Down 2 Business
The Down 2 Business Podcast is all about showcasing the journeys of business owners—from their humble beginnings to where they are today. It's not just about highlighting their products or services; it's about telling the real, unfiltered story of what it takes to build a business. The road to entrepreneurship is filled with highs, lows, challenges, and triumphs—and those stories have the power to inspire, educate, and connect with others. You never know who might find strength or insight from your experience. Tune in for candid conversations and share your unique journey with the world!
Episodes
"The path to being in business is a lot easier if you do it correctly now, than it was 10 years ago, 20 years ago, 30 years ago."
When Matthew became a lawyer, he directly witnessed clients being underserved by law firms locally, in the suburbs and larger ones worldwide. On top of that his father owned a business and also faced similar issues.
As a result, Matthew decided to place his focus on helping ...
"Every stage of your business growth requires a different version of you as the business owner."
Antwon is all about removing the complexities from being a business owner or entrepreneur and focusing on what it takes to execute. Scaling your business will not be possible if you are not changing the capacity in which you operate.
They are not asking you to relinquish control completely, but rather trul...
"My big belief is let's get off the sidelines, quit talking in hypotheticals and jump in...that's just where the magic happens."
You may not have everything 100% figured out, but movement towards the goal is always a step in the right direction. Jon got his start in non-food franchising around 10 years ago and it wasn't long before he began helping others do the same.
FranBridge Consulting will teach y...
"What I learned in my business is do marketing before you need marketing."
When you hit a rough patch in business or in life, what is your response? Matt knew that he was destined for greatness and although his business took a hit at one point, he refused to accept defeat.
Instead he decided to shift his focus on marketing and being intentional with building an authentic team around the business. Scal...
"What if someone is able to figure out a way to use your technology in 10 years and they made all the money in the world?"
It's not everyday that you get to pick the brain of a patent attorney, but do you know the ins and outs of what they do? Austin will walk you through the entire process, but also let you know that engineering school is where it all started for him.
So how did a smoke detection sys...
"Your family adapts to the version of you that's only partially there."
Achieving a true work-life balance can be difficult, but it is not impossible. After losing his father, George refused to follow in the same footsteps of not being as present as he'd like in his son's life.
George decided to take it a step further by creating an outlet for other Founder Dads out there, because he knew he was ...
"If you can run a lemonade stand, you can own a business."
While we strive to provide value to everyone in our audience, we assure you this episode will be no different. However, we particularly want all of our gamers to step to the front!
Paul Pape may be one man, but he wears an array of hats - creative genius being one of them. Take a second and think about your favorite game to play. Let's ta...
"I think momentum beats perfection."
Wes and the team at Uplift 360 believe that it isn't just about bringing something to a higher level or acquiring more business, but also being considerate of people throughout the process. If a client is having a bad day, why not do everything in your power to turn it into a good day?
Wes has been running his agency for over 20 years and will be the first...
Well well well, what better way to bring a live event to the City of Brotherly Love than with the person it all started with?! So much has happened since the initial interview in 2019 and we are ready to unpack it all.
Have you checked out We Dj, LLC? They may be coming to a city near you, very soon!
We would be remiss if we didn’t sincerely thank everyone who made this happen - from ...
Credibility is the name of the game and for this episode we sat down with a Global Credibility Expert.
What does your vetting process look like? Does it vary depending on what you are deciding partake in?
In your opinion, do trust and credibility go hand in hand?
Mitchell recalls his Napoleon Hill journey from 2019-2020 in which he interviewed 500 thoughts leaders and his findings were astoun...
It’s always fun when there’s enough out there for everyone. This is exactly how we feel the more we sit down with those involved in the real estate industry.
Kamyar got his start back in 2004 on the residential side of things. He decided to switch over to commercial in 2011 and hasn’t looked back since.
So what are some of the benefits to working in commercial? What exactl...
While there is no such thing as a perfect parent, a child’s upbringing can have a major impact on their life as a whole.
It is important to consider the stages of development children undergo and how that influences their behavior.
After much diligent research, Osayi developed the “Connect to Influence” parenting method which helps parents create an even more positive impact on th...
“I don’t mind all of the other stuff being out there. It just drives me to say how can I be different?”
Cash will tell you firsthand that it took an immense amount of sacrifice to be in the position that he’s in today. He will also tell you that it was all worth it at the end of the day.
His passion for sports, specifically statistics goes as far back as he can remember. So when y...
When you hear the statistic that startups in the United States have a 90% failure rate - what thoughts come to mind? Does it deter you from chasing your dreams of becoming a business owner or entrepreneur?
On the other hand, Matt came into business as a private equity investor with a firm belief that buying a business is a better strategy than starting one.
Furthermore, the process may not be as s...
We are curious…what type of work do you do and is it something that fulfills you?
Shaté takes pride in helping others not only live in their purpose but truly love what it is that they do. However, to get to where she is today there were quite a few pivots and transitions along the way.
Ultimately, she fell in love with career strategy and development and has been paying it forward ev...
Fear can truly be a mind-killer. It can ruin a great thing before it even gets its start.
Brian can attest to this because there was a point in time where he was afraid to make decisions and living for others and not himself.
So what happened in the late summer of 2017 that shifted everything for him?
Tune in to episode 223 as Brian details his COMPASS Framework, reveals a positive outlook on...
Have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes every time a monetary transaction of some sort is made? We won’t speak for you, but we love seeing that “approved” message pop up one way or another 😂
Jodie is as passionate as they come when talking about the payments industry and it shows within her business - Electronic Transactions Association.
Education is a pivotal component ...
The beauty of the podcast is that we speak with experts who went through the hoops and hurdles and are doing everything in their power so that YOU don’t have to.
Cody watched his dream die because of money and despite getting his start in the live band and concert booking industry - he had to give it all up. Who would’ve thought that a pandemic would change the trajectory for so many busine...
When you think about your job or your business - where does company culture rank on the list? Tevia will be the first to tell you that it is arguably one of the most important things to consider.
TeKoda Accounting was not built overnight, but rather with the customer as the top priority. They pride themselves on serving across multiple industries with a unique approach.
Tevia is passionate about a...
Knowledge is power and sometimes all it takes is one conversation to realize there is more out there than you thought. Dr. J took some time to sit down with one Elder in particular to truly learn history - needless to say his mind was blown!
In addition to this, Dr. J recognized the importance of being of service to others, no matter what it is that you do. ConsciRise is focused on spiritual wellness, ...
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