We believe Relationship Matters, from humanity to nature, to the larger whole.
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Welcome to the Burning Questions Podcast! This podcast is hosted by the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville County, South Carolina. Our goal with this podcast is to provide reliable safety information to as wide an audience as possible. This is where we'll talk about issues that we've observed and share safety tips focused on reducing risk in your community. We hope you enjoy these episodes and maybe even take some of our safety tips to heart. Let us know if there's something specifi ...
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CRR Radio is your podcast source of information all about Community Risk Reduction. Each episode features interviews with people who are using CRR in their communities and experts in a variety of fields, giving you information you can use!
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Extraordinary Pursuits by BIP Ventures is a conversation between some of the most accomplished and inspiring entrepreneurs, VC leaders, and economists working in the Innovation Economy. The podcast provides content for founders and investors. The ’golden thread’ is story-based education and information about the role of VC in the Innovation Economy. Each episode will simplify complex topics related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and private market investing.
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The Marginal Gains Podcast, presented by Silca is the show that makes a big deal about the little things, and how those little things...can be a big deal. Josh Poertner of Silca, along with Hottie and Fatty, talk about all aspects of cycling — design, manufacturing, marketing, riding, racing, management and more, all from a thoughtful perspective. It's a podcast for the thinking cyclist.
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Phyllis West gives you breaking news from Rock and Roll.
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From Startup to Scale: Lessons on Partnerships for Founders
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In this mini-episode of the BIP Ventures Extraordinary Pursuits podcast, Colleen Hoke, co-founder and CEO of Objective Health, joins host Rachelle Kuramoto to discuss the significance of partnerships, the innovative business models that drive Objective Health's success, and the company's ambitious goals for scaling and improving clinical research. …
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Ep.3 Recognizing Trauma: Becoming Aware of Trauma in Coaching Relationships
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In this special three-part series of the Relationship Matters Podcast, Katie Churchman talks with trauma-informed coach Michael Forlenza. Across the next three episodes, they explore one of the most important yet often overlooked topics in coaching: trauma. In part 1, Michael and Katie explore how coaches can develop the skills to identify and unde…
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Zwift & Marginal Gains, with Zwift Product VP Mark Cote
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Zwift VP of Product Mark Cote joins the Marginal Gains crew, picking up where we left off in our last conversation: the wind tunnel. This time, his time in the tunnel is all about future-looking features for Zwift, and this peek at what's to come is not to be missed. From there we talk about everything in the present and future state of Zwift and M…
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How Successful Startups Navigate Venture Deals: John Yates of Morris Manning & Martin LLP
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Building and scaling in a thriving tech ecosystem demands a deep understanding of the relationship between venture capital, deal flows, and the marketplace. Founders striving to build traction in top innovation regions must focus on building strategic networks, partnering with the right investors, and collaborating across the ecosystem. The most su…
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State of Startups(SM) in the Southeast 2024 Preview
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Since 2017, the BIP Ventures State of StartupsSM in Southeast report has been a leading trend resource on the region's innovation and investment landscape. In this special episode of the Extraordinary Pursuits podcast, BIP Capital General Partner and COO Mark Flickinger joins us to give a preview of the 2024 report. Mark’s conversation with colleag…
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Ep.2 ORSC Essentials: A Primer on Organizational & Relationship Systems Coaching
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Across this Masterclass on ORSC Essentials, you’ll experience the transformative power of ORSC, which integrates systems thinking with coaching techniques to enhance relationships, navigate change, and foster collaboration. The masterclass will introduce you to leading experts in the field who explore some of the key mindsets and methodologies that…
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In this episode, I talk with Firefighter Aidan Miller about Home Heating Safety. We tried to cover as much ground as possible and talked about different ways you can stay safe in your home as these colder month approach. If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing. We'll post new content as often as we can! Thank you for listening, an…
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RevOps Strategies for Startups: Scaling Sales and CRM Efficiency with Brendan Tolleson
