BE Culture Radio - The Ultimate Business Podcast on enhancing Company Culture, Management, and Leadership

Nick Kullin is the producer of Be Culture Radio, and is involved in all aspects of getting the show out there to you listeners. He'll be switching roles with John today to see what he has learned over the past year. Everyone involved has thoroughly enjoyed putting the show together over the past year, so this is an episode just to say thanks to you, our listeners. Listen to this interesting and informative interview and find out: The main takeaways from previous guests The importance of messaging John's last words of this season And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode83 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Rha Goddess is the founder of Move The Crowd, offering world-class training for would-be entrepreneurs. She has used her years of experience and passion for social change solely for the benefit of others. Listen to this inspiring interview and learn: What Move The Crowd is all about Rha's tipping point when developing her business Her advice for budding entrepreneurs And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode82 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Nathan Chan launched Foundr magazine two and a half years ago, while still working a full-time job and knowing little about the publishing industry or mobile apps. He has come a long way since then and has plenty to share. We can all learn something from Nathan's journey, no matter what our own standing in life may be. Listen to this entertaining and instructive interview and discover: How Nathan came up with the idea for his magazine How company culture helped to accelerate his business Nathan's favorite tip for building a culture And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode81 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Here is the long-awaited interview with Kyra Faison-Gardner, John's partner and the CEO of BE Furniture. With her unique and refreshing approach to company management, she has seen BE Furniture grow from strength to strength. We all have a lot to learn from her inclusive and collaborative style. Listen to this intriguing interview and find out: The difficulty of gaining equal opportunities Kyra's preferred style of management How her management approach has accelerated BE Furniture's growth And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode80 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Michael Delfausse comes from a unique background which comprises a mix of social work and engineering. Having seen how dysfunctional human behavior can be at times, he decided to try and help by using his understanding of organizational psychology to become a creative organizer. This episode chronicles his intriguing story. Listen to this thought-provoking interview and learn: What organizational psychology entails Michael's definition of company culture The importance of culture in attracting and retaining talent And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode79 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Reed Kean is the operating partner of Keller Williams, a real estate firm that is an excellent example of how you can use culture to accelerate your business. He has an exciting story to tell, and we can all learn something from the way he conducts his business. Listen to this interesting and useful interview and find out: How Reed made a difference at Keller Williams How defines company culture Reed's moment of clarity in business And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode78 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Mark Zurada is the CEO of Shopography, a tremendous product that mixes the best of Twitter and retail. He is a world-class problem solver and ranks with the best of them when it comes to using company culture to get the most out of his business. Listen to this informative and entertaining interview and learn: What Shopography is The importance of a match between brand identity and internal culture Mark's tips for budding entrepreneurs And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode77 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Daniel Eberhard is the CEO of Koho, offering a modern alternative to traditional banking accounts. He has embraced and furthered such advances in the field of personal banking, and his primary aim is to make everything simpler, easier and downright more convenient for his valued clients. Listen to this interesting and informative interview and learn more about: Daniel's watershed moment His perceptions on the idea of points of pain How culture accelerated Daniel's business And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode76 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Coach Martin is not your typical college coach at all. Now coaching at Brown, his alma mater, he has traveled rather extensively throughout his career so far, and has had a positive influence on masses of young athletes. He strongly believes in the power of constructive criticism and diagnosing problems by being direct and honest. Listen to this intriguing and thought-provoking interview and learn more about: The tipping point in Coach's career The importance of buying into a culture Coach's philosophy for success And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode75 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Who is Susan Winters and the key takeaways in this episode?Susan Winters is the Chairperson of the Family Law division of Budd Larner. She hails from a very entrepreneurial background and was mentored by the some of the finest attorneys in New Jersey. She built her family law practice up one client at a time, winning multiple legal and entrepreneurial awards along the way. Her number one goal is to make her clients' needs her main priority. Listen to this inspiring interview and learn about: The tipping point that became Susan's 'Aha' moment How culture accelerated her business How Susan views office design as a part of culture And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode74 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

One of the greatest ways in which you can accelerate your company's growth is to ensure that you create a dynamic facility to match what is surely a dynamic culture. As John often notes, it's all about making the physical side of things live up to the expectations set by the emotional side. Listen to this highly instructive interview and find out more about: The key ways in which your facility should match your culture How to make the most of product application John's tips for effective and efficient product application And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode73 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

