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205 Josh Elledge, Mastering PR, Serial Entrepreneurship, and the Need for Empathy
Josh Elledge is the Founder of Angel of SavingsAngel.com, which bolsters the buying power of the average U.S. family by combining technology, coupons and smart thinking for extreme savings on household consumables and everyday items. He is also the Founder of upendPR, a software as a service / membership-based website providing step-by-step video coaching, live training, direct access to over 1 million media contacts, media monitoring for ongoing story-ideas, agency-level journalist inquiry monitoring, ongoing pitch creation, and impactful consulting for entrepreneurs and startups seeking to exponentially increase sales & traffic. Through his work with SavingsAngel.com, Josh has emerged as one of the nation’s leading experts on consumer savings. Josh’s technologic tinkering cut his family of five’s monthly grocery bill by half, to $300, and created SavingsAngel.com, the most comprehensive coupon and sale matching service available. SavingsAngel.com has become a major operation employing up to 50 employees and grossing more than $5 million in sales with less than $500 in advertising spent. Through the years, Josh has consulted dozens of successful entrepreneurs – assisting them in creating the same sort of success he’s earned. That consulting eventually led to the creation of upendPR.com – which is designed to consult with and provide the tools for entrepreneurs who want to dramatically increase their own sales by attracting the perfect audiences without the typical expense associated with a PR firm. Josh’s Audiobook Recommendations The E-Myth: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Josh’s Gift Free Twitter Course Josh’s Challenge; Spend the next 30 days building your authority, then ask for feedback. Aaron’s Book Recommendation To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others Paperback by Daniel H. Pink http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast Connect with Josh LinkedIn Twitter Website If you liked this interview, check out my most popular episodes.
204 Tim Held, 5 Years in the AUDL with the Indianapolis AlleyCats
Tim is owner of the Indianapolis AlleyCats, who have a five year record of 41-33 in the regular season and a 1-3 record in playoffs. Indy is one of the "original eight" teams that started the league in 2012. Only Detroit and Indianapolis are still in existence. Tim has been in the sports licensed sports business for over 20 years. The AlleyCats are his first experience in the sports entertainment business. http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast Connect with Tim Facebook Twitter Website tim.held@myalleycats.com If you liked this interview, check out all of my other AUDL interviews.
203 Damion Lupo, Alternative Financial Products and Total Control of your Finances
Over the last quarter century Damion Lupo has started and owned more than 30 different companies including an insurance agency, a precious metals firm, a venture capital company, a financial consulting firm, and more than a dozen real estate investment and development companies. He’s also the founder of Yokido, his own martial art and holds 3 other black belts. Damion has published 5 books and is a sought-after financial consultant for accredited investors and business owners. Using a vast knowledge of financial markets, money psychology and pattern recognition he’s an expert at quickly diagnosing hidden financial cancers with clients and their organizations and rewiring both for success. Damion’s personal philosophy centers on Self Responsibility and a conviction that the only path to freedom is through candor, growth and a big vision. That big vision ideal is what drove him to found Total Control Financial in 2016 and design everything around 10X growth and 10X impact for the client, the team and the shareholders. Damion’s Challenge; Ask yourself, “What is true?” and grab Damion’s book and try out the exercise. http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast Connect with Damion Twitter LinkedIn Website If you liked this interview, check out our collection of interviews with financial advisors, investors, and other financial thought leaders.
202 The Nine Iron Rules of Podcasting
After 200 episodes, I’ve learned a thing or two about podcasting. Here are the 9 rules any one, newbie or pro, can follow to see better results. Listen and learn. Let's connect. Twitter - https://twitter.com/AaronWatson59 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aaronwatson59/ Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/add/aaron_watson Newsletter - http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/join.html
201 Jon Westenberg, on Writing for a Living and Building a Following on Medium
Jon Westenberg is an entrepreneur, a passionate creative and a business and transformational consultant. He started his first company at 18, walking off the grill of a McDonald's to create a music management company. Since then, he has worked with startups, spoken at events across the globe and completed consulting contracts for major corporations. He as recently risen in profile with prolific writing on Medium. Jon’s Book Recommendations Life After God by Douglas Coupland The Philosopher's Stone: Alchemy and the Secret Research for Exotic Matter by Joseph Farrell Jon’s Challenge; Push the time when you first look at your phone each day back by one hour. http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast Connect with Jon Medium Twitter Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 113 with Todd Brison where we discuss writing, building an effective career, and Snapchat geofilters.
