Best Tom O Brien Podcasts (2024)

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743. Tales from the Pit: Cusping Hard (Feat. Marina and Tom Reimann) 59:48

27d ago59:48

59:48

Michael brings on Marina and Tom Reimann, expecting parents and personal friends. Marina and Tom are expecting any day now so this conversation consists of Michael asking them about their journey so far, as he begins his own. This episode continues the ongoing conversation about Michael and jenn’s leap into parenthood. The Go-Fund Me for Marina and…

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Ep. 1 (feat. Tom Scharpling) 43:23

2M ago43:23

43:23

John Gentle, a former college poetry professor, takes over his mentor's Sunday morning college radio jazz program. Because he's not technically allowed on the City College of Passaic campus, he has an encounter with a security guard. Featuring Tom Scharpling, Emma Callahan & Darren Mabee. Music by Simon Hanes. Artwork by Jo Minor. SUPPORT THE BEST …

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Ep. 2 (feat. Jessy Morner-Ritt) 41:02

2M ago41:02

41:02

John Gentle learns about QR codes and fan fiction, then welcomes a student to the show who is fundraising to help her community. Featuring Brett Davis, Jessy Morner-Ritt & Emma Callahan. Music by Simon Hanes. Artwork by Jo Minor. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON FOR AD-FREE VIDEO EPISODES OF THE JOHN GENTLE SHOW AND MORE! https://www.patreon.com/Th…

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Ep. 3 (feat. Hayley McFarland) 37:21

2M ago37:21

37:21

John Gentle presents a celebration of women, with his favorite woman in the whole wide world. Plus, the concert calendar and game day tips Featuring Brett Davis, Hayley McFarland & Emma Callahan. Music by Simon Hanes. Artwork by Jo Minor. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON FOR AD-FREE VIDEO EPISODES OF THE JOHN GENTLE SHOW AND MORE! https://www.patre…

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Ep. 4 (feat. Rachel Kaly) 43:08

2M ago43:08

43:08

There's a snowstorm in Passaic, and the only three people on campus must learn to co-exist. Plus, a pre-storm trip to the grocery store. Featuring Rachel Kaly, Emma Callahan & Rob Michael Hugel. Music by Simon Hanes & Beverly Glenn-Copeland. Artwork by Jo Minor. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON FOR AD-FREE VIDEO EPISODES OF THE JOHN GENTLE SHOW AND…

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Ep. 5 (feat. David Brown) 45:17

2M ago45:17

45:17

John ponders potential life in the virtual world with a former student, who is now a college professor at the City College of Passaic. Featuring David Brown & Emma Callahan. Music by Simon Hanes. Artwork by Jo Minor. Additional writing by Rupi Kaur. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON FOR AD-FREE VIDEO EPISODES OF THE JOHN GENTLE SHOW AND MORE! https:…

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Ep 6 (feat. Colin O’Brien) 45:33

2M ago45:33

45:33

John Gentle has a complete meltdown meeting the "cool" professor. Featuring Colin O'Brien & Emma Callahan. Music by Simon Hanes. Artwork by Jo Minor. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON FOR AD-FREE VIDEO EPISODES OF THE JOHN GENTLE SHOW AND MORE! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 7 (feat. Bridey Elliott) 37:05

2M ago37:05

37:05

John Gentle's "best friend" stops by the studio. Featuring Bridey Elliott & Emma Callahan. Music by Simon Hanes. Artwork by Jo Minor. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON FOR AD-FREE VIDEO EPISODES OF THE JOHN GENTLE SHOW AND MORE! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 8 (feat. Cole Escola) 33:13

2M ago33:13

33:13

John reconnects with an old flame and accusations begin flying. Featuring Cole Escola as Joyce Conner and Emma Callahan as Eva. Music by Simon Hanes. Artwork by Jo Minor. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON FOR AD-FREE VIDEO EPISODES OF THE JOHN GENTLE SHOW AND MORE! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Ep 9 (feat. Jon Daly & Rob Michael Hugel) 55:50

2M ago55:50

55:50

In the season finale, it's graduation season and John Gentle tries to clear his name. Featuring Jon Daly, Rob Michael Hugel & Emma Callahan. Music by Simon Hanes. Artwork by Jo Minor. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON FOR AD-FREE VIDEO EPISODES OF THE JOHN GENTLE SHOW AND MORE! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Bonus: Sarah Squirm & Luke Taylor 8:46

