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  • Disrupting The CRM Stronghold - BreakCold Enters the Age of Social Selling

    Arnaud Belinga, a former lawyer turned software entrepreneur, joins us for this episode.


    He and his cofounder built BreakCold, a lightweight CRM with added social selling features.

    He shared insights about his marketing strategies such as social media platforms, SEO techniques, lead nurturing, and the use of automated sequences - emphasizing the importance of identifying a niche, quick wins, and launching MVPs (minimum viable products) in a start-up's early months to inform product-market fit decisions.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

    00:49 Starting the Podcast and Introducing the Guest

    01:08 Guest's Background and Journey into Entrepreneurship

    04:59 Transition from Law to Tech and Founding a Startup

    08:57 Challenges and Realities of Starting a Business

    11:50 The Evolution of the Product and Market Fit

    17:52 Marketing Strategies and Growth Tactics

    22:02 The Importance of Nurturing B2B Relationships

    22:43 The Future of Sales and Marketing

    32:38 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

    36:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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    36 min
  • Natural Born Sales Killer: Creating Sales Culture, $95K Assistants and Private Chefs

    The BEST episode of the one podcast yet.


    The outspoken and notorious sales phenom Joey Gilkey from Apex, shares his insights on sales, entrepreneurship, leadership, and value creation.


    With his background in the sales world, Joey offers valuable advice for early-stage entrepreneurs and businesses, explaining the importance of moving from corporate to a more entrepreneurial stance.


    He shares his journey from working in Fortune companies to running his own business, sharing lessons on leadership, risk-taking, and business growth.


    Other key topics discussed include strategic approaches to outbound sales, the significance of core values, the benefits of owning your calendar with the help of an executive assistant, and the profound impact of 'being' and 'identity' on our thoughts and actions, especially as an entrepreneur.


    You DO NOT want to miss this.


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

    00:40 Joey's Journey into Sales

    02:53 Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

    03:07 Starting the First Company: Tribe

    04:19 Lessons from Mergers and Acquisitions

    05:14 The Birth of Apex

    05:22 Reflecting on Personal and Professional Growth

    05:57 The Entrepreneurial Mindset

    07:07 The Importance of Core Values in Business

    09:03 The Role of Risk in Entrepreneurship

    10:10 Building a Successful Sales Team

    13:07 The Power of Authenticity and Conviction

    15:13 The Importance of Culture in Business

    17:37 The Role of Technology in Sales

    25:13 Understanding the Fundamentals of Scaling

    25:30 The Importance of Consistency in Business

    26:12 The Pitfalls of Over-Reliance on Technology in Sales

    27:21 The Power of Persistence in Sales

    27:47 The Challenges of Motivating a Sales Team

    28:30 The Role of the CEO in Sales

    29:06 Overcoming Excuses and Embracing Hard Work

    31:16 The Struggles of Large Companies with Sales

    32:05 The Importance of Knowing Your Numbers

    32:34 The Challenges of Working with Large Corporations

    36:11 The Value of a Good Executive Assistant

    43:01 The Importance of Standing Out in Business

    44:51 Personal Advice for Entrepreneurs


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    50 min
  • This Iconic SaaS Founder Took 700 Demo Calls & Built A WhiteLabel POWERHOUSE

    In this episode of 'The One Podcast', the host discusses with Stefan, the founder of Expandi, a LinkedIn automation tool used for lead gen and recruitment purposes. Stefan shares his journey, starting as a SaaS founder to creating Expandi to overcome his own challenges. 


    The podcast offers insights into the growth strategies, the product's safety measures, and the importance of content marketing and community engagement. Stefan also shares and emphasizes the importance of persistence, engaging with knowledgeable people, and being active in the community for any entrepreneur's journey.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background of the Guest

    00:37 The Journey of Expandi's Founder

    01:59 The Birth of Expandi

    04:22 The Co-founder Relationship

    04:58 The Challenges of Previous Ventures

    06:22 The Transition to Expandi

    07:27 The Role of LinkedIn in Expandi's Growth

    09:18 The Risks and Rewards of Relying on LinkedIn

    11:59 The Impact of Expandi's Safety Feature

    15:06 The Importance of the Messenger in LinkedIn Outreach

    18:00 The Role of Content Marketing in Expandi's Success

    22:19 The Power of Community Marketing

    25:19 Advice for Entrepreneurs

    27:13 Conclusion and Where to Find Expandi


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    30 min
  • Mastering The Game of Startup Psychology

    In this podcast episode, Joel Candy, an experienced business and sales professional shares his entrepreneurial journey, insights, and experiences spanning diverse industries.


    He delves deep into topics such as fraud prevention, selling in startups, business failures, and strategies for entrepreneurial success. Joel offers valuable advice to entrepreneurs starting off in their own businesses and those aiming to work in startups.

