The First Customer

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Chris Anderson, founder of Elevate Media Group.

Chris's story is unique among entrepreneurs; he didn't have the typical childhood lemonade stand or early business ventures. Instead, he grew up in a small Indiana town and developed a desire to live a different life, which eventually evolved into entrepreneurship.

When life took unexpected turns for Chris, he realized the importance of seizing opportunities. This led him to start his own podcast and eventually, take a bold leap by quitting his job to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams which led him to establish Elevate Media Group, a successful podcasting and media company that helps others bring their podcasting dreams to life.

Come and let's race to Indiana for another insightful episode of The First Customer! 

Guest info:
Elevate Media Group
https://elevate-media-group.com/

Chris Anderson's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris1anderson/

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/
The First Customer Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcast
The First Customer podcast website
https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com
Follow The First Customer on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

In this episode. I was lucky enough to interview the fantastic Nicole Lipkin, CEO and founder of HeyKiddo.

Nicole's early experience not only influenced her work ethic but also instilled resilience and problem-solving skills, as her parents encouraged her to learn from failures when she and her brother were given the opportunity to start a toy-selling business. Fast forward to today, Nicole is an accomplished clinical and organizational psychologist who successfully built and scaled a psychology practice, among other ventures, and eventually made a transformative decision to let go of a thriving business to focus on HeyKiddo.

HeyKiddo was originally inspired by her parents' open and supportive communication style. This evolved into a groundbreaking platform that empowers parents and educators to foster emotional well-being and open dialogue with children.

Come along with Nicole as she works to strengthen family bonds in this exciting episode!

Guest info:
HeyKiddo
http://hey-kiddo.com

Nicole Lipkin's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolelipkin/

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/
The First Customer Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcast
The First Customer podcast website
https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com
Follow The First Customer on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Robert Indries, CEO and Founder of Robert Indries Holdings.

Robert shared a profound personal story that catalyzed a significant shift in his business approach. He recounted the pivotal moment when facing financial hardship which served as a powerful wake-up call to transform his business practices. 

 This pivotal decision marked the beginning of his journey towards financial success, and within a short period, he achieved remarkable milestones, becoming a millionaire by the age of 25 and subsequently surpassing the 10 million mark. 

Get set and listen to an inspirational and insightful story of Robert Indries!

Guest Info:
Robert Indries Holdings
https://robertindries.com/

Robert Indries' LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertindries/

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/
The First Customer Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcast
The First Customer podcast website
https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com
Follow The First Customer on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

This week I was lucky enough to interview a very cool and articulate guy named Roy Osing. Roy is the author of the book "Be Different or Be Dead".

One of the highlights of Roy's illustrious career was driving a company to billion-dollar annual sales. Roy documented his journey in a book - not the ordinary how-to textbook type - but instead, focused on the unique strategies he employed to achieve this extraordinary feat.

Let's fly all the way to Vancouver and explore Roy Osing's ocean of thoughts through his book "Be Different or Be Dead"!


Guest info:
Be Different or Be Dead:
https://www.bedifferentorbedead.com/

Roy Osing's  LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/royosing/

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/
The First Customer Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcast
The First Customer podcast website
https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com
Follow The First Customer on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

This episode's so special that we're releasing it early! Patrick Faga, CEO and Founder of FirstWork is a really incredible young entrepreneur. He created an app-based educational platform designed to enhance learners develop their verbal skills at an early stage.

Patrick was born and raised in Washington DC. And even when studying,  grew to wonder how people's brains impact their behavior. Patrick's curious mind led him to create an environment that encourages people to align their behavior more closely with their best interests.

Charge up your EZ Pass and hop on i95  to Washington DC and find out more about Patrick Faga's vision that led him to build FirstWork, and its impact on the community and beyond!

Guest info:
First Work
https://firstworkapp.com/

Patrick Faga
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickfaga/

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/
The First Customer Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcast
The First Customer podcast website
https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com
Follow The First Customer on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

In this week's new episode, I had the chance to interview the fantastic Darleen Priday, CEO and Founder of DP Consults, a business consulting and service focused on giving confidence to the clients in order for them to sell the business effectively.

