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By Jeff "Fuzzy" Wenzel

Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday as Jeff “fuzzy” Wenzel from Woodshed Agency gawks at a few cool and unique Kickstarters and talks about running a start-up company in today's business landscape.
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5 questions, 5 Minutes

#GawkerbackerMay 01, 2018

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Rodney, don’t let your parents become vegetables.

Rodney, don’t let your parents become vegetables.

In this episode, I played two rounds of 5 Questions, 5 Minutes with two lovely guests. I did some Gawking at the #kickstarter campaign, Peaches. Plus I talk openly about my mother-in-law acting like a vegetable for 20 years. What more could you ask for in a Podcast?
Jun 21, 201825:44
I Have Always Wanted To Be a Beekeeper

I Have Always Wanted To Be a Beekeeper

What is it about bees that is so fascinating? For me, it’s probably the fact that my grandpa was a beekeeper. Or maybe it’s unspoken importance bees have on the world. Whatever it is, it makes me want to have them.
Jun 20, 201820:09
Take Me To Candyland

Take Me To Candyland

What happens when you find two old cheap organs in the garbage? You make a song that's not very good called Candyland. Today's episode of #Gawkerbacker is all over the place. Marcus Summer II interviewed me about being an entrepreneur plus we Gawk at three Kickstarter campaigns. Last, I rant about shooting yourself in the foot is not a good strategy for running a business.
Jun 14, 201826:55
What Will You Guarantee Me?

What Will You Guarantee Me?

Today is June 12th, 2018. Do you have the courage to be a pioneer, or will you live your life as a settler?
Jun 12, 201818:33
At Least Google Your Business Idea Before You Start

At Least Google Your Business Idea Before You Start

I know this seems like a "no-brainer," but it's amazing how many people don't take this simple step before starting a business. Maybe take a moment and hire a business consultant before you jump headfirst into a business idea that might not have legs. Connect with Woodshed Agency to talk with one of our business specialist.
May 31, 201830:25
Memorial Day 2018 Was Wet and Wild!

Memorial Day 2018 Was Wet and Wild!

Memorial Day 2018 Was a Wet, Wild and Hot. After watching a long parade stroll in our downtown, I taught some of my friends why I can't bring my cell phone with me in my new shorts. I also take some time to gawk at BG Reynolds, Ovie Smarterware, and The Bandicoop Headlamp. Please leave me a voicemail about what you did for your Memorial Day weekend.
May 29, 201830:44
Growing up and making changes

Growing up and making changes

Teddy inspired me with our 5 questions in 5 Minutes, and I'm still not sure what Lukas does in tech. Do you someone with lots of food allergies? Maybe they need a new cookbook?
May 24, 201819:39
Interviews with Strangers and the Lifetime value of a Backer

Interviews with Strangers and the Lifetime value of a Backer

Today on Gawkerbacker we talked to a couple strangers about how to motivate and strive for success. I also got to think about the Lions ex-linebacker, Stephen Boyd. Oh, what’s the value of a #Kickstarter backer? We talk about that as well. Enjoy!
May 22, 201827:59
I Blew Out My Pants

I Blew Out My Pants

Have you thought about traveling to Guam? By the end of this episode, you might be planning your trip online. Also, make sure you check out the three #Kickstarter campaigns that I'm gawking on.
May 17, 201822:07
It’s spring and my house is flooding.

It’s spring and my house is flooding.

Today on Gawkerbacker, we talk about how Personal Development and business coach collide in the real world. Thanks to James from Explore LA Living, and Keith Tully from Power Ties for talking to me about what they do. Make sure you reach out to them and connect if you'd like to learn more.
May 15, 201826:32
Check out Genusee on Kickstarter

Check out Genusee on Kickstarter

Today on #Gawkerbacker, I had conversations around motivation and 5 questions in 5 minutes. We also look at the #Kickstarter campaign, Genusee from Flint, Mi.
May 10, 201815:27
Ecomm Tips and a Cyborg Drummer

Ecomm Tips and a Cyborg Drummer

What's a Cyborg Drummer?
May 08, 201823:37
Hanging out at the Cornerstone

Hanging out at the Cornerstone

Yesterday Shawn and I got to do a seminar on crowdfunding at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan. It was a great event taking to small businesses about the ups and downs of today’s entrepreneurial journeys. I also got to play a couple rounds of 5 Questions in 5 Minutes.
May 03, 201816:45
5 questions, 5 Minutes

5 questions, 5 Minutes

In this episode, I talked with Meghan Wolfgram from the successful Kickstarter Swiftpaws. We also got to play a round of 5 Questions in 5 Minutes. Thanks Leah for playing along.
May 01, 201841:09
What scares you?

What scares you?

In this episode, we talk with two people getting ready to jump into the entrepreneurial dance and three Kickstarters that you need to check out.
Apr 27, 201827:25
Sometimes the world connects us in ways we don’t understand.

