Hooked On Startups

Fashion is more than just about clothes, and being an influencer is more than just having followers. Today's guest is an empowerment influencer who grew her following organically by helping women gain confidence through clothes! Alison Lumbatis is the founder of Get Your Pretty On and the creator of the #1 online capsule wardrobe building program in the world, Outfit Formulas. After going through a rut after leaving the corporate world of engineering, Alison found that having the right formula to piece an outfit impacted her life in more ways than one. Now, she's helping other women realize the same. Tune in as she joins host Matthew Sullivan to discuss how she built a 7-figure business by catering to her audience's needs.

The pandemic completely changed the way that we look at things. A simple cold or cough may not be so simple anymore. We need to be extra careful as simple symptoms may just be signs of underlying chronic disease. In this episode, Noosheen Hashemi shares how her company develops solutions to prevent, predict, and postpone chronic disease. Noosheen is a tech veteran, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. She is the founder and CEO of January AI and has excellent exposure to great technologies and startups. In this episode, she joins Matthew Sullivan to discuss how machine learning plays a role in our health. In addition, she shares her approach to address health problems and contribute to society.

How do you make your brand stand out? Matthew Sullivan interviews Amy Anderson, the Co-Founder at Wild Coffee Marketing. Wild Coffee is dedicated to helping your business grow better. Amy discusses with Matthew how customers are hungry for authentic connection. The first step to establishing a real connection with your clients is to know who you are. What do you stand for? Next, understand who your client is. Get into their heart and mind and know what they need. Are you itching for more practical advice to make your brand stand out? Tune in!

Most businesses have gone virtual out of necessity, and many have lost the ability to connect with fellow human beings because of faceless communication. Introducing Darin Dawson, the President of BombBomb, who's on a mission to re-humanize the planet. Darin tells Matthew Sullivan why relationships are the core fundamentals of your business. But it's difficult to establish human connections over text through emails. The solution? Put videos into the mix! When you do so, you will make a massive impact on the overall customer experience. But how do you mix in video messaging to maximize results? Tune in to find out!

How can you create your brand so that you make your customers feel something when they look at it, wear it, buy it, and smell it? Matthew Sullivan's guest today, Kyle Duford, is an expert at crafting outstanding experiences for global brands. Kyle is the Executive Creative Director at The Brand Leader.

Join in the conversation as Kyle explains that what people want to hear is the spirit of what makes you who you are. Therefore, you need to be clear on your core values and mission statement. Doing so helps you nail your messaging and attract the right customers. Are you excited to hear more branding tips? Tune in!

The healthcare industry is very expensive, but Shane Foss wanted to change that. Shane was an outsider going into the healthcare industry. When you're an outsider, you're going to cause some disruption. But that was not Shane's plan. Shane is the CEO of Hooray Health, and his goal is to provide healthcare to people who can't afford it. Join your host Matthew Sullivan as he talks to Shane Foss on how he started his business. Learn why medical bills are so expensive. Find out why urgent care clinics are on the rise. Discover how Shane is expanding in the industry rather than disrupting it. Listen to today's episode for a more affordable healthcare system.

Getting into medical school is hard work, but it’s certainly attainable. That’s why we are giving you this episode as Matthew Sullivan interviews Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, to discuss how his company has grown over the years in helping people get to the destination they want. Dr. Shemmassian is one of the world's foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach. Ever since he has enjoyed helping people and seeing them get tremendously successful. In this episode, he shares how his passion grew and continues refining his skills, navigating and ensuring the quality of support to impact people's lives. Learn about the process, and take that step closer to your goal.

These days it feels like you can’t move without having the right internet connection, so you can’t help but invest in a service provider. But what if there was a way for you to control and customize that service while earning money on the backend? Justin Caswell is the founder and CEO of RevoFi and an advocate for a decentralized wireless infrastructure platform owned and powered by the people. On today’s show, he joins Matthew Sullivan to break down all the moving parts of this multifaceted device and how you, as an owner, can reap the rewards from using it by earning Revos. Utilizing blockchain and other technologies, they’ve found a way to help you mine by simply setting up a hotspot wherever you need it. Want to learn more about this product? Tune in to get to know more about this exciting new launch!

