Entrepreneur Weekly

When NBC News correspondent and mom-preneur, Jinah Kim-Perek, was potty training her two-year-old son, she scoured the web and big box retailers everywhere for a practical car seat cover that could withstand the challenges of commuting with a messy toddler. Numerous products failed Jinah’s real-world testing; out of necessity, she founded Niko USA, LLC. and created the NIKO Easy-Wash Children’s Car Seat Cover. From prototyping with a manufacturer, to launching a Kickstarter campaign, Jinah walks us through her unique product development experience. Then, how do you create work conditions that yield high-performing teams? Mike Robbins, leadership speaker, business consultant, and author of “Bring Your Whole Self to Work”, explains why instilling psychological safety within your corporate culture promotes productivity, authenticity, and creativity. Allow your employees to thrive by improving your team dynamic, learn how.

[00:00:00] NIKO Easy-Wash Car Seat Cover on Kickstarter [00:05:09] Solving Pain Points & Product Development [00:11:30] Securing a Manufacturer for Prototyping [00:18:21] Working While Navigating Life's Challenges [00:26:34] Psychological Safety and Emotional Intelligence [00:33:22] Fundamentals of the 'Authenticity Continuum'

Does your brand have signature style? Soon Yu, author of Iconic Advantage, researched 50 seminal companies to determine what gave them the edge over the competition. It turns out, they all have three things in common; they are distinctive, highly relevant, and widely recognized as standard-bearers within their industry. Soon reveals how you can achieve these essentials elements, and gives us a preview of his best-selling book. Next, we talk with a man who has infused his family-friendly brands with charisma and unadulterated Texan swagger. Richard Rawlings built Gas Monkey Garage into a global sensation with wide reaching brand extensions in the food and beverage industries. If that wasn’t enough, he is simultaneously delighting gearheads and entrepreneurs on four successful reality television shows: Fast N' Loud, Demolition Theater, Garage Rehab, and Misfit Garage –all currently airing on Discovery Channel. We learn how Richard juggles a seemingly impossible television production schedule while still making time for his family, fans, and a cause close to his heart, the Gas Monkey Foundation.

[00:00:00] Journey to Success: Fail, Learn, Grow, Repeat [00:05:30] Marry Your Signature Style with Fresh Ideas [00:11:31] Use Iconic Elements to Showcase Brand Flavor [00:18:21] Gas Monkey Garage: A Global Sensation [00:26:11] Remember, Customers Put 'Steak on Your Plate' [00:33:22] Giving Back Through the Gas Monkey Foundation

We're back from the 2018 Oracle NetSuite SuiteWorld convention in Las Vegas. In this episode we'll talk with Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO of HINT Water; Paul Dell, Founder and Owner of SportStop; and Jason Maynard, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Marketing for Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit. First up, Kara Goldin created HINT Water out of personal necessity; she kicked her addiction to sugary sodas to get her health and happiness back on track. We find out how Kara went from former America Online e-Commerce exec to a significant player in the beverage industry. Next, Paul Dell was searching for a seamless software solution to run his online store when he discovered NetSuite. Learn how Paul makes reordering simple and fast with NetSuite's inventory management SaaS. Then, Jason Maynard gives us an insider look at NetSuite's new omni-channel platform, Grow Wire. Discover how this unique project aims to fuel entrepreneurs 365 days a year.

[00:00:00] HINT Water Breaks Ground in Beverage Industry [00:07:23] Making a Difference, One Sip at a Time [00:11:30] Gain the Right Investors for Your Brand [00:18:21] NetSuite Makes e-Commerce Inventory Simple [00:28:17] SuiteWorld: A Tech Conference Meets Coachella [00:33:22] NetSuite Launches Grow Wire Platform

 

