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Disruptive Minds Podcast: Leaders + Numbers = SuccessA Conversation with Jonathan Aymin: Leading Change in the Event Venue WorldIn this episode of the Disruptive Minds Business Podcast, host Tevia Hoalst, CEO of TeKoda Accounting, welcomes Jonathan Aymin, founder of WEVA (Wedding and Event Venue Association) and Common Sense Events. Jonathan shares his journey from nearly buying an event venue to founding multiple companies, emphasizing the importance of providing education and community within the venue industry. He dives into the creation of WEVA, the significance of joining professional associations, and the impact of technology, including AI, on the industry. Jonathan also highlights the critical role of financial management and offers insights into time management and the b...2025-03-1941 min
The Venue RXCreative Advertising Tactics for Wedding Venues | The Venue RxIn this episode of The Venue RX podcast, host Jonathan Aymin sits down with marketing expert Kai McInnes to explore the power of advertising for wedding venues. Kai shares his journey from managing marketing and sales at his family’s venue, The BarnYard, to co-founding The Wedding Marketers, a marketing agency dedicated to helping venues attract newly engaged couples through highly targeted advertising campaigns.Throughout the conversation, Kai dives into the advantages of using paid ads over traditional wedding directories, explaining how strategic advertising can generate higher-quality leads and drive more bookings. He breaks down key performance me...2025-03-1039 minThe Venue RXBuilding Bridges, Not Walls | The Venue RXThis week onThe Venue RX Podcast, Jonathan Aymin sits down with Anja Winikka, founder of Freeda, to discuss the power of community in the wedding industry. Anja shares her journey from her time atThe Knot to creating Freeda, an exclusive network that connects established wedding professionals for collaboration, resource sharing, and support.She highlights the importance of openness and vulnerability, especially when engaging with the next generation of industry professionals who bring fresh ideas and perspectives. Jonathan and Anja also explore how a strong community can help wedding professionals overcome challenges and grow sustainable businesses. Anja offers...2025-02-1041 minThe Venue RXThe DNA Of A Successful Venue | The Venue RXIn this episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin explores the concept of a venue's "DNA"—the distinctive traits and selling points that make a venue unique. Designed for aspiring venue owners and those in the early stages of their business, Jonathan presents a ten-step framework to identify and capitalize on these defining features. He highlights key aspects such as location, architectural design, amenities, historical significance, operational values, and brand identity. By understanding and leveraging these elements, venue owners can differentiate themselves in a competitive market and attract more clients effectively.2024-12-1926 minThe Venue RXStrategies for Startup Success and Team Building | The Venue RXIn this week's episode of The Venue Blueprint Series our hosts Jonathan Aymin and Lindsay Lucas discuss the intricacies of venue ownership. They discuss the startup phase, emphasizing the importance of taking deposits and strategic planning. The conversation also covers team building, defining roles, and using tools like Lucidchart and personality tests to understand team dynamics. They also explore institutional investments, scaling, and exit strategies for venue businesses.
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Aurum CollectiveS1 E7 The Balance of Family and Business with Jonathan AyminDon't forget to subscribe to the Aurum Collective podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. Join our community on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive offers. We love hearing from our listeners, so be sure to leave a review and share your thoughts with us, it helps others just like you find us. Together, we will make your entrepreneurial journey a success! You can find Jonathan and everything He offers:Personal Instagram The Venue RX on all streaming pla...2024-05-0742 minThe Venue RXA Recipe for Success or Disaster? | The Venue RXIn this episode of The Venue Blueprint Series our hosts Jonathan Aymin and Lindsay Lucas discuss the transformation of a family property into a wedding venue. Together, they dig into the complexities of managing such a venture while residing on the property and navigating family dynamics. Key discussion points include establishing clear roles, setting boundaries, and managing expectations among family members. They emphasize the importance of effective communication during the transition of ownership and management. Lindsay emphasizes the necessity of adopting a business-oriented mindset, conducting regular role assessments, and implementing succession planning strategies. The conversation extends to topics such...2024-04-2639 minThe Venue RXHow to Successfully Convert Your Airbnb Property into a Wedding Venue | The Venue RXIn this episode of The Venue Blueprint Series our hosts Jonathan Aymin and Lindsay Lucas dive into the nuances of transforming an Airbnb into a wedding venue. Lindsay draws upon her expertise to outline the essential steps, highlighting the significance of zoning regulations, financial planning, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. They also dive into topics such as property enhancements, insurance considerations, and crafting legal agreements tailored specifically to the wedding industry. The conversation also encompasses operational considerations, including software integration and effective venue management, underscoring the importance of running the venue as a sustainable business rather than a...2024-04-1732 min
The Unstoppable Eventrepreneur™What It Really Takes To Own A Successful Venue with Jonathan Aymin - Episode 115Meet event venue management pioneer, Jonathan Aymin on this episode of the Unstoppable Eventrepreneur Podcast. May Silvers invites listeners on an educational journey with her guest, who shares his transition from a staffing company to venue management.
Jonathan begins by drawing a parallel between venue management and event management, emphasizing the tailored solutions, marketing finesse, and operational expertise crucial in the wedding industry. He speaks about the benefits of having a team focused on this niche, significantly impacting revenue and achieving specific property goals.
His personal evolution into venue management stemmed fr...2023-12-071h 26The Venue RXThe Most Comprehensive Podcast for Venue Owners and Operators | The Venue RXIn this special solo episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin discusses his transition from the staffing industry to venue management during the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the lack of resources for venue owners and operators at the time, and his desire to fill this gap with this podcast. Jonathan shares insights about the challenges and changes in the venue industry due to the pandemic, and expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to learn from successful venue owners. He invites listeners to contribute to the show and the industry, and calls for collective improvement and excellence...2023-10-1312 minThe Venue RXHow One Entrepreneur Found His Passion in the Wedding Industry | The Venue RXIn this special podcast episode, our host, Jonathan Aymin, sits down to be interviewed by Lindsey Lucas, a venue coaching consultant. Together, they delve into Jonathan's remarkable journey within the wedding industry and venue management.
Jonathan shares the origins of his business and his profound affection for the industry and his entrepreneurial endeavors, including the inception of a staffing company alongside his wife. He chronicles his diverse experiences, from various job roles to successfully managing a fine dining restaurant, ultimately unearthing his fervor for entrepreneurship.
