INspired INsider Podcast

Daniel Staackmann is the founder of Upton's Naturals - an independently owned producer of vegan foods founded in 2006. The company is focused on meat alternatives using innovative` ingredients such as wheat-based seitan and jackfruit. Upton's Naturals sells its foods across the United States and around the world. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:40] Daniel Saackmann joins the podcast to talk about Upton's Naturals. [3:15] Why Daniel decided to go vegan and create vegan products. [5:40] Daniel goes through the different products available in their store. [7:50] Bringing jackfruit to the marketplace. [10:00] Challenges that Daniel encountered along the way and how he overcame them. [14:00] The proudest moment from Daniel's career. In this episode… Can you imagine what it would be like to never eat a steak, a plate of ribs, or a cheeseburger ever again? Does this scenario sound impossible, easy to accomplish, or somewhere in between? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from business leader and innovator, Daniel Staackmann. In his conversation with Jeremy, Daniel opens up about why he decided to become a vegan, how he grew his business over the years, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. You'll want to pay close attention to this fascinating episode featuring Daniel's story! Have you ever had delicious tasting alternative meat products? Does delicious alternative meat products sound like a contradiction? It's not! With the rise of global warming and increased concern around the topic of sustainability, leaders are looking for new ways to source food for the planet's growing population. Stepping in with his take on a sustainable and delicious meat alternative is Daniel Staackmann. Working hard for decades in the non-meat alternative food marketing - Daniel has finally found a good replacement for most meats you eat daily. You can learn more about Daniel's business and the line of products he has created by visiting his website located in the resources section at the end of this post. As a business leader, how do you respond to the phrase, "Slow growth?" Do you think of slow growth as a positive adjective or a negative one? If you are anything like most business leaders, you likely agree that slow growth is not a good sign. What if we changed the way we think about slow growth - could it be a good thing? While Daniel Staackmann set out to grow Upton's Naturals quickly, reality had another idea in mind. Thankfully, slow growth enabled Daniel and his team to develop relationships and prepare his business as demand increased. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.uptonsnaturals.com Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We connect you with strategic partnerships through our done for you podcast solution which is the best thing I have done for my business. Our Done for you Podcast service - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast and make sure you get ROI from it. We distribute your show across more than 11 different channels (spotify, google play, itunes, and many more) including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner, podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. The most important piece that most are missing is the right strategy and we make sure our clients get ROI so it becomes one of the most valuable parts of your strategic partnerships. Since this requires a lot of humans (we have operations, developers, writers, audio editors, video editors) to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. If using a podcast for strategic partnerships, content marketing, and increasing clients and referrals sounds interesting to you go to www.Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran. For larger conferences and software companies we have done an onsite podcast booth and created a years worth of content in just a few days. So if you are holding an event or your company will be having a booth at an event let us know. Check out Rise25.com and also some see some examples of our VIP Events below. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Rob Dalton is the co-founder of 88 Acres, a small-scale bakery in urban Boston. Leading the operation is Rob and his wife, Nicole - together, they are on a mission to deliver healthy snacks on an ingredient platform of seeds. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:40] Rob Dalton joins the podcast and explains how he started his business. [3:20] How have the products evolved and changed over the years. [7:00] Why create a roasted Watermelon seed butter? How does the process work? [9:30] Challenges that Rob and his business have faced along the way. In this episode… What does it take to navigate a nuanced and layered relationship in America today? Quick answer: A whole lot of time and patience! Now, throw into that equation the challenge of building a business at the same time - does that sound impossible? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from business leader and innovator, Rob Dalton. In his conversation with Scott, Rob opens up about how he and his wife met, what led them to start 88 Acres, challenges they've faced along the way, and much more. You don't want to miss a minute of this powerful episode featuring Rob's story! Can you imagine going on a date with a romantic interest which you've seen for a couple of weeks when all of a sudden, you find yourself and your date are in a medical emergency? It sounds like more of a nightmare than the start of a business! While Rob and Nicole soon recovered from their allergic reaction to nuts on their date, their lives would never be the same. From that moment on, Rob and Nicole set out on a mission to source healthy and sustainable seed-based health food products. You can learn more about their company, 88 Acres, by visiting the link in the resources section at the end of this post. Have you ever worked with someone in your family? Have you ever worked with your spouse? How did that experience work out for you? While you might be a massive fan of your spouse