Entrepreneur Weekly

Diving head first into your passion can be scary because you are betting on yourself. We chat with two people whose companies are the manifestation of imagination and hard work while at Meltdown in the Desert. Liz Wald, Head of U.S. Operations for Bonaverde, presents a revolutionary coffee machine that will keep you buzzing all day long! The product has spurred an innovative distribution model in the coffee world directly connecting consumers with farmers. Then, Kolby Kolibas, Founder and CEO of The Healthy Primate, shares his journey to create a company from scratch. Kolby was able to monetize his personal experience with extreme anxiety by creating a supplement to help people that suffer from an overabundance of stress. These two game-changers are shaking things up in order to build their personal empires. Listen for more. [00:00:00] Shaking Up the Coffee Distribution Chain [00:06:03] Launching a Brand New, Global Product [00:11:30] Crowdfunding Research and Development [00:18:20] Social Media at Meltdown in the Desert [00:26:33] Leveraging Tools to Build Your Business [00:33:20] Real Life Stories Create a Valuable Connection

A demoralizing employee or micro-manager can disrupt an entire team. Dianna Booher, Founder and CEO of Booher Research, gives tips on how to strategically improve your business dream team. We also explore leadership strategies to keep your team feeling respected and valued. [00:00:00] Communicating Like a Leader for a Better Team [00:05:45] Get Rid of Demoralizing Team Members [00:11:30] Be the Leader thatEmpowers Your Team

Entrepreneurs are always on the go, working around the clock to build their vision and work towards their goals. In contrast, Accountemps Executive Director, Michael Steinitz, warns that it’s crucial to let employees disconnect after a hard day’s work. Going further, Michael explains why letting your employees enjoy a well-earned vacation can actually improve overall productivity. Then, our favorite ‘gorilla investor’, Nathan Latka, is back to discuss the differences between soft power and hard power. Find out which will help your business run smoother. Are you ready to invest in your future? Listen now.  [00:00:00] Employees Disconnect During Off-hours [00:05:39] Vacation Time Improves Productivity [00:11:30] Business Emergency? Accountemps to the Rescue [00:17:21] Don’t Look for Equity, Look for Return  [00:27:44] Soft Power vs. Hard Power: How to Seal the Deal  [00:32:21] Increase Spread Between Earning and Spending 

Ditch your stale branding, it's time to shake things up - This episode is dedicated to helping you discover fresh ideas and talent! Lovell Corporation CEO, Kelly Lovell, teaches you how to connect with Millennials and Generation Z through socially-conscious business opportunities. Then, Julie Cottineau, Founder and CEO of BrandTwist, helps you define your next game-changing marketing campaign by adding a distinctive, personal spin. [00:00:00] Kelly Lovell: Born to Be an Entrepreneur [00:05:50] Make an Impact to Create Real Change [00:11:30] Recruiting Guide for Millennials and Gen Z [00:18:21] Finding a Fresh Perspective with Julie Cottineau [00:27:57] Embrace Your Story and Get Emotional to Succeed [00:33:21] BrandTwist Safar and Free Strategy Session

The national unemployment rate is at 4.4% and with a veritable onslaught of fresh-faced job seekers entering the workforce, the time is right to grow your work-family and secure top talent. For tips on effective interviewing is Robert Half International's Paul McDonald. Then, we hope you're in the mood to be inspired! From painting houses as a college student, to competing in 12 IRONMAN triathlons, to earning well over $1-billion in business, Founding Partner of CEO Coaching International and author of Make Big Happen, Mark Moses, takes us through his career as a serial entrepreneur. [00:00:00] Hot Job Prospects for Millennials Post Graduation [00:05:56] You're Hired! Sharpen Soft Skills to Get the Job [00:11:30] Four Tips to Find and Hire Your Dream Employee [00:18:20] Mark Moses: Entrepreneur, Triathlete, Dad [00:27:19] Making Big Things Happen with Mark Moses [00:33:21] A Marching Band and an Elephant Walk Into a Meeting...

Being an entrepreneur is no cake walk. There will be times when you need to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and keep on walking. Astronaut, emergency trauma doctor, father, inventor, and professional thrill-seeker, Dr. Scott Parazynski, has been through a lot and has come out on top, the top of Mt. Everest that is! The good doctor offers a motivating message on thriving in the face of adversity. In the second half of the hour, we hear from CEO and Co-Founder of Centrify, Tom Kemp, regarding recent security breaches, cyber-attacks, and the significant need for stronger password protection. How safe is your company from a breach? Find out now.  [00:00:00] Parazynski Shoots for the Stars, Literally [00:06:18] Space Doctor, Trail Blazer, and Dad – Oh My! [00:12:30] Fluidity Technologies:  Life Inventions [00:19:51] Overcome Adversity to Achieve Success [00:30:02] WannaCry Ransomware Cyberattack [00:35:52] Shore Up Cyber Security with Simple Tips

We begin the hour with former Navy Seal, Eli Crane, who created a new way to serve his country after retiring from the military. Bottle Breacher is a veteran-owned manufacturing company offering bar goods proudly made in the USA. Then, we hear from Nathan Latka, the 27-year-old mastermind and personality behind premier business podcast, The Top Entrepreneurs. Alan describes Nathan as a ‘gorilla investor’ to in part to his aggressive business strategy which is equal parts brilliant and crazy. Discover more about these business gurus now! [00:00:00] Navy Seal to CEO of Bottle Breacher [00:05:48] Team Work Makes the Dream Work [00:11:30] Bottle Breacher Proudly Made in USA [00:18:20] Adrenaline Rush 'Gorilla' Investing [00:30:02] Dorm Start-up to $10.5MM Company [00:35:52] Boost Your Net Worth with Simple Tip 

