Zero To 5000

In this enlightening episode of "0 to 5000," host Drew McClure chats with Kyle Rand, the CEO and founder of Rendever, a company at the forefront of using virtual reality to enhance the lives of seniors. Rendever aims to create more vibrant, purposeful living experiences for the aging population through innovative VR solutions. Kyle shares his personal journey, from volunteering at senior centers t...

In this episode of the Zero to 5000 podcast, host Drew interviews Brock Berry, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of AdCellerant, a digital advertising company known for its staggering growth of over 4,000% in just four years. Brock shares insights from his 20-year journey in marketing and advertising, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of leading a business to achieve revenue exceeding...

Kelley Gann, President and CEO of Freestyle Creative, joined the podcast to share her inspiring journey within the company. Starting her career at Freestyle in 2014 when it was primarily a video production company, Kelley played a crucial role in its transition to a full-service marketing agency. Since then, Freestyle has not only expanded its services but also its impact, landing on prestigious l...

In this episode, we welcome Dom Farnan, a visionary leader who has shaped the talent acquisition landscape over the last two decades. Dom shares her journey from starting in recruitment at a young age to founding her agency, DoseConnect, and eventually facing and overcoming the challenges brought by the pandemic and shifting business dynamics. With a focus on conscious leadership and company cultu...

In this episode, Drew welcomes Ali, a silver medalist from the 2004 Olympic Games and a successful business leader, to discuss her unique journey from the world of elite sports to the business arena. Ali shares her story of transitioning from being an Olympic rower to founding and leading a successful business - Noble West. The conversation delves into how the skills, discipline, and teamwork from...

In this episode Drew dives deep into the remarkable journey of Dr. Judy Morgan. With over 38 years of experience, Dr. Morgan has evolved from a traditional veterinarian to an advocate for natural pet health, leveraging her expertise in acupuncture, chiropractic, and food therapy. Facing numerous challenges, including overcoming adversity in the traditional veterinary field, embarking on self-emplo...

In this episode we get a chance to talk with E.J. McCoy, CEO of Chorbie and Scoop Soldiers. McCoy shares his mission to transform the home service industry through technology and franchising, aiming to enhance the experience for both clients and franchisees. Starting from humble beginnings, McCoy's journey from mowing lawns at a young age to becoming an industry innovator is both inspiring and ins...

Links to Justin's webiste: Empire Flippers Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinwcooke   In this episode, the Drew and Jordan had the pleasure of hosting Justin Cooke, the visionary co-founder and CMO of Empire Flippers, a premier marketplace for buying and selling profitable online businesses. Cooke discusses his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his early days as an SEO mana...

In this episode of the Zero to 5000 podcast, hosts Drew McClure and Jordan Mitchell chat with Bryan Clayton, CEO of GreenPal. Bryan shares his journey from running a traditional lawn mowing business to co-founding GreenPal, an online marketplace revolutionizing the lawn care industry. He discusses the challenges and breakthroughs of creating an app-based service, comparing it to popular platforms...

In this episode of Zero to 5000, host Drew McClure sits down with Paul Bianco, the CEO and Founder of Graphite. Paul shares his journey from catching the entrepreneurship bug at 19 to establishing Graphite, a company that offers fractional finance and accounting services. He dives into the challenges and triumphs of growing a business, the significance of understanding finances in venture capital,...

This podcast episode features an insightful conversation with Jake Hurwitz, a tech entrepreneur who began his journey with a simple neighborhood skateboard repair business. Growing up near New York City with a passion for skateboarding and snowboarding, he aspired to become a pro athlete. Inspired by his father's support, he started to explore entrepreneurial ventures from a young age. He recounts...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. Come listen to us talk with Matheus Riolfi, Co-Founder and CEO of Tint   We discussed:  Creation of Tint Transition Process Transparent Understanding Past Employer First Investor First Year Trial and Error Founder's Principle Talk to Your Customers Using AI Personal Experience as a Founder Grounded Choosing Joy Over Stressing about...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. Come listen to us talk withMarley Majcher, CEO The Party Goddess.   We discussed: The Party Goddess Creation Next go around different than first business creation Personal Philosophy Goal Setting Be YOURSELF! Productivity Habit Stacking Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. Come listen to us talk with Krista Carroll, CEO/Founder of Latitude.    We discussed:   Latitude Origin Life/Business shift from benefitting just self Trip to Haiti Do business differently - 50% Model Donate 1/2 profits Covid and After Layoffs Shift offerings outside of events, activations and retail Digital Campaigns, Branding/Rebr...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. Come listen to us talk with Howard Chang, CEO of Just Boardrooms.  We discussed: Growing up as an immigrant child Sports can help with resiliency Developing Confidence Facing your fears and then doing the right thing regardless of your fear Fall in love with the problem Marketing can help with both company moral and closing the gap...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. Come listen to us talk with Jonathan Awde, CEO of Dakota Gold Corp.    We discussed: What is Small Cap Metals and mining Journey all the way to South Dakota Where to find gold Data is key Gold vs the US dollar Responsible Mining Trying to balance family and work Getting used to getting nos Entrepanuership is hard work  Saying “Good”...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. Come listen to us talk with Jean Freeman, CEO of Zambezi. Hear about her journey of starting an ad agency and having it grow to the company it is today. She shares her insights of growing the business as well as the people.   We discussed: Her journey of starting an ad agency Growing her business to what it is today Growing a busine...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Dave Fink, Co-Founder + CEO at Postie. We discussed: Diversifying your marketing Continuously improving your marketing campaign Omnichannel approach Not one size fits all Ask the obvious question - why did you choose us Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you wit...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Crystal McDonald, Co-Founder + Managing Partner at Talent Activated, LLC. We discussed: Differentiating between the mechanism and the result Staffing for events, conference, or festival Running a business during the pandemic because of mindset Forced Innovation Just start the business Start somewhere It doesn’t hav...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Reza Farahani. We discussed: Developing a CRM before CRM was a term How to start and scale a company Sometimes you can sell before you build to make sure it’s something your customers want AI will replace jobs, but you can learn how to utilize AI to work better for you AI levels the playing field   Thanks for Liste...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Kevin Gibbon, the CEO and Co-Founder of Airhouse.   We discussed: The Journey to Today Starting a company negative gross margins Making money vs making a cool product Sounding Alarm bells What it was like immediately after shutting down Mental Health on not taking a break How to process pressure Money does not solv...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Ashutosh Garg, the Founder of Eightfold.ai.   We discussed: What makes someone successful in their career based on characteristics When you ask people who they are, it’s really who they aspire to be Asking question subjectively What’s the difference in the first time around vs the second What not to do when buildin...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Andrew Powell, the CEO and Co-Founder of Learn to Win. We discussed: How it all started with an app that wasn’t an app Gaining confidence Approaches to learning Active vs passive learning Developing skills vs memorizing Gamification of Learning Effective Learning Learning 15% outside of your comfort zone Zone of pr...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Sri Chellappa, the Founder of Engagedly. We discussed: How curiosity can be the key to being an entrepreneur How to compartmentalize your time Try figure out whats best for your creativity and efficiency Spending your best moments at work so why not make the most of it? Positive impacts on work can make a huge diff...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Alex Valdez, the CFO of Trust Stamp. We discussed: AI   How the company has changed in the last 2 years from when the founder was interviewed on the podcast (link old podcast)   Why you would want to go pubic with a company   Steady growth vs fast growth   Finding your niche with the banks   Getting out of your hea...