INspired INsider Podcast

Tom and Eric Healy are the father and son team behind The No Bake Cookie Co and AvoLov Avocado Chips. AvoLov's chips are made from real hass avocados, dried to a crisp and seasoned to perfection. The No-Bake Cookie Company is based in Bend, Oregon, the lifelong home of founder, Carol Healy. Both Carol and her husband Tom grew up in the small community located in the heart of Oregon, at the base of the Cascade Mountains. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:45] Tom Healy joins Jeremy to talk about The No-Bake Cookie. [2:10] Who was the first customer? How did they expand production? [3:30] Tom talks about getting The No-Bake Cookie featured on QVC. [4:00] Tom's son, Eric joins Jeremy to talk about Avocado Chips. [6:15] Where can you find Avocado Chips? What is Eric proud of from the journey? In this episode… Remember when the days when the things you snacked on were made from simple ingredients? These days, there's no telling what number of lab-grown chemicals and ingredients are used in the snacks we feed our kids and ourselves! What is the solution? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from both Tom and Eric Healy. In their conversation with Jeremy, Tom and Eric talk about how they got their business off of the ground, what it took to develop their snacks made with simple ingredients, and much more. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to learn from Tom and Eric's fascinating story! When you start a new company, one of the biggest fears is how will you find an audience for your product or service. Where would you start if you had to start tomorrow? How would you bring in customers or distributors for your product? Tom Healy was convinced that he had something special the No Bake Cookie he and his wife created. After reaching out to several distributors and wondering which one would bite on the no-bake cookie, they were thrilled to hear Nordstrom would carry the cookies at their Espresso Coffee Bars. What can you learn from Tom's story and his success with Nordstrom? Did you know that Avocado chips are notoriously difficult to turn into chips? Think about it; avocados are a very finicky fruit with a smooth and creamy texture. The significant challenge of turning avocados into chips didn't deter Eric Healy; he had the vision for a healthy snack with simple ingredients. After numerous trials and tests, Eric and his team were able to successfully create their product, AvoLov Avocado Chips. When they unveiled the end result at Exo West, Eric was amazed at the overwhelmingly positive response from the public. Make sure to learn more about AvoLove Avocado Chips and The No-Bake Cookie Co through their websites located in the resources section at the end of this post. Resources Mentioned on this episode Avocado Chips The No-Bake Cookie Co Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels 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. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. 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. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to 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.

Alex Bates has spent the last decade bringing artificial intelligence and machine learning to the forefront of the industrial market. In 2016, Alex sold his company, Mtell to AspenTech for $38 million. Unlike most tech startups, Alex and his co-founder raised only $1m in funding and maintained ownership of the majority of the company. As part of the acquisition, Alex had to stay with AspenTech for two years. Now, he's dedicating his life to driving AI tech forward. Alex wrote his book, "Augmented Mind: Al, Superhumans and the Next Economic Revolution", he is an active angel investor, and he is a partner in AI incubator The Sandbox. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [3:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Alex Bates. [5:15] What is the difference between AI and IA? Where did Mtelligence come from? [13:50] How did Alex and his team approach larger organizations? [15:45] Alex talks about how the business grew. How did they choose which product to focus on? [19:15] The highs and lows of a startup. [21:30] Alex talks about the acquisition process and tips for making it succeed. [25:30] What was the moment like when Alex decided to leave Aspen Technology? [27:15] Alex talks about the AI projects he is working on with his incubator. [33:15] What led Alex to write his book, "Augmented Mind?" [35:30] Practical applications of augmented intelligence. [37:00] Why intuition can make all the difference. [39:25] How far away are we from prolific self-driving cars? [43:15] Why Alex believes our economic model will soon be obsolete. [44:45] Alex talks about getting into a "Flow state." [48:15] What is Alex's favorite aspect of his book? [51:30] Alex shares a low moment from his career. [54:15] A proud moment from Alex's career. In this episode… What goes into creating and then selling a tech startup? Where does a leader go after reaching that zenith of success? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Alex Bates. In his conversation with Jeremy, Alex talks about where the idea for Mtell came from, how they were able to grow the company, what the acquisition process was like, why he loves working on AI, and much more. If you've ever wanted a peek inside the world of a tech startup, this is the episode for you. Don't miss it! If you were to script how a tech company would get started how would write it? Chances are, you probably wouldn't come up with a story the like one Alex Bates shares. He happened to meet his business partner on a camping trip where the two hit it off and eventually decided to go into business together creating, Mtell. They dabbled with augmented reality for a brief period of time and then ultimately landed on their work bringing artificial intelligence and machine learning to the forefront of the industrial market. What can you learn from Alex's story with Mtell? How in the world does a tech startup like Mtell grab the attention and interest of big businesses like Exxon Mobil? As it turns out, it is about as challenging as it sounds! Alex and his team knew that they had something special with the idea and solutions they were coming up with at Mtell, but they struggled to get any businesses to take them seriously. Eventually, Alex would learn the secret; you can't be a jack-all-trades; you've got to master one specific niche and build out from there. As challenging and frustrating as those early days were Alex, is thankful for all the lessons he has learned along the way. As they built Mtell up, Alex and his business partner entertained offers from serious businesses and investors who wanted to acquire the tech startup. Unfortunately, many of the interested parties would get a close up look and then back out. Can you imagine what that type of experience does the morale of a business leader? Alex didn't let the fail acquisitions keep him down; he stayed focused on growing the business and doing everything he could to add value. A little over ten years since its inception, Alex and his business partner were able to successfully sell Mtell in 2016 to Aspen Technology. Where is the future of our society headed? Will AI and augmented tech end up taking over our lives or will we go in a different direction. Alex Bates is convinced that we will see more self-driving cars and other improvements become mainstream and accessible. When you hear from Alex, you really get the sense that he has a hopeful and optimistic view of the future. He even believes that our current economic model will soon be obsolete. You can go deeper with Alex's perspectives and follow the work he invested in by visiting the link to his website located in the resources section. Resources Mentioned on this episode Neocortex Ventures Augmented Mind: AI, Superhumans, and the Next Economic Revolution Peter Diamandis' Abundance 360 Peter Thiel Elon Musk Steve Jobs Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels 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. Our Done for you Lead Generation - We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. 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. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to 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.

Tony Migacz is the Founder and President of Cheesewich. Cheesewich was designed with today's fast-paced health-conscious consumer in mind. Healthy low-carb and gluten-free meals are not always readily available. However, Cheesewich prides itself in bringing healthy snacks to moms looking for great lunch alternatives for their children, busy laymen needing high protein fuel and executives craving that high energy to make that next risky deal. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:40] Tony Migacz joins the podcast to talk about Cheesewich. [2:30] What got Tony into the food business? What was the first Cheesewich? [4:45] A proud moment from Tony's journey. In this episode… Do you have a good idea you've been sitting on for several years? When will you take action on that good idea? What is holding you back? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and business leader, Tony Migacz. In his conversation with Jeremy, Tony talks about how he got started in the food industry, why it took him so long to start Cheesewich, lessons he has learned along the way, and much more. You don't want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Tony's story! What was the last good idea you decided to take action on? Has it been a while? There are many business leaders with great ideas out there who are waiting for the right time or for someone to come along and give them a push in the right direction. Twelve years ago, Tony Migacz had the idea to create a "Cheesewich" product that placed a piece of meat between two slices of cheese. Tony didn't take action on this idea for many years but finally decided to use his good idea when his kids nudged him to do so. What can you learn from Tony's story? Life has a way of getting in the way, right? From hurried breakfasts to a quick bite to eat for lunch, most professionals don't have the time to make a good choice when it comes to snacking. Sure, you could do the responsible thing and plan out your meals or prep your food several days in advance, but there are many people out there who just can't get ahead that way. Whatever the circumstance, Cheesewich is a great solution for people on the go who want something besides a snack filled with sugar. To learn more about Cheesewich and their amazing products, make sure to check out the link to their site in the resources section below! Resources Mentioned on this episode Cheesewich's website Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels 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. Our Done for you Lead Generation - We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. 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. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to 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.

