Best Strike Twice Creative Podcasts (2024)

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Ep #12-Turning a Family Business into a Thriving Enterprise: Josh Willis' Carpet Care Success Story 47:01

2M ago47:01

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What does it take to turn a family carpet cleaning business into a thriving enterprise amidst economic downturns and personal challenges? Join us on CV Hustle as we sit down with Josh Willis, owner of Carpet and Tile Care Company, who shares his incredible journey from Fontana to the Coachella Valley in the early '80s, and how he transformed his fa…

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Ep #11-Conquering Challenges: Charlie Ervin's Journey from Real Estate to School Board and Authorship 58:36

2M ago58:36

58:36

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTN6XYGT?ref=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_8KK4PE1WWY3JA85PF7ET&ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_8KK4PE1WWY3JA85PF7ET&social_share=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_8KK4PE1WWY3JA85PF7ET&starsLeft=1 Have you ever wondered what it takes to bounce back from the brink, reinvent oneself, and grasp success in various arenas of life? Well, buckle up as Charlie Ervin, a p…

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Ep #10-From Freight Trains to Dental Chains: The Meraz Family Dental Story 1:18:02

2M ago1:18:02

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When the tracks of life converge with family legacy and entrepreneurial spirit, incredible stories emerge. That's exactly what we unpack with Dr. Randolph Meraz and Dr. Michael Meraz, two of Coachella Valley's esteemed dentists from my own lineage. Embark on a ride from youthful adventures on freight trains to the foundation of a dental dynasty in …

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Ep #9-Elissa Galindo's Rise from Student to Business Phenom 57:02

2M ago57:02

57:02

Imagine stepping into the entrepreneurial arena before you've even tossed your graduation cap into the air. Elissa Galindo did just that, and her drive is nothing short of infectious. On CV Hustle, we're thrilled to have her unpack the journey of Liana's Lavish Cleaning, a testament to the grit of Coachella Valley's youth. From the influence of fam…

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Ep #8-Drafting Success: Crafting a Future in Design through Grit and Grace 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

When Mariano Ramirez swapped his warehouse ID for an architect's drafting table, he and Yvette, his partner in life and business, embarked on an entrepreneurial adventure that's nothing short of a blueprint for success. On CV Hustle, we're thrilled to welcome the founders of M Design Group, who share the exhilarating tale of their transformation fr…

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Ep #7-Striking Twice: The Electrifying Tales of a Desert Dynasty's Culinary and Electrical Ventures 1:13:54

3M ago1:13:54

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Picture the Coachella Valley, not just as a backdrop for music festivals, but as a canvas for the entrepreneurial dreams of Greg Rangel and Ruben Reyes. Greg, a self-made success in the electrical business, and Ruben, the culinary mind behind Gastrogrind Burgers, share their relentless pursuit of business innovation and the mouth-watering journey o…

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Ep #6-The Art of Capturing Moments: Chris Miller's Fusion of IT, Photography, and Innovation 53:36

3M ago53:36

53:36

Discovering where creativity intersects with technology can be a life-changing moment. For Chris Miller of One Point Media, that moment spiraled into a thriving career that has transformed the way we look at golf course marketing, real estate, and even iconic music festivals like Coachella. Embark on this episode's journey with us, where Chris shar…

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Ep # 5-Spinning Passions to Profits: The Entrepreneurial Beat of Coachella Valley's Vinyl & Skate Pioneers 57:06

3M ago57:06

57:06

Ever wondered what it takes to spin your passions into gold? This episode, we crack open the playbooks of two Coachella Valley originals, Carlos Mercadio and Dale Myers. The pair, famed for their unique blend of vinyl records and skate culture at Dale's Records and Skate Shop, share the highs and lows of their entrepreneurial journey. From the disc…

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Ep #4-The Artistic Pulse of Melody Cohn Nurturing Wellness through Creativity 56:06

3M ago56:06

56:06

As the sun sets over the desert, Melody Cohn joins us at CV Hustle to share her captivating artistic odyssey, from Midwestern roots to the luminous California art scene. Imagine transforming your beloved pet's paw prints into a unique piece of art, or watching as glitter and glass come together under an artist's touch during a global pandemic. Melo…

