The Carleton College convocation program is a weekly lecture series that bring fresh insights and perspectives from experts in a variety of fields. The program has a rich history, dating back several decades. The selected convocation speakers assist the liberals arts mission of centering thoughtful conversation within education and beyond.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 25,000+ LISTENERS! We are so thankful to be one of the TOP E-Commerce Podcasts delivering high-quality authentic content to you! Serial Entrepreneur’s David Schomer and Ken Wilson share tips, advice, and insider knowledge about all things Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS, and E-Commerce. Discover how you can create multiple income streams by selling physical products online so that you can have the time and freedom to do what you love - whether that is spending more time with family ...
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Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel introduces Carleton students Henry Burkhardt, Alyssa Alvarez, and Namitha Narayan who talk about Carleton’s radio station KRLX.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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KYMN’s Logan Wells talks with a group of Northfield High School students part of the SCOPE Program, who talk about the Cemetery Stories event they are hosting on June 9th at 6 pm, this year at Oaklawn Cemetery. Learn more about the event here:By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Al final del curso y la llegada del verano, el distrito escolar de Northfield se prepara para actividades de verano y almuerzos gratis. Felicidades a las escuelas y sus estudiantes por terminar el curso 2024-2025.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Liz Campbell will recap the weeks events in this weeks Raider Scoreboard as many of the Raider athletes advance to the State competition. We interview Ben Geiger, Raider Hockey defense man, who was one of 22 selected to this years, USA under 17 Hockey team. Janet Smith, Head Coach of the Girls Track and Field […]…
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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Authors of Marianne the Maker – Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan, 5-30-25
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes authors Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan Lichty to celebrate the publication of their new picture book Marianne the Maker. This marvelous story introduces you to a girl with a crackerjack imagination that will inspire readers of all ages to take some time to enjoy your imagination and mak…
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MN District 58A Representative Kristi Pursell provides her weekly legislative update.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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With Memorial Day a few days behind us, it is officially summer. So what better way to kick the summer off than with a show about The Beach Boys.One of the hosts is admittedly not as fond of the band as the other, but Rich still finds a lot about the Beach Boys to love, […]By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Glenn Switzer talks about Good Times @ The Gardens which features live music events each Wednesday, 6 pm, June through August. Musicians Dan Lowinger and Dan Neale play a preview of some of the music to be featured at the first event on June 4.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Dave Nichols, Executive Director of the Rice County Historical Society, provides information about its upcoming Speakeasy fundraiser to be held on Saturday, June 7, 7-10pm, at the Grand Event Center in Northfield. There will be swing and jazz music provided by Maryann & The Moneymakers, cash raffles, games, and a silent auction. Come dressed in […]…
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Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen talks about the May 27 City Council meeting. Topics include sidewalk maintenance and beginning work on the 2026 General Fund Budget.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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The Northfield City Council approved the city’s 20-year plan last week. KYMN’s Logan Wells takes the opportunity to chat with two of the lead authors on the Comprehensive Plan: Northfield Community Development Director Jake Riley and Planning Commission Chair Bill Kuhlmann. Read the plan here:By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Jon Olson, retired Naval Intelligence Officer, professor and author, talks about the Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. involvement.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Northfield Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann talks about upcoming graduation, process for hiring new High School Principal, and more.By KYMN Radio - 1080 AM, Northfield, MN
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Profit First: Stop Leaving Money on the Table with Rocky Lalvani
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47:28Ever wonder why your business shows profits on paper but your bank account tells a different story? Rocky Lalvani, the Profit Answer Man, joins us to shatter conventional accounting wisdom with a simple yet revolutionary approach: take your profit first. Most entrepreneurs follow the traditional formula of sales minus expenses equals profit, making…
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Carleton Convo with Marie Myung-Ok Lee | May 16, 2025
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1:02:07Author Marie Myung-Ok Lee delivered Carleton’s convocation address on Friday, May 16, from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. Her address is titled, “Acceptance vs. Belonging and the Life You Want to Live.” Lee’s novel Somebody’s Daughter (2005) was an O. Henry Award nominee and is celebrated as an important contribution to Korean American lite…
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Legacy: Your Entrepreneurial Endgame with Angelina Carleton
