Influencing Entrepreneurs

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Whether it was starting his own companies, or teaching entrepreneurship to his students, Cassmer found the one resource that provided the most value and insight; other entrepreneurs. Influencing Entrepreneurs is a place for the would-be business owner, the corporate executive, and the aspiring “Steve Jobs” to hear the stories and lessons from entrepreneurs of varying success. Listen along as they share their journey.

  1. JAN 20

    IE Dialing In - Dr. Tom DuFore [Big Sky Franchise]

    What if “doing business the right way” wasn’t just a nice idea, but something you could actually measure? In this episode of Influencing Entrepreneurs, I sit down with Dr. Tom DuFore of Big Sky Franchise Team, a Doctor of Business Administration whose doctoral work focused on virtue in business and how to measure an organization’s virtuousness. We talk through the virtuous business model, the three forms of capital it emphasizes (social, spiritual, and economic), and how Tom built a scorecard to help leaders translate values into measurable indicators like net promoter score, turnover rate, and stakeholder feedback. We also get into franchising, what it takes to turn a working business into a franchise blueprint, why home services became the top franchising category since around August 2020, and what Tom sees when companies talk about culture versus when they actually run decisions through their values. Learn more about Dr. Tom DuFore at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/about/ Like this video? Subscribe Now to Influencing Entrepreneurs: @nexagyeducation Interested in learning about Cassmer Ward? Visit: www.nexagy.com Intro/Outro music from Pixabay

    35 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    IE: Dialing In - Steve Seidel [The Seidel Agency]

    In this episode of Influencing Entrepreneurs, Steven Seidel shares how grief, a McDonald’s “fries at the bottom of the bag” memory, and a childhood hearing challenge shaped his work around connection, mission, and purpose driven business. He and Cass dig into what a real personal mission looks like, using a simple Venn of skills, passion, and values, plus the line “I help X do Y so that C” to clarify your message. Steven also explains his path from industrial engineer to actor to agency founder, why he chooses socially conscious brands, and how mission, message, media, and movement connect to systems, strategies, and solutions. Expect practical ideas like naming your own “diss track,” questioning old stories about work, and using questions like “what do we need to do, delegate, or delete” to shape your next step. Learn more about Steve Seidel at: https://theseidelagency.com Like this video? Subscribe Now to Influencing Entrepreneurs: @nexagyeducation Interested in learning about Cassmer Ward? Visit: www.nexagy.com

    36 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    IE Dialing In - Harish Chandramowli [Flaire Software]

    Harish Chandramali shares how his journey started with nothing more than a love for computers and a desire for a better life. He talks about the schools that shaped him, the jobs that pushed him, and the moment he finally felt ready to build something of his own. We dig into what it really takes to launch a company as a first-time founder. From visa challenges to venture studios to landing the first customer without a team. Harish also opens up about confidence, loneliness, and why AI has completely reshaped the future of his product. It’s an honest look at the work behind entrepreneurship. Learn more about Harish at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scharish/ Like this video? Subscribe Now to Influencing Entrepreneurs: @nexagyeducation Listen to this interview at: Interested in learning about Cassmer Ward? Visit: www.nexagy.com

    33 min

  4. 11/03/2025

    IE Dialing In - Jennifer Christensen [Beacon Media + Marketing]

    Here’s how one entrepreneur turned failure into a foundation for growth. In this episode, Jennifer Christensen (CMO and CIO of Beacon Media + Marketing) shares how losing a multimillion-dollar business early in her career reshaped her approach to leadership, faith, and entrepreneurship. We talk about what it really means to rebuild, from learning the operations and financial side of business to understanding how character shapes long-term success. Jennifer also explains how she grew Beacon Media nationally by focusing on one niche, using inbound marketing to attract clients instead of chasing them, and keeping integrity at the center of it all. Learn more about Beacon Media + Marketing: https://www.beaconmm.com/ Like this video? Subscribe Now to Influencing Entrepreneurs: @nexagyeducation Interested in learning about Cassmer Ward? Visit: www.nexagy.com

    37 min

  5. 10/14/2025

    IE Dialing In - Allan Dib [Lean Marketing]

    Here’s how to turn marketing from guesswork into a system. In this conversation, Allan Dib (author of The One-Page Marketing Plan) walks through the nine-box framework, why tight target markets beat “everyone,” and how to test before you bet so sales get easier, not harder. We dig into owned assets like email that compound over time, plain-text newsletters that actually get read, and a simple way to measure whether your spend is working. You’ll also hear how small shifts, pricing models, delivery, focus can move revenue without “reinventing” your offer, plus practical ways AI can augment your team instead of replacing it. Learn more about Allan Dib: https://allandib.com and https://leanmarketing.com/about Like this video? Subscribe Now to Influencing Entrepreneurs: @nexagyeducation Interested in learning about Cassmer Ward? Visit: www.nexagy.com

    36 min

  6. 09/23/2025

    IE Dialing In - Richie Breaux [ATN Construction]

    IE Dialing In - Richie Breaux [ATN Construction] by Nexagy Education

    39 min

  7. 09/02/2025

    IE Dialing In - Sabir Semerkant [Growth by Sabir]

    IE Dialing In - Sabir Semerkant [Growth by Sabir] by Nexagy Education

    30 min

  8. 08/11/2025

    IE Dialing In - Nate Edgerly [Blystone and Donaldson]

    Nate Edgerly thought music would be his career. It wasn’t. What followed was a complete pivot. From punk rock shows to a master’s in accounting. From chasing gigs to managing a beverage company, losing millions. In this episode, Nate shares what those chapters taught him about running a business, leading people, and why most of us get customer feedback and planning completely backward. It’s honest, it’s relatable, and it might make you rethink how you lead. Learn more about Blystone and Donaldson: https://www.blystoneanddonaldson.com/ Like this video? Subscribe Now to Influencing Entrepreneurs: @nexagyeducation Interested in learning about Cassmer Ward? Visit: www.nexagy.com

    28 min
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Whether it was starting his own companies, or teaching entrepreneurship to his students, Cassmer found the one resource that provided the most value and insight; other entrepreneurs. Influencing Entrepreneurs is a place for the would-be business owner, the corporate executive, and the aspiring “Steve Jobs” to hear the stories and lessons from entrepreneurs of varying success. Listen along as they share their journey.

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  • Creator
    Nexagy Education
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
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