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Patrick Campbell is the co-founder of ProfitWell. Patrick has grown ProfitWell from nothing in 2012 to over $10 million in revenue and 70 staff. ProfitWell has a free product that integrates with tools like Stripe, Braintree, and others to bring all of your subscription and financial metrics together in one place. There are over 10,000 companies now using ProfitWell...companies like Big Commerce, ClassPass, Zenefits, Meetup, Calendely, Masterclass, and many more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Patrick Campbell. [4:00] Patrick talks about Profit Well’s pricing strategy. [6:40] Why content is so valuable. [10:00] A low moment from the journey. [13:30] Patrick talks about a proud moment from the journey. In this episode… Did you know - in the realm of ecommerce businesses - content is king? It’s true! From video to infographics and more, the name of the game is content creation. How can leaders like you learn how to deliver solid content for your customers? On this e

Ross Andrew Paquette is the founder of Maropost. Ross founded Maropost in 2011 as an email service provider, but it quickly grew beyond the original vision and helps simplify customer engagement for companies across the board with their technology. They became one of the fastest-growing companies in North America, without ever raising funding. Maropost is trusted by companies like the Golden State Warriors, Mercedes Benz, Livestrong, and The New York Post. They are also working to make philanthropy more efficient, by using their technology to power non-profits. MaropostCares is a nonprofit focused on giving endangered species a second chance, restoring ecosystems through conservation initiatives. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:20] Jeremy introduces his guest, Ross Andrew Paquette. [4:00] What was the original idea for Maropost? [7:30] Ross shares how he found his CTO. [10:30] What Ross would go back and do differently. [14:30] How to build a collaborative work environment. [21:40] What has fueled

Daniel Harmon is the co-founder and creative visionary at Harmon Brothers - where they use storytelling, humor and direct response to create social videos that sell products. They are behind some of the most viral ads and have collectively driven more than one billion views, over $300 million in sales, and revolutionized the way products are marketed. They have created Internet advertising blockbusters including Squatty Potty, Purple Mattresses, Chatbooks, FiberFix and Poo~Pourri to name a few. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Daniel Harmon. [3:30] How Daniel and his brother create captivating videos. [8:20] Creating a good call to action. [12:15] A low moment in business for Daniel. In this episode… What does it take to make your business stand out by grabbing attention on the marketplace? Should you just go for shock value, or is there a better approach? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from innovator and business leader Daniel Harmon. In his conve

Patrick Campbell is the co-founder of ProfitWell. Patrick has grown ProfitWell from nothing in 2012 to over $10 million in revenue and 70 staff. ProfitWell has a free product that integrates with tools like Stripe, Braintree, and others to bring all of your subscription and financial metrics together in one place. There are over 10,000 companies now using ProfitWell...companies like Big Commerce, ClassPass, Zenefits, Meetup, Calendely, Masterclass, and many more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Patrick Campbell. [4:45] What was Patrick’s childhood like? [7:00] Patrick talks about his career trajectory. [8:40] What was it like working at Google? [12:00] Patrick opens up about his battle with cancer. [17:30] How his cancer encounter helped Patrick make a leap with his career. [19:00] Patrick talks about how Profit Well started. [26:30] What was the development process like at Profit Well? [33:30] Why it’s important to deliver value and which products Profit Well offer

Ross Andrew Paquette is the founder of Maropost. Ross founded Maropost in 2011 as an email service provider, but it quickly grew beyond the original vision and helps simplify customer engagement for companies across the board with their technology. They became one of the fastest-growing companies in North America, without ever raising funding. Maropost is trusted by companies like the Golden State Warriors, Mercedes Benz, Livestrong, and The New York Post. They are also working to make philanthropy more efficient, by using their technology to power non-profits. MaropostCares is a nonprofit focused on giving endangered species a second chance, restoring ecosystems through conservation initiatives. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:20] Jeremy introduces his guest, Ross Andrew Paquette. [4:20] A challenging moment for Ross. [8:00] Proud moments along the way. [9:50] Ross shares a customer success story. [13:20] Closing thoughts. In this episode… Are you good at dealing with conflict or is that an area

