Default Profitable

Default Profitable

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  • Ep72 Brian Schutt Co Founder HomeSense and Refinery 46
    In this episode, Matt interviews Brian Schutt. Brian is a startup entrepreneur, real estate investor, and proud Hoosier. He likes to spend time thinking about problems that impact the entrepreneurial ecosystem and ideas to help Indiana advance. Beyond his ventures, he loves working with founders to support their journey, help companies create growth strategies, and connect talent with opportunities. Brian shares his journey as an entrepreneur, starting with a heating and cooling business and later transitioning to a co-working space business. He emphasizes the importance of knowing your customer and being unafraid to ask tough questions. Brian also highlights the need for entrepreneurs to take risks and pursue their vision, as they have the power to solve problems and make a positive impact on their communities.
     
    Takeaways
    • Entrepreneurship is a powerful change agent for community and culture.
  • Knowing your customer deeply and being unafraid to ask tough questions is crucial for business success.
  • Trusting your gut and being willing to learn from failures are important qualities for entrepreneurs.
  • Small business owners have the opportunity to solve problems and make a positive impact on their communities.

    • You can find more information about Brian on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bschutt/ or his personal website bschutt.com 

    Some recommended books from Brian include, to better understand our cultural moment, Yuval Levin's "A Time to Build". Every parent should read Jonathan Haidt's "Coddling of the American Mind." And anyone who's midlife looking for clarity should peak at Richard Rohr's "Falling Upward"

    30 min
  • Ep71 Joanna Taft Harrison Center

    In this episode, Matt interviews Joanna Taft, the Executive Director of the Harrison Center, a nonprofit art center in downtown Indianapolis that addresses community challenges with cultural solutions. 

    In this role, she:

    - created the Cultural Entrepreneur internship program, which trains 50 interns annually
    -Founded Herron High School to grow a new generation of art patrons
    -Launched the City Gallery, an urban living center to strengthen neighborhoods
    -Created PreEnactment Theater as a community visioning tool to help strengthen neighborhoods without gentrifying them. 
    -Created Polklore Micromuseum

    For these endeavors, she has received the Champion of Hope award from Belmont University, the Indianapolis Business Journal Women of Influence Award, the Girls Inc. Touchstone Award, the Hoosier Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award, the Arts Council of Indianapolis ARTI Award, the Jefferson Award, and two Cultural Vision awards.

     

    20 min
  • Ep70 Doug Miller Founder CEO Brightworks Group
    In this episode, Matt interviews Doug Miller, the Owner and CEO of Brightworks Group LLC. Doug leads a talented team of technology and security experts whose expertise ranges from finance to healthcare and from manufacturing to the public sector. Brightworks Group's mission is to provide technology and security operations consulting to businesses in the Midwest.
     
    Brightworks Group LLC isn't your run-of-the-mill consultancy. They're the architects of seamless digital transformations, the troubleshooters of cloud complexities.
     
    For more about Brightworks Group LLC, visit their website at Brightworks Group LLC (https://www.brightworksgroup.net).
     
    Doug recommends two books, "The Visible Ops Handbook" and "Whale Hunting."
    26 min
  • Ep69 Jack Frisby Founder Optimize Selling

    In this episode, Matt interviews Jack Frisby. Jack Frisby founded Optimize Selling Solutions in 2004. For the past 20 years, he has focused primarily on sales coaching and outsourced sales leadership for small B2B Professional Service firms. Over the past nine years, Jack has developed deep expertise in LinkedIn and how to leverage this world's largest database of professionals to get introduced to your ideal prospects.

    Jack is also the author of the book Stop Selling...Start Serving. Jack is also passionate about leading cohorts of Christian business leaders who meet monthly to provide advisory counsel for one another. Jack has been married to his wife, Carol for almost 43 years. He has four children and four grandkids and would like to have several more. Jack is an avid hiker and boater and loves spending time with his family.

    You can reach Jack at [email protected]  or 317-627-7647. His website is  www.equip.international

    Jack recommends the following books: The Bible; 80/20 Sales & Marketing by Perry Marshall; The Challenger Sale; Drawing Near by John Bevere

    29 min
  • Ep68 Pete Molloy Jobsite Supply

    In this episode, Matt interviews Pete Molloy. Pete Molloy is the co-founder and co-CEO of Jobsite Supply, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pete and his business partner, Tom Hotwagner, own Jobsite Supply which has grown from a two man crew to a company with over 110 employees. Jobsite Supply is celebrating their 30th year in business in 2024. With nearly 40 years in the industry, Pete is excited to share his knowledge and experience with the next generation. Pete serves on the Evergreen Supply Network Board of Directors. Outside of work, Pete serves on the Board of Directors for The Lord’s Pantry at Anna’s House, and serves on the Board of Directors for Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation. 

    You can learn more about Pete here http://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-molloy

    https://www.jobsitesupply.com/

    https://acolf.org/

    https://AnnasHouse.org/

    25 min
  • Ep67 Patricia Pickett, the founder of Pickett & Associates
    In this episode, Matt interviews Patricia Pickett, the founder of Pickett & Associates, a full-service marketing & PR agency serving clients since 2010. Pat is a native Hoosier and a 1982 graduate of Butler University where she majored in journalism and political science. Prior to making the transition to Public Relations in 2005, she was a reporter, editor and publisher. 
     
