Building While Flying

Tanya Perkins is the founder of The Refig. The Refig is a plant-based hair care company without compromise. After finding out about an auto-immune condition, she needed hair care that didn't have certain chemicals. She ended up making her own formula after being unable to find any. Once one of her college friends found out, she discovered there was a huge demand for her innovative hair care.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Tanya joins Maribel Lara to talk about her journey to creating this company. She gives insight into its birth, finding the right partners, and encouraging change in behavior.   In-flight topics: Birth of the company Creating accompany off a need Waiting for the right partner formulation Changes that were part of her journey How she makes time for this with all her other endeavors …and more!   Connect with Tanya: Tanya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyaperkins The Refig Website: https://therefig.com/ The Refig Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_refig/

Abby Dubois is the founder of EACH Jewelry. After years of designing for world-renowned brands, like Kate Spade and Coach, Abby set out to forge her own path and build her own jewelry brand. Her mission is to make ethical fashion fun, accessible, and empowering. Since starting the company six years ago, they've sold over half a million units.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Abby joins Katie Hankinson to talk about her journey as a first-time founder. She gives insight into her background, shifting to hair accessories, and her big breaks.   In-flight topics: Why she chose to start her own company Creating a brand around her values The shift to hair accessories Using brand partnerships to grow Her dreams for what's next …and more!   Connect with Abby: Abby's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-dubois-a463b132 Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkleplentysparkleoften/ EACH Jewelry Website: https://www.eachjewels.com/ EACH Jewelry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/each_jewels/   “We are able to have something that's super profitable while still being super accessible.” - Abby

Tania Kottoor is the Founder and CEO of West X East (pronounced “West by East”). Tania has effectively married tradition with innovation. She's led her team in building the world's first AI-powered design platform for custom-fit cultural clothing and re-envisioned the process of shopping for weddings and special events.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Tania joins Maribel Lara to talk about how she uses AI to help you make the right choice for your big events and where her inspiration came from. She gives insight into her background, how she's received so many grants, and what's next.   In-flight topics: Her background and what led to West X East Using AI to help you make the right choice How she keeps track of everything The secrets to receiving so many grants Their soon-to-launch two-tiered rebrand …and more!   Connect with Tania: Tania's Website: https://www.taniakottoor.com/ Tania's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniakottoor/ West X East Website: https://www.westxeast.com/ West X East Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westxeast/

Longevity expert Kas Bordier's story is one of tenacity and determination. As a biotech and medtech entrepreneur, Kas is commercializing the latest health innovations. She is making health and vitality not only the coolest but also an attainable thing.  In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Kas joins Joe Quattrone to talk about how to take control of your own health and shape the future of proactive healthcare, aiming to move from reactive "sick care" to sustainable "healthcare."   In-flight topics: Kas' journey from communist Poland to leading a health tech revolution Her interest in longevity and the importance of proactive health management Reflections on the similarities between traditional health practices and modern biotechnology The role of Gen Z in shaping the future of health and wellness …and more!   Connect with Kas: Kas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-ross-6bbaab2/   “My body is the most important fuel that can either fuel my dreams or stop my dreams” - Kas

Adam Ross is the CEO and co-founder of Heyday, which launched its first skincare shop in New York City's nomad neighborhood in 2015, with the belief that everyone should have access to professional skincare services, ultimately taking the facial out of the spa and into local communities across the United States.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Adam joins Mickey Cloud to talk about how Heyday is making skincare and facials more accessible. He gives insight into the evolution of their business model, franchising, and innovation within the industry.   In-flight topics: How he went from investment banker to the skincare industry The evolution of their business model Deciding to franchise and how to choose the right franchise partners The Wild Wild West that is skincare regulations The next challenges and how he stays calm under pressure …and more!   Connect with Adam: Adam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-ross-6bbaab2/ Heyday Website: https://www.heydayskincare.com/ Heyday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydayskincare/   “Scale is the magic of the consistency of the experience.” - Adam

Natalie Maxey is the CEO and co-founder of Winky Lux. From working in fashion, finance, and e-commerce, Natalie decide that the self-serious beauty business was ready for an overhaul and to bring fun to everyday beauty rituals. Winky Lux is a joyful clean makeup and skincare line that proves you can do really beautiful special stuff that is a lot less expensive and also has an award-winning formulation factor.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Natalie joins Maribel Lara to talk about how Winky Lux is making makeup more fun. She gives insight into product innovation, the balance between making great new products and getting them out as quickly as possible, and saucy gloss.   In-flight topics: Getting product ideas from everywhere The balance between making great new products and getting them out quickly How AI is changing how we do business Partnership with Applebees (BBQ Lip Gloss!) Instagram Live Shopping …and more!   Connect with Natalie: Natalie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-mackey-15169370/ Natalie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natmack1/ Winky Lux Website: https://www.winkylux.com/ Winky Lux Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winky_lux/

Devin Lars is the Founder and CEO of Kurieo Media, a creative agency specializing in fusing digital marketing with the physical world to bring unique solutions to their clients. Kurieo has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, like Tesla, Cisco, and Nike, and A-list celebrities in the transportation, technology, music, and film industries. Although Kurieo is a relatively young company, Devin has spent more than a decade building the foundation that led to Kurieo's success. Before even graduating high school, Devin built a successful screenprinting business out of his grandfather's garage, selling customized t-shirts in his neighborhood and beyond.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Devin joins Joe Quattrone to talk about how he started his agency and the future of creativity and business. He gives insight into his personal journey, merging storytelling with production, and the importance of therapy.   In-flight topics: Devin's journey to starting his own agency What makes his agency unique How AI is changing how we do business Growing out of the small business mindset His upcoming podcast and personal healing …and more!   Connect with Devin: Devin's Website: https://devinlars.com/ Devin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinlars/ Kurieo Website: https://kurieo.com/ Kurieo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurieoagency/

