Switchbacks: The Never Told Stories of Entrepreneurs

SummaryArt Hooker is the founder and principal of New Metropolitan, a social design and transmedia studio. He has successfully consulted, designed, produced campaigns, and developed content for leading brands such as Herman Miller, Verizon, The White House, and the American Heart Association. Informed by over 10 years of qualitative research on 5 continents in the areas of passion, creativity, and movements, he partners with companies and individuals who desire to replenish the metropolitan regions of the world through leadership development, learning, media, and business innovation.  During his career, Art has won numerous awards in the areas of film, theater, speaking, and learning design. In 2017, he formed Hope Labs Inc. which is a non-profit organization that creates unique collaborative opportunities for individuals, corporations, other non-profits, and civic entities.Art understands that powerful storytelling is the lifeblood of business innovation. He recently completed a 6-part docuseries for CRU Inner-city, delving into the poverty crisis in America. Using insightful storytelling methods, he was able to deliver a media product that is now one of the hallmarks of CRU Inner city's learning content offerings. In 2019, his work was recognized by the Center for Advancing Innovation (CAI). Utilizing, his story innovation framework, Art and his business partner were selected as winners of the 2019 CAI Virginia Beach Bio-Innovation Challenge for their Intergenerational Living concept for veterans.Growing up with 4 time Grammy Award Winning Blues Legend John Lee Hooker as a great uncle, Art has a unique perspective of how the arts can affect culture globally and locally. He uses key insights from his life experiences as well as those gained in his international work in over 20 countries to procure unique strategies, films, photography, and learning content that meets each client's custom needs. Art lives in the Dallas- Fort Worth metroplex with his wife Natasha of 20 years and his two daughters Khloe and Kaitlin.Art Hooker is the founder and principal of New Metropolitan, a social design and transmedia studio. He has successfully consulted, designed, produced campaigns, and developed content for leading brands such as Herman Miller, Verizon, The White House, and the American Heart Association. Informed by over 10 years of qualitative research on 5 continents in the areas of passion, creativity, and movements, he partners with companies and individuals who desire to replenish the metropolitan regions of the world through leadership development, learning, media, and business innovation. During his career, Art has won numerous awards in the areas of film, theater, speaking, and learning design. In 2017, he formed Hope Labs Inc. which is a non-profit organization that creates unique collaborative opportunities for individuals, corporations, other non-profits, and civic entities.Art understands that powerful storytelling is the lifeblood of business innovation. He recently completed a 6-part docuseries for CRU Inner-city, delving into the poverty crisis in America. Using insightful storytelling methods, he was able to deliver a media product that is now one of the hallmarks of CRU Inner city's learning content offerings. In 2019, his work was recognized by the Center for Advancing Innovation (CAI). Utilizing, his story innovation framework, Art and his business partner were selected as winners of the 2019 CAI Virginia Beach Bio-Innovation Challenge for their Intergenerational Living concept for veterans.Growing up with 4-time Grammy Award Winning Blues Legend John Lee Hooker as a great uncle, Art has a unique perspective of how the arts can affect culture globally and locally. He uses key insights from his life experiences as well as those gained in his international work in over 20 countries to procure unique strategies, films, photography, and learning content that meets each client's custom needs. Art lives in the Dallas- Fort Worth metroplex with his wife Natasha of 20 years and his two daughters Khloe and Kaitlin.Key Quotes“I've been fascinated with passion, purpose, and movements, and the more I've looked at those things, I've learned how to recognize movements, micro-movements before they happen.”“And so I think emotional intelligence is, one side of it, but the more we can become aware. Of these different aspects of limits that we have in ourselves. I think there's a big opportunity there. But I still think because of the position America has in the world and the way we're, we've perceived ourselves there's a lot of challenges in the future.”Go to the places where you don't know anyone and you are not the majority.”“In 1865 when African-Americans became free, we had 0.5% of the wealth in America. 150 years later we have 1.5%”“You don't how much privilege until you enter a space that you don't have”“Happiness is about situations, but joy is connected to purpose.”Key Segments With Time5:34 - Passion, Purpose, and Movements8:08 The importance of Emotional Intelligence, Idiocracy, and Lizard Brain13:30 Racial Wealth Gap16:30 Entrepreneurship as a key to repairing America23:00 Responsibility of entrepreneurs26:10 How to find the people that don't look like you41:45 How to help Art? Take care of yourself and work on your own trauma.Socials@arthookerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/arthooker/ResourcesBook, Eugene Schneeberg, www.INeverMetMyFather.comBook, Immunity To Changehttps://www.praxislabs.org/http://www.johnsowers.com/https://www.speedoftrust.com/https://weownnow.com/https://qideas.org/

