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		<title>Greg Fisher &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #320: Kelley Entrepreneurship Professor, The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Greg Fisher, the Kelley Professor of Entrepreneurship and Author of The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress, joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share his journey from accountant in South Africa to teaching the next generation of entrepreneurs at Indiana University (IU).]]></description>
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<p>Get (sh)it done. That&#8217;s the story of this week&#8217;s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast guest, Greg Fisher. Greg is the Kelley Professor of Entrepreneurship and Author of <em>The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress</em>. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>, and watch on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJ7ovuCpHVg7SJchnF2BZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#full-transcript">Full Transcript</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary">Episode 320: Greg Fisher – Kelley Entrepreneurship Professor, <em>The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress</em></h2>



<p>Greg Fisher, the Kelley Professor of Entrepreneurship and Author of <em>The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress</em>, joins the show to share his journey from accountant in South Africa to teaching the next generation of entrepreneurs at Indiana University (IU). Hear how to become a college professor, the mistakes many new entrepreneurs make, how to keep things simple as an entrepreneur, how to maintain a sense of urgency, and the moment Greg felt truly at home in Bloomington. This episode covers everything from simplicity to Indiana Football. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What appealed to Greg about the Kelley School of Business &amp; Indiana University</li><li>Where did the idea for <em>The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress</em> come from</li><li>Sara Blakely</li><li>Hustle Culture</li><li>How do you grow your business</li><li>Why should you consider cycling</li><li>How do undergrad students compare to graduate students</li><li>Hoosier Gameday Lager</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Greg on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcfisher/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and check out his book on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Entrepreneurial-Progress-Momentum-Launching/dp/0197669824" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</p>