Nancy Rhodes, the founder of Alternew, is a veteran in the fashion industry. Her years of adding to the wasteful overconsumption of goods led her to a Master's degree in sustainability and eventually to founding Alternew, a brand that's designed to be inherently sustainable by promoting a re-fashion economy. Alternew is an on-demand clothing alteration and repair service with a strong mission of sustainability, positive body image, and accessibility.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Nancy joins Maribel Lara to explain her vision to make the fashion industry more sustainable. She gives insight into her journey, shifting the mindset of fashion haul to fashion care, and why this creates an opportunity for experience and storytelling.   In-flight topics: Nancy's fashion journey and where the idea came from What her business is and who her customers are Returning to a former time of tailoring Reframing fashion hauls into fashion care What keeps her going …and more!   Connect with Nancy: Nancy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyrhodes/ Nancy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partycaptainnancy/ Alternew Website: https://alternew.com/ Alternew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alternew_official/  

Dale Dupree is the co-founder of Sales Rebellion, which provides sales training and personal development. He is audacious with his outreach, intentional in his sales walk, and driven to create a community of sales professionals that cause undeniable curiosity and true impact. The rebellion believes in people over products, community over commission sales, fellowship over negotiations, and experiences over performing a pitch. Dale's sales background dates back to his childhood when he wandered the halls of his father's business.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Dale joins Maribel Lara to explain why he is rebelling against the typical canned approach to sales and creating a place that offers freedom from it. He gives insight into his sales journey, why sales should be more personal, and why he focuses on connection and community, not numbers.   In-flight topics: Dale's Sales Journey Building the rebellion Evolving the way you sell Finding mutual ground with your customer What his father taught him about entrepreneurship …and more!   Connect with Jared: Dale's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/copierwarrior/ Sales Rebellion Website: https://www.thesalesrebellion.com/ Sales Rebellion Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/salesrebellion/  

Jared Kleinert is the founder of Offsite, a company that plans retreats that can save you time, money, and stress. Jared is also a TED speaker and is recognized as USA Today's most conceptual millennial. He has written 3 books and his insights on entrepreneurship, networking, remote work, and offsites have been featured in major media such as Forbes, Time, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, NPR, Fox Business, and more.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Jared joins Mickey Cloud to explain how he scaled his business. He gives some insight into its beginnings, why he prioritized service before software at first, and the unconventional ways he keeps calm under pressure.   In-flight topics: The origin story of Offsite Their business model and how it will evolve Prioritizing service over software Choosing the right clients to work with Could Offsite be a leading indicator of the health of the economy? …and more!   Connect with Jared: Jared's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredkleinert/ Jared's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jared.kleinert/ Offsite Website: https://www.offsite.com/ Offsite Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinoffsite/

Welcome to Building While Flying: a weekly business podcast from Gary Vaynerchuk's agency The Sasha Group. We are the small- to medium-sized business arm of VaynerX, the most contemporary independent holding company in the industry. At The Sasha Group, we teach, guide, and execute modern-day brand building and marketing for ambitious businesses looking for meaningful growth. Building a business isn't linear. The journey is wrought with turbulence, delays, and re-routes. Those who win are resilient, unafraid of challenges, and willing to flex in order to reach their destination. We get it; entrepreneurship is in our DNA, and we're built of people with entrepreneurial experience and empathy.  Right now, times are volatile and ambiguous. Across all sectors, there is an air of experimentation. Brands and businesses are investigating new methods, exploring new paths, testing and learning, adapting, and, well, building the plane while flying. By adopting an uncertainty mindset, we can navigate the ever-changing skies of entrepreneurship together by listening, learning, applying, and sharing. On Building While Flying, we hear from a diverse range of business leaders about how they face challenges head on and stay calm under pressure. Their stories are riddled with the unexpected and share how their strategies have been put into practice and changed their business.  Past episodes have featured stories of turning side hustles into main hustles, building businesses inspired by their families' needs, dealing with rejection, selling the company they built, innovating better-for-you foods and products, and above all else, following their dreams and navigating the trials of entrepreneurship. Thanks so much for flying with us. We're glad you're on this journey, too. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our weekly episodes.

Dr. Michele Forbes is the founder of Compassionate Care Animal Hospital, which is a Fear-Free certified practice, and an AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited hospital, which only 15% of animal hospitals are. She worked as an emergency veterinarian for 12 years prior to opening CCAH as well as founding Spirit's Legacy Fund in 2015. Dr. Forbes is passionate about caring for patients and clients. She enjoys making a difference in helping patients live their best lives. Outside of veterinary medicine, she shares her life with her husband, three kids, two dogs, two cats, and a variety of wildlife who mostly stay out of the garage.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Michele joins Joe Quattrone to explain why the US is about to be in an animal care crisis. Michele gives some insight into the statistics, how this happened, and what makes her animal hospital unique.   In-flight topics: The bleak statistics of where animal care in the U.S. is headed The cash flow of animal hospitals Small independent vet vs. big corporations Why her hospital is unique and wants to change vet culture Is being a vet the right way scalable? …and more!   Connect with Michele: Michele's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-forbes-a99773202/ Michele's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drforbeez/ CCAH Website: https://www.ccahpetvet.com/ CCAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccahpetvetina2/   “I started Compassionate Care with the one goal of I want these amazing vet professionals to show up at work, love the team, love what they're doing even though it's hard. And even though there are challenges, I still want them to walk away feeling like I am part of something really special and amazing and we're accomplishing really special and amazing things.” - Michele

Cate Luzio is the founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform created to uplift and up-skill women through all phases of their professional journey. Members are comprised of a multi-generational and intersectional community of individuals, entrepreneurs, corporations, and organizations including JP Morgan Chase, Unilever, Verizon, Indeed, MasterCard, Spotify, Power Map, BlackRock, Yelp, and more. Before starting Luminary, Cate spent two decades in financial services leading global multi-billion dollar businesses.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Cate joins Maribel Lara to share more about Luminary and her experiences as an entrepreneur. Cate gives some insight into her professional journey, adapting to her environment, and why being an entrepreneur is so hard.   In-flight topics: How banking made her entrepreneurial The evolution of Luminary's vision Being a business fueled by its members The isolation and constant mental struggle of an entrepreneur Why hearing stories from members makes it worth it …and more!   Connect with Cate: Cate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cluzio/ Cate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cateluzio/ Luminary website: https://www.weareluminary.com/ Luminary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareluminary/   “While everyone likes to use the word pivot for us, we didn't pivot… pivot means we changed directions, we didn't change directions. We adapted to the environment and what was happening. Our core mission never changed, how we delivered it evolved.” - Cate

