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Honest CEOUnlocking Entrepreneurial Potential with Adam WilliamsEntrepreneurship is a journey of resilience, innovation, and the constant pursuit of growth. Adam Williams shares powerful insights based on his experiences as he transitioned from a traditional law practice to become a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the necessity of substantial goals, mentorship, and adaptability in navigating business challenges. • Importance of setting meaningful and ambitious goals • Adapting business strategies during the pandemic • Transitioning from a law practice to a thriving business model • Significance of personal and professional development • The value of a supportive and growth-oriented network • Learning from mistakes and embracing challenges • Finding mentors and s...2025-02-1847 min
Honest CEOStonehouse Management CompanyJustin Corritore is a self made man. Overcoming obstacles from his youth, through every stage of life, has been a compelling force to find and forge his own path. From early parenthood, to seeking job opportunities, to eventually discovering a passion for and financial security from a career in real estate. Justin has maintained an enthusiasm to learn and grow and thrive wherever he landed throughout his journey, but the excitement that he carries daily now is because of his willingness to take a chance to step out of his comfort zone and immerse himself into an industry that...2024-03-181h 00Honest CEOKellar's Modern Magic & Comedy ClubThe most magical guest I have had up-to-date is in studio and here to impress us with his incredible resume as well his experience in show business and now his very own comedy and magic club located in the great downtown Erie, PA!BOBBY BORGIA has been thrilling audiences for the past 30 years with live performances and appearances in more than 70 countries—from Asia and Europe to Las Vegas and Hollywood’s Magic Castle.He has appeared on numerous television shows, including Fox’s “Masters of Illusion,” ABC’s “The Greatest Magic of Las Vegas,” and NBC’s “The P...2023-05-101h 01Honest CEOMonacella MassageOur guest today, Missy Hitz, has been helping people feel better with massage therapy for over 24 years. By combining her knowledge of Kinesiology (B.S. Penn State University) and massage therapy (Central PA School of Massage (CPSM) she has been able to help many people reduce and even eliminate muscle pain and stress. Through her background as an educator (Massage Therapist Program Director/Instructor at Great Lakes Institute of Technology (GLIT) & MT Instructor at CPSM) and in the field (Day Spas, Chiropractic Offices & Fitness Centers) she has gained enough experience & clientele to open Monacella Massage & Kinesiology in 2008. Missy continues...2023-03-2253 minHonest CEOWhitethorn GamesMatthew White, CEO @ Whitethorn Digital, an indie game publisher with a brand focus on approachable, chill, accessible experiences. He is a former academic, current author, indie supporter, and firm believer in the rights of game workers. He also likes to evangelize for the City of Erie, PA, mostly because he likes it here, and thinks you will too! We dive into the very interesting world of gaming in this discussion; from his humble beginnings, to his impressive portfolio work with a Fortune 500 company, back to humble beginnings again, this time with his own start up. Amid moving to a...2022-04-041h 24Honest CEOAntonio & Son ContractingA Valentine's Day special!My guest today, Dominick Antonio, happens to also be a dear friend and most recently...my boyfriend! =)We won't get too mushy, keeping it about business, and this man knows business! He has taken over the company his father started almost half a century ago and is creating a focused, well oiled machine that will hopefully be franchise-able in the near future. Dominick shares his learning experiences working for other companies in various industries after graduating from Penn State University, as well as from working with his father for...2022-02-1452 minHonest CEOBennet Properties ErieComing from a background in manufacturing, Mike Bennet never expected to be on track to becoming a millionaire in real estate investments. In just a few years he went from being laid off to building a rental income portfolio that has sustained his family, grown his business, and landed him investment connections and opportunities that will take him to the next level in 2022. Mike proves the American dream is alive and out there for anyone, if you're willing to put the hard work in and be dedicated to your goals!For more info about Bennett Properties...2022-01-121h 05Honest CEODivinely CrownedDavina Pacley is a lifestyle influencer, inspirational speaker, self-love & confidence encourager, plus-size fashion influencer, daughter, sister & fierce mom of two future world changers, who prides herself on being a positive light to the people around her. She is also the Founder and CEO of DivinelyCrown’d, a brand that encourages women to have self-love and confidence through Faith, Lifestyle & Fashion. Through her love and passion for fashion, modeling, life and her faith, Davina is on a mission to inspire women to embrace