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Enterrupt KCEp49 - Kelly Magee | Q39 Restaurant | BBQ Pit To PlateHello world! The following is a conversation with Co-Founder and CEO of Q39 Restaurant, Kelly Magee. She and her late husband, Rob Magee, co-founded Q39 Restaurant in 2014. Q39 quickly exploded into the Kansas City BBQ scene, elevating itself as a top destination for all Kansas City BBQ seekers. But where did this high quality BBQ restaurant experience derive from? We sit with Kelly to get familiar with the origins of Q39, the past challenges they have faced, and what the future looks like for this Kansas City BBQ staple! Before we say more, we want to say, Rest in...2025-06-251h 18
The Joy Of EntertainingGene Lionell Magee Jr - EntertainerIn this episode The Mascot Dude is joind Gene Lionell Magee Jr. He is a well-traveled emcee with over two decades of performance experience under his belt. With a brief stint in the US Navy with an honorable discharge, this veteran went and joined the circus as a ringmaster for a Russian Circus at Six Flags Over Georgia and has been on a Forrest Gump like path in the entertainment industry. Some highlights include, but not limited to: Game Lab assistant /Slime Maker at Nickelodeon Studios at Universal OrlandoWarm Up Host for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling Impact Media Emcee...2025-03-271h 38
TubbTalk: The Podcast for Managed Service Providers[171] Rob Rae: How to Break Barriers and Build MSP EcosystemsIn this interview, Richard Tubb speaks to Rob Rae, Corporate Vice President of Community and Ecosystems for Pax8. They're a cloud marketplace for future-focused managed service providers (MSP). After 20 years in the channel, Rob has a lot of advice on how to build better MSP ecosystems.Richard asks Rob for his thoughts on the recent Pax8 Beyond EMEA event, how he thinks events impact the wider MSP community and what the plans are for future conferences.Rob shares his journey in the channel and why he left Datto to work at Pax8, as well as...2024-12-151h 09
Mystical/CynicalEp. 11 - "Art Prostitution"This one is really, really good... not by our standards, but by our projection of your standards, 100% guaranteed.Opening music by Jaymee CarpenterClosing song "Meds" by Rob Giles, produced by Jaymee Carpenter*Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *PSYCHOSPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP w/ JAYMEE contact: lacee@loveistheauthor.com for a free consultation*MYSTI-CYNI'S!!! Enter the offer code "MC25" at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total purchase at checkout. Support the s...2024-09-131h 01
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchCrowdfunding for your Startup with Kane Jackson from MaslowWhen you hear the word crowdfunding you might think about that Kickstarter you backed for that groovy new gadget that you may or may not have ever received, or the GoFundMe that you donated to help someone going through something terrible, but until recently you may not think of it as viable option for funding your startup.One person who done much more than think about it is Kane Jackson, Kane is the cofounder and CEO of Maslow. A new fintech that is aiming to create a majority customer owned financial instution that serves and represents...2024-07-0146 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchHow does bootstrapping make you a better founder? with Yaniv BernsteinAt the start, every business is a bootstrapped business. Founders inject their own capital and/or sweat to get things rolling, and then work out what funding model or models is most likely to work for their idea.It’s easy to want to skip through the hard bits and get to the moment where cash is raining down from the sky, but there are things about bootstrapping that give you insights into building businesses that you don’t get anywhere else.To talk about the ways that bootstrapping can make you a bett...2024-06-1153 min
World at War ComicsGhost Machine News - Rob Leigh & Brad Anderson talk what its like being part of Ghost Machine!Colorist Brad Anderson and letterer Rob Leigh have officially joined the ranks of Ghost Machine's exclusive creator roster published by Image Comics. Globally recognized as absolute masters of their craft, Anderson and Leigh have already been integral to Ghost Machine’s success since the company’s official launch at New York Comic-Con in October 2023. Anderson and Leigh have joined fellow Ghost Machine co-owners and co-creators Jason Fabok, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Geoff Johns, Lamont Magee, Francis Manapul, Brad Meltzer, Ivan Reis, Peter Snejbjerg, Peter J. Tomasi, and Maytal Zchut, who are all fully exclusive to Ghost Machine for...2024-06-0754 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchBuilding a Startup in Today's Landscape with Jo Agresta from AbodeyBootstrapping a startup is not for the faint of heart. If you really commit to the journey, there are plenty of lows and setbacks to face before you reach a high - if you ever do.We know the success stories, but not always the pivots and failures that came before them. So what is building a startup really like in 2024?Our guest for this episode is right in the thick of it. Jo Agresta is the CEO and Founder of Abodey, the Ultimate AI Home Buyer's agent. --------2024-05-1039 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchTackling SaaS as a Startup Founder with Kirk Drage of LeapSheepSoftware as a service, or SaaS, has been responsible for much of the explosive growth of tech as we know it. What is it like to found and build in the world of SaaS startups? How does your approach as a founder have to change if you know you’re going to be entering the world of Software as a Service?To help us unpack this we're joined by Kirk Drage, tech veteran and founder and CEO of LeapSheep. --------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus...2024-05-0644 min
