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    #48 - John Jonas - Founder - OnlineJobs.PH

    #48 - John Jonas - Founder - OnlineJobs.PH

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes John Jonas, Founder of OnlineJobs.PH. John is an outsourcing pioneer and virtual work guru who helps small businesses outsource their tasks so they can focus on what matters most: running their company. Many people refer to them as VAs (Virtual Assistants), but John says they are much more than that. They are REAL people and refers to them as OFS's (Online Filipino Specialists). Mark & John dig into the hiring process, communication, expectations, and changing your life by freeing up your time while outsourcing. In the meantime, you are helping change the lives in the Philippines for only $500/$600 month.

    Find out more about John Here: 

     @OnlinejobsPh01  
    https://www.onlinejobs.ph/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-jonas-41128b/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/onlinejobs-ph/
    https://www.instagram.com/thejohnjonas/
    https://www.facebook.com/john.jonas1

    Purchase John's Books Below: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-Jonas/author/B008MWM7NG?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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    #47 - Craig Grossi - Writer - Craig & Fred

    #47 - Craig Grossi - Writer - Craig & Fred

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes writer Craig Grossi. Craig is an eight-year Marine Corps veteran, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. After returning from Afghanistan, he worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency and attended Georgetown University. Craig is currently traveling the US with his dog, Fred, who he rescued from Afghanistan, promoting his new book "Second Chances" about a marine, his dog, and finding redemption. Mark & Craig talk about running toward problems, being part of the solution, getting into the marines, the story of Craig & Fred, stubborn positivity, and Second Chances.

    Find more about Craig & Fred here:
    https://www.fredtheafghan.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/fredtheafghan/
    https://www.facebook.com/FredTheAfghan
     @FredTheAfghan22 


    Buy Craig's Books Here: 
    https://www.harpercollins.com/collections/books-by-craig-grossi


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    #46 - John Gallucci Jr - CEO, JAG-ONE Physical Therapy

    #46 - John Gallucci Jr - CEO, JAG-ONE Physical Therapy

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes John Gallucci Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT. John is the dynamic CEO of JAG-ONE Physical Therapy. He is in demand for his expertise in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. He appears often in the media, including ESPN’s "Outside the Lines,” NJ News12, WFAN, PIX11, Fox5 News, MSG Varsity and is a popular public speaker. Mark & John talk about going after what you want, being a student of craft by learning from successes and failures, passing the torch to the next generation, looking at athletes like artists and more.

    Find out more about John Gallucci & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy Here:

    https://www.jagonept.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-a-gallucci-jr-ms-atc-pt-dpt-38b194a/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/jag-onept

    Purchase John's Books Below:

    Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment: A Guide to Optimal Performance for Players, Parents, and Coaches 
    https://a.co/d/79eXt1l

    Play Ball: Don't Let Injuries Sideline You This Season
    https://a.co/d/cuOrfA9

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    #45 - Natalia Rachel - Trauma Therapist

    #45 - Natalia Rachel - Trauma Therapist

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Natalia Rachel. Natalia is a author, speaker, trauma-informed therapist & consultant promoting her new book "Why Am I Like This?" 

    Find out more about Natalia Rachel:
    https://www.nataliarachel.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-rachel-9505b023/
    https://www.instagram.com/natalia_rachel_change/
    https://www.facebook.com/nataliarachelchange

    Order a copy of "Why Am I Like This?" HERE:
    https://www.nataliarachel.com/why-am-i-like-this-book

     

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    #44 - Ernie Harker - Branding Expert

    #44 - Ernie Harker - Branding Expert

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes branding expert, Ernie Harker. Ernie is an illustrator, snack food junkie, and is addicted to working out. Ernie's purpose is to be a visual communicator. His job is to come up with ways for peopple to by stuff they don't need. Mark and Ernie talk about personal branding, being authentic, and staying focused and consistent with your strategy. They also talk about Ernie's book "Your Brand Sucks" that goes in depth about how to F.I.R.E. up your brand.

