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Hooked On Startups

by Matthew Sullivan - Founder of QuantmRE.com

I'm Matthew Sullivan, and this is Hooked on Startups, the show where I chat with some of the most talented, inspiring and successful entrepreneurs who talk about their real life stories, overcoming challenges and failures, and mastering success. Get ready for some of the best business tips, tricks and tactics and some frank, unscripted discussions.

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Episodes

  1. Creating Safe Environments By Purifying Bacteria With Ray Edwards Of Pūrtec

    Bacteria are present everywhere, from food services to sports facilities. These germs need to be purified especially with the amount of airborne diseases that can come from it. This is what Ray Edwards, founder of Pūrtec, does for a living. He created a waterless purification method that can...

  2. Johnny Wolff - REI Expert & CEO/Founder Of HomeRoom Coliving

    What is the most stable real estate revenue model of renting? It's coliving. Matthew Sullivan's guest in this episode is Johnny Wolff, the CEO and founder of HomeRoom Coliving. Join in the conversation as Johnny spills the beans on how he overcame the challenges he faced starting up HomeRoom.…

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  3. Sheevaun Moran On Taking Your Business To The Next Level With Energy Alignment

    People are so busy and in a hurry that they fail to look at themselves and how it is affecting their business. They fail to look at their own energy, humanity, and sensitivity—all key things you need to take into account if you also want to scale other areas of your life. For Matthew Sullivan's...

  4. RevenueZen: Defining Your Business Growth Strategy With Ken "Magma" Marshall

    Chasing after uninterested leads or writing endless blog posts that don't get read can be pretty tiresome. A good business growth strategy will save you from all these stresses. Ken "Magma" Marshall's primary business goal is to help you reach yours. Ken and his team live by the driving desire…

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  5. Building Your Brand And Becoming Your Own Boss With Jessica Dennehy

    What does freedom mean to you? How do you overcome indecision and become your own boss? Jessica Dennehy, CEO and founder of Pivot and Slay, shares her views on this with Matthew Sullivan. From her role as a Wall Street regulator to being her own boss today, Jessica talks to Matthew about how she...

  6. The Importance Of Vision And Having The Right Tools With Robert Syfert

    In everything that we do, we must always have a vision. This is true even in the real estate investment realm. In today's episode, we have Robert Syfert sharing his wisdom as the Co-Founder and Chief Visionary of RealEstateInvestor.com. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate…

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  7. Overcoming The Challenges In Building Startups With Amanda Rabideau

    Building your startup business could be very exciting. However, deciding on different things could result in your downfall or success, especially during the pandemic. In this episode, Amanda Rabideau gives us an overview of what we could expect to start one and how we could overcome challenges.…

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  8. How Injury Lawyers Work And How They Can Help You With Jonathan Rosenfeld

    For all its flaws, the legal system remains good and equitable. Matthew Sullivan's guest in this episode is Jonathan Rosenfeld, the founder of Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers. Jonathan fills Matthew in about how injury lawyers handle various cases. These can include personal injury, car accidents, home...

  9. Shauna Wekherlien - The Tax Goddess!

    Are you a business owner, investor, or self-employed who wants to earn more? Do you know that you can gain more by learning some of the rules and strategies in tax law? In this episode, Tax Goddess Shauna Wekherlien shares tips and techniques on leveraging tax avoidance and the importance of a…

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  10. How To Find Creative Solutions For Your Clients With Wesley Earp

    There's nothing new under the sun. So if you want to attract the right clients, you need to find creative solutions. Matthew Sullivan welcomes Wesley Earp, the Founder of WEInvested. Wesley shares with Matthew about the different creative endeavors he engaged in, from blogging to podcasting. The...

  11. Winning At Digital Marketing With JP Clement, CEO of Boomtime

    Well-targeted and crafted digital marketing is key to business success nowadays. It allows you to reach a bigger audience while making sure they get your intended message. But this is more than just being visible on social media and constantly producing engaging content. Matthew Sullivan sits…

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  12. Important Tips For Video Content Creation With VidChops CEO, Augie Johnston

    Video content is a must when you want to promote and market your business. But not everyone has the skills to edit a good quality video. If you're looking to expand your marketing and content creation but not sure how, then VidChops is the solution you're looking for! VidChops is a flat rate…

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  13. Building Customer Trust Among All The Fakes With Josh Elledge

    The most important thing about marketing is trust. That is why marketers need to focus on building trust. No one is going to buy a product that has 1-star reviews or is from a sketchy merchant. With so many fake marketing gurus out there just waiting to take your money, trust is the name of the...

