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The Startup Junkies Podcast405: Balancing Business and Passion: Anna Buckley’s Entrepreneurial Journey with PICNiCSummary In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce, Jeff Amerine, and Harrison Kitson sit down with Anna Buckley, the dynamic founder of PICNiC. Balancing a full-time job and a burgeoning side hustle, Anna embodies the spirit of modern entrepreneurship. Based in Washington, D.C., by way of Arkansas, Anna brings innovative solutions to classic designs, filling gaps in the market and elevating everyday dining experiences. PICNiC, launched in March, was born from Anna’s desire to create durable and aesthetically pleasing cabbageware—plates inspired by the timeless cabbage design but made from hard plas...2025-01-0624 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast404: From his Attic to a 9-Figure Exit: Jeffrey Feldberg's Talks Maximizing Company ValueSummary In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Harrison Kitson have a conversation with the co-founder of Deep Wealth, Jeffrey Feldberg. Jeffrey’s journey began in a modest attic with a small e-learning startup in 1996 and has evolved into a masterclass in business exits. Despite facing initial challenges, Jeffrey's company gained remarkable traction, leading to a substantial seven-figure buyout offer from a Fortune 10 company. Unyielding in his vision, Jeffrey declined the offer, choosing instead to immerse himself in the intricacies of business exits. Within a mere twenty-four months, his perseverance pa...2024-12-3033 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast403: Journey from Corporate Life to Entrepreneurial Success with Bryan FittinSummary In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Jeff Amerine, Daniel Koonce, and Harrison Kitson sit down with Bryan Fittin, founder and CEO of Go Rogue Studio, to explore the story of his transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Initiating his career within the corporate confines of Walmart’s vendor community, Bryan always harbored a passion for content creation. This passion ultimately gave birth to Go Rogue, a podcast dedicated to entrepreneurs transitioning from corporate settings. But his ambitions didn't stop there; inspired by Jeff Amerine's sage advice on product-market fit, Bryan courageously ventured into th...2024-12-2326 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast402: Revolutionizing Government Contracting for Small Businesses with GovBidAISummary In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Jeff Amerine, Daniel Koonce, and Harrison Kitson are joined by co-founders, Joshua Hedeby and Moner Attwa, of Opportunity Hound by GovBidAI where Joshua serves as the CFO and Moner is the CEO. GovBidAI is an innovative platform designed to streamline the complex landscape of government contracts for small to mid-sized businesses and is revolutionizing the way these companies navigate the government sector. GovBidAI’s mission is to demystify government contracts and make it easier for smaller businesses to access a market where thirty percent of federal spending is...2024-12-1626 minThe Startup Junkies PodcastRERELEASE 327: A Conversation with Philip Mudd, Former CNN Correspondent and Counterterrorism AnalystSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and previous Startup Junkie Michael Iseman sit down with Philip Mudd, a former CNN correspondent and counterterrorism analyst. During Philip’s extensive and accomplished career, he was a valuable asset to the FBI, CIA, and the American nation as a whole and received numerous CIA awards for his expertise and diligence. Philip is also the author of three distinguished publications and is a member of multiple prestigious associations. Throughout this episode, Philip shares insight on how to present in...2024-11-181h 08
The Deep Wealth Podcast - Unlock Your Deep Wealth—In Business and LifeFrom Startup to Success: Lessons from Entrepreneur and Investor Jeff Amerine on Building Venture Ecosystems (#387)Send us a textUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Today💡🎯 Your Opinion Matters—Help Improve The Deep Wealth Podcast by Taking Our Quick Survey 🙏Have Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!Exclusive Insights from This Week's Episodes“Enjoy the journey.” - Jeff AmerineIn this episode, Jeff Amerine, a recognized leader in venture ecosystems and entrepreneurship. Jeff provides insights into the challeng...2024-11-1855 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast400: Special 400th Episode with Some Startup Junkie OriginalsSummary In this special celebratory installment of Startup Junkies, we sit down for our four hundredth episode! Hosts Jeff Amerine, Jon Cadieux, Caleb Talley, Daniel Koonce, and Matthew Ward gather to reminisce about past ventures and share their experiences in the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Northwest Arkansas. The episode marks a significant transition for the podcast, highlighting their first in-person international engagement with a South Korean accelerator cohort. The discussion delves into the unique entrepreneurial energy in Northwest Arkansas, characterized by frequent networking events and a supportive community. As the hosts collectively reflect on their roles...2024-11-1146 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast396: Transforming Federal Research into Startups with HIGHWAY VenturesSummary In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Daniel Koonce, and Jeff Amerine sit down with Lane Patterson, founder of HIGHWAY Ventures, a startup studio that incubates and launches mobility companies in Northwest Arkansas. Unlike conventional venture studios that build minimum viable products, HIGHWAY Ventures focuses on leveraging federally funded technologies from various research labs to solve existing problems and create market-ready companies. HIGHWAY Ventures’ unique model includes licensing technology solutions, assembling executive teams, and facilitating innovation within specific fields. This year alone there is a projected two-hundred billion in funding for federal re...2024-10-1424 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast395: Navigating Banking Challenges Using Technology with Teslar SoftwareSummary In this episode of Startup Junkies, the focus is on navigating banking challenges using technology, featuring Joe Ehrhardt, CEO of Teslar Software. Host Caleb Talley, alongside co-hosts Daniel Koonce and Jeff Amerine, delves into the significance of ethical business practices and the integral role of technology in modernizing community banks. Teslar Software is a forward-thinking technology company out of Springdale, Arkansas with a focus on software solutions for financial institutions. Created to help the FDIC post-2008 financial crisis, Teslar has pivoted to assisting community banks in modernizing their services, especially in consumer lending. Joe...2024-10-0736 minThe Startup Junkies PodcastRERELEASE 359: Startup Crawl 2023With Startup Crawl 2024 being right around the corner, we wanted to rerelease last year's Startup Crawl episode. Get a sneak peek at what to expect at this year's event! Summary On this special episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Victoria Dickerson head to Startup Crawl, where they interview several entrepreneurs participating in this year’s event. The night celebrated entrepreneurship in the Heartland with food trucks, local craft beer, live music, and entrepreneurial connection. Jeff, Caleb, and Victoria sat down with Joshua Carnes of Sights & Sounds NWA, Brody Maxwell of TrueRep, Or...2024-09-3027 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast394: Investing in Opportunities with RZC Investments & Runway Group Summary In this episode of Startup Junkies, we sit down with guests Don Huffner and Scott King to explore the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurial ecosystems in Northwest Arkansas. Don Huffner is an investment professional with RZC Investments, where his keen eye for sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and monitoring investments drives success. With a rich background that includes private equity investments at 1K1V and roles in investment banking at Barclays and management consulting at Accenture, Don brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to the table. A graduate of the University of St. Andrews i...2024-09-2336 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast393: The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas with Anna Beth GormanSummary In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Victoria Dickerson, Jeff Amerine, and Daniel Koonce are joined by Anna Beth Gorman, CEO of The Women's Foundation of Arkansas (WFA). Founded in 