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Mise en Screen Episode 26: Song Sung BlueSong Sung Blue is a biographical film about the married musical artist duo Lightning and Thunder, Mike and Claire Sardina, a Neil Diamond tribute act, though they refer to it as "interpretation," while navigating the ups and downs of their regular lives. It is based on a 2008 documentary of the same name by Greg Kohs. Also starring Michael Imperioli as Mark Shurilla, a Buddy Holly impersonator; Ella Anderson as Rachel Cartwright, Claire's daughter; King Princess as Angelina Sardina, Mike's daughter; Fisher Stevens as Dave Watson, Mike's dentist and manager; Jim Belushi as Tom D'Amato, another manager with connections to...

2026-01-081h 58

Fireside Tattoo Podcast Tagging the Subconscious, Surreal Worlds of Greg "Craola" SimkinsHave you ever wondered how your artistic style develops over time? Greg "Craola" Simpkins, a revered name in both graffiti circles and the painting industry, shares his fascinating journey from street art to creating surrealistic canvases. In this episode, we dive into how his distinctive style evolved, the nuances of balancing creativity in graffiti and painting, and practical insights for artists looking to merge different art forms. Simpkins will also present at the Richmond Tattoo and Arts Fest Academy, where he's set to share more of his creative process. Check out the Deep Dive on The Fireside...

2025-08-201h 14

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #796 Bigger Business = More Freedom?Dan sits down with Neel Parekh (CEO of MaidThis Franchise) to talk about the shifts that drive real business growth—why decision-making matters more than productivity, how time compression accelerates success, and why bigger businesses can create more freedom. They dive into the power of accountability, hiring smarter, and using personal branding to attract the right opportunities. Plus, Neel shares how he scaled through franchising—an unconventional path for a lifestyle business—balancing hustle, risk, and long-term rewards. What’s missing in your business that’s keeping you stuck? Connect with 1000+ global founders running profitable online businesses without sa...

2025-02-2749 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle Bonus Pod: Inside the DC in 2025The team takes you inside the DC. Who we are, what to expect, and how you can grow your business with the support of other founders on the same journey. Connect with 1000+ global founders running profitable online businesses without sacrificing their unique lifestyles. Join Dynamite Circle. (https://dynamitecircle.com/) CHAPTERS (00:03:36) Introduction to DC (00:05:11) Genesis of DC (00:06:55) Culture & Composition (00:09:59) Application Process and Vetting (00:19:06) Events and Networking Opportunities (00:25:20) Support for High-Level Founders (00:29:14) Joining the Dynamite Circle CONNECT Email Dan “at” tropicalmba dot com Foll...

2025-02-2531 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #795 "The Tailwind Index" & Dodging Business BlindspotsThe stories we tell ourselves shape our businesses—but how much of it is true? External validation, from market response to honest feedback, is key. Dan & Jeff break down common entrepreneurial mistakes, business strategy, product-market fit, sales, opportunity assessment, and why knowing your numbers (even without a finance background) matters. P.S. Still taking all the sales calls for your business? You need a wingman. CHAPTERS (00:02:43) Building entrepreneurial endurance (00:03:35) It's easy to be dishonest with yourself (00:06:49) Tailwind index helps assess market needs (00:15:43) Focus on solving immediate pain points (00:18:38) Communicate ef...

2025-02-2041 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #794 Success Without Sacrifice?Dan breaks down five key mindset shifts for business owners in the thick of the growth grind. Inspired by Alex Hormozi’s tweet on sacrifice, he explores what it really takes to succeed—reflecting on courage, relationships, and balance—with actionable takeaways to stay productive and happy. Book referenced in the episode is The Power to be Disliked. Connect with 1000+ global founders running profitable online businesses without sacrificing their unique lifestyles @ dynamitecircle.com. CHAPTERS (00:00:35) Hormozi’s 10-year formula for success (00:04:29) “The Courage to Be Disliked” (00:11:01) Change your relationships (00:15:12) Accept your respons...

