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Today we have Mike Pavlish a top copywriter for nutritional supplements, health products, and information. Since 1988 his copywriting skills have helped to sell $418 million worth of nutritional supplements and health products. He has worked with Proactive, Jay Abraham, Gary Halbert, Campbell's Soup, Phillips Publishing, and many more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:20] Jeremy introduces his guest, Mike Pavlish. [2:15] What did Mike want to be when he was a kid? [5:00] Mike talks about the natural health supplements company he use to own. [7:30] What criteria does Mike look at for a successful product? In this episode… No one really wants to be a business leader when they are a kid, right? WRONG! Not only did Mike Pavlish want to be a business leader when he was a young kid, he had that entrepreneurial drive. His parents tell the story of watching Mike as a young teen, rewrite magazine advertisements. It’s no wonder that with this drive from a young age, Mike wound up as a leader in the world of

Today we have Steve Weiss CEO and Co-Founder of Mutesix. In just under three years they have built a team of over twenty people and their company uses online advertising like Facebook and google Ads for eCommerce customer acquisition. They help build high volume lead generation funnels. Basically, they help get businesses more customers! They have worked with brands and companies like meUndies, USA Today, HeadSpace and much more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:57] Jeremy introduces his guest, Steve Weiss. [2:00] Steve talks about his time as a stand up comic. [6:00] Why Steve has a chip on his shoulder. [9:00] Steve shares how he met his business partner, Dan. [11:00] How Steve and his team serve the nutraceuticals industry. [18:00] Results Steve and his team were able to get for Preheels. [22:00] Where does the customer go after seeing one of Steve’s ads? [24:00] Why discounting your product should be your LAST resort. [27:00] How add-ons and bundles help sell products. [30:00] Giving away a prod

Joe Barton is the founder of Barton Publishing that is one of the top digital publishers of natural health solutions and home remedies, with over 1 million books sold—including the bestselling Diabetes Solution Kit, flagship natural health newsletter Home Cures That Work and publisher of Wholetones Healing Frequency Music. Joe was a former accountant who founded Barton Publishing in 2004 from a tiny basement office with no windows or light from the outside world. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:57] Jeremy introduces his guest, Joe Barton. [1:50] Joe talks about the resilience of his company. [3:30] How Joe’s kids are making their own way. [7:00] Joe shares about a cause he is passionate about. In this episode… With so much of the pain and suffering in the world today, what would fostering hope really look like? Is there even any point to try and do good in the world? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader, Jo Barton as he shares why he hasn’t given u

PJ Jonas is the founder of Goat Milk Stuff which she built in her kitchen into a multi-million dollar business. Her goat milk products business has been featured on The Today Show, The Doctors, and in Oprah Magazine. She runs a farm and is a mother of eight. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:00] I introduce my guest, PJ Jonas. [2:00] What is the youngest person role? [4:00] PJ’s typical day. [9:00] PJ and her husband’s roles in the business. [11:00] Why Goat Milk? [14:30] How PJ got the business started at craft shows. [18:00] How YOU can empower your kids! [22:30] Some of PJ’s favorite books. [25:00] Finding the right people to join the team. [27:00] Expanding to a higher capacity farm. [31:00] Lessons from managing cashflow wisely and what products work. [37:00] How PJ and her family make business decisions. [39:00] Launching a new product. [46:00] How PJ ended up on a farm. [51:00] Deciding when to grow and how fast. [54:30] The lowest point and highest point in business so far. [57:00] What else 

Marc Werner is the founder of Nature’s Sleep and GhostBed.com. He founded the company in 2001 and grew it to over 11 factory and warehouse locations worldwide in the US, Brazil, and Spain. They have sold millions of mattresses and offer a 20-year warranty. He learned the value of maintaining high-quality products from his family of inventors and innovators. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:00] Jeremy introduces his guest, Marc Werner. [1:50] Marc talks about how he got started. [4:00] Why did Marc start Ghostbed? [7:30] Adjusting to industry trends. [10:00] Building a quality team. [13:30] Software that Marc and his team use. [16:00] The lowest and proudest moments in business for Marc. In this episode… What steps will your company take to adapt to industry trends? Let’s face it, the marketplace is evolving. With the likes of Amazon, and others changing the landscape of retail, businesses have to adapt and adjust or fade away. On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from Marc Werner as he

