Shut The Hell Up And Sell: Unfiltered

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Sam is a PhD Chemist who decided to put his education to work as an Entrepreneur, so he opened a Gym...  Yup you heard right.  This episode is about the true reason we venture into Entrepreneurship, Freedom.  The freedom to be better Spouses, Parents, Human Beings.  That's Sam's driver and that of many successful Entrepreneurs.  Check out this episode for his story and some great tips for your bus...

Randall Blizzard is a self-taught wizard of video production.   His company RCR Video boasts some pretty impressive companies as clients.  In this episode, he shares his uncommon road to building his company and gives insider tips for how to produce a great video.  In true B&B style, you can expect an off the wall story or two that you didn't see coming.    Randal...

What happens when the Universe gives you exactly what you want but not exactly when you want it? Tim got that opportunity to pursue his dream but at the cost of his financial security and potential relationship. What happens next?

Nick Huber started his first company while a full-time student-athlete at a very prestigious University known for its rigorous academic standards.  He and his partner grew that successful business, in-between training, competing and studying, wow. How did he do it?  What makes him so special?  Of all his life experience he can sum up where his drive and work ethic comes from.  ...

This episode dives into the importance of learning from life experiences. How building up “scar tissue” makes us stronger and better prepared for success. Successful Entrepreneur and Executive Sales Coach, Randy Riemersma shares his wisdom of success and overcoming adversity. He likes to say he’s the “before” picture but I think he’s the picture of “real” success. It’s not perfect but it’s honest,...

What happens when you get two lifelong sales guys in a bar with a couple of mics? Well... here’s a couple of the topics. Hitler, Kids Soccer, Freedom, Travis Scott and Skiing?? This is one of the most entertaining and educating episodes we’ve done. It’s hilarious and eye opening.

So you've created a great plan.  You did all your research and due diligence.  You vetted it out and know that it's a winner.  All that is left is EXECUTION.... Then life throws you a curveball or sucker punch.  Now what?  Life events can change the trajectory of our lives either for good or bad all depending on how we handle them. This week's episode is about handling tho...

Humboldt County California is known for hippies, outlaws, disappearing people and some of the stickyickyist strains of Marijuana.  What it's not so much known for is producing some really talented people who have a bigger mission than just money.  June Moore is one of those people and she's a Marketing Whiz who makes her home in middle America not because she has to but because she choos...

What is a Serial Entrepreneur?  To me, it is someone with imagination, great intuition, and passion for business.  A passion for all businesses.  A creator with creativity, talent, and courage to execute their ideas.  I invited a real Serial Entrepreneur to the bar to sit down and talk about his journey.  What motivates him, what's been his secret to success, what mistakes has he made along the wa...

Ronnell sits down with International DJ and former Corporate Banker, DJ Stormy.  They talk about her journey and challenges from fleeing Hurricane Katrina to navigating the corporate and leaving it all to become a full-time Entrepreneur in the Entertainment world.

We continue our conversation with renowned Anchor Man and Journalist Mark Hayes.  Mark shares some great stories and lessons he's learned from some of the most influential people in show business.   Mark Hayes - linkedin.com/in/mark-hayes-26aa43a

What happens when Ron Burgundy decides to hang up the microphone and start a Doggy Daycare with Buster? In this episode, we bring in veteran Journalist and Anchorman Mark Hayes to discuss his journey from television into Entrepreneurship.   Mark Hayes - linkedin.com/in/mark-hayes-26aa43a

We're hard at work on Season 2 but excited to announce the launch of the Business And Bourbon Podcast Network.  The focus of this new network is to give a voice and platform to other business disruptors who believe in honest Real Talk and have real wisdom that comes from experience.  You can expect hosts that are entertaining and educational.  We take our craft seriously but not our...

Entrepreneurs are a whole nother Animal.  What it takes to succeed against all the odds under tremendous pressure, requires you to tap into "The Monster".  The Monster doesn't accept failure, the Monster has no fear, the Monster is the King of The Jungle. Make no mistake you need some Monster in you if you are to succeed as an Entrepreneur.  Much like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, that Mo...

Darrah Brustein was laid off three times in a row before deciding to go into business with her twin brother.  Years later she now rubs elbows with the likes of Deepak Chopra and Shaquille O'neal.  Perfect example of an Entrepreneur Porn, story book ending right?  Not exactly, Darrah joined me at the bar and we talked about what it's like to work with family, which I frequently disco...

Everyone seems to be making money from wild and crazy investments.  Seemingly wealth is being built overnight.  Is it real?  How can you get in on it? Abhi Golhar joins the show to share some Real Talk about investing that applies to EVERYONE.  We talked about easy investment strategies, youthful mistakes we'd change and his love of all things fancy...  He shared some pric...

In this episode I invite my own personal Spirit Sensei, Clarke Anderson.  This guy knows about all there is to know about spirits and wine.  We talked about how you can get some FREE Pappy Van Winkle if you're lucky, how to hire in competitive industries with high attrition and the challenges of balancing family life and worklife.  Of course in our way of Real Talk, no filter. Thank...

Success in life and business is an exercise in constant reinvention.   Sh*t happens, what's important is what comes next.  How do you handle those changes that come either by choice or most often not.  This episode is in three words, OFF THE CHAIN.  When I set out to create Business And Bourbon, this is exactly what I had in mind.  Honest, vulnerable, funny and a sobering, #RealTalk!! This episode...

I've been fortunate to have so many amazing women influence my life and business.  I realize how much better they have made me as a Leader and Entrepreneur.  The challenges of succeeding in the professional world for woman are unique and need to be talked about.  Making your way in the "boys club" can be challenging and it's something that all women are faced with. I wanted to bring...

If you think personal brands are just about your online persona, you're WRONG.  This episode is definitely one of our most riveting.  You don't want to miss one minute.  This episode I'm joined by James Buckley and we're going to talking about what a REAL personal brand is and he's going to share his experience creating his brand and rebuilding his life. James has gone from a life o...

Adrion is in the first quarter of his life as an Entrepreneur.  Very successful in the corporate world, he decided he'd had enough and planted his own flag.  Going into his second year as an Entrepreneur is a critical time.  Things get tighter than ever and the pressure to quit is always present. In this episode we get REAL!  I channel my inner "Oprah", Adrion and I discuss the...

Most people fantasize about being an Entrepreneur.  Winning the lottery and entrepreneurship are at the top of list.  The difference is your odds are way better as an Entrepreneur but so are your risk.  We brought Teddy onto the podcast for todays episode. Teddy was like most of our listeners, working a corporate job and enjoying the security that comes with that.  15 years ago...

Millennials are now the largest segment of the workforce, deal with it...  How do the other Gens leverage the youthful ambition and talents of Millenials ?  How do Millenials navigate their own success in a world run by Baby Boomers and Gen X? I decided to invite Shelby a professional, educated Millennial to the bar to talk about what it's like being a Millenial in the "Real World". &nbs...