In this episode of the Student Startup Podcast, Joe chats with Ken Stoppel, founder of Building Controls and Services, Inc. In 1985, BCS started with 4 employees, two six-packs, and a dare, and with careful strategy grew into 120 employees and $45 million in sales!
Ken reflects on his time at BCS, breaking down the three key areas every business needs: operations, sales, and administration—and how they need to stay balanced to succeed. He also shares killer advice for young entrepreneurs, stressing the importance of knowing your strengths, asking for help, and chasing what you're passionate about.
If you're a student entrepreneur looking for practical wisdom on how to grow and run your business, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you get started!
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Dive into the inspiring journey of Travis Hubbard, a 17-year-old entrepreneur earning more than $10K a month through his AI automation agency! In this episode of the Student Startup Podcast, Travis shares his remarkable path from middle school sports to dropshipping ventures, leading to his current thriving business. Discover how Travis leveraged lessons from football, resilience from failed ventures, and a passion for AI to revolutionize his money-making opportunities.
Travis discusses the power of productivity, the value of creating win-win relationships, and the importance of nurturing personal growth alongside professional success. Through his story, you’ll learn firsthand the transformative impact of dedication, hard work, and unwavering faith in shaping the entrepreneurial journey. Tune in now and be inspired to embark on your own path of becoming a business owner!
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Email CogniBot Automations support@app.cognibot.org
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Get ready to meet one of the most successful student entrepreneurs we've encountered! Jakob Hansson manages a 6 figure lawn care business known as Jakob’s Lawn Care, while currently pursuing a a degree in entrepreneurship. In this episode, he walks us through a typical week in his life as a business owner, emphasizing the importance of adopting an entrepreneurial mindset in every aspect of life.
For Jakob, the key to success is straightforward – profit should exceed expenses. But the path there involves much more than numbers. He dives deeper into how he leverages quality, attention to detail, and well-structured operations to continue to fuel his business's ongoing expansion. He also has plenty of encouragement for other aspiring business owners looking to grow their side hustle and make an impact on the community. Join us and be inspired by Jakob's remarkable journey!
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www.facebook.com/Jakobslawnkare
316-453-7200
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In this episode, we are featuring Moises Rodriguez, an original member of Student Startup and a successful entrepreneur. Moises traces his remarkable journey from early involvement in our organization to running a thriving window-washing business, achieving a debt-free college education, and starting a Young Life program in Hutchinson, KS. He also updates listeners on his recent career shift to Koch Industries’ Supplier Enablement team as well as his upcoming marriage.
Throughout the episode, Moises shares key mindset lessons and insights gained from his upbringing and entrepreneurial experiences. He credits his parents' hard work for shaping his strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities, and emphasizes the profound impact simply loving your customers can have on your business. There’s something for everyone in this conversation, so give it a listen!
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Today, we are continuing our series where we're shining a spotlight on the heroes of Student Startup – those young entrepreneurs who are reshaping their future while enhancing the world around them. Today, we’re incredibly excited to introduce you to another exceptional student on this journey, Savannah Reed.
Savannah is a true standout in her league and the proud owner of her own babysitting business. In this discussion, she takes us through her journey, describing her transition from Student Startup to nursing school and her passion for pediatric care. Her story is a testament to meticulous planning, long-term focus, and a continuous pursuit of excellence. Tune in to hear more of her invaluable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone seeking a roadmap to a bright future!
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Join us for an inspiring episode with high school senior and entrepreneur, Blake Logan. As the brains behind Logan Lawn Care, Blake manages a successful business serving 12 residential yards and an HOA contract, pulling in $20,000 annually—all within a single square mile of his home.
Blake's story sheds light on the value of mentorship, building trust, and integrity in business, all while prioritizing his faith and relationships. He shares the art of optimizing time, staying motivated despite a busy schedule, and emphasizes the importance of people and lessons over just monetary gains or victories. Don't miss this episode filled with motivation, wisdom, and insights for every young entrepreneur!
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In this episode, we are delighted to introduce Kailyn Jackson, a remarkable 13-year-old entrepreneur and the brain behind Kailyn's Kid and Critter Care, a pet and babysitting service.
