The Necessary Entrepreneur

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Radha Agrawal. She is a social entrepreneur, community architect, public speaker, & author. She is the CEO & co-founder of Daybreaker, an early morning dance movement in 26 cities around the world with over 500,000 multigenerational community members. Daybreaker’s goal is to reinvent the morning while designing and defining a new culture that’s 5am-9am instead of 9am-5pm. Daybreaker celebrated it’s 10th anniversary last year and is currently on its Peace Tour using the power of dance & joy to unite communities and the upcoming Purple Tour which will bring people of all political persuasions together as the election approaches. Daybreaker is also proud to introduce The Belong Center, a non-profit initiative aiming to further the mission of fostering community and wellness, expanding the reach and impact of Daybreaker's ethos.

In this episode Mark & Radha talk about the pandemic of loneliness, resetting success metrics in our brains, meaningful relationships, composting problems, and having experiences over luxuries. Radha also talks about her book “Belong” and digs into the updated definition and the cardinal direction of belonging.

Find out more about Daybreaker:
https://www.daybreaker.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dybrkr
https://www.instagram.com/dance
https://www.facebook.com/dybrkr

Find out more about Radha:
https://www.radhaagrawal.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhaagrawal/
https://www.facebook.com/radha.agrawal
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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Don Oeters, former owner of Watsons in Cincinnati, OH. Currently, Don is the president at EnterTRAINment Junction- "Voted Ohio’s Best Family Entertainment Center”. EnterTRAINment Junction is similar to an indoor theme park featuring the largest indoor train display in the United States, a railroading museum, and play center for kids that draws over 125,000 visitors annually from all 50 states and dozens of countries around the world.

In this episode Mark & Don discuss growing up without money, growth opportunities, finding better ways of doing things, continuing to learn, and dealing with issues head-on. Don also talks about the process of buying Watsons, picking the right business partner, his fascination with trains, and what he would do if he were starting a new business in 2024. Stick around as Don offers his best advice for success that anyone can apply to life.

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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Clay Busch, founder of SiX 18 Media. This new agency empowers artists, athletes, influencers, and other brands to explore & create ancillary monetization models, leveraging their intellectual property, name, image, and audience to create new multi-vertical brands. Clay's vast experience, including pivotal roles in elevating independent live events and developing global stars at Interscope / Geffen / A&M Records, makes him a noteworthy figure in the industry. His innovative approach to artist development, marketing, and brand partnerships has consistently pushed the boundaries of traditional entertainment business models.

In this episode Mark & Clay talk about brand collaborations, consolidating talents, and treating artists like businesses for marketing campaign purposes. They also discuss following intuition, executing your ideas, and focusing on the long term while balancing the digital age with the real world. Stick around as Clay explains what he calls “sticky moments”.

Find out more about SiX18 Media:
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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Brian Ambs. Brian is a photographer by trade but also a content creator focusing on spicy foods, sour foods, cooking, & skateboarding. He is an avid marathon runner too, but his main passion lies in promoting the hot sauce industry. Check out Brian on YouTube where he eats and reviews spicy foods including a variety of peppers and hot sauces.  In this episode Mark & Brian discuss the growing hot sauce community, cross breeding peppers, the endorphin rush and physical pain associated with consuming spicy foods. Brian talks about his favorite hot sauce ingredients as well as creating his own hot sauce, “Ghost of Saffron” made by High Desert Sauce Co. They also talk about running social media like a business, normalizing the impossible, and becoming more resilient the older we get. Stick around as Brian talks about 36 agonizing hours rolling around on a hotel floor in Las Vegas in physical pain following a spicy wings challenge.

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The Necessary Entrepreneur we welcomes Phil Treadwell, Founder & Mindset Coach at M1 Academy, as well as a national speaker and podcaster with nearly 20-years experience as a top-producing mortgage professional. Phil collaborates with industry thought leaders and has built teams in markets nationwide. He has been named one of the Top 10 Founders You Should Follow in 2024 by USA TODAY. He’s also the host of the Mortgage Marketing Expert podcast where he interviews mortgage & real estate industry’s elite performers as they share firsthand tips and advice on how to build a more productive and profitable business. You can find out more about him at philtreadwell.com

In this episode Mark & Phil talk about refining yourself through failure, putting in the work to do a great job, getting your mind right, educating yourself, taking action, and to keep going. They also discuss the definition of a real friend, that willingness can’t be taught, providing value for people, and Mark's favorite that "almost anyone can do almost anything". 

