Entrepreneurs Exposed

Jeff Warren, who some call the meditation MacGyver, is a Canadian meditation teacher, writer, and author. He recently co-wrote the New York Times bestseller, 'Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics' with ABC news anchor Dan Harris, and continues to lead the ever-expanding Consciousness Explorers Club, a nonprofit meditation group based in Toronto. In this episode, Jeff and I discuss various forms of meditation, the struggles people have with respect to maintaining a practice, and how meditation can help cope with (and perhaps even eradicate) symptoms of ADD, anxiety, and depression.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode focused on retail and men’s fashion, entrepreneur & Indochino CEO Drew Green shares how the retailer plans to grow through more showrooms and expansion into outerwear. We explore a number of topics including; why money is not always the best motivator, how millennials actually like to dress up despite “casualization” in workplace dress codes, and striking life balance as CEO of one of the world’s fastest-growing apparel companies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Dennis is, in his words, the world's only entrepreneur in residence at a law firm. In this episode, Jeff and I discuss issues facing startups, balancing marriage and entrepreneurial life, significant disruptions coming to the legal industry, and why Trump’s vision equates to turning the clock back to the 1950’s. We explore some deep topics in this fun 40-minute chat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Verkindt took home “Woman Entrepreneur of the year” in 2017. She sits on numerous boards and is the Founder of OMX which she started after getting fired from a job. In this episode, Nicole discusses how to get a start-up off the ground while you’re working, why she never hires based on University degrees or “letters", and how she feels a strong personal responsibility to the broader network of female entrepreneurs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

University drop out turned hyper successful JUNK MAN, Brian shares openly about his life of entrepreneurship. Brian discusses how he convinced his father that dropping out of school to start a junk business was a good idea, and why hiring an ex Starbucks executive turned out to be a huge failure … We explore a number of topics in this episode including: How Brian decides what businesses to work on and launch  Why Brian loves the Starbucks model  How 1800 GOT JUNK is really about exceptional customer experience  Why for Entrepreneurs, the best way to learn is outside the classroom  Why friends and business partners don’t always mix  Finding the right COO, and the climb from $2 to $100 Mil (and beyond)  The practice of using the "4 H’s” to find the right franchise owners  Dailly routines, exercise, and the power of “re-charging” and “going dark”  Gratitude practice and the power of "little moments” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Aussie entrepreneur Brian Smith, founder of global enterprise UGG boots, shares his story about starting UGG with less than $500, and an idea to bring sheepskin to California. Brian shares his early stories about raising cash in the 80’s, why understanding finance is key, and how the universe conspires to help you reach your goals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Night-club king, turned software entrepreneur, Saud shares his transition from the nightclub underworld to family man and spiritual entrepreneur. We explore a number of topics in this episode including: How Saud got started as an entrepreneur in College  The dark underbelly of the nightclub scene  The value of credit, and how Saud learned about credit after he married  How Saud walked away from 7 figures to start fresh The impact of latching onto something positive and what happens when you do The start Saud’s software company out of Mom’s basement  The negative pressure of career and how it encroaches upon rest and family time  Spiritual practices, rest, daytime routines, and finding a natural cadence  The importance of guarding one’s sleep How Entrepreneurs can live their post-exit life NOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices