Best Host J J Gordon Podcasts (2025)

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"Everly Heights Tales" Preview - A New Audio Drama from Bill Meeks, creator of the thing you're subscribed to 1:00:43

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A sneak peek at an upcoming episode of the new audio drama anthology from Bill Meeks. Meet the Special family, a theater-loving, stoner couple and their three very different kids. It’s 1994, and Michael and Jennifer Special are just trying to help fund in the arts in their community, but their son Ricky is on the run from a school bully, and their …

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276: Scaling Wireless World to Regional Domination | Vince Lubben’s Midwest Empire 50:46

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Vince Lubben is the Co-Owner of Wireless World. Vince began working in the wireless sector as a sales executive for CommNet Cellular, when the cell phone industry was young. He saw an opportunity to start his own business and opened his first store in Vermillion, South Dakota in 1999. Today, there are 54 Wireless World outlets and the company has 3…

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275: From the Battlefield to the CBD Boardroom: Craig Henderson of Extract Labs 1:12:40

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Craig Henderson is the CEO of Extract Labs, a Boulder, Colorado-based full-service hemp extraction laboratory offering a proprietary line of boutique CBD-infused products. Craig started the company in his garage in 2016. This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranBridge Consulting and Top 1% US Franchise Consultant is here to help y…

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274: The Cable Cowboy Who Went from Broke to Broadband 🤠 | Terry Koosed of Bel Air Internet 2:16:14

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Terry Koosed is the Founder of Bel Air Internet, a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider, and a leading authority on successful entrepreneurship. He has founded and successfully run seven companies in the high-tech industry during the past 40 years, sometimes concurrently, and is what some would call, a serial entrepreneur. Listen to Part II,…

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273: Publishing to EdTech: The Unlikely Road to Evolution Labs with Founder Peter Kraft 1:26:53

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Peter Kraft is the Founder and President of Evolution Labs. Prior to founding Evolution Labs, Kraft was instrumental in forming and re-envisioning two educational software companies that led the industry in recruitment, enrollment and retention of college students. He co-founded GoalQuest in 2000 and served as its CEO until 2007 when he spearheaded…

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272: From Selling Phones Out of a Van to Leading a 9-Figure Empire | Brett Beveridge of T-ROC 1:13:10

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Brett Beveridge is the President of The Revenue Optimization Companies. Brett is an entrepreneurial, results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience and success in the wireless and technology industries. He has hands-on success in start-ups, profit turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and fundraising and is the driving force behind…

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271: How to Breathe Life into a Business... Dr. Dan Cohen of Breathe Right Strips 55:39

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Dr. Dan Cohen is the former Chairman of CNS, Incorporated. Dr. Cohen was the driving force behind the meteoric rise of Breathe Right nasal strips, acquiring the rights to manufacture and sell the product for the medical equipment company he founded in 1982. In 2006, GlaxoSmithKline acquired CNS, including its Breathe Right nasal strips and FiberCho…

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270: Once Again, the Return of the Non-Food Franchise King: Jon Ostenson of Franbridge Consulting 59:52

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Jon Ostenson is the Founder of FranBridge Consulting. Jon is a top 1% Franchise Consultant in the US, and frequent contributor on franchising across a variety of outlets and publications. Jon is a multi-brand franchisee himself, and along with his business partners, he has great operators leading these ventures. As a result, he is able to commit ov…

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269: Blowing Minds with Carey Smith: The Big Ass Fans Story! 🫏... 1:12:04

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Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and served as its Chief Big Ass until the company's sale in 2017. Under his guidance, Big Ass Fans grew an average of 30% a year, with offices across the globe. It made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies 11 consecutive years — a feat achieved by only 34 others — and expanded from industr…

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268: Manufacturing Shutters & Company Culture | 🪟 Rick Skidmore of Timberlane Inc. 1:06:53

