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Fort Collins Fellas#65 - J.B. Kellogg, Co-Founder & CEO of MadwireEpisode 65: Building a Digital Marketing Powerhouse with J.B. KelloggIn this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with J.B. Kellogg, Co-Founder and CEO of Madwire, a leading digital media technology company headquartered in Fort Collins. Founded in 2009, Madwire specializes in providing business management and marketing solutions tailored for small businesses and franchises through its flagship platform, Marketing 360.The conversation covers a range of topics, including J.B.'s journey in building a successful digital marketing company right here in Northern Colorado, the challenges and strategies of hiring...
2025-03-0537 min
DJM.Design™Don't Be Flakey! What's Next? Using Customer Feedback with Ai Marketing? 🤖🔥 🤖 💵 In this episode of the MoneyBru Show, Daniël-James van den Berg interviews JB Kellogg, the visionary behind Madwire and Marketing 360, to discuss the current AI boom the entire world is experiencing. How to properly use it? How to optimize your business? These are the questions we'll be answering in this episode! #marketing360 #JBkellogg #FaithJourney
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JB Kellog Owner of Madwire and Marketing 360:
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2024-04-1612 minDJM.Design™Making your 1st million!🤑 An Interview With J.B. Kellogg💵 🔥 📈 In this episode of the MoneyBru Show, Daniël-James van den Berg interviews JB Kellogg, the visionary behind Madwire and Marketing 360, to discuss what it actually takes to make your first million dollars. A goal many have set but fail to accomplish. Watch the video to learn some tips and tricks on how to achieve your first million! #marketing360 #JBkellogg #FaithJourney
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Making your 1st million! An Interview With J.B. Kellogg
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JB Kellog Owner of Madwire and Marketing 360:
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2024-04-1012 minDJM.Design™Advice For Your Younger Self💯J.B. Kellogg InterviewABOUT THE VIDEO 💵 🔥 📈 In this episode of the MoneyBru Show, Daniël-James van den Berg interviews JB Kellogg, the visionary behind Madwire and Marketing 360, to discuss the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship. Discover the virtues that drive JB's success and how you can apply them to your own business journey. This candid discussion covers everything from marketing strategies to personal development, making it a goldmine for anyone looking to elevate their professional and personal life. #marketing360 #JBkellogg #FaithJourney
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2024-03-1911 minDJM.Design™Marketing360 Mogul JB Kellogg's Deep Dive From Faith Story to Inc 5000 BusinessGod Family Cars Relocating Overseas and Entrepreneurship with a $2 Million Dollar Lot - Final notice on the Maximizing Ai Workshop: https://djm.design/gift
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JB Kellog Owner of Madwire and Marketing 360:
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💵 🔥 📈 In this episode of the MoneyBru Show, Daniël-James van den Berg interviews JB Kellogg, the visionary behind Madwire and Marketin...
2024-03-0712 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 71 - Culture Vs. ValuesIn episode 71, Brandon and Farra discuss the differences between culture and values when it comes to business.
2024-02-0843 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 70 - Jennifer Doyle VancilWelcome to episode 70! Jennifer Doyle Vancil is a Gallup-Certified strength coach that helps people create strengths-based careers. Brandon and Farra took the Clifton assesment prior to this episode, so they get to talk with Jennifer all about their results and what a strengths-based career looks like.
2024-01-1843 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 69 - Chris PelleChris Pelle is the CEO and Founder of Complete Canine Training, and a former Madwire employee!Chris has grown Complete Canine Training from a single man operation to 20+ employees operating out of Colorado's top dog training facility.
2023-12-0746 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 68 - The Galbate TeamThe Galbate Team is a top producing father & daughter real estate team at The Group serving Northern Colorado. Lauren is also a former Madwire employee!
2023-11-0958 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 67 - Dr. Arnie RobinsonDoctor Arnie Robinson is a clinical profressor of marketing at Colorado State University (GO RAMS!). Arnie has been a professor at CSU for 7 years and teaches digital marketing and social media marketing courses at the undergraduate level and digital marketing and search engine optimization courses at the graduate level.
2023-10-0641 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 66 - Peter FullerPeter Fuller, CEO and Founder of The Workflow Academy, and his team are traing the next generation of RevOps talent through a non-tranditional means to education. Through their many certification programs, their students can set their own pace and take classes on their own schedule.In this episode, we talk to Peter about how The Workflow Academy came to life and his own journey through education.
2023-09-1447 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 65 - #TipCultureWelcome back, MAD Podcast family! We took quite a break, but we are happy to be back with a new co-host and tons of new episodes with amazing guests!
2023-08-3136 min
The LoCo ExperienceEXPERIENCE 117 | Samson Jagoras and Darius Bell - Clearly Acquired & Pain to Profits Podcast - Funding & Equipping the Next Generation of Business LeadersSamson Jagoras was a Division I football player at CU, and soon became an early-stage and key leader and eventually minority partner in Madwire/Marketing 360. Darius Bell came to know Samson while he was a standout employee at Madwire, and is a lifelong student of brand and marketing. Together, Samson and Darius have created the Pain to Profits Podcast, and are building a business education and brokerage platform for the next generation - Clearly Acquired. Their mission is to simplify business valuation and acquisition - and skills development - to allow a generation of independent business owners to...
2023-05-292h 07
The Riderflex Podcast: Inspiring & HiringRiderflex Podcast - Guest Interview #278 - Rachel LaFolletteHelper's High from Helping Others - Rachel LaFollette, Chief Customer Officer; Madwire | Riderflex - Recruiting & Sourcing
Rachel LaFollette is the Chief Customer Officer at Madwire. As CCO Rachel is the voice of the customer on the Madwire and Marketing 360 Executive Team. She works with the rest of the C-Suite, as well as the organization as a whole to drive a company-wide focus on an optimal customer experience.
