Podcast appearances and mentions of Angie Hicks

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angie's List (now called Angi). She started the company at just 23, going door-to-door as a self-described introvert and non-salesperson, and turned it into a national platform trusted by millions. During our conversation, we discuss what it takes to lead with authenticity and build lasting impact.  Key Learnings Lead by listening and showing up. Whether it's knocking on doors as a 23-year-old or meeting employees during office hours as CEO, Angie reminds us that being present, paying attention, and seeking feedback is the heart of leadership. Focus on people and learning. Angie's career filter is simple: Do I like the people I'm working with? Am I learning new things? If yes, keep going. If not, it's time to reconsider. Excellence isn't just about results. It's about the environment and growth around you. Take your work seriously, but not yourself. Confidence, humility, and authenticity go hand in hand. Angie shows us that you can be ambitious and driven without losing sight of the human side of leadership. From Angie... My co-founder, Bill Osterle, came to me when I was a senior in college and said, "Hey, I've got a crazy idea. Your parents are gonna hate it. But why don't we start a business?" I talked to my parents, talked to my friends, and then I ended up talking to my grandfather who was incredibly conservative. He grew up in the Depression, very fiscally responsible. "What do you have to lose? You're 22, your parents aren't going to let you starve, and you're not trying to support a family, so why don't you try it?" I was so taken aback by his response that that comment was probably what pushed me over the edge. I think young people can do this a lot, as we tend to overthink decisions. Sometimes people see things in you that you don't see in yourself, and you've gotta have a little faith. What better time to have a little faith than when you're young and carefree? Work hard, and things will come your way. We started in 1995. It was an offline world. We started as a call-in service and a monthly newsletter. The first name of the company was Columbus Neighbors. We left it like that for a year, and people just didn't get it. They thought the newsletter was the list. We decided to do a rebranding nine months in. We had two options: The List or Jackie's List (Jackie was the mother of one of our investors who knew everybody). At the last minute, Bill said maybe it should be Angie's List. "She does answer the phone." Going door to door was hard. There was a lot of crying, I will be honest. I was selling something that wasn't concrete. "Hey, so when you need a plumber, you're gonna call me and I'm gonna help you find a plumber. And then when you hire someone, you're gonna tell me about it." I viewed it as a numbers game. I need to knock on so many doors every day, and that's just what I'm going to do. Hopefully, if I stay on my pitch and I knock on enough doors, I will sell the right number of memberships. If I was selling one or two memberships a day, that's great. No business was gonna be built on me selling one or two memberships a day, but that's where we were. Sometimes you have to do the hard stuff. Sometimes you have to do the stuff you're not good at, and you have to figure out ways to work around it. Because no matter what you do in your career, there's gonna be stuff you don't love. I broke it down by like, I'm gonna do it for these two hours. I'm a believer in the you can do anything for a year philosophy. I could do anything for an hour a day. So you have to kind of disconnect and treat it that way, as this is like taking my medicine. But you do win every once in a while. And it is fun when you win. It is fun when you sell something. The day Patty gave me her church directory was the best day ever. You gotta celebrate the little wins as well in life. Starting a business is a long journey. It is more of a marathon than a sprint. There's usually not this burst of momentum where everything rolls your way. It's building blocks along the way. If you don't celebrate those little wins and you only focus on, oh, I'm not gonna be happy until we're at 10,000 members, that could be years. You need things to keep you going every day. Patty lived near Bill, so she kinda liked him too, but I think there was a little bit of entrepreneur in Patty. Patty needed nothing from us. She had lived in Columbus her entire life. She had renovated a 1920s house. All she was able to do was give. She knew everybody. But I think she just loved the spirit. You don't know whether that's door seven, door one, door 57, you don't know. But there is typically a breakthrough. Staying true and persistent, you know, there probably weren't a lot of women starting businesses going door to door in 1995, and Patty was like, look, she's got some gumption. She's tackling a business that in many ways is a man's world. Construction is a man's world. Whether that's starting a business or finding the right boss, or finding the right position, that same lesson is the same. I talk to young people, I say, Hey, you can do marketing anywhere. There's any company you can do marketing. When it comes to me... Go where you're gonna be with somebody who believes in you. That's gonna invest in you, because that's actually what's gonna change your trajectory. It's not the name on the company that's gonna change your trajectory. It's actually who's got your back, who's coaching you, that's going to make the biggest difference. The next inflection point for me was when we opened in Cleveland the year after that. It was the first market we had opened from scratch. I remember I went one morning and picked up the newspaper, picked up the Plain Dealer at the bagel shop across the street from my office. And there it was, our little two-by-three ad that said, "Tired of lousy service" with some clip art. I was so excited. I was like, This is amazing. We're in Cleveland. This is gonna be so great. And then I remember telling Bill, "We're gonna get so many calls." And he's like, "We're gonna get so many calls." And I don't think we got any calls that day. The transition from individual contributor to leading others was a horrible transition. It's actually really hard. I tell people that all the time because if you think about who do we promote in companies, we promote really strong individual performers. The skills that make us really good individual performers do not necessarily make us good leaders, managers, et cetera, because it's actually a whole different skillset. I was that overachiever kind of controller, let me just do it type person. You have to actually train yourself to not do those things because no one's ever going to be successful and learn if you're just over there stepping in. The early days when I was young and trying to manage people, not good. Not good at all. I ended up leaving for a year and a half to go to business school. I was pretty burnt out on the business, and I probably would've left the business had I not gone. It gave me a chance to reflect on where I've been and step back. Now I understand, I'm not in the pressure cooker. I can see where I've mistepped. I left when I was 25, three years in. The business had gotten big enoug,h and we decided to bring in a CEO because the 22- 23-year-old was kinda like, maybe we need some leadership here. My co-founder joined full-time at that point and came in as CEO. I joke around, I'm like, take a break. I was still keeping the books. The TV commercial was a hundred thousand dollars, which I had to convince our board on. I was like, look, either we try this or we just close Cleveland because there is no scenario here that we're gonna build a business with door-to-door sales at the rate we're moving. We basically took everything on Cleveland, which was $100,000. I would've been devastated had it failed. People started calling. I was so excited. Then all of a sudden it just kinda went bananas. You realize there's a lot of people with this problem. Doors slammed in my face at that point, not as much of an issue. And then we ended up being in Boston and Washington, and a bunch of other cities. Every time we'd go to a city, I'd fly in, and I would open the paper, and I would get all happy. The TV commercials themselves were funny because I can't do anything for fun anymore without seeing myself in the commercial. I did the first one, and they're like, listen, we're just gonna, we're not gonna tell anybody. It's just gonna go on, you know, we're just gonna do it really quietly. I was like, great. Okay, fine. And then it kind of took off. I had young kids at the time. I wouldn't let us advertise on kids' shows. There was never us on Disney Channel or Nickelodeon because I didn't want that. But the kids would see me on TV. You know, they would see me doing interviews. It happened for them at such a young age that they just kind of thought that's what parents did. I remember one of my kids coming home in middle school and being like, I can't believe you didn't tell me you were famous because it was finally, the friends had grown up enough that they were like, you know who her mom is, right? I became a little more closed off in my personal life as I became more public. Kids deserve to grow up in a world where they get to be kids and not have to deal with that stuff. In our little town, people were like, Oh yeah, she just lives here. And it became not a thing. It became more relevant to me when I was traveling. I started doing office hours. I did it on Fridays leading into the lunchtime, which, let's be honest, was probably one of the squishiest times of productive work. I was with a group of CEOs the other day, and I actually suggested, just try a little. It doesn't have to be a big thing. Just try a little and see where it takes you. The meetings were anything. It was career advice. What should I do? They might have ideas for the business. Hey, we should go into this line. I remember talking one day to our head of legal, and I was like, you know, I don't get open-door media requests anymore. And she kind of chuckled, and she said, That's because you have them all the time. You allow problems to come to you before they're big problems, so they become less of a thing. I'd rather people bring their concerns internally first and listen to 'em and address 'em when you can. They always come internally first, whether it's from an employee, whether it's from a customer. It's just how we handle those things as to whether they blow up into something bigger. I always tried to give them something in return. They come to talk to me and I'd introduce 'em to someone who would help. I'd open a door for them. To this day, I still love talking to customers. I think we live in a very digital age, and I feel like we don't talk to one another very much. People like people. They need to feel heard and have things resolved. I took that office hours idea, and now I do it with customers, so any pro can sign up and talk to me. Gives me a chance to understand, get a pulse on what's going on. The people on the front line are the ones who are making your brand. The marketing team might make some great social posts and some great TV ads. But many times, the people who are manning the phones or your chats are the ones that are leaving a more lasting impression on your brand than anything else. How do you bring the voice of the customer into the organization? Not everybody in our company is a homeowner. How do you make sure they can understand the customer? What's life like as a small business owner, as a pro? What's it like for a homeowner when something goes awry on their worst day? How do I bring those stories to life? I had to convince myself that it was a good use of time. Busy people who have lots of responsibility are active doers, overachievers, to sit back and talk and listen feels like, Okay, am I moving the needle? It feels a bit too squishy. That's why I would treat it just like some of the other things. I will give it an hour a week. Let's see what happens there. I could see the payoff. I can't go spend 30% of my time doing this, but there is a portion of time that I do dedicate. Feedback is a gift and something you should seek out. But yeah, it doesn't always feel great. One of the hardest pieces of advice I got came at a time when we were actually trying to do a transaction. They said, "You have an executive presence issue." And I was like, what? They said, "You're too nice to everybody. It doesn't help the company." I can't tell you how much that comment just killed me. But then I went out and got an executive coach, and I reflected on it. In many ways, it made me a better CEO. I learned that I could be me and I could still be nice and I could be kind, but there are moments I have to be clear. When I'm looking to promote someone or hire someone, knowing your stuff is super important. You don't want this person, who says, I'm the one who always knows the answer. You want someone who can learn from their team. I spent most of my career running marketing, and marketing moves fast. Some of the youngest members of the team are teaching me more things over the years than even some of the more seasoned marketing people. How are you constantly having a view about learning and staying smart in the trade? The ability to just be a good partner or work with people is important. Your job's not to come in and knock down walls. It's actually to build relationships because you can't do everything yourself. How are you at building cross-department relationships? My advice to recent grads: One of my favorites, take your work very seriously. Be good at what you do. Don't always be looking for that next thing that you gotta go tackle. Do what's in front of you first. Don't take yourself too seriously. You come out, you're like, Oh, I have all of these credentials. I should therefore be able to do these things. Sometimes the envelopes need stuffed and we might all do that together. So don't take yourself too seriously. We're gonna do this together. Be open to feedback and to helping others. Don't be afraid when people suggest things that seem totally counter. I think sometimes we get too rigid in our plans. I use Angie's List as an example. I was supposed to be a consultant. I was supposed to go be a business consultant, but then Bill comes in and says, hey, what about this? I could have easily been a business consultant and had a nice life. But I chose that door. A lot of times, people get a little too narrow in their focus and miss opportunities. So stay open to that. For me, it's all about the people you work with. Working with people that you're learning from, that believe in you, that's all that matters. I overindex there. People ask me, how are you still doing this after 30 years? I ask myself two questions, and if I can answer yes to those two questions, I'm in. If I answer no, I'm out. The two things are: Do I like the people I'm working with, and am I learning new things? When you're as long in your career as I am, you have to dedicate time and effort to learning new things so that you don't become that person that is like, we do this because we've always done it this way. Which I think is just like the worst line ever. Reflection Questions Angie's grandfather asked, "What do you have to lose?" when she was 22 and hesitating about starting a business. What decision are you currently overthinking that you might need to just take a leap on while you're young (or young enough) and the risk is manageable? S She says the skills that make us really good individual performers don't necessarily make us good leaders. If you've recently been promoted or are leading others, what specific "doer" habits do you need to let go of so your team can learn and succeed? Angie stayed at Angi for 30 years by asking herself two questions: "Do I like the people I'm working with?" and "Am I learning new things?" How would you honestly answer those two questions about your current role? If the answer to either is no, what does that tell you?

