Based on a TrU Strggle - The Series

With everyone in the world suffering from this virus, we look at some economic loans from the SBA as part of the CARES Act that entreprenuer need to be looking at right NOW! Take a listen and let us know what you think. Peace.

Today we have some very special guest talk about what its like for kids to be living during these strange days. Check it out!

Today Eric and David just do a catch-up episode and talk about how entrepreneurs can apply for the CARE ACT.

Today Eric and David continue their Covid-19 Series with FRONT LINE FRIDAYS. Today we talk with Mike Killik, owner of Killik Hot Sauce Company and find out how the virus is effecting his business. These are ridiculous times my friends. Be safe.Thanks to our sponsors:David Miller GroupCheck out Killik Hot Sauce

On today's episode Eric and David give you an update on what's going on with the virus. Also, Eric tells a CRAZY story from his banking days. You have to hear this story. Get your does of Tru Strggle and true crime all in one episode!

On today's episode Eric and David do a temperature check (um, literally) about how they are feeeling about the shutdown. They also introduce WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY! Give it a listen. PEACE!Feel free to drop us a line at info@trustrggle.com

Eric and David continue their daily check-in and provide entrepernuers some finacial advise, and talk about what a "new normal" may look like. As always, feel free to drop us questions at info@trustrggle.com. Be safe and PEACE!

David and Eric disucss the new life we find ourselves in and how entrepreneurs should be thinking of this time. David and Eric will be jumping on the mic daily (socail distancing of course) to talk about whatever is on their mind and answer your questions. You can email questions to info@trustrggle.com. PEACE!

Eric and David in conjunction with PNC Bank and the Central Kitchen have been on the lookout for THE NEXT BIG THING in the Cleveland Food Scene. Over 100+ people applied to be part of the program. Eric and David narrowed down the field to 16 and finally chose the 8 to compete in the PNC/Central Kitchen initiative. Over the next 2 week you will hear the initial pitch from the 8 finalist that were chosen to be part of the cohort! Take a listen!Checkout the sponsors:PNCCentral KitchenTru Strggle

Eric and David in conjunction with PNC Bank and the Central Kitchen have been on the lookout for THE NEXT BIG THING in the Cleveland Food Scene. Over 100+ people applied to be part of the program. Eric and David narrowed down the field to 16 and finally chose the 8 to compete in the PNC/Central Kitchen initiative. Over the next 2 week you will hear the initial pitch from the 8 finalist that were chosen to be part of the cohort! Take a listen!Checkout the sponsors:PNCCentral KitchenTru Strggle

Eric and David in conjunction with PNC Bank and the Central Kitchen have been on the lookout for THE NEXT BIG THING in the Cleveland Food Scene. Over 100+ people applied to be part of the program. Eric and David narrowed down the field to 16 and finally chose the 8 to compete in the PNC/Central Kitchen initiative. Over the next 2 week you will hear the initial pitch from the 8 finalist that were chosen to be part of the cohort! Take a listen!Checkout the sponsors:PNCCentral KitchenTru Strggle

Eric and David in conjunction with PNC Bank and the Central Kitchen have been on the lookout for THE NEXT BIG THING in the Cleveland Food Scene. Over 100+ people applied to be part of the program. Eric and David narrowed down the field to 16 and finally chose the 8 to compete in the PNC/Central Kitchen initiative. Over the next 2 week you will hear the initial pitch from the 8 finalist that were chosen to be part of the cohort! Take a listen!Checkout the sponsors:PNCCentral KitchenTru Strggle

Happy New Year for The Strggle! This week Eric and David share their vision for 2020 and introduce you to the #LaunchBox. Also, they call on you, the listener to share your stories and let them know what you have in store for 2020. Also, you can sign-up for the PNC program HERE!

They are BACK! In the SEASON 4 teaser, Eric and David give you a behind the scenes look at what they have been up to while they have been away. ALSO, they make a BIG announcement regarding a collaboration with PNC Bank to help minority entrepreneurs.Check out the details of the PNC Colloboration HERE.

This week Eric and David talk about the Central Kitchen, a food incubator co-founded by Eric in Midtown Cleveland. We also discuss David's endeavor that we will be following this season. We also talk about government cheese. You need to check it out! Take a listen and leave a rating here.Thank you to this week's sponsor Wesporte Capital Consultants. Click here to find out more about WCC.

