Best Verity Consulting Podcasts (2024)

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Anniversary Throwback - #1: Chelsea Curtis, Seaport Consulting 40:09

2h ago40:09

40:09

As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed. Last year, we kicked off the podcast with our first guest: Chelsea Curtis, Founder & Managing Partner of Seaport Consulting, a successful Salesforce consulting fir…

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#39: Robert (Bob) Bowdon, Founder & CEO | VerityPay and Verity Advisors 1:26:08

13h ago1:26:08

1:26:08

Entrepreneurial journeys often take unexpected turns, sometimes leading to extraordinary success. In this episode, we explore Robert (Bob) Bowden's transition from landman to thriving business owner. Bob shares his experience founding two distinct companies: Verity Advisors, which assists in unclaimed property recovery, and VerityPay, offering text…

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#38: Joni Girardi, Founder & CEO | DataSelf 1:37:46

8d ago1:37:46

1:37:46

This episode features Joni Girardi, founder and CEO of DataSelf, a business helping mid-sized organizations use data and analytics to gain a competitive edge. Joni's fascination with technology began in his youth, sparked by learning about the unidirectional flow of electrons in diodes. Initially pursuing electrical engineering, he later switched t…

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Toolbox Series: Candace Sandifer on Estate Planning for Business Owners 1:03:46

22d ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Estate planning may not be the first thing on your mind when launching a business, but it's a crucial step that shouldn't be overlooked. In this episode, we dive into the world of asset protection with estate planning attorney, Candace Sandifer. She outlines key measures entrepreneurs should implement to safeguard their business interests. Candace …

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#37: Kasey Sisson, Founder | Kasey S Consulting 1:24:58

28d ago1:24:58

1:24:58

In this episode of "In The Thick of It," Kasey Sisson discusses her journey from recent graduate to successful entrepreneur. After completing her Masters in Organizational Communication in 2019, Kasey leveraged her creative abilities and passion for teaching to establish her own marketing agency, Kasey S Consulting. Kasey shares both the highs and …

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Toolbox Series: Yobany Mayen on Banking Partnerships 1:03:11

1M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

In this In The Thick of It Toolbox episode, Yobany Mayen, Senior Vice President at Encore Bank, talks about the importance of entrepreneurs and businesses having a solid banking relationship. Scott and Yobany discuss the impact of interest rates, the role of personal guarantees, cash management, fraud prevention, and lending processes for small to …

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Toolbox Series: Laura Neathery on Marketing & Branding 53:10

1M ago53:10

53:10

Unlock the power of strategic marketing for your startup or small business. In this insightful episode, Laura Neathery, founder of LJ Consulting & Marketing, shares her expertise on the invaluable role of partnering with a marketing agency. Discover the ideal timing to engage an agency and the key qualities to prioritize for a successful collaborat…

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#36: Sam Bluntzer, Owner | Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter 1:38:49

2M ago1:38:49

1:38:49

On this episode of In The Thick of It, Scott sits down with Sam Bluntzer, owner of Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter in Fort Worth, Texas. Sam shares his unique path to entrepreneurship, from growing up in the small town of New Braunfels, Texas to becoming a Marine Corps fighter pilot and eventually taking over a gutter business just two weeks before the COV…

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Bonus Episode: Happy Memorial Day with Scott Hollrah 2:40

2M ago2:40

2:40

This week, we're taking a pause to celebrate Memorial Day and honor those who have served. Many people often think of Memorial Day as the start of summer, but I encourage everyone to take a moment to remember those who've sacrificed themselves for our freedom in the United States. While Veterans Day honors both living and deceased veterans, Memoria…

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#35: Randy Steinle, Co-Founder & CEO | Cyber Trust Alliance, Inc. 1:29:54

2M ago1:29:54

1:29:54

In this episode of “In The Thick of It,” Scott welcomes Randy Steinle, CEO and co-founder of Cybertrust Alliance based in Austin, Texas. Randy shares his journey from growing up in New Jersey to studying business and economics at Wheaton College in Chicago, and how his early career experiences in sales and leadership roles at various technology com…

