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The DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) Business Show takes you inside the world of local business and community leaders in the DMV area. Join our host, Otto Sevilla as he unpacks their story and how they got there. You can expect to hear advice and learn about their journey.

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181 - Transforming Neighborhoods with Bree Jones of Parity Homes 1:09:35

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Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we feature as we feature Bree Jones is the Founder and CEO of Parity Homes , a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing vacant neighborhoods in Baltimore City by renovating and selling homes to community members who are prepared to own a home through financial literacy and mortgage literacy training. Parity aims to narrow the racial wealth disparity in home ownership rates. The organization has already completed 7 homes, with 7 families now living in them, and has 20 more homes in the works. Parity buys vacant properties by the block, renovates them, and then sells them to community members who are prepared to own a home through financial literacy and mortgage literacy training. The organization has recognized the importance of providing affordable rentals, with 20% of its 50 properties planned for rentals. This move helps to achieve its goal of promoting home ownership while also providing stable and affordable housing options. Parity keeps the neighborhood where the homes are located private to avoid attracting speculators and to ensure that the community remains stable. Bree Jones grew up in New York, specifically in the Bronx, New Rochelle, and Westchester County. As a child, she loved building things, such as Lego's, and was encouraged by her mom to pursue her interests. She went into finance and studied international business at Northeastern University, where she learned Mandarin Chinese and lived in China for two years. She became fluent in Mandarin and still maintains some proficiency. Throughout her career, Bree Jones has experienced a series of unexpected twists and turns. She landed a job at Morgan Stanley in market data, where she worked for two years before being headhunted by a hedge fund. At the hedge fund, she worked on an alternative data platform that used big data to forecast stock prices. She then transitioned to venture capital, where she worked in fintech investing for a year before feeling an itch to start her own business. She eventually left the VC job and started her own company, Parity. Throughout her career, Bree Jones has spoken multiple languages, including Chinese and French, which has been an asset in her work. She has also worked in different locations, including New York, China, Connecticut, and Maryland. Her career path has been marked by both successes and setbacks, but ultimately leading her to where she is today. Her experiences and skills have prepared her to lead Parity, and her passion for building and creating things. Bree Jones and Parity are inspiring examples of how individuals can make a positive impact on their community through dedication and hard work. With its mission to narrow the racial wealth disparity in home ownership rates, Parity is playing a vital role in fostering stable and affordable housing options in Baltimore City. Bree Jones's unique background and experiences have prepared her to take on this challenge, and her passion for building and creating things has driven her to make a difference in the lives of those around her. This episode is brought to you by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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#Classic - More Than Just Business with Samantha McKenna of #samsales Consulting 1:09:57

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Join us on ⁠The DMV Business Show⁠ with Otto Sevilla as we highlight our guest ⁠Samantha McKenna⁠ ! Sam is the Founder of ⁠#samsales Consulting⁠ out of the Washington, DC metro area. She is an award-winning sales leader who is on a mission to make a positive impact on the sales profession by helping organizations improve their sales, marketing, demand generation, and finance. Originally from Switzerland and moved to the United States when she was five. At a young age she was exposed to entrepreneurship by both parents and mentions some of the lessons learned. Sam has had a rich enterprise sales career working with many notable companies such as ON24, LinkedIn, and shares why she left her dream job with LinkedIn to start #samsales Consulting. She explains how she became the #1 sales rep out of over 100 in her first full year and ascended to the executive ranks. She shows us how we should think about utilizing LinkedIn to grow our presence and business, and how to book more meetings! Sam mentions the importance of scaling your business and taking things off your plate. How significant it is to listen to the market and at the end of the day it is more than just business! For those who follow Sam...show me you know her - guess what Nickelodeon game show she was in? :) LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠ Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/OttoSevilla YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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180 - Unlock the Secret to Stress Relief with Mack Anderson of ZenJoy 1:11:22

