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Driven By PurposeKrzysztof Garlewicz: Hope, Trust, and the North Star of PurposeKrzysztof Garlewicz, founder of Prosperify, believes every breakthrough starts with a breakdown. He helps family businesses resolve conflicts and find their “North Star”—a shared purpose that unites teams, builds trust, and drives lasting success. In this candid conversation, Krzysztof reflects on the role of hope in leadership, lessons from family and business teamwork, and why authenticity and resilience outweigh perfection. His story reveals how purpose can turn challenges into growth and connection.
2025-10-2415 minDriven By PurposeDahryn Trivedi: Enlightenment, Consciousness, and the Power of Divine ConnectionDescription: From mystical childhood experiences to a transformative spiritual awakening, Dahryn Trivedi has devoted her life to exploring and teaching the power of consciousness. In this insightful interview, she discusses how early visions and divine encounters shaped her journey, culminating in her enlightenment in 2012. Dahryn emphasizes that true transformation arises not from practices or psychology but from raising consciousness and embracing divine principles—insights now supported by scientific research. Her story exemplifies resilience, faith, and the potential to live in stillness, authenticity, and light.
2025-10-2416 minDriven By PurposeFrank Astorino: Wealth, Values, and Living with IntegrityFrank Astorino’s journey from walk-on athlete to four-term councilman and respected wealth manager is rooted in merit, perseverance, and doing the right thing. In this candid interview, he discusses how sports, family, and faith shaped his commitment to integrity in public service and finance. He reflects on standing firm in his values, helping families plan for the future, and why legacy depends on character, resilience, and impact—not entitlement.
2025-10-1418 minDriven By PurposeJimmy Greene: Hope, Resilience, and Transforming Setbacks into ComebacksInspired by Rocky in childhood, Jimmy Greene—“The Hope Guy”—has spent nearly 30 years as a psychiatric intervention counselor helping others believe in possibility. In this heartfelt interview, Jimmy shares how his struggles with depression shaped his mission to inspire hope, why vulnerability and gratitude are essential for growth, and how character and mentorship guided his journey. His story reminds us that failure is feedback, not fatal, and with resilience, faith, and purpose, setbacks can lead to powerful comebacks.
2025-10-1427 minDriven By PurposeNancy Ho: From Denial to Clarity, Embracing Love and TruthA health scare in her late twenties transformed Nancy Ho’s life. Previously driven by anger and achievement, she turned inward to uncover the roots of her unhappiness, finding clarity, inner peace, and a deeper purpose. In this candid interview, Nancy discusses how childhood experiences of unconditional and tough love shaped her values, why core principles like truthfulness and resilience guide her coaching, and how true transformation starts with being, not doing. Her story highlights why clarity and authenticity are essential for lasting joy.
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Breaking BarriersDahryn Trivedi: Healing Beyond MedicineJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Dahryn Trivedi, the visionary behind DivineConnection International. In this engaging video, Dahryn shares her inspiring story and insightson how divine blessings, supported by over 6,500 scientific studies, are revolutionizing mentalhealth, nutrition, and human consciousness. Discover how she merges science and spiritualityto tackle humanity's greatest challenges, including mental health and food sustainability.
2025-09-3017 minDriven By PurposeDriven By Purpose featuring Steve HasenmuellerSteve Hasenmueller shares his path to purpose with Rudy Ruettiger as he discusses early transformational moments in his life and career into his work today as a speaker, sales trainer and writer.
2025-09-1919 minDriven By PurposeDriven By Purpose featuring Ruth KleinRuth Klein shares her path to purpose with Rudy Ruettiger including early life stories and recent challenges like living through the Palisades fires in California.
2025-09-1924 minDriven By PurposeDriven By Purpose featuring Shaun CappsShaun Capps discusses finding his purpose with Rudy Ruettiger through his life path of moving from an assistant pastor to today, where he serves as an attorney working personal injury law.
2025-09-1922 minDriven By PurposeDriven By Purpose featuring Dr. Obioma MartinObioma Martin talks with Rudy Ruettiger about her past and journey to trusting and loving herself and others, all leading to her current path as a transformational coach, speaker and author.
2025-09-1920 minDriven By PurposeDriven By Purpose featuring Christopher BrownChristopher Brown sits down with Rudy Ruettiger to share insights and stories from his past growing up in a family of dairy farmers, to how he got into financial advising.
2025-09-1914 minBreaking BarriersFrom Sales Success to Meaningful Life Lessons with Steve HasenmuellerIn this inspiring conversation, sales trainer and mentor Steve Hasenmueller shares how losing everything at 50 compelled him to redefine success through authenticity, accountability, and service. From rebuilding his own life to funding scholarships for youth in Belize, Steve reveals that true fulfillment comes not from perfection but from progress, integrity, and using your gifts to make a positive impact on others.
2025-09-1922 minBreaking BarriersBreaking Barriers in Law and Life with Shaun CappsShaun Capps demonstrates that faith, family, and resilience can overcome any obstacle, frombattling imposter syndrome to supporting clients through their toughest times.Join Shaun Capps, a dedicated personal injury attorney, as he shares his journey from self-doubt to professional advocacy, grounded in faith, family, and perseverance. This inspiringvideo explores how he balances the demands of law with a deeper commitment to service andresilience.
2025-09-1918 minBreaking BarriersSoul-Centered Branding with Ruth KleinIn this insightful conversation, brand strategist and coach Ruth Klein explores how psychology, compassion, and community can unlock self-confidence and a sense of purpose. She discusses how to help adults rediscover their passion and advocates for nurturing children’s self-esteem. Ruth reveals why healing, productivity, and meaningful action are essential to living and leading with brilliance.
2025-09-1924 minBreaking BarriersFrom Abuse to Empowerment—Prioritizing Yourself with Dr. Obioma MartinIn this profoundly moving conversation, Obioma Martin shares her journey through abuse, single parenthood, and starting over with nothing but faith and determination. She explains how choosing herself, embracing vulnerability, and developing her BREATHE framework transformed pain into power, and how you too can find the courage to thrive, not just survive.
2025-09-1922 minBreaking BarriersTransforming Tragedy into Triumph—The Power of Resilience with Krzysztof GarlewiczWhen life presented Krzysztof Garlewicz with devastating challenges - including his daughter’s rare disease and betrayal in business - he chose resilience over defeat, turning setbacks into breakthroughs. In this compelling conversation, he shares how family, faith, and perseverance shaped him into a leader who supports others when they feel most alone.
2025-09-1917 minBreaking BarriersTransforming Setbacks into Comebacks with Jimmy GreeneJimmy Greene, known as ‘The Hope Guy,’ demonstrates that even in our darkest moments, wecan move from depression to resilience and find new possibilities.Join Jimmy Greene, The Hope Guy, as he shares his journey from depression to resilience andhealing. In this heartfelt video, he discusses his mental health struggles and how faith, family,and vulnerability became his lifelines. His story shows that hope is more than a word: it’s a callto Hold On, Possibilities Exist.
