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Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#104 - Alexander Harmsen - Building the Future of Finance with AI, Paying Alaskan Bush Pilots to (try to) Crash, and Exiting a Self Driving StartupAlexander Harmsen is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and AI innovator, recognized by Forbes and Inc’s 30 Under 30. He is the CEO and Founder of Global Predictions, the company behind PortfolioPilot—an AI-driven financial advisor platform democratizing hedge fund-level insights. Previously, he founded and sold Iris Automation, a pioneer in AI navigation software. With experience scaling companies, raising over $30M in venture capital, and building products for NASA, Alexander brings deep expertise in solving high-impact, complex problems. He holds a degree in Engineering Physics and Economics from UBC and actively advises cutting-edge AI companies across health, finance, and biotech sectors....
2025-06-181h 28Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#96 - Molly Metz: Patent Battles, CrossFit, and Jump Rope MasteryThis week, we talk with Molly Metz, a five-time world jump rope champion, innovator, and founder of JumpNrope. Molly has spent 40+ years in the sport, from competing to coaching and changing the game through her patented jump rope handle technology.Her journey includes patent battles, global seminars, and helping athletes unlock new jump rope techniques, especially in the CrossFit community. Molly shares her entrepreneurial story, insights on innovation, and why small inventors need better protection.If you're into CrossFit, entrepreneurship, fitness, or inventing, don’t miss this inspiring episode!Connect with Molly:Li...
2025-04-231h 56Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#95 - Dan Hillary - MSTR investing, $70,000 Option Bet, Bitcoin, and Michael SaylorIn this episode, we sit down with Dan Hillery — a Bitcoin analyst, trader, and founder of Achilles Intelligence. Dan shares his journey from working at Fidelity Investments to building advanced Bitcoin trading strategies using quantitative analysis. He also breaks down MicroStrategy ($MSTR), Bitcoin’s future, and the role of data-driven decisions in crypto investing. Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or looking to sharpen your investment game, Dan’s story will give you fresh insights into the digital asset world.Connect with Dan: /LinkedIn: daniel-hillery-898255226X.com: @hillery_dan#Bitcoin #MicroStrategy #CryptoInvesting #QuantitativeAnalysis #DanHiller...
2025-04-161h 28Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#94 - Douglas Katz - Life at West Point, Patent Protection Problems in the USA, Inventing after 50, The NULU Knife and Products for Disabled PeopleIn this episode, we talk with Douglas Katz — a disabled veteran, knife maker, and the inventor of the NULU, a unique adaptive kitchen knife designed to help people with disabilities regain independence in the kitchen. We also dive into his journey as a business owner, his work in residential lending, and his mission to empower others through innovation. This is a powerful story of resilience, invention, and purpose. Watch now and get inspired.Connect with Katz:LinkedIn: /douglaskatz/Facebook: /DOUGLASMKATZInstagram: /d.m.katz/Website: www.nuluknives.comAlexander V. Johnson is...
2025-04-091h 19Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#93 - Matthew Lesko - "Every American Has Free Money Ready for Them!" Doge, Government Grants, and Living A Good, Long LifeMatthew Lesko, the top expert on government grants, shares how people can access free money for business, education, healthcare, rent, and more. With over 40 years of research and 100+ books published, he knows exactly where to find real grants that help, not scams. If you want to learn how to get financial help without paying it back, this episode is a must-watch. Watch now and subscribe for more expert insights. Connect with Lesko:X.com: /matthewleskoLinkedIn: /in/lesk0/Website: www.free.lesko.comYouTube: @MatthewLesko Alexander V. Johnson is a...
2025-04-021h 15Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#92 - Brian Hite - Stuntman, PhD in Psychology, and High Performance Coach on How to Overcome PressureDr. Brian C. Hite is a performance psychologist, Hollywood stuntman, and expert in unlocking human potential. With over 30 years of experience, he helps individuals and teams break free from stress and pressure to achieve peak performance. Through Brian Hite Global, he delivers keynotes, workshops, and coaching sessions that teach practical strategies like mindfulness, reframing, and the FACT framework (Focus, Arousal, Confidence, Tenacity). His unique blend of Eastern and Western philosophies empowers people to excel without relying on stress. In this episode, Brian shares powerful insights on redefining performance and embracing authenticity. Don’t miss it—watch now!Conn...
2025-03-261h 32Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#91 - Anthony Bourke - Inside the Mind of an F-16 Pilot: Lessons for Business and Leadership Anthony “AB” Bourke is a former F-16 fighter pilot with over 2,700 flight hours, including leading homeland defense missions after 9/11. Now the CEO and Founder of Mach 2 Consulting, he shares lessons on peak performance, leadership, and continuous improvement with businesses worldwide. Named one of Inc Magazine’s 100 Great Leadership Speakers, AB brings tactical precision to management training. Beyond aviation, he’s active in the California wine industry, running Hale Mary Wine and serving on the board of Merry Edwards Winery. In this episode, AB shares insights on high-performance leadership and what businesses can learn from fighter pilots. Conne...
2025-03-191h 28Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#90 - Doug Thorpe - How to be a Better Leader; "This is A Skillset We Were Never Taught!"Doug Thorpe is a leadership coach, author, and founder of HeadwayExec (Doug Thorpe Group). With years of experience helping executives and business owners, he specializes in leadership development, business performance, team trust building, and strategic growth. Doug has worked with major corporations like ExxonMobil and Coca-Cola and helped businesses achieve long-term success. He is also the host of Leadership Powered by Common Sense and the author of The Uncommon Commodity and Trust at Work. In this episode, Doug shares insights on effective leadership and business growth. Watch now and learn how to lead with impact!Connect with...
2025-03-121h 34Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#89 - David Sauers - The No. 1 Man in the No 2. Business: 50 Franchises in Mobile WasteDavid Sauers, Founder and CEO of Royal Restrooms, shares his journey of building a successful luxury portable restroom franchise. For nearly 20 years, Royal Restrooms has set itself apart with exceptional service and high-quality products. Starting with word-of-mouth growth, David and his partner later expanded through franchising, focusing on passionate entrepreneurs who uphold the brand’s reputation. With 32 franchise owners, the company emphasizes communication through in-person meetings and a new podcast. David advises business owners to grow slowly and stay true to what made their first location successful. Connect with David:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dav...
2025-03-051h 21Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#88 - Aakash Shah - Can You Cure Your Allergies?! Y Combinator Funded Startup says YES!Aakash Shah is the Founder and CEO of Wyndly, where he leads the company’s strategy, marketing, engineering, and medical operations. He co-founded Wyndly in 2020 with his cousin, Dr. Manan Shah, to provide personalized allergy treatments. A participant in Y Combinator’s W21 batch, Aakash holds a dual BA in Computer Science and Cognitive Science from the University of Virginia. Passionate about healthcare, startups, and telehealth, he also advises entrepreneurs, writes at aakash.io, and hosts the Founders and Builders podcast. Outside of work, he enjoys drumming and engaging with Wyndly patients to improve their allergy experiences.Conn...
