The only funny business show. Co-hosts Nick and Omid are here to make your favorite founders laugh and share their greatest secrets. They'll also (shamelessly) ask for help along the way because, much like you, they're learning, too. Welcome to My First Exit or MFE!
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Hosted by Betsy Sikma, this ongoing series of 15- to 20-minute podcasts is designed to break down complex topics that have a huge impact on life at Milliken.
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BPN‘s mission is to bring you the voices, the access, the insight to make your decisions smarter, your choices more informed, and your lives more fun and successful as building professionals.
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The Toilet Paper Millionaire with Jake Berk | MFE! #13
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Omid and Nick dive in with Jake Berk into why “boring businesses” like disposable cleaning products can be hidden goldmines, offering insights on profitability, efficiency, and marketing execution. They also explore the essential tools Jake uses, his approach to scaling globally, and grounded advice for entrepreneurs seeking long-term success.Jake …
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Watch 2 non coders build an app in 10 mins with AI Nick and Omid | MFE! #12
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What is AI, really?In this episode, Nick and Omid break down the real-world power—and pitfalls—of Artificial Intelligence. Discover how to harness AI to work smarter, not harder. Don’t miss it!Time Stamps: 00:00 Kicking Off with Chaos and Chemistry01:40 How Using AI Feels Like Helping Your Mom with HDMI03:35 A Non-Technical Founder Codes a Full App…
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How we're going from $100k to $1M this year with Nick and Omid | MFE! #11
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In this episode, co-hosts Nick and Omid dive deep into their journey from the "Thousandnaire Club" to aspiring millionaires. They share stories of past wins, painful flops, and the business lessons they've learned the hard way. Watch as they break down what actually works when starting a business, the biggest mistakes to avoid, “gray-area strategie…
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Boring Businesses are making people rich and no ones paying attention with Donald Spunn | MFE! #10
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Donald Spann https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald2/ is a technology and service business entrepreneur and investor. He is the Founder of Call Canna, a contact center serving the Cannabis industry.-- Time Stamps: 00:00 Why Boring Businesses Are Making People Rich04:25 How Simple Services Generate Millions08:55 Real Examples of Low-Competition, High-Pr…
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The Man Behind Gary Vee's Many Businesses with Tyler Schmitt | MFE! #9
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Tyler Schmitt https://www.instagram.com/tyler/ has been an integral part of Gary Vee’s team, spending years closely working alongside him. After serving as Gary’s executive assistant for years, Tyler has transitioned into a significant role within the office of the CEO at VaynerMedia, contributing to the company’s strategic initiatives and operatio…
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Meet the least busy millionaire (who only work 2 hours a week) with Jason Vander Griendt | MFE! #8
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Jason Vander Griendt https://www.instagram.com/jasonvandergriendt/ is an entrepreneur and specialist in mechanical engineering. He built his product design firm J-CAD Inc. into a $1,000,000+ one-man online business.-- Time Stamps: 00:00 Success Is Enjoyment00:11 Meet Jason Vander Griendt00:41 The Least Busy Millionaire01:27 Why Not Scale to $50M?02…
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How to grow your first million-dollar business with Joe Stolte | MFE! #7
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Joe Stotle https://www.instagram.com/joestoltelive/ is a serial entrepreneur, business strategist, coach and creator of the Limitless Mind Business Coaching Program. He is the CEO of Daily.ai.-- Time Stamps: 00:00 Understanding the Entrepreneurial Mindset 00:06 The Power of Selling Businesses, Not Just Products 00:30 Introducing the Guest: Joel Stt…
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Meet The Multi-Millionaire Who Is Never Busy & Has Never “Burnt Out” with Sam Corcos | MFE! #6
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Sam Corcos https://x.com/samcorcos?lang=en is the Co-Founder and CEO at Levels. He is a successful entrepreneur, CGM enthusiast, minimalist. -- Time Stamps: 00:00 Opening Banter & Introducing the Co-Host 00:34 Guest Introduction: Meet Sam Corcos, Founder of Levels 01:10 Why Blood Glucose Monitoring Matters 02:01 The Secret to Sam’s Tactical Approac…
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Meet the self-made Billionaire that wants you to be rich with Naveen Jain | MFE! #5
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Naveen Jain (https://www.instagram.com/naveenjainceo/) is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the author of The Youth Formula: Outsmart Your Genes and Unlock the Secret to Longevity.-- Time Stamps: 00:00 Meet Billionaire Naveen Jain 01:27 Leveraging Unfair Advantages 03:01 Success Through Helping Others 04:52 Optimizing Sleep and Productivity…
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MFE! is the only funny business show. Co-hosts Nick and Omid are here to make your favorite founders laugh and share their greatest secrets. They'll also (shamelessly) ask for help along the way because, much like you, they're learning, too. -- Check out Nick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcsingh/) and Omid (https://www.instagram.com/kazravan/) -…
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How anyone can make their first Million with James Altucher | MFE #2
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James Altucher (https://x.com/jaltucher) is an entrepreneur, investor, and author known for his unconventional insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and finance. -- Time Stamps: 00:00 Dating Advice Revisited 00:31 Introducing the Co-Host 01:09 Tony Robbins and Interviewing Techniques 02:12 Event Attendance and Personal Preferences 02:…
