INspired INsider Podcast

Patrick Campbell is the co-founder of ProfitWell. Patrick has grown ProfitWell from nothing in 2012 to over $10 million in revenue and 70 staff. ProfitWell has a free product that integrates with tools like Stripe, Braintree, and others to bring all of your subscription and financial metrics together in one place. There are over 10,000 companies now using ProfitWell...companies like Big Commerce, ClassPass, Zenefits, Meetup, Calendely, Masterclass, and many more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Patrick Campbell. [4:45] What was Patrick’s childhood like? [7:00] Patrick talks about his career trajectory. [8:40] What was it like working at Google? [12:00] Patrick opens up about his battle with cancer. [17:30] How his cancer encounter helped Patrick make a leap with his career. [19:00] Patrick talks about how Profit Well started. [26:30] What was the development process like at Profit Well? [33:30] Why it’s important to deliver value and which products Profit Well offers. [40:15] Patrick talks about Profit Well’s pricing strategy. [47:20] Why content is so valuable. [50:45] A low moment from the journey. [54:00] Patrick talks about a proud moment from the journey. In this episode… What is the best way to grab your customers attention and become known in your industry for high-quality service? Focus on delivering value! While it may seem like a simple strategy - that couldn’t be further from the truth. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from business leader and entrepreneur Patrick Campbell. In his conversation with Jeremy, Patrick opens up about his battle with cancer, what it was like working at Google, why he decided to start Profit Well, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more! Have pen and paper ready - you don’t want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Patrick’s story! It sounds crazy to give away services for products for free, right? Isn’t that something that only HUGE companies like Google or Microsoft can do without breaking the bank? No! While it might not sound like it brings in profit - focusing on delivering value has been Profit Well’s secret weapon! According to Patrick, at Profit Well, they determined that if they could prove to companies that their algorithms and systems save their clients money they’d get them on board for more services. Their efforts paid off, and Profit Well’s success has skyrocketed since! Get more info about Profit Well by visiting the link to their website located in the resources section at the end of this post. What is the most difficult challenge you have had to face in your life? Was your biggest challenge a personal one or a professional one? For Patrick Campbell, the biggest challenge he faced was related to his health. While he was working at Google in 2011, Patrick discovered that he had breast cancer. Needless to say - this news was shocking and terrifying for Patrick. Thankfully, Google was extremely supportive and helpful as he faced this challenge head-on. While he did recover from his bout with breast cancer, Patrick had another encounter with cancer several years later and, thankfully, he was able to overcome that adversity as well. Dealing with personal health challenges like cancer can have a huge impact on an individual’s career and overall outlook on life. Patrick's encounter with cancer helped him lock on to what really mattered to him and forced him to consider the trajectory of his life. Looking back, Patrick is thankful not for the struggle but what the struggle produced - a more meaningful perspective on life. As you can imagine, this outlook also coloured the way Patrick approached his business as well and likely had an influence on his desire to serve others by delivering value. Did you know that content creation is one of the top leading strategies that companies are using to grab attention in today’s crowded marketplace? It’s true! If you can combine content creation with delivering value to your audience - that’s a winning combination! Patrick and his team at Profit Well are putting this formula to the test; they are making a HUGE splash with their approach to contention creation. They don’t want to simply be known as a resource; they want to be known as an industry leader. What can you learn from the powerful story and example that Profit Well has set? Resources Mentioned on this episode www.ProfitWell.com Patrick on LinkedIn HubSpot 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.

Ross Andrew Paquette is the founder of Maropost. Ross founded Maropost in 2011 as an email service provider, but it quickly grew beyond the original vision and helps simplify customer engagement for companies across the board with their technology. They became one of the fastest-growing companies in North America, without ever raising funding. Maropost is trusted by companies like the Golden State Warriors, Mercedes Benz, Livestrong, and The New York Post. They are also working to make philanthropy more efficient, by using their technology to power non-profits. MaropostCares is a nonprofit focused on giving endangered species a second chance, restoring ecosystems through conservation initiatives. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:20] Jeremy introduces his guest, Ross Andrew Paquette. [4:20] A challenging moment for Ross. [8:00] Proud moments along the way. [9:50] Ross shares a customer success story. [13:20] Closing thoughts. In this episode… Are you good at dealing with conflict or is that an area that you need to focus on developing? How does your organization deal with conflict? Do you have a plan in place? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader, Ross Andrew Paquette. In his conversation with Jeremy, Ross opens up about dealing with conflict at Maropost, what it was like finding the right team members, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Ross’ story! Let’s face it; every organization will experience a period of change and even conflict. As a leader - all eyes are on you! Often a company will take on the strengths and the limitations of its leaders, which one would your organization get from you when it comes to resolving conflict? As frustrating and challenging it can be to deal with conflict - Ross looks back at the early years of Maropost and he’s glad that they were able to endure. While it wasn’t easy, there are a lot of valuable lessons to learn from enduring difficulty, and you can tell that Ross is glad those lessons are in the rearview mirror. If you had to choose right now - what would you say is the most important aspect of building a business from the ground up? Is it the mission of the organization? The values? How about the team that is brought together to make it all happen? When considering the best aspects of his journey with Maropost - Ross points to his team as the shining example. Ross knows that without his high-quality team, there would be no Maropost, and he’s extremely proud of what they’ve been able to accomplish so far. What can you learn from Ross’ journey with Maropost? Make sure to check out the link to Maropost’s website located in the resources section at the end of this post! Resources Mentioned on this episode www.Maropost.com Ross Andrew Paquette on LinkedIn Ross Andrew Paquette on Twitter BioTrust 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.

Chris Gronkowski is the founder of Ice Shaker. Ice Shaker is a vacuum-insulated, stainless-steel protein shaker that holds ice for over 30 hours and is the chosen shaker bottle for people like Alex Rodriguez and Mark Cuban who are both investors, Marshawn Lynch and of course all the Gronkowski brothers - Glenn, Dan, Gordie and Rob. Chris is a former NFL fullback who played for the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts. He played college football at the University of Arizona. He was on the hit TV show Shark Tank and received an investment from Mark Cuban and Alex Rodriguez for 150K for 15% and just 1 year after being featured Ice Shaker grew from 1 product to over 80 SKUs. Today, you can find Ice Shaker in over 3,500 GNC locations and UFC gyms across the USA.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:50] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Chris Gronkowski. [3:50] Chris explains how his wife started a side gig that took off. [9:15] How did the business get so much early momentum? [11:20] What were the early top sellers? [13:30] How did Ice Shaker start? [17:00] Challenges with creating and sourcing your own product. [20:30] What was life like in the Gronkowski household? [24:15] Chris talks about “Club G.” [26:45] What are Chris’ NFL career highlights? [33:30] Chris tells a story from his childhood that made an impact. [35:00] What was the pre-Shark Tank version of the Ice Shaker? [38:50] Why Chris and his team featured the Ice Shaker on Amazon. [40:15] How did Chris prep for Shark Tank? [44:00] Which Shark did Chris want to go into business with? What advice did he receive? [48:10] What is the status of Ice Shaker today? [52:30] Where you can find the Ice Shaker. [54:00] The lowest moment in business for Chris. [57:00] A moment that Chris is proud of. In this episode… How do you make a pivot in your professional career? Can you really change lanes and go in a different direction or at some point is it too late? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and former NFL player, Chris Gronkowski. In his conversation with Jeremy, Chris opens up about his career in the NFL, what led him to start his own business, what it was like growing up as a Gronkowski, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. You don’t want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Chris’ story! After four seasons in the NFL, Chris Gronkowski decided that it was time for a change. His then girlfriend and now wife was working on a side business that piqued his interest. After working with her to build the business, Chris started to think about how he could take something he cared about to the marketplace. As you can imagine, Chris’ head was full of ideas, but nothing was quite sticking out. Then, one day, while working out at the gym - it came to him! What if he could take a product he loved, like the Yeti rambler, to the gym? This idea eventually became the basis for Chris’ invention - the Ice Shaker. As many of you know, an idea is one thing, implementing it a whole different animal. Chris and his team faced the usual challenges you’d face with creating a product from the ground up. Once they honed in on their concept, Chris took the very rough idea and concept design to Shark Tank. Thankfully, Chris’ gambit paid off, and he was able to attract the interest of Alex Rodriguez and Mark Cuban. The Shark Tank process was anything but easy, Chris had to wrestle with some serious decisions, but in the end - the benefits outweighed the challenges. What can you learn from Chris’ story? When you think about your journey, are you thankful for the early lessons you learned or are you still in the middle of trying to figure things out? Let’s face it; difficulty will come, no matter what - the challenge is, what are you going to do when it arrives. Are you prepared to withstand anything that you run up against? While Chris Gronkowski’s father didn’t prepare him specifically for life as a business leader, the truth is, many of the lessons he learned as an athlete were transferable. Chris credits the strength and conditioning he learned as a young man to the toughness and perseverance he exudes today as a business leader. Are you inherently a risk-taker? Many business leaders are risk-takers, and almost every entrepreneur is one too. When was the last time you stretched yourself and took a risk? You’ve heard the quote from Wayne Gretzky, “You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.” What do you have to lose? Get out there and shake things up - don’t be afraid of what might happen! Learn from Chris’ example - he didn’t have any guarantee that Ice Shaker would make it, but he gave it everything he had anyway. You can learn more about Chris and his powerful story with Ice Shaker by checking out the link to his site located in the resources section at the end of this post. Resources Mentioned on this episode Ice Shaker Shark Tank Alex Rodriguez Mark Cuban 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.

