What It Takes Podcast
On the What It Takes podcast, your host, Jamie Seeker encourages business owners to tell all! They'll share not only their expertise, but their stories and their purpose. We cover a wide range of topics – the good and exciting, the challenges and sometimes the ugly. Experiences and lessons learned that our guests have faced along the way. We believe that every person has a unique message which can make a positive impact . We let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for. No matter the topic, you’ll be hearing real stories from real people.
Episodes
Key Takeaways:
- The Entrepreneurial Start:
- Matt started CapForge after being laid off in 2000, leveraging his background in small business consulting. He had a goal to build something scalable and long-lasting.
- Pivoting to Bookkeeping:
- In 2012, Matt realized consulting wasn't scalable for him and identified a gap in the market for affordable, high-quality bookkeeping. This pivot led...
Guest:
Richard Blank, CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center
Key Topics Discussed:
- Richard's unique journey from the U.S. to Costa Rica and how he built a call center from scratch
- The challenges and successes of training over 10,000 bilingual telemarketers
- Advanced communication strategies, including phonetic micro-expression reading
- Gamification techniques to boost employee motivation and engagement
- Conflict management strategies and the im...
Guest:
Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale
Key Topics Discussed:
- IdeaScale’s Growth: How Nick’s leadership scaled IdeaScale into a global innovation platform.
- AI in Business: Early adoption of AI and how it transformed their operations.
- Challenges with AI: Problems like outdated code and "hallucination" errors in AI tools.
- Balancing Leadership & Personal Life: How Nick finds balance through hobbies like poker and running.
- Key Insights for...
Key Topics Covered:
- Inspiration for Growing Healthy Seasons
- Robyn’s story of being inspired by a child with autism while lifeguarding, leading her to pursue a career helping children with special needs.
- Journey from Vision to Action
- How Robyn’s experiences and her desire to fill gaps in the healthcare system led to the creation of Growing Healthy Seasons.
- Scaling the Business
- Robyn shares the pivotal moment when she realized the need...
Guest: Karie Cowden, Founder of Connect the Dots Promotions
Host: Jamie Seeker
Episode Overview:
In this episode of What It Takes, Jamie Seeker sits down with Karie Cowden, the founder of Connect the Dots Promotions, a company that merges creativity with social impact through promotional products. Karie shares her inspiring journey from a surprising start in the industry to nearly three decades of running her business, workin...
Guest:
Shannon Englert, Founder and Managing Attorney at DYAD Immigration Law
Summary:
In this episode of What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker sits down with Shannon Englert, the visionary founder of DYAD Immigration Law. Shannon shares her inspiring journey from working as a translator to becoming a managing attorney, driven by a passion for helping businesses and families navigate the complex world of U.S. immigration law. She ope...
Guest:
Hunter Cambon, COO of Page One Digital
Summary:
In this episode, Host Jamie Seeker sits down with Hunter Cambon, the Chief Operating Officer at Page One Digital, to explore his unique journey from being an educator to running a successful digital marketing agency. Hunter shares how his skills in problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability, honed in the classroom, translated into scaling Page One Digital alongside his wife an...
What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All - Episode 1
Host: Jamie Seeker
Guests: Andrea Hannibal, Brianna Dalton, Kristin Byers
Brought to you by: Seeker Solution
Episode Summary:
In this inaugural episode of What It Takes, Jamie Seeker and her team introduce the podcast, which is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs. Jamie and her team share the vision behind the show, aiming to connect b...
🎉 Welcome to What It Takes with Jamie Seeker!
Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and enlightened by real stories from entrepreneurs who know what it takes to succeed. In this trailer episode, we’re sharing highlights from our first interviews, where our incredible guests open up about their biggest lessons, toughest challenges, and proudest victories.
Whether it’s navigating uncertainty, celebrating growth, or finding balance alon...
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