Ramen to Riches
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Welcome to Ramen to Riches, where every episode is an adventure into the lives of innovators, creators, and dreamers. Hosted by Jeremiah Washington and Marcus Cook, this podcast is the evolution of The Success Bug, now rebranded and revitalized to bring you even more inspiring tales. At Ramen to Riches, we delve into the heart of success, exploring the humble beginnings of and the journey to greatness of our guests. From the days of ramen dinners to the heights of remarkable achievements, our podcast brings to life the true stories behind some of the most fascinating individuals of our time. We've had the privilege of featuring renowned names like Noel Deyzel, Janelle Ginestra, Zack Clayton, and Eli Sones of Two Friends Music. Each episode is a mix of insightful conversations, unexpected humor, and practical wisdom, offering you a front row seat to the ups and downs of those who've made it.
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Episodes
Hannah Murphy - Pinterest Pro
January 22, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBHannah Murphy (Pinterest Expert, Pro Blogger) sits down to discuss the steps she went from a prospective teaching career to mastering Pinterest and how she's used her skills to service thousands of clients.
Eli Sones - Two Friends Music
January 15, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBEli Sones (Two Friends Music) sits down to discuss the inception story of how he and his best friend, Matt Halper, founded Two Friends Music. The duo is widely known for their hour-long EDM mashups, "The Big Booty Mix."
Jon Birger - Make Your Move
January 08, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBJon Birger (Author of Date-o-nomics) talks about the science behind dating, why he believes journalism isn't a smart career path, and gives us the 411 on his newest upcoming book, Make Your Move.
Zack Clayton
January 01, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBZack Carpinello, AKA Zack Clayton (Pro Wrestler, Social Media Personality) sits down to talk about his love of fitness and how it propelled him into a career of professional wrestling and brutal honesty.
Zack Carpinello
January 01, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBZack Carpinello, AKA Zack Clayton (Pro Wrestler, Social Media Personality) sits down to talk about his love of fitness and how it propelled him into a career of professional wrestling and brutal honesty. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Vanessa Burden - The Burden Agency
December 25, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBVanessa Burden (50K on TikTok, The Burden Agency) sits down with Jay to talk about her journey from dropping out of law school to blowing up on TikTok for her biz tips for digital marketers.
Angelo Damiano - Powerspike
December 18, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBAngelo Damiano (CEO of Powerspike) sits down with Jay to discuss his passion for competitive gaming and why it inspired him to start Powerspike, the world's first influencer exchange built for the esports space.
Jamie Mustard - The Iconist
December 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBJamie Mustard (Award-Winning Author of The Iconist) sits down with Jay to discuss how to stand out it in a world of overloaded content. Jamie opens up about his journey - from his upbringing in the slums of Los Angeles, to the London School of Economics, to now helping some of the most successful people in the world turn into icons.
Ellen Yin - Cubicle to CEO
December 04, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBEllen Yin (Host of The Cubicle to CEO Podcast) sits down with Jay to discuss her foray into the world of podcasting, and how she's grown her following to over 20,000. Ellen talks about her love of performance as a child, which drew her to podcasting. She also talks about her expertise in marketing and the opportunities it created for her. Her and Jay talk about what it takes to become a successful podcaster, and Ellen gives out her top tips to anyone looking to join the community.
Peter Kozodoy - Honest To Greatness
November 27, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBPeter Kozodoy (CEO of Stradeso, TedX Speaker, Inc. 5000) sits down with Jay to discuss how his philosophy of brutal honesty has helped him and countless other businesses elevate their performance. Peter also discusses why he was never able to work for anyone else, and his unorthodox viewpoints about the importance of knowing the truth.
Balazs Alexa - Get Wanted
November 20, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBBalazs Alexa (Founder & CEO of Get Wanted, Forbes 30 Under 30) sits down with Jay to talk about his journey of becoming an entrepreneur, starting in college. He talks about how he and a friend of his built an insanely popular dating app on his college campus, and why he hates failure more than he loves success. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Balazs Alexa - Wanted
November 20, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBBalazs Alexa (Founder & CEO of Wanted, Forbes 30 Under 30) sits down with Jay to talk about his journey of becoming an entrepreneur, starting in college. He talks about how he and a friend of his built an insanely popular dating app on his college campus, and why he hates failure more than he loves success.