2M ago8:46

8:46

During The Best Show with Tom Scharping’s 24-hour marathon, John Gentle sat down with Tom Scharpling, Sarah Squirm & Luke Taylor for a talk about urine, dust and Chris Christie. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON FOR AD-FREE VIDEO EPISODES OF THE JOHN GENTLE SHOW AND MORE! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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720. Tales from the Pit: Bringing a Child into the World (Feat. Abe Epperson) 1:14:41

3M ago1:14:41

1:14:41

Michael asks Abe Epperson, fellow Small Bean, to discuss his thoughts about starting a family. They discuss regret, happiness, and the anxiety of bringing a human into the world. Abe’s pretty satisfied with not having kids, but it’s always been on Michael’s list of life goals. Let’s see how these friends navigate the conversation from two different…

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677. Tales from the Pit: A Conversation About Death (Feat. Adam Ganser) 1:18:17

7M ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Michael asks Adam Ganser, fellow Small Bean, to discuss his relationship with death. They discuss their faith and assumptions, and the development of death in their lives. There’s also some stories from the community that spark some further introspection.Buy Michael’s book: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans/shopSupport Small Beans: https://www.pat…

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Ep. #52 Jeffrey Gurock - Marty Glickman -The Life of an American Sports Legend 41:32

7M ago41:32

41:32

Jeffrey Gurock is the author of a great new comprehensive biography of the premier voice of New York sports from the 1940s through the 1990s. The book is Marty Glickman, The Life of an American Jewish Sports Legend. I loved the book and our podcast discussion. It's a sweet, sweet, bittersweet biography. Romania, the Bronx and Brooklyn, the example …

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662. Tales from the Pit: BUY MY BOOK, or the Art of Self-Promotion (Feat. Jason Pargin) 1:13:31

9M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

In a never-ending quest to both sell books and ruin his own passions and pastimes, Michael Swaim has invited fellow author Jason Pargin (John Dies at the End, Zoey Ashe series) to break down all the hardest aspects of maintaining a career as a novelist, and learns lessons that apply to all of us, especially the ones with jobs or who want things.Buy…

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Ep. #51 Elizabeth Lesser: Broken Open/ Marrow/ Our Town / Tom Lake/ Omega Institute 40:58

9M ago40:58

40:58

Elizabeth Lesser discussed on my Podcast the founding of Omega Institute - internationally recognized for its wellness, spirituality, creativity, and social change workshops and conferences - as well her beautiful and inspiring books about finding protection and blessings in the broken moments of our lives; enjoying the passage of time; realizing w…

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Ep. #50 Amy Shearn and Hannah Oberman-Breindel - To the Lighthouse 50:32

10M ago50:32

50:32

I enjoyed talking with Amy Shearn and Hannah Oberman-Breindel this summer when they were in the Artist-in-Residence writing program at Woodstock’s Byrdcliffe Arts Colony, and even more so on our recent podcast discussion of Virginia Woolf’s To The Lighthouse, which is considered to be one of the great literary masterpieces of the twentieth century.…

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Ep. # 49 Carol Graham: Passion! In Park Slope, a “cozy” murder mystery 21:03

10M ago21:03

21:03

Our Woodstock friend Carol Graham recently told me that her new book was just about to be published. She said something like, “Howard, this is not like one of the big, great fiction books you read, this is a ‘cozy’“. I had no idea at the time what a “cozy” was. but I do now. British crime novelist and detective fiction writer, P. D. James has been …

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Ep. #48 David Gordon commemorates Cormac McCarthy and The Road 30:50

11M ago30:50

30:50

On an Upper Byrdcliffe Road walk in Woodstock this past summer, I noted to my friends, Perry Beekman and David Gordon, the recent death of Robert Gottlieb, the most acclaimed book editor of the last 50+ years. I’ve previously mentioned on the podcast, Gottlieb’s really great memoir, Avid Reader.David noted that writer Cormac McCarthy had also then …

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Ep. #47 An Ecotopia Conversation with Artist Kelly M O’Brien 42:45

11M ago42:45

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Ep. #46 Steph Kent: Hamnet - A Novel of the Plague + The Call Me Ishmael Project 31:54

