Hooked On Startups
103 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsI’m Matthew Sullivan, and this is Hooked on Startups, the show where I chat with some of the most talented, inspiring and successful entrepreneurs who talk about their real life stories, overcoming challenges and failures, and mastering success. Get ready for some of the best business tips, tricks and tactics and some frank, unscripted discussions.
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Creating Safe Environments By Purifying Bacteria With Ray Edwards Of Pūrtec
February 10, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBBacteria are present everywhere, from food services to sports facilities. These germs need to be purified especially with the amount of airborne diseases that can come from it. This is what Ray Edwards, founder of Pūrtec, does for a living. He created a waterless purification method that can prevent the spread of airborne germs and microbes. Join your host Matthew Sullivan as he sits down with Ray Edwards to discuss the science behind Pūrtec. Discover how Ray managed to go to market with his...
Johnny Wolff - REI Expert & CEO/Founder Of HomeRoom Coliving
February 03, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat is the most stable real estate revenue model of renting? It’s coliving. Matthew Sullivan’s guest in this episode is Johnny Wolff, the CEO and founder of HomeRoom Coliving. Join in the conversation as Johnny spills the beans on how he overcame the challenges he faced starting up HomeRoom. What is the secret behind doing 500% more than six months before? He says momentum builds with awareness. If you want your business model to succeed, you need to educate to build trust with your i...
Sheevaun Moran On Taking Your Business To The Next Level With Energy Alignment
January 27, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBPeople are so busy and in a hurry that they fail to look at themselves and how it is affecting their business. They fail to look at their own energy, humanity, and sensitivity—all key things you need to take into account if you also want to scale other areas of your life. For Matthew Sullivan’s guest, maybe the reason your business isn't growing is because of a misalignment of energy. Join him as he sits down with prosperity coach, Sheevaun Moran, to talk about the power of energy. Sheevaun ...
RevenueZen: Defining Your Business Growth Strategy With Ken “Magma” Marshall
January 20, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBChasing after uninterested leads or writing endless blog posts that don't get read can be pretty tiresome. A good business growth strategy will save you from all these stresses. Ken "Magma" Marshall's primary business goal is to help you reach yours. Ken and his team live by the driving desire for long-term and sustainable business growth for all of their clients. The Chief Growth Officer and Managing Partner at RevenueZen sits with Matthew Sullivan to talk about generating sales for your bu...
Building Your Brand And Becoming Your Own Boss With Jessica Dennehy
January 13, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWhat does freedom mean to you? How do you overcome indecision and become your own boss? Jessica Dennehy, CEO and founder of Pivot and Slay, shares her views on this with Matthew Sullivan. From her role as a Wall Street regulator to being her own boss today, Jessica talks to Matthew about how she left her Wall Street career behind to become an entrepreneur and pursue her passions. Listen in and learn more as Jessica discusses how she managed to integrate her personal brand with her business a...
The Importance Of Vision And Having The Right Tools With Robert Syfert
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIn everything that we do, we must always have a vision. This is true even in the real estate investment realm. In today’s episode, we have Robert Syfert sharing his wisdom as the Co-Founder and Chief Visionary of RealEstateInvestor.com. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate investment industry, Robert has become a specialist in creating software, tools, and services that enable real estate investors to do things better and faster. He has sold and managed hundreds of investment...
Overcoming The Challenges In Building Startups With Amanda Rabideau
December 23, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBBuilding your startup business could be very exciting. However, deciding on different things could result in your downfall or success, especially during the pandemic. In this episode, Amanda Rabideau gives us an overview of what we could expect to start one and how we could overcome challenges. She also discusses her mission of helping startups with her company Arch Collective and carving your path to success through effective marketing, strategy, and sales practices. She has worked with lar...
How Injury Lawyers Work And How They Can Help You With Jonathan Rosenfeld
December 21, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBFor all its flaws, the legal system remains good and equitable. Matthew Sullivan’s guest in this episode is Jonathan Rosenfeld, the founder of Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers. Jonathan fills Matthew in about how injury lawyers handle various cases. These can include personal injury, car accidents, home negligence, medical malpractice, and more. Join in the conversation and discover what services you can access with injury lawyers. Jonathan encourages you to educate yourself and get information abou...
