Wild Business Growth Podcast
Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur shares the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business - and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy's Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter, Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting
Wed, April 16, 2025
Nikki Seaman – Olive Reimaginer, Freestyle Snacks Founder
Nikki Seaman, the Founder & CEO of Freestyle Snacks, joins the show to share her journey from avoiding olives to reimagining olives in delicious snack form. Hear why olives are so polarizing, how to get customer feedback early on, how to differentiate your food brand, The Brineusual of fun facts about olives, and olive the puns. Connect with Nikki at FreestyleSnacking.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, April 09, 2025
Emily Cho – Prison Teacher, Juvie for STEM Founder
Emily Cho, the Founder of Juvie for STEM aka JSTEM, joins the show to share her journey from volunteering in prisons to creating the largest youth-led education technology nonprofit. Hear what makes prison so fascinating, what you can learn from teaching in prison, how to structure your business, how to run a business with limited time, and Emily’s work with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Connect with Emily at JuvieForSTEM.org
Wed, April 02, 2025
Len Kretchman – Uncrustables Creator, Bread Kneads Co-Founder
Len Kretchman, the Creator of Uncrustables and Co-Founder of Bread Kneads, joins the show to share his journey from college football star to creating the crustless PB&J sandwich that became a billion-dollar brand. Hear how his wife Emily came up with the idea for Uncrustables, the insights that made them possible to produce, the moment they knew it would be a success, how they sold Uncrustables to Smucker's, and Len’s favorite route to run as a wide receiver. Connect with Len at BreadKneadsLLC.com and Orders@BreadKneads.net
Wed, January 29, 2025
Anne Candido & April Martini – ForthRight People, Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business
Anne Candido & April Martini, the Co-Founders of ForthRight People and Co-Hosts of Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business, join the show to share their journey from P&G and the agency world to helping businesses grow through strategy & brand building. Hear how to find your business partner, how to know when it’s time to pivot your business, how to use your podcast as your primary marketing strategy, how to batch your podcast recordings, and the song Anne can’t stand. Connect with Anne & April on LinkedIn, ForthRight-People.com , and check out Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business . Stay tuned at the end of this episode for a special announcement about the Wild Business Growth podcast
Wed, January 22, 2025
Greg Fisher – Kelley Entrepreneurship Professor, The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress
Greg Fisher, the Kelley Professor of Entrepreneurship and Author of The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress, joins the show to share his journey from accountant in South Africa to teaching the next generation of entrepreneurs at Indiana University (IU). Hear how to become a college professor, the mistakes many new entrepreneurs make, how to keep things simple as an entrepreneur, how to maintain a sense of urgency, and the moment Greg felt truly at home in Bloomington. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn and check out his book on Amazon
Wed, January 15, 2025
Alan Kraft & Jim Kabakow – Media Horizons, Bin 113, Wine Across America
Alan Kraft & Jim Kabakow, the Co-Founders & Managing Partners of Bin 113, join the show to share their journey from starting, growing, and selling Media Horizons to building the wine marketing company for wineries in all 50 states. Hear how to start a marketing agency, how to add more services to your business, how to sell your business, the marketing opportunity for wineries in the US, and Alan & Jim’s favorite wine regions outside the US. Connect with Alan & Jim on LinkedIn, Bin113.com , and check out Wine Across America
Wed, January 08, 2025
Ashley Lynn Priore – Chess for NFL Teams, Queens Gambit & Queenside Ventures
Ashley Lynn Priore, the Founder & CEO of Queens Gambit and Queenside Ventures, joins the show to share her journey from 4-year-old chess prodigy to teaching girls and NFL teams chess, life, and entrepreneurship skills. Hear how to start a business while you’re in school, start multiple businesses, take risks, work with professional sports teams, and Ashley’s top chess tips. Connect with Ashley at QGChess.org , QueensideVentures.com , and on LinkedIn
Tue, December 31, 2024
Sasha Siddhartha – Thrive Market Co-Founder, Healthy & Sustainable Online Groceries
Sasha Siddhartha, the Co-Founder & CTO of Thrive Market, joins the show to share his journey from growing up in several countries to building the healthy & sustainable online grocery store with over 1.6 million members. Hear how to immerse yourself in a new culture, create a company mission that attracts a strong team, use a membership model, invent new recipes, and the longest coding sprint Sasha’s ever done. Connect with Sasha at ThriveMarket.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, December 18, 2024
Tom Kubiniec – SecureIt Tactical Founder, Military Weapon Storage
Tom Kubiniec, the President & CEO of SecureIt Tactical, joins the show to share his journey from heavy metal guitarist to creating the global leader in military weapon storage & armory design. Hear how to become the authority in your space, focus on simplicity & innovation, work with the military, the hardest song Tom’s ever played on guitar, and what kept him going on a 2,000-foot ice climb. Connect with Tom at SecureItTactical.com and on LinkedIn
Thu, December 12, 2024
Dr. Steven Pritzker – Encyclopedia of Creativity, Creativity for Entrepreneurs
Dr. Steven Pritzker, the Creativity Professor, TV Writer, and Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Creativity, joins the show to share his journey from writing for The Mary Tyler Moore Show to teaching college students how to stay creative. Hear what makes a great writers’ room, why creativity is important for entrepreneurs, how to think outside-the-box, how to create a long creative work, and how creativity has changed over the years
Wed, December 04, 2024
Gary Arndt – Everything Everywhere Daily, Traveling Polymath
Gary Arndt, the Host of Everything Everywhere Daily and Award-Winning Travel Blogger & Photographer, joins the show to share his journey from selling his house to travel the world in 2007 to starting the daily podcast that gets over 1.5 million downloads per month. Hear what you need to know before traveling the world, how to create a daily podcast, how to stay curious, the most fascinating stories Gary’s covered, and the era he’d love to time travel to. Connect with Gary at Everything-Everywhere.com and check out his podcast Sign up for Podcaster’s Kit 6: https://bloggingconcentrated.com/members/aff/go/max/?i=91
Wed, November 27, 2024
Dr. Andrew Branstetter – ER Doctor, My Brother
Dr. Andrew Branstetter, the ER Doctor and best brother in the world, joins the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by his brother, Max Branstetter. Hear his journey to becoming an ER Doctor, how to switch between being nocturnal and daytime, how to handle when patients die, infamous stories of butterflies & birds, and the best lesson he’s learned from Mom & Dad. Connect with Andrew on Instagram @AndrewBranstetter
Wed, November 20, 2024
Nadia Neytcheva – International Urgent Care, Doctorsa Co-Founder
Nadia Neytcheva, the Co-Founder & CEO of Doctorsa, joins the show to share her journey from starting an in-person clinic in Rome to curating English-speaking doctors for no-stress urgent care across over 30 countries. Hear how to start a business in the medical space, how to pivot to an online business, how to optimize your processes, how to expand your business to new countries, and the most confusing English word. Connect with Nadia at Doctorsa.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, November 13, 2024
Jake Peters – The Modern Travel Agency, Fora Co-Founder
Jake Peters, the Co-Founder and Chief Product & Technology Officer of Fora, joins the show to share his journey from studying computer science to building The Modern Travel Agency. Hear why the travel industry is ripe for disruption, the tools & flexibility Fora offers travel advisors, how to stand out with your tech, how to write bedtime stories with ChatGPT & AI, and the best travel perks. Connect with Jake at ForaTravel.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, November 06, 2024
Dane Barnes – Beach Shade Brothers, Shibumi Co-Founder
Dane Barnes, the Co-Founder of Shibumi, joins the show to share his journey from learning from Adam Grant at UNC to creating The Original Wind Powered Beach Shade. Hear how to start a business with your sibling and/or best friend, how to prototype your product, the NASCAR Wind Tunnel that helped make Shibumi a success, how to keep your eye out for problems & solutions, and Dane’s favorite beaches in North Carolina. Connect with Dane at ShibumiShade.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, October 30, 2024
Vitaliy Raskalov – Urban Explorer & Photographer, On The Roofs Founder
Warning: the activities discussed in this episode are extremely dangerous. Vitaliy Raskalov, the Urban Explorer, Photographer, and Founder of On The Roofs, joins the show to share his journey from climbing trees as a kid to scaling the tallest skyscrapers in the world. Hear how he pulled off his most famous climbs, how to find your courage, how to be strategic with your social media content, whether he ever gets afraid of heights, and Wild tales from his motorcycle adventures across Asia. Connect with Vitaliy on Instagram @Raskalov and YouTube @OnTheRoofs
Wed, October 23, 2024
Hannah Redmond – Care Package Customizer, Happy Box Co-Founder
Hannah Redmond, the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Happy Box, joins the show to share her journey from creating a breakup care package for her sister Ariel to building the one-stop shop for gifting with her. Hear the Valentine’s Day breakup that inspired Happy Box, how to build an eCommerce website, how to create your own fulfillment center, how to start a business with your sibling, and some fun facts about SNICKERS. Connect with Hannah at HappyBoxStore.com , on Instagram @HappyBox , and on LinkedIn
Wed, October 16, 2024
Maxime Barbier – Timeleft Co-Founder, Loneliness Fighter
Maxime Barbier, the Co-Founder and CEO of Timeleft, joins the show to share his journey from going all in on vertical video to connecting strangers for dinner around the world every Wednesday. Hear the logistics behind Timeleft, how they match people, what’s driven their growth, how to keep your business concept strong and simple, and the Sydney Segment of operations questions. Connect with Maxime at Timeleft.com , on LinkedIn , and Instagram @MaximeBarbier
Wed, October 09, 2024
Cara Bognar – NIL Sports Lessons, Top Tier Lessons Founder
Cara Bognar, the Founder and CEO of Top Tier Lessons, joins the show to share her journey from Captain of the University of Illinois Swim Team to matching student athletes with parents looking for sports lessons for their kids. Hear the impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), how to expand your business to multiple cities, how to keep the hours flexible for your team, the hardest swimming stroke, and what Cara learned growing up as the oldest of 5 siblings. Connect with Cara at TopTierLessons.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, September 25, 2024
Ben Erwin – Charitybuzz, The Secret Bucket List
Ben Erwin, the CEO of Charitybuzz, joins the show to share his journey from deciding between money and nonprofits to leading the provider of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that support charities. Hear how to inspire your team and customers, provide magical experiences, create new offerings, start a business with a charity component, and the most memorable experiences offered on Charitybuzz. Connect with Ben at Charitybuzz.com
Wed, September 18, 2024
Jess Weiner – Cultural Expert for Brands, Talk to Jess Founder
Jess Weiner, the Cultural Expert and Founder and CEO of Talk to Jess, joins the show to share her journey from playwright to advising the world’s leading brands on the issues facing women and girls today. Hear the story behind the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty and the rebrand of Barbie, how to establish yourself as an expert, how to get your first big client, how to decide if a risk is worth taking as a brand, and what happened when Jess missed that ferry in Crete. Connect with Jess on LinkedIn , on Instagram @ImJessWeiner , and at JessWeiner.com
Wed, September 11, 2024
Jamila Musayeva – Etiquette Coach, YouTube Educator
Jamila Musayeva, the Certified Etiquette Coach and Author, joins the show to share her journey from learning several languages to teaching etiquette to over a million subscribers on YouTube. Hear the most difficult language to learn, the rules of business etiquette, why etiquette and first impressions are so important, how to grow your YouTube Channel, and the biggest etiquette mistake people make. Connect with Jamila at JamilaMusayeva.com , on YouTube @JamilaMusayeva , on Instagram @Jamila_Musayeva , and on Patreon
Wed, September 04, 2024
Liz Picarazzi – The Trashwoman, CITIBIN Founder
Liz Picarazzi, the Founder and CEO of CITIBIN, joins the show to share her journey from feeling trapped as an entrepreneur in the corporate world to creating the award-winning brand of trash enclosures and package lockers. Hear how to start a side hustle, how to know when it’s time to close your business, Liz’s quest for the rat-proof trash enclosure, how to work with your significant other, and fun facts about trash. Connect with Liz at CITIBIN.com , on Instagram @CITIBIN , and on LinkedIn
Wed, August 28, 2024
Ross Simmonds – Create Once, Distribute Forever, Foundation Founder
Ross Simmonds, the Founder and CEO of Foundation, joins the show to share his journey from blogging about fantasy football to becoming the go-to expert and marketing agency owner on content distribution. Hear how to go on a successful workcation, how to hire your first employee, how to approach sharing out your content, what you can learn from the top deathbed regrets, and the best fantasy football season of all time. Connect with Ross and check out Create Once, Distribute Forever at RossSimmonds.com
Wed, August 21, 2024
Episode 300 Special
Wilder, Wilder, Wilder. Hear special reunion interviews with returning Wild entrepreneurs, fan-favorite moments from Episodes 201-299, and behind-the-scenes bloopers in this Episode 300 Special of the Wild Business Growth Podcast. Hear how your favorite Wild entrepreneurs are growing their businesses through speaking, books, magazines, podcasts, acquisitions, teamwork, operations, innovation, versatility, company culture, inspiration, creativity, and more. Enjoy the weird voices, whistling, singing, false starts, dad jokes, and voice cracks. Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter
Trailer · Mon, August 19, 2024
Trailer – Wild Business Growth Podcast
Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur shares the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business - and teaches you how to do it, too. In this Trailer, meet your Host, Max Branstetter, hear what to expect on the Wild Business Growth Podcast, and discover some of the fan-favorite episodes, including Nancy Cartwright aka Bart Simpson, Matt Mullenweg of WordPress, Alli Webb of Drybar, Stacy Madison of Stacy’s Pita Chips, Scott Hanson of NFL RedZone and Gold Zone, Joe Pellettieri of Big Mouth Billy Bass, and Susan Bennett aka The Voice of Siri. Follow or Subscribe to the Wild Business Growth Podcast on your favorite podcast platform, leave a rating or review if you’re feeling extra Wild, and Subscribe on YouTube @MaxBranstetter for the video versions
Wed, August 14, 2024
Emily Vaca – Designer Inflatable Pool, MINNIDIP Founder
Emily Vaca, the Founder and CEO of MINNIDIP, joins the show to share her journey from living and breathing design to creating the original designer inflatable pool. Hear how to find a manufacturer for your product, perfect your R&D process, get distribution in major retailers, the most beautiful sight from a Chicago roof deck, and some zingers from the Queen of Puns. Connect with Emily at MINNIDIP.com and on Instagram @MINNIDIP and @ShopLaVaca
Wed, August 07, 2024
Ahmed Beshry – Smart Shopping Cart, Caper Co-Founder
Ahmed Beshry, the Co-Founder of Caper, joins the show to share his journey from Y Combinator (YC) to creating the smart shopping cart. Hear how to figure out your most valuable product attributes, when to start pitching customers, how Caper got acquired by Instacart, the biggest difference between universities in the US and Canada, and the element of chemistry Ahmed geeks out about. Connect with Ahmed at Caper.Ai and Instacart.com
Wed, July 24, 2024
Dr. Jason Wersland – Therabody Founder, Theragun Creator
Dr. Jason Wersland, the Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Therabody, joins the show to share his journey from scary motorcycle accident to creating the world-leading wellness company. Hear how he created the first Theragun, the key decisions that led to the success of Therabody, how to expand your product lines, the athlete he can’t believe he gets to work with, and the song he plays best on piano. Connect with Dr. Jason at Therabody.com , on Instagram @DrJasonWersland , and on LinkedIn
Wed, July 17, 2024
Margo Jordan – Self-Esteem Booster, Founder of Enrichly
Margo Jordan, the Founder and CEO of Enrichly, joins the show to share her journey from serving in the Army to helping kids boost their self-esteem through games and e-learning. Hear why self-esteem is so important, how to find your ideal client, how to build tech as a non-tech founder, the creative games on Enrichly, and her favorite video game of all-time. Connect with Margo at Enrichly.World , on Instagram @Enrich.Ly , and on LinkedIn
Wed, July 10, 2024
Priscila Martinez – Public Relations A-Lister, Founder of The Brand Agency
Priscila Martinez, the Founder and CEO of The Brand Agency, joins the show to share her journey from the world’s most beautiful college campus to starting the award-winning PR agency that works with Fortune 5 clients and celebrities. Hear how to work with bigger clients, how to land big features as a startup, the best way to pitch press, how to keep your finger on the pulse of pop culture, and the celebrity she was most starstruck by. Connect with Priscila at TheBrand-Agency.com , on Instagram @PrisMartinez , and on LinkedIn
Wed, July 03, 2024
Hilah Stahl – Interior Design Producer, Co-Founder of Spoak
Hilah Stahl, the Co-Founder and CEO of Spoak, joins the show to share her journey from working on bizarre reality TV shows to creating the easy online platform for interior design. Hear how to build software in a new category, identify the personas of your customers, recognize when to stop, load the dishwasher like Tetris, and the secret to making delicious maple syrup. Connect with Hilah at Spoak.com , on LinkedIn , and on Instagram @HilahsThings and @Spoak
Wed, June 26, 2024
Bill Shufelt – Athletic Brewing, Non-Alcoholic Beer Guy
Bill Shufelt, the Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Co., joins the show to share his journey from working at a top hedge fund to starting the biggest non-alcoholic craft brewery in the US. Hear how he discovered the opportunity for non-alcoholic craft beer, how to reinvent a product category, what’s driven the success of Athletic Brewing, the story behind their flagship Run Wild IPA, and his favorite bars and restaurants in StamVegas. Connect with Bill at AthleticBrewing.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, June 19, 2024
Dal LaMagna – Tweezerman, Raising Eyebrows
Dal LaMagna, the Founder of Tweezerman, joins the show to share his journey from starting Tweezerman with $500 to selling the iconic tweezer business for $57 million. Hear the first person you should hire, the Equilateral Triangle of Focus for your business, why you should fear success more than failure, the best lasagna Dal LaMagna’s ever had, and his favorite color of Tweezerman tweezers. Connect with Dal at DalLaMagna.com and RaisingEyebrows.com
Wed, June 12, 2024
Stephen Lease – Sunglasses Spirit Animal, Co-Founder of goodr
Stephen Lease, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Octopus of goodr, joins the show to share his journey from ultradistance marathons to creating the best running sunglasses ever invented. Hear how a 100-miler works, how he comes up with goodr’s iconic designs and names, how to grow your flock of flamingos aka your team, how to create a fun place to work, and how to find your spirit animal. Connect with Stephen at goodr.com , on LinkedIn , on Instagram @StephenLease , and check out the CULTURE goodr podcast
Wed, June 05, 2024
Tina Sharkey – Social Media Pioneer, Brandless and iVillage
Tina Sharkey, the Advisor, Professor, and Co-Founder of Brandless and iVillage, joins the show to share her journey from working at Sesame Street to disrupting the categories that demand our attention today. Hear how she got the job with Sesame Workshop, how to manage your time as an advisor, when you are most productive, how she coined the term social media, and the Sesame Street character who made her most starstruck. Connect with Tina at TinaSharkey.com
Wed, May 29, 2024
Dr. Juan Salinas – Food Scientist Bodybuilder, Founder of P-nuff
Dr. Juan Salinas, the Founder and CEO of P-nuff, joins the show to share his journey from bodybuilder to creating the peanut protein puff and ripping off his shirt on Shark Tank. Hear what Mark Cuban is like in real life, how to find the right mix of ingredients, how to get distribution in major retailers, how sports and fitness help you as an entrepreneur, and the best food from Honduras. Connect with Juan at Pnuff.com and on social media @PnuffCrunch
Wed, May 22, 2024
Kordel France – Sense of Smell in Machines, Theta Diagnostics
Kordel France, the Founder and CTO of Theta Diagnostics, joins the show to share his journey from self-driving tractors to developing the sense of smell in robots and machines. Hear how smell sensors work, the top use cases for machines that can smell, how to convince potential clients your technology isn’t too futuristic, the dog breed with the best sense of smell, and the one scent Kordel would smell for the rest of his life. Connect with Kordel at ThetaDx.Ai and on LinkedIn
