The Startup Junkies podcast is hosted by Jeff Amerine and his team at Startup Junkie Consulting. We’ll cover topics ranging from getting started, planning, growing your business, proving your concept, leadership, marketing, exit strategies and so much more. We’ll interview business owners, entrepreneurs, experts and people we think will bring value to our audience. Subscribe and together we will move your business to the next level.
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25: El Arte Y Ciencia De La Apicultura: La Pasión Por Las Abejas Con Laura Arce
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42:41Summary En este episodio de Querido Emprendedor, Ignacio Balderrama conversa con Laura Arce, apicultora de Costa Rica. Laura estudió apicultura tropical en la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, donde aprendió el cuidado, manejo y beneficios de las abejas y sus productos, como miel, propóleos, polen, jalea real y veneno, todos con propiedades salud…
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426: Building Enterprise Value for Entrepreneurs with Steve Toth
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41:38Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce, Caleb Talley, and Jeff Amerine are joined by Steve Toth, CEO of Crestline Leaders, a company helping high-capacity leaders move their enterprises forward. Steve’s entrepreneurial journey is as hands-on as it gets. He chronicled his early days rebuilding Volkswagen motors before…
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425: Bringing Craft Sake to Arkansas: CaminoSake’s Journey with Keiji Tsuchiya
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22:10Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, the team welcomes Keiji Tsuchiya, founder of CaminoSake, for a fascinating conversation about bringing Japanese craft sake and its rich culture to new audiences in Northwest Arkansas and beyond. Keiji’s journey is anything but ordinary. With roots in Kobe, Japan, and a background spanning venture c…
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424: Inside ARise: Boosting Innovation for Arkansas Entrepreneurs with Kris Adams
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28:24Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, program director of ARise, Kris Adams, joins hosts Daniel Koonce, Caleb Talley, and Jeff Amerine to shine a spotlight on the ARise program—a dynamic support system for tech and tech-enabled startups in Arkansas. ARise, short for Arkansas Innovators, Startups, and Entrepreneurs, delivers a unique ap…
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423: Behind the Lens: Balancing Art and Impact with Brandon Watts
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39:11Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce, Caleb Talley, and Jeff Amerine sit down with Brandon Watts, founder of B. Watts Collective and the nonprofit Kidz N Cameras, to dive into Brandon’s unconventional journey from a traditional college education to forging his creative path as a commercial photographer and entrepre…
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422: Helping Kids and Parents Build Self-Control in a Digital World with Ian McCready
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51:06Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce, Caleb Talley, and Jeff Amerine dive deep into the topics of screen time, digital distraction, and addictive technologies with Ian McCready, founder of selfctrl. Ian’s journey is as relatable as it is eye-opening—once addicted to video games himself, he now leads a nonprofit aim…
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421: Celebrating 10 Years of Black Apple Cider with Leo Orpin
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34:37Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley welcomed back Leo Orpin, co-founder of Black Apple, as the cidery approaches its tenth anniversary. Leo shared the remarkable journey of building Arkansas’s first (and still only) cidery, revealing how the brand’s steady, strategic growth and willingness to “f…
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24: José Cartagena Ortiz: Diseñando el Futuro con Empatía, Cultura y Resiliencia
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1:18:51Summary En este episodio de de Querido Emprendedor! tenemos una conversación profunda y conmovedora con José Cartagena Ortiz, educador puertorriqueño y experto en diseño instruccional. José comparte su trayectoria desde su infancia en Puerto Rico, hasta su proceso de adaptación en Estados Unidos, enfrentando choques culturales, retos personales y p…
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420: Leveraging AI in Enterprise Resource Planning with AssistNow
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23:49Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Harrison Kitson sit down with Gopi Chandran and Shannon Williams from AssistNow, a rapidly growing IT services and consulting firm specializing in Workday, ERP systems, and AI integration. Gopi shares the story of founding AssistNow four years ago, bootstrapping the compan…
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419: Bridging Art and Entrepreneurship: Lessons on Passion, Purpose, and Success
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40:51Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, host Daniel Koonce sits down with artist and entrepreneur Susan Edgmon and curator Allen Paulose to explore the intersection of art, business, and community in Northwest Arkansas. Susan shares her remarkable journey—how a life-changing car accident led her from being a business owner to becoming …
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418: Revolutionizing Dermatology Access using AI with Daniel Marques
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34:23Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley sit down with Daniel Marques, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Skin Check, to discuss his unique entrepreneurial journey and the innovative technology his team is bringing to digital healthcare. The episode opens with Daniel’s refreshingly candid take on ente…
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417: Innovating Workplace Safety with Smart Badge Reels and Ali Al Jabry
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27:53Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley sit down with Ali Al Jabry, founder of Kwema—a company dedicated to improving workplace safety. Ali, whose journey began in Kenya and took him across Latin America and the U.S., shares the story behind Kwema and how his personal experiences led him to entrepre…
