INspired INsider Podcast

Jason Miles is the founder of Pixie Faire. He started a family business with his wife at the time called Liberty Jane at their kitchen table in 2008. In 2013 they launched Pixie Faire, which has become the world's largest online marketplace in their niche. The site averages 50-60 thousand transactions a month and they have had over 2million of their patterns downloaded. People describe Jason’s wife, Cinnamon Miles as “the Vera Wang of the 18-inch crowd.” In 2014 Jason retired from a 20-year career in non-profit management to work on the business full-time. They also started Sew Powerful a non-profit organization focused on creating purposeful products at a sewing cooperative in Zambia. Jason has several bestselling books published by McGraw-Hill on social media, “Instagram Power”, “Youtube Marketing Power”, “Pinterest Power.” He is also one of the most popular ecommerce instructors on Udemy. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jason Miles. [3:15] Jason talks about how he got started as an entrepreneur. [10:30] Why did Jason and his family move back to Seattle? [14:00] What did the early version of Jason’s ecommerce business look like? [20:45] Jason talks about the evolution of the business & how they expanded the team. [30:15] What tools and software does Jason and his team use? [35:00] Jason talks about how to use Shopify effectively. [37:00] Why targeting a niche market works. [44:00] What does it take to drive traffic to your website? [50:50] How to leverage platforms like Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram. [59:40] Why contests can help you with audience engagement. [1:07:50] Jason talks about his work with non-profits in Zambia. [1:12:45] Why the poverty in Zambia resonated with Jason. [1:17:00] Closing thoughts from Jeremy and Jason. In this episode… What does it look like to target a niche market and build a robust ecommerce business around it? Is that type of strategy effective? How does social media engagement factor into the process? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Jason Miles. In his conversation with Jeremy, Jason opens up about how he started as an entrepreneur, why he chose to build a business in a niche market, how he learned to use platforms like Pinterest effectively, why they started the non-profit Sew Powerful, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this fascinating conversation with Jason Miles! When you think of big businesses do you think of a name like Walmart that sells a wide range of products or do you think of businesses with a focus on niche markets like Starbucks? While there are multiple ways to build a business, it seems that focusing on niche markets has recently grown in popularity, especially in the ecommerce industry. Jason and Cinnamon Miles built Pixie Faire with a focus on the doll clothing niche market. From humble beginnings, they built a thriving brand that encourages and equips this niche community. Make sure to check out the link to their website located in the resources section at the end of this post. Behind every successful entrepreneur is a team that was built from scratch. Most startups don’t begin with a team, but they certainly need a team to scale the business and build out long term success. Businesses that start to build out a team from scratch are bound to make a few mistakes along the way, thankfully, Jason Miles was able to avoid any major challenges in this aspect of his business. They were able to bring on an incredibly talented designer as the first addition to their team at Pixie Faire. Have you seen the contrast between healthy and unhealthy team environments in your career? Does your organization have a plan for social media engagement? Much of the new ecommerce marketplace is centered around building and expanding a social media presence. Think of social media as the new public square, wouldn’t it make sense to invest and develop an approach that takes full advantage of this dynamic? Jason Miles didn’t start out as a social media expert, but he learned along the way and developed an innovative method for helping other business leaders do the same. To learn more about Jason’s resources, books, and online courses, make sure to check out the link to his “Winning on Shopify” site located in the resources section at the end of this post. Have you ever wondered what all of your success and striving is for? What is the endgame? Do you work hard to enjoy a comfortable life with your family? Are you convinced that your business is providing a valuable good to the marketplace? Or is there something larger that you are working for? Jason Miles found his larger purpose on a trip to Zambia where he met women trying to support 475 orphans in a poor community known as Ngombe. From that moment, Jason knew that he needed to use his success to help empower others. Now, Jason and Pixie Faire can use their platform and profits to help others through the non-profit, Sew Powerful. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.pixiefaire.com www.sewpowerful.org www.winningonshopify.com The Long Tail Shopify Slack Hootsuite Quickbooks MailChimp SendOwl Sew Powerful 2016 3 Esthers Farm Success From This Weekend 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.

