I Survived Business Podcast

Today, we sit down with Richard Watson, the author of A Firm Worth Building: Running a Better Professional Business and the founder of Protection Point Advisors. With a passion for financial analysis, Richard is committed to helping CPAs, insurance agents, attorneys, and other professionals create new possibilities for growth and personal freedom. 

Throughout the years, Richard has been instrumental in helping others run their businesses effectively and maximize their growth. What makes his approach to financial consultation so unique? Click play now to find out for yourself…

In this episode, we discuss:

• The various business challenges that Richard has overcome. 
• How to build a thriving company culture. 
• Why to stay away from “hiring yourself”. 
• Useful criteria for hiring the right person. 

You can learn more about Richard and his expertise here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

In this episode, we sit down with Art Rothafel to discuss his journey as a business-minded entrepreneur in the fitness industry. As the founder and owner of Private Label Fitness, Art helps dedicated health professionals expand their vision into successful and lucrative brands. How does he achieve this? With his many years of unique marketing experience.

Every business can face challenges on the road to success, and Private Label Fitness is no exception. Today, we learn how Art overcame adversity and turned his passion into opportunities for himself – and his clients…

Join us now to find out:

• The ways that health and fitness have evolved and progressed over the years. 
• How Private Label Fitness developed cutting-edge materials for their clients. 
• The major challenges that Private Label Fitness has faced and overcome.
• How to market to professionals and general consumers in the fitness industry. 

You can find more on Art and his work with Private Label Fitness here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

There’s no question that pollution is a growing problem – especially in marine environments. Beach clean-ups feel like an uphill battle for many conservationists, and to make matters worse, many of the hardest-hit areas are the homes of impoverished communities…

Here to make a difference is Erin Smith, the CEO of Ocean Sole. As an eco-advocate with a knack for spreading awareness in creative ways, Erin is on a mission to educate people on ocean health, positively impact low-income communities, and contribute to ocean conservation. 

How does Ocean Sole help people and the environment? By upcycling washed-up flip-flops and turning them into breathtaking art and functional products. Want to find out what’s next for this unique social enterprise? Click play now!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why flip-flops are high-pollution items.
• How pollution impacts marine life. 
• The ways that local Kenyans contribute to this sustainable vision. 

You can find more on Ocean Sole by visiting their website!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

How do professionals overcome hardship to achieve success in the business world? Karl Becker is no stranger to a life of hard knocks. With over 30 years of experience in business, he offers his skills as a consultant, coach, author, and speaker to make it easier for individuals and companies today. 

In this episode, Karl joins us to discuss how his unique approach to leadership and strategy has helped countless businesses reach higher performance levels and achieve tremendous sales success….

Karl is the author of Set Up to Win, Iceberg Selling, and Sales and Marketing Alignment. Whether leading a workshop or consulting, he aims to help clients build high-performing sales organizations using proven frameworks and hands-on experiences.

Jump in now to discover:

• The importance of leadership in the business world.
• What selling is really all about. 
• The role peer groups can play in developing sales and marketing strategies. 

To learn more about Karl and his work with Improving Sales Performance, click here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

Starting and maintaining a business is among the most difficult things you can do. With all the challenges that can arise, it may seem easier to cut your losses than keep moving forward. 

But what happens when you push through adversity and tap into your potential? Andy Neary, a former professional baseball player, two-time Ironman finisher, business coach, and the Founder of the Complete Game coaching program, sits down to explain.

As a professional business coach and the author of Breaking Through the Status Quo, Andy is on a mission to help entrepreneurs turn adversity into tangible advantages – and excel in business and in life. He has used these out-of-the-box business strategies to the benefit of countless individuals, and this is only the beginning…

Jump in now to discover:

• How baseball shaped Andy’s life path. 
• The importance of knowing your potential, and holding yourself accountable to achieve it.
• The hardships that Andy’s business faced, and how he overcame them.

 Want to find out more about Andy and his work? Click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

Today, we sit down with Greg Vetter, the CEO and Founder of Tessemae's, an organic fresh food company on a mission to innovate and disrupt the clean food movement. Launching the company with his family over 10 years ago, Greg built Tessemae’s using his mother’s unique homemade dressing recipe – a product with the potential to create an entirely new clean food category.

