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YOU CAN TALK TO ME - A Beatles PodcastEp:11 Beatles Author - Kit O'TooleKit O'Toole is someone I've long listened to across Beatles podcasts such as TALK MORE TALK. Her work also as a Beatles author and music historian is incredibly impressive, so it was something special to have a little time here with her.A wonderful conversation that I'm sure you'll enjoy.You'll also find Kit here below, via the link to her website.https://www.kitotoole.com/ A little disclaimer...Kit references 'WITH THE BEATLES' during our chat and I found myself getting a little confused with 'THE BEATLES SECOND ALBUM' from...2025-02-2749 min
The Mike Litton ExperiencePreSchool Teacher and Mom Writes A Children’s Book That Emphasizes The Importance Of Time In Our Lives!Melissa Toole was born and raised on Manhattan Island in New York City, New York. Her parents were professional actors. Her parents both starred on popular soap operas. Her dad was the most influential person to her growing up. He encouraged her to write from an early age. She loved the diversity of growing up on the island of Manhattan. She learned early on that she wanted to be in acting and pursued that passion in the early years of her life. History was her favorite subject in high school. She attended Tulane University to experience life outside the city. Lat...2024-06-2430 min
This Day in SportsJune 4 - broadcaster/podcaster Dan O'TooleSend us a textWe're rolling into the warmer weather and helping to heat things up with another hot episode. This one has historic stuff about Larry Bird vs. Isiah Thomas, the first-ever Ryder Cup, Sandy Koufax, Steffi Graf and the Washington Capitals reaching their first-ever Stanley Cup final. Plus - A mysterious death at the racetrack, The Big Unit reaches immortality, incredible sportsmanship (In France!) and the NFL finally coming to the Pacific Northwest (no, not Vancouver). On top of that, our special guest this time is renowned sports TV and radio personality Dan O'Toole, who ga...2024-06-041h 08
Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastDan O'Toole: Toronto Mike'd #1453In this 1453rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Dan O'Toole. There's talk about what led to Dan's firing at TSN, his battle with alcoholism, his relationship with his kids and Dan and himself, his Boomsies podcast and what's going on with Kate.
Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Team and RecycleMyElectronics.ca.
If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto...2024-03-192h 11
Athletor Podcast with Mike MalEp. 033 - Keegan O'TooleIn this episode of the Athletor Podcast we have a special guest, 2x NCAA Champion and Jr. World Champion, Keegan O'Toole! Keegan, who’s joining us from his golf club, talks about his love for wrestling and how it started from a young age. He shares how his upbringing played a significant role in developing his passion for wrestling and offers some cool advice for kids who want to get into the sport. Plus, get ready for some exciting and wild wrestling stories with Kendrick Maple!
We also dive deep into Keegan’s memorable matches with David Carr...2023-09-2751 min
Required ReadingA Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy TooleThis week on Required Reading we talk about A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole, so gird your valves and stay out of the French Quarter!
Thanks for indulging in our little Holiday Break! We are back with two episodes a month for the foreseeable future! Thanks for all you do to make us the success we are!
Host: Nic Hoffmann
Co-host: Mike Carroll
Panel: Betsy Holcomb
2023-01-151h 19
Experimentally ILLExperimentally ILL with Michael O'Toole #110 Guest: LA Filmmaker/Actor Lawrence Hollie for a tribute to late Artist/Outlaw Poet/Filmmaker Mick Cusimano 9/15/22Experimentally ILL host Michael O'Toole welcomes LA Filmmaker/Actor Lawrence Hollie for a tribute to late Artist/Outlaw Poet/Filmmaker Mick Cusimano. Mick passed away on July 23, 2022 at 71 years old. Michael and Lawrence appeared in Mick's films Don't Spill The Eggs, Monkey Do Monkey Don't and more. Take a dive into the Boston counter culture and hear about Mike and @lawrencehollie73’s experiences in the Mick Cusimano scene, their retelling of some of his history in the New York and Boston poetry and indie film scene and more. Listen via #ApplePodcasts, #Spotify, @anchor.fm and other platforms. More at ExperimentallyILL.co...2022-09-231h 47
The Tom Toole Sales Group PodcastToole Time 7.12.22🆕 Stay up to date on all the latest topics while Tom Toole, Sarah Tymon and Stacey Mitchell give our community a place to learn about the real estate market and industry trends on Toole Time Real Estate Radio... ⏰
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Mike Taylor LiveLive from Sam's Burger Joint | Rich O'TooleTaylor and the gang open up for country music artist Rich O’Toole at Sam’s Burger Joint in San Antonio, TX.
Mike Taylor Live is presented by Texas Cheer Liquor.
This episode is brought to you by RNR Auto Glass, JM Pool and Spa, and The Austin Gamblers.
#thunderdome #loveyouhard #miketaylorlive2022-06-0954 minMike Taylor LiveRich O'TooleCountry music artist Rich O'Toole guest stars and delivers an epic live performance of his new single, "Low Hanging Fruit."
Thunderdome Live is presented by https://www.TexasCheerLiquor.com.
