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What’s your backstory? I was born and raised in a small town in Washington State, where there was never much opportunity. A lot of people finish High School and then go on to work arduous jobs, and seeing my parents experience this first hand, I knew I had to do something big with my
What’s your backstory? At the age of 21 I found myself as a college dropout and bankrupt. Literally, bankrupt. My car was in the process of being repossessed and I was advised to file bankruptcy and that’s exactly what I did. I remember thinking “how in the world am I going to pay my bills
What is your backstory? I was raised in Tucson, Arizona, the youngest of a family of 6 kids. My father was a hobbyist photographer and I remember getting into his equipment and playing monkeying around with it when I was young. He even did some darkroom work and had an enlarger and all the
What is your backstory? I am a personal branding consultant for corporate professionals who want to increase their visibility and attract high-quality career opportunities and … I don’t have the typical corporate career. I have a background in organizational psychology and communications, moved into employer branding, talent assessment, recruiting, and internal communications, and – went
What’s your backstory? Born and raised in a small town called Tri-cities, Washington. I grew up in a household of five with two sisters and my parents, I was the youngest. My early life was quite a roller coaster of emotions due to living in a house full of negativity and a lot of
What’s your backstory? I’m from a small town in Washington called Grandview. There’s not much to do, all I would really do was play basketball or hang out with some friends. Growing up my dad worked long days and nights, so he can pay the bills while my mom worked just as hard to
What’s your backstory? I’m an international personal branding and storytelling coach for entrepreneurs and I’m on a mission to help people find their purpose, share their message and make the world a better place. As a kid I was always an outsider, even though I was socially extroverted I never felt like I
Technology has made a significant impact on our society and hiring a virtual CFO reflects that change. The chief financial officer is responsible for overseeing the organization’s cash flow and financial matters. Finances are critical for a business to operate. Due to this, investing in a part-time CFO might be the right decision. It is
30% of respondents to this survey said lack of community was the biggest challenge to remote working. Grow Remote is built by a team of volunteers who hand a hunch that Ireland could benefit from a tighter community and ecosystem around smart working, they are specifically are interested in how this benefits the regions of Ireland. Over
By Will Deane Founder of Unstoppable Whether you know it or not, your habits control you. Habit is what gets you out of bed in the morning. Habit is how you brush your teeth. Habit is how you plan your day, how you do your job, and how you run your life. So if
Hiring a consultant should be a decision every business owner should make if they’re wanting to grow or scale their business quickly. It allows you to bypass years of experience by learning from someone who’s been in the trenches – so you don’t have to be. If you’re starting your very own contracting company or
“I now realize that nothing comes easy and you have to work for it.”- Julio Martinez What’s your backstory? I grew up in a small town called Grandview, WA. Growing up we didn’t really have much, but we always had food on the table. My mother would work long nights and come home early mornings
In this Future Sharks interview I spend time with millennial leader David Zhao, a billionaire in the making. He is an entrepreneur, investor, and activist originally from Shanghai, China. He is the co-founder and Managing Partner of NXT Group, an American conglomerate company headquartered in New York City. Its diversified businesses include NXTFactor (full-service digital
“It sounds crazy to compare the Airborne tryout to So You Think You Can Dance, but they felt the same at times” – Actor Danny Lewis dives into his (former) military life. What’s your backstory? I’m an actor, dancer, writer, and entrepreneur. This is my story. I grew up in a pretty normal
“I’m a firm believer that ‘where there’s a will there’s a way’”- Annabelle Beckwith What is your backstory? I grew up in rural Wiltshire, went to an all girls school, took a year out between school and university to work as a volunteer supporting recovering drug addicts in Hong Kong, then went to Birmingham University
First of all thanks for taking the time to share your story on Future Sharks. Future Sharks is a fast growing community where we aim to promote the businesses and initiatives of entrepreneurs around the world and help them find more customers and fans. The goal of the interview is not only to tell your
