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DIRTY WATER TASTES GREAT! - #107 | Dominic Minogue

Dominic Minogue is the Founder of Dirty Water On the side he runs a Foodie TikTok with just under 200k followers   Outline: 00:00 - The Birth of Dirty Water 02:35 - Building a Community: The Key Steps 05:12 - Branding and Market Positioning 08:06 - The Flavor Journey: Crafting Dirty Water 10:44 - Navigating the CPG Landscape 13:38 - Distribution Challenges in the Alcohol Industry 18:37 - Navigating the Alcohol Industry's Challenges 19:16 - Scaling Dirty Water: Early Days and Experiences 20:53 - Crafting a Unique Brand Identity 22:39 - Building Relationships in a Competitive Market 29:20 - The Solo Founder Journey 32:11 - The Creative Process of Entrepreneurship 34:18 - Foodie Passion and TikTok Success 36:57 - Pairing Dirty Water with Food 37:32 - Future Flavors and Brand Expansion Dom’s Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-minogue/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-minogue/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_dmbp/ [https://www.instagram.com/_dmbp/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Dommelier1 [https://www.youtube.com/@Dommelier1] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dommelier [https://www.tiktok.com/@dommelier] Dirty Water - https://dirtywaterbrand.com/ [https://dirtywaterbrand.com/]   Podcast Links: Website - https://www.businessisblumin.com/ [https://www.businessisblumin.com/] Become A Sponsor - https://www.businessisblumin.com/sponsors [https://www.businessisblumin.com/sponsors] Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Tar39pLa0jpoAkt75aDCP [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Tar39pLa0jpoAkt75aDCP] Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-is-blumin/id1698775034 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-is-blumin/id1698775034] YouTube - www.youtube.com/@BusinessisBlumin [http://www.youtube.com/@BusinessisBlumin] My Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b-717947124/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b-717947124/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielblumin/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielblumin/] X - https://x.com/DanielBlumin [https://x.com/DanielBlumin] How to build a personal brand with Finn McKenty https://youtu.be/0eogKdq3CcU?si=LadOYwbuoCzHqZ9Y [https://youtu.be/0eogKdq3CcU?si=LadOYwbuoCzHqZ9Y]

How To Go From Broke & Unemployed To Successful Entrepreneur - #106 | Ben Albert

Ben Albert went from broke and unemployed to a successful entrepreneur and 6x podcast host Outline: 00:00 - From Corporate to Entrepreneur: A Pandemic Pivot 02:49 - Childhood Challenges and Finding Identity 06:09 - The Accidental Entrepreneur: First Steps 08:47 - Passion vs. Profit: Defining Success 12:08 - Building a Personal Brand: The Key to Success 15:03 - Social Selling: The New Approach to Sales 17:52 - The Importance of Community and Networking 21:13 - Lessons from Podcasting: Growth and Improvement 24:06 - Risk-Taking and Resilience in Business 27:06 - Advice from Influential Guests 29:58 - Long-Term Mindset: Overcoming Struggles 33:13 - Final Thoughts: Embracing the Journey Ben’s Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ [https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatiqMEYvn1CO_isUcb6pAQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatiqMEYvn1CO_isUcb6pAQ] Website - https://realbusinessconnections.com/ [https://realbusinessconnections.com/] Podcast Links: Website - https://www.businessisblumin.com/ [https://www.businessisblumin.com/] Become A Sponsor - https://www.businessisblumin.com/sponsors [https://www.businessisblumin.com/sponsors] Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Tar39pLa0jpoAkt75aDCP [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Tar39pLa0jpoAkt75aDCP] Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-is-blumin/id1698775034 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-is-blumin/id1698775034] YouTube - www.youtube.com/@BusinessisBlumin [http://www.youtube.com/@BusinessisBlumin] My Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b-717947124/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b-717947124/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielblumin/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielblumin/] X - https://x.com/DanielBlumin [https://x.com/DanielBlumin] How Samuel Moses built Sockrates into a million dollar sock company https://youtu.be/iK4xfC1AXSQ?si=_dRVLok81THuXssC [https://youtu.be/iK4xfC1AXSQ?si=_dRVLok81THuXssC]

How To Build A $1,000,000+ Software Company With 0 Experience - #105 | Tim Branyan

