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Read It And BeepRead It And BeepBroken Rules for Broken HeartsSHE'S BACK!! This week I'm reading an old article I submitted to NYT Modern Love. The article and I were both rejected, so at least we can bond over that. If this was a Friends episode, it would be titled The One Who Went To Switzerland For A Guy- FLOP ERA EDITION. Well, what are you waiting for?  Instagram: @lenahelz Tik Tok: @lenacuisine 2022-11-1414 minRead It And BeepRead It And Beep8th Grade Is EmbarrassingEverything about 8th grade makes me want to pull my eyeballs out, which is why I am reliving it and re-reading it! You can view this episode on YouTube on my channel Lena Tries.  TikTok: lenacuisine Instagram: lenahelz2021-11-1610 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepAlena switches middle schools :(BIG NEWS! This is the first episode I filmed and made a YouTube video out of. You can watch it here https://youtu.be/4htc62N0Jcg on my channel Lena Tries.  This episode takes place in middle school and is up to eyeballs in cringe. At one point I do break out into a Christian camp song and I apologize ahead of time.  Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe to never miss an uncomfortable journal entry. 2021-09-1114 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepAlena is officially a Sevey!!Gulp. We've done it. We've made it to middle school! Still using the In and Out lists and still crushing on Jack. Turns out middle school isn't much different- except that Alena is a Student Body Officer. And with that great power, comes great responsibility.  Follow @readitandbeep for photos behind the stories.2021-02-0223 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepAlena and special guest Sebastian read their *Pulitzer prize* winning elementary poemsThis week I am joined by Sebastian Conelli, host of Loud About Nothing podcast and resident Staten Island man. I met Sebastian at one of his comedy shows at UCB in New York and stalked their Instagram page to find him. Sebastian is easily one of the funniest human people I've met and I'm so glad he's joining me on this special episode. Today we're reading our old elementary school books and poems. I don't want to claim we were prolific children, but I will. Listen to the Loud About Nothing podcast and follow us @sebastianconelli @lenahelz @read...2021-01-2636 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepAlena's 2006 In and Out ListsDid you read The Clique novels? No? Well then get out of here! Run! Quick, there might be time to save yourself! For the rest of you, do you remember Massie Block's iconic In and Out lists? Young Alena drew a lot of inspiration from those in the year 2006. Follow @readitandbeep because I said so.2021-01-1819 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepAlena says her fifth grade goodbyes before *dying*Still in the year 2005 and it is gooooood to be here. Freddie Highmore the celeb and star has once again made an appearance. Alena thinks she is going to die and writes a whole list of goodbyes. My favorite line? "I know I'm not always fun to be around and you weren't either." follow @readitandbeep on Instagram to see the photo of Alena and her evil foam twin Alana2021-01-1216 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepAlena hates her 5th grade teacher but loves half the boys in her classShe's moved to a new school, a special school for the smartie pants. But - plot twist - she misses her old school where she was bullied because she is drunk on nostalgia. Classic! Also, who will she love? Taylor, Jack, or Tommy?! So many options.  Follow @readitandbeep on the gram for photos and fun and polls and all that jazz.  If you're new to this podcast, welcome! hi! howdy! I'm reading my old diary entries chronologically and we're currently in the year 2004. 2021-01-0419 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepAlena goes to Sweden and gets bullied at recessPretty self explanatory title! We finish my trip to Sweden with an unnecessary amount of details. I journal throughout my day as a 4th grader and surprise, surprise, bullying is involved! And then we end on one of my weirder entries.  Follow @readitandbeep on Instagram for pictures and more!2020-12-2922 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepAlena's 2004 aka the year we all wanted to be Hilary DuffAnother week of making my way thru my old diaries. Still perfecting this format so please give your suggestions!  This week we cover my 10th birthday party where everyone dressed up like Hilary Duff. Except for Jenny, who came as Lara Croft because her parents let her watch PG-13 movies. Jealous! We also travel to Sweden in the dead of winter. Not jealous.  Follow @readitandbeep on Instagram for fun photos.2020-12-2120 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepAlena Years 2001-2003Have you ever wondered what it would be like to listen to someone grow up through their diary? That might be a niche desire, but it's one I am fulfilling. Hi, I'm Alena and I have 2 decades worth of diary entries. I've done episodes with guests where we read our entries and now I'm going to read them chronologically on a weekly basis. Today's episode covers 2001-2003, a young elementary-aged Alena.  Follow @readitandbeep on Instagram for photos from today's episode as well as other nostalgia content. 