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Podcaster: Jeff Peterson, Host of https://fuelingthetank.com/ (FuelingThe Tank) Grow as a podcaster I feel the most important part is to know what it is that you want your podcast to be. What is your purpose? What is it that is going to entertain you? Because that's what's going to bring your passion out. Go out and do it and then do it again. Don't think about creating a podcast because what you think is going to sell. Think about a podcast as far as what it means to you. Grow your audience It's everything outside of podcast that is the best thing to grow your audience.  It is on LinkedIn, it's your social media platforms or your personal platform as well. Putting yourself out there as who you are and bringing that purpose of your podcast, intertwining into our personal and LinkedIn network and that's where you're going to start to gain interest and people that are going to follow you.  The more organic, natural and authentic way of growing your listeners, that's where it's going to come from because people are more likely to engage with you.  Grow your return on investment The value in podcasting should never be about money. When I reach out to people for gas to BizTank, people sense the passion when I reach out to them and they want to help and be part of it even though they don't know me. If its purposeful and meaningful, you're going to get something out of what you're doing. Let's connect! Jeff Peterson https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsbizguy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BNmpcAJtRQ%2B%2Bp9i1XGyM1uA%3D%3D (linkedin.com/in/gsbizguy) http://www.fuelingthetank.com/ (FuelingTheTank.com ) jeff@genevasupply.com https://www.podcasttown.net/perfect-podcast-launch (Launch or Grow Your Show!) Wanna Stay Connected? https://zc.vg/CFpdb (Join the Mailing List) Got Questions? Elzie Flenard - The Mayor hello@podcasttown.net http://www.podcasttown.net/ (www.podcasttown.net) https://meet.zoho.com/mCv3bhwe8T (Attend The Boost Your Business Webinar)

Yoel Klein has coached and established countless start-offs, has successfully moved many businesses forward and is the author of several best-selling books on business and marketing. With more than fifteen years of experience as a business coach and marketing pioneer, Joel Klein CPBC offers principles to help people rise above the many challenges presented in business. Joel is the founder of Biztank, a platform that empowers Jewish start-ups and entrepreneurs with access to capital and business coaching, resulting in a vetted deal flow to seasoned investors. Biztank has invested in many successful businesses across many industries, and is always actively engaging with new ideas and avenues. The mantra of Joel Klein is "everyone deserves success" and this is proven by Joel's diligence and attention to every potential entrepreneur who comes to the Biztank office. Joel's client base includes, but is not limited to: businesses across the USA, Canada, London, Antwerp and Israel   This is the 4rd   of a 5 part series on financial literacy Episode Title: The success mindset. BIO:  In this interview: Follow your natural talents Be open to following the opportunities Business effectiveness vs Personal effectiveness Be determined Showcase your abilities  Focus on growth in your job Know your value Don't allow others peoples opinion   become your reality Hashem has given you gifts you must bring them to the world!

Jeff Peterson is the Co-founder of Geneva Supply, one of the fastest growing companies recognized by Entrepreneur magazine. A true business explorer who shies away from self-designating himself as an entrepreneur, Peterson often tells others, “That’s for you to determine, not me.” In addition to serving as CEO of Geneva Supply, he offers an impressive list of thought leading and brand building innovation for online-based companies, a weekly podcast called Fueling The Tank featuring top business leaders, and is the Creator of BizTank, a nonprofit organization and scholarship program designed to elevate high school Juniors and Seniors as they begin to build career experiences, and start their own journeys. Jeff is overly passionate about helping brands improve online selling strategies, creating digital marketing strategies that reach online consumers. About the Host: Devon Harris is one of the top motivational Speakers in New York. He is an original member of the Jamaica bobsled team which competed in the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. He was also the captain of and competed in the 1992 and 1998 Winter Olympic Games. As a corporate keynote speaker, Devon delivers highly customized presentations that are inspirational, motivational, and educational. Tapping the same energy, determination, motivation, and skills that enabled him to bobsled with the best in the world, Devon, as an international motivational keynote speaker is now sparking audiences of all ages to dream big and take their “game” to the next level. ►https://www.devonharris.com/ Companies that hire inspirational keynote speakers for their corporate events love Devon Harris. He is one of those motivational speakers who is a meeting planner’s best friend. He is a motivational speaker who does his homework and so his relevant, customized content along with his irrepressible energy and humour, make him one of the most in-demand motivational speakers in the world. You could argue that his unique life experiences have prepared him to be a motivational speaker and allow him to deliver a powerful, poignant message that is authentic, entertaining, and yet highly inspirational. As a motivational speaker, Devon speaks to your heart, mind, and soul and has a message that will be remembered. His “Keep On Pushing” message is uplifting and empowering and fills the audience with an optimistic can-do attitude that is lasting. Subscribe to my Channel: https://www.youtube.com/keeponpushingalways ►FaceBook: https://www..facebook.com/keeppushing ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/Keeponpushing88 ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Keeponpushi... ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotesp... ►Follow Me: https://devonharris.com ►Get My Books For FREE: https://www.devonharris.com/e-books/ ►Catch My Podcast: https://www.devonharris.com/podcasts/ ►Store: https://www.devonharris.com/store/ ►Client Testimonial: https://www.devonharris.com/client-te... ►Book Me: https://devonharris.com/contact/

