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  • Ep 9. Startup Marketing | With Jeremy Boudinet
    2024/03/08

    As a serial 'startup marketer' Jeremy recalls his days at Nextiva with co-host Evan while adding in his new experience with influencer marketing. Listen to learn more about how SUG + Ubiquitous have utilized co-webinars to generate some referrals for each other, as well as some of the funny and creative ways Jeremy and his team have done influencer marketing over the years.

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    Connect with Jeremy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boudinet/
    Follow him on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/boudinetj
    Follow Jeremy's new company, Textla: https://www.textla.com

    Connect with our co-hosts here:

    Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesner
    Kyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert

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    44 分
  • Ep 8. Linkedin Pen Pals | With Henry Talamantes
    2024/02/16

    After meeting on Linkedin during the pandemic, Evan and guest Henry recall their stories as serial entrepreneurs, and how they enjoy helping other founders earlier on in their journey.

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    Henry has led growth/sales at multiple Seed to Series B start-ups and specializes in Go-To-Market planning/execution and increasing top-line revenue.

    Cumulatively the companies he has founded or worked for as a CxO have raised 175M+ in venture capital and currently employ 3000+ team members.

    He is also deeply involved with the Ronald McDonald House and his alma mater Texas A&M, where he set an all-time fundraising record during his tenure as president of the Dallas Alumni Club.

    Connect with him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrytal/

    Connect with our co-hosts here:

    Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesner
    Kyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert

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    49 分
  • Ep 7. Investing in CPG & Beverages | With Dimitri Keselman
    2023/09/01

    After co-founding The Foundry Skincare Company, Dimitri began making venture & angel investments in CPG brands. He's specifically seen success in the beverage niche, investing in some of the hottest seltzer & non-alcoholic brands on social media.

    Listen to hear how he identifies strong companies to invest into, and how he uses his podcast to connect with fellow entrepreneurs
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    Connect with Dimitri on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitrikeselman/
    https://www.skyviewcapital.com/
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    Connect with our co-hosts here:

    Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesner
    Kyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert

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    24 分
  • Ep 6. Entrepreneurship in California vs Miami | With Brandon Amoroso
    2023/08/25

    In the midst of growing multiple businesses, including a Shopify agency and a job hiring platform, Brandon made the move from San Diego to Miami. After settling in and landing on Forbes Miami 30 under 30, Brandon reflects on the differences between the differences between the East and West coast startup ecosystems.

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    Connect with Brandon on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/brandonamoroso/
    Check out SCALIS: www.scalis.ai/

    Connect with our co-hosts here:

    Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesner
    Kyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert

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    46 分
  • Ep 5. What's a Fractional CFO? | With Jon Blair
    2023/07/26

    Jonathon Blair is the Founder of Free to Grow CFO, providing outsourced & part-time CFO services for growing DTC brands.

    As Straight Up Growth's fractional CFO, Evan and Jon go over how they met and the difference between needing full time vs part time financial services. As a father, Jon also shares his experience starting and growing a business while growing his family.

    Connect with Jon & Free to Grow CFO below!
    Connect with Jon on Linkedin
    Free to Grow CFO Website

    Connect with our co-hosts here:

    Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesner
    Kyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert

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    50 分
  • Extra Episode: Health Optimization for CEOs | With Gabe Galvez
    2023/07/20

    Apologies for the audio on this episode. We hope you enjoy!

    Gabe Galvez is a serial entrepreneur and investor. Listen as he goes over how he evaluates potential companies and advice he would give to founders looking to raise. As a San Diego native, hear more about his wellness routine + how he maintains a work life balance.

    Connect with Gabe on Linkedin
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    Connect with our co-hosts here:

    Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesner
    Kyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert

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    46 分
  • Ep 4. The Wild West of AI | With Bobby Dietz
    2023/07/17

    Bobby Dietz is a co-founder of ATTN Agency, a digital marketing agency based out of San Diego, California. Listen to him compare some parallels between the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and the cable industry, and how he's embracing this 'wild west' within his business and family life.

    As fellow agency owners, our co-hosts and Bobby talk about their recent employee growth, how they keep remote work 'fun' with company retreats, and when to fire a client.

    Connect with Bobby on Linkedin
    Learn more about ATTN Agency

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    Big Thank you to our sponsor IQBAR for sponsoring another episode of Giggles & the Grind!

    Their newest product, IQMIX product is the only hydration solution that layers on brain-functional compounds as well. Each stick pack contains 250mg of 8X-concentrated Lion’s Mane adaptogen and 750mg of Magtein® magnesium l-threonate, a clinically studied form of magnesium shown to cross the blood-brain barrier and to enhance mood, capacity for learning, memory, and focus.
    Shop IQ Bar: https://www.eatiqbar.com

    Connect with our co-hosts here:

    Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesner
    Kyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert

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    34 分
  • Ep 3 Biohacking Life & Business | With Will Nitze
    2023/06/29

    While explaining the inspiration behind his 'brain food' alternative to protein bars, IQ Bar Founder & CEO Will Nitze explains how he implements biohacking into his business & everyday life. As a food & beverage founder, he dives deep into whether he's ever 'perfected' a product, and how to win in Costco sampling shows.

    Big thank you to IQ Bar for sponsoring this episode of Giggles & the Grind!
    Their newest product, IQMIX product is the only hydration solution that layers on brain-functional compounds as well. Each stick pack contains 250mg of 8X-concentrated Lion’s Mane adaptogen and 750mg of Magtein® magnesium l-threonate, a clinically studied form of magnesium shown to cross the blood-brain barrier and to enhance mood, capacity for learning, memory, and focus.

    Shop IQ Bar: https://www.eatiqbar.com
    Connect with Will on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-nitze

    Connect with our co-hosts here:

    Evan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankesner
    Kyle's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-f-lambert

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    45 分