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B is for BusinessGoing and Getting as an Educator, Author, and Motivational Speaker ׀ Chip Baker ׀ Ep.11This episode of 'B is for Business,' features Chip Baker. Chip is a fourth-generation educator as well as author and motivational speaker. Driven by his passion for learning and sharing knowledge with others, Chip’s career has all stemmed from his years of teaching and coaching. Chip has shared his experiences and others' experiences in a five-part series titled, "The Impact of Influence." This series is just five of the seventeen books Chip has penned. To share the message of these series and more, Chip became a motivational speaker. Connect with Chip Baker and follow Chip on Instagram @chi...2024-03-1130 min
B is for BusinessAdvancing From Tradesman to Business Owner ׀ Tim Cook ׀ Ep.10This episode of 'B is for Business,' features Tim Cook. From a young age, Tim watched his father operate a lumber yard and hardware store - observing contractors and tradesmen at work - a theme that would last throughout his career. His first official job was working in his brother's kitchen and bathroom remodeling business, learning all disciplines from plumbing to electrical. As his career advanced he thrived in two positions managing networks of hundreds to thousands of contractors and inspectors. Eventually, Tim found the right niche that would scratch his itch to start his own business. In 2017, T...2024-03-0428 min
B is for BusinessEnjoying the Journey from DJ to Entrepreneur ׀ Peter Schroeder ׀ Ep.9This episode of 'B is for Business,' features Peter Schroeder. Peter started his career at a young age, touring around Denmark on Danmark’s radio at age 11. He launched his first company in his late teens, a social media platform for artists in Scandinavia. Peter then went full-time to DJing, producing, and recording - eventually being a part of 20 platinum records and 40 gold records. Peter launched his latest venture, Telzio, in 2013. Telzio is a cloud-based phone system and has been adopted by Fortune 500 companies as well as emergency service agencies.
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The Path ForwardThe Entrepreneurial Journey with John JakubisinWelcome back to The Path Forward! Today, Dr. Rick Fernandez is joined by John Jakubisin, host of B is for Business. In this episode dive into John’s past and how he developed his podcast. Also, hear the wisdom that John has gained from his guests and a few commonalities between the entrepreneurs that he has come in contact with. You won’t want to miss out on this great episode. Enjoy the show!Check out John’s podcast on YouTube by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/@BisforBusinessShow or email John at jak...2024-01-3026 min
B is for BusinessConnecting the Public and Private Sectors ׀ Dr. Rick Fernandez ׀ Ep.8This episode of 'B is for Business,' features Dr. Rick Fernandez. Rick began his career as an educator and collegiate basketball coach. After a few short years, others began to recognize Rick’s ability to take leadership and make change happen. Rick began working his way up the ranks within education, advancing from roles as an Assistant Principal to a Principal and then to a superintendent. At every level, Rick saw things that needed improvement and wanted to influence more change. During this time Rick started The Path Forward podcast, a show where he sits down with those emb...2024-01-1538 min
B is for BusinessPutting Ideas Into Action ׀ James O’Reilly ׀ Ep.7This episode of 'B is for Business,' features James O'Reilly, founder of The Broken Binnacle and co-founder of Seeing Double Bartending. After his graduation from university James recognized the value in his humanities education and wanted to continue an exploration of philosophy and history and much more. James started The Broken Binnacle, a substack-based publication that shares articles, creative writing, and poetry while also fostering a community that discusses and furthers exploration into the humanities. While not growing The Broken Binnacle or helping DC-based non-profits, James is building a bartending business, Seeing Double Bartending with his identical twin...2024-01-0827 min
B is for BusinessScaling with Values and Trust ׀ Mark McShurley ׀ Ep.6This episode of 'B is for Business,' features Mark McShurley, co-founder of RoofSimple. Mark's entrepreneurial journey kicked off in his early teens when he began knocking on doors, offering lawn-mowing services. Progressing into his high school years, he took the plunge into entrepreneurship by establishing a small company focused on staining decks, working alongside a friend and a handful of employees. As Mark delved into the realm of roofing sales, he honed his expertise in customer relations, preparing himself for the eventual leap into business ownership. In collaboration with his business partner, Marty, Mark co-founded RoofSimple, and since it...2023-12-1100 min