This one of a set of two solo episodes where John takes the time to tell us all a little more about what he has learned about the challenges that all his guests had to face up to and overcome. This episode is all about John's impressions of the struggles of the average start-up. To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode70 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Who is Mona Hoffman and the key takeaways in this episode? Mona Hoffman is the President of Paoli, a fellow furniture business based on Indiana. The culture at Paoli is all about the importance of serving others in everything that they do, and Mona exemplifies this in everything she says and does for her clients. Listen to this informative interview and learn all about: How Mona defines company culture How culture accelerated her business Mona's tips for new entrepreneurs And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode70 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Mitch Sharpe is the founder of SKC & Co., and has been a highly respected mentor and advisor for hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs over the last few decades. He makes sure that his company is always one step ahead of the rest and able to anticipate what lies ahead. We all have much to learn from Mitch and you can start by listening to this enlightening and inspiring interview to find out: What makes SKC & Co. so different How Mitch defines company culture His advice for budding entrepreneurs And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode70 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Robin Ducot is the Senior Vice President of Product Engineering at DocuSign. She has an intimate understanding of what makes people tick and an unquenchable desire to make sure that her company provides the absolute best customer service that it can. Listen to this inspiring and instructive interview and find out: What Robin thinks makes DocuSign unique Her definition of company culture Her advice on hiring people And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode69 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Guy Prandstatter has made the difficult transition from being a tattoo artist to being the founder of a business which is centered around helping people to help themselves and others. The Academy of Responsible Tattooing (ART) has created an inspiring and uplifting culture that enables everyone within it to be the best that they can be. Listen to this enlightening interview and learn more about: What Guy thinks of company culture How culture helped Guy to accelerate his business The advice he has to give to those of you just starting out And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode68 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Liz Wessel is the CEO of WayUp, a company with a novel approach to getting college students onto the first rung of the career ladder. She is a passionate believer in the significant effects that physical environment can have on office culture, and WayUp's office simply has to be seen to be believed. Listen to this eye-opening interview and learn: How Liz defines company culture How she approaches being young and female in a male-dominated environment Liz's advice for budding entrepreneurs And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode67 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Denise Thomas is the CEO and Founder of ApplePie Capital. She has always felt compelled towards setting up businesses and she firmly believes that culture is always absolutely vital to the success of any company. We all have a lot to learn from her, that's for sure. Listen to this simply remarkable interview and find out: How Denise accelerated her company's growth What she believes about core values Denise's invaluable tips for up and coming entrepreneurs And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode66 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Mark Cortazzo firmly believes that there's nothing better than putting your clients first. His company, MACRO Consulting Group, was founded on the principle that your clients are absolutely key if you want to enjoy any kind of success in business. Listen to this truly eye opening interview and learn: How Mark defines company culture Why his clients are his number one priority Mark's indispensable advice for new entrepreneurs And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode65 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Paul Zhang is the Chief Technology Officer of Avant and has seen firsthand how rapid, almost exponential, growth brings new challenges to face up to. Avant is tackling these challenges head on and are headed for the very top of the game. Listen to this informative and incredibly useful interview and find out: What Paul thinks of company culture What he finds most challenging about maintaining culture How culture accelerated Paul's business And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode64 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

The use of data technology is making all aspects of business more streamlined and effective. No one understands this better than Tyler Ziemann from Elementum. In their own words, they are on a mission to make supply chains ridiculously simple. Listen to this enlightening interview and find out: What Elementum stands for What Tyler considers company culture to be How culture accelerated Tyler's business And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode63 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

David Walker is a co-founder of TripleMint, a software-based real estate company with one simple but clearly defined goal: the refreshment of the whole process buying and selling homes. Listen to this fascinating and instructive interview and find out: What TripleMint is all about What David considers company culture to be David's thoughts on teaching company culture And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode62 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Zeev Sharon, one of the co-founders of Hotelied, got the travel bug when he was just a kid. He could never shake it off, so he came all the way from Israel to New York City to fulfill his biggest dreams and delve straight into the hotel business. Listen to this fascinating interview and find out: What Zeev considers company culture to be Zeev's enlightening advice for new entrepreneurs His advice on what to avoid when starting out And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode61 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Aaron Price has a lot of useful knowledge and fascinating insights to share, having been part of the New Jersey tech scene for several years now. His journey has culminated in the founding of Rocketfuel.cc which aims to use unique experiences to help you to train and retain your workforce. Listen to this useful and instructive interview and and learn: What Aaron considers company culture to be Aaron's pointers for new entrepreneurs just starting out in business What Aaron thinks of 'why' versus 'what' And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode60 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Chris Cancialosi is an expert in the field of organizational change and has helped so many companies to elevate their culture to a whole new level by analyzing the obstacles getting in the way of company success. Listen to this highly informative interview and and learn: What Chris considers company culture to be Chris' pointers for new entrepreneurs just starting out in business What Chris thinks was the monumental shift in the development of his company And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode59 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

