The Necessary Entrepreneur

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Rick Bell, co-founder & designer at Cincinnati Watch Company. Rick is an avid watch collector. His hobby led him to taking apart watches and then rebuilding them in his basement. In 2016, Rick Bell & Mark Stegman created Build Your Own Watch, providing watch fans the ability to assemble and case their own watches. Rick's video instruction is still available on YouTube. In 2018 Build Your Own Watch evolved into Cincinnati Watch Company with the Union Terminal Watch and P-40M Pilot watch bringing watchmaking back to Cincinnati, creating jobs locally for American watchmakers. By 2020, they added Jordan Ficklin as co-owner and in-house certified watchmaker. Rick spends years on single watch designs which are historically American based. Each watch is a unique custom-developed timepiece. In this episode, Mark & Rick talk about the history of watchmaking, how the US created the first assembly line for watches, the cool factor about mechanical watches, and the cost of ownership. Rick also talks about microbrand watches, partnering with Union Terminal right here in Cincinnati, design inspirations, handling adversity, and most importantly doing the preparation and hard work for when luck shows up. Be on the lookout for new limited edition designs launching in 2024. Find out more about Cincinnati Watch Company: www.cincinnatiwatch.com https://www.instagram.com/cincinnatiwatchco/ https://www.facebook.com/cincinnatiwatch https://twitter.com/cincywatchco @CincinnatiWatchCompany  Connect With Us: Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenecessaryentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MPerkinsTNE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tneclips

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Tim McDaniel, the Kentuckian who moved west to chase dreams. Tim is a freelance film production professional currently working in LA for HBO. He has a background in movies, tv shows, commercials, and corporate video. He is experienced as a line producer, production manager, production coordinator, and assistant accountant. During the conversation, Mark & Tim discuss the entertainment industry, news media, comparison syndrome, being resilient, and the pros and cons of a college education. They also talk about happiness vs joy, the drive to prove people wrong, creating a safe space to believe in yourself, understanding that most people are seasonal, and fighting for yourself because no one else is going to fight for you. Find out more about Tim McDaniel: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3575880/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_0_nm_8_q_tim%2520mcdan https://www.linkedin.com/in/timdmcdaniel/ https://twitter.com/timdmcd https://www.instagram.com/timdmcd/ https://www.facebook.com/TimDMcD Connect With Us: Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenecessaryentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MPerkinsTNE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tneclips  

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Kassandra & Courtney Pike, Co-Founders of Fliptable Plus. Fliptable Plus is a transformative mobile app, enhancing the hiring experience for both employers and job seekers in the restaurant & hospitality industry. Fliptable allows businesses to take control with easy-to-use hiring, POS, and payment software. In this episode, Mark, Kassandra, and Courtney discuss problem-solving pain points in the restaurant industry, why they chose the tech route vs opening restaurant better than the competition, and pioneering in a small town. They also talk about identifying purpose, putting yourself in situations you aren’t ready for, not having a plan, staying focused, & taking action. Find out more about Fliptable Plus: https://fliptable.io https://linkedIn.com/company/fliptableplus https://facebook.com/fliptableplus https://instagram.com/fliptable_app Find out more about Kassandra & Courtney Pike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassandrapikebusinessstrategyconsultant/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-pike-23514943/ Connect With Us: Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenecessaryentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MPerkinsTNE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tneclips

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Josh Quinn, Co-Founder of Boone County Distilling Company. Josh has a background in law enforcement and was an investigator for the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. Josh and his best friend and business partner, Jack Wells, founded Boone County Distilling Company in 2012 which is located approximately 15 miles south of Cincinnati, OH and is a member of the Kentucky Craft Bourbon Trail.  During the conversation, Mark & Josh talk about the origins of the company, building trust over time, human connectivity, cultivating relationships, being underrated, and that past performance is the best indicator of the future. They also discuss the involvement with sponsoring The Cincinnati Reds & Bengals and partnering with NBA All Star Stephen Curry to launch his signature Gentleman’s Cut Bourbon. Find out more about Josh Quinn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshquinn-ky/ Find out more about Boone County Distilling Co: https://boonedistilling.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boone_County_Distilling_Co. https://www.facebook.com/madebyghosts https://kybourbontrail.com/distillery/boone-county-distilling-co/ https://www.eventcenterboonedistilling.com/ https://www.instagram.com/boonecountybourbon?fbclid=IwAR1sXL-hezfmyFi8tZL9pCJbj7pxyMOs_w06UwU6Oq5ftFBJrQVGDQ1nlKI   Connect With Us: Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenecessaryentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MPerkinsTNE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tneclips    

