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The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 102 - Brent Craige + Marlon Butler | JamaroundBrent, Marlon, and Donovan are Co-Founders of the App jammaround. JammAround started out as a networking app for Artist to connect with each other, but these founders quickly realized there was more of a need in other aspects of an artist’s life. With the growing number of self-made artists rising, their was a need for a more efficient way for the artist to stay organized and have all of their beloved features in one App. The Jammpad is “JammPacked” with everything you would need to self compose your songs! Enjoy the full episode with Brent and Marlon, who talk a...2023-03-021h 04The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 101 – Barry Kern | Mardi Gras World + Kern StudiosBarry Kern is the President + CEO of Kern Studios and Mardi Gras World. Mardi Gras would not be what it is today without the Kern Family. Kern Studios produces 600 – 700 floats per year, has been involved in the production of the Mardi Gras parade at Universal Studios for over 27 years, as well as conducts business internationally. This episode includes the stories of how they got into the business, the growth of Mardi Gras, how Blaine Kern (Father) became Mr. Mardi Gras, working with Disney + Universal, buying an aircraft carrier from the 30s and much more.---“We have...2023-02-091h 20The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 100 - Jude Melville | b1BANKSubscribe to hear more stories from Engaging Entrepreneurswww.youtube.com/channel/UCaeun0KRdkcmohnRYnDNr5AFollow Us On Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNXTEntrepreneurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenxtentrepreneurLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nxt-entrepreneurNXT #100 is Sponsored byHannis T. Bourgeois: https://www.htbcpa.com/Latter & Blum: https://www.latter-blum.com/Turn Key Solutions: www.tks.la/NXTPivotal, LLC: https://www.pivotalperforms.com/MFB Firm: https://mfbfirm.com/Centura Advisors: https://www.centura-advisors.com/Season 3 of NXT is...2023-02-021h 02The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 99 –Aaron Hogan | Eye Wander PhotoAaron Hogan is the CEO & Founder of Eye Wander Photo. Eye Wander is a content creation house in Baton Rouge, LA specializing in Portraits, Weddings, Senior Shoots, Commercial Photos, Art Prints, and Photo + Video Booths for events. Aaron started Eye Wander as a project while in school at LSU. His main mission ever since has been to capture life the way he sees it; through light and emotion. This episode is full of stories of how Aaron Hogan became who he is and the moments that define his passions. --- “I wanted to capture life and thing...2023-01-261h 05The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 98 –Henry Overton | TurnKey SolutionsHenry Overton is the President and Co-Founder of TurnKey Solutions. TurnKey is a full service IT company that performs day to day help desk tasks and 24/7 cyber security. They have locations in Dallas, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge with 16 employees. Henry has been fixing computer issues ever since he received his first computer when he was 13 years old. After meeting his business partner and CEO, Harold Robinson, it became clear there was a need in the area for a company that would not only send you equipment for your tech solutions but also walk you through how to set...2023-01-1958 minThe NXT EntrepreneurNXT 97 - Kelsey Campion | Fringe + Co.Kelsey Campion, Chief Sequin Officer of Fringe + Co, completely derailed her master plan of being a Forensic Psychologist for a life she describes as more fulfilling. Her journey began when she purchased her first very old vintage sewing machine; once she created her first product she never looked back. Kelsey doesn't create anything that she doesn’t love herself and truly enjoys creating moments of magic for her customers. The clothing and accessories that Fringe + Co produces are one of a kind and celebrate the feeling of self-empowerment. Shop all the collections online at fring-co.com; there you will se...2023-01-1259 minThe NXT EntrepreneurNXT 96 – Felix Sherman Jr. | The Ambrosia Bakery Felix Sherman Jr. is the Owner of The Ambrosia Bakery. Ambrosia Bakery was started by his parents, Felix and Cheryl Sherman, in 1993 - that is nearly 30 years of serving award winning cakes to the Baton Rouge Area. Cheryl’s passion for cake decorating went from being a hobby to selling cakes to her neighbors and later on become a highly successful business thanks to the help from her husband. Felix was let go from his job after working there for 27 years; having years and years of business experience, they were able to put their minds together and open the bak...2023-01-0557 minThe NXT EntrepreneurNXT 95 - Aaron Montgomery | OurayAaron Montgomery is Founder & CEO of OURAY and President of HYDERA. Ouray is an environmental remediation business providing global emergency response and chemical services headquartered in Denver. They have multiple locations including Denver, Peru, Singapore, and a new location in Hammond, LA. Aaron's customers refer to his company as "The Easy Button" because they are highly focused on the tasks at hand and always take care of everything in the correct way. --- "Smart enough to do it safe; dumb enough to think it is cool." - Aaron Montgomery---Follow Us On So...2022-12-291h 03The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 94 - Anna Dearmon Kornick | Time Management CoachAnna Dearmon Kornick is the Founder & Time Management Coach of ADK Strategies, LLC and Host of the It's About Time Podcast. Anna formed her LLC before she