The discussion then turns to Common Sense Events, Jonathan's brainchild...2023-10-0544 minThe Venue RXElevate Your Wedding Venue's Online Presence with Expert Website Design and Branding | The Venue RXIn this week's episode of The Venue Rx Podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Ariel Thieken, the founder of I Do Design Studio. In this engaging podcast, they discuss the most valuable lesson: the strategic use of H1 and H2 tags on websites. Ariel, an expert in marketing and venue management, shares her insights on optimizing these tags to improve search engine visibility and user experience. With a screen share analysis of Jonathan's website, they provide practical tips and recommendations for effective website design. From the importance of heading tags to the significance of branding and content...2023-06-2945 minThe Venue RXThe Most Essential Marketing Metrics for Small Business Owners | Tayler Cusick Hollman |The Venue RXIn this week's podcast episode of The Venue RX, our host Jonathan Aymin, interviews Tayler, the founder of Enji, a tech startup that helps small business owners create and manage their marketing strategies. Tayler discusses the importance of using data to inform marketing decisions and the potential benefits of incorporating AI into marketing strategies. She also emphasizes the importance of understanding the psychological and behavioral aspects of marketing and committing to building habits to make marketing a necessary part of a business. Jonathan expresses his excitement for Enji’s launch and the potential for it to help small business ow...2023-06-0844 minThe Venue RXTurning Setbacks Into Opportunities! | The Venue RXIn this episode of the Venue RX podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin discusses how unexpected schedule conflicts and delays can be turned into an advantage for business growth. He shares his personal experience of having his entire day's schedule cancelled and how he turned it into an opportunity to accomplish a lot of work. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of being a student of your calendar, momentum, and progress in business growth. He suggests that unexpected white space can be used to analyze and plan for the next move. Jonathan's experience serves as a reminder that unexpected schedule changes can...2023-05-3013 minThe Venue RXSimple Scales, Fancy Fails | The Venue RXIn this episode of the Venue RX podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin, emphasizes the importance of simplifying and focusing on a few things that can be done really well, especially when starting a business. He uses examples from the restaurant industry to illustrate the concept and shares his own experience of starting a venue management business. Jonathan advises focusing on the few things that can be done really well and building the business on that foundation before diversifying. He also warns against the temptation to add too much technology too soon and emphasizes the importance of understanding one's business...2023-05-2418 minThe Venue RXThe Power of Discipline: How Sobriety Changed My Business | The Venue RXIn this podcast episode, the host, Jonathan Aymin, talks about his decision to commit to a year of sobriety and how it has impacted his life and business. He shares his experience of doing the 75 Hard program and how it helped him make the decision to quit drinking for a year. Jonathan talks about the physical and mental changes he experienced, such as weight loss, improved health, mental clarity, and emotional toughness. He also discusses the importance of having strong morning and evening routines and encourages viewers to focus on one day, one action, or one workout at a...2023-05-1216 minThe Venue RXWhy Your Wedding Business Needs a Professionally Designed Website | Emily Lee | The Venue RXIn this week's episode of the Venue RX podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin interviews Emily Lee, a website strategist and designer specializing in the wedding industry. Emily Lee emphasizes the importance of having a well-designed website for businesses and shares her journey into website design. She also discusses the key elements of a good website for wedding businesses, including clear information, high-quality photos, a consistent brand identity, easy navigation, and a clear call to action. Emily also provides a complete website checklist as a valuable resource for listeners. The episode highlights the importance of understanding one's target audience and...2023-05-0436 min
The Wedding ReportBusiness Interview with Jonathan Aymin, Common Sense Events and The Venue RXIn this interview, I meet with Jonathan Aymin Founder & CEO of Common Sense Events and The Venue RX https://www.cseventservices.com/ https://www.thevenuerx.com/ Work in the wedding industry? We help businesses get more qualified leads and better understand their market so they can build and maintain a competitive advantage. https://wedding.report/ Getting married? We help couples better understand the costs associated with their wedding. https://cost.wedding.report/ #weddingreport #weddingindustry #weddingvenue #weddings #podcast #podcast #podcastinterview #businessadvice2022-11-0928 min
The Venue RXShould You Outsource Social Media For Your Small Business | Greg Todd | The Venue RXIf you are a new or existing venue owner and want a professional team to operate and mangage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com
In this video, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Greg Todd owner of GT Marketing & Consulting to discuss why its important to look at marketing in terms of overall business goals, how to create content without getting overwhelmed and what to look for when hiring for social media management.
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GT Marketing & Consulting was founded by Greg Todd to provide small business owners, weddin...2022-09-1226 minThe Venue RXMaximize Your Venue/Vendor Relationships | The Venue RXIf you are a new or existing venue owner and want a professional team to operate and mangage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com
In this video, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Kevin Dennis - owner of a renowned full-service lighting and entertainment company that serves the wedding & event market in California. Today he discusses how to maximize creative partner relationships as a vendor working at multiple venues.
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With over 30 years in the game, Kevin Dennis is no stranger to the wedding biz. He entered the indu...2022-09-0542 minThe Venue RXEvaluating and Updating Your Venue Pricing | Kelly Ann Peck | The Venue RXOn this weeks episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Kelly Ann Peck, owner of Emerson Reese Creative to discuss how to create the perfect pricing structure. She’ll also speak to the most effective packaging techniques and how to price your offerings in a way that keeps clients happy and your bank account full.
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Kelly Ann Peck, owner of Emerson Reese Creative, is committed to helping event entrepreneurs create their own path in life by translating her experience into actionable strategies that turn ideas into profitable businesses.
As a...2022-08-2950 minThe Venue RX5-Step Strategy For Venue Success | Renee Roberts & Marc McIntosh | The Venue RXIn this video, our host Jonathan Aymin welcomes Renee Roberts & Marc McIntosh to the show to discuss how to better qualify your leads, how to determine what is working so you can do more of that and why there is no shortcuts to success when it comes to your venue business.
About Our Guests: Renee and Marc are the owners of Team Wedding Marketing a full-service marketing agency specifically focused on the wedding industry. Both of them have spent their entire careers in the wedding industry, and in 2020 they shifted focus to helping wedding pros create marketing that i...2022-08-221h 26The Venue RXLegal Strategy For Venue Owners | Bonnie Galam | The Venue RXIn this video, our host Jonathan Aymin welcomes Bonnie Galam to discuss how to pave your path toward financial freedom, how to protect your assets, and the legal way to set yourself up for success!
About Our Guest: Bonnie Galam is an attorney, real estate investor, entrepreneur, and mom. She helps real estate investors - landlords, flippers, wholesalers - protect and grow their investments with DIY legal templates and trainings. She had the incredible benefit of becoming an attorney before she ever bought her first investment property. After speaking to hundreds of real estate investors about how to...2022-08-1547 minThe Venue RXEducation At It's Finest | Jackey Lacey |The Venue RXIn this video, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with floral expert Jackie Lacey to discuss why education is the way of the future in every industry!
About Our Guest: Jackie Lacey has over thirty-five years of experience in the retail floral market and floral education field. His portfolio includes an extensive background in the retail floral market and wedding/event design experience. Most recently he has been the lead consultant and director to provide distinctive event/wedding planning and décor for a Chicago Event Company and currently an advisor and Education Specialist for Floriology Institute, Fitz D...2022-08-0839 minThe Venue RXBlazing The Tech Trail | Corrine Heck | The Venue RXIn this weeks video, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Corrine Heck with Details Flower Software to discuss the all-in-one software solution that combines real-time inventory data, streamlined proposal creation, and easy payment collection for wedding and event florists!
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Corrine Heck is the founder and CEO of Details Flowers Software, a platform she conceived after spending over 20 years in the floral industry in both floral design & import sales. Details Flowers Software services florists and designers with an all-in-one software solution which helps to plan, organize & calculate profitable large-scale events. Details' has grow...2022-08-0131 minThe Venue RXBecome A Magnet For Business | Brian Lawrence The Venue RXIn this weeks video our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with marketing expert Brain Lawrence to discuss what organic marketing is, where you should focus your marketing efforts as a wedding and events professional, and why its important to ask for reviews!
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Brian Lawrence is a Business Consultant, Writer and Speaker, he is one of the foremost marketing experts in the wedding industry. Working closely with Alan Berg, his current company does websites and SEO for all categories of the wedding industry including numerous venues and DJs. He grew up in catering and...2022-07-2546 min
The Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast040 | Serenity + Discernment with Jonathan AyminDo you think there’s no serenity in entrepreneurship? Well, we’re here to tell you that that’s not always the case and we’ll give you insights into how serenity is actually a key element to your business. Plus, you’ll get a lot of inspiring and motivational tips to own your role as the CEO of your business! In this episode, Jonathan Aymin of Common Sense Events and the Venue RX Podcast will join us as we talk about how serenity can be a key element to a successful business. We’ll be going over...2022-07-2053 minThe Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast040 | Serenity + Discernment with Jonathan AyminDo you think there’s no serenity in entrepreneurship? Well, we’re here to tell you that that’s not always the case and we’ll give you insights into how serenity is actually a key element to your business. Plus, you’ll get a lot of inspiring and motivational tips to own your role as the CEO of your business! In this episode, Jonathan Aymin of Common Sense Events and the Venue RX Podcast will join us as we talk about how serenity can be a key element to a successful business. We’ll be going over...2022-07-2053 minThe Venue RXGet Clarity Around Your Goals | Heidi Thompson | The Venue RxIn this video, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Heidi Thompson with Evolve Your Wedding Business to discuss what to delegate to grow you business, how to get clarity around your goals and why its important to celebrate the small wins!
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Heidi Thompson is a wedding industry speaker, the best-selling author of Clone Your Best Clients, and the founder of Evolve Your Wedding Business where she specializes in business and marketing strategy for wedding professionals. She helps wedding professionals grow their businesses and reach their goals without going crazy in the proc...2022-07-1836 minThe Venue RXThe Key To Being A Successful Entrepreneur | Eddie Babbage | The Venue RXOn this week's episode our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Eddie Babbage with Timeline Genius to discuss his journey into entrepreneurship, the difference between education and knowledge and why helping others is the ultimate mission!
About Our Guest: Eddie is the founder and CEO of Timeline Genius, a software company that has revolutionized the way wedding and event professionals create day-of timelines. He’s spent the last 6 years researching the timeline creation process – interviewing over 200 elite wedding planners, studying their timeline workflows, and analyzing thousands of timelines from planners around the world. In addition to his work on...2022-07-1145 minThe Venue RXWhy Mentorship Matters | Lynne Reznick | The Venue RXOn this week's episode our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Lynne Reznick to discuss the differences between mentorship and coaching, how having support can help you accomplish your goals faster and where to start if you want to coach others!
About Our Guest: Lynne Reznick is an educator turned photographer whose own love story and marriage inspires her to document the love of other soulmates. She finds joy in supporting her couples and connecting with industry peers. Her goal is to support couples throughout the planning process and to capture their unique love and wedding day visi...2022-07-0442 min
The Venue RXFind the Lead-Generation Strategy That Fits Your Business| Sal Cincotta | The Venue RXOn this week's episode our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Salvatore Cincotta to discuss how to market your business in a way that builds relationships, what you should be doing to generate leads and how to target your ideal couple.
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Sal is a noted industry writer, author, educator and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn to for cutting-edge technical and business insights from leading photographers. He brings his decade of corporate experience, working for the likes of Procter & Gamble and Microsoft, to the photography business, where he...2022-06-2752 minThe Venue RXShow Up As The CEO | Brandee Gear | The Venue RXOn this week's episode our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Brandee Gaar to discuss how to step into your role as CEO without sacrifice! She provides realistic solutions and proven strategies that can take your business to the next level and allow you to achieve more of a work-life balance!
About Our Guest: Brandee is the fearless founder of Blush, and her love for party planning runs deep! She founded the company after 6 years of planning large-scale corporate events at the prestigious Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida. A natural-born event planner, she recalls planning her ve...2022-06-2038 minThe Venue RXFine Tune Your Venue Marketing | Christie Osborne | The Venue RXIn this weeks video, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Christie Osborne from Mountainside Media to discuss how to come up with your ideal client avatar, how to get people to interact with your brand outside of an inquiry, and how to make your marketing dollars go further.
