Entrepreneur Before 25

On the show today, we get to hear the story of Ulyses Osuna. Against all odds and building from the ground up, Ulyses Osuna is a 21-yr-old PR strategist and the Founder of Influencer Press. Influencer Press is a PR firm that manages publicity for Influencers and a few clients worth over $100m. PR is an extremely important aspect of growing our business, brand, and influence. In order for us to be able to have those things, people need to know they exist! Ulyses does PR for some of the most elite entrepreneurs and brands out there. This was a fascinating conversation and deep dive into what that actually looks like and how we can take our influence to the next level by leveraging PR. 

In this interview, Jennae and I get into a raw conversation about what it’s really like to self-publish your own book. Jennae is the self-published and best-selling author of four poetry books but is best known for her #1 selling book Uncaged Wallflower. She has developed a strong passion for writing uplifting poetry that encourages her readers to reach their full potential and learn about fulfilling their dreams. Jennae has taken her passion for writing and love for people and turned it into her dream career. She is now a consultant for writers who are looking to self-publish their book and market it for success. Not only is there a lot of logistics that go into self-publishing a book, but there’s also a lot that goes on in the process that most authors don’t talk about. Jennae and I pretty much cover it all from writing to launching, to marketing and let’s not forget the personal ups and downs that happen in the process. If you’re in the process of writing a book or are want to write a book in the futur

Such a powerful conversation with Cory Pinegar on the show today! Cory is just 24 years old and the CEO of CallForce: a dental solutions company that is dedicated to helping dentists succeed in their practices by capitalizing on the business they have already generated. In 2017, CallForce grew over 300%, and this year they have already doubled their book of business. We talk about what that growth has looked like in terms of developing culture, systems, sales, and much more.  Resources: Connect with Cory further: Facebook | LinkedIn Learn more about Call Force! Email Cory: Cory@getcallforce.com THANK YOU! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and I definitely read each and every one of them. Become part of the 25 Tribe! Learn more and apply for the FIRST ever E

Today's interview is with a second-time guest on EB25, Eric Termuende! This conversation was insightful on so many different levels.  A few topics we discussed: What human connectivity looks like in 2018 and what role social media plays  How to create the life you want to be a part of How to surround yourself with the right people Emotional intelligence A new approach to goal setting Eric is a deep thinker and an advocate for rethinking work. A bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Eric is the co-founder of NoW Innovations and has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Thrive Global, the Huffington Post, and many others. Eric is recognized as a Top 100 Emerging Innovator under 35, is a former Canadian G20 YEA Delegate, signed by the National Speakers Bureau and travels the world, and a TEDx speaker. His bestselling book, Rethink Work is now available on Amazon and in bookstores across Canada. Resources: Connect with Eric further: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram  Read more f

On the outside, it can look like we live the perfect life and that our business boomed overnight. But hearing the process to getting there is always fascinating to me. Most of the time, it's all guts and no glory until way later down the road.  Marisa Sergi's 15's love affair with wine started in the basement of her grandparents' home with a sippy cup at age 3. In fifth grade, she went public with her dream of being a winemaker. A third-generation winemaker, she came by her career choice naturally, having grown up in the family winery business, and in 2015, she graduated from Cornell University with a degree in enology and viticulture.  Her senior-year capstone project at Cornell led to the launch of RedHead Wine, a unique blend of California Zinfandel and Chilean Carménère. Although Sergi has been working full-time on RedHead only since August 2016, it's already available at nearly 300 stores in Ohio, has a national distribution deal in the works, and scored shelf space with Walmart, Kroger, Giant Eagle an

Today's CWCM episode is a Q&A with yours truly! I've never done an official Q&A on the podcast before and I have to admit... It was pretty fun! I put out a call for questions in the 25 Tribe Community and got some great ones back. Some of the questions I answer today include: How do I find the right balance in investing my time between NUYU, the podcast, and community? What does my 5-year plan look like, personally and vocationally? If you have a business idea, where do you start?  What is something I would recommend researching before diving into an e-commerce or online wellness coaching business? What are two goals on my bucket list? What is one thing that makes me laugh whenever I think of it? What are the top 3 books I recommend? Needless to say, it's was a fun episode to record for Y'all! So, sit back and enjoy July's CWCM episode!  Resources: Time-blocking episode: Maximizing your productivity through the power of time-blocking Business partnership episode: Choosing friendsh

Zachary Babcock is a former drug addict who spent over 5 years of his life in prison. After missing the birth of his twin sons, he decided to transform his life and become a responsible father and successful entrepreneur. Now Zachary is a goal achievement coach with the mission to empower the underdogs with practical tools to rise up, break free, and dominate life. Zachary has overcome SO many odds to get to where he is today. If you're feeling down about your current situation and you feel like there is no possible way to reach your goals, listen to this episode. If Zachary can overcome the extreme odds in his life, you can do ANYTHING! Resources: Connect with Zachary further: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram  Join the Underdog Empowerment Movement! THANK YOU! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful and greatly appreciate

