Business & Burgers

Do you avoid your mistakes? Do they make you feel ashamed, or embarrassed? Well it's time to face it, follow it, and fix it. Performance Technology Group's David Corbin explains why illuminating your mistakes and challenges is much more effective than hiding from them. To underscore this point, did you know that 70% of Americans don't know what they are having for dinner by 4:30 PM? David explains how he used this information during his time as the 'Chief Illumination Officer' of a large pizza franchise to change their self-image. They no longer thought of themselves as a fast-food chain; they became a 'crisis intervention' company, solving last minute food crises as they arose. That is the power of illumination. As we continue our chat at the Edge Steakhouse in Park City, Utah, David explains his 'meditration', entering a meditative state to concentrate his thoughts. This reflection helps him gauge his over-all well being and illuminates issues that he may not be facing. “I personally believe lifestyle is king. I do not live to work. I am authentic with the work that I do, and I start my day with a routine.” This matter-of-fact attitude helps David teach people to be honest with themselves, and follow his three key points: get real, be authentic, and be healthy. It's never too late to change, are you ready to realize your full potential? Find out how establishing a routine, making healthy choices, and living authentically have led to David Corbin being considered the mentor of mentors.

Did you know more women own businesses in Salt Lake City than anywhere else? Salt Lake City, or 'Silicone Slopes', is a gender equal, tech-focused city, where Todaysmama.com and SocialBoost.com Founder, Rachael Herrscher, began her entrepreneurial journey. Rachael describes how pivoting from a traditional print business to an online model helped her survive the 2008 economic crisis. We get some tips on how to build an online presence and avoid certain pitfalls in a world where everyone is scrambling for 'likes'. Speaking of pivoting, we turn our attention to a super-secret specialty burger, from Westgate Resort's Edge Steakhouse in beautiful Park City. Chef Wayne has concocted a delicious east-meets-west wagyu burger, broiled to perfection, and topped with truffle aioli, a sous vide lobster tail, béarnaise sauce, black truffle peelings, and caviar on a brioche bun. As Alan's taste buds are overjoyed by the amazing Edge Burger, we get some great advice for women looking to get into business and acquire funding. Rachael details how to craft the perfect pitch, obtain like-minded investors, and build your online tribe of influencers. Are you ready to grow, adapt and pivot in todays connected age? Watch now.

Skipio CEO, Nick Greer, and CMO, Randy Garn, explain how keeping a positive, open company atmosphere and holding 15 minute power meetings are keys to helping your employees grow just as much as your business. Randy stresses the importance of creating a learning environment that teaches employees to innovate, bringing new ideation to your company. We recognize the undeniable clout of face-to-face networking as we try a popular sandwich from Black's Sliders. Though technically not a burger, the delectable Scooter's Southern Fried Chicken Slider is topped simply with romaine lettuce and ranch dressing on a Tuscan bun. Randy and Nick stress the importance of nurturing organic business relationships. While technology is beneficial, it can never replace the power of genuine, human interactions. That's why Nick and Randy created Skipio, a platform that makes sending highly-personalized text messages to potential and current clients easy ! Learn how to step up your networking game with business partners and employees alike!

Football legend and motivational speaker, Rudy Ruettiger is an all-American hero whose story captured the hearts of millions in the 1993 Hollywood blockbuster, Rudy. How did he persevere through cumbersome dyslexia, bad grades, and disadvantageous stature to become a star player on Notre Dame's football team? Rudy shares how having a dream, what he calls 'the edge', sheer determination, and asking “why not” in the face of his critics got him where he is today. As we sink our teeth into the amazing grub from Black's Sliders' food truck at the historical Star Mill in Utah, we learn why courage is quite possibly the most important characteristic for those embarking on an entrepreneurial endeavor. Hundreds of thousands of businesses are started every year; to be successful leaders must embrace failure as an integral stepping stone to a prosperous future. Find out how your ambition, hope, and tenacity can inspire others to dream big as Rudy leaves us with two important lessons to carry into our business and personal lives.

Shark investor, brand consultant, motivational speaker, and author, Daymond John took the retail world by storm after launching FUBU with only $40 in start-up capital. This rags-to-riches journey wasn’t an overnight success story; Daymond persevered through a multitude of growing pains as he scaled his urban sportswear brand to a veritable fashion juggernaut. Never one to shy away from a new challenge, Daymond has invested in Bubba’s Boneless Ribs, a catering business featuring southern-style BBQ ribs made with patented food-processing method. Daymond discovered the mouth-watering ribs on an episode of ABC’s Shark Tank and has parlayed an appetizing new partnership with eminent fast-food brand, Carl’s Jr. Today, we devour a gourmet Carl’s Jr. Baby Back Rib Burger as Daymond brings Scott and Alan up to speed on his recent endeavors including InnerVation Lab and blueprint+co. Daymond teaches us how to break into an unfamiliar industry, surmount scaling issues with an inventory-dependent business model, build strategic partnerships, find mentors, and more.

