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This is Just the Warm Up with James WalshOvercoming Obstacles: Ethan Ash Shares His Journey with TBI and Life After SoccerIn this episode, host James Walsh welcomes Ethan Ash, a former Division One soccer player who shares his challenging journey through multiple concussions and the eventual need to medically retire due to severe post-concussive syndrome. Ethan opens up about his struggles with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), the physical and mental symptoms he faced, and how he’s been navigating life after soccer. He discusses the critical importance of listening to medical professionals, the role of proper hydration and nutrition, and the mental aspects of recovery. Ethan also talks about his new fitness goals, including training for marathons, and his am...2025-03-2759 min
2nd InningsE10: Letting Go, Moving ForwardIn this, the 10th episode of the Second Innings Podcast, hosts Atul Nath and Suman Ghosh engage in a conversation with Haresh Bathija and Kiran Dhameja, co-founders of Doyen Foods, who happen to be husband and wife too!They explore the couple's journey from their early lives and careers to their transition into entrepreneurship. The discussion covers the challenges of starting a business, financial planning, navigating conflicts as co-founders, and the importance of execution over planning. Haresh and Kiran share valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need to take risks, enjoy the...2024-11-021h 05
Forward52Episode 52 - I’ll Prove Everyone WrongSome entrepreneurs are simply cut from a different cloth. In this final episode of the season, Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the makeup of people with a “chip on their shoulder” mentality to business and life. You either have it or you don’t. Don’t miss this one!2020-02-1323 minForward52Episode 51 - The Human Cocktail: Surrounding Yourself With Greatness So You Can Be GreatIn this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss excuses people make for not achieving in their lives. You are who you surround yourself with!2020-02-0615 minForward52Episode 50 - Leveraging Your Skills: A Tribute To Kobe BryantIn this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his legacy off the court, and what you can learn from it.2020-01-3012 minForward52Episode 49 - Finding Happiness In the Evolution Of Social InfluenceChris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the evolution of “social influence” from what is used to be to how it has evolved into an industry unto itself. What are the societal implications? Is it healthy? Find out all this and more in this jam packed episode!2020-01-2320 minForward52Episode 48 - How Our Addiction To Convenience May Blow Up The EconomyIn this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the current state of the “convenience economy” and whether it’s sustainable over the long term.2020-01-1616 minForward52Episode 47 - How To Sell To Small BusinessIn this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella offer tips and insights on how to be successful at selling to small business.2020-01-0911 minForward52Episode 46 - The Secret To Quality ContentHow do you know if you’re making right kind of content? Are you making enough content? Are you making too much? Learn all that and more as Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the secret to quality content.2020-01-0212 minForward52Episode 45 - 5 Tips For Generating More Business From LinkedIn In 2020In this episode Stephen Jurgella guest hosts and features Fountain Forward’s Director of Strategic Communications, Chuck Hester. Chuck offers tips for generating more business from LinkedIn in 2020.2019-12-2611 minForward52Episode 44 - Making More Money In 2020Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella talk making more money in the coming year. Stephen offers practical ways that ANYONE can use to make more money in 2020.2019-12-1920 minForward52Episode 43 - Managing The Holiday Season (You Filthy Animal)In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss managing the holiday season. Stephen offers some tips for those who want to enjoy the holidays but also stay ahead of the game going into 2020.2019-12-1214 minForward52Episode 42 - Let Me Tell You Why You Have A Sales ProblemIn this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the sales process and how companies can do it better. There’s a ton of value in this one!2019-12-0509 minForward52Episode 41 - 3 Steps To Overcoming RejectionIn this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella talk about how to overcome rejection in business. Stephen gives 3 steps for dealing with rejection and how to move past it.2019-11-2811 minForward52Episode 40 - How I Can Get You Out Of Debt GuaranteedIn this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the importance of fiscal