On this episode we sat down with Michael Vertolli, President and Chief Executive Officer of ComTec Systems. Mike joined ComTec in 1989 as a member of the technical engineering team. Five years later in 1994, he purchased a controlling interest in the company and assumed overall control of operations. Mike helped the company develop from a two-person consulting firm into one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing privately-owned technology firms in the United States. Check out ComTec here: comtecsystems.net On this episode you will hear about: How process creates progress Best practices for processes How to build great teams Letting the metrics make the (unemotional) decisions Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes, and Michael Vertolli joined us remotely via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host/Director - Tony Lopes Guest - Michael Vertolli Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com

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145: Michael Vertolli – Process Creates Progress

On this episode, you will hear from Amanda Rabideau, the CEO of Arch Collective. Amanda built her career growing businesses using effective marketing, strategy, and sales practices. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked with large enterprises like Dell, Microsoft, CoreLogic, and tech start-ups including Cloudstaff, New Relic, and OraMetrix (acquired by Dentsply Sirona March 2018). Throughout her career, Amanda served as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs as they launched and expanded their businesses. This passion for helping entrepreneurs led Amanda to start Arch Collective. She now devotes her career to empowering entrepreneurs and business leaders to grow their companies through effective marketing and commercialization. Check out Arch Collective here: www.arch-collective.com On this episode you will hear about: How Amanda uses her experiences at large organizations to help Series A startups grow. Why Amanda eventually took the leap into starting Arch Collective. What you can learn from large companies to improve your marketing strategies. The differences between large corporations and a startup (mainly when it comes to setting up processes). Advantages that a startup has over a large entity. Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes, and Amanda Rabideau joined us remotely via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host/Director - Tony Lopes Guest - Amanda Rabideau Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com

144: Amanda Rabideau – Growing Your Brand by Building an Effective Marketing Strategy

On this episode, you will hear from Robert L. Mickles, the Co-Founder/Director/Editor of 360 Digital Studios.  Rob is a filmmaker based out of Croydon, Pennsylvania, who has been doing full service production studio work, with a knack for collaboration, since before attending college.  Video production takes Rob all over the world. He typically serves the following areas: Philadelphia, NYC/NJ, DMV area (DE/MD/VA/D.C), Texas, California, Las Vegas and Florida.  His new film, "Off-Time," is a passion project that has taken almost a decade to complete.  He and his business partner, Brian, have self-funded most of the project, all while keeping up with client work. Check out 360 Digital Studios: www.360digitalstudios.com Follow 360 Digital on Instagram: www.instagram.com/360digitalstudios On this episode you will hear about: How Rob and Brian built 360 Digital and worked their way up to a flourishing production company. Why they invested in RED cameras, taking a risk on (very) expensive tools. How Rob worked on his new film, "Off-Time," on the side and how they managed to self-fund the majority of the project. Rob's advice on how to keep your team motivated and working toward a long term goal. How Rob keeps a fresh eye when editing his own work. Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes, with support from Director of Photography, Michael Leary (www.onefifteenfilms.com). The episode was recorded live, although we were socially distanced, and 360 Digital Studios (Croydon, PA). Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host/Director - Tony Lopes Guest - Robert L. Mickles Director of Photography - Michael Leary Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com

143: Robert L. Mickles – Making “Off-Time” Happen

On this episode, you will hear from Dr. Mike Simpson.  Dr. Mike is best known for his role as an investigator on the History Channel’s docu-reality series "Hunting Hitler." He has served over three decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Green Beret, and a doctor of emergency medicine assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Trained as a demolitions expert, SWAT sniper, high altitude low opening (HALO) parachutist, civilian paramedic, Special Forces medic, operations and intelligence sergeant, and board-certified emergency medicine physician, Dr. Mike now uses his extensive knowledge of training and medicine to help men over forty achieve peak physical condition. Check out Dr. Mike Simpsons book out here: Honed Visit greybeardperformance.com to hear more about how you can reinvent yourself with the warrior mindset. Check out Mike's podcast The Mind of the Warrior Podcast: Mind of the Warrior. On this episode you will hear about: How to reinvent yourself even after age 40. Success is what happens when you run out of excuses. How Dr. Mike took the best aspects of being a Special Forces Operator and applied that same mindset to medicine, and to being an entrepreneur. How to stop living your "Plan B" and live the life you really want. Why you should not let society tell you what is "Normal." How to achieve wellness through the "Warrior-Athlete" lifestyle. Why you set your own limits, nobody else does. Do what you love and everything else will sort itself out. Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes. Dr. Mike Simpson joined us remotely, via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host - Tony Lopes Guests - Dr. Mike Simpson (drmikesimpson.com) Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com

142: Dr. Mike Simpson – How to Reinvent Yourself (Even After Age 40)

Nardeep Khurmi is an acclaimed writer, director, and actor hailing from the suburbs of Philly by way of Switzerland and England. You can usually catch him on some mountain likely out of breath. Or pigging out on some delicious street food. He studied at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, FAMU International in Prague, Czech Republic, Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), and recently completed a 5 year training with teacher Stephen Book.  His work spotlights underrepresented communities, and he splits his time working on thought-provoking, moving, socially relevant narratives and absurdist comedy pieces. ​He is currently developing a feature film about a trans-American road trip exploring a surrogate father-daughter relationship against the backdrop of America's current border and immigration crisis. Nardeep is also an accomplished actor. His recent credits include 911, SWAT, The Odd Couple, and recurring roles on Jane the Virgin and The Bold and the Beautiful. He is currently recurring on Legendary Entertainment and the Nerdist's show Orbital Redux, a revolutionary Sci-Fi show filmed and aired live, and is a heavy recurring on the Disney animated show Mira, Royal Detective, where he voices more than 10 characters. Check out Nardeep's IMBD and his new film (currently in preproduction) Land of Gold! Help crowdfund Land of Gold here: http://www.landofgoldfilm.com/ and https://seedandspark.com/fund/landofgold#wishlist. On this episode you will hear about: Nardeep talks about his film, Land of Gold (how the idea came to him, and why he chose this subject). How going on instinct sometimes helps you to be faster and more efficient. Why journaling is a critical tool for the creative process. The reasons you should create a project "bible" when you are creating anything (products, services, marketing campaigns, films, etc.). Why pen and paper is still the best medium, and why you should just keep scribbling your ideas down until you feel "ready." How to get feedback from your trusted advisors. Nardeep will give you the secret sauce for boosting your own creative energy and using your imagination. Why you should never delete anything (when you're being creative). How improv can help you to be more creative and stay in the present moment. Why ultimately you need to just put your shit out there (perfection is the enemy of done). Nardeep and I get pretty deep, giving you some philosophy and motivation to get your projects going. Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes. Nardeep Khurmi joined us remotely, via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host - Tony Lopes Guests - Nardeep Khurmi (www.nardeepkhurmi.com) Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com

141: Nardeep Khurmi – The Road to “Land of Gold (Along with Some “Deep” Thoughts)

Joris Bryon is the founder and CEO of Dexter Agency, a remote team of e-commerce conversion optimization and email marketing specialists.  The agency serves high-revenue e-commerce stores that are ready for continuous growth. With over 1500 A/B tests under his belt, Joris wrote the book “Kill Your Conversion Killers” to help all the online stores he hasn’t worked with (yet). Check out Joris' free e-book (that we mention during the episode) to learn more! On this episode you will hear about: Common misconceptions about conversion optimization. Why you need to A/B test your website. The reasons that best practices are no longer enough. Why you should not just do what your competitors are doing. What you should be testing. Why growing your audience may not be the solution for you. The top 3 things Joris recommends testing. Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes. Joris Bryon joined us remotely, via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host - Tony Lopes Guests - Joris Bryon (dexter.agency) Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com