2025-02-1326 min

podcast - Suggested Donation Episode 73: Greg 'CRAOLA' SimkinsThe Suggested Donation Podcast is back with all-new episodes! Our first guest is the incredibly talented artist Greg "Craola" Simkins. In this episode, we discuss Greg’s early influences and inspirations, including his experiences in the Southern California graffiti scene. He also shares insights into his creative process, which enables him to produce amazing paintings. We’re sure you’ll enjoy this fantastic episode! Thanks to Trekell Art Supplies for the support. https://gregsimkinsart.com

2024-12-041h 57

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #780 How do you grow from 7 to 8 figures?Dan & Ian talk to Lucas Peters, founder of Journey Beyond Travel, about his plans to get to $10M in 5 years. They break down the business and shift thinking from a project-oriented mindset to an approach rooted in financial analysis: What are your gross margins? What does it take to aquire a customer? What is your rebuy rate and LTV? They consider the highest leverage paths to growth. Want to get in the company of other entrepreneurs to help you kickstart your 2025 goals? Submit your application to join Dynamite Circle at https://dynamitecircle.com/

2024-11-0741 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #779 The 3 hats of bootstrapping + Insights from DCBKK 2024Dan and Ian discuss the importance of three key executive roles—CEO, COO, and CFO—within bootstrapped businesses, emphasizing the need for founders to embrace responsibilities beyond visionary tasks. They share insights from this year’s DCBKK and a sneak peek into the upcoming DC Black event in New York. (00:00:22) Welcome and Introduction (00:01:03) The Three Hats of Bootstrapping (00:09:51) Trends from DCBKK Event (00:12:34) The Importance of Financial Planning (00:19:30) LinkedIn as a Top Funnel Tool (00:22:50) Reflections and Future Events Useful links: Access our free business resources Connect with other entrep...

2024-10-3128 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #778 - Agencies vs. Products + What Happened in the Amazon Aggregator Space?This week’s episode is for the business finance and idea nerds. We’re joined this week in a business breakdown session with Alexej Pikovsky of Alphawellbrands.com. Alexej raised 4MIL to build a CBD marketplace. They were forced to pivot and have currently acquired an Amazon FBA brand and started up a success agency in the process, the combined revenue of both is on track to be over 4MIL this year. We’ll dig into the Peter Paul problem– how to choose where to focus your energy when you have multiple businesses? We’ll al...

2024-10-2452 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #777 Create and Communicate an Offer (That Doesn’t Suck) in 30 MinutesSelling your product or service requires using words to convey what you offer. But words alone don’t convert on-the-fence prospects into paying customers. Great conversion copy is a mix of persuasion, UX, and decision-making psychology. Sound hard? We promise it isn’t. Chris, the founder of Conversion Alchemy, takes us for a deep dive into all things copywriting and how the power of your messaging can impact your business growth, for better or worse. Plus, he shares a simple five-step copy audit process that transforms agency websites into lead generation machines, with principles you can...

2024-10-1736 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #776 The 4 Most Eye-Opening Lessons I’ve Learned From My Coaching ClientsDan and Ian talk to 100s of listeners a year via 1:1 coaching. In this episode they distill those calls into 4 breakthrough ideas that can change your quarter for the better. Newsletter subscribers will get our GPS (Goals/Plans/Systems) worksheet. Sign up for the newsletter. Takeaways ● Be sure you pack enough underwear for your next trip abroad. ● Getting aligned on goals is easy, but aligning on plans is hard. ● Hiring should be based on unique business needs, not generic roles. ● Confidence is essential for entrepreneurs, especially in challenging times. ● Discipline in financi...

2024-10-1030 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #775 A Business Idea That Might Actually WorkDan considers why many of us are resistant to a certain type of business idea even when it’s been proved time and time again. He’ll also explore that often what stands between your business and positive change is some structured thinking. Lastly, we’ll hear from a listener who’s working to take his lifestyle brand to $1M and what his plans are to get there. Featured in this episode: Founder Robby McClung of the McClumsy lifestyle brand. This week’s episode brought to you by Smash Digital. They’ll bu...

2024-10-0351 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #774 “You’re Gonna Mess It Up The Way Everybody Messes It Up”Dan paid big money for a business coach who only gave him one piece of advice. Listen to the episode to find out what it was and if it worked. Connect with us: Dan: @TropicalMBA or dan@tropicalmba.com Ian: @AnythingIan or ian@tropicalmba.com Chapters (00:00:22) The Perfect Storm for Entrepreneurs (00:03:41) Introducing the System (00:05:37) Implementing the System in Your Business (00:06:50) Defining Roles and Outcomes (00:09:51) The Hiring Process Revolutionized (00:11:01) Performance Conversations and Team Dynamics (00:12:53) Leveraging the System for Business Growth (00:16:37) Recap and Final Thoughts

2024-09-2618 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #773 6 Keys to a Successful Bootstrapped BusinessDan & Ian get real about what it takes to create and maintain a successful business. They’ll walk you through their Goals/Plans/Systems (GPS) worksheet that’s specifically designed to help you plan for business growth. They use it with their coaching clients on a weekly basis. Newsletter subscribers can download and complete their very own GPS worksheet. Through completing this worksheet, you will: Discover key insights about the state of your business that you probably didn’t realize before Define clear goals for your business moving forward Develop a plan based on your h...