2025-02-261h 24Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#87- Igor Vainshtein - From Childhood in the USSR to Worldwide EntrepreneurIgor Vainshtein is a startup addict, Golf Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker & Advisor! He is passionate about entrepreneurship, golf tech, and helping others succeed. From creating GolfTrak —your ultimate golf simulator app, to sharing startup wisdom in his book "Practical Manifestation", he's dedicated to innovation and impact. Connect with Igor:- Instagram: @theigorv- X.com: @theigor- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorvainshtein/- Tiktok: @theigorv- YouTube: @igorvainshtein- Check out his books: [Amazon](https://www.amzn.com/dp/B0DBY2Z2VT) - Need a speaker? [Connect here...
2025-02-191h 31Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#86 - Eric McHugh - Building a Better Dating App with AI and the Future of Crypto, NFTs, and Web 3Eric McHugh is a digital entrepreneur and Web3 innovator, serving as President of SHOPX and Co-Founder/Chief Growth Officer of Dataing.io, an AI-powered matchmaking platform. With a background in ad optimization at Snap Inc. and consulting Fortune 500 companies through Chapter 11 bankruptcies, he has also contributed to dark matter research at Carnegie Mellon University. Previously, he co-founded CartRev, a social commerce platform for Shopify brands, and developed a SaaS platform that replaced affiliate codes in e-commerce. Eric is a staunch advocate for decentralization, promoting access and opportunity in the digital space. His philosophy centers on simplicity, adaptability, and self-mastery...
2025-02-121h 15Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#85 - Bryan Clayton - Landscaping Exit, Restarting at GreenPal, and becoming the Uber of LandscapingBryan Clayton is the Co-Founder and CEO of GreenPal, an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 300,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day.Before starting GreenPal, Bryan Clayton founded Peachtree Inc., one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee, growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013. Bryan‘s interest and expertise are related to entrepreneurism, small business growth, marketing, and bootstrapping businesses from zero revenu...
2025-02-0554 minEntrepreneur, Among Other Things#84 - Nathan Baws - Guinness World Records, Shark Tank Australia, Viral Marketing Stunts, and Running 15 StartupsNathan Baws is an entrepreneur, speaker, and business strategist known for his unconventional approach to success. A Guinness World Record holder for ice baths, he challenges limits in both business and personal growth. Nathan gained national recognition on Australian Shark Tank in 2015, launching three restaurants. He has led Australia’s top supplement brands in record-breaking sales and now consults for startups and businesses worldwide. Passionate about education, he mentors young entrepreneurs, equipping them with real-world skills. With a results-driven mindset, Nathan captivates audiences globally, inspiring them to think differently and take bold action in business and life.Co...
2025-01-291h 16Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#83 - Dr. Alex Tam - Medical Professional Outside of the Standard System Turned 500 Door Real Estate InvestorAlex Tam is an accomplished entrepreneur, real estate investor, and Doctor of Chiropractic with over 15 years of experience. Clinical Director of a successful Absolute Integrative Physical Medicine in Vacaville CA, he authored 'The Truth About Chronic Pain', transforming countless lives where mainstream medicine fell short. A childhood immigrant who grew up in Oakland, Alex overcame challenges to build a thriving career. Seeking more time with family and greater freedom, he turned to real estate investing and efficient business delegation. Today, Alex empowers entrepreneurs, doctors, and small business owners to scale their ventures and create generational wealth through strategic investments.
2025-01-221h 26Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#82 - Deece Casillas - Becoming a Professional Comedian, Making Money, and the Future of Comedy- Deece Casillas is an internationally touring Latino comedian known for his sharp wit and engaging comedic style. With over a decade of experience, he has performed across the U.S., Mexico, Belize, and the Bahamas, headlining theaters, clubs, and festivals. Featured on LMAO TV, Apple Comedy TV, and the Roku Comedy Channel, Deece has also released two albums, The Northwest Comedy Mixtape Vol. 1 & 2, filmed his special, Not Your Cup of Tea, and is the producer of The Social Hour Comedy. A four-time winner of Inland Northwest’s Best Comic, he combines big-city energy with small-town charm, offering audiences a...
2025-01-161h 29Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#81 - Valerie Khayutin - Russian Emigration, CPG, Helping Build and Exit a Startup, and Becoming a CEOValerie currently serves as CEO of North America at Badesofa, a global bath pillow company. After moving to the US from Russia, she worked with some of the largest CPG companies in the world such as Nutella and Danone Yogurt. She then transitioned to a startup where she aided in the scaling and eventual exit. She has a wealth of experience in CPG and digital marketing. Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-khayutin-30297123/Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt...
2025-01-151h 21Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#80 - The 9 Lessons I Learned in 2024Hello everyone, Today we have my first ever solo episode, detailing the 9 lessons that I learned in 2024. It was a popular episode in 2023, so we have returned for another year!Special thanks to all listeners and guests this year who made 2024 possible!Here's to an even better 2025! Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Sol...
2024-12-2539 minEntrepreneur, Among Other Things#79 - Joanne Irizarry - Recovery from Tragedy and Addiction toTaking Over Texas BBQJoanne Irizarry is the founder of A Safe Place Inside Your Head mental health nonprofit, one of the largest mental health awareness pages on Instagram. Their community on Instagram of 733,000 followers includes regular people and professionals sharing inventive and easy ways to support mental health issues. She also owns and event company that facilitates zero proof events, called Zero Proof Pop Up Bottle Shop. She has also been heavily involved in the restaurant business, with her most recent restaurant winning a state wide award for Texas. She has invested in or owned three BBQ concepts with one being the on...
2024-12-221h 34Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#78 - Nick McEvily - Raising 36 Million, Product Market Fit, Building Software, Starting an Agency, and Selling Canned WaterNick co-founded a few companies and brought one through a $36M fundraise that was named the #2 fastest growing software company in North America in 2023 by Deloitte. Afterwards, Nick built an agency that ruthlessly studied the process of PMF (product market fit), which has since been taught to a dozen accelerators and venture studios. In this episode, he discusses how he helps brand discover their own product market fit, or decide if it is not present. Check out Nick's Website: https://www.nickmcevily.com/Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmcevily/Ale...
2024-12-111h 17Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#77 - Don Gleason - How to Transition Your Career: Lessons From a 27 Year Military CareerDon L. Gleason is a retired Air Force Colonel with 27 years of military service. He is the founder and CEO of Achieving New Heights, a company that specializes in helping individuals change careers towards their true passions. After a successful career transitions in 2009 and 2018, using his 41-years history in the military and private sector positions and the teachings of many mentors, he has helped over 162 personnel execute their career transition the past 5 years. Connect with Don on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-gleason/Visit his Website: https://achievenewheights.com/about/Alexander V. Johnson is...
2024-12-111h 36Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#76 - Jeff Buehner - Ancient Secrets from the Richest Man in History on FEELING Your Way to Prosperity30 years ago, Jeff struggling financially while trying to provide for his family, when he came across the unpublished writings of Sultan Musa of Mali, the richest man to ever walk the earth. He read, with spell binding fascination, about the near death experience Musa had at the age of twelve wherein he met a man made of light who taught him how the world works. By employing the principles in Musa’s writings, his life changed dramatically, rapidly and all for the better!After a successful career earning more than he ever thought was possible, he...
2024-11-271h 00Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#75 - Randall Wray - Does the US Debt Really Matter and is it Actually a Good Thing? Modern Monetary Theory, Government Debt, Money Creation, and How Money Really WorksL. Randall Wray is a Professor of Economics at the Levy Economics Institute of Bard College and the 2022-2023 Teppola Distinguished Visiting Professor at Willamette University, Oregon. He is one of the developers of Modern Money Theory and his newest book on the topic is Making Money Work for Us (Polity, November 2022). Connect with Randy and read his work:Money for Beginners: https://shorturl.at/Tk64kModern Money Theory: A Primer on Macroeconomics for Sovereign Monetary Systems: https://shorturl.at/eFb6mAdditional Work at the Levy Institute: https://www.levyinstitute.org/publications/l...