    Listen as Patricia shares her journey of starting and running her own strategic marketing and communications business. She emphasizes the importance of providing measurable results for clients and the need for a clear target persona and brand message. Patricia discusses the reasons for starting her business, including the desire for flexibility and the opportunity to work with entrepreneurs. She also shares valuable lessons learned, such as the importance of delegating tasks while staying involved and the need for realistic expectations and budgets. Patricia highlights the differences between working for a company and being self-employed, emphasizing the responsibility and control that comes with running your own business. She advises new business owners to focus on their passion and not forget why they started in the first place. The episode concludes with a reminder to stay focused, keep working, and stay profitable.
    Takeaways
    • Provide measurable results for clients by focusing on target personas and brand messaging.
  • When starting a business, consider the need for flexibility and the opportunity to work with entrepreneurs.
  • Delegate tasks while staying involved to ensure effective problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Maintain control over your destiny and stay focused on your passion.
    • 27 min
  • Ep66 Harry Howe, President Howe Leadership
    In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Harry Howe, a business consultant and mentor. They discuss Harry's experience in starting, running, and growing businesses, as well as his work helping other business owners. Harry shares his background working at GE and his fascination with the entrepreneurial community in Indianapolis. He also talks about his experience starting two IT consulting companies and how he transitioned to helping other business owners. They discuss the importance of grit and the challenges and rewards of being a small business owner. The episode concludes with a discussion on defining success and the importance of work-life balance.

    Takeaways
    • Starting a business requires grit and perseverance.
  • It's important for business owners to focus on their strengths and not try to be everything to everyone.
  • The transition from a corporate environment to owning a small business can be challenging and humbling.
  • Defining success is not just about financial goals, but also about maintaining healthy relationships and work-life balance.
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    You can learn more about Harry at  HoweLead.com

    Harry also recommends this book  Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers by Alexander Osterwalder.

    28 min
  • Ep65 Ben Cooper, Founder of Amplify

    In this episode, host Matt Nettleton interviews Ben Cooper, founder of Amplify, a business that helps businesses build forecasts and gain clarity on their financials. Ben shares his passion for helping business owners understand their numbers and make informed decisions. He discusses the importance of supporting business owners' unique visions and not comparing oneself to others. Ben also reflects on lessons learned from starting his own business and the value of being a company of one. He emphasizes the significance of networking, adapting plans, and quantifying success to achieve meaningful goals.

    Ben Cooper is a Growth Strategist and the Founder of Amplify, helping business owners clarify their goals and create strategic growth plans to hit them sooner (a “GPS for your business”).  

    With his roots in Nashville’s music business (he co-wrote the Grammy-nominated Ricky Skaggs album, Mosaic), Ben has a unique ability to sit in the seat of the entrepreneur and value both the creative and more quantitative aspects of each business. He helps clients answer questions like, “When can I afford to pay myself more, hire another person, etc.?” and “What controls can I use to make that happen sooner?” and “How will I know I’m on track?”

    Before founding Amplify, Ben stood as the Director of Operations for a private equity startup. Before earning his MBA in Entrepreneurship from Acton School of Business he was a professional songwriter in Nashville (10 songs recorded by Ricky Skaggs). 

    Learn more at https://amplify.business

     

     

    28 min
  • Ep64 Tim Warren Helium SEO
    In this episode, Tim Warren shares his journey from being a med school dropout to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the digital marketing industry. He emphasizes the importance of finding the intersection of passion, market need, and profitability when starting a business. Tim also discusses the evolution of his passion for SEO and SEM and the challenges and lessons he has learned along the way. He provides valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including the importance of hiring the right employees and balancing sales and marketing efforts. Tim concludes by highlighting the benefits and realities of being a business owner.
    Takeaways
    • Find the intersection of passion, market need, and profitability when starting a business.
  • Hire employees based on scorecards that focus on performance rather than job descriptions.
  • Balance sales and marketing efforts for long-term business growth.
  • Being a business owner requires passion, commitment, and the ability to handle the challenges and responsibilities that come with it.

    • You can learn more about Timn on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwarrenhelium/ and about Helium SEO at http://helium-seo.com 

    29 min
  • Ep63 John McNulty Didgebridge
    In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews John McNulty, CEO and co-founder of Didgebridge, a Web 3.0 marketing technology company. They discuss the importance of data privacy and ROI in marketing, as well as the challenges faced by businesses in the digital marketing landscape. John shares his experience of starting Didgebridge in 2007 and the need for boardroom-level analytics in marketing campaigns. He emphasizes the significance of focusing on the client's problems and needs and the importance of building a strong team. John also advises aspiring entrepreneurs to gain experience before starting their own business.
    Takeaways
    • Web 3.0 is a concept that aims to address the privacy and data mining issues of Web 2.0. It focuses on providing the benefits of digital content without compromising user privacy.
  • Didgebridge was founded in 2007 to deliver boardroom-level ROI analytics in marketing and advertising. The company aims to provide solutions that align with the client's needs and deliver measurable results.
  • The marketing landscape has changed significantly in the past 20 years, with a shift towards digital marketing platforms like Google and Facebook. However, the metrics used by these platforms may not always correlate with actual results.
  • Building a strong team and aligning them with the mission of the company is crucial for success. Collaboration with agencies and alliance partners can also be beneficial.
  • As a business owner, it is important to adapt to the evolving needs of the market and be open to change. Having a clear vision and understanding of the client's problems and needs is essential.
  • Gaining experience before starting a business is valuable, as it provides insights into the industry and helps in building a strong foundation for entrepreneurship.
    • Who is Didgebridge?
     
    Didgebridge is a Web3.0, Data-PRIVACY & ROI-focused "MarCom" technology company. Our mission is to ensure that all of your digital communication data--- whether internal or external, remains PRIVATE to you and not mineable & retargetable by your competitors, or adversaries. We focus on categories where DATA-PRIVACY & Marketing ROI--- is of paramount importance. 

    FOR MORE INFO ON Didgebridge TEXT:  dbvideo   TO:  88512

    23 min

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