Shauna Wekherlien - The Tax Goddess!
December 17, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBAre you a business owner, investor, or self-employed who wants to earn more? Do you know that you can gain more by learning some of the rules and strategies in tax law? In this episode, Tax Goddess Shauna Wekherlien shares tips and techniques on leveraging tax avoidance and the importance of a tax strategist. In addition, Shauna discusses a brief background in the emerging technology of cryptocurrency and how it is being handled and monitored by the IRS. Shauna is ranked as a Top 1% tax stra...
How To Find Creative Solutions For Your Clients With Wesley Earp
December 09, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBThere’s nothing new under the sun. So if you want to attract the right clients, you need to find creative solutions. Matthew Sullivan welcomes Wesley Earp, the Founder of WEInvested. Wesley shares with Matthew about the different creative endeavors he engaged in, from blogging to podcasting. The key is consistency. You need to put energy into your future goals and plans every day. Discover simple strategies on how to find creative solutions for your clients. Tune in!
Winning At Digital Marketing With JP Clement, CEO of Boomtime
December 02, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWell-targeted and crafted digital marketing is key to business success nowadays. It allows you to reach a bigger audience while making sure they get your intended message. But this is more than just being visible on social media and constantly producing engaging content. Matthew Sullivan sits down with JP Clement, CEO of Boomtime, to discuss making digital marketing strategies more holistic and relatable. He explains what it takes to develop the right content that truly resonates with the pe...
Important Tips For Video Content Creation With VidChops CEO, Augie Johnston
November 25, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBVideo content is a must when you want to promote and market your business. But not everyone has the skills to edit a good quality video. If you’re looking to expand your marketing and content creation but not sure how, then VidChops is the solution you’re looking for! VidChops is a flat rate video editing service for YouTubers, thought leaders, experts, or anyone looking to create videos online. In this episode, CEO Augie Johnston shares just how they’re solving solutions for creators and wh...
Building Customer Trust Among All The Fakes With Josh Elledge
November 18, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThe most important thing about marketing is trust. That is why marketers need to focus on building trust. No one is going to buy a product that has 1-star reviews or is from a sketchy merchant. With so many fake marketing gurus out there just waiting to take your money, trust is the name of the game. In this episode, Matthew Sullivan brings on Josh Elledge, the Founder of Up My Influence and host of a podcast of the same name. Today, they talk about building high-level relationships with yo...
The Advantages Of eCommerce Automation With Kirk Cooper, ECom Automation Gurus CEO
November 11, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBWant to get into the world of e-commerce and launch your own Amazon store? You’ve come to the right place! Kirk Cooper is the CEO at Ecom Automation Gurus, where he helps business owners automate their Amazon store. There are pros and cons to launching your business on a major platform, and Kirk is here to break it all down. He shares his experience going from teacher and coach to making money in the eCommerce space. He gives tips from finding the right product to building a high-performing ...
Success Never Comes In A Golden Box, So Pay Attention With Ola Dantis
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBSuccess never comes in a golden box with a red ribbon. So pay attention! Matthew Sullivan's guest in this episode is Ola Dantis, a real estate investor and entrepreneur. Ola shares with Matthew how paying attention to little things in your business can make you or break you. You have to understand what you're trying to achieve and what you need to get there. For Ola, two things matter most in his business: deals and capital. Join in the conversation to discover more instances when paying att...
How Growth Through Acquisition Expands Your Business Fast With Kylon Gienger
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBDo you want to grow your existing company fast? Then you need to learn growth through acquisition. Matthew Sullivan's guest today is Kylon Gienger, the President at Acquira and Owner of Black Sheep Holdings. In this episode, Kyle talks with Matt about how you can grow exponentially when you buy multiple related businesses. Acquirers are a must to guide you through the process. You need to know the numbers, integrate yourself into an existing culture, and create positive change. If you want t...