2024-09-1935 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #772 “When is my LTV good enough?” + Founder Mode for Bootstrappers“Manager mode is so tempting…” Dan & Ian discuss Paul Graham’s most recent essay titled “Founder Mode”, and how lifestyle bootsrappers can harness the power of founder mode to grow their businesses. They’ll also address a question they get asked all the time: “But when is my LTV good enough?” How to figure out your LTV to CAC ratio and more in this week’s episode. Subscribe to the newsletter to access Dan & Ian’s business resources used with their coaching clients. Subscribe to the TMBA newsletter. This week’s episode brought to you by Remote First R...

2024-09-1229 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #770 You Don’t Have an Operations Problem. You Have a Sales & Marketing Problem.Many founders think they have an operations problem - delivery, trust, staffing, leadership. But Dan thinks you might actually have a sales & marketing problem. Dan & Ian also talk about becoming better leaders and how to fight against the erge to control your team. Last but not least, Dan shares the invaluable relationship advice he learned from President Barack Obama and reflects on the benefits of owning a lifestyle business when it comes to parenting. Want to work through your current challenges with Dan & Ian? TMBA listeners can apply to get business coaching from...

2024-09-0526 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #770 $30K a Month on Upwork in Less Than 2 YearsThis founder started an Upwork agency less than 2 years ago and is making $30K a month… JUST on Upwork alone. We talk about how to take it to $80K a month and beyond in the next year. In this week’s newsletter, we include our ICP exercise. Your next breakthrough in under 30 minutes. TMBA email subscribers can also apply to get business coaching from Dan & Ian live on the pod (it’s free). Subscribe to the TMBA newsletter. Today’s guest is Phil Kuehnen, founder of Rev Gravy. Connect with us...

2024-08-2927 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #769 - $100K MRR in 12 Months… Can They Do It?These co-founders want to more than triple their revenue in the next 12 months. Despite stagnation the past few years, they believe they can get there. Dan & Ian dissect their plans to achieve this goal and offer some counterintuitive advice. They cover repackaging a product for a higher cost, focusing on your premium customers, and how to lead a sales call. In this week’s newsletter, we include our favorite resources for getting started with sales calls. TMBA email subscribers can also apply to get business coaching from Dan & Ian live on th...

2024-08-2246 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #768 “Lifestyle Business” vs “Real Business”Go from being trapped in the job you’ve built for yourself to building a wealth-generating machine. Dan & Ian challenge service businesses to determine their LTV to CAC ratio so they can improve their cashflow and run a “real” business that gives them the lifestyle they want. Calculating the LTV to CAC ratio may sound hard (and boring), but it’s no harder than solving all those other things you’re struggling with in your business. Also, Dan’s hot take on the digital nomad ratio and being “relatively” wealthy. Plus, one lucky listen...

2024-08-1537 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #767 “1,000 Customers from One Channel”Dan & Ian talk to a listener who’s running a SaaS business that within one year got to $8K MRR. The business is full of potential and opportunities, but the risks involved with having all of your customers come from one channel looms heavily in the background. They discuss topics like how to build relationships with customers, increase average cart value, how to grow your business when you’re not a sales and marketing expert, and more. Dan & Ian brainstorm ideas about how this founder can future-proof his business while still maintaining his ideal lifestyle.

2024-08-0848 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #766 “I’m Scared to Raise the Price”Dan & Ian talk to a listener who’s running a $1M D2C e-commerce business about the challenges and opportunities he faces as he plans for future growth and a potential exit down the road. They discuss topics like decreasing customer acquisition costs, increasing profit margins, the absolutely essential role of a CFO, and not letting your passion for the product get in the way of your growth. At the end of the call, Dan & Ian will recommend key next steps this founder should take in order to scale their business effectively and aggressively. ...

2024-08-0136 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #765 Only 3 Ways to Grow…What Would Plato DoTackling one of the biggest problems entrepreneurs struggle with: separating their business from their own narrative and looking at it with fresh eyes. This episode will uncover the simple but hard truths to every business and reveal the three (and only three) ways to grow any business. We talk about customer acquisition, order value, retention, risk-free offers, and more. TMBA email subscribers will get access to the platonic business calculator discussed on today’s show. Subscribe to the TMBA newsletter. Connect with us: Dan: @TropicalMBA or dan@tropicalmba.co...

2024-07-2534 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #764 The 5 Approaches for Getting Rich + Budgeting for WealthWe speak to hundreds of entrepreneurs every year through one-on-one coaching and live events. Many of those entrepreneurs have gone on to become very wealthy, and throughout our conversations with those people, we have found some common threads to the ways that wealthy people behave. This was one of our most popular episodes of 2019 so we’re bringing it back with updated thoughts. This week, newsletter subscribers will get Dan’s personal monthly budget template. Sign up for our newsletter to receive TMBA-exclusive business-building resources weekly. Chapters ● (00:02:20) Every Dollar...

2024-07-1842 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #763 10 ideas for businesses seeking $1 Mil in RevenueIn this week's conversation, Dan and Ian discuss 10 ideas that provide valuable insights and strategies for entrepreneurs looking to grow their revenue to $1 Million and beyond. From years of experience and countless coaching calls, Dan and Ian cover topics such as finding a product with a tailwind, getting out of delivery, hiring a key badass, understanding your business model, optimizing your marketing funnel, and much more… These strategies can provide a roadmap for entrepreneurs to focus on the most impactful areas of their business and make informed decisions to drive growth. Dan & Ian’s St...

2024-07-1146 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #762 Winning and Losing Millions with Nathaniel EliasonThis week’s conversation revolves around the book 'Crypto Confidential' and explores author Nathaniel Eliason’s experience during the crypto mania. From the moment he decided to go all-in on crypto and the impact it had on their personal life, Nathaniel delves into the mechanics of farming and the process of launching decentralized exchanges. Enjoy insights deep insights from the crypto world including off-ramping, the risks and challenges of early wallets, the mindset of crypto whales, the experience of losing and making millions, the rise and fall of the Titan project, and the author's biggest win...

2024-07-041h 02

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #761 - Less Than 5% of Businesses Get to 1MIL+ - A Process to Reach the GoalDan and Ian discuss the fundamental principles of change and how they apply to both weight loss and entrepreneurship. The conversation explores the three key components of successful change: knowledge, accountability, and identity. Listen in for how these principles are practical and applicable to your business growth, cause ass we know breakthroughs in our business don’t happen through epiphanies, they happen through small and consistent accumulations of change. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: Our book: Before the Exit The Newsletter “The DC” DC Accelerator DC Black Global events

2024-06-2733 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #760 - The 7 Most Common Money Mistakes for BootstrappersDan and Ian discuss the biggest money problems they’ve seen in their own business and hundreds of other bootstrapped businesses. Learn how to craft a sustainable financial model, the importance of owner compensation, how to avoid being under-invested, and more. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: Our book: Before the Exit The Newsletter “The DC” DC Accelerator DC Black Global events Hire remote talent Find a remote job Listen on YouTube Follow on Instagram @TropicalMBA @AnythingIan Chapters ● (00:00:45) Introduction and Setting the Stage ...

2024-06-2051 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #758 - The Secret Weapon to Pricing PowerDan and Ian explore the concept of power in business and how businesses can transition from being a grind for the owner to having sustainable pricing power. Derived from the book 'Seven Powers' by Hamilton Helmer, they delve into the idea of cornered resources as a source of power and discuss examples of cornered resources such as patents, unique brain trust, and exclusive partnerships. You’ll be challenged to consider how you can identify and leverage counter positioning, networked effects, distribution, and brand to sustain margins and pricing power over time. This is an...

2024-06-0642 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #757 - How Healthy is Your Business?Dan and Ian challenge listeners to answer five questions about your business that will help you evaluate how healthy your operations are. They cover everything from doubling down on what’s working best to effective resource allocation and working “on” your business instead of “in” your business. You’ll also be challenged to ask yourself: “What would a skilled entrepreneur do with my business?” Take out your pens and notepad (very important), and consider this episode a free coaching session and a little taste of DC Accelerator. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: Our book: Befo...

2024-05-3042 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #756 - The Million Dollar Service Business PlaybookIn this week's episode Dan and Ian discuss the importance of the concept of Labor Efficiency Ratio (LER), to scale your business to a million dollars in revenue. They highlight the challenge of transitioning from being a craftsperson to a CEO and the importance of building a profitable business model that can operate without the founder's constant involvement. They continue this concept by focusing on the importance of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) in growing a business. Having someone to provide structure and make data-driven decisions can lead to some shocking discoveries and...

