Bill Strand

Ep 28: Selling on Etsy with Doug Young

Etsy is a storefront platform which can offer entrepreneurs an easy way to get up and running. Etsy will take care of providing you digital space, payment processing, can help with shipping, and will take care of website maintenance. If you are an entrepreneur that doesn’t have time to put together or maintain a website…

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Ep 27: Combining Art & Function in Business with Jim Rykbost

How do you scale your business when your skill or insight is a key component to the product you sell? Today I talk with Jim Rykbost of Sunset Chameleons. Jim has started his company on a special type of feeder cup designed specifically with chameleons in mind. Each feeder is a work of art and…

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Ep 26: A Digital Footprint pt 1: Social Media

In the world of today you will need to establish a digital footprint. This can include social media, websites, ecommerce platforms and more. Today I start the discussion with a review of social media platforms so you can make educated decisions as to where to invest your time. Podcast Transcript (more or less) In the…

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Ep 25: LLCs vs Sole Proprietorships in the Reptile Community

What is the difference between a sole proprietorship and an LLC? And, more importantly, when should you consider one over the other as your business structure? Hello Reptile entrepreneurs! This is your host Bill Strand and today I come to you with one of the most requested interviews by you listeners. And, you better believe…

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Ep 24: Social Media Strategy with Neptune

Social media is the one biggest marketing outreach available to us. But it isn’t as easy as just posting what you had for lunch. There is a serious strategy behind what you post, how you post, when you post, and what platform you post on. While it may seem frivolous to be dancing around to…

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Ep 23: Trademarks with Richard Clarke, esq

Patent and Trademark Attorney Richard Clarke explains Trademarks. We learn their importance, their application, and how to get them. Podcast Video Interview https://youtu.be/NeZWpldo0W8 To retain the services of a Patent Attorney, contact Richard to discuss your mark by emailing him at rclarkeesq@gmail.com. You may learn more about his services at his website by clicking https://patentlawoffices.com/index.php

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Niching Down

Today we are going to talk about “Niching down”, which is making a specialized product for a specialized group of customers.  And how limiting the number of customers for your product is likely the road to success both when you start, and once you have grown. This product could be a tangible good or a…

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Ep 21: 3D Printing for Monitors with Eddy Garabito

Eddy Garabito, also known as @Father.Blou on Instagram, is an arboreal monitor enthusiast that has used 3D printing technology to create specialty products for his husbandry use.  Eddy shares how he got started with 3D printing and lays it out so enthusiasts from other communities may take advantage of this amazing 3D technology which allows…

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Ep 20: Podcasting with the Morelia Python Radio Podcast

The Morelia Python Radio Podcast is one of our community’s longest running podcasts. Hosts Eric Burke and Owen McIntyre join me and share what got them started and what has kept them going. They share words of inspiration for anyone who has ever considered starting a podcast of their own! Podcast Video https://youtu.be/ymbrNMnVBpM If you…

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Time

What drives an entrepreneur? Is it driving towards a purpose or staying a step ahead of the world that abhors someone trying to break out of mediocrity?  We all have our different reasons, but are united in time being our most precious resource. Today I talk about time and what it means to someone driven…

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