What sets Darleen apart is her unique approach to business development, which has not only proven wildly successful for her but has also transformed the lives of her clients.

Hop on and let's fly to Orlando, Florida, and catch this short but enlightening episode with sales guru Darleen!

Guest info:
DP Consults
https://dp-consults.com/

Darleen Priday's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darleenpriday/

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/
The First Customer Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcast
The First Customer podcast website
https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com
Follow The First Customer on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

Boy oh boy are you all in for a treat this week! I got to spend some quality time with Alex Sanfilippo, the brilliant founder and CEO of PodPros, a software company meticulously crafted for independent podcasters -- myself included! 

PodPros offers various solutions like PodMatch, PodcastSOP, Podcast Lottery, PodAwards, and Best Podcasts -- all of which are designed to improve every podcaster's end-to-end experience. Alex proves you can build an empire by focusing on delivering value and enjoying what you do while you're doing it. 
 
Hit pause on whatever you're listening to and hit play on this week's episode with a fantastic founder and all-around incredible guy -- Alex Sanfilippo!

Guest info:
PodPros
http://www.podpros.com

Alex Sanfilippo's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsanfilippo/

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/
The First Customer Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcast
The First Customer podcast website
https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com
Follow The First Customer on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

John Cecilian Jr., CEO and Founder of Cecilian Partners, radiates pure entrepreneurial energy. A people-first business owner  born in Chicago, John worked his way across a ton of big brands like Micahel Kors, QuikSilver, Under Armour, Clutch, and Vineyard Vines. He learned what it means to deliver value and bring new technology to existing markets.

With a passion for customer experience transformation, John shares his experiences from learning the ropes in retail to managing shareholder relationships, developing strategic initiatives, and guiding the company’s product roadmap with expertise and commitment to the real estate industry.

Put on your hard hat and get ready to break some new ground with an awesome founder and CEO this week! 

Guest info:
Cecilian Partners
https://cecilianpartners.com/

John Cecilian Jr
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncecilianjr/

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/
The First Customer Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcast
The First Customer podcast website
https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com
Follow The First Customer on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

What a great time it was getting to know the great Bryan Farris, the CEO and Founder of Goldfish Code!

A full-fledged California boy from the Bay Area, Bryan was constantly hearing of the success of the growing tech industry.  He cut his teeth as a software engineer before founding Goldfish Code with his vision for next-generation technology and digital transformation.

With an extreme focus on user experience, Bryan and his team use a patented approach to delivering digital products that aren’t just user-friendly, they’re impactful. It was awesome to hear Bryan’s passion for how he decided to stand out in the ocean of competition.

It’s time to unfurl the jib and set sail up the Hudson River on a really fun episode with a very even-keeled founder and all around cool guys, Bryan Farris.

Guest Info:
Goldfish Code
https://www.goldfishcode.com/

Bryan Farris' LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanandrewfarris/

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/
The First Customer Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcast
The First Customer podcast website
https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com
Follow The First Customer on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

In this week's episode, I had the chance to interview the visionary financial maestro, Bruce Weinstein, who wears the dual hats of CEO and Founder of Weinstein Wealth Insurance Solutions and the dynamic host of the renowned "Ask the Planman" podcast. As an orchestrator of financial harmony, Bruce helps guide people through the labyrinth of wealth management and insurance solutions.

Bruce's podcast, "Ask the Planman," serves as a beacon of knowledge in a sea of financial uncertainty, and his wisdom-rich interview provided a rare glimpse into the mind of a proper financial virtuoso.

This is the story of how Bruce got started, some of his tactics for landing his first customer, and how he's continuing to evolve as a business owner and entrepreneur.

If you're in doubt, call THE PLAN MAN! Definitely a fun episode to check out.

Guest info:
Weinstein Wealth Insurance Solutions
https://weinsteinwealth.com/

Bruce Weinstein's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucemweinstein/

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/
The First Customer Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcast
The First Customer podcast website
https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com
Follow The First Customer on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/