Help'n'Trade - podcast for starting entrepreneurs

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we create content for starting entrepreneurs, such as interviews with entrepreneurs, founders of startups or expertes to specific topics... we are here to motivate you and to help you to do the step towards entrepreneurship! In this episode Stefan interviewed Carlyle Christpherson, an australian serial entrepreneur and a musician currently living in Switzerland. Carlyle established himself as an expert on brand building, before transitioning into full time entrepreneurship and using his experience to build his first company in apparel for cyclists. Today Carlyle produces his own music and runs a company which revolutionizes cleaning of glass surfaces. Listen to the story of Carlyle and, learn from his advice and experience and get motivated yourself to do the step towards entrepreneurship. Carlyle will show you the way forward, but also warn your from pitfalls so that you too can be a successful entrepreneur. Enjoy! helpandtrade.com Host: Stefan Kuruc; Guest: Carlyle Christopherson Edited by: Stefan Kuruc; Music intro: "Color of your Dream" by Carlyle Christopherson, Copyright 2020 C.Christopherson / G.Arnold (Control / Universal) Produced by Greg Arnold All rights reserved @ Help'n'trade GmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we create content for starting entrepreneurs, such as interviews with entrepreneurs, founders of startups or expertes to specific topics... we are here to motivate you and to help you to do the step towards entrepreneurship! In this episode Stefan interviewed Xavier Giard, founder of WeCount.swiss, urbafit.ch and outletics.com. Xavier's story of entrepreneurship is as fascinating as it is motivating. Despite lack of prior knowledge in engineering outdoor sports equipment Xavier established a successful business, which he runs now for 12 years, serving international clients. His latest adventure is a startup automating accounting, called swisscount.ch which Xavier again established without being an accountant by himself. Listen to the story of Xavier, learn from his advice and experience and get motivated yourself to do the step towards entrepreneurship. Xavier will prove to you, that lack of knowledge in specific industry does not mean you can't establish yourself as a successful entrepreneur. Enjoy! helpandtrade.com Host: Stefan Kuruc; Guest: Xavier Giard Edited by: Stefan Kuruc; Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; All rights reserved @ Help'n'trade GmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we create content for starting entrepreneurs. interviews with entrepreneurs, founders of startups or expertes to specific topics... we are here to motivate you and to help you to do the step towards entrepreneurship! In this episode Stefan interviewed Juliette Fong, who's venture is portrait photography. Juliette story is a story of an introvert taking a step towards entrepreneurship. Juliette followed her dreams and on the path established several ventures. In this podcast episode Juliette shares her experience, her passion for photography and gives a spark of motivation to all introverts out there who don't feel secure enough to do the first step towards entrepreneurship. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/an-introvert-entrepreneur/ Host: Stefan Kuruc; Guest: Juliette Fong Edited by: Stefan Kuruc; Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; All rights reserved @ Help'n'trade gmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we create content for starting entrepreneurs. Whether interviews with founders of startups to inspire you towards your goals, or interviews with experts to specific topics... we are here to help you get going! In this episode Stefan interviewed Hannah-Grace Fraser, who is an expert on personal branding. Hannah helps executives and entrepreneurs kick-start their personal branding. Hannah's advice can be summed up as "everyone has something valuable to share with the world, so why not giving it a try!". Hannah shares some hands on advice on how to establish your personal brand and what steps you need to follow to set you up in this long term journey. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/how-to-start-your-personal-branding/ Host: Stefan Kuruc; Guest: Russell Jones; Edited by: Stefan Kuruc; Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; All rights reserved @ Help'n'trade gmbH

In our podcast episode number 21 we’ll introduce to you a tool to help you make better decision, especially on a strategic level. We recorded this session as a part of our Meetup, which due to the lock-down, happened as a video conference. Hence the lower quality in audio. Our meetup was led by an entrepreneur Jesse Szepieniec who is using Wardley Mapping in his own venture and with his clients. Enjoy! Host: Stefan Kuruc Guest: Jesse Szepieniec Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ All rights reserved @ Help'n'Trade GmbH

In our podcast episode number 20 we’ll give you a simple structure, “5 ways to improve your productivity working from home”, to help you during the corona outbreak. We recorded this session as a part of our Meetup, which due to the lock-down, happened as a video conference. Hence the lower quality in audio. Our meetup was led by a success coach Lesley Calvo, and attended by approximately 30 people. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/5-ways-to-improve-productivity-working-from-home/ Host: Stefan Kuruc Guest: Lesley Calvo Blog post written by: Karin Moehler Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ All rights reserved @ Help'n'Trade GmbH

Times of crisis are not about pushing ourselves and making as many sales as possible. It’s more about finding a balance between our well being and getting back to the core of our business. So, what can we do for ourselves and for our businesses? How do we keep calm and carry on in times of crisis like the Covid-19 outbreak? We asked a business coach Femke Kroes and mental fitness entrepreneur Hadleigh Fischer. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/how-to-keep-calm-and-carry-on-in-times-of-crisis/ Host: Stefan Kuruc Founder of yourbusinessmentor.ch: Femke Kroes Founder of Resilience Agenda: Hadleigh Fischer Blog post written by: Karin Moehler Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ All rights reserved @ Help'n'Trade GmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their ventures and themselves. In this episode Stefan interviewed Konstantinos Giannoukos, who is building a customer relationship system for his customers in fitness and wellness industry. Konstantinos explains all about his great product, but most importantly shares his mindset on how to recognize opportunities also during crisis. Very valuable podcast episode for anyone who is thinking about starting their own business, but do not yet have an idea of their own. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/how-to-recognize-opportunities/ Host: Stefan Kuruc; Guest: Konstantinos Giannoukos; Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser; Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; Hint: Audio quality may suffer due to remote recording. Recording was done using zencastr.com platform All rights reserved @ Help'n'trade gmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their ventures and themselves. In this episode Stefan interviewed Russell Jones, who is building an online marketplace for education called "Collage for a better world" http://www.betterworld.college/, which aims to create environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on this planet through a reform of approach towards educational and the value which the education provides. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/college-for-a-better-world/ Host: Stefan Kuruc; Guest: Russell Jones; Edited by: Russell Jones; Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; All rights reserved @ Help'n'trade gmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their ventures and themselves. In this episode Stefan interviewed Audrey Bisch, who is an expert on talent acquisition and recruitment, with extensive experience in HR management, sales and business development as well. In this episode we discuss how startups should proceed with hiring the right match for their team. Where to find the right people, how to attract them, how to prioritize the candidates and how to set up your hiring strategy. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/how-to-set-up-a-hiring-strategy-for-your-startup/ Host: Stefan Kuruc; Guest: Audrey Bisch; Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser; Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; All rights reserved @ helpntrade gmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their ventures and themselves. In this episode Stefan interviewed Olga Q.C., who is a chairwoman of "Professional Women’s Group of Basel" and a deeply creative person in her soul. Weather it is stop motion movies, documentaries, writing a book, creating video clips to music, writing play for a theater or creating a cartoon for children, Olga does it all. In this episode Olga shares her experience and passion to inspire others to take action and translate their passion into something more. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/how-to-translate-creativity-into-entrepreneurship/ Host: Stefan Kuruc; Guest: Olga Q.C.; Creative Cesar Media website: https://www.creativecesarmedia.com/; Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser; Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; All rights reserved @ helpntrade gmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their ventures and themselves. In this episode Saskia van Ooijen talks about her venture "YourBestBusinessVideo" which Saskia started after moving to Switzerland. Benefit of Saskia lies in her years of experience in journalism. However, Saskia shares her experience and gives advises how to start your own video production company and what a basic setup you require to make wonderful videos. Enjoy! Hint: During the recording a heavy storm passed by and you can hear it in some passages, which is something we could not cut out from the audio. We apologize if your listening experience was lessened by the storm. https://helpandtrade.com/building-a-video-production-company-by-yourself/ Host: Stefan Kuruc; Guest: Saskia van Ooijen; Website of Saskia: https://www.yourbestbusinessvideo.ch; Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser; Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; All rights reserved @ helpntrade gmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their ventures and themselves. In this episode Sally M Solaymantash talks talks about loss of enterprise knowledge, her vision to save software development industry, shares her experiences in entrepreneurship and much more! Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/sally-m-solaymantash-on-a-quest-to-revolutionize-software-industry Host: Stefan Kuruc; Guest: Sally M. Solaymantash; SAM: https://www.smarterapproach.ch/; Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser; Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; All rights reserved @ helpntrade gmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their ventures and themselves. In this episode Jesse Martin Szepieniec talks about his path towards entrepreneurship since a young age, about his current venture focusing on development of digital products for his clients. But also, about creating a product out of a simple question: "Can you recognize a coin based on its sound?" Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/from-physics-to-entrepreneurship/ Host: Stefan Kuruc; Guest: Jesse Martin Szepieniec; pocketrevolutions: https://pocketrevolutions.com/; pingcoin: http://pingcoin.com/; Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser; Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; Picture by: Stanislaw Zarychta on Unsplash.com All rights reserved @ helpntrade gmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their ventures and themselves. In this episode Karin Mohler from karinwantsanappletree.com shares her experience on how to become a writer and a freelance writer. Karin's transition from a stay-to-home-mum to a finished manuscript is inspiring on various levels. Moreover, Karin runs also a Facebook and an Instagram group to motivate others, especially full time mothers, to create something out of: "I always wanted to write a book". In this episode, Karin shares her framework and what skills you require to pick up a pen and finish what you started. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/how-to-become-a-freelance-writer/ Host: Stefan Kuruc; Guest: Karin Mohler; Karin's instagram: karinwantsanappletree; Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser; Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; All rights reserved @ helpntrade gmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their ventures and themselves. In this episode we present to you Femke Kroes. Femke is an entrepreneur of Dutch origin currently residing in Switzerland and her two companies focus on fields of communication and business mentorship, especially on how to start your own business. In this episode, Femke explains what are critical characteristics of a successful startup and the entrepreneur behind it and how does Femke help her clients transform their ideas into businesses. Femke is tough as a nail when communicating with her clients about the state of their businesses. Nevertheless, Femke motivates and encourages everyone to start their own venture in strife for personal satisfaction and happiness. Listen to the podcast and find out more about Femke's work, the reality of entrepreneurship and what skills you need to succeed as an entrepreneur. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/how-to-start-any-venture Host: Stefan Kuruc; Founder of yourbusinessmentor.ch : Femke Kroes; Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser; Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/; All rights reserved @ helpntrade gmbH