From a journey to the International Space Station, to partying at the Oscars with Sir Elton John; luxury and adventure concierge service, The Bluefish, makes dreams come true for VIP clients. We sit down with the modern day Wizard of Oz and founder of The Bluefish, Steve Sims, at the historic Barney’s Beanery in Los Angeles. Steve started his career as a doorman arranging extravagant, bank-sponsored parties for affluent guests. The East London Irishman and master connector began monetizing his networking skills and The Bluefish was born. Before getting swept away in the mouth-watering bliss that is the Barney’s Cali Burger, Scott, Alan, and Steve discuss raising a family as an entrepreneur, staying authentic to your brand, and setting healthy boundaries with clients. Plus, we review the Samsung Galaxy Book 2-in1 PC with Windows 10 Professional and Samsung Flow technology. Get your new Galaxy Book today at SHI: https://aka.ms/samsunggb12/shi.

It’s time for a bite-sized piece of business wisdom! Welcome to the first edition of Business & Burgers Sliders with the Co-Founder of Simple Money Methods and Founder and CEO of The Healthy Primate, Kolby Kolibas. As we chomp on a delectable Silk Road Spicy Shrimp starter at the Westgate Resort Edge Steakhouse, we find out that Kolby leveraged short viral videos on social media to grow his online following from zero to over 1-million in less than a year. Wow! From coming up with striking content concepts, to standing up to online naysayers and Kolby’s secret success formula, learn how you can become a social media influencer. Plus, get details on the upcoming bucket-list event, Meltdown in the Desert 2, happening this June 24th-25th in Phoenix, Arizona. We’ll be there, will you?

Everyone wants to know how to achieve success, but not many people actively seek out those who have obtained it. Greg Reid, author of over 50 books, does. Greg has made it his life’s mission to help others succeed and find their purpose in the world. He is also the creator of Secret Knock, an exclusive event that brings together top achievers to share their wisdom. At the legendary Barney’s Beanery in West Hollywood, California, Greg shares with Scott and Alan the number one thing that holds people back from attaining their dreams: fear of criticism. What, he wonders, could people do if they didn’t worry about what others think? Around mouthfuls of Barney’s Ultimate Burger and Chili Cheese Fries, Greg tells the guys about stickability, the power to persevere and keep your eye on the prize. It’s essential to have stickability, but also a measure of flexibility when going after your heart’s desire. You never know when an unexpected opportunity will rise up and take you farther than you’ve ever dreamt.

On the last episode with Les Stroud, Scott and Alan learned some excellent business advice from the creator of Survivorman. This time, they’ll focus on the importance of technology and knowing how to use it to your benefit. Les explains that social media is just the digital version of a billboard - Knowing what you want the world to see and where to project your message is key to draw in a crowd. In order to keep your audience, however, content is king and authenticity is crucial. Learn more.

Calling all entrepreneurs out there – do you feel like you’re living in “survival-mode”? Documentary filmmaker, musician, entrepreneur, and host of Survivorman, Les Stroud, joins Scott and Alan at Climate City Brewing in Grants Pass, Oregon for two burgerlicious wonders; the Lambo Burger with Pommes Frites and Wagyu Burger with Cajun Tots. How did the rock n’ roller/outdoor adventurer achieve such acclaim and notoriety? Les identified his “base mission” early on – He wanted to connect people with nature through authentic, captivating storytelling. Always a calculated risk taker, Les offers business owners his top tools to get out of survival-mode and thrive in a competitive marketplace. Learn why you should start cold calling and discover how to stay true to your core compass.

Education hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years. Students sit at desks, listen to teachers lecture, copy down notes from the board – but does this still work? Scott Schwab says it doesn’t, and his mission is to change education as we know it....

What started as a hobby quickly grew into a multi-million dollar online business when Courtney Brown, CEO of Cents of Style, decided to harness the power of the stay-at-home mom. Courtney has found a way to break out of the traditional 9-5 business model without sacrificing growth - for the past 3 years the company has grown 200-300%! How does a company of 32 employees, most of whom are stay-at-home moms, achieve this kind of success? While devouring a side of tachos (tater-tot nachos) alongside the award-winning Ghost Burger (so named for the ghost pepper hiding in every bite), Courtney explains the struggle of admitting that motherhood isn’t the be-all end-all, finding fulfillment without sacrificing family, and navigating a male-dominated profession. Join us in the beautiful ski town of Park City, Utah as we take a bite out of business with an amazing and empowering entrepreneur.

No one is born knowing how to dance, or draw, or run a business. All skill is acquired and, with enough diligence, mastered. World-renowned tattoo artist, Jeff Gogue, spent years searching for his niche before stumbling upon tattooing. An ambitious and hard-working soul from age 13 on, Jeff grew up feeling that limitations had been placed on him due to his circumstances, and he yearned to escape those bonds. From selling t-shirts, to trying his hand at fine art, Jeff searched for that one thing that would propel him into the realm of successful entrepreneurs. In the beginning, tattooing looked easy. As Jeff soon found out, a lot of labor goes into any enterprise before it becomes effortless. Between mouthfuls of the Bi-Animal Burger at The Haul in Grants Pass, Oregon where one of his Off the Map Tattoo shops is located, Jeff recounts how difficult it was to come to the realization that one person cannot do everything. Just as the old adage “it takes a village” states, you are just one part of a whole. Master what you are good at, and bring in others to support your weak spots. Above all, Jeff says, stay true to yourself, give your all, and have the courage to face the outcome, whatever it may be.

