Just Get Started Podcast

Another One Mic Session in the books and this time I bring on a special guest in former Podcast guest Doug Neumann (Episode 57). Doug recently did something that I think many of us would never consider, he gave away 1 of his kidneys.I was so excited to learn more about this story and the process involved with it I had to do a separate episode on this topic alone.Doug was given a lot of help and guidance locally by UNC Hospital and if you wanted to learn more about donating a Kidney check out the link below:https://www.uncmedicalcenter.org/uncmc/care-treatment/transplant-care/kidney-transplant/become-a-living-donor/Hope you all enjoy it!........For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast visit https://shows.pippa.io/justgetstarted or Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast To learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out https://www.brianondrako.com or find Brian on Instagram at @brianondrako  H

Episode 59 is on fire with Motivational Speaker and Personal Brand Guru, Rich Keller. Whoa nelly this is such a great episode! I got to hear Rich speak at the Next Gen Summit in New York and had to get him on the Podcast. Such an incredible positive dude and definitely the type of people that I love having on this Podcast and the people that I enjoy jamming with. Ya'll are going to love this interview and get ready to take some serious notes!Link to the Next Gen Summit website - https://www.ngsummit.com/My past interview with Co-Founder Justin Lafazan - https://www.brianondrako.com/podcast/justinlafazan/Find Rich Online:Website: https://therichkeller.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/richskellerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/therichkeller/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richskeller/ Rich also recommends a great book he calls his "Bible".Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald MillerAbout Rich:MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER & PERSONAL BRANDING GURUCatalystThis is

Episode 58 features 4x Founder Nicolas Vandenberghe currently of Chili Piper, a buyer enablement platform for Sales & Marketing teams to better connect with their potential future clients. I really enjoyed the conversation a lot and especially the lessons Nicolas shared about the early stages of many of his companies, co-founding a business with John Sculley, having $42 million pulled out from under him, going against big competitors like Salesforce, and much more.Find Nicolas Online:Chili Piper Website: https://www.chilipiper.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nvandenberghe/About NicolasStarted selling newspapers in the streets of Paris in high school, studied Maths at Ecole Polytechnique then Business at Stanford GSB, started and sold 3 tech companies with up to 65 employees and $11M in revenues, ran Sales for a $2Bn telecom company negotiating billion dollar deals with companies like Google, now co-founder of Chili Piper - on a mission to create a new software category around Buyer Enablement -

Episode 57 will forever be one of my favorites as I speak with good friend and software founder, Doug Neumann. I went on location to Doug's house to talk with him about his entrepreneur journey, making the switch from corporate america, getting support from his wife, and much more.This is a really special episode as Doug isn't known to many but not only is he a tremendous human being but he's living the "Just Get Started" life by pressing forward through a lot of fear and uncertainty to follow his passion to start his own software business.Find Doug Online:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougneumann/........For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast visit https://shows.pippa.io/justgetstarted or Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcastTo learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out https://www.brianondrako.com or find Brian on Instagram at @brianondrako Hosted on Acas

Episode 56 is on fire with Neil Pasricha, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, etc. I heard Neil speak at an event early in 2019 and made a point to reach out to him to get him on the Podcast. Was so appreciate for him taking some time out to share his story. I don't think conversations around happiness and fulfillment in life happen as much and it is just assumed that you'll be happy if you continue on some set path society puts you on at an early age. I'm glad Neil is touring the world to share a different message and help people rethink what happiness really should be.See below on a lot of random notes and links about Neil and from the show...Here is a short video on Neil and what he is about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJCMxQFrPBU&feature=youtu.beNeil recommends to check out “The nature of the fun” by David Foster Wallace - Click hereFind Neil Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeilPasrichaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilpasricha/Find his books: https://www.amazon.com/Neil-Pasricha/e/B002Z94Z

On this episode of the One Mic series I start the conversation around Sales especially as it relates to people who have never had to "sell" before. This idea was originated from a great conversation I had up at the Next Gen Summit in NYC this past weekend. A lot of Start-up Founders have many talents and skills but one of the challenges a lot have is actually understand sales and the sales process of pitching VC's, selling their first clients, etc.I'm going to turn this into a multi-part series but wanted to give a taste of how I look at Sales and what has helped me become successful in the world of Sales.........For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast or learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out https://www.brianondrako.com or find Brian on Instagram at @brianondrako Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa

Episode 55 features Business Growth Expert, Mark Green. Had a tremendous conversation with Mark about his journey and how his passion for helping others led him to coach CEO's and other business executives. Mark shares many stories that can help aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and future executives how to look at their personal and professional situations and take the necessary steps to evolve and get better. Mark recently launched his 1st book, Activators: A CEO's Guide to Clearer Thinking and Getting Things Done (link below). I hope you all enjoy the conversation and are able to gather a few takeaways to help you on your own journey!Find Mark Online:More about the book here: www.activators.bizMore about my coaching practice here: www.performance-dynamics.netMore content on LinkedIn (please connect with me) at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachmarkgreen/About Mark:I am a speaker, author and business growth expert who works with business leaders to help them implement a proven, easy-to-use framework