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Christie Osborne owns Mountainside Media, a marketing agency that specializes in ads, analytics, and market research. She’s a proud data nerd who uses marketing data and research to develop scalable strategies for busy event pros. Simply put, Christie has a passion for turnin...2022-06-1355 minThe Venue RXSupercharge Your Venue Sales | Ian Ramirez | The Venue RXIn this weeks video, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Ian Ramirez from Madera Estates to discuss how to reduce friction in your sales process, how to build rapport with couples faster, and how to sell more weddings by asking the right questions.
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Ian Ramirez is an internationally trained opera singer who has sung across the globe. From opera to operations, he serves as the Co-Owner and Venue Director of Madera Estates, an award-winning Spanish and European inspired luxury wedding and event venue located in Conroe, TX. The architecturally stunning and bea...2022-06-0626 minThe Venue RXHow To Grow And Scale A Venue Business | Julia Henning | The Venue RXOn this week's episode our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Julia Henning with Wedgewood Weddings to discuss how all to grow a profitable venue business across multiple states!
About Our Guest: Julia joined Wedgewood in 2010. Her first project with the company was establishing a centralized call center. She then went on to manage three of their locations in the Inland Empire before transitioning into her role leading sales activity for the company and introducing all training tools and metrics. A native of West Los Angeles, she graduated with a BFA. in Theater from New York University’s prestig...2022-05-3041 minThe Venue RXDo You Get Paid What You Deserve? | Terrica Skaggs | The Venue RXOn this week's episode our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Terrica Skaggs to discuss how to price yourself in any market, why having a signature style is so important and how to navigate the ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship.
About Our Guest: With over seventeen years in the wedding industry, award-winning wedding planner and designer Terrica has been creating exquisite weddings and events in the Golden Isles. As the Chief Wedding Planner and Designer of Cocktails & Details®, she leads a team of talented wedding planners and event managers in creating unforgettable destination Southern weddings. She also launc...2022-05-1633 minThe Venue RXHelping Small Businesses Find Their Brand Magic and Capture Their Ideal Client | Kaleigh Wiese | The Venue RXOn this week's episode our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Kaleigh Wiese to discuss all things branding, from how to improve the way clients think about your brand, to helping you consider the big impact small consistent details have on your reputation!
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Kaleigh Wiese is an endless creator, visual branding educator, entrepreneur, and public speaker. She has worked her entire career helping creatives find their visual voice. Her focus remains on branding and providing resources + services to help small businesses share their companies uniqueness visually. She also is a longtime event...2022-05-0945 minThe Venue RXSo You Want To Start A Venue? | May Yeo Silvers | The Venue RXOn this weeks episode our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with May Yeo Silvers to discuss what its like to transition from a high level executive employee to a business owner, why starting a venue is not for everyone, and how to get really practical when it comes to setting goals and why.
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May Yeo Silvers, is an event planner with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and events field. As the founder of Events4Anyone™, she provides mentorship to event/wedding planners to help them start and grow their event/weddin...2022-05-0235 minThe Venue RXShow Up And Do What You Love | Nayri Kalayjian | The Venue RXOn this weeks episode our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Nayri Kalayjian the Wedding Fashion Expert to discuss all things entrepreneurship, showing up as your best self and why doing what you love never goes out of style!
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Nayri is the Wedding Fashion Expert. Given today’s dynamic world, Nayri beautifully leverages technology to create a unique unforgettable customer experience. Her strategies have turned Lovella Bridal into the successful bridal brand it is today. From being a best selling author to styling celebrity brides, coaching, and educating, Nayri specializes in creating a u...2022-04-2544 minThe Venue RXOptimize Your Online Presence | Nick & Kate Storey | The Venue RXOn this weeks episode our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Nick & Kate Storey from Book More Brides to discuss all things sales and marketing, how to optimize your online presence and what you can do to convert leads better!
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Nick and Kate Storey, are the husband-wife power duo behind Book More Brides. As wedding pros, they've spent years focusing their professional superpowers in digital marketing to build a national business from a simple idea. Together, they help create the content, business plans, sales and marketing strategies you need to reach modern c...2022-04-1853 minThe Venue RXLuxury With A Purpose| Andrea Eppolita | The Venue RxIn this weeks episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Luxury Wedding planner Andrea Eppolito to discuss how to redefine what luxury looks like in your market.
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Andrea Eppolito has dedicated her life to redefining what it means to celebrate life, luxury, and above all else…love, in the city of Las Vegas. Born on Long Island, Andrea spent her teenage years moving between New York and Los Angeles. She relocated to Las Vegas in 1994, where she attended UNLV and earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality. After working w...2022-04-1145 minThe Venue RXEnding The Overwhelm And Overload In Your Business | Megan Gillikin | The Venue RXOn this weeks episode, out host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Megan Gillikin to discuss the power of creating community, how to create safe spaces for reflection and why its important to stay curious and never stop asking questions!
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Megan never grew up wanting to be a wedding planner but she has always had a love of connection with people and earning their trust and friendship! A little over a decade ago, she took a leap of faith and left her job as a venue coordinator for Marriott hotels a...2022-04-0439 min
Talk with Renee Dalo130 | Talk About Building Company Culture with Jonathan AyminBuilding a business and building a culture go hand in hand, right? But there's more to culture than hiring qualified individuvals and handing them an employee handbook. I chat with fellow entrepreneur and staffing expert, Jonathan Aymin about the importance of establishing a company culture that works for both your business and your employees. It's not about the perks anymore. 2022 is all about creating a culture where people feel heard and want to grow with you and your business. Topics Covered Why company culture is so important hiring the right people company culture resistance...2022-03-2442 minThe Venue RXSecrets Of A Master MC | Artem Lomaz | The Venue RXOn this weeks episode, out host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Artem Lomaz to discuss how to be a luxury event vendor and elevate your brand in 2022.
