How to Make a Few Thousand Dollars

Frederick Ott
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Frederick Ott and Sammy Mattingly host entrepreneurs, go-getters, goal setters, and risk takers in the new series "How to Make a Few Thousand Dollars." By touching on what these people are building, how they define success, and how they go about making a few thousand dollars, we hope to inspire listeners to chase their dreams and take action.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 8: Chris Elder - Operator of Elder Construction

    The conversation covers a diverse career trajectory, from early real estate interests to transitioning into construction. It explores the challenges faced, the growth of confidence, and the definition of success for Elder Construction. The advice provided emphasizes the importance of understanding one's motivations and finding balance in pursuing financial success. Takeaways Diverse Career TrajectoryLearning Through Experience Chapters 00:00 Early Career and Construction07:39 Transition into Construction12:56 Growth and Confidence19:30 Advice for Making Money

    26 min

  2. May 15

    Episode 7: Dan Ross-Li - Founder of LouDega

    Dan Ross-Li — LouDega & The Power of Taking Action We've known Dan for about a year, and his early advice was a turning point for us. Without it, we likely wouldn't have pivoted away from an earlier startup and ended up where we are now. So we were excited to finally get him on the show. Dan is the founder of LouDega, a Louisville-based vending machine company he's actively growing. In this episode, we dig into his background, the career transitions that led him to entrepreneurship, and how he thinks about building businesses from the ground up. The conversation centers on something Dan embodies better than almost anyone we know: an action-oriented mindset. For anyone considering the entrepreneurial path — or stuck overthinking their next move — Dan makes a compelling case that taking action consistently beats waiting for the perfect plan. He shares how he approaches idea execution, why staying close to the customer matters more than most founders realize, and what's next for LouDega. If you're exploring whether to start something of your own, this one's worth your time. Takeaways Action beats planning — momentum is the real moatStay obsessively close to your customerPursue what you're genuinely drawn to, then execute relentlesslyChapters 00:00 — Introduction and meeting Dan06:35 — Founding LouDega and the KYX story12:15 — Where LouDega is headed23:06 — Dan's advice for anyone trying to make a few thousand dollars

    26 min

  3. May 1

    Episode 6: Brycen Harkins - Founder of Social Medians

    In this episode, we sit down with a friend of the pod who built his own social media ad agency from scratch. We get into how his first job shaped the way he thinks about business, why he made the leap from employee to founder, and what that brutal first month actually looked like. He breaks down how he landed early clients, the systems he uses to stay organized, and where he's taking the agency next. Takeaways: How your first job shapes your founder instinctsWhat the leap from W-2 to entrepreneur really feels likeSurviving (and learning from) the first monthPractical client acquisition for a new agencyStaying organized when you're the whole teamWhy betting on yourself is the prerequisite Chapters 00:00 Starting a Business Journey07:20 Challenges of the First Month13:02 Organization and Time Management

    21 min

  4. Apr 17

    Episode 5: Parker Norman - Founder of Evergreen Lawncare and Landscapes

    In our conversation with Parker Norman, we discuss his entrepreneurial journey, from starting Evergreen Lawn Care and Landscapes to expanding services and considering future ventures like building a hockey rink. We explore his passion for hockey and refereeing, the transition to full-fledged lawncare service, and the development of communication skills. Parker shares his perspective on defining success and goals, emphasizing the journey aspect and the importance of helping people.

    28 min

  5. Apr 3

    Episode 4: Ben Engel - Founder of JBT Cleanout

    We had the pleasure of sitting down with Ben Engel, one of the founders of JBT Cleanout. JBT Cleanout is a local residential and commercial cleanout business. Our conversation with Ben covers the journey of starting a business at a young age, the challenges and successes of building a business, the importance of networking, defining success, and finding happiness.

    27 min

  6. Mar 20

    Episode 3: Kahlil Garmon - Founder of MoneyBot

    Join us as we sit down with Kahlil Garmon, founder of MoneyBot. Our conversation covers a range of topics including idea creation, the importance of action in entrepreneurship, the sales process, defining success, and what makes you happy. Kahlil emphasizes building trust and personal connections in the sales process, and describes action as the separator in entrepreneurship.

    30 min

  7. Mar 6

    Episode 2: John King Jr. - Director of Trinity High School Annual Fund

    Our conversation with John covers his role as Annual Fund Director at Trinity High School, his efforts to engage alumni and build a connected network across the country, and how he measures success and thinks about goal setting. John shares a unique perspective having spent the first part of his career in the corporate banking world before transitioning to the education space.

    20 min

  8. Feb 17

    Episode 1 - Tyler Durbin

    Tyler Durbin, owner of the @tdfitclub social media channels, joins us on our first episode of How to Make a Few Thousand Dollars. Tyler discusses the purpose of tdfitclub, how he defines success in the context of what he's building, and what makes him happy. Tune in for free today!

    25 min
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Frederick Ott and Sammy Mattingly host entrepreneurs, go-getters, goal setters, and risk takers in the new series "How to Make a Few Thousand Dollars." By touching on what these people are building, how they define success, and how they go about making a few thousand dollars, we hope to inspire listeners to chase their dreams and take action.

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