EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization

Guy Kawasaki is a marketing specialist, author, venture capitalist, and chief tech evangelist of Canva. In 1984, Guy famously worked for Apple doing marketing for the Mac as an “Apple Evangelist.” He has been a Mercedes Benz brand ambassador, a fellow at Haas School of Business, and a fellow at Apple. After leaving Apple in 1997, Guy started his own angel investor matchmaking service called Garage.com. Today, Garage.com has grown into the venture capital firm, Garage Technology Ventures. He also started “Remarkable People,” a podcast with the goal of making you remarkable. Listen in as Guy shares his thoughts, feelings, experiences, and emotions over his historic career!   Links: Guy’s Website: https://guykawasaki.com/ Remarkable People: https://guykawasaki.com/remarkable-people/  

We return to an old episode today with Dr. Jess O’Reilly, a super successful sexologist. Jess became interested in sexual health when she noticed a problem in school systems. Students were all facing issues related to relationships and sex, and no one was giving them the knowledge they needed. That problem sparked her desire to leave teaching and go back to school to get a PhD in human sexuality. Now she has come up with a method to treat your marriage like your business and invest in the future of your relationship.   Links: Jess’s Website: http://www.sexwithdrjess.com/ The New Sex Bible: https://a.co/d/0TuHSK7

Mark and John Cronin are a father-son entrepreneurial duo. They’re the founders of John’s Crazy Socks, a unique sock brand that’s been featured by celebrities and influential figures such as George H.W. Bush, Eva Longoria, and Kristin Bell. They’ve also been featured in numerous media outlets like ABC, the BBC, CBS, Fox News, and PBS. This all started in the fall of 2016, as John was entering his final year of high school. Unhappy with his options after high school as someone with down syndrome, he proposed to Mark that they go into business together. John thought that the best way to find a job was to create one! During that first month of business, they had shipped 452 orders with over $13,000 in revenue all while pledging 5% of their earnings to the Special Olympics. Listen in as Mark and John share their incredible adventure.   Links: John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ John’s Online Dance Party: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john  

Gary Chapman, PhD is an author and radio talk show host. Dr. Chapman has written 50 books in his lifetime, one of which you may be familiar with. In 1992, Dr. Chapman published the book “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate.” While working as a marriage and family counselor for his church, Dr. Chapman came to the realization that many relationship issues stemmed from a lack of communication. And thus, he devised the concept of The Five Love Languages as a way for couples to understand each other more. Listen in!   Links: The 5 Love Languages: https://5lovelanguages.com/

Kristi Herold is the CEO and founder of JAM Group, a company dedicated to connecting people through play. JAM Sports operates in 11 cities throughout Canada and the US offering a plethora of recreational sports programs. During the pandemic, JAM Events offered a way for companies to keep their remote teams engaged and connected at a time where they needed it most. They offer a variety of virtual and in-person team building and learning experiences designed to foster connection and encourage play. Listen in as Kristi talks about the power of play and the importance of healthy business culture.   Links: JAM Group: https://jamgroupevents.com/ Keep Playing Kids: https://www.keepplayingkids.com/  

Mike Birdsall founded DateBox Club with his wife, Maureen. DateBox Club is an affordable date night subscription service meant to help couples spend quality time together. Mike and Maureen are both Gottman Certified relationship experts and conduct workshops to help couples strengthen their relationships. They have built DateBox Club from the ground up, working out of their home, packing boxes themselves! During the pandemic, they reached heights of up to 5000 boxes delivered each month! DateBox Club has been featured in Living Magazine, USA Today, InStyle, BuzzFeed, ABC The List, and much more. Listen in as Mike shares the adventure of building a business and building relationships.   Links: DateBox Club: https://dateboxclub.com/ Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebirdsall/  

Fred Reichheld is the creator of the Net Promoter System. NPS practitioners include the likes of Apple, Schwab, American Express, and Intuit. The Net Promoter System (NPS) helps companies become more consumer-centric and helps enrich their customers, which ultimately leads to profitable growth. Fred is a fellow at Bain & Company, a global consultancy “that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers define the future.” As a Bain Fellow, Fred is the founder of their Loyalty practice, which helps companies achieve results through customer and employee loyalty. With years of experience on his resume, listen in as Fred provides insights on growing your business.   Links: Fred’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredreichheld/ Net Promoter System: https://www.netpromotersystem.com/  