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Rick Skidmore is the Founder and CEO at Timberlane, Inc. Having been born an entrepreneur, it should have been clear early on that despite considerable success in the insurance and investment industry, Rick's future was outside the traditional career path. Rick founded his current company, Timberlane Inc., in 1995, based on a passion and a gaping n…

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267: Powering Innovation: Jim Kalb's Journey with OptiFuse & the Future of Fuses!⚡ 1:25:19

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Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode…

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266: Wheels of Fortune: 🚲 Team USA's Path to Tour de France Victory (Anne Hed of HED Cycling) 1:08:07

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Anne Hed is a lifetime resident of Minnesota. Her history as a business owner began back in the 1980’s, when she raced as a professional triathlete. She completed eight Ironman Triathlons in Hawaii, and met her late husband, Steve, through the sport. He became one of her first sponsors... This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranB…

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265: Building a Sparkling Soda Fireworks Store?!? | 🎉 Mark Lazarchic of Serenity Ventures 1:15:20

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Mark Lazarchic is the CEO of Serenity Venture Group. He describes himself as a serial entrepreneur with eyes always open. Mark is the owner of multiple successful startup businesses in very competitive markets. Mark has spent the last 10 years being amazed at the level of mediocrity accepted by the public in business. At all levels... This Episode …

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

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In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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264: From Clothing Manufacturer, to Franchise Owner, to Starting the Tint World Franchise | Ex-CEO of Meineke, Charles Bonfiglio, shares his Journey 🚗… 1:21:14

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Charles J. Bonfiglio is the Franchise Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tint World. The company is a privately owned franchise chain of independent retail window tinting, mobile electronics, auto accessories and appearance centers. As the lead executive of Tint World, Charles is responsible for all functions related to the development and leader…

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263: Using Real Human Connections to Achieve Exceptional Success... Doug Brown of CEO Sales Strategies 1:59:52

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Doug C. Brown is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. He has led client award-winning and high-performance teams as well as pioneered profitable development programs for companies. He has advised companies such as Intuit, CBS Television, Procter & Gamble, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nationwide, Embassy Suites, In…

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262: From Single Mom Flipping Burgers to a Powerhouse in Venture Capital | Olga Maslikhova of The J Curve 1:18:39

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Olga Maslikhova is the founder and host of The J Curve, the podcast about Latin America tech ecosystem builders. Olga is also a successful tech investor. She aims to share insights and stories from the region's most influential entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. She also leverages her network and knowledge as a member of a global community of w…

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261: Buying a Business at a Great Price! Over 30 Years of Biz Buying & Selling - Richard Parker of Diomo Corporation. 3:11:55

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Richard Parker is the founder of Diomo Corporation – The Business Buyer Resource Center and author of the How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price series. Richard has purchased thirteen of his own businesses and has been an advisor and broker to small business buyers and sellers for over three decades. He has written and been featured in more th…

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506: Navigating the Storm: A CEO's Tale of Business Triumph in Turbulent Times 20:45

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Jason interviews Johnny Serpilla, former President of Camping World, about his book, "Life is Hard, but I'll be Okay", and his experiences in leadership and business. Johnny emphasizes the importance of approaching life with one heart and mind, the role of gratitude in leadership, and the impact of personal problems on work. Johnny also discusses t…

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260: From Rabbi School to Supply Chain Innovator. How Izzy Rosenzweig is Saving Customers Time & Money with Portless! 1:18:32

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Izzy Rosenzweig is the Founder and CEO of Portless, a company that fulfills e-commerce orders directly from China to their client’s customers' front doors, massively improving lead times, decreasing shipping costs, and lowering import tax fees. Born from a family that has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Izzy discovered his passion for business at …

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259: How this Innovative Business is Unlocking Minds... 🤯 The Psychedelic Journey of Dylan Beynon & Mindbloom 🌻 2:01:25

