In this episode, Mark talks about 8 Business Principles that he lives by professionally and personally. Each principle has one of the top entrepreneurs discussing the principle followed by Mark's take on it. Hope you enjoy! Start With Why - Simon Sinek Idea Meritocracy - Ray Dalio Outwork Everyone - Mark Cuban Fail Forward - John Maxwell Culture - Gary Vee Growth Mindset - Carol Dweck Get Better Every Day - James Clear Customer Obsession - Jeff Bezos   Connect with us Website: https://www.thenecessaryentrepreneur.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9TC-mMVMuLl-qhdKekIO7A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryentrepreneur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNecessaryEntrepreneurPod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/74217170/admin/

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Pat Galyan, former owner of Galyan's Trading Company, for a conversation. Pat took over the family business when his dad was dying in the mid 1970s. Pat talks about converting his business model from selling boats to focusing more on sporting goods, competing with "big box" stores, selling to Limited in the mid 1990s, and retirement. Pat loved the outdoors as a kid, was interested in environmental studies in college, has helped raise millions for protecting wild life, and now enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible in retirement and loves fishing. Pat addresses hard work, company culture, finding and training the best people you can find, paying them well, and out-competing the competitor.

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Jay Banks of TheNativeBrand for a conversation. On Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day 2014, Jay filled his backpack with as many shirt as he could. Selling each handmade shirt on the streets of Cincinnati, Ohio. For two years he grew this brand organically and now has a state of the art store at Newport On The Levee with clues to finding TheMadScientist Lab within the store. Jay talks about growing his business, obstacles he had to overcome, the design and printing process of TheNativeBrand apparel, and what it means to be Native. https://thenativebrand.com/ https://www.newportonthelevee.com/native-brand

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes retired entrepreneur Terry Yaeger for a conversation. Terry was in the Navy, a police officer, lightbulb salesman, owned HVAC businesses, and recently sold his home inspection franchise at Pillar to Post to his daughter and son-in-law. Terry talks about commitment, attitude, how to not screw up your kids, the struggle of 2008, and his disappointment with retirement. 

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes social media expert, Kyle Draper for a conversation rethinking everything, rechecking your ego, and emotional intelligence. Kyle talks about taking full responsibility for everything, adding value, and being passionate about the outcome of what you do. Kyle is a former youth pastor, turned roofer, turned entrepreneur, and now social media expert. He is also a certified speaker, teacher, and social media coach. He prides himself on keeping it simple so everyone in the room can benefit, be engaged, and entertained. He puts emphasis on the power of video and being unapologetically yourself. https://www.kyledraper.com/ ​ @CoachKyleDraper 

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Terry Foster, RN to the show. Terry has been in healthcare for 50 years and has too many acronyms after his name to mention. You can see for yourself on his website below. Terry is an emergency room nurse at St Elizabeth, a keynote speaker, has an incredible sense of humor, and has even been featured on TLC's "Untold Stories of the ER" and "Sex Sent Me to the ER." Terry talks about what it takes to be a good nurse, doing things for the right reasons, being a guest speaker in all 50 states before he was 50 years old and more while he flips his humor switch on and off when appropriate. Terry even gives his insight as Mark admits his own fear of needles. https://www.terryfosterrn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TerryFosterRN/

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Astronomer Dean Regas to the show for a conversation about the universe. Dean is a public speaker, author, a former host of PBS's Star Gazers and astronomer of the Cincinnati Observatory. Dean talks about how he got started in his career, his interests in the night sky, and why he is going to live past 100 years old. He discusses his latest books, "1,000 Facts About Space", "How to Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto", and much more. Listen to Mark's curiosities about Outer Space run wild. Keep looking up! https://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org/dean-regas/about-dean/ https://www.amazon.com/How-Teach-Grown-Ups-About-Pluto/dp/1913750515/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KYSQWER5I99A&keywords=how+to+teach+grownups+about+pluto&qid=1675017170&sprefix=how+to+teach+grown+ups+about+pluto%2Caps%2C835&sr=8-1   https://www.amazon.com/1-000-Facts-About-Space/dp/1426373422/ref=d_pd_vtp_vft_none_sccl_3_6/139-4163801-1579349?pd_rd_w=JTDVj&content-id=amzn1.sym.8e065679-52e9-4d16-ae63-fa3d08b93cef&pf_rd_p=8e065679-52e9-4d16-ae63-fa3d08b93cef&pf_rd_r=DY5SA4TQQ3BAD3Y499NG&pd_rd_wg=LhAik&pd_rd_r=8de35f71-7d3c-4652-baa4-3c4ef26cb3d8&pd_rd_i=1426373422&psc=1 @deanregas

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Phil Breen, owner of Phil's Records in Latonia, KY. While podcast host Mark Perkins is in Spain, Dave Wiener slides from behind the production desk and guest hosts the show talking about what he knows and loves best, music. Phil's Records has been a staple in the Tri State area since 1989 and at one point had a total of 6 stores. Before opening his own business, Phil already had years of experience under his belt as a store manager of another record store that used to be in the area.  With over 4 decades in the record business, Phil talks about how times have changed with physical media over the years and how even with vinyl on the upswing, today's top artists aren't moving product anywhere near the volume artists used to due to today's digital world. Dave & Phil discuss Record Store Day, past and present customer trends, and some highlights of Phil's career like hosting Ticketmaster in stores before the internet and throwing a 10 year store anniversary concert at Coney Island's Moonlite Gardens featuring Billy Joe Shaver and The V-Roys. Before the algorithms of streaming sites suggested what else we might like to listen to, the person behind the counter at your local record store was the tastemaker. Phil's Records is located at 3914 Winston Ave, Latonia, KY 41015.

Ultra Runner, Harvey Lewis, stops by the Necessary Entrepreneur discussing his past 25+ years running all over the world. Harvey talks about mindset, overcoming adversity, his vegan diet, what led him on this path of running ultra marathons, and what it takes to win. Harvey is a teacher at School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) in Cincinnati, OH and talks about the impact he and his students make on each other. @harveylewisultrarunner