#16: So, You Want to Start your Own School? (with Tom Hudock)

You are in for a real treat! I am here with Tom Hudock, a successful entrepreneur, a non-profit founder, a father, and business advisor. He is the co-founder of Rethink thinking, a non-profit making change in the world of education and he has also founded Arc Academy school based on the inquiry-based learning model. You can find him @ tomhudock on twitter and Instagram and by searching Tom Hudock on facebook. In this conversation, we discuss : -actionable ways to rethink education in this uncertain world -the key to keeping students engaged and passionate about their own learning -How to overcome challenges and fear of failure whether you’re starting a new business or helping students to adopt a growth mindset -The importance of cultivating environments that sustain and support mental wellness Hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! About Tom Hudock: I've been fortunate to have amazing people be apart of my life - it has helped me pursue my passions. I've started a couple companies, latest passion is Reinfluence Marketing - http://reinfluenceinc.com, and have worked with people in various industries on business transformation, sales/marketing, and startup initiatives. My diverse background has given me a unique perspective on business and Making It Happen (MIH). Entrepreneurship is my #2 passion (family comes first). I enjoy talking about business and sharing stories but I really want to make successful businesses, whether they be mine or helping others create an environment for success. Currently, my focus is on building a branding/marketing business. I'm putting everything I can into businesses that need strategy and execution with the latest marketing methods. We help build brands with compelling advertising. In the past, I've consulted for executives, business teams and individuals looking for ways of solving their problematic situation. Whether it was rescuing a failing project or helping take a new initiative to implementation, I have a proven track record for delivering on customer expectations. I've delivered $25 million dollar business/technology projects to smaller management consulting gigs to mentoring startups. Specialties: Marketing and Branding Business Development, Project Management, Business Analysis Performance Management and Business Intelligence