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Dylan Beynon is the Founder and CEO of Mindbloom. Dylan grew up in a family that was torn apart by mental illness. He lost both his mother and sister to severe mental illnesses, addiction, and eventually overdose. For years he struggled to process the impact these losses had on him. It was not until 2009 that Dylan began the healing process when he…

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258: From a Successful Exit to Closing a Company... & Biking His Way Back on Top | The Story of Mike Peregudov of Whizz 1:19:04

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Mike Peregudov is the CEO and Co-Founder of Whizz, an E-bike rental service company for delivery riders. Mike has had diverse work experience, holding several high-level positions in the past. Prior to Whizz, Mike was a General Partner at S16VC starting in 2020. And from 2014 to 2020, he founded and served as the CEO of Yandex Chef, which was later…

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257: Using Science & Tech to Create a Sweet Solution (Ali Wing of Oobli) 1:23:23

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Ali Wing is the CEO of Oobli, a food-tech company that is aiming to introduce sweet proteins to everyone. Their mission is to make an impact on the world by introducing sweet proteins as a much healthier alternative. The sweet protein was derived from an Oubli plant found in West Africa and Southeast Asia, which inspired the name Oobli. There is a …

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256: Solving Sexual Health Issues thru Good Vibrations... Soum Rakshit of MysteryVibe 1:55:15

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Soumyadip Rakshit is the CEO and Co-Founder of MysteryVibe, which is an award-winning world leader in medical devices for sexual health. Soum created MysteryVibe to address one of the biggest personal challenges - keeping the ‘mystery’ in the bedroom, especially after major life events like childbirth, menopause, cancer treatment or surgery. To mak…

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505: Protecting Your Online Reputation: Expert Insights from Matt Earle | Reputation.ca 27:38

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In this interview, Matt Earle from Reputation.ca discusses the problem of online reputation damage and how it can affect individuals and businesses. When negative or false information appears in Google search results, it can harm a person's reputation. Reputation.ca focuses on deleting harmful content whenever possible, but it's challenging when de…

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255: The Future of Skin Care through AI with Estonian Founder - Anastasia Georgievskaya of Haut.AI 1:23:44

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Anastasia Georgievskaya is the CEO and co-founder of Haut.AI, an Estonian AI-powered skin analytics SaaS platform delivering uniquely personalized skincare recommendations and diagnostics for retail and skin wellness applications. Haut.AI is a leading European AI company delivering hyper-personalized skincare and beauty experiences. Backed by its b…

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254: How a Ukrainian Waiter in Dubai, Facing Overwhelming Challenges, Evolved to an eCommerce Titan (Anatoliy Labinskiy of GSM Growth Agency) 1:33:24

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Anatoliy Labinskiy is the Founder of GSM Growth Agency, an eCommerce growth agency that helps brands grow to 6–7 figures in revenue. He is a self-made entrepreneur, family man, eCommerce expert, and holder of 4-time Two Comma Club awards. His life story exemplifies how everything works against you when it comes to success. Starting as a waiter in a…

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253: Surviving a Storm at Sea & Reflecting on Past Startups via Brett Martin of Kumospace (The Innovative Virtual Office Platform) 1:08:15

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Brett Martin is President & Co-Founder of Kumospace, the virtual office platform where teams show up, as well as Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Charge Ventures, a pre-seed-focused venture fund based in Brooklyn, NY. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, where he teaches data analytics and technology strategy. This Ep…

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252: This Military Spouse takes Training 💪... to a Virtual Level | Molly Rose Speed of Virtual Assistant Management 1:08:57

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Molly Rose Speed is the founder of The Virtual Assistant Academy, a certification for the best Virtual Support Staff in the country, and the owner of Virtual Assistant Management, a placement agency for entrepreneurs in need of top virtual assistant talent for organizations. Her expertise is in online business, systems, and outsourcing. Molly is a …

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Creating a Culture of Voting with Kimara Snipes 29:11