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23: Empoderando a latinas ante nuevos retos profesionales con Itzel Velazquez
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33:53Summary ¡Bienvenidos a otro episodio de Querido Emprendedor! En esta inspiradora conversación, nuestra invitada Itzel Velazquez comparte su trayectoria como una líder apasionada, involucrada activamente en varios comités y organizaciones latinas y latinoamericanas. Itzel habla sobre la importancia de crear conexiones, mantenerse motivada y apoyar a…
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416: Growing Urban Spaces from the Ground Up with Ozark Green Roofs
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32:38Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley are joined by Lee Porter, founder and owner of Ozark Green Roofs. Lee shares the inspiring story behind her journey to starting a green roof company in Arkansas, rooted in her passion for landscape architecture and sustainability that began in college. After r…
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415: From Mobile Trailer to Storefront: The Chug NWA Soda Shop Story
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18:24Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Jeff Amerine welcome Catelyn Hooser, the dynamic founder and owner of Chug NWA—a Farmington-based soda shop that’s stirring up the beverage scene in Northwest Arkansas. From the get-go, Catelyn’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through as she shares the story of how she tran…
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414: Creating Solutions for Problems in Retail Media Advertising with AdFury.ai
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50:41Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Daniel Koonce sit down with Eric Howerton, serial entrepreneur, co-founder of White Spider, and currently the co-founder of AdFury.ai. The conversation dives into Eric’s journey as an entrepreneur, his approach to solving niche problems in the retail media and advertising s…
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413: Transforming Video Documentation in Public Safety with CLIPr
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32:10Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Kendall Jasper are joined by Humphrey Chin, founder of CLIPr, who shared how his startup is revolutionizing documentation for police officers. Originally conceived as a tool to pinpoint important moments in any video—serving students, event attendees, and enterprise teams—C…
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412: Crafting Compelling Brand Stories in the Competitive Design World with EO Space
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31:39Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce, Jeff Amerine, and Harrison Kitson sit down with John Ferrante, the co-founder of EO Space, a design studio based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. John shares insightful stories about his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of building unique offerings and maintainin…
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411: Building a Hole-in-One Business: The Journey of Birdie and Brews
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39:36Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Daniel Koonce dive into the innovative world of Birdie and Brews, an indoor golf lounge in Northwest Arkansas. They are joined by Tyler and Shania Watkins, co-founders of this unique establishment that blends the thrill of indoor sports with a welcoming lounge atmosphere. T…
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410: Turning Pinball and Cocktails Into a Unique NWA Experience with Bo Counts
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35:48Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce, Harrison Kitson, and Jeff Amerine welcome back Bo Counts, the founder of Pinpoint Fayetteville. Bo returns to discuss the fascinating niche he’s carved out with Pinpoint, Arkansas’s only barcade that uniquely blends retro pinball games with craft cocktails. Delving into his j…
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Welcome to The Fuel Podcast, the official podcast of Fuel Accelerator! Whether you're an entrepreneur, innovator, or visionary, this podcast is designed to fuel your growth and drive your success. In each episode, we'll dive deep into the world of startups, scaling, and business acceleration, featuring insights from industry leaders, experts, and F…
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1: Innovations in Male Reproductive Health and Epigenetics with Path Fertility
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27:22Summary In this first episode of the Fuel Podcast, hosts Tom Douglass and Grace Gill sit down with co-founders of Path Fertility, Andy Olson and Krisin Brogaard, to discuss their fascinating journey in transforming male reproductive health diagnostics. Andy and Kristin dive into the often-overlooked issue of male infertility, explaining how traditi…
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409: Betting on Yourself and Building a Personal Brand with Mallory Files
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31:41Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Daniel Koonce, and Jeff Amerine are joined by Mallory Files, Owner of Ozark Charcuterie Wine Bar, who shares her inspiring journey from experiencing burnout in a full-time job to creating a thriving catering service and eventually opening a successful wine bar. Feeling the pre…
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408: Innovating Men’s Fashion with AI-Driven Styling with Anya Cheng
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29:09Summary In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Harrison Kitson connect with Anya Cheng, the founder of Taelor, a men's clothing service that uses AI technology. The discussion starts with Anya detailing her journey from working in big tech companies like Meta and eBay to founding Taelor, inspired by her own wardrobe challenges w…
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407: Exploring Lithium's Impact on Regional Economies and Clean Energy
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38:14Summary In this episode of Startup Junkies, we dive into the electrifying world of lithium, renewable energy innovations, and its impact on the economy. Hosts Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine are joined by guests Florence Meaders, program manager of the Lithium Regional Innovation Cluster (LRIC) and Matt Newman and Aviram Hadash from Brightmerge, who …
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