Just Get Started Podcast

Episode 78 features the Founder of Freeeup.com, Nathan Hirsch. Nathan has a neat story of seeing a gap in the textbook re-selling market and growing an Amazon business and then deciding to use a problem he saw with hiring freelances for that business to create a freelancer marketplace called Freeeup.comAs a special gift to the listeners, Go to Freeeup.com and create an account and mention the Just Get Started Podcast. That will get you a $25 credit to try them out!Find Nathan Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freeeupmarketplaceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/realnatehirschLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhirsch/FreeeUp: https://freeeup.com/FreeeUp Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsourcingmasters/My calendar: https://calendly.com/freeeup-nathanMy email: nathan@freeeup.comAbout Nathan:My name is Nathan Hirsch and I am the Founder and CEO of FreeeUp, a marketplace connecting business owners with the top 1% of virtual assistants, freelancers and agencies in eCommerce, digital

Episode 77 features the creator of Realfoodology.com, Courtney Swan. Had an awesome time talking to Courtney about all things nutrition and peeling the layers back on several "hot button" food topics.Some items we discuss:Growing up in a healthy householdWhy some fats are good for youFactory FarmingInstagram and growing a followingGut Healthand much moreFind Courtney Online:Website: https://www.realfoodology.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodology/Twitter: https://twitter.com/realfoodologyAbout Courtney:Food activists come from all walks of life, but there is generally one common theme among all of us: frustration with the current food system. Courtney is an integrative nutritionist (MS) and "real foodist" on a mission to make eating easier and normalize mental health & taboos. She received her masters of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health. On a mission to help people, Courtney has built quite the following on social media. She posts d

Had a fun time talking with Scott Young on Episode 76 of the Just Get Started Podcast about his journey to starting a blog and writing his book, ULTRALEARNING, along with some great insight to better help people learn more effectively.Find Scott Online:Website: https://www.scotthyoung.com/ ULTRALEARNING Book: https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/ultralearning/WDS Keynote Video: https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2019/10/07/wds-talk/About Scott YoungI started writing this blog just before my 18th birthday, so in many ways, it has mirrored my own life as an adult. The blog started when I was very interested in behavior change, and you can see many articles about this obsession. Later I left for university and began considering socializing and productivity as topics to explore. Learning became an important topic, and eventually created the foundation for a full-time business I could run, selling courses to learners about the methods I’d uncovered. Finally, as I left school, the idea of continued self-mastery and

Episode 75 is live and it features two of my new friends, Sean Casey and Nick Costelloe, Co-Founders of Universal Dialect. Sometimes you meet people that are just genuinely nice human beings and are always looking out for others in their actions. These guys are exactly that. They're two of the good guys and so thankful for them being on the podcast and their hospitality during my visit up to the NYC/Hoboken area.Topics we cover:Mission of Universal DialectHow the idea originatedHow Nick and Sean met at collegeTheir travelsQuitting a job to pursue this passionSplitting daily dutiesFocusing and Managing time...and much moreFind Sean & Nick Online:Universal Dialect Website: https://universaldialect.com/Universal Dialect Instagram: https://universaldialect.com/Universal Dialect Email: Team@UniversalDialect.comSean Casey: https://www.instagram.com/seanycase/Nick Costelloe: https://www.instagram.com/nickcostelloeWhat We Do:We love soccer. In fact, it's our single greatest passion. While we'd love to play all da

This One Mic Session is a Reboot of an idea I tried 2 years ago...but just like life, sometimes excuses clutter your vision and momentum to accomplish things. So, it's back to stay! The Dozen Months of Discovery.Part of the premise of the Just Get Started Podcast is to get out of your comfort zone and try to accomplish things far greater than you ever imagined. Whether it is changing your eating habits, a better fitness routine, starting a business, etc. At the micro level, everything you do has to be “started” at some point but are we truly pushing ourselves outside our comfort zones as much as possible and learning new skills or knowledge that can become valuable. Or, maybe it doesn’t become something valuable but you can say you tried it because it was interesting at the time. That’s okay, too.That, my friends, is the whole premise of the Dozen Months of Discovery.12 months to have 12 new adventures. This could be anything from committing to a workout plan one month to learning how

