https://simplecast.com Conversations on Startups Easy, entertaining and informative 15-30 minute conversations on what new entrepreneurs should think about and do when launching a new venture. Long-time friends US-based Douglas Ross, author of SPARK CLICK GO and Canada-based Glenn Suart, founder of Today's Great Idea share their knowledge and experience to help you avoid the mistakes they and others have made. 2022 Conversations on Startups, Suart Enterprises Inc. and D Ross & Associates, LLC en Mon, 15 May 2023 05:05:00 +0000 Mon, 15 May 2023 05:05:11 +0000 https://conversationsonstartups.com Conversations on Startups https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/4606a882-8887-446d-9774-9ebf346d86dc/acb9214a-2ef7-4c94-9ffd-0b102789a39f/3000x3000/screen-shot-2022-07-28-at-6-25-55-am.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://conversationsonstartups.com episodic Easy, entertaining and informative 15-30 minute conversations on what new entrepreneurs should think about and do when launching a new venture. Long-time friends US-based Douglas Ross, author of SPARK CLICK GO and Canada-based Glenn Suart, founder of Today's Great Idea share their knowledge and experience to help you avoid the mistakes they and others have made. Glenn Suart, Douglas Ross no https://feeds.simplecast.com/3VcSowBW startups, great ideas, ideas, spark click go, today's great ideas Glenn Suart and Douglas Ross go@todaysgreatidea.com 87c709d2-4b3e-429b-a7a4-e7f1bf86e246 Reflections on the Series WHEW. 36 Episodes. A marathon. From Partners to Funding, from Customer Needs to Design, to Standing Out. As we look back on almost two years of production we say, Holy crap, man, good thing we got 'er done before ChatGPT stole our idea. And now that we've laid down these tracks, and bared our souls to the world, we're looking for a slow burn as these episodes - our body of work - steadily rise to rest among the exalted creative works in the startup genre.

If you enjoyed this first series, tell the world. Btw, you can listen and relisten to any of our episodes ad free (we think) wherever you listen to your podcasts - and not only on Amazon Music, but on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podcruncher, etc, etc...

A big shout out to all who worked tirelessly on the production of this series.  

And much gratitude to you, our treasured listeners, wherever you may be in the world and wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey. We're sending you good vibes.

Be well and prosper. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/reflections-on-the-series-E_CrNWlE WHEW. 36 Episodes. A marathon. From Partners to Funding, from Customer Needs to Design, to Standing Out. As we look back on almost two years of production we say, Holy crap, man, good thing we got 'er done before ChatGPT stole our idea. And now that we've laid down these tracks, and bared our souls to the world, we're looking for a slow burn as these episodes - our body of work - steadily rise to rest among the exalted creative works in the startup genre.

If you enjoyed this first series, tell the world. Btw, you can listen and relisten to any of our episodes ad free (we think) wherever you listen to your podcasts - and not only on Amazon Music, but on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podcruncher, etc, etc...

A big shout out to all who worked tirelessly on the production of this series.  

And much gratitude to you, our treasured listeners, wherever you may be in the world and wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey. We're sending you good vibes.

Be well and prosper. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Reflections on the Series Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:05:34 WHEW. 36 Episodes. A marathon. From Partners to Funding, from Customer Needs to Design, to Standing Out. As we look back on almost two years of production we say, Holy crap man, good thing we got 'er done before ChatGPT stole our idea. And now that we've laid down these tracks, and bared our souls to the world, we're looking for a slow burn as this series steadily rises to take its place among the other exalted works in the startup genre. If you enjoyed this first series, tell the world. Btw, you can listen and relisten to any of our episodes ad free (we think) wherever you listen to your podcasts - and not only on Amazon Music, but on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podcruncher, etc, etc... A big shout out to all who worked tirelessly on the production of this series. And much gratitude to you, our treasured listeners, wherever you may be in the world and wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey. We're sending you good vibes. Be well and prosper. WHEW. 36 Episodes. A marathon. From Partners to Funding, from Customer Needs to Design, to Standing Out. As we look back on almost two years of production we say, Holy crap man, good thing we got 'er done before ChatGPT stole our idea. And now that we've laid down these tracks, and bared our souls to the world, we're looking for a slow burn as this series steadily rises to take its place among the other exalted works in the startup genre. If you enjoyed this first series, tell the world. Btw, you can listen and relisten to any of our episodes ad free (we think) wherever you listen to your podcasts - and not only on Amazon Music, but on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podcruncher, etc, etc... A big shout out to all who worked tirelessly on the production of this series. And much gratitude to you, our treasured listeners, wherever you may be in the world and wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey. We're sending you good vibes. Be well and prosper. startups, entrepreneurship no bonus fa01f59f-b686-46a0-a6a7-ef8e3ed064ed 36 - Standing Out Here it is. The attention economy is alive and well and that's why we wanted to chew on some ideas around how to stand out in a world of plenty. Ideas that go beyond the obvious methods - ok, we forget some of the more obvious methods like being excellent on some dimension that customers value, or will come to value. Our bad. Instead of hitting the perfectly pitched baseballs, we decided to go for original and imaginative ideas. Some of those might cue you to a good idea. You never know.  So, good for us.  

Oh, and oops, almost forgot, this is the last episode in this first series. If you want more, go directly to episode 1 or to your favorite topics and hit the big PLAY button. Do not pass GO.  

As we wrap up this series, a big shout of thanks to our listeners wherever you are in the world. We've enjoyed meeting you here on your entrepreneurial journey and we hope this series helped your progress on that journey.

All the best with your ventures.  

Be well and prosper.  

Doug and Glenn

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/36-standing-out-iq9SFcZo Here it is. The attention economy is alive and well and that's why we wanted to chew on some ideas around how to stand out in a world of plenty. Ideas that go beyond the obvious methods - ok, we forget some of the more obvious methods like being excellent on some dimension that customers value, or will come to value. Our bad. Instead of hitting the perfectly pitched baseballs, we decided to go for original and imaginative ideas. Some of those might cue you to a good idea. You never know.  So, good for us.  

Oh, and oops, almost forgot, this is the last episode in this first series. If you want more, go directly to episode 1 or to your favorite topics and hit the big PLAY button. Do not pass GO.  

As we wrap up this series, a big shout of thanks to our listeners wherever you are in the world. We've enjoyed meeting you here on your entrepreneurial journey and we hope this series helped your progress on that journey.

All the best with your ventures.  

Be well and prosper.  

Doug and Glenn

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 36 - Standing Out Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:22:38 Here it is. The attention economy is alive and well and that's why we wanted to chew on some ideas around how to stand out in a world of plenty. Ideas that go beyond the obvious methods - ok, we forget some of the more obvious methods like being excellent on some dimension that customers value, or will come to value. Our bad. Instead of hitting the perfectly pitched baseballs, we decided to go for original and imaginative ideas. Some of those might cue you to a good idea. You never know. So, good for us. Oh, and oops, almost forgot, this is the last episode in this first series. If you want more, go directly to episode 1 or to your favorite topics and hit the big PLAY button. Do not pass GO. As we wrap up this series, a big shout of thanks to our listeners wherever you are in the world. We've enjoyed meeting you here on your entrepreneurial journey and we hope this series helped your progress on that journey. All the best with your ventures. Be well and prosper. Doug and Glenn Here it is. The attention economy is alive and well and that's why we wanted to chew on some ideas around how to stand out in a world of plenty. Ideas that go beyond the obvious methods - ok, we forget some of the more obvious methods like being excellent on some dimension that customers value, or will come to value. Our bad. Instead of hitting the perfectly pitched baseballs, we decided to go for original and imaginative ideas. Some of those might cue you to a good idea. You never know. So, good for us. Oh, and oops, almost forgot, this is the last episode in this first series. If you want more, go directly to episode 1 or to your favorite topics and hit the big PLAY button. Do not pass GO. As we wrap up this series, a big shout of thanks to our listeners wherever you are in the world. We've enjoyed meeting you here on your entrepreneurial journey and we hope this series helped your progress on that journey. All the best with your ventures. Be well and prosper. Doug and Glenn imaginative startup ideas, startups, original startup ideas, positioning, entrepreneurship, how to make your startup stand out, differentiating your business, the attention economy no full 355d17fd-8619-43f9-8ab5-9507d270d2f6 35 - On Crises Out of crisis, comes opportunity. Sometimes. But better to avoid a crisis altogether if possible, and also better to have a plan (or even a first step of a plan) if you do face a crisis, as many entrepreneurs will. Prepare and predict. Do a pre-mortem. Mitigate risks. Activate your plan and if that fails, be nimble. Whatever you do, do the right thing to keep your customers, employees and those in the blast zone safe. Get that right and you may just save the business and live to fight another day. It's boot camp time so jump on over to the obstacle course with Doug and Glenn for another episode of Conversations on Startups.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 8 May 2023 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/35-on-crises-cWV0cAXT Out of crisis, comes opportunity. Sometimes. But better to avoid a crisis altogether if possible, and also better to have a plan (or even a first step of a plan) if you do face a crisis, as many entrepreneurs will. Prepare and predict. Do a pre-mortem. Mitigate risks. Activate your plan and if that fails, be nimble. Whatever you do, do the right thing to keep your customers, employees and those in the blast zone safe. Get that right and you may just save the business and live to fight another day. It's boot camp time so jump on over to the obstacle course with Doug and Glenn for another episode of Conversations on Startups.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 35 - On Crises Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:23:44 Out of crisis, comes opportunity. Sometimes. But better to avoid a crisis altogether if possible, and also better to have a plan (or even a first step of a plan) if you do face a crisis, as many entrepreneurs will. Prepare and predict. Do a pre-mortem. Mitigate risks. Activate your plan and if that fails, be nimble. Whatever you do, do the right thing to keep your customers, employees and those in the blast zone safe. Get that right and you may just save the business and live to fight another day. It's boot camp time so jump on over to the obstacle course with Doug and Glenn for another episode of Conversations on Startups. Out of crisis, comes opportunity. Sometimes. But better to avoid a crisis altogether if possible, and also better to have a plan (or even a first step of a plan) if you do face a crisis, as many entrepreneurs will. Prepare and predict. Do a pre-mortem. Mitigate risks. Activate your plan and if that fails, be nimble. Whatever you do, do the right thing to keep your customers, employees and those in the blast zone safe. Get that right and you may just save the business and live to fight another day. It's boot camp time so jump on over to the obstacle course with Doug and Glenn for another episode of Conversations on Startups. startup pre-mortem, startups, crisis management, entrepreneurship, startup crises management, opportunities in a crisis no full 2a6a676d-f041-492c-bd17-22e07cf03731 34 - The Right Idea How do you know if your business is the right idea for the market, for the times, for you?  

