The Brew by Free Logic

46. What it Takes to Create a Successful Startup feat. Steven Hoffman | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode Val and Luis are joined by Steven Hoffman, author of the book Surviving a Start-Up! From dealing with failure to strategies to earn venture capital join us as we learn exactly what it takes to survive a start up! #business #startup #stevenhoffman 🧾 Topics Discussed in Today's Show 0:00 Intro 1:23 How Steve got into entrepreneurship and startups 9:20 Reasons to be a entrepreneur 32:19 When is a company ready to raise capital 53:06 Don’t have an Idea/Bootstrapping 1:18:51 Steves Failure Story 🖋Follow Steven Hoffman! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersspace/ Website: https://www.foundersspace.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/foundersspace/ ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlM... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business-... 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

45. Data Privacy and a Cookie-less Future with Val and Luis | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

From chocolate chip to the ones that track your data join Val and Luis as they discuss the future of Cookies. Learn along with us exactly what cookies do and how a future without them may be in store in todays episode of The Brew. #Cookies #Advertisment #DateTracking Topics Discussed in Today's Show 0:00 Intro 1:10 What's Your Favorite Cookie 2:30 What's a Cookie? 9:40 The Future of Data Privacy 13:25 The Cookieless Push 31:50 The Future of Advertisement 44:49 Influencer Marketing 1:10:00 Outro ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlM... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business-... 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

44. Being a Creative During the Pandemic with Constantine and Ethan | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode Val and Luis are joined by Constantine and Ethan to discuss what it was like to be a creative during the pandemic. From disc golf to OnlyFans learn with us what took to survive Covid as a creative! #Creative #Music #Pandemic 🧾 Topics Discussed in Today's Show 0:00 - Introduction 0:48 Catching up 10:00 Content Creators during the pandemic 13:44 Disc Golf 19:24 Only Fans 28:25 Theatre during pandemic 39:40 Music During pandemic 52:52 Ethan's Project 🎭Follow Constantine D Pappas! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constandpappas/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@constandpappas? YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNr6yn08T6OTDT5BJtybNDw 🔊 Follow Ethan Castro! Website: https://edgesoundresearch.com/aurora/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethancastromusic/ ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ Fundraiser: https://fundly.com/help-us-raise-mone... 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlM... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business-... 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

43. YouTube Content Creation with Ramon of The Crazy Gorilla | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Today Luis talks with Ramon of the Crazy Gorilla to talk about his time as a YouTube content creator, and how he utilized a niche to grow his audience and reach! #ContentCreation #CrazyGorilla #YouTube 🧾 Topics Discussed in Today's Show 0:00 - Introduction 0:25 - Ramone's Intro 2:02 - Who is the Crazy Gorilla? 4:50 - The Crazy Gorilla Journey 17:34 - Trade School 19:53 - Crazy Gorilla Journey Continued 22:53 - Food and Travel 53:58 - Crazy Gorilla Finding Their Niche 1:00:01 - More Food 1:09:30 -The Future of Crazy Gorilla 1:13:42 - Ramone's Rogue One Story 1:27:30 - Ramone's Failure Stories 🦍 Follow The Crazy Gorilla! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCrazyGorilla Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrazygorilla/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrazyGorilla TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrazygorilla?lang=en ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ Fundraiser: https://fundly.com/help-us-raise-money-for-eating-disorder-treatment 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