2025-09-1918 minBreaking BarriersTrue Wealth Beyond Numbers with Frank AstorinoIn this inspiring interview, wealth strategist Frank Astorino reveals how a near-death experience, combined with years of financial expertise, transformed his philosophy on money and life. Through compelling stories and insights, he demonstrates that true success is rooted in authenticity, resilience, and creating a legacy that reflects your genuine self.
2025-09-1919 minBreaking BarriersThe True Cost of Success (And the Gift of Alignment) with Dr. Stacey Kevin FrickAlthough he appeared “perfect” on paper—a doctor, CEO, and community leader—Dr. Stacey Kevin Frick was struggling internally, living a life that was entirely out of sync with his true self. In this revealing interview, he discusses how experiences of betrayal, self-loathing, and identity conflict inspired him to create the Empowerment Revolution, a movement founded on authenticity, gratitude, and core values that demonstrates why genuine fulfillment comes from within.
2025-09-1920 minBreaking BarriersThere Is More Than Just Money! with Christopher BrownChristopher Brown left a successful career to help high-net-worth clientsfind true fulfillment, showing that money is only part of the story. Join Christopher Brown, founder of Ivy League Financial Advisors, as he shares his journey from management consulting to building a practice that helps clients align their wealth with purpose.In this inspiring video, Chris discusses overcoming burnout and self-doubt while guiding high-net-worth clients through legacy, estate, and life planning. His story shows that true financialadvising is about more than money: it’s about the meaning of life.
2025-09-1913 minBreaking BarriersThe Importance of Genuine Purpose with Genuine PurposeIn this enlightening conversation, transformative coach Nancy Ho reveals how she escaped the trap of material success that left her feeling unfulfilled and realigned her life with love, truth, and clarity. Her journey demonstrates that suffering is optional, growth is a choice, and that having the courage to live authentically could be the breakthrough you’ve been seeking.
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Test. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #152 "You can't scale past a person if everything relies on a person." W Raj KapurMy guest is Rajat "Raj" Kapur! Raj is an entrepreneur, experienced marketer, and the Founder & CEO of &Marketing (and-marketing.com), Raj strives to provide growing businesses with unparalleled marketing strategy and execution services. He is known for bringing the best of "big company" marketing strategies to smaller companies, without the excess baggage. His team of professionals can either augment an existing team, take on the role of "Fractional CMO," or outsource the entire marketing function for a client. In EOS parlance, Raj is the "Visionary" for &Marketing. Raj's quarter century of marketing, sales, and strategy development experience h...
2024-04-1340 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #149 "Simplify your message and test targeted angles for success." W/ Kevin FulmerMy guest is Kevin Fulmer! Kevin is a prominent figure in the equity crowdfunding ecosystem recognized as Crowdscale. Kevin utilizes his insights and experiences to unfold a riveting discussion that unveils the dynamics of scaling within the equity crowdfunding landscape. Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindfulmer/ Website: https://crowdscale.beehiiv.com/ Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date Marketing Expertise and Insights: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalniche... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digi... Instagram: DNA - Digital Niche Agency @d...
2024-03-1548 minTest. Optimize. Scale.T.O.S . Ep #148 "Your offer needs to be irresistible." W/ Nick VerityMy guest is Nick Verity! Nick is the founder and CEO of Cleverly, a LinkedIn marketing firm that draws on insights from thousands of successful B2B outreach campaigns to deliver custom, impactful messages to your ideal clients on the network. By tapping into data-driven strategies, his team effectively targets and engages key decision-makers, funneling them directly into your sales pipeline. Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-verity/ Website: https://www.cleverly.co/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=profile Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date M...
2024-03-1545 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Episode #146 "Bring your community together and take the leap into crowdfunding." W/Jason FrishmanMy guest is Jason Frishman! Jason is the Founder of Netcapital and serves as a mentor and advisor for early stage companies. He currently holds advisory positions at leading organizations in the financial technology ecosystem and has spoken as an external expert at Morgan Stanley, TedX, University of Michigan, YPO, and others. Jason has a background in the life sciences and previously conducted research in medical oncology at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and cognitive neuroscience at the University of Miami, where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Neuroscience. Social and Website: L...
2024-03-0753 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #145 "What you push out should solve a critical problem" W/Darlington OnyeagoroMy guest is Darlington Onyeagoro! Darlington is an experienced, practical and outcome-oriented Strategy and product development consultant with over 14 years of Retail, Microfinance Banking and Fintech experience. Darlington has worked in some prestigious indigenous companies and some multi-national companies. He began his career in GTBank and have worked in Diamond Bank, Primera Africa and was a pioneer director of Opay and the pioneer MD of Okash - a sister company to Opay licensed by the CBN as an MFB. Darlington is the Founder/CEO of Aladdin Digital Bank, the World's first digital bank with an...
2024-03-0744 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Ep #133 "AI generated content is the future of marketing." W/Anupreet SinghMy guest is Anupreet Singh Lamba! Anupreet is the Chief Revenue Officer of Gan.ai, and a young leader with a diverse background in coding, sales, entrepreneurship, and building go-to-market strategies for top VC-backed companies. At Gan.ai, he oversees the scaling of revenue and marketing across all channels. He started his sales career not so long ago in 2016 with Mettl as their Head of US and Europe, which was acquired by Mercer in 2019. After spending some time in the San Francisco office of Mercer, he returned to India to build a GTM engine for Slintel, which...
2024-03-0753 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Episode #130 "Get Started Early to Build Your Network and Trust" W/ Adam DornbuschMy guest is Adam Dornbusch! Adam is a digital media executive with 20+ years of experience developing content strategies for the world's largest brands. Prior to founding EnTribe, Adam spent 4 years building the groundbreaking Community Content & Rewards program at GoPro (GoPro Awards). During his tenure at GoPro, Adam's team licensed millions of photos and videos from the GoPro community for Super Bowl Ads, The GoPro Channel, Out Of Home and In Store marketing. Before GoPro, Adam was licensing citizen journalism from over 50 countries for Al Gore's Current TV (acquired for $500M). Adam has spent his career building scalable content communities...
2024-03-0748 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #147 "Your actions are going to depend on what you consume." Alex FinkMy guest is Alex Fink! Alex is a Tech Executive, Silicon Valley Expat, and the Founder and CEO of the Otherweb, a Public Benefit Corporation that uses AI to help people read news and commentary, listen to podcasts and search the web without paywalls, clickbait, ads, autoplaying videos, affiliate links, or any other junk. Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/temuchin43/ Company Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/otherweb/ Website: https://otherweb.com/ Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date Marketing Expertise and Insights: Facebook: https...
