Commercial Free

On this episode of Commercial Free, Matt Halloran speaks with Steven Brennan about how he helps people to get their voice out onto the marketplace. We also dive into how to attract your perfect client and how Matt co-founded his business. 

The discussion with Matt:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:47  Matt Introduces himself

• 02:26 How Matt gets to interview amazing people everyday

• 03:17 How I got introduced to Matt

• 04:54 Podcasting a medium 

• 06:15 The importance of having a niche 

• 08:54 Selling vs helping mindset

• 11:12 How to have people come to you

To learn more about ProudMouth you can check them out at https://proudmouth.com

Connect with Matt Halloran on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthalloranpm/

Connect with BRENNCAST and Commercial Free:

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• Instagram: Steven Brennan

• LinkedIn: Steven Brennan

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On this episode of Commercial Free, Michael Curcio speaks with Steven Brennan about what it’s like to work in the fastest growing industry in the world. Michael talks about the struggles and successes that it took to get CDL Last Mile to where it is today. We also get an insight to his personal life and how he got to where he is today!

The discussion with Michael:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:36 Michael Introduces himself

• 00:59 Insight to how CDL Last Mile started

• 02:09 Projects CDL Last Mile is currently working on

• 03:35 When CDL Last Mile celebrated a huge win

• 04:34 Discuss the value of customer service

• 06:30 We dive into important lessons Michael has learned over the years

• 09:07 Being on time to places

To learn more about CDL Last Mile you can check them out at https://cdldelivers.com

Connect with Michael Curcio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcurcio44/

Connect with BRENNCAST and Commercial Free:

• BRENNCAST

• Instagram: Steven Brennan

• LinkedIn: Steven Brennan

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On this episode of Commercial Free, Manny Gutierrez speaks with Steven Brennan about what it’s like to build a CrossFit gym from the ground up. Manny talks about the struggles and successes that it took to bring the gym to life. We also get an insight to his personal life and how he got to where he is today!

To learn more about CrossFit OZP you can check them out at www.crossfitozp.com

Check out their instagram page here: https://instagram.com/crossfitozp?utm_medium=copy_link

Connect with Manny Gutierrez on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mannylemanz?utm_medium=copy_link

Connect with BRENNCAST and Commercial Free:

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• Instagram: Steven Brennan

• LinkedIn: Steven Brennan

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On this episode of Commercial Free, Manny Gutierrez speaks with Steven Brennan about what it’s like to build a CrossFit gym from the ground up. Manny talks about the struggles and successes that it took to bring the gym to life. We also get an insight to his personal life and how he got to where he is today!

To learn more about CrossFit OZP you can check them out at www.crossfitozp.com

Check out their instagram page here: https://instagram.com/crossfitozp?utm_medium=copy_link

Connect with Manny Gutierrez on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mannylemanz?utm_medium=copy_link

Connect with BRENNCAST and Commercial Free:

• BRENNCAST

• Instagram: Steven Brennan

• LinkedIn: Steven Brennan

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On this episode of Commercial Free, Kate Krause speaks with Steven Brennan about what it was like to grow up in a house full of swimmers. We spoke about how sometimes an injury in a sport can lead to amazing possibilities that may have never been dreamt about, and some other great topics you may have never heard of.

To learn more about Rising Tide Effect you can check them out at https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/rising-tide-effect/

Check out their awesome instagram page here: https://instagram.com/risingtideeffect?utm_medium=copy_link

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• Instagram: Steven Brennan

• LinkedIn: Steven Brennan

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On this episode of Commercial Free, Nigel speaks with Steven about what it is like to build a surf shop at Rockaway Beach from the ground up. We talk about everything from finding the right business partner to what it’s like signing up for your first surf lessons with Station RBNY.

To learn more about Station RBNY you can check them out at https://www.stationrbny.com/

Check out their awesome instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/stationrbny/?hl=en

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• Instagram: Steven Brennan

• LinkedIn: Steven Brennan

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On this episode of Commercial Free, Yarden Flatow speaks with Steven Brennan about what it truly means to own and operate multiple restaurants at Rockaway Beach, NY. There are always up’s and down’s with any business, so join us to hear them first hand and how it made himself and his team amazing contributors to the Rockaway Beach community.

To learn more about Cuisine by Claudette you can check them out at https://cuisinebyclaudette.nyc/

Download their iOS App here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cuisine-by-claudette/id1501628498

Download their Android App here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.restaurent.cuisinebyclaudette

The discussion with Yarden:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:43 Yarden Introduces himself

• 01:27 Where Cuisine by Claudette originated from

• 05.08 The decision for why Rockaway became the home for Cuisine by Claudette

• 06:08 Challenges that were faced while expanding the business

• 07:11 Best resources that have helped the business grow

• 08:43 Green House Cafe at the Rockaway Hotel

• 11:14 Running multiple locations during Covid-19

• 12:10 How Yarden gets himself out of work ruts and slumps

• 13:34 Yarden gives advice to his younger self

• 14:20 Best compliment the team has ever got

• 16:21 Criticism along the way

• 18:46 A common myth about the food industry

Connect with BRENNCAST and Commercial Free:

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• Instagram: Steven Brennan

• LinkedIn: Steven Brennan

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On this episode of Commercial Free Terrence Tubridy speaks with Steven Brennan about the in’s and out’s of what it is like to be a proprietor of IGC Hospitality. The hospitality industry is high risk and we get to hear some strategies on how to make sure you can be successful.

To learn more about the Rockaway Hotel you can check them out at therockawayhotel.com

Check out IGC Hospitality at igchospitality.com

What we discuss with Terrence:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:40 How Terrence got into the hospitality industry

• 01:38 The inspiration that led to the opening of the Rockaway Hotel

• 03.10 What the Rockaway Hotel brings to the neighborhood

• 04:19 Biggest challenges that have shaped the success Terrence has had

• 05:50 How Terrence puts money to work

• 07:22 Favorite part of the Rockaway Hotel

• 08:17 How the restaurant Margie’s came into existence

• 10:15 Myths about the Hospitality Industry

Connect with BRENNCAST and Commercial Free:

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• Instagram: Steven Brennan

• LinkedIn: Steven Brennan

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In part (2 of 3) on this Commercial Free episode Steve Watts speaks with Steven Brennan and Isabel Castellanos about what it was like to make an appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank. Going on Shark Tank is no easy task! You get to hear it from Steve first hand on what it was like to prepare and make the final pitch execution to the Sharks.

To learn more about Slyde you can check them out at Slydehandboards.com

Watch Slyde Handboards get a deal on Shark Tank: https://youtu.be/xYCj4Dcx1MU

Watch Slyde Update on Shark Tank: https://youtu.be/p_oNatODMdo

What we discuss with Steve:

• 00:00 Intro

• 00:58 Experience and preparation for going on Shark Tank

• 03:53 Steve talks about the excitement of going onto the show

• 06.16 San Diego Spring Board program

• 08:12 Steve talks about how Mark Cuban and Ashton Kutcher made an offer

• 10:43 What its like to have Mark Cuban and Ashton Kutcher as investors

• 12:07 How life changed after appearing on Shark Tank

• 14:23 Trying to find something new

• 16:33 A new breed of boots

• 17:53 Fun Brands

Connect with BRENNCAST and Commercial Free:

• BRENNCAST

• Instagram: Steven Brennan

• LinkedIn: Steven Brennan

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