Tue, 25 November 2014
Scott Warner, founder and CEO of Gigg believes that music inspires, motivates, transports and heals us. "Above all, it connects us", he says. Find out why Scott and his team at Gigg are dedicating their time and resources to build the tools that will help artist build their careers. Listen as he discusses building a platform that put artist first. Scott explains how new ideas keep him up at night. They eat him alive and his "mind becomes a prison at times", he says. Some of the best ideas come in the "wee hours of the morning." As an entrepreneur, can you relate? Find out if Scott Warner considers himself a success and what it has to do with "tipping of the hat". Highlights:Helpin artist develop their talents Takeaway:"Focus on the one thing that sets you apart from the rest." - Scott Warner Connect With Scott:Website | @Gigg | @ScottWarner18 | If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher |
Mon, 24 November 2014
Cameron Treu, the talented co-owner and pit boss at Bam Bams BBQ explains why being authentic and real in business and in life pays off. Find out why people are willing to pay a higher price at Bam Bams BBQ. Here's a hint, it has to do a lot with Cameron's personality and of course the delicious food. Scott Warner thinks that it's just a matter of time before Bam Bams BBQ dots the map with its brand. Find out how. Highlights:
Take AwayYou have to love what you do to work hard. -Cameron Treu Connect with Cameron: If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher |
Fri, 21 November 2014
Sumant Yerramilly and Adam Hua of Syncapart are truly bringing an antiquated industry into the new world. Their company Syncapart is trying to disrupt the entertainment industry by building a platform for entertainers to find their next gig and for recruiters to find talent. Find out how these entrepreneurs are trying to help others find more work, book more projects, and create more content. Their noble and audacious goal is to help entertainment professionals by providing them data and analytics to improve their ability to find what they need. TAKE AWAY"It's all about the team and less about the idea" - Adam Hua Sell then Build! Connect With Syncapart:Website | Facebook | @Syncapart | @Ampdlife If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher |
Wed, 19 November 2014
A Jeep driving, mullet sporting maker of funeral videos.......and that isn't a intro to a joke. This funeral video company advertises in a tiki hut. The biggest bummer of this video was that Curtis trimmed up his noteworthy mullet 2 days before the interview! Curtis Funk has an intriguing front to a very legitimate business with some great insight to a niche business. Here are some nibbles:
Highlights:
Take Away"I would say we test things more....but we don't" -Curtis Funk SELL. DESIGN. BUILD. Connect With Curtis:
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Tue, 18 November 2014
Famous last words, "We thought we would build it and they would come." Dun dun dun. Founder and CEO of Advanced Brain Technologies, Alex Doman has some sage advice when it comes to mobile health technology. Highlights:
Take AwayListen to your customers through engagement Connect With Name:Email If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher |
Mon, 17 November 2014
This is a guy every parent would be proud of, he got a college degree and landed a solid job until he ditched it all to be an entrepreneur where he made $0.25 a day! "It turns out it's really hard to start a business" says Trevor. Now he has figured it out and he explains how he found a hole in the market and created a solid company. Highlights:
Take Away"Know what your company needs to be." - Trevor McKendrick Connect with Trevor:If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher |
Sun, 16 November 2014
"A rising tide floats all boats " Melinda Yeaman interviews Shalae Larsen and Mark Morris who believe in social-preneurship. Interestingly, these two are both architects who decided to work together but not with each other. Shalae and Mark run a co-working space called WorkHive in downtown SLC where they run their own landscape architect companies as well as offer others a uniques and cozy working space to run their own companies. Highlights:
Take Away "We don't feel like we are working, we feel like we are saving the WORLD!" -Shalae Larsen "Everyone hates numbers, but the fact is they work." -Mark Morris Connect:
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Thu, 13 November 2014
"You never feel like you are successful....the gap always widens", this may be daunting but Randall tells it straight. We interviewed this Vidpresso founder on a day that he was feeling the pressure of making a large decision. He says there are days that he feels like "if we fail, it's all my fault." Now, don't get me wrong, this episode is not a downer, Randall is realistic about some of the challenges but he also has some great insight and suggestions about how he wades through his challenges. This is a great episode to listen to especially if you are curious about accelerators. Just like the founder of Pinterest, Randall went through the Y Combinator program and he has some very specific advice you will want to hear. Highlights:
Take Away"People who are obsessed build a better product." -Randall Bennett Randall's outlook on competition: "Just because they are successful doesn't mean we can't be." Connect With Randall:If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher |
Wed, 12 November 2014
We sit down with Jordan and Nate of Corporate Group Buy to discuss unique ways in which they provides promotional products for groups. Highlights:
Take AwayThe secret sauce is in pre-selling Connect With Jordan:Jordan Avner Email If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher |
Tue, 11 November 2014
Listen as much as you speak It's so annoying how Instagram crops all your pics, I wish someone would fix that. Oh wait, someone did! Meet Omar, Eddy, and Hector from Instasize. Seriously, they are some cool guys. We could have hung out with these guys all day. Not only are these guys cool, but they know what they're talking about as well. Listen as we discuss building an apps, toothbrush subscriptions, and mamas (oh yeah, they went there!) Highlights:
Take Away The secret to it all: Solve a problem, keep it simple, and make it pretty References: Instasize Connect with Munkee:If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher |