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This week, Liz is joined by Co-founder and CEO of AvePoint TJ Jiang who shares his journey building the largest Microsoft 365 data management solutions provider.  TJ explains what it was like growing up in China with parents who did not learn English until age 40 and the culture shock he faced when moving to America. He also discusses what inspired him to develop the “growth mindset” that ultimately drove him to become a software entrepreneur. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Syys 202123min

This week, Liz is joined by the Founder and Managing Partner of Kinzie Capital Partners, Suzanne Yoon. Suzanne discusses her upbringing in a working-class family in Chicago and explains how she was able to break through the male-dominated investment industry. Suzanne talks about what prompted her to take a leap of faith and launch her own private equity firm after spending 20 years in the finance industry. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Syys 202125min

This week, Liz takes a look back at a conversation with co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, Michael McFall to discuss his journey from minimum wage barista to the business leader for a brand he truly loves. Michael shares how his business experiences shaped his entrepreneurial philosophy, how Biggby Coffee grew into a $100 billion-dollar coffee franchise, with more than 250 locations across the Midwest. Michael explains his inspiration to write his book “Grind” in the hopes of motivating others…and he did it all without an MBA. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Syys 202125min

This week, Liz takes a look back at a conversation with Former NFL Defensive End & Founder of Oceans 97, Jarvis Green. Jarvis shares how playing football at Louisiana State University and for The Patriots in the NFL taught him the importance of perseverance, a lesson he would take into founding his own wholesale shrimp company, Oceans 97. Jarvis also discusses how the impact of COVID-19 led his company to pivot production to producing personal protective equipment (PPE) through the pandemic. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Elo 202137min

This week, Liz is joined by Anti CEO Oisin Hanrahan who shares his journey from community handyman to Harvard dropout before building an app that became a massive publicly traded company.  Oisin explains the motivation behind dropping out of Harvard to pursue what started out as a minuscule and risky idea. He also shares what it takes to maintain a self-starter and positive mindset when facing difficult decisions.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Elo 202137min

This week, Liz is joined by Co-Founders of BOOMCHICKAPOP® Angie and Dan Bastian to talk about how they built a successful marriage, family, and popcorn company. Angie and Dan share the story of meeting in New Mexico and the origins of the popcorn company. The duo also shares how Angie's Popcorn transitioned from a side hustle based out of their garage to the multi-million dollar BOOMCHICKAPOP® company it is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Elo 202132min

This week, Liz is joined by Film Producer and CEO of Health and Wellness company ChromaDex, Rob Fried. Rob explains how he broke into the entertainment industry and the knowledge he developed along the way which has guided him to pivot and excel in bioscience. Rob shares what drove his passion to chase his many different dreams and the key takeaways from working in multiple different industries. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Elo 202134min

This week, Liz is joined by FOX Business Network Senior Correspondent Charlie Gasparino to talk about the mysterious world of IPOs.  Charlie discusses the valuation of different companies, how institutional investors make decisions, and the herd mentality of markets.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Elo 202122min