Jeff Peterson On the same day a career move unexpectedly changed lanes, Jeff Peterson co-founded Geneva Supply, one of the fastest growing companies recognized by Entrepreneur magazine. A true business explorer who shies away from self-designating himself as an entrepreneur, he often tells others, “That’s for you to determine, not me.” Jeff offers an impressive list of winning partnerships and innovative brand designs for online-based companies, directs and hosts a weekly podcast called Fueling The Tank, and is the creator of BizTank, a nonprofit organization and scholarship program that builds career experiences for students. Chris Kawaja Chris Kawaja holds his BA from Stanford University and MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School. Chris spent the early years of his career on Wall Street (Goldman Sachs and Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund), where he developed his skeptical eye towards traditional financial advice. He now brings his unique investing outlook to his own personal portfolio. He owns a variety of assets ranging from e-commerce businesses, to legal settlements, to real estate. He is the founder and author of Upwarding.com where he discusses topics ranging from mindfulness to crowdfunding. He resides in Marin County, California with his wife and three children.

Episode 211 is the farewell episode for It's No Secret with Dr T., and I thought I would bring back my good friend, previous guest and long-term supporter of the podcast Jeff Peterson to help my say goodbye.  Jeff Peterson is the owner of Geneva Supply and was a guest on the show back on Episode 017 with Bill Davis, titled Drive Your Business.  In addition to bidding farewell, I did manage to draw some more business wisdom from Jeff before we hung up the microphone.  Today we discuss: Working with Amazon Helping manufacturers with Content & Brand Management  What takes to get noticed Why entrepreneurship is bullshit Intrapreneurship - the creative entrepreneurial spirit within an organisation Why you should not ask family and friends what they think of your ideas, just remember the bad singers you've seen on American Idol, someone told them they were good at singing.  Why you should have a business card. "When you're living in a world where there are many generations that are still in the working community, you cannot go hardcore just one way when it corms to networking".   BIZTANK & Kids in The Tank It's about career exploration. School is not connecting kids to the reality of life or the career paths that they will be heading into very soon after school. It's about exposing them to new possibilities. The key is to empower kids that their career decision is their decision. It's not their parents or school guidance councillor.  We need to open and expose their minds to other careers. Final Tip Don't shy away from people you know and enjoy being with and talking too. Don't think about what you're going to get to from it, just enjoy the pleasure of peoples company. Get to know people just to get to know people, nurture friendships in an old-school, business card sort of way. Don't focus on all the social media and quick online fixes (number of friends, likes, etc.). Build real relationships.  Farewell It's kind of sad to bid farewell, but you've got to know when it's time to walk away, and now is the right time.  I'd like to thank everyone that has been a guest on It's No Secret with Dr T. and all the people that have been part of the 55,000 downloads over the past 211 episodes.  There is no longer any need to write a podcast review for It's No Secret, but I do encourage you to write reviews for your other favourite podcasts. Hosts feed off of positives reviews. If you have any questions about this episode or previous episodes, please feel free to email me at tf@tysonfranklin.com.  Subscribe To My Newsletter My EVENTS and other activities are always on my website, but you can stay informed by signing up to my NEWSLETTER. I promise not to spam you with BS emails.  Podiatry Business Coaching  One-on-one business coaching and mentoring is the fastest way to get the results you want for your podiatry business. Please send me an email at tf@tysonfranklin.com and let's see if I can help you grow your podiatry business in 2020.   FREE DOWNLOAD: First 16 Pages of My Book – It's No Secret There's Money in Small Business. If you're a Podiatrist you may prefer to order my first book; It's No Secret There's Money In Podiatry.  Bonus: 12 Secrets to Get More People Through Your Front Door.

