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In this episode, Larry speaks with Multi-Million dollar earner and founder of M.C. Squares Anthony Franco. Anthony describes the many advantages of getting involved in the entreprenuerial community. His final advice for those wanting to become an entrepreneur: Don't do it unless you can't live your life any other way. •Denver Startup Week - https://www.denverstartupweek.org •He loves being around other entrepreneurs. •Finding different perspectives in solving problems. •Similarities between entrepreneurs and comedians. •Sales is more about telling people why you are excited about your product. •Don't do it if you aren't willing to do it anyway despite of what people say. •If you can't sell your products its a hobby. •MC Squares Website: https://www.mcsquares.com
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [2:16] The Entreprenuerial Community. [6:00] His Approach to Sales. [14:30] Don't Be Boring.
In this episode, Larry speaks with serial entrepreneur David Karandish who had participated in 6 startups by the time he graduated from college and went on to sell Answers.com for upwards of $900 Million. •One of the founders of Answers.com •Finding what you enjoy so you can buy-in. •One of the most undervalued skills—not problem-solving but selecting problems. •Planning and organizing are different skill sets.
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [2:20] Early entrepreneurial beginnings. [7:30] David's approach to sales. [12:35] Problem selecting.
In this episode, Larry speaks with business leader Bryan Clayton about how to gain momentum in a new business. He says that momentum comes from doing what you can within your "circle of influence", which will naturally create new opportunities for you many would call luck. •"Money is not everything. Make sure you earn a lot before speaking such nonsense." - Warren Buffet •You have to work hard somewhere to create financial resources to do other things. •Bob Dylan story. •Momentum comes from doing what you can. •Focus on your action items. •Ideas are stillborn—you must breathe life into them. •Passing out 200,000 door hangers.
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [1:20] The "why". [10:09] Building momentum. [13:46] Getting from 0 to 1.
In this episode, Larry speaks with the founder of GreenPal Bryan Clayton about going from a high school lawn mowing business to becoming the "Uber of lawn care" by creating an online platform that connects hundreds of thousands of homeowners and lawn care workers. •Been in the lawn care business for 20 years. •GreenPal is 8 years old. •The less glamorous businesses have a greater chance of success. •It doesn't matter what your business is — but you have to stick with it. •No one wants to be on the bottom. •When you are on the bottom is when you find out if you have a burning fire inside of you. •How to start with nothing and build a business. • Why wanting to retire at 30 drove him to work around the clock and reach the top. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [2:00] The beginnings of GreenPal. [6:37] Are you ready to be an entrepreneur? [15:55] Start small, get big.
In this episode, Larry speaks with business leaders Brian and Michael Speciale about their desire to turn The Comfy into a lifestyle brand, and the importance of entering retail to achieve this. They also describe the viral video that helped break them into the international market, now selling their product in over 100 countries! • How time demands escalate quickly. • The divide and conquer game plan. • Flew everywhere to be there in person. • It all comes down to the numbers if you're going to continue to stay in retail outlets. • The "Ha-Ha" moment to the "Ah-Ha" moment. • Trying to be perfect is your enemy. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [3:27] Entering Retail Paid Off. [9:20] Rapid Escalation. [15:15] Breaking into the International Market.
In this episode, creators of The SlumberPod, Lou Childs and Katy Mallory explain how they turned a double order shipment error into an opportunity to reprogram their entire order system! They also explain why they went above and beyond the safety requirements to gain the ultimate trust from their customers. • How an attempted product expansion gave them the insight they needed for the future of their product direction. • Dive in and figure it out. • Don't just do it, do it with everything you've got. • Using self talk to learn from mistakes. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [4:05] When They Got Serious. [8:42] Safety Testing. [7:05] How They Dealt With Mistakes.
In this episode, Larry speaks with serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco about the need for the dual relationship between the visionary and the integrator within a company. They also discuss the overwhelming odds that weigh against the success of a small startup company — but the difference maker is having a leader. • Started with software, designing websites. • On paper, there is no way a new small business can win against a company with more resources, an established brand, etc. • Plugging through a problem requires quite a bit of failure to get to the other end. • You only see the success from the outside, not the failures. • Book Recommendation— "Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business"—https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get- Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 • MC Squares Website: https://www.mcsquares.com TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [1:28] His Experience with Software. [7:38] Anthony's Book Recommendation. [9:23] Solving Problems.
In this episode, Larry speaks with the founder of M.C. Squares Anthony Franco about the transition from software startups to producing a physical product. A true self-taught serial entrepreneur, he learned the manufacturing process himself and managed an advanced manufacturing facility with no outsourcing. • His first four startups were software. • He wanted to make a real and lasting product. • Totally different business. • Learning physical product development. • Learning the manufacturing process. • His new toy—a 3-D printer. • MC Squares Website: https://www.mcsquares.com TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [3:40] From Software to Physical Products. [8:40] Learning Manufacturing. [11:20] His First business.
In this episode, Larry speaks with creators of The Comfy, Brian and Michael Speciale about refusing to take no for an answer. The Result was that they became the first true startup on Shark Tank in four years and the show's third most successful deal of all time. • How they found a prototype company. • How they established an evaluation for Shark Tank. • Why they had to change the name of their product at the last minute to get on Shark Tank. • One week before the show the producers called them and said they were too "new" to be on the show. • After having a 30-second pity party, they decided they would not take "no" for an answer and put together a video of all the reasons they should be on Shark Tank that year. • When the producers got it and watched it, they changed their mind. • How they found their game plan. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [1:50] Their Urgency Paid Off. [6:22] How they Won Over Barbara Corcoran. [10:43] The Video that got them on Shark Tank.
In this episode, Larry speaks with Multi-Million dollar earners Brian and Michael Speciale about creating their sensational product The Comfy. Despite constantly hearing "no" all along the way, they remind us through their story that when ideas are born grab them and move! • During tough times you must go to work to make better things happen. • Don't talk yourself out of it. • Just because an expert tells you no doesn't mean that is the right answer. • The advantage of having a like-minded partner. • They framed their product to get on Shark Tank, from the first moment. • The goal was to be on the Holiday Special episode of Shark Tank. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [2:53] Origins of The Comfy. [10:33] A Trusted Partner. [17:16] Their Game plan for Shark Tank.
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