Square One Show: Live Your Story With Courage and Authenticity

Today's guest is not afraid to try new things - and our conversation gets personal. Let me introduce you to Sean McCoy. He is married to his BFF Lisa, father to Emma, Ethan and Kennedy and friend to many.  He was Born and raised in Houston, TX and currently lives in Richmond, TX.  He Spent 6 years in the Navy and has been in the oil and gas industry for almost 18 years.  He has also Spent 3 years as an entrepreneur for a social enterprise and recently leaned into the technology industry where he is currently working on implementing tech to impact worker health, safety and security for their customers. He's helped launch a Tech-based podcast called the 7th Ward Speaks. There's amazing stuff is happening there right now - you can get the link to the 7th Ward Speaks podcast in the show notes.https://7th-ward-speaks.simplecast.com/Visit us at www.SquareOneShow.come-mail: jessica@squareoneshow.comBefore you listen to this episode - I wanted to say a quick hello and let you know that Dave and I continue to do the podcast - at a very slow pace Our goal is to have authentic conversations with our listeners - and share that valuable inside with you. That's how we've learned and grown our businesses - and we want to do the same for you.If you have a topic you'd like us to cover, email me! jessica@squareoneshow.com This episode is sponsored by Jessica Lewis Creative. If you need a voice over for your phone system, corporate video or podcast, contact Jessica! She'd love to help. JessicaLewisCreative.com or jessica@jessicalewiscreative.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CAB2CPRCNQ2HL)

In this fun and laid-back interview, Joel shares his journey from Erie to Nashville and back to Erie as well as how he got started in radio and why it is important for our community today."I feel like the Lord gives you what you need for the season that you're in. And that we navigate, anything, if we trust and if we pray and if we, lock in and focus on.Why was I uniquely put here on this planet? "  - Joel NatalieBefore you listen to this episode - I wanted to say a quick hello and let you know that Dave and I continue to do the podcast - at a very slow pace Our goal is to have authentic conversations with our listeners - and share that valuable inside with you. That's how we've learned and grown our businesses - and we want to do the same for you.If you have a topic you'd like us to cover, email me! jessica@squareoneshow.com This episode is sponsored by Jessica Lewis Creative. If you need a voice over for your phone system, corporate video or podcast, contact Jessica! She'd love to help. JessicaLewisCreative.com or jessica@jessicalewiscreative.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CAB2CPRCNQ2HL)

Andy Kerr is a business & life coach, chaplain of the Erie City Mission, real estate entrepreneur and all around great guy. His humorous way of telling stories will keep you engaged and help you discover a point or the deeper truth behind the story.Andy shares two insightful stories with us on this episode - enjoy!From Andy: "I love stories! It always inspires me to see the hero of the story fight through impossible odds, gain the skills needed to defeat the enemy and achieve the life he or she has always wanted. I want to help create the event, the team, the business and the life you are dreaming of."Connect with Andy: AndyKerrCoaching.comConnect via Andy's facebook pageGet Andy's new book: A Story and a Point via AmazonConnect with Dave & Jessica!To be inspired by more stories, to book us on your next podcast or to inquire about being a guest, find us at SquareOneShow.com - thanks for listening!jessica@squareoneshow.com

"Other people's shoes gives a different perspective. We're facilitating in a spot where other people can share their ideas and opinions and their life so other people can sit there and go, wow, I never really thought of that. I want more of an understanding. I want people to play nice. And the only way to do that is to understand where they're coming from." - Garrett Larghi & Neil Matthews from Other People's Shoes.Check it out: Other People's Shoes Podcast - https://www.opspodcast.com/Today's conversation is just plain fun. We had the chance to hear personal stories from Neil and Garrett from Other People's Shoes podcast and they say, "When you walk in other people's shoes, you really do get a different perspective." They have some great guests and interviews on their show, so please check out their podcast as well if you're looking for something to listen to.Connect with Neil & Garrett: Other People's Shoes PodcastConnect with them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opspodcastshow/Connect with Dave & Jessica!To be inspired by more stories, to book us on your next podcast or to inquire about being a guest, find us at SquareOneShow.com - thanks for listening!jessica@squareoneshow.com