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#thunderdome #loveyouhard #miketaylorlive2022-03-251h 12
Hart2Heart with Dr. Mike Hart#49: Dr. Mike Hart and Andrew LawtonAndrew Lawton is a columnist for True North Centre and hosts the popular "Andrew Lawton Show." In this podcast, we discuss the Canadian Truckers convoy (which Andrew attended), Erin O'toole's ousting, Pierre Poilievre's potential to run as the conservative leader, Trudeau's unwillingness to address the trucker's convoy and his comments about "fringe Canadians with unacceptable views."2022-02-0355 min
How To Die HappyEp 13 Bitcoin, CBDCs, and a Dystopian Future, with Chris PlowWelcome to the season one finale of the How To Die Happy podcast! In this episode, Chris Plow, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency coach, joins hosts Martin O'Toole and Julia Malcolmson to discuss the current state of the crypto market, the nature of Central Bank Digital Currencies, and the power of Bitcoin. But don't worry; we also have a festive treat for you.
As we approach the end of the year, the conversation turns to the inevitable death of fiat currency. Central Bank Digital Currencies, or CBDCs, are at the forefront of this new financial landscape. CBDCs are digital...2021-12-231h 46
Chaos & Rocketfuel: The Future of Work Podcast38. Crafting a career plan using lessons from a freelancer | Mike O’Toole, photographer, film maker, and creative tutorIn this episode we meet Mike O’Toole, a widely respected and vastly experienced photographer, film maker and creative tutor. Twice recognised by The Lürzers Archive as one of the 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide.Mike’s work has drawn accolades from The Association of Photographers (Uk) and his work recently received an award of excellence at 62nd Annual Communications Arts Competition in the US. His commercial photography is regularly featured in the highest profile publications internationally.Mike lives in County Kildare, Ireland and is a family man, married with 2 daughters.As we will...2021-07-2734 min
Some Politics is LocalThe (O)Toole-ing Around for Canada Day EpisodeIn this episode, for Global politics, we talk about the future of work after the pandemic - including how policies like CERB and UBI will play into how we live and work. For Federal politics, we talk about Erin O'Toole's speech on not canceling Canada Day. Will it be a much needed political winner for him? We'll discuss! For PodReport this week, David listened to the final episode of Dan Carlin's Hardcore History podcast series on the Pacific front of the Second World War, called Supernova in the East.2021-06-2537 min
This Is the AuthorS6 E26: Mike O'Toole and Hugh Kennedy, David Thomson, and Brian CastnerS6 E26: In this episode, meet co-authors Mike O'Toole and Hugh Kennedy, film critic David Thomson, and journalist Brian Castner. Whether you are a business buff looking for a jolt of inspiration, a film buff seeking behind-the-screen secrets, or a history buff questing after untold stories, you'll want to hear more about each of these author's new audiobooks. Plus, get the inside scoop on what it was like for them to record their work.
The Unconventionals by Mike O'Toole and Hugh Kennedy: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/675613/the-unconventionals/
A Light in the Dark by David Thomson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com...2021-04-1314 min
Some Politics is LocalThe Erin O'Toole Goes To Normandy EpisodeIn this episode, we talk about the Conservative Party of Canada's policy convention - including the speech from Erin O'Toole...and the contradictory, news-worthy vote that took place thereafter. We double-it-up on Federal politics this week by chatting about the Supreme Court ruling affirming that the federal government has jurisdiction to impose a carbon tax over the country (and the provinces that reside within). For BookReport this week, Mike takes us through all of the US Presidents that achieved the post through happenstance with Accidental Presidents by Jared Cohen. This book (which Mike read with his ears...2021-03-2635 min
Power-Up With Your Day With A Sensational Full Audiobook.The Unconventionals: How Rebel Companies Are Changing Markets, Hearts, and Minds--and How You Can Too by Mike O'toole, Hugh KennedyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/463169to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Unconventionals: How Rebel Companies Are Changing Markets, Hearts, and Minds--and How You Can Too
Author: Mike O'toole, Hugh Kennedy
Narrator: Mike O'toole, Hugh Kennedy
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 53 minutes
Release date: March 23, 2021
Genres: HR & Admin
Publisher's Summary:
What do American Express, Converse, GE, and Lagunitas all have in common? They saw things differently. We've had our expectations turned upside down by leading brands like American Express, Converse, and Waze, simply because they saw things differently. How did they do that? By questioning the prevailing wisdom which then...2021-03-231h 53
The Mike Wagner ShowAuthor Jean O'Toole is back with brand new Scholarship Strategies for 2021 on The Mike Wagner Show!Author Jean O’Toole of “Scholarship Strategies & Finding & Winning Money You Need” is back with the latest news, contests and more chances to win scholarships plus discovering new techniques during the pandemic along with new ways to win scholarships, more success stories and best tips for 2021! Need more information? Check out www.connections101.com today!