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For high-growth startups, sales momentum and operational efficiency depend on streamlined, scalable Revenue Operations (RevOps)—but getting there is complicated and can easily go wrong. The balancing act of managing customer relationships, sales processes, and marketing strategies too often results in scattered data, misaligned teams, and cumbersom…
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Ep.1 Balancing "Me" and "We" in Relationship
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Merger and Individuation in personal and relationship growth In the premiere of season 6 of the Relationship Matters podcast, host Katie Churchman is joined by CRR Global co-founder Faith Fuller to discuss the delicate balance between individuation and merging in relationships. Together, they explore how honoring both individuality and connection i…
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Innovate, Scale, and Unlock Entrepreneurial Success
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Innovation is more than new ideas—it's about connecting with the right resources and networks to drive growth. To scale, you need a culture of creativity, collaboration, and access to talent, strategic partnerships, and capital. Successful innovators build ecosystems where entrepreneurs, corporations, and educators work together to promote growth. …
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Paralympic Track Racer Bryan Larsen: Excelling after Injury
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Bryan Larsen tells us his only real talent is that he's too dumb to quit. We strongly disagree, but take his point: Bryan is no quitter. In this episode, Bryan talks us through how he took the constraints given to him through birth and accident, and used passion, perseverence, and a love of marginal gains to reinvent his racing career.…
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Hire Well: Interviewer Skills for Startup Leaders
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In this mini episode of the Extraordinary Pursuits podcast, BIP Ventures talent expert and SVP of portfolio performance, Jacki Hertenstein, sits down with Renata Matheson, co-founder of aquesst. This brief, compelling discussion focuses on what startup leaders need to do to interview candidates well and hire strategically. Renata and Jacki explain …
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The Blueprint for a Thriving Startup Ecosystem: A Conversation with Venture Atlanta CEO Allyson Eman
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A thriving innovation ecosystem has many components that work together to create progress. They include the businesses building there, the visionary entrepreneurs, and the support system comprised of legal, financial, accelerators and incubators, consultants, and mentors. Among all the contributing factors to a startup’s ability to build and grow, …
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Building Scalable Product-Market Fit: Abstrakt.ai Founder & CEO Greg Reffner
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Scaling an innovative startup requires agility, particularly in an evolving marketplace. But agility comes second to establishing the right fundamentals for your startup – the ideal client profile (ICP), go-to-market (GTM) strategy, and product-market-fit (PMF). All of them require a willingness to listen to customers, but none more than PMF. Ensur…
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Mastering Marketing Metrics: ARR, CAC, and CRR Explained
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In this episode of BIP Capital CMO Tammy McQueen joins the VP of Content, Rachelle Kuramoto, for a short discussion about the most important key performance indicators (KPIs) for marketing and sales teams. Learn what to zero in on as you scale, including annual revenue (ARR), customer retention rate (CRR), adoption rates, and customer acquisition c…
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Bonus 4. Parenting Path: Dreaming Into Who We Are As Parents
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In this 4-part bonus series on ORSC and parenting, Katie Churchman explores parenting through the lens of ORSC with CRR Global Co-founder Faith Fuller and senior faculty member Sandra Cain. Across this 4-part bonus series, Sandra takes the role of host, allowing Katie to embrace being a guest on the show as a new mum to twin girls. These 4 episodes…
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How to Choose the Right Outsourced CFO: Expert Advice for Startups with John Frazier
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Outsourcing your CFO could be a game-changer for your company as it allows you to access expert financial guidance without the hefty cost of a full-time executive. An outsourced CFO can help you navigate complex financial challenges, optimize cash flow, make informed strategic decisions, and set a solid foundation for long-term success. This suppor…
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Bonus 3. Parenting Geography: Examining Roles and Lands
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In this 4-part bonus series on ORSC and parenting, Katie Churchman explores parenting through the lens of ORSC with CRR Global Co-founder Faith Fuller and senior faculty member Sandra Cain. Across this 4-part bonus series, Sandra takes the role of host, allowing Katie to embrace being a guest on the show as a new mum to twin girls. These 4 episodes…
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In this mini-episode of Extraordinary Pursuits, BIP Ventures financial performance authority Mike Vandiver talks with Stephen Bradshaw, a partner in Bennett Thrasher's state and local tax practice. They discuss ways that technology companies can navigate complex tax landscapes to stay compliant and gain advantages. In a few short minutes, you’ll le…