Wed, May 15, 2024
Sam Rosen – Coworking Space Pioneer, Co-Founder of Deskpass
Sam Rosen, the Co-Founder and CEO of Deskpass, joins the show to share his journey from starting a rollerblading delivery service growing up to making coworking spaces easier to reserve than ever. Hear how he started the first coworking space in Chicago, the most creative coworking spaces, how to manage thousands of customers, his favorite lessons from his creative parents, and the best things to do in the Chicago River. Connect with Sam at SammyRosen.com and Deskpass.com
Wed, May 08, 2024
Erika De Santi – Group Travel Adventurer, Co-Founder of WeRoad
Erika De Santi, Co-Founder of WeRoad, joins the show to share her journey from a life-changing trip to Peru to creating the group travel and adventure company used by hundreds of thousands of Millennials. Hear how to design the trip of a lifetime, build a community, embrace Plan B, the most unique trips on WeRoad, and the hardest Italian words to pronounce. Connect with Erika at WeRoad.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, May 01, 2024
Scott Dikkers – The Onion, How to Write Funny
Scott Dikkers, Founder of The Onion and Bestselling Author of How to Write Funny , joins the show to share his journey from cartoonist to building one of the funniest newspapers and websites in history. Hear the time he got stalked by Saul Goodman, how The Onion comes up with its headlines, how it evolved formats over the years, how to write funny jokes, and his all-time favorite article from The Onion. Connect with Scott at ScottDikkers.Substack.com
Wed, April 24, 2024
Greg Berry – Government Surplus Auctioneer, Founder of Municibid
Greg Berry, the Founder and CEO of Municibid and Surplus.com, joins the show to share his journey from city councilman to creating the online government surplus auction marketplace. Hear the most random items ever sold on Municibid, how to manage an online marketplace, whether to focus on buyers or sellers, how to nail a cross-country road trip in an RV, and a little Breaking Bad. Connect with Greg at Municibid.com , Surplus.com , and on social media @Municibid and @GregMBerry
Wed, April 17, 2024
Katie Thomson – Baby Food Dietitian, Co-Founder of Square Baby
Katie Thomson, the Co-Founder and CEO of Square Baby, joins the show to share her journey from first-ever Nutritionist at Starbucks to creating the only organic baby food offering 100% daily nutrition. Hear how to leave your dream job, come up with fun and delicious flavors, find customers, how we develop taste preferences, and the best flavor combinations. Connect with Katie at SquareBaby.com and on Instagram , TikTok , and Facebook @SquareBabyFood
Wed, April 10, 2024
David Sauers – Toilet King, Co-Founder of Royal Restrooms
David Sauers, the Co-Founder of Royal Restrooms, joins the show to share his journey from porta-potty horror story to creating the luxury portable restroom franchise across the country. Hear how to differentiate your product and service, find your target customer, start a franchise, unusual fun facts about toilets, and the most notable celebrity weddings Royal Restrooms has satisfied. Connect with David at RoyalRestrooms.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, April 03, 2024
Camilla Opperman Morse – Shared Kitchen Gymnast, Founder of Nimbus
Camilla Opperman Morse, the Founder and CEO of Nimbus, joins the show to share her journey from selling late night grilled cheese and cookie dough to cooking up the innovative shared kitchen company. Hear how to run your business more efficiently, expand to multiple locations, raise funding from angel investors, the best business lessons from gymnastics and piano, and a magical number of Harry Potter references. Connect with Camilla at NimbusKitchen.com , social media @NimbusKitchen , and LinkedIn
Wed, March 27, 2024
Nicole Smith – Travel Photo Maestro, Founder of Flytographer
Nicole Smith, the Founder and CEO of Flytographer, joins the show to share her journey from selling her car to stay in business to creating the vacation photo marketplace that’s captured over 4 million memories in nearly 400 cities around the world. Hear how to sleep on a trampoline, turn your side hustle into a full-time business, stay easy to work with, run a global company, and a special Travel Edition of Rapid-Fire Q&A. Connect with Nicole at Flytographer.com , on Instagram @Flytographer and @FlytographerLife , and on LinkedIn
Wed, March 20, 2024
Peter Rojas – Founder of Gizmodo and Engadget
Peter Rojas, the Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Gizmodo and Engadget, joins the show to share his journey from being intrigued by the early days of Wi-Fi to starting some of the most popular tech blogs on the planet. Hear how to decide what to post about, how to grow your audience quickly, the time Peter interviewed Bill Gates, his favorite gadget of all time, and the coolest city in Peru. Connect with Peter at Roj.as
Wed, March 13, 2024
Aytekin Tank – Automate Your Busywork, Founder of Jotform
Aytekin Tank, the Founder and CEO of Jotform and Bestselling Author of Automate Your Busywork, joins the show to share his journey from using the school computer on weekends to creating online forms for 20 million users. Hear his Rules on Hiring, Gross Margin, and Productivity, how to scale your business to millions of users, open more offices, and focus on the important work, plus lessons on motivation from Michael Jordan. Connect with Aytekin at Jotform.com , AytekinTank.com , and check out his book
Wed, March 06, 2024
Andy Hunter – Bookshop Bodyguard, Founder of Bookshop.org
Andy Hunter, the Founder and CEO of Bookshop.org, joins the show to share his journey from books saving his life as a kid to raising over $30 million for local bookstores. Hear why books and bookshops take you to a magical place, how to set up a B Corp, go head-to-head with a massive competitor like Amazon, go from full-time employee to entrepreneur, and Andy’s family treasure hunt for the best ice cream flavor. Connect with Andy at Bookshop.org and on LinkedIn
Wed, February 28, 2024
Liz Giorgi – Virtual Product Photography, Co-Founder of soona
Liz Giorgi, the Co-Founder and CEO of soona, joins the show to share her journey from producing for BTN (Big Ten Network) to making product photoshoots better than ever. Hear how to keep your pricing simple, keep your customers happy, quickly decide what to post on social media, how YouTube has changed over the years, and how Liz has changed as a business owner since becoming a mother. Connect with Liz at soona.co and on social media @LizGiorgi
Wed, February 21, 2024
David Greschler and Jonah Friedl – Co-Founders of NomadGo
David Greschler and Jonah Friedl, the Co-Founders of NomadGo, join the show to share their journey from mentor-mentee to reimagining inventory management through computer vision and spatial intelligence. Hear how to stay curious, match your tech to your vision, achieve product-market fit, unboxing the Apple Vision Pro, and the story behind Kirkland Signature and Costco. Connect with David and Jonah at Nomad-Go.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, February 14, 2024
Aleks Gosiewski – Seaweed Designer, Co-Founder of Keel Labs
Aleks Gosiewski, the Co-Founder and COO of Keel Labs, joins the show to share her journey from FIT to creating clothes out of seaweed. Hear why seaweed’s better for the environment, how Keel Labs makes Kelsun fiber, how to learn entrepreneurship and science at the same time, how to stay patient in a long-term business, and a little Bojangles. Connect with Aleks at KeelLabs.com and on social media
Wed, February 07, 2024
Bryce Wuori – Construction Meteorologist, Co-Founder of Pavewise
Bryce Wuori, the Co-Founder and CEO of Pavewise, joins the show to share his journey from growing up in a construction family to using technology to make asphalt paving more efficient than ever. Hear how to introduce something new to an industry, change consumer behavior, celebrate wins, the difference between supper and dinner, and the perks of living in North Dakota. Connect with Bryce at PavewisePro.com and on LinkedIn
Thu, February 01, 2024
Haley Moore – Sommelier Entrepreneur, Founder of Acquire
Haley Moore, the Founder of Acquire, joins the show to share her journey from sommelier at top San Francisco restaurants to bringing people together through food and wine across the globe. Hear how to pronounce sommelier, how to keep your business organized, how much to work on vacation, Haley’s favorite hangover cure, and where to find unicorn wines. Connect with Haley at Acquire-Wine.com , on LinkedIn , and Instagram @HaleyGMoore and @AcquireWine
Wed, January 24, 2024
Cyrus Claffey – Intercom Iterator, Founder of ButterflyMX
Cyrus Claffey, the Founder and Executive Chairman of ButterflyMX, joins the show to share his journey from Hawker at the Ren Faire to revolutionizing the intercom for apartment buildings. Hear how to iterate your product, declunkify your industry, find the right customers to pitch to, decide which ideas are worth pursuing, and some Show and Tell. Connect with Cyrus at ButterflyMX.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, January 17, 2024
Shannah Game – Everyone’s Talkin’ Money
Shannah Game, the Award-Winning Host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, joins the show to share her journey from starting a film festival in college to launching the top-ranked podcast with over 24 million downloads. Hear how to approach money as an entrepreneur, manage stress related to money, how much to spend on travel, how to start a successful podcast, and the best burger in Asheville. Connect with Shannah at EveryonesTalkinMoney.com
Wed, January 10, 2024
Joe Schaeppi – Video Game Brain Tester, Co-Founder of Solsten
Joe Schaeppi, the Co-Founder and CEO of Solsten, joins the show to share his journey from performing adventure-based psychotherapy to pioneering cognitive assessments using video games. Hear the most interesting things we can learn about humans through video games, the science behind the flow state, how American cities were designed, the power of psychographics, and the Wildest theories about the universe. Connect with Joe at Solsten.io , WellBeing.Solsten.io , and on LinkedIn
Wed, January 03, 2024
Clement Mok – First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer
Clement Mok, the Legendary Designer and Serial Entrepreneur, joins the show to share his journey from the early days of Apple to disrupting image libraries, web design, and restaurants. Hear his top lessons from Apple, how to attack complex problems, why you should ask why, what SUGARFISH and other top restaurants do best, and the most unique food he’s tried. Connect with Clement at ClementMok.com
Wed, December 27, 2023
Paul Rutter – Cruise Director, Customer Service Captain
Paul Rutter, the Cruise and Entertainment Director and Customer Service Expert, joins the show to share his journey spending decades living with his customers and co-workers. Hear about that clothing-optional cruise, how to provide an excellent customer experience, the biggest customer service mistakes businesses make, the most beautiful night sky Paul’s seen on the water, and what’s next for cruise ships. Connect with Paul at PaulRutterSpeaks.com , on social media , and check out his books on Amazon
Wed, December 20, 2023
Nicole Zeno – Small Business Director, Founder of Clever Cow Media
Nicole Zeno, the Founder and CEO of Clever Cow Media, joins the show to share her journey from directing music videos to helping small businesses grow like trees. Hear how to make changes backed by data, improve your processes, take time off from your business, Nicole’s karaoke song, and the best (and worst) dad jokes. Connect with Nicole at CleverCowMedia.com , on social media @CleverCowMedia and @NBZeno , and YouTube @CleverCow
Wed, December 13, 2023
Volta Voloshin-Smith – Watercolor Meditation, Founder of Color Snack
Volta Voloshin-Smith, the Founder and Creative Director of Color Snack, joins the show to share her journey from loving colorful TV shows while growing up in Moldova to leading Watercolor Meditation workshops across the US. Hear how Watercolor Meditation works, why art is good for your mental health, how to get a brain massage, how to show up no matter what, and some Wild Doodles and Wild Noodles. Connect with Volta at ColorSnack.com , on Instagram @ColorSnack and @WatercolorMeditation , and LinkedIn
Wed, December 06, 2023
Sheryl McLean – Interior Design Inspirer, Founder of McLean & Tircuit
Sheryl McLean, the President and Creative Director of McLean & Tircuit, joins the show to share her journey from international flight attendant to building the award-winning interior design firm. Hear what to look for in a business coach, what to do if you’re too busy, how to have a Day of Inspiration, the best food in New Orleans, and Sheryl’s most memorable story from the friendly skies. Connect with Sheryl at McLeanAndTircuit.com , on LinkedIn , and on Instagram @McLeanTircuitDesigns
Wed, November 29, 2023
Risa Barash – Comedian Turned Entrepreneur, Fairy Tales Hair Care and TBH Kids
Risa Barash, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fairy Tales Hair Care and TBH Kids, joins the show to share her journey from the late night stand-up comedy circuit to serial entrepreneurship for kids and tweens. Hear the comedy lessons that apply to business, how to set up your online marketplace, launch multiple brands without cannibalization, change your everyday schedule, and the best comedy club in NYC. Connect with Risa at FairyTalesHairCare.com and TBHKids.com
Wed, November 22, 2023
Gary Gottdiener – The Sample Group
Gary Gottdiener, the Founder and President of The Sample Group and the best father-in-law of all time, joins the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by his son-in-law, Max Branstetter. Hear how to navigate the ups and downs as an entrepreneur, provide excellent customer service, manage a busy travel schedule for work, get good at multiple sports at once, and the Gary Gottdiener Signature Collection. Connect with Gary at TheSampleGroup.com
Wed, November 15, 2023
Karim Khalil – Labneh Spreader, Founder of Yaza
Karim Khalil, the Founder of Yaza, joins the show to share his journey from growing up eating labneh to bringing the Mediterranean-style dip to the US. Hear what makes labneh different from other dips and spreads, how to educate consumers about your product or service, decide what flavors to launch with, achieve work-life balance while starting a business, and learn multiple languages. Connect with Karim at YazaFoods.com and Instagram @Yaza.Foods
Wed, November 08, 2023
Mika’il Naqvi – Teen Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Ornament Anchor
Mika’il Naqvi, the Co-Founder of Ornament Anchor, joins the show to share his journey from class project to building a multimillion-dollar business and appearing twice on Shark Tank. Hear how to utilize early feedback from customers, get into major retailers, start a business with your family, run a seasonal business, and the ice cream flavor he can’t resist. Connect with Mika'il on Amazon , OrnamentAnchor.com , and TikTok @OrnamentAnchor
Wed, November 01, 2023
Justin Baer – Prolific Tailor, Founder of Collars & Co.
Justin Baer, the Founder and CEO of Collars & Co., joins the show to share his journey from 50 business ideas to creating The Original Dress Collar Polo. Hear how to add styles to your line, drive revenue through email, go viral on TikTok, come up with business ideas, and raise entrepreneurial children. Connect with Justin at CollarsAndCo.com and Instagram and TikTok @CollarsAndCoClothing
Wed, October 25, 2023
Anthony Razzano – Against All Odds, Never Give Up
Anthony Razzano, the CPA, NFL Contract Advisor, and Author of Against All Odds, joins the show to share his journey from his horrific accident at age 12 to inspiring the next generation to turn tragedy into triumph. Hear what goes through your mind when you experience life-changing trauma, how he recovered, why it’s fulfilling to help others, how to keep going when you’re struggling, and the perks of having 1 hand. Connect with Anthony at AnthonyRazzano.com and check out his book
Wed, October 18, 2023
Stephen Stinis – Skytyping and Skywriting, President of Skytypers
Stephen Stinis, the President of Skytypers, joins the show to share his journey from loving aviation to leading his 3 rd -generation family business which dates back to 1932. Hear the history of skytyping and skywriting, how it works, how to attract the biggest brands in the world, famous and infamous skytyping executions, and the most beautiful view Stephen’s seen from the sky. Connect with Stephen at Skytypers.com
Wed, October 11, 2023
Thor Pedersen – Every Country Without Flying, Once Upon a Saga
Thor Pedersen, Creator of Once Upon a Saga, joins the show to share his journey becoming the first person to travel to every country in the world without flying. Hear how to pack efficiently, whether you get seasick on container ships, the times Thor’s life was at risk, the biggest way his travels have changed him, and globe-trotting questions from Wild Listeners. Connect with Thor at ThorPedersen.DK , OnceUponASaga.DK , and social media @OnceUponASaga
Wed, October 04, 2023
Robert Brunner – Beats by Dre Designer, Founder of Ammunition
Robert Brunner, the Chief Designer of Beats by Dre and Founder of Ammunition, joins the show to share his journey from falling in love with industrial design to shaping design for Apple, Pentagram, Beats by Dre, and beyond. Hear his design principles, how Apple became what it is today, behind-the-scenes stories from Beats by Dre, his most memorable design projects, and what Dr. Dre goes by in the office. Connect with Robert at AmmunitionGroup.com , on Instagram @RobertDBrunner and @AmmunitionGroup , and on LinkedIn
Wed, September 27, 2023
Richard Saul Wurman – Creator of TED
Richard Saul Wurman, the Creator of TED and other top conferences, Author of 90 books, Architect, and Artist, joins the show to share his journey from taking a triple course load at Penn to exploring challenging questions at age 88. Hear why he wishes he was a brain in a jar, his thoughts on being mentally sharp at his age, how to get better at listening and acronyms, how to decide what project to pursue next, and the most interesting documentary he’s ever watched. Connect with Richard at Wurman.com
Wed, September 20, 2023
Robert Forto – Dog Musher, Alaska Dog Works and First Paw Media
Robert Forto, the Dog Musher and Founder of Alaska Dog Works and First Paw Media, joins the show to share his journey from starting a dog training business to training for the Iditarod. Hear how to conquer your fear of roller coasters, build your business with a podcast, structure your business so you can go on vacation, keep going when it’s 30 below zero, and the magic of margarita snow. Connect with Robert on social media @RobertForto
Wed, September 13, 2023
Sherri Langburt – Influencer Marketing Pioneer, Founder of BabbleBoxx
Sherri Langburt, the Founder and CEO of BabbleBoxx, joins the show to share her journey from Weight Watchers to creating one of the first influencer marketing agencies. Hear how to partner with influencers and brands, differentiate your agency, how influencers have changed in the past decade, how to disco nap, and how to dance like Elaine from Seinfeld. Connect with Sherri at BabbleBoxx.com and on social media @BabbleBoxxOfficial and @SherriLang
Wed, September 06, 2023
Emily Harpel – Cotton Candy Clevelander, Founder of Art of Sucre
Emily Harpel, the Founder and CEO of Art of Sucre, joins the show to share her journey starting her gourmet cotton candy and glitter bomb business while driving back from her honeymoon. Hear how to launch new flavors, pivot from in-person events to eCommerce, strike gold on TikTok, use psychology in your marketing, and the most underrated food spots in Cleveland. Connect with Emily at ArtOfSucre.com and on social media @ArtOfSucre and @EmilyHarpel
Wed, August 30, 2023
Dr. Rob Yonover – Life-Saving Inventor, SeeRescue Streamer
Dr. Rob Yonover, the Serial Inventor and Founder of SeeRescue Streamer, joins the show to share his journey from 2 miles under the sea to creating life-saving inventions. Hear how to get over claustrophobia, innovate in survival mode, pitch your product to huge organizations, get better at surfing, and find business inspiration in nature. Connect with Rob at SeeRescueStreamer.com and on Amazon
Wed, August 23, 2023
Tripp and Lee Phillips – Brick Binders, Inventors of Le-Glue
Tripp and Lee Phillips, the son-father duo behind Le-Glue, join the show to share their story from class project to setting records on Shark Tank. Hear how to turn your idea into a real product, think of creative marketing strategies, prepare for the biggest pitch of your life, find production efficiencies, and Tripp’s favorite LEGO creation. Connect with Tripp and Lee at Le-Glue.com and Instagram , X , and Facebook @LeGlue4You
Wed, August 16, 2023
Corrine Heck – Disruptive Florist, Founder of Details Flowers Software
Corrine Heck, the Founder and CEO of Details Flowers Software, joins the show to share her journey from growing up with her family’s flower nursery to creating the premier software for florists. Hear how to disrupt an industry with your software, get better at delegating, grow your team, organize your emails, and the most underrated flower. Connect with Corrine at DetailsFlowers.com and on Instagram @DetailsFlowers
Wed, August 09, 2023
Leeanna Gantt – Dosage Designer, Founder of tooktake
Leeanna Gantt, the Founder and CEO of tooktake, joins the show to share her journey from beating breast cancer to creating the no-tech tracking labels for vitamins and meds. Hear how to start finding customers, improve your brand awareness with a small marketing budget, sample your product, navigate your way through acronyms, and how often people get Leeanna’s name wrong. Connect with Leeanna at tooktake.com
Wed, August 02, 2023
Pat Yates – HappyFeet Slippers and Quiet Light
Pat Yates, the President of HappyFeet Slippers and Advisor at Quiet Light, joins the show to share his journey from running coffee, mall kiosk, and slipper businesses to helping entrepreneurs sell their business. Hear how to position your business to be sold, go from entrepreneur to advisor, get better at time management, Pat’s partnership with Snooki, and how to pronounce Louisville. Connect with Pat at BuyHappyFeet.com and QuietLight.com
