INspired INsider Podcast

Jim McCarthy is the co-founder and CEO of Goldstar. Goldstar started in 2002 and now sells millions of live event tickets to millions of people on behalf of more than 5,000 venues and producers each year. Jim is the curator and co-founder of TEDxBroadway and he on the Board of Directors for Union Station Homeless Services as well as the Pasadena Playhouse.

• [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jim McCarthy.
• [4:20] Jim talks about working at Noah's Bagels.
• [10:30] Why growing your customer base is so important.
• [12:10] Jim talks about his college years.
• [15:30] Book recommendations from Jim.
• [20:00] Early challenges in building a business.
• [26:15] What did the early days of Goldstar look like?
• [33:20] Creating more ways to serve people.
• [36:00] What is it like running a business with a co-founder?
• [38:30] Making the right partnerships.
• [41:00] The lowest moment in business for Jim.
• [43:50] Proud moments from the journey.
• [45:00] Closing thoughts.

What does it take to build an audience for your brand that will show up and keep your business growing? Is there some secret formula or innovative approach that you can learn? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and business leader Jim McCarthy. In his conversation with Jeremy, Jim opens up about working at Noah's Bagels, what his college years were like, challenges he's encountered along the way, what it took to get Goldstar up and running, and much more. Have pen and paper ready - you'll want to take notes as you listen to this fascinating episode!

As you look back on your career - can you pinpoint a specific moment or lesson that started you down the path you are on today? Did you have a crucial leader invest time and energy into mentoring you? Were there opportunities that gave you an advantage over your competition? Too often the general public looks at leaders like Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerburg, and they assume that they were gifted with some superhuman ability to start a business. The truth is - it takes hard work and determination to achieve your goals more than anything else!

Are you someone who loves to learn and grow your capacity for understanding? Do you prioritize your education, or are you so focused on your business you can't invest the time? Wherever you are in your journey, you need to find out what works for you. In his growth as a leader, Jim McCarthy turned to some specific books that helped him expand his capacity. Whether it's reading, joining a mastermind, or something else - the key is to push yourself - you'll never grow if you get complacent! You can find the links to the books that Jim mentioned in the resources section at the end of this post.

In your industry, did you have to build your audience from scratch or were you able to capture the attention of an already established audience? Let's face it - building an audience is not for the faint of heart - you have to pour a ton of time and energy into the effort if you want to be successful. According to Jim McCarthy, building an audience is challenging, but worth the effort. Jim had no significant connections - just a good idea and some great partners when he started Goldstar. What can you learn from Jim's story?

Is it a good idea to build a business from the ground up with co-founders and partners? Does it take some of the load off or does it become too much of a, "Too many cooks in the kitchen" type of situation? Over the years, Jeremy has interviewed numerous co-founders, and they each have their unique take on what the journey has been like with business partners. If you are in the middle of building your business with partners or you are considering it - this episode will serve as a helpful resource for you.

• https://www.goldstar.com/
• www.sellingout.com
• The Inner Game of Tennis
• Wooden
• Leadership and Self-Deception
• The Hard Thing About Hard Things
• Shoe Dog
• Intro Music by Kidd Russell

Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers.

We do this in 3 ways…

1. Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners.

1. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way.

1. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video

Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate.

Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com.

If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com.

Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Josh Elizetxe is an Internet advertising veteran and successful serial entrepreneur. Last year, over 100,000,000 people interacted with websites and brands owned by Josh's parent company. He serves on the board of the Phoenix Coding Academy and the Fleischer Scholars Program. Josh is a sought-after company advisor and Angel Investor in the software (SaaS), e-commerce, and advertising technology industries. With an uncanny focus on data-driven strategy, his work has resulted in over $1 Billion in proven enterprise value tracked since 2009.

• [2:20] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Josh Elizetxe.
• [4:30] A low moment in Josh's career.
• [6:15] Why it's often hard to ask for help.
• [10:20] Proud moments in Josh's career.
• [14:00] Josh shows off the Snow package.

How do you react when things get stressful? Do you pride yourself in your ability to get help or are you proud of your ability to face challenges head-on? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator - Josh Elizetxe. In his conversation with Jeremy, Josh opens up about the low points in his career, why he has such a hard time asking for help, proud moments from his career, and much more. Have pen and paper ready - you don't want to miss a minute of this engaging episode featuring Josh's story!