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Chase Crawford, founder of Four by Three Productions. Chase launched his career by creating viral fake Taco Bell commercials in his hometown. He rose to prominence writing and directing commercials for the real Taco Bell while still in high school. After high school, he began producing feature films under the Four by Three moniker, working with stars such as Adam Conover, Joe Chrest and Cody Kearsley, to bring nearly 20 independent films to life between 2017-2020. In response to the pandemic, he expanded Four by Three beyond production and into distribution, securing deals with Tubi, AppleTV, Prime Video among others. During this time, he decided to launch Four by Three Comedy. He has since produced over 70 comedy specials, hundreds of millions of views on social media, and worked with comedy legends such as Mark Normand and Wayne Brady. Crawford is a Forbes Next 1000 alumni. Mark & Chase discuss identifying talent, distinguishing good from bad, how far is too far, eliminating boundaries, improving empathy, the duties of a producer, building a social network following, and the best place to see a comedy show.   Find out more about Chase Crawford https://www.linkedin.com/in/crawfordchase/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7319618/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_q_chase%2520crawford https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chase_Crawford?fbclid=IwAR1OMfbyX6nBNUM57fY9wzA52LrWRAyMtQusfVSdAQ4-nShhLkJN5ByXWfE https://www.facebook.com/chsecrwfrd https://www.facebook.com/chasecrawford25 instagram.com/chsecrwfrd https://twitter.com/chsecrwfrd Find out more about Four by Three Productions: https://fourbythreeproductions.com/ youtube.com/@fourxthree https://www.facebook.com/fourxthree instagram.com/fourbythree instagram.com/fourbythreecomedy https://www.linkedin.com/company/fourbythree/ Connect With Us: Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenecessaryentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MPerkinsTNE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tneclips  

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Imteaz Ahamed. He is the head of performance marketing for the infant nutrition business unit at Reckitt. He's a data-driven leader known for delivering scalable solutions, seizing high-growth opportunities, and leading multidisciplinary teams globally. His expertise lies in developing industry-leading practices, managing end-to-end content, social and commerce experiences for the omnichannel shopper, and driving business performance through digital strategies. He also mentors early-stage startups & entrepreneurs from all over the world and is an avid fan of hackathons. His career has spanned across Sydney, London, Amsterdam, and the United States. Be sure to check out his podcast and newsletter titled Applied Intelligence where he looks at practical applications of AI and ways it will drive growth and productivity. During our conversation, Mark & Imteaz discuss what makes a good leader, two sins of marketing, the future of searching, the spirit of creation, managing your ego, and teaching kids habits and consistency so they learn discipline. Find out more about Imteaz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imteaza/ www.imteaz.com https://www.youtube.com/@imteaz Newsletter: https://appliedintelligence.beehiiv.com/subscribe Connect With Us: Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenecessaryentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MPerkinsTNE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tneclips

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Nick Hutchison, founder of Book Thinkers, a growing 7-figure digital marketing agency that serves mission-driven authors. His podcast, Book Thinkers: Life-Changing Books, features captivating interviews with world-class authors such as Grant Cardone, Lewis Howes, and Alex Hormozi. During these discussions, Nick delves into the pages of their books, uncovering practical and transformative takeaways for his motivated audience. Nick is also the author of Rise of the Reader: Strategies for Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learned. Click the link to order a copy. During the conversation, Mark & Nick talked about physical books vs audio books, how to find a good book to help you overcome your problems, re-reading books, how to retain the information learned from a book, and how to apply it to your life. They also talk about the public education system, practicing gratitude, fleeting happiness, and how to be a surgeon with words. Stick around as Nick talks about his two favorite books, one of which happens to be Mark's all time favorite. Order a copy of "Rise of the Reader: Strategies for Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learned": https://a.co/d/ca7Drcx Find out more about Nick Hutchinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bookthinkers/ Find out more about BookThinkers: https://bookthinkers.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bookthinkers/ https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ https://www.facebook.com/BookThinkers https://www.youtube.com/@BookThinkers https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkerspodcast/ Connect With Us: Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenecessaryentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MPerkinsTNE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tneclips      