On today's episode, Kara welcomes Angie Hicks, Co-Founder of Angi — the groundbreaking brand formerly known as Angie's List that helped define the home services space for the digital age.Angie started Angie's List back in 1995 as a recent college grad, going door-to-door to sign up new members. What began as a small directory in Columbus, Ohio has grown into a trusted national platform that connects homeowners with skilled home service professionals. Over the past 30 years, Angie has helped lead the brand through incredible growth — including an IPO, a major acquisition, a rebrand to Angi, and most recently, a new chapter as a standalone public company.In this episode, Angie shares what it takes to build a legacy brand and keep it relevant through decades of disruption. We dive into how Angi is using AI and smarter matching tools to modernize the home improvement experience, why she believes the trades are among the most “AI-proof” careers of the future, and the leadership lessons she's learned from listening to millions of customers. From grit and reinvention to empathy and long-term vision, Angie's story is packed with insights for founders, leaders, and anyone navigating change. Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Angie Hicks and Angi:https://www.angi.comhttps://www.instagram.com/angihttps://www.instagram.com/the.angiehickshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-hicks-30566https://www.linkedin.com/company/angi Sponsored By:Chewy - Send your pet's wish to Chewy.com/ChewyClaus and it might become a reality. Plus, your wish means Chewy will donate five meals to pets in need.LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free.AuraFrames - Visit AuraFrames.com and get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code KARA at checkout.LifeMD - Get 50% off their Weight Management Program plus free shipping. Visit lifemd.com/KARA to activate the offer.Function Health - My first 1,000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Go to FunctionHealth.com/KARA or use code KARA100 at sign-up. Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/777

The holiday real estate season has arrived, and it may be one of the most strategic times of the year for homebuyers and sellers. This week on Real Estate Today, we dig into how the housing market is performing right now, whether home prices are still rising or beginning to level out, and why this festive season may offer unique opportunities for anyone looking to make a move before the New Year. We also explore the ups, downs, and even the funny moments that real estate pros experience during the holidays. Guests include Mike Ferrante, REALTOR® from Cleveland; Seb Frey, Silicon Valley real estate broker and host of the YouTube channel Seb Frey TV; Jenny Smith, REALTOR® with Jenny Smith & Associates in Georgia; Patrick Roach, president and co-founder of Southwestern Real Estate in Illinois; Angie Hicks, founder of the home services website Angi; and Kirsten Jordan, real estate broker with the Corcoran Group and alum of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing New York." Plus, in our Hot or Not segment, we break down this season's top holiday home design trends, including the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic, bright multicolored Christmas lights, and the rise of artificial Christmas trees.

The holiday real estate season has arrived, and it may be one of the most strategic times of the year for homebuyers and sellers. This week on Real Estate Today, we dig into how the housing market is performing right now, whether home prices are still rising or beginning to level out, and why this festive season may offer unique opportunities for anyone looking to make a move before the New Year. We also explore the ups, downs, and even the funny moments that real estate pros experience during the holidays. Guests include Mike Ferrante, REALTOR® from Cleveland; Seb Frey, Silicon Valley real estate broker and host of the YouTube channel Seb Frey TV; Jenny Smith, REALTOR® with Jenny Smith & Associates in Georgia; Patrick Roach, president and co-founder of Southwestern Real Estate in Illinois; Angie Hicks, founder of the home services website Angi; and Kirsten Jordan, real estate broker with the Corcoran Group and alum of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing New York." Plus, in our Hot or Not segment, we break down this season's top holiday home design trends, including the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic, bright multicolored Christmas lights, and the rise of artificial Christmas trees.

SHOW NOTES: In this home improvement episode, find out what defines a truly green product, get tips on designing a room that grows with your child, and discover how to create a stunning countertop in a weekend without breaking the bank. Plus, get answers to questions from homeowners just like you for more DIY projects! - Green Products: Go beyond the labels and learn what defines truly green products for your home. - Advice from Angie: The founder of Angie.com offers DIY advice. - Kids' Rooms: Design space-saving rooms that can adapt to your growing kids.   Q & A: - Painting: Dan wants to paint his vinyl siding. He'd be setting himself up for years of repainting it, so we suggest changing the color of his door, trim, or shutters instead. - Plumbing: Barbara's toilet makes a bubbling sound and doesn't fully flush. A partial obstruction may be causing a venting issue that needs to be unblocked with an auger. - HVAC: Carl is concerned about a new refrigerant that replaced Freon in 2023, but it's more efficient and environmentally friendly. - Bath Remodel: Who should you use for bathroom remodeling? Macey should determine exactly what she wants done and then get bids on the specs from experienced bathroom contractors. - Epoxy Flooring: Applying a durable epoxy coating is a DIY project that Greg can do to make a concrete floor more attractive. - Foundation: Brenda's poured concrete basement walls are starting to crumble. She needs a structural engineer to determine how to make the proper repairs.   ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We'd love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thinking about remodeling your home? Whether you're upgrading for comfort, resale, or long-term value, we're sharing expert insights to help you remodel smart—and avoid costly mistakes. First, Dr. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of REALTORS®, highlights key findings from the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, including which home projects bring homeowners the most joy. Next, REALTOR® Michelle Doherty breaks down which areas of the home are worth updating to increase value and which renovations could hurt your home's resale potential. Then, Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angie's List (now Angi), shares money-saving strategies for homeowners planning a remodel; plus, get the latest insights from Angi's State of Home Spending Report. Finally, Jody Costello, founder of ContractorsFromHell.com, recounts her remodeling nightmare and offers essential tips for hiring trustworthy contractors and avoiding costly renovation pitfalls. From joyful upgrades to smart investments, this episode is your ultimate guide to remodeling right in 2025.

Thinking about remodeling your home? Whether you're upgrading for comfort, resale, or long-term value, we're sharing expert insights to help you remodel smart—and avoid costly mistakes. First, Dr. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of REALTORS®, highlights key findings from the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, including which home projects bring homeowners the most joy. Next, REALTOR® Michelle Doherty breaks down which areas of the home are worth updating to increase value and which renovations could hurt your home's resale potential. Then, Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angie's List (now Angi), shares money-saving strategies for homeowners planning a remodel; plus, get the latest insights from Angi's State of Home Spending Report. Finally, Jody Costello, founder of ContractorsFromHell.com, recounts her remodeling nightmare and offers essential tips for hiring trustworthy contractors and avoiding costly renovation pitfalls. From joyful upgrades to smart investments, this episode is your ultimate guide to remodeling right in 2025.

