Best TFE Podcasts (2024)

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31. Kyle Crabb - Filmmaker 2:08:31

3M ago2:08:31

2:08:31

A Bakersfield, CA native, Kyle Crabb is a filmmaking within the motocross industry. Most recently, Kyle released his long form passion project on YouTube entitled, YOUNG BLOOD, which highlights the amateur motocross scene. It's a modern twist with old school sensibilities. Essentially, think a modern day version of Mini Warriors. In today's episode…

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30. Corey Martin - L.A. County Firefighter 3:18:02

3M ago3:18:02

3:18:02

Originally from the Thousand Oaks, CA area, Corey Martin is a Los Angeles County firefighter who is married with two children. Corey grew up riding and racing motocross with aspirations of racing professionally. However, injuries hindered that goal and, eventually, he found his way to becoming the transport driver for the TLD/Red Bull racing team d…

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29. Allie Anderson - Stand-Up Comedian 2:19:50

4M ago2:19:50

2:19:50

Allie Anderson is a stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles, CA. A Las Vegas, NV native, Anderson grew up with a very unique family dynamic that spilled into a very unique academic career where Harry Potter Club was the biggest club on campus. Yes, seriously. Today, we dive into Allie’s upbringing with a father who had wild conspiracy theories and i…

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28. Oliver Keenan-Lyu - Musical Composer 2:13:10

4M ago2:13:10

2:13:10

Oliver Keenan-Lyu is a musical composer and audio engineer currently based in Scotland with his wife and son. Oliver has been working as a professional musical composer since 2013, working for brands such as Red Bull, American Honda, Dunkin' Donuts, Jennifer Lopez, Volvo, and more creating music for all kinds of unique projects. However, many may k…

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27. Ryan Marcus - Filmmaker 3:18:53

4M ago3:18:53

3:18:53

Ryan Marcus is an award-winning director, filmmaker, and editor based out of the Orange County, CA. Originally with ambitions of becoming a professional skateboarder, Ryan eventually found his way behind the camera and a job at the iconic 411 Video Magazine. After his tenure at 411, Ryan moved onto DVS where he was responsible for one of the most p…

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26. Ryan Holliday - Team Green Kawasaki Team Manager 2:47:56

4M ago2:47:56

2:47:56

Ryan Holliday is the team manager Team Green Kawasaki. Team Green Kawasaki is the most prestigious amateur support program within the sport of amateur motocross racing. Throughout the decades, Team Green has been responsible for the success of athletes such as Ryan Villopoto, Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael, James "Bubba" Stewart, Jeff Emig, David…

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25. Yakov Olivarria - Film Director 2:13:21

4M ago2:13:21

2:13:21

Yakov Olivarria is a film director currently residing in Riverside, CA. The writer and director of the award-winning short film, Benny Bill, Yakov opens up about the journey to write the script, and then hiring and casting the film. We also dive into his thoughts on film school as he is currently in his sophomore year of higher education with an em…

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Cleaning Biz Update: Making a difficult choice 7:52

7M ago7:52

7:52

In this show, I talk about some challenges we've run into, and a pretty major decision I'm making: to quit our residential business completely. Listen in as I talk through some of the reasons we're making this change, and what the plan is going forward. Originally aired Nov 20, 2023.By Mike Ghazaleh

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Profit and Loss...but mostly loss 12:48

8M ago12:48

12:48

In this show, I discuss a pivotal moment in the company as we shift into an investment phase, and focus on customer acquisition, and building our credibility online. It's a fairly risky strategy in terms of spending because, well, I might lose all of my money that I'm investing. Time will tell if it works. Originally aired 10/11/2023.…

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24. Jake Isaac - Factory TLD/Red Bull/GasGas Race Mechanic 2:13:01

7M ago2:13:01

2:13:01

From Whittier, CA, 21-year-old Jake Isaac is a professional Supercross and motocross race mechanic for the factory TLD/Red Bull/GasGas Racing team, spinning wrenches for Pierce Brown. Prior to landing his current job with TLD/Red Bull/GasGas, Isaac was working with Derek Drake on the small, satellite team, Bar-X Suzuki. In today's episode with Jake…

