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![PostcardMania: High School dropout to $40million in sales -with Joy Gendusa [Sales and Revenue]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/joygendusaprofilepic.jpeg)
PostcardMania: High School dropout to $40million in sales -with Joy Gendusa [Sales and Revenue]
Joy Gendusa is founder & CEO of PostcardMania. In 1998, it was just Joy with a phone and a computer and now she has more than 200 employees and brings in more than $40 million in revenue annually.
Watch this interview to see: [Video & mp3 included]
-What did she do that doubled their revenue?
-How does her no fail hiring system work?
For much more click below to watch!
![Buffer: No money in the bank to over 1million users & revenue -with Leo Widrich [Sales and Revenue]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/leowidrichprofilepic.jpeg)
Buffer: No money in the bank to over 1million users & revenue -with Leo Widrich [Sales and Revenue]
Leo Widrich is the cofounder of Buffer and has helped the company reach over 1 million users and over $1million dollars in revenue.
Watch this interview to see: [Video & mp3 included]
-What was a time that all their efforts failed?
-How did they get their first sale?
-When did one investor know they were mainstream?
For much more click below to watch!
Breakthrough Email: What 3 Low Points Drove $15million in business? -with Bryan Kreuzberger
Bryan Kreuzberger is the founder of BreakthroughEmail.com that teaches how to get any meeting with cold email to land big sales. He used this exact strategy to land $15 million in contracts from companies like General Electric, Best Buy, Master Card, Home Depot, and many more.
Watch this interview to see:
-What were 3 big low points in his life that drove him?
-Listen to the step by step of how to get big names to respond with email.
![SkyMall and Worthworm: It was not always smooth flying. -Lessons learned with Alan Lobock [Big Lessons Big Mistakes]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/alanlobockprofilepic.png)
SkyMall and Worthworm: It was not always smooth flying. -Lessons learned with Alan Lobock [Big Lessons Big Mistakes]
Alan Lobock is one of the cofounders of SkyMall which produces the in flight magazine that keeps us all sane on long flights! Alan is also cofounder of Worthworm which is a web based valuation tool.
Watch this interview to see: [Video & mp3 included on next page]
-What huge partnership was almost “screwed up” because Skymall did not ask for permission?
-What classic mistake did a company make when they approached Alan to invest?
For much more click below to watch!
![ProofReadingPal: Do you get Distracted with all your ideas? 2 biggest mistakes. -with Brian Kaldenberg [Big Lessons Big Mistakes]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/briankaldenbergprofilepic.png)
ProofReadingPal: Do you get Distracted with all your ideas? 2 biggest mistakes. -with Brian Kaldenberg [Big Lessons Big Mistakes]
Brian Kaldenberg, Founder and CEO of ProofreadingPal, grew the company from 4 contractors to over 30 contract proofreaders and 5 in house employees in 3 years. They project over $1million in sales in 2013.
Watch this interview to hear:
-Hear Brian’s 2 biggest mistakes in business.
-He broke down what he did wrong after his first hire.
![TheFoundation: What is holding you back in life or business? It may not be what you think -with Andy Drish & Dane Maxwell [Overcome Big Challenges]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/andydrishdanemaxwellprofilepicforsite.png)
TheFoundation: What is holding you back in life or business? It may not be what you think -with Andy Drish & Dane Maxwell [Overcome Big Challenges]
The cofounders of the Foundation, Dane Maxwell and Andy Drish, say that they have the Balls to show you the most intimate parts of their business. They back it up in this interview exposing their inner limiting beliefs and much more. The first year of theFoundation they built a list of 15,000 people in less than 3 months and got 336 customers and did over a 7 figure launch.
Watch this interview to see: [Video and mp3 included]
-If you listen to nothing else… Listen to minute 11
-Have you ever had limiting beliefs or felt like something was holding you back in life or business and not sure what it was? Listen here to find out
For much more click below to watch!
![Wishlist Member: Moved to Tears by His First Sale – with Stu McLaren [Sales and Revenue]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/stumclarenprofilepic.png)
Wishlist Member: Moved to Tears by His First Sale – with Stu McLaren [Sales and Revenue]
Stu McLaren is cofounder of WishList Member that powers nearly 44,000+ online membership sites worldwide.
Watch this interview to find out: [Video and mp3 included]
-What was the one sale that moved him to tears? It is powerful!
-What keeps Stu sharp in his business and life? I would have not guessed this…and much more!
BenGreenfieldFitness: How to Build a Cult Following with Millions of downloads in Saturated Market- with Ben Greenfield
Ben Greenfield is the host of “Get-Fit Guy”, one of the top fitness podcasts on iTunes and gets over a million podcast downloads every 2 months. He is the owner of BenGreenfieldFitness.com (among other sites) which is ranked as one of the top 100 fitness websites.
Watch this interview to find out: [Video and mp3 included]
-What flopped when Ben tried to gain traction? (so you do not waste your time)
-What helped him a gain a huge following? … and much more!
![[Top Chicago Business Series] GiveForward: This story gave everyone goosebumps – with Ethan Austin [Inspiration and Overcome Challenges]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ethanaustinprofilepic.jpeg)
[Top Chicago Business Series] GiveForward: This story gave everyone goosebumps – with Ethan Austin [Inspiration and Overcome Challenges]
Ethan Austin is cofounder of GiveForward, which helps people fundraise online to support a loved one with a medical crisis.
GiveForward reached $50 million in funds raised for families around the country. Close to 1 million people have donated to a friend or loved one in need.
Watch this interview to find out: [Video and mp3 included]
-He talks about some of the low points in his life and the lessons he learned.
-Listen to the part of this interview that gave us both goosebumps… and much more!
![[Top Chicago Business Series] StarterLeague: Almost running out of money before launching to a 7 figure business in their first year – with Neal Sales-Griffin [Big Lessons Big Mistakes]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/nealsalesgriffinprofilepic.jpeg)
[Top Chicago Business Series] StarterLeague: Almost running out of money before launching to a 7 figure business in their first year – with Neal Sales-Griffin [Big Lessons Big Mistakes]
Neal Sales-Griffin is cofounder of the Starter League where they teach people to code, design and ship web apps. They generated 7 figures in their first year of business and have taught over 700 students so far.
Watch this interview to find out: [Video and mp3 included]
-How did they almost run out of money in the very beginning?
-Hear Neal’s 3 rules for business… and much more!
![CraftJack: Have you ever tried to make a cold call and just stared at the phone while sweating? How do you get over that? with Ross Gordon [Sales and Revenue]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/rossgordonprofilepic.png)
CraftJack: Have you ever tried to make a cold call and just stared at the phone while sweating? How do you get over that? with Ross Gordon [Sales and Revenue]
Ross Gordon is Founder and CEO of CraftJack which sold just one year after its inception. CraftJack helps contractors grow their business and find new clients through lead generation and online marketing.
Watch this interview to find out:
-How did Ross get a CEO of a big franchise to respond to him within 30 seconds even after trying to get through the gatekeeper?
-Ross talks about his first cold calling experience and how he was sweating and did not want to do it but what he ended up telling himself that allowed him to just do it.
Sponsor for this episode
At Rise25, we’re committed to helping you connect with your Dream 100 referral partners, clients, and strategic partners through our done-for-you podcast solution.
We’re a professional podcast production agency that makes creating a podcast effortless. Since 2009, our proven system has helped thousands of B2B businesses build strong relationships with referral partners, clients, and audiences without doing the hard work.
What do you need to start a podcast?
When you use our proven system, all you need is an idea and a voice. We handle the strategy, production, and distribution – you just need to show up and talk.
The Rise25 podcasting solution is designed to help you build a profitable podcast. This requires a specific strategy, and we’ve got that down pat. We focus on making sure you have a direct path to ROI, which is the most important component. Plus, our podcast production company takes any heavy lifting of production and distribution off your plate.
We make distribution easy.
We’ll distribute each episode across more than 11 unique channels, including iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. We’ll also create copy for each episode and promote your show across social media.
Cofounders Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran credit podcasting as being the best thing they have ever done for their businesses. Podcasting connected them with the founders/CEOs of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, YPO, EO, Lending Tree, Freshdesk, and many more.
The relationships you form through podcasting run deep. Jeremy and John became business partners through podcasting. They have even gone on family vacations and attended weddings of guests who have been on the podcast.
Podcast production has a lot of moving parts and is a big commitment on our end; we only want to work with people who are committed to their business and to cultivating amazing relationships.
Are you considering launching a podcast to acquire partnerships, clients, and referrals? Would you like to work with a podcast agency that wants you to win?
Contact us now at [email protected] or book a call at rise25.com/bookcall.
