50th Business Leadership Series Episode

50th Business Leadership Series Episode

In this 50th episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, introduces series one of interviews with Shark Tank veterans. Guests John Radosta (Aqua Arm, Bubble Soccer), Matthew Alexander (Illumibowl), and Karen Posada (The Good Promise) talk about their experience being on Shark Tank. Learn more at www.businessleadershipseries.com Listen to the podcast  

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Interview with Jeremy Barnhart, VP of Franchise Development at Apex Fun Run

Interview with Jeremy Barnhart, VP of Franchise Development at Apex Fun Run

Jeremy Barnhart is a co-owner and VP of Franchise Development at Apex Fun Run. He has a background in accounting/finance and a variety of other business ventures. In this episode, Derek talks with Jeremy about Apex. Apex Fun Run’s passion is to help teachers (10% of the funds raised go to the teacher), as well as students and schools. The company partners with schools to […]

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Interview with Alan Charles: Author of Walking on the Other Side: An Addict’s Journey from Loneliness to Life

Interview with Alan Charles: Author of Walking on the Other Side: An Addict’s Journey from Loneliness to Life

In this episode we interview Alan Charles. Alan shares his about his life of tragedy, loss, success, & addiction as shared in his new book Walking Out the Other Side: An Addict’s Journey from Loneliness to Life. Do you believe in miracles? Alan S. Charles does! For years, he wanted to share what was going on behind his mask. He heard so many others talk about […]

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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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BLS interview with Suzanne Paulinksi, founder of The Rock/Star Advocate, Part 2

BLS interview with Suzanne Paulinksi, founder of The Rock/Star Advocate, Part 2

Derek continues his interview with Suzanne Paulinski, founder of The Rock/Star Advocate. Suzanne talks with our listeners about staying in your lane, not beating yourself up comparing what others are doing, and how to meet your customers where they are so that they will engage with your product in a meaningful way. Listen to the podcast here. Read part 1 here, about Suzanne getting started […]

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Interview with Karen Posada, Founder of The Good Promise

Interview with Karen Posada, Founder of The Good Promise

Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Karen Posada. Karen is Founder of The Good Promise, a quality snack that fuels your brain and your body, leaving you feeling great. Karen talks with Derek about the challenges and lessons learned while boot strapping her startup from a $50,000 family investment to being nationwide in less than 2 years. Karen also talks about the lessons […]

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Interview with Jen Macquarrie, Founder of Bright Habits and Habit Coach

Interview with Jen Macquarrie, Founder of Bright Habits and Habit Coach

This week on the BLS podcast, Jen Macquarrie, habits coach and Founder of Bright Habits talks to Derek about her work. Through her flagship program Upgrade Your Habits, Upgrade Your Life, Jen works one-on-one with clients to help them discover new strategies and uncover mental blocks so that they can begin creating new habits and start showing up in their lives the way they truly […]

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Interview with Sean Keith, Co-Founder and Partner of Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider & Pawlik LLC, (Part 2)

Interview with Sean Keith, Co-Founder and Partner of Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider & Pawlik LLC, (Part 2)

Here is the second part of Derek Champagne’s interview with Sean Keith. Sean Keith is the Co-Founder and Partner of Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider, & Pawlik PLLC. Based in Northwest Arkansas, K.M.B.S.P. is a comprehensive law firm that has a national footprint. Sean talks with Derek about building a successful company, how to manage and motivate a team, dealing with setbacks, and staying motivated. Learn […]

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Interview with Tom Schwab, of The Interview Valet

Interview with Tom Schwab, of The Interview Valet

Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Tom Schwab in this week’s BLS podcast. Tom Schwab knows how to build an online business. Marketing at its heart is starting a conversation with someone who could be an ideal customer. Tom helps small business owners, entrepreneurs and solo- prenuers get featured on leading podcasts their prospects are already listening. Then he shows them how to […]

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BLS Interview with Henry Ho, Co-founder and Partner at Field Agent, Part 1

BLS Interview with Henry Ho, Co-founder and Partner at Field Agent, Part 1

Derek Champagne (CEO of The Artist Evolution) and Jay MaGee (Brand Outreach Coordinator at The Artist Evolution) interview Henry Ho, Co-founder and Partner at Field Agent. Henry discusses the process of starting his revolutionary app, staying ahead of competition, and how to effectively lead a team. Field Agent is a revolutionary iPhone App that that allows businesses and individuals to gather the information they need […]

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