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 60,000+ copies. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires 50,000+ people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance. Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” John receives nearly 100% of his engagements from referrals. His schedule is a testament to the power of his message and who he is as an individual. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational. John’s first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 200,000+ copies have sold and it has been translated into 12 languages. John’s Live Inspired Podcast is top rated on Apple Podcast and has more than 2,000,000 downloads. His second book IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy will be published by Penguin Random House in May 2020. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family. About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Beth Ridley believes a positive, connected and committed organizational culture is critical to business success. That's why she combined her 25 years of corporate leadership and management consulting experience with her expertise in diversity and inclusion and positive psychology to launch, The Brimful Life, a company that helps build positive leaders, teams and organizational cultures.   The Brimful Life consulting services help executives and leadership teams transform organizational cultures as well as drive diversity, inclusion and engagement strategies. The Brimful Life podcast series, keynote presentations and workshops inspire and equip audiences to develop a positive mental mindset and impactful leadership competencies.   Beth has lived and worked in London, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Bangkok, Boston and New York City. She has a BA in English Literature from the University of Virginia, a MA in International Relations from Tufts University and an MBA from Columbia University. Beth lives a brimful life by spending time with her husband and three kids and with running, speed skating and watching cooking competition shows on TV which is ironic because she hates to cook. About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Dan Tretola, currently leads Marketing at Bolt. Before Bolt, Dan worked at Facebook, where he was the first product marketing employee. During his time there, the business grew from $100M to over $20B per year. Dan has also built out the customer marketing teams at Facebook, as well as being a Brand Manager at Proctor and Gamble and Clorox. Ever wonder how Facebook Ads started? Dan designed the Facebook app Ad system.   About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Kerry Frank is an entrepreneur that has proven how one woman can go about revolutionizing an industry with smarts, courage, and tenacity. Little did she know in 2007, when she founded Comply365, that her efforts would completely transform the aviation industry. She played an instrumental role in the FAA’s approval of replacing flight bags with tablets in cockpits. Her vision for digitizing bulky airline pilot manuals took the company from their home’s basement in Northern Illinois to an extremely successful business in Beloit, WI. She has received multiple awards including the 2018 Ken Hendricks “Seize the Day” award celebrating entrepreneurship in Wisconsin, as a result of these efforts. Kerry led the charge to revolutionize the flight decks around the world with the software products that were developed. At the time she sold Comply365 they had over 75 clients worldwide of which a dozen were Fortune 500. For Kerry Frank, entrepreneurship and faith go hand-in-hand. It takes a lot of trust and perseverance to push an innovative idea through rejection to success. With the support of her husband and three children, she continues to inspire others and drive innovation wherever she sees a need. A great description of Kerry’s passion can be summed up in this – Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life; it’s about what you inspire other to do. About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Trevor Fedele began his career in music at age sixteen in Union, New Jersey, where he worked his way up to staff audio engineer at a local studio. After learning the ropes in Jersey, he gained valuable experience in New York City as a freelance engineer; assisting for multiple notable audio engineers in legendary recording studios. Trevor has since relocated to the west coast is currently working as a sales director with Marshall Electronics. He has found continued success in domestic and international sales and marketing in Pro Audio, MI, CE and Hi-Fi industries, as well as his experience in Product Management, Development, Project Management, Business Development and Artist Relations. When not working in his full-time roles with numerous audio manufacturers, Trevor still finds time to dedicate to mixing and mastering music of all genres as well as consulting and designing recording studios. About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Justin Clough was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin and took an interest in creative hobbies at a young age. He got more involved with camera and film work in early high school when he began making videos for local athletic departments, which included a miniseries called “Border Wars” about the local football and basketball teams. He also worked with a photo studio that was heavily focused on filming wedding videos and taking senior photos. After gaining more experience in the industry and making more connections, Justin moved to Nashville to start his own company and partner with various studios and artists to create a visual form of their music. He has also spent a significant amount of time traveling and creating throughout the world. Currently, he works on music videos for predominantly country artists and is continuing to build his company, while also exploring different sectors of the film industry. About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Mike Zhang, is the founder and CEO of Fenrici Brands, a mission-focused, "born on Amazon" retail company. Mike is married to a physician who treats children with cancer and rare diseases. His wife’s and his experience inspired Fenrici Brands. Today, Fenrici sells a line of backpacks, lunch boxes, and more on global Amazon marketplaces. 5% of the proceeds goes towards more research and resources for kids and families affected by rare pediatric diseases. https://fenrici.com/ About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Quentin Allums is a speaker, community builder; as well as the CEO of Urban Misfit Ventures, a fast-growing startup based out of Milwaukee. He has amassed over 10 million views on LinkedIn content and was one of the first video creators on the platform. He’s spoken at events such as VidCon, TEDx, and INBOUND.    About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Though most people associate "Geneva Supply" with "Amazon", this local strategy and fulfillment company also helps students in the area explore career paths and learn about the working world through an initiative called BizTank.On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, Richie and Alex sit down with Jeff Peterson, CEO and Co-Founder of Geneva Supply. They chat about how the company was founded, how BizTank began, the ways the program helps students explore different career paths, and much more! They're also joined by Hunter, a BizTank participant turned intern who hops on the mic to talk about the impact the program has had on her life.

We recently attended our first Podcast Movement conference to promote and find speakers for our non-profit BizTank, learn more about the podcast industry and get actionable tips to help grow our audience. This years PM19 conference was held at the Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, Florida. Thank you to everyone who helped make our week a success! Links mentioned in this episode: BizTank Career Exploration for Students - https://gsbiztank.org/ Kids in The Tank Podcast - https://gsbiztank.org/kids-in-the-tank-podcast/ Podcast Movement - https://podcastmovement.com/ MXL Mics - Quality Microphones - http://www.mxlmics.com/ Audimute Soundproofing - https://www.audimute.com/ LaunchPad - They had puppies and free beer, but we still don't know what they do. - https://www.launchpaddm.com/ Podchaser - Rate and Review Podcasts and Episodes - https://www.podchaser.com/ Flick - Build a Community Around Your Podcast - https://www.flickapp.com Shoutout to our new BFF Aimee Loyet, who is the producer for the Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary! - http://johnolearyinspires.com/ Watch for Jeff in that Podcast Movement 2019 highlight video. - https://youtu.be/7x8cvZslD8Q

He's the founder of IMBC (short for Immediate Marketing and Business Consulting), and the founder, producer and publisher of the BizTank show and B-Tank Magazine. With more than ten years of experience as a business coach and marketing pioneer, Joel Klein offers time-tested principles and practices to help us rise to challenges presented to every entrepreneur in day-to-day business life. Not only does he give us the tools needed to be successful in any position in business, but even more so, to enjoy every minute of the journey. Joel has coached and established countless startups, has successfully moved well-established businesses forward and is the author of several best-seller books on business and marketing. ​Connect with Joel on LinkedIn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jeff Peterson is the force behind Fueling the Tank. His expertise in business and passion to give back drives Geneva Supply, the nonprofit program BizTank and the revolutionary one-day business summit BizThreeSixty.

