Entrepreneurship Episodes

Ever wondered how a computer engineer navigates from the corporate world to becoming a veteran podcaster with over 1,700 episodes? Join us as Alan, CEO of Next Level University, recounts his compelling journey catalyzed by a life-altering car accident, leading him to the transformative world of podcasts. Alan shares his unique five-pointed star business philosophy that emphasizes the critical pillars of branding, marketing, sales, delivery, and community. Learn about the impactful initiatives of...

In this episode, Curtis Matsko, the CEO and Founder of Portland Leather Goods, shares how he built a $125 million business in just years. Starting on a bet to impress his girlfriend, Curtis leveraged his expertise in Internet marketing to sell leather journals at art festivals, eventually becoming the top seller on Etsy, getting 185,000 Five Star reviews and establishing the largest leather production factory in North America. The key to Portland Leather Goods' success are unique marketing strat...

In this episode, we interview Ruthie, the founder of a marketing agency called The Consistency Corner. Ruthie shares her journey from helping a retail brand skyrocket from $20 million to over $100 million dollars in revenue, emphasizing the importance of being clear on a brand's values, mission, vision, and target client as the cornerstone of effective marketing. She discusses her personal struggle and revelations about social media usage, leading to the creation of the Instagram nine grid strat...

How to Win at Scaling Businesses and Personal Growth In this episode, Maria, a 4X founder and Chief Marketing Officer, joins from the jungle in Costa Rica to share her remarkable journey of professional and personal growth. From moving to Costa Rica and living off-grid, to running a 100-mile race, Maria’s story is one of determination and resilience. Professionally, she delves into her extensive experience in scaling companies from the ground up, focusing on a specific case where she and her ...