2 Giant Goofballs: A NY Giants PodcastRating The Other NFC East 2024 Draft Classes: Who Came Out On Top?Send us a textWelcome back to another exciting episode of 2 Giant Goofballs, where Drew and Rob, your favorite Giants enthusiasts, delve deep into the NFC East's 2024 draft classes and dissect how they could impact the divisional landscape. Grab your favorite Giants jersey, settle in, and let's dive into the action-packed world of NFL draft analysis!First up on the agenda is a comprehensive review of the Philadelphia Eagles' draft selections. From their first-round cornerback Quinyon Mitchell out of Toledo to their intriguing late-round prospects, Drew and Rob leave no stone unturned as they evaluate...2024-05-021h 31The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchImpact Startups with Annette Rose of Kids Get MoneyYou may have heard the term "Impact Startup" and wondered what it really means. In broad terms, an impact startup is a business that is designed to solve major societal problems, But what does that look like in reality? What are some examples of impact startups and how do you start? To help us unpack this, we're joined by Annette Rose, founder of the Impact Startup Kids Get Money is a fun, easy to use online program that gives kids money skills for life. Annette joins us to share her journey and what...2024-03-2652 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchWhat startups need to know about the law with Talt Anast from Allied LegalGetting a startup up and running seems to come with an endless to do list, and while some things are exciting, others are just plain necessary. Knowing when you need to formalise the legal structure of your business, what to choose and how to do it can be overwhelming, so we’ve invited Talt Anast from Allied Legal to help us work out w2hat is whatAllied Legal is a Melbourne-base firm that focuses legal solutions and advice to innovative businesses and entrepreneurial minds.--------The Bootstrap is...2024-03-1649 min
Outside of the BoxTalkin' Nerdy w/ Gene Magee from FOX TV's The FloorIn this new recurring interview series which I am now calling "Floor Fridays", I chatted with Gene Magee who was dubbed "King of the Floor" and went on one of the greatest runs seen on the show. We talked about how being acquaintances with a fellow Floor contestant led him to being on the show, how being a natural entertainer impacted his performance on the show, a big debate about the level of specificity required in the answers during some of the duels, plus a very cool story about a chat Gene had with Host Rob Lowe on how...2024-03-1552 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchStartup Operations with Tiffany Ashdown from The Product BusThere's no end to the list of things a founder needs to think about at the start of the startup journey. Operations might be seen as something that comes later, but laying the groundwork in the early days, without overdoing it, can lead to a much easier path to scale. Tiffany Ashdown, experienced Operations Manager and Co-Founder / COO of The Product Bus, joins us to discuss. --------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. T...2024-03-0736 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchDo Startups Have an Ageism Problem? - with Kirstin Hunter from TechstarsDo Startups have an Ageism Problem?We recorded our discussion with Kirstin Hunter prior to the WGEA gender pay gap report release, but the discussion couldn’t be more timely.One element of the WGEA report showed that the pay gap for women increases by age range. While you might look at that stat and say it shows the gap is closing generationally, it’s a stark reminder of the additional barriers that older women face in the workforce. Kirstin Hunter the Managing Director (NSW) at Techstars - a longtime mento...2024-02-2848 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchTalent Aquisition for Startups with Steve Grace from The Nudge GroupBuilding the right team is an essential part of early stage startups. Finding a balance of skills, experience, and personalities can truly be a make or break factor.To discuss the best ways to approach talent acquisition when you’re bootstrapping, I’m joined by Steve Grace, founder and CEO of The Nudge Group, a specialist recruitment company focusing on the startup space. The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and...2024-02-2146 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchWhat you don't know about being a funded startup with Nick ChangFrom the outside, achieving investment in your startup feels like a peak achievement, but the reality is its the start of a much steeper climb that has its upsides and its downs. Someone who knows this journey very well is Nick Chang, who has founded and successfully exited more than one company, and this episode he joins us to help shed some light on what you mightn't know about being funded,. -----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. T...2024-02-1436 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchMarket Positioning with Michelle Picoto from Deepstar StrategicAs a product focused startup podcast, it’s impossible to spend too much time talking about market positioning. What is it and what simple and affordable strategies can bootstrapping founders use to find it, reassess it, and find it again? To unpack that I’m joined by Michelle Picoto, Michelle is the Co-Founder of Deepstar Strategic. She's spent the last 17 years driving business growth through positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies, across tech startups, agencies, and enterprises in Europe and Australia.-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Produc...2024-02-0753 min