Wed, July 26, 2023
Joe Altieri – Mousetrap Builder, Founder of FlexScreen
Joe Altieri, the Founder and President of FlexScreen, joins the show to share his journey from creating flexible window screen prototypes in his garage to turning it into a multimillion-dollar business. Hear how to survive the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, turn your invention into a business, gain your family’s support as a full-time entrepreneur, get yourself to ask for help, and make time for travel. Connect with Joe at FlexScreen.com and JoeAltieri.com
Wed, July 19, 2023
Billy Thompson – Pit Stain Punisher, Founder of Thompson Tee
Billy Thompson, the Founder and President of Thompson Tee, joins the show to share his journey from working in the mailroom at WME to creating the original sweat proof undershirt. Hear Billy’s personal history with sweat, how to stay in business for over 10 years, sell a product over a million times, conquer financial pressure, and the Seventh Degree of Kevin Bacon. Connect with Billy at ThompsonTee.com and on Amazon and LinkedIn
Wed, July 12, 2023
Keith Alaniz – Saffron Soldier, Co-Founder of Rumi Spice
Keith Alaniz, the Co-Founder and CEO of Rumi Spice, joins the show to share his journey from neutralizing IEDs with the US Army in Iraq to connecting Afghan spices with the world. Hear the behind-the-scenes of saffron production, how to create a culture that creates opportunities, run your business from across the world, add more products to your mix, and get creative with your cooking. Connect with Keith at RumiSpice.com
Wed, June 14, 2023
Lee Benson – Your Most Important Number, MIND Methodology
Lee Benson, the Serial Entrepreneur and Bestselling Author, joins the show to share his journey from getting kicked out of his house in high school to selling Able Aerospace to Textron Aviation for 9 figures. Hear how to grow your company to hundreds of employees, sell your business with a big payout, find Your Most Important Number with the MIND Methodology, play music by ear, and keep going during an ultramarathon. Connect with Lee on LinkedIn and TheMINDMethodology.com
Wed, June 07, 2023
Chris Guerrera and Carmine Denisco – United Inventors Association
Chris Guerrera and Carmine Denisco, leaders of the United Inventors Association (UIA), join the show to share their journey from childhood inventions and paper routes to developing products for entrepreneurs around the world. Hear how to come up with a product idea, manufacture your product, when to get a patent, how to approach inventory and batch size, and the shocking thing Chris did on Good Morning America. Connect with Chris and Carmine at UIAUSA.org , ChrisGuerrera.com , and EarmarkSourcing.com
Wed, May 31, 2023
Eric Roy – Water Optimizer, Founder of Hydroviv
Eric Roy, the Founder and Chief Scientist of Hydroviv, joins the show to share his journey from wanting to help out with the Flint Water Crisis to creating the water filter that customizes to your home’s water. Hear how to study your customers, hire your first employee, make your company acquirable, apply the scientific method to entrepreneurship, and Eric’s adventures in Antarctica. Connect with Eric at Hydroviv.com , LinkedIn , and Instagram @EricRoyPhD
Wed, May 24, 2023
Jamie Montz – Shoelace Specialist, Founder of The Original Stretchlace
Jamie Montz, the Founder and Owner of The Original Stretchlace, joins the show to share her journey from owning a toy store to creating the elastic shoelace that turns any shoe into a slip-on. Hear how to add products to your mix, market your product as an accessory, find your most important customer segments, TMI about toes, and a weird voice for the ages. Connect with Jamie at TheOriginalStretchlace.com
Wed, May 17, 2023
Luke Aikins – Distinguished Skydiver, Red Bull Air Force
Luke Aikins, the Skydiver for Red Bull Air Force, joins the show to share his journey from 3 rd -generation skydiver to breaking boundaries through over 20,000 skydives of his own. Hear his role in Red Bull Stratos, the time he skydived 25,000 feet without a parachute, how many times his mom skydived while pregnant with him, his pre-skydive ritual, and high-flying questions from Wild Listeners. Connect with Luke on Instagram @LukeAikins
Wed, May 10, 2023
Beth Fynbo – Baby Toy Tamer, Founder of Busy Baby
Beth Fynbo, the President and Founder of Busy Baby, joins the show to share her journey from 10 years in the Army to inventing the silicone placemat that keeps your baby’s toys off the floor. Hear how to move quickly on your idea, get feedback from strangers, the pros and cons of patents, best and worst parts of family business, and a lesson in cryptologic linguistics. Connect with Beth at BusyBaby.com and social media @BusyBabyMat
Wed, May 03, 2023
Stan Mirzayev – Customer Service Mechanic, Co-Founder of Parts Pass
Stan Mirzayev, the Co-Founder and CEO of Parts Pass, joins the show to share his journey from coming to the U.S.A. at age 4 to starting businesses that make finding car parts easier than ever. Hear how to keep your user experience simple, test and learn, stay motivated when going through challenges, Stan’s favorite lessons from his parents, and the hot dog vendor story. Try out Parts Pass on the App Store and use code WBGP15 for 15% off on orders $10 or more
Wed, April 26, 2023
Bri Zborowski and Kaycee Jones – Co-Founders of Apolla Performance Wear
Bri Zborowski and Kaycee Jones, the Co-Founders of Apolla Performance Wear, join the show to share their journey from running dance studios to creating the best compression socks on Earth. Hear how compression socks work, how to zero in on your target customer, bring your business to life through marketing, divide your roles with your business partner, and what it’s like working at Disneyland. Connect with Bri and Kaycee at ApollaPerformance.com and social media @ApollaPerformance
Wed, April 19, 2023
Eli Packouz – Floss Perfecter, Co-Founder of Instafloss
Eli Packouz, the Co-Founder and CEO of Instafloss, joins the show to share his journey from his music tech family business to creating the product that allows you to floss in 10 seconds. Hear the history of flossing, how to solve several pain points, raise money on Kickstarter, create thumb-stopping ads, and come up with endless product ideas. Connect with Eli at Instafloss.com
Wed, April 12, 2023
Kaylin Marcotte – Puzzle Producer, Founder of JIGGY Puzzles
Kaylin Marcotte, the Founder and CEO of JIGGY Puzzles, joins the show to share her journey from first employee at theSkimm to reinventing the jigsaw puzzle. Hear how to scale your business, create custom packaging, partner with incredible creatives, the science behind puzzles, and how Kaylin would approach a 1 million piece puzzle. Connect with Kaylin at JIGGYPuzzles.com and social media @JIGGYPuzzles and @KaylinMarcotte
Wed, April 05, 2023
Alex Van Alen – Sports Alchemist, Creator of FlingGolf
Alex Van Alen, the Founder and CEO of FlingGolf, World League FlingGolf, and New Swarm, joins the show to share his journey from living in the rainforest in Borneo to inventing a sport that’s been featured on ESPN. Hear how to create a new sport, how FlingGolf works, how it compares to traditional golf, where to focus your attention as an entrepreneur, and what shoes to wear in the rainforest. Connect with Alex at FlingGolf.com, social media @FlingGolf, and the FlingGolf Players Facebook Group
Wed, March 29, 2023
Athena Kasvikis – Bra Architect, Founder of Behave Bras
Athena Kasvikis, the Founder and CEO of Behave Bras, joins the show to share her journey from hating the bras on the market to creating the wire-free line of bras made for the biggest busts. Hear entrepreneurship lessons from brand management, how to break into a challenging industry, say yes to everything, talk to your customers more, and what makes Wegmans such a magical place. Connect with Athena at BehaveBras.com and Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @BehaveBras
Wed, March 22, 2023
Rick Boss – Drone Showrunner, Sky Elements Drone Shows
Rick Boss, the VP, Business Development at Sky Elements Drone Shows, joins the show to share his journey from putting on fireworks shows to launching a drone light show business. Hear how drone light shows work, what the planning process looks like, how loud they are, the largest drone show they’ve ever done, and the coolest thing Rick’s seen in the sky. Connect with Rick at SkyElementsDrones.com
Wed, March 15, 2023
Angie and Dee Cowger – Chili Champions, Co-Founders of Custard Stand
Angie and Dee Cowger, the Co-Founders of The Custard Stand and Custard Stand Food Products, join the show to share their journey from renovating a car wash to taking their chili recipe across the nation. Hear how to start a business with your significant other, grow your production team, sell to major retailers and consumers, the most creative uses of chili, and the time they saw the Northern Lights in Alaska. Connect with Angie and Dee at CustardStand.com and on Facebook and Instagram @CustardStand
Wed, March 08, 2023
Joe Pellettieri – Big Mouth Billy Bass, Toy Choreographer
Joe Pellettieri, the Inventor of Big Mouth Billy Bass, joins the show to share his journey from being interested in product management to designing some of the most legendary singing and dancing toys. Hear where the idea for Big Mouth Billy Bass came from, what other songs were considered, what made it a hit, the little tweaks that make or break a product, and who made Big Mouth Billy Bass starstruck. Connect with Joe on YouTube @JoeP5300 and Twitter @JoePellettieri
Wed, March 01, 2023
Tiffany Krumins – Ava the Elephant and ‘Opu Probiotics
Tiffany Krumins, the Founder of Ava the Elephant and ‘Opu Probiotics, joins the show to share her journey from appearing on the first episode of Shark Tank to delighting consumers of all ages with her inventions. Hear how Shark Tank has changed since the pilot, how to craft a prototype, start businesses from the heart, how Tiffany’s battle with cancer changed her perspective, and the thing she can do with her toes. Connect with Tiffany at TiffanyKrumins.com, AvaTheElephant.com, OpuProbiotics.com, and on social media @TiffanyKrumins
Wed, February 22, 2023
Justin Kittredge – Sandal Man, Founder of ISlide
Justin Kittredge, the Founder and Janitor of ISlide, joins the show to share his journey from setting Guinness World Records at the free throw line to starting the customizable slides business popular with professional athletes, rappers, and more. Hear how to offer a customizable product, get the attention of A-list influencers, create a culture of accountability, get better at free throws, and how he went viral with DJ Khaled. Connect with Justin at ISlideUSA.com, LinkedIn, and Instagram @ISlideJanitor
Wed, February 15, 2023
Lindsey Fleischhauer – Car Seat Carrier, Co-Founder of Totes Babies
Lindsey Fleischhauer, the Co-Founder of Totes Babies, joins the show to share her journey from growing up in a family business to making it simple to shop with babies. Hear how to gather valuable feedback early on, gain insights from trade shows, make note of new product ideas, beat the claw machine, and raise child inventors. Connect with Lindsey at TotesBabies.com and social media @TotesBabies
Wed, February 08, 2023
Drew Wolgemuth – Ring Ranger, Founder of Wove
Drew Wolgemuth, the Founder and CEO of Wove, joins the show to share his journey from suffering a training accident as an Army Ranger to creating the world's best engagement ring shopping experience. Hear how to create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), offer the best customer experience possible, apply military techniques to your business, improve your memory, and the perks of having no front teeth for over a year. Connect with Drew at WoveMade.com and on social media
Wed, February 01, 2023
Desiree Haller – Sandwich Protector, Founder of SubSafe
Desiree Haller, the Founder and CEO of SubSafe, joins the show to share her journey from soggy sub sandwiches in the cooler to inventing the products to keep them fresh. Hear how to differentiate your products, create a lifestyle brand, inspire your team to be entrepreneurial, Desiree’s favorite sub of all time, and the showdown with the goliath grouper. Connect with Desiree at TheSubSafe.com and on social media
Wed, January 25, 2023
Cam MacKugler – Cross-Country Gardener, Founder of Seedsheet
Cam MacKugler, the Founder of Seedsheet, joins the show to share his journey from Olympic-level cross-country skiing to inventing the roll-out garden. Hear how to offer custom and preset options, navigate a seasonal business, create machines for your product, the time Cam skied with a buffalo, and his investor pitch on a chairlift. Connect with Cam at Seedsheets.com, LinkedIn, and WeFunder.com/Seedsheet
Wed, January 18, 2023
Virginia Frischkorn – Party-Planning Animal, Founder of Partytrick
Virginia Frischkorn, the Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Partytrick, joins the show to share her journey from being intrigued by parties as a kid to starting several businesses to help you throw awesome parties. Hear how to find your true target customer, come up with fun ideas for parties, gather customer feedback, keep yourself entertained during long runs and long flights, and the most unique party Virginia has ever thrown. Connect with Virginia at Partytrick.com, VirginiaTrafton.com, and Instagram @Partytrick
Wed, January 11, 2023
Thomas Dambo – Giant Troll Trailblazer, Recycled Artist
Thomas Dambo, the Sculptor and Recycled Artist, joins the show to share his journey from dumpster diving to creating giant trolls out of trash around the world. Hear how to create something really big, turn a hobby into a career, never fear failure, find treasure in trash, and the coolest spots to explore in Denmark. Connect with Thomas at ThomasDambo.com, TrollMap.com, and Instagram @ThomasDambo
Wed, January 04, 2023
Jordan Scott – Memory Curator, Founder of Cobble
Jordan Scott, the Founder and CEO of Cobble, joins the show to share her journey from trying to figure out fun things to do in the city to creating the app that does it for you. Hear how to curate a ton of content, market your app, launch in new cities, juggle personal life and professional life, and Jordan’s must-visit spots in NYC. Connect with Jordan at TryCobble.com, Instagram @MsJordanScott, and LinkedIn
Wed, December 28, 2022
Tamara and Sean Turman – Co-Founders of PocketBook Protector
Tamara and Sean Turman, the Co-Founders of PocketBook Protector, join the show to share their journey from wanting to start a business together as siblings to creating a solution for bags picking up germs in public. Hear how to create a product, prototype and iterate, find your target customer, divide your roles in a family business, and Tamara’s improvised song. Connect with Tamara and Sean at PocketBookProtector.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Wed, December 21, 2022
Paul McCarthy – Simplicity Super, Founder of Snapfix
Paul McCarthy, the Founder and CEO of Snapfix, joins the show to share his journey from growing up with 11 siblings on a farm in Ireland to creating the maintenance platform for the world. Hear how to stay focused on simplicity, expand internationally, instill a culture where it’s okay to make mistakes, the tradition of jumping in cold water at Forty Foot, and how often he gets confused for Paul McCartney. Connect with Paul at Snapfix.com
Fri, December 16, 2022
Dr. Brian Sutterer – Sports Injury Soother, YouTube Fascinator
Dr. Brian Sutterer, the Physiatrist and YouTube Star, joins the show to share his journey from enjoying science class to breaking down major sports injuries on YouTube for hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Hear the most notable sports injuries in recent memory, how to build your subscriber base, speed up your production process, monetize on YouTube, and the thing that still makes Brian feel uneasy. Connect with Brian on YouTube and Twitter @BrianSuttererMD
Wed, December 07, 2022
Edgar Blazona – The Sofa King, Founder of BenchMade Modern
Edgar Blazona, the Furniture Designer and Serial Entrepreneur, joins the show to share his journey from graffiti artist to building and selling BenchMade Modern. Hear how to differentiate your product, prepare for due diligence when selling your company, bust out of a creative slump, how far he can spit, and the one thing you must do at Burning Man. Connect with Edgar on LinkedIn and Twitter @EdgarBlazona
Wed, November 30, 2022
Shannon Erley – Skincare Customizer, Founder of Pomp
Shannon Erley, the Founder and CEO of Pomp, joins the show to share her journey from struggling with acne to creating a company to connect consumers with licensed estheticians. Hear how to validate your idea, create a marketplace, focus your time as an entrepreneur, host a fantastic dinner party, and Shannon’s secret apple pie ingredient. Connect with Shannon at PompBeauty.com
Wed, November 23, 2022
Dana Branstetter – Wedding Recap
Dana Branstetter, the most beautiful bride of all time, joins the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week - exactly 1 week after the wedding - to be interviewed by her husband, Max Branstetter. Hear the scare during wedding week, the most emotional moment, what it was like walking down the aisle, the funniest moments from the speeches, and the songs that got people fired up. Connect with Dana on Instagram and Facebook
Thu, November 10, 2022
Gogie Padilla – Scam Swatter, Founder of Answer Sure
This episode is dedicated to Grandpa Fred. Gogie Padilla, the Founder and CEO of Answer Sure, joins the show to share her journey from her mother nearly being scammed to starting a company to prevent scams. Hear how to beat the learning curve, offer a variety of services, stay tenacious, give your customers peace of mind, and her dream place to go for a morning walk. Connect with Gogie at AnswerSure.com
Fri, October 21, 2022
Mary Harcourt – Bright Inventor, Founder of CosmoGlo
Mary Harcourt, the Founder and CEO of CosmoGlo, joins the show to share her journey from running a salon to inventing the shadowless arc light that's brightening several industries. Hear how she came up with the idea on a cocktail napkin, how to go from prototyping to shipping, adjust from a service business to a product business, stay profitable, and the craziest things she saw on safari. Connect with Mary at TheCosmoGlo.com and Instagram @TheCosmoGloLight and @MaryHarcourt_
Thu, October 13, 2022
Nick Fogle – Audiogram Pioneer, Co-Founder of Wavve and Churnkey
Nick Fogle, the Founder and CEO of Churnkey and Co-Founder of Wavve, joins the show to share his journey from teaching himself how to code as a shuttle driver to launching and selling creative startups. Hear how to find problems to solve, sell your business, reduce churn, overcome self-doubt, and whether Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul is better. Connect with Nick on Twitter @NickFogle
Wed, September 21, 2022
David Selinger – Security Solver, Co-Founder of Deep Sentinel
David Selinger, the Co-Founder of Deep Sentinel, Redfin, and RichRelevance, joins the show to share his journey from working directly with Jeff Bezos at Amazon to disrupting the home security industry. Hear how to stand out from competitors, handle adversity as CEO, combine humans and AI, sleep better, and the future of robotics. Connect with Deep Sentinel on YouTube and Selly on LinkedIn
Thu, September 15, 2022
Roberto Blake – Creator Economist, Create Something Awesome
Roberto Blake, the Creative Entrepreneur and Keynote Speaker, joins the show to share his journey from Sears Portrait Studio to creating over 1,500 YouTube videos to help over 500,000 subscribers. Hear how to succeed in the creator economy, build an audience, create multiple revenue streams, be prolific with your content, and lessons from Emperor Palpatine. Connect with Roberto on YouTube, Twitter @RobertoBlake, and check out his book Create Something Awesome
Wed, September 07, 2022
Jason Feifer – Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine
Jason Feifer, the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, joins the show to share his journey to thought leadership for the premier magazine for entrepreneurs. Hear how he approaches Entrepreneur, Opportunity Set A vs. Opportunity Set B, the funny thing about accomplishing your dream goals, the moment you realize you wouldn’t go back, and the best entrepreneurship advice he’s ever received. Connect with Jason at JasonFeifer.com and check out his book Build for Tomorrow
Wed, August 31, 2022
Barry Lunn – Car Accident Preventer, Founder of Provizio
Barry Lunn, the Founder and CEO of Provizio, joins the show to share his journey from dropping out of school in 5th grade to building advanced car accident prevention technology using AI. Hear how to test new technology, build towards the future, what 5D perception is, how to apply physics principles to your business, and the best pub in Limerick, Ireland. Connect with Barry on Twitter @Nouvation and Provizio.Ai
Wed, August 24, 2022
Melinda Emerson – SmallBizLady, America’s #1 Small Business Expert
Melinda Emerson, the SmallBizLady, joins the show to share her journey from leaving her "dream job" to becoming America's #1 Small Business Expert. Hear the top things to keep in mind when launching a new business, the most effective way to scale, how to set up processes and systems without slowing down efficiency, decide what type of exit is best, and the coolest college town Melinda’s spoken at. Connect with Melinda on social media @SmallBizLady, SmallBizLadyUniversity.com, and her book Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months
Wed, August 17, 2022
Carlton Calvin – Toy Trendspotter, Co-Founder of Razor
Carlton Calvin, the President and Co-Founder of Razor, joins the show to share his journey from being intrigued by hot crazes in the toy industry to bringing Razor Scooters and other iconic toys to the US. Hear how to keep your eye out for hot trends, generate explosive demand, continue to innovate, the most bizarre products to come out of Razor, and the most impressive trick performed on a Razor Scooter. Connect with Carlton at Razor.com
Wed, August 10, 2022
Krystal Proffitt – Binge-Worthy Strategist, Confident Content Creation