was sure what she wanted to do under the name ADK Strategies. It did not take her long to realize that she had a passion for time management. She recognized that there was a need to support busy professionals that were overwhelmed and strapped for time. The It's About Time Podcast is geared towards 'ambitious women seeking better work, life and balance.' If you are an entrepreneur looking to change your...2022-12-221h 06The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 93 - Nathan Ourso | Oasis SpacesNathan Ourso is the Founder & Owner of Oasis Spaces. Nathan is a Baton Rouge Native who graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in construction management. Along with the help from his wife, Taunia, he started Oasis Spaces about 9 years ago with the main mission to enhance outdoor living spaces. Today they offer much more under the umbrella of custom living: custom homes, pools, and outdoor kitchens. This year Nathan's company hit a milestone by receiving recognition from Inc 5000 as being one of the fasting growing companies in the country! Tune in this Thursday to hear the full...2022-12-151h 02The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 92 - Rolfe McCollister | McCollister & AssociatesRolfe McCollister is the Founder & Former Publisher of the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report for 40 years and CEO of McCollister & Associates. There are so many things Rolfe has done and continuing to do for the city of Baton Rouge. Rolfe explained what it is like to work in the media business, describing it as a sprint; you run, run, run, - publish and repeat. He said he absolutely LOVED it but it will definitely wear you out.Follow Us On Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNXTEntrepreneurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenxtentrepreneurLinkedIn...2022-12-081h 09The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 91 - Dr. Sanjay Juneja | Baton Rouge General HospitalSanjay Juneja, M.D. is the Chief of Oncology Service at Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Hematologist & Medical Oncologist at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Founding Partner & Chief Medical Officer of Oncology at Doctorpedia, Co-Founder & COO at MedFluencers, Host of the Target Cancer Podcast and so much more! Dr. Sanjay's current resume is INSANE! He has his hands in so many different projects, we are not sure how he does it all and is still an incredible Husband/Dad. And to top that all off he also has about a 1/2 million followers on TikTok. His main mission is to...2022-11-171h 08The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 90 - Stan Levy | SASSOStan Levy is the Founder and CEO of SASSO. SASSO is a branding and advertising agency with locations in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Atlanta, Austin, and San Diego. Stan begin his career learning from top industry leaders such as iHeartMedia, Ticketmaster and Dreamworks. In this episode he discusses the importance of good branded content and understanding how to create a strategy to use it. Digital marketing can be a hard code to crack; which is why we understand that so many rockstar brands are trusting Sasso to get the done. A few of their clients are Amedisys, Walk-on's, Coca-Cola...2022-11-1056 minThe NXT EntrepreneurNXT 89 - Michael Mathews | The BackpackerMichael Mathews is the Owner of The Backpacker Outdoors. Under this operation, there are two store locations - Baton Rouge & Lafayette, an eCommerce store - backpackeroutdoors.com, a travel company - Backpacker Tours/Ski Trips, and another storefront location coming soon to Mandeville. This company was founded by Michael's father and was later passed on to him, along with his love for adventure. If you also love adventure and the great outdoors, The Backpacker is a one stop shop for YOU and your gear!---"Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty, take your problems...2022-11-0357 minThe NXT EntrepreneurNXT 88 - Dwayne Sanburn | The 13th GateDwayne Sanburn, Founder, Owner, and Artistic Director of The 13th Gate, lives and breathes Halloween. The 13th Gate has been haunting the area for 29 years. It is an incredible representation of interactive theater that has 150 actors, 12 make up artists + interns, costume designers, stage managers, security, maintenance crews, and more! See the production for yourself; you can buy tickets to the scare online. Their hours run from 6:30pm - 11:30pm the last weekend of September through all of October. If the traditional haunted house experience wasn't enough to scare you, check out one of the Flashlight Fright Nights on the...2022-10-271h 00The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 87 - Kiran Chawla | Unfiltered with KiranKiran Chawla is the Founder of the news outlet Unfiltered with Kiran. It is incredible what Kiran has done in just one year! She has created a news outlet people can trust built on the whole truth. Kiran has over 12 years of experience reporting in the Baton Rouge area. In this episode she talks about her journey and how she stands up to anyone that gets in the way of her mission, delivering the truth to the people.