2024-05-2346 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #755 - Run Any Business With Just Two Simple ThingsDan reflects on his trip to Mexico last week where he hung out with 200 founders and listeners of the pod. Vulnerability, lessons from exiting a business, and a secretive membership called “being parents” were common themes. Another major topic was the launch of our new coaching program, DC Accelerator. Dan talks about how getting to $1M and beyond takes not just willpower or desire, but most importantly, it takes discipline. He shares the two tools required to run a business of any size. Whether you’re a 1-person operation of have 1000’s of employees, these two tools re...

2024-05-1632 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #754 - Mastering Consistency with Adam GilbertHealth and wellness is the ultimate productivity hack, impacting every aspect of life. Adam Gilbert, founder of My Body Tutor, discovered that consistency is key, and accountability, mindset, and personalized plans help clients stay on track. It’s also what sets his business apart. My Body Tutor has been generating demand for their service for 17 years, having a flawless reputation, and obsessively focusing on getting clients results. In this episode Adam shares his strategies for pricing demand, how to handle client churn, and balancing family life with his passion. Dan & Ian’s St...

2024-05-0947 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle Lessons From an 18-Month Trip Around the World on $100 a DayThis week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Barry O'Brien, a global traveler, as he shares his 18-month journey to 15 countries on just $100 a day or less. Barry tells us stories about his experience in Vietnam, the most surprisingly underwhelming destination he visited, the most expensive and inexpensive destinations, how he saved, prepared, and what he learned in the end. He discusses his journey from following Dave Ramsey's steps to discovering the FIRE movement and combining the principles of both to pay off $51,000 of debt, and give him the financial freedom to pursue...

2024-05-0244 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #751 “The Death of the Follower” + How I’d Make $250K in 3 Days a WeekIs it possible to bootstrap a high-level business if you’re broke? Listen to Dan & Ian’s take on what kinds of businesses are best to start when you’re starting with basically nothing. Also, what the hell does a visionary do? Dan suggests that the best visionaries have integrator tendencies. They’ll consider how Kevin Kelly’s “100 True Fans” can lead to sustainable revenue through a concept called “The Death of the Follower”. Lastly, Dan pitches a business idea that requires zero startup cost, 3 days a week of effort, and could easily net you $250K....

2024-04-1834 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #750 What is the Most Simple OS for <$5M?The hard part shouldn’t be how to implement an OS in your organization. The hard part is answering the question: Are the right people in the right roles at your company? In this episode, Dan and Ian share their own OS that’s extremely simple. It’s called GPS. They’ll explain how GPS helps you put a plan in place to meet your goals, and deliver on that plan. That’s it. Also, hiring for specific tasks, the impact of remote work on hiring, and more. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: Our book: Be...

2024-04-1130 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #749 Do Things That Don’t ScaleIn this episode, Ian and Dan discuss the concept of doing things that don't scale, inspired by Paul Graham's influential article 'Do Things That Don't Scale.' They explore the idea of taking risks and gambling in entrepreneurship, and how it relates to increasing one's locus of control. The conversation covers various strategies for founders, including recruiting users manually, building something fragile, delighting users, focusing on experience, and niche marketing. In this conversation, Ian and Dan discuss Paul Graham's article 'Do Things That Don't Scale' and explore the principal themes and takeaways. They cover topics such as the idea...

2024-04-0447 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #748 Three Phases to 1 MillionDan and Ian discuss the different phases of bootstrapping a business and the common challenges that arise at each stage. They walk through three phases: Zero to $250k “Mindset”; $250k to 1 million "We're seeking a reliable/repeatable source of new customers"; and $1 million + "We need to hire, fire, improve/change team members more effectively”. They explore everything from adjusting the offer to the marketplace and developing a strong customer base to making a rule that the founder should be responsible for growth up to $5M. They also explore the crucial role that team composition plays in the profes...

2024-03-2842 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #747 Quiet Crypto, The Demand Question, and Difficult Decisions ft. Jordan GalDan talks to Jordan Gal, founder of Rally and co-host of the Bootsrapped Web podcast about challenges in the ecommerce space, product-market fit and demand, partnerships and veto power, the quietness of crypto, risking other people’s money, and more… There’s one thing that founders tend to really struggle with when it comes to growing their business and that’s getting the right team in place. Listen as Jordan shows Dan how and why he fires unfit team members. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events

2024-03-211h 01

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #746 “Full-Service Agencies Are Out” & Other Productized-Service IdeasDan & Ian talk to John Doherty, the founder of Editor Ninja, former owner of Credo, and cohost of the Working Sessions podcast about three major trends he’s seeing in the agency space that could impact your strategy and profitability for the year and beyond. John talks about the challenges of running a full-service agency, a shift towards specialization in productized services, the need for outsourced strategic layers, focusing on profitability, and more. Stick around for the guys to reveal six productized-service business ideas. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC...

