The Get it Done Podcast is for those of us with entrepreneurial minds. The best way to embrace entrepreneurship and learn about it, is talking with and listening to those who have taken the leap. "Get it Done" means those business owners and leaders who do what it takes to quite literally get it done. This could relate to ensuring quality results for their clients/customers, reaching and surpassing business goals, building a sustainable company, or putting out life's daily fires. The guests of this show have gotten it done, and know what it takes to control their own destiny. Although they are from all walks of life, and all different industries, it is fun to see the different ways they approach business ownership, yet, all the similar principles they tend to share.
Mike Scully is the Founder/CEO of Lever Gear. He designs products, get them manufactured, and then try to understand all the other stuff needed to legally and effectively run a business and get those products into people's hands. His wife is handles the marketing and social media.
Andrew Savage is Founder/CEO of Suma Brands. Suma Brands is a next-generation commerce platform focused on developing marketplace brands into household names.
AJ Picard is the Founder of Clava App.Clava is a new Creator app helping Creators monetize through Live Streams that pay them per minute based off of each viewer in their Stream. The second one viewer starts watching their stream that Creator starts earning.
Randy Ginsberg is an author and freelance content writer focused mainly on Web3, retail-tech, and related SaaS companies.He published "Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying & Find Entrepreneurial Success", a book that dives into the stories and psychology behind a group of highly diverse and successful entrepreneurs who were bulled in adolescence. He spent over a year and a half interviewing a handful of CEOs and creatives who were bullied as kids in an attempt to uncover how these experiences shaped their entrepreneurial journeys.His work has been featured in places like Forbes, Newsweek, and Morning Brew, and I now share my insights with a wide audience of business leaders, students, and parents.
Tavis Parker is the Co Founder of The Game Crafter, LLC. The Game Crafter is the world's first web-to-print game publishing company and offers a print on demand game publishing service. The Game Crafter empowers game designers around the world by allowing them to make a board game, card game, and custom playing cards through a website. Using the latest web technology, The Game Crafter developed a website platform that simplifies the design, manufacturing, and retail processes related to tabletop games.The online community has grown to over 295,000 users worldwide. These users have designed over 225,000 different game titles with 8,100 of them self-published and available for sale in the online shop. The Game Crafter prints, assembles, shrink wraps, and ships thousands of games every month from its headquarters in Madison, WI.The Game Crafter is also the leading supplier of board game parts with 2,000 board game pieces and parts in stock. Game pieces are sold in any quantity (no minimum orders) and volume discounts are automatically applied at checkout. Domestic and international shipping provided by USPS.
Kelly is a fourth-generation entrepreneur building the next phase of consumer product companies for the modern consumer. Kelly is one of Outside Magazines 10 Women to Know in the Outdoor Industry, a Wright Awards Finalist, and advisor to some of the top new Kickstarter brands. An operator at heart, she has over 10 years of experience in operations, logistics, finance, team building, and general management at both non-profit and for-profit businesses. She thrives in high-intensity workplaces wearing multiple hats and solving problems.
In 2006, Jonathan Carp, MD was visiting a friend in Japan when she took him to a Buddhist-run vegetarian restaurant on the outskirts of the beautiful city of Kyoto. He was introduced to konnyaku in different shapes and in noodles called shirataki. After discovering the health benefits of this amazing plant-based food and the positive health implications for his patients, he started Miracle Noodle with his family. As Miracle Noodle received positive accolades from the likes of Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Rocco Dispirito and being featured in magazines like Cosmo, Men Health, and First for Women and TV shows like The View, ABC News, Hollywood Tonight - the company expanded and so did the product offerings. We now offer a line of products consistent with the health goals of our customers, making healthy eating easy and delicious. All of our products are non-gmo, vegan, and grain free with an ever expanding option of organic options as well.
CEO of OCHO Candy, makers of the most delicious line of organic candy bars (Caramel and Nuts, Coconut, Mocha and Peanut Butter). Go to www.ochocandy.com for more info on the company. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the company including manufacturing, accounting, strategic planning, marketing, ingredient sourcing, and employee supervision.
Deena Ghazarian is the CEO/Founder of Austere which is a unique technology accessories brand committed to spectacularly designed, technologically superior products to power and connect your life. From high-performance power, cable and clean products, Austere represents the intersection of flawless, minimalist design and advanced technology to challenge the status quo. Austere stands apart from all other technology accessories manufacturers for its commitment to designing a new generation of products that offer consumers more stylish and better ways to connect both with their electronic devices and each other.
Co-Founder and CEO at 365 Holdings.365 Holdings is a Vertically Integrated Holding Company of DTC-centric Brands. We exist to build a high performing team of growth-minded professionals that makes an impact on the landscape of consumer brands.It is built on durable capital for the express purpose of being the long-term home for these Micro Brands. We are a home for these brands to see profitable, sustainable growth for years to come. Operationally, we accomplish this through our vertically integrated shared services model; fundamentally, we accomplish this through a company culture that embraces our core values.
Chris is the owner of https://cavereproducts.com/. He is a true entrepreneur, recognizing an opportunity and taking serious action. I enjoyed our conversation and he was even kind enough to send a sample of his product which I thought was awesome! Thanks Chris.
Akilah Philip is someone to look up to. Not only as an amazing entrepreneur, but someone who took control over their own destiny and is doing exactly what she was put here to do. She has streamlined her sales funnel by positioning herself as a leader in her space, and we go in depth on how important that is today.
Piet Guachat is the President of Olympia Moving and Storage. He and go deep on his background, the world of moving and storage, and some game changing business philosophies that his organization of 300+ people have recently adopted.