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Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we are excited to share the journey of Mack Anderson , CEO and Co-Founder of Zenjoy . They are pioneering a stress relief drink company. From his early days as a soccer-loving entrepreneur to his successful venture into the beverage industry, Mack's passion for innovation and well-being has led to a remarkable brand that's making waves in the market. We will explore Mack's remarkable journey, from his humble beginnings to the launch of Zenjoy. You will learn about the unique blend of ingredients that sets their stress relief tea apart, their innovative marketing strategies, and the secrets to their success. Zenjoy's stress relief tea is made with a unique blend of ingredients, including ashwagandha, L-theanine, and lemon balm. These natural components work together to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and help you regain control over your well-being. With four flavors to choose from, there's something for everyone. Mack's entrepreneurial journey began with a passion for social media marketing. He created memes and viral content that earned him paid advertisements and even sold his social media business. After working on a CBD brand, Mack co-founded Zenjoy with his partners, focusing on creating a stress-relief drink that would stand out in the market. Zenjoy joined an accelerator program, where they refined their idea and partnered with a manufacturer. They initially sold their product locally while still part of the program and later secured a deal with High's of Baltimore, a convenience store chain. Despite lackluster placement in stores, the product continued to perform well, thanks to its familiar flavor, real organic cane sugar, and the power of word-of-mouth marketing. Want to learn more about Zenjoy and how their stress relief tea can help you achieve a healthier work-life balance? Visit their website to explore their products, read success stories, and even join their community of like-minded individuals. Mack's journey with Zenjoy is a testament to the power of innovation, perseverance, and a passion for making a difference. By incorporating natural ingredients and a commitment to well-being, Zenjoy is helping people around the world find relief from stress and anxiety. This episode is brought to you by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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179 - From Baking Hobbyist to Culinary World and Entrepreneurship with Keya Wingfield of Daksh Foods and Keya & Co. 1:01:06

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Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we hear the inspiring story of entrepreneur, Keya Wingfield , CEO and Founder of Daksh Foods and Keya & Co. and winner of the Food Network Spring Baking Championship! She overcame challenges and leveraged her passions to build successful businesses. Keya, shares her personal and business journey, which began with her childhood exposure to diverse cultures and lifestyles in Bombay, India. She started her first business at just 7 years old, a photocopy service, and continued to work part-time jobs throughout her school years. Her entrepreneurial spirit was instilled in her by her father, an import/export businessman, who encouraged her to learn the ins and outs of business from a young age. After moving to Virginia, Keya discovered her passion for the culinary world and eventually founded Daksh Foods, which leverages her heritage in Indian culture to create unique potato chip flavors. Keya, a pastry chef, shares her story of discovering her passion for baking in the United States, despite having no prior experience or knowledge of baking in India. She started experimenting with recipes and teaching herself, eventually turning her baking hobby into a full-time career. Keya started her custom dessert studio in February 2010 with cake pops, which quickly gained popularity at farmers markets. Her business grew through word-of-mouth, with Keya cultivating relationships with other business owners and entrepreneurs. She never spent a dollar on advertising and eventually introduced other products, including shortbread cookies, which led to thousands of orders. Keya's business continued to evolve, with her now focusing on creating a range of products, including desserts and consumer packaged goods. Ultimately, Keya's story serves as a testament to the power of entrepreneurship, creativity, and perseverance. This episode is brought to you by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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178 - The Storm Before the Harvest with Joe Cody of Grain Fertility 1:11:11