After the Trump administration ordered the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to a prison in El Salvador, the move is now being challenged by the U.S. Court of Appeals. President Trump and his team argued this move is legal under the Alien Enemies Act; however, a U.S. District Judge issued an order blocking the government from using this for deportations, setting the stage for a legal battle ahead. Former DOJ prosecutor James Trusty joins the Rundown to discuss the Trump administration's legal powers and limitations when it comes to deportations. Most people believe that owning a home is key to the American Dream; almost 84 percent of home buyers and over half of renters agree on this in the latest Angi American Dream Survey. Home ownership can be a challenging goal to aspire to, with a major focus on the 2024 presidential campaign being the issue of housing affordability. Angi cofounder Angie Hicks joins the podcast to explain the main obstacles Americans are facing when buying a home, how the issue of inventory may be resolved, and the emerging trend of DIY renovating. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Trump administration ordered the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to a prison in El Salvador, the move is now being challenged by the U.S. Court of Appeals. President Trump and his team argued this move is legal under the Alien Enemies Act; however, a U.S. District Judge issued an order blocking the government from using this for deportations, setting the stage for a legal battle ahead. Former DOJ prosecutor James Trusty joins the Rundown to discuss the Trump administration's legal powers and limitations when it comes to deportations. Most people believe that owning a home is key to the American Dream; almost 84 percent of home buyers and over half of renters agree on this in the latest Angi American Dream Survey. Home ownership can be a challenging goal to aspire to, with a major focus on the 2024 presidential campaign being the issue of housing affordability. Angi cofounder Angie Hicks joins the podcast to explain the main obstacles Americans are facing when buying a home, how the issue of inventory may be resolved, and the emerging trend of DIY renovating. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Trump administration ordered the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to a prison in El Salvador, the move is now being challenged by the U.S. Court of Appeals. President Trump and his team argued this move is legal under the Alien Enemies Act; however, a U.S. District Judge issued an order blocking the government from using this for deportations, setting the stage for a legal battle ahead. Former DOJ prosecutor James Trusty joins the Rundown to discuss the Trump administration's legal powers and limitations when it comes to deportations. Most people believe that owning a home is key to the American Dream; almost 84 percent of home buyers and over half of renters agree on this in the latest Angi American Dream Survey. Home ownership can be a challenging goal to aspire to, with a major focus on the 2024 presidential campaign being the issue of housing affordability. Angi cofounder Angie Hicks joins the podcast to explain the main obstacles Americans are facing when buying a home, how the issue of inventory may be resolved, and the emerging trend of DIY renovating. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angie Hicks has been the face of Angie's List (now called Angi) for decades. It's not a role she wanted, but she knows how important it is — and how to play it perfectly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does a long-term entrepreneur identify a good idea, scale it, and stay committed to that vision over 30 years? In this episode, Rich sits down with Angie Hicks, Co-founder and Chief Customer Officer at Angi, formerly Angie's list. They discuss building a business from the ground up, leading employees and external partners, and maintaining enthusiasm for a long-term goal. ---------Key Quotes: “ If you don't maintain the culture, it'll be a bad culture.” “When I think about whether I like what I'm doing, I base it on two factors. One, do I like the people I'm working with? And two, am I learning new things?”“Sometimes you have to force a learning function on the organization because it's important. Because the landscape shifts and you don't want to get caught flat-footed.”“Find your unit that you're going to evaluate things on. What is it? What is that process? And then make sure you can always pull back the layers to make sure that element is working well.”Practice Makes Profit: Solve challenges effectively and efficiently with solutional thinking. League of Strategic Minds [listener question]:    How can I help my team be more innovativeWinsights: Ideas for Advantage: Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay and HP Enterprises, said, “First, you need the right strategy. Less than perfect execution against the right strategy will probably work. 100 percent execution against the wrong strategy, won't.” Does your team have a strategy that you believe in and can help win in the market? If not, all the time you're spending on execution and tactics is being wasted. The motto is ready, aim, fire not just keep firing. Think first.--------Time stamps:(00:41) Deep Dive Interview with Angie(47:27) Practice Makes Profit486:57) League of Strategic Minds (50:11) Winsights, Ideas for Advantage  ---------Links:Submit a question for Rich to the League of Strategic Minds: https://www.strategyskills.com/strategic-minds-podcast/ Angie Hicks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-hicks-30566/Angi: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angi/Rich Horwath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richhorwath/Rich Horwath on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RichHorwathRich Horwath on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richhorwathceo/Strategic Thinking Institute Website: https://www.strategyskills.com/Inc. Magazine's Top 4 book for 2024: STRATEGIC  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Direction-Advantage-Executive-Excellence/dp/1394215339New executive development platform: Strategic Fitness System: http://www.Strategic-Fitness-System.com Sign up for Rich's free Strategic Thinker Newsletter: https://www.strategyskills.com/subscribe/[Subscribe to the Podcast] On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strategic-minds/id1748877976On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/57wbZTtLJhznc4OBCe0OE6?si=c2c74bbb9b4340e0&nd=1&dlsi=f9d56ce5aafd4941 

Angie Hicks, founder of Angi (formerly Angie's List), joins Guy on the Advice Line where they answer questions from three early-stage founders. First we meet Paige, a dirt bike rider in Southern California looking to expand her women's motocross clothing brand into retail stores. Then Dianne from Massachusetts, who's wondering how and when to bring on new leadership to help her grow her e-commerce homegoods business. And Keisha from Kansas City, who's hoping to reach new customers for her online Spanish language learning program.Thank you to the founders of McRey Motocross Co., Weston Table, and Bridge the Gap Spanish for being a part of our show.If you'd like to be featured on a future Advice Line episode, leave us a one-minute message that tells us about your business and a specific question you'd like answered. Send a voice memo to hibt@id.wondery.com or call 1-800-433-1298.And be sure to listen to Angi's founding story as told by Angie on the show in 2016.This episode was produced by Chris Maccini with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by John Isabella. Our audio engineer was Cena Loffredo.You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram and sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Leadership FactorAngie Hicks, "The Angie" of Angie's List which is now Angi.....shares the factor behind her and her incredible organization's success.In our heartfelt conversation, she shares her amazing career journey from starting a small business to becoming a national brand.No matter if you're an entrepreneur starting a business or a senior leader within an organization, you can benefit from the lesson and stories that Angie shares here.You won't want to miss it!You'll Also Discover:What's it like being “The Angie”.A Powerful Focus on Authenticity.Why Being an Introverted Leader Power.How to Recognize Your Own Leadership Style.A Strategy to Boost Your and Your Team's Engagement.How to Scale Trust with Millions.Why a Bad Review is Good!A Tip to Stay Calm in a Crisis.What She Learned from a Harvard MBA.Why Learned a Trade Is an Important Career Option.Time Stamps;Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Angie Hicks00:02 - The Importance of Leadership in Job Satisfaction00:05 - Building Authentic Relationships in Business00:26 - Navigating Challenges as a Shy Leader11:22 - Exploring the Role of Trust in Business24:24 - Emphasizing the Value of Trade Skills30:02 - The Power of Persistence and Learning35:42 - Conclusion and Key TakeawaysTakeaways:People quit people, not companies; leadership is crucial for employee retention and engagement.A supportive leader who invests in your career can significantly enhance your job satisfaction.Authenticity in leadership creates trust and strengthens connections with both employees and customers.Finding joy and learning opportunities in your work environment is essential for long-term happiness.Fostering a culture of open communication and support can transform workplace dynamics.Experience and reflection can help you navigate the challenges of being a leader.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Angie Hicks co-founder of Angie's List is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show amfm, iHeart radio, Podcastone. She talks about the humble beginnings of the company knocking on doors to ensure homeowners can find reputable and recommended resources for projects around the house. "Dream Big and follow your dreams; try different avenues and accept opportunities."

