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Hosted by Mike Mayer and Donovan Morrison, The CEO Next Door highlights groundbreaking entrepreneurs and their journeys to success.

 

Take two. After a terrible attempt at a prank foiled our first recording, we welcome Lloyed Lobo onto the show to chat about how persistence and a strong sense of community have shaped both his personal and professional journeys. Join us as we discuss how Lloyed's upbringing in Kuwait and Mumbai taught him to take everything in stride. From founding Boast to writing and publishing his first book, Lloyed learned from his mistakes and figured out how to transform his failures into successes. You can't succeed without trying, and Lloyed's willingness to dive in and get his hands dirty has yielded truly remarkable results. _____________________ About our hosts: Mike Mayer: For over 20 years, Mike has led digital transformations for billion-dollar businesses, altering corporate DNA while launching e-commerce sites, developing mobile apps, integrating with customers, automating marketing, building out unique content for half a million SKUs, and expanding storefronts into a variety of digital channels. With a Masters in Information Science specializing in Internet and Network Services, Mike launched three start-ups in the fields of digital consulting, eBay consignment, and online retail. He frequently publishes articles as a subject. Mike currently serves as the CEO of Main Event Digital Marketing, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/EcommerceExec Facebook: Facebook.com/mdmayer Instagram: @mdmayer1 Twitter: @chicagomayer Donovan Morrison: Originally hailing from Minnesota, Donovan has always striven to improve the lives of others through both service and design. From working with several charitable organizations such as Unbound to serving as CEO of Luna Lights, he is always attempting to make a positive impact on the community at large. Donovan is currently the COO of Main Event Digital, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. “We can’t wait to share these incredible guests and their stories with you! Every episode I’ve walked away informed and enlightened.” LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/donovan-morrison-46300232 Main Event Digital Website: MainEventDigital.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/maineventdigital Facebook: Facebook.com/maineventdigital Instagram: @MainEventDigital Twitter: @MainEventDigi _____________________ Our Guest: Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder and Board Member of Boast. LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/lloyedlobo Boast Website: Boast.ai LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/Boast-ai Facebook: Facebook.com/boastcapital Twitter: @Boastcapital Instagram: @Boast_Ai YouTube: @boastAI _____________________ Connect with us! Website: NextDoorCEO.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/ceo-next-door-podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/TheCEONextDoorPodcast Instagram: @CEONextDoorPodcast Twitter: @CEONextDoor Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03ATI1X... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Lloyed Lobo on The Art of Failing | The CEO Next Door Podcast
In 1996, Ari Kahn (CEO at Bridgeline Digital) earned the fastest PhD awarded in the history of the Artificial Intelligence department at the University of Chicago. This week on The CEO Next Door, we chat with Ari about being on the cutting edge of AI and what AI meant in the 90s. We also learn about what it was like to not only found FatWire Software, but also lead the company to an eventual acquisition by Oracle. _____________________ About our hosts: Mike Mayer: For over 20 years, Mike has led digital transformations for billion-dollar businesses, altering corporate DNA while launching e-commerce sites, developing mobile apps, integrating with customers, automating marketing, building out unique content for half a million SKUs, and expanding storefronts into a variety of digital channels. With a Masters in Information Science specializing in Internet and Network Services, Mike launched three start-ups in the fields of digital consulting, eBay consignment, and online retail. He frequently publishes articles as a subject. Mike currently serves as the CEO of Main Event Digital Marketing, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/EcommerceExec Facebook: Facebook.com/mdmayer Instagram: @mdmayer1 Twitter: @chicagomayer Donovan Morrison: Originally hailing from Minnesota, Donovan has always striven to improve the lives of others through both service and design. From working with several charitable organizations such as Unbound to serving as CEO of Luna Lights, he is always attempting to make a positive impact on the community at large. Donovan is currently the COO of Main Event Digital, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. “We can’t wait to share these incredible guests and their stories with you! Every episode I’ve walked away informed and enlightened.” LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/donovan-morrison-46300232 Main Event Digital Website: MainEventDigital.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/maineventdigital Facebook: Facebook.com/maineventdigital Instagram: @MainEventDigital Twitter: @MainEventDigi _____________________ Our Guest: Ari Kahn, President and CEO of Bridgeline Digital LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/arikahn Bridgeline Digital Website: Bridgeline.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/Bridgeline-digital Facebook: Facebook.com/Bridgelinedigital Twitter: @Bridgeline Instagram: @Bridgelinedigital YouTube: @BridgelinedigitaliAPPS _____________________ Connect with us! Website: NextDoorCEO.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/ceo-next-door-podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/TheCEONextDoorPodcast Instagram: @CEONextDoorPodcast Twitter: @CEONextDoor Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03ATI1X... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
The Future of AI with Ari Kahn | The CEO Next Door Podcast
Did you know the market for Jeep customization is booming? And that before LIV Golf, there was another golf league that made a play to compete with the PGA? Neither did we. Join us this week as Matson Breakey walks us through his career evolution, starting as a novice graphic designer and eventually co-founding one of the premier manufacturers of aftermarket parts and suspension systems for Jeeps. _____________________ About our hosts: Mike Mayer: For over 20 years, Mike has led digital transformations for billion-dollar businesses, altering corporate DNA while launching e-commerce sites, developing mobile apps, integrating with customers, automating marketing, building out unique content for half a million SKUs, and expanding storefronts into a variety of digital channels. With a Masters in Information Science specializing in Internet and Network Services, Mike launched three start-ups in the fields of digital consulting, eBay consignment, and online retail. He frequently publishes articles as a subject. Mike currently serves as the CEO of Main Event Digital Marketing, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/EcommerceExec Facebook: Facebook.com/mdmayer Instagram: @mdmayer1 Twitter: @chicagomayer Donovan Morrison: Originally hailing from Minnesota, Donovan has always striven to improve the lives of others through both service and design. From working with several charitable organizations such as Unbound to serving as CEO of Luna Lights, he is always attempting to make a positive impact on the community at large. Donovan is currently the COO of Main Event Digital, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. “We can’t wait to share these incredible guests and their stories with you! Every episode I’ve walked away informed and enlightened.” LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/donovan-morrison-46300232 Main Event Digital Website: MainEventDigital.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/maineventdigital Facebook: Facebook.com/maineventdigital Instagram: @MainEventDigital Twitter: @MainEventDigi _____________________ Our Guest: Matson Breakey, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing & Sales at MetalCloak. LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/matsonian MetalCloak Website: MetalCloak.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/metalcloak Facebook: Facebook.com/metalcloak Twitter: @MetalCloak Instagram: @MetalCloak YouTube: @metalcloak _____________________ Connect with us! Website: NextDoorCEO.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/ceo-next-door-podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/TheCEONextDoorPodcast Instagram: @CEONextDoorPodcast Twitter: @CEONextDoor Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03ATI1XCmaUp7Fut5HnNTm?si=0a487625fc324a3f&nd=1&dlsi=10255d41bc2041dc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-next-door/id1621642906
Matson Breakey on Perfecting the Customer Experience | The CEO Next Door Podcast
Debt collection is oftentimes met with resentment and associated with negative connotations. Many folks in the space, however, are actively working to change this by approaching collections with empathy. This week on The CEO Next Door, we chat with Clint Daoud, CEO of Unifin, Inc. We learn how Unifin is helping people achieve financial stability and independence while flipping the script on what it means to be a debt collector. _____________________ About our hosts: Mike Mayer: For over 20 years, Mike has led digital transformations for billion-dollar businesses, altering corporate DNA while launching e-commerce sites, developing mobile apps, integrating with customers, automating marketing, building out unique content for half a million SKUs, and expanding storefronts into a variety of digital channels. With a Masters in Information Science specializing in Internet and Network Services, Mike launched three start-ups in the fields of digital consulting, eBay consignment, and online retail. He frequently publishes articles as a subject. Mike currently serves as the CEO of Main Event Digital Marketing, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/EcommerceExec Facebook: Facebook.com/mdmayer Instagram: @mdmayer1 Twitter: @chicagomayer Donovan Morrison: Originally hailing from Minnesota, Donovan has always striven to improve the lives of others through both service and design. From working with several charitable organizations such as Unbound to serving as CEO of Luna Lights, he is always attempting to make a positive impact on the community at large. Donovan is currently the COO of Main Event Digital, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. “We can’t wait to share these incredible guests and their stories with you! Every episode I’ve walked away informed and enlightened.” LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/donovan-morrison-46300232 Main Event Digital Website: MainEventDigital.