There's no one who understands the importance of company culture and listening to customer feedback more than Rachel Peck from Harry's. There's a lot to learn from her outlook on the entrepreneurial way of life and she is more than happy to chat to listeners of this highly informative interview. Listen and learn: What Rachel considers company culture to be Rachel's tips for entrepreneurs just starting to build up their businesses What Rachel thinks every entrepreneur should avoid in order to succeed And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode58 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Some ideas are simply revolutionary in their field of expertise, and William Zhou's Chalk.com is exactly this. What's more, William has been an entrepreneur in the field of education since his very own school days. If you want to have a bigger impact on your first day of your new job, then you would do well to follow William's advice. Listen to this enlightening interview and learn: What William thinks of company culture The importance of company facilities in maintaining a culture What William wants his company to be And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode57 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Mike Winn and his company Drone Deploy believe that there's much more to flying drones than one might first think. He is of the opinion that we should be doing our very best to find innovative ways of making drones work for us. In his own words, "Flying is just the beginning". Listen to this informative and enlightening interview, and learn: Mike's advice to entrepreneurs working towards getting their first round of funding His view on the physical side of company culture Mike's advice when starting to hire your first staff members And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode56 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Baskervill is such a great company when it comes to culture that we have the privilege of welcoming yet another of their excellent people, Susan Orange. Susan believes in the power of change within organizations to keep up to date with the millennials and the ever evolving needs of clients. You'll learn plenty in this interview, including: What motivates Susan to create her best designs The advice Susan would give to those just starting out in business The connection between culture and office design And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode55 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

In a slight twist on our usual format, today we have two guests for the price of one! Join us as we speak to interior design experts Cassie Sipos and Gillian Bowman from Baskervill. As you listen to this exciting interview, you'll learn: The importance of office design and how it should match culture The most common things that are forgotten about when designing office spaces What Gillian and Cassie think of company culture And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode54 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitche

Our guest today is speaker, cultural evangelist and rock star, Jon Wolske. Listen as Jon explains how crucially important a unique culture is to every company and how Zappos Insights has reached the heights that it has. In this interview, you'll find out: Jon's definition of company culture What makes Zappos Insights' culture so unique Jon's advice to entrepreneurs just starting out And much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode53 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitche

Ben Drury caught the entrepreneural bug in his teens and has never been able to shake it off. He has always been fascinated with what makes people tick, and his ultimate goal is to create and maintain a space where people can do things well. He is fed up with charlatans selling snake oil all over the internet, and his company, Cogiva, offers companies and organizations a way to avoid falling down all those common pitfalls that startups come across. This interview includes: What Cogiva stands for and why What Ben sees as the definition of culture The importance of alignment in stated and actual culture and values And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode52 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitche

Jamie Rosen has vast experience in setting up all sorts of Internet companies, and strongly believes in "game-ifying" activities to achieve the best results. Most recently, he has applied this concept to weight loss amongst friends.   Listen to this podcast to find out: Why Jamie thinks turning activities into games is the best path to success The biggest mistakes made by entrepreneurs just starting out What Jamie thinks of company culture And much, much more To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode51 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitche

It's always important to give as much back to society as you have been fortunate enough to receive from it, and no one feels this more strongly than Charlie Coglianese. Listen as he demonstrates how School Runner is going to empower teachers and help thousands of disadvantaged kids get to college.  In this episode, you'll learn: What made Charlie want to help disadvantaged school pupils How School Runner will help cultivate a much more fruitful learning environment Charlie's advice for entrepreneurs just starting out The companies Charlie admires and why To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode50 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitche

There is still a gazillion of things to discover, enhance, and innovate. And in today's episode, Mike Gusman, Co-founder of Advyzr will share with us how he and his team are planning to disrupt and enhance the school system with their software. In this interview you'll learn: How Mike and his other co-founders came up with the idea of Advyzr How this new innovation can help college students graduate on time and avoid spending an extra semester(s) His vision for the company and the system for the next 12 months His advice for other startup companies on how to succeed The companies he admires the most and why To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode49 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher

Life's challenges and experiences place us ahead of opportunities when we look at them with a positive outlook. Add to the mix a supportive family who will do free advertising for you among their own circle, then in no time at all, you are building a business that's off on the right foot. Tyler Dikman found himself in this kind of scenario. From his childhood exploits in his mowing business, his experience, family and hard work all contributed to help him become a success story. In this interview with Tyler you'll learn about:  His "aha" moment when he finally realized that what he was building was not just a project but a viable business His tips to those who are just starting out in the business What he thinks is the most common mistake that startups make Why he thinks that Arabian Bee is the coolest company  And more... To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode48 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitche

Childhood training may sometimes be neglected or taken for granted, but Ian Lucey's story tells us that, whether good or bad , habits when nurtured at a young age can have a huge impact on what future a boy or a girl will have. From filling the bedroom carpet with rows of coins laid neatly under the floorboards, Ian's built a love for being organized and money-oriented. He started working at age 12 as a salesperson (which many would probably shun) and has grown to love giving value to his customers. In this interview, you will learn: Why Ian thinks that selling is probably the most difficult part to outsource Ian's analogy of driving and raising a business with raising a child Why he thinks ideas are worthless His philosophy on why you shouldn't build a business that change people's behaviors  The importance of building a team that can take responsibility To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode47 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

What do you do if your website doesn't get any visitors?  Like many website owners, the reality of not having any visitors to a site that you thought is the best there is, is just too much of a disappoinment. But for Neil Patel, his experience with his first website opened up an opportunity for him to not only learn how to generate and bring visitors to his website, it also gave him an opportunity to set up his own online marketing agency that will help other people who have experienced the same frustration of zero visitors.  In this interview, you will also learn: What role passion has in Neil's success What he thinks about company culture His take on transparency and its importance The story of Kissmetrics and his different blogs To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode46 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

Whatever age you are or stage you are at right now in your quest for that elusive dream, today's guest will give you a big boost to just do it. In this episode, I've interviewed Jeet Banerjee, a young guy of 22 years of age, vibrant and full of energy. Yet there's one thing that sets him apart: he's pursuing his dream and he's helping others find their own direction. If you're still thinking whether you're too young or too old, or don't have the money or time, this interview is for you. Be sure to listen to the full interview to learn about: How Jeet got the idea to become an entrepreneur What drove him to pursue his dream despite his first disappointment How age played against him when he was starting up How he managed to counter the rejections which occurred just because of his age Jeet's thoughts on what millenials are looking for in companies And more...  To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode45 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

John Frankel grew up in England and spent his formative years at the University of Oxford where he earned a masters in Mathematics and Philosophy. His early entrepreneurial drive started with a sales adventure going door to door selling cases of strawberries where he made 50 pounds a day. He has since then moved on to a higher calling by working at Goldman Sachs. He has served as director of over 35 companies and is an investor in more than 76 companies and now is co-founder of ff Venture Capital. Listen to the full interview and learn: What inspired John to set up ff Venture Capital  What ff means How he got started as an Angel investor His personal advice to those who are planning to approach a VC company And more... To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode44 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

Mason Carter is the community manager for Juicetank, a startup incubator and coworking space. Mason is a self-confessed follower of his brother who happens to be his twin. Eventually, Mason reached a point in his life where he decided to be more independent and eventually found his own unique individuality. He became president of his fraternity which honed his leadership skills and management of people. In this interview, we'll explore more of what happened after his college years and how he got started with Juicetank and the whole startup business. We'll also tackle: The idea behind JuiceTank and what exactly it is His sentiments about employers treating employees and how it's important to treat everyone equally Why he thinks that you shouldn't be a hands-off kind of business owner Mason's criteria and first measure of success in a startup The secret to building a startup ecosystem To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode43 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

If you want to think of someone who's innovative and creative, Dave Kerpen is a guy that will blow your mind. He raised about $100,000 for his wedding out of sponsorships from big name companies like Smirnoff. That generated a ton of media attention for him, and that stunt started what is now his company, Likeable Media. Join us in this fun interview that's full of wise advice and tips and get to know: How Dave pulled off a sponsorship campaign to fund his wedding What he thinks about company culture and its relevance to businesses Why he thinks your core beliefs and values are way more important than your business plan What he thinks is the most common mistake that entrepreneurs make And a gazillion more golden nuggets... To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode42 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

David Deram is the CEO and Founder of Greenlight.guru and he has been involved in building remarkable commercial software companies. But more than just building companies and immersing himself with startups, David is also involved in The Progeny Foundation, where he devotes his time and resources to change kids' lives. In this interview, you'll learn: How does he plan on changing the world How clarity impacts your company Which companies David admire and why The process they use when recruiting for members of their company What he thinks about failure To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode41 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

When the Millennials troop to Google, Apple, Facebook or other private companies to build their dream career, what will happen to the government agencies that are running dry of fresh talents? That's what Michael Hurwitz and the team at Careers in Government are working and specializing on. In this interview you will learn: The story behind Careers in Government and how it all started How they are marketing local government careers to the younger generation What makes careersingovernment.com more than just a jobs board How they are using unique marketing tactics to entice the Millenials To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode40 You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