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Bad Reviews..and More Bad Reviews. 14:42

8M ago14:42

14:42

One of the cornerstones of my cleaning company's business - has been higher quality than our competitors. But what happens when we don't live up to that standard? In this show, I discuss a day that seemingly would never end - when we had multiple bad reviews, and I almost shut the business down. It was a rough day. Originally aired Oct 2, 2023.…

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23. Kenny Day - Fox Racing Pro Athlete Manager 2:02:36

7M ago2:02:36

2:02:36

Originally from Budds Creek, MD, Kenny Day now resides in Southern California, working at Fox Racing as the Pro Athlete Manager. Kenny works alongside athletes such as Christian Craig, Adam Cianciarulo, Ken Roczen, Max Vohland, and the entire Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team. However, prior to his position at Fox Racing, K-Day was working at Aplinestars a…

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Million-Dollar Milestone: How I Plan to Make $1M in Year 2 of My Cleaning Business 10:18

8M ago10:18

10:18

Hitting $1M in revenue per year is a big milestone for a business. It marks the transition from a business that has no idea, into one that has begun to flesh out processes, procedures, and figured out how to acquire customers. In my opinion, if you can do $1M in a year - you're doing at least one part of your business right. For this reason, my pla…

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The Courage to Charge: Confronting Pricing Anxiety in Your Business 8:26

8M ago8:26

8:26

Ever been afraid to reveal your prices to customers, dreading they might reject you for being too steep? I recall a real-life encounter where I quoted a higher than usual price, and to my surprise, the customer agreed! Through this experience, I learned that it's crucial to stand your ground on your pricing, even if it means facing rejections. Some…

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22. Tom Journet - Content Creator 2:07:28

8M ago2:07:28

2:07:28

A New Jersey native, Tom Journet is a content creator within the professional Supercross and motocross world. Tom got his start with vurbmoto before helping to start Evergood Co. From there, Tom went onto handle all of the filming needs for Team Fried (Jason Anderson's creative outlet). Today, Journet is working for Racer X Illustrated as well as H…

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Google Ads Tips From The Trenches To Supercharge Your Business 14:30

9M ago14:30

14:30

Figuring out Google Ads can be a difficult thing. Figuring out where to spend money, what to tweak, and when to give up - can also be challenging. In today's show, I share some tips I've picked up after spending more money than I'd like to admit on Google Ads, in the hopes it helps you with your cleaning business, or service business! Originally ai…

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21. Katie Hayes - Public School Educator 2:11:46

8M ago2:11:46

2:11:46

Born and raised in Seal Beach, CA, Katie Hayes is a public school teacher working in the Southern California school system with an emphasis in special education. She has been teaching for 10-years. Originally, she started teaching in private schools; however, she eventually transitioned into teaching in the public school system. In today’s episode …

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20. Ricki Bedenbaugh - Cinematographer 2:58:31

9M ago2:58:31

2:58:31

Ricki Bedenbaugh is a professional cinematographer based in Southern California. Originally born in Tennessee before moving down to Florida, Ricki grew up in the skateboarding world with dreams of becoming a professional skater. While Ricki didn’t end up as a professional skater, he did end up as a professional cinematographer in the skate world. R…

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How much does it cost to start a cleaning business? 10:04

9M ago10:04

10:04

In this episode, we'll discuss the true cost of starting a cleaning business. We'll also discuss the essentials - the things you must have when starting, and I'll even get a chance to share how much I spent starting Mission Cleaning Services. Episode originally aired 9/4/2023.By Mike Ghazaleh

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19. Sean Borkenhagen - Athlete/Kawasaki Motor Co. 1:47:52

