INspired INsider Podcast

Anthony Constantino is the co-founder of Sticker Mule; one of the most popular custom sticker websites with printing operations in the United States and Europe. Stickermule is 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 have included Amazon, Nike, Google, Facebook, Netflix and many more. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [1:50] Jeremy introduces his guest, Anthony Constantino. [4:00] Anthony talks about his experience wrestling as a kid. [7:00] What motivates Anthony? [10:00] The lowest moment in Anthony's career. [13:00] Anthony shares a proud moment in his career. In this episode… Some call it grit, some call it perseverance, but at the end of the day, we all need to learn the lesson never to give up. When did you learn this valuable lesson in your life? Did you come to it early on or later in life? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and business leader Anthony Constantino. In his conversation with Jeremy, Anthony opens up about his experience with wrestling as a child, what motivates him in life and business, challenges he's faced along the way, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this engaging episode featuring Anthony's story! Do you think that kids these days have it harder or easier than you had it as a kid? While the passage of time seems to paint things in more stark contrasts, it does seem that kids are failing to learn the important lessons of grit and perseverance that previous generations did. What's the solution? How do we nurture and encourage these tough lessons so children today will learn never to give up? Looking back at his journey, Anthony points to his time wrestling, as a significant period that taught him to dig deep and access the inner strength that he'd need later in life. What valuable lessons did you learn as a kid that impacted your life as an adult? What is it that keeps you motivated and committed to the work you do day in and day out? Do you believe that your work is helping to improve lives? Do you enjoy the security and comfort that your hard work affords you? Or is there something else that you enjoy that isn't quite as obvious? For Anthony Constantino, what keeps him going, is the relationships he's built at Sticker Mule. While they've had a lot of changes at Sticker Mule over the years, Anthony is proud of the team he's built. All the current members of Anthony's executive team have been with the organization since day one, how many businesses can say that? To learn more about Sticker Mule and the awesome work they deliver, make sure to check out the link to their site in the resources section at the end of this post! Resources Mentioned on this episode To get 10 custom stickers for $1 go to https://www.stickermule.com/inspired GitHub 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.

Tom Ross is the founder and CEO of Design Cuts. He has built an audience of 400,000 designers and grew the business to multiple 7 figures with more than 16 full-time staff. He is also one of the hosts of The Honest Designers Show which is one of the most popular shows in the design community and host of The Honest Entrepreneur Show where he gives a candid look at the life of an entrepreneur. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [1:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Tom Ross. [3:15] Tom talks about the "Dark Side" of the entrepreneurial life. [10:30] How did Tom turn things around for his health and his business? [14:30] What did Tom learn from his father? [19:00] How do you build highly engaged communities? [21:00] What does it take to wow customers? [24:00] Why branding and website design is so important. [28:30] Tom talks about what they feature on Design Cuts. [31:20] Who should be using Design Cuts? [36:15] Creating value for your target audience. [39:00] Tom talks about some of the clients that he has worked with. [41:00] Common challenges in the design community. [43:30] Tom explains why Pinterest is so popular with designers. [45:15] What was it like dealing with health difficulties? [47:20] Why it's important to loosen up and have fun. [49:00] Tom talks about some proud moments in his career. In this episode… Are entrepreneurs superhuman? That might sound like a crazy question, but the reality is, many entrepreneurs have bought the myth that you can work at a superhuman level without any negative consequences. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from business leader and innovator, Tom Ross. In his conversation with Jeremy, Tom opens up about the limitations of the "Hustle" mindset, what it was like hitting rock bottom, how he built a solid team, why it's important to provide value to your audience, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this engaging episode featuring Tom's story! While entrepreneurs have always been known as the type to push boundaries and live on the cutting edge, there is a difference between that reality and burnout. Have you bumped up against that often hard to define, line? What do you do to keep yourself grounded and safe from burnout? In the early days of his business, Tom Ross saw all the positive results of his "hustle" mindset, but he ignored the negative aspects. Soon, Tom's health was rapidly headed in the wrong direction, and he had no idea what to do. Thankfully, after an operation and a significant reevaluation of his personal and professional lifestyle, he was able to recover. Do you know your limitations? What is the best way to connect with your target audience? Is it reasonable to expect them to flock to your website or follow you on social media? Do businesses and brands have a responsibility to engage and cultivate a relationship with their audience? According to Tom Ross, it all comes down to providing value. Tom saw support and enthusiasm for Design Cuts grow when he and his team focused on delivering value to their target audience. Instead of an attitude where they expected their customers to flock to them, Tom and his team sought out their audience and provided them with helpful resources. What will you do to stand out from the rest of the competition in your industry? When was the last time you visited a businesses website and found yourself shocked at the lack of functionality and attractive aesthetics? Unfortunately, even in our uber, digitally-focused world, big organizations and businesses fail to understand the value of consistent branding. Tom Ross is passionate about making sure that Design Cuts and other projects he gets involved with, take the subject of branding seriously. In his mind, it is unacceptable for serious businesses to put zero effort into telling their story and connecting with the public in a meaningful way. Every business won't have a polished and seamless brand as the likes of Apple, but the effort and energy can go a long way to show the public that they care. Resources Mentioned on this episode The Honest Entrepreneur The Honest Designers www.DesignCuts.com www.TomRoss.co Dribble Gary Vaynerchuk Pixie Faire 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. [6:30] A low moment in business for Cory. [10:20] Why Cory turned down a buy out offer. [12:30] Closing thoughts from Cory. In this episode… Are fame, fortune, and the life of an entrepreneur as good as the media portrays it or is there another side entirely? It can't be all glitz and glamour, can it? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Cory Warfield. In his conversation with Jeremy, Cory opens up about some of the lowest moments on his entrepreneurial journey, some of the more exciting aspects along the way, and much more. If you want to get the real scoop, not just the polished, social media post ready version, of the life of an entrepreneur, then you've got to listen to this episode! When was the last time you had a really good idea? Were you able to monetize that idea or did it lead to some type of success in your life? Let's face it; most people will never have a million dollar idea in their life, even if they have one, most people won't act on it. Cory Warfield is clearly cut from a different cloth than most people. Even when he had sizeable offers coming his way for his business, Cory held firm, convinced that his idea was worth more. While it didn't look like it at the time, Cory's commitment to his idea paid off. ShedWool is making significant strides in the marketplace and is in a great position for sustained success. Make sure to check out the link to their site located in the resources section at the end of this post. Can you imagine having just turned down an offer that would make you a millionaire only to get a repossession notice for your car a few days later? That can't be reality, can it? Doesn't that sort of thing only happen in the movies? It was a real-life moment for Cory Warfield, and he was in almost as much disbelief as you are reading this! What was he going to do? Should he have taken the deal? To this day, Cory is convinced that he made the right decision. Even looking back, he says that at that moment he still didn't regret saying no to the offer. What can you learn from Cory's rollercoaster story? How would you have reacted? Resources Mentioned on this episode ShedWool Cory on LinkedIn Rise and Grind 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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Stephan Aarstol is the founder of Tower Paddle Boards and the No Middle Man Project. Founded in 2010 and funded by billionaire Mark Cuban, Tower Paddle Boards is one of the biggest success stories in Shark Tank history. With only $100K in lifetime sales at the time of the pitch, Mark Cuban invested just $150K, and since then Tower has done over $30M in sales. Tower was the #1 brand out of over 2 million 3rd party sellers signed up for the pilot Amazon Exclusives program. They also have branched into Tower Electric Bikes and Tower Beach Club. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [1:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Stephan Aarstol. [3:00] Before and after Tower's Shark Tank appearance. [7:40] Jeremy and Stephan talk about their paddle boarding experiences. [9:30] What does it take to capitalize on an ecommerce idea like e-bikes? [11:45] Stephan talks about Tower's branding. [14:30] How Mark Cuban reacted to the 5 Hour Workday & other ideas from Stephan. [18:20] Stephan talks about the "No Middleman" platform. [26:00] What advantages does a direct to consumer business model have? [32:00] The benefits and challenges of featuring products on Amazon. [36:45] Stephan talks about a Harvard Business School study on Tower. [40:00] What do Stephan and his team do to drive traffic to their site? [44:20] Who should check out No Middleman? [47:20] Stephan's impression from spending time at Harvard Business School. [51:30] What led Stephan to include his book with Tower Paddle Boards? [55:45] Stephan talks about the Five-Hour work day. [1:02:15] Why a full 8 hour work day is not realistic. [1:05:00] Stephan hopes up about a low moment in his career. [1:08:00] A proud moment in business for Stephan. In this episode… As ecommerce giants like Amazon continue their path to increasing control of the marketplace, where does that leave customers? Can a direct to consumer platform wrestle the spotlight away from Amazon and others? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Stephan Aarstol. In his conversation with Jeremy, Stephan opens up about his experience on Shark Tank, how he developed Tower's branding, what it is like working with Mark Cuban, why he created No Middleman, and much more. You don't want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Stephan's story! Can you imagine what it would be like to have your organization featured on a high profile show like Shark Tank? What would you do to make your product or service stand out from all the rest? Stephan Aarstol had the opportunity to feature his brand, Tower Paddle Boards, on one of the early seasons of Shark Tank. Benefiting from that experience, Tower Paddle Boards was able to secure funding and additional investment by Mark Cuban. They've since increased their profits and the reach of their brand by leaps and bounds. Make sure to check out the link to the Tower Paddle Boards site located in the resources section at the end of this post. Did you know there is a lot of power in authenticity and constancy? It's true! When you look at the landscape of today's marketplace you can see that brands are making a massive shift to align with the values of Millennials, chief among those values is authenticity. Is your brand authentic? Is it trying to be something that it is not? As he built Tower Paddle Boards, Stephan Aarstol forced himself and his team to ask this question as they worked to expand the brand and feature new products. Would it make sense for a beach themed brand to put out pillowcases? No! Don't try to be something you are not, embrace your esthetic, don't run from it. What would it take to even the playing field and bring more options to customers in today's ecommerce marketplace? What if there was a platform like Amazon, but instead of Amazon's best interests at heart, it had customers? Seeing a noticeable gap in the marketplace, Stephan Aarstol went to work creating a new direct to consumer platform called, No Middleman. Stephan and his team have created a searchable directory and online showroom for the worlds best direct to consumer products and brands. With today's ecommerce landscape, there is no reason why intelligent consumers shouldn't have a platform they can trust. Learn more about No Middleman by checking out their website, located in the resources section at the end of this post. You've heard the adage, "Work smarter, not harder." What if more businesses actually operated with that concept at the forefront? Would we see more organizations adjusting their business practices around the actual workload instead of a bygone system? Stephan Aarstol thinks so! In his conversation with Jeremy, Stephan talked about his "Five Hour Workday" model that he's implemented throughout his organization. People thought Stephan was crazy for taking this radical step, but the truth is, it worked! Stephan's organization embraced this concept and thrived as a result. Could it be time for your company to consider a Five Hour Workday? Resources Mentioned on this episode Follow Stephan on Twitter Tower Paddle Boards The Five Hour Workday NoMiddleman.com The 4-Hour Workweek Mark Cuban 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.

