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 unconventional roadmap to being a serial entrepreneur with Founder AJ Bruno
This episode is extra special because I was lucky enough to interview THE AJ Bruno, Founder and CEO of QuotaPath. AJ wears many hats—he's a limited partner, podcast host, serial entrepreneur, commercial pilot, dad, and much more!AJ delv...
The First Customer - Transforming Business through Compassionate Leadership with Jerry Macnamara
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jerry Macnamara, CEO and Founder of Proven Chaos. Jerry grew up just outside of Philadelphia and his entrepreneurial spirit wasn't directly influenced by his parents but rather by his...
The First Customer - Serial Entrepreneur Masterclass with 4x Founder Matt Watson
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Matt Watson, Founder, CEO, and CTO of Full Scale. Matt grew up around entrepreneurial parents who ran a flea market business, he gained early exposure to the world of business and sales. ...
The First Customer - From Dot-com bubble burst to successful digital agency with Adam Trachtman
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Adam Trachtman, Director and Owner of Lucid Circus. Adam's upbringing in Haverford, Pennsylvania, and his formative years at a creative and performing arts high school in Philadelphia lai...
The First Customer - Startup and Franchising magic with Karim Kerachni
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Karim Kerachni, Co-founder of Steamates and head of franchise development for Massachusetts at PropertyGuys.com. Karim shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey and unique approach...
The First Customer - The proven strategies of CEO Whitney Stowell in building a sales pipeline
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Whitney Stowell, Founder and CEO of Cribworks. Whitney discusses his entrepreneurial journey from a rural upbringing to navigating the fast-paced business world. Growing up on a farm inst...
The First Customer - Leveraging Systems and Automation to Scale Profitably with CEO Olivia Parkes
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Olivia Parkes, CEO of The Systems Boss.Olivia shares her story of moving from the UK to Chicago, driven by a desire to pursue her dreams and create a thriving enterprise in the United Sta...
The First Customer - How to build a world-class legal firm with Iterative Improvements
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Rachel King, CEO and Founder of King Law Firm.Rachel offers insights into her journey as an entrepreneur and lawyer. Her upbringing, shaped by divorced parents and small business owners i...
The First Customer - How to Disrupt and Improve Contact Centers with CloudWave CEO Mike Powrie
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Mike Powrie, CEO and Founder of CloudWave. Mike delves into the genesis and evolution of CloudWave as a disruptive force in the contact center industry. Mike's background in IT, particula...
The First Customer - Fostering Education: A Spectacular Approach to Literacy with Adrian Knight
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Adrian Knight, CEO and Founder of Spectacular Group.Adrian delves into his journey as an acquisition entrepreneur and his unique approach to business. A World Champion participant in the ...
The First Customer - How to redefine partnership dynamics with Crossbeam CEO Bob Moore
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Bob Moore, CEO and co-founder of Crossbeam, a leading company in the partnership intelligence space. Bob shares his journey, emphasizing his passion for solving the challenges of partners...
The First Customer - Building a brand by betting on yourself with the Hey Jay Founder Jasmin Alić
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview The Jasmin Alić, Founder of Hey Jay, and also a LinkedIn aficionado. Jasmin dives deep into his journey, starting with his childhood in war-torn Bosnia. Despite the adversity,...
The First Customer - Charting the Techscape with Capablanca Co-Founder Luis Castaneda
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Luis Castaneda, co-founder and CTO of Capablanca. Luis dives into his journey from growing up during the emergence of the internet to his current role in the tech space. Luis shares...
The First Customer - Unfolding The Gentleman's Formula with Tiege Hanley CEO Kelley Thornton
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Kelley Thornton, CEO and Founder of Tiege Hanley.Kelley's inspiration for Tiege Hanley stems from his personal experience and observation of the skincare market's untapped potential in th...
The First Customer - Transforming Customer Experiences Through Impactful Alliances with Lamees Butt
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Lamees Butt, SVP of Zoovu.Lamees delved into her journey from a humble upbringing in East London to her current role in the tech industry. Growing up in East London instilled in Lamees a ...
The First Customer - How to Tackle Tech Complexity to Scale Your Business with Brian Childress
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Brian Childress, Founder and Fractional CTO of Summit Labs. Brian shares his journey from growing up in Virginia to founding Summit Labs, inspired by his grandfather's entrepreneurial spi...
The First Customer - Solving The Most Common Pain Points of ServiceNow Customers with Ron Gidron
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Ron Gidron, the CEO and founder of xtype, a platform engineering solution for ServiceNow customers. Ron shares insights from his background growing up on a farm in Israel to becoming an e...
The First Customer - Aligning Business and Strategies for Superior Performance with Barbara Spitzer
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Barbara Spitzer, CEO and founder of Two Rivers Partners, LLC. Barbara grew up as an army brat and moving frequently, Barbara developed resilience and anxiety, which later shaped her caree...
The First Customer - Structuring Your Coaching Empire with LB Trucks Coaching CEO Laura-Beth Trucks
In this episode., I was lucky enough to interview Laura-Beth Trucks, the CEO of LB Trucks Coaching.Laura-Beth shares her journey from Alabama to Colorado, where she worked in nonprofit leadership development, to eventually founding her ...
The First Customer - Empowering Entrepreneurs Worldwide with BOSS Startup Science's Gregory Shepard
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Gregory Shepard, CEO and co-founder of BOSS Startup Science.Gregory shares his journey, highlighting his challenges growing up with autism, dyslexia, and other conditions in a tough...
The First Customer - How to Be a Digital Thought Leader and Lifestyle Mentor with Dai Manuel
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview the fantastic Dai Manuel, Chief Transformation Officer at DaiManuel.com.Dai discussed his upbringing in Ontario with two entrepreneurial parents and how their work ethic influenced him. H...
The First Customer - Attacking the Hard Market Head On with Innovative Risk CEO Caden Braly
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Caden Braly, CEO and Founder of Innovative Risk.Caden discusses his upbringing in Prosper, Texas, surrounded by a community of entrepreneurs, including his father and grandfather, who ins...
The First Customer - Boosting Your Sales and Dominating the Local Market with Founder Patric Shannon
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Patric Shannon, Founder of LeadSnap.Patric delves into his origins in a small town in Dayton, Ohio, and his unexpected foray into professional poker and subsequent transition to entrepren...
The First Customer - Shedding Light on the Future of Meeting AI with Fireflies CEO Krish Ramineni
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Krish Ramineni, CEO and Co-founder of Fireflies.ai.Krish dives into his entrepreneurial journey from Silicon Valley to founding one of the most innovative AI platforms. Krish shares how h...
The First Customer - Creating a New Paradigm to Transform Marketing with Susan Coelius Keplinger
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Susan Coelius Keplinger, CEO of Force of Nature.Susan shares insights from her journey as a marketing titan and entrepreneur. Growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, Susan's path led her to ch...