3 years ago, Christian Zeron decided to ditch law school to sell watches on the internet. Now, his vintage watch company, Theo&Harris, is reshaping the online retail industry and is defining itself as a prominent leader in its field.  The craziest part is that Christian is just 22 years old and his team is primarily individuals around that age as well!  To say that this interview is interesting, inspiring and on fire definitely an understatement!  Here's his official and very cryptic bio: Christian Zeron is a retail entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling and the founder of Theo&Harris. On a macro level, Christian is reverse-engineering his dream job. On a micro level, he talks about watches, drinks Cutty Sark, and Instagrams.  Resources: Connect with Christian further:  Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Check out Theo&Harris for yourself! Follow Theo&Harris on Instagram THANK YOU! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using th

I've been trying to wait patiently for a couple months for today's episode to drop!  In this interview, I get to talk with one of my close friends and PR expert, Heather DeSantis! Her story of building her top-rated PR agency, Publicity For Good, will leave you feeling like you can do anything! Not only do we cover her entrepreneurial story, but Heather shares basic and key PR principles that a lot of us don't even think about when we're trying to increase exposure for our brand. More on Heather: Heather DeSantis, Top Millennial To Follow & Thought Leader of 2018, is an internationally recognized PR expert who helps mission-driven entrepreneurs and organizations get major exposure, impact millions, and turn that influence into business growth. After 3 years of working for a PR firm, she branched out and started The Influencer Revolution to help her clients to land dozens of high level media appearances on outlets like ABC, Fox, CBS, CNN, Adult Swim, iHeart Media, Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo,

I learned SO much from today's episode with Allen Gannett. Allen is the founder and CEO of TrackMaven and the author of The Creative Curve that releases June 12, 2018! Creativity is such an interesting and sometimes extremely abstract concept. Often times, we can tell ourselves the story that we don't have a creative bone in our body and creativity isn't something we'll ever be good at.  In today's episode and through his extensive research for his book, Allen demystifies the concept of creativity.  Not only do we break-down how to harness your inner creative genius, but YOU got your questions answered too 25 Tribe! Right before I conducted this interview, I asked you what you wanted to know about Allen and his entrepreneurial journey and we were able to cover those questions as well in today's episode. It's safe to say that this interview is FULL of value.  Allen's Official Bio: Allen Gannett is the founder and CEO of TrackMaven, a marketing analytics platform whose clients have included Microsoft, Mar

In today's CWCM episode, we flip the script and I'm the one getting interviewed on EB25. I know... Plot twist, right? ;)  Kyle Herron (a well-seasoned entrepreneur, popular past guest on EB25 and active member of the 25 Tribe) interviewed me and asked all the good questions.  We talk about where it all started, my views on failure, when to let go of relationships along your journey, how my faith and spirituality play a role in everything I do, my vision for Entrepreneur Before 25 and MUCH  more.  So, if you want to get to know a little bit about my personal story and journey of entrepreneurship, this episode definitely catalogs the highs, the lows, the insights and a lot in between.  Resources: Connect with Chelann further: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Learn more about Chelann: chelanngienger.com  THANK YOU! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the

So much gold in today's episode with Johnathan Grzybowski!  What does it look like to align your business with your calling and what fulfills you? What hard decisions and truths do you need to face to make that happen?  Johnathan authentically answers the above questions by sharing his journey of building a socially conscious startup and ultimately changing the narrative through his business.  A rogue risk taker turned entrepreneur and national thought leader in digital marketing and branding, Jonathan is the Co-founder of Penji- an unlimited graphic design service for marketing teams, that ultimately provides work and internship opportunities to Camden students and residents. Resources: Connect with Johnathan further:  Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram Learn more about Penji! THANK YOU! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely hel

John Logan is a magician & keynote speaker who travels and shares his message that 'impossible' is just a word. By the age of 24, he published two books, had his own show on Patriots.com with different players of the New England Patriots, and was a speaker at the Forbes Summit and multiple TEDx events. Based on five years of primary and secondary research, he currently travels the country showcasing creativity techniques entertainers use and how they can be applicable to an entrepreneurial setting.   Resources: Connect with John further: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram  Learn more about John by visiting his personal website! Email: info@johndukelogan.com  THANK YOU! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and I definitely read each and every one of t

From farming land to farming data, Steven Brockshus is filling a gap by building the Zillow for Farmland. In this EB25 interview, Steven shares the learnings, failures, ups, and downs of building his company, FarmlandFinder. Steven was raised on a 5th generation family dairy farm in Iowa. Having no background in software development, he set out to start an online business for farmland real estate. Having bootstrapped the company, he now has team members in the US, Vietnam, and Africa. FarmlandFinder gives farmland professionals their time back and provides them with a peace of mind by providing real-time notifications about farmland sales. Resources: Connect with Steven further: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Learn more about FarmlandFinder! Other resources mentioned:  Flow-E - A visual task board for your email Airtable - The all-in-one collaboration platform THANK YOU! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social med