Before all the success- take us back to Raymond- growing up (tell me your story and how you got to where you are today) I grew up in Orange County studying human biology at Biola University. My dad was a dentist, my mom was in herbal medicine, my uncle was a chiropractor, and so I
What’s your backstory? I come from very humble beginnings in the UK. I was raised by a single parent who somehow managed to make ends meet but we definitely didn’t have a lot. No one in my family has ever really been successful or created any wealth, and nobody has ever been an entrepreneur. One
What’s your backstory? I guess I have a humble beginning like most entrepreneurs. Divorced parents, raised on state aid, didn’t want to see people struggle and decided to make a difference instead of getting beat up by the punches life throws at you. At 12 years old I dabbled in code, building custom MySpace profiles
In this series, I uncover the insights and strategies behind the world’s most interesting entrepreneurs. Today, I had the pleasure of catching up with Mark Denham Founder and CEO of, Source Workspace. Here is what he shared me… John White: What is your backstory? How did you become an entrepreneur? Mark Denham: I became an entrepreneur
Meet Jarrod Reque, a self taught graphic designer and creative entrepreneur from Atlanta, Georgia. After attending Georgia Gwinnett College and Penn Foster for business, Jarrod worked his way to a management position at Coastal Industries, a shower door manufacturer – he spent 4 years with the company, and then he quit his job to
Start-Up Companies going cheap on a Logo Design could kill your business before it even starts by Atlanta Design | Jarrod Reque · Jun 16, 2018 There is a growing trend in website’s offering cheap logo’s by, so-called, “designers” for extremely low prices. Some are even as low as $5 for a logo. If you are a new
In this series, I speak with entrepreneurs who have successfully scaled their business. They reveal the strategies they used to grow their company and the behind the scene stories that got them there. Today, I caught up with Larry Izenberg from Centex Funding. 1) What is your backstory? How did you become an entrepreneur? Growing up, my
It took 3 years of losing money, now he teaches 2,500+ people how to trade- With Jack Gleason What’s your backstory? When I was in high school I would watch CNBC and read Forbes 500. It got me thinking, how did these millionaires and billionaires make their money? Being a young entrepreneur, I wanted
It’s 2018 and most CPAs are still operating their businesses in the same way they always have…when the profession came about in 1494. Well…maybe they are not dipping quills in inkpots and scribbling in columns on parchment, but to an astonishingly large degree, many CPA firms are one-sided, assessing only tax advantages when consulting with
What’s your backstory? I was born and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela. I’m an only child but a member of a huge family. My father has always been a business owner and my mom was a lawyer who quit practicing her career in order to help my dad build their main business. As a kid, I
In this series, I speak to the world’s top influencers under 25 who are working with major brands. Today I caught up with Adam Waheed. John White: What is your backstory? Adam Waheed: I am an actor, writer, and director who has been creating content on social media for about two years now. I was
In this series, I feature the stories of the world’s most interesting entertainers and artists. Today, I caught up with R&B artist and actor, Devonte Riley. Here is what Devonte shared with me… CHRISTIAN VIND: What is your backstory? DEVONTE RILEY: I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, one the most diverse and beautiful places that I’ve
Time and again, I see photographers, designers, writers, makeup artists, filmmakers, bakers, and all “professional artists” whine about their clients thinking that they should just lower their prices for booking new prospects or closing new clients. Same goes for independent consultants. They go all-out defensive and say that what the people are really paying for,
What’s your backstory? I am an entrepreneur at heart. I love launching and scaling businesses. My main focus is Parcon, but I have also worked with my team to create and launch our own brands such as Bota Hemp and Matic Reach. Before launching Parcon, I spent time as the Digital Strategist
“All of your goals are achievable if you’re dedicated to earning that success” Words of Wisdom with Amber Doig-Thorne What’s your backstory? I never expected to become an influencer. I moved to London in 2013, and graduated with a degree in Theoretical Physics from UCL a few years later. I had created a couple of
When you’re first starting out on your entrepreneurial journey, it can be easy to get caught up in your own challenges. After all, you need to find financing, put the right team in place and convince your target audience that you have a worthwhile idea if you want to sell anything. But this shouldn’t be
