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: April 2024
RELEASE DATE: October 2024
EPISODE: 27
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Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast Episode 27 | Crafting Your Exit: For Business Owners Looking Ahead with guest Laurie Barkman
Ever wondered what it takes to master the art of mergers and acquisitions? No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, this episode of the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast can provide you with valuable insight. Host Josh Pies welcomes Laurie Barkman, a seasoned expert in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), to unravel the mysteries of M&A and how it's a game-changer for entrepreneurs. Don't miss out on learning from the best in the business (of business sales)!
Laurie, The Business Transition Sherpa®, and author of The Business Transition Handbook, discusses the importance of preparing businesses for sale or acquisition. She highlights the common issues faced by businesses when selling, underscores the necessity of understanding enterprise value, and suggests strategies for enhancing business valuation. Laurie also touches on the emotional aspects of selling a business, the impact of financial performance on valuation, and she shares personal anecdotes to illustrate these points. Further, the conversation delves into ageless entrepreneurship, showcasing the potential for starting or scaling businesses later in life. Key takeaways include the role of ageless entrepreneurs in mentoring and the importance of having an exit plan regardless of the business size or the entrepreneur's age.
00:00 Understanding Main Street Businesses and Their Market
00:30 Welcome to Bootstrapped Unicorns: Diving into Entrepreneurship and M&A
00:49 Meet Laurie Barkman: A Master of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Entrepreneurial Growth
02:21 Lori's Journey: From Marketing Expert to M&A Advisor
03:27 The Emotional and Technical Sides of Business Transitions
05:43 The Importance of Planning for Business Transition
11:13 Tactical Advice for Entrepreneurs: Assessments and Value Improvement
19:21 Exploring Financial Performance and Business Valuation
24:23 Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Business Sales and Acquisitions
28:22 Exploring Exit Options and Buyer Types
29:37 The Power of Recurring Revenue and Business Transformation
31:14 Understanding Business Valuation and Buyer Perspectives
33:12 Demystifying Mergers and Acquisitions for Small Businesses
36:52 Real-World M&A Challenges and Success Stories
42:21 Empowering Ageless Entrepreneurs: A New Beginning at Any Age
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