shark tank – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com Save time with your high-quality podcast Wed, 29 May 2024 22:36:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-MaxPodcasting_favicon_gold-32x32.png shark tank – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com 32 32 Dr. Juan Salinas – Wild Business Growth Podcast #289: Food Scientist Bodybuilder, Founder of P-nuff https://maxpodcasting.com/dr-juan-salinas/ Wed, 29 May 2024 10:36:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=8932 Keep training and getting better. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Dr. Juan Salinas. Juan is the Founder and CEO of P-nuff. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 289: Dr. Juan Salinas – Food Scientist Bodybuilder, Founder of P-nuff

Dr. Juan Salinas, the Founder and CEO of P-nuff, joins the show to share his journey from bodybuilder to creating the peanut protein puff and ripping off his shirt on Shark Tank. Hear what Mark Cuban is like in real life, how to find the right mix of ingredients, how to get distribution in major retailers, how sports and fitness help you as an entrepreneur, and the best food from Honduras. This episode covers everything from protein to extruders. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Where did the idea for P-nuff come from
  • How do you make healthy and tasty snacks
  • So corny
  • How do you focus more on the business
  • What is Juan’s workout routine
  • Let’s Max!
  • Was he on the Michael Phelps eating regimen
  • Roatán

Connect with Juan at Pnuff.com and on social media @PnuffCrunch.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

SquadShot Dr. Juan Salinas P-nuff
Juan!
Dr. Juan Salinas P-nuff Shark Tank
Juan after nailing this interview
Dr. Juan Salinas - Wild Business Growth Podcast #289: Food Scientist Bodybuilder, Founder of P-nuff

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Dr. Juan Salinas on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And hit the gym with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Mika’il Naqvi – Wild Business Growth Podcast #260: Teen Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Ornament Anchor https://maxpodcasting.com/mikail-naqvi/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:12:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7883 Ever wanted to start a business with your family? That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Mika’il Naqvi. Mika’il is the Co-Founder of Ornament Anchor. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 260: Mika’il Naqvi – Teen Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Ornament Anchor

Mika’il Naqvi, the Co-Founder of Ornament Anchor, joins the show to share his journey from class project to building a multimillion-dollar business and appearing twice on Shark Tank. Hear how to utilize early feedback from customers, get into major retailers, start a business with your family, run a seasonal business, and the ice cream flavor he can’t resist. This episode covers everything from being on TV to XXXTentacion. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Where does Mika’il’s family’s entrepreneurial spirit come from
  • What were the first steps they took to start the business
  • Where did the charity aspect of the business come from
  • What did Mika’il learn from Shark Tank
  • How did his friends at school react after his appearance
  • Tangents
  • What’s a weird talent Mika’il has
  • Creed

Connect with Mika’il on Amazon, OrnamentAnchor.com, and TikTok @OrnamentAnchor.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

  • Intro & Entrepreneurial Family
    • [2:32] Where does his family’s entrepreneurial spirit come from
    • [3:11] What kind of a furniture business did his family have
    • [3:29] When was the first time he heard of entrepreneurship
    • [4:15] What did Mika’il’s mom sell on Etsy
    • [4:39] Does his dad have an entrepreneurial side of him
    • [4:58] Hedge Fund
Mika'il Naqvi - Wild Business Growth Podcast #260: Teen Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Ornament Anchor
  • The Ornament Anchor Story
    • [5:42] Where did the idea for Ornament Anchor come from
    • [5:51] Invention Convention
    • [6:59] What did Mika’il do to convince his brother to start the business with him
    • [7:23] What were the first steps they took to start the business
    • [7:26] SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
    • [8:00] Patent Search
    • [9:08] Profit
    • [9:55] What was the early feedback from consumers
    • [11:14] Facebook Ads (Meta Ads)
    • [11:51] Where did the charity aspect of the business come from
    • [12:29] North Shore Animal League America
    • [13:02] How does it feel to give back
    • [13:26] Lowe’s
    • [13:42] How do you get into major retailers
    • [16:18] Target, PO (Purchase Order)
    • [24:18] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement ’23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at MaxPodcasting.com/PM23
  • Inspiration & Creativity
    • [25:16] How does Mika’il manage work-school-life balance
    • [28:58] Tangents
    • [29:08] How do you run a seasonal business
    • [29:30] Super Bowl
    • [30:07] Christmas in July, QVC (Quality Value Convenience)
    • [30:31] PR (Public Relations)
Mika'il Naqvi - Wild Business Growth Podcast #260: Teen Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Ornament Anchor
  • The Unusual
    • [32:14] What’s Mika’il’s biggest pet peeve
    • [33:28] What’s a weird talent he has
    • [34:07] Trade Shows
    • [34:28] What’s a quirk Mika’il has
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [39:27] What are Mika’il’s Final Thoughts
    • [40:15] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [40:25] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [40:29] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [40:33] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [40:37] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Mika'il Naqvi - Wild Business Growth Podcast #260: Teen Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Ornament Anchor

