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 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 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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Interview with Dr. Tom Holman, Owner and Dentist at Holman Family Dentistry

Interview with Dr. Tom Holman, Owner and Dentist at Holman Family Dentistry

          Our guest today is Dr. Tom Holman, owner and dentist at Holman Family Dentistry in Centerton, Arkansas. Please share your personal journey: I was born and raised in Arkansas finishing High School in Fayetteville.  I graduated from UCA and LSU School of Dentistry.  I met my wife Ashley in Dental School, and we currently live in Bentonville.  Throughout life, I’ve […]

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Interview with Fleetwood Hicks, Shark Tank Veteran and Successful Entreprenuer

Interview with Fleetwood Hicks, Shark Tank Veteran and Successful Entreprenuer

We recently visited with Fleetwood Hicks. Fleetwood is a serial entrepreneur and Shark Tank Veteran who closed a deal and built a successful partnership with Mark Cuban Barbara Corcoran for his business Villy Customs. Villy Customs makes custom cruiser bicycles that are in high demand. Many celebrities love and endorse this product. Fleetwood talks with us about his entrepreneurial journey, his experience in the Tank, being […]

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