Eric Kau has experience at three Fortune 50 companies as well as two hyper growth startups. He has spent his career building teams and businesses, with a focus on operational excellence through technology and process implementation. He has a track record of financial success, including multiple investor events. Currently, Eric is the Chief Operating Officer at Boxycharm, which is the fastest growth cosmetic subscription box in the industry. Prior to Boxycharm, Eric led Chewy.com’s Merchandising Operations team for 3.5 years, including the record setting sale to Petsmart. He has also held roles at Amazon (GM-Nutrition), Best Buy (Strategy Manager) and Target (various). https://www.boxycharm.com/ In this episode of Kids In The Tank, we discuss: How has your experience as Director of Merchandising influenced what you do now? What's the best financial advice you have for our generation? How did you go from a company that distributes Pet Supplies to a company that distributes Makeup? Looking at our generation now, do you think it's worth going to college? Would you have seen yourself doing this 10 years ago? Where there any times you second guessed yourself about what you wanted to major in? What's the number one factor you think about when trying to decide what to do after high school? What type of advertising do you feel most impacts you? How are you influenced to purchase things? Where do you go to get information about big purchases? What would you like to see changed in the education system? If you could move to any city in the US, which one would you move to? About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Phil Fonfara started his first business as a teen which he successfully ran for five consecutive summers. This experience led to an opportunity with New North, Inc. where he managed the Fast Forward startup accelerator program & supported investor relations. Most recently Phil worked in commercial banking in the Appleton area before joining the gener8tor team. A Wisconsin native, Phil received degrees in Business Administration and Economics from St. Norbert College. gBETA is a free, six-week accelerator for early-stage companies. Each program is capped at five teams, and requires no fees and no equity. https://www.gbetastartups.com/ gener8tor is a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups. Three times a year we invest up to $90K in each of five startups who receive a concierge experience during our 12-week program. gener8tor supports the growth of these startups through our network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors and venture capitalists. https://www.gener8tor.com/ In this episode of Kids In The Tank, we discuss: What is the coolest company your team has worked with at gener8tor? Advantages and disadvantages in running gBETA in Beloit, WI. What types of companies does gener8tor invest in and why? What is the favorite part of your job? What can we expect to see with gener8tor in the next 5-10 years? What was your experience like at New North, Inc.? What is a typical day in the office for a Commercial Credit Analyst? What excites you the most about your potential careers and life after high school or college? What is your take on social media, how do you use it, and where do you see it going in the future? What is your dream? What was the happiest moment of your life? About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Welcome to a special edition of Kids In The Tank, as we follow up with past Alumni from our BizTank career exploration program. Your host for this episode is Hunter Huber a current BizTern (BizTank Intern) and Sophomore at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Hunter talks with Troy and Emily, about college life and their experiences with Geneva Supply BizTank. Troy was in the very first session of BizTank and is currently a Sophomore at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater campus. Emily is currently a BizTern and marketing major at UW Whitewater. In part 2 of our 2 part series, we ask our former Alumni: Why did you decide to attend the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater? How has BizTank influenced you so far? What is one thing you would tell someone is a necessity for college? What are you looking forward to the most in 2019? Would you decide not to go to college, if you could do it over? What advice do you have for future BizKids? About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Welcome to a special edition of Kids In The Tank, as we follow up with past Alumni from our BizTank career exploration program. Your host for this episode is Connor Perkins a current BizTern (BizTank Intern) and Senior at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Connor talks with Seth, Alexia and Hannah, who are all former high school students at Geneva Supply BizTank. Seth was in 3 seasons of BizTank and is currently a Freshman at the University of Wisconsin - Madison campus. Alexia who is currently a BizTern was also in 4 seasons of BizTank and will be starting at UW Whitewater in the Spring. Hannah was in 2 seasons of BizTank and is also a Freshman at UW Madison. In part 1 of our 2 part series, we ask our former Alumni: What have you learned just being away from home? What's one of your fondest memories participating in BizTank? Do you have any dreams for post graduation? What are you most looking forward to in 2019? About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Pete Blank, has been a TV Sportscaster, a leader at The Walt Disney Company, and a training manager for local government. Pete was blessed to spend a majority of his time working at the Disney University. While there, he led the Traditions program, which is known worldwide as one of the premiere employee orientation programs. He also facilitated college level courses to thousands of Disney College Interns, and was a Segment Learning Manager for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and the Disney Cruise Line. Today, he is the Training and Organizational Development Manager for the Personnel Board of Jefferson County in Birmingham, AL. In this role, he manages a department responsible for providing leadership and management training to over 7,000 local government employees across 23 agencies. In today’s economy and climate, the world needs leaders more than ever. Pete is a leadership practitioner who realizes how important it is to get up and live every day like it is your last day. He is passionate about helping others understand the vital role they play when leading their families, their employees and themselves. https://peteblank.com About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Dwight Larkin is a Financial Advisor with the Lueder network office of Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee, WI. Prior to this, Larkin spent 17 years as a corporate professional and sales executive at Northwestern Mutual’s home office in Milwaukee, WI. His background is in leadership and advisor development, as well as investments and trading (head of trading at Northwestern Mutual from 2007-2011). Prior to joining Northwestern, Dwight was a professional floor trader at the Chicago Board of Trade. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Jerry Liu grew up in America and China. Having this two-country upbringing would later help him a lot when it came to finding a niche and creating his own positions in companies and on his own. Jerry graduated from University of Pennsylvania. He thought going to an Ivy League school would solve all his problems with life, but it instead made him more confused about life. There was one thing he did learn at Penn, and that was the importance of constant learning and constant self-examination. That's what he does online. Jerry prides himself on making meaningful and cerebral content on YouTube and often infuses knowledge about East and West into his content creation. He has more than 100K subscribers total spread across different channels. http://bit.ly/2Fij4aE In this episode BizTank students discuss Chinese culture vs American culture, struggles of being a youtuber, and how to engage your audience, the future of Facebook and digital media, Instagram vs Snapchat, paid advertising tips, and the differences between psychology and sociology with YouTuber Jerry Liu. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Jesse Cole is the Owner of Fans First Entertainment, who owns and operates the Savannah Bananas and the Gastonia Grizzlies. The teams have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, and ESPN. Jesse is an in-demand speaker and author of “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out”. He is also the host of the Business Done Differently Podcast. http://findyouryellowtux.com About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Laura Caldwell is a former civil trial attorney who is founding director of Life After Innocence and a published author of 14 novels and one nonfiction book. Before beginning her writing career, Laura was a partner in a Chicago law firm, specializing in medical malpractice defense and entertainment law. In 2001 she joined Loyola University Chicago School of Law and taught Advanced Litigation Writing and International Criminal Law, among others. Laura began her writing career in women’s fiction and soon turned to mystery/thriller. Her first book, Burning the Map, was voted as one of the best books of the year by Barnes and Noble .com. Booklist declared “Caldwell is one of the most talented and inventive … writers around,” after the release of The Year of Living Famously and The Night I Got Lucky. The release of her trilogy in 2009 received critical acclaim and nominations for prestigious industry awards. While researching her sixth novel, The Rome Affair, Laura was led to the criminal case of a young man who was coerced into confessing to a crime he didn’t commit. Charged with murder, he sat in a Cook County holding cell for nearly six years with no trial date. After hearing about his case, Laura joined a renowned criminal defense attorney to defend him, ultimately proving his innocence and inspiring her first nonfiction book, Long Way Home: A Young Man Lost in the System and the Two Women Who Found Him (Free Press, Simon & Schuster). About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Tyson Franklin mentors small business owners in the health industry with an emphasis on helping them develop long-term marketing strategies and business systems to support those strategies. Tyson is also the host of It’s No Secret with Dr T., which is a small business and marketing podcast. He's also the author of two business books, It’s No Secret There’s Money in Podiatry and It’s No Secret There’s Money in Small Business, both best sellers on Amazon. https://www.tysonfranklin.com/ About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

