Podcast appearances and mentions of ken burke

Piney Point Lighthouse and keepers house, Maryland. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont This episode has three segments. In the first, photographer Pete Lerro describes a photo workshop he will be leading in Maine in October. In the third segment, Judianne Point discusses some exciting happenings at Chatham Light in Massachusetts and Beavertail Light in Rhode Island. Sandwiched in the middle is a conversation about the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park in Maryland. Ken Burke In 1836, a 35-foot-tall, conical lighthouse was built at Piney Point on the north side of the entrance to the Potomac River. It was the first of 11 lighthouses built on the river, and one of only three that survive today. The property was transferred to St. Mary's County in 1983. The buildings were restored in the years that followed, and the grounds were transformed into a public park. Today, the park, museum, and the lighthouse are open all year. Our guest today is Ken Burke, museum supervisor for the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park. Ben Ridings, curator for Cape May MAC in New Jersey, is the guest co-host. A replica Fresnel lens is on display in the museum at Piney Point The beach at Piney Point Inside the lighthouse

Elzie gets into the nitty-gritty of e-commerce and e-learning with Ken Burke, an esteemed entrepreneur who took his online commerce company to generate $2 billion in annual revenue. Ken shares his transition into leveraging AI in his microcasting platform, his dedication to curating seamless courses, and his withstanding belief in the significance of specializing in the early stages of entrepreneurship. This is a master class in focus, riding the wave of emerging trends, and the critical importance of sales and marketing.Episode Highlights:16:14 - When I talk about land and expanding, I focus on one market, on selling one set of feature sets, and on one message, right? So here's what I want to make sure of, there's another one of my sayings. When you try to talk to everyone, you talk to no one because your message doesn't resonate.18:54 - When the engine is starting to work, you, as the entrepreneur, don't need to attend to the engine every day. That's when, you know, you can actually move on to something else. You can either broaden your product, or you're going to naturally broaden your product or service offering.26:30 - So, by having that thought leadership position and having the ability to educate on an ongoing basis using webinars, which is in the olden days, that's what you used to do. Now we do it through e-learning. And so, all I'm doing is bringing that level of engagement that I had with my prospects, partners, and customers to light in a system that actually works, and you can just plug content in, and it does everything else for you. Connect with Elzie LinkedInSupport the journeyLaunch OR re-launch your podcastContact Ken BurkeLinkedInWebsite

Our guest today is Ken Burke, founder, and CEO of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network. Ken is particularly focused on delivering educational courses online, but not in the academic sense. Rather, Ken focuses on how this approach can be used to build closer connections with your prospects and existing customers.  Ken is a speaker, serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author. Ken founded MarketLive, a market-leading, enterprise-class eCommerce software platform used by major merchants generating $2b in online sales through the platform. He sold MarketLive to Vista Equity Partners in 2016.  Ken has taught well over 10,000 entrepreneurs how to successfully start and grow their companies. His courses are viewed by students all over the world. Ken recently published his book called, "Prosper: 5 Steps to Thriving in Business and Life". After listening to today's episode, visit Ken's website for free resources!  

Guess what? Your career as an athlete is going to come to an end. It may sound crazy, but your days as an athlete are numbered. But you have to ask yourself, what's next? Who are you if you aren't an athlete? Are you going to rely on Jesus for what's next?Today we are talking about life after sports and what that looks like for Christian athletes. That is why today I invited on someone to discuss what that has looked like for her, what she's learned since retiring from sports, and how she has been able to rely on Jesus to provide her sense of identity. We get to hear from a former Covenant College softball player and my wife, Lulu Burke. Listen as we try to be serious and discuss:The most difficult part of not being an athlete anymoreWhat we've carried on from sports into our post-athletic livesSomething that no one talks about when thinking of life after sportsTaking advantage of where God has placed you before it's too lateHow to prepare for life after sports with ChristPODCAST MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE!! Check out the official podcast store for Competing for Christ hats, shirts, hoodies and more. From every sale that we get, half of that money is going to Christian sports organizations that are making a difference for Christ in the world of sports. Use discount code CFC20 to get 20% off your order TODAY!Subscribe to the show and share this episode!https://www.competingforchristpodcast.com/Need encouragement or want to come on the show? Text me: (904) 463-5917 Email me: competingforchristpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of The Stage, host Ken Burke speaks with Ramon Rivera, Mount Vernon School District Mariachi Director, Mariachi Artist, and 2023 Washington State Music Educator of the year. Ramon Rivera began teaching Mariachi in the late 90s and brings a wealth of knowledge on the subject and on educating to this conversation.As he leads and educates students through music, he has built the most extensive Mariachi Program on the west side of the state of Washington in the Mount Vernon High School Mariachi & Folklorico program with over 200 students enrolled. Talking points for today's discussion:How he initially became interested in music education The unique benefits that mariachi music and Folklorico brings to studentsLetting students pursue their passions and any activity they wantHow he has seen mariachi music education positively impact cultural awareness and appreciationWays in which parents and communities can support the growth of music educationSuccess stories about students whose lives have been positively impacted by their involvement in mariachi music educationSubscribe and share this episode! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! https://www.nfhs.org/ Know someone who would be a great guest? Email: kburke@nfhs.org

On this episode, host Ken Burke interviews Dr. David Kelley, Associate Professor in the Sport Administration Program within the University of Cincinnati's School of Human Services. He also currently serves as the Online Master's Degree in Sport Administration Program Coordinator and has a wealth of knowledge not only on sport administration, but on grant writing, corporate sponsorships, and more!Throughout this conversation, we discuss: Having a hands-on teaching approachGrowing programs from "humble beginnings"Why it's important for educators and administrators to educate themselves on grant facilitationThe biggest challenge when it comes to fundraising and grant writingTips he would give for anyone that is interested in securing grants or writing themSubscribe and share this episode! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! https://www.nfhs.org/ Know someone who would be a great guest? Email: kburke@nfhs.org

In this podcast episode, we featured Ken Burke, an entrepreneur and CEO of Microcasting. Their Customer Engagement Platform helps attract, convert, engage and retain customers and prospects. Their e-learning platform places a strong emphasis on both customer and learner engagement. Additionally, he highlighted how this e-learning leverages as a thought leadership tool to engage with customers, prospects, and partners, specializing in this approach to drive meaningful connections and business growth. Furthermore, you'll learn: - Effectivity of an "Interview Method" - Benefits of being on their Membership site https://microcasting.com/membership-solutions/ Special offer from the guest: 50% OFF discount for the first 3 months! Code: SUMMERSPECIAL https://microcasting.com/learning-center-2/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebl-marketing/message