<h2 id="full-transcript"></h2>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript <a href="https://maxpodcasting.com/greg-fisher-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro, Learninglab, and Kelley Professor of Entrepreneurship</strong><ul><li>[0:28] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;hi&#112;&#112;&#111;d&#105;rect&#46;com" target="_blank">max&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;pod&#99;a&#115;t&#105;&#110;g&#46;&#99;o&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:40] Connect with Greg on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcfisher/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and check out his book on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Entrepreneurial-Progress-Momentum-Launching/dp/0197669824" target="_blank">Amazon</a></li><li>[1:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakesorensen" target="_blank">Blake Sorensen</a> – <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/blake-sorensen/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast #146</a>: Snack Tackler, Founder of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.eatblakes.com/" target="_blank">Blake’s Seed Based</a></li><li>[2:51] What was <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcfisher/" target="_blank">Learninglab</a></li><li>[3:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.up.ac.za/gibs-business-school" target="_blank">MBA</a> (Masters of Business Administration), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www2.deloitte.com/" target="_blank">Deloitte</a></li><li>[5:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/online/index.html" target="_blank">Kelley Direct Online MBA</a></li><li>[5:42] How do you become a college professor</li><li>[9:14] What appealed to Greg about the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://kelley.iu.edu/index.html" target="_blank">Kelley School of Business</a> (KSB) at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bloomington.iu.edu/index.html" target="_blank">Indiana University</a> (IU)</li><li>[9:31] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.coursera.org/articles/what-does-phd-stand-for" target="_blank">PhD</a> (Doctor of Philosophy), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://foster.uw.edu/academics/degree-programs/phd-program/" target="_blank">Foster School of Business</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.washington.edu/" target="_blank">University of Washington</a> (UW)</li><li>[9:59] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0413573/" target="_blank">Grey&#8217;s Anatomy</a></em>, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108160/" target="_blank">Sleepless in Seattle</a></em>, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106004/" target="_blank">Frasier</a></em></li><li>[10:28] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.visitbloomington.com/" target="_blank">College Town</a></li><li>[11:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/place/Johannesburg-South-Africa" target="_blank">Johannesburg</a>, South Africa</li><li>[12:38] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.visitbloomington.com/" target="_blank">Bloomington, IN</a></li><li>[13:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.visitbloomington.com/blog/stories/post/how-to-spend-a-day-on-kirkwood-avenue/" target="_blank">Kirkwood Ave</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SquadShot-Greg-Fisher-1024x538.png" alt="SquadShot Greg Fisher" class="wp-image-10167" width="668" height="351" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SquadShot-Greg-Fisher-1024x538.png 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SquadShot-Greg-Fisher-400x210.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SquadShot-Greg-Fisher-768x403.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SquadShot-Greg-Fisher-500x263.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SquadShot-Greg-Fisher-400x210@2x.png 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SquadShot-Greg-Fisher.png 1200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SquadShot-Greg-Fisher-500x263@2x.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px" /><figcaption>Greg!</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong><em>The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress</em></strong><ul><li>[14:09] Where did the idea for <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Entrepreneurial-Progress-Momentum-Launching/dp/0197669824" target="_blank">The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress</a></em> come from</li><li>[17:38] Shoutout, Dana!</li><li>[18:22] What&#8217;s something many new entrepreneurs struggle with</li><li>[19:33] Super App!</li><li>[20:48] How do you keep things simple as an entrepreneur aka S.I.M.P.L.E</li><li>[23:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KISS_principle" target="_blank">K.I.S.S.</a> </li><li>[23:25] What&#8217;s another principle of entrepreneurial progress</li><li>[24:46] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20230417-hustle-culture-is-this-the-end-of-rise-and-grind" target="_blank">Hustle Culture</a></li><li>[25:12] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.npr.org/series/490248027/how-i-built-this" target="_blank">How I Built This</a></em></li><li>[26:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/excel" target="_blank">Excel</a></li><li>[26:36] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="Sara Blakely" target="_blank">Spanx: Sara Blakely</a></li><li>[26:50] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.neimanmarcus.com/" target="_blank">Neiman Marcus</a></li><li>[28:13] Is urgency innate or does it have to be learned</li><li>[29:33] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Liftoff-Desperate-Early-Launched-SpaceX/dp/0062979973" target="_blank">Liftoff</a></em> by Eric Berger</li><li>[31:19] How do you grow your business</li><li>[33:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/prototyping" target="_blank">Prototype</a></li><li>[33:59] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Greg</li></ul><ul><li>[34:00] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>[34:02] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement &#8217;23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/PM23/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/PM23</a></li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-Principles-of-Entrepreneurial-Progress-1.jpg" alt="Get The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress by Greg Fisher on Amazon" class="wp-image-10170" width="295" height="443" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-Principles-of-Entrepreneurial-Progress-1.jpg 667w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-Principles-of-Entrepreneurial-Progress-1-267x400.jpg 267w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-Principles-of-Entrepreneurial-Progress-1-500x750.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-Principles-of-Entrepreneurial-Progress-1-267x400@2x.jpg 534w" sizes="(max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px" /><figcaption>Get <em>The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress</em> by Greg Fisher on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Entrepreneurial-Progress-Momentum-Launching/dp/0197669824" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a></figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[34:20] Why should you consider cycling</li><li>[34:42] How do undergrad students compare to graduate students</li><li>[35:23] How do you teach students online</li><li>[36:10] What does Greg miss about Johannesburg, South Africa</li><li>[36:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrikaans" target="_blank">Afrikaans</a></li><li>[37:20] What was the moment Greg first felt truly at home in Bloomington</li><li>[39:03] Shoutout, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mapquest.com/us/indiana/n-fee-ln-480196375" target="_blank">N Fee Ln</a></li><li>[39:25] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://uplandbeer.com/locations/bloomington/" target="_blank">Upland Brewing Co</a></li><li>[40:25] <a href="https://uplandbeer.com/featured/three-lil-pigs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Three Lil&#8217; Pigs</a>, <a href="https://uplandbeer.com/beers/hoosier-gameday-lager/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hoosier Gameday Lager</a></li><li>[40:42] <a href="https://iuhoosiers.com/sports/football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indiana Football</a></li><li>[41:19] Connect with Greg on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcfisher/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and check out his book on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Entrepreneurial-Progress-Momentum-Launching/dp/0197669824" target="_blank">Amazon</a></li></ul><ul><li>[42:53] What are Greg&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li></ul><ul><li>[43:25] Follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify</li></ul><ul><li>[43:34] The <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast is on YouTube! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Subscribe @MaxBranstetter</a> to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Greg</li></ul><ul><li>[43:38] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast<em> </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">Goodpods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[43:41] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">X</a>), and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.threads.net/@maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Threads</a> @MaxBranstetter and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbusinessgrowth" target="_blank">TikTok</a> @WildBusinessGrowth</li></ul><ul><li>[43:43] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;&#111;&#100;&#99;&#97;&#115;t&#105;&#110;&#103;&#46;c&#111;m">&#109;ax&#64;&#109;&#97;x&#112;o&#100;&#99;a&#115;&#116;&#105;n&#103;.com</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>[43:48] Sign up for the <em>Podcasting to the Max</em> newsletter at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter</a> and receive <em>How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity</em>. It&#8217;s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship &#8211; and terrible puns</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; &#8220;Jungle Tribe&#8221; &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the <em>Wild Business Growth </em>podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business &#8211; and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy&#8217;s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;ax&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;odc&#97;stin&#103;.c&#111;&#109;">max&#64;&#109;&#97;x&#112;&#111;d&#99;&#97;s&#116;i&#110;g&#46;&#99;o&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Greg Fisher on the <em>Wild Business Growth</em> podcast.<em> </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Business Growth</em></a> podcast and tell a friend about it. And read <em>The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress</em> with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <strong><em>Bring on the Bongos!!</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Jason Whitney &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #154: Dream Crusher, Executive Director of IU Angel Network</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Max Branstetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:07:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jason Whitney, the VP of Venture Development for IU Ventures and Executive Director of IU Angel Network, joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share his journey from running several local businesses and a pizza shop to connecting Indiana University alumni entrepreneurs and angel investors.]]></description>
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<p class="has-drop-cap">Have you thought about giving back to your university one day? What if there was a place where you could give back &#8211; financially and knowledge-wise &#8211; <em>specifically</em> to young startup founders and entrepreneurs who are fellow alumni of your alma mater? That&#8217;s the pride and joy of this week&#8217;s <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em> guest, Jason Whitney. Jason is the VP of Venture Development for IU Ventures and Executive Director of IU Angel Network. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3dpbGRidXNpbmVzc2dyb3d0aHBvZGNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary"><strong>Episode 154: Jason Whitney – Dream Crusher, Executive Director of IU Angel Network</strong></h2>