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Artem Lomaz has been continuously redefining the role of the wedding and event MC. Whether accompanying a DJ or band, the award-winning Master of Ceremonies - honored twice as "Entertainer of the Year" in his career - is known to industry insiders as a meticulous performer with a refined presentation style and personalized methodology that captures the spirit and character of each of his clients’ event...2022-03-2142 min
Weddings for Real172. How to create a culture within your wedding business, with Jonathan AyminOn last week’s episode, Ashley Ebert gave us the inside scoop on WHY we need to build a team, even though it can be pretty scary. But what happens when you actually DO start building a team? How can you create a culture that you can truly be proud of, something that represents both you and your brand, and something that your team, your partners, and your clients can feel? As we graduate from solopreneurs to leaders, it is our responsibility to create this elusive culture, but most of us aren’t really sure where to start. Today's guest is Jonath...2022-03-1638 min
For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning172: How to create a culture within your wedding business, with Jonathan AyminOn last week’s episode, Ashley Ebert gave us the inside scoop on WHY we need to build a team, even though it can be pretty scary. But what happens when you actually DO start building a team? How can you create a culture that you can truly be proud of, something that represents both you and your brand, and something that your team, your partners, and your clients can feel? As we graduate from solopreneurs to leaders, it is our responsibility to create this elusive culture, but most of us aren’t really sure where to start.2022-03-1638 minThe Venue RXHow To Hire For Your Event Business In 2022 | Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell | The Venue RXOn this week's episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with sister entrepreneurs Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell to discuss how to build your dream team, The top employment tips for event businesses and how to create an atmosphere of retention.
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Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell are sister entrepreneurs. Together they are the founders behind C&D Events, an event planning company that is based in North Carolina. Additionally, they offer coaching through their consulting firm, Hustle & Gather, which also features The Hustle & Gather Podcast. On top of these ventures, Courtney and...2022-03-1445 minThe Venue RXHow do Wedding Business Owners On-Board New Clients? | Margaux Fraise | The Venue RXFrom Corporate America to Wedding Business Owner, Margaux Fraise talks with Jonathan Aymin about How do Wedding Business Owners Onboard New Clients? Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube.
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Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things w...2021-05-2550 minThe Venue RXMarketing Your Wedding Business | Christie Osborne | The Venue RXIn this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined with Marketing Advertiser Christie Osborne to talk about Marketing Your Wedding Business. If you are looking for how to start a wedding business and marketing your wedding business, this video has the best wedding business tips for you!
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be!
Learn all about our guest h...2021-05-191h 08The Venue RXWedding Planner Business Tips (Behind the Scenes) | Candice Coppola | The Venue RXIn this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined with Wedding Planner Candice Coppola to talk about Wedding Planner Business Tips (Behind the Scenes). Candice Coppola dives right into her story about how she got started as a wedding planner and shares her best tips and experiences on what the behind the scenes looks like as a wedding business owner.
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...t...2021-05-0643 minThe Venue RXWhat does a Wedding Planner Do? | Irene Tyndale | The Venue RXIn this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined with Wedding Planner Irene Tyndale to talk about her experiences as a wedding planner and answer the question What does a Wedding Planner Do?
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be!
Learn all about our guest here 👇🏼
Website: https://irenetyndale.com
Instagram: @irenetyndale
Facebook: @ityndalee2021-04-2851 minThe Venue RXCustomer Experience and UX Design |Jordan Kentris | The Venue RXIn this video, your host Jonathan Aymin talks about Customer Experience and UX Design with Jordan Kentris. This interview is all about customer experience, ux design (user experience design), personal branding, customer journey mapping, and providing value to customers.
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be!
Learn all about our guest here 👇🏼
Facebook: @agooddayinc
Instagram: https://w...2021-04-2846 minThe Venue RXDesign Your Way to a Successful Venue with Kristen Minter | The Venue RXIn this video, we'll talk about Wedding Venue and Small Weddings. Jonathan Aymin is joined with Kristen Minter answering questions about DIY weddings, wedding venue ideas, and intimate wedding tips.
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be!
Learn all about our guest here 👇🏼
Website: www.venlydesign.com
Instagram: @venlydesign 2021-04-281h 01The Venue RXClarifying Your Message (Brand Identity) | Lindsay Lucas | The Venue RXIn this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined with Wedding Venue Business Coach Lindsay Lucas to talk about Brand Identity (Clarifying your Message). Are you looking for a clear brand strategy? This interview with Lindsay Lucas is for anyone looking to build their brand identity or personal branding
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be!
2021-04-2059 minThe Venue RXHow to Legally Protect Your Business with Wedding Lawyer Rob Schenk | The Venue RXIn this video, your host Jonathan Aymin talks about How to Legally Protect Your Business with Wedding Lawyer Rob Schenk. Are you wondering how to legally protect yourself as a business owner whether you are a #weddingplanner #weddingflorist #weddingphotographer #weddingvenueowner or as a general #businessowner? If you are looking for answers about protecting yourself as a business owner through the right Contracts and establishing yourself as an LLC or Corporation, this is the video for you.
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and busine...2021-04-2050 minThe Venue RXContent Marketing Strategy [With #Instagram Reels]| Brandee Gaar | The Venue RXIn this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined with Wedding Business Coach #BrandeeGaar to talk about her "Content Marketing Strategy" using #Instagramreels. Are you struggling to figure out how to build your platform online using Instagram. If you are looking for practical tips on how to develop your Content Marketing Strategy using Instagram Reels, This is the video for you!
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this...2021-03-2651 minThe Venue RXHow to Rank Your Website on Google with SEO Expert Sara Dunn | The Venue RXIn this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined with Sara Dunn to talk about rank your website on Google in 2021 for your business. We will talk about the best tips for Website SEO, Local SEO, using SEO tools, and the truth about paid SEO. If you are wanting to know what backlinks are, what to know about redirecting old URL's, and how to start Local SEO in 2021, this is the video for you.
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX! We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos...2021-03-2639 minThe Venue RXHow To Build A Team | Wedding Planner Ashley Ebert | The Venue RXIn this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined by Wedding Planner Ashley Ebert to discuss How to Build A Team. Ashley shares with us her experience in the wedding industry along with her years of wedding business coaching and her partnership with her Dad to operate The Abundance Group! There, clients receive a world-class education in business success along with a directory of hand selected service providers that will be invested in your business growth. Beyond that, to ensure the platform is accessible to every business owner, they have some unique discounts which are available to the business ow...2021-03-2652 minThe Venue RXCreative Wedding Business Ideas | Live Wedding Painter John Garcia | The Venue RXHow to grow your Wedding Venue Business with Live Wedding Painter John Garcia!
