Fear Is The Biggest Enemy With Susana Cabrera
November 7, 2023
Today, we’re speaking with Susana Cabrera, who is one of the original entrepreneurs featured in the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program. I originally interviewed Susana in 2010, when she was in the first few years of her entrepreneurial journey. Today, I had the chance to catch up with her to revisit her journey and the life lessons she learned along the way. One thing you can say is that she takes the concept of side…
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How Wartime Survival Taught Me To Think Like An Entrepreneur With Faris Alami
October 13, 2021
As a Palestinian refugee growing up in Kuwait, Faris Alami was a straight-A student on his way to university and a stable career. And then life intervened when the Iraqi invasion turned his world upside down. Fresh out of high school, in the midst of a war zone, Faris found himself in charge of a local grocery store, a precarious experience that he barely escaped with his life. Yet, it was an experience that taught…
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William Snoddy: From Solitary Confinement To Budding Entrepreneur
September 17, 2021
In this episode, new entrepreneur William Snoddy joins us to discuss his life leading up to and including his entrepreneurial journey. After going to prison several times, William is now getting a trucking business off the ground. He and Gary Schoeniger talk about the books and the people that inspired him, the lessons he learned while in prison, and the power of a compelling goal. — Listen to the podcast here: Read the transcript…
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John Kendale: How A Single Dad Turned An Everyday Problem Into An Opportunity
July 29, 2021
Entrepreneur John Kendale joined us for an engaging conversation about his journey to become the inventor and owner of Toppy Toddler bibs. Listen in to hear about how John began his entrepreneurial journey with one simple idea, solving a problem any parent might face, a messy baby eating a meal. — Listen to the podcast here: iTunes Spotify Stitcher iHeart Radio Read the transcript below. John Kendale: How A Single Dad Turned An Everyday Problem Into…
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The Five-Dollar Startup with Melissa Weed
April 21, 2021
Many people want to start their own businesses but end up hesitating because of a lack of funds. But a lot of entrepreneurs have proven that starting a self-funded business is still possible even without much capital. Our host Gary Schoeniger is joined by Melissa Weed, founder of Pittsburg, Kansas-based cleaning business Honey Does LLC. During their conversation, Gary and Melissa unpacked her journey towards being an entrepreneur, her relationship with education and work, and…
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