Business And Bourbon With Ronnell Richards

*We had some tech difficulties but decided to run anyway, this story is just too powerful to shelve* Ike’s story of redemption and recovery is inspiring and honest. Successful businesses, bankruptcies and legal troubles. This is one of the realest stories of entrepreneurship you will hear and need to hear.

Season 3 Opener!! Kelly & Joy are childhood friends and business partners. Join us on our first ever Episode with two guests. What’s it like to be in business with your best friend. Is it a good idea? Can love fix all things?

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Sam is a PhD Chemist who decided to put his education to work as an Entrepreneur, so he opened a Gym...  Yup you heard right.  This episode is about the true reason we venture into Entrepreneurship, Freedom.  The freedom to be better Spouses, Parents, Human Beings.  That's Sam's driver and that of many successful Entrepreneurs.  Check out this episode for his story and some great tips for your business and fitness routine too.

Randall Blizzard is a self-taught wizard of video production.   His company RCR Video boasts some pretty impressive companies as clients.  In this episode, he shares his uncommon road to building his company and gives insider tips for how to produce a great video.  In true B&B style, you can expect an off the wall story or two that you didn't see coming.   

What happens when the Universe gives you exactly what you want but not exactly when you want it? Tim got that opportunity to pursue his dream but at the cost of his financial security and potential relationship. What happens next?

Nick Huber started his first company while a full-time student-athlete at a very prestigious University known for its rigorous academic standards.  He and his partner grew that successful business, in-between training, competing and studying, wow. How did he do it?  What makes him so special?  Of all his life experience he can sum up where his drive and work ethic comes from.  A seventh-grade experience mowing lawns for his Dad.  It's one of the best stories we've heard on B&B on the impact parents and caregivers can have in the direction of a child's life. In this episode, we talk about what prepared Nick for success and the challenges that lay ahead.  He drops some major knowledge that anyone with Entrepreneurial aspirations can benefit from

This episode dives into the importance of learning from life experiences. How building up “scar tissue” makes us stronger and better prepared for success. Successful Entrepreneur and Executive Sales Coach, Randy Riemersma shares his wisdom of success and overcoming adversity. He likes to say he’s the “before” picture but I think he’s the picture of “real” success. It’s not perfect but it’s honest, authentic and something we have to work to earn.

What happens when you get two lifelong sales guys in a bar with a couple of mics? Well... here’s a couple of the topics. Hitler, Kids Soccer, Freedom, Travis Scott and Skiing?? This is one of the most entertaining and educating episodes we’ve done. It’s hilarious and eye opening.

So you've created a great plan.  You did all your research and due diligence.  You vetted it out and know that it's a winner.  All that is left is EXECUTION.... Then life throws you a curveball or sucker punch.  Now what?  Life events can change the trajectory of our lives either for good or bad all depending on how we handle them. This week's episode is about handling those life events.  How do we navigate them and use those experience to fuel our success.

Humboldt County California is known for hippies, outlaws, disappearing people and some of the stickyickyist strains of Marijuana.  What it's not so much known for is producing some really talented people who have a bigger mission than just money.  June Moore is one of those people and she's a Marketing Whiz who makes her home in middle America not because she has to but because she chooses to. June is part of a wave of amazingly talented professionals who are leveraging technology and old fashioned relationship-building to help build great business communities in cities like Missoula, Tulsa, Salt Lake City, Raleigh and so many more.   June shares her great story from Humboldt and beyond and drops serious wisdom and marketing gems.  

What is a Serial Entrepreneur?  To me, it is someone with imagination, great intuition, and passion for business.  A passion for all businesses.  A creator with creativity, talent, and courage to execute their ideas.  I invited a real Serial Entrepreneur to the bar to sit down and talk about his journey.  What motivates him, what's been his secret to success, what mistakes has he made along the way? 

Ronnell sits down with International DJ and former Corporate Banker, DJ Stormy.  They talk about her journey and challenges from fleeing Hurricane Katrina to navigating the corporate and leaving it all to become a full-time Entrepreneur in the Entertainment world.

We continue our conversation with renowned Anchor Man and Journalist Mark Hayes.  Mark shares some great stories and lessons he's learned from some of the most influential people in show business.  

What happens when Ron Burgundy decides to hang up the microphone and start a Doggy Daycare with Buster? In this episode, we bring in veteran Journalist and Anchorman Mark Hayes to discuss his journey from television into Entrepreneurship.  

We're hard at work on Season 2 but excited to announce the launch of the Business And Bourbon Podcast Network.  The focus of this new network is to give a voice and platform to other business disruptors who believe in honest Real Talk and have real wisdom that comes from experience.  You can expect hosts that are entertaining and educational.  We take our craft seriously but not ourselves. Our first Podcast to be released is the People in Packaging podcast hosted by Adam and Ted.  Join them as they share educate on everything related to the packaging industry and beyond.  These industry veterans know their industry, craft and how to raise kids, shoot a jump shot and the history of hip-hop...lol.  Bottom line is you'll be entertained and educated.  You can subscribe using the link below.

Entrepreneurs are a whole nother Animal.  What it takes to succeed against all the odds under tremendous pressure, requires you to tap into "The Monster".  The Monster doesn't accept failure, the Monster has no fear, the Monster is the King of The Jungle. Make no mistake you need some Monster in you if you are to succeed as an Entrepreneur.  Much like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, that Monster can creep into and start taking over the other aspects of your life. I've invited many courageous Leaders to join the Podcast this Season and share their stories.  They've been open, honest and vulnerable.  For our Season One Finale, I thought it only fitting I return the gesture and introduce you all to my wife, to share our story and her story of being Married to "The Monster".

Darrah Brustein was laid off three times in a row before deciding to go into business with her twin brother.  Years later she now rubs elbows with the likes of Deepak Chopra and Shaquille O'neal.  Perfect example of an Entrepreneur Porn, story book ending right?  Not exactly, Darrah joined me at the bar and we talked about what it's like to work with family, which I frequently discourage.  Scaling a businesses, how to make money in UN-sexy businesses and the mental and emotional challenges that come with Entrepreneurship.  She gave us some priceless advice and got REALLY personal in sharing her journey.  

Everyone seems to be making money from wild and crazy investments.  Seemingly wealth is being built overnight.  Is it real?  How can you get in on it? Abhi Golhar joins the show to share some Real Talk about investing that applies to EVERYONE.  We talked about easy investment strategies, youthful mistakes we'd change and his love of all things fancy...  He shared some priceless advice you don't want to miss.