140: Joris Bryon – Killing Your Website’s Conversion Killers

Raúl Galera is the Chief Advocate at ReferralCandy, an app that allows e-commerce brands to set up and run customer referral programs. ReferralCandy is the leading platform in terms of referral marketing for e- commerce brands. Founded over 10 years ago, ReferralCandy has helped over 30,000 brands leverage the power of word-of-mouth and turn their customer base into their marketing team. Referral marketing is a blend of organic content, community marketing and influencer marketing. Word-of-mouth is a powerful channel for both successful global names as well as new, niche brands. Referral marketing blends perfectly with brands that have a clear customer-centric approach, making it affordable for companies of any size to attract new customers while retaining existing ones. Raúl has been leading ReferralCandy’s partnership efforts for the past five years, working alongside marketing agencies, media and tech companies. Check out referralcandy.com to learn more! On this episode you will hear about: How referral marketing has evolved over the past decade. What the future of referral marketing will look like. The difference between word of mouth and referral marketing. How an affiliate and a referral program/marketing differ. For upcoming brands we look at: When is the right time to start a referral program? How referral marketing will fit within your marketing strategy. 3 key strategies to introduce a successful referral program to customers. How the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected the way brands are approaching referral marketing. Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes. Raúl Galera joined us remotely, via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host - Tony Lopes Guests - Raúl Galera (referralcandy.com) Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com

139: Raúl Galera – How to Grow Your Community with Your Existing Community

On this episode, we sat down with Mark Rockwell. Mark spends his time helping frustrated business owners build healthy thriving companies and find their love of being an entrepreneur again. Mark works with business owners who are frustrated by their inability to scale up and become more profitable. He helps them create their vision, and implement an operating platform that builds a healthy, thriving company. Mark is both an attorney and entrepreneur. He has started and grown several companies during his career, and he has struggled with the same frustrations and setbacks all business owners experience. Check out coachrockwell.com/ to contact Mark. On this episode you will hear about: How to create an “operating system” for your business. Why “operating systems” help organizations increase their profitability and scalability. Why vision and values are so important for an organization’s success. What you can do to notice immediate efficiency improvements and operate more smoothly. The secrets of effective time management. Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes. Mark Rockwell joined us remotely, via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host - Tony Lopes Guests - Mark Rockwell (coachrockwell.com) Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com  

138: Mark Rockwell – Love Being an Entrepreneur Again

On this episode, we sat down with Joey Mure and Russ Morgan, of Wealth Without Wall Street. Russ and Joey are serial entrepreneurs and currently operate 19 short term rentals along with several other investment strategies. They love to talk about the challenges and motivations they experience as business owners and helping others pursue financial freedom. The wall street mindset separates families, entrepreneurs, and business owners from their money while others use it for their advantage. The secret to freedom is having your money work for you, not someone else, when wealth building. Both Russ and Joey work tirelessly to be the hub for financial insight and education for individuals, business owners and investors nationwide. We believe that taking control over your finances will lead to greater prosperity and a more stress free way of life. We invite you to join our community as you take control of your path to financial freedom. Joining the community will allow you to make better decisions regarding your financial future through coaching, access to legal and tax experts, and networking with like minded individuals who are exploring multiple ways to create passive income. Russ’ creativity, fresh ideas, and knack for problem solving are indispensable assets to his role at Wealth Without Wall Street. Russ would describe himself as competitive, creative, and passionate; his colleagues would likely add that he is helpful and abundant. Joey’s strengths in building relationships, asking great questions, and influencing and empowering people with the Wealth Without Wall Street message make him invaluable to the company’s mission. He is relational, impactful, and a true leader. His colleagues would add that he’s thoughtful, funny, and a family man. Check out https://go.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/passport for a free gift from Russ and Joey. On this episode you will hear about: How to create certainty in your future and create a life worth living. Three simple steps to Financial Freedom. How to stop sending money away and use it to work for you. Why chasing zero debt will never get you anywhere. How you might be able to earn a return in two places at the same time with the same money. Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes. Joey Mure and Russ Morgan joined us remotely, via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host - Tony Lopes Guests - Joey Mure and Russ Morgan (www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com) Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com  