Brad Silnutzer - Brew Haha
November 13, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBBrad Silnutzer (Comedy Central Comic to Watch, Brew Haha, The Bachelor) joins Jay to discuss his unique journey into the world of comedy, and the steps he took to become a successful comedian in LA. Brad explains why New Jersey is a better place than most people think it is, and Jay asks him about what it means to be successful as a performer.
Brad Silnutzer
November 13, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBBrad Silnutzer (Comedy Central Comic to Watch, Brew Haha, The Bachelor) joins Jay to discuss his unique journey into the world of comedy, and the steps he took to become a successful comedian in LA. Brad explains why New Jersey is a better place than most people think it is, and Jay asks him about what it means to be successful as a performer. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Amy Balliett - Killer Visual Strategies
November 06, 2020 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBAmy Balliett (Founder & CEO of Killer Visual Strategies) is an award-winning entrepreneur and author based in Seattle. Amy joins Jay to discuss the importance of building a strong support system before becoming an entrepreneur, her unusual journey to becoming a business owner, and more.
Quentin Rosso - Gamercraft
October 30, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBQuentin Rosso (Co-Founder of Gamercraft) sits down to discuss the uglier aspects of entrepreneurship, why he measures his life in KPIs, and the most foolproof way to start on the path to real wealth.
Quentin Rosso - Practical Entrepreneurship
October 30, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBQuentin Rosso (Co-Founder of Gamercraft) sits down to discuss the uglier aspects of entrepreneurship, why he measures his life in KPIs, and the most foolproof way to start on the path to real wealth. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Jack Kuveke - Building Community with Huddle
October 23, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBJack Kuveke (Co-Founder of Huddle) sits down to discuss how he built his company from the ground up, the importance of exposing yourself to new experiences, and surrounding yourself with people on the same mission as you. He also talks about why he dropped out of college to pursue an irresistible opportunity in Serbia, and how it changed the course of his life. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Jack Kuveke - Huddle
October 23, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBJack Kuveke (Co-Founder of Huddle) sits down to discuss how he built his company from the ground up, the importance of exposing yourself to new experiences, and surrounding yourself with people on the same mission as you. He also talks about why he dropped out of college to pursue an irresistible opportunity in Serbia, and how it changed the course of his life.
Rachel Carpenter - The Future of FinTech
October 17, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBRachel Carpenter (CEO of Intrinio, Forbes 30 Under 30), sits down with Jay to talk about her journey of founding Intrinio, a full-fledged database of real-time market data. She talks about the backlash she faced from starting a business rather than taking the routine route of getting a job, and how to raise funding for your startup. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Rachel Carpenter - Intrinio
October 17, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBRachel Carpenter (CEO of Intrinio, Forbes 30 Under 30), sits down with Jay to talk about her journey of founding Intrinio, a full-fledged database of real-time market data. She talks about the backlash she faced from starting a business rather than taking the routine route of getting a job, and how to raise funding for your startup.
Brennen Bliss - How To Build a Winning Team
September 27, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBBrennen Bliss (Founder & CEO of PixelCutLabs) sits down to discuss the importance of building a winning team, and what it takes to become a successful business owner. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Brennen Bliss - PixelCutLabs
September 27, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBBrennen Bliss (Founder & CEO of PixelCutLabs) sits down to discuss the importance of building a winning team, and what it takes to become a successful business owner.
Jason Shapiro - Betcha
August 20, 2020 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBJason Shapiro (CRO of Betcha) discusses how the app is changing the sports gaming industry forever and how he networked his way into his dream job. He also gives his top tips for entrepreneurs hesitant to enter a crowded space. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Betcha: A New Way To Play - Jason Shapiro
August 20, 2020 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBJason Shapiro (CRO of Betcha) discusses how the app is changing the sports gaming industry forever and how he networked his way into his dream job. He also gives his top tips for entrepreneurs hesitant to enter a crowded space. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Eddiana Rosen
August 04, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBEddiana Rosen (featured Forbes blogger) sits down with Jay Washington to discuss how she began business coaching, the struggles she faced as an immigrant with a language barrier early on, and how she was able to turn her hobby into a full-time business.