Madwire® is a technology company that provides business management and marketing software and services for SMBs and franchises. Madwire’s brands — Marketing 360®, Websites 360®, SpaceCraft™ and Top Rated Local® — enable SMBs...
2022-08-2351 min
The Ecom Show#117 JB Kellogg: These Tips Have Helped Over 20,000 Small Businesses Grow#117 JB Kellogg: These Tips Have Helped Over 20,000 Small Businesses GrowHello Budai Nation!Today’s episode of The Ecom Show is for all the small business owners out there.Running a small business is not an easy task; there are always 360 different things you need to do and 360 different directions you’re being pulled in. Which is why, we’ve got the co-founder of Marketing 360 here to give us his expert advice on helping small businesses scale.JB Kellogg is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Madwire, a tech company that’s helped over 20...
2022-07-1417 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 64 - Benjamin ClaeysBenjamin is the founder and CEO of QRTiger and is no stranger to entrepreneurship. He is also an architect by trade and has been based in Asia for 13 years now. Benjamin's goal is to bring better QR code solutions to businesses and personal brands and he strongly believes in a product that can make other businesses grow. QR codes have helped thousands of brands grow their business worldwide. Check out QRTiger at:https://www.qrcode-tiger.com/https://www.facebook.com/QRTIGERS/
2022-06-0943 min
Evolving Your WorkplaceSmall Businesses Rejoice! Madwire & Amanda Hoffman Have Your Back!Small business owners everywhere are faced with soul-sucking challenges: staffing, supply chain, inflation, and marketing. In this podcast, Amanda Hoffman, chief operations officer of Madwire, a platform providing “360 degree” umbrella of business management products and marketing services for SMBs and franchises, discusses how Madwire’s unique umbrella marketing approach takes marketing technology off the business owner’s plate. Over the last thirteen years, Madwire has garnered accolades and $28 million in funding providing customized marketing solutions that result in delighted customers across diverse industries. Started in 2009 by a father-and-son duo who recognized a need that resulted in making a niche for a on...
2022-06-0939 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 63 - Jeremy WengerJeremy Wenger is no stranger to grief, and that's why he's made it his mission to help other people through grief and recovery. Jeremy is the founder of Grief and Recovery Encouragement and hosts a podcast called The Grief Recovery Podcast.Connect with Jeremy at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremywenger/
2022-05-1947 min
The Riderflex Podcast: Inspiring & HiringRiderflex Podcast - Guest Interview #254 - JB KelloggJB Kellogg, Co-Founder & Co-CEO; Madwire | Riderflex - Recruiting & Sourcing
JB Kellogg is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Madwire®. He founded Madwire when he was 28 years old and helped grow the company to a run-rate of over 100MM+ in revenue and 500+ employees in under 10 years. A rare achievement.
• 3x Top CEOs Award Winner by Glassdoor (2016-2018)
• 3x Entrepreneur 360 Award Winner (2017-2019)
• 8x Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company (2013-2019)
• 4x Glassdoor’s Best Place to Work (2016-2019)
• Inc. Best Place to Work (2019)
• Top 100 Private U.S. Tech Company, D.A. Davidson The...
2022-05-1750 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 62 - Daniel BudaiDaniel founded Budai Media on the belief that every modern ecommerce company should adapt to market changes fast if they want to outgrow their competition. And if you like going fast, you must be an unlimited thinker. They've experienced some impressive growth over the last several years, and we talk to Daniel about founding a company, working with businesses overseas, and leadership.Check out Budai Media at:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/https://www.facebook.com/budaimediallc/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ
2022-05-1229 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 61 - Brendon KreigIn 2017, Brendon Kreig made a big chance. He left his corporate gig and co-founded Revel Greens, the largest greenhouse lettuce producer in the U.S. Revol Greens has locations in Minnesota, California, and Texas. Check out Brendon and Revol Greens at:https://www.revolgreens.com/https://www.instagram.com/revolgreens/https://www.facebook.com/RevolGreenshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brendon-krieg-6641205/
2022-05-0537 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 60 - Harry SpaightAuthor of Selling With Dignity, a guide for entrepreneurs and sellers, and the host of the Sales Made Easy podcast, Harry Spaight is on a mission to help sales professionals do sales differently.Connect with Harry at:http://harryspaight.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryspaight/
2022-04-2852 min
Show Up with PriyankaSU108: Leveraging Multifamily Real Estate Investing As An Entrepreneur with Samson JagorasAbout Samson Jagoras:Samson Jagoras is an entrepreneur, RE/MAX commercial real estate broker. President, and founder of Growth Vue Properties. Over his 12+ year career in business, executive leadership & entrepreneurship, he has served as a professional Futures & Commodities broker, actively invested in real estate, and acted as the Chief Strategy Officer for Madwire, an INC 500 marketing, and technology company located in Fort Collins, Colorado.Samson currently puts together large commercial apartment investments throughout the United States, opportunistic land development, fix n flip and buy/hold deals in Northern Colorado; and sits on the executive leadership...
2022-04-2738 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 59 - Anna TaylorAnna Taylor is founder and CEO of Dene Adams®, LLC. Her innovative concealed carry holsters are primarily distributed to law enforcement and private citizens. Anna is an internationally recognized public figure known by her educational and comical viral videos. Anna has an amazing story, and we loved getting to talk to her all about it. This self-made entrepreneur has gained a massive following and shares her tips and advice for business owners. We hope you enjoy episode 59!Connect with Anna:https://deneadams.com/https://www.instagram.com/Dene_Adams_officialhttps://www.youtube.com/c...