Sehreen Noor Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sleuth, a search engine for parents to help with their children's health and development. Sleuth originally began as a solution for her own family's needs, and Sehreen quickly realized it would help more than her own family. After meeting her co-founder Alex in an incubator, they got to work building Sleuth into what it is today.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Sehreen joins Maribel Lara to share more about Sleuth and her experiences as an entrepreneur, mother, and caretaker. Sehreen gives some insight into how she came up with the name and what it means to her, and talks about meeting her now co-founder and how they best work together.   In-flight topics: What inspired Sleuth and how it works Finding her co-founder Lessons learned in entrepreneurship The story behind Sleuth's name and logo Advice for maintaining relationships as an entrepreneur …and more!   Connect with Sehreen: Sehreen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sehreennoorali/  Sehreen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sehreennoorali/  Sleuth website: https://hellosleuth.com/  Sleuth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellosleuth/

In honor of our 100th episode, we thought it would be a great time to check in with previous guests and see what's happened since we last spoke to them. Listen to our guests share exciting new updates like viral TikToks, exciting partnerships, launching NFTs, and more! We hope you are encouraged by how far our guests have come!   Thank you for listening to and supporting our podcast! Subscribe to Building While Flying so you don't miss out on future episodes.   Updates From: Alice Kim, Founder and CEO of PerfectDD Anita Laney, Founder and CEO of DataLou Anouck Gotlib, CEO of Belgian Boys Giovanni Vaccaro, Co-Founder and CBO of Glamsquad Kyra Peralte, Creator of The Traveling Diary Tour   Connect with our Guests: Alice on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicekim007/ PerfectDD Website: https://perfectdd.com/ Anita on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-laney-8a76699/ DataLou Website: https://www.datalou.com/ Anouck on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anouck-gotlib/ Belgian Boys Website: https://www.belgianboys.com/ Giovanni on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanni-vaccaro-b4137a90/ Glamsquad Website: https://www.glamsquad.com/ Kyra on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyra-peralte-aa227917/ The Traveling Diary Tour Website: https://www.thetravelingdiarytour.com/   “Since our podcast in February, so much has happened, where do I start? With the support of The Sasha Group and Gary Vee, I finally launched on TikTok in April and we went viral! Our highest viewed video was watched 7.5 million times and that one video alone generated over $30,000 in sales.” - Alice Kim, Founder and CEO of PerfectDD

Nicholas Stone is the founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane, the fastest-growing premium café brand in the United States. Almost a decade ago, Bluestone Lane reset the coffee scene, introducing New York to the flat white and its Australian-inspired café experience. Now with over 65 locations across 8 markets, Bluestone is committed to providing great café experiences that are focused on human connection.   In his conversation with Katie Hankinson, Nick shares how getting coffee in his home in Australia felt more like a communal experience whereas in America it was all about convenience. He started Bluestone Lane to try to recreate the Australian experience in the US. He discusses the challenges of COVID, human connection in a digital world, scaling, and adjusting to a hybrid workforce.   In-flight topics: His origins and the cultural coffee differences in the US and Australia Getting through COVID The power of hospitality and making people feel special Choosing the right brand partnerships Adjusting to the hybrid workforce …and more!   Connect with Nicholas Stone: Bluestone Lane Website: https://bluestonelane.com/ Bluestone Lane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluestonelane/ Bluestone Lane on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BluestoneLane Nicholas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-stone-49465767/ Nicholas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas_j_stone/

Matt Higgins is the CEO and co-founder of RSE Ventures. Matt is a noted serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor. He is also an executive fellow at the Harvard Business School where he teaches the course “Moving Beyond The Direct Consumer.” His first book “Burn The Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential” was published by Harper Collins William Morrow and became available on February 14, 2023.   In his conversation with Joe Quattrone, Matt shares his personal journey from humble beginnings to now writing his first book. He discusses the hardships along the way and the lessons he learned from them. He hopes his book will encourage others dealing with their own traumas and teach them how to remove the things that are standing in the way of fully committing to the things they care about.   In-flight topics: Why everyone can do personal branding How 9/11 shaped him What gets him to invest Life lessons from having cancer His new book and being vulnerable to encourage others …and more!   Connect with Matt Higgins: Get “Burn The Boats”: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886X Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/ Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhiggins/ Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/  

We love taking questions from our listeners and answering them in our episodes. In this episode of Building While Flying, Joe Quattrone, SVP at The Sasha Group, is back to answer some of YOUR questions!   Topics in this Q&A include: Best approaches for a merger or buyout of competitors Attracting donors for your non-profit on social media How to gradually scale your media team Content marketing is hard work, there's no cheat code Finding the best practice for scheduling posts on social media …and more!   Like what you heard? Want to have YOUR questions answered on the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and/or Linkedin, and tell us what you want to know.   Subscribe to Building While Flying so you don't miss out on future episodes — including more Q&A's!   Connect with Joe: LinkedIn / Twitter

We love taking questions from our listeners and answering them in our episodes. In this episode of Building While Flying, Joe Quattrone, SVP at The Sasha Group, is back to answer some of YOUR questions!   Topics in this Q&A include: Content recommendations to make your business more interesting The impact of AI on influencer marketing Quick hacks for creating content when you're an introvert How to tell a manager they aren't manager material Where Joe would invest $5,000 if he had a very small business …and more!   Like what you heard? Want to have YOUR questions answered on the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and/or Linkedin, and tell us what you want to know.   Subscribe to Building While Flying so you don't miss out on future episodes — including more Q&A's!   Connect with Joe: LinkedIn / Twitter  

SHOW NOTES:Ken Moskowitz, aka Spanky, is the founder and CCO of Ad Zombies, while also being the founder and business coach of the podcast EntreGrow. Spanky started his creative career in New York City and quickly rose to the top of the broadcast creative industry. He's led rebranding efforts over the last three decades for many major and smaller brands such as the Indy 500, FritoLay, Samuel Adams, Coca-Cola, and M&M's (Mars).   In his conversation with Joe Quattrone, Spanky shares his creative journey and how he started his business by accident. Throughout the episode, he explains why he thinks human-written copy sells better than AI, what AI can be used for, and how storytelling is still the key to writing copy that sells.   In-flight topics: Starting a business on accidents  Human vs AI, who wins? Why the moment matters when choosing between human and AI What's his ideal zombie? His book and learning from Gary Vee …and more!   Connect with Ken Moskowitz: Ad Zombies Website: https://www.adzombies.com/ Ad Zombies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adzombies/ Ad Zombies on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adzombies/ Ad Zombies on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adzombies Ken Moskowitz on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spankymoskowitz/

