious women looking to advance their career. In today's episode we cover everything from abut setting the right price for your services to coming up with a process for scaling a coaching business.

Show Notes:

https://www.crystallayland.com/

Crystal Layland is the host of Her Fearless Hustle the podcast and founder of the Her Career Insider private membership community ambitious women need to advance their career.

Resources:

Kartra.com

Mightynetworks.com

Michael's Vending Machines Dreams Are Coming True W/Lakinya Francis

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:01:06 +0000

Looking for a source of additional income that doesn't require too much of an investment of either time or money? We've got you covered! Today we chat with iKrave Vending’s founder Lakinya Francis, who discovered an opportunity to start-up a small vending machine service company. Though the initial start-up cost was reasonably affordable and her efforts took no time away from her full-time work, Lakinya found that finding high-quality equipment that wouldn’t break the bank and then obtaining locations in which to place her machines proved to be a challenge. However, her tenacity finally paid off after months of searching for a used machine that met her expectations and she was able to soon start enjoying the profits after placing her vending machine in a local mechanic’s shop. Don't miss this one - we love the hustle and this conversation!!

Show Notes:

Follow on IG @ ikravevending for tips or visit ikravevending.com

ikravevending@gmail.com

Making A Dollar And A Difference

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:40:59 +0000

What does it mean to be a social entrepreneur? Marrying business with social responsibility has never sounded better, but what does it really mean. Today's guest is Tony Loyd, a leadership development expert who helps people who are frozen and frustrated in their careers to become purpose-driven business leaders. In this episode, we define social entrepreneurs and learn how we can become one so we can live a life of purpose and meaning.

Show notes:

Download an electronic copy of Tony's best selling book "Crazy Good Advice: 10 Lessons Learned from 150 Leading Social Entrepreneurs." for free at https://tonyloyd.com

Tough love meets business coaching

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:18 +0000

Today's guest is Diana Woodruff, an outstanding coach and founder of IMpower Development. Her background as a collegiate athlete, international business student, and luxury car sales guru, gives her a dynamic perspective on entrepreneurship. Diana is a full-time business owner and expecting her first child in February. Today we hear about how she helps entrepreneurs develop in their: personal finances, public speaking, entrepreneurial ventures, and passion projects.

Connect with Diana and her growing network on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-woodruff-3287ba132/

diana.woodruff@live.com

Are You Built For The Entrepreneurial Lifestyle?

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:33 +0000

Today we are joined by the founder of Entrepreneur Lifestyle, Ben Ivey. Ben takes us beyond tips and tactics and shows us how he gets into the root issues with the entrepreneurs he coaches. We learn that the problem you think you have, might not actually be the main program. Ted Talk in Chinese

Here is the Ted Talk

https://vimeo.com/430475987

and my story to inspire the listeners too :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf6q0FhopuQ&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=BenIvey

Scaling and pivoting in uncertain times

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:11:26 +0000

Join us for a fun conversation with Jessica Hagmaier. With over 10 years of experience in design and marketing, Jessica took the leap to form her own company and has been able to successfully scale and grow her business during a global pandemic. In this episode we cover hiring your first employees, learning when to say no to clients, and knowing when to outsource your weaknesses.

Jessica's company is called Websites by Design, based in Colorado.

https://www.websitesxdesign.com/

Women just wanna have funding

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:14 +0000

Femmebought co-founder and all-around badass Sophia Ruffolo joins us today for a personal conversation about all things we wish we knew when we started out.

As the CEO of femmebought, Sophia is empowering women to gain economic independence through entrepreneurship. In today's conversation, we cover the top 3 mistakes all entrepreneurs make, networking must-haves, and the power of facilitated masterminds (especially the ones hosted by the Femmebought community). Plus, Sophia and Erin share the story of how they were each others' very last human hug before the pandemic.