responsibility and getting out of debt. Stephen gives practical advice that will guarantee to leave you debt free. Don’t miss this one!2019-11-2118 minForward52Episode 39 - The Accidental Raising Of An EntrepreneurFountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella guest hosts this episode and interviews his father, Mark Jurgella. Mark discusses what is was like raising Stephen. He talks about what it was like when Stephen got kicked out of high school and when he got his big break that eventually led him down the entrepreneurial path. This is a very special episode with a lot of great insights.2019-11-1420 minForward52Episode 38 - Turning A One Man Show Into A Real BusinessGuest host Stephen Jurgella interviews Fountain Forward COO, Jeffrey Poche. Jeffrey discusses some of the major changes and reforms he brought to Fountain Forward to help it grow. He also talks about the growing pains one man shops have to deal with in order to become a real scalable business.2019-11-0719 minForward52Episode 37 - One Communication Skill Everyone LacksChris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss one communication skill nearly everyone lacks but doesn’t realize it. Find out what it is in this jam packed episode.2019-10-3112 minForward52Episode 36 - How To Maintain Unicorn Level Talent In Your BusinessIn this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss how to attract and maintain unicorn (amazing / incredible) level talent in your business. How to keep the best and brightest employees happy and productive.2019-10-2409 minForward52Episode 35 - The Importance Of Being Your Authentic SelfIs a lack of authenticity in business and in life holding you back? Find out as Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the importance of being authentic and the fear many people have about just being themselves.2019-10-1716 minForward52Episode 34 - Why Your Customer Experience Could Ruin You In 2020Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss how the customer experience is more important now than it’s ever been. Businesses that don’t try to offer the best customer experience possible are doomed to fail. Learn all about it in this awesome episode!2019-10-1009 minForward52Episode 33 - Setting And Managing ExpectationsIn this week’s episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the importance of setting and managing clear expectations in business and in life.2019-10-0315 minForward52Episode 32 - Strategy VS ExecutionWhich is more important in business strategy or execution? Find out from Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella in this knowledge packed episode.2019-09-2612 minForward52Episode 31 - Habits That Can Make You More SuccessfulChris Jones talks with Stephen Jurgella about the habits he’s developed over the years that have helped him be more successful in life and business.2019-09-1913 minForward52Episode 30 - Learning To Delegate When You’re A Control FreakChris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the struggle and necessity of learning to effectively delegate when trying to scale your business.2019-09-1209 minForward52Episode 29 - Overcoming Mental Health ChallengesChris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss how to overcome mental health issues like bipolar disorder and ADHD. How do you overcome these challenges and still run a successful business? Listen and find out!2019-08-2917 minForward52Episode 28 - Failing As An EntrepreneurChris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss how to deal with failure as an entrepreneur.2019-08-2208 minForward52Episode 27 - Be Uncomfortable And Do Great ThingsChris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the need to be uncomfortable sometimes. Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to accomplishing great things.2019-08-1509 minForward52Episode 26 - Solo Entrepreneurship VS Having EmployeesIn this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discusses the positives and negatives of being a solo entrepreneur versus building a business with employees.2019-08-0816 minForward52Episode 25 - Team Player VS Team MemberIn this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the difference between being a team player and being just a team member.2019-08-0109 minForward52Episode 24 - Side HustlesIn this jam packed episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella talk side hustles, the myth of passive income and the post college mentality.2019-07-2518 minForward52Episode 23 - 3 Books That Will Make You SuccessfulIn this episode Fountain Forward CEO, Stephen Jurgella, talks about 3 books that will make you a success in life and in business.2019-07-1917 minForward52Episode 22 - How Businesses Can Make Money On Social MediaChris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss how small to medium sized businesses can actually make money on social