At a pivotal moment in their careers, cousins Jon Richards and Jacob Durham decided to create something new. Inspired by popular Kickstarter trends, they developed an innovative men's wallet and launched a crowdfunding campaign, expecting support from just a few dozen backers. To their surprise, over 6,000 people backed their project, paving the way for future designs. Join Darrin as he chats with Jon and Jacob about their company, Nomatic, which specializes in innovative photography, travel, and everyday products that stand out for their functionality, design, and durability.

Learn more at nomatic.com

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Meet Elizabeth Solaru, the author of the best-selling book "The Luxpreneur: How to Start and Build a Luxury Brand" and the host of the "Luxury Business Podcast". She assists startup founders and established entrepreneurs in entering the luxury market. Don't miss this episode—it's a captivating discussion about what defines a luxury service or product and the reasons behind it.

Learn more at: https://elizabethsolaru.com/

In this episode, Henry shares his unique journey from arcade games to movie production, offering insights into his experiences along the way. While attending college, Henry made a bold move by using his tuition funds to purchase video arcade machines, which he strategically placed in laundromats to generate a steady income. After successfully selling that venture, he transitioned into the film industry, starting as a production assistant on travel documentaries. With a blend of intuition and a bit of good fortune, Henry seized various opportunities as they arose and navigated his way through the industry.

In this episode, you will also learn about his exciting new project—adapting a book into a mini-series. This project is particularly meaningful to him, as he acquired the rights from his father.

For more information, visit: https://mariethestory.com/

We are getting personal on this episode. Darrin talks to his mom about her entrepreneurial journey, her lessons learned, and watching her child (Darrin) blossom into a thriving business owner.

Beverly Bethmann's first business venture was selling sunglasses to gas stations/convenience stores. She bought a box of 100 pairs for $5 and sold them for $5 a pair(!) That colossal success led her to sell women's accessories and open a jewelry store in Alexandria Bay, NY. Not satisfied with playing it safe, she leap-frogged with a partner to sell a clothing line at Costco.

PS...Happy Birthday Mom!

The gift-giving season is here, and we’re here to help you get inspired! Tune in to this episode for a burst of ideas. Featured businesses include:
- Mandy Naglich: How to Taste howtotastebook.com
- Aidan Mehigan: Natterjack Whiskey Natterjack natterjack.com
- Michael Sebacher: Hammered Heart Forge Blacksmith Instruction and ArtMetal Design hammeredheartforge.com
- Glenn Gardone: RED Delight Chocolate red-chocolate.com
- Ben Whatley: Brewers Fire brewersfire.com
- Debra Fine: The Fine Art of Small Talk debrafine.com
- Donna Burke: Royal Flush japantoiletsound.com
- Tommy Ward: tommywardmusic.com
- Erica Levin: Globowl: globowl.com

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Being a small business owner means juggling countless things, and it's tough to know everything about running a business. But teaming up with the right attorney can bring you peace of mind and help you reach your business goals. This week, we're chatting with Attorney Daniel Lopez about the importance of starting off on the right foot and how he can lend a hand. Daniel is the founder of Empire Business Law, where he and his team are dedicated to building a legacy for entrepreneurs, nurturing dreams with ethical excellence and strategic brilliance.

Learn more about Empire Business Law here: www.empirebusinesslawfirm.com

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Do you have an idea of what you want to do when you grow up? Are you currently in a job that you thought would be your dream career but turned out to be just a way to pay the bills? In this episode, we're chatting with Meagan Skerchok about her company, Perspectiv. It's an online platform to explore different careers that can help you, a friend, or a family member figure out if they're on the right track or if there's something else out there for them. Check it out at www.getperspectiv.com

Thanks to our sponsor, Perspectiv. Their mission is to help more people reach their potential and lead happy and impactful lives by helping them find a career that aligns with their purpose.
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Here's the lowdown: This episode has a major "ah-hah" moment you won't want to miss. If you've ever thought about investing in a franchise but had no clue how to raise the funding, Marc Cayle from Frandestiny spills the beans. He also shares some other tricks that have worked for him and can help anyone who owns a business or works a regular 9-5 job. Frandestiny is about helping you conquer the fear and misconceptions around franchising so you can smash it in the franchise game! Find out more about Frandestiny and Marc here: https://frandestiny.com/beer/

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