Bet on You

Coach Jay Izso is the real deal.  In this Bet on You Radio episode, he shares how he was able to pull himself up after career missteps and mistakes.  Jay’s sage wisdom, and pointed guidance, will inspire you to live your life on purpose, while building high quality relationships that serve as a source of enduring inspiration.

Independent film maker Rich Brauer offers an inside glimpse into the magical world of film making.  Not only does he share what makes a film set joyful, but reminds us the value of journey – not the destination.  In this episode, you’ll hear a true craftsman remind us that if you love what you do, it will never feel like work.

“Thursday is the New Friday” author Joe Sanok joins us on Bet on You Radio to discuss how to work fewer hours, make more money, and spend more time doing whatever it is we want to do in life.  If you're looking for some very practical ways to restructure your time and live your life with intention, tune in!  

Show Notes - 

Listening to birds sing boosts mood, mental well-being for up to 8 hours: https://studyfinds.org/song-birds-mood-mental-wellbeing/

How to Ask Your Boss for a Four Day WorkWeek: https://hbr.org/2021/09/how-to-ask-your-boss-for-a-4-day-workweek

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer: https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379

Get Joe's book - "Thursday Is the New Friday" - on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Thursday-New-Friday-Fewer-Hours/dp/1400225981/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=rklGo&content-id=amzn1.sym.1bcf206d-941a-4dd9-9560-bdaa3c824953&pf_rd_p=1bcf206d-941a-4dd9-9560-bdaa3c824953&pf_rd_r=F0HGRZP93FYBCDZCG64E&pd_rd_wg=pmEtP&pd_rd_r=21f1cdfb-9c19-4856-87f5-c09b124133b3&pd_rd_i=1400225981

“Don’t ‘major’ in ‘minors.’”  That guidance is direct from Will Kitchen, a leader who urges us all to follow our passions, build our network, and focus on the big picture.  In this “Bet on You” episode, you’re going to hear a host of sage guidance that you can immediately apply to your life on how to find success, joy, and surprise at every stage of your career.  Will’s journey has included a global leadership role at IBM and entrepreneurial pursuits, and he’s currently one of the directors at the “Office of Possibilities” at Northwestern Michigan College.

The secret sauce to Allison Beers’ success at building her event planning company is her focus on relationships.  She not only loves networking, but making introductions in the hopes that new connections are formed — for herself or for others.  Hear Allison talk about growing her business, Events North, and learn how to build relationships for mutual benefit.

After 3 rejections in 10 years, the Porters from ActionGlow finally earned a coveted spot on Shark Tank ---and scored a deal with Robert Herjavec! Hear how they did it!

It’s a story of resilience, determination, and persistence. They never gave up betting on themselves, and it paid off!

Join host Angie Witkowski, Keynote Speaker and Executive Coach, as she and Ben Whiting, Entrepreneurship Keynote Speaker as they interview ActionGlow Founders Dakota and Garret Porter for the Bet on You Show, a show dedicated to business leadership and entrepreneurs. 

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Garret and Dakota Porter started ActionGlow a company that creates LED lights for sports equipment, at ages 13 and 16 respectively. They worked hard to develop a business plan, raise money, and learned how to manufacture and sell their products. 

They had always dreamed of making a deal with Shark Tank, to capitalize and leverage the sharks’ success. They first applied in 2012, but were not big enough or ready. As they continued to grow and develop their business, they auditioned a 2nd and 3rd time, but still did not earn a spot on the show.

Finally, in 2022, they decided to apply to the program once more time. They hired sponsors and researched how to be successful. Their business had grown, and they had better sales numbers and a more mature business. This time, persistence and hard work paid off; they made it to the show!

Garret and Dakota proposed a deal of $200,000 at a 15% stake. While some of the sharks were concerned about the possibility of knockoffs, shark Robert Herjavec made a counteroffer of $200,000 at a 30% stake, which Dakota and Garret accepted. 

It was a huge success!

In this episode, learn all about:

• How it took resilience and grit to get on Shark Tank. They had to bet on themselves and overcome rejection. They had to learn, grow, and continue to build their business acumen. 

• How Garret and Dakota found and selected sponsors to help them prepare for the Shark Tank interview.

• How the Shark Tank process works, from arriving on set to lights, camera, action!

• How to have the courage to sustain a grilling from the sharks, in the spotlight.

• And for the lucky few that get a deal, how to work with the sharks after the show. 

Also learn about Garret and Dakota’s business advice:

• How to think outside the box in order to develop a product and to gain the attention of your customers?

• How to work with other professionals in an effort to grow your business

Lessons Learned: Bet on You

Listen in and hear the inspiring story of persistence, resilience, and perseverance. 

Garret and Dakota bet on themselves again and again. They took risks and had the courage, confidence and clarity to bet on themselves, even when they were rejected the first three times. They never gave up and continued to learn, grow, built momentum, and consulted and trained with sponsors - - and all that hard work finally paid off!

How to Connect with our guest speakers, Dakota and Garret Porter:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dakota-porter-9b042555/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/garret-porter-5b532212b/ https://actionglow.com/pages/contact-us

How to Connect with our host, Angie Witkowski:

Website: https://www.angiewitkowski.com/

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SPARK: https://amzn.to/3KpBdmU 

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About Angie Witkowski 

Angie Witkowski is a New York Times best-selling author of the business books “SPARK,” “Bet on You,” and “Leading from the Front.” She has been a coach inside some of the world’s best businesses and has shared a keynote stage with some of the most influential leaders of our time. Angie served as an officer in the Marine Corps and holds a BA and MBA from the University of Michigan. She is a CEO and multi-million-dollar entrepreneur as well as a co-owner of Morsels (https://www.morselsbakery.com/), a coffee and bakery in downtown Traverse City, MI.

John U. Bacon is an author, sports columnist, and, as referred to by Good Morning America, the “Real Ted Lasso.”  When John became the Huron High School River Rat’s hockey coach, they had the worst record in the country.  In three years, he turned them into champions.  Hear the Two Rules that he taught his team that turned out to be the secrets of their success.

As we get ready to start a brand new year, we're taking a look back at all the great conversations we've had since starting Bet On You last fall -- and look ahead to all the exciting stuff in store for 2023!

Steven Pressfield is best known for his novel "The Legend of Bagger Vance," which was adapted into a film directed by Robert Redford. His book “Gates of Fire” is taught at the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the Marine Corps Basic School at Quantico. Aside from fiction, he is also known for his series of books on writing, including "The War of Art," "Do The Work," and "Turning Pro."

Nick Nissley isn't your average college president.  While his path to higher education wasn't paved smoothly, once there he received an education that launched a career that included several pivots to get to where he is today.  As the President of Northwestern Michigan College, he's passionate about ensuring educate for every community member - from elementary student to adult.  Listen in and hear an amazing story of resilience, leadership, and agility.