In this insightful interview on The Money Pit Home Improvement Show, Angie Hicks, founder of Angie's List (now ANGI), discusses the ongoing challenges homeowners face in finding trustworthy contractors, the shortage of skilled labor, and the importance of making informed decisions when it comes to home repairs and maintenance. Angie offers practical advice on budgeting for home upkeep, deciding between DIY and hiring a pro, and essential safety tips like knowing how to shut off the main water valve. This interview is a must-listen for homeowners looking to navigate the complexities of home improvement, as Angie provides valuable insights on avoiding costly mistakes and finding the right help when needed. Topics include: Finding Reliable Contractors • Angie explains the difficulty many homeowners face in finding qualified contractors due to the small business nature of most pros. They often lack large marketing budgets, making them hard to find. • ANGI helps homeowners by providing reviews and recommendations based on feedback from real customers who have used these services. Skilled Labor Shortage • The hosts and Angie discuss the increasing shortage of skilled tradespeople, which stems partly from a lack of vocational training in schools. Many young people are encouraged to pursue college rather than trades. • The unrealistic expectations created by home improvement TV shows and the lack of basic home maintenance knowledge in younger generations are also contributing factors. DIY vs. Hiring a Professional • Angie advises homeowners to consider whether they have the tools, talent, and time before tackling a DIY project. If any of these are lacking, it's often better to hire a pro. Home Safety Essentials • Angie stresses the importance of knowing how to shut off the main water valve and having a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. These small steps can prevent minor issues from becoming major disasters. Are Home Warranties Worth It? • Angie recommends homeowners carefully review the details of home warranties. While they can provide protection, it's important to understand what's covered and what's not, as well as who will be performing the repairs. Tracking Key Home Components • Keeping an inventory of major home systems like the roof, furnace, and air conditioner helps homeowners plan for repairs or replacements. This avoids unexpected expenses and helps with budgeting. Budgeting for Home Maintenance: • Angie suggests homeowners set aside 1-2% of their home's value annually for maintenance. She encourages new homeowners to inspect their homes critically, as they would when buying, to prioritize repairs and improvements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans from every generation still believe that owning their home is one the greatest investments they will make and a key component of realizing their own version of the 'American Dream'. But rising prices and tighter supply have made that dream less of a reality for many. Angie Hicks, the founder of Angi and one of the country's leading real estate luminaries, explains how to find value and quality in today's market, and how to properly maintain that important and emotional financial asset once you own it. Plus, volatility is continuing to wear its September best as the stock market rallied last week to recover all of the losses from the prior week. As the Fed prepares to lower interest rates this week, expect the choppiness to continue. LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES: https://watchcharts.com/watches/brand_index/rolex https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/income-poverty-health-insurance-coverage.html https://www.angi.com/articles/author/angie-hicks https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-8710971 https://www.investopedia.com/federal-reserve-september-2024-meeting-preview-interest-rates-8711495 https://www.newyorkfed.org/microeconomics/sce.html#/ https://watchcharts.com/watches/brand_index/rolex https://futureproofhq.com/festival/agenda/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans from every generation still believe that owning their home is one the greatest investments they will make and a key component of realizing their own version of the 'American Dream'. But rising prices and tighter supply have made that dream less of a reality for many. Angie Hicks, the founder of Angi and one of the country's leading real estate luminaries, explains how to find value and quality in today's market, and how to properly maintain that important and emotional financial asset once you own it. Plus, volatility is continuing to wear its September best as the stock market rallied last week to recover all of the losses from the prior week. As the Fed prepares to lower interest rates this week, expect the choppiness to continue. LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES: https://watchcharts.com/watches/brand_index/rolex https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/income-poverty-health-insurance-coverage.html https://www.angi.com/articles/author/angie-hicks https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-8710971 https://www.investopedia.com/federal-reserve-september-2024-meeting-preview-interest-rates-8711495 https://www.newyorkfed.org/microeconomics/sce.html#/ https://watchcharts.com/watches/brand_index/rolex https://futureproofhq.com/festival/agenda/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angie Hicks, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer of Angi Angie shares the unlikely story of how she became an entrepreneur as a 22-year-old right out of college. We explore the origins of Angie's List, including how they created a marketplace startup before it became popular, why the company bears her name and the marketing tactics the company used to grow to attract venture capital funding and eventual acquisition. We learn how anyone can be an entrepreneur or startup founder, even if you don't consider yourself a risk-taker. Angie provides a rare glimpse into her leadership approach and how the company maintains a people-first and adaptable culture. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/blindpodcast⁠

In 1995, Angie Hicks spent all of her time going door-to-door in Columbus, Ohio, trying to sign people up for a new home services referral business.Today, Angie's List, now rebranded to Angi™, is a household name, referring millions of members to plumbers, painters, and more. Want to read the feature articles I write for my Inc. Magazine byline?https://www.inc.com/author/bryan-elliottConnect with me personally on social media:Instagram: http://instagram.com/1goodbrainTwitter: https://twitter.com/BryanElliottSee my film and commercial production work here:http://bit.ly/thegoodbrainworkFor business inquiries: producer@thegoodbrain.comSpecial thanks to our sponsor Plunge!Introducing the all-new Plunge All-In! It will transform your wellness routine—and your life—as our most revolutionary Plunge yet. Here are some of the features I'm excited about:➡️ Powerful cooling down to 37°F➡️ Smartphone connectivity for ultimate control➡️ Sleek exterior designThe all-in-one design offers a truly plug-and-plunge set-up and makes maintenance super easy thanks to very accessible filter. Check it out! Special Thanks to our Sponsor WeWork!With WeWork On Demand, you can book co-working space by the day and meeting rooms by the hour at locations around the world. As a part of the Behind the Brand community, you can get 50% off your next co-working space booking. Head to we.co/bryan50 to download the WeWork app and enter code BRYAN50 to get 50% off your next booking. visit https://we.co/behindthebrandSpecial Thanks to our Sponsor WHOOP!Use my special link and get a great deal on a new WHOOP 4.0.WEAR IT ANY-WEARComfortable enough to wear non-stop thanks to new, durable SuperKnit bands, but flexibly designed to be worn off your wrist in new WHOOP Body apparel.WAKE UP AT THE OPTIMAL TIMESet a haptic alarm that gently vibrates to wake you at the optimal time based on your sleep needs and cycles.MONITOR YOUR HEALTHA robust sensor suite allows you to monitor your key vital signs: Blood oxygen levels, skin temperature readings, and heart rate metrics.GET MORE ACCURATE DATA5 LEDs and 4 photodiodes capture your data more often than most wearables, providing best-in-class accuracy validated in lab studies and with third-party testing.TRACK METRICS 24/7Wirelessly charge your WHOOP with a waterproof* battery pack and capture data continuously—even while in the shower or washing dishes.Support the Show.

Angie Hicks is the co-founder of Angi (formerly Angie's List). She started Angie's List in 1995, which has grown over nearly 30 years from supporting a few cities, to the first national digital directory for home improvement, through an IPO, an acquisition and a rebrand.Hicks has worn many different hats during her time at Angi, but today, she is focused on getting back to basics and meeting directly with hundreds of customers to understand their needs, ensuring their feedback shapes Angi's future.***CHA-CHING! Customers are rushing to your store. Do you have a point-of-sale system you can trust or is it (ahem) a real P.O.S.? You need Shopify for retail.Shopify POS is your command center for your retail store. From accepting payments to managing inventory, Shopify has EVERYTHING you need to sell in person. Get hardware that fits your business. Take payments by smartphone, transform your tablet into a point-of-sale system, or use Shopify's POS Go mobile device for a battle-tested solution.Plus, Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way.Do retail right with Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/founderhour. Once again, go to www.shopify.com/founderhour to take your retail business to the next level today.***The Founder Hour is brought to you by Outer. Outer makes the world's most beautiful, comfortable, innovative, and high-quality outdoor furniture - ALL from sustainable materials - and is the ONLY outdoor furniture with a patented built-in cover to make protecting it effortless. From teak chairs to fire pit tables, everything Outer makes has the look and feel of what you'd expect at a 5-star resort, for less than you'd pay at a big box store for something that won't last.For a limited time, get 10% off at www.liveouter.com/thefounderhour. Terms and conditions apply. ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.twitter.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

