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    Explore " first flight" with insightful episodes like "Franchise Success Stories - Jon Ostenson - Taking Flight: EO Atlanta Podcast - Episode # 033", "313 Sopwith Strutter and Ellie Carter", "Star Trek: Enterprise - "First Flight"", "Defining the Sandbox - Alok Deshpande - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 020" and "Resiliency, Pivoting, Changing, and Adapting - Catherine Wilson - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 019" from podcasts like ""Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast", "Porty Podcast", "30 Day Trek", "Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast" and "Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast"" and more!

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    Franchise Success Stories - Jon Ostenson - Taking Flight: EO Atlanta Podcast - Episode # 033

    Franchise Success Stories - Jon Ostenson - Taking Flight: EO Atlanta Podcast - Episode # 033

    Today’s guest is a Forbes contributor on Franchising and Best-Selling Author of Non-Food Franchising. Please welcome to the show Jon Ostenson, CEO and Consultant at FranBridge Consulting. Jon joins host Sarah Tourville to share the challenges and successes of entrepreneurship, the importance of niche specialization, and overcoming business challenges. Learn with Sarah about Jon’s entrepreneurial journey, and the value his company brings to clients!

     

    Takeaways:

    • Jon emphasizes the importance of specializing in non-food franchising to differentiate oneself and attract clientele. He stresses that carving out a niche allows consultants to offer tailored expertise that resonates with potential clients.
    • Sarah and Jon delve into the perks of specializing within their industry, emphasizing how clients highly value consultants with extensive knowledge and experience. They discuss how being perceived as specialists can lead to more lucrative opportunities and long-term partnerships.
    • Jon elaborates on his strategy for managing the high demand for his consulting services by collaborating with trusted partners. He explains how this approach not only expands his capacity but also ensures his clients receive comprehensive support tailored to their needs.
    • Reflecting on his entrepreneurial journey, Jon underscores the crucial role of a supportive network comprising his wife, business partner Alan Young, and organizations like EO. He highlights how these connections provide invaluable mentorship, encouragement, and collaborative opportunities.
    • Jon finds fulfillment in witnessing his clients' businesses thrive through franchising, emphasizing the immense growth potential across various industries. He celebrates the role he plays in guiding entrepreneurs through their journey to success.
    • Jon underscores the value of his EO forum, emphasizing its nurturing environment, shared values, and focus on personal and professional growth. He explains how being part of such a community fosters collaboration, accountability, and continual learning, ultimately enhancing his effectiveness as a consultant.

    Quote of the Show:

    • “I love being a part of the journey with my clients, not just guiding, but also living it with them.” - Jon Ostenson

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    Taking Flight is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usFebruary 28, 2024
    entrepreneurship
    journey
    startup
    first flight

    313 Sopwith Strutter and Ellie Carter

    313 Sopwith Strutter and Ellie Carter

    Over the past quarter of a century, a group of men, aged between 65 and 100, have been taking on a labour of love to recreate a unique piece of aviation history – building from scratch a replica of the WW1 fighter, the Sopwith Strutter. Today, it’s the only one of its type flying in the world. The project has been described as a "Men's Shed On Steroids" and has given the members of the group a real sense of purpose. It also provided an opportunity for a young woman to fulfil the dreams of women from a century ago. They had been banned from flying such aircraft. Local journalist Jean West has been involved with the project for a long time and is part of a team looking to make a documentary about it. They have set up a crowd funding campaign but time is running out.

    To find out more or contribute, please click here: https://tinyurl.com/38xc7msm

    Porty Podcast
    en-gbNovember 25, 2023
    first flight
    replica
    new hanger
    east lothian
    pensioners' project

    Defining the Sandbox - Alok Deshpande - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 020

    Defining the Sandbox - Alok Deshpande - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 020

    Today’s guest is passionate about his work, he is an extraordinary consultant and a leader. Please welcome to the show Alok Deshpande, Co-founder & CEO of SmartPath, Inc. Alok joins host Sarah Tourville to share how he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by being financially prepared. Learn with Sarah about balancing between maintaining your foundation, expanding into new markets, and keeping your company moving forward!