That's a critical judgement to make since you will be spending so much time on whatever business idea you decide to pursue, you might as well make it worth your while.

Listen in as  Doug and Glenn kick the can around on this essential choice. Let's call it, The Entrepreneur's Dilemma.  

They've given this some thought and worked hard so they're sure to deliver what you need, when and where you need it. How great is that?

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 1 May 2023 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/34-the-right-idea-ufB51ebf How do you know if your business is the right idea for the market, for the times, for you?  

That's a critical judgement to make since you will be spending so much time on whatever business idea you decide to pursue, you might as well make it worth your while.

Listen in as  Doug and Glenn kick the can around on this essential choice. Let's call it, The Entrepreneur's Dilemma.  

They've given this some thought and worked hard so they're sure to deliver what you need, when and where you need it. How great is that?

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 34 - The Right Idea Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:22:15 How do you know if your business is the right idea for the market, for the times, for you? That's a critical judgement to make since you will be spending so much time on whatever business idea you decide to pursue, you might as well make it worth your while. Listen in as Doug and Glenn kick the can around on this essential choice. Let's call it, The Entrepreneur's Dilemma. They've given this some thought and worked hard so they're sure to deliver what you need, when and where you need it. How great is that? How do you know if your business is the right idea for the market, for the times, for you? That's a critical judgement to make since you will be spending so much time on whatever business idea you decide to pursue, you might as well make it worth your while. Listen in as Doug and Glenn kick the can around on this essential choice. Let's call it, The Entrepreneur's Dilemma. They've given this some thought and worked hard so they're sure to deliver what you need, when and where you need it. How great is that? startups, today's great idea, entrepreneurship, spark click go, choosing a startup idea no full 18eaf3fd-ca10-4865-9568-526ed89eeb12 33 - Location Location, location, location. It’s not just true for real estate, it's also true for Monopoly. And, it's a critical choice entrepreneur's like you will need to make.

In this episode you'll meet an enterprising fellow named Elliot who managed to parlay what seemed like a non-starter of a location into paying off his mortgage with a groovy 3 day business venture, man. And it was completely legal - we think.

Faced with choosing a location? Here's a recipe. Take an array of factors into account then weigh the benefits and the costs - in that order, then make your choice. Easy, peasy. Get on main street. Think about the supply of talent and where you can attract funding. Or why not locate the BRAINS (design / R&D) in one place and the BODY in another (manufacturing & distribution)?

Doug and Glenn settle into a nice spot for this conversation so, come on over and join the fun - this spot's got a great view and plenty of room.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, glenn suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/33-location-q5jHOfxY Location, location, location. It’s not just true for real estate, it's also true for Monopoly. And, it's a critical choice entrepreneur's like you will need to make.

In this episode you'll meet an enterprising fellow named Elliot who managed to parlay what seemed like a non-starter of a location into paying off his mortgage with a groovy 3 day business venture, man. And it was completely legal - we think.

Faced with choosing a location? Here's a recipe. Take an array of factors into account then weigh the benefits and the costs - in that order, then make your choice. Easy, peasy. Get on main street. Think about the supply of talent and where you can attract funding. Or why not locate the BRAINS (design / R&D) in one place and the BODY in another (manufacturing & distribution)?

Doug and Glenn settle into a nice spot for this conversation so, come on over and join the fun - this spot's got a great view and plenty of room.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 33 - Location Doug Ross, glenn suart 00:24:56 Location, location, location. It’s not just true for real estate, it's also true for Monopoly. And, it's a critical choice entrepreneur's like you will need to make. In this episode you'll meet an enterprising fellow named Elliot who managed to parlay what seemed like a non-starter of a location into paying off his mortgage with a groovy 3 day business venture, man. And it was completely legal - we think. Faced with choosing a location? Here's a recipe. Take an array of factors into account then weigh the benefits and the costs - in that order, then make your choice. Easy, peasy. Get on main street. Think about the supply of talent and where you can attract funding. Or why not locate the BRAINS (design / R&D) in one place and the BODY in another (manufacturing & distribution)? Doug and Glenn settle into a nice spot for this conversation so, come on over and join the fun - this spot's got a great view and plenty of room. Location, location, location. It’s not just true for real estate, it's also true for Monopoly. And, it's a critical choice entrepreneur's like you will need to make. In this episode you'll meet an enterprising fellow named Elliot who managed to parlay what seemed like a non-starter of a location into paying off his mortgage with a groovy 3 day business venture, man. And it was completely legal - we think. Faced with choosing a location? Here's a recipe. Take an array of factors into account then weigh the benefits and the costs - in that order, then make your choice. Easy, peasy. Get on main street. Think about the supply of talent and where you can attract funding. Or why not locate the BRAINS (design / R&D) in one place and the BODY in another (manufacturing & distribution)? Doug and Glenn settle into a nice spot for this conversation so, come on over and join the fun - this spot's got a great view and plenty of room. startups, location incentives for startups, entrepreneurship, silicon valley, talent hubs, startup location no full d74aa140-7732-43d8-a387-99c7583da76b 32 - Startup Movies What’s the best kind of learning? If your answer was The kind that’s fun, then you'll want to join Doug and Glenn as they talk about notable, and since they're movies and streamers, somewhat fun shows that have taken on the Startup genre, putting entrepreneurs in the hero seat. Movies like Tesla – no, not about the car, about the man - the inventor of A/C current. The Founder featuring the character of Roy Kroc. The Social Network. The Steve Jobs movie. Startup, the streaming series with Martin Freeman. The 2022 biopic, Elvis and even Michael J. Fox’s The Secret of My Success.

Some of the lessons / fun(!) from these movies:  

It's not enough to have the idea, you have to rally people to your cause and execute. (Tesla)

It’s important to know which business you’re in. (McDonalds)

Make sure you know with whom you’re getting into bed with before you do so. (Startup)  

Trust but verify. (Elvis)

You have to collaborate – fill in the skill gaps – to succeed. (Tesla, again)

So, grab your popcorn and [soda] pop and join us! Afterall, you've had a hard day. So sit back, listen and enjoy as Doug and Glenn play Roger & Ebert in this unusual episode of Conversations on Startups.  

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/32-startup-movies-eGZIdd4b What’s the best kind of learning? If your answer was The kind that’s fun, then you'll want to join Doug and Glenn as they talk about notable, and since they're movies and streamers, somewhat fun shows that have taken on the Startup genre, putting entrepreneurs in the hero seat. Movies like Tesla – no, not about the car, about the man - the inventor of A/C current. The Founder featuring the character of Roy Kroc. The Social Network. The Steve Jobs movie. Startup, the streaming series with Martin Freeman. The 2022 biopic, Elvis and even Michael J. Fox’s The Secret of My Success.

Some of the lessons / fun(!) from these movies:  

It's not enough to have the idea, you have to rally people to your cause and execute. (Tesla)

It’s important to know which business you’re in. (McDonalds)

Make sure you know with whom you’re getting into bed with before you do so. (Startup)  

Trust but verify. (Elvis)

You have to collaborate – fill in the skill gaps – to succeed. (Tesla, again)

So, grab your popcorn and [soda] pop and join us! Afterall, you've had a hard day. So sit back, listen and enjoy as Doug and Glenn play Roger & Ebert in this unusual episode of Conversations on Startups.  

