Entrepreneurs On The Rocks
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn Entrepreneurs on the rocks, we interview entrepreneurs, founders, co-founders and business leaders discussing their journey, highs, lows and important topics for today's start ups over a drink. We hope to learn and get encouraged with you. Cheers my friends.
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EP27: Going Faster by Being Patient with Seth Purcell
August 17, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, we chat with Seth Purcell - co-founder and CEO of Constructor. We talk about the importance of patience, going faster by being strategic in slowing down, and iteration is being the key. Cheers to Seth and the awesome product development software they're building. Show Notes: Check out Constructor at https://constructor.dev/ Keep in touch with Seth on LinkedIn
EP26: Don't stick your head in the sand with Gianni Maiorano
August 11, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, we chat with Gianni Maiorano a consultant for domain name security and online brand protection, and a general expert in gaming, esports, and business. We talk about visibility, offering more than some features, and how to think about brand protection Cheers to Gianni and his passion for helping gamers and businesses. Show Notes: Connect with Gianni on LinkedIn Read his insights on brand protection Keep an eye on Metarena and the great stuff they're doing in e-gaming.
EP25: We're in this for the journey with Chris Brownridge, CEO of Pickaxe
August 03, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, we chat with Chris Brownridge - co-founder and CEO of Pickaxe, former cofounder of Gawkbox, Founder of Silver Linings. We talk about Chris's journey, the importance of listening to your customers first, and remember we're in for the journey. Cheers to Chris. Show Notes: Try Pickaxe app for your sales prospect list building Connect with Chris on LinkedIn
EP23: Making a difference with Andrea Young of Sweet Vegan
July 27, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode, we chat with Andrea Young of Sweet Vegan, a vegan chocolatier and chef. We talk about Andrea's journey, the value of community, and giving back. Cheers to Andrea and her passion for making amazing food and treats. Show Notes: Check out Sweet Vegan Chocolates here: https://www.sweetvegan.nyc/ Follow them on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sweetvegannyc/ Find your local SBA Development Center for help to get started
EP24: Making a difference with Andrea Young of Sweet Vegan
July 27, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode, we chat with Andrea Young of Sweet Vegan, a vegan chocolatier and chef. We talk about Andrea's journey, the value of community, and giving back. Cheers to Andrea and her passion for making amazing food and treats. Show Notes: Check out Sweet Vegan Chocolates here: https://www.sweetvegan.nyc/ Follow them on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sweetvegannyc/ Find your local SBA Development Center for help to get started
Rebroadcast - EP9: Don't be the bottle neck with Holly Tate
July 14, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBSorry for the delay, we had a Tornado in Northern NJ, no kidding, the internet was out but everyone is ok. Check out another one of our favorites with Holly Hall. We'll be back in 2 weeks. In this episode, we speak to Holly Tate of Statesmen Beverage and Leadr, and well many other amazing projects she's involved with. We're talking about giving up control, trusting others with your business, and the difference between fire starters, fire stokers, and firekeepers. Cheers to Holly and her awe...
Rebroadcast - EP13: Leading with confidence with Jennifer Scruggs of Scruggs Consulting
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBWe're taking a small break so we're rebroadcasting some of our biggest hits. Check this out from Jennifer Scruggs and remember to price yourself properly. In this episode, we speak to Jennifer Scruggs of Scruggs Consulting. Jennifer shares with us her expertise in the world of e-commerce, the digital market and start-ups. We talk about her journey of leading the digital revolution for some of the largest retail brands to launching her consultancy and helping small and growing brands tackle...
EP23: You're not alone with Lauren Fleshler
June 29, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, we chat with Lauren Fleshler, consultant, coach, and teacher of SMB entrepreneurs. We talk about Lauren's journey, the importance of understanding your pricing, profitability, and having balance. Cheers to Lauren and her passion for helping small businesses and reminding us that we're not alone in this journey Show Notes: Join us on Lunchclub Join Lauren's mailing list: easilysaidndone.com/join-me Download Lauren's Free Pricing Assessment: pricing.easilysaidndone.com Atten...
