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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You Are Now Entering A Vibe - Steve Muelz
April 16, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 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...
From Tragedy to Inspiration - Casey Nava
March 30, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBCasey Nava (President of Navadise Media, Ted Talk Speaker) was an athlete for most of his adolescent life until he suffered from a car accident that temporarily confined him to a wheelchair. Casey talks about how he started his company after overcoming tragedy, how he pitched his idea to initial customers, and how he turned an unfortunate circumstance into a newfound passion. Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/57858ab302bd/tsb-newsletter)
Casey Nava - Navadise
March 30, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBCasey Nava (President of Navadise Media, Ted Talk Speaker) was an athlete for most of his adolescent life until he suffered from a car accident that temporarily confined him to a wheelchair. Casey talks about how he started his company after overcoming tragedy, how he pitched his idea to initial customers, and how he turned an unfortunate circumstance into a newfound passion.
From Tragedy to Inspiration - W/ Casey Nava
March 30, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW CASEY NAVA For our fourth interview, we had the founder of Navadise Media, Casey Nava. Casey was an athlete for most of his adolescent life until he suffered from a tragic car accident that confined him to a wheelchair for quite some time. In overcoming this life obstacle, Casey discovered an entirely new passion: videography and photography. Casey, at just the age of 18, built his first drone and pitched an idea to a local golf course to take a photo of their course for...
TSB 4: From Tragedy to Inspiration - W/ Casey Nava
March 30, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW CASEY NAVA For our fourth interview, we had the founder of Navadise Media, Casey Nava. Casey was an athlete for most of his adolescent life until he suffered from a tragic car accident that confined him to a wheelchair for quite some time. In overcoming this life obstacle, Casey discovered an entirely new passion: videography and photography. Casey, at just the age of 18, built his first drone and pitched an idea to a local golf course to take a photo of their course for...
Starting A Videography Business - Casey Nava
March 30, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBCasey Nava (President of Navadise Media, Ted Talk Speaker) was an athlete for most of his adolescent life until he suffered from a car accident that temporarily confined him to a wheelchair. Casey talks about how he started his company after overcoming tragedy, how he pitched his idea to initial customers, and how he turned an unfortunate circumstance into a newfound passion. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Nik Sharma - SharmaBrands
March 20, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBNik Sharma (Forbes 30 Under 30, Director of DTC at Hint) is a network marketer and DTC (direct-to-consumer business) professional. At just 15 years old, he managed the social media accounts of celebrities like Pitbull, Priyanka Chopra, and MAGIC!. Nik talks about the importance of being able to pitch yourself and your ideas, network, and leverage social media to create opportunities. He also shares some of his top tips for what you should focus on when aiming to scale your business.
Learn Everything About DTC - Nik Sharma
March 20, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBNik Sharma (Forbes 30 Under 30, Director of DTC at Hint) is a network marketer and DTC (direct-to-consumer business) professional. At just 15 years old, he managed the social media accounts of celebrities like Pitbull, Priyanka Chopra, and MAGIC!. Nik talks about the importance of being able to pitch yourself and your ideas, network, and leverage social media to create opportunities. He also shares some of his top tips for what you should focus on when aiming to scale your business. Support...
TSB 3: Learn Everything About DTC - W/ Nik Sharma
March 20, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW NIK SHARMA For our third interview, we are honored to have an entrepreneur that was admitted into Forbes 30 under 30, Nik Sharma. Nik has had an iconic career so far. At just the age of 15 handled he handled the social media accounts for pop stars like Pitbull, Priyanka Chopra, MAGIC!, and others. He now is he is director of direct-to-consumer business, including digital advertising, social media, digital partnerships, customer communication, influencer relationships, an...
Learn Everything About DTC - W/ Nik Sharma
March 20, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW NIK SHARMA For our third interview, we are honored to have an entrepreneur that was admitted into Forbes 30 under 30, Nik Sharma. Nik has had an iconic career so far. At just the age of 15 handled he handled the social media accounts for pop stars like Pitbull, Priyanka Chopra, MAGIC!, and others. He now is he is director of direct-to-consumer business, including digital advertising, social media, digital partnerships, customer communication, influencer relationships, an...
Investor, Entrepreneur, Cannabis Connoisseur – W/ Connor Bruggemann
March 13, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW CONNOR BRUGGEMANN For our second interview, we have an absolute thriller where we talk to the successful investor and entrepreneur Connor Bruggemann. Connor has an unorthodox background, he got into network marketing (also known as multi-level marketing) at a young age and quickly excelled due to his hustle and never give up attitude. From there he taught himself how to trade penny stocks and flipped $10,000 into over $300,000 before entering his senior year of high scho...
The Penny Stock Whiz Kid – Connor Bruggemann
March 13, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBConnor Bruggemann (former VP of Revenue at Herb, featured on Fox Business, MSNBC, HuffPost) is a serial investor who rose to internet fame after flipping $10,000 into $300,000 through penny stocks at just 17 years old. Connor talks about the importance of educating yourself at a young age and why school kinda sucks. He also discusses the steps he took to create financial freedom for himself in high school and how you can do the same. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Connor Bruggemann - Investors Corner
March 13, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBConnor Bruggemann (former VP of Revenue at Herb, featured on Fox Business, MSNBC, HuffPost) is a serial investor who rose to internet fame after flipping $10,000 into $300,000 through penny stocks at just 17 years old. Connor talks about the importance of educating yourself at a young age and why school kinda sucks. He also discusses the steps he took to create financial freedom for himself in high school and how you can do the same.
TSB 2: Investor, Entrepreneur, Cannabis Connoisseur – W/ Connor Bruggemann
March 13, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW CONNOR BRUGGEMANN For our second interview, we have an absolute thriller where we talk to the successful investor and entrepreneur Connor Bruggemann. Connor has an unorthodox background, he got into network marketing (also known as multi-level marketing) at a young age and quickly excelled due to his hustle and never give up attitude. From there he taught himself how to trade penny stocks and flipped $10,000 into over $300,000 before entering his senior year of high scho...
Starting a Business in College - W/ Kevin Rieck
January 23, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW KEVIN RIECK: For our very first interview, we are thrilled to bring on a successful entrepreneur and long-time friend, Kevin Rieck. Kevin attended undergrad with Marcus Cook at Syracuse University, where Kevin flourished as a self-starter and brought to life his company, Ravle. Ravle allows brands to share real traveler stories through interactive video that enable viewers to go beyond the inspiration stage and start planning their own adventure. With a total addressable...
TSB 1: Starting a Business in College - W/ Kevin Rieck
January 23, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBWHY YOU SHOULD KNOW KEVIN RIECK: For our very first interview, we are thrilled to bring on a successful entrepreneur and long-time friend, Kevin Rieck. Kevin attended undergrad with Marcus Cook at Syracuse University, where Kevin flourished as a self-starter and brought to life his company, Ravle. Ravle allows brands to share real traveler stories through interactive video that enable viewers to go beyond the inspiration stage and start planning their own adventure. With a total addressable...
Kevin Rieck - Ravle
January 23, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBKevin Rieck (CEO of Ravle) talks about the mental battle of starting and owning his business in college while feeling pressure to finish his education and the importance of prioritizing your passions early. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)
Starting a Business in College - Kevin Rieck
January 23, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBKevin Rieck (CEO of Ravle) talks about the mental battle of starting and owning his business in college while feeling pressure to finish his education and the importance of prioritizing your passions early. Support the show (https://thesuccessbug.com)