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#34: Ray Blakney, Founder & CEO | Rayvensoft Ventures 1:40:46

2M ago1:40:46

1:40:46

In this episode of “In The Thick of It,” we're joined by Ray Blakney, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Rayvensoft Ventures, a holding company for multiple successful online businesses. Ray recounts his diverse upbringing, from his birth in the Philippines to his childhood in Turkey and eventual move to the United States. He shares his experi…

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#33: Ahmed Qureshi, Co-Founder, President & COO | BILT 1:38:22

3M ago1:38:22

1:38:22

On this episode of In The Thick of It, Scott meets with Ahmed Qureshi, Co-Founder President & COO of BILT, a revolutionary app utilizing 3D technology to deliver interactive and immersive environments to users. BILT's goal is to help companies put their products in the hands of customers through a digital format. Ahmed shares life before launching …

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#32: George Baker, Operating Partner | Rujo Boots 1:11:12

3M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

This episode of In The Thick of It features George Baker, Operating Partner at RUJO Boots. George has an extensive career that all started with helping people find the perfect parking spot. After years of using traditional management methods, George founded ParkHub to optimize parking operations with innovative technology and subscription-based mod…

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#31: Marcus Jeffrey, Co-Founder & VP | Expansion, FreeFuse 1:35:09

3M ago1:35:09

1:35:09

On this episode of In The Thick of It, we're joined by Marcus Jeffrey, co-founder of FreeFuse, an interactive video platform focused on creating immersive content experiences online. Marcus shares stories of his upbringing and recounts early ventures into his entrepreneurial journey, including starting a catering business and a vending management c…

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#30: Roy Keely, Founder | Firm Studio 1:23:30

3M ago1:23:30

1:23:30

Today’s episode features Roy Keeley, founder of Firm Studio. Roy is a life-long entrepreneur who started his career selling baseball cards as a kid. Not much has changed since then, only now he’s selling technology and helping businesses bring products to life. Roy shares stories about his upbringing and life post-college, taking a job in circuit b…

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Toolbox Series: Adam Curran on Commercial Real Estate 1:00:38

4M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

In this bonus episode of In the Thick of It, a longtime friend of Scott’s, Adam Curran, gives his advice on how business owners should go about leasing or buying their first property. Adam Curran, Managing Principal at Holt Lunsford Commercial, shares the importance of working with an experienced broker and the qualifying questions you should be as…

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Toolbox Series: Chris Goheen on HR & Payroll Solutions for SMBs 36:20

4M ago36:20

36:20

In this bonus episode of In the Thick of It, Scott is joined by Chris Goheen, President of Workforce Go!, a leading HR and payroll solutions provider. Handling payroll and HR functions in-house can be complex and time-consuming, especially for growing SMBs. Chris covers the common challenges business owners face, such as keeping up with changes in …

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#29: Scott Hollrah, Founder & CEO | Venn Technology 1:34:52

4M ago1:34:52

1:34:52

On this episode of In The Thick of It, the tables are turned and Scott sits in the hot seat to tell his own founder story. Melissa Bell, Director of Sales and Marketing at Venn Technology, asks Scott all his favorite questions about his own entrepreneurial experiences. He shares memories of life growing up, his college days at Texas A&M, and the jo…

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Toolbox Series: Patrick Tam on Outsourced Accounting 43:14

4M ago43:14

43:14

In this bonus episode of In the Thick of It, outsourced accounting expert Patrick Tam joins Scott to discuss the advantages of third-party financial support for any business. Running the financial and accounting aspects of a business is complex, time consuming, and often outside of the wheelhouse for most entrepreneurs and business owners. That’s w…

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#28: Cody Durham, Founder | 10 Gage Ridge Roofing 1:26:01

4M ago1:26:01

1:26:01

In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott sits down with Cody Durham, founder of 10 Gage Ridge Roofing, a leading roofing company specializing in providing high-quality roofing solutions for residential and commercial properties. Cody shares his unique career journey from running Texas A&M’s Chili Fest in college to owning a Jimmy John's. He spe…

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#27: Jim Taugher, CEO & Creative Director | CI Design Inc. 1:24:20

5M ago1:24:20

1:24:20

With 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Jim Taugher, founder of CI Design, Inc., offers advice on how to become a great founder in today’s episode. Raised in rural Wisconsin, Jim followed his creative passions for art, music, and design, attending college in Arizona before moving back home to launch CI Design, a branding and design agency, at …

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#26: Rick Elmore, Founder & CEO | Simply Noted 1:14:36

5M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

On this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott interviews Rick Elmore, Founder & CEO of Simply Noted, an automated handwritten notes company. Rick shares his unique journey that shaped his unrelenting drive and competitiveness, from losing his father at a young age to becoming a college football standout. Though he played in the NFL, Rick quickly rea…

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#25: Brian Borichevsky, Founder & CEO | ROK Golf 1:48:56

5M ago1:48:56

1:48:56

Get inside the mind of a scrappy solo founder as we talk with Brian Borichevsky, the CEO and pioneer behind indoor golf entertainment startup ROK Golf. With no prior experience starting his own business but equipped with ample vision, Brian bootstrapped his unique concept from the ground up, tapping into his life savings to open the first high-tech…

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Toolbox Series: Ben Haile on Outsourced Human Resources 49:39

5M ago49:39

49:39

In this bonus episode of In the Thick of It, HR expert Ben Haile joins Scott to explain why many founders turn to third-party experts when their businesses start to scale.They discuss how early-stage companies leverage outsourced HR services to establish infrastructure for talent management while avoiding common pitfalls. Learn when the right timin…

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#24: Andy Morehouse, Founder & CEO | Talewind 1:31:47

5M ago1:31:47

1:31:47

In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott interviews Andy Morehouse, founder and CEO of Talewind, about his journey in the entrepreneurial trenches. After working for over a decade in his father’s HR tech company, Andy made the decision to strike out on his own. He shares what propelled him to make the leap, early hiring missteps, the angst of l…

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#23: Chris Mathew, Chief Growth Officer | Sniffle 1:37:45

6M ago1:37:45

1:37:45

In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott has an in-depth conversation with Chris Mathew, Chief Growth Officer of Sniffle, an AI-driven telehealth platform. Chris shares his winding journey to entrepreneurship, from working various jobs in healthcare recruiting and staffing startups to finally finding product-market fit with Sniffle. Chris outli…

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#22: Jonathan Lusk, CEO & Co-Founder | BirdDog 1:19:30

6M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

In this episode, we learn from Jonathan Lusk, an entrepreneur who grew up in a small town in Texas before going on to attend Texas A&M and build a career in wealth management. Jonathan started out at AT&T and Goldman Sachs, but eventually left to launch his own independent investment firm. More recently, Jonathan co-founded BirdDog, an online marke…

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#21: Dave Rowe, President/Founder | CloudServus 1:35:01

6M ago1:35:01

1:35:01

Dave Rowe is the founder and CEO of CloudServus, an IT consulting company focused on Microsoft technologies. In the podcast, Dave shares his entrepreneurial journey, from playing college football at the University of Oklahoma to working at Dell and various IT consulting companies. A pivotal moment was in 2019 when he partnered with his "cousin-in-l…

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Toolbox Series: Curt Swindoll on EOS - A Framework for Growth 1:12:16

6M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Curt Swindoll is a certified implementer of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a comprehensive framework designed to help leadership teams gain traction. In this episode, Curt explains the EOS system which provides tools to clarify vision, solve problems with accountability, and achieve alignment. Some key EOS concepts covered include lead…

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#20: Peter Matejcek, Founder & CEO | INHouse Video 1:35:47