9M ago1:47:52

1:47:52

A Huntington Beach, CA native, Sean "Borky" Borkenhagen, is a former professional Supercross and motocross athlete now working full-time with Kawasaki Motor Corporation in Tech Services. Borky is a longtime friend (we grew up riding and racing together), and this conversation was a lot of fun being able to walk down memory lane and hear his journey…

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The Vilification of Hard Work 7:54

9M ago7:54

7:54

If there's one thing that most high performers cannot disagree about - it's the fact that most people are allergic to hard work. In today's culture, it seems this rhetoric has increased significantly. In today's show, we'll discuss hard work, grinding, and why none if it is as bad as people make it sound. Originally Aired August 28, 2023.…

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18. Stu Alfano - Art Director/Stills Photographer 4:04:48

9M ago4:04:48

4:04:48

Fun fact. After recording this episode with Stu Alfano, he was shortly thereafter promoted to Art Director at 100%. Maybe we need a part two with Stu to talk about the promotion and what the role of an art director entails? Not a bad idea. Anyways, I digress... Originally a North Carolina native, he eventually made his way out to Southern Californi…

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What the U.S. Army Special Forces Taught Me About Finding Your Why 9:38

9M ago9:38

9:38

In 2007, I was in Northern Iraq, assigned to the 25th Infantry Division. While there, I decided to try out for the elite U.S. Army Special Forces. While I never fully got a chance to test myself in their selection process, I learned a lot preparing for it, and got some amazing wisdom dropped on me by some senior Special Forces soldiers. In today's …

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Create your Unfair Advantage and Reduce Risk 10:22

10M ago10:22

10:22

In this show, we talk about good risk vs. bad risk, and more specifically, how to mitigate risk by creating an unfair advantage. This is one of the best business tips I picked up over the years, and I hope you find it useful. Originally aired August 21, 2023.By Mike Ghazaleh

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17. Allie Keddie - Former Educator/Stills Photographer 2:38:44

9M ago2:38:44

2:38:44

A Boston, MA native, Allison Keddie is a former private school and public school educator. Working in the education system for six years, Allison’s emphasis was within the special ed area of education. However, after six years in the education system, she walked away from her career to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional stills photographe…

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Mission Cleaning Pre-Launch Update #2 6:18

10M ago6:18

6:18

In today's show, you'll hear the latest update as we prepare to officially open for business! Originally aired on Aug 17, 2023.By Mike Ghazaleh

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Here's what a Billionaire told me about starting a business. 9:00

10M ago9:00

9:00

In this episode, I share some advice given to me by a bonafide billionaire about starting a business. The advice was so good, that I re-read it every few months as a reminder. I absolutely had to share it with you. Originally aired Aug 14, 2023.By Mike Ghazaleh

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16. Kelli Crigler - Police Lieutenant 3:39:53

10M ago3:39:53

3:39:53

Kelli Crigler is a Police Lieutenant working within the Southern California area. Kelli has been a police officer for 18-years; two of those years as an unsworn police officer aide. For almost the last four years of her career, she’s been the Police Lieutenant of her current department. This episode is a big one. We dive into everything from Kelli’…

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Mission Cleaning Pre-Launch Update #1 12:38

10M ago12:38

12:38

As we begin our long journey to $1M/year in sales, we kick it off with our first update. We get our first recurring job, I freak out and delete our entire CRM, and generally am high-strung in this episode as I navigate the stressors of a new service-business owner. Originally aired August 10, 2023.By Mike Ghazaleh

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Stop lying to yourself and start making money 10:48

10M ago10:48

10:48

Most entrepreneurs I know have lied to themselves at some point. This episode is all about breaking down those lies, and motivating you to take that idea and move forward. I'll discuss the three most common lies: Lack of time, Lack of money, Lack of ideas. Show originally aired on August 7, 2023.By Mike Ghazaleh

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15. Kris Keefer - Athlete/Test Rider 2:15:03