From Shark Tank to Our Tank, we're excited to talk with Michelle Winowich, owner of G.O.A.T. Pet Products on this weeks episode of Kids in the Tank Podcast. The G.O.A.T. Pet Speaker, is a small Bluetooth speakers attach to a pet's collar and connect with their owner's phone through a Bluetooth connection. The G.O.A.T. app then allows the owner to type or record phrases that can be saved and played back through the pet's speaker. In addition to giving pets a voice, the speaker can stream music from the user's phone, allowing them to listen to music on walks without wearing earphones that block out sound. https://www.goatpetproducts.com/ About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Mike Reader, President of Precision Plus in Elkhorn, WI kicked off our Kids in the Tank Podcast by telling us a little bit about his educational and career path and all the types of positions that are available at his company. He also brought in samples of some of the items they manufacture! https://www.preplus.com/ BizTank and Geneva Supply are pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 donation from Precision Plus. These funds will help support the BizTank program and scholarship fund. BizTank is a non-profit organization relying on funding support for scholarships, technical equipment (laptops, etc.), and on-topic field trips. We believe the next big idea can come from a kid within the community, your community, so please consider supporting us so that we can help them, dream that dream. https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Episode 13 is hosted by Oliva, Oscar, Zach and Adia, and includes special guest Nick Vhalos in the Hot Seat. Nick is the CEO of the wellness brand, The Honest Company, founded by Jessica Alba. The BizKids asked Nick a whole slew of questions ranging from if he considers himself a leader to what he looks for when hiring, other than just experience.  They also asked him what his dream was when he was their age and if/how he pursued it.  Tune in to hear his answers and thoughts on those questions and many more! During the Flip-It segment, Nick asked the BizKids where they spend their time in a consumer setting and whether or not they have loyalty to certain products. He asked them who influenced them while growing up and what they've found to be the most surprising thing that has popped up while trying to make decisions about their future education.  The answers they give are quite interesting and might make you rethink of them as just high school students. In the final segment of the podcast, The Round Table, the BizKids discuss the latest hot topics such as Kim Kardashian and her surrogate baby, tattoos in the workplace, marriage equality, their personal pet peeves and more! Listen in to hear about their perspectives on these trends. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Episode 12 is hosted by Kailee, Richard, and Jack, and includes special guest, Michael Franklin in The Hot Seat.  Michael is the Adoption Planning Manager for the Global Data Center at Microsoft. The BizKids ask him which Microsoft program he prefers, why he chose to go back to work for someone after working for himself, which jobs throughout his career have been his favorite and so on.  To hear his answers, check out episode 12!  During the Flip It portion of the podcast Michael asks the BizKids why they like Instagram so much, what and/or how BizTank has changed them so far, and what's most important to them as they look forward to their futures whether it's college or a job right after high school.  Their answers may surprise you. Hannah joins Kailee, Richard, and Jack for the Round Table to talk about topics such as Stranger Things 2, Selena & Justin, Robots of Walmart, Zombie Frappuccino, and a whole slew of other topics. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/  