Every great business starts with a great team. With the operational changes that have come along the pandemic, most find having a strong and high-functioning virtual team is not only possible but ultimately advantageous. Robert Nickell is the founder and CEO of Rocket Station, the leading business process outsourcing provider for innovative companies. He joins host Matthew Sullivan to elaborate on how virtual teams are keeping businesses afloat during this volatile period. Robert shares that it’s all about having structure and clarity before getting that first employee on board. They talk about misconceptions people have about outsourcing and the benefits you can reap in acquiring the service. Get tips on how to optimize your team and your processes in this episode of Hooked On StartUps!

If there’s one human experience that we all share, it is death. In this episode, Matthew Sullivan talks with David Duford about how he has gained success while helping others through insurance sales. He talks about having to deal with the grim necessity that is final expense insurance and how it has helped him help others. David is the head of the Duford Insurance Group, a virtual insurance agency that offers new or experienced face-to-face and telesales agents nationally to sell final expense and Medicare among others. He also talks about how he has cracked the insurance sales code and shares his experiences as a mentor.

It’s the beginning that’s the most important in both our personal and professional lives. Pivoting to another career can be challenging, but with the right determination, you are set for success. Paul Attaway, the author of Blood in the Low Country, shares with us how he left the business world to become a southern storyteller. He talks about how he created opportunities for himself to continue to grow as a writer and details the challenges he had to face in this journey. Furthermore, he talks about the entrepreneurial mindset, taking risks, and the importance of overcoming battles, reaping the rewards, and taking it into the next stage.

You would think that in a world where almost everyone has access to social media and keeping their own mementos, the work for camera operators would decrease. Howard Zales, Emmy Award-winning camera operator, begs to differ. In fact, he has turned his passion for television broadcasting into several entrepreneurial endeavors. In this episode, he joins Matthew Sullivan to talk about his journey in the industry and why he thinks there is an ongoing demand for his services. He shares what he thinks about training, why there is a lack of it, and how he is helping solve that by providing it to those who want to get inside the industry. As a livestream guru, Matthew then tells us how the changes in technology have impacted livestreaming and what they are doing to adapt. 

From working as fishermen in Alaska to running an eCommerce marketing agency. This is the career path of Daniel Stafford and Robby Switzer. Daniel and Robby are the founders of Shopanova. Shopanova helps online stores grow with their top-notch digital marketing strategies. Join your host, Matthew Sullivan as he talks with this remarkable duo. Learn why Daniel and Robby wanted to start to change their lives and start a company. Discover how the pandemic shifted in their favor, how data privacy affects them, and learn their marketing strategies.

How many things come up when you Google “purple tech support”? Just one, and it’s the Purple Guys. Matthew Sullivan’s guest today is Jon Schram, the CEO and Founder of the tech support company known for its unique branding. Jon shares how the color purple came to be their trademark and talks about the company's evolution and how they got to where they are now. He also talks about the impact of COVID on how they operate their business, getting into how their service offerings are similar and different at the same time. Finally, he shares his insight on how the working environment has changed – leaning into remote work - and the need to evolve alongside it.

In a perfect world, people would be able to earn money without working. People would somehow meet financial freedom without putting the work in. They would have the time for their families, friends, and hobbies. Sadly, that is not how the world runs. People have to work to earn income but there are ways to make that work more hassle-free and less time consuming. Join your host, Matthew Sullivan, and his guests Russ Morgan and Joey Mure. Russ and Joey are the founders of Wealth Without Wall Street where they help people earn financial freedom. Join in and learn how to earn passive income so that you can have more time for family and yourself.

Those who are diligent, focused, and able to manage their time accordingly will find great chances of success in note investments. But before jumping into it, one must know how to maintain the success he or she will find here. Matthew Sullivan breaks down the ins and outs of this industry with Martin Saenz, Managing Partner of Bequest Funds. He explains how to navigate the business with all the bank policies and the ever-changing industry trends, as well as his approach to keeping a productive team. Matthew also shares his essential tips in starting a business venture in note investing, detailing how he goes in-depth with this through his mastermind classes.

Most dentists have no idea what a "unique selling proposition" means because they're not in the mindset of selling a product or service, and they shouldn't be. Matthew Sullivan's guest today is Chris Pistorius, the Founder of KickStart Dental Marketing. Chris has over 15 years of experience in dental marketing. He has worked with countless dentists and orthodontists across multiple facets of marketing, consulting, and coaching. In this episode, Chris shares valuable tips and insights on marketing strategies. If you want to learn how to grow your online presence, you're in the right place. Click and tune in!