2024-03-0249 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #144 "Keep customizing your messaging until it sticks." W/ Kevin MorrisMy guest is Kevin Morris! Kevin is the founder of Atlas Rd with nearly a decade of expertise in capital raising. Before establishing Atlas Rd, Kevin significantly contributed to equity crowdfunding campaigns, demonstrating leadership and achieving remarkable success at several companies. His track record includes Miso Robotics ($85M), Piestro ($12M), Graze ($17M), Ally Robotics ($5M), DSTLD ($12M/NASDAQ: DBGI), Bobacino ($4M), and Wavemaker/Vebu Labs. His extensive experience positions Atlas Rd as a leader in the capital-raising sector. Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-morris-30510b16/ Website:https://www.atlas-rd.com/
2024-02-0940 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #143 "Experiment and adapt quickly" W/ Thomas ThomisonMy guest is Thomas Thomison! Thomas is a seasoned entrepreneur and enterprise builder: Birthing power-shifted organizations, cultivating decentralized communities, and rewriting the rules of capital, work, and relationships. A co-founder of HolacracyOne, LLC, in 2007, Thomas helped develop and mature Holacracy® into a leading replacement for conventional management power hierarchies. In 2015, he co-launched encode.org llc to upgrade underlying business legal, capital, and social structures with the same self-organizing principles embedded in practices like Holacracy®. In 2019, encode.org launched PowerShift Capital LLC, an organization focused on sourcing and deploying resources for purposeful power-shifted projects. And...
2024-02-0353 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Episode #142 "Patience and Persistence are Key to Unlocking Crowdfunding Success"W/ David ShapiroMy guest is David Shapiro! David is a seasoned professional in digital marketing, helping companies navigate the complexities of digital and traditional corporate communication strategies. With over 30 years of experience in marketing, technology, and finance, he has worked at five global banks and three ad agencies, including a role as CMO for Maxim Group. David's approach is methodical and grounded in extensive experience, contrasting with the often unrealistic promises of many marketing gurus. His expertise reflects a unique blend of marketing, finance, and technology, coining the term "mar-fin-tech" to highlight the interdependence of these business f...
2024-01-2752 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #141 "You always want to start with a solid team." W/ Andrew YakubMy guest is Andrew Yakub! Andrew is the founder of Rayton and has served as its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors since October 2013. Rayton uses patented, particle accelerator-based technology, to produce engineered wafers that can serve as the basis for next-generation electronics impacting industries such as automotive, aerospace, 5G, LED, and solar. At Rayton he has managed over $11M in equity crowdfunding including a $5.5M Reg A+ round in 2017. Prior to Rayton, in September 2009, Mr. Yakub founded and led ReGen America, Inc., a financer of commercial and residential solar photovoltaic s...
2024-01-2049 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #140 "Test different tactics and see what delivers that R.O.I. for you." W/Ariel FeigenbaumMy guest is Ariel Feigenbaum! Ariel is a Co-Founder and serves as the Chief Operating Officer at PeakNIL. PeakNIL is a full-service Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) platform that restructures the way athletes, fans, and brands interact. With a diverse team of business leaders, professional athletes, and renowned celebrities from various genres, its cutting-edge technology ensures seamless transactions, while its commitment to transparency and integritykeeps all parties protected and informed throughout the process. The company aims to create a safe, secure, and transparent ecosystem where high integrity is the cornerstone of every partnership.
2024-01-1250 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #139 "Wait for the opportunity, and then go for it" W/ Erik HubermanMy guest is Erik Huberman! Erik is the CEO & Founder of Hawke Media. Hawke Media is Now valued at over $150 million, Hawke Media is the fastest growing marketing consultancy agency in the United States. Prior to its launch, Erik successfully founded, grew, and sold two e-commerce companies by the age of 26. Erik has since continued to strategically expand his business portfolio inclusive of a handful of company acquisitions, the 2018 launch of Hawke Ventures which reached a closed single fund of $5.6 million, the 2020 launch of his own podcast, HawkeTalk, the 2021 launch of HawkeZ, an agency offering brands the tools needed...
2024-01-0544 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #138 "The ability to pick yourself up is what sets apart the winners from the losers" W/ Josef HolmMy guest is Josef Holm! As the Co-Founder and CEO of Rewardable, Josef Holm is on a mission to transform the way users interact with and earn rewards from online platforms. With over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, he has mastered the art and science of user acquisition, digital marketing, growth hacking, and venture building. His first startup generated $50 million in sales, and his current venture is poised to disrupt the rewards space with blockchain and Web3 technologies. Josef is also a partner at Draper Goren Holm, a web3 venture studio and fund he co-founded...
2023-12-2246 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #137 "Scale in similar communities to obtain a greater ROI" W/Jason WoodMy guest is Jason Wood! Jason is the majority owner of one of the most innovative digital marketing firms in the United States, Specificity, Inc. Specificity is an avant-garde digital marketing strategy firm which constantly seeks and deploys new digital marketing technology and implementation tools - tools for enabling simple add deployment and measurable campaign results. Specificity is an incubator for technology start-ups in the digital marketing arena. Already, Specificity maintains four portfolio digital marketing companies all offering new and unique ways to reach hyper-focused audiences to boost sales for clients. The first, pickpocket, is a fully...
2023-12-1550 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #136 "Be a mentor to help others promote growth within an industry" W/ Mark CianciMy guest is Mark Cianci! Mark represents hedge funds, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, manufacturers, health care and life sciences companies, and clients in other industries in shareholder litigation (including securities litigation and breach of fiduciary duty actions), M&A litigation (including shareholder class actions, disclosure claims, appraisal proceedings, deal certainty litigation, and indemnity disputes), complex commercial litigation, qui tam actions, bankruptcy litigation, and government investigation and enforcement matters. Mark also counsels clients in the blockchain space on a variety of regulatory considerations, including compliance with securities laws. In addition, Mark advises a range of...
2023-12-0851 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Episode #135 "Create trust in the digital space to better connect with your audience" W/Chris WrightMy guest is Chris Wright! Chris is the founder of the AITC. AITC boasts of founders from diverse, high-responsibility backgrounds - Firefighters, Commercial Pilots, EMTs, Air Traffic Controllers, and Humanitarians. These professionals epitomize pro-human dedication and have consistently prioritized humanity's well-being. In essence, AITC thrives on this backbone of real, trusted people dedicated to serving humanity when it truly matters. For more on their initiative: Explainer Video: https://youtu.be/racuWoXCOHw Landing Page: TheAITC.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwrightaitc/ Website: https://landing-page-aitc.vercel.app/ For more episodes and...
2023-12-0253 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Episode #134 "Start creating video now, to create an emotional connection" W/John BertinoMy guest is John Bertino! John has always been deeply fascinated by the art and science of crafting an exceptional marketing strategy. John's professional background stems from a decade in the agency space, where he consulted with clients on SEO and inbound marketing campaigns. During that time, John watched salespeople and marketing agencies fight to one-up each other and impress prospective clients with industry jargon, flashy proposals, and agency bluster. They didn't have the clients' best interests at heart. John knew there had to be a better way. Enter TAG: the world's first marketing consultancy with a 100...
2023-11-2656 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Episode #132 "From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Navigating the Startup Landscape" W/Stephen ForteMy guest is Stephen Forte! As Founder and CEO of The BuildClub, Stephen Forte spearheads a tech revolution in the construction sector, making building materials readily available on-demand. With extensive experience leading businesses in the US and China, Stephen excels as a software architect and CEO, adept at applying advanced technologies such as AI to traditionally low-tech fields. His efforts have consistently translated into substantial value for stakeholders. Stephen holds 15 awarded patents in mobile and software technology and has a history of founding tech startups that culminate in successful exits. His global leadership experience includes...
2023-11-1049 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Ep #131"Social proof is the magic to breaking down barriers with your audience" W/ Mickie KennedyMy guest is Mickie Kennedy! Mickie realized that small businesses desperately need a press release service they could actually afford. Beforehand, he'd been working at a PR company when a small business owner called, saying to Mickie "We won an award and I want to send out one press release. I've called all the PR firms in the Yellow Pages and they all have a minimum starting price of $20,000! Can you help me?" Mickie had to confess that the big PR company had the same minimum spend, but he saw an opportunity to help — and eReleases was born. ...
2023-11-0353 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #129 "There's a difference between what people say they do and what they actually do." W/Oliver SweetMy guest is Oliver Sweet! Oliver has been running the Ethnography Centre of Excellence for the last 15 years. His experience spans both the public and private sector. He directs global ethnographic work that spans numerous sectors, including FMCG, Healthcare, Automotive, and Financial Services. Through his experience, Oliver often combines anthropological thinking about how culture affects our lives, with social and cognitive psychology on how to create behavioural interventions. This mix of culture insight and behavioural science allows his work to truly focus on many of the unspoken drivers of consumer behaviour. His work has spanned over 35 countries around the...
2023-10-2347 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale.#128 "Audit the competition before launching your campaign." W/Ruth HedgesMy guest is Ruth Hedges! Ruth is a renowned expert in Crowdfunding and a pioneering figure in the legislation that led to the JOBS Act's Title III 4(a)(6), known as the crowdfunding bill. Her contributions earned her invitations to the White House's "Crowdfunding Champions of Change" event and Capitol Hill, where she showcased her innovative technology. Ruth co-founded RiseUpCrowdfunding.com in collaboration with The Coca-Cola Company, aiming to empower diverse entrepreneurs who have limited access to capital. Her advocacy for crowdfunding has garnered significant media attention, including features in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Inc...
2023-10-1350 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Episode #127 "We're in a Moment of Evolution For The Marketing Industry" W/ Samir BalwaniMy guest is Samir Balwani! Samir is the Founder and CEO of QRY, a media agency for direct-to-consumer (DTC) and e-commerce brands. They have a media methodology and testing framework that's helped brands like Delsey and Peak Design scale their business online. Before starting QRY, Samir worked as a Senior Manager of OPEN Brand Strategy for American Express. Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirbalwani/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareqry/ Website: https://www.weareqry.com/ For more episodes and information, visit us at https://www.digitalnicheagency.com/me...
2023-10-0646 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #126 "The secret to driving traffic is a proven marketing agency." W/ Nate DodsonMy guest is Nathaniel Dodson, Esq.! Nate advises clients on matters related to securities, financing, real estate, opportunity zones, and M&A. Prior to his law practice, Nate was a former investment broker and advisor providing a level of knowledge and experience in investment sales, structures, and asset protection. Through leveraging his expertise in the industry along with the help from his long list of trusted connections, Nathaniel has represented over $2 Billion in real estate and business funding transactions. Mr. Dodson received his bachelor's in economics from the University of Texas at Austin and Juris Doctorate from the University...
2023-09-2948 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Episode #125 "Harness your team to create efficient processes to propel your brand" W/Katy TrostMy guest is Katy Trost! Katy Trost is an esteemed coach and advisor to tech CEOs in London and New York City, specializing in helping them become more effective leaders and cultivate healthy organizations, particularly during periods of growth like Series B and beyond. Her impressive client portfolio includes companies backed by prominent investors such as SoftBank, First Round Capital, Primary Venture Partners, Felix Capital, Octopus Ventures, Inflexion, Maven, and others. Katy serves as a coach and judge for renowned programs like Tech Nation Future Fifty, Upscale, Octopus Ventures, Techstars, Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs, PwC Fintech, and the Mayor of...
2023-09-2349 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Episode #124 "Set-up, Sales, & Scale: Build sustainable growth" W/Charles E. Guadet IIMy guest is Charles E. Guadet II. He is the author of "The Predictable Profits Playbook: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Dominating Any Market and Staying on Top" and host of The Beyond 7-Figures Podcast. He's been an entrepreneur since the age of 4, created his first multi-million dollar business at 24, and has helped many others earn their spot on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies while generating millions with his strategies. He's received numerous awards and recognition (including founding a company named as "One of the Best Seed Stage Companies" by Ernst & Young) and has had his...
2023-09-1553 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Episode #123 "The data will lead you to the correct path." W/ Kurt UhlirMy guest is Kurt Uhlir! Kurt is a globally recognized marketer, operator, and speaker. As a dynamic and charismatic speaker on marketing and innovation, Kurt's speaking experience includes speeches across the United States and Europe in addition to presenting at prominent industry events such as PPAI, GDC, the White House, and private company/team workshops. He advises leaders, from startup founders to private-equity backed CEOs to the President of the United States. Kurt is a popular and entertaining commentator and has appeared on national television shows and periodicals including the Wired, TechCrunch, Thrive Global, USA...
2023-09-0850 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Episode #122 "Invest in your team and the people around you." W/ William EilersMy guest is William Eilers! William understands the need to balance capital management with the reality of building a thriving business. William is a native of West Virginia. After 15 years in Miami, William relocated to Asheville, NC. As principal of his own firm, he spent over 15 years in the securities and compliance space. From SEC compliance to mergers and acquisitions, William has been involved in all aspects of securities law. Building on years of experience, William drives the corporate securities focus of Smith Eilers, striving to help companies navigate the pitfalls of finance and public markets and...
2023-09-0249 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Episode #121 "Leadership is in service of others." w/ Zach MontroyMy guest is Zach Montroy! Zach is an experienced strategic leader helping organizations deliver tactical solutions in areas of strategic planning, marketing & communications, people strategy, organizational change, and business process improvement. Zach provides creative and strategic solutions to help organizations align their mission, values, uniqueness, and competencies with their strategic plan. In all of his work, Zach seeks to provide enduring value by coaching leaders to understand and live out their innate gifts, strengths, talents, and passions in an emotionally healthy, authentic, results-oriented way. Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/z...
2023-08-2539 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Episode #119 "Treat your business like a franchise "W/ Joe ArdeeserMy guest is Joe Ardeeser! Joe is a former digital agency owner of 12 years – and has the battle scars to prove it. He's worked with notable brands such as Bluetooth, T-Mobile, and Scantron and built his agency from just himself to a team of 12. After selling his agency, Joe decided to take his passion for sales and proposal writing and create Smart Pricing Table - interactive proposal software that cuts down on back and forth, incorporates upsells, and helps generate proposals at lightning speed. Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeardeeser/ Website: ht...