Bill Davis, the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Industrial Power Tools at Snap-On Tools is in The Hot Seat with this episode's hosts, Kevin, Erin, and Daniel. They ask him a range of questions about sacrifice, work/life balance, self-awareness, changing companies, and so much more. During the Flip It portion Bill asks the BizKids about BizTank and why they're doing it and what they hope to get out of it. Katelyn joins Kevin, Erin, and Daniel for the Round Table portion of the podcast to discuss all sorts of hot topics and trends including Pixel Buds, the forgotten holiday, freshman year, and more. They also debate whether cereal is soup or not, and if wearing socks with sandals is cool or not.  Dive in to hear their take on these topics! About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

As I discovered, not every young person runs around like a headless chook, in fact some are super switched on about their future careers and I think this is one episode you’ll want your kids to tune into. Today I had an awesome conversation with four high school students from Wisconsin, USA. Madelyn, Jenna, Noal and Ryan are hosts on a podcast series called Kids In The Tank, created by BizTank, an educational experience about the world of business for high school juniors and seniors. Normally the kids will research and interview their guest and then part way through the interview the microphone is FLIPPED and the guests get to ask the kids some tough questions about business. In my show we reverse it again: I interview the kids first and then they FLIP IT on me. It was a fun interview and a little different to my previous shows. What have they learnt or become more aware of since starting their own podcast series and interviewing successful business people? They are totally switched on about personal branding and the power of social media and your future reputation. What you post today can have an impact on your future. It’s important to be nice to everyone. Treat everyone with respect regardless of who they are. There’s no need to be afraid of people with really important titles. It’s important to build long-term relationships and you should never give up on your goals So far they’ve learnt something form every guest that has been on the show. (That’s a very important lesson right there). Has being on Kids In The Tank changed their view of business? Yes! They all agree you need to get out there and experience as much as you can about different aspects of business, because that’s how you’ll know if it’s what you really want to do. By trying a lot of different things, you’ll also find your true passion. What message would they like future employers to know about young people today? It’s not fair to generalise young people today as all being lazy. Not every young person feels they are entitled to success without working for it and the media needs to take some of the blame for blowing things out of proportion. It was really obvious these kids have great role model at home and I think this is important for all parents to understand. Parents have a huge influence on a kids future work ethic. FLIP IT: What we discussed. There is no secret in small business. All the answers are out there, you just need to find them, but more importantly you need to apply what you learn. You only need to do 10% more than everyone else, not 100% more. The good, the bad and the ugly of partnerships: And why you need to work out specific roles for each partner before you begin. Sometimes we block out the negatives and only see the positive in future partnerships, but usually there are hints of future problems if you look hard enough. If a potential partner doesn’t handle stress well, don’t think it can be avoided by you taking on all stressful situations…I can’t last. If you make a mistake in a partnership, that’s fine, just make sure you learn from it. How do you set your business apart from other businesses in the same industry? It’s simple; just do something different. Don’t follow what everyone else is doing. Be a leader. Listen to your customers. Do they want a faster service or more variety? Listen to their wants and needs and fulfill them. If you have any question about this episode please feel free to email me directly at tf@tysonfranklin.com My latest book It’s No Secret There’s Money In Small Business is now available from all online booksellers, and if you live in Australia it can be ordered from most bookstores. Also, Book Depository deliver freight FREE worldwide. Also, please feel free to download my 8-Page article 12 Secrets To Get More People Through Your Front Door. It's a great read. 

