21st Century Entrepreneurship

Join us in this insightful episode with Sue Haywood, an expert in helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses by focusing on people management and smart outsourcing strategies. Sue emphasizes the importance of creating a motivating work environment, investing in company culture, and attracting the right team members to ensure your business thrives.Discover how the pandemic has reshaped how we work, paving the way for more effective and efficient virtual work environments. Sue shares her thoughts on the challenges and benefits of transitioning to hybrid and virtual workplaces and the need for intentional collaboration and communication in a virtual setting.Sue also delves into outsourcing and automation's power to save entrepreneurs time and resources. Learn how services like virtual CFOs, bookkeeping, HR administration, and recruitment can help you focus on growing your business while leaving day-to-day tasks to the experts.In this episode, Sue shares her experience in growing the Business Sherpa Group during the pandemic, highlighting the importance of digitizing the workplace and investing in people. As an entrepreneur, learn how to effectively let go of day-to-day control and focus on your strengths while using outsourced services best.If you're an entrepreneur looking to level up your business, this episode is packed with invaluable advice and strategies to help you maximize your potential. Don't miss out on Sue Haywood's expert insights on people management, outsourcing, and creating a thriving virtual work environment.

In this eye-opening episode of "21st Century Entrepreneurship," Martin interviews Matt Lesser, a renowned family business advisor and leadership expert. Matt shares his transformative journey of self-discovery and how it led him to help family businesses thrive through empathy, empowerment, and excellence. Matt emphasizes the importance of understanding who you are and living intentionally, stating, "I had to go backwards, and I had to really look inward and say, okay, who am I? Who am I and who am I becoming and where do I belong?"Dive into the heartwarming story of a second-generation business owner who turned a toxic culture into a healthy, high-performing one with Matt's guidance. Discover how the power of vulnerability and authenticity can revolutionize a company's leadership and culture. Matt shares his key takeaway: "It has to start with the lead leader. If the lead leader, the owner, the CEO, if they're not on board with changing and wanting to change their corporate culture, it won't work."Seize this opportunity to learn valuable insights from a true leader in the field, as Matt challenges listeners to consider their own legacy, saying, "Start living today intentionally so that by the end of your life, you're living aligned to how you want to live." Explore the impact of empathy, empowerment, and excellence on business success and personal growth in this powerful conversation.

In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Linden Tibbets, co-founder and CEO of IFTTT, to discuss his journey as an entrepreneur and share his insights on what it takes to build a successful business. Linden talks about the early days of IFTTT and how he and his co-founders identified a gap in the market that led them to create their platform. He shares his thoughts on the importance of always learning and improving, and how exercise and meditation play a key role in keeping his mind healthy and creative.Throughout the episode, Linden also shares valuable advice on topics such as fundraising, company culture, and the role of optimism in entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right investors who share your vision and values, and building a team that is passionate about your mission. Linden also touches on the challenges of scaling a business, and how he and his team navigated those challenges to grow IFTTT into the successful platform it is today.As CEO of IFTTT, Linden leads a team that is dedicated to helping people and businesses automate tasks and connect their favorite apps and devices. With a user base of millions and partnerships with some of the world's leading brands, IFTTT is at the forefront of the automation revolution.If you're an entrepreneur or aspiring to become one, don't miss out on this valuable conversation. Tune in to the full episode now and learn from Linden's insights and experiences. And if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to our podcast for more great content!

Tune in to this captivating podcast episode with Justin Anderson, founder of Propellant Media, as he shares his journey of transforming a small startup into one of the fastest-growing companies in the USA. Explore the importance of maintaining a balance between personal and business life and how a strong family and friends support network can be the key to long-term success. Discover the power of geofencing in targeted advertising and how Propellant Media has created a thriving work culture while embracing rapid growth. Gain an insider's perspective on their business model and the strategies that have led them to their current success and their ambitious goals for the future. Additionally, learn about Propellant Media's online course and coaching expert, offering a class and individual consulting services to enhance your business expertise. Immerse yourself invaluable insights and inspiration from a true industry leader!

Are you an entrepreneur eager to take your company to the next level? Don't miss this insightful podcast episode featuring Daniel Erickson, as he shares his invaluable insights on building high-performance teams and mastering team dynamics. Daniel Erickson, an accomplished engineer and entrepreneur, is the Founder and CEO of Viable, an innovative AI analytics tool that revolutionizes how businesses access and utilize customer feedback insights. Learn how to strike the perfect balance between individual brilliance and exceptional teamwork, create an inclusive environment, and foster trust in your organization. Daniel dives deep into the importance of people, process, and product, and reveals the hidden dangers of allowing "brilliant assholes" to disrupt your team. Discover key strategies for nurturing the best in every team member, promoting psychological safety, and embracing the role of failure in learning and growth. This is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to unlock their team's full potential and create a winning company culture. Listen to the full episode now and start revolutionizing your team dynamics today!

