Enterprise Podcast Network

Arik Keller, Founder and CEO of Mable, the first on-line, centralized, B2B grocery ordering platform joins eCommerce Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Arik Keller discuss the following:

* What exactly is Mable, and how does it work?* How did you come up with this idea?* Were you surprised at how quickly you were able to close your seed round?* How has the start-up journey been?* I read that you already have thousands of products in the platform; how did this happen so quickly?* How is it going for your early customers?* Do you have any competitors in this field, and if so, how is Mable different?* What lies ahead in the first half of 2020?

Arik Keller, founder and CEO of Mable, has spent the last 20 years in technology start-ups. Most recently, Keller was Chief Product Officer of Confirm, a mobile identity company acquired by Facebook in 2018. Prior to Confirm, Keller spent 4 years running PayPal’s Global Demand Generation team.

Keller’s passion for small business and retail started when he founded a mobile advertising platform in 2009 designed to help small businesses drive local demand through targeted ads and coupons. The company was acquired by WHERE in 2010, which was acquired by PayPal in 2011. Prior to that, Keller was COO of DNSstuff, a platform for IT administration, which was acquired by Solarwinds.

After Facebook’s acquisition of Confirm, Arik Keller took a break from technology and bought a small convenience store. Keller discovered what his customers wanted, which involved a great deal of buying direct from emerging brands. 

At the same time, Keller discovered all the inefficiencies of the purchase and restocking process, but with his tech background, quickly saw the solution: an on-line, centralized, ordering platform that would allow retailers to learn about and purchase from individual brands or distributors at wholesale. He also knew this would help distributors streamline their commerce and logistics.

Arik teamed up with a long-time friend, Eric Carlstrom, and Mable was born, to help small businesses more easily buy from one another to put better quality products on retail shelves and online.  

Website: meetmable.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/meetmableInstagram: @meet_mable

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Michael Brown, Clinical Pharmacist and owner of Sunshine Nutraceuticals who specializes in mental health and writes weekly blog posts on happy, healthy living joins Enterprise Radio. Michael has created a special line of vitamins and supplements available for purchase on his website.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Michael Brown discuss the following:

* Why did you start Sunshine Nutraceuticals?* What is your plan for the growth of the company in the future?  * What makes Sunshine Nutraceuticals unique?* Where are your products produced?* What is your advice to help people live a happy, healthy life?

Michael Brown is a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in mental health.  He has over 30 years of experience as a pharmacist and currently works with geriatric patients as well as children and adolescents in the Portland, Oregon area. He started Sunshine Nutraceuticals to help his readers live a happy, healthy life.  Michael is a husband, father of four, and enjoys music, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Website: SunshineNTC.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/SunshineNTCTwitter: @SNutraceuticals Instagram: @SunshineNTC

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Nikolaus Kimla, CEO of Pipeliner CRM, a company that is meeting the challenges of the digital age and leading the market with new ideas to empower entrepreneurs joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Nikolaus Kimla discuss the following:

* What makes Pipeliner CRM different than other CRM companies?* Does Pipeliner have a distinct business philosophy?* How does Pipeliner help empower the everyday entrepreneur?* What is Pipeliner’s outlook on the future of work and how does Pipeliner help salespeople adapt to these changes?* How is Pipeliner revolutionizing sales education at DePaul University?

Nikolaus Kimla, CEO, founded Pipeliner CRM in 2011. After 20+ years of success as as an entrepreneur, a software developer and as a salesperson and sales manager, Kimla’s mission is to positively impact and empower the mindset of salespeople. 

This innovative sales application combines powerful sales productivity tools and effective team collaboration features to help entrepreneurs gain the competitive edge in sales. Pipeliner believes that  when a salesperson is positively influenced by and supported with intelligent data, they will make more informed decisions and become a better salesperson. 

Website: pipelinersales.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/pipelinersalesTwitter: @PipelinerCRM

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Kai Hellstrom, the Senior Product Manager for GlobalX in the UK, which provides the legal sector with specialist data and technology joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Kai Hellstrom discuss the following:

* What are the main things businesses should consider before moving into new markets?* What have you learnt about working with global product teams and dependences?* What are the communication challenges of working across two hemispheres and how have you overcome it?* How has the Matter Centre launch gone?* On the topic of automation, what impact do you think this will have on the future of work?* What’s next for GlobalX?

