Episodes

  • Eggs 371: From Working at Facebook to Successful Entrepreneur with AJ Mizes

    Eggs 371: From Working at Facebook to Successful Entrepreneur with AJ Mizes
    Jul 18 2024
    AJ Mizes, the founder and CEO of The Human Reach, shares his journey from working at Facebook to starting his own company. He discusses the importance of following your passion and overcoming fear and regret. AJ also provides insights on career pivots, specializing in a particular field, and standing out in job interviews.
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    52 mins
  • Eggs 370: Bootstrapping Your Business vs. Seeking Outside Funding with Manny Skevofilax

    Eggs 370: Bootstrapping Your Business vs. Seeking Outside Funding with Manny Skevofilax
    Jul 11 2024
    Welcome back to Eggs! On this episode, Manny Skevofilax, a business advisor with 20 years of experience, discusses the challenges faced by small business owners and shares insights on maximizing profitability. He emphasizes the importance of growing a business profitably and understanding the financial aspects of running a business. Manny also talks about the differences between bootstrapping and seeking outside funding, and the potential pitfalls of relying on outside investors. He provides advice on preparing a business for sale and highlights the need for accurate financial statements and cash management.
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    37 mins
  • Eggs 369: 4th of July DJ Mix by DJ Ontic

    Eggs 369: 4th of July DJ Mix by DJ Ontic
    Jul 4 2024
    This is a mix that co-host Mike Smith made for c89.5 in Seattle for their 4th of July BBQ Weekend Mix.
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    58 mins
  • Eggs 368: The Limitations of Employer-Based Health Insurance

    Eggs 368: The Limitations of Employer-Based Health Insurance
    Jun 27 2024
    On this episode of Eggs, Marshall Darr, co-founder and CEO of Stretch Dollar, discusses the challenges of providing affordable and accessible health benefits for small businesses. He shares his background in the tech industry and his experiences working at companies like Gusto and Decent. Stretch Dollar offers an alternative to traditional small group health plans by allowing employees to use pre-tax funding to choose and pay for their own plans.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Eggs 367: The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Lessons from Tony Carlston

    Eggs 367: The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Lessons from Tony Carlston
    Jun 20 2024
    Hey everyone! Welcome to this classic episode of Eggs! Our guest is Tony Carlston, CEO of Best Day of My Life, a lively and charitable clothing brand. Tony's entrepreneurial journey includes founding Cutco Closing Gifts, which achieved over $100M in sales, and Branding Tools Inc., a laser engraving company based in Vancouver, WA. Join us as we dive into topics like sales strategies, entrepreneurship, effective team building, and the dynamics of hiring and firing. Tony shares invaluable insights that you won't want to miss. Tune in, turn up, and learn from Tony Carlston on Eggs!
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    56 mins
  • Eggs 366: Balancing Discipline and Creativity in Entrepreneurship with Jeff Amerine

    Eggs 366: Balancing Discipline and Creativity in Entrepreneurship with Jeff Amerine
    Jun 13 2024
    This week on Eggs, we follow Jeff Amarine's journey from a military family to entrepreneurship, highlighting the development of resilience, the balance of discipline and creativity, and the absence of a single 'way' in entrepreneurship. We also delve into the importance of taking qualified risks, the value of integrating complementary skills, and the application of scientific methods in validating business assumptions. This episode covers a wide range of topics related to entrepreneurship, startup consulting, and the importance of taking action. Jeff emphasizes the need for action, the role of community in entrepreneurship, and the importance of finding the right balance between passion and practicality in business endeavors.
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    59 mins
  • Eggs 365: Making the Most of Your One-On-Ones with Luis Baez

    Eggs 365: Making the Most of Your One-On-Ones with Luis Baez
    Jun 6 2024
    Luis Baez shares his journey from advertising sales to sales leadership and revenue enablement, emphasizing the importance of sales in business. He discusses the transition from intrapreneur to entrepreneur and the lessons learned. Additionally, he explores the impact of cultural background on entrepreneurship and the value of transparency in business leadership. The conversation covers leadership, one-on-one meetings, authenticity in sales and marketing, imposter syndrome, and the importance of aligning passion with work. Luis Báez shares insights on leadership, goal setting, and the impact of AI on authenticity in sales. He also discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome and the importance of self-care and spiritual health in career success.
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    53 mins
  • Eggs 364: Advance Into Retirement with Eric D. Brotman

    Eggs 364: Advance Into Retirement with Eric D. Brotman
    May 30 2024
    Eric D. Brotman, a seasoned Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®), and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), serves as the Chief Executive Officer of BFG Financial Advisors. Founded in Baltimore in 2003, BFG is an independent investment firm dedicated to guiding clients through wealth creation, preservation, and distribution. With over 25 years of experience in financial planning, Eric brings a wealth of expertise to the table. In addition to his role at BFG, Eric hosts the enlightening "Don’t Retire... Graduate!" podcast. This podcast is not just about retiring but about evolving into a fulfilling retirement. Each episode offers listeners actionable insights and inspiration to navigate their retirement journey with confidence. His latest book, "Don’t Retire, Graduate," is now available for purchase, offering invaluable wisdom on transitioning gracefully into retirement.Today, Eric joins us to discuss a range of topics including personal finance, breaking the stigma around money, planning for a fulfilling retirement, and more.
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    1 hr and 2 mins