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 32 - Startup Movies Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:22:22 What’s the best kind of learning? If your answer was The kind that’s fun, then you'll want to join Doug and Glenn as they talk about notable, and since they're movies and streamers, somewhat fun shows that have taken on the Startup genre, putting entrepreneurs in the hero seat. Movies like Tesla – no, not about the car, about the man - the inventor of A/C current. The Founder featuring the character of Roy Kroc. The Social Network. The Steve Jobs movie. Startup, the streaming series with Martin Freeman. The 2022 biopic, Elvis and even Michael J. Fox’s The Secret of My Success. Some of the lessons / fun(!) from these movies: It's not enough to have the idea, you have to rally people to your cause and execute. (Tesla) It’s important to know which business you’re in. (McDonalds) Make sure you know with whom you’re getting into bed with before you do so. (Startup) Trust but verify. (Elvis) You have to collaborate – fill in the skill gaps – to succeed. (Tesla, again) So, grab your popcorn and [soda] pop and join us! Afterall, you've had a hard day. So sit back, listen and enjoy as Doug and Glenn play Roger & Ebert in this unusual episode of Conversations on Startups. What’s the best kind of learning? If your answer was The kind that’s fun, then you'll want to join Doug and Glenn as they talk about notable, and since they're movies and streamers, somewhat fun shows that have taken on the Startup genre, putting entrepreneurs in the hero seat. Movies like Tesla – no, not about the car, about the man - the inventor of A/C current. The Founder featuring the character of Roy Kroc. The Social Network. The Steve Jobs movie. Startup, the streaming series with Martin Freeman. The 2022 biopic, Elvis and even Michael J. Fox’s The Secret of My Success. Some of the lessons / fun(!) from these movies: It's not enough to have the idea, you have to rally people to your cause and execute. (Tesla) It’s important to know which business you’re in. (McDonalds) Make sure you know with whom you’re getting into bed with before you do so. (Startup) Trust but verify. (Elvis) You have to collaborate – fill in the skill gaps – to succeed. (Tesla, again) So, grab your popcorn and [soda] pop and join us! Afterall, you've had a hard day. So sit back, listen and enjoy as Doug and Glenn play Roger & Ebert in this unusual episode of Conversations on Startups. startups, winklevoss, the social network, the founder movie, startup movies, entrepreneurship, tesla the movie, startup cautionary tales, the secret of my success movie, elvis the movie no full d391e0da-cfd4-4932-ab61-981fdd928302 31 - Customer Acquisition Think about this with your first customer. Does your first customer have the gravitas – the gravitational pull – to attract other customers to your business like the one George, whom you'll meet in this episode, got his velvet hooks into for his first customer? Seems like an apt metaphor for what you’re looking for. Something that grabs customers and brings them into your business from the get go, helps them get whatever job done that they need doing, and yet is soft enough to do no harm. So, come aboard with Doug and Glenn and enjoy the ride into space with them on this episode of Conversations on Startups.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/31-customer-acquisition-_akAe_oG Think about this with your first customer. Does your first customer have the gravitas – the gravitational pull – to attract other customers to your business like the one George, whom you'll meet in this episode, got his velvet hooks into for his first customer? Seems like an apt metaphor for what you’re looking for. Something that grabs customers and brings them into your business from the get go, helps them get whatever job done that they need doing, and yet is soft enough to do no harm. So, come aboard with Doug and Glenn and enjoy the ride into space with them on this episode of Conversations on Startups.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 31 - Customer Acquisition Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:20:03 Think about this with your first customer. Does your first customer have the gravitas – the gravitational pull – to attract other customers to your business like the one George, whom you'll meet in this episode, got his velvet hooks into for his first customer? Seems like an apt metaphor for what you’re looking for. Something that grabs customers and brings them into your business from the get go, helps them get whatever job done that they need doing, and yet is soft enough to do no harm. So, come aboard with Doug and Glenn and enjoy the ride into space with them on this episode of Conversations on Startups. Think about this with your first customer. Does your first customer have the gravitas – the gravitational pull – to attract other customers to your business like the one George, whom you'll meet in this episode, got his velvet hooks into for his first customer? Seems like an apt metaphor for what you’re looking for. Something that grabs customers and brings them into your business from the get go, helps them get whatever job done that they need doing, and yet is soft enough to do no harm. So, come aboard with Doug and Glenn and enjoy the ride into space with them on this episode of Conversations on Startups. startups, entrepreneurship, startup first customer, customer acquisition, marquee customer no full 868fa679-1d89-438e-abe8-b49f0064d534 30 - Customer Value Doug and Glenn get a bit wonky in this one, so skip this episode if you don’t like math, especially division. As the saying goes, “never play poker with someone who says they don’t like math.” Do they say that? Doesn’t matter. What matters is what the customer says matters, and how they measure those things that matter, matters. Like the value of a beer. So, pull up a chair, get your headphones on and join us for math class. Trust us, it’ll be better than a class from a mad inventor who scalded, burned and made himself bleed to prove the value of his soothing balm to gasping crowds of would-be customers.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 3 Apr 2023 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/30-customer-value-cZ3HQlDo Doug and Glenn get a bit wonky in this one, so skip this episode if you don’t like math, especially division. As the saying goes, “never play poker with someone who says they don’t like math.” Do they say that? Doesn’t matter. What matters is what the customer says matters, and how they measure those things that matter, matters. Like the value of a beer. So, pull up a chair, get your headphones on and join us for math class. Trust us, it’ll be better than a class from a mad inventor who scalded, burned and made himself bleed to prove the value of his soothing balm to gasping crowds of would-be customers.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 30 - Customer Value Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:23:03 Doug and Glenn get a bit wonky in this one, so skip this episode if you don’t like math, especially division. As the saying goes, “never play poker with someone who says they don’t like math.” Do they say that? Doesn’t matter. What matters is what the customer says matters, and how they measure those things that matter, matters. Like the value of a beer. So, pull up a chair, get your headphones on and join us for math class. Trust us, it’ll be better than a class from a mad inventor who scalded, burned and made himself bleed to prove the value of his soothing balm to gasping crowds of would-be customers. Doug and Glenn get a bit wonky in this one, so skip this episode if you don’t like math, especially division. As the saying goes, “never play poker with someone who says they don’t like math.” Do they say that? Doesn’t matter. What matters is what the customer says matters, and how they measure those things that matter, matters. Like the value of a beer. So, pull up a chair, get your headphones on and join us for math class. Trust us, it’ll be better than a class from a mad inventor who scalded, burned and made himself bleed to prove the value of his soothing balm to gasping crowds of would-be customers. startups, entrepreneurship, customer value no full b2f17f95-dfa6-4caa-9301-657e3a87fbe8 29 - Customer Needs See that? That’s an invisible bubble hanging over your target customer’s head – the cartoon kind of bubble that says what he or she’s really thinking about when you are trying to figure out his or her needs. And if you listen well and keep asking why (?) you might just find out what those needs are. And, if the customer you thought would love your business idea doesn’t - maybe he or she is the wrong customer – so keep looking. You never know who might be willing to pay you for packaging air. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/29-customer-needs-DZ8J82s0 See that? That’s an invisible bubble hanging over your target customer’s head – the cartoon kind of bubble that says what he or she’s really thinking about when you are trying to figure out his or her needs. And if you listen well and keep asking why (?) you might just find out what those needs are. And, if the customer you thought would love your business idea doesn’t - maybe he or she is the wrong customer – so keep looking. You never know who might be willing to pay you for packaging air. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 29 - Customer Needs Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:19:57 See that? That’s an invisible bubble hanging over your target customer’s head – the cartoon kind of bubble that says what he or she’s really thinking about when you are trying to figure out his or her needs. And if you listen well and keep asking why (?) you might just find out what those needs are. And, if the customer you thought would love your business idea doesn’t - maybe he or she is the wrong customer – so keep looking. You never know who might be willing to pay you for packaging air. See that? That’s an invisible bubble hanging over your target customer’s head – the cartoon kind of bubble that says what he or she’s really thinking about when you are trying to figure out his or her needs. And if you listen well and keep asking why (?) you might just find out what those needs are. And, if the customer you thought would love your business idea doesn’t - maybe he or she is the wrong customer – so keep looking. You never know who might be willing to pay you for packaging air. startups, customer needs, entrepreneurship, customer research no full c01b8a76-56bd-4202-b080-d1dc7b565b62 28 - Decision Making Sometimes letting go of what you think is valuable to the market is the best decision you can make. It can free you up to look at the world the way a customer looks at it. Doug and Glenn double down on gettin' real clear about the problem you are trying to solve, and then attacking it with some sort of simple process. As you’ll hear in this episode, getting the perspective right and combining data with human judgement has made the difference between a No Go and a Hey, Let's Go for folks who’ve made a dent in our culture in the past. So, what are you waiting for? Why not hit that GIANT play button right NOW.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

 

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/28-decision-making-pCl4y3iU Sometimes letting go of what you think is valuable to the market is the best decision you can make. It can free you up to look at the world the way a customer looks at it. Doug and Glenn double down on gettin' real clear about the problem you are trying to solve, and then attacking it with some sort of simple process. As you’ll hear in this episode, getting the perspective right and combining data with human judgement has made the difference between a No Go and a Hey, Let's Go for folks who’ve made a dent in our culture in the past. So, what are you waiting for? Why not hit that GIANT play button right NOW.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

 