Episode 54 brings by David Schnurman, CEO of LawLine and Newly Minted Author of "The Fast Forward Mindset: How to Be Fearless & Focused to Accelerate Your Success."Had a phenomenal conversation with David about his entrepreneur journey and how "doing his own thing" almost never happened. He shares stories about learning from his Dad, going back to Law School, and how he got LawLine up and running. Additionally, we take a walk down the path to becoming an author and the launch of his new book. Was an extremely rich interview sprinkled with breadcrumbs to help any entrepreneur looking for guidance and help in their own journey.Find David Online:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschnurman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidschnurmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidschnurman/Lawline website: https://www.lawline.comHis New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Forward-Mindset-Fearless-Accelerate/dp/1645708799Listen to David's recent Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/bb2T1Snm6QA About David:David Schnurm

Had an extremely deep and inspiring talk on episode 53 with Derrius Quarles and we called this "Part 1" as we just scratched the surface of his journey. We went deep into his upbringing and early years around foster care and how we got out of that situation to get over a Million Dollars in scholarship money to go to college. Ultimately, that drive helped propel him to start Million Dollar Scholar and kick-start his entrepreneur career.Some sites Derrius suggests to check out for Scholarships:https://www.scholarships.com/https://myscholly.com/Find Derrius OnlinePersonal Website: https://www.derriusquarles.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derriusquarles/ Breaux Capital Website: https://www.breauxcapital.com/Million Dollar Scholar Website: https://www.milliondollarscholar.com/ Million Dollar Scholar Book: https://www.amazon.com/MillionDollarScholar-Winning-Scholarship-Derrius-Quarles/dp/1257647342/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520356784&sr=8-1&keywords=derrius+quarles  Abo

Episode 52 features newly minted Author, Rita Serra! Had an incredible conversation with Rita that takes us all over the world and explores her journey traveling and writing her book of poetry.I am always fascinated by people who can just go out on their own and travel to exotic and interesting places without thinking twice about it and Rita is certainly one of those people. Her stories about traveling to Europe and southeast Asia are incredible and excited for everyone to listen through this episode and get to know Rita a little more.Find Rita Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritaontherocks/Her Blog: https://thatblondevagabond.com/Her Book: https://www.amazon.com/Diary-Blonde-Vagabond-Rita-Serra/dp/1095991744/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_4?keywords=diary+of+a+blonde+vagabond&qid=1556710110&s=gateway&sr=8-4-fkmrnullAbout Rita:Heyyo! I’m Rita, a funky, free-spirited, often forget… Full of life, writer. This blog focuses on my escapades as a solo, female, budget traveler who lives an alternative lif

Episode 51 features Erin Dimond, Fitness Professional and Founder of Erin Dimond Fitness. Erin is also the Co-Host of the Flow State of Mind Podcast with Jordan Dugger https://www.instagram.com/duggaesthetics/Erin's journey is a tremendous one for all entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, or any 'preneurs out there. She took a personal challenge of running a half-marathon back in college and turned that into competing at fitness competitions and starting her own fitness coaching business. We talk through her journey, advice for business owners, and much more!Books Erin recommends:War of Art - Steven Pressfield - https://stevenpressfield.com/books/Expert Secrets - Russell Brunson - http://www.russellbrunson.com/hiThe Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck - Mark Manson - https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713Find Erin Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erindimondfitness/Transformation Program: https://www.transform2gether.com/lets-goFlow State of Mind Podcast: https://www.ins

Episode 50 was a blast to be speaking with Certified Executive Coach, Jackie Serviss. Jackie has had quite an interesting journey throughout her life from coming up through the ranks of competitive swimming, to scaling up the corporate ladder, to having her life turned upside down by a medical diagnosis. It's all come full circle and now she is helping other individuals see their potential and perform at their best.Find Jackie Online:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackieserviss0728/https://www.instagram.com/jackieserviss/https://www.facebook.com/js.unconditioned/https://twitter.com/JackieServiss........For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast visit https://shows.pippa.io/justgetstarted or Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcastTo learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out https://www.brianondrako.com or find Brian on Instagram at @brianondrako  Hosted on Acast. See a

Excited to welcome Kevin Dorsey to the Just Get Started Podcast. Kevin has been ranked as a top Sales Leader in across the industry and is currently the VP of Sales at PatientPop. Been wanting to speak with Kevin for a while on all things sales...and of course other tangents popped up...but had a great conversation about a lot of the hot topics in sales today and I know that sales folks as well as any leaders and business owners would benefit from his insight.Find Kevin Online:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kddorsey3/Books Kevin recommends as an avid reader and learner:Gap Selling by Keenan - https://www.asalesguy.com/gap-selling/Radical Candor - https://www.radicalcandor.com/the-book/Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1543614620Methods of Persuasion by Nick Kolanda - https://www.amazon.com/Methods-Persuasion-Psychology-Influence-Behavior/dp/0615815650The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor - https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Psychology