    Find Ernie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernie-harker-a56b7624/

     

    Buy "Your Brand Sucks" here:

    https://www.amazon.com/Your-Brand-Sucks-ignite-doesnt/dp/B08TZ6TFJL/?tag=ernburn20

     

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    #43 - Rick Pender - Author/Editor/Theater Critic

    #43 - Rick Pender - Author/Editor/Theater Critic

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes writer/editor/theater critic, Rick Pender to talk about the newest edition of his book 100 Things to Do in Cincinnati Before You Die, his love for theater, Stephen Sondheim, and even sports. Rick began reading and writing at a young age. He grew up outside of Cleveland, OH and moved to Cincinnati in 1980 to promote WGUC-FM, Cincinnati's classical music station. Rick was the first station manger at WNKU-FM, hosting weekly programs and provided overnight theater reviews. He has been a writer and editor for CityBeat, has done philanthropy work, and continues to write about theater, the arts, and even about sports occasionally.

     

    Find out more about Rick Pender below:
    https://rickpenderwrites.com/

     

    Links to purchase Rick's books below: 

    100 Things to Do in Cincinnati Before You Die
    https://www.reedypress.com/shop/100-things-to-do-in-cincinnati-before-you-die-third-edition/

    Oldest Cincinnati 
    https://www.reedypress.com/shop/oldest-cincinnati/

    The Cincinnati Bengals: An Illustrated Timeline
    https://www.reedypress.com/shop/cincinnati-bengals-an-illustrated-timeline/#reviews

    The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia
    https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538115862/The-Stephen-Sondheim-Encyclopedia

    The Big Pig Gig: Celebrating Pigs in the City
    https://www.amazon.com/Big-Pig-Gig-Celebrating-Pigs/dp/1882203704

     

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    #42 - Will Jackson - Willpower Inc.

    #42 - Will Jackson - Willpower Inc.

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Will Jackson, CEO of Willpower Inc. Will is an Author, Motivational Speaker, Life and Business Coach, and serial entrepreneur who had a life changing health scare in 2000 where a sinus infection led to him having a stroke that left him completely paralyzed on the left side of his body. It was said he would die or live in an unresponsive state for the rest of his life. Fighting for his life and learning how to do literally everything over again sparked his passion to help people find purpose and step fully into their destiny. In 2017, Will released his debut bestselling literary work “When Life Happens” which has been described as “Life’s Playbook”, helping readers prepare for, matriculate through, and recover from life’s storms.

    Mark and Will talk about saying "no" more often to weed people out of your life, being "in too deep", having a gym mindset in life, running INTO fear, and the reminder that the opportunity of a lifetime only lasts the lifetime of the opportunity. 

    https://www.theofficialwilliamjackson.com/

    @theofficialwilliamjackson

    Order you copy of “When Life Happens” here: https://store.bookbaby.com/bookshop/book/index.aspx?bookURL=WhenLifeHappens&b=c_bu-bu-or

     

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    #41 - Andy Walter - AJW-Advisory LLC

    #41 - Andy Walter - AJW-Advisory LLC

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Andy Walter of AJW-Advisory LLC. Andy Walter is a business results-driven professional with extensive experience in strategy, development, execution, and operations across Global Shared Services, Analytics, and IT. He led the Commercial Services & Delivery Organization (over 1500 IT and multifunctional professionals) for Procter & Gamble’s Global Business Services (GBS). He has too many titles and accomplishments to mention. He is author of Waiting Is Not an Action. A business leadership book for executives across industries with focus on Disruptive Innovation, Strategy, and Career Development. Besides the book, Mark and Andy discuss not having to do keep doing things the same way they've always been done, don't just do your role, never stop investing in yourself, living within in your means while planning that it's going to get better among, as well as staying humble and confident. Andy defines what being a "rockstar" is.