2024-03-1454 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #745 “3 Million in Revenue is a Death Zone" - Financial Strategy with Greg CrabtreeTransitioning through the death zone requires careful execution and a focus on profitability. The $3 million dollar mark is a critical milestone for businesses, and many struggle to push through it. In this episode, Dan talks to Greg Crabtree, author of Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits! about how founders can push through the death zone (otherwise known as the messy middle) and grow their profit far beyond that $3M mark. Some of the common mistakes made by founders include not understanding profit truth, not investing in finance and accounting, and not effectively managing labor efficiency.

2024-03-0744 min

Off the Easel Episode 99: A Hero's Journey with Greg Craola SimkinsSend us a textJoin Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore for an amazing interview with the awesome Greg Craola Simkins! Greg shares his artist journey, inspiration, invaluable advice, and so much more! Greg describes his techniques, and offers suggestions on the products he loves to use, as well as how his father helped him and his artist friends. Greg also describes his daily routine, and advocates the importance of imagination and sketching regularly. Get ready to be inspired and enjoy this interview on Off the Easel Podcast.Check out Skye's and...

2023-11-2951 min

Chats & Tatts Exploring the Artistic Vision of Craola SimkinsJoin us on Chats and Tatts with host Aaron Della Vedova as we delve into the world of contemporary artist Greg Craola Simkins. Known for his vibrant and imaginative pop-surrealist paintings, Craola takes us on a journey through his creative process, influences, and inspirations. From his early beginnings to his current success, Craola shares insights into his unique style and approach to art, as well as his thoughts on the art world, how AI is influencing art and the creative process and how he balances his craft and family. Get ready for a colorful and inspiring conversation...

2023-02-081h 04

Curated by Quantstamp NFTs, Golf Membership With LinksDAO, & The Best NightClub In The World E11EVEN MiamiIn this episode, host Sabby interviews Michael Simkins (Owner, E11EVEN Partners), Greg Norman (CEO of Europa Lab and Founding Member of LinksDAO), and Chris Adamo (co-founder Flamingo Capital and membership director of E11EVEN Captain's Club) and discusses Miami’s biggest nightclub E11even and how they are using NFTs to change the membership experience. This episode is jam-packed with ideas and more. We hear an update on LinksDAO, including how much it costs to buy a golf course, buying real estate with crypto, blockchain ticketing, and leveraging the best IRL experiences for Captains Club members.

2022-10-131h 00

SALA Podcast Artist Interview: Josh JuettIn this episode, Steph catches up with painter Josh Juett (and Winsor the lorikeet) at his homestudio ahead of his show LOST IN THOUGHT at Praxis Artspace. They chat about the early days of his practice (including his first sale, a seascape for $1 in primary school) and through various artistic and musical influences that Steph definitely had to google later. Tune in to hear about his new work that broaches new mediums and the rationale behind the exhibition. Show Notes Greg Simkins / @Craola Alex Pardee / @AlexPardee Ron English / @RonEnglish Pop surrealism Robin Eley / @RobinEleyArtist Otto...

2022-08-0231 min

The Edge of Show Greg Norman Jr. And Michael Simkins Of E11EVEN - The Miami NFT Nightclub, Plus: OliveX Fitness NFT Metaverse, Minecraft Challenges NFT Gamers, And More...There are a lot of advantages of the emerging technology of NFT and cryptocurrency. In this episode, we have Greg Norman Jr. and Michael Simkins of E11EVEN, the NFT nightclub in Miami. They share how they are leveraging cryptocurrency in their business. Using tokens as their gate pass to their exclusive captains' club and parties is surely the way to go. They believe that crypto and NFT are slowly being adapted and accepted by different institutions. Stay tuned and take a glimpse of the future!More from Edge of NFT:🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 🖱 W...

2022-05-0645 min

Five Dollar Buzz Episode 303: Big Waves & Soundwaves: Special Guest Brent Broza (@brozaphoto)On this episode of FIVE DOLLAR BUZZ, the Buzzards get a taste of Southern California's Orange County from the 1980s. Award-winning photographer Brent Broza shares the impact that growing up within the twin countercultures of hardcore punk and surfing had on him and helped shape his future career as an artist. Brent started by photographing his friends in bands and his friends surfing. Eventually he would get paid for it and would go on to photograph globally recognized musicians such as Jack Johnson, Descendents, Pennywise, Blink-182 and artists Shepard Fairey and Greg "Craola" Simkins just to...