]]> 28 - Decision Making Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:19:13 Sometimes letting go of what you think is valuable to the market is the best decision you can make. It can free you up to look at the world the way a customer looks at it. Doug and Glenn double down on gettin' real clear about the problem you are trying to solve, and then attacking it with some sort of simple process. As you’ll hear in this episode, getting the perspective right and combining data with human judgement has made the difference between a No Go and a Hey, Let's Go for folks who’ve made a dent in our culture in the past. So, what are you waiting for? Why not hit that GIANT play button right NOW. Sometimes letting go of what you think is valuable to the market is the best decision you can make. It can free you up to look at the world the way a customer looks at it. Doug and Glenn double down on gettin' real clear about the problem you are trying to solve, and then attacking it with some sort of simple process. As you’ll hear in this episode, getting the perspective right and combining data with human judgement has made the difference between a No Go and a Hey, Let's Go for folks who’ve made a dent in our culture in the past. So, what are you waiting for? Why not hit that GIANT play button right NOW. startups, entrepreneurship, decision making no full d7ab6b96-d080-488d-9cfe-6e7f03f340f1 27 - Building Community Ever heard of The Safer Way? No, The Safer Way is not a euphemism for the rhythm birth control method, it’s the original name of a now well-known grocery store whose community came together to help the founders get back on their feet after disaster struck. Pretty amazing - customers coming to your rescue. Imagine how meaningful that would have been to the founders in that situation. For some founders, fostering a community has been great for business and for some, simply more fun.  So, pull up and chair, listen in and find out the name of our mystery store – and much more – in this, another friendly episode of Conversations on Startups with Doug and Glenn.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

 

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/27-building-community-9jlPD0TA Ever heard of The Safer Way? No, The Safer Way is not a euphemism for the rhythm birth control method, it’s the original name of a now well-known grocery store whose community came together to help the founders get back on their feet after disaster struck. Pretty amazing - customers coming to your rescue. Imagine how meaningful that would have been to the founders in that situation. For some founders, fostering a community has been great for business and for some, simply more fun.  So, pull up and chair, listen in and find out the name of our mystery store – and much more – in this, another friendly episode of Conversations on Startups with Doug and Glenn.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

 

]]> 27 - Building Community Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:22:39 Ever heard of The Safer Way? No, The Safer Way is not a euphemism for the rhythm birth control method, it’s the original name of a now well-known grocery store whose community came together to help the founders get back on their feet after disaster struck. Pretty amazing - customers coming to your rescue. Imagine how meaningful that would have been to the founders in that situation. For some founders fostering a community has been great for business and for some, simply more fun. So, pull up a chair, listen in and find out the name of our mystery store – and much more – in this, another friendly episode of Conversations on Startups with Doug and Glenn. Ever heard of The Safer Way? No, The Safer Way is not a euphemism for the rhythm birth control method, it’s the original name of a now well-known grocery store whose community came together to help the founders get back on their feet after disaster struck. Pretty amazing - customers coming to your rescue. Imagine how meaningful that would have been to the founders in that situation. For some founders fostering a community has been great for business and for some, simply more fun. So, pull up a chair, listen in and find out the name of our mystery store – and much more – in this, another friendly episode of Conversations on Startups with Doug and Glenn. startups, entrepreneurship, building community no full d958c54b-b1c1-4add-8d47-c0320c4afc0a 26 - Rethink Everything How fast are we humans at change? Turns out, pretty fast. Did you know that companies adopted technology twenty-five times faster during the recent pandemic vs before? That feat proves we can be nimble when pressed. Adapting to change is a great muscle to flex even during smooth sailing, ‘cause more change is goin’ come. If you’re an existing business owner this episode might just get you to rethink everything – to look at the world as it is today – to look at it like a startup founder.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

 

]]> Mon, 6 Mar 2023 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Glenn Suart, Doug Ross) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/26-rethink-everything-ZbndYKEI How fast are we humans at change? Turns out, pretty fast. Did you know that companies adopted technology twenty-five times faster during the recent pandemic vs before? That feat proves we can be nimble when pressed. Adapting to change is a great muscle to flex even during smooth sailing, ‘cause more change is goin’ come. If you’re an existing business owner this episode might just get you to rethink everything – to look at the world as it is today – to look at it like a startup founder.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

 

]]> 26 - Rethink Everything Glenn Suart, Doug Ross 00:24:04 How fast are we humans at change? Turns out, pretty fast. Did you know that companies adopted technology twenty-five times faster during the recent pandemic vs before? That feat proves we can be nimble when pressed. Adapting to change is a great muscle to flex even during smooth sailing, ‘cause more change is goin’ come. If you’re an existing business owner this episode might just get you to rethink everything – to look at the world as it is today – to look at it like a startup founder. How fast are we humans at change? Turns out, pretty fast. Did you know that companies adopted technology twenty-five times faster during the recent pandemic vs before? That feat proves we can be nimble when pressed. Adapting to change is a great muscle to flex even during smooth sailing, ‘cause more change is goin’ come. If you’re an existing business owner this episode might just get you to rethink everything – to look at the world as it is today – to look at it like a startup founder. startups, entrepreneurship, startup adaptability no full 6c53c5a5-bc41-4fec-9517-8c9a7315435c 25 - Team Motivation Who would you pick to create a resource that has become a part of our digital, cultural fabric? Seventy non-employees or a tech stalwart with resources up the wazoo on the same mission? Join Doug and Glenn as they talk about that epic battle and about the critical role meaning, momentum and making sure each player on your team knows their role in winning your battles in this behemoth episode of Conversations on Startups. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/25-team-motivation-O4XWUJKk Who would you pick to create a resource that has become a part of our digital, cultural fabric? Seventy non-employees or a tech stalwart with resources up the wazoo on the same mission? Join Doug and Glenn as they talk about that epic battle and about the critical role meaning, momentum and making sure each player on your team knows their role in winning your battles in this behemoth episode of Conversations on Startups. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 25 - Team Motivation Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:26:09 Who would you pick to create a resource that has become a part of our digital, cultural fabric? Seventy non-employees or a tech stalwart with resources up the wazoo on the same mission? Join Doug and Glenn as they talk about that epic battle and about the critical role meaning, momentum and making sure each player on your team knows their role in winning your battles in this behemoth episode of Conversations on Startups. Who would you pick to create a resource that has become a part of our digital, cultural fabric? Seventy non-employees or a tech stalwart with resources up the wazoo on the same mission? Join Doug and Glenn as they talk about that epic battle and about the critical role meaning, momentum and making sure each player on your team knows their role in winning your battles in this behemoth episode of Conversations on Startups. startups, motivation for startup teams, entreprenuership, leadership for startups no full f330c9ea-9542-41c2-ab9b-8be230f78558 24 - Marketing Marketing is a big, big topic with many facets. In this episode Doug and Glenn talk about ramping up enthusiasm for your brand starting with the creation of a business name that work's its ass off for you. Ultimately your marketing investments in time, energy and dineros need to attract customers to your product or service, retain those customers, and turn them into ambassadors for your business. It's about creating a circulatory system of prosperity! Enjoy.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/24-marketing-NXOeEArI Marketing is a big, big topic with many facets. In this episode Doug and Glenn talk about ramping up enthusiasm for your brand starting with the creation of a business name that work's its ass off for you. Ultimately your marketing investments in time, energy and dineros need to attract customers to your product or service, retain those customers, and turn them into ambassadors for your business. It's about creating a circulatory system of prosperity! Enjoy.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 24 - Marketing Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:21:21 Marketing is a big, big topic with many facets. In this episode Doug and Glenn talk about ramping up enthusiasm for your brand starting with the creation of a business name that work's its ass off for you. Ultimately your marketing investments in time, energy and dineros need to attract customers to your product or service, retain those customers, and turn them into ambassadors for your business. It's about creating a circulatory system of prosperity! Enjoy. Marketing is a big, big topic with many facets. In this episode Doug and Glenn talk about ramping up enthusiasm for your brand starting with the creation of a business name that work's its ass off for you. Ultimately your marketing investments in time, energy and dineros need to attract customers to your product or service, retain those customers, and turn them into ambassadors for your business. It's about creating a circulatory system of prosperity! Enjoy. startups, entrepreneurship, startup marketing no full 648b9b0d-2c80-4eaa-b644-90b7340c8ef4 23 - Pay Thirty-five bucks for the most recognizable logo on the planet? Yep, that's what a famous founder Glenn talks about in this episode paid for his fledgling company's first logo. Not a bad deal. The kind of deal you should be looking for if you're the founder of a bootstrapped entity. But what about pay for you and your cofounders and for your early staff if you're a funded startup? Stocks? Cash? A mix? Listen in as Doug and Glenn take on the - often thorny - issue of pay.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

 

 

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/pay-hakrgPmB Thirty-five bucks for the most recognizable logo on the planet? Yep, that's what a famous founder Glenn talks about in this episode paid for his fledgling company's first logo. Not a bad deal. The kind of deal you should be looking for if you're the founder of a bootstrapped entity. But what about pay for you and your cofounders and for your early staff if you're a funded startup? Stocks? Cash? A mix? Listen in as Doug and Glenn take on the - often thorny - issue of pay.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

 

 