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1:03:55What will you leave behind when your entrepreneurial journey ends? It's a question few business owners ask themselves early enough—but one that can transform how you build, grow, and eventually transition your company. In this profound conversation with legacy planner Angelina Carleton, we explore the crucial distinction between simply building wea…
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Carleton Convo with Scott Wopata | May 09, 2025
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37:21Scott Wopata, executive director of the local Community Action Center (CAC) and recipient of the City of Northfield’s 2024 Human Rights Award, delivered the Carleton convocation on Friday, May 9, from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. This convocation — titled, “Can we all agree to address food insecurity?” — coincides with Carleton’s annual E…
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Why You Should Never Outsource Your Vision with Roy Coughlan
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44:22What does true entrepreneurial freedom look like? Roy Coughlan embodies this answer through his remarkable journey from washing cars at age 9 to building an empire spanning 20 companies across five countries. Roy's entrepreneurial instinct emerged early. While other kids played, he delivered newspapers, washed cars, and by 14, had purchased his own…
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Breaking the Rules of Ecom Growth with Steven Pemberton
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38:26What happens when the safety of a corporate job no longer aligns with your deepest aspirations? Steven Pemberton faced this crossroads in 2020 when anxiety attacks signaled he needed a dramatic change. Despite being on track for a six-figure salary as one of the youngest managers at a Fortune 100 company, Steven took the leap into full-time entrepr…
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Carleton Convo with Anna McGinn ’18 | May 2, 2025
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1:00:50Attorney Anna McGinn ’18 delivered this week’s convocation address at Carleton titled, “In Defense of the Innocent” on Friday, May 2, from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. McGinn’s work as a staff attorney at the Great North Innocence Project (GNIP) includes screening, investigating, and litigating cases involving claims of actual innocence i…
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How to Turn Your Message Into a Movement with Steve Werner
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53:36What happens when you quit your bartending job, book the largest event space in Las Vegas, and only sell two tickets? For most, that would signal the end of an entrepreneurial journey—but for Steve Werner, it was just the beginning of a remarkable transformation from failure to seven-figure success. Steve pulls back the curtain on his journey from …
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Carleton Convo with David Wright Faladé ’86 | April 18, 2025
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1:03:07Award-winning author David Wright Faladé ’86 delivered the Carleton convocation address — titled, “My 4-color Bic and the Constitution” — on Friday, April 18 from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. Wright Faladé is the author of the novel Black Cloud Rising (2022) and most recently The New Internationals (2025), as well as the co-author of the …
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The Man Who Was Fired Becomes the Man to Follow with Steve Preda
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52:11What happens when getting fired becomes the best career move you'll ever make? Steve Preda, founder of SummitOS and host of the Management Blueprint podcast, shares the remarkable story of walking across the street from the bank that just terminated him, opening his own office, and systematically winning back every client his former employer had. S…
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Carleton Convo with Wyna Liu | April 11, 2025
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58:24Artist and puzzle maker Wyna Liu delivered the Carleton convocation on Friday, April 11 from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. Her address is titled, “A Bit About Connections.” Liu is best known for her work as the writer of The New York Times’s iconic word game Connections, and often writes crosswords for The New Yorker. An avid puzzler and c…
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Building a Tech Startup While Still in College: The Interval AI Story with Brandon Davis
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40:21Meet Brandon Davis, the college senior who's turning the collections industry on its head with his AI startup, Interval. While most of his classmates are polishing resumes and stressing over job applications, Brandon is running a growing tech company with multiple employees—all before graduation day. Brandon's entrepreneurial journey began early, w…
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Carleton Convo with Chance York | April 4, 2025
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57:39Chance York delivered the Carleton convocation address on Friday, April 4 from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. Among his many distinctions, York is a regional Academy Award-winning entertainer, co-founder of the program Peace in Practice, yoga instructor, rapper, student, and teacher. York has studied yoga for over 20 years, viewing it as an…
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The Power of Online Reputation with DJ Sprague
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50:10Trust is the currency of online success, and DJ Sprague has mastered the art of building it systematically through strategic reputation management. As the Chief Marketing Officer of Shopper Approved and a veteran with 25+ years in digital marketing, DJ reveals the hidden psychological triggers that turn browsers into buyers. The conversation opens …
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Building an Unshakable Online Presence with Jason Barnard