Gabe Carimi was selected in the first round of the NFL draft and received the Outland Trophy. He is currently a full-time fitness enthusiast with the before and after photos to prove it! His dedication to improving his lifestyle and diet led to the creation of Stryve. He has a beautiful wife, Danielle, who is a fitness warrior in her own right, as well as two cute kiddos. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Gabe Carimi joins Jeremy to talk about Stryve Biltong Snacks. [2:15] What were the first products released? What challenges did they face early on? [4:30] Gabe talks about his proudest moment in business. In this episode… How do you create a delicious and healthy beef snack? Is there something out there better for you than just plain old beef jerky? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entertainer and innovator Gabe Carimi. In his conversation with Jeremy, Gabe opens up about creating biltong beef snacks, how he went from an NFL career to co-founding a snack food company, challenges they’ve faced along the way, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this engaging episode featuring Gabe and Stryve’s story! Let’s face it; healthy snacking is hard to do these days! From crackers and chips to granola bars and cookies, it seems that healthy snacking always takes two steps forward and one step back. What if there was a way to snack on something delicious like beef without feeling guilty? This is where Stryve’s delicious biltong beef snacks come in. What is biltong? Beef biltong is the ultimate protein, it contains all nine essential amino acids, which translates to maximum gains in all aspects of life! Make sure to check out the Stryve website located in the resources section at the end of this post. Can you imagine all the hard work and planning that goes into creating your first business startup? Not only do you have to have a solid business idea or product, but you’ve also got to put all the pieces in place for that idea or product to succeed. Thankfully, Gabe and his team were able to push past some of the common hurdles and challenges that plague most startups. They’ve enjoyed steady growth in recent years as Stryve Biltong Snacks have taken off. In fact, to this day it still thrills co-founder Gabe Carimi to see their beef snacks in the hands of someone walking on the street. Resources Mentioned on this episode Stryve Biltong 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.

Dr. Steve Sudell is the creator of the Neck Hammock. The Neck Hammock is a simple, portable, FDA-approved medical device that attaches to any door, rail, or pole and helps with neck pain relief in ten minutes or less. Dr. Sudell and his team have achieved significant success on both Kickstarter and Indiegogo raising over $1.6 million and selling over 30,000 units in a short period of time. In fact, The Neck Hammock was ranked in the top 1% of all crowdfunding campaigns worldwide. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Dr. Steve Sudell. [2:45] Steve talks about the inspiration for the Neck Hammock. [5:00] How did Steve get started with creating products? [8:30] What led Steve to work in the medical field? [10:20] How has the Neck Hammock evolved? [12:30] Why did Steve take the Neck Hammock to the crowdfunding community? [14:30] Taking the Neck Hammock to a wider audience and dealing with knock-offs. [19:30] Resources for dealing with intellectual property and copyright issues. [22:45] Responding to customer feedback. [25:00] Steve explains how to use the Neck Hammock. [29:00] The long term effect of technology on our bodies. [30:30] Steve talks about a low moment and a high moment in his career. In this episode… What does it take to create products that improve the quality of life for people who suffer from head, back, and neck pain? Is there a simple and non-invasive solution to alleviate this type of pain? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Dr. Steve Sudell. In his conversation with Jeremy, Steve shares the inspiration that caused him to create the Neck Hammock, why he started creating products, how he began his career in the medical field, what the process was like creating the Neck Hammock, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Steve’s story! At the heart of almost every invention is a story of some kind. Some stories are funny, some stories are a crazy series of events, and some pull at your heartstrings. Dr. Steve Sudell’s inspiration for creating the Neck Hammock came from watching his sister, Kelly struggle with Leukemia. As he kept company with Kelly in the hospital, Steve couldn’t help but think of his idea of for the Neck Hammock and how this product could help people who are suffering like his sister. Using that moment of inspiration as a launching point, Steve got the ball rolling and started laying the groundwork for the Neck Hammock. You’ve heard the old saying that if something is too good to be true, it probably is. That is not the case when it comes to Dr. Steve Sudell’s Neck Hammock. You might do a double take and wonder why your neck would need a hammock, but you’ll quickly realize that Steve is on to something important. He hasn’t created a product just to turn a quick buck; Steve genuinely cares about improving the quality of life for people who buy his product. The Neck Hammock is a simple device that attaches to any door for neck pain relief in just ten minutes or less. All you have to do is wrap it around any doorway, lie down, stretch out your neck muscles, and enjoy neck pain relief. Make sure to check out the link to the Neck Hammock located in the resources section. As a business leader, you’ve got to be ready to not only advance your organization forward, but you’ve got to be ready to protect and defend it from competitors. Have you had to deal with aggressive and unethical competitors in your career? What did you do to combat them? Dr. Steve Sudell had to learn and adapt quickly when competitors and copycats came out of the woodwork to rob the early success of the Neck Hammock. Thankfully Steve received some helpful advice regarding copyright and trademark issues that put him in a good position to fight off these shady competitors. Eventually, Steve connected with specialists who scour the internet looking for knockoffs to keep his product safe. What can you learn from Steve’s story? Resources Mentioned on this episode Neck Hammock IP Shark Red Points Sharper Image The Grommet 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.

