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STARTUP or SHUTUP!Andrew Ackerman: Entrepreneur’s Odyssey Framework for Startup Success | Validate Your Idea, Find Product-Market Fit & Gain Traction🚀 Startup founders, side-hustlers, and builders: this episode features Andrew Ackerman—entrepreneur, author, and startup strategist—breaking down what actually moves the needle from idea → execution → traction.We talk about startup success, entrepreneur mindset, business strategy, product-market fit, fundraising basics, customer discovery, and the real-world decisions founders face when building under pressure. If you’re searching for practical advice on how to start a business, how to validate an idea, or how to grow a startup, this one’s for you.📘 Andrew’s book (recommended): Entrepreneur’s Odyssey: An Approach to Startup Successhttps://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneu...
2025-12-161h 59STARTUP or SHUTUP!Abby Gates on Fractional People Ops: First Hires & CultureFounder and People Ops leader Abby Gates (Sproutwise) joins Startup or Shutup! with host Colin Fraley to show early-stage teams how to hire their first employees, build a 10-day onboarding plan, and turn values into an operating system that scales. We cover fractional HR vs. project support, lightweight performance cycles, compensation basics for seed/Series A, and scrappy recognition rituals that actually boost retention. Plus: our Rapid Fire round, a not-so-fun fact on the VC funding gap for diverse founders (and what People Ops can do about it), the Michigan founder lens on talent, and Abby’s candid Shutup Mo...
2025-11-041h 53STARTUP or SHUTUP!Carol Tice | From Fired to Founder: How to Build, Sell & Scale a Thriving Online CommunityIn this powerful episode, host Colin Fraley sits down with Carol Tice, an award-winning business journalist turned online entrepreneur, to unpack how getting fired became the best thing that ever happened to her.Carol shares how she transformed her career setback into a multimillion-dollar success story — building a 1,500-member paid community for freelance writers, scaling it to nearly $6 million in revenue, and selling it for life-changing money. From there, she hit the road in an RV with her husband and launched her latest venture, Community Growth Academy, helping coaches, creators, and consultants build thriving paid communities of th...
2025-10-211h 41STARTUP or SHUTUP!Rob Finlay: Lessons from 25 Years, 4 Exits, and a Legacy That Goes Beyond the BuildingRob Finlay is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author of Beyond the Building and Hey, Dad…, a life-advice book inspired by his journey as a father of four. Over the past 25+ years, he’s built and successfully exited four companies, pioneered debt optimization strategies in commercial real estate, and founded Thirty Capital and Defease With Ease, helping advise billions in transactions. Today, Rob’s focus spans AI, data analytics, leadership, and sustainable agriculture — proving that business success and long-term impact can go hand in hand.In this episode of Startup or Shutup!, host Colin Fraley dives deep int...
2025-10-081h 42STARTUP or SHUTUP!Offa the Market: Ken Barton’s Fast Track from Real Estate to Seed-Stage TechIn this episode of Startup or Shutup!, host Colin Fraley sits down with Ken Barton — a former Chicago volleyball teammate turned real estate investor and now tech founder of Offa, the Seed-stage app connecting investors to off-market properties faster (think Tinder for real estate deals). Ken shares how he went from buying his first property in Orlando to spotting major pain points in the real estate market, building Offa, launching in the app stores, and preparing for his Seed round. We dive into the biggest challenges so far, the vision for Offa’s growth, and what it takes to turn...
2025-10-0132 minSTARTUP or SHUTUP!Delegating for Growth: How Renee Hastings Built a Scalable VA Agency & Podcast PowerhouseEntrepreneurs waste countless hours doing everything themselves — but delegation is the real growth hack. In this episode of Startup or Shutup!, host Colin Fraley sits down with Renee Hastings, CEO of Executive Help Now! and host of Renee Speaks, to uncover how she scaled a virtual assistance agency that helps leaders free up time, grow faster, and even launch successful podcasts. Sponsored by PeerFounder.com.Episode BreakdownIntro & Renee’s Origin StoryBuilding Executive Help Now!Delegation & Scaling for FoundersPodcasting & Media OpsFun Fact BreakSh...
