Go Entrepreneur Yourself

Talking and texting feel like two different things with people having a preference for one or the other. But, what if you could combine the richness of talking with the flexibility of typing? Josh Little, a teacher turned entrepreneur, took that idea and created Volley, a video messaging app. Volley provides an easier form of communication and has millions of users. Founder Josh Little takes the mic to talk about  Volley, what he’s learned as an entrepreneur, and how to acquire investors.

✅How to reach entrepreneur: On Linked In or on https://www.volleyapp.com/

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Calling Jeff Hoffman an accomplished entrepreneur is an understatement, especially with his many professions. Successful philanthropist, investor, billionaire entrepreneur, Hollywood film producer, and the list goes on. You can also thank Jeff for easier bank visits and airplane trips as he is the co-inventor of the airport kiosk and helped create online banking with the first internet banking license in the U.S. His journey to becoming an affluent entrepreneur included a number of successes and failures. Growing up, Jeff worked hard to provide for himself, even starting a small business in his basement to pay for his tuition while studying at Yale University. Now Jeff travels the world as a frequent keynote speaker and is the Chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, working with entrepreneurs in 190 countries. Jeff Hoffman takes the mic to share his journey on becoming a successful global entrepreneur and the value of prioritizing your customers.

✅How to reach entrepreneur: On https://www.jeffhoffman.com/ or email [email protected]

Are you a minority-owned business, a female founder, Latinx founder, or you identity as a Black, Indigenous person of color (BIPOC)? Jeff Hoffman and Celebrity Pitbull want to help your business through times with cash grants. To apply for these grants, click here http://hialice.co/2022 Deadline is May 20, 2022, at 6 pm ET

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From selling bolis and mangoneadas door to door in Mexico at age 12 to owning her dessert shop in Arizona, Verónica Flores-Mateo has always worked towards being a leader in business and elevating the Mexican culture. This idea of elevating Mexican culture began as a conversation in Verónica’s living room - And that’s how Azuquita was born. Azuquita is a dessert shop in Arizona that puts a modern twist on Mexican childhood treats such as Gansitos and Mazapan. It uses these nostalgic flavors and turns them into American desserts. Her brand has proven highly successful as her dessert shop is set to open a second location in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Founder and CEO Verónica Flores-Mateo takes the mic to share Azuquita’s story, how to navigate franchising in the food industry, and the importance of knowing your brand's purpose. 

✅How to reach entrepreneur: On Instagram @theazuquita or email [email protected]

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After a car accident, Ronny Morales didn’t know his life would change when he was prescribed Percocet. Ronny soon became addicted to the opioid and felt his life spiral out of control. After losing his apartment, ruining his relationships, and failing classes, Ronny knew it was time to change. Now he is almost three years sober, a Mid-tier-influencer on TikTok with over 51,000 followers, and started his podcast, We Sober Now. He is a survivor of substance abuse and uses his platform to help others on their journey to sobriety. Join us as Ronny takes the mic to talk about his experience with addiction, how to be an ally to someone in sobriety, and what helps him when he finds himself in environments with alcohol & drugs. 

✅How to reach guest: https://www.wesobernow.com/ or email [email protected]

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Know the difference between a chuck and a sirloin? Scott Lively could tell you all about it! The organic food entrepreneur and self-professed beef geek knows every cut of beef as if he cut it himself. Scott left a successful career in the IT industry and found Raise American, the U.S.’s largest organic beef producer. Raise American focuses on providing quality meat to its consumers through sustainable practices. The company’s meat is 100% American beef, USDA certified organic, and 100% grass-fed with a difference you can taste. President and Board Member Scott takes the mic to share what makes a good entrepreneur, the importance of soil health for livestock, and how to differentiate your food company from others. 