Diana Stobo is a nationally recognized health and nutrition expert, a leading raw food chef, and lifestyle coach. She is also an entrepreneur who has launched successful products and businesses in the health, wellness and food categories, including most recently, Truth Bar. As Truth Bar Founder and Lead Formulator, Diana combines her passion for entrepreneurship and innovation with her love of food and nutrition. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Diana Stobo joins the podcast to talk about the Truth Bar. [2:15] What flavor options are available for the Truth Bar? Where can you get it? [3:50] Challenges to creating a health bar and bringing it to market. [5:00] Proud moments in business for Diana. In this episode… When was the last time you took a critical look at your health and wellness goals? Have you been putting off addressing your health lately? What will it take to get you headed in the right direction? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Diana Stobo. In her conversation with Jeremy, Diana explains why she created the Truth Bar, how they rolled out various flavor options, challenges they faced bringing it to market, and so much more. Don’t miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Diana’s story! Imagine starting your day off with a delicious snack that helped you achieve your health and wellness goals. Does it sound too good to be true? It’s not! The fact is, the public needs more and attractive options when it comes to getting the right dose of nutrients and vitamins. When you take a look at some of the options on the marketplace, you get the impression that healthy eating is a chore, it doesn’t have to be! Diana Stobo and her team at Truth Bar have worked hard to deliver a product that is irresistibly delicious and good for you. Truth Bars are gluten-free, non-GMO, low in sugar with daily probiotics, prebiotics, and Omega 3s. Make sure to check out the link located in the resources section at the end of this post to learn more. What was the reason you entered your line of work? Did you jump into it to make a difference or build your reputation? If you don’t have a handle on why you are doing what you are doing, then how do you expect to keep going when things get tough? For Diana Stobo, the dream was to help people achieve their health and wellness goals in a tangible way. The journey hasn’t been an easy one, but Diana is proud of the work they’ve accomplished so far, especially when she hears customers say that they are addicted to Truth Bars! What can you learn from Diana’s powerful story? Resources Mentioned on this episode www.TruthBar.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.

Travis Rosser is the co-founder of Kajabi and has sold his stake in the company. Travis worked in the software space in corporate America for over ten years. After he realized he wasn't cut out for the cubical world, he looked for another opportunity and discovered the education tech space. He started developing at night (while working a full-time job). They launched the beta in early 2010. To date over 10,000 customers have used the Kajabi software. They went from bootstrapped to making multiple millions each year. Travis is also the author of the book, “You INC. : The step by step guide for finding a business within you.” Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Travis Rosser. [4:20] Travis talks about his decision to jump in and start Kajabi. [8:15] What was the first version of Kajabi like? [12:00] Early hiccups with Kajabi. [15:30] How did they create a pricing platform? [18:20] Travis’ favourite story from his book, “You, Inc.” [21:00] Why did users stick with Kajabi? [25:00] What are the four categories of knowledge? [30:45] Is Kajabi disrupting the education space? [34:15] Overcoming significant challenges. [36:40] Books that have impacted Travis. [39:00] Proud moments for Travis. In this episode… How can leaders like you leverage your expertise and use it to fuel your rise to the top? If you don’t think your expertise is valuable, think again! On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Travis Rosser. In his conversation with Jeremy, Travis opens up about how he co-founded Kajabi, what the first version of the platform was like, lessons they learned along the way, the four categories of knowledge, and so much more. You don’t want to miss a minute of this fascinating conversation with Travis! Did you know that one of the best ways to get a startup off of the ground is to connect with influencers in that industry? Think about it like this, if you want to build a startup focusing on backpacking gear, why not give your gear to influential hikers featured on YouTube and Instagram? This is the approach that Travis Rosser and his partner Kenny Rueter took when they started Kajabi. They worked hard to get influential leaders like Andy Jenkins to try their platform for no cost just so that they’d get the exposure. Their gambit worked, and the popularity of Kajabi took off from that point. What can you learn from Travis’ experience launching Kajabi? You have an ability and a skill set that could be shared with a larger community. Whatever you are good at, there is a niche group of people who would pay money to get your expertise, seriously! Travis Rosser came up with four categories of knowledge that helps to explain how leaders like you can identify your expertise and share it with a larger community. Profession - You have expertise in a job or professional setting that people will pay to learn about. What workplace skill set do you take for granted that people would like to learn? Passion - Things that you do for fun that you are good at. Examples include rock climbing, coaching kids sports, weight lifting, etc. What are you good at that you love? Problems - You have some problem in your life that you’ve overcome that people can learn and benefit from. Pain - Is there something devastating in your life that you’ve endured and had expertise in that would benefit others? Examples include divorce, the death of a child, etc. Travis’ who message is that you are an expert in being you. Why not take your expertise and leverage it to help others and build a business? Make sure to check out the link to Travis’ book, “You, Inc.” located in the resources section at the end of this post. Where is the future of your industry headed? Are you on the cutting edge helping to lead the way and plot a new path forward? Don’t be satisfied with following the trendsetters! Consider what it would take to anticipate the next big leap for your industry. Travis Rosser and his business partner were able to see where online education movement was headed when they build Kajabi. It wasn’t smooth sailing from the beginning, innovating never is! They were convinced that people would see the value of developing and featuring their expertise on a platform, so they went to work building it. What can you learn from the amazing success story of Kajabi? Resources Mentioned on this episode Travis' website You, Inc. Travis on Facebook Travis on Twitter Limitless Cinema Kajabi Steve Jobs Rich Dad, Poor Dad The 4-Hour Workweek Think and Grow Rich Crush It! 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.

Rob Nelson is the founder of Big League Chew. Big League Chew started from humble beginnings in the Portland Mavericks bullpen in 1977. For more than 35 years, the iconic pouches packed with shredded, flavorful bubble gum have become the preferred chewing gum for all ages having sold more than 800 million pouches to date. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Rob Nelson joins Jeremy to talk about his product, Big League Chew. [3:30] How did the product take off? [5:20] Rob talks about the different flavours they’ve come up with over the years. [7:00] The positive impact that Big League Chew has had. In this episode… How can businesses create a positive impact on society? Is that a practical expectation to have or just a nice byproduct? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Rob Nelson. In his conversation with Jeremy, Rob opens up about how he developed Big League Chew, what caused the product to take off, the different flavour variations they’ve had over the years, the positive impact that Big League Chew has caused, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Rob’s story! Did you know that many entrepreneurs and innovators pluck their great idea from real-world experience? Too often we think that these leaders get some secret information from the powers that be, but the truth is, they typically come up with an idea that is connected to their life. That was the case for Rob Nelson when he came up with the idea of Big League Chew. Rob didn’t like the taste or effect of chewing tobacco which was popular among baseball players at the time, so he came up with an alternative. Before long, Big League Chew was born and would end up taking the baseball scene by storm as a popular alternative to chewing tobacco. Rob Nelson didn’t set out to have a positive impact with Big League Chew, but he is thrilled that is what ended up happening. From players to kids watching them, Big League Chew became the healthy friendly alternative that adds to the fun and enjoyment of America’s favourite pastime. Rob’s story isn’t just an outlier; there are a good number of businesses that have gained popularity in recent years due to their emphasis on social good. Just take a look at big brands like Toms and Warby Parker, and you can see that a good product tied to a great cause resonates with consumers. What can you learn from Rob’s story? Resources Mentioned on this episode Big League Chew 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.

Nate Lind is the founder of Adsum, the Legends mastermind group, and a multi-million dollar ecommerce company selling hair care products for women and men. He has had a fascinating journey going from canning pack house to his education at the art institute to a junior programmer to selling and buying 50 million dollars of real estate to consultant for fortune 500 banks to multimillion dollar ecommerce company to Adsum. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:35] Jeremy introduces his guest, Nate Lind. [3:00] Nate opens up about his childhood. [8:00] The myth of balance and how to be present with your family. [13:20] Nate talks about his first job. [19:00] Why it’s important to understand how you tick. [22:45] What are Nate’s superpowers? [24:15] Nate talks about how he’s organized his business & his best hire. [31:30] How Nate got Adsum off of the ground. [39:00] What does Online Seller Summit offer to business leaders? [46:20] Why it’s important to have a collaborative mindset. [49:00] Nate talks about companies that help business leaders. [56:00] The lowest moment in Nate’s career. [1:02:20] A milestone that Nate is proud of. [1:05:00] How to connect with Nate and Adsum. In this episode… Do you have a good handle on what your strengths are? When was the last time you took stock of where you excel and where you need support? Too often business leaders take this important aspect of personal development for granted! On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Nate Lind. In his conversation with Jeremy, Nate opens up about his childhood, steps he takes to stay in the moment with his family, how he discovered and played to his strengths, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. You don’t want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Nate! Let’s face it, life as a parent and business leader is not for the faint of heart. What do you do to keep a handle on all of it? Do you try to keep a balanced life segmenting work, your social life, family time, etc.? Many business professionals are realizing that balance is a myth, at the end of the day you have to decide who you want to disappoint. Learning from his mistakes, Nate Lind decided to take the bold move of prioritizing his family time by putting his phone on “Airplane mode” so work wouldn’t interfere. Have you had to draw a clear line in the sand like Nate? How well do you know yourself? If you had to list out your strengths right now in an articulate manner, could you? Most people are shy when it comes to talking about their abilities and “superpowers” but if you don’t know where your strengths are, how will you know where you come up short? Nate Lind is a business leader who has learned the hard way about what he is great at and where he needs others to help fill in the gaps. Admitting where you need help is not an easy thing to identify, it takes humility! Don’t be afraid of this important step; it shows that you have what it takes to grow as a leader. Once you have a good idea on where your strengths are and where you need help, you can start building a team that will be unstoppable! Too often business leaders go through their career with a dysfunctional team; this often happens because they fail to recruit team members who complement their strengths. Looking back on his career, Nate Lind says that hiring a CFO that knew her field inside and out was one of the best decisions that he made. Finding the right person for this role wasn’t easy, Nate had to pay for the level of productivity that he needed at a high level, but he says that he’d gladly do it again. What have you done to build a solid team in your organization? What mindset do you have when it comes to your industry? Do you live in constant fear that you are going to get knocked off by one of your competitors or do you have a more collaborative mindset? While some industries are too cutthroat for a collaborative approach, consider Nate Lind’s perspective. The ecommerce industry is not an environment where everyone is sitting around helping each other succeed; it is very competitive. Nate and his team at Adsum are working to lower the intensity of that environment so the level of opportunity increases. What can you learn from Nate’s approach? Resources Mentioned on this episode Adsum The Legends Mastermind Shoe Dog Never Split the Difference Christopher Voss Interview The 5 Love Languages Sellers Cruise Conversion Hacker https://www.paysafe.com/na-en/ https://directfocus.com/ http://convert2media.com/ Clickbooth 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.

