Podcasts – Shane Barker

Discussing the Landscaping Industry with Bryan Clayton

neel — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:00:47 +0000

Listen to Bryan Clayton from GreenPal discuss the past, present, and future of the landscaping industry.

On this episode, Bryan discusses how the lawn care industry has changed over the years and where it is headed in the future. He also discusses new opportunities in the home services industry.

Tune in to find out:

How the lawn care industry has evolved.
What is the future of the lawn care industry?
What are the opportunities in the home services industry?
He also discusses what they have in mind to grow their platform in the future.

Bootstrapping Businesses From Scratch with Bryan Clayton

Shane Barker — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:00:04 +0000

Wondering whether you should bootstrap your business or look for investors? Both routes have their own pros and cons. Before you make a decision, make sure you learn about them.

On this episode, Bryan Clayton, the CEO and Co-Founder at GreenPal talks about how they bootstrapped their business and the lessons they learned while growing their business. He also discusses why he prefers bootstrapping his businesses rather than looking for investors.

Tune in to find out:

Why he prefers bootstrapping his businesses.
Advantages and disadvantages of bootstrapping.
Advantages and disadvantages of getting funding.
How to choose Co-Founders for your business.

He also discusses how they grew GreenPal from scratch. Listen to him talk about it all.

An Interview with the Co-Founder & CEO of GreenPal

Shane Barker — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:00:05 +0000

Want to build a successful business from scratch? Of course, it’s going to require a solid idea, tons of perseverance, and hard work. If you want to get ahead of the curve, take pointers from those who have done it successfully before.

On this episode, Bryan Clayton, the CEO and Co-Founder at GreenPal discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and how he grew it into a 9-figure company. He also talks about the challenges they faced along the way.

Tune in to find out:

What attracted him to the lawn care industry.
How he came up with the idea for GreenPal.
How they grew GreenPal to become a 9-figure business

On this episode, he also reveals his future plans for the company. Listen to him talk about it all.

How to Use a Startup Mindset at a Large Company with Timothy Wu

Shane Barker — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:00:54 +0000

Listen to Timothy Wu from Nearside talk about what it’s like to work at a startup and the kind of mindset you need to thrive there.

On this episode, he also talks about:

What is the startup mindset?
Why is it important to have a startup mindset?
How can you keep a strong startup mindset?
How can founders create a startup mindset?

Tune in to the episode now to learn how to get the right mindset for a startup!

Customer Feedback for Growth: A Conversation with Timothy Wu

Shane Barker — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:00:25 +0000

Welcome to the second episode of my podcast, where we talk about customer experience and feedback with Timothy Wu, Head of Growth at Nearside.

On this episode, Timothy enlightens us about:

What is a good customer experience?
What are the best ways to collect customer feedback?
How does customer feedback impact a company’s growth strategy?
How can businesses use feedback to drive growth?
How can you deal with unhappy customers?

Tune in to the podcast now to find out more about customer experience!

Interview with Timothy Wu, Head of Growth at Nearside

Shane Barker — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:00:38 +0000

Starting a business can be a tedious task, especially if you need external financial assistance. Nearside offers fair financial lending products that can help freelancers and entrepreneurs grow their businesses easily.

On this podcast episode, Timothy Wu, Head of Growth of Nearside talks about his company’s values and their growth strategies.
Tune in to find out:

How small businesses can save money with Nearside
How Nearside is different from other digital banks
What the growth strategy of Nearside looks like

He also talks about what piqued his interest at Nearside and his professional journey. Listen to it now!

Discussing Data-Driven Influencer Marketing with Vivien Garnes

Shane Barker — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:00:58 +0000

On this episode, Vivien Garnes, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Upfluence talks about data-driven marketing and how brands can leverage it.

Some of the key themes he talks about include:

Which metrics should brands consider while doing an influencer marketing campaign?
What are the pillars for creating a successful influencer marketing campaign?
What will influencer marketing and social commerce look like in 2022?

Tune in to the episode for some interesting insights.

Influencer Marketing for Ecommerce Growth: A Talk with Vivien Garnes

Shane Barker — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:00:18 +0000

On this episode, Vivien Garnes, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Upfluence discusses the future of Upfluence and the latest trends in the influencer marketing industry.

Some of the key topics he covers include:

How is Upfluence different from other influencer marketing platforms?
Where does Upfluence get their funding from?
What does the future of Upfluence look like?
How can influencer marketing be a part of an ecommerce growth strategy?
What is social commerce?

Tune in to the episode for some interesting insights.

Interview with Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Upfluence, Vivien Garnes

Shane Barker — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:00:45 +0000

On this episode, Vivien Garnes, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Upfluence talks about his professional journey and how their platform has evolved over the years.

Some of the key topics he covers include:

How did the founders come up with the idea for Upfluence?
What does Upfluence do?
What kind of businesses use Upfluence?

Tune in to the episode to learn more about the platform.

Understanding the Difference Between Mindfulness and Being Intentional With Daniel Mangena

Shane Barker — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:00:45 +0000

Did you know that there is a difference between mindfulness and being intentional?

On today’s episode, Daniel Mangena tells us about the major differences between the two and how to harness their power.

Tune in to learn:

How to make more mindful choices.
How mindfulness can impact your success in life.
How to deploy your energy to tasks that matter.

On this episode, Daniel also talks about wanting to travel to Antarctica and other fun stuff.

Tune in now!

Why Being Intentional is Important For Entrepreneurs by Daniel Mangena

Shane Barker — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:00:55 +0000

Becoming a successful entrepreneur requires you to be intentional in your thoughts and actions.

On this episode, Daniel Mangena tells us why it is important to make mindful choices to become successful.

Tune in to the podcast to find out:

How to become more intentional in your choices.
What happens if your intentions and actions are not aligned?
How are your actions, emotions, and environment capable of influencing your success?

Listen to Daniel as he shares insightful tips for entrepreneurs from his experience.

Interview with Daniel Mangena: Dream with Dan

Shane Barker — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:00:05 +0000

On this episode, Daniel Mangena, owner of Dream with Dan and motivational speaker, discusses how he made and lost his first million dollars when he was only 19 years old!

Listen to him on the Marketing Growth Podcast to learn:

Why is diversity important?
Why is failure important for entrepreneurs?
Why is intention important for success?

Tune in to the episode for some interesting insights.