Default Profitable

Default Profitable

By Matt NettletonBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Default Profitable episodes

  • Ep53 Kent Kramer Goodwill Indiana

    Joining me today is Kent Kramer, President and CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, a local not-for-profit organization that employs nearly 5,000 people and operates 17 high schools in Indiana as well as a nurse-home visitation program for first-time, low-income moms. Kent has been with Goodwill for 20 years – the previous eight as CEO. Prior to that, he spent 13 years in multi-unit leadership positions with Sam’s Club and Kmart across several states. 

     

    Kent earned a Bachelor of Science degree in management from Indiana State University and serves on the Alumni Association Board. He also holds an MBA from the Falls School of Business at Anderson University. He serves on the School of Business and Information Technology Advisory Board for Purdue University Global and was elected to serve on the Goodwill International Board of Directors in 2019. He is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.

    You can find more information about Kent online at https://www.goodwillindy.org/kent-kramer/ or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goodwillkak/ 

    Kent recommends any Patrick Lencioni book (3 of his faves) The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Death by Meeting, and The Ideal Team Player

    24 min
  • Ep52 Chris Eley The Smoking Goose
    In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Chris Eley, the owner of Smoking Goose and Goose the Market in Indianapolis. Chris shares his journey of starting and growing a retail-based business in the food industry. He discusses his background in the food industry, the decision to start a butcher shop, and the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. Chris emphasizes the importance of planning, maintaining passion for the business, and under-promising and over-delivering. He also highlights the all-consuming nature of business ownership and offers advice for new business owners. You can find more information about Chris at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-eley-287828b/ or his company website https://www.goosethemarket.com/
     
    Takeaways
    • Starting a business in the retail industry requires careful planning and consideration of market demand.
  • Maintaining passion for the business is crucial for long-term success.
  • Under-promising and over-delivering can help build trust and loyalty with customers.
  • Business ownership can be all-consuming, but it is important to find a balance and prioritize personal well-being.
    • Chapters
    00:00Introduction and Background
    03:04Early Career in the Food Industry
    08:30Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
    10:18Starting a Butcher Shop
    14:06Maintaining Passion for the Business
    16:12Lessons Learned and the Value of Planning
    18:15Challenges of Growing a Business
    21:00The All-Consuming Nature of Business Ownership
    23:23Advice for New Business Owners
    25:39Wrap-up and Call to Action
    24 min
  • Recap 2 Season 1 Default Profitable

    With 51 Episodes done, this is the second quick recap. In these three episodes, our guests talked about Pivoting, Getting Started, and the Journey of Business. Listen to short clips from Eddie Rangel, Tommy Reddicks, Stephanie Daily, Steve Sawa, and Andrew Elsener. 

    14 min
  • Recap 1 Season 1 Default Profitable

    With 51 Episodes done, it is time for a quick recap. The first three themes our guest talked about were Failure, Finances and Paying for Lessons. Listen to short clips from Joel Russell, Tommy Reddicks, Brady Clements, Pete (the Planner) Dunn, Jeff Donovan and Nels Kasey. 

    15 min
  • Ep51 Steve Sawa Ottos Parking Marking
    In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Steve Sawa, the general manager at Auto's parking marking. They discuss the journey of starting, running, and growing a less glamorous business. Steve shares the background and history of the business, which he bought from the original founders in 2000. He talks about the lessons he has learned as a business owner, including the importance of saying no and making the right decisions. Steve also discusses the transition to employee ownership through an ESOP and the planning involved. The episode concludes with advice for new business owners to take action and make sound decisions.
    Takeaways
    • Starting a business requires hard work and dedication, and the early years can be challenging.
  • Building a solid foundation and having good people around you are key to success.
  • Learning from mistakes and being willing to fix them is important for growth.
  • Transitioning to employee ownership can be a way to reward and retain valuable employees.
    • 21 min
  • Ep50 Jonathan Walla Walla Painting

    In this episode, host Matt Nettleton interviews Jonathan Walla, owner of Walla Painting, about his journey as a small business owner. Jonathan shares his experience starting with a lawn care business and transitioning to painting. He emphasizes the importance of business coaching and reading books to gain knowledge and insights. Jonathan also highlights the need to set boundaries and prioritize personal life while running a business. He discusses the opportunities and challenges he faced during the housing market crash and offers advice on knowing the numbers in your business.

