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This mini series is pulled from our full length podcast: Business Leadership Series (www.blsnow.net). BLS is a podcast and radio show (ESPN regionally). Our audience is comprised of business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs who desire to learn from our guests’ knowledge, advice, and experience for personal and professional growth. This content series is a free subscription shared through written, audio, and video interviews. Learn more at www.businessleadershipseries.com
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Derek's guest this week is Jack Daly. Jack talks with Derek about his first sales job at age 7, living a life "by design", and key insights from his book "Hyper Sales Growth". Jack Daly is a leading sales speaker and trainer with over 30 years of sales and executive experience. Jack’s track record is a testament to his real-world knowledge and exte…
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Derek interviews Shark Tank Winner and CEO of Prep Expert, Shaan Patel. Shaan grew up in Las Vegas in his parents' budget motel, attended inner-city public schools in the worst school district in the nation with a 40% dropout rate, and was clueless about standardized tests. After spending hundreds of hours studying for the SAT, he was able to raise…
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Derek talks with Brett Goode, former AR Razorback and Superbowl XLV champion with the Green Bay Packers. Brett shares his unique story from being in the right place at the right time, walking on to the Razorbacks without a scholarship, his over decade long career in the NFL, the experience of winning a Super Bowl, transitioning after sports, and th…
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In this episode Derek interviews Daniel Puder. Daniel Puder is a social entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of My Life My Power World Inc., GPS for, Transformational Technologies, LLC and My Life My Brand Media Agency. Puder is a Professional MMA Fighter and wrestled for WWE after he won $1,000,000 Tough Enough on Smackdown. He launched his non-pr…
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Episode 1355: Scott Rochelle - President & CEO of the National Basketball Retired Player's Association
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In this episode, Derek talks with Scott Rochelle, President & CEO of the National Basketball Retired Player's Association, about life after basketball for NBA and WNBA players. Discussion includes the importance of community to avoid isolation, life after basketball, and how players are finding new careers, including as investors and entrepreneurs.…
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Derek Champagne talks with Alden Mills about his inspiring personal journey to overcoming obstacles, his impressive professional career, and building and leading unstoppable Teams. Alden began taking control of his life at age twelve, when his doctor told him to learn chess because his asthma would keep him from playing sports. His first goal was t…
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Derek talks with Ishveen Jolly, CEO + Founder at OpenSponsorship. Ishveen shares her entrepreneurial journey, key leadership principles, and how she built the category leader. The startup was born out of her experience as a successful sports agent in India and the UK. OpenSponsorship now has over 5,500 athletes, teams and events being managed to br…
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Kent Hance is a lawyer, a former U.S. Congressman, a university chancellor, and most notably, a native Texan. With the launch of his new podcast, Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Hance shares stories from his legendary life on themes relating to leadership, politics and great friendships with some real characters. Hance received his B.B.A…
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Sanyin Siang is Derek's amazing featured guest this week! Sanyin shares highlights from her journey, and how to accept positive affirmations and constructive criticism as data points in your life, importance of being generous, and how to be vulnerable. Sanyin helps leaders launch and create value by focusing on mindset, behavioral change, and team …
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Derek Champagne talks with pro athlete entrepreneur Rennie Curran about how to (Rennie's phrase) "operate at the level of your vision". As a former NFL player, Rennie shares his experience in transitioning to an entrepreneur and the valuable leadership lessons he's learned along the way. Rennie is the CEO of Game Changer Coaching whose mission is t…
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In this episode Derek interviews Seth Buechley. Seth is a serial entrepreneur with a unique background. He grew up in a commune in the woods of southern Oregon, married his high school sweetheart, skipped college, and still managed to build and sell several companies resulting in multi-million-dollar exits. He enjoys connecting high-potential leade…
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From our interview vault: Derek Champagne's discussion with Eric Partaker. Eric has been "CEO of the Year", Top 30 Entrepreneur, and High Performance Expert. He helps ambitious entrepreneurs, leaders, and coaches reach the top of their game. Eric shares his personal story of success in business and then having a near heart attack while flying back …