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/maineventdigital Facebook: Facebook.com/maineventdigital Instagram: @MainEventDigital Twitter: @MainEventDigi _____________________ Our Guest: Clint Daoud, CEO of Unifin, Inc. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-daoud Unifin, Inc. Website: Unifininc.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/unifininc Facebook: Facebook.com/UnifinUS Twitter: @UnifinInc Instagram: @UnifinInc _____________________ Connect with us! Website: NextDoorCEO.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/ceo-next-door-podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/TheCEONextDoorPodcast Instagram: @CEONextDoorPodcast Twitter: @CEONextDoor Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03ATI1XCmaUp7Fut5HnNTm?si=0a487625fc324a3f&nd=1&dlsi=10255d41bc2041dc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-next-door/id1621642906
Clint Daoud - Flipping the Script on Debt Collection | The CEO Next Door Podcast
What's it like growing up in Russia? How do you adjust to a new way of life after immigrating to America as a teenager? Why leave a stable, corporate career behind to start a business? What does it mean to be a Co-CEO? We touch on these questions and more with Sasha Yablonovsky, Co-CEO of Loanspark. _____________________ About our hosts: Mike Mayer: For over 20 years, Mike has led digital transformations for billion-dollar businesses, altering corporate DNA while launching e-commerce sites, developing mobile apps, integrating with customers, automating marketing, building out unique content for half a million SKUs, and expanding storefronts into a variety of digital channels. With a Masters in Information Science specializing in Internet and Network Services, Mike launched three start-ups in the fields of digital consulting, eBay consignment, and online retail. He frequently publishes articles as a subject. Mike currently serves as the CEO of Main Event Digital Marketing, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/EcommerceExec Facebook: Facebook.com/mdmayer Instagram: @mdmayer1 Twitter: @chicagomayer Donovan Morrison: Originally hailing from Minnesota, Donovan has always striven to improve the lives of others through both service and design. From working with several charitable organizations such as Unbound to serving as CEO of Luna Lights, he is always attempting to make a positive impact on the community at large. Donovan is currently the COO of Main Event Digital, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. “We can’t wait to share these incredible guests and their stories with you! Every episode I’ve walked away informed and enlightened.” LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/donovan-morrison-46300232 Main Event Digital Website: MainEventDigital.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/maineventdigital Facebook: Facebook.com/maineventdigital Instagram: @MainEventDigital Twitter: @MainEventDigi _____________________ Our Guest: Sasha Yablonovsky, Co-CEO of Loanspark. LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/sashayablonovsky Loanspark Website: Loanspark.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/loanspark Facebook: Facebook.com/loansparkllc Twitter: @Loansparkllc Instagram: @Poweredbyloanspark _____________________ Connect with us! Website: NextDoorCEO.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/ceo-next-door-podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/TheCEONextDoorPodcast Instagram: @CEONextDoorPodcast Twitter: @CEONextDoor Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03ATI1XCmaUp7Fut5HnNTm?si=0a487625fc324a3f&nd=1&dlsi=10255d41bc2041dc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-next-door/id1621642906
Sasha Yablonovsky on Starting a Business | The CEO Next Door Podcast
Ron Douglas knows how to scale businesses. Plain and simple. Whether he's growing his own companies or helping entrepreneurs find success, Ron understands what makes companies pop. How does one go from working at a prison to running multiple businesses and making millions of dollars? On this week's episode of The CEO Next Door, we learn how savvy investing and a deep operations background can yield incredible results. _____________________ About our hosts: Mike Mayer: For over 20 years, Mike has led digital transformations for billion-dollar businesses, altering corporate DNA while launching e-commerce sites, developing mobile apps, integrating with customers, automating marketing, building out unique content for half a million SKUs, and expanding storefronts into a variety of digital channels. With a Masters in Information Science specializing in Internet and Network Services, Mike launched three start-ups in the fields of digital consulting, eBay