<p>Jason Whitney, the VP of Venture Development for IU Ventures and Executive Director of IU Angel Network, joins the show to share his journey from running several local businesses and a pizza shop to connecting Indiana University alumni entrepreneurs and angel investors. Hear how to attract angel investors, speed up your sales cycle, manage thousands of relationships, the imaginary skill Jason is exceptional at, and the surprising thing about Mark Cuban. This episode covers everything from managing a pizza shop to waking up at 5am every day. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>What&#8217;s Jason&#8217;s story from the screen printing world</li><li>How does he find these founders</li><li>What does it feel like to finally delegate tasks to your team</li><li>The Traditional 5-to-9</li><li>What&#8217;s a story of an IU founder who benefitted from IU Ventures</li><li>Wow on Wacker</li><li>What has Jason learned about being an entrepreneur through his roles</li><li>How do you bounce back from a very low GPA</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Jason at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://iuventures.com/" target="_blank">IUVentures.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-whitney-86375a3" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro</strong> <strong>&amp; Entrepreneurship</strong><ul><li>[0:31] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#104;&#105;p&#112;&#111;&#100;ir&#101;&#99;&#116;&#46;&#99;o&#109;" target="_blank">max&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;po&#100;ca&#115;&#116;i&#110;g.co&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:40] Connect with Jason at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://iuventures.com/" target="_blank">IUVentures.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-whitney-86375a3" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[2:11] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://iuventures.com/investors/" target="_blank">IU Angel Network</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://iuventures.com/" target="_blank">IU Ventures</a></li><li>[2:30] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em></li><li>[2:34] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.indiana.edu/" target="_blank">Indiana University</a> (IU)</li><li>[2:58] Shoutout <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-demarco-413a2737" target="_blank">Lou DeMarco</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.ablscreenprinting.com/" target="_blank">ABL Screen Printing</a></li><li>[3:05] What&#8217;s Jason&#8217;s story from the screen printing world</li><li>[3:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://finance.yahoo.com/" target="_blank">Finance</a></li><li>[3:37] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.shipbob.com/blog/packing-slip/#:~:text=A%20packing%20slip%20is%20a,to%20accurately%20complete%20an%20order." target="_blank">Packing Slip</a></li><li>[4:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon,_Indiana" target="_blank">Lebanon, IN</a></li><li>[4:44] Does Jason start businesses to solve problems frequently</li><li>[5:03] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/capital.asp#:~:text=The%20capital%20of%20a%20business,brokerages%20and%20other%20financial%20institutions." target="_blank">Capital</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/income.asp" target="_blank">Income</a></li><li>[5:27] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/joes-pizza-richmond-2" target="_blank">Joe&#8217;s Pizza</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.richmondindiana.gov/" target="_blank">Richmond, IN</a></li><li>[5:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://entourage.fandom.com/wiki/Eric_Murphy" target="_blank">E aka &#8220;Pizza Boy&#8221;</a> from <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hbo.com/entourage" target="_blank">Entourage</a></em></li><li>[5:47] What did Jason learn from running a pizza shop</li><li>[6:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/symptoms-causes/syc-20353054#:~:text=Shingles%20is%20a%20viral%20infection,same%20virus%20that%20causes%20chickenpox." target="_blank">Shingles</a></li><li>[7:19] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.creditkarma.com/credit-cards" target="_blank">Credit Card</a></li><li>[8:32] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting</a></li><li>[8:58] What does it feel like to finally delegate tasks to your team</li></ul></li><li><strong>IU Ventures &amp; IU Angel Network</strong><ul><li>[11:07] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.visitbloomington.com/" target="_blank">Bloomington, IN</a></li><li>[11:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://admissions.indiana.edu/" target="_blank">Undergrad at IU</a></li><li>[12:24] What is IU Ventures</li><li>[11:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/exemption-requirements-501c3-organizations#:~:text=To%20be%20tax%2Dexempt%20under,any%20private%20shareholder%20or%20individual." target="_blank">501(c)(3)</a></li><li>[11:43] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wipo.int/patents/en/#:~:text=In%20principle%2C%20the%20patent%20owner,without%20the%20patent%20owner's%20consent." target="_blank">Patent Protection</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://techcrunch.com/startups/" target="_blank">Startup</a></li><li>[12:17] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://alumni.iu.edu/" target="_blank">IU Alumni</a></li><li>[12:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hbr.org/2016/05/learn-to-love-networking" target="_blank">Networking</a></li><li>[13:16] What pulled Jason back to IU in the first place</li><li>[13:43] &#8220;The Dream Crusher&#8221; (ooooooooh)</li><li>[14:43] How does Jason find these founders</li><li>[15:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://masschallenge.org/article/accelerators-vs-incubators#:~:text=Accelerators%20are%20intense%20and%20fast,months%20of%20mentorship%20and%20growth." target="_blank">Accelerators</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://masschallenge.org/article/accelerators-vs-incubators#:~:text=Accelerators%20are%20intense%20and%20fast,months%20of%20mentorship%20and%20growth." target="_blank">Incubators</a></li><li>[15:09] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-whitney-86375a3" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[15:28] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hippodirect.com/" target="_blank">Email</a></li><li>[15:54] Max