Episode 13: Entrepreneur, Inventor and Innovator - Louis Foreman - CEO and Founder at Enventys Partners

Sponsored By: Shotgun Eddie & Company

Host: Michael Charobee *Alias "The Chief" * - CEO & Founder at Shotgun Eddie & Company

Guest Name: Louis Foreman

Guest Company: Enventys Partners

Date Recorded: December 17, 2018

Our Podcast guest for Episode 13 is Louis Foreman - CEO and Founder at Enventys Partners

Louis Foreman is a prolific inventor, product developer, innovation enthusiast & small business entrepreneur. In the past 20 years, Louis has created nine successful startups & orchestrated the creation of more than 20 others. In recent years, he’s been called upon by Congress to share his point of view on patent reform & by major media outlets for his insights & commentary on entrepreneurship.

Louis’ passion for innovation extends to America’s next generation & he frequently addresses schools & universities to encourage students of all ages to embrace entrepreneurship & innovation.

Enventys Partners is a vertically-integrated product development, crowdfunding and inbound marketing agency. The award winning agency combines product development services, that take entrepreneurs and established companies from napkin sketch to production, with digital marketing expertise to bring innovative products to market. As a global leader in product development and marketing for more than 15 years, with five offices in the US and one in Asia, Enventys Partners designs, prototypes, manufactures, fulfills, crowdfunds and markets new products and startup businesses. This provides entrepreneurs and enterprise companies with a one-stop solution for all of their go-to-market needs. Enventys Partners has raised more than $100 million for clients through crowdfunding and been involved in the development, prototyping, launching and/or marketing of over 1,000 products. To get started, visit EnventysPartners.com.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enventyspartners

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EP_Innovation

Website: https://enventyspartners.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisforeman/

Resources:

Start100: https://www.start100.com/

Louis Foreman Website: https://louisforeman.com/

Episode 12 is Jim Schafer - Co-Founder & QB Jeff Walker Co-Founder & GM at The Mantiques Network

The Mantiques Network was conceived and founded in 2014 by Jim Schafer owner of Jim Schafer’s Antiques for the past 30 years and Jeff Walker former eBay Store owner, Car Museum Director and 28 year veteran executive in the Coin Operated Amusement Industry and located in Southern California. We buy, sell and restore antique collectibles and ship all over the world, along with reality show videos for our customers to see what happens behind the scenes at our store. One call is all you need to shop, restore and we ship your items to you. Subscribe to our YouTube page to be the first to see our newest products listed. https://www.youtube.com/c/MantiquesNetworkShow The Ultimate Shopping Experience and Social Network for the Vintage Collector and Enthusiast. http://www.mantiquesnetwork.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMantiquesNetwork/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MantiquesNetworkShow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantiquesnetwork/

Website: http://www.mantiquesnetwork.com/

Date Recorded: December 10, 2018

Episode Name: Episode 12: Vintage Entrepreneurs - The Mantiques Network - Jim Schafer and Jeff Walker

Sponsored By: Shotgun Eddie & Company

Host: Michael Charobee *Alias "The Chief" * - CEO & Founder at Shotgun Eddie & Company

Guest Name: Jim Schafer and Jeff Walker

Guest Company: The Mantiques Network

Guest Title: Jim Schafer - Co-Founder & QB Jeff Walker Co-Founder & GM at The Mantiques Network

Episode 11 is Patrick Oborn - Tech Entrepreneur, Expert Technology Advisor and Co-Founder at Telarus.

Telarus is a value added distributor that holds contracts with the world's leading cloud voice, contact center, and cybersecurity providers. We make it easier and more profitable for trusted advisors to sell and source UCaaS and Contact Center solutions. Our patented GeoQuote platform combines real-time carrier pricing with advanced research features and branded proposals. Telarus' experienced sales staff is strategically focused on enterprise WAN and high-capacity bandwidth solutions, making it easier to find the best offer, every time. For its part, Telarus has been named the top master agent by the members of the Telecom Association in each of the past three years, the first and only company in the carrier channel to accomplish this feat. Whether you are a top producer or a voice-and-data expert just starting out on your own, there is a place for you in the Telarus community. https://www.telarus.com/

Patrick Oborn chats about disruptive technologies that are changing businesses today.

About Shotgun Eddie & Company:

There's this little-known business posse called Shotgun Eddie & Company. Hardly anybody is talking about it. But when you learn how to join their posse, you'll see a huge difference in transforming your business and how fast you can create massive growth. https://www.shotguneddie.com

References

Podcast Website: https://www.fistfulofadvisors.com

Website: https://www.telarus.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickoborn/

Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickoborn/

Episode 10 is Laurie Leonard - President and Call Center Expert at Suite 1000 - A 24 Hour Outsourced Call Center.