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their startups and themselves. In this episode we present to you "Foldstruct" an Israel based startup. Tal Friedman, the founder of Foldstruct, redefines the way we think of free form architecture thanks to smart algorithms and nature inspired designs. Tal's entrepreneurial approach enables creation of beautiful and yet affordable free form architecture. From emergency zones to the most renown architectural expos, Foldstruct's work will be known and used everywhere very soon! Listen to the podcast and find out more about Tal's work, the business side of his venture and how does Tal bring free form architecture to a wide audience. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/can-foldstruct-make-free-form-architecture-mainstream Host: Stefan Kuruc Founder of Foldstruct: Tal Friedman Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: https://incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their startups and themselves. In this episode we present to you "Resilience Agenda" a company with a mission to boost your mental fitness. Hadleigh gets it to the point. We need to talk about mental health as we do about the physical health and the stigma around it should be a thing of a past. Listen to the podcast and find out how does Hadleigh want to achieve his vision and goals and how does he run his international business out of Switzerland. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/mental-fitness-thanks-to-resilience-agenda/ Host: Stefan Kuruc Founder Resilience Agenda: Hadleigh Fischer Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle from: https://incompetech.com jingle licence: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This is an episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their startups and themselves. In this episode we present to you "Arbuckles bagles" a bagel producing company in Basel. The mission of Vicki Kirn, the founder of Arbuckles bagles is to bring bagels back to your home. Listen to the podcast and find out what challenges does it bring to have a bagel company in Switzerland, especially if you are an expatriate. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/building-a-bagel-company-in-switzerland/ Host: Stefan Kuruc Founder of Arbuckles GmbH: Vicki Kirn Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser Jingle "Funk Game Loop" by Kevin MacLeod (USUAN1100839), jingle licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This is a sixth episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their startups and themselves. In this episode we present to you "MOMM Diagnostics" a startup which creates a test to rapidly diagnose preeclampsia, one of main causes for maternal and infant illness and death. The co-founder, Mathas Wipf, explains all about his product and how is it a game changer in pregnancy diagnostics at your doctors visit. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/diagnosing-pregnancy-complications-with-momm-diagnostics/ Host: Stefan Kuruc MOMM Diagnostics co-founder: Mathias Wipf Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser

This is a fifth episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their startups and themselves. In this episode we present to you "Sergio Sanchez" an online marketing agency. The founder, Sergio Sanchez, explains how he adds value to his clients with strategic consulting and what are his current challenges. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/strategic-consulting-in-online-marketing/ Host: Stefan Kuruc The founder: Sergio Sanchez Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser

This is a third episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their startups and themselves. In this episode we present to you "The key lessons for any startup - learned the hard way" as experienced by Alex Lang, an entrepreneur from Germany. Alex started his company in the IT, specifically cloud sector, about 4 years ago, but is now closing down his company. His lessons learned are invaluable and should be heard by anyone who thinks success of a startup is given with just enough luck. Alex gives you the tools how to validate your venture and what critical questions need to be answered by anyone creating a startup, Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/the-key-lessons-for-any-startup/ Host: Stefan Kuruc Guest entrepreneur: Alex Lang Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser

This is a fourth episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their startups and themselves. In this episode we present to you "Lyfa" a plastic free grocery startup in Basel. Michael May, an engineer from Scotland and co-founder of Lyfa explains the concept and its challenges. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/plastic-free-groceries-with-lyfa/ Host: Stefan Kuruc Lyfa Co-Founder: Michael May Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser

This is a second episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their startups and themselves. In this episode we introduce you to "Mental coaching Basel" run by Kristina Brabcova. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/mental-coaching-basel/ Host: Stefan Kuruc Mental couching Basel founder: Kristyna Brabcova Edited by: Thomas Jedelhauser

This is a very first episode of "Help'n'Trade" podcast where we interview entrepreneurs and give them space to introduce their startups and themselves. In this episode we introduce you to Help'n'Trade and how it came to be alive. Enjoy! https://helpandtrade.com/what-is-helpntrade/ Host: Ebony Busby Help'n'Trade founder: Stefan Kuruc Edited by: Thomas Jedelhouser