Brickman on Episode #145 of the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/max-brickman/" target="_blank"><em>Wild Bus</em>iness <em>Growth Podcast</em></a></li><li>[16:05] Max B Ventures</li><li>[16:18] What&#8217;s a story of an IU founder who benefitted from IU Ventures</li><li>[16:29] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.columbus.in.gov/" target="_blank">Columbus, IN</a></li><li>[17:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.techstars.com/" target="_blank">Techstars</a></li><li>[18:33] <a href="https://www.smartkarrot.com/resources/blog/consumer-vs-customer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Customer</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/sheets/about/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spreadsheet</a>, <a href="https://www.qualtrics.com/experience-management/customer/customer-lifetime-value/#:~:text=Customer%20lifetime%20value%20is%20the,great%20way%20to%20drive%20growth." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Customer Lifetime Value</a> (CLT)</li><li>[19:13] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/story/where-does-the-concept-of-a-grim-reaper-come-from" target="_blank">Grim Reaper</a></li><li>[19:27] What is Jason&#8217;s favorite part about what he does</li><li>[19:51] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://iuventures.com/investors/" target="_blank">Angel Investors</a></li><li>[21:17] What is the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://iuventures.com/portfolio/" target="_blank">IU Angel Network</a></li><li>[21:25] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://iuventures.com/donors/" target="_blank">IU Philanthropic Venture Fund</a></li><li>[22:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/lossleader.asp" target="_blank">Loss Leader</a></li><li>[22:34] How do IU angel investor alums react to finding out they can donate this way</li><li>[23:01] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mentoring.org/take-action/become-a-mentor/" target="_blank">Mentor</a></li><li>[23:23] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/privateequity.asp#:~:text=Private%20equity%20is%20an%20alternative,the%20delisting%20of%20public%20equity." target="_blank">Private Equity</a> (PE)</li><li>[23:55] Indefinitelydefininite</li><li>[24:16] What has Jason learned about being an <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/entrepreneur.asp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">entrepreneur</a> through his roles</li><li>[24:54] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.lucidchart.com/blog/sales-cycle-stages#:~:text=A%20sales%20cycle%20is%20a,will%20follow%20the%20same%20path." target="_blank">Sales Cycle</a></li><li>[25:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.salesforce.com/" target="_blank">Sales</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/revenue.asp" target="_blank">Revenue</a></li><li>[25:20] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.xactlycorp.com/blog/sales-turnover-statistics" target="_blank">Attrition in the Sales Team</a></li><li>[25:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hippodirect.com/college-administrators-faculty-lists" target="_blank">Higher Education</a> (Higher Ed)</li><li>[26:23] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/what-is-a-sales-job" target="_blank">Sales Job</a></li><li>[26:47] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/PublicSpeaking.htm" target="_blank">Public Speaking</a></li><li>[26:58] <a href="https://kelley.iu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kelley School of Business</a> (KSB)</li><li>[27:01] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.nextiva.com/blog/what-is-business-communication.html#:~:text=Business%20communication%20is%20the%20process,organizational%20practices%20and%20reduce%20errors." target="_blank">Business Communications</a></li><li>[27:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://kelley.iu.edu/" target="_blank">Final Sales Presentation</a></li><li>[27:41] WHOOPS</li><li>[27:50] How do you attract angel investors</li><li>[28:20] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://alumni.iu.edu/" target="_blank">Indiana University Alumni Association</a></li><li>[28:36] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.merchantmaverick.com/pitch-competitions/" target="_blank">Pitch Competitions</a></li><li>[29:21] Plethora. Scream real loud!</li></ul><ul><li>[29:35] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;&#111;dc&#97;&#115;&#116;&#105;&#110;&#103;.&#99;o&#109;">m&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;a&#120;&#112;&#111;dca&#115;t&#105;n&#103;.&#99;&#111;&#109;</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul></li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="976" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-1024x976.jpg" alt="Jason Whitney - Wild Business Growth Podcast #154: Dream Crusher, Executive Director of IU Angel Network" class="wp-image-4646" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-1024x976.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-400x381.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-768x732.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-500x477.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-400x381@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-1280x1221.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-1920x1831.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-768x732@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-1024x976@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-500x477@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-800x763@2x.jpg 1600w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullSizeR-1-1280x1221@2x.jpg 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Just talking about The Wat Shot for 50 minutes</figcaption></figure>



