En Factor Podcast

Harnessing the Power of Resilience- w/Kamerion Wimbley

Kamerion Wimbley is a former NFL player who is now an experienced entrepreneur. Kamerion was in the NFL for 9 years playing for the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans. Since starting his business, KW Growth Holdings, in 2008, he has helped dozens of businesses succeed and has broken into various fields such as tech, athletics, apparel, restaurant, pets and more. Kamerion has a passion for social entrepreneurship, giving back to his community, and investing in companies that have a positive impact on society.

 

Key Words - Entrepreneurship in sports, social entrepreneurship, investments, socially conscious 

Re-Posting Our Conversation With J.B. Bernstein- His Secrets for Success

Re-posting our conversation with J.B. Bernstein, President and CEO of athlete management firm, Access Group, and CMO of sports marketing and athlete representation company, Seven Figures Management. His insane work ethic and incredible drive has led him to become one of the most respected marketing experts in the world of sports today. At a time when his sports agency company was on the verge of collapse, J.B. took a leap of faith, entering completely uncharted waters to find the world’s next Yao Ming. He decided to host a baseball competition in of all places India, at a time when baseball was nearly unheard of in that part of the world. The competition attracted over 35,000 contestants, which eventually sprung into a groundbreaking opportunity to sign two of the first ever Indian pro-league baseball players, Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel to the Major Leagues. The story got on Disney’s radar and was turned into a heart-warming biographical film, Million Dollar Arm, where J.B. was portrayed by Emmy Award winning actor, Jon Hamm. 

Empowering Mothers Through Entrepreneurship- w/Lisa Druxman

Lisa Druxman is the founder and CEO of FIT4MOM, the nations leading company for pre and postnatal health, wellness and fitness programs for every date of motherhood. Since its launch in 2001, FIT4MOM has created business opportunities for moms nationwide with 300 franchises and over 1000 locations across the U.S. In addition to being an entrepreneur, Lisa is also a speaker, author and podcaster. She has appeared on the Today Show, CNN, Access Hollywood and in motherhood magazines such as Fit Pregnancy and more. Every day Lisa lives by FIT4MOM’s mission of helping mothers make strides in fitness, motherhood, and life. 

 

Key Words - Motherhood, women in entrepreneurship, television appearance, fitness, franchise 

Re-Posting our Conversation with Jason Feifer- How to Embrace Change & Recognize Opportunity

Re-Posting our conversation with Jason Feifer. Jason is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of three podcasts: Pessimists Archive, a history show about why people resist new things; Hush Money, about the way money makes life awkward; and Problem Solvers, about entrepreneurs solving unexpected problems in their business. He is also co-author of the novel, Mr. Nice Guy.  In today’s episode, Jason shares with us some strategies for persevering through adversity and embracing the inevitable changes of life.

 

Key Words: Opportunity Recognition, Embracing Change, Innovation, resilience.   

The Importance of Mental Health Awareness- w/Ian Adair

Today’s guest is Ian Adair. Ian is a nonprofit industry influencer, mental health advocate, TEDx speaker, and recognized expert in leadership, fundraising, and nonprofit management. He is the author of Stronger Than Stigma. A Call to Action: Stories of Grief, Loss, and Inspiration. Ian is the Executive Director of the Gracepoint Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Gracepoint, which impacts the lives of more than 30,000 individuals each year, seeking mental health, medical, and addiction services in Tampa Florida. In this episode, Ian discusses the importance of mental health in the workplace, the intersection between leadership and mental health, and self-care. 

 

Key Words - Mental health awareness, leadership, self-care, non-profit  

Re-Posting our Conversation with Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey- How They Built Barefoot Wine

Re-posting our episode with Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, founders of Barefoot Wine and authors of the best-selling book, “The Barefoot Spirit.” In this episode, Michael and Bonnie share the details of how they turned a collections nightmare into America’s #1 wine brand. 

 

Key Words: Branding, Supply Chain, Business Partners, Pivoting.  

Re-Posting our Conversation with Frans Johansson- How to Identify Opportunities

Re-Posting our conversation with Frans Johansson. In this episode, Frans delves into the motivation and insights behind his groundbreaking book, "The Medici Effect" and provides some solid advice to aspiring entrepreneurs on identifying opportunities, dealing with failure and breaking free from limiting mental associations. 

 

Key Words: Diversity and Networks, resilience, Opportunity Recognition, Ideation, Blueprint for Success.  

Entrepreneurship and Music- Creating an Interactive Live-Streamed Concert Experience w/Co-Founders Eric Heiert and Sean Green

Sean Green and Eric Heiert are the Co-founders of Safehouse. Sean has ten years of experience creating content and developing brands on the internet that he has perfected through his previous positions as the creative director at Twitch and a visual storyteller at Esports. Eric is a live stream event producer who has produced hundreds of digital events as a talent buyer, media coordinator, and program director. Together Sean and Eric created Safehouse, a livestream production that showcases interactive music performances online with a mission to empower musicians through a modern approach to discoverability and autonomy in the music industry through livestreaming. Since launching in 2016, Safehouse has hosted over 200 shows, featuring over 800 artists to nearly one million music lovers from all corners of the world.

 

Key Words - Music industry, live streaming, partnership, engagement  

Re-Posting Our Conversation With Kevin Harrington- How He Built His Multi-Million Dollar Brand

Re-posting our episode with Kevin Harrington. Kevin is a serial entrepreneur and original Shark from the hit TV series, SharkTank. In this episode, he shares his journey of how he was able to build a multimillion-dollar empire from the ground up. This episode is loaded with a wealth of practical and proven strategies for success as a start-up or as an established entrepreneur.

 

Key Words: Selling, Financial Literacy, Investing, Funding, Pivoting, resilience.  

Advice on Becoming a Great CEO- w/Trey Taylor

Trey Taylor is an expert at strategic planning for C-suit leaders and the author of his new best-selling book titled A CEO Only Does Three Things. Trey has over 20 years of experience with practical knowledge, training, and consulting with some of the world’s largest companies. He has experience working in numerous industries such as insurance, finance and technology. Hundreds of CEOs have used Trey’s methods to create fulfilling, efficient, and professional work lives.

 

Key Words - Entrepreneurial consulting, CEO, leadership strategies, insurance, finance