---"It is not about being first, it is about being accurate." - Kiran Chawla---2022-10-201h 00The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 86 - Mike Hogstrom | Onsite DesignMike Hogstrom is the Founder, as well as a Designer and Developer of Onsite Design. Mike describes himself as a tornado, a whirl wind that still has a hand in every piece of his business. His parents instilled in him from a very young age a strong work ethic. In fact, he told a story about how every day in the morning there would be an index card with a list of tasks for him to do, on top of his daily duties of going to school and attending extracurricular activities. This hardworking attitude, later lead to Mike graduating...2022-10-131h 11The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 85 - Cindy McGhee | NextGen Tax ServicesCindy McGhee is the Founder at NextGen Tax Services. This woman is a force of nature that is rapidly climbing to the top using rhythm (not balance) to structure her work/life flow. Cindy is also an advocate for helping women entrepreneurs thrive in business. In doing so she created a podcast to inspire and educate women looking to move their business to the next level in their entrepreneurial journey. It was a pleasure meeting Cindy during our travels and thank her for allowing us to share her office space while recording this episode. The Upgrade U P...2022-10-061h 01The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 84 - Alex Lobodiak | True North VenturesAlex Lobodiak, President of True North Ventures, Head of Sales and Business Development at GeoSafe, and Chapter Director of Startup Grind Tulsa, is a true asset to the Tulsa community. The biggest advice Alex had for young entrepreneurs is to always be receptive on feedback. When you have a self awareness about yourself and are able to process that information in a positive way, that is when you are going to really grow. Enjoy!Follow Us On Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNXTEntrepreneurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenxtentrepreneurLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2022-09-2957 minThe NXT EntrepreneurNXT 83 - Olivia Stewart | Oxbow Rum DistilleryOlivia Stewart is the C.O.O of Oxbow Rum Distillery, previous named Three Roll Estate. Oxbow Rum Distillery is the only single estate distillery in Louisiana. The process of making rum is fascinating; the true definition of both art & science. What sets them apart is that they use the ingredients from their sugarcane farm to cultivate their rum process. Olivia told us in this episode that the perseverance of the farm started in 1859 with her great grandfather and carried out be every single person that has worked on that land. Follow Us On Social!Facebook: h...2022-09-221h 03The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 82 - Chef John Folse | Chef John Folse CompanyChef John Folse, Founder and Owner of the Chef John Folse Company, is not someone who dwells on the impossible. He is always focused on the next adventure and chases the next opportunity. Anyone can go online and find Chef John Folse’s long list of achievements and business ventures. But his heart and crowning glory belongs to The Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University. What an inspiration for chefs and entrepreneurs around the world; enjoy!Follow Us On Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNXTEntrepreneurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenxtentrepreneurLinkedIn: https://ww...2022-09-151h 23The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 81 - Jordy Culotta | The Jordy Culotta ShowJordy is the Owner of Effemm Digital Media and the Host of The Jordy Culotta Show. The Jordy Culotta Show is a digital sports talk show built for the ultimate sports fan. Listen daily Monday through Friday from 7am – 9am on Youtube, Facebook, Apple Podcast, or find them at jordyculottashow.com.Effemm Digital Media is a media group that can help businesses with video production, broadcasting, social media, and sales. It is a comfortable safe space for creators to take their message and vision to the next level. Check out their website for more information www.effemm.co...2022-06-161h 15The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 80 - Maranda White | Octagon MediaMaranda is the Owner, Client Relations + Media Director at Octagon Media. She is also the Owner of W.H.W Real Estate & Property Mgmt, which was named after her father. Octagon Media is a full service advertising agency and marketing firm here in Baton Rouge, LA. Maranda like most entrepreneurs is a highly skilled problem solver that loves what she does. Her parents instilled in her from a young age that education is the most important key in life. She uses that skill everyday, staying up to date on current trends and is able to apply her knowledge/techniques...2022-06-0958 minThe NXT EntrepreneurNXT 79 - Kate Grace Bauer Rouchell & John Michael Rouchell | The Blue RoomThese two fun, high-energy artists are the owners of The Blue Room, a multi-media company based in New Orleans. Kate is a full on creative that works with all different types of mediums: painting, jewelry marketing, digital graphic campaigns, interior designing, and more! She graduated from California State University, Fullerton starring as Perdita in The Winter’s Tale. Kate believes that you should always be surrounded by the things that you love.John Michael is a songwriter, musician, producer, as well as holding the title of being #1 in his class while recently receiving his MBA. When JM wa...2022-06-021h 09The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 78 - Craig Stevens | Genesis 360Craig Stevens is the Founder & President of Genesis 360, LLC. Genesis 360 is a full-service facility maintenance company composed of four divisions: Construction, Building Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, and IT Services (NEW). Craig has achieved many outstanding awards over the last couple of years including the LED - Leadership Growth Award for Louisiana, Baton Rouge Business Report - Company of the Year, and Small Business Association (SBA) – Business Person of the Year. Just WOW; we are impressed with Craig’s accomplishments thus far and can’t wait to see his company grow in