Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Business Startup Expert, Investor, Pest Control Guru, and Business Podcaster, Allan Draper. Allan shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of strong partnerships, adaptability, and hiring the right talent. He discusses his "Who, not how" approach, focusing on finding the right people to solve problems. Allan also highlights the significance of leadership, team dynamics, and maintaining a work-life balance through "focused imbalance." His insights offer valuable guidance for entrepreneurs, stressing the need for collaboration, effective time management, and resilience in achieving business success.

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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Co-Founder and CTO of Jugl, Arun Prasad Jaganathan. Jugl is a mobile-first app for small business orders, operations, and delivery management. Arun Prasad discusses Jugl's evolution from a chat app to a task management tool, driven by user feedback. He highlights the app's unique value for non-tech-savvy SMEs and its global user base. Arun Prasad shares insights on the importance of a strong technical foundation, the role of a technical co-founder, and balancing work and personal life.

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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder and CEO of Apollo 21, Danny Nathan. Apollo 21 stands out by combining elements of management consultancy, product design, and venture studio. This hybrid model allows the company to build new products, help clients from ideation to launch; launch new ventures, assist in creating and scaling new business ventures, and solve operational challenges, utilizing technology to address and streamline operational issues.

Danny shared that Apollo 21 was founded in April 2021, evolving from his previous role as head of product at a technology company in LA. The initial funding came from a family office, which led to assisting other portfolio companies with their technology needs, eventually birthing Apollo 21.

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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder and CEO of Tykr, Sean Tepper. While traditional brokers like Robinhood or TD Ameritrade facilitate the buying and selling of stocks, Tykr addresses a more fundamental challenge: helping investors, especially those new to the market, understand whether a stock is a good investment. With over 40,000 stocks on the platform, Tykr stands out with its educational approach, guiding its users through the investment process with Duolingo-inspired learning modules available on both iOS and Android apps.

At the core of Tykr lies a commitment to education. But what does this educational framework look like? It originated from an Excel sheet Sean crafted over a span of four years, drawing inspiration from Warren Buffett's investment strategies. This sheet, which was instrumental in helping him realize returns ranging from 15 to 50%, was the precursor to Tykr's scoring system. Stocks are evaluated on a scale from 0 to 100, with criteria such as revenue growth, profits, free cash flow, and debt levels. Moreover, their calculations are open source, fostering a culture of transparency and trust within their community.

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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder of My Amazon Guy, Steven Pope. Amazon's vast customer base presents a lucrative opportunity for sellers, but as Stephen highlighted, it's not without its challenges. The platform's complexity demands a strategic approach and a solid understanding of its inner workings. Stephen emphasized the importance of expertise and the need for a significant budget and investment to thrive in this competitive marketplace. He also shared his perspective on which product categories and industries fare better on Amazon, advising sellers to stick to what they know and understand.

Stephen's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring. After being laid off, he faced uncertainty but chose to take a leap of faith and start his own company. Within just 90 days, My Amazon Guy saw substantial revenue, leading to rapid growth and the need to scale up to an impressive 500 employees. Stephen candidly discussed the challenges of managing this growth, including the innovative internship program that became a cornerstone of the company's success, offering a learning platform for those new to Amazon.

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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Expert EOS Implementer of EOS Worldwide, Mike Abercrombie. Mike introduced the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a set of simple yet powerful tools for managing and running an entrepreneurial business. EOS focuses on three core elements: vision, traction, and health. Vision is about getting your leadership team on the same page regarding the direction of the business. Traction involves instilling discipline and accountability throughout the organization to execute that vision. Lastly, health refers to fostering a cohesive and well-functioning team.

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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the President and CEO of LaBov & Beyond Marketing Communications, Barry LaBov. Barry's career trajectory is as fascinating as it is inspiring. Imagine transitioning from a rock musician and jingle writer to spearheading a full-service ad agency. That's exactly what Barry did over 40 years ago. But it wasn't just about changing lanes; it was about creating a unique path. Barry emphasized the critical role of differentiation in the agency game. His firm doesn't just market products; it helps clients stand out by differentiating their products, processes, and services. Before these differentiators are launched externally, they are celebrated internally, ensuring that employees are the first to buy into the vision.

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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder and CEO of Outforce, Sean Languedoc. Sean's experience spans four companies in the tech industry, with ventures that have expanded into the United States from Canada. He candidly shared the wins and losses he encountered along the way. A recurring challenge was scaling a company's engineering capacity to meet investor demands or client needs. This challenge led Sean to create a solution that streamlines the process of matching tech companies with the right engineering teams worldwide.

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