Maggie Love is the founder of SheFi, a decentralized finance company and broader crypto educational initiative and community aimed at onboarding more women into the new financial economy enabled Web 3.0 and blockchain technology. Its goal is to empower more women into financial freedom.   In her conversation with Joe Quattrone, Maggie shares how she got inspired to help women learn about the new wave of financial literacy. Throughout the episode, she explains why she thinks this is important, what goes on in their boot camps, and how she's built her company in the midst of so much adversity in the world.   In-flight topics: Her background and inspiration  Helping people left behind catch up on financial literacy How her boot camps take women from zero to crypto confident Stitching together the educational and experimental components Building in the midst of adversity …and more!   Connect with Maggie Love: SheFi Website: https://www.shefi.org/ SheFi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shefi.crypto/ SheFi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/She__Fi SheFi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shefi/ Maggie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love.maggie_/

Sam Patil is the founder and CEO of Well Traveled Club, a members-only platform designed to reduce the pain of planning for travel and replace it with enjoyment. It is described as a home for a new generation of travelers, foodies, and adventure seekers. Well Traveled Club offers community perks and more to its growing membership.   In her conversation with Katie Hankinson, Sam shares how she got into the travel space, especially during the pandemic. Throughout the episode, she explains why travel should be about people not features, the core pillars of the membership, and how it's building a community.   In-flight topics: Her background and starting in the pandemic  Lack of women leaders in the travel space Travel is about people, not features Creating a home for middle-level travelers People are spending more on experiences than physical goods …and more!   Connect with Sam Patil: WTC Website: https://www.welltraveledclub.com/ WTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welltraveledclub/ WTC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/welltraveledclub/ WTC on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@welltraveledclub  

Victoria Kennedy and Isabelle Seale are the co-founders of Seed to Harvest Ventures, a pre-seed and seed-stage fund that invests in software companies that are founded by women of color. They are product and design professionals with 10+ years of experience scaling products and teams for early to mid-stage startups. Now they are supporting founders who are historically overlooked by providing them with education, resources, and connections to scale their businesses.   In their conversation with Katie Hankinson, Victoria and Isabelle share how they started partnering together and the goals of Seed to Harvest Ventures. Throughout the episode, they explain why they chose to focus on women of color, how to fundamentally change the tech ecosystem, and the future of investing. In-flight topics: Their backgrounds and how they started partnering together The unprecedented financial opportunity of women of color Fundamentally changing the tech ecosystem Being a different VC and changing the landscape The future of investing …and more! Connect with Seed to Harvest: STH Website: https://www.seedtoharvestvs.com/ STH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sthventures/  Victoria on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-kennedy-10/ Isabelle on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelleseale/

Yasmin Nouri and Kaya Purohit are co-founders of Beeya, a wellness company helping women overcome hormonal imbalances using natural, food-based solutions. Inspired by their own struggles and seed-cycling journeys, Beeya is a simple way to support hormones and help women revolutionize their own health.    In their conversation with Maribel Lara, Yasmin and Kaya share how Beeya was born and how their mission to support and educate women drives them each day. They discuss why education is such a huge pillar of their brand, and why it's important for them to not be “gatekeepers” of their knowledge. They also share a look ahead for Beeya and talk about what excites them as they continue to grow their business.   In-flight topics: Differentiating your business in a crowded landscape  The value of education in your brand  Strategies for a successful product launch “Showing up” in your business content Being open to pivoting in business   Connect with Beeya Wellness: Beeya website: https://beeyawellness.com/  Beeya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beeyawellness/  Beeya on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beeyawellness  Yasmin Nouri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminnouri/ 

Bridget Hilton is founder of LSTN Sound, an eight-figure social impact business that creates social change through the power of sound through the purchase of audio products via their website and retailers like Nordstrom and Whole Foods. Since its founding in 2012, LSTN has funded 20 missions to help more than 50,000 people around the world receive hearing aids through their partnership with the Starkey Hearing Foundation.    In her conversation with Mickey Cloud, Bridget shares her journey from the mailroom at a record label to finding her purpose and founding LSTN with her co-founder. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the cause behind her business and why she chose to pursue this path: her desire to help people hear music. Building a cause-based business isn't an easy path, and Bridget shares important lessons she's learned along the way.   In-flight topics: Breaking into the entertainment industry  Building a cause-based business Choosing DTC and partnerships over retail Selecting the right non-profit partner Having a strong support system …and more!   Connect with Bridget Hilton: LSTN Website: https://lstnsound.com/  LSTN on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LSTN  LSTN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lstnsound/  Bridget on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetlhilton/  Bridget on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgethilton/ 

Danielle and Jelani Jackson are owners and operators of Richie's Chicken & Soul, a fast-casual soul-food restaurant based in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area. Danielle's family originally started Richie's in 1986, and she and Jelani joined the business in 2015 to understand the ropes of owning and growing a restaurant.   In their conversation with Joe Quattrone, Jelani and Danielle share how they've evolved Richie's over the last seven years, and what “Richie's 2.0” looks like. They emphasize hospitality and authenticity both in-store and on their social media channels, and aim to create a memorable brand experience as well as delicious soul food. Above all, what makes Richie's stand out, Danielle says, is their focus on their people and building an environment where people feel safe, supported, inspired to work hard, and are happy to be there.    In-flight topics: Owning and operating a family business vs. a funded startup Learning curves from corporate to small business Supporting your team as humans Building hospitality in person and online  Incorporating your values into your business …and more!   Connect with Jelani and Danielle: Richie's Chicken & Soul website: https://www.richieschicken.com/  Jelani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelani-jackson-6b534013/  Richie's Chicken & Soul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richieschicken/   