     


    Takeaways:

    • What Alok got right on his first flight into his entrepreneurial journey:
      • Alok embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by being financially prepared. Recognizing the importance of personal finance education, he founded SmartPath. He extended this resource to his employees as an exclusive employee benefit.
      • Alok began his journey with a classroom of merely six students. For hours on end, he taught about the principles of personal finance. Through this teaching experience, Alok not only enlightened his students but also enriched his understanding of the subject matter.
    • Alok believes that a crucial strategy for success lies in cultivating financial adaptability within your company. This led him to engage his team in exercises that helped them recognize that financial freedom stems from a baseline. His approach not only helped companies with navigating through uncertain times but also heightened a sense of financial awareness within the organization. By establishing this, Alok amplified the importance of financial growth and success.
    • Alok and his company recently faced a challenge: balance between maintaining their foundation, expanding into new markets, and to keep moving forward. His team studied the expansive market, gaining insights that opened up potential. With this newfound knowledge, his company has used these newly developed strategies to increase the company's growth.
    • To become an exceptional entrepreneur, follow these principles:
      • Overcommunicate your thoughts, ideas, and progress, you empower your team to navigate and embrace structure in your communication, ensuring that every detail is conveyed and understood.
      • Be vigilant about the stories you tell yourself about clients, sales, and opportunities. Be cautious and authentic in the narratives you construct. Make informed decisions that align with your vision.



    Quote of the Show:

    • “What got us here, is not going to get us there.” - Alok Deshpande



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    Taking Flight: EO Atlanta is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usMay 31, 2023
    entrepreneurship
    journey
    startup
    first flight

    Resiliency, Pivoting, Changing, and Adapting - Catherine Wilson - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 019

    Resiliency, Pivoting, Changing, and Adapting - Catherine Wilson - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 019

    Today’s guest has both a creative/business-focused mind, an inspiring entrepreneur, and a powerful businesswoman. Please welcome to the show Catherine Wilson, President at Catherine Wilson Interiors, Inc. Catherine joins host Sarah Tourville to share how important it is to understand the benefits of client-focused listening, from building trust and loyalty to uncovering valuable insights and generating innovative solutions. Learn with Sarah about the pivotal role that listening plays in cultivating successful partnerships and driving long-term business growth!

     


    Takeaways:

    • What Catherine got right on her first flight was adopting that adage mindset early on in her career. As a creative person, Catherine was not interested in spreadsheets or the business side until she found that you can merge creativity and business. Catherine has now found a combined passion for being able to be creative in her place of work. 
    • A best practice that Catherine has learned is to follow through with her clients. Following through with clients shows that you care about their needs. It also helps monitor what they are looking for to keep satisfied clients.
    • Catherine thinks that it is crucial to listen to your clients because when a client is saying they are unhappy, make sure they feel listened to and heard. A best practice is to write down why your client is unhappy and find the deeper meaning of their problem. Ask questions about what they want and what to do to better the situation.
    • At Catherine’s company, whenever they have people lined up to work, and create a sheet with their contacts added. When your company is ready to hire, you can look into that folder and browse the list for a faster hiring rate.



    Quote of the Show:

    • “If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life.” - Catherine Wilson



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    Taking Flight: EO Atlanta is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usMay 17, 2023
    entrepreneurship
    journey
    startup
    first flight

    Wealth Beyond Money - Ethan King - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 018

    Wealth Beyond Money - Ethan King - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 018

    Today’s guest is an author, speaker, designer, mentor, and inspirational entrepreneur. Please welcome to the show Ethan King, Founder at 6 Pack Dads, Co-Founder at Zeus' Closet and stuff4GREEKS.com. Ethan joins host Sarah Tourville to share how he has used his artistic passions to create a dominating business company. Ethan also explains the importance of remembering that you are not stuck where you are currently. Tune in to hear Ethan’s amazing advice!