How To Become a Business Coach - With Eddiana Rosen
August 04, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBEddiana Rosen (featured Forbes blogger) sits down with Jay Washington to discuss how she began business coaching, the struggles she faced as an immigrant with a language barrier early on, and how she was able to turn her hobby into a full-time business. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
"How To Become a Business Coach - With Eddiana Rosen"
August 04, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBEddiana Rosen (featured Forbes blogger) is a Dominican-American business coach and LinkedIn strategist. Eddiana sits down with Jay Washington to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, which involved her immigrating to the United States at the age of fifteen. Eddiana talks about the struggles she faced as an immigrant with a language barrier early on, and how she was able to turn her hobby of business coaching into a full-time business. Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/57858ab302bd/tsb-new...
How To Start A Dropshipping Business - Noah Tucker
July 28, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBNoah Tucker is doing what every college kid dreams of: making millions of dollars through a side hustle. Meet the whiz kid who's made millions utilizing dropshipping on his online store, and learn how he did it in this interview. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Noah Tucker
July 28, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBNoah Tucker is doing what every college kid dreams of: making millions of dollars through a side hustle. Meet the whiz kid who's made millions utilizing dropshipping on his online store, and learn how he did it in this interview.
How To Start A Dropshipping Business - W/ Noah Tucker
July 28, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBNoah Tucker is doing what every college kid dreams of: making millions of dollars through a side hustle. Meet the whiz kid who's made millions utilizing dropshipping on his online store, and learn how he did it in this interview. Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/57858ab302bd/tsb-newsletter)
Podcasting You - Trevor Oldham
July 16, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBTrevor Oldham (Founder of Podcasting You) discusses how to get booked on podcasts within your niche, how to grow your social media following to hundreds of thousands, and the best practices to start a dropshipping business. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Serial Entrepreneurship - W/ Trevor Oldham
July 16, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW Trevor Oldham For our eighth interview, we had on Trevor Oldham, serial entrepreneur and current founder of Podcasting You. Trevor is already a serial entrepreneur and just barely out of college. His first venture was a t-shirt company, Trevor James Products, that provided clean water for those in developing countries. After running Trevor James Products, he moved on to start Become The Lion, a top-ranked motivational blog where he cumulated 600,000 followers in less tha...
Trevor Oldham - Podcasting You
July 16, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBTrevor Oldham (Founder of Podcasting You) discusses how to get booked on podcasts within your niche, how to grow your social media following to hundreds of thousands, and the best practices to start a dropshipping business.
Changing The Medical Device Industry - Alec Gillinder & Quinn King
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBAlec Gillinder and Quinn King (Founders of MedUx) discuss how to succeed in business plan competitions, how to think unconventionally, and how to create something that doesn't just create value but make a difference. They also discuss the #1 key to their early success and what other people should be doing if they plan on starting a business of their own. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Alec Gillinder & Quinn King - MedUx
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBAlec Gillinder and Quinn King (Founders of MedUx) discuss how to succeed in business plan competitions, how to think unconventionally, and how to create something that doesn't just create value but make a difference. They also discuss the #1 key to their early success and what other people should be doing if they plan on starting a business of their own.
Revolutionizing The Medical Device Industry- W/ Alec & Quinn
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW ALEC AND QUINN For our seventh interview, we had on Alec Gillinder and Quinn King, two friends intent on shaking up the medical device industry. In their third year of college at Syracuse University, Alec and Quinn entered Invent @SU, a 6-week summer program at Syracuse, where you can design a product and pitch it to a board of investors for an opportunity to win cash prizes. Now, most kids who enter business plan competitions like this one do so for the experience. The...
ASK TSB Episode 6
June 23, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 8.97 MBIn this episode, we answer questions submitted by you to help you grow your business and increase your entrepreneurship knowledge. In this episode you'll learn: Is SEO really that hard? What types of companies are the most scalable and have the best margins? I'm trying to start a blog but I have too many ideas and don't know exactly what I want to write about. Any suggestions? Do get rich quick schemes truly exist? Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/57858ab302bd/tsb-newsletter)
ASK TSB Episode 5
June 16, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.15 MBIn this episode, we answer questions submitted by you to help you grow your business and increase your entrepreneurship knowledge. In this episode you'll learn: What is the best movie for an entrepreneur to watch? What is The Success Bug team working on now? How do you build a cooperative team? How do you deal with imposter syndrome? Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/57858ab302bd/tsb-newsletter)
ASK TSB Episode 4
June 09, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode, we answer questions submitted by you to help you grow your business and increase your entrepreneurship knowledge. In this episode you'll learn: What is the best Wordpress plugin? How is it possible to not fear failure when starting a business? I want to start a drop shipping business but don't want to waste money on it if its not going to work. What is the hardest thing about a sales job? I don't have the resources to start my business what do you suggest? Support the s...