Episode 74 is a special one because it's really at the intersection of what this podcast is truly about. People going outside of their comfort zone and doing things that matter to them and make them fulfilled as well as doing good in this world and trying to make an impact in a positive way. I had the chance to speak with two of the founding members of H.O.P.E (Housing Options for People with Exceptionalities), Dotty Foley and Orah Raia, and learn about their story and the "Why" behind this great mission.Contact H.O.P.E:Co-Founders: Diane WinansDotty FoleyGinny DropkinOrah RaiaEmail: hopenc18@gmail.comWebsite (launching soon): Hopenorthcarolina.orgH.O.P.E Informationhttps://brianondrako.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/HOPE-One-page-fact-Sheet.pdfhttps://brianondrako.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/HOPE-brochure-4.pdfAdditional resource for Parents with Exceptional children:Website: ECAC: https://www.ecac-parentcenter.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecacparentcenter/The Vision:HOPE’s vision is to create an

Episode 73 features Eric Fulmer, VP of Operations & Strategic Growth at Capture Integration. We talk a lot about visual content, digital photography, and digital asset workflow especially around the large brands in the world and how they manage the large lift that is managing all of that content. Eric has a really cool story and excited for everyone to listen to his journey and some of the lessons he's learned along the way.Find Eric Online:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fulmeric/Capture Integration Website: https://captureintegration.com/ShotFlow: https://shotflow.com/About Eric:Eric has been a pioneer in digital photography and digital asset workflow since the early 1990s when he joined Fuji’s fledgling Digital Imaging Division. At Fuji, he worked with major corporations and cultural institutions including The Smithsonian Institution and The Metropolitan Museum of Art as they adopted digital creative workflows. Later, Eric worked with leading photography studios at both Leaf and Phase One, pionee

Episode 72 features Marshall Mosher, the Founder and CEO of Vestigo, Vestigo builds performance enhancing experiences that train your team to embrace innovation and navigate change through a mindset of courage.Some topics include:College life & CavingMeeting his Co-FounderComing up with the idea for VestigoPivot from B2C to B2BAdvice for Corporate cultureCreating Impactful ExperiencesGravity Jet-suitsFind Marshall Online:Vestigo Website: https://vestigo.co"Inside the Adventure" Podcast https://vestigo.co/podcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshall-mosherTwitter: https://twitter.com/marshallmosherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshallmosherAbout Marshall:Often, it's not our goals that foster success; it's the ability to conquer our innate fear of failure. As a passion-driven, people-focused ENFP, I use my optimistic outlook and love for new challenges to empower others to "do what they can't" and discover that "impossible" is simply relative to the mindset you choose to live by.I stri

Episode 71 features Rick Smith, Founder and CEO of Axon (Formerly TASER). Rick talks about his journey of how he came upon the Taser device and grew this business through many twists and turns as well as his mission to make the bullet obsolete with his new book, "The End of Killing".Some topics we cover:Impact his father had on his journey to entrepreneurship Being fascinated with roboticsImpact tragedy had on his lifeStarting a company in his early 20’sHiring and brining in the right peopleThe company almost closingPerformance-based PayWriting a bookFind Rick Online:Website: https://www.axonrick.com/Axon Website: https://www.axon.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axonrick/Twitter: https://twitter.com/axonrickHis new book, "The End of Killing": https://www.amazon.com/End-Killing-Technologies-Humanitys-Problem/dp/1989025536About Rick:A pioneer of technology with the vision of making the bullet obsolete, Rick founded the original company, TASER International, in 1993. As the TASER device became ubi

