The Double-Click Podcast

Josh Raines is a serial entrepreneur, morning radio show host, investor, and jack of all trades! Originally from Georgia, he joins us on The Double Click Podcast from Fort Wayne. We're talking about the obstacles associated with starting as an entrepreneur, self-motivating yourself for bigger things, and the difference between building and cultivating a community. This episode is a let's-get-down-to-business, straight-to-the-point kind of episode, so buckle up!

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What started with bartering cookies for home brew eventually became Two Bandits Brewing Co. On top of their two locations in Hicksville, Ohio and Coldwater, Michigan, their brews can be found in 91 additional locations in the Midwest. On this episode, Mark Young is joining us from the two man team who began it all. We're talking launching and scaling a small business, the importance of community collaborations and sourcing, and why beer is more than just a flavor, it's about community.

Ella Keber is a young, killer graphic designer in Northwest Ohio, whose designs go far and wide to help clients elevate their style (don't even try, we've already claimed her has our own). On this episode, Ella discusses her experience taking an unconventional school route, being a young creative in a small town, and adapting design styles to fit different needs. If you're a creative, thinking about pursuing a creative career, or Ella's mom or dad, this one's for you!

Edwin Chow, Army National Guard, food truck owner, real estate agent, built and sold Evang-a-bear, sales representative... Edwin does it all while he also lives in a van and travels the country. Drake and Edwin get down to business in this episode, discussing the common struggles of reaching your goals and how to create and cultivate a productive life. If you are experiencing obstacles in pursuit to reach your goals or feel like you are just not being as productive in life as you'd hope, Edwin's got you covered in this episode.

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In Ep. 15, Drake is joined by content creator, Conner Sonnenberg. What started as a project for himself, quickly turned into a large, highly dedicated number of followers looking to be entertained by watching him work on DIY trucks, cars, and boats...Conner now has over 7m likes on TikTok and has created a profitable business from it. In this episode, you will hear how he got started, how to build and keep loyal & engaged followers, and the importance of long-term business relationships.

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In Episode 14, Drake is joined by gaming star, Malachi Greiner AKA Reverse2k. At just 16 years old, Malachi raked in $96k in tournament earnings as a junior in high school. By the age of 22, he has earned over $400k in gaming and now owns a real estate business in El Paso, TX. From overcoming adversity in a newly respected industry to helping young gamers get their start, Malachi tells his rags-to-riches story on the Double-Click Podcast.

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Episode 13 with Brock Mealer, is a motivational, yet practical, message on resilience, the grace of God, and the importance of a team. On December 24, 2007, Brock was in a tragic car accident that ultimately led to the passing of his father, David, and brother's girlfriend, Hollis. Brock was given a 1% chance he'd ever walk again. Despite those odds in 2010, with the help of his support team led by, Mike Barwis, the University of Michigan's strength and conditioning at the time, Brock led the University of Michigan's football team onto the field with 2 walking canes and pure resilience. He wore a shirt that day that read "Glory to God" and "1%".

Today, Brock runs his family business and travels the country as a motivational speaker and leadership coach. For more information about contacting Brock for a speaking engagement, you can email him at: [email protected]

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Episode 12 is all about Tim Brown, Holy Hill Media's Creative Director. Tim is creative at heart from his early band days to creating a career from a hobby with a camera. In this episode, you will hear about his path to Holy Hill, his creative process, and even his thoughts on creative burnout. If you are a creative in any capacity, this conversation is for you.

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Kate Weible is a tenured stylist who has over a decade of experience. She's an educator for brands like Moroccanoil and Babe Hair Company. She has even spent time on photo shoots that you might have seen in Sephora. In episode 11, Kate and Drake discuss the hardships of the beauty industry since 2020, how to scale your career without owning a shop, and how she retained clientele for over a decade. If you are a freelancer or contractor in the beauty industry, this one is for you.

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