<ul><li><strong>Inspiration &amp; Creativity: People, Hobbies, and Resources</strong><ul><li>[31:14] How does Jason manage so many different relationships while still getting some sleep</li><li>[32:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.zoho.com/books/guides/basics-of-business-budgets.html#:~:text=A%20business%20budget%20is%20a,for%20setting%20up%20financial%20goals." target="_blank">Budget</a></li><li>[32:25] I studied abroad in London (another one of my favorite sentences)</li><li>[32:37] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.post-it.com/3M/en_US/post-it/" target="_blank">Post-it Note</a></li><li>[33:01] How does Jason plan his attack for the week</li><li>[33:42] Holy cow!</li><li>[33:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://calendar.google.com/" target="_blank">Calendar</a></li><li>[34:07] The Traditional 5-to-9</li><li>[34:14] How does Jason wake up at 5am every day</li><li>[34:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206906" target="_blank">Text Messages</a></li><li>[35:08] What can you do to be and stay creative</li><li>[35:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.pokemon.com/us/" target="_blank">Pokémon</a>, <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/" target="_blank">Minecraft</a></em></li><li>[35:53] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xbbrLBX0rk" target="_blank">IU Sporting Events</a></li><li>[35:54] Jason on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/en/" target="_blank">TikTok</a> (kidding)</li><li>[36:12] What are his favorites sites to stay in the know</li><li>[36:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://nvca.org/" target="_blank">National Venture Capital Association</a> (NVCA), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.angelcapitalassociation.org/" target="_blank">Angel Capital Association</a> (ACA)</li><li>[36:40] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://techcrunch.com/" target="_blank">TechCrunch</a></em></li><li>[37:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-trainer-club/login" target="_blank">Pokémon Trainer</a></li><li>[37:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://pokemongolive.com/en/" target="_blank">Pokémon GO</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>Wild Business Shoutout of the Week</strong><ul><li>[38:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://simplicable.com/new/creative-marketing#:~:text=Creative%20marketing%20is%20the%20process,products%20in%20an%20inspiring%20experience." target="_blank">Creative Marketing</a></li></ul><ul><li>[38:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wacker_Drive" target="_blank">Wacker Drive</a></li><li>[38:27] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wacker_Drive" target="_blank">Lower Wacker</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.houseofblues.com/chicago" target="_blank">House of Blues</a>, Corn Cob Parking Garage aka <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.apartments.com/marina-city-chicago-il/tzwsr68/" target="_blank">Marina City</a></li><li>[38:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagobusiness.com%2Farticle%2F20070103%2FNEWS01%2F200023354%2Fdangling-car-part-of-allstate-campaign&amp;psig=AOvVaw01l3sJRJBCTx6UiP2oM8ua&amp;ust=1627563092225000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CAwQjhxqFwoTCNjTxJPnhfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD" target="_blank">Allstate Insurance Ad</a></li><li>[39:19] Shoutout Dad!</li><li>[39:25] Found the album cover: <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankee_Hotel_Foxtrot" target="_blank">Yankee Hotel Foxtrot</a></em> by Wilco</li><li>[39:46] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://searchcustomerexperience.techtarget.com/definition/buzz-marketing" target="_blank">Buzz Marketing</a></li><li>[39:55] What is the magic behind the Allstate ad</li><li>[40:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://adage.com/" target="_blank">Advertising</a> (Ad)</li><li>[40:28] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.appcues.com/blog/aha-moment-guide" target="_blank">Aha Moment</a></li><li>[40:35] Unspeakenableoken</li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IU-Ventures-IU-Angel-Network-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4649" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IU-Ventures-IU-Angel-Network-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IU-Ventures-IU-Angel-Network-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-200x200@2x.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IU-Ventures-IU-Angel-Network-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-200x200.jpg 200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IU-Ventures-IU-Angel-Network-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents</strong><ul><li>[41:02] What is a quirk about Jason</li><li>[41:45] Does he microwave his ice cream</li><li>[41:57] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Podcast</a></li><li>[42:11] Bazinga</li><li>[42:18] What is Jason&#8217;s biggest pet peeve</li><li>[42:41] What is a weird talent he has</li></ul></li><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[43:28] What&#8217;s the longest fake field goal Jason has made</li><li>[43:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.usaswimming.org/docs/default-source/clinics/online-clinic-series/training-and-technique/2-20-13-russell-mark---backstroke-technique.pdf?sfvrsn=4" target="_blank">Backstroke</a></li><li>[43:49] Couldn&#8217;t resist coming <em>back</em> to that joke</li><li>[43:54] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.enjoy-swimming.com/freestyle-stroke.html" target="_blank">Freestyle</a></li><li>[44:01] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://examples.yourdictionary.com/non-sequitur-examples.html" target="_blank">Non sequitur</a></li><li>[44:12] How do you bounce back from a very low <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gpacalculator.net/college-gpa-calculator/" target="_blank">GPA</a> (Grade Point Average)</li><li>[45:21] What is something surprising about <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://markcubancompanies.com/" target="_blank">Mark Cuban</a></li><li>[46:14] Dunkin&#8217; CEO (Chief Executive Officer) <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://news.dunkindonuts.com/about/leadership/david-hoffmann" target="_blank">David Hoffman</a></li><li>[46:23] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.salesforce.com/products/marketing-cloud/email-marketing/" target="_blank">ExactTarget</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.salesforce.com/" target="_blank">Salesforce</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-dorsey-096b393" target="_blank">Scott Dorsey</a></li><li>[46:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salesforce_Tower_(Indianapolis)" target="_blank">Salesforce Indiana Office</a></li><li>[47:01] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://builtin.com/recruiting" target="_blank">Recruiting</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ama.org/the-definition-of-marketing-what-is-marketing/" target="_blank">Marketing</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.growthmarketingpro.com/marketing-agencies/" target="_blank">Agency</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.visitindy.com/" target="_blank">Indy</a> (Indianapolis)</li><li>[47:21] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/dry-cleaners-industry/" target="_blank">Dry Cleaning Industry</a></li><li>[47:35] <a href="https://www.indianauniversitystore.com/mens-adidas-crimson-indiana-hoosiers-candy-stripe-pants/p-36736170820746+z-9878-3265746094" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Candy Stripe Pants</a></li><li>[47:45] Connect with Jason at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://iuventures.com/" target="_blank">IUVentures.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-whitney-86375a3" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> </li></ul><ul><li>[48:08] What are Jason&#8217;s Final Thoughts</li><li>[48:59] Follow the <em style="color: var(--color); font-family: var(--fontFamily); font-size: var(--fontSize); font-weight: var(--fontWeight); letter-spacing: var(--letterSpacing); text-transform: var(--textTransform);"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em><span style="color: var(--color); font-family: var(--fontFamily); font-size: var(--fontSize); font-style: var(--fontStyle, inherit); font-weight: var(--fontWeight); letter-spacing: var(--letterSpacing); text-transform: var(--textTransform);"> and tell a friend about the podcast</span></li></ul><ul><li>[49:10] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast </em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">GoodPods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[49:14] Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> at @MaxBranstetter</li><li>[49:18] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:m&#97;x&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;&#112;od&#99;&#97;&#115;&#116;&#105;ng&#46;com">&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;x&#112;&#111;&#100;ca&#115;&#116;i&#110;&#103;&#46;&#99;&#111;m</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; Jungle Tribe &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em>?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, and more wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:max&#64;&#109;axpo&#100;&#99;a&#115;&#116;i&#110;&#103;.&#99;om">ma&#120;&#64;m&#97;xpo&#100;&#99;&#97;s&#116;&#105;ng&#46;c&#111;m</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Jason Whitney on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast. </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em> and tell a friend about it. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <em><strong>Bring on the Bongos!!</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Max Brickman &#8211; Wild Business Growth Podcast #145: Midwest Machine, Managing Director of Heartland Ventures</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 09:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Max Brickman, the Serial Entrepreneur and Managing Director of Heartland Ventures, joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share his journey from starting landscaping, real estate, and education businesses in high school and college to bridging the gap between Silicon Valley and the Midwest.]]></description>
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<p class="has-drop-cap">Silicon Valley and the Midwest. Pretty much the same exact places, right? Not so fast, my friend. But there&#8217;s a lot of good that can come about when businesses from each of these locations partner with each other. That&#8217;s the passion of this week&#8217;s <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth&nbsp;Podcast</a></em> guest, Max Brickman. Yes, Max B! Max is a Serial Entrepreneur and the Managing Director of Heartland Ventures. Listen to the episode on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-business-growth-podcast/id1422144338?mt=2" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6mSUsqYobBljhKIuK9sKJV" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3dpbGRidXNpbmVzc2dyb3d0aHBvZGNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;and your other favorite <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">podcast platforms</a>.</p>