More information:

femmebought is a space for experienced women business owners who want access to a community of like-minded women, skill building, funding education, and quality networking for business growth. To learn more about Femmebought and their new visionary membership visit

www.femmebought.com

Follow along on IG at @femmebought

To Grow You Need to Be Self Aware

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:11 +0000

Today on the podcast Jayson Krause joins us. He is a leadership strategist, author, speaker and the founder of Level 52 - a boutique leadership and executive coaching firm with a global reach. for over a decade, Jayson and his team have worked with leaders from Singapore to Silicon Valley to disrupt and accelerate a new breed of meaningful leadership. Prior to his career as a consultant, Jayson began his leadership and high performance path as a Canadian national team bobsled pilot, competing against the best in the world. Jayson lives with his wife and four kids in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada.

Do people even want my product?

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 20:42:00 +0000

There are a lot of mediocre start-up accelerators out there. This is not one of them. Today we hear from Trevor Newberry, experienced product manager and founder of AppThink. Launching within weeks of this podcast, AppThink helps first time and non-technical founders learn and use product management best practices to save huge amounts of time and money building their software products. If you're asking yourself "What are the first things I need to do with my Big Idea?" - this ones for you!

Contact

trevor@newberryconsulting.com

Website?: https://www.appthink.io

Starting a business with your significant other!?

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:01:37 +0000

Today we have Gaby and Mike from Proofpoint Marketing. Like us, they are a husband and wife team who has built and grown a company from the ground up (and lived to tell about it!) We share secrets on how to survive co-working with your significant other, explore the important company culture especially in the early days, and are proud to be the first few people in on the trending hashtag Gaby coined: #because2020

For more on life, love, and business, check out Gaby and Mike's podcast "Mixing Business with Pleasure" on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixing-business-with-pleasure/id1528128583

Proofpoint marketing is hiring in 2021. Learn more at www.proofpoint.marketing/

or contact Gaby at gabriella.israel@proofpoint.marketing

Are you asking the right questions?

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:48 +0000

Today's guest believes that the right questions have the power to transform people, improve their skills and in turn, improve their business. Laurent Notin is a business coach , trainer and podcast host with over 20 years of experience running businesses. His clients are entrepreneurs and his mission is to the help them build outstanding businesses. Tune in to learn why asking the right questions matters. You might leave this conversation realizing you need a business coach.

Connect with Laurent here:

contact@laurentnotin.com

Website?: www.laurentnotin.com

On a scale of 1 to 10, how good are your public speaking skills?

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:04 +0000

Did you score lower than a 10? Good! This pod is for you. Today we talk with Brenden, founder of MasterTalk, and a master he is. After being asked for help by the pros one too many times,

Brenden decided to create a YouTube channel to help the world master the art of public speaking and communication. Erin and Michael viewed some of his training videos before the show are were mesmerized.

Today we hear how Brenden went from recording videos in his mom's basement to his story to coaching C-suite executives.

Visit MasterTalk on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks/videos

Ken Marshall The importance B2B SEO

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:03:34 +0000

Today you will meet Ken Marshall, the CEO of Doorbell Digital in a conversation that is nothing short of inspiring. Ken left his former company after realizing he could provide a better product for his customers.

He now runs an SEO marketing company and helps savvy clients reach their audiences and improve their business significantly.

We chat with Ken about the power of mindset and discover that Ken and co-host Michael share the same favorite book.

Contact Ken:

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmarshall2/

Company: https://doorbelldm.com/

Billionaires in Boxers

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:12 +0000

Today we chat with Phil Pelucha, tuning in from England. Phil is

the Host & CEO of Billionaires In Boxers. His mission is empowering 1 Billion entrepreneurs to achieve their success, and gain the ability to work from wherever you want, whenever you want.

In this episode we cover monetizing content and global networking, in other words specifically how to use money to sell products, win clients and business development.