2022-04-1434 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 58 - Evoke Imagination ProductionsKylie and Ernan, Co-Founders of Evoke Imagination Productions, talk to us about what it's like to start a creative business - from challenges to victories and everything in between.Check out Evoke Imagination Productions at:https://www.instagram.com/evokeimaginationproductions/https://www.facebook.com/evokeimaginationproductions/
2022-04-0737 min
PROCO360 | Best Podcast for Entrepreneurs and Business OwnersAffordable, Predictable Marketing - Really!"We score people based on attitude, effort and performance, and if attitude and effort are good, we’ll give a very long leash on performance.”
JB Kellogg, Co-founder & Co-CEO, Madwire
Madwire has been amazingly successful. It now has 600 team members helping small businesses grow. What intrigued me most about interviewing co-founder and co-CEO JB Kellogg is how one could possible scale to 600 employees and still deliver the great service-oriented results that built the company. What I learned surprised and impressed me!
2022-04-0734 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 57 - Brian, Brennan, & JakeBrian, Brennan, and Jake talk to us about community, giving back, leadership, and working in the remote world. Enjoy episode 57!
2022-03-3139 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 56 - Brandon & Marcia Lilly | The Life of the PartyBrandon and Marcia purchased iconic Fort Collins costume shop, The Life of the Party, in 2018 and have successfully taken into the 21st Century. We talk to them about what it's like to purchase a business and how they were able to take The Life of the Party from a local store to a world-wide eCommerce business. Find Life of the Party at:https://www.lifeofthepartystore.com/https://www.facebook.com/TheLifeofthePartyFoCohttps://www.instagram.com/thelifeofthepartyco/https://www.pinterest.com/TheLifeoftheParty/
2022-03-2441 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 55 - Payton FrantzPayton Frantz is a social influencer + founder of Higher Battle, an online ministry and community. Follow Payton at:IG: https://www.instagram.com/payfrantzYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/paytonfrantzTiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdyaWGvD/Higher Battle: https://www.instagram.com/higherbattle
2022-03-1831 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 54 - John BrooksIn today's episode, we talk to John Brooks, the President and Managing Partner of BTTS Holdings, the largest, exclusive event venue operator in Central Ohio with five venues, in-house catering, floral design and a strong focus on giving back by doing their part to eliminate food waste. Connect with John at https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-a-brooks/
2022-03-1037 min
The Lead Sponsor - Real Estate Investing Through Syndications and FundsFrom Futures and Commodities Trading to Commercial Real Estate - with Samson Jagoras | TLS160Samson Jagoras, is a Strategic Business consultant, the VP of Strategic Investments for RE/MAX Commercial Alliance, and the President of Growth Vue Properties. Over his 13+ year career in business, executive leadership & entrepreneurship, he has served as a Futures & Commodities broker, actively invested in real estate, built several businesses, and acted as the Chief Strategy Officer for Madwire, an INC 500 marketing, and technology company. After 9 years of scaling Madwire's revenue from 7 million to over 100 million & 35 employees to 600 employees in 10 years, he walked away from his high-income position to go all-in on commercial real estate, Multifamily a...
2022-01-0540 min
The Entrepreneur Way2015: Putting Your Money to Work So You Do Not Have to with Samson Jagoras Investor and Owner of The Growth VueSamson Jagoras is an entrepreneur, RE/MAX commercial real estate broker. President, and founder of Growth Vue Properties. Over his 12+ year career in business, executive leadership & entrepreneurship, he has served as a professional Futures & Commodities broker, actively invested in real estate, and acted as the Chief Strategy Officer for Madwire, an INC 500 marketing, and technology company located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Samson currently puts together large commercial apartment investments throughout the United States, opportunistic land development, fix n flip and buy/hold deals in Northern Colorado; and sits on the executive leadership team at Madwire, where he helped grow...
2021-11-1047 min
The Prosperity Perspective26. What They Won’t Tell You: Why Passive Income is King with Samson JagorasOur new guest on The Prosperity Perspective Podcast went from graduating as an orthopedics student to picking up a job as a brokerage worker in less than a week. Now, Samson Jagoras has left the brokerage business after moving to the top, deciding to become owner of his own company. Samson is something of an expert in investing your profits in spaces across the board, including large real estate, bonds, small businesses, taxes, and even cryptocurrency. Host Liam Leonard invites you to join their conversation as they lay out how Samson did it--and what advice he’d giv...
2021-11-0931 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 53 - Noel AruliahNoel Aruliah is the founder of Curry Traits and Growing OC. Noel Founded Subtle Curry Traits, an online community, 3 years ago, and today it is a private Facebook group with over 972,000 members and over 700K members engaging each month.Noel knows what it takes to create a thriving online community, and that's how Growing OC was born.You can book a free, 15 min call with him to find out more info around the online course.https://calendly.com/noeloc/15minnoel@growingoc.com https://www.growingoc.com/https://www.facebook.c...
2021-10-2234 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 52 - Welcome, Cole!Join us in welcoming our new co-host, Cole Slayden!Cole is a Multimedia Specialist on the Branding Team at Madwire®. As a part of the emerging wave of young content creators who have grown up with the internet, the early days of his career took place on YouTube creating fun-spirited videos of the popular game video game Minecraft. 200+ gaming videos later he had amassed a whopping…30 subscribers, (which later turned out to be dummy accounts made by one of his friends.) Although gaming is no longer his claim to fame, nine years and a LOT of videos lat...
2021-10-1419 min
Multifamily LiveIt's Not Always Going To Be This Good (with Samson Jagoras) Hey! Pili Yarusi here.Samson is a Fortune 500 entrepreneur, RE/MAX commercial real estate broker, and Founder of Growth Vue Properties.Over his 12+ year career in business, he has served as a professional Futures & Commodities broker, actively invested in real estate, and acted as the Chief Strategy Officer for Madwire, an INC 500 marketing, and technology company located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Samson currently puts together large commercial apartment investments throughout the United States, opportunistic land development, fix n flip and buy/hold deals in Northern Colorado; and sits on the executive leadership team a...
2021-10-1339 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 51 - A FarewellToday's episode is certainly bittersweet as we bid farewell to Darius.
2021-10-0819 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 50 - Buck AdamsWe made it, friends! Episode 50 is here and we are so excited to share this milestone episode with you, and we thank you for your support of the Make a Difference Podcast.In episode 50, we talk to Buck Adams, founder of Art for Redemption. Buck is a veteran, social entrepreneur, and a formally incarcerated individual. While incarcerated, Buck began working with Defy Colorado, an independent nonprofit organization that helps individuals with criminal histories create legal business ventures. This is how Art for Redemption came to life. Art for Redemption helps inmates become rehabilitated and contributing m...
2021-09-3038 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 49 - Reza ZadehReza is a husband, father, NFL Chaplain for the Denver Broncos, and a campus director for Athletes in Action. He is originally from Abadan, Iran, yet spent most of his life in Southern California. He attended Colorado State University and had the opportunity to play football for the Rams. His love of investing in others and athletics lead him to coach at the collegiate level for 2 years before he started pouring his life into others on and off the playing field. He currently coaches business men and women, helping organizations align vision and mentor athletes.
2021-09-1633 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 48 - Feel Good Stories Part 2It's another episode of feel good stories! Darius and Farra share some feel good stories from around the world this week.Links to stories referenced:https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/afghan-all-girls-robotics-team-get-us-scholarships/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/german-animal-shelter-posts-tinder-profiles-for-lonely-animals/https://theweek.com/us/1003908/this-georgia-man-is-changing-his-neighbors-lives-1-at-a-timehttps://www.foxnews.com/us/california-police-officer-saves-choking-babyhttps://www.foxnews.com/world/us-air-force-pregnant-afghan-mother-deliver-baby-c-17-evacuation
2021-08-2617 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 47 - Feel Good StoriesFarra and Darius share feel good stores from the week.
2021-08-1227 min
Build A Bigger LifeEp 167: Strenth Thru Struggle with Samson JagorasSamson Jagoras has been a high-performer his entire life - born in Southern California to a blue collared family, he dedicated his early years to becoming the best football player he could be. After much determination he went on to play college football where he overcame a near career-ending injury and earned a starting position. After college, he went on to scale an INC 500 company to 10-figures.During this time, Samson decided it was time to start building a real estate portfolio so he could have multiple streams of income. Eventually, he went on to earn enough...
2021-08-1246 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 46 - Joe BucknerJoe Buckner is the Founder and Visionary of Fort Collins’ only boutique boxing studio, Beautifully Savage: The Art of Pugilism. Born and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado, Buckner has a passion for the community and helping others to reach their goals and dreams. Buckner spent his youth as a multi-sport athlete and later went on to play college football. After a series of unfortunate events though, life took an unexpected turn for Buckner and led to a season of homelessness. Determined to fight for a better life, he became more motivated than ever to salvage his dreams and...
2021-08-0545 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 45 - Alicia MillerDarius met Alicia by complete happenstance at a cemetery, of all places. They made a connection and now we get to share her story with all of you!Alicia has decades of high-level experience in the customer service, insurance and financial services industries. Because of this, she found her true passion and purpose in entrepreneurship and launched Alicia Squared, LLC in March of 2020 (yes, at the beginning of the pandemic).She's developed multiple business models designed to educate other business owners and teams, help refine and organize the innermost details of their business while helping t...
2021-07-3046 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 44 - Madisen GoldenMadisen “Mattie” Golden serves as the WomenGive Director at United Way of Larimer County and has been with UWLC since 2016. She received her Bachelor’s degrees in Business Marketing and Spanish from Colorado State University, and transitioned to a front line fundraiser after several years in international sales and customer service. Her dedication to serving the community and elevating opportunity for women and girls shines through in her role overseeing the entire WomenGive program including revenue generation, community partnerships, volunteer committees, scholarship awards and related staff and intern supervision. Madisen is a 2019 40 Under Forty honoree, a Working in Northern Colorad...
2021-07-2347 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 43 - Jen DeKorteJen DeKorte grew up in a small town with a big family and quickly learned the value of serving and savoring time with people over home cooked meals and fresh baked pastries. It's no wonder that Jen now owns a very successful bakehouse, The Sweet Petite, and supplies 47 Whole Foods stores with delicious gluten free and vegan cakes and pies. Learn more about Jen and The Sweet Petite Bakehouse at:http://www.thesweetpetiteco.com/https://www.facebook.com/thesweetpetiteco/https://www.instagram.com/thesweetpetiteco/
2021-07-1644 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 42Happy Summer!Darius and Farra here. Just checking in without a guest this week to say what's up!We'll be back next week with a guest. Hope everyone is having a great summer!
2021-07-0221 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 41 - Dr. Wade TroxellA Fort Collins, Colorado native, Dr. Troxell is a proven innovative leader in the public, private and research sectors. He is the former mayor of Fort Collins, Colorado and on the faculty in engineering at Colorado State University. Additionally, he is the past Associate Dean for Research and Economic Development for the College of Engineering at Colorado State University and is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.Dr. Troxell is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of intelligent robotics and intelligent control of distributed systems. He is the principal of Distributed Energy Futures...