or significant other, chances are you don't want to work with them day in and day out. Few couples are able to navigate and balance the complexities of working together - let alone creating a startup! Thankfully, there are wonderful examples like Rob and Nicole have been able to forge a path that sets a good and healthy standard for new and emerging leaders. What can you learn from Rob's story? Resources Mentioned on this episode 88 Acres Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We connect you with strategic partnerships through our done for you podcast solution which is the best thing I have done for my business. Our Done for you Podcast service - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast and make sure you get ROI from it. We distribute your show across more than 11 different channels (spotify, google play, itunes, and many more) including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner, podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. The most important piece that most are missing is the right strategy and we make sure our clients get ROI so it becomes one of the most valuable parts of your strategic partnerships. Since this requires a lot of humans (we have operations, developers, writers, audio editors, video editors) to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. If using a podcast for strategic partnerships, content marketing, and increasing clients and referrals sounds interesting to you go to www.Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran. For larger conferences and software companies we have done an onsite podcast booth and created a years worth of content in just a few days. So if you are holding an event or your company will be having a booth at an event let us know. Check out Rise25.com and also some see some examples of our VIP Events below. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Sean Magennis is the President and COO of YPO (formerly Young Presidents' Organization) - a global community of chief executives dedicated to becoming Better Leaders. The YPO platform has more than 27,000 members in more than 138 countries. YPO is arguably one of the most powerful groups in the world, to qualify a member has to have at least 10 million dollars in annual sales. Sean began his career in South Africa at one of the country's largest producers of agricultural chemicals. He also founded an Organizational Development Consulting business and Executive Search business. Currently, Seah is an advisor of two companies, Nuooly - a gig economy business for independent attorneys and Rem brothers which is a hospitality and food services business. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [2:50] Jeremy introduces his guest, Sean Magennis. [5:00] Sean talks about his experience visiting Israel. [7:00] The value of reflecting on gratitude. [8:40] Facing challenges both personally and professionally. [12:00] The hardest part of Sean's job. [13:40] Sean opens up about his childhood in South Africa. [21:00] Closing thoughts. In this episode… What does it really take to become a leader in today's economy? What if you want to make an impact with your message, where would you turn? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from business leader and innovator, Sean Magennis. In his conversation with Jeremy, Sean opens up about his childhood in South Africa, why he visited Israel, challenges he has faced along the way, the hardest part of his job, and much more. You'll want to pay close attention to this riveting episode featuring Sean's story! Did you know that one of the best ways you can set an excellent example for others in your area of influence is to practice the radical act of gratitude? It's true! Think about it, when someone takes the time to thank you for a favor or writes you a note to express their gratitude - it makes a difference! In the business world, you want to stand out and get remembered for good things - practicing gratitude should be high on your list! The default setting for many leaders seems to be stuck on selfishness and pride, be the difference and choose to express gratitude - what do you have to lose? What is the most challenging aspect of your job? Is it casting a vision for the massive organization that you lead? Maybe for you, the challenge is leading your business out of a slow season and into a new one. Whatever your current situation is, you need to make sure your team understands where you are headed. As Sean leads the effort over at YPO, he has learned the value of keeping an eye on the prize. Too often, leaders and organizations get sidetracked from the primary objective - don't let that happen to you! Learn more about these helpful lessons from Sean's experience and a lot more by listening to this episode! Resources Mentioned on this episode www.YPO.org Nuooly REM Brothers Born a Crime Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We connect you with strategic partnerships through our done for you podcast solution which is the best thing I have done for my business. Our Done for you Podcast service - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast and make sure you get ROI from it. We distribute your show across more than 11 different channels (spotify, google play, itunes, and many more) including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner, podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. The most important piece that most are missing is the right strategy and we make sure our clients get ROI so it becomes one of the most valuable parts of your strategic partnerships. Since this requires a lot of humans (we have operations, developers, writers, audio editors, video editors) to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. If using a podcast for strategic partnerships, content marketing, and increasing clients and referrals sounds interesting to you go to www.Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran. For larger conferences and software companies we have done an onsite podcast booth and created a years worth of content in just a few days. So if you are holding an event or your company will be having a booth at an event let us know. Check out Rise25.com and also some see some examples of our VIP Events below. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Jason Katzenback is the co-founder of Amazing. Jason always knew he was going to be a leader when he marched into the break room at one of his jobs at age 23 and told his fellow employees that he would be their boss within 5 years...which he did in 3 years. Jason ended up quitting his job after realizing that being with the company was not as secure as he had thought and did $3.5 million the following year. He eventually met Matt Clark and the rest was history and Amazing.com has taught over 30,000 students how to build a successful Amazon business. Amazing has their flagship course, Amazing Selling Machine, Seller Pro their monthly membership, Amazing Accelerators for existing sellers looking to scale their business, and their annual conference Seller Con not to be missed with past speakers like Richard Branson, Sara Blakely the founder of Spanx, and many more. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [2:45] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Jason Katzenback. [5:20] How business life has impacted Jason's parenting. [13:00] The five main topics that Jason and his family talk about each week. [17:50] Jason's favorite song by his daughter, Jillian. [19:15] Learning from the loss of a loved one. [25:30] How Jason met Matt Clark. [29:00] Early business success. [32:00] Empowering others. [37:00] Why you should check out, Amazing. [45:50] Jason talks about Amazing's new tool. [55:35] Closing thoughts from Jason. In this episode… When you look back throughout your career, who would you say has had the most impact on you? Was it a family member who took the time to invest in you? Maybe it was a mentor who took time out of their career to make sure you knew the ropes. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and business leader Jason Katzenback. In his conversation with Jeremy, Jason opens up about the death of his oldest daughter, what he has learned from the loss, how he built his business, challenges they've faced along the way, and much more. You don't want to miss a minute of this powerful episode featuring Jason's story! Have you ever had a moment in your life when you suddenly realize that everything you thought was important suddenly isn't? If you listen to the stories of people who tragically lost a loved one, you'll begin to notice a theme - time. Everyone wishes that they had more time with the loved one that they lost. The good news is that you don't have to wait until tragedy strikes to come to this realization. Learn from the story and experiences of leaders like Jason Katzenback and make sure you have your priorities in the right place. What is the best opportunity you ever received in your career? Did you seize the opportunity when it came, or did you miss it? Seeking to make the most of a potentially lucrative partnership - Jason Katzenback decided to go into the business with Matt Clark. While their partnership hasn't been perfect, they've learned what it takes to run a successful business based on mutual respect. What can you learn from Jason's story? Make sure to check out the link to Jason and Matt's business, Amazing - located in the resources section at the end of this post. Wouldn't it be great if girls and boys from a young age were inspired and encouraged to make the most of their lives? Too often, our culture gets so focused on what you can do and what you can produce that it fails to share the vital message of empowerment. From his parenting approach to his business career - Jason Katzenback is all about empowerment. Sure, Jason could provide for his daughter for the rest of her life, but he wants to empower her to realize her abilities and to carve out her own path. Make sure to check out the link to Jillian's website located in the resources section. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.amazing.com www.drcharleslivingston.com www.JillianKatzenback.com Jungle Scout FreeeUp Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We connect you with strategic partnerships through our done for you podcast solution which is the best thing I have done for my business. Our Done for you Podcast service - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast and make sure you get ROI from it. We distribute your show across more than 11 different channels (spotify, google play, itunes, and many more) including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner, podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. The most important piece that most are missing is the right strategy and we make sure our clients get ROI so it becomes one of the most valuable parts of your strategic partnerships. Since this requires a lot of humans (we have operations, developers, writers, audio editors, video editors) to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. If using a podcast for strategic partnerships, content marketing, and increasing clients and referrals sounds interesting to you go to www.Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran. For larger conferences and software companies we have done an onsite podcast booth and created a years worth of content in just a few days. So if you are holding an event or your company will be having a booth at an event let us know. Check out Rise25.com and also some see some examples of our VIP Events below. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Jason Swenk runs a unique consultancy helping marketing agency owners grow their agencies faster. He is the resource he wish he had when he started his agency. Jason currently hosts two podcasts: The Smart Agency Master Class Podcast sharing strategies and stories from real agency owners and SwenkToday which is a weekly show that documents how you can grow your digital agency. Early on Jason decided to quit his day job and launch a digital marketing agency that grew to a multi-million dollar operation, 100 staff, and they worked with brands from AT&T, Hitachi, and Lotus Cars. After 12 years of growth, he sold the agency in 2012. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [2:55] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jason Swenk. [4:50] Why did Jason start his podcast? [6:40] Horror stories from working with clients. [8:40] Tips from Jason's exit from his agency. In this episode… How do you expand your reach and positively influence more people? Should you learn how to become a world-class public speaker, or is there another way? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from business leader and entrepreneur Jason Swenk. After years running his own marketing agency, Jason decided it was time to expand his reach. In his conversation with Jeremy, Jason opens up about why he started his podcast; lessons learned the hard way, tips from exiting his business, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Jason's story! If you wanted to take a valuable message and share it with a lot of people, how would you do it? Would you try to make a viral video? How about a commercial during the Super Bowl? Where would creating a podcast fall on your list? For many business leaders, podcasting is an afterthought if it is a thought at all. Thankfully there are forward-leaning leaders like Jason Swenk who realized that podcasting and videos are the waves of the future! You can learn more about the amazing podcasts that Jason's hosts by visiting the link to his website in the resources section at the end of this post. What is one of the hardest lessons you've learned in your business career? Did you learn from an early point in your career how much first impressions matter? What about delivering on your promises? One of the early lessons Jason and his team learned was to make sure to get payment before beginning work for clients. Unfortunately, they invested a lot of time and resources into a big project for one client only to never receive payment for the work after they delivered it. Don't let that same mistake happen for you! What lessons can you take away from Jason's story? Resources Mentioned on this episode www.jasonswenk.com Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We connect you with strategic partnerships through our done for you podcast solution which is the best thing I have done for my business. Our Done for you Podcast service - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast and make sure you get ROI from it. We distribute your show across more than 11 different channels (spotify, google play, itunes, and many more) including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner, podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. The most important piece that most are missing is the right strategy and we make sure our clients get ROI so it becomes one of the most valuable parts of your strategic partnerships. Since this requires a lot of humans (we have operations, developers, writers, audio editors, video editors) to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. If using a podcast for strategic partnerships, content marketing, and increasing clients and referrals sounds interesting to you go to www.Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran. For larger conferences and software companies we have done an onsite podcast booth and created a years worth of content in just a few days. So if you are holding an event or your company will be having a booth at an event let us know. Check out Rise25.com and also some see some examples of our VIP Events below. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Gene Mealhow is the owner of Tiny But Mighty Foods and has been producing Tiny But Mighty Popcorn® since the late 1990s. A third-generation family farmer and soil consultant by profession, Gene continues to build his company and consult with farmers regarding organic certification. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:40] Gene Mealhow joins Jeremy to talk about Tiny But Mighty Foods. [2:00] From soil consultant to business owner. [5:40] How Gene secured a grant to buy Tiny But Mighty Foods. [7:10] Connecting with Whole Foods. [11:00] Closing thoughts. In this episode… What does it take to break free from the rat-race? How do you cut through all the noise and make sure your message and your product stand out to a wider audience? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Gene Mealhow. In his conversation with Jeremy, Gene opens up about his time as a soil consultant, what it took to secure a partnership with Whole Foods, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. You'll want to pay close attention as Gene shares insights that will benefit leaders like you! Let's face it; marketing in the internet age is not for the faint of heart! From sales funnels and social media channels to cold calls and email marketing - it's a crowded field out there! Seeking to cut through the noise and get his high-quality product in the hands of decision-makers, Gene set out on a goal to secure a spot on Whole Foods' shelves. After he sent several packages with his product to Whole Foods managers, Gene encountered a wave of polite rejection letters. Gene refused to take no for an answer! Dedicated to seeing his product exposed to more customers, Gene started showing up and offering samples to get managers and shoppers hooked. As it turns out, Gene's gambit worked! You can learn more about Gene's product and what they have to offer at Tiny But Mighty Foods by visiting the link to their website located in the resources section at the end of this post. Can you imagine toiling away, helping farmers increase their crop yields while you long for a business of your own? Maybe for you, it was working a desk job for years until you took that leap to start something on your own. Whatever it was that moved you to take action, stay close to that feeling! Come back to that feeling often to tap into it for new strength and inspiration. While your story might not sound exactly like Gene's story, there are helpful lessons you can learn. Tune into this episode to hear Jeremy's full conversation with Gene; you don't want to miss it! Resources Mentioned on this episode www.tinybutmightyfoods.com Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We connect you with strategic partnerships through our done for you podcast solution which is the best thing I have done for my business. Our Done for you Podcast service - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast and make sure you get ROI from it. We distribute your show across more than 11 different channels (spotify, google play, itunes, and many more) including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner, podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. The most important piece that most are missing is the right strategy and we make sure our clients get ROI so it becomes one of the most valuable parts of your strategic partnerships. Since this requires a lot of humans (we have operations, developers, writers, audio editors, video editors) to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. If using a podcast for strategic partnerships, content marketing, and increasing clients and referrals sounds interesting to you go to www.Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran. For larger conferences and software companies we have done an onsite podcast booth and created a years worth of content in just a few days. So if you are holding an event or your company will be having a booth at an event let us know. Check out Rise25.com and also some see some examples of our VIP Events below. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Jason Katzenback is the co-founder of Amazing. Jason always knew he was going to be a leader when he marched into the break room at one of his jobs at age 23 and told his fellow employees that he would be their boss within 5 years...which he did in 3 years. Jason ended up quitting his job after realizing that being with the company was not as secure as he had thought and did $3.5 million the following year. He eventually met Matt Clark and the rest was history and Amazing.com has taught over 30,000 students how to build a successful Amazon business. Amazing has their flagship course, Amazing Selling Machine, Seller Pro their monthly membership, Amazing Accelerators for existing sellers looking to scale their business, and their annual conference Seller Con not to be missed with past speakers like Richard Branson, Sara Blakely the founder of Spanx, and many more. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [2:45] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Jason Katzenback. [5:20] How business life has impacted Jason's parenting. [13:00] The five main topics that Jason and his family talk about each week. [17:50] Jason's favorite song by his daughter, Jillian. [19:15] Learning from the loss of a loved one. [22:00] Connecting with what matters most. [24:00] Closing thoughts from Jason. In this episode… Can you really have a healthy family life and a successful career at the same time? What steps can business leaders like you take to keep your family and your business in a healthy place? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and business leader, Jason Kazenback. In his conversation with Jeremy, Jason opens up about how business life has impacted his parenting, how he checks in with his daughter each week, what he's learned from the loss of a child, and so much more. You don't want to miss a minute of this heartfelt and fascinating episode! If you had to reverse engineer a healthy relationship, what would it look like? What components would you deem critical to a thriving and engaging relationship? Let's face it; many business leaders find it challenging to navigate work and family life. Thankfully, there are generous leaders like Jason, who are willing to share their story and what works well with their family. Here are the four aspects that Jason and his family use to touch base and keep the lines of communication open. Check-in. How are you today? How has your week been, what have been the major issues that have affected you good or bad? Financial assessment. Lessons in money management. Health. Physical, mental, emotional. Relationships. What aspects would you add to Jason's list? Do you have a similar approach to the relationships in your life? Learn more helpful insights from Jason's story by listening to this episode! One of the reasons Jason and his family use this method to keep the lines of communication open is due to the death of his oldest daughter. As you can imagine the challenge of losing a child at a young age, is not easy - Jason and his family have had to draw upon all their strength and that of others to forge ahead. Using this time of grief as a way to focus on what is most important in life - Jason moved his family back to Canada, where friends and family are. What can you learn from Jason's story? Make sure to check out the link to Jason's business, Amazing, located in the resources section at the end of this post. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.amazing.com www.drcharleslivingston.com www.JillianKatzenback.com Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We connect you with strategic partnerships through our done for you podcast solution which is the best thing I have done for my business. Our Done for you Podcast service - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast and make sure you get ROI from it. We distribute your show across more than 11 different channels (spotify, google play, itunes, and many more) including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner, podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. The most important piece that most are missing is the right strategy and we make sure our clients get ROI so it becomes one of the most valuable parts of your strategic partnerships. Since this requires a lot of humans (we have operations, developers, writers, audio editors, video editors) to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. If using a podcast for strategic partnerships, content marketing, and increasing clients and referrals sounds interesting to you go to www.Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran. For larger conferences and software companies we have done an onsite podcast booth and created a years worth of content in just a few days. So if you are holding an event or your company will be having a booth at an event let us know. Check out Rise25.com and also some see some examples of our VIP Events below. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Aaron Goldstein is a Director at Lincoln International - a multinational independent investment bank and financial services company specializing in advisory services and financings on middle-market transactions. The firm works with publicly traded and privately-owned companies, financial sponsors, and lenders. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:40] Aaron joins the podcast to talk about Lincoln International. [4:00] How to get higher multiples when selling a business. [6:30] Aaron talks about the direct to consumer business model. [8:00] Does your brand have an ability to scale? [10:30] Customer success stories. [12:40] Closing thoughts from Aaron. In this episode… How do you take thriving business and gracefully exit it as the owner? Who do you approach to purchase your business? What should you know ahead of time to put your business in the best position for a future sale? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from business leader Aaron Goldstein. In his conversation with Jeremy, Aaron opens up about his work at Lincoln International, what buyers are looking for when purchasing a business, lessons he has learned along the way, customer success stories, and much more. You don't want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Aaron's story! One of the best aspects about a free market economy like the one we enjoy here in the United States is the ability to build a business in order to sell it for a profit. So many men and women are out there working hard to make an impact and deliver value to their audience, and that business is worth something! If you want your business to not only bring your revenue right now but provide an opportunity for you in the future - you need to pay attention to what Aaron Goldstein has to say. Business leaders need to consider now when their business is small and relatively easy to adjust what it will take to scale up. Time and time again, Aaron has sat down with high profile businesses only to explain to them that their business isn't scalable and not as valuable to a prospective buyer. Aaron doesn't just talk a good game - he has brokered impressive deals with high stakes involved. You can learn more about Aaron and the work they do at Lincoln International by visiting the link to their website located in the resources section at the end of this post. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.lincolninternational.com Key Ingredients of Highly Valued Food & Beverage Brands Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We connect you with strategic partnerships through our done for you podcast solution which is the best thing I have done for my business. Our Done for you Podcast service - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast and make sure you get ROI from it. We distribute your show across more than 11 different channels (spotify, google play, itunes, and many more) including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner, podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. The most important piece that most are missing is the right strategy and we make sure our clients get ROI so it becomes one of the most valuable parts of your strategic partnerships. Since this requires a lot of humans (we have operations, developers, writers, audio editors, video editors) to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. If using a podcast for strategic partnerships, content marketing, and increasing clients and referrals sounds interesting to you go to www.Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran. For larger conferences and software companies we have done an onsite podcast booth and created a years worth of content in just a few days. So if you are holding an event or your company will be having a booth at an event let us know. Check out Rise25.com and also some see some examples of our VIP Events below. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Justin Gold is the founder of Justin's, a natural foods company that produces organic and all-natural nut butters and peanut butter cups. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:40] Justin Gold joins the podcast to talk about Justin's. [1:45] How did Justins get started? [4:40] The first milestones that Justin accomplished. [7:30] An evolution of product selections. [10:00] The biggest challenge for Justin and his team. In this episode… What do great leaders do when they are faced with roadblocks or challenges? Do they look for something else to do or do they forge ahead? Any leader worth their weight in salt will tell you that you create a way forward when all other options are closed. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Justin Gold. In his conversation with Jeremy, Justin opens up about how he started Justin's, the milestones that they reached as a startup, how the product selection has evolved over time, and so much more. You'll want to pay close attention to this episode featuring Justin's story! Let's face it; it's a lot easier to improve upon something that's already created than to create something from scratch! While there are a ton of squeezable products on the marketplace, there are very few that have nut products. Recognizing this gap in the market, Justin Gold went to work refurbishing and then essentially rebuilding a packaging machine that would create his product. Thankfully, Justin's gambit worked out, and the market responded - there is a tone of people out there who want easy to use and delicious nut products! You can learn more about Justin's by visiting the link to their website located in the resources section at the end of this post. At the end of the day, what would