Simmone Taitt is the Founder and CEO of Poppy Seed Health, an on-demand telehealth platform offering support with doulas, midwives, and nurses for pregnant and postpartum birthing people. After cutting her teeth in retail and working for startups for over a decade, Simmone founded Poppy Seed Health in 2019 after her own experiences with pregnancy loss and lack of support afterward. In a year and a half, Poppy Seed Health has logged over 3 million minutes of chat time between doulas, midwives, nurses, and patients.    In her conversation with Maribel Lara, Simmone shares her own heartbreaking story of pregnancy loss, and how that experience led her to become a doula and start Poppy Seed Health. She describes their in-depth beta testing process and how she and her team developed Poppy Seed Health to fill the gaps in mental and emotional healthcare during and after pregnancy.    In-flight topics: Saying “yes” to opportunities  How beta tests informed product development  Leveraging technology to bring healthcare to rural areas Making accessibility a hallmark of your business What the future looks like for Poppy Seed Health   Connect with Simmone: Poppy Seed Health website: https://www.poppyseedhealth.com/  Poppy Seed Heath Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/poppyseedhealth/  Poppy Seed Health on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/poppy-seed-health/  Simmone Taitt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simmonetaitt/  Simmone Taitt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simmone_taitt/

Michael Sharon and Kal Freese are co-founders of Taika, a new-wave beverage company that's creating better coffee drinks that are better for you. Their goal with Taika products is to fuel creativity and reinvent the experience of drinking coffee. They met four years ago after long careers in other industries, and Taika was born shortly thereafter.    In their conversation with Joe Quattrone, Michael and Kal share their stories of how they got connected and started building Taika together. Michael and Kal emphasize the importance of their community in building the brand, and how vital the feedback loop has been to Taika's development. They also discuss the immense opportunities that exist with coffee and the beverage space, and how Taika can make an impact by fueling creativity around the world.   In-flight topics: How Taika was born (1:10 - 5:00) What it means to be a “destination” company (5:35 - 6:50) Innovating through ingredients (7:00 - 9:55) Caffeine as a commodity (11:10 - 20:40) Pioneering a new category (20:45 - 21:57) Sourcing R&D through customers (25:55 - 27:55) Integrating Web3 and NFTs into the brand (29:22 - 33:32)   Connect with Taika: Taika website: ​​https://taika.co/  Taika Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taika/  Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsharon/  Kal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalfreese/

Gesche Haas is the Founder and CEO of Dreamers & Doers, a community and agile PR team amplifying extraordinary entrepreneurial women. As of this episode's recording, Dreamers & Doers boasts a carefully curated membership of 35,000 entrepreneurial women globally.    In her conversation with Maribel Lara, Gesche shares how her childhood and upbringing shaped her into the human and entrepreneur she is today. She explains how Dreamers & Doers was born and why their human-first approach has helped them grow into a global community of extraordinary female entrepreneurs. Gesche also provides insight into how they've curated their community over the years, and how that curation translates into growth.    If you're a woman entrepreneur and feel you might be a good fit for Dreamers & Doers, you can learn more and apply on their website.   In-flight topics: Approaching “crossroads” in life and business Following your own path in business Choosing which business idea to pursue What growth looks like for Dreamers & Doers Strategically curating a community …and much more!   Connect with Gesche Haas: Dreamers & Doers website: https://www.dreamersdoers.com/membership  Dreamers & Doers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamersdoers/  Dreamers & Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamersdoers/  Gesche Haas LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/gesche/ 

Alison Cayne is the founder and CEO of Haven's Kitchen, a CPG brand that's making home cooking more accessible and enjoyable. Haven's Kitchen started as an in-person cooking school, and now includes a line of packaged sauces, tools, and apparel for home cooks. Over the last several years, Haven's Kitchen has evolved based on customers' needs and in response to the world at large.   In her conversation with Katie Hankinson, Alison shares how she combined her passion for food and cooking with her desire to make people's lives better into her career. She shares how Haven's Kitchen transitioned from a fully in-person kitchen classroom to a direct-to-consumer CPG brand, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lastly, Alison and Katie dive deep into content and how a strong content strategy can build your brand and engage your audience.   In-flight topics: Shifting to DTC during the pandemic Knowing your customers and audience Using content to educate your audience Developing an effective content strategy Knowing when it's time to pivot in business …and more!   Connect with Ali: Haven's Kitchen website: https://havenskitchen.com/  Haven's Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HavensKitchen/featured  Haven's Kitchen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havenskitchen/  Haven's Kitchen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@havenskitchen  Alison Cayne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-cayne-223b0b14a/

Isabelle Steichen is the CEO and co-founder of Lupii, a plant-based, sustainable food brand known for its protein bars and newly launched pastas. Lupii uses the lupini bean as its main ingredient and source of plant-based protein, and to create simple, sustainable, and delicious food to keep you going. After becoming “obsessed” with lupini beans and in-depth research, it became Isabelle's mission to introduce this protein-packed bean to more people worldwide. She and her co-founder Allie Dempster then launched Lupii in January 2020.   Isabelle's conversation with Katie Hankinson is absolutely loaded with value and insights for entrepreneurs in all industries. Isabelle shares tons of advice on finding the right business partner with complementary skills and why she and Allie work so well together. She also discusses lessons she's learned throughout her entrepreneurial journey: early R&D with actual customers, benefits of working with influencers, not rushing growth, and the “retail playbook.”   Feeling snackish after listening to this episode? Lupii products can be found in 400 retailers nationally. You can locate your nearest Lupii products on their website.   In-flight topics: Finding a business partner  Refocusing on DTC during the pandemic Importance of transparency in building a brand Educating your customers through marketing Building authentic relationships with influencers  Developing sustainable packaging Having a growth mindset as an entrepreneur …and so much more!   Connect with Isabelle: Lupii website: https://getlupii.com/  Lupii on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getlupii/  Isabelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-steichen-she-her-1523b969/  The Plantiful Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plantiful-podcast/id1157229959