What is your response when things get difficult in your personal life or professionally? Are you the type to complain about it, look for solutions, or do you typically have a different type of response? Too often, leaders get so focused on completing a task themselves that they fail to ask for help. The truth is, leaders need to lead and mobilize their team to get the work done. While it took some time to learn this helpful lesson - today Josh Elizetxe is confident in the team he's built and their ability to rise to the occasion when needed.

Have you found that one thing in your work that brings you joy? Is it something big or something most people wouldn't notice? For Josh Elizetxe - the thing that gets him out of bed each morning is the pride Snow users have in their smile after using the product. Brighter smiles really can help someone go from shy and embarrassed to confident and bold. Josh loves the joy that Snow products bring to their customers, and he's passionate about helping even more people in the future. Make sure to check out the link to the Snow website located in the resources section.

• Try Snow
• Tuft & Needle
• Intro Music by Kidd Russell

Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers.

We do this in 3 ways…

1. Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners.

1. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way.

1. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video

Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate.

Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com.

If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com.

Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Sina Djafari is the founder of Douplane - a provider of hosted order management software for ecommerce retailers, suppliers, and marketplaces. Sina is a long-time entrepreneur focused on SaaS applications for ecommerce. His areas of interest include ecommerce supply chain management, drop-ship management, and monetization of content and social networks through ecommerce.

• [0:35] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Sina Djafari.
• [2:00] Sina talks about customer success stories and common mistakes.
• [4:20] Popular ecommerce platforms.
• [5:50] How did Sina get involved with ecommerce?
• [8:00] Challenges with bootstrapping and building out Duoplane.
• [9:50] Common mistakes that business make with their inventory.
• [12:20] Proud moments from the journey.

What does it take to build a business focused on providing high-quality ecommerce dropshipping solutions? What are some of the unique challenges and common mistakes? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Sina Djafari. In his conversation with Jeremy, Sina opens up about what it's like running Duoplane, how he got involved in ecommerce, common mistakes made by ecommerce businesses, proud moments from the journey, and much more. Have pen and paper ready; you don't want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Sina's story!

Did you know that many ecommerce businesses are slowing their growth due to logistical challenges? It's true! As the ecommerce industry continues the pattern of explosive growth - the market needs more solutions and companies dedicated to handling logistics. Thankfully, Sina and his team at Duoplane are hard at work, giving ecommerce leaders what they need. At Duoplane, they have deep expertise in the challenges and roadblocks that come with drop shipping. Duoplane was built from day one to address the unique needs of dropship retail, compared to other systems which often include drop shipping as an afterthought.

It doesn't matter who you are - building a business from the ground up without outside support is incredibly impressive! While the ecommerce industry is a hot commodity right now - the truth is - it is still challenging to build a business that is dedicated to niche solutions. Sina didn't hesitate when he decided to take on the challenge of building a company dedicated to providing dropshipping solutions. Knowing Sina's background as an engineer, it's not hard to see the jump from blueprints and figures to helping businesses get their material from point A to point B. What can you learn from Sina's story?

• Duoplane
• Shopify
• BigCommerce
• Magento
• Slack
• Uber Conferencing
• Intro Music by Kidd Russell

Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers.

We do this in 3 ways…

1. Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners.

1. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way.

1. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video

Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate.

Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com.

If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com.

Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Jim McCarthy is the co-founder and CEO of Goldstar. Goldstar started in 2002 and now sells millions of live event tickets to millions of people on behalf of more than 5,000 venues and producers each year. Jim is the curator and co-founder of TEDxBroadway and he on the Board of Directors for Union Station Homeless Services as well as the Pasadena Playhouse.

• [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jim McCarthy.
• [4:20] The lowest moment in business for Jim.
• [7:00] Proud moments from the journey.
• [11:00] Closing thoughts.

When was the last time you gave back to your community in a meaningful way? Did you go volunteer for a clean-up day or did you participate in a local food drive? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Jim McCarthy. In his conversation with Jeremy, Jim opens up about his experience growing his business, challenges he faced along the way, why he enjoys giving back to his community, and much more. Have pen and paper ready - you don't want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Jim's story!

