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In this episode Matt interviews Ryan Hasbrook. Ryan Hasbrook shares his journey of starting and growing a staffing business over the past 24 years. He started his company, Technical Youth, in 2000 and later rebranded it as Brooksource. Ryan emphasizes the importance of reinvesting in the business and setting goals for growth. He also highlights the significance of hiring based on character and fol...

In this episode Matt interviews Alison Gatz, 24-year resident of Fishers is the new owner of Fishers Magazine. As part of Towne Post Network, Fishers Magazine uses it's media platform to build community by connecting local residents, businesses and organizations. Alison's mission is to help local businesses thrive, provide opportunities for residents to connect and amplify the work of nonprofit or...

In this episode, Matt interviews Patrick Burke, co-founder and CEO of Boxcore, shares his experience of starting and running a software business. He discusses the evolution of his company and the problem they solve, which is helping organizations create a culture of feedback. Patrick emphasizes the importance of finding true product-market fit and focusing on specific customer use cases. He also h...

In this episode, host Matt Nettleton interviews Chris Elliott, owner and president of Onnit Painting, a residential and commercial painting contractor. Chris shares his journey from a military career to starting his own business. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and direction for the business, as well as the challenges and lessons he has learned along the way. Chris also discu...

In this episode, Matt interviews Brian Schutt. Brian is a startup entrepreneur, real estate investor, and proud Hoosier. He likes to spend time thinking about problems that impact the entrepreneurial ecosystem and ideas to help Indiana advance. Beyond his ventures, he loves working with founders to support their journey, help companies create growth strategies, and connect talent with opportunitie...

In this episode, Matt interviews Joanna Taft, the Executive Director of the Harrison Center, a nonprofit art center in downtown Indianapolis that addresses community challenges with cultural solutions.  In this role, she: - created the Cultural Entrepreneur internship program, which trains 50 interns annually -Founded Herron High School to grow a new generation of art patrons -Launched the City Ga...

In this episode, Matt interviews Doug Miller, the Owner and CEO of Brightworks Group LLC. Doug leads a talented team of technology and security experts whose expertise ranges from finance to healthcare and from manufacturing to the public sector. Brightworks Group's mission is to provide technology and security operations consulting to businesses in the Midwest.   Brightworks Group LLC isn't your...

In this episode, Matt interviews Jack Frisby. Jack Frisby founded Optimize Selling Solutions in 2004. For the past 20 years, he has focused primarily on sales coaching and outsourced sales leadership for small B2B Professional Service firms. Over the past nine years, Jack has developed deep expertise in LinkedIn and how to leverage this world's largest database of professionals to get introduced t...

In this episode, Matt interviews Pete Molloy. Pete Molloy is the co-founder and co-CEO of Jobsite Supply, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pete and his business partner, Tom Hotwagner, own Jobsite Supply which has grown from a two man crew to a company with over 110 employees. Jobsite Supply is celebrating their 30th year in business in 2024. With nearly 40 years in the industry, Pete is excited to...

In this episode, Matt interviews Patricia Pickett, the founder of Pickett & Associates, a full-service marketing & PR agency serving clients since 2010. Pat is a native Hoosier and a 1982 graduate of Butler University where she majored in journalism and political science. Prior to making the transition to Public Relations in 2005, she was a reporter, editor and publisher.    Listen as Patr...

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Harry Howe, a business consultant and mentor. They discuss Harry's experience in starting, running, and growing businesses, as well as his work helping other business owners. Harry shares his background working at GE and his fascination with the entrepreneurial community in Indianapolis. He also talks about his experience starting two IT consulting compan...

In this episode, host Matt Nettleton interviews Ben Cooper, founder of Amplify, a business that helps businesses build forecasts and gain clarity on their financials. Ben shares his passion for helping business owners understand their numbers and make informed decisions. He discusses the importance of supporting business owners' unique visions and not comparing oneself to others. Ben also reflects...