Jenny Feterovich is an award-winning film and television producer, humanitarian, speaker, former DJ, and president of the EO Detroit Chapter. Having immigrated to the United States with nothing but $100 to her name, Jenny has had a massively successful career. She’s a serial entrepreneur and started her first successful business at 19 years old. As a producer, Jenny has numerous titles under her belt. The first documentary she produced, “Girls Gone Vinyl,” which focuses on women in electronic music. As a renowned DJ herself, having performed in massive events around the world, Jenny wanted to shine a spotlight on the underrepresentation of women in the electronic music industry. Listen in as she shares her journey.    Links: Jenny’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-feterovich-0b756015 One of Jenny’s TEDx Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suRs0SMUX_Q  

Jimmy May joins EO 360 this week to talk about his experience as a Navy SEAL Commander. With 22 years of active service, Jimmy has extensive experience working in high-stakes situations across the globe. He’s had seven deployments to the middle east and has been awarded 3 Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart, among other awards. Having completed undergraduate and post-graduate from Texas A&M and Harvard respectively, Jimmy uses his knowledge and experience to develop and teach curriculums on combat ethics and leadership. He also started Mayday Executive Services, which helps companies develop camaraderie, unit cohesion, and team synergy through intense experiences. Jimmy is also the CEO of Beyond the Brotherhood, a non-profit that focuses on helping Navy SEALS transition to the civilian sector. He’s also the CEO of Sushi Assassin, an in-home sushi catering business. Listen in as Jimmy shares his incredible journey!   Links: Jimmy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-may Mayday Executive: https://www.maydayexecutive.com/ Beyond the Brotherhood: https://www.beyondthebrotherhood.org/

Kostya Kimlat, also known as The Business Magician, joins the podcast today and puts on a show. Kostya has been featured on Penn & Teller’s TV show, Fool Us! which he succeeds in doing. He is also a motivational speaker, having spoken for dozens of the largest Fortune 500 companies like Google, Facebook, Apple, and Disney. During the pandemic, Kostya found great success in hosting virtual magic shows for companies to help foster joy and connection. He also continues to do in-person magic shows across the globe. Listen in and experience this magical episode.  Links: Kostya’s Website: https://www.kostyakimlat.com/  

From Burger King to Air Force One, Shelby Scarborough’s journey has been a special one. Her first job right out of college was with The White House, as a Presidential Trip Coordinator for President Ronald Reagan. She was part of the coordinating team for many of President Reagan’s appearances, such as the 1988 Reagan-Gorbachev Summit in Moscow and a NATO meeting in Brussels. She is also the founder of Practical Protocol, a global events management organization for dignitaries. She was also a Burger King franchisee, building ten restaurants in Northern Virginia. She’s also the co-founder of the nCourage Entrepreneurs Angel Investment Group, which now has a portfolio of about a dozen startups. Listen in as Shelby shares her story!  Links Shelby’s Website: https://shelbyjoyscarbrough.com/ Shelby’s Books: https://shelbyjoyscarbrough.com/books/

William Truebridge is an 18-time world record holder and six-time world champion free diver from New Zealand. He was the first diver to go deeper than a hundred meters without oxygen, as featured in the 2011 documentary, “Breathe.” William is also a keynote speaker, with a focus on topics that relate to high performance, reaching potential, breathing, mental techniques, and conservation. He is also the founder of Vertical Blue, an annual freediving event held in the Bahamas. Take a deep breath and dive into this episode! Links William’s Website: https://www.williamtrubridge.com/ Breathe: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2103163/

Lisa and Addie Cini join Dave and EO 360 this week! They’re both hosts of their own podcast, What’s Your Next Move: Aging On Your Own Terms. Their mission is to help you transform your living space into a space that is welcoming, functional, and beautiful regardless of the stage of life you may be in. Lisa is a leading Alzheimer’s and senior living design expert in the US and is also the founder of Best Living Tech, which focuses on products that bring freedom and quality of life as people age. She is also a world-class speaker and author. Lisa is also the founder of Infinite Living, a 10,000+ square foot mansion that serves as a “physical manifestation of her books” and allows others to experience the aging-in-place interior design firsthand. Her daughter, Addie, serves as the director. Listen in!   Links Lisa’s Website: https://www.lisamcini.com/ Aging On Your Own Terms Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-your-next-move-aging-on-your-own-terms/id1691616825 Infinite Living: https://infinite-living.org/  

Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope is a nationally recognized expert in risk, forensic accounting, and white-collar crime research. She’s an award-winning educator and documentary filmmaker, known for her documentary, “All The Queen’s Horses,” which tells the story of Rita Crundwell’s $53 million municipal fraud case. Pope is also the author of many books such as “Fool Me Once,” which details the rich history of the fraud industry. Her massively popular TED Talk, “How Whistle-blowers Shape History” also serves as a resource to help individuals and organizations embrace whistleblowing. Fraud can be intentional or accidental. Listen in as Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope shares her knowledge on fraud and how entrepreneurs can avoid it. Links Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope’s Website: https://www.kellyrichmondpope.com/

David Essel is a best-selling author, counselor, executive coach, speaker, podcast, radio and television host, and a sports psychology coach. He has written 13 books, including “Positive Thinking will never change your life…but this book will!,” and “FOCUS! : SLAY YOUR GOALS.” David’s personal recovery from drug and alcohol addiction helped him create one of the most successful holistic addiction recovery programs in the US. In 1990, David experienced a failed suicide attempt, which ultimately led him to create impactful programs that help individuals also struggling with depression and anxiety. During his long career, David has helped thousands of people around the world achieve their goals. Listen in! Links David’s Website: https://www.davidessel.com/

Cat Filloux is an award-winning artist and playwright who, over the last three decades, has traveled the world creating art that addresses human rights and social justice. Known for her works such as The Beauty Inside, Photographs from S-21, and Where Elephants Weep, Catherine Filloux are calls to action. Their purpose is to bring awareness to issues that otherwise wouldn’t get attention. Her art is meant to leave you with a desire to change the world. Cat says her purpose is that “every human being be honored for being a human being.” Links Catherine’s Website: https://www.catherinefilloux.com/

Chester Santos is known as the “International Man of Memory.” Chester is known for his exceptional memory and is a U.S. Memory Champion. He is the author of “Instant Memory Training for Success” and “Mastering Memory: Techniques to Turn Your Brain from a Sieve to a Sponge.” Chester has used his abilities to help people improve their memories and sharpen their minds. He’s been featured in numerous publications and various media outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, PBS, and CNN to name a few. He is also a speaker, having spoken for YPO, CEO Clubs International, and Fortune 500 companies. Listen in as Chester shares his incredible story.  Links Chester’s Website: https://www.internationalmanofmemory.com/ Chester’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chestersantos/

Dan Hassett returns to the EO 360 podcast this week. Dan is the founder and CEO of Levitate, whose goal is to “build community through the arts, youth, and conservation.” Levitate is a multi-faceted organization, known for its apparel line, kids programs, and live events. Starting out from a small surf shop, Dan grew Levitate into what it is today, with their music festival being a smashing success, drawing over 20,000 people a day. Listen in as Dan shares his story. Links Levitate Music & Arts Festival: https://www.levitatemusicfestival.com/ Levitate Foundation: https://www.levitatefoundation.org/

Casey Cheshire is a former US Marine, podcaster, marketer, and serial entrepreneur. He’s the founder and CEO of Ringmaster Conversational Marketing, which helps B2B businesses launch podcasts with the goal of driving growth and revenue. Casey began his Ringmaster journey after starting his own podcast, quickly realizing that a successful podcast takes a lot of work. Listen in as Casey shares how podcasts can improve your business and help you connect better with your audience. “We’re not just here to create podcasts, we are here to create human connections,” Casey says.   Links Ringmaster: https://ringmaster.com/

We have another episode from the crypt this week! In this episode, Dave talks to Philip McKernan, an inspirational speaker, and coach for individuals, couples, and entrepreneurs to the EO Podcast. Listen as he talks about finding true meaning in life, becoming authentic, and discerning between happiness and buying material things for distraction. Links Dead Man Walking: A Journey from Mindset to Soulset: http://philipmckernan.com/product/dead-man-walking/ Rich on Paper, Poor on Life: http://philipmckernan.com/product/rich-on-paper-poor-on-life/