Shaping The Future Podcast with host Gregg Kell

QUOTES:

“I’m most passionate about making a small dent in the Small Business World.”

“Humility is a good thing. Entrepreneurship makes you humble, whether you like it or not.”

“With hiring, always be hands on. You will course correct faster.”

“Educating the market is a process that takes time.”

“The best way to affect the most amount of people is technology disruption.”

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode of Shaping the Future Podcast, Gregg Kell gets the chance to chat with Sharat Potharaju; CEO and Co-Founder of Mobstac.

Sharat’s company hopes to disrupt Small Business marketing through emerging Proximity Marketing technologies -- Advertising to customers via their smartphones as they shop, as an example use case.

In addition, Sharat’s company helps to collect data & analytics on this method of advertising, in order to establish a benchmark and further pave the way to growth in this space.

TIME STAMPS:

[3:17] WIll Proximity Marketing be disruptive in Small Business Marketing?

[7:10] What is Sharat Most Passionate About Today?

[9:01] Sharat’s biggest humbling moment

[12:36] Goals for 2nd half of 2018

[12:55] Sharat’s biggest challenges to overcome

RESOURCES:

https://www.mobstac.com/

 

QUOTES:

“I’m in the Relationship Business. We do SEO on the side.”

“No matter how much you know, there is always more to learn.”

“Quality relationships start with listening.”

“Explain things in a way the client will understand.”

“Empathy plus Respect yields Trust, and Trust is Golden.”

“Is that the best you can do?”

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode of Shaping The Future, Gregg chats with Steve Mahard;

Operations Manager of SEOLeads. Steve’s foray into Entrepreneurship started at the ripe age of 17 as the Owner of a Plant Rental Business. Since then, he’s fallen into the Online Marketing space, with over 10 years experience in the field. Enjoy this episode as we flesh out what has driven Steve to his success.

TIME STAMPS:

[2:50] What is Steve most passionate about today?

[4:52] Steve’s biggest personal challenge, and how he’s overcome it

[6:50] What are the greatest lessons Steve learned from his challenges?

[8:17] What are Steve’s Goals for the second half of 2018?

[16:30] Why Steve decided to join SEOLeads

[18:23] What does Steve’s ideal client look like?

[19:24] The best advice Steve has ever received

[22:40] What is Steve doing now to shape his future?

RESOURCES:

SEOLeads.io

QUOTES:

"Hope is a belief that my future can be better than my past, and I can play a significant role to make it better."

"Remain faithful to what you know."

"It’s not only okay to ask for help, it’s absolutely necessary to ask for help."

"I believe America is a shining example of the great good people can be together when principles and integrity guide our actions. And it can be a sobering example of the great harm people can do to each other when those principles are ignored, mocked, or disintegrated."

"The principle still remains, as does the choice."

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode of Shaping the Future Podcast, Gregg Kell interviews Joel Rude, the executive director of Alpine Camp and Conference Center.

This episode is much more than just how to run a business properly; it is about how to enhance the lives of others through your outreach. Joel talks about the core of Alpine Camp and just how sticking to the core mission of Alpine helps change lives for the better.

HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:47] Joel’s passion for the camping ministry because camp changes lives

[03:16] The science of hope and how that may impact people who really need it

[05:22] The trials Joel went through when shifting from one job to another that prepared him to be a more empathetic person

[08:15] Alpine’s focus on building from their core and how it reflects the original purpose of the camp

[17:13] Joel’s concentration on details to enhance the hospitality of Alpine Camp

RESOURCES:

Alpine Camp and Conference Center

Camp HOPE America

Contact Joel

QUOTES:

"Pay attention. Keep your fingers in the pie."

"You can’t expect more than you inspect."

"Stay good. Stay organized. Stay on schedule. You’ll have a successful life."

"America’s a land of opportunity. You’re always going to reap what you sow."

"Keep your head up. Remember if you really really want this, you can achieve it."

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode of Shaping the Future Podcast, Gregg interviews Valerie Parmenter, owner of RV Stripes, Graphics, and more.

Valerie speaks about just what it means to have balance in your business whether it comes to trust with employees, when to be involved, or how much much time and effort you should spend in keeping your business in line.

HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:30] Valerie’s passion for building good, honest relationships with her clients

[02:45] How trusting her employees too much opened the door for a mishap within Valerie’s business and how that encouraged her to be more involved

[06:30] The challenges of keeping the business as well as the employees on track for the future

[09:01] Getting out of your business what you put into it

[10:26] What Valerie is doing to shape the business for a future without her involved

RESOURCES:

www.rvstripes.com

QUOTES:

"Nowadays, we try to track everything a lot closer to be able to get a better perspective."

"I’d like to be a company that people are excited to work with."

"I was born into a family business where there’s an obligation to help the family business at times."

"My ideal client is someone who recognizes the value of quality."

"Some of the best advice whether personal or professional-- suit up, show up."

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode of Shaping the Future Podcast, Gregg interviews Robert Waddell, president of Waddell Painting, Inc.

Robert’s painting business was passed down to him from his father, putting him in a position to not only learn how to keep a family name alive, but how to reshape that family name to fit modern needs.

HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:20] Robert’s passion for creating a better future for everyone around him

[02:16] How preparing for a rainy day kept Robert’s business afloat during the recession of 2008

[06:55] The difficulty in finding the right employees and the importance of keeping a presence online

[12:13] Why Waddell Painting was formed and why it’s in business today

[15:31] How being present in your day to day life allows you to aim higher and with more precision

RESOURCES:

https://waddellpainting.net/

Waddell Painting on Facebook

Google G Suite

QUOTES:

"It’s not a matter of overcoming; it’s a matter of pursuing."