Ashley Drummonds is the founder of ABS Protein Pancakes. She has been featured on Shark Tank, the Home Shopping Network, Forbes.com, and much more. In over two years she has sold more than $500,000 worth of pancake mix. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:05] Jeremy’s introduction to his guest, Ashley Drummonds. [2:00] Ashley talks about how ABS Pancakes began. [5:30] A message of body positivity and self esteem. [12:00] How Ashley connected to a positive message. [15:30] Ashley talks about how she perfected the ABS Pancakes recipe. [21:00] How Ashley tests new products and how she secured fulfillment. [27:30] Ashley describes how she prepared her business before Shark Tank. [32:00] How Ashley grew the business and it’s exposure before Shark Tank. [40:00] Tools that have helped Ashley along the way. [42:30] The post Shark Tank impact. [45:00] The proudest point and the lowest point on the journey. In this episode… You’d think with all of our advanced technology we’d have more options when it comes to

Today we have Paul Bigham one of the top direct response marketers and founder of the Bigham Agency. Summed up in a nutshell --Paul Bigham helps make it easy for people to feed the hungry, house the homeless, clothe the naked and heal the sick. No small feat. Brian Kurtz introduced Paul at a VIP Titan dinner as the largest non-Jewish contributor to the state of Israel. He has raised over a billion dollars for the state of Israel through direct mail. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:00] Jeremy introduces his guest, Paul Bigham. [2:00] Paul talks about the three options he gives people. [7:00] What did Paul want to be when he was younger? [9:00] How Paul got into the world of direct response marketing. [13:00] Paul talks about leaving a legacy. [20:30] How customer service allowed Paul to meet his wife. [23:00] Lessons from a successful and long lasting marriage. In this episode… Have you ever thought about your role in leaving a legacy? What does leaving a legacy mean to you? Is it something that is

Today we have Jake Kloberdanz coFounder and CEO of One Hope, a brand with a mission to serve the world. The company started with an award-winning wine brand OneHopeWine.com and has since expanded into gourmet coffee and other gifts. They have gone from 0 to selling over 750,000 bottles a year since its inception. On the serving the world side of things, One Hope has donated more than $2M to date, helping to provide over 1.1 million meals to people in need, plant 56,000 trees, and much more.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:05] Jeremy’s introduction to his guest to Jake Kloberdanz. [5:00] The beginning of Jake’s journey to connect business with social good. [8:30] Jake talks about his mom’s influence on his journey. [12:30] What did Jake want to do when he was younger? [15:00] The beginnings of One Hope Wine. [23:00] Jake tells the story of recruiting a team for One Hope Wine. [28:30] Building the One Hope Wine brand. [33:00] What is Via One Hope? In this episode… What if you could drink a glass of

Lindsey Laurain is the founder of Ezpz where she has created silicone placemat products that suctions to the table like the Happy Mat. After leaving corporate America, she built Ezpz into a multi-million dollar business in a short time and has been featured on the hit TV show Shark Tank. She does all of this while raising her three wild boys and four if you count her husband. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:05] Jeremy’s introduction to his guest, Lindsey Laurain. [3:00] Lindsey tells her story. [8:15] Lindsey’s Shark Tank experience before and after. [12:30] Software and tools that Lindsay and her team use. In this episode… How would you respond to a business crisis? Can you remember a time when your heart sank and you started to panic because of an issue that came up with your business? Imagine getting the notification that someone has hijacked the project that you’ve poured your heart and soul into. How would you respond? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and bus

Today we have Eric Bandholz coFounder of Beardbrand. They sell products for the bearded lifestyle such as beard oils, beard wash, beard softener, beard combs. They have built the company to over $120K per month in revenue and were featured on the hit TV series Shark Tank and even had Lori touch his beard.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Jeremy’s introduction to his guest, Eric Bandholz. [3:00] Eric talks about going to a beard competition. [8:00] What is Urban Beardsman all about? [10:30] Eric talks about growing a YouTube presence. [14:00] Sharing personal struggles in public. [18:00] Eric talks about participating in Shark Tank. [25:30] What are the best selling products? What does Eric use personally? [29:30] From content creation to product creation. [34:00] Expanding growth and creating new products. [38:00] Connecting with suppliers and vendors. [41:00] Responding to customer feedback. [43:00] Eric talks about “Black Marble.” [47:00] What has worked best to increase sales? [52:30] The b

