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40. Brad Feld – Being a Human is Hard, Work-Life Balance Is Nonsensical, And Why Entrepreneurship Is Foundational to Society

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40. Brad Feld – Being a Human is Hard, Work-Life Balance Is Nonsensical, & Why Entrepreneurship Is Foundational to Society, host William Glass sits down with renowned Venture capitalist Brad Feld. Brad shares his insights across a number of areas including leadership during a pandemic, advocating for social justice, and accessing mental health care when you have limited resources.

“Being a human is hard.” – Brad Feld

“You know… I think I’m done striving.” – Brad Feld

Brad Feld(@bfeld) is the author of two new books:The Startup Community Way and the second edition ofStartup Communities. He has been an early-stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-foundingFoundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder ofTechstarsthe global startup accelerator community. Brad is a writer and speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. He’s written a number of books as part of theStartup Revolutionseries and writes the blogsFeld ThoughtsandVenture Deals.

Brad holds a bachelor of science and master of science degrees in management science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Brad is also an art collector and long-distance runner. He has completed 25 marathons as part of his mission to finish a marathon in each of the 50 states.

Brad answers audience questions – LINK COMING SOON

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39. Why Is My Brain Thinking This Way with Randall Ledet Jr.

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39. Why Is My Brain Thinking This Way, host William Glass sits down with Randall Ledet Jr., a technology sales executive at Gartner. Following the death of George Floyd and truly seeing the reality of Black Americans in our society, host William Glass posted on Social Media that he would use this platform to be an advocate for People of Color. Randall and Will coordinated this episode to tell his story as a Black man building a successful career in corporate America.

Randall Ledet Jr. is a sales executive for Gartner where he works with leading technology providers grow and scale their businesses. Randall has achieved winner’s circle, Gartner’s top sales award every year since joining the company at the start of 2017.

Before Gartner, Randall spent time in the supply chain organizations of UPS & DHL. Randall boasts a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain & Logistics from the University of Houston. Now living Atlanta Randall’s focus is on continuing to build success in his career, relationships, and life.

We discuss his experience, what drives him, and how Randall has overcome depressive episodes. I remember when Randall first joined Gartner and am happy to be able to share his insights and what has helped him be successful in his sales career.

Connect with Randall:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallledetjr/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/randall_ledetjr

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#39 Why Is My Brain Thinking This Way with Randall Ledet Jr.

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Why Is My Brain Thinking Like This

#39 Why Is My Brain Thinking This Way, host William Glass sits down with Randall Ledet Jr., a technology sales executive at Gartner. Following the death of George Floyd and truly seeing the reality of Black Americans in our society, host William Glass posted on Social Media that he would use this platform to be an advocate for People of Color. Randall and Will coordinated this episode to tell his story as a Black man building a successful career in corporate America. 

Randall’s Bio

Randall Ledet Jr. is a sales executive for Gartner where he works with leading technology providers grow and scale their businesses. Randall has achieved winner’s circle, Gartner’s top sales award every year since joining the company at the start of 2017.

Before Gartner, Randall spent time in the supply chain organizations of UPS & DHL. Randall boasts a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain & Logistics from the University of Houston. Now living Atlanta Randall’s focus is on continuing to build success in his career, relationships, and life.

We discuss his experience, what drives him, and how Randall has overcome depressive episodes. I remember when Randall first joined Gartner and am happy to be able to share his insights and what has helped him be successful in his sales career.

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#38 Don’t Just Focus on the Money with Karen Swyszcz

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Don’t Just Focus on the Money

#38 Don’t Just Focus on the Money, host William Glass sits down with Karen Swysczc, a best selling author, entrepreneur, and teacher. In today’s episode, Karen opens up about not growing up with the entrepreneurial bug. As well as she discusses how her career has been more of a rock-climbing wall than a clear path. 

Karen Swyszcz’s Bio

Karen Swyszcz graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She started Makinthebacon as a hobby blog back in 2012, as a way to escape her monotonous day job. Over the years, it has evolved into a platform, initially providing content on personal finance, to now providing inspiration for entrepreneurs/aspiring entrepreneurs through blog posts and interviews. She has partnered with brands such as Camp Tech, Minted.co, Meridian Credit Union, and Supperworks on digital campaigns. She has also interviewed CEOs in the areas of fintech and travel.  The advice she gives other digital entrepreneurs is “don’t just focus on the money.”