"It’s all hard work. It’s a great business plan. It’s long hours, long evenings, early mornings. It’s a path you choose to take."

"I’ve gotten so much feedback over the years that generates positive energy that drives me every day."

"Their backyard environment is more than just a vessel in the ground."

"What my clients will get from me is the truth. I will tell them what they don’t want to hear. I will tell them what actually should be. And I will tell them I will take care of things. I will never tell them something I cannot do."

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode of Shaping the Future Podcast, Gregg Kell interviews Glenn Douglas, CEO of LA Custom Pools and Spas, Inc. in Yucaipa.

Glenn doesn’t just build pools; he creates an environment for an outdoor experience. Glenn’s business is all about getting to know his customers so that he is able to help them build new spaces that compliment the places where they already live, love, and play.

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:45] Glenn’s passion for his industry and creating unique environments for his clients

[03:56] The disciplines you have and how they can either carry you through or turn you away when trouble strikes

[07:30] How to grow your business with the demand for your industry

[14:26] Crossing the gap between working for others to becoming an entrepreneur

[18:56] The idea of honesty that has pushed Glenn to success

 

RESOURCES:

http://lacustompools.com/

QUOTES:

"My passion specifically is being able to provide services to families in a time of need."

"We try to raise the level of service and compassion to our families to what you would give to your own family."

"My concerns are making sure that I did everything in my power to ensure that the families we serve feel we did our best."

"I can’t say I failed if I didn’t try."

"If you have to think about it, your answer should be ‘no.’"

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode of Shaping the Future Podcast, Gregg Kell interviews Misty Reyes, funeral director of Norco Family Funeral Home in Norco, California.

Misty talks about every type of growth in the death care industry, whether it be growing your own business or acknowledging the growth of the industry itself. Misty tells us where she made mistakes and where she has thrived, all leading to the expansion of her business and the number of families she can help.

HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:30] The innovative growth in the death care industry today

[03:44] Misty’s business expansion that spread her too thin, compromising the quality of her services

[07:07] How Misty measures her success

[08:00] The challenges Misty has reaching out to her local community

[11:19] How fear held Misty back at the beginning of creating her business and how she is continuing to overcome that.

RESOURCES:

Norco Family Funeral Home

Contact Misty at: (951) 898-1013

 

QUOTES:

"I don’t need to be the smartest guy in the world. I just need to be surrounded by the smartest guys in the world."

"If you surround yourself with quality people, it has a way of raising your game." "Don’t let that curveball get you flat-footed and sitting back on your heels."

"Try to create the situation where you’re more proactive than reactive."

"The biggest asset of any company that’s going to be successful is your employees. You’ve got to invest in your employees."

"There is no quick and easy path to entrepreneurial success."

SHOW NOTES:

[02:01] How Gil incorporates administration and manufacturing in his business and where Gil’s business was founded

[05:18] H&A’s passion for growth and creating a team that is strong enough to carry on to the next milestone

[08:23] Gil’s way of looking at worst-case scenarios to prepare himself for what may happen

[14:20] The future of H&A and its potential vertical growth in the near future

[28:47] Gil’s efforts in maximizing the reputation of H&A Transmissions

RESOURCES:

H & A Transmissions, Inc.

Top of the Line Remanufactured Transmissions for Honda & Acura Automobiles

QUOTES:

"Everything I do centers around creating better opportunities for my family and the families of our employees."

"If you're not growing, you're shrinking."

"Plan for the worst, expect the best."

"Educating your customers is key."

"There is no quick and easy path to entrepreneurial success."

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode of Shaping The Future Podcast, Gregg Kell interviews Joseph Jones; Vice President of Bosco Legal Services.

Bosco specializes in Online and Social Media investigations, an area of litigation that helps support a case by extracting information via Social Media. The company was started by Joseph's Father, and has remained a family owned business since its inception in the 1980's.

TIME STAMPS:

[2:52] What is Joseph most passionate about today?
[5:00] What was Joseph's biggest challenge as Vice President of Bosco Legal Services?
[9:39] What is Bosco's most important goal going into Q2?
14:35] What is Bosco's ideal client?
[15:32] What are some of Joseph's personal habits, leading to Bosco's growth?

RESOURCES:

Bosco Legal Services

[email protected]
877 353 8281

 

QUOTES:

"I enjoy the people and working with them. That’s probably my favorite part of my job."

"Social media is ripe for negativity.[...]Sometimes there’s just a big mob mentality, and they’re just ready to attack."

"Those are local people that are working here in the village, and you’re supporting them."

"I cannot please every single person as much as I’d like to. [...] I have to accept the fact that there are people out there that can’t be pleased."

"Sometimes when I make decisions, I’m not really sure if things will go well. I’m bold. I do it anyway. I take a risk here and there."

“The win-win situation is really important to me.”

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode of Shaping the Future Podcast, Gregg interviews Vickie Goodglick, marketing and events manager of Lake Arrowhead Village. Vickie has walked many paths, but they have all been lead by the same driving force--compassion.

Vickie speaks about how she must take care of herself in order to take care of others, handling every situation with empathy, and the ways she navigates situations out of her control to help create a win-win situation for everyone involved.

TIME STAMPS:

[02:47] Vickie’s passion for music and how she incorporates that passion into her work.

[04:30] How Vickie navigates the backlash from the things out of her control.

[09:10] Facing the fact that no one can make everyone happy.

[13:22] Vickie’s plan for improving and learning while at Lake Arrowhead Village and the challenges she’s facing'

[20:10] How Vickie doesn’t take things personally and focuses her energy on positivity.

RESOURCES:

Lake Arrowhead Village