Business is Blumin!

Dominic Minogue is the Founder of Dirty Water On the side he runs a Foodie TikTok with just under 200k followers   Outline: 00:00 - The Birth of Dirty Water 02:35 - Building a Community: The Key Steps 05:12 - Branding and Market Positioning 08:06 - The Flavor Journey: Crafting Dirty Water 10:44 - Navigating the CPG Landscape 13:38 - Distribution Challenges in the Alcohol Industry 18:37 - Navigatin...

Ben Albert went from broke and unemployed to a successful entrepreneur and 6x podcast host Outline: 00:00 - From Corporate to Entrepreneur: A Pandemic Pivot 02:49 - Childhood Challenges and Finding Identity 06:09 - The Accidental Entrepreneur: First Steps 08:47 - Passion vs. Profit: Defining Success 12:08 - Building a Personal Brand: The Key to Success 15:03 - Social Selling: The New Approach to S...

Tim Branyan built a multi-million dollar software company with 0 technical experience   Outline: 00:00 - Introduction and Gratitude for Service 02:46 - The Journey of Entrepreneurship: Starting with Limited Resources 05:53 - Philosophies for Overcoming Challenges 08:45 - The Role of Faith and Perspective in Business 11:55 - Breaking into Tech Without a Formal Background 14:57 - Building a Successf...

Colin Hirdman is a serial entrepreneur who started and exited his first company with 0 business experience; today, he runs Monkey Island Ventures with two of his best friends and is focused on his newest business, Rainmaker, that helps founders, business coaches, and sales teams build their LinkedIn network, leads, and sales through their "Authentic Engine" Outline: 00:00 - From Luck to...

Adib Shadid is a hospitality industry veteran and the CEO of Gatherly: a platform revolutionizing virtual hospitality by bringing the high-touch experience of in-person event planning online Outline: 00:00 - Working at the Watergate Hotel and the Pop Culture Effect 06:56 - Advice for Aspiring Bartenders and Dealing with Customers 13:11 - Behind-the-Scenes of the Hospitality Industry 16:18 - The Ps...

Simon Penson founded the world's first digital content marketing agency, Zazzle Media, which was acquired by NYSE-listed Interpublic Group in 2016 as part of a two-brand marketing services group called Stickyeyes; currently, he is the Founder of Scaled Consulting, a B2B Growth Consultancy for Agencies, Professional Services, and SaaS Outline: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 02:23 - Followi...

Alan Kadish is a serial entrepreneur (2 exits) who's on a mission to bridge the gap between founder and funder 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:01 - Early Entrepreneurial Ventures 05:22 - The Worst Health Advice 09:02 - Transition from Doctor to Entrepreneur 13:06 - Navigating Regulatory Pathways 18:27 - Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance 23:23 - Attitude and Happiness as an Entrepr...

100th Episode of Business is Blumin! - AMA Special 00:00 - Starting the Podcast and Pursuing Passions 02:39 - Challenges of Running a Podcast 05:12 - The Unpredictability of Going Viral 08:15 - Bridging the Gap and Taking Action 13:18 - The Joy of Conversations and Learning 16:27 - Gratitude and Vision for the Podcast Podcast Links: Website - https://www.businessisblumin.com/ Sponsor An Episode -...

Samuel Moses is the Founder of Sockrates: the industry leader in creating custom-designed socks Outline: 00:00 - The Early Entrepreneurial Spirit 02:33 - Lessons in Business 07:17 - The Challenges of Instant Gratification 12:06 - From High-End Store to the Sock Game 17:30 - Building a High-Quality Manufacturing Process 20:57 - Manufacturing in Italy for Quick Turnaround 23:03 - Adapting to Online...

Dr. Bo Bennett is a lifelong entrepreneur and at 29, sold his company, Adgrafix, for $20 million; he currently runs over a dozen websites, has written over a dozen books mostly on the topics of critical thinking, teaches several online courses, has been in the self-publishing industry for over a decade, and has written multiple screenplays Outline: 00:00 - Bo's College Business and the Necessi...

Mike Spidaliere is a four-time founder, who is currently working on his newest venture, First Time Founder Capital, which was built to be the bridge between founder and funder by offering curated and strategic deal flow to his growing network of active investors while equipping founders with the necessary tools, resources, strategies, and hands-on support to navigate the challenging landscape of e...

