The CEO Story

Welcome to the 16th episode of The CEO Story Podcast! 

With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.

As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:

Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQ
Website - https://www.togethercfo.com/
Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Craig Cooke. Craig brings more than 20 years of interactive, marketing, and management experience to Rhythm.

As CEO, Craig drives the direction of the company through his vision, strategic development, and execution. Craig is actively involved in marketing initiatives, research and development, business development, vendor selection, and strategic partner development. Craig takes a consultative approach to problem-solving with clients. Essentially, Craig believes in helping people achieve their goals and demands excellence and accountability of himself and his team.

Stay up to date with Craig:

Email - [email protected]
Website - https://rhythmagency.com/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigcooke/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/craigcooke

Welcome to the 15th episode of The CEO Story Podcast! 

With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.

As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:

Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQ
Website - https://www.togethercfo.com/
Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/
Like our LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/together-cfo
Give us a Follow on Instagram - @Togethercfo

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing George Abi Habib, George is a media and business-innovation specialist with a decade of experience working in emerging markets throughout the Middle East and North Africa. George’s private sector background has focused on developing groundbreaking media products tailored toward youth. While working for Viacom’s broadcasting arm, OSN Network (previously Showtime Networks), George helped develop the pan-Arab Axis of Evil Comedy Tour and an interactive English Premier League program that allowed Middle Eastern audiences to interact with commentators, celebrity guests, and former Premier League football players via SMS and television chat. 

George has also taught marketing and entrepreneurship at EMDI, in Dubai, and lectured at the Lebanese American University, in Beirut. He currently lectures at Madrid’s IE Business School. George holds an MBA from the IE Business School and a BA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University. 

Stay up to date with George:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-abihabib-4243a114/
Sayara Media and Communications Website - https://sayarainternational.com/
Remodel Works Website - https://remodelworks.com/

Welcome to the 14th episode of The CEO Story Podcast! 

With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.

As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:

Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQ
Website - https://www.togethercfo.com/
Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/
Like our LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/together-cfo
Give us a Follow on Instagram - @Togethercfo

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Adam Brown, Founder and President of the Americas for Protempo. The company distributes consumer electronics worldwide and works directly with the biggest brands on both an in-line and clearance basis. They have two very distinct businesses of distributing and trading. Protempo was founded in 2004 and has seen it grow spectacularly in the years since. 

Adam is an expert in managing key brand and customer relationships, he has a phenomenal in-depth knowledge of the global consumer electronics market, its products, and the channels it operates through. Adam studied E-commerce at Victoria University, where he also founded and built the Yellow Fever website – one of NZ’s most popular supporters’ forums.

Stay up to date with Adam:

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-brown-4753b44/
Protempo Group Website - http://www.protempo.com/

Welcome to the 13th episode of The CEO Story Podcast! 

With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.

As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:

Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQ
Website - https://www.togethercfo.com/
Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/
Like our LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/together-cfo
Give us a Follow on Instagram - @Togethercfo

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Preston Geeting who is the Co-founder and Director of Packform. Packform was created in early 2019 and is a platform set to revolutionize the packaging industry by helping manufacturers, customers, and suppliers access more options such as better cost, quality, design, and less-stress while ordering and delivering. Preston began his packaging career as a sales representative, working his way to the top, which helped him understand all parts of the business and industry of packaging. Preston is very passionate about entrepreneurship 
 
Previous to Packform, Preston was the Vice President of US-based Landsberg Orora which designs custom packaging solutions and offers a range of commodity packaging 

Preston is also an Ambassador of Club Dust for the past 15 years. Club Dust is a nonprofit organization that builds thousands of homes for impoverished families in Tecate, Mexico.

Stay up to date with Preston: 

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestongeeting
Packform Website - https://www.packform.io/

Welcome to the 12th episode of The CEO Story Podcast! 

With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.

As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:

Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQ
Website - https://www.togethercfo.com/
Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/
Like our LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/together-cfo
Give us a Follow on Instagram - @Togethercfo

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Samael and Shayna Tejada. Samael is the President and Founder of Liquivida Lounge. Shayna is the VP, Finance & Accounting Operations of Liquivida Lounge. They are dedicated to implementing the vision of creating "a wellness spa for the health-conscious” with a team of professionals. Samael spends the majority of his time raising capital from savvy investors and establishing strategic partnerships with other local doctors and medical practitioners, in addition to working to expand the brand in new markets.  

After serving a number of years as a Licensed Firefighter & Paramedic for the City of Oakland Park, he discovered the overarching health benefits of Nutrient IV Therapy and holistic medicine through his association with Cenegenics- a global leader in age management medicine. 

Samael's entrepreneurial spirit led him to open his first company Rescue-101 at the age of 19, making it an authorized provider of CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard Training courses for the Red Cross in South Florida and the YMCA since 2008. 

Stay up to date with Samael and Shayna:

Website - https://www.liquividalounge.com/
Samael’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtejada/
Shayna’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayna-tejada-a74154189/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liquividalounge/

Welcome to the 9th episode of The CEO Story Podcast! 