2024-11-133h 08Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#74 - Justin Winstead - A Mission to Create 2.5 Million Improvers! Leadership, Communication, & GratitudeJustin is a former insurance business owner, who exited his business and has since moved his passion to helping others. Justin has spent over 20 years in business, leadership, and personal growth and is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience to help people and teams be better and accomplish more. He is also the host of the Improver Network Podcast and coaches under the Improved Network. He is on a quest to create 2.5 million improvers!Connect with Jusin:His site: https://www.improver.coach/#4M1BC3kDkThe Improver Podcast: https://improvernetwork.transistor.fm/Ins...
2024-11-061h 29Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#76 - Gresham Harkless - Lessons from 1,600+ Episodes with High Performing CEOsGresham Harkless is a strategic entrepreneur and prolific content creator leveraging media and technology to change lives. He is the host of the I AM CEO Podcast on the CEO Podcast Network, he started and writes at CEO Blog Nation where he talks about business tips and CEO Hacks, and is a franchise broker at Blue Star Franchise. Catch up with all things Gresh: https://iamgresh.com/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greshamh/Check out CEO Blog Nation: https://ceoblognation.com/Listen to the CEO Podcasts: https://ceoblognation.com/community-old/ceo-podcasts/
2024-11-061h 23Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#73 - Tec Tony - Hacking for the US Government, Google Search and Local, and Is Google Really Listening to Your CallsTec Tony is the host of the Tec Tony Podcast, owner of Pathfinder Digital where he helps businesses with their Google business and ads, has consulted for Amazon, and practiced white hat hacking for the US government. Connect with all things Tony on his Link tree: https://beacons.ai/tectonyAlexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions c...
2024-10-311h 34Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#72 - Wade Simmons - The Funeral Industry: Mortician Gives Lessons from the Dead on How to Live a Good LifeWade Simmons is a licensed funeral service professional and owns and operates a business helping move bodies after their death. He is a trained mortician and has worked in every facet of the funeral business. Watch Wade's content on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/wadefilmmaker777Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all tim...
2024-10-231h 11Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#71 - Max Hunter - USA vs. Europe's Working Culture, Winning Teams, & Getting a 3x ROI on Happy EmployeesMax Hunter is a leader in the field of creating happier, higher performing teams. He is a TEDx speaker with his talk having over 1,000,000 views. He is Chief Joy Officer & Co-Founder of Motivators@Work, a company dedicated to helping businesses get a ROI from people who enjoy coming to work on Monday.Connect with Max:Max's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNwctJhuOpcConnect with Max on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiefjoyofficermaxMotivators@Work: https://www.motivatorsatwork.comAlexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a...
2024-10-161h 23Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#70 - Kimberly Blackstone - Nurse Turned Real Estate Investor, "I Couldn't Be in a Toxic Industry Anymore!"Kimberly Blackstone is a longtime nurse turned real estate investor. After 30+ years in the medical industry and 20+ as a nurse, she decided that it was not her calling and she needed to look for other career paths to find fulfillment. She now calls herself a "nursepreneur", helps individuals in real estate, teaches life saving courses, runs Ironman's, and is an active investor in a wide range of deals and industries. Connect with Kimberly:Website: https://ksbsolutions.net/about/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivotwithpurpose.kim/Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt...
2024-10-091h 30Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#69: Dr. Nic Natale - Sex Therapist: Cheating, Betrayal, Polyamory, P*rn, and Having Better Sex-Nicholas A. Natale, Ph.D., is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Hypnotherapist who has received advanced training in the areas of marriage therapy, sex therapy, problematic sexual behavior, hypnotherapy, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. His commitment to making a positive impact transcends the business realm. Spending six years with NGOs, he managed teams in complex disaster relief efforts, providing help where it was most critically needed. These endeavors have not only sharpened his leadership acumen but have enriched his compassionate understanding of humanity's resilience in the face of adversity.Connect with Dr. Nic:...
2024-09-251h 37Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#68: Dr. Gina Nick - Regenerative Healing with a World Renowned Naturopathic Physician-Dr. Gina Nick, NMD is a California and Hawaii licensed Naturopathic Physician, founder of HealthBridge Newport and is among a select group of Forever Health™ Network Physicians offering Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, in partnership with Suzanne Somers. Dr. Gina is a published author, entrepreneur and mother, and featured television expert on the cable show Fine Living Network (HGTV) and on PBS. Dr. Gina is also the founder of HealthBridge Newport, the only integrative medical center of its kind, treating patients worldwide for Autoimmune Diseases, Inflammation, Addiction Recovery, Depression, Anxiety, Fatigue, Weight Gain, and Sexual Dysfunction.Connect with Dr...
2024-09-181h 32Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#67: Archie Scott III - Developing Technologies to Keep Our Roads Safe-Asynt Solutions L.L.C was founded by Archie Scott III. With over 8 years of experience in the composite and infrastructure industry, Archie leads the company in the development of highway and transportation safety technologies. Growing up as the son of a machinist and contractor, Archie developed a love for all things construction and manufacturing. This passion led him to acquire a mechanical engineering degree from Ohio University. During his studies, Archie interned at multiple manufacturing organizations and learned to design for manufacturing with numerous materials while utilizing various processes along the way. Once graduated, Archie worked as the...
2024-09-131h 23Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#66: David K Richards - Wise Warrior - From Banker to CEO to Following a Calling Into Education-Over the course of David's 25-year career, he has worked in roles ranging from CEO and board member to teacher, coach, special education consultant and principal. David is most proud to have founded Growth Public School, a diverse K-8 charter school in Sacramento, CA, proving that learner- and heart-centered schools are the way of the future.Connect with David:Website: https://www.davidkrichards.com/Website: https://www.growthps.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidk.richards/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkcoachingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @davidrichards-mindfuleducation Podcast: https://open...
2024-09-101h 48Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#65: Myles Usher-Doyle - Public Speaking Expert: Improve Your Speaking and Give The Best Speech Ever-Myles Usher-Doyle operates Speak-Well Public Speaking Coaching Consultancy; a one-to-one public speech coaching consultancy. Myles works with a wide variety of clients from directors and CEOs, to podcasters, to people preparing a wedding speech. If you fear the thought of talking to a group of people, he's your go-to coach!Connect with Myles:Email: hello@speak-well.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwellcoaching/-Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 5x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and...
2024-09-042h 04Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#64: Ed Conley - Disaster Response Expert - I Was at 9/11, Katrina, Haiti Earthquake, and Columbine!-Ed Conley spent 30 years with FEMA, directing disaster response efforts worldwide. He’s also worked alongside leaders from the Coast Guard, Secret Service, and State Department, assisting them in responding to international emergencies and National Special Security Events. During his FEMA career, Ed's expertise in emergency preparedness led him on NATO assignments across Europe.Before FEMA, he spent seven winters with the US National Ski Patrol as a medical responder. Today, Ed travels internationally, coaching the next generation of crisis leaders, drawing on his experience in the field and his time as an in...
