Start-Up Nation

Start - Up Nation EP 35 Audio by Start-Up Nation

Having an exit strategy is essential for any entrepreneur. Unfortunately, it's one of the least thought about things when starting a business. In this episode, Zach and I talk about exit strategies and other tips to help new entrepreneurs. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Zach and I try to understand what motivates this new generation of employees. We share our perspectives as employers and business owners, but we want to hear from you and listen to what you have to say about what motivates you. Send me a message, leave a comment! Thanks for listening.

Zach King joins us again for this episode, and we talk about what often gets forgotten the most when starting a business, legacy. Thanks for listening!

What's a servant leader? In this episode, we talk with Jim Robinson about how he came to see himself as a servant leader, and the rewarding aspects of serving those that work for you. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, I'm joined by Jim Robinson of CGP and we discuss company culture and how to motivate employees to obtain the results that they want in their careers. Thanks for listening.

In this episode, Josh Barille and I dive deep into what good business connections are and give insight as to how to provide value to current clients to build a long lasting relationship. Thanks for watching

In this episode, Josh Barille joins me to talk about his history in running two successful restaurants, the importance of culture, listening to feedback and employee retention.

I had the chance to speak on stage with Hillary Anne from Agentology at San Diego Start-Up Week about strategies to find product-market fit and scaling it. If you're in that part of your business, either product development or looking to scale your business this is a great talk to listen to. Thanks

Balancing your business and personal life is always a challenge. In todays podcast, Tommy joins me as we discuss work life balance and what he does to handle both business and home life. Thanks for listening!

Tommy is an ex-fitness competitor and has transitioned over to being a business owner. We talk about how he got started and some of the methods he used to scale his business. Thanks for listening!

Company culture in the service industry is vital to success. On this episode, I'm joined by David Jones and we discuss company culture in the service industry. Thanks for watching.

Your vendors are often the key to your business being successful. This week David Jones joins to talk about how important it is to have a good relationship with your vendors, they are just as important as having great employees. Thanks for watching!

To grow a business, you need not just managers but leaders. In this episode, Javier, president, and CEO of Sombrero Mexican Food joins me to talk about what he's done to build a team of leaders for his business. We also dive deep into what a leader is, and what to expect from your team. Thanks for listening.

This week I'm joined by Javier Correa, president, and CEO of Sombrero Mexican Food and we dive deep into leadership. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Grant Tondro and I discuss the metrics of running a restaurant, how important it is to know your metrics in regards to your business and the need to stay within those metrics to make sure your business stays alive and healthy. Thanks for listening.

Opening a restaurant can be a very challenging business. Today I talk with Grant Tondro, founder of Urge Gastropub about his story. We talk about how he started, what he did to get money, and the struggles of getting his restaurant off the ground. Thanks for listening. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateleatherss/ Follow Grant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masonalegrant/

Mayor of San Marcos, Rebecca Jones, joins me on this episode to discuss how housing can affect local businesses. From longer commutes to traffic, it can not only impact a community but long term plans for businesses.

In this episode, I'm joined by the Mayor of San Marcos, Rebecca Jones, and we discuss how city hall can have a big impact on your business. Getting to know your local right of use, and even your electeds can make a huge difference in getting your business up and running. Thanks for watching!

Had a chance to speak to an event recently about my journey. Had a blast sharing my experiences as an entrepreneur and the challenges I had to overcome to get my businesses to where they are today.

On this episode, John Bazzo joins me to discuss why sales are so key to the growth of a business, as well as giving key insights on how to improve your sales skills.

On this episode of Motivation Nation, Brooke from CSUSM comes for a visit and interviews me on being an entrepreneur. Her hope is to get more info if being an entrepreneur is the right path for her. We discuss my history and get into the details on what to expect as an entrepreneur. If you're a student and thinking about pursuing the life of an entrepreneur I highly suggest you listen to this, as it will help clarify expectations, and the reality of what it takes.

In this episode, I talk to my good friend John Bazzo and we discuss overcoming your fears and the importance of growth in business. John has recently quit his secure corporate job to pursue his passion.

You don't really know the amount of work it takes to start a business until you actually do it. This week I speak to Kailey Rowan and talk about how much work she put in to get her business off the ground and to keep it up.

On this episode, I'm joined by Hardcore Fitness Gym owner Kailey Rowan, and we discuss her process from being a trainer to a business owner. There's a lot to learn in her transition. Enjoy!

Employee retention in the blue-collar industry depends on company culture. In this episode, we talk with Lizette Cervantes about how culture has impacted her business, and what she does to keep a great culture going.

In this episode, we talk about leadership vs management. Being a leader is more than just telling people what to do. We talk about how to motivate your team, what you can do to set the right culture in your organization, and when to let people go if they're not a good fit. All that and much more on this episode of the Start-Up Podcast with Nathan Leathers.

This week I am joined by my good friend, Ryan Tolentino, and we discuss the importance of documenting your business processes. We dive deep into developing procedures and what Six Sigma is. Have a comment or a question? let us know, thank you!

Episode 06 with the Kyle and Matt from I Got A Guy Automotive and we dive deep about partnerships, things to watch out, transparency, and much more.

In this episode, I talk to Matt and Kyle form I Got A Guy Automotive about their experiences of running their business for a year now. We touch on work-life balance, company culture, and a lot of other topics that anyone looking to start a business should listen to.

In this episode, Zach and I talk about the man hours that it takes to open your business. Not a lot of people talk about the grind that it takes, and the importance of having the important people in your life understand and support you.

In this episode, Zach and I talk about why it's so important to hire for culture fit, and why it's so important to create a great company culture. Follow us on Instagram: Nathan Leathers: https://www.instagram.com/nateleatherss/ Zachary King: https://www.instagram.com/about2glow/

In this episode, we discuss when your hobby is a potential business, some red flags to look out for, and a little bit about partnerships.

This is the first episode of Start-Up Nation. My name is Nathan Leathers and in this episode, I chat with Michael Laird of the Goals & Gangsta Shit podcast about how we got started in business, what we did to find success and we discuss future topics that this podcast will cover. If you have any comments, or requests for future topics, send me a message on instagram, leave a review and we will discuss it. Thank you! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateleatherss/ Follow Michael Laird: https://www.instagram.com/michael_laird_/