<ul><li><a href="#episode-summary">Episode Summary &amp; Player</a></li><li><a href="#show-notes">Show Notes</a></li><li><a href="#podcast-summary"><em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> Summary</a></li></ul>



<h2 id="episode-summary"><strong>Episode 145: Max Brickman – Midwest Machine, Managing Director of Heartland Ventures</strong></h2>



<p>Max Brickman, the Serial Entrepreneur and Managing Director of Heartland Ventures, joins the show to share his journey from starting landscaping, real estate, and education businesses in high school and college to bridging the gap between Silicon Valley and the Midwest. Hear how to license your product, pick companies to partner with, navigate your responsibilities as an entrepreneur and VC, ride your bike faster, and one very corny billboard. This episode covers everything from an anti-cheating device to Korean food. Here&#8217;s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:</p>



<ul><li>How do you run multiple businesses while going to school</li><li>Where did the idea for CleanSlate come from</li><li>Is Max able to sleep at night knowing students hate his guts</li><li>What gave him the VC bug</li><li>How does he pick the companies in his portfolio</li><li>How to you stay diligent about your responsibilities for the day</li><li>Mulch for the Pulitzer!</li><li>What was Max&#8217;s favorite part about studying abroad in Barcelona</li></ul>



<p>Connect with Max at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.heartlandvc.com/" target="_blank">HeartlandVC.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxbrickman" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>



<p>Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.</p>



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<h2 id="show-notes"><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2>



