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Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Startup Founders and Venture Capital Investors
Send us a Text Message.Hey, welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host, Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Jeff Gardner. Jeff is an executive chairman overseeing five high growth companies, leveraging his extensive expertise. Additionally, as a partner of Springtime Ventures, as well as the author of the newest leadership book called, Love Your People. Previously, Jeff served as the CEO of Zen Planner, where he orchestrated the development of an exceptional team and fostered a high performance culture, resulting in a remarkable compound annually exceeding the growth rate of 50%. His background includes executive roles in technology and payment firms, with notable tenures where he managed 2 billion in global business. So what does this mean? This means that Jeff is about to teach you all the Cheat Codes on how to enter God mode as a leader, an investor, and a top tier asset manager in the alternative asset space. Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Jeff is an executive chairman overseeing five high growth Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.DISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient's state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.
In this episode, we have a very special guest, Seattle, WA Black Belt Sonia Sillan. Sonia is an incredible entrepreneur, a dedicated mother, and the owner of two Jiu Jitsu academies—Combat Arts Academy and Burien Brazilian Jiu Jitsu—as well as a fitness gym. Her journey to success was far from typical. In this episode, you'll hear the fascinating story of how Sonia, then a Blue Belt, was unexpectedly left in charge of an academy with almost no business experience. Despite the many ups and downs, she navigated the challenges and built a thriving business with low attrition rates. Whether you own an academy, dream of running one someday, or are simply curious about what it takes to operate a successful Jiu Jitsu academy, you won't want to miss this episode. Sonia was super gracious with her time, and I greatly appreciated her transparency in sharing her story. In our conversation, Sonia shares insights on believing in oneself, having confidence, and staying true to one's vision. We dive into her sales process, website philosophy, and the value of focusing on the customer's goals. We also discuss crucial aspects of running a martial arts academy, including the importance of pricing, coach development, and training, creating standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students. Sonia highlights the benefits of women's programs and the Girls in Gis organization, shares her personal journey of recovery and prevention and discusses the tools and applications she uses to manage her academies, including Zen Planner and Discord. Links: https://caaseattle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/delridgestrength/ https://www.instagram.com/burienbjj https://www.instagram.com/combatartsacademy ol {margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;}ul {margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;}li {margin-top:.0in;margin-bottom:8pt;}ol.scriptor-listCounterResetlist!list-d1f075a3-bca6-4517-98ec-4c8de96f35893 {counter-reset: section;}ol.scriptor-listCounterlist!list-d1f075a3-bca6-4517-98ec-4c8de96f35893 {list-style-type:bullet;}li.listItemlist!list-d1f075a3-bca6-4517-98ec-4c8de96f35893::before {counter-increment: section;content: none; display: inline-block;} Share this podcast with a friend it really helps us out. Become a VIP member for only .99 a month, get ad free, uncensored, early episodes podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/subscribe. Instagram @foreverwhitebeltshow. Go buy your Forever White Belt swag at teespring.com/forever-white-belt. Linktree https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/message
Rob Ingram is a 3rd Degree Karate Black Belt, a 3rd Degree Black Belt in LissaJous-Do, a BJJ Purple Belt, an amateur boxer with a record of 6-0, an amateur kickboxer with a record of 4-2, and the founder of McDojoLife. McDojoLife is a brand dedicated to keeping martial arts legitimate by not only calling out fakes, frauds, phonies, conmen, pedophiles and cults in the martial arts industry but also by showcasing, uplifting and providing support to legitimate martial arts instructors, coaches, teachers, athletes and schools. Check McDojoLife out on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@McDojoLife Watch & Listen ➡️ linktr.ee/thebjjfoxcast Thank you to our sponsor BioPro! Use the code "Foxcast" and save $30 off your first order at www.bioproteintech.com! Follow us on Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/thebjjfoxcast Follow us on TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@TheBJJFoxcast Follow us on Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thebjjfoxcast (00:00) BioPro Ad (00:57) Intro (02:00) Exploring Martial Arts and Personal Growth(08:43) The Impact of Martial Arts Training(11:50) Journalism's Impact in Public Decision-Making(19:04) Protecting the Integrity of Martial Arts(22:33) The Influence and Manipulation of Cults(34:15) Filming a Documentary During COVID(42:25) Navigating Film Financing and Distribution Options(54:51) Managing Energy and Making an Impact(58:27) Zen Planner(01:08:12) Outro
Ali Gaumnitz is Customer Success Manager at ENGAGE, an advanced fintech company for industrial workflows. Ali has served in several leadership roles within technology companies like Operations Manager, Customer Advocate Manager, and Recruiter. Prior to her career in tech, Ali had a successful career in retail management -- working for some of the largest store brands in the world. In the workplace, Ali is known for her patience, empathy, and ability to quickly solve problems. In many ways, I owe Ali my career in tech. She was a part of the hiring group that gave me my first shot at Zen Planner. She trusted me to move from Indiana to Colorado to start a job without having any full-time tech or customer success experience. Then, while at lunch on my first week, she told me the marketing team was hiring a writer and encouraged me to apply. I've heard many stories like mine about Ali, including from Gabe Anderson on the Waymarker podcast! Waymarker, meet one of the best models for servant leadership I know, Ali Gaumnitz. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waymarker/support
