The Jason Cavness Experience

On this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Ishmael Awange Omondi International Realtor- DFW Real Estate Agent at Citiwide Properties Corp

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We talk about the following

His journey from Kenya to the U.S.

His year in China.

His non profit Big Dream Vision

Why it is important to him to be a role model

Ishmael's Bio

Ishmael is humble with a huge personality. He has lived in China, Hong Kong, Kenya and Dubai. He has garnered resourceful knowledge being around different cultures. His professional career started at the University of Texas at Arlington, having played in the NCAA. He later transferred to Dallas Baptist University, where he helped the Patriots win the basketball championship. During this time, he started his nonprofit Big Dream Vision to help orphans around the world. During this time, Ishmael fell in love with real estate and has been working in real estate ever since. He also has an MBA from West Texas A&M University and he is married to his beautiful wife Ashley and they are expecting their first child

Ishmael's Social Media

Ishmael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishmael-awange-omondi-848966a8/

Ishmael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docrealestate/

Ishmael's Website: http://ishmaelrealtor.com/

Ishmael's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ishmaela

Ishmael's Cell: 214 205 4169

Ishmael's Advice

Stay focused, be better today than yesterday.

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On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Jacob Glenn – Founder and President of M Genio

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We talk about the following

What do companies get wrong about leveraging software?

Being an Advisory Board Member.

CTO as a service.

Advice for entrepreneurs

Jacob's Bio

Jacob is that dynamic technical leader with a career defined more than 20 years of operational excellence and technical leadership. As a Founder and Managing Director of M Genio Inc. Jacob has responsibility for overall execution of company strategy, including organizational structure, business model development, team leadership and technology delivery. M Genio is a boutique software development firm delivering high quality solutions for clients ranging from startups to fortune 500, and everything in between.

Jacob's Social Media

Jacob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobglenn/

M Genio: https://mgenio.com/

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On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Shaydi DeJesus – Venture Partner, 100 Women in Finance, Bunker Labs

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We talk about the following

Her fishing adventures in Alaska

Venture Capital

Should you cold call/email potential investors

Her experiences with the U.S. Military

The Austin startup scene

Shaydi's Bio

Shaydi DeJesus is multi-dimensional diverse with demonstrated history working in

national/global innovation networks, entrepreneurship, commercialization,

venture capital and alternative investments.

Bunker Labs Austin, City Lead

(Southwest Region), SoGal Austin Lead, Venture Partner at Gitty Inc. Former:

Venture Partner at Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs; Senior Buyer – Austin

Community College; Former Department of Defense Management Consultant, National Association for Latino

Community Asset Builders (NALCAB)

Entrepreneur - 2020 100 Women in

Finance scholar; Masters, McCombs School of Business at University of

Texas – Austin in Tech Commercialization; Undergrad Marketing/Management – UTSA

and Governor Dolph Briscoe Scholar.

Passions: Ecosystem Builder,

Diversity, Veteran/Military initiatives

Shaydi DeJesus is the Bunker Labs Austin City Lead (Southwest Region), an organization supporting veteran/military entrepreneurship nationally from idea stage through those who have raised $1M+ or 500K ARR. She is also the SoGal Austin Lead – SoGal the largest global

platform for women & diverse entrepreneurs and investors that provides

resources, education and community for a 100K+ person network with chapters in

40+ cities around the world. SoGal Ventures is the 1st female-led

millenial venture capital firm.

Ms. DeJesus is passionate about

investment and entrepreneurship ecosystem building as a former Venture Partner

at Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs & being a catalyst for both pre- and

post-revenue companies in all verticals. She currently is a Venture

Partner at Gitty Inc. working with both Gitty and the investment

fund/portfolio companies it serves.

Previously she was a Department of Defense Management Consultant and early-staff of NALCAB –

National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders. Since 2008,

NALCAB has been a catalyst for more than $300 million in investment in Latino

communities, much of which flowed through structured partnerships and consortia

among the members.

NALCAB is the hub of a

national network of more than 120 mission-driven organizations that are anchor

institutions in geographically and ethnically diverse Latino & minority

communities in 40 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico.

She is an underrepresented entrepreneur herself, 2020 100 Women in Finance scholar and

holds a Masters from McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas in

Austin – in Tech Commercialization and undergrads from University of Texas at

San Antonio in Marketing and Management. Governor Dolph Briscoe Scholar.

Shaydi's Social Media

Shayde's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bernardstweets

Shaydi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaydidejesus/

Shaydi's Advice

I'd like for folks to challenge the status quo. My particular advice and that is I never would have thought I would be in the circles and doing the things that I am now like 10 years ago. The more that I pushed forward, the more that I was able to break down doors and glass ceilings. So now everything seems pretty limitless. For a lot of founders out there, they just feel like they're going to win overnight and then most folks are not going to win overnight.

It's like a 10 year journey itself. Your journey. I've seen folks that raise several rounds and they're still, like needing to raise more rounds. Really believe in yourself, surround yourself with other folks that believe in yourself. But also challenge you to be better.