10M ago2:15:03

2:15:03

A high desert rat from Hesperia, CA, Kris Keefer is a former professional Supercross and motocross racer who is now working as a full-time test rider in various capacities. At his company, Keefer Inc, he tests motorcycles and products within the dirt bike world and does editorial and video reviews for the consumer. He is also a podcast host of the …

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The Hidden Realities of Surety Bonds 6:04

10M ago6:04

6:04

Ever wondered why businesses opt for surety bonds? Are they as beneficial as they seem, or is there a hidden catch that you're not aware of? Join me, your host Mike, as I navigate this complex topic, offering insights from my own experience running a house cleaning service. I’ll be explaining from the ground up what surety bonds are and why they mi…

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There's MASSIVE opportunity being wasted in the service industry 7:16

10M ago7:16

7:16

Early in my entrepreneurial journey, I looked down on the service industry - more specifically, I viewed those types of businesses as poor investments of my time or money. The reality is, though, that there's a TON of opportunity in this space. In this show, we'll dive into where that opportunity is, and how to spot it - so hopefully you can be the…

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14. Mike Williamson - Gaffer 1:55:54

10M ago1:55:54

1:55:54

Originally from Tucson, AZ, Mike Williamson is a gaffer/chief lighting technician (CLT) working in Hollywood, CA on commercials and music videos. After graduating from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Williamson made the move to Los Angeles, CA to pursue his dreams of working in the film industry. Since making the move, Williamson has worked wit…

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You're losing customers if you don't do this one thing 10:13

10M ago10:13

10:13

In e-commerce, everyone knows email marketing is key. But in service businesses? Pressure washing? Cleaning companies? We'll discuss why it should be a key part of your strategy if it's not already. This episode originally aired July 28th, 2023.By Mike Ghazaleh

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From High Tech to High Clean: A Story of Entrepreneurial Resilience 17:26

10M ago17:26

17:26

Picture this: You’re flourishing in the tech industry, riding high on a wave of success. Then, out of the blue, you decide to pivot - due to unforeseen circumstances - and start a house cleaning business. Sounds crazy, right? It’s a turn of events that raised a lot of eyebrows, but for me, it was a decision grounded in entrepreneurial spirit and cr…

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Why falling in love with your business is bad 8:04

10M ago8:04

8:04

Ever wondered why your passion-driven entrepreneurial endeavours met an untimely demise? Brace yourself as we unveil the harsh truth about why falling in love with your business idea can spell disaster. From the depths of my personal experiences, I divulge the hard-hitting reality of seeing businesses crumble due to unforeseen circumstances and the…

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13. David Pingree - Athlete/Podcast Host 1:56:38

10M ago1:56:38

1:56:38

David Pingree is a former professional athlete, racing Supercross and motocross from 1993 to 2003. Pingree rode for Splitfire/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki, Primal Impulse Suzuki, factory Red Bull/KTM, and MotoWorld Suzuki before transitioning into the editorial life for Racer X Magazine. A multi-time Supercross race winner, Pingree was a title threat throu…

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12. Ryan Cooley - Account Director/Producer 2:41:31

10M ago2:41:31

2:41:31

Originally from Glendora, CA, Ryan Cooley is an account director, producer, and business owner of The Medium Creative Group, a creative agency specializing in still photography, video production, graphic design, Web design and more. Based in Costa Mesa, CA, Cooley and co-owner of the MCG, Luis Rodriguez works with clients such as Red Bull, Nike, Am…

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11. Jeff Emig - Athlete/Television Broadcaster 2:55:15

10M ago2:55:15

2:55:15

Jeff Emig is a retired professional Supercross and motocross athlete who now works in television broadcasting, handling the color analyst for the World Supercross Championship. Prior to his television career, Emig rode for factory Yamaha and factory Kawasaki throughout the 1990s. He won the 1992 125 outdoor motocross championship, the 1996 250 outd…

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10. Casey Davis - Filmmaker 3:12:48