From 2017- 2020, Karen provided 1:1 consulting services and workshops for small business owners in blogging, social media, and the basics of WordPress. She is a part-time continuing and professional studies instructor with Sheridan College. There she teaches their blogging and social media strategy courses.  

In 2019 she co-authored the Best-Selling Book in Women’s Health on Amazon – Fitness To Freedom. And launched a business and technology podcast – The Bacon Bits ‘n’ Bytes Podcast.  Karen has co-authored another book called Lighting The North, which will be launching this Fall 2020. 

Karen is the co-founder of Kaibigan Connection – an organization that is dedicated to connecting Filipinx entrepreneurs and professionals. When she is not working on her many endeavors, she can be found at the gym teaching group fitness classes.

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38. Don’t Just Focus on the Money with Karen Swyszcz, Founder of Kaibigan Connection

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38. Don’t Just Focus on the Money, host William Glass sits down with Karen Swyszcz, a best selling author, entrepreneur, and teacher. Karen talks about how she didn’t grow up with the entrepreneurial bug and her career has been more of a rock-climbing wall than a clear path.

Karen Swyszcz is the co-founder ofKaibigan Connection– an organization that is dedicated to connecting Filipinx entrepreneurs and professionals.

In 2019 she co-authored the Best-Selling Book in the Women’s Health category on Amazon –Fitness To Freedomand launched a business and technology podcast –The Bacon Bits ‘n’ Bytes Podcast.Definitely check out the podcast and you’ll hear a familiar voice in an upcoming episode as I had the pleasure of being a guest on The Bacon Bits ’n’ Bytes podcast. Karen co-authored a book calledLighting The North, that looks at feminism and diversity in Canada set to publish Fall 2020.

Karen Swyszcz graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She startedMakinthebaconas a hobby blog back in 2012, as a way to escape her monotonous day job. Over the years, it has evolved into a platform, initially providing content on personal finance, to now entrepreneurs.

Makinthebacon
Twitter:@makinthebacon1
LinkedIn: @makinthebacon1
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Kaibigan Connection (for-profit social enterprise)
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#37 Seven Lessons From The First Year of a Startup

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Seven Lessons From The First Year In Business

#37 In this episode, Seven Lessons From The First Year In Business, host William Glass shares 7 key lessons he’s learned through the first year of building Ostrich. Glass provides concrete examples of what has worked well for him and what has not. You’ll hear from past guests that embody the lessons learned from Andrew Holliday and William Glass’s first-year starting up Ostrich.

The 7 lessons are:

  1. Expect the unexpected – Steve Hoffman, Founder of Founders Space, Investor & Entrepreneur – Episode #26
  2. Build a team with the right partners – Yotam Hadass, VP of Engineering at Electric.ai – Ep #22
  3. Have cash reserves – Steve Hoffman, Founder of Founders Space, Investor & Entrepreneur – Ep #26
  4. Build conviction
  5. Develop a strong routine and accountability system* – Jeff Wald, Founder of WorkMarket – Ep #31
  6. Explain what you are doing and then explain some more – Sophia Sunwoo, Founder of Ascent Strategy – Ep #32
  7. Get lots of constant feedback – Ben Sampson, Founder of WeHero – Ep #33

* To learn more about the accountability tracker you can listen to Ep #8 or read the post. To download the tracker go here.

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37. Seven Lessons From The First Year In Business

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#37 In this episode, Seven Lessons From The First Year In Business, host William Glass shares 7 key lessons he’s learned through the first year of building Ostrich. Glass provides concrete examples of what has worked well for him and what has not. You’ll hear from past guests that embody the lessons learned from Andrew Holliday and William Glass’s first-year starting up Ostrich.

The 7 lessons are:

  1. Expect the unexpected – Steve Hoffman, Founder of Founders Space, Investor & Entrepreneur – Episode #26
  2. Build a team with the right partners – Yotam Hadass, VP of Engineering at Electric.ai – Ep #22
  3. Have cash reserves – Steve Hoffman, Founder of Founders Space, Investor & Entrepreneur – Ep #26
  4. Build conviction
  5. Develop a strong routine and accountability system* – Jeff Wald, Founder of WorkMarket – Ep #31
  6. Explain what you are doing and then explain some more – Sophia Sunwoo, Founder of Ascent Strategy – Ep #32
  7. Get lots of constant feedback – Ben Sampson, Founder of WeHero – Ep #33

* To learn more about the accountability tracker you can listen to Ep #8 or read the post. To download the tracker go here.