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On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Starr Corbin Founding Partner of Corbin Solutions

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We talk about the following

Corbin Solutions

Texas Governor's Commission for Women

Agile Project Management

Tech

Starr's Bio

Starr Corbin is an innovative technology executive and agile project management expert with a breadth of experience directing organization and technology transformation for both government and commercial enterprises. An ardent advocate of servant leadership Starr is frequently called upon to write about technology delivery trends and how to expand the technology field for women.

In 2019, Starr founded Corbin Solutions, a technology management firm committed to delivering complicated technology projects better for clients. An Army veteran, Starr also serves on the Texas Governor's Commission for Women and other various non-profit boards that are committed to enhancing youth development. Starr holds an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin, and is working toward a Ph.D., in Computer Science from Southern Methodist University.

She happily resides in the Austin-area with her husband, an Austin Fire Fighter and Army veteran in addition to their three children.

Starr's Social Media

Starr's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/starrcorbin/

Company Website: https://www.corbinsolutionsgroup.com/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corbin-solutions-group/

Starr's Advice

I think as an entrepreneur, just remember that you do have control over your schedule. It's not selfish to take some personal me time. At the end of the day, the customers will be there. But the people you love might not always be, so it's important to invest in your personal life as much as you invest in your business. You are your business.

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On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Mark Begert CEO, Co-Founder at FabuLingua, Inc.

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We talk about the following

Fabulingua, Inc

His China experiences

Raising Money

The Austin Tech and Startup scene

Mark's Bio

"Mark Begert is the CEO of FabuLingua, a language learning platform for kids based on interactive, children's stories.

FabuLingua is rethinking the way second languages are introduced and reinforced, especially for young children whose brains are actively wiring to all new language input. Applying stories and reading is a timeless practice to learning our native language, and FabuLingua believes it is also naturally effective in second language acquisition. FabuLingua uses technology, delightful stories and game design to create an engaging and effective language learning experience.

FabuLingua's unique model helps publishers, writers, and illustrators from all over the world to publish and monetize their stories. Our first product teaches Spanish & English, but soon we will offer multiple languages, markets and mediums.

Before founding FabuLingua, Mark has been a start-up to public company founder, operations and finance executive specializing in early and growth stage challenges. Mark has led the growth and maturation of investor-backed companies in the technology, energy and consumer sector, raising $100 million + in angel, venture and public equity for 4 companies. He has worked with both private and public company executive teams, boards, and investors. Mark has a BA from Harvard University and serves on the Board of start-up, coop and non-profit organizations."

Mark's Social Media

Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbegert/

Fabulingua FB: https://www.facebook.com/fabulingua/

Fabulingua Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabulinguakids/

Fabulingua Website: https://www.fabulingua.com/

Fabulingua YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkckZaKbwxIksHmDdY1yxLw

Mark's Advice

From our perspective, I would just encourage parents, uncles, aunts, and grandparents, to give the gift of language learning to their kids, nephews and grandkids. We'd loved it to be through fabulingua, but you know, if there are other ways that that are suitable as well. It's something that I believe benefits these children so much in terms of developing perspective and empathy in our world. Which is something that's going to sort of benefit generations for years to come.

If you want to learn more about our particular method, and you want to see some examples of the stories that we have, and understand the brain science and the learning science behind language learning in general. Then I would really recommend you go to our website which has great resources around how it works.

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On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Bernard Edwards BAE Consulting Group

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We talk about the following

The importance of combining your personal brand, employer brand and social media

The rise of @dogface208 and the effects of his viral TikTok video

Old Fashioned

Growing up in Europe

Bernard's Bio

I write, speak, and consult in Product Management, Lifestyle Design, and the Future of Work.

As a former United States Air Force surgical team manager and program director, I spent my military career leading and mentoring many of the world's brightest and bravest savers of life and limb.

Since retiring from the Air Force I have been blessed to be featured in the PBS documentary "The Next Mission", lead Influencer Marketing Initiatives, partner with a Multi-million Dollar Real Estate Team and the EXP Realty Brokerage, appear on multiple satellite radio and podcast shows, brand strategize and growth-hack for multiple projects, and speak on numerous stages of universities, companies, military installations, and organizations around the world.

My mantra is find the space in between your PASSION & PURPOSE, and PIVOT towards it, no matter many times it takes or how many times it changes.

Bernard's Social Media

Bernard's website: https://bernardedwards.me/

Bernard's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bernardstweets

Bernard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernardedwards.me/

Bernard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardalexanderedwards/

Bernard's Gift and Advice

I will tell the listeners to go check out just based on what we've been talking about. Go check out two books. One is the four hour workweek by Timothy Ferriss. It's a really great book about geo arbitrage and about lifestyle design. The other book, I would say is Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk. That book is all about providing value to others before basically asking them for value.

