Interview with Jaime Jay, Serial Entrepreneur & Business Owner

Interview with Jaime Jay, Serial Entrepreneur & Business Owner

In this episode Derek Champagne interviews his friend and successful entrepreneur, Jaime Jay. Jaime is a serial entrepreneur who currently owns four companies, including SlapShot Studios (www.slapshotstudio.com) and Bottleneck Virtual Assistants (www.bottleneck.online). Jaime shares his compelling story with Derek about growing up in Alaska (and other parts of the country), and how he has personally overcome failure, disappointment, and tragedy to flourish in life and […]

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Interview with Rick Cesari, CEO of Cesari Media

Interview with Rick Cesari, CEO of Cesari Media

In this episode, Derek Champagne interviews Rick Cesari. Rick is the Founder and CEO of Cesari Media one of the top brand building, response generating agencies in North America. A pioneer in the direct response industry since the early 90’s, he has used brand response techniques to build many iconic brands. Products like The Juiceman, Sonicare, The George Foreman Grill,and OxiClean. Rick has helped companies […]

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Interview with Vincent Pugliese, Author, Entrepreneur and Top Sports Photographer

Interview with Vincent Pugliese, Author, Entrepreneur and Top Sports Photographer

We recently chatted with Vincent Pugliese. Vincent is an author, entrepreneur, and one of the top sports photographer in the United States. Vincent has photographed top sporting events such as the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Championship, and even WrestleMania! However, Vincent didn’t always have clear direction and success did not come easily. Listen as Vincent shares his early struggles, lessons he learned about freedom, and […]

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Interview with Catharine Arnston, Founder and CEO of ENERGYbits® Inc

Interview with Catharine Arnston, Founder and CEO of ENERGYbits® Inc

In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Shark Tank Veteran Catharine Arnston. Catharine, the Founder and CEO ENERGYbits® Inc, shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Her journey is a case study for passion in action as she shares insight for building a category. “Are you building a pup tent or a sky scraper,” shares Catharine. This is a must listen to episode as Catharine shares many value […]

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Interview with Krista Anderson, Founder and CEO of ESSTAR

Interview with Krista Anderson, Founder and CEO of ESSTAR

In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Krista Anderson. Krista Anderson is the founder and CEO of ESSTAR, a Nashville-based natural food brokerage company. ESSTAR makes healthy snack foods accessible through their “Krista’s Healthy on the Go” food stations in convenience stores. Called to action by a long but victorious battle with stage 2 cancer in 2007, and stage 4 cancer in 2009 when she was […]

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Interview with Bill Troy, Inc. 500 CEO & Author

Interview with Bill Troy, Inc. 500 CEO & Author

In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, talks with Bill Troy. Bill Troy is an Inc. 500 CEO and a natural-born contrarian who, for 25 years, has helped global brands like Sony, Disney and Nestle see the world from a different perspective. Bill’s forthcoming book, ClickSand: How The Pitchmen of Online Marketing Suck You In and Ruin Your Business, is an explosive […]

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Interview with Don Hutcheson, Entrepreneur & Author

Interview with Don Hutcheson, Entrepreneur & Author

In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Don Hutcheson. Don is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help you find your true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom. He’s never had a “boss” and has created 6 innovative companies in advertising, publishing, coaching […]

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Motivational Mondays Interview

Motivational Mondays Interview

In this episode Derek is on the other side of the interview as a guest on Motivational Mondays, an amazing London-based podcast, hosted by Abigale Otchere. Derek talks about coming from humble beginnings, his years as a Hollywood musician, his rock bottom and overcoming obstacles, celebrating 10 years as an agency owner, how he ultimately measures success, and becoming a legacy entrepreneur. Learn more at […]

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Interview with Melissa Gersin, Shark Tank Veteran and Tranquilo Mat Founder

Interview with Melissa Gersin, Shark Tank Veteran and Tranquilo Mat Founder

In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, talks with Melissa Gersin. Melissa was recently featured on the hit tv show Shark Tank and shares her transformation from maternity RN to inventor and business owner. Based on 5 years of experience as a maternity RN, Melissa invented and designed the Tranquilo Mat – the only portable, versatile soothing mat for babies. Listen in […]

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Interview with Bix and Joe Bickson: Future Hacking….Transformational Conversations

Interview with Bix and Joe Bickson: Future Hacking….Transformational Conversations

In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, talks with Bix & Joe Bickson. Bix Bickson is one of the most important mentors in many executives lives; transforming them and their teams into dynamic, innovative and high- performing organizations. Bix and Joe Bickson have worked with leaders and their teams at Starbucks, Guinness, Lululemon, Escada, Goodyear, Microso , Linde, and many more. Bix […]

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