31 episodes
The Ripcord Moment Joe Seetoo
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5.0 • 12 Ratings
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Business owners are today’s American heroes. They innovate, they create jobs, they believe that they can CREATE a better future for their families and our country. So much attention is given the start of a business (the idea, the technology, and the fund raising). Yet much less to the exit – as if it will magically take care of itself. When they do exit the business, it’s a once in a lifetime event – there is no do over! Yet so many are ill-prepared to make the jump.The Ripcord Moment is a podcast focused on learning from those entrepreneurs and their team of advisors who have made the jump and sharing their best ideas with you. So when you are ready for your Ripcord Moment – you can execute and hit your perfect landing. Disclosure: Information presented herein is for discussion and illustrative purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are as of the date of the recording and are subject to change. These views are not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any securities, and should not be relied on as financial, tax or legal advice. You should consult with your attorney, finance professional or accountant before implementing any transactions and/or strategies concerning your finances.
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How to Embrace Failure & Trust Your Intuition As a Business Owner | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 31)
On this episode of The Ripcord Moment, host Joe Seetoo welcomes Julia Schieffer, founder of DerivSource. DerivSource is an independent information source on derivatives, post-trade, fintech, risk management and technology that she sold to Markets Media in 2021. Julia encourages owners and leaders to listen to their gut. If you feel passionate about an idea, be persistent with your vision even if other people shoot it down. If it does not work out, know that trial and error are integral t...
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How to Create Peace, Mindfulness & Direction in Your Life and Business | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 30)
On this episode of The Ripcord Moment, Joe Seetoo welcomes Joel Sherwin, an experienced attorney and fintech leader. He is now Head of Legal at Galileo Financial Technologies and recently published The Path: A 30-Day Guide to Building a Meditation Habit That Will Change Your Life, a book on how he has become more present and peaceful in his daily life. Joel emphasizes the importance of mental fortitude for entrepreneurs and business owners. He discusses the need to have self-trust and co...
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Finding My New Identity After Selling My Business | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 29)
On today’s episode of The Ripcord Moment, host Joe Seetoo welcomes Tim Gaspar, CEO and Founder of Gaspar Insurance Services. Tim spent 15 years building his company and began feeling uncertain how to continue growing within the insurance industry. In 2021, he decided to sell his business as various assets such as Bitcoin and real estate were experiencing high valuations. He considered the possibility that if he didn't sell his business at that time, he might regret it in the future when ...
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Going Into Business With My Best Friend: Meli's Cookies | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 28)
On this week’s episode of The Ripcord Moment, Joe Seetoo invites best friends and co-founders of Meli’s Cookies, Melissa Blue, and Melissa Mehall, to discuss how they started their gluten-free cookie company that now sells products in over 9,000 stores across the country.Melissa and Melissa have been friends for 30 years. They say prioritizing their friendship over the company, finding mentors to seek advice from when experiencing tension, and realizing what areas are appropriate to compromis...
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Bootstrapping My Liquor Brand & Starting a Distillery | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 27)
On this episode of The Ripcord Moment, host Joe Seetoo welcomes Aaron Bergh, founder of Calwise Spirits Co. Calwise is headquartered in Paso Robles and is home to labels like Big Sur Gin and Axe Hole Whiskey.Aaron’s passion for spirits began in college when he learned how to make his own alcohol. Eventually, what was once a fun hobby turned into a calling. He attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, which offered an entrepreneurship concentration that helped him develop a business plan and connect...
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Building Trust and Finding Community as a NextGen Business Owner | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 26)
African Family Firms, and host of The Connected Generation podcast. Nikè Anani has first-hand experience with being a second-generation family business owner and knows how confusing and isolating a transition can feel. According to a study done by The Williams Group, only 30% of business transitions are successfully passed onto the third generation. 65% of the reasons why most transitions do not work out are due to lack of effective communication and trust and 25% was due to a lack of en...
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