Hear from the Angie behind Angi - the home services powerhouse formerly known as Angie's List. Imagine being a shy recent college grad and launching a service business -- by knocking on doors.... Now imagine evolving it into an international corporation. Angie Hicks describes this remarkable entrepreneurial story – and why she is encouraging others on their own business path – in the skilled trades. Oh, and why she would never encourage anyone to try to hang wallpaper with their spouse! Marketers will appreciate this informative conversation around Angie's 25+ year story of brand building, innovative growth strategies, and how tenacity can make all the difference in scaling a startup into an industry leader.  It's fun to hear how Angie applied scrappy early stage local marketing tactics --  and the difference it made when she placed her first major media with an NPR sponsorship that helped explode the brand's early visibility! Everybody said that little ad wasn't going to work, but you know what? It worked. And the phone started ringing, and we started selling memberships. And within the year, a thousand homeowners had joined in Columbus. Maybe I was a fearless marketer that I was willing to try anything. Gotta love audio. It's part of why Angie is now hosting her own podcast, "Trade Up with Angi," which I'm proud to have produced through Moss Appeal, with Steve Lack as expert editor. Trade Up with Angi Podcast art - Epi 1 Why? The Angi goal was, and is, to help homeowners get home projects done well.  But it's also to help home service professionals grow their business, and podcast lets Angie, now Chief Customer Officer, continue her customer conversations and spotlight some inspiring pros who speak to how rewarding – and  well-paid  -- the trades can be.  We talk a lot about being entrepreneurs, but we don't talk enough about the local plumber being an entrepreneur, which they absolutely are. From Angi's corporate milestones – including the rebrand in 2021 – we truly get the insider's scoop on leadership philosophies to brand evolution, nurturing connections, and the power of grit, ingenuity and keeping people at the core of your business. But it's clear her warmth and approachability are hand carved into Angi's community-focused culture.  I loved hearing Angie's personal musings on a growth mindset, purpose-driven leadership, the value of building relationships, and just when she realized she needed to build a relationship with an expert for her own home projects!   People in the trades really like what they do and I think that's something we should be talking about more, especially with GenZ: it's really important for them that they find real value and satisfaction in their career, and I think the trades can be a great option. And, I do not think AI is gonna take over the trades any time soon. -- Angie Hicks Chapters: 0:00 - Angie's Origin Story: From Door-to-Door in Ohio to IPO 3:45 - Early Marketing Wins: Newspapers, Trade Shows and NPR 08:54 - Launching 'Trade Up With Angi' Podcast (with Moss Appeal!) 9:04 - Making it Personal: Staying Connected Through Team & Customer Relationships 11:36 - Angie's Own Evolution: From Co-Founder to Chief Customer Officer 13:57 - Strategic Rebrand: Unveiling Angi and Expanded Service Offerings 20:47 - The Value of Considering the Skilled Trades, Being a Part of the Community and Leading with Purpose  

December 19, 2023 - Angie Hicks

December 19, 2023 - Angie Hicks

Bill Oesterle just wanted an easier way to renovate his home. Angie Hicks was a bright young intern. From answering phones to half of a Billion dollars. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it's us. But we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients, so here's one of those. [BWS Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast, Dave Young here alongside Stephen Semple. And we're just talking about businesses and what are the little pivots that they made along the way that turned them into empires, from mom and pop kind of things? And today, Stephen, you told me we're talking about Angie's List. Stephen Semple: That's right. Dave Young: I think that there's a person named Angie involved in this story. Stephen Semple: That's correct, Angie Hicks. Dave Young: Let's hear it. They haven't been around forever and they've made some interesting pivots as well. Stephen Semple: Yeah. They're actually now called just Angi, if you were to go to the website to pull them up, rather than Angie's List. But yeah, they were founded in 1995 by Angie Hicks and Bill Oesterle. And in 2011, they went public on NASDAQ. And 2013 they had 2 million subscribers. And in March of 2021, IAC, who's also the owners of Home Advisor, bought the company for $500 million. And it's estimated they do about $350 million a year in revenue today. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: That's rags to riches. Stephen Semple: Yeah, it sure is. Dave Young: So they've been around longer than I thought. Stephen Semple: They predate the internet, really, like 1995. And that's the other part that I found surprising. It's like, 1995? No one was online in 1995. Dave Young: Tell me more. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So Bill had this small private equity firm, and he had hired Angie to work there as an intern. So she worked there for a year as an intern. And after the internship, Bill reached out to hire her. He said, "I have this idea, but what you need to do is you need to move here to Columbus." And he'd raised some money. And he said to her, "You need to commit to doing this for a year." And Angie describes herself as very risk-adverse and not at all entrepreneurial, so she wasn't sure if she should do this. So she asked around for advice. And what I love was the advice her grandfather gave her. And her grandfather surprised her, because her grandfather is very conservative. Here's what he said. He said, "Well, what's the difference between being 22 and looking for a job and being 23 and looking for a job?" Dave Young: Not a whole lot. Stephen Semple: Right? So she was like, "Well, that makes a lot of sense," so off she went, because really what's the risk? A year later, you're looking for a job. What's the difference? So the idea that came about that Bill had for Angie's List landed because of Bill's experience renovating his home in Columbus. He had recently renovated a home in Indianapolis, and he had used this local service called Unified Neighbors. So somebody had this service called Unified Neighbors, which was really a list of who was good and not good in the home improvement space. Dave Young: That's been a huge problem for people over the years. Stephen Semple: Absolutely. And he just assumed that, when he went to Columbus, that Columbus would have a service just like that. And what he discovered was, it didn't. And what he discovered was most places don't. So he saw this as an opportunity because this didn't exist. And so what they decide they'd do was start their own,

“It's less about what you do or where you do it, but more about the people you work with. That's what's going to make a difference - learn from great people and grow.” Angie Hicks is the Co-founder of Angie's List & Chief Customer Officer at Angie Home Services. Angie Co-founded Angie's List in 1995 and served as CMO and on the company's Board of Directors. In 2007 she led the merger with IAC Home Advisors to form Angie Home Services. Angie received her MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from DePaul University, which has honored her with a Distinguished Alumni Award for Management and Entrepreneurship, and with the Robert C McDermott Medal for Excellence and Entrepreneurship. Angie's also the recipient of numerous awards including the Indiana Commission for Women Torchbearer Award for Entrepreneurial Accomplishments, the TechPoint Trailblazer Award, Harvard Business School's Alumni Achievement Award, and Woman Tech founder of the Year. In this P&G Alumni Enrichment webinar, you'll enjoy hearing about Angie's personal story of entrepreneurship, and navigating through work and life's many changes.

“It was miserable…I had a lot of doors shut in my face.” Angie Hicks is a self-described introvert who thought she was destined for a career as an accountant. So how then did she decide on starting a business by going door to door on the streets of Columbus, Ohio? The Angie's List co-founder talks about how it all started, growing up in Fort Wayne and life lessons learned from her parents.

Angie Hicks is the co-founder of and namesake behind Angie's List, now known as Angi. Angie joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Angie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional development; entrepreneurship; leadership; sales; hiring; branding; customer-centricity; and much more.

In January of 2017, Angie Hicks joined High Alpha Partner Eric Tobias for a discussion about her entrepreneurship journey. Angie is the Co-Founder of Angie's List, which was since acquired by Home Advisor in 2017 (and is more recently known as Angi). Angie's List began with Angie going door to door hoping to get more than 30 people to sign up and later scaled to over 5 million users.  In this episode, Angie shares her advice about: How to evolve alongside your company How to gain the strength to push through the hard times in entrepreneurship Why people have affinity for people more than brands How to navigate being the only woman in the room

Terri Brax — Lessons in Resilience, The Power of the Collective, Rightful Spotlights, Women in Tech, Dialing Up the Change, and Much More!“I was able to come into the tech community that was happening in Chicago at that time, and things were just kind of lifting off the ground. There was so much work to do on so many different levels.  But there was also this community of people there that I found, that I had never been exposed to before, that felt like, let's go change the world. As difficult as it was being a woman of color coming into that, there was also a very special camaraderie and we have your back at the same time. At that point, less than 3% of all startups were led by women.” —Terri BraxTerri Brax (@terribrax) is an entrepreneur, connector and community builder. She is the founder of TeacherCare (@teachercare), a nationwide agency for private teachers and the founder and CEO of Women Tech Founders (@womentechfounders), a leading voice for the tech startup ecosystem around female entrepreneurs.Through Women Tech Founders, Terri builds opportunities that advance innovation and leadership in underrepresented communities. In this role, she's helped thousands of female founders across the nation and beyond. Her community-building work has been honored by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and former Mayor Rahm Emanual. And she's interviewed trailblazers like Senator Tammy Duckworth, State Representative Susana Mendoza and cofounder Angie Hicks of Angie's List. Terri has been recognized as a Forbes Woman, WGN's MVP, the Tribune's Most Remarkable Woman, the Herald's Influential Woman in Business, 50 on Fire's Civic Leader, and featured in Crain's, The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Forbes, among others.Terri also organizes events for foster and at-risk families and participates in boards and activities that drive progressive communities forward. She is a speaker and leads panels on diversity, innovation, and community-building, and is a founding member of the Women's Entrepreneurial Institute.Terri connects people, organizations, and ideas to equalize power and unleash potential.Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Terri Brax (@terribrax) and Founded By Women host, Margie Chuang (@margiechuang)!For more about this episode, visit: https://www.foundedbywomen.com/podcast/terri-brax. ***Connect with Terri Brax on LinkedInConnect with Women Tech Founders: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeConnect with TeacherCareWebsite | Twitter | Facebook***If you have a moment, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps us to get more amazing guests on the show and grow the podcast. Thank you so much!***For more interviews with inspirational women building inspirational things, visit: https://www.foundedbywomen.com. Connect with Founded By Women host, Margie Chuang: Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow the Founded By Women journey: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

It’s a household name that many will recognize, you may have even used them for your home repairs, it’s “Angie’s List” the popular home services company that took the honey-do list to another level. We’re talking with Angie Hicks. The co-founder of Angie’s List on Powerful Women: Let’s Talk! Powerful Women: Let’s Talk is created by WGVU NPR and made possible by WGVU NPR sustaining monthly donors. Become a sustaining monthly donor now at wgvu.org/donate to support WGVU NPR’s local programs, including Powerful Women: Let’s Talk.

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 Brave New Business: Getting Back on the Job What are the best practices for returning to job sites and resuming projects? Watch this week's Brave New Business for tactical strategies and advice on getting back to work safely. Host Bill Darcy, NKBA CEO, was joined by Charlie Silva, President of Silva Brothers Construction and This Old House personality, John Colaneri, Designer/Developer and TV personality and Angie Hicks, Chief Customer Officer of ANGI Homeservices Inc. and Co-Founder of Angie's List. Brought to you by the NKBA, KBIS and Kitchen & Bath Business. Brave New Business: Getting Back on the Job by KBTalks - Powered by The NKBA is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

There’s no question that when it comes to opening a business there’s a lot to think about – what you want to do, how you are going to do it, who you will do it with, and where you will find the money to get started. But there are some other things that you may not think about that can influence your success from the start and into the future. Listen in as Angie Hicks, Co-Founder of Angie's List talks with Gene Marks about her experience starting right out of college and how she helped grow the business from just two people to over 3,500. Find out what she’s learned about being taken seriously, work-life balance, what your investors are looking for, and never giving up. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

Deemed as essential businesses, companies in the home service industry have had to rethink how they do business, including what they do, how they do it, and how they respond to customers throughout this pandemic. According to Angie Hicks, Co-Founder of Angie’s List, 90% of home service companies have made immediate changes in their procedures to cleaning, sanitation, and customer communication to ensure the safety of both their employees and their customers. But, in order to come out of these challenging times a stronger and better company, they have to think long term. Listen in as Gene Marks talks with Angie Hicks about how businesses need to adapt to these new times to not just survive the pandemic, but thrive afterwards. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

TechPoint is developing our tech ecosystem through the leadership of Mike Langellier. Mike grew up on a farm in rural Illinois, learning the work ethic he still executes today. Depauw University expanded his view to new ideas, particularly how economics "can explain real life." While searching for a three-week internship, he found Angie's List. Although only there for a short time, he had the conviction to pitch a new business structure idea to Angie Hicks and Scott Brenton. This moment was career-changing because Angie and Scott liked his plan, so he recognized that he had the power to make a difference. The same conviction led him to the Orr Fellowship, to marry his wife, and to start his own business with two young children after the stock market crash. Within 18 months, he built and sold MyJibe to return to Indianapolis as the leader of TechPoint. Now, TechPoint has nearly 1,000 people that they've placed into internships and job opportunities, as well as many programs for companies and employees to boost their tech expertise and resources. Tune in to learn about how to make quick business decisions to grow your company, about the resources TechPoint has for our tech community to grow, and about the Red Carpet Experience that TechPoint created to attract talent to Indianapolis. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Mike Langellier of TechPoint. Learn about TechPoint! Review the episode on iTunes, Twitter, and Facebook! Join our community on Patreon! What we tasted...2018 Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Check out our sponsors for this episode: Naptown Fitness - To start your health journey today, visit naptownfitness.com http://naptownfitness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/naptownfitness/ https://www.facebook.com/NapTownFitness FullStack PEO - Turnkey HR for Emerging Companies. https://www.fullstackpeo.com/drnkcltr https://www.linkedin.com/company/27092746/ https://twitter.com/fullstackpeo https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Consulting-Agency/FullStack-PEO-1107694849373703/ Sahm’s Coffee Cake - The official dessert of Indy Holidays. Available at all Sahm’s locations, Big Lug Canteen, Liter House, and Goose the Market. Don't forget to tell them we sent you! https://www.sahms.com Drink Culture Website: https://www.drnkcltr.com Drink Culture Newsletter: https://www.drnkcltr.com/newsletter/ Drink Culture Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drnkcltr Drink Culture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkculturepodcast/ Drink Culture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkculturepodcast Drink Culture YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrw7Fqfw4ZORgZMPJKio-A  

Aggressive Energy “How often and when do you find aggressive energy in your clinic?”  We hear from the CICM faculty Angie Hicks, Peter Mole, Magda Koc, Greg Lampert and Jason Davies. Also Magda Koc describes why the needles are inserted superficially when draining AE.

Confirming The CF “How do you know when you’re treating the CF?”  Danny Blyth chats to Magda Koc, Angie Hicks, Rebecca Avern, Greg Lampert, Peter Mole, Jonathan Pledger, and Jason Davies from the CICM faculty. Jonathan Pledger also describes when we treat the paired organs together, and when just one?  

In 1995, Angie Hicks lent her name to her new company, a service that crowdsourced reviews of local businesses. “It seemed like one of those inconsequential decisions you make when you’re 22,” says Hicks. It turned out to be anything but inconsequential, as her company, Angie’s List, would become a household name and a major player in the home services industry. In this episode of the Business of Home podcast, she talks with host Dennis Scully about the company’s humble beginnings in 1995, why the housing crisis was an opportunity in disguise, and how the interior design profession has changed over the years. This episode is sponsored by High Point Market.

Integrated Chinese Medicine Danny Blyth asks, “What does integrated Chinese Medicine mean to you and your practice” featuring CICM faculty members Angie Hicks, Peter Mole, Greg Lampert, Magda Koc, Jonathan Pledger, Jason Davies and Sam May. Angie Hicks also describes Appropriate needle technique when treating a spirit point.

Angie Hicks a fresh college grad accidentally started a business. She had very bad days and almost gave up. Later it was sold for multiple millions. Let us see how she did it.

Favourite Heart Point Danny Blyth asks the faculty of CICM “Which is your favourite point on the heart channel, and why?”  featuring Angie Hicks, Greg Lampert, Peter Mole, Magda Kocs, Jonathan Pledger, Sam May and Rebecca Avern. Peter Mole also describes How to differentiate between the four organs of Fire.

In 1995, Angie Hicks spent months going door-to-door in Columbus, Ohio, trying to get people to sign up for a new home services referral business. Today, Angie's List is a household name, referring millions of members to plumbers, painters, and more. PLUS in our postscript "How You Built That," we check back with Joel Crites who created the app Micro Fantasy, where fans can make predictions about what will happen next in a baseball game. (Original broadcast date: November 28, 2016)

Welcome to The Story After Show, Week 5!  In this week's show, CEO and Founder of The Mission, Chad Grills, talks with Stephanie Postles, Ian Faison, and special guest Ellen Petry Leanse as they discuss: the four BIG ideas/principles that come from the stories this week that feature Angie Hicks, Diane Greene, Steven Ross, and Daniel Alarick Plus, they show you how to apply these big ideas in your own life  We hope you enjoy this After Show. Whether you work in: business, technology, a startup, or something completely different, it's our goal to create an after show that helps give you actionable ideas and tactics to apply to your own life to increase your health, wealth, and wisdom!  Show Timestamps 1:10 Angie Hicks 12:28 Diane Greene 20:30 Steven Ross 27:10 Daniel Alarick

Episode 16 Angie's List: Bringing Customer Experience to Home Services In this episode of the CX Leader Podcast, Steve welcomes guest Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angie's List and chief customer officer for ANGI Home Services. Angie discusses Angie's List's beginning and how they became a disruptor to an entire business sector, bringing customer experience to the forefront of the home services industry. Read more about Angie Hicks at angiehicks.com. Read more about ANGI Home Services at www.angihomeservices.com. Learn more about Angie's List at www.angieslist.com.

Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Can you manage a B2B relationship with customer providers and consumers? In this episode, Angie Hicks, CCO of ANGI Homeservices and co-founder of Angie’s List, shares how she built Angie’s List into the valuable service provider tool it is today, and how she transitioned her entrepreneurial and marketing experience into the customer experience role she currently holds at ANGI Homeservices (which acquired Angie's List this year). 

Remodeling projects never seem to be quite as glamorous as what we see on TV. What do remodeling reality shows leave out? Kiel Hauck talks with Angie's List co-founder Angie Hicks about the realities of remodeling and how you can ensure a relatively smooth experience. Listen in!

In 1996, Angie Hicks spent hours reading contractor reviews to members over the phone. Today, the online review and referral service, Angie's List, is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Angie Hicks co-founder of Angie's List is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show amfm, iHeart radio, Podcastone. She talks about the humble beginnings of the company knocking on doors to ensure homeowners can find reputable and recommended resources for projects around the house. "Dream Big and follow your dreams; try different avenues and accept opportunities."

Your house is not just where you lay your head — it’s a pricey (and important) line item on your budget. Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List, fills us in on how not to get ripped off on home repairs. We’re also joined by PwC real estate expert Mitch Roschelle to talk about buying and selling smart. In Mailbag, we tackle marriage in retirement, and Roth 401(k)s.

What does it take to go from college intern, to start-up entrepreneur, to national brand to public company? Hear the valuable story of Angie’s List founder, Angie Hicks. Angie’s candid conversation with Robert and Kim offers vital tips for any entrepreneur, and is an inspiration to any listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Chat with the Experts, Kiel Hauck interviews Angie's List CMO and co-founder, Angie Hicks. During the interview, Hicks talks about the company's beginnings and shares some of her favorite service provider experiences. She also explains Angie's List's role in the upcoming Grand Prix race and discusses the Festival of Service. Listen in!

Angie Hicks shares her story of an introvert who sold subscriptions door-to-door to launch what we now all know as Angie’s List. She recalls her very first sale, the first step in co-founding the company where she now plays the high profile role of CMO and public face. Host Jeffrey Hayzlett asks the tough business questions and gets straightforward answers and life lessons for anyone who feel too shy to succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Industry’s Favorite SEO Podcast #EDGETALK : Forbes Innovation Summit – Interviews with John Nottingham, Angie Hicks, and Wayne Eckerle We have been talking to some of the brightest talents in the state and the country over the last two weeks – It has been amazing! We were at the […] The post appeared first on .

In the fourth installment of his podcast, Elder Law Today, Yale Hauptman, a practicing New Jersey elder law attorney, discusses how long term care planning actually decreases the likelihood of ever needing nursing home care.  Learn how the long term care system actually works to push people towards nursing homes when they have no more money.   Medicaid home based benefits often pay only a part of the cost of aides needed on a 24 hour 7 day a week basis, but will pay the entire cost of care if provided in a nursing home setting.  It is, therefore, important to plan ahead to have the funds available to be able to stay at home. Yale also reviews for listeners an unknown Veterans Administration benefit for eligible Veterans that can provide as much as $1800 per month in additional income to cover the cost of home aides and assisted living care.  The Veterans Aid and Attendance program can help qualified seniors preserve their much needed assets.  But Yale cautions that one must keep an eye on the next level of care so as not to jeopardize eligibility for other benefit programs down the road.  This requires the coordination of a long term care plan to meet all levels of care, not just the current one. In the second segment Yale interviews Angie Hicks of Angie’s List, a website offering reviews by consumers of local home improvement contractors.  Yale and Angie talk about how Angie’s List is seeing more inquiries in recent years by children who need help finding services for their parents who live long distances away.  Seeing the aging of America, Angie tells Yale that Angie’s List now offers ratings of various elder care services to assist families who are faced with the task of caring for the elderly members of the family unit from a distance. Click here to listen to the show. Visit Angie's ListTo subscribe to our podcasts click herePlease send us your feedback