Spark To Fire Podcast

Bob Berry, Founder of ItsTheUsers.com and The Human-Computer MasterMind Academy, joins Landon on the show to talk about what it was like working for HP in the growth years and how business owners can grow their businesses through leveraging their applications and their website.

Bob has over 40 years of experience in computer science, user research, and marketing. He led the teams at HP in the early days of the Web that created the first-ever online experiences for e-commerce, social media, cloud computing, and e-learning. He also founded an online youth development startup and invented an interactive e-learning experience that has reached over 35,000 teens in all 50 states.

Although Bob has recently retired, he regularly conducts user research and consults with Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, FedEx, and many others. Along with speaking all over the world on human-computer interaction, user experience, entrepreneurship, and professional development.

Enjoy The Show and Keep Striking!

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6IUGI9bWSys

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Episode Resources:

Website: itstheusers.com

Website: Human-Computer MasterMind Academy

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Brad McDonald, a former Submarine Dolphin, joins Landon on this episode of Spark to Fire to talk about the events of his childhood, his life underwater, and the psychology behind sales.

Brad served 37 years in the United States Navy during the midst of the Cold War. Through his hard work and dedication he became the captain of his submarine. After his service, he dove into sales.

Currently Brad is the Operations Director for Sandler Systems. He is also the author of The Art and Skill of Sales Psychology. Enjoy The Show and Keep Striking!

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZoP-rUafcW0

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Episode Resources: Book | https://www.amazon.com/Art-Skill-Sales-Psychology-Sellers-ebook/dp/B07NT947P6

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On this episode of Spark To Fire, Landon and his father-in-law Sean Swanson talk about what inspired Sean to run for Millard School Board, his passion for education, and how he can help the public school system.

Sean Swanson is running for Millard School Board this November, and he wants to 'Keep Millard Awesome.' If you or anyone you know is a Millard resident, check out Sean's Facebook page to learn more!

https://www.facebook.com/SwansonforMillard

Watch This Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6VnUG_FfQtA

Episode Resources

Website: www.swansonformillard.com

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Joshua "Kobayashi" Johnston, Founder of Hydra, joins Landon on the show to talk about what it is like exiting a company, how he's approaching coaching and consulting, and the ins and outs of lead gen.

From 2018 to 2020, Josh was the COO for Welling Media. During that time he was able to help build systems and infrastructure to continue the agency's rapid growth. Through that time he learned most agencies were neglecting systems that allow them to grow quickly.

Today, Josh is consulting with various agencies in the U.S. and Europe to help them scale their revenues, teams, and profits.

Enjoy the show and keep striking!

Watch This Episode On Youtube: https://youtu.be/0USTX674r1Q

Episode Resources:

Website: https://321pocketops.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067878076791

https://twitter.com/joshykobyashi

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Ryan Niddel, President and CEO of South Sea Ventures, joins Landon to talk about the seasons of entrepreneurship, the privilege of helping others, and lessons learned from growing multiple businesses.

Ryan shares his approach to business growth and optimization and the lessons he has learned from growing businesses to more than $100m in revenue. He's committed to helping business owners create operational efficiency and implement strategies that multiply bottom lines exponentially.

Currently, Ryan is a principal in a private equity group, the CEO of two 8-figure companies, and sits on the board of directors for several other companies. Additionally, he's in the process of launching a foundation focused on the education of today's youth to help with the practical application of business, entrepreneurism, and capitalism.

Enjoy the show, and keep striking!

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Episode Resources:

Website | https://ryanniddel.com/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ryantniddel

Instagram | 

https://www.instagram.com/ryanniddel/?hl=en

Twitter | https://twitter.com/Ryan_Niddel/

Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-minutes-to-freedom/id1361764151

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In this episode, President and Chief Product Officer of Kajabi, Sean Kim, joins Landon to talk about his experience working with Jeff Bezos, his role in the rapid growth of Tiktok, and how he instills grit into his family.

Sean has had an impressive career in technology for some big-name companies. Before Kajabi, he worked as Head of Product for Global Retention at Amazon Prime and Head of Product for TikTok.

