The Independent Entrepreneur

Chad Morris, Myogenics Fitness

Sean Saulsbury — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:23:52 +0000

Chad Morris is the owner of Myogenics Fitness, a gym located in West Hollywood that is dedicated exclusively to what’s called High Intensity Training. Chad talks about his company and their unique approach to exercise and fitness.

Andrew Warner, Mixergy

Sean Saulsbury — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:24:11 +0000

Andrew Warner, founder of Mixergy.com, is interviewed about his own show on business, how he failed at it on the first try, and why he’s so passionate about the upstart.

Jawaid Bazyar, foreThought.net

Sean Saulsbury — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:30:13 +0000

Jawaid Bazyar is the president of foreThought.net, an Internet service provider and telecommunications company servicing the Denver, Colorado area. Jawaid talks about starting his company from his basement apartment, how he’s adapted his business over the years in an ever-evolving market, and why one should “always pay attention to the facts on the ground.”

Les McKeown, Predictable Success

Sean Saulsbury — Wed, 18 May 2011 00:20:29 +0000

Les McKeown, author of Predictable Success, is interviewed about his book and the knowledge he gained in starting over 42 companies during his career. Les tells us why startups of 3-4 people are most likely to succeed, the potential pitfalls to “following your passion” and why you should triple the initial expectations of your new business.

Jeff Yoak, ConnectFu

Sean Saulsbury — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:50:03 +0000

Jeff Yoak, CEO and Founder of ConnectFu, talks with us about his new startup as well as offers some advice on hiring employees, helping others and the value of transparency.

Micah Cover, Micah’s Magic

Sean Saulsbury — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:26:20 +0000

Micah Cover of Micah’s Magic is interviewed about being a professional magician. He discusses the business side of magician-ship, why having a mentors is a crucial part of his success, and how he develops his act.

Greg Harrison, DVM: Harrison’s Bird Foods

Sean Saulsbury — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:36:28 +0000

Dr. Greg Harrison is the founder of Harrison’s Bird Foods, a company that has been producing high quality organic bird food for over thirty years. Dr. Harrison discusses formulating his product, growing his business in a declining market, as well as what it’s like to run a family business.

Somrat Niyogi: Miso

Sean Saulsbury — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:01:49 +0000

Somrat Niyogi is CEO and co-founder of Miso, an Internet startup focused on creating a social experience for TV watching. Somrat talks about why he thinks passion drives work ethic and why every entrepreneur must “love the hustle.”

Kevin Delaney: Voice Over Artist

Sean Saulsbury — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:01:42 +0000

Kevin Delaney is a voice over artist in Los Angeles who also offers voice over lessons and coaching. Kevin discusses why actors and voice over artists must be entrepreneurs to survive in Hollywood, plus the philosophy behind his blog, The Wealthy Bohemian.

Avesta Rasouli and Cameron Kashani: Coloft

Sean Saulsbury — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 03:59:55 +0000

Coloft founders, Avesta Rasouli and Cameron Kashani, discuss their business and unique approach to a shared workspace environment, as well as the importance for all entrepreneurs to communicate their “why.”

Justin Roff-Marsh: Ballistix

Sean Saulsbury — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:00:33 +0000

Justin Roff-Marsh is the founder and president of Ballistix, a consulting firm specializing in Sales Process Engineering (SPE). Justin discusses SPE, The Theory of Constraints, how he built his company and why entrepreneurs should start their businesses with no money and no plan.

Paul Dergarabedian: Hollywood.com Box Office

Sean Saulsbury — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:20:05 +0000

Paul Dergarabedian is a movie and box office analyst who was president of Exhibitor Relations Co. before he started his own company, Media By Numbers, which was later sold to Hollywood.com. He is now president of Hollywood.com Box Office, and talks about his career, running his own company, and his unique brand.

Jean Moroney: Thinking Directions

Sean Saulsbury — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:01:38 +0000

Jean Moroney is president of Thinking Directions, a company that offers learning materials and seminars on thinking tactics that allow entrepreneurs and other creative professionals to “tap their own brilliance.” Jean give us the tools to bypass common pitfalls and traps in our thinking, as well as gives us some insight into her own business.

Pari Schacht: Nurturing Wisdom

Sean Saulsbury — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 07:01:48 +0000

Pari Schacht is the President and Founder of Nurturing Wisdom, a company that tutors students in the Chicago area. Pari talks about growing her business to over 80 tutors, about her hiring process and need to get the right people on board, as well her company’s core values and culture.

Luc Travers: Touching the Art

Sean Saulsbury — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:01:27 +0000

Luc Travers is in the starting stages of his entrepreneural journey, following his passion of sharing the visual arts with his audience. He gives art museums tours throughout the world and is the author of Touching the Art: A Guide to Enjoying Art At A Museum. Luc talks about why he chose to self-publish his book, why he loves being in business for himself and shares his thoughts on leadership.

Craig Biddle: The Objective Standard

Sean Saulsbury — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:01:06 +0000

Craig Biddle is the editor of The Objective Standard, a quaterly journal of culture and politics written from an Objectivist perspective. Craig talks about creating the journal, and how he’s adapting in the face of new technology and the Internet. He also discusses leadership, when to seek advice from others, and why the moral is the practical when it comes to business.

Blake Scholl: Barcode Hero

Sean Saulsbury — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:01:33 +0000

Blake Scholl, co-founder and CEO of Kima Labs, Inc., the makers of the mobile application Barcode Hero, talks with us about creating his new startup, leadership, how we can listen to our customers too much, and encourages entrepreneurs to think big.

Sam Sheldon: Compounding Pharmacy of Beverly Hills

Sean Saulsbury — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:01:20 +0000

Compounding Pharmacy of Beverly Hills owner Sam Sheldon joins us in studio to talk about his passion for pharmacy, starting his business and running it for the past fourteen years, and how he distinguishes himself from the competition.

Bill Gorman: TVbyTheNumbers.com

Sean Saulsbury — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:01:05 +0000

TVbyTheNumbers.com co-founder Bill Gorman talks with us about how he and his business partner created their company without any investment whatsoever, growing the company, as well as their future plans.

Senh Duong: Rotten Tomatoes, Wopular

Sean Saulsbury — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 07:23:51 +0000

For our first episode, Rotten Tomatoes founder Senh Duong sits down with us to talk about starting the popular movie review Web site as well as his current venture, Wopular.com, plus an introduction to the show and its vision.