Entrepreneur Stories 4⃣ Inspiration

166: Overcoming Cancer to Build a $250M+ Insurance Business - Heath Ritenour of Insurance Office of America

Heath Ritenour joined Insurance Office of America in 1996. He was named Chief Executive Officer in 2008 and became Chairman in 2019. Since taking the helm, Heath has helped IOA grow to the 13th largest privately held insurance agency in the country. He firmly believes in serving IOA’s clients passionately, meticulously, and resourcefully. Heath strives for IOA to be a leader in innovation and to be different in an industry of sameness.  This Episode is Sponsored By: Raine Mahdi and Austin talk about how to start a business at $500 or less, the types of businesses that work best, how to do it, what resources you need to use, all of it is there. If you want to check out that episode, you should become a Patreon member by visiting: millionaire-interviews.com/patreon Capterra is the leading, free online resource to help you find the best software solution for your business. With over 850,000 reviews of products from real users, discover everything you need to make an informed decision! To help support the show, go visit them at: millionaire-interviews.com/capterra Freshbooks invoicing and accounting software is designed specifically for small business owners. Freshbooks grows alongside your business, so you’ll always have the tools you need when you need them without ever having to learn the ins and outs of accounting. Try it FREE for thirty days, no catch and no credit card required, just go to: millionaire-interviews.com/freshbooks   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon. 😀😎😍 *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Heath Ritenour Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

165: Ex-CEO of Meineke Auto shares his Entrepreneurial Journey 🚗... | Charles Bonfiglio of Tint World ⭐

Charles J. Bonfiglio is the Franchise Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tint World. The company is a privately owned franchise chain of independent retail window tinting, mobile electronics, auto accessories and appearance centers. As the lead executive of Tint World, Charles is responsible for all functions related to the development and leadership of the company in growing the family of franchise stores. Listen to Part II, right now: The Secrets to Creating a Successful Franchise... like Tint World (a Continuation of EP 165). This Episode is Sponsored By: Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services. Receive 10% off your first order by using code MILLIONAIRE. Just visit: millionaire-interviews.com/fiverr Hubstaff makes invoicing super easy. Hubstaff is not designed for one type of business, which is why there are over 34,000 companies using their application. To help your business get started with Hubstaff, use promo code YOLO and get 60 days FREE when you visit: millionaire-interviews.com/hubstaff Raine Mahdi and Austin talks about how to start a business for $500 or less, the types of businesses that work best, how to do it, what resources you need to use, & more. If you want to check out that episode, you should become a Patreon member by visiting: millionaire-interviews.com/patreon   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon. 😀😎😍 *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Charles Bonfiglio Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

164: How to Manage the Productivity Level of Your Virtual Staff (w/ Dave Nevogt of Hubstaff)

Dave Nevogt is the Co-Founder of Hubstaff, which helps virtual teams communicate better through automatic time and activity tracking. He runs the day to day marketing, operations, and support for the company. Hubstaff is currently a team of 25 across marketing, development and support that are driven by changing the way remote teams work and communicate. This Episode is Sponsored By: Freshbooks invoicing and accounting software is designed specifically for small business owners. Freshbooks grows alongside your business, so you’ll always have the tools you need when you need them without ever having to learn the ins and outs of accounting. Try it FREE for thirty days, no catch and no credit card required, just go to: millionaire-interviews.com/freshbooks Orgain is a brand that makes clean and nutritional products. Orgain will choose 3 deserving startups and grant them $50,000 each to take their businesses to the next level. If you think you’re a good fit for this grant, please visit: millionaire-interviews.com/orgain On Episode 104, Eric Gilbert Williams talks about his journey from rock-bottom to building and selling a multi-million dollar business. Now, Eric is taking his business experience and coaching entrepreneurs like you, so you can increase your bottom line. For a limited time, you can book a complimentary one-on-one session with Eric to find solutions for your business, no strings attached, simply visit: millionaire-interviews.com/egw-coaching   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon. 😀😎😍 *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Dave Nevogt Interview. ***   Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