consignment, and online retail. He frequently publishes articles as a subject. Mike currently serves as the CEO of Main Event Digital Marketing, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/EcommerceExec Facebook: Facebook.com/mdmayer Instagram: @mdmayer1 Twitter: @chicagomayer Donovan Morrison: Originally hailing from Minnesota, Donovan has always striven to improve the lives of others through both service and design. From working with several charitable organizations such as Unbound to serving as CEO of Luna Lights, he is always attempting to make a positive impact on the community at large. Donovan is currently the COO of Main Event Digital, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. “We can’t wait to share these incredible guests and their stories with you! Every episode I’ve walked away informed and enlightened.” LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/donovan-morrison-46300232 Main Event Digital Website: MainEventDigital.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/maineventdigital Facebook: Facebook.com/maineventdigital Instagram: @MainEventDigital Twitter: @MainEventDigi _____________________ Our Guest: Ron Douglas LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/ron-douglas Mentoring Giants Website: MentoringGiants.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/mentoringgiants Facebook: Facebook.com/MentoringGiants _____________________ Connect with us! Website: NextDoorCEO.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/ceo-next-door-podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/TheCEONextDoorPodcast Instagram: @CEONextDoorPodcast Twitter: @CEONextDoor Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03ATI1XCmaUp7Fut5HnNTm?si=0a487625fc324a3f&nd=1 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-next-door/id1621642906
Ron Douglas on What Makes A Company Stand Out | The CEO Next Door Podcast
Organ transplants save lives. Have you ever wondered, though, how organs get from donors to recipients? We have your answer on today's episode as we chat with Ryan Rusnak, co-founder at Airspace. From starting as a kettle corn apprentice to creating a viral beer cannon to founding a company focused on time-critical freight forwarding, Ryan has had quite the journey. Join us as we shake things up and chat with our first-ever CTO about what it takes to start and scale a business. _____________________ About our hosts: Mike Mayer: For over 20 years, Mike has led digital transformations for billion-dollar businesses, altering corporate DNA while launching e-commerce sites, developing mobile apps, integrating with customers, automating marketing, building out unique content for half a million SKUs, and expanding storefronts into a variety of digital channels. With a Masters in Information Science specializing in Internet and Network Services, Mike launched three start-ups in the fields of digital consulting, eBay consignment, and online retail. He frequently publishes articles as a subject. Mike currently serves as the CEO of Main Event Digital Marketing, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/EcommerceExec Facebook: Facebook.com/mdmayer Instagram: @mdmayer1 Twitter: @chicagomayer Donovan Morrison: Originally hailing from Minnesota, Donovan has always striven to improve the lives of others through both service and design. From working with several charitable organizations such as Unbound to serving as CEO of Luna Lights, he is always attempting to make a positive impact on the community at large. Donovan is currently the COO of Main Event Digital, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. “We can’t wait to share these incredible guests and their stories with you! Every episode I’ve walked away informed and enlightened.” LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/donovan-morrison-46300232 Main Event Digital Website: MainEventDigital.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/maineventdigital Facebook: Facebook.com/maineventdigital Instagram: @MainEventDigital Twitter: @MainEventDigi _____________________ Our Guest: Ryan Rusnak LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/🦾-ryan-rusnak-b936989 Airspace Website: Airspace.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/airspace-inc Facebook: Facebook.com/AirspaceLogistics Twitter: @AirspaceInc _____________________ Connect with us! Website: NextDoorCEO.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/ceo-next-door-podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/TheCEONextDoorPodcast Instagram: @CEONextDoorPodcast Twitter: @CEONextDoor Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03ATI1XCmaUp7Fut5HnNTm?si=0a487625fc324a3f Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-next-door/id1621642906
Ryan Rusnak on Revolutionizing Time Critical Shipping | The CEO Next Door Podcast
