Interview with Steve Sashen, Developer and CEO of Xero Shoes and Shark Tank Veteran

Interview with Steve Sashen, Developer and CEO of Xero Shoes and Shark Tank Veteran

In this week’s interview, we talk with Shark Tank veteran Steven Sashen. Steven talks with Derek about building an international business, stepping in the Shark Tank, and even his days of stand up comedy. Steven is the developer and CEO of Xero Shoes • Your Original Barefootware – www.XeroShoes.com. Steven and his wife, Lena Phoenix, started the “Barefoot… PLUS!” sandal business in late 2009; he […]

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Interview with James Smith, Founder of James + James Furniture

Interview with James Smith, Founder of James + James Furniture

In this episode we interview James Smith. James shares his entrepreneurial journey from starting his business out of his garage to building it into a thriving business. James discusses how he stumbled on his own personal “style” of furniture, growing and motivating a team, and successfully marketing and distributing his product to all 50 states and beyond. Originally started out of James Smith’s garage, James+James continues […]

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Interview with Kourtney Barrett, Founder and COO of Junk Brands

Interview with Kourtney Barrett, Founder and COO of Junk Brands

In our recent episode, we speak with Kourtney Barrett. Kourtney is the founder and COO of JUNK Brands, an active headwear brand and manufacturer. She talks with Derek about her entrepreneurial journey, the early days of Junk Brands, creating balance in work/life, and how she builds and motivates her team. Kourtney is an award-winning businesswoman who got her start in Bentonville, Arkansas. She approaches business with a […]

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Interview with Brian Scudamore, Entrepreneur and Franchising Genius

Interview with Brian Scudamore, Entrepreneur and Franchising Genius

Our most recent interview is with Brian Scudamore. Brian talks with Derek about setting goals, hiring the right team, building a culture, and how he built his successful franchising empire. Brian is a franchising genius and has built an empire of solid brands with a great team and authentic culture. O2E Brands is the banner company for home-service brands 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, You Move […]

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Interview with Dr. Phil Carson, Health, Wealth, Happiness

Interview with Dr. Phil Carson, Health, Wealth, Happiness

We recently interviewed Dr. Phil Carson. Dr. Carson talks about his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he’s learned about achieving success, balance, and happiness. Too many Americans are living as prisoners in their own bodies, held captive by bad habits that have drained them of their livelihood and sentenced them to a premature death. These harsh realities are what have kept Dr. Phil Carson passionate about […]

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Interview with Brandon Lewin, Seasoned Marketer

Interview with Brandon Lewin, Seasoned Marketer

We recently interviewed Brandon Lewin. Brandon is a seasoned marketing who “makes marketing really, really, really easy for everyone”. Brandon recently grew an e-commerce website to $1.5 million in 8 months, managed a $80k a year online advertising budget, and increased the social media engagement of a company by 1024%. Learn more at www.brandonmlewin.com/ Listen to the podcast

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Interview with Robin Farmanfarmaian, Author of “The Patient as CEO”

Interview with Robin Farmanfarmaian, Author of “The Patient as CEO”

We recently interviewed Robin Farmanfarmaian. Robin Farmanfarmaian is a futurist, health technologist and author of the new book “The Patient as CEO” (available now.) She is a highly-sought public speaker and business leader who is passionate about her message that “Technology is Hope.” As a teen, Robin was misdiagnosed with an autoimmune disease that led to forty-three hospitalizations and six major surgeries – many of them […]

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Interview with Douglas Hutchings, CEO of Picasolar

Interview with Douglas Hutchings, CEO of Picasolar

In this episode we talk with Douglas Hutchings. Douglas talks about his move from England to Arkansas and the process of starting and growing his innovative company. Douglas Hutchings is a founder, CEO and accidental angel investor. Douglas founded Silicon Solar Solutions (SSS) while still pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas and secured seed funding for the venture 9 days prior to successfully defending […]

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Interview with Joe Saumweber, Co-Founder & CEO of RevUnit

Interview with Joe Saumweber, Co-Founder & CEO of RevUnit

We recently had local entrepreneur Joe Saumweber visit our podcast studio. Joe talks with our listeners about his entrepreneurial journey, growing RevUnit, insight on managing and motivating a team, and what’s next on his bucket list. Joe Saumweber is the Co-Founder and CEO of RevUnit, a technology consultancy with offices in Las Vegas, Dallas, St. Louis and Bentonville, Arkansas. As CEO Joe leads his cadre of strategists, […]

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Interview with Arlene Battishill, Co-Founder of GoGo Gear and Author of Retail Therapy: A Prescription for What Ails Your Online Sales

Interview with Arlene Battishill, Co-Founder of GoGo Gear and Author of Retail Therapy: A Prescription for What Ails Your Online Sales

You do not want to miss this interview with international businesswoman Arlene Battishill! Arlene is the co-founder of the International brand GoGo Gear, a Shark Tank veteran, consultant, and best-selling author of the book Retail Therapy: A Prescription For What Ails Your Online Sales. Shark Tank Star, Daymond John, has called Arlene book, Retail Shock Therapy as “a MUST READ for businesses selling online.” Arlene talks […]

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