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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Micah Carroll, President & CEO of The Rookwood Pottery Company located in the Over-The-Rhine neighborhood right here in Cincinnati. The company was first founded in 1880 by pioneering artist Maria Longworth-Nichols. She built the company into a world-renowned ceramics studio, attracting the attention of famed artists and ceramicists all over the world. Today, Rookwood continues to build upon its rich heritage and creates the highest quality Art Pottery and Architectural Tile in the United States.

During the conversation, Mark & Micah talk about being present, investing in people, & taking ownership in every task. They also talk about sweat equity, making big BIGGER, measuring efficiency & effectiveness, risk tolerance, and taking the time to understand our own “why”. Stick around as Micah tells us why knowledge is the biggest drug in life.

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https://www.facebook.com/rookwoodco
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rookwood_Pottery_Company
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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Rick Bell, co-founder & designer at Cincinnati Watch Company. Rick is an avid watch collector. His hobby led him to taking apart watches and then rebuilding them in his basement. In 2016, Rick Bell & Mark Stegman created Build Your Own Watch, providing watch fans the ability to assemble and case their own watches. Rick's video instruction is still available on YouTube. In 2018 Build Your Own Watch evolved into Cincinnati Watch Company with the Union Terminal Watch and P-40M Pilot watch bringing watchmaking back to Cincinnati, creating jobs locally for American watchmakers. By 2020, they added Jordan Ficklin as co-owner and in-house certified watchmaker. Rick spends years on single watch designs which are historically American based. Each watch is a unique custom-developed timepiece.

In this episode, Mark & Rick talk about the history of watchmaking, how the US created the first assembly line for watches, the cool factor about mechanical watches, and the cost of ownership. Rick also talks about microbrand watches, partnering with Union Terminal right here in Cincinnati, design inspirations, handling adversity, and most importantly doing the preparation and hard work for when luck shows up. Be on the lookout for new limited edition designs launching in 2024.

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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Tim McDaniel, the Kentuckian who moved west to chase dreams. Tim is a freelance film production professional currently working in LA for HBO. He has a background in movies, tv shows, commercials, and corporate video. He is experienced as a line producer, production manager, production coordinator, and assistant accountant.

During the conversation, Mark & Tim discuss the entertainment industry, news media, comparison syndrome, being resilient, and the pros and cons of a college education. They also talk about happiness vs joy, the drive to prove people wrong, creating a safe space to believe in yourself, understanding that most people are seasonal, and fighting for yourself because no one else is going to fight for you.

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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Kassandra & Courtney Pike, Co-Founders of Fliptable Plus. Fliptable Plus is a transformative mobile app, enhancing the hiring experience for both employers and job seekers in the restaurant & hospitality industry. Fliptable allows businesses to take control with easy-to-use hiring, POS, and payment software.

In this episode, Mark, Kassandra, and Courtney discuss problem-solving pain points in the restaurant industry, why they chose the tech route vs opening restaurant better than the competition, and pioneering in a small town. They also talk about identifying purpose, putting yourself in situations you aren’t ready for, not having a plan, staying focused, & taking action.

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https://fliptable.io
https://linkedIn.com/company/fliptableplus
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https://instagram.com/fliptable_app

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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Josh Quinn, Co-Founder of Boone County Distilling Company. Josh has a background in law enforcement and was an investigator for the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. Josh and his best friend and business partner, Jack Wells, founded Boone County Distilling Company in 2012 which is located approximately 15 miles south of Cincinnati, OH and is a member of the Kentucky Craft Bourbon Trail. 

During the conversation, Mark & Josh talk about the origins of the company, building trust over time, human connectivity, cultivating relationships, being underrated, and that past performance is the best indicator of the future. They also discuss the involvement with sponsoring The Cincinnati Reds & Bengals and partnering with NBA All Star Stephen Curry to launch his signature Gentleman’s Cut Bourbon.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshquinn-ky/

Find out more about Boone County Distilling Co:
https://boonedistilling.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boone_County_Distilling_Co.
https://www.facebook.com/madebyghosts
https://kybourbontrail.com/distillery/boone-county-distilling-co/
https://www.eventcenterboonedistilling.com/
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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Chase Crawford, founder of Four by Three Productions. Chase launched his career by creating viral fake Taco Bell commercials in his hometown. He rose to prominence writing and directing commercials for the real Taco Bell while still in high school. After high school, he began producing feature films under the Four by Three moniker, working with stars such as Adam Conover, Joe Chrest and Cody Kearsley, to bring nearly 20 independent films to life between 2017-2020. In response to the pandemic, he expanded Four by Three beyond production and into distribution, securing deals with Tubi, AppleTV, Prime Video among others. During this time, he decided to launch Four by Three Comedy. He has since produced over 70 comedy specials, hundreds of millions of views on social media, and worked with comedy legends such as Mark Normand and Wayne Brady. Crawford is a Forbes Next 1000 alumni.