2021-06-1057 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 40 - Kizzy ParksWelcome to episode 40!Kizzy Parks, Ph.D., is the CEO of KPC, GovCon Winners, AmPar, and AdultFluent - a definite serial entrepreneur. Kizzy told us that from a very young age, she always knew she would be an entrepreneur. Fun fact, she is also a Guinness world Record title holder...but you'll have to listen to find out what that title is!Find Kizzy at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kizzyhttps://www.kpcinc.com/
2021-06-0351 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 39 - Adam WeberAdam Weber is no stranger to entrepreneurship, and as the Co-Founder of a few successful startups, Adam is also no stranger to leadership. Recently, Adam's company, Emplify, was acquired by San Francisco performance management platform, 15Five, and he now serves as their SVP of Community. Prior to that, Adam co-founded Bluebridge Digital, which he sold in 2016. Adam is an expert and speaker on employee engagement, culture, team performance, and leadership development. He has spoken at a number of events around the country for which he has been consistently rated as a top presenter. In 2020, Adam was named t...
2021-05-2758 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 38 - Justin MahaffeyJustin Mahaffey is no stranger to making a difference. As a wildland firefighter of 13+ years, Justin understands the importance of taking risks the right way, and that risks look different to anyone. To tackle any challenge successfully, you have to be smart about it. You have to have community to back you up, and that is how WildFitLife805 was born. It’s a place full of people who are not strangers to facing challenges — people who have won/lost and learned enough to understand that both are worthwhile experiences. This is a place where people can be a dar...
2021-05-2046 min
LockboxMultifamily Property Syndication=Passive Cash FlowSamson Jagoras, Founder Growth Vue Properties and Passive Power Group The Lockbox Podcast with Jeffrey BroggerEpisode 024 Multifamily Property Syndication=Passive Cash Flow with Samson Jagoras, Founder Growth Vue Properties and Passive Power GroupSamson Jagoras worked as a Futures and Commodities broker, scaled a marketing and technology company, and then left for a future in real estate. In his early real estate career, he became the VP of Strategic Investments for RE/MAX Commercial Alliance. Samson acted as the Chief Strategy Officer for Madwire, an INC...
2021-05-2051 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 37 - Zeke CortezZeke Cortez, owner and founder of Super-Natural Eats, is on a mission to change the old and outdated ways of the western diet that our economy has suffered from and bring a new and healthy dynamic to “convenient food.”Check out Super-Natural Eatshttps://supernaturaleats.com/https://supernaturaleats.com/instagramhttps://supernaturaleats.com/facebook
2021-05-1341 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 36 - Bill O'HerronAfter a long a prosperous career in the financial industry, Bill felt called to make a difference in people's lives in another way. He went back to school and obtained a Masters of Science and started his own counseling practice, Whole Counseling.Bill still works in the financial industry by day, but by nights and weekends, he helps people work on themselves so they can improve the dynamics of all of their relationships. https://wholecounselingcom.wordpress.com/
2021-05-0654 min
Grow Your Video Business with Ryan KoralWhy You Should Build a Business That Could Succeed Without You w/ Samson JagorasDo you love making videos but can't because you spend all your time running your business? As a small business owner, it is too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of your company and lose sight of the bigger picture. Today, we're discussing how to get back on track. Key Takeaways Delegation is key to creating a sustainable business. As soon as you start your company, create processes to allow you to delegate work so that your day-to-day operations could continue even without you there. Clients are going to work...
2021-05-0351 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 35 - Nick DunaganNick was born and raised in San Diego, CA and grew up spending most of his time at the beach and in the outdoors. He joined the Army in 2009 and spent the next 5 years as a Motor Transportation Operator with The 1st Infantry Division Big Red One and The 82nd Airborne Division All Americans. Nick has a great passion for serving others, and a love for all things health promotion, and that's why he founded Health4Heroes.Serving in high risk operating environments can have lasting effects on the health and well-being of our nation’s military ve...
2021-04-2955 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 34 - Matt Sapaula“MoneySmartGuy” Matt Sapaula is a United States Marine Corps combat-veteran who transitioned into the insurance industry. He began his post military career working at a large brokerage firm in southern California in transition from active-duty service in the United States Marine Corps. In the Marines, Matt's dedication to his country, his unit, and his duties propelled him to become a decorated military veteran while serving in Somalia, Africa, through Asia and the Persian Gulf. This time also gave him the values, discipline and drive that he brings to the financial services industry.Matt became one of the firs...
2021-04-1541 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 33 - ProAmerica360Haydee Sperling left her successful corporate career to follow her calling and start ProAmerica360 - A movement designed to help proud Americans discover proud, American owned businesses and organizations.Check out ProAmerica360 at:https://proamerica360.com/https://www.instagram.com/proamerica360/https://www.facebook.com/ProAmerica360https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLVI_LXtcDXQSOXMSnGicjghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/proamerica360/
2021-04-0944 min
The Jeremy Ryan Slate ShowSetting the Standard for a High Performance Life, Feat. Samson Jagoras | Freestyle FridayAbout This Episode: Samson Jagoras is the founder of Growth Vue Properties and the founder of the Passive Power Group Samson Jagoras helps give others access to investments that they thought were unattainable and acts as a liaison, educator and curator that gives them supreme confidence in their passive multifamily investments. Over Samson’s 13+ year career in business, executive leadership and entrepreneurship, he has served as a Futures and Commodities broker, actively invested in real estate, became a commercial real estate broker, became the VP of Strategic Investments for RE/MAX Commercial Alliance, built several bu...