200 Storytelling is Everything
I wanted to reflect on what I’ve learned from 200 episodes of my podcast. I hope it helps you. Let me know what you think. Twitter - https://twitter.com/AaronWatson59 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aaronwatson59/ Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/add/aaron_wa... Newsletter - http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/join.html
199 Steve Gordon, Gearing Up for the 2017 AUDL Season + MLU Reflection
Steve Gordon is co-founder and President of Ultimate Xperience Ventures, LLC, a sports and entertainment holding company that owns a majority interest in the American Ultimate Disc League. Steve also serves as the AUDL League Commissioner.Steve is also the managing partner of the Chicago Wildfire, Chicago's professional Ultimate Disc team that play in the 2013 season. http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast Connect with Steve Facebook Twitter Website sgordon@theaudl.com If you liked this interview, check out episode 62 where I first spoke with Commissioner Steve Gordon about joining the AUDL and expansion plans.
198 Kristin Lindeen, Setting Personal Accountability as a Core Value and Asking the Question Behind the Question
Kristin Lindeen is the daughter of author John Miller who wrote, QBQ! The Question Behind the Question. So growing up, Kristin was steeped in the QBQ! message of personal accountability. With this background, she is uniquely equipped to share it with others. Her clients include corporations, associations, schools, churches, and nonprofits.Kristin holds an M.A. in Curriculum, Instruction and Corporate Education from Colorado Christian University, and enjoys delivering practical content to groups with a style that is energetic and fun. She is also certified to administer and facilitate the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator and enjoys doing this with individuals and teams. Kristen’s Challenge; Think of the person in your life who is frustrating you the most right now. Connect with them within the next 48 hours and ask them “What can I do to better understand you?” http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast Connect with Kristen LinkedIn Twitter Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 187 with Grant Oliphant where we discuss building a more just society and transforming communities.
197 Jordan Goodman, Answering Personal Finance Questions with America’s Money Answers Man
Jordan E. Goodman is “America’s Money Answers Man” and a nationally-recognized expert on personal finance. For 18 years, Jordan was on the editorial staff of Money magazine, where he served as Wall Street correspondent. While at Money, he reported and wrote on virtually every aspect of personal finance. In addition, he served as weekly financial analyst on NBC News at Sunrise for 9 years and the daily business news commentator on Mutual Broadcasting System’s America in the Morning show for 8 years.He is the author/co-author of 13 best-selling books on personal finance including Master Your Debt Fast Profits in Hard Times, Everyone’s Money Book, and Master Your Money Type. Jordan’s Challenge; Start saving in your 401(k) right now and do so as aggressively as possible. References HELOC Home Repayment Commercial Real Estate Income Funds http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast Connect with Jordan Facebook Twitter Website If you liked this interview, check out all of my previous finance interviews.
196 Elaine Heney, the Blueprint of a Merch Entrepreneur (No Upfront Investment Required!)
Elaine Heney grew her Merch by Amazon business to 6 figures, selling over $128,295 with profit of $53,000 in her first 10 months . Elaine is the CEO of Merch Entrepreneur and host of the Merch Entrepreneur podcast. Over the last 3 years, Elaine is also triple #1 best selling author, international keynote speaker, movie producer and Amazon FBA and Merch consultant. She has also published over 300 mobile apps across Amazon, Apple & Google, and enjoyed over 20 million app downloads and over 50 #1s worldwide. Elaine’s Challenges Apply for the Amazon Merch Program Walk 10,000 steps ever day for a week and listen to business podcasts while you do it. http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast Connect with Elaine Facebook group Podcast Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 123 with Tucker Max where we discuss best-selling books, entrepreneurship, and self-awareness.