2020-12-1417 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepA Decade of Career ChoicesAlena reads entries she wrote in 2010 questioning her future career. Should she join the CIA or marry an architect? Would it be okay to marry an Orthodontist if that meant not moving to Connecticut? These are things that have kept her up for 10 years!  Follow @readitandbeep on Instagram and @lenacuisine on TikTok2020-05-1818 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayBuild where your customers are: Local Marketing Institute's Eric Shanfelt Eric Shanfelt left his corporate gig to start Local Marketing Institute. He was tired of seeing bad, scammy, and dangerous advice for small businesses and local marketers. Today he chats with Bart Bradshaw about the best marketing practices and his personal journey. Check out builttostay.com for more info.2020-03-1846 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayMom's Multimillion-dollar Startup with Chatbooks co-founder Vanessa Quigley Today host Bart Bradshaw speaks with Vanessa Quigley, co-founder of Chatbooks. When Vanessa got the idea to start Chatbooks, a consumer tech startup that turns your Instagram feed into scrapbooks, she was a busy mother of seven. But Vanessa and her husband Nate took the leap and have built Chatbooks into a multimillion-dollar company. She is also the host of the MomForce podcast. For more content check out builttostay.com2020-03-1137 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayPhilanthropy as a Business with Community Foundation of Utah CEO Alex Eaton2020-03-0435 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayHelping Entrepreneurs Succeed with Networking featuring Allison Lew of Braid and Sego AwardsToday we're chatting with Allison Lew, who co-founded Braid and the Sego Awards in addition to running People and Culture at Blip. Allison talks about her years working for local government and what inspired her to start Braid. She shares the importance of supporting women and giving them options and opportunities. To learn more about Braid, the Sego Awards, or Blip, visit builttostay.com2020-02-2638 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepThe Perfect Boy Book with GraceWhile moving apartments, Grace found the book of all books: an old composition notebook titled The Perfect Boy. All throughout middle school she, along with 4 other friends, wrote a book coaching their version of the perfect boy. They covered everything from style (bow ties ALL the way!) to how to handle a girl's menstrual cycle. Hint: she probably hates it just as much as you do! Grace sat down with me (and her boyfriend) and we read through this insightful and eye-opening book.  If you're not already, follow @readitandbeep where I post funny journal entries and behind t...2020-02-2641 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayA Business Built on Lights, Camera, and Action with Mark Hendengren Today we’re branching out into a new industry: film and camera rentals. With us is Mark Hedengren, a former film professor and founder of Red Finch Rental. Mark has his MFA, is an author, and directed the documentary Sundance Skippy. He bought one of the first Red One cameras in Utah and has built a company around renting to budding filmmakers. From more exclusive content including a list of essential eBay tips, head to builttostay.com2020-02-1945 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayFrom YouTuber to Skincare Entrepreneur with Kevin Gianni2020-02-1243 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayLessons From a Young Entrepreneur with Cory Pinegar In this episode of Built to Stay we interview Cory Pinegar, CEO of CallForce. At 22, Cory and his partner Kasey Henson purchased a small call center from Weave and turned it into CallForce. Cory talks about the early challenges they've faced and what they've learned over the last 4 years of serving dental offices. For more exclusive content, check out builttostay.com and follow @builttostay.2020-02-0537 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayBuilding a Marketing Agency from Scratch with Darren Magarro2020-01-2935 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepElleryFriends Ellery and Alena read from their middle school diaries. Both of them relive the moment their friends told them they needed to wear a bra. They read some sad entries talking about bad friends, mean teachers, and sick days. They go full emo in this episode, including singing "I'm not a perfect person!" For more content follow @readitandbeep and visit readitandbeep.com2020-01-2936 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayMarketing for Creative Professionals with Ilise Benun of Marketing Mentor In this episode of Built to Stay we interview Ilise Benun host of the Marketing Mentor podcast. Ilise is a national speaker, 7-time author, and business mentor for creative professionals. Today she shares how builders can improve their marketing, especially if they are freelancers. For more exclusive content go to builttostay.com2020-01-2226 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayBuilding a Hair Salon worth $3.3M with Chelle Neff of Urban BettyIn this episode of Built to Stay we interview Chelle Neff. After working as a hairstylist, Chelle started her own salon, Urban Betty, that paid on commissions. Fast forward a decade and there are now 2 locations with 50 employees. Chelle is now working with her husband to build up Weird Homes Tours, an event that takes you inside the most