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Welcome to the 614Startups podcast, where we delve into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators shaping the future of business. In this episode, we sit down with Tim Grace, the Managing Director of Techstars Columbus powered by The Ohio State University. Tim takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, from his early ventures to his evolution into an investor. He shares insights into what it takes to build a successful career and why he decided to take the job as Managing Director. Our conversation then shifts gears as Tim provides a comprehensive overview of Techstars Columbus. He unpacks the genesis of the program, its mission, and the intricacies of the application process. Tim walks us through how companies are selected, the duration of the program, and how the curriculum is meticulously tailored to meet the unique needs of each participating founder. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur looking to accelerate your startup journey, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we explore the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship and innovation with Tim Grace. For more information about Techstars Columbus and to apply for the next cohort, visit: Techstars Columbus - The Ohio State University Accelerator --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/614startups/support
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 241, originally published in April 2016. John Bowen is the founder of AESNATION.com, an online community of entrepreneurs balancing success with making a difference in the world. There, he hosts the recurring podcast, "Accelerating Entrepreneurial Success." Bowen is also founder of Financial Advisor Select, an organization that matches customers with vetted financial advisors in their communities. He is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Key Takeaways: [1:30] AES' 60 million household survey on the importance of being a business owner [4:13] The 6 key drivers for entrepreneurial success [8:04] Identifying the key concerns [12:58] Creating family office type environments for people without 100 million dollars [15:17] Realizing how much wealth the government takes over your life and why it's so important to minimize Website: www.AESNation.com
We were lucky to be joined this week by John Bowen, co-founder of AESNation.com, a rapidly growing community of entrepreneurs dedicated to accelerating their success while making a difference in the world. Three days a week, he hosts the Accelerating Entrepreneurial Success podcast featuring revealing, in-depth interviews with today’s leading entrepreneurs. A lifelong entrepreneur, John is also founder and CEO of Financial Advisor Select, an organization dedicated to helping successful individuals and families make informed decisions by introducing them to top vetted financial advisors in their communities. He is also founder and CEO of CEG Worldwide, where he has helped hundreds of financial advisors build simple and elegant wealth management businesses that make them indispensable to the right affluent clients while improving their profitability and enhancing their lives. Bowen is widely recognized as a leader in the financial services industry. He was a financial advisor and investment firm CEO for 26 years, including eight years as CEO of Reinhardt Werba Bowen Advisory Services, where he was responsible for more than $1.6 billion in assets. He writes a highly acclaimed monthly column for the leading U.S. financial services trade journal, Financial Planning. He is the author or co-author of several books, including Breaking Through: Building a World-Class Wealth Management Business, The Prudent Investor’s Guide to Beating Wall Street at Its Own Game, Creating Equity: How to Build a Hugely Successful Asset Management Business and The State of the Entrepreneur. In this show, we tackle the power of investing in yourself, making right decisions in building your wealth and growth strategies for your business. Find out more about those topics and more: 02:00 – Investing in yourself and WHY it's so powerful 05:20 – 6 Key Drivers of Strategies in investing back in ourselves and in the business 09:04 – The purpose of business is to make a difference in the world 11:13 – Key financial concerns that puts many entrepreneurs off 13:56 – Resources to help you maximize your wealth and make smart decisions about your money 20:02 – What was their purpose and mission in building AESNATION.com 22:18 – Getting on the right side of complexity 23:44 – Wrap Up Tweetables: “The purpose of business is to make a difference in the world.” –John Bowen “Your ability to build out wealth more quickly increases dramatically if you’re working with the right team.” – John Bowen Resources: http://www.bossacademy.com/ www.trafficandfunnels.com/ http://www.aesnation.com/ http://www.aesnation.com/the-state-of-the-entrepreneur/
John Bowen is co-founder of AESNation.com, a rapidly growing community of entrepreneurs dedicated to accelerating their success while making a difference in the world. Three days a week, he hosts the Accelerating Entrepreneurial Success podcast featuring revealing, in-depth interviews with today’s leading entrepreneurs. A lifelong entrepreneur, John is also founder and CEO of Financial Advisor Select, an organization dedicated to helping successful individuals and families make informed decisions by introducing them to top vetted financial advisors in their communities. He is also founder and CEO of CEG Worldwide, where he has helped hundreds of financial advisors build simple and elegant wealth management businesses that make them indispensable to the right affluent clients while improving their profitability and enhancing their lives.