     


    Takeaways:

    • Chasing what he was passionate about is what he got right on his first flight. He is an artist and knew from the very beginning. Ethan references Steve Jobs's quote to motivate him, “in life, you can't make sense. You can't connect the dots looking forward, but you can connect the dots looking backward.”
    • Ethan started his company with his girlfriend at the time. He combined his art skills and her business major and created a successful business. They have established their business to a point where we have other ventures.
    • The two things Ethan’s company has solved recently are:
      • Zeus’ Closet: During Covid, the customers couldn't go to any ceremonies or anywhere eventful. So, his team wanted to have things to commemorate these events and to help customers embroider their most cherished time.
      • Ethan started coaching entrepreneurs on whole-life success because of Ethan’s experience on the dangerous entrepreneur’s road. He helps people steer away from neglecting their health, neglecting their relationships, and neglecting their families. Ethan puts them back on track to a happy and healthy lifestyle. 
    • When Ethan finds himself in a problematic situation, he will take a step back, exercise, and listen to audiobooks/podcasts to reset his mind. Ethan will then go back to the problem with a determined mindset.
    • Ethan stresses the importance of remembering that you are not stuck where you are. He wants audiences to know that anything you don't like about your life, you can change and evolve. You can design the exact life that you want to live.



    Quote of the Show:

    • “Sometimes you have to go a different direction to focus on yourself, your mental health, spiritual health, and your physical health. Nothing else matters if you don't have those things in check.” - Ethan King



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    Taking Flight: EO Atlanta is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usMay 03, 2023
    entrepreneurship
    journey
    startup
    first flight

    Ambassador of Hope - Andre Norman - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 017

    Ambassador of Hope - Andre Norman - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 017

    Today’s guest is a captivating motivational speaker, a leader, a mentor, and a prison success story. Please welcome to the show Andre Norman, Founder of The Academy of Hope and Community Development Workshop Leader at Genius Network. Andre joins the host Sarah Tourville to share the struggles he went through in prison and how he was motivated to improve himself.

     


    Takeaways:

    • Andre’s first entrepreneurial flight did not go as planned. The police got involved and informed Andre what he was doing was against the law. Andre then found himself in solitary confinement for two and a half years.
    • While Andre was in solitary confinement, he started to plan out his next endeavor but it wasn’t working for him. So he decided he wanted to go to Harvard and become successful. When he told his friends about it, they looked at him like he was crazy. This motivated Andre more.
    • The lessons that Andre learned were to be fearless and to not care about losing. This impacted him while he was in prison to help him realize that you don’t have to be number one all the time. He believes that if you put enough effort into something, you'll find out if it works.
    • Andre specializes in talking to felons, offenders, and gang members about how you can become part of the system, and not part of the prison system. This has been a long ongoing project Andre has been working on with Detriot to lessen the percentages of gun violence in Detriot.
    • Andre labels himself a crisis manager. He says that it doesn't matter whether it's a business crisis, a family crisis, or a community crisis, he creates solutions for those.
    • Harvard University was a goal for Andre because while he was setting in prison, he knew he wanted to be free but, freedom wasn’t that easy to get.



    Quote of the Show:

    • “It took me a total of 14 before I walked out of prison with a goal to go to Harvard, be successful, and launch myself. I’ve been home for 23 years now and I’ve made it to Harvard and beyond.” - Andre Norman



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    Taking Flight: EO Atlanta is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usApril 19, 2023
    entrepreneurship
    journey
    startup
    first flight

    Flying with Navigators - Gary Falcon - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 016

    Flying with Navigators - Gary Falcon - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 016

    Today’s guest is fascinated by the power of technology as a transformative agent in education. He believes that access to quality education is crucial to the future of every child, while also benefiting society at large. Please welcome to the show Gary Falcon! Gary is the  Co-Founder/CEO at Twine and President at Aptiris, Inc. Gary joins the host Sarah Tourville to share his entrepreneurial journey and what he learned along the way.

     


    Takeaways:

    • There are two things that Gary feels he got right when he first started his entrepreneurial journey; One was focusing on making his customers happy and the other was really believing in what he was doing.  
    • As an entrepreneur, you need to have someone who is an implementer and another person who is an integrator to be successful. It’s not easy to find someone who fits into both roles. 
    • Throughout your entrepreneurial journey, there will be people along the way who will point you in the right direction or help guide your business into a better spot. People like this can be viewed as “navigators” for you.   
    • The biggest challenge that Gary is working on solving is that the service he is providing is not fulfilling the same needs for him that he wanted it to. With everything moving online, Gary realized that there were fewer physically present people in the office.
    • Gary decided to open up a center for custom orthotics after he had been dealing with knee pain and thought about how there has to be a way to help other people with the same issues and make a difference.
    • It’s important to take a moment to sit and reflect on what you are doing now and consider thinking about some things that if you could let them go you would.
    • One way to make a big impact on yourself is to focus on the way that you look at the world. It’s an aspect that if you really put energy into it, you will see it pay tenfold.

    Quote of the Show:

    • “I did not come from a business background, but I had that belief and enthusiasm. This was more important to than winning over clients and attracting staff early on.” (02:26)

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    Taking Flight: EO Atlanta is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usApril 05, 2023
    entrepreneurship
    journey
    startup
    first flight

    Focus and Scale - David Asarnow - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 015

    Focus and Scale - David Asarnow - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 015

    Today’s guest is David Asarnow, CEO at Business Nitrogen, and host of the Get Naked in Business Podcast. David shares with Sarah the mistakes he made at the beginning of his business. David explains the importance of being clear on what you want in your business. David gives tips on how to release clients and other opportunities that weren’t aligned to scale. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!

     


    Takeaways:

    • On David’s first flight, he made a lot of mistakes starting his business. David built two 8 figure businesses with other people, but once he went off on his own, the mistakes started to rise. 
    • David realized that having a strong team around him resulted in a successful business. He added value to someone in his company which helped get his entrepreneurial journey back on track.  
    • A challenge that David ran into was not being clear enough about what he wanted in his business.  
    • David’s co-pilot who helped him through his ups and downs was his wife, Jennifer. She supported him along his flight and encouraged him to keep going.
    • A challenge that David’s had to overcome was focus and scale. David got involved with a lot of different business ventures and some weren’t aligned with what his company is doing now.
    • David had to release clients and other opportunities that weren’t aligned to scale. Knowing what the red flags are in your company can help prevent any future issues.
    • One thing that David has seen over the years of being an entrepreneur is that people tend to hold back on things that don’t focus on their mindset and their beliefs. He has learned that you need to avoid self-sabotaging yourself and your internal beliefs to succeed. 

    Quote of the Show:

    • “I want to empower the team to make thoughtful decisions. I want to make sure that we are hiring the right people and we're developing those people in a way that they take  ownership of the vision and the culture of the company.” (13:31)

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    Taking Flight: EO Atlanta is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usMarch 22, 2023
    entrepreneurship
    journey
    startup
    first flight

    Customer Discovery - Cory Hewett - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 014

    Customer Discovery - Cory Hewett - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 014

    Today’s guest is Cory Hewett, CEO of Gimme. Cory shares with Sarah how to learn and understand what customer discovery is. Cory explains how to incorporate it into your business in order to grow a relationship with your buyers. Cory gives tips on how important it is to incorporate storytelling into your business and your products. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!

    Takeaways:

    • One of the things Cory got right on his first flight into his entrepreneurial journey was leaning into their customers to understand their struggles and pain.
    • Understanding their struggles, helps his company connect with its customers and discover how they can solve their wants and needs.
    • It is important to have customer discovery in your business. Without understanding customer discovery, it will be difficult to grow and keep relationships with current and potential buyers.
    • Cory’s advice to entrepreneurs is to have confidence in themselves. Having confidence and humility will keep you humble. Sometimes when you are too confident, you will sometimes get a little over your head.
    • Cory thinks that it was important to bring along his Co-Founder on his journey. Building a business by yourself can be difficult. So, bring someone with the same technical background. Doing this made Cory’s startup business move smoothly.
    • During COVID, Cory’s company struggled with keeping their customer relationship. The barrier of not being able to physically connect with their buyers was difficult. Cory learned a lot about the importance of staying connected with his customers.
    • For Cory, storytelling is a crucial infrastructure component in his position. He finds himself using storytelling with fundraising, pitching customers, learning what to write on their website, and designing their products.

    Quote of the Show:

    • “To be an entrepreneur, it takes a certain degree of confidence and strength.” (04:45)

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    Taking Flight: EO Atlanta is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usMarch 08, 2023
    entrepreneurship
    journey
    startup
    first flight

    Right People, Right Seats - Brad Stevens - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 013

    Right People, Right Seats - Brad Stevens - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 013

    Today’s guest is Brad Stevens, Founder and CEO at Outsource Access. Brad shares with Sarah the challenges he has faced growing his business and the successful outcome he has gotten by helping others. Brad explains how you can properly interview potential employees and how to help them get in the right seat. Brad gives tips on how you can better your business by taking it one step at a time. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!

    Takeaways:

    • Brad’s “lemonade stand” that he learned on his first flight on being an entrepreneur was finding the right people for the right seats. It is so essential to make sure you have the correct employee for the role you are assigning them.
    • Being surrounded by entrepreneurs at a young age influenced Brad as a child. He never realized how much knowledge he stored inside his head by talking to his family members about their businesses. It is key to surround yourself with other business owners to help get the brain moving and think of ideas to help your business succeed.
    • Instead of doing an interview, Brad suggests getting a couple of references. He puts people through 14 to 15 assessments, uses Colby, and a number of different tools. This helps sort out the right people for his company from the people who don’t fit as well.
    • Brad has realized that not being in the office every day and seeing a single thing that's going on, has kept him from halting any growth and opportunity by going down rabbit holes that would've kept his business from rising.

    Quote of the Show:

    • “Because of EO, I got a chance to go to the United Nations headquarters and learn about sustainable development goals… that's probably been one of the biggest enjoyments of growing this business.” (22:50)

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    Taking Flight: EO Atlanta is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usFebruary 22, 2023
    entrepreneurship
    journey
    startup
    first flight

    The Entrepreneurial Bug - Ankit Patel - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 012

    The Entrepreneurial Bug - Ankit Patel - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 012

    How can you take the right steps in your entrepreneurial journey? Well, we have just the episode for you! Today’s guest is Ankit Patel, CEO at Classic Vision Care and Founder of My Business Care Team. Ankit shares with Sarah the first thing he got right on his entrepreneurial journey. It was buying a franchise that had people already with business experience in it. Ankit explains how he learned a lot from his first franchised business by having people around him help establish the business and show him how to run it. Ankit gives tips on how to ask your clients a few questions to see how their experience was so it can increase customer reviews with your company. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!

    Takeaways:

    • The first thing Ankit got right on his entrepreneurial journey was buying a franchise that had people already with business experience in it. Having people who already knew what to do, helped him learn more about the elements of operations, sales, and marketing.
    • Ankit learned a lot from his first franchised business by having people around him help establish the business and show him how to run it. It is always good to ask for a helping hand from others. You never want to be stuck in the mud.
    • The big supporters in Ankit’s life from the beginning have been his family and friends. Having a backup of support behind you every step of the way can be very instrumental to your business's growth. Not having anyone to have your back can affect the business as well.
    • One of the challenges Ankit ran into was the quality deliverance to their customers. He and his team all came together and discussed how they could get more five-star reviews and how can they make their customers feel loved by their business.
    • Following up with your customers after conducting business with them is essential to your company. Asking them a few questions to see how their experience was can increase customer reviews with your company. You can also figure out what is working and was isn’t working.

    Quote of the Show:

    • “Our purpose is to help 10,000 people over the next 10 years. That means helping employ people, helping clients, helping businesses, we can help people grow.” (14:19)

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    Taking Flight: EO Atlanta is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usFebruary 08, 2023
    entrepreneurship
    journey
    startup
    first flight

    Creating Opportunities - Brandon Powell - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 011

    Creating Opportunities - Brandon Powell - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 011

    Having trouble climbing out of a tough situation? Well, we have just the episode for you! Today’s guest is Brandon Powell, CEO at Hatchworks. Brandon shares with Sarah the challenges he faced and how he was able to rise up every time. Brandon explains how important it is to protect your equity in your company. Brandon gives tips on how to figure out where you want your company to be in three years. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!