Justin Lam is the CEO of MogulX Marketing- a modern-day marketing agency that helps businesses utilize cutting-edge social media strategies to effectively grow their brands and bring in more revenue. A natural-born leader and an evolving entrepreneur, Justin discusses his journey as a 17 year old founder, and the lessons he’s learning along the way
Name: Victor Truel Short Bio: LV Startup CEO creating safer path for aspiring models City where you’re from: Las Vegas Social accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModaCasting/ 1.What’s your story? How did you start this? Victor Truel: Having lived in Las Vegas for more than 10 years, I’ve grown in an environment where individuals and businesses hire
What’s your backstory? I was raised in a small town in North Idaho called Post Falls, a beautiful place but somewhere that is very hard to get out of, I came out of the low middle class with a very dysfunctional family. I had the worst ADHD to the point that I could not sit
What’s your backstory? I grew up on the East Coast outside of Boston Massachusetts. Growing up I knew things were different in my family having very cultured and traditional Greek parents. Early on I learned the importance of hard work, persistence and discipline from working at my fathers restaurant. Had I known what I
What’s your backstory? I was born in Dominican Republic, a third world country. I graduated from college as an engineer but I hated my 9-6 job. Then, I dreamt of becoming a professional soccer player, that’s how I began to use social media, primarily IG, as a means of exposure. It took me 4 to
“It’s really important to be reliable”- Zachary Dempsey What’s your backstory? I grew up in Vancouver, Canada and was a pretty regular kid. I had no idea what I wanted to do after high school, then in grade eleven I was introduced to social media and started my business, Slogan Social. Honestly, I focused so
This is about connecting ? It’s nice to plug yourself into communities you and your business align with. Connecting with bloggers is a great way to reach established and engaged communities. These people are the reason you do what you do right? So you can spend time with vibrant people who you align with. Bloggers
In this series, I feature the female CEO’s whose companies are making major moves towards improving the world we live in. Today I caught up with the CEO of Silatech, Sabah I. Al Haidoos. 1) Can you tell us about your organization and the amazing things you’re doing to improve the lives of thousands of young
The Internal Battle Calling on my creative genius can often be perplexing. Sometimes I feel like the harder I pull on creativity, the harder it pulls away from me. Have you heard that quote? “The hardest battle you’ll ever have to fight is against yourself”. It’s the real deal. The biggest takeaways from “The War
“I was going to make the most of my situation, even with my immobility.”- Aimee Tariq I was a senior in high school, president of every club, a cheerleader, and already finished with all of my high school credits to graduate with honors. I didn’t graduate early so that I had time to save money
Francesco Cena “Frankie” is an entrepreneur, host, singer, debater and CEO of Fostering Debate Talent Academy. A multi- talented individual, Frankie has competed in many competitions from debates to singing to Mr. World and even hosting Miss World; we dive into the busy life of Frankie. What’s your story? I love to divide my story
“Growth for me is bigger contracts and happier employees”- Karla Singson What’s your backstory? I’m a 50% rebel 50% nerd who graduated college at 19 and had nothing better to do. I cultivated a lot of non-committal jobs while writing on the side, until I got a job as a writer at one of the
In this series, I feature the ideas, insights, and stories of the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Today, I caught up with Bogdan Radu the founder of FIPSI. 1) What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? Being in the kitchen you can expect to invent a new type of plate, knife, fork, or a new type
In this series, I interview the world’s most interesting entrepreneurs. Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with professional wrestler and entrepreneur, Dylan Bostic. Christian Vind: What’s your backstory? Dylan Bostic: I was born in Indianapolis and grew up in Shelbyville IN and was hooked on wrestling after the first time I saw it
In this series, I sit down with writers from the world’s top digital publications. Today, I caught up with Cheryl Conner from Forbes. Here’s what she shared with me… 1) Can you share your backstory with us? I’ve been in the work of publishing and public relations for 32 years. I actually began as a
In this series, I feature the ideas of the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Today, I caught up with retail guru and path to consumption evangelist, Jeff Engel, CEO of Snacktops. 1) What is your backstory? I’ve been fortunate to gain a broad range of professional skills since entering the private sector after serving as a