1998, the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas has been working to understand the diverse needs and realities facing women and girls so it can respond through purposeful action and engaged philanthropy. The foundation's initiatives, such as the Women’s Economic Mobility Hub, support Black women entrepreneurs by providing them with unrestricted funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities. WFA also addresses barriers faced by women entrepreneurs, including langu...2024-09-1630 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast390: How to Grow and Scale Your BusinessSummary In this virtual episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Daniel Koonce, and Jeff Amerine chat with serial entrepreneur and founder of Growth Readiness, Todd Westra, about what it means to be “growth ready.” Drawing from his experience interviewing two-hundred and fifty CEOs in thirteen weeks, Westra identifies recurring themes in business growth, particularly the importance of people, processes, and tools. He uses the analogy of SpaceX rockets to explain the difference between launching a business and scaling it, emphasizing the need to transition from what got the business into orbit to focusing on what needs to h...2024-08-0536 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast389: The App that Really Pays to UseSummary In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Jeff Amerine are joined by Rick West, chairman and co-founder of Field Agent, a company revolutionizing B2B retail solutions by offering an on-demand marketplace with efficient, cost-effective tools for retail professionals to evaluate in-store conditions, drive sales, understand shoppers, and generate ratings and reviews. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and affordable, allowing users to deploy solutions quickly. As an all-in-one retail toolkit, every solution in the Field Agent Marketplace can be launched with just a few clicks, in just a few minutes, for...2024-07-2932 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast385: Dreams to Reality: Building a Sleep Therapy Business with Elsbeth FastSummary Join our hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Daniel Koonce in this episode of Startup Junkies as we explore the fascinating world of sleep therapy with Elsbeth Fast, a dedicated entrepreneur transforming lives through innovative sleep solutions. Elsbeth is the founder of True Sleep Therapy, a private practice specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI). Elsbeth’s career began in clinical settings, focusing predominantly on veterans struggling with PTSD and insomnia at the Veterans Healthcare System in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Here, she became a national trainer for the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) program. Mov...2024-07-0142 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast383: Eat My Catfish: A Journey of Grit, Gratitude, and Giving BackSummary In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Harrison Kitson are joined by Travis Hester, founder of Eat My Catfish, a successful catfish and seafood restaurant in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Inspired by his love for cooking and his culinary background, Travis established Eat My Catfish fifteen years ago, which has now blossomed into a thriving chain of eight restaurants and four food trucks. Travis discusses the transition from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar store, highlighting one of the pivotal moments in expanding Eat My Catfish when a friend s...2024-06-1734 min
EGGS! The PodcastEggs 366: Balancing Discipline and Creativity in Entrepreneurship with Jeff AmerineThis week on Eggs, we follow Jeff Amarine's journey from a military family to entrepreneurship, highlighting the development of resilience, the balance of discipline and creativity, and the absence of a single 'way' in entrepreneurship. We also delve into the importance of taking qualified risks, the value of integrating complementary skills, and the application of scientific methods in validating business assumptions. This episode covers a wide range of topics related to entrepreneurship, startup consulting, and the importance of taking action. Jeff emphasizes the need for action, the role of community in entrepreneurship, and the importance of finding the right balance...2024-06-1358 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast382: The Rise of the "Author-Preneur" with Michael DeLonSummary Join hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Harrison Kitson on this episode of Startup Junkies as they dive into the world of storytelling and book publishing with Michael DeLon, #1 Amazon Best-Selling author of On Marketing, creator of The Credibility Game Plan, and founder of Paperback Expert. Paperback Expert equips entrepreneurs with marketing strategies to attract more clients, and guarantees business growth if clients adhere to their system, demonstrating a book's versatility in attracting leads, converting sales, and generating referrals. By using Paperback Expert’s proprietary “speak-to-write” process, business owners can create their own book in und...2024-06-1035 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast380: Inside the Specialty Coffee Revolution with Jon Allen of Onyx CoffeeSummary On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Daniel Koonce dive into the world of specialty coffee with Jon Allen, co-founder and creative director of Onyx Coffee Lab. Founded in 2012 with the mantra “Never Settle for Good Enough,” Onyx has built an award-winning team of roasters that ship freshly roasted coffee worldwide and serve unique brews in four locations across Northwest Arkansas. Jon’s, and his wife and fellow co-founder, Andrea’s, commitment to exceptional coffee led them to a method they call relationship coffee, meaning that for seventy percent of the co...2024-05-2739 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast379: Building Innovative Digital Products Through Strategic Partnerships with Few.ioSummary On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Jeff Amerine sit down with co-founders of Few.io, Arlton Lowry and Zackery Hill. Few.io is an award-winning agency helping get digital products to market faster through strategy, UX/UI, and development for web and mobile applications. Few’s goal is to have a positive impact in people’s lives, including its employees, believing that if it focuses on people and quality of work, the rest will take care of itself. With Few’s proven partner approach, its clients’ success is also its success...2024-05-2051 min
The Jeff Bullas ShowThe Art of Startup Survival and Navigating EntrepreneurshipJeff Amerine is nationally recognized for the creation of lasting venture ecosystems and co-authored the bestselling book, ‘Creating Startup Junkies – Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected Places’. Jeff has held senior leadership positions in nine startups and multiple Fortune 500 companies, including American Freightways and FedEx Freight. He has made more than 90+ venture investments. Jeff now leads several organizations and companies, including Startup Junkie Consulting, Innovation Junkie, and Cadron Capital Partners. Jeff served as Associate Vice Provost, Research and Economic Development, and Director of Technology Ventures at the University of Arkansas until leaving to pursue S...2024-04-2652 min
Experts SpeakExpert Business Counsel at No Cost to You with Jeff AmerineJeff Amerine spent his career building and investing in businesses. Now he helps businesses by offering no cost business counsel through StartUp Junkie. Funded by organizations and grant money, StartUp Junkie can assist you in creating a successful business by meeting with you for FREE. Listen to this insightful interview, then reach out to Jeff and his team through one of these websites to learn how they can give you no cost business counsel to grow your business: StartUpJunkie.org, ARConductor.org, and for Economic Development groups, CreatingStartUpJunkies.com.
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Business BrosUnlock the secrets of creating sustainable venture ecosystems with Jeff Amerine1321 Today, we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership with a visionary who's transforming the startup landscape. From the disciplined ranks of the Air Force to the dynamic frontiers of business and technology, our guest has mastered the art of creating ecosystems where entrepreneurs flourish. With a rich history in corporate America and a heart rooted in the startup community, he's the brain behind Startup Junkie Consulting and the co-author of the Amazon bestseller 'Creating Startup Junkies'. Get ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with the one and only, Jeff Amerine!