Ray Nolan is one of Irelands most successful internet entrepreneurs. He founded Raven Computing (later known as Coretime Ltd) in 1989. Coretime Ltd was sold to Sage in 2004. In 1999, he founded the hugely successful online room reservation group Hostelworld.com. It was a leading worldwide brand with distribution contracts in 170 countries and more than 12MM visitors a month. He sold it in November 2009, returning more than $500MM on just $150K total investment. Ray is also the former chairman of Skyscanner. He founded and is acting CEO for XSellco Software, they provide market-leading eCommerce SaaS tools. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:50] Jeremy’s introduction to his guest, Ray Nolan. [2:00] Stories from Ray’s days in the travel industry. [5:00] Adjusting from customer feedback. [11:00] Kissing Frogs to find the Prince. [15:00] The advantage of being a Irish Entrenpuner. [19:00] Why does Ray only have 9 toes? In this episode… There are few things more frustrating than being ignored. But in toda

Colt Cobana, once a professional WWE wrestler, has the longest running wrestler to wrestler podcast in existence. He has been doing The Art of Wrestling podcast weekly since 2010 and has interviewed people like CM Punk, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and many more. He has been entertaining crowds around the world as a professional wrestler for over 17 years, in Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, Mexico and all over the US. He even wrestles in cult underground places like Insane Clown Posse’s Gathering of the Juggalos. He has been featured on Marc Maron’s podcast and a cartoon version of Scott is even on a billboard off the highway here in Chicago. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Jeremy’s introduction to his guest, Colt Cabana. [8:30] How did Colt get involved with the Insane Clown Posse? [10:30] Colt talks about the challenges and risks he endures physically. [12:30] A visit to India gives perspective. [16:00] The most hostile environment Colt has wrestled in. [19:30] At what point did Colt start his

Today we have Elliot Moskow co-founder of Pricefalls, LLC where he currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Pricefalls employs a subscription-based model for online retailers and has been growing rapidly. They have raised over $4million in venture funding and has received coverage by FOX Business, Forbes, The Chicago Sun Times, and TechCrunch. Elliot graduated in May 2010 from Bates College majoring in Economics and in June 2013 from Lee Business School with his MBA. He is currently enrolled in the Evening Program at the William S. Boyd School of Law. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:45] Jeremy introduces his guest, Elliot Moskow. [1:15] How Price Falls started. [2:40] Elliot talks about how his father influenced him. [3:40] Common mistakes among ecommerce leaders. [4:30] How to boost sales. [4:50] Price Falls’ biggest success so far. [5:10] The importance of valuing your customer base. [5:40] Building brand recognition. [6:10] Proudest moment for Elliot so far. In this episode… Wo

Ray Nolan is one of Irelands most successful internet entrepreneurs. He founded Raven Computing (later known as Coretime Ltd) in 1989. Coretime Ltd was sold to Sage in 2004. In 1999, he founded the hugely successful online room reservation group Hostelworld.com. It was a leading worldwide brand with distribution contracts in 170 countries and more than 12MM visitors a month. He sold it in November 2009, returning more than $500MM on just $150K total investment. Ray is also the former chairman of Skyscanner. He founded and is acting CEO for XSellco Software, they provide market-leading eCommerce SaaS tools.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:50] Jeremy’s introduction to his guest, Ray Nolan. [2:00] What is going on with Xsellco? [3:50] Trends that Ray sees in the ecommerce industry. [7:00] How did Xsellco get started? [12:30] How does Ray manage his time? [15:30] Ray talks about rolling out successful products. [19:00] Bootstrapping vs. Raising Money when starting a business. [23:00] Ray talks about b

Today we have Chad Rubin, disruptor, CEO of Think Crucial and Skubana. He's an investor, author, and dropper of gold nuggets helping sellers tune out the noise. Skubana solves the most serious problems of order processing and inventory management that cause millions of dollars in losses for e-commerce sellers every year. The result is an e-commerce acceleration platform that has invented a categorically new breed of product: an enterprise-grade, all-in-one cloud portal scalable enough to accommodate small, medium AND enterprise e-commerce companies, all for a fraction of the cost. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:35] Jeremy’s introduction to his guest, Chad Rubin. [1:00] Biggest tip from Chad to increase sales. [1:30] What issues does Skubana solve? [2:00] The biggest mistake ecommerce entrepreneur make. In this episode… Most business leaders are always on the lookout for tips to increase sales. Depending on the leader you ask, you’ll get a wide range of responses. On this episode of Inspired Insid

