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BONUS! Year in Review 2015
January 01, 2016 11:47 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBYear in Review 2015! Welcome to Startup Life Hacks 2015, year in review! First of all I want to thank each and every one of you for having me in your ears while your driving, cooking, doing the dishes, or whatever you are doing to absorb the content. For subscribing, for sending in the great reviews. I’m doing this for YOU. I apologize for the delayed episode, but there were a lot of events this holiday season that left me out of my studio, aka my room, which involved going to LA to pick ...
Ep 028: New Year’s Resolutions Are Overrated w/ Mike Goncalves
December 22, 2015 18:31 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBhttp://www.thewellnessbucket.com/about-me/ ()Why are New Year’s Resolutions overrated? Now I know January 1st is when everyone starts making New Years Resolutions, but let’s be real. How many of you have actually stuck to your resolutions? Well, this episode’s guest has insights on how to tackle on 2016! Mike Goncalves is the founder of http://www.thewellnessbucket.com/ (The Wellness Bucket), which is concentrated on helping you create more health and happiness in your life, so that you may ...
Ep 027: Selfless, Supporting, and Social w/ Cameron Ripley
December 14, 2015 23:16 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronripley (Cameron Ripley) is the Founder and Director of https://www.communityboost.org/ (Community Boost), an award winning digital marketing and web design agency that primarily focuses on the nonprofit and social entrepreneurship space. He’s brought together a caring group of millennials to really tackle on today’s social problems. His organization has worked with many causes, including: Google Ideas, Noah Homes, Miracle for Kids, just to name a few. STRAT...
Ep 026: How to Live An Amazing Life w/ Gary Ware
December 07, 2015 16:49 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/garyware (Gary Ware) is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at http://tower33.digital/ (Tower33 Digital), a digital advertising agency that focuses on helping small brands drive results and be seen online. He is a dynamic, qualified, and goal-oriented Online Marketing Professional with over ten years of extensive experience providing key support to professionals, including colleagues and customers, and providing team management. Gary recently gave a talk on h...
Ep 025: Your Network is Your Net Worth w/ Will Caldwell
December 02, 2015 13:44 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/caldwellw ()Will Caldwell is a graduate from the University of San Diego/ After majoring in Accountancy, he has grown to publishing many articles in well-known sites such as Entrepreneur.com, Inman News, and Elite Daily. Will grew up in the real estate industry, with both parents working in the field. So it’s no surprise that he himself is also making a dent in the real estate world. He is the Founder and CEO of Dizzle, which is an app specifically designed for rea...
Ep 024: Founders, Date Before You Marry w/ Mike Chan
November 30, 2015 15:02 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mikewchan ()Mike Chan is an entrepreneur, consultant, marketer, and blogger. He is the co-founder of Ribl, a real-time, location based message board app, where you can share and discover the most relevant content about your current vicinity, so you’ll never miss out on what’s happening around you. Not only that, he is also the Founder and Host of his own show, the Go and Grow Podcast. Where he interviews entrepreneurs and industry leaders to learn how they launch a...
Ep 023: “We want people 22-26 yrs old with 30 yrs experience” w/ Ken Arnold
November 25, 2015 14:47 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kenarnoldentrepreneur ()Ken Arnold is a consultant, author, engineer, and professor at San Diego State University, where he teaches a wide variety of courses such as programming and embedded systems. Aside from starting multiple companies in the past, he founded http://hitechedventures.org/ (HiTechEdventures.org), whose purpose is to connect motivated students and potential employers, by providing work-for-hire consulting services. Students have the opportunity to ...
Ep 022: The Importance of Serving Others w/ Robin Zander
November 23, 2015 16:39 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robinpeterzander ()Robin is an author, educator, and strategist, with a background ranging from management consulting to circus performance. He has a desire to help people and companies keep pace with rapid change. If you can’t find him in a dance studio, he is directing the Stanford-founded Design for Dance Conference, and also runs his own podcast, The Robin Zander Show. STRATEGIES USED TO FUND BUSINESS My main gig right now is the educational startup called htt...
