Uncharted Entrepreneurship - hosted by Brent Peterson out of the Minnesota chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization – brings you daring stories straight from the trailblazing entrepreneurs who are unmapping business frontiers across every industry. Settle in around our virtual campfire as Brent sits down to pick the brains of startup pioneers, visionary founders, and intrepid CEOs whose origin stories - marked by unexpected twists, lessons, and stumbles along unpaved paths - will inspire your ...
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If you are seeking new ways to increase your ROI on marketing with your commerce platform, or you may be an entrepreneur who wants to grow your team and be more efficient with your online business. Talk Commerce with Brent W. Peterson draws stories from merchants, marketers, and entrepreneurs who share their experiences in the trenches to help you learn what works and what may not in your business. Keep up with the current news on commerce platforms, marketing trends, and what is new in the ...
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Arc Junkies is a Welding Podcast that is on a mission to help, educate and inspire the next generation of welders. Each week I talk to a new guest about their journey as a welder. Throughout the episodes, we cover different techniques, processes, variables, technical information and life lessons.
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In this months episode of Weld Wednesday w/ AWS Joe Young and I discuss the emerging technologies in the welding field, including automation and additive manufacturing. We highlight the importance of having a strong foundation in welding fundamentals and how automation is a supplement to the labor shortage, not a replacement for skilled welders. We…
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In this insightful episode of Talk Commerce, host Brent Peterson sits down with Kristin N. Spencer, a renowned marketing strategist and self-proclaimed "biggest word nerd." Kristin shares her journey and the innovative approach she brings to marketing, shedding light on why she believes the traditional methods have an expiration date. The conversat…
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Matthew Pollard, the rapid growth guy, discusses the power of introverts in sales and networking. He emphasizes that introverts have unique strengths and should not try to copy extroverts. Instead, they should lean into their natural strengths. Pollard shares his own experience of learning how to sell as an introvert and helps introverts realize th…
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338. Setting the Standard w/ Kevin Johnson
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Kevin discusses the importance of implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job software in his fabrication shop to improve efficiency and quality. He shares how he took a step back to reevaluate his company and make necessary changes after a conversation with Josh from the Tradesman Experience. Kevin emphasizes the need for clear expec…
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In this conversation, Brent Peterson interviews Kate Bradley Chernis, CEO of Lately, about the role of machine learning in content creation. They discuss the importance of understanding the neuroscience behind content engagement and the need for human curation in AI-generated content. Kate explains how Lately leverages AI to analyze social media an…
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Jen Roth is the president and founder of Blue Spark Marketing and Wise Blue Yonder. She specializes in working with mid-sized and enterprise-sized businesses to develop marketing strategies and activate them with a full-service marketing team. Jen is also the president of EO Minnesota, a global entrepreneur organization. In addition, she is the fou…
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337. Titans of our Industry w/ Bill Newell
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In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker hosts a deep and insightful conversation with Bill Newell, a seasoned welder and industry expert with over 50 years of experience. Known as one of the welding industry's "Jedi Masters", Bill shares his incredible journey through the welding world, from the early days of working in bridge cons…
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In this conversation, Anthony Nwaneri, founder of getmorelisteners.com, discusses his journey in the podcasting space and offers insights on how to grow a podcast. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the content and creating episodes that are attractive and intriguing to listeners. Nwaneri also highlights the need for persistence and learni…
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336. Changing the Culture in our Industry w/ Juvi Calvo
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This weeks guest is Juvi Calvo, President of TipTig and Republic Testing Labs in Houston, Texas. In this episode we dive into the changes we’d love to see in the welding industry to enhance the trade as a whole. We all know about the labor shortages, the skills gap, and the push for automation to support skilled workers, with employers struggling t…
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In this episode of Talk Commerce, Brent Peterson interviews Muliadi Jeo, the CTO of CirClo, about his role in organizing Meet Magento events in Southeast Asia. Muliadi shares his passion for e-commerce consulting and customer behavior experience. He explains how he started Meet Magento Indonesia and why he decided to expand to Malaysia. Muliadi dis…
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Todd Haselhorst, founder and CEO of Healy Labs, discusses his background and the journey of starting his logistics solution company. He explains how Healy Labs solves the problem of data silos in the logistics industry by creating a network that connects all systems and creates a unified data layer. This improves efficiency, predictability, profita…
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Kuba Zulinski, founder of SnowDog and active member of the Magento community, discusses his role in organizing Meet Magento Poland and Meet Commerce events. He emphasizes the importance of supporting the Magento Association and the need for an independent organization to take care of the Magento open source ecosystem. Kuba also shares his passion f…
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Scents of Heritage: How Albisa Candles is Lighting Up E-commerce with Cuban Flair with Isabel Alvarez