42. Mental Health Awareness with Hana Brannigan of "You'll Bee Okay" | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 2 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Today the team talk about Mental Health Awareness with Hana Brannigan of You'll Bee Okay! From sharing their own mental health stories to tips on how to manage anxiety, the team is here to discuss mental health with Hana Brannigan! 🧾 Topics Discussed in Today's Show 0:00 - Introduction 1:05 - Hana's Background 4:26 - What Motivated Hana to Pursue Mental Health 6:52 - Luis’ Mental Health Journey 12:00 - How Luis's Culture Affected his Journey 12:33 - Generational Challenges in Mental Health 14:14 - Mental Health as a Taboo Subject 18:48 - Ways of Communicating Mental Health 21:29 - The Mental Health Side of TikTok 27:27 - Adding Positivity to Your Social Media 30:20 - Unfollowing Toxic People 41:10 - Finding Positivity to Look up to 47:08 - School and Mental Health 56:00 - Mental health in Other Cultures 1:01:20 - Therapy Platforms 1:06:10 - Hana's Failure Story 🙌 Follow Hana Brannigan! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thishanabee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youllbeeokay/ Website: https://www.morethanmantra.com/ | https://www.morethanmantra.com/blog Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/@hana-brannigan-2014526 ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ Fundraiser: https://fundly.com/help-us-raise-money-for-eating-disorder-treatment 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Summer Spliffs" by Broke for Free, from their album "Petals" Spotify: spoti.fi/2x0oaEX Website: http://tomcascino.com/ Website : http://brokeforfree.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokeforfree/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokeforfreemusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGADrbxAwuuAX9pYxmrqsKA

41. The Future of Sports Journalism with Jon Fernandez and Jaryd Bongcaras of Technically Foul | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 19 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Today the team speaks about the future of sports journalism with Jon Fernandez and Jaryd Bongcaras of the Technically Foul podcast! Join Val and Luis as they speak with the hosts of Technically Foul about how sports fan can become their own commentators, how professional athletes are developing their own personal brands and content, and how we can expect social media sites like TikTok to pave the way for more interaction between fans and commentators about sports. 🏈 Follow and Listen to Technically Foul! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0L3zlkQmTDd5bD3qrBePnF?si=NyJQeH-jR86I2GqCKM0kUg ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

40. Digital Artists and the NFT Market with the NFT Jeweler, Gambiit | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 12 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Today the team speak with the NFT Jeweler Gambiit, the creator of the NFT Chain, to talk about how digital artists are implementing their work with the NFT market. 🧾 Topics Discussed in Today's Show: 0:00 - Introduction 1:23 - Who is Gambiit? 1:45 - What is an NFT? 2:20 - What got Gambiit into crypto and blockchain? 6:40 - Pioneering an Idea 8:36 - Digital Artists, Beeple and NFT's 10:22 - The Reseller Market 11:12 - How NFT's Can Fix the Market 12:42 - Video Games and NFT's 18:24 - The Variety of Implementation of NFT's 20:49 - Crypto Wallets and the Future 24:28 - Losing Your Crypto Wallet Horror Story 25:50 - The Flaws in Crypto 26:59 - The Way Tech Can Progress 29:16 - The Downsides of NFT's 34:29 - The Supply Chain and GPU's 36:35 - Nobody Knows Everything about Crypto 43:08 - Investing in Alt-Coins 45:18 - What's Next for NFT's and Artists? 47:31 - Building Your Work on the Best Platform 50:32 - Steve Aoki and the NFT Chain 1:01:45 - The "Old Money" Mindset 1:01:07 - Gambiit's Failure Story ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

39. What is the No Code Movement and is it the Future of Coding? Featuring Val and Nikhil | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 5 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

What is the No Code Movement and could it potentially be the future of coding? Tune into The Brew as Val and Nikhil explain what No Code is, different services that offer no-code solutions, and how the possibilities of No Code are endless. #NoCode #NoCodeMovement #Coding ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

38. Clubhouse, Amazon, and the Future of Social Media with Val and Luis | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 7 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Join Luis in teaching Val what exactly he's missing out on being an Android user without Clubhouse. Get ready to learn about the future of social media as well as what's going on with Amazon in this week's episode of The Brew. ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

37. The Future of Blockchain and NFT's with Ryan Chew Zi Jie and Qing Ze Hum of Tribe | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Val is joined by Ryan Chew and Qing Ze of Tribe to discuss something he always wanted to talk about, the world of Blockchain and NFT! Join us and learn what exactly what these things are and how exactly your future might be impacted by this future technology ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