    You can connect to Jonathan on linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-walla-03001776/  

    or his company website https://wallapainting.com/ 

    E-myth revisited: Michael Gerber https://amzn.to/47ct1hL 

  • How to win friends and influence people: Dale Carnegie https://amzn.to/46VUFzh 

  • Selling to Homeowners the Sandler Way: Chip Doyle & Kim Booker https://amzn.to/3RJ7716 

  • Atomic habits: James Clear https://amzn.to/3uY6WpL 

    23 min
  • Ep49 Eddie Rangel, Adelante Schools

    Eddie Rangel is the Chief Executive Officer of Adelante Schools, an Indiana non-profit school management organization. In this role, he leads an Indianapolis Mayor-sponsored, K-8 public charter innovation school within the Indianapolis Public Schools Innovation Network. Previously, Eddie served as a school leader in the Tindley Accelerated Schools network and a teacher in Indianapolis Public Schools. Eddie holds a M.Ed. in Public School Building Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University, an MA in Teaching from Marian University, and a BM in Music Performance from the University of Redlands.


    You can find more information about Eddie at  www.adelanteschools.org or https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-rangel/ 
    Eddie recommends this book  How the Other Half Learns, Robert Pondiscio https://amzn.to/3Gxx8tL 

    27 min
  • Ep48 Jeff Williams, Spry and Wellbridge
    Jeff Williams, a serial entrepreneur from Indianapolis, has made a name for himself by establishing numerous successful companies across diverse industries. However, when exorbitant surges in healthcare expenses severely impacted his businesses, he resolved to address the issue head-on, channeling his skills towards co-founding WellBridge Surgical. Throughout his career and personal endeavors, Jeff consistently embodies the role of a disrupter, challenging conventional norms and daring to take risks for the betterment of society at large.

    You can learn more about Jeff on his company website  www.wellbridgesurgical.com 

    26 min
  • Ep47 Andy Chapman, Signworks
    Meet Andy Chapman, President & CEO of Signworks. Signworks is a multidisciplinary group of designers, brand managers, strategists, craftsmen, fabricators, and construction managers with expertise in graphic design, interior design, building design, urban wayfinding, marketing, industrial design, and art with a common focus on developing visual communication for the built environment. We offer our expertise at many different levels to various clients. We work with project owners, developers, cities, businesses, universities, architects, engineers, facilities directors, and everyone in between.

    Signworks has an entrepreneurial spirit. We love a challenge, and we have a passion for great craftsmanship. We combine those attributes with organized, professional project management to deliver world-class projects and a great customer experience for our clients. From the smallest, most detailed piece to large, multi-story structures, Signworks designs and builds high-fit and finish architectural products and signage for a wide variety of venues. Every project is different, but what they all have in common is the sophistication of the design and the industry’s highest standard of quality. You can find more information about Andy on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/indyandychapman/ or on his company website  https://signworksthinks.com
     
    Finally, Andy recommended one book  Wild at Heart: John Eldredge https://amzn.to/47XtqFx
    27 min
  • Ep46 Karen Alter, Borshoff

    As CEO, Karen Alter leads Borshoff and oversees the agency’s strategic direction, sales and marketing, management and operations, talent development and recruitment and other key initiatives. Prior to her current role and for two decades, Karen provided strategic and senior-level counsel on advertising, branding and marketing campaigns for the agency’s largest clients. As an agency leader, she helped expand Borshoff’s advertising business unit, which now represents 75% of the agency’s workforce and total revenue.    

    She received a bachelor’s degree from Butler University (1985) and a master’s degree from Indiana University. She and her husband, Dick, have one son, Matthew, and a collie, named Maddie. 

    To get in touch with Karen, visit Borshoff’s website or her LinkedIn profile.

    Karen recommended the book Fans First by JesseCole https://amzn.to/3GkugA9 

     

    20 min

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