Forward52
By Forward52
The Forward52 podcast offers real-world actionable business, marketing, and life tips from every day people trying to be great just like you.
Cover art by Fountain Forward fountainforward.com
Cover art by Fountain Forward fountainforward.com
Forward52Nov 14, 2019
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Episode 52 - I’ll Prove Everyone Wrong
Some entrepreneurs are simply cut from a different cloth. In this final episode of the season, Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the makeup of people with a “chip on their shoulder” mentality to business and life. You either have it or you don’t. Don’t miss this one!
Feb 13, 202023:02
Episode 51 - The Human Cocktail: Surrounding Yourself With Greatness So You Can Be Great
In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss excuses people make for not achieving in their lives. You are who you surround yourself with!
Feb 06, 202015:47
Episode 50 - Leveraging Your Skills: A Tribute To Kobe Bryant
In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his legacy off the court, and what you can learn from it.
Jan 30, 202012:02
Episode 49 - Finding Happiness In the Evolution Of Social Influence
Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the evolution of “social influence” from what is used to be to how it has evolved into an industry unto itself. What are the societal implications? Is it healthy? Find out all this and more in this jam packed episode!
Jan 23, 202020:47
Episode 48 - How Our Addiction To Convenience May Blow Up The Economy
In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the current state of the “convenience economy” and whether it’s sustainable over the long term.
Jan 16, 202016:04
Episode 47 - How To Sell To Small Business
In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella offer tips and insights on how to be successful at selling to small business.
Jan 09, 202011:31
Episode 46 - The Secret To Quality Content
How do you know if you’re making right kind of content? Are you making enough content? Are you making too much? Learn all that and more as Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the secret to quality content.
Jan 02, 202012:54
Episode 45 - 5 Tips For Generating More Business From LinkedIn In 2020
In this episode Stephen Jurgella guest hosts and features Fountain Forward’s Director of Strategic Communications, Chuck Hester. Chuck offers tips for generating more business from LinkedIn in 2020.
Dec 26, 201911:35
Episode 44 - Making More Money In 2020
Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella talk making more money in the coming year. Stephen offers practical ways that ANYONE can use to make more money in 2020.
Dec 19, 201920:56
Episode 43 - Managing The Holiday Season (You Filthy Animal)
In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss managing the holiday season. Stephen offers some tips for those who want to enjoy the holidays but also stay ahead of the game going into 2020.
Dec 12, 201914:03
Episode 42 - Let Me Tell You Why You Have A Sales Problem
In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the sales process and how companies can do it better. There’s a ton of value in this one!
Dec 05, 201909:57
Episode 41 - 3 Steps To Overcoming Rejection
In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella talk about how to overcome rejection in business. Stephen gives 3 steps for dealing with rejection and how to move past it.
Nov 28, 201911:38
Episode 40 - How I Can Get You Out Of Debt Guaranteed
In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the importance of fiscal responsibility and getting out of debt. Stephen gives practical advice that will guarantee to leave you debt free. Don’t miss this one!
Nov 21, 201918:06
Episode 39 - The Accidental Raising Of An Entrepreneur
Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella guest hosts this episode and interviews his father, Mark Jurgella. Mark discusses what is was like raising Stephen. He talks about what it was like when Stephen got kicked out of high school and when he got his big break that eventually led him down the entrepreneurial path. This is a very special episode with a lot of great insights.
Nov 14, 201920:36
Episode 38 - Turning A One Man Show Into A Real Business
Guest host Stephen Jurgella interviews Fountain Forward COO, Jeffrey Poche. Jeffrey discusses some of the major changes and reforms he brought to Fountain Forward to help it grow. He also talks about the growing pains one man shops have to deal with in order to become a real scalable business.
Nov 07, 201919:52
Episode 37 - One Communication Skill Everyone Lacks
Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss one communication skill nearly everyone lacks but doesn’t realize it. Find out what it is in this jam packed episode.
Oct 31, 201912:41
Episode 36 - How To Maintain Unicorn Level Talent In Your Business
In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss how to attract and maintain unicorn (amazing / incredible) level talent in your business. How to keep the best and brightest employees happy and productive.
Oct 24, 201909:28
Episode 35 - The Importance Of Being Your Authentic Self
Is a lack of authenticity in business and in life holding you back? Find out as Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the importance of being authentic and the fear many people have about just being themselves.
Oct 17, 201916:16
Episode 34 - Why Your Customer Experience Could Ruin You In 2020
Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss how the customer experience is more important now than it’s ever been. Businesses that don’t try to offer the best customer experience possible are doomed to fail. Learn all about it in this awesome episode!
Oct 10, 201909:42
Episode 33 - Setting And Managing Expectations
In this week’s episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the importance of setting and managing clear expectations in business and in life.
Oct 03, 201915:30
Episode 32 - Strategy VS Execution
Which is more important in business strategy or execution? Find out from Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella in this knowledge packed episode.
Sep 26, 201912:42
Episode 31 - Habits That Can Make You More Successful
Chris Jones talks with Stephen Jurgella about the habits he’s developed over the years that have helped him be more successful in life and business.
Sep 19, 201913:33
Episode 30 - Learning To Delegate When You’re A Control Freak
Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the struggle and necessity of learning to effectively delegate when trying to scale your business.
Sep 12, 201909:26
Episode 29 - Overcoming Mental Health Challenges
Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss how to overcome mental health issues like bipolar disorder and ADHD. How do you overcome these challenges and still run a successful business? Listen and find out!
Aug 29, 201917:19
Episode 28 - Failing As An Entrepreneur
Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss how to deal with failure as an entrepreneur.
Aug 22, 201908:15
Episode 27 - Be Uncomfortable And Do Great Things
Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the need to be uncomfortable sometimes. Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to accomplishing great things.
Aug 15, 201909:35
Episode 26 - Solo Entrepreneurship VS Having Employees
In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discusses the positives and negatives of being a solo entrepreneur versus building a business with employees.
Aug 08, 201916:18
Episode 25 - Team Player VS Team Member
In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the difference between being a team player and being just a team member.
Aug 01, 201909:40
Episode 24 - Side Hustles
In this jam packed episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella talk side hustles, the myth of passive income and the post college mentality.
Jul 25, 201918:24
Episode 23 - 3 Books That Will Make You Successful
In this episode Fountain Forward CEO, Stephen Jurgella, talks about 3 books that will make you a success in life and in business.
Jul 18, 201917:38
Episode 22 - How Businesses Can Make Money On Social Media
Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss how small to medium sized businesses can actually make money on social media.
Jul 11, 201915:27
Episode 21 - Real Estate: Don’t Lose Your Money
In this value packed episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella talk about real estate. What is real estate investing? How do you do it? Should you do it. Listen and learn.
Jul 04, 201913:00
Episode 20 - Marketing Plans That Work
In this episode Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss the process of creating a marketing plan that actually works.
Jun 27, 201916:21
Episode 19 - Fiscal Responsibility
In episode 19 Chris Jones and Stephen Jurgella discuss financial responsibility. The importance of it, how to accomplish it and the benefits of it. Don’t miss this one!
Jun 20, 201914:16
Episode 18 - The Power Of Preparation
In episode 18 Chris Jones talks with Stephen Jurgella and Fountain Forward’s Director of Strategic Communication, Chuck Hester, about the power of preparation and how so many people underestimate it.
Jun 13, 201915:58
Episode 17 - Does College Still Matter?
Chris Jones sits down with Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella and Fountain Forward analytics guru (and current college student) Phil Trzebiatowski to discuss whether college matters anymore. Do you need college? Should you go? Does it matter? Don’t miss this jam packed episode!
Jun 06, 201923:50
Episode 16 - Entrepreneurs Who Take Different Paths
This is an incredible episode. We sit down with entrepreneur and Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella and Arieh Solutions founder Austin Evans. They compare and contrast their very different paths and risk factors that got them where they are today! You don’t wanna miss this one!
May 30, 201941:26
Episode 15 - First Job Advice For College Kids
Entrepreneur and Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella sits down with us again this week. He offers blunt and honest advice for young people on how to handle their first job out of college. Don’t miss this episode!
May 23, 201912:56
Episode 14 - Tips For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Chris Jones talks with entrepreneur and Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella about his tips and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
May 16, 201909:05
Episode 13 - Biggest Business Mistakes
Chris Jones talks with entrepreneur and Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella about the biggest mistakes he’s made in business.
May 09, 201910:20
Episode 12 - 6 Great Places To Share Blog Content
In this episode Chris Jones shares 6 awesome places to share your blog content you might not know about.
May 02, 201905:24
Episode 11 - 6 Ways Small Businesses Can Be More Effective On Social Media
In this episode Chris Jones gives 6 tips for small business owners on how they can be more effective at social media marketing.
Apr 25, 201905:58
Episode 10 - 4 Tips To Gain More Instagram Followers
In this episode Chris Jones gives 4 easy tips for getting more followers on Instagram.
Apr 18, 201903:50
Episode 9 - How To Fix Low Social Media Engagement
In this episode social media expert Chris Jones discusses the problem of low social media engagement. Why is it happening and what to do about it.
Apr 11, 201905:37
Episode 8 - How To Deal With Negative Reviews
In this episode Chris Jones sits down with entrepreneur and Fountain Forward CEO, Stephen Jurgella. They discuss how companies should handle negative online reviews.
Apr 04, 201907:02
Episode 7 - How To Build A Great Company Culture
In this episode Chris Jones talks with Fountain Forward CEO Stephen Jurgella about how to build a great company culture.
Mar 28, 201908:44
Episode 6 - Questions About Auto Dealers
Chris Jones and Chris Gatterson answer questions they get about marketing car dealerships.
Mar 21, 201902:55
Episode 5 - 3 Social Media Predictions For 2019
Chris Jones and Chris Gatterson make 3 social media predictions for 2019.
Mar 14, 201904:02
Episode 4 - 5 SEO Myths People Still Believe
In this episode Chris Jones and Chris Gatterson talk about 5 common myths about SEO that people still believe.
Mar 07, 201908:06
Episode 3 - Why WordPress Is The Best
In this episode Chris Jones and Chris Gatterson discuss in detail the reasons WordPress is the best web design platform.
Feb 28, 201913:50