<ul><li><strong>Intro</strong> <strong>&amp; Starting Businesses at a Young Age</strong><ul><li>[0:30] Email me at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:max&#64;&#104;ip&#112;&#111;&#100;&#105;&#114;e&#99;t&#46;com" target="_blank">&#109;a&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;xpo&#100;&#99;as&#116;i&#110;&#103;.c&#111;&#109;</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul><ul><li>[0:41] Connect with Max at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.heartlandvc.com/" target="_blank">HeartlandVC.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxbrickman" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>[2:02] Max B &amp; Max B!</li><li>[2:43] What is the biggest lesson Max learned starting businesses as a teenager</li><li>[2:49] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.usatodaynetwork.com/future50/max-brickman/" target="_blank">Peloton Investors</a></li><li>[4:47] <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Hawk%27s_Pro_Skater_(video_game)" target="_blank">Tony Hawk&#8217;s Pro Skater</a> </em>(THPS)<em>,</em> <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.callofduty.com/home" target="_blank">Call of Duty</a> </em>(COD)</li><li>[3:57] How did Max learn the skills to start a business as a teenager</li><li>[5:00] How did neighbors react to him starting a business at that age</li><li>[5:46] What were his friends&#8217; reaction to him starting a business</li><li>[6:28] How did he learn enough about really <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.zillow.com/" target="_blank">real estate</a> to start a business</li><li>[7:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/down_payment.asp#:~:text=A%20down%20payment%20is%20a,through%20because%20of%20the%20purchaser." target="_blank">Down Payment</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.fortunebuilders.com/real-estate-financing/" target="_blank">Financing</a></li><li>[7:31] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.creditkarma.com/" target="_blank">Credit</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.quickenloans.com/home-buying/investment-property-loan" target="_blank">Loan</a></li><li>[7:49] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://smallbusiness.chron.com/difference-between-income-expense-26088.html#:~:text=The%20difference%20between%20income%20and,business%20is%20making%20a%20profit." target="_blank">Income</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://smallbusiness.chron.com/difference-between-income-expense-26088.html#:~:text=The%20difference%20between%20income%20and,business%20is%20making%20a%20profit." target="_blank">Expenses</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.realtor.com/rentals" target="_blank">Rent</a></li><li>[8:04] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.move.org/utility-bills-101/" target="_blank">Utilities</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://smartasset.com/taxes/property-taxes" target="_blank">Property Taxes</a></li><li>[8:47] How do you run multiple businesses while going to school</li><li>[9:07] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.internships.com/employer/resources/setup/12steps" target="_blank">Internship Program</a></li><li>[9:18] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-an-employer-1918113" target="_blank">Employer</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>The Heartland Ventures Story &amp; CleanSlate</strong><ul><li>[9:39] Nice one, Max</li><li>[9:52] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://kelley.iu.edu/" target="_blank">Kelley School of Business</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/entrepreneur.asp" target="_blank">Entrepreneurship</a></li><li>[10:04] Shoutout <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-fitzsimmons-25a05943" target="_blank">Joey Fitzsimmons</a>!</li><li>[10:15] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.scantron.com/" target="_blank">Scantron</a></li><li>[10:38] Where did the idea for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://diversepodium.com/article/65440/" target="_blank">CleanSlate</a> come from</li><li>[10:48] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/indiana-university-cameras-cheating_n_2006715" target="_blank">Cheating Prevention Cameras</a></li><li>[11:12] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/privacy-screen-filters/N=5+1462035/" target="_blank">Privacy Filters</a></li><li>[11:34] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://breakingbad.fandom.com/wiki/Walter_White" target="_blank">Walter White</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.fbi.gov/" target="_blank">FBI</a> (Federal Bureau of Investigation)</li><li>[12:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/letterofintent.asp" target="_blank">LOI</a> (Letter of Intent)</li></ul><ul><li>[13:08] The World of Inventions</li><li>[13:45] When did Max realize he could turn CleanSlate into a reality</li><li>[14:09] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/other/products-and-services/#:~:text=A%20product%20is%20a%20tangible,of%20one%20or%20more%20individuals." target="_blank">Product</a></li><li>[14:55] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Scanner/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=172584" target="_blank">Scanner</a></li><li>[15:28] Is Max able to sleep at night knowing students hate his guts</li><li>[15:44] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://elearningindustry.com/15-benefits-of-computer-based-testing" target="_blank">Computer-Based Testing</a></li><li>[16:21] Did Max plan to go with <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/encyclopedia/licensing#:~:text=Definition%3A%20A%20business%20arrangement%20in,other%20intellectual%20property%20to%20others." target="_blank">licensing</a> as an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/exitstrategy.asp" target="_blank">exit strategy</a></li><li>[16:32] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/sales-cycle" target="_blank">Sales Cycle</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/pilot-batch#:~:text=Pilot%20Batch%20means%20a%20batch%20of%20Product%20Manufactured%20during%20the,and%20made%20available%20in%20containers" target="_blank">Pilot</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/procurement.asp" target="_blank">Procurement</a></li><li>[16:47] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://theoffice.fandom.com/wiki/Dunder_Mifflin_Paper_Company" target="_blank">Dunder Mifflin</a></li><li>[17:07] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.oberlo.com/ecommerce-wiki/supplier" target="_blank">Supplier</a></li><li>[17:16] What is a key tip for licensing</li><li>[17:22] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.shipbob.com/blog/high-demand-products/" target="_blank">Demand</a></li><li>[18:11] These jokes write themselves</li><li>[18:22] What gave Max the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.heartlandvc.com/" target="_blank">VC bug</a> (Venture Capital)</li><li>[18:39] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://southbendin.gov/" target="_blank">South Bend, IN</a></li><li>[18:43] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://graduateschool.nd.edu/" target="_blank">Grad School</a> (Graduate School)</li><li>[18:47] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/logistics.asp" target="_blank">Logistics</a></li><li>[19:05] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://elkhartindiana.org/" target="_blank">Elkhart, IN</a></li><li>[19:23] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.indiana.edu/" target="_blank">Indiana University</a> (IU)</li><li>[19:34] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.theverge.com/tech" target="_blank">Technology</a> (Tech)</li><li>[19:45] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/the-worlds-21-biggest-family-owned-businesses-2015-7" target="_blank">Family Business</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/automation/whats-business-automation#:~:text=Business%20automation%20is%20the%20alignment,to%20meet%20changing%20market%20demands.&amp;text=This%20was%20largely%20achieved%20through,they%20are%20no%20longer%20enough." target="_blank">Automation</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.britannica.com/technology/robotics#:~:text=Robotics%2C%20design%2C%20construction%2C%20and,in%20environments%20hazardous%20to%20humans." target="_blank">Robotics</a></li><li>[20:56] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/startup.asp" target="_blank">Startup</a></li><li>[21:13] Are there common themes when matchmaking coastal startups and Midwest companies</li><li>[21:20] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://a16z.com/2017/02/18/12-things-about-product-market-fit/" target="_blank">Product-Market Fit</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/returnoninvestment.asp#:~:text=Return%20on%20investment%20(ROI)%20is,relative%20to%20the%20investment's%20cost." target="_blank">ROI</a> (Return on Investment)</li><li>[22:14] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.heartlandvc.com/" target="_blank">Investment Model</a></li><li>[22:27] How does Max pick the companies in his <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.heartlandvc.com/our-portfolio/" target="_blank">portfolio</a></li><li>[22:41] Time travel?!</li><li>[23:35] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.lyft.com/" target="_blank">Lyft</a></li><li>[24:08] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.visitcalifornia.com/places-to-visit/silicon-valley/" target="_blank">Silicon Valley</a></li><li>[24:18] How does Max split his time between being a VC and being an entrepreneur</li><li>[24:56] <a href="https://www.heartlandvc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heartland Ventures Fund II</a></li></ul><ul><li>[25:18] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;&#97;&#120;&#112;&#111;&#100;&#99;&#97;s&#116;&#105;ng.&#99;&#111;&#109;">max&#64;ma&#120;pod&#99;&#97;stin&#103;.c&#111;&#109;</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li></ul></li></ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="797" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5481-1024x797.jpg" alt="Max Brickman - Wild Business Growth Podcast #145: Midwest Machine, Managing Director of Heartland Ventures" class="wp-image-4406" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5481-1024x797.jpg 1024w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5481-400x311.jpg 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5481-768x598.jpg 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5481-500x389.jpg 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5481-400x311@2x.jpg 800w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5481-1280x996.jpg 1280w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5481-1920x1494.jpg 1920w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5481-768x598@2x.jpg 1536w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5481-1024x797@2x.jpg 2048w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5481-500x389@2x.jpg 1000w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5481-800x623@2x.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Max B &amp; Max B</figcaption></figure>