Episode 238 is with my friend Ken Burke of the Competing For Christ Podcast. I had the honor of being on Ken's podcast about a month ago so he was kind enough to join me on Unscripted. He is a former college athlete, husband, podcaster and passionate about Christ. In this episode you will have the opportunity to get to know Ken better and her the story behind why he started his podcast. You can find the Competing For Christ Podcast at this link - https://www.competingforchristpodcast.com/ From his website - I didn't start the podcast for recognition, for fame, or for thousands of downloads. I started it to give Jesus recognition for the things he had done in my life through sports. I started it to bring Jesus the fame and to maybe even see people come to know Him because of something that was said on an episode. Even when I forgot to press record before filming an ENTIRE episode one time (yes, that really happened. Sorry Cassee Wood!), Jesus was always on my mind. Sports have always been a huge part of my life. It was everything I thought about and what I lived for! But I didn't have my priorities right throughout most of my career. Instead of Jesus being at the forefront of my mind and instead of living for Him, I craved success, scholarships, and fame in a sports world that leaves you feeling dissatisfied, unworthy, and hurt. I realized after so many years of craving sports, they could NEVER leave me fulfilled. They could never bring me the true joy I feel with Jesus.  So many athletes struggle with this fact throughout their career. They struggle with wanting more and more in athletics, when they should be wanting more and more of Christ. That's why I started the podcast. It's for the athlete that doesn't know why their career ended early because of an injury. It's for the athlete that struggles with getting out of bed every morning because of the massive amounts of anxiety, depression, and sadness they feel every single day. It's for the athlete that wants to be a Christian influence on their teams, but doesn't know where to begin.  I was that athlete. I want to use this podcast not only to spread awareness of all the issues, problems, and topics that come up in sports, but to most importantly spread the Gospel and the good news that Christ provides. No matter what you're going through, no matter what you've done, Christ loves you and He is going to fight for you NO MATTER WHAT. This quote completely summarizes what this podcast is about: "God does not call the qualified, he qualifies the called." I may have no clue what I'm doing, but God does. I had no experience in podcasting, interviewing, researching, or networking, but God didn't care. He can use anyone for His purpose.  So that's what this podcast is about. It's not a perfect podcast, the people featured in each episode are sinners like everyone in this world, and I am a flawed, broken, crazy person. But my only hope through this podcast is for you, the listener, to know Jesus. To know that even (ESPECIALLY) in sports, Jesus is with you.  “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronconrad/support

Episode 238 is with my friend Ken Burke of the Competing For Christ Podcast. I had the honor of being on Ken's podcast about a month ago so he was kind enough to join me on Unscripted. He is a former college athlete, husband, podcaster and passionate about Christ. In this episode you will have the opportunity to get to know Ken better and her the story behind why he started his podcast. You can find the Competing For Christ Podcast at this link - ⁠https://www.competingforchristpodcast.com/⁠From his website - I didn't start the podcast for recognition, for fame, or for thousands of downloads. I started it to give Jesus recognition for the things he had done in my life through sports. I started it to bring Jesus the fame and to maybe even see people come to know Him because of something that was said on an episode. Even when I forgot to press record before filming an ENTIRE episode one time (yes, that really happened. Sorry Cassee Wood!), Jesus was always on my mind.Sports have always been a huge part of my life. It was everything I thought about and what I lived for! But I didn't have my priorities right throughout most of my career. Instead of Jesus being at the forefront of my mind and instead of living for Him, I craved success, scholarships, and fame in a sports world that leaves you feeling dissatisfied, unworthy, and hurt. I realized after so many years of craving sports, they could NEVER leave me fulfilled. They could never bring me the true joy I feel with Jesus. So many athletes struggle with this fact throughout their career. They struggle with wanting more and more in athletics, when they should be wanting more and more of Christ. That's why I started the podcast. It's for the athlete that doesn't know why their career ended early because of an injury. It's for the athlete that struggles with getting out of bed every morning because of the massive amounts of anxiety, depression, and sadness they feel every single day. It's for the athlete that wants to be a Christian influence on their teams, but doesn't know where to begin. I was that athlete. I want to use this podcast not only to spread awareness of all the issues, problems, and topics that come up in sports, but to most importantly spread the Gospel and the good news that Christ provides. No matter what you're going through, no matter what you've done, Christ loves you and He is going to fight for you NO MATTER WHAT.This quote completely summarizes what this podcast is about: "God does not call the qualified, he qualifies the called." I may have no clue what I'm doing, but God does. I had no experience in podcasting, interviewing, researching, or networking, but God didn't care. He can use anyone for His purpose. So that's what this podcast is about. It's not a perfect podcast, the people featured in each episode are sinners like everyone in this world, and I am a flawed, broken, crazy person. But my only hope through this podcast is for you, the listener, to know Jesus. To know that even (ESPECIALLY) in sports, Jesus is with you. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9Support the show

Welcome once again to The Million Dollar Relationships podcast! Today, we are being joined by Ken Burke. Ken is the founder and CEO of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network, is a speaker, serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author. Ken founded MarketLive, a market-leading, enterprise-class eCommerce software platform used by major merchants generating $2b in online sales through the platform.  He sold MarketLive to Vista Equity Partners in 2016.  Ken authored the book, “Intelligent Selling: The Art and Science of Selling Online,” as well as hundreds of industry articles. He earned his MBA in Entrepreneurship from the USC Marshall School of Business, which later awarded him the honor of Entrepreneur of the Year.   In this episode, we are going to learn about the highlights of Ken's journey as an entrepreneur, the relationships he has built over the years, and his current projects, such as EntrepreneurNOW! and his new software. You will gain insight into building meaningful relationships in business, Ken's approach to creating a positive, employee-friendly culture, and giving back to customers without expecting anything in return. He will also share examples of how this practice has enabled him to build strong customer relationships that have been integral to the success of his business.   Tune in for a great conversation full of invaluable advice from one of the most successful entrepreneurs out there!   [00:00 - 15:31] Becoming a Serial Entrepreneur ·       Ken has been an entrepreneur for 25-30 years, building an e-commerce platform company called Market Live ·       The company grew to do 2 billion in online sales for customers such as Warner Brothers, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, Rogan, Party City, Armani and more ·       Ken sold the company 5-6 years ago and took a year off before starting two new companies: EntrepreneurNOW! and Microcasting.   [15:31 - 27:45] How These People Changed the Course of Ken's Life and Business ·       Ken Burke picks two groups of people who had a significant impact on his life and business. ·       The first group is the employees of his company, Market Live. His employees taught him how to run a company and how to be better. ·       Ken emphasizes the importance of creating a positive and employee-friendly culture. The second group is his customers. The feedback and guidance of his customers were vital in improving the products and services of his company. ·       By listening to his customers, Ken was able to identify areas for improvement and adjust his business strategy accordingly.   [27:45 - 37:00] Building Relationships With your Customers Challenges are inherent in running a business, no matter how perfect a company's services or products are. Conflict resolution is crucial in building and maintaining strong customer relationships. Accepting ownership of mistakes and crediting customers when necessary is an important part of conflict resolution. The relationship between a company and its customers is what helps a company get through challenges.      [37:00 – 38:38] Closing Statements ·       Follow Ken on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to check his webpage at https://www.kenburke.com and https://www.entrepreneurnow.com     Thanks for tuning in!    If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!    Find me on the following streaming platforms: Apple Spotify Google Podcasts IHeart Radio Stitcher     Tweetable Quotes   "Solid relationships are all about giving and receiving." – Ken Burke.  

