Miserable for Money

Janice Gobert is a Full Professor at Rutgers University—New Brunswick and Founder and CEO of Apprendis, a company that developed an amazing, patented classroom AI-based technology used to do real-time assessment and tutoring of science for middle and high school students as they interact with virtual tools. Teachers also get actionable alerts to guide instruction. The product, Inq-ITS (for students) and Inq-Blotter (for teachers), is now being used in 50 states and 34 countries. In addition to all of this Janice is a Mom and a budding stand-up comedian. Enjoy!

Stuff mentioned in this episode:

Janice's U.S.NEWS article

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Eric Conwell owns CVL Partners, a real estate investment firm with properties across America. Eric is a fun, kind, thoughtful, guy and it shines through in his work and his personal life. Taking on challenging projects ripe with difficult circumstances has taught him more than a few lessons along the way. Today we explored what it's like to get a business going, as well as the ever-present question - should I keep going? Enjoy!

Stuff mentioned in this episode:

Atomic Habits

Pretty Things Ale

Albert Bandura

This one may be a two-parter... Steve and I let time get away from us and hadn't even come close to ending this energized conversation when we had to run. Steve is the founder of Enterprise Cleaning and Restoration Corp he's a great guy - a hard worker with vision and an uncanny knack for the details. Like most of us, Steve and his company have been through some ups and downs over their 19 years in business and Steve has managed to fight his way out of the downs each time with grit, determination and innovative thinking.

Stuff mentioned in this episode:

The Secret

Aces High Pressure Cleaning

Mike Barbera is the second-generation owner of Real Living Barbera Associates, a real estate firm servicing Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Mike took the helm at an interesting time - 2008 - right as the bubble burst and the market took its historic dive. We dig into that and how it reshaped him and his business, family responsibility and how much a loving family can truly mean, what makes a good realtor, where he sees the market going and more. Enjoy!

James is the founder of The Wellness Corporation which developed Wellness Programs, EAP programs, Medical/Mental Health Utilization Review Systems and Complementary Medicine Networks for over 400 companies, hospitals and institutions of higher learning throughout the United States and Europe.

James also serves as board president of ACAM, Mayan Midwifery International a 501c3 charity dedicated to assisting indigenous Guatemalan midwives and other local health providers in addressing the many obstacles to effective and sustainable health care in their communities.

He's a family man, entrepreneur, humanitarian, philanthropist, author, photographer, and friend.

Sully is Co-Owner, General Manager and part of the trifecta that makes Medusa Brewing possible. He stays busy managing the taproom, events, and marketing initiatives for the brewery so he's either busy behind a computer or pouring beer behind their salvaged steel and wood bar. Between all that delicious beer, his growing company and wonderful family, life seems pretty good. We had a great time on this episode.

Follow Sully on Twitter - @KeithSully

Follow Sully on Instagram - @sully_medusa

Steve Krull is the CEO of Be Found Online, a demand generation agency based out of Chicago, with a few other offices across the US and beyond. We had a great conversation spanning business, our own misguided concepts of self, our kids, friends and more. It's a good one with some sage-like thoughts from one of the deepest, people-focused entrepreneurs I know. Enjoy!

Stuff mentioned in this episode:

Getting Naked by Patrick Lencioni

Get Naked by Methods of Mayhem

Small Giants 

Business Improv

A great cup of coffee with a side of changing the world. Rhonda owns Coffeelands and is using her business to make a difference in global human trafficking. This was a real eye-opener and I'm glad we got together for this fun, honest discussion. We talk about everything from how our businesses have affected our families to self-doubt, tough times and how small acts can create real change. Listen and learn from Rhonda's story of starting her business as you get ready to take the leap yourself.

Stuff mentioned in this episode:

Dean's Beans 

Polus Center

Women's Bean Project

UMASS Mindfulness Course