MVP Business

Will Rothell has called Wimberley his home for many years. He's watched it grow from a one stoplight town to what it is today and he's grown up with it. Now the owner of Ceremony Botanical, will shares his journey of becoming the owner of a thriving business by trusting his instincts and intuition.

Ceremony is a botanical studio and boutique located in the Texas Hill Country, offering pretty plants and thoughtful goods for habitat and home.

Listen to this episode of MVP Business and learn what's next for Will and what is next for Ceremony.

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Jeff Munn helps frustrated leaders step into a more authentic version of themselves and their mission. In this episode he discusses his journey from being a corporate attorney to actually enjoying life and helping others discover and reach for their passions.

Jeff came a point in his career where he sensed that he could help more people by being who he is than by doing what he knew. To step into that, he had to let go of the safety of the corporate identity he had always hidden behind, and step into a more authentic and powerful version of himself. While he knew he had to do it, he was also terrified to let go of the career that had treated him so well.

Jeff has taken those key insights of his own transformation and created a proprietary process, “Creating Extraordinary Futures,” that helps frustrated executives take the leap into the bigger mission that’s calling them. Drawing from both ancient wisdom traditions and modern neuroscience, he points people toward that part of them that has no fears or limitations, and that is the source of all creativity and connection.

In this episode Jeff and Steph discuss the common hamster wheels of fear and doubt that we get on and how to get off the wheel and enjoy life.

"We don't see that we've made up the rules for success in our own head and then judged ourselves for not meeting them."

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Heath Tolleson and Kristin McDermott share their story and passions to start their business together. Their passions  stem from the power of connections through timeless clothing, garments, and art. Named after Heath’s grandfather, Jack Felix Tolleson, the two have created an atmosphere where stories can be shared and experienced through friends, family, and community. 

The goal at Felix T. Jack is to provide individual and effortless experiences with unique, small-batched, artisan-crafted clothing, accessories, and furnishings that are truly one of a kind. Both owners believe in supporting sustainable, long lasting, responsible garments and textiles. Heath and Kristin hand select the companies and items they want to work with and represent. Whether its hand stitched and sewn denim jeans from New York, cut and crafted duffels from Charleston, SC, each piece has its own story tell. 

Felix T. Jack works with some of the most respected names in the independent fashion community. Brands that Felix T. Jack have partnered with such as Tellason, Slightly Alabama, Glenn’s Denim to name a few, all share the ethos of what is known as “Slow Fashion” which is defined as:  quality-based rather than time-based. Slow fashion pioneer brands and designers note that the movement encourages slower production, unifying sustainability with ethics, and ultimately invites consumers to invest in well-made and lasting clothes. Felix T. Jack wants to bring the concept of sustainable men’s fashion to the Texas Hill Country by introducing brands that are changing the industry everyday through positive and honest efforts. Felix T. Jack is located at 13210 RR12 in Wimberley, TX and store hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm and open by appointment Sunday and Monday. Please reach out through Facebook or Instagram and visit our website at www.felixtjack.com.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Putting fear on the back burner starts with faith and excitement about what you're doing.
• What is slow fashion, and why it's important
• The process of opening a high-end clothing store in Wimberley, Texas
• The value of business partnership

 "It all starts with taking an opportunity to invest in yourself."

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Both native Texans and graduates of Texas A&M University, Rachel and Matthew Buchanan own and operate the Leaning Pear restaurant in Wimberley, TX. In this episode, the couple share their story - a love of each other, food, and the Wimberley Valley. 

With the help of family and friends, Rachel and Matthew have worked hard to create a unique dining experience that reflects the color and warmth of the Village of Wimberley. The Leaning Pear is Wimberley’s destination spot for unique, well-crafted, delicious food in an idyllic hill-country setting.

In this episode you'll learn:

• The inspiration behind the restaurant
• The struggles and joys of running a local eatery
• Balance of family in and out of the restaurant

Learn More about The Leaning Pear
https://www.leaningpear.com/

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Dhiraj Jain and Steph Silver discuss digital marketing, specifically how it has changed, and what a business must do to stay connected and continue to sell  products as the rules of online marketing and digital advertising continue to evolve.