Are you ready to learn the secrets to building a successful business? On this week's episode of Walk 2 Wealth, we sit down with Ken Burke, an entrepreneur who went from e-commerce to creating a massively successful SaaS business focused on helping other entrepreneurs thrive.From identifying market opportunities to scaling your business, Ken shares the strategies and mindset shifts that allowed him to turn his e-commerce business into a booming SaaS company. He provides valuable insights and actionable advice for anyone looking to build a successful business and become an entrepreneur. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true business visionary. Tune in to this week's episode of Walk 2 Wealth and take the first step on your journey to building a successful business.Links From The ShowConnect with Ken: Website: https://entrepreneurnow.com/become-a-leader/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneurNNTwitter: https://twitter.com/entrepreneurnnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EntrepreneurNowNetworkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenburke/GET YOUR BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP: HTTPS://WWW.BIT.LY/WALK2WEALTHGIFT Support the showHOW TO SUPPORT THE WALK 2 WEALTH PODCAST: walk2wealth.supercast.com 1. Subscribe, Rate, & Review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform. 2. Share Episodes with your family, friends, and co-workers. 3. Donate what you can financially to help us continue to bring great content that inspires you, and people like you around the world!4. GET YOUR BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO START YOUR DREAM BUSINESS: HTTPS://WWW.BIT.LY/WALK2WEALTHGIFT

Nationally, 83 percent of all children aged 6 to 17 participated in at least one extracurricular activity, including clubs, sports, or lessons, in 2022. The NFHS, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations (including Washington, D.C.), we serve 19,500 high schools and more than 12 million young people. The National Federation of State High School Associations writes playing rules for high school sports and provides guidance on a multitude of national issues. We offer online education courses for high school coaches, officials, students, parents, and speech and music leaders through the NFHS Learning Center. We showcase high school sports and performing arts online through the NFHS Network. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that all students have an opportunity to enjoy healthy participation, achievement and good sportsmanship in education-based activities. Ken Burke is the Coordinator of Performing Arts and Sports at National Federation of State High School Associations. Its his job to ensure student athletes all across America have access to compete in higher educational activities which positively contribute to the overall wellness of high school students all across America. For Burke, “my passion to succeed and the servant leadership qualities I possess power me through each day. Three things push me to be the best person, student, and employee that I can possibly be: hard work, dedication, and the ability to make the most out of every situation. While learning from amazing leaders and managers throughout my life, I have understood what it takes to succeed wherever we end up in life.” He joined me this week to tell me more. LinkedIn: @KenBurke Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/competing-for-christ-podcast/id1572296719 Email: hkburke25@gmail.com

The navigation, advocation, and implementation of music initiatives at your school can be a daunting, confusing task at times. This episode can serve as a guide to help those in education, coming from one of the brightest minds in the music profession today!On this episode of The Stage, ASTA executive director Lynn Tuttle comes on the show to talk about the work she does as a lifelong musician, non-profit professional, and advocate for the arts. Throughout the conversation with host Ken Burke, Lynn gives excellent advice for parents, educators, and communities that want to make an impact on students through music. Make sure to listen out for key topics that Lynn and Ken discuss, like: Lynn's recollection of her childhood musical experienceHow Lynn got into the world of arts advocacyNavigating educational resources as an educator or administratorInitiatives that are ahead for ASTAWhat it's like to be surrounded with a family of musiciansSubscribe and leave a rating! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! https://www.nfhs.org/ Know someone who would be a great guest? Email: kburke@nfhs.org

When Ken Burke sold his company for a ten-digit exit, he thought he'd be enjoying the beach, but instead, he became a serial entrepreneur and re-empowered himself as a leader to build a new software company from nothing, facing the central conflict of his own culture vs the culture of his investors. Ken Burke is the founder and CEO of the Entrepreneur Now Network and author of "Intelligent Selling: The Art and Science of Selling Online" and "Prosper: Five Steps to Thriving in Business and Life". He is an ecommerce pioneer and mentor who sold his enterprise-class ecommerce software platform, Market Live, to Vista Equity Partners in 2016 in a successful ten-figure exit. Ken Burke learned about how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and culture that drives growth through his own journey of being an entrepreneur and leading his own tech company. He emphasizes the importance of culture by emphasizing that it goes beyond employees and extends to customers and even the board- to have a "no BS" attitude and allow the executive team to lead. He also stresses the value of investing in people, encouraging positive behavior, and creating an educational e-learning platform to foster customer loyalty. "You don't need to be the smartest brain in the room. You don't need to be the one talking all the time." In this episode, you will learn the following: What is an entrepreneurial mindsetHow Ken Burke turned a ten-digit exit into a strategic acquisition?What was the advice that Ken Burke received from Sequoia Capital that changed his leadership style?What strategies did Ken use to foster a culture of customer loyalty and engagement?The role of financial awareness and education in developing an entrepreneurial mindsetThe best ways to deal with people-related issues that leaders in business need to faceKen's tips on raising funds that serve to scale your businessand much much more ...

Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Katona joins the show today to discuss how EdTA provides resources and support for theatre programs across the nation. Dr. Katona comes from a 30-year teaching background and was even awarded for her tireless pursuit of theatre education with the 2014 President's Award for Outstanding Faculty Service at CCNY.Throughout the conversation, Dr. Katona and host Ken Burke bring up important issues for theatre educators, including: What she learned as an educator in BrooklynLeading and educating through adversityHer personal desires of having theatre programs in every school across the countryThe mission of EdTAThe connection between EdTA and the International Thespian SocietyResources that the team at EdTA providesSubscribe and leave a rating! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! https://www.nfhs.org/ Know someone who would be a great guest? Email: kburke@nfhs.org

How to build a $2 Billion USD Business - Ken Burke Founder @Marketlive and Serial Entrepreneur UK,US Find out more about Ken Burke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenburke/ Find out more about EntrepreneurNow: https://entrepreneurnow.com/ Ken Burke, founder and CEO of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network, is a highly successful serial entrepreneur, sought-after guest speaker, mentor, and published author. Ken's background is in software, which led him to found MarketLive; a market-leading, enterprise-class eCommerce software that generates more than $2 billion in annual sales globally through major retailers across the globe. He sold MarketLive to Vista Equity Partners in 2016. In 2021, Ken authored the book, “Prosper - 5 Keys to Thriving in Business and Life." In addition to his book, Ken has hundreds of published articles and has spoken at over 300 industry events spanning his 21 years in the eCommerce industry. As an eLearning Instructor, Ken has more than 30 courses published on major eLearning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, Forbes, and Future Learn. To check out Ken's courses on LinkedIn Learning visit: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/entrepreneurnow Ken graduated with honors from the USC Marshall School of Business with an MBA in Entrepreneurship. The school later awarded him with the honor of Entrepreneur of the Year. #successfull_leadership #amazonagency #amazonsellers #amazonsellercentral serial entrepreneurship,serial entrepreneur meaning,serial entrepreneur jay z,serial entrepreneur shark tank,serial entrepreneur vs entrepreneur,serial entrepreneur podcast,serial entrepreneurs focus on passion projects,serial entrepreneurs focus primarily on passion projects,serial entrepreneurs start several businesses. true false,serial entrepreneur marcia kilgore transcript,How to build a $2 Billion USD Business - Ken Burke Founder @Marketlive and Serial Entrepreneur