11M ago3:12:48

3:12:48

Casey Davis is an action sports filmmaker with an emphasis in the Supercross and motocross world, based out of Southern California. Casey works with the creative outfit, Octopi Media, alongside Garth Milan and Ryne Swanberg, handling video needs for clients such as Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha, Scott Goggles, Kawasaki Motor Co, and more. Casey…

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09. Kit Karzen - Stills Photographer 2:40:11

11M ago2:40:11

2:40:11

Kit Karzen is an Emmy award-winning stills photographer and photo journalist based out of Los Angeles, CA working with clients such as the NFL, Amazon Studios, CBS, CNN, Netflix, Nike, Team L39ION Los Angeles, Zwift, Hammerhead, Oakley, Playboy, Stance, and many more. Originally, Karzen started racing cycling at a young age and eventually started r…

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08. Jordan Powell - Cinematographer 2:34:13

12M ago2:34:13

2:34:13

Jordan Powell is a Southern California based filmmaker and cinematographer working within the action sports world. Originally cutting his teeth as the in-house video editor at TransWorld Motocross Magazine, Powell has since gone onto to work with clients such as Red Bull Media House, American Honda Motor Co., Capelli, Thor MX, and also spent severa…

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07. Troy Murrah - Musician/Artist 3:54:48

11M ago3:54:48

3:54:48

Originally from south Texas, Troy Murrah is a musician and artist now residing in Southern California with his wife and three children. Troy dives into his story of working as a set designer in the early 2000s for Comedy Central's, The Man Show, with Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla, how he picked up a guitar and eventually started his two piece punk …

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06. Shannon Stutenroth - 1st AC/Cinematographer 1:46:00

12M ago1:46:00

1:46:00

Shannon Stutenroth is a 1st AC (Assistant Camera) and cinematographer currently residing in Los Angeles, CA working on narrative, commercial, documentary, and branded content. Originally from Pennsylvania, Shannon had quite the road map in terms of education. She spent time in Philadelphia, California, and New York before graduating from the Pratt …

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05. Chris Ray - Skateboarder/Filmmaker 2:06:27

12M ago2:06:27

2:06:27

Chris Ray is a skateboarder and filmmaker residing in Southern California with his wife and kids. Partners with Martin Fobes at Motion Clubhouse (their production company), Chris is responsible for some of the most influential skate videos over the last 15+ years. In today's episode, Chris shares his journey from working crummy jobs while pursuing …

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04. Martin Fobes - Skateboarder/Filmmaker 2:02:30

12M ago2:02:30

2:02:30

Originally from a small-town in Michigan, Martin Fobes is a professional filmmaker and also a skateboarded now residing in Huntington Beach, CA with his wife and pup. Martin is partners with Chris Ray at their production company called Motion Clubhouse where Martin and Chris work with clients such as DC Shoes, Fender, Ford, Nissan, GoPro, and more …

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03. Brad Resnick - Filmmaker 1:46:46

12M ago1:46:46

1:46:46

Brad Resnick is a Southern California native currently working as a filmmaker within the action sports community for The Brand Amp, an Orange County, CA based production company. Before landing his position with the production company, Brad cut his teeth within in the world of Supercross and motocross racing, working full time as the in-house filmm…

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02. Justin Kosman - Commercial Stills Photographer/Filmmaker 2:33:01

1y ago2:33:01

2:33:01

Justin Kosman is a commercial stills photographer and filmmaker based out of San Diego, CA. Originally from Illinois, Kosman made the move to Southern California (specifically Huntington Beach, CA) in the early 2000s to live with former 2002 X Games gold medalist, Robbie Miranda, and commence his action sports career with X Games doing their resear…

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01. TJ Signaigo - Gaffer/Set Lighting Technician 1:49:15

1y ago1:49:15

1:49:15

T.J. Signaigo is a gaffer and Local 728 Set Lighting Technician based in Los Angeles, CA working on major TV and movie productions such as Yellowstone, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Insecure, Daisy Jones & the Six, The Baxters, and more. Originally a San Diego, CA native, T.J., discusses his early years growing up in San Diego, CA and what it was l…

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