B is for BusinessCreating Lasting Wealth Through Real Estate ׀ Brandon Lowkaran ׀ Ep.5This episode of 'B is for Business,' features Brandon Lowkaran, the founder of The Lowkaran Group. Brandon embarked on his career in architecture, initially through an apprenticeship. After refining his expertise in both architecture and construction, he transitioned into the realm of real estate. His journey led to the establishment of The Lowkaran Group, a real estate investment firm. In addition to managing his own investments and facilitating client transactions, Brandon leads a community of real estate investors on a quest for financial freedom. Within this community, Brandon assumes the role of a guide, collaborating with strategic partners...2023-12-0427 min
B is for BusinessTransitioning from a Career to Entrepreneurship ׀ Scott Jancy ׀ Ep.4This episode of 'B is for Business,' features Scott Jancy, the founder and CEO of Networked Leaders. Scott began his career as an architect and then transitioned into project and program management roles. After building a successful 20-year career in these roles, Scott decided to branch out on his own. Through concepts developed in his blog, Scott realized that the next generation of leaders was being underserved. Scott founded Networked Leaders an organization that empowers emerging leaders with the skills to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Listen in to Scott's stories and advice on 'B is for...2023-11-2033 min
B is for BusinessCreating a New Social Network ׀ Dan Jakubisin ׀ Ep.3This episode of 'B is for Business,' features Dan Jakubisin, the founder and CEO of Doorward. After cutting his teeth in property management and architectural firms, Dan realized there was gap in the resources available for independent real estate investors. To solve this need Dan founded Doorward, the first social network dedicated to real estate, otherwise known as ‘Social Real Estate.' The Doorward platform brings together the best of social media and real estate tools to provide a cohesive platform for real estate associations, DIY landlords, and independent operators. Listen in to hear Dan's stories and advice on...2023-11-1332 min
B is for BusinessBuilding Companies, Selling to IBM & More ׀ Sean Garvey ׀ Ep.2This episode of 'B is for Business,' features Sean Garvey, the founder of Virgil Advisory Services and several other companies. From the very outset of his career, Sean harbored a burning desire for independence, and he's never looked back since. After starting in IT before the dot-com boom, Sean combined his desire to be independent with the recognition that many tech companies lacked substantial value. Understanding that he had found a niche and the right opportunity, Sean founded his first company. He went on to successfully build and sell multiple companies within the IT and data management industries...2023-11-1337 min
B is for BusinessSelling Half a Billion in Real Estate ׀ Tom Francis ׀ Ep.1This episode of 'B is for Business,' features Tom Francis, the founder and CEO of the Tom Francis Real Estate Group. Tom's entry into the real estate industry began by finding niche deals, and in collaboration with his brother-in-law, he turned 18 properties within a few years. Subsequently, Tom made the transition to the client sales side of real estate, and under his leadership, his team became the #1 Keller Williams team in Northern Virginia. Consistently rated in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and continuously recognized by the Washingtonian as top producers since 2015, Tom's team has achieved half a billion...2023-10-2635 min
Doorward ThinkingEpisode 21 - The Impact of Words on the Search for Wisdom (You Have the Power to Speak Life!)Whether spoken or written, words can influence our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Throughout history, words have been used to inspire, educate, and transform individuals and societies. In the search for wisdom, the choice of words can play a critical role. The words we use to describe our experiences and beliefs can shape our perception of the world and influence the decisions we make.
Join Nate and Jake as they explore the impact of words on the search for wisdom, and how by speaking words we could affect not only what’s around us but most importantly, what’s wi...2023-03-1640 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 286DC May 2021 Solicits Comics Reviews: Future State: Green Lantern 2 by Geoffrey Thorne, Tom Raney, Mike Atiyeh, Josie Campbell, Andie Tong, Wil Quintana, Robert Venditi, Dexter Soy, Alex Sinclair Love is a Battlefield by Christos Gage, Xermanico, Romulo Fajardo Jr, Crystal Frasier, Juan Gedeon, Ulises Arreola, Mark Russell, Nik Virella, Marquis Draper, Pop Mhan, Chris Sotomayor, Tim Seeley, Rebekah Isaacs, Kurt Michael Russell, Cavan Scott, Jose Luis, Jonas Trindade, Rex Lokus, Regine Sawyer, Rob Guillory, Mike Spicer, Sina Grace, Karl Mostert, Ivan Plascencia, Pornsak Pichetshote, Chris Mooneyham, John Ridley, Amancay Nahuelpan, June Chung King in Black: Black P...2021-02-092h 18