The First Customer

Tim Dodd is an enterprise cloud sales extraordinaire and mastermind behind JTD Group. Growing up in Delaware, Tim's story is one of relentless ambition and a passion for helping businesses flourish. His roots at the University of Delaware laid the foundation for his career, but it was his first gig as a sales rep that ignited the spark within him. Tim discovered his knack for transforming small enterprises into thriving giants, a skill that would later define his path to success.

Fast forward to today, and Tim is the founder of JTD Group, an innovative company specializing in Revenue Operations and automation of Omnichannel Account-Based Marketing (ABM) sales systems, ensuring a steady stream of Sales Qualified Leads (SQL) for your sales team.

Tune in as Tim unravels the secrets to driving rapid revenue growth and shares invaluable insights. If you've ever wondered how to take your business from a small player to a major contender, Tim Dodd's journey and expertise will leave you inspired and armed with the knowledge to make it happen.

Get ready for an episode packed with wisdom, innovation, and actionable strategies that could revolutionize your business!

Guest Info:
JTD Group:
http://www.jtdgrp.co

Tim Dodd's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtimdodd/

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Ring the bell! In this episode of The First Customer podcast, I was lucky enough to interview the Zen master himself, Scott Berman. 

Scott has been an NBA statistician for the Philadelphia 76ers for 35 years. He’s also the co-founder of The Panther Group — a cannabis merchant bank and advisory firm that focuses on venture funding and has a track record of successful exits in technology, healthcare, software, data, and ad tech. 

Hop on I-95 and head down to the Wells Fargo Center for an informative conversation about the intersection of sports, business, and cannabis.

Guest Info:
The Panther Group
https://thepanthergroup.co/

Scott Berman's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-berman-3901022/

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
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http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

A very special episode today with my pal, Jon Mercer, the president and co-founder of Startup Bucks. It's an organization that helps startups in and beyond Bucks County, Pennsylvania. 

One of my favorite local folks with a smile that lights up any room -- Jon has a background in IT informatics which landed him a job at Johnson & Johnson, and from there, ignited his passion for supporting and connecting the startup ecosystem. Jon turned his focus toward venture funding and economic development, and the impact of Startup Bucks on the local community. 

Learn more about Startup Bucks, an organization that pairs venture funding and economic development to support and grow innovative, scalable startup businesses in and beyond Bucks County. You get to hear from Jon Mercer his insights and expertise on the startup scene in Bucks County.  Whether you are a founder, an investor, a partner, or a supporter of startups, this podcast will inspire you and inform you about the exciting opportunities that Startup Bucks offers. 

Inviting you all to check out this informative yet fun episode of The First Customer!

Guest Info:
Startup Bucks
https://startupbucks.org/

Jon Mercer's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmercer/

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
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http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

For this week's episode, I was lucky enough to sit down with a digital nomad -- Chris Roche, CEO of Catalyst Consulting. He shared some really great insights on digital marketing and entrepreneurship. 

Chris shared how he started his career in digital marketing and what inspired him to start his own company. He also talks about the key challenges he faced while he built his agency and how he overcame them. 

Make sure to tune in to this episode and get the biggest takeaway from this very inspiring interview!

Guest Info:
Catalyst Consulting
https://www.catalystconsulting.services/

Chris Roche's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisroche/

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 of the The First Customer podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jake Henry, the CEO and founder of Lectra, a wearables company that aims to revolutionize health care. Jake shared his personal story of how his mom’s osteoarthritis and his own hip problems inspired him to create a brand that focuses on prevention rather than treatment. 

He also tackled how luck and persistence paved the way to his success and how important it is to love what you do so that it wouldn’t feel like you have to grind but rather just enjoy the journey you are in right now.

Had such a great time with an empowered, young entrepreneur like Jake. Make sure to tune in to this episode!

Guest Info:
Lectra Technologies
https://lectratape.com/

Jake's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-henry-7496521a2/

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
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http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

Brenden Kumarasamy is the incredibly likable and impressively passionate CEO and founder of MasterTalk. He grew up in Montreal, Canada and initially wasn't interested in building a business but rather just looked for the fastest way to make money and became an accountant. 

From making videos in his mom's basement, Brenden's life changed when he met his leadership coach, who introduced him to the world of entrepreneurship and personal development. He realized that he had a passion and a talent for public speaking, which he had honed through crushing "case competitions". He started MasterTalk as a way to share his knowledge and experience with others who wanted to improve their communication skills. He now offers speaking engagements, presentation workshops, and personal coaching to help people master their message.

I was lucky enough to meet Brenden in person and can confirm he's just as awesome in real life as he is in this interview.

Book your ticket up north as quickly as you can and lets take a flight up to Canada to meet a truly inspirational entrepreneur in this week's episode. 

Guest Info:
MasterTalk
https://www.mastertalk.ca/

Brenden's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/

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, we will be talking to Brian Magrann, the co-founder of Boilerplate.co. Originally from Philadelphia suburbs and went to Penn State, Brian started his career as an auditor and then got to work in a federal government where he did consulting. He eventually worked in a start-up distribution type of company where he identified a pain point related to tracking documentation requests.

I love how he went from being a process improvement consultant to founding a software company which focuses on customers. Tune in to learn more about Brian’s journey and how he became a successful entrepreneur!

Guest Info:
Boilerplate's website:
https://www.boilerplate.co/

Brian's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmagrann/

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 am lucky enough to be joined by a multi awarded leader and professional speaker Victoria Pelletier, founder of Unstoppable You. 

Victoria is a C-Suite transformational leader, a keynote speaker, a Board Director and at the same time a mom, wife, fitness fanatic, foodie, wine lover, you name it! But what stands her out is her strong passion for making a difference to the society, excelling wherever she sets her heart on. 

Be sure to watch this episode and learn how to be the Unstoppable version of yourself!

Victoria’s website:
https://victoria-pelletier.com/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/

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/

A very special episode of The First Customer podcast with Shruti Pandey, a freelancer QA Engineer AND Podcast host ... that sounds familiar!

Shruti walks us through her journey to stepping out of the corporate grind and into the world of freedom with consulting and freelancing. Her story is full of passion, pride, and love for her family and her personal time.

Let's take the long flight over to Mumbai together and talk to a fantastic human-being in this weeks episode ... a MUST listen!

Check out her podcast ItiShruti:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ItiShruti
Or connect on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrutipandey01/

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/

Today's episode is with the great Bo Motlagh, CEO & Founder of United Effects. Bo shares his early exposure to tech and his transition from architecture to the software development world. He explains the inspiration behind United Effects, which focuses on streamlining authentication and data integration for businesses. Bo discusses his journey, the company's evolution, pricing strategy, and customer engagement, revealing how networking, customer feedback, and adaptability have shaped United Effects' success.

Bo's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmotlagh

United Effects:
https://www.unitedeffects.com/

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/