Join the Billionaires in Boxers FB Group for insights, advice and some fun along the way at http://billionairesinboxers.com/ or contact him directly at phil@billionairesinboxers.com

Turn Key Social Media Management W/Jeff Mendelson

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:59:19 +0000

Jeff Mendelson on how he started a turn key solution for social media. Done-For-You Social Media Management

Starting A Business Before Graduation

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:24 +0000

In this episode we talk with Sean Wolf, founder and CEO of Biz Talks. Biz Talks is the Ted Talks of business, designed specifically for college students. Sean walks us through how he turned an idea into a business, all while juggling multiple jobs and finishing his undergraduate degree. Other topics include company culture, networking, and the importance of self care.

https://biztalks.co

contact@biztalks.co

On the other side of fear is freedom

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:18 +0000

Today on Call Me Crazy, we are inspired by Holly Jean Jackson. Holly helps entrepreneurs and business leaders love their life and business again. With over 12 years of technology and business experience, she helps business leaders get their groove back physically, mentally and emotionally. She does this through a combined approach of both coaching and consulting providing practical and actionable results.

She also helps end fear and frustration with technology. Holly teaches her clients to remember self-care is essential, not optional. And that community is critical to success.

Find more information on Holly's services, book and podcast at: https://hollyjeanjackson.com/

I don’t read books, I read people.” - Super Joe Pardo

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:24:32 +0000

Today we are excited to welcome on Joe Pardo onto Call Me Crazy. In addition to being a super hero, Joe is the founder of Independent Podcast Conference (Formally Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference) now heading into its sixth year. Joe is also a Business Optimization Strategist, delivering customized business solutions and strategies, renowned in-person and virtual events, and emboldened solutions to optimize work in non-standard situations. Put frankly, he helps people achieve his dreams. Tune in to hear how he does it.

Learn more and reach out to Joe at https://superjoepardo.com/

Deep Dive With The Founders Of Dope Dog

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:36:17 +0000

Today we flip the script as Michael and Erin take the hot seat and are interviewed by serial entrepreneur, Rachel Greenberg. This conversation is like none other, as listeners hear how their company Dope Dog truly originated. Rachel gets down to to business with Erin and Michael as they share the behind the scenes reality of what it's like to start a business, work with your significant other, and deal with both successes and failures.

To stay up to date with Dope Dog, follow @dopedogtreats and shop CBD for your pup at www.dope.dog

How to Launch A Business During Covid and Live to Tell About It

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:15 +0000

We had a great time today with Ryan Pfeiffer, founder and CEO of Revive Me, a wellness boost that improves immunity & shortens colds. What better time to launch a wellness product, right? As entrepreneurs we all know that building a brand is no easy feat, regardless the circumstances. Covering everything from product development, testing, and launching we hear first-hand how Ryan build his brand from the ground up during one of the most challenging times for start ups.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpfeiffer/

https://drinkreviveme.com/

Finding the "Majic" in Life

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:15 +0000

Today we welcome Michael Johnson, founder Of "Majic for Life", named after his initials: MAJ. After over a decade of pursuing his dream of professional dancing, Michael realized he was not 100% on track in fulfilling his truth. While juggling his lucrative full-time professional dance career, he took up a self development program and soon found himself coaching business owners and sales teams. After a life-changing conversation with his mentor, Michael had a total mindset shift. In this episode, we hear Michael's story and take home some great advice for entrepreneurs at any stage of the journey.

Michael Johnson - Majic for Life

https://majicforlife.com/

How This Culture-focused Digital Marketing Agency Plans To Create 1,000 Jobs

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:16 +0000

Our guest today is JC Hite founder of Hite Digital, a digital marketing agency with team members around the world. We hear from JC on how he came to build his own agency, created a family culture at Hite, and how he plans to create 1,000 jobs. With a Business Degree from Harding University, he has over 10 years of experience working in the service industry, specifically in the digital marketing & scalability side. JC is incredibly passionate about helping Small Businesses grow and has an unmistakable passion for helping people.

JC Hite

Founder and CEO

Hitedigital

www.hitedigital.com

The Digital Agency Hacker Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nI9ekRuKBnTUiA1txND1d

Changing The Future Of Work

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:31:26 +0000

Dan is the Co-founder of Your FLOCK a SAAS platform that is changing the future of work. He specializes in remote work and remote management, helping companies identify and improve company culture, which starts as soon as day one. Now more than ever, remote teams becoming are critical. We cover productivity, engagement, personality, and other factors that contribute to the success of remote teams.

