The Startup Life

In this episode, we talk to Danielle Reid (Founder of DR & Associates)as we discuss how she helps her clients, what she is telling them during COVID-19, and so much more.

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Contact them at (615) 933-3681

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Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde

Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma

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If you want to try any of Swanson Health's great products for yourself, use code STARTUP20 for 20% off on https://www.swansonvitamins.com/.

If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

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In this episode, we talk to Tim Koller (Partner at McKinsey & Company and Lead Author of Valuation) as we discuss the latest edition of his book Valuation, why companies like Chuck E. Cheese are not doing so well and behind the scenes of a Merger or Acquisition.

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**More On Tim**

I am a partner at McKinsey & Company, based in New York. As the core leader of McKinsey's Strategy and Corporate Finance practice, I advise and serve clients on topics such as: value creation, corporate strategy, investor relations, dividend/share repurchase policy and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). My passion is helping companies become more long-term oriented in their value creation approach. Consistent with that passion, I have co-authored the books, Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies (the 7th edition will be published in May 2020) and Value: The Four Cornerstones of Corporate Finance. I founded our firm's hub for financial and capital markets analysis and valuation, and also founded McKinsey on Finance, our firm's quarterly corporate finance publication. I frequently lecture on finance topics at business schools including Chicago Booth, Northwestern, Tuck, Columbia, and INSEAD.

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Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde

Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma

Sponsors/Partners

If you want to try any of Swanson Health's great products for yourself, use code STARTUP20 for 20% off on https://www.swansonvitamins.com/.

If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

Bonus content from episode 178. Grant shares what he learned from a swimming accident.

In this episode, we talk to Grant Aldrich (Founder & CEO of OnlineDegree.com)as we discuss why his mom's experience as a guidance counselor was important to his business, how he partners with universities, and so much more.

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Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde

Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma

Sponsors/Partners

If you want to try any of Swanson Health's great products for yourself, use code STARTUP20 for 20% off on https://www.swansonvitamins.com/.

If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

In this episode, we talk to Grant Aldrich (Founder & CEO of OnlineDegree.com)as we discuss why his mom's experience as a guidance counselor was important to his business, how he partners with universities, and so much more.

Follow Grant on LinkedIn

Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com

Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page

Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear!

Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network.

Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde

Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma

Sponsors/Partners

If you want to try any of Swanson Health's great products for yourself, use code STARTUP20 for 20% off on https://www.swansonvitamins.com/.

If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

Bonus content from episode 177

In this episode, we talk to Tim Campos (Co-Founder & CEO of Woven) as we discuss his time at Facebook, why he started a new company, and why calendars are stupid. We also get help from our friend from LITEMemphis, Avani Garde.

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Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde

Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma

Sponsors/Partners

If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

Go to Payoff.com/TheStartupLife to learn more.

Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

Go to Save the Children dot org slash save kids orwww.savethechildern.org/savekids

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

In this episode, we talk to Tim Campos (Co-Founder & CEO of Woven) as we discuss his time at Facebook, why he started a new company, and why calendars are stupid. We also get help from our friend from LITEMemphis, Avani Garde.

Follow Tim on LinkedIn

Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com

Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page

Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear!

Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network.

Written by: Dominic Lawson Avani Garde

Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma

Sponsors/Partners

If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

Go to Payoff.com/TheStartupLife to learn more.

Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

Go to Save the Children dot org slash save kids orwww.savethechildern.org/savekids

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

This episode was recorded on August 30, 2019.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Amy Cathey (Executive Director & Senior Lecturer at The University of Tennessee) as we discuss what we can learn from the chicken sandwich wars, how to convey customer value, and legacy od Pat Summit.

**More on Amy**

Amy Cathey is Executive Director of Business Development for graduate and executive education in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In this role, she is responsible for the branding, ranking, and recruiting activity of the college's graduate and executive education programs. As a senior lecturer, Amy teaches marketing in the Executive MBA for Strategic Leadership, Executive MBA for Healthcare Leadership, and the Physician Executive MBA programs. She has served as an advisor for over 70 executive MBA organizational action projects and is the recipient of several outstanding teaching awards. Amy has previously served as Executive Director of Graduate Business Programs, Executive Director of the Full-Time MBA Program, Director of the Executive MBA Program, and Interim Executive Director for Executive Education Programs. In addition, she has taught undergraduate courses, full-time MBA courses, executive MBA courses, and non-degree executive education programs. She has led and taught in MBA and executive MBA global business seminars on five continents. Prior to joining the college faculty, she was a consultant to companies in the consumer-packaged goods, consumer durables, logistics, manufacturing, financial services, technology, healthcare, business services, non-profit foundation, and higher education industries. A Knoxville native, Amy received her B.A in Political Science and Economics, MBA in Marketing, and Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Tennessee. She and her husband, Robert, have three daughters. She is an active community volunteer, currently serving as board chair for the East Tennessee Foundation, immediate past chair for Volunteer East Tennessee, vice chair for the Helen Ross McNabb Center, and a trustee for the Webb School of Knoxville.