Trace Ostergren is the founder of MudLrk. Trace first ventured to China when he was 15 years old, where he attended school and traveled extensively throughout Asia. Although many ideas were attempted prior to MudLrk (pronounced Mud-Lark), Trace is confident that his brand and its products most exemplify his goals and beliefs: to create remarkable food products that are beautifully crafted, good for you and good for the planet. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:41] Trace Ostergren joins the podcast to talk about his company, MudLrk. [2:10] What is Trace’s background? [4:30] Trace talks about some of the other products he has created. [6:20] Challenges and successes along the way. In this episode… Did you know that many leaders are paving the way and trying to get people to eat more plants? It’s true! With the rising concern of global warming and the need to find sustainable sources of food innovators are looking at plants to help us re-focus our food supplies. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader Trace Ostergren. In his conversation with Jeremy, Trace opens up about how he started MudLrk, why he is trying to get people to eat more plants, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Trace’s story! When was the last time you let an idea take you on a journey? It seems strange, but the truth is, people, do it all of the time! While they may not say that they are chasing an idea or a dream - we all know those big ideas are what get people moving. Trace had spent years travelling around Asia when he started noticing a common snack - shiitake mushroom chips. What if this snack could be brought to a wider audience? Trace decided to follow his idea for more sustainable snacks which led him to start MudLrk. You can learn more about MudLrk and the amazing products they have available by visiting their website located in the resources section at the end of this post. Do you ever see a “Green product” and come away impressed? Let’s face it, green products - items created with a sustainable and renewable goal - have captured the public’s interest. Thankfully, businesses like MudLrk are leading the way with consumable green products. Not only does MudLrk create sustainably sourced shiitake mushroom chips, but they also create packaging with that goal in mind too! Clearly, if we are going to address climate change - we need folks thinking about and creating solutions across all sectors of the marketplace! Resources Mentioned on this episode MudLrk 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 Levesque is the Inc. 500 CEO of The ASK Method Company, and the #1 national best-selling author of “Ask,” which was named by Inc. as the #1 Marketing Book of the Year. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, and Entrepreneur and over 250,000 entrepreneurs subscribe to his email newsletter. Ryan is also a co-founder and investor in Bucket.io, a leading marketing funnel software for entrepreneurs. His latest book “Choose,” helps readers avoid making the single biggest mistake when starting a business. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Ryan Levesque. [5:45] Depth vs. frequency. [8:30] Do people really know what they want? [10:40] Why Ryan wrote his two books. [16:20] Trending and niche markets to avoid. [20:45] How to find an “Evergreen market.” [23:00] Leaders who have influenced Ryan. [26:00] Ryan talks about the challenge of coming up with book titles & book criticisms. [31:00] How did Ryan’s team help him create his book? [41:00] What are the “Five Market Must Haves?” [51:00] Why you should work on building a better mousetrap. [55:30] Closing thoughts from Ryan. In this episode… What does it take to find your niche and carve out a segment of the market where you can deliver value? How do you take your business to the next level of growth by serving a niche market with a passionate following? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and author, Ryan Levesque. In his conversation with Jeremy, Ryan explains why he wrote his two books, how to avoid trend markets, the “Five Market Must Haves,” and much more. You’ll need a pen and paper for this one - you don’t want to miss a thing! Is it better to go after those in your niche market who have a common issue that needs to be solved or should you go after those who are passionate and dedicated? For a long time, most business leaders thought that it was best to go after the common issues people struggle with, but recent analysis has revealed a different approach is necessary. Ryan Levesque argues that it is better to for depth rather than frequency - meaning that the more engaged people in your niche are the more reliable ones to build your business catering to. If you want to know more about this important concept, make sure to check out the link to Ryan’s books located in