Kai Hellstrom is the Senior Product Manager for GlobalX in the UK, which provides the legal sector with specialist data and technology. Kai graduated with a law degree, spent some time working for a conveyancing before finding a passion for product management and working on software for conveyancers. He has led the development of their Matter Centre platform in the UK, using his knowledge of agile development techniques to direct an inhouse team of developers. 

Website: globalx.co

Social Media Links:  Facebook: facebook.com/globalxukTwitter: @globalxuk 

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Michael Brugger, the Brand President of Fully Promoted, the world’s largest branded products and marketing services franchise joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Franchise Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Michael Brugger discuss the following:

* Briefly describe Fully Promoted.* What is the Fully Promoted Office Model?* Why did you find the need for this?* What type of individuals would you recommend the office model concept to?* How has the office model contributed to the growth of the franchise since it’s launch?* What is the feedback you are receiving from office model franchisees?* What are your predictions for the office model in 2020?

Michael Brugger is the Brand President of Fully Promoted. Mike joined United Franchise Group in 1994 and has been very successful overseeing multiple departments of the company since. In 2000 Mike opened and managed the very first EmbroidMe store in West Palm Beach, FL. Among many other roles, Mike has managed UFG’s marketing, technology, and training departments and has spent the last 5 years as the Vice President of Operations for United Franchise Group. Mike is responsible for leading the Fully Promoted team to help the brand and franchise owners grow profitably.

Website: fullypromoted.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/fullypromoted.corporateTwitter: @FullyPromotedInstagram: instagram.com/fullypromoted

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Yamini Bhat, the CEO and Co-Founder of Vymo, a mobile-first service that helps sales teams manage their leads and get more work done joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Yamini Bhat discuss the following:

* Tell us about Vymo—what is Vymo in a nutshell, and what types of customers does it serve?* What makes Vymo different than solutions, such as SalesForce? Does integrate with SalesForce?* Why did you create Vymo? Can you tell us a little about the company’s backstory?* AI, the cloud, and automation are key technologies across many solutions today—how can salespeople better leverage them to improve their lead acquisition?* What advice can you give to business leaders looking to implement a new CRM across their organization? Adoption of new software—and retention—can be a challenging journey.

Yamini Bhat is the Co-founder and CEO of Vymo, a next generation CRM startup that helps large enterprises like banks and insurers transform their sales productivity. Previously, she served as Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where she specialized in Marketing Strategy and Sales & Distribution. Yamini is a recognized thought leader in Digital Transformation and is an alum of BITS Pilani and IIM-Bangalore.

Website: getvymo.com 

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/getvymoTwitter: @getvymoLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/vymo

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Rhonda Scharf, an award-winning speaker, consultant, and author specializing in tech-driven people power with her new book Alexa Is Stealing Your Job: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Your Future joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Rhonda Scharf discuss the following:

* What inspired you to write this book?* Why do you think Alexa is stealing jobs?* Should we be afraid of artificial intelligence?* How can we prepare ourselves for a world of AI?* What do you say to those that believe AI will be a disaster?* Why are people so afraid of what Alexa and AI can do?* Is my job safe?

 Rhonda Scharf is an award-winning speaker, consultant, and author specializing in tech-driven people power. For over 25 years, she has helped companies and individuals get on the right track and improve their productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency. She’s conducted more than 2,500 training workshops and seminars for Fortune 100 companies and tens of thousands of people worldwide. Her new book is Alexa Is Stealing Your Job: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Your Future (August 2019).

Website: AlexaIsStealingYourJob.com

Social Media Links:  Instagram: @RhondaScharf   Twitter: @RhondaScharf 

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Sharon Brown, the Founder and CEO of Bonafide Provisions, the #1 selling frozen bone broth in the nation joins Enterprise Fit Radio. 