media.2019-07-1215 minForward52Episode 21 - Real Estate: Don’t Lose Your MoneyIn this value packed episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella talk about real estate. What is real estate investing? How do you do it? Should you do it. Listen and learn.2019-07-0413 minForward52Episode 20 - Marketing Plans That WorkIn this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the process of creating a marketing plan that actually works.2019-06-2716 minForward52Episode 19 - Fiscal ResponsibilityIn episode 19 Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss financial responsibility. The importance of it, how to accomplish it and the benefits of it. Don’t miss this one!2019-06-2014 minForward52Episode 18 - The Power Of PreparationIn episode 18 Chris Jones talks with Stephen Jurgella and Fountain Forward’s Director of Strategic Communication, Chuck Hester, about the power of preparation and how so many people underestimate it.2019-06-1315 minForward52Episode 17 - Does College Still Matter?Chris Jones sits down with Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella and Fountain Forward analytics guru (and current college student) Phil Trzebiatowski to discuss whether college matters anymore. Do you need college? Should you go? Does it matter? Don’t miss this jam packed episode!2019-06-0623 minForward52Episode 16 - Entrepreneurs Who Take Different PathsThis is an incredible episode. We sit down with entrepreneur and Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella and Arieh Solutions founder Austin Evans. They compare and contrast their very different paths and risk factors that got them where they are today! You don’t wanna miss this one!2019-05-3041 minForward52Episode 15 - First Job Advice For College KidsEntrepreneur and Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella sits down with us again this week. He offers blunt and honest advice for young people on how to handle their first job out of college. Don’t miss this episode!2019-05-2312 minForward52Episode 14 - Tips For Aspiring EntrepreneursChris Jones talks with entrepreneur and Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella about his tips and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.2019-05-1609 minForward52Episode 13 - Biggest Business MistakesChris Jones talks with entrepreneur and Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella about the biggest mistakes he’s made in business.2019-05-0910 minForward52Episode 12 - 6 Great Places To Share Blog ContentIn this episode Chris Jones shares 6 awesome places to share your blog content you might not know about.2019-05-0205 minForward52Episode 11 - 6 Ways Small Businesses Can Be More Effective On Social MediaIn this episode Chris Jones gives 6 tips for small business owners on how they can be more effective at social media marketing.2019-04-2505 minForward52Episode 10 - 4 Tips To Gain More Instagram FollowersIn this episode Chris Jones gives 4 easy tips for getting more followers on Instagram.2019-04-1803 minForward52Episode 9 - How To Fix Low Social Media EngagementIn this episode social media expert Chris Jones discusses the problem of low social media engagement. Why is it happening and what to do about it.2019-04-1105 minForward52Episode 8 - How To Deal With Negative ReviewsIn this episode Chris Jones sits down with entrepreneur and Fountain Forward CEO, Stephen Jurgella. They discuss how companies should handle negative online reviews.2019-04-0407 minForward52Episode 7 - How To Build A Great Company CultureIn this episode Chris Jones talks with Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella about how to build a great company culture.2019-03-2808 minForward52Episode 6 - Questions About Auto DealersChris Jones and Chris Gatterson answer questions they get about marketing car dealerships.2019-03-2102 minForward52Episode 5 - 3 Social Media Predictions For 2019Chris Jones and Chris Gatterson make 3 social media predictions for 2019.2019-03-1404 minForward52Episode 4 - 5 SEO Myths People Still BelieveIn this episode Chris Jones and Chris Gatterson talk about 5 common myths about SEO that people still believe.2019-03-0708 minForward52Episode 3 - Why WordPress Is The BestIn this episode Chris Jones and Chris Gatterson discuss in detail the reasons WordPress is the best web design platform.2019-02-2813 minForward52Episode 2 - How To Get Free TrafficChris Jones and Chris Gatterson discuss ways to get free traffic to your website if you have no marketing budget.2019-02-2104 minForward52Welcome To The Forward 52 Podcast.Welcome to the Forward 52 podcast brought to you by Fountain Forward. In this pilot episode you will hear what this podcast is going to be about and what you can expect to learn from it. This episode features Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella, SEO Expert Chris Gatterson and Social Media expert Chris Jones.2019-02-1405 min