ASK TSB Episode 3
June 02, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode, we answer questions submitted by you to help you grow your business and increase your entrepreneurship knowledge. In this episode you'll learn: I'm thinking about quitting my job and starting my own business. Any advice? How do you stay flexible and open to the best opportunities without being too all over the place and hurting your growth in your current field? What is success to you? If you give away too much content for free how will you make money? BONUS How do you...
TSB 6: Real Estate Wholesaling - W/ Austin & Jake Deraaff
May 31, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW AUSTIN AND JAKE DERAAFF For our sixth interview, we had on Austin and Jake Deraaff twins who, after dropping out of college, went into real estate. However, they didn't invest in real estate through a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) as most kids their age would. They got into real estate wholesaling. Real estate wholesaling is when an individual, the 'wholesaler,' acquires a contract from a seller of a property (usually at a discount) and assigns that same contract t...
Real Estate Wholesaling - Austin & Jake Deraaff
May 31, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBAustin & Jake Deraaff (President & VP of Raven3 Home Buyers) sit down to discuss why wholesaling is an inexpensive way to get into real estate. They also talk about what goes into growing a successful wholesaling business, why wholesaling is better than investing in stocks or forex, and their advice on what someone should be doing if they want to get into wholesaling. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Real Estate Wholesaling - W/ Austin & Jake Deraaff
May 31, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW AUSTIN AND JAKE DERAAFF For our sixth interview, we had on Austin and Jake Deraaff twins who, after dropping out of college, went into real estate. However, they didn't invest in real estate through a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) as most kids their age would. They got into real estate wholesaling. Real estate wholesaling is when an individual, the 'wholesaler,' acquires a contract from a seller of a property (usually at a discount) and assigns that same contract t...
Austin & Jake Deraaff - Raven3
May 31, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBAustin & Jake Deraaff (President & VP of Raven3 Home Buyers) sit down to discuss why wholesaling is an inexpensive way to get into real estate. They also talk about what goes into growing a successful wholesaling business, why wholesaling is better than investing in stocks or forex, and their advice on what someone should be doing if they want to get into wholesaling.
ASK TSB Episode 2
May 26, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MBIn this episode, we answer questions submitted by you to help you grow your business and increase your entrepreneurship knowledge. In this episode you'll learn: How do I stop being a perfectionist? If entrepreneurship is this illustrious lifestyle, why don't more people become entrepreneurs? I want to start a podcast, but I don't know where to start. What should I do? How different is blogging from standard writing? Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/57858ab302bd/tsb-newsletter)
ASK TSB Episode 1
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode, we answer questions submitted by you to help you grow your business and increase your entrepreneurship knowledge. In this episode you'll learn: Our favorite books and why What we think leads to the downfall of most businesses How to get inspiration for a business idea How do you grow a following What is the most fun part of The Success Bug How do we come up with consistent content Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/57858ab302bd/tsb-newsletter)
TSB 5: You Are Now Entering A Vibe - W/ Steve Muelz
April 16, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW STEVE MUELZ For our fifth interview, we had the 26-year-old videographer and visual artist, Steve Muelz. Steve has been doing videography for 3 years now. It all started when he started passing out flyers around his campus, promoting his vlog and personal brand where he would record himself making meals, working out, and even offering motivational advice. Through his efforts, Steve was able to gain a large following on campus. Unfortunately, after he graduated from colle...
You Are Now Entering A Vibe - W/ Steve Muelz
April 16, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW STEVE MUELZ For our fifth interview, we had the 26-year-old videographer and visual artist, Steve Muelz. Steve has been doing videography for 3 years now. It all started when he started passing out flyers around his campus, promoting his vlog and personal brand where he would record himself making meals, working out, and even offering motivational advice. Through his efforts, Steve was able to gain a large following on campus. Unfortunately, after he graduated from colle...
Steve Muelz
April 16, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBSteve Muelz (19,000 Instagram followers) is a videographer and visual artist whose work has been reposted by DaBaby, Meg Thee Stallion, and Chris Brown on Instagram. Steve talks about how he created his brand by passing out flyers around his college campus and promoting his vlog where he would record himself making meals, working out, and offering motivational advice. Steve also talks about the scrutiny from family and friends that comes with being a freelancer, and how important it is to co...