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On this entrepreneurship podcast, your host Carol Schultz interviews successful founders/CEOs in various industries about their career journeys and the ups and downs that come with creating and growing a business. Guests candidly share their triumphs-- and failures-- when it comes to hot topics like turnover, leadership, culture, diversity, and of course, hiring. These are real stories and advice from real people. Listening will help those who are looking to gain insight into a specific indu ...
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*Do you get the feeling of dread in your stomach on a Sunday night for the upcoming workweek? *Are you counting down the hours/minutes/days until you get to go to break/head out for the weekend/go on vacation/retire? *Have you felt that there's something more for you but you don't know how to get started or are too afraid to take the first step? *Have you been putting off your dreams for "someday"? *Are you ready for a change? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then listen up! Yo ...
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Guiding Employees: Whilst it’s important to give people enough rope to be innovative, what this guy is missing is if you are not checking in with your people, how are they to know if they’re going in the right direction? - Carol Schultz In this week’s episode, our hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the…
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We're back with an insightful discussion featuring Bill Mandara, CEO and co-owner of Mancini Duffy – a design firm with a rich history and a tech-driven approach. In this episode, Bill reflects on early setbacks as a new CEO, moments of success, and the lessons learned along the way. He offers a rare glimpse into the world of architecture and desig…
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Building True Relationships: "To build a true relationship, you have to invest the time." - Carol Schultz Join hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer as they share their insights and experiences on how to keep employees engaged and thriving in a virtual work environment. From personal anecdotes to practical strategies, they discuss the power of authent…
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This week host Carol interviews Rasmus Holst, current CEO of Zensai, and “human success” expert best known for being a part of management teams that have delivered exits just short of $1,000,000,000 and raised over $50,000,000 for various businesses. This episode explores the process of growing companies, becoming a CEO, and balancing the prioritie…
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"Quiet quitting is doing the bare minimum just to get by from your job." - Rob Swymer Today, hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer delve into the timely and provocative topic of "quiet quitting." This episode explores the underlying causes and far-reaching implications of quiet quitting in the workplace. Carol and Rob share personal anecdotes and prof…
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This week Carol interviews Wendy Greenland, the CEO of Openforce, a tech platform that specializes in managing commercial relationships between contracting companies and their 1099 independent contractors. Wendy's career spans nearly 30 years in technology and leadership, with notable successes in building and selling companies like Infosys and Inf…
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Wellness: "It's up to the individual to be an advocate for themselves" - Rob Swymer Join hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer as they delve into the vital topic of mental health in the workplace. They share personal stories, practical tips, and valuable insights on navigating challenges, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining a positive mindset. Fro…
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In this episode of "Authentically Successful”, Carol engages in a compelling conversation with Steve Hoffman, the CEO of Founders Space and a seasoned expert in startups, venture investing, and authorship. Together, they delve into a wide range of topics, from the potential of AI to the allure of Silicon Valley. Steve walks us through key factors h…
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The Struggle of Financial Success in the Next Generation: "I mean, look at the people coming up in the next generation of my kids' my kids' ages, and they they don't see a path to success, to own something, to to be in to invest in the stock market or whatever they wanna do. They don't see a path for that." - Rob Swymer Join hosts Carol Schultz and…
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In today's discussion, host Carol Schultz sits down with Kristen Gale, the founder and CEO of The Ten Spot beauty bars, a franchise of “anti-spa” salons. The now 47 beauty salons across North America aim to break through the traditional concept of salons for a fresh and fun experience. They first delve into her career prior to becoming an entrepren…
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Standing Out in Sales: "How do I make my offering so outstanding that they have to get back to me?...I always say be bold, be brave, be memorable."- Rob Swymer Join host Carol Schultz and guest Rob Swymer in another enlightening episode of 'Authentically Successful: After Hours' as they tackle the pervasive problem of email and LinkedIn spam in sal…
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On this week’s episode, Carol sits down with the visionary entrepreneur and bestselling author, Luis Scott. Luis, who founded 8 Figure Firm Consulting, shares his remarkable journey from starting as a receptionist at a law firm to becoming a managing partner and eventually building a multi-seven-figure business. He reveals some of the key strategie…
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The Evolution of Workplace Perks: "I have enough gray hair to remember that I would be so grateful to be able to get a cup of coffee in the morning when I went to the office, every day, by the way, with a suit and tie." In this episode of Authentically Successful: After Hours, co-hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer delve into the intriguing dynamics…
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This week Carol speaks to Eric Boggs, the founder and CEO of RevBoss, a lead generation company focused on outbound prospecting. The two dive into a candid conversation about the importance of honesty in client relationships, the evolution of recruitment processes, and the emphasis on happiness, accountability, and transparency in RevBoss's culture…
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"It's so easy to make a human connection, when you ask about somebody and what lights them up, what are they passionate about." - Rob Swymer In today's episode, our hosts delve into the world of virtual communication and the impact it has on building relationships and trust. They discuss the preferences for different communication methods, Zoom eti…