Chris Gronkowski is the founder of Ice Shaker. Ice Shaker is a vacuum-insulated, stainless-steel protein shaker that holds ice for over 30 hours and is the chosen shaker bottle for people like Alex Rodriguez and Mark Cuban who are both investors, Marshawn Lynch and of course all the Gronkowski brothers - Glenn, Dan, Gordie and Rob. Chris is a former NFL fullback who played for the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts. He played college football at the University of Arizona. He was on the hit TV show Shark Tank and received an investment from Mark Cuban and Alex Rodriguez for 150K for 15% and just 1 year after being featured Ice Shaker grew from 1 product to over 80 SKUs. Today, you can find Ice Shaker in over 3,500 GNC locations and UFC gyms across the USA.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:50] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Chris Gronkowski. [3:50] Chris explains how his wife started a side gig that took off. [9:15] How did the business get so much early momentum? [11:20] What were the

Trace Ostergren is the founder of MudLrk. Trace first ventured to China when he was 15 years old, where he attended school and traveled extensively throughout Asia. Although many ideas were attempted prior to MudLrk (pronounced Mud-Lark), Trace is confident that his brand and its products most exemplify his goals and beliefs: to create remarkable food products that are beautifully crafted, good for you and good for the planet. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:41] Trace Ostergren joins the podcast to talk about his company, MudLrk. [2:10] What is Trace’s background? [4:30] Trace talks about some of the other products he has created. [6:20] Challenges and successes along the way. In this episode… Did you know that many leaders are paving the way and trying to get people to eat more plants? It’s true! With the rising concern of global warming and the need to find sustainable sources of food innovators are looking at plants to help us re-focus our food supplies. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you

Ryan Levesque is the Inc. 500 CEO of The ASK Method Company, and the #1 national best-selling author of “Ask,” which was named by Inc. as the #1 Marketing Book of the Year. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, and Entrepreneur and over 250,000 entrepreneurs subscribe to his email newsletter. Ryan is also a co-founder and investor in Bucket.io, a leading marketing funnel software for entrepreneurs. His latest book “Choose,” helps readers avoid making the single biggest mistake when starting a business. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Ryan Levesque. [5:45] Depth vs. frequency. [8:30] Do people really know what they want? [10:40] Why Ryan wrote his two books. [16:20] Trending and niche markets to avoid. [20:45] How to find an “Evergreen market.” [23:00] Leaders who have influenced Ryan. [26:00] Ryan talks about the challenge of coming up with book titles & book criticisms. [31:00] How did Ryan’s team help him create his book? [4

Ryan Farr is the founder of 4505 Meats. 4505 Meats began back in 2009 when Ryan, started frying up chicharrones in his home kitchen. Living in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco, Ryan was inspired by the many bodegas and shops that carried chicharrones and he thought that the snack would be a great use for the pork skins he often saw thrown away in butchery practices and restaurant kitchens. With his first kid on the way, Ryan decided to start making chicharrones at home and selling them to local bars for extra cash. The chicharrones quickly became infamous throughout the city and endearingly dubbed “crispy clouds of porkaliciousness.” Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Ryan Farr joins Jeremy to talk about 4505 Meats. [1:55] What was the product development process like? [5:30] Where to get 4505 Meats products. [6:20] Proud moments for Ryan. In this episode… What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “Pork skin?” Do you immediately think of the common delicious chip-like snack or are por

Mike and Jackie Nakamura are the founders of the Lovely Candy Company. Their journey started when Jackie asked her husband, Mike, to go on a quest for her favorite candy, but it was a special request – it needed to be consciously crafted with select ingredients, as well as gluten-free. What began then evolved into a plethora of delicious family favorite candies. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Mike and Jackie Nakamura join the podcast to talk about Lovely Candy. [3:15] How did Mike and Jackie come up with their flavors? [5:45] Mike talks about the challenges they’ve encountered. [7:00] Jackie and Mike talk about the proud moments. [8:30] Future plans for the Lovely Candy Company. In this episode… Do you know someone in your social circle who struggles with dietary restrictions? With all the advancement we’ve made with sugar-free and dairy free products, there are still many challenges for people who need gluten-free options - especially sweets! On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear

Molly Wilson is the founder of Molly&You, a woman-owned and operated gourmet powerhouse. Today you can find Molly&You beer bread mixes, beer cake mixes, party dip mixes and her hottest sensation – microwave brownie, cake, and muffin mixes for one – in amazing flavors. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:41] Molly Wilson joins the podcast to talk about creating beer bread. [2:00] How did Molly get started selling beer bread? Where Molly’s drive come from? [3:45] What products did Molly create to expand her line? [6:00] Molly shares some of the challenges and proud moments along the way. In this episode… Let’s face it, nothing worth having in life comes easy - this is especially true in business! Playing it safe and hoping for the best is not a sound business strategy. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from business leader and entrepreneur Molly Wilson. In her conversation with Jeremy, Molly explains how she got started selling beer bread, the decision that led her to make a bold

JJ Rademaekers is the founder and CEO of JJ’s Sweets. The idea for this company came to JJ in a dream he had one night in 2009. Inspired by the dream, JJ began experimenting with making delicious, natural sweets made from sustainably sourced, organic, healthier ingredients. What started as a candy stand at Boulder’s local farmer’s market has since grown into a thriving natural candy brand, with Cocomels occupying shelf space in more than 2,000 retailers around the country. In 2014, JJ’s Sweets further expanded our reach in the natural candy market with a line of Chocolate Covered Cocomels. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:44] JJ Rademaekers joins the podcast to talk about Cocomel. [2:45] What inspired JJ to create a candy business? [4:40] JJ talks about the product development process. [7:50] Challenges that JJ has faced along the way. [9:15] Some proud moments from JJ’s journey. In this episode… What comes to mind when you think of dairy-free candy? Does it conjure up images of your favourite snac

Steve Savage, founder and former CEO of Eco-Products Inc, formed 1908 Brands Inc. with the goal of growing it into one of the largest manufacturers of natural and sustainable products in the nation. 1908 marks the year in which Steve’s family donated the land that is now the Muir Woods to the US government, the foundation of the family to their ongoing passion for conservation and natural solutions. Under his leadership, Eco-Products won numerous environmental awards. From 2008 to 2011, Eco-Products was named one of INC Magazine’s fastest growing businesses.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:44] Steve Savage joins the podcast to talk about Thrive Tribe. [3:00] The most popular Thrive Tribe products. [4:30] Why does Thrive Tribe create palo-friendly foods? [6:10] Steve talks about taking his brand to the international marketplace. [7:30] What are some of the challenges that Steve and his brand has faced? [10:00] Proud moments from the journey. In this episode… When given a choice are you more or les

Bill Bauernfeind is the founder of RedHawk Food Group. RedHawk Food Group is dedicated to providing incredibly delicious and healthy foods to consumers of all ages. Formed in 2014 by experienced food and beverage business leaders and investment, financial and operating managers, RedHawk entered into a long term license agreement with Jamba Juice, Inc. to produce, market and sell a specialized line of Certified Organic, non-GMO fruit snacks that are made with real fruit and provide 100% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C in each serving. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:44] Bill Bauernfeind joins the podcast to talk about Jamba Fruit Snacks. [2:15] Bill talks about how they developed the flavors & the partnership with Jamba Juice. [4:15] How has this work differed from Bill’s work with Safeway and other retailers. [5:10] Bill’s proudest moment in business. In this episode… Have you ever wondered what it would be like to connect with a major brand for a strategic partnership? Does that s

Dr. Andrew Goldman is the co-founder of Good Day Chocolate. Andrew created the business with his longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur, Simeon Margolis. Good Day Chocolate creates candy-coated chocolate balls that contain taurine — said to boost neurological development — alongside caffeine from green tea extract. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:45] Jeremy introduces his guest, Dr. Andrew Goldman. [2:30] What were some of the early Good Day Chocolate products? [4:25] Andy shares some milestones they’ve achieved along the way. [5:45] Why it’s a good idea to avoid trendy products. [6:40] Closing thoughts from Andy and Jeremy. In this episode… How do trends and fads start? Is there some secret global group out there that decides and dictates the timing of certain fads? How do you think trends and fads start in your industry? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from business leader and innovator, Dr. Andrew Goldman. In his conversation with Jeremy, Andrew opens up about how he started G

Anthony Constantino is the co-founder of Sticker Mule; one of the most popular custom sticker websites with printing operations in the United States and Europe. Stickermule is the easiest and fastest ways to buy custom printed products. You can order in simply 60 seconds and they turn your design or illustrations into custom stickers, magnets, buttons, labels and packaging in a few days. Their customers have included Amazon, Nike, Google, Facebook, Netflix and many more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:50] Jeremy introduces his guest, Anthony Constantino. [4:45] Why does Sticker Mule allow small batch orders? [10:00] Anthony talks about connecting with GitHub. [12:30] Learning from customer feedback. [14:00] Anticipating customer needs. [16:00] An obsession with simplicity. [19:15] How did Anthony meet his business partner? What is that relationship like? [26:00] Anthony talks about how he sets his priorities and how they recruit employees. [29:10] Where did the name, Sticker Mule come from? [32:40

Dr. John and Debra Bruinsma are the founders of Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets. In 1995, Dr. John while leaving his dental office for the day and grabbed a sugar-free lollipop to enjoy on the ride home. That lollipop didn't even make it to the door before being thrown out. He thought, "We give these to our patients?" There had to be a better alternative! From there he went on a mission to develop the best tasting, sugar-free candy and Dr. John's was born! Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:45] Jeremy welcomes his guests, Dr. John and Debra Bruinsma. [3:00] Why the Bruinsma’s decided to add Xylitol to their product. [5:00] Some of the challenges they’ve faced along the way. [6:45] What was it like to have a product featured on Good Morning America? [9:45] John and Debra talk about what it is like working together. In this episode… Wouldn’t it be nice to have your cake and eat it too? If that cake or sweet snack is healthy too, then all the better! On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entre

Sayan Sarkar is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of the health supplement brand, InvigorateNOW Health Sciences. He is also the creator of Sark Media Direct, a direct marketing consultancy that specializes in helping entrepreneurs grow to seven figures and beyond in the health, e-commerce, and consulting agency industries. Sayan helps combine cutting edge online marketing strategies with traditional direct response marketing. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Martha Stewart, Organifi, Zenith Labs, and more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [3:45] Jeremy introduces his guest, Sayan Sarkar. [6:30] What is the Star Story Solution? [8:40] Sayan talks about his early career. [11:00] How learning to copy write helped turn things around for Sayan. [15:50] Sayan talks about working with Martha Stewart. [20:45] Why using the word, “Free” can help your message work. [23:40] A common mistake that many direct mail advertisers make. [28:45] Should you sell your product on Ama

Tom and Eric Healy are the father and son team behind The No Bake Cookie Co and AvoLov Avocado Chips. AvoLov’s chips are made from real hass avocados, dried to a crisp and seasoned to perfection. The No-Bake Cookie Company is based in Bend, Oregon, the lifelong home of founder, Carol Healy. Both Carol and her husband Tom grew up in the small community located in the heart of Oregon, at the base of the Cascade Mountains. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:45] Tom Healy joins Jeremy to talk about The No-Bake Cookie. [2:10] Who was the first customer? How did they expand production? [3:30] Tom talks about getting The No-Bake Cookie featured on QVC. [4:00] Tom’s son, Eric joins Jeremy to talk about Avocado Chips. [6:15] Where can you find Avocado Chips? What is Eric proud of from the journey? In this episode… Remember when the days when the things you snacked on were made from simple ingredients? These days, there’s no telling what number of lab-grown chemicals and ingredients are used in the snacks we f

Alex Bates has spent the last decade bringing artificial intelligence and machine learning to the forefront of the industrial market. In 2016, Alex sold his company, Mtell to AspenTech for $38 million. Unlike most tech startups, Alex and his co-founder raised only $1m in funding and maintained ownership of the majority of the company. As part of the acquisition, Alex had to stay with AspenTech for two years. Now, he's dedicating his life to driving AI tech forward. Alex wrote his book, "Augmented Mind: Al, Superhumans and the Next Economic Revolution", he is an active angel investor, and he is a partner in AI incubator The Sandbox.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [3:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Alex Bates. [5:15] What is the difference between AI and IA? Where did Mtelligence come from? [13:50] How did Alex and his team approach larger organizations? [15:45] Alex talks about how the business grew. How did they choose which product to focus on? [19:15] The highs and lows of a startup. [21:30] Alex