]]> 23 - Pay Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:20:26 Thirty-five bucks for the most recognizable logo on the planet? Yep, that's what a famous founder Glenn talks about in this episode paid for his fledgling company's first logo. Not a bad deal. The kind of deal you should be looking for if you're the founder of a bootstrapped entity. But what about pay for you and your cofounders and for your early staff if you're a funded startup? Stocks? Cash? A mix? Listen in as Doug and Glenn take on the - often thorny - issue of pay. Thirty-five bucks for the most recognizable logo on the planet? Yep, that's what a famous founder Glenn talks about in this episode paid for his fledgling company's first logo. Not a bad deal. The kind of deal you should be looking for if you're the founder of a bootstrapped entity. But what about pay for you and your cofounders and for your early staff if you're a funded startup? Stocks? Cash? A mix? Listen in as Doug and Glenn take on the - often thorny - issue of pay. startups, stock options for startups, startup compensation, entrepreneurship, startup pay no full a52d35f0-46e7-4396-9466-b3b32033d320 22 - Design What’s orange and silver, and seen all over? To find out, listen in as Glenn stumps Doug once again with his hints on the origins of a great business idea, an idea sparked by an unfortunate event that not only led to greater product safety in the re-design, but to an unmissable brand - except by Doug.  Let’s roll. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2023 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/22-design-n7N2fLrb What’s orange and silver, and seen all over? To find out, listen in as Glenn stumps Doug once again with his hints on the origins of a great business idea, an idea sparked by an unfortunate event that not only led to greater product safety in the re-design, but to an unmissable brand - except by Doug.  Let’s roll. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 22 - Design Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:20:54 What’s orange and silver, and seen all over? To find out, listen in as Glenn stumps Doug once again with his hints on the origins of a great business idea, an idea sparked by an unfortunate event that not only led to greater product safety in the re-design, but to an unmissable brand - except by Doug. Let’s roll. What’s orange and silver, and seen all over? To find out, listen in as Glenn stumps Doug once again with his hints on the origins of a great business idea, an idea sparked by an unfortunate event that not only led to greater product safety in the re-design, but to an unmissable brand - except by Doug. Let’s roll. startups, product design, entrepreneurship, product design for startups no full dd9a53f6-825a-4f14-9d81-800773ed44b8 21 - Pivoting What would you do if you woke up to a newspaper headline calling you the Merchant of Death? Would you re-think the course you were on and pivot to a new path? In this episode, Glenn relates the story of a person who did just that - a person whose pivot has inspired countless innovators and their ideas. But a pivot does not always work out and is not an easy call for an entrepreneur to make. Listen in as Doug and Glenn talk about some of the reasons to pivot and some of the reasons it can be so hard to do.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

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]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/21-pivoting-_JgWn8GW What would you do if you woke up to a newspaper headline calling you the Merchant of Death? Would you re-think the course you were on and pivot to a new path? In this episode, Glenn relates the story of a person who did just that - a person whose pivot has inspired countless innovators and their ideas. But a pivot does not always work out and is not an easy call for an entrepreneur to make. Listen in as Doug and Glenn talk about some of the reasons to pivot and some of the reasons it can be so hard to do.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

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]]> 21 - Pivoting Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:19:30 What would you do if you woke up to a newspaper headline calling you the Merchant of Death? Would you re-think the course you were on and pivot to a new path? In this episode, Glenn relates the story of a person who did just that - a person whose pivot has inspired countless innovators and their ideas. But a pivot does not always work out and is not an easy call for an entrepreneur to make. Listen in as Doug and Glenn talk about some of the reasons to pivot and some of the reasons it can be so hard to do. What would you do if you woke up to a newspaper headline calling you the Merchant of Death? Would you re-think the course you were on and pivot to a new path? In this episode, Glenn relates the story of a person who did just that - a person whose pivot has inspired countless innovators and their ideas. But a pivot does not always work out and is not an easy call for an entrepreneur to make. Listen in as Doug and Glenn talk about some of the reasons to pivot and some of the reasons it can be so hard to do. startups, entrepreneurship, pivoting for startups, pivoting no full 7d623147-4652-4567-ae16-226bdf9c72c4 20 - Exit Strategies So, what's your exit strategy? Isn’t that kinda' like the question kids get from adults, you know the one, So, what are you going to do when you grow up? Are you going to start and run your business forever? Are you going to take it to a point and cash out? Do you really need to think about it up front or can you just do everything else right to start and grow your business and worry about whether and how to exit from it later? Doug and Glenn have a few thoughts on this and Glenn shares a story about a guy whose innovation will make you pee.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/20-exit-strategies-LcqtZP7P So, what's your exit strategy? Isn’t that kinda' like the question kids get from adults, you know the one, So, what are you going to do when you grow up? Are you going to start and run your business forever? Are you going to take it to a point and cash out? Do you really need to think about it up front or can you just do everything else right to start and grow your business and worry about whether and how to exit from it later? Doug and Glenn have a few thoughts on this and Glenn shares a story about a guy whose innovation will make you pee.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 20 - Exit Strategies Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:19:04 So, what's your exit strategy? Isn’t that kinda' like the question kids get from adults, you know the one, So, what are you going to do when you grow up? Are you going to start and run your business forever? Are you going to take it to a point and cash out? Do you really need to think about it up front or can you just do everything else right to start and grow your business and worry about whether and how to exit from it later? Doug and Glenn have a few thoughts on this and Glenn shares a story about a guy whose innovation will make you pee. So, what's your exit strategy? Isn’t that kinda' like the question kids get from adults, you know the one, So, what are you going to do when you grow up? Are you going to start and run your business forever? Are you going to take it to a point and cash out? Do you really need to think about it up front or can you just do everything else right to start and grow your business and worry about whether and how to exit from it later? Doug and Glenn have a few thoughts on this and Glenn shares a story about a guy whose innovation will make you pee. startups, exit strategies, entrepreneurship no full 466ff5cb-d9da-4456-b468-1db9b4ce19f4 19 - Pitching Pitching to investors is like a fine art. Glenn likens it to sculpting. It takes time. It takes skill. And, it requires feedback from the people – the guys and gals with the money – to create something lasting. Pitch – learn- improve. Pitch again. That’s how one entrepreneur got things brewing for his little startup. So why not pour yourself a cup of coffee, relax, and join us? 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/19-pitching-ZOa2x0zp Pitching to investors is like a fine art. Glenn likens it to sculpting. It takes time. It takes skill. And, it requires feedback from the people – the guys and gals with the money – to create something lasting. Pitch – learn- improve. Pitch again. That’s how one entrepreneur got things brewing for his little startup. So why not pour yourself a cup of coffee, relax, and join us? 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 19 - Pitching Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:19:37 Pitching to investors is like a fine art. Glenn likens it to sculpting. It takes time. It takes skill. And, it requires feedback from the people – the guys and gals with the money – to create something lasting. Pitch – learn- improve. Pitch again. That’s how one entrepreneur got things brewing for his little startup. So why not pour yourself a cup of coffee, relax, and join us? Pitching to investors is like a fine art. Glenn likens it to sculpting. It takes time. It takes skill. And, it requires feedback from the people – the guys and gals with the money – to create something lasting. Pitch – learn- improve. Pitch again. That’s how one entrepreneur got things brewing for his little startup. So why not pour yourself a cup of coffee, relax, and join us? startups, entrepreneurship, startup pitching, pitching no full 1b725251-6505-40fe-b3eb-9dbcfcead176 18 - Grants Free money. What entrepreneur does not want free money? The kind of money that does not need to be paid back. The kind of money that does not water down the stake you hold in your own venture. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Of course, no source of funding comes without obligation or without work. In the case of grants, you have to do research to find sources that line up with your business mission, you have to put together a compelling application, and you may have reporting obligations too. But still. Free. Did we mention, free? 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2023 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/18-grants-vExW14EW Free money. What entrepreneur does not want free money? The kind of money that does not need to be paid back. The kind of money that does not water down the stake you hold in your own venture. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Of course, no source of funding comes without obligation or without work. In the case of grants, you have to do research to find sources that line up with your business mission, you have to put together a compelling application, and you may have reporting obligations too. But still. Free. Did we mention, free? 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 18 - Grants Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:17:57 Free money. What entrepreneur does not want free money? The kind of money that does not need to be paid back. The kind of money that does not water down the stake you hold in your own venture. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Of course, no source of funding comes without obligation or without work. In the case of grants, you have to do research to find sources that line up with your business mission, you have to put together a compelling application, and you may have reporting obligations too. But still. Free. Did we mention, free? Free money. What entrepreneur does not want free money? The kind of money that does not need to be paid back. The kind of money that does not water down the stake you hold in your own venture. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Of course, no source of funding comes without obligation or without work. In the case of grants, you have to do research to find sources that line up with your business mission, you have to put together a compelling application, and you may have reporting obligations too. But still. Free. Did we mention, free? startups, innovation, entrepreneurship, non-dilutive funding no full 40371fbc-646b-48b6-8f36-db3c925c8332 17 - Fundraising What would you do if you needed $10Million to fund a creative production and you were in the wake of a big shock to the folks with all the money? Listen in as Doug and Glenn swap stories on creative fundraising success stories while they survey the conventional landscape and how to navigate it. This is a big episode, so buckle up.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2023 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/17-fundraising-Ya3TnaVI What would you do if you needed $10Million to fund a creative production and you were in the wake of a big shock to the folks with all the money? Listen in as Doug and Glenn swap stories on creative fundraising success stories while they survey the conventional landscape and how to navigate it. This is a big episode, so buckle up.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 17 - Fundraising Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:25:18 What would you do if you needed $10Million to fund a creative production and you were in the wake of a big shock to the folks with all the money? Listen in as Doug and Glenn swap stories on creative fundraising success stories while they survey the conventional landscape and how to navigate it. This is a big episode, so buckle up. What would you do if you needed $10Million to fund a creative production and you were in the wake of a big shock to the folks with all the money? Listen in as Doug and Glenn swap stories on creative fundraising success stories while they survey the conventional landscape and how to navigate it. This is a big episode, so buckle up. raising money, startups, entrepreneurship, creative fundraising ideas for startups, fundraising for statups no full c1aa6bf3-f811-4e8a-9772-b22c46c55aef Christmas Greetings! Doug and Glenn wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thank you for listening to Conversations on Startups in 2022! Stay on the look out! Our next episode drops in one week, on January 2nd.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2022 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/christmas-greetings-and-thank-you-to-our-listeners-PYjjmbF0 Doug and Glenn wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thank you for listening to Conversations on Startups in 2022! Stay on the look out! Our next episode drops in one week, on January 2nd.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Christmas Greetings! Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:00:51 Doug and Glenn wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thank you for listening to Conversations on Startups in 2022! Stay on the look out! Our next episode drops in one week, on January 2nd. Doug and Glenn wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thank you for listening to Conversations on Startups in 2022! Stay on the look out! Our next episode drops in one week, on January 2nd. thank-you, startups no bonus 8791b523-67b2-4c1e-a902-95ede35492e2 16 - Distribution Would you take the time to write twenty business plans to figure out which industry to disrupt? Sounds like a lot of work but it turned out to be a prime move for the entrepreneur whose story Glenn shares in this episode on channel choice. How you’re going to get your great product or service idea out to your audience is a critical decision - so enter with caution – there could be some heavy homework assigned today!