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2021-01-1249 min
Criterion Deep Dives017: It's a Wonderful Life and Christmas Top 5s with Rod O'TooleIt's a Criterion Christmas! Rod returns to discuss his recent, first-time viewing of the Christmas juggernaut “It’s A Wonderful Life” (1:56) and Mike describes his existential crisis watching this film as a middle schooler. (24:16) Then the two attempt to deck the halls by counting down their top 5 Christmas films! (39:11)2020-12-221h 18Criterion Deep Dives012: Cléo from 5 to 7 with Roderick O'TooleLive from Brooklyn, we are joined by Roderick O'Toole, and the delightful French film CLEO FROM 5 TO 7 from the legendary director Agnès Varda. 2020-11-121h 50
The Mike Harding Folk ShowMike Harding Folk Show 285PODCAST: 27 Sep 202001 Ocourenta & Cadillac – Teres Aoutes String Band – Courenta Cadillac02 Three Little Birds – Kate Rusby – Hand Me Down03 One More Lockdown Day -Robb Johnson and The Irregulars – Pandemic Songs 04 Poolbeg Chimneys / The Ivy Leaf – Patricia Walsh – Simply Whistle05 Maid On The Mountain – McGoldrick McCusker Doyle – The Reed That Bends In The Storm06 When I Was A Cowboy – Happy Traum – Buckets Of Song07 The Recesses – Jenny Sturgeon – The Living Mountain08 Hion Daila Horo Ri Ho Hion Daila Là –...2020-09-232h 09
Winning Awards with Donna O'TooleEp 5: Turning your biggest challenges into life-changing opportunities - with MICHAEL TOBIN OBE, Multi-Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Maverick, and Philanthropist.This episode Donna is joined by "The father of the UK Data Centre Industry" himself, Michael Tobin OBE. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Michael shares his thoughts on the many challenges life throws us and how you can overcome fear to seize the opportunities now.. Plus he shares his stories from trekking to the South Pole, to receiving an OBE from the Queen, and joking with Prince Charles.From living on the streets of Bermondsey to becoming one of the world's leading digital personalities. Michael Tobin’s outstanding achievements have earned him many awards during his career, including ‘Data...2020-09-2347 min
The Mike Wagner ShowAuthor Jean O'Toole of Scholarship Strategies gives us an update on The Mike Wagner Show!Author Jean O’Toole returns to continue talking about more “Scholarship Strategies-Finding and Winning the Money You Need” and more creative ways to win money for scholarships for any situation! Find out more at www.connections 101.com !
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2020-09-1649 min
The Mike Rice ShowThe Life of Brian O'TooleIn this episode I chat with my friend and stand up comedian, the great Brian O'Toole abut his school days, sex cams, and America.2020-07-0600 min
Beers, Business, and BallsEpisode 11 (June 22, 2020): Talkin’ Beer with The Wort’s Mike O’Toole & “The Boston Beer Guy”Episode number one without Will Tondo, as he’s out on the 2-week IL for tonsil surgery recovery. Never fear though, we have a full episode dedicated to one-third of this show…Beer!
Join us as we talk shop with Mike O’Toole from The Wort Podcast, and Ryan Densen, who many of you know as “The Boston Beer Guy.” We have more than ONE HOUR of A+ content on how they rose to fame, trends to keep your eyes on, and some takes on the best beers in the region.
Jake hops on for a bit in the beginning to recap s...2020-06-221h 42
Leveraging Thought LeadershipLeveraging Thought Leadership | Mike O'Toole |142 In the last 2 - 3 years Podcasts have become a huge! How can other bodies of work, like a podcast play into gaining you new business without your actually pitching your content? Our guest Mike O'Toole is the President of "PJA Advertising + Marketing", author of "The Unconventionals " and host of "The Unconventionals " podcast. Mike shares some methods we can use to boost the signal to noise ratio, what some things are we can target when trying to hit our market, and why you should look at your Thought Leadership like a movie franchise and not a n...2019-08-0820 min
Musings of My MindMike of all MenA poem about a guy I'm talking to named Mike...bah bah bah bah2019-06-0402 min
The UnconventionalsMind the Gaps: How Peloton, Warby Parker, Lagunitas, and Converse Asked the Big Questions that Changed their MarketsIf you’re a marketer, it’s a good time to look for gaps. We live in an age of asymmetrical advantage, and emerging companies have access to the same computing power, networks, and channels that everyone else does. Tune into this Unconventionals episode to hear how finding the right gaps can propel a business and change a market. Look at the beer market—5,000 breweries today vs. 90 in in 1985. Market gaps are buyer needs exposed, and gaps often begin as questions. You’ll hear the questions directly from the founders of Lagunitas, Peloton, and Warby Parker: Why do eyegla...2017-12-2129 min
Post Time with Mike & MikeGuests include Andy Miller, Gagne, O'Toole, Salive, and Decker.Elkton, MD --- Post Time with Mike and Mike presented by Bet America is proud to announce their line-up for Thursday's (July 27) show at 10:30 a.m.
Coming up on Friday is the biggest race that Plainridge has ever had in the 2017 Spirit of Massachusetts for Open trotters. Steve O'Toole, the Director of Racing at Plainridge will join the program to talk about the upcoming race on Friday and the promotions that they will have going on.
