Thu, 31 July 2014
Angela Lee hasn't changed why she does what she does, and she refuses to look at mistakes as failures. She chooses to find the silver lining in those mistakes, saying, in her own words, that she likes "to pivot, learn from it and move on." Come along on the last part of our journey through this exciting entrepreneur's company values as we learn what she finds the most fulfilling part of her job and who and what has inspired her. |
Wed, 30 July 2014
Angela Lee is just finishing her second official year in the business, but she's already rolling out a brand new product, the Hydrosport, and she's planning to make a big splash in the fashion industry this fall. Her cash is good, her bank is on her side, and she's realized she can't do it all--there are some things she's just not great at. Come along with Angela as she shares her typical day and how she takes time for herself. She'll tell you about her secret to staying refreshed each week as well as when she fits in her workouts. |
Wed, 30 July 2014
When Angela Lee lost her cell phone in the excitement of a tailgate party, she determined to find a better way to carry her wallet, ID and phone when she was on the go. Discovering there really WAS no better way, she knew she had to create one. With a passion for fashion, she jumped into a market she knew nothing about and fought her way through the patent process once the lightbulb came on and she created the product she's know for today: the SHOLDIT. Is it a purse? A scarf? A hydropack? Come along and see what she's got going on! |
Tue, 29 July 2014
When Mario Ochoa and his business partner, Tanya Sammis, realized they could do their boss's job better than she could, they struck out on their own with hardly a penny to their name. Today, Sammis & Ochoa is vying for the top spot in San Antonio, and they do it with one goal in mind: To energize people! |
Tue, 29 July 2014
Mario Ochoa used to think he didn't care about becoming a big firm, but now he feels differently. He has big goals and even bigger dreams, but they all focus on one thing: making people happy. Mario and Tanya, his business partner, plan to become the premier urban PR firm in San Antonio, and with SA's population projected to double in the next five years, they've found their niche and they plan to scratch it. |
Mon, 28 July 2014
This episode is jam-packed with fabulous information and one-liners on how to deal with the generation of employees hitting the workforce right now, including how to deal with their lack of focus and why the typical work week no longer works. Come along with him as he candidly shares about his burnout last year and what he loves most about his business. |
Mon, 28 July 2014
Mario Ochoa got his entrepreneurial start one day when he'd simply had enough: The bonus? He managed to take his current partner, Tanya, with him at the same time, although quite by accident! We'll leave the details to Mario, but you won't want to miss this funny story! |
Sat, 26 July 2014
Dan Moshe knew with each door that was slammed in his face, he was one door closer to getting a yes. As a young kid, his enthusiasm and persistence paid off, and today he remains persistent in business. On his Gratitude Tour of 2014, he reconnected with those clients and employers from his early days in Eau Claire, Wis. The "why" hasn't really changed since the early days: "Because we care." However, his bravery to step out and call himself The Caring Entrepreneur has not always been there. In the beginning, Dan felt the word "caring" was a bit too cliche, but now he understands it is, in fact, what sets him apart. |
Sat, 26 July 2014
Dan Moshe doesn't have dreams of global technology domination, but he does aspire to be a boulder in his own ocean. In this episode, he shares his BHAG, or Big Hairy Audacious Goal, to become a regional powerhouse. In his role as The Caring Entrepreneur, he focuses on taking care of his employees first, which he believes transfers to how the employees take care of the clients. |
Fri, 25 July 2014
Dan Moshe found out just how painful growing pains can be when his company recently grew 50% in just a few months. His company is projected to be a 1.2 million dollar company by the end of the year, and keeping up with the growth is a full-time job all on its own. |