EP22: Journey of grit, curiosity and gratitude with Jason Brooks
June 23, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode, we chat with Jason Brooks. We talk about Jason's journey of grit, curiosity, and gratitude. Cheers to Jason, his upcoming startup Harkness.AI and his incredible wisdom and encouragement. Show Notes: Find Jason on LinkedIn
EP21: You Can't Fake a Financial Model with Rob Wray Founder and CPO of Whitebox
June 15, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Rob Wray Founder and CPO of Whitebox. We talk about Rob's journey to entrepreneurship, how you need great advisors, and failure was never an option. Cheers to Rob and Whitebox for making eCommerce more than Amazon and Baltimore as a hub. Show Notes: Whitebox Site Whitebox LinkedIn Whitebox Instagram Visit Baltimore it's more than the Wire!
EP20: Batting 300 with Evan Brandoff co-founder and CEO of LeagueSide
June 08, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, we chat with Evan Brandoff co-founder and CEO of LeagueSide. We talk about Evan's journey to entrepreneurship, how leadership roles change and that you can still be elite even when you bat .300. Cheers to Evan and LeagueSide for connecting brands to local communities. Show Notes: LeagueSided is hiring - https://leagueside.com/careers/ Facebook Instagram
EP19: Act Swift with Sean O'Neill co-founder of Tribus Beer Company
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Sean O'Neill co-founder of Tribus Beer Company in Milford, CT. Sean shares a ton about the beer business, adopting to change, how they survived COVID and leaving our egos at the door as entrepreneurs. Cheers to Sean and Tribus for making awesome beer and even better business. Show Notes: Check out Tribus Beers and great content below: Tribus Beer Company Instagram Snapchat Reach out to Sean at [email protected]
EP19: Act Swift with Sean O'Niell co-founder of Tribus Beer Company
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Sean O'Niell co-founder of Tribus Beer Company in Milford, CT. Sean shares a ton about the beer business, adopting to change, how they survived COVID and leaving our egos at the door as entrepreneurs. Cheers to Sean and Tribus for making awesome beer and even better business. Show Notes: Check out Tribus Beers and great content below: Tribus Beer Company Instagram Snapchat Reach out to Sean at [email protected]
EP18: Releasing the stress valves with Tondra Gregory, counselor and co-founder of Journey for Life
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, we speak to Tondra Gregory co-founder of Journey for Life, counselor, and chaplain for the LA Chargers. Tondra gives us her professional insights on how to manage stress, finding our release valves and going beyond ourselves as we encounter challenges in our entrepreneurial journey. Cheers to Tondra for being my personal Wendy Rhodes, and the awesome things happening with Journey for Life with her husband George Gregory. Show Notes: Check out Journey for Life on their site...
EP17: No Extra Value in Doing It Alone with Andrew Laffoon, CEO of Mixbook
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode, we speak to Andrew Laffoon, co-founder and CEO of Mixbook. Andrew dives into how persistence helps us reach out goals, how asking for help is the true key to finding our blind spots, and other lessons he learned along the way. Cheers to Andrew and the exciting things happening at Mixbook. Show Notes: Check out Mixbook on their site, Insta, Twitter and Pinterest for some great ideas on making a memorable gift or home decor
EP16: Getting a plan of sustainability with Dan Sadlier of Mosaic Church
May 11, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode, we speak to Dan Sadlier founding pastor at Mosaic Church in NYC. Dan discusses how similar it is creating a religious organization to entrepreneurship, lessons he learned along the way to creating a sustainable organization that where you yourself can be happy and feel fulfilled. Cheers to Dan and the amazing work his team is doing in NYC. Show Notes: Learn more about Dan and Mosaic here
EP15: You Only Fail When You Quit with Nihal Mehta of ENIAC Ventures
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, we speak to Nihal Mehta, Founding General Partner at ENIAC Ventures. Nihal shares his entrepreneurial journey from peaks and valleys into angel investment into companies like AdMob and Uber, ultimately becoming one of the most connected VCs I know. Cheers to Nihal, his friendship and mentorship. Show Notes: Follow Nihal on Twitter @nihalmehta
EP14: Visualizing for success with Adam Kail of Harrison Gray
April 27, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, we speak to Adam Kail, President and founder of Harrison Gray, Brother's Leather Supply and co-host of Happily Opinionated podcast. Adam shares insights on how to sell better, what the marketplace looks like if you want to hire and our attempt to find work life balance as an entrepreneur. Cheers to Adam and his search for personal success. Show Notes: Connect with Adam at [email protected] Order you next company swag at Brothers Leather Supply Listen to Happi...
EP13: Leading with confidence with Jennifer Scruggs of Scruggs Consulting
April 20, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode, we speak to Jennifer Scruggs of Scruggs Consulting. Jennifer shares with us her expertise on the world of e-commerce, digital market and start ups. We talk about her journey of leading the digital revolution for some of the largest retail brands to launching her consultancy and helping small and growing brands tackle the ever growing commerce space. Cheers to Jennifer and her great insights. Show Notes: Connect with Jennifer Scruggs at [email protected] Jenn...
EP12: Journey to Success with Adam Shahbaz of Assembly
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, we speak to Adam Shahbaz VP of Growth at Assembly. Adam shares his wild entrepreneurial road, talking about CTOs going to prison, going from a failed startup to amazing opportunities, building communities, fundraising from VCs and work life balance. Cheers to Adam and his crazy but fun journey. Show Notes: Connect with Adam at [email protected] Learn about Assembly and their amazing companies like Helium10. Use code ONTHEROCKS50 to get 50% off your first month when ...
EP11: On the Hunt with Marissa Mosseri of Caza
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, we speak to the fashionable and influential Marissa Mosseri owner of CAZA, talking about content creation, setting up feeling of FOMO around your products, feeling the imposter syndrome and how starting small is the way to evolve your business. Cheers to Marissa and her interesting journey. Show Notes: Connect with Marissa on: Instagram - @marissalynne Shop curated, vintage and stylish wares on CAZA - shopcaza.com Links that support us: Amazon Prime, great content and l...
EP11: On the Hunt with Marissa Mosseri fo Caza
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, we speak to the fashionable and influential Marissa Mosseri owner of CAZA, talking about content creation, setting up feeling of FOMO around your products, feeling the imposter syndrome and how starting small is the way to evolve your business. Cheers to Marissa and her interesting journey. Show Notes: Connect with Marissa on: Instagram - @marissalynne Shop curated, vintage and stylish wares on CAZA - shopcaza.com Links that support us: Amazon Prime, great content and l...
Bonus Episode! Overtime Elite Basketball League with MCM
March 31, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.87 MBHere you have a bonus episode from on the rocks media. Max who is the host of MCM podcast and I discuss the new Elite pro basketball league its impact on players and business. Check out Max and MCM on his podcast and youtube channel through links in the show notes. Hope you enjoy it. Cheers my friends MCM Site: https://monmouthcountymemez.com/ Podcast: https://www.ontherxmedia.com/the-mcm-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJCZ7wzDYyjl25qz1wrPXSg
EP10: The path to becoming a great workplace with Nii Ato
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode, we speak to Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill of Avenir Careers, talking about how to attract great talent through building a great workplace. We talk about the challenges of a start up, how we can do better about the clear race issues we face in the US as entrepreneurs, and how to beat the tech giants in creating the dream job. Cheers to Nii Ato and his awesome unintentional entrepreneurial journey. Show Notes: Connect with Nii on: LinkedIn Avenir Careers And book your consultatio...
EP9: Don't be the bottle neck with Holly Tate
March 23, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, we speak to Holly Tate of Statesmen Beverage and Leadr, and well many other amazing projects she's involved with. We're talking about the giving up control, trusting others with your business and the difference between fire starter, fire stokers and fire keepers. Cheers to Holly and her awesome insights. Show Notes: Statesmen Beverage - Check out their amazing mixers, especially the recently launched Earl Grey Old Fashioned Syrup Leadr - Software designed to develop leade...
EP8: Embracing the future of work with Matt Lippl of SellX
March 16, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode, we speak to Matt Lippl of SellX, talking about the future of work, creating company culture, and looking internationally to building great talent. Cheers to this amazing underdog story. Show Notes: Follow Matt here: Web : SellX.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/matthewlippl/ Links that support us: Take back your life and sign up for Dollar Shave Club - rebrand.ly/RxShave
EP7: Fearing regrets more than failure with Chloe Wolff from Wildspring Creative Studio
March 09, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, we speak to Chloe Wolf of Wildspring Creative Studio, talking about being thankful for a million little things, dealing with worthlessness, low points, and how to our "Why". Show Notes: Follow Chloe and Wildspring here: Web : wildspringcreative.com Social : @wildspringcreative on IG and FB Email : [email protected] And sign up for their amazing giweaway now, it ends March 31st. All details are on this post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CL93ad4hJPe/ Links th...
EP6: Getting hit in the face with Trevor Mengel of Clout Jam
March 02, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, we speak with Trevor Mengel of CloutJam, talking about the journey of fundraising, his experience with entrepreneurship in Canada and a great reminder that you're not alone. Show Notes: Clout Jam - Amazing tools for the influencers and creators You can get connected with Trevor at [email protected] And check out Sam's latest podcasts at thefitfatale.com for some more awesome content Links that support us: Join me on an entrepreneurial 366 day journey with this book ...
EP5: Avoiding the Abyss of Distraction with Polly Payne
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, we speak with Polly Payne of Horacio Printing, how we can avoid the abyss of distraction, best practices of hiring, growth and many other entrepreneurial challenges she faced. Horacio was featured on Forbes, Refinery29, Belong Magazine, and you can get your own copy at rebrand.ly/PollyRocks and get $10 off with the code ONTHEROCKS Show Notes: More about Horacio Printing can be found here: https://www.horacioprinting.com/ You can get connected with Polly at bit.ly/workwit...
EP4: Challenge your own assumptions with Aaron Wiernik - Rockpapr
February 16, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBOn this week's episode of "My spouse is awesome", we speak with Aaron Wiernik from Rockpapr (RockPapr.com). He challenges us to rethink our assumptions, our ambitions and focus on who we truly are and why we became entrepreneurs. This is a hit in the making. Show Notes: More about RockPapr.com You can reach out to Aaron at [email protected] Links that support us: Catch up on some great business movies on Amazon Prime - rebrand.ly/RocksPrime
EP3: Burning the Ship with Stew Hang
February 09, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBSurf Rider MediaWe speak to Stew Hang from Surf Rider Media (SurfRiderMedia.com). Stew recently started his digital agency helping small businesses use best in class tools Fortune 500 use for their marketing initiatives. We talk about starting business during Covid, things that hit us hard in the face as entrepreneurs, the blessing of having supporting wives, and that we need to burn ships to and not look back. Show Notes: Deschutes Brewery - deschutesbrewery.com Links that support us: I...
EP2: Jesse Clemmens - Clockwork - Get The Ball rolling
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWe speak to Jesse Clemmens from Clockwork (Clckwrk.co). Jesse is a digital marketing expert and a midas touch as every company he's joined so far was either acquired by Google or Facebook. Fact! He shares his incredible journey, on starting Clockwork, challenges and ways he's overcoming them. Show Notes: Jesse - he's looking for a technical co-founder so reach out to him at clckwrk.coor @JayClemm on Twitter. Evo Planner we talk about can be found here Wait but Why article on procrastina...
Intro to Entrepreneurs On The Rocks
January 22, 2021 18:00 - 47 seconds - 579 KBSo I did it, I took the leap and went all in on my business. Quickly I've learned that doing it alone is hard, so I've decided to invite some other entrepreneurs to discuss how they got there, what they learned along the way and encourage us to keep going. Hope you join us for the road. Cheers my friends.
EP1: Just Do It - with Alexis On The Rocks
January 22, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBOn the very first episode, we interview Alexis Sokolova, of the Alexis On The Rocks, and co-founder of On The Rocks media. (Yes, we're related!). We talk about her podcast, what she learned and why we should all "Just Do It!". Hope you join us, subscribe and rate us. Cheers my friends