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Mika’il Naqvi on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Justin Baer – Wild Business Growth Podcast #259: Prolific Tailor, Founder of Collars & Co. https://maxpodcasting.com/justin-baer/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 01:24:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7855 It might take lots of good ideas to find one that really pops. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Justin Baer. Justin is the Founder and CEO of Collars & Co. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 259: Justin Baer – Prolific Tailor, Founder of Collars & Co.

Justin Baer, the Founder and CEO of Collars & Co., joins the show to share his journey from 50 business ideas to creating The Original Dress Collar Polo. Hear how to add styles to your line, drive revenue through email, go viral on TikTok, come up with business ideas, and raise entrepreneurial children. This episode covers everything from collars to coupons. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What other business ideas was Justin most excited about
  • How do you raise money for a cause
  • Where did the idea for Collars & Co. come from
  • What email formats and designs work best
  • Did Justin know the different types of collars when he started designing them
  • What’s the best lesson he learned from his parents
  • DC Food Tourism by Justin
  • What’s Mark Cuban like in person

Connect with Justin at CollarsAndCo.com and Instagram and TikTok @CollarsAndCoClothing.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Justin Baer - Wild Business Growth Podcast #259: Prolific Tailor, Founder of Collars & Co.
Look at that collar
Justin Baer - Wild Business Growth Podcast #259: Prolific Tailor, Founder of Collars & Co.
Look at those collars
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [42:15] What are Justin’s Final Thoughts
    • [42:31] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [42:47] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [42:49] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [42:51] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [42:56] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Justin Baer - Wild Business Growth Podcast #259: Prolific Tailor, Founder of Collars & Co.

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Justin Baer on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And try out some new shirts with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Dr. Rob Yonover – Wild Business Growth Podcast #250: Life-Saving Inventor, SeeRescue Streamer https://maxpodcasting.com/rob-yonover/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:29:16 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7583 Focusing on survival can be an incredible way to innovate. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Dr. Rob Yonover. Rob is the Serial Inventor and Founder of SeeRescue Streamer. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 250: Dr. Rob Yonover – Life-Saving Inventor, SeeRescue Streamer

Dr. Rob Yonover, the Serial Inventor and Founder of SeeRescue Streamer, joins the show to share his journey from 2 miles under the sea to creating life-saving inventions. Hear how to get over claustrophobia, innovate in survival mode, pitch your product to huge organizations, get better at surfing, and find business inspiration in nature. This episode covers everything from Costa Rican volcanoes to deep sea fishing. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What is it like going deep under the sea
  • How do you pitch your product to SpaceX
  • What has driven the growth of SeeRescue Streamer
  • Where do you get “aha” moments for business ideas
  • How did Rob get interested in studying volcanology
  • The Dark Side of the Moon
  • “The Tortoise and the Hare”
  • Mr. Miyagi

Connect with Rob at SeeRescueStreamer.com and on Amazon.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Dr. Rob Yonover - Wild Business Growth Podcast #250: Life-Saving Inventor, SeeRescue Streamer
Rob in “Volcano Mode”
Dr. Rob Yonover - Wild Business Growth Podcast #250: Life-Saving Inventor, SeeRescue Streamer
Rob in his happy place
Dr. Rob Yonover - Wild Business Growth Podcast #250: Life-Saving Inventor, SeeRescue Streamer