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Theme music is Million Voices by Brett Miller – www.brettmillerofficial.com

Ostrich is a personal finance app that uses the power of positive social accountability to help you define, set, & achieve your financial goals.

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37. Seven Lessons From The First Year In Business

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#37 In this episode, Seven Lessons From The First Year In Business, host William Glass shares 7 key lessons he’s learned through the first year of building Ostrich. Glass provides concrete examples of what has worked well for him and what has not. You’ll hear from past guests that embody the lessons learned from Andrew Holliday and William Glass’s first-year starting up Ostrich.

The 7 lessons are:

  1. Expect the unexpected – Steve Hoffman, Founder of Founders Space, Investor & Entrepreneur – Episode #26
  2. Build a team with the right partners – Yotam Hadass, VP of Engineering at Electric.ai – Ep #22
  3. Have cash reserves – Steve Hoffman, Founder of Founders Space, Investor & Entrepreneur – Ep #26
  4. Build conviction
  5. Develop a strong routine and accountability system* – Jeff Wald, Founder of WorkMarket – Ep #31
  6. Explain what you are doing and then explain some more – Sophia Sunwoo, Founder of Ascent Strategy – Ep #32
  7. Get lots of constant feedback – Ben Sampson, Founder of WeHero – Ep #33

* To learn more about the accountability tracker you can listen to Ep #8 or read the post. To download the tracker go here.

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Theme music is Million Voices by Brett Miller – www.brettmillerofficial.com

Ostrich is a personal finance app that uses the power of positive social accountability to help you define, set, & achieve your financial goals.

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36. How to Build a Brand on Social Media with Scott Aaron, Best Selling Author, Coach, & Speaker

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36.How to Build a Brand on Social Media, host William Glass sits down with Scott Aaron, a best selling author, business coach, and speaker. Together they discuss the keys to building a strong personal and business brand on LinkedIn through human-centric approaches. Scott opens up about his struggles building multiple 6 figure businesses and how he was thrust into entrepreneurship at the age of 18 when his father was sent to prison for insurance fraud. You’ll come away with a number of tactical and strategic advice you can implement in your business today.

Scott Aaron is an internationally acclaimed online-marketer, best-selling author, podcaster, and speaker. Scott specializes inconverting traffic, creating residual income using LinkedIn, and building personal brands. Fully immersing himself in learning LinkedIn and social media strategies, Scott quickly gained traction as a leader in generating big results for other entrepreneurs, online business owners, and business coaches.

Scott is passionate about helping fellow entrepreneurs achieve success while building their own network organically and without complicated and costly marketing tactics. People-focused and result-driven, Scotts strategic approach to teaching others how to create wealth online is a game-changer when it comes to competing in a saturated digital world.

Scott’s show: www.scottaaron.net
Fb:https://www.facebook.com/scott.aaron.33
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaaroncoach/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/scottaaronlinkedin/

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#36 How to Build a Brand on Social Media with Scott Aaron

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How to Build a Brand on Social Media

#36 How to Build a Brand on Social Media, host William Glass sits down with Scott Aaron, a best selling author, business coach, and speaker. Together they discuss the keys to building a strong personal and business brand on LinkedIn through human-centric approaches. Scott opens up about his struggles building multiple 6 figure businesses and how he was thrust into entrepreneurship at the age of 18 when his father was sent to prison for insurance fraud. You’ll come away with a number of tactical and strategic advice you can implement in your business today. 

Scott Aaron’s Bio

Scott Aaron is an internationally acclaimed online-marketer, best-selling author, podcaster, and speaker. He specializes in converting traffic, creating residual income using LinkedIn, and building personal brands. Fully immersing himself in learning LinkedIn and social media strategies, Scott quickly gained traction as a leader in generating big results for other entrepreneurs, online business owners, and business coaches.

Scott is passionate about helping fellow entrepreneurs achieve success while building their own network organically and without complicated and costly marketing tactics. People-focused and result-driven, Scotts strategic approach to teaching others how to create wealth online is a game-changer when it comes to competing in a saturated digital world.

Connect with Scott

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