From Lockup to Startup | Steve Distante at A.M. Stringfellow Unit
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In this powerful talk, entrepreneur and impact leader Steve Distante visits inmates at the A.M. Stringfellow Unit to share a message of hope, purpose, and transformation. "From Lockup to Startup" dives into the heart of entrepreneurship—not just as a business venture, but as a mindset and a way of reclaiming one's story. Steve breaks down the core qualities of successful entrepreneurs, challenges common misconceptions, and emphasizes the power of vulnerability, vision, and authentic leadership. With compassion and clarity, he empowers these men to see their past not as a barrier, but...
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An Interview In Entrepreneurland - Hosted by Kary Oberbrunner
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In an interview hosted by Kary Obrbrunner, author Steve Distante discusses the new book, "Once Upon A Time In Entrepreneurland" and how it is full with stories that have lessons that can help the experienced and budding entrepreneur.
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From Prosecutor to Founder with Robbie Crabtree - The Entrepreneurland Podcast, Ep. 10
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In this captivating podcast, Steve interviews Robbie Crabtree, a former trial lawyer who has transitioned into the world of entrepreneurship. Robbie candidly shares his motivations for becoming a trial lawyer, drawing inspiration from his childhood love of comic book heroes and the desire to fight for justice. The conversation takes a poignant turn as Robbie opens up about the emotional toll of handling cases involving child abuse, which eventually led him to reevaluate his career path. Robbie's insights into the challenges of embodying the emotions of his clients and the lingering impact of...
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AI Investing Insights with George Bandarian - The Entrepreneurland Podcast, Ep. 9
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In this insightful podcast, the host sits down with venture capital leader George Bandarian the General Partner at Untapped Ventures. Bandarian shares his journey from successful entrepreneur to venture investor, with a focus on artificial intelligence startups. He discusses the importance of identifying top-tier founders who don't necessarily need hands-on guidance and the strategy of being a "small follower" investor alongside leading VC firms. Bandarian provides valuable insights into the venture capital landscape, the dynamics of different funding rounds, and his mission to invest in AI...
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Leveraging IP to Raise Capital with Alex LePage - The Entrepreneurland Podcast, Ep. 8
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In this captivating podcast episode, join Steve Distante as he sits down with Alex LePage, founder of MillerHill IP, a prominent intellectual property consulting and valuation firm. Discover the fascinating world of IP and its role in company valuation, market protection, and raising capital. From patents and trademarks to intangible assets, explore how businesses can leverage their intellectual property for growth and success. Gain valuable insights into the strategic use of IP as collateral and its impact on investor confidence. Don't miss this engaging discussion that sheds light on the...
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The Role of Filmmaking in Entrepreneurship with Akira Chan - The Entrepreneurland Podcast, Episode 7
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In this episode, Steve sits down with filmmaker and Documentarian, Akira Chan and we dive into the fascinating world of filmmaking and entrepreneurship. Discover the power of creative storytelling, the impact of documentaries, and the connection between art and entrepreneurship. From igniting social change to highlighting inspiring stories, Akira shares his experiences and collaborations with entrepreneurs, artists, and change-makers. Get inspired and gain insights into the art of storytelling and its ability to create a ripple effect in the world. Connect: Steve Distante - Akira...
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Writing Your Book with Leslie Hinson - The Entrepreneurland Podcast, Episode 6
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Visit pitchology.ai for more content, information, and tips for becoming a successful entrepreneur. In this episode, Steve and writing coach, Leslie Hinson, discuss the excitement, frustration, happiness, and even sadness that comes with writing a book. Join us for an adventure into the heart of storytelling where creativity knows no bounds. Highlights from this episode: Dive into the mesmerizing journey of storytelling and book creation with Leslie Hinson, a master of weaving tales that captivate and educate. In this enlightening podcast, we unravel the art of fable...
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Driven to Your Greatness with Salim Ismail - The Entrepreneurland Podcast, Episode 5
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Steve sat down with friend Salim Ismail, the author of Exponential Organizations and its sequel, Exponential Organizations 2.0: The New Playbook for 10x Growth and Impact, to discuss the ins and outs of Entrepreneurial drive. Highlights from this Episode: Your Life’s Work may require money, but it’s never about money. It’s bigger than that. It’s usually visceral, or at your core of being, that is a challenge or opportunity to have a massive impact on both you (the entrepreneur) and many others. In most cases, it becomes your legacy because it’s so beneficial. For EIs, often the drive...
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Mergers & Acquisitions with AJ Caro - The Entrepreneurland Podcast, Episode 4
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Steve Distante sat down with friend and fellow wolf, AJ Caro, a lifelong serial entrepreneur who truly embodies the benefits of M&A. His strategic acquisitions of a home health aide business and an insurance company served as the inspiration for the Littlepigs story above. Highlights from this Episode: Diversification is important. Diversification across different industries should bring longer-term stability, as one economic event would not be destabilizing enough to tank any of your businesses. Diversification allows for a variety of activities. Entrepreneurs tend to get bored...
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"Who, Not How" with Dean Jackson - The Entrepreneurland Podcast, Episode 3
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Dean Jackson coined the phrase “Who, not how,” which you might recognize as the title of a well-known entrepreneurial book. Well, Dean’s friend and Strategic Coach founder, Dan Sullivan, resonated with the idea so hard that he and Dr. Benjamin Hardy wrote a book about it. (Who, Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy is dedicated to Dean.) For Dean, the idea is more of a concept by which to live his life. We discuss unique ability, abundance mentality, and the power of sticking with a community for the long run. He also breaks down the concept of a Who. The gist is this: we...
info_outlineLiving his best life in Puerto Rico, Richard Harmon, together with the host, Steve Distante, discusses the pros of living in another country, including the tax benefits it entails.
Richard moved to Puerto Rico in 2018 after a client of his expressed interest in doing the same. He found that, compared to the mainland US, Puerto Rico has much lower taxes (4% after a reasonable salary is deducted), no capital gains taxes, and is a great place to live overall. They also talk about raising capital and how to extract money from a business. Richard discusses how he helped to structure Tony Robbins' ESOP deal and how entrepreneurs can start using it for their businesses.
Who’s The Guest?
Richard Harmon began his CPA career at PwC. He was a top financial systems implementation specialist tackling numerous assignments for Fortune 500 companies. He founded TeamAlliance, a technology staffing company, opening offices in 30 states, and after a successful exit, started building several start-ups.
Richard Harmon’s experience in public accounting, as a CFO, and as an entrepreneur, allows him to bring unique strategic insights and practical solutions to his investment banking activities as a Managing Director at CSG Partners.
Highlights
- Why Richard decided to live in Puerto Rico
- Benefits of moving to Puerto Rico
- The ground rules when moving to Puerto Rico
- Best ways to reach out to Richard Harman
- How you can extract money from your business without selling it
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): What is it and why you should own one
- The benefits of an S Corp ESOP
- Utilizing money for businesses using S Corp ESOPs
- The benefits of an ESOP for a business owner
- How the process works for getting an ESOP
- Different opportunities for an entrepreneur to use ESOP
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- Connect with Richard Harmon
- https://www.csgpartners.com/esop-advisory-team/richard-harmon
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardharmon/