The Startup Life

In this episode, we talk to Jordan Babineaux (NFL Veteran & Entrepreneur) as we discuss his journey, his new book, and so much more.

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**More On Jordan**

Jordan Babineaux transitioned from nearly a decade playing in the NFL to become a sports broadcaster, serial entrepreneur, and business executive. Jordan helps companies, teams, leaders, and youth navigate their pivots.

Often partnering with his brother, Jonathan Babineaux, former defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons, Jordan has built several successful businesses, including a film production company and a Seattle-based transportation service. During football season, Jordan maintains his passion for the sport, serving as a TV and radio analyst for the Seattle Seahawks.

Jordan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication from Southern Arkansas University and earns his MBA from Seattle University in 2021. He and his brother founded the Babineaux Foundation, a nonprofit that gives back to their hometown of Port Arthur, Texas, and supports Lupus research. Jordan lives in Seattle with his wife and three children while squeezing in a round of golf with friends as often as possible.

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Written by: Dominic Lawson

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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

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In this episode, we talk to Curtis J. Morley (Serial Entrepreneur & Author) as talk about his book, The Entrepreneur's Paradox, the work he does at the University of Utah, and so much more.

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Curtis Morley is a 5x entrepreneur, educator, thought leader, patent holder, and innovator. He is the Founder and CEO of The Entrepreneur's Paradox and is the author of the best-selling book with the same name. Curtis is a sought-after speaker and has presented at events around the globe including Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and China.

Curtis has coached entrepreneurs in multiple industries and verticals. He has a passion for helping entrepreneurs achieve next-level growth and results. Curtis is also an owner in eLearning Brothers and helped the company achieve 10x growth in five years, acquiring 96 of the Fortune 100 as clients and becoming the 3rd largest brand in eLearning. He has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year, 40 under 40, Hot 100, and Inc. 500/5000 six times including Inc. Hall of Fame award. Curtis helped eLearning Brothers to become the #1 fastest growing company in the Silicon Slopes and has been honored to be on the fastest-growing list ever since. Prior to eLearning Brothers, Curtis also served as head of Corporate and Global Marketing for FranklinCovey.

Curtis has five children and two grandchildren. Outside of business, Curtis loves to compete in marathons, IronMan, and relay races. He has a passion for music - singing, playing, and songwriting. One of his favorite things is to sit outside on a hot summer night playing in sync with the chorus of crickets in his backyard.

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In this episode, we talk to Tom Eisenmann (American economist & current Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School) about his new book, why he loves teaching the case method at Harvard, and so much more.

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**More On Tom**

Tom Eisenmann is the Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School; the Peter O. Crisp Chair, Harvard Innovation Labs; and Faculty Co-Chair of the HBS Rock Center for Entrepreneurship, the Harvard MS/MBA Program, and the Harvard College Tech Fellows Program. In recent years, he has served as Chair of Harvard's MBA Elective Curriculum--the 2nd year of the MBA Program--and as course head of The Entrepreneurial Manager, taught to all 900 1st-year MBAs. With colleagues, he has launched 14 MBA electives, including Entrepreneurial Failure, MBA Startup Bootcamp, Launching Tech Ventures, Scaling Tech Ventures, Entrepreneurial Sales & Marketing, and Product Management 101.

Professor Eisenmann received his Doctorate in Business Administration ('98), MBA ('83), and BA ('79) from Harvard University. Prior to entering the HBS Doctoral Program, Eisenmann spent eleven years at McKinsey & Company, where he was co-head of the Media and Entertainment Practice. He serves as a director on the board of Harvard Business Publishing.

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In this episode, we talk to Tarin Calmeyer (Chief Wellness Officer of Remote Team Wellness) about living abroad, why a great fitness plan is important for entrepreneurs, and so much more.

**More On Tarin**

Tarin Calmeyer has spent over ten years bringing her yoga and meditation expertise to people around the world with a teaching style that highlights her deep understanding of the body, mindfulness, and conscious living. Tarin is a Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness Coach with a background in Osteopathy and

has extensive experience working with brands from Puma to Movenpick Resorts.