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One of the reasons I created this show is to amplify the voices of people working to improve the lives of people within their community, often unsung. In today’s episode, I will be talking to Kimara Snipes with the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table. She is an organizer, community advocate, and champion of civic engagement. We’re gonna talk with her a…

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The Impact of the Current Political Climate on the 2024 Election 20:45

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There's been so much going on politically that it's hard to know where to begin! In today's episode, I discuss the Speaker of the House fiasco from the top of the year, the lack of action by Attorney General Merrick Garland, and why we should be asking if Biden can beat DeSantis instead of whether Biden is too old to run. Follow Me on Twitter @whit…

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251: How an Employee Strived for Ownership in his $20MM Tech Company... Lubo Smid of STRV 1:02:51

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Lubo Smid is the Co-Founder and CEO of STRV. Lubo is a tech entrepreneur with a passion for cutting-edge technology and an adventurous lifestyle. He has co-founded STRV, a design and engineering company, that built products for prominent startups like Tinder, The Athletic or Citizen and well-established brands like Microsoft or Barry’s. This Episod…

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250: From Years of Being a W-2 Employee to Becoming A (Non-Food) Franchise King - Jon Ostenson of FranBridge Consulting 57:13

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Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, a top 1% Franchise Consultant in the US, and frequent contributor on franchising across a variety of outlets and publications. Jon is a multi-brand franchisee himself, and along with his business partners, he has great operators leading these ventures. As a result, he is able to commit o…

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249: War Survivor to Construction Industry Innovator... How René Morkos used AI to Build ALICE Technologies... 1:05:33

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René Morkos, Ph.D. is an inventor, founder, adjunct professor at Stanford University, and CEO of ALICE Technologies. He is the inventor of the world’s first Generative Construction Simulator and Optimizer and obtained his Ph.D. in artificial intelligence applications for construction as a Charles H. Leavell fellow at Stanford University, where he c…

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Critical and Progressive Impact with Rev. Art J. Gordon 42:36

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Rev. Art J. Gordon is the Pastor of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church and the Senior Advisor for Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, where he manages stakeholder and community engagement for the Massachusetts 7th congressional district. We talk about Art’s journey to pastoring, community outreach, and activism as well as his experience working for …

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248: The Secret to Fixing Businesses like Expedia, Rosetta Stone, & PetMeds | Matt Hulett (aka The Startup Whisperer) 1:22:17

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Matt Hulett is the CEO and President of PetMeds. Matt is a seasoned technology executive leading world-class public and private companies and working closely with Boards and investors in organizations that include Rosetta Stone, RealNetworks, Expedia and many more. He has had multiple turnaround successes as a public company president as well as a …

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The Life and Times of Roe v. Wade with Professor Craig Jackson 34:58

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Professor Craig Jackson is a constitutional law professor at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. We talk about the unprecedented nature of the leaked Supreme Court opinion, the court's reasoning in overturning Roe v. Wade, the future of abortion rights, and judicial oversight in light of the Ginni Tho…

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247: Content Creator Builds a Successful SaaS Business & Sells it to Adobe - Alex Packham of ContentCal 1:04:11

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Alex Packham is the Founder of ContentCal and a serial entrepreneur. During the ContentCal journey, Alex raised over £10m for ContentCal, built the business to 3,000+ customers globally, a team of 50, and consistently grew 150% year on year. ContentCal was acquired by Adobe in 2021. Alex currently serves as Product Director at Adobe and is an inves…

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Political Crossroads with Host Whittney Richardson 16:45

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Tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, is one of the most important elections of our lifetime. Today, I’m going to talk about the races I will be watching closely as well as the political crossroads we find ourselves in at this moment in time. Follow Me on Twitter @whittneyrich!