Chuck Powell, Head of Business Operations for Amazon Channels and Head of World Wide Content Operations of Amazon Video, was the guest on this week's episode of Kids in the Tank with hosts Andrew, Carson, Elsa, and Trent.  They asked him a variety of questions pertaining to movies (Chuck's favorite from childhood is The Karate Kid), working with different networks, his time spent at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and how that compares to working at Amazon. During the 'Flip It' portion Chuck asks the kids which city they think the new Amazon headquarters, HQ2, should be built in and why. He also asked if the kids worked at Amazon Studios who they would choose to star in a movie and why.  Tune in to check out their answers! Never a dull moment during the 'Round Table' where the BizKids talk about slime videos, bendable phones, scary clowns delivering donuts, Aaron Rodgers' shoulder injury and so much more! About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

In the first episode of the Fall 2017 session of BizTank we start off the Kids in the Tank Podcast with Seth, Jenna, Marissa, and Oscar talking to former (now retired) General Manager, Americas, for TOM’s Shoes, Mark Satkiewicz about whether he prefers the role of GM or CEO, how his involvement with a cycling group influences the day-to-day operations at work and if he and co-founder, Jeff, were actually good at baseball. Then the table turns as Satkiewicz asks the BizKids how they got involved with BizTank and what they're most worried about as they approach college/life post high school.  There was also the big question, whether the kids are Bear or Packer fans....take a listen to find out! Finally, we wrapped up episode 9 with the 'Round Table' where the BizKids touched on various topics like homecoming dress up days, PSL, surviving the end of the world, World Series Champs, and so much more! About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

In this week's episode of Kid's in the Tank, Maddie, Caitlynn, and Felipe sit down with Ralph Freitag (Maddie's Grandfather) former CEO, President and Chairman of Gander Mountain and most recently CEO and Chairman of QSR, Inc. and affiliates.  The BizKids asked Ralph which companies he owned were his favorite and least favorite and why.  They also asked him about being a venture capitalist, and what his biggest failure in business was and what he learned from it. In the "Flip It" segment of the show Ralph asks the BizKids about their lives; where they're planning on going to college and what they want to study, where they see themselves in 5 years and more! Sam joins in for the "Round Table" portion of the podcast where they discuss various topics such as Trick-or-Treating, Mystery Oreos, Riverdale, Netflix vs. going to the movies, new emojis, and so much more. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

In our final week of the Summer 2017 session of BizTank we had the pleasure of hearing from Jeannette Grayson, the Director, Human Resource Business Partner with Aurora Health Care, as she talked about a variety of career opportunities within the healthcare field, beyond doctors and nurses. During the interview portion of the podcast, Troy, Alexia, and Kevin, asked Jeannette about the importance of work culture and atmosphere and how it impacts productivity.  They asked her about the pros and cons of HR, her favorite parts of the industry, and so much more. Then they 'Flip It' and Jeannette asked them about their own personal goals and what they're planning to do next, as well as their thoughts on being labelled a millennial and what employers should know about them. In the final segment, 'Round Table' Hana joins the crew to discuss a whole slew of topics from Trump & green cards, Netflix vs. Hulu, small town living vs. the big city, drunk drivers and so much more! About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

We were fortunate enough to have Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer, as our very first guest on the podcast, Kids in the Tank.  Our hosts, Tommy, Hunter, Jenna, Madelyn, and Damian put him in the "Hot Seat" by asking him questions about his education, career (both past and present), as well as the various projects he's associated with. Then the tables turn in our segment, "Flip It", when Jason Feifer asks the kids some questions and thoughts. We wrap it up with the final segment, "Round Table", where the kids discuss current events, hot topics ,and the latest trends. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Kids in the Tank is a podcast created by the participants of BizTank, an educational experience about the world of business for high school juniors and seniors.  Besides covering topics such as start-ups, financials, on-trend marketing and social media, we’ll have guest speakers visit, who will share their knowledge and explain the drive, the hard work, and the directions their lives have taken. Kids in the Tank will be researching the guest speakers, coming up with their own questions, and digging deeper to find out what matters to them.  Then the tides will turn and it’ll be the guest speaker asking the questions.  In hopes to challenge and get true reactions about what they’re learning and getting out of the ‘Tank. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/