  14. The Advantages Of eCommerce Automation With Kirk Cooper, ECom Automation Gurus CEO

    Want to get into the world of e-commerce and launch your own Amazon store? You've come to the right place! Kirk Cooper is the CEO at Ecom Automation Gurus, where he helps business owners automate their Amazon store. There are pros and cons to launching your business on a major platform, and Kirk…

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  15. Success Never Comes In A Golden Box, So Pay Attention With Ola Dantis

    Success never comes in a golden box with a red ribbon. So pay attention! Matthew Sullivan's guest in this episode is Ola Dantis, a real estate investor and entrepreneur. Ola shares with Matthew how paying attention to little things in your business can make you or break you. You have to…

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  16. How Growth Through Acquisition Expands Your Business Fast With Kylon Gienger

    Do you want to grow your existing company fast? Then you need to learn growth through acquisition. Matthew Sullivan's guest today is Kylon Gienger, the President at Acquira and Owner of Black Sheep Holdings. In this episode, Kyle talks with Matt about how you can grow exponentially when you buy...

  17. Shannon Robnett: Using Blockchain Technologies To Bring Liquidity To Real Estate Investing

    There's a lot of things you can do to make money. Real estate is probably the most tax-advantaged way to do that. Matthew Sullivan sits down for a conversation with Shannon Robnett about cash flow and using blockchain technologies to bring liquidity to real estate investing. Shannon has been in…

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  18. How Alex Machuca Built One Of The Fast-Growing Marketing Companies For Mortgage Brokers

    Every entrepreneur aims to take a business to another level, providing them with bigger revenues and a wider reach. But achieving rapid growth is another challenge entirely. Doing so will certainly yield much more enticing results. Joining Matthew Sullivan is Alex Machuca, CEO of one of the...

  19. Tim Keen - Digital Marketing Expert And Co-Founder Of Loop Club

    Are you having a hard time cracking the code for eCommerce? Enter Matthew Sullivan's guest, Tim Keen, a digital marketing expert and co-founder of Loop Club. With Tim's guidance and expertise, a skincare brand skyrocketed its business from $40,000 to $1.2 million a month in five months! If you…

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  20. Why You Need To Tell People What You Don't Do With Sean Campbell

    Don't wait for your competitors to define what you don't do. Every software has its failings and limitations. Tell your customers what you don't do to establish trust. Matthew Sullivan's guest in this episode is Sean Campbell, the CEO and Founder of Cascade Insights. Sean shares with Matthew how...

  21. Alison Lumbatis – Founder of Get Your Pretty On, Entrepreneur, Author, and Empowerment Influencer

    Fashion is more than just about clothes, and being an influencer is more than just having followers. Today's guest is an empowerment influencer who grew her following organically by helping women gain confidence through clothes! Alison Lumbatis is the founder of Get Your Pretty On and the creator...

  22. Noosheen Hashemi - An Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Investor, And Philanthropist

    The pandemic completely changed the way that we look at things. A simple cold or cough may not be so simple anymore. We need to be extra careful as simple symptoms may just be signs of underlying chronic disease. In this episode, Noosheen Hashemi shares how her company develops solutions to...

  23. Amy Anderson - Co-Founder Of Wild Coffee Marketing

    How do you make your brand stand out? Matthew Sullivan interviews Amy Anderson, the Co-Founder at Wild Coffee Marketing. Wild Coffee is dedicated to helping your business grow better. Amy discusses with Matthew how customers are hungry for authentic connection. The first step to establishing a…

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  24. Darin Dawson - On A Mission To Re-Humanize The Planet

    Most businesses have gone virtual out of necessity, and many have lost the ability to connect with fellow human beings because of faceless communication. Introducing Darin Dawson, the President of BombBomb, who's on a mission to re-humanize the planet. Darin tells Matthew Sullivan why…

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  25. Kyle Duford - Crafting Outstanding Experiences For Global Brands

    How can you create your brand so that you make your customers feel something when they look at it, wear it, buy it, and smell it? Matthew Sullivan's guest today, Kyle Duford, is an expert at crafting outstanding experiences for global brands. Kyle is the Executive Creative Director at The Brand...