creative homes around the country. For exclusive content, check out builttostay.com and @builttostay.2020-01-1541 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayHow Partnerships can Affect a Brand | Jasmin Aujla of Man RepellerIn this episode of Built to Stay, we talk with Jasmin Aujla, director of partnerships at Man Repeller. We dive into partnerships and how they can benefit brands. Some of the things Jasmin really emphasizes are being genuine as a brand, what an ideal partnership looks like, and how events have helped Man Repeller grow. As Bart says in this episode, partnerships, at its roots are, “ a great way to fill in the gaps...and ally with people that are going down the same path or working with similar audiences.” For more exclusive content, check out builttostay.com and @buil...2020-01-0846 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayThe Founding Fathers of the Tech Industry | Gary KennedyIn this episode of Built to Stay, we interview Gary Kennedy, one of the first employees at Oracle and first investor, president, and CEO at Ten Fold. Gary had great success in the tech industry and explains his story and what he learned working in some of the top tech companies of the ’90s and early 2000s. In this episode, we dive into how to rebound after a stock market crash, how Gary chose to move from a stable job to a risky start-up, and what makes him interested in some investment ideas. Visit builttostay.com and @builttostay for ex...2020-01-0245 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepSusanSusan and I may have grown up in different decades and in different sides of the country, but our journals still ring relatable. In today's episode you'll hear Susan lament over boys who don't like her and a canceled Dawson's Creek. You'll hear me talk about a fateful day when a love letter ended up in the wrong locker. For photos and more fun check out @readitandbeep and readitandbeep.com If you like this week's episode, please rate and review the podcast!2019-12-3131 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StaySaving a Factory with Albion Fit | Liz FindlayIn this episode of Built to Stay, we interview Liz Findlay, founder of Albion Fit, an athleisure clothing company. Liz gives an extremely vivid example of rising up after falling. Liz was working on her master's degree when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. She and her husband and their newborn twins relocated to Guatemala to be closer to her parents. During that time, they started Albion Fit in an effort to save her parent's clothing factory. Liz shares the incredible Albion Fit story and how she worked through challenges, setbacks, and rose above it all. For more content...2019-12-1848 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepSamantha HelzerAfter Kirsten and I secretly read her journals and deemed them "boring", Sammy has returned to prove us wrong and she does an excellent job. We both read old song lyrics, including one originating a genre I call "Post-Christmas" music. For photos and more fun check out @readitandbeep and readitandbeep.com If you like this week's episode, please rate and review the podcast!2019-12-1140 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayStanding Your Ground | Joey Van KoningsbruggenIn this episode of Built to Stay, we interview Joey Van Konigsbruggen. Joey is the founder of Jimmy Joy, an international company that provides a complete meal replacement shake and other healthy foods. Joey talks about how it all started in his dorm room in Amsterdam while he was studying media marketing and art, and decided to study something commercial so he could sell his art. He also discusses many of his setbacks, such as the legal issues he faced while trying to expand his business abroad, as well as his experience overcoming these issues. For exclusive content visit...2019-12-1136 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayFrom Influencer to Entrepreneur - the Art of Leveraging an Audience with Tristen IkaikaIn this episode of Built to Stay, we interview Tristen Ikaika. Tristen sells handmade rings and uses social media as a way to engage his customers. Initially, Tristen began growing his following on Instagram through videography and photography, which he ended up leveraging into a successful business selling rings. We talk about his experience starting as a photographer and recently moving into the e-commerce realm with rings and how he made his transition from influencer to entrepreneur. Listen in to learn more about Tristen’s amazing business strategy. For exclusive content visit builttostay.com Introduction 1:33 Ho...2019-12-0434 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayThe Role of Creativity in Entrepreneurship with Dave Crosby from WyzeIn this episode of Built to Stay, we interview Dave Crosby, founder of Wyze. We talk deeply about DTC (direct to consumer) businesses, how they are able to make such a high quality product at a fraction of the cost, how their companies mindset has shaped their success, and we also get to know a little about Dave and his daughter who have had a successful career as a performing duo. Introduction to Dave - 1:26 Claire's Video's - 12:13 Hot Wyze Started - 24:28 What is next for Wyze - 44:32 “You mentioned before that we...2019-11-2746 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepJanely SanchezThis episode was recorded at Chismosas salon with my