“The biggest misconception about entrepreneurship is that it’s going to be easy.” Allyson Scrutchens, Founder and President at FORWARD Planning joins Eric on the podcast to talk entrepreneurship, particularly the discipline and follow through side and reminds us that, without execution there is no business. 

$16 billion dollars worth of credit card points go unredeemed each year. But, what if you could use those points for good? That’s the question Charity Charge Founder and CEO, Stephen Garten answered! In this episode, Stephen shares how the credit card works - allowing users to give back to nonprofits of their choice - how the philanthropic industry is changing, and a few tips on marketing! 

For starters, “investing” on the West Coast is different than on the East Coast. Angles look for different things; startups have different numbers to prove. But all go through the due diligence process. In this episode of #BYBB, Berry Etra, President of Keiretsu Forum in Atlanta explains this process and provides tips for entrepreneurs seeking to standout and make it to the next round! 

Knowing your customer, collecting data and providing them with a pleasant user experience are all key to growing a business. Helpfully Founder and CEO, Zach Pousman joins Eric to share how his company addresses these “business problems through design lens.” 

Find yourself hitting the snooze button? That's how excited Dennis Eidson was about his job in corporate America before becoming an Honest1 Auto Care franchisee. In this episode, Dennis talks franchising, building a great team and how great customer service can help build up a business reputation quicker than Google reviews! 

Rebel Fit Wellness founder, Staci Ann Karim pushed herself to the point of needing to shut down her previous business. But she didn’t want other entrepreneurs to face the same fate! In this episode, she shares health tips for on-the-go business owners - because you can’t grow your business if you’re miserable and burned out. 

Talk with WeMontage Founder and CEO, James Oliver, and he’ll quickly tell you his most important title: “Co-Founder of the World’s Cutest Twins.” In this episode, James shares tips for juggling the entrepreneur life of developing software, raising capital and participating in an accelerator with that of being a parent. Bonus: James also shares three tips for getting earned media! 

In this episode, Eric checks in with Skuid Founder and CEO, Ken McElrath live at the 3686 conference in Nashville, TN! Ken shares about the challenges and successes of opening new office space around the world, hiring additional employees and recreating all processes along the way to match.