En Factor Podcast Rebecca White

In this week’s En Factor episode, we are thrilled to welcome Jake Halusic to the show. Jake is a serial entrepreneur and currently the Founder and CEO of Trofeo, a Microsoft Cloud AI partner that focuses on Microsoft Azure and connects businesses with the cloud platform to support their business goals and bring them lasting value throughout all levels of the business. Jake, who originally graduated from The University of Tampa, discusses the value of mentorship as an entrepreneur and the importance of building a network early on in your career. We also gather his insights on the importance of a strong company culture and identifying gaps in the markets to recognize and capitalize upon opportunities and achieve success for your business. Tune in for a plethora of insightful and inspiring tips that will help guide you to entrepreneurial and professional success! 
Key Words: Technology Entrepreneurship, CEO

In this week’s episode of the En Factor, we are joined by Lara Jones, a renowned speaker and author on grit and resilience who is the Creator of the Global G.R.I.T. System. Lara shares her powerful G.R.I.T. System through her book “Hunt or Be Hunted”, which includes four essential components: Get It Done, Reframe Thinking, Impact Others, and Take Responsibility. We take a deep dive into how the Grit Type Indicator can help you understand your level of grit in various situations and identify areas for growth. Join us for an inspiring conversation journey on overcoming challenges and building a personal brand as well as a culture of excellence that will motivate you to lead like a legend, and take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level. 
Key Words: Resilience, Entrepreneurial mindset

In this week’s episode of the En Factor we welcome Ashley Stark, founder of Peri Hair Care. From studying marketing at Purdue University, to specializing in the marketing field at Angie’s List, to getting involved with the hair care industry and starting her own venture in Indianapolis that simultaneously focuses on hair health and scalp health. Ashley discusses how she discovered a gap in the hair product market that led to her starting Peri Hair and developing trichology-backed shampoo, conditioner, and serum that are safe for any color of hair while being all natural. Tune in to gain some insight on Ashley’s experiences on entering a saturated market, marketing, networking, and balancing a very busy schedule as an entrepreneur and a mother.
Key Words: Women in entrepreneurship, Product Development

Join us in this enlightening episode of the En Factor with Kyle Mau, CEO and founder of HireUA. Kyle’s entrepreneurial journey is a unique one, starting from a successful dating advice blog to launching an olive oil venture, and eventually founding HireUA to connect the rich talent pool of Ukraine with all sorts of Western companies. In our conversation, he shares his insights on leveraging the Ukrainian workforce to create cost-effective hiring solutions for Western businesses, as well as the challenges of scaling a business, managing a remote team, and the importance of building a strong company culture. Join us and learn a plethora of lessons from Kyle regarding leadership, dealing with uncertainty and failure, the importance of sales, and balancing work and your health.
Key Words: Scaling Companies, Leadership

Join us for our conversation with Niklas Dorn, co-founder and CEO of Filestage, a leading software company revolutionizing content review and approval processes. With a Master's degree in Electronic Media and a passion for marketing and remote collaboration, Niklas shares insights into the journey of building Filestage and addressing critical gaps in the marketing tech stack. Discover how Filestage is empowering teams worldwide to streamline content workflows and collaboration, all while balancing the demands of entrepreneurship and family life.
Key Words: CEO, Marketing

Join us for this week’s enlightening conversation with Megan McShane, who is the founder and Chief Operating Officer of Your Best Life Now. Megan shares her experiences in the professional training and coaching industry and how she started her own venture, which is a high-level networking group for entrepreneurs that offers coaching, networking opportunities, and bucket list trips. Listen in to discover how Megan and Your Best Life Now are helping entrepreneurs of all types grow their businesses while creating a balanced and fulfilling life for their clients.