Ken Burke is the founder and CEO of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network, a speaker, serial entrepreneur, eCommerce pioneer, mentor, and author. Ken founded MarketLive, a market-leading, enterprise class eCommerce software platform used by major merchants generating $2b in online sales per year through the platform. His clients included, Disney, Warner Brothers, Target, 1-800-Flowers, Omaha Steaks, Party City, and many more. Most recently, Ken authored his best-selling book of ten years in the making; "PROSPER, 5 Steps To Thriving In Business & Life"

Ken Burke is a serial entrepreneur, thought leader, sought-after speaker, mentor, and author. He joins us on the Buy Grow Sell podcast to discuss the growth and exit of his ecommerce software platform, MarketLive. Bootstrapped in 1995, Ken talks about how he pivoted to a fully operational SaaS business, managed challenging relationships with VC funders, and overcame all the usual roadblocks to become a market leader for 20+ years. When Ken did sell, it was for a life-changing $100M. Learn all about it here in the latest episode. Connect with Ken Burke Website: https://kenburke.com/ Website: https://entrepreneurnow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenburke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendburke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneurNN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneurnn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kendburke Twitter: https://twitter.com/entrepreneurnn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EntrepreneurNowNetwork Connect with Simon Bedard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/business-sales-sydney/ Website: https://buygrowsell.com/ Website: https://exitadvisory.com.au/

How can theatre emphasize communication and dialogue in high schools today? What does it mean to have community standards in music? What in the WORLD is going on in theatre today??? Listen to this episode to find out!On this episode of The Stage,  Cory Wilkerson, Education Director at the Education Theatre Association (EdTA) comes on to discuss initiatives, lessons-learned, and tips for theatre educators! Cory has a passion for theatre education and continues to provide resources for theatre teachers across the nation through EdTA. With her knowledge, Cory and host Ken Burke deep-dive into:The mission of EdTAHer love for theatre and educationThespy AwardsProtecting and advocating for theatre programs across the nationRelying on your calendar (amongst other things) to aid your lifeSubscribe and leave a rating! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! https://www.nfhs.org/ Know someone who would be a great guest? Email: kburke@nfhs.org

Ken Burke, founder and CEO of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network, is a speaker, serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author. Ken founded MarketLive, a market-leading, enterprise-class eCommerce software platform used by major merchants generating $2b in online sales through the platform. He sold MarketLive to Vista Equity Partners in 2016. Ken has taught well over 10,000 entrepreneurs how to successfully start and grow their companies.  His courses are viewed by students all over the world.  Ken recently published his book called, "Prosper: 5 Steps to Thriving in Business and Life".    Offer: free resources for entrepreneurs   Outline Introduction to Ken Burke. 0:02 Why do you do what you do? 0:51 The first thing you need to do as an entrepreneur. 2:11 Being a thought leader means going out and being the face of your company. 3:43 What's the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when starting a business? 5:47 Why do VCs and angel investors want to see more traction? 7:38 Who's a hero and why are they a hero? 9:25    

On this episode of The Stage, Save The Music Foundation Chief Program Officer and 2017 Casio Leadership in Music Education Award recipient Chiho Feindler comes on to discuss how parents, educators, and administrators can prepare students for life. As Chiho has been involved with music education for years, she provides her secrets to sustained success, thoughts on why music education is important for every student involved, and her amazing journey to where she is now!Feindler and host Ken Burke lay out what steps can be taken to improve music education nationally,  how the Save The Music Foundation aids programs across the world annually, and how music programs can be sustainable even through uncertain times. Listen and learn more about what it takes to help prepare students for their future!Check out the Save The Music Foundation!Subscribe and leave a rating! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! https://www.nfhs.org/ Know someone who would be a great guest? Email: kburke@nfhs.org

Ken Burke, founder and CEO of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network, is a speaker, serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author. Ken founded MarketLive, a market-leading, enterprise-class eCommerce software platform used by major merchants generating $2b in online sales through the platform. He sold MarketLive to Vista Equity Partners in 2016. Ken has taught well over 10,000 entrepreneurs how to successfully start and grow their companies.  His courses are viewed by students all over the world.  Ken recently published his book called, "Prosper: 5 Steps to Thriving in Business and Life".    Offer: free resources for entrepreneurs   Outline Introduction to Ken Burke. 0:02 Why do you do what you do? 0:51 The first thing you need to do as an entrepreneur. 2:11 Being a thought leader means going out and being the face of your company. 3:43 What's the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when starting a business? 5:47 Why do VCs and angel investors want to see more traction? 7:38 Who's a hero and why are they a hero? 9:25    

Ken Burke, founder and CEO of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network, is a speaker, serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author. Ken founded MarketLive, a market-leading, enterprise class eCommerce software platform used by major merchants generating $2b in online sales through the platform. He sold MarketLive to Vista Equity Partners in 2016. Ken authored the book, “Intelligent Selling: The Art and Science of Selling Online,” as well as hundreds of industry articles. He earned his MBA in Entrepreneurship from the USC Marshall School of Business, which later awarded him the honor of Entrepreneur of the Year. Business strategy during recession for Amazon & E-commerce Introduction The economy is in the midst of its longest recession in a century. In this volatile time, it's important that you have a strategy to stay viable as an Amazon and e-commerce business owner. Let's take a look at some ways that you can keep your business moving forward during these uncertain times! Ken Burke's 2001 Dot.com Crash experience Ken Burke was a serial entrepreneur with a background in technology. He started out selling computer hardware before moving onto software development, building his first company from the ground up. At the height of the dot com crash his company survived. What happened on the other side of the recession was much better: in 2003-06, they had their best season ever.  Europe and UK may face long-term recession or stagnation The current recession is not simply a one-off event. It's the beginning of a long period of stagnation, or even decline, for Europe and UK as well. The reason is simple: Gas is not only in short supply now, it will be for the foreseeable future because shale gas production has peaked out in US and no country outside of US has made any significant progress towards developing shale gas reserves. Germany was the engine of European economy due to its large manufacturing sector which depended on cheap energy (gas) to be competitive globally. Germany's industry accounted for 36% share of total industrial output globally in 2015[1], making it largest exporter among all European countries. But that can't continue as German manufacturing industry depends on cheap energy and Russia controls almost all gas supplies into Europe through Nord Stream pipeline and other pipelines through Eastern Europe. Nowadays gas prices have increased significantly due to sanctions imposed upon Russian Federation following annexation Crimea from Ukraine. Sadly there is little prospect of that changing. Even if Russia makes peace soon, its supplies will have been permanently damaged, or shut down.  Luckily there is an alternative, giant market of consumers which should be thriving... How to play in Amazon USA, the most robust market The medium-term economic future for the USA is much brighter than for Europe. The US has become self-sufficient in oil and natural gas. North America also has some of the healthiest demographics in any developed continent, with a combined population of over 500 million people. It has a continent-sized market in North America with NAFTA 2.0 with Mexico and Canada expected to boost trade even further (and hopefully end tariffs). America is also retooling its factories at record speed, which is helping to generate jobs and investment at home rather than overseas as well as keep import costs low while boosting exports - all good news for eCommerce players like Amazon!  Taking over your market The period towards the end of a  recession can be a period where you get to take over the market. The main reason for this is because of the economy in general and how people react to it. When there is an economic downturn, many companies will either merge or go under completely because they cannot afford to stay in business anymore. This means that there is more room for new competitors who have been able to survive during this time and are looking for ways to make money back into their company's p...