195 Felix Hartmann, Revolutionizing Modern Crowdfunding
Coming from a marketing and sales background, Felix was part of the founding teams behind the Next Gen Summit and Sup-X, where he ran the Marketing and Sales division. As a branding consultant, Felix worked with countless startups and has had #1 best selling product launches. A former trader, Hartmann is particularly excited about creating the most innovative Equity Crowdfunding Platform on the web. When not running the show at FundThis as CEO, Hartmann is a rising fiction writer, who has been nominated for the Dragon Awards and dominated the Amazon Bestseller lists with his debut novel, Dark Age. Felix’s Challenge; Get started. Set aside 1-2 hours in the next 48 hours to chase your dream. Cut out something less important. http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast Connect with Felix Instagram Facebook Twitter Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 119 with Robin Hanson where we discuss a potential future where humans and computers merge.
194 Andrew Gardner, Running the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds
Andrew Gardner was born and raised in northeast Ohio before moving to Pittsburgh in 2014, graduating from Miami University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Leadership & Management. His passion for working in sports started when as a Box Office Associate for a minor league baseball team, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, a single-A affiliate for the Cleveland Indians in Niles, Ohio. Andrew has also worked for Miami University's' Athletic Communications Department, planned, hosted, directed and coordinated a home ultimate tournament at my University, and even sold 50/50 raffle tickets for the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation on the side. He is motivated to bring that passion for ultimate and sports business to the city of Pittsburgh through the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds, a professional ultimate disc team he helped to create. Anndrew’s Challenge; Undertake a project that you know nothing about. Free Email at Zoho mail http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast Connect with Andrew Facebook Twitter Instagram Website If you liked this interview, check out one of our many previous AUDL podcasts including episodes with commissioner Steve Gordon, Madison Radicals’ Tim DeByl, and Dallas Roughnecks Jim Gerenscer.
193 Graham Hill, Rethinking Real Estate with Minimalism
Graham Hill is the founder of LifeEdited, dedicated to helping people design their lives for more happiness with less stuff. When he started the company in 2010, it brought the ideas of his previous project, the eco-blog and vlog TreeHugger.com, into design and architecture. Before Treehugger, Hill studied architecture and design (his side business is making those cool ceramic Greek coffee cups). His other company, ExceptionLab, is devoted to creating sustainable prototypes, like lamps made from recycled blinds and ultra-mod planters that are also air filters. Hill is the author of a book called Weekday Vegetarian. Check out Graham’s NYT Op-ed & Graham’s TED talk Graham’s THREE Challenges Organize an area with three boxes, Keep, Get Rid of, and Maybe. Keep the Maybe box for 3-6 months then get rid of everything you didn’t use. Use renewable, sustainable energy. Meatless weekdays http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast Connect with Graham Instagram Twitter Connect with LifeEdited Instagram Facebook Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 183 with Oliver Luckett where we discuss the modern world of social media and tech.
192 Alex Chua, Lessons from a Chess Master
Alex Chua works at Ecolab as a Manager in Finance Planning and Analysis. Alex began his nonprofit experience at various organizations including College Houses in Austin, Junior Achievement, The Woodlands Marathon, The Houston Rodeo, and the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston as a part of his MBA. As a kid, Alex developed a love of chess and became a chess master. He enjoys guitar, travel, and healthy eating. Alex is a certified public accountant in the state of Texas. His current interests include issues related to civil rights, independent journalism, and government oversight. Book Recommendations SuperForecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction by Philip E. Tetlock So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport Anthony’s Challenge; This week, make a list of 5 causes you feel are most important to society. Cross out the cause you feel least passionate about. Keep crossing out causes until you have 1 or 2 remaining. Research existing local and national organizations that work on your cause and join. http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast Connect with Anthony LinkedIn Medium Website Chess If you liked this interview, check out episode 162 with Kwame Christian where we discuss negotiation and making deals.
191 Wisdom on Millennials, Blockchain, and Finance from Venkatesh Rao
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