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX!
In this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined with wedding business owner and live wedding painter John Garcia to talk about how to turn your passion and creativity into lasting wealth.
We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be!
Guest BIO: John Garcia is a...2021-03-2641 minThe Venue RXPersonal Branding Strategy | Floral Designer Cece Todd | The Venue RXHow to Grow your Business using personal branding tips with CeCe Todd
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX! SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LOVE OF US!!!! or we will never grow, that makes us sad. In this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined by Floral Designer CeCe Todd. You'll discover the interesting things that make this hit sensation work her wonders with elaborate and creative ways to pump out floral design. How she found herself through a tough period in life and excelled to become one of the best in the industry. You'll stay for the hits...2021-03-2658 minThe Venue RXOnline Coaching Business for Wedding Venues | Kristen Binford | The Venue RXHow to grow your Wedding Venue Business | Online Coaching Business for Wedding Venues
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX! In this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined with Kristin Binford. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be!
Guest Bio: Kristin Binford worked as a high end business consultant in a corporate setting for 14 years before she decided to make the big jump to running her own bu...2021-03-2640 minThe Venue RXWedding Photography Business Tips 2021 | Jenna Joseph | The Venue RXIn this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined by Jenna Joseph, the talented photographer/owner of Jenna Joseph Photography! Follow along with us on how we learn how she balances being a mother, wife, and business owner; how to scale your business appropriately to the climate, and communicating your value with establishing your brand and messaging. ALL HERE! and it's free, how cool is that?
Guest BIO: Jenna Joseph is the owner and photographer of Jenna Joseph Photography located in Temecula, California. She started her journey with photography in 2006 as an elective in high school and i...2021-03-2656 min
The Jono ShowEP. 22 | How to Build a Successful Fitness Business | Dr. Sean Pastuch | The Jono Show PodcastThanks for checking out The Jono Show on YouTube! We are a team of content creators bringing you personal development coaching, tutorials, tech reviews, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be!
On this episode, Jonathan Aymin interviews Dr. Sean Pastuch, Founder of Active Life RX! Dr. Sean specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of any mobility dysfunction that limits athletic performance as well as gym owner and fitness coach coaching and helps create more successful, mindful gym owners.
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The Jono ShowEP. 20 | The Bluefishing Entrepreneur | Steve Sims | The Jono Show PodcastOn this episode of the Jono Show, Jonathan Aymin sits down with the Original Bluefisher Steve Sims and dives into what it takes for a bricklayer from England to become an A-List Entrepreneur working with people such as the Pope, Elon Musk, and Sir Elton John. Steve Sims eye-opening book "Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen", shows how through some creativity, you can make an impact on anyone and transform your business and personal life! Steve Sims’s day job is to make the impossible possible. With his help and expertise, his clients’ fantasies and wild...2021-03-2443 min
The Hungry FewEpisode #1: Adapting During Adversity w/ Jonathan AyminJonathan Aymin CEO of Common Sense Events & Aymin Media Group tells his story about building up his reputation in the event planning industry to eventually establishing his brand into one of the largest players in San Diego. All of a sudden...Covid-19 hit, creating a huge challenge for a mostly in-person business. He than had a choice to make, he had to figure out a way to stay in business, when he wasn't allowed to do events. Listen to find out how Jonathan adapted during these challenging times and...2021-03-2034 minThe Venue RXBest Wedding Planning Tips 2021 | Courtney Tibbets | Venue RXWedding Planning 2021 Courtney Tibbets and Jonathan Aymin on the Venue RX Podcast Thanks for checking out The Venue RX Podcast Interviews!
In this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined by wedding planner and sassy, gangster rap loving wedding planner Courtney Tibbets! She tells it like it is and lets us in on the life of a wedding planner pre and post COVID as well as some of the shocking moments she has encountered as a planner!
Learn all about Courtney Tibbets here 👇🏼 https://www.aftertheengagement.com/about2021-02-0540 minThe Venue RXHow to Start A Wedding Planner Business | Michelle Garibay | The Venue RXHow to Start A Wedding Planner Business with Michelle Garibay
Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on YouTube! In this video, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined by Michelle Garibay to talk about How to Start A Wedding Planner Business! We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things event and wedding, motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be!
Guest BIO: She's been featured in The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Exquisite Weddings, Carats & Cake, (and many mor...2021-02-0549 minThe Venue RXGrowing Your Biz as a Photographer | Ali Leib |The Venue RXLearn all about Ali Leib here 👇🏼
https://www.goldenarrowphoto.com/about
Hope you’re having a great day and whenever you watch this, hope you get inspired to push a little harder and accomplish more on your business or in your life! Remember, the journey to success is a bunch of little moments all stitched together, and being consistent and disciplined in the pursuit of your vision is the best way to achieve long term success.
Today, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined by Temecula Wedding Photographer Ali Leib! We hear about her start in p...2021-01-1942 min
The Venue RXWhy You Need PR as a Wedding and Event Professional | Meghan Ely |The Venue RXLearn all about OFD Consulting owner, Meghan Ely, here 👉🏼 https://ofdconsulting.com/
Today, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined by OFD Consulting owner, Meghan Ely! Guest Bio: OFD Consulting owner, Meghan Ely, combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights. A long-time industry speaker and writer, she is a WeddingPro educator with The Knot + WeddingWire, as well as a regular contributor to Wedding Planner Magazine, Catersource and SpecialEvents.com.
More recently, the OFD team has been working around the clock wit...2021-01-1556 min
The Venue RXThe #1 Skill for Wedding Vendors | Bethel Nathan | The Venue RXOn the podcast today, your host Jonathan Aymin interviews Bethel Nathan! A successful business owner, award-winning officiant, and a WeddingPro Educator, Bethel knows how to build and run a successful wedding industry business— having married over 900 couples in the past 10 years with over 300 5-star reviews. Combining her years of experience in both large Wall Street investment banks and small business, Bethel also enjoys helping other wedding industry businesses grow and prosper as a business coach and industry speaker.
Guest Links: https://elevatebybethel.com
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The Venue RXHow to become a wedding PRO | Alan Berg | The Venue RXLearn all about Alan Berg, CSP here 👉🏼 http://alanberg.com/info
Hope you’re having a great day and whenever you watch this, hope you get inspired to push a little harder and accomplish more on your business or in your life! Remember, the journey to success is a bunch of little moments all stitched together, and being consistent and disciplined in the pursuit of your vision is the best way to achieve long term success.
