Homegrown Hustle

May 17 2024 1
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"Homegrown Hustle" is your window into the journeys of local business leaders, hosted by Matthew Eickman. This podcast goes beyond the surface, exploring the motivations and commitments of entrepreneurs. It bridges the gap between business leaders and their communities through storytelling, offering insights to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthen local business connections. Join us to uncover the personal stories and passions behind successful businesses.

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Episode 25 - From Goat Farming to Business Ownership: Samantha Jean's Journey

May 17 2024 59 mins  
SUMMARY: In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman interviews Samantha Jean, a benefit consultant with Aflac. Samantha shares her experience growing up on a goat farm and her time in Haiti, where she started a goat farm to help with sustainability. She then discusses her role in recruiting and transitioning individuals into business ownership at Aflac. Samantha emphasi

Episode 24 - Strive & Thrive: Gina Horkey's Entrepreneurial Odyssey

May 10 2024 71 mins  
SUMMARY: Gina Horkey shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur, from starting her first business at a young age to her current ventures in freelance writing and virtual assistance. She discusses the challenges she faced growing up in a poor household and how it motivated her to strive for success. Gina emphasizes the importance of taking action and embracing failure as a learning

Episode 23 - Mastering the Mental Game: Scott Welle , A Journey from Sports Psychology to Business Leadership

May 03 2024 43 mins  
SUMMARY: Scott Welle, a bestselling author, speaker, and performance coach, shares his journey from studying psychology to becoming a sports psychologist and eventually transitioning into motivational speaking and coaching business leaders. He emphasizes the importance of applying the principles of sports psychology to business and life, such as focusing on self-awareness, adapting

Episode 22 - From Side Hustle to Success: Curtis Larson, Founder of Marigold Home Inspections

Apr 26 2024 48 mins  
SUMMARY: Curtis Larson, a successful entrepreneur in the home inspection industry, shares his journey and insights on growing a business. He started Marigold Home Inspections as a side hustle and eventually turned it into a thriving company with 20 employees. Larson emphasizes the importance of consistency, customer service, and building personal relationships with clients. He also

Episode 21 - The Grit of a Hustler: Resilience and determination of a true hustler in Ekeze Enubuzor

Apr 19 2024 48 mins  
SUMMARY: KZ, a top salesman, shares his journey and insights into B2B sales. He emphasizes the importance of caring for clients and the organization, as well as the value of human connection in a world of AI and robots. KZ discusses how he differentiates himself in a commoditized market and shares his experiences in various sales roles. He also reflects on his early entrepreneurial

Episode 20 - From Lawns to Bugs: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Jonas Olson, CEO of Turf Badger and Host of Pest Control Millionaire Podcast

Apr 12 2024 40 mins  
SUMMARY: Jonas Olson, CEO of Turf Badger and host of the Pest Control Millionaire podcast, shares his journey from starting a lawn care company to building a successful pest control business. He emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and thinking big. Jonas discusses the evolution of his business and the lessons he has learned along the way, including the value of access

Episode 19 - Driven Success: The Journey of Daniel Felt and the Power of Goal Setting

Apr 05 2024 55 mins  
Daniel Felt, owner of Kura Homes, shares his journey and the importance of setting goals and staying focused. He discusses his competitive nature and how it has driven him to achieve success in various areas of his life. Daniel emphasizes the power of writing down goals and regularly evaluating progress. He also talks about his experience working with his brother and the lessons he

Episode 18 - Joel Swanson - Visionary & Integrator Dynamics: Driving Business Transformation

Mar 29 2024 68 mins  
In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman interviews Joel Swanson, an EOS implementer, about the roles of visionaries and integrators in business. They discuss the importance of visionaries in driving transformational change and the challenges they face in effectively communicating their vision. They also explore the role of integrators in executing the vision and the

Episode 17 - Chris Knight - Hustle and Heart: From Badge to Business

Mar 22 2024 46 mins  
SUMMARY: In this episode, host Matt Eickman interviews Chris Knight, a former police officer turned car salesman. Chris shares his top three favorite stories from his 16 years as a police officer, including a bank robbery, a fight with a suspect, and a car crash. He also discusses the injuries that led to his career change and the misconceptions people have about police officers. C

Episode 16 - Nicole Langer and Liz Peterson - Beautox Bar: From Zero to Glow

Mar 15 2024 61 mins  
SUMMARY: Nicole Langer and Liz Peterson started the Beautox Bar in 2016 with zero customers. They took a leap of faith and embarked on a journey of growth and learning. Despite facing challenges and making mistakes, they persevered and built a successful business. Their story is a testament to the power of determination and taking action. They emphasize the importance of being real