The En Factor Podcast features conversations with entrepreneurs who have started, stumbled and succeeded.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Liza Marie Garcia founded one of the first telecommunications professional services firms in the United States when she was twenty-seven years old. She brought this company to market, building offices in Seattle and Portland before selling and moving into publishing in 2014. She is the author of “Never Drink Coffee During a Business Meeting” and co-author of “My Calendar is Written in Crayon” and soon to be released “90 Day Author”. Ms. Garcia is the Chief Operating Officer and an equity partner of NOW Publishing, a multi-genre publishing house located in the Tampa area.
Key Words: Mentorship, Parenting as an Entrepreneur, Managing Teams.
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
William Braemer is the director of Art Fusion Galleries, a pair of contemporary fine art galleries based in Miami and St. Petersburg Florida. He is also the artist of William Braemer Fine Art. His art, which can be defined as abstract expressionism, has been exhibited in major cities throughout the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Asia. Founded in 1999, Art Fusion Galleries has represented thousands of emerging artists from around the world.
Key Words: Art and business.
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Ian Barkin is an entrepreneur, investor, educator, speaker, and executive. He is the co-founder and chief strategy officer of Symphony Ventures, which helps enterprises leverage the latest robotic process automation, intelligent automation and innovative resourcing solutions. He is also the Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Sykes, a leading provider of customer engagement services.
Key Words: Innovation, Technology, Entrepreneurship.
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Sumita Batra is a celebrity stylist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Ziba Beauty. Sumita’s curiosity and passion for authentic eastern beauty traditions introduced the Art of Threading™ to the United States over 30 years ago. She is the author of The Art of Mehndi, which showcases her work with celebrity clients like Beyonce, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, and Christina Aguilera, and details her mehndi methodology and technique. Her work has graced the pages of Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Mademoiselle and The New York Times Magazine. With over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and pioneer in the beauty industry, Sumita shares her strategy for overcoming adversity, and her advice to building and sustaining a resilient business during times of crisis.
Key Words: resilience, Pivoting, Self-learning, Beginner’s Mind.
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Jeff Civillico is an entrepreneur, juggler, corporate entertainer, comedian, and philanthropist. “Comedy in Action”, his highly-acclaimed Vegas show at Paris Las Vegas, is a 3-time winner of the “Best of Las Vegas” awards by the Las Vegas Review Journal and has been named one of the “Top 10 Things To Do In Vegas” by Total Vegas Guide. Jeff is also the Founder and Chairman of Win-Win Entertainment, a non-profit which connects professional entertainers and charities. In this episode, Jeff tells his story of persistence, perseverance, and success in the entertainment world.
Key Words: Solo Entrepreneurship, Freelancing, Philanthropy.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Amber Kelleher-Andrews is an internationally renowned relationship expert, professional matchmaker, TV Personality, film producer, and philanthropy enthusiast. She is the CEO of global matchmaking firm, Kelleher International. Founded in 1984, Kelleher International continues to set the gold standard today for upscale personalized matchmaking in a billion-dollar industry. In today’s interview, Amber gives us a sneak peek into what it’s like to be a successful entrepreneur in the love business.
Key Words: Match-Making Services, Family Business, Philanthropy.
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Saville Kellner is a prominent business leader and philanthropist in Southern Nevada. Born in Cape Town, South Africa and immigrating to the United States, Saville founded Lake Industries which has grown over the last 38 years into a multi-million dollar international manufacturing and distribution network. His other companies include JLS Financial, Inc, a consumer finance company, and Revenue Media Group, a Nevada-based marketing company. On top of all of that, he is an active philanthropist and advocate for Scleroderma Research.
Key Words: Building Teams, Entrepreneurial Journey, Sales, Wholesaling.
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Saville Kellner is a prominent business leader and philanthropist in Southern Nevada. Born in Cape Town, South Africa and immigrating to the United States, Saville founded Lake Industries which has grown over the last 38 years into a multi-million dollar international manufacturing and distribution network. His other companies include JLS Financial, Inc, a consumer finance company, and Revenue Media Group, a Nevada-based marketing company. On top of all of that, he is an active philanthropist and advocate for Scleroderma Research.
Key Words: Building Teams, Entrepreneurial Journey, Sales, Wholesaling.
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Ira Kaganovsky Green, is the founder and owner of Free Brands Inc. Inspired by her 3 friends who were diagnosed with breast cancer and were told to switch to natural products, Ira got to work in her kitchen to create a line of natural cosmetics for her friends. Since then, the brand grew significantly and is now offered in over 300 spas across the United States.
Key Words: Opportunity Recognition, Sales, Pivoting, Parenting as an Entrepreneur.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Joe Hodges is the former founder and president of Americlaim Solutions and INETICO. His most recent accomplishment is a new venture called CareValet, aimed at solving the consumer healthcare access maze. As an industry pioneer in the healthcare field, Joe is fixed on creating viable consumer and industry solutions, as well as mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the healthcare and entrepreneurial field and we are glad to have him share some of that with us today. Please enjoy this episode with Joe Hodges.
Key Words: Healthcare, Technology, Entrepreneurship.