    Buy "Waiting is Not an Option" in the link below. 100% of the Proceeds go to the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati!

    https://www.amazon.com/Waiting-Not-Action-Accelerate-Formulate/dp/B09TN6CZKS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=66LESNJM7IV7&keywords=waiting+is+not+an+action&qid=1646789396&sprefix=waiting+is+not+an+action%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-1

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-walter?trk=people-guest_people_search-card

     

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    #40 - Jenna Guarneri - JMG Public Relations

    #40 - Jenna Guarneri - JMG Public Relations

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Jenna Guarneri to the podcast. Jenna is one of America’s leading voices on public relations for startup companies and an award-winning publicist. She is author of You Need PR, an Inc. Original Imprint and #1 Best Seller, and is CEO Founder of JMG Public Relations. JMG Public Relations is an award winning PR firm for innovators and their venture backed startup companies. They believe failure is not an option and their mission is to pave the way through a crowded media landscape so their clients get the visibility they need to make a lasting impact. Mark & Jenna talk about PR budgeting, the meaning of culture, writing a book, authenticity that people crave, as well as clear messaging.  @jenguarneri @jmg_pr

    https://www.youneedpr.co/
    https://jmgpublicrelations.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennaguarneri/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/jmgpublicrelations/

    https://grindthebook.com/

     

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    #39 - 8 Business Principles From Top Entrepreneurs

    #39 - 8 Business Principles From Top Entrepreneurs

    In this episode, Mark talks about 8 Business Principles that he lives by professionally and personally. Each principle has one of the top entrepreneurs discussing the principle followed by Mark's take on it. Hope you enjoy!

    • Start With Why - Simon Sinek
    • Idea Meritocracy - Ray Dalio
    • Outwork Everyone - Mark Cuban
    • Fail Forward - John Maxwell
    • Culture - Gary Vee
    • Growth Mindset - Carol Dweck
    • Get Better Every Day - James Clear
    • Customer Obsession - Jeff Bezos

     

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    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/74217170/admin/

    #38 - Pat Galyan - Galyan's Trading

    #38 - Pat Galyan - Galyan's Trading

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Pat Galyan, former owner of Galyan's Trading Company, for a conversation. Pat took over the family business when his dad was dying in the mid 1970s. Pat talks about converting his business model from selling boats to focusing more on sporting goods, competing with "big box" stores, selling to Limited in the mid 1990s, and retirement. Pat loved the outdoors as a kid, was interested in environmental studies in college, has helped raise millions for protecting wild life, and now enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible in retirement and loves fishing. Pat addresses hard work, company culture, finding and training the best people you can find, paying them well, and out-competing the competitor.

    #37 - Jay Banks - TheNativeBrand

    #37 - Jay Banks - TheNativeBrand

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Jay Banks of TheNativeBrand for a conversation. On Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day 2014, Jay filled his backpack with as many shirt as he could. Selling each handmade shirt on the streets of Cincinnati, Ohio. For two years he grew this brand organically and now has a state of the art store at Newport On The Levee with clues to finding TheMadScientist Lab within the store. Jay talks about growing his business, obstacles he had to overcome, the design and printing process of TheNativeBrand apparel, and what it means to be Native.

    https://thenativebrand.com/

    https://www.newportonthelevee.com/native-brand

    #36 - Terry Yaeger - Retired Entrepreneur

    #36 - Terry Yaeger - Retired Entrepreneur

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes retired entrepreneur Terry Yaeger for a conversation. Terry was in the Navy, a police officer, lightbulb salesman, owned HVAC businesses, and recently sold his home inspection franchise at Pillar to Post to his daughter and son-in-law. Terry talks about commitment, attitude, how to not screw up your kids, the struggle of 2008, and his disappointment with retirement. 

    The Necessary Entrepreneur
    enFebruary 20, 2023

    #35 - Kyle Draper - Social Media Expert

    #35 - Kyle Draper - Social Media Expert

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes social media expert, Kyle Draper for a conversation rethinking everything, rechecking your ego, and emotional intelligence. Kyle talks about taking full responsibility for everything, adding value, and being passionate about the outcome of what you do. Kyle is a former youth pastor, turned roofer, turned entrepreneur, and now social media expert. He is also a certified speaker, teacher, and social media coach. He prides himself on keeping it simple so everyone in the room can benefit, be engaged, and entertained. He puts emphasis on the power of video and being unapologetically yourself. https://www.kyledraper.com/ ​ @CoachKyleDraper 