Krystal Proffitt, the Content Strategist, Coach, and Host of The Proffitt Podcast and The Poddy Report, joins the show to share her journey from stay-at-home mom to helping entrepreneurs start, launch, and market their content. Hear how to become a confident content creator, repurpose content, create a solo podcast, wild fun facts about Krystal, and her favorite moments from The Office and Office Ladies. Connect with Krystal at KrystalProffitt.com
Wed, August 03, 2022
Todd Radom – Pro Sports Logo Designer, Branding All-Star
Todd Radom, the Designer, Sports Branding Expert, and Writer, joins the show to share his journey from designing book covers to designing the logos for a Super Bowl, MLB and NBA All-Star Games, MLB teams, and Ice Cube's BIG3 basketball league. Hear how to design a lasting logo, what makes a logo jump off the page, Todd’s approach for the Super Bowl XXXVIII logo, his favorite pro sports uniforms of all time, and the hardest thing in the world to draw. Connect with Todd at ToddRadom.com and Twitter and Instagram @ToddRadom
Wed, July 27, 2022
Bobby Healy – Drone Delivery Man, Founder of Manna
Bobby Healy, the Founder and CEO of Manna, joins the show to share his journey from creating video games to building the drone delivery company that can deliver goods to your home in minutes. Hear how to pioneer a new industry, improve customer adoption, find additional use cases, what makes a video game become a huge hit, and the funniest thing he’s ever seen a drone do. Connect with Bobby at Manna.Aero and Twitter @RealBobbyHealy
Wed, July 20, 2022
Episode 200 Special
It's getting Wilder and Wilder! Hear special reunion interviews with returning guests, classic moments from Episodes 101-199, and hilarious unreleased bloopers in this Episode 200 Special. Hear how your favorite Wild entrepreneurs are growing their businesses with creativity, marketing, problem-solving, risk-taking, customer service, grit, and more. Soak up their insights, startup stories, impressions, iconic cartoon voices, and dad jokes. Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter
Wed, July 13, 2022
Kat Norton – Miss Excel, Chief Excel Officer and Influencer
Kat Norton, Miss Excel, joins the show to share her journey from teaching Microsoft Excel in her consulting job to going full-time sharing Excel tips to millions on TikTok and Instagram. Hear how to come up with TikTok ideas, what viral TikToks have in common, how to turn social media viewers into paying customers, live the Airbnb digital nomad life, and some Excel-lent Rapid-Fire Q&A. Connect with Kat on Instagram and TikTok @Miss.Excel, LinkedIn, and Twitter
Fri, July 08, 2022
Haroon Mokhtarzada – Co-Founder and CEO of Truebill
Haroon Mokhtarzada, the Co-Founder of Truebill and Webs.com, joins the show to share his journey from Harvard Law School to creating and selling multiple companies with millions of users for millions and billions of dollars. Hear how to build momentum before spending advertising dollars, set up your business for acquisition, use customer feedback to make your offering better, unplug from your family business, and Haroon’s go-to magic trick. Connect with Haroon on Twitter @Haroon and try out Truebill on the App Store
Wed, June 29, 2022
Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin – Pie Artist, Pies Are Awesome
Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin, the World-Renowned Pie Artist, joins the show to share her journey from fencing and filmmaking to baking the most creative pies on Earth. Hear how to do what you love full-time, Jessica's creative pie process, the science of pies, restaurant menu she can recite in its entirety, and how many digits of Pi she knows. Connect with Jessica at PiesAreAwesome.com
Wed, June 22, 2022
Kat Hantas – Tequila Tastemaker, Co-Founder of 21Seeds
Kat Hantas, the Co-Founder and CEO of 21Seeds, joins the show to share her journey from turning her homemade concoctions into the fast-growing brand of flavor-infused tequila that got acquired by Diageo. Hear how to take positive and negative feedback into account, find a production partner, win your first big customer, the coolest tequila adventures in Mexico, and what Kat learned working with comedians. Connect with Kat on Instagram @21Seeds and 21Seeds.com
Wed, June 15, 2022
Channing Frye – NBA Champion, Chosen Family Wines
Channing Frye, the Founder of Chosen Family Wines, joins the show to share his journey from NBA Champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Road Trippin' Co-Host to wine entrepreneur. Hear how it feels to win an NBA Championship, what Channing did after winning, lessons from the NBA that parallel to the wine business, what he looks for in potential wines to offer, and the most intimidating player he ever played against. Connect with Channing at ChosenFamilyWines.com, Road Trippin', and social media @ChanningFrye
Wed, June 01, 2022
George Carter III – Inventor of Laser Tag
George Carter III, the Inventor of Laser Tag, joins the show to share his journey from being inspired by Star Wars to pioneering the multibillion-dollar laser tag industry. Hear how to think like an inventor, go from prototype to business, make tweaks to create immersive experiences, make things click in your head, and his times meeting Walt Disney and Kanye. Connect with George at CarterInventions.com
Wed, May 18, 2022
Bryan Clayton – Lawn Care Luminary, Co-Founder of GreenPal and Peachtree
Bryan Clayton, the Co-Founder and CEO of GreenPal and Peachtree Inc., joins the show to share his journey from cleaning up cigarette butts at McDonald's Drive Thrus to building multimillion-dollar lawn care businesses. Hear how to become a second-time founder, where to focus your time, remove friction for your customers, Bryan’s favorite hidden gem island, and Mario Kart track. Connect with Bryan at GreenPal.com and Instagram @BryanMClayton
Wed, May 11, 2022
John Lane – Co-Owner of Winking Lizard Tavern
John Lane, the Co-Owner of Winking Lizard Tavern, joins the show to share his journey from test-flying helicopters in the Army to creating some of the most beloved restaurants in Cleveland. Hear how to scale a restaurant, differentiate with your name and logo, provide a crowd-pleasing assortment of craft beers, his favorite wings flavor, and the coolest experience he’s had at a brewery. Connect with John at WinkingLizard.com
Wed, May 04, 2022
Amy Woods – Repurposing Pioneer, Founder of Content 10x
Amy Woods, the CEO and Founder of Content 10x, joins the show to share her journey from 13 years in management consulting to starting the first content repurposing agency in the world. Hear how to effectively repurpose your content, refine your services, build your team, learn to juggle, and take your meal prepping to the next level. Connect with Amy at Content10x.com and LinkedIn
Wed, April 27, 2022
Arielle Nissenblatt – Podcast Connoisseur, Founder of EarBuds Podcast Collective
Arielle Nissenblatt, the Founder of EarBuds Podcast Collective and Community Manager at SquadCast, joins the show to share her journey from avid podcast listener to expert curator and community-builder. Hear how to build a community around your podcast, the art of curation, how to listen to more podcasts, find a balance between podcasts and music, and her all-time favorite trivia question. Connect with Arielle on Twitter @AriThisAndThat
Wed, April 20, 2022
Robert Irvine – World-Class Chef, Restaurant: Impossible
Chef Robert Irvine, the star of Restaurant: Impossible and Dinner: Impossible, joins the show to share his journey from joining the Royal Navy at 15 (and a half) to creating Food Network hits. Hear how to create a thriving restaurant, succeed at a difficult cooking challenge, prepare for Plan B and Plan C, perform on camera, and his top fitness tip. Connect with Robert at RobertIrvineFoundation.com, ChefIrvine.com, and social media
Wed, April 06, 2022
Michelle Garrett – PR Publisher, Founder of Garrett Public Relations
Michelle Garrett, the PR Consultant and Writer, joins the show to share her journey from Silicon Valley back to her Ohio roots and the intersection of PR, content marketing, and social media. Hear how to make an impact with PR, build relationships with top reporters, the perks of being a freelancer, enormous eggs, and picking brains. Connect with Michelle on Twitter @PRisUs and MichelleGarrett.com
Fri, April 01, 2022
Ken Pomeroy – KenPom College Basketball Ratings
Ken Pomeroy aka KenPom, the Creator of the Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings, joins the show to share his journey from meteorologist to creating the most influential statistical ratings in college basketball. Hear how he got into analytics, started getting press for his site, his biggest “pinch me” moment, why Cinderella runs happen, and his love for curling. Connect with Ken at KenPom.com and Twitter @KenPomeroy
Wed, March 16, 2022
Mandy McEwen – Confident Conversationist, Founder of Mod Girl Marketing
Mandy McEwen, the Founder and CEO of Mod Girl Marketing, joins the show to share her journey from realizing she didn't want to work for anyone else to building her award-winning online marketing agency. Hear how to increase revenue, drive referrals, start conversations online in a non-slimy way, appreciate each day, and the most fascinating thing about outer space. Connect with Mandy at ModGirlMarketing.com and LinkedIn
Wed, March 09, 2022
David Perry – Video Game Voyager, Co-Founder of Carro and Gaikai
David Perry, the Co-Founder of Carro and video game industry legend, joins the show to share his journey from developing video games to selling his cloud gaming service to Sony and revolutionizing how brands partner with influencers. Hear how to make your business attractive to big players, find inspiration from other markets, the right influencers to market your brand, David’s craziest skydiving story, and the time he visited Michael Jackson at Neverland. Connect with David on LinkedIn and GetCarro.com
Wed, March 02, 2022
Beate Chelette – The Growth Architect, Selling to Bill Gates
Beate Chelette, The Growth Architect, joins the show to share her journey from studying photo design and moving to the US to selling her photography business to Bill Gates. Hear how to make your business sellable, set up systems and processes to scale your business, communicate these to your team, inspire fellow business owners, and the funniest way someone’s mispronounced her name. Connect with Beate on Instagram and BeateChelette.com
Wed, February 23, 2022
Gerry Moran – Social Media Beercationer, Founder of Marketingthink
Gerry Moran, the Founder and Principal of Marketingthink, joins the show to share his journey from hanging with The Sopranos cast to leading social media and content strategy for some of the biggest brands in the world. Hear how to create a great social media strategy, focus on delivering value, spark conversation, Gerry’s corniest dad joke, and the Beer Crawl of Rapid-Fire Q&A. Connect with Gerry on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Marketingthink.com
Wed, February 16, 2022
Diane Helbig – Strategy Sparker, Small Business Coach
Diane Helbig, the Business and Leadership Development Advisor, joins the show to share her journey from lemonade and candy stand to helping small business owners shape their business strategy. Hear how to grow your small business, tools to prioritize tasks, how to be crystal-clear with communication, pull a weird unplug, and what she’d do if she were starting a lemonade stand today. Connect with Diane at HelbigEnterprises.com
Wed, February 09, 2022
Ritukar Vijay – Robot Delivery Man, Founder of Ottonomy
Ritukar Vijay, the Founder and CEO of Ottonomy, joins the show to share his journey from competing in robot competitions in college to creating autonomous delivery robots. Hear how to refine new technology, speed up customer adoption, win clients early on, how people react to the Ottobots, and his dream autonomous delivery location. Connect with Ritukar at Ottonomy.IO and on social media
Wed, February 02, 2022
Nancy Cartwright – The Voice of Bart Simpson
Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, joins the show to share her journey from troublemaker at school to becoming the Emmy award-winning voice actor on the longest-running scripted TV show in history. Hear how Nancy became the voice of Bart, what the audition was like, when The Simpsons started taking off, how Nancy gets into character for Bart and other voices, and the time Meryl Streep asked for her autograph. Connect with Nancy at NancyCartwright.com and check out her audiobook
Wed, January 26, 2022
Matt Mullenweg – Co-Founder of WordPress, Founder and CEO of Automattic
Matt Mullenweg, the Founding Developer of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, joins the show to share his journey developing the Open Source software used by over 43 percent of the web. Hear what made WordPress take off, how to start thinking big, start a new habit, stay warm in Antarctica, and switch to a different keyboard layout. Connect with Matt at Ma.tt and on social media @PhotoMatt
Wed, January 12, 2022
Amanda Natividad – Social Media Sleuth, VP Marketing at SparkToro
Amanda Natividad, the VP of Marketing for SparkToro, joins the show to share her journey from LA Times test kitchen to social media marketing thought leader. Hear her top Twitter and LinkedIn advanced search tips, how to find your target market on social media, tools you can use for audience insights, the most bizarre tweet of all time, and her weird voices. Connect with Amanda at AmandaNat.com, Twitter at @AmandaNat, and SparkToro.com
Wed, January 05, 2022
David Brier – Sarcastic Rebrander, Brand Intervention
David Brier, Google's #1 Rebranding Expert and Bestselling Author of Brand Intervention, joins the show to share his journey from defiant baby to top rebranding expert featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Adweek, and Inc. Hear the best time to rebrand, how to find your best differentiator, whether to change your logo, how to keep the optimism, and David turning into the Duluth Trading guy. Connect with David at RisingAboveTheNoise.com and LinkedIn
Wed, December 29, 2021
Matt Radicelli – The Business Handyman, Founder of Rock The House
Matt Radicelli, The Business Handyman and Founder of Rock The House, joins the show to share his journey from DJing at age 7 to building the party production empire that's entertained over 1,500 events per year in the Cleveland area and beyond. Hear how to make a good first impression, make changes to scale your business, delegate successfully, Matt’s biggest DJ influence, and the song that always makes the room shake. Connect with Matt at MattRadicelli.com
Wed, December 22, 2021
Nick Childs – Creative Neuroscience, Co-Founder of DIRT
Nick Childs, the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of DIRT, joins the show to share his journey from creating Super Bowl ads to measuring the neuroscientific reactions of consumers. Hear how DIRT uses biometric sensors to measure consumer reactions to ads, the Galvanic Skin Response, secret to pulling off a great Super Bowl ad, best part of film festivals, and story behind the E-Trade baby. Connect with Nick at WeAreDIRT.com and on Twitter at @NickChilds
Thu, December 16, 2021
Dr. Willard Wigan MBE – The World’s Greatest Micro-Sculptor
Dr. Willard Wigan MBE, The World's Greatest Micro-Sculptor, joins the show to share his journey from being made fun of for having Autism and Dyslexia to setting Guinness World Records and receiving an MBE from the Queen for creating the tiniest masterpieces on the planet. Hear how he started creating micro-sculptures, kept going smaller and getting better, the turning point, stories behind his most memorable sculptures, and inspiration from his mom. Connect with Willard at WillardWiganMBE.com and on social media
Wed, December 08, 2021
Jennifer Kem – Stellar Brand Strategist, Brand Archetypes
Jennifer Kem, the Brand Strategist and Founder of the Master Brand Institute, joins the show to share her journey from losing everything in The Great Recession to growing the brands of Oprah Winfrey Network, Steve Harvey, Verizon, and Microsoft. Hear how to strengthen your brand as a small business owner, the most important elements of building a brand, finding your brand archetype, Coke vs. Pepsi, and the brilliance of Squatty Potty. Connect with Jennifer on Instagram at @Jennifer.Kem and LinkedIn
Wed, December 01, 2021
Jon Staff – WiFi-Free Founder of Getaway
Jon Staff, the Founder and CEO of Getaway, joins the show to share his journey from looking for a place to unplug to creating cozy cabins for busy people to escape to nature. Hear what makes Getaway cabins special, the validation process looked like, how to get yourself to truly unplug, Jon’s dream Getaway cabin location, and how he prepared for Shark Tank. Connect with Jon at Getaway.House, Instagram at @GetawayHouse and @JonStaff, and LinkedIn
Wed, November 24, 2021
Randy Branstetter – The Chicken Man
Randy Branstetter, The Chicken Man, joins the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by his nephew, Max Branstetter. Hear how he grew a low-volume KFC franchise into an award-winning customer service powerhouse, his famous radio commercials, how to move your business to a new location, stay strong through whatever life throws at you, and his most legendary concert experience
Thu, November 18, 2021
Scott Hanson – Host of NFL RedZone
Scott Hanson, the Host of NFL RedZone, joins the show to share his journey from being engrossed in watching TV as a kid to hosting 7 hours of commercial-free football every Sunday during the NFL season. Hear the behind-the-scenes of NFL RedZone, how Scott got the job, what the set looks like on game day, what it was like being on The Simpsons, and how he holds his bladder for so long. Connect with Scott at NFL.com/RedZone and Twitter at @ScottHanson and Instagram at @ScottHanson1
Wed, November 10, 2021
Addie Gundry – Diaper-Changing Dynamo, Founder of Pluie
Addie Gundry, the Founder and CEO of Pluie, joins the show to share her journey from starring on the Food Network and working with Martha Stewart to creating the world's first and only self-sanitizing diaper changing table for public restrooms. Hear the insights that led to Pluie’s design, how to find the right technology for your product, your ideal customer, what it’s like cooking on TV, and what Martha Stewart’s like in person. Connect with Addie on Instagram at @Hello_Pluie and LinkedIn
Wed, November 03, 2021
Stacy Madison – Founder of Stacy’s Pita Chips and BeBOLD Bars
Stacy Madison, the Founder of Stacy's Pita Chips and BeBOLD Bars, joins the show to share her journey from serving pita chips at her Stacy's D'Lites food cart in Boston to inventing a category and selling her brand to PepsiCo. Hear how she got Stacy's Pita Chips in stores, the moment she knew it was taking off, being in the bar space vs. pita chips space, an impromptu Stacy singing session, and mouth-watering questions from Wild Listeners. Connect with Stacy on Instagram at @_StacyMadison and BeBOLDbars.com
Wed, October 27, 2021
Jason Klein – Catcher’s Mask Crew Chief, Founder of Force3 Pro Gear
Jason Klein, the Founder and Executive Chairman of Force3 Pro Gear, joins the show to share his journey from getting hit in the face as a Minor League Baseball Umpire to inventing the Defender catcher's mask to minimize the risk of concussion. Hear how to design a product with safety as the priority, get early adoption by big names, expand into different product categories, Jason’s craziest product idea, and how it feels to throw someone out of a game. Connect with Jason at Force3ProGear.com
Wed, October 20, 2021
Paul Baron – The Wall Printer, Industry-Agnostic Entrepreneur
Paul Baron, the Founder and CEO of The Wall Printer and Serial Entrepreneur, joins the show to share his journey from industry-agnostic entrepreneur to becoming the exclusive supplier of The Wall Printer in North, South, and Central America. Hear how to educate consumers on a product they’ve never thought of, Paul’s 3Ts for entrepreneurial success, licensing products and securing patents, how they caught the attention of Elon Musk on Twitter, and Paul’s shrewd advice for any level of math. Connect with Paul on LinkedIn and TheWallPrinter.com
Wed, October 13, 2021
Neal Schaffer – Influencer Marketing Influencer, The Age of Influence
Neal Schaffer, the Influencer Marketing Expert and Bestselling Author of The Age of Influence, joins the show to share his journey from living in Japan to helping entrepreneurs partner with influencers to grow their businesses. Hear how to use influencer marketing in your business, find the right influencers, create momentum with podcast guesting and Amazon reviews, Neal’s favorite Japanese meal, and his fantasy baseball obsession. Connect with Neal at NealSchaffer.com, social media at @NealSchaffer, and check out his book and podcast
Wed, October 06, 2021
Marije Vogelzang – Eating Designer, The Dutch Institute of Food and Design
Marije Vogelzang, the Founder of The Dutch Institute of Food and Design and Head of Studio Living Matter at Design Academy Eindhoven, joins the show to share her journey from wanting to play with food as a kid to playing with food for her career. Hear the most fascinating food design experiments Marije has produced, why our lips are so important to the eating experience, what it’s like eating hairy tofu, how to take notes in the shower, and the most difficult Dutch word to pronounce. Connect with Marije on Instagram at @Marije_Vogelzang and MarijeVogelzang.NL
Wed, September 29, 2021
Kenny Coleman – Bourbon Techie, Bourbon Pursuit and Pursuit Spirits
Kenny Coleman, the Co-Host and Executive Producer of Bourbon Pursuit and Co-Founder of Pursuit Spirits, joins the show to share his journey from being a bourbon drinker to launching the top bourbon podcast in the world. Hear how to be efficient with your podcast thanks to automations, build a devoted community on Patreon, grow your podcast, Kenny’s top bourbon tips, and the Bourbon Trail of Rapid-Fire Q&A. Connect with Kenny at BourbonPursuit.com, PursuitSpirits.com, and on social media at @BourbonPursuit
Wed, September 22, 2021
Jackie Hermes – Unknown Figure-Outer, Founder of Accelity
Jackie Hermes, the Founder and CEO of Accelity, joins the show to share her journey from selling her cookie business for barely any profit to scaling her B2B SaaS marketing agency from $0 to multiple 7-figures without funding. Hear how to approach unknowns, capitalize on what makes your company different, ensure frequent communication, improve your content and influence on LinkedIn, and properly embarrass your kids. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn, JackieHermes.com, and AccelityMarketing.com
Wed, September 15, 2021