Dave & I met Kevin when we were diving into producing videos - and had a lot of questions, specifically about a new camera we bought. I had read an article about this specific camera - and then reached out to the author - who invited us to chat via Skype…. We hit it off right away - and I could tell kevin had such a kind and giving heart -- spending time with two novices - sharing his advice and encouragement! We’d love to introduce you today - to Kevin Luiz - a cinematographer and owner of Capion Studio based in MA. His authentic approach to creative media and working with clients is inspiring -- here’s our interview. Capion Studio is a commercial film studio focused around a singular concept; creativity.Connect with Kevin Luiz!https://www.capionstudio.com/info@capionstudio.comConnect with Dave & Jessica! To be inspired by more stories, to book us on your next podcast or to inquire about being a guest, find us at SquareOneShow.com - thanks for listening!jessica@squareoneshow.com

Today our guest is from across the world in Armenia! His name is Mikayel Khachatryan, CEO of Wirestock.io, a stock agency where you can upload to ONE place - and sell your photos on multiple content marketplaces like Shutterstock, Adobe Stock and more. After uploading my own stock photos to multiple places and realizing how cumbersome and time consuming it was, I thought, "There has GOT to be a better way." I kept looking - but didn't see the solution i was looking for - until... someone from Wirestock contact me about their platform.I could upload my photos to ONE place - quick and simple - and they would keyword and tag them and send them all to major stock agencies. This saved me hours of time and the hassle of keywording each photo.They were quick to respond to my questions, and I was immediately impressed with the company! Someone had found a simple solution to one of my pain points.So I reached out, and the CEO, Mikayel agreed to be on our show today, and we're so happy he did. You'll hear his background and story behind Wirestock,io; how he is helping creatives create, and saving time doing so.Connect with Mikayel on LinkedInVisit Wirestock.ioConnect with us! Join us in The Lounge via Facebook

We're excited to introduce you to our friend Chris Norris. He says he's a social media COACH, but Dave and I like to call him the social media NINJA because that's truly what he is. You'll hear how he went from starting his career with the Cleveland Indians to just recently being on the Discovery Channel's reality show "Undercover Billionaire." Here's our conversation with Chris. Find Chris at: https://christopherjnorris.com/Connect with us at: http://www.squareoneshow.com/

Today we want to introduce you to Ryan Roghaar. He's a serial entrepreneur, award-winning creative director, podcaster, author and business owner specializing in building end to end authentic relationships for his clients. We had a great conversation and really think you're going to find this engaging. Just hearing his stories, his thoughts on what's most important and why. Enjoy the interview with Ryan.www.RyanRoghaar.com@ryanroghaar on social mediaTo be inspired by more stories, to book us on your next podcast or to inquire about being a guest, find us at SquareOneShow.com - thanks for listening!

"I was literally waking up at 3:30, four o'clock in the morning to get client work done before my actual day job and previous to being laid off, I was like, why am I doing this? Is this worth it?" - Angela GastWe're talking to Angela Gast today and her story really sums up a quote that we have on our website now by Mark Twain. "Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do then by the ones you did. So throw out the bow lines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, dream, discover."From Angela:"I was laid off from a job and that's really how this all started. I was actually doing the side hustle for awhile, working full time, but had this dream of being an entrepreneur really since I was a kid. I knew I wanted to do it. I just never really found the path of actually doing it. I would always get sidetracked by a full time job or another opportunity and it was just always so hard to say no to that and venture off into the unknown world of entrepreneurship. I like the safety of a full time job, but once I realized that after being laid off for the second time in my life, a full time job is really not that safe. I could actually be laid off at any moment. So it took two times to get laid off to realize that there's really no safe journey. So I might as well just do what I want to do."Listen to more episodes and connect with the hosts Dave & Jessica at http://www.squareoneshow.com/ See you there!If you'd like to connect with Angela - find her here:Marketing services - http://mightycreative.co/Food blog - https://www.mightymrs.com/

"Change isn't something that we always need to deal with or fix. It's something that we need to engage with and embrace because it is actually the tool that we use throughout our entire lives all day, every day to get things done. " - Darrell Haemer, Author of Changing Change.Get Darrell's Book Here: https://amzn.to/2YLwL6oDarrell's Website: http://darrell.haemer.co/Visit us at www.SquareOneShow.comOne of the biggest things we've learned, not just in the last couple of years, but in our entire careers and lives is: one of the most valuable things that we have been given is the ability to listen to other people's stories. We get to meet so many interesting and awesome people. And when we listen to other people's stories, we learn that we can identify with them, we can learn from their mistakes and learn from what they're doing. And so that's a bit of a new direction for this show. We want to take this podcast and bring you a lot of those stories that we feel can have a huge impact, not only just on our lives, but on your lives as well.

Today's guest is Mike Lenz, a fellow entrepreneur and voice talent who loves helping his clients bring their messages to life. For the past 10 years, he has been working with clients on eLearning projects, corporate and web-based videos, audio books, course books, and commercials. During the interview, you'll hear how Mike went from owning and running a pharmacy, to being in politics with a connection to Disney, to jumping right into the voiceover industry. You can find him at MikeLenzVoice.com and MikeLenzVOPodcast.com. You can also learn how to start your own podcast at Mike's new site: PodcastSnap.com -- he's got a lot going on, doesn't he?

Today on the show, I want to introduce you to Laura Buzzell. Her personal journey has taken a lot of turns; it's a great story I'd love for you to hear. Laura is the​ founder of the Transformation Tribe, is a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Online Fitness and Wellness Coach with Beachbody​. She is a Christ Follower, Mom of 4 boys, and wife to Justin Buzzell. Laura has helped hundreds of women to achieve life changing results by helping them break their OLD cycle of unhealthy habits and create a NEW lifestyle of healthy living. Laura is one of the TOP leaders in her network. She is currently ranked #503 out of over half a million coaches in the network in the US and Canada. She is continually mentoring and training other women, helping them build their own successful, flexible, and thriving home businesses. ​Their ​team’s mission is to TRANSFORM lives from the inside out, and their success is based solely on our mission to help as many people as we can to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. When life hits you - then knocks you down again, what do you do? How do you get up? Laura shares her story - the ups and downs - and inspires us to get up and keep going. Get motivated - transformation can happen from the inside out. Website Links: Set Free Ministries: ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQkOFMatFz4 Find Laura on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefitbuzzByLaura/?pnref=lhc Laura's Website:http://www.laurabuzzell.com/

Did you know that one of the last industries to be interrupted by technology is consulting? It’s a 450 BILLION DOLLAR industry, and there are huge opportunities for you.The Consulting Economy: How to Manage Your Career in the Coming Workforce RevolutionToday on the show, we’re excited to share a great conversation we had with Jonathan Dison, a consultant, entrepreneur and author who talks about the changing world of consulting and how YOU can get started in it. Jonathan helps us understand what consulting really is, and the potential it has to give you more freedom, money or flexibility in your job.

Your business is growing - and you need to learn how to hire GREAT people and build a team. What does it take? Who do you look for? We asked our friend Dan Van Matre, former manager at Chick-Fil-A - about their incredible hiring process. Dan has great insight into team building that comes from his background in many different fields of experience. We think you'll love this conversation and are sure to walk away with life-long applications.Some of the conversations cover things like:What is the difference between Behavioral Values and Aspirational Values?What kind of great experience are you creating for your customers?How do you find people who have a service mentality?How do you engage and connect with your customers?What we love about this conversation is the great answers and ideas that Dan provided. We all believe in this holistic approach to hiring the right people: making sure you hire someone who lines up with your culture & core values. "It's listening to people's stories and validating their experiences by giving them opportunities to achieve great things for themselves." You can contact Dan at DanVanMatre@gmail.com Visit us online at www.SquareOneShow.com

