School for Startups Radio

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School for Startups Radio

On 60 AmFm stations around the US, the show argues that anyone can be a successful entrepreneur when they forget creativity, risk, and passion! Join host Jim Beach, bestselling McGraw-Hill Author for his SBA award winning nationally syndicated radio show. Copy an idea, execute it better, start with less than $5,000 and reserve passion for family & religion.

  1. 7 HR. AGO

    February 27, 2025 – Launching Consumer Brands Dr. James Richardson and Kindr Jody R. Weiss

    Dr. James Richardson – Founder of Premium Growth Solutions and Author of Ramping Your Brand: How to Ride the Killer CPG Growth Curve Dr. James Richardson  is  founder  of  Premium  Growth  Solutions,  a  strategic planning  consultancy  for  early-stage  consumer-packaged goods brands. As a professionally trained cultural anthropologist turned business strategist, he has helped more than 75 CPG brands with their strategic planning, including brands owned by Coca-Cola  Venturing  and  Emerging  Brands,  The  Hershey  Company, General Mills, Kraft Foods, ConAgra Brands, and Frito-Lay as well as emerging brands such as Once Upon a Farm, Mother Kombucha, Bobby Sue’s Nuts, Rebel Creamery, zaca recovery, and others. He also hosts his own podcast—Startup Confidential. His thoughts appear regularly in industry publications such as Foodnavigator.Jody R. Weiss – Director of Development at the Kindr Foundation Jody R. Weiss is a social activist and serial social entrepreneur with a special focus on the transformation of consciousness through the lens of human rights. In her early career, Jody was a sports agent at International Management Group (IMG), representing 45 elite athletes such as Bill Rogers, Rob de Castella, Zola Budd, and Greta Waitz. For Mazda Motors, she signed Jackie Joyner, Flo Jo, Ben Johnson, Evelyn Ashford, Willie Banks, Ingrid Kristensen and other international stars to a multi-national track and field team with 213 athletes from 16 countries competing. At IMG, she learned how to package an “intellectual property” for greater global impact. In 2002, Jody launched PeaceKeeper™ Cause-Metics™ and served as the company’s CEO. PeaceKeeper was one of the first cosmetics companies to offer 75%+ organic ingredients and to give donations to urgent human rights issues globally. PeaceKeeper was sold in 500+ stores, including Henri Bendel, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, ABC Planet & Home, Whole Foods, Wegmans, Sprouts, and many other retailers around the globe. Jody sourced organic ingredients from a biodynamic farm in Satara, India for her brand and gave the farmers a second source of income. Jody is an Operating Partner to Chloe Capital, a fund and accelerator designed to deploy capital to diverse female entrepreneurs. The fund has had four M&A’s and the accelerator is so effective that women on average raise $2m. Jody is also the Founder of Women Funding the World, which is designed to galvanize women and men to increase the amount of funding going to diverse women founders from under 3% to 10% by 2035. Jody has studied meditation since 1974 to gain a deeper understanding of techniques in non-duality and consciousness. She teaches these techniques, which are at the intersection of business, personal well-being and the transformation of consciousness, to people interested in experiencing themselves more deeply… and to see that we are profoundly interdependent.

    54 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    February 21, 2025 – Seal Leadership Andrew Pence and Becoming More Dianna Kokoszka