  26. Outsider Coming In: Expanding Healthcare To Make It Affordable With Shane Foss

    The healthcare industry is very expensive, but Shane Foss wanted to change that. Shane was an outsider going into the healthcare industry. When you're an outsider, you're going to cause some disruption. But that was not Shane's plan. Shane is the CEO of Hooray Health, and his goal is to provide...

  27. Dr. Shirag Shemmassian - Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting

    Getting into medical school is hard work, but it's certainly attainable. That's why we are giving you this episode as Matthew Sullivan interviews Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, to discuss how his company has grown over the years in helping people get to…

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  28. Boxabl: An Affordable Mobile Housing Solution You Need With Paolo Tiramani

    What if you can have an affordable house you can bring with you wherever you want? Introducing Paolo Tiramani, the Founder of Boxabl. Paolo discusses with Matthew Sullivan how Boxabl's main innovation is a patented building construction technology for mass housing production to make houses more...

  29. Bob Wheeler - Author, CPA And Founder Of The Money Nerve

    Don't make your clients feel wrong; give them other options. Matthew Sullivan's guest in this episode is Bob Wheeler, the founder of The Money Nerve. Matthew shares with Bob his experiences in dealing with clients over the years. Some clients will never want to listen, while others are eager to...

  30. How To Become Your Own Service Provider And Earn At The Same Time With Justin Caswell

    These days it feels like you can't move without having the right internet connection, so you can't help but invest in a service provider. But what if there was a way for you to control and customize that service while earning money on the backend? Justin Caswell is the founder and CEO of RevoFi…

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  31. The Benefits Of Outsourcing And Leveraging Virtual Teams With Robert Nickell

    Every great business starts with a great team. With the operational changes that have come along the pandemic, most find having a strong and high-functioning virtual team is not only possible but ultimately advantageous. Robert Nickell is the founder and CEO of Rocket Station, the leading…

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  32. Oz Konar: Focus, Diversification And The Secrets Of Entrepreneurial Success

    What are the secrets of entrepreneurial success, and what do you need to do to learn these secrets? We look into these and more in this episode. Matthew Sullivan sits down for a chat with the founder of Business Lending Blueprint, Oz Konar as they talk entrepreneurship. Oz discusses why focus is…

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  33. Cracking The Insurance Sales Code With David Duford

    If there's one human experience that we all share, it is death. In this episode, Matthew Sullivan talks with David Duford about how he has gained success while helping others through insurance sales. He talks about having to deal with the grim necessity that is final expense insurance and how it...

  34. Blood In The Low Country - How Paul Attaway Left The Business World To Become A Southern Storyteller

    It's the beginning that's the most important in both our personal and professional lives. Pivoting to another career can be challenging, but with the right determination, you are set for success. Paul Attaway, the author of Blood in the Low Country, shares with us how he left the business world…

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  35. Howie Zales - The Emmy Award-Winning TV And Livestream Guru

    You would think that in a world where almost everyone has access to social media and keeping their own mementos, the work for camera operators would decrease. Howard Zales, Emmy Award-winning camera operator, begs to differ. In fact, he has turned his passion for television broadcasting into...

  36. Daniel Stafford And Robby Switzer - Founders Of Shopanova

    From working as fishermen in Alaska to running an eCommerce marketing agency. This is the career path of Daniel Stafford and Robby Switzer. Daniel and Robby are the founders of Shopanova. Shopanova helps online stores grow with their top-notch digital marketing strategies. Join your host, Matthew...

  37. Customer-Centric Tech Support With Jon Schram - CEO And Founder Of The Purple Guys

    How many things come up when you Google "purple tech support"? Just one, and it's the Purple Guys. Matthew Sullivan's guest today is Jon Schram, the CEO and Founder of the tech support company known for its unique branding. Jon shares how the color purple came to be their trademark and talks…

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  38. Saving The World From Trading Time For Money - With Russ Morgan And Joey Mure From Wealth Without Wall Street

    In a perfect world, people would be able to earn money without working. People would somehow meet financial freedom without putting the work in. They would have the time for their families, friends, and hobbies. Sadly, that is not how the world runs. People have to work to earn income but there…

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  39. An Insight Into The Mortgage Note Investment Industry With Martin Saenz

    Those who are diligent, focused, and able to manage their time accordingly will find great chances of success in note investments. But before jumping into it, one must know how to maintain the success he or she will find here. Matthew Sullivan breaks down the ins and outs of this industry with...