In this One Mic session, I discuss a topic that has been fascinating to me recently around acquiring knowledge and using it to improve yourself daily. A short episode but hopefully a lot of good nuggets for everyone.........For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast visit https://www.brianondrako.com/ or Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast To learn more about me and what’s going on in my world check out https://www.brianondrako.com/now/ or find me on Instagram at @brianondrako Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 70 is here and features Best-Selling Author, Blogger, and Founder, Nir Eyal. Nir shares stories about his journey into entrepreneurship, how he got into writing, as well as, we talk about his new book, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Some topics we cover:Wanting to be a fighter pilotBeing obese as a kidBeing in an improve comedy groupWorking in the Consulting businessStarting a Solar businessGoing to Stanford Business SchoolAuthoring BooksIntimacyAnd much more…Find Nir Online:Website: https://www.nirandfar.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal/Nir's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Nir-Eyal/e/B00HJ8021IAbout Nir:Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.”Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute o

Episode 69 features the Founder of hillenBRAND Media, Molly Dare Hillenbrand. Had a wonderful discussion with this "late bloomer" entrepreneur who shares the ups and downs of her journey and how she has been able to grow her brand and the brand of others.Some topics we discuss are:Being a "late bloomer" to entrepreneurshipStudying Psychology in CollegeWorking on Wall StreetHandling DivorceOpening her Children’s StoreBeing vulnerable onlineStarting hillenBRAND MediaBeing a participant on Social Movement TV docuseries (launches Summer of 2020 on Amazon Prime/iTunes)Find Molly Online:Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollydare/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillenBRANDmedia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hillenBRANDmedia/Social Movement TV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialmovementtv/Social Movement TV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmovementtv/About Molly: Molly is known for her fun and outgoing presence on camera as well as being a PR powerhouse! Founder of hil

Episode 68 features Business & Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Author Farnoosh Brock. Farnoosh shares her journey of moving to the United States, working up the corporate ladder, and venturing out on her own to start her Business & Leadership coaching business.Some Topics we cover:Being born and raised in IranSelf-DisciplineResigning from her Corporate jobOvercoming early failureHaving a support systemStarting Prolific LivingFollowing the energyBeing an AuthorFind Farnoosh Online:Website: https://www.farnooshbrock.comBusiness Website: https://www.prolificliving.com/Her Books: https://www.amazon.com/Farnoosh-Brock/e/B005BCHBTALinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fbahram/About Farnoosh:Farnoosh Brock went from electrical engineer and rising leader at a Fortune 100 to a business coach, speaker, and consultant. She has helped many entrepreneurs and businesses to use her mindset and framework of genuine serving to build deep trust, create meaningful relationships and scalable profits. In addition to her l

On this episode of the Podcast I visited onsite with two of the Co-Founders of Trophy Brewing Company. Woody Lockwood and Chris Powers, along with their CBO (Chief Brewing Officer) Les Stewart, where we talk all things breweries and business. Was a pleasure to get to sit down with them and find out about their journey to becoming one of the best breweries in the Triangle of North Carolina!Find Trophy Brewing Co. Online:Website: https://www.trophybrewing.comTrophy Brewing & Pizza:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trophybrewing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrophyBrewingTwitter: https://twitter.com/TrophybrewingTrophy Brewing & TaproomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/trophymaywood/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trophymaywood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrophymaywoodTrophy Tap & TableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/trophytapandtable/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trophytapandtable/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrophyTapTableState of BeerWebsite: https://www.stateof.beer/Insta

Brilliant conversation on Episode 65 with Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Russell Thackeray. It was interesting to hear Russell's perspective from many years working with individuals and organizations about where there are areas of improvement and where organizations need to put some more focus to improve their culture, trust with employees, and overall growth strategy to remain relevant and competitive in their market.Some Topics covered are:Being a professional musicianSwitching careersMindset Organizational Feedback Having Professional conversationsand much more!Find Russell Online:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellthackeray/QED Website: https://qedod.com/About Russell:With more than 20 years of professional experience, U.K.-based Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Russell Thackeray has been assisting individuals and organizations to drive change and achieve their goals by building accountability and resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of QED - https://qedod.com/ - 

