INspired INsider Podcast

Eugene Levin is the Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at SEMrush - a SaaS product used by over 4,000,000 marketers worldwide. For the past eleven years, SEMrush has grown into an all-in-one marketing suite consisting of more than 33 tools and reports that help companies market better online. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Eugene Levin.  [4:35] Eugene talks about his childhood and growing up in Belarus.  [9:20] A low moment in Eugene’s career.  [14:00] Eugene’s only regret.  In this episode… What does it take to overcome adversity and succeed both personally and professionally? How do you resist the negative power of your circumstances and keep them from knocking you off course? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from the resilient leader - Eugene Levin. In his conversation with Jeremy, Eugene opens up about his childhood in Belarus, how he overcame adversity, what led him to take pride in his career, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. You’ll want to pay attention to all the helpful insights that Eugene has to share!  Think back to the hardest day of work you’ve ever endured. Did that day involve grueling manual labor when you were a child? Chances are you haven’t experienced quite the ordeal that Eugene Levin experienced as a child in Belarus. While some might look back at a difficult childhood and use it as an excuse - Eugene sees it as fuel. Moving forward in his life and career - Eugene has been able to channel the focus and drive he needs to succeed. Today Eugene works with a high performing team at SEMrush. What can you learn from Eugene’s story?  As a business leader, you are likely wired to tackle new challenges and think of the big picture - but when was the last time you reflected on your accomplishments? Let’s face it - life has a way of keeping you distracted and only paying attention to the most pressing issues. You deserve an opportunity to celebrate what you’ve accomplished with your career! Refusing to let the moment pass, Eugene took in all the pride he could when we finished up his first sale of a business. That moment of joy and accomplishment released a surge of confidence that would fuel Eugene on his journey.  Resources Mentioned on this episode SEMrush - Online Visibility Management Platform Sellerly Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo’s of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers.  It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video  Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company’s plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Justin is best known for helping marketers and business owners to convert their offers on cold traffic. He grew his own supplement company from 0->$23 million in sales in just under three years by focusing on cold traffic growth. After selling his supplement company in 2017, Justin now helps some of the biggest names with their marketing like Golden Hippo, Dan Lok, Agora Financial, V-Shred, 4Patriots, Mike Geary, Danette May, Six Pack Shortcuts, Natural Health Sherpa and more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [3:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Justin Goff.  [6:00] The most difficult email Justin ever sent.  [14:00] The story behind the “I pooped my pants” email.  [19:00] Why Justin started his email list.  [21:10] Chasing happiness and finding answers. [30:00] Looking to the future and Justin’s decision to not have children.  [35:30] The biggest marketing mistake most businesses are making.  [40:40] Client success stories.  [46:00] Upsale examples.  [53:30] More marketing tips from Justin.  [1:03:10] How Justin connected with Dr. Sebring & what it takes to find a spokesperson.  [1:08:30] What led to Justin’s exit from Patriot Health and what the fallout was like.  [1:15:30] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… Have you tapped into the power of email lists? You've likely heard that email marketing is either dead or dying - it's not true! People use their email regularly - don't you want to get your message in front of them? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from business leader and renowned marketer - Justin Goff. In his conversation with Jeremy, Justin opens up about why he is so vulnerable in his emails, how to connect with an email list, what it was like to exit his business, success stories, and much more! Have pen and paper ready - you don't want to miss a minute of this powerful episode featuring Justin's story!  Have you ever had someone open up and share something personal with you that you never thought they would? Imagine getting an email explaining how someone's mother wouldn't support or encourage their career - that's what Justin Goff did! While opening up to thousands of strangers via an email sounds crazy (It is) it is also incredibly effective. As a result of that deeply personal email - Justin saw a huge increase in the engagement he had with his email list. The lesson is this - vulnerability can go a long way!  On the other side of the coin - some will be turned off by intensely personal stories. Justin shared a story about suffering from Crohn's Disease, which involved descriptions of struggling with painful bowel movements. As you can imagine - that wasn't the cup of tea for everyone on Justin's email list! The mixed and somewhat negative feedback that Justin received from that email didn't slow him down one bit. Today, Justin is committed to being honest, raw, and real with his following.  