ROAD TO GROWTH : Success as an Entrepreneur

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Scott Turman. Scott is a technologist, entrepreneur, and author that is making book writing accessible. He started his career writing code and cryptographic systems for organizations such as NASA, the US Department of Defense, Disney, and other Fortune 500s. He is the founder and CEO of BrightRay Publishing, a compan...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Jim Rowe. Jim , a marketing veteran of 45 years, started in market research after receiving his BS in Marketing from Fairfield University, CT. Jim has held client and agency positions including: Brand Manager, Coke; VP Marketing, Cutty Shark; President of Promotion and InterMark Divisions, Saatchi Howard Marlboro Gro...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Stephen Somers. Stephen started out working in the Mental Health Commission in Dublin, Ireland - a low-paying government job. He knew that he wanted more from life and spent most of his days Googling "how to make money online". In doing so, he encountered just about every money-making scam on the internet! After disc...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Mandi Graziano. Mandi Graziano has been in the hospitality business since 1998. She is Vice President of Global Accounts for HPN Global where she finds hotels and venues & negotiates pricing/contracts for her client’s conferences all over the world. Here she has earned the awards of: Chairman’s Club, President’s Club...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Joseph Wilkins. Joseph Wilkins founded ProCreative Studios in 2000, which produced infomercials, TV spots & marketing videos for clients including Google, Linkedin, McDonalds, Goldman Sachs, Chevrolet & Home Depot. As viewing habits shifted away from TV, Joseph launched FunnySalesVideos.com where he creates attention...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Darby Vannier. Darby has over 20 years of experience in leadership development and strategic consulting. He has led effective teams of more than a 100 employees, coached others into their own leadership positions, and created stability during challenging organizational transitions. His career has been built on the ph...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Jon Schram. Jon Schram is an IT Support expert, serial entrepreneur and founder of The Purple Guys, a tech support company that is now the Midwest and Southeast’s premier provider of IT Support Services. The Purple Guys is a fast-growing business that has helped hundreds of companies grow by solving their IT problems...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Sid Garza-Hillman. Sid is the author of three published works: Approaching the Natural: A Health Manifesto, Raising Healthy Parents: Small Steps, Less Stress, and A Thriving Family and Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t. He holds a BA in Philosophy from UCLA, is a public speaker, podca...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Robbie Samuels. Robbie is an author, speaker, and business growth strategy coach recognized as a networking expert by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc. He is also a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer recognized as an industry expert in the field of digital event design by...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Kevin Erdmann. Kevin is the author of "Building from the Ground Up: Reclaiming the American Housing Boom" and "Shut Out: How a Housing Shortage Caused the Great Recession and Crippled Our Economy". His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the National Review, US News, Politico, on C-SPAN, and at the Mercatus...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Bew White lll. Bew, is Chairman of the Board of Gabriella White and it’s brands, Summer Classics, Gabby and Wendy Jane. In 2013 he was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Society of International Business Fellows and in 2021 Bew White received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Casual Furnishings A...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Dave Fink. David thinks the best kept secret in marketing is hiding where you least expect it — your mailbox. Over a 20-year career he’s generated hundreds of millions of dollars in ad revenue, powered viral sensations like Dollar Shave Club, and helped launch celebrity startups for Jessica Simpson, Mary-Kate and Ash...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Nakada Brown. When former photographer and wellness coach Nakada wrote Heart On Break in 2016, he was amongst the first authors advocating for modern men to actually take a complete break from relationships to focus on becoming better men before dating again.   Nakada contends that most men are failing at relationshi...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Jewel Tankard. Jewel, economist turned financial powerhouse, is taking the world by storm. As a serial network marketer, she has grossed over $5 million and empowered over 250,000 people in her robust organizations. She has a global reputation for creating multiple six- to seven-figure earners with her success strate...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Jeff Finney. Jeff is the owner and CEO of Ultimate Cabinets and The Push Thru, LLC, with over 15 years in the woodworking manufacturing business. Starting out in his small garage, Jeff independently grew his company into a business of 60 employees with a combined 55,000 square feet of manufacturing space. He guides o...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Kurt Uhlir. Kurt is a globally-recognized marketer, operator, and speaker. He’s built and run businesses from start-up to over $500M annual revenue, assembled teams across six continents, been part of the small team leading an IPO ($880M), and participated in dozens of acquisitions.   He was at the front lines creati...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Adriana Monique Alvarez. Adriana is the CEO and Founder of AMA Publishing, where she teaches women how to start highly profitable publishing companies. She’s an international bestselling author and has been seen in Forbes, Huffington Post, International Living, Addicted2Success, Elephant Journal, FOX, ABC, and NBC. S...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Sheevaun Moran. Sheevaun is a Spiritual Warrior for Business Success and Growth. Some call her their mentor, coach or secret ingredient for success. She delves in to help folks and the path to becoming entrepreneurs and CEO's. Sheevaun has used her unique formula to help over 25,000 entrepreneurs, CEO's and leaders a...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Dan Haberkost. At the age of 25, Dan has managed to build an impressive real estate business & portfolio that allows him the freedom to live & work where he wants while spending a tremendous amount of time in the mountains and on the beach. Dan’s first foray into the world of real estate investing was as a teenager w...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Sean Rosensteel. Sean is a lifelong entrepreneur and the founder of Savvy Pro Web, a company that builds professional websites that increase credibility, generate leads and win clients. After being taken advantage of in his first business and going bankrupt, Sean began building and marketing websites. He quickly real...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Jeremy Slate. Jeremy is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. He studied literature at Oxford University, and is a former champion powerlifter turned new media entrepreneur. He specializes in using podcasting and new media to create trust and opinion leade...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Alinka Rutkowska. Alinka is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and a top 100 Amazon bestselling author in business and money. She’s sold more than 100,000 copies of her books and her book creation process has been showcased in Entrepreneur magazine. She’s also the founder of LibraryBub, which con...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Andy McDowell. Andy is an engineer by trade and a creative by nature. He spent 22 years with the Boeing Company, where he always felt more like a life coach than a boss. In 2002, he began his journey into entrepreneurship within a Corporation when he was asked to develop an Airspace Design Consulting business from sc...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Ben Fairbrother. Ben is a health coach and the founder of Wholesome You Academy. He helps people take control of their health inside and out by building unconditional self-love and emotional mastery, teaching how to grow through trauma and adversity, and incorporating balanced fitness and nutrition habits into daily...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Jafar "Mast Jeff" Jafari. Jafar was a self-made millionaire by the age of 20 and both an entrepreneur and educator with over two decades of experience. He is the founder and CEO of the PSC Academy, Inc., and Buildgoal, Inc., serving more than 100,000 students and helping develop 5,000 coaches in nearly 40 countries....