Tim Sinclair is the founder of Ringr.com. Ringr allows you to record a conversation with anyone, anywhere in the world and have it sound like you are in the same room. Users of Ringr have interviewed Emmy award winners, New York Time best sellers, CEOS, athletes and many more. You may have heard him describing the taste of a Sausage McMuffin, interviewing guests on radio, television, and podcasts, or introducing the world's most popular athlete to a stadium filled with 60,000 screaming fans. By now Tim's voice has been heard by millions around the world and he has worked with companies like Audi, McDonalds, the Indiana Pacers, the University of IL and many more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:00] Jeremy introduces his guest, Tim Sinclair. [3:20] Who should be using Ringr? [4:45] Tim talks about his “Worst Interview” series. [7:40] A low moment in business for Tim. [10:40] Tim shares a proud moment in business. [12:20] How does Tim keep his voice fresh? In this episode… What does it take to stay motivated through all the ups and downs of your career? Do you focus on a singular goal or overriding purpose? Have you lost your motivation and find yourself searching for that spark? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from business leader and innovator, Tim Sinclair. In his conversation with Jeremy, Tim opens up about who should use Ringr, why he started the “Worst Interview” series, challenges he has faced in his career, why it’s important to find the spark that keeps you motivated, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this interesting episode featuring Tim! Did you know that one of the best ways to bring your product or service into the public conversation is by creating innovative ways to showcase it? Securing a high profile celebrity as a spokesperson or creating controversy isn’t the only way to get people talking about your brand! Tim Sinclair and his team wanted to get the word out about their amazing service, so they decided to showcase Ringr on a format that is a natural fit, podcasting. Tim started the “My Worst Interview Ever” series featuring the world’s all-time greatest interviewers who open up about their all-time worst interviews. Check out the link to Tim’s fascinating series located in the resources section. There will come a time in every entrepreneur's journey where that spark that got you into the game starts to fade. What will you do? How will you reignite that spark and stay motivated? Tim Sinclair is not shy about the tumultuous life of an entrepreneur. Like most leaders who step out to start their own business, Tim has had his fair share of successes and failures. At the end of the day, Tim says successes and victories he has enjoyed along the way keep him motivated. Looking at the evidence roll in and seeing how his service makes an impact in the lives of other entrepreneurs keeps Tim energized and focused on the task ahead. What can you learn from Tim’s story? Resources Mentioned on this episode RINGR My Worst Interview Ever 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.

Rusty Jones and Tom Bushkie are the founders of Hello Water. Hellowater is fiber infused with zero grams of sugar and five grams fiber to help with a healthy lifestyle. Hellowater is also a fresh delivery system for fiber with exciting flavors such as Dance, which is their orange mango version. You can find Hellowater at Target, Jewel Osco, Woodmans, on Amazon and many more retailers across the country. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:35] Jeremy introduces his guests, Rusty Jones and Tom Bushkie. [3:50] What caused Rusty and Tom to work together? [5:30] Why is it so important that Hellowater infuses fiber? [8:30] What was the first version of Hellowater like? How has it evolved? [15:45] The guys talk about launching Hello Water with three flavors. [17:00] Why does Hellowater feature fun flavor names? [22:30] How did the guys get Hellowater on retail shelves so quickly? [26:30] What does, “Non-stop hustle” mean? Who is on the team? [29:00] Finding the right investors. [31:45] Why it is important to start small and correct mistakes as they arise. [34:00] How did Hellowater get on shelves in Target? [38:00] A look at the future of Hellowater and Hellowater Kids. [40:45] Why Hellowater is available on Amazon. [43:40] Tom talks about a low moment in business. [47:00] Rusty talks about a low moment in business. [49:15] How to connect with Hellowater. In this episode… Have you ever been concerned about the health of your gut? From sugar cravings to constant fatigue, these are just a few symptoms caused by an unhealthy gut. What if there was a way to restore your gut health? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from beverage innovators Rusty Jones and Tom Bushkie. In their conversation with Jeremy, Rusty and Tom open up about what led them to go into business together, why they decided to focus on fiber infused beverages, challenges they have faced along the way, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this informative episode featuring Rusty and Tom! When was the last time you took a moment to consider how far you’ve come in your career? Let’s face it, most of us are terrible at looking back and marking significant moments, but this is a helpful practice! As they reflected on their meeting Rusty Jones and Tim Bushkie now realize how fortunate they were to meet at the right place at the right time. Meeting briefly at a beverage conference in St. Louis, Rusty and Tom connected a few months later and began the groundwork for what would later become Hellowater. What can you learn from their story? What moments should you pause to reflect on in your career? Did you know that most people don’t get enough fiber in their diet? It’s true! With all the recent focus on improving your gut health and cutting out sugar, most of us still struggle with getting enough fiber in our daily diet. Realizing this huge whole in our nutritional needs, Rust Jones and Tom Bushkie went to work searching for an answer. After months of research and time at the drawing board, the guys came up with the perfect solution. Hellowater, with 5g of soluble fiber in each bottle, promotes appetite control, healthy digestion, and lower cholesterol. Make sure to check out Hellowater by visiting their website located in the resources section. Coming up with a solution that many people desperately need is one thing, marketing that solution in the crowded field of healthy beverages is a whole different animal. Thankfully, Rusty and Tom were up to the task, bringing their years of experience in the beverage industry to the table when they started Hellowater. To stand out in a crowded field, the guys decided to make a bold move; they highlighted fun flavor names like, “Smile,” “Live,” “Laugh,” “Love,” and “Dance.” These flavor names are featured prominently on the bottles rather than the brand name, “Hellowater.” This bold move paid off for Rusty and Tom as they saw their product resonated with many customers that were looking for something outside of the box. One of the most valuable takeaways from Rusty and Tom’s story is the fact that they learned and adapted to every challenge that came their way. Earlier in his career, Tom led another beverage startup that didn’t perform as well as Hellowater has. Despite this setback, Tom pressed ahead, learned what he needed to, and came back to build something that would thrive. Don’t despair if you stumble on your journey! You can learn from your mistakes and setbacks if you adopt the right mindset. Let Rusty and Tom’s story motivate you as you keep your head up and follow your passion! Resources Mentioned on this episode Hello Water Tom Bushkie on LinkedIn Rusty Jones on LinkedIn 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.

Today we have Tom Ross founder and CEO of Design Cuts. He has built an audience of 400,000 designers and grew the business to multiple 7 figures with more than 16 full-time staff. He is also one of the hosts of The Honest Designers Show which is one of the most popular shows in the design community and host of The Honest Entrepreneur Show where he gives a candid look at the life of an entrepreneur. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Tom Ross. [2:40] Tom talks about some of the clients that he has worked with. [4:30] Common challenges in the design community. [7:00] Tom explains why Pinterest is so popular with designers. [8:30] What was it like dealing with health difficulties? [11:00] Why it’s important to loosen up and have fun. [12:30] Tom talks about some proud moments in his career. In this episode… Have you ever wondered what life is like for designers? What does it look like in the creative world behind the designs you see on the marketplace? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from designer and entrepreneur Tom Ross. In his conversation with Jeremy, Tom opens up about seeing his designs out in the world, common challenges that the design community deals with, why Pinterest is so popular with designers, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this powerful episode featuring Tom’s story! Let’s face it; most people think that their job is the most stressful or most difficult job out there, it tends to be very subjective in many respects. The truth is unless you are in the industry, you don’t know what it is like to deal with all the unique stressors that come up. According to Tom Ross, most of the public is unaware of the toll many designers deal with day in and day out. These are the creative folks who work to make big companies and small startups look aesthetically pleasing; there are bound to be some challenges. You can learn more about the design community and the great resources available by checking out the link to Design Cuts located in the resources section.  What is your outlet for getting some distance between you and the stressors and challenges of your office? Do you hit the basketball court, binge-watch Netflix, reach for some comfort food, or do you do something different? At the end of the day, we all need a way to take the work hat off at some point and relax. Tom Ross learned this lessons the hard way, he worked so hard and challenged himself so much that his physical and mental health took a turn for the worse. Thankfully, Tom found his way to a healthier path and now regularly prioritizes fun and relaxation in his life. What can you learn from Tom’s story? Resources Mentioned on this episode The Honest Entrepreneur The Honest Designers www.DesignCuts.com www.TomRoss.co Dribble 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.