Just Get Started with Brian Ondrako

Episode 87 features the Author of “Adversity to Advantage”, Randy Ginsburg. We speak with Randy about how the effects of bullying led him down a path of entrepreneurship and helped him build a level of resilience to take into his future endeavors.Find Randy Online:Website: https://www.randymginsburg.com/His Book: https://www.amazon.com/Adversity-Advantage-Overcome-Bullying-Entrepreneurial-ebook/dp/B07VNYLB92Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginsburgrandyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-ginsburgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/randy_ginsburgTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ginsburgrandyLink to the book Randy recommends, AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee - https://aisuperpowers.com/About Randy:Randy Ginsburg is a natural-born entrepreneur who exudes contagious optimism. He believes that a person’s future is not dictated solely by their past, and even the toughest challenges can be overcome through the power of entrepreneurship. He illustrates this idea through his book, Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying & Find Entrepreneurial Success. ​Randy is a graduate of the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University and is currently cultivating his leadership skills through Macy’s Executive Development Program. When he is not speaking or writing on the world of business and entrepreneurship, he enjoys keeping up with the latest fashion news, freestyle rapping, and traveling with friends. Randy is passionate about empowering others to think outside of the box, get creative, and follow their dreams.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it -> Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 86 takes a little twist from the normal course of action as I bring on a fellow Podcaster, Preslie Hirsch, to speak about her journey and her entrepreneurship endeavors with Coaching, Nutrition, Podcasting, and other things. However, we also do a jam session where we exchange questions and conversation around a variety of topics such as getting started, childhood, self-awareness, CrossFit, and a whole mess of other things.Hope you all enjoy this break from the norm and our wide-ranging conversation!Find Preslie Online:Website: https://www.heypresliecreative.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heypreslie/About Preslie:Born and raised in Arizona, I’ve grown-up with a strong affection for the simplicity of nature’s beauty and zero tolerance for anything below 70 degrees. From my dad I get my cheerful countenance, athletic aspirations and inquisitiveness, and from my mom, work ethic, communication skills and drive to constantly improve both myself and the community around me.As an active adolescent volleyball player turned competitive bodybuilder, I cultivated an interest in nutrition younger than most. After being diagnosed with an eating disorder and being plagued with chronic illness, coupled with learning more about exercise, wellness and physiology, I stumbled upon my true love of CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting. These experiences gave me a opportunity to discover not only how food impacts performance and body composition, but overall quality of life. My time spent studying journalism and freelance writing lend itself to helping me easily convey concepts to those with no nutrition background. My values are rooted in practicing gratitude and integrity, to always be kind and continuously learning, and live both passionately and balanced. I absolutely love helping people realize their health potential and reap its’ benefits. I believe my history and education lend me the opportunity to do just that, and I am very thankful for this platform.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts (Leave a Review) if you believe I’ve earned it. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 85 features former CrossFit Games Athlete, Owner of CrossFit Chalk, and Host of the Real Chalk Podcast, Ryan Fischer. I was thrilled to have Ryan on the Podcast to share his interesting journey in the Olympics and CrossFit, to creating several successful businesses and living life on his own terms.Find Ryan Online:Website: https://www.gymryan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanfischCrossFit Chalk Website: http://www.crossfitchalk.com/Real Chalk Podcast: https://shruggedcollective.com/real-chalk/About Ryan:I have spent the last 15 years in the fitness industry with the majority of that time being dedicated to functional fitness. In 2010 I trained with the US Olympic Skeleton and Bobsled Teams (Qualifying for Olympic Trials in both sports). I also have been CrossFit Regionals qualifier 7 times. I have made fitness programs for the US Military, large corporations, and several professional athletes around the globe. I host the top fitness podcast on iTunes called, “Real Chalk" and I currently own and operate one of the top CrossFit affiliates in the world - CrossFit CHALK in Orange County, CA. My Credentials:BS, Exercise Sport ScienceBS, Minor, NutritionCertified Private Helicopter PilotUSA Weightlifting Club CoachUSA Weightlifting Sports Performance CoachCrossFit Level 1CrossFit FootballASEP National Coaching CertPursuing CSCS I’m a passionate guy about what I do. It’s important to me for every single person who meets me to know that without saying anything.In just a few years I went from homeless to a 7 figure business. I legit had nothing I’m from Toms River, NJ and my mom is by far my biggest fan @kimmy73158. I own @crossfitchalk in Orange County, Ca. I have one of the top podcasts in the world for health and fitness called “Real Chalk” on the @shruggedcollective . I also have a YouTube channel “ryanfischer” I originally was a helicopter pilot in Hawaii until I went back to school, moved to Utah, and trained with the Olympic bobsled and skeleton team for 4 years. I qualified for Olympic trials in both sports.I went to the CrossFit Regionals 7 times and was the first person to threaten to kill a judge for scoring him incorrectly. Actually was kind of a big deal at the time. Again, I’m passionate 🤷🏻‍♂️ I don’t compete anymore because I need a knee replacement on my left knee. I spend all of my time these days creating fitness programs that are one of kind. People from all over the world do them and tag me daily. I legit cry once a month thinking about how all of this happened. I love my fans with all my heart, BUT I do hate stupid questions 😜.In my free time, I like to adventure the world in as many ways possible. I’ve hiked some of the worlds biggest mountains, rafted dangerous rivers, ridden my bike hundreds of miles, and I snowboard and surf regularly. I’m kind of a clean freak I’m 32 years old. I always dreamed of living in California. When I’m not working out I always listen to country music. I met my father for the first time when I was 24. We don’t talk, but it’s ok because my mom is all I ever needed and more. My favorite athlete of all time is Steve Prefontaine. I like chick flicks. I’m obsessed with large quantities of meat, backpacks, and getting a good deal. I truly believe that my most valuable assets are my memories, experiences, and friendships.