Susie Allport is the founder of Susie's Smart Cookies. Susie started baking omega-3 rich cookies for her family shortly after writing her book, "The Queen Of Fats," a history of the omega-3 fatty acid research. She used the fact that flaxseed meal, walnuts, and canola oil are rich in omega-3s to adapt favorite family recipes. Soon friends were asking her for her delicious and satisfying treats. Thus a science writer became a baker, and Susie's Smart Cookie was born. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Susie Allport. [4:00] Why is it so important to consume Omega-3 Fatty Acids? [6:00] Susie talks about the cookies she's created. [8:00] What flavors are available? Where do the Omega-3's come? [10:00] How did the entrepreneurship society help Susie? Challenges and milestones. In this episode… Did you know that your diet is most likely lacking in essential fats like Omega-3's and Omega-6's? The fact is, most Americans don't consume enough green vegetables or the meat of animals that do. What is the solution? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Susie Allport. In her conversation with Jeremy, Susie talks about why consuming Omega-3 fatty acids is so important, how she created her cookies with essential fats, challenges she has faced along the way, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Susie's story! What if there was a way to increase the level of essential fats in your diet without taking fish oil capsules? Let's face it, the reason why most people don't get the Omega-3's and Omega-6's that they need is that the foods that are rich in these essential fats aren't convenient. It might sound spoiled, but the truth is, most of our diet revolves around what is convenient. Recognizing that, Susie Allport and her team went to work on a fast and easy food product that just about everyone would eat, a breakfast cookie. You can learn more about Susie's cookies by visiting the link to her website located in the resources section. If you wanted to get a delicious and healthy food product into the marketplace, how would you do it? Would you make sure it was the best food product possible or would you focus on marketing and the benefits your product provides? As it turns out, the production process was simple for Susie Allport and her team at Susie's Smart Cookies. After they got the product just right, they went to work getting it in front of as many customers as possible. That has proven the more challenging aspect of their journey so far. What can you learn from Susie's story? Resources Mentioned on this episode Susie's Smart Cookie Susie's book, "The Queen of Fats" 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.

Jason Miles is the founder of Pixie Faire. He started a family business with his wife at the time called Liberty Jane at their kitchen table in 2008. In 2013 they launched Pixie Faire, which has become the world's largest online marketplace in their niche. The site averages 50-60 thousand transactions a month and they have had over 2million of their patterns downloaded. People describe Jason's wife, Cinnamon Miles as "the Vera Wang of the 18-inch crowd." In 2014 Jason retired from a 20-year career in non-profit management to work on the business full-time. They also started Sew Powerful a non-profit organization focused on creating purposeful products at a sewing cooperative in Zambia. Jason has several bestselling books published by McGraw-Hill on social media, "Instagram Power", "Youtube Marketing Power", "Pinterest Power." He is also one of the most popular ecommerce instructors on Udemy. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [1:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jason Miles. [3:15] Jason talks about how he got started as an entrepreneur. [10:30] Why did Jason and his family move back to Seattle? [14:00] What did the early version of Jason's ecommerce business look like? [20:45] Jason talks about the evolution of the business & how they expanded the team. [30:15] What tools and software does Jason and his team use? [35:00] Jason talks about how to use Shopify effectively. [37:00] Why targeting a niche market works. [44:00] What does it take to drive traffic to your website? [50:50] How to leverage platforms like Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram. [59:40] Why contests can help you with audience engagement. [1:07:50] Jason talks about his work with non-profits in Zambia. [1:12:45] Why the poverty in Zambia resonated with Jason. [1:17:00] Closing thoughts from Jeremy and Jason. In this episode… What does it look like to target a niche market and build a robust ecommerce business around it? Is that type of strategy effective? How does social media engagement factor into the process? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Jason Miles. In his conversation with Jeremy, Jason opens up about how he started as an entrepreneur, why he chose to build a business in a niche market, how he learned to use platforms like Pinterest effectively, why they started the non-profit Sew Powerful, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this fascinating conversation with Jason Miles! When you think of big businesses do you think of a name like Walmart that sells a wide range of products or do you think of businesses with a focus on niche markets like Starbucks? While there are multiple ways to build a business, it seems that focusing on niche markets has recently grown in popularity, especially in the ecommerce industry. Jason and Cinnamon Miles built Pixie Faire with a focus on the doll clothing niche market. From humble beginnings, they built a thriving brand that encourages and equips this niche community. Make sure to check out the link to their website located in the resources section at the end of this post. Behind every successful entrepreneur is a team that was built from scratch. Most startups don't begin with a team, but they certainly need a team to scale the business and build out long term success. Businesses that start to build out a team from scratch are bound to make a few mistakes along the way, thankfully, Jason Miles was able to avoid any major challenges in this aspect of his business. They were able to bring on an incredibly talented designer as the first addition to their team at Pixie Faire. Have you seen the contrast between healthy and unhealthy team environments in your career? Does your organization have a plan for social media engagement? Much of the new ecommerce marketplace is centered around building and expanding a social media presence. Think of social media as the new public square, wouldn't it make sense to invest and develop an approach that takes full advantage of this dynamic? Jason Miles didn't start out as a social media expert, but he learned along the way and developed an innovative method for helping other business leaders do the same. To learn more about Jason's resources, books, and online courses, make sure to check out the link to his "Winning on Shopify" site located in the resources section at the end of this post. Have you ever wondered what all of your success and striving is for? What is the endgame? Do you work hard to enjoy a comfortable life with your family? Are you convinced that your business is providing a valuable good to the marketplace? Or is there something larger that you are working for? Jason Miles found his larger purpose on a trip to Zambia where he met women trying to support 475 orphans in a poor community known as Ngombe. From that moment, Jason knew that he needed to use his success to help empower others. Now, Jason and Pixie Faire can use their platform and profits to help others through the non-profit, Sew Powerful. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.pixiefaire.com www.sewpowerful.org www.winningonshopify.com The Long Tail Shopify Slack Hootsuite Quickbooks MailChimp SendOwl Sew Powerful 2016 3 Esthers Farm Success From This Weekend 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.

Gabe Carimi was selected in the first round of the NFL draft and received the Outland Trophy. He is currently a full-time fitness enthusiast with the before and after photos to prove it! His dedication to improving his lifestyle and diet led to the creation of Stryve. He has a beautiful wife, Danielle, who is a fitness warrior in her own right, as well as two cute kiddos. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:40] Gabe Carimi joins Jeremy to talk about Stryve Biltong Snacks. [2:15] What were the first products released? What challenges did they face early on? [4:30] Gabe talks about his proudest moment in business. In this episode… How do you create a delicious and healthy beef snack? Is there something out there better for you than just plain old beef jerky? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entertainer and innovator Gabe Carimi. In his conversation with Jeremy, Gabe opens up about creating biltong beef snacks, how he went from an NFL career to co-founding a snack food company, challenges they've faced along the way, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this engaging episode featuring Gabe and Stryve's story! Let's face it; healthy snacking is hard to do these days! From crackers and chips to granola bars and cookies, it seems that healthy snacking always takes two steps forward and one step back. What if there was a way to snack on something delicious like beef without feeling guilty? This is where Stryve's delicious biltong beef snacks come in. What is biltong? Beef biltong is the ultimate protein, it contains all nine essential amino acids, which translates to maximum gains in all aspects of life! Make sure to check out the Stryve website located in the resources section at the end of this post. Can you imagine all the hard work and planning that goes into creating your first business startup? Not only do you have to have a solid business idea or product, but you've also got to put all the pieces in place for that idea or product to succeed. Thankfully, Gabe and his team were able to push past some of the common hurdles and challenges that plague most startups. They've enjoyed steady growth in recent years as Stryve Biltong Snacks have taken off. In fact, to this day it still thrills co-founder Gabe Carimi to see their beef snacks in the hands of someone walking on the street. Resources Mentioned on this episode Stryve Biltong 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.