hilarious hair stylist Janely. Aside from reading from our journals, we chat about how we were type cast as Angelica Pickles from the Rugrats, David Archuleta, and putting an expiration date on relationships. Janely shares some wise advice like making your journal pass the Bechdel Test.2019-11-2637 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayA Solopreneur Special with Airhook and Lettering WorksIn this episode of Built to Stay, Bart interviews two solopreneurs who are currently in the process of building their businesses. Craig Rabin, creator of Airhooks, tells his story of how he got the idea for Airhooks and how he raised the money needed to fund the project through Kickstarter. Chelsie Tamms, founder of Lettering Works, talks about being an artist and an entrepreneur. She shares her experience of winning an entrepreneurial contest in college and using those funds to back her design business. Chelsie also highlights the reasons why many creative individuals tend to avoid starting a business...2019-11-2054 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepStacey Harkey | ComedianStacey Harkey joins Alena in cracking open some embarrassing old journal entries. Alena misuses both anagrams and potemkin villages, but hey, she never claimed to be a genius. Stacey opens up about coming out and his fascination with Lou Bega's hit Mambo #5. For behind the scenes, check out readitandbeep.com as well as @readitandbeep. You can (and should) follow Stacey @staceyharkey.2019-11-1941 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayAxe Throwing and Experience Design with James Anderson of Forged Axe ThrowingIn this episode of Built to Stay, James Anderson, one of the co-founders of Forged Axe Throwing, discusses how he built a million-dollar company around axe throwing. When James was in high school, he loved outdoor jobs that allowed him to have great experiences with his customers. He would do everything from windsurfing in the summer to skiing in the winter. After an internship at a tourism marketing firm, James did some research and decided to build an axe-throwing business with a friend who shared a mutual love for sharing experiences with customers. James talks about experience design, working...2019-11-1346 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepKirsten HelzerToday I'm reading old diaries with my younger sister Kirsten. And not just anyone's diaries.... we snuck into our other sister's room to read from her's, despite the warning "Do not read or I will stab you!" What can I say, we're pretty brave. We read about the same day from their different perspectives, talk about cursed kisses, and almost get caught! For more fun, follow @readitandbeep2019-11-1234 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayDeveloping Products for Niche Market Segments with the Atheist Bible Salesman Trevor McKendrickIn this episode of Built to Stay, Bart interviews Trevor McKendrick. Trevor received media attention, including a cameo on Gimlet's Startup podcast, because he started a Spanish Bible app even though he himself is an atheist. After noticing an unfilled niche in the app store, Trevor built the app hoping to make a couple hundred bucks a month. His app ended up making him 10x that and he continued to build his company which he eventually sold. Trevor discusses how he sold his business and the current projects he is working on at the Lambda School as well as hi...2019-11-0637 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepMeghan Bean | Comedian and Diary KeeperAlena interrogates comedian Meghan Bean in her LA home. They crack open old journals and talk about the times they've caught someone reading their journal. (Or they've been caught reading someone's journal.) Topics range from Limited Too vs. Children's Place to learning HTML for Myspace. Follow @readitandbeep as well as @megbean12019-11-0540 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayFrom Side Hustle to Underwear Empire with co-founder Fran Dunaway of TomboyXMany entrepreneurs talk about how they started their businesses by filling a gap in the market that they personally wanted to have filled. Fran Dunaway's business idea that led to the creation of TomboyX followed the same pattern, stemming from her desire to create fashionable and functional shirts and underwear for women. Beginning as a side hustle and being propelled by a Kickstarter campaign, TomboyX gained massive traction amongst female and LGBTQ audiences. Fran discusses how she and her now-wife, Naomi, have seen success by providing for the needs of unmet audiences, and how they decided to make their...2019-10-3037 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepEllee DukeAlena interviews Ellee in her LA home using both of their old diaries. The first 15 minutes covers Alena's young obsession over Freddie Highmore. Skip to minute 19 to start hearing from Ellee's journal. The ladies chat about old flings, Ellee's first kiss, cancer, and what they want in their careers. Follow @readitandbeep and visit readitandbeep.com for more. Follow @elleeduke and stay tuned for her upcoming album!2019-10-2940 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayOrganic Growth through Social Media Marketing - the Pura Vida Story with Co-founder Griffin ThallOn this episode of Built to Stay we interview Griffin Thall, one of the co-founders of Pura Vida, a lifestyle jewelry brand with 1.8 million Instagram followers. What started as a side hustle from a trip to Costa Rica, has turned into a multi million dollar business supporting 800+ artists from Costa Rica to India. Learn how he started his business, kept it running and is continuing its growth by harnessing the power of social media.  