163: Turning your Website Contact Form into Instant Profit | Nicolas Vandenberghe of Chili Piper 🌶

Nicolas Vandenberghe is the Co-Founder and CEO of Chili Piper. Nicolas began his career selling newspapers in the streets of Paris in high school, studied Maths at Ecole Polytechnique and then received his MBA from Stanford GSB. He started and sold 3 tech companies with up to 65 employees and $11M in revenues, and also ran sales for a $2B telecom firm negotiating billion-dollar deals with companies like Google. Most recently in 2016, he co-founded his 4th startup and presently is the CEO of Chili Piper – a pioneer in Buyer Enablement. This Episode is Sponsored By: Capterra is the leading, free online resource to help you find the best software solution for your business. With over 850,000 reviews of products from real users, discover everything you need to make an informed decision! To help support the show, go visit them at: millionaire-interviews.com/capterra Ashford University offers online Master's Degree Program that allows you to learn at your own pace. Ashford University is fully accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission. Enroll now by going to: millionaire-interviews.com/ashford Freshbooks invoicing and accounting software is designed specifically for small business owners. Freshbooks grows alongside your business, so you’ll always have the tools you need when you need them without ever having to learn the ins and outs of accounting. Try it FREE for thirty days, no catch and no credit card required, just go to: millionaire-interviews.com/freshbooks Orgain is a brand that makes clean and nutritional products. Orgain will choose 3 deserving startups and grant them $50,000 each to take their businesses to the next level. If you think you’re a good fit for this grant, please visit: millionaire-interviews.com/orgain   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon. 😀😎😍 *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Nicolas Vandenberghe Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

162: Growing then Selling a Digital Agency in the 21st Century | Dalip Jaggi of Vincit

Dalip Jaggi is head of business at Vincit. Dalip has been recognized as an active entrepreneur filled with high-energy, passion, and new ideas. He kicked off his career as the Founder of Devise Interactive, a brand-focused, engineering studio. Leading a team that concentrated on helping entrepreneurs & companies with their early-stage concepts & innovations. The agency was acquired at the end of 2018 by an international public-traded company, Vincit. This Episode is Sponsored By: Freshbooks invoicing and accounting software is designed specifically for small business owners. Freshbooks grows alongside your business, so you’ll always have the tools you need when you need them without ever having to learn the ins and outs of accounting. Try it FREE for thirty days, no catch and no credit card required, just go to: millionaire-interviews.com/freshbooks LinkedIn Jobs makes it easy to get a match with quality candidates, who make the most sense for your role. LinkedIn Jobs uses knowledge of both hard skills and soft skills to match you with the people who fit your role the best. Get $50 your first job post at: millionaire-interviews.com/linkedin-jobs Orgain is a brand that makes clean and nutritional products. Orgain will choose 3 deserving startups and grant them $50,000 each to take their businesses to the next level. If you think you’re a good fit for this grant, please visit: millionaire-interviews.com/orgain Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services. Receive 10% off your first order by using code MILLIONAIRE. Just visit: millionaire-interviews.com/fiverr   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon. 😀😎😍 *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Dalip Jaggi Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

161: How to 3x Your Sales via... Menu Pricing? The New Flat Rate System to Increasing Sales 📈... ⭐