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/16-distribution-KEnxamDj Would you take the time to write twenty business plans to figure out which industry to disrupt? Sounds like a lot of work but it turned out to be a prime move for the entrepreneur whose story Glenn shares in this episode on channel choice. How you’re going to get your great product or service idea out to your audience is a critical decision - so enter with caution – there could be some heavy homework assigned today!

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 16 - Distribution Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:23:39 Would you take the time to write twenty business plans to figure out which industry to disrupt? Sounds like a lot of work but it turned out to be a prime move for the entrepreneur whose story Glenn shares in this episode on channel choice. How you’re going to get your great product or service idea out to your audience is a critical decision - so enter with caution – there could be some heavy homework assigned today! Would you take the time to write twenty business plans to figure out which industry to disrupt? Sounds like a lot of work but it turned out to be a prime move for the entrepreneur whose story Glenn shares in this episode on channel choice. How you’re going to get your great product or service idea out to your audience is a critical decision - so enter with caution – there could be some heavy homework assigned today! startups, channel strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, distribution channel no full 882b57ef-9479-4d22-b475-8db07d804be7 15 - Accelerators Who doesn’t want to go faster? How ‘bout faster and in the right direction? Listen in this weekend as Doug and Glenn talk about how to get both superpowers for your startup.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/15-accelerators-y2ZBUY3y Who doesn’t want to go faster? How ‘bout faster and in the right direction? Listen in this weekend as Doug and Glenn talk about how to get both superpowers for your startup.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

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]]> 15 - Accelerators Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:19:50 Who doesn’t want to go faster? How ‘bout faster and in the right direction? Listen in this weekend as Doug and Glenn talk about how to get both superpowers for your startup. Who doesn’t want to go faster? How ‘bout faster and in the right direction? Listen in this weekend as Doug and Glenn talk about how to get both superpowers for your startup. startups, tech stars, entrepreneurship, accelerators, y combinator, startup weekend no full 2b4598c1-fc5b-41e8-81fe-a2f29d82f7aa 14 - Best Time Part 2 When something pisses you off in your life, pay attention! That something – maybe an inconvenience, a sloppy product, or a crusty English tutor with a tweed jacket and elbow patches - may just lead you to a business idea. Any emotion, even grief, as Glenn shares in this episode, can inspire any one of us to create something meaningful.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2022 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Glenn Suart, Douglas Ross) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/14-best-time-part-2-7B5ZtlX6 When something pisses you off in your life, pay attention! That something – maybe an inconvenience, a sloppy product, or a crusty English tutor with a tweed jacket and elbow patches - may just lead you to a business idea. Any emotion, even grief, as Glenn shares in this episode, can inspire any one of us to create something meaningful.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 14 - Best Time Part 2 Glenn Suart, Douglas Ross 00:14:41 When something pisses you off in your life, pay attention! That something – maybe an inconvenience, a sloppy product, or a crusty English tutor with a tweed jacket and elbow patches - may just lead you to a business idea. Any emotion, even grief, as Glenn shares in this episode, can inspire any one of us to create something meaningful. When something pisses you off in your life, pay attention! That something – maybe an inconvenience, a sloppy product, or a crusty English tutor with a tweed jacket and elbow patches - may just lead you to a business idea. Any emotion, even grief, as Glenn shares in this episode, can inspire any one of us to create something meaningful. startups, drew houston, startup timing, innovation, entrepreneurship, ed beccle no full f7048ef2-2746-4e1b-90f3-068a71791ae9 13 - Best Time Part 1 Thinking about starting a business? Now may be the best time.

Why?

  • Capital exists to fund the right idea for what’s happening now
  • Culture of support
  • Great tools to get started  

Many businesses - from UBER, to Stripe, to NEST, to Electronic Arts – started in difficult or uncertain times, just as many businesses have been started during good times.

Doug and Glenn are perennial optimists encouraging you to go ahead and try to bring your great idea to life. You’ll never know until you try.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Douglas Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/13-best-time-part-1-QOfygjxZ Thinking about starting a business? Now may be the best time.

Why?

  • Capital exists to fund the right idea for what’s happening now
  • Culture of support
  • Great tools to get started  

Many businesses - from UBER, to Stripe, to NEST, to Electronic Arts – started in difficult or uncertain times, just as many businesses have been started during good times.

Doug and Glenn are perennial optimists encouraging you to go ahead and try to bring your great idea to life. You’ll never know until you try.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 13 - Best Time Part 1 Douglas Ross, Glenn Suart 00:15:06 Thinking about starting a business? Now may be the best time. Why? Capital exists to fund the right idea for what’s happening now Culture of support Great tools to get started Many businesses - from UBER, to Stripe, to NEST, to Electronic Arts – started in difficult or uncertain times, just as many businesses have been started during good times. Doug and Glenn are perennial optimists encouraging you to go ahead and try to bring your great idea to life. You’ll never know until you try. Thinking about starting a business? Now may be the best time. Why? Capital exists to fund the right idea for what’s happening now Culture of support Great tools to get started Many businesses - from UBER, to Stripe, to NEST, to Electronic Arts – started in difficult or uncertain times, just as many businesses have been started during good times. Doug and Glenn are perennial optimists encouraging you to go ahead and try to bring your great idea to life. You’ll never know until you try. startups, today's great idea, entrepreneurship, spark click go, opportunity no full c082de9c-3d3c-4c62-8fd8-e4126a1934c4 12 - Bad Brands Ever heard of Brian Poole and the Tremeloes? Shock! Not many people have. Lessons can be learned from the mis-signing of this never-heard band by a record label on a travel budget. Join Doug and Glenn as they riff on this, play the latest Blockbuster DVD, and try to figure out which companies were hit with the Blade Runner curse. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Glenn Suart, Doug Ross) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/12-bad-brands-K3pbB5qT Ever heard of Brian Poole and the Tremeloes? Shock! Not many people have. Lessons can be learned from the mis-signing of this never-heard band by a record label on a travel budget. Join Doug and Glenn as they riff on this, play the latest Blockbuster DVD, and try to figure out which companies were hit with the Blade Runner curse. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 12 - Bad Brands Glenn Suart, Doug Ross 00:22:24 Ever heard of Brian Poole and the Tremeloes? Shock! Not many people have. Lessons can be learned from the mis-signing of this never-heard band by a record label on a travel budget. Join Doug and Glenn as they riff on this, play the latest Blockbuster DVD, and try to figure out which companies were hit with the Blade Runner curse. Ever heard of Brian Poole and the Tremeloes? Shock! Not many people have. Lessons can be learned from the mis-signing of this never-heard band by a record label on a travel budget. Join Doug and Glenn as they riff on this, play the latest Blockbuster DVD, and try to figure out which companies were hit with the Blade Runner curse. startups, goop, bad brands, harrison ford, innovation, entrepreneurship no full cb962c4e-69fd-439d-b320-a546f98b305c 11 - Great Brands Once upon a time all great brands were just a twinkle in an entrepreneur’s eye. In this episode, Doug and Glenn explore some great brands to see what might be learned and share some of their insights.  Come on in! The listening’s fine.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Glenn Suart, Doug Ross) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/11-great-brands-d17CJ8WA Once upon a time all great brands were just a twinkle in an entrepreneur’s eye. In this episode, Doug and Glenn explore some great brands to see what might be learned and share some of their insights.  Come on in! The listening’s fine.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 11 - Great Brands Glenn Suart, Doug Ross 00:19:56 Once upon a time all great brands were just a twinkle in an entrepreneur’s eye. In this episode, Doug and Glenn explore some great brands to see what might be learned and share some of their insights. Come on in! The listening’s fine. Once upon a time all great brands were just a twinkle in an entrepreneur’s eye. In this episode, Doug and Glenn explore some great brands to see what might be learned and share some of their insights. Come on in! The listening’s fine. great brands, startups, entrepreneurialism, market openings no full 7df73e4a-3237-47a1-87f8-f66e8bd62c4a 10 - Myths Part 2 Turns out, there are many myths out there about being an entrepreneur like: starting a business is a sure-fire, get rich scheme. Surely not for everyone, but maybe for you! Tune in to hear which myths Doug and Glenn try to bust in this episode of Conversations on Startups.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2022 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Douglas Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/10-myths-part-2-TO6stjqD Turns out, there are many myths out there about being an entrepreneur like: starting a business is a sure-fire, get rich scheme. Surely not for everyone, but maybe for you! Tune in to hear which myths Doug and Glenn try to bust in this episode of Conversations on Startups.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 10 - Myths Part 2 Douglas Ross, Glenn Suart 00:14:51 Turns out, there are many myths out there about being an entrepreneur like: starting a business is a sure-fire, get rich scheme. Surely not for everyone, but maybe for you! Tune in to hear which myths Doug and Glenn try to bust in this episode of Conversations on Startups. Turns out, there are many myths out there about being an entrepreneur like: starting a business is a sure-fire, get rich scheme. Surely not for everyone, but maybe for you! Tune in to hear which myths Doug and Glenn try to bust in this episode of Conversations on Startups. startups, innovations, get rich quick, entrepreneurialism, myths about startups no full 80fdf16c-7688-4fd6-b2b9-4b0e154d4159 9 - Myths Part 1 There are lots and lots of myths around startups and founders, such as:

