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Tony Migacz is the Founder and President of Cheesewich. Cheesewich was designed with today’s fast-paced health-conscious consumer in mind. Healthy low-carb and gluten-free meals are not always readily available. However, Cheesewich prides itself in bringing healthy snacks to moms looking for great lunch alternatives for their children, busy laymen needing high protein fuel and executives craving that high energy to make that next risky deal. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Tony Migacz joins the podcast to talk about Cheesewich. [2:30] What got Tony into the food business? What was the first Cheesewich? [4:45] A proud moment from Tony’s journey. In this episode… Do you have a good idea you’ve been sitting on for several years? When will you take action on that good idea? What is holding you back? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader, Tony Migacz. In his conversation with Jeremy, Tony talks about how he got started in the food industry, why it to

Howard Marks is the co-founder of StartEngine, a premier equity crowdfunding platform. They connect investors with tomorrow’s progressive companies. StartEngine aims to revolutionize the startup business model by helping individuals invest in private companies on a public platform helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Howard Marks. [2:20] What did the gaming industry look like in the early 90’s? [8:00] How did Howard get involved in the gaming industry? [13:40] Howard talks about how StartEngine started. [15:50] Who works with StartEngine? [18:00] What it takes to raise money for startups. [20:10] Howard talks about the future of StartEngine. [23:00] The lowest moment and proudest moment in business for Howard. In this episode… Can you imagine a business built around helping startups get the funding they need? Why do startup entrepreneurs need help? Why can’t they get the funding they need on their own? On this episode of Inspi

James Cruickshank is the founder and CEO of Treeting Cards. James came up with the idea for Treeting Cards when he was seven due to the deeply felt injustice of his mom not buying him an Xbox. James’ cards are filled with unexpected twists and turns and are a true reflection of what he loves to do most —make people laugh! His little brother, Jack, with his unrefined and outlandish humor, contributes a lot of ideas as well and works as his right-hand man. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:44] James Cruickshank joins the podcast to talk about his product, Treeting Cards. [3:50] What was the first version of Treeting Cards? What do people use it for? [5:40] How does James spend his time? Where do the ideas come from? [7:40] What are some of the challenges of running the business? [9:20] The proudest moment for James. In this episode… What if there was a way to send a funny card with treats built in? Sounds like a kid’s dream come true! That is because it is a kid’s dream come true, specifically, one ki

Cory Warfield is the co-founder of ShedWool. ShedWool is an employee scheduling and workforce management software company. What that means is they help staff at companies fill a shift or take on an additional shift. So if someone works at a restaurant they don't have to call all their buddies to see who can cover for them. They can put it in the ShedWool schedule and someone can pick up the shift easily. Early on they were able to work with companies like IBM, American Airlines, BP, Four Seasons and several other high-profile companies. Cory worked in the hospitality industry for years where he saw the need for a scheduling app. He is also the co-founder of Mentor You Global which is a pro bono consulting platform.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [3:20] Jeremy introduces his guest, Cory Warfield. [5:30] Where did the idea for ShedWool come from? [11:40] What caused Cory and the ShedWool team to change their price model? [15:00] Cory talks about their early free model. [20:00] How client feedback help

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. [5:00] Alex talks about getting into a “Flow state.” [8:45] What is Alex’s favorite aspect of his book, “Augmented Mind?” [12:00] Alex shares a low moment from his career. [14:45] A proud moment from Alex’s career. In this episode… Did you know that one of the most important lessons a leader c

Tim Sinclair is the founder of Ringr.com. Ringr allows you to record a conversation with anyone, anywhere in the world and have it sound like you are in the same room. Users of Ringr have interviewed Emmy award winners, New York Time best sellers, CEOS, athletes and many more. You may have heard him describing the taste of a Sausage McMuffin, interviewing guests on radio, television, and podcasts, or introducing the world's most popular athlete to a stadium filled with 60,000 screaming fans. By now Tim's voice has been heard by millions around the world and he has worked with companies like Audi, McDonald's, the Indiana Pacers, the University of IL and many more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [2:00] Jeremy introduces his guest, Tim Sinclair. [4:00] Where did the idea for Ringr come from? [6:00] How did Tim gather the team he needed to create Ringr? [8:20] What was Tim’s pitch to investors? What did he discover with his research? [10:30] The difference between feedback from radio hosts and podcast ho

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. Sayan has a knack for finding the “low hanging fruit” in his clients’ businesses with newspaper or radio ads, affiliate marketing or direct mail. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [3:45] Jeremy introduces his guest, Sayan Sarkar. [6:30] Sayan talks about the lowest moment in his career. [8:45] How losing 75 pounds helped Sayan gain self-confidence. [12:30] When did Sayan end up quitting his finance job? What systems did he put in place in his business? In this