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On this week's episode, we have remote-work expert Liam Martin. Liam co-founded Time Doctor, a predictive workforce analytics tool for organizations. It predicts actions employees may take (like quitting) so the company can be proactive with solutions. Carol and Liam delve into a fascinating discussion about time tracking in a remote environment, H…
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Join hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer as they discuss career purpose, personal development, and self-advocacy. Discover why finding passion in your profession is key to long-term success, and how to navigate the loyalty dilemma in today's workforce. Don't miss out as we dissect resilience-building, the perception of government jobs, and the influ…
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In today's episode, host Carol Schultz sits down with Randy Wootton, the CEO of Maxio, a financial operations platform for B2B SaaS companies. They explore the challenges and triumphs of competing in the B2B tech world, market contractions, and the importance of understanding company capabilities for future growth. Randy shares invaluable lessons f…
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"As you transform your personal life, you will transform your business life." - Rob Swymer Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Authentically Successful: After Hours," where hosts Carol Schultz and seasoned hi-tech sales leader Rob Swymer dive into the intricacies of performance reviews in today's business landscape. With over 30 years of experienc…
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On this episode of “Authentically Successful,” we hear from Mitali Saxena, the CEO of Fashom, an AI-powered clothing brand based on body shape designed for busy moms. She reflects on the challenges of rapidly changing markets, the importance of sustainability in the fashion industry, and her advocacy for body positivity, especially in women. During…
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In this episode of "Authentically Successful," previous founder and entrepreneurship expert Joshua Ross shares his candid experience in starting and growing companies to now teaching students how to do it. From his early days at a healthcare startup to founding his own IT consulting business and navigating the challenges of multiple startups, Joshu…
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In this insightful episode, host Carol Schultz welcomes Gleb Budman, CEO of Backblaze, a cloud storage and data backup company that competes with industry giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. The two delve into the founding of Backblaze and the decision-making process behind taking the company public. Gleb shares how his company offers an alt…
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Welcome to another episode of Authentically Successful, where host Carol Schultz has a compelling conversation with the founder of McKie Consultants, Miranda McKie. In this episode, Miranda shares her journey of building her consulting firm, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, HR analytics, and inclusive product design. The…
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In our first episode of 2024, Carol is joined by longtime journalist and founder Jeff vonKaenel. He leads N&R Publications, an organization that utilizes professional journalists to help government and nonprofits tell their stories effectively, simplifying critical issues for impactful storytelling. They delve into Jeff's fascinating journey, start…
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"The real leader is the one who does whatever is needed to get that tower done, whether it's sitting there quietly folding something or directing the tower or getting the coffee. It doesn't matter,” Leif Cocks shares. “The real leader supplements whatever he's doing, whatever makes sense to the greater cause and fills in the gaps that is necessary …
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"People generally want to do the right thing, but it's hard to figure out what the right thing is when there's 12 different priorities and you can only afford to do three of them." - Mike Rowlands In today's episode, our host, Carol Schultz, sits down with Mike, president and CEO of Junxion, an international consultancy with a keen focus on sustain…
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“I actually think that’s the case with a lot of women...you just get used to bad behavior and you normalize it.” - Gavriella Schuster This week, our host Carol Schultz sits down with a renowned figure in the tech industry, Gavriella Schuster. Now a solopreneur, Gavriella was formerly a longtime leader at Microsoft and continued into an extensive ca…
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We are back! For the official return of Authentically Successful, Carol sits down with the CEO of ProcureAbility, Conrad Snover. His company leads the industry in supply-chain solutions. "I see so often in business... (businesses) don’t create a strategic plan, they don’t have operating principles, and they don’t use it as a road map and manage to …
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On this episode of Authentically Successful, host Carol Schultz interviews Sudhir Bhojwani, co-founder and CEO of a procurement technology company named ORO Labs. Sudhir opens up about his journey as a software engineer and his first startup which opened the door to three more. He reflects on projects that failed and also shares successes, such as …
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On this episode of Authentically Successful, Carol Schultz is joined by Tobias Dahlberg, the founder and CEO of The Simple Company. As the title displays, his business works with organizations of many sizes to simplify, refocus, and hone their operations. He calls these companies “maxed-out operators” and aims to transform them into “wealthy busine…
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On this episode of Authentically Successful, host Carol Schultz interviews Paul Baron, the founder of The Wall Printer. Paul's printer technology transforms images into wall art. In this episode, you’ll learn about Paul’s winding journey through business, including his experience in retail and manufacturing, and what later lead him to retire. He al…
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On this episode of Authentically Successful, we dive into the world of healthcare and the importance of vaccinations with our guest, Dr. Jonathan Baktari. Jonathan leads three organizations: e7 Health, a platform aimed at streamlining adult vaccinations, eNational Testing, offering nationwide access to laboratory tests, and lastly, U.S. Drug Test C…