Shannon Robnett: Using Blockchain Technologies To Bring Liquidity To Real Estate Investing
October 21, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBThere's a lot of things you can do to make money. Real estate is probably the most tax-advantaged way to do that. Matthew Sullivan sits down for a conversation with Shannon Robnett about cash flow and using blockchain technologies to bring liquidity to real estate investing. Shannon has been in the real estate industry for over 40 years. He has been involved from start to finish on over $250MM in construction projects covering the gamut from multi-family, professional office buildings to Cit...
How Alex Machuca Built One Of The Fast-Growing Marketing Companies For Mortgage Brokers
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBEvery entrepreneur aims to take a business to another level, providing them with bigger revenues and a wider reach. But achieving rapid growth is another challenge entirely. Doing so will certainly yield much more enticing results. Joining Matthew Sullivan is Alex Machuca, CEO of one of the fastest-growing mortgage broker companies, Lyncrest Media. He shares how thinking beyond logical reasoning and more into psychological solutions put his business to a different league. Alex also talks abo...
Tim Keen - Digital Marketing Expert And Co-Founder Of Loop Club
October 14, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBAre you having a hard time cracking the code for eCommerce? Enter Matthew Sullivan's guest, Tim Keen, a digital marketing expert and co-founder of Loop Club. With Tim's guidance and expertise, a skincare brand skyrocketed its business from $40,000 to $1.2 million a month in five months! If you join in the conversation and listen to Tim's advice, you too can elevate your online sales. Tim also discusses fatal mistakes companies make when they try to do marketing by themselves. Tune in and sa...
Why You Need To Tell People What You Don't Do With Sean Campbell
October 12, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBDon't wait for your competitors to define what you don't do. Every software has its failings and limitations. Tell your customers what you don't do to establish trust. Matthew Sullivan's guest in this episode is Sean Campbell, the CEO and Founder of Cascade Insights. Sean shares with Matthew how powerful it is to tell people that these are the audiences in specific areas you don't serve. Not only will it make your visitors' lives easier, but it will also attract the right clients. Don't miss...
Alison Lumbatis – Founder of Get Your Pretty On, Entrepreneur, Author, and Empowerment Influencer
October 07, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBFashion is more than just about clothes, and being an influencer is more than just having followers. Today's guest is an empowerment influencer who grew her following organically by helping women gain confidence through clothes! Alison Lumbatis is the founder of Get Your Pretty On and the creator of the #1 online capsule wardrobe building program in the world, Outfit Formulas. After going through a rut after leaving the corporate world of engineering, Alison found that having the right formu...
Noosheen Hashemi - An Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Investor, And Philanthropist
October 04, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThe pandemic completely changed the way that we look at things. A simple cold or cough may not be so simple anymore. We need to be extra careful as simple symptoms may just be signs of underlying chronic disease. In this episode, Noosheen Hashemi shares how her company develops solutions to prevent, predict, and postpone chronic disease. Noosheen is a tech veteran, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. She is the founder and CEO of January AI and has excellent exposure to great technol...
Amy Anderson - Co-Founder Of Wild Coffee Marketing
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBHow do you make your brand stand out? Matthew Sullivan interviews Amy Anderson, the Co-Founder at Wild Coffee Marketing. Wild Coffee is dedicated to helping your business grow better. Amy discusses with Matthew how customers are hungry for authentic connection. The first step to establishing a real connection with your clients is to know who you are. What do you stand for? Next, understand who your client is. Get into their heart and mind and know what they need. Are you itching for more pra...
Darin Dawson - On A Mission To Re-Humanize The Planet
September 23, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBMost businesses have gone virtual out of necessity, and many have lost the ability to connect with fellow human beings because of faceless communication. Introducing Darin Dawson, the President of BombBomb, who's on a mission to re-humanize the planet. Darin tells Matthew Sullivan why relationships are the core fundamentals of your business. But it's difficult to establish human connections over text through emails. The solution? Put videos into the mix! When you do so, you will make a massi...
Kyle Duford - Crafting Outstanding Experiences For Global Brands
September 21, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBHow can you create your brand so that you make your customers feel something when they look at it, wear it, buy it, and smell it? Matthew Sullivan's guest today, Kyle Duford, is an expert at crafting outstanding experiences for global brands. Kyle is the Executive Creative Director at The Brand Leader. Join in the conversation as Kyle explains that what people want to hear is the spirit of what makes you who you are. Therefore, you need to be clear on your core values and mission statement...