<ul><li><strong>Inspiration &amp; Creativity: People, Hobbies, and Resources</strong><ul><li>[26:13] How to you stay diligent about your responsibilities for the day</li><li>[26:26] Lists on Lists on Lists</li><li>[27:42] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/" target="_blank">MaxPodcasting</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Clients</a></li><li>[28:02] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/excel" target="_blank">Spreadsheets</a></li><li>[28:12] How do you be and stay creative</li><li>[28:26] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://thebestschools.org/rankings/best-culinary-schools/" target="_blank">Culinary School</a></li><li>[28:54] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Podcast</a></li><li>[29:04] What is Max&#8217;s favorite meal to cook</li><li>[29:46] What are his favorite resources</li><li>[29:55] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://pitchbook.com/" target="_blank">PitchBook</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.crunchbase.com/" target="_blank">Crunchbase</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://venturebeat.com/" target="_blank">VentureBeat</a></li><li>[30:29] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.google.com/" target="_blank">Google</a></li></ul></li><li><strong>Wild Business Shoutout of the Week</strong><ul><li>[30:45] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://simplicable.com/new/creative-marketing#:~:text=Creative%20marketing%20is%20the%20process,products%20in%20an%20inspiring%20experience." target="_blank">Creative Marketing</a></li><li>[30:52] What is the corny billboard Max saw</li><li>[31:00] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://smallbusiness.chron.com/create-gimmick-people-interested-33654.html" target="_blank">Gimmicky Marketing</a></li><li>[31:13] The Cheep Bark Billboard</li><li>[31:51] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://brandience.com/2018/02/what-is-an-established-brand-2/" target="_blank">Established Brand</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.coca-colacompany.com/home" target="_blank">Coca-Cola</a></li><li>[32:24] Mulch for the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.pulitzer.org/" target="_blank">Pulitzer</a>!</li></ul></li></ul>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Heartland-Ventures-Max-Brickman-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-145-Midwest-Machine-Managing-Director-of-Heartland-Ventures.png" alt="Heartland Ventures Max Brickman Wild Business Growth Podcast Max Branstetter" class="wp-image-4410" width="387" height="387" srcset="https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Heartland-Ventures-Max-Brickman-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-145-Midwest-Machine-Managing-Director-of-Heartland-Ventures.png 995w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Heartland-Ventures-Max-Brickman-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-145-Midwest-Machine-Managing-Director-of-Heartland-Ventures-200x200@2x.png 400w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Heartland-Ventures-Max-Brickman-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-145-Midwest-Machine-Managing-Director-of-Heartland-Ventures-200x200.png 200w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Heartland-Ventures-Max-Brickman-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-145-Midwest-Machine-Managing-Director-of-Heartland-Ventures-768x768.png 768w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Heartland-Ventures-Max-Brickman-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-145-Midwest-Machine-Managing-Director-of-Heartland-Ventures-500x500.png 500w, https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Heartland-Ventures-Max-Brickman-Wild-Business-Growth-Podcast-145-Midwest-Machine-Managing-Director-of-Heartland-Ventures-400x400@2x.png 800w" sizes="(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px" /><figcaption>Heartland Ventures</figcaption></figure></div>



<ul><li><strong>Rapid-Fire Q&amp;A</strong><ul><li>[32:45] What was Max&#8217;s favorite part about studying abroad in <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.barcelona.com/barcelona_city_guide" target="_blank">Barcelona</a></li><li>[33:15] What is a <a href="https://www.cyclingnews.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cycling</a> tip he can share</li><li>[33:24] <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_Armstrong" target="_blank">Lance Armstrong</a></li><li>[33:36] What is a Weird Talent Max has</li><li>[34:13] <a href="https://iusf.indiana.edu/little500/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Little 5</a> (Little 500)</li><li>[34:20] Wow, Max</li><li>[34:55] Connect with Max at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.heartlandvc.com/" target="_blank">HeartlandVC.com</a> and on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxbrickman" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><ul><li>[34:57] Email Max at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:&#109;&#98;ric&#107;ma&#110;&#64;&#72;&#101;&#97;rtlan&#100;&#86;&#67;&#46;&#99;&#111;m" target="_blank">m&#98;r&#105;ckman&#64;He&#97;&#114;&#116;lan&#100;VC&#46;&#99;o&#109;</a></li><li>[35:13] What are Max&#8217;s final thoughts</li><li>[35:17] <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2021/02/04/the-critical-role-of-workforce-training-in-the-labor-market-recovery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Workforce Training</a></li></ul><ul><li>[35:47]&nbsp;Follow the <em style="color: var(--color); font-family: var(--fontFamily); font-size: var(--fontSize); font-weight: var(--fontWeight); letter-spacing: var(--letterSpacing); text-transform: var(--textTransform);"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em><span style="color: var(--color); font-family: var(--fontFamily); font-size: var(--fontSize); font-style: var(--fontStyle, inherit); font-weight: var(--fontWeight); letter-spacing: var(--letterSpacing); text-transform: var(--textTransform);"> and tell a friend about the podcast</span></li><li>[35:50] Check out the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast&nbsp;</em>on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodpods.com/" target="_blank">GoodPods</a>, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to</li><li>[36:01]&nbsp;Connect with me on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxbranstetter/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/maxbranstetter" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-branstetter-74150a57/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> at @MaxBranstetter</li><li>[36:05]&nbsp; Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;x&#64;m&#97;x&#112;&#111;&#100;c&#97;s&#116;i&#110;&#103;.co&#109;">max&#64;&#109;a&#120;po&#100;c&#97;s&#116;&#105;ng.&#99;om</a> to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool</li><li>Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik &#8211; Jungle Tribe &#8211; provided by Jamendo</li></ul></li></ul>



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<h2 id="podcast-summary"><strong>What is the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em>?</strong></h2>



<p>Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast</em> to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, and more wild stories. Hosted by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/about/" target="_blank">Max Branstetter</a> (that&#8217;s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.</p>



<h2><strong>How do you start a podcast?</strong></h2>



<p>Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don&#8217;t want to deal with the time commitment? I’ve got you covered. Email me at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;&#109;ax&#112;&#111;d&#99;astin&#103;.co&#109;">&#109;&#97;&#120;&#64;m&#97;&#120;&#112;o&#100;cast&#105;ng&#46;&#99;om</a> to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.</p>



<p>Thanks for listening to Max Brickman on the <em>Wild Business Growth Podcast. </em>To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://maxpodcasting.com/wild-business-growth-podcast/" target="_blank">Wild Business Growth Podcast</a></em> and tell a friend about it. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild&#8230;and <em><strong>Bring on the Bongos!!</strong></em></p>
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