How can curiosity, introspection, and a desire to help others drive entrepreneurial success?

In this episode, Matthew Stafford shares his journey from commercial concrete to e-commerce entrepreneur. After an unexpected business failure left him with major debt, Matthew stumbled into selling t-shirts through print-on-demand and generated over $15 million in sales.

He then discovered a talent for store optimization by analyzing data and tweaking the customer journey. Matthew helped several friends scale their stores from $100Ks to over $1 million in revenue by applying his framework.

This process organically led to the founding of Build Growth Scale, which offers done-for-you e-commerce services, training, and an insider community. In recent years, Matthew has focused more on personal development to become a happier, more fulfilled entrepreneur.

References: 

Website - https://buildgrowscale.com/

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

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/windowsuccess

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

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bgs_ecom_education

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Transcript | From Concrete to Commerce: An Accidental E-Commerce Entrepreneur's Journey, with Matthew Stafford

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From a classroom lesson on viral ads to a globally recognized razor brand, Gareth Everard's entrepreneurial journey demonstrates how persistence and passion can lead to success. Despite early manufacturing setbacks that led Everard to sleep under factory tables, he remained dedicated to making quality razors and delivering for customers. Everard went on to expand Rockwell internationally, develop new grooming products under Mr. Gladstone, and co-found Lomi which generated over $100 million in revenue in just two years.

Now running his own agency businesses, Everard shares insights on product innovation, branding, marketing, building crowdfunding campaigns, and scaling startups. Listen as he explains key lessons learned across his diverse entrepreneurial experiences, from the importance of intellectual property to focusing on pre-launch planning for crowdfunding. Tune in for Everard’s razor sharp perspective.

Gareth is the Founder of Rockwell Razors, Lomi and many other consumer brands. As the CMO of Lomi he generated over $100M revenue in 2 years. He is also an angel investor, board member, and partner in several other technology companies, agencies, and local businesses.

References: 

Website - https://garetheverard.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/gareverard?lang=en

LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/garetheverard

Rockwell Razors - https://getrockwell.com/

Anthony Codispoti, AddBack Benefits Agency

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Transcript | Razor Sharp Success: Gareth Everard on Launching Rockwell Razors

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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/

Anthony Codispoti, AddBack Benefits Agency

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

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Youtube - Inspired Stories Podcast by AddBack BenefitsAgency

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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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