Best Robert Montoya Podcasts (2024)

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Jim Roberts - The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) 1:11:28

8d ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Jim Roberts has dedicated his career to supporting entrepreneurs and business communities find success. Most notably, Jim founded The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW), leveraging his own capital and personal network to make Wilmington, NC a place where start-ups and entrepreneurs can flourish! In June 2024, Wilmington, NC was ranked th…

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Wayne Hippo - Made in America! Software Solutions for American Businesses 54:07

25d ago54:07

54:07

Wayne Hippo is Co-Owner and Managing Partner of PS Solutions, a US-based Software Engineering and Solutions agency. Wayne started his career as a lawyer, then moved into politics and found his way to starting a Software Solutions Agency. Listen to Wayne’s story as he highlights: Being the first person in his family to go to college from 5 generatio…

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Tony Silvagni - Professional Surfing and Entrepreneurship 55:27

1M ago55:27

55:27

Tony Silvagni is an entrepreneur, world class surfer and an all around great dude. Tony shares his story of balancing the lifestyle of being a professional surfer and business owner, and the similarities of the mental game that go along with both.By Signal Fire Media

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Nicolas Montoya - The Economic and Social Impact of the Hospitality Industry in WIlmington, NC. 58:45

1M ago58:45

58:45

Nicolas Montoya is the General Manager of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Nicolas is originally from the country of Colombia, went to high school in the UK, and made his way to Wilmington, NC through a career path in the Hospitality industry. Nicolas has been a mentor and leader for thousands of people over the years, th…

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Grant Grinnell - Medicinal Mushrooms & Entrepreneurship 51:45

1M ago51:45

51:45

Grant Grinnell is the founder and owner of Fresh Alternatives, a Wilmington, NC business focused on providing the most potent and fresh medicinal mushrooms. In this episode, Grant explains: The Science behind legal, medicinal mushrooms The benefits medicinal mushrooms have for entrepreneurs and others with high-demanding lives How to Market a produ…

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Andy Jones - Leadership and Lawyering 56:30

1M ago56:30

56:30

Andy Jones is a Wilmington, NC based - lawyer and business enthusiast. He is the Managing Partner for Michael Best in North Carolina, a law firm that offers a full range of legal services. Andy tells his story of balancing leadership, life and practicing law through, and his journey to becoming a Managing Partner at a very young age. Linkedin: http…

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Jason Wheeler - Who is Jason Wheeler and what is a Wealth Manager? 1:07:34

3M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Jason Wheeler is the CEO, Partner and Wealth Consultant of Wilmington, NC based Pathfinder Wealth Consulting. Pathfinder Wealth Consulting was formed in 2005 by Robert Penn and Jason Wheeler, after leaving a large Wall Street firm so they could focus on their clients’ needs and not corporate shareholders. We learn about what a financial planner is …

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Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi - what is economics? and how can I use this info to make good business decisions? 1:07:30

4M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi is an Associate Professor of Economics at University of North Carolina Wilmington. His recently published research can be found in some of the leading economic journals such as the Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, and the Journal of Regional Science. In addition to his acad…

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Tyler Newman - What is BASE and who is Tyler Newman? 45:26

5M ago45:26

45:26

Tyler Newman is the President & CEO of BASE (Business Alliance for a Sound Economy) a non-profit advocacy organization that acts as a responsible “voice” and advocate for business and industry in southeastern North Carolina. Tyler shares his personal story, and how that aligns with the tremendous opportunities that Wilmington, NC has to offer. Inst…

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Dallas Romanowski - How to Maximize Value In Your Business 48:03

6M ago48:03

48:03

Dallas Romanowski is the owner of Cornerstone Business Advisors, and a successful entrepreneur who has built, grown and sold his own companies, as well as supported many other entrepreneurs in doing the same. He shares his story of transformation from Corporate America to Entrepreneur. Website: https://www.launchgrowexit.com/…

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E10: Dane Scalise - New Hanover County Commissioner, Lawyer and Entrepreneur 46:10

6M ago46:10

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Dane Scalise is the newest elected County Commissioner for New Hanover County. He shares his story and highlights the incredible opportunities that Wilmington, NC offers from a personal, family life and professional perspective. Instagram: @danescalise Website: Electdane.comBy Signal Fire Media

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Natalie English - The NC Career Coast 46:19

7M ago46:19

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Natalie English is the President and CEO of your Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. Her experience in and passion for small business advocacy and economic development are second to none. Listen to Natalie’s story and the plans for the continued growth in Wilmington, NC. Instagram: @wilmington_chamber, @ Nataliehenglish Websites: https://www.wi…