Driver Andy Miller will join the program to talk about his record setting week at Harrah's Philadelphia as he set a pair of records ove...2017-07-271h 18
Late To The TableEp. 101 Lawrence Of Arabia pt. 2: Peter O’Toole; Trickster GodI bet you didn’t think this episode would talk about butt smuggling and inflatable dicks. Neither did we. It Just kind of sneaks up on you. No one plans for this. I blame Peter O’Toole. Our mediation on the most epic film of all time concludes with a bang. Get ready.2016-10-3145 min
The UnconventionalsGE and the Art of Brand ReinventionGE is Thomas Edison’s company, with a heritage of industrial innovation that goes back more than 100 years. But you’d be excused for missing this during the heyday of GE Capital, when financial services delivered 50% of corporate profit. GE is shedding its financial services division. And it’s no longer in the refrigerator and microwave oven business. But the GE story is more about reinvention than retreat. It is looking to its mission and history as guides for how to reimagine itself. GE is deliberately applying its DNA around invention not just to its products but in how...2016-06-2235 min
The Launching Point with Mike O'Toole48 - Right idea at the right time with Kim KaupeKim Kaupe, the co-founder of ZinePak, was a naturally curious, outgoing, and gregarious child that had no intentions of becoming an entrepreneur. She met her co-founder right as she was becoming disillusioned with corporate life and they began to innovate in the physical products space as CD sales were declining rapidly. Today, she is more confident than ever as her company is experiencing strong and consistent growth.2015-12-2125 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole47 - Life is why we do this with Brian ClarkBrian Clark, the founder of Copyblogger and Rainmaker Digital, was in law school when he already started thinking of an exit strategy. After spending a few years as a lawyer, the emergence of the Internet sparked his curiosity and he began spotting opportunities for making money. He quit being a lawyer and pursued entrepreneurship full-time. Today, he has started nine businesses with eight of them being successful while learning to become well rounded in all aspects of his life.2015-12-1448 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole46 - You can make a living doing what you love with Lindsay WhiteLindsay White, the owner and designer of Lot801, got a 9-to-5 job right out of college and worked her way up in the company. After her boss told her that he was going to retire soon and would like to pass the business down to a few employees including her, she ultimately came to terms with the fact that she hated what she was doing. When she was looking for non-gender specific items for her daughter and couldn't find any, the light bulb went on. A year and a half later and she has been able to quit her job...2015-12-0727 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole45 - Find the things that bring you gusto and joy with Swami TirthaSwami Tirtha, owner of The Hip Guru's Guide, started as a regular guy from the suburbs, but when he was a freshman in college, both of his parents were killed in a car accident. He discovered meditation as a way to help move forward and it ended up being the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey. Today is is a speaker, educator, monk, shaman, and energy healer.2015-11-3034 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole44 - It's about living the life you love with Jason TreuJason Treu, an author and business and executive coach, was in law school when he observed that most lawyers were not happy with their career choice. He decided to pivot and pursue the life that he loved, but was faced with the death of his father and a girlfriend that tried to commit suicide. In the midst of these obstacles, he persevered and grew a business that today allows him to be authentic and generous and help VPs get unstuck and find their purpose.2015-11-2336 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole43 - There's no problem too big with Peter MehitPeter Merit, the owner of Custom Business Planning and Solutions, worked in the corporate world for decades, traveling all over the world and constantly on the road. After an unreasonable travel request was made right around Thanksgiving, his wife told him to quit. So he did and he's never looked back.2015-11-1637 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole42 - Get closer to your authentic self with Lea PicaLea Pica, an analytics, data visualizations, and presentations consultant, always found herself as an unconventional round peg trying to fit herself in a square corporate hole. After having her first child and returning to the corporate world, she couldn't ignore the feeling that time spent away from her family should be towards something meaningful. She started presenting on data visualizations and it was an instant hit even if a bit controversial. Things began to progress from there and today she continues to present and train companies and individuals. Listen to Lea's podcast, The Present Beyond Measure Podcast, at LeaPica.com/P...2015-11-0938 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole41 - Don't let a lifestyle business steal your lifestyle with Joshua DorkinJoshua Dorkin, creator of BiggerPockets.com, started his entrepreneurial journey in college when he built an online directory for colleges and universities around the world. Later, he became a real estate investor and, when he couldn't find information online to help solve his problems, he started his own website to share what he was learning and benefit others. Today, BiggerPockets.com has grown to be an authority in the real estate investing space.2015-11-0244 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole40 - Live within your means to prepare yourself for bigger things with Agie SundaramAgie Sundaram, the co-founder of Span Enterprises, spent 11 years as a cruise ship photographer before starting his own photography business. After having an epiphany at a photography conference and seeing his future should he stay on this path, he put everything on the line to grow a software business. Today, his company offers a variety of tax related web-based software.2015-10-2642 min
The UnconventionalsBridj: Driving a Better Commute with Pop-up Mass TransitThe morning commute on public transportation is rarely easy. You hope for a reliable, fast and comfortable ride but probably end up with a not-so-pleasant start to your day instead. That would all change if you used Bridj — a startup determined to give people a better way to get around.
