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Robert Maynard, Co-Founder of Lifelock and Founder/CEO of SurchX will be talking to us today about how merchants can benefit from surcharging and still remain compliant with regulatory bodies joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Robert Maynard discuss the following:

* What’s the most important thing merchants need to know about surcharging?* What does your experience say about whether customers accept surcharges?* How does SurchX work?* What led you to start the company?* Tell us a little about your bouts with mental illness.

Robert is a father, grandfather, serial entrepreneur, and lives with Bipolar Disorder. His business successes include LifeLock, DotSafe, Internet America and his most recent, SurchX.

Over his career, Robert’s companies have returned nearly $7 billion worth of capital value to their investors, created more than 2,000 jobs and sold more than $10 billion worth of goods and services to American consumers and businesses. Two of his companies have gone public and been listed among the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies.

Robert served as an enlisted Marine where he was as a combat engineer. He describes his duties as “building some things and blowing others up.” He also served as a commissioned officer in the Army, ending his career as a team leader in the 12th Special Forces Group.

He graduated in 1987 from Northern Arizona University with a BSBA in Finance. He received many honors and awards including the 1986 nomination as Truman Scholar, Wall Street Journal Award and Distinguished Military Graduate, among others.

Website: www.surchx.com

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/surchxTwitter: @surchx

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Christopher R. Manske, a CFP® as well as owner and operator of Manske Wealth Management and the Author of the upcoming book, The Prepared Investor joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Christopher R. Manske discuss the following:

* Tell us about your background and how you got into the wealth management field? * What compelled you to write your upcoming book The Prepared Investor and did your military background play a part in writing it? * What is the premise of the book? * In the book you demonstrate that there’s more to crisis investing than the typical Wall Street dogma everyone already knows. Tell us more about that. * How will the next crisis affect one’s financial independence whether it is N. Korea, Russia, a terrorist attack or the latest drama in the White House? * How is this book different from other financial self-help books? * What are three tips you can impart to anyone who wants to write a book but doesn’t know where to start? * You already have several endorsements on the book. Whom are some of those that have endorsed you already. * When can we expect the book to come out and where can one go to reserve an advanced copy? 

Christopher R. Manske, CFP® is owner and operator of Manske Wealth Management and the Author of the upcoming book, The Prepared Investor. Over his twenty-year investing career, Manske spent two of them as the Lead Financial Advisor to the University of Texas Employee Assistance Provider where he served a public and private population of over 100,000 people. He also spent over a decade with Merrill Lynch where he was often recognized in the top fraction of one percent of financial advisors. He was selected to help train thousands of financial advisors across the country so they could better build a world class wealth management practice within the Merrill Lynch platform.

Manske graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1995 and served in the Army for six years while achieving the rank of Captain. After leaving the military, he did his post-graduate work at Rice University and today is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ leading a disciplined and well-credentialed team providing sophisticated wealth management and individualized investment advice. Manske has been quoted in the Wall street Journal, US News and World Report, Financial Advisor Magazine among countless others for his thought leadership in the financial space. 

Website: www.chrismanske.com

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/manske-wealth-management

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Eric Kapfhammer, Founder and CEO of LogosBlock, a Seattle-based startup created to provide cryptocurrency traders a fully-developed trading technology platform joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Eric Kapfhammer discuss the following:

* Tell us what circumstances led you to create LogosBlock and what’s the vision behind your company?* How big is today’s cryptocurrency trading universe and what distinctive aspects make it challenging? * Can you talk about your team and others you worked with to help bring your vision to life? * I understand, prior to launching LogosBlock, you led a data science team for Microsoft. Tell us a little bit about that?  * How did you progress from your tech background to your involvement in the world of cryptocurrencies, crypto trading and blockchain technology? * Let’s talk about cryptocurrencies. It’s been over ten years since bitcoin was first introduced and there are still a lot of naysayers out there. What do you say to skeptics?* Should the average investor be concerned about the volatility in the crypto market? * Back to LogosBlock: I understand you’re beta testing a core product, correct? Your team is looking for seasoned traders to participate. Tell our listeners how they can participate in the beta. * Finish this sentence for our listeners: “LogosBlock helps cryptocurrency traders succeed by …”

Eric Kapfhammer is the Founder of LogosBlock, a blockchain-based alternative investment and wealth management platform focused on bridging the current financial landscape to the emerging digital and crypto asset space. Prior to launching LogosBlock, he led a data scienceteam at Microsoft focused on applying statistical and machine learning methods to computer and network security. 

