Scaling Through Structure

Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder and CEO of Apollo 21, Danny Nathan. Apollo 21 stands out by combining elements of management consultancy, product design, and venture studio. This hybrid model allows the company to build new products, help clients from ideation to launch; launch new ventures, assist in creating and scaling new business ventures, and solve operational challenges, utilizing technology to address and ...

Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder and CEO of Tykr, Sean Tepper. While traditional brokers like Robinhood or TD Ameritrade facilitate the buying and selling of stocks, Tykr addresses a more fundamental challenge: helping investors, especially those new to the market, understand whether a stock is a good investment. With over 40,000 stocks on the platform, Tykr stands out with its educational approach, guiding its use...

Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder of My Amazon Guy, Steven Pope. Amazon's vast customer base presents a lucrative opportunity for sellers, but as Stephen highlighted, it's not without its challenges. The platform's complexity demands a strategic approach and a solid understanding of its inner workings. Stephen emphasized the importance of expertise and the need for a significant budget and investment to thrive in th...

Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Expert EOS Implementer of EOS Worldwide, Mike Abercrombie. Mike introduced the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a set of simple yet powerful tools for managing and running an entrepreneurial business. EOS focuses on three core elements: vision, traction, and health. Vision is about getting your leadership team on the same page regarding the direction of the business. Traction involve...

Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the President and CEO of LaBov & Beyond Marketing Communications, Barry LaBov. Barry's career trajectory is as fascinating as it is inspiring. Imagine transitioning from a rock musician and jingle writer to spearheading a full-service ad agency. That's exactly what Barry did over 40 years ago. But it wasn't just about changing lanes; it was about creating a unique path. Barry emphasized the...

Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder and CEO of Outforce, Sean Languedoc. Sean's experience spans four companies in the tech industry, with ventures that have expanded into the United States from Canada. He candidly shared the wins and losses he encountered along the way. A recurring challenge was scaling a company's engineering capacity to meet investor demands or client needs. This challenge led Sean to create a solu...

Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the President of SHOPX, Eric McHugh. The digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and at the forefront of this revolution are NFTs. Eric has a profound understanding of the digital ecosystem, and broke down the evolution from web1 to web3, elucidating how each phase has transformed the way we interact with content online. In web3, users aren't just passive consumers; they're act...

Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Partner and CMO of Chief Outsiders, Rob Talbot. Rob began by emphasizing the critical importance of looking beyond the surface-level marketing issues to understand the broader challenges affecting a company. He stressed that to develop a comprehensive strategy, one must focus on insights, customers, channels, and competition. This holistic approach ensures that a business's marketing effort...

Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Global Credibility Expert, Author, Keynote Speaker, and Consultant, Mitchell Levy. Mitchell's journey is nothing short of remarkable. With 35 years in Silicon Valley, he has been at the forefront of innovation, founding multiple companies and even serving on the board of a NASDAQ-listed firm. His secret? A relentless passion for processes has been a cornerstone of his success.

Mitchell's ven...

Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder of Funnelytics, Mikael Dia. In 2018, Mikael embarked on a mission to create a tool that would transform the marketing landscape. Funnelytics was born out of the need to simplify the complex process of mapping out marketing strategies. The platform's whiteboard functionality allows marketers to visually map customer journeys, while an analytics layer provides the capability to overla...

Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder of UpMyInfluence, Josh Elledge. Josh's journey with UpMyInfluence began with a vision to democratize access to influence. Josh emphasized the importance of creating valuable connections and the impact these relationships can have on a business's success. His company's growth from inception to its current state is a testament to the power of networking and the strategic use of podcas...

Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the CEO and Co-Founder of FiComm Partners, Meg Carpenter. FiComm Partners' story is a remarkable tale of identifying a gap in the wealth management space and transforming it into an opportunity. Twelve years ago, Meg noticed the lack of a professional marketing function in the industry. From its humble beginnings as an independent consultancy, FiComm evolved into a full-fledged firm, integratin...

In the inaugural episode of Scaling Through Structure, the creator and host of the show, Austin LaRoche speaks to the Managing Partner of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, Hatem Dhiab.

Hatem shares his multicultural background, his passion for finance, and the inception of the wealth management firm. The discussion covers the firm's growth, its emphasis on aligned client interests, and its innovative use of social...