The Startup Smarter Podcast with Joe C. Johnson Joe C. Johnson

On the show today we have Brian Winch, who is the author of Cleanlots, America's Simplest Business.


In this episode, we go into how he turned his side hustle, which he started in 1981, into a profitable full-time business that he still operates today. At a time where he had very little money, education or skills. Most importantly, he shares how anyone can repeat his successful business idea.

On the show today we have Briana Jones from the premium women's streetwear brand Mona Delano.



In this episode, Briana shares how she was able to launch a streetwear brand while keeping her full-time job, how she gets great lifestyle photography to elevate her brand, and how she focuses on launching new collections for the brand that she’s built. If you ever thought about launching your own clothing line, this is the episode to check out!

On the show today we have Samantha Siffring from SamanthaSiffring.com. She is a coach who helps moms build online businesses that actually work.

In this episode, Samantha shares her personal story, how she landed her first coaching client, and how she helps her clients grow their businesses fast. She is truly an expert in helping her clients get rid of overwhelm and grow your business to the income level you've been dreaming about.

On the show today we have Mr. Stacey Alexander Giulianti, co-founder of the award-winning insurance company Florida Peninsula Insurance talk to us about how he and his good friend went from scratching a business idea on the back of a cocktail napkin to turning that plan into a $300 million dollar business.

Stacey story is a great case study on coming up with an idea, validating it through conversation with the market, pitching investors, and raising money.

On the show today we have Heather Beck from K9 Life Line talk to us about how implementing paid memberships completely supercharged her brick n' mortar local business. The best part is that this technique works for virtually any niche. Within a few months, Heather had pulled in an additional $70K in revenue in the dog training market. 

On the show today we have Christina Voll, founder of the digital marketing agency ChristinaVoll.com, talks to us about how you can best prepare to travel the world while simultaneously running your business. Fun fact: Christina has been a digital nomad her entire life and had never stepped foot in an office. 

In this episode, we discuss potential jobs that you can get to make sure that you have money while you travel, smart travel tips, taxes, and much more!