Ken Burke, founder and CEO of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network, is a speaker, serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author. Ken founded MarketLive, a market-leading, enterprise class eCommerce software platform used by major merchants generating $2b in online sales through the platform. He sold MarketLive to Vista Equity Partners in 2016. Ken authored the book, “Intelligent Selling: The Art and Science of Selling Online,” as well as hundreds of industry articles. He earned his MBA in Entrepreneurship from the USC Marshall School of Business, which later awarded him the honor of Entrepreneur of the Year. Business strategy during recession for Amazon & E-commerce Introduction The economy is in the midst of its longest recession in a century. In this volatile time, it's important that you have a strategy to stay viable as an Amazon and e-commerce business owner. Let's take a look at some ways that you can keep your business moving forward during these uncertain times! Ken Burke's 2001 Dot.com Crash experience Ken Burke was a serial entrepreneur with a background in technology. He started out selling computer hardware before moving onto software development, building his first company from the ground up. At the height of the dot com crash his company survived. What happened on the other side of the recession was much better: in 2003-06, they had their best season ever.  Europe and UK may face long-term recession or stagnation The current recession is not simply a one-off event. It's the beginning of a long period of stagnation, or even decline, for Europe and UK as well. The reason is simple: Gas is not only in short supply now, it will be for the foreseeable future because shale gas production has peaked out in US and no country outside of US has made any significant progress towards developing shale gas reserves. Germany was the engine of European economy due to its large manufacturing sector which depended on cheap energy (gas) to be competitive globally. Germany's industry accounted for 36% share of total industrial output globally in 2015[1], making it largest exporter among all European countries. But that can't continue as German manufacturing industry depends on cheap energy and Russia controls almost all gas supplies into Europe through Nord Stream pipeline and other pipelines through Eastern Europe. Nowadays gas prices have increased significantly due to sanctions imposed upon Russian Federation following annexation Crimea from Ukraine. Sadly there is little prospect of that changing. Even if Russia makes peace soon, its supplies will have been permanently damaged, or shut down.  Luckily there is an alternative, giant market of consumers which should be thriving... How to play in Amazon USA, the most robust market The medium-term economic future for the USA is much brighter than for Europe. The US has become self-sufficient in oil and natural gas. North America also has some of the healthiest demographics in any developed continent, with a combined population of over 500 million people. It has a continent-sized market in North America with NAFTA 2.0 with Mexico and Canada expected to boost trade even further (and hopefully end tariffs). America is also retooling its factories at record speed, which is helping to generate jobs and investment at home rather than overseas as well as keep import costs low while boosting exports - all good news for eCommerce players like Amazon!  Taking over your market The period towards the end of a  recession can be a period where you get to take over the market. The main reason for this is because of the economy in general and how people react to it. When there is an economic downturn, many companies will either merge or go under completely because they cannot afford to stay in business anymore. This means that there is more room for new competitors who have been able to survive during this time and are looking for ways to make money back into their company's p...

Our guest today is Ken Burke, founder, and CEO of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network. Ken is particularly focused on delivering educational courses online, but not in the academic sense. Rather, Ken focusses on how this approach can be used to build closer connections with your prospects and existing customers. Ken is a speaker, serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author. Ken founded MarketLive, a market-leading, enterprise-class eCommerce software platform used by major merchants generating $2b in online sales through the platform. He sold MarketLive to Vista Equity Partners in 2016. Ken has taught well over 10,000 entrepreneurs how to successfully start and grow their companies. His courses are viewed by students all over the world. Ken recently published his book called, "Prosper: 5 Steps to Thriving in Business and Life". After listening to today's episode, visit Ken's website for free resources!

As a former educator, now author, public speaker, and music advocate, Fran Kick has dedicated his life in helping the next generation of students through his speaking and educating abilities. As he travels all across the world speaking, Kick takes an interactive approach in his lessons, and gives resources that students, parents, and teachers can use for the rest of their lives!On this episode of The Stage, Kick joins Ken Burke to discuss how he has managed to achieve success through teaching students about the importance of music and the work he continues to do with national organizations like the NFHS, Music for All, and more! Listen as he explains how he moved from educating to speaking, why he wrote his books Kick It In and What Makes Kids Kick, and an important event coming up for students involved in band called the Future Music Educators Experience in Indianapolis, Indiana. Check out Fran Kick's resources here: https://www.kickitin.com/Subscribe and leave a rating! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! https://www.nfhs.org/ Know someone who would be a great guest? Email: kburke@nfhs.org

How Does Entrepreneur Decision-Making Work in Real Life? Entrepreneur decision-making works in a variety of ways. Some entrepreneurs prefer to gather as much information as possible before making a choice, while others simply follow their gut instinct.Regardless of your decision-making style, there are some principles you should always keep in mind: Action creates momentum – If it feels like you've been stuck on the same problem for days or weeks without any progress, then it's time to take action. The more time spent thinking about how to solve a problem without actually solving it will just lead to frustration and an eventual loss of motivation. Test, measure and adjust – When trying out new ideas or testing different solutions for problems, don't be afraid to try things out quickly and see what works best (and what doesn't). Use this process as an opportunity for learning so that you can learn from your mistakes while they're still fresh in your mind instead of later down the road when they might have cost you too much money or time already! Tactics for Entrepreneur Decision-Making- the Decision Matrix There are three things that you need to do in order for you to make your own decision. List the criteria for the decision. This is the most difficult part because it requires thinking about what matters and why it matters, but it's also very important because you cannot weight a factor if you don't know what's being weighted in the first place. Make sure that all of your criteria are relevant and appropriate for this type of decision and don't get carried away by making too many or too few; this will help keep things simple later on when calculating weights (see below). Weight each of your criteria numerically based on their relative importance (so 1 = high priority, 5 = low priority).  To give an example: suppose I'm trying decide whether or not I want my ecommerce website design done by an agency rather than doing it myself. One of my criteria might be "time spent", since developing websites takes me a significant amount of time every month; another might be "cost", because agencies often charge more per hour than freelancers do; yet another could be "quality", since hiring someone else means outsourcing some portion of control over how well my site looks or functions. The point here is not just listing them—you must think about these factors as having varying levels of importance depending upon which option(s) from our list above we're considering at any given moment during our evaluation process (e.g., if we had chosen Option A instead of Option B above, then cost would no longer matter as much). Do the math After this, it's a simple question of multiplying and comparing: In a spreadhseet, you'd have the options or choices in rows down the left-hand column, and the criteria along column headers going left to right. for each possible option or choice, you'll have a score for each criterion For each of these criteria boxes, you'll need to multiple the score by the "weight" you've  which of multiplying the score of each possible option by the "weight" for  has the most weight then add up the total score across all the criteria for each decision. Finally, look at the relative scores of each decision. Like most maths, and all spreadsheets, it's so much easier to see it on an actual spreadsheet! Ken has created a spreadsheet that does the heavy lifting for you with a structured approach to decisions. Click here for his free entrepreneur decision matrix spreadsheet. Have 3-Year Financial Forecast! And Measure the Decisions  A key tool for Entrepreneur Decision-Making is financial forecasting. It is imperative that you know where your business is going, so it's important to have a financial forecast. You need a forecast for the next 3 years - and this is a shock to many entrepreneurs because they don't even have a one-year forecast.