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How to Market Things in 2025 with Neil Patel | MFE! #3
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Neil Patel (https://x.com/neilpatel?lang=en), the founder of Neil Patel Digital, Ubersuggest, and Crazy Egg. He helps businesses scale their online presence. -- Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:32 Neil's Exits and Financial Perspective 01:03 Life-Changing Money and Entrepreneurial Insights 03:17 Marketing Stunts and Personal Anecdotes…
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POV - We just recorded our first podcast | MFE #4
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Time Stamps: 00:00 Embarrassing Stories and Awkward Moments 02:16 Reflecting on Conversations with James and Neil 03:12 The Importance of Execution and Practical Advice 05:43 Building and Validating an E-commerce Business 12:11 The Reality of Product vs. Service-Based Businesses 16:00 Olympics: Costs, Profits, and Athlete Accommodations 19:59 Final…
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Are you looking for ways to grow your career, your experience, and your list of talents? A new program at Milliken aims to meet your experience growth goals. It’s called DeX, and it stands for Development Experiences. On this episode, Betsy is joined by Talent Development leaders Ottilia Dill and Alexa Hudson.…
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The recent Global IT outage affected 8.5 million computers worldwide. Did it affect Milliken? Betsy Sikma talks one-on-one with IT’s Ken Brown, Director of Cybersecurity and Governance, in a special Milliken For Everyone recorded via Teams.By Milliken & Company
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The IT team works hard to protect our customers and associates from the threat and effects of cyberattacks. They are successful thanks to their own dedication and the work they do with teams in Security, Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, Brand and Communications, and more. On this episode of Milliken For Everyone, host Betsy Sikma talks...…
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Milliken has long been known as a place where jobs turn into careers. Our associates are proud to call themselves Team Milliken, and it’s common to meet people who have been with the company 10, 20, 30 years and even more. But no matter where you are in your time with Milliken, you might benefit...By Milliken & Company
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Do you give to charity? Donate to your favorite college? Have you ever wished you could give more? Well, Milliken wants to help. The company is expanding our Associate Gift Match Program, which is designed to help you turbocharge your charitable giving. To explain how it works, podcast producer Alan Jenkins slides into the host...…
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Every day, we take customers on a journey. It may begin with a casual inquiry or a sales call. It goes on to a satisfied customer and, if we’re really good, a sales relationship that lasts for decades. How do we track that journey at Milliken? How do we monitor customer sentiment and transform sales...…
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It has been said that if a company wants to have strong relationships with its customers, it needs to first have strong relationships with its employees. At Milliken, we pride ourselves in building strong teams and offering a place where associates can turn jobs into careers. Are we doing a good job? How do our...…
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We all know that Milliken’s executive team reports to a Board of Directors. But what does that mean? What do they do? And how do they affect our lives as associates? Betsy is joined by Kasel Knight, senior vice president and general counsel to Milliken, and corporate counsel Natalie Dunham. How to Listen on Your...…
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It’s Volunteer Olympiad time across Milliken, and our company is less than 8,000 hours away from reaching our five-year target of logging 100,000 associate volunteer hours. But just how important is it to volunteer? Why is it important that Milliken encourages its associates to volunteer? Betsy talks with Craig Haydamack, Chief Human Resource Offic…
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MFE 105: Artificial Intelligence for Everyone
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The future is here! Artificial Intelligence is writing emails, creating pictures, minimizing production errors, and more. As a company devoted to innovation, Milliken has established its own Artificial Intelligence Use Policy, and our AI Council continues to explore ways that the new technology can be incorporated and used to our company’s benefit.…
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MFE Podcast: Developing with Tall Mass Timber
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Our podcast series has explored code changes and safety studies that enable developers to lower labor costs and create sustainable buildings. In this podcast, we speak with Ben Kaiser, one of the pioneers of tall mass timber building development in the United States.By Builder Podcast Network
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MFE Podcast: Seismic and Fire Safety of Mass Timber Buildings
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The multifamily industry is beginning to embrace the benefits of mass timber, such as labor cost benefits and lower overall weight of the building. As new buildings are proposed and designed, developers need to know about various factors that contribute to the fire and seismic safety of these tall mass timber buildings. In this podcasts from our "D…
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MFE Podcast: The Impact of Tall Mass Timber Code Changes
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There's been a lot of buzz about building tall mass timber structures since the International Code Council (ICC) passed 14 tall mass timber code change proposals in December 2018. In this podcast, our editor, David Myron, speaks with Kenneth Bland, vice president of codes and regulations for the American Wood Council, about these changes and how th…
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