Kara Hill is the founder and CEO of My Recruiting Solutions, the nation's leading expert in recruiting for girls' volleyball. Kara offers recruiting services and consulting for athletes and their families to help them better navigate the college recruiting process. She also runs VBallRecruiter, a website full of resources for prospects, coaches, and scouts.    In her conversation with Mickey Cloud, Kara focuses largely on how technology, NIL, and social media have significantly altered how the recruiting process works. From the start of the process through the athletes' time in school, recruiting looks nothing like what Kara experienced. She discusses what she and her team are doing to better educate and prepare athletes: teaching them social media, preparing them for potential NIL partnerships, and most importantly, developing their personal brands. Kara is also a 4Ds alumnus and speaks about the value and knowledge she gained from the program—so much so that she's going back for round 2!    In-flight topics: How My Recruiting Services helps volleyball athletes and their families Differences in recruiting now vs. 20 years ago How NIL impacts the recruiting process The role of social media in recruiting Adapting your business as culture and technology change …and more!    Connect with Kara: My Recruiting Solutions website: https://myrecruitingsolutions.com/  Kara Hill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vballrecruiter/  Kara Hill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrskarahill/  Kara Hill on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vballrecruiter09

Sarah Apgar is the Founder and CEO of FitFighter, a global fitness brand and transformative strength training system that's accessible, unintimidating, and good for everyone of all fitness levels. It's rooted in the training firefighters go through and Sarah's own innovation of a steel hose at its core. Before starting FitFighter, Sarah served in the Iraq War, spent five years at Warby Parker, and is a volunteer firefighter, athlete, and mother of two.    In her conversation with Maribel Lara, Sarah shares how FitFighter got started, her early “steel hose” innovation, and her vision for the company moving forward. In the beginning she had no expectations of building a global fitness brand. After nine years, FitFighter shows no signs of slowing down. Sarah talks about facing challenges head on, always having a “stubborn curiosity” as an entrepreneur, choosing where to focus in your business, building a successful brand, and much more.    Topics in this episode include: How FitFighter got its start Important qualities in entrepreneurship What it means to be “strong” Standing out in a crowded industry How FitFighter pivoted in response to challenges Choosing where to focus …and more!   Connect with Sarah: FitFighter website: https://www.fitfighter.com/  FitFighter Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fitfighter/  FitFighter YouTube channel Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahapgar/  Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.apgar/

This week we are absolutely privileged to share an episode from the Business For Builders podcast featuring our own Joe Quattrone, SVP, Head of Education at The Sasha Group. The Business for Builders podcast provides business-building information and insight for general contractors looking to remove deficiencies and vulnerabilities in their businesses.   Joe and host Max Peterson cover a wide range of topics, from how Joe's career got started, the earlier days of VaynerMedia, building a strong company and team culture, The Sasha Group's education products, and of course, marketing your contracting business.    This episode is jam-packed with value and insights from an industry veteran, including: Working for money vs. love Patience in business Work-life balance  Prioritization and delegation in leadership Building for the next generation    Connect with Joe and Max:Joe on LinkedIn Joe on Instagram Business for Builders on Instagram Max on LinkedIn Learn more about the 4Ds Learn more about STORK  

Antonio Ramirez is the founder of Pixel506, a boutique digital innovation agency offering nearshore creative and digital solutions and technology services. Its combination of services and locations in Brooklyn, Peru, and Costa Rica offers a unique perspective to Pixel506's clients and partners. Antonio is a client of The Sasha Group's Mentors program, a 3-year partnership aimed at helping small businesses unlock strategic growth.   Recently, Pixel506 was purchased by 10Pearls, a monumental achievement in Antonio's career and life. In this episode, Antonio opens up about building Pixel506 to sell, the process of selling, what's changing, and what he's learned throughout the process.   In-flight topics: How Pixel506 was born Dealing with rejection as a business owner Knowing when to sell your company Making the best decisions for your business and team Advice for business owners looking to sell What's ahead for Pixel506   Connect with Antonio: Pixel506 Website: https://pixel506.com/  Pixel506 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pixel506official/  Pixel506 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pixel506/  Antonio Ramirez LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonioramirezcr/  Antonio Ramirez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonionyc506/

Rachel Connors is the Co-Founder and CEO (Chief Enthusiasm Officer) of Yellow Leaf Hammocks, a social enterprise dedicated to defeating global poverty through sustainable artisan job creation. Yellow Leaf was born after Rachel's husband met a group of women in a small village in Thailand making what he dubbed the world's most comfortable hammocks. It then became their mission to share those hammocks with the world—and help those women and their families overcome poverty through artisan work.    In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Rachel joins Katie Hankinson, SVP at The Sasha Group, to dive into what it means to be a social enterprise. Rachel says, “You can't only be focused on doing good, because if you aren't running a sustainable business, the opportunity goes away.” Rachel also talks about how microfinance organizations like Kiva.org are helping businesses like Yellow Leaf make a difference for women around the world.   In their conversation, Rachel and Katie discuss: Yellow Leaf's origin story  Scaling an early-stage business Defining a “social enterprise” Balancing messaging in content  Product innovation at scale  Diversifying marketing channels Balancing strengths among leadership   Connect with Rachel and Yellow Leaf Hammocks: Yellow Leaf Hammocks website: https://www.yellowleafhammocks.com/  Yellow Leaf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowleafhammocks/  Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelconnors/

Kari Warberg Block is the Founder and CEO of EarthKind, an eco-friendly pest control product that keeps bugs and critters at bay without harming or killing them. She started EarthKind with just some seeds and a powerful vision for a kinder world—for people and critters.    In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Kari shares her founder's story: from growing up poor to a near-death accident, to building EarthKind into an 8-figure company and making the Earth a better place. Her biggest message to listeners is, “With a lot of passion and tenacity, and dog-headed discipline, you can make some amazing things happen.”    Want to try EarthKind products in your home? Browse their products here or find them in a retailer near you.   NOTE: EarthKind is a client of The Sasha Group.   In-flight topics: Kari's founder's story Working with government bodies to change policy Leading a company with purpose Listening to your customers Growing up on a farm Treating the Earth better with better products   Connect with Kari & EarthKind: EarthKind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthkind.living/  EarthKind on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@earthkind.living  EarthKind website: https://www.earthkind.com/  Kari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kariwarbergblock/  Kari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KariWBlock 