Today, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined by Alan Berg! Alan began in the wedding industry selling advertising for WeddingPag...2020-12-311h 06
The Venue RXThe Secret to Growing Better Sales Teams | AJ Bruno | The Venue RXLearn all about AJ Bruno here 👉🏼https://www.quotapath.com/aj-bruno-press-kit/
Today, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined by AJ Bruno, CEO and Co-Founder of Quota Path
Hope you’re having a great day and whenever you watch this, hope you get inspired to push a little harder and accomplish more on your business or in your life! Remember, the journey to success is a bunch of little moments all stitched together, and being consistent and disciplined in the pursuit of your vision is the best way to achieve long term success.
Guest Bio:
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The Venue RXPrivate Chef Grows Her Business & Opens a Venue | Joann Stabile | The Venue RXHi everyone! Hope you’re having a great day and whenever you watch this, hope you get inspired to push a little harder and accomplish more on your business or in your life! Remember, the journey to success is a bunch of little moments all stitched together, and being consistent and disciplined in the pursuit of your vision is the best way to achieve long term success.
Today, your host Jonathan Aymin is joined by this episode’s co-host David Holtze to interview chef, business owner, and soon-to-be venue owner Joann Stabile! Jonathan dives deeper into the questio...2020-12-1753 min
The Venue RXLive-Streaming & Wedding Venues | Noah Sargent | The Venue RXIn this episode, our host Jonathan Aymin is joined by Tim Wirick as they interview guest Noah Sargent, founder of a live streaming and corporate broadcast company called Corporate Streams. They discuss how the ongoing pandemic has impacted wedding and event venues and how venues owners can pivot and add live streaming services to their venues to adapt as times are changing.
You're listening to the Venue RX podcast where we provide your weekly prescription of tips, tools, tactics and inspiration to start or grow your wedding and events business. Follow along with our listeners as we de...2020-12-031h 09
The Venue RXDiversifying Wedding Venue Revenue | The Venue RXPodcast host Jonathan Aymin and Tim Wirik discuss a variety of different ideas for diversifying the venue coming from your wedding or event venue. This is especially important right now as increased venues closures in many parts of the country are forcing business owners to get creative with how they are making money.
We discuss increasing the value of your venue and your offerings, increasing occupancy, or a combination of both!
Let us know in the comments how you are pivoting or strategies you are using to increase or m...2020-11-241h 08The Jono ShowEP. 20 | Rise Up Kings | Skylar LewisOn this episode, I sit down with Skylar Lewis, businessman, father, husband, and founder of Superior Restoration and Rise Up Kings. and self taught entrepreneur with a passion for personal development, and the founder and CEO of Superior Restoration. He is currently scaling Superior Restoration which generates 6+ million in revenue and has 40 employees. He also founded and runs "Rise Up Kings", .a coaching platform for married businessman.
To learn more about Skylar Lewis and Superior Restoration:
https://superiorrestore.com
or
https://www.riseupkings.com
2020-04-2936 minThe Jono ShowEP 19 Execution and Consistency are Key | Sam BahktiarOn this episode of Aymin Audio, we have Sam Bakhtair, Doctor, Author, and CEO and founder of The Camp Transformation Center and One Percent Nutrition. We talk about how his love of nutrition and weights led him to start his successful companies, how after the recession hit he shifted from personal training to group trainings- which was a blessing, how time management has been a game changer to his life and business, and how execution and consistency is the key.
Thanks for watching and please let us know what you...2020-03-1356 minThe Jono ShowEP 18 Grant Parr | Gameface Performance and being a mental sports coachOn this episode of Aymin Audio, we host author, podcast host and CEO of Gameface Performance, Grant Parr. We discuss his occupation and what exactly it means to be a mental sports performance coach. Grant opens up about growing up as an athlete and how the consequences of his career-ending hip injury led him to a career in sports psychology. Tune in to learn Grant's own personal tips towards lowering stress levels and how you can use these in your everyday life. Thanks for watching and please let us know what you learned! ...2020-03-1242 minThe Jono ShowEP 17 Intuitive Business Coach and Medium Seth Eliot Talks HR, Work-Life Balance, and why CEO's need to listen more.In this episode of Aymin Audio, we have Seth Eliot, Intuitive Business Coach, Author, HR Expert, and Medium. We talk about the difference of the HR role in Corporate America vs Small Businesses, his view on today’s HR role and how the new generation require a more modern work style, he shares interview tips for hiring and how to get the right employee on your team, and how to go about firing employees who are underpreforming.
“Success lies with building a better legacy” - Seth Eliot
Thanks for watching and please let us know what you learned!
Let’s stay con...2020-02-2756 minThe Jono ShowEP 16 Travis Huff | Social Media 2020 and Content CreationOn this episode of Aymin Audio, we have Travis Huff, CEO and founder of Realtimeoutsource.com. We talk about how his interest in advertising turned into to his very successful business it is today, how he started his podcast, some tricks he has for you about the content that you are adding to your social media platforms, and how you can stand out in a saturated market.
Thanks for watching and please let us know what you learned!
Let’s stay connected
► Where you can follow Travis https://www.instagram.com/2tallin/
►...2020-02-2559 minThe Jono ShowEP 15 David Meltzer | Mindset and MotivationOn this episode, I sit down with David Meltzer, author, podcast host, and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, and we discuss his entrepreneurial journey and why you need to look at life differently as you consider what you want out of life, your focus and your intention. David tells us about his incredible journey through college and law school where shortly (9 months) out of law school he was making over 1 million dollars a year! He also explains how we can hack the seeming "coincidences" that are all around us and increase our awareness so we can live more...2020-02-0827 minThe Jono ShowEP 14 Elijah Schneider & Modifly - Young Media & Marketing Agency OwnerOn this episode, I interview Elijah Schneider, a 22-year-old entreprenuer and hustler who has worked incredibly hard to create a digital marketing agency that does millions in revenue and serves large brands like Nordstrom (among others!). Hear his inspiring story, plus a number of tips about social media and an in depth look at the state of social media in early 2020.
