• What It Takes Podcast

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What It Takes Podcast

著者: Jamie Seeker
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  • On the What It Takes podcast, your host, Jamie Seeker encourages business owners to tell all! They'll share not only their expertise, but their stories and their purpose. We cover a wide range of topics – the good and exciting, the challenges and sometimes the ugly. Experiences and lessons learned that our guests have faced along the way. We believe that every person has a unique message which can make a positive impact . We let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for. No matter the topic, you’ll be hearing real stories from real people.
    Copyright 2024 Jamie Seeker
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On the What It Takes podcast, your host, Jamie Seeker encourages business owners to tell all! They'll share not only their expertise, but their stories and their purpose. We cover a wide range of topics – the good and exciting, the challenges and sometimes the ugly. Experiences and lessons learned that our guests have faced along the way. We believe that every person has a unique message which can make a positive impact . We let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for. No matter the topic, you’ll be hearing real stories from real people.
Copyright 2024 Jamie Seeker
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  • Purposeful Promotions: Karie Cowden’s Path to Impactful Entrepreneurship
    2024/12/19

    Guest: Karie Cowden, Founder of Connect the Dots Promotions

    Host: Jamie Seeker

    Episode Overview:

    In this episode of What It Takes, Jamie Seeker sits down with Karie Cowden, the founder of Connect the Dots Promotions, a company that merges creativity with social impact through promotional products. Karie shares her inspiring journey from a surprising start in the industry to nearly three decades of running her business, working with major brands like Walmart and Boeing. She talks about the importance of social responsibility, sustainability, and giving back to the community, touching on her involvement in PromoCares and her innovative work with UMOM, a local homeless shelter, where she helped set a Guinness World Record.

    Key Topics:
    1. Karie's Entrepreneurial Journey: How Karie transitioned from an unexpected job in promotional marketing to building her own business.
    2. Social Responsibility in Business: The role of sustainability and mindful product choices in promotional marketing.
    3. Community Involvement: Karie’s work with PromoCares and local charities, including her unique Guinness World Record event for UMOM.
    4. Balancing Growth and Purpose: Insights into how Karie navigates challenges in maintaining profitability while staying committed to social good.
    5. Pivoting and Future Goals: Karie discusses recent shifts in her business structure and her new role with Campus Stop, a company in the collegiate space.

    Memorable Quotes:
    • "We need to leave the world better than we found it." – Karie Cowden on the importance of sustainability in promotional products.
    • "Sometimes your competitors are your best allies when it comes to making a real difference." – Karie on working with PromoCares.
    • "You're allowed to change your mind, and when you find your purpose, that's where the magic happens." – Karie reflecting on her business pivots.

    Connect with Karie Cowden:
    • Website: ctdpromotions.com
    • Instagram: @ctdpromotions
    • Facebook: Connect the Dots Promotions
    • LinkedIn: Karie Cowden

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    23 分
  • From Translator to Immigration Advocate: Building a Mission-Driven Law Firm
    2024/12/12

    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:

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. 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.com
    • Instagram: @dyadlaw
    • Facebook: DYAD Immigration Law
    • YouTube: DYAD Immigration Law
    • TikTok: @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.

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    24 分
  • Scaling SEO Like a Scholar: Hunter Cambon's Page One Digital Journey
    2024/12/05

    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:

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. 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.com
    • Email: 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!

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    26 分

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