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So, you started a business...

Recap - Jeff Estes

It was just going to be a way to make enough money to buy a ticket out west...but it ended up being so much more. Listen to this episode to get a glimpse into the origins of Select, a design firm that now helps major companies create and further their brands. On this episode I talk with Jeff Beer who, along with his co-founder Kevin Ownes, started Select Design in Burlington, Vermont during the Spring of 1989. There were grind-it-out moments, a whole lot of ups and downs, and a healthy dose of good luck. Tune in next Monday for the last episode in season one! Thanks for listening. 

Episode 7: Jeff Beer - Select Design

Paul has worked for some of the most prestigious companies in the world and even obtained his MBA from MIT before breaking out on his own. Listen to this episode to hear Paul's story that took him everywhere from the University of Connecticut, to the Midwest, to Taipei. Paul shares some of the common mindsets and blunders of young professionals coming into the workforce. We briefly discuss the future of work and the importance of finding what really matters to you. Tune in next Monday for Episode 7!

Episode 6: Paul Millerd - StrategyU

Listen on this episode of "So, you started a business..." to hear the story of Jake White and his business Party.0. Through Party.0, Jake travels around the country to colleges and high schools teaching them how they can throw sober house parties. Jake started his business at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh and has been running it for the past 7 years. He has helped a ton of different high schools and colleges. Listen in for a unique business and story! Tune in to next week's episode coming out Monday, December 30th!

Episode 5: Jake White - Party.0

Laura's journey took her so many different places before she founded Jimmy Beans Wool. From silicon valley engineer to Phd candidate and ultimately to founding a bustling yarn shop. Today, 95% of the yarn sold is online, which was made possible thanks to Laura's computer programming experience. Laura's story is truly one of a kind and you can't help but be engaged when you hear the passion in her voice. Make sure to listen until the end to hear the powerful epiphany Laura had when sailing on her friends boat. Next episode releasing December 23rd! Stay Tuned! 

Episode 4: Laura Zander - Jimmy Beans Wool

It was quite a journey that took Gary Margolis from his 20 year career in law enforcement to eventually become CEO and founder of Social Sentinel, a growing, tech startup. Tune in to this episode to hear how Gary went from being the chief of police at a major university to the founder of a consulting company, and then ultimately to founding Social Sentinel. In today's climate, Social Sentinel's software is more important now than ever. Stay posted for the next episode dropping Monday, December 16th.

Episode 3: Gary Margolis - Social Sentinel

Tune in this week to hear the story the story of Jon Sherman and his business, Sticky's Finger Joint. Listen for the ups and downs along Jon's unlikely journey into entrepreneurship. This episode takes you from Jon's early days at JP Morgan and Bridgewater Capital to the humble rise of Sticky's Finger Joint into chicken finger glory. Make sure you catch the lessons learned and Jon's advice for entrepreneurs at the end of the episode.  Episodes released every Monday. Keep an eye out for the third episode dropping December 9th!

Episode 2: Jon Sherman - Sticky's Finger Joint

Tune in on this episode to find out how a skater kid from lower Manhattan founded what is now the largest and fastest growing tech real estate brokerage firm with over 500 agents in Brooklyn, NY. In this episode, Harley and I walk through the rise and fall of his first company Substance Skateboards, the origin and growth of Nooklyn, and finally Harley gives some tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. Please note that company titles were accurate as of the recording of this podcast. Hope you enjoy! Feel free to share this episode far and wide! Rate this podcast or drop me a line at soyoustartedabusiness@gmail.com. Look out for the next episode coming out next Monday (December 2nd)!

Episode 1: Harley Courts - Nooklyn

Welcome to my podcast! Here are some highlights about who I am, why I'm starting this podcast, and what you can expect going forward.

Introduction: Jeff Estes

Follow along to hear conversations with cool business founders from around the world. Discover new businesses, interesting people, tips for aspiring business owners, the mindset of entrepreneurs, and more!