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Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠ as we feature Joe Cody , the Founder of Grain Fertility , a care coordination and fertility patient navigation service. Grain Fertility aims to support patients undergoing fertility treatments and clinics by providing patient empowerment coaches, a secure application to organize treatment information, and guidance on navigating the complex process. The service is led by medical professionals who translate complex medical information into understandable language, making fertility treatment information accessible to patients. Joe Cody grew up in St. Louis, fascinated by weather and science from a young age. He wanted to be a meteorologist, but opted instead for a degree in political science. This led him to work on Capitol Hill. Joe's childhood fascination with weather began when he witnessed a tornado in person in first grade. He still enjoys weather-related activities as a hobby. Interestingly, his interest in weather started at a young age, after which he co-founded Grain Fertility, employing a complex analytical approach to making fertility treatment information understandable and accessible to patients. As Joe's background in politics and health policy came into play, he recounted his experience on Capitol Hill. His interest in fertility began after he got married and started trying to have kids. He discovered that infertility is common, expensive, and time-consuming, and was required to seek treatment from a reproductive endocrinologist. Ultimately, he and his partner had to use in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive, which was an overwhelming process due to the amount of information, finances, and emotional and physical impact on both partners. Grain Fertility's approach to fertility treatment information is unique, employing patient empowerment coaches, a secure application, and guidance on navigating the complex process. Infertility is a common, expensive, and time-consuming process, requiring patients to seek treatment from a reproductive endocrinologist. The emotional and physical impact of IVF on partners should not be underestimated, highlighting the need for patient support and guidance throughout the process. This episode is brought to you by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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177 - Revolutionizing Social Media with Erik Rind of ImagineBC 58:51

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Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠ as we meet ImagineBC Founder and CEO Erik Rind . They are a social media platform, aimed to revolutionize the way users interact with the digital world by offering a fair compensation system for their personal data, time, and intellectual property. The platform allows users to earn points by watching ads or completing surveys, which can be redeemed for premium content without requiring a credit card. Erik Rind's path to becoming the founder and CEO of Imagine BC began with his undergraduate studies in history at George Washington University. Initially, he planned to attend law school, but his exceptional performance in a Fortran programming course redirected his focus towards the tech world. After graduating in 1982, Erik entered the tech industry, landing a job at Pricewaterhouse, a management consulting firm. He spent nearly nine years at PwC, where he gained experience as a consultant, before venturing into the tech industry to found his own companies. Erik founded Imagine BC a few years ago, marking a significant departure from his previous businesses. He attributed the platform's success to its innovative product and his ability to pivot when needed. Erik Rind's journey from history major to tech entrepreneur has been marked by a commitment to innovation and adaptability. With Imagine BC, he has created a platform that prioritizes fair compensation for users and offers a unique approach to social media. As the platform continues to grow and evolve, Erik's focus on Africa and his willingness to adapt to market conditions will be critical to its long-term success. This episode is brought to you by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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176 - Empowering Women with Dr. Anita Kulkarni of DC Plastic Surgery Boutique 59:39

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Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠ as we meet Dr. Anita Kulkarni , an award-winning board-certified plastic surgeon and Owner of DC Plastic Surgery Boutique , shares her inspiring story of pursuing her passion and building a private practice in Washington, DC. With a mission to create a safe and comfortable environment for women, particularly in the intimate field of plastic surgery, Dr. Kulkarni emphasizes the importance of personalized care and a welcoming space for her patients. Dr. Kulkarni was born in New Jersey to Indian immigrant parents and spent part of her childhood in Seoul, Korea. She moved to the DMV area 12 years ago and has been a plastic surgeon in the region since then, including five years in a group practice in Bethesda. She started her own practice in 2018 with a vision to create a practice focused on women's care. Dr. Kulkarni acknowledges that being a doctor does not automatically make one a good businessperson, and that running a business requires a different set of skills. She faced challenges such as finding out about new insurance requirements and feeling isolated as a business owner. However, she has learned to adapt and overcome these challenges, and has even started a networking group for women business owners, DC Female Business Owners, to connect with others who are going through similar experiences. The growth of the group has been organic, driven by word-of-mouth and social media, and Dr. Kulkarni is committed to continuing to grow and evolve the group. With lessons learned from her own business experience, she is well-positioned to lead the group and inspire other women entrepreneurs in the DMV area. In an ever-changing industry, finding a niche market can be the key to success. We're going to explore the story of Dr. Kulkarni, who has built a thriving private practice catering specifically to women's needs. With her unique approach to plastic surgery, she has carved out a space where women feel safe, comfortable, and empowered. Join us as we delve into her journey, the challenges she faced, and the valuable lessons she learned along the way. This episode is brought to you by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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175 - From Small Beginnings to a Thriving Business with Ramon Tejada of Fresco 1:10:44