2023-08-1154 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Episode #118 "Unleash your businesses potential with the E-commerce giant, Amazon" w/Michael BeggMy guest is Michael Begg! Michael went to school in Philadelphia. After graduation, he started working in consulting. He went to Deloitte out of school. And then, after that, he moved into real estate development. Michael started trying to find ways to use his knowledge, his expertise to build other revenue streams, but at the same time, he started getting into eCommerce. Between the two, he was doing some freelance work for real estate valuations, and real estate consulting on Upwork, and then he was also building the eCommerce side. He started publishing some eBooks on Kindle, started making...
2023-08-0446 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Episode #114 "Time is the most precious asset we have." W/ Barbara TurleyMy guest is Barbara Turley! Barbara is an investor, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of The Virtual Hub – a business she started by accident that exploded in the space of 12 months to become one of the leading companies that recruit, trains, and manages virtual assistants in the digital marketing and social media space for businesses who need to free up time and energy so they can go to the next level. Barbara is also Mum to her gorgeous daughter Ruby, wife to her best friend Eti, and an adventure lover with a passion for horses, skiing, tennis, and time out in...
2023-07-1248 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Episode #113 "Mentality is key: you have to be all in and do what it takes to win." W/ A.T.My guest is Anthony Tassone (A.T.)! A.T. is a former quantitative trader and fintech executive. He founded GreenKey, an advanced audio analytics platform for Wall Street banks, in 2014. GreenKey was acquired in 2021 by VoxSmart. Anthony is currently the Co-founder and CEO of Truleo, a body camera analytics platform developed in partnership with the FBI National Academy alumni. Truleo processes 100% of body camera videos for police departments to help automate supervision, facilitate coaching, and promote police professionalism. Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyta... Website: https://www.truleo.co/
2023-07-1149 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #112 "Don't be afraid to pivot to find the right formula."w/Troy HelmingMy guest is Troy Helming! Troy is a Unicorn Founder (with 6 company exits) and a modern-day industrialist. He's an inventor (60+ patent claims), an elite athlete, an author (1 book + 100s of articles), and a clean energy executive. He's founded companies that have generated more than $30 Billion of economic impact, and he serves on numerous boards. He's a longtime wellness practitioner & yogi. He's a former runway model, former gymnast & national champion (1990) and 2-time All-American male cheerleader, and an American Ninja Warrior. Troy was invited to compete on the hit NBC show in Seasons 10 & 12, was ranked #8 in the world in t...
2023-06-2355 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #111 "If you want to scale, niche a service, and niche an industry." w/ Jody GrundenMy guest is Jody Grunden! Jody is a Partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors, an accounting visionary with over 20 years of experience. Jody co-founded Summit CPA Group, a trailblazing firm that pioneered fully distributed operations--making it the first fully distributed accounting firm in the country--and became the top provider of Virtual CFO Services in North America. In 2022, Summit joined forces with Anders CPAs + Advisors, rebranding as Summit Virtual CFO by Anders. This merger brings numerous advantages to Anders, aligning with Jody's vision of changing the way people think about accounting. These include enhancing the "hybrid" work environment, establishing thought leadership i...
2023-06-1550 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Episode #110 "Understand your audience by connecting with their emotion."w/Wayne ReuversMy guest is Wayne Reuvers! Wayne is the founder of LiveTechnology Holdings, a dominant player in marketing automation, versioning, and customization industry. He has founded seven companies and is an investor in nine – having raised and invested more than $35 million in these companies. At the age of 14, he developed, marketed, and sold his first software product, a technical analysis program for the stock market called Graph-It. After a short period of time in the military, he produced derivative modeling software, created the fastest fingerprint-matching algorithm, rolled out the first web-pixel tracking system, designed a web programming language, built a hi...
2023-06-091h 00Test. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #109 "Failure is not the end; it's a stepping stone towards success."w/Lindsey CarnettMy guest is Lindsey Carnett! Lindsey is the CEO and president of Marketing Maven, a bicoastal lifestyle and consumer marketing agency. With over two decades of experience, Lindsey founded Marketing Maven in 2009 to provide PR and marketing solutions for clients and deliver measurable results. The agency specializes in international and domestic public relations, social media, reputation management, direct response marketing, and more. Marketing Maven has been recognized as one of the Most Entrepreneurial Companies and Fastest Growing Companies in America. They work with clients in various industries, including health, nutrition, hospitality, beauty, fashion, and consumer goods. The...
2023-06-0231 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #108 "Marketing is an activity that helps a business facilitate a trade." W/ Stæven FreyMy guest is Stæven Frey! Stæven is the founder, principal, and senior brand strategist of Quantum Branding. Stæven guides the everyday conversations, strategy, and thinking, grounding the company with passion, purpose, and values. He loves typography, productivity apps, shortcut keys, oranges, scooters, white mochas, coke zeros + cats. He hates condiments and mean girls. Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staevenlewisfrey/ Brand Assets Checklist- https://bit.ly/brandsciencechecklist Website: https://www.quantumbranding.agency/ Brandpreneur™- https://www.quantumbranding.agency/brandpreneur/ For more episodes and information, visit...
2023-05-191h 04Test. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. Episode #107 "Build trust with your audience before inviting them to subscribe." W/ Borys PikalovMy guest is Borys Pikalov! Borys is the Co-founder of an award-winning startup, Stobox, in the field of financial technology. Stobox help businesses get financed, empower the poor, and make fraud impossible. Borys has personally completed 2500+ hours of research in the field of tokenized securities. Borys also advises the government of Ukraine on the development of legislation and the ecosystem for virtual assets. Borys is the author of the book "How to attract investment with STO. A practical guide," written in collaboration with Malta Digital Innovation Authority. Borys was previously a researcher in...
2023-05-0556 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale Episode #106 "Revolutionize Healthcare Entrepreneurship through Systematic Technology Advancement."My guest is AJ Asgari! AJ is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse range of professional experiences. He is a licensed doctor of pharmacy and the owner of multiple pharmacies. Additionally, he is a successful real estate investor and bank owner. He is a husband and a father, but also a dedicated entrepreneur who is passionate about helping others reach their full potential. As the founder and CEO of Drugstore2Door, he is dedicated to making healthcare more accessible and convenient for people through independent pharmacies. With his wealth of knowledge and experience in t...
2023-04-2144 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #105 "YouTube Ads are an untapped gold rush for performance." w/ Marcus SvedinMy guest is Marcus Svedin! Marcus is a digital marketer who has created his own 6-figure online business. From there, he launched a successful digital marketing agency, Titan Marketer. Titan Marketer is a high-level digital marketing agency that takes the frustrating unknown out of your advertising. They provide complete done-for-you solutions, consulting, and step-by-step training programs to assist you in taking your business to the next level by utilizing YouTube Marketing. Marcus has helped over 500 entrepreneurs get the results they wanted with their digital marketing. Among these are people and businesses ranging from brand-new affiliate m...
2023-04-141h 04Test. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #104 "It's important to keep your investors in the loop with everything." w/Michael GolombMy guest is Michael Golomb! Michael is an accomplished leader with a successful track record in launching startups and leading mid-size to large public corporations through explosive growth, M&A transactions, and IPOs. Michael has an impressive ability to value businesses, inspire teams, and achieve success. Michael's most notable achievements include co-founding a successful JV with Morgan Stanley and MCP PE Fund in Europe, leading a $46M public offering of common stock at DZSI, and helping build Bitfury, a hyper-growth blockchain infrastructure company from zero to over $500M valuation. Michael also founded FanVestor, an SEC/FINRA-regulated micro-securitization/f...
