Today we are speaking with Khai Phan, a monitor breeder who has found a talent in breeding grasshoppers for feeder insects. And the grasshopper side of things has exploded to the point where it is a sizable enough business that he will soon be needing to make some serious decisions about growth. We explore what it…
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Ron Rundo of Snakescapes.com brings painting and sculpture to herpetoculture with a museum quality enclosure that mimics a slice of the jungle. Artists are an important part of our reptile community foundation and Ron is an example of one that is thriving. Today Ron shares with us the history of his custom made enclosure and…
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For today’s meditation I talk about the times in our life when we need to end the chapter and move on to the next. This can be when you need to close down a business or when a product is no longer viable. One of the biggest decisions we must make is when to give…
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Reptile shows are a foundation of the community. Rick Porter has built up the San Jose Reptile Show in the San Francisco Bay Area with constant growth each year. In this episode he takes behind the scenes and shares with us what it takes to start and run a reptile show. Podcast Video Interview Links…
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Josh Willard, CEO of Josh’s Frogs, joins me and we talk about the core values that drive Josh’s Frogs. Josh is an example of someone who has not lost the amazed wonder that inspires us to want to be involved with reptiles in the first place and that shows itself in the company he has…
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Authenticity is presenting yourself as you are. Why do we feel like we need to be more? Is being the best and smartest and most “right” person in the room the path to success? Here is the truth about authenticity – You do not have to be more than you are to build a following….
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There is an enormous amount of work that goes into creating and maintaining a content stream whether it be blog, video channel, or podcast. And your content stream is relentless in demanding new material every week or two. There are ways you can be compensated for your hard work which can allow you to invest…
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Today I talk with Alex Menke of Frog Daddy who openly shares his experiences starting a dart frog breeding business. More than just talking about dart frogs, Alex gives us an insight into what he is doing to make his business successful. These principles are key to any business. But now you are hearing it…
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Today we talk about being original in our business approach. The entrepreneurial mindset is that we can create a larger market and we can expand the customer base. We do not have to copy or follow in anyone else’s footsteps. Transcript (more or less) Greetings Good morning Reptile Entrepreneurs! This is Bill Strand, your host,…
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If you invent a product then it pays to be familiar with the patent process to protect that product. Today I talk with Patent Attorney Richard Clarke who gives us an introduction to patents, what protection they offer, and how we can get that protection
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