Sometimes the world connects us in ways we don’t understand.

Today I talk with a 19 year old getting ready to jump into a music career. We also look at three successful Kickstarter campaigns that you should check out right away.
Apr 24, 201821:18
Thanks Anshu!

Thanks Anshu!

What does growth hacking mean to you? Are you ready to start that business?
Apr 19, 201818:42
A conversation with a stranger

A conversation with a stranger

Anchor is awesome! This morning I had a great conversation with Graham about “What is Success?” We didn’t know each other a few minutes ago, but now we feel like friends.
Apr 18, 201818:45
When failure happens, how will you sleep?

When failure happens, how will you sleep?

Let’s get Gawking! I talk about three campaigns that I’m currently gawking at on Kickstarter. I also read from Brene Browns book, Rising Strong.
Apr 13, 201808:25
I feel for you Zuck!

I feel for you Zuck!

Tech support sucks for everyone. Teaching senators in front of Congress is a whole other animal!
Apr 11, 201809:24
Tool Bag

Tool Bag

Here is what’s under the Woodshed Agency hood. The tools I talk about in this episode will help build and organize your audience before you launch.
Apr 05, 201806:24
I did the Easter thing

I did the Easter thing

When did it switch that you get as many gifts on Easter as you do on Christmas? Also, sometimes Kickstarter campaigns annoy me.
Apr 04, 201808:29
Gawkerbacker - Ride the Wave

Gawkerbacker - Ride the Wave

I’m not going to lie. Today is a tough mental day for me. Running an agency has tons of great moments, but sometimes the little defeats overcome you. Still, the highs can never be too high, and the lows can never be too low. Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Mar 30, 201806:55
Gawkerbacker #2

Gawkerbacker #2

Today I talk about three campaigns around documentaries, leather bags and camera gear.
Mar 28, 201807:40
Gawkerbacker #1

Gawkerbacker #1

Rebrand, change, pivot that’s what this episode is about.
Mar 26, 201813:25
Atticus Birthday Weekend!

Atticus Birthday Weekend!

Atticus Birthday Weekend!
Mar 17, 201806:07
You can’t fix stupid

You can’t fix stupid

Running an agency is hard work. It’s even harder when your clients don’t understand anything that you are doing.
Mar 14, 201807:44
My Sister Got Married (again)

My Sister Got Married (again)

My Sister Got Married
Mar 12, 201808:04
Why Kickstarter Projects Fail

Why Kickstarter Projects Fail

Mar 09, 201811:29
Hard Truth and Snow

Hard Truth and Snow

5:30 and it's Thursday March 1st
Mar 01, 201809:17
The Vent

The Vent

Intro • The vent • The worlds best travel jacket • The thinking egg • Hustle ‘n Dough • Outro
Feb 16, 201806:36
5 Tips to Help Create Content

5 Tips to Help Create Content

5 Tips for making content • Tip #1 • Tip #3 • Tip #3 • Tip #4 • Tip #5 • Bonus Tip • Outro
Feb 14, 201810:01
Questions to ask yourself...

Questions to ask yourself...

Feb 2nd Intro • Feb 2nd 2018 intro 2 • Are you solving a real problem? • Is your idea valuable to others? • Are you really unique? • Is your idea specific? • How have the others done? • What’s the elevator pitch? • What do your friends think? • Can you ask your friends for money? • How much time? • It’s all about the passion. • Can you follow the rules? • Feb 2nd Outro
Feb 02, 201811:55
What’s it like on the fringe?

What’s it like on the fringe?

What’s it like on the fringe?
Feb 01, 201805:42
Today’s Top Kickstarters

Today’s Top Kickstarters

Intro • Replicade • BrayJ • Bray J, HeyBrayJ Founder. HeyBrayJ.com • YT Touch • Candance Coleman • Blüm Beverages • Loot N Shoot • Intro to Chris • Catapult cruzers.com • The Racist Sandwich • Vortex Shadow • Coming up next • Intro to Shawn Neal • Talking video with Shawn Neal • Talking video with Shawn Neal
Jan 31, 201815:33
Today’s Top Kickstarters
Jan 26, 201806:26
Today\u2019s Top Kickstarters

Today\u2019s Top Kickstarters

Today I talked about the amazing Kickstarter campaigns: Are We Europe, Duo Glass, GIGA, The sound reactive LED, Inside The Alt-Right.
Jan 25, 201805:57
Today\u2019s Top Kickstarters

Today\u2019s Top Kickstarters

Intro \u2022 Rite Press \u2022 The Car Pool \u2022 Gravity Chopsticks 2.0 \u2022 Make 100.. \u2022 Sword Clips \u2022 Outro
Jan 24, 201805:35
January 23, 2018

January 23, 2018

Jan 23, 201806:02
January 22, 2018

January 22, 2018

Jan 22, 201804:35