With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.

As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:

Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQ
Website - https://www.togethercfo.com/
Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/
Like our LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/together-cfo
Give us a Follow on Instagram - @Togethercfo

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ryan Williams - Co-Founder & Partner of Wonderment. Ryan has more than 15 years of product development, management and marketing experience. He has been a key figure in a variety of notable companies.

Prior to the opening Wonderment, he served as Vice President of Product Management for Avenue K, an LA-based online fashion marketplace. Before that, Ryan was the key product management leader for two successful startup exits – Burstly, acquired by Apple in 2014 & Baseline – acquired by The New York Times in 2006.

Ryan has excelled as a product and marketing leader, helping to design, build and market websites, applications, and user acquisition strategies across a variety of platforms. His specialty lies in Mobile, Web, Ad Tech, and eCommerce platforms and his domain knowledge reaches deep into the Ad Tech, eCommerce and Entertainment sectors.

Stay up to date with Ryan:

Wonderment Apps Website - https://www.wondermentapps.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanl812

Welcome to the 8th episode of The CEO Story Podcast! 

With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.

As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:

Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQ
Website - https://www.togethercfo.com/
Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/
Like our LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/together-cfo
Give us a Follow on Instagram - @Togethercfo

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Griest, Investor and Managing Director of Coastal Capital Group which focuses on the niche of commercial lending throughout California. 

Scott is a serial entrepreneur who has started 4 financial businesses in which he sold the first two. He’s been the founder and CEO of American Finance Solutions (which was acquired by Rapid Capital Funding), Co-founder and COO of Consolidebt, and founder and CEO of Second Chance Finance before joining RCF. He has more than nine years in the small business funding industry and 15 years in the financial services space.

Aside from his tremendous work in various companies, he also produces films and can be best remembered for producing Bella Vita. 

Stay up to date with Scott:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgriest/

Welcome to the 7th episode of The CEO Story Podcast! 

With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.

As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:

Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQ
Website - https://www.togethercfo.com/
Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/
Like our LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/together-cfo
Give us a Follow on Instagram - @Togethercfo

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Donald DiCostanzo. Donald is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pedego Electric Bikes - the number 1 electric bike brand in the United States. He’s been working diligently for more than a decade to bring his dream to reality of making cycling fun again. Prior to co-founding Pedego Electric Bikes with his best friend, Donald was an automotive industry entrepreneur.

He has made it to the list of Most Influential People in Orange County in 2018 and was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” winner at OCBJ’s 2016 Excellence in Entrepreneurship. Donald’s been featured in top media publications including Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Magazine, CNBC, and the Wall Street Journal.

Stay up to date with Donald:

Donald's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldjdicostanzo/
Pedego Electric Bikes Website - https://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/
Pedego Electric Bikes Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PedegoElectricBikes/
Pedego Electric Bikes YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/PedegoElectricBikes
Pedego Electric Bikes Twitter - https://twitter.com/PEDEGO
Pedego Electric Bikes LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pedego-electric-bikes/

Welcome to the 4th episode of The CEO Story Podcast! 

With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.

As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:

Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQ
Website - https://www.togethercfo.com/
Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/
Like our LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/together-cfo
Give us a Follow on Instagram - @Togethercfo

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Charles Antis. Charles started his own business, Antis Roofing and Waterproofing in 1989. Where his goal is keeping families safe and dry. His ultimate goal aims to help people create deeper connections. He leverages his relationships with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others to show businesses that they must adopt responsible methods of participating in their communities if they want to survive, and to thrive. He fully believes that adopting a cause is how to best help all stakeholders in a business. As he puts it, “put purpose before profit”, which he sees as the source of doing good every day.

When he’s not running his own business and speaking at events, Charles fills his time by being a part of charity organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Ronald McDonald House. He also sits as a judge for multiple Association Awards, such as the OCACG Awards (The Association for Corporate Growth Orange County chapter) and for the National Roofing Contractor’s Association Best of the Best Awards, which judge the best roofing professionals in the nation.

Stay up to date with Charles:

Antis Roofing - https://www.antisroofing.com/charlesantis/
Antis Roofing YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/AntisroofingInc
Twitter - https://twitter.com/antisroofing
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/antisroofing
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-antis-a3b6637

Welcome to the 6th episode of The CEO Story Podcast! 

With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.

As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:

Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQ
Website - https://www.togethercfo.com/
Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/
Like our LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/together-cfo
Give us a Follow on Instagram - @Togethercfo

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing David Chan. David is CEO and Founder of Riparian, LLC which is a consulting, outsourcing, and software for the Life Sciences Industry. 

His overall responsibility for the strategic direction of Riparian, product development and specific client initiatives. David brings 19+ years of experience leading advisory teams in the life sciences. David brings tons of experience after working in multiple industries and building a few companies.

Stay up to date with David:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchan3/
Riparian Website - https://www.riparian.com/
Riparian LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/riparian-llc/