It starts with the famous last words: "I've got an idea. I can do this better. It can't be that hard to start a business, right?" How I Built My Business is an interview podcast for entrepreneurs to share their stories of success, but also lessons learned. Whether you're an established business owner, an aspirational entrepreneur, or just a business nerd, this podcast has something for you. Simply put, this is a support group for those of us who can't help but start businesses. This podcast should be entertaining (hopefully), informative (probably) and free to listen to (definitely).
The How I Built My Business Podcast is excited to host Chris Peacock, Founder & CEO of Aquaoso. Aquaoso is a water risk analytics company that helps organizations understand water resources. Chris gives too much great advice to summarize in a few sentences so you’ll just have to listen to the episode. Chris talks about his NAR policy and pivoting from their original business model. Dave talks about the only team that could be tougher to root for than the Sacramento Kings.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
8 Jul 2021
Eli Weiner of BoaVida Group
Eli built a mobile home park empire by offering his tenants BoaVida or “the Good Life”. He co-founded his first company at age 22 and has been a relentless entrepreneur ever since. Eli talks about how to get accidentally promoted to night shift manager at a local diner before turning an “unsellable” home into your first opportunity. Eli’s enthusiasm for his industry and company culture shines through the interview. If you’re looking for a jolt of inspiration, this is the episode for you.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
24 Jun 2021
Matt Gougé of Matt the Mortgage Guy
This week’s episode of How I Built My Business features Matt Gouge, affectionately known as Matt the Mortgage. Matt provides some great advice on scaling a team and building an impressive YouTube channel. Matt’s enthusiasm and entrepreneurial energy is so contagious, Dave seriously considers becoming a mortgage broker himself. Unfortunately, ‘Dave the Mortgage Guy‘ doesn’t quite have the same ring to it.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
10 Jun 2021
Julia Marin of J. Elm Business Solutions
The How I Built My Business Podcast presents an interview with Julia Marin, Owner & CEO of J. Elm Business Solutions. Julia found her niche as an outsourced staff solution and event planner for professional associations. Julia genuinely cares for her employees/industry and used her shout-out at the end to benefit everyone in her space. She also wants to make it clear to her family what she does for a living and hold her father accountable to take her to a Niners game. Let’s hope this helps.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
3 Jun 2021
John Vuong of Local SEO Search
This week, the How I Built My Business Podcast welcome, John Vuong, owner of Local SEO Search. John’s enthusiasm for helping small business owners get found online is truly infectious. He talks about his journey from selling ads to filling a need as a trusted consultant for companies all over North America. John is a Toronto Raptors fan which we agree is more advantageous than rooting for the Sacramento Kings.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
27 May 2021
Jonathan Kaufman of Third Plateau
This week’s How I Built My Business features Jonathan Kaufman, Co-Founder of Third Plateau. Jonathan’s firm specializes in helping non-profits and organizations grow to accomplish greater good globally. Jonathan talks about being selective in his ideal client but helpful to anyone who reaches out. Jonathan is a legitimate long-time Sacramento Kings fan which is amazing because he and Dave are 2 of 78 real Kings fans left in the wild. Jonathan and Dave talk about forced musical education for children, but also an affinity for Lizzo.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
13 May 2021
Bret Fair of 360 Risk Partners
The How I Built My Business podcast welcomes Bret Fair, Founder & Managing Partner of 360 Risk Partners. Bret talks about how his firm is growing rapidly by specializing and becoming experts on a specific type of business insurance. If you’re questioning whether discussions on the insurance industry are compelling, Bret also talks about valeting Ferraris and how shaved off eyebrows can actually help you get a job. Dave is thrilled they both have Mitch Richmond autographs in their office. Dave contemplates stealing Bret’s Jason Williams autographed basketball, but probably doesn’t have the skillset. Yet.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
30 Apr 2021
Strati Vourakis of Calm Computing
The How I Built My Business Podcast welcomes, Strati Vourakis, Founder & President of Calm Computing. Strati tells us what it takes to run a successful business for 12 years including all the ups and downs. He gives some extremely valuable advice about the IT risk of employees working from home without the right precautions. Dave learns that he can send text messages with embedded fireworks graphics. The future is here!