Howard Marks is the co-founder of StartEngine, a premier equity crowdfunding platform. They connect investors with tomorrow's progressive companies. StartEngine aims to revolutionize the startup business model by helping individuals invest in private companies on a public platform helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [1:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Howard Marks. [2:20] What did the gaming industry look like in the early 90's? [8:00] How did Howard get involved in the gaming industry? [13:40] Howard talks about how StartEngine started. [15:50] Who works with StartEngine? [18:00] What it takes to raise money for startups. [20:10] Howard talks about the future of StartEngine. [23:00] The lowest moment and proudest moment in business for Howard. In this episode… Can you imagine a business built around helping startups get the funding they need? Why do startup entrepreneurs need help? Why can't they get the funding they need on their own? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from innovator and entrepreneur, Howard Marks. In his conversation with Jeremy, Howard talks about how he got started in the gaming industry, why he decided to start StartEngine, what it takes to raise money for startups, plans for the future, challenges faced along the way, and much more. You don't want to miss a minute of this engaging episode featuring Howard's story! Where do you go after you've spent a large portion of your career working in the software and gaming industries? Do you use that experience to start your own software or gaming company from the ground up or do you do something else entirely? Howard Marks was ready for a change and realized that there weren't any startup accelerators or any programs to help young entrepreneurs get started in the LA area. To fill the gap and put his business experience to use, Howard and his business partner, Ron Miller created StartEngine. StartEngine's mission is to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams by democratizing access to capital. If you were tasked with creating a startup from scratch, what would be your first step? Where do you think you'd find funding? How would you test and validate your ideas? There are nearly 6 million businesses in the US, yet the majority of these companies have a difficult time accessing capital, whether through public markets or venture capital. After starting out as a tech accelerator, the team at StartEngine decided to pivot their focus to helping startups raise capital by building a crowdfunding platform. StartEngine was empowered to make this pivot with the passage of the JOBS Act in 2012. For the first time, anyone, regardless of wealth, could invest in private businesses and buy shares of stock, debt, revenue share, and more. What keeps you in the fight? Seriously! What is it that motivates you each and every day to go to work and engage in your profession? Do you love problem-solving? Do you enjoy dreaming up big and ambitious projects? Or is there something else that animates and motivates you? Howard Marks views his work as a responsibility he has to be a productive member of society and but beyond that; he loves helping startups. When Howard looks back at his journey of success, he notices a lot of lucky breaks along the way, and he wants to play an active roll in helping others enjoy the success he has experienced. Make sure to check out the great work that Howard and his team are doing at StartEngine by visiting their site located in the resources section. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.Startengine.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 do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels 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. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. 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. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to 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.

James Cruickshank is the founder and CEO of Treeting Cards. James came up with the idea for Treeting Cards when he was seven due to the deeply felt injustice of his mom not buying him an Xbox. James' cards are filled with unexpected twists and turns and are a true reflection of what he loves to do most —make people laugh! His little brother, Jack, with his unrefined and outlandish humor, contributes a lot of ideas as well and works as his right-hand man. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:44] James Cruickshank joins the podcast to talk about his product, Treeting Cards. [3:50] What was the first version of Treeting Cards? What do people use it for? [5:40] How does James spend his time? Where do the ideas come from? [7:40] What are some of the challenges of running the business? [9:20] The proudest moment for James. In this episode… What if there was a way to send a funny card with treats built in? Sounds like a kid's dream come true! That is because it is a kid's dream come true, specifically, one kid's dream, James Cruickshank. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from James as sits down to talk with Jeremy about his business, Treeting Cards. In his conversation with Jeremy, James opens up about where the idea for Treeting Cards came from, what people use the cards for, how James spends his time, challenges they've faced along the way, plans for the future, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring James' story! Let's face it; most greeting cards are forgettable. Have you been to a kid's birthday party lately? They tear through the cards looking for the good stuff, cash or gift cards! One kid had a brilliant idea, let's attach treats to the cards! Treeting Cards is the brainchild of James Cruickshank; he's worked hard to build his business with the help of his family members. You have to get a look at these cards; they are fun, playful, eye-catching, and cute! James' story goes to show that you don't have to have all the answers or everything mapped out to get a good idea off of the ground. It's so strange to think that there are kids out there that are YouTube stars who are trying to figure out how to scale their brand and business. Were you trying to figure out how to scale your business when you were a kid? We should encourage and celebrate kids who are willing to step out with a bold idea and start something new. Jame Cruickshank is currently trying to work out how to scale his business, Treeting Cards and how to market their product during the holiday season. It seems like James is headed in the right direction, Treeting Cards are the perfect gift for the person who has everything! Make sure to check out the link to the Treeting Cards website located in the resources section at the end of this post. Resources Mentioned on this episode Treeting Cards Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels 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. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. 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. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to 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.