Dr. Steve Sudell is the creator of the Neck Hammock. The Neck Hammock is a simple, portable, FDA-approved medical device that attaches to any door, rail, or pole and helps with neck pain relief in ten minutes or less. Dr. Sudell and his team have achieved significant success on both Kickstarter and Indiegogo raising over $1.6 million and selling over 30,000 units in a short period of time. In fact, The Neck Hammock was ranked in the top 1% of all crowdfunding campaigns worldwide. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [1:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Dr. Steve Sudell. [2:45] Steve talks about the inspiration for the Neck Hammock. [5:00] How did Steve get started with creating products? [8:30] What led Steve to work in the medical field? [10:20] How has the Neck Hammock evolved? [12:30] Why did Steve take the Neck Hammock to the crowdfunding community? [14:30] Taking the Neck Hammock to a wider audience and dealing with knock-offs. [19:30] Resources for dealing with intellectual property and copyright issues. [22:45] Responding to customer feedback. [25:00] Steve explains how to use the Neck Hammock. [29:00] The long term effect of technology on our bodies. [30:30] Steve talks about a low moment and a high moment in his career. In this episode… What does it take to create products that improve the quality of life for people who suffer from head, back, and neck pain? Is there a simple and non-invasive solution to alleviate this type of pain? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Dr. Steve Sudell. In his conversation with Jeremy, Steve shares the inspiration that caused him to create the Neck Hammock, why he started creating products, how he began his career in the medical field, what the process was like creating the Neck Hammock, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Steve's story! At the heart of almost every invention is a story of some kind. Some stories are funny, some stories are a crazy series of events, and some pull at your heartstrings. Dr. Steve Sudell's inspiration for creating the Neck Hammock came from watching his sister, Kelly struggle with Leukemia. As he kept company with Kelly in the hospital, Steve couldn't help but think of his idea of for the Neck Hammock and how this product could help people who are suffering like his sister. Using that moment of inspiration as a launching point, Steve got the ball rolling and started laying the groundwork for the Neck Hammock. You've heard the old saying that if something is too good to be true, it probably is. That is not the case when it comes to Dr. Steve Sudell's Neck Hammock. You might do a double take and wonder why your neck would need a hammock, but you'll quickly realize that Steve is on to something important. He hasn't created a product just to turn a quick buck; Steve genuinely cares about improving the quality of life for people who buy his product. The Neck Hammock is a simple device that attaches to any door for neck pain relief in just ten minutes or less. All you have to do is wrap it around any doorway, lie down, stretch out your neck muscles, and enjoy neck pain relief. Make sure to check out the link to the Neck Hammock located in the resources section. As a business leader, you've got to be ready to not only advance your organization forward, but you've got to be ready to protect and defend it from competitors. Have you had to deal with aggressive and unethical competitors in your career? What did you do to combat them? Dr. Steve Sudell had to learn and adapt quickly when competitors and copycats came out of the woodwork to rob the early success of the Neck Hammock. Thankfully Steve received some helpful advice regarding copyright and trademark issues that put him in a good position to fight off these shady competitors. Eventually, Steve connected with specialists who scour the internet looking for knockoffs to keep his product safe. What can you learn from Steve's story? Resources Mentioned on this episode Neck Hammock IP Shark Red Points Sharper Image The Grommet 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.

Diana Stobo is a nationally recognized health and nutrition expert, a leading raw food chef, and lifestyle coach. She is also an entrepreneur who has launched successful products and businesses in the health, wellness and food categories, including most recently, Truth Bar. As Truth Bar Founder and Lead Formulator, Diana combines her passion for entrepreneurship and innovation with her love of food and nutrition. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [0:40] Diana Stobo joins the podcast to talk about the Truth Bar. [2:15] What flavor options are available for the Truth Bar? Where can you get it? [3:50] Challenges to creating a health bar and bringing it to market. [5:00] Proud moments in business for Diana. In this episode… When was the last time you took a critical look at your health and wellness goals? Have you been putting off addressing your health lately? What will it take to get you headed in the right direction? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Diana Stobo. In her conversation with Jeremy, Diana explains why she created the Truth Bar, how they rolled out various flavor options, challenges they faced bringing it to market, and so much more. Don't miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Diana's story! Imagine starting your day off with a delicious snack that helped you achieve your health and wellness goals. Does it sound too good to be true? It's not! The fact is, the public needs more and attractive options when it comes to getting the right dose of nutrients and vitamins. When you take a look at some of the options on the marketplace, you get the impression that healthy eating is a chore, it doesn't have to be! Diana Stobo and her team at Truth Bar have worked hard to deliver a product that is irresistibly delicious and good for you. Truth Bars are gluten-free, non-GMO, low in sugar with daily probiotics, prebiotics, and Omega 3s. Make sure to check out the link located in the resources section at the end of this post to learn more. What was the reason you entered your line of work? Did you jump into it to make a difference or build your reputation? If you don't have a handle on why you are doing what you are doing, then how do you expect to keep going when things get tough? For Diana Stobo, the dream was to help people achieve their health and wellness goals in a tangible way. The journey hasn't been an easy one, but Diana is proud of the work they've accomplished so far, especially when she hears customers say that they are addicted to Truth Bars! What can you learn from Diana's powerful story? Resources Mentioned on this episode www.TruthBar.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.