Griffin’s Story 1:17 Biggest Challenge for Griffin 6:59 Paid Social Media Advertising 10:18 How did you expand your product lines? 12:50 What would you do differently? 14:39   2019-10-2319 minRead It And BeepRead It And BeepRead It And Beep TrailerA sneak peak of things to come! Read It And Beep is launching Oct. 29th with comedic interviews hosted by Alena and her childhood diaries.2019-10-2203 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayApp based Businesses with Hector LopezOn this episode of Built to Stay we interview Hector Lopez the creator of Instasize, an app that automatically cropped your photo for Instagram. He talks about how the company was started from the ground up and gives advice on how to help your business stay. Hector also talks about how he was able to keep the business through re-strategizing.   Introduction to Hector and Instasize 1:20 The Subscription Model 12:24 Statistics of Social Media Users 21:55 General Advice 25:29   "Try to find your audience and where the audience lives and see how you can interject yourself in the...2019-10-1628 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayMarketing Advice from Bill Macaitas former CMO of Slack, Zendesk, and SalesforceOn this episode of Built to Stay we interview Bill Macaitis. Bill has been instrumental in helping 3 of the fastest SAS companies of our time, most recently Slack. Bill talks about how he was able to propel these start ups from the ground up to the powerful companies that they are.   Introduction to Bill 1:14 Things that worked and things that didn’t 13:44 What to focus on with your marketing team 19:17 Shift from Slack to advising Startups 22:21 What are the most common mistakes of start ups? 24:15   “You gotta start with just this customer centric philos...2019-10-0927 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayCustomer Engagement with Zack OatesOn this episode of Built to Stay we interview Zack Oates. Zack has been a part of multiple start ups, winning multiple business competitions and gaining high publicity at a young age. Zack started Ovation which helps brick and mortar businesses to engage with, bring back, and receive real feedback from loyal customers.   Introduction to Zack 1:22 Ovation 12:29 Engaging Customers to Brick and Mortar Businesses 15:03 Mistakes that entrepreneurs make with customer experience 19:34 How to capture feedback and turn a bad situation good 32:16     “These unhappy customers have the highest likelihood of becoming loyal custo...2019-10-0238 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayOptimizing Your Business Presentations with Kenny NguyenIn this episode of Built to Stay we interview Kenny Nguyen owner of Big Fish Presentations and 368 a full service marketing and innovation agency. Kenny talks about what started these companies, the struggles of start ups and how to push through the start up phase, and his mindset on presentations. Kenny also speaks on the need for creativity in working on your business and encouraging creativity in your clients.   What started Big Fish 1:08 Tools Used in Presentations 6:31 How to Sell to big Companies 8:33 Challenges of moving from Start up to Big Business 11:32 Need for Creativity in y...2019-09-2535 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayBuilding a Business through Blogging with Janssen BradshawIn this episode, Bart is joined by Janssen Bradshaw, an entrepreneur and business owner that has almost 13 years of experience with Blogs. In this episode, she delves into all aspects of blogging; including how she built her blog, advice to newcomers in the blogging world, monetization options for blogs, and how businesses can work with influencers and bloggers. Listen in to this episode to learn more about how to build a business through blogging and becoming an influencer, as well as how to work with influencers to support your business.  1:06 How Janssen transitioned into being an entrepreneur. ...2019-09-1934 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayFrom Surgeon to Building a $4B Company with Steve NeelemanAs a medical school student, Steve Neeleman had an unpleasant yet enlightening experience with his health insurance provider. A few years later, during his residency, Steve founded Health Equity in hopes of reforming the health insurance industry. With a $4.8B market cap and healthy financials that have outperformed the S&P 500 for the past 5 years, Health Equity is undoubtedly built to stay. Today we'll hear Steve's story and advice for all business builders. Access exclusive content at builttostay.com.2019-09-1132 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StaySmart Simple Marketing with Sydni Craig-HartSydni Craig-Hart is a double agent of sorts. She helps small businesses grow and she helps large companies connect and drive engagement with those small businesses. She’s the CEO and Co-founder of Smart Simple Marketing, an award-winning digital content marketing agency and she’s a 4th generation entrepreneur. On today's episode, Bart and Sydni discuss common mistakes small businesses make and how you can avoid them. Visit builttostay.com for show notes and our print