2025-09-091h 19
Atlanta Braves News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Braves vs. Cubs: Can Atlanta's Bats Explode?Braves vs. Cubs: Can Atlanta's bats reignite against struggling Chicago? After a cool-down against Philly's pitchers, Atlanta looks to dominate Cubs' pitcher Colin Rea, especially with Jake Fraley in the lineup. Spencer Strider takes the mound for the Braves against a Cubs lineup that has been struggling to score. Tune in to see if Atlanta can capitalize on Chicago's offensive slump. First pitch at 4:05 Eastern!DNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
2025-09-0102 minSTARTUP or SHUTUP!PR with Purpose: Melinda Jackson on Authenticity, Burnout, and Building a BrandIn this episode of Startup or Shutup!, host Colin Fraley sits down with Melinda Jackson, founder of Melinda Jackson Public Relations, to talk about building a PR agency rooted in authenticity, earned media, and organic storytelling.From her upbringing in North Carolina, to breaking into the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, Melinda shares her journey of burnout, reinvention, and creating a PR firm that champions clients she truly believes in.You’ll learn:How authenticity is becoming the new metric for PR successActionable PR tips for solopreneurs, side-hustlers, and founders on...
2025-08-261h 02STARTUP or SHUTUP!How Dinora Built Luxeria: Chicago Nightlife, Beauty Business & Trans Latina EntrepreneurshipHow Dinora Built Luxuria: Chicago Nightlife, Beauty Business & Trans Latina EntrepreneurshipWhat does it take to build a nightlife empire rooted in beauty, identity, and community?In this episode of Startup or Shutup!, Colin sits down with Dinora — a trans Latina powerhouse, professional beautician, and cofounder of Luxuria Productions, one of Chicago’s most vibrant queer nightlife collectives.From growing up first-gen in a Mexican immigrant household to stepping into her truth as a trans woman, Dinora takes us on a powerful journey of resilience, reinvention, and radical joy. She opens up about brea...
2025-08-131h 07STARTUP or SHUTUP!Vincent Wong: From Brooklyn to Medellín – Building Two Travel Empires from ScratchIn this episode of Startup or Shutup!, host Colin (@NurseColin) sits down with global travel entrepreneur Vincent Wong — founder of Chubit Travel and VYVEM Tours — to unpack his inspiring journey from Brooklyn to Colombia. Vincent shares how he turned his personal passion for travel into a full-time business, what it takes to run international companies, and why Medellín changed his life.We talk entrepreneurship, leadership, culture shock, concierge-level service, and making big bets on your dreams — even in a pandemic. If you’ve ever dreamed of launching a business in another country, this is your roadmap.→ Po...
2025-07-2948 minSTARTUP or SHUTUP!Portals & Parties with DJ CoolMomWallaceIn this electrifying episode of Startup or Shutup, Nurse Colin sits down with DJ, rapper, performance artist, and FUTUREHOOD co-founder CoolMomWallace—a Chicago-based creative force known for turning dance floors into portals.Fresh off his Boiler Room Chicago set (which Colin attended live), CoolMomWallace opens up about blending music, ritual, and queer identity to transform nightlife into something sacred and liberating. From DJing for Beyoncé in Houston to building FUTUREHOOD as a platform for culture and community, this episode dives deep into artistry, intention, and impact.🎧 What you'll hear in this episode:The origin...
2025-07-151h 31STARTUP or SHUTUP!Marissa- From Quincy Girl to TikTok Healer & AuthorWhen life falls apart, could sharing your story online help you heal — and help others do the same?In this powerful episode of Startup or Shutup, host Nurse Colin sits down with Marissa Wilkenson (@Rizz326), a small-town girl from Quincy, Michigan, who transformed her heartbreak into hope by sharing her raw, honest journey on TikTok. Her viral videos about self-love, mental health, and rebuilding your life have inspired thousands to start picking up their own pieces.Marissa opens up about hitting rock bottom, finding courage to be vulnerable online, and how her TikTok community became a...
2025-07-1438 min
STARTUP or SHUTUP!Marissa- From Quincy Girl to TikTok Healer & AuthorWhen life falls apart, could sharing your story online help you heal — and help others do the same?In this powerful episode of Startup or Shutup, host Nurse Colin sits down with Marissa (@Rizz326), a small-town girl from Quincy, Michigan, who transformed her heartbreak into hope by sharing her raw, honest journey on TikTok. Her viral videos about self-love, mental health, and rebuilding your life have inspired thousands to start picking up their own pieces.Marissa opens up about hitting rock bottom, finding courage to be vulnerable online, and how her TikTok community became a li...
2025-07-0438 min
STARTUP or SHUTUP!Marissa- From Quincy Girl to TikTok Healer & AuthorWhat happens when your life falls apart — and you decide to tell the truth about it online?In this powerful episode of Startup or Shutup, host Nurse Colin sits down with Marissa aka @Rizz326, a small-town girl from Quincy, Michigan, whose honest and emotional TikToks about healing, self-love, and personal growth have touched millions.Marissa opens up about how she rebuilt her life after hitting rock bottom, how going viral on TikTok helped her fall in love with herself again, and how she’s now turning her journey into a published children’s book.Whet...
