Pitfalls, Traps & Barriers: The Entrepreneurs Journey

Zero to Hero. What has brought me from a 27 year old kid from off the street into the career of NDT and Radiation Safety.

Nathan Smith, a dedicated professional in the field of nondestructive testing (NDT), hails from Darke County, Ohio, where his journey began. With a passion for industrial inspection and safety, Nathan ventured far from his roots to build a successful career that has taken him across the United States.

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In this episode we talk to Maisey Jay, a graduate of the American Institute of Nondestructive Testing. She talks about her career in NDT and the various countries she has visited on her journey in the inspection industry.

Maisey Jay is a Nondestructive Testing technician who has traveled to several countries performing inspection across a wide array of  industries.

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In today's Episode we talk about the belief system which our guest calls Intucentricism™, which prioritizes one’s intuition, self-control, and self-expression with openness to the experiences, desires, and feelings of others. It centers on personal expansion rooted in Self Friendship. Leading with Intucentricism will result in the collective expansion of society, each of us fostering what she calls a Party of One™—having fun, with ourselves, for ourselves, as ourselves. Independently, together. Her hope is to inspire society to critically think, creatively of your world.

Blizzard Planit embodies her concept of Self Friendship™. Starting as Fran Drescher's Executive Assistant, she quickly founded Planit Butter and expanded into Voice Acting and becoming an author, while also working as Creative Assistant to Krystyna Hutchinson. She later became the Author, Creative Director, and Innovator of Backpack Healthcare's Bibliotherapy—digitally interactive pediatric therapy books and self-help
app.

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Join us to discuss the impact of burnout on your life, including your health and business.

We take a look at the various causes and discuss solutions to alleviate burnout. 

Patrice Bonfiglio is the President of Sarissa Capital Management LP, a registered investment adviser focused on shareholder activism in healthcare. Prior to being president, she served in various roles at Sarissa Capital, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. She currently serves as a director of Amarin Corporation PLC, a pharmaceutical company focused on cardiovascular health. Additionally, Patrice is the host of the podcast, The Burnout Club. 

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Today I talked to Andrew Crapuchettes about employee recruitment, nurturing and development. We also delve into labor market data, what it is and why it matters in today's highly competitive workforce market.

Andrew is a pioneer in the labor market data and analytics industry, and he is the visionary behind RedBalloon.

Mr. Crapuchettes began his career as a young Silicon Valley entrepreneur, building business process automation and selling 3D modeling software.

In 2001, Mr. Crapuchettes became a founding member and later CEO of Emsi (now Lightcast), which he transformed from a little-known consulting company of three employees to an international economic data firm with over 250 employees worldwide.

Mr. Crapuchettes not only pioneered the operational tenets that rocketed Emsi to success, but led the company through four successful transitions to two private equity firms, a strategic buyer, and a national non-profit, with each transition producing significant returns for the investors.

Mr. Crapuchettes has also contributed his talents to numerous other companies, some of which have led to additional strategic and MBO exits. He has taught graduate-level classes on 3D modeling and software architecture, and has served on the board of multiple non-profit organizations. He and his wife live in Idaho with their five children.

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Today, I’m thrilled to have Chris Rodman with us. Chris is a passionate advocate for holistic wellness, blending the ancient practices of meditation with the transformative power of plant medicine. Chris brings a unique perspective that bridges the spiritual and the scientific. Join us as we dive deep into the benefits of meditation, the role of plant medicine in personal growth, and the ways these practices can lead to profound transformation.

In 2010 Chris experienced his first plant medicine ceremony; this set in motion a motorcycle journey across South America and an ongoing relationship, healing, and education with the wisdom of the Plant Teachers. Visiting the Amazon is now a regular part of life that informs him ever more deeply about the interconnectivity of all things. It is with great respect, humility, and gratitude that Chris continues his work with entheogens. He is a certified addictions recovery and psycho-spiritual integration coach with Being True To You. With a B.Sc. in Kinesiology and trained as a CHEK Practitioner, Chris is well connected in the holistic elements of human health and fitness.

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Today we talked with Marisol Castillo about childhood development. 

Marisol is an amazingly gifted therapist with deep insight into how children learn and grow. She is also an amazing entrepreneur with a touching and inspiring story of how she started her business in Jaco, Costa Rica.  

Marisol holds a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Therapy and brings with her a wealth of expertise, holding multiple certifications, including Electro Stimulation, Adult Neurological Rehabilitation, and a specialized Therapeutic Approach to Speech Component and Phonetics I & II. Her dedication to advancing her skills has also led her to earn a Postgraduate Certification in Autism Spectrum Disorder Intervention. Additionally, she's equipped with training in the Practical Application of Video fluoroscopy Findings in Children. Please join me in welcoming Marisol Castillo.

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Learn about Chambers of Commerce from Matt Kilian, Minnesota's Executive of the year for 2024. We discuss what chambers of commerce are, and what services they can provide to help your business on many different levels.

Matt Kilian is the president of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce, one of Minnesota’s largest chambers representing 1,100 small businesses in one of Minnesota’s most celebrated areas. He was named the Minnesota Chamber Executive of the Year in 2024 and also serves on the boards of the Bush Foundation and National Loon Center among others. He’s here today to talk about his favorite subject, Chambers of Commerce.

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Today we dig into what it takes to be an entrepreneur, we talk about Andrew's drive and passion for trade and skilled careers, and we find out how his company, toolfetch.com,  has remained successful for 24 years. 

Andrew Brown is the Founder and CEO of toolfetch.com as well as an avid advocate of the skilled trades through the “Skilled Trades Advisory Council”. His dedication to the trades is fueled by passion and you can see that passion in every post he creates on social media.

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David and I discuss how social media has evolved over the years, what social platform may be the best fit for your marketing needs, and what entrepreneurs' need to know about running a successful marketing campaign. We also discuss his Non-Profit organization "Hope for the Arctic".

David Pride is the Founder and Chief Relationships Officer of Social Impressions, a Social Media Consulting firm that has guided strategy for high-profile campaigns across 17 countries, managing multi-million dollar ad spends.

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