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The Real Venture is joined this week by Emily Williams, founder of Emi-Dee Charcuterie. A cheeseboard delivery and charcuterie workshop based in Austin, Texas.Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!In today’s episode, we talk aboutHow Emi-Dee Charcuterie got its start during COVID.How to leverage social media for your brand.How to be agile in your business in order to take advantage of new emerging trends.The challenges that surround scaling and growing a food and service-based business.Want to be featured in an episode? Drop a comment below, or share your questions, feedback, and whatever else using #therealventure​​ and TAG US @therealventure_ on Instagram. SUMMARY KEYWORDSbusiness, charcuterie, question, pandemic, workshops, people, board, commercial kitchen, emily, big, future, guess, passion, a&m, working, storefront, instagram, helps, management, lukeThe Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

The Real Venture is joined this week by Ricky Carruth. Ricky does it all; real estate agent, mentor, coach and entrepreneur. Ricky’s life has been full of amazing learning experiences that he shares on the podcast today.Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes when they drop- subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!In today’s episode, we talk aboutThe importance of building your brand and being genuine.How to respond to failure on a daily basis.The power of routines and how consistency can impact your business.How the challenges of Ricky’s life laid the foundation for his success today.SUMMARY KEYWORDSpeople, real estate agent, posting, deals, ricky, podcast, real estate, business, continue, content, understand, instagram, lost, life, building, day, brand, gave, real, literallyThe Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

One of the most powerful forces to drive innovation and change is adversity. This week's guest is no stranger to this idea. We are joined by Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Paradise, Jake Thieneman. Jake experienced a full career of adversity throughout his football career including going from a walk-on at Purdue to going to the SuperBowl with the 49ers.Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes when they drop- subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!The skills gained through adversityYou know how diamonds are made? With pressure. That idea is embodied in Jake's skill set. A career that has been plagued by injury, Jake had to develop new skills in difficult situations in order to survive. Through sports Jake has developed a unique skill set that he is able to use in business every day.The power of digital marketing and the importance of your brand.In today’s world your brand is everything and you must take the proper steps in order to promote it effectively. Tune in to see how Jake and his company Digital Paradise help take brands to the next level.SUMMARY KEYWORDSpeople, bit, company, marketing, business, paradise, building, jake, nfl, question, brand, super bowl, dude, absolutely, engineering background, career, little bit, learn, marketer, startedThe Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

Have you ever thought about the most effective way to learn something new? Thats exactly the quest this week’s guest is on. Meet Tommy Hatton, co-founder of Learn To Win, a learning platform that transforms training material and empowers anyone to teach faster and more effectively, preparing teams to perform at their best.Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes! The power of a D1 football careerTommy had an incredible start to his college career, highly recruited out of high school and an impressive freshman at University of North Carolina. Injury brought his career to an early end, but the lesson and skills carry on into his professional career. Tune in to see how Tommy leverages his athletic experience to help grow his business.What is the best way to learn?Tommy and the team at Learn To Win have embarked on a quest to find the most effective way to learn. Find out how the platform has evolved from the traditional teaching styles we are used to into something truly revolutionary.Key Words Summarylearn, business, people, football, question, tommy, journey, grew, talk, life, world, platform, play, college, person, day, thought, degree, fun, entrepreneurWant to be featured in an episode? Drop a comment below, or share your questions, feedback, and whatever else using #therealventure​​ and TAG US @therealventure_ on Instagram.The Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

Today on The Real Venture, Peyton and Luke break down a new direction for the show. The entire show is an iterative process and we are always looking for new ways to bring change and make the show better. Join us to learn more about the new format for our guests.Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!Major Career MilestonesWe are all results of the experiences we have gone through in life, both the good and the bad. Tune in to listen to some of the major events in Peyton and Luke’s life that have led them to where they are today.Why the new formatSee the insight behind the new question format. Understand why each question was selected and what kind of discuss could come as a result of each one. Most importantly find out Peyton and Luke’s answers to the exact same questions. SUMMARY KEYWORDSfounders, company, investments, people, investors, invest, fund, midwest, victor, raise, deals, team, business, portfolio, entrepreneur, big, pitching, bit, vcs, vcWant to be featured in an episode? Drop a comment below, or share your questions, feedback, and whatever else using #therealventure​​ and TAG US @therealventure_ on Instagram. The Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

