Founders Story

Rick Porter
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Every successful business starts out with an idea and a dream. In the Founders Story Podcast, you’ll learn from local entrepreneurs as they discuss their journey from their first inspiration to their first employee and the steps they took to get there. Listen to the Founders Story to hear how these entrepreneurs gained the success they enjoy today.

  1. Woo Juice: Isaiah Tatum and Noel Stemn

    04/06/2023

    Woo Juice: Isaiah Tatum and Noel Stemn

    Isaiah Tatum and Noel Stemn started their business in Tatum’s basement, with the two longtime friends juicing fruits and vegetables and coming up with new recipes for fresh, healthy and delicious juices and smoothies. Now, the pair has its own store, Woo Juice, which is located in the Midtown Mall in downtown Worcester. Tatum and Stemn met in middle school at the Nativity School of Worcester and have been friends ever since. They always knew they wanted to start a business together, but weren’t sure what they wanted to do. When Tatum took a trip to Atlanta, he saw juice and smoothie bars around the city, and realized there was nothing like it back home in Worcester. The menu takes inspiration from the surrounding area, as well, with most of the drinks named after streets and neighborhoods of Worcester, like “Green Hill Glow,” “Gold Star Bully,” “Water St. Cure,” “Kelley Splash” and “Tatnuck Tea.” Every drink is made in the store with fresh fruits and vegetables and no additives. Learn more at: https://www.woojuice508.com or stop by at: 22 Front St, Worcester, MA 01608

    41 min
  2. DOUGHNUT SHOP: Rocco's Doughnut Company

    04/15/2022

    DOUGHNUT SHOP: Rocco's Doughnut Company

    Today we are joined by Joe Astrella and Vinny Astrella founders of Rocco's Doughnut Company. The Astrella family has always been involved with doughnuts in one way or another, whether it was with Joe's father, Rocco, being an original Dunkin franchise owner, or other family members owning doughnut shops throughout Massachusetts. Since the beginning, Joe has involved his children, Vinny, Dominic, and Kerri and now they are the future of Rocco’s. The rich family history is what inspires them to make some of the best doughnuts in Massachusetts, and the way they use social media to show their doughnuts is a master class on how to build hype for your product. Have a listen to Rocco's Doughnut Company Founders Story! Connect with Joe and Vinny at Rocco's Doughnut Company: https://roccosdonuts.square.site/ https://www.facebook.com/roccodoughnutco/ https://www.instagram.com/roccodoughnutco https://www.tiktok.com/@roccodoughnutco Connect with the Host, Rick Porter https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/ https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/ Follow Cinch I.T. https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/ https://twitter.com/cinchit https://www.cinchit.com Support The Show If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes or Podchaser. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter Subscribe here to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.

    1h 1m
  3. HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEMENT AGENCY: SNAPchef

    02/15/2022

    HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEMENT AGENCY: SNAPchef

    Today we are joined by Todd Snopkowski Co-Founder and CEO of SNAPchef. SNAPchef is New England’s premier on-demand hospitality training and staffing solution, connecting job seekers to job opportunities. Founded by chef Todd Snopkowski and his wife Daniela. The idea for SNAPchef is a culmination of years of experience and recognizing the gap in the availability of qualified, supplementary staff. It is because of their passion to fill this need within the industry that SNAPchef was born and has been running successfully since 2002. In that time, SNAPchef has gone from the pen and paper old-school staffing agency to revolutionizing the industry with its fully online and automated platform. Have a listen to SNAPchef's Founders Story! Connect with Todd Snopkowski at SNAPchef: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snapchef/ https://snapchef.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/snapchef https://www.facebook.com/snapchefculinary https://www.instagram.com/chefsnap Connect with the Host, Rick Porter https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/ https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/ Follow Cinch I.T. https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/ https://twitter.com/cinchit https://www.cinchit.com Support The Show If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes or Podchaser. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter Subscribe here to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.

    36 min
  4. INSURTECH COMPANY: Combined Ratio Solutions

    02/15/2022

    INSURTECH COMPANY: Combined Ratio Solutions

    Today we are joined by Michael Jones, CEO and Luke Magnan, COO from Combined Ratio Solutions. They specialize in insurance technology software that allows insurance companies to better leverage their relationships with agents to increase profitability. They meet during a business trip, started a company, and had venture capital funding pulled out from under them right before they were expecting to launch; but then went on to build a business of over 100+ employees in four short years! Have a listen to Combined Ratio Solutions Founders Story! Connect with Michael Jones and Luke Magnan at Combined Ratio Solutions: https://www.combinedratio.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/combined-ratio-solutions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jones-94b2827/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukemagnan/ Connect with the Host, Rick Porter https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/ https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/ Follow Cinch I.T. https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/ https://twitter.com/cinchit https://www.cinchit.com Support The Show If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes or Podchaser. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter Subscribe here to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.

