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BE Culture Radio - The Ultimate Business Podcast on enhancing Company Culture, Management, and Leadership

BE Culture Radio is the ultimate resource for any Startup, Established Company, or Small Business to get the most disruptive and insightful ideas and strategies on how to create a dynamic company culture and office environment. You will hear from notable CEO's, Game Changing Entrepreneurs, Industry Experts, Disruptive Architect and Design Leaders, and Award Winning Authors as they tackle the topic of Company Culture and how it relates to building a successful business!
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Jun 29, 2015

There is still a gazillion of things to discover, enhance, and innovate. And in today's episode, Mike Gusman, Co-founder of Advyzr will share with us how he and his team are planning to disrupt and enhance the school system with their software.

In this interview you'll learn:

  • How Mike and his other co-founders came up with the idea of Advyzr
  • How this new innovation can help college students graduate on time and avoid spending an extra semester(s)
  • His vision for the company and the system for the next 12 months
  • His advice for other startup companies on how to succeed
  • The companies he admires the most and why

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode49

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

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Jun 26, 2015

Life's challenges and experiences place us ahead of opportunities when we look at them with a positive outlook. Add to the mix a supportive family who will do free advertising for you among their own circle, then in no time at all, you are building a business that's off on the right foot.

Tyler Dikman found himself in this kind of scenario. From his childhood exploits in his mowing business, his experience, family and hard work all contributed to help him become a success story. In this interview with Tyler you'll learn about: 

  • His "aha" moment when he finally realized that what he was building was not just a project but a viable business
  • His tips to those who are just starting out in the business
  • What he thinks is the most common mistake that startups make
  • Why he thinks that Arabian Bee is the coolest company 
  • And more...

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode48

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

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Jun 24, 2015

Childhood training may sometimes be neglected or taken for granted, but Ian Lucey's story tells us that, whether good or bad , habits when nurtured at a young age can have a huge impact on what future a boy or a girl will have. From filling the bedroom carpet with rows of coins laid neatly under the floorboards, Ian's built a love for being organized and money-oriented. He started working at age 12 as a salesperson (which many would probably shun) and has grown to love giving value to his customers.

In this interview, you will learn:

  • Why Ian thinks that selling is probably the most difficult part to outsource
  • Ian's analogy of driving and raising a business with raising a child
  • Why he thinks ideas are worthless
  • His philosophy on why you shouldn't build a business that change people's behaviors 
  • The importance of building a team that can take responsibility

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode47

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

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Jun 22, 2015

What do you do if your website doesn't get any visitors?  Like many website owners, the reality of not having any visitors to a site that you thought is the best there is, is just too much of a disappoinment. But for Neil Patel, his experience with his first website opened up an opportunity for him to not only learn how to generate and bring visitors to his website, it also gave him an opportunity to set up his own online marketing agency that will help other people who have experienced the same frustration of zero visitors. 

In this interview, you will also learn:

  • What role passion has in Neil's success
  • What he thinks about company culture
  • His take on transparency and its importance
  • The story of Kissmetrics and his different blogs

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode46

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

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Jun 19, 2015

Whatever age you are or stage you are at right now in your quest for that elusive dream, today's guest will give you a big boost to just do it. In this episode, I've interviewed Jeet Banerjee, a young guy of 22 years of age, vibrant and full of energy. Yet there's one thing that sets him apart: he's pursuing his dream and he's helping others find their own direction. If you're still thinking whether you're too young or too old, or don't have the money or time, this interview is for you.

Be sure to listen to the full interview to learn about:

  • How Jeet got the idea to become an entrepreneur
  • What drove him to pursue his dream despite his first disappointment
  • How age played against him when he was starting up
  • How he managed to counter the rejections which occurred just because of his age
  • Jeet's thoughts on what millenials are looking for in companies
  • And more... 

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode45

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

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Jun 17, 2015

John Frankel grew up in England and spent his formative years at the University of Oxford where he earned a masters in Mathematics and Philosophy. His early entrepreneurial drive started with a sales adventure going door to door selling cases of strawberries where he made 50 pounds a day. He has since then moved on to a higher calling by working at Goldman Sachs. He has served as director of over 35 companies and is an investor in more than 76 companies and now is co-founder of ff Venture Capital. Listen to the full interview and learn:

  • What inspired John to set up ff Venture Capital 
  • What ff means
  • How he got started as an Angel investor
  • His personal advice to those who are planning to approach a VC company
  • And more...