We're back at Oracle NetSuite SuiteWorld convention in Las Vegas. Our first guest went from roofing, to real estate, to... hand bags? Tony Drockton has had an unorthodox entrepreneurial journey, but 10 years ago he stepped up as CEO and 'chief cheerleader' at Hammitt, a luxury fashion brand based in Los Angeles that emphasizes quality craftsmanship and a customer-forward design language. Tony offers some surprising advice for individuals looking to make a splash in the dog-eat-dog fashion industry - Don't become an entrepreneur, learn why. Next, you may be familiar with the industrious story of Alex Scott, a young girl who battled pediatric cancer and raised $1-million to fund cancer research. Although Alex has passed, her legacy continues through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation which has raised over $150-million to date. Senior Project Coordinator, Patrick Scott, shares how ALSF is funding impactful research and empowering families affected by childhood cancer. Then, Sugarfina is the boutique candy company delighting the taste buds of consumers through 50 retail locations and a sweet online store. Senior Director of Operations, Danny Coorsh, explains how NetSuite's business management software has allowed Sugarfina to dramatically scale up operations in just five short years.

[00:00:00] Roofing, Real Estate, and Handbags? [00:05:42] Hammitt's Customer-Focused Designs [00:11:30] How to Grow Beyond Life in the Cubicle [00:18:21] Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation [00:27:49] Develop a Strong Omni-channel Presence [00:33:22] Scaling Up Operations with NetSuite

In a special edition of Entrepreneur Weekly, we broadcast from NetSuite’s popular trade event, SuiteWorld 2018. Kicking off the show in style, we sit down with Evan Goldberg, Founder and EVP of Development for NetSuite. When Evan launched NetSuite nearly 20 years ago, ‘the cloud’ was still a pie in the sky notion. Evan understood that the next generation of enterprise resource planning and accounting software would need to be online in order to grow with businesses and offer secure data storage. Recently acquired by Oracle for $9.3-billion, NetSuite now provides more than 40,000 organizations with a unified business management software suite. Evan shares what it was like to pioneer the cloud-based SaaS movement. Then, we catch up Rachel Zoe, designer, author, CEO of Rachel Zoe, Inc., and Founder of The Zoe Report. Rachel dishes on how she successfully built her personal brand by following her instincts, identifying her differentiator, leading with positivity, and making savvy collaborations. Learn how you can ‘own your message’ and stand out in a sea of wantrepreneurs.

[00:00:00] Pioneering Cloud-Based Business Software [00:05:42] Scaling Challenges & Going Public [00:11:30] NetSuite Commits to AI Initiative in SaaS [00:18:21] Trusting Your Instincts, Finding Golden Eggs [00:26:28] When Doubt Knocks, Character Answers [00:33:22] Rachel Zoe on Marriage, Kids & Standing Out

 

Over $40-billion in revenue, 100,000 employees, and 1,000 store locations: Dick Schulze, Best Buy Co., Inc. Founder and Chairman Emeritus, grew the franchise into the world’s largest multi-channel, consumer-electronic retailer. While Dick takes great pride in Best Buy’s tremendous economic impact, he is also passionate about nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs through the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas, and annual Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge. We get a behind-the-scenes look into the 2018 competition from the grand prize winners, Meghan Sharkus and Jackie Page of ExpressionMed. Then, Nate Lind absolutely hates going to trade shows – the over-eager salesmen, stuffy atmosphere, and surface level conversation is enough to scare off the heartiest of entrepreneurs. That’s why he founded ADSUM, the ‘anti-trade-show trade show’ that helps e-Commerce marketers make powerful connections. Nate tells us what to expect at the upcoming ADSUM event in October. Plus, Nate shares his top two tips to vet potential business partners.