Eric Diamond and David Miller are back for Season 3 of the Strggle! (Did you miss us??). Take a listen as Eric and David talk about what's in store for Season 3 of Based on a Tru Strggle. Take a listen and let us know what you think.You can also check out our website here.

This week Eric and David talk with Andrew Yang, founder of Venture for America and Presidential Candidate for 2020! Mr. Yang talks about his journey as an entrepreneur, what his motivation was to start Venture for America and why he has decided to run for President. This is an awesome episode and we can't wait for you to hear it! Give it listen and let us know your thoughts.You can find more about Andrew Yang here:Thank you to this week's sponsors The David Miller Group and Westporte Capital Consulting. If you like what you hear we would love if you would give us a rating here!

What does it mean to live an authentic life? What does it mean to translate your authenticity into your business? In this episode Eric and David talk about the importance of authenticity when building your individual brand. Check it out and let us know what you think. PEACE!Thank you to this week's sponsor The David Miller Group. For more information you can check out their website here.

This is the first episode of the Darius Anderson series. Eric and David talk with Darius about his early years and the struggles he has overcome to get where he is now. This series will follow Darius as he looks to fulfill a dream of opening his own fitness center in Ashtabula County. This guy is so inspirational, and this journey is good to be just as inspirational. Take a listen.Thank you to this week's sponsor is Westporte Capital Consulting. For more information you can check out their website here

Over the next year Eric and David will be following the journey of Darius Anderson as he makes moves to open his own business, Changing Room Fitness, in Ashtabula County. We think you will be as blown away with this young man's story as we are. In today's episode Eric and David talk about the upcoming series. The first full episode of Darius's story drops this MONDAY, October 8th. This is sure to be an interesting journey. Take a listen and follow one man's story from early struggles, to entrepreneurship.

This week we follow-up our conversation from last week by sharing some of the responses we got from our listeners. Turns out a lot of people hated something Eric said, and we will talk about it. Speaking of talking about it, Eric and David give a little insight into who they think won the rap battle between Em and MGK. Let us know what you think. Thank you to this week's sponsor The David Miller Group. For more information you can check out their website here.

It has been said that the purest form of entrepreneurs are the Dope Dealers. This week Eric and David delve into this concept and talk about how to use some of these same tactics to become HOPE DEALERS. Yes, it's a controversial topic for sure, but we hope you take a listen. Let us know your thoughts on the topic. ALSO, if you are liking what you are hearing, please leave us a review. It would mean the world to us. Thank you to this week's sponsor The David Miller Group. For more information you can check out their website here.

This week Eric and David discuss the LIFE PLAN and how this is different yet just as important as the business plan. They discuss why the plan is needed and how they came up with the concept when developing go.Biz.GROW! This week's sponsor is the David Miller Group. Learn more about them here

This week on the Tru Strggle Eric and David delve into the meaning of success and what it means in our lives, our business and the community. Take a listen and let us know what you think Thank you to this week's sponsor The David Miller Group. For more information you can check out their website here

WE ARE BACK. Season 2 of the Tru Strggle is here! This week we dive into the importance of vacations as an entrepreneur. David and Eric discuss their recent adventures as well as childhood memories (or lack there of) of their own vacations as kids. This episode is brought to you by Mike Hamper for Commissioner. To learn more about Mike, check out his Facebook page here. Let us know what you think of the series! We would love to hear from you.

This week Eric and David interview Kelli Arendt from OH Fuudge about the struggles she has encountered in her life as well as some AMAZING adventures she has been through. Check it out! Also you can find Kelli at www.ohfuudge.com. Thank you to this week's sponsor Westporte Capital Consulting. For more information you can check out their website here.

Eric and David discuss the importance of your health when running a business. It was a timely episode as David was sick when we recorded it! Check it out.This episode is brought to you by Mike Hamper for Commissioner. To learn more about Mike, check out his Facebook page here.

This week Eric and David talk about what's next in the Tru Struggle series. Many good things to come. Check it out! PEACE!

This week Eric and David delve into the importance of Culture and Empathy as it relates to building a business....straight from the heart. The Strggle is REAL. Check us out on ITUNES, IHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Play. Leave us a rating. Check us out on Facebook. We would love to hear from you. Thank you to this week's sponsor The David Miller Group. For more information you can check out their website here PEACE!

In today's episode, David and Eric spend time answering listeners' questions and responding to their comments. Check it out....it's pretty entertaining! This episode is brought to you by Mike Hamper for Commissioner. To learn more about Mike, check out his Facebook page here. Check us out on ITUNES, IHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Play or our Facebook page!