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The Founders Journal

by Sydney Briggs & Colin Mulligan

The Founders Journal is a space for young entrepreneurs to tell their stories in order to enlighten, motivate, and intrigue others to write their own stories.

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Episodes

  1. TFJ #13 Ideas for Making College Money

    This week it is just the two of us! Sydney and Colin ask each other some questions about businesses and then talk over some ideas one another has tried to make some extra money while just moving back into college. Tune in, shoot us some feedback, and lets us know what kind of ideas have worked…

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  2. TFJ #12 Coffee Lovers- Prickly Pair Coffee

    Calling all opportunists! Listen as Sydney takes over for our restart and she talks to a high school grad Annika Van Nest AKA The Prickly Pair about her coffee booth. She got creative during quarantine and now has a LEGIT business! She is working to her goal of starting her own coffee shop!…

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  3. TFJ #11 Boulder Media House Ect. - Ben Gilespie

    THE LIFE OF THE PARTY- Ben Gilespie knows how to work MAGIC with a camera. Ben and his team are the next best up and coming production group who own and operate Boulder Media House, Beach House, Buffalo Film Co and Unreal Events. Imagine owning not just 1 but 4 different companies by the time you...

  4. TFJ #10 Oak and Opal clothing and Ashtyn Schae Photo- Ashtyn Bodensteiner

    If you are someone who likes to carve your own path this is a must listen episode. Ashtyn Bodensteiner owner of Oak and Opal Clothing and Ashtyn Schae Photo is someone who goes to the beat of her own drum. She dropped out of college after her second year and has found a way to kill the game. She…

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  5. TFJ #9 Sustainable Fashion- Edward Joiner

    If you are someone who wants to launch a clothing brand and are close to setting her free, this is a must listen episode! Drew Joiner of Edward Joiner launched just over a month ago and he is killing the game. We talk all thing sustainable fashion as Drew and his brand hope to bring a polished…

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  6. TFJ #8 International Fashion Industry- Vogelle

    The fashion industry is a very lucrative space. Laura Vogel has found her way into this space by experience alone. She is the 22 year old owner of designer shoulder bag company called Vogelle. This company manufactures everything in the fashion capital of the world of Milan, Italy. Vogelle...

  7. TFJ #7 Landscape, Outdoor, and Portrait Photography- Brandon Fien

    What were you doing at 17 years young? SYD and COLIN most definitely were not running a successful photography business. Brandon Fien is the king of outdoor, landscape, and all things photography. Today we cover various topics on the industry and how Brandon got started. We even somehow get on…

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  8. TFJ #6 Plastics and Molding- Foster Calls

    This episode may not be what you expect, hold on and listen closely because we promise you there is something to learn from something you probably would not usually listen to. Micheal Foster the owner of Foster Calls started a business at the ripe age of 11, he makes duck and goose calls. This...

  9. TFJ #5 Wedding Photography- Macy Frances

    Photography seems to be fairly common in this day of age, so how does one set themselves apart and grow a photography business? Today we are bringing on someone who found success quickly after picking up a camera and after two years found herself shooting 30 weddings a year putting herself in the...

  10. TFJ Fun Friday Recap #1

    Weird, today is a Friday and The Founders Journal is releasing a new episode. You may be asking yourself why? We decided it was important to talk about some of the main points from our previous 4 episodes more in depth while also summarizing them just in case you did not have time to listen to…

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  11. TFJ #4 Minneoats- Building a Community in the Food Industry

    This week on The Founders Journal we explore a start up who found its hold in the food industry. One might wonder how to clear FDA regulations, how to get their food licenses, and how to start selling their food after testing. This episode may answer some of these questions, as well as give…

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  12. TFJ #3 The Stone Lodge Network- Colin Mulligan’s Story

    Colin Mulligan goes into the hot seat this week for our third Journal Entry. Colin has built an interesting small service based outdoor business. This may even be of a surprise but Colin has built his business simply through face to face interaction. No website, no social media, no following just...

  13. TFJ #2 Master the Stock Market- Retire at 28

    Ever thought about turning your market portfolio into a business? Trying to find the mindset in order to retire early? During this week we speak with a guest who started a Hedge Fund at 20 years old while in college and turned it into a small fortune. His interesting perspective on a lucrative…

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  14. TFJ #1 Hippy Do You- The Sydney Briggs story

    Ever thought about getting into the ecommerce space? Listen to how The Founders Journal very own, Sydney Briggs, has built her own business with hand made jewelry. You are listening to the "Hippy Do You" story!

  15. Getting to know The Founders Journal

    Welcome to our Pilot Episode! In this episode you will get a chance to know The Founders Journal and what we are all about!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Founders Journal is a space for young entrepreneurs to tell their stories in order to enlighten, motivate, and intrigue others to write their own stories.

HOSTED BY

Sydney Briggs & Colin Mulligan

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Founders Journal have?

The Founders Journal currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Founders Journal about?

The Founders Journal is a space for young entrepreneurs to tell their stories in order to enlighten, motivate, and intrigue others to write their own stories.

How often does The Founders Journal release new episodes?

The Founders Journal has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to The Founders Journal?

You can listen to The Founders Journal on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts The Founders Journal?

The Founders Journal is created and hosted by Sydney Briggs & Colin Mulligan.
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