the future.Timestamps:00:03 Mile Walk to Work2022-05-261h 12The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 77 - Al Moreau III | Moreau Physical TherapyAl Moreau III is the President of Moreau Physical Therapy. This year Moreau Physical Therapy is celebrating 45 years of service to this community. Dominating the South Louisiana area, there are a total of 21 Clinics with more on the way. On average, Al told us they typically have 40,000 patient visits per year. THAT IS INCREDIBLE!Subscribe to hear more stories from Engaging Entrepreneurswww.youtube.com/channel/UCaeun0KRdkcmohnRYnDNr5AFollow Us On Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNXTEntrepreneurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenxtentrepreneurLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company...2022-05-191h 03The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 76 – Dr. Samer Shamieh | AVALA Dr. Shamieh is a Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon and Medical Director at AVALA Health. AVALA has multiple locations in Hammond and Covington with the vision to expand into the South Shore and beyond. The #1 focus of this company across the board is quality care; AVALA is the first class of healthcare.Subscribe to hear more stories from Engaging Entrepreneur'swww.youtube.com/channel/UCaeun0KRdkcmohnRYnDNr5AFollow Us On Social!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNXTEntrepreneurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenxtentrepreneurLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nxt-entrepreneurS...2022-05-121h 05The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 75 - Grant Clayton | 1 Percent ListsGrant is the CEO of 1 Percent Lists. This full service real estate brokerage company is built to provide more value to their clients and allows them to keep more of their equity in their house. 1 Percent Lists was created to break the standard cycle of real estate and formed a disruptive model to “give the people what they want” by only charging 1% for the list costs. Everyone loves a good discount and to cut costs whenever they can; why not save money while listing your home for sale? Still not convinced? Don’t worry, that is why we sat down w...2022-04-211h 08The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 74 - Bill Atchinson | Growth VenturesWe traveled to Los Angeles to talk to another entrepreneur, Bill Atchinson. Bill is the Founder and President of Growth Ventures. He has had the opportunity to help grow multiple top-notch companies: Healthy Choice, Ben & Jerry’s, KT Tape, Kodiak; just to name a few that he told stories about in this episode. If you are fascinated by branding, marketing, product development, innovation, and growth within a company, YOU are going to love this one!“If you don’t take any risks, nothing changes .” – Bill Atchinson0:00 Hook0:48 Intro1:07 b1 BANK Sponsorship2:17 Introductions2:50 M...2022-04-141h 05The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 73 - Jay Huguley | ActorWe traveled to Los Angeles to talk to the Actor, Jay Huguley. Jay is from New Jersey about 15 minutes from the Big Apple. From a young age he was fascinated with Broadway, museums, and anything related to the arts. Now he is an established Actor featured in 12 Years a Slave, True Detective, The Walking Dead, and more! We enjoyed talking with our friend Jay and were captivated by his home in Silver Lake, Los Angeles.“I always tell young actors: you are signing up for a weird life.” – Jay Huguley0:00 Hook1:20 Intro1:40 b1 BANK S...2022-04-0758 minThe NXT EntrepreneurNXT 72 - Deborah Sternberg | Young Entrepreneur AcademyDeborah is the Founder and Chair of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge. YEA is a secondary school for high school students, grades 8 – 12, that are interested in launching their own business. Deborah has an incredible resume and a fascinating family history with entrepreneurship.Learn more about Young Entrepreneur Academy of Baton Rouge:Website: www.yeabr.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yeabrlaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeabrlaTwitter: https://twitter.com/yeabrlaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yeabrlaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjJa1MQBCbxTOnsnWDF9Uwg2022-03-311h 01The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 71 - Stephen Hightower | City Group HospitalityStephen is the Managing Partner of City Group Hospitality. This well known restaurant organization is dominating the Baton Rouge Area with 11 operations. Each restaurant has their own brand and specialties, making them unique. The newest concept to open is called Spoke & Hub, which is a new take on a diner themed restaurant. We can’t wait to check it out and also visit the speakeasy that is adjacent to it, The Brakes Bar.Learn more about City Group Hospitality:Website: https://www.citygrouphospitality.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityporkbrasserieInstagram: https://www.instagram.co...2022-03-241h 06The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 70 - Anthony Ranaudo | Cards and CultureAnthony is a serial entrepreneur that is the owner of the shop Cards and Culture, the host of the podcast The Up and In Show, part owner of F45 Gym in Baton Rouge, and an LSU Baseball Alumni. Anthony is from New Jersey and first came into the spotlight by joining the LSU Baseball team and later furthering his career playing for the Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, and Chicago White Sox as a pitcher.Learn more about Anthony's Business Endeavors:Podcast: https://www.upandinshow.com/The Shop: https://cardsandculture.com/The GYM: f45...2022-03-171h 04The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 69 - Scott Berg | Lee MichaelsScott is one of the Presidents of Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. Lee Michaels was started in Baton Rouge by Scott’s father and with the help of his brothers, they have grown the business tremendously. This 45 year old company is the largest family owned jewelry business in the south with nine stores and nearly 200 employees.Learn more about Lee Michaels:Website: https://www.lmfj.