Have you ever found yourself struggling with fulfillment in your life? What have you tried to fill that void? Have you found anything that works? Business leaders all over the world struggle every day to find their life's purpose beyond what they do and what they can produce. If you've ever struggled with your self-worth - you aren't alone! Struggling to find meaning in his life - Justin set out on a quest to learn from other leaders who have had similar challenges and made it out the other side. What Justin learned changed the course of his life for the better! Here is a hint - Justin's turnaround didn't involve making more money.  When you get the chance to learn from a marketing expert like Justin - you don't take it for granted. In his conversation with Jeremy, Justin was kind enough to reveal his take on marketing strategies and methods that work and ones that need to fade away. Here are three upsell approaches that Justin says work every time.  More of the same - where you offer an increased amount of the same product.  Results faster - offering a product that will fast track the results they are looking for.  Done for you - proven and prepackaged methods that deliver results.  If you'd like to go deeper with the significant insights and resources that Justin discussed with Jeremy, make sure to check out his website and apply to his email list! You can find all the information you need to connect with Justin in the resources section at the end of this post.  Resources Mentioned on this episode Justin Goff www.justin123.com Ready, Fire, Aim Brian Kurtz Finish Big Intro Music by Kidd Russell [box type="download"] Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo’s of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video  Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company’s plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Josh Linkner started his career as a jazz guitarist. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. Josh built the largest digital promotions agency in the world, serving 74 of the top 100 brands when he founded ePrize which he later sold. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is a President Barack Obama Champion of Change award recipient. Josh is the author of, two New York Times Bestsellers: Disciplined Dreaming: A Proven System to Drive Breakthrough Creativity, and The Road to Reinvention: How to Drive Disruption and Accelerate Transformation, as well as, Hacking Innovation. He is also the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners with Dan Gilbert and Earvin Magic Johnson, investing in and mentoring over 100 startups. His work on innovation has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, CNN, and The New York Times. And yes, he still plays a mean jazz guitar. For more information, visit JoshLinkner.com.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Josh Linkner.  [4:00] How Josh learned to remove “Strings” in life and business.  [6:40] Putting yourself out of business.  [8:30] Josh talks about his work with Platypus Labs.  [10:15] The three flavors of innovation.  [13:00] A prison-themed gym.  [16:25] The qualities investors look for.  In this episode… In what ways does your business need to innovate and think ahead to the next area of growth? Are you moving in the right direction, or do you need to rally the troops? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from innovator and entrepreneur Josh Linkner. In his conversation with Jeremy, Josh opens up about lessons learned from Jazz, why he tires to put himself out of business, the three flavors of innovation, and much more. Have pen and paper ready - you don’t want to miss a minute of this powerful episode!  Innovation is one of those industry words that everyone tries to capitalize on, but few actually have the accomplishments to back up the buzz word. Josh Linkner does more than preach the wonders of innovation - he’s put in the work to push the ball forward. According to Josh, there are three “Flavors” of innovation.  INNOVATION - a drug that saves lives. Innovation - meaningful innovations that don’t make headlines but they make a difference.  innovation - little micro innovations that are made by regular folks every week.  Which flavor of innovation best describes your approach? What do you plan to do to increase innovation in your organization? Make sure to check out the link to Josh’s website where you can learn more about his take on innovation in the business world.  If you were asked to sit down and decide which startup founder to invest in, which qualities would you look for? Would you look for someone who is brimming with confidence? How would your knowledge base or life experience factor into your decision making? Having had multiple opportunities to invest in startups - Josh Linkner shared the qualities he looks for when sizing up a startup. Josh says that he looks for coachable, openminded, and humble individuals who have a track record of working through adversity toward a positive outcome. What do you think of Josh’s approach? Would you add anything? Resources Mentioned on this episode www.joshlinkner.com www.PlatypusLabs.com Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo’s of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers.  It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video  Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company’s plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Eugene Levin is the Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at SEMrush - a SaaS product used by over 3,000,000 marketers worldwide. For the past nine years, SEMrush has grown into an all-in-one marketing suite consisting of more than 33 tools and reports that help companies market better online.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Eugene Levin.  [4:35] Eugene talks about his childhood and growing up in Belarus.  [10:00] What was Eugene’s early career interests?  [17:45] Eugene explains the solutions SEMrush brings to the marketplace.  [23:00] Why does SEMrush offer free versions of their service?  [27:30] What was it like rasing funds for SEMrush.  [32:15] Underserved niches that Eugene and his team serve.  [36:30] Why Eugene raised the amount of funds that he did.  [44:00] How Eugene would start a successful ecommerce business today.  [51:30] If Eugene were to acquire a business, what type of business would that be?  [56:00] A low moment in Eugene’s career.  [1:01:00] Eugene’s only regret.  In this episode… Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get in a room with a marketing and data expert? What questions would you ask? Would you take tons of notes as they shared their marketing tips and insights? Good news - you are in luck! On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from business leaders Eugene Levin. In his conversation with Jeremy, Eugene opens up about his childhood growing up in Belarus, how he ended up at SEMrush, why he loves his work, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. You don’t want to miss a minute of Eugene’s engaging story on this episode!  As you look back on your life - what stands out as formative experiences? Did you move a lot as a kid? Did you have a stable and secure childhood? Did you experience family trama? It’s no secret that many successful leaders arise from difficult childhoods - that is also the case when it comes to Eugene Levin. Having grown up in Belarus right around the collapse of the Soviet Union, Eugene’s childhood was filled with memories of hard labor on the family farm. To this day, Eugene uses those memories as fuel on his journey toward success.  When was the last time you encountered an opportunity that was too good to pass up? Did you seize the opportunity, or did it pass you by? Too often, business leaders of all backgrounds fail to take a close look at the details and miss out on significant opportunities. When Eugene Levin got the chance to sit down and look at the SEMrush business model and data - he knew he couldn’t let this one get away. He was so convinced that SEMrush was on to something great that he took lower pay to get some steak in the business.  What is the process like in your organization when it comes to setting prices? Are you focused on delivering value, or are you more concerned about the volume of customers that come your way? Each approach has its own benefits and drawbacks - Eugene Levin and the folks at SEMrush decided to opt for delivering value. Right now, you can get access to all the services that SEMrush offers without any cost. While many business leaders may balk at their efforts - the numbers don’t lie - people are willing to pay more for something they’ve seen work.  Where is your business headed? Do you expect it continue on the trajectory that its currently on or do you foresee some positive change occurring down the road? All too often, business leaders are more focused on maintaining the status quo rather than paving a new path forward. Hearing from Eugene - you really get the sense that he is ready to push SEMrush forward with his innovative insights and high-quality solutions. It wasn’t an easy path, but Eugene’s story serves as a helpful reminder of what vision and good leadership can accomplish. What can you learn from Eugene’s story?  Resources Mentioned on this episode SEMrush - Online Visibility Management Platform Sellerly Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo’s of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers.  It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video  Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company’s plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Lee Bellinger is the founder of Independent Living News which has a private subscription and they have products for off the grid living, survival in an emergency, gaining independent income and much more. He is the inventor of the PowerWhisperer Home Power Backup System. Independent Living is noted for its successful predictions and in February 1998, Lee published a front page illustrated prediction story on the destruction of the World Trade Center by terrorists.s  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:37] Jeremy introduces his guest, Lee Bellinger.  [2:00] Lee talks about the lowest moment from his journey.  [6:20] How Lee ended up proposing with a movie advertisement.  [9:00] Proud moments from the journey.  [12:45] Closing thoughts and predictions from Lee.  In this episode… Should you just embrace the difficulties that life throws your way, or is there a better way to take challenges in stride and stay positive? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from business leader and entrepreneur Lee Bellinger. In his conversation with Jeremy, Lee opens up about the low moments in his career, how he pushed thought those challenges, what he did to propose to his wife, proud moments from the journey, and much more. Have pen and paper ready - you don’t want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Lee’s story!  What is your take on roadblocks and challenges? Do you see them as obstacles to overcome or ways to expand your thinking and grow as a leader? While some obstacles can be overcome - relentless negativity is too much for even the most positive person to endure. According to Lee Bellinger - the best approach to negative people is to remove them from your life carefully. It won’t be easy - Lee warns - but it will be worth it! Don’t let negative people drag you and your business down - learn from leaders who have been through the trenches - like Lee.  