Sean joined the Kajabi team in February of 2022 and is responsible for expanding the growth of the business and its value to customers globally. He is constantly looking to drive technology innovation and customer adoption.

Enjoy the show, and Keep Striking!

Watch this episode on Youtube 

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Episode Resources:

Websites: Kajabi | TikTok | Amazon 

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Christie Hinrichs, President + CEO of Tabitha, joins Landon on the show to talk about her journey through Tabitha, how her faith helped her find her calling, and her passion for serving people.

Tabitha is a nonprofit, mission-centered provider of health care services for older adults, headquartered in Lincoln and serving 28 Nebraska counties. With 1,000 team members, 1,200 active volunteers, and countless faithful donors, Tabitha serves more than 2,000 Seniors and their families every day.

Hinrichs is instrumental in the growth of Tabitha’s physical presence across Nebraska. She helped bring an innovative vision to life on Tabitha’s main campus in Lincoln in 2006 with the introduction of the state’s first and the nation’s second Green House® home, a family-centered, residential-style skilled nursing and long-term care community now collectively referred to as Tabitha Residences.

Outside of Tabitha, Christie currently serves on the LeadingAge national board as treasurer, was elected to the board of directors of Pinnacle Bancorp, Inc., and was handpicked to co-chair the Blueprint Nebraska Health Care Industry Council focused on statewide economic development.

Enjoy the show and KEEP STRIKING!

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/gpH5lwWFRg0

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Episode Resources:

Website: https://www.tabitha.org/

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/TabithaHealthCare/

Twitter: 

https://twitter.com/TabithaHealth

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tabithahealthcare/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tabitha-health-care-services/

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This show is produced by Grindstone. Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more.

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This show is produced by Grindstone.

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Chris Evans, Co-Founder of Traffic and Funnels, joins Landon to talk about the constraints of entrepreneurship, marketing tactics, and balancing life, business, and faith.

Chris has been called the "Don Draper" of modern advertising for managing and advising collective 7-figures per month in paid traffic spend.

Outside of Traffic and Funnels, Chris is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, author of "The Intelligent Advertiser," CEO of Wealth Cap Holdings, and Co-Founder of three international companies.

Enjoy the show, and keep striking!

Watch Episode On Youtube: https://youtu.be/VT7q10uvzCk

Episode Resources:

Website: https://trafficandfunnels.com/

Book: The Intelligent Advertiser

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/traffic.funnels/?hl=en

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/trafficandfunnels/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/traffic-and-funnels/

This show is produced by Grindstone. Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more.

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Brian Galke is the CEO and Founder of Subtle Skills. He joins Landon on the show to talk about escaping the prison of his mind and teaches us what people's facial features can tell us about their personality.

Brian has over two decades of business coaching and public speaking experience. He believes that finding a way to engage with every person you meet allows you to support the growth of others.

Early in life, Brian was fascinated by the science behind body language, micro-expressions, and facial feature recognition. This fascination turned into a passion, and he is now considered a facial feature recognition expert. He uses his skills to help people break free from their own minds and form stronger connections and relationships.

Enjoy the show, and Keep Striking!

Watch This Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/eS8Q5Qtefnk

Episode Resources:

Website: https://subtleskills.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangalke/

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/subtleskills/?hl=en

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/subtleskills

This show is produced by Grindstone. Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more.

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This show is produced by Grindstone.

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In this episode, CEO and Co-Founder of RAD AI, Jeremy Barnett, joins Landon to discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing digital marketing and how AI is helping marketers create more authentic content.

It has been an extraordinary journey for Jeremy as an entrepreneur. He has been featured in Vanity Fair, Forbes, and several other high-end publications for his exceptional work. He regularly speaks at USC Marshall School of Business and founded the Orphaned Starfish Foundation in Los Angeles.

Today, Jeremy helps content creators blend the magic of storytelling with a mastery of AI to create authentic influencer marketing programs for diverse marketplaces. Enjoy the show, and Keep Striking!

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/g_OcOLALNeM

Episode Resources:

Book: The Hard Things About Hard Things

Book: Traction

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barnettjeremiah/

This show is produced by Grindstone. Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more.

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This show is produced by Grindstone.

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