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 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 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 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 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 Jen Grisanti, TV Executive and Consultant

Interview with Jen Grisanti, TV Executive and Consultant

We had a great chat with tv executive and consultant, Jen Grisanti, about being the active hero in your own story. International speaker Jen Grisanti is an acclaimed Story/Career Consultant at Jen Grisanti Consultancy, Inc. Grisanti is also a Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, a former studio executive, a blogger for The Huffington Post and author of Story Line: Finding Gold […]

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Interview with Aaron Walker, Entrepreneur and Coach

Interview with Aaron Walker, Entrepreneur and Coach

Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews successful entrepreneur and coach Aaron Walker. Aaron talks with us about the meaning of success, growing from personal tragedy, and living a purpose-filled life. Learn more at www.viewfromthetop.com     Listen to the Podcast

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Interview with Jeff McManus,Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi

Interview with Jeff McManus,Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi

Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution interviews Jeff McManus. Jeff talks with Derek about how companies and universities can build effective training programs and systems that promote an individual’s innate ability to grow. Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants…he grows people…he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with […]

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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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BLS interview with Suzanne Paulinksi, founder of The Rock/Star Advocate, Part 1

BLS interview with Suzanne Paulinksi, founder of The Rock/Star Advocate, Part 1

Derek talks to Suzanne Paulinski, founder of The Rock/Star Advocate. Suzanne talks 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. Learn more at www.therockstaradvocate.com   Derek: Welcome to the Business Leadership Series, where our goal is to […]

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