Just Get Started with Brian Ondrako

Episode 207 brings back former guest and the Founder and CEO of the Conversationalist, Sophie Beren. We explore a lot of deep topics around difficult conversations and how to be more open to others' viewpoints and ideas even if they don't align with ours.About Sophie:Sophie Beren is a unifier from Wichita, Kansas. She is the Founder and CEO of The Conversationalist, a non-partisan educational platform empowering Gen Z to break out of their echo chambers, have difficult conversations, and unify the world. Her community of over 15,000 young people is committed to coming together, across differences, through "POVz" the first-ever Gen Z Talk Show airing in 2022, and through their digital network located on the Geneva app.Sophie was recently named "25 Under 25" by Social Entrepreneur's Magazine and “21 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2021.” Her social impact journey began at The University of Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Music, and her Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Leadership.Sophie's work, featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and even on a billboard in Times Square, has proven to be the antidote to the polarization we see in our country today. Beren will continue to unify the next generation, one conversation at a time.Find Sophie Online:Personal Website: https://www.sophieberen.com/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophieberen/The Conversationalist:Website: https://www.theconversationalist.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconversationalistofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconversationalist/Twitter: https://twitter.com/conversationalistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-beren-5287b971/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5sUSj_flv6ZbqhTvoY6OVgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconversationalist Medium: https://medium.com/@the.conversationalist........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 206 features a former guest of the Podcast, Jordan Gross, and he shares some of his "new" getting started moments that are helping to progress his mission forward.Find Jordan Online:Website: https://jordan-gross.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordangross9/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordan_gross_author/Medium: https://jordan-gross.medium.com/About Jordan:Jordan is a son, grandson, writer, speaker, guide, editor, and soon-to-be therapist. He is a Northwestern and Kellogg School of Management graduate where he studied absolutely nothing to do with writing. He’s a former startup founder, restaurant manager, and soccer goalie. A solopreneur, podcast host, and 2x TEDx speaker, he is also the #1 bestselling author of Getting COMFY: Your Morning Guide to Daily Happiness, The Journey to Cloud Nine, and What Happens in Tomorrow World?........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 205 features Dennis Williams, the creator of the transformational finance application, CashMapFind Dennis Online:Website: https://www.cashmapapp.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denniswilliamscashmap/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cash_mapYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cashmapappFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CashMapAppAbout Dennis:Dennis Williams is the creator of the transformational finance application, CashMap. Having worked with a mortgage business, he saw firsthand how the financial system profits off of consumers' financial ignorance- and he's on a mission to change that. Now, Dennis helps people understand how banks use our money to make more money and how we can take advantage of that same methodology to create personal wealth through leveraged debt.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 204 features Paul McNeal, Owner at The Crypto Curator and a Speaker, Brand Evangelist, and Technologist.Read the Bitcoin Whitepaper - http://satoshinakamoto.me/bitcoin.pdfFind Paul Online:Website: www.thecryptocurator.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmcneal/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_cryptocurator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_CryptoCuratorAbout Paul:Paul McNeal, Owner of The Crypto Curator is a Speaker, Brand Evangelist, and Technologist. McNeal spent the earlier part of his career serving in the United States Navy Submarine Force working in communications. After 10 years serving his country, he held leadership positions at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) overseeing the global wireless device program. He Co-founded a content curation startup that grew rapidly and was recently acquired. He was an early adopter of Bitcoin, becoming aware of it in 2011, and has since continued to monitor the developments of Blockchain Technology daily. His curation is hand-selected daily, helping others recognize the most important news of the day.Mentoring young entrepreneurs is a passion of his and through The Next Gen Summit. Paul works with groups of young entrepreneurs daily. Being on the cutting edge of technology means everything to him. He has a passion to help businesses leverage innovative technologies to accelerate their growth. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 203 features Julia Lemberskiy, Principal at Frontier Ventures and Co-Founder of JJ StudioFind Julia Online:Website: https://meetjjstudio.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julialemberskiy/About Julia:Julia Lemberskiy has been a marketing and operations executive at companies such as Uber and Rocket Internet for the past decade, in addition to being a serial founder and angel investor. She currently works with over a dozen high-profile hyper-growth startups to help them scale their growth channels and operations as part of her firm JJ Studio, and recently joined the VC fund Frontier Ventures, investing in US-based early-stage startups with network effects.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 202 features Seth David Radwell, an internationally known business executive and thought leader in consumer marketing and the Author of American Schism: How the Two Enlightenment Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation.Find his book here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626348618Find Seth Online:Website: https://www.AmericanSchismBook.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sradwell/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRadwellYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSgWVQArplTDxAQPzjlkfgAbout Seth:Seth David Radwell is an internationally known business executive and thought leader in consumer marketing. He previously served as President of e-Scholastic, the digital arm of the global children’s publishing and education company, and as President of Bookspan/Bertelsmann, where he developed book clubs for a diverse readership, Black Expressions, and Mosaico, in addition to overseeing all editorial, marketing, media, and digital functions for iconic brands such as Book of the Month Club, Doubleday Book Club, and Literary Guild.He also served as CEO of The Proactiv Company, the leading skincare brand for acne; as President & Chief Revenue Officer of Guthy-Renker, the worldwide direct-to-consumer beauty company; and as Senior Vice President, Content for Prodigy Services Company.He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude from Columbia College, Columbia University.He currently divides his time between New York, Los Angeles, and Paris.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 201 features Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast.Listen to Guy's Podcast, Remarkable People Podcast - https://guykawasaki.com/remarkable-people/Find Guy Online:Website: https://guykawasaki.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guykawasaki/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guykawasaki/Twitter: https://twitter.com/guykawasakiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/guyAbout Guy:Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley), an adjunct professor of the University of New South Wales. He was the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has written Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and eleven other books. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 200 features Tommy Baker, Author & Host of Resist Average AcademyFind Tommy Online:Website: http://www.ResistAverageAcademy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommy_resistaverageYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJu5miz5dzm_9NmtephfyQAbout Tommy:Tommy Baker has coached, trained, and taught thousands of clients within his Resist Average Academy programs and iTunes podcast. He is the author of several books, including the brand-new Hustlers And Seekers: How To Crush It and Find Fulfillment Without Losing Your Mind, The Leap of Your Life: How to Redefine Risk, Quit Waiting for ‘Someday,’ and Live Boldly and The 1% Rule: How to Fall in Love with the Process and Achieve Your Wildest Dreams.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special One Mic Session, my best friend, and host of the Pursuit of Happiness Podcast, Ryan McGuire takes over hosting duties and turns the questions back on me. Given this is the 4-year anniversary of the Just Get Started Podcast, we share stories, insights, and advice about getting started with Podcasting and some of the things to consider along the journey.Our conversation spans several areas around getting started but we continue to tie it back to Podcasting and how anybody can get started.Although it would take hours to uncover every avenue you can go, I wrote an ebook called "The Bootstrappers Guide To Podcasting" that can be found on Amazon. Frankly, I'd love for it to be free but those are the rules for putting it on Amazon and it's the lowest I can sell it at for $.99. Here is the link - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CBJT844 Thanks for listening in and if you had any questions on Podcasting I can help with feel free to drop me a line on my website - https://brianondrako.com/contact/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 199 features Paul Benigeri, Co-Founder, and CEO of Archive, a Stripe-backed company that develops software to automate e-commerce digital marketing workflows.Find Paul Online:Website: https://archive.ai/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benigeri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benigeriTwitter: https://twitter.com/benigeriAbout Paul:Paul is Co-founder and CEO of Archive (https://archive.ai), a Stripe-backed company that develops software to automate e-commerce digital marketing workflows.He's a founder and operator who's done everything from building custom e-commerce platforms to deploying millions in ad spend.Prior to Archive, Paul was VP of Growth & Engineering at H.V.M.N.(https://hvmn.com/), running the direct-to-consumer brand's digital marketing, e-commerce, and engineering teams. He also received a BS in Computer Science from Stanford in three years.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.