  40. Chris Pistorius - Founder Of Kickstart Dental Marketing

    Most dentists have no idea what a "unique selling proposition" means because they're not in the mindset of selling a product or service, and they shouldn't be. Matthew Sullivan's guest today is Chris Pistorius, the Founder of KickStart Dental Marketing. Chris has over 15 years of experience in...

  41. Flexing The Ironman Mindset For Your Business With Robert Clinkenbeard

    Football coaches, basketball coaches, or rugby coaches are very different from business coaches. While many people don't expect business coaches to be as hard or as demanding as those other types of coaches, Robert Clinkenbeard begs to disagree. Robert used to be a rugby player and is a four-time...

  42. Mark Podolsky - The 'Land Geek' - Turning Raw Land Into Pay Dirt

    Raw land may not be the most pleasing asset in all of real estate. Undeveloped plots are often full of grass and dirty all over. But for Mark Podolsky, this neglected land can be turned into the best passive income model. Joining Matthew Sullivan, the Land Geek explains the benefits of doing...

  43. 059: How do you create a unified culture in a firm with 5,000+ international employees? With Ken Baker

    Ken is a member of Gensler's Board of Directors and the Gensler Management Committee and the Co-Managing Principal of Gensler's Southeast Region. Gensler is the largest global architecture, design and planning firm with more than 5,000 professionals networked across Asia, Europe, Australia, the...

  44. 058: The secret to making the impossible possible, with Steve Sims

    The man who created Bluefish, the internationally famous company that makes once in a lifetime events happen for the rich and famous reveals his trade secrets for making things happen. Steve Sims's day job is to make the impossible possible. With his help and expertise, his clients' fantasies and...

  45. Building a massively successful business with entrepreneur, strategy and sales guru Joshua Long

    In this episode I speak to Joshua Long - an entrepreneur, strategy and sales guru and a consultant who focuses on helping businesses break through their current revenue plateaus and unlock rapid growth. He launched BottleneckBreakthrough.com to focus on unlocking sustainable growth for…

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  46. Hillary Gadsby - best selling author, founder of The Boss Box and StilettoGal

    In this episode I chat with Hillary Gadsby - an event and marketing dynamo and co-founder of The Boss Box. Hillary is also a best selling author and founder of StilettoGal.com, a multi-media company for women in business. Check out how Hillary created the buzz for the Boss Box, overcoming the...

  47. Dave Goodman - Coco-Jack inventor and Shark Tank deal maker

    Before Dave Goodman was the bearded, apron-wearing Coco-Jack inventor and entrepreneur who received a $125,000 deal from Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, he was a rock-and-roll drummer living in New York City. Following years of training at Juilliard and the Curtis Institute of Music, Dave began his...

  48. Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Mining – the inside track with Nicholas Amato, CEO of 803Mine

    In this episode I chat with Nicholas Amato, Founder and CEO of 803Mine. We have a really in-depth discussion on: What Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining is Why Bitcoin is valued the way it is We put some numbers to the exponentially increasing scale of computing power needed in this industry We...

  49. Beekman 1802 - proving that a farm can be much bigger than its fences

    In this episode I interview Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge, co-founders of Beekman 1802 – a TV Show, Mercantile, bestselling cookbook and memoir, website and tourism destination all inspired by the Beekman 1802 Farm in Sharon Springs, NY. In 2012, the duo competed and won the grand prize...

  50. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a utility? A security? With Marc Boiron – ICO attorney

    If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then according to the SEC it's a duck. Or, more likely, your so-called utility token is more likely a security. If you don't know the difference between a security token and a utility token, you should listen to this episode. Even if you think you…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I'm Matthew Sullivan, and this is Hooked on Startups, the show where I chat with some of the most talented, inspiring and successful entrepreneurs who talk about their real life stories, overcoming challenges and failures, and mastering success. Get ready for some of the best business tips, tricks and tactics and some frank, unscripted discussions.

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Matthew Sullivan - Founder of QuantmRE.com

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