Jared Easley – Co-Founder of Podcast Movement
Jared Easley, the Co-Founder of Podcast Movement and Host of Starve the Doubts, joins the show to share his journey from listening to podcasts to creating the world's largest community of podcasters. Hear how to start an event in an area you're passionate about, get people to actually participate and have fun, grow your community, what Jared’s ring name would be as a professional wrestler, and perhaps some beatboxing. Connect with Jared at PodcastMovement.com
Wed, September 08, 2021
Dan Harden – Founder, CEO, and Principal Designer of Whipsaw
Dan Harden, the Founder, CEO, and Principal Designer of Whipsaw, joins the show to share his journey from endlessly curious kid to starting the acclaimed product design company that's brought over 1,000 products to market for Google, Nike, Uber, and other top companies. Hear how to differentiate your company, create balanced tension, find the “It Factor” in products, what Dan learned from working with Steve Jobs, and what excites him about biomimicry. Connect with Dan at Whipsaw.com and on Instagram at @WhipsawDesign and @DanHardenDesign
Wed, September 01, 2021
Randall Thompson and Kris Dehnert – Dugout Mugs, Bat Men
Randall Thompson and Kris Dehnert, the Founder and CEO of Dugout Mugs, join the show to share their journey from seeing the potential in cut-off baseball bats to creating MLB-licensed mugs and a company on the Inc. 5000. Hear how to gather customer feedback as you create your product, come up with new product ideas, become an officially licensed product, the SUV Model of creative marketing, and their favorite MLB players they’ve met through their business. Connect with Randall and Kris at DugoutMugs.com and on social media
Wed, August 25, 2021
Elnaz Sarraf – Smart Toy Maker, Founder of ROYBI Robot
Elnaz Sarraf, the Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of ROYBI Robot, joins the show to share her journey relocating from Iran to the US to pursue entrepreneurship and inventing the world's first Ai-powered robot to teach children language and STEM skills. Hear how to create traction before launching your product or service, pitch major media outlets, get into every Apple Store, how ROYBI Robot thrives on artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the iconic characters ROYBI reminds people of. Connect with Elnaz at ROYBIRobot.com and on LinkedIn
Thu, August 19, 2021
Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene – Vending Machine Virtuoso, Flat Out and PopCom
Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene, the Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Flat Out of Heels and PopCom, joins the show to share her journey from having sore feet from wearing heels to building multimillion-dollar businesses around smart vending machines for flats. Hear how to build your community to fuel your business, raise money through crowdfunding, build out your team, keep solving problems, and Dawn’s experience on The Breakfast Club. Connect with Dawn on social media and Medium
Wed, August 11, 2021
Brittany Berger – Minimalist Content Marketer, Founder of Work Brighter
Brittany Berger, the Founder of Work Brighter, joins the show to share her journey from being an overworked workaholic to helping content marketers get business results while prioritizing rest, self-care, and fun. Hear how to remix your content without burning out, the best types of content to repurpose, the downsides of hustle culture, how to make time for activities that recharge you, and brighten your day with The Sims. Connect with Brittany at BrittanyBerger.com, WorkBrighter.co, and on Twitter at @ThatBBerg
Fri, August 06, 2021
Jake Sommers – Drummer for Luke Combs
Jake Sommers, the Drummer for Luke Combs, joins the show to share his journey from giving up video games and committing to drumming to touring the world as one of the most popular bands in music. Hear what's driven the success of Luke Combs, how performing on TV compares to stadiums and arenas, what goes on behind-the-scenes on SNL, his practice routine and drumming idols, and what he said to John Mayer. Connect with Jake at JakeSommersDrums.com and on Instagram at @JakeSommers7
Wed, July 28, 2021
Jason Whitney – Dream Crusher, Executive Director of IU Angel Network
Jason Whitney, the VP of Venture Development for IU Ventures and Executive Director of IU Angel Network, joins the show to share his journey from running several local businesses and a pizza shop to connecting Indiana University alumni entrepreneurs and angel investors. Hear how to attract angel investors, speed up your sales cycle, manage thousands of relationships, the imaginary skill Jason is exceptional at, and the surprising thing about Mark Cuban. Connect with Jason at IUVentures.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, July 21, 2021
Dan Bennett – The #Antipreneur, Founder of 1 Minute Media
Dan Bennett, The #Antipreneur and Founder of 1 Minute Media, joins the show to share his journey from losing his business and declaring bankruptcy to helping small business owners tell their stories through video. Hear how to get started with video content, edit videos faster, win back clients, what Dan learned from his 10-day wilderness retreat, and his diligent nap routine. Connect with Dan at ImTheAntipreneur.com/LinkStack
Thu, July 15, 2021
Deirdre Lester – Chief Revenue Officer of Barstool Sports
Deirdre Lester, the Chief Revenue Officer of Barstool Sports, joins the show to share her journey from growing up in a sports family to leading Barstool's growth from the low double-digit millions to triple-digit millions in revenue. Hear what's driven the growth of Barstool, how much of the advertising revenue comes from podcasts, the story behind Pink Whitney, the Barstool personality who cracks Deirdre up the most, and what the office environment is like. Connect with Deirdre on LinkedIn, on Twitter at @GanunLester, and on Instagram at @DGanunLester
Wed, July 07, 2021
John Warrillow - Built to Sell, The Art of Selling Your Business
John Warrillow, the Bestselling Author of Built to Sell, The Automatic Customer, and The Art of Selling Your Business, joins the show to share his journey from being involved in every aspect of business to exiting four companies. Hear how to work on your business vs. in your business, develop recurring revenue, the difference between those who sell their business vs. those who don’t, how to add a personal touch on social media, and John’s favorite extreme sport. Connect with John at BuiltToSell.com/Wild
Wed, June 30, 2021
Jim Markham – Legendary Celebrity Hair Stylist, Hair Care Pioneer
Jim Markham, the Celebrity Hair Stylist, Serial Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Big Lucky, joins the show to share his journey from getting married and having a child at age 15 to founding several hair care companies that have netted over $1.2 billion in sales. Hear how to find your point of difference when positioning, start a successful product line, the business lessons Jim learned from Jay Sebring, how pimps and Playboy changed his life, and stories from working with Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Johnny Carson, and Frank Sinatra. Buy Big Lucky on Amazon
Wed, June 23, 2021
Laura Rike – Pinterest Powerhouse Strategist, Owner of Pintastic
Laura Rike, the Pinterest Powerhouse Strategist, joins the show to share her journey from working as a virtual assistant to becoming an early adopter to Pinterest and top Pinterest marketing strategist. Hear how grow your business through Pinterest, know if Pinterest is right for you, how often to pin, the secret talent Laura has won awards for, and the most overused Pinterest pun. Connect with Laura at LauraRike.com and on social media at @LauraRike
Wed, June 16, 2021
Tyler Gillespie – Thinking Time Chief, Founder of Productized.Services
Tyler Gillespie, the Serial Entrepreneur and Thinking Time Chief of Productized.Services, joins the show to share his journey from his family's luxury vacation rental business to relocating to Medellín and helping entrepreneurs productize their service businesses. Hear how to stop being the doer, track your tasks and outsource what you need to, create appealing virtual packages, his favorite Colombian fruit, and go-to style of dance. Connect with Tyler at Productized.Services
Wed, June 09, 2021
Kelsey Moreira – Cookie Dough Monster, Founder of Doughp
Kelsey Moreira, the Founder and Fearless Leader of Doughp, joins the show to share her journey from confronting her issues with alcohol and getting sober to starting the mission-driven edible and bakeable cookie dough business. Hear how to give back with your business, pivot from brick-and-mortar to eCommerce, surprising behind-the-scenes stories from Shark Tank, how Kelsey came back from rock bottom, and the song she can rap and dance to in its entirety. Connect with Kelsey on LinkedIn and Doughp at Doughp.com and on social media
Wed, June 02, 2021
Blake Sorensen – Snack Tackler, Founder of Blake’s Seed Based
Blake Sorensen, the Founder of Blake's Seed Based, joins the show to share his journey from star linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers to creating allergy-friendly snacks made from seeds, fruit, and chocolate. Hear how to gather feedback at different stages of your business, enforce quality standards for your offering, raise funding on Kickstarter, the toughest road environment Blake played at, and the player he’s most proud he tackled. Connect with Blake at BlakesSeedBased.com, Amazon, Instagram at @BlakesSeedBased, and on LinkedIn
Thu, May 20, 2021
Max Brickman – Midwest Machine, Managing Director of Heartland Ventures
Max Brickman, the Serial Entrepreneur and Managing Director of Heartland Ventures, joins the show to share his journey from starting landscaping, real estate, and education businesses in high school and college to bridging the gap between Silicon Valley and the Midwest. Hear how to license your product, pick companies to partner with, navigate your responsibilities as an entrepreneur and VC, ride your bike faster, and one very corny billboard. Connect with Max at HeartlandVC.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, May 12, 2021
Laura Belgray – Talking Shrimp, Creative Copywriting Genius
Laura Belgray, the Award-Winning Copywriting Expert and Founder of Talking Shrimp, joins the show to share her journey from appearing on Sesame Street as a 2-year-old to writing TV spots and copy for Nickelodeon, Bravo, HBO, and top online entrepreneurs. Hear how to make your audience go bananas with copy, create vivid imagery, build a brand around yourself, why the crumb scraper is Laura’s worst enemy, and how she screwed up her husband’s proposal. Connect with Laura at TalkingShrimp.com and on Instagram at @TalkingShrimpNYC
Wed, May 05, 2021
Jeff Snyder – Experiential Maestro, Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspira
Jeff Snyder, the Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspira Marketing Group, joins the show to share his journey from the early days of the craft beer revolution to building one of the fastest-growing experiential agencies in the world. Hear how to create breakthrough experiences, win big clients, how Inspira makes magic with experiential marketing, that time Jeff ran across the Grand Canyon, and a concert in the Arctic Circle. Connect with Jeff at InspiraMarketing.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, April 28, 2021
Dave Heimbuch – Firefighter Helper, Founder of Hidrent
Dave Heimbuch, the Founder of Hidrent, joins the show to share his journey from looking for help with home renovations to creating the business that connects customers with off-duty firefighters. Hear how to validate your idea, raise crowdfunding, get over perfectionism, the sacrifices Dave has made to bring Hidrent to life, and his favorite dad joke. Connect with Dave at Hidrent.com and Dave@Hidrent.com
Wed, April 21, 2021
Storm Anderson – Spontaneous Builder, Co-Founder of Kumo Partners
Storm Anderson, the Partner and Co-Founder of Kumo Partners, joins the show to share his journey from starting Cavebox in college to helping Fortune 500 companies simplify their processes with Office 365 and the Power Platform. Hear how to turn your ideas into businesses, win more clients, find the right pricing, how music plays such a big part in Storm’s life, and how he learned Japanese and juggling. Connect with Storm on LinkedIn and at KumoPartners.com
Wed, April 14, 2021
Winnie Sun – Wealth Whisperer, Fantastic Finance Entrepreneur
Winnie Sun, the Award-Winning Financial Advisor, TV Contributor, and Founding Partner of Sun Group Wealth Partners, joins the show to share her journey from her parents declaring bankruptcy to becoming one of the most influential financial advisors in the world. Hear how to manage your finances as an entrepreneur, benefit from tax shelters, find what makes you happy, how her hashtag got over 25 billion impressions on social media, and the craziest thing she’s seen from a live TV audience. Connect with Winnie on Twitter and LinkedIn at @WinnieSun
Wed, April 07, 2021
Jason DeFillippo – Award-Winning Podcast Producer, Tim Ferriss and Jordan Harbinger
Jason DeFillippo, the Award-Winning Podcast Producer, joins the show to share his journey from coder and programmer to producing, editing, and hosting some of the top podcasts of all time. Hear why it's important to edit your podcast, the crazy story behind the award-winning Jamie Foxx episode on The Tim Ferriss Show, what makes it possible to release over 500 podcast episodes, what sets top podcasters apart, and the most surprising thing Jason learned when he worked in the movie industry. Connect with Jason at jpd.me
Wed, March 31, 2021
Alli Webb – Co-Founder of Drybar, Squeeze, and Becket + Quill
Alli Webb, the Co-Founder of Drybar, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Shark Tank Guest Shark, joins the show to share her journey building Drybar from an in-home blowout service for her friends to over 150 locations across the US. Hear the key decisions she made to scale Drybar, how to maintain fantastic customer service while rapidly growing your business, stay confident in your vision, her creative entrepreneurship lessons, and her favorite type of fries. Connect with Alli on Instagram at @AlliWebb
Wed, March 24, 2021
Ash ElDifrawi – Happiness Researcher, Clinical Psychologist Marketer
Ash ElDifrawi, the Clinical Psychologist, Marketing Executive, Author, and Father-Son Podcaster, joins the show to share his journey from writing a book on the psychology of happiness to leading marketing for Aspen Dental, Redbox, Gogo, and more. Hear the science behind happiness, the key marketing lessons Ash has learned, how Moore’s law applies to different industries, the most surprising thing about happiness, and the thought-provoking podcast he does with his son. Listen to Hold Me Back at HoldMeBack.com and get Ash's book at TheTenWorlds.com
Wed, March 17, 2021
Jarred Jermaine - Song Sampling Connoisseur, Inventor of RnBass
Jarred Jermaine, the Music Producer and TikTok Star, joins the show to share his journey from coining the RnBass genre to creating song sampling TikToks that get millions of views. Hear how to break through on TikTok, why song sampling is so popular, his TikTok creation process, how to get to the point right away in your videos, and his dream song to sample. Connect with Jarred on TikTok at @JarredJermaine and Instagram at @ItsJMaine
Wed, March 10, 2021
Kasey Luck – Wanderlust and Emails, Founder of Luck and Co
Kasey Luck, the Founder and CEO of Luck and Co, joins the show to share her journey from exchange student and Semester at Sea to helping eCommerce stores maximize their email revenue. Hear how to increase your revenue with email marketing, grow your email list, step inside the customer journey, how learning English compares to learning Russian, and what it’s like living on a ship for so long. Connect with Kasey on LinkedIn and at LuckAndCo.Agency
Wed, March 03, 2021
Shondell Varcianna – Balanced Blogger, Founder of Varci Media
Shondell Varcianna, the Founder and CEO of Varci Media, joins the show to share her journey from telemarketing for the Bank of Montreal to taking her content writing company from side hustle to dream business. Hear how to blog specifically to your target customers, create more engagement with your blog posts, benefit from joining Facebook Groups, hire a team and delegate tasks, and the craziest things she heard while telemarketing. Connect with Shondell on LinkedIn and at VarciMedia.com
Wed, February 24, 2021
Michele Ronsen – Curiosity Tank, How to Ask Better Questions
Michele Ronsen, the Founder, Educator, and Chief Curiosity Cat of Curiosity Tank, joins the show to share her journey from drawing logos as a 3-year-old to leading user research and design for Fortune 500 companies and startups. Hear how to ask better questions, why short questions are better, how to deal with rejection, how we decide what we eat for dinner, and the Skittles Popcorn experiment. Connect with Michele on LinkedIn and at CuriosityTank.com
Wed, February 17, 2021
Katelyn Brower – The Real Marketer, Social Media Manager at Sterling
Katelyn Brower, the Social Media Manager at Sterling, joins the show to share her journey from English major to leading social media marketing and management for global brands. Hear how to prioritize your efforts on social media, manage frequent interruptions while working, use social media for your personal and business benefit, approach social listening, and how she got memed at a Giants game. Connect with Katelyn on Twitter at @KatelynBrower_ and on LinkedIn
Wed, February 10, 2021
Rob Balasabas – Brand Humanizer, TubeBuddy Partnership Manager
Rob Balasabas, the Video and Content Strategist and TubeBuddy Partnership Manager, joins the show to share his journey from being shy growing up to making a living off videos, livestreams, and helping other content creators. Hear how to humanize your brand, create helpful videos and livestreams, build connections with and among your audience, inspire more engagement, and the awesome word he can’t stop saying. Connect with Rob at TubeBuddy.com, YouTube.com/TubeBuddy, and on Instagram and LinkedIn
Wed, February 03, 2021
Tim Timmons – MLB Umpire, All-Star for UMPS CARE
Tim Timmons, the MLB Umpire, joins the show to share his journey from growing up loving baseball to umpiring in the big leagues for over two decades, including the World Series, several playoff series, and multiple All-Star Games. Hear his most memorable moments on the field, the lessons he’s learned from baseball, how he partners with UMPS CARE, questions from Wild Listeners and the Tim Timmons Fanclub, and an ejection that belongs in Cooperstown. Donate to UMPS CARE at UmpsCare.com
Wed, January 27, 2021
Jasmine Star – Creative Phenom, Social Media for Entrepreneurs
Jasmine Star, the Photographer, Business Strategist, and Founder of Social Curator, joins the show to share her journey from dropping out of law school to becoming the internationally-recognized creative entrepreneur. Hear how to rock it on social media as an entrepreneur, find out what resonates with your audience, when to create a separate account for your business, her favorite photograph she’s ever taken, and the person she was Star-struck by. Connect with Jasmine at JasmineStar.com, SocialCurator.com, and on social media at @JasmineStar
Wed, January 20, 2021
Jordan West – eCommerce Launcher, Mindful Marketing Co and Little and Lively
Jordan West, the Co-Founder of Mindful Marketing Co and Little and Lively, joins the show to share his journey from paramedic to generating over $250,000 in sales in 24 hours. Hear how to create successful eCommerce launches, build an engaging VIP group, what organic posts can teach you about paid ads, business lessons Jordan applies from being a paramedic, and his time owning a Taco Del Mar. Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn and at MindfulMarketing.Co
Wed, January 13, 2021
Riana Lynn – Food Science Entrepreneur, Founder of Journey Foods
Riana Lynn, the Founder and CEO of Journey Foods, joins the show to share her journey from Biologist to Serial Entrepreneur building the next generation food platform. Hear how Journey Foods unlocks insights and savings for innovative food companies, why we like food so much, how to avoid burnout, the history of fruit snacks, and her favorite candy from the ‘90s. Connect with Riana at JourneyFoods.io and on social media at @RianaLynn, @JourneyFoods, and @JourneyFoodsio
Wed, January 06, 2021
Rob Fletcher – Dr. Trouble, Africa’s Finest Chilli Sauce
Rob Fletcher, the Founder of Dr. Trouble Sauce, joins the show to share his journey discovering his great-grandfather's chilli sauce recipe from the 1890s and turning it into a global brand. Hear how to develop a product, perfect your recipe, expand your business into different countries, how Dr. Trouble Sauce gets made, and the spiciest prank you’ll hear about. Try Dr. Trouble at DrTrouble.com, DrTroubleSauce.co.uk, and on Amazon
Wed, December 30, 2020
Ilana Ben-Ari – Creative Toy Designer, Founder of Twenty One Toys
Ilana Ben-Ari, the Founder, CEO, and Lead Designer of Twenty One Toys, joins the show to share her journey from playing with abstract toys as a kid to bringing the transformative power of play into thousands of schools and offices around the world. Hear why we learn through play, how the Empathy Toy and Failure Toy work, what skills will be most important in the future workplace, the punny URLs Ilana has secured, and her impression that will quack you up. Connect with Ilana at TwentyOneToys.com and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @21Toys and @IlanaBenAri
Wed, December 23, 2020
Jerry Miller – Founder of FarmersOnly.com, Advertising Sensation
Jerry Miller, the Founder of FarmersOnly.com, joins the show to share his journey creating the famous sensation that has helped the lives of millions of members. Hear how he started FarmersOnly.com, the story behind the famous commercials and jingle, how to stay committed to an idea that has many doubters, break through the clutter, and his favorite FarmersOnly.com success stories. Connect with Jerry at FarmersOnly.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, December 16, 2020
Katie Witkop – Founding Designer of Faire, Side Hustle Florist