Rise25 Cofounders, Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran, have been podcasting and advising about podcasting since 2008.
Insider Stories from Top Leaders & Entrepreneurs…
![Inventright: How did Stephen get a deal with Disney and distribution with Walmart and 7-Eleven? with Stephen Key [Sales and Revenue]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/stephenkeyprofilepic.png)
Inventright: How did Stephen get a deal with Disney and distribution with Walmart and 7-Eleven? with Stephen Key [Sales and Revenue]
Stephen Key was able to land a three-year worldwide exclusive deal with Disney, allowing his company to stock guitar picks with Disney images in Walmart and 7-Eleven. It eventually lead to an endorsement by the famous musician Taylor Swift.
Watch this interview as he talks about some of lows and highs:
-He talks about when he felt he was not pulling his weight around the house before his product hit it big.
-What happened when Stephen told his dad he was going to be an artist?
– How did he end up getting distribution in 7-11? You could try this method also.
![Wistia: Should you act like a big company or be honest with your customers when you are still small? with Chris Savage [Big Lessons Big Mistakes]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/chrissavageprofilepic.png)
Wistia: Should you act like a big company or be honest with your customers when you are still small? with Chris Savage [Big Lessons Big Mistakes]
Chris Savage is Cofounder and CEO of Wistia . He was named BusinessWeek Top 25 Entrepreneur 25 or Under.
Listen to this interview as he talks about some of lows and highs of running Wistia:
-Have you tried to get a big client and they did not call you back?
Listen to why PBS did not return Wistia calls early on after their initial meeting.
(*they did become a customer 4 years later!)
![Dude Wipes: How did an A** wipe for guys get distribution through Walgreens -with Brian Wilkin [Sales and Revenue]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/brianwilkinprofilepic.png)
Dude Wipes: How did an A** wipe for guys get distribution through Walgreens -with Brian Wilkin [Sales and Revenue]
Brian Wilkin, cofounder of Dude Wipes, talks about how they are changing an industry one dude at a time with their A** wipes for guys.
How did cold calling lead to distribution through Walgreens?
How did a Sam’s club trip by cofounder Sean Riley lead to a whole apartment of 5 guys using baby wipes?
![Liam Martin : How does the CoFounder of TimeDoctor and Staff.com master productivity even though he is NOT naturally productive? [Productivity]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/liammartinprofilepic1.png)
Liam Martin : How does the CoFounder of TimeDoctor and Staff.com master productivity even though he is NOT naturally productive? [Productivity]
What did Liam’s girlfriend do because he did not have a productivity system?
Liam Martin is Founder of staff.com and timedoctor.com . He talks about how he is not productive naturally but puts systems in place that forces him to be productive.
Click to Watch Liam’s Interview in order to find out:
-Listen at the end when he talks about the easy win (takes 2min) you can do to get on track with your productivity.
-You will never guess Liam’s view on cell phones.
-Listen for the story about his girlfriend (It is classic!). You will understand why a productivity tool was burned into his brain.
![[Top Author Series – Inspiration] Hal Elrod: TWO rock bottoms.](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/halelrodpropersizeprofilepic.jpeg)
[Top Author Series – Inspiration] Hal Elrod: TWO rock bottoms.
Hal Elrod is the author of the #1 bestselling book “The Miracle Morning, and he is one of the top Youth, College, and Corporate speakers in the country.
-What were the 2 rock bottoms Hal had in his life?
– How did he double his income?
For much more click below to watch! [Video & mp3 included]
![IdeaMensch: Pig Farming & Big Hiring Mistake -with Mario Schulzke [Big Lessons Big Mistakes]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/marioschulzkeprofilepic1.jpeg)
IdeaMensch: Pig Farming & Big Hiring Mistake -with Mario Schulzke [Big Lessons Big Mistakes]
Mario is founder of IdeaMensch where they feature text interviews with people such as ..seth godin, craig newmark, daniel pink and many more.
Click below to watch full video and listen…
![Janine Shepherd: Olympic athlete told she would never walk again. [Inspiration / Overcome Challenges]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/janineshepheredprofilepic.jpg)
Janine Shepherd: Olympic athlete told she would never walk again. [Inspiration / Overcome Challenges]
Janine Shepherd’s story reads like the plot of a Hollywood movie. A champion cross-country skier in training for the Winter Olympics and her life was altered. Doctors told her she would never walk again.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- What did Janine do after the doctors told her she would never walk again.
