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WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER FANTASTIC SELF MADE STRATEGIES HUSTLE STORY In this short podcast clip, you will hear about how Jennifer Gleason had to work hard to earn enough to get started on her entrepreneurial journey. You can hear more with her on this week’s Self Made Strategies podcast. ABOUT THE SMS HUSTLE STORY This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Jennifer Gleason, Managing Director of Social Venture Partners (SVP PHL). Make sure you tune in this Thursday, wherever you listen to...

The Self Made Strategies Episode with Logan Sneed Logan went from high school athlete and college freshmen to a stage four Glioblastoma patient overnight. Essentially that's brain cancer for those of us who are not doctors. Doctors told Logan he wouldn't survive his diagnosis, and even if he did, Logan would never have the quality of life he wanted. Logan refused to believe that. Each time someone told Logan he couldn't do something, he used it as fuel to prove them wrong. Today, Logan is a 23 y...

Welcome back to another fantastic Self Made Strategies Hustle Story. In this short podcast clip, you will hear about how Logan Sneed overcame brain cancer to become an entrepreneur, who started a seven-figure online business. You can hear more with him on this week's Self Made Strategies podcast. About the SMS Hustle Story This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Logan Sneed founder of FusionLean (https://www.fusionlean.com/) and author of the book "Thank You, Cancer: 30 Days to Reali...

The Self Made Strategies Podcast Episode with Mac Mart Marti Lieberman’s Mac Mart debuted on the streets of Drexel University’s campus in the winter of 2013. Without much experience running her own business, let alone a food truck, Marti knew there were some kinks to work out but she was determined to succeed. While her cheese sauce was always a hit, she felt like there was something still missing. Shortly after opening Marti brought on two people to complete her team: Her sister, Pamela and her...

Welcome back to another fantastic Self Made Strategies Hustle Story. In this short sound clip, you will hear about how Marti and Pamela Lieberman knew they were onto something brilliant. Their bright pink Mac and Cheese food truck, Mac Mart started to gain serious popularity and attention. You can hear more with them on this week's Self Made Strategies podcast. About the SMS Hustle Story This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Marti Lieberman and Pamela Lieberman, of Mac Mart (https:...

Welcome back to another great Self Made Strategies Podcast episode! This week we sat down with Ken Sher, of Sher Coaching. Ken is a great executive coach, who also volunteers his time to help individuals going through career transition. Ken tells his story, on our show, about how he overcame a career transition after a long and illustrious career. Check out this episode, but please remember to subscribe to our podcast, or to sign up for our email newsletter. About this week’s guest Ken and his c...

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Ken Sher, of Sher Coaching (http://www.shercoaching.com). About Ken Sher and Sher Coaching Ken is passionate about Executive Coaching and his experience allows him to help business leaders and their teams reach their full professional potential. Ken’s Executive Coaching and business experience is rooted in his 30 years of experience working with major Fortune 200 companies. Ken has led 3 Johnson & Johnson Sales Training & Leadership Development...

This episode of the Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by: Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com). If you want to work with a firm that cares more about you than their billable hours, email or call Lopes Law LLC at info@lopeslawllc.com or (267) 777-9117. About this week’s guest Bruce and his company Employee Cycle Bruce knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur since as far back as when he was in college at West Chester University, and would purchase clothing to sell on campus to other students. ...

About this week’s guest Chris and his company NTH Watches As the owner of Janis Trading Company, Chris is the founder of two watch microbrands, Lew & Huey, and NTH (https://nthwatches.com/collections/subs). Janis has been profitable since its founding in 2012, and has consistently grown at double-digit rates every year, with customers in more than 50 countries, and retail distribution in seven. A serial entrepreneur and military veteran, with a background in finance, and extensive experience in ...

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Chris Vail, Founder of NTH Watches (https://nthwatches.com/collections/subs); and founder of Lew & Huey. Self Made Strategies Hustle Stories are quick short stories about our upcoming guest’s entrepreneurial journey. This is exclusive content, brought to you, so that you can get a glimpse of what is coming up this Thursday (on the full episode). Check out this short clip, where we Chris tells us an interesting story about a special watch that g...

About Brandon and Soothe Soothe is a health and wellness company producing products to support mind and body recovery. Soothe aims to make a positive impact in mental health awareness and to get rid of the opioid epidemic. Soothe your mind. Soothe your body. Brandon is passionate about health and wellness, as well as destigmatizing the traditional taboos around mental health. Brandon started Soothe which mainly provides CBD products, but will soon expand their product offering to include new sol...

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Brandon Bahr, Co-Founder and COO of Soothe™ (https://soothelife.com/). Soothe is a health and wellness company producing products to support mind and body recovery. Soothe aims to make a positive impact in mental health awareness and to get rid of the opioid epidemic. Soothe your mind. Soothe your body.Brandon is passionate about health and wellness, as well as destigmatizing the traditional taboos around mental health. Brandon started Soothe w...

