Entrepreneur Perspectives

Creating analogies between sports and business. This is a Q&A freestyle episode which is at the core of what we do--helping you build and protect your business. In this episode we get into the questions from our audience including our clients and the business owners we chat with on a consistent basis and you, our listeners. We hope the perspectives we discuss help drive new opportunities for y...

Being authentic in the insurance industry can lead to business. In this life insurance bit podcast episode, Eric Kasimov chats with life product expert, Bobby Samuelson, to discuss authenticity in the insurance industry.  Authenticity is important in the insurance industry because clients are getting burned by agents not looking out for them. In this episode, Bobby shares a story about a time that...

Disrupting the industry that disrupts. Our guest today is Carl Finch. Carl is the owner and CEO of AabaBot. In this episode we discuss AabaBot, going against the grain, and persistence.   AabaBot is a SaaS platform that helps startups and small business's build their software solutions that tailors their business needs in a fast automated fashion. Using aabaBot proprietary technology anyone can bu...

Impressed by the number of likes someones post on social media got? Don't be fooled by these vanity metrics. By solely focusing on likes and comments, you are forgetting about the true business opportunities that can come from social media. In this episode, Eric discusses how you can get blinded by vanity metrics. Listen to this KazShort podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives to get a better...

I put my employees at KazSource on the hot seat, lets get their perspectives! In this episode we discuss being coached, pulling stories, and the strategy addict.  Our guest today is actually more than one. We are bringing to you conversations with some of the team at KazSource. Including John Priore, Scott Upton, Rudy Redmond, Stephanie Long, and Shane Snively .  John is a content marketer   Rudy...

As an entrepreneur, you need to protect your downside. In this life insurance bit podcast episode, Eric Kasimov chats with Mitch Long of KazSource Insurance to discuss key man insurance and protecting your downside.  As an entrepreneur, you work very hard to build your business, make sure you are protecting your downside so your business can stand if a key person goes down. If a key man goes down...

Bringing the passion to your job is very important. Our guest today is Shane Snively. Shane is the COO of KazSource, Inc.  Shane is also the owner of AWA and Chestnut Family Practice, and more than anything he dives in deep with all the clients he works with. Because of his experience, he is a wealth of knowledge.  This episode features the best of our first episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives wi...

An expert in his field. Eric welcomes life insurance product expert, Bobby Samuelson to this podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives. In this episode we discuss The Life Product Review, becoming an expert, and the life insurance industry.  The Life Product Review is a website providing independent and objective life insurance product intelligence through articles on life insurance issues and...

Are you a young professional? In this life insurance bit podcast episode, Eric Kasimov chats with Mitch Long of KazSource Insurance to discuss young professionals and life insurance. Young professionals may not currently be in need of life insurance and term cases may never pay out for them. However, it is important to understand the life insurance process and what options you may have to protect...

Planning the ultimate tailgate experience. Eric welcomes sporting event business owner, John Mikulec to this podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives. In this episode, we discuss how sports bring people together, understanding your market, and the throwing the perfect tailgate.  John is the co-founder of Gameday Hospitality. Gameday Hospitality is the Ultimate Source for Sports Hospitality Ser...

Are counting out Twitter? Though it may seem like an overpopulated, negative platform, you can create opportunities for yourself and your company on this platform. In this episode, Eric discusses ways you can build your audience on this platform and how it can be valuable in your business. Listen to this KazShort podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives to get a better understanding of why you...

Getting to the heart of business, building relationships. Eric welcomes Gino Trapani to this podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives. In this episode we discuss SportsEpreneur, business relationships, and the Seattle Seahawks.  Gino is the founder of Trapani & Associates. He is an executive search and recruiting professional helping companies find great talent and improving talent acquisi...

Do you own a term life insurance policy and is it convertible? Understanding term insurance conversions is important to all life insurance agents and all policy owners. Staying up to date with conversion options, processes, and deadlines will help to ensure your insurance (and your client's insurance) stays in force and is around when it is needed most. In this episode, we discuss why someone woul...

