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In this episode Matt Nettleton interviews Tom Moore.
Tom Moore is the co-founder of American Facility Care.  In addition to being a business owner in central Indiana, he also volunteers his time each weekend as an assistant pastor at a church start-up in Franklin, Indiana.  His co-founder of AFC is his wife, Sarah, together they are raising 3 kids as they enjoy experiencing life through their eyes and seeing them grow.  Tom and Sarah also host 'The Cleaning Indy Podcast' - with a goal to lift all boats of relationships between the vendor/contractor and the facility management team inside the workplace."
 
You can find more information about Tom at CleaningIndy.com - all of our social information is there as well as a way to submit a voice message directly to us. you can also see his profile on linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-moore-0216032b/
 
Tom recommends a few books 
"Never Lose An Employee Again" - Joey Coleman (practical systems for onboard & retention)
"Are We There Yet" - Jeff Allen (overcoming past failures)
"Dream Big" - Bob Goff (Achieving your big dreams and goals)

This week Matt Nettleton Interviews Andrea Homoya.
Andrea Homoya is the founder and CEO of Ash and Elm Cider Company. Listen as she shares her journey of starting and growing a niche micro beverage business. She discusses how her husband's passion for craft beer and their experience with cider in Ireland led them to start a hard cider production company. Andrea emphasizes the importance of learning and adapting in the constantly changing craft beverage industry. She also highlights the value of having a solid business plan and understanding financials. Andrea's key advice for first-time business owners is to know your customers and engage with them through social media.
Keywordsmicro beverage business, niche market, hard cider, craft beverage, business plan, financials, customer engagement, social media
Takeaways
Passion for the product and identifying a niche market are key drivers for starting a micro beverage business.
Having a solid business plan and understanding financials are crucial for the success of a business.
Learning and adapting to the changing industry landscape is essential for growth.
Engaging with customers through social media can provide valuable insights and help build a loyal customer base.
 
you can learn more about Andrea on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-homoya-62b69561/ or at her company's website https://www.ashandelmcider.com/ 

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Tim Flint, the founder of Flint Analytics. Tim shares his journey of starting and growing a digital marketing business. He started the business after being fired and initially focused on making money by leveraging his skills in data and analytics. Over time, he found a passion for helping companies with multiple locations improve their digital marketing efforts. Tim emphasizes the importance of continuously filling the sales funnel and not getting too distracted by perfect performance. He also highlights the need to enjoy the journey and find a work-life balance.
 
Takeaways
Starting a business after being fired can lead to unexpected success and fulfillment.
Focusing on a niche market, such as multi-location marketing, can differentiate a business and attract the right clients.
Continuously filling the sales funnel is crucial for sustained growth and success.
Enjoying the journey and finding a work-life balance are important for long-term satisfaction and fulfillment as an entrepreneur.

Sound Bites
"I didn't treat it like this was some freelancing project. I always treated it like a business."
"I see an economic opportunity here. I can do this, it will make money."
"Entrepreneurship at the end of the day is just like, you see a need, and you're like, hey, this needs to happen and take place in the world. So let's make it happen."
You can learn more about Tim on linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyflint/ or at his company website https://flintanalytics.com/ Finally you can learn about Smart Ups at https://smartupsindy.com/
 

In this episode Matt interviews Ryan Hasbrook.
Ryan Hasbrook shares his journey of starting and growing a staffing business over the past 24 years. He started his company, Technical Youth, in 2000 and later rebranded it as Brooksource. Ryan emphasizes the importance of reinvesting in the business and setting goals for growth. He also highlights the significance of hiring based on character and following the best talent. Ryan's advice for aspiring business owners is to bootstrap the business and avoid unnecessary expenses. He shares his experience of almost going broke in the first six months and the challenges of cash flow management. Despite the obstacles, Ryan's passion for his employees and their growth keeps him motivated.

 


 
Takeaways

"Reinvest as much as you possibly can as early as you possibly can"
"The passion now is for the folks that are working with us"
"Continue your reinvestment strategies as much as you possibly can as early as you possibly can"
 
To learn more about Ryan you can go to LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-hasbrook-0684711/ or his company's website http://www.eightelevengroup.com/

In this episode Matt interviews Alison Gatz, 24-year resident of Fishers is the new owner of Fishers Magazine. As part of Towne Post Network, Fishers Magazine uses it's media platform to build community by connecting local residents, businesses and organizations. Alison's mission is to help local businesses thrive, provide opportunities for residents to connect and amplify the work of nonprofit organizations. She believes when we are connected through relationships, we will realize the pillars of being a Smart, Vibrant and Entrepreneurial community.
You can find more about Alison and Fishers Magazine at https://townepost.com/alison@townepost.comhttps://www.facebook.com/atFishershttps://www.instagram.com/fishersmagazine/
 

In this episode, Matt interviews
Patrick Burke, co-founder and CEO of Boxcore, shares his experience of starting and running a software business. He discusses the evolution of his company and the problem they solve, which is helping organizations create a culture of feedback. Patrick emphasizes the importance of finding true product-market fit and focusing on specific customer use cases. He also highlights the challenges of sales and the need to have more deals in the pipeline than you think you need. Patrick encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their passion and explore opportunities in underlooked markets.


 
Patrick Burke is a husband to his wife, Leslie, and dad of 3 high-energy boys. He graduated from Taylor University with a degree in business management. After 11 years in the corporate world, he co-founded BoxScore in October 2016 and still serves as CEO. He earned an MBA with a concentration in entrepreneurship and innovation from Butler University. He’s deeply passionate about entrepreneurship. Outside of the office – you’ll most likely find him on a baseball field with his three boys.  
 



Takeaways
Finding true product-market fit is crucial for the success of a software business.
Focus on specific customer use cases and understand the real pain points you are solving.
Have more deals in your pipeline than you think you need, as not all prospects will convert into customers.
Starting a business is hard, but it is doable and can be highly rewarding.
Explore opportunities in underlooked markets and pursue your passion.

 
You can find more information and connect to Patrick on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickwburke8/ or Twitter @patrickburke8
Some Books that Patrick recomends A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller, Unbroken, John Adams (David McCullough), Atomic Habits, The Fish that Ate the Whale