How Does Entrepreneur Decision-Making Work in Real Life? Entrepreneur decision-making works in a variety of ways. Some entrepreneurs prefer to gather as much information as possible before making a choice, while others simply follow their gut instinct.Regardless of your decision-making style, there are some principles you should always keep in mind: Action creates momentum – If it feels like you've been stuck on the same problem for days or weeks without any progress, then it's time to take action. The more time spent thinking about how to solve a problem without actually solving it will just lead to frustration and an eventual loss of motivation. Test, measure and adjust – When trying out new ideas or testing different solutions for problems, don't be afraid to try things out quickly and see what works best (and what doesn't). Use this process as an opportunity for learning so that you can learn from your mistakes while they're still fresh in your mind instead of later down the road when they might have cost you too much money or time already! Tactics for Entrepreneur Decision-Making- the Decision Matrix There are three things that you need to do in order for you to make your own decision. List the criteria for the decision. This is the most difficult part because it requires thinking about what matters and why it matters, but it's also very important because you cannot weight a factor if you don't know what's being weighted in the first place. Make sure that all of your criteria are relevant and appropriate for this type of decision and don't get carried away by making too many or too few; this will help keep things simple later on when calculating weights (see below). Weight each of your criteria numerically based on their relative importance (so 1 = high priority, 5 = low priority).  To give an example: suppose I'm trying decide whether or not I want my ecommerce website design done by an agency rather than doing it myself. One of my criteria might be "time spent", since developing websites takes me a significant amount of time every month; another might be "cost", because agencies often charge more per hour than freelancers do; yet another could be "quality", since hiring someone else means outsourcing some portion of control over how well my site looks or functions. The point here is not just listing them—you must think about these factors as having varying levels of importance depending upon which option(s) from our list above we're considering at any given moment during our evaluation process (e.g., if we had chosen Option A instead of Option B above, then cost would no longer matter as much). Do the math After this, it's a simple question of multiplying and comparing: In a spreadhseet, you'd have the options or choices in rows down the left-hand column, and the criteria along column headers going left to right. for each possible option or choice, you'll have a score for each criterion For each of these criteria boxes, you'll need to multiple the score by the "weight" you've  which of multiplying the score of each possible option by the "weight" for  has the most weight then add up the total score across all the criteria for each decision. Finally, look at the relative scores of each decision. Like most maths, and all spreadsheets, it's so much easier to see it on an actual spreadsheet! Ken has created a spreadsheet that does the heavy lifting for you with a structured approach to decisions. Click here for his free entrepreneur decision matrix spreadsheet. Have 3-Year Financial Forecast! And Measure the Decisions  A key tool for Entrepreneur Decision-Making is financial forecasting. It is imperative that you know where your business is going, so it's important to have a financial forecast. You need a forecast for the next 3 years - and this is a shock to many entrepreneurs because they don't even have a one-year forecast.

Barry Houser, Director of the Marching Illini, Associate Director of Bands,  Director of the Fighting Illini Athletic Bands, and Clinical Associate Professor of Music of the University of Illinois joins The Stage to discuss his life experiences in music and advocating for music. Barry has a hand in a number of different band activities at Illinois, as well as teaching and directing band camps, and directing bands that have performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the NBC Today Show, the Indy 500 Parade, along with many more. On this episode, Houser joins Ken Burke to talk about a number of different topics within his expertise, including how important it is to have band and music programs in schools across the country, the difference between successful music programs and those that struggle, and what being the Director of the Marching Illini has taught him. Throughout the conversation, it's clear that Barry continuously strives to be the best possible version of himself, and even gives tips for educators and administrators that are involved in music. Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a rating!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!NFHS website : https://www.nfhs.org/Subscribe and leave a rating! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! https://www.nfhs.org/ Know someone who would be a great guest? Email: kburke@nfhs.org

Summary: We love having guests on Financial Survival Network that can help you bring your entrepreneur game to the next level. Ken Burke comes on this episode to tell you about how you can combine your idea for a business with action to supercharge your entrepreneurial career. Ken discusses multiple strategies for getting your business out there; it's important to not only manifest your goals, but to take action and put in the time/work to grow your business. Rather than imagining failure and looking for obstacles, start learning and get feedback from other entrepreneurs to make the necessary improvements. Highlights: -Ken is all about teaching people to embed growth in their businesses -Entrepreneurship is a learned skill; it is a passion to create something out of nothing -How do you know when your passion/business idea is legitimate? If you have an idea, remember that action creates momentum -Google competitors and other products/services to take steps towards your idea -A great entrepreneurial skill is patience and perseverance; you have to be in the game to win the game -Remember that things don't necessarily work on YOUR timeline -Make sure your idea is financially feasible. If you can't make money with your idea, you can't grow it or create meaningful impact -The law of attraction is helpful for clarity and directing your energy towards something that can manifest/produce itself. On the flip side, it doesn't provide the action that is needed to create something; you have to do this! -Fear of failure stops entrepreneurs from actually pursuing their idea because they fall into analysis paralysis -We are ultimately all hear to learn, grow, and develop; failure is impossible because these feats always teach us something and allow us to get better -The stronger the problem an entrepreneur is solving, the bigger the opportunity -Get feedback from other entrepreneurs and your target market. Your idea may need refinement so that people can understand it -People want to know that they can get out of your product; focus on the emotional output of your product Useful Links: Financial Survival Network Prosper: Five Steps to Thriving in Business and in Life EntrepreneurNOW

When should you pursue investor fundraising for your venture?In this episode, I interviewed Ken Burke, founder and CEO of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network. Ken has raised $50M+ for his multiple businesses and has spent a career building, buying and exiting multiple companies.HIGHLIGHTS:➤ 4:15 - When is the right time for funding & how much do you need?➤ 17:20 - First steps in bringing your idea to life➤ 26:01 - What investors are looking for➤ 34:30 - Creating breakthrough products in a commoditized market➤ 35:30 - Building an investor deck & intro videoConnect with Ken Burke:Twitter: @kendburkeWebsite: EntrepreneurNOW.comConnect w/ Ken on LinkedIn→ Subscribe to my newsletter, connect on Instagram, & check out more free resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Ken Burke. Ken is a serial entrepreneur who built a massive enterprise software company and sold it for over $100 million. He then went on to create Entrepreneur NOW, a company that provides over 160 eLearning courses designed for entrepreneurs to help them start, grow and run their business. EntrepreneurNOW courses are also distributed all over the world on over 40 major eLearning sites. Ken has been featured on the INC 500, been named Entrepreneur of the Year, and has authored multiple books, most recently the best-seller, Prosper, 5 Steps to Thriving in Business and Life. Needless to say, Ken has a wealth of experience and knowledge on how to succeed as an entrepreneur, and I've brought him to squeeze every bit I can out of him. www.EntrepreneurNow.com www.KenBurke.com Entrepreneurship is in Ken's blood. It's all he knows. It started 25 years ago when he started MarketLive and rode the E-commerce wave. It took 4-5 years before it took off, but they became one of the major players in enterprise e-commerce software. Ken learned a lot through the experience and honed his skills. As things grew, he had to go through the ups and downs of growing and scaling a large business. Sequoia Capital was their large investor and at one point, Ken had his “Steve Jobs” moment where he was replaced as CEO. He was moved to the chairman role and the new “more experienced” CEO was brought in. It was a miserable failure. Ken came back in after 4 years and built things back up and made it very successful selling on a high to a large software conglomerate. He then started EntrepreneurNOW and is at it again and as he says, it having to learn a lot of things all over again. It's never the same path. At the 8 min mark, we talk about how it is different the second time around and just because he was successful once doesn't mean the same things will work in the next venture. Talk to us about the state of entrepreneurship as you see it… The latest batch of entrepreneurs has experienced another crash. Entrepreneurs have had to get a healthy dose of persistence and are learning that the notion of having a startup that maxes value in 3-4 years and the founders cash out is not a reality. The VC/Equity money is drying up. The cost of capital is much higher, and inflation is causing a lot of issues across the board. At the 13 min mark, we discuss persistence and Ken's thoughts. “You have to be in the game the win the game.” A lot of entrepreneurs take themselves off the field because they are not willing to persist through the major barriers they encounter. Don't expect things to always go as planned. Thoughts on the entrepreneur mindset? Ken wrote Prosper to help entrepreneurs in this area. It is impossible to fail because we are here to learn, grow, and develop. Challenges are part of the growth process. There is a lot of “You” in the business, so you must build a structure in the business that allows others to come up and help build the business and learn, grow, and develop. Do not let your ego get in the way. Be careful not to hamper the ability for your business to grow by injecting yourself too much in the business or letting limiting beliefs stop progress. Prosper: 5 Steps to Thriving in Business and Life. Can you take us through the 5 steps? You take you wherever you go. All your baggage comes with you into business or personal life. The healthier you are as a person, the better you are in business and life. Step 1: You must accept yourself. Don't self-sabotage. Step 2: Manage your ego. Your identity is not things, money, success, etc., it is internal. Step 3: Clarity. You need to know exactly where you are going and have a clear vision. Step 4: Take action. It comes down to consistent action. Fear is usually the #1 roadblock. Step 5: Gratitude. Serve and live with gratitude for all those around you and part of your journey. You must practice these things daily. What should entrepreneurs know about how to prepare themselves and their business for a sale and what did you learn through your process? It starts at the very beginning. Covet thy equity. Protect every ounce of equity that you have. Never give more than you have to give up when it comes to equity. Stair-step your investment. Take a little bit more at each step to bring your business 18 months into the future at a time. Be prepared for a “down round.” Manage your board and investor as if they are employees otherwise, they will manage you. They must know you are the leader and are in charge. Do not have a “parent-child” relationship with your board or investors. In the end, you are 100% accountable for everything in your business. When going to sell, you must prepare at least 1 year in advance. Think about how to maximize every aspect of value. Try to find a strategy investor and partner with them ahead of time. Anything you have seen that has worked for you consistently in building businesses? The bigger the problem, the more successful you can be. Start with the problem and find the solution. Finances. 3-5 year financial forecast and reviewing it each quarter keeps you on pace and helps to ensure you are on the right path. 5 clear, key initiatives per year that you are working toward that everyone knows in the business. Focus is widely important. Land and expand. Own a niche first and expand from there. Best advice for an entrepreneur just starting out? Focus. Focus. Focus. Master, then move on. Take action. Action creates momentum.   Best Quote: You have to be in the game the win the game. A lot of entrepreneurs take themselves off the field because they are not willing to persist through the major barriers they encounter.   Ken's Misfit 3: Practice the idea of fulfillment, joy, and happiness on a daily basis. Leave your ego at the door. Avoid the judgement of yourself and those around you. Know that it is impossible to fail. Growth is at the center of what you do.   Show Sponsors Shopify: Get a 14-day FREE trial at www.Shopify.com/misfit Simple Texting: Free for 14-day trial and 500 extra free credits! Text “MISFITS” to 833-2TRY-SMS (833-287-9767)

Mark Wood is a legend in the violin world and music community. Mark has accomplished so much in his life, including creating the first solid body electric violin, traveling the world performing with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Celine Dione, and Billy Joel (along with so many others), and now rocking out with students throughout the nation. As he has studied and learned from some of the brightest names in the music world, the "Van Halen of the Violin World" has earned countless awards including an Emmy Award in his time performing and now spends his life and skills advocating for music globally.Mark Wood joins Ken Burke on The Stage to talk about his life as a rock violinist and how he changed the world by bringing together the classical violin style with rock and roll. Mark and Ken discuss changing the violin industry, how it has been performing with some of the biggest stars and groups in music, and why he started the Mark Wood Music Foundation. Mark even gives listeners a glance into his world on the episode as he rocks out on his violin in the interview! As a part of his Electrify Your Symphony  movement, Mark's Breakout Tour kicks off in October, so make sure to visit Mark's website for locations and tickets now!http://www.markwoodmusic.com/Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a rating!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!NFHS website : https://www.nfhs.org/

Ken Burke is an all-star entrepreneur and thought leader. He is one of the true pioneers in the e-commerce world and the software realm. He founded MarketLive and sold it to Vista Equity Partners for a ten-figure exit. He runs The EntrepreneurNOW! Network, which provides learning resources for entrepreneurs at all stages.  Ken is also the author of Intelligent Selling: The Art & Science of Selling Online, as well as his recent best-selling book Prosper: 5 Steps To Thriving in Business and Life. In this episode... What is your brand's unique competitive advantage? How do you position and protect your brand in the market? In venture funding, investors want to know what makes your brand unique and competitive. They want to protect their investment by funding valuable companies, making it important for entrepreneurs to position themselves as industry leaders. This is why intellectual property comes in handy. In this episode of the Innovations and Breakthroughs Podcast, Rich Goldstein hosts Ken Burke, the Founder of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network, to talk about strategies for gaining a competitive advantage through intellectual property (IP). They also discuss the role IP plays in the sale of a company, how to know when to get a patent, and the benefit of investing in a company with IP versus creating a product from scratch.