Beyond BoardsEpisode 70 - John RattrayEpisode 70 with John Rattray, skateboarder, strategist and mental health awareness activist from Aberdeen, Scotland. Together we discussed his life and career, from picking up his first board in Aberdeen in the late 80’s to working in consumer strategy at Nike in Portland, Oregon, and everything in between through surprise questions from long-time friends of his: Colin Kennedy, Danijel Stankovic, Anthony Claravall, Mark Baines, Kaspar Van Lierop, Joel Curtis, Dan Magee, Skin Phillips, Eric Swisher, Diego Bucchieri, Silas Baxter-Neal, Joel Pippus, Kristin Ebeling, John Gardner, Kelly Bird, Rob Mathieson, Benson Kaai, Jon Horner and Michael Bur...2024-02-051h 39The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchFounder Wellbeing and Growth with Kim Kerton from Unemployed and AfraidOn this episode, we're joined by Kim Kerton from Good Side of The Bed - and the host, creator, and producer of Unemployed & Afraid - a small business podcast for the brave self-employed with 100 episodes. Kim is also a creative and commercially minded podcast strategist, helping brands and business owners build themselves big podcasts.There’s a lot to learn from Kim’s entrepreneurial journey, which started at the age of 21, and we're going to cover it all, with a lot for early stage founders to consider and learn from on the topic of Fo...2024-01-2959 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchTaking the Entrepreneurial Leap with Jane Del Rosso of The Business of FoodWe're back for 2024 with brand new episodes starting this week! In our first show of 2024, we're joined by Jane Del Rosso of The Business of Food to talk about "Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap".When do you know it’s time to take the lead and follow your entrepreneurial dream? Can you leave it too late? What are the pitfalls to look out for? We talk about this and much more. We also look at how so much of the product mindset and strategy is the same across both digital and physical products. -----...2024-01-2442 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchDeveloping an Engaging Brand with Garry Williams of Tractor VenturesWith new startups popping up every other minute standing out is important. Beyond a memorable brand identify is the experience that your prospects and customers have with your business. In this episode we're joined by Garry Williams, the Director of Engagement at Tractor Ventures. Over the last three years Tractor Ventures has built a recognisable brand and voice as the premier alt-capital funding solution for Australian and New Zealand Startups, and Garry has had a pivotal role in shaping the brand and the customer experience. We're going to unpack that experience, as well as...2023-12-2057 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchHow a Project Mindset Can Kill Your StartupDo you know the difference between a product mindset and a project mindset? Which one you apply to your startup can have a major impact on your chances of success.On this Bootstrap Bites, we're discussion "How a project mindset can kill your startup". What's the difference between product / project mindset, how can you use the strengths of each at the right times in the startup journey, and what are the traps to avoid? We have the answers!-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product...2023-12-1831 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchThe Basics of Venture Capital with Sramana MitraThe venture capital space is a world unto its own, and when founders misunderstand what it is and isn’t the results can be disastrous.What are the basics you need to know, and how should a bootstrapping founder navigate it? To unpack we're joined by Sramana Mitra. Sramana is the founder and CEO of the global virtual incubator and accelerator One Million by One Million, and a highly regarded Silicon Valley entrepreneur and strategist.-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was dev...2023-12-1435 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchBootstrap Bites: Startup Pitch Red FlagsDoes the language you use in your startup pitch communicate what you intend, or does it send the wrong message altogether?On this Bootstrap Bites, we talk through five of the biggest red flags that our host Scotty Allen keeps an ear out when listening to startup ideas. Are you guilty of any of these? Listen to find out, and discover better things to say instead!