Choppin with Fire

Get ready to redefine your understanding of success in entrepreneurship as we talk with Dr. Frank Cespedes, a revered author known for his impressive work on sales and strategy. He’s here to share his treasure trove of knowledge from the business world, academia, and real-life experiences. Together, we'll venture into the often-overlooked aspect of aligning your sales with your strategy and how this can shape your entrepreneur...

PowerPoint presentations - a necessary evil or an invaluable tool? Your hosts, Dustin Steffey and Fern Chan, unravel the mystery and bust common myths about PowerPoint presentations that leave your audience yawning. With a sprinkle of personal experiences and lots of practical tips, we show you the finer nuances of using PowerPoint as a true aid to your speeches, not just as a glorified teleprompter. 

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Meet Parker Olsen, a 27-year-old entrepreneur with a captivating journey of scrappiness, the journey to become a neuroscience major but went entrepreneurial, and an unflinching quest to avoid mediocrity. With a background in finance and a love for technology, Parker's unconventional path from neuroscience to entrepreneurship is a testament to his adaptability and determination. His unique insights into AI, social media growth,...

Ever pondered the true essence of insurance? Is it simply a protective shield or could there be more to it? We took a deep dive into this question with our guest, Ryan Hanley, the brains behind Rogue Risk. Ryan, who has worked extensively with small and medium-sized businesses, shared some hard truths about how these businesses are often shortchanged by insurance professionals. We confronted these challenges head-on as he guided us...

Are you ready to unravel the intricate realities of college sports, especially the NCAA? From a revealing discussion on the recent Northwestern hazing scandal and the role of Pat Fitzgerald, to a deep analysis of the NCAA transfer portal - you're sure to gain a fresh understanding of the college sports landscape. Thanks to our expert guests - Alex, Chase, Dwayne, Dustin and Jaden - we also explore the potential impact of trans...

What happens when the worlds of sports, leadership, and business collide? Join me, your host Dustin Steffey, as I sit down with expert guest Alex Fichera to discuss the complexities associated with modern business. With his extensive background in professional sports and cultural studies, Alex offers unique insights into the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics and the challenges athletes face today.

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Are you dreaming of starting your own business but feeling lost when it comes to managing finances and legalities? Fear not, because in this week's episode of Chopping with Fire, we have Chase, a skilled CPA from Austin, Texas, joining us to share his invaluable insights for small business owners. With his guidance on cash flow management, budgeting, and smart investment decisions, you'll be ready to tackle the entreprene...

Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey into the world of piercing and body modification? Join us as we sit down with Manny and Bree from Speakeasy Tattoo Company, where we uncover the secrets behind entrepreneurship, self-development, and the fascinating art of piercing. Bree shares her inspiring story of how she went from being an apprentice at her parents' tattoo shop to becoming the lead piercer at Speakeasy, emph...

What if you could navigate the ever-changing landscape of college athletics like a pro? Join us for an exclusive, in-depth conversation with special guest Dwayne Taylor as we explore the complex world of college sports, specifically focusing on the NIL movement and the transfer portal. Together, we discuss the importance of being a smart athlete, understanding the implications of your choices, and the future of college sports.
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NIL deals are still new within the athletics scene. Dwayne and I spend time discussing the research we have done with respect to NIL deals and discuss the pros and cons. This episode builds off the transfer portal episode and gives relevant insight into the world of NIL deals. All research from this episode was pulled from the NCAA.org website, On3, and local state and conference websites. Make sure to take a listen and leave us a ...

The life of an entrepreneur is not an easy path. When an entrepreneur sees success, it is very rewarding, but what people don’t tend to see is the amount of work that goes into the business. This path can be a consuming path so Rocco has helped with this by educating on his book and discussing the 3 cords approach.

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This week's episode takes us back to the beginning. Host of Sarcasms & Orgasm moderates this episode as he asks questions on what Choppin with Fire is, where we are heading, and how we have evolved. This is a great episode for those of you just tuning in and not knowing what Choppin with Fire is. Make sure to tune in, drop us a comment, subscribe, and rate us 5 stars.

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Welcome to our first episode diving into the business transactions with respect to the NCAA and the Transfer Portal. This week we give information on how the transfer portal works, what our thoughts are, how some coaches and others feel about it, and statistics backing what the transfer portal is about so far. This episode is to help not only educate our listeners, but my fellow athletes on the importance of making good choices whe...

Drew Spaventa is the founder and CEO of The Spaventa Group, a leading investment company. He commands over a decade of experience as an investment manager, equities trader, research analyst, fund manager, and executive and currently holds a series 65 securities license.

The Spaventa Group (“TSG”) is a transformative investment company that specializes in innovative investment opportunities. TSG is an associate partner of the MLS 202...

Howie Zales is an Emmy Award winning Camera Operator who turned his passion for television broadcasting into several entrepreneurial endeavors.

Howie created HJZ Productions, Inc in 2000 to address the need for professional level sports crewing/staffing in the New York market. Under his leadership, HJZ Productions grew to a multi-million dollar nationwide provider of top talent in the broadcasting field. In 2019, Howie and his team ...

Ross is an origami expert, and he has become an internet sensation by fusing this skill with animation and video production. Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper-folding that's never really gone out of fashion and is now becoming a modern fad in the era of YouTube instructions and Instagram.

He has created engaging stop motion animations for some of the world's biggest brands, including Red Bull, Adidas, Disney Plu...

Jim Saliba is a certified coach, trainer, and public speaker with a BA, MBA, and over thirty years of experience in the leadership world.

His career began as a software engineer before being promoted to management in the IT industry, where he eventually became the VP of a $4 billion tech company. He worked tirelessly to gain the knowledge and experience to become a leader employees wanted to follow. He has been in the tren...

The schools have gotten worse and we have a couple decades of issues that need to be addressed. This week Will Wilson and I discuss the effects of bullying in our education system and bring up the alarming statistics that people are scared to address. It is time for us to stand up for what is right and demand the change that needs to be taken within our public education system.

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This week we invite a guest that has a wealth of entrepreneurial experience and a whole diverse amount of charisma. Richard Blank is the CEO of a Costa Rica call center. We all have our opinions on call centers, however; Richard brings a different level to the playing field with respect to call centers. Tune into this week's episode as we smash the pre-conceived connotations of call centers and educate on his journey within en...