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EO San Francisco | How To Simplify Business Processes and Manage a Global Team
In this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Pramod Dabir, Co-founder, CEO, and Partner at West Agile Labs. Pramod talks about some of his early entrepreneurial startups, how he made it through the economic meltdown, strategies for simplifying business models, and the secrets to managing a global team.
![[SpotOn Series] Making the World Happier and Healthier One Smoothie at a Time With Isaac Hamlin](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/isaac_hamlin_thumbnail.png)
[SpotOn Series] Making the World Happier and Healthier One Smoothie at a Time With Isaac Hamlin
Join Chad Franzen, host of the Top Business Leaders Show, in this episode of the SpotOn Series. Chad interviews Isaac Hamlin, the Founder of Better Blends, to discuss the inspiration for starting his company, why his smoothie bar concept differs from the others, and what the future holds.

EO Seattle | From a Poor Boy Shining Shoes To Ending Generational Poverty, Pt. 2
Tune into this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast with host John Corcoran as he welcomes the CEO of Attentus Technologies, Charles (Chuck) Bender. The two continue their discussion about overcoming generational poverty as Chuck explains changing your mindset to achieve greatness, living in gratitude, and raising his kids to appreciate money through honest work. Plus, Chuck talks about his entrepreneurial journey from the matchmaking space to founding his IT and internet businesses.
![[SpotOn Series] The Ups and Downs of Owning a Restaurant Franchise](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pinal_sitaram_thumbnail.png)
[SpotOn Series] The Ups and Downs of Owning a Restaurant Franchise
Join Chad Franzen in this episode of the SpotOn Series as he queries Pinal Sitaram on his 14 years of experience as a franchisee for multiple Buffalo Wild Wings locations in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Pinal explains the hardships of owning a restaurant franchise, the motivation behind opening a franchise, and his quest to add additional franchises in his community.

EO Seattle | From a Poor Boy Shining Shoes to Ending Generational Poverty, Pt. 1
Tune into this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast with host John Corcoran as he welcomes the CEO of Attentus Technologies, Charles (Chuck) Bender. The two discuss his upbringing and his passion for ending generational poverty. Chuck reflects on his childhood battles, the lessons they taught him, and how the military revealed his life’s purpose. Plus, Chuck shares his entrepreneurial journey and his role in the Entrepreneurs’ Organization.
![[SpotOn Series] Enjoy Food Truck Dining Without the Long Wait Lines](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/andrew_martino_thumbnail.png)
[SpotOn Series] Enjoy Food Truck Dining Without the Long Wait Lines
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Founder Andrew Martino of Ghost Truck Kitchen joins host Chad Franzen to discuss the ghost kitchen space. Together, the two talk about the concept of the digital food truck lot, the challenges that accompany offering a diverse menu, and Andrew’s wish for the future of the ghost truck industry.

EO San Francisco | Turning a Hobby Into a Family Business With Destira Co-CEO Jennifer Atkinson
In this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, host John Corcoran welcomes the co-CEO of Destira, Jennifer Atkinson. The two discuss Jennifer’s business background and how it eventually groomed her to join the family business. Additionally, she shares her family’s entrepreneurial spirit, how to create a work-life balance, and her mission to empower young girls.
![[SpotOn Series] Hospitality Served With a Servant’s Heart With Kyle Noonan](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/kyle_noonan_thumbnail.png)
[SpotOn Series] Hospitality Served With a Servant’s Heart With Kyle Noonan
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen speaks with Kyle Noonan, Co-founder and CEO of FreeRange Concepts, about the restaurant’s innovative brand. Kyle shares his journey in the restaurant industry, the inspiration behind FreeRange Concepts, and the philosophy he attributes to the company’s success.

EO San Francisco | Creating Healthy Food Options With Chef Kiersten Firquain
In this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, host John Corcoran welcomes the Chef and Founder of Legit Provisions, Kiersten Firquain. She shares how she left a successful career to pivot into entrepreneurship, the challenges of working for a company you sell to, how to manage more than one company, and the secret to selling to a wide variety of buyers.
![[SpotOn Series] Transforming People’s Quality of Life One Bite at a Time With Raji Sankar of Choolaah](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/raji-sankar-thumbnail.png)
[SpotOn Series] Transforming People’s Quality of Life One Bite at a Time With Raji Sankar of Choolaah
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen welcomes Raji Sankar, Co-founder and CEO of Choolaah. They discuss the intricacies of starting a restaurant and the benefits franchising can bring to your business. Raji goes on to explain creating a confident brand message that resonates with consumers, how to stay true to your company values even through challenges, and the best ways to learn from costly mistakes when starting your business.