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Today we interview Suzanne Siemens, the co-founder of Lunapads. Suzanne a trained CPA and graduate from the Sauder School of Business. In 2000, she left her corporate career to join forces with Madeleine Shaw to co-found Lunapads, a socially innovative company that specializes in manufacturing healthy and sustainable alternatives to disposable feminine hygiene products and selling them online at lunapasds.com since 1998! In 2017, Suzanne and Madeleine received Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Social Entrepreneurship for their business success and leadership in providing menstrual products to girls and women globally and locally.She has a very unique story in that Lunapads was founded at the same time the Internet began to take off. She was not able to simply "Google it" when she came across questions about her business like all of us can do today. As the Internet grew in popularity, it saved her company. Selling B2C on the Internet became much more profitable than selling B2B to retailers.Today Lunapads is a global ecommerce company, supporting people across the world that has a wealth of knowledge from their 20-year business history. In this episode you will hear the following: How small companies sold products before the InternetHow one company pivoted TO the InternetWhy having extra capital is crucial to running a companyThe importance of knowing your specific target customerWhy you should always listen to your outliersWhat advertising platforms work best for LunapadsWhy you should claim (or reclaim) your brand on AmazonSuzanne gives us so much knowledge, it's hard to pick it all up at one time. You will for sure leave with a better understanding of business and how to sustain & adapt to an ever-changing world. Visit Lunapads on their website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, PinterestContact Brice & Mike here:Major Impact Media (Brice) - Facebook, WebsiteOutside ROI (Mike) - Facebook, Website
PART 1 of 2: Let’s go!! It was an honor having Bobby Castro on the show to share his insight on leveling up in life and how to invest in REAL estate, and not rely on pensions alone. Bobby has over $350M Net worth and 2000+ Apartment units which generate him over 350k a month in passive income. With only a grade 9 education, he just exited and sold his company for 1 Billion. So I feel if you’re at this level.... you may want to listen! Bobby's exceptional success in real estate investing is truly admirable. Bobby was also the recipient of Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the year 2012, and he's been on the Inc 500 - 13 times! What was covered: Bobby’s inspiring rise from a lower-income family -Investing money through leveraging others Building multi-family investment from $25k To 350million The importance of having the right character in building a deep relationship with your customers How to avoid real estate investing mistakes Why should you invest in Multi-family and how to mitigate multi-family taxes Understanding your intentions in real estate investing The power of leveraging relationships The best way for First Responders to build wealth outside the workplace and pensions revealed. Connect with Bobby: https://bobbycastro.com/ https://www.instagram.com/officialbobbycastro/ ALSO: If you want to connect with Dave, download his Ebook and Audiobook for FREE and then schedule your free strategy call to help you get started. Just go to www.911WealthNetwork.com If you like this content, please Subscribe, Rate and Review!
Jason McCann knows how to build a great company culture, he just won Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year award, and in this episode of 26.1 we are going to talk about building culture in the classroom and your school. There are some great lessons learned from a person with a huge heart to make a difference in the world. As CEO of VARIDESK, Jason is on the way to becoming a titan of business.
In this episode of Tales from the PROS, I chat with CEO, Scot Wingo about how he went from running the public company known as Channel Advisor to starting on-demand car wash tech company called Spiffy. Scot Wingo, now the CEO of Spiffy served as Chief Executive Officer of the public company known as ChannelAdvisor Corporation. Scot has received numerous awards including Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year and Triangle Business Journal's 40 under 40. Scot and I discuss entrepreneurship, startups, technology, investors, funding, Channel Advisor, struggles, today's digital age, the Raleigh tech scene, scaling a company, and much more. Follow Scot Wingo: Website - https://www.getspiffy.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/getspiffynow/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/scotwingo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getspiffy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/get-spiffy-inc/ Follow Michael Georgiou: Podcast Website - https://www.talesfromthepros.com Company Website - https://www.imaginovation.net Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromthePROS/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MGeorgiou22 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_mgeorgiou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJv9pbImovknEluSLzAPTpg/featured
Naveen Jain’s laser focus on solving big problems has made him one of the most important voices in entrepreneurship today. He was named Ernst and Young's “Entrepreneur of the Year,” Silicon India's “Most Admired Serial Entrepreneur,” and continues to pioneer unprecedented achievements in multiple industries. Naveen came to America with only five dollars in his pocket and used his energy, enthusiasm, and undying optimism to turn it into billions. His radical belief of transforming philanthropic ideals into self-sustaining economic vehicles is astounding. His company Viome aims to one day make illness a choice. Take a moment to get to know the entrepreneur and philanthropist who emphasizes the importance of solving actual problems in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. SHOW NOTES Naveen clarifies why doing good and doing well are not mutually exclusive. [2:53] Naveen explains why philanthropy is not about just giving money. [6:27] Naveen tells why entrepreneurs will be more powerful than nation states. [12:39] Tom and Naveen discuss how to solve the real problem and not the symptom. [16:11] Naveen breaks down his approach on how to learn and understand anything new. [21:48] Naveen talks about pioneering breakthroughs with his new venture Viome. [26:00] Naveen reveals the most important trait of entrepreneurs. [30:52] Tom and Naveen dive into the disconnect between instant gratification and happiness. [34:01] Naveen shares how to celebrate entrepreneurs and why entrepreneurs never fail. [38:11] Naveen uncovers how to translate audacious ideas into actionable outcomes. [40:52] Naveen expounds on the importance of education and how to find your passion. [43:48] Naveen describes the impact that he wants to have on the world. [46:57] MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE PEOPLE Elon Musk - http://bit.ly/1tNavZk [12:58] Jeff Bezos - http://bit.ly/1IgYsWr [12:59] Richard Branson - http://bit.ly/1gtMjmU [12:59] ORGANIZATIONS Viome - http://bit.ly/2u1ZAA6 [13:17] Los Alamos National Lab - http://bit.ly/2rSCoAe [22:57] Singularity University - http://bit.ly/2s7I25E [23:45] FOLLOW NAVEEN TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2sI0SyZ FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/1Y9EBCT LINKEDIN: http://bit.ly/2sd9yJY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1RXh8xr YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1t9Okxj
Art Papas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bullhorn, which provides cloud-based relationship management software. Named Ernest and Young's ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in 2014, he is a keen investor in start-ups. In this in-depth interview, Art attributes his motivation to his 'extreme dislike' for the mundane and boring; reveals how Bullhorn’s first product came to the marketplace too early; describes both his heroes and anti-heroes in the world of business; and explains why, as a founder, you always view your business as ‘an extension of yourself’.