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode44

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

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Jun 15, 2015

Mason Carter is the community manager for Juicetank, a startup incubator and coworking space. Mason is a self-confessed follower of his brother who happens to be his twin. Eventually, Mason reached a point in his life where he decided to be more independent and eventually found his own unique individuality. He became president of his fraternity which honed his leadership skills and management of people.

In this interview, we'll explore more of what happened after his college years and how he got started with Juicetank and the whole startup business. We'll also tackle:

  • The idea behind JuiceTank and what exactly it is
  • His sentiments about employers treating employees and how it's important to treat everyone equally
  • Why he thinks that you shouldn't be a hands-off kind of business owner
  • Mason's criteria and first measure of success in a startup
  • The secret to building a startup ecosystem

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode43

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

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Jun 12, 2015

If you want to think of someone who's innovative and creative, Dave Kerpen is a guy that will blow your mind. He raised about $100,000 for his wedding out of sponsorships from big name companies like Smirnoff. That generated a ton of media attention for him, and that stunt started what is now his company, Likeable Media.

Join us in this fun interview that's full of wise advice and tips and get to know:

  • How Dave pulled off a sponsorship campaign to fund his wedding
  • What he thinks about company culture and its relevance to businesses
  • Why he thinks your core beliefs and values are way more important than your business plan
  • What he thinks is the most common mistake that entrepreneurs make
  • And a gazillion more golden nuggets...

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode42

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

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Jun 10, 2015

David Deram is the CEO and Founder of Greenlight.guru and he has been involved in building remarkable commercial software companies. But more than just building companies and immersing himself with startups, David is also involved in The Progeny Foundation, where he devotes his time and resources to change kids' lives. In this interview, you'll learn:

  • How does he plan on changing the world
  • How clarity impacts your company
  • Which companies David admire and why
  • The process they use when recruiting for members of their company
  • What he thinks about failure

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode41

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

Jun 8, 2015

When the Millennials troop to Google, Apple, Facebook or other private companies to build their dream career, what will happen to the government agencies that are running dry of fresh talents? That's what Michael Hurwitz and the team at Careers in Government are working and specializing on. In this interview you will learn:

  • The story behind Careers in Government and how it all started
  • How they are marketing local government careers to the younger generation
  • What makes careersingovernment.com more than just a jobs board
  • How they are using unique marketing tactics to entice the Millenials

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode40

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

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Jun 5, 2015

They say, that in life, there are only two choices you can make, either you move forward or give up. There's really no middle ground. Today's guest is an example of someone who's braved the uphill struggle to build a company. He's determined to pursue his vision even if it means he's got to live in his car for three months. But in the end, he's made it through to say and share with us that all that he's done, all that he experienced, it was all worth the sacrifice. Austen Allred, is the Co-Founder of Grasswire and in this episode, we'll dig into his story. So be sure to stick around and be inspired by his testimony on:

  • How he survived a three month adventure living in his car and move to Silicon Valley
  • How he started Grasswire
  • His most epic stunt when he was starting Grasswire
  • What he thinks about people giving up in their dreams
  • His personal take on how to avoid the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode39 

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

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Jun 3, 2015

Can your love for the outdoors and adventures make you money? For many of us who love the outdoors and traveling, it's probably the other way around. We spend a lot on travel and vacations, but how many times have you experienced the feeling that you could probably have done more? This is the problem that triggered the entrepreneurial bug in Ryan Stobie. A passionate traveler and adventurer himself, he then began a business fueled by his passion for the outdoors and adventure so that others can really maximize those good times for the adventurer while at the same time, providing a boost for tourist and travel destinations providers.

There is so much more to learn in this interview, including

  • The story behind Adventure Bucket List
  • Ryan's personal thoughts on culture
  • Why Ryan thinks passion is better than skills
  • His advice for those who are building a team
  • and many more...

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode38 

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

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Jun 1, 2015

Tragedies and crises can only do two things to a person, it can either crush you and leave you hopeless and lost, or it can bring out the better part of yourself and your qualities such as perseverance and determination.

Patrick Gorrell, the CEO and founder of Worksfire, has come out of both situations to tell us his story how we conquered these Goliaths in his life to become who is today. In this interview, you'll learn about:

  • Patrick's challenges before building his company Worskfire
  • His secret on how he was able to emerge victorious and successful despite the circumstances that nearly crippled him
  • What his advice is for those are trying to build their own success stories
  • His thoughts on company culture
  • and a whole lot more...

To get the full show notes, transcripts on this episode check us out at www.befurniture.com/episode37 

You can also connect with us on Twitter @BeFurniture or personally to me, @BEJohnGardner

Click the links to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.

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