36. The International Student Experience with Heidi Chen | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

In today's episode Val and Luis are joined by Free Logic's first fulltime hire and international student Heidi Chen. From culture clash and language barriers, the team discuss the challenge of being an international student and how others can learn to make the best of their new environment to better themselves. ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

35. Inclusivity and the Future of Education with Alyssa Stump | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of The Brew, Val and Luis discuss the future of formal education in the United States with special guest Alyssa Stump, Regional Director, Mission Advancement of Best Buddies. With the rise of career related boot-camps and crash courses, where does the normal 4-year formal college education stand in the future? 🧾 Topics Discussed in Today's Show: 0:00 - Introduction 0:50 - Who is Alyssa Stump? 8:26 - What makes Non-Profits Special? 11:28 - What is VoyageLA? 12:51 - What Pushed Alyssa to Take the Non-Profit Route? 16:18 - How Can People Become More Inclusive? 39:53 - Why is Formal Education Falling Behind? 56:43 - Why Do Alyssa, Val and Luis Want Doctorates? 1:28:47 - Alyssa's Failure Story 1:37:20 - Is Clubhouse Over Rated or Under Rated? ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

34. Understanding New Trends in Technology with Kan Wang | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Don't fall behind the trend! In today's episode Val speaks with Kan Wang, lecturer of the University of California, Riverside and the Assistant Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder with the County of Riverside, California, to talk about the importance of understanding new trends in technology and how it can save your business from falling behind your competition. 🧾 Topics Discussed in Today's Show: 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - Kan's Background 4:44 - Technology and Business Trends During COVID 9:29 - Technology Will Change With or Without You 12:37 - How Can People Stay Up to Date with New Trends in Technology 15:04 - Following Your Natural Curiosity 26:52 - Why It's Important to Listen to Counter-Arguments to Your Interests 28:26 - Trends to Pay Attention to 34:45 - What is Blockchain and Bitcoin 43:26 - Kan's Proof of Concept with Amazon 47:10 - Machine Learning and the Job Market 53:00 - How Machine Learning Could Affect You 58:29 - People Need to Adapt Faster 1:01:13 - Government is Slow to Adapt to Tech, and it's Out-Dated 1:05:36 - Kan's Failure Story #Tech #Technology #Trends ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

33. Rebranding Your Company | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Sometimes the best way to move forward is to change from the ground up! In today's episode Val, Luis, and Nikhil reunite to talk about the rebrand journey that transformed Free Logic Media into Free Logic Inc. 🧾 Topics Discussed in Today's Show: 0:00 - Introduction 1:12 - What Was the Rebrand Like? 5:42 - The History of Free Logic 12:03 - What is a Design Sprint? 37:51 - What is a Brand? 42:22 - Why is Organization so Important? 57:38 - Creating a Logo for Free Logic 1:05:06 - Logo vs. Company Name (Listener Question) 1:09:53 - The Future of Free Logic #Rebranding #TeamBuilding #Branding ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://freelogicinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicinc/ 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

32. Understanding Lead Generation with Val and Luis | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Lead Generation is defined as "the initiation of consumer interest or enquiry into products or services of a business" and is often overlooked in college curriculums even though it is vitally important in finding and capturing potential clients and customers for your business. In today's episode of The Brew, Val and Luis explain what lead generation is, what it means to build a sales funnel, and why small businesses need to build their online platforms as soon as possible. 🧾 Topics Discussed in Today's Show: 0:00 - Introduction 0:58 - Colleges Don't Teach Lead Generation 2:32 - What is Lead Generation? 3:18 - What is the Difference between Lead Generation in Sales and Marketing? 9:37 - What is Awareness in Lead Generation? 16:15 - Explaining vs Selling a Product 19:48 - What is a Lead Generation Funnel? 21:18 - Why is SEO Important? 22:08 - Building a Lead Generation Funnel 23:41 - When is it Important to Compare Myself to Competitors? 28:26 - The Importance of Social Proof in your Product of Service 35:20 - The Disconnect Between Digital Intelligence and Business School 42:06 - Why You Should Build Your Own Online Platform 57:14 - SharkTank and Spending Money in Marketing 1:04:55 - Nonnegotiables and Who You WON'T Work With 1:06:38 - SharkTank Tangent and Closing Today's Show #LeadGen #SalesFunnel #Entrepreneurship ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://www.freelogicmedia.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

