Interview with Marques Ogden, Former NFL player and Author of Sleepless Nights: The NFL: a Business & Family

Interview with Marques Ogden, Former NFL player and Author of Sleepless Nights: The NFL: a Business & Family

Derek Champagne interviews former NFL player and entrepreneur, Marques Ogden. Marques, the best-selling author of “Sleepless Nights: The NFL: a Business and Family”, talks with Derek about his childhood years, playing in the NFL, his entrepreneurial journey, and leadership lessons along the way. Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired and demonstrated perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define […]

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Interview with Beau Oyler, Shark Tank Veteran & Entrepreneur

Interview with Beau Oyler, Shark Tank Veteran & Entrepreneur

We spoke to Beau Oyler, Shark Tank Veteran and Entrepreneur recently. Beau talks with Derek about his experience on Shark Tank, building a successful company, and some valuable lessons he has learned along the way. Having founded Enlisted Design and Urbio, he has created rich product and brand experiences for fortune 500’s and small startups. He pioneered the design cooperative movement and has a unique […]

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Interview with Jeffrey Shaw, Go-to Portrait Photographer & Author

Interview with Jeffrey Shaw, Go-to Portrait Photographer & Author

Our latest episode features Jeffrey Shaw. Having a keen eye isn’t just for what one sees, but also for what one senses. Jeffrey Shaw, the LINGO guy, has been the go-to portrait photographer for an exclusive clientele for 30+ years. His portraits have appeared on The Oprah Show, CBS News, in “O” Magazine, People Magazine and New York Family Magazine. Jeffrey is also the host of […]

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Stop Wasting Money & Only Do Marketing That Works

Stop Wasting Money & Only Do Marketing That Works

In this episode Derek Champagne shares his interview as a guest on the Lance Tamashiro Show (www.lancetamashiro.com/). Derek talks about his experience as an entrepreneur, success and failures, and how to stop wasting money and only do marketing that works. Derek also shares stories of guerrilla marketing from his days as a Hollywood musician and Sunset Blvd marketer.   Learn more about Derek’s online marketing […]

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Interview with Pamela Gold, Author & Co-Founder of West Village Parents

Interview with Pamela Gold, Author & Co-Founder of West Village Parents

In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Pamela Gold. Pamela grew up on her family’s apple farm in upstate New York, graduated from Yale University, and then entered the business world in NYC where she was the point person on an IPO at the age of 24. Leaving the workforce to start a family, she co-founded West Village Parents and went on to pursue her passion […]

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Interview with Brian Buffini, NY Times Best-Selling Author

Interview with Brian Buffini, NY Times Best-Selling Author

In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Brian Buffini, author of the New York Times best-selling book, The Emigrant Edge: How To Make It Big In America. Brian Buffini emigrated from Ireland at the age of nineteen, with only ninety-two dollars in his pocket. Today, as the founder of Buffini & Company, the largest business training company in North America, he is one of the nation’s […]

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Interview with Karim Bishay, Industry Leading Consultant in Holacracy and Adaptive Organizations

Interview with Karim Bishay, Industry Leading Consultant in Holacracy and Adaptive Organizations

In this episode, host Derek Champagne interviews Karim Bishay. Karim Bishay helps companies became insanely efficient. His purpose at Living Orgs is to empower organizations towards a clear, agile structure and stronger purpose. He is an industry leading consultant in the areas of Holacracy and building Adaptive Organizations. Karim blends a variety of approaches such as Holacracy, GTD, OKR’s, and Emotional Intelligence to help companies […]

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Interview with Aaron Walker, Author of View From the Top

Interview with Aaron Walker, Author of View From the Top

This week Derek Champagne interviews mentor and friend Aaron Walker. Derek is proud to endorse Aaron’s new book, View From The Top, that hits stores nationwide in late June. Dave Ramsey, and many other notable authors, have endorsed this amazing book that shares an inspiring and compelling personal story outlining how to truly live a life of significance. Listeners can preorder to receive 2 amazing […]

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Interview with Dr. Michael Hudson, Teacher, Speaker, Writer, Facilitator, Coach & Ideapreneur

Interview with Dr. Michael Hudson, Teacher, Speaker, Writer, Facilitator, Coach & Ideapreneur

In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Dr. Michael Hudson. Dr. Hudson is a teacher, speaker, writer, facilitator, coach & ideapreneur who can help you Get Your Message HeardTM. Dr. Michael opens up to share a personal and inspiring story that you don’t want to miss! Michael works with Entrepreneurs, Executives and Experts seeking to get clear on their message and […]

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Interview with Bobby Albert, President of Values-Driven Leadership, LLC

Interview with Bobby Albert, President of Values-Driven Leadership, LLC

Bobby Albert is currently president of Values-Driven Leadership, LLC. His passion is to help other leaders build inspiring workplace cultures through values-driven leadership. He is a trusted advisor to small and medium size organizations and their leaders. Grounded in values and powered by the twin engine of enhancing relationships and driving for results, Bobby helps leaders chart a proven path to extraordinary results. Using a […]

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