He offers more than a decade of experience in systematic quantitative trading, primarily as a portfolio manager and researcher. He also served in software engineering and program management roles for Starbucks, Expedia and Boeing. Kapfhammer is a member of the board of directors of Ibis Security, a blockchain-focused payments and security firm. He is also the founder of Illumination AI, a startup studio focused on applying AI and ML to novel combinations of data across a diverse range of industries. 

He is a frequent guest speaker at industry events where he discusses a variety of topics including information security, machine learning and AI. 

Kapfhammer earned his BA in Business and International Relations from the University of Puget Sound and an MSc in Finance from Seattle University.

Website: logosblock.com

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Maureen Stockton, Founder and Inventor of Formé Comfort, the world’s first shoe shapers and stretchers specifically engineered for women’s shoes joins eCommerce Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Maureen Stockton discuss the following:

* Can you tell us a bit more about what inspired you to invent this product?    * What makes Formé different from other shoe stretchers?    * Who is the Formé customer?* As an inventor, what does your creative process look like and how did you bring this idea to life?* What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs looking to start their own company?

Maureen Stockton is a Los Angeles native and UCLA graduate with a successful +30 year entrepreneurial track record. Her passion and career as an entrepreneurial inventor started at UCLA with her founding of the Undergraduate Entrepreneurs Association. 

Following her graduation, her corporate career began in commercial real estate where she directed the marketing and leasing efforts of several premier office buildings in Chicago and Los Angeles. Next, she honed her marketing skills at JAKKS Pacific Inc., the publicly traded toy company, where she created innovative products and new retail merchandising techniques. Subsequently, Maureen created and launched a new category of children’s holiday decorating products under the Disney Princess and Barbie brands where she earned “Vendor of the Year” recognition from Toys “R” Us.

In 2015, Maureen founded Formé Comfort, a new consumer products company focused on addressing women’s desire for enhanced shoe comfort and improved shoe wardrobe maintenance. Maureen invented the first women’s high heel shaper and stretcher so that its unique and patented design can help women comfortably wear all the shoes in their closet. The company’s first product, the Formé Shoe Shaper, launched in 2018. Formé Comfort will ultimately offer a full line of products for women and men.

Website: formecomfort.com

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/formecomfortInstagram: @formecomfort

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Jerry Koller, Owner and broker of International Home Realty, a full service real estate firm with global reach based in Southern California joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in conjunction with the Real Estate Channel. 

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jerry Koller discuss the following:

* What countries are buying real estate in Southern California?* How are these buyers different than a local buyer?* What is the best way for a buyer from overseas to understand the home buying process in Southern California?* What assurances do buyers have that they are not being taken advantage of?* Are there loans available to international buyers to purchase real estate?

Jerry Koller started in real estate at 18 years old when he bought a 4-family apartment building in Milwaukee Wisconsin. He flipped it in 6 months and made over $25,000 in 1982.

His interest in Real Estate continued with investing and eventually relocating to California. Obtaining his DRE license in 1989, he pursuit a career in lending that ended up landing him in a VP of sales position at one of Americas top consumer direct lenders. After a ten-year stint in mortgage, Jerry moved to the real estate side.

Building an Internationally recognized brand, International Home Realty, with a team of multilingual agents that can work with clients in their native language.  In the 5 years International Home Realty has been operating in Irvine California, Jerry and his agents have sold Hundreds of Millions in residential and commercial real estate. Jerry and International Home Realty have been featured in local business journals, National trade publications and internationally with his latest book being published on Amazon “China- Understanding the Nuances of Chinese business culture”.

With over 30 years of Real Estate and Mortgage experience, Jerry is a well-known expert in Real estate and real estate finance.

