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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] Responding to customer feedback. [5:00] Steve explains how to use the Neck Hammock. [9:00] The long-term effect of technology on our bodies. [10:30] Steve talks about a low moment and a high moment in his career. In this episode… Have you ever struggled with bouts of neck pain? From pouring over work documents to spending too much time on a tablet or smartphone, chances are you’ve had an issue with a stiff or sore neck at some point. What’s the solution, do you just cross your fingers and hope that it goes away? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from innovator and business leader Dr Steve Sudell. In his conversation with Jeremy, Steve opens up about his excellent neck pain solution, The Neck Hammock. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from Steve’s success story with The Neck Hammock!  Imagine an innovation that has the power to improve the lives of millions of people who suffer through neck pain. If neck pain is as common as chiropractors and other professionals say that it is, there has to be a market solution for this issue! The Neck Hammock is a simple device that attaches to any door for neck pain relief in just ten minutes or less. Simply wrap it around any doorway, lie down, stretch out your neck muscles, and say goodbye to neck pain. Dr Steve Sudell created the Neck Hammock because he saw a huge need to help patients like his get the relief they desperately needed. What can you learn from Steve’s story?  Let’s face it; if you are successful in life, there will be people who will want to come after you. This can take the form of peers who are jealous or even undermine you or as subtle as friends and family members who don’t want to see you succeed. What will you do if this happens to you? Will you get angry and defensive or will you find a way to move past it? Dr Steve Sudell realized quickly that The Neck Hammock would have its fair share of competitors and imposters rush to their space in the marketplace. Instead of letting that discourage him, Steve accepted it and went to work making his product the one that would outshine all the rest. Resources Mentioned on this episode The Neck Hammock Intro Music by Kidd Russell

Tom Kulzer is the founder of AWeber. AWeber is one of the top email marketing providers on the planet and helps over 100,000 businesses build their audience. Tom started AWeber all the way back in 1998. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Tom Kulzer. [2:30] Why does AWeber have live customer support? [5:30] Tom talks about growing the business and making his first hire. [8:45] How does Tom hire the right people? [13:30] What is the process for collecting and incorporating customer feedback? [16:00] Tom talks about the categorizing and tagging aspects of AWeber. [23:00] Tom gives a little peek behind the process at AWeber. [28:30] How does Tom stay productive? [31:00] Why did Tom drop out of school? How has it impacted him? [34:30] Tom talks about email back in 1998. [39:00] How AWeber has evolved over the years. [43:45] Tom talks about the culture he’s created at AWeber. [49:00] The lowest moment in the journey so far. [50:45] Milestones that Tom is proud of. [52:00] Tom talks about how AWeber has impacted client businesses. In this episode… What is the impact of automation on your sector of the business community? Are you thriving due to automation or is your organization suffering? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Tom Kulzer. In his conversation with Jeremy, Tom opens up about the early days of AWeber, how he scaled the business, the challenges he faced along the way, how he built his team, what it takes to stay productive, and so much more. Don’t miss this valuable behind the scenes look at AWeber and Tom’s fascinating story!  Do you have to be a college graduate to be successful? If you take a quick look at some of the most notable leaders in business, the answer is no! Leaders like Steve Jobs and Michael Dell enjoyed massive success without finishing higher education. On the other hand, leaders like Tom Kulzer stress the value of education beyond grade school, and that doesn’t have to mean traditional higher education either. Don’t put yourself in a box or others, if you don’t have the “Right stuff” on paper that doesn’t preclude you from going out there and building something you can be proud of.  How do you scale a business from the ground up? Do you secure the best team money can buy right away or do you bide your time looking for the right moment to reinvest your profits back into the company? Tom Kulzer built AWeber from the ground up and knew very quickly that he couldn’t do it alone. When Tom reached out to find his first team member, he was so nervous about getting this important role wrong. Thankfully it all worked out for Tom, and AWeber grew from that moment on, bringing on a whole team of talented individuals. What can you learn from Tom’s story?  When was the last time that your organization took a serious look at how they review and respond to customer feedback? Is this something that your business does on a regular basis or in a more happenstance manner? For Tom Kulzer and his team at AWeber, responding and incorporating customer feedback is critical. They have learned the value of keeping a close tab on what their users want to see from their platform and what they can do to meet those needs. The fact of the matter is, if you don’t work hard to keep the customers you have, someone else will do whatever it takes to win them over.  