2025-07-0138 min
STARTUP or SHUTUP!Likes to Livelihood with MiloWhat does it take to go from politics to platform — and turn followers into financial freedom?In this episode, Nurse Colin sits down with Milo, a former politician turned unapologetically bold content creator. They dive into his journey from campaigning to creating, how he built multiple income streams, and what people still get wrong about making money online.Milo shares the behind-the-scenes of audience building, platform risk, and staying authentic while growing a brand — plus his “Shut Up Moment” that changed everything.👀 Bonus: Colin breaks down the news of OnlyFans’ potential $1.8 billion sale and what that...
2025-06-1729 min
STARTUP or SHUTUP!So, You Wanna Start a Podcast?Guest: Jay MuñozThinking about starting a podcast? 🎙 In this first episode of Startup or Shutup, host Colin Fraley interviews experienced podcaster Jay Muñoz (host of Poison Touch Advice Hour and Baby Daddies) to walk through exactly how to launch your first podcast.Jay shares practical tips on:How to start a podcast with no experienceThe best podcast equipment for beginnersPodcast recording and editing basicsHow to publish your podcast to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and moreHow to build your podcast audience from zero📅 New episodes release every other Tuesday.👉 Don’t forget to s...
2025-06-0324 min
Chatterbox Reds: Cincinnati Reds Daily Game RecapsGame 58 - Reds 6, Cubs 2 (Andrew Abbott absolutely dominant on the mound)Ricky Logan joins the Phillips Brothers (Cory and Eric) to discuss The Cincinnati Reds defeating the Chicago Cubs 6-2 at Wrigley Field. Andrew Abbott pitched seven shutout innings for the Reds, allowing just one hit and striking out eight. TJ Friedl, Tyler Stephenson, and Jake Fraley each hit a home run, with Will Benson contributing two hits and two runs scored. The Cubs' Colin Rea struggled, giving up six runs on ten hits in 5.2 innings. Cincinnati improved to 3-1 on their road trip, while the Cubs' four-game win streak ended.
Chatterbox Reds is your home for coverage al...
2025-05-3146 min
Beyond the Fame with Jason FraleyThe ZombiesJason Fraley interviews lead singer Colin Blunstone of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band The Zombies as the new documentary “Hung Up on a Dream” opens in movie theaters this week. They discuss the band’s formation, unique name and biggest hits from “She’s Not There” to “Time of the Season," as well as their breakup, long hiatus and eventual reunion. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
2025-05-1223 min
RotoWire Fantasy Baseball PodcastFantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitchers (Week of July 22, 2024)Todd Zola and Clay Link are back after the All-Star break to discuss Jacob Wilson's call-up, other potential pickups, two-start pitchers and more!Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits.0:00 Intro/Jacob Wilson has broken Todd’s projection systemPickups
Jacob Wilson - $6
5:00 Brooks Baldwin - $0 (also called up)
Xavier Edwards - $3
Shelby Miller - $3
Jake Fraley - $3
Tommy Edman - $2
10:00 Esteury Ruiz - $1
Michael Toglia - $1
12:15 Ja...
2024-07-191h 00Beyond the Fame with Jason FraleyMargaret ColinWTOP's Jason Fraley marks the Fourth of July by interviewing Margaret Colin, who starred in the 1996 sci-fi action blockbuster “Independence Day," in which she played Jeff Goldblum’s ex-wife and the White House Communications Director for Bill Pullman’s president. They discussed the film's 20th anniversary back in 2016 when she visited Washington D.C. to perform in the Arena Stage play “The City of Conversation.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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2024-07-0424 min
Movie Reviews – WTOP NewsReview: ‘The Hill’ is the definition of a feel-good baseball flick of faith
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He wrote two of the greatest sports movies of all time in “Hoosiers” (1986) and “Rudy” (1993) before receiving mixed reviews for less successful efforts like “The Game of Their Lives” (2005) and “My All American” (2015).
Now, screenwriter Angelo Pizzo once again returns to his favorite genre with the new baseball biopic “The Hill,” which is the definit...
