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I Have No Idea What I’m Doing

You’d think after more than nine years of being in business for myself, nearly a decade working for others before that and successfully completing a rigorous master’s degree program, I’d have a better sense of how things work or why I’m successful or simply what the fuck I’m even doing, but I don’t. This might…

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Ep. 364: Jeremiah Ludemann of The Frickashinas

Jeremiah Ludemann is the guitarist for The Frickashinas, one of my favorite bands which is obvious since I’ve also interviewed their lead singer Justin Duran and featured them in the JOAT 50 Song Countdown. He’s also the mastermind behind 420 Punk Fest Denver, which is right around the corner. This dude and I hit it…

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Ep. 359: Aditya Varanasi – CEO of Awarity

Aditya Varanasi is the CEO of Awarity, a company that offers world-class advertising at affordable prices. They utilize banner ads on the most highly trafficked websites in the world and utilize connected TV all targeted by zip code to ensure businesses of all sizes are supercharging their marketing efforts. Before founding Awarity, Aditya was a…

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Ep. 354: Ed Gazvoda – Creator of Fireless Cremation

After doing this show for 9+ years, I thought I’d pretty much covered it all. Buddy, the fact that this show can still surprise me is a gift. Ed Gazvoda is the creator of Fireless Cremation, which is an alternative to the traditional, petrochemical cremation we’re probably all more familiar with. So, how is it…

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Forty-two

A few days ago I saw this tweet: I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it because look at big ol’ Nikola. He’s the best player in the NBA and he’s just boogeyin’ and singin’ along to a song he obviously knows and loves, glass of wine in hand, and everyone around him is…

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Ep. 353: Brenden Kumarasamy – Creator of MasterTalk

Brenden Kumarasamy is the Creator of MasterTalk, where he has speaking engagements, leads workshops, and offers individual coaching. Here he is in his own words from his YouTube channel: After coaching many business students on how to give amazing presentations for 2 years, I quickly realized that public speaking is a very difficult subject to…

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Ep. 352: Josh Martin – Former NFL Player, Smoothie King Entrepreneur

Josh Martin played seven seasons in the NFL and got an Ivy League education at Columbia University. He’s returned to Denver to open a Smoothie King franchise in the Central Park neighborhood. He joins me to discuss his NFL career as we discuss a multitude of facets of it. What was his first day like?…

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Ep. 338: Bruce Lambert – Owner of Dog House Denver

Bruce Lambert is the owner of Dog House Denver, Denver’s premiere doggy day care. From their website: “At Doghouse Denver your dog will enjoy constant care and supervision from our loving, skilled, and knowledgeable handlers. Our team is passionate and experienced in interacting and engaging with dogs of all temperaments. Dog House Denver is not…

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Ep. 334: Kyle Krueger – Co-Founder of Kru Creative

Kyle Krueger is the Co-Founder of Kru Creative. When you visit their website, you’re greeted with this: “CREATIVITY IS FUNDAMENTAL TO HUMAN CONNECTION. It is not about standing out anymore, it is about connecting. We curiously explore your problems and why they matter.  And deliver impactful graphic and motion design solutions.” I like that, and it’s…

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Ep. 303: Dana Shierstone – Chemical Engineer, Geochemist, Cannabis Entrepreneur

I reconnected with Dana Shierstone at my 21st high school reunion and I’m glad I did because this is a conversation with a delightful surprise around every corner. When Dana and I started talking, I knew she worked in the cannabis space, but I had no idea she had a background as chemical engineer for…

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