the Queens within themselves. She believes that every woman is a Queen in her own right and he...2021-09-2446 minHonest CEOFamily Magic CoachingFamily Magic is a company whose mission is to help married couples create an amazing relationship with each other so they can build the life and family of their dreams.Follow along as this dynamic couple, Joseph and Rachel Artise, share their entrepreneurial experiences that led them to discover their true passion. Building business is second now to the mission of building strong marriages, focusing on coaching practices centered in preventative care, as oppose to crisis management. For more info:https://m.facebook.com/FamilyMagicCoaching/Please follow us and s...2021-09-1454 minHonest CEONext Step: DelegateKenya Johnson is making Boss Moves! Becoming a mother at a young age she was told that she would be stopped. Twenty years later she is a force to be reckoned with. Kenya has accomplished everything she sought out for. She married her high school sweetheart and now is a mother to 4 beautiful children. Kenya, alongside her husband are building their family legacy and is the owner of two successful businesses: The Learning Ladder Early Childcare Center and Johnson Real Estate Properties. As a Licensed Real Estate Agent Kenya owns 25 units all in which includes residential, commercial an...2021-08-2539 min
Women of Grace in the Marketplace with Lori Clapper & Janelle KeithPermission to Be Yourself - August 1, 2021This episode of Women of Grace in the Marketplace features Gisele Littrell. She talks about her own ups and downs as an entrepreneur, the ways in which she works through failure, and how she learned the importance of simply being herself through it all. Gisele also shares valuable lessons she learned from billionaire Glen Stearns, as her business was featured on "Undercover Billionaire: Comeback City" on Discovery+. So much wisdom to gleen from this dynamo!
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Le Café MusicLe Café Music #2: Live From FranceLe Café Music #2: Live From FranceSean Bonner - It’s Dangerous15-year-old native of Glasgow, Scotland. - Sean Bonner on Spotify 2. CassMae - Number 14Cass was one of our first interviews on www.lecafemusicblog.com. The 18-year-old from Germany has an unbelievable story, and even more unbelievable talent. Number 14 Music VideoCassMae on SpotifyOfficial WebsiteInstagramYou can read our interview with her at 2021-07-3131 minHonest CEOSecond Chance RestorationMy first dude is on the show!!! Chris Trott is a fellow Discovery Channel Undercover Billionaire star! He apparently has a son =P His degree in Operations Management has served him well through an interesting journey of job positions before eventually leading him to the path of entrepreneurship. We met through horses, we reconnected through the show and since then have continued to find ways to support each other's businesses. Chris is one of the nicest guys I know but he has a shrewd eye and great instincts for business opportunities that have spurred the growth of his business...2021-07-161h 00Honest CEOPower of TransitionBlogger, Evangelist, Public Speaker, Youth leader, CEO of Life Of Shifts, CEO of Global Destiny Inc, Friend and Mentor to many Lori A. Pickens is a first time author of "The Power of Transition". A graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s in Social Work and a Masters of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and tons of others schooling and all the things Lori has put in that work. 21 years vested into working with youth and families on different scales. She is no stranger to the crazy twist and turns life can throw at us.She i...2021-07-0942 minHonest CEOMarket & Show ExposTisa Sanders is a professionally experienced certified entrepreneurship & business coach specializing in supporting entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and small business owners when they have a new idea that they would like to launch or face challenges in moving forward in their businesses. As a Wife, a Serial Entrepreneur, Founder & Chair of Entrepreneu(HER) in the City and Founder & Executive Director of Market & Show Expos she knows the challenges of trying to balance life so she speaks from experience and professional development. With a depth of business knowledge Tisa continues to motivate, educate and inspire aspiring and current entrepreneurs to achieve their...2021-07-0739 minHonest CEOBlind TigerI look forward to sitting on a panel with this entrepreneurial tiger at the Women's Marketplace Expo coming up in July! Rebecca Styn continually dedicates her energy to advancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem and supporting community organizations. In her current roles, she serves as Founder of Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktails, a startup company providing shelf-stable non-alcoholic cocktails, Proprietor of Room 33 Speakeasy, and Project Manager at the Erie County Redevelopment Authority. The last several years, Styn has continually focused on startups and the role of the entrepreneur. Previously, she served as VP of Ventures for Erie Innovation District, and as...2021-07-0239 minHonest CEOGive a Crepe!I have the honor to talk to another one of my besties and fellow entrepreneur,Stephani Klassen, whom wears many hats. She is a business owner, a mother of two teenagers, a dog lover, a navy brat, a Pittsburgh almost yinza, and most of all a #momboss who gives a crepe about Erie. Through her 15 years in Erie Pennsylvania she has grown to love and appreciate this county from state line to state line.Her business Give A Crêpe La CrepErie is located at Shops on the Hill, a part of the Erie Hill District Collaborative, a...2021-06-281h 09Honest CEOP.A.U.S.E.Today's guest, Tiffanie Collazo, is the PAUSE Coach, a devoted mother, wife & an Authenticity Advocate dedicated to helping you become the person you most want to be. She is Founder&CEO of Collazo Coaching (Diverse Collaborations & Consulting) and Maker Mixers, LLC.Through her PAUSE coaching program, she has developed the brand MAWBA. This brand was created out of pressure. Like a piece of coal, she has felt the pressure of society to be who it says is great, love who it says you can love, and/or who you can be. The pressure of family and friends t...2021-06-141h 00Honest CEO1st Year: FinancingMy mission is to fill the gap of the first 3 years in business with the insights most business owners don't talk about. There's a lot of misinformation and direction because there's a belief system, almost a hazing if you will, of newcomers in business to have to "earn their stripes" which is essentially a sink or swim mentality. Mentoring is the exact opposite of that. The focus is to help you be successful, show you potential obstacles, give you resources to avoid or help get you through them, and celebrate every win! I cover the most commonly asked question...2021-06-0153 minHonest CEOMy Journey...Thus FarGiving you run down of my early beginnings and the catalyst that spurred my decision to start a business. Most people don't understand the seemingly disconnected path of businesses I've started and sold to get to where I am today. Hopefully I can clarify why I've chosen this unconventional entrepreneurial path!PS. My phone glitched a few times and I paused recording, in case you notice any hiccups, apologies! Also, no video for this episode will be posted on YouTube =(Please follow us and share with your friends and associates if...2021-05-2253 minHonest CEO"Sh*t Happens" LawsSometimes shit happens.... a lot.... all at the same time. It's like a law or something!I've had a rough week, tune in to hear about it!Please follow us and share with your friends and associates if you absolutely loved this episode!Send in your questions or requests to honestceopodcast@gmail.com2021-05-0730 minHonest CEOIntroNo, I'm not completely ready.I don't have all my shit together.I'm getting started anyway.Welcome to the first lesson of being an entrepreneur!Follow this journey as I share my 20+ plus years of entrepreneurship and all the crazy lessons, challenges and experiences I've had, as well as those of my guests. My goal is to be real and raw about the roller-coaster every new business owner embarks on when they choose this life! I hope it inspires you to be productive and prosperous in the years to c...2021-04-2911 min
TalkErie.com - The Joel Natalie Show - Erie Pennsylvania Daily PodcastThe Comeback City Businesses: Michael Hooks/Giselle Littrell - Jan. 15, 2021Have you been watching Undercover Billionaire: Comeback City on the Discovery Channel? Self-made billionaire Glenn Stearns returned to Erie to give a boost to some of our local businesses, and Friday we spoke with a couple of the owners featured on the hit TV program. We welcome Michael Hooks back to the microphone as he continues his mission of Michael Making Lives Better. Then we talked to Gisele Littrell, owner of the Tipsy Bean Café. If our small businesses are thriving, Erie is growing, and we’re all about that on The Joel Natalie Show.2021-01-1840 min
Film GrainUndercover Billionaire: Comeback City - Part 2Join us for the second half of our conversation with Glenn Stearns and the cast of Undercover Billionaire: Comeback City including Brian Arrington of TKO Erie, Gisele Littrell of The Tipsy Bean and the Erie Hill District Collaborative, Michael Hooks of Michael Making Lives Better, Jon Meighan of Lake Erie Rubber and Tina Ferraro of Dominick's Diner. In this episode, learn what each cast member thought of the filming process, their interpretation of the changes they've been able to make since filming, and how COVID has impacted their businesses.
Watch Undercover Billionaire: season 2 and Undercover Billionaire: Comeback City on Discovery.
...2021-01-1143 minFilm GrainUndercover Billionaire: Comeback City - Meet The CastThis week we're bringing you the first half of our conversation with Glenn Stearns and the cast of Undercover Billionaire: Comeback City including Brian Arrington of TKO Erie, Gisele Littrell of The Tipsy Bean and the Erie Hill District Collaborative, Michael Hooks of Michael Making Lives Better, Jon Meighan of Lake Erie Rubber and Tina Ferraro of Dominick's Diner.
Stay tuned next week after the premiere of Undercover Billionaire: Comeback City on Discovery for the rest of our conversation with the cast.
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