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Rob Rens, from Active Duty Military to Business Owner and Entrepreneur 48:16

8M ago48:16

48:16

Rob is a veteran turned entrepreneur and shares his story of building and selling an insurance agency, to business development and starting a media/marketing agency. Rob’s passion for business and personal development shines through in everything he does! Instagram: @Rob_Rens, @signalfire.media https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-rens-aab104195/…

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John Gillespie, my journey to becoming CTO of MegaCorp 49:57

9M ago49:57

49:57

John Gillespie, the CTO of MegaCorp Logistics, shares his story on how he got to this level in his career. Starting with a passion for IT and technology, John also prioritized lifestyle throughout his journey. https://www.megacorplogistics.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-carter-gillespie/By Signal Fire Media

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Building a lifestyle business with Chad Holderness, Hunter Heverly and Worth Farrington 48:43

10M ago48:43

48:43

Chad, Hunter and Worth are local entrepreneurs who have put a priority on lifestyle, building income streams and businesses to support the pursuit of keeping the dream alive. Instagram: @wbfishingcharters - Worth Farrington; @equationtraining - Chad Holderness https://www.heverlymarine.com/By Signal Fire Media

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How I bought the Wilmington Business Journal, with Rob Kaiser 47:47

10M ago47:47

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Rob Kaiser purchased the Wilmington Business Journal in 2007. He shares his entrepreneurial journey with insights on the local Wilmington Business Community evolution to where it is today! https://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/By Signal Fire Media

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How I Became a Serial Entrepreneur with Wells Struble 50:44

11M ago50:44

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Wells Struble exited his first business venture in his mid-20s and has gone on to build several other businesses in different industries. He is a UNCW alumni and very active in the local small business community in Wilmington, NC. https://www.tamatea.com https://biggers-market.myshopify.com/pages/biggers_home…

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Entrepreneurship and Commercial Real Estate Development in Historic Wilmington, NC. 47:26

12M ago47:26

47:26

Sandy Thorpe is a partner and owner of Parastream Development Co and has taken an entrepreneurial approach to developing commercial real estate in historic Wilmington, NC. Additionally, his team is serving as a catalyst for small biz development in the area. Check out the story of how it came to fruition.…

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How I Built A Business As A Blind Man 46:03

12M ago46:03

46:03

The story of The National Center for Outdoor and Adventure Education. Zac Adair was hit by a car in his early 20s, and woke up the next day blind. This is the story of how Zac built a successful outdoor and adventure education business as a legally blind man. Zac Adair and his family live in Wilmington, NC and run adventure education trips all over…

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Nomad Capital 50:33

1y ago50:33

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The story of a Father-Son duo building passive and recurring income streams to support the ultimate lifestyle. Erik and Levi Hemingway are General Contractors by trade; they have become Capital raisers, Investment Fund managers, and Business Builders through hands-on experience. They are generally awesome and family-focused dudes, with the goal of …

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Top 5 Reason Why You Need A Social Media Manager 4:39

1+ y ago4:39

4:39

If you're an aspiring Social Media Manager but aren't sure where to start, this post will help you to identify the essential skills you should hone for a successful career in social media management. Social Media Managers create and maintain brand promotions, company information, and marketing campaigns for their company across several social media…

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How Do I Register My Business for Voice Search 6:36

1+ y ago6:36

6:36

What is voice search? With the increase in the use of voice assistants to do searches on mobile phones, the use of voice assistants has also emerged as a preferred way to search for businesses. Wise companies have begun to recognize the need to optimize their websites to make use of this effective tool. What is the need for voice search? Because us…

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Why UI Design Matters for Website Success in 2023 5:07

1+ y ago5:07

5:07

Having an amazing website UI design will assist your business bottom line in sales and generating more leads. The most important part of a websites layout is structure, use of information, and navigation. Over time, tweaking the website will keep the website up to date with the latest design trends and how your end users will appreciate how simple …

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Create Website Content for SEO Ranking 6:13

1+ y ago6:13

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You have built your very own website and need a few tips on how to get started with SEO. Also, to have a positive ranking position in the search engines. The reason we are all in business is to give services and goods to others that a business provides. What will it takes to gain that business when they are searching only for the products. End user…

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The 6 Major Traffic Sources for Your Website 10:40

