The Kara Goldin Show

“The key is to be adaptable, no matter what business you're in.” This week’s guest is literally a mover and shake! Megan Reilly is the co-founder, owner and COO of Tippi Toes Inc., an award-winning franchise business that teaches kids the joys of dance. Her idea has blossomed over the past 20 years with franchises all over the US and now international too. In this conversation, we talk about how Megan started Tippi Toes with her sister as a part-time college gig and how they scaled through franchising. Megan let’s us all in on what really happened on that episode of Shark Tank when Mark Cuban gave them a deal (and after the show). So good! Start your week listening to our conversation with this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/186 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-tippitoes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whoisyourmommapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/meganlreilly YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tippitoesdance Blog & Podcast: https://whoisyourmomma.com/

“Let's face it, not everybody either understands your context or cares about the company versus themselves. As a leader, you've got to filter those things out.” Want to know what goes on behind-the-scenes when leading a Fortune 50 company? Today’s guest Jeff Imlet, former CEO of General Electric and now Venture Partner at NEA, shares amazing stories and lessons from his career. From taking over GE days before 9/11 to leading and pushing innovation, something GE’s DNA wasn’t accustomed to. We also talk about navigating through crises and building the right teams. And finally, Jeff is the Author of the new book Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company. This episode is a treasure trove of lessons for entrepreneurs and leaders looking for guidance and inspiration! Catch it on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/185 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffimmelt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffImmelt Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Seat-Learned-Leading-American/dp/1982114711  

“We realized how much one or two or three books could ultimately change our lives. So we ultimately really just wanted to help other people tap into that as well.” Thrilled to have Adam Jones and Adam Ashton on today as our guests! You may know them for interviewing amazing authors on their own podcast, What You Will Learn, but do you know their journey? How they got to do what they love doing each day? In our interview, we dive into their story including their view of traditional education and how their thirst for learning and love of books changed their lives and worldview. In addition, we discuss their newly launched book, The Sh*t They Never Taught You and talk about some of the best chapters in the book which compiles many of the interviews they have done getting to talk to incredible, inspiring people. The book is excellent and our interview even better! Join us and listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/184 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://www.whatyouwilllearn.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatyouwilllearn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/whatyouwilllearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatyouwilllearn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wywlpodcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-you-will-learn/id1125635053 Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0645133809  

“Be able to stay with something, to continue to chase your dreams. It's a fine line between obsession and determination.” We took to the water with today’s guest, Jessica Schiller, the founder and CEO of Schiller Bikes. Described by Forbes as “the world’s most radically redesigned bicycle,” Jessica’s water bikes have revolutionized cycling as we know it! They have been featured on “The Amazing Race” and used by international pro athletes and renowned personalities such as Michael Phelps, Conor McGregor and Princess Charlene of Monaco. You won't want to miss this episode to hear more about Jessica’s inspiring journey. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/183 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://schillerbikes.com/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-schiller-b16708/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schillerwaterbikesfl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesjesssf/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/h2obkrjess YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqR-VG1MB9uBzifg0Kmvgwg

“AI can really understand what people are thinking and it can surface the patterns in the real world.” Today’s guest is Manuj Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of TetraNoodle Technologies and host of the terrific podcast, ‘Bootstrapping Your Dreams’ podcast. He is a true business accelerator and entrepreneur who has been innovating in the tech industry for over 25 years. We talk about what inspired him to create TetraNoodle, a boutique big data and AI consulting company. Manuj also discusses blockchain and network security. You won’t want to miss this very educational episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/182 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://manujaggarwal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manujagro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manujagro/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/manujagro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAiIK20nDamhq70NMnLG8wA Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bootstrapping-your-dreams-show/id1453077497 Books: Learn Apache Mesos: A Beginner’s Guide to Scalable Cluster Management and Deployment Network Security with PfSense: Architect, Deploy, and Operate Enterprise-grade Firewalls

“We all control what kind of teammates we are. It takes no talent to be a great teammate.” Today on the show, we have the inspiring Austin Hatch, Founder of Overcome It. Austin has transformed what he has learned from his own huge challenges into an actionable framework that anyone can benefit from. Austin did not let experiencing two plane crashes, a level seven traumatic brain injury or a coma stop him from moving forward. And he shares how having the right mindset can help you accomplish what you want as well. I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/181 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://austin-hatch.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-hatch-530727a6/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinhatch30  

“Things are either expensive or valuable. They can not be both.” Today we are talking with Amanda Tress, a certified nutrition coach, strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer. She is also the Founder and CEO of FASTer Way to Fat Loss - a fitness and wellness program that has helped over 150,000 people get healthy. After experiencing health issues in her teenage years, Amanda decided to make significant lifestyle changes; however, she spent years in the gym doing all of the “right” things with only minimal results. She then began to experiment with several cutting-edge nutrition strategies, and her and her clients immediately started to see a dramatic change. Amanda is one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the country and now, she’s empowering other women in the industry to ramp up their own online wellness companies as part of her twofold mission for FASTer Way! Get your daily fix of motivation and inspiration with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/180 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://www.amandatress.com/our-story LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatress Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/amandatress/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmandaTress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandatress/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandajtress Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faster-way-podcast/id1489399975 Book: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/book  

“I don't really invent brand new things. I take ideas that work in a different category or in a different geography and bring them somewhere else.” Today’s guest is Amanda Freeman, founder and CEO of SLT and co-founder and CEO of Stretchd. After going on a personal quest to find a group fitness workout that would give her the results she wanted, Amanda founded SLT so others could achieve the muscle tone she found through a combination of strength, cardio, and pilates! We also lean into Stretchd, her new venture focused on balancing smart workouts with 1-on-1 stretch sessions for recovery. Amanda is changing the game with her company’s innovations. Get inspiration on the latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/179 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: SLT Website: https://sltnyc.com/the-workout/our-philosophy/ SLT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sltnyc/ Stretchd Website: https://stretchdspace.com/ Stretchd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stretchdspace/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-freeman-95b61614/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandahopefreeman/

“When it comes to success, two things are important; to be lucky and to not mistake being lucky for being smart.” Learn from a Silicon Valley legend! This week, I talked with Avram Miller - author of “The Flight of a Wild Duck” and co-founder of Intel Capital. Not only was Avram managing a multi billion dollar portfolio at the most successful corporate venture group in the field of technology - Intel Capital, but he has played an integral hand in the development of today’s internet by creating high speed residential broadband. Aside from his career, we dive into what shaped this legend by looking into his childhood and early years, as well as the incredible front-row seat Avram had in the budding world of modern technology. Find inspiration with this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/178 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: http://www.avrammiller.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avram/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avrammiller/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/avrammiller YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZSWn2zDRmcVhfM5QHk7xA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avrammiller Book: https://wildduckflight.com/

“It's a super creative process ... All of these technical things don't matter if it doesn't add up to making the listener feel the magic stuff.” Emily Lazar has worked with many of the best including Alicia Keys, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Beck and over 3000 others. Saying she is in high demand is an understatement and she is one of the few female music mastering engineers in a very male industry. She won a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album for Beck’s iconic album Colors and she is the Founder, President, and Chief Mastering Engineer of her own company, The Lodge. You want to listen to this true inspiration who has truly changed music for the better. Hear her story with lots of great wisdom on the latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/177 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: The Lodge Website: https://thelodge.com/ The Lodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lodgemastering/ The Lodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lodgemastering/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-lazar-a758401/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilylazarlodge/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/emilylazarlodge