About Kwame and the American Negotiation InstituteKwame Christian, Esq., M.A. is the Director of the American Negotiation Institute where he conducts negotiation and conflict management workshops around the country. As an attorney and mediator with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Public Policy, and a law degree, Kwame brings a unique multidisciplinary approach to making difficult conversations easier. In addition to his role with the American Negotiation Institute, Kwame also serve...

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Kwame Christian, Director of the American Negotiation Institute (https://americannegotiationinstitute.com/). Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. is the Director of the American Negotiation Institute where he conducts negotiation and conflict management workshops around the country. As an attorney and mediator with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Public Policy, and a law degree, Kwame brings a unique multidisciplinary approach to making di...

About Emily and E Harris MarketingEmily is an ambitious business person with a fresh perspective. She believes in challenging people to think differently when presented with obstacles in any situation. Her passions are inspiring, motivating, and helping others. Peers describe Emily as creative, proactive, determined, and eager to learn. Just a few of Emily's professional skills include organizing, presenting, and problem-solving.Ms. Harris received her education from the Pennsylvania State Unive...

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Emily Harris, President of E Harris Marketing (http://www.eharrismktg.com/). Emily is an ambitious business person with a fresh perspective. She believes in challenging people to think differently when presented with obstacles in any situation. Her passions are inspiring, motivating, and helping others. Peers describe Emily as creative, proactive, determined, and eager to learn. Just a few of Emily's professional skills include organizing, pres...

About Charlotte and Recent CommunicationsCharlotte Conroy is a passionate and motivated business strategist and marketer with experience building billion dollar brands, including the SCOTT and KLEENEX brands. Taking that passion and determination which supported her success to grow with a global corporation, Charlotte has become an integral piece of her family’s growing telecom business (Recent Communications). WHO IS RECENT COMMUNICATIONS?Recent Communications, Inc. is a family-owned and operat...

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Charlotte Conroy, the Director of Marketing for Recent Communications, Inc. (https://www.recentcom.com/). Charlotte Conroy is a passionate and motivated business strategist and marketer with experience building billion dollar brands, including the SCOTT and KLEENEX brands. Taking that passion and determination which supported her success to grow with a global corporation, Charlotte has become an integral piece of her family’s growing telecom bu...

Kevin has been working at Nolan Painting for 40 years, lives in Glen Mills, and his favorite paint color is Benjamin Moore Aurora Borealis. He is best described as someone who loves to run, bike and swim. Kevin is also a partner at Nolan Consulting Group, since 2003, which helps businesses reach their summit through the implementation of business systems, sales training and leadership development. Kevin was also the Chairman of the Board for the Main Line Chamber of Commerce, from 2003 to 2014. ...

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Kevin Nolan, the President of Nolan Painting (https://www.nolanpainting.com/). Kevin has been working at Nolan Painting for 40 years, lives in Glen Mills, and his favorite paint color is Benjamin Moore Aurora Borealis. He is best described as someone who loves to run, bike and swim. Kevin is also a partner at Nolan Consulting Group, since 2003, which helps businesses reach their summit through the implementation of business systems, sales train...

Tim McDermott joined the Philadelphia Union as Chief Business Officer on Jan. 27, 2016. He oversees all of the club’s business operations, including its USL team, Bethlehem Steel FC, which played its inaugural game in 2016, as well as the Philadelphia Union Academy. Since joining the Union, McDermott’s efforts have been focused on increasing the brand strength, fan base, and revenue opportunities. Under his oversight, the Union achieved their highest ever single-season partnership revenue in 201...

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Tim McDermott, the Chief Business Officer of the Philadelphia Union (https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/club/mcdermott). Tim McDermott joined the Philadelphia Union as Chief Business Officer on Jan. 27, 2016. He oversees all of the club’s business operations, including its USL team, Bethlehem Steel FC, which played its inaugural game in 2016, as well as the Philadelphia Union Academy. Since joining the Union, McDermott’s efforts have been focuse...

LoftySpot helps community centric organizations find new ways to leverage their underutilized space and earn revenue with an easy to use software platform. They believe places of worship, libraries and community centers are natural locations to gather for work, meetings or events.The team at LoftySpot knows only too well the pressures of maintaining a tight budget and securing enough revenue to support the work of our communities. LoftySpot engages with organizations around the country who are b...

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Jean Steinke, the Founder of LoftySpot (https://www.loftyspot.com/). LoftySpot helps community centric organizations find new ways to leverage their underutilized space and earn revenue with an easy to use software platform. They believe places of worship, libraries and community centers are natural locations to gather for work, meetings or events.The team at LoftySpot knows only too well the pressures of maintaining a tight budget and securing...