Overview:

Isaac Lee Collins is the owner of three Yogurtini franchise locations in the greater Kansas City Metro. Listen to this episode as Isaac breaks down the pros and cons of being a franchisee versus starting a business from scratch. 

Key points:

0:00 to 4:00 - Who are you and what do you do?

4:00 to 5:30 - What’s your Why?

5:30 to 7:20 - What interested you about owning a Yogurtini franchise?

7:20 to 9:10 - What are the advantages of purchasing a franchise location, versus starting a business from scratch?

9:10 to 11:20 - Did you ever think about owning a non-food franchise?

11:35 to 15:20 - Did you need a coach or a broker to own a franchise?

15:20 to 16:50 - What’s been the hardest business of the three to start?

16:50 to 18:30 - What are the disadvantages of owning a franchise?

18:30 to 21:00 - What is the difference between a franchise and a license?

21:00 to 22:10 - What other general advice would you give listeners who are interested in owning a franchise?

22:10 to 24:00 - Resource recommendations. (see below)

24:00 to end - Where can people connect with you? (see below)

Resource recommendations:

Tony Robbins: www.tonyrobbins.com
Brendon Burchard: www.growthday.com

Connect with Isaac:

Website: isaacleecollins.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaacleecollins

Overview:

GenWhy Leaders Podcast Host, Eric Hughey chats with Nick Pataro, Director of Sales at Aysling, and host of the MagHub Monday Podcast. They discuss the importance of why all media companies should have a podcast to complement their print and other digital advertising products. 

Key points:

0:00 to 2:30 - Intro and MagHub Monday explained. 

2:30 to 5:30 - Eric overviews his career and tells what he’s learned from sitting on all sides of the media desk.

5:30 to 6:45 - What media companies can learn from great marketers.

6:45 to 11:45 - Why should media companies start a podcast?

11:45 to 13:00 - All you need is time and a rockstar to launch a podcast. 

13:00 to 15:15 - Your podcast needs its own brand. Plus, some helpful tips. 

15:15 to 20:00 - How does a podcast help develop new sales and marketing leads? 

20:00 to 22:15 - Final thoughts on why publishers should start a podcast.

22:15 to end - Where to connect with Eric, and the outro. 

Check out Aysling and MagHub:

www.aysling.com

Connect with Nick:

LinkedIn.linkedin.com/in/nick-pataro

Overview:
Chris Meade is the Co-Founder and CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first version of volleyball meets four-square. Join us for a discussion about how Chris made one of the fastest-growing, outdoor recreational products that led him to be recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2021.

Key points:

0:00 to 2:00 - Who are you, and what is CROSSNET?

2:00 to 2:30 - Where are most of your customers at?

2:30 to 3:30 - What’s the origin story of CROSSNET?

3:20 to 4:00 - What was the initial concept and prototype?

4:00 to 5:00 - What’s your why?

5:00 to 6:10 - How was it transitioning from service based roles in your career, to being an entrepreneur of a physical product?

6:10 to 8:00 - How do you encourage listeners who have more soft skills and a creative background?

8:00 to 11:00 - What have been the highs and lows of keeping CROSSNET on a bootstrap budget from day one?

11:00 to 12:10 - What kept you going through the hard times for 2 years and working around the clock on a bootstrap budget?

12:10 to 13:10 - When did you know CROSSNET was going to take off?

13:10 to 15:30 - Are entrepreneurs wrong to follow their passion?

15:30 to end - Book recommendations and contact info (see below)

Book recommendations:

Double your profits by bob Fifer

Buy CROSSNET:

www.crossnetgame.com

Connect with Chris:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cjmeade

Overview:

Courtney Tucker is a business coach and Mompreneur, who is the Owner of Hello Freedom, which helps coaches start, build, and scale online. Listen in as she explains the importance of finding coaches and mentors to grow your business, as well as how to balance life as a wife and mother. 

Key points:

0:00 to 2:55 - Tell the audience who you are and what you do?

2:55 to 4:30 - What is your biggest take away from building a business and being able to retire your husband?

