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...
info_outlineBootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | EP 30 | Barry Botwin's Altitude Adjustment: From Flights to Home Financing
Original publish date: June 2024
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/SDIeml9K3pU
Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast!
In this episode of Bootstrapped Unicorns, host Josh Pies interviews his friend Barry Botwin, a former commercial airline pilot for Northwest Airlines who transitioned into a successful career in the mortgage industry.
They explore Barry's journey from flying aircraft like the Boeing 727 and Airbus A320 to helping families achieve homeownership. Barry discusses the similarities between aviation and the mortgage industry, highlighting the importance of structure, diligence, and dedication. The conversation covers the impact of the 2008 financial crisis, current mortgage market trends, and refinancing strategies. Viewers will also learn about the financial preparation required for home purchases, the significance of timing, and the benefits of having a reliable advisor. Personal anecdotes, challenges of entrepreneurship, and the value of family and presence in life are also shared. From cockpits to closing costs, Barry's story is one you won't want to miss.
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Call or text the office 7 days a week, 7am–7pm at 407.768.3242
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Website: https://crosscountrymortgage.com/Team-Botwin/Barry-Botwin/
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00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff
00:43 Meet Barry: From Airline Pilot to Mortgage Guy
01:27 Sponsor Shout-outs
03:04 Barry's Journey in Aviation
05:21 The Life of a Commercial Pilot
18:35 Transitioning to Mortgages
24:50 Balancing Career and Family
34:11 Transitioning from Airlines to Mortgages
34:33 Facing the Challenges of a Commission-Only Industry
36:49 Navigating the Aftermath of 9/11
39:01 Learning the Mortgage Business
41:40 The Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis
44:22 Back to Basics: Adapting to Market Changes
49:02 The Importance of Consistency in Real Estate
59:50 Current Market Trends and Predictions
01:06:03 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Homebuyers
01:09:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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