31. Building a Hardtech Startup with Abhishek Sastri | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000

A hardtech startup is a company that involves the creation of new hardware technologies in the startup field, much like the company that Abhishek Sastri founded, FLUIX LLC. FLUIX LLC not only designs and manufactures state-of-the-art liquid-cooling and wall-mounting PC hardware for gamers and enthusiasts, but also works with businesses to provide custom water-cooling for systems and servers to increase productivity within their client's workplace. 🧾 Topics Discussed in Today's Show: 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - Abhishek's Background and His Role in FLUIX 2:00 - What is a Hardtech Startup 5:28 - The Pains of Building a Hardware Company 6:51 - What is FLUIX LLC and What do They do 13:16 - What is a GPU 24:02 - Gaming vs Crypto-mining 28:17 - Hardware Companies vs Software Companies 36:10 - What is the Goal of Hardware Companies 43:42 - SAAS Company vs a Hardware Company 49:40 - Hardware Company Acquisitions 51:18 - The Next Steps for FLUIX 55:31 - Esports Discussion 1:10:56 - Abhishek's Failure Story #Hardtech #Startups #Entrepreneurship 💻 Follow FLUIX LLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhisheksastri/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluix-engineering/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fluixengineering/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FluixLlc Website: https://fluixengineering.com/ ☕ Follow The Brew! Website: https://thebrew.tv Website: https://www.freelogicmedia.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia 🎧 Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ 🎵 Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

30. How Public Policy Affects Business | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Public policy in the United States directly affects the way in which businesses can and choose to operate in the country. The passing of California Proposition 22, a "ballot initiative in California on the November 3, 2020 state election which classified app-based drivers as independent contractors, instead of employees", has already started to demonstrate how workers and independent contractors are being negatively affected, in which businesses like Albertson's have fired their entire delivery staff in order to replace their full-time employees with independent drivers under the GrubHub app. Tune into The Brew as Val and Luis talk about how public policy over the last few years has affected businesses in this all virtual version of the show. Topics Discussed in Today's Show 0:00 - Introduction 5:18 - What was Proposition 22? 15:22 - How Public Policy Works 24:14 - What is the Gig Economy? 31:26 - What is Lobbying? 36:02 - Sarbanes-Oxley and what it is 47:08 - What is the Milton Friedman Approach to Economics? 56:47 - Education and Public Policy 1:08:05 - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Your Income 1:13:28 - Small Business and Public Policy 1:22:39 - Recap and Conclusion #PublicPolicy #SmallBusiness #Lobbying Follow us at https://thebrew.tv Website: https://www.freelogicmedia.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Listen to our Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brew-by-free-logic/id1474878582 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9oUXhSMGVYUg TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Free-Logic-Media-Podcasts-p1237185/ Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

29. Reflecting on 2020, Our Year in Review | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Today the team looks back and reflects on the year. From non-profits to small business surviving COVID, worker's unions to Quibi; the team reflects on Free Logic and The Brew, and how businesses can look forward to 2021. Topics discussed in today's show: 1. What business owners can learn from 2020 2. The show before and after COVID 3. Why Free Logic cares about non-profits 4. Excitement for 2021 5. Treating entrepreneurship as a marathon, not a sprint #2020 #NonProfits #Entreprenuership Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