2023-09-0100 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyColin Mochrie (Part 2)WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "Whose Line is it Anyway?" star Colin Mochrie, who joins co-star Brad Sherwood to bring their “Scared Scriptless” improv show to Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland this Saturday. They discuss his favorite memories from the show, as well as hilariously roasting his TV co-stars Ryan Stiles and Wayne Brady. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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2023-08-2222 min
In The Deep: Fantasy BaseballITD 78 - Jack Hits Jacks, Wells Pitches WellIn the Deep – Jordan (@BuntSingles) and Shwebsi (@shwebsi) reunite after a solo episode to discuss Tyler Wells' elite streamer status, Jack Suwinski's escape from the BABIP monster, and a myriad of other deep league options.Timestamps:Intro (0:16)Deep Dive - Jack Suwinski (4:30)Deep Dive - Tyler Wells (15:02)Team-by-team breakdown of
2023-04-221h 20Beyond the Fame with Jason FraleyJim NortonWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedian Jim Norton, who cracks up the D.C. Improv on April 14-16. They discuss his prolific career from the "Opie & Anthony" radio show to "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" to "UFC Unfiltered." You'll also hear their previous conversation when he played the D.C. Improv in 2016.
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2022-04-0729 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyColin QuinnWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedian Colin Quinn, who performs Feb. 4 at the Miracle Theatre in D.C. They discussed his hilarious career, from "Saturday Night Live" to "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" to "Trainwreck," as well as his biggest regret: turning down the role of Scott Evil in "Austin Powers."
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2022-01-2524 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyColin Mochrie (Part 1)WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with "Whose Line is it Anyway?" alum Colin Mochrie, who joins Brad Sherwood for "Scared Scriptless" on Thursday night at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. Mochrie reflects on the hilarious TV improv show, including bits with Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and host Drew Carey. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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2021-09-0722 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyMen at WorkWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Men at Work founder Colin Hay, who performs Tuesday and Wednesday nights at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. Hay discusses growing up in Scotland, moving to Australia and penning massive '80s hits like "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under."
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2021-08-1610 min
Kindred Mom PodcastBraveJana Fraley shares a story about helping her son be brave as the new kid in school. Now you can find the Kindred Mom book, Strong, Brave, and Beautiful: Stories of Hope for Moms in the Weeds, wherever books are sold. Subscribe to the Kindred Mom newsletter and receive a preview of the book today! Photo by Colin Maynard on Unsplash
I watched as my boy slowly walked over to the bell tower, shoulders hunched, eyes downcast, and there he stood all alone. I needed to get out of the drop-off lane and he was giving me...
2021-03-2909 min
Mike Lenz Voice - A Journey Into Voice Acting006 - Toni Silveri InterviewJoin Mike as he interviews voice actor and talent agent Toni Silveri. Toni has worked as an actor, voice actor and singer, performing nationally and regionally in film, television and commercials, for over 30 years. She has been a working member of the Screen Actors Guild since 1980 and has screened and voted every year on the SAG Awards during her membership. At present, Toni’s talent agency, All Coast Talent Management, represents over a hundred actors across the country and abroad These talents can be heard nationally for Chevrolet, Hundai, Budweiser, Hunter Douglas, Capital One, PBS Kids, Disney, A &E, Discove...
2015-06-2933 min
Vox TalkVOX Talk #31 – Audie Awards, Hillary Huber, Pat Fraley, Voice Acting Hub at Facebook, Deb Munro, Elie Hirschman, Colin CampbellAudie Awards on June 1st in NYC and Hillary Huber nomination, The Voice Acting Hub at Facebook.com, Webinar with Voice Coach Deb Munro, Elie Hirschman Chats about Radio Voice Syndrome, Colin Campbell Fires up the Old Phone Patch, Hillary Huber MP3 and Debbie Munro Mic & Me Workshop in the VOX Box.
2007-06-0100 minVox TalkVOX Talk #26 – Julie Williams, Pat Fraley, Colin Campbell, UK VO Fiona SpreadboroughWhirlwind Voice Over Weekend with Julie Williams and Pat Fraley, Dan Levine intro to VO class in Exeter, NH, Voices.com Beta Testing, Julie Williams on Specialty Advertising, Colin Campbell Talks About Normalization, and Funny Voice Over Demo from Across the Pond Featuring Fiona Spreadborough.
2007-04-2700 minVox TalkVox Talk #17 – Verbum Domini, SQPN, Don LaFontaine Oscar Experience, Julie Williams, Pat Fraley, Colin Campbell, Brian HaymondVerbum Domini joins SQPN, Don LaFontaine's Oscar Experience, VOICE Conference coming up, Julie Williams reviews Pat Fraley's Greatest Cartoon Voice Tricks Ever Smuggled Out of Hollywood, Colin Campbell hits on surfaces and interfaces, and Brian Haymond Rants on Rates in the VOX Box.
2007-03-0100 min