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/leemichaelsjewelryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leemichaelsjewelryTwitter: https://twitter.com/lmfinejewelryPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/leemichaelsYoutube: https://www.yo...2022-03-101h 10The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 68 - Julio Melara | Melara EnterprisesJulio is the President and CEO of Melara Enterprises. This multi-media publishing company publishes The Business Report, 225 Magazine, InRegister magazine, The Daily Report, 1012 Industry Report and much more! Julio created a bridge between businesses to their communities, keeping everyone in Baton Rouge both local entertained and informed with what is going on in the city.Learn more about Melara Enterprises:Website: https://juliomelara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliomelaraTwitter: https://twitter.com/julio_melaraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julio-melara-a987b27a/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by...2022-03-031h 05The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 67 - Buddy Ragland | Coleman Partners ArchitectBuddy is an Architect and Partner of Coleman Partners Architects LLC. This 70 year old firm has office locations in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Houston. Coleman Partners Architects designs buildings for all different business types with their main focus being Hospitality, Education, and Traditional Office Design. Buddy has been with the firm for nearly 40 years and still gets excited on every project he is involved in.Learn more about Coleman Partners Architect:Website: http://www.cparch.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colemanpartnersarchitectsllc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colemanpartnersarchitectsllc/Twitter: https://twitter.com...2022-02-241h 00The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 66 - John Valluzzo | Valluzzo CompaniesJohn is the CEO of Valluzzo Companies. Valluzzo Companies is the management company for 80 McDonalds Franchise restaurants from South Louisiana to Alabama. They are the 2nd largest franchisees in the country with 3,200 employees. Learn more about Valluzzo Companies:Website: https://valluzzocompanies.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValluzzoCompanies/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valluzzocompanies/Twitter: https://twitter.com/valluzzocoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/valluzzocompanies/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropelYourStory/Instagram: h...2022-02-171h 06The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 65 - Hattie Collins | Hattie Sparks InteriorsHattie Collins is the Owner and Creative Lead of Hattie Sparks Interiors. Hattie, after graduating with a degree in Art History and a minor in Business and then going on to complete her masters at Tulane University, soon realized that it was going to be harder to find a job in her niche than she thought. She quickly decided to join the world of retail, making connections and building lifelong relationships along the way; later diving into her first business endeavor – Hattie Sparks Boutiques. In 2019 she switched gears yet again and created a name for herself in the Interior De...2022-02-101h 04The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 64 - Nick Speyrer | Emergent MethodNick is the Founder and President of Emergent Method. In this episode we learned that Emergent Method is much more than a management consulting firm. We sat down with Nick and talked about his journey, graduating from LSU to starting his own business. Learn more about Emergent Method:Website: https://emergentmethod.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergentmethodTwitter: https://twitter.com/emergentmethodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emergent-method/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/P...2022-02-031h 03The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 63 - Blasia Rivet | Decision CriticalBlasia is the CEO of Decision Critical. With the tagline “Healthcare for Your Lifestyle”, Decision Critical is a concierge nursing agency that will travel to you to provide you healthcare in the comfort of your own home. Learn more about Decision Critical:Website: decisioncriticalbr.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/decisioncriticalbr/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decisioncriticalbr/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropelYourStory/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propelyourstory/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/compa...2022-01-2750 minThe NXT EntrepreneurNXT 62 - Christel Slaughter | SSA ConsultantsChristel is the CEO of SSA Consultants. This company was founded by her husband, Bill Slaughter in 1970 with the same mission of creating practical solutions for a wide range of business types. They are successful through their leadership and consulting skills partnered with the ability to understand how a business works from the inside out.Learn more about SSA Consultants:Website: https://consultssa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/consultssaTwitter: https://twitter.com/consultSSALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ssa-consultants/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production Studio2022-01-131h 05The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 61 - Stephen St. Cyr | Vivid InkStephen is the President of Vivid Ink Graphics. He is also the majority owner of both Vivid Ink Graphics and Vivid Imprint. Vivid Ink Graphics is a large print shop that focuses on large and small format printing services. Vivid Imprint focuses on apparel and promotional products. Having both companies under his belt, Stephen is minimizing his competition with the ability to cut costs by having the machinery to produce all their products in-house.Learn more about Vivid Ink:Website: https://www.vividink.