When was the last time you did something that you were really proud of? Was it a goal you had set or an achievement you had reached? Too often, leaders go through their day without reflecting on the journey and taking time to appreciate how far they’ve come. Looking back on his career - Lee Bellinger is proud of the way he has served his following with information and products like the PowerWhisperer Home Power Backup System. Lee is a leader who is willing to go the distance for something he believes in - make sure to check out his website located in the resources section at the end of this post.  Resources Mentioned on this episode Independent Living News Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo’s of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video  Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company’s plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Jim McCarthy is the co-founder and CEO of Goldstar. Goldstar started in 2002 and now sells millions of live event tickets to millions of people on behalf of more than 5,000 venues and producers each year. Jim is the curator and co-founder of TEDxBroadway and he on the Board of Directors for Union Station Homeless Services as well as the Pasadena Playhouse.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jim McCarthy.  [4:20] Jim talks about working at Noah's Bagels. [10:30] Why growing your customer base is so important.  [12:10] Jim talks about his college years.  [15:30] Book recommendations from Jim.  [20:00] Early challenges in building a business.  [26:15] What did the early days of Goldstar look like?  [33:20] Creating more ways to serve people.  [36:00] What is it like running a business with a co-founder?  [38:30] Making the right partnerships.  [41:00] The lowest moment in business for Jim.  [43:50] Proud moments from the journey.  [45:00] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… What does it take to build an audience for your brand that will show up and keep your business growing? Is there some secret formula or innovative approach that you can learn? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader Jim McCarthy. In his conversation with Jeremy, Jim opens up about working at Noah’s Bagels, what his college years were like, challenges he’s encountered along the way, what it took to get Goldstar up and running, and much more. Have pen and paper ready - you’ll want to take notes as you listen to this fascinating episode!  As you look back on your career - can you pinpoint a specific moment or lesson that started you down the path you are on today? Did you have a crucial leader invest time and energy into mentoring you? Were there opportunities that gave you an advantage over your competition? Too often the general public looks at leaders like Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerburg, and they assume that they were gifted with some superhuman ability to start a business. The truth is - it takes hard work and determination to achieve your goals more than anything else! Are you someone who loves to learn and grow your capacity for understanding? Do you prioritize your education, or are you so focused on your business you can’t invest the time? Wherever you are in your journey, you need to find out what works for you. In his growth as a leader, Jim McCarthy turned to some specific books that helped him expand his capacity. Whether it’s reading, joining a mastermind, or something else - the key is to push yourself - you’ll never grow if you get complacent! You can find the links to the books that Jim mentioned in the resources section at the end of this post.  In your industry, did you have to build your audience from scratch or were you able to capture the attention of an already established audience? Let’s face it - building an audience is not for the faint of heart - you have to pour a ton of time and energy into the effort if you want to be successful. According to Jim McCarthy, building an audience is challenging, but worth the effort. Jim had no significant connections - just a good idea and some great partners when he started Goldstar. What can you learn from Jim’s story?  Is it a good idea to build a business from the ground up with co-founders and partners? Does it take some of the load off or does it become too much of a, “Too many cooks in the kitchen” type of situation? Over the years, Jeremy has interviewed numerous co-founders, and they each have their unique take on what the journey has been like with business partners. If you are in the middle of building your business with partners or you are considering it - this episode will serve as a helpful resource for you.  Resources Mentioned on this episode https://www.goldstar.com/ www.sellingout.com The Inner Game of Tennis Wooden Leadership and Self-Deception The Hard Thing About Hard Things Shoe Dog Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo’s of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers.  It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video  Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company’s plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Josh Elizetxe is an Internet advertising veteran and successful serial entrepreneur. Last year, over 100,000,000 people interacted with websites and brands owned by Josh's parent company. He serves on the board of the Phoenix Coding Academy and the Fleischer Scholars Program. Josh is a sought-after company advisor and Angel Investor in the software (SaaS), e-commerce, and advertising technology industries. With an uncanny focus on data-driven strategy, his work has resulted in over $1 Billion in proven enterprise value tracked since 2009. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:20] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Josh Elizetxe.  [4:30] A low moment in Josh’s career.  [6:15] Why it’s often hard to ask for help.  [10:20] Proud moments in Josh’s career.  [14:00] Josh shows off the Snow package.  In this episode… How do you react when things get stressful? Do you pride yourself in your ability to get help or are you proud of your ability to face challenges head-on? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator - Josh Elizetxe. In his conversation with Jeremy, Josh opens up about the low points in his career, why he has such a hard time asking for help, proud moments from his career, and much more. Have pen and paper ready - you don’t want to miss a minute of this engaging episode featuring Josh’s story!  What is your response when things get difficult in your personal life or professionally? Are you the type to complain about it, look for solutions, or do you typically have a different type of response? Too often, leaders get so focused on completing a task themselves that they fail to ask for help. The truth is, leaders need to lead and mobilize their team to get the work done. While it took some time to learn this helpful lesson - today Josh Elizetxe is confident in the team he’s built and their ability to rise to the occasion when needed.  Have you found that one thing in your work that brings you joy? Is it something big or something most people wouldn’t notice? For Josh Elizetxe - the thing that gets him out of bed each morning is the pride Snow users have in their smile after using the product. Brighter smiles really can help someone go from shy and embarrassed to confident and bold. Josh loves the joy that Snow products bring to their customers, and he’s passionate about helping even more people in the future. Make sure to check out the link to the Snow website located in the resources section.  Resources Mentioned on this episode Try Snow Tuft & Needle Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo’s of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video  Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company’s plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Sina Djafari is the founder of Douplane - a provider of hosted order management software for ecommerce retailers, suppliers, and marketplaces. Sina is a long-time entrepreneur focused on SaaS applications for ecommerce. His areas of interest include ecommerce supply chain management, drop-ship management, and monetization of content and social networks through ecommerce.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:35] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Sina Djafari. [2:00] Sina talks about customer success stories and common mistakes.  [4:20] Popular ecommerce platforms.  [5:50] How did Sina get involved with ecommerce?  [8:00] Challenges with bootstrapping and building out Duoplane.  [9:50] Common mistakes that business make with their inventory.  [12:20] Proud moments from the journey.  In this episode… What does it take to build a business focused on providing high-quality ecommerce dropshipping solutions? What are some of the unique challenges and common mistakes? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Sina Djafari. In his conversation with Jeremy, Sina opens up about what it’s like running Duoplane, how he got involved in ecommerce, common mistakes made by ecommerce businesses, proud moments from the journey, and much more. Have pen and paper ready; you don’t want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Sina’s story!  Did you know that many ecommerce businesses are slowing their growth due to logistical challenges? It’s true! As the ecommerce industry continues the pattern of explosive growth - the market needs more solutions and companies dedicated to handling logistics. Thankfully, Sina and his team at Duoplane are hard at work, giving ecommerce leaders what they need. At Duoplane, they have deep expertise in the challenges and roadblocks that come with drop shipping. Duoplane was built from day one to address the unique needs of dropship retail, compared to other systems which often include drop shipping as an afterthought.  It doesn’t matter who you are - building a business from the ground up without outside support is incredibly impressive! While the ecommerce industry is a hot commodity right now - the truth is - it is still challenging to build a business that is dedicated to niche solutions. Sina didn’t hesitate when he decided to take on the challenge of building a company dedicated to providing dropshipping solutions. Knowing Sina’s background as an engineer, it’s not hard to see the jump from blueprints and figures to helping businesses get their material from point A to point B. What can you learn from Sina’s story?  Resources Mentioned on this episode Duoplane Shopify BigCommerce Magento Slack Uber Conferencing Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo’s of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video  Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company’s plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Jim McCarthy is the co-founder and CEO of Goldstar. Goldstar started in 2002 and now sells millions of live event tickets to millions of people on behalf of more than 5,000 venues and producers each year. Jim is the curator and co-founder of TEDxBroadway and he on the Board of Directors for Union Station Homeless Services as well as the Pasadena Playhouse.