Katie Witkop, the Founding Designer of Faire, joins the show to share her journey from packaging design to leading the design of the online wholesale marketplace. Hear what's driven Faire's growth, how to build a team from the ground up, construct a creative work environment, adjust your brand and site design over time, and the type of flower she can’t get enough of. Connect with Katie at Faire.com, on Instagram at @KatieWitkop, and on LinkedIn
Wed, December 09, 2020
A. Lee Judge – Big Content DJ, Founder of Content Monsta
A. Lee Judge, the Founder of Content Monsta, joins the show to share his journey from being an international DJ to starting a marketing agency that creates Big Content for businesses and individuals. Hear how to create Big Content, make it unique, set up podcast interviews and videos for gems and snippets, business and music lessons from DJ Judge Mental, and the song that got the craziest crowd reaction. Connect with Lee at ALeeJudge.com and ContentMonsta.com
Wed, December 02, 2020
Lauri Loewenberg – Dream Expert, Certified Dream Analyst
Lauri Loewenberg, the Certified Dream Analyst, Author, and TV and Radio Personality, joins the show to share her journey analyzing over 75,000 dreams. Hear how to remember your dreams, experience lucid dreaming, understand what your dreams and nightmares mean, real-life dream interpretations submitted by Wild Listeners, and the dream that changed Lauri’s life. Connect with Lauri at LauriLoewenberg.com and YouAsAPinup.com
Wed, November 25, 2020
Phil Marcus, David Haber, and Ben Haber – J. Marcus, Family Business
Phil Marcus, David Haber, and Ben Haber of J. Marcus join the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by their cousin, Max Branstetter. Hear how they've grown and pivoted their 4th-generation family business, how to take your business from local to national to international, excel at eCommerce, the pros and cons of working with family, and their favorite parts about Pittsburgh
Wed, November 18, 2020
Paul Thomson – Online Course Creators Hub, Digital Nomad
Paul Thomson, the Founder of the Online Course Creators Hub, joins the show to share his journey from nearly becoming a school principal to coaching online course creators to bring in millions in sales. Hear how to create a successful online course, validate your online course idea, market your online course, stick to your calendar, and the longest flight he’s ever been on. Connect with Paul at @ThePaulThomson on Instagram and Facebook and at ThePaulThomson.com
Wed, November 11, 2020
Sarah Groen – Luxury Travel Insider, Founder of Bell + Bly Travel
Sarah Groen, the Founder of Bell + Bly Travel, joins the show to share her journey from rolling out Uber Eats in Houston and Phoenix to becoming a top luxury travel advisor. Hear how to dig deep into the minds of your customers, build a network of all-star partners, provide stellar customer service, create unforgettable experiences, and the craziest thing Sarah has ever seen while traveling. Connect with Sarah at BellAndBlyTravel.com, her Luxury Travel Insider podcast, and on Instagram at @SarahGoesGlobal
Wed, November 04, 2020
Julia McCoy – Escaping a Cult, Founder of Express Writers
Julia McCoy, the Founder of Express Writers and The Content Hacker, joins the show to share her journey from being born into a cult to escaping and building flourishing businesses. Hear how to go from freelancer to entrepreneur, evaluate talent, focus on what’s important for your business, go about creative writing, and how Julia made her escape and turned her life around. Connect with Julia on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, ContentHacker.com, ExpressWriters.com, and Amazon
Wed, October 28, 2020
Betty Brennan – Museum Experience Mogul, Founder of Taylor Studios
Betty Brennan, the President and Founder of Taylor Studios, joins the show to share her journey from growing up on a farm to creating exhibits for the top museums in the world. Hear how to simplify complex projects, deliver unmatched customer service, the most memorable experiences Taylor Studios has created, how the team brings history to life, and her time eating chocolate-covered ants. Connect with Betty on LinkedIn and Taylor Studios at TaylorStudios.com and on social media
Wed, October 21, 2020
Christina Garnett – Social Listening Butterfly, Space Nerd
Christina Garnett, the Social Listening Analyst and Digital Marketing Strategist, joins the show to share her journey from teaching math to strengthening the digital strategies of Fortune 500 brands. Hear why you should use social listening, the best social listening tools, how to read your consumers’ minds, her NASA Social experience, and how to get better at meditating. Connect with Christina on Twitter and Instagram at @ThatChristinaG, and on LinkedIn and Medium
Wed, October 14, 2020
Lars Silberbauer – Leading LEGO to Social Media Stardom
This episode is dedicated to Grandma Barb. Lars Silberbauer, the Digital Marketing Leader, joins the show to share his journey leading LEGO from zero social media presence to the top brand on social media. Hear how he got LEGO to embrace social media, they got their first million fans, how to stay playful, discover new gadgets, and his favorite LEGO set. Connect with Lars on social media at @LarsSilberbauer, LarsSilberbauer.com, and WAVE7.org
Wed, September 30, 2020
Nick Coleman – Punny Foodpreneur, Founder of Snaffling Pig
Nick Coleman, the Founder and CEO of Snaffling Pig, joins the show to share his journey from loving pork crackling as a kid to disrupting the UK snack industry and becoming a Dragons' Den success story. Hear how to come up with new product ideas, grow distribution, handle impostor syndrome, Nick’s experience on Dragons’ Den, and why he faked his marriage. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn and at SnafflingPig.co.uk
Wed, September 23, 2020
Dan Gingiss – The Experience Maker, Customer Experience Speaker
Dan Gingiss, the Customer Experience Speaker and Coach, joins the show to share his journey from marketing collectible figurines to creating remarkable customer experiences at McDonald's, Discover, Humana, and more. Hear how to create extraordinary moments for your customers, make memorable moments while improving pain points, the difference between customer experience and customer service, Dan’s stories from being a licensed bartender, and his family’s secret chocolate chip cookie recipe. Connect with Dan at DanGingiss.com, on Twitter at @DGingiss, and on LinkedIn
Wed, September 16, 2020
Rachel Inman – Google Maps and Google Earth UX Design Lead
Rachel Inman, a Staff UX Design Lead for Google Maps, joins the show to share her journey from loving maps and exploration as a kid to enhancing Google Maps and Google Earth through UX design. Hear how to be user-friendly, how teachers helped redesign Google Earth, what Google Maps might look like in the future, how to create a culture of creativity, and how Street View gets made. Connect with Rachel on Twitter at @rachel_inman and on LinkedIn
Wed, September 09, 2020
Paula Scher – Legendary Graphic Designer, Principal at Pentagram
Paula Scher, the Principal at Pentagram, joins the show to share her journey from designing album covers to creating logos and graphics for Citibank, Shake Shack, The High Line, The Public Theater, and more. Hear the stories behind her most famous designs, why it helps to sketch on a napkin, how to foster business relationships that last decades, the problem with perfectionism, and her reaction to seeing her designs all around New York City. Connect with Paula at Pentagram.com
Wed, September 02, 2020
Jay Acunzo – Original Storyteller, Founder of Marketing Showrunners
Jay Acunzo, the Author, Keynote Speaker, and Founder of Marketing Showrunners, joins the show to share his journey from being unhappy at a highly-desired job to creating original narratives for brands and teaching creative people to find their voice. Hear how to make your show different, bring about tension, Jay’s creative process, why control and certainty are inversely proportional, and storytelling lessons from Anthony Bourdain. Connect with Jay at MarketingShowrunners.com
Wed, August 26, 2020
Philip VanDusen – Chief Creative Officer, Founder of Verhaal Brand Design
Philip VanDusen, the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Verhaal Brand Design, joins the show to share his journey from selling t-shirts on foot to leading branding and design for the world's biggest brands. Hear how to stand out with design, the science behind marketing and design, the best-selling shirt of all time, how to grow your pillar content channel, and why designers are like cows. Connect with Philip at PhilipVanDusen.com, BrandDesignMasters.com, his podcast, and on YouTube
Wed, August 19, 2020
Jessica Hitchcock – Pleasant Painter, Full-Time Artist
Jessica Hitchcock, the Full-Time Artist, joins the show to share her journey from working in finance and accounting to going all-in on her passion for painting. Hear how to turn your side hustle into your business, how to develop several revenue streams, the power of Instagram for creatives, how to get out of a creative rut, and her Lois Griffin impression. Connect with Jessica at JessicaHitchcock.org, on Instagram at @Jessica_Hitchcock, and The Creative Business Convo Facebook group
Wed, August 12, 2020
Marcus Whitney - College Dropout Turned Creative Entrepreneur
Marcus Whitney, the Creative Entrepreneur, joins the show to share his journey from waiting tables as a college dropout to becoming the Serial Entrepreneur and Bestselling Author of Create and Orchestrate. Hear the biggest lessons from his entrepreneurship journey, how he brought an MLS team to Nashville, the hardest thing he’s ever done, how to balance major life events with career aspirations, and key tips for meditating. Connect with Marcus at MarcusWhitney.com
Wed, August 05, 2020
Melanie Deziel – Brainstorming Guide, Chief Content Officer of StoryFuel
Melanie Deziel, the Founder and Chief Content Officer of StoryFuel, joins the show to share her journey from aspiring journalist to Author and Creator of The Content Fuel Framework. Hear how to brainstorm content ideas, turn ideas into actual content, beat writer’s block, ignore the algorithm, and the surprise musical instrument Melanie plays. Connect with Melanie at StoryFuel.co and on social media
Wed, July 29, 2020
Jonathan Katz – Inventor of BLENDi, College Entrepreneur
Jonathan Katz, the Inventor of BLENDi, joins the show to share his journey from frustrated bodybuilder to creating the portable blender while in college. Hear how to design a product, create prototypes, what you sacrifice by starting a business in college, how to make sure you always capture the moment, and Jonathan’s entrepreneurship lessons from bodybuilding. Connect with Jonathan on Instagram at @JonKatz96 and @BLENDiBlender and at BLENDiBlender.com
Wed, July 22, 2020
Isabel Garvey – Managing Director of Abbey Road Studios
Isabel Garvey, the Managing Director of Abbey Road Studios, joins the show to share her journey celebrating the world's most famous recording studio while leading the charge into the next chapter. Hear how Abbey Road Studios is welcoming emerging artists, supporting music tech startups with the Abbey Road Red incubator, teaching music production with Abbey Road Institute, how Isabel champions a culture of creativity, and the strangest thing she’s seen at the Zebra Crossing. Connect with Isabel on LinkedIn and at AbbeyRoad.com
Wed, July 15, 2020
Dalip Jaggi – Startup Explorer, Tech Entrepreneur and Investor
Dalip Jaggi, the Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, and Advisor, joins the show to share his journey from creating websites for video games to founding and investing in several tech startups. Hear his biggest growth lessons from the startup world, how to raise crowdfunding on Kickstarter or Indiegogo, how to sell your company, his ridiculous amount of hobbies, and his vacation with Bigfoot. Connect with Dalip at DalipJaggi.com
Wed, July 08, 2020
Sue Frech – Community Builder, Co-Founder of Vesta
Sue Frech, the Co-Founder and CEO of Vesta, joins the show to share her journey from enjoying the sense of community growing up to starting the leading online community building technology company. Hear how to build a passionate community for your brand, how to incentivize engagement within your community, how to present data in a way that’s easy to understand, what she’s learned from tap dancing, and the burrito makeup bag. Connect with Sue at Susan.Frech@Vesta-Go.com, on LinkedIn at @SueFrech, and her podcast Happy Marketer Connection
Wed, July 01, 2020
Episode 100 Special
It's the Wildest episode yet! Hear brand new interviews from returning guests, favorite highlights from the first 99 episodes, and unreleased bloopers in this Episode 100 Special. Hear the best of the best tips on business growth, creativity, entrepreneurship, marketing, startups, quirks, weird talents, and more. Prepare to laugh, learn, cringe, smile, roll your eyes, and get your Wild ideas flowing. Thank you so much for listening to the Wild Business Growth Podcast
Wed, June 24, 2020
Chris Ducker – Youpreneur, Future-Proof Virtual CEO
Chris Ducker, the Serial Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, and Bestselling Author of Virtual Freedom and Rise of the Youpreneur, joins the show to share his journey from burning out to becoming the Virtual CEO he dreamed of. Hear how to build a business around yourself, how to decide what to work on and what to delegate, how to find your niche, why Chris deleted all the apps from his phone, and the most embarrassing thing to happen to him on stage. Connect with Chris at ChrisDucker.com, Youpreneur.com, and on social media at @ChrisDucker
Wed, June 17, 2020
Janelle Shane – AI Weirdness, Artificial Intelligence Adventurer
Janelle Shane, the Optics Research Scientist and Creator of the AI Weirdness blog, joins the show to share her experiments that showcase the strange side of artificial intelligence. Hear what the future of AI means for our businesses and personal lives, Janelle’s most memorable AI Weirdness experiments, where we see AI in everyday life, how AI works, and the record Janelle set in college. Connect with Janelle at AIWeirdness.com, JanelleShane.com, on social media at @JanelleCShane and @Janelle.Shane, and buy her book at your local bookstore
Wed, June 10, 2020
Will Shortz – The Puzzlemaster, Crossword Editor of The New York Times
Will Shortz, the Crossword Editor of The New York Times, joins the show to share his journey from creating his own puzzle major to writing and editing over 500 puzzle books and thousands of crosswords for the Times since 1993. Hear what drew Will to puzzles in the first place, his crossword-editing process, how to solve a crossword puzzle, his appearances on How I Met Your Mother and The Simpsons, and the difference between ping pong and table tennis. Connect with Will on NPR's Sunday Puzzle, in The New York Times, at CrosswordTournament.com, and WestchesterTableTennis.com
Wed, June 03, 2020
JJ Ramberg – Co-Founder of Goodpods, The Social Podcasting App
JJ Ramberg, the Co-Founder of Goodpods, joins the show to share her journey from spending 13 years interviewing entrepreneurs on TV to creating the social podcasting app. Hear how Goodpods is creating new podcasting possibilities for listeners and hosts, how to conquer hurdles designing an app, how JJ got A-list influencers to use Goodpods, the biggest lessons you can learn from entrepreneurs, and JJ’s personal favorite podcasts. Download Goodpods on the App Store and email your feedback to JJ@Goodpods.com
Wed, May 27, 2020
Marti Romances – Futuristic Designer, Co-Founder of Territory Studio
Marti Romances, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Territory Studio, joins the show to share his journey from art projects as a child to designing graphics for Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and The Martian. Hear his principles of creative design, how he started working on blockbuster movies, how to approach designing real-life products, what he learned from playing and working on video games, and how to learn a new language. Connect with Marti at TerritoryStudio.com and on Twitter and Instagram at @MartiRomances and @TerritoryStudio
Wed, May 20, 2020
Sarah Hannington – The Candy Woman, Founder of MyCustomCandy
Sarah Hannington, the Founder of MyCustomCandy, joins the show to share her journey from searching for a custom candy manufacturer to starting her own company that creates candy for Kim Kardashian West, Cardi B, and The Rolling Stones. Hear how to create a personalized offering, how to win celebrity clients, the value of an idea vs. execution, the pros and cons of a seasonal business, and her favorite candy of all time. Connect with Sarah at MyCustomCandy.com and on Instagram at @MyCustomCandy
Wed, May 13, 2020
Douglas Burdett – The Marketing Book Podcast, Army Mad Man
Douglas Burdett, the Host of The Marketing Book Podcast and Founder of ARTILLERY, joins the show to share his journey from Field Artillery Officer in the U.S. Army to interviewing a new marketing author every week. Hear the top 3 lessons from reading hundreds of marketing books, why Douglas decided to read a new book every week, how to grow a podcast to millions of downloads, how to read faster, and Douglas’s stories from his Mad Men agency days. Connect with Douglas at MarketingBookPodcast.com and on LinkedIn
Wed, May 06, 2020
Maggie Fox – Social Media Pioneer, Digital Transformation
Maggie Fox, the Founder of Social Media Group and Advisor to CEOs, joins the show to share her journey from founding the world's first social media consultancy to leading digital transformation at SAP and other giant companies. Hear how to get your company to embrace digital, how social media has changed since the early 2000s, why the best leaders are lazy, the creative benefits of cooking, and the trick she can do with her nostrils. Connect with Maggie on Linkedin and on Twitter at @MaggieFox
Wed, April 29, 2020
Carter McLean – Ferocious Drummer, The Lion King on Broadway
Carter McLean, the Drummer for The Lion King on Broadway, joins the show to share his journey from drumming on a phonebook to taking over the chair at the highest-grossing musical in the world. Hear how he started drumming for The Lion King, what it's like in the orchestra pit of Broadway shows, how he gets into the right mindset for each show, how to find your unique sound on social media, and why he got married at a bourbon distillery. Connect with Carter on Instagram at @CarterMac, on YouTube at @CarterMcLean, at FourHandsDrumming.com, and his book Drumset Concepts and Creativity
Wed, April 22, 2020
Tamsen Webster – Idea Whisperer, Creator of the Red Thread
Tamsen Webster, the Idea Whisperer, Message Strategist, and Keynote Speaker, joins the show to share her journey from spending 13 years as a Weight Watchers leader to advising top brands with her concept of the Red Thread. Hear how to find the Red Thread for your business, why stories are so effective, how to translate skills from one job to another, why crossword puzzles are pure creativity, and Tamsen’s favorite song to ballroom dance to. Connect with Tamsen at TamsenWebster.com and her podcast at TheFreenoter.com
Wed, April 15, 2020
Marisa Corcoran – Harvard Actress Turned Star Copywriter
Marisa Corcoran, the Copywriter and Creator of The Copy Chat, joins the show to share her journey from Harvard acting grad to becoming the go-to copywriting expert for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Hear how to grow your business with effective copywriting, how to improve your language from ordinary to extraordinary, copywriting lessons from the acting world, what we can learn from Cosmo headlines, and Marisa’s Real Housewives impressions and rap demo. Connect with Marisa at The Copy Chat Facebook group and at MarisaCorcoran.com
Wed, April 08, 2020
Nick Uhas – Science Stuntman, YouTube and TikTok Sensation
Nick Uhas aka Nickipedia, the Science Influencer and Producer, joins the show to share his journey from pre-med student and professional stunt rollerblader to performing fascinating science experiments that get millions of views on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Hear how to create remarkable social media videos, Nick’s favorite science experiments, how to stand out on TikTok, the science behind creativity, and unusual science fun facts. Connect with Nick on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at @NickUhas
Wed, April 01, 2020
Molly Pittman – Facebook Ads Phenom, CEO of Smart Marketer
Molly Pittman, the Media Buyer and CEO of Smart Marketer, joins the show to share her journey from bartending in Kentucky to managing over 14 million dollars of Facebook Ads from Amsterdam. Hear how to grow your business with Facebook Ads, how much money to spend on Facebook Ads, how many people to target with Facebook Ads, Molly’s verbal emojis, and her favorite foods in Amsterdam. Connect with Molly on Instagram and Facebook at @MollyPittmanDigital and at SmartMarketer.com
Wed, March 25, 2020
Adam Shepard – Human Bucket List, Social Experiments
This episode is dedicated to Grandpa Henry. Adam Shepard, the Documentary Executive Producer, Author, and Speaker, joins the show to share what he's learned from his unconventional life experiments. Hear how he survived off 25 dollars in Scratch Beginnings, how he visited 17 countries on 4 continents in One Year Lived, his blindfolded surprise in American Dream, and his self-publishing journey in Word Slingers. Connect with Adam at ShepardSpeaks.com
Wed, March 11, 2020
Kat and Jethro Gilligan Toth – The Box of Oddities, Fun Freaks
Kat and Jethro Gilligan Toth, the Co-Hosts and Creators of The Box of Oddities, join the show to share the weird stories behind the weird stories now heard by millions on their podcast. Hear how being weird and unique can help grow your brand, how to find fascinating stories to tell, how to grow your podcast, their favorite stories from The Box of Oddities, and how they got fired while wearing costumes. Connect with Kat and Jethro at TheBoxOfOddities.com
Wed, March 04, 2020
Tiffani Bova – Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, Growth IQ
Tiffani Bova, the Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, joins the show to share her journey from growing up in Hawai'i to becoming the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of Growth IQ. Hear how to grow your business, the growth strategies used by top companies, what we can learn from Kylie Jenner, why Salesforce is so successful, and Tiffani’s hotel room key collection. Connect with Tiffani on Twitter at @Tiffani_Bova and social media at @TiffaniBova and subscribe to her podcast What's Next!