One of the hot topics in the business world today is automation. Some sectors are embracing automation with open arms, and some are decrying it as the death knell of their industry. Love it or hate it, automation is the wave of the future. Embracing the ingenuity of automation, AWeber is leading the way with their take on email marketing. AWeber is built for time-strapped content creators, small business owners, and entrepreneurs. They’ve created easy-to-use automation tools to launch automated email sequences, tag and segment subscribers based on their behavior, send remarkable one-time promotional emails or newsletters, and track the success of various campaigns. Automation isn’t always a scary word when it comes to email marketing; it’s helping businesses work smarter, not harder. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.aweber.com Omni Focus Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25 creates 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers to serve their highest level customers. 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 partners and collaborates with entrepreneur-focused communities, with particular emphasis on creating events for high volume Amazon sellers, Walmart sellers, multichannel ecommerce sellers, and founders who want to take their business to the next level. 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. If your company appreciates the value of bringing your highest level customers together to connect and collaborate, 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. [2:45] Is Kajabi disrupting the education space? [6:10] Overcoming signifigant challenges. [8:30] Books that have impacted Travis. [11:00] Proud moments for Travis. In this episode… Where do you plan to be this time next year? How about five years from now? Do you see yourself working the same job you are in now or are you longing to make a change? What if there was a way to stop wishing for change to show up? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Travis Rosser. In his conversation with Jeremy, Travis opens up about his work with Kajabi, what it takes to educate yourself, the challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this powerful episode featuring Travis! How do you change the way you think and the actions you take? Does it all come down to willpower or can you change by making small connections and small decisions over a period? It’s been said that “You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” Travis Rosser knew that the only way he was going to break out of the same old routine was by learning tools and tips from leaders who went before him. Devouring books like, “The 4-Hour Workweek” and “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” helped Travis get outside his typical mindset and begin seeing the world full of possibilities and opportunities.  Unfortunately, change, and growth doesn’t come without a set of challenges and roadblocks to face along the way. How have you handled the challenges that have come your way both personally and professionally? From a young age, Travis struggled with a speech impediment, but he was determined to find a way forward. Looking back, Travis says that the only way he could get through some of the toughest moments in his life was by dreaming of a brighter future. Don’t let your present situation limit you from realizing your full potential! Make sure to learn more about Travis’ story by picking up his book, “You, Inc.” 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 Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25 creates 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers to serve their highest level customers. 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 partners and collaborates with entrepreneur-focused communities, with particular emphasis on creating events for high volume Amazon sellers, Walmart sellers, multichannel ecommerce sellers, and founders who want to take their business to the next level. 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. If your company appreciates the value of bringing your highest level customers together to connect and collaborate, 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.

Dave Colina is the co-founder of O2 which started in Columbus, OH in 2014. O2 Oxygenated Natural Recovery drink was created by a CrossFit trainer and a medical doctor who were sick of unhealthy sports and energy drinks. It has electrolytes, natural caffeine, and added oxygen to help your body process toxins faster. They’ve gone from slinging O2 out of the back of a Prius to becoming a top seller at hundreds of CrossFit gyms and Whole Foods stores in Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, DC and Maryland as well as Krogers. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:18] Jeremy introduces his guest, Dave Colina. [2:30] Dave talks about the early days of DrinkO2 and why he and his partner started it. [10:45] Stepping out into the unknown. [16:15] Dave opens up about the research and development process. [26:00] Finding the right flavors for DrinkO2. [36:00] Mistakes made along the way. [40:30] Correcting a mistake and sticking to the value of honesty and transparency. [49:30] A high point on the journey. In this episode… What does the process look like to develop and market a natural recovery drink? Where would you start? How would you choose to sell the product in such a crowded industry? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Dave Colina. In his conversation with Jeremy, Dave opens up about how O2 started, what the research and development process was like, how they decided on which flavors to market, lessons learned from mistakes made along the way, and much more. Have pen and paper ready; you don’t want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode!  Do you ever find yourself wondering why there aren’t more natural recovery drinks that feature a high dose of electrolytes without adding artificial sweeteners? It seems that most recovery drinks are full of sugars and unnatural colors that should give more consumers pause. Here to help bring a solution to the marketplace is Dave Colina and DrinkO2. DrinkO2 started from humble beginnings as Dave and his business partner were selling the product out of the trunk of Dave’s Prius. Now the business is thriving thanks to their simple yet powerful message, natural recovery is possible!  Did you know that oxygen plays a considerable part in your body’s recovery process after a workout? Several medical studies have shown up to a 60% increase in the rate your liver processes toxins by consuming oxygenated liquids. Dave and his team at O2 created their product with this medical information in mind. The pure oxygen in O2 is measured at seven times higher than the typical levels found in tap water. Get more info about O2 and a great deal on their product by checking out the information located in the resources section at the end of this post! What causes entrepreneurs and innovators to step out into the unknown and start something new? Let’s face it, these folks are a rare breed, and we need to hear more of their stories, so this risk-taking journey is encouraged for the next generation of business leaders. As Dave Colina rose through the ranks at Nationwide, he quickly discovered that he wanted to do something different and build a business of his own. While he was still young and free from any family obligations, Dave pulled the trigger and went for it. The journey was scary and not always smooth but looking back, Dave is more than satisfied with how the project has fared thus far.  If you were to create a natural recovery drink, where would you start? Would you dive into the industry with guns blazing or would you take a more cautious and measured approach? Sitting with the idea for several years, Dave and his business partner went for a deep dive learning all the info they needed to make a startup based on a natural recovery drink succeed. Through the highs and lows, they were able to overcome some enormous challenges and now enjoy prominent placement in grocery store chains like Whole Foods and Krogers. Resources Mentioned on this episode DrinkO2 www.drinko2.com/tryo2 enter the code: SAMPLE CrossFit High Hanging Fruit Mission in a Bottle Shoe Dog Beatbox Beverages on Inspired Insider Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25 creates 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers to serve their highest level customers. 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 partners and collaborates with entrepreneur-focused communities, with particular emphasis on creating events for high volume Amazon sellers, Walmart sellers, multichannel ecommerce sellers, and founders who want to take their business to the next level. 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. If your company appreciates the value of bringing your highest level customers together to connect and collaborate, 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 talks about the lowest moment in his career. [8:30] A milestone that Nate is proud of. [11:00] How to connect with Nate and Adsum. In this episode… How do you come back from staring down the precipice of financial ruin? What does it look like to live with hope in the face of such despair? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader Nate Lind. In his conversation with Jeremy, Nate opens up about one of the most challenging moments in his career, what it was like losing over two hundred pounds, why he loves his work with Adsum, and so much more! Don’t miss a minute of this fascinating and moving episode featuring Nate’s story! When was the last time you faced a significant challenge in your career? What did you do to keep sight of your goals when it seemed like all of your plans were dashed? Do you have someone you can turn to in these challenging times? For Nate Lind, that person was his wife. As he stared down what looked like financial ruin, Nate’s wife was there helping him keep everything in its proper perspective. If you don’t have someone like that in your life, what are you waiting for? Through good times and challenging times, you need someone in your corner who can help you focus on what matters.  Have you found that one thing that lights you up more than anything else? What is that one thing for you? How did you discover it? Is it a part of your professional career? Nate Lind struggled for a long time before he was able to answer this question. Finally, connecting his skill and his passion, Nate created Adsum. In his work with Adsum, Nate can focus on helping other leaders succeed by connecting them to a community of peers. The truth is when you can tap into your passion and then unleash that power for good, you’ll get a front row seat to some amazing developments. Find out more about Nate’s work with Adsum by checking out their website! Resources Mentioned on this episode Adsum The Legends Mastermind Shoe Dog Never Split the Difference Christopher Voss Interview The 5 Love Languages Sellers Cruise Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25 creates 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers to serve their highest level customers. 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 partners and collaborates with entrepreneur-focused communities, with particular emphasis on creating events for high volume Amazon sellers, Walmart sellers, multichannel ecommerce sellers, and founders who want to take their business to the next level. 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. If your company appreciates the value of bringing your highest level customers together to connect and collaborate, 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.

