Albert Scaglione Founder and CEO of Park West Galleries
This was one of those shows where Jeff and Norm didn't have to do too much work. They gave Albert Scaglione, founder and CEO of Park West Galleries, a topic and he ran with it!...
Loyalty & Consumer Rewards Programs
When businesses start to consider ways to use and collect data, many consider the benefits of a loyalty program. Sometimes referred to as a "consumer rewards program," these plans establish a way for businesses to...
The Effect of Packaging on Product Marketing
How packaging can have an effect on your product marketing Product packaging is always known to play a very important in the marketing mix. It acts as an important medium in the marketing mix in...
Top 7 Things To Do When You Can’t Get Motivated
A few years ago, I had a business partner who simply couldn’t make himself get things done. He told me he had the best intentions but simply couldn’t make himself do the things on his to-do...
Welcome Dan Tepke, New Guest Blogger on StartupNation
We're excited to welcome Dan Tepke as a guest blogger on StartupNation. Dan’s perspectives is one of entrepreneur, advisor to entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams, product developers and leaders. Do you have a plan B? Why?...
All about the Non-profit organization with William Abrams from TrickleUp
Non-profit seems to be counter-intuitive to all of us at StartupNation, but it is fascinating to see how many entrepreneurs TrickleUp creates with a $100 startup fund! Jeff, Norm and William share the secrets and...
Are you born an entrepreneur or can you be taught?
Were you told early in life that you were a leader? When it comes time to go out with your friends, do they look to you to get things going? Do you always see the...
What do I need for a start-up?
What do I need for a start-up business? A financial checklist Venturing out and starting your own business can be a dream come true, and being aware of what you can do to help your...
Business Longevity: How long will your business live?
So you just started your business. Maybe you had your first anniversary and that first year flew by or was the toughest year of your life. Either way, imagine your company being around for another...
How to Make a Living at Blogging
Join Jeff and his co-host, Norm Pappas, as they interview Blogging experts, Amy Lynn Andrews and Matthew Loomis. Our two experts provide advice to Tiffany Henfling as she is 2-years into her blog site and...
Prognostication: 2015 Restaurant Industry Trends
Competition in the restaurant industry has never been this intense, consumers have never been this sophisticated and technologies have never moved this fast. This confluence of trends has led to a revolutionizing foodservice industry, according...
Super Startups
Ashley Tyrner CEO of Farmbox Direct and Kristin Jonna Owner of The Bird & The Bread join us for a very inspirational, motivational and informational show. Learn how to start a restaurant or how...
Does Your Office Make Employees Want to Go to Work?
Some companies like Google and Facebook come to mind when you think of cool office spaces, but more and more companies are adding their own twists to the traditional workplace with cozy kitchens and complete gyms. These amenities help...
Things Investors Say When Really What They Mean is, “No”
One lesson I learned the hard way as a founder is that investors never like to say “no.” They especially don’t like to say “yes,” but “no” is almost as difficult to get out of...
Financing Options for a Small Business
Finding the Right Funding Financing your business is one of the first critical decisions you'll make. A while back, we were approached by "Brian," an Entrepreneur who started a company with a combination of funds from...
Angel Investing
[display_podcast] When you have a great idea and no capital to make it a reality, reach for the skies and you just may reach an angel, investor. Angel Investors are out there and not only...
How Local Merchants Can Compete With the Big Box Stores
The local, independent merchant is not alone when it comes to competing with the internet and the big box stores. There is still a large percentage of consumers who are looking for the expertise and...
Equity and Debt Financing
This weeks show focused on raising capital and debt financing. Jeff and Rich spoke to Tara Miceli from Walsh College and how they can help entrepreneurs, and spoke to Celest Benn owner of www.freebirthdaystuff.com. Learn...
Elevator Pitch!
Welcome to StartupNation Radio’s version of “Shark Tank.” Jeff Sloan & Dan Glisky are accompanied by two prominent angel investors to create a panel for this week’s show. Our panel will be assessed 60 second...
How to Launch a Product
This show discusses how to launch a product. Many of the setbacks of creating a product are simply a matter of not knowing what to do next. If you do know what to do next,...