Gabe Anderson is a serial entrepreneur. He currently leads business development for Post Meridiem, a brand-focused digital agency he co-founded in 2020. A jiu-jitsu black-belt and instructor, he is also the founder of Nine Lives BJJ, a rapid-growth martial arts apparel company started in 2015. But wait, there's more. Gabe Anderson is the co-founder of Jiberish, an award-winning lifestyle apparel brand created in 2005 to service the global community of millennials with a shared passion for snow sports, fashion, music, and art. Gabe and I met while working at a software company called Zen Planner where he was Video Marketing Manager. As a husband, girl dad, marketer, jiu-jitsu player, and entrepreneur, Gabe has been one of the most important people in my adult life. I'm so excited for you to meet him on this episode of Waymarker! Learn more about Gabe's work: https://ninelivesbjj.com/ | https://www.postmeridiem.co/ | https://www.jiberish.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/publishbjj/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waymarker/support
In this episode, Craig is joined Cooper Fitzgerald, one of the founders from Eat Brave to discuss how to make your busy lifestyle easier. The brothers from Brave know all about busy and active lifestyles considering the fact they have traveled the world for work and exploration. Through their personal experiences, they realized there was a void to fill when it came to a modern breakfast for busy humans. Now, they provide clean fuel for busy lifestyles with Eat Brave Overnight Oats. Topics from this discussion include what ultimately led the brothers to create Eat Brave, their preferred strategies for conquering the day, how to build smart habits (including eating habits), and much more. Be sure to check out their website link in the show notes to get your hands on Eat Brave Overnight Oats today, a 20% discount is automatically applied at checkout! Cooper FitzGerald started his career at Zen Planner, a SAAS startup and became the SDR manager and holder of assisted sales and SQO records. Before that, he owned and ran a food truck called Duo’s Takeout. With his background in food, sales, and management Cooper is highly qualified to be at the helm of Brave. He holds a B.A. in Politics and Economics from Colorado College. Brave Overnight Breakfast is a convenient, healthy breakfast designed to change how you start your day. Key highlights: 30 seconds of prep, 20 grams of protein, plant-based, low sugar, and you'll be full till lunch! Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guests: Cooper Fitzgerald Email: info@eatbrave.co Website: Eatbrave Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys info@theprehabguys.com Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Keeping members engaged is what builds community. But how do you build that engagement, and thus, community? This episode of Box Talk tells all. Music: "KYD" by Ryan Little. Link: freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Lit…n_Little_-_KYD This episode is sponsored by Kettlebell Kitchen and Zen Planner.
Unplanned work blows up estimates, kills team morale, and drives down productivity, which makes it no surprise that the best agile engineering leaders target operations improvements as a core value. Today’s guest Shawn Kuenzler takes that mission even deeper.Scaling engineering teams is what Shawn does, and he joins Ledge to discuss balancing efficiency with empathy for customers and team members, a concept and goal state he blends into what he calls "Frictionless Development.”When we recorded this episode, Shawn was the Director of Engineering at Zen Planner. He’s since gone on to co-found Manatee, where he serves as the company’s CTO. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the latest episode of Box Talk, Carl Penney of CrossFit El Cid shares on personal training, going from a coaching to manager role and more. This episode is sponsored by Zen Planner. They make Affiliate gyms wildly successful, so they can transform the hearts, minds and bodies of their communities. With Box management software and integrated websites, Zen Planner helps you master your business, grow your community and delight your members, letting you spend less time behind your desk and more time changing lives. If you’re ready to move to Zen Planner, they’ll make the transition seamless, setting you up with free onboarding sessions and coaches who work with Box owners daily to ensure their success. Head over to zenplanner.com to schedule a live demo today.
Sacred Conversations on Work Episode 14 In Episode 14, Host Carol Ross speaks with Jeff Gardner. Before starting Springtime Ventures, his brand-new venture capital company, Jeff served as the CEO of Zen Planner, a software provider to fitness business owners. During his time at Zen Planner, the company grew over 50% over six years, and was rated as one of Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work for four years in a row. In their conversation, Carol and Jeff discuss workplace dynamics and the culture required to keep workers feeling fulfilled. Jeff's three main passions of family, adventure, and working with great people to build amazing businesses come through loud and clear in this episode. Listen in for an in-depth discussion about how to build and support an atmosphere of freedom and fun at work. standoutandbelong.com/blog/ Show Notes: https://standoutandbelong.com/sacred-conversations-on-work-episode-14/ ### Credits: HOST: Carol Ross, standoutandbelong.com PRODUCER/EDITOR: Kyle Donovan, kyledonovan.com GRAPHIC DESIGN: Nicholas Geier
In Episode 14, Host Carol Ross speaks with Jeff Gardner. Before starting Springtime Ventures, his brand new venture capital company, Jeff served as the CEO of Zen Planner, a software provider to fitness business owners. During his time at Zen Planner, the company grew over 50% over six years, and was rated as one of Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work for four years in a row. In their conversation, Carol and Jeff discuss workplace dynamics and the culture required to keep workers feeling fulfilled. Jeff's three main passions of family, adventure, and working with great people to build amazing businesses come through loud and clear in this episode. Listen in for an in-depth discussion about how to build and support an atmosphere of freedom and fun at work. Listen in to this show preview and be sure to subscribe so you are among the first to hear the show! Show Notes: https://standoutandbelong.com/sacred-conversations-on-work-episode-14/ standoutandbelong.com/blog/ ### Credits: HOST: Carol Ross, standoutandbelong.com PRODUCER/EDITOR: Kyle Donovan, kyledonovan.com GRAPHIC DESIGN: Nicholas Geier
Jeff Gardner knows a thing or two about the gym business. The CEO of Zen Planner shares with us the one thing you can do tomorrow to improve your gym. In addition to the tangible aspects of your gym you can improve upon, Jeff speaks about the importance of leadership, shares some of his daily habits, and even a book recommendation.