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The DMV (Washington, DC | Maryland | Virginia) Business Show
By Otto SevillaBusiness
The DMV (Washington, DC | Maryland | Virginia) Business Show episodes
- 142 - Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success with Craig Oldham of Mahdlo Executive Advisors
Join Otto Sevilla on the DMV Business Show for a captivating conversation with Craig Oldham, Managing Partner and CEO Marketing Advisor at Mahdlo Executive Advisors with headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
Discover insights into business growth, marketing strategies, and the resilience of entrepreneurship. Mahdlo a cutting-edge management consulting firm, specializes in providing fractional marketing and chief revenue officers to propel small to mid-sized companies to new heights.
Craig shares his diverse background, from California roots to impactful roles in telecom, insurance, and the American Red Cross. Explore Mahdlo's organic inception, challenges faced in entrepreneurship, and the firm's resilience during economic downturns and the pandemic.
Gain valuable marketing advice, learn about Mahdlo's adaptive strategies for diverse clients, and delve into the power of combining sales and marketing efforts. Craig emphasizes the importance of persistence, reinvention, and mentorship in the entrepreneurial journey.
Uncover Mahdlo's marketing strategy, including content creation, traditional and digital advertising, aimed at establishing the firm as a thought leader. Don't miss this insightful vodcast where Craig unveils entrepreneurial secrets and shares plans for Mahdlo's growth and industry recognition. Tune in for inspiration and practical business wisdom!
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37 min - 141 - Navigating Innovation with Idan Meir of RightHear
Dive into the world of innovation and accessibility with this impactful vodcast series. Join Idan Meir, Founder and CEO of RightHear with offices in Rockville, Maryland on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla, as he unveils the groundbreaking audible wayfinding system designed for the blind and visually impaired. Discover how RightHear's app, paired with Bluetooth beacons, transforms public spaces by delivering audio descriptions, offering independence and inclusivity.
Idan shares the challenges faced in introducing accessibility features, emphasizing the broader impact on businesses' branding and innovation efforts.
Inspired by personal challenges and a mission to address orientation issues for the visually impaired... Learn about the company's growth strategies, overcoming COVID-19 hurdles, and innovative marketing approaches. Gain insights into the entrepreneurial mindset, viewing projects as "side projects," and the vibrant culture driving business expansion from Israel to the DMV area.In a candid conversation, Idan Meir reflects on RightHear's entrepreneurial journey, discussing setbacks, perseverance, and the emotional toll of fundraising. Uncover the significance of learning from failures, finding balance, and focusing on the "why" behind the business. Idan shares exciting initiatives, including the "Unlock" project, aiming to make 100,000 locations accessible by 2030. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and a vision for a more inclusive world.LET'S CONNECT!
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1 hr 4 min - 140 - Smile Like A Pro with Dr. Owais Naeem of Potomac River Orthodontics
🌟 Explore orthodontics and community-focused healthcare with Dr. Owais Naeem of Potomac River Orthodontics on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla! Learn about the origins of Potomac River Ortho in Manassas, Virginia, Dr. Owais mission to personalize orthodontic care, and his reflections on his career. Discover insights into starting a practice, marketing strategies, and dreams of growth, all while delving into personal passions and the unique aspects of Potomac River Ortho. Whether you're into orthodontics or seeking valuable business insights, this vodcast episode is a must-watch! 🏥💼🎶
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1 hr - 139 - A Restaurant Grand Opening with Lonnie Zoeller and Michael Dreery of Limani
🌊 Dive into the heart of Greek cuisine with Chef Lonnie Zoeller and General Manager Michael Dreery in the latest episode of The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla! 🇬🇷 Limani, a colossal Washington, DC restaurant, is more than dining; it's a celebration of Greek culture and fresh Mediterranean seafood.
👨🍳 Lonnie and Michael share their culinary journey, from humblebeginnings to opening Limani. They discuss challenges, staffingpost-COVID-19, and the importance of a dedicated team. Learn about organizational prowess, financial realities, and the keys to success.💼 Join the mentors as they reveal insights on fair compensation,personal fulfillment, and overcoming setbacks. Get a taste of thepersonalities behind Limani's magic and stay tuned for the grand opening event and a brunch concept at the Wharf in DC. Subscribe for a flavorful journey! 🍽️🌟LET'S CONNECT!
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57 min - 138 - Bridging The Wealth Gap with Jonathan Wright of Wright Time Financial
Join us in this engaging vodcast interview on The DMV Business Show as host Otto Sevilla welcomes Jonathan Wright, the Founder and Managing Partner of Wright Time Financial located in Northern Virginia. Discover how this innovative financial advisory firm is bridging the wealth gap and providing comprehensive financial planning services. Jonathan shares his inspiring journey from Woodbridge, Virginia, emphasizing the invaluable lessons he learned from his parents about savings and financial prudence. He dives into the importance of instilling financial literacy in the next generation and even opening brokerage accounts for his own children. Get insights into financial planning, investing, and discover Jonathan's role in the Money Smart Ministry, a financial education initiative at his home church. Hear how he developed a prototype for a business intelligence analytics platform, which drew attention from the Department of Defense during his tenure at the Pentagon. He provides valuable advice on time management, planning, and working smarter, not harder. Discover his approach to building a strong team and the significance of a clear vision and a well-defined process in achieving success in the financial advisory business. Join us and be inspired by Jonathan Wright's journey, vision, and passion for making a difference in the world of finance. Subscribe now to The DMV Business Show to catch this insightful interview and more!