out "Small Business Marketing Strategy".2019-09-0427 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayShould I Raise VC Money? With Investor Jensen WarnockThere’s more opportunity than ever before for financing your business, but the process and strategy are not easy. Today we’re breaking down venture funding with seasoned investor Jensen Warnock. Jensen is the managing director at Lumen Group and a Venture Partner at Mercato. In the next thirty minutes, you’ll learn the best time to seek funding and the best type of firms to work with. After the episode, download a piece to help you put into practice what you learned at Builttostay.com Rate and review!2019-08-2830 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayA Million Dollar Wallet Idea with McKenzie Bauer2019-08-2129 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayDesigning for Success with Christian Freissler Are you designing with your customers in mind? Our guest today is Christian Freissler, who has designed in just about every category, from airplane cabins to Apple accessories. Christian has 14 patents and counting, including one for manufacturing gelatin food products. His latest venture is Evolve Collaborative, a Portland-based insight, design and innovation agency that strives to solve complex problems through design. Today he walks us through the Attract, Engage, Extend model that you can apply to your brand, product, or service. For show notes and a downloadable piece on Attract, Engage, Extend, visit Builttostay.com @builttostay.2019-08-1428 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayIs Alternative Lending Right For You? With Joe CamberatoFinancing your business can be a long and complicated process. Today we'll hear from Joe Camberato, the co-founder and president of National Business Capital and Services. He and his team have secured over $1 billion in funding for small businesses. Listen to how Joe built National to stay by helping fund thousands of other businesses. Visit builttostay.com for our downloadable guide on alternative lending. @builttostay2019-08-0723 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayThe Story of a Restaurant with Bethany TeeplesWho among us hasn't dreamed of opening up a restaurant?! They're one of the top 5 most common small businesses, but that doesn't make them any easier to open. Bethany Teeples started selling delicious, liege waffles with her husband at a local farmer’s market. 10 years later, Waffled has a brick and mortar location and a thriving catering business. Listen to hear how Bethany is building Waffled to stay. @builttostay Visit builttostay.com for show notes and a downloadable piece "How to Manage and Motivate Teenage Employees"2019-07-3125 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayWhere Rubber Hits The Gumroad with Sahil LavingiaImagine you’re two years out of high school and you have $8 million in the bank from your first round of funding. Sounds like a Silicon Valley dream, right? Today we’re talking with Sahil Lavingia, the creator of eCommerce platform Gumroad. Sahil was the second employee at Pinterest, but he left his position there, unvested stock and all, to start Gumroad. His story is nothing short of incredible and we love the long-term, level-headed perspective Sahil is using to build Gumroad to stay. Show notes at builttostay.com2019-07-2424 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayFollowing the Money with Scott PaulSix years ago Scott Paul and his business partner, Nykelle Schlofman, stumbled upon influencer marketing. Together they built Instafluence, one of the first and largest networks of influencers. They worked with brands like Subaru and iTunes to harness the power of influencer marketing. In 2015, Instafluence was acquired by Disney and Scott went on to create Wooly, the antithesis SAS. In this episode, Scott and Bart discuss his journey to Wooly and the different techniques for companies of all sizes to use influencer marketing. Find the show notes and downloadable content at builttostay.com2019-07-1729 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayMeasuring Success with James MunnerlynIs there a formula to becoming a successful entrepreneur, or is it all just luck of the draw? Bart Bradshaw tackles the philosophical questions behind success with serial entrepreneur James Munnerlyn. James shares his top 3 tips for reaching success for a new company and a growing company. Spoiler alert: you might need to sacrifice short term success for long term success! Find downloadable content and show notes at builttostay.com2019-07-0828 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayFailing with Pat FlynnPat Flynn is a professional blogger, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and host of the Smart Passive Income and AskPat podcasts. Pat is also no stranger to failure.  In this episode, Bart and Pat discuss how you can use failure as a stepping stone on the way to success. @builttostay2019-07-0324 minBuilt to StayBuilt to StayTrailerWake up from the snoozefest of business content and listen to Built to Stay, a podcast dedicated to sticking, staying, and succeeding in business. Each episode is designed to highlight key ways you can build your company for long-term success using exclusive interviews with thought leaders, business owners and experts in their fields. Hosted by Bart Bradshaw. Learn more at www.builttostay.com @builttostay2019-07-0302 min