    Andrew Pence – Founding Partner of TRIDIS Leadership and the Co-Author of Bullets, Basketballs, and Boardrooms: Supercharge Your Leadership: Triangulating the Best Leadership Strategies from the US Navy Seals, Professional Sports, and Executive Business Andrew Pence, co-author of Bullets, Basketballs, and Boardrooms: Triangulating the Best Leadership Strategies from the U.S. Navy Seals, Professional Sports, and Executive Business, is a co-founder of the consulting firm TRIDIS Leadership. Andrew Pence is a decorated retired U.S. Navy SEAL Captain with over 30 years of military service. During his time in the military, Andrew developed a keen ability to build high performance teams, solve complex problems, and deliver superior results under pressure in rapidly changing environments. Today, Andrew combines these esteemed skills with a reputation for achieving results, developing leaders, and improving organizational effectiveness. For the last four years, he served as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for the Naval Special Warfare community, the world’s premier maritime special operations force comprising over ten thousand persons. Andrew has served as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) for multiple organizations as well as the Chief Executive Officer (Commanding Officer) of a Navy SEAL team. An ICF (International Coaching Federation) accredited leadership coach, Andrew holds three master’s degrees, and is a fourth year PhD candidate in Leadership Studies at the University of San Diego. Martial arts are Andrew’s personal passion; he holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and tae kwon do, and travels nationally supporting his son’s jiu jitsu competition career. Inspired and most centered in nature, Andrew and his family reside in Montana.Dianna Kokoszka – Be Hero of Your Own Life and Author of Becoming More – You Can’t Get to Better Until You Get to Different Dianna Kokoszka is an Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, Investor, and Mentor. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the business world, developing many leaders during her longevity. Recognized as one of the top 25 business coaches in the U.S. as well as Entrepreneur of the year 4 times and businesswoman of the year 3 times plus nominated as best business Podcast through Women in Podcasting is living proof she loves to add value to people. Dedicating over 14 years as CEO of Keller Williams Realty International MAPS Coaching and Training, she played a pivotal role in propelling the company to becoming the largest and most profitable coaching enterprise in the real estate industry. Growing gross revenues from losing money to over 500 Million dollars. In addition, she helped take the company to the number one training company in the world 5 years straight placing them in the Hall of Fame for Training by T125. She authored the program BOLD: Business Objective a Life by Design in 2009, when the economy and real estate industry were plummeting. Over 175,000 salespeople, mortgage lenders, and leaders attended stating the course saved their careers. Kokoszka is an NLP practitioner, certified John Maxwell Coach, certified E-Myth consultant, a member of Strategic Coach, a board member of John C. Maxwell Leadership Foundation, and owner of Dk Businesses, and Dynamic Growth Collective. Kokoszka has been mentored by Dr. John C. Maxwell for over 28 years and travels alongside John and his team to numerous countries, engaging directly with Presidents and Prime Ministers incorporating value-based training into their educational system. Kokoszka’s bestselling book “Becoming More – You Can’t Get to Better Until You Get to Different” gives the reader a model to train their brain to a new way of thinking, doing having and giving, taking them from the current story of their life to living a new story. A story of success in business, relationships, and life allowing them to leave a legacy they are proud of.

    54 min

  3. FEB 19

    February 19, 2025 – Kasheesh Fin Tech App Samuel Miller and Hal Elrod Miracle Morning

    Samuel Miller – CEO and Co Founder of Kasheesh Samuel Miller is an accomplished entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a passion for building companies that drive social impact. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Kasheesh, a cutting-edge fintech platform, Sam is revolutionizing how people manage their finances, combining payments innovation with the desire to give consumers better purchasing options using the credit and cash they already have. Kasheesh was born in COVID out of a need for smarter payment options during the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) boom in 2021.  While BNPL offered convenience, it often came with a cost – credit hits and more difficulty budgeting for the future. Sam’s career has spanned multiple sectors, including FinTech, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Real Estate Technology (RE Tech), and Lifestyle Brands, where he has been instrumental in scaling some of the world’s most successful startups.Hal Elrod – Founder & CEO of The Miracle Morning and Author of the The Miracle Morning (Updated and Expanded Edition): The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) Hal Elrod is on a mission to Elevate the Consciousness of Humanity, One Person at a Time. As the author of one of the highest rated books on Amazon, “The Miracle Morning” (which has been translated into 37 languages, has over 3,000 five-star reviews and has impacted the lives of over 2,000,000 people in more than 70 countries)… he is doing exactly that. What’s incredible is that Hal literally died at age 20. His car was hit head-on by a drunk driver at 70 miles per hour, his heart stopped beating for 6 minutes, he broke 11 bones and woke up after being in a coma for 6 days to be told by his doctors that he would probably never walk again. Not only did Hal walk, he ran a 52-mile ultra-marathon and went on to became a hall of fame business achiever, international keynote speaker, author, and grateful husband & father-all before he turned 30. Then, in November of 2016, Hal nearly died again – his kidneys, lungs, and heart were failing, and he was diagnosed with a rare, and very aggressive form of cancer and given a 30% chance of living. After enduring the most difficult year of his life, Hal is now cancer-free and furthering his mission as the founder of The Miracle Morning book series, host of the “Achieve Your Goals” podcast, creator of the Best Year Ever [Blueprint] LIVE event, and Executive Producer of The Miracle Morning MOVIE – a documentary that reveals the morning rituals of some of the world’s most successful people. Hal is grateful to be alive and living his mission alongside his wife and their two young children in Austin, TX.

