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The Next RoundThe Untold Mental Battle Every Door Knocker FacesIn this raw and unfiltered episode, we sit down with Jenz Bunnel — a powerhouse in sales with a refreshingly honest perspective — to uncover the hidden battle behind the quotas, commissions, and constant grind. We dive deep into the connection between high-performance sales environments and the toll it can take on mental health.Jenz shares personal stories, hard-won lessons, and how learning to protect your mindset can be the ultimate sales skill. If you’ve ever felt the burnout, the pressure to perform, or the emotional highs and lows of the sales world... this episode is for you.W...2025-05-1931 min
The Next RoundShandon Cole’s Vision for the Future of Pest Control: The Vantage PointShandon Cole is the Founder and CEO of Vantage Marketing, the nation’s largest pest control marketing company, based in Provo, Utah. Established in 2010, Vantage specializes in door-to-door sales, providing summer sales opportunities primarily to college students. Under Cole’s leadership, the company has grown to operate in over 40 major cities. As a entrepreneur he continues to build one of the most successful portfolios in the space.In addition to running Vantage, Shandon Cole consults on the acquisition and sale of pest control companies, leveraging his deep industry expertise and extensive network. He’s worked closely with both b...2025-04-0548 min
Learning Basketball2025 Wings Only NBA Draft, Closeout Creation, Draft Philosophy with Roshan Potluri of Mexico City Los Capitanes Scouting & Analytics - Potential of Noa Essengue, Collin Murray-Boyles, Carter BryantEp. 49 Learning Basketball with Roshan Potluri @PickAndRoRoshan works in Scouting and Analytics with Los Capitanes, the G League team in Mexico City, is the Founder of Pistons Fleet, and covers the NBA Draft for Swish Theory
Today we learn about Closeout Creation, Draft Philosophy, and Draft the Best Wings in the 2025 NBA DraftTimestamps:00:00 Introduction & Background06:24 Experience Working with Mexico City Los Capitanes: Insights from the G League10:26 Closeout Creation: The Fulcrum of NBA Offenses25:15 Draft Philosophy: Evaluating NBA Draft Prospects41:14 The 2025 Wi...2025-04-021h 40
The Next RoundFrom Startup to $10M in Year One 🚀:Momentum MarketingIn this episode, we sit down with Landen Holman and Brant Wallace, the powerhouse duo behind Momentum Marketing—a D2D sales and marketing company that skyrocketed to $10 million in revenue in just their first year. We dive into their winning strategies, sales culture, and the mindset that fuels rapid growth. Whether you're in door-to-door sales, marketing, or business development, this conversation is packed with insights on scaling fast, building strong teams, and dominating your industry.2025-03-2442 min
The Next RoundOver $1 Billion in Sales: Insights from Jess Reagan, CRO at PaivJess Reagan is the Chief Revenue Officer at Paiv, where he leads the company's revenue strategy and growth initiatives. With extensive experience in sales, marketing, and customer success, Jess has played a pivotal role in scaling Paiv's impact and ensuring the company’s position as a leader in its field. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a unique ability to bridge the gap between customer needs and business goals, focusing on creating sustainable, long-term growth. His deep expertise in revenue generation and his innovative approach to business development have earned him recognition as a thought leader in the tech in...2025-03-1045 min
The Next RoundWindows of Opportunity: Scaling Success with Levi HenrieLevi Henrie is the co-founder and CEO of Performance Windows, a leading door-to-door window-replacement company in the United States. Under his leadership, Performance Windows has achieved remarkable growth, scaling to a $90 million enterprise and capturing nearly 50% of the national market share in door-to-door window sales.2025-02-2149 min
The Next RoundEmpowering Growth: Chris Shipley on Scaling Success in the Solar IndustryChris Shipley is the Chief Growth Officer at LGCY Solar, bringing over 20 years of expertise in technology sales, marketing, corporate strategy, partner management, and executive leadership. Passionate about leveraging technology and data to drive results, Chris has a proven track record of creating new business cases and revenue streams for both companies and clients. In this episode, he shares his journey in the solar industry, discusses the strategies behind LGCY Solar’s growth, and offers insights on how businesses can scale in a rapidly evolving market.2025-02-0343 min
The Next RoundNavigating Seed Rounds with Renato VillanuevaIn this episode of The Next Round, Renato Villanueva, founder of Parallel, shares his journey of raising his first seed round and building his company from the ground up. He provides invaluable insights on when to seek capital, how to approach fundraising, and strategies for working with investors. Whether you're a first-time founder or scaling your business, Renato’s advice will help you navigate the complex world of fundraising and set you on the path to success.2025-01-0243 min
The Next RoundFrom Accounting Partner to Tech Disruptor: Tyler's Leap to Co-Founding EvereeFrom partner at a public accounting firm to risk taker and technology co founder Listen to Tyler’s story of how he took a massive leap to create Everee and now runs one of the largest technology and payroll platforms. 2024-12-2043 min
The Bearhug Experience(Funding Recap #12) Bearhug Recruiting's Early & Growth Stage Tech Startup Funding Recap! 7/1/24Here’s this week’s startup funding recap:
1. Kinetic, led by Nikhil Naikal, raised $21 million in Series B funding. Kinetic provides digital maintenance for modern vehicles, including EVs, using AI and robotics through its network of service centers.
2. M2X Energy, led by Josh Browne, raised $40 million in Series B funding. M2X Energy develops systems to convert methane into low-carbon methanol, addressing methane emissions with sustainable solutions.
3. Aether Fuels, led by Conor Madigan, has raised a $34 million Series A funding round. Aether Fuels uses the Fischer-Tropsch process to convert waste carbon into sust...2024-10-2407 min