- Starting a business is highly risky - NO, NOT ALWAYS

- You have to be young to be  an entrepreneur - NO

- No one has ever thought of what I'm doing - NO

In this episode, Doug and Glenn blow past all the bluster.  

You won't want to "myth" this one!

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/9-myths-part-1-cLGn8tJO There are lots and lots of myths around startups and founders, such as:

- Starting a business is highly risky - NO, NOT ALWAYS

- You have to be young to be  an entrepreneur - NO

- No one has ever thought of what I'm doing - NO

In this episode, Doug and Glenn blow past all the bluster.  

You won't want to "myth" this one!

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 9 - Myths Part 1 Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:19:28 There are lots and lots of myths around startups and founders, such as: - Starting a business is highly risky - NO, NOT ALWAYS - You have to be young to be an entrepreneur - NO - No one has ever thought of what I'm doing - NO In this episode, Doug and Glenn blow past all the bluster. You won't want to "myth" this one! There are lots and lots of myths around startups and founders, such as: - Starting a business is highly risky - NO, NOT ALWAYS - You have to be young to be an entrepreneur - NO - No one has ever thought of what I'm doing - NO In this episode, Doug and Glenn blow past all the bluster. You won't want to "myth" this one! ray kroc, startups, innovation, entrepreneurship, startup myths, founders, harland sanders no full 696d97b8-af45-4a62-a5d1-8c577eebb96b 8 - Inventions Part 2 Benefits, benefits, benefits. What would you do if you and your fellow founders invented textured wallpaper and nobody seemed to want it? Listen in as Glenn shares the story of how an invention that started out as wall décor became a cushion virtually everyone has had in their home at one time or another. Find your use case and invent a business. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Douglas Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/8-inventions-part-2-gbTG2_ld Benefits, benefits, benefits. What would you do if you and your fellow founders invented textured wallpaper and nobody seemed to want it? Listen in as Glenn shares the story of how an invention that started out as wall décor became a cushion virtually everyone has had in their home at one time or another. Find your use case and invent a business. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

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Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

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Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

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]]> 8 - Inventions Part 2 Douglas Ross, Glenn Suart 00:17:59 Benefits, benefits, benefits. What would you do if you and your fellow founders invented textured wallpaper and nobody seemed to want it? Listen in as Glenn shares the story of how an invention that started out as wall décor became a cushion virtually everyone has had in their home at one time or another. Find your use case and invent a business. Benefits, benefits, benefits. What would you do if you and your fellow founders invented textured wallpaper and nobody seemed to want it? Listen in as Glenn shares the story of how an invention that started out as wall décor became a cushion virtually everyone has had in their home at one time or another. Find your use case and invent a business. startups, prototype, innovation, entrepreneurialism, use case, inventions no full d7b936f2-dcc5-43f8-b1ea-638903da4a37 7 - Inventions Part 1 Inventing something novel is hard work and is a great way to create a new business. As you'll hear in this episode, a great invention is just the beginning. Listen in as Doug and Glenn share stories about inventions that have changed the culture, from heart surgery, to traffic safety, to packaged foods. Speaking of foods, Glenn paints a picture of one company so worried about cannibalizing it's core business that someone else came along and ate their lunch! As an entrepreneur, you want to be that someone.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/7-inventions-part-1-ez3WMWOb Inventing something novel is hard work and is a great way to create a new business. As you'll hear in this episode, a great invention is just the beginning. Listen in as Doug and Glenn share stories about inventions that have changed the culture, from heart surgery, to traffic safety, to packaged foods. Speaking of foods, Glenn paints a picture of one company so worried about cannibalizing it's core business that someone else came along and ate their lunch! As an entrepreneur, you want to be that someone.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

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]]> 7 - Inventions Part 1 Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:21:15 Inventing something novel is hard work and is a great way to create a new business. As you'll hear in this episode, a great invention is just the beginning. Listen in as Doug and Glenn share stories about inventions that have changed the culture, from heart surgery, to traffic safety, to packaged foods. Speaking of foods, Glenn paints a picture of one company so worried about cannibalizing it's core business that someone else came along and ate their lunch! As an entrepreneur, you want to be that someone. Inventing something novel is hard work and is a great way to create a new business. As you'll hear in this episode, a great invention is just the beginning. Listen in as Doug and Glenn share stories about inventions that have changed the culture, from heart surgery, to traffic safety, to packaged foods. Speaking of foods, Glenn paints a picture of one company so worried about cannibalizing it's core business that someone else came along and ate their lunch! As an entrepreneur, you want to be that someone. startups, innovation, entrepreneurship, kodak, kellogg's, inventions, baylis medical no full 4301f85e-8624-4ac0-9116-b75b99ac45c8 6 - Passion Would you walk 65 kilometers (about 40 miles) on stilts to make an impression and earn funds to launch your business idea? Find out which team of founders did just that, and about the other flaming hoops they jumped through to not only launch their business, but to transform an industry. Oh, and Doug and Glenn take on the topic of Silicon Valley's Fake it 'till You Make It ethos and the fates of some high-profile entrepreneurs. This episode is about the steak AND the sizzle.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/6-passion-JYY_b_UV Would you walk 65 kilometers (about 40 miles) on stilts to make an impression and earn funds to launch your business idea? Find out which team of founders did just that, and about the other flaming hoops they jumped through to not only launch their business, but to transform an industry. Oh, and Doug and Glenn take on the topic of Silicon Valley's Fake it 'till You Make It ethos and the fates of some high-profile entrepreneurs. This episode is about the steak AND the sizzle.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 6 - Passion Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:13:10 Would you walk 65 kilometers (about 40 miles) on stilts to make an impression and earn funds to launch your business idea? Find out which team of founders did just that, and about the other flaming hoops they jumped through to not only launch their business, but to transform an industry. Oh, and Doug and Glenn take on the topic of Silicon Valley's Fake it 'till You Make It ethos and the fates of some high-profile entrepreneurs. This episode is about the steak AND the sizzle. Would you walk 65 kilometers (about 40 miles) on stilts to make an impression and earn funds to launch your business idea? Find out which team of founders did just that, and about the other flaming hoops they jumped through to not only launch their business, but to transform an industry. Oh, and Doug and Glenn take on the topic of Silicon Valley's Fake it 'till You Make It ethos and the fates of some high-profile entrepreneurs. This episode is about the steak AND the sizzle. startups, innovation, entrepreneurship, cirque du soleil, passionate no full 56d66230-73ee-4d13-a191-15683a8a6cad 5 - Spending When it comes to how entrepreneurs spend money, Doug and Glenn have seen it all - from capital efficient founders to spendthrifts. In this episode, inspiration comes in the stories of a man named Leonard from Saskatchewan, and a woman name Alli from California, both of whom were especially smart with their money as they started their businesses. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2022 04:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/5-spending-75_ZPDA2 When it comes to how entrepreneurs spend money, Doug and Glenn have seen it all - from capital efficient founders to spendthrifts. In this episode, inspiration comes in the stories of a man named Leonard from Saskatchewan, and a woman name Alli from California, both of whom were especially smart with their money as they started their businesses. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