2021-04-0935 min
The Insight Interviews - Powered by Rewire051 Ken Salazar - The Four P’sKen Salazar joined BillGO, a real-time bill management & payments platform, as an investor and Chief Sales Officer in September of 2019. He is the former CEO of SilverEdge (acquired by Madwire), a company he founded in 2004 on the principles of helping small to medium-sized businesses grow and succeed through the adoption of new technology in the ever-changing payments landscape. Ken remains on various boards including Madwire, Professional Finance Co., and Resurrection Christian School. He is passionate about scaling revenue in FinTech companies in a sustainable manner and through multiple go-to market channels, and has extensive experience working with technology solutions t...
2021-04-0944 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 32 - Konrad SchlarbaumKonrad Schlarbaum is the Sustainability Coordinator for the Office of Sustainability at Pikes Peak Community College, the only sustainability office for the entire Colorado Community College System! Not only does Konrad have a passion for sustainability (which started at a very young age) and protecting our Earth, but he is also an Army veteran, father of 2, and an extremely active member of his community.
2021-04-0140 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 31 - Darrell FickDarrell Fick, a former competitive swimmer and University of Texas alumni, has had a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, but mentoring students is where he really enjoys spending his time. In episode 31, we talk to Darrell about leadership, careers, being a student athlete, managing family time and a busy work schedule, and maybe just a touch of the critical feelings that many people have about the pharmaceutical industry.
2021-03-2540 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 30 - This or ThatDarius and Farra take a short break from guests to talk about the first quarter of 2021, plus they play a little game.
2021-03-1924 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 29 - Rustin HughesB - Bold - This is not only the name of Rustin Hughes' organization that helps individuals with disabilities through adaptive sports, but it's also the way that this adaptive athlete and experienced MMA fighter lives his life.Rustin is no stranger to adversity, and we are so excited to share his inspiring story with all of you.
2021-03-1147 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 28 - Volt MobilityVolt Mobility, by REEVAAS, is on a mission to deliver affordable, renewable energy-powered transportation globally. Not only that, but they believe in people and planet over profits, so their entire model promotes local living wage employment, local business ownership, and widely distributed wealth and income benefits to their employees, owners, and shareholders. We got to chat with Volt Mobility Co-Founders, Alex, Bob, Deva, and Mac, about their why and how they plan to create the future of green transportation. Check out Volt Mobility:https://www.voltmobility.net/https://www.instagram.com/Volt_Mobility_of...
2021-03-0252 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 27 - Heather BohlingerHeather Bohlinger is the Founder and Executive Leadership Coach of Fiorii. She has been working with professionals in a variety of contexts for over 22 years as they strive to achieve their business and personal goals. Some of her passions and expertise are business strategizing; leadership development; increasing emotional IQ; goal-setting; healthy work and life integration; time management; reducing stress while increasing results; and embracing and celebrating your unique design. Heather has been coaching, teaching and training nationally for the past 15 years as she built her own business from the ground up to the top 1% of the company with over 600 co...
2021-02-2347 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 26 - MetaliciousStephanie Maslow Blackman was stuck in a boring job and desperate for a creative challenge, so she went to a local art school and signed up for the only class that was still available, metalsmithing. She never looked back. Now, Stephanie owns NYC based Metalicious, an environmentally friendly and ethically minded fine jewelry business, and in this episode, we talk to her about it all.Find Metalicious:https://metalicious.com/https://www.facebook.com/MetaliciousJewelryhttps://instagram.com/metaliciousjewelryhttps://www.pinterest.com/metalicious/
2021-02-1644 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 25 - War Eagle GarageThompson Tindall knows first hand what it's like to come home from war and all the difficulties surrounding that. Using motorsports as a vehicle to tune the mind and soul of our returning veterans, Thompson created War Eagle Garage.Check out all the amazing things Thompson is doing:https://wareaglegarage.org/https://www.facebook.com/WarEagleGarage/
2021-02-1141 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 24 - Toby & Brett - Altitude IntegrationsWhat treat it was to chat with Toby and Brett from Altitude Integrations. In this episode, we talk all about corporate responsibility, the Pledge 1% program, and what we think the future generation of workers will want to see in a company.Check out Altitude Integrations at:https://www.altitudeintegrations.com/https://www.facebook.com/AltitudeIntegrations/https://www.linkedin.com/company/altitudeintegrations/
2021-02-0936 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 23 - John FitchJohn Fitch, Co-author of the international bestseller, Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without the Stress, was such a pleasure to talk to! We talked about how important rest and leisure time is, as well as John's own recovery from being a workaholic. Enjoy the episode!https://www.john-fitch.com/
2021-02-0441 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 22 - Donny McintyreWelcome to episode 22! Donny Mcintyre shares the inspiration behind his 2 product inventions, Tossits and HEROBOARD, and reminds us that people will always remember how you made them feel. https://heroboardfitness.com/https://www.instagram.com/heroboardfitness/https://www.facebook.com/heroboardfitnesshttps://www.tossits.com/https://www.instagram.com/tossitsinc/https://www.facebook.com/tossits/
2021-02-0244 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 21 - Dr. LoriDr. Lori is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping everyone live their best lives possible. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Lori a lot about kindness, especially about being kind to yourself. We hope you enjoy the episode!
2021-01-2829 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 20 - The Village for WomenCindy was on the fast-track to success at a Fortune 300 company. But when Cindy and her husband decided to expand their family, they concluded Cindy should stay home to take care of her newborn. Though she loved her time at home, Cindy yearned for professional career growth. So, she started her own business—and now faces the challenge of juggling it all.Angelle is a mother of 4 whose husband has a demanding job that keeps him away from home 12+ hours a day. This leaves her with the responsibility of the children’s activities, school, carpool, caring for her...