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Bonus 2. Parenting Intelligence: Crossing Edges and Change
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In this 4-part bonus series on ORSC and parenting, Katie Churchman explores parenting through the lens of ORSC with CRR Global Co-founder Faith Fuller and senior faculty member Sandra Cain. Across this 4-part bonus series, Sandra takes the role of host, allowing Katie to embrace being a guest on the show as a new mum to twin girls. These 4 episodes…
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Optimizing Sales Strategy: ICP, Buyer Personas, and Market Segmentation with Michelle Seger
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Focusing your sales strategy on ICP, buyer personas, and market segmentation is more than just identifying basic demographics, behaviors, pain points, and decision-making processes. It involves gaining a personal view of your potential customers and dividing the broader market into distinct groups. This targeted approach enables businesses to alloc…
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Bonus 1. Parenting with a Systems Coaching Lens
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In this 4-part bonus series on ORSC and parenting, Katie Churchman explores parenting through the lens of ORSC with CRR Global Co-founder Faith Fuller and senior faculty member Sandra Cain. Across this 4-part bonus series, Sandra takes the role of host, allowing Katie to embrace being a guest on the show as a new mum to twin girls. These 4 episodes…
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AJA 35: Hookless rims & PSI limits, tire pressure on worn tires, Ti quicklinks, CRR on wet roads
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We're so excited to kick this 35th episode of our "Ask Josh Anything" series with a discussion of the announcement of Silca's partnership with Visma Lease-A-Bike. Fatty does his level best to pitch having Hottie in the team car, hot-waxing on the move. We move from there to the challenges of high pressure with hookless rims, and how it has put Josh…
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Mini-episode: The Startup Dilemma – Working on the Business and Working in the Business
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In this mini-episode of the Extraordinary Pursuits podcast from BIP Ventures, successful serial entrepreneur Jan Heybroek shares a skill he’s built in his entrepreneurial journey: the ability to simultaneously work in the business and on the business. The capacity to strike this balance is critical for staying ready for known and unexpected opportu…
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From Pitch to Press: How Startups Can Earn Media with Maija Ehlinger
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Capturing earned media is one of the most powerful marketing tools a company can achieve. Positive, relevant, wide-reaching media coverage can literally change the trajectory of a startup’s future. But effective public relations is hard. In this episode of Extraordinary Pursuits, journalist and Hypepotamus editor-in-chief Maija Ehlinger offers stra…
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Mini episode: Sales Core Competencies for Startups
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Investing in skilled sales professionals or managers is essential for business growth. Knowing the right qualifications and characteristics to hire for should happen before any interview takes place. In this mini episode of Extraordinary Pursuits, Christy Johnson speaks with John O'Brien, the founder, CEO, and managing partner of Sales Talent Group…
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Scaling a Startup from Vision to National Impact: A Founder Story with Colleen Hoke of ObjectiveHealth
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Building and scaling a business requires a builder's mindset and a willingness to embrace risk. As a founder, your ability to envision solutions that effectively solve problems for your target audience is the key to progress. This involves stepping into uncharted territory, navigating uncertainties with resilience, and venturing forward to drive in…
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In this episode, we talk with Firefighter Kimberly Quinn about Candle Safety. We'll try to help everyone better understand the risks associated with burning candles, incense, or sage in your home and offer some advice to help keep you and your loved ones safe. If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing. We'll post new content as ofte…
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Gravel Racing is moving face and Amy Charity is one of the movers. Amy is the founder of SBT GRVL in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The race started on the back of a napkin in 2018 and has quickly become one of the premiere off-road events in the U.S. After a few short years of success, Amy expanded SBT to Europe and Australia. But before the dirt ro…
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Navigating Entrepreneur Support Organizations with Dr. Malcolm Muhammad
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Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) help people who want to start or grow their businesses. These organizations provide various resources such as advice, training, and funding. They might also offer workshops, mentorship programs, or networking events to connect entrepreneurs with experts and other business owners. In this episode of the Extr…
