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Ep. 056: On Becoming a Sales Virtuoso — The Mickeli Bedore Interview

Let’s face it, many aspiring entrepreneurs are held back by a fear of selling. In this episode, I interview sales luminary, Mickeli Bedore, where he provides insider tips on strengthening your sales skills, establishing the right mindset and overcoming rejection. Additionally, he reveals the story about when a key person underestimated him when he was…

Ep. 055: Do you believe in LUCK?

Today’s episode highlights the fascinating topic of luck. It explores important questions such as: (1) Do you believe in luck? (2) Have you experienced luck in your life, career or startup? (3) What role does luck play, if any, in a startup? (4) Can luck be created for oneself, or do some people just have…

Ep. 053: On Launching a Smartphone Accessory Brand — The David Barnett Interview

Hear how David Barnett, the founder of PopSockets, evolved from philosophy professor to entrepreneur, and quickly grew his smartphone accessory company to 40 million units sold in his fourth year. Listen as he describes how employing “the power of reason” became a key to his success. Learn how his early product assumptions changed based on customer feedback —…

Ep. 025: Going from Rubble to Riches — The Sara and David Russick Interview

Hear how this visionary couple grew an innovative garbage collection business into a windfall of profits.  Listen as they describe careful planning and team-building as keys to their success.  Score insider tips about raising capital, finding the right manufacturing partner, selling to retailers and accessing startup resources. Leave a Rating & Review in iTunes for the Product…