Cory Warfield is the co-founder of ShedWool. ShedWool is an employee scheduling and workforce management software company. What that means is they help staff at companies fill a shift or take on an additional shift. So if someone works at a restaurant they don't have to call all their buddies to see who can cover for them. They can put it in the ShedWool schedule and someone can pick up the shift easily. Early on they were able to work with companies like IBM, American Airlines, BP, Four Seasons and several other high-profile companies. Cory worked in the hospitality industry for years where he saw the need for a scheduling app. He is also the co-founder of Mentor You Global which is a pro bono consulting platform. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [3:20] Jeremy introduces his guest, Cory Warfield. [5:30] Where did the idea for ShedWool come from? [11:40] What caused Cory and the ShedWool team to change their price model? [15:00] Cory talks about their early free model. [20:00] How client feedback helped Cory make a positive shift in the business. [23:00] Cory talks about connecting with high profile corporations. [28:00] What was the post that Cory wrote that went viral? [32:00] Tips for growing your following and professional network. [35:30] How does Cory decide which industries to target? [38:50] Cory talks about ShedWool working with Moonrise. [42:00] What is Mentor You? [50:00] Why did Cory eventually accept outside funding? Who did he hire first? [54:00] A low moment in business for Cory. [57:00] Why Cory turned down a buy out offer. [59:20] Closing thoughts from Cory. In this episode… Did you know that one of the most complicated aspects of the hospitality industry is creating and navigating the shift schedule? Managers and employees stress about their shift schedule more than almost any other aspect of their job. What is the solution? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from innovator and entrepreneur, Cory Warfield. In his conversation with Jeremy, Cory opens up about how he got the idea for ShedWool, why they decided to change their pricing model, how they were able to connect with high profile organizations, tips for growing your network, and much more. You don't want to miss a minute of this engaging episode featuring Cory's story! Pain points often show you where innovation is needed. There are so many great ideas out there just waiting for someone to realize that there is no need to settle for the way things have always been. Cory Warfield leveraged his twenty years of experience in the hospitality industry to address an issue that bugged him and his industry peers for years, the shift schedule. Cory was convinced that there had to be a better way to handle the constant frustration over staffing issues, so he went to work on a solution. It wasn't long before the vision, and the groundwork for ShedWool, Cory's solution to shift scheduling issues started to form. Solving a problem is one thing: finding the right price to charge for the solution is another thing entirely. Cory's dream was to offer ShedWool as a free solution, but he soon realized that there wasn't a clear path forward for the financial viability of his solution without a pricing model. While Cory was able to get some high profile organizations to try ShedWool early on, the free aspect of the platform caused some businesses to hold back, not knowing if it would go the distance. Now, they've created a reasonable pricing model at ShedWool, and the brand is thriving. What can you learn from Cory's experience with the pricing model? One of the best ways to make a name for your brand or business is to expand your personal and professional sphere of influence. Many business leaders are turning to LinkedIn to make these connections and grow their profile. As he increased his engagement on LinkedIn, Cory started to notice his profile rise and his circle of influence expand. Is there a secret to Cory's expanded reach? Not really. Cory simply took the time to engage with influencers on LinkedIn by liking and commenting on their posts; he also took the time to create content that caused people to engage with him. Do you want to expand your reach as Cory did? If you needed to expand your reach right now, what would you do? Where would you start? Thankfully, Cory was kind enough to share his tips for growing your network. Get to know your network personally. A little extra attention goes a long way! Step up your engagement efforts! You can't expect to grow your reach by sitting on your hands. Put in the time. The truth is, you'll need to devote time to this if you want to achieve your goal. This is just the start of Cory's insights on this topic. Make sure to follow Cory on LinkedIn and learn from his brilliant perspective! Resources Mentioned on this episode ShedWool Cory on LinkedIn Rise and Grind Moonrise Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels 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. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. 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. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to 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. ************************************************ Sticker Mule Today's episode is also brought to you by Sticker Mule and I have an amazing offer. Stickermule one of the easiest and fastest ways to buy custom printed products. You can order in simply 60 seconds and they turn your design or illustrations into custom stickers, magnets, buttons, labels and packaging in a few days. Their customers include Amazon, Nike, Google, Netflix and many more. 