Kailyn's journey commenced at the age of 12 when the Student Startup program sparked her passion. She’s sharing how she began her business, the various ways she’s differentiating herself, and how she’s making it all happen even when it’s difficult. They’ll also explore topics like partnering with parents, money management, and the importance of personal development for an entrepreneur. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with Kailyn who proves that age is no barrier to business success!
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Today, Joe meets with Luke Yowell, a 16-year-old student who began his entrepreneurial journey selling bookmarks, to now owning his own window washing business.
In this episode, Luke shares valuable insights into his entrepreneurial experiences and how each “failed” idea has only helped him grow. They’ll discuss the importance of staying hungry, humble, and people-smart in business, and how these qualities help contribute to success. Luke also provides practical advice on building a customer base through platforms like Nextdoor and the power of networking. There’s so much to learn from his story, so tune in now!
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(316) 665-2553
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Today we have a fantastic guest, Jake Samaniego, who’s here to share his journey of buying and selling a lawn care business, making him $15K as a high school student!
Throughout this conversation, Jake shares the challenges and invaluable lessons he gained as a young business owner. From partnering up with a close friend to navigating the intricacies of buying and selling a business, Jake's story embodies the qualities of a successful entrepreneur: ambition, humility, and exceptional people skills. Don't miss this episode packed with wisdom and practical advice!
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We're diving into the incredible journey of Elizabeth Makwabe, a fantastic example of a student entrepreneur. From crafting her own line of natural hair care products to earning a full-ride scholarship from the United States Navy, she’s remained committed to her education, community, and faith - the cornerstones of her success.
Elizabeth's story resonates with determination and value creation, so tune in and gain solid insights on navigating the world of young entrepreneurship!
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Join Joe Woodward as he shines the spotlight on RJ Richards, one of the current students in the Student Startup program and the owner of his own power washing business!
In this episode, we’ll hear how RJ sets himself apart from the competition, his effective time management strategies, and his ambitious goals for the future. You’ll gain valuable insights and advice from this young entrepreneur as he shares his secrets to success.
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316-202-8926
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In this episode, Joe Woodward takes center stage at the 2023 Kansas Homeschool Expo, as he shares valuable insights on how to grow your own lawn mowing business.
During the workshop, he focuses on the three key elements needed to grow a lawn mowing business successfully and provides practical tips and strategies for young entrepreneurs to implement. You will gain valuable insights into the mindset of a successful entrepreneur while learning how to establish trust with customers, manage finances effectively, and optimize your time and resources.
Tune in and embark on a journey to grow your lawn mowing business with confidence and success!
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Join Joe Woodward as he chats with Mike Ferguson about career preparation. Mike is the owner and founder of Life Saver Learning Inc. where he’s made helping and educating others his life work. Together, they discuss his journey to becoming a business owner, how others can prepare for their own careers, and using a business to serve others. Mike also shares great advice on discovering what to do with your life, how to view others’ success, and being open to learning new lessons and methods.
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Join Joe Woodward and Dr. Kevin Hoppock as they dive into money and investing, looking at it through the lens of entrepreneurship. Dr. Hoppock shares about his entrepreneurship journey - how he started as a boy scout selling popcorn, grew a lawn business that paid for college and med school and is now a successful practitioner with a heart for generous giving. They also discuss money management, having a healthy perspective toward finances, debt, investing, and more!
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In this episode, Joe Woodward is joined by Lisa Herren to talk about applying the 7 win-win principles for business and life to our relationships. Lisa deep dives through each principle and also gives young entrepreneurs some very practical how-to’s when considering partnership and tips for doing this well long-term.
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In this episode, Joe Woodward is joined by Abraham Rodriguez to discuss an entrepreneurial approach to education, and how Student Startup’s 7 principles for business and life can be applied to maximize the value of your fall semester and beyond.
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In today's episode, Joe Woodward and Garett Butler discuss Money Management, including good saving habits, investing in Roth IRA's and other financial management topics.
Garett interviews the author of "Mentoring Warriors" David Riffel discusses the need for and benefits of having a mentor.
Check out the Mentoring Warriors Website (mentoring-warriors.com) for more resources from David.
In today's episode Joe and Garett Discuss Loanliness as an Entrepreneur and how to manage it.
This episode includes a recording of a recent parent meeting hosted by our executive director, Joe Woodward and board member, Pastor Brandon Redic.