Coffee with Jon - Think Big. Get Unstuck. Grow Your Business

Jon, Randall, and John discuss how to scale your business.

For his entire career, John K. Murphy ("Murph") has helped owners of private businesses set the optimal strategic direction, prepare for and facilitate M&A transactions and achieve accelerated growth acting in an advisory board-type role. Murph was an investment banker for over twenty years and started a strategic M&A consulting practice in mid-2004.

He helps private business owners prepare and position for major strategic events like the sale of the company, capital raise, accelerating growth to the next level, and shareholder transitions. His investment banking experience and "think like a buyer, not an owner" perspective help him identify the positives and/or weak spots of his clients. He helps fix the negatives and accentuate the positives to create a more valuable business. For those clients who choose to sell or raise capital, Murph helps them interview and pick the best transaction team, and choose the best transaction structure and buyer/investor.

Murph's independent perspective and experience provide his clients with the best guidance for their strategic, growth, liquidity, succession, and shareholder transition needs.

Murph graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BBA in Finance and Marketing, and the University of Chicago with an MBA in Finance.

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Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected] Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Connect with John K. Murphy:

Website: http://jkmurphyadvisors.com

Jon talks with Bill Bice, CEO of boomtime, about how he tackled marketing as a technology problem by building the first marketing-as a-service platform and how following the data can help you scale your business faster. Bill Bice has always been an entrepreneur, starting his first company at age 14, putting on road races with corporate sponsors. At 18, he started ProLaw Software, the first integrated ERP for law frms. After selling the company to Thomson Reuters, Bill became a VC as a founding partner in the Verge Fund, investing in high tech, high growth companies in the Southwest.

One of the core things that Bill has learned in building and investing in companies is that the go-to- market is always the hardest part of growing a business. He got so frustrated in trying to get great marketing for his companies that he decided to tackle the problem. A programmer at heart, Bill founded boomtime, tackling marketing as a technology problem. It turns out that when you follow the data, really good things happen. That's why boomtime built the world's first marketing-as a-service platform: fuse. boomtime's marketing strategists follow the data: they already know what will work. Instead of reinventing the wheel, boomtime applies proven marketing techniques at scale.

Book Description: B2B Marketing Playbook: what we've learned from following the data from hundreds of B2B companies, laying out exactly what you need to do to grow.

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected] Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Connect with Bill Bice:

Website: www.boomtime.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/billbice?lang=en

Jon and Bryan discuss how to build your brand in today's market.

For the better half of his life, Bryan didn't belong to the common narrative of the world. Sports teams he didn't make, friend groups he didn't fit into, a fraternity he dropped after one week in rush, and jobs where his potential was tied to a direct report's approval.

Simply, Bryan wasn't on the right path and didn't know how to articulate it until he hit a quarter-life crisis (rock bottom) his junior year of college. Through self-discovery, Bryan became clear on his individuality, leading him to find a new community propelling him to stand out fully on his own and find the path that was meant for him all along – entrepreneurship.

Traversing this pathway hasn't been easy. However, what it has provided Bryan is a chance to show up every day personally and professionally 100% authentically as himself. On this journey, Bryan has been able to help build multiple startups at the center of helping others find their pathways by building tribes of their own and sharing their voices. Today that represents BW Missions where he helps transform experts into thought leaders such as Allen Gannett (Author of The Creative Curve), Rick Smith (CEO Axon formerly TASER), Denise Gosnell (Head of Data at DataStax), and many more.

Bryan has been given the opportunity to share this message of crafting pathways to belonging in Thrive Global, PRSUIT, NGEN Summit, UGA Terry College of Business, and countless podcasts. His clients' messages have also been shared in Forbes, INC, Morning Brew, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and more.

As Robin Williams asks "What Will Your Verse Be?" in Dead Poets Society, we shape the verses that help the people stand out and build their path forward that will connect them with others in a meaningful way.

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected] Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Connect with Bryan Wish:

Website: https://bwmissions.com/ – bryanwish.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanwish/

Jon talks with Rich Keller, Founder of Catalyst Branding Foundations: SCORE, about how to find your unique approach to personal and venture branding.

Rich Keller, Motivational Speaker & Personal Branding Guru Rich brings a unique approach to personal branding. He understands the challenges associated with trying to discover what makes you Stand-out. He has learned that you can Conquer life's Obstacles and Reach Excellence when you uncover your core value, which he defines as who you are…NOT what you do.

Using examples from iconic brands, Rich leverages his marketing expertise to lead an interactive discussion about how discovering your core value and labeling it with 'One Word' will challenge you to think differently.

Rich captivates audiences when he shares his career and personal struggles, including his battles with cancer. His journey will inspire you to view your identity through a new lens by answering, with 'One Word', the question that changed his life: How do you add value?

His empowering story of victory will motivate you to craft your personal brand in 'One Word' and turn it into your greatest asset!

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected] Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Connect with Rich Keller:

Website: https://therichkeller.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therichkeller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richskeller/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichSKeller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richskeller/

Kathryn and Michael K. Redman are sweethearts, best friends, and the husband-and-wife team behind Half a Bubble Out (HaBO), a marketing and business consulting firm. They're also founders of HaBO Village, a membership website which helps leaders build Passion & Provision companies, full of profit, purpose, and legacy. For more than 17 years, they have helped business leaders across the world grow their companies through marketing, business coaching, and leadership development. Kathryn and Michael have both taught at the university level and are frequent guest speakers. They currently reside in their hometown of Chico, California, where they love going to work every day.