Matthew Bertulli is the co-founder of Demac Media and Pela Case. Pela Case is the world's first compostable phone case. This helps cut down on the billion cases produced each year that will probably end up in the ocean. Demac Media is an award-winning ecommerce products and services company based out of Toronto, Ontario. They are one of the largest Magento Gold partners in Canada and one of the top Magento partners globally and a Shopify partner as well. Their 90 person staff provides ecommerce platform technology and managed services to retailers, manufacturers, and wholesale distributors selling direct to consumer or business to business. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:16] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Matthew Bertulli. [3:20] Matthew talks about his family and their work in entrepreneurship. [5:45] What led Matthew to start his own business? [8:30] Early work in ecommerce. [10:30] How did Demac Media start? [16:20] Grabbing the dragon by the tail. [24:00] How Matthew started building up Pela. [28:00] Allocating resources and keeping two businesses separate. [33:30] Matthew’s take on building a successful ecommerce brand. [39:30] Products that Pela is rolling out in the next 60 days and how they launch. [46:15] Using innovative and sustainable materials. [50:30] Matthew talks about the decision to bring on an outside CEO. [52:45] Dealing with challenges in the business. [55:30] Apps that Matthew and his team use. [1:03:30] Growing pains in the ecommerce industry. [1:07:50] Matthew talks about email notifications and conversion rates. [1:10:00] Why reviews are so important. [1:16:00] Matthew shares some bumps along the way and building a healthy culture. [1:20:30] A proud moment in business. In this episode… What does it look like to lead the way in eliminating waste from consumer products? Why would a business create a goal so large and seemingly impossible? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Matthew Bertulli. In his conversation with Jeremy, Matthew opens up about starting Demac Media, how he connected with the founder of Pela, why he is so passionate about eliminating waste, his successful career in the ecommerce industry, and so much more! Don’t miss a minute of this engaging and informative episode featuring Matthew! Can a business become profitable while focusing on eliminating waste from everyday items like cell phone cases? While it’s a noble cause and worthwhile pursuit, how could it ever become a sustainable business model? Matthew Bertulli is convinced that people will connect with the vision and goal of eliminating waste using one of the most natural methods available, their buying habits. If they can convince people who are willing to spend money on a phone case to take the time to consider what impact that purchase will have on the planet, they are confident they can win a buyer. Make sure to check out the link to Pela’s website to learn more! When was the last time you purchased a product based on the advice of someone you know and trust? The buying habits of many people are primarily influenced by the opinions and input of their friends and family. As social media continues to expand its reach, people are turning to influencers and social media personalities when it comes to deciding which product they are going to purchase. Recognizing this trend, Matthew and his team at Pela went on the hunt for the right person and demographic to connect to their brand. Thankfully, they found a vegan influencer who got behind the product and ignited interest in Pela. What can you learn from Pela’s story? Let’s face it, we all have to make strategic decisions when it comes to our time, resources, and energy. Leaders like Matthew Bertulli have to make those same decisions but on an amplified scale. After successfully running Demac Media, Matthew jumped at the opportunity to take a product like Pela Cases to the marketplace. Rather than folding Pela into Demac Media, Matthew made the strategic decision to keep the two organizations separate so they could plot their paths and profitability. While the decision wasn’t an easy one to make, looking back, Matthew is satisfied that it was the right call, putting both businesses in the best position for long-term success. Have you ever had a moment when you took the time to reflect on your career and realized that every step of the way prepared you for your current role? Matthew Bertulli had no idea when he was younger that he would end up leading two thriving businesses, but looking back some influences led him to where he is now. Growing up in an entrepreneurial environment enabled Matthew to consider starting a business as a viable career option. This upbringing also gave him a creative edge opening up opportunities that most people would have never found. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.pelacase.com www.demacmedia.com Matt's website Anything, Anywhere Matt on Twitter Magento Yvon Chouinard 1,000 True Fans Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business Blue Ocean Strategy Shopify Plus Yotpo Smile.io Grow Glue.io Chatkit Zen Desk Order Bot Klaviyo Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25 creates 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers to serve their highest level customers. 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 partners and collaborates with entrepreneur-focused communities, with particular emphasis on creating events for high volume Amazon sellers, Walmart sellers, multichannel ecommerce sellers, and founders who want to take their business to the next level. 