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Ultra Runner and 2023’s World Champion of Big’s Backyard Ultra, Harvey Lewis. Big’s Backyard is the original backyard ultra, invented by Lazarus Lake. For those of you who are unfamiliar it’s a last man standing event. This year Harvey broke the world record at 108 straight hours covering 450 miles. We helped Harvey put together a fundraiser with a goal of reaching $100,000 for the Brighton Center right here in Northern Kentucky. The Brighton Center’s mission is to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through support systems with some examples including down-payment assistance on home purchases, building beds for underprivileged families, and the list goes on and on. We put a link below if you’d like to make a donation to the cause. Harvey is a local high school government teacher. He didn’t begin running until high school. He was never the first in the pack but loved to run. It took him 17 years to even qualify for the Boston Marathon and many years after that to win his first ultra marathon. He put the effort in and just kept grinding. There’s also a documentary about him completing the Appalachian Trail with his dad called “Like Harvey, Like Son” which is available on Amazon Prime. Harvey says the Appalachian Trail helped build his endurance for Big’s Backyard Ultra. He’s currently writing a book that details his biggest running secrets due out in 2024.  Mark & Harvey talk about the mental toughness and all of the minute details it takes to win an ultra marathon like this. Harvey talks about his vegan diet, the comradery among runners, falling asleep running, why wearing the right shoes is important, and my favorite, the superpowers within ourselves. Donate to the Brighton Center - Harvey's Homestretch: https://www.brightoncenter.com/HarveysHomestretch Find out more about Harvey Lewis https://www.facebook.com/harveylewisultrarunner https://www.instagram.com/harveylewisultrarunner/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://www.runquesttravel.com/ https://www.likeharveylikeson.com/ Connect With Us: Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenecessaryentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MPerkinsTNE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnepod/  

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Dre Baldwin, CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc. He has given 4 TEDxTalks and has authored 33 books. Dre’s content has been viewed over 100 million times. His daily Work On Your Game Podcast has over 2,600 episodes and over 7 million listeners. Dre had a 9-year professional basketball career, playing in 8 countries. Dre’s framework is the "roadmap in reverse" for professional mindset, strategy, systems and execution. During the conversation, Mark & Dre discuss the importance of asking the right questions, that everybody needs a coach, sometimes small talk leads to big talk, and knowing how to sell yourself. They also talk about the term mindset and how it is a hot topic currently but never used to be said. Dre also talks about leaving a legacy and why it’s significant to him, the influence Gary Vee had on him years ago, and the importance of the collaboration era. Find out more about Dre Baldwin: http://Instagram.com/DreBaldwin http://YouTube.com/Dreupt http://Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGame http://LinkedIn.com/in/DreAllDay http://Twitter.com/DreAllDay http://TikTok.com/WorkOnYourGame http://clubhouse.com/@drebaldwin Connect With Us: Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenecessaryentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MPerkinsTNE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnepod/      

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Jack Cook & Elliot Hebeler, founding members of Illusion Islands Entertainment Studio who just opened their Midwest Headquarters right here in Cincinnati Ohio. Jack & Elliot met in LA and realized they both grew up in the greater Cincinnati Area. Jack is a movie director, and Elliot is an actor with a background in production. They just finished up production for the upcoming movie “The Private Eye” starring Matt Rife due out in February 2024.   Mark talks to Jack & Elliot about why they chose a headquarters in Cincinnati, what the Cincinnati work ethic looks like compared to New York and LA. They also discuss control & adaptability, trusting intuition, the IT factor, and that nobody is going to work as hard for you as you are going to work for yourself. Jack & Elliot give their take on New Hollywood, the best advice they’ve received in the business, and that if you’re over 30, you don’t decide who’s famous.    Find out more about Jack Cook https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1170766/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm https://www.instagram.com/jackandrewcook/ https://www.facebook.com/jack.cook.12177276 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-cook-7917521a2/ https://twitter.com/JackAndrewCook?fbclid=IwAR12x4dUgX1caoP82TLtvYhqxqJ_aQTlAx7fXJLoqWmlAseDxCZFrDdHyaA @JackAndrewCook Find out more about Elliot Hebeler https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5821269/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm https://www.instagram.com/elliot.alive/ Find out more about Illusion Islands Entertainment Studio https://www.illusionislands.com/ https://www.instagram.com/illusionislands/ Find out more about “The Private Eye” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12234316/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_8_nm_0_q_private%2520eye   Connect With Us: Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenecessaryentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MPerkinsTNE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnepod/