Where's My Parachute?

Entrepreneurs take risks. Perhaps the biggest risk of all is stepping away from the safety of a "comfortable" job and striking out on their own. Hear stories of business owners who took the leap and then asked, "Where's my parachute?"

Episodes

Episode 10: Kent McKeaigg

August 23, 2018 • 39 mins

Steve LaMure and Kent McKeaigg, founder of Order My Gear, discuss his start up company that was founded to solve a problem for his father. We will discuss angel investing, venture capital funding and the hardships and successes of his business venture.

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Episode 9: Dave Matthews

August 16, 2018 • 38 mins

Revtech founder David Matthews talks about his journey, venture capital, and other ups and downs of his ride.

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Episode 8: Dr. Ken Adams

August 15, 2018 • 33 mins

The Journey and the Legacy...Steve talks to Dr. Ken Adams about his own path to being a small business owner, but also the drive that he's found in his own children, who put everyone on the show to shame with what they've done in a short time.

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Episode 7: Jeff Schiefelbein and Lloyd Banks

June 28, 2018 • 33 mins

Jeff Schiefelbein of 5 and Lloyd Banks, bar and music venue entrepreneur, stop in to talk about building a great company culture. Can you be lenient with vacation without someone taking advantage of you? Should you help people find a job when they leave? How do you create a company culture where people are willing to pay you to work there?

Learn more about Jeff and 5 at https://www.energyby5.com/jeff-schiefelbein.php

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Episode 6: Aaliyah Haqq

June 6, 2018 • 32 mins

Company Culture, Diversity in the work force, Office space and other interesting tidbits with Aaliyah Haqq.

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Episode5: Michael Peticolas

May 17, 2018 • 35 mins

Michael Peticolas of Peticolas Brewing Company brings his entrepreneurial spirit, his knowledge, and of course beer! Hear how an attorney went from running a practice to changing the face of brewing in Dallas. He'll tell you the one thing every entrepreneur needs before starting out, and has some advice for aspiring craft brewers you might find surprising!

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Episode 4: Mark Moses

May 9, 2018 • 33 mins

Today on the Episode 4 of "Where's My Parachute?", Mark Moses, author of "Make Big Happen" and "Incredible Entrepreneur" shares his journey with us today.

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Episode 3: Mat Threadgill

April 18, 2018 • 31 mins

Mat Threadgill from Threadgill Agency says entrepreneurship has allowed him to control not only his career but also his free time. Hear about his "parachute" moment, the benefits of online advertising, and the challenges of breaking out on your own in a crowded market.

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Episode 2: Rick Sapio

April 11, 2018 • 31 mins

Rick Sapio, a self-made man, talks about the keys to being a successful entrepreneur despite a rough start. Hear why it's better to say no than to say yes, and what locking yourself away in a cabin can do for your decision making skills. Rick even shares his secret for structuring a bit of spontaneity into his life.

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Episode 1: Gabe Abshire

April 4, 2018 • 35 mins

Welcome to the very first episode of "Where's My Parachute" - a podcast about about taking the leap out of traditional business into entrepreneurship! Tune in for the next half hour as Stephen LaMure and Charlie Meyer sit down with Gabe Abshire to talk about his entrepreneurial journey!

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Where's My Parachute?

Episodes

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Episode 8: Dr. Ken Adams

Episode 7: Jeff Schiefelbein and Lloyd Banks

Episode 6: Aaliyah Haqq

Episode5: Michael Peticolas

Episode 4: Mark Moses

Episode 3: Mat Threadgill

Episode 2: Rick Sapio

Episode 1: Gabe Abshire

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Episode 10: Kent McKeaigg

Episode 9: Dave Matthews