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“I think there's a lot of disruption coming, and that disruption has started with the advent of Chat GPT and all these generative AI tools. And I think if you ask me if there's anything that's going to keep me up at night is, how do we pivot as a company to understand and appreciate these tools that are coming. And what does that mean to our workfo…
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On this episode of Authentically Successful, host Carol Schultz sits down with guest Ted Rubin, a highly successful CEO in the automotive tech industry. They discuss topics such as the importance of evolving conversations, messaging solutions, and how to succeed in the automotive industry. Ted’s company, ActivEngage, aims to help automotive compani…
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On this episode of Authentically Successful, host Carol Schultz invites the co-founder and CEO of Carbon Title, Trevor Dryer, to share his journey in Fintech and later co-founding his organization in the climate tech space. Carbon Title offers transparency into the carbon emissions of all buildings, empowering stakeholders to understand, manage, an…
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"I feel like men think— and a lot of people think— oh, nonprofits are just nice and they're all volunteer ran and it's this nice, fluffy thing over here. But we are really meeting a need." - Tracy Smith On this episode of Authentically Successful, we hear from Tracy Smith, the CEO of Make-A-Wish Alabama, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes …
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“By bringing customers to the back along with their pets, they were able to see everything that was going on. And so we did that for transparency reasons. What we discovered then is when the pet owners we call customers were able to see the caregivers, what they were doing, they were really appreciative. It added value in their eyes to the work tha…
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Should you take venture money? "You really need to be up for growing a business, growing it relatively quickly, and finding an exit." — Seth Levine On this episode of Authentically Successful, Carol interviews Seth, the managing director and co-founder of Foundry Group. The venture capital firm was formed in 2007 and has now grown to 75 employees. …
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“Don’t invite me onstage because I’m a female.” Bobbie Shrivastav says, “Invite me onstage because I have something valuable to add to the conversation.” Bobbie, co-founder, and COO of Benekiva, is a second-time founder. She and her husband first created Docsmore, a document manager, and later moved on to join Benekiva, a platform that transforms t…
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“The true answer in the startup world is those who are successful are almost always white men who have exited before.” Leslie Hyman says, “In order to compete particularly in the payment world and then in the multifamily world, it takes a fair amount of money. That is not easy, and I just want to call out, it’s hard, I mean women still get 2-3% of …
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“I want to hear people acknowledge that they have failed,” Chuck Frydenborg says, “What I ask of my people is to make new mistakes. Don’t make the same ones over and over again. Then we got a problem. Make new ones. Learn from them.” MarketMuse, an AI platform for content creation and strategy, began as a personal science project. The original foun…
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“I think we’ve learned pretty quickly that we can do work remote. (But) It is difficult to lead and it is difficult to be the leader you need to be without being around the leaders you’re going to replace,” Rick West says, “I think you’ll have a whole wave of people upset that they’re not the next partner…because they were in California on a beach …
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“You take care of your people and your people take care of your company every day— on personal levels, professional levels. I know without a doubt that they have my back.” - Melissa Hurrington As CFO of Premier Claims, a public adjustment firm that advocates on behalf of the customer, Melissa leads with a people-first approach. Melissa says her com…
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“What we’ve done is we’ve really tried to take peoples’ skill sets and use them so that they’re not only doing what they’ve been hired to do but they’re doing what they love to do.” - Cynthia Adams Cynthia and two others started GrantStation in a one-room cabin in the woods of Alaska. The organization was created to connect nonprofits with grantmak…
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Jagadish Gattu (Jag) came to the US from India to get his master's and stayed here ever since. After working at many companies, he realized that many customer needs could be better fulfilled through AI. In 2019 he founded UptimeAI, an artificial intelligence-based predictive maintenance software provider for companies in heavy industries. Since its…
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“I’m sorry– there is no balance. Some people can separate the two, you know, but overall it’s integrating and how do you bring it all together and make it work harmoniously together,” Dan LaBroad says. Dan’s company, Ovation Health and Life Services, is an employee benefits firm aimed at helping employers create better health plans. Dan began his c…
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“We made a big mistake. We configured the platform where—luckily it never saw production because it was caught in testing– but we had where we pointed the system to the wrong logo,” Brent Williams tells Carol, “We owned it. We said ‘This is us, we did this.’” Brent founded Benekiva, a SaaS technology platform that aims to transform the end-to-end i…
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“You get this feeling of happiness when you do this,” Jitesh Shetty tells founders, “If that’s not happening, it’s almost like your system internally telling you: change something! Maybe that’s not the right idea for you, the right problem space…I think if that is not happening it will be very hard to succeed.” Jitesh, a three-time founder, most re…
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“You’ve got to cast a long shadow,” Eric Miller tells Carol. “We look a lot bigger than we are to our clients. They are always a little surprised that we are less than 100 people because we pack a bigger punch than these 4,5,600-person companies that we compete with.” Eric is a co-owner and Principal at PADT, a provider of tools and services that h…
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Calvin Goforth founded VIC Tech in order to help commercialize new technologies invented by university researchers. VIC Tech began as a consulting firm for tech startups. After noticing that many professors with new technologies didn’t want to quit their roles to develop them, Calvin decided to shift. The company screens new technologies brought to…
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