2024-08-281h 41Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#63: Jeremy Johnston - Surviving a Fire, Covid, Lawsuits, and More - The Entrepreneur Comeback King-Jeremy began his entrepreneurial journey in 2020, just in time for the world to shut down due to the Covid pandemic. After a devastating warehouse fire, lawsuits, and losing 50% of his revenue overnight, Jeremy pushed forward with grit and determination to build his legacy, and later was able to move on to his second business. Both Nice Carpet One and Creative Flooring Ohio emerged successfully after navigating multiple obstacles that would've stopped many entrepreneur's dreams in their tracks. Connect with Jeremy:Website: https://www.nicecarpetone.com/Website: https://www.creativeflooringohio.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram...
2024-08-211h 36Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#62: Jeff Kolez - Men are in CRISIS - Surviving and Thriving on the Other Side of Divorce- Jeff Kolez grew up in Toronto, Canada, and found his way into tech. While tech definitely scratched the logical side of his spirit, life felt hollow and incomplete. Jeff wasn’t in control of his life. He went where the highs and lows took him. He didn’t have the tools to navigate life’s storms. Life has a way of teaching you the exact lessons you need to learn. Jeff's teacher knocked a few times on his door, but he always ignored it. One day it arrived in the form of a nasty divorce. It was a pain h...
2024-08-141h 30Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#61: Rick Davis - The Furnace of Leadership: Lessons from 37 Years of Firefighting-Rick Davis is a retired battalion chief from the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority in Colorado. He served as a firefighter for thirty-seven years and with Loveland Fire for over twenty-nine. During his time with Loveland Fire, Rick led several teams and served as a shift commander and training chief.He is a veteran of both the United States Air Force and United States Marine Corps, and founder of the Fire Officer Leadership Academy providing leadership training, coaching, and mentoring to fire department officers, as well as a member of the John Maxwell Certified Leadership Team....
2024-08-072h 05Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#60: Paul Salter - Solving Self Sabotage - The Magic Behind Hypnosis-With 15 years of coaching experience and having personally coached more than 3,000 high-performing individuals, Paul is an expert in helping people get out of their own way by stopping self-sabotage at the source. He has an extensive coaching background working with elite Collegiate, Professional, and Olympic athletes as a Sports Dietitian, as well as years of study and mentorship under two of the top Mindset Coaches in the world. The latter propelled his transition to working with business owners, coaches, and entrepreneurs, serious and competitive golfers, as well as professional poker players. Paul's unique coaching system emphasizes hypnosis, subconscious reprogramming...
2024-07-312h 21Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#59: Derrick McManus - Beyond Durability - Life After Being Shot 14 TimesDerrick McManus was a South Australian Police officer operating in the elite Special Tasks And Rescue (STAR) Group. He held specialist skills as a sniper, diver and was trained by the military elite Special Air Services Regiment (SAS) in counter-terrorist tactics. Derrick has been a speaker and trainer on the international speaking circuit for the past 20 years. He provides the insights and the tools to go beyond resilience to durability and create sustained optimum performance.Connect with Derrick: Website: https://humandurability.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrickmcmanus/Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
2024-07-242h 44Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#58: Jarom Rogers - "I'm Surviving Today. I Don't Know What Tomorrow Looks Like"-Jarom Rogers, Chief Operating Officer of Legacy Real Estate Team and multi business entrepreneur, survived the 2022 dip in the housing market. After losing millions, Jarom and his team held on to become one of the top teams partnering with the online real estate giant, Zillow. Connect with Jarom:Website: https://jarom.legacyrealestateteam.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaromrogers/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarom-rogers-38200b106/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jarom.rogers/Twitter: https://x.com/ListWithJaromZillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/jaromrogers24-Alexander V. Johnson i...
2024-07-171h 21Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#57: Julian Sado - Developing Perspective, Not Perception-With over 25 years of experience in C-suite coaching, consulting, and sales development, Julian brings a unique perspective forged by a competitive spirit honed as a kickboxer, boxing coach, and Hollywood talent agent turned Top Producer within sales; Life Insurance, Recruiting, and Lending.Connect with Julian:Website: https://www.pivot2change.com/Email: jsado@pivot2change.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansado/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julian_sado/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pivot2change/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pivot2change-Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Pa...
2024-07-101h 50Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#56: Ben Jones - The Titan of YouTube Marketing-Ben is a serial entrepreneur and international keynote speaker. He's the co-founder of Titan Marketer, which has helped a wide range of businesses generate millions of dollars in sales with YouTube Advertising. He also founded Youth In Business, which helps kids start and scale businesses that make sales in less than a week. Benjamin's passion is enhancing youth entrepreneurship and helping businesses scale with YouTube Ads.Connect with Ben:Website: https://titanmarketer.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben09/?originalSubdomain=au https://www.linkedin.com/company/titan-marketer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben.jones...
2024-07-031h 20Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#55: Bob Wischer - Becoming a Better Man - The Relationship Engineer-Bob Wischer provides high-performance coaching for driven men to get untracked from loneliness, depression, feeling trapped, or isolated by working 1:1 through the Most Victories Possible (MVP) coaching program. He also offers additional support through the Men Becoming Better Men meetup group and podcast.Connect with Bob:Website: https://www.menbecomingbettermen.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/overcomingyourobstaclesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therelationshipengineerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_wisch/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-wischer-63151b19Podcast: https://www.menbecomingbettermen.com/podcast-Alexander V. Johnson...
2024-06-261h 26Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#54: Misty Gilbert - Cult Survivor to Entrepreneur - Independence as a Survival Mechanism-Misty W Gilbert was born and raised inside a cult located in Paso Robles, California, where she survived nightmarish abuse at the hands of her parents and religious community. Currently residing in Fort Worth, Texas, Misty is a three-business entrepreneur, Tedx alumni, transformational coach, blogger, writer, and speaker with a passion to encourage, support and inspire you to create the life that you want by choosing to intentionally live.Connect with Misty:Website: https://mistywgilbert.com/Tedx: https://www.ted.com/talks/misty_gilbert_the_art_of_authenticity_how_to_show_up_as_the_real...
2024-06-191h 31Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#53: Ofir Yakobowicz - A Straight Shot to Empowering Business Owners-Ofir Yakobowicz is the founder of Straight Shot Ops; business operations experts helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses from concept to scale. Connect with Ofir:Website: https://straightshotops.com/ https://www.howtosellwithoutselling.com/Email: ofir@straightshotops.com-Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 5x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2023, Mixt Solutions crossed over 100 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon.Connec...
2024-06-121h 32Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#52: Mike DiCioccio - Making Dreams Come True One Podcast at a Time-Mike DiCioccio is the host of #MikedUp, an audio & video podcast that showcases inspiring entrepreneurs, award winning authors, thought leaders, business & mindset coaches, peak-performers, entertainers, and other talented individuals who join the show to share their personal stories and deliver key insights to provide you the ammo needed to level up and achieve your greatest dreams. Mike is also the founder of Social Chameleon; a company that provides a Done For You service that helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs & orgs launch and grow their podcasts. They take care of everything from editing to publishing and social media content creation, ensuring that...