This week The Real Venture is joined by Founder and Managing Partner of M25 VC, Victor Gutwein. M25 is an early stage VC firm that focuses on tech startups in the midwest. This is a powerful episode as we dive into what it takes to succeed in the startup world and there are a lot of great takeaways.Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!How to differentiate your business.In today's hyper competitive business world, it is a necessity to find as many different ways as possible to differentiate your business. The VC game is no different, find out how Victor focuses on unique niches with M25 and how it has factored into the funds success over the years.It's hard to raise money when you're young.If you are just getting started or maybe you are reflecting back on the beginnings of your career, I think we can all agree that raising money is hard. It’s even more of a challenge when you are young and seemingly inexperienced. Learn how Victor raised money while overcoming that very challenge and how you can do the same for your business.What M25 looks for in a founder.What's the secret to success? That answer varies from person to person and no one truly know. But there are a few indicators of potential success, find out what M25 looks for when meeting with and listening to pitches from startups. SUMMARY KEYWORDSfounders, company, investments, people, investors, invest, fund, midwest, victor, raise, deals, team, business, portfolio, entrepreneur, big, pitching, bit, vcs, vcWant to be featured in an episode? Drop a comment below, or share your questions, feedback, and whatever else using #therealventure​​ and TAG US @therealventure_ on Instagram. The Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

Anyone who has played sports knows that injuries are part of the deal. Whether it’s football, tennis, soccer or running; our bodies break down. Sports medicine has come a long way and today we learn about one of the latest innovations, 3D printed orthopedics. The Real Venture is joined by 2 of the co-founders of PROTECT3D, Tim Skapek and Clark Bulleit who have embarked on a mission to change the game for athletes everywhere with the power of 3-D technology.Check out our guests: Tim Skapek & Clark Bulleit Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!The challenges with orthopedics for modern day athletesAthletes come in all shapes and sizes, but for the most part braces and other orthopedics only come in a few sizes. This causes improper fits which can lead to further injury down the road. Find out how PROTEC3D is leveraging 3D printing to create the perfect fit for athletes.COVID vs New BusinessCOVID created new challenges for existing business and even more for business founded during the pandemic. Even with everything stacked against the business, find out how PROTECT3D was able to survive and even thrive during these uncertain times.The future of OrthopedicsSpeed and accuracy are always important, but in the world of sports they might be the most critical components to success. Leverage new tech, doctors are going to be able to produce better, more accurate braces for their athletes faster than ever before. Meaning athletes are going to be more PROTECT3D and back out doing what they do best even faster.SUMMARY KEYWORDStechnology, products, people, athletes, create, athletic trainers, scan, printing, injury, protect, sports, year, business, impact, duke, football, build, braces, 3d, fitWant to be featured in an episode? Drop a comment below, or share your questions, feedback, and whatever else using #therealventure​​ and TAG US @therealventure_ on Instagram. The Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

The housing market in 2021 is HOT! People are throwing out huge cash offers before they even look at the property and are still coming up short. Everyone is hoping or even banking on the housing market to come back down or even see a massive correction. But we at The Real Venture think this is a great opportunity to begin your real estate investing career.Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!Show Notes Why is the housing market hot in 2021?It is really important to understand the different factors that have all culminated into creating one of the hottest housing markets in recent history. Dive into how COVID policies like the eviction moratorium actually hurt the housing market and are one of the biggest drives in the supply and demand issue leading to high home prices.What opportunities are there for the younger generation?Real estate is one of the most attractive investment opportunities and has a solid track record for success. There is a misunderstanding when it comes to the capital and understanding that is “needed” inorder to get started. We dive into a few different ideas for getting started with little to no capital and get your career in real estate started ASAP.KEYWORDS SUMMARYaustin, people, texas, housing market, cities, prices, recession, jobs, mortgage, housing bubble, forbearance, house, increase, interest rates, home, real estate, pay, year, big, united statesWant to be featured in an episode? Drop a comment below, or share your questions, feedback, and whatever else using #therealventure​​ and TAG US @therealventure_ on Instagram. The Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

When most people think of the word “infrastructure” they picture a road full of potholes or a massive highway overpass construction site. Moral of the story, it usually carries a negative connotation. What people don't realize, the way we finance and plan out infrastructure projects is outdated and complicated. But there are some new schools of thoughts that we dive into throughout this episode.What is infrastructure?Very few people discuss infrastructure in their own free time, it's usually because they got stuck in bad traffic or a road they usually take was closed. Infrastructure gets a bad rap and gets brought up by the masses every election year when a new proposition needs to be passed to fund a new road. What we don't realize is that infrastructure is all around us, it's our healthcare system, the first responders, the education system and even the government programs that benefit the area.How current projects are funded.The fast majority of projects are government funded, this is done through massive bonds and taxes. This leads to a massive amount of funding that COULD be available to be used in infrastructure projects. But there appears to be a gap in spending which leads to massive corrections in the form of huge proposals every few years to “catch up”.What is Privatized Funding?Leveraging private investment into massive projects provides a great opportunity for not only the investors but also the government. Speed for both parties is very important, quickly raising funds from private investors allows the government to quickly start the project. Speed also benefits the private investors as they are able to recoup their investments and realize their gains quickly.How does crypto and smart contracts play into this?You are just going to have to listen and find out for yourself. KEYWORDS SUMMARYinfrastructure, people, road, government, crypto, privatized, pay, smart contracts, funding, money, texas, fractional ownership, energy, case, set, build, idea, bit, construction, winterizeWant to be featured in an episode? Drop a comment below, or share your questions, feedback, and whatever else using #TheRealVenture​​ and TAG US @therealventure_ on Instagram. The Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