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Value CreatorsEpisode #32. Jeff Amerine on Entrepreneurial EcosystemsJeff Amerine and Hunter Hastings, discuss the detailed process of building startup ecosystems and fostering entrepreneurship. Jeff Amerine, emphasizes the role of entrepreneurs in spearheading ecosystem development, suggesting that successful ecosystems are entrepreneur-led initiatives. Leveraging available tools and resources, including AI and cloud computing services, has democratized entrepreneurship, making it more accessible and efficient than ever before. Jeff highlights the significance of engaging universities in the ecosystem, tapping into the talent pool of students, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset from an early stage.Despite the challenges of scalability and trust-building, Jeff discusses the expansion of h...2024-03-0739 min
Business Growth TalksThe Entrepreneurial Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success with Jeff AmerineSend us a textIn this insightful episode, listeners are introduced to Jeff Amerine, a dynamic force in the entrepreneurial landscape. As we dive into the transcript, we explore Jeff's multidimensional career journey and the invaluable perspectives he brings to the startup ecosystem.Drawing from his vast experience in both corporate and startup environments, Jeff discusses the nuances of business mindsets and the significance of an entrepreneurial approach, regardless of company size. He shares his strategies for entering competitive markets by focusing on incremental improvements rather than striving to be the pioneer. Additionally, Jeff delves...2024-02-261h 03The Startup Junkies Podcast367: Ecosystem Building with EndeavorSummary Welcome to another great episode of the Startup Junkie Podcast! On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine are joined by Canem Arkan and Shawn Morris from Endeavor, the leading global community of, by, and for high-impact entrepreneurs. Endeavor is on a mission to build thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems in emerging and underserved markets around the world by inspiring high-growth founders to dream bigger. Endeavor creates a multiplier effect by providing entrepreneurs with the platform to scale faster and pay it forward, resulting in a compounding of their individual impact. Throughout the episode...2024-01-0852 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast359: Startup Crawl 2023Summary On this special episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Victoria Dickerson head to Startup Crawl, where they interview several entrepreneurs participating in this year’s event. The night celebrated entrepreneurship in the Heartland with food trucks, local craft beer, live music, and entrepreneurial connection. Jeff, Caleb, and Victoria sat down with Joshua Carnes of Sights & Sounds NWA, Brody Maxwell of TrueRep, Orson Weems of the Music Education Initiative, Bryan Fittin of Go Rogue X, and Bridgett Skeirik of Montay Coffee to discuss their entrepreneurial endeavors and Startup Crawl’s impact on the comm...2023-09-1827 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast354: Designing a Business for Yourself and the Market with Mo ElliottSummary On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Jeff Amerine and Victoria Dickerson are joined by entrepreneur Mo Elliott. Mo founded Fayettechill while he was a student at the University of Arkansas and served as the CEO for thirteen years before eventually selling the outdoor lifestyle brand in 2022. After a successful exit from Fayettechill, Mo pivoted to real estate, flipping houses and eventually purchasing and operating multiple Airbnb properties in Santa Fe, New Mexico with the Pecos Group, which he founded. Throughout the episode, Mo, Jeff, and Victoria discuss Mo’s transition from retail to real estate, wh...2023-08-1426 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast351: A New Era of Radio with Noel SosaSummary On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Victoria Dickerson are joined by Noel Sosa, manager of Rox Radio Group. With four different stations across Northwest Arkansas, Rox Radio Group is the largest independent radio company in the region. Growing up, Noel dreamed of becoming an emcee, and by his late teens, he was opening for some big names in the hip-hop scene. When a local radio station manager pulled Noel aside after a show and offered him a job, Noel decided to give radio a shot. With hands-on experience and training...2023-07-2443 min
Innovation Junkies2.41 Economic Development & Spending CutsJeff Standridge:Hey guys, welcome to another episode of the Innovation Junkies Podcast. I'm Jeff Standridge.Jeff Amerine:And this is Jeff Amerine, glad to be back.Jeff Standridge:Hey man. How are you?Jeff Amerine:You know, hanging in there excited to, uh, to talk about this interesting economic environment we're in and what that means as far as innovators and leaders and some of the enterprises and organizations we see.Jeff Standridge:Yeah. So...2023-05-2914 min
The Same Day PodcastCultivating Economic Opportunity, Innovation, and EntrepreneurshipJeff Amerine is the Founder and Managing Director of Startup Junkie Consulting, which advises startups on finance, business models, and growth strategies. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Arkansas and the Managing Director of Innovation Junkie, which empowers innovators and change agents to generate sustained results. With 30 years of technology, business leadership, and investment experience, Jeff has held senior leadership positions in nine startups and three Fortune 500 companies, and he has made more than 80 angel investments into new ventures. In this episode… When it comes to startup businesses, there ar...2023-05-1647 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast323: Bringing Fun into the World with PaddleSmashSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Victoria Dickerson sit down with Tim Swindle, a serial entrepreneur in the toy and game space and co-founder of Glacier Games. With his passion for outdoor sports, Tim teamed up with two others to create a new recreational game called PaddleSmash, which combines the best elements of Pickleball and Spikeball. Throughout the episode, Caleb, Jeff, Victoria, and Tim discuss how incorporating fun into your day is a necessity, building a business with Kickstarter, and how entrepreneurs should...2022-11-2835 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast322: Working with Experts in Aerospace and Defense with Brad Gentry Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Victoria Dickerson sit down with Brad Gentry, the CEO of Gentry Professional Services, an elite engineering consulting and talent acquisition firm that specializes in placing subject matter experts with clients that require specific knowledge. With over a decade of experience, Brad is experienced and skilled in engineering design, project management, and business development. Throughout the episode, Caleb, Jeff, Victoria, and Brad discuss preparing the next generation of labor workers and how a company’s culture is vita...2022-11-2136 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast321: Public Radio, Podcasting, and Great Storytelling with Ozarks At LargeSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine sit down with Matthew Moore and Kyle Kellams of KUAF. Matthew is a reporter and producer for Ozarks at Large, a locally produced news podcast/daily show that covers news, sports, politics, arts, culture, and the quirky and unusual happenings in the Ozarks. Kyle has been the news director at KUAF for over twenty-five years and has been producing Ozarks at Large for over three decades. Throughout the episode, Caleb, Jeff, Matthew, and Kyle discuss the history...2022-11-1441 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast320: Changing the Conversation on Women's Health in Innovation with Elizabeth PrengerSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and guest host Permjot Valia sit down with Elizabeth Prenger, founder and chief brand officer of Prose Creative, a company that helps brands and individuals connect with audiences by creating authentic relationships through their content and messaging. Elizabeth is also the co-founder as well as the marketing and public relations lead at FemHealth Founders, a startup that empowers female entrepreneurs to build and lead profitable women-centric companies. Throughout the episode, Caleb, Jeff, Permjot, and