John Bowen is co-founder of AESNation.com, a rapidly growing community of entrepreneurs dedicated to accelerating their success while making a difference in the world. Three days a week, he hosts the “Accelerating Entrepreneurial Success” podcast featuring revealing, in-depth interviews with today’s leading entrepreneurs. A lifelong entrepreneur himself, John is also founder and CEO of Financial Advisor Select, an organization dedicated to helping successful individuals and families make informed decisions by introducing them to top vetted financial advisors in their communities. He is also founder and CEO of CEG Worldwide, where he has helped hundreds of financial advisors build simple and elegant wealth management businesses that make them indispensable to the right affluent clients while improving their profitability and enhancing their lives. Secret – timesaving technique John uses Smartsheet -- you've got to be organized. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Have a plan -- John has two 90-minute sessions where he does specific tasks -- and those 90-minute sessions are set in stone. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience John built an office building -- the stock market took a major downturn -- and John tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful "We all need to master marketing -- but we need to nail down that world-class experience first." Most influential lesson learned from a mentor "It's cheaper to hire the most expensive person." Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success” What systems would you go back and put into place sooner? I would have used technology much more efficiently. What one strategy or “recipe” would compound into big wins for business owners? Deliver a world-class client experience and really focus on the first 100 days. What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success? Focus on the client experience Pay yourself first How best to connect with John: Website: www.aesnation.com
John Bowen is the founder of AESNATION.com, an online community of entrepreneurs balancing success with making a difference in the world. There, he hosts the recurring podcast, "Accelerating Entrepreneurial Success." Bowen is also founder of Financial Advisor Select, an organization that matches customers with vetted financial advisors in their communities. He is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post.Key Takeaways:[1:30] AES' 60 million household survey on the importance of being a business owner[4:13] The 6 key drivers for entrepreneurial success[8:04] Identifying the key concerns[12:58] Creating family office type environments for people without 100 million dollars[15:17] Realizing how much wealth the government takes over your life and why it's so important to minimizeWebsites Mentioned: www.aesnation.com
John Bowen is the founder of AESNATION.com, an online community of entrepreneurs balancing success with making a difference in the world. There, he hosts the recurring podcast, "Accelerating Entrepreneurial Success." Bowen is also founder of Financial Advisor Select, an organization that matches customers with vetted financial advisors in their communities. He is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post.Key Takeaways:[1:30] AES' 60 million household survey on the importance of being a business owner[4:13] The 6 key drivers for entrepreneurial success[8:04] Identifying the key concerns[12:58] Creating family office type environments for people without 100 million dollars[15:17] Realizing how much wealth the government takes over your life and why it's so important to minimizeWebsites Mentioned: www.aesnation.com
Accelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Video) with John Bowen
It helps to be completely ignorant when starting a business. That’s right. Not knowing what you don’t know means that fear is less likely to get in your way. In this episode of Accelerating Entrepreneurial Success, you'll discover: - The three keys to making a sale - Why, in the history of commerce, it has never been harder to get the first sale than it is now (and the exciting silver lining to this seemingly dreadful fact). - Richards productivity-boosting app reccomendation that will help you better organize and simplify tasks. - Richards number one insight (hint: it has to do with your brain). Read the entire show notes, key takeaways and find business-boosting resources at www.aesnation.com/1
Accelerating Entrepreneurial Success (Video) with John Bowen
Welcome to the brand new audio and video podcast we call AES Nation; otherwise known as Accelerating Entrepreneurial Success. Listen to episodes and grow your business at www.aesnation.com.