    1h 3m
  5. FINANCIAL ADVISORS: The Patriot Financial Group

    01/03/2022

    FINANCIAL ADVISORS: The Patriot Financial Group

    Today we are joined by David O'Donnell, Chairman and Founder of The Patriot Financial Group. David was in the financial business for 20 years before he had the vision of what The Patriot Financial Group would become. Over the past 18 years, David has grown Patriot Financial Group to 89 representatives across 9 states and is one of the largest financial groups in the area. His vision of building teams of different expertise and independence was the innovative he saw for the financial service industry.    Have a listen to The Patriot Financial Group's Founders Story! Connect with David O'Donnell at The Patriot Financial Group: od@patriotfinancialgroup.org https://patriotfinancialgroup.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-patriot-financial-group/ Connect with the Host, Rick Porter https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/ https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/ Follow Cinch I.T. https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/ https://twitter.com/cinchit https://www.cinchit.com Support The Show If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes or Podchaser. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter Subscribe here to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.

    33 min
  6. BREWERY: Seven Saws Brewing Company

    12/21/2021

    BREWERY: Seven Saws Brewing Company

    Drink Well, Do Good! Today we are joined by Troy Milliken, one of the founders of Seven Saws Brewing Company. The idea for starting the brewery happened when the founders of Seven Saws Brewing Company were talking around a fire pit about how their community needed a place to hang out. A place where people would actively engage with one another all while drinking a refreshing locally brewed beer. That is when Troy Milliken, Tom Anderson, Thomas Mulroy, Paul Mulroy, and soon after Greg Cedrone, got to work building Sevens Saws Brewing Company to what it is today. Have a listen to Seven Saws Brewing Company Founders Story! Connect with Troy Milliken at Seven Saws Brewing Company: https://www.sevensawsbrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sevensawsbrewing/ https://www.instagram.com/sevensawsbrewing/ Main Street Taproom 1148 Main Street Holden, Massachusetts Brew House + Taproom 112 Industrial Drive Holden, Massachusetts Connect with the Host, Rick Porter https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/ https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/ Follow Cinch I.T. https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/ https://twitter.com/cinchit https://www.cinchit.com Support The Show If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes or Podchaser. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter Subscribe here to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.

    1h 5m
  7. PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO: True North Personal Training

    10/25/2021

    PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO: True North Personal Training

    Today we are joined by Tory Gisleson, Owner of True North Personal Training. They are formerly known as True North Performance Training. Tory started his career as an infantry Marine, after he finished his service in the Marines he worked security. While working in security he got his personal trainer certificate and started working with Mike Covino. This is what leads Mike and Tory to partner together to open True North Performance Training and eventually create a performance race team known as the "Nth Degree Race Team". Tory describes what the experience is like at True North Personal Training, whether it's for an ultra marathon or simply to become the best you that you want to be. Have a listen to the True North Personal Training Founders Story!  Connect with Tory Gisleson at True North Personal Training: https://www.truenorthtrainers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/truenorthtrainers https://www.instagram.com/truenorthtrainers/ To The Nth Degree Podcast https://nthdegree.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with the Host, Rick Porter https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/ https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/ Follow Cinch I.T. https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/ https://twitter.com/cinchit https://www.cinchit.com  Support The Show If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes or Podchaser. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter Subscribe here to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.  Support The Show If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes or Podchaser. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter Subscribe here to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.

    38 min
  8. TOOL MANUFACTURER: Angel-GUARD Products Inc.

    09/28/2021

    TOOL MANUFACTURER: Angel-GUARD Products Inc.

    Today we are joined by Casey Cormier, President of Angel-GUARD Products and US Tool and Fastener. Casey talks about growing up with Angel-GUARD and doing a little bit of everything within the company. He discusses why they originally started working with the Center of Hope as a way to give back to the community and trying to figure out ways to keep their workers employed year-round. Casey also shares how they went through the purchasing process of US Tool and Fastener and how important it was to have a dedicated staff. Casey attributes his success with his transition to becoming the President and the purchase of US Tool and Fastener to the trust that his employees had with him. Have a listen to the Angel-Guard Founders Story!  Connect with Casey Cormier at Angel-Guard and US Tool & Fastener: Angel-GUARDProducts https://angelguardproducts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AngelGuardInc/ https://www.instagram.com/angelguardinc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-guard-products-inc/ US Tool & Fastener https://www.ustoolandfastener.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShopUSTF https://www.instagram.com/shopustf/ Connect with the Host, Rick Porter https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-rick-porter/ https://www.instagram.com/mr_rick_porter/ Follow Cinch I.T. https://www.youtube.com/c/CinchITTV https://www.facebook.com/CinchITConsulting https://www.instagram.com/cinch.it/ https://twitter.com/cinchit https://www.cinchit.com Support The Show If you enjoy listening, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a review on  iTunes or Podchaser. You can also tell your family and friends about Founders Story wherever they listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter Subscribe here to receive notifications so you never miss a new episode. Plus, our newsletters feature exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content and ways to connect with our guests.

    1h 3m
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About

Every successful business starts out with an idea and a dream. In the Founders Story Podcast, you’ll learn from local entrepreneurs as they discuss their journey from their first inspiration to their first employee and the steps they took to get there. Listen to the Founders Story to hear how these entrepreneurs gained the success they enjoy today.

Information

  • Creator
    Rick Porter
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Founders Story
  • Show Website
    Founders Story