SUITE 1000 is a live, 24/7 telephone answering service based in Charlotte, NC. They design custom answering solutions for local, regional and national clients. Their job is to ensure that our customers never lose a business opportunity! SUITE 1000 provides both sales and customer service support in a variety of industries. They can handle calls after-hours, take overflow calls during busy periods, or handle all of the calls for specific types of situations or projects. What makes us different is our "No Surprises Pledge". They pledge to keep their clients in control of their costs and in control of their caller's satisfaction. There are no surprises, no hidden fees and no long-term contracts. They keep their customers by delivering results! https://www.suite1000.com/

About Shotgun Eddie & Company:

There's this little-known business posse called Shotgun Eddie & Company. Hardly anybody is talking about it. But when you learn how to join their posse, you'll see a huge difference in transforming your business and how fast you can create massive growth.

References

Website: https://www.suite1000.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieeleonard/

Episode 9 is Brent Chapman -Chief Information Officer at RoundPoint Mortgaging Servicing Corporation.

Brent was selected as Charlotte North Carolina's Business Journal 40 Under 40 and a finalist for both Dallas Texas CIO of the Year and 2018 Charlotte North Carolina CIO of the Year sponsored by InspireCIO and the Dallas and Charlotte Business Journal respectively. This episode is hosted by Michael Charobee *Alias "The Chief" CEO & Founder at Shotgun Eddie & Company.

About RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation (LinkedIn October 2018)

Founded in 2007, RoundPoint delivers innovative solutions for managing an array of residential mortgages. The Charlotte-based company leverages its wealth of experience in managing highly complex servicing relationships to provide superior value to its diverse client base, which includes international and regional banks, credit unions, private equity firms, and hedge funds. RoundPoint is dedicated to providing best-in-class customer service to its homeowners and institutional clients. RoundPoint is licensed to service loans in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S Virgin Islands and is publicly rated by Fitch Ratings (RPS3+, RSS3+) and Standard & Poor’s (Average). As an approved Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA servicer, the company has market-leading expertise servicing loans in accordance with agency guidelines and managing the complex servicing requirements of loans involved in both FDIC loss share and structured loan sale transactions.

NMLS ID # 18188

RoundPoint supports Equal Housing Opportunity

https://www.rpmservicing.com/

About Shotgun Eddie & Company:

There's this little-known business posse called Shotgun Eddie & Company. Hardly anybody is talking about it. But when you learn how to join their posse, you'll see a huge difference in transforming your business and how fast you can create massive growth. https://www.shotguneddie.com

References

Website: https://www.rpmservicing.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentrchapman/

Our Podcast guest for Episode 8 is Chad Jenkins - Chief Executive Officer at Jenkins Group. To sum up Chad in one word would be...ELITE. Just take a look at his resume where he played NCAA colegiate football as the Quarterback at the United State Military Academy at West Point during our country's most difficult time 9/11. Chad has held multiple leadership roles in highest roles in protecting our country as Captain and Platoon Leader for the US Army to Platoon Leader and General Field Commander for the US Army's 75th Ranger Regiment to Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and now is helping the private sector as an Entrepreneur & CEO at Jenkins Group while being an expert guest commentator for Fox News. On top of this go read the book about his journey called "All American" written by Steve Eubanks. Click here to buy the book: https://amzn.to/2Otzbp7

This episode is hosted by Michael Charobee *Alias "The Chief" CEO & Founder at Shotgun Eddie & Company.

About Jenkins Group

The Jenkins Group helps prevent and respond to potential security risks and threats in order to keep you, your family and your company safe. Founded by a former FBI agent, member of the Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment and West Point graduate, Jenkins Group is a premier security solutions firm for high net worth individuals, private companies, educational institutions and government agencies. Based in Palm Beach County, Florida, Jenkins Group is a recognized leader in security consulting, crisis management, intelligence services and counter-terrorism training.The Jenkins Group staff includes highly trained, disciplined professionals with knowledge and experience earned through exemplary careers in the FBI, United States Military Special Operations, and numerous federal and state law enforcement agencies. http://www.jenkins-group.com/

About Shotgun Eddie & Company:

Shotgun Eddie & Company is a firm of advisors helping business executives disrupt their marketplace, embrace change and attack new business opportunities.

Our “Fistful of Advisors” are destined to help you achieve RESULTS, MOMENTUM & the IMPACT to change your business through strategy and technology.

Engage Shotgun Eddie & Company today as your trusted firm of advisors “riding shotgun” alongside of you on your mission for creating new levels of business success. https://www.shotguneddie.com/

Are you looking for a C-Suite Advisor?

Are you an Entrepreneur struggling to grow your sales?

Is your business looking to invest in NEW technologies but just don't have the time to vet out new vendors?

Engage one of our fractional C-Level Advisors: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Sales Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer. Visit our website today at: https://www.shotguneddie.com/

References

Website: http://www.jenkins-group.com/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/jenkins-group-llc/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-jenkins-4b0352158/

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Episode 7: Mike Fleming - CTO and TR Williams - Director Project Management at E-dreamz

Our Podcast guests for Episode 7 is Mike Fleming - Chief Technology Officer and TR Williams - Director of Project Management at E-dreamz. Mike and TR are experts in hosting data center and cloud applications for Enterprise eCommerce businesses supporting both B2B and B2C marketplaces. In our Podcast we discuss how E-dreamz helps businesses design eCommerce websites for today's ever changing business environment. This episode is hosted by Michael Charobee *Alias "The Chief" CEO & Founder at Shotgun Eddie & Company.