Outsider Coming In: Expanding Healthcare To Make It Affordable With Shane Foss
September 16, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThe healthcare industry is very expensive, but Shane Foss wanted to change that. Shane was an outsider going into the healthcare industry. When you're an outsider, you're going to cause some disruption. But that was not Shane's plan. Shane is the CEO of Hooray Health, and his goal is to provide healthcare to people who can't afford it. Join your host Matthew Sullivan as he talks to Shane Foss on how he started his business. Learn why medical bills are so expensive. Find out why urgent care c...
Dr. Shirag Shemmassian - Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting
September 09, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBGetting into medical school is hard work, but it’s certainly attainable. That’s why we are giving you this episode as Matthew Sullivan interviews Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, to discuss how his company has grown over the years in helping people get to the destination they want. Dr. Shemmassian is one of the world's foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team ...
Boxabl: An Affordable Mobile Housing Solution You Need With Paolo Tiramani
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBWhat if you can have an affordable house you can bring with you wherever you want? Introducing Paolo Tiramani, the Founder of Boxabl. Paolo discusses with Matthew Sullivan how Boxabl’s main innovation is a patented building construction technology for mass housing production to make houses more affordable. Boxabl delivers to you a beautiful building that's architecturally neutral. Then you can dress that building on the exterior however you want. The set-up is done in a day! If this innovat...
Bob Wheeler - Author, CPA And Founder Of The Money Nerve
September 02, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBDon't make your clients feel wrong; give them other options. Matthew Sullivan's guest in this episode is Bob Wheeler, the founder of The Money Nerve. Matthew shares with Bob his experiences in dealing with clients over the years. Some clients will never want to listen, while others are eager to know what solutions you can offer. It's a matter of finding the right client and building a long-term relationship with them. Never transact for the sake of making a quick buck off of someone. Keep i...
How To Become Your Own Service Provider And Earn At The Same Time With Justin Caswell
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThese days it feels like you can’t move without having the right internet connection, so you can’t help but invest in a service provider. But what if there was a way for you to control and customize that service while earning money on the backend? Justin Caswell is the founder and CEO of RevoFi and an advocate for a decentralized wireless infrastructure platform owned and powered by the people. On today’s show, he joins Matthew Sullivan to break down all the moving parts of this multifaceted...
The Benefits Of Outsourcing And Leveraging Virtual Teams With Robert Nickell
August 26, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBEvery great business starts with a great team. With the operational changes that have come along the pandemic, most find having a strong and high-functioning virtual team is not only possible but ultimately advantageous. Robert Nickell is the founder and CEO of Rocket Station, the leading business process outsourcing provider for innovative companies. He joins host Matthew Sullivan to elaborate on how virtual teams are keeping businesses afloat during this volatile period. Robert shares that...
Oz Konar: Focus, Diversification And The Secrets Of Entrepreneurial Success
August 20, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBWhat are the secrets of entrepreneurial success, and what do you need to do to learn these secrets? We look into these and more in this episode. Matthew Sullivan sits down for a chat with the founder of Business Lending Blueprint, Oz Konar as they talk entrepreneurship. Oz discusses why focus is an important facet of success, and why you need to have a revenue generating cash cow before you diversify. He also discusses mentorship, passion and why you need both. Tune in and learn the lessons...
Cracking The Insurance Sales Code With David Duford
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIf there’s one human experience that we all share, it is death. In this episode, Matthew Sullivan talks with David Duford about how he has gained success while helping others through insurance sales. He talks about having to deal with the grim necessity that is final expense insurance and how it has helped him help others. David is the head of the Duford Insurance Group, a virtual insurance agency that offers new or experienced face-to-face and telesales agents nationally to sell final expen...
Blood In The Low Country - How Paul Attaway Left The Business World To Become A Southern Storyteller
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIt’s the beginning that’s the most important in both our personal and professional lives. Pivoting to another career can be challenging, but with the right determination, you are set for success. Paul Attaway, the author of Blood in the Low Country, shares with us how he left the business world to become a southern storyteller. He talks about how he created opportunities for himself to continue to grow as a writer and details the challenges he had to face in this journey. Furthermore, he tal...