    #34 - Terry Foster, RN - Nurse Humorist

    #34 - Terry Foster, RN - Nurse Humorist

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Terry Foster, RN to the show. Terry has been in healthcare for 50 years and has too many acronyms after his name to mention. You can see for yourself on his website below. Terry is an emergency room nurse at St Elizabeth, a keynote speaker, has an incredible sense of humor, and has even been featured on TLC's "Untold Stories of the ER" and "Sex Sent Me to the ER." Terry talks about what it takes to be a good nurse, doing things for the right reasons, being a guest speaker in all 50 states before he was 50 years old and more while he flips his humor switch on and off when appropriate. Terry even gives his insight as Mark admits his own fear of needles.

    https://www.terryfosterrn.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/TerryFosterRN/

    #33 - Dean Regas - Astronomer

    #33 - Dean Regas - Astronomer

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Astronomer Dean Regas to the show for a conversation about the universe. Dean is a public speaker, author, a former host of PBS's Star Gazers and astronomer of the Cincinnati Observatory. Dean talks about how he got started in his career, his interests in the night sky, and why he is going to live past 100 years old. He discusses his latest books, "1,000 Facts About Space", "How to Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto", and much more. Listen to Mark's curiosities about Outer Space run wild.

    Keep looking up!

    https://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org/dean-regas/about-dean/

    https://www.amazon.com/How-Teach-Grown-Ups-About-Pluto/dp/1913750515/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KYSQWER5I99A&keywords=how+to+teach+grownups+about+pluto&qid=1675017170&sprefix=how+to+teach+grown+ups+about+pluto%2Caps%2C835&sr=8-1

     

    https://www.amazon.com/1-000-Facts-About-Space/dp/1426373422/ref=d_pd_vtp_vft_none_sccl_3_6/139-4163801-1579349?pd_rd_w=JTDVj&content-id=amzn1.sym.8e065679-52e9-4d16-ae63-fa3d08b93cef&pf_rd_p=8e065679-52e9-4d16-ae63-fa3d08b93cef&pf_rd_r=DY5SA4TQQ3BAD3Y499NG&pd_rd_wg=LhAik&pd_rd_r=8de35f71-7d3c-4652-baa4-3c4ef26cb3d8&pd_rd_i=1426373422&psc=1

    @deanregas

    #31 - Phil Breen - Phil's Records

    #31 - Phil Breen - Phil's Records

    The Necessary Entrepreneur welcomes Phil Breen, owner of Phil's Records in Latonia, KY. While podcast host Mark Perkins is in Spain, Dave Wiener slides from behind the production desk and guest hosts the show talking about what he knows and loves best, music. Phil's Records has been a staple in the Tri State area since 1989 and at one point had a total of 6 stores. Before opening his own business, Phil already had years of experience under his belt as a store manager of another record store that used to be in the area.  With over 4 decades in the record business, Phil talks about how times have changed with physical media over the years and how even with vinyl on the upswing, today's top artists aren't moving product anywhere near the volume artists used to due to today's digital world. Dave & Phil discuss Record Store Day, past and present customer trends, and some highlights of Phil's career like hosting Ticketmaster in stores before the internet and throwing a 10 year store anniversary concert at Coney Island's Moonlite Gardens featuring Billy Joe Shaver and The V-Roys. Before the algorithms of streaming sites suggested what else we might like to listen to, the person behind the counter at your local record store was the tastemaker. Phil's Records is located at 3914 Winston Ave, Latonia, KY 41015.

    #30 Harvey Lewis - Ultrarunner

    #30 Harvey Lewis - Ultrarunner

    Ultra Runner, Harvey Lewis, stops by the Necessary Entrepreneur discussing his past 25+ years running all over the world. Harvey talks about mindset, overcoming adversity, his vegan diet, what led him on this path of running ultra marathons, and what it takes to win. Harvey is a teacher at School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) in Cincinnati, OH and talks about the impact he and his students make on each other. @harveylewisultrarunner

     

    #29 Santa Claus

    #29 Santa Claus
    Santa Claus stops by for a visit with The Necessary Entrepreneur with answers to the most hard hitting questions, including some BIG ones: - how can we move from the naughty to the nice list - does he actually like milk & cookies and if so which is his favorite cookie -have the elves ever tried to unionize -which is his favorite reindeer…be prepared it may not be who you think -what happens the other 11 months of year
    santa@invitesanta.com