#9: Fernando Angelucci - Titan Wealth Group
Life After College Works Podcast
Fernando Angelucci, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Fernando is the senior managing partner at , a real-estate investing collective in the Chicago area. Fernando shares his journey from Fortune 50 employee to uber-successful real-estate investor. Listen as Jason and Fernando talk about how to build a business while living paycheck to paycheck, the three things you need to be successful in real estate, and what Fernando has learned while building multiple real-estate businesses!
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#8: Ryan Byrne - CEO of The Buzz Lab
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Ryan Byrne, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Ryan is the CEO of , a video production company based in Los Angeles that helps brands tell their stories. Jason Reid and Ryan discuss the twists and turns that took Ryan's career from private equity, to startups, to film. Listen as Jason and Ryan talk about why you shouldn’t wait to follow your passions, and how Ryan became a critically acclaimed filmmaker!
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#7: Kyle Shaefer - co-founder of Tidal Roots
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Kyle Shaefer, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Kyle is the co-founder of , a lifestyle company that makes artfully crafted, custom, wooden stand-up paddleboards. Jason Reid and Kyle talk about the evolution of Tidal Roots, which started as nothing more than a passion project. Listen as Jason and Kyle talk about how Kyle built a business to support his ideal lifestyle, how to transition into your dream job, and how Kyle maintains balance in his life.
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#6: Ryan Coon - CEO of Rentalutions
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Ryan Coon, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Ryan is the CEO of , an online software company that helps landlords find and screen tenants, create leases and collect rent. Jason Reid and Ryan talk about Ryan’s path to entrepreneurship, which started buying and selling baseball cards as a kid. Listen as Jason and Ryan talk about how to deal with disappointment, why you should celebrate discomfort, and what Ryan enjoys most about being his own boss.
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#5: Scott Duffy - CEO & co-founder of Content.Market
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Scott Duffy, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Scott is the CEO and founder of , and the author of the best-selling book . Jason Reid and Scott reminisce about the good ole’ days, back when College Works Painting was known by another name. Scott talks about the business of people, why he spent the last $200 in his bank account on pizza, and how he and Richard Branson almost ended up buying the Amazon rainforest (seriously).
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#4: Alleah Friedrichs - Co-founder of Bliss Wine Imports
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Alleah Friedrichs, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Alleah is the co-founder and chief wine drinker at . Jason Reid and Alleah talk about Alleah’s path to entrepreneurship, which included a 9-month “wine scouting” trip across Europe. Listen as Jason and Alleah discuss the importance of getting started, and why you don’t need to have every last detail figured out before you make the leap.
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#3: Jeff Long - Founder of Slippa
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Jeff Long, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Jeff is the co-founder at , and and one of the top grossing College Works Painting interns of all-time. Jason Reid and Jeff have a great discussion about how Jeff ultimately became an entrepreneur, and how his success even inspired his own mother to quit her job and start a business! ...
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#2: Jason Bay - Founder of GenY Success
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Jason Bay, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Jason is the founder at and former marketing director at College Works Painting. The two Jason’s—Reid and Bay—have a great discussion about how to figure out whether or not entrepreneurship is right for you, and the importance of consistent action as an entrepreneur. ...
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#1: Dallas Imbimbo - Founder of Kush Bottles & BigRentz
Life After College Works Podcast
Dallas Imbimbo, a College Works Alumni, is on the show today! Dallas is co-founder at and the founder of . Jason Reid and Dallas have a great discussion about why Dallas became an entrepreneur and how his experience with College Works as an Intern has helped along the way. ...
info_outlineJason Bay, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Jason is the founder at GenY Success and former marketing director at College Works Painting. The two Jason’s—Reid and Bay—have a great discussion about how to figure out whether or not entrepreneurship is right for you, and the importance of consistent action as an entrepreneur.
Show Notes:
- Jason wanted to be a forensic scientist (e.g. CSI) after his freshman year of college
- Jason ran a $100,000 business in his first year with College Works Painting
- How Jason’s experience with College Works Painting led him to entrepreneurship
- Why Jason started GenY Success (and how he helps other young entrepreneurs)
- How to figure out whether or not entrepreneurship is right for you
- How Jason’s podcast has helped him establish credibility and connect with potential clients
- The importance of building a platform (and how a platform can build your business)
- Why it’s critical that you find like-minded people who will support you
- Why it’s important to take action (even if you don’t really know what you’re doing)
- How Jason racked up $25,000 worth of credit card debt (then paid it all off)
- Jason also discusses the not-so-glamorous side of entrepreneurship
Fast Five:
- Favorite quote: “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” — John Wooden
- Favorite app: Way Of Life
- Favorite TV show: Sons of Anarchy
- Favorite book: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (33:00 need to edit)
- Favorite technology: Macbook Pro