Website: www.ihrealty.com

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Tabitha Britt, the Founding editor-in-chief of DO YOU ENDO, the first Bs-free endometriosis magazine for individuals with endometriosis by individuals with endometriosis joins Enterprise Fit Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Tabitha Britt discuss the following:

* What is Endometriosis? * What are the symptoms of Endometriosis? * What is the biggest misconception about Endometriosis? * How long does it take to get a diagnosis? * What is your No. 1 tip for individuals who think they may have Endometriosis?

Tabitha Britt is the founding editor-in-chief of DO YOU ENDO – the first BS-free magazine for individuals with Endometriosis by individuals with Endometriosis. You can find her byline in a variety of publications including CBS NY, Taste of Home, Luna Luna, Thought Catalog, and Elite Daily.

DO YOU ENDO is an online magazine for individuals with Endometriosis by individuals with Endometriosis. DO YOU ENDO was founded in hopes of helping those who have been affected by Endometriosis – whether you’re a clueless husband, fiancé, boyfriend, or a frustrated woman, girl, or trans individual wondering what’s going on with your body, I want to help. This site consists of a collection of articles, interviews, and studies dedicated to this dreadful condition that makes each month a living nightmare.What is Endometriosis?Endometriosis, in a general sense, is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. The result? Inflammation.

While Endometriosis is usually found in the pelvic cavity, it can attach to any of the female reproductive organs including, but not limited to, the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterosacral ligaments, the peritoneum, or any of the spaces between the bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum. Endometriosis can also involve the bowel, intestines, appendix or rectum.

Website: doyouendo.com Donate: doyouendo.com/donate-do-you-endo

Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/DOYOUENDOTwitter: @DOYOUENDOInstagram: instagram.com/doyouendo

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Lynne Viscio who architects culture-shaping strategy for leaders and top teams for MGStrategy and the co-author of the new book “Five Frequencies: Leadership Signals That Turn Culture into Competitive Advantage” joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Lynne Viscio discuss the following:

* Can you tell us what the Five Frequencies are and their essential purpose?* The subtitle of your book is: “Leadership signals that turn culture into competitive advantage.” Can you explain that?* How do the Signal Boosts shared throughout the book help leaders broadcast their culture-defining messages?* Throughout the book you provide examples of well-known companies and leaders that failed in leadership and others far less known that have succeeded. Can you touch on a few of them?* Do the Five Frequencies apply only to leaders of large companies or are they applicable to small and mid-sized organizations?* Could you share with us a couple of Signal Boosts (or coaching points) that might be most relevant for leaders in small to mid-sized organizations?

Lynne Viscio architects culture-shaping strategy for leaders and top teams for MGStrategy. She brings her 25+ years of business experience as she works with clients from problem identification to customized design through to successful implementation, making sure they are equipped for long-term, sustained results. She has graduate degrees from the University of New Hampshire, New York Medical College, and Temple University.

Website: mgstrat.com | fivefrequencies.com

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Diishan Imira, CEO & Founder of Mayvenn Hair Extensions, an offline-to-online retail solution for the salon industry joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Diishan Imira discuss the following:

* Can you share your background before you started Mayvenn?* Why did you decide to get into the hair business?* Can you explain how your brand is supporting community growth, specifically with women of color?* Why did you create the Free Install Program and how is it different from anything else out there today?* What is your advice to other brands and founders seeking funding?

As an Oakland native, Mayvenn CEO & Founder Diishan Imira understands the importance of economic mobility and building from the ground up. His experiences as a Hampton University alum led him to go on to attain his MBA in International Business.

He later studied in Brazil, France, China, and Ethiopia, further solidifying his professional background in international trade, logistics and supply chains. Yet, his work in Shenzhen, China laid the groundwork for what would later become the creation of the largest Black-owned hair extension company in the world. It wasn’t until his sister, a professional hairstylist, asked him to buy her extensions from China that the idea for Mayvenn was born. It was a space, he immediately realized, that was not touched by technology in a meaningful way.

Founded in 2013, Mayvenn has generated over $80 million in revenue and recently closed its series B round with a $23 million investment. To date, the company has raised $36 million in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and Essence Ventures with other investments from Serena Williams, Steve Stoute, Andre Iguodala, Jimmy Irvine, Cross Culture Ventures, Trinity Ventures, Impact America, and Core VC.