Mark & Chase discuss identifying talent, distinguishing good from bad, how far is too far, eliminating boundaries, improving empathy, the duties of a producer, building a social network following, and the best place to see a comedy show.  

Find out more about Chase Crawford

https://www.linkedin.com/in/crawfordchase/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7319618/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_q_chase%2520crawford
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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Imteaz Ahamed. He is the head of performance marketing for the infant nutrition business unit at Reckitt. He's a data-driven leader known for delivering scalable solutions, seizing high-growth opportunities, and leading multidisciplinary teams globally. His expertise lies in developing industry-leading practices, managing end-to-end content, social and commerce experiences for the omnichannel shopper, and driving business performance through digital strategies. He also mentors early-stage startups & entrepreneurs from all over the world and is an avid fan of hackathons. His career has spanned across Sydney, London, Amsterdam, and the United States. Be sure to check out his podcast and newsletter titled Applied Intelligence where he looks at practical applications of AI and ways it will drive growth and productivity. During our conversation, Mark & Imteaz discuss what makes a good leader, two sins of marketing, the future of searching, the spirit of creation, managing your ego, and teaching kids habits and consistency so they learn discipline.

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www.imteaz.com
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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Nick Hutchison, founder of Book Thinkers, a growing 7-figure digital marketing agency that serves mission-driven authors. His podcast, Book Thinkers: Life-Changing Books, features captivating interviews with world-class authors such as Grant Cardone, Lewis Howes, and Alex Hormozi. During these discussions, Nick delves into the pages of their books, uncovering practical and transformative takeaways for his motivated audience. Nick is also the author of Rise of the Reader: Strategies for Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learned. Click the link to order a copy.

During the conversation, Mark & Nick talked about physical books vs audio books, how to find a good book to help you overcome your problems, re-reading books, how to retain the information learned from a book, and how to apply it to your life. They also talk about the public education system, practicing gratitude, fleeting happiness, and how to be a surgeon with words. Stick around as Nick talks about his two favorite books, one of which happens to be Mark's all time favorite.

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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Ultra Runner and 2023’s World Champion of Big’s Backyard Ultra, Harvey Lewis. Big’s Backyard is the original backyard ultra, invented by Lazarus Lake. For those of you who are unfamiliar it’s a last man standing event. This year Harvey broke the world record at 108 straight hours covering 450 miles. We helped Harvey put together a fundraiser with a goal of reaching $100,000 for the Brighton Center right here in Northern Kentucky. The Brighton Center’s mission is to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through support systems with some examples including down-payment assistance on home purchases, building beds for underprivileged families, and the list goes on and on. We put a link below if you’d like to make a donation to the cause.

Harvey is a local high school government teacher. He didn’t begin running until high school. He was never the first in the pack but loved to run. It took him 17 years to even qualify for the Boston Marathon and many years after that to win his first ultra marathon. He put the effort in and just kept grinding. There’s also a documentary about him completing the Appalachian Trail with his dad called “Like Harvey, Like Son” which is available on Amazon Prime. Harvey says the Appalachian Trail helped build his endurance for Big’s Backyard Ultra. He’s currently writing a book that details his biggest running secrets due out in 2024. 

Mark & Harvey talk about the mental toughness and all of the minute details it takes to win an ultra marathon like this. Harvey talks about his vegan diet, the comradery among runners, falling asleep running, why wearing the right shoes is important, and my favorite, the superpowers within ourselves.

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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Dre Baldwin, CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc. He has given 4 TEDxTalks and has authored 33 books. Dre’s content has been viewed over 100 million times. His daily Work On Your Game Podcast has over 2,600 episodes and over 7 million listeners. Dre had a 9-year professional basketball career, playing in 8 countries. Dre’s framework is the "roadmap in reverse" for professional mindset, strategy, systems and execution.

During the conversation, Mark & Dre discuss the importance of asking the right questions, that everybody needs a coach, sometimes small talk leads to big talk, and knowing how to sell yourself. They also talk about the term mindset and how it is a hot topic currently but never used to be said. Dre also talks about leaving a legacy and why it’s significant to him, the influence Gary Vee had on him years ago, and the importance of the collaboration era.