Enjoy and let us know what you learned or liked about this episode!
Cheers,
Jonathan Aymin, podcast host2020-01-3053 minThe Jono ShowEP. 13 Carlos Cornejo - An Incredible Story of Perseverance and Success!On this episode, I interview Carlos Cornejo who founded and runs Innovative Packaging Solutions! He is a first generation imagrant from El Salvador and the his story is incredible!2020-01-281h 13The Jono ShowEP. 12 David Holtze & Harvest Kitchen - Finding Your PassionDavid Holtze and I talk about the struggles of founding Harvest Kitchen and how he got to be the CEO he is today! One of my favorite things about these sit-downs is being able to hear the personal journey of these entrepreneurs, and David is no exception! We had a great time discussing his background in an ad agency and how he took the leap to run his own truck as part of an existing brand..to eventually breaking off and doing his own thing entirely. Now David is delighting guests all over San Diego with...2019-12-1342 minThe Jono ShowEP. 11 Akash Winery - "Stay Curious & Work Hard to Accomplish Your Dreams"Akash Winery has a cool story, and on this episode, I interview Akash Patel (who the winery was named after) and the process that it has been opening, remodeling, and running a winery in the Temecula Valley.2019-08-2939 minThe Jono ShowEP. 10 Stay Focused, Stay Hungry: Self Made Training Facility CEO Miguel AugilarSLF Made CEO Miguel Auguilar sits down with us and discusses his journey so far in entrepreneurship.2019-08-2752 minThe Jono ShowEP. 9. Don Mastrangelo- "Take Action"https://jackedupfootwear.comSat down with serial entrepreneur Don Mastrangelo and discussed entrepreneurship, taking action, and how to achieve success in a variety of fields. Don has started over 20 companies and has a passion for starting and buidling business. He currently wons Parlay Cafe in Temecula, CA and Jacked Up Footwear, a company for people with Leg Length Discrepancy. (https://jackedupfootwear.com)
Hope you enjoy the episode! Connect with Don on LinkedIn and Jonathan on Instagram @jonoaymin
Cheers!2019-07-181h 19The Jono ShowEP. 8 San Marcos Mayor Rebbeca Jones, CEO Jamie Miller, Union CoWork, Taking Action, & the Struggles of Building BusinessesJamie Miller and Rebecca Jones are here for today’s episode. Jamie is the CEO of Union Cowork, and Rebecca is the mayor of San Marcos, California. San Marcos is the most recent city to welcome in a Union Cowork building. Before getting into politics, Rebecca grew a business to $100 million in sales.
Previously, San Marcos didn’t have a defined downtown. Rebecca began planning to implement one in her city around ten years ago and talks about its evolution. Jamie discusses how he was under the impression that San Marcos was just a place for big box...2019-07-121h 05The Jono ShowEp.7 Jeff Fenster - Everbowl, Entrepreneural ADD, & MoreJeff Fenster is a dynamic guy! From graduating early from ASU, to starting his own payroll company, to founding the wildly popular restaurant chain Everbowl, he definitely keeps pushing and impacting industries by his disruptive approach to business.
He made time to sit down with us in his San Elijo Hills location in Southern California were his food chain is currently exploding to talk entrepreneurship, work-life balance, his approach to startups and so much more! He also covers the recent companies he has started including an import/export company, a construction company called WeBuild, and...2019-07-021h 05The Jono ShowEP. 6 Ben Moreland - "To Be More, Do More"Fitness expert, personal trainer, and businessman Ben Moreland sits down and talks entrepreneurship, making progress, and how to get momentum. He owns and operates Be More Athletics, a fitness brand that includes a personal training gym in Orange County. He talks with us today about his upbringing, where his entrepreneurial journey started, and about motivation for people looking to get started.
Follow him on Instagram @benmoreland and his gym @be_more_athletics
Cheers!2019-06-2127 minThe Jono ShowEP 5. Chris J. Snook - Entrepreneurship and the Road to Nowhere In todays podcast, I interview author, investor, and entrepreneur Chris J. Snook, owner of Startup Drugz and LaunchHaus. He talks entrepreneurship, being pragmatic, the road to nowhere, and sheds a lot of light on the mindset behind being a business owner.
Follow him on Instagram and check out the awesome merch from Startup Drugz:
Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisjsnook/?hl=en
Startup Drugz: https://www.instagram.com/startupdrugz/?hl=en2019-05-2359 minThe Jono ShowEP4. Jeremiah Tower, Hospitality, Restaurants etcRenowned Chef Jeremiah Tower talks with us about his experiences starting as a chef and his history in the restaurant industry. He talks hospitality, how to recharge, work, allergies at restaurants, and what's next! After watching his Netflix special produced by Anthony Bourdain, I was so excited to meet him at an event and am so grateful he sat down and chatted! He was funny, charming, and had a very fresh perspective on life and experiences...and had some incredible champagne suggestions! Enjoy!
Netflix Special: Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent
...2019-05-181h 07The Jono ShowEp 3. Blank with Friends & ConfidenceToday I get to sit down with the creators of the Blank With Friends podcast and we go over confidence, how to have it, how to get it, and what happens when we focus to much on others.
Jordan and Mike both drop some knolwedge and I really appreciate both of their perspectives.
Book of the Ep: Mind Hacking - Sir John Hargrave2019-05-061h 12The Jono ShowEp. 2 Starting and MotivationThis episode is about getting started and how to keep momentum!2019-05-0315 min
(Blank) With Friends5. From Humble Beginnings w/ Jonathan AyminEntrepreneur Jonathan Aymin sits down with BWF to talk business, mindset, and never being stagnant in life. He shares his passions for creating experiences and how that has shaped his goals for his company, Common Sense Events. Topics include: Entrepreneurship, mindset, and resilience.
Follow us on IG! @blank.withfriends, @jonoaymin, and check out his company @teamcse and cseventservices.com/
2019-04-011h 17The Jono ShowAymin Audio Experience EP 1 - ExecutionReally excited to relauch this podcast! We talk about getting started and execution as the most important way...to do anything! So often, analysis paralysis cripples us from making the progress we know we should be making. I encourage you, find one thing that you can do immediately, today, right now, that builds towards a goal that you have had, and DO THAT RIGHT AWAY.
Good luck! See you in the next episode!
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