In today’s show, Steve interviews Andrew Dennison, founder, Uplift Data Partners and Director of Enterprise Services at DroneDeploy.

This show starts with Andrew recalling his high school life. Why did an engineering student from the University of Michigan enroll at Student Painters? Andrew reveals that he was looking for a unique opportunity that allowed him to garner the hands-on experience of running a business.

Next, Andrew shares his experience of running a student painting business. How did an 18-year old with no prior business experience or painting experience successfully lead and manage people? Andrew shares his biggest takeaways and reveals how he managed to really scale up his business in his second year at Student Painters.

Listeners will find the next segment of the show particularly interesting. Andrew decided to venture into drone technology in 2014 with Uplift Data Partners. This gamble paid off big time for Andrew as Uplift ended up provided their drone services to some of the largest organizations in the United States.

Andrew started Uplift as a solo-entrepreneur and then managed to secure VC funding to scale up his business. How did someone like Andrew (who started with zero knowledge of drones) manage to convince VC’s to back him? He shares how his Student Painting network helped him in this fund-raising process.

In this segment, Andrew draws some interesting parallels between running a technology company and a painting company. Is running a technology company significantly different from running a painting company? And, why did Andrew decide to sell out to PrecisionHawk just when his business was taking off?

Towards the end, Andrew has some excellent advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in for some excellent nuggets!

What You Will Learn in This Show:

• How a Student Painter stint can equip you with transferable skillsets
• How a Student Painter network can help you scale your business
• A “peek” into the future of drone technology
• How to start and scale up a business
• And so much more!

Resources

DroneDeploy

YEAA

In today’s show, Steve interviews Andrew Dennison, founder, Uplift Data Partners and Director of Enterprise Services at DroneDeploy.

This show starts with Andrew recalling his high school life. Why did an engineering student from the University of Michigan enroll at Student Painters? Andrew reveals that he was looking for a unique opportunity that allowed him to garner the hands-on experience of running a business.

Next, Andrew shares his experience of running a student painting business. How did an 18-year old with no prior business experience or painting experience successfully lead and manage people? Andrew shares his biggest takeaways and reveals how he managed to really scale up his business in his second year at Student Painters.

Listeners will find the next segment of the show particularly interesting. Andrew decided to venture into drone technology in 2014 with Uplift Data Partners. This gamble paid off big time for Andrew as Uplift ended up provided their drone services to some of the largest organizations in the United States.

Andrew started Uplift as a solo-entrepreneur and then managed to secure VC funding to scale up his business. How did someone like Andrew (who started with zero knowledge of drones) manage to convince VC’s to back him? He shares how his Student Painting network helped him in this fund-raising process.

In this segment, Andrew draws some interesting parallels between running a technology company and a painting company. Is running a technology company significantly different from running a painting company? And, why did Andrew decide to sell out to PrecisionHawk just when his business was taking off?

Towards the end, Andrew has some excellent advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in for some excellent nuggets!

What You Will Learn in This Show:

• How a Student Painter stint can equip you with transferable skillsets
• How a Student Painter network can help you scale your business
• A “peek” into the future of drone technology
• How to start and scale up a business
• And so much more!

Resources

DroneDeploy

YEAA

In today’s show, Steve interviews Mike Lamorgese, Equipment and Technology Specialist, Henry Schein.

This show starts with Mike recalling in his teenage years. Mike shares that he was a “novice, young man trying to find his way”. His lack of focus is certainly something that most of us can identify with. This is when Mike stumbled upon YEAA (Young Entrepreneurs Across America).

What drew Mike to YEAA in the first place? In this segment of the show, listeners will learn how a YEAA stint can equip you with transferable skill-sets that propel you ahead in life. Mike reveals how the opportunity to run a real business while in college proved to be an invaluable one for him. Here, Mike encourages all college students to be extremely selective while selecting an internship.

After Student Painters, Mike landed a coveted job at Henry Schein. How did Mike experience as a student painter help him land this job? Listeners will learn how Mike’s YEAA stint was the differentiating factor that helped him get his foot in the door. 

Mike goes on to share some interesting details about his position as a digital and technology specialist at Henry Schein. Towards the end, Mike shares his daily routine and reveals some crucial attributes that help him perform at a high level.

What You Will Learn in This Show:

• Importance of getting the right internship that propels you forward
• How  YEAA will equip you with transferable skill-sets that help you throughout your professional life
• How leveraging the YEAA alumni network can land you some spectacular opportunities
• Why switching jobs too often is detrimental to your career
• And so much more!

Resources:

YEAA (Young Entrepreneurs Across America)

Henry Schein

In today’s show, Steve interviews Mike Lamorgese, Equipment and Technology Specialist, Henry Schein.

This show starts with Mike recalling in his teenage years. Mike shares that he was a “novice, young man trying to find his way”. His lack of focus is certainly something that most of us can identify with. This is when Mike stumbled upon YEAA (Young Entrepreneurs Across America).

What drew Mike to YEAA in the first place? In this segment of the show, listeners will learn how a YEAA stint can equip you with transferable skill-sets that propel you ahead in life. Mike reveals how the opportunity to run a real business while in college proved to be an invaluable one for him. Here, Mike encourages all college students to be extremely selective while selecting an internship.

After Student Painters, Mike landed a coveted job at Henry Schein. How did Mike experience as a student painter help him land this job? Listeners will learn how Mike’s YEAA stint was the differentiating factor that helped him get his foot in the door. 

Mike goes on to share some interesting details about his position as a digital and technology specialist at Henry Schein. Towards the end, Mike shares his daily routine and reveals some crucial attributes that help him perform at a high level.

What You Will Learn in This Show:

• Importance of getting the right internship that propels you forward
• How  YEAA will equip you with transferable skill-sets that help you throughout your professional life
• How leveraging the YEAA alumni network can land you some spectacular opportunities
• Why switching jobs too often is detrimental to your career
• And so much more!

Resources:

YEAA (Young Entrepreneurs Across America)

Henry Schein

Today's show is a special one as Steve Acorn, President, Young Entrepreneurs Across America announces the launch of the YEAA podcast. In this show, we will be sharing real-life stories of young students who have joined the program. 

This show is aimed at 18-24-year-olds who have a burning desire to change the course of their life. Steve shares how young 19-20-year-old folks can enroll in the YEAA management program and learn the nuances of running a business. Towards the end, Steve shares his own life story and reveals how he has managed to generate over $200 million in revenues over 34 years. 

If you are driven individual, keen on evolving into a better version of yourself, you will love this show. Tune in now!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• How can the YEAA management program help you?
• What inspired Steve to start the YEAA show?
• Steve’s life story and how he started YEAA in the United States
• And so much more! 

Resources:

YEAA (Young Entrepreneurs Across America)

Today's show is a special one as Steve Acorn, President, Young Entrepreneurs Across America announces the launch of the YEAA podcast. In this show, we will be sharing real-life stories of young students who have joined the program. 

This show is aimed at 18-24-year-olds who have a burning desire to change the course of their life. Steve shares how young 19-20-year-old folks can enroll in the YEAA management program and learn the nuances of running a business. Towards the end, Steve shares his own life story and reveals how he has managed to generate over $200 million in revenues over 34 years. 

If you are driven individual, keen on evolving into a better version of yourself, you will love this show. Tune in now!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• How can the YEAA management program help you?
• What inspired Steve to start the YEAA show?
• Steve’s life story and how he started YEAA in the United States
• And so much more! 

Resources:

YEAA (Young Entrepreneurs Across America)