✅How to reach entrepreneur: On LinkedIn or email [email protected] & his latest book www.fortheloveofbeef.com

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TikTok is a social media app with over 1 billion active users and a wide variety of video content. With songs going viral on the app every day, it's hard to pinpoint who exactly starts the trends, and that's where Adamm Miguest comes in. Adamm, a young entrepreneur raised in the south side of Chicago, made his way into the entertainment industry as an influencer photographer. After moving to LA and shooting with some of the biggest TikTok creators at The Hype House, he quickly realized that TikTok is the future of promoting music for artists. With this vision in mind, he founded Rapid Launch Media. Rapid Launch Media is a company that helps artists promote their music and make their songs go viral through TikTok music campaigns. Rapid Launch Media has turned songs such as "Stunnin" by Curtis Waters and "LMK" by Lil XXEL into worldwide viral hits. The company has also worked with song campaigns for musicians like Don Toliver, Busta Rhymes, and Anderson .Paak. CEO Adamm Miguest takes the mic and shares how his company creates viral TikTok trends, advice on making connections in the entertainment industry, and why social media is the future of promoting music.

✅How to reach entrepreneur: On Instagram @itsadamm or https://www.rapidlaunchmedia.com/

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How a routine chore became a multimillionaire dollar enterprise. Bryan Clayton, a blue-collar Tennessee-raised worker began his journey mowing lawns and cleaning yards from high school to college. Later in his career, he founded Peachtree Inc., one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee, growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings. Through his experience, he evolved from a blue-collar businessman to a tech entrepreneur co-founding GreenPal. GreenPal is an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has also been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 200,000 active users completing thousands of transactions daily. CEO Bryan Clayton takes the mic and shares with us how to develop an online marketplace from scratch, leadership advice on how to run a successful national business, and why starting a business is the best mentor in life to show you what you suck at, your talents, and what you can improve on.

✅How to reach entrepreneur: On LinkedIn or https://www.yourgreenpal.com/

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A story too sweet not to share! Two siblings came together to create a medical device that is revolutionizing the way wounds are treated across the United States. SweetBio is a medical device company based out in Memphis that has market-ready medical devices cleared by the FDA. SweetBio has invented a patch, named APIS, made from gelatin, hydroxyapatite and one of the main ingredients comes from a surprising source…Manuka honey! SweetBio is the first to demonstrate the exponential healing potential of these materials that helps tissues rebuild and heal wounds more effectively such as on diabetic patients with ulcers. Kayla Rodriguez Graff, CEO and Co-founder, and Dr. Isaac Rodriguez Co-inventor and Chief Science Officer of SweetBio take us on a journey on how their corporate background, years of experience with tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, grit, business acumen and not to mention Boricua background has played an instrumental role in securing funding from Vamos Ventures and Apple to release their product directly to patients. The incredible Puerto Rican siblings behind Sweetbio's product lines are excited to share on our episode that no matter your background or limitations, you too can reach entrepreneurial success, and create a medical device company.

✅How to reach entrepreneurs: On LinkedIn or Sweetbio.com

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Another tool in your toolbox for investors and entrepreneurs looking for valuable research and insights into what's out there in the market. In this episode, we welcome James Giancotti, a World of WarCraft & Overwatch gamer, Australian born with some Italian, dominating the data-driven industry with his co-founded startup Oddup. Oddup is a Startup that helps entrepreneurs and Investors make data-driven decisions from unbiased research & understand the landscape of industries, investors, and cryptocurrency ecosystems. On the show, we discuss how Oddup's successful launch led them to secure a Series A, VC banter, insights on what VCs look for when investing in a startup, and leadership advice when starting a business.

✅How to reach Jame Giancotti: @JamesGiancotti or [email protected]

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Have you ever wondered if there are companies out there that help take an idea to a full functioning business? These organizations exist and they are here to help you! Incub8next is an incubator that focuses on underserved entrepreneurs and communities. Paul Hershenson and Matthew Walk share their experience in building a tech incubator that they launched with Dj Aj Kang and Arabian Prince, founding member of NWA. Paul and Matthew share how they are looking for startups with ideas that will benefit underserved communities and vulnerable populations. They work exclusively with entrepreneurs that are passionate about making a positive social impact particularly in physical and mental health and wellness technologies. Incub8next helps rising entrepreneurs with product planning, business planning, creating a pitch deck, and investor outreach. We discuss the start of their incubator, the social impact they are trying to create by helping diverse entrepreneurs, and how to get connected with them.

✅How to reach Incu8next: www.incub8next.com

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