Chris Joyce has seen it all. Literally. At 24 companies and counting, Chris has already explored more careers, businesses, and industries than most people could ever dream of. Chris personifies persistence. Not only does he exemplify this day in and day out, but his infectious "never give up" attitude has inspired countless entrepreneurs. Join us as we discuss what it takes to scale a business on this week's episode. _____________________ About our hosts: Mike Mayer: For over 20 years, Mike has led digital transformations for billion-dollar businesses, altering corporate DNA while launching e-commerce sites, developing mobile apps, integrating with customers, automating marketing, building out unique content for half a million SKUs, and expanding storefronts into a variety of digital channels. With a Masters in Information Science specializing in Internet and Network Services, Mike launched three start-ups in the fields of digital consulting, eBay consignment, and online retail. He frequently publishes articles as a subject. Mike currently serves as the CEO of Main Event Digital Marketing, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/EcommerceExec Facebook: Facebook.com/mdmayer Instagram: @mdmayer1 Twitter: @chicagomayer Donovan Morrison: Originally hailing from Minnesota, Donovan has always striven to improve the lives of others through both service and design. From working with several charitable organizations such as Unbound to serving as CEO of Luna Lights, he is always attempting to make a positive impact on the community at large. Donovan is currently the COO of Main Event Digital, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. “We can’t wait to share these incredible guests and their stories with you! Every episode I’ve walked away informed and enlightened.” LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/donovan-morrison-46300232 Main Event Digital Website: MainEventDigital.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/maineventdigital Facebook: Facebook.com/maineventdigital Instagram: @MainEventDigital Twitter: @MainEventDigi _____________________ Our Guest: Chris Joyce LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/dealrules Gusher Website: Gusher.co LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/gusher Facebook: Facebook.com/gusher.co Instagram: @Gusher.Co Twitter: @Gusher_Co _____________________ Connect with us! Website: NextDoorCEO.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/ceo-next-door-podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/TheCEONextDoorPodcast Instagram: @CEONextDoorPodcast Twitter: @CEONextDoor Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03ATI1XCmaUp7Fut5HnNTm?si=0a487625fc324a3f Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-next-door/id1621642906
Chris Joyce on How To Scale A Business | The CEO Next Door Podcast
We're back! Welcome to the third season of The CEO Next Door. To kick things off, we chat with Matthew Gray about his experiences traveling with rock bands, cooking for celebrities, hosting a late-night radio show, and selling a business to Trader Joe's. Leaving everything behind is not easy, but Matthew shattered expectations by moving to Hawaii and pursuing his love of all things food. Join us as we explore what it means to be a true trendsetter on this week's episode of The CEO Next Door. _____________________ About our hosts: Mike Mayer For over 20 years, Mike has led digital transformations for billion-dollar businesses, altering corporate DNA while launching e-commerce sites, developing mobile apps, integrating with customers, automating marketing, building out unique content for half a million SKUs, and expanding storefronts into a variety of digital channels. With a Masters in Information Science specializing in Internet and Network Services, Mike launched three start-ups in the fields of digital consulting, eBay consignment, and online retail. He frequently publishes articles as a subject. Mike currently serves as the CEO of Main Event Digital Marketing, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/EcommerceExec Facebook: Facebook.com/mdmayer Instagram: @mdmayer1 Twitter: @chicagomayer Donovan Morrison Originally hailing from Minnesota, Donovan has always striven to improve the lives of others through both service and design. From working with several charitable organizations such as Unbound to serving as CEO of Luna Lights, he is always attempting to make a positive impact on the community at large. Donovan is currently the COO of Main Event Digital, a digital marketing agency for wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers. LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/donovan-morrison-46300232 Main Event Digital Website: MainEventDigital.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/maineventdigital Facebook: Facebook.com/maineventdigital Instagram: @MainEventDigital Twitter: @MainEventDigi _____________________ Our Guest: Matthew Gray, Chief Food Guy of Hawaii Food Tours YouTube: Youtube.com/@50tastesofgray LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/matthew-gray-hawaii/ Facebook: Facebook.com/50TastesOfGrayPodcast/ Instagram: @50TastesOfGray _____________________ Connect with us! Website: NextDoorCEO.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/company/ceo-next-door-podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/TheCEONextDoorPodcast Instagram: @CEONextDoorPodcast Twitter: @CEONextDoor Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03ATI1XCmaUp7Fut5HnNTm?si=0a487625fc324a3f Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-next-door/id1621642906
Matthew Gray on His Journey from Chef to Entrepreneur | The CEO Next Door Podcast
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