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58 min - 137 - Tequila Tales with Donta Henson of Los Hermanos Tequila
Dive into the Tequila Trailblazers' Tale! Join host Otto Sevilla in this captivating episode of The DMV Business Show, featuring the remarkable journey of Donta Henson, Co-Founder and CEO of Los Hermanos Tequila—the pioneering tequila brand in Baltimore, Maryland and the city's very first veteran-owned tequila company. Discover how Donta's love for adventure, nurtured during his upbringing in Maryland and nine years of service in the Navy, blended seamlessly with a newfound passion for tequila during the pandemic. Unveil the inception of Los Hermanos Tequila, inspired by a desire to share exceptional tequila experiences with friends and the ultimate quest to create a unique tequila brand. From the spirited genesis of their entrepreneurial venture to the tasting extravaganza in Mexico where flavor profiles were chosen, this episode spills the flavorful beans on the tequila-making journey. Uncover the secrets to their success—strategic marketing, perseverance, and embracing change in a competitive industry. Gain invaluable insights into research, mentorship, multitasking, and time management. Don't miss a sip of this inspiring odyssey with Los Hermanos Tequila. For more on their spirited tale, visit tequilaloshermanos.com and catch them on Instagram @tequilaloshermanos. Cheers to entrepreneurship and a shot of success!
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1 hr 4 min - 136 - Breaking Barriers with Raj Khera of Morebusiness.com
In this episode of The DMV Business Show, meet Raj Khera, a growth expert and former founder, CEO, and CMO of successful SaaS companies. Raised in the DMV area after his early years in India, Raj shares his fascinating entrepreneurial journey. From his start in internet consulting to the creation of Morebusiness.com, a platform offering valuable business insights, Raj's story is inspiring. He stresses the importance of mentors and recounts a transformative mentorship experience that changed the course of his entrepreneurial endeavors. Tune in to gain insights from this accomplished entrepreneur and growth expert!
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1 hr 2 min - #Classic - It's The Perseverance with Adam Segal of Cove
Adam Segal is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cove from Washington, DC! He is originally from the Boston, Massachusetts area and of course is a big Boston Red Sox fan that as a teenager he worked at Fenway Park selling cokes up and down the aisles and had a lot of fun! During grad school he started to develop the business plan for Cove and that is where he met his business partner, and came down to Washington, DC afterwards. He gave himself twelve months to work on it and raise some seed money and got started. It began as a personal need, thinking how you can make work a much better experience and with technology you can work in many places you no longer have to be in a centralized office anymore. Real estate is a people business and what they are building at Cove is helping companies, office, and multifamily property owners better serve their tenants with their technology to create superior experiences and putting everything in the hands of the right people in the right places. Operating a business is a long game and it's about the perseverance and who can stay in the game the longest!
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47 min - 135 - Latin Goodness Unveiled: MasPanadas with Margarita Womack
Join us on The DMV Business Show for an inspiring vodcast episode featuring Margarita Womack, the brilliant mind behind Latin Goodness Foods, famously known as MasPanadas. Tune in as Otto Sevilla engages with Margarita, a Colombian native and evolutionary biology PhD holder turned entrepreneur, in a captivating conversation. Margarita traces her evolution from a biology enthusiast to the CEO of a thriving frozen empanada manufacturing company. Discover the heartwarming story of her journey, from humble beginnings with a small catering business to the flourishing success of MasPanadas, now gracing the shelves of Whole Foods and other stores.
In this interview summary, Margarita recounts the early days, where determination fueled her, and a friend supported her in food preparation. The narrative unfolds as she describes the delightful journey of scaling the business, one empanada at a time. From local neighborhoods to major retail outlets, MasPanadas' rise is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. Margarita's empowering approach towards immigrant women in her workforce adds a touching dimension to the MasPanadas story.
Experience the essence of MasPanadas, a rapidly ascending company that finds joy in crafting delectable empanadas, with Margarita, the heart and soul of the brand, sharing her motivations and the hurdles she's triumphed over. Her scientific background infuses a methodical, strategic approach to entrepreneurship, ensuring that challenges are met head-on and opportunities seized with confidence. Join us in celebrating the journey of MasPanadas and Margarita's vision to expand and spread delight through her beloved empanadas to an even wider audience. Don't miss out on this enriching episode, and be ready to be inspired by a tale of passion, resilience, and the love for delicious food.
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56 min - #Classic - Bringing People Together with Fernando González of 2Fifty Texas BBQ
In this week's episode we have Fernando González, Co-Owner and Pitmaster of 2Fifty Texas BBQ in Riverdale Park, Maryland! They are a handcrafted, wood smoked BBQ restaurant. Fernando was born and raised during the civil war in El Salvador, and remembers food being scare and adding ingredients to his mothers recipes. His wife and business partner is third generation of women restaurateur, her grandmother started a restaurant chain in El Salvador. In El Salvador he had a side hustle shipping products to the USA from El Salvador and in one of his visits to Central Texas he was looking for things to do and decided to do a BBQ tour, and that was the beginning of a new world for him! When he returned home from his trip he spoke with his wife and decided to start smoking meat in his backyard by building his own smoker. He became a student of the craft and kept studying and asking questions and tweaking things. His brother-in-law suggested to open an Instagram page and there was an overwhelming response of people interested in BBQ. They eventually came to America and the DMV area in 2018 without knowing anyone and start looking to open a restaurant and found their perfect location in Riverdale Park, Maryland. He shares how they were able to purchase the business next door Dumm's Pizza and started hosting BBQ pop-ups their while the BBQ restaurant was being built out next door. In April 2020 they were finally done and ready to open the restaurant doors to the public and were not able to because of COVID-19 and the lock down. They ultimately opened and thanks to an Eater DC article business has been going up! Fernando shares how he loves bringing people together, there is something magical about the BBQ and fire. Find out how the name 2Fifty came about and much more, you cannot miss this episode!
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