    He ends the podcast by sharing about his venture, Iron Vest, which provides anti-fraud security and privacy protection services

    .Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

    01:13 Joel's Early Career and First Business Venture

    03:22 Transition into Sales and Lessons Learned03:49 Exploring the IT Background and Israeli Tech Scene

    04:16 Impact of Economic Climate on Entrepreneurial Journey

    07:18 The Birth and Evolution of Fork0

    7:58 The Struggles of Balancing a Startup and Full-Time Job

    12:00 The Role of Sales in Different Industries

    18:18 The Challenges of Transitioning from a Stable Job to Entrepreneurship

    26:37 Exploring New Technologies and Trends27:04 Joining Cyphertrace and Islandess27:35 Introduction to Ironvest's Anti-Fraud Security

    30:07 Understanding the Market for Fraud Solutions3

    36:45 Setting Up a Sales Organization in a Startup

    40:30 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Startup Employees

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    53 min
  • Surprising Lessons For Startup Founders From The #1 Boston Accelerator

    In this podcast episode, Jason Kraus, a prominent figure in the startup and venture capital ecosystem, shares his expertise on navigating the path to starting a company. He shares his experiences in co-founding financial technology ventures and his journey to become a budding entrepreneurs’ facilitator through 'Prepare for VC', a platform that supports early-stage businesses.

    He discusses various topics, from raising funds, building teams and products to accelerating company growth strategies. Jason shares some valuable insights on the entrepreneurial mindset, what makes a successful startup, and the importance of seeking feedback and advice. He also shares some tools and resources helpful for community building and expanding reach for entrepreneurs.
    Towards the end, Jason discusses the goals and future plans of the 'Prepare for VC', further emphasizing its commitment towards enabling entrepreneurs to build their dreams.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

    01:21 Jason's Journey into Entrepreneurship

    03:58 First Steps into the Startup World

    05:54 Transition into the Crowdfunding Space

    08:23 Exploring the Crypto Space

    10:11 The Business Model of Prepare for VC

    11:50 Building a Sustainable Business

    14:48 The Success Rate of Startups

    19:10 The Importance of Feedback and Teamwork

    22:12 Goals and Future Plans for Prepare for VC

    25:43 Marketing Strategies and Partnerships

    27:05 Competition with Larger Accelerators

    28:53 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

    30:54 Conclusion and Contact Information
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    34 min
  • Starting A NonProfit, Impact, Innovation & Building Hope

    In this podcast, Nick Evans, the founder of Hopeland, discusses his journey setting up and running his nonprofit organization.

    He explores the challenges and the rewards of working in the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the importance of innovation, impact, action, and advocacy as the main pillars of his organization.
    Nick shares the vision of Hopeland, which is to ensure that vulnerable children have safe, loving families. He also discusses the dynamics of partnering with celebrities and artists like Coldplay for their music video "Orphans".
    Furthermore, he gives advice to those aspiring to start their own nonprofit, emphasizing the importance of staying fresh, maintaining a strong ‘why power,’ and cultivating networks.
    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation
    00:58 Understanding the Vision and Mission of the Nonprofit
    02:19 Nick's Professional Background and Journey to Nonprofit
    04:25 The Birth of Hopeland and Overcoming Initial Challenges
    13:47 The Role of the Board and Importance of Governance
    17:00 Marketing Strategies and Partnerships
    18:01 Creating Quality Content for Nonprofits
    18:53 The Importance of Technology in Nonprofits
    19:56 Understanding the Misconceptions of Nonprofits
    20:21 The Importance of Donor Relationships
    21:43 The Power of 'Why' in Nonprofit Work
    23:50 The Importance of Branding and Visuals in Nonprofits
    27:58 The Challenges and Rewards of Running a Nonprofit
    29:24 The Importance of Impact in Nonprofit Work
    31:20 The Role of Innovation in Nonprofits
    34:45 Staying Fresh and Motivated in Nonprofit Work
    35:43 Getting Involved with Hopeland
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    38 min
  • Mixing the Ingredients of A Succesful Full-Stack Marketing Agency

    In this episode of 'The One Podcast,' Chris interviews Dave Myers, an experienced marketer and the owner of DM Digital. Dave talks about transitioning from being an IT professional serving Fortune 100 companies to launching his own marketing agency.