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
26 Mar 2021
Brian Ostrovsky of Locable
This episode of How I Built My Business features Brian Ostrovsky, Founder & CEO of Locable. Brian talks about how an MBA research project turned into a business and lifelong passion of helping small businesses and non-profits improve their marketing. Brian is currently enjoying/surviving a one year remote work road trip with his entire family across the United States. Dave is confident a similar road trip with his wife and dog would end in a mutiny about one month in.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
11 Mar 2021
Derrick Warmerdam of Mid Century Sacramento
This week’s How I Built My Business features Derrick Warmerdam, owner of Mid Century Sacramento. Derrick talks about going from working a shaved ice stand at the Galt Flea Market to creating a growing furniture and home decoration business selling nationwide. Derrick opens up about learning to manage people and how seemingly random job experiences were the perfect training. Dave has a surprisingly good idea for a social media post thereby doubling his good ideas for the week.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
18 Feb 2021
Reneta Jenik of Foodom
This episode of How I Built My Business features Reneta Jenik, Founder & CEO of Foodom. Reneta talks about her platform that connects people to qualified home chefs for healthy and efficient weekly meal cooking/planning. Dave is relieved to find out there are unhealthy options too. Reneta explains her outlook on business and building a diverse team. Dave finds another Kings fan. Finally.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
28 Jan 2021
Clint Herndon of Next Peak CPA
The How I Built My Business Podcast with Dave Carlsen welcomes Clint Herndon, President of Next Peak CPA and the Next Peak Podcast. Clint tells his entrepreneurial story, does a deeper dive into 1031 Exchanges for commercial real estate, and tells us his favorite Prince song. Dave pop quizzes Clint with unsolicited mental math and humblebrags about playing music on Sutter Street.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
14 Dec 2020
Trevor Fong
Sacramento’s Social Media Savant - This episode of How I Built My Business features Trevor Fong, a local entrepreneur. He explains how to optimize social media quality vs quantity and create networking mixers to invite your prospects to come to you. He also talks about a hip hop song Dave is not cool enough to know.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
7 Dec 2020
Kim Kelley of Creative Marketing Arts
From A Kitchen Table Business To A Tahoe Office: The How I Built My Business Podcast welcomes Kim Kelley, Marketing Guru for Creative Marketing Arts. Kim breaks down the origins and growth of her marketing company while sharing some sage advice on hiring. How do drive-by contactless visits with Santa drive retail sales? Find out in this week’s podcast.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
12 Nov 2020
Dan Loesch of D. Loesch Construction
The How I Built My Business Podcast with Dave Carlsen welcomes his longtime buddy, Dan Loesch. Dan graduated with a prestigious Architectural Engineering degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and started out on the standard engineering path. After some inspiration from Dave Ramsey and support/kick in the butt from his wife, he started his own home remodeling business. Conversation topics include people who advise you against being an entrepreneur and the restorative power of the song “Flashdance (What A Feeling)”.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
6 Nov 2020
Emily Jimison of Seven Seven Cosmetics
The How I Built My Business Podcast welcomes Emily Jimison, Founder and CEO of Seven Seven Cosmetics. Listen in for Emily’s journey from Hollywood red carpet makeup artist to building her own successful cosmetic brand (https://www.sevensevencosmetics.com/ (https://www.sevensevencosmetics.com/)).
Emily shares some great insight and inspirational advice for entrepreneurs. Dave reminisces about childhood barbeques at Emily’s house back when the Sacramento Kings were good. It’s really a team effort.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
30 Oct 2020
James O'Connell of Carlsen O'Connell Commercial Real Esate
This week’s episode of How I Built My Business features business partners/childhood friends James O’Connell and Dave Carlsen. After some whiskey and a coin toss, they landed on the name Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
22 Oct 2020
Jeff Lieber of TurnKey Product Management
Dave sits down with Jeff Lieber of TurnKey Product Management.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
15 Oct 2020
Paul Burke of Blacktop Comedy
Prepare yourself for the inaugural episode! Dave Carlsen sits down with Paul Burke of Blacktop Comedy. Lots of laughs, and business insights.
This podcast is brought to you by Carlsen O’Connell Commercial Real Estate. They help companies find office space to rent and commercial buildings to buy. Need help with commercial real estate? Go to www.CarlsenOConnell.com (http://www.carlsenoconnell.com/) for more information.
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