Wed, February 26, 2020
Jordan Harbinger - Networking Artist, The Jordan Harbinger Show
Jordan Harbinger, the Host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, joins the show to share his journey from getting kidnapped twice to being named Best of 2018 by Apple. Hear how to get the most out of your podcast guests, how to interview famous people, how to reconnect with those you’ve lost touch with, how to reinvent yourself, and the podcast guest who surprised Jordan the most. Subscribe to The Jordan Harbinger Show and connect with Jordan on Instagram and Twitter at @JordanHarbinger
Wed, February 19, 2020
Gerry Hays - Kelley Entrepreneurial Finance Professor, Founder of Doriot
Gerry Hays, the award-winning Kelley Professor, Serial Entrepreneur, and Investor, joins the show to share his journey from childhood paper route to launching Doriot, the Fantasy Startup game. Hear the value of smaller Venture Capital investments, how Doriot works, how to come back from being exhausted as an entrepreneur, the entrepreneurial approach to cooking, and why Gerry intimidates people. Sign up for Doriot at FantasyStartup.com or Doriot.com and connect with Gerry at GAHays@Indiana.edu
Wed, February 12, 2020
Viveka von Rosen - LinkedIn Expert, Co-Founder of Vengreso
Viveka von Rosen, the LinkedIn Expert, Chief Visibility Officer, and Co-Founder of Vengreso, joins the show to share how to grow your business through LinkedIn. Hear how to optimize your LinkedIn profile and About section, how often and how long to post content to LinkedIn, how to use LinkedIn advanced search, her crazy hang gliding stories, and the best sneeze you’ll ever hear. Connect with Viveka at Vengreso.com, Viveka@Vengreso.com, and @LinkedInExpert on LinkedIn
Wed, February 05, 2020
Andréa Jones - Social Media for Podcasts, Founder of OnlineDrea
Andréa Jones, the Founder of OnlineDrea and Social Media for Podcasts, joins the show to share her journey from meeting her husband on YouTube to becoming the go-to expert on social media for podcasts. Hear how to share your podcast or content series on social media, what platforms to share it on, how to attract new listeners, the creative power of tactile hobbies, and some choose your own adventure. Connect with Andréa at OnlineDrea.com, @OnlineDrea on Instagram, and her Savvy Social Podcast
Wed, January 29, 2020
Andrew Askins - App Development Ace, Founder of Krit
Andrew Askins, the Founder and CEO of Krit, joins the show to share his journey from aspiring teacher to designing and developing apps for non-technical founders. Hear how Krit brings tech to life through consulting, the importance of accountability, how to curate a newsletter like Andrew does with Startup Watching, how to start a business in college, and the most creative creators on YouTube. Connect with Andrew on Twitter at @AndrewAskins and at Krit.com, StartupWatching.com, and AndrewAskins.com
Wed, January 22, 2020
Larry Edelson - Serial Medical Entrepreneur, Chairman of Delray Medical Center
Larry Edelson, the Chairman of Delray Medical Center and Serial Medical Entrepreneur, joins the show to share his journey from growing up in a 1-bedroom apartment to becoming the Chairman of an award-winning hospital. Hear how he had so much success in the medical field without going to med school, his role in growing 1-800 Contacts, his biggest life lessons, why retirement isn’t what you should dream of, and the best spring break story of all time. Connect with Larry at LEdelson@Comcast.net
Wed, January 15, 2020
Mike Allton - Blogging Brute, Award-Winning Blogger
Mike Allton, the Blogging Brute and Brand Evangelist at Agorapulse, joins the show to share his journey from failing English class to becoming an award-winning blogger. Hear how to increase your site traffic and sales through blogging, how to know what to blog about, how long and frequent your blog posts should be, the creative power of photo walks, and how Aviation Gin cleverly responded to Peloton. Connect with Mike at BloggingBrute.com and on social media at @BloggingBrute
Wed, January 08, 2020
Andrea Sager - Trademarks and Copyrights for Small Business
Andrea Sager, the Legalpreneur and Founder of Andrea Sager Law, joins the show to share her journey from a big law firm to starting her own virtual law firm for small business owners. Hear the difference between trademarks and copyrights, how to apply for trademarks and copyrights, examples of infringement, how she won a bowling national championship, and her crazy crawfish story. Connect with Andrea on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @AndreaSagerLaw
Wed, January 01, 2020
Justin Delaney - Founder of Menguin, CEO of Buff City Soap
Justin Delaney, the Founder of Menguin and CEO of Buff City Soap, joins the show to share his journey from bartender and travel blogger to disrupting both the tuxedo rental and soap worlds. Hear how he sold Menguin to Generation Tux in just a few years, the nontraditional approach of Buff City Soap, how to excel as both an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, stories from working with Mark Cuban, Scott Dorsey, and George Zimmer, and why Justin doesn’t like jeans. Connect with Justin on Instagram at @JustDela and on LinkedIn
Wed, December 25, 2019
Jon MacDonald - Conversion Rate Optimization, Founder of The Good
Jon MacDonald, the Founder of The Good, joins the show to share his journey from computer science student to starting a conversion rate optimization (CRO) firm that helps the world's largest online brands, including Nike, Adobe, and Xerox. Hear how to convert more website visitors into buyers, tools to understand the clicks and movements of your site visitors, why you shouldn’t use email newsletter pop-ups, the differences in the websites of massive brands and small businesses, and Jon’s stories from being 6’7”. Connect with Jon at TheGood.com and Jon@TheGood.com
Wed, December 18, 2019
Nathan Ross - Award-Winning Producer of Major Projects
Nathan Ross, a Producer of Big Little Lies, Dallas Buyers Club, Sharp Objects, and other major projects joins the show to share how he produces award-winning films and series. Hear how to capture heavy drama, how to decide what stories to tell, the impact of the changing entertainment industry, tales from the Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes, and what it’s like working with Meryl Streep, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, and Amy Adams. Connect with Nathan at Nathan@CrazyroseFilms.com
Wed, December 11, 2019
Kris Ward - Time Management Expert, Productivity Powerhouse
Kris Ward, the Time Management Expert, joins the show to share her journey from overworked agency owner to Bestselling Author of Win the Hour, Win the Day! Hear how to get better at time management, why you should get rid of your to-do list, how early you should wake up, the best tools for productivity, and the time Kris almost got electrocuted. Connect with Kris at WinTheHourWinTheDay.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her podcast NOW! Your Business
Wed, December 04, 2019
Chris Strub - 50 States in 100 Days, Nonprofits and Livestreaming
Chris Strub, the Giving Day Guy, joins the show to share his journey from aspiring journalist to the first person to livestream and Snapchat in all 50 states. Hear the best marketing strategies for nonprofits, how to get better at livestreaming, how to prepare for a Giving Day, when it’s okay to yell in public, and the most powerful hug of all time. Connect with Chris on Twitter and Instagram at @ChrisStrub and at TeamStrub.com
Wed, November 27, 2019
JoAnn Branstetter - CFO of Hippo Direct, Our Family Business
JoAnn Branstetter, the CFO of Hippo Direct, joins the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by her son and our podcast host, Max Branstetter. Hear her entrepreneurial roots prior to Hippo Direct, how to achieve work-life balance when working from home, how to build your business while raising young kids, how puzzles can increase creativity, and what she would name her band. Connect with JoAnn on Facebook as JoAnn Zucker Branstetter and at JoAnn@HippoDirect.com
Wed, November 20, 2019
Kate Erickson - Efficiency and Systems, Entrepreneurs on Fire
Kate Erickson, the Creator, Engager, and Implementer at Entrepreneurs on Fire, joins the show to share her journey from aspiring college English professor to award-winning podcast entrepreneur with her partner John Lee Dumas (JLD). Hear the best way to save time with your business, the best project management tools, why you should focus on one task at a time, Kate’s favorite part of living in Puerto Rico, and the most beautiful town she’s ever visited. Connect with Kate at EOFire.com
Wed, November 13, 2019
Andrew and Pete - ATOMIC Comedians, Small Business Growth
Andrew and Pete, the Co-Founders of Andrew and Pete, join the show to share their journey from just Andrew and just Pete to the award-winning business growth duo behind ATOMIC and ATOMICON. Hear the best way to grow your business, how to decide which income stream to focus on, how to start a membership community, why boredom motivates great marketing, and Andrew’s favorite Avril Lavigne lyrics. Connect with Andrew and Pete at AndrewAndPete.com and their YouTube show at AndrewAndPete.TV
Wed, November 06, 2019
Mitch Zlotnik - Soundproofing Superhero, Founder of Audimute
Mitch Zlotnik, the President and Founder of Audimute, joins the show from his soundproof office to share his journey from growing up in a well-known Cleveland family business to starting a booming sound absorption company. Hear how he's grown Audimute, the social aspect and physics of soundproofing, how to create a culture of creativity, the pros and cons of family businesses, and why drumming is like being an entrepreneur. Connect with Mitch at Audimute.com
Wed, October 30, 2019
Teresa Heath-Wareing - Email List Excellence, Marketing That Converts
Teresa Heath-Wareing, the TEDx Speaker, Trainer, and Founder of THW Marketing, joins the show to share her journey building her business while narrowly avoiding eviction with her 3-year-old daughter. Hear how to grow your email list, what makes a good lead magnet, why you need to get your prospects away from social media, why 25-minute naps are a superpower, and her secret talent with her feet. Connect with Teresa on social media and at TeresaHeathWareing.com
Wed, October 23, 2019
Cynthia Johnson - Personal Branding Expert, Co-Founder of Bell + Ivy
Cynthia Johnson, the Author, Keynote Speaker, and Co-Founder of Bell + Ivy, joins the show to share her journey from struggling to find a job during the recession to being named a top personal branding expert by Entrepreneur. Hear how to build your personal brand, why the internet is the evolution of your resume, how to solve complex problems with your clients, the genius of the two-liter bottle, and why she wanted to grow up to be Judge Judy. Connect with Cynthia on Instagram and Twitter at @CynthiaLIVE, at Cynthia@CynthiaLive.com, and Cynthia@Bellivy.com
Wed, October 16, 2019
Jon Troutman and Nate Scherotter - Empathy Wines, GaryVee's Life's Work
Jon Troutman and Nate Scherotter, the Co-Founders of Empathy Wines, join the show to share their journey from being GaryVee's right-hand men at VaynerMedia to partnering with him to turn the wine world upside down. Hear how they're disrupting the wine industry with their direct-to-consumer brand, the impact of partnering with GaryVee, how to stay unromantic in a romantic industry, the power of text message and influencer marketing, and their favorite wine blends. Connect with Jon on social media at @Trouty, Nate on Twitter at @NateS, and Empathy Wines at EmpathyWines.com and @EmpathyWines
Wed, October 09, 2019
Stoney deGeyter - Digital Marketing Pioneer Turned Sci-Fi Author
Stoney deGeyter, the Founder of Pole Position Marketing and VP of Search and Advertising for The Karcher Group, joins the show to share his journey from founding one of the first digital marketing agencies in 1998 to writing time travel novels. Hear how to sell your business, how to perform keyword research, the parallels between digital marketing and time travel, how critiquing movies improves creativity, and the pros and cons of having a unique name. Connect with Stoney on Twitter at @StoneyD and at Stoney@TKG.com
Wed, October 02, 2019
Madalyn Sklar - Twitter Marketing Expert, #TwitterSmarter Host
Madalyn Sklar, the Twitter Marketing Expert, Digital Marketing Entrepreneur, and Host of the #TwitterSmarter chat and podcast joins the show to share her journey from creating an online music community in 1996 to creating a Twitter chat that generates billions of impressions. Hear how to grow your business through Twitter, how to start a Twitter chat, how to use Twitter lists, her favorite smartphone tricks, and her favorite song to play on guitar. Connect with Madalyn at MadalynSklar.com and on Twitter at @MadalynSklar
Wed, September 25, 2019
Jim Harold - Paranormal Podcast King, Over 40 Million Downloads
Jim Harold, the Host of The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold's Campfire, joins the show to share his spooky journey creating a paranormal podcasting empire that's resulted in over 40 million downloads and a full-time business. Hear how Jim discovered podcasting back in 2005, why he decided to become The Paranormal Podcast Guy, how to turn your podcast into a business, his favorite spooky stories of all time, and the scariest place on Earth. Connect with Jim at JimHarold.com and listen to his podcasts on your favorite podcast-listening destination
Wed, September 18, 2019
Nicole Holland - Correctional Officer Turned Podcast Guesting Guru
Nicole Holland, the Media Coach, Strategist, and Host of The Nicole Holland Show and Fascinating Founders, joins the show to share her powerful journey from Correctional Officer to top expert in podcast guesting and other forms of digital marketing. Hear how her days as Correctional Officer influenced her business career, how to approach podcast hosts when seeking to get on their show, how to foster business relationships, how Nicole structures her life based on happiness, and her incredible visual talent. Connect with Nicole at TheNicoleHolland.com, on Instagram at @TheNicoleHolland, and her podcast The Nicole Holland Show
Wed, September 11, 2019
Shep Hyken - Customer Service Magician, Chief Amazement Officer
Shep Hyken, the Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Chief Amazement Officer of Shepard Presentations, joins the show to share his journey from performing magic as a teenager at the Playboy Club to becoming the award-winning Customer Service and Experience Expert. Hear how magic influenced Shep’s career, the difference between amazing and average customer service, how to reduce friction and be more convenient, creativity lessons Shep learned from Steve Martin and Carlos Santana, and his race to tackle the Rubik’s Cube. Connect with Shep at Hyken.com and on social media at @ShepHyken and @Hyken
Wed, September 04, 2019
Lindsay Pedersen - Brilliant Brand Strategist, Founder of Ironclad Brand Strategy
Lindsay Pedersen, the Founder of Ironclad Brand Strategy and Bestselling Author of Forging an Ironclad Brand, joins the show to share her journey from studying Psychology to advising top brands such as Starbucks, IMDb, and T-Mobile. Hear how Lindsay started working with such iconic brands, what makes an ironclad brand, how to find your uncommon denominator, why she doesn’t have social media on her phone, and her secret talent when it comes to music. Connect with Lindsay at IroncladBrandStrategy.com and her book on Amazon and more
Fri, August 30, 2019
Robert Rose - Troublemaker by Trade, Founder of The Content Advisory
Robert Rose, the Founder and Chief Troublemaker of The Content Advisory and Chief Strategy Advisor of Content Marketing Institute, joins the show to share his journey from aspiring rockstar to marketing rockstar. Hear how to be a troublemaker to improve marketing performance, the most exciting trends in content marketing, the worst forms of marketing, why you should be bored more often, and the creativity lessons Robert learned from John Cleese. Connect with Robert at TCA.inc and RobertRose.net
Wed, August 14, 2019
Lisa Ascolese - The Inventress, Founder of Inventing A-to-Z and AOWIE
Lisa Ascolese, The Inventress, joins the show to share her journey inventing and helping to invent several hundred products, beginning when she was a child. Hear what makes a good invention, where to come up with the best ideas, how to turn your idea into a business, how to increase your chances of getting on Shark Tank and QVC, and how Lisa built her client list to include Steve Harvey, Dionne Warwick, and Tyrese Gibson, plus connections with the Sharks from Shark Tank. Connect with Lisa at InventingAtoZ.com and Info@InventingAtoZ.com
Wed, August 07, 2019
Shooki Grasiani - Outdoor Adventurer, Co-Founder of South Beach Bubbles
Shooki Grasiani, the Co-Founder of South Beach Bubbles, joins the show to share his journey from growing up in Israel to getting families to play outside the old-fashioned way. Hear the aha moment that inspired Shooki to invent South Beach Bubbles, what makes them so different from other bubble companies, why eSports and technology can be viewed as an enemy, how to turn product reviews into product improvements, and the largest bubble he’s ever seen. Connect with Shooki on LinkedIn and South Beach Bubbles at SouthBeachBubbles.com and on social media
Wed, July 31, 2019
Emily Hochman - Certified Health Coach, Founder of Wellory
Emily Hochman, the Founder and CEO of Wellory, joins the show to share her journey changing the health and wellness industry by setting you up with Certified Health Coaches and personalized nutrition plans. Hear how Emily came up with the idea for Wellory, how it works, what to look for in health coaches, how to handle being alone as an entrepreneur, and how her Art History major inspired her career. Connect with Emily and learn more at Wellory.com
Wed, July 24, 2019
Ryan Berman - Courage, Creativity, i.d.e.a.s, and Sock Problems
Ryan Berman, the Founder of Courageous, Sock Problems, i.d.e.a., and Fishtank joins the show to share his journey from Chief Creative Officer to Bestselling Author of Return on Courage. Hear why courage is so important for business, how to be more courageous, how to become fluent in metaphor, Ryan’s campaigns for the MLB and U.S. Ski and Snowboard, and lessons from the 3 years he spent shadowing astronauts, Navy SEALs, business executives, and more. Connect with Ryan at RyanBerman.com, CourageBrands.com, and his book on Amazon and Audible
Wed, July 17, 2019
Carrie Reagh and Patric Fransko - Social Mint and Eye Magnet Management
Carrie Reagh of Social Mint and Patric Fransko of Eye Magnet Management join the show for a special Cleveland agency roundtable edition to share how they started their agencies out of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Hear what's surprised them about entrepreneurship, their favorite client projects, what they’re most excited about in the marketing world, why the morning is best for creativity, and the best restaurants in Cleveland. Connect with Carrie at SocialMintContent.com and Patric on social media at @PatricFransko and @EyeMagnetMgt
Wed, July 10, 2019
Howard Shear - Family Business, Lakeside Laundry Equipment and A.L.L. Laundry Service
Howard Shear, the Owner of Lakeside Laundry Equipment and A.L.L. Laundry Service, joins the show to share his journey leading his 2nd and 3rd-generation family business. Hear how Howard was introduced to the laundry business, how technology has changed the industry, how to run a successful family business, how to start a conversation with anyone, and life lessons from Howard’s father Leon, a Holocaust survivor. Connect with Howard at Howard@ALLLaundryService.com, on Facebook, and at 216-475-2040, ext. 103
Wed, July 03, 2019
Sue B. Zimmerman - The Instagram Expert, Creative Crafter
Sue B. Zimmerman, The Instagram Expert, Speaker, and Entrepreneur joins the show to share her journey from starting offline crafting businesses to becoming @TheInstagramExpert. Hear the top ways to grow your brand on Instagram, why Instagram is like a village, what features you should focus on, the creative inspiration that comes from clothing stores, and why you should always keep markers or colored pencils nearby. Connect with Sue B. on Instagram at @TheInstagramExpert, @SueBZimmerman, @SBZTeam, and at SueBZimmerman.com/Guide
Wed, June 26, 2019
Steve Woodruff - King of Clarity, Author of Clarity Wins
Steve Woodruff, the King of Clarity, joins the show to share how to unlock your company's DNA and produce crystal-clear messaging to generate sales and referrals. Hear the concept behind his new book Clarity Wins, how to get remembered when telling people what you do, why memory darts are better than elevator pitches, why everybody needs a villain, and even tips from brain science and astronomy. Connect with Steve at ClarityFuel.com, on Facebook at @KingOfClarity, and his book at ClarityWins.org
Wed, June 19, 2019
Shama Hyder - Zen Master of Marketing, Founder of Zen Media
Shama Hyder, the Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, Influencer, and Founder and CEO of Zen Media joins the show to share her journey from growing up in India to building an award-winning marketing agency. Hear how Shama started Zen Media, how to win clients, the importance of market research, how to remove the gremlins blocking your creativity, and what we can learn from animals. Connect with Shama at ZenMedia.com, ShamaHyder.com, and on social media
Wed, June 12, 2019
Donald Kelly - The Sales Evangelist, Podcasting Powerhouse
Donald Kelly, The Sales Evangelist, joins the show to share his journey from growing up in Jamaica to producing and hosting over 1,000 episodes of The Sales Evangelist podcast. Hear how Donald became The Sales Evangelist, how to turn your podcast into a business, how to grow your podcast listener base, how to get better at selling, and the best sales channels to sell through. Connect with Donald on Instagram and LinkedIn at @DonaldCKelly and at TheSalesEvangelist.com
Wed, June 05, 2019
Elise Gelwicks - Internship Expert, Founder of InternView
Elise Gelwicks, the Internship Expert, Author, and Founder of InternView joins the show to share her journey from the Fortune 500 and management consulting to designing meaningful internships and personal development workshops for companies. Hear how she got the idea for InternView, how to create an effective internship program, how to network to advance your career, how to win a raffle, and the most incredible dating story you’ll ever hear. Connect with Elise at Elise@TheInternView.com and TheInternView.com
Wed, May 29, 2019
Kevin Lane - Inventor of Create A Castle, Sandcastle Genius
Kevin Lane, the Sandcastle Genius, Web Developer, and Founder of Create A Castle joins the show to share his journey revolutionizing the way families build sandcastles and snowcastles. Hear how he came up with the idea for Create A Castle, how it differs from traditional sandcastle molds, the role 3D printing played in the invention, and the creative inspiration that comes from sand sculptors. Connect with Kevin at CreateACastle.com, KLane@CreateACastle.com , and on social media
Wed, May 22, 2019
Kim Kaupe - Shark Tank Success, Co-Founder of The Superfan Company
Kim Kaupe, the Co-Founder of The Superfan Company, joins the show to share her journey starting her business and getting on the hit TV show, Shark Tank. Hear behind-the-scenes of Shark Tank, the business impact after being featured on the show, why creativity comes outside of work, and how The Superfan Company works with A-list clients including Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Dolly Parton, and Bob Dylan. Connect with Kim on Instagram at @KimKaupe, at KimKaupe.com, and TheSuperfanCompany.com
Wed, May 15, 2019
Mark Friedman - eCommerce and the Retailpocalypse, CMO and Digital at AmeriMark
Mark Friedman, the Chief Marketing and Digital Officer of AmeriMark, eCommerce Expert, and Mentor joins the show to share lessons from his experience as President of eCommerce at Steve Madden, CMO of Brooks Brothers, and more. Hear how eCommerce has skyrocketed while traditional retail has met the Retailpocalypse, how to succeed with eCommerce, what the future of eCommerce will look like, and the perks of being a mentor or mentee. Connect with Mark on Twitter at @mbf61, LinkedIn at @MarkBFriedman, and Facebook
Wed, May 08, 2019
Stephanie Liu - Live Video Expert, Creator of Lights, Camera, Live
