5일 전

Quiet Strength: How Jill Hamblen Turned Personal Experience into Purpose-Driven Healthcare Design

In this episode of What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker talks with Jill Hamblen, founder and president of triARC architecture & design, about her journey from architect to healthcare design leader. Inspired by her daughter’s health journey, Jill brings empathy and precision to healthcare architecture, crafting spaces that heal. As an introverted leader, she shares how she balances her nature with the demands of business ownership, leading a values-driven firm that emphasizes meaningful client relationships. Together, Jamie and Jill explore what it takes to turn personal experiences into purposeful design.

24분

1월 23일

Identity vs. Brand: Scaling Your Business Beyond Yourself with Rich Kozak

In this episode of What It Takes, Jamie Seeker talks with Rich Kozak, branding expert and founder of Rich Brands. Together, they explore the challenge entrepreneurs face in separating personal identity from business branding to foster scalable growth. Rich explains branding as the perception in others’ minds and shares the importance of aligning personal values with business impact. Jamie and Rich also discuss breaking through ego, sharing vision, and the importance of evolving one's brand to scale effectively. Rich leaves listeners with practical steps to create a brand that makes meaningful, lasting impacts.

16분

1월 16일

Pivoting to Success: How Matt Remuzzi Scaled CapForge to a Nationwide Powerhouse

In this episode of What It Takes, Jamie Seeker interviews Matt Remuzzi, founder of CapForge Bookkeeping. Matt shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting CapForge in 2000 during the dotcom bust, and how he transformed it from a small business consulting firm into a nationwide bookkeeping service with a team of 85+ professionals. Matt opens up about the pivotal moments that led him to transition from consulting to bookkeeping in 2012, scaling the business, and the strategies he used to overcome challenges along the way. He also delves into the importance of staying resilient, hiring the right people, and creating scalable business models that can operate without the owner being a bottleneck. Lastly, Matt discusses the power of his flat-fee pricing model and how it set CapForge apart in a competitive industry. Whether you’re a startup founder or a small business owner, Matt’s story is filled with insights on adapting, growing, and sustaining a business for the long haul.

28분

1월 9일

From Talk to Action: Leadership and Communication Strategies for Success

Join us as we sit down with Richard Blank, the CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center, who relocated from the U.S. to Costa Rica and has trained over 10,000 telemarketers in his 17-year business journey. Richard shares his expertise in building strong teams, conflict management, and advanced communication techniques like phonetic micro-expression reading. He also discusses his leadership philosophy, gamification techniques to engage employees, and the importance of empathy in management. Whether you're running a business or leading a team, this episode is full of actionable insights and strategies to elevate your leadership and communication skills.

27분

1월 2일

Betting on Innovation: Nick Jain on AI and High-Stakes Leadership

In this episode of What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker interviews Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale, the world’s largest innovation SaaS company. Nick shares how IdeaScale helps organizations innovate by leveraging AI, discusses balancing AI tools with human creativity, and reflects on the challenges of AI implementation. He also talks about the importance of personal growth, maintaining balance through hobbies like poker, and what it really takes to be a business owner in today’s rapidly evolving business world.

26분

2024. 12. 26.

Doing the Next Right Thing: Robyn Chu’s Path to Scaling with Purpose

In this episode of What It Takes, Jamie Seeker sits down with Robyn Chu, the founder of Growing Healthy Seasons and a leading expert in Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Robyn shares her inspiring journey, from being inspired at a young age to help children with special needs to building a thriving business with 75 therapists. The discussion focuses on scaling for impact, as Robyn explains how she grew her company without compromising quality, including the development of the Regulation Foundation Program. Robyn also reveals the personal challenges and triumphs of scaling her business, including how a maternity leave led to the first steps of growth and how a bold decision to walk away from a major contract shaped the future of her company. The episode highlights the importance of staying rooted in values, fostering leadership, and being unwavering in maintaining a gold standard of care.

27분

2024. 12. 19.

Purposeful Promotions: Karie Cowden’s Path to Impactful Entrepreneurship

In this episode of What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker interviews Karie Cowden, founder of Connect the Dots Promotions, a company specializing in promotional products and social responsibility. Karie shares how she built her business, from an unexpected start to nearly 30 years in the industry, including collaborations with brands like Walmart and Boeing. She emphasizes the importance of sustainability, mindful product selection, and her work with the nonprofit PromoCares, which promotes socially responsible promotional products. Karie discusses key community initiatives like her work with UMOM, including setting a Guinness World Record for most people running in flip-flops, and highlights how corporations increasingly focus on social impact. She also offers insights into maintaining business values while navigating challenges and evolving her company structure. Finally, Karie shares her personal growth and plans, including her recent pivot toward consulting with Campus Stop.

23분

2024. 12. 12.