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vividinkgraphics/Instagram: https://www.instagram...2022-01-061h 04The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 60 - Kenny Nguyen | ThreeSixtyEightKenny is the CEO of ThreeSixtyEight. He co-founded this business with the idea to create an agency to help underdogs succeed. ThreeSixtyEight transforms marketing and branding into an interactive experience. One of their goals is to put Baton Rouge on the map for being a go to city for creativity!Learn more about ThreeSixtyEight:Website: https://threesixtyeight.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threesixtyeightInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/threesixtyeight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/threesixtyeightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/threesixtyeight/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production...2021-11-111h 04The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 59 - Shelly Ripple Rogers | Crawfish AquaticsShelly is the CEO of Crawfish Aquatics. She also oversees a development in Prairieville, housing the businesses: Crawfish Swim School, Mudbug Academy and PJs Coffee shop. It was inspiring to meet Shelly and to hear about her life as an incredible record breaking swimmer. Athleticism is apart of the family's DNA and we are thrilled to hear of the next generation carrying on with that legacy.Learn more about Crawfish Aquatics:Website: http://www.crawfishaquatics.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crawfishaquaticsbatonrougeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crawfishaquatics.br/This Podcast is...2021-11-041h 00The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 58 - Chris Ferrara | US Fire PumpChris Ferrara is the President and CEO of US Fire Pump. He originally started his entrepreneurial career as a volunteer firefighter, sparking the idea for his first business, Ferrara Fire Apparatus. US Fire Pump is a company that manufactures equipment for fire trucks and also fights large industrial fires.Learn more about US Fire Pump:Website: http://www.usfirepump.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usfirepumpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/usfirepump/Twitter: https://twitter.com/usfirepumpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usfirepump/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by...2021-10-281h 05The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 57 - Laurel Hess | HamprLaurel Hess is the Founder and CEO of Hampr. Hampr is an on-demand laundry service app! You can now enjoy more time out of your day by having someone else perform all of your laundry needs. This app is growing at a rapid rate; within the first 22 months of launch it has expanded to 14 cities! WOW.Learn more about Hampr:Website: https://www.tryhampr.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tryhamprInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryhamprThis Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/2021-10-211h 00The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 56 - Jay Ducote | Jay Ducote Hospitality GroupJay Ducote is the President of Jay Ducote Hospitality Group. When asked what Jay does for a living, his response was "I eat and drink for a living". In actuality, Jay Ducote is known for being an owner, author, food & beverage writer, blogger, radio & tv host, speaker, video producer, culinary personality, traveler, eater, drinker, hugger, listener, teacher, and student. Learn more about Jay Ducote:Website: https://www.jayducote.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HugJayD/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayducote/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayducoteThis Podcast is Proudly Produced b...2021-10-141h 12The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 55 - Matt Saurage | Community CoffeeMatt Saurage is the Chairman of Community Coffee. This Louisiana Loyal, Louisiana Proud company has been around for over 100 years and owned and operated by four generations! Community Coffee is a well known brand that is forever growing with the philosophy of family first.Learn more about Community Coffee:Website: https://www.communitycoffee.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/communitycoffeecompanyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/communitycoffee/Twitter: https://twitter.com/communitycoffeeYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CommunityCoffeeCompanyThis Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https...2021-10-061h 10The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 54 - Collin Bercier | Ounce of HopeCollin is the Founder and Owner of Ounce of Hope Aquaponic Cannabis Co. This Aquaponic Farm and Medical Cannabis Dispensary was inspired by his mother's diagnoses of both Polio and Multiple Sclerosis and fueled by the desire to help ease the pain of others in similar situations. Collin's road to success was not an easy one. He faced his own challenges and we appreciate how raw/open he was with us on this episode.Learn more about Ounce of Hope:Website: https://www.ounceofhope.