Entrepreneur Stories 4⃣ Inspiration

200: Bouncing Back from Y Combinator Rejection to Building a Strikingly Good Company... David Chen of Strikingly

In 2012, David Chen dropped out from the University of Chicago to start Strikingly along with his two co founders, Teng Bao and Dafeng Guo. They moved to Silicon Valley with $100 in their pocket and were accepted into Y Combinator after eating ramen noodle in their 1-bedroom apartment for 5 months. Strikingly is a Y Combinator-backed startup that allows anyone to create a gorgeous, mobile optimized website in minutes, without any coding or design work. It has raised $1.5MM seed funding from top Silicon Valley investors. Join our 🔥 Facebook Group to meet other listeners of the podcast: facebook.com/groups/mipvips. This Episode is Sponsored By: HelloFresh cuts out stressful meal planning and grocery store trips so you can enjoy cooking and get dinner on the table in about 30 minutes or less. HelloFresh offers 23 plus recipes each week, featuring a range of flavors, cuisines, and ingredients so you’ll never get bored. Go to millionaire-interviews.com/hellofresh and use code millionaire10 for TEN FREE meals including free shipping. NordVPN has over 14 million people worldwide usiing their service. They have superfast servers all across the globe, so even while you’re using them, your internet doesn’t slow down a bit, plus, you can have 6 simultaneous connections. For their special holiday deal that they are only giving to our listeners, go to: millionaire-interviews.com/nordvpn and use our code ESFI at checkout. Teachable is a platform that allows independent entrepreneurs and creators to build and sell fully customizable online courses and services. Join our over 100,000 instructors who have transformed their knowledge into world-class courses and have earned over $500 million to date. As a special offer to our listeners, visit our link & get a FREE Master Class Today at: millionaire-interviews.com/teachable Justin in Fishkill, New York said fuck it, I've listened to every episode of this awesome podcast, I might as well join the membership to see what it's all about...  So why don't you too?  Join today to get 2 Group Calls a Month for the Price of 1 at: 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: David Chen Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Facebook Group (@MiPViPs), or Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

199: Video Strategist Exits his Company to Build a Brand New One | Fritz Brumder of Brandlive & Zipcan

Entrepreneur, video strategist, avid skier, proud dad & husband. In 2010 Fritz Brumder co-founded Brandlive, the leading SaaS live video events platform for brands and retailers. In 2020 he co-founded Zipcan.com - the fastest way to enable video chat inside your website or application. Zipcan's vision is to bring video chat to every corner of the web, by making it easy to embed. Join our 🔥 Facebook Group to meet other listeners of the podcast: facebook.com/groups/mipvips. This Episode is Sponsored By: Teachable is a platform that allows independent entrepreneurs and creators to build and sell fully customizable online courses and services. Join our over 100,000 instructors who have transformed their knowledge into world-class courses and have earned over $500 million to date. As a special offer to our listeners, visit our link & get a FREE Master Class Today at: millionaire-interviews.com/teachable BitTrust IRA helps you seamlessly and securely add cryptocurrency to your portfolio. BitTrust IRA stores your private keys and nuclear bunkers with military grade encryption and they have a 24/7 365 trading platform with no minimum investments and unlimited trades. For a limited time, BitTrust IRA is waving the sign-up fee for our listeners, just go to: millionaire-interviews.com/bittrustira Email Octopus offers all the essential tools you need to get started with email marketing, including customizable sign-up forms, auto responders, and list segmentation. Affordable pricing from just $20 per month. Right now, Email Octopus is offering our listeners 50% off their first month, just visit: millionaire-interviews.com/emailoctopus or use code millionaire-50 at sign up. 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: Fritz Brumder Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Facebook Group (@MiPViPs), or Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

198: From Team Mascot to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Jim Wanner of KeyMark ⭐

Jim Wanner is the founder and Chief Expectations Officer at KeyMark, an intelligent automation systems integrator headquartered in Liberty, SC. KeyMark delivers capture (OCR), workflow (ECM), case management, virtual collaboration and robotic process automation (RPA) solutions to businesses and government organizations. KeyMark helps clients leverage technology, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to maximize productivity and increase efficiency. Listen to Part II, right now: The Burning Desire to Be Successful (a Continuation of EP 198).   This Episode is Sponsored By: 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 Believe In People by Charles Koch and Brian Hooks is the collected stories of social entrepreneurs who created uncommon solutions for the common good. For anyone in the country looking right now and thinking there has to be a better way, this book is for you. Preorder the book today at millionaire-interviews.com/bipbook and gain access to bonus content ahead of its Nov 17th publication With Fundrise, you can invest in a low-cost, diversified portfolio of institutional-quality real estate. They combine state-of-the-art technology with in-house expertise to reduce fees and maximize your long-term return potential. Start building a better portfolio today and have your first 90 days of advisory fees waived by going to millionaire-interviews.com/fundrise Teachable is a platform that allows independent entrepreneurs and creators to build and sell fully customizable online courses and services. Join our over 100,000 instructors who have transformed their knowledge into world-class courses and have earned over $500 million to date. As a special offer to our listeners, visit our link & get a FREE Master Class Today at: millionaire-interviews.com/teachable 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: Jim Wanner Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Facebook Group (@MiPViPs), or Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

197: Time to Talk Dirty with Two Maids & A Mop (featuring Georgia Fan 🐶, Ron Holt) ⭐

Ron Holt founded the original Two Maids & A Mop inside a 250 square foot office space on April Fools' Day way back in 2003. In their first year of operations, they cleaned less than one hundred homes and only staffed a few part-time employees. It took the business eighteen months to make its first dollar in profits and took Ron more than two years to earn his first paycheck. It was a humbling start packed full of desperate moments that nearly forced the business to close its doors on multiple occasions. Join our 🔥 Facebook Group to meet other listeners of the podcast: facebook.com/groups/mipvips. This Episode is Sponsored By: Teachable is a platform that allows independent entrepreneurs and creators to build and sell fully customizable online courses and services. Join our over 100,000 instructors who have transformed their knowledge into world-class courses and have earned over $500 million to date. As a special offer to our listeners, visit our link & get a FREE Master Class Today at: millionaire-interviews.com/teachable BitTrust IRA helps you seamlessly and securely add cryptocurrency to your portfolio. BitTrust IRA stores your private keys and nuclear bunkers with military grade encryption and they have a 24/7 365 trading platform with no minimum investments and unlimited trades. For a limited time, BitTrust IRA is waving the sign-up fee for our listeners, just go to: millionaire-interviews.com/bittrustira Rommel in the Dominican Republic has a great time talking one-on-one with Austin on how to become a billionaire. If you want to jump on a call with our host, Austin, and have a lively, entertaining, and enriching discussion on becoming a billionaire, then become a Patreon member today. Sign up at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon 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: Ron Holt Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Facebook Group (@MiPViPs), or Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

196: How a Shark Tank Contestant Battles thru Rejection, Lawsuits, & ❤️... Lori Cheek of Cheekd

Lori Cheek is an architect turned entrepreneur, Founder, and CEO of Cheekd, a mobile dating app that makes missed connections obsolete. Cheekd uses a cross-platform low energy Bluetooth technology, which fosters hyper local engagement. The app connects people in real time, versus virtual time. After working in architecture, Lori came up with an idea that led her into the NYC World of Tech and solving missed connections. Join our 🔥 Facebook Group to meet other listeners of the podcast: facebook.com/groups/mipvips. This Episode is Sponsored By: Believe In People by Charles Koch and Brian Hooks is the collected stories of social entrepreneurs who created uncommon solutions for the common good. For anyone in the country looking right now and thinking there has to be a better way, this book is for you. Preorder the book today at millionaire-interviews.com/bipbook and gain access to bonus content ahead of its Nov 17th publication. Guideline provides affordable 401(k) plans for small businesses and startups. Monthly fees start at only $39 plus $8 for each employee and they integrate with popular payroll providers. For a limited time and for eligible employers only, if you go to millionaire-Interviews.com/guideline, you can get $100 gift card as long as you do not currently offer a 401(k) plan for your employees. You may have heard of other entrepreneur groups such as EO, Vistage, and YPO. But why join them if you can get the same benefits, at a fraction of the price, by joining our Patreon Membership? In Year 1 of those other groups you're going to pay $4,900, $18,810, & $7,050 respectively. Our Gold Patreon Membership will ONLY cost you $30/month. Join us today at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon Mr. XYZ is getting ten times more out of becoming our Patreon rather than being a member of another international organization with a $700 monthly fee. With just $30 per month as a Patreon member, you get to access exclusive interviews, one-on-one calls, and group calls by signing up today at: 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: Lori Cheek Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Facebook Group (@MiPViPs), or Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

195: From Aerospace Manufacturing to For-Profit Fundraising? Find out How... w/ Howard Gottlieb of Read-A-Thon ⭐

Howard Gottlieb is the founder and CEO of Read-a-thon but in the office, everyone just calls him the Big Cheese. Howard spends most of his waking hours obsessing about how to make Read-a-thon the absolute best school fundraising idea anywhere on the planet Earth. Their goal is to have every elementary school and school library in the world raise the money they need by focusing on reading rather than selling fundraising products. Listen to Part II, right now: How the Rise & Fall of Athletic Attic... led to an Easy Fundraising Idea! (a Continuation of EP 195).   This Episode is Sponsored By: With Fundrise, you can invest in a low-cost, diversified portfolio of institutional-quality real estate. They combine state-of-the-art technology with in-house expertise to reduce fees and maximize your long-term return potential. Start building a better portfolio today and have your first 90 days of advisory fees waived by going to millionaire-interviews.com/fundrise Believe In People by Charles Koch and Brian Hooks is the collected stories of social entrepreneurs who created uncommon solutions for the common good. For anyone in the country looking right now and thinking there has to be a better way, this book is for you. Preorder the book today at millionaire-interviews.com/bipbook and gain access to bonus content ahead of its Nov 17th publication. Rommel in the Dominican Republic has a great time talking one-on-one with Austin on how to become a billionaire. If you want to jump on a call with our host, Austin, and have a lively, entertaining, and enriching discussion on how to become a billionaire, then become a Patreon member today. Sign up at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon Anthony in Dublin, Ireland thinks that it can be a great investment to become a Patreon member and gain access to our exclusive Patreon contents. Join us now by signing up at 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: Howard Gottlieb Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Facebook Group (@MiPViPs), or Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

194: Modernizing a 👕 Family Clothing Business 👕 - Sonny Balani of Balani Custom Clothiers

Sonny Balani is CEO of Balani Custom Clothiers, which has re-imagined the custom clothing experience as it applies to today’s client. He has designed a contemporary showroom and developed a collaborative selection process, establishing Balani as the premier custom clothier in Chicago. Join our 🔥 Facebook Group to meet other listeners of the podcast: facebook.com/groups/mipvips. 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 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 You may have heard of other entrepreneur groups such as EO, Vistage, and YPO. But why join them if you can get the same benefits, at a fraction of the price, by joining our Patreon Membership? In Year 1 of those other groups you're going to pay $4,900, $18,810, & $7,050 respectively.  Our Gold Patreon Membership will ONLY cost you $30/month. Join us today at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon Guideline provides affordable 401(k) plans for small businesses and startups. Monthly fees start at only $39 plus $8 for each employee and they integrate with popular payroll providers. For a limited time and for eligible employers only, if you go to millionaire-Interviews.com/guideline, you can get $100 gift card as long as you do not currently offer a 401(k) plan for your employees.   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: Sonny Balani Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Facebook Group (@MiPViPs), or Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

193: How a Shark Tank Star bounced back from Bankruptcy... Aaron Marino of Alpha M

In 2006, Aaron Marino started a men’s image consulting firm, Alpha M. Image Consulting, to help average men with simple common-sense advice; aimed to enhance their image, style, grooming, fashion and most importantly their confidence. Aaron Marino has been featured in countless publications, as well as guest appearances on various television and radio programs, both locally, as well as nationally. Join our 🔥 Facebook Group to meet other listeners of the podcast: facebook.com/groups/mipvips. This Episode is Sponsored By: Guideline provides affordable 401(k) plans for small businesses and startups. Monthly fees start at only $39 plus $8 for each employee and they integrate with popular payroll providers. For a limited time and for eligible employers only, if you go to millionaire-Interviews.com/guideline, you can get $100 gift card as long as you do not currently offer a 401(k) plan for your employees. Believe In People by Charles Koch and Brian Hooks is the collected stories of social entrepreneurs who created uncommon solutions for the common good. For anyone in the country looking right now and thinking there has to be a better way, this book is for you. Preorder the book today at millionaire-interviews.com/bipbook and gain access to bonus content ahead of its Nov 17th publication. Nejc from Slovenia is in a group call with Austin talking about the criticisms that the podcast is getting. As a Patreon member, you get to be a part of a growing community that helps each other grow and develop as an entrepreneur. Join us at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon Tam from Japan is one of our Patreon members who needs some help with his business. But it seems like he’s having some difficulties with his internet connection. If you want to know how Austin can help you out with in our one-on-one Patreon call, then become a member today by signing up at 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: Aaron Marino Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Facebook Group (@MiPViPs), or Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

192: Ex-Video Game Creator builds a Health & Wellness Yoga Empire - Brett Larkin of Uplifted Yoga

Brett Larkin is the founder of her award-winning YouTube channel, Uplifted Online Yoga Teacher Trainings, a successful entrepreneur, and sought-after online business consultant. Join our 🔥 Facebook Group to meet other listeners of the podcast: facebook.com/groups/mipvips. This Episode is Sponsored By: Believe in People by Charles Cook is the collected stories of social entrepreneurs who created uncommon solutions for the common good. For anyone looking around the country right now, thinking there has to be a better way, this book is for you. Pre-order the book today and gain access to bonus content ahead of its Nov 17th publication by visiting: millionaire-interviews.com/bipbook Stephen in Austin, Texas received helpful business tips and advice from being a member of our Patreon Group Call. Sign up and become a Patreon member today, it could be the best decision you’ve made since pressing play on this episode. Just click on this link: millionaire-interviews.com/patreon Dillon in Dallas, Texas finds the Group Call very helpful because he gets to see what the other entrepreneurs are doing. If you want to be a part of our growing community of like-minded entrepreneurs, then sign up today at: millionaire-interviews.com/patreon Richard in the Lake of Ozarks listened to our first Patreon Group Call because some people in the call intrigued him. If you want to be a part of our growing community and listen to exclusive Patreon episodes, join us at: 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: Brett Larkin Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Facebook Group (@MiPViPs), or Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀  

191: Former Firefighter 🚒 takes on the Organ Transportation Business 🚑... Seth Bacon of Trinity Air Medical ✈ ⭐

Seth Bacon founded Trinity Air Medical in 2013 after a successful career in the fire service. In 2015 the organization began providing health care transportation logistics specifically to transplant centers and Organ Procurement Organizations.
 
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