Entrepreneur Weekly

Necessity is the Mother of Innovation:

The birth of a child, the death of a loved one - There are events in our lives of such significance that they shake the very foundation of our being.  In 1998, John Crowley had a promising law career when his family received a shocking medical diagnosis; Pompe disease, a rare genetic and often fatal neuromuscular disorder, would ravage the bodies of John’s two children, leaving them dependent upon breathing and feeding tubes within 12 months’ time. Blind-sided by the cruel twist of fate, John began a race against time. From leaving a stable job to pursue a cure, to launching his biotech company, Amicus Therapeutics, John shares his gut-wrenching and inspiring journey. Our next guest was serving in the United States Marine Corps when he became frustrated with the lack of relocation resources available to military families. Seeing a gap in the market, David Gran, President of MilitaryByOwner Advertising, Inc., launched a website to advertise homes for sale and rent on U.S. military bases. David quickly understood that quality customer service would be paramount to the success of his business, and came up with an inventive strategy to better assist his target audience. Find out why David’s CS dream team is comprised of military spouses.

• [00:00:00] Family Blind-sided by Rare Diagnosis
• [00:05:51] Origin Story of Amicus Therapeutics
• [00:11:30] Never, Never, Never Give Up
• [00:18:20] Building a Website in the Early Internet Era
• [00:26:52] Know Your Customer, Be Your Customer
• [00:33:21] Manage Systems, Not Individuals

Take Back Control Over Your Personal Life, Career, and Finances:

“Once I realized that taking responsibility is the ultimate power, it changed my life forever.” Former NFL wide receiver, Trent Shelton, was living the dream playing professional football, but the sports business took a heavy toll; Trent was depressed and contemplating suicide. The birth of his son and death of a teammate snapped Trent back to reality – He needed to take control over his life. Flash forward nearly a decade: Trent is a top self-worth coach for RehabTime Organization, reaching over 50-million people on social media each week. Listen in as Trent candidly discusses how he embraced a purpose-driven life and built a supportive community from the ground up. Plus, Trent shares his top five pieces of advice for entrepreneurs. Our next guest is on a quest to free Americans from the grips of ‘financial purgatory.’ Irvin Schorsch, Founder and President of Pennsylvania Capital Management, has penned a new international best-seller, "Reinvent Rich: How to Make More Money, More Moments and More Meaning in Life". Irvin reveals hot topics from his book including inventive saving strategies, financial planning for parents, and rethinking retirement.

• [00:00:00] Former NFL Wide Receiver Hits Breaking Point
• [00:05:26] Take Responsibility and Take Back Your Life
• [00:11:30] Build a Community of Supporters, Not Fans
• [00:18:20] Trent Shelton's Advice for Entrepreneurs
• [00:24:30] Strategic Saving for the Whole Family
• [00:33:21] Why Time is Your Most Valuable Asset

Speak in Your Authentic Voice and Illuminate Your Super Power:

We all know that entrepreneurs are cut from an unusual cloth, but how do you harness your eccentricities for a more profitable business? For in-demand public speaker, podcast host, and author of "LITTLE ME, BIG BUSINESS: How to Grow Your Small Business, Increase Your Profits and Go Global (in Your Pajamas)", Nadia Finer, the key to success was found by embracing her authentic voice – literally. Fearing that no one would take her seriously due to a uniquely youthful tone, Nadia avoided the limelight, and her business suffered as a result. Today, Nadia has built a brand around her unconventional sound, and encourages others to let their true-self shine. Hear Nadia’s tips on overcoming self-doubt, scaling a business without burning out, and intelligently pricing your goods and services.

• [00:00:00] Lack of Confidence Holding You Back?
• [00:06:18] Overcome Doubt, Embrace Your Quirk
• [00:11:31] Never Judge a Book by Its Cover
• [00:18:21] Selling Results Instead of Time
• [00:27:38] Ditch Boring Marketing Materials
• [00:33:22] Boxing Lessons for Business

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Strategies to Keep Pace with the Breakneck Speed of Innovation:

What does it take to be a globally recognized business leader? For Tom Murry, Former CEO of Calvin Klein and Author of "A Great Fit: Finding the Work that Suits You Best" (coming soon in 2019), the road to greatness was filled with surprising turns. From working as a roustabout on an oil rig in the Louisiana Gulf Coast, to becoming the CEO of a predominant fashion brand, Tom shares his hard-earned lessons on discipline, grit, and teamwork. Next, who do you picture when you think about a business ‘disrupter’? You don’t have to be a guy in a hoodie to be a modern revolutionary. Dr. Patti Fletcher, CEO of PSDNetwork, LLC and Author of "Disrupters: Success Strategies From Women Who Break The Mold" urges entrepreneurs to break the status quo and create more efficient, effective solutions. Learn how to make your vision a reality; Patti reveals three keys of transformational leadership.

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