We are so excited to release this episode of the podcast - as we had a great conversation with our guest: Max Weber, an entrepreneur from Erie, Pennsylvania. He is a mover and shaker - inspiring and motivating. You'll hear how he got started, how a reverse bet keeps him moving forward, his advice on which social media platform you should use and so much more. Visit us at www.SquareOneshow.com

Today our special guest is Mike Szczesniak, Founder of Learn Grow Earn, Ltd.Mike is in his mid-20s and working a full-time corporate job in New York City. Learn, Grow, Earn is his side hustle, and something he is very passionate about. It’s more than just a podcast; it’s a growing community of like-minded people who are constantly striving for greatness.Dave and I were introduced to Mike from a mutual friend, Max Weber, who you’ll hear on next week’s episode!For more information and to connect with us - visit www.SquareOneShow.com

We all speak and communicate every day. Stats say women speak 20,000 words on average where men speak 7,000. The question is: are we communicating effectively, and are we connecting with those we are communicating with?What is the main purpose of communication? Listen - and learn how to be a more effective communicator! We talk about what communication is, why we need to communicate better and HOW to communicate better.

Startup Story! Today’s Guest is Tom Schlosser, Licensed Professional Counselor. A few years ago, Tom never thought he would have his own private practice. Fast Forward to today - and Tom is up and running with his own business. We loved talking with Tom about his journey, and believe you will find some really great pieces of advice as you begin your own journey.

Today on the show: What does being resourceful mean? The definition is: having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.It’s not about your resources -- it’s about HOW and WHAT you do with them!Let’s learn how to be more resourceful… how to embrace resourcefulness in your everyday life. We talk about fourteen different ways you can be more resourceful.For more resources and episodes, visit www.SquareOneShow.com

Today on the podcast, Dave and Jessica talk about having healthy expectations as you startup your business.It might seem like the grass is always greener on the OTHER side... but we want to challenge you to think about that in a DIFFERENT way....We want you to have BIG DREAMS and go for it! But we also want you to think about how you are going to achieve those big dreams... are they out of your reach? -- or can you break it down into bite-sized pieces and work your way there? What is the reality behind what you're doing?How do we dream big - and yet live in reality? How do we make an epic impact?For more episodes, visit www.SquareOneShow.com

How good is your customer service? Dave and I have been on the road - and an unfortunate mishap turned into an opportunity to sing some praises about a local business in Savannah, Georgia.We tell our stories and discuss what makes a good customer experience contrasted with a bad one.What is the one thing you need to know about possessing GREAT customer service? Listen and find out!For more articles and other resources, visit www.SquareOneShow.com - thanks for listening!

Do you feel overwhelmed with too many tasks? Not sure how or where to start?POINT: Start Small - Get Things Done. QUOTE: “How Do you eat an elephant ? One bite at a time.”Dave & Jessica share some stories and tips about how to get stuff done ... even when you don't feel like it!Visit us at www.SquareOneShow.com - thanks for listening!

How a $5 whisk saved $1200.... Dave shares his story of how he saved $1200/year - with a $5 utensil. Work Smarter, Not Harder!Dave & Jessica host authentic conversations about starting your business. Find us at www.SquareOneShow.com.

David & Jessica have worked together for years, and in this episode they candidly talk about what it's like to work with your spouse.... and discuss 5 things you should know - if you're thinking about going into business with your spouse!For more information about the Square One Show, visit www.SquareOneShow.com

Dave & Jessica discuss the big move they've experienced over the last 6 months!

Today’s guest is an Erie Entrepreneur who helps small businesses realize why they exist. There is so much great information and inspiration packed into this podcast for you today - I’m excited for you to meet our guest, Josh Layhue. He shares his story of starting up several different businesses - and what he has learned along the way. His passion is helping the local business owner understand their purpose. The landscape of local business has changed drastically since the internet was introduced… Many local businesses are playing the “better, faster, cheaper” game - but - as Josh talks about in the podcast, amazon and walmart have WON that game.” Are local businesses still valid? Josh thinks so and we talk about that in depth. So WHY do you exist? What is your purpose? And How do you create a community that keeps coming back to your product or service? We talk about that today.