1y ago31:54

31:54

Steph Kent, co-founder, with her husband Logan Smalley, of the Call Me Ishmael project joined me to discuss Hamnet, by Maggie O’Farrell, the book I have recommended more than any other over the last few years. Hamnet is a work of fiction, but it’s based in part on certain core facts on which O’Farrell builds this beautiful, devastatingly sad story,…

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Ep. #45 Tony Wolf: “Tales From The Wolf” 1:11:34

1y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

My friend Tony Wolf and I discussed “Tales From The Wolf”, Tony’s memoir about his years living in Greenpoint, and including a compilation of his New York Times “food cartoon” features, his superhero stories, a moving 9/11 tribute, and Trump era political cartoons. “Tales From The Wolf” can be purchased here. Tony is a cartoonist, an actor (includi…

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Why Shortening the Cash Conversion Cycle is Crucial With Matt Putra 16:03

1y ago16:03

16:03

Matt Putra is an experienced financial executive with a long career spent with small businesses and conducting long-term forecasting for ecommerce brands. He is a Fractional CFO for EightX, a company specializing in predicting the pattern, future, and profit for businesses in any industry. Matt has worked with many businesses, including Tru Earth, …

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How to Financially Structure Your Ecommerce Business With Matt Putra 19:35

1y ago19:35

19:35

Matt Putra is an experienced financial executive with a long career spent with small businesses and conducting long-term forecasting for ecommerce brands. He is a Fractional CFO for EightX, a company specializing in predicting the pattern, future, and profit for businesses in any industry. Matt has worked with many businesses, including Tru Earth, …

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Selling an Ecommerce Business: Valuation, Deal Structure, and Legal Pitfalls To Avoid 47:41

1+ y ago47:41

47:41

Paul Rafelson is a Partner at Rafelson Law Firm, which focuses exclusively on ecommerce business concerns. With over 15 years of experience, he has in-depth knowledge of tax, litigation, and M&A legal matters and is regularly cited by the press when it comes to Amazon and ecommerce. The House Antitrust Committee used him as a primary resource in it…

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How To Drive Traffic and Acquire Customers for Your eCommerce Store With Brent O’Brien 29:31

1y ago29:31

29:31

Brent O’Brien is the Senior Ecommerce Manager at Pactimo, a cycling clothing and custom team apparel store. As a dynamic and motivated ecommerce manager, he brings 10-plus years of experience to the table. He has developed marketing and sales strategies at companies such as Yeti and Truewerk. Before his ecommerce career, Brent worked in the footbal…

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593. Tales from the Pit: The Sunset Cost (Feat. Soren Bowie) 1:35:54

1+ y ago1:35:54

1:35:54

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bearOn a very special episode, writer/father/friend Soren Bowie sits in as host and invites Mike to explain why he was just out for a bit, and how his life was changed for the better by his experiences in a partial…

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How to Grow and Thrive as a SaaS Startup With Tom Kulzer, CEO of AWeber 40:59

1+ y ago40:59

40:59

Tom Kulzer is the CEO and Founder of AWeber, a company he started in 1998 to guide small businesses in fostering more engaging customer relationships and designing effective email marketing. Tom grew the company from zero to 300,000 clients through his unique take on market strategy and team building. Due to his dedication to building a thriving an…

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How To Optimize Merchandising for Your Ecommerce Store With Antony Kattukaran of Tagalys 23:07

1+ y ago23:07

23:07

Antony “Tony” Kattukaran is an entrepreneur, ecommerce veteran, and skilled technology partner. He is the Founder and CEO of Tagalys, a company that reimagines visual product merchandising for other businesses. He has founded three companies and has served trusted companies such as Deloitte and Johnson Controls AG. In addition to his leadership res…

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The Good, the Bad, and the Honest Truth About Adobe Commerce With Tyler Sperry 24:28

1+ y ago24:28

24:28

Tyler Sperry is an experienced e-commerce specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the retail and publishing industries. As the Director of E-commerce and Affiliates at America’s Test Kitchen, he oversees the presentation of products across e-commerce, physical retail, and third-party distribution. Tyler is skilled in procurement, merch…

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5 Common Email Marketing Mistakes With Reinis Krumins of AgencyJR 18:02