Episode 64 introduced the audience to Krystian Leonard, Founder of Shining S.C.A.R.S Not-For-Profit Organization, Author, Miss West Virginia Pageant participant, and the list goes on.I had a wonderful conversation with Krystian when I met her in person at the Next Gen Summit in early June 2019 and wanted to dive deeper into her journey and share that with the audience. We covered a lot in a short time.Topics included:Miss West Virginia CompetitionThe Zombie Club MovieGetting her first scars when she was 4Dealing with bullying at schoolMeeting Miss West Virginia Tiffany LawrenceBeing Positive to herself each dayWriting her book, Shining ScarsGetting involved with Next GenI know you all will enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and please see some more information below about Krystian.Find Krystian Online:Website: http://shiningscars.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrystianSScarsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystian_shiningscars/Shining Scars Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1946664162/ref=dbs_a

Episode 63 features the Founder of Ciaooo! Magazine, Chau Mui. I met Chau at the Next Gen Summit in NYC a couple months back and was blown away by her experiences and intellect as well as her eagerness to continue learning and adapting. She's had quite a journey thus far and we had a fun time exploring some of her early years and how that helped her evolve into the business woman she is today.Some topics discussed were:Growing up in Manhattan and BrooklynDumplings, a lot of dumplingsDropping out of college to try to be a actress/film makerTraveling to Machu Picchu (What the sky could've looked like at night - https://www.space.com/21961-milky-way-machu-picchu-photo.html)Ciaooomag.com and the inceptionand much more….I know you all will enjoy Chau's cool experiences and fun personality and I'm sure there'll be a few acorns you can burrow away for later on in your own journey.Find Chau Online:Website: https://ciaooomag.com/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaufornow/Ciaoomag Instagram: https://www.i

Episode 62 features Jordan Gross, a 2X Author, Founder of Cloud Nine Living, and all around good dude! Jordan and I had a really neat conversation around his 90 Podcasts in 90 Days, Writing books, his longing to give back to people, and much more.Find Jordan Online:Cloud Nine Living Website: https://www.journeytocloudnine.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-gross-8271905b/Getting COMFY: Your Morning Guide to Daily Happiness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079DX26HSAbout Jordan:Jordan is a Northwestern and Kellogg School of Management graduate, a two-time startup founder, a TEDx speaker, and a #1 best-selling author. His upcoming book, The Journey to Cloud Nine, provides a new approach to the personal development world by using fictional storytelling to reveal some of life's most meaningful principles. Jordan has been asking hundreds of people around the world how they live their lives on cloud nine, and he cannot wait to share this with all of you! ........For more episodes of the Just Get Start

Episode 61 features Co-Founder of The Superfan Company, Kim Kaupe. I have been following Kim's content online for a couple years and was pleased to get a chance to meet her at the Next Gen Summit in June of 2019 when she was there as a speaker. This was an interesting interview that follows her journey from childhood through present day.Some topics we discussed were:Her goal of working for a magazineSerendipitously meeting her Co-FounderKeeping their jobs while starting the businessKeeping relationships Getting into WalmartHer Shark Tank experience…and much moreIf you all haven't had the chance to follow Kim online I'd suggest to do that below as she has a great perspective on business and entrepreneurship. If you need a starting point, check out her "Coffee with Kim" series on here website here -> https://www.kimkaupe.com/coffeewithkimFind Kim OnlineWebsite: https://www.kimkaupe.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimkaupeTwitter: https://twitter.com/

Was really cool to have Dale Dupree of The Sales Rebellion stop by for episode 60 of the Podcast. I've been following Dale for a couple years and since we had so many mutual connections and I always enjoy reading his thoughts on sales, I had to have him on to share his journey and knowledge. This was a really interesting interview where we go all over the place talking about his new company, what he learned from his Dad, when he was touring in a band, and much more. Definitely think you all will enjoy some of Dale's thoughts and his perspective on not only sales but life.Dale also talks about two former Podcast guests on this episode that i'll link up below:Stu Heinecke - http://www.stuheinecke.com/link to our interview -> https://www.brianondrako.com/podcast/stuheinecke/James Carbary - https://sweetfishmedia.com/link to our interview - https://www.brianondrako.com/podcast/jamescarbary/Find Dale Online:Website: https://www.thesalesrebellion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/salesrebellion Linkedin: htt