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]]> 5 - Spending Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:20:24 When it comes to how entrepreneurs spend money, Doug and Glenn have seen it all - from capital efficient founders to spendthrifts. In this episode, inspiration comes in the stories of a man named Leonard from Saskatchewan, and a woman name Alli from California, both of whom were especially smart with their money as they started their businesses. When it comes to how entrepreneurs spend money, Doug and Glenn have seen it all - from capital efficient founders to spendthrifts. In this episode, inspiration comes in the stories of a man named Leonard from Saskatchewan, and a woman name Alli from California, both of whom were especially smart with their money as they started their businesses. alli webb, startups, capital efficiency, spending, innovation, entrepreneurship, bootstrapping, automation no full 22500666-b42e-4fee-91c5-1719497f7b3b 4 - Founding Partners How is having a partner to help bring your creative business idea to life like a business marriage? And who is Glenn referring to when praising his selling skills, saying, “He could talk a hungry dog off a meat truck.” Find out this and more including why having a commitment to a shared vision, complimentary skill sets, and trust are essential elements to look for in a founding partner.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Glenn Suart, Doug Ross) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/4-founding-partners-ekLT8F4W How is having a partner to help bring your creative business idea to life like a business marriage? And who is Glenn referring to when praising his selling skills, saying, “He could talk a hungry dog off a meat truck.” Find out this and more including why having a commitment to a shared vision, complimentary skill sets, and trust are essential elements to look for in a founding partner.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

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]]> 4 - Founding Partners Glenn Suart, Doug Ross 00:22:55 How is having a partner to help bring your creative business idea to life like a business marriage? And who is Glenn referring to when praising his selling skills, saying, “He could talk a hungry dog off a meat truck.” Find out this and more including why having a commitment to a shared vision, complimentary skill sets, and trust are essential elements to look for in a founding partner. How is having a partner to help bring your creative business idea to life like a business marriage? And who is Glenn referring to when praising his selling skills, saying, “He could talk a hungry dog off a meat truck.” Find out this and more including why having a commitment to a shared vision, complimentary skill sets, and trust are essential elements to look for in a founding partner. startups, marvin lee aday, innovation, entrepreneurship, founding partners, adam lorant no full b282a5d3-ad42-462d-a69c-f324015af627 3 - No Money You have a great idea, but you don't have much money, what do you do? That never happens, does it? Glenn shares a story of how one trio of entrepreneurs came up with a creative solution to the problem of no money that is sure to whet your appetite. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:10:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/3-no-money-urWmH7Uh You have a great idea, but you don't have much money, what do you do? That never happens, does it? Glenn shares a story of how one trio of entrepreneurs came up with a creative solution to the problem of no money that is sure to whet your appetite. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 3 - No Money Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:18:25 You have a great idea, but you don't have much money, what do you do? That never happens, does it? Glenn shares a story of how one trio of entrepreneurs came up with a creative solution to the problem of no money that is sure to whet your appetite. You have a great idea, but you don't have much money, what do you do? That never happens, does it? Glenn shares a story of how one trio of entrepreneurs came up with a creative solution to the problem of no money that is sure to whet your appetite. startups, joe gebbia, angel investors, innovation, entrepreneurship, bootstrapping, creative financing, brian chesky, sxsw, nathan blecharcyzk no full bca5cccf-a2d3-44dd-89bd-d6f5818f612d 2 - Luck Is it true that there’s a use case for inferior products? Glenn shares a sticky story about chance favoring a prepared inventor. Meanwhile, luck of another kind turns out to be more rewarding than a Harvard education for one of the world’s most savvy business persons.    

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:05:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/2-luck-sLygXCXq Is it true that there’s a use case for inferior products? Glenn shares a sticky story about chance favoring a prepared inventor. Meanwhile, luck of another kind turns out to be more rewarding than a Harvard education for one of the world’s most savvy business persons.    

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 2 - Luck Doug Ross, Glenn Suart 00:18:22 Is it true that there’s a use case for inferior products? Glenn shares a sticky story about chance favoring a prepared inventor. Meanwhile, luck of another kind turns out to be more rewarding than a Harvard education for one of the world’s most savvy business persons. Is it true that there’s a use case for inferior products? Glenn shares a sticky story about chance favoring a prepared inventor. Meanwhile, luck of another kind turns out to be more rewarding than a Harvard education for one of the world’s most savvy business persons. warren buffett, startups, paul graham, luck, innovation, entrepreneurship, pitch deck, serendipity no full 4e6511c3-5ede-40b0-bb77-717e211284ce 1 - Persistence Our first episode!

What is the one skill that every successful entrepreneur has?  Persistence.  The ability to keep going when the odds are stacked against you. In this episode, Glenn and Doug talk about how important being persistent is and share some great examples to inspire you.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Glenn Suart, Doug Ross) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/persistence-2nNsnb7Q Our first episode!

What is the one skill that every successful entrepreneur has?  Persistence.  The ability to keep going when the odds are stacked against you. In this episode, Glenn and Doug talk about how important being persistent is and share some great examples to inspire you.

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> 1 - Persistence Glenn Suart, Doug Ross 00:23:05 Our first episode! What is the one skill that every successful entrepreneur has? Persistence. The ability to keep going when the odds are stacked against you. In this episode, Glenn and Doug talk about how important being persistent is and share some great examples to inspire you. Our first episode! What is the one skill that every successful entrepreneur has? Persistence. The ability to keep going when the odds are stacked against you. In this episode, Glenn and Doug talk about how important being persistent is and share some great examples to inspire you. howard schultz, startups, stephen king, starbucks, persistence, innovation, entrepreneurship no full ec6bc5c1-dc9a-4829-80ba-c5a52b59ac9b Welcome to Conversations on Startups Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2022 20:29:08 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (douglasross) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/welcome-to-conversations-on-startups-qWoRWF1X Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Welcome to Conversations on Startups douglasross 00:00:54 A brief description of the podcast and how to get in touch with Doug and Glenn. Look for a new episode of Conversations on Startups every Monday morning. A brief description of the podcast and how to get in touch with Doug and Glenn. Look for a new episode of Conversations on Startups every Monday morning. startups, innovation, entrepreneurship no bonus d241c275-7009-4c72-ac8a-e1b7c8c71984 Trailer - Conversations on Startups Sometimes funny, accidentally insightful, always welcoming and hopefully inspiring - each episode of Conversations on Startups focuses on a single topic along the startup journey. And the best part, you get to listen in on these conversations as Doug and Glenn, who collectively have seen and done a ton in business and the entrepreneurial world, hash it out. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

A special thanks to Connor Suart for creating the show trailer and for curating the show's theme music.

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2022 20:09:55 +0000 go@todaysgreatidea.com (Doug Ross, Glenn Suart, Connor Suart) https://conversationsonstartups.com/episodes/trailer-I1r1e6gV Sometimes funny, accidentally insightful, always welcoming and hopefully inspiring - each episode of Conversations on Startups focuses on a single topic along the startup journey. And the best part, you get to listen in on these conversations as Doug and Glenn, who collectively have seen and done a ton in business and the entrepreneurial world, hash it out. 

Conversations on Startups is brought to you by Douglas Ross, author of the book, Spark Click Go: How to Bring Your Creative Business Idea to Life, and Glenn Suart, of Today’s Great Idea, a radio series featuring over 300 origin stories of businesses, brands and inventions that have changed the culture.

Got a topic you’d like us to tackle in a future conversation or a comment on a prior episode? If so, reach out to one of us. Glenn's email is: go@todaysgreatidea.com, and Doug's is: douglas@sparkclickgo.com

We hope you’re having fun listening but mostly that you take action on your business idea. 

For more inspiration visit our websites: todaysgreatidea.com and sparkclickgo.com

If you are enjoying the podcast and want to help spread the word, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, invite your friends, and remember to subscribe – it’s the best way to support the show.

Doug’s book can be picked up on Amazon via: tinyurl.com/mw97b8ws

Transcripts and additional info such as the names of our voice over artists can be found via:

conversationsonstartups.com

Thanks to our editor Wojtek Buczarski for being a pro, and to all of our contributors, but mostly to you, our listener. 

A special thanks to Connor Suart for creating the show trailer and for curating the show's theme music.

Another episode of Conversations on Startups will drop soon or is available to binge now. 

Thanks for joining us.

See ya next time!

]]> Trailer - Conversations on Startups Doug Ross, Glenn Suart, Connor Suart 00:01:19 Sometimes funny, accidentally insightful, always welcoming and hopefully inspiring - each episode of Conversations on Startups focuses on a single topic along the startup journey. And the best part, you get to listen in on these conversations as Doug and Glenn, who collectively have seen and done a ton in business and the entrepreneurial world, hash it out. Sometimes funny, accidentally insightful, always welcoming and hopefully inspiring - each episode of Conversations on Startups focuses on a single topic along the startup journey. And the best part, you get to listen in on these conversations as Doug and Glenn, who collectively have seen and done a ton in business and the entrepreneurial world, hash it out. startups, innovation, entrepreneurship, trailer no trailer