Elizabeth discuss the current...2022-11-0753 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast319: Reconnecting over Food & Social Media with Sophia RascoffSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Victoria Dickerson sit down with Sophia Rascoff, the co-founder of Recon Food, a social media app that allows users to research, recommend, and reconnect with friends through a common love of food. Sophia explains how Recon Food was designed to be a space where individuals can share photos, recipes, and experiences with their social network without all the stressors that come with a more mainstream media platform. Throughout the episode, Caleb, Jeff, Victoria, and Sophia discuss the...2022-10-3127 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast318: Connecting Arkansas and Asia in Business with Yang Luo-BranchSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Grace Gill sit down with Yang Luo-Branch, founder and president of the Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses, the first Arkansas-Asian Chamber of Commerce in the Natural State. Yang shares about her experience as a first-generation immigrant from China and overcoming struggles that many immigrants face, such as public speaking and adjusting to an individualistic society. Throughout the episode, Caleb, Jeff, Grace, and Yang discuss what it means to be a global citizen, create meaningful connections through conversations...2022-10-2441 min
The Bentonville BeaconCreating Northwest Arkansas' Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Jeff Amerine of Startup JunkieSummaryOn this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Jeff Amerine, founder and managing director of Startup Junkie, a consulting service that supports, inspires, and educates entrepreneurs at no cost. With thirty years of experience, Jeff has an extensive background in business leadership and early-stage investments. Throughout the episode, James and Jeff discuss the startup community in Northwest Arkansas and how Startup Junkie assists entrepreneurs.Thanks for tuning in!Show Notes:(0:57) Introduction to Jeff(1:35) Jeff’s Background...2022-10-1744 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast317: Changing Banking Technology with Personalized Mobile BankingSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Davis McEntire, Victoria Dickerson, and Jeff Amerine sit down with Parker Graham, founder and CEO of Finotta, a platform that helps financial institutions personalize their mobile banking. Along with his successful entrepreneurship career, Parker has also played in the NFL as a tackle for the Baltimore Ravens and was named Innovator of the Year by Pipeline in 2022. Throughout the episode, Davis, Victoria, Jeff, and Parker discuss the past, present, and future of Finotta and the intricacies behind funding a startup. 2022-10-1730 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast316: Developing Leaders with Luke Owings and AbilitieSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine sit down with Luke Owings, VP of product at Abilitie, a leadership development company that provides team-based simulations. In 2020, Luke left his corporate job and decided to lean into his mosaic career, pulling together a disparate set of experiences to create a fulfilling and impactful picture of work. Throughout the episode, Caleb, Jeff, and Luke discuss the history behind Abilitie, how Abilitie is influencing education, and Abilitie’s vision for the future. Sh...2022-10-1025 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast315: Turning Art into Business with Amy KeeverSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Davis McEntire, Jeff Amerine, and Victoria Dickerson sit down with Amy Keever, owner of Amy Keever Gallery, a unique Parisian art salon located a block off the Bentonville square. Amy is a primarily self-taught glass mosaic artist of twenty-one years who prides herself in creating one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces. Throughout the episode, Davis, Jeff, Victoria, and Amy discuss balancing a business that is also your creative outlet and how to reignite your creativity when you’re feeling uninspired. Show Not...2022-10-0322 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast314: SEO and Organic Traffic with Farzad Rashidi of ResponaSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Jeff Amerine and Caleb Talley sit down with Farzad Rashidi, the lead innovator at Respona, an all-in-one link-building outreach platform built for B2B, SaaS, and agencies to increase organic traffic from Google. As the former director of marketing at Visme, Farzad helped the company gain over fourteen million users, and since then, he’s been helping other companies achieve similar successes via Respona. Throughout the episode, Caleb, Jeff, and Farzad discuss how Respona is utilized as a promotion tactic and the co...2022-09-2637 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast313: Changing the Success Rate of Entrepreneurs with Greg ShepardSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Davis McEntire sit down with Greg Shepard, founder and CEO of BOSS Capital Partners, a boutique investment firm focused on Series Seed through Series B technology businesses. Greg also founded BOSS Startup Science, a school for entrepreneurs. Greg is a twenty-year startup veteran and serial entrepreneur, a Forbes author, a TEDX speaker, and the host of Meet The BOSS Forbes Radio show. Throughout the episode, Caleb, Jeff, Davis, and Greg discuss the curriculum of BOSS Startup Science...2022-09-1952 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast312: Creating and Exiting a Business with Will Trapp of GratavidSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Davis McEntire sit down with Will Trapp, founder and CEO of Gratavid, a tool for collecting and sending personalized videos. Before Gratavid, Will became a recognized expert in web development and design systems as the director of technology at Saatchi & Saatchi X. Throughout the episode, Jeff, Davis, and Will discuss the variety of ways customers utilize Gratavid, the process of being acquired by a private equity firm, and the benefits of bootstrapping. Shownotes:...2022-09-1238 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast311: Changing Realtime Customer and Employee Feedback for Companies with Adam & Kfir AlfiaSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Davis McEntire, Jeff Amerine, and Victoria Dickerson sit down with brothers Adam and Kfir Alfia, founders of Real Time Feedback, a two-way customer communication platform that allows customers to communicate directly with management in real time through technology. Adam and Kfir’s entrepreneurship experience spans three decades, including their 2004 venture Maestro Personal Assistants, the premier provider of personal assistance/concierge services. Throughout the episode, Davis, Jeff, Victoria, Adam, and Kfir discuss their multiple ventures, the current customer service space, and why addressing fe...2022-09-0532 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast309: Wicked Bold Chocolate Follow Up with Deric CahillSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Matthew Ward, Jeff Amerine, and Grace Gill sit down with Deric Cahill, the founder of Wicked BOLD, a company specializing in producing small-batch, vegan chocolate. Wicked BOLD’s chocolate is handmade in Texas using only three ingredients—one of which is organic and ethically sourced cacao from Belize. Throughout the episode, Matthew, Jeff, Grace, and Deric discuss utilizing TikTok as a marketing strategy, the challenges behind starting a business, and how to navigate growth while staying authentic. Show...2022-08-2244 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast308: Matchmaking Musicians and Venues Made Easy with ZipgigSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Davis McEntire sit down with Andrea Harding, the founder of Zipgig, an all-in-one booking platform and online marketplace for independent performance venues to book gigs with musicians and bands instantly. Andrea is a passionate entrepreneur driven to improve the lives of others through technology and software automation. Throughout the episode, Jeff, Matthew, Davis, and Andrea discuss Zipgig’s business model, the challenges Andrea experienced launching Zipgig, and the automation services Zipgig provides. 2022-08-1532 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast307: Preserving the Blues with The Music Education InitiativeWelcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, Davis McEntire, and Victoria Dickerson sit down with Orson Weems, the executive director and co-founder of The Music Education Initiative, a diverse-led nonprofit that exists to engage, educate, and elevate the next generation of professionals in the business of music and entertainment. Prior to heading The Music Education Initiative, Orson worked as the chief operating officer with the legendary music and entertainment icon Al Bell and his global music, entertainment, and artist development company, Al Bell Presents. Throughout...2022-08-0850 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast305: Choosing to Thrive with Beta ExperiencesSummary: In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine talked with Stacy Taniguchi, a retired professor and a current senior consultant and managing partner at Beta Experiences. Beta Experiences is an innovative consulting venture backed by research and psychology, where clients are led to discover what their core values are so they can design a life of thriving. While he was a professor at BYU, Stacy became a tour guide. As Stacy met some other guides, they realized they had expertise in consulting, so they began taking people out into different environments and...2022-07-2541 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast303: Getting People into the Right Positions with StraticeSummary: In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Grace Gill talked with Jordan Franklin, the CEO at Stratice, a human capital management firm. Though she originally planned to attend medical school, Jordan instead spent time working at a staffing agency and worked her way up to the number one salesperson. Eventually, Jordan decided to do her own thing and started Stratice in 2015. Now, the team at Stratice shares success with their clients as they help fill necessary roles and help companies achieve their goals. Throughout the episode, Caleb, Jeff, Grace, and Jordan...2022-07-1135 min
Unscripted37. Jeff Little, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, FACHE, FASHP - Advocacy and ASHP SPPL LeadershipJeff Little, PharmD, MHA, FASHP, FACHE, is the Director of Pharmacy and Outpatient Imaging at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He served as the 2021-2022 ASHP Chair of the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders. Jeff has an extensive background in advocacy and focused the ASHP SPPL on advocacy this year. He talks through his experiences with congressional and state leaders and gives me advice on the Section for this next year!2022-07-0951 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast301: Making Finance Cool With FuelSummary: On this episode of the Startup Junkies podcast, hosts Jeff Amerine and Caleb Talley talked with Alyona Mysko, the CEO and Founder of Fuel Finance. Alyona has worked in finance for years and is an expert in financial planning and risk management. She started Fuel Finance about three years ago with the goal of making finance cool, efficient, and easy for founders. Throughout the episode, Jeff, Caleb, and Alyona discussed what it’s like running a business in Ukraine right now, stories of Fuel’s success, and how Fuel and other businesses are giving back to Ukra...2022-06-2725 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast300: Startup Junkie Podcast Hosts ReunionSummary: On this special edition 300th episode of the Startup Junkies podcast, current hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Davis McEntire sat down with past hosts of the podcast. Though each of them has a unique journey, these Startup Junkie members shared about how the podcast has played an integral role in getting them to where they are today. Throughout the episode, the group discussed an array of topics, including how Startup Junkie got started, what it’s like to be on the show, why Northwest Arkansas is an ideal area for the podcast’s home...2022-06-201h 08The Startup Junkies Podcast299: Simplifying Fundraising with FoundersuiteSummary: In this episode of the Startup Junkies podcast, hosts Jeff Amerine and Davis McEntire sat down with Nathan Beckord, the founder and CEO of Foundersuite. Foundersuite is a company that streamlines the process of fundraising and investor relations for startups. After working in investment banking, Nathan had an idea to build software to simplify the fundraising process for startups, and today, his company is helping thousands of other startups. Throughout the episode, Jeff, Davis, and Nathan discussed how Nathan got the idea for Foundersuite, what it offers, and how the company is supporting others in the startup process.2022-06-1326 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast298 - Bringing the Greenest Decking Business to Arkansas with Adam Zambanini of TrexSummary: On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Jeff Amerine and Caleb Talley sat down with Adam Zambanini, President of Residential Products at Trex Company. Trex is an alternative decking company that is one of the greenest companies in the world. Trex has been around for 25 years and recently is expanding into Arkansas. Throughout the episode, Jeff, Caleb, and Adam discussed what it’s like to work at Trex, why they’re expanding to Arkansas, and what the future of the company holds. Thanks for tuning in! Show Notes: (1...2022-06-0640 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast297: Making Financial Wellness Attainable for the 100 PercentSummary: On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Jeff Amerine and Caleb Talley talked with William Peng, co-founder and CEO of Northstar. This FinTech company enables employers to offer financial wellness as an employee benefit. William, a former product designer, co-founded the business to provide financial wellness through financial advice for The One Hundred Percent. Throughout the episode, Jeff, Caleb, and William discuss financial wellness, working for a startup, tech valuations, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Show Notes: (0:43) Introducing William Peng and Northstar (4:53) Enc...2022-05-3026 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast296: MyCelium Changing the NWA NetworkOn this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Davis McEntire talked with Rishi Mittal, an entrepreneur who founded Mycelium Networks in Northwest Arkansas which deploys and operates decentralized wireless networks. After teaming up with a friend to mine Bitcoin in 2011, Rishi and his friend had to stop a few months after they started due to the amount of power they were using. Though his time with this project was short, Rishi learned a lot about how to start and run a venture, and he found a passion for blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the whole decentralized world. Throughout...2022-05-2330 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast295: Startup Studios & Impact with Josh Stanley of CartwheelSummary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode of Startup Junkies, host Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Davis McEntire sit down with Josh Stanley, CEO of Cartwheel, a startup studio that creates B2B SaaS companies. Josh is a serial entrepreneur with vast experience in developing startups successfully and sharing his knowledge with others. Throughout the episode, Jeff, Caleb, Davis, and Josh discuss the methodology behind Cartwheel Startup Studio, the difference between venture and startup studios, and how regional growth is beneficial. Shownotes: (1:15) Introduction to J...2022-05-1659 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast294: Better Retail, Ecommerce, & Marketing with Fuel Alum Vance ReavieIn this episode of Startup Junkies, Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Davis McEntire sit down with Vance Reavie, founder and CEO of Junction AI. Vance is a multi-time founder, and he recently completed Fuel, a Northwest Arkansas-based accelerator that helps growth-stage artificial intelligence and machine learning startups become enterprise-ready. Throughout the episode, Jeff, Caleb, Davis, and Vance discuss Junction AI, Vance’s journey to Northwest Arkansas, building a launchpad for corporate innovation, and much more! Shownotes (1:26) Introducing Vance Reavie and Junction AI (6:35) Allowing Yourself to Pivot (9:19) What Does Winning Loo...2022-05-0943 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast293: NWA's Booming Outdoor Recreation Industry