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Ep # 3- Flipping Success: Coachella Valley Homebuyers Power Couple's Rise in Real Estate Mastery 1:03:21

4M ago1:03:21

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Embark on an evocative journey through the highs and lows of property flipping with Coachella Valley's dynamic duo, Curtis and Cindy Squyres. From the pivotal moment Curtis traded his stockbroker suit for a hard hat, to Cindy's strategic mentorship, we unpack the transformative strategies that catapulted their family business from ground zero to re…

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Ep #2-The iPay Solutions Story: Crafting a Legacy in Payroll and HR Services 57:09

4M ago57:09

57:09

Have you ever felt the electric thrill of stepping into the unknown world of entrepreneurship? That's the story we're sharing today, along with our co-host Angel Chavez, as we pull back the curtain on the birth and growth of iPay Solutions. You’ll hear about the hurdles and wins that come with operating in the Payroll and HR service industry, espec…

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Ep #1-From Being Fired to Tile Industry Powerhouse: The CV Hustle's Tale of True Grit and Triumph 1:04:13

4M ago1:04:13

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Ever wonder how a former pizza joint worker becomes a titan in the tile industry? Tune in to CV Hustle, where my co-host Fina Meraz and Robert Meraz, along with Coachella Angel, unfold a tapestry of stories that will leave you astounded at the resilience and ingenuity of the entrepreneurial spirit. From Fina's transformative journey against corpora…

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Intro-From Accidental Landlords to Business Triumphs: The CV Hustle Entrepreneurial Journey 21:56

4M ago21:56

21:56

Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about trading in your day job for the thrill of running your own business? That's precisely the journey Fina and Robert Meraz, embarked upon, and we're here to take you through each twist and turn from accidental landlords to the proud owners of not one, but three thriving businesses right here in Coachella …

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QI-0 Re-Launch of the QI Podcast

3y ago

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Welcome to the re-launch of the Quiet Innovation podcast, the show that’s all about Great Ideas Hiding in Plain Sight. To re-introduce the show, today I start by asking this question: What do an industrial floor cleaning machine, a sewer system, and solar panels you see on top of roofs have in common? But first […]…

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WYSU Episode 20: Happy 420: We Went Completely Off The Rails 33:37

4y ago33:37

33:37

We got high, we recorded, you're welcome! Cassandra & Brittany discuss how to identify if you're dating a murderer, why they no longer fake laugh and why they don't normally smoke weed before recording. Rated T for "TIkTok is the only thing bringing me joy through all this!"Sound edited by Bradley Bernard (who, really is going to quit one of these …

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WYSU Episode 19: Cereal The Hurts, Pandemic Essentials & Better Audio Quality 40:33

4+ y ago40:33

40:33

This episode, Cassandra & Brittany struggle to introduce themselves, talk about which cereal hurts the most to eat and why they're not killers but don't push them. Rated Q for "Quit Tagging Us In Instagram Challenges. We aren't doing any fucking pushups!"Sound edited by Bradley Bernard (who, miraculously still wants to work with us!)WYSU is produce…

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WYSU Episode 18: Single & Unable To Mingle 32:58

4+ y ago32:58

32:58

Cassandra & Brittany have a bicoastal conversation about being stuck in America during Rona times, transitions and why right now is not a great time for single people.Rated B for "Bet you didn't see a global pandemic coming either?"WYSU is produced by North Sound Studios & Strike Twice Creative.Outro Music by Wylson (Wylsn – Rahab)…

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WYSU Episode 17: It's 2017, Let's Laugh 41:29

7+ y ago41:29

41:29

It's FINALLY 2017 and Cassandra & Brittany are here to entertain you with stories from childhood & tell you why you should never run from Jamaican parents.Rated H for "Hey, 2017 can't be any worse right?"WYSU is produced by North Sound Studios & Strike Twice Creative.Sound Recording by Bradley BernardOutro Music by Wylson (Wylsn – Rahab)…

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WYSU Episode 16: WHEN WILL 2016 END? 25:32