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Alex Bates has spent the last decade bringing artificial intelligence and machine learning to the forefront of the industrial market. In 2016, Alex sold his company, Mtell to AspenTech for $38 million. Unlike most tech startups, Alex and his co-founder raised only $1m in funding and maintained ownership of the majority of the company. As part of the acquisition, Alex had to stay with AspenTech for two years. Now, he's dedicating his life to driving AI tech forward. Alex wrote his book, "Augmented Mind: Al, Superhumans and the Next Economic Revolution", he is an active angel investor, and he is a partner in AI incubator The Sandbox. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [3:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Alex Bates. [5:00] Alex talks about getting into a "Flow state." [8:45] What is Alex's favorite aspect of his book, "Augmented Mind?" [12:00] Alex shares a low moment from his career. [14:45] A proud moment from Alex's career. In this episode… Did you know that one of the most important lessons a leader can discover is to learn to adapt? It's true! From the lowest valleys to the highest mountain tops, a leader needs to know when to keep forging ahead and when to challenge the competition. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Alex Bates. In his conversation with Jeremy, Alex talks about getting into a flow state, what he loved about writing his book, challenges he has faced on his journey, and much more. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn from Alex's fascinating perspective! Some people learn to adapt later in life while others have to learn from an early age, where do you fit? Did you have to learn how to make your voice heard in a crowded home with many siblings or did you only learn to adapt recently in your career as you've faced new challenges? Alex Bates has been learning to adapt his thinking and his approach to life from a young age. He remembers having to fight with his brother for a time slot in front of his families only computer and adjusting to new situations when his family moved from city to city. This early life experience of having to adapt and augment his thinking has served Alex well. Looking back on one of the lowest moments in his career, Alex says that they nearly shut Mtelligence down when the first offer to buy the company fell through. Reaching back to his days of nearly constant change and adversity, Alex continued to forge ahead with his team and ultimately sold Mtelligence to the tune of $38 million. While everyone won't have a career as successful as Alex's, resilience and tenacity are important and valuable lessons to learn. Today, Alex is focused on angel investing, promoting his new book, and exploring the possibilities of AI. What can you learn from Alex's story? Resources Mentioned on this episode Neocortex Ventures Augmented Mind: AI, Superhumans, and the Next Economic Revolution Peter Diamandis' Abundance 360 Peter Thiel Elon Musk Steve Jobs Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels 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. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. 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. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to 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. ***************************************************** Sticker Mule Today's episode is also brought to you by Sticker Mule and I have an amazing offer. Stickermule one of the easiest and fastest ways to buy custom printed products. 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Tim Sinclair is the founder of Ringr.com. Ringr allows you to record a conversation with anyone, anywhere in the world and have it sound like you are in the same room. Users of Ringr have interviewed Emmy award winners, New York Time best sellers, CEOS, athletes and many more. You may have heard him describing the taste of a Sausage McMuffin, interviewing guests on radio, television, and podcasts, or introducing the world's most popular athlete to a stadium filled with 60,000 screaming fans. By now Tim's voice has been heard by millions around the world and he has worked with companies like Audi, McDonald's, the Indiana Pacers, the University of IL and many more. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [2:00] Jeremy introduces his guest, Tim Sinclair. [4:00] Where did the idea for Ringr come from? [6:00] How did Tim gather the team he needed to create Ringr? [8:20] What was Tim's pitch to investors? What did he discover with his research? [10:30] The difference between feedback from radio hosts and podcast hosts. [13:20] Features that Tim and his team were focused on delivering. [16:00] What was the technology development process like for Ringr? How did they figure out the pricing model? [22:00] How did Tim end up participating in the Ocean Accelerator? What was it like? [29:30] What led Tim to a career in radio? [32:20] Tim talks about the difficult aspects of announcing a sports game. [38:15] How has Ringr expanded their user base? [40:30] Who should be using Ringr? [42:00] Tim talks about his "Worst Interview" series. [44:45] A low moment in business for Tim. [47:45] Tim shares a proud moment in business. [49:15] How does Tim keep his voice fresh? In this episode… Why is it so difficult to have clear conversations using technology like Skype and FaceTime? You'd think that with all of our innovation over the years that we'd be able to speak with someone without all static and interference that accompanies those services. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from radio host and entrepreneur, Tim Sinclair. In his conversation with Jeremy, Tim talks about his where the idea for Ringr came from, how he built his team, what the development process was like, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Tim's story! Did you know that most profitable ideas come from solving a common issue that many people struggle with? It's true! From the creation of vacuums to other household products like the personal computer, ideas come from someone saying, let's find a solution. For years, Tim Sinclair was dissatisfied with the sound quality and the lack of clear conversations he could have with guests as a radio host. The idea for Ringr knocked around in Tim's head for several years until he was finally ready to make his idea a reality, the only problem was, he wasn't a tech guy. Soon, Tim went to work gathering a team that could help him come up with the technology that would be needed to facilitate clear conversations on the Ringr platform. Tim knew the problem and he knew how to lead and inspire people, but that was it. Once he got the people in the room who could build Ringr, he went to work connecting with his network and figured out what the next step of the process would need to be. Thankfully, a wealthy friend put Tim in touch with an angel investment group who took a chance on Tim and the fledgling Ringr platform. After they started to bring in the right people and get the funding they needed to get the idea off of the ground, Tim joined an incubator group called, Ocean Accelerator. This experience with Ocean wasn't just a class here or there, or even a meeting via Skype, joining the Ocean Accelerator meant that Tim would have to move 250 miles away for the next six months. Talk about going from zero to sixty! Looking back, Tim points to this experience with Ocean as providing critical information he needed to lay the foundation and set Ringr up for long-term success. Tim's journey building Ringr wasn't a stroll in the park; startups never are! Along the way, they'd have to figure out how to price their services and deal with competition. Eventually, Tim and his team landed on a free trial version of their service alongside tiered pricing options. Initially, Tim wanted to provide a free version with unlimited use, but that concept wasn't feasible from a profitability standpoint. Today, Ringr is on solid ground providing clear conversations for thousands of users daily. What can you learn from Tim's journey with Ringr? Resources Mentioned on this episode RINGR My Worst Interview Ever Ocean Accelerator Key & Peele - East/West College Bowl Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels 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. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. 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. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to 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.

Sayan Sarkar is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of the health supplement brand, InvigorateNOW Health Sciences. He is also the creator of Sark Media Direct, a direct marketing consultancy that specializes in helping entrepreneurs grow to seven figures and beyond in the health, e-commerce, and consulting agency industries. Sayan helps combine cutting edge online marketing strategies with traditional direct response marketing. He's worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Martha Stewart, Organifi, Zenith Labs, and more. Sayan has a knack for finding the "low hanging fruit" in his clients' businesses with newspaper or radio ads, affiliate marketing or direct mail. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [3:45] Jeremy introduces his guest, Sayan Sarkar. [6:30] Sayan talks about the lowest moment in his career. [8:45] How losing 75 pounds helped Sayan gain self-confidence. [12:30] When did Sayan end up quitting his finance job? What systems did he put in place in his business? In this episode… When was the last time you invested in self-development? Is it an area that you take seriously or one that you've neglected over the years? Many leaders neglect this important aspect of development at their own peril. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Sayan Sarkar. In his conversation with Jeremy, Sayan opens up about the lowest moment in his career, how self-development helped him persevere, challenges he has faced on his journey, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this interesting episode featuring Sayan's story! Self-development isn't just a nice thing to do when you have free time available; it is a critical aspect of the healthy growth of any leader. Do you have any self-development goals that you've been working on? For Sayan Sarkar, self-development is what helped him stay the course when in some of the lowest moments in his career. Looking back, Sayan points to reading books like "Think and Grow Rich" and "Psycho-Cybernetics" as instrumental in his growth as an individual and as a business leader. These days, Sayan relies on self-development a little less and balances his approach with a good dose of healthy personal and professional relationships. Do you have a system in place to build on your success and eventually free yourself up to do what you are best at in your business? Few leaders can make the shift from a small-sized operation to a medium-sized operation simply because they are unable to scale their business and create the systems they need to succeed. Where will your business end up? Is it destined to stay small or will you do the hard work that is necessary to scale your business in a positive direction? Sayan Sarkar wasn't sure if he would have what it takes to scale his business, but eventually, he was able to put the right systems in place to get the job done. Learn from the amazing content available on Sayan's website by visiting the link located in the resources section. Resources Mentioned on this episode Sark Media Direct Esther Kiss Think and Grow Rich Psycho-Cybernetics The 4-Hour Body Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels 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. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. 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. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to 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. ***************************************************** Sticker Mule Today's episode is also brought to you by Sticker Mule and I have an amazing offer. Stickermule one of the easiest and fastest ways to buy custom printed products. 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Chad Collins is the co-founder of Open World Events. They have one of the clearest and best tag lines, "We produce massive family events." In 2014, they launched, Brick Fest Live which is the #1 touring Lego event in the world and brings hands-on Lego attractions and exhibits. They often have more than 20,000 people show up to each of the shows. They launched Minefaire which is an official Minecraft community event that brings Minecraft players together for an immersive experience. They also have the Young Innovators Fair which is a K-12 STEM Event where attendees explore the latest in science and tech. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [1:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Chad Collins. [3:30] Chad talks about his experience exploring Legos and YouTube with his daughter. [6:30] How did Chad grow his YouTube channel's subscription and views? [11:45] The very first Brick Fest Live event. [14:10] How did Chad navigate the YouTube channel and working a full-time job? [16:45] Chad talks about that moment he quit his day job. [18:20] What was that first event like? What events have they done since then? [22:10] Where did all the event ideas come from? [25:50] What led Chad to decide to expand the number of his events? [29:50] How did Chad connect with his co-founder? [32:45] Chad talks about the special offering he gave to past event attendees. [36:00] Inviting YouTube influencers to events. [38:40] How Chad's daughter gets involved at events. [42:30] Chad talks about going to baseball games with his son. [47:45] Writing a book, block by block. [57:45] Chad talks about creating ComicCon for kids. In this episode… What does it take to create family-friendly events for the public? Can you really build an entire business model off of creating events that cater to kids and families? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from business leader and innovator, Chad Collins. In his conversation with Jeremy, Chad opens up about exploring YouTube with his daughter, what led them to create their own YouTube channel, how he ended up planning large scale family-friendly events, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Chad's story! Did you know that some of the best ideas are often discovered during the most ordinary tasks? Little did Chad Collins know that playing Legos with his daughter would end up taking him down the path of starting his own business. After Chad had introduced Legos to his daughter, she started exploring YouTube Lego channels. Soon after that, the two created a YouTube channel of their own talking about Legos, unboxing Legos, and engaging with their audience along the way. From that whole experience, Chad noticed that there was an opening in the event space for families like his that wanted a family-friendly event centered on something they loved like Legos. If you are a parent, you know the struggle of trying to find family-friendly events that everyone can enjoy. There are only so many times that you can take your kid to the local zoo, museum, or park. What do you do when you've exhausted all of those options? Looking for a local event that they could take their Lego themed YouTube channel to, Chad discovered that there were none in his area. When they couldn't find any in-state or nearby events, the idea to create their own event started to germinate in Chad's mind. Soon, Chad found himself connecting with friends and followers to gauge their interest in a Lego-themed event and then the idea started to become a reality. When was the last time you worked so hard on a project that ended up better than you could have ever imagined? Most people will never know the wonderful feeling that comes from taking an idea and building it into a functioning business. For eighteen long months, Chad had worked his day job, then after dinner spent time on his YouTube channel, all the while planning his first event. You might be wondering when Chad would sleep; he's likely still catching up on those missed hours. But all of his hard work paid off, and Chad was able to finally walk into his boss's office one day and say those words that every budding entrepreneur wants to say, "I quit." What can you learn from Chad's story? Do you ever think of what your legacy will be? That might sound a little morbid or pre-mature depending on your age, but the truth is, everyone should consider how they are impacting the world around them, not just in the present. What started as a fun experience with his daughter, Chad has since built it into a thriving business model. They no longer create YouTube videos together, but Chad's daughter does play an important role in many of their events. As he considers his daughter's future, Chad is ultimately focused on one thing, helping her succeed. Resources Mentioned on this episode Open World Events Chadcollins.me Your Creative Friend YouTube Channel Brick Fest Live Beyond the Brick YouTube Channel AdSense Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels 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. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. 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. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to 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.