Our country was built on hard work and problem solving. John Ratzenberger, the postman from the popular television series, Cheers, tells us about the skills that made him a successful actor, serial entrepreneur, and the voice of American manufacturing: an unyielding work ethic and inquisitive mind. John currently keeps himself busy as an active member of the Elite Aerospace Group, a treasured Pixar voiceover artist, and founder of subscription box company, thegiftbox.com. John offers tried and true advice for new entrepreneurs looking to build a successful future. Listen now. [00:00:00] John Ratzenberger: From Actor to Entrepreneur [00:05:28] Small Factory Town to Hollywood Big Screen [00:11:30] Raising Next Generation Entrepreneurs [00:18:20] Ratzenberger Calls for Manufacturing Renaissance [00:26:52] Coming Soon: The Second Golden Age of Aviation [00:33:21] John Ratzenberger’s Investment Strategy

Being an entrepreneur takes a lot of work, and strength to pick yourself back up after failure. We get to hear a success story from a gentleman who started out as a DJ with his brother, then realized that they liked to make people smile. Kevin Couliter, of Feet First EVENTertainment, is here to talk about their company and the team building corporate events that they create and host. Then a quick chat with Scott Duffy, about a recent event called NewFronts. We end the hour with Entrepreneur’s Editor-in-Chief, Jason Feifer, who tells us a bit about the Entrepreneur Magazine Network. Discover inspiration with us now. [00:00:00] Find Your Internal Drive, Unite Your Team [00:05:15] From Party DJ’s to Corporate Event Gurus [00:11:30] Improve Corporate Culture One Smile at a Time [00:18:20] Business & Burgers Presents at 2017 NewFronts [00:27:07] The Hero’s Journey: An Entrepreneurial Story [00:33:21] Reach Your Ideal Market with Savvy Partnerships

From the moment flight 1549 narrowly glided past the Washington State Bridge, to wading through the cold, waste-deep waters of the Hudson River awaiting rescue, to the career and life reawakening which followed; we explore Post Traumatic Growth Syndrome with plane crash survivor and President of Dave Sanderson Speaks Enterprises, Dave Sanderson, in a candid, in-depth interview. Learn how to thrive by managing your mental state, leading effectively, and communicating clearly. Plus, Entrepreneur Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Jason Feifer, shares how you can achieve the new American dream. [00:00:00] Achieving the American Dream with Entrepreneur [00:04:09] Brace for Impact: The Hudson Miracle [00:11:30] Thriving After Your Personal Plane Crash [00:18:21] Manage Your Mental State in Moments that Matter [00:27:52] Learn to Live with Purpose at Halftime Institute [00:33:21] Find Your Core Mission, Lead with Certainty

Welcome to episode #1 of Entrepreneur Weekly, your definitive guide to the diverse challenges of business ownership hosted by award-winning broadcast professional, Alan Taylor. To commemorate Entrepreneur Media's launch into talk radio, we open the show with communication expert, best-selling author, and award-winning actor/writer/director, Alan Alda. Alan reveals his top communication techniques and gives us a preview of his new book, If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face?. Then, we get a preview of the June edition of Entrepreneur Magazine with Editor-in-Chief, Jason Feifer, celebrate 25 years of ThinkPad innovation with Lenovo's Tom Butler, and learn how to prevent a data hack with cyber security expert, Jayson Street. [00:00:00] Alan Alda's Communication Guide [00:05:51] Alda Communication Training Tackles Gender Bias [00:11:30] Selling Your Vision with "M*A*S*H*" Star [00:18:20] Permanent Beta: Constantly Innovating [00:23:25] ThinkPad Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation [00:33:21] Fight Cyber Terrorism and Water Hole Attacks

Necessity is the Mother of Innovation: The birth of a child, the death of a loved one - There are events in our lives of such significance that they shake the very foundation of our being.  In 1998, John Crowley had a promising law career when his family received a shocking medical diagnosis; Pompe disease, a rare genetic and often fatal neuromuscular disorder, would ravage the bodies of John’s two children, leaving them dependent upon breathing and feeding tubes within 12 months’ time. Blind-sided by the cruel twist of fate, John began a race against time. From leaving a stable job to pursue a cure, to launching his biotech company, Amicus Therapeutics, John shares his gut-wrenching and inspiring journey. Our next guest was serving in the United States Marine Corps when he became frustrated with the lack of relocation resources available to military families. Seeing a gap in the market, David Gran, President of MilitaryByOwner Advertising, Inc., launched a website to advertise homes for sale and rent on U.S. military bases. David quickly understood that quality customer service would be paramount to the success of his business, and came up with an inventive strategy to better assist his target audience. Find out why David’s CS dream team is comprised of military spouses. [00:00:00] Family Blind-sided by Rare Diagnosis [00:05:51] Origin Story of Amicus Therapeutics [00:11:30] Never, Never, Never Give Up [00:18:20] Building a Website in the Early Internet Era [00:26:52] Know Your Customer, Be Your Customer [00:33:21] Manage Systems, Not Individuals