il y a 7 weeks1:10:44

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Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠ as we showcase the inspiring journey of Ramon Tejada , the Co-Founder and CEO of Fresco , a commercial cleaning company, shared his life story and entrepreneurial journey on The DMV Business Show. The conversation highlights his immigrant journey, his experiences as an adult, and the growth of Fresco from a small startup to a successful commercial cleaning company. Ramon was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to the US as an adult on a business administration scholarship. He spent six years in the DR before returning to the US, maintaining a connection to his culture. As a child, Ramon was an entrepreneur, building and creating things like toys and small farms. This entrepreneurial spirit continued into adulthood, as he enjoyed building and creating things in a digital sense. Ramon studied agricultural business administration at a community college in Iowa, rather than following in the footsteps of agricultural technicians from his home country. He chose this major to better his living conditions for his family. Despite not speaking much English when he arrived in the US, Ramon was fortunate to have a host family in Iowa that helped him adjust. After completing his degree, Ramon returned to the Dominican Republic and landed a job, which enabled him to help his family financially. He initially didn't think about returning to the US but was happy to have experienced life in America. Ramon's journey took a new turn when he started Fresco, a commercial cleaning company, with a friend, Miguel. Initially, the company served residential clients, primarily friends and family who referred them to other friends. This word-of-mouth marketing led to their first commercial account, which was with a company in Washington D.C. that still remains one of their clients after 18 years. Ramon Tejada's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to his determination, resilience, and willingness to take risks. His story serves as a valuable lesson for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of embracing cultural connections, identifying a niche, building relationships, and adapting to challenges. This episode is brought to you by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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174 - Empowering Fitness Success with Patrick "Sarge" Avon of Sarge Athletics 1:04:15

il y a 8 weeks1:04:15

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Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠ as we showcase the inspiring journey of Patrick "Sarge" Avon , Owner of Sarge Athletics , I was struck by his passion for fitness and his unique approach to helping people improve their physical well-being. With two locations in Frederick, Maryland and Bethany Beach, Delaware, Sarge Athletics has become a go-to destination for youth athletes looking to get stronger and more confident, as well as adults seeking general fitness, competitive sports, or improved mobility and balance. Sarge's own personal story is one of inspiration and resilience. Growing up in Upstate New York, he was naturally athletic and played sports as a kid. But it wasn't until he joined the Navy after high school that he discovered his true calling. Serving for five years, Sarge gained a sense of independence and adventure, while working in the medical field prepared him for a career in fitness. With his newfound skills in empathy, attention to detail, anatomy, and communication, Sarge was well-equipped to transition into the fitness industry. Sarge's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish the Sergeant's Program, which started with outdoor boot camp classes for men. The business took off quickly, with the client base growing from 5 to over 30 in just a few months. As the business scaled, Sarge faced the challenges of rapid growth, including competition and building a strong brand name. To overcome these obstacles, Sarge had to adapt quickly and learn to accommodate women who wanted to join the program. With limited business experience, Sarge's background in the Navy proved to be a valuable asset, as he learned to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. One of the standout features of Sarge Athletics is their focus on adults aged 50 and above. This age group prioritizes mobility, independence, and strength over weight loss, and Sarge Athletics has developed exercises tailored to meet their unique needs. Interestingly, Sarge found that this age group can benefit from similar exercises used with high school and college athletes, but with modifications to accommodate their physical limitations. Sarge chose the Bethany Beach location due to the area's demographic changes, with many young families and professionals seeking a slower-paced lifestyle. The location's vibrant and active community, with many residents prioritizing physical activity and wellness, made it an ideal spot for Sarge Athletics to expand its reach. It is clear that Sarge Athletics is more than just a fitness business – it's a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about improving their physical well-being. With its unique approach to fitness and its focus on adults 50+, Sarge Athletics is a shining example of what happens when passion, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence come together. As we look to the future, it's exciting to see what new challenges and opportunities lie ahead for Sarge Athletics. This episode is brought to you by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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173 - Passionate Family, Powerful Legacy with Mike Manatos of the Washington Oxi Day Foundation and Manatos & Manatos 1:09:45