I've had a lot of conversations with young entrepreneurs and Katie Eder takes young entrepreneurship to a whole new level!  Katie is an 18-year-old high school student and the founder of a nonprofit called Kids Tales (KidsTales.org). Kids Tales sends high school students into summer camps and schools to teach creative writing to kids who do not have access to writing experiences outside of school. During a Kids Tales workshop, kids brainstorm, write, and edit their own short story. At the end of the week, the stories are published as an anthology, a real book. Since its inception in 2014, more than 300 teenagers have taught Kids Tales to nearly 1200 kids across twelve U.S. cities and eight countries. So AMAZING.  Katie inspires me with her tenacity, endurance, and persistence. She doesn't put herself in a box. She doesn't just dream big things but she makes those big dreams happen.  Resources: Connect with Katie further: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  Learn more about Kids Tales! THANK YOU

Welcome back to another CWCM! For those of you who didn't catch it the last time, I've officially named these Monday episodes: Coffee with Chelann Mondays (CWCM). The first Monday of every month I will be releasing a bonus episode for the week with myself either doing a solo episode on an on-demand topic, or I'll be featuring a conversation I had with a special guest. Today's CWCM is with yours truly. I sat down with my coffee and went into detail about a topic I mention a lot but haven't ever gone into too much detail about on the show. That topic is time-blocking. You better believe it. ;) The concept of time has always been fascinating to me. It never stops and sometimes it can move incredibly slow, but in hindsight, it always seems to fly by. Time is our most precious commodity because we can't get it back. So how do we make the most of our time?  Well, today I talk about how to maximize your productivity through the power of time-blocking. This concept has been a game-changer for me and I hope tha

In today's interview with Larry Yu we talk Facebook advertising, targeting ads, building your avatar and also the power of compounding your focus. Larry and his brother Perry started selling online at the end of high school. What began as a naive exploration soon became an integral part of their lives. Since then, they've built and sold two e-commerce companies before starting their own marketing agency, HighConvertingAds, which specializes in combining Facebook advertising with big data analysis for extraordinary targeting abilities. Larry and Perry have been directly responsible for over $2,000,000 in sales for businesses they've helped. I also share a very exciting announcement at the beginning of this episode...! Resources: Connect with Larry further: Facebook | LinkedIn Check out HighConvertingAds for yourself! THANK YOU! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the

This is EPISODE 100 of the Entrepreneur Before 25 Podcast! It's so crazy to think that 100 inspiring, young entrepreneurs have been featured on this show. We've heard their highs, their lows and ultimately their story of chasing their entrepreneurial dreams and goals. Getting an inside look into the journey's of each and every one of the EB25 guests has been such an honor. Today's guest and the topic is the perfect thing to welcome in this monumental moment. I get to chat with Cheyenne Noelle about her journey from fighting depression to where she is today- an authentic and unstoppable powerhouse who's changing the world one self-discovery at a time. The quote "change yourself to change the world" is embodied in the way Cheyenne lives and approaches her life. Listening back to this conversation got me pumped up all over again. Don't miss episode 100 of Entrepreneur Before 25. A little more about Cheyenne: Cheyenne Noelle is a writer and creative strategist driven by human connection. She crafts copi

Today I have a VERY special guest on the podcast! You get to hear from my dad, Lonnie Gienger! You're definitely in for a treat. My dad is one of the greatest leaders I know. So to get him on the show to talk about his favorite topic (which also happens to be leadership) was incredible and such an honor. Even though I get to talk to my dad all the time, I was taking notes during this interview because he shared so much wisdom: A brief bio of Lonnie: Lonnie has been actively involved in building numerous entrepreneurial ventures and has owned and managed several successful businesses over the last 30 years. His passion is using business as a platform to build a better world. And his purpose is to develop and implement self-perpetuating leadership development systems that draw millions of people around the world to experience systems for extraordinary life success.   Resources: Connect with Lonnie further:  Facebook |  LinkedIn | Instagram  Listen to the Systems For Success Podcast

We talk about building relationships a lot on EB25- relationships are one of the most important aspects of life. Today I chat with David France who is the best selling author of Show Up: Unlocking the Power of Relational Networking.  Along with being a best selling author, David is an international performer and an innovative educator. He is currently the founder and Executive Director of Revolution of Hope, an arts for social change initiative in Boston whose flagship program is the Roxbury Youth Orchestra. He was recently named a Top 40 Urban Innovator Under 40 in the United States and a top 100 most influential people of Color in Boston. He has been featured in New York Times, NBC Nightly News, BBC Radio, Time Magazine and has recently spoken at TEDx Fenway and INBOUND 2017. David has performed with today's leading artists including Smokey Robinson, Josh Groban, Kenny Rogers, and Quincy Jones. Above all, David believes that joy in this life is maximized when you Give Your Life Away.