Show NotesIG: @thedrdorseyLI: @thedrdorsey Books:  The Souls of Black Folk W.E.B. Du BoisTop 10 books to read: https://www.thedorseygroupllc.com/copy-of-clients Ways to help:Consider utilizing www.thedorseygroupllc.comCoaching: www.p3circle.comFathers and sons: www.fathersandsonsspeak.comBook: Fathers and sons speakTitle:Season 2 Episode 4,  Dr. Charles Dorsey, The Link Between Faith and EntrepreneurshipPublish Date:May 17, 2022Summary:Combine over a decade of volunteer corporate advisory service, a doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership, and over 20 years of Community Engagement and you get Rev. Dr. Charles Dorsey. His decision to serve as the Founder and CEO of the Dorsey Group, was his way of incorporating all his passions into one professional venture.   He is a trusted facilitator and voice of inspiration having completed more than 350 engagements. Dr. Dorsey is nationally known for his transformational presentation style, strategic thought leadership, and his unique ability to facilitate non traditional partnerships. He is also known for his passion and commitment to initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusion.    Key quotes:"There is a very close link between faith and entrepreneurship" Key segments with time10:45 - The privilege of being able to drive across the country13:45 - We want to do everything to solve it, and I dont know that a business15:50 - I need you to see a very sharp image of black man.16:12 - Just pull them into a room and let them know that they see you...and who you are matters to me...it is value. it is dignity it is personhood."19:14 You are actually rescuing an entire community...you can impact their life.23:00 Music and Food as a connection point25:00 Creativity and organization.  Vulnerability as a superpower.27:42 I am only coaching people who are concerned about what they are developed to do30:30 There is a very close link between faith and entrepreneurship31:10 I must be crazy because I am setting myself for rejection32:50 How to help Dr. Dorsey

Show NotesIG: @thedrdorseyLI: @thedrdorsey Books: The Souls of Black Folk W.E.B. Du BoisTop 10 books to read: https://www.thedorseygroupllc.com/copy-of-clients Ways to help:Consider utilizing www.thedorseygroupllc.comCoaching: www.p3circle.comFathers and sons: www.fathersandsonsspeak.comBook: Fathers and sons speakTitle:Season 2 Episode 4, Dr. Charles Dorsey, The Link Between Faith and EntrepreneurshipPublish Date:May 17, 2022Summary:Combine over a decade of volunteer corporate advisory service, a doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership, and over 20 years of Community Engagement and you get Rev. Dr. Charles Dorsey. His decision to serve as the Founder and CEO of the Dorsey Group, was his way of incorporating all his passions into one professional venture. He is a trusted facilitator and voice of inspiration having completed more than 350 engagements. Dr. Dorsey is nationally known for his transformational presentation style, strategic thought leadership, and his unique ability to facilitate non traditional partnerships. He is also known for his passion and commitment to initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Key quotes:"There is a very close link between faith and entrepreneurship" Key segments with time10:45 - The privilege of being able to drive across the country13:45 - We want to do everything to solve it, and I dont know that a business15:50 - I need you to see a very sharp image of black man.16:12 - Just pull them into a room and let them know that they see you...and who you are matters to me...it is value. it is dignity it is personhood."19:14 You are actually rescuing an entire community...you can impact their life.23:00 Music and Food as a connection point25:00 Creativity and organization. Vulnerability as a superpower.27:42 I am only coaching people who are concerned about what they are developed to do30:30 There is a very close link between faith and entrepreneurship31:10 I must be crazy because I am setting myself for rejection32:50 How to help Dr. Dorsey

Key segments with time2:00 The inventor of the Whiskey Wedge5:45 Arlington National Cemetery6:45 AC Slater/Mario Lopez reality show8:00 Shark Tank for inventors "Everyday Edison"10:00 How do you find what works?12:00 How do you turn art and design into something into business14:30 Describing the Good God Gallery16:50 How do you bounce back from a failed project?19:00 I don't like taking on risk20:50 The value of hitting foul balls22:00 I want to take care of my family, not put  a dent in the universe27:30 How to have a right sized approach in you life31:00 Favorite inventors35:00 Design is all about relationships Show NotesIG: @ryanebrickerwww.goodgodgallery.comwww.rebrickerstudio.com Books: The Four Hour WorkweekDyson biographyPlaces: Bonton Farms

Key segments with time2:00 The inventor of the Whiskey Wedge5:45 Arlington National Cemetery6:45 AC Slater/Mario Lopez reality show8:00 Shark Tank for inventors "Everyday Edison"10:00 How do you find what works?12:00 How do you turn art and design into something into business14:30 Describing the Good God Gallery16:50 How do you bounce back from a failed project?19:00 I don't like taking on risk20:50 The value of hitting foul balls22:00 I want to take care of my family, not put a dent in the universe27:30 How to have a right sized approach in you life31:00 Favorite inventors35:00 Design is all about relationships Show NotesIG: @ryanebrickerwww.goodgodgallery.comwww.rebrickerstudio.com Books: The Four Hour WorkweekDyson biographyPlaces: Bonton Farms

