The Start Down

I am very excited today to have special guest: Dr. Monica Burns on the show today! Dr. Monica Burns is an EdTech and Curriculum consultant, author and former New York City public school teacher. She visits schools across the country to support PreK-20 teachers to make technology integration meaningful and sustainable. Monica’s website ClassTechTips.com helps educators place “tasks before apps” by...

LAST PODCAST OF THE YEAR- This was one of my favorite podcast this year- Mike Ficara talks about getting back to the basics! This was a key concept for me in 2019 and it worked! Can't wait for 2020 to take everything to the next level! I always say that my kids have been some of the greatest sources for my business. This past week while watching my oldest two help around the house and helping...

Mike Ficara does a throw-back to a FETC interview from earlier this year with Steve Patti--- 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: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.y...

In this week's episode, I wanted to go over why success is simple and how not to over complicate it. I believe one of the most important keys to making success simple is to define what success means to you?  Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Mike Ficara--- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/   Instag...

In this week's episode, I'm excited to interview Adam Bellow a presenter and keynote speaking at FETC this year! He has a wealth of experience in both teaching and technology as well as the Co-Founder of Break EDU a company that specializes in Immersive learning games for the classroom.--- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: htt...

It is the last month, of the last quarter, of the decade! What motivates you for 2020? Is it money, time, freedom, or a combination of them? Tune in to hear my thoughts and hear some stories that have happened so far this holiday season. --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/   Instagram: https:...

The FETC conference is one I have always been excited to go to as it hits home with my roots in teaching and technology. I have the pleasure of interviewing Tony Vincent from Learning in Hand, an individual who has been at the forefront of technology in the class room since the turn of the decade! You're not going to want to miss this Host: Mike Ficara  Guest: Tony Vincent--- Support this pod...

In this week's episode, I wanted to talk about the transition from receiving advice too giving it. One of the biggest times I remember getting a lot of advice was when we where going to have our first child, but now that we have four people come to us and ask for it. The same is true in business and I'm going to go over that and more Tune In--- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/th...

In this week's episode I wanted to talk about are you being tactical and practical. Many times you hear people talking about creating multiple sources of income, but that does not necessarily mean multiple types of business. Sometimes it means diversifying the core of your business. Host: Mike Ficara Guest: Mike Ficara --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Suppor...

I wanted to talk about a topic that everyone experiences, advice is something everyone will give you. All advice is biased but that doesn't mean it is a bad thing.   Host: Mike Fiacara Guest: Mike Ficara--- 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...

In this week's episode I'm going to explain why I'm quitting social media!  Host: Mike Ficara Gues: Mike Ficara --- 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: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...

Its the time of year when people want to be scared! It is one of the few times in life we want to be scared, but does the fear control you? I want to dive into the concept of imposter syndrome and go over fear people have in some of their skill-sets even when they have the talent. Fear is false evidence appearing real.  Host: Mike Ficara  Guest: Mike Ficara --- Support this podcast:  https://ancho...

Where will you be in 2029? Its the last quarter of the decade and not only is it a time for reflection, but what are you doing to make the next decade a success? What goals and strategies are you putting in place for 2020?  Host: Mike Ficara Gues: Mike Ficara --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcas...

Do you treat yourself like a client?  I am guilty of putting my clients needs above my own but is that always good for our businesses? In this week's episode I wanted to go over the importance and what it means to treat yourself like a client! I hope you enjoy and would love any feedback!  Host: Mike Ficara Guests: Mike Ficara--- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support...

In this weeks episode I wanted to ask the important question: How do you use your data? Sometimes we over complicate the data or what data is. Data can be simple like with my kids, how happy are they? We don't want to simplify data to much either or even skew the number to not fully be accurate or truthful. How do you use your data?  Host: Mike Ficara Guests: Mike Ficara --- Support this podc...

In this week's episode I am very excited to have a very special guest that is going to share a wealth of knowledge and even some insights on me!  Host: Mike J. Ficara  Guest: Mike J. Ficara Jr. --- 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/ Faceboo...

In this week's episode I'm reminded by a phrase my father always said to me "If it was easy, everyone would be doing it." A lot of times we can take that for granted, in today's world of automation we forget that its supposed to be a struggle. I'm going to dive into some of my thoughts and the importance of the team around us. --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor...

In this weeks episode I wanted to go over a concept that many beginning entrepreneurs get wrong, " I want to own a business so I don't have a boss" I wanted to dive deep on this issue and give a different perspective. I enjoy speaking with business owners of all successes and finding out why they started.  Host: Mike Ficara  Guests: Mike Ficara --- Support this podcast:  https://anc...

In this episode I wanted to dive into not being a hurricane. Often times during a storm you see those that are prepared and the panic of those that are not, but how often do we see that in our business? I'm going to dive into some of the trends that I notice in the fourth quarter and what to do to prepare for the upcoming year. --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/suppo...

In this week episode I'm excited to talk with Alicia Laszewski CEO of Brand Ethos. We dive deep into some of the top mistakes some business owners make as well as what makes a great brand? --- 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...

In this weeks episode Mike Ficara is a guest on The Security Disciple Podcast and goes into depth on his business strategy and how to help younger entrepreneurs and business owners alike.  Host: Seth  Guests: Seth , Mike Ficara  --- Support this podcast:  https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/   Instagram: https://www.ins...

In this week’s episode I wanted to go into how strategic are you with choosing partnerships and when should you walk away from a partnership. Partnerships are an important part of business and we form them with not just our business partners but our clients and our staff as well. I'm going to break down what I know and what I have observed from startup level to firmly established. Mike Ficara...

Fifty episodes! Wow! It has been a great journey and we have come a long way since the beginning but completing 50 episodes is something special. I wanted to talk about how I got started in podcasting and I realized that this isn't my first podcast, I had a small podcast about 10 years ago that I did as well. Podcasting is important because it gives a way for your audience to learn more about...

In this weeks episode I take a deep dive into my experience at BOLD University last week and go over some of the important takeaways. It was a wonderful opportunity hosted by Brian Cristiano and BOLD Worldwide, they put on a great event and brought in outstanding talent. Some celebrity coaches like Tim Storey and Bhrett McCabe who have worked with Robert Downing Jr and 8 of the top 10 PGA golfers....

I started my career as a teacher for almost ten years and it was one of the best times of my life. As I grew as an entrepreneur I meet a client who loved to hire teachers because they made the best sales people and I couldn't agree more. In this weeks episode I will go over the three main points he taught me and some of my history as a teacher.  Host: Mike Ficara Mike Ficara--- Support this p...