with Phil ShellhammerWelcome back to the Startup Junkies podcast! On this episode, hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Davis McEntire spoke with Phil Shellhammer, director of the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program at the University of Arkansas, co-founder and CEO of Eksplor Gaming, and President of Wize Computing Academy. Phil and his family moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2009 with plans to leave shortly after. However, like many others, they fell in love with the outdoor community and opportunities that the area brought, and Phil now dedicates his time to helping other entrepreneurs find their path in the outdoor recreation space through the Greenhouse O...2022-05-0237 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast292: Exploring the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Jigesh Vora of SwiftGoHosts Caleb Talley, Matthew Ward, and Jeff Amerine sat down with Jigesh Vora, the founder, and CEO of SwiftGo. Jigesh comes from a family of businessmen, was a professional consultant for one of the Big Four retailers, and has a background in startups. For his third startup, SwiftGo, Jigesh decided to tackle one of the biggest problems with in-store shopping: checkout lines. Throughout the episode, Caleb, Matthew, Jeff, and Jigesh discussed how the application works, addressed questions about competition and hesitant users, and dreamed about the exciting future of SwiftGo and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Thanks for tuning i...2022-04-2540 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast291: Highlights from Startup CrawlSummary: Welcome back to the Startup Junkies podcast! On this special edition episode of the Startup Junkies podcast, host Jeff Amerine was joined first by Erin Campbell, Chief Marketing Officer and CoFounder of Gen Z, and her colleague, Bo Mo. Gen Z is using multiple strategies to transform the bottled water market. Next, Jeff talks with Calvin Smith, serial entrepreneur, businessman, and chairman of the Startup Junkie Foundation who learned from his mistakes and used those lessons to grow as an entrepreneur. Finally, Jeff chats with Ronnie Brewer, former Arkansas Razorback and NBA basketball player t...2022-04-1827 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast270: Developing New Markets & Vaccines with Louis BowenSummary Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Davis McEntire sit down with Louis Bowen, co-founder of Pacific GeneTech Limited as well as founder of Asia Capital Management Limited in Hong Kong. In this week's episode, we discuss Louis' entrepreneurial journey, his relocation to Hong Kong along the way, and how he tackled making a difference in the Asian markets as he founded one of the first private investment banking firms in the area as well as operating Pacific GeneTech, a vaccination development and commercialization firm. Don't miss this one, tune in! ...2021-11-2245 min
Rogue CreatorsThe Journey to 100k Downloads Begins with Simple Prep with Startup JunkieAre you looking to grow your podcast’s listener base? Check out this episode of Rogue Creators! Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine joined Bryan and Loren to celebrate reaching 100,000 downloads on the Startup Junkies Podcast. Caleb and Jeff co-host the show each week and talk with founders about the stories behind the businesses we love. On this episode, they chat with Bryan and Loren about creating the Startup Junkies Podcast, preparing for interviews, maintaining relationships with guests, and much more! Shownotes(2:11) What are you obsessed with?(8:07) The Creating Startup Junkies Book(9:31) The Inc...2021-10-1444 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast263: Building Sustainable Talent with Tim Miller of Central StandardWelcome to the Startup Junkie's Podcast! This week we mixed it up a little. Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Davis McEntire are joined by guest co-host Tim McFarland and sit down with Tim Miller of Central Standard. Old friends, Tim and Jeff, catch up on his newest venture on the entrepreneurial journey. This episode discusses the flaws in talent recruiting agencies who pull from the international pools and what makes Central Standard different. Thanks for joining us! Shownotes: (0:49) Introducing Tim Miller of Central Standard (1...2021-10-0457 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast262: Shifting The Dollar to NWA Food and Beverage Industry with Kim Bryden of CureateWelcome to the Startup Junkie's Podcast! Kim Bryden of Cureate joins our Startup Junkie hosts, Jeff, Caleb, and Davis to discuss shifting the dollar to Northwest Arkansas' food and beverage industry. Whether it's making a killer Bloody Mary, almost being in the FBI, running a grocery store, or having a massive heart for small businesses, Kim was beyond fascinating to learn from! Cureate will be NWA's new best friend; listen to the whole episode to hear how! Thanks for joining us! Shownotes: (1:06) Introducing Kim Bryden of...2021-09-2755 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast257: Adversity as a Catalyst to an Entrepreneurial Spirit with John VuongSummary This is the Startup Junkies Podcast, welcome back! Episode 257 consisted of our hosts Jeff Amerine and Caleb Talley joined by special guest John Vuong. John is the founder and president of Local SEO Search. This Toronto-based Search Engine optimization company aims to aid business owners who desire to attain ready to buy customers on Google. Website engagement, call scheduling and heightened business are the goals and we got to sit with John and discuss how he got there and what the plan is for the future! Thanks for tuning in! 2021-08-2334 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast253: The Practicality of Explorative Psychology in Entrepreneurship with Zach WashamSummary We are back at it again with another Startup Junkies Podcast! Our hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Matthew Ward had the opportunity to speak with Zach Washam, former banking analyst now the creator of Machine Learning Edge, now PyFi and short-form essay writer. From machine learning, to explorative psychology, you will not want to miss this existential hour of an episode! Thanks for tuning in! Shownotes (0:54) Introducing Zach Washam (1:45) PyFi Update! (2:50) Where Banking Meets Machine Learning (13:15) Psychology and Motivational S...2021-07-2648 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast246: Future of Connectivity among Entrepreneurs with Michael W. MarraWelcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! Thanks for tuning in! In this episode, Jeff Amerine and Caleb Tally talk with Michael W. Marra. Jeff and Caleb speak with Michael about his transition from civil engineer to now serial entrepreneur and investor. Michael is the CEO and founder of Entre: Social Network for the future of work and gives us all the details of that journey. You won’t want to miss what the advice this startup junkie has for you! Thanks for listening! Shownotes (1:06) Introducing Michael Marra (1...2021-06-0739 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast245: Doing Good Work with Raul HernandezWelcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Jeff Amerine and Matthew Ward talk with Raul Hernadez, business strategist, coach, consultant, and author. Raul assists creative founders in their company’s growth, culture, strategy, and team leveraging. Jeff and Matthew speak with Raul about things from his own journey into his consulting and coaching business, to engaging clients, work-life balance, how to define personal success, not to mention his upcoming book Productive Profits. You won’t want to miss this discussion. Thanks for tuning in! Shownotes (0:54) Introducing Raul...2021-05-3123 min
Titans of Industry022 Jeff Amerine & Jeff Standridge | Titans of StartupWelcome back! Thank you all for joining us to kick off Season 2! In this episode, Nate Disarro sits down with Jeff Amerine and Jeff Standridge to talk about startup’s, and entrepreneurial success. These two are serial entrepreneurs, business consultants, authors and founders of Startup Junkie in Fayettville, AR and The Conductor in Conway, AR. Their goal is to provide entrepreneurial resources and strategic support to any individuals seeking to establish or grow their business.They tell us about the pillars of successful startups, talent, capital, entrepreneurial culture, community and enterprise engagement, the importance of hav...2021-05-2151 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast242: Riding the Tornado with Tobin LehmanSummary Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talk with Tobin Lehman, President of New North and author of Ride the Tornado. New North is a B2B tech marketing agency that focuses on zigging while other marketing trends zag. Caleb, Jeff, Matthew, and Tobin discuss having a strategy vs. being adaptable, making personal connections in sales, jumping on new trends, and helping young entrepreneurs. You’ll want to hear this episode. Thanks for tuning in! Shownotes (0:59) Introdu...2021-05-1043 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast240: Sending a Warm Welcome with David JayWelcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talked with serial entrepreneur David Jay. David is a self-proclaimed startup junkie, and he’s here to talk about his latest venture: Warm Welcome. Adding video to your professional image through your email signature, business card, and website is a great way to stand out from the crowd, and Warm Welcome is here to help. Caleb, Jeff, Matthew, and David chat about the impact of video, the pros and cons of venture capital, moving from Oregan to Florida, and the i...2021-04-2634 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast239: Uncovering Your Brand DNA with Suzanne TulienWelcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this week’s episode, Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine speak with Suzanne Tulien, the founder of Brand Ascension. Suzanne is an expert in establishing brand identity, and she talks with Caleb and Jeff about the importance of identifying, defining, and aligning with your brand. Tune in to hear her help Caleb and Jeff define their personal brands! Shownotes (0:55) Introducing Suzanne Tulien (4:23) Defining your values to establish your brand (9:47) Branding vs. Marketing (16:00) Branding a region (19:16) Advice for...2021-04-1939 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast238: Paving a New Path for Real Estate Investment with Eric Shirley of Four Oaks CapitalWelcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talk with Eric Shirley, the Director of Acquisitions at Four Oaks Capital. Eric began flipping houses in college before turning his focus towards multi-family complexes. A year and a half ago, he teamed up with a few of his biggest competitors to form a superteam of sorts. Caleb, Jeff, Matthew, and Eric talk about Four Oaks Capital’s three main pillars, educating investors to build trust, and which markets will be the next to get hot! As always, thanks...2021-04-1237 min
Raf Chats#44 The StartUp Movement & What Angel Investors Look For, With Jeff AmerineOn Today's Show! It is our privilege to be joined by Jeff Amerine. Jeff is one of the key leaders in the USA involved with the creation of lasting venture ecosystems. Jeff has held senior leadership positions in nine startups and three Fortune 500 companies, and he has made more than 120+ angel investments into new ventures.Jeff currently leads Startup Junkie Consulting and Cadron Capital partners.In today's show we talk about, the American Dream, Innovation and What angel investors look for. Enjoy the Show!2021-03-3141 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast235: In the Business of Making Money with Helen Maringer of Shire Post MintWelcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! In this episode, Jeff Amerine and Matthew Ward are joined by Helen Maringer, the CEO of Shire Post Mint. Helen clues Jeff and Matthew into the secrets of coin making, having a dedicated following of Game of Thrones fanatics, taking over the family business, and moving from Springdale to West Fork. You do not want to miss this episode! As always, thanks for tuning in! Shownotes (1:17) Introducing Helen Maringer from Shire Post Mint (5:19) Customer base (11:01) Marketing through Kickstarter 2021-03-2234 min
Community Development InstituteCreating Startup Junkies with Jeff Amerine and Jeff StandridgeOn this episode of the CDI Podcast, we speak with Jeff Amerine of Startup Junkie and Jeff Standridge of the Conductor about their new book, Creating Startup Junkies. Creating Startup Junkies focuses on the unique proposition of creating sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems in unexpected places. Arkansas, and other "flyover states", are well-positioned to create startup activity and strengthen their ecosystem through intentional cultivation of a collaborative culture, engagement with the community, and capitalization of early-stage ventures. Creating Startup Junkies outlines this genesis through knowledge, anecdotes, tools, and a framework to transform your community and create your own team of Startup Junkies.
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The Startup Junkies Podcast218: Creating Startup Junkies | Jeff Amerine of Startup Junkie & Jeff Standridge of The Conductor218: Creating Startup Junkies Jeff Amerine - Startup Junkie; Jeff Standridge - The Conductor Welcome to a special episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! This week, Caleb Talley and Morgan Scholz sit down with Jeff Amerine and Jeff Standridge to talk about their new book "Creating Startup Junkies". In this episode, you will get to hear about the genesis of the book, the importance of venture ecosystem development, and the crucial pillars to creating a venture ecosystem. This is an episode you do not want to miss out on! Check out this l...2020-11-1636 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast216: Going Straight to The Source - A Conversation Around Medicinal Marijuana in Arkansas Jeff Starling - The SourceHey everyone! We are glad to have you here for another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talk with Jeff Starling, an owner of The Source. The Source is a one-stop-shop for the highest-grade medical marijuana in the state. Their pledge is to create a high-end, seamless experience that enhances the patient's journey to healing and leaves them feeling cared for. In this episode you will get to hear about changing attitudes around medical marijuana, thoughts around full legalization, the impact COVID has had on the weed supply chain, and...2020-11-0233 min
The Multiplier EffectJeff Amerine & Jeff Strandridge — Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected PlacesIn today’s episode, Jeff Amerine, Founder of Startup Junkie, and Jeff Standridge, Managing Director of the Conductor, share how their method of ecosystem-building has proven to be successful, helping Northwest Arkansas become a destination of choice for startups in the retail, software, and supply chain sectors, as medical, data analytics, FinTech, and manufacturing companies migrate toward central Arkansas. Startup Junkie and the Conductor have championed a proven method for building entrepreneurial ecosystems by establishing a four pillar approach to programming and support and are now ready to share these insights they’ve learned over the years with regions worl...2020-10-2330 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast201: Martial Trigeaud - The French Champion Cyclist Making Heart Surgery More Effective and EfficientIt's another week of the Startup Junkies Podcast! This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, Jeff Standridge, and Matthew Ward talk with Martial Trigeaud, serial entrepreneur and Chief Operating Officer of Vascugenix Incorporated. Vascuegenix Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative products to improve patient safety during interventional cardiology procedures. In this episode, you will hear about Martial's journey from France, his illustrious cycling resume, and Vascugenix's innovative product called the Speed-Torque. We hope you enjoy this exciting episode! (00:34) Intro (01:52) Martial’s Story (04:34) Vascugenix Incorporated Overview (10:30) What are the fut...2020-07-1333 min
The Manage Your Message PodcastJeff Amerine: For Innovators and EntrepreneursIn this episode of the Manage Your Message Podcast host Jim Karrh welcomes Jeff Amerine, one of America’s top experts in entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems. Jeff is the founder and managing director of Startup Junkie Consulting. He has-- directly or through the funds he manages – invested in 90 startups and small businesses. Jeff joined Jim for a conversation about messaging and management for entrepreneurs and those looking to gain attention, stand out, and grow quickly.