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. If your company appreciates the value of bringing your highest level customers together to connect and collaborate, 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. [2:35] A look at the future of Hello Water and Hello Water Kids. [5:30] Why Hello Water is available on Amazon. [8:20] Tom talks about a low moment in business. [11:45] Rusty talks about a low moment in business. [14:00] How to connect with Hello Water. In this episode… What does it take to create a good tasting fiber drink that will help men, women, and children get their bodies on the right track? How do you market a beverage like that so people will want to try it? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneurs and innovators, Rusty Jones and Tom Bushkie. In their conversation with Jeremy, Rusty and Tom open up about the future of Hello Water, why they are so excited about their kid's beverage line, challenges they have faced along the way, and so much more. Don’t miss a minute of this engaging and informative episode featuring Hello Water! What comes to mind when you think of a fiber drink? Does it immediately come off as something that you are excited to drink? For most people, the honest answer to that question would be, no. Rusty Jones and Tom Bushkie are doing their best to change that answer to a resounding, yes! At Hello Water, they are convinced that their product offers the perfect solution with the added benefit of helping appetite control, healthy digestion, and lowering cholesterol with its 5g of soluble fiber in each bottle. They have come up with a fantastic product line at Hello Water, make sure to check them out! How often do you look back at the disappointments and failures that you’ve experienced in your career? The truth is, most of us rarely take the time to look back and reflect on what we’ve endured. Hearing from Tom Bushkie, you get the sense that this business leader has been through that hard work of evaluating and reflecting on past challenges. After years of trying to make it work, Tom faced the low point of his career when he had to walk away from the business he had built with his heart and soul. Four years later, Tom is leading a thriving comeback story leading Hello Water with his co-founder, Rusty Jones by his side. Resources Mentioned on this episode Hello Water Tom Bushkie on LinkedIn Rusty Jones on LinkedIn Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Brand Driver helps ecommerce brands grow online sales and help you to protect your brand. I did a demo and loved how the dashboard is featured visibility so you can see all your reviews and questions that you may have scattered across amazon that need answering but they are on one screen. Go to www.Branddriver.com to find out more! ******************************************************** Rise25 creates 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers to serve their highest level customers. 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 partners and collaborates with entrepreneur-focused communities, with particular emphasis on creating events for high volume Amazon sellers, Walmart sellers, multichannel ecommerce sellers, and founders who want to take their business to the next level. 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. If your company appreciates the value of bringing your highest level customers together to connect and collaborate, 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.

Nathan Resnick is a sourcing pro and the founder of Sourcify. He has built multiple ecommerce companies, 7-figure Kickstarter projects, and speaks fluent Mandarin. Sourcify is the fastest growing sourcing platform backed by YCombinator that helps hundreds of companies manufacture products around the world. Nathan even managed to get a cease and desist from Connor McGregor, yes, the UFC competitor. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:15] Jeremy introduces his guest, Nathan Resnick. [2:20] Learning from mistakes made. [5:00] Nathan talks about visiting China. [8:30] How transparency sets Sourcify apart. [14:00] Nathan shares a customer success story. [17:00] How ecommerce sellers should choose a product to sell. [21:00] The danger of relying on a single source. [24:10] How extending a product line can help a brand thrive. [27:10] Products that Nathan and his team stay away from. [31:00] How do Nathan and his team deal with copycats? [34:15] Nathan talks about his experience with Y Combinator. [37:20] Some of the feedback Nathan and his team have received. [41:45] A low moment in business for Nathan. [47:40] Nathan talks about milestones he’s proud of. [50:00] How did Nathan get a cease and desist letter from Connor McGregor? In this episode… Too often people take the concept of transparency for granted. From politicians they elect to the phone bill they pay, everyone wants transparency, but many times it is the last thing a business is willing to give its clients. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Nathan Resnick. In his conversation with Jeremy, Nathan opens up about how he started Sourcify, learning from the mistakes he made, why it’s important for ecommerce sellers to diversify their product sources, how sellers should choose their products, what it was like participating with Y Combinator, and so much more! You don’t want to miss this fascinating and informative episode featuring Nathan! Do you realize how rare it is to hear a business owner lead with the value of transparency? Time and time again, businesses take advantage of customers just because they can. In an increasingly global marketplace, the company that stands out will be the ones that treat value and respect their customers. Leading that charge in the product sourcing sector is Nathan Resnick and his business, Sourcify. At Sourcify, they pride themselves as, “Enterprise sourcing with built-in adaptability and transparency.” While it may not be easy, this approach seems to be resonating with many ecommerce sellers. What is the primary value for your organization? One of the most frustrating roadblocks that a business leader can face is a lack of options. What would it look like if there were more options to chose from in your business sector? Ecommerce sellers have been limited