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourounceofhope/Instagram: https://www...2021-09-291h 03The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 53 - Robb Antrobus | Uptown ClimbingRobb is the Co-Owner and COO of UpTown Climbing. Who would have thought he would connect with a stranger (Lee Guilbeau) at a conference in Colorado, that ended up being from Baton Rouge and attended the same high school as him. This connection turned into the strong partnership that created Baton Rouge's first and only indoor rock climbing gym!Learn more about Uptown Climbing:Website: https://www.uptownclimbing.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UptownClimbingBR/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptownclimbing/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite...2021-09-221h 06The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 52 - Lauren Bercier | Something Borrowed BloomsLauren is the Co-Founder and CEO of Something Borrowed Blooms. Along with her cousin, Laken Swan, these powerful women realized they were called to start their own business, doing something different then anyone has done before. Something Borrowed Blooms is a company that allows you to rent silk flowers and decor for your wedding at a fraction of the price. This company has already seen an insane amount of growth since opening in 2015; providing their products for 700 - 800 weddings a month!Learn more about SBBlooms:Website: https://somethingborrowedblooms.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingborrowedblooms/2021-08-181h 02The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 51 - Beverly Brooks Thompson | Carter GlobalBeverly is a Managing Director at Carter Global. She has four degrees from LSU, is a wife and mother of four and has one of the strongest philanthropic approaches in the area. One of her personal philosophies is "I'm not a fundraiser. I'm a problem solver".Learn more about Carter Global:Website: https://carter.global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCphilanthropyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carter-global/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropelYourStory/Instagram: https...2021-08-111h 11The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 50 - Jenni Peters | Varsity SportsJenni is the Owner of Varsity Sports. She started her journey at 25 in a bar with friends deciding whether to sign up for a 5k race. Later in life she qualified three different times for the U.S. Olympic Trials, including the first Women's Marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics.Learn more about Varsity Sports:Website: https://www.varsityrunning.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/varsitysportsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/varsitysportsla/Twitter: https://twitter.com/varsitysportslaThis Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/2021-08-0459 minThe NXT EntrepreneurNXT 49 - Tessa Holloway | Kidz KarouselTessa and her husband Derrick are co-owners of Kidz Karousel, creating a wonderful balance between facility maintenance and day to day operations. Kidz Karousel is a childcare facility in their 15th year of business with 6 operating locations, 160+ employees, and currently serving 1,040 children (infants - 6 years old).Learn more about Kidz Karousel:Website: http://kidzkarousel.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidz.karouselInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidzkarousel/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropelYourStory/Instagram...2021-07-281h 01The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 48 - Sam Bruner and Terry Broussard | Spot2NiteThis week we are spotlighting, Terry, CEO and Sam, COO of Spot2Nite. Spot2Nite is an app that allows you to book RV camp sites in real time at a moments notice. This fast growing app that is available for Iphone and Android users launched in March 2021 and have 13,000+ people already using the app. Similar to Air BnB, you can reserve your spot based on specific camp sites, spot location, amenities, and price. This is huge in the RV community; it takes the hassle out of booking. Let's go camping!Learn more about Spot2Nite:...2021-07-211h 14The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 47 - Scott Bardwell | Bardwell HomesScott is the President and founder of Bardwell Homes. He has a degree in Finance from Texas A&M and he went from developing lots to going vertical, building beautiful luxury homes.Learn more about Bardwell Homes:Website: https://www.bardwellhomes.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bardwellconstructioncompany/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bardwellhomesbr/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropelYourStory/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propelyourstory/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propel-your-story2021-07-141h 04The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 46 - Rigsby Frederick | Rigsby Frederick Salon & GalleryRigsby is the owner of Rigsby Frederick Salon & Gallery. This is a man that constantly stays busy; there is not much he doesn't do. He is described by his peers as a hair stylist, artist, sculptor, furniture craftsman, clothes maker, builder, landscape artist, photographer, gardener, educator, and mentor.Learn more about Rigsby Frederick:Salon Website: https://rigsbyfredericksalon.com/Rigsby Art Portfolio:https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/rigsby-frederickDiscovery