Bridj uses billions of data points and algorithms to understand how cities move and create pop-up mass transit. Users pinpoint their current location and their end destination in the Bridj app. Bridj gives them a common pick up location, where they’ll commute to a common drop off p...2015-10-1937 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole39 - Action is the most important step with Yoram BaltinesterYoram Baltinester is the founder of Decisive Action Workshops. Born and raised in Israel, he chose to go down the corporate IT path before he was laid off in 2001. Seizing an opportunity to start an IT consulting business with a coworker that had also been laid off, Yoram build it into a profitable business and sold it several years later to focus on his passion. Today he is a personal development coach and is living his dream.2015-10-1940 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole38 - Let go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as self-worth with Eric TiversIn honor of ADHD awareness month, Eric Tivers, the owner of Tivers Clinical Specialties, shares his journey of launching into entrepreneurship despite being diagnosed with ADD in college. He was able to overcome that as an obstacle and launch a successful business helping those with ADHD and with high-functioning Autism.2015-10-1239 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole37 - Bonus: Start a global organization in your living room with Jacob CramerJacob Cramer, the founder of Love for the Elderly, was only 13 years old when he came up with an idea to send letters to the residents of nursing homes after volunteering in a nursing home. Today, he has grown it into a global organization that has delivered over 10,000 letters to nursing homes all over the country and he's only 15.2015-10-0719 min
Theater PeopleMichael Laurence & Annette O'Toole of "Hamlet in Bed"This week we're bringing you a special mini episode with a focus on the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway play "Hamlet in Bed," now playing at the Rattlestick Playwrights's Theater. The play is a two-hander starring Michael Laurence (who also wrote the play) and Annette O'Toole, and we have them both! Ticket information is available at www.rattlestick.org2015-10-0719 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole36 - Stop riding the fence with Shahara WrightSahara Wright, CEO of The CEO Effect, graduated from law school and went to work in family law. After she discovered she hated it, she tried to look for a job in business law. But after not being able to land a job in that area, she decided to make her own way and started her own law firm. Today, she helps small business owners think more strategically about their businesses.2015-10-0528 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole35 - Use your past as motivation to keep going with Rueben WoodRueben Wood is a celebrity journalist, media icon, and chef. He graduated from high school and got a taste of the music industry, but through a series of events brought on by bad management, he found himself homeless on the streets of Atlanta. He had a vision to start a media magazine for independent artists and launched the idea with no money in his pocket. Today, only four years later, he is fully supporting himself through his business ventures.2015-09-2827 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole34 - Feel the fear and do it anyway with Jan SpenceJan Spence, a professional speaker, sales trainer, one-on-one coach for small businesses, and business consultant, got her first taste of entrepreneurship when she was just 15, but it was after her husband had been laid off for the second time in two years from his "secure" job that they decided it was time to take the risk and make the move fully into owning their own business.2015-09-2136 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole33 - Work on your game or someone will pass you with Dre BaldwinDre Baldwin, an athlete, entrepreneur, author, publisher, speaker, and marketing and branding expert, played basketball for a division III school, but had a goal of playing professionally. He became an accidental entrepreneur after posting a tryout video on YouTube and people started commenting and asking him questions. Today, he has over 4000 videos posted and a strong fanbase that he has been successful monetizing.2015-09-1439 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole32 - It's never too late to be who you really are with Maura SweeneyMaura Sweeny, an author, podcaster, international speaker, and Huffington Post contributor, was brought up to be an attorney in New Jersey, but realized that she was on a trajectory for a career path that she had no passion for. It wasn't until she was 50 that she had the courage and confidence to step out on her own and be who she was always meant to be.2015-09-0935 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'TooleBONUS 03 - Report card, New & Noteworthy, and monetizationIn this bonus episode, I talk about how well the podcast is doing in terms of listens, how things will change now that New & Noteworthy has ended, how I am and how I plan to monetize, and my reasons for shifting from three episodes per week to one.2015-09-0720 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole31 - Boldness of action is a key to change and growth with Dean RobertsDean Roberts, author of I'll Fix My Head Before I'm Dead and a serial entrepreneur, was kicked out of school at 16 and went into the Navy. After a short corporate career, he went into the family business, began to find his way, and turned it into the largest doll house manufacturer in the world.2015-09-0430 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole30 - Let go of the nonsense and excuses with Kelly McCauseyKelly Mccauley, the owner of Solo Smarts, was a broke, single mother doing desktop publishing for her church office. Her need to make extra money and pay her bills was the beginning of what turned into a successful business around meeting the needs of solopreneurs.2015-09-0239 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole29 - Don't waste time on things that aren't going to serve you or the world with Chris BurnsChris Burns, owner of Burn It Up business coaching, graduated from college with a degree in electrical engineering, but it wasn't his passion. He got caught up in the party scene and eventually ended up getting arrested and spending the night in a jail cell. It was at that low moment that he realized he needed to be using his gifts and talents to help better the world and change the path he was on. Today he is the owner of a successful and growing coaching business and is filled with gratitude and possibility.2015-08-3131 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole28 - It's all about the relationships with Janelle & Rob AlexJanelle and Rob Alex, Relationship and Intimacy Experts, both started at a young age down the entrepreneurial path. After getting married, they bought a business that all they owned was tied to. The recession hit and they lost everything including their home. They clawed their way back and took all they learned in their marriage and today have found success in the relationship and intimacy arena.2015-08-2844 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole27 - You're not selling a product, you're selling yourself with Allen VaysbergAllen Vaysberg, owner of Amiveris Entreprises, Inc, started his career in IT to go after the money, but quickly realized his passion was in marketing and working with people. He founded an IT company that collapsed after 9/11 and left him in $300K in personal debt. He picked himself up and started a second business that was very successful, but he still hadn't found his calling. Today he has launched a business that is very much in line with who he is as a person.2015-08-2626 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole26 - Be yourself in every part of your business and life with Nicole K. LundyNicole K. Lundy is a money making brand strategist and lifestyle entrepreneur who worked on Wall Street before being put on disability for anxiety and depression. She decided to make a change and launch into business for herself instead of keep going down that path.2015-08-2423 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole25 - Knowing the difference between having resources and being resourceful with Vance MorrisVance Morris, the founder and CEO of Deliver Service Now Institute, started a franchise after getting laid off for a second time. But just two weeks after signing the paperwork, his wife nearly died. They decided to go forward and today, his business is very successful and he has taken all that he has learned and spawned a second business.2015-08-2143 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole24 - How you perceive your worth is going to determine your growth with Linda LeonLinda Leon, a media specialist, went from a successful career in commercial television to becoming an elementary school teacher to her husband and her both being laid off. She rediscovered her love for video production, started her own business, and never looked back.2015-08-1941 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole23 - It is your birthright to gather as much of the good life as you can with Gene RobinsonGene Robinson is an author and the owner of Positive Concepts Publishing Company. After growing up being told he would never amount to anything and struggling with obesity for the better part of his life, he took control. changed his thoughts, and wrote a book to help others do the same.2015-08-1727 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole22 - You gotta keep going after the goal you believe in with Brian HillsBrian Hills is the owner of a tech support company for computers and mobile devices and started his business on the side while he had a full-time job working in the wireless industry. He eventually took the leap and quit his job. Today, he is looking to expand his offerings and find ways to monetize online.2015-08-1425 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole21 - Do the inner work to erase your negative self-talk with Emily FilloramoEmily Filloramo worked in pharmaceutical sales for 27 years, sleep walking through her corporate job, before she was laid off. A financial advisor planted the idea that she should be an entrepreneur and she has never turned back.2015-08-1235 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole20 - You have to take chances or you'll never get out of the cubicle with Adam DickerAdam Dicker is a Domain Name Expert and former VP of GoDaddy. He has been voted one of the top ten most influential people on the internet and got his start in entrepreneurship by running two side businesses while he had a full-time job.2015-08-1028 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'TooleBONUS 02 - Calls to action, Instagram update, and embracing imperfectionIn this bonus episode, I peel back the curtain some more and share some wins, what I've learned about calls to action, provide an Instagram update, and talk about controlling what you can control and embracing imperfection.2015-08-0919 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole19 - Starting a business is much simpler than you think with Rachna JainRachna Jain is the owner of PopularPopulariy.com considers herself an accidental entrepreneur after helping build a psychology practice, asking for and receiving a raise, and four weeks later having that raise retroactively rescinded. That happened on a Thursday and by Monday she had her own practice.2015-08-0728 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole18 - Money is a by-product of your passion and need for freedom with Naresh VissaNaresh is a young entrepreneur and author that started in the corporate world after getting a solid education. He ran into some serious struggles early on, including a nasty lawsuit, and persevered after re-thinking being an entrepreneur.2015-08-0543 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole17 - Help people be better and do more with Victor ClarkeVictor Clarke, owner of Clarke Incorporated, went from the cutthroat sales industry in the hustle and bustle of Washington DC to buying a printing business in a small town in central Virginia after having a boss that made his life miserable.2015-08-0335 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole16 - Once you go forward you never want to go back with Lorena Monde & Diana KarpowiczAfter meeting each other while working for a Fortune 100 company, Lorena Monde and Diana Karpowicz of Truly You realized they were soul sisters and weren't satisfied with the corporate lifestyle. They leaned on each other and launched into entrepreneurship together.2015-07-3127 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole15 - You have to take a leap of faith at some point with Lisa KroeseWhen Lisa Kroese's husband took a dream job in Mojave, California, they moved across the country where they didn't know anyone. She leveraged her previous experience to start an estate sales company and has turned it into one of the premier businesses of its kind nationwide.2015-07-2935 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole14 - You're giving the world a gift with Rick GoodfriendRick Goodfriend is an author and public speaker that has endured a lifelong battle with ADHD and recently had a stroke that has changed the trajectory of his life. Even through his personal struggles, Rick has become a successful entrepreneur even if he is unable to stay focused on one idea for too long.2015-07-2743 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'TooleBONUS 01 - Establishing authority and conquering social mediaAfter receiving advice after a recent interview with Allen Vaysberg, he got me thinking about what it means to establish authority. Also, how I'm using an unlikely social media strategy to grow my audience.2015-07-2617 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole13 - Build credibility by delivering every single time with Erna KayErna Kay is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author. She realized quickly after working at a banking job that all of her efforts were for the benefit of the company. After that realization, she never looked back.2015-07-2423 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole12 - The difference between learning and knowing with Joe NicassioJoe Nicassio