- If you remember one thing from this interview then make sure to listen to when she talks about the hills. Janine Shepherd is a best-selling author of Never Tell Me Never (which was also turned into a movie) she is an internationally renowned speaker who travels extensively in Australia and all over the world sharing her story with others.
FUN FACT:
Janine likes to fly airplanes upside down.
Business Mentors, Tools, Books mentioned:
Never Tell Me Never
A little background about Janine:
A champion cross country skier in training for the winter Olympics, her life was altered when she was run over by a truck during a training bicycle ride to the Blue Mountains.
Her neck and back were broken in six places, and her right arm, collarbone and five ribs fractured. Her right leg had been ripped open, she had sustained head injuries and massive internal injuries. She had severe lacerations to her abdominal area and had lost five litres of blood. The bleeding alone was enough to kill her.
Doctors warned her parents that she was not expected to survive her ordeal. Even if by some small chance she recovered, she would never walk again.
Coming to terms with her shattered Olympic dreams, refusing to believe what expert medical staff were telling her about her chances of any kind of recovery, Janine focused every part of her being on healing her broken body and crushed morale.
Her fighting spirit was rekindled watching small planes flying overhead. She made a decision: “ If I can’t walk, I’ll fly.” And fly she did. While still covered in a full body plaster cast, Janine was lifted into an aircraft for her first flight. That moment changed her life forever.
Within a year she had her private pilot’s licence. Despite remaining a partial paraplegic and with many physical challenges still ahead, she battled on to gain her commercial pilots licence, her Instrument rating, her twin engine rating, and her Instructor’s rating. She then went on to become a fully qualified aerobatics instructor.
And all the while she pushed her body to mend itself, forced her legs to walk again, step by painful step. Although doctors said she would never have children, Janine says her greatest achievement is the three young children she now has. She has since gone on to finish her University degree in Physical Education.
Janine’s story of defying the odds and winning is both moving and inspiring. The title of her bestselling book, ‘Never Tell Me Never,’ says it all. Janine has since written two more books, ‘Dare to Fly’, which was prompted by overwhelming public reaction to her first book, and ‘Reaching for Stars’, which was released in November 1998.
Janine’s autobiographies have become classics in the survivor genre and have been best-sellers. Janine’s life story has been recently made into a feature film, also entitled Never Tell Me Never, starring well known Australian actress Claudia Karvan, and tells of her journey to hell and back.
Today, Janine is much in demand as one of Australia’s most sought after inspirational speakers. She travels extensively in Australia and overseas sharing her story with others.
Janine has recently been named as one of only ten recipients of the ‘Outstanding Young Persons of the World’ award for 1998 from Junior Chamber International and in 1999 was named an AustralianAchiever by the National Australia Day Council. Janine has recently served on the board of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), the youngest and only female director. She is also the patron of the Australasian Spinal Research Trust and is committed to helping find a cure for spinal cord injury in the near future.
Janine was named in the 2001 Australia Day honours list when she was appointed as a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia.
Countless Australians have been captivated by the inspiring story of this remarkable young woman and her story of incredible courage and strength. It is a testament to the power of the human spirit and one that will move and inspire all.
Sponsor for this episode
At Rise25, we’re committed to helping you connect with your Dream 100 referral partners, clients, and strategic partners through our done-for-you podcast solution.
We’re a professional podcast production agency that makes creating a podcast effortless. Since 2009, our proven system has helped thousands of B2B businesses build strong relationships with referral partners, clients, and audiences without doing the hard work.
What do you need to start a podcast?
When you use our proven system, all you need is an idea and a voice. We handle the strategy, production, and distribution – you just need to show up and talk.
The Rise25 podcasting solution is designed to help you build a profitable podcast. This requires a specific strategy, and we’ve got that down pat. We focus on making sure you have a direct path to ROI, which is the most important component. Plus, our podcast production company takes any heavy lifting of production and distribution off your plate.
We make distribution easy.
We’ll distribute each episode across more than 11 unique channels, including iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. We’ll also create copy for each episode and promote your show across social media.
Cofounders Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran credit podcasting as being the best thing they have ever done for their businesses. Podcasting connected them with the founders/CEOs of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, YPO, EO, Lending Tree, Freshdesk, and many more.
The relationships you form through podcasting run deep. Jeremy and John became business partners through podcasting. They have even gone on family vacations and attended weddings of guests who have been on the podcast.
Podcast production has a lot of moving parts and is a big commitment on our end; we only want to work with people who are committed to their business and to cultivating amazing relationships.
Are you considering launching a podcast to acquire partnerships, clients, and referrals? Would you like to work with a podcast agency that wants you to win?
Contact us now at [email protected] or book a call at rise25.com/bookcall.
Rise25 Cofounders, Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran, have been podcasting and advising about podcasting since 2008.
Insider Stories from Top Leaders & Entrepreneurs…
![MoldingBox CEO: Jordan Guernsey diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma & the best thing that happened. [Inspiration & Overcome Challenges]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/jordanguernseyprofilepic.jpeg)
MoldingBox CEO: Jordan Guernsey diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma & the best thing that happened. [Inspiration & Overcome Challenges]
Jordan is founder of Molding Box a logistics and transportation company that has grown to a multimillion dollar a year company and has gained several recognitions in the Inc 500. He started it in his moms basement in 2006.
He was nominated twice for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year & was the youngest person on Utah Business list of 40 under 40 .
Listen to this interview to hear how Jordan handled In April 2012 when he was diagnosed with stage 3 Melanoma and how he looks at Cancer as the best thing that has ever happened to him.
Hear Jordan’s journey and the hard decision he had to make in his life and business after getting sick.
Molding Box was founded in November of 2005, as a simplified outsourcing solution. Providing its customers with flexible printing solutions, scalable shipping and handling services, as well as, disc media production.
It all started when Jordan Guernsey decided to branch out from a previous employer. He moved back into his parent’s house and set up shop in their basement, armed with only a credit card and a blessing. Once Molding Box started racking up clients, the company faced a new problem- financing a growing business. Trusting his idea would take off, Jordan put everything he had, a Visa with a $12,000 limit and $500 in cash into his company. His gamble paid off, within the first year Molding Box had eight employees all working in his parent’s basement. Molding Box started to take on a life of its own.
Sponsor for this episode
At Rise25, we’re committed to helping you connect with your Dream 100 referral partners, clients, and strategic partners through our done-for-you podcast solution.
We’re a professional podcast production agency that makes creating a podcast effortless. Since 2009, our proven system has helped thousands of B2B businesses build strong relationships with referral partners, clients, and audiences without doing the hard work.
What do you need to start a podcast?
When you use our proven system, all you need is an idea and a voice. We handle the strategy, production, and distribution – you just need to show up and talk.
The Rise25 podcasting solution is designed to help you build a profitable podcast. This requires a specific strategy, and we’ve got that down pat. We focus on making sure you have a direct path to ROI, which is the most important component. Plus, our podcast production company takes any heavy lifting of production and distribution off your plate.
We make distribution easy.
We’ll distribute each episode across more than 11 unique channels, including iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. We’ll also create copy for each episode and promote your show across social media.
Cofounders Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran credit podcasting as being the best thing they have ever done for their businesses. Podcasting connected them with the founders/CEOs of P90x, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Rx Bars, YPO, EO, Lending Tree, Freshdesk, and many more.
The relationships you form through podcasting run deep. Jeremy and John became business partners through podcasting. They have even gone on family vacations and attended weddings of guests who have been on the podcast.
Podcast production has a lot of moving parts and is a big commitment on our end; we only want to work with people who are committed to their business and to cultivating amazing relationships.
Are you considering launching a podcast to acquire partnerships, clients, and referrals? Would you like to work with a podcast agency that wants you to win?
Contact us now at [email protected] or book a call at rise25.com/bookcall.
Rise25 Cofounders, Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran, have been podcasting and advising about podcasting since 2008.
Insider Stories from Top Leaders & Entrepreneurs…
![Abel James: How Fat Burning Man podcast reached #1 in Health in itunes and was a six figure business after one year. [Sales and Revenue]](https://www.inspiredinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/abeljameprofilepic.jpeg)
Abel James: How Fat Burning Man podcast reached #1 in Health in itunes and was a six figure business after one year. [Sales and Revenue]
Abel James is Creator of the podcast Fat Burning Man that reached #1 in Health in multiple countries across the world, beating out behemoths like Jillian Michaels with just a microphone at his desk. He Built it into a 6-figure business around the podcast within its first year.
Listen to this interview to hear how Abel James did it and helped someone else do it to and the question he will not answer at the end….
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