2023-04-0746 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #103 "You got to learn to take a punch. You got to throw the punch. Just don't stay down. " W/Rick NarianiMy guest is Rick Nariani! Ricky is the Founder and CEO of WANTD, which is a social commerce marketplace focused on sneakers and streetwear. He founded his company in 2020 and was part of Y-Combinator's W22 batch. Rick recently led WANTD through a seed round and is backed by reputable VCs, such as Slow Ventures, Pioneer Fund, and Goodwater Capital. Prior to his start-up, Rick was an Associate Partner in IBM's M&A team with a focus on Artificial Intelligence. Prior to that, he'd spent several years with IBM's Corporate Strategy team and was a strategy consultant for v...
2023-03-3132 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #102 "Put the community into the design process as much as possible" W/ Aggroed LighthackerMy guest is Aggroed Lighthacker! Lighthacker studied theater, chemistry, and education in college before working at BASF, the world's largest chemical company. After teaching in the inner city and wealthier school districts, he started teaching at a military college in Massachusetts, where he adopted software that pushed his students to new heights. He later co-founded Splinterlands.com, a successful trading card game that has been played tens of millions of times and is now the most frequently played game in crypto. Dr. Reich focuses on fundraising, sales, marketing, financials, game development, and community development for the game.
2023-03-2941 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #101 "Partnerships are a big part of being an entrepreneur." W/ Amir ReichmanMy guest is Amir Reichman. Amir is BiondVax's CEO. He previously was Head of Global Vaccines Engineering Core Technologies at GSK Vaccines in Belgium. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Novartis Vaccines' Global Vaccines Supply Chain Management organization. He was the first employee of NeuroDerm Ltd., a company focused on transdermal drug delivery, and served as Senior Scientist until his departure in 2009. He earned a M.Sc. in Biotechnology Engineering from Ben-Gurion University and an MBA in Finance and Health Care Management from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Socials and Website: Linkedin: https...
2023-03-0348 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #100 "Take what works and double down on it."W/ Galiano TiramaniMy guest is Galiano Tiramani. Galiano is a founder of Boxabl, a startup changing housing by mass-producing buildings the way we build everything else. An entrepreneur who has founded several successful startups, Galiano leverages his unconventional background to lead Boxabl during its rapid early-stage growth. Socials and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galianotiramani/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boxabl Website: https://www.boxabl.com/ For more episodes and information, visit us at https://www.digitalnicheagency.com/media Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://op...
2023-02-2434 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #99 "Taking care of your team should be the number one priority "W/ Brian HaugliMy guest is Brian Haugli. Brian is the CEO of SideChannel, who has been driving security programs for two decades and brings a true practitioner's approach to the industry. He creates a more realistic way to address information security and data protection issues for organizations. He has led programs for the DoD, Pentagon, Intelligence Community, Fortune 500, and many others. Brian is a renowned speaker and expert on NIST guidance, threat intelligence implementations, and strategic organizational initiatives. Brian is the contributing author for the latest book from Wiley, "Cybersecurity Risk Management: Mastering the Fundamentals Using the NIST Cybersecurity F...
2023-02-1750 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #98 "The Value of Relationships is the key to any type of success." W/ Maurice HamiltonMy guest is Maurice Hamilton! Maurice is the CEO and founder of Infinavate, a Global Digital Transformation firm that provides business consulting services to assist enterprises and government entities with cybersecurity, creating a digital innovative business infrastructure and increasing profitability utilizing artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain. At Infinivate, he manages complex enterprise-level problems and creates innovative, cost-effective, and viable solutions for all stakeholders. His approach involves collaborating and capitalizing on the synergies between thought leadership and innovative business transformative opportunities. Socials and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricehamilton/ Website: https...
2023-02-1047 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #97 "Even if you get a one-to-one return, it's still worth optimizing." W/ Kyle KaneMy guest is Kyle Kane! Kyle is an accomplished content creator, executive producer, TEDx speaker, award-winning marketer, and brand expert. He is now the Chief Marketing Officer for Nobody Studios. His previous venture, 180 South, ranked on the Inc. 500 list as the #13 Fastest Growing Company in America and #24 in Global Marketing and Advertising. Kyle has crafted creative campaigns for some of the world's premier artists & brands (Katy Perry, Kylie Jenner, Samsung, etc.), resulting in a global market value of over $1B in sales. Website: http://www.nobodystudios.com For more episodes and information, visit us at h...
2023-02-0344 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #Episode #96 "Data fuels our industry and everything related to trading." W/ Yael TamarMy guest is Yael Tamar! Yael is the CEO & Co-Founder, SolidBlock, a real estate tokenization company. Yael is a recognized leader in property tokenization and has a background that includes marketing, finance, trading, compliance, and entrepreneurship in public and private companies. As an early mover in the blockchain space, Yael serves at the helm of FIBREE, Foundation for International Blockchain and Real Estate Expertise (the leading international network for exchanging knowledge in the real estate industry) and as a Founder of Women in Block. With over 100 blockchain speaking engagements and an educational podcast program, Yael is recognized as one o...
2023-01-2745 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #92 "Identify your goal, stay focused, and find which pieces you need to achieve them.W/ John Climaco"My guest is John M. Climaco. John M. Climaco, JD is the Chairman and CEO of CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (NASDAQ: CNSP) a company Mr. Climaco took public in 2019. CNS is engaged in the research and development of new treatments for malignancies of the brain and central nervous system. The Company's lead candidate is Berubicin, an anthracycline developed at the prestigious University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the largest cancer research and treatment center in the world. A seasoned entrepreneur, executive, attorney and director, Mr. Climaco has a distinctive record of business successes and more than 19 years of experience m...
2022-12-3051 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #91 The future involves gaining freedom from decentralized financial services. W/ Gabriel SadounMy guest is Gabriel Sadoun. Gabriel is a French American dual citizen born in Paris, France, but currently resides in Miami, Florida. With degrees in Economics & Finance, Gabriel is the Head of U.S. Business Development at Digishares. He is a Former investment banking associate at a small boutique firm in NYC. Gabriel Worked on capital raises and M& A within the alternative investment management industry. After learning about the potential of blockchain technology to enable a new wave of democratization of capital markets, Gabriel joined DigiShares in April 2021 in its mission to help bring automation and liquidity to rea...
2022-12-2338 minTest. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #90 "Moving to automation of production quickly within the company is fundamental" W/ Ian CliffordMy guest is Ian Clifford. Ian currently works as the Founder, Chair, and CEO of FuelPositive. He previously worked at ZENN Motor Company Inc as the Co-Founder & CEO. Ian Clifford attended the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1980. Social & Website Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fuel_positive/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/fuel_positive?s=20&t=CuNfLbdDjn4THMVCqUrZ-w Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FuelPositive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fuelpositive/?originalSubdomain=ca Website: https://fuelpositive.com/ For more episodes and information, visit us at https://www.digitalnicheagency.com/media...