is a marketing expert and mentor for startup business owners. He was building a promising career in technology, but it never sit well with him that the company could get rid of him at any time. He found a mentor and pursued his passion in marketing.2015-07-2240 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole11 - You cannot climb a mountain alone with Brad RaneyBrad Raney, the CEO of Personal Performance Partnership discusses the struggles he had prior to nailing down his personal brand and how he took the seven habitual characteristics he developed as a way to encourage his coworkers and turned it into a book and business.2015-07-2039 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole10 - The comparison monster gets everyone in every way with Michael McManusMichael McManus talks about turning his passion into a successful photography business after nearly hitting rock bottom financially. Through the kindness of his in-laws during this time, it inspired and motivated him to start Gethrr whose mission is to improve, inspire, and impact positive change in the world.2015-07-1722 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole09 - The imagined obstacle is often greater than the real obstacle with Dr. Thomas E. BoyceDr. Thomas E. Boyce talks about breaking free from his traditional upbringing after becoming a PHD holding professor at a university. He went against his parents advice and his life has improved tremendously.2015-07-1535 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole08 - You don't have to be something special to be successful with Stephen OwensStephen Owens left his promising career at a CPA firm right after obtaining his masters degree to start, and change the perception of, a bail bonds business.2015-07-1338 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole07 - Creating a vision and ideology with Mayer DahanMayer Dahan, owner of Dahan Properties and Prime Five Homes talks discusses seizing an opportunity to build eco-friendly homes before other builders and why it's important to make a big impact more than big profits.2015-07-1022 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole06 - Have courage to stick to your ideals with Jim SweeneyJim Sweeney talks about going from a safe and successful corporate sales job to owning his first computer sales rep business and then completely changing directions with his MIKE sports cartoon character.2015-07-0835 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole05 – Getting through the black years with Guthrie ChamberlainGuthrie Chamberlain grew up on an apple orchard in Ohio, but today is the owner of the Venture Consulting Group and has started his own podcast dispensing wisdom.2015-07-0628 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole04 – Understanding the impostor syndrome with Taylor TrustyTaylor Trusty is the Owner of Blackstone Media and talks about the challenges of being a young and young-looking entrepreneur.2015-07-0639 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole03 – Why you should burn your bridges with Dr. Taylor ClarkDr. Taylor Clark developed a severe skin rash that kept him from being a full time dentist and able to support his business and family. He siezed the opportunity and opened a weekend dental school.2015-07-0630 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole02 – Sell Aspirin for soccer moms that like to hike with Seth CarlsonSeth Carlson of SRC Amplifiers talks about getting laid off from a well paid position after the auto warranty company he worked for went out of business and how that forced him to go after what he's always wanted.2015-07-0640 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole01 – Deliver value with every opportunity with Jed ReeseJed Reese - Owner of STRIVE Wealth and Protection Planning talks about how he left his 9 to 5 job with a large corporation by turning a hobby into a successful financial planning business.2015-07-0644 minThe Launching Point with Mike O'Toole00 - We're all in this togetherThis is the about me and about The Launching Point episode. I deep dive into why I'm doing this podcast and my hope to add value to people's lives.2015-07-0316 min
The UnconventionalsRumi Spice: Soldiers Turned Entrepreneurs Fight Opium With SaffronWhen thinking of great places for a startup, Afghanistan probably wouldn’t jump to the top of your list. But a few Army vets sensed an opportunity while serving there, and Rumi Spice — a company looking to grow the American saffron market— was born. More valuable by weight than gold, a saffron crop meant Afghan farmers could septuple their annual income with a single sale. But first they’d have to stop growing poppies. Which is difficult for a variety of reasons. Including the Taliban.
In this episode, host Mike O’Toole is joined by Kimberly Jung, Co-founder o...2015-05-0725 min
The UnconventionalsSmall Is Beautiful: Why Heady Topper Probably Won’t Be Coming To A Store Near YouIf you produced what many view as the best beer in the world, with a 100% rating by Beer Advocate, you’d probably expect to be living a life of fame. But that’s not the case for John and Jen Kimmich —founders of The Alchemist Brewery and the folks behind the world renowned Heady Topper. With the crazy demand for the highly rated double IPA, it’d be easy for the Kimmich’s to find a few investors and triple the size of their 9,000-barrel, Waterbury, VT facility. But instead, they chose the unconventional route — staying small. They’d rather be in con...2015-01-0836 min
The UnconventionalsMake No Little Plans: Lagunitas and the Craft Beer MovementThe next time you’re at your favorite bar, take a look at the beer menu and count how many craft choices are on it. Chances are the list is growing each day. So after you order a delicious brew, raise your glass in honor of Lagunitas Brewing Company.
Lagunitas reshaped the beer industry when it became one of the first brewers to regularly bottle an India Pale Ale. This helped create a craft beer craze, which is now posing a serious threat to big beer companies like Anheuser-Busch, Miller, and Coors. Lagunitas recently opened a brewery in...2014-12-0839 min
The UnconventionalsFast Food and a Living WageWalk into a fast food restaurant and count the number of smiling employees. With the way fast food workers are paid, chances are your count won’t be too high. That’s the MO John Pepper, founder and former CEO of Boloco, tried to erase when he started the burrito chain. Pepper wanted to create a culture where employees received better wages — which would lead to them caring more about their job and treating customers better. And hopefully the customers would be more satisfied with being treated well and it’d lead to future visits.
In this episode, ho...2014-11-2131 min
The UnconventionalsEvernoteWhen Evernote came along, it re-shaped note taking by giving us a way to use technology to remember things. Many thought the application would fail with the business model it had — there was no specific target audience and people could use it for free, forever. But what those naysayers didn’t see was that Evernote’s value to the user grows over time — and ultimately, that value is significant enough for people to pay for the premium version.