Starting a business from the ground up is never an easy venture - so many leaders pour their heart and soul into their business that it becomes an extension of who they are. One of the biggest challenges of getting a business started is balancing the books and keeping the lights on. Everything can be running smoothly until you need to start drawing a paycheck - then margins can get tight overnight! Thankfully, leaders like Jim McCarthy have made it to the other side to bring news of hope - those days of super close margins are not endless.

Fast-forward from the early days of close margins to a time of generosity and giving back. While things were tight at Goldstar for a period of time - eventually, the business grew, and Jim was able to focus on giving back to the community. Now Jim serves on the Board of Directors for Union Station Homeless Services as well as the Pasadena Playhouse - he takes giving back seriously! What difference can you make not only in your industry but in your community? You don't have to solve all the problems in the world - just pick one that you can work on!

• https://www.goldstar.com/
• www.sellingout.com
• Shoe Dog
• Intro Music by Kidd Russell

Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers.

We do this in 3 ways…

1. Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners.

1. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way.

1. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video

Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate.

Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com.

If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com.

Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Ryan Lane is the founder of Dream Beard. Four months after he and his wife started Dream Beard in 2012, they had sold products in over 35 countries! Since then they've expanded and developed other products for men's grooming that aren't just beard-specific.

• [0:36] Jeremy Welcomes his guest, Ryan Lane.
• [2:10] What caused Dream Beard to take off?
• [3:35] Ryan talks about his time as a minister and how that led to starting a business.
• [6:00] What additional products does Dream Beard feature? What are Ryan's favorites?
• [8:00] Ryan opens up about challenges the business has faced along the way.
• [11:20] Leading with a message of love.
• [12:50] Why hand-written notes helps you stand out.
• [14:40] Ryan's proudest moment in life and business.

When was the last time you took a good look in the mirror and re-evaluated the way you look? Let's face it - women often do this more than men - but men need to look good too! On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Ryan Lane. In his conversation with Jeremy, Ryan opens up about his experience as a minister, why he started Dream Beard, challenges he has faced along the way, plans for the future, and much more. You don't want to miss a minute of this powerful episode featuring Ryan's story!

Did you know that some of the best inventions come from common issues that people face every day? It's true! The best business ideas come when you marry your innovation with a common need. Ryan Lane's big idea came when he decided to work on growing his beard by rubbing lotion into it - the problem was - it didn't smell very good. At the instance of his wife - Ryan had to find a different solution - that is when Dream Beard was born! Ryan has since built a business helping men care for their beard with high-quality beard oil.

It is really tough to look your best when you get mixed messages from society. Guys often get flack for looking either too good or too sloppy - it's a lose-lose situation! What if there was a business focused on helping men look their best without overdoing it? That's where Dream Beard steps in! From high-quality beard oil to promote beard growth and health to beard brushes and hairspray - Dream beard is making a huge impact! You can learn more about these stellar grooming products by visiting the Dream Beard website located in the resources section.

One of the best ways to stand out as a business is to show your customers that they matter. Too often, companies get so focused on making a profit that they forget they are selling to people! Your customers don't want to be treated like just another number on a spreadsheet - they want to know that you care. Ryan Lane has a great approach to customer service at Dream Beard - he writes, "Thank You" notes to his customers by hand. What can you learn from Ryan's story? How will you make your business stand out from the competition?

• Dream Beard
• Life Get Hairy - Podcast
• Intro Music by Kidd Russell

Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers.

We do this in 3 ways…

1. Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners.

1. Our Done for you Lead Generation - We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way.

1. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video

Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate.

Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com.

If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com.

Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Franz Jordan is the Co-Founder of Sellics which is a powerful all-in-one tool that combines everything sellers need to be successful on Amazon. Sellics evolved from Franz's first company Marketplace Analytics, a German data analytics company that was the first of its kind to focus on Amazon SEO back in 2014. You can manage and optimize your Sponsored Product campaigns entirely in the Sellics PPC Manager. Other features include a profit dashboard, keyword ranking optimizer, competitor monitoring, and much more. Companies such as Bosch appliances, Lego, and Brita are some of the businesses that use Sellics.

• [0:22] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Franz Jordan.
• [2:20] How does Sellics come up with the right keywords for users? What other features do they offer?
• [4:30] Common mistakes ecommerce sellers make.
• [6:20] Make sure to review the performance of your ads!
• [8:00] Tends that Franz sees in the ecommerce industry.
• [10:00] A proud moment from the journey.