6M ago1:35:47

1:35:47

Peter Matejcek is the founder and CEO of INHouse Video, a video production company that helps small businesses create affordable video content. In this episode, Peter chronicles his long entrepreneurial journey from fleeing communist Czechoslovakia as a child to building ventures ahead of shifting market demand and consumer understanding. After val…

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#19: Josh Green, Co-Founder & CEO | Pursuit 1:12:12

7M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Growing up as the youngest of 8 kids in a Catholic family, Josh Green learned the values of hard work, faith, and close bonds from a young age. He originally planned to pursue politics and government after college, but pivoted to investment banking and later private equity to address his mountain of student loans. As CFO in his late 20s of an aeros…

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#18: Cameron Hay, Co-Founder & CEO | Dispatch Integration 1:34:37

7M ago1:34:37

1:34:37

Growing up on an isolated family farm in rural Canada, Cameron Hay couldn't imagine becoming an entrepreneur. But after successful stints at IBM, business school, management consulting, and leading a medical device firm, he took the leap with his brother to launch integration services firm Dispatch Integration. In this episode, Cameron shares with …

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#17: Taylor Brooks, Founder & CEO | Simple 1:44:39

8M ago1:44:39

1:44:39

In this episode of In the Thick of It, host Scott interviews Taylor Brooks, founder and CEO of Simple. Taylor shares his journey from growing up in Atlanta to attending Auburn University and working various jobs before starting Simple Donation, a software company that builds online donation platforms for nonprofits and churches. He discusses the ch…

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Toolbox Series: Jim Woodward on Coaching & Peer Groups 36:40

8M ago36:40

36:40

In this episode of In The Thick of It, Scott sits down with his longtime business mentor Jim Woodward to discuss the value of business coaching and peer advisory groups. Jim outlines the peer group concept, typical meeting frameworks, and benefits such as community support, issue processing with other founders, and executive learning opportunities.…

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#16: Drew Murr, Founder & CEO | Banjaxed Solutions 1:36:01

8M ago1:36:01

1:36:01

In this episode of In the Thick of It, host Scott speaks with Drew Murr, co-founder of Banjax Solutions. Drew shares his unique entrepreneurial journey, from growing up in a small Texas town and playing high school football, to dropping out of Texas A&M and dabbling in real estate, to serving in the Army Reserves, and working in the oil and gas ind…

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#15: Jeremy Potoka, Founder & CEO | Presales Leader 1:04:39

8M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott speaks with Jeremy Potoka, founder of Presales Leader, a unique subscription service that provides pre-sales support to software companies. Jeremy shares his origin story, from growing up in a working-class family to starting his career as a Spanish teacher and making the jump to tech. After finding his …

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#14: Hector Perez, Founder & CEO | Quantum Finance and Business Intelligence 1:03:42

8M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott interviews Hector Perez, founder and CEO of Quantum FBI, an outsourced finance and accounting firm with offices in New York and Colombia. Hector shares his journey from working in his father's print shop at a young age, to a 15-year career at PwC, and eventually starting his own company. He discusses the…

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#13: Joe Higgins, Founder & CEO | Ethos Logos Publishing 1:24:54

8M ago1:24:54

1:24:54

In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott interviews Joe Higgins, a serial entrepreneur with experience launching and growing a number of different businesses over the years. Learn about Joe's upbringing spent on a farm in Wisconsin to the ventures he pursued as an adult, including a cell phone dealership, a haircut franchise, a trash collection…

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#12: Jennifer Devine, Founder & CEO | Devine Consulting LLC 1:05:50

9M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott learns about what led Jennifer Devine to leave corporate life behind to start Devine Consulting, an outsourced accounting firm based in Houston. One of the unique things about Jennifer’s story is that she bought an existing book of business and grew it from a one-woman show to a 10-person company today. …

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#11: Mike DeRosa, Founder & President | DeRosa Mangold Consulting 1:10:24