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sharon Brown discuss the following:

* What is Bonafide Provisions?* I heard you thought of this business when searching for an alternative remedy for you sons health issues. Can you speak more about that?* Let’s talk about distribution. Where are you all available / where can consumer buy your products?* What do you think has been the key to your success?* What makes your company stand out from other bone broth companies?* What has been your biggest challenge thus far? How would you advice other entrepreneurs facing similar challenges.

Sharon Brown – B.Sc., CN, NTP, Certified GAPS Practitioner 

Sharon Brown is the Founder and CEO of Bonafide Provisions. Sharon’s journey in the food business began when she healed her son from chronic health issues using real food and bone broth. This life-changing experience compelled Sharon to become a certified Clinical Nutritionist and open a private practice in Del Mar, California. Within one year, Sharon had a client wait list four months long. People were desperate to heal, and bone broth was a cornerstone of Sharon’s protocol. Unfortunately, making bone broth properly can be time consuming and expensive. There was no commercially available bone broth that met Sharon’s standards, so she enlisted the help of her husband, a professionally trained chef, to help her make bone broth for her clients. But changing her clients’ lives was not enough. Sharon believed that the healing power of bone broth should be available to everyone and, so, Bonafide Provisions was born.

Bonafide Provisions is the pioneer of traditionally-made bone broth and it’s currently the #1 selling frozen bone broth in the nation. The Bonafide Provisions line also includes organic soups with bone broth. From her nutrition practice to her healing foods company, Sharon’s mission has and always will be: to bring abundant wellness to the world by returning to the wisdom and traditions of our ancestors. 

Website: bonafideprovisions.com

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/bonafideprovisionsTwitter: @bonafideprovis 

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Matt Dillon, the Franchise Development Director with UNITS Franchise Group, a moving and portable storage company joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Franchise Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Matt Dillon discuss the following:

* Can you tell us a little more about what UNITS does?* Why would someone looking for a business want to consider UNITS?* Does UNITS have any competitive advantages over other companies that offer portable storage?* How difficult would it be to operate a UNITS franchise?* Does the UNITS franchise company offer the new owners support to help them with their business?* What kind of financial returns can a UNITS owner expect?* What kind of background should someone have to be a good candidate for a UNITS franchise?* If someone decided to invest in the UNITS franchise, how long would it take to get their UNITS operating?

Matt Dillon brings over 18 years of franchise development experience to UNITS.  As the development director for UNITS Franchising Group, INC., Matt is dedicated to developing the franchise with quality owners building UNITS into a national brand. 

Over his career, Matt has represented Great Clips, Doctor’s Express, Regis Brands, Senior Helpers, and Authority Brands. His track record of success has provided strong financial returns, unit growth, and royalty production for the franchise systems while helping numerous entrepreneurs find the right business model to meet their business objectives and personal goal of independence.

Website: unitsfranchisegroup.com 

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/unitsmovingandstorageTwitter: twitter.com/UnitsStorage

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Art Cooper, Director of Operations of Dolphins Plus, the premier mammal facility in the Florida Keys joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Art Cooper discuss the following:

* Tell me a little bit about Dolphins Plus and your background. How did you get involved in this project?* What are some pros and cons of running a business with your family.* Within the last several years, we have seen the public turn their backs on wild life facilities. What makes Dolphins Plus different from others out there? * Dolphins Plus isn’t the only family run businesses you’re a part of. What was the inspiration behind Dolphin Point Villas? * What is one piece of advice you wish you had when you were younger?

Art Cooper is a Detroit born, Miami raised, Keys loving fisherman and diver. He’s been visiting the Keys since he was a young boy, staying at his grandparents house in Lower Matecumbe Key. He joined the family at Dolphin Point Villas as Director of Operations Manager after twenty-seven years of working with marine mammals. You can say he knows a thing or two about sea life and he definitely knows how to provide guests with the kind of adventure their seeking when visiting the Keys. So when you visit DPV, ask for Art, tell him you want to meet the dolphins and get ready for a thrill of a lifetime.

Website: dolphinsplus.com | dolphinpointvillas.com

Social Media Links:  Facebook: facebook.com/DolphinspluspageInstagram: @dolphinsplus

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