Ep 021: How to Manage Social Media in Your Business w/ Laura Roeder
November 16, 2015 20:47 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraroeder ()Laura Roeder is a social media marketing expert who gives businesses of all sizes the tools they need to make their mark on the web. With all of the clutter on the web, it’s hard to get recognized and your thoughtful post may never get the exposure it deserves. Laura is the Founder and CEO of Edgar, a social media marketing tool, that tackles the problem social media is having today, finding and connecting with your audience. STRATEGIES USED TO FUND ...
Ep 020: How To Take Hits and Get Back Up w/ Mornee Sherry
November 11, 2015 14:53 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mornee-sherry-6641627 ()Mornee Sherry is a former United States Marine and Google employee. He is a self-starter with a passion for changing things and the way we approach life. His latest venture, https://www.lumecube.com/shop/ (Lume Cube), offers the world’s first off-camera flash and video light for iPhone, Android, GoPro, and other casual capture devices. STRATEGIES USED TO FUND BUSINESS To fund it, we went through Kickstarter, but to fund the Kickstarter, we ...
Ep 019: Staying Consistent, Connected, and Collaborative w/ Karim Roushdy
November 10, 2015 01:30 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-roushdy-21390546 ()https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-roushdy-21390546 (Karim Roushdy) enjoys founding and being part of startups. He is analytical, yet creative. Loves the calmness but enjoys having an adrenaline rush! Karim came from Egypt and is currently residing in the Finest City in America, San Diego. He started a new program, called http://www.project26.co/ (Project26), which aims to help connect the startup tech community in San Diego. FOUNDERS Peopl...
Ep 018: Creating a Better Version of Yourself w/ Derek Loudermilk
November 02, 2015 15:07 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBhttp://www.derekloudermilk.com/blog/about/ ()Derek is one crazy dude. After graduating from Montana State in 2014, he went on a little adventure to explore the world. And by little, I mean travelling to 27 different countries and visiting all 50 states. He is also the host of his own show, The Art of Adventure Podcast, who’s main goal is to teach others how to learn what they need to know to navigate each new ecosystem of life. STRATEGIES USED TO FUND BUSINESS When I was in grad school for m...
Ep 017: How to Build Subscribers from 10 to 10,000 w/ Derric Haynie
October 26, 2015 15:44 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/derrichaynie () Derric Haynie is a serial entrepreneur working his way up to a Keynote Speaker. He is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and startup founders “growth hack” their way to success. he started the company https://splashopm.com/ (Splash – Online Presence Management), with a goal of helping 10,000 entrepreneurs successfully set up profitable inbound marketing funnels, and get their first 10,000 subscribers. STRATEGIES USED TO FUND BUSINESS In the beginn...
Ep 016: How Mentors Can Help Save Your Business w/ Jenny Amaraneni
October 19, 2015 13:35 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/pub/jenny-amaraneni/19/a7b/1b1 () Jenny Amaraneni is an MBA graduate from https://cbaweb.sdsu.edu/news/stories/2015/04/Solo_Eyewear (San Diego State University), who is on a mission to restore vision around the globe. She is doing this through a company she had co-founded, http://www.soloeyewear.com/ (SOLO Eyewear). With each SOLO sunglasses purchased, the team funds eye care for people in need. STRATEGIES USED TO FUND BUSINESS I initially started with a family l...
Ep 015: Building A Team That Works w/ Luke Sophinos
October 14, 2015 13:04 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/pub/luke-sophinos/65/770/655 () Luke is a student entrepreneur from San Diego State University. He has won numerous awards such as winning 1st place in SDSU’s Lean Model Competition and awarded the top student entrepreneur at San Diego State University during the Spring of 2015. His software company, Coursekey, aims to improve the lack of interaction in classes and is currently being used by more than 5000 students in Southern California. STRATEGIES USED TO FUND ...
Ep 014: How to Say NO w/ Cody Cross
October 12, 2015 15:17 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/codyscottcross () Cody Cross is the Co-founder and CEO at https://greekrush.com/ (GreekRush). https://greekrush.com/ (GreekRush) helps fraternities & sororities manage themselves more effectively, interact more socially, and become part of a closer community. Cody has been through all the standard ups-and-downs as a young entrepreneur, and has gained some serious traction with https://greekrush.com/ (GreekRush). STRATEGIES USED TO FUND BUSINESS We did end up r...
Ep 013: Ways to Quit Your Day Job w/ Tyler Norris
October 07, 2015 23:31 - 18 minutes - 13 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=AAkAAAPzBqYBJwswoTxMYphjqy9XyX3CotOT99I&authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=6pkP&locale=en_US&trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Amynetwork%2CclickedEntityId%3A66258598%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH%2Cidx%3A1-1-1%2CtarId%3A1444244538123%2Ctas%3Atyler () Tyler Norris is a student entrepreneur from the University of San Diego. He is the Founder and CEO at http://www.soulrbowls.com/ (SoulrCarts), an awesome solar powered food cart franchise with a big vision. His c...
Ep 012: Leaving a Legacy w/ Jay Magpantay
October 05, 2015 12:03 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBhttp://www.jaymagpantay.com/ () Jay Magpantay is a classic case of a serial entrepreneur. The man is extremely busy, always juggling several projects at a time. He’s the founder of EZDSIT, a clothing company that became well known and respected in the Paradise Hills community. He teaches individuals and businesses how to take their businesses online as an online business trainer. And he is Co-Founder of Live Young & Retire, a collective of individuals dedicated to living a life of freedom. ...
Ep 011: How to Just Go For it on Amazon w/ John Mikaelian
September 30, 2015 17:36 - 16 minutes - 7.78 MBhttp://johnmikaelian.com/ () Between class, work, sports, and a social life, most college student don’t have time for anything else. This isn’t the case for John Mikaelian. John is a graduate at San Diego State University and majored in Business Administration. Somehow, John found the time to write, self-publish, and sell a book through Amazon called, Reality Check: A College Student’s Survival Guide, which outlines the positive and negative aspects of the real world. Strategies us...
Ep 010: Useful Tools to Prepare for a Kickstarter Campaign w/ Nathan Resnick
September 28, 2015 15:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBhttp://beayesman.com/ () Nathan Resnick is a student at the University of San Diego and the founder of http://www.beayesman.com/ (Yes Man Watches). Having launched and advised several successful Kickstarter campaigns, he knows the ins and outs of how to turn ideas into realities. Named #28 on the Fall 2014 Top 50 College Startups List, Nathan plans to empower people to consider the use of time. How do you spend your day? Strategies used to fund business We had this idea of a brand,...
Ep 009: Founder of Ugg, Brian Smith: “Your 300 was my 28”
September 23, 2015 12:39 - 43 minutes - 20 MBhttp://www.briansmithspeaker.com/ () Brian Smith was born in Australia, where he developed his love of surfing. A chartered accountant, he studied at the UCLA Graduate School of Management, and with $500 of start-up money, he founded UGG Imports to bring sheepskin footwear to America. After seventeen years, as sales reached $15 million, he sold the business to Deckers Outdoor Corporation. The UGG brand has since exceeded $1 billion of international sales times over. A passionate innovator a...
Ep 008: Netflix and Chill, Plus Order Up! w/ Andrew Kootman
September 21, 2015 14:36 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBhttps://orderup.com/some/sandiego/delivery/featured () OrderUp San Diego is locally owned and operated out of Pacific Beach. In preparation for its San Diego launch on August 17, owner Andrew Kootman carried out beta market testing near San Diego State University, where the app quickly became popular with college students and university employees. The company then expanded its reach to Pacific Beach, partnering with more than 25 additional, hyperlocal restaurants in preparation for its Augus...
Ep 007: From CrossFit to CrossHIIT w/ SeaAnna Thompson
September 18, 2015 12:46 - 32 minutes - 15 MBhttp://thecoachfit.com/ ()Sea-Anna Thompson is keen on health and fitness and enjoys meeting different people to match their fitness goals. She focuses on personalized programming, High Intensity Interval Training, and if you need tips for a meal plan, she’s got that too! Strategies used to fund business Targeted friends and family first. It wasn’t really about the money at first, it was the fact that I needed to practice my business. WORST MOMENT I was training people that I...
Ep 006: Balancing Life for Maximum Productivity w/ AJ Agrawal
September 16, 2015 14:05 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBhttp://alumnify.co/#home ()AJ Agrawal is an absolute stud of an entrepreneur who graduated with a degree in finance from the University of San Diego. AJ is the Co-Founder and CEO at Alumnify, an alumni engagement platform that is changing the game for how universities interact with their alumni, and how alumni interact with alumni. WORST MOMENT They were working with an outsourcing team for 3 months. They missed the deadline and didn’t even get halfway through the product. They were debat...
Ep 005: Connect with People That Matter w/ Eric Bunnell
September 15, 2015 01:19 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBEric Bunnell is a highly motivated student and start-up enthusiast. He is double majoring in Finance and Marketing at the University of San Diego. To quench his thirst for innovation and creativity, he plans to begin his career in the technology industry, learning from established and successful companies. Eric’s objective is simple: to create products and services that makes people’s lives easier, better, and more productive. Currently, Eric is the CEO and Founder of Unifyed; a student-to-s...
Ep 004: From Beer Pong Surfboard Tables to Software Guru w/ Drew Haines
September 11, 2015 12:51 - 18 minutes - 8.5 MBhttps://hourslogger.com/website () Drew Haines is the Co-Founder of Devco, a software development company that specializes in web applications and websites. His role is to help clients take their ideas and turn them into working software. WORST MOMENT In the beginning, no one really cares. First business selling beer pong surf boards. Zero response. You have to keep going despite the drawbacks. HUGE SUCCESS Actually making some money. He was able to get his first dollar from a tutoring ...
Ep 003: Programming Since the Age of 2 w/ Rob Kaufman
September 09, 2015 12:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBhttp://learn.notch8.com/ () Rob Kaufman has been programming since the age of 2, and hasn’t stopped since. He’s dedicated to helping businesses make the products they dream of into reality, and to learning and sharing as much about business and software as possible. Most recently, he’s been focused on sharing that knowledge with as many people as he can through http://learn.notch8.com/ (Learn), the San Diego developer’s boot camp. WORST MOMENT In the consulting side of the business, keeping...
Ep 002: You Mean, I Can’t Have a Gym There? Persistence w/ Justin Ayres
August 31, 2015 22:02 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBhttps://www.facebook.com/TeamRipe () Justin Ayres is the founder and owner of RIPE, a gym that provides an atmosphere that is both positive and motivating, to keep you on track towards your fitness goals. Whether it may be preparing for a competition, looking for a personal trainer, or having a great time with friends for a group class. Justin has got you hooked up! Justin speaks about persistence and steps he took to open his own gym. Strategies Used to Fund Business Worked in his family’s...
Ep 001: Creating a Hardware Company Using 3D Printing w/ Braydon Moreno
August 31, 2015 22:01 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBBraydon Moreno is a serial entrepreneur who is on a mission to make an impact in the world while having fun doing it! He is a graduate of San Diego State University in Entrepreneurial Management and absolutely loves the startup community. Braydon is the Co-Founder and CEO of http://www.robo3d.com/ (ROBO3D), a revolutionary company that builds affordable desktop 3D printers, whose goal is to show what you can do with 3D printing and how people are changing the world with this technology. St...
Ep 000: Startup Life Hacks and the Host
August 31, 2015 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.28 MBHello fellow entrepreneurs and welcome to Startup Life Hacks. This is Episode 000 and we are going to be discussing a few key points before listening to the actual show. In this special episode I will be introducing you to: who I am, the host; why I started a podcast; the format of the show; and most importantly to you, my listeners, why is this podcast for YOU? Tweet This Read Full Transcript Hello fellow entrepreneurs and welcome to Startup Life Hacks. This is episode 000 and we are go...