From the Classroom to Contracts
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
From the Classroom to Contracts with Nicole Cooper of Gem Hunter Property Solutions | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 41 Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. In this episode, Josh explores the remarkable entrepreneurial journey of Nicole Cooper of Gem Hunter Property Solutions, a former high school science teacher turned successful real estate...
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Sweet Dreams Come True
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Sweet Dreams Come True with Ashley and Israel of Phat Ash Bakes | The Boostrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 40 Link to video podcast episode: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. Join Josh in this episode as he explores the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Ashley and Israel Cronk, the masterminds behind Phat Ash Bakes. Discover how this husband and...
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Find Your Sales Strategy
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Find Your Strategy: Mastering Sales with Jon Alwinson | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Link to video podcast episode: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. Business owners, do you struggle with sales? Well, then this episode of BU is for you! On this episode, Josh sits down with sales expert and author Jon Alwinson to delve into actionable sales...
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Books as Business Cards
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Books as Business Cards: Writing Your Way to Entrepreneurial Success with Karen Anderson | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/rSL6zacyC-E Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. In this enlightening episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, Josh explores the world of entrepreneurship and book publishing with author Karen...
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Money Matters: Financial Management for Entrepreneurs
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Money Matters: Financial Management for Entrepreneurs with Mills Bender | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Link to video podcast episode: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. In this episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, Josh sits down with Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills. Mills, also a successful fractional CFO, shares invaluable insights...
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Redefining Success: Balancing Business & Mental Well-Being
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Redefining Success: Business & Mental Well-Being Balance with Lord Neil Giller | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Link to video podcast episode: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this empowering episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, host Josh Pies speaks with Lord Neil Giller, a coach and former business owner. Neil shares his raw and inspiring journey from being a 'troublesome' schoolboy to co-running a large mailing house with his brother, his struggles with family business dynamics, mental health, and addiction, to becoming a successful and unique business coach. He talks about...
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The Power of Positive News
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
The Power of Positive News: Community Journalism Entrepreneurship With Debbie Gunter | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Link to video podcast episode: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this episode, host Josh Pies welcomes Debbie Gunter, owner of a community newspaper based in College Park, Orlando. Debbie shares her inspiring journey from a real estate agent to a community-focused entrepreneur. She discusses the importance of positive local news, her experience in maintaining the newspaper's print and digital presence, and the unique challenges and rewards of running a...
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From Family Ties to Team Trust: Building a Legacy In HVAC
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
From Family Ties to Team Trust: Building a Legacy In HVAC with AJ Munson | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 34 Link to video podcast episode: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Join host Josh Pies on this episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns as he dives into the world of family-owned businesses with his guest, AJ Munson from Gary Munson Heating and Air Conditioning. In an engaging conversation, they explore the evolution of marketing from placing ads in the Yellow Pages to today's digital platforms, the challenges and rewards of running a family business, and the potential...
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Harnessing "WE"
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | EP 33 | Harnessing the "WE": Transforming Leadership and Business Culture with Kyle McDowell Original Publish Date: November 7, 2024 Link to video podcast episode: Welcome back to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! In this episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios speaks with Kyle McDowell—an author, speaker, and consultant—about the importance of culture in business. Kyle shares his "10 WEs," guiding principles that foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment and effective leadership. They discuss the...
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Blueprint for Business Growth
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | EP 32 | Blueprint for Business Growth: Innovative Architecture, Entrepreneurship, and Empathy with Nathan Aleskovsky and Frank Davi, Jr Original publish date: July 2024 Link to video podcast episode: Thanks for tuning in to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Welcome! Join us in this compelling episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, where host Josh Pies interviews Nathan Aleskovsky and Frank Davi, Jr. from Aleskovsky Architecture and Interiors. Discover their holistic approach to architecture and design, which balances large-scale and small-scale projects...
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ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: February 2024
RELEASE DATE: August 2024
EPISODE: 20
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The BU podcast is back with episode 20! This time around, host Josh Pies welcomes author, entrepreneur and blue-collar advocate Ken Rusk. In this engaging discussion, Ken Rusk, the national best-selling author of "Blue-Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life", shares his inspiring journey from digging ditches in his hometown to creating a successful construction business. He provides practical insights on goal setting and entrepreneurship, with a special focus on the significance of visualizing one's dreams and having a growth-oriented mindset. Ken emphasizes the outdated notions surrounding blue-collar careers and the importance of recognizing these jobs' potential. He shares a unique five-step process to achieve success, shifting away from a 'someday' outlook to a goal-oriented 'today' approach. Not only that, Ken shares a touching story about parenting in the midst of adversity, pointing out the balance between business and family.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
02:12 The Journey of an Entrepreneur
04:29 The Start of a Successful Business
10:56 The Importance of Trade Skills
20:11 The Impact of Personal Challenges on Business
26:04 The Power of Intrapreneurship
28:17 The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with Entrepreneurs
28:31 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Parenting
29:25 Understanding What Drives You
29:40 The Power of Visualization
30:17 The Journey to Success: A Personal Story
31:43 Creating Your Life's Vision
34:30 The Science Behind Visualization
41:24 The Power of Goal Setting
42:02 The Five-Step Process of Goal Setting
44:50 The Importance of Sharing Your Goals
46:47 The Difference Between 'Someday' and 'Today'
49:16 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
To connect with Ken:
Website: https://www.kenrusk.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenRuskOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenruskofficial/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175/
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