Channel Episode on The Palmetto House:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Is_PMLWg30Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RigsbyFrederickSalonGallery/...2021-07-071h 09The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 45 - Jeff Harman | Community ManagementJeff is the CEO & Managing Partner of Community Management. His company manages almost 300 HOA's and 35,000 individual homes from LA to AL. This company thrives by following the 3 P's: Product, Process, and People. People being the most important; investing in the people - giving them the opportunity to freely discuss ideas and be a part of the growth of the company to make it better.Learn more about Community Management:Website: https://cmgt.org/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2021-06-301h 00The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 44 - Justin Alford | Benny's Car WashJustin Alford, the co-owner of Benny's Car Wash, takes pride in being the 3rd generation of their family owned and operated business. He has learned many techniques and skills from connections around the world including Germany, Pennsylvania, even Disney World, and made them work to his advantage.Learn more about Benny's Car Wash:Website: https://www.bennyscarwash.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bennyscarwash/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennyscarwash/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bennyscarwashThis Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/...2021-06-231h 07The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 43 - Michael Holly | Holly & Smith ArchitectsMike is the founder and principal architect of Holly & Smith Architects, APAC. With his extraordinary talents, he was motivated to fill a need in Hammond, LA; starting his own company 4 decades ago. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Holly & Smith Architects; bringing up memories of creating a brand from the ground up. When people ask Mike what his favorite project is he responds with the current project he is working on. Find your passion, love what you do, and always be inspired to enhance your "quality of life" because that is what it is all about....2021-06-161h 06The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 42 - Richard Zuschlag | Acadian CompaniesRichard is the founder and chairman of Acadian Companies, which is composed of six divisions: Acadian Ambulance, Acadian Air Med, Acadian Total Security, National EMS Academy, Executive Aircraft Charter Service and Safety Management Systems. This company went from having 2 Ambulances with 8 Employees to 650 Emergency Vehicles, 13 Air Ambulance Helicopters, with 5,000 Employees. In this episode you will hear about how Acadian Ambulance was started and why it is still successful today through the most efficient communication methods.Learn more about Acadian Companies:Website: https://acadian.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcadianCompaniesInstagram: https://www.instagram...2021-06-091h 02The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 40 - Brandon Landry | Walk-On'sBrandon is the Founder, Co-Owner and CEO of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux. It is an inspiring story to go from being an LSU student with a single idea to creating one of the most popular spots on the game day. Learn more about Walk-On's:Website: Restaurant & Sports Bar | Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux (walk-ons.com)This Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropelYourStory/Special Thanks to our Title Sponsor Mainspring Companiesfor Helping Us Share These StoriesWebsite: https...2021-04-151h 03The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 39 - Ozzie Fernandez | Go Eat ConceptsOzzie is the Founder and CEO of Go Eat Concepts, which is a company that developed family of concepts. These full dining experience restaurants are Izzo's Illegal Burrito, Lit Pizza, Rocca Pizzeria, and Modesto.Learn more about Go Eat Concepts:Website: https://www.goeatconcepts.com/This Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropelYourStory/Special Thanks to our Title Sponsor Mainspring Companiesfor Helping Us Share These StoriesWebsite: https://www.mainspringcompanies.com/Bio...2021-04-071h 06The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 38 - Tim Johnson | TJC GroupTim Johnson is the Founder and President of the TJC Group. While on the podcast he gave the best advice to someone looking to become an entrepreneur; always be curious, have a "get things done" mindset, and a positive attitude.Learn more about TJC Group:Website: https://www.thetjcgroup.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tjcgroupThis Podcast is Proudly Produced by Propel Production StudioWebsite: https://www.propelyourstory.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropelYourStory/Special Thanks to our Title Sponsor Mainspring Companiesfor Helping Us Share...2021-04-011h 00The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 37- Carlos, Ana, and Sebastian AlvarezThis week, we chat with the Owners of Alvarez Construction; Carlos, Ana, and Sebastian Alvarez!2021-03-231h 07The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 36- Todd Lamb This week, we chat with the Founder of Lamb Investments, Todd Lamb! 2021-02-2756 minThe NXT EntrepreneurNXT 35- Brian Brousseau This week, we chat with the Owner of Brousseau Properties, Brian Brousseau! 2021-02-271h 03The NXT EntrepreneurNXT 33- Mohit Vij This week, we chat with the CEO of General Informatics, Mohit Vij! 2021-02-0855 minThe NXT EntrepreneurNXT 34- Terry SimmonsThis week, we chat with the CEO of T. 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