Fear is one potential response to actual or perceived threats. Often it is fear that stands in the way of our potential, our desires, and our purpose. Facing our fears can be tough. It may be the hardest and darkest work we’ll ever do. Mike Valentine’s job is to help us face the fears that hold us back from what we would like to do and provide guidance to remove the obstacles from our path..... Not gonna lie, this episode is deep!

Listen as Mike recalls a time in his childhood that first sparked empathy and an existential awareness. He now has over 30 years of experience in the field of human potential, leadership, and personal development. He’s an ex-ironworker, rides a Harley, and is a self-proclaimed “Fear Hunter”. Mike also has a huge empathic heart! This episode is awe-inspiring, introspective, and extraordinary and will indeed embolden you to live your life “On Purpose Now.”

For additional information about Mike’s work and how to get in touch with him, please visit his website, www.onpurposenow.com. 

Michael Maynes, CRO/Founder talks about life and explains the amazing possibilities of outsourcing elements of your customer journey using a BPO (Business Process Outsourcing). CIENCE is a lead generation company converting sales activities into measurable and predictable outcomes.  Listen to learn more about turning OCD into a business and how CIENCE can reduce risk and grow revenue. 

Marketing and advertising is big business.  Behind the business is an entire academic field of study focused on consumer behavior! This is where Dr. Peter McGraw thrives.  He is a Behavioral Economist and Professor of Marketing and Psychology at the University of Colorado Boulder.

During Dr. McGraw’s career, he has discovered and studied the truly masterful marketers.  Who are they? Comedians! Surprised? Listen to this episode to get a glimpse of how the great comics have some of the savviest strategies for branding themselves and learn more about the effects of humor on consumer behavior.  

As a scientist who studies humor within the context of consumer behavior, Dr. McGraw has founded a research lab called HuRL, the Humor Research Lab. (By the way - no comedians were harmed during his lab research). He has also co-authored a book about the study of humor titled, The Humor Code- A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny.  Just published this year is his newest book, (“a how-to” guide for entrepreneurs, if you will) titled, Shtick to Business. And, as if that isn’t enough, he hosts a podcast show called, I’m Not Joking.  Check out this episode of Industry Alchemist to broaden your perspective of marketing and advertising through the lens of science!

Note: Industry Alchemist is working to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This episode was recorded on 8/5/20 during a zoom call, rather than an in-person interview using podcast equipment; therefore, you may notice a difference in the quality of sound.

In this episode, Matt speaks with Jeremy Choi, CEO & Coach at LPS Athletic Centre in Toronto, Canada! The LPS Athletic Centre is an internationally known destination program for athletes (adults and kids) striving to maximize their explosive power in sports that require intervals of extremely high exertion.  (Incidentally, they also train executive-level leaders for a slightly different arena-the boardroom). The company uses a methodology and certification process created by them, called the Athlete Activation System. The system is so effective they have trademarked the term Monstas™ to describe clients after their metamorphosis!  Jeremy not only helps coach and manage the LPS Athletic Centre, but also runs 2 other businesses! Listen as he describes his formula for staying at the top of his game as a busy entrepreneur and family man! And he has a great insight for anyone in a leadership role about being a “hero versus a coach” that you’ve got to hear! 

For additional information beyond this episode, please visit lps.fit.

Note: Note: This episode was recorded on 7/21/20 during a zoom call, rather than an in-person interview using podcast equipment; therefore, you may notice a difference in the quality of sound.

From creating the first Wi-Fi controlled smart lock to inventing the first universal access control platform - RemoteLock is setting the standard for how real estate professionals can kiss keys goodbye and stay in control of who comes and goes on their properties; from anywhere in the world. Listen as CEO, Nolan Mondrow describes the surfeit of applications for their universal access control platform, including remote access and locking technology in the real estate industry. One of the hurdles that the industry faced was assuring customers that the technology was secure. However, as Nolan explains, RemoteLock uses the same level of internet security that banks use to protect the money in our accounts, where most of us accede without much hesitation. And RemoteLock’s universal access control platform is extremely user friendly, empowering clients and their team to make access control a central element of their business operations with ease.

Note: Industry Alchemist is working to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This episode was recorded on 7/8/20 during a zoom call, rather than an in-person interview using podcast equipment; therefore, you may notice a difference in the quality of sound.