Stephanie Liu, the Live Video Expert, Agency Founder, Social Media Strategist, and Speaker joins the show to share how she created the Facebook Live show and course Lights, Camera, Live. Hear how to grow your brand with live video, create a community through a closed Facebook group, the type of music that unlocks the doors to your creativity, and the best Girl Scout Cookies of all time. Connect with Stephanie at LightsCameraLive.com, facebook.com/groups/smstrategist, and facebook.com/heystephanieliu
Wed, May 01, 2019
Mark Schaefer - Bestselling Author, Marketing Rebellion Pioneer
Mark Schaefer, the Globally-Recognized Keynote Speaker, Marketing Consultant, College Educator, and Bestselling Author joins the show to share why most of the things marketers do don't work - and what you can do to change that. Hear the concept behind his new book Marketing Rebellion, examples from companies that are successfully connecting with customers, lessons from studying under Peter Drucker, and how cruises lead to creativity. Connect with Mark at BusinessesGROW.com for his blog, books, and The Marketing Companion Podcast
Wed, April 24, 2019
Wendi Weiner - The Writing Guru, Lawyer Turned Award-Winning Writer
Wendi Weiner, The Writing Guru, Attorney, Career Branding Expert, and Resume Writer joins the show to share how she transitioned from a decade-long law career to her own writing business. Hear why Wendi chose writing and entrepreneurship over law, the importance of personal branding, tips to improve your resume and LinkedIn profile, and how running the NYC Marathon changed Wendi’s life. Connect with Wendi on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook at @TheWritingGuru and at WritingGuru.net
Wed, April 17, 2019
Jay Baer - Word of Mouth Marketing Extraordinaire, Founder of Convince and Convert
Jay Baer, the Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, New York Times Bestselling Author, 7th-Generation Entrepreneur, and Founder of Convince and Convert joins the show to share how you can intentionally spark Word of Mouth for your business. Hear the concept behind his new book Talk Triggers and The Talk Triggers Show, the best examples of Word of Mouth, how he founded 5 multimillion-dollar companies, and even the tequila that tastes like angel tears. Connect with Jay on social media at @JayBaer and at TalkTriggers.com, TalkTriggersShow.com, and ConvinceAndConvert.com
Wed, April 10, 2019
Stephanie Goldman - Travel App Creator, Founder of Map2Next
Stephanie Goldman, the CEO and Founder of Map2Next, joins the show to share her journey from the worlds of investment banking and private equity to launching a trip planning app. Hear the ups and downs of building an app, how to pivot your career, the value of customer feedback, and the creative power of commencement speeches. Connect with Stephanie at Stephanie@Map2Next.com , on LinkedIn, on Instagram at @x_steph_0 (zero), and download Map2Next on the App Store
Wed, April 03, 2019
Ben Sturner - Sports Business All-Star, Founder of Leverage Agency
Ben Sturner, the CEO and Founder of Leverage Agency, joins the show to share how he built one of the top sports marketing agencies in the world. Hear how he grew his agency from his apartment to an office on Madison Avenue, what the future of sports will look like, and how Ben facilitated sponsorships for multiple Triple Crown winners, brought cricket to America, college hockey to Madison Square Garden, and more. Connect with Ben at BenS@LeverageAgency.com, on Instagram at @BenjaminSturner, and on Twitter at @LeverageAgency
Wed, March 27, 2019
Chelsea Krost - Millennial Marketing Expert, Influencers and Personal Branding
Chelsea Krost, the Marketing Strategist, LinkedIn Instructor, Speaker, and Influencer joins the show to share her journey from teenage radio host to America's Leading Millennial Expert. Hear how to best market to millennials, why influencer marketing is so effective, the power of your personal brand, and how to turn failure into growth. Connect with Chelsea on Instagram, Twitter, and more at @ChelseaKrost and at ChelseaKrost.com
Wed, March 20, 2019
Kate O'Neill - Tech Humanist, Netflix to the UN
Kate O'Neill, the Futurist, Author, Keynote Speaker, Fortune 500 Advisor, and Founder of KO Insights joins the show to share her journey from being one of the first 100 employees of Netflix to writing Tech Humanist and speaking at the UN. Hear what Netflix was like in the early days, how to align your company to make lives better, whether privacy even exists anymore, and why completely unplugging isn’t necessary. Connect with Kate on Twitter at @KateO and at KOinsights.com
Wed, March 13, 2019
Ryan Foland - Creative TED Talks, Inventor of the 3-1-3 Method
Ryan Foland, the Global Keynote Speaker, TED Talker, Managing Partner of InfluenceTree, and Inventor of the 3-1-3 Method joins the show to share his journey from being bullied as a ginger child to inspiring others through creative speeches. Hear how he invented the 3-1-3 Method, an impromptu 3-1-3 exercise, how improving communication can improve your life, and why something as simple as drawing stick figures can increase your creativity. Connect with Ryan at RyanFoland.com, on Twitter at @RyanFoland, and his podcasts at RyanFoland.com/Speaking
Wed, March 06, 2019
Susan Bennett - The Voice of Siri, Famous Voice Actor
Susan Bennett, the Original Voice of Siri, Voice Actor, Speaker, Emcee, and Musician joins the show to share her journey to becoming the famous Apple voice assistant. Hear the recording process that went into creating Siri, how her accidental fame impacts her daily life, how to become a better speaker, and how to break out of your comfort zone. Connect with Susan at SusanCBennett.com and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @SiriouslySusan
Wed, February 27, 2019
Tracey Brown - CEO of the American Diabetes Association, Leadership and Success
Tracey Brown, the Nonprofit Leader, Inspiring Marketer, and Successful Executive joins the show to share her road to becoming the first CEO of the American Diabetes Association to actually have the disease. Hear what makes her successful, how to manage relationships with several different parties, why she switched to the nonprofit industry, and leadership lessons from her roles at Procter & Gamble, ExxonMobil, AMEX, Sam’s Club, and more. Connect with Tracey on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @Type2CEO and the American Diabetes Association at Diabetes.org
Wed, February 20, 2019
Michael Rozen - Special Settlement Master of Historic Cases, Founder of TRGP Capital
Michael Rozen, the Superstar Lawyer, Special Master, International Man of Mystery, and Entrepreneur joins the show to share his experience settling some the most challenging disputes in American history, including the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001, BP’s Gulf Coast Compensation Fund, the Jerry Sandusky Scandal, and more. Hear how to solve complex problems, the differences between being a lawyer and a CEO, the importance of having a mentor, and how to maintain an incredible work ethic. Connect with Michael at TRGPcap.com
Wed, February 13, 2019
Christina Nicholson - PR and Media Expert, Founder of Media Maven
Christina Nicholson, the PR and Media Expert, TV Host, TEDx Speaker, and Founder of Media Maven joins the show to share her journey from TV news reporter to marketing agency owner. Hear how to get your business or brand more exposure, a breakdown of the 3 different types of media, how to invest in your business, and the perks of being your own boss. Connect with Christina on Instagram and Twitter at @ChristinaAllDay, her business at MediaMavenAndMore.com, and her podcast Become a Media Maven
Wed, February 06, 2019
Taylor Ryan - Artificial Intelligence (Ai) and Innovation, Chief Marketing Officer of Valuer
Taylor Ryan, the 5-time Co-Founder, Speaker, and CMO of the hottest Danish startup Valuer joins the show to share his journey from Washington, D.C. to the Copenhagen startup world. Hear how Valuer uses artificial intelligence (Ai) to connect startups with corporations for corporate innovation, a beginner’s guide to Ai, SEO tools for wild growth, and even Taylor’s appearance on House Hunters International. Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn and Valuer at Valuer.ai
Wed, January 30, 2019
Christoph Trappe - The Authentic Storyteller, From Football to Content Marketing
Christoph Trappe, the Founder of the Authentic Storytelling Project, Director of Content at Stamats Business Media, Author, and Keynote Speaker joins the show to share his journey from playing football in Germany to becoming a top content marketer based in Iowa. Hear how he transitioned from journalism to nonprofits to speaking, what you can do to become a better storyteller, the power of trying new things, and the potential of virtual reality (VR). Connect with Christoph at AuthenticStorytelling.net, on Twitter at @CTrappe, and on LinkedIn
Wed, January 23, 2019
Ann Handley - Queen of Content Marketing, Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs
Ann Handley, the Queen of Content Marketing, World's First Chief Content Officer, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, and Keynote Speaker joins the show to share how she's grown MarketingProfs to new content heights. Hear how she became a digital pioneer, why writing is so important today, how to find your voice, and tips on staying creative while working from home. Connect with Ann at AnnHandley.com, MarketingProfs at MarketingProfs.com, and sign up for Ann’s newsletter at AnnHandley.com/Newsletter
Wed, January 16, 2019
Scott Gelber - Digital Strategy Genius, President of Merkley+Partners
Scott Gelber, the President of Merkley+Partners, joins the show to share his journey from college football player to President of the NYC ad agency. Hear how to succeed in the agency world, how to focus on ideas instead of shiny objects, how to market effectively with a lower budget, and how to evaluate hot digital trends. Connect with Scott on Twitter at @sgelber1, on LinkedIn, and his blog at gelbr.tumblr.com
Wed, January 09, 2019
Rob and Kennedy - Hypnotist and Mind Reader, Co-Founders of ResponseSuite
Hypnotist Rob and Mind Reader Kennedy, the dynamic British duo and Co-Founders of ResponseSuite, join the show to hilariously share how their personal passions translate to the business world. Hear how they founded ResponseSuite from a shared need, how surveys and email marketing can fuel business growth, how to stay creative, and of course tips on hypnotism and mind reading. Connect with ResponseSuite on social media at @ResponseSuite and visit ResponseSuiteDeal.com/Wild for a free 14-day trial
Wed, January 02, 2019
Sara Stark - Top UK Restaurant Marketer, Creativity at Dishoom
Sara Stark, the Head of Marketing and Creative at Dishoom, joins the show to share how the Best Restaurant in the UK on Yelp grew from a single London location to 7 locations across the UK that serve 50,000 people per week. Hear how Dishoom fosters a culture of creativity and care, how to maintain the quality of your brand while experiencing massive growth, and the restaurant ad that rocked the UK. Connect with Sara on LinkedIn and Dishoom at dishoom.com and on Instagram and Twitter at @Dishoom
Wed, December 26, 2018
Brian Fanzo - Expert Translator of Geek Speak, Founder of iSocialFanz
Brian Fanzo, the Millennial Keynote Speaker, Change Evangelist, Social Media Influencer, and Podcaster joins the show to share his journey from cybersecurity in the Department of Defense to international keynote speaker. Hear how to stay ahead of the curve with new technology, the most exciting tech trends for the next few years, how to translate skills across industries, and even tips on reading body language from Brian’s career in the World Series of Poker. Connect with Brian on your favorite social media platform at @iSocialFanz, at brian@isocialfanz.com , and his podcasts FOMOFanz and SMACtalk
Wed, December 19, 2018
Drew Davis - Top Marketing Keynote Speaker, Muppet Man
Drew Davis, the Marketing Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, Content Marketing Influencer, and Entrepreneur joins the show to share his journey from producing for The Today Show and The Muppets to world-renowned speaker. Hear how he approaches every speech, how to stay creative when speaking, the top brandscapes of all time, and even some Muppet impressions. Connect with Drew on Instagram at @drewdavishere and at akadrewdavis.com
Wed, December 12, 2018
Emily Griffith - Digital Nomad Surfer Chick, Founder of Lil Bucks
Emily Griffith, the Digital Nomad, Surfer Chick, and Founder of Lil Bucks joins the show to share how she's bringing the buckwheat revolution to the US after finding inspiration in Australia. Hear how she created her superfood line of sprouted buckwheat seeds, the pros and cons of launching a food brand, the benefits of working and living in different countries, and how different hobbies fuel creativity. Connect with Emily at emigriff.com and on Instagram at @emigriff, and buy Lil Bucks at lovelilbucks.com and on Amazon
Wed, December 05, 2018
Rebekah Radice - Hollywood's Social Media Star, Founder of RadiantLA
Rebekah Radice, the Social Media Influencer, Speaker, Author, and Founder of Rebekah Radice Media and RadiantLA joins the show to share how social media can be an effective business growth tool. Hear how she transitioned from radio personality to social media expert, the simple things you can do every day to grow your business on social media, how to increase creativity by going outside, and how to maintain work-life balance. Connect with Rebekah at RebekahRadice.com, on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn at @RebekahRadice, and the Brand Authority Podcast
Wed, November 28, 2018
John Lee Dumas - Podcasting Legend, Host of Entrepreneurs on Fire
John Lee Dumas (JLD), the Podcasting Legend and Host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, joins the show for a rapid-fire 15 Questions in 15 Minutes! Hear how he built his business off podcasting, how to get in touch with any big name, how to stay committed doing something every single day, and how to find a mentor. Connect with JLD on Instagram and Twitter at @JohnLeeDumas and his podcast at EOFire.com
Wed, November 21, 2018
Greg Branstetter - President and Founder of Hippo Direct, Our Family Business
Greg Branstetter, the President and Founder of Hippo Direct, joins the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by his son and our podcast host, Max Branstetter. Hear how Greg started Hippo Direct back in 1992, the pros and cons of family businesses, his biggest life lessons, and how music and travel can inspire creativity. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn, on Instagram at @gbhippo, and at gbhippo@hippodirect.com
Wed, November 14, 2018
Joe Martin - Twitter's Dad Joke King, Adobe Social Analytics
Joe Martin, the Head of Social Analytics at Adobe, Marketing Influencer, and King of Dad Jokes on Twitter joins the show to share his experience as an intrapreneur at one of the world's leading tech giants. Hear how he and Adobe foster creativity, how to get better at brainstorming, how to increase your chances of going viral on social media, and how to find business inspiration from your kids. Connect with Joe on Twitter at @joeDmarti and on LinkedIn
Wed, November 07, 2018
ThatViolaKid - Championing Classical Music in the Social Media Era
ThatViolaKid, the Violist, Rapper, and Social Media Superstar joins the show to share how he's championing Classical music in the digital world after graduating from the historic Juilliard School. Hear how he plans to become the Neil deGrasse Tyson of Music, how to stay creative with your social media content, and the importance of storytelling. Connect with @ThatViolaKid on Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and ThatViolaKid.com and check out his debut single “Duality” on Spotify
Wed, October 31, 2018
Joe Pulizzi - The Godfather of Content Marketing, Man in Orange
Joe Pulizzi, The Godfather of Content Marketing, Speaker, Author, and Man in Orange joins the show for a special Halloween edition to share how he founded Content Marketing Institute and Content Marketing World, the largest content marketing event in the world. Hear how he transitioned from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, his predictions on the future of content marketing, and how a single color can be a powerful branding tool. Connect with Joe on Twitter at @JoePulizzi, at JoePulizzi.com, and his foundation at TheOrangeEffect.org
Wed, October 24, 2018
Devon Cajuste - "Hard Knocks" Breakout Star, Positivity Pro
Devon Cajuste, the NFL tight end and breakout star of HBO's "Hard Knocks" joins the show to share the impact of his training camp journey with the Cleveland Browns. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the show's production and the NFL, how fame and social media have changed his life, and how to keep positivity and creativity to the max. Connect with Cajuste on Instagram at @DevonCajuste86, on Twitter and Facebook at @DevonCajuste, and at SeeYouAmplify@gmail.com
Wed, October 17, 2018
Dr. Chithra Durgam - World's Coolest Dentist, Featured in GaryVee's "Crushing It!"
Dr. Chithra Durgam, the World's Coolest Dentist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Social Media Rockstar joins the show to share how she grew her practice, Aesthetic Dental, through Musical.ly and Instagram and got featured in Gary Vaynerchuk's #1 New York Times Bestseller "Crushing It!" Hear how she partnered with Snoop Dogg as part of her invention, ROAR Mouthguards, her advice for any dentist or marketer in today's world, and how to find inspiration for social media. Connect with Dr. Durgam on Instagram, Musical.ly, and Snapchat at @DrDurgam, Twitter at @Dr_Durgam, and her practice at adentalonline.com
Wed, October 10, 2018
Ann Bastianelli - Legendary Marketing Professor at the Kelley School
Ann Bastianelli, the award-winning Kelley Professor, Advertising Executive, Speaker, and Entrepreneur joins the show to share her unprecedented journey from advising Coach Bob Knight to her career at Leo Burnett, Anthology Consulting, and Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Hear stories from her famous marketing campaign work, including McDonald's Happy Meals and 2 Scoops of Raisin Bran, plus what she learned from Bob Knight, and the rewarding aspects of teaching at a top business school. Connect with Ann on LinkedIn, at Ann@anthologyconsulting.com, or at abastian@indiana.edu
Wed, October 03, 2018
Lucie Fink - Super Fun Video Producer and Lifestyle Host at Refinery29
Lucie Fink, the super fun Video Producer, Lifestyle Host, Stop Motion Artist, and Social Media Superstar joins the show to share her wild journey from med student to star YouTube host at Refinery29. Hear how she turned her dream into reality through social media video production, the most memorable moments from her hit shows Try Living with Lucie and Lucie for Hire, how she manages her extreme amount of notifications on social media, and why she talks to her plants. Connect with Lucie at LucieFink.com, on Instagram and Twitter at @LucieBFink, on Snapchat at @LucieFink, and watch her YouTube videos at Refinery29 and Lucie Fink
Wed, September 26, 2018
Keith Weisberg - Global Strategy Lead at Google, World's Most Interesting Man
Keith Weisberg, the Global Strategy Lead at Google and World's Most Interesting Man, joins the show for this very special edition, recorded at the Google office in NYC. Hear what it's like traveling the world working for Google, Keith's hobbies of breakdancing and motorcycle riding, how to break out of your comfort zone, and how to handle more daily emails and alerts than you can physically consume. Connect with Keith on Instagram at @TheRealKeithW, on LinkedIn, or at KeithWeisberg.org
Wed, September 19, 2018
Tom Casano - World's Best SEO Expert, Founder of Sure Oak
Tom Casano, the super stellar SEO Expert, Founder of Sure Oak, and Host of the Sure Oak Podcast joins the show to reveal how to organically boost your website traffic and what movie still makes him cry every time. Hear how to drive more revenue through SEO, how to constantly learn while effectively managing time, how to come up with ideas in the dark, and how Tom went from musician to entrepreneur. Connect with Tom on Twitter at @TomCasano, on LinkedIn, or at TomCasano.com and his business at SureOak.com and the Sure Oak Podcast
Wed, September 12, 2018
Danielle Dardashti - Emmy Award-Winning Producer, Founder of dash.
Danielle Dardashti, the Emmy Award-Winning TV Producer, Founder of dash. Branded Content, and Queen of Content Marketing joins the show to share her journey with Content Marketing - before it was even called Content Marketing! Hear her experience producing hard-hitting documentaries, why building a business is like an art project, how her unique childhood now benefits her professional career, and her favorite mind-blowing content brands. Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn or at danielle@dashbrandedcontent.com and her business at dashbrandedcontent.com
Wed, September 05, 2018
Chris Kubby - Copenhagen Social Media King, Founder of KubbAndCo
Chris "Kubby" Kubbernus, the Digital Marketing Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, and Social Media Influencer joins the show for this very special international edition, recorded at his digital agency KubbAndCo in Copenhagen, Denmark. Hear what it's like to start an agency in a new country, how he manages his social media monster, how to infuse culture into marketing, and his favorite parts of living in Copenhagen. Connect with Kubby on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube at @ChrisKubby and his agency at kubbco.com
Wed, August 29, 2018
Mike Kawula - Serial Entrepreneur and Daily Podcaster
Mike Kawula, the Serial Entrepreneur, Daily Podcaster, Author, and Influencer joins the show to share his entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial journey and keep the "Wild" in "Wild Business Growth." Hear how to be observant, keep on learning at any career phase, determine who to gather advice from, and turn your personal passion into a great business model. Connect with Mike on Twitter, Instagram, and more at @MikeKawula and his business at DinnerTableMBA.com and the Power House Family podcast
Wed, August 22, 2018
Gina Schreck - CEO of SocialKNX, Bucket List Champion
Gina Schreck, the CEO of SocialKNX, Global Social Media Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host joins the show to share her storytelling gems and prove quirkiness is cool. Hear how to get comfortable being uncomfortable, how to let your personality shine through your business, how to cross off your bucket list early, and the importance of storytelling. Connect with Gina on Twitter, Instagram, and more at @GinaSchreck and her businesses at SocialKNX.com and DIY.social
Wed, August 08, 2018
Jon Savitt - Writer, Comedian, and Funniest Renaissance Man in History
Jon Savitt, the funniest thing since sliced bread, joins the show to bring sarcasm to a pinnacle. Hear how he thinks of his hilarious tweets, what it's really like to go mega-viral, how humor can benefit a brand, and what's saved in his Twitter drafts. Follow Jon on Twitter at @savittj and Instagram at @savitt_jon and visit his website at jonsavittwrites.com
Fri, August 03, 2018
Julia Lamorelle - CEO and Co-Founder of Kiwi Compute, Building a Community of Middle School Coders
Julia Lamorelle, CEO and Co-Founder of Kiwi Compute, joins the show just before the launch of their youth coding software. Hear her thoughts on the future of education and jobs, the pros and cons of being a startup founder, the challenges of fundraising, and everyday life in the booming tech hub of Austin. Connect with julia at julia@kiwicompute.com and Kiwi Compute on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @kiwi_compute
Fri, August 03, 2018
Brendan O'Marra - Digital Marketing Director at Bic, Coolest Guy in the World
Brendan O'Marra, the Digital Marketing Director at Bic and coolest cat in the marketing game, joins the show to impart his wisdom on all of us. Hear what he does to stay creative, the differences between agency life vs. client side, and the best marketing campaign of all time. Connect with Brendan on Twitter at @brendanomarra
Fri, August 03, 2018
Justin Bauer - Wild Inventor of Clip Grip and BakeSplit
Justin Bauer, the serial product inventor, gymnastics guru, and "Best Podcaster of All Time" (according to his mom) joins the show to reveal his secrets. Hear how he goes about his problem-solving process, how he broke out of his comfort zone, his views on the current state of social media, his biggest influences, and what crazy things he does in his free time. Connect with Justin at jbauer337@gmail.com or on Instagram at @rustbeltvegas and @sortagymnastics. Try his products at clipgrip.fun and bakesplit.com
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