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Dr. Rob Yonover on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And go on an outdoor adventure with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Tripp and Lee Phillips – Wild Business Growth Podcast #249: Brick Binders, Inventors of Le-Glue https://maxpodcasting.com/tripp-lee-phillips/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:23:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7553 You never know what a class project can turn into. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guests, Tripp and Lee Phillips. Tripp and Lee are the Inventors of Le-Glue. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 249: Tripp and Lee Phillips – Brick Binders, Inventors of Le-Glue

Tripp and Lee Phillips, the son-father duo behind Le-Glue, join the show to share their story from class project to setting records on Shark Tank. Hear how to turn your idea into a real product, think of creative marketing strategies, prepare for the biggest pitch of your life, find production efficiencies, and Tripp’s favorite LEGO creation. This episode covers everything from Le-Glue Man to Mr. Wonderful. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What got Tripp interested in inventing
  • How important was it to get Le-Glue patented
  • Where did the idea for Le-Glue come from
  • What were the first steps in turning Le-Glue into a real product
  • How did Tripp get on Shark Tank
  • Who works on what with Le-Glue
  • Georgia Football
  • A LEGO Lamborghini

Connect with Tripp and Lee at Le-Glue.com and Instagram, X, and Facebook @LeGlue4You.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Tripp and Lee Phillips - Wild Business Growth Podcast #249: Brick Binders, Inventors of Le-Glue
Wonderful background
Tripp and Lee Phillips - Wild Business Growth Podcast #249: Brick Binders, Inventors of Le-Glue
Brick by brick
Tripp and Lee Phillips - Wild Business Growth Podcast #249: Brick Binders, Inventors of Le-Glue

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Tripp and Lee Phillips on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And be the Le-Glue guys of whatever team you’re on. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Pat Yates – Wild Business Growth Podcast #246: HappyFeet Slippers and Quiet Light https://maxpodcasting.com/pat-yates/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:09:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7449 Position your business to be sold. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Pat Yates. Pat is the President of HappyFeet Slippers and Advisor at Quiet Light. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 246: Pat Yates – HappyFeet Slippers and Quiet Light

Pat Yates, the President of HappyFeet Slippers and Advisor at Quiet Light, joins the show to share his journey from running coffee, mall kiosk, and slipper businesses to helping entrepreneurs sell their business. Hear how to position your business to be sold, go from entrepreneur to advisor, get better at time management, Pat’s partnership with Snooki, and how to pronounce Louisville. This episode covers everything from pedicures to ROAS. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What first sparked Pat’s interest in starting a business one day
  • How did he get into the slipper space
  • A hoppin’ pun!
  • How did Pat start working with so many licensing partners
  • You’re a catch, Pat!
  • How do you grow your business
  • What’s something surprising about mall kiosks
  • How has running a coffee business impacted Pat’s coffee consumption

Connect with Pat at BuyHappyFeet.com and QuietLight.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Pat Yates - Wild Business Growth Podcast #246: HappyFeet Slippers and Quiet Light
Pat’s a Happy guy
Pat Yates - Wild Business Growth Podcast #246: HappyFeet Slippers and Quiet Light
Rawr
  • The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents
    • [34:39] What’s Pat’s biggest pet peeve
    • [35:01] Sorry
    • [35:24] What’s a weird talent Pat has
    • [36:40] You’re a catch, Pat!
    • [36:58] What’s a quirk he has
    • [37:05] Chuck Mullins
    • [37:22] Shoutout, Speedy Dana!
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [41:24] What are Pat’s Final Thoughts
    • [42:35] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [42:53] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [42:56] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [42:59] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [43:04] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Pat Yates - Wild Business Growth Podcast #246: HappyFeet Slippers and Quiet Light

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Pat Yates on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. Then gift each other a pair of HappyFeet Slippers while you brainstorm how to sell your businesses. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Joe Altieri – Wild Business Growth Podcast #245: Mousetrap Builder, Founder of FlexScreen https://maxpodcasting.com/joe-altieri/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:19:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7420 At a certain point, you need to commit to your invention full-time. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Joe Altieri. Joe is the Founder and President of FlexScreen. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 245: Joe Altieri – Mousetrap Builder, Founder of FlexScreen