In the 1990s and early 2000s, essentially all real estate schools were operating in a brick and mortar setting. Michael McAllister recognized an opportunity to leverage the internet and online education in the real estate education process to help make completing licensing education requirements more efficient and effective. In 2005 Michael founded The CE Shop, offering real estate (RE) education, exam preparation, licensing, and continuing education courses all under one roof…. Yours!

In this episode, Michael speaks with Matt (the host of the show) about the challenges he and his partner faced when starting a new business during that time, including the process of getting RE industry professionals to adopt technology, stringent RE regulations, and major changes in the economy. However, he explains that with every challenge comes an opportunity to learn, grow, come up with creative solutions, and make life a little better for all of us!

For additional information, please visit www.theceshop.com

Ozobot just might have one of the coolest (and cutest) products for K-12 learning anywhere! Ozobot is an edtech company, meaning most of their customers are primary and secondary schools. Ozobot collaborated with educators and school systems around the world to design a tech tool and lessons that are integrated into core curriculum for math, reading, science, and more. Plus, with two ways to code–on screens with blocks and screen-free with colors–the company’s robots put the A in STEAM and give children the tools to create with technology. Nader Hamda, Founder and CEO of Ozobot, explains how his own children inspired the initial concept for Ozobot.

To learn more, visit www.ozobot.com. 

Note: Industry Alchemist is working to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This episode was recorded on 6/23/20 during a zoom call, rather than an in-person interview using podcast equipment; therefore, you may notice a difference in the quality of sound. 

In this new era of connectivity, computer networks now have a greater strategic and economic impact than ever. Existing physical and virtual network appliances are extremely complex and are failing to meet the demands of data centers and their customers to have simple, scalable, and evolvable connectivity solutions. Stateless’ mission is to make network connectivity simple. It was founded by Murad Kablan and Eric Keller in 2017 as a spinoff of their Ph.D. research. Stateless software platform enables data center operators to easily define and build a portfolio of elegant network connectivity solutions that can be cost-effectively productized and operationalized at scale. Stateless is proudly based in Boulder, Colorado. Murad Kablan describes in layman’s terms how it all works. He also explains some of the triumphs and pitfalls of starting a new business. Learn more at www.stateless.net.

Note: Industry Alchemist is working to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This episode was created on 6/18/20 with a Zoom call, rather than our usual in-person interviews using podcast equipment. However, you may notice a difference in the quality of sound and format.

Dave Bacon is the Founder and CEO of BWBacon Group, a technology staffing company niched in finding software development, mobile, systems, and product talent for many of Denver’s innovative tech companies. Dave founded BWB nineteen years ago in his basement! Since 2009, BWB has grown into the agency it is today with eleven team members housed at Battery 621. In this episode, Dave discusses some of the changes that have been implemented in his company since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of their methodologies, they have been able to quickly adjust AND help their clients adjust to the constant shifts in business practices during the pandemic.

For additional information about Dave’s company, please visit bwbacon.com.

Note: Industry Alchemist is working to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This episode was recorded on 4/2/20 with a Zoom call, rather than our usual in-person interviews using podcast equipment.  However, you may notice a difference in the quality of sound and format.

What does it take to build a great business? What sort of leadership do prosperous companies have? How do you stay inspired and stay focused as an entrepreneur? Would it be better to offer more products/services or stay focused on providing the product/service that you do best?  As an entrepreneur, these puzzling questions may flash through your mind from time to time.  Liz Giorgi, Founder and CEO of both Mighteor and Soona, has contemplated those very questions herself and shares her wisdom on this episode of Industry Alchemist.

But first, before you listen, let’s give you a little background about Liz’s companies.  Mighteor creates highly impactful custom video ads; conceivably containing a script, actors, animation, music, and set at a desired location. Mighteor blends the best of every detail together to create a very well-polished ad.  For a more casual, custom ad, requiring a swift turnaround that is also affordable, containing skilled photography within the studio or a less formal video production; Soona can get it done in 24 hours and the customer can direct the production from the comfort of their own office!

For more information about Mighteor and Soona, please visit mighteor.com and Soona.co.

Note: Industry Alchemist is working to comply with city mandates to help slow the spread of COVID-19. This episode was created on 4/2/20 with a Zoom call, rather than our usual in-person interviews using podcast equipment.  You may notice a difference in the quality of sound compared to other episodes.