Good Life, Great Life

Ep 06: Pacing Yourself With a Startup and Knowing When to Make the Right Moves

Always on the look out for new ideas and creative ways of solving issues, Seshu Madabushi has over 10 years of work experience working with Fortune 20 companies and several startups. Seshu started multiple ventures including a car leasing company as a student at INSEAD, an iPhone app company teaching Indian languages to kids (iPatashala). He recently launched DesiSauda (www.DesiSauda.com) a social buying eCommerce platform targeting South Asians in US & beyond. DesiSauda is an exchange which provides value to the end customers by offering best deals in town and to merchants an opportunity to attract new customers. Currently operational in Dallas & Houston, DesiSauda has plans of expanding to other cities including San Jose, New Jersey and other cities in the near future Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Seshu Madabushi about eCommerce and how he started his business!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Seshu’s philosophy of creating and “validating” your ideas.
Looking at building your brand and your business as a marathon, not a sprint, and pacing yourself when starting a business. 
The idea of having good business partners that can help you grow. 
Connect with Seshu:LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/seshumadabushi/Website- www.mkonnekt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 05: WATT’s Virtual Events Making a Difference

Kalyan Gautham is the Cofounder & CEO of WATT and an ex-Management Consultant who helped various Fortune 100 companies make data-driven decisions. In his personal time, he is also an ever-curious stargazer and an ardent chess player. He is a Global Shaper at the World Economic Forum, a startup mentor and a Climate Reality Leader trained by Vice President Al Gore and is highly driven by his passion for making this world a better and inclusive place for all.Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Kaylan Gautham about his company WATT and what they do!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Why Kaylan quit his job to start his own company, and how he became successful.
The mind state and emotion that entrepreneurs go through when starting their own business.
WATT’s online platform for virtual charity walks and running events!
Connect with Kaylan:LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyangauthamWebsite- https://www.wa-tt.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 04: Starting Your Business From the Ground Up

Maria Romano is the founder of True Love Knots, a program she created specifically to help those looking for love later in life. An ordained minister and highly sought after professional speaker, she has performed over 3000 marriages. More importantly she knows how difficult starting over can be from her deeply personal experience. After being married to the love of her life for 33 years, her husband passed away and she suddenly went from the perfect plus one to just one. Life changed forever for Maria and she was left to pick up the pieces of her life. She saw how the world caters to the young while the message of ageism causes so many not to realize their best days are ahead. She personally experienced the journey of being happily married to widowed and suddenly single – and its ups and downs. She had to wrestle with the difficult decision to put herself out there again and quickly realized how dating today has changed. It was then she realized the importance of helping others going through a similar journey – and True Love Knots was born. As a featured speaker, Maria shares her story to inspire those later in life to make the most of their wisdom and experience while looking for the right partner. Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Maria Romano about starting a business and finding your niche in your market. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Having flexibility while owning a business and being able to do the things you love with people you love. 
Being self-motivated and being able to push yourself out of your comfort zone. 
Finding your market, creating and finding your capital and trusting your research in order to start your own business. 
Connect with Maria: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-romano-tlkWebsite- https://trueloveknots.com/maria-romano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 03: Encouraging and Training Employees to Become Good Leaders

Jeff has over 30 years of experience helping companies reach their business goals while also starting a few of his own along the way. I would love to give you the opportunity to speak to Jeff about his success, including helping companies grow an average of over 300%. His mission is to change the leadership style of top-down management to an inclusive employee culture that is encouraging, supportive, and caring, thus creating an environment where employees have a voice in how they do their job along with the overall direction of the business. Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Jeff Sesol about managing a business and setting goals in your market!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How he started his company “Pull the Shute”, hoe the company operates, and his 30 plus year experience in business management.
The idea that business owners should grow their business by growing their people/employees.
Training your employees to be good leaders, so you can “hand things off to them” later down the line!
 Connect with Jeff:Website- https://www.pullthechute.netTwitter- @jsesol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 02: Women’s Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship

Tamara is an award-winning 8-figure entrepreneur who sells ethical beauty and wellness products online, direct to conscious consumer. Tamara believes in Business as a Force for Good and is on a mission to Inspire more businesses to make a positive impact and encourage more women to take the leap to ethical entrepreneurship. Tamara is an Australian mother of 2, co-founder of the YPO Impacts chapter, member of YPO Hollywood, YPO Mentoring Chair, past EO President and winner of a GOLD Stevie Award (Fast Starter), BRW Fast Growth and Smart Company. Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Tamara Loehr about her focus on spreading positivity to entrepreneurs and businesses!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The importance of women becoming entrepreneurs and owning their own businesses, and how they can be motivated to better themselves!
Tamara’s work/life balance, and how she looks at this by “blending” her home life and work life.
The idea that women should be driven by purpose, not money.
 Connect with Tamara:Website- https://beusail.comLinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaraloehr   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 01: Vegky, Vegan Jerky and the Opportunity of Owning a Business

Thomas Hong spent his 20s doing civil engineering and hated working for someone and wanted more money and vacation time. For the next 10 years, he ran a business running an e-commerce store selling european bathware and got burnt out. Thomas felt passionate about helping people ease their way into veganism so he started Vegky.Thomas is the owner and creator of Vegky. After years of frustration trying to become more plant-based, Thomas knew there was one thing missing from all the other recipes: a veggie jerky that tasted AND had the same feel as traditional beef. That’s why he founded Vegky! Vegky is one of the only vegan jerkies that tastes and feels like the real meat we all knew and loved before transitioning to vegetable-based diets. What makes Vegky different, you ask? Well, their jerky is made with stems of shiitake mushrooms and not the cap, which makes all the difference. Vegky's goal is for their jerky to have the best “meat-like” texture which competitors try to replicate but have missed the mark. They minimally process Vegky to ensure you’re getting the most benefit with little to no additives, too!Listen to this motivating Good Life. Great Life episode with Thomas Hong about his company Vegky!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Thomas’s drive to become an entrepreneur and why he wanted to start his own business at such a young age!
The various positions and jobs Thomas had prior to owning a business, and the lessons he learned along the way.
What motivates Thomas as a business owner, and how he operates.
Connect with Thomas:Website- https://www.vegky.comInstagram- @vegkyFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/vegkyfoodsLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-hong-pe-076831b9/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trailer: Welcome to Good Life. Great Life!

You only have one life so get the most out of it. On Good Life Great Life, Brian Highfield and his guests share success stories, habits, mindsets, and lessons learned by successful people. These lessons are not taught in schools but are critical for getting ahead in life. Whether you want a successful business or career, optimal health, or a lifestyle that most people just dream of, Good life Great life has you covered. After retiring from a successful corporate career as in his forties, Brian founded multimillion-dollar businesses in the sports and healthcare arenas. Now, Brian helps everyday people maximize their lives and speaks regularly at seminars, podcasts, and radio shows to share principles on the topics of health, wealth and happiness. Don’t let a good life get in the way of a great life. Join Brian Highfield today, on Good Life, Great Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices