Turning a Hobby Into a Family Business With Jennifer Atkinson, Co-CEO of Destira
In this episode, host John Corcoran of Rise25 welcomes the Co-CEO of Destira, Jennifer Atkinson. The two discuss Jennifer’s business background and how it eventually groomed her to join the family business. Additionally, she shares her family’s entrepreneurial spirit, how to create a work-life balance, and her mission to empower young girls.
Creating Healthy Food Options With Chef Kiersten Firquain
In this episode, host John Corcoran of Rise25 welcomes the Chef and Founder of Legit Provisions, Kiersten Firquain. She shares how she left a successful career to pivot into entrepreneurship, the challenges of working and selling to the same business, how to manage more than one company, and the secret to selling to a wide variety of buyers.
Recruit Excellent Talent Using the Methods To Acquire Customers With John Grover
Tune into this episode where host John Corcoran of Rise25 welcomes the Co-founder and Chief People Officer of Endsight, John Grover. Together, they discuss Grover’s venture into IT, his passion for effective hiring methods, winning over his team members, and more.
Following Your Passion To Discover Your True Path
In this episode, host John Corcoran sits down with Ingrid Romero, a longtime business coach, entrepreneur, and performance specialist with Insperity. Ingrid talks about what attracted her to performance coaching. She also shares how her career path shifted and how she found her true passion.
Overcoming Challenges and Emerging in the Direct-to-Consumer Field of the Flooring Industry With Tal Atid
In this episode, John Corcoran of Rise25 hosts Tal Atid, the Co-founder of Flooret, to talk about emerging in the direct-to-consumer category of the flooring industry. Tal shares how he ended up working in his father’s flooring company, the lessons he learned, and what made him leave and eventually start his own company. He also shares how Flooret aggressively grew without much advertising, how they overcame the challenges they faced, and why good customer service is essential.
From the Peace Corps To the Arab Spring To Growing New Entrepreneurs
In this episode, host John Corcoran welcomes the Co-founder and CEO of Sky’s the Limit, Bo Ghirardelli, to the show. Bo shares the experiences that led to founding Sky’s the Limit. Bo discusses the evolution of Sky’s the Limit’s focus, talks about the benefits of establishing a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), and shares some of the success stories made possible through his organization.
The World’s Nicest Debt Collector
On this episode, John Corcoran is joined by Christina Harbridge, MisChief Executive Officer at Allegory Inc., to talk about strategies to connect emotionally with clients to create a healthier environment. Christina talks about building her debt collection agency on the foundation of compassion, fostering emotional literacy in the workplace, and how the Entrepreneurs’ Organization helped her achieve her potential.
Overcoming a Failed First Startup To Acquire a Successful Business
On this episode, John Corcoran sits down with Corey Veverka, President at Total Validation Services, Inc. (TVS, Inc.) and the San Francisco Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), to talk about positioning yourself to become a better leader. Corey discusses how he turned a setback into a success, how the support network of like-minded leaders helped him grow, and aligning your company with technology for continued growth.
Flying on Private Jets and Helping Fight Cyber Attacks With Pat Costello
In this episode, John Corcoran welcomes Pat Costello to the show. As Co-founder and Principal of Evolve MGA, Pat shares the story of his early entrepreneurial journey and how it taught him the value of real-world feedback. He also shares the story of founding Evolve MGA and the dedication and thriftiness required to build it to where it is today. Pat discusses the value and protection cyber insurance can add to your business and the growing importance of having cyber coverage.
Running a Family Cleaning Business, Surviving Lawsuits, and Exiting During Covid With Laurie Corona
In this episode, John Corcoran of Rise25 sits down with Laurie Corona, business coach and entrepreneur, to talk about leading and exiting her family business in the wake of the pandemic. Laurie discusses getting her business back on track after the pandemic, how emerging technology can fulfill the consumer experience, and the face of exceptional leadership in trying times.