Did you know that one of the biggest trends in the ecommerce industry is advertising on Amazon? It's true! From Prime Day to Black Friday and everything in between - more and more businesses are seizing the opportunity to advertise on one of the worlds largest platforms. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and business leader, Franz Jordan. In his conversation with Jeremy, Franz opens up about keywords, how to make the most out of advertising on Amazon, common mistakes that ecommerce leaders make, and much more! Have pen and paper ready - you'll need them for this fascinating episode featuring Franz!

When was the last time you were able to get your product or service in front of millions of people ready to buy something? The truth is - most ecommerce sellers are terrible at marketing and advertising their business. Franz Jordan encourages ecommerce sellers to make the most of their efforts by advertising on Amazon. It may sound complicated and above your skill level, but that is where businesses like Sellics steps in! You can learn more about Sellics and the awesome team that Franz has developed by visiting the link to their website located in the resources section.

Do you ever find yourself wondering if you are making mistakes that could be easily avoided? Business leaders who are ready to go the distance take the time to examine and seek out input on what they are doing wrong in their business. Looking for fault and blindspot is never easy - but the best way to improve is to quickly root out the weak spots or at least shore them up. In his conversation with Jeremy, Franz Jordan discusses several common mistakes that ecommerce sellers make every day. If you are in the ecommerce industry and you are ready to up your game - make sure to check out this helpful episode!

• www.sellics.com
• Intro Music by Kidd Russell

Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers.

We do this in 3 ways…

1. Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners.

1. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way.

1. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video

Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate.

Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com.

If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com.

Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Jason Myers is a co-founder of Bold Commerce - a software development company that provides industry-leading eCommerce solutions for the world's most innovative brands. With a team of over 250 professionals who live and breathe ecommerce - Bold Commerce is making a significant contribution to the ecommerce marketplace.

• [0:35] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Jason Myers.
• [2:50] Jason talks about the apps they've developed at Bold Commerce.
• [6:15] How often do Jason and his team host hackathons? What are they like?
• [8:30] Focusing on a healthy company culture.
• [11:50] What is the builder's code?
• [14:20] How did Jason meet and partner with his co-founders?
• [17:10] What is the hiring process like at Bold Commerce?
• [19:25] Creating customer solutions.
• [25:00] A proud business moment for Jason.

How do you develop and nurture a healthy company culture? Does it come from the top-down, mission statements, or something completely different? How do you encourage a healthy company culture without mandating it? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and business leader, Jason Myers. In his conversation with Jeremy, Jason opens up about the apps developed at Bold Commerce, why they sponsor "Hack-a-thons," how they've created a healthy company culture, and much more. You'll want pen and paper ready as you dive into this fascinating episode featuring Jason's story!

When was the last time you were truly impressed by an organization's culture? We are not talking about the vending machines, the dog-friendly work-environment, or beer on tap but the deep-rooted company culture. Let's face it - even if a business looks fun to work for - that doesn't mean that the culture is healthy! A healthy culture occurs when team members act in the same positive way when their leader is present as they do when they are absent. You don't drift into healthy company culture - you have to prioritize it and fight for it!

Many leaders teach that culture starts from the top. When it comes to the creation of a business - you'll find that the culture often takes on the traits of the founder or in Bold Commerce's case - the founders. Bold Commerce prides itself on its healthy company culture is because the four founders have a robust and positive working relationship. You can't have disfunction at the top of an organization and hope that it won't spread! How would you describe the culture at your company? Where can it improve?

What is the legacy that you'll leave behind? Were you able to accomplish great and worthwhile achievements in your career? Did you build something that will last beyond your lifetime? Too often, business leaders get so focused on making their idea a reality that they fail to see how their actions are impacting those around them. Jason and the leaders at Bold Commerce are hyper-aware to the needs and abilities of their team. He says the proudest moment in his career is witnessing how his organization has provided stability for his employees. What can you learn from Jason's story?

• Bold Commerce
• Twitter - @JasonNMeyers
• Shopify
• Intro Music by Kidd Russell

Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers.

We do this in 3 ways…

1. Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners.

1. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way.

1. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video

Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate.

Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com.

If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com.

Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Carrie Abbott is the founder of Newfangled Confections - a contemporary return to blast-from-the-past candy with a dash of love and nostalgia-based in Indianapolis, IN. Carrie's modern take on grandma's candy dish favorites is inspired by fond childhood memories that included many trips with her grandfather to Hook's Drugstore in the late 1970s.

• [0:41] Carrie joins the podcast to talk about Newfangled Confections.
• [1:50] How did Carrie end up as a small business owner?
• [2:50] The challenge of keeping the right amount of inventory on hand.
• [4:00] Milestones from the journey.
• [5:00] Closing thoughts.

Do you remember that one driving factor that led you to your career? Does that decision still bring a smile to your face or have you made a pivot in your career since then? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from innovator and business leader Carrie Abbott. In her conversation with Jeremy, Carrie opens up about how she got started creating delicious candy, why she decided to start her own business, challenges she has faced along the way, and much more. If you'd like an inside look at how one woman built a successful business from the ground up - this is the episode for you!

There is something so special about taking your skill and bringing it to the masses. Carrie Abbott loved making confections and candies for years, but it was just recently that she ventured out as a small business owner. After boxing up some leftover peanut and chocolate candies from a wedding, she catered - Carrie sent the leftovers to friends and family as a gift. To her surprise - the leftovers were a hit, and the idea to start her own confectionary business was born. While it isn't easy, Carrie is committed to using her talent to create delicious candy. What can you learn from Carrie's story?

How do you react to challenges that come your way? Do you find yourself rising to the occasion or do you struggle with finding the right approach? Too many leaders are lost when it comes to finding the right way to lead their organizations - especially entrepreneurs. They get so focused on getting the business off of the ground that they fail to adequately plan for the next stage of their business's growth. Thankfully, leaders like Carrie Abbott are leading the way by taking the time to select a Chief Operating Officer to help share the leadership workload. Since hiring a COO - Carrie has been able to focus on aspects of the business that will help sustain their growth. Make sure to check out the link to Newfangled Confections located in the resources section!

• www.Newfangledconfections.com
• Intro Music by Kidd Russell

Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers.

We do this in 3 ways…

1. Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners.

1. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way.

1. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video

Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate.

Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com.

If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com.

Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Josh Elizetxe is an Internet advertising veteran and successful serial entrepreneur. Last year, over 100,000,000 people interacted with websites and brands owned by Josh's parent company. He serves on the board of the Phoenix Coding Academy and the Fleischer Scholars Program. Josh is a sought-after company advisor and Angel Investor in the software (SaaS), e-commerce, and advertising technology industries. With an uncanny focus on data-driven strategy, his work has resulted in over $1 Billion in proven enterprise value tracked since 2009.

• [2:20] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Josh Elizetxe.
• [4:20] Josh talks about his background and what led him to consider changing his name.
• [11:30] What was it like securing the trademark for Snow?
• [15:00] Josh talks about mentors and influences in his career.
• [27:00] How has Josh expanded the Snow brand?
• [31:15] Why dental health is so important.
• [34:40] Josh talks about Snow's marketing efforts.
• [39:15] How has Josh addressed the funding piece for Snow?
• [43:00] Securing celebrity endorsements.
• [50:30] A low moment in Josh's career.
• [56:20] Proud moments in Josh's career.
• [59:50] Josh shows off the Snow package.

How do you go from a good idea to a thriving and growing brand that's making waves? Wouldn't it be nice to get an inside look at how a brand was built from the ground up? Good news - you've come to the right place! On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Josh Elizexe. In his conversation with Jeremy, Josh opens up about why he created Snow, how he's built and expanded the brand, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. Have pen and paper read, you don't want to miss a minute of this powerful episode featuring Josh's story!

Who has helped you in your career? Did you have a family member who you could go to for business advice? Were you fortunate enough to find a mentor who could help guide you in your professional development? Josh Elizetxe is thankful to have made the right connections with the right leaders who encouraged him to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions. While Josh can point to one or two key mentors he has been able to connect with in person - there are a ton who mentored him from afar. Don't let your inability to get in the room with someone keep you from learning from them - watch their talks and read their books!

When it comes to building a brand - you've got to think of the long game. Do you just want to build something that can turn a quick profit or do you want to build something that will go the distance? Josh could have put all his efforts into making a quick and easy brand dedicated to oral health, but he opted to take the road less travelled - a specific brand focused on premium products. Learn from Josh's example and build the brand that you can be proud of! What can you learn from Josh's story?