2021-01-261h 05
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 19 - Recognize GoodWe had the absolute pleasure of talking with Joel from Recognize Good, an Austin-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides the means for anyone to illuminate, connect with and learn from great examples of goodness.Check them out at:https://recognizegood.org/https://www.facebook.com/RecognizeGoodhttp://www.instagram.com/recognizegoodhttp://www.youtube.com/RecognizeGood
2021-01-2135 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 18 - Beef Sticks for BackpacksIn episode 18, we talk to Jordan and Dan from Beef Sticks for Backpacks, who's mission is to create a world where no child in Colorado suffers from weekend food insecurity. How do they help to accomplish this? They provide high quality, high protein beef sticks to put into kids backpack programs throughout the state of Colorado. To date, Beef Sticks for Backpacks has distributed 79,023 beef sticks to Colorado kids.Check then out at:https://www.beefsticks.org/https://www.facebook.com/BeefSticksforBackpackshttps://www.instagram.com/beefbankcolorado
2021-01-2038 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 17 - Daniel HogbergIn episode 17, we talk to Daniel about corporate responsibility and philanthropy, and the unique ways that TyRex Manufacturing gives back.
2021-01-1432 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 16 - The H FoundationThe H Foundation was created, as all great ideas are, over a cocktail called the Goombay Smash. It started out as a few friends with entrepreneurial spirit that decided they could make a difference in the fight against cancer. So, every Summer The H Foundation hosts the Goombay Bash, a fundraising event under the disguise of a casual Caribbean-style party. Since 2001, The H Foundation has grown to include two additional annual fundraisers, Comedy for Cancer and the Celebrity Golf Classic, as well as other opportunities to get involved and make a difference in the fight against cancer.
2021-01-1230 minMake a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 15 - Happy New Year!Happy 2021! We'll be back with new episodes and fantastic new guests next week, but for now, we wanted to send our wishes for a happy and healthy new year!
2021-01-0521 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 14 - Doll AvantFeatured by ForbesWomen and The New York Times, Doll Avant is an award-winning tech entrepreneur, a cum laude graduate of Harvard University, and a TEDx speaker. As a data scientist and social impact strategist, Doll was honored with the global designation of “Google's Woman of Water” and featured on Google's home page for creating the “world’s largest water database.” Doll is the Founder & CEO of Aquagenuity ("Where Water Meets Ingenuity"), which has been recognized by Forbes, Google, Singularity University @ NASA Research Park, Coca-Cola, and WIRED Magazine as the first in the world to use big data, blockchain...
2020-12-3029 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 13 - Sheri St MarieMerry Christmas Eve, everyone! In episode 13, we talk to Sheri St Marie who is on a mission to make the world a better place through inspiring and educating humans in personal and professional development. Connect with Sheri at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-st-marie-ms-education-%F0%9F%8E%A4%F0%9F%94%A5%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8-and-real-estate-8089b494/
2020-12-2433 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 12 - Lester YoungIn episode 12, we talk to Lester Young, founder of Path2Redemption, a 501c (3) non-profit organization that hosts workshops for anyone in need of assistance with transitioning back into society. Its mission is to provide formerly incarcerated individuals with the essential life skills needed for success. The organization also provides mentoring services for at-risk youth, in hopes of preventing them from entering through the pipeline to prison.https://path2redemption.org/https://www.facebook.com/1603283653285951https://www.instagram.com/path2redemption515https://www.linkedin.com/in/lester-young-b1b6a0106/https://www.youtube.com/feed...
2020-12-2237 min
UpTech ReportBuilding is Half the Battle | JB Kellogg at MadwireIn part one of my conversation with JB Kellogg, the co-founder and co-CEO of Madwire, he talked about his all-in-one marketing and management software solution for small businesses. In this second part of our conversation, JB tells the story of walking into a random company down the street from his college and getting his first web design job—despite that he knew nothing about web design—and he shares his thoughts on how to grow your business by growing the leaders.
2020-12-1919 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 11 - Isaiah JacksonAll about Bitcoin...no, seriously!In episode 11, we talk to Isaiah Jackson (Bitcoin Zay) about Bitcoin, financial freedom, and how he's working to change the economic status for black America. Farra may also purchase her very first fraction of a Bitcoin live.Check out Bitcoin Zay:https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinzayhttps://www.facebook.com/bitcoinzay/https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Black-America-Isaiah-Jackson-ebook/dp/B07V1SJ7XY#ace-g2518961447
2020-12-1736 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 10 - Dr. CharlieWelcome to episode 10! We had such a great talk with Dr. Charlie Cartwright about the power of people, leadership, and giving back. Dr. Charlie is one of the foremost experts on leadership, employee engagement, and workplace safety in the country. He is the creator of the People Success Formula, the outcome of an exhaustive meta-analysis spanning decades. Dr. Charlie uses it to teach leaders critical behaviors, backed by data, that bring out the best in their people. What makes his coaching unique is the combination of data-driven science coupled with over 30 years of real-world experience.
2020-12-1531 minUpTech ReportSmall Business Marketing Software | JB Kellogg at MadwireNobody launches a small business because they want to spend their time managing and marketing—but often, for a business to succeed, you have to burn countless hours every week on those tasks. Mid-level and large businesses can hire staff for this purpose, but what about the hardware stores, restaurants, and chiropractors? These are the people JB Kellogg wanted to help, with his company Madwire, which offers a complete marketing and management platform for small businesses, rolled into one. On this edition of UpTech Report, JB tells where this idea began, how it works, and why he...
2020-12-1115 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 9 - Smile Project LouisvilleMeet Michael, Founder of Smile Project Louisville, organization created to affect attitude and behaviors through smiling with strangers. As the oldest of 7, Michael has seen life take many twists and turns. After 20+ years in the tumultuous mortgage industry, the death of a child, the challenges of a non-verbal special needs daughter and divorce, this father of 4 acted on a once dreamt desire of inspiring others through small acts. This leap of faith has since turned into Smile Project Louisville.You can find Michael’s daily encounters with total strangers on several social media platforms with act...
2020-12-1037 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 8 - David MeltzerCo-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, a consultant and business coach, a keynote speaker, and a 3x best-selling author, David Meltzer had so much amazing knowledge to share with us in episode 8!Find David athttps://dmeltzer.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2https://www.entrepreneur.com/listen/playbookhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflt1OopRWIApMOjVgZyJ6Qhttps://twitter.com/davidmeltzer
2020-12-0817 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 7 - Jamie KolnickWelcome to episode 7, our JAM packed episode with Jamie Kolnick, owner and founder of Jam with Jamie.Jam with Jamie is a nationwide children’s entertainment company specializing in music for birthday parties, events, public and private classes/playgroups and preschool music education. Their mission is to bring music into children’s lives and spark the little musician that lives inside every child. Jamie has quite a story to tell, and we hope you enjoy this episode!
2020-12-0344 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 6 - Kibera Penda ProjectIn episode 6, we chat with Kyle Baird, Co-Founder and Director of Operations for Kibera Penda Project.Kibera Penda Project was founded in 2008 after a group of friends spent the summer volunteering in the slum of Kibera. KPP exists to end the cycle of poverty through investing in education in Kibera. They desire to see their students be the break in the poverty cycle for their families.Check out Kibera Penda Project at:https://kiberapendaproject.com/https://www.facebook.com/kiberapendaprojecthttps://www.instagram.com/kiberapendaproject/
2020-12-0145 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 5 - Vindeket FoodsHAPPY THANKSGIVING! Wishing you and yours a happy, safe, and healthy Thanksgiving. It might look different this year, but we think there's a lot to be thankful for, and we hope you agree.In episode 5, we talk to Nathan Shaw of Vindeket Foods. Vindeket Foods’ mission is to empower each of us to take ownership in the food cycle to restore our earth, our communities, and ourselves.Check out Vindeket Foods athttps://www.vindeketfoods.org/https://www.instagram.com/vindeketfoods/https://www.facebook.com/VindeketFoods/
2020-11-2637 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 4 - Keep Austin FedIn episode 4, we talk to Lisa and Russell of Keep Austin Fed.Keep Austin Fed is a heavily volunteer based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that gathers wholesome surplus food from commercial kitchens and distributes it to area charities that serve people in need.Check them out at:https://keepaustinfed.org/http://www.facebook.com/keepaustinfedhttps://twitter.com/keepaustinfedhttp://instagram.com/keepaustinfed
2020-11-2443 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 3 - The Archibald ProjectIn episode 3, we talk to Whitney and Nick Runyon, founders of The Archibald Project.The Archibald Project is an orphan care advocacy organization, using media to tell stories. Their stories advocate for orphans, educate on orphan care, build community, and inspire people into action. Because The Archibald Project exists, fewer children are called orphan.Check them out at:https://www.thearchibaldproject.com/http://www.facebook.com/thearchibaldprojecthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM32JmlLuOH8PaeuL59znbQhttp://instagram.com/thearchibaldproject
2020-11-2043 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 2 - Mitch MajeskiIn this episode, we talk to Mitch Majeski of Peak Solutions about all things leadership.
2020-11-1740 minMake a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 1 - Meet the Co-HostsIn episode 1 of the Make a Difference Podcast, get to know the co-hosts, Darius and Farra, and learn about upcoming episodes.
2020-11-1210 min
The Multifamily Journey Podcast5: Why Multifamily - Why Now with Samson JagorasJoin Blake Dailey and Samson Jagoras, talk about investing in multifamily real estate, taking risks, doing the opposite of what you’re told, having a relentless mindset, and a great team. Samson Jagoras is the President of Growth Vue Properties, they negotiate and manage real estate assets for their investors, with a guarantee to give them back their time and grow their wealth. Samson was a former football player who is now very successful in the real estate industry. How was he able to stay motivated even when people discouraged him?In this episode, you’ll learn:
2020-09-291h 20
Run With ItGamify Review-Generation with JB KelloggNuggets:A Software as a Service (SaaS) needs to be so easy your grandma could use itIf you’re in a fear mindset, make a plan. No matter how great the plan is it will help you get into action, which is a much better state.If you want your business to grow, expect your marketing budget to expand ahead of growth. A stable marketing budget reflects a stagnant business.Action Steps:Start with a plan. Understand the basics of why and how this business would work before moving forward.Cr...
2020-09-2431 min
Global Tech Leaders' PodcastHow we helped the SMB and got to $100 Million in The Process, by Co-Ceo of MadwireIn this episode Ross and John speak to JB Kellogg, the founder and Co-CEO of Madwire. Founded the company at the age of twenty-eight and helped grow us to five thousand employees. Understanding his passion for helping small businesses grow.
Getting a start by working for FREE
Marketing is the food and water of business
Offering value first for free was the way of marketing
JB Kellogg speaks about the future of marketing and what that looks like. “You can’t be great without integrate.” Meaning you really need to have a fully integrated singular platform now from the business manage...
2020-09-1852 min