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http://YouTube.com/Dreupt
http://Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGame
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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Jack Cook & Elliot Hebeler, founding members of Illusion Islands Entertainment Studio who just opened their Midwest Headquarters right here in Cincinnati Ohio. Jack & Elliot met in LA and realized they both grew up in the greater Cincinnati Area. Jack is a movie director, and Elliot is an actor with a background in production. They just finished up production for the upcoming movie “The Private Eye” starring Matt Rife due out in February 2024.

Mark talks to Jack & Elliot about why they chose a headquarters in Cincinnati, what the Cincinnati work ethic looks like compared to New York and LA. They also discuss control & adaptability, trusting intuition, the IT factor, and that nobody is going to work as hard for you as you are going to work for yourself. Jack & Elliot give their take on New Hollywood, the best advice they’ve received in the business, and that if you’re over 30, you don’t decide who’s famous. 

Find out more about Jack Cook
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1170766/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
https://www.instagram.com/jackandrewcook/
https://www.facebook.com/jack.cook.12177276
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https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5821269/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
https://www.instagram.com/elliot.alive/

Find out more about Illusion Islands Entertainment Studio
https://www.illusionislands.com/
https://www.instagram.com/illusionislands/

Find out more about “The Private Eye”
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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Neal Hoffman, a Shark Tanker, CEO of FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games, and Creator of Mensch on a Bench, the most publicized brand to ever come out of Shark Tank. Mensch on a Bench started as a way to bring more Funukkah to Hanukkah.  FanRoll Dice creates high-end accessories and experiences for the tabletop gaming market through creativity and innovation.

Mark & Neal talk about when the idea hit for Mensch on a Bench, the struggle to make it happen, and pitching it on Shark Tank. Neal also talks about buying and marketing FanRoll Dice, failing small, not fearing rejection, knowing what you’re good at, learning your breaking point, taking strategic risks, having an expandable capacity, and the importance of community and sticking together. Mark's favorite is when Neal talks about knowing where to make money and where to make a difference.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-hoffman-8a2306/
https://www.facebook.com/neal.hoffman

The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Tomas Keenan from Step It Up Academy. He is an example of “Technician turned CEO”. He began his career as a custom car audio installer. He co-founded an industry-leading GPS Tracking and Dashboard Camera installation company, growing it to a 7-figure business and later moved into the coaching space for industry leaders and business owners.

Mark & Tomas talk about how he learned a strong work ethic from his uncles in his youth, how he finished up high school, gained experience in the mobile audio space, and how college isn’t the best path for everyone. They talk about building a community for the people within your space, being the coach you would hire, keep pushing forward, & trust the process even when you don’t initially see the results.

Find out more about Tomas Keenan & Step It Up Academy:

Websites: 
http://www.stepitupacademy.com
http://www.tomaskeenan.com

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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Dan Oliver of Dan-O's Seasoning. Dan-O’s Seasoning was founded in 2017 near Louisville, KY and has become one of the fastest growing seasoning companies in America with a mission to change the world one table at a time, aiming to inspire people to cook up a whole lotta fun with the best all-natural, sugar-free, low-sodium seasoning products available in the market. With over 6.5 million followers across social media platforms and retail offerings in over 30,000 stores, people can’t get enough of that Yum Yum Get Ya Sum!

Mark & Dan talk about high school football days, Gary Vee’s influence to make video content, how starting a business is simple but not easy, the best investment is people who don’t have a backup plan, it takes a successful team to be successful, have an authenticity in your product, and Dan’s best social media advice.

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The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Kenny Koepnick from The Toy Department in Fairfield Ohio. The Toy Department is a premier destination for collecting and nostalgia. It was founded near the beginning of 2018 by 4 friends who realized how much the area lacked the presence of a great toy store. They strive to bring back that old toy store feel we all grew up with by stocking the highest quality and largest variety of toys and collectibles around. They moved to an even larger location earlier this year, so they can continue to grow and to keep up with customer demand. Kenny has been dealing toys for nearly 15 years and is the store manager at The Toy Department.

Mark & Kenny talk about what it took for Kenny to step away from the corporate world and jump into the toy industry, why the midwest is great for collectibles, how prototype toys are made, and Kenny’s holy grail in his collection. They also discuss being necessary, being the best version of ourselves that we can be and what to do when we feel like quitting. They even dig into conspiracy theories surrounding the Wonderbread HeMan action figure.

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