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50:13Ever wonder what happens when a potential client Googles your name after a meeting? The truth might shock you. In this eye-opening conversation with Jason Barnard, CEO of KaliCube and digital brand intelligence expert, we discover why your digital footprint matters more than ever in the age of AI. Jason reveals his unconventional path from street m…
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Turning Passion into Profit: The E-commerce Journey of Kurt Elster
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40:40In this episode of Firing the Man, we sit down with Kurt Elster, founder of EtherCycle and host of The Unofficial Shopify Podcast. Kurt shares his journey from flipping Beanie Babies and Furbies on eBay to becoming one of the most trusted Shopify experts. He discusses key strategies for building and scaling a successful Shopify store, including the…
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Beyond the Cubicle: E-Commerce Strategies with Bill Carlin
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41:30Bill Carlin takes us on a fascinating journey from his early days as an eBay seller to becoming a fulfillment logistics innovator and podcast host. What began as a part-time wholesale business in college evolved into a $10 million Amazon enterprise, eventually leading him to found Shipmate Fulfillment when he spotted critical gaps in the 3PL indust…
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Architect to Entrepreneur: Building a Legacy with Lance Cayko
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33:50What turns a teenage construction worker into a successful architectural entrepreneur? For Lance Cayco, co-founder of F9 Productions, the journey began at age 13 when his first boss taught him the economics of service businesses while roofing houses in North Dakota. That early lesson planted the seeds for a career spanning architecture, constructio…
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Carleton Convo with Mariela Shaker | February 28, 2025
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50:56Syrian-American violinist Mariela Shaker delivered Carleton’s convocation address on Friday, February 28 from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. Her address is titled, “Tragedy and Triumph: My Bow Bends for Peace.” An internationally recognized violinist and motivational speaker, Shaker was named a Champion of Change for World Refugees by U.S. …
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Sales Secrets with The Sales Whisperer: Insights from Wes Schaefer
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46:51Ever wondered what it takes to excel in sales? Join us as Wes Schaefer, the renowned Sales Whisperer, shares his insightful journey from the Air Force to becoming a leading sales strategist. In this episode, we explore the pivotal moments in Wes's life that transformed him from a novice salesperson to an industry expert, including the invaluable ro…
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Carleton Convo with Claire McFadden ’13 | February 21, 2025
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1:02:19Comedy writer and performer Claire McFadden ’13 delivered Carleton’s convocation address on Friday, February 21, from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. Her talk is titled, “Make it Yourself: How to Pursue a Creative Career After Carleton Even If You Majored in Something Completely Unrelated Like ENTS and the Path Forward Seems Shrouded in Myst…
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Thriving in Chaos: Neil Twa on Strategic Business Growth, Global Trade Dynamics, and AI Optimization
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40:12What if you could unlock the secrets to thriving amidst chaos in the ever-evolving business landscape? We welcome back Neil Twa, a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in e-commerce and business growth, who left IBM to launch multiple successful brands. Neil shares his visionary outlook for 2025, offering a refreshing perspective on ho…
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From Army Veteran to E-Commerce Leader: Josh Marsden's Road to Success
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35:23Join us for a captivating episode featuring Josh Marsden, a military veteran turned e-commerce powerhouse, as he recounts his extraordinary journey from a chaotic college life to establishing himself as a respected leader in the digital marketing sphere. Discover how his decision to join the Army National Guard was the turning point that instilled …
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Carleton Convo with Dr. Bryant Simon | February 14, 2025
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1:01:44Dr. Bryant Simon, an American historian and professor at Temple University, delivered the convocation address at Carleton on Friday, February 14 from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. His speech, “The history of public bathrooms: A story of American inequality,” is based on a book he is currently writing on the topic, which is set to be publis…
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Carleton Convo with Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. | February 7, 2025
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1:01:19Printmaker Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. delivered the Carleton convocation on Friday, February 7, from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. His address is titled, “A Tirade Against Boomers.” Visit the convo website for an introductory poem Kennedy provided before his address. As a self-described “humble negro printer,” Kennedy harnesses his printmaking …
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Carleton Convo with Bob Daily ’82 | January 31, 2025
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1:00:52Screenwriter and producer Bob Daily ’82 delivered convocation at Carleton College on Friday, January 31 from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. Through his address “On Creativity: Nine lessons I’ve learned, stolen and ignored,” Daily highlighted his path from Carleton to the entertainment industry. Daily began his television career as a writer …