Travis Rosser is the co-founder of Kajabi and has sold his stake in the company. Travis worked in the software space in corporate America for over ten years. After he realized he wasn't cut out for the cubical world, he looked for another opportunity and discovered the education tech space. He started developing at night (while working a full-time job). They launched the beta in early 2010. To date over 10,000 customers have used the Kajabi software. They went from bootstrapped to making multiple millions each year. Travis is also the author of the book, "You INC. : The step by step guide for finding a business within you." Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Travis Rosser. [4:20] Travis talks about his decision to jump in and start Kajabi. [8:15] What was the first version of Kajabi like? [12:00] Early hiccups with Kajabi. [15:30] How did they create a pricing platform? [18:20] Travis' favourite story from his book, "You, Inc." [21:00] Why did users stick with Kajabi? [25:00] What are the four categories of knowledge? [30:45] Is Kajabi disrupting the education space? [34:15] Overcoming significant challenges. [36:40] Books that have impacted Travis. [39:00] Proud moments for Travis. In this episode… How can leaders like you leverage your expertise and use it to fuel your rise to the top? If you don't think your expertise is valuable, think again! On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Travis Rosser. In his conversation with Jeremy, Travis opens up about how he co-founded Kajabi, what the first version of the platform was like, lessons they learned along the way, the four categories of knowledge, and so much more. You don't want to miss a minute of this fascinating conversation with Travis! Did you know that one of the best ways to get a startup off of the ground is to connect with influencers in that industry? Think about it like this, if you want to build a startup focusing on backpacking gear, why not give your gear to influential hikers featured on YouTube and Instagram? This is the approach that Travis Rosser and his partner Kenny Rueter took when they started Kajabi. They worked hard to get influential leaders like Andy Jenkins to try their platform for no cost just so that they'd get the exposure. Their gambit worked, and the popularity of Kajabi took off from that point. What can you learn from Travis' experience launching Kajabi? You have an ability and a skill set that could be shared with a larger community. Whatever you are good at, there is a niche group of people who would pay money to get your expertise, seriously! Travis Rosser came up with four categories of knowledge that helps to explain how leaders like you can identify your expertise and share it with a larger community. Profession - You have expertise in a job or professional setting that people will pay to learn about. What workplace skill set do you take for granted that people would like to learn? Passion - Things that you do for fun that you are good at. Examples include rock climbing, coaching kids sports, weight lifting, etc. What are you good at that you love? Problems - You have some problem in your life that you've overcome that people can learn and benefit from. Pain - Is there something devastating in your life that you've endured and had expertise in that would benefit others? Examples include divorce, the death of a child, etc. Travis' who message is that you are an expert in being you. Why not take your expertise and leverage it to help others and build a business? Make sure to check out the link to Travis' book, "You, Inc." located in the resources section at the end of this post. Where is the future of your industry headed? Are you on the cutting edge helping to lead the way and plot a new path forward? Don't be satisfied with following the trendsetters! Consider what it would take to anticipate the next big leap for your industry. Travis Rosser and his business partner were able to see where online education movement was headed when they build Kajabi. It wasn't smooth sailing from the beginning, innovating never is! They were convinced that people would see the value of developing and featuring their expertise on a platform, so they went to work building it. What can you learn from the amazing success story of Kajabi? Resources Mentioned on this episode Travis' website You, Inc. Travis on Facebook Travis on Twitter Limitless Cinema Kajabi Steve Jobs Rich Dad, Poor Dad The 4-Hour Workweek Think and Grow Rich Crush It! 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.