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jim McCarthy.  [4:20] The lowest moment in business for Jim.  [7:00] Proud moments from the journey.  [11:00] Closing thoughts.  In this episode… When was the last time you gave back to your community in a meaningful way? Did you go volunteer for a clean-up day or did you participate in a local food drive? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Jim McCarthy. In his conversation with Jeremy, Jim opens up about his experience growing his business, challenges he faced along the way, why he enjoys giving back to his community, and much more. Have pen and paper ready - you don’t want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Jim’s story! Starting a business from the ground up is never an easy venture - so many leaders pour their heart and soul into their business that it becomes an extension of who they are. One of the biggest challenges of getting a business started is balancing the books and keeping the lights on. Everything can be running smoothly until you need to start drawing a paycheck - then margins can get tight overnight! Thankfully, leaders like Jim McCarthy have made it to the other side to bring news of hope - those days of super close margins are not endless.  Fast-forward from the early days of close margins to a time of generosity and giving back. While things were tight at Goldstar for a period of time - eventually, the business grew, and Jim was able to focus on giving back to the community. Now Jim serves on the Board of Directors for Union Station Homeless Services as well as the Pasadena Playhouse - he takes giving back seriously! What difference can you make not only in your industry but in your community? You don’t have to solve all the problems in the world - just pick one that you can work on!  Resources Mentioned on this episode https://www.goldstar.com/ www.sellingout.com Shoe Dog Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo’s of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers.  It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video  Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company’s plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Ryan Lane is the founder of Dream Beard. Four months after he and his wife started Dream Beard in 2012, they had sold products in over 35 countries! Since then they’ve expanded and developed other products for men’s grooming that aren’t just beard-specific.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:36] Jeremy Welcomes his guest, Ryan Lane.  [2:10] What caused Dream Beard to take off?  [3:35] Ryan talks about his time as a minister and how that led to starting a business.  [6:00] What additional products does Dream Beard feature? What are Ryan’s favorites?  [8:00] Ryan opens up about challenges the business has faced along the way.  [11:20] Leading with a message of love.  [12:50] Why hand-written notes helps you stand out.  [14:40] Ryan’s proudest moment in life and business.  In this episode… When was the last time you took a good look in the mirror and re-evaluated the way you look? Let’s face it - women often do this more than men - but men need to look good too! On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Ryan Lane. In his conversation with Jeremy, Ryan opens up about his experience as a minister, why he started Dream Beard, challenges he has faced along the way, plans for the future, and much more. You don’t want to miss a minute of this powerful episode featuring Ryan’s story!  Did you know that some of the best inventions come from common issues that people face every day? It’s true! The best business ideas come when you marry your innovation with a common need. Ryan Lane’s big idea came when he decided to work on growing his beard by rubbing lotion into it - the problem was - it didn’t smell very good. At the instance of his wife - Ryan had to find a different solution - that is when Dream Beard was born! Ryan has since built a business helping men care for their beard with high-quality beard oil.  It is really tough to look your best when you get mixed messages from society. Guys often get flack for looking either too good or too sloppy - it’s a lose-lose situation! What if there was a business focused on helping men look their best without overdoing it? That’s where Dream Beard steps in! From high-quality beard oil to promote beard growth and health to beard brushes and hairspray - Dream beard is making a huge impact! You can learn more about these stellar grooming products by visiting the Dream Beard website located in the resources section.  One of the best ways to stand out as a business is to show your customers that they matter. Too often, companies get so focused on making a profit that they forget they are selling to people! Your customers don’t want to be treated like just another number on a spreadsheet - they want to know that you care. Ryan Lane has a great approach to customer service at Dream Beard - he writes, “Thank You” notes to his customers by hand. What can you learn from Ryan’s story? How will you make your business stand out from the competition?  Resources Mentioned on this episode Dream Beard Life Get Hairy - Podcast Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo’s of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners.  Our Done for you Lead Generation - We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video  Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company’s plate. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few. Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com. If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.