28. How to Effectively Market to Gen Z with Neal Sivadas | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Gen Z makes up 40% of all consumers and have a spending power of $143 billion dollars; the power of Gen Z as consumers is apparent, and markets need to recognize this. But how does one effectively market to this large, passionate group of consumers? Tune into the Brew as Nikhil and Luis speak with Neal Sivadas, Senior Strategist at JVU Consulting and current senior at the University of Southern California. Neal Sivadas has made it his mission to help brands and marketers better understand his generation through consulting for several small and medium sized companies and creating the Find Gen Z series, a marketing newsletter on Gen Z and social media with a current following of 10k subscribers. Topics discussed in today's show: 1. Gen Z Caring About Company Authenticity 2. Companies and Community Engagement 3. Creating Communities via Discord, Facebook Groups, and TikTok Challenges 4. Building Social Media Campaigns Around Community Engagement 5. Neal's Failure Story #GenZ #DigitalMarketing #SocialMedia Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

27. New Trends and Pivots in Technology | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 9 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000

As tech companies face hardships with new competition entering the market, companies can either fold to the competition, change their business models, or partner with other companies to stay relevant in the market. Such companies like Blackberry, who was the first major text and email phone of the early 2000's pivoted to introduce their technology into car manufacturing in order to stay alive. Tune into the Brew as the team talks about new trends in tech and how companies are staying afloat in these uncertain times. Topics discussed in today's show: 1. AWS and Blackberry 2. Slack being acquired by Salesforce 3. Ecommerce and the integration of Shopify in TikTok 4. Instagram's new UI change 5. Dogecoin (but the importance of cryptocurrency in general) #Slack #Ecommerce #Shopify #Dogecoin Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

26. Barbershops and Small Businesses Surviving COVID-19 with Gerson Lemus of J'Bez Barbershop | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Small businesses continue to struggle amidst the COVID-19 pandemic leaving traditional businesses like barbershops to struggle greatly. Now more than ever though, small businesses have been evolving digitally in order to adapt to this ever-changing climate. By having an online payment and appointment system, and a constantly updated web presence, J'Bez Barbershop has been able to sustain their business. Tune into the Brew as Val speaks with long-time friend and client Gerson Lemus about how his barbershop has been able to weather the storm of the pandemic. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. The Origins of J'Bez Barbershop 2. Gerson's Experience with PPP and Government Aid 3. Smart Financial Business Practices 4. Modernizing Traditional Businesses 5. Gerson's Failure Story #Barbershops #SmallBusiness #FailureStories Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

25. Organizational Behavior with Dr. Kyle Ingram | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of The Brew, the team speaks with Dr. Kyle Ingram of UC Riverside who completed his PhD in Organizational Behavior at the London School of Economics. His research centers around the many complexities of workplace relations within a company, where his work has been brought to new light as COVID-19 has greatly affected the way in which companies and its employees work. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. Organizational behavior and organizing a company 2. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 3. Designing teams and team bonding 4. How to mitigate failure 5. Dr. Ingram's Failure Story #OrganizationalBehavior #ImposterSyndrome #FailureStories Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

24. We Left Our Tech Jobs During the Pandemic to Pursue Our Passions with Jonathan Javier | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 4 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

While many use LinkedIn as a type of "online resume", there are those who leverage LinkedIn to its maximum potential in both self-promotion as well as job seeking. Meet Jonathan Javier, CEO of Wonsulting, a business that helps job-seekers tune their personal brand in order to land an interview at their dream job. He has amassed more than 74,000 followers on LinkedIn with 15 million impressions annually from his content. Tune in to The Brew as Nikhil and Luis speak with Jonathan about how each of them left their jobs during COVID in order to pursue their entrepreneurial endeavors full time. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. The origins of Wonsulting 2. How Nikhil left his job at Deloitte to pursue Free Logic full time 3. Finding and utilizing a niche on social media 4. Investing and building your personal brand 5. Jonathan's Failure Story #LinkedIn #PersonalBranding #FailureStories Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

23. The Importance of Voting with Andy Melendrez | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Voting is often seen as a "once every 4 years" activity that Americans should participate in. However, with only 55% of eligible American voters actually participating in 2016's election, there has been a massive push for voter turnout in this upcoming election. Alongside this push is informing Americans of the importance of not just voting for your candidate of choice in the national election, but also the importance of voting in your local elections. Tune in to The Brew as Val and Luis speak with Riverside City Council Member Andy Melendrez about the importance of voting in your local elections, as well as investing in local arts programs. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. What urged Andy Melendrez to run for Mayor 2. The Importance of Voting 3. Supporting local artists and creatives 4. Investing in your personal values 5. Staying and working within Riverside #Voting #LocalArtists #Investing #Riverside Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

