In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Thomas Rock Lindsay. Thomas has 20 years of insurance and professional employer organization (or PEO) industry experience in C-level management, focusing on all aspects of workers compensation, risk management, loss control, employee benefits, HR, and payroll. 

Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Suzanne Paulinski, Founder of The Rock/Star Advocate. Derek and Suzanne compare each of their experiences in the music industry and how social media has impacted change for artist promotions. On this episode, we learned more about Suzanne as the entrepreneur.

Sean Whittenberg took on a massive mission to make consuming tuna, safer. His company, Safe Catch, developed a tool to test tuna above the FDA approved limit, to provide the highest quality tuna available. Their product provides the lowest mercury levels in tuna, available in the market. Sean's overall mission was not only to make money, but to make a massive difference in the world.

Peter Winick is the found of Thought Leader Leverage. In this episode, Derek gets to know Peter about his background, and what led him to creating Thought Leader Leverage. 

 World-class speaker, bestselling author, founder of a national franchise, and TV personality, Nick’s story is as incredible as they come. But what sets him apart is just how much fun he has along the way. Growing pains, setbacks, and failures are all a part of the journey. How you handle them, will define how you come out on the other side. Nick has been through these while on his personal entrepreneurial journey, and shares how he handles them to be successful. 

In this interview, Derek talks with John and Ana Mann about their new book "The Go-Giver Marriage". John and Ana share the "why" behind writing this new book, their process for collaboration, and highlight some of the secrets to lasting love. Learn more at https://thegogiver.com/tgg-marriage/

In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, chats with Michael Dweck. Michael, the co-founder of Basic Outfitters, was recently named to Forbes 30 under 30 list and has appeared on the ABC hit t.v. show Shark Tank. He talks with Derek about his entrepreneurial journey, defining success, and his experience in "the tank". 

In 2014, Basic Outfitters co-founders Laura and Michael Dweck married and moved into a cozy apartment in NYC. It was quickly obvious whose clothing collection would take precedence in their precious and limited closet space. Michael’s eclectic and long-time accumulated sock and underwear assortment would have to go and be replaced by a fresh, new and curated collection of basics. 

What happens when things don't go exactly as planned as an entrepreneur? Are there benefits to exploring your entrepreneurial dreams even if the business does not continue? Elena Petzold joins Derek again in a follow up to their last discussion after her business had recently been featured on Shark Tank. Derek talks with Elena about life AFTER Shark Tank, about life after entrepreneurship, and lessons learned along the way. 

Don Hutcheson is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help you find your true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom. Derek talks with Don about how we don't get bored anymore, and don't take time for yourself to journal or focus on your personal health. Don talks about being "conscious", and to just give yourself time to think and reflect.