    54 min

  4. FEB 17

    February 17, 2025 – Membership.io Stu McLaren and Bempathy Jill Robin Payne

    Stu McLaren – Co-Founder of Membership.io Stu McLaren is the go-to expert for turning passion into profit through membership businesses. As the founder of The Membership Experience and co-founder of Membership.io, Stu has helped thousands of entrepreneurs create recurring revenue and thriving communities by leveraging his proven membership strategies. With over a decade of experience, he’s helped thousands scale their membership programs and grow their impact across the globe. Stu’s insights have empowered countless creators, coaches, and business owners to shift from unpredictable income streams to stable, scalable, and sustainable revenue models. Through his popular program The Membership Experience, Stu has taught actionable frameworks that consistently deliver results for entrepreneurs across industries. Stu brings a wealth of knowledge, engaging storytelling, and actionable advice to the Membership space. He’s passionate about empowering individuals to work smarter, not harder and loves to dive deep into topics like audience engagement, retention strategies, and creating value-driven communities that keep members coming back. Beyond business, Stu is a dedicated philanthropist, co-founding Village Impact, a nonprofit that builds schools and provides education for children in rural Kenya. His mission-driven approach inspires others to build businesses that not only thrive financially but also create meaningful social impact.Jill Robin Payne – Author of Bempathy® Simplifying Communication by Looking at the Third Side of the Coin Jill was the first student from her college to intern at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. She interned at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston for her master’s degree. While working at Bellaire Hospital in Houston she authored a guide for positive rehabilitative activities for the emotionally and physically challenged. During her over 40 years of work experience in the mental health field, she has given numerous lectures, taught college-level Behavior Modification as an adjunct professor, is an author who continues managing a diverse practice. She is heard on all social media outlets plus local and national radio and television stations commenting on the intersection of current events and social psychology. Jill is a member of the American Counseling Association, Houston Alumnae Chapter of ZTA, Texas State Society and a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreational Therapy from Longwood University and a master’s degree in clinical/counseling psychology with honors from Houston Christian University. Jill’s practice is devoted to advancing the notion that seeking advice for mental health is as important as seeking advice for physical health. With a background in Pilates certification, reiki mastery, an undergraduate degree in recreation therapy, and a master’s in psychology, she developed a concept that she copyrighted and trademarked as Bempathy® – a term she herself coined. Bempathy® represents a unique approach to communication and social skills, combining banter with empathy to build and maintain harmonious reciprocal relationships. All of Jill’s work and efforts stem directly from the heart. Her passion is to ‘Spread the Goodness’ using the synergy of mind, body, and Bempathy®.