From Translator to Immigration Advocate: Building a Mission-Driven Law Firm

Guest: Shannon Englert, Founder and Managing Attorney at DYAD Immigration Law Summary: In this episode of What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker sits down with Shannon Englert, the visionary founder of DYAD Immigration Law. Shannon shares her inspiring journey from working as a translator to becoming a managing attorney, driven by a passion for helping businesses and families navigate the complex world of U.S. immigration law. She opens up about the challenges of running a mission-driven law firm, focusing on sensitive cases like visas for trafficking and domestic violence survivors, and the lessons learned along the way. Shannon's story is one of perseverance, compassion, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of her clients. Key Discussion Points: Journey from Translation to Immigration Law: Shannon explains how her early career as a translator opened her eyes to the needs of immigrants, ultimately leading her to law school and founding DYAD Immigration Law.Connection to Immigration Through Personal Experience: Shannon discusses how her experience as an exchange student in Chile with a visa issue sparked a lifelong passion for immigration law.Handling Emotionally Challenging Cases: Shannon talks about how DYAD helps clients in sensitive situations, such as trafficking and domestic violence survivors, by shifting the narrative from victimhood to empowerment.Challenges in U.S. Immigration Law: The complexities of U.S. immigration law and the emotional and legal hurdles faced by individuals attempting to navigate the system.Building a Mission-Driven Team: Shannon shares how DYAD recruits and retains employees by aligning them with the firm’s core values, ensuring that everyone is committed to the mission of helping others. Memorable Quotes: "I realized that immigration isn't easy. We think it is when we’re born here, but for many, it’s a complex, high-stakes process.""We don't treat our clients as victims—that’s something that happened, but it doesn't define them.""Action and no excuses—it’s what it takes to build a mission-driven business. You have to be willing to fail and learn from it quickly." Actionable Takeaways: Empowerment through Law: Focusing on clients' strengths and helping them overcome challenges through strategic legal support can be life-changing, both emotionally and legally.Aligning Your Team with Your Mission: Surround yourself with employees who share your vision and are committed to the company’s core values.No Excuses, Just Action: Shannon emphasizes that success requires relentless action, even if it means failing and learning along the way. Connect with Shannon Englert: Website: dyadlaw.comInstagram: @dyadlawFacebook: DYAD Immigration LawYouTube: DYAD Immigration LawTikTok: @dyadlaw Listen Now: [Insert podcast platform link] Tune in to hear Shannon's inspiring story and gain insights into what it takes to build a mission-driven business in one of the most challenging areas of law.

24분

2024. 12. 05.

Scaling SEO Like a Scholar: Hunter Cambon's Page One Digital Journey

Guest: Hunter Cambon, COO of Page One Digital Summary: In this episode, Host Jamie Seeker sits down with Hunter Cambon, the Chief Operating Officer at Page One Digital, to explore his unique journey from being an educator to running a successful digital marketing agency. Hunter shares how his skills in problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability, honed in the classroom, translated into scaling Page One Digital alongside his wife and CEO, Kimberly. The discussion dives into the challenges of working as a husband-and-wife team, building scalable systems in digital marketing, and the importance of continuously evaluating strengths to find the right "seat on the bus." Key Discussion Points: Transition from Education to Digital Marketing: Hunter discusses his journey from leading an English department to taking on the COO role at Page One Digital, focusing on his skillset shift from teaching to SEO and digital strategy.Navigating Change and Problem Solving: Hunter shares insights on how his problem-solving abilities as an educator have helped him in business leadership, especially in managing teams and creating efficient systems.Working as a Husband-and-Wife Team: The dynamic of running a business with his wife, Kimberly, and how they navigate the challenges of balancing work and personal life.Continuous Learning and Flexibility: Hunter emphasizes the importance of being adaptable, continuously learning, and remaining open to feedback—whether in a classroom or managing a business.Overcoming Business Challenges: Hunter reveals the hurdles faced while scaling Page One Digital, such as hiring the right people and adapting to industry changes, and how academic experiences prepared him for these challenges. Memorable Quotes: "Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Know your role and play to your strengths.""If you’re not doing what the successful people around you are doing, it might be time to start thinking about it.""Flexibility is key—whether you're teaching students or managing a team, you have to meet people where they are." Actionable Takeaways: Always evaluate your strengths and ensure you’re in the right "seat on the bus" when running a business.Don’t be afraid to seek advice from those ahead of you—successful people are often happy to share their insights.Flexibility and openness to change are critical for both personal and business growth. Connect with Hunter Cambon: Website: pageonedigital.comEmail: hunter@pageonedigital.com Tune in to learn more about Hunter’s inspiring journey and how he continues to grow Page One Digital by applying lessons learned from his days as an educator!

26분

2024. 12. 04.

Meet the Seeker Solution Team

In this inaugural podcast launch, the Seeker Solution team takes over the mic to interview Jamie Seeker, business owner and host of What It Takes podcast.

15분

2024. 12. 03.

What It Takes Podcast Trailer

What It Takes with Jamie Seeker is a podcast that dives deep into the journeys of business owners who dared to take the leap, sharing their inspiring stories of building something from the ground up. Each episode uncovers the wins, challenges, hard-earned lessons, and pivotal moments that shaped their paths. From startup struggles to scaling successes, What It Takes brings you the real, raw, and relatable side of entrepreneurship. Whether you're an aspiring founder, seasoned CEO, or simply curious about what it takes to make it, this podcast is your go-to for insight and inspiration.

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Quiet Strength: How Jill Hamblen Turned Personal Experience into Purpose-Driven Healthcare Design

Identity vs. Brand: Scaling Your Business Beyond Yourself with Rich Kozak

Pivoting to Success: How Matt Remuzzi Scaled CapForge to a Nationwide Powerhouse

From Talk to Action: Leadership and Communication Strategies for Success

Betting on Innovation: Nick Jain on AI and High-Stakes Leadership

Doing the Next Right Thing: Robyn Chu’s Path to Scaling with Purpose

Purposeful Promotions: Karie Cowden’s Path to Impactful Entrepreneurship

From Translator to Immigration Advocate: Building a Mission-Driven Law Firm

Scaling SEO Like a Scholar: Hunter Cambon's Page One Digital Journey

Meet the Seeker Solution Team

What It Takes Podcast Trailer

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