On Episode 48 I sit down with a great guy and someone I've gotten to know well over the past year, Joshua Peach. Peach is a Corporate Evangelist at Dude Solutions and shares the great message of the company across the country with many events and speaking engagements. Additionally, Peach started a movement called Be Au Sm that is swiffering the nation and bringing a positive message that is much needed in our world today.About Peach:Twenty-seven years ago on my 16th birthday, my mother dropped me off at the local Shaw’s supermarket to apply for a job. I landed the job of bagger/carriage wrangler and quickly learned how important customer service is to an individual’s shopping experience. The smiles and services provided by the employees were just as, if not more, important than the items on the shelf or competitive pricing the store offered. At 17 years old I was named the Employee of the Month for three months in a row. Although there have been the expected bumps in the road that two plus decades of working

Episode 47 features Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Fitness Professional, Mary Frances...better known online as @ManicuredMeatheadsHad a wonderful chat with Mary where she walks us through some great insight on fitness and nutrition, some early adult-life troubles that helped guide her in the right direction, and her current endeavor to share her story and speak to audiences across the world about living their best life.Find Mary Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manicuredmeatheads/Website: https://www.manicuredmeatheads.com/........For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast visit https://shows.pippa.io/justgetstarted or Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcastTo learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out https://www.brianondrako.com or find Brian on Instagram at @brianondrako  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this One Mic session I go a bit deep on how lucky we all are to even be on this planet and have the opportunities that we do. What type of outlook do you want to take into each and every day of your life...positive or negative? A lot of that starts with gratitude.Here is a link to that article I was referencing -> Link here........For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast or learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out https://www.brianondrako.com or find Brian on Instagram at @brianondrako Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the people on the "short list" I wanted to speak with was the Co-Founder and CEO of Pendo, Todd Olson, and was thrilled when he accepted my invitation. Todd lives right in my backyard in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina and I have been an admirer of Pendo for many years. Todd and I have some mutual connections but we've never had the opportunity officially meet before. I was interested to understand how he came to be a Co-Founder of Pendo, how they've scaled, and what lessons he learned early in life that has propelled him to this success. We cover those topics and more on this episode of the Podcast!About Todd Olson:Todd Olson is co-founder and CEO of Pendo, a product experience platform that helps product managers deliver successful products. Before Pendo, Olson served as VP of products at Rally Software Development which he led through its public offering.Find Todd Online:Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddaolson/Twitter - https://twitter.com/tolson........For more episodes of the J

On this One Mic Session I talk a bit about the journey to getting started with whatever you are trying to tackle and share some insights to set you up for success early on and keep it going. I share some insights I've learned from over the years and from my many guests I've interviewed and hopefully some of the tips will be helpful for your journey.Here is a link to the Josh Kaufman TED talk I reference -> https://youtu.be/5MgBikgcWnY...For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast or learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out https://www.brianondrako.com or find Brian on Instagram at @brianondrako Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pheww...My first One Mic Session is in the books. Excited to start sharing some insight and thoughts with the audience and I hope you all enjoy my perspective and have some takeaways.from this one.If it was good, please let me know. If it is was horrible, please let me know that too!For those that wanted to watch the Steve Jobs video where I referenced the quote from - here it is -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvEiSa6_EPA&feature=youtu.be...For more episodes of the Just Get Started Podcast or learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out https://www.brianondrako.com or find Brian on Instagram at @brianondrako Follow the Just Get Started Podcast on Instagram at @justgetstartedpodcast or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justgetstartedpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Had the pleasure of welcoming Sangram Vajre, Co-Founder of Terminus, to the Just Get Started Podcast. I met Sangram 4-years ago and it's been a thrill to see his company and the entire account-based marketing movement grow during that time. Sangram shares a lot of his insight on marketing, being apart of a growing company, branding, and much more.If you get a chance to listen I hope you enjoy!Find Sangram OnlineLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangramvajre/Twitter - https://twitter.com/sangramvajreTerminus Website - https://terminus.com/FlipMyFunnel website - https://flipmyfunnel.com/ #FlipMyFunnel Podcast - https://flipmyfunnel.com/podcast/About SangramAuthor #ABM, Chief Evangelist & Co-Founder Terminus, Founder & Host of the daily #FlipMyFunnel podcast. Sangram is an author, keynote speaker, 3x CMO, host of the daily #FlipMyFunnel podcast, entrepreneur and above all, category maker. He wrote the book on Account-based marketing published by Wiley and also the Founder of #FlipMyFunnel movem