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Measurement Matters: How to Set the Right KPIs for Your Startup
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential metrics for any company. For startups – particularly those that are backed by private capital – KPIs are not only necessary for setting a path to manageable growth, but they also are critical indicators for investors. KPIs can include metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, customer acquisition c…
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MINI EPISODE: Building a Top 5 Innovation Economy
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To become a Top Five innovation community, Atlanta needs to produce 2000 companies per year—that's 10 times the number of companies we’re currently developing. Listen to this fascinating mini-episode of for an honest conversation between Donnie Beamer Jr., CFA and Mark Buffington. You'll learn how the ATL Tech Hub team from the City of Atlanta Mayo…
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The Entrepreneurial Survival Plan: Market Fit, Planning, and Perseverance
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As any seasoned entrepreneur will tell you, starting and running a business is challenging. In fact, almost 90% of new startups fail—10% of those fail within the first year. The causes range from poor product-market fit to ineffective marketing, talent issues, and cash flow problems. Even with a real challenge to solve and the desire and grit to tr…
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AJA 34: Wind tunnels, cargo bibs, ti printing, and axle handles
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At this point we've lost track on how many episodes we've dedicated to wind tunnels, but this is at least partially one of them. We've also got great questions about Fatty's new Firefly and the Ti-printed parts Silca created for it, a classic question on the best body position for riding in a strong tailwind, axle handle alignment, and a remarkably…
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Building an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) is a critical first step for startups. It forms the foundation for targeted go-to-market (GTM) strategies, building customer traction, and understanding how to evolve the brand as the company scales. In other words, the ICP is the guiding beacon for every aspect of sales, marketing, and customer success. The…
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The Startup’s Guide to ICPs: Why They Matter & How to Get Them Right
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Building an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) is a critical first step for startups. It forms the foundation for targeted go-to-market (GTM) strategies, building customer traction, and understanding how to evolve the brand as the company scales. In other words, the ICP is the guiding beacon for every aspect of sales, marketing, and customer success. The…
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Erwin Vervecken and the UCI Global Gravel Series
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Gravel Racing has gone global, and governing bodies have gotten involved. The UCI is now in its third year of putting on its Gravel World Series. It has more than two dozen races on four continents. Instead of running the series itself, the UCI has turn to a sports group and the point person in that group is three-time Cyclocross World Champ Erwin …
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In this episode, Donnie Beamer, the Senior Technology Advisor for the City of Atlanta, discusses the ATL Tech Hub initiative and the city's efforts to become a top five innovation and technology investment ecosystem. The conversation highlights the importance of technology in creating a safe and effective city, as well as the need to provide opport…
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How Startups Can Avoid Sales and Use Tax Missteps
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As startups grow and expand, they must comply with the ethical and tax laws of the state. Interestingly, taxation can be both an advantage and disadvantage for a company, which is why tax experts become so crucial for startups. In this episode, Stephen Bradshaw joins us to discuss key tax considerations for startups, including identifying when your…
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Time's Tony Karklins and Josh Talk Bike Shops and Carbon Manufacturing
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Tony Karklins is the founder of Allied Cycle, is currently the founder of Time, and has deep knowledge of all aspects of the cycling industry, all the way back to when as a teenager he owned a bike shop. He's the perfect match for a conversation with Josh about bike business, manufacturing, racing and more.…
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Trailer - Extraordinary Pursuits by BIP Ventures
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Welcome to Extraordinary Pursuits, a podcast from BIP Ventures. Each week, experts and entrepreneurs join host Rachelle Kuramoto for master classes and inspiring stories about the innovation economy. The first season focuses on founder fundamentals like knowing when to hire a CFO and how to build a winning go-to-market strategy. Our goal is to info…
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John Cobb may be best known for his bike saddles, but his experience and innovation go much deeper. John may be the first person to take a bike to the wind tunnel, and is likely the only person to crank up the tunnel to 70mph...with a rider in it. Enjoy this great episode with a cycling innovator
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