About E-dreamz:

Located in Charlotte, NC, E-dreamz, Inc. is the premier eCommerce Solutions Agency in the Carolinas for B2B and B2C top-tier businesses. They design, build, support and market enterprise-level eCommerce properties using their Echo by E-dreamz website software platform. Reach more customers, increase revenue, lower cost of acquisition and build your brand for future growth by working E-dreamz today. https://www.edreamz.com/

About Shotgun Eddie & Company:

Shotgun Eddie & Company is a firm of advisors helping business executives disrupt their marketplace, embrace change and attack new business opportunities.

Our “Fistful of Advisors” are destined to help you achieve RESULTS, MOMENTUM & the IMPACT to change your business through strategy and technology.

Engage Shotgun Eddie & Company today as your trusted firm of advisors “riding shotgun” alongside of you on your mission for creating new levels of business success. https://www.shotguneddie.com/

Are you looking for a C-Suite Advisor?

Engage one of our fractional C-Level Advisors: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Sales Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer.

Visit our website today at: https://shotguneddie.com/

Episode 7 Podcast References

Website: https://www.edreamz.com/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-dreamz/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-fleming-2498389/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/teurinwilliams/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edreamz

Twitter: https://twitter.com/edreamz

Episode 6 with Michael Orell - VP of Marketing & Channel Sales at Atomic Onsite.

Michael is an expert in Marketing and Channel Sales as it relates to Data Center Decommissioning. Atomic On Site is focused on helping businesses decommission their data center assets and IT Infrastructure assets and turn those assets into cash. In our Podcast we discuss how Atomic On Site helps businesses turn their technology assets into cash. This episode is hosted by Michael Charobee *Alias "The Chief" CEO & Founder at Shotgun Eddie & Company.

About Atomic Onsite:

Located in Atlanta, GA, Atomic On Site is a Data Center Deconstruction Firm dedicated to helping business make money on decommissioning legacy technology hardware and data center assets. http://atomiconsite.com/

About Shotgun Eddie & Company:

Shotgun Eddie & Company is a firm of advisors helping business executives disrupt their marketplace, embrace change and attack new business opportunities.

Our “Fistful of Advisors” are destined to help you achieve RESULTS, MOMENTUM & the IMPACT to change your business through strategy and technology.

Engage Shotgun Eddie & Company today as your trusted firm of advisors “riding shotgun” alongside of you on your mission for creating new levels of business success. https://www.shotguneddie.com/

Are you looking for a C-Suite Advisor?

Engage one of our fractional C-Level Advisors: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Sales Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer. Visit our website today at: https://shotguneddie.com/

References

Website: http://atomiconsite.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miorell/

Episode 5: Matt Donato - Co-Founder & Managing Partner at HuntSource | Business Culture & Information Security

Our Podcast guest for Episode 5 is Matt Donato - Co-Founder & Managing Partner @ HuntSource. Matt is a subject matter expert in Business Culture as it relates to Information Security. HuntSource is dedicated to the technology sector with an emphasis in Cyber Security, Network Infrastructure Security, Application Security, IT Governance, Risk, & Compliance Executive Search, Staffing, and Project Management Solutions. We talk about Business Culture as it relates to Information Security, Security Jobs and the future of hiring and managing information security professionals.

About HuntSource

Located in Charlotte, NC, HuntSource is a workforce solutions firm dedicated to the technology domain. Specialty areas include Cyber & Information Security, Governance Risk & Compliance, & Data Intelligence. Services include staffing, executive search and project solutions. HuntSource is industry agnostic, customer-centric, and results-driven.

References

Website: https://huntsource.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdonato/

Episode 4: Protecting Your Business with a CISO Advisor - Cybersecurity, Security Awareness & Healthcare Information Security with Terry Ziemniak - President at North Wonders

Healthcare Information Security and Cybersecurity Threats. Our Podcast guest for Episode 4 is Terry Ziemniak - Founder & President at North Wonders a Security Awareness organization that develops and supports safe behaviors an habits in individuals to help protect them and their organizations from today's threats. Terry has the following certifications: Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). We talk about Charlotte North Carolina, Chicago Illnois, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Information Security, GDPR, Email Compromise, Black Hat, FBI, Ransomware, Chief Information Security Officer, CISO, Risk, Compliance, Protecting your business

About North Wonders: We work with clients to understand their particular risks and concerns to create and execute security awareness programs addressing their needs. We build communities of security-minded users by providing focused, timely and meaningful content to foster the necessary behaviors and habits to protect themselves and their organization from today's cybersecurity threats.

References

Website: https://www.northwonders.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terryziemniak/