How can pursuing passions, calculated risks, and supportive partners set you on the path to entrepreneurial success?

In this episode, we speak with Steve Weaver, co-founder of The Candle Lab, a successful chain of candle making stores. Steve shares his inspiring journey from politics to entrepreneurship, starting The Candle Lab with his wife and growing it through a licensing model.

Steve offers insights into calculated risks that paid off, the importance of systems and good people, and how supportive partners like his wife have been instrumental to the success. Listen as he reflects on key lessons learned from mistakes, stresses the value of coaching and therapy, and ponders what might be next for him and his wife.

Steve Weaver enjoyed an eclectic 15-year entrepreneurial journey that took him from political consulting to launching and growing The Candle Lab into a chain of artisanal candle stores. After exiting the business, Steve now focuses on life and business coaching for couples with his wife, Katesha.

References: 

Email - [email protected]

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenoweaver/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevenoweaver/

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Transcript | From Politics to Candles: An Entrepreneur's Inspired Journey, with Steve Weaver

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How can side hustles, setbacks, and continuous learning set you on the path to success in digital marketing?

In this episode, we speak with Ryan Whiteside, an expert in digital marketing and the Director of Digital Marketing at 2 Wheels Marketing. Ryan shares his career journey, starting from building affiliate websites around poker in college to eventually transitioning into a successful career in digital marketing. Ryan offers insights into digital marketing, including how AI and algorithms are evolving the landscape. He emphasizes the importance of constantly learning and adapting rather than stagnating in one role.

Ryan Whiteside is a seasoned Director of Digital Marketing with a proven track record of helping businesses of all sizes improve their Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through innovative and results-driven digital marketing strategies. A proud graduate of Ohio University, Ryan specializes in a diverse range of digital marketing tactics including SEO, PPC, social media marketing, email marketing, and more. He is the current Digital Marketing Director at 2 Wheels Marketing, a firm based in Columbus, Ohio providing SEO, PPC, and paid digital advertising services.

References: 

Website - https://twowheelsmarketing.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rywhiteside/

Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/user/ryan-wiley-instructor/

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Blog post | How Ryan Whiteside Went from Poker Websites to Digital Marketing Success

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