22. Entrepreneurship in College | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Oftentimes the biggest risk of pursuing entrepreneurship is the amount of risk involved in what can happen if your business venture fails. However, college students have the unique opportunity to pursue their entrepreneurial ventures due to the amount of buffer they have to jump back from a business failure. Tune in to The Brew as Val and Luis talk about the benefits of being a college entrepreneur and about the resources that college offers for those wanting to start their own business. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. Finding problems and fixing them 2. Not being afraid to fail 3. Aggressive Entrepreneurship 4. Celebrating Failure 5. Drop Shipping and E-Commerce #Entrepreneurship #CelebratingFailure #DropShipping #Ecommerce Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

21. Blockchain and Future Tech with Rich Yueh | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

With the rise in popularity of technologies such as blockchain, augmented and virtual realities, businesses have tried to find new approaches to reaching potential customers. Will these technologies be the new way to market to customers, or will they fade out in popularity and become gimmicks? Tune in to The Brew as the team talks with UC Riverside Assistant Professor Rich Yueh about blockchain and the future of AR and VR technologies. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. The 20-30 Year Problem 2. Bootcamps and Coursera Degrees 3. Why is Blockchain so important? 4. Future Technologies of AR and VR 5. Rich Yueh's Failure Story #Bootcamps #Blockchain #AR #VR #FailureStories Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

20. Digital Strategy for Small Businesses | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Businesses that have been created during the age of digital marketing are now faced with new challenges in getting their business on the map and on potential customer's phones. While the classic forms of marketing are still prevalent in today's business world, having an edge in your company's digital strategy is what can take your business to being the top ranked pick on Google. Tune in to The Brew as the team talks about digital strategy, search engine optimization tips, and how to build a community around your business. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. Constantly learning new developments in your industry 2. The team's book recommendations 3. Search Engine Optimization for small businesses 4. Building a community within your industry 5. Luis's Failure Story #DigitialStrategy #BookRecommendations #SEO #Community Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

19. Consumer Behavior & Marketing with UCR Professor Jonathan Lim | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Consumer behavior often dictates the way in which marketers choose to approach consumers with products or services. Marketers are now faced with an enormous amount of data that has been collected from consumers using their social media applications and online browsing history, thus creating a whole new world of marketing compared to print ads and radio ads that dominated the advertising world 20 years ago. Tune in to The Brew as the team speaks with UC Riverside Assistant Professor of Marketing Jonathan Lim about the future of digital marketing, the study of consumer behavior, and the ethics of selling consumer data. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. The Application of a Marketing degree 2. Consumer behavior changes during COVID 3. Big Data and consumer convenience 4. The future of print ads and media 5. Jonathan's failure story #Marketing #ConsumerBehavior #Advertisements #CollegeEducation Follow Jonathan Lim and the UC Riverside School of Business: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucrbusiness/ / https://www.instagram.com/ucrbusiness... / https://www.instagram.com/ucrundergra... Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

18. Community College Marketing During COVID with Jacy White | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

COVID-19 has put a massive strain on colleges and college enrollment. With online schooling taking the forefront of education in order to keep students and faculty safe, how has marketing for colleges changed? Today Val, Luis and Nikhil speak with Jacy White, the Marketing Program Manager of San Bernardino Valley College, on how her community college has been changing and adapting their marketing strategy in order to boost enrollment during COVID. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. Jacy's Start in Marketing 2. The Rise of "Bootcamps" in Education 3. The Advantages and Stigmas of Community Colleges 4. Enrollment Marketing in 2019 vs 2021 5. Jacy's Failure Story #Marketing #CommunityCollege #CollegeEnrollment #FailureStory Follow Jacy White Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacyerin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hFv9Lb1r3DwpsjcuPASqg Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacyerin_ Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Filmed and Produced By: Nick Saldivar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsaldivar95/ Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriammedia Website: https://www.victoriammedia.com/ Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com

