Goal Crazy: Start a Business, Launch a Startup, Grow as an Entrepreneur

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere interviews Dustin Riechmann, founder of Seven Figure Leap, who shares his journey from a 17-year engineering career to becoming a successful entrepreneur through podcast guesting. Dustin discusses the importance of collaboration, the transition to e-commerce, and how podcast guesting has significantly impacted his business growth. He...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere speaks with business and sales coach Tracy Beavers about her journey from a reluctant corporate employee to a successful entrepreneur. Tracy shares her insights on building an online business, acquiring clients, and the importance of email marketing. She emphasizes the need for realistic expectations in entrepreneurship and the danger...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere speaks with entrepreneur Cris Zimmermann, who shares his journey of founding over 20 companies across five countries. Cris discusses the adventure of entrepreneurship, the importance of mentorship, and the transition from catering to real estate. He emphasizes the significance of finding hidden potential in properties and applying tho...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere interviews Jeffrey Fidelman, CEO of Fidelman Co., who shares his journey into entrepreneurship and insights on fundraising for startups. They discuss the importance of understanding market dynamics, crafting effective pitch decks, and the significance of storytelling in business. Jeffrey emphasizes the need for speed over stability in...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere speaks with Elina Panteleyeva, founder of Dood Woof, an e-commerce brand specializing in a detangler spray for doodle owners. Elina shares her journey into entrepreneurship, sparked by being laid off from her tech job. She discusses the importance of identifying pain points in her target audience, building a community, and leveraging...

In this captivating episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere sits down with Alexander Harmsen, the visionary founder of Portfolio Pilot. Alexander shares his remarkable journey from aspiring astronaut to tech entrepreneur, highlighting his relentless pursuit of innovation and success. Dive deep into Alexander's experiences as he recounts the challenges and triumphs of pitching t...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere interviews Tazh Wilding, a multifaceted entrepreneur and worship leader. Tazh shares her journey from the health and fitness industry to founding the Strong Souls Podcast and her ministry. She discusses the importance of connecting with people, finding joy in work, and the challenges of transitioning to a ministry-focused life. Tazh e...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere interviews Blake Serrano, an entrepreneur who has taken a unique path through business acquisition. Blake shares his journey from being a tech consultant to acquiring and running a fabric business. He discusses the challenges he faced, the lessons learned from previous ventures, and how he leveraged his tech background to innovate in...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere interviews venture capitalist Ben Wiener, who shares his journey from entrepreneur to investor. Ben discusses the challenges of securing investment capital, the importance of effective pitching, and the strategies for finding and building relationships with investors. He introduces the HEART framework for crafting compelling pitches a...

In this engaging episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere sits down with Oliver Clingain, the innovative founder of Ascenxion Marketing. Oliver shares his journey from being a student-athlete to becoming a successful entrepreneur, highlighting the pivotal moments that led him to establish his own business. With a focus on leveraging AI tools for marketing and growth, Oliver provides...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere interviews Melinda Jackson, a seasoned public relations expert and entrepreneur. They discuss the fundamentals of public relations, the journey of starting a PR agency, and the importance of visibility and credibility for businesses. Melinda shares insights on effective PR strategies, the challenges of media outreach, and the value of...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere sits down with Dusty Holcomb, an executive coach and founder of the Arcus Group. Dusty shares his journey from being an executive leader for over 28 years to becoming a passionate advocate for servant leadership. He delves into the transformative power of serving others, recounting how a retired Colonel instilled in him the belief tha...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason Vandevere engages in a compelling conversation with Jim Bramlett, an accomplished entrepreneur and author. Jim shares his journey from founding multiple businesses to writing books that encapsulate his learnings. The discussion delves into Jim's early experiences with entrepreneurship, highlighting the lessons learned from his initial ventures,...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason Vandevere welcomes Kelly Jansens Mensch, a dynamic entrepreneur and founder of Black Dog Productions and KJ FITT. Kelly shares her inspiring journey into entrepreneurship, driven by the example set by her hardworking immigrant father. She discusses the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of passion and re...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere speaks with Brittany Hopkins Whitlick, founder of Lotus Yoga School and author of 'Dancing with Ourselves.' Brittany shares her journey from being a professional dancer to starting her own yoga studio, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. The conversation delves into the importance of community in yoga, the...

In this episode, Jason chats with Derek Kelly, a marketing agency owner who once swore he would never go into business. Derek shares his story of starting Clear Sound Consulting and how he shifted his perspective on sales from something "sleazy" to a way of building genuine, long-term relationships with clients. He talks about the early days of his business and the one-year window he had...

In this episode, Jason talks with Dr. Jairo Borja, an author and consultant who helps entrepreneurs find funding for their businesses. Dr. Borja shares his own story of how he turned a side hustle in financial and leadership coaching into his main business back in 2019. They discuss the first practical steps someone should take when they have a business idea but need between $10,000 and $100,000 t...

In this episode of Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason talks with Anna VanAgtmael, a yoga instructor and travel designer who hosts retreats around the world. They start by discussing what makes a retreat different from a regular vacation, defining it as more intentional travel where people can step away from their daily lives to gain clarity. Anna shares how these trips often help people who feel stuck or a...

In this episode, Jason talks with David David Brugh, the co-founder and president of Meridian Bird Removal, a nationwide company that specializes in removing birds from commercial buildings. David shares how his interest in entrepreneurship started at a young age, influenced by watching his father run his own business. What began as a hunting and trapping hobby with a friend eventually grew into a...

In this episode, Jason talks with leadership coach and author Jenn Landis about how to achieve major breakthroughs in your career. Jenn shares her personal story of going from working three part-time jobs, including one stocking shelves at Walmart, to eventually landing a C-suite executive role at a multi-billion dollar company. She defines a breakthrough as that fist-pumping moment of triumph whe...

In this episode of Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason sits down with Kerri Roberts, the CEO of Salt & Light Advisors. With 20 years of experience in corporate HR, Kerri decided to start her own firm to help small and mid-size businesses build the operational foundations they so often miss. She explains that many entrepreneurs are passionate about their service or product but overlook the essential HR s...

In this episode of the Goal crazy podcast, Jason tackles the question many aspiring entrepreneurs ask: "what business should I start?". Jason discusses two different strategies: the "easy money approach" and the "dream driven approach". He explains that the first question to ask isn't what business to start, but what your "dream lifestyle" is that you want to create. Your business is the means, no...

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason sits down with Kasim Aslam, a successful entrepreneur and bestselling author of You vs Google . Kasim shares his journey from a string of business failures to building and selling an eight-figure Google Ads agency—without ever running an ad himself. He talks about why failure doesn’t have to be a setback, how he stumbled into entrepreneurship while...

In this episode of Goal Crazy Podcast, Jason sits down with Spencer Hilligoss, the CEO and co-founder of Madison Investing. Spencer shares his story of leaving a 13-year career in Silicon Valley to become a full-time entrepreneur. He discusses his initial reluctance to get into business and what finally changed his mind. A pivotal moment came from watching his colleagues leave their demanding jobs...

In this episode, Jason sits down with Don Harbert, a master motivator who has helped many individuals and businesses, including Jason's own family, to clarify and achieve their goals. Don shares his journey into this career, which started when he faced potential job loss and discovered a passion for helping others after attending a franchise meeting in Waco, Texas. He discusses how this path l...