7+ y ago25:32

25:32

Cassandra & Brittany are back after a break they took to recover from the 2016 US Presidential Election to relive some of the trauma from 2016.Rated S for "Shit, 2016, Why You Had To Do Us Like That?."WYSU is produced by North Sound Studios & Strike Twice Creative.Sound Recording by Bradley BernardIntro/Outro Music by Wylson (Wylsn – Rahab)…

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QI-013: What it Really Takes to Get Money for Your Startup | Angel Investor & Serial Entrepreneur David S. Rose 1:02:50

11y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

David S. Rose, Founder and CEO of Gust.com joins me today to discuss raising capital for your startup. Gust is a global collaboration platform for early stage angel investing, connecting hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and investors in over 75 countries. This is an interview rich with insight, expertise, and rock-solid advice for helping you…

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QI-012: Prominent Angel Investor, Brian Cohen, First Investor in Pinterest | What Every Angel Investor Wants You to Know 32:56

11y ago32:56

32:56

Today I am joined by prominent angel investor, Brian S. Cohen, the first investor in Pinterest, chairman of New York Angels, and the author of “What Every Angel Investor Wants You to Know: An Insider Reveals How To Get Smart Funding For Your Billion-Dollar Idea." So you have a great idea, your research, your […]…

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QI-011: When Does Depositing A Batch of Checks Become Boring? | Interview with Joe Calloway, Performance Coach 49:00

11y ago49:00

49:00

How bored would you be if you had to make the same boring drive to your boring bank every single week to deposit yet another batch of checks that came in? These are checks that keep coming because you are executing so well on turning your great idea into reality. I’ve made that weekly bank […]By John P. Gavin, CFA: Professional Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, Dirt-Poor as a Kid

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QI-010: No Serious Entrepreneur Can Afford to Miss This Interview | A High Impact Hour with the “Growth Guy”, Verne Harnish 1:12:15

11y ago1:12:15

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Today's show is a high-impact conversation with a well-respected thought leader from the world of elite and successful entrepreneurs, Mr. Verne Harnish. In just one hour, Verne gives you some of the most valuable tools and techniques that any entrepreneur, startup, or idea person can immediately deploy for turning their great ideas into reality. [……

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QI-009: Online Freelance Contractors Help You Go Further, Faster | Interview with Matt Cooper, VP of Enterprise for oDesk 35:00

11y ago35:00

35:00

No matter how smart, capable, or hard working you are, at some point you are going to need help turning your great idea into reality. In today's show my guest is Matt Cooper, the Vice President of Enterprise for oDesk, the largest global freelance platform out there. Matt and I talk about what a freelance […]…

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QI-008: Don’t Let Bad Computer Decisions Hurt Your Great Idea | Interview with CEO of an IT Support Firm 1:00:57

11y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

No matter where you are with your great idea, at some point you need to figure out your computer infrastructure. Today we have a special guest to help you do that. We’ll talk about where to start, what to think about, and we’ll even get into some of the more common mistakes startups, entrepreneurs, and […]…

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QI-007: Bringing Legitimacy to Your Startup | Starting a Business the Right Way 29:44

11y ago29:44

29:44

This episode is about bringing legitimacy to your great idea or startup. Ok, so you have some great ideas, you’ve maybe even considered starting a business or have already done so. But how do others view you and your idea? Do they treat you like you are for-real, maybe even worth listening to? Or, like […]…

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QI-006: A Simple Goal Setting Exercise for Turning Your Great Ideas Into Reality. 27:25

11+ y ago27:25

27:25

Today I want to talk to you about something that sounds simple: Your goals. I know, right, duh, of course you have goals. Don’t blow this off – we’re going to go further today. In today’s show I’m going to walk you through an exercise you can do from time-to-time to bring clarity to your […]By John P. Gavin, CFA: Professional Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, Dirt-Poor as a Kid

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QI-005: Don’t Be Afraid to Change Course When Your Great Idea Isn’t Going as Expected | My Own Experience with Repositioning the QI Podcast as Inspiration 28:17

11+ y ago28:17

28:17

Today’s show discusses why I am repositioning the Quiet Innovation podcast and what you can learn from it. My analysis of my own business model and the flaws I discovered. Use it as a lesson for other people with great ideas. Tell you what to expect going forward. Why am I making the change: Flawed […]…

