The Start Down

I will be honest I have never been in love with reading, but if I could have read like this as a kid I might have been! This week I spoke with Angela Arnold from Sora. This year I have partnered with #FETC to interview some of the amazing presenters and exhibitors at the first FETC virtual! --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://...

The great debate continues on this week’s episode! Is a book the best business card out there? Either way, Jeremy Sutton brings some great points about the power of a book on this episode of The Start Down Podcast! --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mik...

Girls rule! We hear this a lot, and I have had the privilege of working with some amazing female entrepreneurs that make a big impact. On this week's episode we cover marketing and the female entrepreneur. Who is your favorite female entrepreneur? --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/   In...

It has been interesting having the New Year fall at the end of the end of the week. I know I for one found it hard to get started on the new year, without falling back into the routine if you will. On this episode we recap 2020 and look forward to an amazing 2021. This is not your typical oh wow look at what an unpredictable year it was!  Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Mike Ficara--- Support this podcas...

Niching down is so important. That is why I love this podcast. As many of you are “pivoting” this year, think about going into a niche that you have the MOST knowledge about, so you can make the MOST money. Love this conversation with Andy on this week's episode about how he won by niching down! --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes...

Do you stop and reset your process to find what is best for your customers? In this episode, Mark Thompson and I talk about finding the first value for your customers in the online marketplace. --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: ht...

I have to say these are two of the funniest guests we have had on the podcast. No surprise because Rob and Kennedy are two professional entertainers who also are amazing at email. On this episode you will laugh, cry and learn how to build amazing email campaigns! --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-po...

It is the last month of 2020 and I could not be happier to be kicking it off by releasing this amazing podcast with coach Daniel Diaz. He is a true rock star and teaches why high performance is so important, but also not easy to achieve. We talk about all things hard and easy about entrepreneurship on this episode, and even talk about his amazing wife! --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/...

I am very thankful I had the opportunity to interview this week’s guest!  had a blast on this week’s episodes with the Bizbros! We talked all about things like good and bad investments in your business and personal development. Even how making some big mistakes never stopped them from moving forward! --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes...

Who is your target audience? If you answer every one, that is the kiss of death! It may be one day, but everyone starts with a specific avatar. This week on The Start Down, Jono Poon and I talk about why this is so important when it comes to social media advertising. Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Jono Poon & Mike Ficara --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the...

In this week's episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Daniel Gefen! Daniel is a man with some amazing stories about podcasting, business, and life. He recently founded one of my new favorite app PodBooker. --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/   Instagram: https://www.insta...

Did you know The StartDown Podcast is not the only podcast I host? I also co-host 2 other business podcasts. This week we feature one of those shows! The Brand Ethos podcast is co-hosted by my business partner Alicia Laszewski and our two newest team members Ace and Anneliese. In this episode, we talk about what makes a brand authentic. Host: Mike Ficara  Guests: Alicia Miyares Laszewski, Annelies...

In 2020-21, the   Conrad Challenge is celebrating 15 years of student entrepreneurship and innovation. Register now to get your student team involved in this leading   STEM competition: http://bit.ly/2PcViSp Host: Mike Ficara  Guest: Mike Ficara, Mitchell Phelan--- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podc...

This week Mike Ficara speaks with Ankesh Madan about The Conrad Challenge.  Ankesh told some amazing stories from his days in the Conrad Challenge, and his current role on the Conrad Alumni Leadership Council. He also shared how he got an investment from Mark Cuban without being on Shark Tank!--- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https:...

With the classroom changing, and “no-touch” solutions becoming popular in today’s classroom, this week we spoke with Julie Daniel Davis about the future of voice in the classroom. Not just any voice, we are talking about   Alexa, Google Home, and Siri! Check the link in the comments for this amazing episode. Host: Mike Ficara Guests: Mike Ficara, Julie Daniel Davis --- Support this podcast:  https...

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of entrepreneurship, it’s easy to find other people who are excited about entrepreneurship. The real challenge is doing the work in the shadows and continuing to grow and move forward. --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/   Instagram: https://www.in...

This week we had a great conversation with Evan Stewart about what makes someone the real deal! As the social media landscape offers more and more coaches and trainers, how do you find the one that is right for you? Evan talks about this and much much more.--- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/...

Heroes don’t just take action once, they keep on making things happen.   This week we had the privilege of interviewing Justin Myers who has an amazing story about real life pirates, giving back, and continuing to grow.   Check out this must hear episode: --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/  ...

I miss events (no surprise there). This week we speak with Nicole Hernandez who is a   leading event planner. She recently launched a podcast to talk about the state of her industry and the amazing things they are doing with in person and virtual events! #TheStartDownPodcast #Entrepreneur #Hustle #HardWrok #TheStartDown Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Nicole Hernandez--- Support this podcast:  https://an...

Had a great conversation with my friend, client, and CEO Seth   Melendez of Ware Geeks Solutions. Many people are starting a business as a   result of the pandemic. They look for accounting, business cards, and all the things you need. But at the end of the day, they leave out the most important thing, Data Security! --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the s...

So many people have found the WHY on starting a business, now they need  the HOW. This week I had the honor of interviewing Daniella Platt who  gave some unique perspectives from the entrepreneurial world of fashion!  Check out this episode were we talked about the WHY and HOW of  parenting, business and making things happen!--- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Suppo...

In this week's episode, I look back on the last 100 episodes, I have had a lot of fun, made some mistakes, and learned a lot. Tune in to hear some personal stories and tips I've learned along the way! --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefic...

It has been a little over 2 years, but we have reached our 100th Episode. I have been debating for months what would make this episode special, and I could think of nothing better than interviewing the one person who has had the biggest impact on my life and my entrepreneurial journey...my Dad! I really hope you enjoy this episode as much is we did where we talk about how you define what an entrep...

Episode 99 brought the opportunity to speak with CEO and Founder Nhon Ma of Numerade. Their mission is to close the educational opportunity gap by unlocking and democratizing access to extraordinary educators and the content they have to offer. --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/   Instagram:...

I have always been fascinated by space, and to think in my lifetime travel to space for everyone may be possible. On this week's episode, I interviewed Nancy Conrad who's late husband not only went to space, but was one of the few men who have walked on the moon! He first words when he stepped on the moon were a personal favorite of mine! In her husband's honor, Nancy started the Co...