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Converge CoffeeHow Companies Do Not Need to Sacrifice Great Customer Experience for ProfitIn this episode, Sean sits down with Kasten Spethmann, business strategist and fractional executive. She is a retired professional windsurfer, recovering Venture Capitalist, non-conforming, near death surviving, adventure seeking, lifelong learning, and nomad entrepreneur. Kasten now coaches founders with tactical advice, tough love, and experiential insight. She hopes to inspire others to break societal expectations, stop sacrificing their true identity/calling and live by their own rules as they build exceptional businesses. They go deeper into her experiences and how over automation led to a downfall in doing right by customers. Kasten gives some great insights how to sustainably...
2023-02-2428 min
The Entrepreneurs' JourneyEpisode #16: The Entrepreneurs' Journey with Kasten SpethmannIn today’s episode, I’m talking with Kasten Spethmann of Your Startup Life, a business advisor, retired professional windsurfer, recovering venture capitalist, and entrepreneur who coaches founders with the advice they need to raise capital and build exceptional businesses.In our call, we discussed her journey in how she started helping founders raise capital after finishing her professional windsurfing career, what founders aren’t doing right when it comes to raising capital, and how she is transforming a venture of her own in the automotive dealership space.To learn more about Kasten Spethmann and Your S...
2023-01-0251 min
Innova.buzzKasten Spethmann, What Entrepreneurs can learn from Athletes – InnovaBuzz 535Our guest in this episode is Kasten Spethmann, of Your Startup Life. Kasten is a retired professional windsurfer, a recovering Venture Capitalist, a non-conforming, near death surviving, adventure seeking, lifelong learning, nomad entrepreneur that now coaches founders (with a focus on athletes that want to become entrepreneurs), with tactical advice, tough love and experiential insight with the hope that she inspires others to break societal expectations, stop sacrificing their true identity/calling and live by their own rules as they build exceptional businesses.In our conversation Kasten talked to me aboutWhy athletes make good entrepreneurs...
2022-08-101h 07
The Athletes PodcastApril Zilg - SUP Athlete & Founder of Athlete Agenda - Episode #128Episode #128 of The Athletes Podcast features April Zilg. April is a professional Stand-Up Paddleboard athlete and founder of The Athlete Agenda. April is currently working to help others discover & prioritize their inner athlete. We had an amazing conversation with April and hope you enjoy episode #128 of The Athletes Podcast!What we talk about:6:10: Impact of Aprils social Media Coach8:00 Aprils training schedule11:20: What is the athlete agenda19:30: Helping discover and prioritize the inner athlete27:20: April talks about her mindset33:45: Discussing wearable health/fitness products40:40: Getting into the s...
2022-06-1649 min
Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni JourneyFrom Professional Windsurfer to Entrepreneur and Coach with Kasten SpethmannOn this episode of Alumni Direct's show "ATHLETES TO ENTREPRENEURS: The Alumni Journey," we chat with Kasten Spethmann, retired professional windsurfer, recovering venture capitalist, nomad entrepreneur and coach.
Do they do anything at Portland University to teach athletes what to do next, after they transition out of sports?
"I can't speak to that with 100% certainty because I wasn't an athlete in college...but I can tell you from my experience going to speak at different universities, often times the athletic director and/or coach is not too thrilled about s...
2022-06-1537 min
#SPEAKYOURTRUTH! Podcast (#SYT!)KASTEN SPETHMANN- Jack of all TradesKasten Spethmann is what I call a Wild Woman. She does and says what she wants when she wants. Kasten ain't afraid of nothin'! She's a risk taker. She's confident and outspoken. And she doesn't let anything get in the way of her getting shit done! Kasten quit Nike at the age of 22 and hasn't worked for anyone else another day since. She now helps other athletes become entrepreneurs through coaching and courses. https://anchor.fm/samarie/subscribe Website: speakyourtruth.live || IG & Twitter: @syt_podcast || Get in touch with Kasten!: https://kastenspethmann.com/athlete-to-entrepreneur/ || IG: @kastenspethmann || Email: kasten@yourstartuplife.com
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2021-11-271h 02
The Abstract AthleteS5E3 - Kasten SpethmannJoin the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season five with former Professional Windsurfer, entrepreneur, mentor and coach Kasten Spethmann. Together they will discuss her amazing athletic trajectory and her windsurfing career as well as her struggles post career.This episode will also discuss her life as an entrepreneur and love of helping other achieve their goals.For information on Kasten Spethmann please visit:kastenspethmann.comFor more information on Kasten Spethmann visit:instagram.com/kastenspethmann/?hl=enFor more information on...
2021-07-121h 40
All About The GameEp 71 : Athlete to Entrepreneur with Kasten SpethmannKasten Spethmann, a former star surfer from the USA talks to us about transitioning from an athlete to an entrepreneur in this fascinating podcast.
www.kastenspethmann.com
www.yourstartuplife.com
https://www.instagram.com/kastenspethmann/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kastenspethmann/
2021-07-0456 min
The Sideline Perspective PodcastAthletes to Entrepreneurs | Kasten Spethmann, Former Pro WindsurferWhat does dedication, accountability, commitment, and consistency have to do with each other? They’re all key to success in both athletics and entrepreneurship. The grit we develop through competition can serve us well when it comes to paving our own career path in life after sport - and entrepreneurship can be a great place to start.Kasten is a former professional Windsurfer and current coach working to help athletes embrace the world of entrepreneurship. Through her own journey in athletics to capital investment to entrepreneurship she has learned the value of translatable skills and is passionate ab...
2021-05-0537 min
Sophisticated RebelsWhen it's better to look back than forwardHow this one shift in thinking changed an entire year of my life.
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2019-06-0603 min
Sophisticated RebelsGrateful to have wrinklesHow Farrah Fawcett made me appreciate my wrinkles!
If you'd like to learn more about the TV special "This is Farrah Fawcett" click here: https://abcn.ws/2weEez0
This episode's featured dog rescue is NW Animal Companions of Oregon
https://nwac-oregon.org/
https://www.facebook.com/NWAnimalCompanions/
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2019-05-2405 min
Sophisticated Rebels$2 billion by checking his egoToday's 5 min Friday is the story about how a business man made $2 billion instead of $200 million because he put his ego aside.
Today's featured dog rescue is www.laprescue.org A Dallas Texas based rescue that could really use your help (especially Fosters) right now.
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2019-05-0304 min
Sophisticated RebelsDiana Hall - ActivArmorHold onto your hats, this interview is with the incredibly smart, driven, passionate, successful founder of ActivArmor, Diana Hall
She is the poster child for girls and women in S.T.E.M industries and female entrepreneurs around the world. From a background in chemical engineering to building a innovative Bio-Med company, Diana shares the brutal honesty of what it took for her to get to where she is today. The inspiration and drive behind it all will encourage everyone to evaluate what they are put on this earth to do.
ActivArmor creates CUSTOM, 3-D PRI...
2019-04-251h 23
Sophisticated RebelsA.D.D. is now M.F.AAre we doing more harm by labeling people with a "disorder" (attention deficit disorder)?
What if we did this instead...
5MF - Five Minute Friday
Featured dog rescue - Maui Humane Society
https://www.facebook.com/MauiHumaneSociety/
https://www.instagram.com/mauihumanesociety/
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2019-04-0504 min
Sophisticated Rebels5MF - A different way to define balance5 Minute Friday - I believe things work better when there is balance. The way I create and define balance might be different than most... I'd love to hear your feedback and what you do to create balance in life.
This episodes featured dog rescue: www.idratherbewithmydog.net
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2019-03-2906 min
Sophisticated Rebels1 simple activity that can change your internal dialogueFive Minute Friday!
This very simple activity can change your internal dialogue from negative to positive.
and...
This episodes featured dog rescue is https://www.lostourhome.org/
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2019-03-2205 min
The Erica Glessing ShowKasten Spethmann "Sophisticated Dog-Loving Rebel" on The Erica Glessing Show Podcast #3054Kasten Spethmann "Sophisticated Dog-Loving Rebel" on The Erica Glessing Show Podcast #3054
Refreshing inspirational & unconventional! My favorite qualities in a guest. Meet Kasten Spethmann on today's show!
or… “I really want to live life by my own rules”?
Kasten Spethmann – The Sophisticated Rebel, has spent her life questioning the status quo, defying trends and rebelling against cultural norms to live her life exactly the way she wanted to. She often jokes that she is allergic to rules and that there is no meds to fix it.
Kasten, as a coach, will take you throug...
2019-03-1307 min
Sophisticated RebelsFrantz Beasley: From Armed Robbery to ActivistDo you believe people can change? After you listen to this podcast you will have no doubt. Today's guest was incarcerated for 14 yrs for armed robbery and kidnapping and came out a new man. Learn what the catalyst was that inspired him to turn his life around and the amazing work he is doing now.
If you are interested in learning more, getting involved with his organizations or contacting Frantz, follow these links:
www.arizonacommonground.org
www.facebook.com/respectourdaughtersaz
This episode's showcased dog rescue:
www.agavedogs.com
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2019-02-181h 25
Sophisticated RebelsAn Interview OF KastenIn this episode we have switched things up a bit... this time someone is interviewing me. I've had a lot of people mention that they'd like to know more about me and my background. It's awkward and a little cheesy to sit down and record ones self talking about themselves so I thought I would share this interview someone did of me.
The interview was done in Sept of 2018 by a gentleman named Mark Stowers who has an online radio show. It was a lot of fun and we dive into some cool topics (mostly about life as a...
2019-01-2252 min
Sophisticated RebelsBrie Winfield - Nanny to the Stars & What happens when Women decide they don't want kidsBrie Winfield was a nanny for some of the top celebrities, business people and politicians. What she learned and what she is doing now is fascinating. In this show we also talk about what it's like for women if they don't want to have kids (I think you might be surprised)!
Here are some of the recommendations and links Brie shared throughout the episode:
App recommendation: Acorn
Book recommendation: "Emotional Agility" by Susan David
Book recommendation: "Present over Perfect" by Shauna Niequist
You can reach Brie at: askbrie123@gmail.com
Or follow her on Instagram: @askbrie123 or @briefalough
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2018-12-1859 min
Sophisticated RebelsI waited 13 yrs to say "Thank You" to Denny DamoreIn a time when the headlines are echoing with stories of #metoo (and rightfully so), I decided to tell the story of a man that is #doingitright, the first man that treated me as a true equal. I want listeners to know what is feels like, looks like and sounds like to work with someone that never makes you feel objectified or less valuable simply because you are female.
In the episode Denny and I discuss his way of thinking and how it came to be, his relationship with his wife, how he is raising his children and advice he...
2018-11-0856 min
Sophisticated RebelsKia McGuire - Your past does not determine who you can becomeFrom being abandoned by her mother at age 7 and having a baby in secret at age 14... to earning 4 degrees, financial success and being a happy mother and wife, Kia McGuire is a beacon of resiliency and determination.
This real and raw conversation will have you shaking your head in disbelief but full of hope and inspiration.
Kia shares tools and tactical advice on how to achieve anything you want no matter what your upbringing or past was like.
If you would like to connect with Kia feel free to email her:
Kia.R.McGuire@gmail.com
I hope you enjoy...
2018-10-171h 08
Sophisticated RebelsCarl Dewberry - A lifetime of experience at only 28 yrs oldBy the age of 28, Carlton Dewberry has survived a near fatal/life altering car accident... started, built and SOLD a company... and after a life long challenge with his weight figured out how to take off 50+ lbs and keep it off in a healthy - non fad diet way.
If you've ever been worried about millennials and what the future holds for them, give this interview a listen Carl will have you hopeful, inspired and rethinking your own lifestyle and choices.
You can find and follow Carl on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carltonclay/
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2018-10-031h 02
Sophisticated RebelsAnswering my own questionsIn this mini episode I will be answering the questions I ask everyone at the end of their interview. From something most people don't know about me to an uncommon app I use all the time, this short little episode will give you some insight into me, your host ~ Kasten
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2018-09-1916 min
Sophisticated RebelsJordan Adler - Achieving success after 11 failed businessesJordan Adler is a sought after speaker, author, philanthropist and successful network marketer. You would never know that in the first 10 years of his career, he failed at 11 businesses... but he did! Why did he not give up? What made him successful? What advice does he have for people of all walks of life? Listen in to hear his story, what he learned and what he teaches others.
Here are the links to connect with Jordan, get his book, and be a part of his super cool charity:
Card Flurry: https://www.jordanadler.com/card-flurry/
Send Out Cards https://www...
2018-08-251h 06
Sophisticated RebelsDave Cooke - When you find out your child is an addictThe day he got the phone call that his youngest child was a homeless heroin addict, Dave Cooke's life turned upside down... In this episode we talk about what that day was like, how he learned to help himself and his son and what advice he has for other parents in this situation. This story will give you advice, resources and most of all - HOPE!
You can find Dave at the following places on line:
https://www.thecookegroupllc.com/
http://www.100pedals.com/
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2018-08-071h 11
Sophisticated RebelsJohn Bronson - NFL Player & EntrepreneurJohn Bronson is one of the most down to earth professional athletes you could ever meet. After a successful career in the NFL, John started the Pro Athlete chamber as well as a marketing company that helps local businesses (many of which are owned by other retired pro athletes). In this episode we talk about John's childhood, how he got to the NFL and the correlations between being an athlete and an entrepreneur. John will share with you how he found his way after losing his young wife to cancer. John and I chat about the importance of travel, our...
2018-07-1555 min
Sophisticated RebelsKammie KobyleskiKammie K, long time friend, fellow sophisticated rebel, bad ass chick, artist and entrepreneur. Kammie has a great story and great advice for other independent women as well as folks struggling with an onset of an auto-immune disease. You are gonna love her....
You can find and follow Kammie at:
http://kammiek.com/
https://www.facebook.com/kammiekdotcom
https://www.instagram.com/kammiekartist/
https://twitter.com/KammieK
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2018-07-121h 05