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. Thanks for listening!-> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 84 features the Owner of The Crypto Curator, Paul McNeal. Paul curates cryptocurrency content all day every day and shares it into an easy to digest newsletter which you can find on his website. I was grateful to meet Paul at the Next Gen Summit this past June and we became instant friends and I was excited to get a chance to learn more about his journey and dive deep into cryptocurrency and a variety of the nuances around it.Find Paul Online:Website: www.TheCryptoCurator.comTwitter: @_CryptoCuratorAbout Paul:Paul McNeal, is the Owner of The Crypto Curator , a Connector, Speaker, Brand Evangelist, and Technologist at The Sturgeon Group, LLC. Being exposed to Bitcoin since 2011, he have amassed a great deal of knowledge and wealth. He keeps his finger on the pulse of this industry by curating information daily. This information is shared with his rapidly growing community on Facebook and via a daily news summary. He aims to create awareness of this technology with everyday people and organizations. His network spans thousands of top notch folks in the Blockchain space: Programmers/Developers, Thought Leaders, Startups, Investors, Reporters,etc.Paul 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 deviceprogram. He Co-founded a Content Curation startup which grew rapidly and is still operating today.Mentoring young entrepreneurs is a passion of his and through The Next Gen Summit he works with individuals daily. Being on the cutting edge of technology means everything to him and he helps businesses leverage it to move forward faster. He currently resides in Northern Virginia and is a member of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce and the Co-Chair of the Loudoun County Chamber Technology Committee .........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako As always, I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. Thanks for listening!-> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 83 features Entrepreneur and Founder of Making Authentic Friendships, Juliana Fetherman. Making Authentic Friendships is a responsive web-based application that helps individuals with special needs (age 13+) find friends at home or on the go, based on their geolocation, diagnosis, age, and interests. We talk with Juliana about the high and lows of creating this business and some of the thoughtfulness that needed to go into the business strategy, development, etc.Find Juliana Online:Website: http://www.makingauthenticfriendships.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingauthenticfriendships/About Juliana:I am 23 years old and have a 21-year-old brother with ADHD and Autism. His name is Michael. Making Authentic Friendships (MAF) is also my brother's initials. He inspired this initiative. He is very lonely due to his lack of social skills and the ability to make friends.I just recently finished my MBA at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT, but reside on Long Island. I am passionate about bettering the lives of those with autism and other special needs and plan to dedicate my entire life to doing so.........Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast and to learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako or twitter @brianondrako If you enjoy this episode I’d be grateful if you would leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, if you believe I’ve earned it. Thanks for listening! -> Leave a Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 82 features Speaker, Author, Coach, Podcaster, etc Nate Bailey. Nate shares his journey from his time in the military to start businesses, to becoming an endurance athlete and much more.Find Nate Online:Website: http://www.natebaileyspeaks.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-bailey-805b31b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachnatebailey/About Nate:Nate is a natural leader and a speaker who knows how to impact and reach an audience.He is a best selling author with three books as well as an entrepreneur. He has built multiple successful businesses in the areas of Insurance and Real Estate. He recently fulfilled his long-time dream of selling his insurance agency to follow his dream of being a full-time coach.Nate was a Lieutenant, serving our country in the United States Army. As a Platoon Leader during the Operation Iraqi Freedom, Nate was charged with the safety and leadership of 42 soldiers as they served our country in Kuwait.Nate has a simple philosophy on life - "live you what you teach." Nate sees what needs to be done and he does it. He pushes his teams to the max and he makes sure he's always leading from the front by pushing himself one step beyond.In his quest to expand his physical limits, Nate has completed Ironman AZ, Sealfit Kokoro 45, a 100 mile solo run and is currently training to complete GoRuck Selection in 2019. Most recently (April 2018) Nate was a member of a 6 man team (Wheels4Water.org) that rode their bicycles across American to raise awareness and over $300,000 in donations for a non-profit, Lifewater, to provide clean water and sanitary bathrooms for 11schools and help over 11,000 kids in EthiopiaNate's mission in life to impact men and women who are ready to truly have the life they have always desired. ........For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast visit https://justgetstartedpodcast.com/ or Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast To learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 81, I speak with a 16-year old entrepreneur and Founder of The Urban Garden Initiative, Megan Chen and we discuss her non-profit and how she is looking to make a positive impact on the world through gardening-based programs.Find Megan Online:Website: www.theurbangardeninitiative.