Today we have Ed O’Keefe, Father of seven, grew up in a household of 13 children. He is the author of the book, “Time Collapsing! The New Art of Speed, Money, Power, and Meaning!” He has used his time collapsing methods to leap to the top of industries. He has started multiple companies from scratch to multiple seven and even eight figures. In dentistry, Ed sold over $50,000,000 in marketing systems and seminars. He started Marine Essentials and has sold over $60,000,000 in health supplements. On top of having seven kids and running the businesses mentioned, Ed was a Kokoro 40 Graduate! A 51-hour mini-hell week created by commander Mark Divine. Ed also runs a podcast, the "Ed O'Keefe Show" and invests in KNOWfoods.com a health food company that is disrupting the food industry. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:55] Jeremy introduces today’s guest, Ed O’Keefe. [2:30] What is Know Foods? [4:30] Hell on the Hill. [10:30] Pushing through pain. [13:00] What is Kokoro Camp? [25:00] Tapping into inner streng

  Today we have Tom Sanders, founder of Our Pampered Home. They were ranked among the Top 100 sellers overall on Amazon and have had over 212,756 reviews. Our Pampered Home has experienced year over year growth of over 40% for the past 12 years and has grown into one of the top online retailers. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:42] Jeremy’s introduction to his guest, Tom Sanders. [1:40] Tom talks about the best selling products and trends he’s seen. [5:00] Tips to increase eCommerce sales and business success. [9:20] The proudest moment for Tom in business. [13:30] The impact that Tom’s wife has had on the business. In this episode… You’ve heard the old adage, “Work hard, play hard.” It may sound kind of funny but many successful professionals know that in order to keep the momentum going in business you have to know what your personal reward will be. What are you working toward? What will you treat yourself to once you’ve hit your goal? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from busines

Today we have Brandon Checketts co-founder of seller labs with Paul Johnson. They make awesome tools for E-commerce Sellers including Feedback Genius, Snagshout, and Scope. Brandon also founded BookScouter.com that is responsible for tens of millions of dollars of book buyback sales annually. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Jeremy’s introduction to his guest, Brandon Checketts. [1:30] Brandon talks about the success and growth of Bookscouter. [11:20] How Brandon and Paul connected and starting working together. [14:00] Brandon talks about how he started to branch out in the e-commerce space. [16:00] The first software developed; Feedback Genius. [22:30] Common mistakes sellers make when communicating with their customers. [27:00] Brandon talks about how they started to develop SnagShout. [35:00] The Death of Super URLS. [38:00] What is Scope? [43:45] Common e-commerce mistakes. [49:00] Challenges that Brandon and his company ran into developing software. [51:30] Brandon talks about how he runs

Scott Margolius is the founder of feedbackrepair.com where he helps protect Amazon and eBay sellers from bad reviews and works to get them removed. He has helped clean up nightmare situations for sellers accounts and has dealt with products getting banned. Scott spent 15 years as COO at FIMCO, a marketing and customer service company. He is a top rated eBay power seller and has been among the top 25 percent of sellers on Amazon for the holiday season. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:37] Jeremy’s introduction to his guest, Scott Margolius. [3:40] How Scott was able to help a client expand his operation. [5:40] Creating the time to help others. [8:00] Take your personal advantage and leverage it for successful results. In this episode… Everyone has a unique advantage they have to offer. Can you articulate the unique advantage that you have to offer? For some individuals, it takes a long time to discover how to leverage their unique advantage in a professional setting. On this episode of Inspired Ins

Megan Reamer is the founder of the potato chip company Jackson's Honest. She sells them all over the US and in eight countries in places like Whole Foods, Bed Bath and Beyond, Woodman's to name a few. Early on they were even selected by the Academy Awards to be an exclusive snack food for the green room, executive suites, and backstage. Megan is a mother of four and the company was inspired by their son Jackson's illness. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Megan Reamer. [3:30] Megan talks about her son, Jackson’s illness. [17:20] How did Megan and her family start their chips company? [30:00] Megan talks about increasing production. [33:00] The difficulty of pricing their product. [36:00] Expanding distribution. [42:30] What Megan wishes she would have known in when they started out. [44:40] How do Megan and her family compete in the marketplace? [46:00] Hiring on new employees. [50:00] Tools and software Megan and her team uses. [51:40] Introducing new flavors and res