Outlier On Air | Interviewing Founders, Disruptors, & Mavens

Isaac Barlow is an entrepreneur who saw the need for organization and systemization in his busy construction company. He set out to change the world and created the mobile software product BusyBusy which helps field service companies succeed by automating their business processes and increasing efficiency. Isaac helps us understand what it takes to commit and be persistent.

SquattyPotty.com grossed $3M in online sales in 2013. Founder Bobby Edwards discusses with Melinda the inception of this device and the marketing recipe to their online success. Squatty Potty provides a solution to elimination issues by correcting toilet posture, and well, you just have to listen to the interview to find out how this brand is improving life for people everywhere.

Adventure and buried treasure is reality for Randy Champion, CEO of Deep Blue Marine. Melinda Yeaman talks with Randy about what it means to be an entrepreneur in a high risk business and how to find funding for such Peter Pan type adventures. Listen to Randy describe what the treasure hunting business is like and some of the rare gems that have been recovered.

Outlier attends the Economic Summit in Southern Utah. Melinda Yeaman and Mike Sheffield interview entrepreneurs and leaders and ask them a significant question. Hear from diverse, thriving businesses who are out to change the world.

Entrepreneurs Jared Goodspeed and Tracy Anderson have taken Autobiographies to the next level. Utilizing graphic design, their business mysocialeyes creates a visual autobiography. Listen in as they teach us about the important of people in your business. 

As a serial entrepreneur who loves risk and taking massive action, Toby Salgado shares with Melinda details about his business ventures which made him a millionaire. He also shares his failures and breaks down for us what it takes to succeed in business and how important timing can be.

What insurance do I need for my business? How much will it cost? Brandon Price demystifies business insurance at the ground level in this interview with Melinda Yeaman. As a former police officer turned business owner, he speaks with entrepreneurs in mind.

Entrepreneurs Brook Price and Matthew Arrington of Forte Strong teach us about the importance to keep balanced, while being tenacious. 

From broke and overweight to energetic entrepreneur and bikini competitor, Nichole Huntsman is a survivor who teaches others to get fit and love it. This mom of 4 faced the harsh reality of carrying extra weight, battling postpartum depression, dealing with divorce and running out of money, even car reposession. Listen to Nichole discuss how she went on to become founder of Revolt Fitness and discuss how she chose to survive and thrive in the face of adversity. Fitness and business both are challenging mentally and physically. Nichole gives great insight on how to stay inspired in your business, day in and day out.

Gabriella Draney takes time to tell us about her experiences in entrepreneurship, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Listen in as she tells us about her company Tech Wildcatters, and how you should set up your team. 029 Gabriella Draney: Surround Yourself with the Right People

Chad Pritchard talks with Melinda about his progression from culinary school student to moving up the ranks in fine dining to owning and running a restaurant business. After teaching at Le Cordon Bleu in Dallas, TX he recently purchased his sixth restaurant in Utah and is going strong.  Chad teaches the fundamentals of a successful restaurant and common pit falls that founders should know before they plan to own their own restaurant.

Join Mike Sheffield as he interviews entrepreneur Nina Radetich. Nina is the founder of Nina Radetich New Media Strategies, and teaches us how to really use social media. 

Libby Tucker, the live work anywhere entrepreneur, travels the world when and where she chooses. In her interview with Melinda Yeaman she explains that after a successful career at Adobe, she realized that she wanted to be location free and pursue her passion for travel. Libby has since founded 2 software products, consults for Elance and teaches other entrepreneurs to live location free.

Vegas Tech Fund director Andy White discusses the $350 million revamp of the community of Las Vegas, a personal investment from Tony Hsieh of Zappos. He goes into depth about how Vegas Tech Fund works and what the mission is. It is based largely on the premise of Return on Community. Find out how return on community affects ROI.

Join Mike Sheffield as he interviews entrepreneur Tyler Mose with Indirap Productions. Tyler is a passionate entrepreneur that teaches us why its important to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Meet the master of ambition. Gerome Sapp is a former NFL player and is a successful entrepreneur. Gerome gets personal and shares struggles and triumphs, from doing homework by candlelight as a child to life in the NFL to successful ventures and what fueled the ambition that has led to his high level of success.

Join Mike Sheffield as he interviews UK entrepreneur Edoardo Moreni. Edoardo is CEO and Founder of GreatPreneurs, a website dedicated to featuring entrepreneurs and startups. Listen in as he teaches us the three things all Entrepreneurs need to know!

Eric brings more than 25 years of experience in the financial and technology sector in a number of C-level positions. Eric served as CEO of Elance, a services marketplace on the Web.

Multi-startup entrepreneur Brandon Knudsen is quickly building his  company, Generation Labs. Melinda Yeaman talks with Brandon about his learning experiences, his current venture and specifically about how he puts customer service on the top of the priority list in order to retain customers. This is one of Brandon's key strategies for growth and is already paying off.

Join Mike Sheffield as he interview Entrepreneur Melody McCloskey of StyleSeat. Melody shares her personal experiences to teach us about the need for mentorship.