the resources section at the end of this post. One of the best ways to hone in on your unique offering to the marketplace is by exploring multiple options. Sometimes the best way to find the right course of action is by eliminating the bad ones! In his conversation with Jeremy, Ryan Levesque reveals his, “Five market must-haves.” Get into an “Evergreen market,” not a, “Fad market.” Make sure you are in an “Enthusiast market,’ not an exclusively “Problem/solution market.” Find the “Urgent problem” in your market that you can solve. Address “Future problems” in your market. Make sure your target audience is “Players with money.” Where do you find yourself and your business in this process? Do you need help to find your niche market or are you on the right track? What is your philosophy when it comes to building a team in your business? Have you had a lot of success gathering a solid team around you or are you looking for some insights that might help? Ryan Levesque is adamant that his success is directly tied to the heavy lifting his team does behind the scenes. He’ll be the first to admit that building a high-quality team isn’t easy, but his thriving business serves as proof that taking the time to put one together is completely worth it. What can you learn from Ryan’s story? Let’s face it; most business leaders want to be known as innovators and pioneers - they are usually the ones that get all the credit! Think about it, can you name the second person to step foot on the moon off of the top of your head? Probably not - but you likely know the name, Neil Armstrong! The truth is, while pioneers tend to grab the headlines, it’s the settlers that really make a difference. Innovators like Steve Jobs and the guys at Google weren’t the first to innovate in their field, but they took what was pioneered, and they improved upon it. According to Ryan Levesque - building a better mousetrap is the key! Don’t assume you need to come up with the next great invention, find one that needs improvement and build on it! Resources Mentioned on this episode Choose The Book Bucket.io Ask: The Counterintuitive Online Method to Discover Exactly What Your Customers Want to Buy The Road Back to You Jay Abraham Ryan on LinkedIn Good to Great Jim Collins 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 Farr is the founder of 4505 Meats. 4505 Meats began back in 2009 when Ryan, started frying up chicharrones in his home kitchen. Living in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco, Ryan was inspired by the many bodegas and shops that carried chicharrones and he thought that the snack would be a great use for the pork skins he often saw thrown away in butchery practices and restaurant kitchens. With his first kid on the way, Ryan decided to start making chicharrones at home and selling them to local bars for extra cash. The chicharrones quickly became infamous throughout the city and endearingly dubbed “crispy clouds of porkaliciousness.” Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Ryan Farr joins Jeremy to talk about 4505 Meats. [1:55] What was the product development process like? [5:30] Where to get 4505 Meats products. [6:20] Proud moments for Ryan. In this episode… What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “Pork skin?” Do you immediately think of the common delicious chip-like snack or are pork skin snacks something that doesn’t appeal to you? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and chef, Ryan Farr. In his conversation with Jeremy, Ryan opens up about why he started 4505 Meats, how he came up with the different product flavors, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this interesting episode featuring Ryan’s story! Imagine realizing that a common by-product of your business could actually be used to turn a profit. Wouldn’t that make your day? Of course, it would! Ryan Farr ran a butcher shop for years when one day he decided to take a common item - pork skin and used it make chicharrones. Now Ryan runs a thriving restaurant in San Francisco, and he runs 4505 Meats which focuses on selling products like chicharrones. You can find a link to 4505 Meats located in the resources section at the end of this post! Have you had that moment in your business career where everything you’ve been working for suddenly “Clicks” and all of your hard work pays off? These moments are few and far between, but they can be so sweet! Ryan and his team at 4505 Meats have been working hard to get their products carried on the shelves of Whole Foods stores, and now they finally see it all pay off. While Ryan will be the first to admit that the road wasn’t an easy one - he’s also quick to point out that all the struggle was worth it. What can you learn from Ryan’s story? Resources Mentioned on this episode www.4505meats.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.