il y a 9 weeks1:09:45

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Join us on ⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ as we meet Mike Manatos , a 3rd generation native Washingtonian who has dedicated his life to public policy, government relations, and philanthropy. As the Executive Director of the Washington Oxi Day Foundation and President of Manatos & Manatos , a government relations public affairs firm, Mike has been involved in various initiatives that promote US-Greece relations, US-Cyprus relations, and religious freedom. Born and raised in Bethesda, Maryland, Mike grew up in a family with a long history of working with the federal government. His father, a legendary figure in the government relations field, was a pioneer in promoting US-Greece relations, and Mike has followed in his footsteps. Mike's brothers have also pursued careers in politics and computer software, making family involvement in public service a strong tradition. Mike graduated from college in 1990 and immediately joined his family's firm. He has since worked alongside his father and other brothers, including one who has also pursued a career in government relations. In addition to his professional work, Mike is passionate about philanthropy and has been involved in various efforts, including raising millions and granting over 200 wishes through his work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. With time Mike has come to realize the importance of giving back to the community. He emphasizes that those who have been given a lot have a duty to give back, and he and his wife partner together on various charitable endeavors. Their children are also involved in these activities from a young age, and Mike hopes that they will learn by example and absorb the importance of giving back. One of their children has even started her own charitable project, starting a Make-A-Wish foundation chapter at her school. Mike credits these experiences for making him a prouder parent and is grateful to have had the opportunity to raise his children in the same community where he grew up. The Washington Oxi Day Foundation was started in 2012 during Greece's Great Depression. The foundation's primary role was to promote Greece in Washington and help the country survive the economic crisis. Mike and his organization worked to raise awareness and funds to support Greece's economy, and the foundation played a crucial role in promoting US-Greece relations. Mike Manatos is a dedicated public servant and philanthropist who has followed in his family's footsteps. Through his work with his service on a number of non-profit boards and the Washington Oxi Day Foundation, Mike has made a significant impact on the community and has inspired his next generation to do the same. His legacy is a testament to the importance of giving back and the power of family involvement in public service. This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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172 - A Mother's Journey Through Loss and Advocacy with Elizabeth O'Donnell of Aaliyah in Action 1:10:30

il y a 10 weeks1:10:30

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Join us on ⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠ ⁠⁠ as we meet ⁠ Elizabeth (Liz) O'Donnell , the Founder and CEO of Aaliyah in Action , a non-profit organization providing bereavement support to families who have experienced baby loss shares her personal story and journey. As a former elementary teacher, Liz's life took a drastic turn after the stillbirth of her daughter, Aliyah. Liz shares her experience of being pregnant with Aliyah and having a seemingly healthy pregnancy until she started feeling reduced fetal movement at 32 weeks. Despite being told that Aliyah had no heartbeat, the hospital was unable to find a cause for the stillbirth. It was only after sending the placental slides to a researcher at Yale that they discovered Aliyah's placenta was not functioning properly, causing her death. This traumatic experience led to a significant change in Liz's life, and she now advocates for better prenatal care and supports other parents who have experienced stillbirth. Liz reflects on her experience with stillbirth and the emotional toll it took on her. She wishes she had known earlier that her baby's growth was abnormal and that more tests could have been done to detect the issue. She believes that the healthcare system prioritizes costs over saving lives, as the US is not willing to invest in costly NICU care. In contrast, other countries, such as Manchester, perform more tests, including measuring the placenta, which could have benefited her. Liz is dedicated to preventing stillbirths and supporting families who have experienced loss. She is frustrated that measuring the placenta during an ultrasound takes only 2 seconds, but insurance codes prevent it from being a routine practice. Liz has found solace in her work as a teacher and through therapy, but she acknowledges that navigating her daily life without her daughter is a lifelong journey. Liz O'Donnell's personal story is a powerful reminder of the importance of advocacy and support for families who have experienced baby loss. Her work with Aaliyah in Action is a testament to her dedication to preventing stillbirths and supporting those who have gone through this traumatic experience. This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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171 - Scaling Success: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur with Scott Parker 1:07:08