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theurbangardeninitiative/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theurbangardeninitiativeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-urban-garden-initiativeAbout Megan:Megan Chen is a 16-year-old author, activist, and entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Executive Director at The Urban Garden Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to inspire and empower youth to achieve urban sustainability through a gardening based program. She is also the author of Finding Tiger, a children's book that aims to teach students about implicit bias and stereotyping. She is very passionate about reforming youth education and currently serves on the Youth Leadership Board for Griptape, a youth-driven nonprofit centered around project-based learning.   ........For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast visit BrianOndrako.com or Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast To learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 80 features the Co-Founder and COO at Morning Brew, Austin Rief. Morning Brew is a free daily newsletter brought right to your inbox every morning and shares a digest of the latest business news in a very conversational and witty tone. They have over 1.6 million subscribers to date and have expanded to other newsletters for Retail, Technology, and Politics that you can also sign up for free to receive.It was awesome to get to hear Austin's story of how he got involved with Morning Brew and all of the great things they are doing to grow the business.For those that haven't subscribed yet, I recommend you do. It's free!You can get there through my referral link and easily sign up by entering your email address - MorningBrew.comFind Austin Online:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-rief/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austin_riefWebsite: https://www.morningbrew.com/Business Casual Podcast: https://www.morningbrew.com/business-casual-podcast........If you enjoyed this Podcast then please help getting it out to others by leaving a review on Apple iTunes - Leave Review For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast visit https://justgetstartedpodcast.com/ or Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast To learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 79 welcomes Author and Creator/Host of Growth Mindset University, Jordan Paris. It was fun to connect with Jordan and learn more about his journey around creating the Growth Mindset University and ultimately designing the life that he wants.Find Jordan Online:Website: https://jordanparis.comGrowth Mindset University Podcast: https://jordanparis.com/category/growth-mindset-university-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/J_Paris_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordanTParis Growth Mindset University Book - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732307903/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1732307903&linkCode=as2&tag=jordanparis-20&linkId=9bccbcc15aaff868227060db12a0b743The Podcast Playbook: Launching January 2020About Jordan:Jordan Paris is a 21-year-old author, podcast host, and former college athlete seen in Men’s Health, Yahoo Finance, and NASDAQ.Jordan’s podcast, Growth Mindset University, was ranked #3 in Apple’s Training category and is consistently in the top ten. In Education, one of Apple’s most competitive categories, the show was ranked #15. On the show, he interviews young up-and-comers and the most successful people on planet earth like James Altucher, Kevin Rudolf, Mark Manson, Rachel Starr, and Dan Lok.Jordan is also the founder of The WordPress Rocketeer, where he focuses on developing engaging websites to launch his clients’ dreams to infinity and beyond.His approach to life and business is simple yet powerful: Don’t make a living, design a life. With this creator’s mentality, Jordan has been able to produce outstanding results for himself and challenge others to rise above circumstances and take control of their lives.........For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast visit https://justgetstartedpodcast.com/ or Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast To learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 78 features the Founder of Freeeup.com, Nathan Hirsch. Nathan has a neat story of seeing a gap in the textbook re-selling market and growing an Amazon business and then deciding to use a problem he saw with hiring freelances for that business to create a freelancer marketplace called Freeeup.comAs a special gift to the listeners, Go to Freeeup.com and create an account and mention the Just Get Started Podcast. That will get you a $25 credit to try them out!Find Nathan Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freeeupmarketplaceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/realnatehirschLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhirsch/FreeeUp: https://freeeup.com/FreeeUp Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsourcingmasters/My calendar: https://calendly.com/freeeup-nathanMy email: nathan@freeeup.comAbout Nathan:My name is Nathan Hirsch and I am the Founder and CEO of FreeeUp, a marketplace connecting business owners with the top 1% of virtual assistants, freelancers and agencies in eCommerce, digital marketing, web development, and much more.Interested in being a client or partner? Lets talk! https://calendly.com/freeeup-nathanJoin my Facebook group Outsourcing Masters: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsourcingmasters/Want to learn more about me? Checkout my article in Thrive: https://u.nu/hriveIn 2006, I founded my first online venture out of my college dorm room, selling and buying student textbooks. I rapidly scaled my e-commerce business, bootstrapping from a $20 student - cause initiative to a multi-million dollar e-tailer clocking in revenues in excess of $25 million on Amazon across a 6 year period while serving over 10,000 customers. But I always had one problem. It took me way too long to find talent.I built FreeeUp to address the frustrations I had. FreeeUp receives hundreds of freelancer applicants each week to join the marketplace. We interview and vet them, take the top 1% (based on skill, attitude and communication), and make them available to our clients quickly whenever they need them. On the backend, we have 24/7 support to make sure people have a good experience. Lastly, we have a no turnover guarantee covering replacement costs if the freelancer ever quits. We work with thousands of business all over the world.Honesty, integrity, ethics and superlative customer experience have always been the four professional cornerstones of my success.........For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast visit https://justgetstartedpodcast.com/ or Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast To learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.