2022-12-1640 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#59 “Your Customers & Investors are Your Best Salespeople” w/ Erin HollowayThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Erin Holloway, President of FundAmerica by Prime Trust. Erin walks us through how she was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale her businesses. Erin is an innovative thinker and strategist with extensive experience in global client management and Procure to Pay. She is an accomplished advocate and troubleshooter in both internal and client facing situations. She believes safeguarding client relationships is paramount. Erin has a proven record of thriving in challenging situations through collaboration and partnership. Customers see her as a trusted advisor due to her “Customer for Life” philo...
2021-10-2141 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#58 "Communication with Your Investors is Key " w/ Balky NairThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Balky Nair, President & CEO of Oscilla Power Inc. Balky walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Balky is passionate about building great businesses from the ground up and is familiar with all the details and challenges associated with the process including fundraising, building customer/partner relationships, aggressive product development schedules, strategic partnering, cash flow management, marketing of future products and team building. On the technical side, Balky enjoys driving technology/product evolution from the concept stage to commercial sales and is experienced...
2021-10-1438 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#57 "The Alchemy of a Successful Campaign" w/ Dele AtandaThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Dele Atanda, Founder & CEO of metaMe Inc. Dele walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Dele focuses on bringing solutions that advance empathy and humanity from the future into the present. Specifically he is a strategist, innovator, experience architect, data alchemist, author, crypto-revolutionary and ethical systems catalyst. metaMe is the world's first self sovereign AI and Universal Smart Data marketplace. It is built on the mPod Protocol introducing a new class of Smart Data asset that merge smart contracts with data and...
2021-10-0753 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#49 "Think Beyond the Raise" w/ Billy CokerThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Billy Coker, Creative Director & Strategist at Digital Niche Agency. Billy walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Billy Coker is a Creative Director & Strategist with over 20 years experience in helping companies develop and optimize their advertising campaigns. He has spent a good number of years using photoshop to make his friends and family laugh, which he considers a job perk. Billy is a Los Angeles native and now lives and works in Chattanooga, TN. For more epis...
2021-08-0543 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#37 How to Build Momentum for Your Startup W/ Ramses VillelaThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Ramses Villela, CEO & Founder of Cybermillions. Ramses walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Mr. Ramses Villela Gaona is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience. Started his career working in Broker-Dealers in Mexico as a stockbroker, then moved to trade FX. He is specialized in SPOT, Forwards, NDFS and Options. Cybermillions is a team of highly motivated individuals with very diverse backgrounds such as Finance, Software Development, Math, and IT. And they noticed how complicated is for Foundations to raise fund...
2021-05-1353 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#36 The Legalities Behind Crowdfunding W/ Jeffrey MarksThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Jeffrey Marks, Corporate Attorney & Entrepreneur. Jeffrey walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Jeffrey has over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate attorney. As an entrepreneur, Jeffrey has founded and helped grow numerous companies, including, Titan Nightlife Group, Inc., a successful restaurant development company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, ConversionPoint Technologies, Inc., an ecommerce technology company, and YourFare, a restaurant technology company. As an attorney, Jeffrey has advised a wide variety of companies ranging from start-ups to middle market companies in v...
2021-05-0644 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#34 You Don't Fail, You Learn W/ Manny LarcherThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Manny Larcher, CEO of Stopwatch Creative. Manny walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Manny is a first-generation American, with family roots from St.Lucia. As the CEO of Stopwatch Creative, he leads strategy and execution, and driving a positive ROI for clients. Stopwatch Creative is a marketing and advertising agency and start-up studio, incubating platforms such as CollaborateandElevate.com and more. Manny has had the opportunity to work with brands and mentors to hone and develop skills in brand management & growth, spon...
2021-04-1553 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#33 How to Target Your Ads to the Best Audiences W/ Rolan ReichelThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Rolan Reichel, CEO and Founder of Arrow AI. Rolan walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Rolan is a CEO and entrepreneur focused on building and delivering real solutions for businesses with a radical focus on value and growth online. He believes the ability to build your business on the web is more important than ever and the technologies that support that growth need to meet the business owner at the intersection of their everyday lives - easy to use, empowered with AI, automated, mo...
2021-04-0845 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#32 Authentic PR is a Foundation for Success W/ Joel AndrenThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Joel Andren, CEO and Founder of PressFriendly. Joel walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Joel is a startup entrepreneur and has worked in PR in-house, on the agency side and as a client. For the last 10 years, he has immersed himself in the San Francisco startup community and is an active speaker and advisor. Joel was marketing lead and employee #4, 5 and 6 at early-stage software companies and co-founded enterprise storage company, Bitcasa. He received an MA in Communication with a PR focus and started hi...
2021-04-0158 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#31 The Growing Potential of Regulation Crowdfunding W/ Oscar JofreThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Oscar Jofre, C0-Founder & CEO of KoreConX. Oscar walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Oscar is currently one of the Top 10 Global Thought Leaders in Equity Crowdfunding, a Top 5 Fintech Influencer, Top 10 Blockchain and a Top 50 InsureTech. He has published an eBook that has been downloaded in over 20 countries, and been distributed by partners worldwide. Oscar is a featured speaker on Fintech, regulated, equity crowdfunding, compliance, shareholder management, investor relations, and transparency in the USA, Australia, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Canada, Si...
2021-03-2558 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#30 How to Build Compelling Brand Campaigns W/ Andrea PereiraThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Andrea Pereira, Founder of Rocket Science Branding. Andrea walks us through how she was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale her businesses. Andrea is a marketing professional with extensive experience in branding, project management and custom merchandise sourcing. As Founder of the newly created Rocket Science Branding she strives to engage with her clients to create thoughtful collateral, develop strategic positioning, and design unique swag to excite consumers and grow brands. Building compelling campaigns and helping brands grow are her top priorities. She has worked with organizations ranging from sta...
2021-03-1852 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#29 Making Equity Crowdfunding Work for You W/ David WillisThis week Jason Fishman speaks with David Willis CEO & Founder of Equity Crowdfunding Masterclass. David walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Equity Crowdfunding expert David Willis is an in-demand speaker at Equity Crowdfunding events and film festivals, including The Crowd Invest Summit, The Founder's Summit, Canon USA, Digital Entertainment World, The Valley Film Festival, Digital Hollywood, and the Dayton Film Commission. In addition, his methods are being taught in entertainment law classes at UCLA and the University of Florida. He is currently a Director and Producer at th...
2021-03-111h 09
Test. Optimize. Scale.#28 Focusing on Equity Crowdfunding's Bright Future W/ Kinsey CroninThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Kinsey Cronin SVP & Head of Business Development at Prime Trust. Kinsey walks us through how she was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale her businesses. Kinsey Cronin is Vice President of Business Development at Prime Trust, the leading blockchain-driven trust company delivering cutting-edge custodial and compliance solutions to funds, platforms, exchanges, and token offerings. Prior to joining Prime Trust, Kinsey spent several years at StartEngine helping entrepreneurs raise over $60M via STOs and other online offerings under JOBS Act regulations. Kinsey is a graduate of Pepperdine University and lives in Los Ang...
2021-03-0452 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#27 Efficient B2B Marketing Strategies W/ Dan EnglanderThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Dan Englander CEO & Founder of Sales Schema. Dan walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Dan Englander is the CEO and Founder of Sales Schema, a fractional business team for marketing agencies. Prior to founding Sales Schema, Dan was the first employee and Head of New Business at IdeaRocket as well as the Account Coordinator at DXagency. Currently, Dan and his team have executed over 7,000 campaigns, won millions in lifetime revenue, and have generated 3,000+ agency/brand meetings for clients with companies such as Birchbox, St...
2021-02-2539 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#25 When it Comes to SEO, Play to Your Strengths W/ Harry SandersThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Harry Sanders, CEO & Founder of StudioHawk. Harry walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Harry is the founder and director of StudioHawk, an award-winning dedicated SEO agency in Australia, specialising in providing quality SEO services to businesses.Harry started StudioHawk from very humble beginnings and has since grown the company to a team of 30 dedicated SEO specialists in 5 years to become the largest dedicated SEO agency in Australia (while also expanding to London). Since then the company has gone on to win th...
2021-02-1143 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#24 New and Improved Ways to Meet Your Crowdfunding Goals W/ Allen JebsenThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Allen Jebsen, VP of Sales at StartEngine. Allen walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Allen is the Vice President of Sales and Business Development at StartEngine. StartEngine is the premier equity crowdfunding platform, connecting Millennials and aspiring investors with tomorrow's progressive companies. StartEngine aims to revolutionize the startup business model by helping individuals invest in private companies on a public platform for the first time in history, thereby helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. StartEngine has been in the equity crowdfunding business sin...
2021-02-0451 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#23 An Exclusive Look Inside Regulation Crowdfunding Portals. W/ Jonny PriceThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Jonny Price, Director of Fundraising at Wefunder. Jonny walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Jonny Price is the Director of Fundraising at Wefunder, which helps startups and small businesses raise capital through investment crowdfunding. Wefunder is a Public Benefit Corporation and B Corp that (1) employs a democratic approach to capital to fund more women, founders of color, and other under-funded entrepreneurs. And (2) enables anyone to benefit from the wealth created by growing businesses, not just rich people. Befor...
2021-01-2859 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#22 Insider Tips For Equity Crowdfunding w/ Chuck PettidThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Chuck Pettid, Head of CF Portal at Republic. Chuck walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Chuck is CEO of the Crowdfunding Portal at Republic, a leading equity crowdfunding portal, and co-producer of the international television series Meet the Drapers. He is also GP of micro VC fund RainmakeMe and sits on the board of PantyProp and RidersShare. Chuck has an MBA from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business and a BS from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Republic is w...
2021-01-2129 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#20 How To Build Your Brand's Story. w/ Stephanie JirochThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Stephanie Jiroch, CEO & Chief Story Strategist, BrandPsyche Strategies. Stephanie walks us through how she was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale her businesses. Stephanie Jiroch is the Chief Story Strategist at BrandPsyche Strategies, a boutique marketing agency dedicated to building powerful companies with unforgettable stories. She's spent the last eight years living and working with startups and companies in Singapore, France, United Kingdom, United States, and China (to name just a few). With an eMBA and as a current Doctoral student studying the effects of marketing messages on...
2021-01-0754 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#13 Marketing Requires Out of the Box Thinking. w/ Sean FordThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Sean Ford, Head of Strategy at TRAXone. Sean walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Sean Ford is a serial entrepreneur with a deep understanding of the advertising industry. Sean started his career at Bloomberg selling the core terminal to Fortune 500 corporations to help them manage their FX and Commodity risk. After 5 years in sales, Sean decided to put his analytical skills to work by joining the research arm of Bloomberg: Bloomberg Intelligence. Sean covered the media and advertising industry and gained a deep un...
2020-10-081h 01
Test. Optimize. Scale.#12 Building Your Net Worth with Your Network. w/ Steve MoralesThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Steve Morales, VP of NYDJ. Steve walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses. Steve Morales is a master marketer. He is currently the VP of Marketing at NYDJ. Before NYDJ, Steve created and executed expert marketing initiatives at various companies, starting at Warner Bros. Records, Riot Squad Management, Go Merch, Tuff Gong Worldwide, Siren, Synergy Global Entertainment, eekoh,Trendy Butler, n:Philanthropy, and even co-founded both Kino and Loudley. NYDJ is the number-one women's denim brand at department stores in the United Stat...
2020-09-2457 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#11 How To Manage Expectations with Evaluations. w/ Karl SjogrenThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Karl Sjogren, author of The Fairshare Model. Karl walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his business. Karl Sjogren is a consulting CFO/Controller skilled in start-up and turnaround situations. He is also currently a project resource for established companies. His 2019 book, The Fairshare Model, presents an idea for a performance-based capital structure for a venture-stage initial public offering--a public raise of venture capital. The concept can be applied to a blockchain venture that raises equity capital via an initial coin offering. He calls it the Fa...
2020-09-1739 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#10 How to Build Your Brand Up. w/ Justin WuThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Justin Wu, Founder of CoinState. Justin walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his business. Justin Wu is a growth marketer who shares daily content on LinkedIn around building brands, products and communities. Justin's helped brands achieve over $3m in Kickstarter and launched a SaaS company $100k MRR / $1MM ARR within first year. He also cofounded one of the largest growing Marketing communities called - Stacking Growth. They host monthly meetups in LA, NYC, and Seattle. Twitter-https:https://twitter.com/hack...
2020-09-1051 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.#8 How to Master Performance Marketing. w/ JP JohlThis week Jason Fishman speaks with JP Johl, CEO and Founder of AdTribute Agency. JP walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his business. With over 8+ years of professional experience, JP has overseen more than $250 million in ad spend for some of the biggest brands in the world, including Uber, Lyft, Wish, Macy's, Chevy, Nissan, as well as a variety of other startups. AdTribute was founded in San Francisco by CEO Jagpal "JP" Johl in partnership with 19 York to rethink traditional performance marketing models. AdTribute helps the w...
2020-07-231h 08
Test. Optimize. Scale.#7 How to Predict the Future of Cryptocurrency. w/ Rob McNealyThis week Jason Fishman speaks with Rob McNealy, CEO and Founder of TUSC. Jeremy walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his business. TUSC is TUSC – The Universal Settlement Coin – is an open source, pure payments cryptocurrency project built on a delegated proof of stake (DPOS) blockchain. TUSC is a decentralized, non-ICO, community project with on-chain governance. TUSC is purpose built for retailer adoption using a unique marketing model with an elected and term limited third party vendor, called the Marketing Partner, whose role is to support the onboarding of retailers and promot...
2020-07-091h 15