Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today are Phillip Tran and JR Rivas, Co-Founders at BNB Leverage, a company that helps entrepreneurs get into Airbnb. They are the top 1% of Airbnb educators for busy professionals looking to retire from real estate investing without having to own the properties. Phillip and JR explain how people can get into the Airbnb business and succeed. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Angela Little, COO at Million Dollar Story Agency which helps experts - entrepreneurs, consultants, speakers, coaches, and business owners become number one best-selling authors on the elite lists to build their brand, visibility, market authority, and credibility. They make sure you write a strategic book or chapter in an anthology - based on the Million Dollar Method that addresses all five factors essential to every thriving business - lead gen, lead nurture, lead conversion, client fulfillment, and client retention. Tune in to learn more!

In today’s episode we meet Ed Wood, CEO of Elevate, an award-winning global event staffing agency for events that connects people with brands. He shares insights on metrics that matter for live events and their growth journey in the US. They have also launched a new tech platform called Impact which enables events, both online and in-person, to be quantitatively measured through the power of live data - offering marketers access to new insights that are being captured for the first time.

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Wouter Witvoet, Founder and CEO of EVT Group, an electric vehicle technology company. EVT’s vision is to champion the joy of motoring in an electric world. They are a diverse company of entrepreneurs, engineers, marketers, and motoring enthusiasts living a mission of electrifying iconic driving experiences. The EVT group focuses on transforming how people think about and experience electric vehicles. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Bennett Maxwell, CEO of Dirty Dough, a cookie delivery business in Tempe, AZ. Dirty Dough uses centralized production with special machines to produce the world’s first three-layer cookie. This also allows for a franchise to open up at half the cost of the competition and half the labor while lowering ongoing costs. At Dirty Dough, Bennett works to spread the message of proudly owning who you are, imperfections and all. He stands for authenticity and self-acceptance, encouraging others to come as they are, knowing that just like these cookies, what really matters is on the inside. As a natural salesman, Bennett Maxwell has been making use of this gift since he was stopped from selling candy bars in elementary school. Through his life-long entrepreneurial experience, Bennett has learned that success comes from surrounding yourself with other do-ers and is a member of the Forbes Business Council, Apex Executives, and The Power Room. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Michael Brandt, co-Founder, and CEO of H.V.M.N, a nutrition company founded upon utilizing a systems engineering approach towards enhancing health, longevity, and performance. He's an avid triathlete and marathoner. Before starting H.V.M.N., he received his BS in Computer Science & Design at Stanford, was a Product Manager at Google, and was an Adjunct Professor at the Academy of Art in SF. He has always been a leader, and lifelong student, in designing products for new and emerging needs. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Jaime Villalobos Sauza, who comes from one of the oldest tequila families in the industry. Sauza Tequila was founded by its predecessors. However, the brand’s family was sold to investors who marked the product worldwide, thus sacrificing its quality and most natural premium tequila possible. Jaime spent more years gaining experience in the industry as an official tequila taster for the Tequila Regulatory Council. He later became the president of ONSOM. Jaime explains how to produce and sell tequila products. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Shaun Clark, Co-Founder HighLevel, a platform that empowers businesses to grow their businesses by generating reviews from their customers, managing their listings across 80+ sites on the web, and creating and managing conversations with their customers via all of the channels including social, SMS, and Google My Business. By offering a custom set of products, companies can deploy literally within hours to help them add real revenue to the bottom line. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Shea Sueda, CEO at Clean Skies Technology, a US company in the solar power division. Clean Skies Technology strives to benefit the planet while also helping businesses and families across the country save money along the way! Its mission is to make homeowners’ lives better by reducing their energy bills, decreasing reliance on fossil fuels, and providing the best customer experience possible. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Dave Valentine, a business coach, dad, and friend, who sets everyone around him up for success by creating a space where they can thrive. Part of that is making room for people to discover what they want, who they are, and what they’re looking for. Dave creates a vacuum that sucks you in and rapidly pulls and shapes you into your full potential. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Gavin Lira, Founder, and CEO of The Empathy Firm, an innovative PR Firm centered around client delight. The Empathy Firm helps businesses acquire visibility, influence, and authority through media placements, podcast bookings, and consulting. Their goal is to understand your unique vision and amplify it so the world can experience just how brilliant you are. Empathy works with the world’s largest and most powerful influencer network, national press, and publishing partners to put you in front of the right audience, in the right way, and at the right time. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Nick Collins, Founder and CEO of Sartoris Digital, a full-service digital media company that helps companies identify and execute high-value web and mobile software initiatives. The team delivers strategic guidance, architecture, project planning, UI/UX, development, and product roadmap planning. Nick is also an ADDY award-winning web and mobile application creator. He is a well-respected authority in Digital Media, having spoken on the topic in the regional and international arenas. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to Another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Kylie Russell, Founder and CEO at Priceless One Management, a nationwide event staffing, management, and brand activation agency based out of South Florida and servicing the entire US. They aim to be the one-stop shop for all event needs nationwide, offering Model Ambassadors, On-site Event Managers, Hair Specialists, and Serving and Production Staff. The staff database consists of the most diverse and skilled experience curators from coast to coast. They endorse brands, execute visions, engage consumers, drive results and deliver cultivated social experiences. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Justin Woll, Founder of BeyondSixFigures, the top one on one Ecommerce marketing group on Facebook that gives out the most up to date proven insight on Facebook Ads, Scaling, Targeting, Product Research, Ad optimization, store/traffic conversion knowledge, optimization hacks, up-sell strategies, email campaigns, sourcing, and much more to bring you to that six or seven-figure mark. Justin is an experienced and accomplished business marketing connoisseur with over seven years of experience within the field. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Houston Goodwin, CEO of 97 Displays, a company that connects local businesses with their communities through a lead-generating website platform and suite of tools and resources for lead conversion. They have helped thousands of companies own the space of martial arts and fitness in their local markets. Its mission is to empower martial arts and fitness businesses to effectively impact their communities through internet marketing. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode we meet Dimitri Raziev (ex-Goldman Sachs) who co-founded Kolleno with Ron Danenberg (ex-Expedia Group). Kolleno simplify B2B credit control and collections for SMEs by automating the management of receivables on one single platform. The idea to form Kolleno was born from their experience observing the impact that manual processes and poor cash flow management were having on SMEs. In less than 18 months of operation, the start-up has already acquired customers across several markets in Europe, the UK, the US, Canada, and South Africa. Tune in to here their story.

Welcome to another episode of Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Stacey Bender, CEO of The Bender Group Public Relations, a boutique PR and social management firm that provides itself with longer-term relationships with clients spanning over 20 years. Stacey has over 30 years of expertise in public relations and marketing. She started her public relations experiences at Ogilvy and Mather Public Relations, where she began as an Account Executive and grew to Vice President. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Matt DiBara, Founder of The Undercover Contractor, America’s answer to contracting scams. He works with celebrity clients and everyday homeowners to provide advice and insight on managing construction projects. He is also the Owner of DiBara Masonry. After graduating, Matt took over his family's construction business and relocated to Los Angeles. Since then, he has built up DiBara Masonry to become the leading masonry and concrete company in the county, working on some of the most prestigious and well-known celebrity homes in the city and restoring a number of Hollywood's most famous cultural landmarks. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Medha Parlikar, Co-Founder and CTO at CasperLabs, a company that provides professional services and support for organizations building on the Casper Networks. It is on a mission to build blockchain’s next frontier and is bringing builders together to help the Casper Network deliver real solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Chris Hickey, CEO of MicroLumix, a company dedicated to preventing the spread of infectious diseases caused by constantly contaminated public touchpoints. They unveiled GermPass, the world's fastest automatic germ-killing system, on 2.22.22 at the Harvard Club of New York in midtown Manhattan. Their chemical-free solution kills the covid-19 virus in one second, and 99.9% of infectious disease-causing germs in less than 5 seconds. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Shelby Jo Long, a best-selling author, speaker, professor, and business strategist who helps businesses grow their brand by developing custom programs and courses. She is the Director and Vice President of the Strategic Advisor Board, which helps small businesses thrive while giving them more freedom and improving their lifestyle. Shelby is also the CEO of Rogue Publishing Partners, which enables executives, coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs to write and publish unique nonfiction books that amplify their message, further their mission and build a community around their area of expertise. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Michael Gaizutis, Founder and CXO of RNO1, a West Coast brand & digital experience agency that fuels growth for ambitious brands across platforms & places. Over a decade ago, we began as Ruleno.1 (which meant to live the brand) and transformed into RNO1. They are embracers of change. When driving the change, a brand can connect with its audience, captivate the hearts and minds of customers, and convert cross-channel. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Brendan Kamm, Co-Founder, and CEO of Thnks, where he is responsible for all day-to-day operations, including Thnks’ strategic vision, while advancing the platform’s tech capabilities and partner integrations. Thnks is on a mission to leverage technology and the science of gratitude to help establish and build strong relationships for the modern world through efficient, personalized, and thoughtful appreciation. Before Thnks, Brendan worked as a sales and client development executive at Orion Trading, MiMedia, and Shareablee. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Michael Sipe, a veteran Consultant and Executive Coach who has a passion for helping create abundance in business and one’s personal life so that life is full of purpose and fulfillment. He is also the COO of The Strategic Advisor Board, which helps businesses scale while giving them more freedom and improving their lifestyle. He is an international bestselling author and published author with his current book “Out of Dad’s Box, How to Break Free from Parental Control and Transform Your Life at Any Age.” Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Matutu Nyabange, Founder of MySquad, a technology company that connects service providers with customers. MySquad platform was not for fame or enriching my pockets but rather to provide opportunities to anyone willing to work; and, at the same time, provide fair access to all the essential services to anyone regardless of their background, race, or income brackets. He believes in creating world-class technologies that can truly make a difference in everyday people’s lives. Don’t miss a thing on this. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Jessica Brodkin, the co-founder and creative director of the Mystical Muses NFT project. Mystical Muses NFTs is a 7,777 unique computer-generated all-female collection comprised of 150 elements. They are stored as ERC-721 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. Some of the muses are rare, and some are ultra-rare. Their collection is carbon-negative. Each NFT sold will remove 0.2 tons of carbon from the atmosphere through their partnership with Nori, a carbon removal marketplace. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcat! Joining us today is Lucas Stolze, Managing Director of ExitLag, an online software that helps gamers experience better performance. It is a proprietary technology that optimizes data routing by instantaneously mapping out various routes and sending the packet through the optimal one! In case one route becomes unstable, the others kick in, keeping the game connection unphased. ExitLag guarantees a stable connection through a real-time optimization system that counts on a worldwide server network spread throughout all continents. Lucas works directly with the founders to facilitate ExitLag’s future growth, changes, and expansion.

Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Steven Hoffmann, Founder and CEO of Newt Corporation, a Canadian company that provides ideal SaaS electronic transaction solutions for small, medium, and large companies. It is a Fintech platform that helps businesses interact and transact with their customers and suppliers. As a Canadian Company with subsidiaries in the USA and Mexico, Newt delivers state-of-the-art digital payment services to consumers and service providers in the markets where 60% of the adult population does not have a bank account and 80% of personal payments are made in cash. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Alex Lopez, Founder and CEO of Homeway Real Estate, a Lehigh Valley-based real estate company specializing in buying and selling homes. Alex Lopez founded Homeway in 2018 with a mission to allow people to enter real estate the right way and find success from the beginning. Alex was only in real estate one year before starting his own company. He took this leap of faith because he believes anyone can succeed in real estate regardless of how much experience they have. He is also the Founder and CEO of New Door Property Transfer which allows real estate owners and leaders to own their own title company transparently. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of the Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Eric Netsch, Co-Founder and CEO at Tapcart, a mobile commerce platform powering high-converting cordless mobile apps for Shopify’s fastest-growing brands. With just a few clicks, you can build a custom app with different product grids with search functionality. They work with the biggest brands like Fashion Nova, Chubbies, Fanjoy, and 3,000+ others. The goal is to bring mobile apps to the masses and create a platform that enables a brand to design, launch, and manage an app without coding or development work. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to another episode of Action & Ambition. I’m your host, Andrew Medal. Today’s guests are David Phillips and Luca Zambello, the cofounders of Jurny. Jurny is a hospitality tech company that offers a proprietary SaaS-based management solution designed to power a seamless experience for guests and property owners. The co-founders bootstrapped the company from $0 to $2.3M in revenue in under three years. And, the company recently closed a $2.75M raise led by Okapi Venture Capital and Mucker Capital.
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