This week The Real Venture is joined by up and coming musical artist and entrepreneur Krish. The music industry is changing every day as a result of new technology and trends. Learn how Krish broke the typical career path and blazed a trail into the music industry.Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!Taking a ChanceKrish was on track for the typical successful academic path and started as a premed student at Michigan. Learn how he thought through the idea of leaving it all behind to pursue a career as a rapper.How to leverage social mediaSocial media is one of the most powerful tools for young entrepreneurs. The ability to build you brand and sell your product or name is unmatched from any other tool. Learn how Krish uses social media to expand his fan base and build a community around his music.NFT’s and music collideOver the last year we have seen a massive boom in the crypto space and now are seeing how it translates to the music industry. NFT’s are a powerful tool for up and coming artists. Check out how Krish is using NFTs going forward.KEYWORDS SUMMARYpeople, music, nft, artists, dope, song, money, grow, sell, socials, spotify, musician, videos, blockchain, bidding, monetize, pay, labels, parents, KrishIMPORTANT LINKS:Krish - WebsiteKrish - InstagramThe Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

One of the most unhealthy relationships people have today is with their personal finances. The majority of problems stem from a lack of education and understanding around how money works and how its managed. That's exactly what our guest Bolun Li, founder of Zogo Finance has set out to do. Creating a platform that encourages people of all ages to improve their financial literacy through gamification. Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!Check out Boluni & Zogo Finance here : Zogo.com Why do we lack financial literacy?I think the majority of people can relate to the struggle that comes with being on your own for the first time. This stems from a variety of different factors, including a lack of education in our school systems. Personal finance is seldom taught, leading to the majority of young professionals experiencing a baptism by fire when they enter the real world.Why do banks struggle to connect with their customers?Banks are one of the oldest businesses in our world. Overtime they have experienced digital transformations but have failed to transform the way they connect with their customers. Times have changed, and the way banks connect with the younger generation is leading to a divide. Something needs to change if local banks want to build a foundation with Gen ZThe power of gamification and technology as an educational medium.Education tech is having a moment in the sun, it is one of the most attractive investment opportunities today. There are so many niches within in, allowing for multiple players. In today’s hyper competitive world, gamification is a great way to keep people involved in the platform. This is exactly what Zogo is zoning in on.KEYWORDS SUMMARYbanks, big, people, blockchain, financial institution, paid, users, nerd wallet, customers, app, luke, entrepreneurial journey, investing, robin hood, learn, listeners, understand, wrapping, gift cards, institutionsWant to be featured in an episode? Drop a comment below, or share your questions, feedback, and whatever else using #therealventure​​ and TAG US @therealventure_ on Instagram. The Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

One of the most difficult tasks for creators today is building an active community behind their brand. In this episode, we talk with Opi Abeysekera, an Austin-based entrepreneur who is also the founder of Austin Food Heads. Opi is on a mission to showcase the best food options in Austin (not an easy task) and he leverages a massive following on Instagram to do that with incredible posts, reels and stories that showcase amazing restaurants and food all around the city. In today's world one of the most powerful ways to market not only your business but yourself is to leverage your social media. In today's conversation that's exactly what Opi shares with our listeners. Check out Opi & Austin Food Heads here : Austin Food HeadsCheck out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!How to Grow a FollowingFoodheads started as a side hobby to showcase some of the great food that can be found all over Austin, Texas. By focusing on the quality of content he was posting, Austin Food Heads quickly reached 1,000 followers. Following this quick growth, Opi sought out advice from his network. By using better hashtags and proper tagging on each post. Austin Food Heads skyrocketed to over 10,000 in the first 6 months.Understand the different forms of contentInstagram has multiple different forms of content that you can post, understanding the differences and what to post in each form is critical to seeing growth. With the recent competition on the user front from other platforms like Tik Tok, reels are a major content focus. IGTV is another form of content that allows for longer videos, great for uploading long interviews or podcast episodes. For everyday interaction with followers Instagram stories are great ways to share quick updates or answer questions. Using all these different forms correctly will lead to higher engagement and ultimately more followers for your social media accounts.How to leverage interactionsIf you are like most people, the first thing we look at when we upload a post is how many likes we have gotten. But as Opi shares, an Instagram Like is one of the lowest quality forms of interactions. The ultimate goal for every post is to increase the number of Saves and Shares. Instagram weighs these heavier than the traditional likes. Another great way to increase interactions is to leave longer thoughtful comments with more than 5 words. It's a great way to build community and increase conversations on each individual post.KEYWORDS SUMMARYinstagram, post, people, followers, restaurant, austin, food, app, big, interacting, accounts, engagement, ultimately, brand, content, page, platform, started, building, businessWant to be featured in an episode? Drop a comment below, or share your questions, feedback, and whatever else using #therealventure​​ and TAG US @therealventure_ on Instagram. The Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