Gracie Poulson is the Co-Founder of Grace Rose Farm, one of the biggest suppliers of fresh, garden-grown roses in the United States. They're committed to ethically growing and harvesting more than 90 varieties of roses. Grace Rose Farm started as a flower farm and supplier to florists around the country, born purely out of Gracie's love for growing roses. But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, they found themselves needing to pivot quickly. And they did, by shifting to a direct-to-consumer model. Now they're continuing to grow their brand, spread joy via roses across the country, and working towards their Series A funding.    In this episode, Gracie Poulson and Katie Hankinson discuss: Transitioning to direct-to-consumer Partnering with bigger flower farms Finding joy in your work  Building connection on social media Sustainability in the flower industry  Challenges with hiring and turnover rates Wins and challenges marketing a seasonal business …and much more!   If you want some beautiful Grace Rose Farm roses in your home, you can shop their collections here: https://www.gracerosefarm.com/collections/our-favorite-bouquets    Connect with Grace Rose Farm: Website: https://www.gracerosefarm.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracerosefarm/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gracerosefarm 

We love taking questions from our listeners and answering them in our episodes. In this episode of Building While Flying, Joe Quattrone, SVP at The Sasha Group, is back to answer some of YOUR questions!   Topics in this Q&A include: When to add staff at your agency When to start your own company Increasing engagement on your content KPIs for evaluating creative effectiveness  Business vs personal account on TikTok …and more!   Like what you heard? Want to have YOUR questions answered on the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and/or LinkedIn, and tell us what you want to know.   Subscribe to Building While Flying so you don't miss out on future episodes—including more Q&As! Connect with Joe: LinkedIn / Twitter

Miguel Leal says he was “destined” to work in the food industry. He's an industry veteran who's served as CMO and executive vice president with brands like Cholula, Kind Snacks, Diamond Foods, and more. He and his co-founders started SOMOS Foods with the mission to “share the best of Mexico with the world.” Somos products are plant-based, nutritionally dense, gluten-free, and can be used to create a meal in 10 minutes or less.    In his conversation with Maribel Lara, Miguel shares how SOMOS Foods was born, and how family recipes play a role in their product development. He also discusses the “ownership mentality” they practice at SOMOS and how that impacts the culture they're building.    If you're feeling hungry after this episode, you can browse and order SOMOS products directly from their website.   In-flight topics: Breaking misconceptions in the food industry Building a brand that's true to heritage and culture Innovation in the CPG food industry Developing plant-based food products The meaning of the name “SOMOS” …and more!   Connect with Miguel and SOMOS Foods: SOMOS website: https://eatsomos.com/  SOMOS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatsomos/  Miguel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelleal/

Max Greb, also known as Max the Meat Guy, has a passion for meat and grilling, and shares his passion with more than 8 million followers across various social channels. After spending the last 10 years in China, Max returned to the U.S. in 2020 and has spent the last few years growing his personal brand and sharing his passion for grilling good food.    In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Max and Joe Quattrone talk about the differences between building a personal brand and a business, what it takes to be a content creator, going into business with family members, and even some beginner tips for grilling at home.   In-flight topics: Balancing a day job and content creation Building a personal brand vs. a business Sustaining your career as a creator Trusting the people you work with Making money as a content creator …and more!   Connect with Max: YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaxtheMeatGuy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxthemeatguy/?hl=en  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maxthemeatguy?lang=en  Website: https://www.maxthemeatguy.com/

Jess Flack is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ubiquitous, an influencer-managed marketplace that specializes in matching influencers and brands on TikTok. Her previous job at a moving startup helped her realize the power of TikTok and creators as a new marketing channel for brands. Now, she and her team at Ubiquitous help brands run their best influencer campaigns, instill the importance of opportunities within TikTok in their clients, and are building tech that will power and run the influencer marketing industry as a whole.   In her conversation with Mickey Cloud, Jess talks about how Ubiquitous was born and how it's evolved since its inception. She talks about the future of influencer marketing, and how a managed marketplace like Ubiquitous can make the process easier and more effective for everyone. And the conversation wouldn't be complete without talking about the impact TikTok has had on marketing for the last two years.   In-flight topics: How Ubiquitous was started Benefits of working with influencers What works on TikTok vs. other platforms Influencer opportunities for B2B brands The future of influencer marketing   Connect with Jess Flack: Jess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-flack/  Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__flack/?hl=en  Ubiquitous website: https://www.ubiquitousinfluence.com/  Ubiquitous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubiquitousofficial/  Ubiquitous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ubiquitousofficial

Sehreen Noor Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sleuth, a search engine for parents to help with their children's health and development. Sleuth originally began as a solution for her own family's needs, and Sehreen quickly realized it would help more than her own family. After meeting her co-founder Alex in an incubator, they got to work building Sleuth into what it is today.   In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Sehreen joins Maribel Lara to share more about Sleuth and her experiences as an entrepreneur, mother, and caretaker. Sehreen gives some insight into how she came up with the name and what it means to her, and talks about meeting her now co-founder and how they best work together.   In-flight topics: What inspired Sleuth and how it works Finding her co-founder Lessons learned in entrepreneurship The story behind Sleuth's name and logo Advice for maintaining relationships as an entrepreneur …and more!   Connect with Sehreen: Sehreen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sehreennoorali/  Sehreen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sehreennoorali/  Sleuth website: https://hellosleuth.com/  Sleuth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellosleuth/

Ashley Thompson is the Co-Founder and CEO of MUSH, healthy, ready-to-eat cold oats that are plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, wholesome and delicious. Ashley and her co-founder launched MUSH in 2015, with the conviction that easy, delicious, nutritious food can elevate the world in powerful ways. MUSH products are sold in stores around the country, and directly through their website.    In her conversation with Mickey Cloud, Ashley shares how MUSH got started and what inspired her lifelong journey of nutrition. She also discusses their split between retail and DTC, how they partner with influencers, and how an appearance on a popular TV show changed their business.    In-flight topics: Choosing retail over DTC Solving health issues with food Finding the right messaging for consumers Leveraging influencers in marketing Learning experiences from Shark Tank Navigating relationships with mentors and investors Opportunities for growth   Connect with Ashley: Mush website: https://eatmush.com/  Mush store locator: https://eatmush.com/pages/store-locator  Mush on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mush/?hl=en  Ashley on LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-thompson-50888626/