il y a 11 weeks1:07:08

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Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠ as we showcase the inspiring journey of Scott Parker . Who has built a reputation for himself as a savvy businessman in the DMV (Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia) area with a knack for identifying opportunities and turning them into successful ventures. From his humble beginnings as a bar owner to his current ownership of multiple brands and companies, Scott's journey is a testament to the power of hard work, perseverance, and strategic decision-making. One of the key factors that contributed to Scott's success is his ability to connect with customers. He emphasizes the importance of being present and building relationships with patrons, which helped him establish a loyal following and build his reputation. This approach has been particularly effective in the service industry, where customer satisfaction is paramount. For instance, Scott's dog daycare business, Playful Pack , has gained a loyal following in the DMV area. By providing a unique and welcoming experience for pet owners, Scott has built a reputation as a trusted and caring entrepreneur. Similarly, his barber shops, Bearded Goat Barber , have become go-to destinations for men seeking a high-quality haircut and a relaxed atmosphere. Scott has also learned the importance of financial discipline and resourcefulness. When he started out, he reinvested his own capital and used bank loans to fund his businesses. He has also worked with investors, but recognizes that this approach can be limiting. By bootstraping his businesses, Scott has maintained control and flexibility, allowing him to adapt to changing market conditions and make swift decisions. However, Scott has also experienced his fair share of risk and failure. He notes that it's crucial to build a larger nest egg and save for the future, as even successful entrepreneurs can face uncertainty and downturns. Scott's advice to young entrepreneurs is to focus on building a stable and sustainable business, using a combination of their own capital, bank loans, and investors. When asked if he would start over from scratch, Scott emphasizes the importance of having a solid foundation and a safety net in place. He advises young entrepreneurs to consider buying an established small business, as it can be a lower-risk and more sustainable option. Scott also recommends exploring service-based industries like HVAC, plumbing, or landscaping, which often have lower overhead costs and a proven track record of profitability. Scott's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability. Despite facing setbacks and failures, he has continued to evolve and adjust his approach, ultimately building a thriving business empire. By sharing his experiences and insights, Scott hopes to inspire and inform the next generation of entrepreneurs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your business, Scott's experiences and lessons learned can help you to stay focused, adapt to changing market conditions, and achieve your goals. This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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Happy Holidays! 2:59

il y a 18 weeks2:59

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In this week's episode of ⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠ we wish you a Happy Holidays! Stay tuned for the continuation of Season 4 as we pick it back up next year. Until then - cheers! This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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#Classic - Creating Outsize Impact with McKeever (Mac) Conwell,II of RareBreed Ventures 48:42

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In this week's episode of The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla we have ⁠McKeever (Mac) Conwell,II⁠ , Founder and Managing Partner at ⁠RareBreed Ventures⁠ out of Baltimore, Maryland! He is from Baltimore and played sports growing up but was really good at math and science, played football and was in the robotics team and engineering club. Mac's entrepreneurial journey started in 2010 when he and two of his best friends decided to start a company. In 2012 it started to take off, they got into two accelerators and a few years later sold the IP of the technology to a Fortune 100 company. He immediately founded a second company right after, that ultimately failed and shares what he learned from that experience and the difference between his first and second startup. You are always learning, you either win or you learn. It is not easy being an entrepreneur and he mentions how hard it is, it's a long game and it's a hard game to play. He started the first and only state backed pre-seed fund for women and minorities in the country here in Maryland called Builder Fund at TEDCO. Mac provides great valuable advice to anyone interested in investing in the venture world today, and shares how he sources his deal flow and that the most important thing to him is creating an outsize impact! This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEVI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://seviproperties.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Me! osevilla@ottosevilla.com Text Me! 240-706-7584…

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170 - Transforming Lives Through Education with Dr. David Palank of San Miguel School 1:02:03

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