Business Owners Tell All

Episode Summary Title: Hydration, Sustainability, and Scaling with Purpose: Ralph Marucci of Hydr8 In this episode of What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All , host Jamie Seeker welcomes Ralph Marucci , co-founder and CEO of Hydr8 , a company revolutionizing hydration and sustainability in the workplace. Ralph shares his entrepreneurial story, beginning with early lessons in equity, transitioning...

What You'll Learn in This Episode: Rajeev's journey from student to global business leader. How to overcome cultural barriers when managing international teams. The importance of building trust during mergers and acquisitions. Key strategies for scaling businesses from startup to multimillion-dollar revenue. Why mutual respect and clear outcomes are essential in leadership. How to balance passion...

What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All – Episode Summary and Show Notes Episode Title: "From Barista to CEO: Brewing Success with Trevor Corlett" Key Takeaways: The Value of Identity in Business: Trevor explains how discovering his personal and business identity was critical to finding success after two failed ventures. Lessons from Failure: Insights into how setbacks can shape resilience and inf...

Guest Phil Corbin , President and Founder of Phil Corbin Construction Inc. Topics Covered [0:05] - Introduction to Phil Corbin Jamie introduces Phil’s journey from tradesman to entrepreneur, highlighting his resilience and determination. [1:47] - Taking the Leap During a Recession Phil explains how he was “forced” into entrepreneurship when his previous employer shut down, prompting him to take on...

Guest: Jill Hamblen Founder and President, triARC architecture & design Specializes in healthcare architecture, motivated by personal experiences Introverted leader who prioritizes empathy and values in business Topics Covered: Jill’s Path to Purpose How her daughter’s NICU experience led Jill to specialize in healthcare design The role of physical spaces in supporting healing and human connec...

Guest: Rich Kozak, Founder of Rich Brands Memorable Quotes: “A brand isn’t your perception; it’s the perception in others’ minds.” “To scale, you must evolve both the brand and the perception around it.” “When founders share their vision, things become clearer for everyone involved.” Key Takeaways: The Nature of Brand: Rich defines branding as the perception held by others and explains why that pe...

Key Takeaways: The Entrepreneurial Start : Matt started CapForge after being laid off in 2000, leveraging his background in small business consulting. He had a goal to build something scalable and long-lasting. Pivoting to Bookkeeping : In 2012, Matt realized consulting wasn't scalable for him and identified a gap in the market for affordable, high-quality bookkeeping. This pivot led to the growth...

Guest: Richard Blank , CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center Key Topics Discussed: Richard's unique journey from the U.S. to Costa Rica and how he built a call center from scratch The challenges and successes of training over 10,000 bilingual telemarketers Advanced communication strategies, including phonetic micro-expression reading Gamification techniques to boost employee motivation and engagement Co...

Guest : Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale Key Topics Discussed : IdeaScale’s Growth : How Nick’s leadership scaled IdeaScale into a global innovation platform. AI in Business : Early adoption of AI and how it transformed their operations. Challenges with AI : Problems like outdated code and "hallucination" errors in AI tools. Balancing Leadership & Personal Life : How Nick finds balance through hobb...

Key Topics Covered: Inspiration for Growing Healthy Seasons Robyn’s story of being inspired by a child with autism while lifeguarding, leading her to pursue a career helping children with special needs. Journey from Vision to Action How Robyn’s experiences and her desire to fill gaps in the healthcare system led to the creation of Growing Healthy Seasons. Scaling the Business Robyn shares the pivo...

Guest: Karie Cowden, Founder of Connect the Dots Promotions Host: Jamie Seeker Episode Overview: In this episode of What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All , Jamie Seeker sits down with Karie Cowden, the founder of Connect the Dots Promotions , a company that merges creativity with social impact through promotional products. Karie shares her inspiring journey from a surprising start in the industr...

Guest :  Shannon Englert, Founder and Managing Attorney at DYAD Immigration Law Summary : In this episode of What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All, host Jamie Seeker sits down with Shannon Englert, the visionary founder of DYAD Immigration Law. Shannon shares her inspiring journey from working as a translator to becoming a managing attorney, driven by a passion for helping businesses and fa...

Guest : Hunter Cambon, COO of Page One Digital Summary : In this episode, Host Jamie Seeker sits down with Hunter Cambon, the Chief Operating Officer at Page One Digital, to explore his unique journey from being an educator to running a successful digital marketing agency. Hunter shares how his skills in problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability, honed in the classroom, translated into scaling...

What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All - Episode 1 Host: Jamie Seeker Guests: Andrea Hannibal, Brianna Dalton, Kristin Byers Brought to you by: Seeker Solution Episode Summary: In this inaugural episode of What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All, Jamie Seeker and her team introduce the podcast, which is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs. Jamie and her team share the vision behind the...

🎉 Welcome to What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All with Jamie Seeker ! Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and enlightened by real stories from entrepreneurs who know what it takes to succeed. In this trailer episode, we’re sharing highlights from our first interviews, where our incredible guests open up about their biggest lessons, toughest challenges, and proudest victories. Whether it’s nav...