Finn McKenty has spent the last 20 years building and marketing products: $15 million+ in revenue for online education at CreativeLive and URM Academy, design & marketing for Abercrombie & Fitch, product strategy for Swiffer & Febreze, digital media for Red Bull, Element, and Nike ACG, and projects for bands including A Day To Remember, Periphery, and Of Mice & Men; as a content cr...

Mark Herschberg, author of "The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You" and creator of the Brain Bump app, has an extensive career in launching and developing ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia, with over a dozen patents; he co-founded MIT’s Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, known as the "career success accelerator" and tea...

Taylor Ros coaches elite athletes and anyone who wants to optimize their mind and body for performance and optimized health; he has trained a world champion MMA fighter, USA Track & Field athletes, professional basketball players, and busy professionals looking to achieve their best in business and life Taylor's Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-ros-b2236498/ Instagram -...

https://windanseacoffee.com/ - Use coupon code BLUMIN for 25% off storewide Jordan Ryan is a U.S. Veteran, wellness enthusiast, advocate for alternative wellness, and entrepreneur; he is the founder of San Diego’s first and only adaptogen-infused coffee company: Windansea Jordan's Links: Jordan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-ohara/ Windansea Coffee - ⁠ https://windanseacof...

Alex Sanfilippo is an entrepreneur and the founder of PodMatch, a software company specifically focused on matching independent podcast hosts and their guests to elevate their voices through podcasting Episode Links: Alex's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsanfilippo/ Alex's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ajsanfilippo/ Alex's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AlexJSa...

Will Nitze is the Founder & CEO of IQBAR: a healthy CPG brand that meticulously formulates IQBAR protein bars, IQMIX hydration mixes & IQJOE instant coffee around functional brain + body nutrients Episode Links: Will's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-nitze/ IQBAR Website - https://www.eatiqbar.com/ IQBAR Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iqbar/

Terrance Diggs is a Baltimore-area-based designer, entrepreneur, and all-around creative and is most notably making his mark as owner of the streetwear and sportstyle brand, D17 Episode Links: Terrance's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d17terrance/ Terrance's Website - https://www.d17terrance.com/

Sean Tepper is the founder and CEO of Tykr, a stock screener and education platform all-in-one that helps you manage your own investments with confidence Episode Links: Sean's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantepper/ Sean's X - https://twitter.com/seantepper Tykr Website - https://tykr.com/

Tonya Eberhart and Michael Carr are two international bestselling authors, podcast hosts, and co-founders of BrandFace, a company focused on building Profitable Personal Brands - their exclusive branding formulas have helped numerous coaches, consultants, and industry experts "turn their purpose into profit" and go by the simple mantra, "Change How You're Seen & Charge What...

Bryan Clayton is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who has built a successful career by focusing on hard work, perseverance, and innovation; he is the co-founder and CEO of GreenPal, an online platform that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals, and under Bryan's leadership, GreenPal has grown into a multi-million dollar company with over 200,000 active users and has been f...

Lisa Sakai, co-founder of One Vision Retirement, is a financial consultant who works with clients on bucket list acceleration and getting to live the lives they want now; she has been working with clients across the country for over 12 years providing easy to understand advice, logical steps, and exercises that people can take action on right away Episode Links: Lisa's LinkedIn - https://www.l...

Mike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart, a $200 million construction company that designs, builds, and rents apartments - they are transforming the way this is done by incorporating technologies and techniques that have revolutionized other industries resulting in improved quality and reduced cost of housing; ultimately, Norhart is committed to solving America’s housing shortage and affordability crisi...

Austin and Monica Mangelson are experienced digital nomads who have built successful online businesses while exploring the world; with a combined 17+ years of nomading in over 10 countries, they have gained valuable insights into building and scaling online ventures Episode Links: Austin and Monica's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-mangelson/?trk=public_profile_browsemap Austin a...

Victoria Pelletier is a 20+ year Corporate Executive, Board Director, #1 selling author, and Professional Public Speaker; nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” and the “CEO Whisperer” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership, and culture Episode Links: Victoria's LinkedIn - https://www.linked...