Rodney Koop is the Founder of The New Flat Rate and Danielle Putnam is the President. Rodney has been in the industry for 40+ years and a business owner for over 3 decades. Danielle has experience in everything from business development and management to operations and technology. Therefore, she handles the day to day operations, marketing, advertising and quality control for The New Flat Rate. This Episode is Sponsored By: Capterra is the leading, free online resource to help you find the best software solution for your business. With over 850,000 reviews of products from real users, discover everything you need to make an informed decision! To help support the show, go visit them at: millionaire-interviews.com/capterra Freshbooks invoicing and accounting software is designed specifically for small business owners. Freshbooks grows alongside your business, so you’ll always have the tools you need when you need them without ever having to learn the ins and outs of accounting. Try it FREE for thirty days, no catch and no credit card required, just go to: millionaire-interviews.com/freshbooks On Episode 104, Eric Gilbert Williams talks about his journey from rock-bottom to building and selling a multi-million dollar business. Now, Eric is taking his business experience and coaching entrepreneurs like you, so you can increase your bottom line. For a limited time, you can book a complimentary one-on-one session with Eric to find solutions for your business, no strings attached, simply visit: millionaire-interviews.com/egw-coaching   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon. 😀😎😍 *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Rodney Koop & Danielle Putnam Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

160: Building a Software Business from a Canadian Basement - Saud Juman of PolicyMedical

Saud Juman is the founder of PolicyMedical Inc., a healthcare software company. Over the following years, Saud grew the company to serve more than 3,000 hospitals and healthcare systems worldwide, growing it to serve millions of patients, clinicians and community members daily. This Episode is Sponsored By: Freshbooks invoicing and accounting software is designed specifically for small business owners. Freshbooks grows alongside your business, so you’ll always have the tools you need when you need them without ever having to learn the ins and outs of accounting. Try it FREE for thirty days, no catch and no credit card required, just go to: millionaire-interviews.com/freshbooks If you want to help us keep bringing you these episodes, we’d love your support via Patreon. Plus, as a bonus for supporting us at Patreon, you will receive a whole bunch of cool stuff. Please help and support us on Patreon by going to: millionaire-interviews.com/patreon   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon. 😀😎😍 *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Saud Juman Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

159: Shaking Up the Contact Lens Industry with 👓 Hubble Contacts 👓

Jesse Horwitz is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Hubble Contacts, the e-commerce contact lens company. As a serial entrepreneur, Jesse co-founded Hubble in 2016, which has raised over $75 million from groups including Wildcat Capital, FirstMark, Greycroft, Founders Fund, and Colgate-Palmolive, and serves hundreds of thousands of consumers around the world. This Episode is Sponsored By: Ashford University offers online Masters Degree Program that allows you to learn at your own pace. Ashford University is fully accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission. Enroll now by going to: millionaire-interviews.com/ashford Freshbooks invoicing and accounting software is designed specifically for small business owners. Freshbooks grows alongside your business, so you’ll always have the tools you need when you need them without ever having to learn the ins and outs of accounting. Try it FREE for thirty days, no catch and no credit card required, just go to: millionaire-interviews.com/freshbooks Capterra is the leading, free online resource to help you find the best software solution for your business. With over 850,000 reviews of products from real users, discover everything you need to make an informed decision! To help support the show, go visit them at: millionaire-interviews.com/capterra   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon. 😀😎😍 PATREON SUPPORTERS: 🥇 Gold Members: | Fityard - Karina Gardano (St. Petersburg, FL 🇺🇸) | ChatMarshal - David Marshall (Johannesburg 🇿🇦) | Hawk Packaging - Raine Mahdi (San Diego, CA 🇺🇸) 🥈 Silver Members: | Matt Barber (Richmond, VA 🇺🇸) | Garreth Lubbe (Cape Town 🇿🇦) | Jesse Gavin (Minneapolis, MN 🇺🇸) | Dan King (New York, NY 🇺🇸) | Camille Dentice (Wellington 🇳🇿) | Michael Rice (Somewhere??? 🏴‍☠) | Nejc Kranjinik (Ljubljana 🇸🇮) | Stuart Atchison (Canberra 🇦🇺) | Ajay Kanade (Somewhere??? 🏴‍☠) | Jamie Sobush (Green Bay, WI 🇺🇸) | ThisCouldBeYou (🏁 YourCity 🏁) | Andrew Husted (Ann Arbor, MI 🇺🇸) | Juliet Johnson (Jacksonville, FL 🇺🇸) | Doug Smith (Somewhere???) 🥉 Bronze Members: | Saveliy Kholin (Moscow 🇷🇺) | Sean Walker (Louisville, KY 🇺🇸) | Scott Carter (Pasadena, CA? 🇺🇸) | Stella Xia (New York, NY 🇺🇸) | Eric Gilbert-Williams (Calgary 🇨🇦) | Cory Ammons (Dallas, TX 🇺🇸) | Randy Hardin (Somewhere???) | Patrick McGinty (Somewhere???) | Stephen Faulkner (Dallas, TX 🇺🇸) | Akash Trivedi (Tempe, AZ 🇺🇸) | Rob Kelly (Perth 🇦🇺) | Rick Bryant (Wellington 🇳🇿) | Megan Wollitz (Jacksonville, FL 🇺🇸) | Davis Brown (Somewhere???) | ThisCouldBeYou (😎 YourCity 😎) | Better Withthe (Somewhere???) *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Jesse Horwitz Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

158: How to Build your Mobile App... Better, Faster, & Cheaper with Chad Pytel of thoughtbot 🤖

Chad Pytel is the developer, founder, and CEO of thoughtbot. He leads the day-to-day operations of thoughtbot, including human resources, hiring, and growth, and is responsible for overall strategy for the company. 🔥 Listen to Part II, right now: The Creation of a thoughtbot (a Continuation of EP 158).🔥 This Episode is Sponsored By: Aircall is a call-based phone system that helps thousands of sales and support teams stop wasting their time on the phone. Aircall integrates with popular CRM, HelpDesk, eCommerce, and other business software to help your team understand and log vital customer prospect information on every single call. Try Aircall’s 7-day No-Risk Free Trial by visiting: millionaire-interviews.com/aircall Castbox is the best podcast app out there. If you’re tired of using those outdated podcast apps that are missing modern day functions, join the 28 million users worldwide that use Castbox to listen to awesome podcast every day. Download Castbox right now by visiting: millionaire-interviews.com/castbox If you want to help us keep bringing you these episodes, we’d love your support via Patreon. Plus, as a bonus for supporting us at Patreon, you will receive a whole bunch of cool stuff. Please help and support us on Patreon by going to: millionaire-interviews.com/patreon On Episode 104, Eric Gilbert Williams talks about his journey from rock-bottom to building and selling a multi-million dollar business. Now, Eric is taking his business experience and coaching entrepreneurs like you, so you can increase your bottom line. For a limited time, you can book a complimentary one-on-one session with Eric to find solutions for your business, no strings attached, simply visit: millionaire-interviews.com/egw-coaching   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon. 😀😎😍     *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Chad Pytel Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

157: Overcoming Life‘s Obstacles to Start a Growing (pun intended) CBD Business | Craig Henderson of Extract Labs ⭐

Craig Henderson is the CEO of Extract Labs, a Boulder, Colorado-based full-service hemp extraction laboratory offering a proprietary line of boutique CBD-infused products. Craig started the company in his garage in 2016. This Episode is Sponsored By: Ashford University offers online Masters Degree Program that allows you to learn at your own pace. Ashford University is fully accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission. Enroll now by going to: millionaire-interviews.com/ashford Castbox is the best podcast app out there. If you’re tired of using those outdated podcast apps that are missing modern day functions, join the 28 million users worldwide that use Castbox to listen to awesome podcast every day. Download Castbox right now by visiting: millionaire-interviews.com/castbox Aircall is a call-based phone system that helps thousands of sales and support teams stop wasting their time on the phone. Aircall integrates with popular CRM, HelpDesk, eCommerce, and other business software to help your team understand and log vital customer prospect information on every single call. Try Aircall’s 7-day No-Risk Free Trial by visiting: millionaire-interviews.com/aircall   Want to Support the Show? Well we'd love for you to join our Patreon Group!  What's in it for you?  Well you'll instantly get a scheduled call from Austin, where he'll help you with your current or future business... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon. 😀😎😍 *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Craig Henderson Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