It’s August. And it’s almost time for college football kickoff – for Fall Saturdays in the South! Tony Barnhart – Mr. College Football – joins Justin to discuss what to expect in the 2018-2019 season.
After a 38-year career at Hallmark, Wayne Strickland has many stories to share in building, leading, and evolving teams in a global brand organization. From marketing to sales to distribution – Wayne’s new book delivers stories helpful to any people leader. Wayne joins Justin to discuss Hallmark and his new book.
Budsies makes the world more huggable! Founded in 2013, Budsies delivers custom-sewn stuffed animals created from any drawing or photo! SO FUN! Alex joins Justin to discuss launching the business and building a stuffed animal lifestyle brand!
What brings guests to your business may not be enough to keep them coming back. The key to growth as a business, church, or a youth ministry is getting first-time guests to come back, so how can this be done? The Come Back Effect has the solutions every business leader needs to know to facilitate and maintain expansion. Jason joins Justin to discuss his new book.
Are you a mom that wants to work part-time and are having a difficult time finding companies that offer part-time roles? Irina Lunina was a full-time investment banking career-woman who decided to take time off to have kids. She wanted to work part-time and had a hard time finding opportunities – so she decided to do something about it! Irina joins Justin to discuss launching miramom.
Have you ever asked a friend, “Do you have a good photographer I can call for my engagement / wedding / family pics / new baby / etc?” Or are you a photographer looking to grow your business? Marianne McGinley is solving the problem of people needing photographers…and photographers looking to grow their business, with LokalPhoto. Marianne joins Justin to discuss launching the business.
Ever thought of starting a business in the garbage space?! Tom Szaky did – from Princeton dorm room to global business leader – he’s built one of the most innovative global recycling companies focused on recycling hard-to-recycle waste. Tom joins Justin to discuss launching, growing and evolving the business.
Imagine spending a day at sea with the crew of a US Navy vessel conducting drills and operations – and of course, taking in the leadership structure, model and principles in place across the US Navy. Monique joins Justin with Mike Raney – who leads community and public relations for the US Pacific Surface Fleet – to discuss the Leaders To Sea program aboard the USS Harpers Ferry. Go Navy!
Beso Del Sol is the fastest growing sangria in America and the #1 selling Spanish wine by-the-glass at restaurants in America. Larry Margolis joins Justin to discuss launching the brand, reaching national distribution, and expanding brand presence in a competitive industry.
How’s your deodorant working?! Rebecca So had a hard time finding a deodorant that works. Natural, chemical, clinical strength, roll-on, sticks, paste, cream, you name it – she’s tried them all. Most of them don’t last long or are just plain ineffective, especially on anxiety sweat. So, Rebecca decided to do something about it. Rebecca joins Justin to discuss launching the business, building a consumer products brand, and differentiating in a crowded market.
Gnarly Pepper is a custom spice blend company that pairs products with plain greek yogurt for a healthy, savory alternative to traditional dips and condiments. Sara Gotch joins Justin to discuss launching the brand…and how to join the “pepper people!” Yum!
Imagine NOT having to be home for your online shopping package delivery. Imagine NOT having to worry about theft or weather after your package is delivered. Packyge is a smart, last mile, location network built on the cloud – Jeff Mikos joins Justin to discuss launching and growing the business.
Ever thought about making money storing other people’s stuff in the extra space in your home?! Or ever found yourself in need of storage space for all of your stuff? Meet Brandon Gotlieb and Mike Gargasz who are rethinking the storage market by bringing together "hosts" with others needing a place to store stuff.
Love dogs?! Single? Then you will love the new dating app that Leigh and Casey Isaacson have launched. Dig – the dog person’s dating app – combines two accelerating trends. While more people turn to dating apps every year, more singles are also getting pets. Leigh joins Justin to discuss the business – you will “dig” it!
Have you ever had a package delivered to your home only to have it lost, stolen or damaged AFTER delivery?! Nextpakk is looking to solve that problem by providing a service by which you choose when and where your package gets delivered – and is powered by Blockchain technology. Nextpakk’s CEO Lowell Fortune joins Justin to discuss.
Have you ever thought of being a voice actor?! Ever thought about the voices you hear on radio commercials, over ads in the grocery store, on the airport plane-train, on your phone – and wondered who owned those voices?! Meet Kelley Buttrick – a global award-winning voice over talent – and her team of make-it-happen tech guys James Madden and Zach McGee. All three join Justin to discuss building and launching the Time Your Script app.
Jessica Postiglione, Founder and CEO of OLIKA (the personal care company), is disrupting the $2.9B+ hand sanitizer market. Jessica joins Justin to discuss her path to entrepreneurship, launching Birdie, Minnie, and setting a path to growth in a hot market.
The most comfortable coffee mug ever! That’s what Allen and Diana Arseneau have done in launching Jamber. They join Justin to discuss launching the company, designing and manufacturing the product, building a brand, and making a positive difference. Grab a mug!
Liz Forkin Bohannon bought a one-way ticket to Uganda to study issues facing women and girls living in poverty and ended up starting a multi-million-dollar mission-centered business in the apparel space that is positively impacting the lives of others globally. Sseko Designs partners with existing artisan groups across East Africa to produce exquisitely crafted goods and is setting a new standard for transparency and connection between you and the hands and lives and stories behind your stuff!
Yes – we are talking rubber duckies on today’s podcast! CelebriDucks founder and CEO Craig Wolfe joins Justin to discuss building one of the top gift companies in the world. "Rub-a-dub-dub with stars in your tub!" Quack.
In a market disintermediated by the Apple Watch and other digital wristwear, James Reeves is ͞rebelling against the usual͟ and launching an exclusive watch brand –Diefendorff Watches. James joins Justin to discuss building the company and launching the brand. It’s time.
Justin and Monique discuss the importance of knowing your leadership style, preferences, behaviors, and actions – from the inside out.
Ever run in the cold weather?! If so, you will enjoy hearing all about Susan Clayton’s new product – WhitePaws RunMitts. Susan joins Justin to discuss launching the business, creating a consumer product, and navigating the manufacturing world.
After growing up in Cameroon, living on his own at age 13, and making his way to the United States, Fabien Edjou jumped into Supply Chain and HR before quitting his day job and launching his own business. Fabien joins Justin to discuss launching LeanServ and handtalog...and he shares his powerful leadership lessons.
Food and drink on the go? Yes...with GoLidZ! Bonnie Strominger joins Justin to discuss launching GoLidZ, building the brand, and bringing the product to the food and beverage industry.