when it comes to sourcing for years. As supply has shifted from the US to overseas, this aspect of ecommerce business has become increasingly complicated. Is there a solution in the marketplace to cut through this complexity? Nathan and his team at Sourcify are working hard to help sellers send their production needs directly to their factories. That means no more delays due to communication issues with sourcing agents or time spent internally finding a factory. Hearing from Nathan, you get the sense that he is passionate about solving problems for as many ecommerce sellers as possible. What do you do with the mistakes and challenges you’ve faced in your career? Do you run and hide from them and never consider them again or do you learn from them, grow, and move forward? For Nathan Resnick, reflecting on mistakes and challenges seems to be something that he is comfortable doing. As he looks back to his early career, Nathan can quickly point to an error he had made but was able to turn it around into a positive quickly. Unfortunately, every mistake can’t be so quickly corrected, but the opportunity to learn from our mistakes is always present. What can you learn from Nathan’s story? When was the last time you took advantage of a fantastic opportunity to try something new, professionally? As you advance in your career, those opportunities will become few and far between, make sure you take advantage now! Nathan Resnick jumped at the chance when he found out he was invited to present his business to the folks at Y Combinator. Taking full advantage of this amazing opportunity ended up securing critical funding for Sourcify in its early stages of growth. Don’t wait for the perfect moment to come and knock on your door, go out and seize the day! Resources Mentioned on this episode Sourcify's website GoFundMe Y Combinator DropBox How I Built This Michael Dell Connor McGregor Shopify MVMT Watches Flexport Original Grain Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25 creates 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers to serve their highest level customers. 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 partners and collaborates with entrepreneur-focused communities, with particular emphasis on creating events for high volume Amazon sellers, Walmart sellers, multichannel ecommerce sellers, and founders who want to take their business to the next level. 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. If your company appreciates the value of bringing your highest level customers together to connect and collaborate, 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 Lee is the founder of REWIND and the Superfood bar. The company can be found on rewindtoday.com - Ryan has over twenty-two years in the health and fitness industry (Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Created the world's fastest workout video, etc). Anyone who follows Ryan knows he is obsessed with living a good and healthy life with his wife and four kids at the forefront. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:20] Jeremy introduces his guest, Ryan Lee. [2:40] Ryan talks about his marketing efforts. [5:15] Why isn’t the Rewind Bar available on Amazon? [8:45] The value of nurturing long-term relationships. [10:30] What is next for REWIND? In this episode… Should you play to your strengths or focus on shoring up your weaknesses? How will you respond to this question both personally and professionally? Why would you take a different approach between the two? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Ryan Lee. In his conversation with Jeremy, Ryan opens up about Rewind’s marketing efforts, why they don't feature their product on Amazon, the value of nurturing long-term relationships, and much more! Don’t miss a minute of this engaging episode featuring Ryan and Rewind! Too often leaders are told that they need to focus on their weaknesses and shore those up. Is that always the best strategy? When should you decide to start playing to your strengths? For Ryan Lee, the answer was simple, do what his business needed him to do. Rewind thrives on connecting people to a story and message that takes them beyond their stellar product. That’s why Ryan is hitting the pavement and the airwaves to share their story and get out the message. While he knows that he needs to pay attention to his shortcomings, Ryan is out there playing hard to his strengths and its working! What can you learn from Ryan’s story? Not only do leaders need to play to their strengths, so do organizations! You wouldn't’ have a mom and pop store spending insane amounts of money for an ad spot during the Super Bowl, would you? There comes a time when each organization needs to dig deep and come to terms with whey the excel and where they fall short. At Rewind, they know that the strength of their business is steady growth and personal connections. Why would they give that advantage up to get their product carried by Amazon and other retailers? By playing to their strengths, Rewind is focusing on long-term success, not just short-term gains. What is your business’ strategy when it comes to strengths and weaknesses? Resources Mentioned on this episode Check out the Rewind website Rewind on Facebook Rewind on Instagram Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25 creates 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers to serve their highest level customers. 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 partners and collaborates with entrepreneur-focused communities, with particular emphasis on creating events for high volume Amazon sellers, Walmart sellers, multichannel ecommerce sellers, and founders who want to take their business to the next level. 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. If your company appreciates the value of bringing your highest level customers together to connect and collaborate, 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.