Howie Zales - The Emmy Award-Winning TV And Livestream Guru
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBYou would think that in a world where almost everyone has access to social media and keeping their own mementos, the work for camera operators would decrease. Howard Zales, Emmy Award-winning camera operator, begs to differ. In fact, he has turned his passion for television broadcasting into several entrepreneurial endeavors. In this episode, he joins Matthew Sullivan to talk about his journey in the industry and why he thinks there is an ongoing demand for his services. He shares what he th...
Daniel Stafford And Robby Switzer - Founders Of Shopanova
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBFrom working as fishermen in Alaska to running an eCommerce marketing agency. This is the career path of Daniel Stafford and Robby Switzer. Daniel and Robby are the founders of Shopanova. Shopanova helps online stores grow with their top-notch digital marketing strategies. Join your host, Matthew Sullivan as he talks with this remarkable duo. Learn why Daniel and Robby wanted to start to change their lives and start a company. Discover how the pandemic shifted in their favor, how data privac...
Customer-Centric Tech Support With Jon Schram - CEO And Founder Of The Purple Guys
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHow many things come up when you Google “purple tech support”? Just one, and it’s the Purple Guys. Matthew Sullivan’s guest today is Jon Schram, the CEO and Founder of the tech support company known for its unique branding. Jon shares how the color purple came to be their trademark and talks about the company's evolution and how they got to where they are now. He also talks about the impact of COVID on how they operate their business, getting into how their service offerings are similar and ...
Saving The World From Trading Time For Money - With Russ Morgan And Joey Mure From Wealth Without Wall Street
May 28, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIn a perfect world, people would be able to earn money without working. People would somehow meet financial freedom without putting the work in. They would have the time for their families, friends, and hobbies. Sadly, that is not how the world runs. People have to work to earn income but there are ways to make that work more hassle-free and less time consuming. Join your host, Matthew Sullivan, and his guests Russ Morgan and Joey Mure. Russ and Joey are the founders of Wealth Without Wall S...
An Insight Into The Mortgage Note Investment Industry With Martin Saenz
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBThose who are diligent, focused, and able to manage their time accordingly will find great chances of success in note investments. But before jumping into it, one must know how to maintain the success he or she will find here. Matthew Sullivan breaks down the ins and outs of this industry with Martin Saenz, Managing Partner of Bequest Funds. He explains how to navigate the business with all the bank policies and the ever-changing industry trends, as well as his approach to keeping a producti...
Chris Pistorius - Founder Of Kickstart Dental Marketing
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 36.5 MBMost dentists have no idea what a "unique selling proposition" means because they're not in the mindset of selling a product or service, and they shouldn't be. Matthew Sullivan's guest today is Chris Pistorius, the Founder of KickStart Dental Marketing. Chris has over 15 years of experience in dental marketing. He has worked with countless dentists and orthodontists across multiple facets of marketing, consulting, and coaching. In this episode, Chris shares valuable tips and insights on mark...
Flexing The Ironman Mindset For Your Business With Robert Clinkenbeard
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 34.3 MBFootball coaches, basketball coaches, or rugby coaches are very different from business coaches. While many people don’t expect business coaches to be as hard or as demanding as those other types of coaches, Robert Clinkenbeard begs to disagree. Robert used to be a rugby player and is a four-time Ironman. He is also the CEO of The Radix Group LLC and the author of Ironman Mindset for Entrepreneurs. Join Matthew Sullivan as he talks to Robert about his business coaching career and how he fit...
Mark Podolsky - The 'Land Geek' - Turning Raw Land Into Pay Dirt
May 10, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBRaw land may not be the most pleasing asset in all of real estate. Undeveloped plots are often full of grass and dirty all over. But for Mark Podolsky, this neglected land can be turned into the best passive income model. Joining Matthew Sullivan, the Land Geek explains the benefits of doing business with raw land, particularly the exemptions one can get from owners’ real estate legislation. Mark talks about the rise of interest in this kind of asset during the height of COVID-19, making 202...