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Isabel Alvarez, founder of Albisa Candles, shares her journey of creating unique candles that evoke memories of Cuban culture. She discusses the inspiration behind her candles, the scents that set them apart, and the importance of sharing her heritage. Isabel also talks about the challenges of being an entrepreneur and the involvement of her family…
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Join host Brent Peterson as he chats with Leandro Jesus, organizer of Meet Magento Brazil! In this episode, Leandro shares his passion for Magento and his insights into the thriving Brazilian ecommerce scene. He discusses the highlights of the recent Meet Magento Brazil event, including its unique free-to-attend model and the exciting plans for nex…
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335. Scaling Your Welding Business w/ Eric Pleil
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In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker hosts a conversation with Eric Pleil, a welding business owner and coach who transitioned from running a successful fabrication business to helping others succeed in the welding industry. Eric shares his journey from starting out with custom motorcycle work to growing his own welding business…
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Teresa Finn, co-founder of Hammerhead Swimcaps, discusses the unique features and benefits of their swim caps. The swim caps are designed to provide safety and protection for swimmers, particularly during backstroke and open water swimming. The caps have a patented honeycomb system inside that dissipates impact and reduces the risk of concussions. …
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Weld Wednesdays Exploring Welding Certifications and Career Advancement w/ Daryl Peterson
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In this conversation, Jason and Daryl discuss various certifications available through AWS for welders. They highlight the importance of certifications for career advancement and explore the benefits of specific certifications such as the Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE). They also touch on the significance of…
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Join host Brent Peterson as he talks with Peter Karpas, CEO of Bold Commerce, about the often-overlooked world of checkout optimization. Discover why merchants are afraid to touch their checkout process and how Bold Commerce helps them overcome this fear to unlock significant revenue growth. Peter shares insights on the "checkout power trio" - conv…
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summary Soundarya Balasubramani, also known as Pooja, is the founder of Unshackled, a book and online membership community for high skilled immigrants in America. She shares her journey of quitting her job at Salesforce to pursue her passion for writing and helping immigrants navigate the talent visa process. Pooja discusses the challenges she face…
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334. Battling Demons w/ John Weslow
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John Weslow shares his journey of addiction and recovery, highlighting the challenges he faced and the support he received. He discusses his experiences with substance abuse, including using drugs and staying awake for days on end. He talks about his time in rehab and the importance of finding a new focus, such as bodybuilding, to replace his addic…
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Summary The conversation covers the Meet Magento New York event. The speakers discuss the benefits of attending the event, opportunities for attendees, and the importance of using the Hyva theme for Magento sites. They also mention the networking opportunities and social events at the conference. takeaways They highlight the benefits of attending M…
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Summary Diane Pisani, founder of Home Watch Academy, discusses the Home Watch industry and its potential for millennials. Home Watch is a service where homeowners hire a company to take care of their unoccupied homes. With two out of three wealthy Americans owning second homes, the industry is growing. Diane recognized the need for standards and ed…
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In this enlightening episode of Uncharted Entrepreneurship, host Brent Peterson interviews Edith Nwosu, founder and CEO of The Lady E Effect. Edith shares her journey as a purpose-driven entrepreneur, coach, and consultant, focusing on personal development, business solutions, and community transformation. Edith discusses her holistic approach to c…
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Summary In this episode of Talk Commerce, Brent Peterson interviews Sanne Bolkenstein, the Commercial Director at Hyva. They discuss the importance of a performant front-end theme for Magento, the benefits of using Hyva, and the future of the Magento community. Sanne also emphasizes the need for diversity within the e-commerce industry. keywords Hy…
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333. Self Taught Gang w/ Phil Garland
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In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker hosts a conversation with Phil Garland, a welding applications technician at Fronius and a self-taught welder. Phil shares his remarkable journey from knowing nothing about welding to becoming an expert in the field, all while balancing his passion for welding with his life on a family farm. …
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Summary Kristin Schoenstein, Portfolio Director for eTail US shows, discusses the process of putting on a conference and the importance of retailers attending eTail. She highlights the community aspect of eTail and the opportunities for networking and collaboration. Kristin also emphasizes the variety of content and activities available at eTail, i…
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Summary In this conversation, Brent Peterson and Jesse Reitsma discuss the state of the Magento community and the impact of Adobe's acquisition of Magento. They explore the differences between the European and US Magento communities, with Europe being more skeptical of Adobe's messaging and US being more receptive. They also discuss the role of Mag…
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Summary Simon Jones, founder of Code Extension, discusses his role in helping agencies discover new technology and tech vendors reach out to more agencies. He connects with agencies and tech vendors through LinkedIn and Slack, organizing partner intro calls and LinkedIn live sessions to showcase success stories and build relationships. Simon is pas…
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