you say is the most important value of your business? What about the value that matters most to you personally? Many big-name brands like to pride themselves in their values, but the truth is - their stated values are much different than their actual ones. Justin Gold didn't want to create a company like the big box brands - he wanted to create something that would make a positive impact on people. From the start of Justin's to now, the value of doing the right thing has been with them every step of the journey. What is the one value that has stayed with you through every step of your journey? Resources Mentioned on this episode www.justins.com Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We connect you with strategic partnerships through our done for you podcast solution which is the best thing I have done for my business. Our Done for you Podcast service - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast and make sure you get ROI from it. We distribute your show across more than 11 different channels (spotify, google play, itunes, and many more) including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner, podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. The most important piece that most are missing is the right strategy and we make sure our clients get ROI so it becomes one of the most valuable parts of your strategic partnerships. Since this requires a lot of humans (we have operations, developers, writers, audio editors, video editors) to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. If using a podcast for strategic partnerships, content marketing, and increasing clients and referrals sounds interesting to you go to www.Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran. For larger conferences and software companies we have done an onsite podcast booth and created a years worth of content in just a few days. So if you are holding an event or your company will be having a booth at an event let us know. Check out Rise25.com and also some see some examples of our VIP Events below. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Hassan Alireza is the CEO and Founder of The Daily Crave - a snack food business that strives to make delicious, better-for-you snacks. Their Quinoa Chips, Lentil Chips, Veggie Chips and Veggie Sticks are non-GMO and contain no MSG, no hydrogenated fats, no trans fats, no artificial colors, flavors, or ingredients. Their snacks are gluten-free and kosher! Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:40] Hassan joins Jeremy on the podcast to talk about The Daily Crave. [2:00] Picking a brand name and getting the business started. [5:40] The flavor selections at The Daily Crave and how it changed over time. [8:40] Challenges that Hassan and his team have run into. [10:40] Proud moments from the journey. [12:30] Closing thoughts. In this episode… When was the last time you gave in to your cravings and didn't feel guilty about it the next day? What is your guilty pleasure - chocolate, potato chips, ice cream, or something else? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and business leader Hassan Alireza. In his conversation with Jeremy, Hassan opens up about how The Daily Crave started, what it took to get the business off of the ground, challenges he has faced along the way, proud moments, and much more! You will want to pay close attention to this fascinating episode featuring Hassan! Have you ever tried to stop eating junk food to eat a more clean diet? Did you succeed in your objective or did you have to admit defeat? Too often, when people start a new diet, they will experience a good string of days only to find themselves crashing back down. What if there were snack foods that encourage you to embrace healthy cravings? Thankfully Hassan and his team at The Daily Crave have put in the time and effort to bring you delicious and healthy snack food products! You can learn more about their products and their story by visiting the link to their website located in the resources section at the end of this post. How would you react if you started a business and then received notice that $70,000 of your product had to be discarded due to a legal oversight? If you are like most people - you'd start to panic and freak out a bit, right? Then there is that special breed of entrepreneurs like Hassan Alireza who double down in the face of adversity because they are so dedicated to their vision. Can you say that you would be able to handle almost anything that comes your way? Catch the full conversation Hassan had with Jeremy and discover what you can learn! Resources Mentioned on this episode www.thedailycrave.com Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We connect you with strategic partnerships through our done for you podcast solution which is the best thing I have done for my business. Our Done for you Podcast service - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast and make sure you get ROI from it. We distribute your show across more than 11 different channels (spotify, google play, itunes, and many more) including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner, podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. The most important piece that most are missing is the right strategy and we make sure our clients get ROI so it becomes one of the most valuable parts of your strategic partnerships. Since this requires a lot of humans (we have operations, developers, writers, audio editors, video editors) to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. If using a podcast for strategic partnerships, content marketing, and increasing clients and referrals sounds interesting to you go to www.Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran. For larger conferences and software companies we have done an onsite podcast booth and created a years worth of content in just a few days. So if you are holding an event or your company will be having a booth at an event let us know. Check out Rise25.com and also some see some examples of our VIP Events below. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.