2024-06-051h 40Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#51: Valerie Rubin - Recovering From Anxiety Both Personally and Professionally-Valerie Rubin is a licensed Rapid Transformational Therapist and Anxiety Mindset coach specializing in helping entrepreneurs overcome anxiety, work through childhood traumas, and empower them to have the business of their dreams. Valerie is also the host of The Anxiety Recovery Podcast. Connect with Valerie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healwithval/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/423037886087059Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UZDfyhUZgAGIdlEv5VP85Website: https://www.valrubin.com/-Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 5x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions h...
2024-05-301h 45Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#50: Damon Cassidy - From Finance to YouTube - Exposing Flaws in Our Money, Labor Market, & Economy-Damon is a psychology student in Austin, Texas, who's using his background working in the finance industry to share his in depth understanding of personal finance, frugal living, and minimalistic habits. Connect with Damon: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ @DamonCassidy Buy him a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/damoncassidy "The REAL Reason No One Want's To Work Anymore"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuuqXeGPpdk-Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 5x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Am...
2024-05-221h 47Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#49: Zakariya Frank - A Holistic Approach to Beating Cancer-Zakariya Frank is the CMO of The Center for Advancement in Cancer Education, also known as BeatCancer.org, a 46 year old non profit organization that educates people on holistic ways to prevent or heal cancer. Zakaryia also hosts The Health Kings Court: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Health, a podcast where he interviews health experts of all varieties to bring you interesting health perspectives you may not have considered previously.Connect with Zakariya: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@ZakTheHealthKingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealzakariya/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZakTheHealthKing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/h...
2024-05-152h 07Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#48: Bobby Gillespie - Build Your Brand Like You Give a Sh*t-Bobby’s expertise lies in aligning clients’ vision for their brand with business goals—a holistic approach to building brands aimed at empowering and performing for marketing, business development, and sales teams. In 2014, Bobby founded Propr, a specialty advisory and creative services agency that works with small businesses and non-profits.Connect with Bobby: Website: https://propragency.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propragency/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bepropr/-Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 5x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has success...
2024-05-141h 49Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#47: Elisa Di Napoli - Overcoming Performance Anxiety, Uses for Hypnotism, and Enjoying Creativity-Elisa Di Napoli is a mindset coach, hypnotherapist, and NLP master practitioner with a background in music, acting, philosophy, and comparative religion. She is also a best-selling author. Her book and online course "Dare to Be Seen" helps artists and speakers command the stage, magnify their presence, and defeat stage nerves. She specializes in helping artists find a way forward, get their project going, or figure out how to turn their creative, artistic or performance skills into a new venture.Connect with Elisa:Website: https://elisadinapoli.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ @elisadinapoli6032 Linkedin: h...
2024-05-011h 36Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#46: The Rooster - "Scumbags Come in All Flavors!" Politics, Corruption, and Division-D.J. Byrnes, a former Ohio House candidate from Marion, Ohio, and the person who broke the Urban Meyer lap dance story, digs for dirt and casts a jaundiced eye on what he calls “the corrupt lizard cabal that controls Ohio’s local and state governments.” The Rooster has been featured in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and Columbus Dispatch, among other prestigious publications.Connect with The Rooster:Blog: https://www.rooster.info/Substack: https://substack.com/@roosterTwitter: https://twitter.com/rooster_ohioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rooster_ohioIn...
2024-04-241h 21Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#45: James Gilliard - Blind Triathlete with 80+ Races Says, "No Crappy Excuses"- James Gilliard was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a gradual, degenerative disease that eats away at the retina, in 1997 and has been legally blind since 2011. In 2014, he decided his sport of choice was going to be triathlons. In the decade since making that decision, James now has over 80 races under his belt.Connect with James:Website: https://nocrappyexcuses.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nocrappyexcusesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nocrappyexcuses-Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 5x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions...
2024-04-171h 25Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#44: Dr Lee Cordell - Are We Talking About "Trauma" Too Much or Too Little?-Dr. Lee C. Cordell founder of the Institute for Trauma and Psychological Safety. Dr. Lee uses her 15+ years of experience in healthcare, psychology, and education to help her professional and entrepreneurial clients release shame and prioritize pleasure as a path to trusting themselves to call in what they desire. Her mission is to empower people in the development of safe, healthy, and shame-free personal and professional relationships. Connect with Dr. Lee:Website: https://www.institutefortrauma.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingtraumainformedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteforTraumaPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522051/s...
2024-04-102h 28Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#43: Shamus Cassidy - Can the Super Rich Really Avoid Taxes? Strategies They UseShamus B. Cassidy is the founder of Cassidy Law, Ltd, concentrating his practice in the areas of estate planning, disability/special needs planning, probate, elder law, taxation, real estate, and business matters. Shamus is licensed to practice in Ohio, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the United States Tax Court, receiving his law degree from Capital University Law School (J.D., magna cum laude) and his bachelor’s degree from the Ohio State University (B.A., magna cum laude). Shamus is a member of the Professional Council of the Columbus Foundation, the Professional Ad...
2024-04-031h 20Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#42: Steve Washuta - Death of the Mom & Pop Gym; Rise of the Fitness Social Media SphereAs a seasoned personal trainer, and author of Fitness Business 101, Steve Washuta brings a wealth of knowledge from his journey in fitness and business. Holding a plethora of relevant certifications, Steve is not just an expert in the field but a passionate advocate for wellness. His approach goes beyond traditional fitness regimes, focusing on tailored guidance that aligns with each individual's unique health journey.Connect with Steve:Book: https://fitnessbusiness101.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTajRBRyJu3qVM9eOj33FgSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27jDzRtFENn03QQRRFCf5wInstagram: https://www...
2024-03-271h 35Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#41: Alex Soojung-Kim Pang - Work Better, Smarter, and Less: The Four Day Work WeekAlex Soojung-Kim Pang is director of research and innovation at 4 Day Week Global, a nonprofit promoting the 4-day workweek. His books— WORK LESS DO MORE: Designing the Four Day Week (Penguin, 2023); SHORTER: Work Better, Smarter and Less— Here’s How (Public Affairs, 2020); REST: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less(Basic Books, 2016), and THE DISTRACTION ADDICTION (Little Brown , 2013)— show how companies and individuals can better integrate rest, creativity, and focus into digital-age lives and work. Alex has been a senior consultant at Institute for the Future and Strategic Business Insights, and was a fellow or visiting...
2024-03-131h 18Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#40: Beau L Warren - Using Artificial Intelligence to Brew Beer - Species X BrewingBeau Warren, 35, is the brains behind Species X Beer Project, where he’s using machine learning to brew groundbreaking beer. Beau has a decade of previous experience working in brewing roles, is a Certified Level II Cicerone (certified beer expert), studied microbiology at the Siebel Institute in Montreal, has a certificate in Data Analytics from The Ohio State University, and after a stellar collegiate football career at Virginia Tech, he turned down an invite to play professionally with the NFL’s (at the time) St. Louis Rams to focus on beer and A.I.Connect with Beau: W...
2024-03-061h 23Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#39: Ed Hunt - The Grocery Store Battle Grounds - How Companies Greenwash for Your Business-Ed Hunt is an experienced CPG professional, and Director of Sales for Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs.Connect with Ed: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edehunt/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/peteandgerrys/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peteandgerrys/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peteandgerrys-Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 5x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2023, Mixt Solutions crossed over 100 million do...
2024-02-281h 44Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#38: Emmet Apolinario - Should You Roll Your 401K and Buy a Business?-Emmet Apolinario is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Value Builder (CVB) and the President of the Ohio Business Brokers Association (www.obba.org). He is an award-winning entrepreneur and a frequent speaker at various business events in Central Ohio. In 2002, Apolinario was awarded "Small Business Leader of the Year" by both the Small Business Administration and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Prior to acquiring a branch location of Sunbelt Business Advisors Network, Apolinario led a successful turnaround of a Midwest regional technology service company which he acquired through a leverage buyout. After successfully restructuring debt and operations...
2024-02-211h 36Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#37: Jim Seitzer - I Build Every Idea I Have - Inventor, Entrepreneur, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder- Jim Seitzer is the owner of Bandbell and the inventor of the Earthquake Bar and Rhino Bar. With nearly 35 year’s experience in Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Resistance Training, and now Oscillating Kinetic Energy (OKE) program development, Jim joins us this week to discuss his history in the fitness industry!Connect with Jim:Website: https://www.bandbell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bandbell/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BandBellBarFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bandbell-Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 5x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in Am...
2024-01-181h 28Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#36: Matt Rosenman - No Cheat Day Needed - The Journey To Becoming a Viral Content Creator-Matt Rosenman is an American content creator and food blogger based in Detroit, Michigan. Some of his most popular videos are aimed towards making people aware of how big brands use specific terms and branding to make products seem healthier than they are – a phenomenon called 'food washing' or 'health washing'. In this episode Alex and Matt discuss his journey to becoming viral content creator! Connect with Matt:Website: https://cheatdaydesign.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattRosenmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheatdaydesign/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattrosenmanFacebook: https://www...
2024-01-031h 38Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#35: Travis "Bam Bam" Davis - Marine Corp Vet, Pro Fighter, Coach, Celebrity Private Security-Travis Davis is a United States Marine Corp Veteran, professional MMA fighter, and boxer out of Columbus, Ohio holding a win record of MMA: 10-6, Boxing: 5-0. In this episode, Travis discusses growing up in a small town in northern Ohio, his time in the Marines, and finding his inspiration to become a professional fighter. It's a wild ride you don't want to miss! https://www.ohiocombatleague.com/https://www.ronintrainingcenter.com/Connect with Travis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tbambamdavis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davismmaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...
2023-12-271h 51Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#34: The 9 Lessons We Learned in 2023Alex and Steve Malone, our podcast editor, sit down and talk about some of the reoccurring themes from 2023 that guests brought up and how they have influenced our thinking. In the episode you will hear about the "quickest" way to have success, not following the crowd, how having hard conversations is a super power, understanding risk to reward, how to decide on better places to work, and developing a "why".Connect with Steve:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevemalonephoto/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveMalonePhotographyAlexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of M...
2023-12-2058 minEntrepreneur, Among Other Things#33: Steve Spaulding - Hard Choices Create an Easy Life - IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Gym Owner, Coach-Steve Spaulding is a professional bodybuilder with the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB), a personal trainer and bodybuilding coach with more than 20 years of experience in the industry, owner of Flex Barbell Gym in Hilliard, OH, and 2020 Mr. Ohio competition winner.Connect with Steve:Website: https://www.flexnfit.net/ https://www.sscustomsuits.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbuildersteve_ifbbpro/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/flexbarbellcolumbus/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010611421940Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbsteve_ifbbproTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@probbuildersteve-Ale...
2023-12-131h 38Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#32: Jason Dhir - The Ultra Human - Professional Partier to Award Winning Nutrition Entrepreneur-Jason Dhir is the owner of Ultra Human; an award winning supplement company based in Dublin, Ohio, specializing in nootropics, amino acids & teas. Born in Coventry, England, Jason moved to the United States to attend The Ohio State University Nutrition Program. He then became a consultant to many top brands as a multi-faceted expert in the field of supplements and nutrition while spreading awareness about consciousness and cognitive enhancement.In this episode, Alex and Jason sit down to discuss what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur, the roller coaster highs and lows that impact our lives...
2023-12-061h 58Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#31: Jeff Bradshaw - First Child Syndrome - Entrepreneur & President of Discount Fashion Warehouse-Jeff Bradshaw is the President at Discount Fashion Warehouse; a popular company started in Ohio who's approaching 17 stores and over 300 employees.Connect with John:Website: https://www.dfwh.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-bradshaw-6997aa25/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dfwhshop/-Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 5x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2023, Mixt Solutions will cross over 100 million in...
2023-11-292h 03Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#30: John Sherwin - CEO and Founder of Hydrant Hydration - Oxford Biologist to Silicon Valley to NYC-John Sherwin is the Co-Founder of Hydrant, a wellness brand company providing a balanced mix of electrolytes, minerals, and vitamins to integrate proper hydration into one's everyday routine. After studying biology at Oxford University, John moved to the US to get some experience in the world of high growth technology companies. While he learned a lot, he wanted a more advanced curriculum. That’s when he moved to New York City to found Hydrant.Connect with John: Website: https://www.drinkhydrant.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkhydrantFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkhydrant/
2023-11-221h 40Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#29: Thibaut Woolace - Can the World Go 100% Solar?-Thibaut Woolace is a graduate from The Ohio State University and CEO of 1 Earth Solar. What's his mission?.. He's on a journey to build the best solar installation experience in the nation.Cobalt Mining Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmqf0L52rD8Connect with Thibaut:Website: https://www.1earthsolar.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thibaut-woolace-809195208-Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 5x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with som...
2023-11-151h 59Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#28: Catherine Lang-Cline; CEO, Entrepreneur, Artist.- Catherine spent more than 20 years in the creative industry as a designer for corporations and ad agencies, both as an employee and as a freelancer. With Kristen, Catherine felt that there needed to be a place to help artists find work and help clients find talent. So they combined their experience and opened Portfolio Creative in 2005.Catherine is an award-winning CEO, Certified Staffing Professional with the American Staffing Association. She serves as a Board Member and on the Executive Committees for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Columbus Arts Council. She is an active...
2023-11-081h 47Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#27: Jeremy Hoy Pt. 2 - “I Don't Lose” - 3 Sport Athlete, Stuntman, Olympic Strength Coach, Bobsledder, Restauranteur, and Gym Owner-Coach Hoy is the Director of Coaching and Manager of The Spot Athletics' Dublin location. He is the former associate strength and conditioning coach at The Ohio State University, where he directed the successful men's hockey and golf strength and conditioning programs, as well as overseeing their elite women's ice hockey program. He has trained numerous players who have won Olympic gold medals, Stanley Cup Championships, NCAA Championships, NHL draft picks, and others who have selflessly moved on to lives of service in coaching or elite levels within the United States Military.Connect with Jeremy:Website...
2023-11-013h 17Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#26: Jeremy Hoy Pt. 1 - “Built Different” - 3 Sport Athlete, Stuntman, Olympic Strength Coach, Bobsledder, Restauranteur, and Gym Owner-Coach Hoy is the Director of Coaching and Manager of The Spot Athletics' Dublin location. He is the former associate strength and conditioning coach at The Ohio State University, where he directed the successful men's hockey and golf strength and conditioning programs, as well as overseeing their elite women's ice hockey program. He has trained numerous players who have won Olympic gold medals, Stanley Cup Championships, NCAA Championships, NHL draft picks, and others who have selflessly moved on to lives of service in coaching or elite levels within the United States Military.Connect with Jeremy:Website...