Join hosts Peyton and Luke as they break down a few trends in real estate, especially the ones affecting their generation. Then take a deeper dive into some new types of technology that are beginning to show up in the world of real estate.Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!Housing Market in 2021Dive into the reasons behind one of the hottest housing markets in recent years. Find out how COIVD has both positively and negatively affected the way people look at buying a new house. The eviction moratorium helps people out who are struggling to make ends meet, but it could be one of the largest drivers into why the available inventory is so low.New Technology in Real EstateReal estate is one of the last industries to truly reinvent itself and innovation is sometimes lacking. We have seen the majority of focus center around the individual home buyer and how they find and buy a new home. With massive advancements in virtual reality (VR) people can take tours of properties they normally wouldn't be able to have access to ( very important during COVID). In addition to the use of augmented reality (AR) people can also visualize how new additions or items may look in a space, completely changing the home evaluation experience. Where else will we see technology change the real estate process? Time will only tell.KEYWORDS SUMMARYhomes, luke, building, real estate, people, ar, data, demand, properties, vr, technology, supply, paper towel, business, buy, house, idea, real, device, stayWant to be featured in an episode? Drop a comment below, or share your questions, feedback, and whatever else using #therealventure​​ and TAG US @therealventure_ on Instagram. The Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn

Today's episode is all about introducing who we are and why we decided to start this podcast channel. Peyton & Luke are cousins who come from an entrepreneurial family. Their grandfather Robert Truitt, started his entrepreneurial journey over 40 years ago and has embarked on many different ventures including successful exits in the medical tech industry among others. Robert then went on to inspire his sons Randy Truitt (Peyton’s father) and Theodore Truitt (Luke’s father) to go on to start entrepreneurial ventures of their own. Check out the newest The Real Venture Podcast episodes directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you’re enjoying The Real Venture Podcast, please give us a 5-Star rating on Itunes!Show Notes HerePeyton graduated from Purdue University where he also played football from 2015-2018. During his time at Purdue, he completed his B.S. in Supply Chain Management Technology and then went on to receive his M.S. in Management from Purdue as well. After college he moved down to Austin, Texas to start his career with Oracle as a Sales Engineer.“Luke studied Computer Engineering and Economics at Duke University and has worked as a software engineer at early stage startups, a Machine Learning researcher at Cruise Automation and General Motors, and a Quant Trader at Optiver. After that, he started a defense staffing business that he sold in mid-2020 and now works on a series of projects out of New York in PropTech, Crypto, and Defense.”Peyton and Luke have started multiple businesses together including a supply chain distribution company that focused on providing PPE during the COIVID-19 outbreak. Looking for new opportunities, Peyton and Luke decided to explore the world of real estate. This led to the founding of T2 Venture, a proptech startup focusing on real estate data.As Peyton & Luke began to search for advice on the best way to go about building their business, they realized the conversations provided valuable insights not only for them but for their friends as well. And that is where The Real Venture Podcast was born. A platform that allows Peyton & Luke to share the conversions they are having on a daily basis with a community of fellow like minded young entrepreneurs. Join The Real Venture each week as Peyton & Luke dive interview successful entrepreneurs, dive into new topics in the world of business and even share their own experiences from their own entrepreneurial journey. KEYWORDS SUMMARYbusiness, real estate, world, luke, fun, podcast, tech, working, purdue, peyton, people, little bit, data, applying, excited, technology, generally, daily basis, fintech startup, supplyWant to be featured in an episode? Drop a comment below, or share your questions, feedback, and whatever else using #therealventure​​ and TAG US @therealventure_ on Instagram. The Real Venture PodcastThe Real Venture Website | The Real Venture Instagram | The Real Venture LinkedIn | The Real Venture YouTube | Peyton Truitt - Linkedin | Peyton Truitt - Instagram | Luke Truitt - LinkedIn