    He recounts how his agency expanded from offering web development services to lead generation, SEO, social media, and, more recently, VA or virtual assistant staffing services.
    Dave shares how DM Digital started working with restaurants but soon pivoted towards more lucrative clients. He emphasizes the importance of having a solid contract with clients and shares how his agency tries to avoid conflicts with clients by setting clear expectations and efficient reporting.
    Finally, Dave provides advice to those thinking about venturing into starting their agency and the challenges they may face.
    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and Background
    00:09 Dave's Journey into Marketing and Consulting
    00:58 The Birth and Evolution of DM Digital
    02:05 The Shift to Web Development and Diversification
    02:57 The Entrepreneurial Spirit and Transition from IT
    03:54 The Early Days of the Company and Learning Marketing
    04:52 The Growth and Expansion of Services
    09:00 The Challenges and Solutions in Client Management
    16:43 The Venture into Staffing Services
    21:53 Current Objectives and Future Plans
    23:11 Advice for Aspiring Agency Owners
    24:59 Conclusion and Contact Information
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    28 min
  • Building A Consulting Business Around Government Clients

    In this episode of The One Podcast, a conversation is featured with Mick McKeown, a "recovering bureaucrat" turned entrepreneur, who now assists small and medium businesses in land government contracts.


    Mick shares his experiences transitioning from a career in government to entrepreneurship, explaining the process he follows to help businesses enter the government space.

    He highlights the importance of understanding the system, maintaining momentum and being flexible.


    Mick also shares his methodology for cold emailing and relationship building for business growth. He concludes by urging potential entrepreneurs to not to wait for 'the perfect time' and encourages businesses to explore the business-to-government (B2G) arena for new revenue streams.


    We also discuss the impact of a family business/entrepreneurial family members in getting started.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    01:47 Transition from Government to Entrepreneurship

    04:28 The Birth of Panovia

    05:06 The Initial Stages of Business Planning

    05:45 The Importance of Market Response

    13:07 The Art of Cold Emailing

    16:02 The Future of the Business

    17:08 The Challenges and Learnings of Entrepreneurship

    19:09 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

    29:27 Conclusion and Contact Information


    Guest Links

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    25 min
  • Transforming Suburban Workspaces & Building A Coworking Business with Adam Stoltz

    In this episode of The One Podcast,  @OneChrisHanson  interviews Adam, the founder of a coworking space named The Idea Kitchen, located in the Westchester suburb of New York City.


    Together, they discuss the entrepreneurship journey, the influence of social and behavioral psychology in business, and the importance of physical coworking spaces despite the rise of virtual offices.

    Adam also highlights the need for flexibility in business operations, the importance of building a supportive team, and the rewarding nature of businesses with tangible, physical impacts on communities.


    The conversation offers valuable insights for other entrepreneurs, especially those interested in establishing coworking spaces or similar ventures.


    Highly interesting business model and investment if you have saved up some CRE cash.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    02:32 The Birth of Idea Kitchen

    02:36 Exploring Entrepreneurship and Business Mindset

    06:12 The Evolution of Office Environments

    10:27 The Journey to Establishing a Suburban Co-Working Space 24:01 Navigating the Pandemic: Blind Faith and Adaptation 26:35 The Appeal of Shared Office Spaces

    27:25 The Future of Offices: Debunking the 'Dead' Commercial Space

    29:07 The Work-from-Home Debate: Personal Preferences and Productivity

    31:21 The Power of In-Person Connections

    32:56 The Future of Workspaces: Holograms and Virtual Environments

    36:58 The Challenges of Running a Co-Working Space

    40:55 Expansion Plans and the Future of Idea Kitchen

    44:37 Final Thoughts: Takeaways for Entrepreneurs


    Guest Links

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    https://www.ideakitchenlarchmont.com/


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    48 min
  • Building A Wearable Technologies Company; Million Dollar Grants, and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation

    In this episode of 'The One Podcast', Josh Rabinowitz, a self-made entrepreneur from Articulate Labs, outlines his experiences in the startup world. Articulate Labs is focused on developing wearable devices to augment muscle function during physical rehabilitation.

    The company's products, which are not yet cleared by the FDA, have been utilized during a clinical trial funded by a U.S. Army grant. The devices have been positively reviewed by users who gained confidence and improved stability after use. Josh offers insights into the continuously developing world of wearable tech, emphasizing the slow merging of non-medical and medical applications.


    He discusses how the company is navigating challenges such as establishing credibility and distinguishing the technology from other existing devices. Josh also highlights the importance of mentoring and shares his perspective on startup accelerators.This one is heavy on technical content! just a heads up.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation

    00:36 Articulate Labs: The Vision and the Product

    01:27 The Entrepreneurial Journey: Challenges and Learnings

    04:19 The Co-Founder Relationship and Company Development

    08:40 Product Development and Workflow

    11:23 Revenue Generation and Business Model

    15:13 The Role of Advisors and Stakeholders

    19:20 The Long-Term Vision and Goals

    20:08 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts

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    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtr084/

    https://articulatelabs.tech/

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    40 min

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