Entrepreneursh*t

Hey folks // we had the esteemed pleasure of sitting down with Marisol Lazo Flores, Entrepreneur and recent Managing Director of the Main Street Phoenix Project, a cooperative restaurant group that saved jobs by turning local restaurants into worker-owned co-ops. 

We cover a lot of ground with Marisol on this episode. Starting with recognizing burnout, to discussing how her experience as a Latina women has shaped her entrepreneurial path, and going into key topics on why it’s important for entrepreneurs to give themselves self-pep talks, show vulnerability, and the power of employee ownership.

Let’s go.

Enjoy // Broken Unicorns

Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington, Kelly Haugen

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This episode had the pleasure of interviewing Ryan Mull, entrepreneur and marketing leader who recently discovered his neurodivergent identity. Ryan sat down to enlighten us on his own personal reflection how it’s shaped his entrepreneurial journey and dives into the profound impact this revelation has had on him personally and professionally. We discuss the spikey profiles of entrepreneurs and how everyone can embrace the power of neurodiversity in their workforce.

Tres Comas is back for a little 2022 recap therapy session together. We’re celebrating our startup failures, successes, and everything in between from over the last year. This episode shows we (clearly) have some anxiety issues to deal with, diving deep into discussing side hustle shutdowns, business acquisitions, taking on new funding, supply chain issues, and more.

Sit back and hang on tight. 

Enjoy // Broken Unicorns

Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington, Kelly Haugen

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Startup finances and managing your cash flow. Scare the shit out of you? Yup, sounds about right. This episode we share our own experiences managing our finances, discussing the mistakes we’ve made and reviewing key learnings from our startups experiences so far.

This episode brings a good friend of ours, Chris Baker of OneSeed Expeditions, onto the pod. After a decade of growing OneSeed, Chris discusses how the pandemic not only shut down his travel operations but how he was able to persist while all global travel was at a complete halt.

Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington

Producer: Kelly Haugen

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For episode 9 we sat down with Scott LoMurray, social entrepreneur & CEO of Sources of Strength, a social enterprise focused on suicide prevention through their strength-based comprehensive wellness program. In this episode Scott illustrates the challenges of navigating business relationships with family and reflects back on moving forward when the pandemic shut everything down.

Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington

Producer: Kelly Haugen

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We're back for a quick 2021 update discussing our own ventures progress (if any) and some of our current pressing challenges. Some shit happened since our last update. But that's expected.

Let's go // Broken Unicorns

Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington, Kelly Haugen

We back! After putting the shittiness of 2020 behind us, we're  in the studio once again and sitting down with one of good friends Britten Ferguson, Founder of Revolucion Rides & Co-founder of Wayfinder Co-op. Britten guides us on his entrepreneurship journey, from how he started his travel company, diving headfirst into the world of co-working, & finding a silver lining out of 2020. Britten brings positive vibes to start off our the pod for the season. Let's go.

Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington

Producer: Kelly Haugen

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In this episode, we welcome Nath Zuercher from the popular folk-rock band, Judah & The Lion. 

Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington

Producer: Kelly Haugen

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In Episode 6 we're hanging with David Ponraj from Startup Space, an app and online platform for entrepreneurs, mentors and investors. David shares his experience of starting a business the IRS would later tell him was a hobby, leaving a six-figure job to jump into the startup arena, and why he will never write another business plan.

Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington

Producer: Kelly Haugen

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Today on episode 4 we’re talking to Scott Bright from Well Traveled. After exploring several career options Scott took a three month journey where he found the inspiration for his company. Well Traveled is a gear company that makes life organized for seasoned travelers. In our conversation with Scott we cover the ease and struggles of building a drop ship business through Amazon, the loneliness that a solo-preneur often faces, and the tension that often forms between the expectations and realities of being an entrepreneur.

Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington

Producer: Kelly Haugen

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In episode 3 of Entrepreneurshit, we talk with Cat Wile who is the Founder of Forlulu events, an events company which focuses on the outdoor industry. Cat shares her battles with being a solo-entrepreneur and the importance of community. She digs into maintaining personal health and mental wellness, relationships and what her plans are for the future of her company.

Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington

Producer: Kelly Haugen

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In Episode 2 of Entrepreneurshit, we chat with Nick Phelps who is the co-founder of From the Farmer which was, until a recent acquisition, a Washington DC based company that delivered fresh, local produce to subscribers homes. We get into building a business in an increasingly competitive market, the stress of hiring and building a team. And stick around to hear what it was like to run out of money and show up to face your staff the day after laying everyone off.

Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington

Producer: Kelly Haugen

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In this Episode of Entrepreneurshit, we’re talking to Kyle Shannon from StoryVine. Kyle is a serial entrepreneur who has seen some incredible successes and major struggles in his career. His current company, StoryVine, produces templated, guided videos for clients in industries like healthcare, political, pharmaceutical and more. Our conversation with Kyle covers a full spectrum of life as an entrepreneur, including fundraising, firing people you care deeply for, loneliness, and Kyle’s own special term - the enthusiasm gap.

Hosts: Joe Ewing, Eric Byington

Producer: Kelly Haugen

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