I Survived Business Podcast

Ever find yourself drowning in the sheer volume of possessions in your life, workplace, or living space? Are you struggling to maintain focus and productivity or locate items promptly?

Today, we engage in a conversation with a specialist in organizational efficiency, Andrew Mellen. Serving as the Founder and CEO of Andrew Mellen, Inc. and the author of Calling Bullsh*t on Busy: A Practical Guide to Ditching the Time Management Myth and Quickly Achieving Your Goals and Unstuff Your Life!,  Mellen has guided countless individuals and businesses in reclaiming time and efficiency through a range of practical solutions crafted to eradicate the chaos of contemporary living.

Tune in to discover:

• The emotional hurdles tied to streamlining your life and effective strategies for tackling them
• The three principles governing the "organizational triangle"
• The impact of self-talk and beliefs on changing organizational and behavioral patterns
• The most common ways business professionals lose valuable time

Mellen delves into the transformative journey people typically undergo when reshaping their organizational routines and retraining their minds and behaviors for lasting change. His methodology revolves around understanding how individuals think, feel, and engage with their possessions. He elaborates on his coaching approach and recounts stories of those he has assisted.

If you're eager to embark on the path to improved organization and efficiency, explore the offerings at Andrew Mellen Professional Organizer NYC | Speaker | Productivity + Decluttering Expert.

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

How are plastics impacting human and planetary health? Representatives of Earthday.org join us to discuss a fascinating subject: how people are answering an environmental call for creativity, innovation, ambition, and bravery…

Tom Cosgrove, Aidan Charron, and Michael Karapetian are all members of the organization known as Earth Day. As an annual event, Earth Day enables people around the world to rally around common environmental goals – and seek sustainable change for the benefit of the future.

Tom is Earth Day's Chief Creative and Content Officer, offering more than 25 years of experience in the media/entertainment, digital/technology, and marketing fields.

Aidan is the Director of End Plastic Initiatives, where he exercises his passion for a clean environment and immense love for nature. 

Michael is the Great Global Cleanup Coordinator. He is an experienced sustainability expert and speaker in the environmental non-profit industry. 

Join us now to hear these environmental experts discuss:

• The ways that policy can change the course of plastic pollution.
• What the theme of Earth Day is this year.
• The importance of understanding the environmental and health issues related to plastics. 
• How environmental cleanups are typically organized. 

You can learn more about Earth Day by visiting EarthDay.org! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

Can genetically engineered probiotics be the future of gut health? Zack Abbott, the CEO and Co-founder of ZBiotics, returns to the podcast to discuss this and much more…

Zack holds a Ph.D. in microbiology & immunology from the University of Michigan. Drawing from his background studying bacterial gene regulation, he invented ZBiotics' proprietary technology: the world’s first genetically engineered probiotic.  

Zack believes that ZBiotics’ unique product can make healthy people healthier and transform the body’s bacterial makeup. Could a genetically engineered probiotic be the missing piece in your wellness regimen? Click play to find out for yourself!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why most bacteria are actually beneficial to the body.
• Different types of environmental microbes that can transform your gut health.
• The metabolic byproduct of drinking alcohol, and how to fix it. 
• What acetaldehyde is, and the negative physiological effects it can cause. 

You can learn more about Zack’s work with ZBiotics here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

Join us for an insightful episode where we engage with Braven Grant, co-founder and CEO of Gains in Bulk. This pioneering whole food company is making waves in the fitness supplement industry, moving beyond mere products to instill a philosophy that empowers individuals to triumph in their fitness endeavors and extend that success to every aspect of their lives.

At the heart of Gains in Bulk is their groundbreaking product, Instantized Creatine—a 100% soluble creatine monohydrate that redefines effectiveness in the fitness realm. Braven underscores its commitment to developing the highest quality products through thorough third-party testing.

Press play to discover:

• The difficulties faced by Gains in Bulk in establishing and maintaining competitive prices
• What consumers tend to look for in the fitness supplement space, and why this can make it challenging to market the best and healthiest products
• FDA regulations governing the supplement industry (and the bad apples who try to get around these regulations)

Ready to enrich your understanding of the fitness supplement arena? Tune in, and visit Gains In Bulk | Natural Supplements | Large Gains at Wholesale Pricing – Gains in Bulk to learn more about what Gains in Bulk has to offer.