Rajesh Sinha is the Chairman and Founder of Fulcrum Digital, a business platform and solution engineering company that helps with rapid digital acceleration and scaling. He started Fulcrum at 27 years old, with the goal of making the world a better place to live and work, through smarter digital platforms. Rajesh is also the author of the book Digital Operating Model: The Future of Business, which comes out early next year.    In this episode of Building While Flying, Rajesh talks with Katie Hankinson about his entrepreneurial journey, early influence from his father, the birth of Fulcrum Digital, and the future of work.    You can pre-order Rajesh's book on Amazon here.   Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Operating-Model-Future-Business/dp/1119826837/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Q51HLIVG538M&keywords=rajesh+sinha&qid=1657113835&sprefix=rajesh+sinha%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1    In-flight topics: Defining “digital transformation” Fulcrum's “digital doctor” mindset The power of strategic platforms Early mistakes in business How the pandemic framed the future of work Data, emotion, and culture to scale your business …and more!   Connect with Rajesh: Fulcrum website: https://fulcrumdigital.com/  Fulcrum on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fulcrum_digital  Fulcrum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulcrum_digital/  Rajesh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-sinha-162975/ 

Joel McCauley is the owner and founder of Freedom Fit Gym, a fitness and training gym in Ashland, Virginia (outside of Richmond). They serve working professionals, athletes, and anyone looking to make a change in their fitness and health. Joel opened Freedom Fit Gym in 2015 in an old warehouse, and has grown it through two expansions, more services, more staff, and many happy clients.  Joel joins the Building While Flying podcast this week with Joe Quattrone, SVP at The Sasha Group, to share his journey from frequently injured high school athlete to gym owner and certified strength & conditioning specialist, and all-around entrepreneur and hustler.  In their conversation, Joel and Joe discuss: A family history of entrepreneurship Knowing when to expand Influence of “warehouse fitness” Survival tactics during the pandemic Developing an internship program …and more! Connect with Joel: Freedom Fit Gym on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomfitgym/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreedomFitGymVA Joel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-mccauley-cscs-26bb02ba/ Website: http://www.freedomfitgym.com/

Joel McCauley is the owner and founder of Freedom Fit Gym, a fitness and training gym in Ashland, Virginia (outside of Richmond). They serve working professionals, athletes, and anyone looking to make a change in their fitness and health. Joel opened Freedom Fit Gym in 2015 in an old warehouse, and has grown it through two expansions, more services, more staff, and many happy clients.  Joel joins the Building While Flying podcast this week with Joe Quattrone, SVP at The Sasha Group, to share his journey from frequently injured high school athlete to gym owner and certified strength & conditioning specialist, and all-around entrepreneur and hustler.  In their conversation, Joel and Joe discuss: A family history of entrepreneurship Knowing when to expand Influence of “warehouse fitness” Survival tactics during the pandemic Developing an internship program …and more! Connect with Joel: Freedom Fit Gym on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomfitgym/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreedomFitGymVA Joel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-mccauley-cscs-26bb02ba/ Website: http://www.freedomfitgym.com/

Edgar Carreon is the Founder and CEO of dree, a peer-to-peer laundry marketplace based in Salt Lake City, Utah. His family immigrated to the United States when he was young. He shares some of the challenges his family faced when moving to the U.S., and that his mother is a large reason and inspiration behind why he started dree. In this week's episode of Building While Flying, Edgar joins Maribel Lara for a vulnerable, honest conversation about his journey as a founder and entrepreneur and what inspires him along the way. In this episode, Edgar and Maribel discuss: How dree was started The purpose behind dree How his mom inspires his business Finding the right co-founder The future of dree's leadership Why he chose Utah for his business …and more! Connect with Edgar: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgaricarreon/ Email: edgar@dree.com dree website: https://dreenow.com/ dree Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joindree/?hl=en

Modernizing an Old Industry  Jessica Warch is CEO and Co-Founder of Kimai, a sustainably made, respectfully sourced lab diamond company. Kimai uses 100% recycled gold and lab-grown diamonds that are chemically and physically identical to their mined equivalents, without the environmental consequences. Jessica and her partner Sidney started Kimai after growing up around the diamond trade in Antwerp, Belgium, and wishing for more sustainability and transparency in the industry.  In this episode of Building While Flying, Jessica joins Elizabeth Cates, VP at The Sasha Group, to share their business journey and discuss what creating sustainable jewelry means to her, the industry at large, and the environment. In-flight topics include: How Kimai was born How to make jewelry more sustainable The future of the jewelry and diamond industry Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Strategies for investors and partnerships …and more! Connect with Jessica & Kimai: Kimai website: https://kimai.com/ Kimai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimai.co/  Jessica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-warch/  Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawarch/ 

It all started when he got fired. David has amassed over 2.5 million followers combined through his social media channels where he offers career tips, resources, and job search help. While experimenting with a bunch of different ideas, David decided to make a TikTok account to share his perspective on navigating careers and what worked for him to land jobs. Turns out, that it worked for others too. In this episode of Building While Flying, David joins Joe Quattrone to talk about his journey from insurance to career advisor. Driven by the passion to make education accessible to everyone, he's built a business out of execution instead of monetization, never accepting money for his advice. David shares why he gets down in the dirt with DMs and urges us all to pursue what you believe fundamentally needs to exist. In-flight topics: How David got started pursuing his passion Using Twitch to learn how to sustain attention Sharing his career perspective instead of expertise Pivoting from Twitch to Tiktok to grow community The magic of sharing information for free …and more! RELEVANT LINKS: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@davidpaykin YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/davidpaykin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidpaykin/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpaykin/ Community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9018999/ Resources - https://beacons.ai/davidpaykin

We Answered Your Questions Our Building While Flying Q&A is back! In part 2, Joe Quattrone, SVP, Head of Education, answers more questions submitted by our listeners across our social channels. Topics include: Creative thinking for big brand activations Book recommendations for business owners Creating relevant organic content When to use paid media Usable audio on TikTok Like what you heard? Want to have YOUR questions answered on the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and/or LinkedIn and tell us what you want to know. Subscribe to Building While Flying so you don't miss out on future episodes—including more Q&As! Connect with Joe: LinkedIn / Twitter