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246: Helping Entrepreneurs Grow the Value of their Business | Ryan Tansom of Arkona: Intentional Growth™ 1:19:15

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Ryan Tansom is the Co-Founder of Arkona. Ryan helped turn around their family business and then sell it for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014. The growth and exit process was an unexpectedly difficult undertaking, but the lessons that were learned have proven to be invaluable. He took his experience and co-founded Arkona where he created the …

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A More Just and Equitable America with Whittney Richardson 18:34

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Do politicians actually help people? When we look at society, what do our conditions say about our values? This episode is your introduction to me, your host Whittney Richardson, my lifelong interest in politics, and why I think our values need to evolve to prioritize people with the least amount of resources. Tune in to hear my why for creating th…

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Your Vote Matters with Precious McKesson 49:06

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Precious McKesson is the executive director of the Nebraska Democratic Party and a powerful, passionate, force in the fight for democracy. We talk about the Nebraska Midterm Election, the January 6th Insurrection, her work with the Biden Administration and Campaign, and why our vote is one of the most powerful tools we have as citizens of this coun…

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Political Evolution with Whittney Richardson 1:04

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Political Evolution is an exploration of the American government's past, present, and future and the impact of public policy decisions on the lives of people in poor and marginalized communities. Join us as we speak to professors, analysts, policymakers, and community leaders to unpack the current news cycle, history, and the commonalities between …

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245: From Fashion Model to Nutritional Bar Startup! How Lizanne Falsetto Sold her Business & Started a New Brand: betterland foods™. 1:30:50

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Lizanne Falsetto is the Founder and CEO of Betterland Foods. Years before she became a world-renowned CEO, Lizanne Falsetto began her entrepreneurial journey at her kitchen table, inspired both by a family recipe and desire to solve a personal problem. On that table, the original thinkThin bar was created: a revolutionary bar that would become one …

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244: How a Canadian College Dropout transferred to a Tech Savvy Entrepreneur (Marc Boscher of Unito) 1:12:36

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Marc Boscher is the Co-Founder and CEO of Unito. Marc and Eryk Warren struck gold when they came up with an unconventional solution to the perpetual business problem of cross-team collaboration. SaaS tool use is on the rise, and Gartner predicts the collaboration tool market to double by 2023. But the massive proliferation of online tools is causin…

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504: How to Self-Publish Your Book! Chandler Bolt, Self-Publishing School 20:36

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A book is the new business card and a great way to grow your business! Chandler Bolt is an investor, advisor, the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com, and the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.” Self-Publishing School is an INC 5000 company the last 3 years in a row as one of the 5,000 fas…

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243: From Busboy & Broke to Building a Taco Restaurant Empire - Joe Kahn of Condado Tacos 1:02:22

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Joseph Kahn is the Founder of Condado Tacos, which started as a single restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. Today, there are 32 Condado Tacos restaurants with about 3,000 employees nationwide. Since he was a teenager, Joe has been working in the restaurant industry until he was given the chance to transition to the management level. When he turned 38, Joe…

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242: A Merger & Acquisition Expert shares... How to Create a Successful Exit Path | Touraj Parang of Serve Robotics 1:08:01

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Touraj Parang is the President & COO of Serve Robotics. He is a veteran Silicon Valley dealmaker, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and M&A expert who has sat in almost every seat around the table structuring and negotiating strategic transactions since the late 1990’s, including as a corporate attorney at legal powerhouses WSGR and O’Mel…

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503: Todd Duncan & High Trust Selling: The Holy Grail of Sales Influence 42:27

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It takes a lifetime to build trust, and a minute to lose it. Jason Hartman welcomes Todd Duncan, author, speaker and the world’s leading authority on trust! People thrive on trust and the bigger the financial decision, the more trust is necessary. How can you create that? Todd also reminds us that nobody gets a paycheck for being busy! Managing you…

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241: How to Land your First Real Estate Deal... & Transform it into a Community. The Story of Seth Williams & REtipster... 1:08:34

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Seth Williams is the Founder of REtipster.com, an online community that offers real-world guidance for real estate investors. Seth started as a real estate investor buying and selling parcels of land in Michigan and other states. After a few years of being a real estate investor, he had an idea to share his vast knowledge in real estate with other …