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Interview vault from Derek Champagne's discussion with international business woman Arlene Battishill. Arlene is the co-founder of the International brand GoGo Gear, a Shark Tank veteran, consultant, and best-selling author of the book Retail Therapy: A Prescription For What Ails Your Online Sales. Shark Tank Star, Daymond John, has called Arlene b…
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We pulled one of our favorite interviews from the BLS interview archives where Derek Champagne interviews Michael Levin. This was a powerful interview and Michael overdelivered as our guest! As one of the most established writers in the nation, New York Times best-selling author Michael Levin has written or co-written more than 100 books, of which …
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In this episode Derek Champagne is on the other side of the interview as a guest on Motivational Mondays, an amazing London-based podcast, hosted by Abigale Otchere. Derek talks about coming from humble beginnings, his years as a Hollywood musician, his rock bottom and overcoming obstacles, celebrating 15 years as an agency owner, how he ultimately…
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In this episode Derek Champagne, Founder & CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Sean Wittenberg. Sean has been featured on ABC hit tv show Shark Tank and is the President & Founder of Safe Catch Inc. Sean is on a mission to make a positive impact on our world and he is well on his way! He talks with Derek about motivation behind developing his t…
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Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Youtube sensation and 2x Shark Tank guest Aaron Marino! Aaron Marino, successful entrepreneur and Founder of Pete & Pedro, gives us valuable insight on growing a brand, learning from failures, and building a content machine with millions of engaged followers. Learn more at www.aaronmarino.com…
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Derek Champagne interviews Mike Caprari. In addition to being the stars of a highly watched episode of MSNBC's popular tv show The Profit, Mike Caprari is a passionate musician and entrepreneur. Mike is the SVP of Marketing and Co Founder of SJC Custom Drums. His product is played and endorsed by some of the world's top musicians and bands. Mike ta…
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Episode 1341: INTERVIEW WITH STEVE SASHEN, DEVELOPER AND CEO OF XERO SHOES AND SHARK TANK VETERAN
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In this week’s interview, Derek Champagne talks with Shark Tank veteran Steven Sashen. Steven talks with Derek about building an international business, stepping in the Shark Tank, and even his days of stand up comedy. Steven is the developer and CEO of Xero Shoes • Your Original Barefootware – www.XeroShoes.com. Steven and his wife, Lena Phoenix, …
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In this episode Derek Champagne talks with Melissa Gersin. Melissa was featured on the hit tv show Shark Tank and shares her transformation from maternity RN to inventor and business owner. Based on 5 years of experience as a maternity RN, Melissa invented and designed the Tranquilo Mat – the only portable, versatile soothing mat for babies. Listen…
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In this episode, Derek interviews Shark Tank veteran Ben Zvaifler. Ben is the co founder and CEO of PupBox. PupBox landed a deal with Shark Tank personality and entrepreneur Robert Herjavec. Ben talks with Derek about his entrepreneurial journey, and how they landed a deal on Shark Tank. Learn more at www.Pupbox.com…
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In this episode Derek interviews Lisa Binderow. Lisa has a GREAT start up story and shares her healthy outlook on building a business, choosing balance, and her experience on ABC's hit tv show Shark Tank. Learn more at www.nicepipesapparel.com
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Derek interviews entrepreneur and consultant, Herb Cogliano. Herb leads his own advisory practice leveraging the Scaling Up Performance Platform, described in Verne Harnish's award-winning book, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits-Scaling Up. As a Business Coach, experienced CEO Scaling Up Practitioner, and Professor of the Scaling Up Masters Business…
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Robin Farmanfarmaian is a futurist, health technologist and author of the new book “The Patient as CEO” (available now.) She is a highly-sought public speaker and business leader who is passionate about her message that “Technology is Hope.” As a teen, Robin was misdiagnosed with an autoimmune disease that led to forty-three hospitalizations and si…
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We spoke to Beau Oyler, Shark Tank Veteran and Entrepreneur recently. Beau talks with Derek about his experience on Shark Tank, building a successful company, and some valuable lessons he has learned along the way. Having founded Enlisted Design and Urbio, he has created rich product and brand experiences for fortune 500’s and small startups. He pi…
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