After years of honing their craft as master salesmen, Sam Khorramian and Oliver Graf have turned the business of real estate on its head by introducing a brokerage that not only lets agents keep 100% of their commission, but also provides 24/7 support. At Big Block Realty, the agents are the customers, and the customers are treated like family. Clearly, this all-new business model is working! Big Block Realty has been named San Diego’s Best Real Estate Brokerage four years running, and recently landed #26 on the Inc 500. While munching on the epitome of comfort food (a tantalizing Mac ’N’ Cheeseburger) at Grub Burger Bar, Sam and Oliver give us their three tips on what to do when an enterprise goes south, and how you can turn your vision into a reality.

From selling merch out of his van on the sunny shores of Southern California, to creating a billion dollar international fashion brand, UGG Founder, Brian Smith, embarked on a long road to reimagine advertising and intuitively reach savvy consumers. This crazy Aussie came to the west coast in search of the next big business opportunity to take back home. Instead, he discovered a missing staple of surf culture, sheepskin boots, and pivoted his business model to imported goods. As we now know, this fashion trend would sweep the nation - but it didn’t start out that way… After sinking his teeth into a mouthwatering Lockhart Legend at Grub Burger Bar (complete with beer-battered onion rings), Brian relives those first few years of rejection, slow growth, and at last a breakthrough! His epiphany? Authenticity breeds success. Once that lesson had been learned, UGG blossomed into the global phenomenon it is today. Now, Brian lives by this credo: Feast upon uncertainty, fatten upon disappointment, invigorate in the presence of difficulties, and enthuse over apparent defeat. Learn how you can turn struggle into success.

After fracturing both knees and needing multiple leg surgeries, 22x Ironman triathlete and businessman, Mitch Thrower, used his passion for athletics to propel his entrepreneurial journey. He created and sold Triathlete Magazine before launching events.com, a powerful software as a service (SaaS) platform with intuitive tools to take the stress out of event planning and boost profit margins. In between happy chomps of Grub Burger Bar’s Jive Turkey and Guacapotle burgers, we tackle a wide range of business advice including; selecting the right partner, sourcing capital, addressing complicated communication issues, and more. Plus, Mitch says this secret formula, RRHMLMR x MDA, is what you need to create a modern company with mega earning potential. Watch to learn more.

We’re back at Quinn’s Pub for another round of Seattle’s most unique burgers. Chef Scott whips up a Korean version of Quinn’s Signature Burger, and joining to help us devour this ginger-infused delight is Jim Brisimitzis, General Manager of the Microsoft Startup Program. He and his team work on finding a better way for Microsoft customers to deploy cloud solutions for their business. Microsoft offers tools for entrepreneurs with BizSpark, which gives access to a cloud based software for three years, and mentorship throughout the process from ideation to execution. Help is even available for the funding phase through Microsoft Accelerator and Microsoft Ventures Fund. If you're considering launching a new business in 2017, this episode is for you! Find out all the tools available to help you succeed.

With an IQ of 197, Walter “Scorpion” O’Brien has the 5th highest intelligence in the world. After hacking into NASA on a lark, Walter was offered a job as a government contractor solving for high-level cyber security risks. Today, the genius hacker is a multi-millionaire who continues his work as Founder and CEO of Scorpion Computer Services employing the brightest minds and best communicators around the globe. We catch up with Walter at Cassell’s Hamburgers in Los Angeles where Chef Christian prepares the mouthwatering B’fast Burger. Tune in for simple tips to minimize cyber threats for your small business.

Today we feast at Los Angeles hot spot, Cassell’s Hamburgers, with millennial rainmaker, Dan Fleyshman. Dan earned his way into the record books as history’s youngest founder of a publicly traded company after betting his college savings to trademark the catchphrase, “Who’s Your Daddy”. 10 years later, Dan was on to his next entrepreneurial endeavor launching Victory Poker, third largest online poker site among 550+ competitors. Today, Dan serves as mentor and angel investor to over 24 companies and charitable organizations including Model Citizen Fund. Tune in for Dan’s failsafe 5-step plan to craft to ultimate elevator pitch.

For many entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get locked into a startup state of mind (and the instability that goes with it). It’s time to break those tethers, friends! Outsourced Chief Strategy Officer and lifelong entrepreneur, Aaron Scott Young, lays out his recipe to build a business that works hard for you so that you aren’t a slave to the daily grind. Tune in for a veritable how-to guide on conquering challenging and often unpredictable obstacles, measuring performance to boost productivity, and selecting the right gear to stay connected with critical business components. (Our very own Scott Duffy and Alan Taylor trust the HP Elite x2 2-in-1). Plus, don’t miss out on a Business & Burgers first where we sample three delectable PONO Burger creations.