-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode...2023-12-1133 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchCracking the Code of Total Addressable Market with Alex UrquhartTotal Addressable Market, or TAM, is an important validation metric that is often misunderstood and misused, so how do you navigate TAM without getting lost in the numbers, and how relevant is TAM to bootstrapping founders?To unpack this, we're joined by Alex Urquhart - a growth and product marketing specialist and the founder of Market Science, helping businesses understand, prioritise & action the next steps in growing their business.The Bootstrap is your twice-weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.E...2023-12-0753 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchBootstrap Bites: Q&A with Scotty Allen - Founder of The Product BusWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. The Bootstrap is now coming to you twice a week! Our Thursday episodes will follow the format we’ve been using so far, with sta...2023-12-0546 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchBeing a First Time Founder with Roann Junio-Hartmann of CobberWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Roann Junio-Hartmann of Cobber to share her inspiring first-time founder story, which has plenty of tips for boostrapping founders. 2023-11-2938 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchSelling Without a Product with Andrew SharpeWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Andrew Sharpe - Tech and Scaleup Advisor / Early Stage Investor - to discuss "Selling without a product"2023-11-2354 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchMarket Positioning for Bootstrapped Startups with Erin ClarkWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Erin Clark from The Exchange Collective to look at Market Positioning for Bootstrapped Startups.Market Fit, o...2023-11-1545 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchBridging the Startup Gender Gap with Kirstin Hunter and Nikki TuganoWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Kirstin Hunter of Techstars and Nikki Tugano of SeenCulture to discuss the impact of the Startup Muster Report and S...2023-11-1348 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchFinding Your First Customers with Sean GrealyWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.This episode, we're joined by Sean Grealy of Sell Anything to discuss Finding Your First Customers. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. -----2023-11-0840 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchCan you Bootstrap a Unicorn? - with Yaniv BernsteinWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.This episode, Founder, Tech Executive and Podcaster Yaniv Bernstein joins host Scotty Allen to ask - Can you Bootstrap a Unicorn?Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. 2023-11-0246 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchWhat is a Founder Mindset? - with Preethi MohanWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Founder, Advisor, and Podcaster Preethi Mohan joins host Scotty Allen to ask - What is a Founder Mindset?Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. Find out more a...2023-10-3030 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchNavigating the Competition with Jason JestinWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Transformation Consultant and Coach Jason Jestin joins host Scotty Allen to look at the right timing and strategies to use when considering your startup competitor analysisEach week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their...2023-10-2538 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchThe Problem with Problems - with Amanda WalkerWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Amanda Walker (Aussie Holiday Stays) joins host Scotty Allen to unpack the challenge of finding the right problem to solve in the right way, using her experience building a two-way marketplace as an example. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and...2023-10-2428 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchIdea Validation Dos and Donts with Matt AinsworthWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Matt Ainsworth (Startup Founder Mindset) joins host Scotty Allen to look at the main reasons startups fail - not finding product market fit, and how good strategies in idea validation can help.\Each week we'll look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup...2023-10-1827 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchBootstrapping Basics with Gavin ReddropWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.In our first episode, host Scotty Allen joined by business innovation expert, founder, and author Gavin Reddrop to unpack what bootstrapping a startup really means, and whether or not it’s for you. Each week we'll look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can...2023-10-1140 min
The Really Fun, Wow! ShowWho Cares!In this episode, Daren discusses what it must feel like to rob an armored car and a bunch of other things. 2023-07-1929 min
CinemaholicsThe Little Mermaid (2023) – Directed by Rob MarshallWell, Disney remade another one of their classic animated movies in live-action format, which means it's time to dive into The Little Mermaid, from the same director of the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie. We open the show this week briefly chatting about other movies we're looking forward to this coming month, then it's onto our review and a general look at what's coming next for these Disney live-action remakes. Last, we finish the show with the Rotten Tomatoes Game and a bonus segment looking at a ranking of the Disney live-action remakes according to their RT scores.2023-05-291h 03
Film OptixThe Little Mermaid Review: A Faithful Reimagining (Spoiler Free)Send us a textIn this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free thoughts and insights on the live-action remake of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'. The youngest of King Triton's daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life -- a...2023-05-2230 min