Joe Altieri, the Founder and President of FlexScreen, joins the show to share his journey from creating flexible window screen prototypes in his garage to turning it into a multimillion-dollar business. Hear how to survive the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, turn your invention into a business, gain your family’s support as a full-time entrepreneur, get yourself to ask for help, and make time for travel. This episode covers everything from grease to guitar. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Did Joe ever have any interest in actual mousetraps
  • What’s the best way to get grease off of you
  • How did FlexScreen get started in Joe’s garage
  • Did he try to incorporate steel because they’re from Pittsburgh
  • How did he make the FlexScreen flexible
  • Can you tell based on your sales when Shark Tank airs your episode
  • What’s Joe’s favorite thing to do outside of work
  • How do you stay together as high school sweethearts

Connect with Joe at FlexScreen.com and JoeAltieri.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

  • Intro & A Better Mousetrap
    • [2:34] What was his quest for a better mousetrap
    • [3:32] Did he ever have any interest in actual mousetraps
    • [3:48] What first got him excited in inventing something
    • [4:36] Entrepreneurship
    • [5:54] What kind of business did Joe and his wife’s parents and grandparents have
    • [6:54] Grease
    • [6:58] What’s the best way to get grease off of you
    • [7:04] GOJO
    • [7:32] Lava
    • [7:47] Shoutout Lou DeMarco & ABL Screen Printing!
Joe Altieri - Wild Business Growth Podcast #245: Mousetrap Builder, Founder of FlexScreen
“Hey Joe”
Joe Altieri - Wild Business Growth Podcast #245: Mousetrap Builder, Founder of FlexScreen
FlexScreen in action
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [39:41] What are Joe’s Final Thoughts
    • [40:23] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [40:37] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [40:39] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [40:44] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [40:49] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Joe Altieri - Wild Business Growth Podcast #245: Mousetrap Builder, Founder of FlexScreen

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Joe Altieri on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. Then get Flexy & Screeny with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Chris Guerrera and Carmine Denisco – Wild Business Growth Podcast #241: United Inventors Association https://maxpodcasting.com/chris-guerrera-carmine-denisco/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:48:37 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7295 Make sure you have your ducks in a row before you launch a product. Otherwise, you’re going to waste a ton of time and money. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guests, Chris Guerrera and Carmine Denisco. Chris and Carmine are the leaders of the United Inventors Association (UIA). Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 241: Chris Guerrera and Carmine Denisco – United Inventors Association

Chris Guerrera and Carmine Denisco, leaders of the United Inventors Association (UIA), join the show to share their journey from childhood inventions and paper routes to developing products for entrepreneurs around the world. Hear how to come up with a product idea, manufacture your product, when to get a patent, how to approach inventory and batch size, and the shocking thing Chris did on Good Morning America. This episode covers everything from Lean Six Sigma to coaching youth sports. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • How did Chris & Carmine meet each other
  • What was Carmine’s first impression of Chris
  • How do you become a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
  • What are Gembas and Kaizens
  • Injection Molding
  • What are the most common challenges inventors run into on the manufacturing side
  • Confirmation Bias aka “Invention Bias”
  • What’s Chris’s dream car

Connect with Chris and Carmine at UIAUSA.org, ChrisGuerrera.com, and EarmarkSourcing.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Chris Guerrera United Inventors Association
Chris after finishing his paper route
Carmine Denisco United Inventors Association
Carmine ready to reject your patent application
  • The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents
    • [42:01] What is Chris’s biggest pet peeve
    • [42:58] What’s a quirk he has
    • [43:18] Salary
    • [44:17] Good Morning America (GMA)
    • [46:43] What was going through Chris’s mind when it happened
    • [47:38] What’s a Weird Talent he has
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [55:41] What are Chris’s Final Thoughts
    • [55:52] Yogi Berra
    • [56:46] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [57:11] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [57:12] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [57:14] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [57:20] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Chris Guerrera and Carmine Denisco - Wild Business Growth Podcast #241: United Inventors Association