2022-02-151h 01

Drawing From Experience Episode 116: Direct to the Source with Courtney BridgesThis episode wraps up the 2021 Pro Team Takeover Series with Trekell, with an interview with the President of the company, Courtney Bridges! Shane and Courtney have a deep conversation about the history of the company and the value of going direct to the source of creativity. They also talk about the future of Trekell and how they've been sustaining during Covid-19. Courtney also gives valuable advice if you have aspirations of becoming a Trekell Pro Team Artist.The theme song "Motivation For The Everyday Artist" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski.Sponsors:...

2021-05-2254 min

Art Affairs Art Affairs 034 - Johnny "KMNDZ" RodriguezOn this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Johnny "KMNDZ" Rodriguez.We discuss his incredible career in non-traditional corporate marketing, his transition into painting gallery work, his upcoming solo show at KP Projects, and a whole lot more! #artisresistanceAlso mentioned in this episode: Greg "Craola" Simkins, Alex Lieu, 42 Entertainment, Nine Inch Nails, Thomas Han, Thinkspace Projects, William Wray, Michael Hussar, Blue Rooster Art Supplies, Ekundayo, and Mike Maxwell.Follow KMNDZ:Instagram: @kmndz_ Follow the ShowWebsite: artaffairspodcast.comInstagram: @artaffairspodcastTikTok: @themichaelfaith© 2019-2025 michael faith

2021-03-081h 30

Total Movie Recall TMR 056 – House Party This week on Total Movie Recall, two white guys talk about hip hop culture in a totally convincing way when they put on their mustard-colored overalls to go to the House Party. Steve, a sentient walking issue of Pitchfork, schools Ryan on the infinite subgenres of hip hop while Ryan, to no one’s surprise, gets a little weepy at touching father-son relationships. House Party (1990) d. Reginald Hudlin Starring: Christopher Reid Robin Harris Christopher Martin Martin Lawrence Tisha Campbell-Martin A.J. Johnson George Clinton...

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Parent Quest From Cans to Canvas with Greg "Craola" SimkinsThis week the incredibly talented Greg “Craola” Simkins joins me to talk about how his career in art went from cans to canvas and how he is able to bond with his kids over art especially during the crazy times we are living in. Many thanks to Greg for taking time to chat with me and his wife Jennifer for arranging our meeting. You can check his artwork out on his website: https://gregsimkinsart.com/ Be sure to follow Greg “Craola” Simkins on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/craola?igshid=1sz7x43assxzp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregCraolaSimkins/ Twitter: https://twitter...

2020-11-2526 min

Art Affairs Art Affairs 026 - Greg "Craola" SimkinsOn this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Greg "Craola" Simkins.We discuss his early days in the graffiti scene, his love of story telling and world building, his mastery of acrylics, and a whole lot more! Join us for a walk through The Outside on Art Affairs 26.Also mentioned in this episode: WAI Crew, CBS Crew, Gallery1988, KP Projects, Johnny "KMNDZ" Rodriguez, Trekell, Todd Schorr, and Bob Dob.Follow Greg:Website: gregsimkinsart.comInstagram: @craolaFacebook: @GregCraolaSimkinsTwitter: @CRAOLAYoutube: GregSimkinsArt Follow the ShowWebsite: artaffairspodcast.comInstagram: @artaffairspodcastTikTok: @themichaelfaith© 2019...

2020-11-021h 13

BADNWZ™Episode #18 - Everything Started With Graffiti w/ Greg "Craola" SimkinsOn today's episode we sit down with a guest we've talked about numerous times on this podcast, Greg Simkins also knowns as @CRAOLA. Greg's a multiple discipline artist who lives Torrence, CA. We hit him on @Zoom to discuss how he's handling #quarantine. Greg breaks down his whole journey for us, from the day he first fell in love with #graffiti, to making #slapstickers on a early bootleg version of photoshop, to getting a job a @JNCO, learning game art and working for @tonyhawk and @treyarch to making the decision that he wanted to become a full time artist and...

2020-07-121h 02

The Armago Podcast Greg Searle: Sporting Comeback. From Olympic Gold at the age of 20 to Bronze at the age of 40.Greg Searle took the world by surprise in 1992 when he and his brother Johnny won Olympic Gold in rowing with Gary Herbert as Cox. Greg was just 20 and the time and later returned to University to complete his degree. Following on from this Gregs love for rowing took him to several more Olympic Games. What is perhaps the most remarkable thing about Gregs athletic career however, is his return to rowing at the age of 38. Exactly 20 years on from winning his Gold Medal, Greg took Bronze in the 2012 London Ol...