[00:00:00] World’s Largest Consumer Electronics Retailer [00:05:48] 2018 Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge [00:11:31] Lessons Learned from Budding Entrepreneurs [00:18:21] ADSUM: The 'Anti-Trade-Show' Trade Show [00:26:33] Build Stronger Personal Relationships [00:33:22] Perform Due Diligence with Business Partners

 

Launching in 1992, EagleRider transformed their garage startup into the World’s largest motorcycle tourism company by embracing the power of the customer experience and making strategic brand partnerships. Co-Founder and CEO, Chris McIntyre, says EagleRider doesn't just sell guided adventure tours and motorcycle rentals of iconic brands like Harley-Davidson; they sell the American dream. If you have a passion for the open road, this might be the franchise opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Then, do you want to go viral on social media? Amanda Holmes, CEO of Chet Holmes International, sits down with Sharon Rechter, Co-founder and President of First Media US and EVP of Business Development for BabyFirst TV, to unlock the secret to becoming a social media sensation. Before you sink a small fortune into paid promotions, discover how you can optimize content for organic reach with Sharon’s six step checklist for highly-shareable videos.

[00:00:00] EagleRider Celebrates 100 Locations [00:05:20] Rent Motorcycle, Live American Dream [00:11:30] Avoid Potholes on Road to Success [00:18:21] Grow an Organic Audience on Social Media [00:25:34] 6 Steps to Making Viral Video Content [00:33:22] BabyFirst + Zumba = Zumbini

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence isn't only for big corporations. Savavo Automation Expert, Gaydon "G" Leavitt, explains how small businesses can leverage AI to significantly boost profit margins. Then, RedCrow Equity Crowdfunding CEO and Co-founder, Brian Smith, and Co-founder, Jerry Harrison, want to make the world a better place by helping healthcare startups secure funding. All companies on the RedCrow platform have been vetted by an expert committee to provide investors with groundbreaking opportunities. Discover how you can support the next big breakthrough in healthcare.

[00:00:00] Artificial Intelligence & Automation Basics [00:06:06] 20 Savavo SaaS Tools Boost Profit Margins [00:11:30] Is AI Software Right for Your Business? [00:18:21] Investing in Companies for Social Good [00:26:32] RedCrow's Curated Investment Opportunities [00:33:22] Lessons from Brian Smith & Jerry Harrison

Unlock game-changing innovation by reshaping your leadership strategy. Executive coach, creator of Quantum Leadership Group, and author of “The New Science of Radical Innovation: The Six Competencies Leaders Need to Win Big in a Complex World”, Dr. Sunnie Giles, reveals her strategy to catalyze experimentation and learning in the workplace. Then, O’Dang Hummus took the nation by storm after the savory spread was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank. Founder and CEO, Jesse Wolfe, dishes on what it’s like to be mentored by business giants, Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec. Plus, Jesse shares how to survive explosive growth when you rapidly expand past your five year business plan.

[00:00:00] 3 Criteria for 'Radical' Innovations [00:05:06] Chasing the American Dream (and Cabbage) [00:11:30] Learn to Self-manage, Inspire Your Team [00:18:21] Sharks Take a Bite Out of O'Dang Hummus [00:27:07] Securing Mentors During Explosive Growth [00:33:22] Overcome Rejection and Fail Forward

Does the thought of public speaking leave you shaking in your boots? Whether you're talking in front of a large audience, an intimate board room, or even a camera, don't let your fear get in the way of your performance. Dustin Mathews, author of No BS Guide to Powerful Presentations, reveals five core components to craft a winning sales pitch. Then, the self-professed Beyoncé of paleo, Mary Shenouda, has rocketed Phat Fudge to over one million dollars in sales in two short years. We find out how Mary single-handedly built her food empire by leveraging social media and trusting her gut, literally. Amanda Holmes, CEO of Chet Holmes International, joins our host, Alan Taylor, as we discover the secrets to making an impact on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, restrictive algorithms and all.

[00:00:00] Overcoming a Fear of Public Speaking [00:05:25] Choreograph Sales & Marketing Teams [00:11:30] 5 Components of Winning Presentations [00:18:21] From Zero to Hero: Phat Fudge Scales Up [00:25:52] Leading with Compassion & Authenticity [00:33:22] Trust Your Gut, Know When to Pivot