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Chris Guerrera & Carmine Denisco on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. Then quiz each other on Lean Six Sigma. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Eric Roy – Wild Business Growth Podcast #240: Water Optimizer, Founder of Hydroviv https://maxpodcasting.com/eric-roy/ Wed, 31 May 2023 09:38:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7270 You’re going to fail – a lot. It’s best to accept it and use it as a learning experience. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Eric Roy. Eric is the Founder and Chief Scientist of Hydroviv. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 240: Eric Roy – Water Optimizer, Founder of Hydroviv

Eric Roy, the Founder and Chief Scientist of Hydroviv, joins the show to share his journey from wanting to help out with the Flint Water Crisis to creating the water filter that customizes to your home’s water. Hear how to study your customers, hire your first employee, make your company acquirable, apply the scientific method to entrepreneurship, and Eric’s adventures in Antarctica. This episode covers everything from water filtration to balancing a baseball bat on your nose. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What was the coolest thing Eric did in Antarctica
  • How do you get to Antarctica
  • Where did the idea for Hydroviv come from
  • How does it work
  • Is Eric ever able to unplug from being a scientist and entrepreneur
  • How do science and entrepreneurship overlap
  • A Podcaster Slip
  • What’s a city in the U.S. with great water quality

Connect with Eric at Hydroviv.com, LinkedIn, and Instagram @EricRoyPhD.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Eric Roy - Wild Business Growth Podcast #240: Water Optimizer, Founder of Hydroviv
That’ll cool you down
Eric Roy - Wild Business Growth Podcast #240: Water Optimizer, Founder of Hydroviv
Hydroviv in the flesh
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [35:58] What is Eric’s favorite type of puzzle to do
    • [36:38] Will Shortz – Wild Business Growth Podcast #97: The Puzzlemaster, Crossword Editor of The New York Times
    • [37:28] What position did Eric play in baseball
    • [37:39] What’s the biggest difference between college baseball and high school baseball
    • [38:21] What’s a Weird Talent Eric has
    • [39:05] Time Management
    • [39:40] What’s a city in the U.S. with great water quality
    • [41:23] Connect with Eric at Hydroviv.com, LinkedIn, and Instagram @EricRoyPhD
    • [42:04] What are Eric’s Final Thoughts
    • [42:37] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [42:50] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [42:53] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [42:56] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [43:01] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Eric Roy - Wild Business Growth Podcast #240: Water Optimizer, Founder of Hydroviv

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Eric Roy on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And filter some water with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Jamie Montz – Wild Business Growth Podcast #239: Shoelace Specialist, Founder of The Original Stretchlace https://maxpodcasting.com/jamie-montz/ Wed, 24 May 2023 12:37:30 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7242 You don’t need to be crazy passionate about your product category to invent something cool. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Jamie Montz. Jamie is the Founder and Owner of The Original Stretchlace. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 239: Jamie Montz – Shoelace Specialist, Founder of The Original Stretchlace

Jamie Montz, the Founder and Owner of The Original Stretchlace, joins the show to share her journey from owning a toy store to creating the elastic shoelace that turns any shoe into a slip-on. Hear how to add products to your mix, market your product as an accessory, find your most important customer segments, TMI about toes, and a weird voice for the ages. This episode covers everything from pee to whistling while smiling. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What was Zeebi’s
  • How did Jamie get into the educational toys space
  • Shoes vs. Sneakers
  • How did Jamie develop the actual laces
  • Morton’s Toe
  • What did Jamie learn from looking at Average Order Value
  • Love Island
  • What’s the #1 reason to visit Boise, ID

Connect with Jamie at TheOriginalStretchlace.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Jamie Montz - Wild Business Growth Podcast #239: Shoelace Specialist, Founder of The Original Stretchlace
Jamie’s 1st podcast!
Jamie Montz - Wild Business Growth Podcast #239: Shoelace Specialist, Founder of The Original Stretchlace
Get a good stretch in
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [44:03] What are Jamie’s Final Thoughts
    • [44:54] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [45:10] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [45:13] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [45:16] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [45:21] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Jamie Montz - Wild Business Growth Podcast #239: Shoelace Specialist, Founder of The Original Stretchlace

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Jamie Montz on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And gift them The Original Stretchlace. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

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