Mike and Jackie Nakamura are the founders of the Lovely Candy Company. Their journey started when Jackie asked her husband, Mike, to go on a quest for her favorite candy, but it was a special request – it needed to be consciously crafted with select ingredients, as well as gluten-free. What began then evolved into a plethora of delicious family favorite candies. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Mike and Jackie Nakamura join the podcast to talk about Lovely Candy. [3:15] How did Mike and Jackie come up with their flavors? [5:45] Mike talks about the challenges they’ve encountered. [7:00] Jackie and Mike talk about the proud moments. [8:30] Future plans for the Lovely Candy Company. In this episode… Do you know someone in your social circle who struggles with dietary restrictions? With all the advancement we’ve made with sugar-free and dairy free products, there are still many challenges for people who need gluten-free options - especially sweets! On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneurs and innovators, Mike and Jackie Nakamura. In their conversation with Jeremy, the Nakamuras open up about why they started the Lovely Candy Company, how they decide which flavors to bring to the marketplace, challenges they’ve faced along the way, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Mike and Jackie’s story! What would you do if someone you love had a special affinity for a candy they no longer can eat due to health challenges? Would you do your best to find new candies for them? Or would you do something crazy like Mike Nakamura did and try to create gluten-free candy from scratch? Mike’s efforts might sound crazy but as he tells it - the journey was a blast! What started as an effort to create gluten-free candy at home quickly evolved into a business marketing the gluten-free candy to a larger audience. You can find the link to the Lovely Candy Company in the resources section at the end of this post. As a business leader, you are likely familiar with the struggle of competing against more established elements in your industry. What do you do in your organization to make your product or service stand out from all the others - especially the big guys? Mike and Jackie worked hard to get retailers and distributors to take a chance on their fledgling business, the Lovely Candy Company. Their primary obstacle was getting these gatekeepers to take a chance on a startup - but perseverance won the day, and they were able to get their product in front of customers. What can you learn from Mike and Jackie’s story? Resources Mentioned on this episode Lovely Candy Company 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.

Molly Wilson is the founder of Molly&You, a woman-owned and operated gourmet powerhouse. Today you can find Molly&You beer bread mixes, beer cake mixes, party dip mixes and her hottest sensation – microwave brownie, cake, and muffin mixes for one – in amazing flavors. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:41] Molly Wilson joins the podcast to talk about creating beer bread. [2:00] How did Molly get started selling beer bread? Where Molly’s drive come from? [3:45] What products did Molly create to expand her line? [6:00] Molly shares some of the challenges and proud moments along the way. In this episode… Let’s face it, nothing worth having in life comes easy - this is especially true in business! Playing it safe and hoping for the best is not a sound business strategy. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from business leader and entrepreneur Molly Wilson. In her conversation with Jeremy, Molly explains how she got started selling beer bread, the decision that led her to make a bold move, challenges she has faced along the way, and much more. Have pen and paper ready; you don’t want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Molly’s story! Did you know that one of the best ways to set yourself up for success is to learn from someone who has been where you want to go? It’s true! Many professional athletes often point to the fact that they studied the athletes they wanted to emulate. It’s not that different when it comes to the business world; leaders look to others who have paved the way. For Molly Wilson, that person was her grandfather - she grew up watching him thrive as an entrepreneur and she felt like that was the path for her. What can you learn from Molly’s unique story? You’ve heard the saying, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” but do you believe those words? When was the last time you put yourself or your business out there to take a risk? When was the last time you took a bold move in an ambitious direction? The truth is, many business leaders are content with where they are in life but if you find yourself wondering if there is more out there to be gained, you’ve got to step out of the comfortable! Molly Wilson took a bold move with her business and reached out owners of Hallmark retail chains and made them an offer to put her products in their stores at no risk - if they didn’t sell, they wouldn’t have to pay. The venture paid off, and Molly’s business is thriving today. Learn more about Molly’s business by visiting the link to her site located in the resources section. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.molly-you.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.

JJ Rademaekers is the founder and CEO of JJ’s Sweets. The idea for this company came to JJ in a dream he had one night in 2009. Inspired by the dream, JJ began experimenting with making delicious, natural sweets made from sustainably sourced, organic, healthier ingredients. What started as a candy stand at Boulder’s local farmer’s market has since grown into a thriving natural candy brand, with Cocomels occupying shelf space in more than 2,000 retailers around the country. In 2014, JJ’s Sweets further expanded our reach in the natural candy market with a line of Chocolate Covered Cocomels. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:44] JJ Rademaekers joins the podcast to talk about Cocomel. [2:45] What inspired JJ to create a candy business? [4:40] JJ talks about the product development process. [7:50] Challenges that JJ has faced along the way. [9:15] Some proud moments from JJ’s journey. In this episode… What comes to mind when you think of dairy-free candy? Does it conjure up images of your favourite snack or an image of something found in the diet foods aisle? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader, JJ Rademaekers. In his conversation with Jeremy, JJ explains why he started JJ’s Sweets, what led him to focus on dairy-free candy, the development process, challenges they’ve faced along the way, and much more. You don’t want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring JJ’s unique story! Have you ever had a dream so large that you couldn’t help but follow it? JJ Rademaekers was minding his own business touring with his band when he had a dream he couldn’t shake. In the dream, he saw all kinds of candies that he had never heard of before - when he woke up, he knew that he had to make them a reality. Drawing on his science background, JJ went to work creating and developing a line of dairy-free candy. The dream soon became a reality - today, JJ’s Sweets is a thriving business with a ton of potential. You can find a link to JJ’s website located in the resources section at the end of this post. As you’ve advanced in your career, can you think of a moment when you felt like throwing in the towel? Or are you one of those “Crazy” go-getter types who thrive on challenges? As he began developing JJ’s Sweets, JJ Rademaekers found that each step along the way was like peeling back the layers of an onion. The process wasn’t easy to develop dairy-free candy, but JJ and his team were up to the task. Eventually, they were able to hone in on a formula that worked well for their packaging and their target market. What can you learn from JJ’s story? Resources Mentioned on this episode www.Cocomel.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.

Steve Savage, founder and former CEO of Eco-Products Inc, formed 1908 Brands Inc. with the goal of growing it into one of the largest manufacturers of natural and sustainable products in the nation. 1908 marks the year in which Steve’s family donated the land that is now the Muir Woods to the US government, the foundation of the family to their ongoing passion for conservation and natural solutions. Under his leadership, Eco-Products won numerous environmental awards. From 2008 to 2011, Eco-Products was named one of INC Magazine’s fastest growing businesses.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:44] Steve Savage joins the podcast to talk about Thrive Tribe. [3:00] The most popular Thrive Tribe products. [4:30] Why does Thrive Tribe create palo-friendly foods? [6:10] Steve talks about taking his brand to the international marketplace. [7:30] What are some of the challenges that Steve and his brand has faced? [10:00] Proud moments from the journey. In this episode… When given a choice are you more or less likely to chose the healthy option? The truth is, most people would take a healthy option if it were easy and affordable! On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from business leader and innovator, Steve Savage. In his conversation with Jeremy, Steve opens up about Thrive Tribe, what some of their most popular products are, how they’ve taken the brand to the international marketplace, challenges they’ve faced along the way, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Steve’s story! Do you find yourself drawn to food and diet fads or do you remain sceptical? Let’s face it; the food trends and diet fads are a huge market! There seems to be no shortage of people who are concerned about their health or want to improve it - that makes for good business! Thankfully, brands like Thrive Tribe are out there putting in the time and resources needed to give people healthy options when it comes to snacks and meal staples. If you are ready to take a hard look at your health and what you can do to add better products, make sure to check out the link Thrive Tribe! As you’ve built your business, have you ever considered that fact that it could, one day, have a global reach? Most business leaders are so focused on getting their business off of the ground that they never really give the idea of taking their business globally a ton of thought. In today’s economic environment, leaders are expected to have a plan in place to take their product or service to international markets. Are you listening to the right voices in the business world? Is it time to start planning for your businesses next move? Take this time to learn from Steve Savage’s expert perspective! He’s been growing 1908 Brands and even has some products getting placed on shelves in Korea! Resources Mentioned on this episode Thrive Tribe 1908 Brands 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.