Contact information:

Dan Sodergren on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-sodergren-futureofwork/

Your Flock:

https://yourflock.co.uk/

Living a Life of Your Own Design

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:22 +0000

Stop living a life that was decided for you by others, and start living a life of your own design.

Tracee White had a rewarding and exciting career in corporate American for years. Even with all the success she obtained, she knew something was missing. She realized she never designed her own life. The Bucket List concept has been a key tool for her in recreating her life. In today's conversation, we dive deep into bucket listing and how it can mean so much more than just some wild things to do before you kick in the can.

Tracee is certified Bucket List Coach trained to change people's perception, wake them up and help them live a Bucket List Life. #TickitB4Ukickit!

Connect with Tracee:

tracee@bucketlistcoach.com

www.bucketlistcoach.com/tracee-white

Buying and Selling Small Businesses

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:14 +0000

Learn the ins and outs of buying and selling small businesses with Ryan Condie. Ryan is a 8 time founder who likes to call his businesses "projects". Ryan has also purchased 2 business, both successful! In today's conversation, Michael and Erin pick Ryan's brain on this unique approach to entrepreneurship and investing and Ryan shares how you can do both! Ryan is the owner of Kestrel Outdoors and Let's Buy A Business.

Contact info:

Ryan Condie

Kestrel Outdoors / Let's Buy a Business

Website?: letsbuyabusiness.com

Finally, a formula for achieving sustainable growth

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 05:00:16 +0000

We are lucky to have invited Sean Sheppard on the show today, founding partner at GrowthX. GrowthX invests in post-revenue, capital-efficient B2B SaaS and marketplace startups that want help finding product-market fit.

Sean is a globally recognized sales and marketing thought leader with over 20 years of experience bringing new products to market, including as a five-times sales founder.

Sean is an active mentor, advisor and guest lecturer at global startup accelerators, innovation conferences, and colleges and universities including NASDAQ, 500 Startups, Y Combinator, Galvanize, Alchemist, GSVLabs, London Business School and the Owen School of Business at Vanderbilt University.

In today's conversation we learn a little more about how Growth X has created an approachable formula that companies can apply to achieve and maintain true growth.

Contact info:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/seansheppard/

https://growthx.com/startups/

https://gxacademy.com/ - Learn From Industry Expertsand Launch a Career You'll Love

Zooming out with David Lunken

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:02:48 +0000

In today's episode we have the pleasure of talking with David Lunken from Cedarcroft Advisors, an expert in helping organizations align their talent with the goals of the business. David has over 20 years of experience as a results-driven senior executive with hands-on achievements in operations, sales and marketing leadership.

In a previous conversation we worked with David and had the opportunity to take the Predictive Index (PI) assessment. Utilizing this proven, proprietary management tool, David works closely with companies of all sizes to help them reliably predict work-related behavior and align the performance of individuals with specific business needs.

Today we pick David's brain on how his unique and effective approach can help individuals, start-ups, and businesses of all sizes "zoom out" and get a fresh perspective on improving their business.

Video of podcast - https://youtu.be/v2cUEexdMDE

Contact information:

David Lunken LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlunken/

Making Your Own Rules

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:07:00 +0000

Today's conversation with our guest Russell Nohelty is nothing short of inspiring. Russell is a USA Today bestselling author who has raised over $170,000 on Kickstarter, runs three companies, and helps creatives build better businesses. And somehow still has time to guest star AND host his own podcast. Call Me Crazy fans will love hearing how Russell makes his own rules, defies publishing standards, releases hit books, and maintains the most loyal fan base in Call Me Crazy history.

Connect with Russell:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noheltyr/

http://thecompletecreative.com

https://www.wannabepress.com

Yes You Can! An Uplifting Talk On Leadership and Influence

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:22 +0000

Today we welcome Stacey Hanke onto the show, certified speaking professional and author of two books: Influence Redefined…Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday® and Yes You Can! Stacey has helped leaders becoming more influential and effective at companies including Coca-Cola, FedEx, and General Mills, just to name a few. In this episode she shares real-life, tangible strategies that you can use to start seeing improvements in your own leadership immediately.

Contact information for Stacey:

Website: https://staceyhankeinc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyhankeinc/

Check out her book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Influence-Redefined-Leader-Meant-Monday/dp/1626343578/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=influence+redefined&qid=1584721982&sr=8-1

Yes You Can! An Uplifting Talk On Leadership and Influence

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:21 +0000

Contact information for Stacey

Website: https://staceyhankeinc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyhankeinc/

Check out her book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Influence-Redefined-Leader-Meant-Monday/dp/1626343578/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=influence+redefined&qid=1584721982&sr=8-1

Real talk with a marketing expert

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 14:47:06 +0000

Today we welcome Alex Golick, founder of Intensify marketing agency, avid traveler, workout enthusiast, and artist. With a background in big data analysis, operational efficiency, and managing millions of dollars in monthly digital ad spend, it's no wonder he was his friends first call when starting a business. We chat about how Alex got started on his own venture and uses his prior knowledge to take his clients businesses to the next level.

Contact information for Alex:

Linked in: linkedin.com/in/alexgolick

Company website: https://www.intensifynow.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/IntensifyAgency

How to make your 9 to 5 empower your side hustle

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:38:00 +0000

In today's conversation with Zamy, we learn that what might normally be considered an obstacle can become the path to success. Through her program, Zamy helps her clients build their side hustle without being overwhelmed and procrastinating. Learn tips on how to get started, how to keep going, and find out why Zamy doesn't believe in the traditional definition of time management.

Contact Zamy directly through the links below, and apply for her next coaching cohort by June 10th!

vzamyspeaks@gmail.com

@ZamyVanessa

https://www.yourvisionscatalyst.com/

MAKE HAPPY W/ Jonathan Bannister

Wed, 27 May 2020 15:59:00 +0000

Make Happy is a creative marketing and innovation consultancy. Jonathan leads strategic planning at Make Happy and brings his wealth of experience to find the right strategy for our clients.

Global Branding with Alice Brasili

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:57:30 +0000

Today we talk with Alice Brasili, Global Brand Manager at Coach. Originally from Italy, Alice's global experience working with brands like Gucci and Coach has given her valuable insight as to what it takes to stand out in business. We cover everything from brand story to product launches in this episode, with take-aways for brands of all sizes.

Exposing Silicon Valley’s Startup Myths with Sandra Shpilberg

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:05:27 +0000

You do not want to miss our conversation with Sandra Shpilberg, founder and CEO of Seeker Health. Sandra grew and sold her medical business in the Silicon Valley and lived to tell about it. Shpilberg shows that Silicon Valley’s startup formula—a few young male cofounders attempting to build a unicorn funded by venture capital —is a broken system. Her new book, Startup Mindset is a provocative startup tale of success, which exposes Silicon Valley’s startup myths, and helps current founders to start and build companies that make an impact.

Order her book at https://www.sandrashpilberg.com/

Fear of Public Speaking? Experts Say Every Conversation Is Public Speaking! (Susan Heaton-Wright)

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:05:09 +0000

Our guest today is Susan Heaton-Wright, an impact, communications and speaking coach for emerging leaders and creator of the Superstar Communicator™ programme. In 2020 she was named one of the 100 top inspirational female entrepreneurs. Not only is she is an international speaker and podcast host, she is the MD of award winning music company, Viva Live Music and a former prize winning international opera singer.

We didn't ask for an opera performance from Susan, but we got something better. In the episode we go deep on the struggles of public speaking and discuss strategies that can help us all become better communicators no matter what field you're in. Susan was a delightful guest and we could have chatted with her all day. We know you'll enjoy this one!

Contact information for Susan:

susan@superstarcommunicator.com

https://superstarcommunicator.com/

ANDREA WILSON WOODS - CANCER U

Wed, 13 May 2020 07:16:00 +0000

ANDREA WILSON WOODS is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association.

Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company.

With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities.

Andrea obtained her master’s degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards.

Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories.

https://andreawilsonwoods.com/

Commsor - Jacob Peters

Tue, 19 May 2020 08:26:00 +0000

Today we share an intriguing conversation with Jacob Peters, founder of Commsor, a new solution for businesses who are looking to streamline and elevate the valuable network of community. In this episode, we find out how a serious passion for Legos led Jacob to find his co-founder and learn what the future of community looks like and why it's a critical aspect of any successful business.