    Takeaways:

    • The thing that Brandon got right did not have a co-founder. It was more challenging to get the business off the ground by himself but it taught him many lessons about growing a business.
    • Another thing that Brandon got right was he already knew who his ideal customers were. With Brandon already knowing who he wanted to sell to, it helped grow the business's numbers as soon as his company was launched.
    • Brandon’s co-pilot was his mom. When he was younger, his mother taught him a valuable lesson. His mother couldn't give him everything that he wanted, even though she wanted to. So he had to earn it and figure out a way to get it. She taught him that not everything gets handed to you and so you have to work for it.
    • Brandon realized that hiring a CFO helps keep the business on track. His CFO helped him through a lot of challenges and was always there to help steer him back on the company's plans.
    • A book Brandon recommends is Making Big Happen by Mark Moses. Brandon loved the book so much that he is implementing it into his business.

    Quote of the Show:

    • “We are creating opportunities for people and that excites me.” (14:04)

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    Taking Flight: EO Atlanta is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usJanuary 25, 2023
    entrepreneurship
    journey
    startup
    first flight

    The Power Of Persuasion - Shani Godwin - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 010

    The Power Of Persuasion - Shani Godwin - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 010

    Want to know how to follow your passions and pursue your dreams? Well, we have just the episode for you! Today’s guest is Shani Godwin, Chief Executive Officer at Communiqué USA Inc. Shani shares with Sarah what she got right on her entrepreneurial journey. Shani explains that being clear on what she was passionate about led to her pursuing her passions. Shani gives tips on how to better your work life and how to ignore the people who negatively impact you. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!

    Takeaways:

    • The thing that Shani got right on her entrepreneurial journey was being clear on what she was passionate about led to her pursuing her passions.
    • Shani believes that if it had not been for her mother, who steered her toward figuring out a structured sensible way to write, she would've been left to her own devices with no guidance. Her mom greatly impacted her and encouraged her to follow her dreams.
    • Shani ran into a lot of negative outlooks on her when she began on starting her own company. She realized that not everyone will have your back and not everyone will believe in you. As long as you believe in yourself and focus on your goals, you can accomplish anything.
    • Her co-pilot when she started her company was her ex-husband. He was the person cheering her on and in a lot of ways believed in Shani’s ability to build her company more than she did at the time. His encouragement pushed her to continue.
    • Shani's book she is currently reading is, The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama and The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive by Patrick Lencioni. Her company’s team will gather together and read books together as a way to grow a closer bond with her team.
    • Shani finds comfort in living her life according to the values and principles that matter to her. Around her friends and family, she doesn’t want to be seen as Shani the leader, she wants to be seen as Shani the person. It is always important to remove your work personality away from your home life. It gives your brain a break and helps you destress any issues away.

    Quote of the Show:

    • “I could not believe that I could make money doing the thing I loved. ” (07:20)

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    Taking Flight: EO Atlanta is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usJanuary 11, 2023
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    Setting Up For Success - Esther Vayman - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 009

    Setting Up For Success - Esther Vayman - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 009

    Do you know what you need to do in order to have a successful company? What are the first steps to take? Well, we have just the episode for you! Today’s guest is Esther Vayman, Family Lawyer at Vayman & Teitelbaum, P.C. Esther shares with Sarah how she started out by helping her dad’s real estate company in a shared building. She believes that this helped her by having everyday discussions about where it was going, what they were doing, and what was their strategy. Esther explains how she was able to keep her costs low when she first made her company. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!

    Takeaways:

    • The first thing that Esther believes she got right when starting was “going for it”. She says that they started the company without clients or knowing who their ideal customers are. She went with her gut and made the best decision of her life.
    • Another thing that Esther got right on her flight was having her husband by her side. Having her husband by her side as a partner, he complimented her strength and helped her with any challenges along the way. Having a trusted partner helps brush out any tangles in the business.
    • When starting her company, Esther kept her costs low. By keeping her costs low, her company didn’t need to spend any money that they didn’t have which made it easier to advance her business.
    • Esther started out by helping her dad’s real estate company in a shared building. She believes that this helped her by having everyday discussions about where it was going, what they were doing, and what was their strategy. Having that support and dialogue was the push she needed to start her company.
    • A challenge that Esther had to face within her company was staffing. She had to let go of some team members who were not a good fit for their business, and even though it was hard to hire teammates at the time, now her company is better than ever. Sometimes you have to take those risks in order to succeed.
    • Being surrounded by her family who immigrated from the Soviet Union, and seeing how hard they worked to provide Esther and her family with a better life, inspired Esther to work hard and become successful.

