On this episode of the Inner Edison Podcast, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Betsy Pepine—successful real estate broker, entrepreneur, and author—to talk about the lessons hidden behind life’s biggest hurdles. Betsy shares her journey of breaking out of family and societal "boxes," pivoting away from a career in medicine to forge her own path in business. The conversation dives deep into facing setbacks, shifting mindsets, and embracing opportunities, from the ever-changing real estate market to the transformative power of AI. Betsy also delves into the inspiration behind her book, “Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes that Bind Us,” and offers practical wisdom for anyone feeling confined by other people’s expectations. Whether you’re curious about real estate trends, entrepreneurial pivots, or simply finding the courage to live authentically—this episode is packed with stories and strategies to inspire your next move.

Learn more about Betsy Pepine’s work and her book at betsypepine.com. For Florida real estate, visit pepinrealty.com.

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In this episode, Ed Parcaut sits down with Aram Street, a former household manager turned successful entrepreneur. Aram shares his candid story about being let go from a unique career and how that unexpected push led him and his wife to start a cleaning business in Lexington, Kentucky. He dives into the valuable skills he learned while managing luxury estates, his specialized training as a butler, and how those experiences set his company apart in the cleaning industry.

Listen as Aram discusses the challenges of transitioning from residential to commercial cleaning, the importance of understanding cash flow, and his approach to building a business with high standards. He also offers insights on defining your ideal client, setting yourself apart from the competition, and what it’s really like to scale and manage a growing company.

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, learning from setbacks, and building something unique out of unexpected circumstances, you won’t want to miss this insightful conversation.

Key Topics Covered:

• Aram’s path from butler to business owner

• How to leverage unique experience for business branding

• Setting standards and differentiating your service company

• Cash flow challenges moving from residential to commercial contracts

• The value of mentorship, networking, and targeted marketing

• Building systems to scale and preparing for eventual exit

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From small-town beginnings and family financial struggles to building a thriving 8-figure business, Anthony Mink’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, Ed Parcaut sits down with Anthony—better known as "Mink"—to dive deep into the lessons learned from failure, the realities of internet marketing, and the evolution of his successful beard care brand, Live Bearded.

Mink opens up about dropping out of college after a sports injury, earning his first dollar online through affiliate marketing, and what pushed him to transition from promoting other companies’ products to building his own. Discover how the landscape of online business, social media, and marketing has changed over the last decade, as well as the importance of community building and authenticity—both in business and in life.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a marketer, or someone curious about creating a business from scratch, this episode is packed with honest stories, actionable insights, and a few laughs along the way.

Tune in to learn:

• Why your greatest accomplishments often come from your biggest failures

• How Mink turned resourcefulness into business growth—without a college degree

• The evolution of internet marketing and building brand identity

• Why community matters (and how to keep your company’s soul)

Ready to be inspired? Hit play and join Ed Parcaut and Anthony Mink for a real conversation about business, resilience, and the power of staying true to yourself.

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