In 2020 Tarin and her team launched Remote Team Wellness, a live virtual wellness solution designed to bring health and balance to companies and their employees. Sessions are simply booked online and employees arrive via video conferencing to meet a real teacher for a personalized session. Through this

service, Remote Team Wellness reduces stress, increases productivity, and promotes fitness among teams.

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In our first episode recorded through Clubhouse, we talk to Ashley Garrison, CPA (Founder of GRF Financials) as gets us ready for tax season. She also takes questions from the audience.

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In this episode, we talk to Darwin Liu (Serial Entrepreneur & Digital Marketer) as we discuss marketing in the future, his companies, and more.

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In this episode, we talk to Sarah Davidson (Founder Of Matcha Maiden) about her new book, her career, how she almost went into business with an Avenger, and so much more.

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**More On Sarah**

A well-known entrepreneur and Founder of Matcha Maiden green tea, Sarah Holloway started her first business after suffering from a case of complete adrenal exhaustion. As a young lawyer looking for a caffeine-free fix to supplement her serious coffee habit, she ordered ten kilos of tea from Japan by accident. Starting up a side hustle to shift the nine kilos she didn't need, Matcha Maiden was soon born. It is now a multi-million-dollar company with success in various markets.

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In this episode, we talk again to Simone Santana (Founder Of Akami Enterprises) about her recent vacation, the latest business news, and more.

**More On Simone**

As CEO of a consulting firm, Simone the Mastermind specializes in strategic intelligence and planning, business transformation, and collaborative culture. Her executive track record has produced exceptional bottom-line results in various business types, from small businesses to multi-million dollar franchises.

I am Simone the Mastermind. I am a mom of two, author, speaker, and full-time entrepreneur as of 2014. I am a business strategist that assists entrepreneurs with scaling their businesses by developing strategies that aid in minimizing workloads and maximizing revenue.

With over ten years of experience in business strategy, administration, and leadership, I have the expertise needed to level up your business and remind you of your confident and motivated self.

Here at my consulting firm, Akamai Enterprise, I cater to the needs of business owners to guide them on overcoming organizational challenges, exceeding goals, and skyrocketing sales.

Not only do I understand your pain points and your desires, but I also assist you in intending to both so you can do what you love when you want, while your bank account is going cha-ching in the process.

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In this episode, we talk to Tony Martignetti (Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Coaching) about how he helps his clients, his career, and so much more.

**More On Tony**

I am Tony Martignetti, a leadership coach, entrepreneur, idea generator, people connector, and a curious adventurer. I bring together practical experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity, to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change.

I love helping people find clarity in their lives, so they are energized, fully present, and unstoppable. When leaders unlock their potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, they impact and inspire everyone around them. I have dedicated myself to helping people live a life of inspired purpose.

Before I became a coach, I was a finance and strategy professional with experience working with some of the world’s leading life sciences companies. Along my journey, I also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company.

As I share my story, I want to leave you with three key lessons I learned along the way to help you on your journey from where you are now to where you would like to be.

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In this episode J. Byrne Murphy (Founder & Chairman of DigiPlex) about his book, the personal challenges of building a business abroad, and why context matters building in a foreign land.

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**More On Byrne**

Byrne is an entrepreneur with more than thirty years of experience in international development and investment. Three times he brought US concepts to Europe and grew start-up companies into $1+ billion global enterprises.

After developing high-end mixed-use projects in Washington, DC in the 1980s and ‘90s, Byrne co-founded BAA-McArthurGlen, the company that imported the designer outlet concept to the UK and Europe. After opening the company’s Paris office in 1992, he led its expansion across Europe, resulting in more than $1 billion in sales.

He then developed private residence clubs, starting with restoring Palazzo Tornabuoni, a 15th century Medici palazzo in Florence, Italy. The Palazzo underwent a $250 million re-development and is now managed by The Four Seasons. In 2010, the project won Urban Land Institute’s prestigious Award of Excellence for EMEA.

Today Byrne co-owns DigiPlex, the leader in sustainable data centers in the Nordics, with Bill Conway, the Co-founder of The Carlyle Group. Byrne also owns and runs Kitebrook Partners, a real estate development and investment company.

A Cum Laude graduate of Harvard College, Byrne received his MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

After living in Europe for thirteen years, Byrne now resides in the Washington, DC area with his wife Pamela and four daughters.

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Written by: Dominic Lawson

Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma