ContenderCast with Justin Honaman

In a market disintermediated by the Apple Watch and other digital wristwear, James Reeves is ͞rebelling against the usual͟ and launching an exclusive watch brand –Diefendorff Watches. James joins Justin to discuss building the company and launching the brand. It's time.

Justin and Monique discuss the importance of knowing your leadership style, preferences, behaviors, and actions – from the inside out.

Ever run in the cold weather?! If so, you will enjoy hearing all about Susan Clayton's new product – WhitePaws RunMitts. Susan joins Justin to discuss launching the business, creating a consumer product, and navigating the manufacturing world.

After growing up in Cameroon, living on his own at age 13, and making his way to the United States, Fabien Edjou jumped into Supply Chain and HR before quitting his day job and launching his own business. Fabien joins Justin to discuss launching LeanServ and handtalog...and he shares his powerful leadership lessons.

Food and drink on the go? Yes...with GoLidZ! Bonnie Strominger joins Justin to discuss launching GoLidZ, building the brand, and bringing the product to the food and beverage industry.

Justin and Monique outline 9 truths in bringing a new idea to life.

Rick Clark, Georgia Tech's director of undergraduate admissions joins Justin to discuss the college admissions process – tactics that work and a few that don't!

Joel Salomon joins Justin to discuss his move from hedge fund manager to life coach and leading programs centered on mindful money management.

Social media listening is an abstract concept that isn't fully understood by higher education institutions. Liz Gross and her team at Campus Sonar give institutions the power to use social media listening to monitor and engage in the conversations that matter. Liz joins Justin to discuss launching the business and positively impacting higher ed.

Heather Vanek, the "un-stoner" joins Justin to discuss building a consumer products brand in the beauty space and how this "straight arrow" wound up working in the cannabis industry!

Justin and Monique discuss their new children's book Bonus Dad! Bonus Mom! A Child's Guide to Understanding The Role Of A Step-Parent.

Ever thought about launching an agency? Think everyone that works at an agency is the "creative" type?! Think again. Kristin  Marquet  joins Justin to discuss launching the Creative Development Agency, FemFounder.co, her e-book The Profitable Founder, the value of analytics with marketing, and more!

Nikki Baird joins Justin to discuss Blockchain and other trends evolving in retail in 2018!

What do digital marketing + personalization + video + sales / cold-calling have in common? Find out as Vito Santoro joins Justin to discuss launching an interactive video communication platform.

Sugar-free and fat-free candy?! Yep. Kenney Joyal has solved that challenge and launched Snowflakes Candy three years ago. He joins Justin to discuss launching a new consumer products brand – from kitchen to global brand – manufacturing healthier, incredible tasting confections.

Peter Shankman operates at the intersection of thinking on customer service, social media, PR, marketing, advertising. Peter is pure creativity with a dose of adventure and joins Justin to discuss launching a PR firm, HARO, and more.

Ulka Shrikhande joins Justin to discuss how to transform workplace productivity to profitability.

Want to grow big – grow through the strength of powerful relationships and partnerships? Then you need to know Mo. What started as a simple personal development idea has grown into a global company that is a leader in the business development competency space. Mo Bunnell joins Justin to discuss the art of business development.

We all know it. And we don't want it. But we might someday need it! Mark Billion – the lawyer and software engineer – discusses the ins and outs of launching and growing the business.

No more excuses for not having time in the week to pursue your passions, spend time with the family, or explore your creative endeavors. Time management and productivity author, speaker and all-around expert Laura Vanderkam joins Justin to discuss her insights on making the most of your 168 hour week.

Ever thought about buying a small business? Or selling your own? Joel Keylor has and he's created a marketplace to connect buyers and sellers.

"There's another hour I won't get back!" Exactly my thought after a poorly planned and executed meeting. Leigh Espy joins Justin to discuss meetings – and yes, meetings can be productive.

She has founded her own company. She has published a children's book. She is a high-schooler bringing creativity and stories to life. Justin and Kiara Brown discuss pursuing an idea and bringing it to life.

Ever thought about starting a new business while you are doing your day job? Ryan did and he's got great advice on how to make it happen. Ryan and Justin explore...the "side hustle"!

Helping entrepreneurs hustle, profit, expand, and inspire – that's what Ash Kumra is doing as CEO of Youngry. Ash and Justin talk about this and the "movement" economy on today's episode.