059: How do you create a unified culture in a firm with 5,000+ international employees? With Ken Baker
January 22, 2018 22:17 - 52 minutes - 49.1 MBKen is a member of Gensler’s Board of Directors and the Gensler Management Committee and the Co-Managing Principal of Gensler's Southeast Region. Gensler is the largest global architecture, design and planning firm with more than 5,000 professionals networked across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas. Ken Baker is considered a global expert on workplace design and planning, having designed more than 10 million square feet of corporate headquarters and offices for...
058: The secret to making the impossible possible, with Steve Sims
January 11, 2018 03:11 - 54 minutes - 51 MBThe man who created Bluefish, the internationally famous company that makes once in a lifetime events happen for the rich and famous reveals his trade secrets for making things happen. Steve Sims’s day job is to make the impossible possible. With his help and expertise, his clients’ fantasies and wildest dreams come true. Getting married by the Pope in the Vatican, being serenaded by Elton John, and connecting with powerful business moguls like Elon Musk are just a few of the many proj...
Building a massively successful business with entrepreneur, strategy and sales guru Joshua Long
January 02, 2018 17:36 - 58 minutes - 55 MBIn this episode I speak to Joshua Long - an entrepreneur, strategy and sales guru and a consultant who focuses on helping businesses break through their current revenue plateaus and unlock rapid growth. He launched BottleneckBreakthrough.com to focus on unlocking sustainable growth for businesses, and has just launched the‘Bottleneck Breakthrough’ book to help entrepreneurs and business owners implement his Bottleneck Breakthrough Method. 1:18 - Welcoming Joshua to the show and s...
Hillary Gadsby - best selling author, founder of The Boss Box and StilettoGal
December 19, 2017 16:07 - 47 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode I chat with Hillary Gadsby - an event and marketing dynamo and co-founder of The Boss Box. Hillary is also a best selling author and founder of StilettoGal.com, a multi-media company for women in business. Check out how Hillary created the buzz for the Boss Box, overcoming the difficulties female entrepreneurs face when starting their businesses and how she found the drive to pursue her businesses and brand to create a movement rather than just a product. 1:30...
Dave Goodman - Coco-Jack inventor and Shark Tank deal maker
December 06, 2017 23:29 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBBefore Dave Goodman was the bearded, apron-wearing Coco-Jack inventor and entrepreneur who received a $125,000 deal from Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, he was a rock-and-roll drummer living in New York City. Following years of training at Juilliard and the Curtis Institute of Music, Dave began his career as a classical pianist, conductor, and composer, going on to start his own orchestra. “Once you start working for yourself, it’s hard to work for other people.” For Dave, however, “t...
Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Mining – the inside track with Nicholas Amato, CEO of 803Mine
November 29, 2017 17:44 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this episode I chat with Nicholas Amato, Founder and CEO of 803Mine. We have a really in-depth discussion on: What Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining is Why Bitcoin is valued the way it is We put some numbers to the exponentially increasing scale of computing power needed in this industry We discuss how mining is monetized and the scope of the industry’s growth 1:18 - Introducing Nicholas and his company, the 803 Mine Project. 2:09 - What bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining actu...
Beekman 1802 - proving that a farm can be much bigger than its fences
November 21, 2017 17:00 - 46 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this episode I interview Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge, co-founders of Beekman 1802 – a TV Show, Mercantile, bestselling cookbook and memoir, website and tourism destination all inspired by the Beekman 1802 Farm in Sharon Springs, NY. In 2012, the duo competed and won the grand prize in CBS’s The Amazing Race. Over 10M viewers watched for 12 weeks as Josh and Brent beat 20 other competitors in a 45,000 mile race around the world through 12 cities in 9 different countries. Ch...
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a utility? A security? With Marc Boiron – ICO attorney
November 14, 2017 04:37 - 44 minutes - 41.7 MBIf it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then according to the SEC it’s a duck. Or, more likely, your so-called utility token is more likely a security. If you don’t know the difference between a security token and a utility token, you should listen to this episode. Even if you think you do, you should listen anyway. In this episode I interview Marc Boiron – ICO and blockchain attorney at Rutan and Tucker in Orange County. Marc has leveraged his strong corporat...