    55 min

  5. FEB 14

    February 14, 2025 – Leading for Wellness Patricia Grabarek and Career Passion Pattie Dale Tye

    Patricia Grabarek – Co-Founder of Workr Beeing and Author of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives Patricia Grabarek, PhD, is the co-founder of Workr Beeing, co-author of “Leading for Wellness,” and a seasoned Industrial/Organizational Psychologist specializing in workplace wellness, organizational culture, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development. With a background in both consulting and internal roles, Dr. Grabarek has led people analytics and talent management initiatives for more than 60 organizations across various industries. Her work focuses on research-based strategies to improve well-being, retention, performance, and diversity efforts. Named one of Culture Amp’s Top 25 Emerging Culture Creators for 2024, Dr. Grabarek’s insights have appeared in The Los Angeles Times, CBS News, and CBC Radio. She holds a PhD and MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Penn State and a BA in Psychology from UCLA.Pattie Dale Tye – Author of Ordinary to Extraordinary: Achieving Remarkable Career Success through Passion, Purpose, and Preparation Pattie Dale is a C-suite veteran with almost 4 decades of experience leading companies to new heights and course-correcting businesses in need. Pattie Dale has an extensive track record of success with some of the most recognized brands in the world. She spent over a decade with AT&T, leading sales and operations for the company’s largest accounts. In her time with Humana, Pattie Dale was instrumental in the company’s multibillion-dollar Large Employer Segment. Embracing innovations in telemedicine and Humana’s digital wellness platform, Pattie Dale is credited with returning profitability to this portion of the organization’s business. Working in tandem with the CDC, Pattie Dale spearheaded regulatory advancements in Medicare and Medicaid for Humana Members.

    54 min

  6. FEB 12

    February 12, 2025 – AI Museums Next Decentrum Hussein Hallak and Business Ghost Emily Crookston

    Hussein Hallak- Founder and CEO of Next Decentrum Hussein Hallak is a serial entrepreneur and thought leader with over 25 years of experience in emerging branding, tech, gamification, and education. As the Founder and CEO of Next Decentrum, he is leading a world-class team that is revolutionizing how businesses and cultural institutions harness the power of AI innovation and immersive technology. At Next Decentrum, we’re proud to bring projects like Momentable, a platform designed to democratize art and culture through immersive, interactive experiences. Gamifai, our AI-powered gamification solution drives deeper engagement with audiences through rewards and challenges.Emily Crookston – Owner of The Pocket PhD and the Author of Unwritten: The Thought Leader’s Guide to Not Overthinking Your Business Book Emily Crookston is a best-selling business book ghostwriter, author, and developmental editor. She specializes in helping founders, experts, and business owners write a book that sells. As the Owner of The Pocket PhD, she creates and implements content strategies for self-published business book authors who are ready to find their best angle, align their current content, and prime their audience for the book. Her first book, Unwritten: The Thought Leader’s Guide to Not Overthinking Your Business Book, is out now. Emily is also a former philosophy professor, speaker, and podcast guest. When she’s not writing intensely, she’s most likely practicing yoga intensely. She lives for desserts topped with *real* whipped cream.

    54 min

  7. FEB 10

    February 10, 2025 – FinTech Entrepreneur Kevin White and Reducing Uncertainty Dr. Amar Bhide

    Kevin White – Founder & Managing Director of Exbo Group Kevin White co-founded Exbo Group in 2017. He has been the acting chief financial officer of over 20 growth stage companies including Whiteboard Advisors and Pinhook Bourbon. Kevin brings 15+ years of experience in M&A advisory, venture capital, and growth stage operations. He specializes in software, education technology, business services, and consumer products. Prior to Exbo, he worked as a Strategy Consultant at Ernst & Young where he supported large, multinational companies in M&A; most recently he worked on the merger of Dow Chemical and DuPont. During his tenure at EY he advised C-Suite executives, including the CFO of Morgan Stanley and the CEO of Bank of New York Mellon Markets, in areas of growth, restructuring, and analytics. Kevin also worked at Rethink Education, a Venture Capital firm, where he advised their portfolio companies during Series A fundraising. Kevin earned his MBA from Columbia Business School, an MS in Financial Analysis from Lehigh University, and a BS in Finance and Accounting from Lehigh University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York.Amar Bhide – Author of Uncertainty and Enterprise: Venturing Beyond the Known Amar Bhidé is a Professor of Health Policy at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and Professor of Business Emeritus at Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. He has researched and taught about innovation, entrepreneurship, and finance for over three decades. Bhidé is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a founding member of the Center on Capitalism and Society at Columbia, and a founding editor of Capitalism and Society. He is the author of A Call for Judgment: Sensible Finance for a Dynamic Economy; The Venturesome Economy: How Innovation Sustains Prosperity in a More Connected World; The Origin and Evolution of New Businesses; and Of Politics and Economic Reality. He has written numerous articles for the Harvard Business Review; The Wall Street Journal; The New York Times; the Financial Times; and Project Syndicate.