Co-founders of SafeSleeve, Cary Subel and Alaey Kumar are both industrial engineers from Cal Poly. SafeSleeve is a manufacturer of radiation blocking laptop and phone cases and accessories. Their distribution includes major retailers in the U.S, on Amazon, walmart.com, jet.com along with SafeSleeve’s website and distributors in Europe, Australia, and Singapore. What started with a laptop and one cell phone (iPhone) case, has expanded into cases for nearly all mobile devices as the company boasts more than 100 products and is expanding to screen protectors and car mounts. SafeSleeve’s revenue more than doubled and sales are at about 3,000 units per month, up from 500 two years ago. SafeSleeve’s products have reached more than 40 countries, and they are looking to expand to the Middle East.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:12] Jeremy introduces his guests, Carey Subel & Alaey Kumar. [2:30] What are the scientific findings around cell phone radiation? [8:15] Cell phones actually have warnings to keep them off of your body. [10:15] Alaey talks about how the idea for the SafeSleeve came about. [13:30] How long did it take to get the product dialed in and crowdfunded? [18:00] Lessons learned from crowdfunding a product. [21:20] What made the guys expand their line of products? [27:00] How has the product evolved over the years? [30:30] The sales process and getting the product out there. [33:00] Apps the guys like to use from Shopify. [36:30] Cary and Alaey talk about their childhood. [40:10] What are the future plans for SafeSleeve? [42:30] Low moments in business. [45:15] A significant milestone worth celebrating. [49:45] Alaey shares a low moment and a high moment on his journey. [51:30] Unique challenges of running a business as co-founders and business partners. In this episode… Did you know that the very thing that most people wake up to in the morning could be killing them? It’s true! Cell phones, tablets, and other electronic devices emit harmful radiation that we don’t even think about. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from Cary Subel and Alaey Kumar as they explain how SafeSleeve is providing affordable solutions for this silent killer. In their conversation with Jeremy, the guys open up about how they got the business started, what the product development process was like, challenges they’ve faced, plans for the future, and much more! Don’t miss a minute of this powerful and engaging episode featuring Cary and Aley from SafeSleeve! If you found out that you were unknowingly exposing you and your loved ones to the constant risk of cancer, wouldn’t you do something about it? For too long the public has turned a blind eye to rumors and warnings about the dangerous use of electronic devices and the health hazards they can cause. Now, we have the latest news on this subject from the National Toxicology Program that determined the effects in rats and mice from exposure to radio-frequency (RF) radiation from cell phones. Researchers found increased rates of cancer in male rats exposed to cell phone radiation. Providing a viable solution, SafeSleeve developed an FCC accredited lab tested shielding technology that can block over 99% of RF and 92% of ELF radiation. You really never know where inspiration and creativity will lead you. One minute you might be daydreaming or just mindlessly thinking of something one of your parents said and the next you could be starting a business around that idea. Does that sound crazy? It’s not! That is exactly what happened for Cary and Alaey when they came up with the idea for SafeSleeve. The guys had a friend who’s dad was a neurologist and would constantly remind them that they shouldn’t keep their electronic devices close to their body. With that idea knocking around in their head, they went to see if there were any solutions on the marketplace to address this very serious concern. When they couldn’t find any good solutions, they decided to take matters into their own hands. What can you learn from Cary and Alaey’s story? Finding the right idea to build a business off of is one thing, turning that idea into a marketable product is a whole different process entirely. Cary and Alaey knew that they wanted to bring the public a solution to harmful radio-frequency radiation but they had no idea where to start. Setting out on the journey, the guys had to cast a wide net contacting supplier after supplier until they found the right one that they could trust. Once they connected with the right supplier, the guys were confident that their concept would resonate with the public. When you build an organization from the ground up, in many ways it's like raising a child. Once that child is old enough to be away from its parents, you’ve got to find a responsible individual who you can trust them with. The same is true when it comes to a startup! Bringing on that first team member can be as nerve wrecking as finding the right babysitter. Thankfully, Cary and Alaey struck gold when they made their first hire and brought someone on who could take over the operations side of the business without missing a beat. What role will be your company’s next hire? Resources Mentioned on this episode SafeSleeve Use discount code: Rise25 for 25% off of your order. SafeSleeve on Facebook SafeSleeve on Instagram Shopify Kickstarter SkuVault Intro Music by Kidd Russell