Crowdfunding for Startups: How Smart Founders Win When VCs Say No What happens when a startup needs capital, but traditional investors are not interested? For many founders, that's where the journey ends. For Justin Starbird, it's where a different path begins. In...
ASP5: Why the Best Customer Experiences Still Feel Physical
Why the Best Customer Experiences Still Feel Physical In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast, I sat down with John Petri, CEO of Fuel BMC, to discuss entrepreneurship, sports culture, branding, resilience, and what it takes to build a successful sports...
ASP4: Fueling Big Sports Brands: Why Business-Minded Creativity Wins
Why Business-Minded Creativity Wins in Sports Branding “It all starts with a good brief.” That line from John Petri captures the philosophy behind Fuel BMC. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast, I sat down with John Petri, CEO of Fuel BMC, to discuss...
Episode 48: From Fintech to Faith Tech – The Mind of a Modern Multipreneur
From FinTech to FaithTech: Inside the Mind of a Modern Multi-preneur “Disney taught me how to develop teams.” That line from Roger Phipps stayed with me long after this conversation ended. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast, I sat down with Roger Phipps —...
S&L6: From Argentina to Miami: Building a Relationship-First Logistics Business
How Relationship-First Logistics Helped OLR Services Grow Through Crisis and Change “We are very proud that we have the human touch.” That line from Maria Rigotti captures the spirit of this fun conversation. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast, I sat down...
Episode 47: Before the Hurricane Hits – Why Most Homeowners Aren’t Insurance Claim Ready
Why Insurance Claims Preparation Matters Before Disaster Strikes “Most homeowners aren’t insurance claim ready.” That line from Jennifer Taylor says a lot. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast, I sat down with Jennifer, Founder and CEO of ClaimReady, to...
ASP3: High Standards, Lean Teams & Real Results: Inside a 15-Year Agency Journey
How a Marketing Strategy Agency Builds Results with Lean Teams “Meeting clients where they’re at.” That idea shows up again and again in this conversation. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast, I sat down with Heidi Sporel, Founder of E2Excel Marketing. We...
ASP2: Beyond ROAS: Building Smarter Shopify Brands in the AI Era
How Ecommerce AI Is Changing Shopify Growth and Marketing Strategy “How do you not become obsolete?” That question sits at the center of modern ecommerce. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast, I sit down with Mike Brennan, Co-Founder of Developer Squad and...
ASP1: Longevity Through Relationships – How a New York IT Firm Built Enduring Client Relationships
How Relationship-Driven IT Consulting Services Build Long-Term Competitive Advantage “Perfection is the enemy of done.” That mindset has helped Macktez stay relevant for over 30 years. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast, I sit down with Noah Landow,...
S&L5: Resilience on the Road: Randy Perkins on Trucking, Fatherhood, and Fixing Logistics
How Truck Driver Conditions Are Impacting the Future of the Trucking Industry “I want to help be part of the solution.” That statement captures Randy Perkins’ passion for treating people the right way. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast, I sit down with...
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