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Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday as Jeff “fuzzy” Wenzel from Woodshed Agency gawks at a few cool and unique Kickstarters and talks about running a start-up company in today's business landscape.

Jeff "Fuzzy" Wenzel

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Rodney, don’t let your parents become vegetables.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 25:44


In this episode, I played two rounds of 5 Questions, 5 Minutes with two lovely guests. I did some Gawking at the #kickstarter campaign, Peaches. Plus I talk openly about my mother-in-law acting like a vegetable for 20 years. What more could you ask for in a Podcast?

I Have Always Wanted To Be a Beekeeper

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 20:09


What is it about bees that is so fascinating? For me, it’s probably the fact that my grandpa was a beekeeper. Or maybe it’s unspoken importance bees have on the world. Whatever it is, it makes me want to have them.

Take Me To Candyland

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 26:54


What happens when you find two old cheap organs in the garbage? You make a song that's not very good called Candyland. Today's episode of #Gawkerbacker is all over the place. Marcus Summer II interviewed me about being an entrepreneur plus we Gawk at three Kickstarter campaigns. Last, I rant about shooting yourself in the foot is not a good strategy for running a business.

What Will You Guarantee Me?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 18:32


Today is June 12th, 2018. Do you have the courage to be a pioneer, or will you live your life as a settler?

At Least Google Your Business Idea Before You Start

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 30:24


I know this seems like a "no-brainer," but it's amazing how many people don't take this simple step before starting a business. Maybe take a moment and hire a business consultant before you jump headfirst into a business idea that might not have legs. Connect with Woodshed Agency to talk with one of our business specialist.

Memorial Day 2018 Was Wet and Wild!

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 30:44


Memorial Day 2018 Was a Wet, Wild and Hot. After watching a long parade stroll in our downtown, I taught some of my friends why I can't bring my cell phone with me in my new shorts. I also take some time to gawk at BG Reynolds, Ovie Smarterware, and The Bandicoop Headlamp. Please leave me a voicemail about what you did for your Memorial Day weekend.

Growing up and making changes

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 19:39


Teddy inspired me with our 5 questions in 5 Minutes, and I'm still not sure what Lukas does in tech. Do you someone with lots of food allergies? Maybe they need a new cookbook?

Interviews with Strangers and the Lifetime value of a Backer

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 27:58


Today on Gawkerbacker we talked to a couple strangers about how to motivate and strive for success. I also got to think about the Lions ex-linebacker, Stephen Boyd. Oh, what’s the value of a #Kickstarter backer? We talk about that as well. Enjoy!

I Blew Out My Pants

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 22:07


Have you thought about traveling to Guam? By the end of this episode, you might be planning your trip online. Also, make sure you check out the three #Kickstarter campaigns that I'm gawking on.

It’s spring and my house is flooding.

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 26:32


Today on Gawkerbacker, we talk about how Personal Development and business coach collide in the real world. Thanks to James from Explore LA Living, and Keith Tully from Power Ties for talking to me about what they do. Make sure you reach out to them and connect if you'd like to learn more.

Check out Genusee on Kickstarter

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 15:27


Today on #Gawkerbacker, I had conversations around motivation and 5 questions in 5 minutes. We also look at the #Kickstarter campaign, Genusee from Flint, Mi.

Ecomm Tips and a Cyborg Drummer

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 23:37


What's a Cyborg Drummer?

Hanging out at the Cornerstone

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 16:44


Yesterday Shawn and I got to do a seminar on crowdfunding at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan. It was a great event taking to small businesses about the ups and downs of today’s entrepreneurial journeys. I also got to play a couple rounds of 5 Questions in 5 Minutes.

5 questions, 5 Minutes

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 41:09


In this episode, I talked with Meghan Wolfgram from the successful Kickstarter Swiftpaws. We also got to play a round of 5 Questions in 5 Minutes. Thanks Leah for playing along.

What scares you?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 27:25


In this episode, we talk with two people getting ready to jump into the entrepreneurial dance and three Kickstarters that you need to check out.

Sometimes the world connects us in ways we don’t understand.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 21:17


Today I talk with a 19 year old getting ready to jump into a music career. We also look at three successful Kickstarter campaigns that you should check out right away.

Thanks Anshu!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 18:41


What does growth hacking mean to you? Are you ready to start that business?

A conversation with a stranger

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 18:44


Anchor is awesome! This morning I had a great conversation with Graham about “What is Success?” We didn’t know each other a few minutes ago, but now we feel like friends.

When failure happens, how will you sleep?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 8:25


Let’s get Gawking! I talk about three campaigns that I’m currently gawking at on Kickstarter. I also read from Brene Browns book, Rising Strong.

I feel for you Zuck!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 9:23


Tech support sucks for everyone. Teaching senators in front of Congress is a whole other animal!

Tool Bag

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 6:23


Here is what’s under the Woodshed Agency hood. The tools I talk about in this episode will help build and organize your audience before you launch.

I did the Easter thing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 8:29


When did it switch that you get as many gifts on Easter as you do on Christmas? Also, sometimes Kickstarter campaigns annoy me.

Gawkerbacker - Ride the Wave

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018 6:55


I’m not going to lie. Today is a tough mental day for me. Running an agency has tons of great moments, but sometimes the little defeats overcome you. Still, the highs can never be too high, and the lows can never be too low. Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Gawkerbacker #2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 7:39


Today I talk about three campaigns around documentaries, leather bags and camera gear.

Gawkerbacker #1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 13:25


Rebrand, change, pivot that’s what this episode is about.

Atticus Birthday Weekend!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2018 6:06


Atticus Birthday Weekend!

You can’t fix stupid

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 7:44


Running an agency is hard work. It’s even harder when your clients don’t understand anything that you are doing.

My Sister Got Married (again)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 8:03


My Sister Got Married

Why Kickstarter Projects Fail

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 11:29


Hard Truth and Snow

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 9:16


5:30 and it's Thursday March 1st

The Vent

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2018 6:35


Intro • The vent • The worlds best travel jacket • The thinking egg • Hustle ‘n Dough • Outro

5 Tips to Help Create Content

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 10:00


5 Tips for making content • Tip #1 • Tip #3 • Tip #3 • Tip #4 • Tip #5 • Bonus Tip • Outro

Questions to ask yourself...

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 11:55


Feb 2nd Intro • Feb 2nd 2018 intro 2 • Are you solving a real problem? • Is your idea valuable to others? • Are you really unique? • Is your idea specific? • How have the others done? • What’s the elevator pitch? • What do your friends think? • Can you ask your friends for money? • How much time? • It’s all about the passion. • Can you follow the rules? • Feb 2nd Outro

What’s it like on the fringe?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 5:41


What’s it like on the fringe?

Today’s Top Kickstarters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 15:33


Intro • Replicade • BrayJ • Bray J, HeyBrayJ Founder. HeyBrayJ.com • YT Touch • Candance Coleman • Blüm Beverages • Loot N Shoot • Intro to Chris • Catapult cruzers.com • The Racist Sandwich • Vortex Shadow • Coming up next • Intro to Shawn Neal • Talking video with Shawn Neal • Talking video with Shawn Neal

Today’s Top Kickstarters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2018 6:26


Make your own podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcast

Today’s Top Kickstarters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 5:56


Today I talked about the amazing Kickstarter campaigns: Are We Europe, Duo Glass, GIGA, The sound reactive LED, Inside The Alt-Right.

Today’s Top Kickstarters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 5:35


Intro • Rite Press • The Car Pool • Gravity Chopsticks 2.0 • Make 100.. • Sword Clips • Outro

January 23, 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2018 6:01


January 22, 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 4:35


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