9M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

In this episode, Scott interviews Mike DeRosa, founder of DeRosa Mangold Consulting, a value-added reseller of Sage Intacct based outside of Waco, Texas. Hear how he went from a small-town Texas native hauling hay as a teen to leading his own successful tech consulting firm. Mike shares wisdom from his varied career in public accounting, software s…

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#10: Robert Ritzenthaler, President/CEO | REM Capital 1:14:15

9M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

About this episode: In this episode of In the Thick of It, Robert Ritzenthaler shares his journey from young entrepreneur to president and CEO of REM Capital. He discusses the ups and downs of starting a hedge fund during the dot-com bubble and lessons learned from that experience. Robert also shares how he transitioned into real estate and his rol…

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#9: Jennifer Salzman, Executive Director | The Heights of Ellis County 1:21:53

9M ago1:21:53

1:21:53

About the episode: In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott has a heartfelt conversation with Jennifer Salzman, founder and executive director of The Heights of Ellis County, a nonprofit providing critical services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Jennifer shares the powerful story behind starting this organizat…

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#8: Dr. John Morgan, Founder & President | People Prosper International 59:31

10M ago59:31

59:31

About this episode: In this episode of In the Thick of It, host Scott Hollrah interviews Dr. John Morgan, founder and president of People Prosper International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching biblical economic empowerment and leadership around the world. After years in ministry, Dr. Morgan had an "Aha!" moment realizing biblical pri…

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#7: Steve Durman, Founder & Creative Director | Four Man Furnace 1:07:51

10M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

About this episode: In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott sits down with his old friend Steve Durman, founder and creative director of Four Man Furnace. Steve shares his journey from growing up as an artistic kid in New Jersey to starting his career as an in-house designer for a casino marketing department and making his way to the big adver…

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#6: Clayton Flurry, Founder/Owner | Flurry's Market 1:40:14

10M ago1:40:14

1:40:14

About this episode: In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott interviews Clayton Flurry, founder of Flurry’s Market + Provisions, a beloved local butcher shop and grocery store in Flower Mound, Texas. After spending nearly two decades in the oil and gas industry, Clayton decided in 2020 to leave his career and pursue his entrepreneurial passion.…

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#5: Erik Korem, Founder & CEO | AIM7 1:21:42

10M ago1:21:42

1:21:42

About this episode: In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott interviews his old college friend Erik Korem, founder and CEO of the health and fitness app AIM7. Erik has had an interesting career journey from college football player turned pioneer in sports science and wearables, eventually leading him to start his own company applying those lear…

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#4: Ashish Patel, CEO & Founder | Simpat Tech 49:14

11M ago49:14

49:14

About this episode: On this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott interviews Ashish Patel, CEO and founder of Simpat Tech, a software development company. They discuss Ashish's background as an immigrant growing up in Maryland and how that shaped his entrepreneurial drive. Ashish talks about his career journey, including working for a large tech com…

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#3: Justin Smith, Founder & CEO | RedAway Medical Waste Solutions 59:54

11M ago59:54

59:54

About this episode: On this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott interviews Justin Smith, founder and CEO of RedAway Medical Waste Solutions. Justin shares his journey from flipping houses in Kentucky to launching RedAway in 2013 to serve smaller medical waste customers with better care. Justin talks about navigating regulations, finding good partn…

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#2: Brian Terrell, Founder | BTerrell Group 40:36

11M ago40:36

40:36

About this episode: Get ready to be inspired! Join us for a chat with Brian Terrell, the cool founder of BTerrell Group. We dive into his incredible journey from farm life in Texas to becoming a tech maverick in the accounting industry. During this episode, Brian and I explore the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the risks he took, and the thrill…

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#1: Chelsea Curtis, Founder & Managing Partner | Seaport Consulting 40:39

11M ago40:39

40:39

What's covered in this episode: In this episode, Scott interviews Chelsea Curtis, former LPGA developmental tour golfer turned founder of Seaport Consulting, a successful Salesforce consulting firm headquartered in Boston, MA. Chelsea shares her path to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and triumphs she encountered along the way. She high…

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