In today’s episode - we chat again with Andy of Andy Kerr Coaching. You can listen to Andy’s personal story in Episode 13, however today we dive into the topic of crucial conversations - learning how to speak and listen to others to bring out the best ideas and make the best decisions - and then follow through on those decisions. Did you know that there is a process you can learn - to foster better conversations? Andy talks about how it all works - and why it’s so important.

Have you ever looked back over the past 10 or 20 years of your life and discovered that each job, even that seemingly meaningless one, has given you experiences that have lead you to the place you are today?I’d like to introduce you to Andy Kerr of Andy Kerr Coaching. You’ll hear the story of how each of his past jobs has lead him, step by step, to where he is today: as a life and leadership coach.Episode 14 www.SquareOneShow.com

Becky shares her journey of starting up her own business and how it delights people when they receive their custom cookies! #Startup #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Cookies #Business #Interview #Journey #Podcast

Etsy shop owner Milli of Milli Lee Organics shares her journey of discovering what it is that makes her unique. She encourages us to find our personal talents and tastes, see what the current market trends are - and do our own thing. www.SquareOneShow.com

Interview with Mark Acker of Treeline Landscape. Mark shares his story of how he went to school to be a cop - and ended up owning his own commercial landscaping business in Dayton, OH.Episode 11: Grow Where You Are PlantedLearn More about the Square One Show at www.SquareOneShow.com

Rockstar CPA Shawn Giewont tells newbies where to start with a business. If you are thinking of starting up your own business, or have started, but aren't sure where to go next, this episode is perfect for you! Get FREE advice from our Certified Public Accountant!

Shawn Giewont is a CPA by day - and rockstart by night, playing bass and singing for a local band. He shares his story of how he became a CPA and became small business partner in his own firm, Brink & Giewont, just a few years after graduating from college. Square One Show brings you stories of people who have overcome fear and began their own business. We can learn and be encouraged from their stories. For more information and additional episodes, visit www.SquareOneShow.com.

Bill Cox of Bill Cox Coaching is a personal friend and today's Square One Show guest. For over 18 years, Bill has served as Executive Pastor of McLane Church in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. But life's journey has lead him to pursue his passion of coaching and developing others to become G.R.E.A.T - Growing, Responsible, Engaged, Authentic, Teachable. Bill recently became a certified coach with the John Maxwell Team as well as an Authorized Strategic Business Partner with Profiles International, where he can save you time and money by assisting you in hiring and retaining top performers for your company. The Square One Show Podcast hosts authentic conversations about starting up your business. Donny, Dave and Jessica encourage you to pursue your dream, starting at Square One. www.SquareOneShow.com

"I want to live in a way, that is most me." - Glenn Lavender Today's guest is Glenn Lavender, a start up entrepreneur, who is pursuing not just one, but TWO businesses. Glenn found a product, learned how to make and sell it... just because he loves it. It's his passion. Hear his story and be inspired to be your own YOU. Find something you are passionate about, and start your own Square One. The Square One Show hosts authentic conversations about starting your business. Join Donny, Dave and Jessica every week, as they encourage you to start your own Square One. www.SquareOneShow.com

This heart-felt interview with Lori Clapper of WonderfullyWoven.com reminds us about the importance of strong relationships in your business. "My Square One was probably one of the lowest points in my life, actually. I had gone through a really rough period in my marriage, and relationships, just with myself. I was in a depression and I don't think I totally realized it... I was looking so much to THAT to get my approval." - Lori Clapper We talk about what picked her up and kept her going. Square One Show's Donny, Dave & Jessica host authentic conversations about starting your business. Be Your Own Boss. Ask them questions; they would love to help you get started. www.SquareOneShow.com

Being motivated by making money will turn your customers off very quickly.The best thing you can do is provide something for your client or their customers, that makes their life or company even better.Square One Show's Donny, Dave & Jessica host authentic conversations about starting your business. Be Your Own Boss. Ask them questions; they would love to help you get started.