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Giggles & The GrindEp 9. Startup Marketing | With Jeremy BoudinetAs a serial 'startup marketer' Jeremy recalls his days at Nextiva with co-host Evan while adding in his new experience with influencer marketing. Listen to learn more about how SUG + Ubiquitous have utilized co-webinars to generate some referrals for each other, as well as some of the funny and creative ways Jeremy and his team have done influencer marketing over the years. ____________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Jeremy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boudinet/Follow him on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/boudinetjConnect with our co-hosts here: Evan's Linkedin: h...2024-03-0844 minGiggles & The GrindEp 8. Linkedin Pen Pals | With Henry TalamantesAfter meeting on Linkedin during the pandemic, Evan and guest Henry recall their stories as serial entrepreneurs, and how they enjoy helping other founders earlier on in their journey. _________________________________________________________Henry has led growth/sales at multiple Seed to Series B start-ups and specializes in Go-To-Market planning/execution and increasing top-line revenue. Cumulatively the companies he has founded or worked for as a CxO have raised 175M+ in venture capital and currently employ 3000+ team members.He is also deeply involved with the Ronald McDonald House and his alma mater Texas A&M, wh...2024-02-1649 minGiggles & The GrindEp 7. Investing in CPG & Beverages | With Dimitri KeselmanAfter co-founding The Foundry Skincare Company, Dimitri began making venture & angel investments in CPG brands. He's specifically seen success in the beverage niche, investing in some of the hottest seltzer & non-alcoholic brands on social media. Listen to hear how he identifies strong companies to invest into, and how he uses his podcast to connect with fellow entrepreneurs __________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Dimitri on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitrikeselman/https://www.skyviewcapital.com/___________________________________________________________________________________Connect with our co-hosts here: Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesnerKyle's Linkedin: ht...2023-09-0123 minGiggles & The GrindEp 6. Entrepreneurship in California vs Miami | With Brandon AmorosoIn the midst of growing multiple businesses, including a Shopify agency and a job hiring platform, Brandon made the move from San Diego to Miami. After settling in and landing on Forbes Miami 30 under 30, Brandon reflects on the differences between the differences between the East and West coast startup ecosystems.____________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Brandon on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/brandonamoroso/Check out SCALIS: www.scalis.ai/Connect with our co-hosts here: Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesnerKyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert2023-08-2545 minGiggles & The GrindEp 5. What's a Fractional CFO? | With Jon BlairJonathon Blair is the Founder of Free to Grow CFO, providing outsourced & part-time CFO services for growing DTC brands. As Straight Up Growth's fractional CFO, Evan and Jon go over how they met and the difference between needing full time vs part time financial services. As a father, Jon also shares his experience starting and growing a business while growing his family. Connect with Jon & Free to Grow CFO below!Connect with Jon on Linkedin Free to Grow CFO WebsiteConnect with our co-hosts here: Evan's Linkedin: https://www...2023-07-2649 minGiggles & The GrindExtra Episode: Health Optimization for CEOs | With Gabe GalvezApologies for the audio on this episode. We hope you enjoy! Gabe Galvez is a serial entrepreneur and investor. Listen as he goes over how he evaluates potential companies and advice he would give to founders looking to raise. As a San Diego native, hear more about his wellness routine + how he maintains a work life balance. Connect with Gabe on Linkedin____________________________________________________________________________________Connect with our co-hosts here: Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesnerKyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert2023-07-2045 minGiggles & The GrindEp 4. The Wild West of AI | With Bobby DietzBobby Dietz is a co-founder of ATTN Agency, a digital marketing agency based out of San Diego, California. Listen to him compare some parallels between the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and the cable industry, and how he's embracing this 'wild west' within his business and family life. As fellow agency owners, our co-hosts and Bobby talk about their recent employee growth, how they keep remote work 'fun' with company retreats, and when to fire a client.Connect with Bobby on LinkedinLearn more about ATTN Agency________________________________________________________________________________________Big Thank you...2023-07-1734 minGiggles & The GrindEp 3 Biohacking Life & Business | With Will NitzeWhile explaining the inspiration behind his 'brain food' alternative to protein bars, IQ Bar Founder & CEO Will Nitze explains how he implements biohacking into his business & everyday life. As a food & beverage founder, he dives deep into whether he's ever 'perfected' a product, and how to win in Costco sampling shows. Big thank you to IQ Bar for sponsoring this episode of Giggles & the Grind! Their newest product, IQMIX product is the only hydration solution that layers on brain-functional compounds as well. Each stick pack contains 250mg of 8X-concentrated Lion’s Mane adaptogen and 750mg...2023-06-2945 minGiggles & The GrindEp 2 Manifesting Your Dream Career | With Marley Rose HarrisAs a true 'digital nomad', Marley has spent her career traveling the world while teaching others how to build their own online businesses. Listen to hear how our co-hosts have taken Marley's advice to visualize their business and personal goals.Connect with our co-hosts here: Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesnerKyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert2023-06-2744 minGiggles & The GrindEp 1 How to Work With Friends | With Nate BroughtonNate is a serial entrepreneur, co-founding 4 digital marketing companies since graduating college. He and our co-hosts Evan and Kyle speak on their experiences hiring close friends as entrepreneurs. They all give their best tips and tricks for setting up a company culture that allows employees to have fun while working and learning. Connect with our co-hosts here: Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesnerKyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert2023-06-0829 minGiggles & The GrindWelcome to Giggles & The Grind!Co-hosts Evan and Kyle introduce themselves, their businesses, and their goals for this podcast. Stay tuned for more episodes & guests!Connect with our co-hosts here: Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesnerKyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert2023-06-0824 min