    54 min

  8. FEB 7

    February 7, 2025 – Sail to Scale Mona Sabet and Innovation Amer Iqbal

    Mona Sabet – Growth Stage Tech Advisor and Author of Sail to Scale: Steer Your Startup Clear of Mistakes from Launch to Exit Mona Sabet’s career spans over two decades in Silicon Valley at the vanguard of the technology industry. Leveraging her technical, legal and business background, Mona works with B2B technology companies through their early and growth stages, shaping their corporate strategy to help pave their way to successful outcomes, from acquisitions to IPOs. She has been called an indomitable force in scaling both businesses and communities. She has spent a career spanning over 25 years at the vanguard of the technology industry, steering numerous technology enterprises from their launch stage to exits, either by acquisitions or public offerings. Mona’s expertise is focused on growing businesses through a combination of relentless focus on scaling business operations, building global partnerships, and driving strategic acquisitions. Her book, Sail to Scale: Steering Startups Clear of Mistakes from Launch to Exit, co-authored with Heather Jerrehian and Maria Fernandez Guajardo, aims to help entrepreneurs navigate the range of conditions they’re likely to face on their journeys. Mona has held a number of executive roles at B2B technology companies including as Chief Corporate Development and Administration Officer at VulcanForms, Chief Corporate Strategy Officer at UserTesting and Corporate Vice President at Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ: CDNS). At VulcanForms, she orchestrates alignment among business operations, commercial activities and overarching financial objectives. Her leadership at UserTesting culminated in the company’s IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. Mona’s career also spans M&A roles, both at Cadence Design Systems and as Managing Partner at Tribal Advisors and Corporate Vice President. Beyond the C-suite, Mona serves on boards and advisory boards, championing the cause of startups and nurturing the ecosystems that sustain them. In addition to her corporate leadership, Mona co-founded the ChIPs Network, a global community for women in tech, law, and policy. She also founded and continues to lead HiPower, a vibrant community of leaders championing executive women poised to shape the future of technology and beyond.Amer Iqbal – Founder & CEO of 5 Ways to Innovate Amer has spent the last 20 years leading innovation at some of the world’s top companies including Meta (Facebook) and Deloitte Digital. He helps organisations think, act and behave more like a startup in order to reimagine their future in a digital economy. Amer Iqbal is an innovation consultant who has guided dozens of Fortune 500 companies to build the business of tomorrow. He is the author of the upcoming book The 5 Ways to Innovate and hosts the Riding the Wave of Innovation podcast. He has been interviewed as an expert on CNBC, has been featured on the Nasdaq billboard in Times Square and he was a finalist for 2011 Young Executive of the Year. His writing has been published in FastCompany, The Economic Times and WARC. As a keynote speaker, Amer has presented to over 20,000 people on some of the world’s largest conference stages.

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On 60 AmFm stations around the US, the show argues that anyone can be a successful entrepreneur when they forget creativity, risk, and passion! Join host Jim Beach, bestselling McGraw-Hill Author for his SBA award winning nationally syndicated radio show. Copy an idea, execute it better, start with less than $5,000 and reserve passion for family & religion.

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  • Creator
    Jim Beach
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    101
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    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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    School for Startups Radio

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