13 episodes
Sow You Can Grow Andrew Smith, Lucas Mitchell
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Welcome to Sow You Can Grow. A podcast for entrepreneurs where we confront the sacred cows of business, share our insights, and talk to insightful guests all with the goal of helping you grow and prosper.
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Ep. 12 - Unscripted: Brad Holcman’s Journey from TV Executive to Entrepreneur
After a 20-year career in reality TV, which included 4-Emmy Nominations and numerous hit shows like Intervention, 60 Days In, Duck Dynasty, Brad Holcman flipped the script on his life. In May 2024, he left his job as a television executive and dove head first into his passions, entrepreneurship and real estate. In this episode, Brad shares his journey as a mid-life entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges of transitioning from a secure job to the uncertainty of entrepreneurship, but also the opportunities and growth that come with it. Brad’s story proves inspirational and uplifting for all entrepreneurs, no matter where they are on their journey.
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Brad's Backstory and Career in Television
04:38 Transitioning into Entrepreneurship and Exploring Real Estate
10:59 The Correlation Between TV and Entrepreneurship
13:39 The Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship
19:21 The Importance of Showing Up and Persevering
25:24 The Trade-Off Between Security and Opportunity
30:22 The Difficulty of Saying No and Staying Focused
33:00 Finding Balance: The Challenges of a Midlife Entrepreneur
42:39 The Power of Sharing Your Story
49:07 Helping Others on the Entrepreneurial Journey
53:11 Embracing the Unknown: The Future of Entrepreneurship
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Producer: Doug Thompson
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Ep. 11 - Getting Real About Entrepreneurship with Tato Corcoran
Listen in for the realest conversation yet as we’re joined by entrepreneur and real estate investor Tato Corcoran. Tato left her W-2 a few years back and fully committed to the entrepreneur lifestyle, eventually buying a business in an industry that she had no direct experience in - and she’s crushing it. Find out how Tato has leveraged her prior experience, grown her skills, learned hard lessons, and enabled growth in her life and her company, Brandt Molded Marble
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction
02:08 Tato's Background and Journey to Business Ownership
06:17 Transitioning from a High-Paying Job to Business Ownership
09:43 The Process of Acquiring the Business and Overcoming Challenges
18:30 The Importance of Soft Skills in People Management
22:39 Navigating Leadership and Building a Strong Team
26:00 Challenges and Growth in Leading the Company
31:36 Creating a Positive Work Environment and Retaining Employees
34:10 Building a Successful Business: The Importance of Team and Incentives
42:05 Running a Profitable Business: Understanding the Key Factors
49:14 Flexibility and Optionality: Making Decisions Based on Your Vision
59:35 Taking Action: The Essential Step in Entrepreneurship
01:04:36 Building Together: Collaboration and Balance in Entrepreneurial Relationships
Connect with Tato
X/Twitter: @thetatocorcoran
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatocorcoran/
Website: https://tatocorcoran.com/
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Ep. 10 - Leveraging Financial and Legal Resources as an Entrepreneur
Andrew Smith and Lucas Mitchell dive into the importance of legal and financial considerations when starting a business, including business formation, contracts, and protecting intellectual property. The conversation highlights the importance of having a legal resource to reach out to for advice and guidance through all stages of your business journey. On the financial side, they recommend keeping separate business and personal accounts and discuss how and when to utilize a bookkeeper and accountant to fully leverage your time and maximize business tax advantages.
Key Takeaways
02:17 Acknowledging the Challenges of Entrepreneurship
05:44 Importance of Legal and Financial Considerations
09:43 Starting Small and Business Formation
12:58 Adapting and Evolving in Business
21:12 The Importance of Legal Documents and Templates
23:01 Having a Legal Resource for Advice and Guidance
28:14 Managing Bookkeeping and Accounting
35:32 The Role of a CPA or Tax Advisor
43:31 Clear Communication and a Crystal Clear Vision
Disclaimer: The hosts speak from their own personal experience and this content is not intended to provide legal or financial advice. Please consult legal counsel and tax professionals with specific questions about your business.For recommendations on resources, please email podcast@nourishandsow.com
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Ep. 9 - Transparency in Real Estate Investing with Pat Zingarella
In this conversation, friend of the show Pat Zingarella discusses the journey of founding Invest Clearly, a platform that aims to provide transparency and reviews for general partners (GPs) and limited partners (LPs) in the real estate investment industry. Pat shares the backstory of Invest Clearly, its mission, challenges, and the response from both GPs and LPs after launching the platform earlier this year. Pat and the hosts also dive into the importance of mindset coaching in entrepreneurship, the need for a supportive community, and the value of feedback in business.
Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Background of Invest Clearly
02:58 The Mission and Vision of Invest Clearly
05:50 Challenges in Review Collection and Bias
09:10 Response from GPs and LPs
33:16 The Role of Mindset Coaching in Entrepreneurship
46:58 Joining and Creating Community for Business Growth
For more information on Invest Clearly visit
https://goinvestclearly.com/
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Ep. 8 - Q&A with Lucas Mitchell and Andrew Smith
In this Q&A session, Andrew and Lucas answer listener-submitted questions on various topics related to business; including the key traits of successful businesses, the qualities of good business partners and investors, making financial decisions for growth, the importance of a hustle mindset, and handling cultural fit issues within a company. If you have a question you’d like to submit for our next Q&A episode visit https://nourishandsow.com/podcast/#ask-a-question
Questions
1:58 What are some of the key traits that you find in all good businesses
6:30 What traits make for a good business partner or investor?
13:15 When your business starts to grow and you start making bigger, more costly expenses. How can you make sure the numbers add up to justify the investments for growth
20:23 How much does hustle mindset matter for getting where you want to be?
26:41 When implementing accountability in your organization and facing resistance from staff not adapting, what's the best approach for transitioning when over half the team isn't culturally aligned—clearing the bench all at once or gradually?
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Ep. 7 - Carving Your Own Path with Second-Generation Entrepreneur Bill Duerr
Get ready to be inspired as Andrew and Lucas are joined by Bill Duerr, President of Hatteras, a thriving print marketing and packaging company based in Tinton Falls, NJ. Bill shares his journey as a second-generation entrepreneur, leading the family business since 2011. Learn how he overcame resistance, battled imposter syndrome, and led the company to a $20M growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover the key pillars of his success: strategy, motivation, leadership, and effective communication. Plus, don’t miss his thoughts on achieving work-life balance and pursuing personal passions.
Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Background
06:05 Becoming President: Overcoming Doubts and Filling Leadership Shoes
12:15 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome: Evolving as a Leader
27:41 Strategize, Motivate, and Support: The Responsibilities of a leader
34:30 Balancing Work and Life: Finding Time for Personal Passions
For more information on Hatteras visit
https://www.hatteras.us/
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Customer Reviews
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Love the topics so far and the approach to talking about common problems. Excited to see how it grows.