One of the best ways you can grow a brand that can soar past your competitors is to become an expert at marketing. Seriously! If you know your audience inside and out and you know how to communicate to them - you'll be unstoppable. Unfortunately, too many business leaders take the easy route and neglect the benefit that great marketing can have on their business. What are you waiting for? Dig deep and get to know the folks you want to serve with your product or service - if you approach them with the language they use - they'll reward you for it!

When you build something like a premium oral care brand - you take pride in how the business runs - Josh Elizetxe is no exception. While he could have gone through multiple rounds of external fundraising efforts with Snow - Josh decided to bootstrap the company. What does it take to build a business that is so independent and self-funded? According to Josh, it takes a compelling vision to stay on mission and headed in a specific direction. With his solid start - Josh is now able to reach out to specific investors who can help him take his business to the next level of growth.

• https://www.trysnow.com/
• Tuft & Needle
• Intro Music by Kidd Russell

Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers.

We do this in 3 ways…

1. Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners.

1. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way.

1. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video

Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate.

Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com.

If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com.

Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

Joseph Abitbol is the co-founder of Seller Locker - a Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA) Pick & Pack fees manager and reimbursements solution company.

Franz Jordan is the founder of Sellics - an All-in-One Amazon software platform that powers both small to medium businesses and enterprises to scale their success on Amazon.

• [0:48] Jeremy welcomes his guests, Joseph Abitbol (SellerLocker) & Franz Jordan (Sellics)
• [1:20] The problem with multiple SKU's.
• [3:00] You should have a campaign for every single product.
• [3:45] Joseph talks about how SellerLocker helps Amazon sellers.
• [5:30] Franz explains the value that Sellics brings to the marketplace.
• [7:40] Profitability or sales velocity?
• [11:00] Closing thoughts.

Have you ever wanted a peek into what it takes to run a successful ecommerce business in 2019? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneurs and business leaders - Joseph Abitbol (SellerLocker) and Franz Jordan (Sellics). Whether it's running an ecommerce business or finding a group of leaders to resource - there is something for everyone in this helpful episode. In their conversation with Jeremy, Joseph and Franz open up about which is best to focus on - profitability or sales velocity, how their companies offer unique solutions, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Joseph and Franz!

What is the best way to manage your seller account on Amazon? Is there a way to cut through all the complexity to find an easy solution? Let's face it - there are a lot of variables when it comes to running campaigns and product listings on Amazon. Thankfully, there are two innovative businesses that are dedicated to helping business leaders like you.

SellerLocker offers the marketplace's first Fee Auditor tool, which checks FBA Pick & Pack fee discrepancies in your account on your current merchandise, based on the correct fee rates, and puts together cases you could claim for reimbursement. It also tracks all future fluctuations for potential cases as well.

Sellics combines everything you need to manage and grow your Amazon business in one integrated software. They have seven features that work together to help you become more successful on Amazon. All you need to scale your Amazon Business — integrated in one tool.

Tune into this episode of Inspired Insider to hear more from Joseph and Franz as they discuss the helpful and unique offerings each of their organizations bring to the ecommerce community!

• Sellics.com | Sellics | All-in-1 Amz Tool‎
• Seller Locker - Amazon Inventory & Fee Management tool
• Intro Music by Kidd Russell

Rise25's mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers.

We do this in 3 ways…

1. Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. I personally credit podcasting as the single best thing I have done for my business and my life. It has allowed me to connect with the founders/ceo's of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, and many more. Besides making best friends and finding my business partner..podcasting has led to relationships with countless customers and referral partners.

1. Our Done for you Lead Generation- We manually send a consistent flow of customized outreach messages to your ideal clients and referral sources that you want to connect with to generate more business and clients - this is not paid traffic by the way.

1. Our Done for you VIP Events - We do live in-person VIP Days and receptions. These are 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers so we can help you serve your highest level customers. It may or may not involve Elvis costumes - See video

Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company's plate.

Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few.

Since these each require a lot of humans to do the work we have limited bandwidth and only want to work with the right company. so if any sound interesting to you go to Rise25.com and contact us or email support (at) rise25.com.

If your company wants to attract and connect with your highest level customers and referral partners then you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com.

Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.