We’ve got a special episode this week! Our host Greg Martin joins the Dentsu BRG Podcast crew to talk entrepreneurship! Jackson Smith leads the conversation with his colleagues Tara DiFrancesco and Chad Cochran. Listen on as our very own Greg Martin expands on his insights as a new entrepreneur and how his military experience has helped him and many others start their businesses.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!

About:

Jackson Smith is a Growth Operations Executive - Data Analyst for Dentsu International, aligned to Americas and Global, tasked with extensive data analysis and forecasting as well as developing complex predictive analytics utilizing internal and external data sources for client acquisition and targeting.

Greg Martin is a fractional CFO who is focused on leveraging his military, educational, business, and banking experience to guide entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams. You can find Greg at gpm-financial.com.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:15 - Greg’s Entrepreneurial Journey
• 09:25 - Jackson’s Background
• 10:42 - Roadblocks for Entrepreneurs
• 15:02 - Greg’s Core Values
• 19:17 - Greg’s Work with Clients
• 25:00 - Building a Community or Finding the Right People
• 27:55 - Common Threads from Aggie Growth Hacks
• 33:30 - Patterns & Ah-Ha Moments with Entrepreneurs
• 38:28 - Tips to gain “Tactical Patience”
• 44:18 - Resources for Entrepreneurs/Vets
• 50:39 - Veterans Looking to Make a Transition
• 55:50 - Outro

Resources:

Website: www.dentsu.com/us/en gpm-financial.com

AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/

Connect with Greg and Chris!

Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple

Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH

Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch

Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw

Noah Labhart ‘05 joins us today to talk about his on-demand marketplace for manufacturing labor, Veryable Incorporated. Noah breaks down challenges, opportunities, and solutions he sees within the industry, and tells us maybe the biggest BHAG we’ve heard on the show. We appreciate Noah for dropping his wisdom on this week’s episode, and we encourage you to check out his podcast, Code Story! Thanks and Gig ‘em! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!

About: Veryable’s mission is to revitalize the American manufacturing sector by allowing businesses to “variablize” labor costs in small increments. This lets them increase costs only as their output increases, which will empower businesses to scale while maintaining a lower and more constant cost structure.

We aim to achieve this through our technology, which enables us to transform an antiquated and inefficient labor market into a real-time marketplace for labor. This will put more people to work and relieve the burden on producers, improving overall productivity and enabling organic growth.

Timestamps & Show Notes:

• (0:00 - 1:20) Intro / Veryable’s Noah Labhart ‘04
• (1:21 - 2:18) Aggie Memory
• (2:19 - 6:05) Veryable Incorporated & Noah’s Podcast (Why, What & Passion)
• (6:06 - 9:33) Biggest Challenge to Growth & How Noah has Hacked it
• (9:34 - 12:29) The Most Surprising Challenge to Overcome
• (12:30 - 15:06) Changes Noah Sees within the Industry
• (15:07 - 16:35) Veryable’s Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG)
• (16:36 - 18:48) Lightning Round (Favorite Hack and Books)
• (18:49 - 20:46) Aggie Network Shoutout & Contact
• (20:47 - 24:49) Wrap Up & Outro

Resources:

Website: https://www.veryableops.com/about

AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/

Connect with Greg and Chris!

Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple

Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH

Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch

Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw

If you’re wondering how to break into a competitive market, try mastering one product! We are joined by 2-time Aggie 100 Honoree, Todd Moore, Managing Partner at Admiral Distribution! Todd explains how he and his team could take on GIANTS in his industry and how they’ve continued to grow over these past few years. Listen on as Todd talks about his days as a walk-on for the Aggies and his video-production days capturing big plays for the football team! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!

About: Admiral Distribution is committed to assisting our customers throughout the entire process, starting from the initial estimate and extending until the completion of the final project. We understand the challenges that our industry faces, and we offer innovative products and smart solutions to help streamline the construction process. Our team has years of experience in the industry and a deep understanding of the latest technology and trends. With our expertise, we can provide our clients with the best possible solutions to meet their needs and help them achieve their goals. Whether it's product procurement, scheduling, or planning, our team is committed to providing the highest level of service and support to ensure that each project is completed on time and on budget.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:31 - Todd Moore Entrepreneurial Journey
• 03:53 - Admiral Distribution’s Business
• 06:38 - Todd’s Aggie Journey
• 09:08 - Core Values, Services & Waterproofing
• 15:58 - How to break into a Competitive Market
• 19:50 - BHAG
• 24:16 - Lightning Round
• 28:16 - Chris & Greg Takeaways
• 31:08 - Outro

Resources:

Website: https://admiraldistribution.com/

AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/

Connect with Greg and Chris!

Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple

Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH

Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch

Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw