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We know the names; we recognize the brands - but HOW do CEOs and entrepreneurs build successful companies? That is the story we want to tell.


    • Aug 26, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    A Look Into the Luxury Hotel Business with CEO of Preferred Hotels and Resorts : Lindsey Ueberroth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 41:30


    From Stark Headquarters in Orange County California, the world's first 360º gym brings you Episode 31 of The C-Life: A Look Into the Luxury Hotel Business with CEO of Preferred Hotels and Resorts : Lindsey Ueberroth. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with Lindsey to talk about her journey through the hotel industry. Lindsey takes you back to the early days of her career as she shares how she became the CEO. You'll learn about Lindsey's childhood as well as the pivotal decision that led to her family purchasing Preferred Hotels and Resorts. From there you will find out how they managed to turn a failing company into an incredibly profitable business that is still thriving! This episode holds both a compelling story as well as valuable insight for leaders. If you want to learn more about Stark you can find us at: Website: www.starklife.us Instagram: @starklife.usYou can also find out more information regarding Preferred Hotels and Resorts at: Website: www.preferredhotels.com

    How the First Protein Wafer Cookie Came About with Kevin Lawrence, CEO and Founder: Power Crunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 64:59


    From Stark Headquarters in Orange County California, the world's first 360º gym brings you Episode 30 of The C-Life: How the First Protein Wafer Cookie Came About with Kevin Lawrence, CEO and Founder: Power Crunch. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with Kevin to talk about his journey to creating the Power Crunch bar. This episode takes you through Kevin's life starting from when he was a child. You will hear about all of the interesting steps he took along the way from creating a ceramics business, to becoming a body builder to eventually creating the Power Crunch bar. If you want to learn more about Stark you can find us at: Website: www.starklife.us Instagram: @starklife.usYou can also find out more information regarding Power Crunch at: Website: www.powercrunch.com

    Paving the Way For The Future Of Spine Surgery: Dr. Robert Bray, CEO of DISC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 56:47


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 29 of The C-Life: Paving the Way For The Future Of Spine Surgery: Dr. Robert Bray, CEO of DISC. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with Dr. Bray and talk about how he is changing the way of medicine through spinal surgery. Imagine going to the doctor for a serious surgery and then going home to sleep in your own bed, sound too good to be true? Well, it's not. Listen to his awesome story on this episode of the C-Life!

    An Innovative Way to Control Your HVAC, CEO of Genea: Michael Wong

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 55:16


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 28 of The C-Life: An Innovative Way to Control Your HVAC, CEO of Genea: Michael Wong. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with Michael Wong and talk about how he and his team created a convenient and innovative way for tenant to control their HVAC from their smart phone. By doing so, they have become a company that has changed the game for tenants and their high HVAC bills. Listen to his awesome story on this episode of the C-Life!

    Making Fruits and Veggies Convenient and Delicious, CEO of Nekter Juice Bar: Alexis Schulze

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 41:04


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 27 of The C-Life: Making Fruits and Veggies Convenient and Delicious, CEO of Nekter Juice Bar: Alexis Schulze. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with Alexis Schulze and talk about how she began juicing for herself and turned it into the Nekter franchise we all know and love. Her passion for health and wellness has lead her to be unstoppable in pursuing her goal to help others live a healthy lifestyle as well. Listen to her awesome story on this episode of the C-Life!

    Escaping the Islamic Revolution to Take Charge of His Own Future, CEO of Dastmalchi: Alex Dastmalchi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 57:10


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 26 of The C-Life: Escaping the Islamic Revolution to Take Charge of His Own Future, CEO of Dastmalchi, Alex Dastmalchi. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with Alex Dastmalchi to hear his amazing story about being smuggled into the United States to escape Iran in his teens, and becoming self-employed at such a young age. Alex's amazing journey has shaped him into the kind, successful entrepreneur he is today. Listen to his awesome story on this episode of the C-Life!

    Changing Lives Through Caring Treatment, CEO and Founder of Autism Spectrum Consultants: Dr. Jessica Postil

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 55:55


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 25 of The C-Life: Changing Lives Through Caring Treatment, CEO and Founder of Autism Spectrum Consultants: Dr. Jessica Postil. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with Dr. Jessica Postil to hear her amazing story about finding her true passion in caring for others who need it. Jessica has dedicated her life to providing treatment to children and teens with autism, and in result, changing their lives forever. Listen to her awesome story on this episode of the C-Life!

    Aspiring Musician Turned Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Founder of Pick Up Stix: Charlie Zhang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 39:22


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 24 of The C-Life: Founder of Pick Up Stix: Charlie Zhang. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with Mr. Zhang to hear his amazing story about coming to the U.S., starting his own company, selling it, and then committing himself to giving back through music. Listen to his awesome story on this episode of the C-Life!