As an offline-to-online retail solution for the salon industry, Mayvenn is a technology company re-shaping traditional distribution models. They provide web and mobile point-of-sale applications that allow salons and stylists to retail products without having to buy or hold inventory. The company empowers the 95% of African American salons that do not retail their own extension and wig products. This commerce solution eliminates a salon’s cost, opening a new revenue stream for their business.

As a result, Mayvenn is more than a hair company to Diishan. It’s a movement. He believes in delivering quality products to consumers and empowering community growth by supporting women of color’s innate talents and unique points of view.

To bring this mission full circle, he launched Mayvenn Install in May 2019 – the latest development in the company’s dedication to helping hairstylists develop entrepreneurial talents and grow their own businesses – all while making beauty accessible and affordable for all. With the launch of Mayvenn Install, the program allows customers to buy hair directly from the company online. Then, Mayvenn matches customers with a local stylist who will install the hair for free – all for the cost of the hair itself. It is essentially hair + service (shampoo, condition, braid down, sew-in,

Dave Olkovetsky, CEO and Founder of Artisan Revere, a company that crafts expertly-designed, super steel kitchen knives that stay sharper, longer joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dave Olkovetsky discuss the following:

* Explain a little bit about your product and its significance for the culinary community.* Your company name is pretty unique, what made you choose it? Are you channeling Paul Revere? * Why did you decide to make knives, specifically chef knives, instead of another product?* Talk to us about your plans for distribution: DTC? Digitally Native? Brick and Mortar?* You have a background as an investor and researcher. How are you transitioning to being the owner of a consumer company? * You give your knives a lifetime warranty. Many businesses today decide to provide a quick fix instead of a long-term solution. Tell us why you’re going against the grain.* How do you balance your time between developing an extraordinary product and growing your company’s presence in the market?* Does the quality of your product influence the way you run your company?* Quality is important to you, both in business and in life. What inspires this dedication to excellence?* What’s the best advice you’ve been given when it comes to founding your own company?* What’s next for you and Artisan Revere? 

Dave Olkovetsky, Founder and CEO of Artisan Revere, is committed to raising the bar when it comes to kitchen knives. Artisan Revere’s knives are a product of Dave and his team’s obsession with making a remarkable product.

Before Artisan, Dave was a metals and mining investor at CQS, and before that at Jefferies. He’s also a CFA Charterholder and an angel investor. He loves solving problems and optimizing outcomes. His time as a researcher influenced his approach to making a “perfect chef knife”, as determined by the Gadgeteer.

When it comes to his motivation, Dave wants to make products that delight his customers. 

Website: artisanrevere.com

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/ArtisanRevereInstagram: @ArtisanRevere

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Catarina Dahlin, Co-Founder & CEO of Dagsmejan: the Swiss born, Swedish designed sleepwear brand that’s leading a functional revolution and which aims to improve the quality of sleep for men and women across the globe joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Catarina Dahlin discuss the following:

* What was the inspiration behind the formation of Dagsmejan?* Can you tell us more about your brand mission & the Dagsmejan ecosystem?* How does Dagsmejan sleepwear help you to sleep better?* What are the current product lines you offer and their key differences?* You ran an incredibly successful crowdfunding campaign for Dagsmejan. On the basis of your success, what learnings did you experience that you would like to share with our listeners?

Dagsmejan is a Swiss born, Swedish designed range of scientifically tested sleepwear guaranteed to keep the wearer at their optimum temperature, giving you the best night’s sleep possible and set to revolutionise the sleepwear industry forever. 

The brand was founded by Catarina Dahlin and Andreas Lenzhofer following their realisation that we still spend a third of our lives in one of the least innovative and purpose-driven garments around. By taking insights from high performance sportswear and adapting them to our body’s physiological sleep needs, Dagsmejan, together with leading partners from sleep research, material science and textile engineering have launched three breakthrough lines of sleepwear: ‘Balance’, ‘Stay Warm and ‘Stay Cool’. 

Website: dagsmejan.com

Social Media Links:Facebook: facebook.com/dagsmejanInstagram: @dagsmejan_sleepwear

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