https://austinmann.com/IG: @austinmann 5:00 Taking pictures of a baby gorilla in Rwanda; "Just add time"11:40 Creating vs. Consuming15:24 Austin's time with Pete Richardson and The Paterson Institute19:50 What's it like being a world-class photographer when your project fails26:40 How to fight a cat-sized spider in a hut in Africa32:50 Five years ago journal "What do I wish I knew five years ago?"36:30 The power of compound interest and thinking as the dollar as an employee

https://austinmann.com/IG: @austinmann 5:00 Taking pictures of a baby gorilla in Rwanda; "Just add time"11:40 Creating vs. Consuming15:24 Austin's time with Pete Richardson and The Paterson Institute19:50 What's it like being a world-class photographer when your project fails26:40 How to fight a cat-sized spider in a hut in Africa32:50 Five years ago journal "What do I wish I knew five years ago?"36:30 The power of compound interest and thinking as the dollar as an employee

In this episode, we talk about changing valuation, changing fundraising tactics and how to prepare as access to capital becomes tighter. If you are a CEO that has raised money or is looking to raise money, this episode is for you. Hosts: Trey Bowles, Managing Director Techstars, Serial Entrepreneur and the best hair in Dallas, and Nick Kennedy, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder of The Good Entrepreneur Institute and great hug giver.

In this episode, we talk about changing valuation, changing fundraising tactics and how to prepare as access to capital becomes tighter. If you are a CEO that has raised money or is looking to raise money, this episode is for you. Hosts: Trey Bowles, Managing Director Techstars, Serial Entrepreneur and the best hair in Dallas, and Nick Kennedy, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder of The Good Entrepreneur Institute and great hug giver.

Eddy Badrina is a prolific serial entrepreneur who has honed his craft across several different industries throughout his career. His honest and transparent narrative gives access to what makes entrepreneurs human but also offers a keen insight into his strength. Seldom is there an accomplished entrepreneur so open to share about their journey as an entrepreneur. From building the future of digital agencies to now working on the bleeding edge of vertical farming and transforming the way we can feed people, Eddy offers the never-told story of his journey and one that will be encouraging and enlightening to all people whether they be entrepreneur, aspiring entrepreneur or just interested listener. Check out his story and many other on Switchbacks, the podcast of the never-told stories of entrepreneurs.

Eddy Badrina is a prolific serial entrepreneur who has honed his craft across several different industries throughout his career. His honest and transparent narrative gives access to what makes entrepreneurs human but also offers a keen insight into his strength. Seldom is there an accomplished entrepreneur so open to share about their journey as an entrepreneur. From building the future of digital agencies to now working on the bleeding edge of vertical farming and transforming the way we can feed people, Eddy offers the never-told story of his journey and one that will be encouraging and enlightening to all people whether they be entrepreneur, aspiring entrepreneur or just interested listener. Check out his story and many other on Switchbacks, the podcast of the never-told stories of entrepreneurs.

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Dan Bradley, CEO of Bullzerk, shares his entrepreneurial journey with all the twists and turns that lead to his ultimate success. You'll hear about how he started a tennis academy at 14, at one point had a backpack full of collection letters and how he and his wife give back to the communities that they are part of.

Dan Bradley, CEO of Bullzerk, shares his entrepreneurial journey with all the twists and turns that lead to his ultimate success. You'll hear about how he started a tennis academy at 14, at one point had a backpack full of collection letters and how he and his wife give back to the communities that they are part of.

Nathan Watkins spent over a decade building his business before he ultimately sold it to Procter & Gamble. That is what most people know about Nathan, however on this episode of Switchbacks, Nathan shares the true and often tumultuous story that lead to his acquisition. This story is a gem and a gift that Nathan has given us as he opens up about the journey he has been on and where he is going from here.

Nathan Watkins spent over a decade building his business before he ultimately sold it to Procter & Gamble.  That is what most people know about Nathan, however on this episode of Switchbacks, Nathan shares the true and often tumultuous story that lead to his acquisition.   This story is a gem and a gift that Nathan has given us as he opens up about the journey he has been on and where he is going from here.

We are in uncharted territory with Coronavirus, but in this episode, Trey Bowles and Nick Kennedy provide four key items that you need to have in order to help your business survive this season and be prepared to thrive in the next season. Listen to get some practical and immediate things you can do to help ensure your company successfully makes it through the crazy and uncertain world in the age of coronavirus. Follow us on Instagram @switch_backs

We are in uncharted territory with Coronavirus, but in this episode, Trey Bowles and Nick Kennedy provide four key items that you need to have in order to help your business survive this season and be prepared to thrive in the next season. Listen to get some practical and immediate things you can do to help ensure your company successfully makes it through the crazy and uncertain world in the age of coronavirus. Follow us on Instagram @switch_backs

Rob Peabody, CEO of VOMO and Be A Neighbor Campaign, shares how he is dealing with the Coronavirus Pandemic and using their tech platform to connect those most in need.

Rob Peabody, CEO of VOMO and Be A Neighbor Campaign, shares how he is dealing with the Coronavirus Pandemic and using their tech platform to connect those most in need.