    Growing the Company by Giving Opportunities to Grow, CEO of Ware Malcomb: Lawrence Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 64:36


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 23 of The C-Life: Growing the Company by Giving Opportunities to Grow, CEO of Ware Malcomb: Lawrence Armstrong. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sits down with Lawrence Armstrong and learn how he gives every one of his employees an opportunity to grow within the company. By doing this, he is building one of the most fast-growing, successful architecture companies in the US. Listen to his awesome story on this episode of the C-Life!

    Removing Middle Management and Building a Trusting Company Culture, CEO of Vincit: Ville Houttu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 47:28


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 22 of The C-Life: Removing Middle Management and Building a Trusting Company Culture, CEO of Vincit: Ville Houttu. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with Ville Houttu and finds out why he decided to get rid of middle management and give every employee a company credit card. By doing this, he is building a trusting company culture like no other. Listen to his awesome story on this episode of the C-Life!

    The Entrepreneur That's Disrupting the Wedding Ring Industry and Making Marriage Awesome, CoFounder of Qalo: KC Holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 81:39


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 21 of The C-Life: The Entrepreneur That's Disrupting the Wedding Ring Industry and Making Marriage Awesome, CoFounder of Qalo: KC Holiday. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with KC Holiday and finds out the important meaning behind the ring, and how KC is completely changing and disrupting the wedding ring industry. Qalo is absolutely altering the wedding ring game and making marriage awesome again. Find out how KC grew the business to what it is today!

    More Than Apparel, It's a Lifestyle: CEO of Dirtbag Clothing, John Alves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 59:08


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 20 of The C-Life: More Than Apparel, It's a Lifestyle: CEO of Dirtbag Clothing, John Alves. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with John Alves and find out how he went from being passionate about film to passionate about clothing. Being a "Dirtbag" is a compliment; a Dirtbag is someone who is passionate about what they do, whether it be business, or in this case, rock and roll. Find out how John grew the business to what it is today, and what it means to be a Dirtbag!

    An Innovative Way to Sell Luxury Real Estate with CEO Tim Smith of the Tim Smith Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 71:13


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 19 of The C-Life: An Innovative Way to Sell Luxury Real Estate with CEO Tim Smith of the Tim Smith Group. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down withTim Smith and find out how he became so successful in selling luxury homes in Newport Beach. Investing money in amazing produced real estate videos and music videos, Tim Smith has changed the real estate game forever. Find out how Time grew the business to what it is today!To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!

    Stay Prepared, Stay Charged: CoFounder of Mophie Phone Cases, Shawn Dougherty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 63:52


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 18 of The C-Life: Stay Prepared, Stay Charged: CoFounder of Mophie Phone Cases, Shawn Dougherty. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Shawn Dougherty and find out she cofounded a company that has changed the game for phone battery life. With all the new apps out now like Uber and Door Dash a fully charged phone is a must! Find out how Shawn grew the business to what it is today!To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!

    Growing Up In the Family Business to Growing It, CEO of Miguel's Jr: Javier Vasquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 43:27


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 17 of The C-Life: Growing Up In the Family Business to Growing It, CEO of Miguel's Jr: Javier Vasquez. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Javier Vasquez and find out how his family owned business created their brand of restaurants filled with natural foods. Find out how Javier grew up in his family business, and then became the owner!To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!

    Building a Company on Trust: CEO and President of Trilogy Financial, Jeff Motske

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 45:53


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 16 of The C-Life: Building a Company on Trust: CEO and President of Trilogy Financial, Jeff Motske. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Jeff Motske and find out how his company created their trust worthy brand in the financial industry. Financial planning can get tricky and people want to trust the person they're working with when it comes to their money. Find out how Jeff Motske does just that!To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!

    CEO of PeopleG2 Chris Dyer, The Company Culture Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 64:39


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 15 of The C-Life: Background Checks and Creating a Great Company Culture, CEO of People G2: Chris Dyer. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Chris Dyer and find out how his company makes background checks fun, and talk about his book in relation to creating a great company culture. To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!

    From Simple to Stylish, Founder of Speck Phone Cases: Ryan Mongan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 69:22


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 14 of The C-Life: From Simple to Stylish, Founder of Speck Phone Cases: Ryan Mongan. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Ryan and find out how he began one of the most leading brands of phone cases, Speck. Listen to his journey and find out how he started his empire. To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!

    Beauty Simplified, CEO of Manna Kadar Cosmetics: Manna Kadar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 59:45


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 11 of The C-Life: Beauty Simplified, CEO of Manna Kadar Cosmetics: Manna Kadar. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Manna Kadar and find out how she began her journey into the beauty industry. With determination and passion, Manna started her first company at age 16, and grew her international empire into what it is today. To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!

    From Fork Lifts to EDM Festivals, CEO of A1 Party: Chet Fortney

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 39:32


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 10 of The C-Life: From Baby Showers to EDM Festivals, CEO of A1 Party: Chet Fortney. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Chet Fortney and find out all the details that go into planning an event. From baby showers to EDM festivals, you only get one shot at making an event everything it needs to be. To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!