Tim Branyan built a multi-million dollar software company with 0 technical experience   Outline: 00:00 - Introduction and Gratitude for Service 02:46 - The Journey of Entrepreneurship: Starting with Limited Resources 05:53 - Philosophies for Overcoming Challenges 08:45 - The Role of Faith and Perspective in Business 11:55 - Breaking into Tech Without a Formal Background 14:57 - Building a Successful Platform: Rocket Grow 18:08 - Steps to Launching an App Without Coding Skills 20:59 - Generating Leads in a Competitive Market 23:55 - Scaling User Acquisition and Referral Programs 26:45 - The Importance of Authenticity in Networking 29:59 - Creating a Supportive Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs 32:58 - Navigating Media and Political Influences 35:49 - TrueFanz: A Creator-Centric Platform 39:02 - Monetization Strategies for Creators 42:06 - Learning from Entrepreneurial Setbacks Tim’s Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbranyan/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbranyan/] X - https://twitter.com/Timbranyan [https://twitter.com/Timbranyan] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TimBranyan/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@TimBranyan/videos] Website - https://timbranyan.com/ [https://timbranyan.com/]   Podcast Links: Website - https://www.businessisblumin.com/ [https://www.businessisblumin.com/] Become A Sponsor - https://www.businessisblumin.com/sponsors [https://www.businessisblumin.com/sponsors] Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Tar39pLa0jpoAkt75aDCP [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Tar39pLa0jpoAkt75aDCP] Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-is-blumin/id1698775034 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-is-blumin/id1698775034] YouTube - www.youtube.com/@BusinessisBlumin [http://www.youtube.com/@BusinessisBlumin] My Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b-717947124/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b-717947124/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielblumin/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielblumin/] X - https://x.com/DanielBlumin [https://x.com/DanielBlumin]   How Will Nitze built IQBAR into a million dollar CPG brand https://youtu.be/eEtBbQPS6ms?si=zt9ZFzZXeHIytDia [https://youtu.be/eEtBbQPS6ms?si=zt9ZFzZXeHIytDia]

Serial Entrepreneur Reveals The SECRETS Of LinkedIn Growth - #104 | Colin Hirdman

Colin Hirdman is a serial entrepreneur who started and exited his first company with 0 business experience; today, he runs Monkey Island Ventures with two of his best friends and is focused on his newest business, Rainmaker, that helps founders, business coaches, and sales teams build their LinkedIn network, leads, and sales through their "Authentic Engine" Outline: 00:00 - From Luck to Entrepreneurship: Colin's Journey 02:21 - The Value of Perseverance and Creativity in Entrepreneurship 05:02 - Books for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: The E-Myth and The Go-Giver 08:29 - Challenges and Advice for Finding Product-Market Fit 10:49 - Using Data and Organic Content for Growth 15:50 - The Benefits of Working with Friends 20:03 - Practical Tips for Growing an Audience on LinkedIn 22:55 - Cracking the Nut: Understanding Customer Needs on LinkedIn 26:30 - The Role of Controversy in LinkedIn Engagement 30:12 - Niche Targeting and Building an Audience on LinkedIn 39:45 - Using LinkedIn Live Streams to Generate Leads 43:54 - The Importance of Authenticity and Thought Leadership on LinkedIn Colin’s Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinhirdman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinhirdman/] Rainmaker - https://www.rainmakergrows.com/ [https://www.rainmakergrows.com/] Podcast Links: Website - https://www.businessisblumin.com/ [https://www.businessisblumin.com/] Become A Sponsor - https://www.businessisblumin.com/sponsors [https://www.businessisblumin.com/sponsors] Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Tar39pLa0jpoAkt75aDCP [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Tar39pLa0jpoAkt75aDCP] Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-is-blumin/id1698775034 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-is-blumin/id1698775034] My Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b-717947124/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b-717947124/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielblumin/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielblumin/] X - https://x.com/DanielBlumin [https://x.com/DanielBlumin]

WATERGATE Scandal = UNBEATABLE Branding - #103 | Adib Shadid

Adib Shadid is a hospitality industry veteran and the CEO of Gatherly: a platform revolutionizing virtual hospitality by bringing the high-touch experience of in-person event planning online Outline: 00:00 - Working at the Watergate Hotel and the Pop Culture Effect 06:56 - Advice for Aspiring Bartenders and Dealing with Customers 13:11 - Behind-the-Scenes of the Hospitality Industry 16:18 - The Psychology of Customer Experiences 25:06 - Studying Hospitality in Switzerland and Corporate Integration 27:02 - Teaching with Avid Interest: Keeping Up with Modern Material 29:03 - Career Choices: Pursuing Passions over Expectations 33:49 - The Rise of Virtual Events: Benefits and Opportunities 48:29 - Hospitality Professionals: Creating Successful Events Shadid’s Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adib-shadid-b0034349/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adib-shadid-b0034349/] Gatherly Website - https://www.gatherly.io/ [https://www.gatherly.io/]   Podcast Links: Website - https://www.businessisblumin.com/ [https://www.businessisblumin.com/] Sponsor An Episode - https://www.businessisblumin.com/sponsors [https://www.businessisblumin.com/sponsors] Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Tar39pLa0jpoAkt75aDCP [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Tar39pLa0jpoAkt75aDCP] Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-is-blumin/id1698775034 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-is-blumin/id1698775034]   My Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b-717947124/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b-717947124/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielblumin/ [https://www.instagram.com/danielblumin/] X - https://x.com/DanielBlumin [https://x.com/DanielBlumin]