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QI-000: The Introductory Episode | What to Expect From the Quiet Innovation Podcast 22:22

11+ y ago22:22

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This is the introductory episode of the Quiet Innovation podcast. It explains the core concept of the show which is to help you turn your great ideas into reality. Whether you simply have a great idea bouncing around in your head, or maybe you’re even a few years into it and need some help to […]By John P. Gavin, CFA: Professional Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, Dirt-Poor as a Kid

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Strike Twice Creative Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Why You Still Up

Strike Twice Creative

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CV Hustle

Robert & Fina Meraz

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Quiet Innovation: Great Ideas Hiding in Plain Sight.®

John P. Gavin, CFA: Professional Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, Dirt-Poor as a Kid

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Ep #12-Turning a Family Business into a Thriving Enterprise: Josh Willis' Carpet Care Success Story 47:01

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Ep #11-Conquering Challenges: Charlie Ervin's Journey from Real Estate to School Board and Authorship 58:36

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Ep #10-From Freight Trains to Dental Chains: The Meraz Family Dental Story 1:18:02

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Ep #9-Elissa Galindo's Rise from Student to Business Phenom 57:02

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Ep #8-Drafting Success: Crafting a Future in Design through Grit and Grace 1:02:22

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Ep #7-Striking Twice: The Electrifying Tales of a Desert Dynasty's Culinary and Electrical Ventures 1:13:54

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Ep #6-The Art of Capturing Moments: Chris Miller's Fusion of IT, Photography, and Innovation 53:36

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Ep # 5-Spinning Passions to Profits: The Entrepreneurial Beat of Coachella Valley's Vinyl & Skate Pioneers 57:06

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Ep #4-The Artistic Pulse of Melody Cohn Nurturing Wellness through Creativity 56:06

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Ep # 3- Flipping Success: Coachella Valley Homebuyers Power Couple's Rise in Real Estate Mastery 1:03:21

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Ep #2-The iPay Solutions Story: Crafting a Legacy in Payroll and HR Services 57:09

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Ep #1-From Being Fired to Tile Industry Powerhouse: The CV Hustle's Tale of True Grit and Triumph 1:04:13

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Intro-From Accidental Landlords to Business Triumphs: The CV Hustle Entrepreneurial Journey 21:56

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QI-0 Re-Launch of the QI Podcast

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WYSU Episode 20: Happy 420: We Went Completely Off The Rails 33:37

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WYSU Episode 19: Cereal The Hurts, Pandemic Essentials & Better Audio Quality 40:33

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WYSU Episode 18: Single & Unable To Mingle 32:58

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WYSU Episode 17: It's 2017, Let's Laugh 41:29

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WYSU Episode 16: WHEN WILL 2016 END? 25:32

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QI-013: What it Really Takes to Get Money for Your Startup | Angel Investor & Serial Entrepreneur David S. Rose 1:02:50

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QI-012: Prominent Angel Investor, Brian Cohen, First Investor in Pinterest | What Every Angel Investor Wants You to Know 32:56

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QI-011: When Does Depositing A Batch of Checks Become Boring? | Interview with Joe Calloway, Performance Coach 49:00

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QI-010: No Serious Entrepreneur Can Afford to Miss This Interview | A High Impact Hour with the “Growth Guy”, Verne Harnish 1:12:15

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QI-009: Online Freelance Contractors Help You Go Further, Faster | Interview with Matt Cooper, VP of Enterprise for oDesk 35:00

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QI-008: Don’t Let Bad Computer Decisions Hurt Your Great Idea | Interview with CEO of an IT Support Firm 1:00:57

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QI-007: Bringing Legitimacy to Your Startup | Starting a Business the Right Way 29:44

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QI-006: A Simple Goal Setting Exercise for Turning Your Great Ideas Into Reality. 27:25

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QI-005: Don’t Be Afraid to Change Course When Your Great Idea Isn’t Going as Expected | My Own Experience with Repositioning the QI Podcast as Inspiration 28:17

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QI-000: The Introductory Episode | What to Expect From the Quiet Innovation Podcast 22:22

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