Joseph Fung is an amazing guy. His company Uvaro has a goal to change life's and make major impacts. He is a serial entrepreneur and has an amazing outlook on business and life. Thanks Joe
Jay Webb is a great entrepreneur and podcaster. He amazed me in his ability to know his strengths, and how to play to them in business through doing creative outreach methods like podcasting. We discuss his experiences in both the world of recruiting and podcasting. Was a pleasure to have you on Jay!
I loved talking with Charles Dobens about business and life. We discuss how sometimes the best thing to do is to "Burn the Boats" when it comes to making a big move in life and in your career. What this means is that you give yourself no other choice than to pursue exactly what you want to pursue by cutting off any way of going back to what you had long considered "safe." Charles is a great investor and coach, and we talk about RE investing at length as well! Thanks Charles.
Erin Richardson has a great entrepreneurial story. Her and her husband are living a form of the American dream by running their own insurance company together while simultaneously raising their family and experiencing the rest of life's wonders. Thanks Erin!
Stephen Wahome is doing incredible things. He has created a tech company that creates platforms for business by utilizing the immense outbound talent in Africa. We talk about his experience thus far, his partnership, and how important it is to have a good team who all focuses on what they are goad at.
Steve Wallace is a entrepreneurs financial advisor. We talk about how important it is to have a great standing with your clients, and be as helpful as possible. Try to provide as much value as you can, even when you are not directly making money on each "value" transaction. Thanks Steve.
I really really admire Kelli Wentzell's passion for what she does. She is a tremendous therapist, and even gives us a tour of her shop! Thank you Kelli.
Cristina was an absolute pleasure to talk to! She is a cereal entrepreneur and a tremendously successful one at that. She has a great approach to business and I think anyone could learn a lot from her attitude and outlook on team building. I cannot wait to watch her company continue to grow. Thanks so much for sharing Christina!
Branick is a very impressive young entrepreneur. He has started a company to revolutionize how realtors interact with the photos they take for their listings. Aryeo is going to be a huge success with someone like Branick leading the way. We talk about business, start ups, late nights in the office, and all the fun stuff that comes with owning a business. Thanks Branick!
Pam and William Hill are amazingly creative and fun people. They are pursuing their dream together as a married couple, and making a living in production. We talk about the world of production, and their ups and downs as entrepreneurs. I really enjoyed the energy they had during this show!
Shelley North is from the same home town as me, and is a tremendous entrepreneur. Her skin care company has been a staple in our town for 19 years, and I loved to hear her thoughts on business.
Carrie Vee is awesome! Her purpose is an inspiration and her drive to do well with her coaching and mentorship business left me wanting to do more! Carrie is also a podcaster and the host of "Coffee and Tea with Carrie Vee". I really enjoyed this one!
John Schnauck and I sat down and had a great conversation full of cool stories and business insights. John is a very interesting guy who has a great perspective on life and what really matters in your career.
Kate and Celso Dias are a husband and wife entrepreneur duo that are crushing the industry they are in. What started as a landscaping business is now an incredible full scape design and fulfillment company. They love what they do and I was lucky they shared their story with me!
Jerry O'Dwyer is someone I looked up to the day I met him. He is a great entrepreneur, and has built a successful organization at Wave Technologies. Jerry and I talk about the journey, the tough times, and how hard entrepreneurs can be on themselves.
Ryan Acone is a great entrepreneur. He is the Principle of Evo Boston and is leading a team of 20 agents in Boston. They have some awesome projects going on, and are doing some really big things around the city. Ryan and I talk business, reputation, sports and more. Thanks Ryan!
Neil Silva is an architect in MA, and shares his entrepreneurial story with us. He has a relatively traditional journey in getting started but his approach to being remote early on, and his love for his work is very inspiring, and anyone who is looking to start a company should here how Neil approaches business and runs his shop. Thanks Neil!
Geva Barash is a former Israeli Army commander and now has his own security company. We talk about how relevant security is to todays world, and some of the cool things Geva likes to do outside of work! Was a pleasure Geva!
Jeff Dyer is an old friend of mine, and a great dude. He is also a great business man, who founded and runs his own staffing agency, only a few years into knowing the staffing business. Jeff and I talk about the good times, bad times, and everything in between! Thanks Jeff!
Joe Khoury blew me away in this episode. For someone who is so young, he is so educated and has already accomplished so much. Joe is in the cannabis industry, and honestly seems to be a leader in the space. He touches upon his story, and some horror stories as well!
Bill Stinnett is a world class sales coach. He is a a great guy who has had a tremendously successful career and is always innovating to this day. We talk about sales, and relationships, and also discuss his interests outside of work! Check out https://www.salesexcellence.com/.
Chris Bond is an awesome guy. He is a man of principles who makes rules for himself. He also likes to make rules to create "chaos" which is awesome! As a fan of operating in chaos, I enjoyed talking to him about everything.
Adam and Brian Jaspon are cousins, and are the team behind Centerline Development. They are about to join forces and take on a handful of condo conversions around the greater Boston area. We had a great conversation and I know these two will be super successful.
John Gleason is a serial entrepreneur who I have had the pleasure to work with for the last 3 years. His company Supporting Strategies does book keeping for SMBs, and we discuss just how important it is to have up to date books on this episode! John is a very smart business man, and I learned a lot from this discussion alone!
Allan Mclennen is a next level business man. He is helping lead the way in some of the worlds most futuristic realm such as the application of artificial intelligence. He is involved in some brilliant companies, and was truly a pleasure to talk to.
John Meadows owns a vitamin and supplement company called Mountain Dog diet, and was a former body building champion! He was a pleasure to talk to about business, life, and the discipline and action it takes to get where you want to go.
Mike Murchison is a visionary. Hearing his story about where his company, and how he and his business partner got started is incredible, considering where they are and what they are doing today!