In this episode, Tim Warren shares his journey from being a med school dropout to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the digital marketing industry. He emphasizes the importance of finding the intersection of passion, market need, and profitability when starting a business. Tim also discusses the evolution of his passion for SEO and SEM and the challenges and lessons he has learned along the wa...

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews John McNulty, CEO and co-founder of Didgebridge, a Web 3.0 marketing technology company. They discuss the importance of data privacy and ROI in marketing, as well as the challenges faced by businesses in the digital marketing landscape. John shares his experience of starting Didgebridge in 2007 and the need for boardroom-level analytics in marketing campa...

In this episode, host Matt Nettleton interviews business coach CJ McClanahan. They discuss CJ's background and journey as a business coach, as well as the lessons he has learned from starting a coaching franchise and running his own business.. CJ McClanahan is a sought-after speaker, author and executive coach. Since 2003, he’s spent more than 10,000 hours in front of entrepreneurs, executives and...

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Chris Reed, owner of Creed Improvements, a general contracting company. They discuss Chris's journey of starting and growing his business, as well as the lessons he has learned along the way.    Chris Reed also known as Captain Selfie is the President of Creed Improvements a contract builder of decks, pergolas, porches and basement finishing. He is the fo...

Brad Klopfenstein has been an influential leader in Indiana’s public policy and political community for the past 25 years.  His areas of expertise include the alcohol industry, hospitality, gambling, election law, energy, health care, immigration, media relations, small business affairs, and crisis management. As President of the Greater Lawrence Chamber, Klopfenstein has shown his love of Indiana...

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Rick LaGore, CEO and co-founder of Intek, a logistics company. Rick shares his journey of starting and growing his business, emphasizing the importance of complementary skill sets and having a shared vision and values with his business partner. He discusses the challenges of bootstrapping the business and the need for profitability in the logistics indust...

Mike Protogere runs DA Lubricant. The company has operated in the U.S. for 100 years, D-A Lubricant is the first company ever to specialize exclusively in the manufacture and distribution of heavy-duty lubricants designed especially for heavy-duty equipment. Family-owned and operated, D-A Lubricant is located in a state-of-the-art facility in Lebanon, Ind., a 250,000-square-foot building with spac...

Anissa Zajac shares her journey of accidentally starting an interior design business and the challenges and successes she encountered along the way. She initially started a clothing business but found it to be financially unsustainable. Anissa discovered her passion for interior design and began sharing her work on Instagram, which led to collaborations and opportunities. She opened a brick-and-mo...

In this conversation, Mike DuKate, owner of DuKatete Fine Remodeling, shares his experiences in the construction industry and the challenges he faced as a small business owner. He discusses the importance of finding alignment with one's passion and vocation, as well as the need for business skills and accountability in the trades. Mike also shares the story of how his company survived a major embe...

Randall Cloe is the owner of Cloe Legal, a law firm based in Carmel, providing pragmatic corporate counsel for the owner-operators of Main Street businesses across the state of Indiana. By developing a personal relationship with clients and becoming intimately acquainted with their business, Cloe Legal delivers the legal vision and strategy to manage the change of growth. Randall has a Wife, Karie...

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Cathy Armour, the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Central Indiana.   After 25+ years of serving small businesses in Central Indiana through a regional accounting firm and then her own consulting company, Cathy landed full-time at BBB in 2015 as COO/CFO. In December of 2021 Cathy was appointed as CEO of BBB Serving Central Indiana l...

Joining me today is Kent Kramer, President and CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, a local not-for-profit organization that employs nearly 5,000 people and operates 17 high schools in Indiana as well as a nurse-home visitation program for first-time, low-income moms. Kent has been with Goodwill for 20 years – the previous eight as CEO. Prior to that, he spent 13 years in multi-unit...

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Chris Eley, the owner of Smoking Goose and Goose the Market in Indianapolis. Chris shares his journey of starting and growing a retail-based business in the food industry. He discusses his background in the food industry, the decision to start a butcher shop, and the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. Chris emphasizes the importance of planning,...