    Quote of the Show:

    • “The ignorance of failure is a good thing because you don't really fear it and so you go for it.” (03:53)

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    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usDecember 28, 2022
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    The Opportunities For Improvement - Andy Chopra - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 008

    The Opportunities For Improvement - Andy Chopra - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 008

    Want to build your business to its fullest potential? We have just the episode for you! Today’s guest is Andy Chopra, the Managing Partner at Banyan Investment Group. Andy shares with Sarah how his family started in the realtor business and the hills he went through to continue their business. Andy explains the challenges he faced along the way with hiring the right teammates, building his business, and the importance of communicating. Andy also talks about how he learned about the value of his associates and what they mean to his company. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!

    Takeaways:

    • Andy’s first lesson he learned when starting out as an entrepreneur was getting himself into the field he was already familiar with. Growing up, Andy was surrounded by family businesses. He believes that this helped influence him on becoming a great entrepreneur.
    • When Andy was going into his business, he gathered partners that had a similar background of experience so he can depend on accurate and relatable help.
    • Another thing Andy feels that he got right when starting was having a supportive wife and a great network of connections in the entrepreneurial field. Andy believes that having the support network around him was in hindsight incredibly valuable.
    • Andy learned the importance of owning, not only a business but owning his name. He learned that by owning your name, you can build up the kind of person you want to be.
    • Andy sees all of his associates as co-pilots on his journey. They were a big part of his business and without them, the business would not succeed.
    • A challenge that Andy had to face in his company was finding the right people to make it worthwhile for them to continue to work for his business. He values his associates and wants them to feel valued by the company.

    Quote of the Show:

    • “I don't want my name on the back of the check. I want it on the front of the check.” (09:25)

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    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usDecember 21, 2022
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    Solving Unrealistic Expectations - Josh Sweeney - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 007

    Solving Unrealistic Expectations - Josh Sweeney - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 007

    Today’s guest is Josh Sweeney, President of FounderScale and Founder of Epic Culture. Josh shares with Sarah what he got right on his entrepreneur journey and who influenced him to become the entrepreneur he is today. Josh explains what his company does and how it helps founders become better founders of their businesses. He dives into the extreme challenges that he faced when starting his company and how he was able to pull himself out of it with the help of others. Josh also talks about the misconceptions about how sales and marketing work. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!

    Takeaways:

    • One thing that Josh got right is focusing on continuing his education. His belief is that there is already someone who's done it well, so he feels as though he doesn’t have to learn these lessons the hard way. He looked outward for solutions and in return learned from others that had been there before him.
    • Josh’s number one co-pilot that stayed by his side through his whole entrepreneurial journey is his wife. His wife grew up around an entrepreneurial family and with her help, Josh was able to accomplish his life goals.
    • Another co-pilot that made a big imprint on Josh’s journey was the EO Organization. Having mentors and advisors involved in EO helped influence him during the start of his business.
    • Josh’s last co-pilot is his business partner. Having business partners, taught him many valuable lessons about building his company and what it takes to be successful.
    • The biggest challenge that Josh has encountered is marketing and sales, specifically, clients having unrealistic expectations. Josh explains that clients will look to them for guidance, but they have a certain understanding of their own belief system. That belief system may or may not be accurate. In order to fix this, his team gets a lot of unrealistic expectations and looked at how can we solve that.
    • Josh makes himself a self-goal every year. By setting yourself your own goal, it will be easier to accomplish the list of things you've been meaning to get to.

    Quote of the Show:

    • “I want to help founders grow and understand by the connections we make.” (10:31)

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    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usDecember 14, 2022
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    The Value of Customers and Community - Andrea Tarrell - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 006

    The Value of Customers and Community - Andrea Tarrell - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 006

    What does it take to value your customers? What steps can you take to improve your business? Get out your notepad to write down some great advice in this episode. Today’s guest is Andrea Tarrell, CEO & Founder of Sercante and Founder and Blogger at The Spot For Pardot. Andrea shares with Sarah that allowing her customers and community to submit articles to her blog posts, grew their reader numbers. Andrea has learned a lot from building a business. She feels as though it mentally and professionally fulfilled her life for the better. Andrea also talks about how her family made another impact on her start by always staying by her side. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!



    Takeaways:

    • The two things Andrea got right on her entrepreneurial journey were hiring talented hard-working people and launching a blog at the same time she launched her business.
    • Andrea learned that allowing her customers and community to submit articles to her blog posts, grew their reader numbers.
    • Andrea’s co-pilots were her family and the EO Organization. The EO Organization made a huge impact on her because of the wide variety of business owners that she could bounce ideas. Her family made another impact on her start by always staying by her side.
    • Andrea split her customer service up into smaller groups to help certain customers. She made one group focus on new customers and another group that's focused on helping people optimize when they've already been on the systems for a while. This made it easier to prioritize their customers.
    • Andrea has learned a lot from building a business. She feels as though it mentally and professionally fulfilled her life for the better.
    • Andrea’s company helps other businesses that are seeking to make the leap from where they're now to where they could be with technology.



    Quote of the Show:

    • “There is something really powerful about knowing that you own your own destiny.” (20:50)



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    Taking Flight: EO Atlanta is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/


    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usDecember 07, 2022
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    How To Make Better Decisions - David Felfoldi - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 005

    How To Make Better Decisions - David Felfoldi - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 005

    How do you learn from your mistakes?What can you do to make better decisions? Well, get out some pens and paper to jot down some great advice from this episode. Today’s guest is David Felfoldi, CEO and Founder of NPressive and Sherpa Global. David shares with Sarah about growing up around his parents who immigrated to the U.S. and influenced him into becoming a hard worker and helped him achieve success. When starting a business, you want to make effective decisions and learn from past mistakes. David Felfoldi also talks about how it is okay to make mistakes along the way just as long as you learn from them and put them toward your future work. David discusses how he learned the importance of building relationships with your customers. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!


    Takeaways: 

    • When David was growing up, his parents were hard workers and influenced David into becoming a hard worker and achieve success. 
    • With David’s parents being immigrants, it helped him look beyond the boundaries of only starting a company in just the United States. He expanded his views to develop a team worldwide to give opportunities for others to shine. 
    • David gained a longtime friendship in middle school that influenced him to stay as an entrepreneur to this day. He learned that having people whom you find inspiring can help influence life-changing career paths. 
    • When starting a business, you want to make effective decisions and learn from past mistakes. 
    • With every business, it is key to have a co-pilot. Having a co-pilot to riff ideas off of and receive advice for complicated decisions can be a weight off your shoulders. David learned that not having a co-pilot made him feel very lonely. He felt there was no one he could talk to. This had a significant impact on his career. 
    • It is okay to make mistakes along the way just as long as you learn from them and put them toward your future work. 
    • David learned a valuable lesson on building relationships with customers. He lost a lot of his business but, it was not because of performance or his own team. It was because customers were leaving. The relationships that he had built, and spent a lot of time building, disappeared and were taken for granted. He then learned the importance of relationships with your customers. 
    • When losing a customer, identify upfront and be strategic about it. Figure out who you are going to nurture and gain as a new customer. What will that take? 
    • When a client signs with you, celebrate it. Send the client something in the mail to show your appreciation. Send them something every year on that signed date. It will make the client grow a closer relationship with your company.
    • You never know the journey your business will go through. Always expect the unexpected.



    Quote of the show: 

    • “I wanna make better decisions and part of that is reflecting on what worked well and what didn’t work.” (04:06) 



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    Hey! It's Casey Cheshire from EO Boston. It's an honor for my team at Ringmaster to partner with EO Atlanta to produce this great podcast. If you're interested in an experience share around what it takes to launch a podcast, how to be a better host, or a great guest: shoot me an email at casey@ringmaster.com

    Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
    en-usNovember 30, 2022
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