Among the topics Jim and Jeff covered:
How innovators—especially those from technical backgrounds—can be passionate and extremely well-informed about their ide...2019-12-0944 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast162: Collaboration + Exploration = Ownership with David BakerIn this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Michael Iseman sit down with David Baker, current Vice President of Product Strategy at RevUnit. RevUnit builds digital solutions and strategies that unlock productivity and drive employee engagement by leveraging human-centric design, strategic vision, and emerging tech. David discusses how collaborative design processes and opportunities to try new things foster employee ownership in their work. To David, working better means constantly trying to question how you’re working and seeking alignment with the people you’re working with. Learn more about RevUnit: https://revunit.com/ Co...2019-05-2822 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast160: A Discounted Drink with PurluIn this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Michael Iseman sit down with the creators of the Purlu App, Brad Cardwell and Caitlin Trickett. Purlu showcases food and drink specials for Northwest Arkansas in an app interface that is easy to use. Brad and Caitlin discuss the challenges of communicating with a development team on the other side of the world while sharing the excitement of gaining momentum by partnering with NWA restaurants. Download the Purlu app: https://www.purluapp.com/ Connect with Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-cardwell-014a07115/ 2019-05-1332 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast159: A Fireside Chat with Michael MelfiIn this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Michael Melfi reflect on investing in America’s heartland. This episode was recorded as a live simulcast for Michael Melfi’s Be Investable podcast. In Fayetteville and Detroit, Jeff and Michael are improving the odds of entrepreneurs by building sustainable startup ecosystems. As entrepreneurs turned investors, Jeff and Michael discuss how critical the importance of the team is in increasing the chances of raising money and becoming venture ready. Check out the Be Investable podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-be-investable/id1335245597?mt=2# Conn...2019-05-0649 min
Be InvestableFireside Chat with Jeff AmerineJeff has 27 years of deep technology and business leadership and early-stage investment experience that has included P&L responsibility in Fortune 500 firms along with startups. Current activities include leading Startup Junkie Consulting, teaching entrepreneurship at the University of Arkansas, and managing the Tonic Regional Fund.2019-05-0600 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast158: Startup Weekend SpecialThis episode of the Startup Junkies Podcasts contains four mini episodes featuring mentors and participants of the 2019 Northwest Arkansas Startup Weekend. Hosts Jeff Amerine, Haley Allgood, and Chandler Abbott sit down with mentors Kent Watson of Metova, Jordan Carlisle of the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Aricka Lewis of RevUnit. Kent and Aricka talk about advising the Startup Weekend teams with customer discovery and validation while Jordan reflects on his experience of being involved in over a dozen Startup Weekends. As participants, the Listing Village team returns to the podcast to share the side hustle concept they...2019-05-0244 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast157: A DataRank ReunionIn this special edition of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Chandler Abbott sit down with mentors and participants of the 2019 Northwest Arkansas Startup Weekend. Startup Weekend gives aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators a chance to develop a working concept in a weekend and get feedback from experienced mentors. Ryan Frazier and Chuong Nguyen, former co-founders of DataRank, returned to mentor teams at Startup Weekend and share updates on their careers during an on location interview at the Brewer Family Entrepreneurship Hub. As a mentor, Ryan used his experience of gathering user feedback and customer validation from DataRank to...2019-04-1831 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast156: MORE Tech > Less TechIn this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, the co-founders of MORE Technologies, Canon Reeves, Kaushik Ramini, and Peyton Smith, join Jeff Amerine and Michael Iseman to reflect on the first year of MORE Technologies and share their excitement from their recent launch on Kickstarter. MORE Technologies, an Edtech company that provides affordable robotics education, went from an idea to a full business in 54 hours with 75 pre orders after winning the 2018 Northwest Arkansas Startup Weekend. Canon, Kaushik, and Peyton outline the lessons learned in refining the design, developing a strategic advantage, and finding target customers that lead up to...2019-03-2137 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast155: Farmland investing made simple by AcreTrader - Carter MalloyIn this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Carter Malloy, Founder and CEO of AcreTrader, joins hosts Jeff Amerine and Michael Iseman to detail the recent launch of their farmland investment platform. AcreTrader pairs the high performing investment of farm land with a transparent and approachable platform which makes it easy for investors to add farmland to their portfolio without buying a whole farm. Carter grew up on a family farm, and has an impressive background as an entrepreneur, researcher, musician, and hedge fund manager. He shares some of his story that led him to this venture and details...2019-03-1452 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast154: A Penny Earned with Will GilbrechIn this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Will Gilbrech joins Jeff Amerine and Michael Iseman to reflect on his entrepreneurial journey that began when Will and Michael were taking Jeff’s New Venture Development course at the University of Arkansas. Since then, Will has led sales development for Arkansas’s first Y Combinator startup, DataRank, and now co-owns a fast growing HVAC company, Franklin Heating & Air. Tune in to learn more about Will’s journey as well as his philosophy on cost effectively growing a business. To learn more about Franklin Heating and Air: https://www.savewi...2019-02-2551 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast132: Finding your Why - Dr. Jeff StandridgeDr. Jeff Standridge, Chief Catalyst at Conductor and best-selling author, shares advice with us on topics such as time management and the importance of discovering your “Why.” Despite Jeff’s concurrent roles as author, consultant, mentor, husband and father, he makes time for opportunities that support his “Why.” Listen to Jeff’s perspective on why his busy schedule still allows him time to take on new responsibilities! Find Jeff’s books on Amazon here: The Innovator’s Field Guide and The Top Performer's Field Guide Follow Jeff on these platforms: Website, Conductor, Conductor...2018-06-0447 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast131: Defining Success by Jeff Amerine’s StandardsStartup Junkie team members chat with Founder, Jeff Amerine, about the journey that led him to where he is today. Jeff candidly discusses a variety of topics, focusing on the experiences that have shaped his current definition of success. On everything from his military background, which taught him to “focus first on the things that will kill you”, to family, where he artfully likens children and startups, Jeff gives us his fresh and genuine perspective. Finally, Jeff shares his goal of community engagement in Northwest Arkansas, a crucial component in building a thriving startup ecosystem here in our backyard. 2018-05-2849 min
On The Wine Road Podcast"Label This", the UC Davis ProjectThe University of California at Davis has undertaken a wine label transcription project called “Label This” and you can participate. Imagine, lending your time to this prestigious college which is considered by some to house the greatest wine library in the world. They have digitized 5,000 historic wine labels which were collected over a period of decades by Maynard Amerine, a professor of viticulture and enology at UC Davis. To make them searchable and accessible to the world, they need your help. If you appreciate wine you’ll enjoy this simple task which will open a window into the history of win...2016-12-0411 minOn The Wine Road Podcast"Label This", the UC Davis ProjectThe University of California at Davis has undertaken a wine label transcription project called “Label This” and you can participate. Imagine, lending your time to this prestigious college which is considered by some to house the greatest wine library in the world. They have digitized 5,000 historic wine labels which were collected over a period of decades by Maynard Amerine, a professor of viticulture and enology at UC Davis. To make them searchable and accessible to the world, they need your help. If you appreciate wine you’ll enjoy this simple task which will open a window into the history of win...2016-12-0411 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast43: Part 2/2 of our interview with Jeff Amerine, the original Startup JunkiePart 2/2: Our typical host, Jeff Amerine has a long history of working with startup companies and holding leadership roles in the military and with fortune 500 companies. We thought our audience on the podcast would be interested in getting to know more about the host, and Jeff was willing to share. Part 1: Childhood, militarty experience & Family Part 2: Startups, Forune 500's, successes and failures, moving back to AR & the road ahead. Contact: Startupjunkieconsulting.com Jeff@startupjunkieconsulting.com Michael@startupjunkieconsulting.com2016-05-231h 13The Startup Junkies Podcast42: Part 1/2 of our interview with Jeff Amerine, the original Startup JunkiePart 1/2: Our typical host, Jeff Amerine has a long history of working with startup companies and holding leadership roles in the military and with fortune 500 companies. We thought our audience on the podcast would be interested in getting to know more about the host, and Jeff was willing to share. Part 1: Childhood, militarty experience & Family Part 2: Startups, Forune 500's, successes and failures, moving back to AR & the road ahead. Contact: Startupjunkieconsulting.com Jeff@startupjunkieconsulting.com Michael@startupjunkieconsulting.com2016-05-1636 min
Live To GrindEP 5 Startups and How to Get Investment with Jeff AmerineEP 5 Startups and How to Get Investment with Jeff Amerine by Brandon T. Adams2015-03-0543 min
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