In this episode, I interview Ken Burke, who is based in Petaluma, California. Ken is the Founder of EntrepreneurNow! Network, which is The ultimate learning experience for entrepreneurs. He's the author of the new book "Prosper, Five Keys For Thriving In Business And In Life". And he's also the founder of Microcasting, which is an e-learning software platform. In the interview, Ken discusses how he managed to initially self-fund MarketLive, before getting funded a few years later; why thought-leadership is crucial to the success of a SaaS business; why he recommends you get funded in multiple stages, instead of asking for everything you need upfront in the beginning; and the ideal length for educational video content... plus lots more. https://www.SaasStartupStories.com https://microcasting.com/ https://entrepreneurnow.com/

Whenever I hear the word solopreneur, I hear the word "suffering", because you can't do everything by yourself; we weren't made to. The reality is in order to run a company; we need to market; we need sales; we need accounting; we need fulfillment, operations, technology, and customer service... ...and somehow as a solopreneur we are going to do all of this alone? I am already exhausted just thinking about it. If you are ready to move from solopreneur to entrepreneur join Ken Burke and I for this week's release where we talk all things business and how to create a successful business that lasts long-term. Visit: https://makeyourkidsmillionaires.com/ (https://makeyourkidsmillionaires.com/) GET ON THE WAITLIST FOR GRAVY STACK: https://gravystack.com/ (https://gravystack.com/) iflip Invest App: https://iflipinvest.com/ (https://iflipinvest.com/)   Meet Loral Langemeier: Loral Langemeier is a money expert, sought-after speaker, entrepreneurial thought leader, and best-selling author of five books. Her goal: to change the conversations people have about money worldwide and empower people to become millionaires. The CEO and Founder of Live Out Loud, Inc. – a multinational organization — Loral relentlessly and candidly shares her best advice without hesitation or apology. What sets her apart from other wealth experts is her innate ability to recognize and acknowledge the skills & talents of people, inspiring them to generate wealth. She has created, nurtured, and perfected a 3-5 year strategy to make millions for the “Average Jill and Joe.” To date, she and her team have served thousands of individuals worldwide and created hundreds of millionaires through wealth-building education keynotes, workshops, products, events, programs, and coaching services. Loral is truly dedicated to helping men and women, from all walks of life, to become millionaires AND be able to enjoy time with their families. She is living proof that anyone can have the life of their dreams through hard work, persistence, and getting things done in the face of opposition. As a single mother of two children, she is redefining the possibility for women to have it all and raise their children in an entrepreneurial and financially literate environment.   Links and Resources: Ask Loral App:https://apple.co/3eIgGcX ( https://apple.co/3eIgGcX) Loral on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/askloral/ ( https://www.facebook.com/askloral/) Loral on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/lorallive/videos ( https://www.youtube.com/user/lorallive/videos) Loral on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorallangemeier/ ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorallangemeier/) Money Rules:https://integratedwealthsystems.com/money-rules/ ( https://integratedwealthsystems.com/money-rules/) Millionaire Maker Store:https://millionairemakerstore.com/ ( https://millionairemakerstore.com/) Real Money Talks Podcast:https://integratedwealthsystems.com/podcast/ ( https://integratedwealthsystems.com/podcast/) Integrated Wealth Systems:https://integratedwealthsystems.com/ ( https://integratedwealthsystems.com/) Affiliate Sign-Up:https://integratedwealthsystems.com/affiliates ( https://integratedwealthsystems.com/affiliates)   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device.   Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on...

This week on the Digital Marketing Podcast, Ken Burke of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network, and author of Prosper: 5 Steps to Thriving in Business & Life joins Erik and Tim to discuss the keys to personal and professional success. https://www.digitalvelocitypodcast.com/episodes/18-keys-to-personal-and-professional-success-ken-burke

A fellow podcaster joins us! Ken Burke, a senior outfielder at Covenant College in Georgia joins The Christian Athlete Paradox to talk about his own podcast Competing for Christ, and his time as a Collegiate Athlete. Ken gives us a deeper look into his own faith walk and how God has used his trials and tribulations to propel him into an intimate relationship with the Lord. Making our campus, our teams, and our sport our mission field is not easy, but God's word guides us into how we're called to oppose the societal paradox between Christianity and Athletics, and truly compete in a manner that Christ be magnified.

Christmas is over but Valentine's Day is around the corner. The Pinellas Clerk of Courts office is signing up couples for their wedding and vow renewal ceremony. We speak with the head of the office, Clerk of Courts Ken Burke.

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by EvoLLLution, we welcome Ken Burke, Founder & CEO, entrepreneurNOW! This episode is fascinating - Ken talks to us about the "compelling event" that is Coronavirus and how that affects all businesses. More organizations need to think about defining and offering a minimum viable product (MVP) to maximize revenue and gain market share. Along with that, Ken discusses the necessity of identifying the target audience - figure out what the consumer wants, not what you want to give them. And he tells us not to succumb to analysis paralysis, especially in higher education. Ken Burke began to understand that his life's purpose was to teach entrepreneurs while running the eCommerce business he'd started in 1996, MarketLive. After twenty years of running MarketLive, developing into a widely-published thought leader, keynote speaker, and coach to entrepreneurs, Ken sold the business and turned his attention full-time to helping entrepreneurs to launch, run, and grow their businesses. (Somehow, traveling the world just wasn't cutting it—though be sure to ask him about historic landmarks in Rome the next time you run into Ken!) Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Join Bruce as he chats with filmmaker Ken Burke about, his film, "Cuba Metal Invasion." In 2019 11 metal bands from Germany, Australia, Mexico, and the USA went to Cuba. They toured the country, played a bunch of shows, and visited children's hospitals and outreaches. "Cuba Metal Invasion," documents that journey and can be seen here by donation at https://gum.co/oDLxHw All monies go to children in Cuba. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brutally-delicious/message

Ken Burke is a speaker, serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author. He is also the founder and CEO of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network. Ken is very passionate about helping people and entrepreneurs run and grow their businesses. In business, Ken relies on guiding principles and “ego checks”, to maintain a positive motivation.  In this podcast, Ken gives practical steps to see your dreams manifested. He also discusses his new book, in which he shares about practicing joy, happiness, and fulfillment. He hopes that readers will be inspired to discover their God-given passions and move them closer to their purpose.

This is one of those podcasts that give you so much hope that giving up isn't a option. I had the privilege to chat with Ken Burke (Donor) & Cassie Yahnian (Recipient) about the journey of not know each other, the process, and the determination what a strange would do to save someone else's life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app