Follow Dr. Cathey on Linkedin

Contact her at P: (865) 974-1695 E: [email protected]

Apply and check out the Haslam College Of Business

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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

Sponsors/Partners

If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

Go to Payoff.com/TheStartupLife to learn more.

Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

Go to Save the Children dot org slash save kids orwww.savethechildern.org/savekids

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

Bonus content from episode 175

In this episode, we talk to Peter Yawitz (President of Clear Communication & Author)as we talk about his latest book, his blog, and his message for the class of 2020.

Check out his website and purchase "Flip Flops & Microwaved Fish"

**More On Peter**

Peter Yawitz is the President of Clear Communication and founder, host, author, and advice columnist at Advice from Someone Else's Dad. He has been a communication coach, consultant, teacher, and facilitator for global companies for 30 years and for 10 years before that, was an eager young employee in fast-paced American workplaces wishing for advice on how to make smart work decisions and fit in. Today, he trains teams all across the world, helping them understand how to communicate, manage upward and sideways in a company, and navigate the personalities, priorities, and peculiarities of their workplaces.

Born and raised in Manhattan, where he still lives, he received an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Peter also won the 2005 Nightlight Award for Outstanding Musical Comedy Performance from the New York City cabaret, jazz, and comedy critics, and the Backstage Magazine Bistro Award for comedy writing.

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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

Sponsors/Partners

If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

Go to Payoff.com/TheStartupLife to learn more.

Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

Go to Save the Children dot org slash save kids orwww.savethechildern.org/savekids

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

In this episode, we talk to Peter Yawitz (President of Clear Communication & Author)as we talk about his latest book, his blog, and his message for the class of 2020.

Check out his website and purchase "Flip Flops & Microwaved Fish"

**More On Peter**

Peter Yawitz is the President of Clear Communication and founder, host, author, and advice columnist at Advice from Someone Else's Dad. He has been a communication coach, consultant, teacher, and facilitator for global companies for 30 years and for 10 years before that, was an eager young employee in fast-paced American workplaces wishing for advice on how to make smart work decisions and fit in. Today, he trains teams all across the world, helping them understand how to communicate, manage upward and sideways in a company, and navigate the personalities, priorities, and peculiarities of their workplaces.

Born and raised in Manhattan, where he still lives, he received an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Peter also won the 2005 Nightlight Award for Outstanding Musical Comedy Performance from the New York City cabaret, jazz, and comedy critics, and the Backstage Magazine Bistro Award for comedy writing.

Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com

Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page

Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear!

Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network.

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

Sponsors/Partners

If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

Go to Payoff.com/TheStartupLife to learn more.

Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

Visit peopleready.com/startuplife to learn more about how you can partner with PeopleReady.

Go to Save the Children dot org slash save kids orwww.savethechildern.org/savekids

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!

In this episode, we talk to Adrienne Bankert (Award-Winning Journalist & Author) as we discuss how being kind has helped her career, why it matters in business, and what she is singing these days.

**More on Adrienne**

She began her news career as a traffic reporter at NBC station KCRA-TV rising through the ranks as a reporter and host to news anchor. She was on the scene of major stories including California wildfires, anchored wall to wall coverage of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011, Governor Jerry Brown's 2010 run for office and the discovery of missing child Jaycee Dugard.

Raised in the Sacramento, California area, Adrienne is a University of Southern California graduate. Her passion for impacting and helping others realize their dreams led her to founding an NGO, Loving Individuals Giving Help Together (LIGHT).

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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

Sponsors/Partners

If you're concerned about the safety of your employees and the sustainability of your organization, you need the resources and connections RIMS provides. Learn more at www.rims.org/Podcast. You can save 25% off a year-long membership.

Go to Payoff.com/TheStartupLife to learn more.

Go to the Phillip Stein and use code SLEEPEZ to get 10% of your new Philip Stein Sleep Bracelet.

Go to Save the Children dot org slash save kids orwww.savethechildern.org/savekids

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THESTARTUPLIFE at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code THESTARTUPLIFE. It's spring cleaning baby and your balls will thank you!