1+ y ago10:40

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Every business is needing to pull in traffic to their company website. Understanding where this traffic comes from is a major step in a strategic campaign and where to apply funding and efforts. The 6 traffic sources: Organic Traffic Paid Traffic Email Traffic Social Media Traffic Referral Traffic Direct Traffic As we can go one by on what each tra…

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5 Ways Intelligent Business Leaders Utilize Artificial Intelligence 5:45

1+ y ago5:45

5:45

A.I. or artificial intelligence is being used world wide and in places where we do not know that we are using A.I. During this clip I go over a short amount of information regarding the industries that are dominantly using artificial intelligence. Healthcare Screening and Advice Financial Processes Inventory Management Retail Purchasing Assistance …

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Signs Its Time For A Website Redesign 6:12

1+ y ago6:12

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Updated our current company website is the only way to stay ahead of the competition or to stay in the race. In this podcast I breakdown a few obvious signs that you must do a redesign. Obviously Unappealing Changes in Marketing Time Consuming Load Times Not Mobile Responsive Social Media Integration If you website is showing these signs above, its…

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Outdated Websites Cause More Harm Than Good 7:19

1+ y ago7:19

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Does having an outdated website cause more harm than good? We have talked to hundreds of business owners on why they don't invest in their online presence as they do with their place of business and company vehicles. Most business owners that are from the older generation of business simply rely on the word of mouth and referral business model. Whi…

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Increase SEO Instantly with 3 Simple Tips 7:32

1+ y ago7:32

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This episode gives a few tips on how to increase your SEO instantly. Follow these 3 simple tips: Title and Description Content and Keywords Website Load Speed With any website page or post. The title and description is the your first impression on the search results. The title tells the readers what they are about to view. The description is the sm…

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The Importance of SEO During Economic Recession 7:02

1+ y ago7:02

7:02

We all know that SEO is extremely important for any business. When the economy is booming and business is good, a good marketing plan can increase your lead generation. What if I tell you that stopping any SEO marketing campaign can have detrimental impact on your companies return after the recession or during. The cost of this campaign is very eco…

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Successful SEO Campaign Starts with Website Design 6:34

1+ y ago6:34

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We all know that SEO campaigns are created to drive traffic to a website. What happens when the visitor comes to that website and realizes the website is not put together and is extremely ugly. Now you are faced with higher bounce rates and lower search ranking as Google see your website as not interesting. A website must have all of the elements t…

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Jim Roberts - The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) 1:11:28

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Wayne Hippo - Made in America! Software Solutions for American Businesses 54:07

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Tony Silvagni - Professional Surfing and Entrepreneurship 55:27

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Nicolas Montoya - The Economic and Social Impact of the Hospitality Industry in WIlmington, NC. 58:45

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Grant Grinnell - Medicinal Mushrooms & Entrepreneurship 51:45

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Andy Jones - Leadership and Lawyering 56:30

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Jason Wheeler - Who is Jason Wheeler and what is a Wealth Manager? 1:07:34

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Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi - what is economics? and how can I use this info to make good business decisions? 1:07:30

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Tyler Newman - What is BASE and who is Tyler Newman? 45:26

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Dallas Romanowski - How to Maximize Value In Your Business 48:03

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E10: Dane Scalise - New Hanover County Commissioner, Lawyer and Entrepreneur 46:10

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Natalie English - The NC Career Coast 46:19

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Rob Rens, from Active Duty Military to Business Owner and Entrepreneur 48:16

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John Gillespie, my journey to becoming CTO of MegaCorp 49:57

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Building a lifestyle business with Chad Holderness, Hunter Heverly and Worth Farrington 48:43

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How I bought the Wilmington Business Journal, with Rob Kaiser 47:47

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How I Became a Serial Entrepreneur with Wells Struble 50:44

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Entrepreneurship and Commercial Real Estate Development in Historic Wilmington, NC. 47:26

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How I Built A Business As A Blind Man 46:03

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Nomad Capital 50:33

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Top 5 Reason Why You Need A Social Media Manager 4:39

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How Do I Register My Business for Voice Search 6:36

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Why UI Design Matters for Website Success in 2023 5:07

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Create Website Content for SEO Ranking 6:13

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The 6 Major Traffic Sources for Your Website 10:40

1
5 Ways Intelligent Business Leaders Utilize Artificial Intelligence 5:45

1
Signs Its Time For A Website Redesign 6:12

1
Outdated Websites Cause More Harm Than Good 7:19

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Increase SEO Instantly with 3 Simple Tips 7:32

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The Importance of SEO During Economic Recession 7:02

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Successful SEO Campaign Starts with Website Design 6:34

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