137: Joey Mure and Russ Morgan – Achieving Wealth Without Wall Street

On this episode, we sat down with Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner, of the Money Advantage. The Money Advantage is a team of financial freedom architects for wealth creators. Using their 3-step roadmap, you maximize your money by keeping more of what you make, protecting it, and turning it into cash-flowing assets. Their family office model brings you the concierge service usually reserved for the ultra-wealthy – a team of licensed professionals to coordinate every part of your financial life. This includes strategies for cash flow, long- term tax reduction, estate and business legal planning, creative whole life insurance strategies (Privatized Banking), and alternative investments. Rachel Marshall is the Co-Founder, Chief Financial Educator, and Content Strategist of The Money Advantage. She is known for making money simple, fun, and doable. She’s currently writing a book about her near-death experience and how it became the springboard for her family’s multi-generational legacy of more than money. Bruce Wehner is the Lead Advisor of The Money Advantage, where he designs and communicates the individualized solutions that help their clients increase cash flow and financial control. Bruce leans on his experience as an educator and varsity head coach, lifelong entrepreneur, and real estate investor. He is a Nelson Nash Institute Authorized Infinite Banking Practitioner who has been practicing Infinite Banking since his parents started his first policy when he was a young child. Bruce and Rachel are the co-hosts of The Money Advantage podcast, the popular business and personal finance show. Visit The Money Advantage here: themoneyadvantage.com On this episode you will hear about: 3 infinite banking secrets for investors and entrepreneurs. How to earn a return on the same money in 2 places at the same time. 3 keys to maximize profitability without hustling or cutting back. 3 things investors need to know before using infinite banking. How you might be able to earn a return in two places at the same time with the same money. Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes.  Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner joined us remotely, via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host - Tony Lopes Guests - Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com  

136: Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner – Gain a Money Advantage

On this episode, we sat down with Christopher Hamze. Christopher has been searching for print on demand his entire life, he just didn't know it. His early entrepreneurial efforts started with a candy shop at the age of 8 to then helping grow the family pizza business through his teens. Even after pursuing an MBA and law degree, Chris always knew something was missing. He knew he had the entrepreneurial spirit but he just didn't know what to do with it. That's when he discovered print on demand. After 8 years and over 4 million items fulfilled, he still spends every day doing what he loves - helping people start and grow businesses with print on demand. From running the equipment and designing workflow solutions, Christopher does it all. Teelaunch is the first thing he thinks about every morning when he wakes up and it's the last thing he thinks about before going to sleep. If you need help running your print on demand based business, get in touch with Christopher today! Visit teelaunch here: https://teelaunch.com/ On this episode you will hear about: An explanation about "print on demand." We demystify how hard it is to start an e-commerce (print on demand) business. We talk about how print on demand is more than simple stuff, like T-shirts. How you can also create items like crystals, rugs, cutting boards, headphones, etc. Why you no longer have to be an expert at marketing to sell products online. The one piece of advice Christopher would give to someone who is unsure about getting started in e-commerce. Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes.  Christopher Hamze  joined us remotely, via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host - Tony Lopes Guest - Christopher Hamze Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com  

135: Christopher Hamze – How Anyone Can Start an E-Commerce Business

Van Carlson is the Founder & CEO at SRA and has over twenty five years of experience within the risk management industry. Van began his career with Farmers Insurance Group as an agent; eventually growing his book to be among the largest in his home state of Idaho. Van focuses Strategic Risk Alternatives on risk management primarily and facilitates SRA to assess and solve for the risks our clients have. Van’s primary goal is to continue the upward growth of SRA and continue to develop new products to bring to market. On this episode you will hear about: Risk Management by utilizing 831b tax code Working with business owners to better position themselves for downturn economies & recognize self-insured risk Maximizing additional revenues, utilizing products and tools similar to fortune 500 companies How IRC 831b may provide a tax benefit to you Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes.  Van Carlson  joined us remotely, via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host - Tony Lopes Guest - Van Carlson Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com  

134: Van Carlson – How You Can Use the Tax Strategies of Fortune 500 Companies

On this episode, we spoke with Tom Stern, writer of Fear Less, Sell More: Find Your Courage and Make Millions. Tom was the black sheep in a family of lions. Tom’s father was one of the founders of cable television, and his great grandfather, a prominent philanthropist, was the CEO and chairman of Sears, Roebuck and Co. at the turn of the twentieth century. As an ADHD child with dyslexia, Tom was unable to live up to those lofty expectations, and as a result, suffered from extreme anxiety. Over time, by developing his creativity, as a jazz musician, stand-up comedian, writer/producer for HBO, and comic strip creator, he found his greatest success in sales. First as a talent agent for celebrity comedians and then as president of his own executive search firm. Leveraging what he calls "sales expression" he has sustained excellence in the business world for over a quarter century. Tom's passion is influence, using logic and emotion to engender courage in others. It is Tom’s goal to help others achieve success in sales and realize their dreams by overcoming their fears.  His new book is now available through Tom's site: tomsterncentral.com/. On this episode you will hear about: What vocal expression is How to maximize the utilization of your imagination Courage and where it comes from How to use intention, along with your voice, to bolster your courage What sales expression is How Tom's success and failures informed his life and my book Making a connection with other people, utilizing sales expressiveness Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes.  Tom Stern  joined us remotely, via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host - Tony Lopes Guest - Tom Stern Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by CollegeCast LLC (www.collegecastpodcasts.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com  

133: Tom Stern – Use Intention and Your Voice to Build Courage

On this episode, we spoke with Jamie Nash, writer of Save the Cat! Writes for TV: The Last Book on Creating Binge-Worthy Content You'll Ever Need.  Jamie Nash has been a working screenwriter for more than a decade.  He's written feature films for Lionsgate, Haxan Films and Nickelodeon, among others.  He is primarily a genre writer for Horror and Family (a weird combo, right?), he somehow makes it work.  His new book SAVE THE CAT! WRITES FOR TV is now available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0984157697/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_TCZGP3Q9AAY1CGNW5BNG. Make sure you visit Jamies site here: jamienash.net. On this episode you will hear about: How Jamie broke into TV writing, even though he started out as a computer scientist and programmer The dirty secret about making it in screenwriting How Jamie met Blake Snyder, which eventually led to the writing of Save the Cat! Why consistently writing several scripts a year has helped him to maintain his success How Jamie's background in juggling relates to his entrepreneurial spirit How to hack storytelling Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted and produced by Tony Lopes, and edited by Michael Leary.  Jamie Nash  joined us remotely, via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host - Tony Lopes Guest - Jamie Nash Editor - Michael Leary (onefifteenfilms.com) The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com  

132: Jamie Nash – Save the Cat and the TV Business

On this episode, we spoke with Jeff Epstein, of onboard.io.  Jeff was previously the founder of Ambassador, the world's #1 referral tracking, attribution and management platform for businesses, for over 9 years. INC 5000 recognized Ambassador as one of the fastest-growing companies in the USA, and they were acquired in 2018. Jeff is a lifelong entrepreneur at heart and a 2011 NYC TechStar graduate.  He's been through the ups and downs of running, scaling, and selling a business. He's excited to share great value with your audience and his mission with his more recent venture of which he is CEO: Onboard - a SaaS made specifically for customer implementation to create, optimize and automate the perfect journey for every customer, enabling companies to manage the perfect onboarding process. On this episode you will hear about: Starting, growing, scaling + selling a business Serial entrepreneurship Raising Capital Customer Success / Onboarding The Rise of the Customer Driven Organization What makes a great Customer Success team and how to build one How to build and perfect your onboarding process How, when and why to sell your SaaS business How Jeff went from online poker to running a 2x INC 5000 SaaS company Back to back: lessons learned going into his second startup Production Credits: The Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Tony Lopes. Jeff Epstein  joined us remotely, via Google Meet. Executive Producer - Tony Lopes (SoftStix Productions LLC - info@softstixproductions.com) Host - Tony Lopes Guest - Jeff Epstein (onboard.io/) Editor - Tony Lopes The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform, so you can catch the latest episodes. Copyright 2018 - 2021 SoftStix Productions LLC, all rights reserved. www.selfmadestrategies.com  

131: Jeff Epstein – How Shared Values can Help You Get Farther Faster

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