Shaping The Future Podcast with host Gregg Kell

Sharat Potharaju, CEO and Co-Founder of Mobstac

QUOTES: “I’m most passionate about making a small dent in the Small Business World.” “Humility is a good thing. Entrepreneurship makes you humble, whether you like it or not.” “With hiring, always be hands on. You will course correct faster.” “Educating the market is a process that takes time.” “The best way to affect the most amount of people is technology disruption.” SHOW NOTES: In this episode of Shaping the Future Podcast, Gregg Kell gets the chance to chat with Sharat Potharaju; CEO and Co-Founder of Mobstac. Sharat’s company hopes to disrupt Small Business marketing through emerging Proximity Marketing technologies -- Advertising to customers via their smartphones as they shop, as an example use case. In addition, Sharat’s company helps to collect data & analytics on this method of advertising, in order to establish a benchmark and further pave the way to growth in this space. TIME STAMPS: [3:17] WIll Proximity Marketing be disruptive in Small Business Marketing? [7:10] What is Sharat Most Passionate About Today? [9:01] Sharat’s biggest humbling moment [12:36] Goals for 2nd half of 2018 [12:55] Sharat’s biggest challenges to overcome RESOURCES: https://www.mobstac.com/  

Steve Mahard – SEO Leads Los Angeles

QUOTES: “I’m in the Relationship Business. We do SEO on the side.” “No matter how much you know, there is always more to learn.” “Quality relationships start with listening.” “Explain things in a way the client will understand.” “Empathy plus Respect yields Trust, and Trust is Golden.” “Is that the best you can do?” SHOW NOTES: In this episode of Shaping The Future, Gregg chats with Steve Mahard; Operations Manager of SEOLeads. Steve’s foray into Entrepreneurship started at the ripe age of 17 as the Owner of a Plant Rental Business. Since then, he’s fallen into the Online Marketing space, with over 10 years experience in the field. Enjoy this episode as we flesh out what has driven Steve to his success. TIME STAMPS: [2:50] What is Steve most passionate about today? [4:52] Steve’s biggest personal challenge, and how he’s overcome it [6:50] What are the greatest lessons Steve learned from his challenges? [8:17] What are Steve’s Goals for the second half of 2018? [16:30] Why Steve decided to join SEOLeads [18:23] What does Steve’s ideal client look like? [19:24] The best advice Steve has ever received [22:40] What is Steve doing now to shape his future? RESOURCES: SEOLeads.io

Joel Rude Lake Arrowhead

QUOTES: "Hope is a belief that my future can be better than my past, and I can play a significant role to make it better." "Remain faithful to what you know." "It’s not only okay to ask for help, it’s absolutely necessary to ask for help." "I believe America is a shining example of the great good people can be together when principles and integrity guide our actions. And it can be a sobering example of the great harm people can do to each other when those principles are ignored, mocked, or disintegrated." "The principle still remains, as does the choice." SHOW NOTES: In this episode of Shaping the Future Podcast, Gregg Kell interviews Joel Rude, the executive director of Alpine Camp and Conference Center. This episode is much more than just how to run a business properly; it is about how to enhance the lives of others through your outreach. Joel talks about the core of Alpine Camp and just how sticking to the core mission of Alpine helps change lives for the better. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:47] Joel’s passion for the camping ministry because camp changes lives [03:16] The science of hope and how that may impact people who really need it [05:22] The trials Joel went through when shifting from one job to another that prepared him to be a more empathetic person [08:15] Alpine’s focus on building from their core and how it reflects the original purpose of the camp [17:13] Joel’s concentration on details to enhance the hospitality of Alpine Camp RESOURCES: Alpine Camp and Conference Center Camp HOPE America Contact Joel

Valerie Parmenter San Bernardino

QUOTES: "Pay attention. Keep your fingers in the pie." "You can’t expect more than you inspect." "Stay good. Stay organized. Stay on schedule. You’ll have a successful life." "America’s a land of opportunity. You’re always going to reap what you sow." "Keep your head up. Remember if you really really want this, you can achieve it." SHOW NOTES: In this episode of Shaping the Future Podcast, Gregg interviews Valerie Parmenter, owner of RV Stripes, Graphics, and more. Valerie speaks about just what it means to have balance in your business whether it comes to trust with employees, when to be involved, or how much much time and effort you should spend in keeping your business in line. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:30] Valerie’s passion for building good, honest relationships with her clients [02:45] How trusting her employees too much opened the door for a mishap within Valerie’s business and how that encouraged her to be more involved [06:30] The challenges of keeping the business as well as the employees on track for the future [09:01] Getting out of your business what you put into it [10:26] What Valerie is doing to shape the business for a future without her involved RESOURCES: www.rvstripes.com

Robert Waddell Rancho Cucamonga

QUOTES: "Nowadays, we try to track everything a lot closer to be able to get a better perspective." "I’d like to be a company that people are excited to work with." "I was born into a family business where there’s an obligation to help the family business at times." "My ideal client is someone who recognizes the value of quality." "Some of the best advice whether personal or professional-- suit up, show up." SHOW NOTES: In this episode of Shaping the Future Podcast, Gregg interviews Robert Waddell, president of Waddell Painting, Inc. Robert’s painting business was passed down to him from his father, putting him in a position to not only learn how to keep a family name alive, but how to reshape that family name to fit modern needs. HIGHLIGHTS: [01:20] Robert’s passion for creating a better future for everyone around him [02:16] How preparing for a rainy day kept Robert’s business afloat during the recession of 2008 [06:55] The difficulty in finding the right employees and the importance of keeping a presence online [12:13] Why Waddell Painting was formed and why it’s in business today [15:31] How being present in your day to day life allows you to aim higher and with more precision RESOURCES: https://waddellpainting.net/ Waddell Painting on Facebook Google G Suite