Entrepreneur Conundrum
Join Virginia Purnell as she speaks to growing entrepreneur startups in the different ways that they are trying to become a subject matter expert. The unique thing about this show is that we are not talking to people who have been and done it and are all over the internet as superstars. We are talking to the average growing entrepreneur who is trying to get visible in their market.
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Episode Notes:Guest Introduction: Mark Lumpkin, founder of STR Cribs and avid traveler with a focus on transforming Airbnbs into premier guest destinations.Journey into STRs: Mark shares how his travels and dislike for traditional hotels inspired him to enter the short-term rental industry.Unique Experiences: STR Cribs
Episode Notes:Guest: Jarod Spiewak, Founder of CometfuelKey Topics Covered:Jarod’s entrepreneurial journey from freelancing to launching Cometfuel.How Cometfuel helps SaaS and service-based businesses scale by tracking ad performance."Clicks to Cash": Turning clicks into revenue through precision ad strategies.Addressi
Scaling Exponentially: ATAK Interactive’s Playbook for Growth and Acquisitions with Austin LaRoche
Episode Notes:Guest: Austin LaRoche, CEO of ATAK InteractiveTopics Discussed:Austin’s entrepreneurial journey, from nonprofit work to building a full-service agency.The M2S (Marketing to Sales) Framework and its role in revenue growth.The importance of RevOps in aligning sales, marketing, and customer success teams.Cha
Episode Notes Guest: Darius LahoutifardBackground: Former robotics engineer and executive at Oracle and PTC; founded multiple startups, with two successful exits.Expertise: Best known for his role in developing the MEDDIC sales methodology and leadership training for top companies like AWS and Google.Key Topics:Always
Episode Notes:Guest: Karl Becker, Founder of Improving Sales Performance, author of Set Up To Win and Iceberg Selling.Topic: How to enhance sales performance through structured processes, systems, and leadership.Karl shares how his early entrepreneurial ventures shaped his understanding of sales.Discusses the transitio
Episode NotesGuest: Sondre Rasch, co-founder of SafetyWingKey Topics:Sondre's journey from politics to entrepreneurshipThe inspiration behind SafetyWing and its missionOvercoming challenges in building a remote-first companyFundraising experiences and insights from Y CombinatorCreating a global social safety net for di