The Startup Junkies Podcast Jeff Amerine

Summary
On episode three of Business Buzz, host Daniel Koonce visits the Go Rogue Studio in Bentonville, Arkansas to interview Go Rogue’s Founder and CEO, Bryan Fittin. Daniel and Bryan dive deep into how Bryan monetized his hobby, why he turned down his dream job, and how his video marketing company evolved to find their own lane. Join us as Bryan talks about his favorite podcast, touches on Go Rogue’s workshops and creator events, and describes what separates a good podcast from a great podcast. 
 
Links
Daniel Koonce
Bryan Fittin
Go Rogue Studio

Summary
En este episodio número 8 de Startup Junkies en Español, nos sumergimos en el vibrante mundo de la gastronomía mexicana con nuestro invitado Rodrigo Salas. Rodrigo comparte su fascinante viaje como emprendedor en el negocio de las salsas mexicanas y cómo su mudanza al noroeste de Arkansas marcó un punto de inflexión en su vida, abriendo nuevas oportunidades y desafíos. Además, como director ejecutivo de 'E for all', Rodrigo comparte su pasión por impulsar el crecimiento empresarial y el espíritu emprendedor en comunidades diversas. Únete a nosotros para una conversación inspiradora sobre resiliencia, innovación y el poder de seguir tus sueños, sin importar los obstáculos que puedan surgir.
 
Show Notes
(00:05) Welcome & Introductions
(00:30) About Rodrigo Salas
(02:18) Focusing on Your Business
(02:53) Mentorship
(03:43) About EforAll
(07:11) EforAll’s Selection Process
(11:05) Entrepreneurial Transition
(13:41) The Advantages of a Non-Profit
(18:50) Major Differences
(21:51) Initial Advice
(27:11) EforAll’s Impact
(32:23) Advice to Younger Self
 
Links
Claudia Scott
Ana Ortiz
Andres Balderrama
Rodrigo Salas
Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll)
 
Quotes
“Mi negocio lo empecé hace 8 años, casi 9, y es de salsas mexicanas para poder preparar platillos fáciles para comer o salsas picantes.” - Rodrigo Salas (01:13)
“Nosotros nos sabíamos que esperar de NW Arkansas como siempre la ignorancia pues te da miedo, pero nos ha encantado vivir aquí.” - Rodrigo Salas (01:13)
“Lo más difícil para mí con mi negocio es que todo está en Texas, nuestra distribución, nuestra producción… En lo primero que me enfoque fue asegurarme que lo que teníamos allá lo podíamos seguir haciendo.” - Rodrigo Salas (02:28)
“Algo que me ha ayudado mucho a mi como emprendedor ha sido gente que han sido mis mentores y que me han ayudado en cosas que yo no tenía ni idea de lo que tenía que hacer.” 
- Rodrigo Salas (02:53)
“Desde que empecé mi negocio yo empecé a regresar ese favor y hacer mentoría con otras personas.” - Rodrigo Salas (03:09)
“Mi idea fue hacer eso, algo que fuera realmente autentico y que realmente reflejara esos sabores.” - Rodrigo Salas (05:37)
“Por tres años yo produje las salsas en una cocina industrial.” - Rodrigo Salas (06:15)
“Mi proceso era bastante simple, como quería recrear esos sabores de México, los ingredientes tenían que reflejar eso.” - Rodrigo Salas (07:22)
“Yo busque los proveedores de ingredientes… Les pedí certificaciones del origen, de los pesticidas que usaban… Y así fue como escogí los ingredientes.” - Rodrigo Salas (08:30)
“Fue una transición difícil, no te voy a decir que no, por qué yo nunca había trabajado para una non-profit, nunca había hecho este tipo de trabajo, entonces para mí fue algo nuevo.” - Rodrigo Salas (11:17)
“Para mí la principal ventaja de trabajar en una non-profit es que no importa que tan mal sea tu día, no importa que tanto trabajo tienes, la satisfacción del trabajo que estás haciendo y el apoyo que le estas dando a la gente, para mi es lo que me motiva todos los días.” - Rodrigo Salas (13:52)
“Ese sentimiento de que pudiste ayudar a una persona, olvídate de diez, veinte, una que veas que le pudiste tener un impacto, agregarle ese valor para mi es invaluable.” - Rodrigo Salas (14:40)
“Para mí lo más importante es realmente que no se dejen llevar por la pasión... Creo que es importante tener una pasión por lo que estás haciendo y por lo que quieres lograr, pero al mismo tiempo detenerte, pensar y ver si hay una verdadera oportunidad en ese mercado.”
- Rodrigo Salas (22:01)
“Llegamos obligados y nos quedamos por gusto.” - Rodrigo Salas (24:45)
“Si no te gusta, salte rápido y prueba otra cosa.” - Rodrigo Salas (35:40)

Summary
On this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Victoria Dickerson, Jeff Amerine, and Harrison Kitson delve into the ever-changing world of cybersecurity with Eyal Gallico, founder of Apollo IT Services, a company that works with businesses to provide professional, proactive, and affordable IT and cybersecurity services for businesses of any scale or along any journey. 
 
Eyal’s journey began fifteen years ago when he moved from Israel to the United States, settling initially in College Station, Texas. Eyal worked for a subsidiary of Apple Computers before relocating to the vibrant city of Austin where he engaged with various IT and medical software companies, accumulating a wealth of experience in the tech industry. However, Eyal eventually found that his career was neither financially nor personally fulfilling, prompting him to establish his own company.
 
Throughout the conversation, Gallico shares his insights on the latest threats, including the rise of AI-powered phishing attacks, ransomware, and the role of nation-states in cybercrime. Additionally, he provides practical tips for individuals and businesses to safeguard their digital assets, emphasizing the importance of strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and proper backup strategies. The conversation also touches on Gallico's personal journey, from his beginnings as a graphic designer to his entrepreneurial endeavors in the tech industry.
 
Show Notes
(0:00) Introduction
(0:50) About Eyal and How He Started Apollo
(2:31) The Process of Building Apollo
(4:26) The Progression of Cybersecurity
(9:37) Cybersecurity Preventative Measures
(12:27) About Apollo’s Services
(19:06) About Apollo’s Core Team
(24:33) How Eyal Ventured into IT Services
(26:23) Exploring the Nature of Cybersecurity Threats
(41:30) Advice to Younger Self
 
Links
Victoria Dickerson
Jeff Amerine
Harrison Kitson
Eyal Gallico
Apollo IT Services

Summary
On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Victoria Dickerson, and Harrison Kitson are joined by Scott Coffey, President and Founder of AccelePay, a platform that helps businesses turn accounts payable into profits. By capturing early payment discounts and utilizing an efficient payables process, AccelePay increases revenue while decreasing administrative costs. Additionally, cash flow and supplier relationships are strengthened, resulting in improved business performance.   
Scott is also the President at Exchange Capital, a factoring company that offers business clients extremely effective tools to assist owners and managers with the growth of and decision making for their business. Exchange Capital’s services provide clients with a more predictable cash flow while simultaneously eliminating the burden of accounts receivable billing and clerical work.
Throughout the episode, Scott shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights into the world of invoice factoring and early payment solutions. His expertise and unique perspectives offer valuable insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, and any individuals interested in exploring innovative financing strategies. Listen now and discover how these alternative financing models can help businesses unlock cash flow, scale operations, and foster better vendor relationships! 
 
Show Notes
(0:00) Introduction
(1:12) Scott Coffey’s Background
(2:24) Exchange Capital’s Origin Story
(5:57) An Explanation of Factoring and Its Impact
(10:23) About AccelePay and Its Timeline
(15:35) Accelepay’s Ideal Client
(24:06) Scott’s Relationship with His Dad
(26:50) Managing a Business Relationship with a Family Member
(29:03) COVID Challenges
(35:40) Advice to Younger Self
(37:54) Closing Question
 
Links
Caleb Talley
Victoria Dickerson
Harrison Kitson
Startup Junkie
Scott Coffey
AccelePay
Exchange Capital

On episode two of the brand new Startup Junkie podcast series, host Daniel Koonce welcomes the founder and owner of Fossil Cove, Ben Mills. Daniel and Ben grab a few of Fossil Cove’s newest beers and discuss Ben’s journey from brewing beer in his dorm room for fun to running Tripadvisor’s #1 location for Nightlife in Fayetteville. Ben talks about some of his most creative brews, his company's unique branding, and his commitment to making sure his customers have fun. Join us for this special episode to learn about Fossil Cove’s community involvement, the latest trends in beer, and how Ben became a pioneer in the Northwest Arkansas brewing scene.
www.fossilcovebrewing.com

Summary
On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Harrison Kitson sit down with Amber Taggard, Founder of The Organizer Chicks, a company on a mission to create functional spaces, managed calendars, and intentional mindsets. After reading the statistic that the average American wastes seventeen minutes a day looking for lost items, Amber decided she wanted to use her Counseling Psychology background to help others reclaim their homes and spaces. 
The Organizer Chicks believe that an organized life is a thriving life, inspiring it to utilize the power of organization to help its clients find space in their lives for the people and moments that matter most. With the values of empathy, non-judgmental service, and professionalism, The Organizer Chicks strive to make organization a positive and empowering experience for all its clients by increasing tangible productivity, emotional peace, and mental clarity by bringing order and simplicity to physical and mental spaces.
Throughout the conversation, Amber shares her inspiring journey from being a stay-at-home mom to building a thriving professional organizing business, and discusses the importance of delegation, finding the right team, and catering to individual client needs. Additionally, Amber delves into the challenges of working with extreme keepers (hoarders) and the potential for digital products and franchising.
 
Show Notes
(0:00) Introduction
(1:22) About Amber Taggard
(7:18) Expanding The Organizer Chicks
(12:41) The Organizer Chicks Customer Profile
(17:28) Ongoing Help from The Organizer Chicks
(22:44) Adapting to Individual Client Needs
(24:54) Crafting a Business Model
(28:50) Overcoming Challenges
(30:40) About The Organizer Chicks Podcast
(32:53) Advice to Younger Self
(35:33) Closing Question
 
Links
Caleb Talley
Jeff Amerine
Harrison Kitson
Amber Taggard
The Organizer Chicks