In this episode, host Mike O’Toole chats with Evernote’s Chief Technology Officer, Dave Engberg. They discuss how Evernote users...2014-11-0631 min
The UnconventionalsThe Beginner's Mind: Why Naiveté is a Critical Business AssetHaving a sense of naïveté is never a bad thing. Because there are no risks, when there are no rules.
In the Beginner’s Mind, the most outlandish and bizarre ideas could be the best. And who knows? Maybe they’re right.
In this episode, host Mike O’Toole is joined by David Rogers of the Columbia Business School to discuss the "Zen mentality" importance of naïveté for new, unconventional brands. Using previous guests – such as Higher Ground Farm and Unreal Brands – they explain how sometimes not having an expertise gives brands more options to succee...2014-09-0311 min
The UnconventionalsReinventing Retail, One Story at a TimeIs it a store, an agency, or a community center? According to founder Rachel Schechtman, Story is a little bit of all three. Based in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, Story is an unconventional boutique that reinvents itself every few weeks around a new theme, complete with new merchandise, brand partners, and in-store experiences. And while doing so, it’s reinventing the perceptions of what a brick-and-mortar shopping experience can be.
In this episode, host Mike O’Toole visits Story to chat with Rachel Schechtman. The two discuss the shortcomings of traditional retail, innovation within the c...2014-07-3028 min
The UnconventionalsIf You Can't Count It, It Doesn't CountMany unconventional brands are proving that you can succeed while managing around ideas that aren’t typically measurable. With the right leadership and culture, you can certainly get by defying conventional business practices.
In this episode, host Mike O’Toole discusses how unconventional brands are measuring success with David Rogers of the Columbia Business School. Using former Unconventionals guests as examples, they examine how disruptive brands are carrying out these practices.
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The Unconventionalsb.goodBelieve it or not, there can be such a thing as a “Good problem to have” in business. The highly popular fresh burger franchise b.good are finding themselves in these types situations lately as they continue to grow. Founded a decade ago in Boston with the mission to never be a "typical fast food joint," b.good always set out to make the best food possible made by people, not factories.
Now as they begin to expand to almost 50 locations across the east coast, PJA President Mike O'Toole sits with b.good Co-Founder and President Jon Olin...2013-11-0121 min
The UnconventionalsWarby ParkerOn this episode of The Unconventionals, host Mike O'Toole chats with Neil Blumenthal, cofounder of online eyewear retailer Warby Parker. Once labeled by GQ as "Netflix for glasses," Warby Parker has set out to change the perception that buying a pair of fashionable eyeglasses doesn't have to be a long-term and costly investment. In addition to a hearty entrepreneurial spirit and a start-up process with stories you'll have to hear to believe, Neil shares the true backbone of Warby Parker: Their dedication to giving back. Not only does Warby Parker aim to make fashionable eyewear affordable for the widest...2013-07-1028 min
The UnconventionalsIntel and the Creators ProjectOn this episode of The Unconventionals, host Mike O'Toole sits down with Intel's Creative Director, David Haroldsen to discuss The Creators Project: Intel's unique way connecting the future of chip technology with today's modern artist. This revolutionary partnership between Intel and VICE media allows visionary artists using technology in innovative ways to push the boundaries of creative expression. By doing so, Intel is able to gather insights from those who place unusually heavy demands on technology and, ultimately, generate new ideas for future capabilities for their chips. Enjoying the music in this episode? It's a special composition brought to...2013-06-0528 min
The UnconventionalsConverseOn this episode of The Unconventionals, host Mike O'Toole interviews Chief Marketing Officer Geoff Cottrill from Converse, about its innovative Brooklyn based recording studio - Rubber Tracks. For Converse, the sales of athletic shoes used to be very straightforward. Everyone wore Chuck Taylors. Over time the landscape for those shoes has become incredibly crowded, and looking at alternative ways to keep your brand top of mind is challenging. That's where Converse Rubber Tracks Studio comes into play. Rubber Tracks serves as a bridge between the Converse brand and young emerging bands, allowing them the opportunity to record their music i...2013-01-1029 min
The UnconventionalsRelayRidesIn this fourth episode of the season, host Mike O'Toole talks to Shelby Clark, Founder and Chief Community Officer of RelayRides. Based in San Francisco, CA and founded in 2010, RelayRides is a peer-to-peer carsharing service. It allows private car-owners to rent out their vehicles on a short-term basis. RelayRides gets attention for an innovative idea that addresses a multi-billion dollar economic opportunity and greens cities with an alternative to car ownership. But it is also a small, rapidly growing business, and is balancing a big vision around collaborative commerce with the scrappy realities of building an unconventional business: making t...2012-12-0630 min
The UnconventionalsDollar Shave ClubIn our third show of the season, host Mike O'Toole talks to Michael Dubin, CEO, Dollar Shave Club. From a baby shaving a man's head to a machete-wielding CEO dancing with a leaf blower, Michael Dubin's Dollar Shave Club video has reached over 7.3 million views on YouTube. His no-nonsense, tell it like it is, "Our Blades Are F**king Great" approach helped this company go from an unknown startup to an overnight brand success story people can't get enough of.2012-11-1329 min