2023-10-252h 18Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#25: Michael Rectenwald - Presidential Candidate for the Libertarian Party-Michael Rectenwald is an American scholar, former professor, and author. In 2023, Rectenwald filed to run for president of the United States seeking the Libertarian presidential nomination in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.Connect with Michael: Campaign: https://rectenwald2024.com/Website: https://www.michaelrectenwald.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheAntiPCProfTwitter: https://twitter.com/RecTheRegimeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rectenwald-the/-Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 5x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon an...
2023-10-181h 19Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#24: Will Randle - America's Hidden Mental Health Crisis-Will Randle is a therapist who specializes in working with people with extreme experiences & structural dissociation. Will has been working with survivors of trauma, abuse, and extreme experiences since 1998. He grounds his understanding of how people work – and how they heal – in human physiology & Buddhist practices more than in traditional psychology. "Adverse experiences affect people physically and emotionally, often beneath language’s ability to express. Buddhism studies the mind on a practical, personal level, and the practices can be of benefit regardless of religion or spiritual belief." -Will Randle has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. He attended...
2023-10-111h 56Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#23: Adam Gilbert (STARSET) - Turning Music and Creativity Into Medicine-Adam Gilbert is the drummer for the American rock band STARSET, a talented artist, and owner/president of Drum Abuse; a creative community about love, patience, acceptance, openness to the beauty of our inherent differences, and using creativity to challenge indifferences, especially where right and wrong are unclear.Connect with Adam: Websites - https://drumabuse.com/ , https://www.starsetonline.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrumAbuse , https://www.youtube.com/@starsetonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumabuse/ , https://www.instagram.com/starsetonline/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrumAbuse , https://twitter.com/starsetonlineFacebook: https://www...
2023-10-0457 minEntrepreneur, Among Other Things#22 - Daniel Z. Blanton - Trading Addictions: From Unhealthy Habits to Sales and Successful Business OwnershipDaniel Z. Blanton is an owner of Exterior Alliance, a roofing and storm restoration contractor serving Columbus and Cincinnati Ohio. He also started the Ohio Roofing Alliance, a group for trusted contractors. Dan has sold numerous products door to door and sold roofs for 5 years before moving into ownership. His company is focused on a family culture, cultivating young men and women into better people/professionals in business and in life and offering our customers top notch service and expertise. In this episode Alex and Dan talk about his unhealthy past habits, overcoming them and tips...
2023-09-271h 43Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#21 - Christian Tharp - Stock & Options Trading Strategies Coach, Finance Writer, Public Speaker-As a technical analyst, and Chartered Market Technician (CMT), Christian has had the incredible experience to be able to meet, teach, and coach more than 5,000 students from around the globe.-Christian helps them to learn the fundamentals of the stock market (portfolio strategies, financial trends, and behaviors), how to read stock charts (candlestick charting, portfolio strategies, and futures forecasting), hone their skills in recognizing great opportunities, and developing the foundation for their future financial independence.Connect with Christian at..:Website: https://www.thechartistacademy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechartistacademy/Facebook: https://www...
2023-09-201h 34Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#20 - Bartow J. Elmore - Environmental Historian, Author, and Professor at The Ohio State UniversityBartow Elmore is the associate professor of environmental history and core faculty member of the Sustainability Institute at the Ohio State University. He's the author of "Seed Money: Monsanto's Past and Our Food Future", and "Country Capitalism: How Corporations from the American South Remade Our Economy and the Planet."Find his works here: https://www.bartelmore.com/-Country Capitalism: https://uncpress.org/book/97814696733...-Packaging Ecosystem Project: https://www.msufoundation.org/shapeIn this episode, Bart and Alex talk extensivelyabout the unique history of Coca Cola, how we really go green in practice...
2023-09-131h 42Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#19 - John Ziegler - Solving the Costly and Problematic Healthcare IndustryJohn Ziegler is a Partner and Vice President of Patient Experience Improvement and Business Development with Ambassador Software Works and part of the management team at Healthcare Development and Innovation Group. He also previously built a printing business that he sold and was involved in another healthcare startup that sold to a veterinary group.In this episode, John and Alex talk extensively about the healthcare industry, why costs have run out of control, and how John views the future of healthcare optimistically.Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc. 5,000 F...
2023-05-021h 43Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#18 - Paul Heintzman - Building an Alcohol Business and America's Great History of Rum.Paul Heintzman is CPO (Chief Party Officer) of Saltwater Woody American Rum whose main mission was to represent what the three founders loved the most, the beach, summer, fun and sunshine, while using 100% real fruit juices. Paul started in banking and took a chance during the Covid-19 pandemic with two friends and zero alcohol sales experience. Paul said in the interview, "I think I am the best alcohol salesman in the world", and after the podcast we believe him.In this episode, Paul and Alex drink 3 flavors of Saltwater Woody Rum (sorry for the background noise and...
2023-04-011h 42Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#17 - Josh Schall - Sports Nutrition, CPG, and the Supplement IndustryJosh Schall is consumer packaged goods (CPG) Strategist and Entrepreneur that focuses on the product categories of value-added (or functional) food, beverage, beauty, and nutritional supplements. Recently, he has shifted the 10 plus years of knowledge and experiences into early-stage investments, board membership, and public speaking engagements.In this episode, Josh and Alex talk about Josh's early uprising in the industry starting with Muscle Pharm where he helped grow it into what it became in it's hay day. Then, they discussed how Josh took his skills and connections to start his own consulting firm working within the CPG in...
2023-03-131h 51Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#16 Bryce Calvin - Fitness, Online Coaching, and Managing BurnoutBryce Calvin is an online fitness coach with more than a decade of strength and conditioning coaching along with bodybuilding coaching as well. He owns and operates Progress Performance, a online training platform where he has multiple coaches anyone can work with along with himself. In this episode, Bryce and Alex talk about how Bryce built his business, facing burnout from exhausting hours scaling his business, and best practices for managing employees. They also touched on the faults of the current education system and how real world experiences beats textbooks in most cases when growing your business.
2023-02-142h 00Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#15 - Rob Smith - Leadership Lessons from Joe Paterno to Multi Million Dollar Waste Management ExitsRob Smith is National Champion winning football player at Penn State under Joe Paterno, an expert in the waste management industry, and has successfully completed over 50 mergers and acquisitions in his time as an Entrepreneur. In 2022, the company he founded in 2010 was acquired in a multi million dollar sale. In addition, Rob has started numerous businesses in the waste management industry, managed teams nearing 200 employees, and personally been responsible for hundreds of million in sales. Rob has an autobiography about his life coming in 2023.In the conversation Rob and Alex talk about Rob's unlikely and at times wil...
2023-02-072h 09Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#14 - Esteban Ceron - Colombian Immigrant to Multimillion Dollar Real Estate DeveloperEsteban Ceron is a former Colombian immigrant, having come to the United State as a child with his family. Since then, he has found his passion in real estate. He now operates his family's construction company Metro Renovations, has since started his development company Horus and Ra, and also founded Obelisk Industries, a Bitcoin mining operation. In this episode, Esteban and Alex talk about Esteban's experience building a business, chasing the "American Dream", and how he started in real estate. Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company...
2023-02-031h 27Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#13 - Steven LeClair - What Most People Fail to Understand About Money and ManagementSteven LeClair is a Wealth Advisor, named one of the best in Ohio by Forbes. He was also formerly a Senior VP of Wealth Management at UBS. Steven has a deep understanding of financial markets , buying and selling businesses, and growing personal wealth. In this episode, Steven and Alex talk about Steven's journey into entrepreneurship, the state of the US economy, and what most people fail to understand about money. Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transa...
