Business Lessons from RideTech - with Bret Voelkel - EP234
In episode 234 of the 365 Driven Podcast, Tony welcomes Bret Voelkel, the founder of Air Ride Technologies, which later rebranded as Ridetech, and was eventually acquired by Fox Factory in 2019. Now in his retirement, Bret owns four businesses, and shares the hard lessons and wisdom with entrepreneurs, and those aspiring to build a business.
Through building and owning multiple companies, and going through the trials and tribulations that come with starting a business, Bret learned some difficult lessons along the way. He shares his advice and tips for maintaining relationships with your consumers, the significance of great branding, the necessity of outsourcing, what to expect when putting your business on the market, and much more.
Key Highlights
- The lessons Brett has learned from the companies he worked for or built
- You are who you surround yourself with, and knowing this can change your life and your business
- One of Bret’s first business lessons involving a lawsuit with another company
- Why a patent is just a marketing device
- How to grow and maintain being number one
- Bret’s story of his 6 year old daughter creating his company logo
- Why you should outsource and why you can't afford not to
- Bret’s advice to new business owners
Connect with Bret:
Bret's website
Facebook
Connect with Tony:
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
Overcoming Trials with Triumph - with Patti Katter - EP233
In this episode of the 365 Driven podcast, Tony welcomes Patti Katter. Patti is the host of the Podcast Wake Up With Patti Katter, a podcast with a wealth of inspiring and motivational stories from others that have overcome tremendous difficulties. She is also the spouse of a US Military Veteran who was severely wounded in war, and became his caregiver at 33 years old. Through advocating for her husband and getting him the care he needed, Patti found that one of life’s greatest joys is helping others.
Patti and Tony discuss the significance in finding your purpose through genuinely wanting to help others. This will lead you to more success than chasing dollars ever will. Finding fulfillment in connecting with other people will build your legacy and lead you on a path of a purpose driven life.
Key Highlights
- Patti and Tony discuss why we are so lucky to live in America and the importance of being patriotic
- Patti shares her story of learning about her husband’s injury while serving in the US Military while in Iraq, and his diagnosis of a head injury, which led to Patti being his caregiver and advocating for veterans to get the help they need.
- Tony stresses the importance of attributing a dollar amount to the tasks you do daily to make sure you are paying yourself appropriately in your business.
- Patti highlights the significance in rooting yourself in helping others to find your purpose.
Connect with Patti:
Patti's website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
Connect with Tony:
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
The Power of Getting Specific - with Mark Drager - EP232
Mark Drager is a pro-conversationalist, host, and moderator. He brings energy, wit, vulnerability, and insightful questions to connect extraordinary people with engaged audiences. He's the host of the We Do Hard Things Podcast - a show about facing fears, taking big risks, and chasing down dreams.
With an impressive background that includes working with NBA players, launching startups, transforming international brands, and founding a marketing agency, Mark is here today to share the lessons he learned along the way. Listen in as Mark shares his story of going from being on social assistance and barely having enough to get by, to the success he has found today.
Mark shares the importance of getting specific with your messaging, and how you can help others with what you have to offer. You don't want to miss the value Mark is sharing with the 365 Driven society in this episode.
Connect with Mark:
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
How To Confront Your Resistance - with Jeramiah Solven - EP230
Jeramiah Solven is a high-performance coach and the entrepreneur behind the leadership training company, “Conquer Academy”. He is a former Army Ranger Officer who is versed in the grit, discipline, mental toughness, and leadership it takes to win at war, business, and going after your goals. He coaches others on how to defeat their excuses and conquer their goals. Jeramiah has coached hundreds of people to success, including CEOs, aviators, and billion-dollar CEOs. He has been featured on platforms like Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com and TEDx. Beyond his coaching and speaking career, he is an extreme long-distance runner, MMA fighter, and author of the Amazon #1 Best-Selling Fitness E-Book, The Whole Man Project.
In this episode of 365 Driven, Jeramiah explains his unique approach to setting and reaching goals. This involves being clear on what you are avoiding, address it, and craft your goals around that. Addressing your vices and digging deep to find your big “why”, are all a part of Jeramiah’s method. You don’t want to miss these mental hacks!
