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The Accidental Entrepreneur

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A podcast to help aspiring entrepreneurs increase their chances of success

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51:57

Mastering Web Development and SEO: Balancing Quality...

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/07/05

Summary: In this conversation, Mitch Beinhaker interviews Jeffro, a web developer and SEO expert. They discuss Jeffro's background in computer science and his journey into web development. Jeffro emphasizes the importance of understanding both the technical and creative aspects of website development. They also touch on the significance of SEO in driving traffic to websites and the need for high-quality content. Jeffro advises that while quantity can be beneficial, maintaining quality is crucial

59:30

The Importance of Exit Strategies and Partner...

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/06/28

Summary: Edwin Carrion shares his journey as an entrepreneur, from starting small businesses at a young age to buying and selling companies in different industries. He emphasizes the importance of being open to opportunities and learning from failures. Edwin highlights the significance of having a clear exit strategy and aligning with business partners who share the same values. He also discusses the role of his military experience in shaping his entrepreneurial path and how it led him to the

53:37

Victoria Pelletier's Journey of Resilience and...

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/06/21

Summary: In this conversation, Mitch Beinhaker interviews Victoria Pelletier, a corporate executive and motivational speaker, about her background and experiences in business. Victoria shares her journey from working in a hair salon at age 11 to becoming a successful corporate executive and entrepreneur. She discusses the importance of resilience, personal branding, and networking in achieving success. Victoria also highlights the challenges of growth, scale, and acquisition in business,

54:49

The Importance of Perseverance in Business with Adam...

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/06/14

Summary: Adam Battersby, the founder of ProBatter Sports, shares his journey of starting and growing a company in the pitching machine industry. The company invented a video pitching machine for baseball, softball, and cricket. Adam discusses the challenges they faced in developing the machine, including the high cost and the need for extensive research and development. He also talks about their sales process, targeting commercial batting cages and training centers, as well as Major League Baseball

01:05:20

Leveraging AI to Improve Sales and Customer Support...

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/06/07

Summary: In this episode, Mitch Beinhaker interviews Thomas Ryan, the founder of Bigly Sales, about his background and the development of AI and CRM systems. Thomas shares his experience in the staffing industry and how it led him to create a CRM system to automate outreach and improve efficiency. However, he faced challenges in finding product-market fit and dealing with fraud and security issues. Despite these obstacles, Thomas continues to innovate and provide solutions for small businesses. In

01:02:01

Katie Santoro - River City Virtual Assistants

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/05/31

Summary: Katie Santoro, founder of River City Virtual Assistants, shares her journey from burnout to starting her own business. She started as a paralegal and claims examiner in the insurance industry but eventually burned out and decided to open a yoga studio. After experiencing burnout again, she transitioned to freelancing as a virtual assistant and eventually founded River City Virtual Assistants. The company focuses on providing reliable and consistent virtual assistance to keep parents and

01:03:49

Dan Gordon - Badass Entrepreneurs!

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/05/24

[Due to technical difficulties, this episode is available in audio format only]In 2016, Coach Dan Gordon made a single mistake that bankrupted his marketing company. Suffering an emotional breakdown after losing his company and $80,000, Coach Dan decided to turn his despair into determination. He underwent a massive transformation, discovering a new, greater version of himself. Eight months later, he walked out on stage in Dallas, being paid $10,000 for his very first professional speaking

58:37

Craig Cooke - Rythym & Digital Marketing

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/05/17

Summary: In this episode, Mitch Beinhaker interviews Craig Cooke, an entrepreneur who started a digital marketing company in the 1990s. They discuss Craig's journey from starting a digital music company to growing it into a successful digital marketing agency. Craig shares his experiences and challenges in scaling the business, managing employees, and adapting to the changing landscape of technology and marketing. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, networking, and learning from mistakes in

50:22

Kelly Lynn Adams - KLA Productions

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/05/10

Summary: In this conversation, Mitch Beinhaker interviews Kelly Lynn Adams, a business coach and leadership expert. Kelly shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to becoming an entrepreneur and coach. She emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself and avoiding burnout. Kelly also discusses the challenges faced by female founders, such as building foundational processes and systems, overcoming imposter syndrome, and fear of success. She highlights the need for effective

52:15

Scott Ritzheimer - Predictable Success

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/05/03

Summary: Scott Ritzheimer, a scale architect, shares his journey as an accidental entrepreneur and the challenges he faced in scaling his business. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right coaches and consultants who can help navigate the complexities of growth. Scott also discusses the common struggle of founders reaching a plateau and feeling stuck. He recommends seeking help to identify the next set of strategies needed to move forward. The conversation explores the challenges faced by