4:30 to 8:50 - What’s your why?

8:50 to 11:30 - How have mentors played a role in your life?

11:30 to 12:30 - The 3 main benefits of having a coach. 

12:30 to 15:00 - How do you find a mentor that’s the best fit for you?

15:00 to 15:30 - What type of coaches are you investing in currently?

15:30 to 17:00 - What’s better - paid or unpaid coach and mentor relationships?

17:00 to 22:00 - Describe your relationship with failure and how you’ve overcome tough times. 

22:00 to 24:40 - How to bounce back from a failure.

24:40 to 26:15 - Book recommendations

26:15 to 27:00 - Where can people connect with you?

Book recommendations:

Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

You’re a Badass at Making Money by Jern Sincero

The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari

Connect with Courtney:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/courtneytucker 

Instagram: courtneytucker_

Website: hellofreedom.co

Overview:

Jeremy Parker is the Co-Founder and CEO of Swag.com, which helps companies create and distribute quality swag that people will actually want to keep. They work with thousands of companies including Facebook, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Harry's, Starbucks, Uber, Spotify, Netflix and Tik Tok.

Key points:

0:00 to 3:00 - Jeremy explains who he is, and what Swag.com does. 

3:00 to 5:35 - Jeremy tells us his business model and the unique ecommerce distribution system driving it.

5:35 to 6:45 - What’s your why?

6:45 to 9:00 - Jeremy’s connection to NBA Atlanta Hawks Owner Jesse Itzler, and their previous business venture that was acquired. 

9:00 to 13:55 - Why start a swag company instead of another type of company?

13:55 to 18:30 - Jeremy explains their decision process for selecting top-of-the-line swag that people will actually want. 

18:30 to 20:10 - What’s your vision for the company in the future?

20:10 to 21:40 - Jeremy explains why fear of failure and overthinking keeps entrepreneurs from starting and growing businesses. 

21:40 to 22:40 - Book recommendations (see below)

22:40 to 24:00 - Where can people connect with you, Jeremy? (see below)

Book recommendations:

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

Connect with Jeremy:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeremyianparker

Website: swag.com

Overview:
John James is the Founder & President of SignBird, a marketing agency for the out-of-home and billboard advertising industry. Listen in as we discuss with John the billboard industry’s high barrier of entry, and how he’s managed to bring it some much needed marketing innovation. We may or may not pepper in a few bird puns along the way. 

Key points:

0:00 to 3:30 - John tells us who he is and explains how SignBird began. 

3:30 to 5:05 - John explains his “why” and what drives him as an entrepreneur. 

5:05 to 6:45 - Being the captain of your own ship has important advantages. 

6:45 to 9:00 - What was the last straw that pushed you across the threshold into entrepreneurship?

9:00 to 17:00 - Why is the billboard industry a legacy industry with a high barrier of entry?

17:00 to 20:20 - What marketing and technology strategies are you using to bring innovation to this industry?

20:20 to 23:30 - What’s your vision for the future of SignBird?

23:30 to 24:15 - How to connect with John? (see below)

24:15 to 29:40 - What books or resources would you recommend to our listeners? (see below)

Book recommendation:

The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau

Connect with John:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-james-3265b397/

Website: signbird.io

Overview:

Rich Sanchez is an investor, advisor, and speaker. He is currently the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Pierson Equity Group as well as the Founder & CEO of Product Fit. Listen in as he explains the moment he knew he had to make a career change to compress time and achieve his ideal lifestyle.   

Key points:

0:00 to 4:10 - Get to know Rich and his career path.

4:10 to 8:15 - Learn about Rich’s motivation to leave high-status corporate jobs. 

8:15 to 13:00 - Rich explains imposter syndrome and how he uses meditation to overcome those feelings. 

13:00 to 15:35 - Learn more about the typical private equity business model. 

15:35 to 18:35 - How to build trust and credibility when you’re pivoting into a new industry. 

 18:35 to 22:30 - How do you go about finding the deals and opportunities for investors, as well as finding the investors themselves?

