Founderverse

Sue B. Zimmerman, otherwise known as The Instagram Expert on Instagram, is our guest today. Among other accolades, she’s been named by Huffington Post as one of the “Top 50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs”, and her blog was ranked as one of the Top 10 social media blogs in 2017 by Social Media Examiner. Whether she’s taking a global stage, speaking at an industry conference, or working one-on-one with her clients, Sue B. is driven to help business owners leverage the power of Instagram to meet (and exceed) their business goals. On this episode, you’ll learn about the 4 important “neighborhoods” of Instagram, how to leverage your bio to bolster your brand, and how to use hashtags the right way. Follow Sue B. on social @theinstagramexpert, or visit her website at https://suebzimmerman.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

If I had to choose one skill I could instantly have a better understanding of, investing would be a worthy contender. Things like the stock market and real estate are topics I’ve been introduced to more recently thanks to books like The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsay, and Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosoki, but, I have a hard time grasping the strategy behind these topics. That’s why I was so excited to talk to Ben Mizes on today’s episode of Founderverse. Ben is the founder and CEO of Clever Real Estate, a startup that helps homeowners save thousands on real estate commission, and is also a real estate investor in St. Louis, Missouri. On this episode, we talk about how to get started in the world of real estate, why he sold all of stock market investments in exchange for real estate investments, and how he grossed over $100,000 in two years through garage-sailing. Connect with Ben on Twitter @benmizes or on Insagram @guy_ben. Visit Clever's website at https://listwithclever.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Creating a marketing plan can be a daunting task. From what channels to use, to what kind of media to create, to who your target market even is… Creating a plan that works can seem impossible. But, it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I talk with author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan, Allan Dib, where he talks about how to do just that: create a detailed marketing plan that fits on just one piece of paper. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "systems allow 'mere mortals' to create an extraordinary business" Why an email list is one of the best marketing tools at your disposal How to diffuse pressure in a sales call You can buy The 1-Page Marketing Plan on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2AqBbJT Find out more about Allan at his website: https://successwise.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Oh boy. It's been a while. Get ready for Season Two of Founderverse, starting next Monday. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

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Dr. Perry Drake is a professor of marketing at the University of Missouri St. Louis, and the founder of Midwest Digital Marketing Conference. MDMC is one of the biggest marketing conferences in the United States, hosting around 2,000 guests and 100 speakers. In today’s episode, we talk about the benefit of growing up in the digital age, emerging and dying trends in the digital marketing space, and how to keep yourself informed in a rapidly changing industry. This episode was recorded before the majority of the shutdowns and cancellations due to the Coronavirus. After the recording, Midwest Digital Marketing Conference was unfortunately cancelled. Learn more about MDMC at https://www.bestmarketingconference.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Andrew Glantz is the founder & CEO of GiftAMeal, a mobile app that helps provide a meal to someone in need each time a user takes a photo at a partner restaurant. To date, GiftAMeal has donated over 410,000 meals. In today’s episode, we talk about what it’s like building a company while still in college, why a business doesn’t have to be a non-profit to give back to the community, and why you need to push even harder when you start gaining traction. Visit the website and download the app at https://www.giftameal.com/ Follow GiftAMeal online @GiftAMeal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Garrett Atkins is the CEO of the digital marketing agency VIE Media, and the co-owner and co-founder of StLouisPodcast.com, a podcast recording studio. In today’s episode, we talk about how to begin building your personal brand, the future of the gaming industry, and the importance of leading by example. Follow Garrett online at @garretteatkins, or subscribe on Twitch @garrettatkins. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Nate Bailey fulfilled his long-time dream of selling his insurance agency to become a full-time coach, and is now on a mission to impact men and women who are ready to truly have the life they have always desired. In today’s episode, we talk about the qualities of a manager vs. a leader, why people self-sabotage, and how to live a life of integrity. Find Nate online at http://www.natebaileyspeaks.com/ or follow him on social @coachnatebailey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Mitch Myers is a freelance Art Director, Motion Designer, and 3D Artist who’s worked with huge brands like Adobe, GoPro, Lyft, and The Voice, just to name a few. In today’s episode, we talk about the ups-and-downs that come with starting out as a freelancer, why many artists and entrepreneurs struggle with things like anxiety and depression, and how to position yourself to take on big-name clients. Find Mitch online at https://www.mitchmyers.tv/ or follow him on social @mitchmyersofficial --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Mike Young is the founder of The Makeover Master, host of the top rated “Made Over Podcast”, author of "Made Over: How To Create A Powerful Brand That Will Transform Your Business & Save Your Life, and a seasoned entrepreneur. Mike considers it his life's work and duty to help others avoid the 8.5 years of debt, pain, and over $200,000 he spent trying to get his business to work. In today’s episode, we talk about the lessons he learned from his first failed business, how to find clarity when your business is stuck, and the biggest mistakes people make when building a personal brand. If your business isn't working and you want some help getting it unstuck, visit https://TheMakeoverMaster.com, or follow Mike on social media @mikeyoungmakeovers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

After being laid off from his corporate job, Jon Morgan decided to start his own company. He brushed off the video skills he picked up in junior high, and started the video production company JM Films, and now works with huge companies like Microsoft and Mastercard. In this episode, we talk about how to price creative work, sales strategies to land high-value clients, and why you need to eliminate your Plan B. Visit their website at https://jmfilms.com/, or follow JM Films on social media @jmfilmsllc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Keaton Jones is the owner of Dorm Room Entertainment: a media company centered around up-and-coming Hip-Hop artists that produces music videos, video interviews, and live music events. In today’s episode, we talk about his creative process while producing music videos, the law of attraction, and how he organized his first concert… and sold it out. Connect with Keaton on social media @dormroomentertainment --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Zachary Babcock is the host of Underdog Empowerment: a podcast for underdog entrepreneurs who have a grandiose vision, all the odds stacked against them, and everyone counting them out. After spending over 5 years in prison, Zach now runs a 6-figure business helping other Underdogs start their very own podcasts. On today’s episode, we talk about showing your true self online, the metrics you need to rank your podcast, and how to form a deeper connection with your audience. Also, there's some swearing in this episode. You've been warned. Subscribe to Underdog Empowerment wherever you listen to podcasts, or go to https://underdogempowerment.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Today I sit down with Kate Williams, the founder of the creative agency Hippie Living Creative. After graduating from college, Kate moved out of her college town to live a life of adventure in Denver, Colorado, where she started her company. In today’s episode, we talk about the struggle of trying to find a work-life balance as an entrepreneur, creative freedom in paid gigs vs. free gigs, and the future of social media. Visit her website at www.katemariewilliams.myportfolio.com/, and connect with her on social media @hippielivingcreative. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Today I sit down with William Frazier, the co-founder of Viabl. After a decade of productively fumbling, William has managed to turn his fascination with ideas into a career. On today’s episode, we talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the problem with traditional networking, and what it means to be a productive fumbler. Visit his website at www.williamfrazier.is, and connect on social media @williamfrazr. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Kris Risner is the owner of the branding and web design agency Avahi Design, and is also the co-host of the podcast CreatorCast with Cody and Kris. On the first-ever episode of Founderverse, we discuss branding yourself online, podcasting tips for new podcasters, and finding confidence when starting something new. Follow Kris on Instagram @iamkrisrisner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message

Welcome to Founderverse: a new podcast for Founders, Entrepreneurs, Self-Starters, and Creators. For more info on Founderverse, visit our website at https://holsteinstudiosllc.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holsteinstudios/message