About Pitfalls, Traps & Barriers: The Entrepreneurs Journey
Welcome to the Pitfalls, Traps & Barriers: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast where we engage with entrepreneurs and business leaders to learn more about their journey. And how they navigate life's pitfalls, traps, and barriers. With host, Don Booth.
Zero to Hero: How a Career in NDT Changed One Man's Life
NDT expert Nathan Smith shares how his passion for industrial inspection and safety transformed his life from a 27-year-old kid from Ohio to a successful career across the United States.
14 Nov 2024
Women in Nondestructive Testing with our guest Maisey Jay
In this episode we talk to Maisey Jay, a graduate of the American Institute of Nondestructive Testing. She talks about her career in NDT and the various countries she has visited on her journey in the inspection industry.Maisey Jay is a Nondestructive Testing technician who has traveled to several countries performing inspection across a wide array of industries.To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-booth-25b9288bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missi...
7 Nov 2024
What is "Self Friendship" and "Intucentricism™" with my guest Blizzard Planit
In today's Episode we talk about the belief system which our guest calls Intucentricism™, which prioritizes one’s intuition, self-control, and self-expression with openness to the experiences, desires, and feelings of others. It centers on personal expansion rooted in Self Friendship. Leading with Intucentricism will result in the collective expansion of society, each of us fostering what she calls a Party of One™—having fun, with ourselves, for ourselves, as ourselves. Independently, togethe...
31 Oct 2024
Dealing with Burnout with our Guest Patrice Bonfiglio
Join us to discuss the impact of burnout on your life, including your health and business.We take a look at the various causes and discuss solutions to alleviate burnout. Patrice Bonfiglio is the President of Sarissa Capital Management LP, a registered investment adviser focused on shareholder activism in healthcare. Prior to being president, she served in various roles at Sarissa Capital, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. She curren...
24 Oct 2024
Labor Market Data, What It Is and Why It Matters
Today I talked to Andrew Crapuchettes about employee recruitment, nurturing and development. We also delve into labor market data, what it is and why it matters in today's highly competitive workforce market.Andrew is a pioneer in the labor market data and analytics industry, and he is the visionary behind RedBalloon.Mr. Crapuchettes began his career as a young Silicon Valley entrepreneur, building business process automation and selling 3D modeling software.In 2001, Mr. Crapuchettes became a...
10 Oct 2024
Meditation, Plant Medicine, and Introspection with my guest Chris Rodman
Today, I’m thrilled to have Chris Rodman with us. Chris is a passionate advocate for holistic wellness, blending the ancient practices of meditation with the transformative power of plant medicine. Chris brings a unique perspective that bridges the spiritual and the scientific. Join us as we dive deep into the benefits of meditation, the role of plant medicine in personal growth, and the ways these practices can lead to profound transformation.In 2010 Chris experienced his first plant medicin...
26 Sept 2024
The Importance of Childhood Development with my guest, Marisol Castillo
Today we talked with Marisol Castillo about childhood development. Marisol is an amazingly gifted therapist with deep insight into how children learn and grow. She is also an amazing entrepreneur with a touching and inspiring story of how she started her business in Jaco, Costa Rica. Marisol holds a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Therapy and brings with her a wealth of expertise, holding multiple certifications, including Electro Stimulation, Adult Neurological Rehabilitation, and a s...
19 Sept 2024
What are Chambers of Commerce and How Can They Help Your Business Succeed
Learn about Chambers of Commerce from Matt Kilian, Minnesota's Executive of the year for 2024. We discuss what chambers of commerce are, and what services they can provide to help your business on many different levels.Matt Kilian is the president of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce, one of Minnesota’s largest chambers representing 1,100 small businesses in one of Minnesota’s most celebrated areas. He was named the Minnesota Chamber Executive of the Year in 2024 and also serves on the b...
12 Sept 2024
Innovation, Drive, Discipline. One CEO's point of view with our guest, Andrew Brown
Today we dig into what it takes to be an entrepreneur, we talk about Andrew's drive and passion for trade and skilled careers, and we find out how his company, toolfetch.com, has remained successful for 24 years. Andrew Brown is the Founder and CEO of toolfetch.com as well as an avid advocate of the skilled trades through the “Skilled Trades Advisory Council”. His dedication to the trades is fueled by passion and you can see that passion in every post he creates on social media.To ...
5 Sept 2024
Understanding Social Media as a Marketing Tool
David and I discuss how social media has evolved over the years, what social platform may be the best fit for your marketing needs, and what entrepreneurs' need to know about running a successful marketing campaign. We also discuss his Non-Profit organization "Hope for the Arctic".David Pride is the Founder and Chief Relationships Officer of Social Impressions, a Social Media Consulting firm that has guided strategy for high-profile campaigns across 17 countries, managing multi-million dollar...
29 Aug 2024
Mental Health is a Human Condition - Our Guest - Lucas Catton
Today we talk with Lucas Catton, Founder and CEO of Innovia Behavioral Health about the state of mental health around the world and how providing "Sub-Clinical" mental health support to people can reduce, and even prevent, mental health issues worldwide. We will also delve into entrepreneurship and gain some insight from both Lucas and my journeys through the business world.To learn more, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-booth-25b9288b/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https:...
15 Aug 2024
The Inaugural Episode of Pitfalls, Traps & Barriers: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast
In this inaugural episode of Pitfalls, Traps & Barriers, host Don Booth introduces himself and shares his journey as an entrepreneur. Don delves into his experiences with challenges, failures, and successes in both his business ventures and personal life. Tune in to discover the core themes of the podcast and gain insights into navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. Join us as Don sets the stage for future episodes filled with valuable lessons from entrepreneurs and business leaders.
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