    Overcoming Adversity and Creating a Successful Business: Mark Cilani

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 52:52


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 10 of The C-Life: Overcoming Adversity to Creating a Successful Business: Mark Cilani. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Mark Cilani and hear his amazing story of his journey to where he is today. Mark did not have the best childhood, he had many hardships he had to face, but with his ability to thrive and invent, he became an extremely successful businessman. To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!

    Combining Business and Philanthropy: Jeff Scott, CEO of Software Anywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 63:04


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 10 of The C-Life: Combining Business and Philanthropy: Jeff Scott, CEO of Software Anywhere. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Jeff Scott and find out how he combined business and philanthropy to be one in the same. To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!

    Dave Ferrera and Balt USA: Changing the Way We Treat Strokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 49:58


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 8 of The C-Life: Dave Ferrera and Balt USA: Changing the Way We Treat Strokes. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Dave Ferrera and find out how experiencing a traumatic event in his life, lead him to invent a new way to treat strokes. With determination, Dave has changed the medical field. To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!

    Cancer Survivor and CEO of Orgain Protein Shakes: Andrew Abraham

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2018 48:59


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 7 of The C-Life: Cancer Survivor and CEO of Orgain Protein Shakes: Andrew Abraham. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Andrew and find out how cancer changed his life and lead him into nutrition where he created the first organic protein shake! By creating a nutritional, healthy protein shake he has changed his own life and countless others. To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!ANDREW'S SOCIALS:INSTA- @drinkorgainWEBSITE- www.orgain.com

    Marketing and Advertising for 20 Years Strong, President of BlueC: Eric Morely

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 57:12


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 6 of The C-Life: Marketing and Advertising for 20 Years Strong, President of BlueC: Eric Morely. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Eric Morely and find out how he has kept a successful marketing and advertising business for 20 years strong in a field of business that is everchanging. With a customer focus approach and a willingness to learn and grow, Eric has kept his company thriving. To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook! Eric's Website: bluecunited.com

    Speaks and Breathes All Things Tech: Rajeev Kapur CEO of 1105 Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 68:36


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 5 of The C-Life: Speaks and Breathes All Things Tech: Rajeev Kapur CEO of 1105 Media. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Rajeev Kapur and talk about the tech industry in the 90's and working with Michael Dell of Dell Computers. To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!Rajeev's Website:1105media.com 

    One Size Does NOT Fit All: Brit Arthur CEO of BeachCandy Swimwear

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 47:00


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 4 of The C-Life: Always Be Confident in Your Bikini: Brit Arthur CEO of BeachCandy Swimwear. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Brit Arthur and find out the how she got started making custom swimwear starting from her first sewing class. Every woman derserves a swimsuit she can be confident in, and by doing that Brit creates custom swimwear to make the suit fit the person rather than the person fitting the suit. To check out more content don't forget to check us out on Facebook!Contact Brit:INSTA: @beachcandyswimwearWEBSITE: https://beachcandyswimwear.com  

    The Entrepreneur Who's Engineering Fun: CEO of Pedego Bikes, Don Diconstanzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 54:40


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 3 of The C-Life: The Entrepreneur Who's Engineering Fun: CEO of Pedego Bikes, Don Diconstanzo. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with Don Diconstanzo and finds out how Don got started in selling the most enjoyable bikes to ride. In this podcast we learn Don's journey from selling chemicals to selling his famous Pedego bikes, and how his bikes became the most popular electric bike. To check out more content follow us on Instagram at @clifepodcast, and don't forget to check us out on Facebook! 

    One Wallet to an Entire Apparel Empire: Co-Founder of Paul Frank, Ryan Heuser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 59:47


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 2 of The C-Life: One Wallet to an Entire Apparel Empire: Co-Founder of Paul Frank, Ryan Heuser. In this episode, Tyler Mounce and Todd Vande Hei sit down with Ryan and find out the journey he went to through to create such an iconic brand. In this podcast we learn the story behind the monkey, and how one handmade wallet changed everything. To check out more content follow us on Instagram at @clifepodcast, and don't forget to check us out on Facebook!Ryan's PODCAST: The Brevity Code   

    From Carpet to Fitness: CEO of Stark, Todd Vande Hei

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 49:59


    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 1 of The C-Life: From Carpet to Fitness: CEO of Stark, Todd Vande Hei. In this episode, Tyler Mounce sits down with his own boss, and learns about his journey from the carpet business to the fitness world. In this podcast we hear about Todd's up and downs, having everything to having nothing, and what's he has learned in the process. To check out more content follow us on Instagram at @clifepodcast, and don't forget to check us out on Facebook!Contact Todd:INSTAGRAM: @testodderoneFACEBOOK: Todd Vande HeiWEBSITE: www.starklife.usPODCAST: Stark Naked Radio 

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