Chad Collins is the co-founder of Open World Events. They have one of the clearest and best tag lines, “We produce massive family events.” In 2014, they launched, Brick Fest Live which is the #1 touring Lego event in the world and brings hands-on Lego attractions and exhibits. They often have more than 20,000 people show up to each of the shows. They launched Minefaire which is an official Minecraft community event that brings Minecraft players together for an immersive experience. They also have the Young Innovators Fair which is a K-12 STEM Event where attendees explore the latest in science and tech. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Chad Collins. [3:30] Chad talks about his experience exploring Legos and YouTube with his daughter. [6:30] How did Chad grow his YouTube channel’s subscription and views? [11:45] The very first Brick Fest Live event. [14:10] How did Chad navigate the YouTube channel and working a full-time job? [16:45] Chad talks about that moment he q

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. [4:00] Anthony talks about his experience wrestling as a kid. [7:00] What motivates Anthony? [10:00] The lowest moment in Anthony’s career. [13:00] Anthony shares a proud moment in his career. In this episode… Some call it grit, some call it perseverance, but at the end of the day, we all need to learn the lesson never to give up. When did you learn this valuable lesson in your life? Did you come to it early on or later in life? On this episode

Tom Ross is the founder and CEO of Design Cuts. He has built an audience of 400,000 designers and grew the business to multiple 7 figures with more than 16 full-time staff. He is also one of the hosts of The Honest Designers Show which is one of the most popular shows in the design community and host of The Honest Entrepreneur Show where he gives a candid look at the life of an entrepreneur. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Tom Ross. [3:15] Tom talks about the “Dark Side” of the entrepreneurial life. [10:30] How did Tom turn things around for his health and his business? [14:30] What did Tom learn from his father? [19:00] How do you build highly engaged communities? [21:00] What does it take to wow customers? [24:00] Why branding and website design is so important. [28:30] Tom talks about what they feature on Design Cuts. [31:20] Who should be using Design Cuts? [36:15] Creating value for your target audience. [39:00] Tom talks about some of the clients that he has w

Cory Warfield is the co-founder of ShedWool. ShedWool is an employee scheduling and workforce management software company. What that means is they help staff at companies fill a shift or take on an additional shift. So if someone works at a restaurant they don't have to call all their buddies to see who can cover for them. They can put it in the ShedWool schedule and someone can pick up the shift easily. Early on they were able to work with companies like IBM, American Airlines, BP, Four Seasons and several other high-profile companies. Cory worked in the hospitality industry for years where he saw the need for a scheduling app. He is also the co-founder of Mentor You Global which is a pro bono consulting platform. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [3:20] Jeremy introduces his guest, Cory Warfield. [6:30] A low moment in business for Cory. [10:20] Why Cory turned down a buy out offer. [12:30] Closing thoughts from Cory. In this episode… Are fame, fortune, and the life of an entrepreneur as good as the

Stephan Aarstol is the founder of Tower Paddle Boards and the No Middle Man Project. Founded in 2010 and funded by billionaire Mark Cuban, Tower Paddle Boards is one of the biggest success stories in Shark Tank history. With only $100K in lifetime sales at the time of the pitch, Mark Cuban invested just $150K, and since then Tower has done over $30M in sales. Tower was the #1 brand out of over 2 million 3rd party sellers signed up for the pilot Amazon Exclusives program. They also have branched into Tower Electric Bikes and Tower Beach Club. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Stephan Aarstol. [3:00] Before and after Tower’s Shark Tank appearance. [7:40] Jeremy and Stephan talk about their paddle boarding experiences. [9:30] What does it take to capitalize on an ecommerce idea like e-bikes? [11:45] Stephan talks about Tower’s branding. [14:30] How Mark Cuban reacted to the 5 Hour Workday & other ideas from Stephan. [18:20] Stephan talks about the “No Middleman” plat

Susie Allport is the founder of Susie’s Smart Cookies. Susie started baking omega-3 rich cookies for her family shortly after writing her book, “The Queen Of Fats,” a history of the omega-3 fatty acid research. She used the fact that flaxseed meal, walnuts, and canola oil are rich in omega-3s to adapt favorite family recipes. Soon friends were asking her for her delicious and satisfying treats. Thus a science writer became a baker, and Susie's Smart Cookie was born. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Susie Allport. [4:00] Why is it so important to consume Omega-3 Fatty Acids? [6:00] Susie talks about the cookies she’s created. [8:00] What flavors are available? Where do the Omega-3’s come? [10:00] How did the entrepreneurship society help Susie? Challenges and milestones. In this episode… Did you know that your diet is most likely lacking in essential fats like Omega-3’s and Omega-6’s? The fact is, most Americans don’t consume enough green vegetables or the meat of an

Jason Miles is the founder of Pixie Faire. He started a family business with his wife at the time called Liberty Jane at their kitchen table in 2008. In 2013 they launched Pixie Faire, which has become the world's largest online marketplace in their niche. The site averages 50-60 thousand transactions a month and they have had over 2million of their patterns downloaded. People describe Jason’s wife, Cinnamon Miles as “the Vera Wang of the 18-inch crowd.” In 2014 Jason retired from a 20-year career in non-profit management to work on the business full-time. They also started Sew Powerful a non-profit organization focused on creating purposeful products at a sewing cooperative in Zambia. Jason has several bestselling books published by McGraw-Hill on social media, “Instagram Power”, “Youtube Marketing Power”, “Pinterest Power.” He is also one of the most popular ecommerce instructors on Udemy. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jason Miles. [3:15] Jason talks about how h

Gabe Carimi was selected in the first round of the NFL draft and received the Outland Trophy. He is currently a full-time fitness enthusiast with the before and after photos to prove it! His dedication to improving his lifestyle and diet led to the creation of Stryve. He has a beautiful wife, Danielle, who is a fitness warrior in her own right, as well as two cute kiddos. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Gabe Carimi joins Jeremy to talk about Stryve Biltong Snacks. [2:15] What were the first products released? What challenges did they face early on? [4:30] Gabe talks about his proudest moment in business. In this episode… How do you create a delicious and healthy beef snack? Is there something out there better for you than just plain old beef jerky? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entertainer and innovator Gabe Carimi. In his conversation with Jeremy, Gabe opens up about creating biltong beef snacks, how he went from an NFL career to co-founding a snack food company, chall

Dr. Steve Sudell is the creator of the Neck Hammock. The Neck Hammock is a simple, portable, FDA-approved medical device that attaches to any door, rail, or pole and helps with neck pain relief in ten minutes or less. Dr. Sudell and his team have achieved significant success on both Kickstarter and Indiegogo raising over $1.6 million and selling over 30,000 units in a short period of time. In fact, The Neck Hammock was ranked in the top 1% of all crowdfunding campaigns worldwide. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Dr. Steve Sudell. [2:45] Steve talks about the inspiration for the Neck Hammock. [5:00] How did Steve get started with creating products? [8:30] What led Steve to work in the medical field? [10:20] How has the Neck Hammock evolved? [12:30] Why did Steve take the Neck Hammock to the crowdfunding community? [14:30] Taking the Neck Hammock to a wider audience and dealing with knock-offs. [19:30] Resources for dealing with intellectual property and copyright issu

Diana Stobo is a nationally recognized health and nutrition expert, a leading raw food chef, and lifestyle coach. She is also an entrepreneur who has launched successful products and businesses in the health, wellness and food categories, including most recently, Truth Bar. As Truth Bar Founder and Lead Formulator, Diana combines her passion for entrepreneurship and innovation with her love of food and nutrition. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Diana Stobo joins the podcast to talk about the Truth Bar. [2:15] What flavor options are available for the Truth Bar? Where can you get it? [3:50] Challenges to creating a health bar and bringing it to market. [5:00] Proud moments in business for Diana. In this episode… When was the last time you took a critical look at your health and wellness goals? Have you been putting off addressing your health lately? What will it take to get you headed in the right direction? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Diana

Travis Rosser is the co-founder of Kajabi and has sold his stake in the company. Travis worked in the software space in corporate America for over ten years. After he realized he wasn't cut out for the cubical world, he looked for another opportunity and discovered the education tech space. He started developing at night (while working a full-time job). They launched the beta in early 2010. To date over 10,000 customers have used the Kajabi software. They went from bootstrapped to making multiple millions each year. Travis is also the author of the book, “You INC. : The step by step guide for finding a business within you.” Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Travis Rosser. [4:20] Travis talks about his decision to jump in and start Kajabi. [8:15] What was the first version of Kajabi like? [12:00] Early hiccups with Kajabi. [15:30] How did they create a pricing platform? [18:20] Travis’ favourite story from his book, “You, Inc.” [21:00] Why did users stick with Kajabi?

Rob Nelson is the founder of Big League Chew. Big League Chew started from humble beginnings in the Portland Mavericks bullpen in 1977. For more than 35 years, the iconic pouches packed with shredded, flavorful bubble gum have become the preferred chewing gum for all ages having sold more than 800 million pouches to date. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Rob Nelson joins Jeremy to talk about his product, Big League Chew. [3:30] How did the product take off? [5:20] Rob talks about the different flavours they’ve come up with over the years. [7:00] The positive impact that Big League Chew has had. In this episode… How can businesses create a positive impact on society? Is that a practical expectation to have or just a nice byproduct? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator Rob Nelson. In his conversation with Jeremy, Rob opens up about how he developed Big League Chew, what caused the product to take off, the different flavour variations they’ve had over th

Nate Lind is the founder of Adsum, the Legends mastermind group, and a multi-million dollar ecommerce company selling hair care products for women and men. He has had a fascinating journey going from canning pack house to his education at the art institute to a junior programmer to selling and buying 50 million dollars of real estate to consultant for fortune 500 banks to multimillion dollar ecommerce company to Adsum. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:35] Jeremy introduces his guest, Nate Lind. [3:00] Nate opens up about his childhood. [8:00] The myth of balance and how to be present with your family. [13:20] Nate talks about his first job. [19:00] Why it’s important to understand how you tick. [22:45] What are Nate’s superpowers? [24:15] Nate talks about how he’s organized his business & his best hire. [31:30] How Nate got Adsum off of the ground. [39:00] What does Online Seller Summit offer to business leaders? [46:20] Why it’s important to have a collaborative mindset. [49:00] Nate talks abou