Are you looking to grow your business on Amazon? Get invaluable insights into the world of e-commerce, full end-to-end value chain management services, understanding the math of Internet marketing and advertising, applying cross-disciplinary insights when it comes to Internet marketing and advertising, learning and development as a competitive edge, setting expectations and accurately assessing sales numbers, managing GMV annually, having a balanced lifestyle and designing systems that allow for efficiency and productivity? Chris Moe is the man to speak to! Co-founder of Cartograph with 60+ team members helping CPG and e-commerce brands grow their companies on Amazon, Chris has achieved $100M+ in GMV for his clients. During this podcast episode, you will discover the intricacies of the CPG sector and the e-commerce industry from Chris' invaluable experience and expertise. He will talk about learning and development as a competitive edge, his organization's business model, their journey through e-commerce and CPG industries, understanding the math of Internet marketing and advertising, applying cross-disciplinary insights when it comes to Internet marketing and advertising with examples from his experience, setting expectations and accurately assessing sales numbers, managing GMV annually, having a balanced lifestyle and designing systems that allow for efficiency and productivity. Plus he will share how companies can benefit from improved sales on Amazon and how to adequately approach the dynamic world of e-commerce. Join Chris on this podcast episode and learn everything you need to know about growing your business on Amazon!

In this episode of the podcast, Whitney Hill, Co-Founder of San Diego’s largest accessory dwelling unit construction company (SnapADU), shared her journey on how she and her co-founder have been able to specialize in the local market, serve over 15 jurisdictions in greater San Diego, and create standard plans that can be customized. Whitney discussed the importance of recognizing one's own skill gaps and finding people who do a better job than oneself, allocating roles and responsibilities between partners in a business, and making good hiring decisions. She also spoke about the importance of internal transparency for their company and how they have leveraged content creation to become a leader in the ADU builder market. She shared her strategies for dealing with rising inflation, volatile construction prices, long lead times due to COVID and how they implemented a six-month price lock, helping homeowners feel confident in their financing and budget. For entrepreneurs looking for tips on establishing their business processes and creating a product that meets customers' demands, this episode with Whitney Hill is one to tune into! Whitney’s insights on how she was able to grow her business, as well as take inputs from both the market and competitors, to create a successful product. will surely help you unlock the strategies behind your businesses. Listen to this episode now and get the competitive edge! Listen to this episode now and get the competitive edge!

Are you seeking advice on overcoming obstacles and achieving tremendous growth in your business? Look no further! Join me on my podcast as I sit down with Chris Jones, an inspirational entrepreneur and football player who has done just that. Learn the importance of taking time to think and reflect, followed by action, to create a meaningful and intentional life. Gain insight into how he got through the loss of 70% of his business by ripping off the bandaid quickly and rebuilding his company. Tune in to find out how he coped with difficult situations on both an emotional and physical level, as well as what tactics and strategies he used, including leveraging someone else's work to save time when running business operations, using operating systems such as EOS as tools, asking for feedback from team members, and having a relentless attitude for growth. Don't miss this fantastic episode full of wisdom and guidance!

In this episode, Sean Fahey of Vidcruit shares his insights on leveraging video technology for recruitment processes. He talks about the importance of preparing for successful video interviews, removing bias from the interviewing process, and engaging employees effectively. Lastly, he discusses the importance of having an optimistic yet realistic attitude to success in a competitive industry like software development.By utilizing these tools, employers can speed up their recruitment process while ensuring that they are hiring top candidates regardless of geographic location or generation. Employers can create an inclusive workforce that supports all ages through employee engagement initiatives such as surveys and team-building activities.Listen now to gain valuable insights from Sean Fahey on adopting the latest technology for recruitment processes, removing bias from the interviewing process, and adequately engaging employees. Map out your success with Sean Fahey's advice in this episode! Don't miss it!

In this episode of the podcast, guest speaker Drew Neal discussed the importance of human-centered design in creating corporate culture that is more dignified for people. He believes that leadership needs to take responsibility for the entire workforce and use data to create emotionally intelligent cultures that can increase employee performance, engagement, and profitability. He discussed the importance of having both hard and soft skills in order to create successful teams. He also noted that new sets of values are being demanded from emerging workforces and leaders must understand the why behind their company in order to effectively lead their teams towards greater good outcomes. Drew also emphasized the importance of being intentional when creating a company culture and setting clear expectations. Drew Neal believes that focusing on better human processes inside of a company can have positive results, such as increased client experience and growth in the team. He concluded that doing business with companies that are mindful of their people is becoming a competitive edge.