22:30 to 22:45  - The difference between private equity and venture capital. 

22:45 to 28:00 - What are the hot industries in acquisition entrepreneurship?

28:00 to 30:00 - How do you handle the pressures of dealing with millions

30:00 to 30:30 - The importance of delegation and having a support team. 

30:30 to 34:00 - Book recommendations and contact info. 

Connect with Rich:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richesanchez

Product Fit: aproductfit.com

Pierson Equity Group: piersonequitygroup.com

Check out Muse Meditation device: choosemuse.com

Overview:
If you look up the term “Power Networker”, the definition is listed as “Scott Havens.” Listen to this episode, as Scott explains how he has become known as the “worst salesman in the world” for the non-traditional, yet successful ways he is able to add value to countless corporations in the Kansas City region. He currently is a Vice President and Shareholder of HUB International, a full service global insurance broker. He is also President of Top Gun KC, a peer group of Executive Kansas City Leaders born in the 80's & 90's. To see the other organizations Scott is involved with, check out his LinkedIn profile in the link below. 

Key points:

0:00 to 3:30 - Get to know Scott.

3:30 to 9:15 - How to GIVE value, in a world that just wants to take. 

9:15 to 10:45 - How Scott manages to run 13 peer groups, sit on 6 boards, and produce 3 podcasts. 

10:45 to 14:30 - What’s the story behind “Top Gun,” and “Drinks with Leaders”?

14:30 to 20:00 - Is Scott the worst salesman in the world?

20:00 to 22:45 - Scott flips the mic on Eric and asks him some questions.

22:45 to 26:20 - Parting thoughts from Scott.

Connect with Scott:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotthavens

Top Gun: topgunkc.com

Overview:

GenWhy Leaders Podcast Host, Eric Hughey sits down with previous episode 049 guest Cody Isabel to flip the mic on Eric and have him explain his hero’s journey into entrepreneurship. Cody is the Founder and CEO of CBAi, as well as Heros.ai, and runs a show called The Student Podcast.

Key points:

0:00 to 4:00 - Eric explains his background and career

4:00 to 7:15 - What’s been your favorite call to adventure?

7:15 to 9:25 - Who are your mentors?

9:25 to 11:55 - How are you seeking out mentors?

11:55 to 18:55 - When did you “cross the threshold” into your heroic moment? / Do your inputs match your outputs? 

18:55 to 24:55 - What caves have you been in? What did you learn while you were in them?

24:55 to 28:30 - What are your superpowers? “Act. Access. Adjust.”- explained. 

28:30 to 33:00 - What are some of your habits that you live by?

33:00 to 36:05 - What are you becoming? What is your mission?

36:05 to 38:00 - Closing thoughts

Connect with Cody:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cody-isabel

CBAi: cbai.tech

Heros.ai: cbaneurotech.io

About Jon:

Jon Shanahan is the Founder and President of The Kavalier, as well as Co-Founder and CMO of Stryx. The Kavalier is a menswear review website and YouTube channel dedicated to helping guys look better, feel better, and live better. Stryx engineers discreet products uniquely for men, so that men can easily and comfortably look their best.

About Pitch Anything (from Amazon product page):

Whether you're selling ideas to investors, pitching a client for a new business, or even negotiating for a higher salary, Pitch Anything will transform the way you position your ideas.

According to Klaff, creating and presenting a great pitch isn't an art—it's a simple science. Applying the latest findings in the field of neuroeconomics while sharing eye-opening stories of his method in action, Klaff describes how the brain makes decisions and responds to pitches. With this information, you'll remain in complete control of every stage of the pitch process.

Pitch Anything introduces the exclusive STRONG method of pitching, which can be put to use immediately:

• Setting the Frame
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• Getting a Decision

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Order Pitch Anything on Amazon: amzn.to/3jNi2EH

How to connect with Jon:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shanahanjon

Stryx: stryx.com

The Kavalier: thekavalier.com

The Kavalier’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBkL03Y0hIZAsv3rWyrSCtw