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From Friendship to Franchise: The Journey of Innovating IV Therapy with Jordan Cobb & Jana Gavin
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48:50Curious about how two friends can transform a shared passion into a thriving business? We sit down with Jana Gavin and Jordan Cobb, co-founders of iVitamin, to explore their remarkable journey in the IV therapy wellness industry. With Jana's roots in pharmaceuticals and Jordan's background in medical device sales, they discovered an opportunity to …
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Carleton Convo with Noah Tarnow ’97 | January 24, 2025
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56:49Noah Tarnow ’97 delivered convocation at Carleton College on Friday, January 24 from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. Tarnow detailed his unique path from Carleton alum to senior quizmaster in an address titled, “The Trivial Benefits of a Carleton Education (or, How One Alum Made Himself a Game Show Host),” which, of course, included trivia q…
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The Journey of Creating a Tech-Driven Agency with Matthew Barnes
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39:15In this episode of the Firing the Man podcast, hosts welcome Matthew Barnes, founder of Proteus Digital Lab. Matthew shares his inspiring journey from a traditional career in engineering to launching a successful SaaS platform designed to help e-commerce entrepreneurs transition from side gigs to full-scale businesses. He delves into the critical r…
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Carleton Convo with Lawrence R. Jacobs | January 17, 2025
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1:02:06Political scientist Lawrence R. Jacobs delivered convocation at Carleton College on Friday, January 17 from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Skinner Chapel. Jacobs’ address, “American Democracy in Fractured Times,” stemmed from his expertise in American political science and was informed by the content of his latest book, Democracy Under Fire: Donald Trump a…
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Mastering Amazon PPC: Strategies for E-Commerce Success with Ritu Java
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38:54Ever wondered how to turn a side hustle into a thriving business? Join us as we chat with Ritu Java, the innovative co-founder of PPC Ninja, whose journey from an Etsy venture in 2010 to mastering the art of Amazon advertising is nothing short of inspiring. Discover how Ritu navigated the complexities of Amazon’s PPC landscape, confronting challeng…
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From Wall Street to E-Commerce Innovator: Chad Rubin's Journey and AI's Role in Future Pricing
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44:44Discover the captivating journey of Chad Rubin, a visionary who transformed his family's vacuum business into a thriving online enterprise and later pioneered innovative software solutions in the e-commerce realm. Chad's path wasn't without challenges; after a change in management led to his firing from Wall Street, he took a leap of faith into the…
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Darkness Retreat: 121 Hours in the Dark with Matthew Stafford
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58:57Matthew Stafford takes us on a compelling journey of self-discovery, revealing how mastering the "six inches between our ears" can redefine entrepreneurial success. After confronting deeply rooted emotional barriers from his childhood, Matthew shares how alternative healing modalities like hypnosis and somatic work have empowered him to navigate li…
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Empowering Entrepreneurs: Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, and Achieving Seven-Figure Growth with Bridget Hom
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40:36Renowned mindset coach, motivational speaker, and bestselling author Bridget Hom returns to share her incredible journey of personal and professional reinvention. After launching Bridge to Freedom Coaching during the challenges of 2020, Bridget has successfully grown her coaching business, helping entrepreneurs achieve remarkable success through mi…
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Fired from Fortune 500 to Entrepreneur: Fred Gleeck's Journey to Equity Success and Passion for Poker
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49:18Discover the transformative journey of Fred Gleeck, an entrepreneur who turned his setbacks into stepping stones after being fired by five Fortune 500 companies. Experience his unique blend of theater and business acumen as Fred shares how these diverse skills led him to a successful career as a professional speaker and information product creator.…
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Empowering Small Businesses: Corey Clark’s Strategic Marketing Revolution
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22:40Discover the secret to leveling the playing field for small businesses as we engage with Corey Clark, the visionary CEO and founder of Clark Co. Corey joins us to share his inspiring journey from the bustling world of global nonprofits and large corporations to establishing a marketing agency focused on empowering small businesses with customized m…
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Mastering E-Commerce: From Concrete to Shopify Success with Matthew Stafford
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46:42Join us for an enlightening conversation with Matthew Stafford, the Shopify optimization guru from Build Grow Scale, as he shares his inspiring journey from running a concrete business to making waves in the e-commerce world. Discover how Matthew transitioned to online entrepreneurship, using innovative marketing strategies like personalized ads to…
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