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Twitter: @jdwoskin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

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

Website: https://jondwoskin.com/

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

Email: [email protected]

Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Connect with Kathryn and Michael Redman:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-redman-069b006/

https://www.facebook.com/HalfaBubbleOut/

Twitter: @kathrynjredman

Instagram: @HalfaBubbleOut

http://www.fulfilledthebook.com/

In the Season 10 Finale, the fellas wax poetic on the importance of stepping away from time to time.

Everybody deserves a break sometimes. Make the most of it!

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Twitter: @jdwoskin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

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

Website: https://jondwoskin.com/

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

Email: [email protected]

Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Jon and Randall talk with Mohnish Soundararajan, author of "How to Take Notes at the Speed of Light", and the founder of SIGNATURE, a one-man production studio for authors and entrepreneurs who need help positioning their platform and crafting their best work—from copywriting to design.

Mohnish Soundararajan is the author of "How to Take Notes at the Speed of Light," and the founder of SIGNATURE, a one-man production studio for authors and entrepreneurs who need help positioning their platform and crafting their best work—from copywriting to design.

He's worked on projects for New York Times and Wall Street bestselling authors like Ryan Holiday (author of The Obstacle is The Way, The Daily Stoic, and Stillness is the Key) and Robert Greene (author of The 48 Laws of Power, Mastery, The Laws of Human Nature) and he's helped authors design their books, position their platforms, and get their books into the world over at SIGNATURE.

He was the host of the show Moonwalk—a high-production, narrative podcast—with over 150,000+ downloads, a spot on iTunes New and Noteworthy, and much fanfare from his mother. He's interviewed everyone from TIME's Person of the Year (the woman who sequenced the Ebola virus) to people who create imaginary friends inside their heads.

He's currently in the middle of writing another book—but as of right now, it's under wraps. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected] Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Connect with Mohnish Soundararajan:

Website: www.mohnish.net – https://www.thisissignature.com/ Book – How to Take Notes at the Speed of Light: https://www.mohnish.net/book

Jon and J.J. discuss how to keep your team engaged during a changing market.

J.J. Reifler is the Principal-Chief Operating Officer at KIG Insurance.

Created to serve the community by offering commercial, personal, and life & health insurance products, William Korotkin founded the Korotkin Agency in 1913. The Korotkin Agency continued to grow throughout the years at the direction of William's sons, Milton and Donald, who built a strong customer base and a respected reputation for the agency. Today, the agency is under the leadership of Milton's son, Kenneth Korotkin, who has taken insurance and customer service to a new level. New types of insurance have been added in response to social and technological changes. Standard policies have been updated to fit the needs of clients as well. As they have in the past, Korotkin Insurance Group will continue to meet the insurance needs of the community with commitment, dedication, and responsibility to those they serve.

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected] Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Connect with J.J. Reifler:

Website: http://www.getkig.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KorotkinInsurance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetKIG Instagram: http://instagram.com/getkig

Peter bootstrapped his successful software company from an idea in 2008 to a multi-million dollar exit in 2018... without capital, investors, or partners. Peter knows how to inspire people by tapping into their unique purposes. Peter is a truly fascinating and multifaceted guy, with decades of experience in speaking to audiences about his business knowledge, inspirational journey, and human behavioral insight. Though Peter struggled through school with undiagnosed ADHD, he was admitted to and graduated from the University of California Irvine in Political Science. Post-college he became a traveling speaker and salesman, chalking up over 3000 presentations and living in over 22 major cities. Peter went on to found a successful advertising agency and software platform, dedicated to financial service professionals. He quickly became the industry guru, writing numerous books, including one of his best-selling works "The Brand Called You", "The Personal Branding Phenomenon" and his newest book "Leadership Power". He now pursues his passion for humanity and the planet - he sincerely believes that all people and organizations have a special role in perpetuating the survival of our species, our civilization, and our planet. He speaks thoughtfully and passionately about the need for Transformational Leadership in today's world.

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Twitter: @jdwoskin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

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

Website: https://jondwoskin.com/

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

Email: [email protected]

Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Connect with Peter Montoya:

https://thriveunion.org/

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

https://twitter.com/thriveunion

https://www.facebook.com/ThriveUnion/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAcS_Zq_R20vYe_AMYsFikg/videos

Jon talks with CEO, Siddharth Rajsekar, AKA Sidz. For the last seven years, Sidz has been running a digital agency that has represented clients like Robert Kiyosaki, Jack Canfield, Tony Robbins, and many more. They discuss how to get clients in the door with the right digital strategy!

Siddharth Rajsekar, AKA Sidz, is a musician turned digital geek. For the last seven years, Sidz has been running a digital agency that has represented clients like Robert Kiyosaki, Jack Canfield, Tony Robbins, and many more. He's the creator of the Freedom Business Model and is on a mission to create a million digital leaders. He currently nurtures one of India's largest tribe of coaches and experts who are building their own digital ecosystems.

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: [email protected] Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Connect with Siddharth Rajsekar:

Website: https://siddharthrajsekar.com/