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Where is the editor-at-large and futurist at Forbes, the world's most recognised business magazine, investing his money? Rich Karlgaard, entrepreneur-turned-publisher, columnist, author, television commentator, private investor and board director, reveals the industries that he believes are in the gun. Disruption has only claimed "low hanging fruit" industries so far but we're about to reach the middle of the tree, he says. Rich tells Rooster Radio that he's also interested in companies addressing all of the issues that are arising from our ever-increasing population growth, and what that means for Australia. Rich offers a unique vantage point on the trends driving the business and investment climates. His insights will help you gain a greater understanding of the global marketplace. Rich is a past winner of Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year Award," and understands firsthand the difficulties of navigating in today's business climate and the opportunities available to those who have the courage to reach out for them. On Rooster Radio, Rich shares his assessment of technology and business trends, as well as global economic forces, current business and political issues and the drivers behind the key people and companies that are influencing our world. An hour with Rich and we barely scraped the surface. Hear more from him, and other leading thinkers in innovation and enterprise, at the Open State conference, October 18 to 27 in Adelaide. Visit http://openstate.com.au. Rooster Radio is hosted by Andrew Montesi and James Begley. Connect with Rooster Radio - sign up to our mailing list and join our Facebook community: http://roosterradio.biz http://facebook.com/roosterradioHQ For media, content and marketing services, visit: apiroconsulting.com (Andrew Montesi) For leadership and and high performance services, visit: jamesbegley.com.au (James Begley)
Burke Franklin is the president & CEO of JIAN (jee'-on) Software, a successful software company renowned for BizPlanBuilder, one of the most popular software package for producing a comprehensive business plan.(www.jian.com) Burke was elected to the White House Conference on Small Business and was also nominated for Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year." Today, more His popular book, Business Black Belt shares results from his application of 30 years in self-improvement workshops to building and running a business. Also, Burke is an instrument-rated pilot, and is a black-belt in Tae Kwon Doe.than 153 schools worldwide teach business using BizPlanBuilder business plan software.
Forbes publisher Rich Karlgaard joins us to discuss his new book The Soft Edge: Where Great Companies Find Lasting Success. Rich stresses that although shrewd strategy and execution are crucial to success, companies can't achieve sustainable success unless they embrace what he calls the "soft edge" on the Triangle of Lasting Success. As the publisher of Forbes, Rich also writes a column called "Innovation Rules," known for its witty assessment of business and leadership issues. He has been a regular panelist on Forbes on FOX since the show's inception in 2001. Rich is also a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded Upside magazine, Garage Technology Partners and Silicon Valley's premier public business forum, the 7,500-member Churchill Club. He is a past winner of Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year" award. Rich's book Life 2.0 was a Wall Street Journal best-seller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Hindy is Chairman and President of The Brooklyn Brewery. A former journalist, he became interested in home-brewing while serving as a Beirut-based Middle East Correspondent for The Associated Press. He is Chair of the Brewers Association Board of Directors, a director of Brooklyn's Prospect Park Alliance and the Brooklyn Tourism Board. Hindy was Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2004. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Ellen, principal of Intermediate School 89 in Manhattan. They have two children. With Tom Potter, Hindy co-authored BEER SCHOOL: Bottling Success at the Brooklyn Brewery, foreword by NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, published by John Wiley & Sons. Steve obtained his Master of Arts in Teaching from Cornell University.
Who said that household cleaning products had to be tired, toxic and terribly packaged? Why can't they be just as lovely - with hardworking performance - as your favorite shampoo or skin care line? That's what Monica Nassif pondered as she pioneered a revolutionary new concept in household cleaning. Drawing from her own experiences, Monica will offer insights about how to reinvent a category, starting with asking the right questions, thinking creatively and the importance of flawless execution. Monica developed The Caldrea Company after serving for more than 18 years as a brand-builder for leading retail and consumer product companies. A proven entrepreneur, she co-founded a marketing design firm, Kilter Incorporated, in 1991 and grew it to one of the largest in the Upper Midwest. She started her marketing career with Target Corporation, a leading United States retailer. Monica's area of expertise includes strategic planning, corporate and product brand-building, and general marketing leadership. In addition to serving large blue-chip clients such as Walt Disney, 3M, IBM, Ecolab and Super Valu, Nassif has helped several start-ups achieve rapid growth. In 2002, she was nominated for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year and became a regional winner in the consumer products division in 2004. She was also named “30 to Watch” Business People by Twin Cities Business Monthly. Monica serves as a member of the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Business undergraduate advisory board.