1+ y ago18:02

18:02

Reinis Krumins is the Co-founder of AgencyJR, helping e-commerce businesses scale quickly through their unique product launch formula. They specialize in email marketing for seven and eight-figure brands. AgencyJR is the second marketing service he founded; his first was Sprelf Media in 2018. Reinis is also the Product Director for Frozen Ventures,…

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Email Marketing Optimization for Ecommerce Stores With Reinis Krumins of AgencyJR 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

27:09

Reinis Krumins is the Co-founder of AgencyJR, helping e-commerce businesses scale quickly through their unique product launch formula. They specialize in email marketing for seven and eight-figure brands. AgencyJR is the second marketing service he founded; his first was Sprelf Media in 2018. Reinis is also the Product Director for Frozen Ventures,…

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Wealth-Building & Tax Saving Strategies for Ecommerce Store Owners and Entrepreneurs in USA & Canada 43:30

1+ y ago43:30

43:30

As President of Insogna CPA, Chase Insogna is passionate about helping small businesses and their owners with accounting, tax strategy, and wealth building. Since its inception in 2011, Chase has grown the business to include a team of highly-trained professionals that use tech-savvy solutions to create efficiencies and provide expertly designed an…

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Ep. #44: Erica Obey - The Brooklyn North Murder 32:19

1+ y ago32:19

32:19

Our discussion about Erica Obey’s mystery novel, the Brooklyn North Murder, turned into a discussion of The Typology of Detective Fiction, by Bulgarian-French historian, philosopher, and literary theorist Tzvetan Todorov, a discussion about AI bots, their invasion into the publishing industry, plagiarism charges, and what it means for a book to be …

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The Seven Stages of Growth for Entrepreneurs With Preston Brown 1:05:12

1+ y ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Preston Brown is a speaker, entrepreneur, consultant, and real estate guru. He is the Owner of Zia Homes, a luxury home builder located in El Paso, Texas. He works closely with other entrepreneurs and business leaders to scale effectively and discover their purpose. As a speaker, Preston orates extensively on culture, entrepreneurial growth, busine…

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How To Use Email Marketing To Boost Customer Lifetime Value for Your Ecommerce Brand 41:34

1+ y ago41:34

41:34

Tom Kulzer is the CEO and Founder of AWeber, a company he started in 1998 to guide small businesses in fostering more engaging customer relationships and designing effective email marketing. Tom grew the company from zero to 300,000 clients through his unique take on market strategy and team building. Due to his dedication to building a thriving an…

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575. Tales from the Pit: Best Week Ever (Feat. Vanessa Guerrero) 1:02:51

1+ y ago1:02:51

1:02:51

In this episode of Tales, Michael invites friend Vanessa Guerrero to discuss their worst days they’ve ever had and how they dealt with it. The interview begins at 8:12.Features:Vanessa Guerrero: https://twitter.com/nessguerreroMichael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPCheck our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the…

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[Mini Series] Merchant Testimonial: How To Grow Using Less With the Adobe Magento Commerce Platform 28:11

1+ y ago28:11

28:11

Erik Dotzauer is the Ecommerce Manager at DocShop Pro, a one-stop-shop medical supply marketplace that also provides a customizable inventory management system for clinical offices. He has served in a host of leadership and marketing positions, including Senior Magento Project Manager and Team Lead at Human Element and Director of Athletics Marketi…

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Ep. #43: Tom Vartanian: The Unhackable Internet: How Rebuilding Cyberspace Can Build Real Security and Prevent Financial Collapse 49:24

1+ y ago49:24

49:24

Tom pulls no punches in his new book as he vividly and colorfully, and also convincingly, describes our cyber security vulnerabilities. As he explains, we are living on the razor’s edge between prosperity and devastation; the possibility of a digital Pearl Harbor, of a geopolitical D-day, of a technological and geopolitical tsunami, and of systemic…

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Referral Marketing & Word-of-Mouth Tactics To Grow Your Ecommerce Store With Jay Gibb of Cloudsponge 19:30

1+ y ago19:30

19:30

Jay Gibb is an entrepreneur, developer, consultant, and the CEO and Founder of CloudSponge. Since 2010, the company has helped ecommerce businesses increase their sharing volume and referral email open rates. He spent over 22 years at Arizona Bay as a principal engineer and partner and recently joined Verto as VP of Product Strategy. Throughout his…

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How To Grow Quickly as an Ecommerce Startup With Omar Soliman of Couryah! 18:07