They say, that in life, there are only two choices you can make, either you move forward or give up. There's really no middle ground. Today's guest is an example of someone who's braved the uphill struggle to build a company. He's determined to pursue his vision even if it means he's got to live in his car for three months. But in the end, he's made it through to say and share with us that all that he's done, all that he experienced, it was all worth the sacrifice. Austen Allred, is the Co-Founder of Grasswire and in this episode, we'll dig into his story. So be sure to stick around and be inspired by his testimony on: How he survived a three month adventure living in his car and move to Silicon Valley How he started Grasswire His most epic stunt when he was starting Grasswire What he thinks about people giving up in their dreams His personal take on how to avoid the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode39  You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

Can your love for the outdoors and adventures make you money? For many of us who love the outdoors and traveling, it's probably the other way around. We spend a lot on travel and vacations, but how many times have you experienced the feeling that you could probably have done more? This is the problem that triggered the entrepreneurial bug in Ryan Stobie. A passionate traveler and adventurer himself, he then began a business fueled by his passion for the outdoors and adventure so that others can really maximize those good times for the adventurer while at the same time, providing a boost for tourist and travel destinations providers. There is so much more to learn in this interview, including The story behind Adventure Bucket List Ryan's personal thoughts on culture Why Ryan thinks passion is better than skills His advice for those who are building a team and many more... To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode38  You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

Tragedies and crises can only do two things to a person, it can either crush you and leave you hopeless and lost, or it can bring out the better part of yourself and your qualities such as perseverance and determination. Patrick Gorrell, the CEO and founder of Worksfire, has come out of both situations to tell us his story how we conquered these Goliaths in his life to become who is today. In this interview, you'll learn about: Patrick's challenges before building his company Worskfire His secret on how he was able to emerge victorious and successful despite the circumstances that nearly crippled him What his advice is for those are trying to build their own success stories His thoughts on company culture and a whole lot more... To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode37  You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

Today's guest is not your ordinary entrepreneur who just miraculously found herself in business. Rather, she's a driven, determined and persistent visionary. She is Jessica Butcher. Jessica is a well known personality and was named on the BBC’s international list of ‘100 Women’ in 2014, Fortune Magazine's global 'Top 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs' in 2012 and she was the winner of the Natwest EveryWoman Iris (tech) award in 2013, amongst her other accolades. If that doesn't excite you enough to listen to this episode, I don't think you're aware of what you're going to miss in this episode. To give you a brief overview of what we've discussed, we tackled: The contributing factors that made her the extraordinary person that she is today How she came up with the idea and eventually built a business around Blippar Her personal thoughts on culture and its importance The company she admires the most And a whole lot more... To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode36  You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

Coach Matt Donohue is the Head Coach of women's basketball at The Catholic University of America. He is fresh off a record setting six year period of achieving the Landmark Conference Coach of the Year and leading the Cardinals to its phenomenal wins in the NCAA Tournament and Conference championships. And on the back of all the accolades and praises he has received, we'll get to know how it is to be a coach, a father, and a husband. In this interview, we'll delve into: Who inspires Coach Matt Why he thinks we need to help people develop as leaders  Why he thinks patience is essential  Coach Matt's thoughts on investing in people The importance of creating a process and understanding that we are all a work in progress To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode35  You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

The challenge of living in a foreign country is no easy task. You have to learn the language, study the culture, and cope with homesickness. But for Bernhard Mehl, who was raised in Germany, moving to the US did not hinder his fulfilment of his American Dream. Instead, while he's busy learning the language, the people and the culture, he also started building a company. Tune in to this episode and follow through the story of how Bernhard found the success that he didn't get in his own country of Germany. Some key points in this interview include: : How Bernhard overcame his challenge with the English language What his foundation was that propelled him to be the entrepreneur he is today The genesis of his business idea and the birth of Kisi His thoughts on company culture Which company he admires the most and why To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode34  You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

In years to come, the secret to building a successful business will still remain the same. Find the need and provide a solution to that need. Paul Mecca, Co-Founder of KwikBoost, had that in mind when he and his brother Joe started with their business. Their main mission is to solve the growing problem of the need for access to power in public places, specifically for mobile devices. Surely enough, the business idea has fueled itself and has resulted in what is now KwikBoost. In this episode, we'll explore and learn more about: How Paul and his brother started the business Why he thinks attitude plays a big role in business success His future plans for KwikBoost What company he admires most and why To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode33  You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.