Making It Real

Conor Horrigan – Half Full Brewery

"Make Sure the Stress Matters" 

Conor Horrigan, founder of Half Full Brewery, was on the ultimate pursuit of passion. After enduring taxing desk hours on Wall Street, Conor set out on a 15-week trip around the world to figure out how to match his passions with his career. Following his motto and his mission to always make time for things that make you feel "half full", Conor created Half Full Brewery. Tune in as Conor shares his journey, his growth and his mission at the brewery while inspiring all with his positive views on both business and life.

Whether you're a product manager in an established company or an aspiring business owner with an idea for a new product business, Making It Real will provide you with real tools and advice on how to be a successful product entrepreneur!

Hosted by Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier

Original Music by Bob Caporale

Note: No endorsement of any product or service featured on Making It Real is either expressed or implied by its hosts or producers.

Jeff Wilcoxon – Bobtail Ice Cream

"Let Your Customers Drive Your Innovation" 

As both the co-founder of Bobtail Ice Cream in Chicago, and a product management professional at a large corporation, Jeff Wilcoxon shares the ultimate advice for product entrepreneurs. Tune in to learn about the inner workings of a legacy ice cream business and how those small business lessons can be translated into a large corporate product management environment. In this episode, Jeff talks about growth, customer service, innovation and so much more! 

Whether you're a product manager in an established company or an aspiring business owner with an idea for a new product business, Making It Real will provide you with real tools and advice on how to be a successful product entrepreneur!

Hosted by Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier

Original Music by Bob Caporale

Note: No endorsement of any product or service featured on Making It Real is either expressed or implied by its hosts or producers.

Carlos Vega – Jersey Italian Gravy

"Take the Leap and Be All In"

To Carlos Vega, founder of Jersey Italian Gravy, the perfect tomato sauce tastes like home – and ultimately like family.  While owning and managing a pizzeria, he came across a recipe that flew off the shelves and made many people experience the same feeling of nostalgia. Tune in as Carlos discusses his road to success, all while staying true to his Jersey Italian Gravy recipe, and his core family values.  Now available in Bed, Bath and Beyond, Whole Foods and many other large brick and mortars, Jersey Italian Gravy continues to grow in popularity across the country!

Whether you're a product manager in an established company or an aspiring business owner with an idea for a new product business, Making It Real will provide you with real tools and advice on how to be a successful product entrepreneur!

Hosted by Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier

Original Music by Bob Caporale

Note: No endorsement of any product or service featured on Making It Real is either expressed or implied by its hosts or producers.

Anya Burgess – Sola Violins

"Turning a Passion for Strings into a Storefront" 

Anya Burgess, founder of Sola Violins, is a talented luthier and a passionate violinist. Listen to Anya's story as she is faced with the challenge of turning a home-based business into a thriving storefront in the heart of Lafayette, LA. She has found a strong niche for passionate musicians, and has marketed a welcoming space for both professional musicians and beginners alike.  

Whether you're a product manager in an established company or an aspiring business owner with an idea for a new product business, Making It Real will provide you with real tools and advice on how to be a successful product entrepreneur!

Hosted by Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier

Original Music by Bob Caporale

Note: No endorsement of any product or service featured on Making It Real is either expressed or implied by its hosts or producers.

Martha Bernal – Wet Nose University

"If You Don't Move, You Don't Eat"

Martha Bernal, founder of Wet Nose University and a successful corporate product manager, has turned her passion for dog training into an entrepreneurial venture. In this episode, Martha discusses the similarities between entrepreneurship and product management, and the challenges that she had to overcome in a small business to find a great deal of success.

Whether you're a product manager in an established company or an aspiring business owner with an idea for a new product business, Making It Real will provide you with real tools and advice on how to be a successful product entrepreneur!

Hosted by Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier

Original Music by Bob Caporale

Note: No endorsement of any product or service featured on Making It Real is either expressed or implied by its hosts or producers.

Mark Ethier – iZotope

"Be Bold and Listen To Your Customers"

Mark Ethier, founder of iZotope, an award-winning audio technology company, shares his journey during the burst of the dot com bubble. With a passion for both music and computer science, Mark and his co-founders were able to stay in constant touch with their customers throughout each product lifecycle; all while continuing to offer incredible customer service. This, among many other factors, enabled iZotope to become one of the leaders in the music software industry. Tune in to hear Mark's incredible journey, as he expresses the importance of core values, growth, and being a true product entrepreneur.

Whether you're a product manager in an established company or an aspiring business owner with an idea for a new product business, Making It Real will provide you with real tools and advice on how to be a successful product entrepreneur!

Hosted by Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier

Original Music by Bob Caporale

Note: No endorsement of any product or service featured on Making It Real is either expressed or implied by its hosts or producers.

Daniel Webster Clark – RompHim

"The Secret Sauce to Going Viral"

Be sure to listen as Daniel Webster-Clark shares his story of going viral upon introducing the hottest new fashion statement: the male romper. The RompHim was designed by a gaggle of business students, and went from being an extra-credit project to becoming a booming business. Tune in to hear the highs and lows of establishing a business, going viral, and growing a brand within the blink of an eye.  

Whether you're a product manager in an established company or an aspiring business owner with an idea for a new product business, Making It Real will provide you with real tools and advice on how to be a successful product entrepreneur!

Hosted by Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier

Original Music by Bob Caporale

Note: No endorsement of any product or service featured on Making It Real is either expressed or implied by its hosts or producers.

Brett Walker – CircuitScribe

"Making Circuitry Fun and Exciting"

While working towards a PhD, Brett Walker, CEO of CircuitScribe, came up with the idea to create a conductive ballpoint pen that can draw circuits on paper. He has combined art and science together making an irresistible kit for kids and adults alike. While entering the big box stores, and understanding the B2C world, Brett has also built a successful B2B company focusing on conductive materials for consumer electronics. Tune in as he shares the benefits of each style of business from a very hands-on perspective, along with many lessons while building and testing products

Whether you're a product manager in an established company or an aspiring business owner with an idea for a new product business, Making It Real will provide you with real tools and advice on how to be a successful product entrepreneur!

Hosted by Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier

Original Music by Bob Caporale

Note: No endorsement of any product or service featured on Making It Real is either expressed or implied by its hosts or producers.

Travis Peterson – Joker Greetings

"Turning a Good Joke into a Customer Need"

Travis Peterson, founder of Joker Greetings, understands the power of a prank. With a growing product line of greeting cards, Travis has matched an interesting customer need and created cards that feature everything from endless singing to a friendly pop of confetti. Tune in as Travis redefines the greeting card space while creating "that perfect card" with a very memorable experience.

Whether you're a product manager in an established company or an aspiring business owner with an idea for a new product business, Making It Real will provide you with real tools and advice on how to be a successful product entrepreneur!

Hosted by Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier

Original Music by Bob Caporale

Note: No endorsement of any product or service featured on Making It Real is either expressed or implied by its hosts or producers.

Thor Ernstsson – Alpha

"Innovate With Confidence"

Thor Ernstsson, founder of Alpha, talks about how he connected his passion for user experience to product management. Now, Alpha UX provides a platform to drive experimentation and provide real time answers with a database of over 90 million users. Thor emphasizes the importance of making customer-centric decisions and provides the tool to do so.

Whether you're a product manager in an established company or an aspiring business owner with an idea for a new product business, Making It Real will provide you with real tools and advice on how to be a successful product entrepreneur!

Hosted by Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier

Original Music by Bob Caporale

Note: No endorsement of any product or service featured on Making It Real is either expressed or implied by its hosts or producers.