With a degree in Business Management from Washington College, Greg has achieved a lot with Tessemae’s. From becoming the nation's best-tasting #1 selling organic salad dressing company to giving his own TED Talk, he overcame the challenges his brand faced and built a resilient and successful company as a result…

How did Greg achieve this feat with Tessemae’s? Tune in now to learn for yourself!

In this episode, we cover:

• Who Tessemae’s consumers are. 
• How Greg dealt with business challenges early on.
• How to achieve consistency with products like salad dressings. 
• The importance of streamlining efficiency and focusing on productive goals. 

You can learn more about Greg and his work with Tessemae’s here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

In this episode, we sit down with Jared Madsen, the owner of MADSEN Cycles. With over 14 years in business, Jared and his family started MADSEN Cycles with the idea that a bicycle can do more – and they haven’t looked back since.

MADSEN Cycles works to bring customers the most beautiful and well-made cargo bikes on the market. Through years of trial and error, Jared and his wife were able to come up with productive solutions to an array of business problems. Suitable for couriers and families alike, MADSEN is putting a unique twist on bicycle design that can’t be ignored…

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The target market audience for cargo bikes.
• What MADSEN Cycles’ bikes are primarily used for.
• How Jared was able to overcome business challenges over the years.
• The benefits of selling directly to customers, and the importance of building thoughtful relationships.

To learn more about MADSEN Cycles, you can find their website here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

Meet Chris Peng, the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Labfront, a startup committed to reshaping the landscape of health research. Labfront is not just a company; it's a catalyst for change, aiming to revolutionize how we bridge the gap between cutting-edge medical research and its practical applications, thereby addressing the flaws in our existing healthcare system.

Peng shares the development of Labfront and the steps they are taking to enhance the software infrastructure. Labfront's primary focus is on breaking down the traditional silos that often hide critical health data, homing in on many common diseases and promoting overall health.

Labfront provides an all-encompassing software solution to manage complex studies effectively. Whether dealing with a study involving a thousand participants or more, Labfront empowers researchers by assisting them in creating tailor-made apps that serve a pivotal role in ensuring participant adherence through thoughtful reminders and task management.

The innovation doesn't stop there – Labfront has developed an analysis engine within its platform, which streamlines the data analysis process and offers a significant boost in efficiency for researchers and their work.

Hit play to uncover:

• How Labfront is poised to redefine the future of health research
• The challenges researchers face in data analysis and the tailored solutions Labfront brings to the table
• Effective strategies to motivate study participants, fostering sustained engagement in important studies

Ready to embark on a journey into the next era of health research? Tune in now and explore Labfront | All-in-One Research Solution for Real-World Data. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

In this episode, we discuss dog nutrition with Dr. Pete VanVranken, the founder of Voyager Dog Food Company. With 49 years of veterinary experience, Dr. Pete decided to set his sights on a passion he’s always had: the health and longevity of dogs. How did he set out to accomplish this? By creating safe and nutritious dog food for customers who want the best for their pups.

Voyager Dog Food Company was founded as a direct response to the health issues Dr. Pete encountered with the dogs he treated daily. Dr. Pete and his team offer fresh and nutritious, small-batch dog food devoid of harmful chelated copper – something that’s hard to come by in the pet food industry…

Can nutritious dog food really treat the treatable and prevent the preventable? Click play now to find out!

In this conversation, we cover:

• Common diet-related reasons for dog diseases.
• How to manage dogs that have food allergies.
• Whether or not there should be grain in dog food. 

You can learn more about Dr. Pete and Voyager Dog Food Company by clicking here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

In this episode, we sit down with Levi Lascsak to discuss his cutting-edge approach to business marketing. Levi is a successful real estate agent, the co-author of Passive Prospecting, and educator on YouTube. His passion for entrepreneurship has fueled his unique approach to business and marketing – and he’s eager to share this knowledge with the world.

Having lost his income due to the 2020 pandemic, Levi knew it was time for a change. After countless hours of research and a partnership with Travis Plumb, he found himself selling millions of dollars worth of real estate. He did all this without cold-calling, door-knocking, sending postcards, or spending any money on ads. How is this possible? Levi joins us to elaborate…

Listen now to find out:

• How the real estate industry has transformed over the last few years.
• The importance of creating a business plan when tackling unknown challenges.
• How social media can be used to reach potential customers. 
• Why it’s a mistake to spread your online presence across various platforms. 

To learn more about Levi and his work, visit his website today!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd