The First Customer
Ever wondered how to use your experience to start or grow a business?
The First Customer intimately dissects successful entrepreneurs journeys to their first customer. Learn from practical real-life examples of regular people transforming into superheroes by starting their own business.
Buckle up … the rocket is taking off!
Episodes
255 episodes
The First Customer - The Formula For Infinite Business Growth with Founder Natalie Doyle Oldfield
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Natalie Doyle Oldfield, CEO and founder of Success Through Trust Inc.Natalie grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and shares that she was inspired by her parents' strong work ethic and ...
The First Customer - The Mastermind of Market Viability with CEO and Founder Marc Portney
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Marc Portney, CEO and Founder of Globalsource Infrastructure Partners. Marc spent his early days in Queens, New York, where he displayed an entrepreneurial spirit by shining shoes for poc...
The First Customer - How to rewrite the rules of AI Communication with Co-founder Monik Pamecha
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Monik Pamecha, CEO and Co-founder of Toma.Monik grew up in Bombay and was influenced by his hardworking father. This environment fostered an early interest in technology, leading him to c...
The First Customer - Building Knowledge Empires with Guru CEO and Co-Founder Rick Nucci
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview a very, very special guest, Rick Nucci, CEO and co-founder of Guru.Rick, highly regarded in the Philadelphia tech scene, reflected on a memorable moment at the Founder Factory event, wher...
The First Customer - In The Eye of An Innovator with Princeton Identity Founder Bobby Varma
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Bobby Varma, CEO and founder of Princeton Identity. Bobby shared her journey from her early life in India to her entrepreneurial ventures in the U.S. She highlighted how her father's love...
The First Customer - Shark Tank Series: Fresh Smiles from Grit with Joelle Flynn and Sonia Hounsell
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Joelle Flynn and Sonia Hounsell, co-founders and co-CEOs of FunkkOFF, a company that creates innovative oral care products. Joelle, a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in fina...
The First Customer - Shark Tank Series: The Sticky Success of A Slime Master with Founder Mark Lin
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Mark Lin, Founder and CEO of Sliimeyhoney. Mark shares the journey of how he founded his gourmet slime company. He explains that Sliimeyhoney creates slimes that not only look and feel li...
The First Customer - Shark Tank Series: The Art of Small with Mini Materials CEO Jared Waters
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jared Waters, CEO of Mini Materials. Jared shares his unique journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming an entrepreneur. Jared explains how moving frequently in his childhood helped...
The First Customer - Shark Tank Series: Feeding Smart Using Baby Tech with Founder Veon Brewster
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Veon Brewster, the founder of Veba Baby. Veon shares her journey from Jamaica to the U.S., where her upbringing in a household focused on education inspired her entrepreneurial spirit. Sh...
The First Customer - Shark Tank Series: The Smash Hit Success of Co-Founder Tim Swindle
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Tim Swindle, co-founder of PaddleSmash. Tim shares his journey from growing up in Chicago and being inspired by his entrepreneur father to his early ventures, including a golf teaching bu...
The First Customer - Shark Tank Series: Cooking in the 22nd Century with Founder Assaf Pashut
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Assaf Pashut, the Founder of Chefee Robotics. Assaf shared his entrepreneurial journey, which began in Israel and Silicon Valley, where he developed a love for food and business. His init...
The First Customer - Shark Tank Series: Bean-to-Bar Brilliance with Co-Founder Ryan Bouton
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Ryan Bouton, co-founder of Gatsby Chocolate. Ryan grew up in rural Virginia, and initially worked at Halo Top as the first employee and later leveraged that experience to co-found Ga...
The First Customer - Shark Tank Series: The Couture of Confidence with Co-Founder Charisse Pasche
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Charisse Pasche, co-founder and COO of Dapper Boi, an all-gender, body-inclusive clothing line based in San Diego. Charisse shares her journey from growing up as a first-generation Filipi...
The First Customer - Shark Tank Series: Creative Currents with Co-Founder Rasmus Barfred
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Rasmus Barfred, co-founder of THEMAGIC5. Rasmus recounted his early days in Denmark, where his entrepreneurial spirit was subtly influenced by his mother's approach to life. He didn't ini...
The First Customer - Shark Tank Series: The Odyssey of Boxes, Brains, and Big Dreams with Sam Chason
In our first episode of our Shark Tank series, I was lucky enough to interview Sam Chason, the Founder and CEO of Storage Scholars.Sam shared his entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings to success on Shark Tank. Growing up in Wes...
The First Customer - The Metaverse of E-Commerce with SHOPX Founder Eric McHugh
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Eric McHugh, the President and Chief Growth Officer of SHOPX.Eric grew up in Southern California, which exposed him to a wealth of entrepreneurial resources. He recounted his experiences ...
The First Customer - Unleashing Sales Superpowers with B2B Catalyst CEO and Founder Scott Martinis
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Scott Martinis, the CEO and Founder of B2B Catalyst.Scott shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his unexpected entry into the business world after initially planning a differe...
The First Customer - Trading Secrets of Card Collection in the Digital Age with CEO Ted Mann
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Ted Mann, the CEO and co-founder of CollX, a platform designed to help collectors determine the value of their trading cards. Ted shares how the idea for CollX was inspired by his son’s i...
The First Customer - How to scale with mission-driven delivery with Co-Founder and CEO Brian Pickell
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Brian Pickell, the CEO and co-founder of KPInterface. Brian shares how his upbringing in the Valley Forge area and the influence of his ambitious older brother, along with his faith,...
The First Customer - Keeping PSI Ahead of the Curve with Casandra Mann
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Casandra Mann, the VP for Operations at Precision Systems Inc. (PSI).We delved into the history and resilience of PSI's founder, Walt, who overcame throat cancer and significant business ...
The First Customer - Turning Setbacks into Success with Liberty Fox Technologies CEO Bill Evans
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Bill Evans, CEO of Liberty Fox Technologies. Bill recounts his journey from growing up in Northeast Philadelphia to establishing his own company after being laid off from a previous job. ...
The First Customer - Transforming an industry with Yembo CTO and Co-Founder Zach Rattner
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Zach Rattner, CTO and Co-Founder of Yembo.Zach discusses his upbringing, including his formative years spent tinkering with computers in rural Vermont, which laid the groundwork for...
The First Customer - From Local Roots to Global Reach with Founder and CTO Jon Kinney
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jon Kinney, the Founder and CTO at Headway. Jon delves into his entrepreneurial roots, tracing his upbringing in Southwest Wisconsin. Growing up in a household where his mother was a...
The First Customer - Top Notch Personal Branding and Operations Mastery with COO Alyson Caffrey
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Alyson Caffrey, the dynamic COO of Operations Agency.Alyson recounts her East Coast upbringing and how the "Northeast hustle" instilled a unique drive in her. Despite not coming from an e...
The First Customer - The Strategic Ascent from Air Force to Tech with CPO and CTO Jeremy Gordon
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jeremy Gordon, CPO and CTO of Startup Science.Jeremy shared his background, revealing how his experience with the Air Force laid the groundwork for his disciplined and focused approach to...