What you'll learn:

• How Dhiraj came to know the digital advertising space
• Why social and digital advertising isn't as effective as it used to be
• What you should be doing to attract new customers
• How to keep customers engaged after the first purchase

About Dhiraj Jain:

Dhiraj is a seasoned Retail & Consumer industry leader with 20+ years of experience in building and scaling businesses at the intersection of strategy, product, and technology. His innate capability to lead and always challenge the status quo in the Retail & Consumer space led him to co-found dotkonnekt, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with a mission to turbo-charge growth for innovative brands in this Decade of D2C. 

He is currently building an Experiential Commerce platform through the convergence of Content, Community, and Commerce that allows brands to deliver a great experience, attract organic traffic, and convert from within the content and community engagement. With pay-it-forward philosophy at heart, Dhiraj mentors tech startups at NASSCOM Deeptech Club.

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Join Steph Silver and Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip and acorn drinks, the first distilled non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs, as they course through another episode showcasing the perfect concoction of mission, vision, and passion. His mission is twofold: solve the dilemma of what to drink when you're not drinking alcohol, and continue his family's 300 years of farming heritage. Ben shares his journey from living with his parents on the farm, his various experiences in early adulthood, and his creation of the pioneering distilled non-alcoholic spirits. He imparts best practices that contributes to the success of the business, his struggles, and the Diageo acquisition. 

Outline of the Episode:

·       Scaling a CPG business from home kitchen to world-wide distribution

·       Qwning the biggest company Ben has ever worked for

·       Hiring and delegating

·       Communication, its focus and simplification

·       The two-year scaling of Seedlip to its purchase by the alcohol Giant, Diageo

·       His biggest struggle and biggest lesson

About Ben Branson:

Ben is the founder of Seedlip and Acorn drinks, the first distilled non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs. His mission is twofold: solve the dilemma of what to drink when you're not drinking, and continue his family's 300 years of farming heritage. Ben was named as one of the top 50 Most Influential People in food and drink by the telegraph and awarded young Achiever of the Year by the drinks business, he continues to pioneer the non-alcoholic category forward with the launch of acorn drinks.

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“When you change your sleep, you change your life.”~ Dr. Michael Breus

Been wondering how to improve your performance in every aspect of life and business? Discover how sleep plays a big role in this improvement! Join Steph Silver and Dr.Michael Breus, the sleep doctor, shares about people who improved in their performance in work, studies, and even sex! Tune in for more!

Outline of the Episode:

·       His journey from Sports Psychology to Clinical Sleep medicine

·       Chrono types, why we have it and the discovery of the new one

·       Losing weight through better sleep

·       Improving a employee productivity by applying the Chrono type concept

·       His life’s biggest lesson 

 Take your Chronotype Quiz Here.

About Michael Breus:

Dr. Michael J. Breus is a clinical psychologist with more than two decades of experience in his field. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Breus is one of the only psychologists to pass the Sleep Medicine Specialty board without attending medical school. In 2021, Reader’s Digest named him the best sleep specialist in the state of California.

Dr. Breus is also a best-selling author. His publications include four books:

·       Good Night: The Sleep Doctor’s 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health (2006)

·       The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep (2011)

·       The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype–and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More (2016)

·       Energize!: Go From Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days (2021)

Dr. Breus lectures all over the world and serves as an expert resource for most major publications, doing more than 250 interviews per year.

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Joining this podcast for the second time, Dr. Debbie Silver shares about how the pandemic affected one of her life’s mission and passion – Education. Tune in to this episode with Steph Silver and Debbie Silver as they talk about education, the things we lost due to online learning, the new system post pandemic, how to enter the 2022/23 school year with joy, and more!

Outline of the Episode:

·       The shift from academics-focus to wellness-focus 

·       The things we lost due to online learning

·       Expressing oneself without being inappropriate

·       The best way to empower our children

·       The positive approach for this new phase of learning

About Debbie Silver:

Dr. Debbie Silver is a brilliantly funny, beautifully insightful, and boldly authentic speaker, author, and educator. She has dedicated her life to understanding learning and growth behavior and has become a world-renowned and empowering speaker. Debbie is one of the most sought after presenters for professional development in education!

Through her research, her outreach, and her humor, Debbie seeks to help teachers find the joy in the daily job of teaching so that children can embrace the satisfaction and pride of knowledge, growth, and self-worth.

With 30 years spent as a teacher, staff development instructor, and university professor, Dr. Silver doesn’t just know her way around the classroom – she is deeply familiar with the challenges educators face at every level, from kindergarten through college. One of the nation’s most popular keynote speakers and professional development presenters, this former Louisiana State Teacher of the Year has given presentations around the world (including 49 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Africa, and Asia), helping audiences to interact with students on a more meaningful level.

While inspiring educators to enjoy the job they once loved, she reminds them of how important they are in the lives of children, their families, and the world. Through her writing and her speaking, she highlights relevant and tested learning theory and tools for communication. She makes essential points while sharing poignant stories and lots of laughs. Debbie firmly believes that teachers need to be having fun and staying in touch with their passion to make their biggest impact in the classroom.

When she’s not working as an educational speaker and writer, Debbie enjoys spending time in Texas with her husband, Dr. Lawrence Silver, and spending time with their 5 sons and their families who live in 5 different states.

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Steve Harper, author of The Ripple Effect, and I talk about strengthening and deepening the power of connections. He explains how his unique and refreshing approach is changing and impacting organizations and even society.

“It’s really important and critical to help people get better at connecting with one another and in creating and looking for those opportunities to create those positive ripples.” – Steve Harper

In this episode, you will learn:

·       The rippling effect of connections

·       How to maintain a high level of company culture

·       Hire people who have the same dedication

·       Take feedback in a positive manner

·       Practices Steve does to stay connected

·       And much more!

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About Steve Harper:

A serial entrepreneur, professional speaker, author, and leading business strategist, Steve Harper has successfully uncovered the secret to creating powerful, long-lasting connections and their impact on one’s personal and professional life. 

Over his thirty-year career, Steve has maintained a unique focus on developing strong, long-lasting connections with his clients, prospects, employees, and friends. He’s honed his unique ability to foster relationships into a strategy for achieving solid business success. That strategy, represented in his book The Ripple Effect, is the backbone of his signature 8 Minute Ripple events, speaking, podcasts, courses, coaching, and online communities. 

Steve’s unique and refreshing approach to how and why individuals, organizations, and even our society must reach outside the box to connect is changing lives and impacting corporate bottom line dollars.

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Join me and my guest, Aziz Azarifi, co-founder of MedBar, as we talk about scaling profitable businesses and startups in the natural food arena. He shares his motivation behind MedBar and why he is passionate about investing in food startups.

“To achieve something, you have to sacrifice something.” – Aziz Azarifi

In this episode, you will learn:

·       Childhood influences and role models

·       The value of time

·       Entrepreneurial spirit

·       Life in perspective

·       Everyone has an impact on the world

·       And much more!

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About Aziz Azarifi:

A global traveler passionate about history, cultures, and food, Aziz is no stranger to exotic tastes and authentic experiences. Backed by 20+ years of executive experience in the food industry across multiple countries, he decided to share his food passion with as many people as possible and decided that MedBar would be the way.

He believes a food revolution is taking place across the world, and he can contribute to its success by stretching the realm of flavors and tastes accessible to US consumers.

In addition to his commitments with MedBar, Aziz enjoys coaching and mentoring young entrepreneurs across various industries. His motto is, “The journey is the reward.”

Next project? Promoting the benefits of authentic flavors and nutrition within school canteens.

You can find Aziz Azarifi on…

Website: https://mymedbar.com/

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