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.

  1. Oct 2

    Episode 16: Izzy Sanchez - One Louisville

    This week on How to Make a Few Thousand Dollars, we sit down with Isai "Izzy" Sanchez, Director of Innovation at One Louisville (onelouisville.org), the region's economic development organization and chamber of commerce. Izzy talks through his early career in commercial real estate and residential single-family homes, and how that path led him into the public-private world at One Louisville. He also shares his advice for young people who want to build something, including why you should chase your ideas even when they sound crazy.

  2. Sep 18

    Episode 15: Ben Engel - Founder of JBT Cleanout

    The conversation covers the journey of JBT Clean Out and its growth over the past six months. It delves into the challenges, strategies, and key takeaways from the experience, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and maintaining consistency in business operations. Takeaways Building strong relationshipsConsistency in business operations Chapters 00:00 Business Growth and Adaptation03:00 The Power of Social Media06:02 Scaling the Business with Additional Staff07:56 Role of the Business Owner09:04 Balancing Time and Delegating Tasks11:49 Learning and Growth in Business14:48 Key Takeaways and Advice

  3. Sep 4

    Episode 14: Arclite

    The episode features a conversation with the founders of ArcLite, Christian Carr and Brad Couch, who discuss their journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurship, the challenges of starting a business, and the emotional and technical aspects of building a cash flow management platform for small businesses. Takeaways Cash flow is a crucial variable in business decisions.The emotional and logistical challenges of starting a business are significant.

  4. Aug 21

    Episode 13: Colin O'Daniel - Founder of Silk & Iron Co.

    Colin O'Daniel shares his journey from college to entrepreneurship, including his experience in marketing, experiential marketing, and the founding of his own marketing agency, Highball. He also discusses the origin story of his clothing brand, Silk and Iron Co., and the challenges and successes he faced in launching the brand. Takeaways Entrepreneurial JourneyChallenges of Starting a Brand Chapters 00:00 Action and Operational Start of Silk and Iron

  5. Aug 7

    Episode 12: Tyler Durbin

    Our conversation with Tyler delves into the balance between work and personal life, the advantages of remote work, embracing spontaneity and adventure, taking initiative in career development, overcoming the fear of change, networking and job search strategies, and closing thoughts and future plans. Takeaways Remote work enables flexibility and the opportunity for adventure.Initiative and action are key to career development and job search success. Chapters 00:00 Exploring Work-Life Balance03:02 The Benefits of Remote Work06:03 Embracing Spontaneity and Adventure09:02 Taking Initiative in Career Development11:48 Overcoming Fear of Change15:00 Networking and Job Search Strategies24:05 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

  6. Jul 17

    Episode 11: Graham Molinari - University of Louisville School of Medicine

    The conversation covers the guest's experience in medical school, the curriculum, career paths in medicine, and the importance of work-life balance. It provides insights into the challenges and opportunities in the medical field, offering valuable advice for aspiring medical professionals. Takeaways Medical School ExperienceCareer Paths in Medicine Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background01:29 Choosing a Medical School02:57 Medical School Curriculum09:37 Post-Graduation Career Options23:46 Balancing Work and Personal Life

  7. Jul 3

    Episode 10: Quentin Hout - Policy Advisor, Office of Majority Leader Steve Scalise

    The conversation covers a range of topics, including reconnecting with old friends, exploring career paths, finding an internship in DC, the influence of college experience, critical thinking and decision making, defining success, and career aspirations and advice. Takeaways Reconnecting with old friends can lead to interesting conversations and insights.Success is an ongoing journey, and it's important to stay true to oneself while pursuing goals. Chapters 00:00 Reconnecting with Old Friends05:34 Influence of College Experience11:20 Defining Success

  8. Jun 19

    Episode 9: Surya Suresh - Co-founder of Aqqrue

    Surya, co-founder of Aqqrue, shares his journey from private equity to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and opportunities he encountered along the way. He discusses the impetus for starting Aqqrue and the vision for its success, providing valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. Takeaways Transitioning from private equity to entrepreneurshipIdentifying business opportunities and challenges in starting a business Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background07:40 Identifying a Business Opportunity14:42 Defining Success for Accru

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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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