Anything But Typical

Greg Artzt grew up around entrepreneurs. So it will come as no surprise to hear that early in his career, Greg left being a trader at a hedge fund to start his own business. After the Sandy Hook school shooting, Greg and the other founders of PunchAlert came together to create a solution that would save lives during active shootings and other emergencies. 

In this episode, Greg talks about the evolution of PunchAlert. He discusses having the purpose behind the brand. This being recorded shortly after the Uvalde school shooting in Texas, Greg walks us through exactly how their system would have came into play in that scenario. 

Enjoy an episode filled with lessons you can carry over into your business. Be sure to check out PunchAlert and connect with Greg on LinkedIn.

Joe Farrell has owned Quality Data Systems, a cash automation company, for over 39 years. Now Sean is CEO. In our conversation, we discuss the dynamics of Sean coming into the business after playing professional baseball. Joe shares his background and how QDS was founded. Sean talks about the awkward size of a company with 85 employees that's leaving the small business arena and moving up to a medium sized business.

Both discuss building and maintaining the culture in a growing company. How transparency with employees leads to loyalty and empowerment. Joe talks about the creation of Lionheart Charities and how they are positively impacting their communities.

Be sure to check out Quality Data Systems, and connect with Joe and Sean on LinkedIn.

Roddey Player worked in his father's business as a kid. As a young professional, he moved into the business full time. Roddey then proceeded to work up the company, before taking over as CEO 14 years ago. In this episode, Player shares the insight of growing up in a family business. 

Today, Queen City Audio Video & Appliances is a flourishing retail business. We dive into the difficulties and evolution of retail businesses. We go into leadership styles and decision making. Player shares what he learned in his early years of the business that helped shape how he acts as CEO. Player talks about how the customers, suppliers, and people are the 3 legs of the stool in his business.

Check out Queen City Audio Video & Appliances and connect with Roddey on LinkedIn.

Andy Hilliard, CEO at Accelerance, was in a banking career that was draining his energy. On a cross country skiing trip, Hilliard decided to leave banking to join the Peace Corps. It was in there Peace Corps where he saw first hand how different cultures achieve happiness, as well as business development mistakes and opportunities he could apply to his future.

Today, Hilliard runs a global organization that helps companies find the right outsourcing partners. Hilliard works with businesses in countries throughout the world, where he blends cultures today and enhances everybody's experience. He also takes what he learns with interactions throughout the world to differentiate Accelerance. 

Check out Andy's book Outsource or Else, and connect with him on LinkedIn.

Mike Reimels, owner of Reimels, Miller, Pattera Dentristy, may be one of the most efficient guests we've had on the Anything But Typical Podcast. In this episode, Mike lays out what his day looks like. He minimizes travel time and said "time in the car is wasted". He only does meetings if they are absolutely necessary, and then it needs to be somebody coming to him or via Zoom. Reimels goes well beyond those two nuggets in how he's able to get significantly more done than most business leaders.

Reimels has also grown his business through acquisition. We spend a lot of time discussing how he's ironed out his acquisition process. Mike shares what the things are in the business that he is looking for in order for it to be a good and profitable acquisition. Dr Reimels packs this episode with phenomenal information. Be sure to to check out Reimels Dentistry, or reach out to him at [email protected]. 

"You've got to show up in a chicken costume at their front door if you want them to notice you." That was Andy Pfeiffer's sentiment when talking about all of the distractions and things that are vying for our attention today. Andy, Founder and Principal of Arthur Elliott Marketing Group, approaches marketing and branding with his clients in a manner that gets to the root of how you want to be known. He talks in this episode about how they get insight, ideate, and create for their clients. 

We also go into Andy's evolution of Arthur Elliott. The entrepreneurial journey alone is packed with lessons. So whether you're at a pivotal point in your company's journey, or you're looking to spark ideas around your brand, this is the episode for you. Check out Arthur Elliott, and connect with Andy on LinkedIn.

David Redding's sophomore year of college he had to figure out how to pay for school. On the table was a flyer about ROTC that his roommate received. David joined the Army, and later the Green Beret.

In this episode, Redding shares his lessons and experiences from his military days. "Take the blame, pass the praise." This was his most important lesson learned. Redding also created F3- Fitness, Fellowship, Faith. F3 is a no cost workout group. What began as an invitation to a small group of men has turned into an organization in 7 countries and 48 states. David talks through the story of F3 in this episode.

Be sure to check out F3, David's law firm TLG Law, Redding's site CollisionLearner.com, and connect with David on LinkedIn.

Jason Tuttle had commercial real estate in his blood. Working for his father in the industry, Jason built up his knowledge and understanding. During the Great Recession, Tuttle's resiliency was tested. Yet, he came out the other side stronger than ever and prepared to build and grow his own firm.

In this episode, Jason shares some of the things he looks for when investing in commercial real estate. He talks about deal making, growing rapidly and aggressively, and continuing to move forward. Jason also shares how he navigates prioritizing things like family, health, and fitness with his business.

Connect with Jason on LinkedIn.

Jennifer Guthrie, Founder and CEO of In-Flight Crew Connections, knew she wanted to be a business owner at 16. After trying her hand in multiple industries, she founded In-Flight. 

Jennifer shares with us how she got the business started and evolved from a regional corporate flight attendant service. We go into Jennifer's growth mindset and how she goes about thinking big. We discuss how they handled COVID, which dramatically impacted her business and industry.

In-Flight Crew Connections has also won Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction and Talent Satisfaction awards for 9 straight years. Jennifer shares how they maintain such high quality and with such consistency.

Check out In-Flight Crew Connections and connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn.

Mike Estramonte started his first business at 14 when he and a buddy began painting barns in Upstate New York. Estramonte become a chiropractor and went into business. Today, Dr. Estramonte is the CEO of Starmount Healthcare, a healthcare management company supporting practices with services such as human resources, recruiting, accounting, and more.

In this episode, we talk about how Estramonte took a jackhammer to his garage floor and built a 6 foot deep cold plunge. We dive into what he is doing to maintain his health and biohacking through things like sauna and red light therapy.

When it comes to business, the story we discuss about how Starmount pivoted during the pandemic to be a major player in COVID testing is unbelievably impressive. Dr. Estramonte also shares how he hired 6 former Navy Seals to help with the organization, planning, and execution of testing throughout the state.

Be sure to connect with Dr. Estramonte on LinkedIn.