1+ y ago18:07

18:07

Omar Soliman is the Co-founder and COO of Couryah, a Canadian-based online on-demand delivery platform launched in 2019 designed to be a one-stop-shop for your needs — from grocery stores to drug stores to restaurants and more. Originally from Cairo, Omar moved with his family to Canada in 2007 and dove head-first into ecommerce and marketing. He h…

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How a Magento Master Balances Employee Happiness and Success With Brent Peterson of Talk Commerce 31:38

1+ y ago31:38

31:38

Brent Peterson is an entrepreneur, commerce evangelist, and a Magento Master. His podcast, Talk Commerce, is designed to help entrepreneurs know how to start, grow, and scale their businesses through the lens of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and marketers. Before he sold it, Brent was the President and Co-founder of Wagento, a full-service Magen…

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Are You Properly Monitoring Your Cybersecurity? With René-Sylvain Bédard of Indominus 14:12

1+ y ago14:12

14:12

René-Sylvain Bédard is the Founding CEO of Indominus, the President and Chairman of the Board for its consulting arm, and the Chairman of the Board for the AI arm of the business. Indominus is an innovative IT firm that provides comprehensive strategic support, develops cybersecurity programs, and leads major technological transformation projects, …

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565. Tales from the Pit: Sit Down and Shut Up (Feat. Daniel O’Brien) 1:00:22

1+ y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

In this episode of Tales, Michael invites friend and longtime collaborator Daniel O’Brien to discuss the healing properties of meditation and its role in both of their lives.Features:Daniel O’Brien: https://twitter.com/DOB_INCMichael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPCheck our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-…

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How To Take Your Company’s Cybersecurity To the Next Level With René-Sylvain Bédard of Indominus 27:50

1+ y ago27:50

27:50

René-Sylvain Bédard is the Founding CEO of Indominus, the President and Chairman of the Board for its consulting arm, and the Chairman of the Board for the AI arm of the business. Indominus is an innovative IT firm that provides comprehensive strategic support, develops cybersecurity programs, and leads major technological transformation projects, …

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Ep. #42: Katharine L. McKenna - The Paleontologist's Daughter 42:57

1+ y ago42:57

42:57

Carol and I recently attended a lovely dinner party hosted by Abigail Sturges and other supporters of the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild. On its website, the Guild describes itself as “a vibrant center for arts and crafts in the beautiful and unique rural community of Woodstock, New York, while preserving the historic and natural environment of one of …

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Crucial Advice & Strategies for Selling an Eight-Figure Business With Nathan Hirsch of EcomBalance 17:11

1+ y ago17:11

17:11

With over 13 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Nathan Hirsch is a knowledgeable ecommerce leader and a successful founder. He is the Co-founder and CEO of EcomBalance, which offers simple bookkeeping services for growing ecommerce brands. He co-founded and eventually sold FreeeUp, which provided online business owners a more reliable and fast…

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How To Scale an Ecommerce Startup To Eight Figures With Nathan Hirsch of EcomBalance 22:41

1+ y ago22:41

22:41

With over 13 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Nathan Hirsch is a knowledgeable ecommerce leader and a successful founder. He is the Co-founder and CEO of EcomBalance, which offers simple bookkeeping services for growing ecommerce brands. He co-founded and eventually sold FreeeUp, which provided online business owners a more reliable and fast…

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Untapped Potential: What’s the Future of SMS Mobile Ecommerce Checkout? With Osa Gaius of Parrot 16:51

1+ y ago16:51

16:51

Osayame (Osa) Gaius is a software engineer with extensive experience and is the Founder and CEO of Parrot, an end-to-end payment solution that uses SMS to drive a better checkout experience. Before Parrot, he served as the Vice President of BlackRock and was a senior software engineer for both MailChimp and Luma. Having grown up in Nigeria, Osa wen…

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What Should You Know About Raising Capital and Starting a Tech Business? With Osa Gaius of Parrot 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

45:43

Osayame (Osa) Gaius is a software engineer with extensive experience and is the Founder and CEO of Parrot, an end-to-end payment solution that uses SMS to drive a better checkout experience. Before Parrot, he served as the Vice President of BlackRock and was a senior software engineer for both MailChimp and Luma. Having grown up in Nigeria, Osa wen…

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