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On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I was a guest on Coffee with Entrepreneurs hosted by Marie Incontrera

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We talk about the following

Being an INFJ

Bunker Labs

Military Spouses

NYU Future Labs

Old vs New HR

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On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Jen Thorton A.C.C. 304 Coaching LLC

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We talk about the following

Her love for historic preservation

Is their a difference in doing HR in different countries

When should a business begin to think about talent strategy

Her entrepreneurial journey

Jen's Bio

Jennifer has developed her expertise in Talent Strategy & Leadership Development over her exciting 20+ year career as an HR Professional. She's led international teams across Greater China, Mexico, the U.K., and the U.S. to expand into new markets, managing franchise retailers, and developing key strategic partnerships - all while hiring, onboarding, and training thousands of employees annually. The rapid growth of her consulting firm 304 Coaching has been largely due to Jennifer's unconventional approach to building innovative workforce development solutions for companies who are facing breakthrough growth and accelerated hiring patterns.

Jen's Social Media

Jen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferrthornton/

Her Website: https://304coaching.com/

Jen's Advice

I think that my advice, wisdom, or whatever you want to call it. Is that remember every word and every action that you take as a leader, you're creating someone's world. That world expands outside of that moment.

Make sure as a leader that you are engaging people, you're empowering people, that you are appreciating what someone brings to the table. Even on their bad days, so that when they go back out, outside of that. Whether that's affecting your team or their life at home. Just make sure that you understand the power of leadership resonates outside of that moment and that exchange.

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On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Jon Elder Amazon Sales Consultant – Helping Sellers Grow their Amazon Business at Black Label Advisor

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We talk about the following

His passion for teaching others

How Amazon works

Is Amazon actually good for small business

How to promote your business on Amazon

Jon's Bio

After working for a few years after graduating from the University of Washington in 2010, Jon grew impatient with the progression of income at his corporate commercial construction job. After doing months of research on his own, he started his Amazon FBA business in 2014 with a humble golfing product and soon became the #1 seller in the category.

Within a few years he was doing multiple millions in sales on the Amazon platform thanks to multiple brands and ever expanding product lines. In just under five years, he did over $10 million in total sales. In 2018, he reached out to a business broker and sold for a mid 7 figure exit in 2019. He is now helping sellers new and old achieve the same level of success at Black Label Advisor.

Jon's Social Media

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

Jon's Email: [email protected]

Jon's Website: https://www.blacklabeladvisor.com/

Black Label Advisor FG Page: https://www.facebook.com/BlackLabelAdvisor

Jon's Advice

Just related to Amazon being really diligent and really just disciplined with how you're looking at in terms of launching a product. A lot of people get obsessed with data and they experience data paralysis. It's really important also to go with your gut a little bit on Amazon. Just pursue your passion and really just focus on how profitable product is.

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On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Mary Rauzi Creative Director, Strategist, Brand Builder and Founder/Creative Embr Creative

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We talk about the following

Embr Creative

Being a Military Spouse

Having a personal brand

Her passion for all things design

Mary's Bio

Mary has served as an active-duty military spouse for the last ten years, and currently serves as a reserve spouse. During this time, she has learned a great deal about taking a challenge and turning it into a benefit. With each deployment, TDY, and training, she used the extra time to learn more, work harder, and expand her skillset. With over 11 years in design and strategy.

Mary Rauzi has a proven track record of helping brands grow. After launching Embr Creative at the beginning of 2018, she is now looking to grow and expand Embr's reach. It is her mission to bolster other creatives around her to dream bigger and work more on the projects they love.

Embr is a Seattle-based collective of designers, developers, videographers, musicians, and creatives. We thrive on brand challenges and working as your partner to build upon and achieve your goals through design.

Embr Creative listens to the business objectives of a company, discovers audience motivations, and grows the visualization of a brand to give it a leg up. With a professional look that is strategy-driven, your company gets a foothold with its viewers turning them from acquaintances to evangelists.

Mary's Social Media

Mary's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-rauzi/

Embr Website: https://embrcreative.com/

Embr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embrcreative/?hl=en

Embr FB: https://www.facebook.com/embrcreates/

Embr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/embrcreative/about/

Mary's Advice

For business owners, I would say really understand your values and what you're trying to communicate, before you go to a designer, and work hard to figure those things out. What's right for your company, the more you know about what you're trying to communicate, the better a designer is going to be at their job.

If you already have that leg up, the more the better. Think about brand as you're developing your processes. What is your customer service and how does that pan out? How does that tie to your values and your brand overall? Is it all communicating together because it'll make that authenticy if you're very consistent in your communications both visually and your team members so culturally, culturally in your company.

For young designers, my advice for them is to try to get internships and opportunities to do design before you're out of school. If you're self-taught, use as many opportunities as you can to do more projects and to get more experience, even if you become one of the designers on 99 designs or Fiverr.

That's what those are great for students that are trying to build up a body of work or get more experience working with clients. They can get on those. The more experience you have, the better because then your portfolio gets better. The way that you interact with clients are better and it's going to serve you well, in the long run.

For military spouses, use all the time that you can when your spouse is gone, all of those extra lulls that you have to build that community around you. I would have never survived without my community, and especially if you can't afford to pay somebody else.

There will be families that we have very close relationships with. Having that community of people you trust without relying on family because we don't have any family nearby. Use that and then use that time to really focus on yourself and build your dreams and what you want out of your life and career.

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