2023-01-221h 51Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#12 - A-Jay Orr - Cyber Security in the Modern AgeAjay Orr is a 3x Award-Winning Author, United States Army Veteran, Cancer Survivor, and the CEO of Simple Plan IT. He is a digital risk management expert with more than 15 years of experience in the ever-evolving field of technology and cybersecurity.In this episode, Ajay and Alex talk about new cyber security risks in 2023, some of the attacks he has recently seen, ways to avoid or prevent scams and risk, and his time in the military endeveours. Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mix...
2023-01-122h 14Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#13 - Steven LeClair - What Most People Fail to Understand About Money and ManagementSteven LeClair is a Wealth Advisor, named one of the best in Ohio by Forbes. He was also formerly a Senior VP of Wealth Management at UBS. Steven has a deep understanding of financial markets , buying and selling businesses, and growing personal wealth. In this episode, Steven and Alex talk about Steven's journey into entrepreneurship, the state of the US economy, and what most people fail to understand about money. Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transa...
2023-01-111h 51Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#11 Rick Smith - Risk, Insurance, and Taking Over a Family Business.Rick Smith is a 2nd generation business owner in the insurance industry, specifically in the business risk field. He interacts with businesses on a daily basis and sees the worse of possible outcomes for business owners, catastrophic events.In this episode, Rick and Alex talk about what its like to take over a family business, learn from your father on the job, and understand the complex risks that face a business; many of which are unexpected. They also talk about how business owners should think about risk, the insurance business, and building trust when entering an organization.
2022-12-211h 33Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#10 - Mike Moline - Documentary Film Making, Videography, and The Bishop Sycamore ScandalMike Moline is a videographer, video editor, and documentary film maker. He has produced full length documentaries around the sports world and regularly works with multinational brand ad campaigns.In this episode, Mike and Alex talk about how to begin creating video content, the barriers to video production, the rise of the YouTube world, and Mike's first hand seat to the Bishop Sycamore Scandal that intrigued a national audience. Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on...
2022-12-161h 44Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#9 Neil Johnson - Business Funding, Venture Capitalists, and Angel InvestorsNeil Johnson has more than 20 years of investment banking and private equity experience including completion of over $1 billion in corporate finance transactions. He is Managing Partner of Lawrence, Evans Co., which is an investment banking and consulting company focusing on mergers and acquisitions. Neil previously managed $100 million dollars in assets at a regional investment bank. In this episode, Neil and Alex talked about the advantages and disadvantages of start ups taking on outside capital, the different options of funding for businesses, and how the private equity market works.Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner o...
2022-12-021h 22Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#8 - Brittany Dixon - Productivity CoachingBrittany Dixon is an online productivity coach who specializes in assisting entrepreneurs manage their time and organizational skills so they can run their businesses and life more efficiently. She also has a podcast called "The Productivity Pod" giving advice on entrepreneurship and running successful businesses. In this episode, Brittany and Alex talk about some "productivity hacks", the importance of organization in business, and systems that Brittany has implemented with her clients to help scale their businesses while balancing their time. Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in...
2022-11-251h 58Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#7 - Brandon Street - Cryptocurrency, The Metaverse, and Virtual Real Estate DevelopmentBrandon Street is a Metaverse land developer, Founder of ICGrowth.io, a cryptocurrency educational platform, and Founder of Creative Collab, a platform based on bringing creators together for the purpose of publishing NFT projects. In this episode, Brandon and Alex discuss crypto, stock trading, prospective coins, virtual real estate, the metaverse, and the business of NFTs.Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in...
2022-11-112h 55Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#6 - Flex Wheeler - The Tumultuous Life of a Bodybuilding LegendFlex Wheeler is a former IFBB Professional Bodybuilder. Flex won the Arnold Classic a then-record four times and was once described by Arnold as, "one of the greatest bodybuilders he had ever seen."Flex is an entrepreneur having started multiple businesses, including his Signature Series line of supplements. In 2019, due to severe kidney issues, Flex had his right leg amputated. Flex and Alex discuss his life, his bodybuilding career, losing his leg, and seeking happiness in a situation most would consider unmanageable. Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc...
2022-09-092h 34Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#5 - John Quint - Exercise from a Systems Thinking ApproachJohn Quint is one of the nation's top neuromuscular therapist, having learned from some of the best such as Louie Simmons at Westside Barbell and George Halpert. John is a 570lbs+ bench presser, a competitive bodybuilder, and has trained numerous NFL athletes, UFC Fighters, and elite power lifters and bodybuilders. John's areas of interest and expertise span economics, evolution, stock markets, exercise science and programming, and systems thinking. Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amaz...
2022-09-012h 19Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#4 - Coyote Peterson - Building a YouTube EmpireCoyote Peterson is the Founder of Brave Wilderness, a worldwide brand and YouTube channel where he educates on all things wildlife and nature. In 2022, Coyote and his team have racked up almost 5 billion views on YouTube and over 20 million subscribers. Coyote has put himself into some unique situations in the name of education, including working his way through the Schmidt Sting Pain Index; an index of the most painful insect stings. Coyote has also hosted a show on Animal Planet, has authored multiple books, produced educational products used in numerous schools, and is an Emmy Award winner. He is...
2022-07-231h 36Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#4 - Coyote Peterson- Building a YouTube EmpireCoyote Peterson is the Founder of Brave Wilderness, a worldwide brand and YouTube channel where he educates on all things wildlife and nature. In 2022, Coyote and his team have racked up almost 5 billion view on YouTube with over 20 million subscribers. Coyote has put himself into some unique situations in the name of educating, including working his way through the Schmidt Sting Pain Index; an index of the most painful insect stings.Coyote has also hosted a show on Animal Planet, has multiple books, educational products used in numerous schools, and is an Emmy Award winner. He is cur...
2022-07-2334 minEntrepreneur, Among Other Things#3 - Jimmie Bell - Former NFL Athlete and Empowerment CoachJimmie Bell is a former NFL Football Player, playing for the San Diego Chargers and the New York Giants. He also was an Ohio State Buckeye, two-time Big Ten Champion, and Rose Bowl Champion. Jimmie Bell is a speaker, author, newscaster, and an empowerment coach, spending much of his time with the youth. In this episode, Jimmie and Alex talk about sports, how people can empower themselves and find their calling, and finding what you love to do. Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Comp...
2022-06-182h 43Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#2 - Ben Tietje - Building Earthley, A Natural Health BusinessBen Tietje is Co-Founder and CEO of Earthley, an all natural wellness company which is one of the fastest growing companies in America as named by Inc. Magazine. Ben employs over 40 people in his mission driven business, attempting to show people the power of natural and herbal health remedies outside of the pharmaceutical industry. In this podcast, Ben talks how his first career in the pharmaceutical industry had him viewing the world a certain way, until his daughter's unknown illness couldn't be cured by Western Medicine. This started Ben down a path of discovery, which led to the...
2022-05-172h 23Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#1 - Dave Whinham - The Sports BusinessDave Whinham is the Founder and President of The TEAM, a Sports, Entertainment, and Media Company. Dave has worked at nearly every level of the sports business, from Head Coach, Team President, first Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Detroit Red Wings, marketing, and sponsorship sales. Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. If you like this content, please hit “Follow...
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