How can movement help you achieve responsibility and accountability with yourself? Can fitness reveal what it really means to be human? In this episode, Erica Porter, the Founder of Endorphasm, sits down to discuss her groundbreaking mission: helping others facilitate change and create a life of total wellness. 

Erica is a mother, motivator, WOW Superhero professional wrestler, and happiness junkie. On top of all this, she is a businesswoman with 27 years of health, fitness, and behavioral lifestyle experience. Using the framework of movement, she has helped countless individuals unlock balanced, fulfilling, confident, and fun lives…

Join in the conversation to uncover:

• What happens when you develop a mind/body connection. 
• The empowerment that movement can provide.
• How to use fitness to be honest and transparent with yourself. 
• Challenges that Endorphasm has overcome. 

Are you ready to be inspired by the vision of Endorphasm? Tune in now! To learn more about Erica and her work with Endorphasm, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3sIAAyd

What’s the correlation between a hotel and the neighboring community? In what ways does it benefit it, and in what ways does it compete with it? 

Levar Jackson serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Yogh Group, a company specializing in the development and ownership of hospitality ventures, featuring patented technologies. 

His objective is to render sustainable and impactful practices and technologies more economically viable than their non-sustainable counterparts. Additionally, he aims to reshape the interaction between the hospitality sector and the surrounding community, fostering the creation of a circular economy that empowers and enriches local communities.

Join us to explore:

• Strategies for transforming hotels into community ‘producers’ instead of ‘consumers,’ thereby enhancing local communities
• The shortcomings of tree planting as a carbon capture method
• How to distinguish between hotels that act as competitors to surrounding communities and those that function as contributors to community well-being
• Why corporations must be held at least partially accountable for climate change

Got an interesting idea that could drive change in the hospitality space? Visit Yogh group to share it and learn more.

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

It’s rare for a company to be successful in the first year of business – and even more rare to reach the million-dollar mark. This is the situation Olivier Momma found himself in 2016 after launching his Amsterdam company, Ekster. Now a business with 45 full-time employees across 11 countries, Ekster creates smart wallets, bags, and accessories for customers worldwide…

Olivier joins us to discuss the origins of Ekster, the company's hardships, and the lessons he learned along the way. Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a hunger for success? If so, this conversation is undoubtedly worth tapping into!

In this discussion, we cover:

• What makes Ekster’s products different and new. 
• The core vision of Olivier’s company.
• The public’s early reaction to Ekster. 
• Insight for crowdfunding startups. 

You can find more information on Ekster by clicking here! 

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

Creative business ideas can strike at any moment – and in the case of Randall Thompson, his idea struck in a baseball dugout. Combining his love for baseball and passion for creativity, Randall decided to pursue this goal in the form of a legendary startup company: Dugout Mugs. 

Randall’s background in baseball dates back to his early childhood. Knowing how to appeal to baseball fans worldwide, he started a line of products to commemorate his love for the sport. Through trials and tribulations, Randall’s resilience paved the way for the success of Dugout Mugs. 

In this episode, he walks us through this unique journey…

Jump in now to explore:

• Where the inspiration for Dugout Mugs came from.
• What drove the early success of Dugout Mugs.
• The early successes and failures of Dugout Mugs. 

To learn more about Randall and Dugout Mugs, click here now!

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

You might expect people in their early twenties to be in the best health of their life. For Inesa Ponomariovaite, that was far from the case. And she’s not the only one. More and more young people are feeling sick and rundown without any real answers from traditional Western medicine.

Founder and CEO of Nesa's Hemp joins the show to share her experience and how she’s learned to help people around the world reach true health and wellness.

Press play to explore:

• Why some hemp products can actually cause disease (and how to ensure you get safe, healthy hemp products)
• One of the biggest challenges in the hemp industry and how it can negatively impact consumer health
• How Inesa sources her hemp to ensure it is of the highest quality and toxin-free

Interested in learning more? Tune in and visit Nesa's Hemp - CBDa Oil Extract - Nesa's Hemp (nesashemp.com).

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

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