2020-06-1728 min

Vantagepoint Radio EP 112 – GREG ‘CRAOLA’ SIMKINS Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins has accomplished something that many have attempted but only few have succeeded in doing. He crossed over from the graffiti world into the fine art world with huge success and very little compromise, and in doing so has influenced a generation of artists to attempt to follow his lead. His work is highly sought after and sits in some of the most respectable collections around the globe. His acrylic paintings dance in the space between the real world and the imaginary with an unmatched level of craftsmanship. Bursting at the seems with creative energy, Craola’s imagin...

2020-03-0100 min $Vantagepoint Radio\'s tracks$

Vantagepoint Radio's tracks EP112 - CRAOLATo hear the full version with music, visit Vantagepointradio.comGreg ‘Craola’ Simkins has accomplished something that many have attempted but only few have succeeded in doing. He crossed over from the graffiti world into the fine art world with huge success and very little compromise, and in doing so has influenced a generation of artists to attempt to follow his lead. His work is highly sought after and sits in some of the most respectable collections around the globe. His acrylic paintings dance in the space between the real world and the imaginary with an unmatched level of craft...

2020-03-0151 min

The Unibrow Podcast 035: Merry KarnowskyPop Surrealism has a special place in our hearts as Juxtapoz Magazine, whether it be the special universes created by Mark Ryden, Todd Schorr, Audrey Kawasaki or even Marion Peck, but how the city of Los Angeles helped shape that narrative. Yes, an essential part of the story of Pop Surrealism is Los Angeles, the heartbeat of entertainment but also a place of experimentation and grand ideas. At the core of this story is gallerist Merry Karnowsky, who since 1997, has supported and help evolve a scene that was once her backyard and now has become an international art movement.

2020-01-2838 min

The Shifting Perceptions Podcast by Jay Alders - Inspiration For Creative Lifestyles Maria Brophy: Art. Money. Success. - 019Leave Us A Review This week we spoke with our dear friend Maria Brophy. Maria is a powerhouse in the business side of the art world. She helps artists that are lost in the business side of things and gets their careers on the right path. After speaking to her husband, surfer and artist Drew Brophy a couple months ago, we wanted to hear about the other side of this family-owned art empire. Maria handles the marketing, the branding and the nitty-gritty of the art business and her new book "Art. M...

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Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese Wood Graffiti Art, Acrylic Painting, and more with Greg SimkinsWhat does a creative journey that starts with graffiti art then moves to video game work and then ends up on a smaller scale working with acrylics look like? What lessons and tips can other artists learn from such a journey? My guest, Greg Simkins opens up about all these various transitions in his life and how he has been able to build a thriving art business with his wife. Greg’s story is fascinating and unique and I hope you can catch the lively and infectious passion that he exudes for his work. Don’t forget to catch some...

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The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson Vanessa Simkins on Juicing Deliciously161: Vanessa Simkins on Juicing DeliciouslyConnecting healthy and flavorful juicing combinations for health and a good dietVanessa, is the founder of AllAboutJuicing.com: a website and newsletter serving up fresh, tested juicing advice for getting a hot body, glowing skin, and lifelong health through a straw. She is also the founder of Vanessa’s Juice Club and the author of the Juice Lover’s Big Book of Juices: 425 recipes for super nutritious and crazy delicious juices.Her newsletters, products and site reach over a quarter-million readers each month – a veritable army, inspired to juice...

2016-11-2430 min

The Urban Farm Podcast Private feed for Members Vanessa Simkins on Juicing Deliciously161: Vanessa Simkins on Juicing DeliciouslyConnecting healthy and flavorful juicing combinations for health and a good dietVanessa, is the founder of AllAboutJuicing.com: a website and newsletter serving up fresh, tested juicing advice for getting a hot body, glowing skin, and lifelong health through a straw. She is also the founder of Vanessa’s Juice Club and the author of the Juice Lover’s Big Book of Juices: 425 recipes for super nutritious and crazy delicious juices.Her newsletters, products and site reach over a quarter-million readers each month – a veritable army, inspired to juice...

2016-11-2432 min

Live Free Podcast with Mike Maxwell Live Free 52 w/Greg Craola Simkins and Special Guest Lola GilGreg Craola Simkins joins me via skype from his studio in Southern California We talk Honkey Kong, Mike Giant, Pasadena, Street Cred, The Vet, Jock Vs Nerd, Comfort Food, The Outside, Dirty Water, Secret tricks, Lola Gil, Yves Laroche, Canada, Shipping, and Escape With Me

2011-05-2600 min