54:46

Matthew Stafford - Build Grow Scale

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/04/26

SummaryIn this episode, Mitch Beinhaker interviews Matthew Stafford, an entrepreneur with a background in brick and mortar businesses and e-commerce. Stafford shares his journey from owning a landscaping and seawall construction business to selling t-shirts online. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer psychology and optimizing website conversion rates. Stafford also discusses his experience working with large companies and helping them improve their online sales. In this

53:13

Katie Brinkley - Social Media Marketing

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/04/19

SummaryIn this conversation, Mitch Beinhaker interviews Katie Brinkley about her journey in social media and entrepreneurship. They discuss the early days of social media, Katie's experience working in radio and television, and how she transitioned into starting her own social media agency. Katie shares her insights on the importance of strategy in social media marketing and the misconceptions that many business owners have. She also talks about the benefits of virtual work and the power of

57:54

Mark Savant - AI Automation

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/04/12

Mark Savant is the founder of podcast production agency Mark Savant Media. He specializes in helping thought-leaders launch and promote podcasts. He hosts the globally ranked top 1% podcast After Hours Entrepreneur, which highlights industry disruption, such as AI, automation, and independent media. He leads dozens of entrepreneurs in his mastermind community. Links to learn about and connect with Mark are below.WEBSITE: https://www.marksavantmedia.com/ PODCAST:

01:04:33

John & Mark Cronin - John's Crazy Socks

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/03/22

John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world’s largest sock store with multi-million dollar revenues. They have been named EY’s Entrepreneurs of the Year.John is not only a business owner, but he has Down syndrome. John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half of their colleagues have differing abilities. They are fierce

01:02:22

Julia Block Pearson - Stratos Creative

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/03/15

Julia Block Pearson, CEO of Stratos Creative Marketing, is a marketing strategist whose goal is to help business owners improve their relationships with social media.Oftentimes, business owners are frustrated because their social media efforts feel more like throwing darts at a dartboard than actual lead generation! At Stratos, our mission is to create content for clients that they’re proud of AND brings in leads. In addition to listening to the episode, you can watch a video of their discussion

51:07

Uzair Ahmed - Cottonwood Automation

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/03/08

Uzair Ahmed is the Founder and Chief Automation Officer at Cottonwood Automation, a boutique business process automation firm focused on helping HVAC and plumbing companies leverage technology to make businesses run on autopilot. He has used the same principles and systems to build and scale his previous venture, instaMek, which started out of a coffee shop to full self-running enterprise that spans over 23 cities. Uzair has a unique perspective on how to best leverage automation & AI to drive

59:51

Eric Hartmann - SeaLight Creative

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/03/01

Eric Hartmann is a versatile visual content creator with a diverse portfolio spanning corporate and pharmaceutical advertising, small business marketing, family portraits, and cinematic wedding films with his Bridgewater NJ based business, SeaLight Creative.Eric's journey into entrepreneurship began unexpectedly in 2013, as he transitioned into being self-employed following the loss of his only full-time job. Newly married and facing financial responsibilities, he embraced the challenge head-on,

56:06

David Cantor - Folk Revival

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/02/23

David Cantor, Founder and CEO of Folk Revival, has been growing natural and organic food brands for over 20 years, starting his career in the industry at Mars in their skunk-works Health & Nutrition Division. More recently, he led Marketing, Innovation, and R&D for Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, a leading veggie burger brand, helping to grow the brand 5x, resulting in a successful exit to Private Equity. Prior to joining the natural foods industry, David earned his master's degree in

01:00:21

Malcolm Turner - Commercial Lending

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/02/16

Malcolm Turner is a highly respected and accomplished business executive. In 2007, he co-founded Castle Commercial Capital LLC, a national commercial mortgage banker and brokerage, specializing exclusively in commercial lending. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Malcolm has developed a deep understanding of commercial lending, capital markets, and investment strategies.Throughout his career, Malcolm has worked with clients across a wide range of industries, including real

01:06:42

James I. Bond - Brain Glue

The Accidental Entrepreneur ·

2024/02/09

James I. Bond is one of America’s leading behavioral management specialists, and author of the award-winning book, BRAIN GLUE – How Selling Becomes Much Easier By Making Your Ideas “Sticky,” a finalist as THE BEST BUSINESS BOOK of the YEAR by Publishers Weekly, with a TED talk on the power of BRAIN GLUE coming out shortly. For thirteen years he ran one of Southern California’s leading behavioral management firms, working with a who’s who of American business. Early in his career, he ran an

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