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Dec 19, 2024 • 54min

Matt Dusig | From Startup to Exit: How Creativity Fuels Entrepreneurship

Matt Dusig is an entrepreneur, former tech CEO, artist, and photographer. Though he originally graduated with a fine arts degree, Matt eventually found himself in the entrepreneurial world. He founded GoZing, a market research company, with his best friend and co-founder, Greg. After selling GoZing for $30 million, Matt and Greg founded uSamp, another market research company, which sold for almost a million dollars. Despite already having two exits under his belt, they didn't stop there. Their experience and industry knowledge in market research led them to create InnovateMR, which ultimately sold for $150 million. Today, Matt still tries to blend his passion for art with business. His passion for art hasn't gone away, as he still showcases his creative works and is an award-winning photographer. Links: Matt's Website: https://www.dusig.com/ Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdusig/ Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattdusig/
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Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 5min

Multiple Sales | Chad Rubin

Chad Rubin is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Skubana, an operations platform for Amazon sellers to automate and optimize their business. He is also the founder of Profasee, a dynamic pricing platform that enables Amazon brands to predict the perfect price for every product. Listen in as Chad shares his journey, including the successful sale of multiple businesses, the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, and the emotional challenges of managing and scaling companies. Chad also shares valuable insights on leadership, adapting your business, and the importance of self-care and personal development. Links: Profasee: https://profasee.com/ Chad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschadrubin/
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Nov 26, 2024 • 53min

Father-Son Entrepreneurs | Zac Will

Zac Will is the founder of the Kona Brand, an apparel company that creates fun Winter flannels by combining the feel of traditional flannels with the flare of Hawaiian shirts. He is also the son of EO 360's host, Dave! Listen in on this heartwarming discussion about Zac's entrepreneurial journey–from selling candy at the beach as a child to raising $19,000 in funding to start Kona Brand while still in freshman year of college. Zac's story echoes many entrepreneurial origin stories, characterized by grit, perseverance, determination, and a little bit of stubbornness from his old man. Links: The Kona Brand: https://www.thekonabrand.com/
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Nov 12, 2024 • 59min

The Cookie Wars | Bennett Maxwell

Bennett Maxwell is an entrepreneur, investor, and the driving force behind Dirty Dough Cookies, a rapidly growing national cookie brand. While Maxwell's journey has put him in many different industries like real estate and solar, one thing has remained constant: sales. His passion and commitment to entrepreneurship makes him a sought-after speaker, having been featured on CNBC, Good Morning America, and other publications. His podcast, Deeper Than Dough, explores finding joy and fulfillment in life through entrepreneurship and beyond. Listen in! Links: Deeper Than Dough: https://tr.ee/8Rt_yO2t7K Bennett's Website: https://bennettmaxwell.com/ Dirty Dough Cookies: https://dirtydoughcookies.com/
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Oct 29, 2024 • 47min

Real Life Ghostbusters | Trinity and Justin

Trinity and Justin are part of the Massachusetts Ghostbusters, a charity organization that raises money for children's hospitals and cancer research. By promoting their love for the Ghostbusters franchise at local events, they're able to raise money for charitable causes. While their costumes may be props, Trinity and Justin share their own paranormal experiences in today's episode. From graveyard encounters to mysterious apparitions in the dead of night, Trinity and Justin definitely have seen their fair share of the paranormal. Listen in! Links: Massachusetts Ghostbusters: https://www.maghostbusters.com/ Massachusetts Ghostbusters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maghostbusters Donate to charity! https://www.maghostbusters.com/donate
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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 15min

Chat GPT Prompts | Ethan King

Ethan King is a renowned entrepreneur, speaker, author, and the former president of EO Atlanta. He'is the founder of stuff4GREEKS, a highly successful clothing brand for fraternities and sororities. He's also the founder of Zeus' Closet, which provides on-demand clothing embroidery and printing. In this episode, Ethan shares how Chat GPT can be used in business, content creation, and social media marketing. Listen in as Ethan talks about overcoming personal struggles, growth and self-identity, and how AI can help entrepreneurial growth. Dave also shares a song. Links: Ethan's Website: https://ethanking.com/ stuff4GREEKS: https://www.s4g.com/ Zeus' Closet: https://zeuscloset.com/
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Oct 1, 2024 • 59min

An Artist Entrepreneur | Chase Jarvis

Chase Jarvis is an award-winning photographer, bestselling author, director, artist, and entrepreneur. After inheriting his grandfather's camera, Chase discovered a passion for photography while on a post-college trip to Europe. After spending time honing his craft, he started shooting photos of pro snowboarders and skiers in Colorado. His dedication to his art connected him to REI, which licensed his photos. This led to the creation of his own photography studio, which has worked with notable clients such as Volvo, Nike, Apple, Microsoft, Google, Samsung, General Motors, and much more. His latest book, "Never Play It Safe," is a "practical guide to reclaiming your creativity and personal power in your daily life." Listen in as Chase shares his experiences and how to break out of your comfort zone! Links: Chase's Website: https://chasejarvis.com/ Never Play It Safe: https://chasejarvis.com/never-play-it-safe/ Chase's Photos: https://chasejarvis.com/photos/
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Sep 17, 2024 • 55min

On Fast Startup Growth | Adam Robinson

Adam Robinson is the CEO and founder of Retention.com. Having started his career as a finance professional at Lehman Brothers, Adam later transitioned into tech at the start of the 2008 financial crisis. He co-founded Robly, an email marketing company, bringing revenue to $5M in two years due to his innovative approach and extreme focus on satisfying the customer. Following an 8-figure exit from Robly, Adam founded GetEmails in 2019, which would later be rebranded to Retention.com. Today, Retention.com boasts $23 million ARR within four and a half years by leveraging state-of-the-art identity resolution and first-party data strategies to achieve their unparalleled marketing success. Links: Retention: https://retention.com/ Adam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/retentionadam/
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Sep 3, 2024 • 56min

Extreme Swimmer | Ryan Stramrood

Ryan Stramrood is a three-time Guinness World Record holder, motivational speaker, and extreme open water swimmer. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Ryan's swimming challenges have taken him around the world, including Siberia, Antarctica, the Arctic Circle, and the Bering Strait. As a speaker, Ryan inspires his audiences with captivating stories from his swimming adventures. Listen in as Ryan regales Dave with tales of his adventures out in the open sea. Links: Ryan's Website: https://ryanstramrood.com/ Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_stramrood/
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Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 13min

AI, Sexbots, and Marketing | Tim Hines

Tim Hines is a global keynote speaker and business coach. In this episode, Tim shares his journey, from being fired six times to starting four successful businesses. Listen in as Tim and Dave talk about a myriad of topics including but not limited to: how to foster an entrepreneurial mindset with your employees, the relationship between technology and human connections, and how AI can impact personal and professional relationships. Links: Tim's Website: https://www.tnhines.com/

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