Clarity is power. Our guest today is Nate Bailey. Nate is an author, a renowned coach, and a speaker who knows how to impact and reach an audience.  Nate is the Lead Trainer and Lead Coach inside of the Prosperity Revolution. He recently fulfilled his long-time dream of selling his insurance agency to become a full-time coach. He currently lives in Rochester, Minnesota with his Wife and kids.   Na...

Are you seeing enough people? Any successful salesperson will tell you that seeing a lot of people is a must. In this episode, Eric and Mitch discuss ways you can overcome challenges in sales and how you can stand out as a salesperson with increased sales activity. Listen to this KazShort podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives to get a better understanding of how you can be more successful i...

Lessons from on and off the field. Eric welcomes Christian LeMay to this podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives. In this episode, we discuss a football journey, training youth athletes, and the Carolina Energy.  Christian is a professional football player for the Carolina Energy and the owner of Arrow Quarterback Training. He is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina and recently came back ho...

How can you build and maintain a website with fresh content? Website updating is a must for your website and business. In this episode, we discuss ways you can maximize the potential of your website. Listen to this KazShort podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives to get a better understanding of how you can turn your site into a successful content platform.  The post KazShort | Website Updati...

What can podcasting teach us? We made it to episode number 50 of Entrepreneur Perspectives! We are grateful for everyone that listened to any minute of our podcast. We appreciate all the feedback, all the love, all the reviews, all interviewees. When we started this podcast journey, we knew we wanted it to last and we had plans for it to do that, but it wasn’t easy. And our listeners got us here. ...

How can I start creating content? As a content marketing agency, we get this question constantly. In this episode, we discuss creating content and what you, the business owner, can write about. Listen to this KazShort podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives to get a better understanding of how you can start creating content and what the benefits of creating content are.  The post KazShort | H...

Figuring out what you were meant to do. Eric welcomes Harvey Hargrove to this episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives. In this episode, they discuss, professional baseball, mentoring youth athletes, and creating content that gives. Harvey Hargrove (aka Harv) is a former professional baseball player and current coach for Best Speed Baseball in Sacramento California.    Harv went to Sacramento State Un...

Your LinkedIn headline can lead to a conversation. In this episode, we discuss creating your LinkedIn headline. Listen to this KazShort podcast episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives to get a better understanding of how your LinkedIn headline can lead to new opportunities. And how the content you share on LinkedIn relates to the first line people read about you. The post KazShort | The Importance of...

Learn, give, pass, and shoot! Our guest today is Mike Vernace, Founder of Shiftd Hockey. Mike is a repeat guest of the podcast and came on to talk about many topics including athletes building a brand. Mike is a professional hockey player from Toronto, Ontario.  He has played in multiple professional leagues including the NHL and currently plays overseas in Denmark. In the NHL, Mike played for the...

In this episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives, we introduce a new form of content we are creating called KazShort -- a short form podcast episode with ideas you can apply to your business immediately. Look for new KazShort episodes every Wednesday afternoon. These episodes will consist of short segments helping you the entrepreneur, build and protect your business. In this episode we discuss networ...

Becoming an entrepreneur. This episode is a guest appearance Eric Kasimov had on the Smashing the Plateau podcast. This hit podcast hosted by David Shriner-Cahn is a show that helps entrepreneurs overcome the roadblocks on their way to success.  David asked Eric to come onto his podcast and talk about how we created a content marketing company and how other entrepreneurs can apply these ideas to t...

Don't overcomplicate things. Eric welcomes James Pagano to this episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives. In this episode, they discuss The Growth Coach, obstacles in business, and the New Jersey Devils. James Pagano is the Owner of The Growth Coach of Charlotte. James launched his business because he understands many of the challenges small business owners and sales professionals face each and every...