Contact:

Jacob Peters

https://www.commsor.com/

Grow your business from real connections (Scott Aaron)

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:05:52 +0000

Excited to share this inspiring conversation with serial entrepreneur and master connector, Scott Aaron. Scott has been an entrepreneur for 20 years and he's clear on what it takes to be successful: genuine connection. In this episode we cover everything from mindset and meditation, to working from home, to 10X-ing your leads via a simple thing called connection. We also learn why Linked In is leading the way as the best social media platform for growing your business, no matter what it is.

https://www.instagram.com/scottaaronlinkedin/

https://scottaaron.net/

When A Bout Of Wanderlust Reveals Your Next Business Venture (SOJI)

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:20:54 +0000

Today we chat with a friend and colleague whose approach to life and business is one and the same. Michelle Clemens is the Co-Founder and Director of Sales and Marketing at Soji Health, a company that was founded on principles of wellness, travel, and community. In this episode Michelle shares her story about how global travels led her to find the perfect business partner. We end the episode with uplifting advice that every entrepreneur should hear.

Soji Health Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sojihealth/

Michelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sojimichelle/

Shop Soji: https://sojihealth.com/

The Golden Age of The Cannabis Industry (Serenity CBD)

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:30:53 +0000

Jeff Johnson, founder of Serenity CBD, started his business journey in 2015 during the "Golden Age" of California cannabis. Jeff and his team are a group of likeminded humans with a mission to help people feel better. In our conversation today we cover hemp cultivation, navigating the cannabis space, and the future of the CBD industry.

Company Info:

https://www.serenitycbd.com/

https://www.instagram.com/serenitywholebeing/

"There must be an app for that." Introducing the first app for serious dog lovers. (GLOBAL DOG)

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:40:38 +0000

Today we interview Laurie Chen, founder of Seattle-based startup The Global Dog. Laurie has an MBA in entrepreneurship from Duke University and spent 10 years as an accountant before creating Global Dog last year. We dive in with Laurie and learn tips and tricks about networking, partnerships, and growth strategies.

Bio-degradable glitter. Yes, it's a thing (Bio Glitz)

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:30:36 +0000

In this episode, we learn about the impact of micro plastics on our environment in our chat with Rebecca Richards, co-founder of BioGlitz. Listen to hear how BioGlitz is changing the way we glitter up as we cover topics including creative direction, manufacturing, and remote working.

Company information:

Website: https://www.bioglitz.co/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/bioglitz/?hl=en

Taking cocktail hour to the next level with the 5 O' Clock Box

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:29:53 +0000

Today we chat with Alison Dinerstein about business and life. Her company, 5 O' Clock Box has been elevating happy hours for years and they are not messing around. Listen today as we get a real behind the scenes look at what it's really like to be an entrepreneur.

The Kickstarter of Animal Rescues is Making A Global Impact (CUDDLY)

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:05:55 +0000

CUDDLY is a fundraising & wishlist platform dedicated to helping animal organizations all around the world. Today we talk with Bridget Bowhay, Director of Ecommerce Partnerships and learn how CUDDLY has evolved as the #1 platform connecting animal rescues. With over 1,600+ animal welfare organizations on board, CUDDLY's mission is to help save as many animals globally through community, innovation, and creativity.

Company information:

Website: https://cuddly.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welovecuddly/

How 2 college students solved the issue of coffee jitters (QUOKKA BREW)

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:00:46 +0000

Meet the co-founders of Quokka Brew as they take us through their journey of changing the way college students caffeinate. Quokka Brew has created the first fulled caffeinated jitter-less coffee. In our conversation, founders George Passantino and Ofek Arush share with us the challenges of increased production during growth spikes and explain how they've successfully adapted this business to their college student customer base.

Company information:

Website: https://www.quokkabrew.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/quokkabrew

Call Me Crazy: Trailer - Season coming soon!

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:42:00 +0000

Call ME Crazy: Trailer - Episodes coming soon!

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:44:00 +0000