Connect with Jeramiah:
Connect with Tony:
From Fired to Focused - with John Tarnoff - EP 229
John Tarnoff is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who supports mid and late-career professionals in defining, planning, and achieving more meaningful and sustainable careers. Having been fired from 39% of jobs during his 35 years as a film producer, studio executive and tech entrepreneur, he learned how to turn setbacks into successes. He reinvented his own career at 50, earning a master’s degree in counseling psychology to share his career lessons with others.
Since leaving entertainment in 2010, John has coached individuals and groups, including Bank of America, Bridgewater Assoc., Levi-Strauss, Softbank, TD Ameritrade, and Thrive Global. He has been named a Top Influencer in Aging by PBS/NextAvenue.
John is the author of the best-selling book, Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50, and is here today on the 365 Driven podcast to share his lessons on career transition in your 50’s and beyond. John and Tony discuss how the events of 2020 have changed the traditional office setting, and what is expected looking forward.
Connect with John:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
John's book: Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50
Savage Marketing Tactics - with Jeff J Hunter - EP228
Jeff J Hunter is known as "The King of Outsourcing." He founded VA Staffer, a virtual assistant and marketing agency that helps entrepreneurs and start ups build and scale remote teams to dominate their category. Jeff is the creator of the CORE Branding Method, and host of the "Savage Marketer Podcast."
In this episode, Jeff is here to tell you to let go of the idea that you have to make everyone happy. By being your authentic and true self, you will attract your ideal customers. Jeff shares the pillars of his signature CORE branding method, and what it means to be a savage marketer.
Connect with Jeff:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
Win by Supporting Your Competition - with Trevor Doelling - EP226
Trevor Doelling built the company Texas Speed and Performance, along with his business partner back in 2003. He has a passion for cars and racing, and figured out how to turn his passion into profit, and go from 0 to 8 figures.
On today's episode, Trevor shares all about the secret to a successful partnership with a friend or family member, why you should support your competition, how to spot red flags in customers, and the process of ultimately having your business acquired.
Whether you are in the automotive world, or a completely different space, you don't want to miss Trevor's deep dive into leadership principles, branding, marketing, and positioning.
Connect with Trevor:
Texas Speed Website
Trevor's Facebook
Trevor's Instagram
From Homeless to Heartfelt Leader - with Stephen Scoggins - EP225
Stephen Scoggins is an award-winning, multi-million-dollar serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and creator of The Transform U Playbook, a proprietary Life Mastery System dedicated to guiding others toward lasting breakthroughs in any area of life. His thought leadership has been featured all over the country in notable outlets such as EO Fire, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Thrive Global, and many more.
Listen in as Stephen tells his story and experience with over three decades of setbacks, failures, breakdowns, losses, successes, and comebacks. His journey has come with a wealth of lessons along the way, and he is here to share that on this episode.
Connect with Stephen:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
LInkedIn
Become an Avenger Against Authority - with Jason Sisneros - EP224
Jason Sisneros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, business architect, stand-up comic, best-selling author, and host of the Bald Avenger Podcast. Jason is passionate about inspiring others to live with purpose. In a world where we are being driven against each other, he believes the most powerful thing we can do is lift each other up.
Listen in as Jason shares about how his difficult past led to him to a mission of easing the suffering of others and giving choice to the choice-less. Jason encourages us to have courage, question, and think for ourselves before it is too late.
Connect with Jason:
Awakening Your Inner Master - with Princeton Clark - EP 223
Princeton Clark has been an entrepreneur for 20 years and is the Founder/CEO of Evolved Mastery, a coaching and training system. His story involves abuse, struggling with deep depression, abusing drugs and alcohol, to a failed suicide attempt. From that day, Princeton's perspective on life was forever changed. His mission and passion is to help others to find their purpose and begin a journey of self-mastery. He is the author of the book "Awakening Your Inner Master: The Journey of Self-Mastery", host of the Evolved Mastery Podcast, and he will be joining us as a guest speaker at our upcoming event in Tucson, Arizona.
Listen in as Princeton shares his story, and challenges you to begin on a path of self-mastery. You won't want to miss his insight and perspective on how to find your power and purpose, and keep the fire going.
Connect with Princeton:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Grab a paperback copy of "Awakening Your Inner Master: The Journey of Self-Mastery."
Follow Tony on Instagram: @365Driven
To learn more about our upcoming 365 Driven event taking place in Tucson, Arizona November 17-19, click here.