16. Workers Unions featuring Kelley Bader of Augie's Union | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:00:06 +0000

The affects of the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on small businesses across the United States, including Augie's Coffee. Workers began to form a worker's union to express their concerns on the lack of safety measurements that Augie's Coffee was not implementing when communication between employees of Augie's Coffee and management became inconsistent and at times non-existent. Augie's Coffee management decided their best course of action was to fire their entire staff even when the company had received federal aid from the Paycheck Protection Program. From the discourse of being fired from Augie's Coffee, the workers formed Augie's Union and have now moved to creating a worker owned coffee cooperative that will be announced in the coming weeks. Tune into The Brew with Val and Luis as they speak with Kelley Bader of Augie's Union and how their new cooperative will have a strong focus on community. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. The origins of Augie's Union 2. Having and rewarding quality workers 3. The Inland Empire and supporting your local community 4. The stigma around Worker Unions 5. Kelley's failure story Follow Augie's Union: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augiesunion/ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-augies-baristas-and-their-families LA Times article: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-19/baristas-lose-jobs-covid-19-unionization-augies-coffee-house Follow us: Website: https://freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia Spotify: Free Logic Media Filmed and Produced By: Nick Saldivar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsaldivar95/ Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriammedia Website: https://www.victoriammedia.com/ Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http://birocratic.bandcamp.com.

15. Small Businesses During Covid-19 | Free Logic Media

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:07:41 +0000

Small businesses have had to adapt rapidly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While many have applied for aid from the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Programs, have large corporations benefited more than small business? Small businesses create nearly 1.5 million new jobs in the United States annually, and account for almost 99% of business being conducted in the country. However, as of March of 2020 billionaires’ total wealth has increased by $308 billion.

Tune in to The Brew where Val, Nikhil and Luis talk about their Top 4 ways to implement change into your business that could make a huge difference in surviving COVID-19.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

1. Uber and Lyft updates and clarifications

2. The Secret Service buying phone location data from your apps

3. AirBnb files for IPO during financial instability

4. College Student leverages OpenAI's GTP-3 to get top rank on his blog

5. Small Business growth and adaptation during COVID-19

6. Nikhil's failure story

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14. EPIC Games Sues Apple and Google | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Luis Macedo, Valtteri Salomaki, Nikhil Mehrotra) — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:02:27 +0000

Description: EPIC Games, the creators of the internationally successful video game Fortnite, is filing a lawsuit against Apple and Google after the removal of the Fortnite app from their respective app stores. What caused Apple and Google to remove the app? EPIC Games introduced a direct-payment system that subverted Apple's 30% tax on all in-app purchases, causing both Apple and Google to remove one of the biggest gaming apps from their platforms. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. The 4 Day Work Week 2. Uber vs California State Law 3. Epic Games suing Apple and Google 4. How App Developers monetize their apps 5. Val's Failure Story #Uber #EpicGames #FailureStory

13. Is Tik Tok Dead?! | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Nikhil Mehrotra, Luis Macedo, Valtteri Salomaki) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:00:23 +0000

Tik Tok skyrocketed to become the #1 app in 2019 with more than 33 million installs. It's unique and powerful algorithm caters to every demographic and has influenced the future of social media for years to come. But now Tik Tok will either be banned from the US or acquired by a US company (like Microsoft) by September 15.What's led Chinese-owned Tik Tok to this dilemma? Major privacy concerns and political tensions between the US and China.

Topics discussed in this episode include:
1. Tik Tok's Ultimate Demise
2. Microsoft's Failed Acquisitions
3. Data Privacy Concerns
4. Tips for Digital Marketers
5. The Future of Social Media

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12. UX in a post-COVID world w/Andres Fabian | Free Logic

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:47:04 +0000

Episode #12 is with Andres Fabian, a Senior Product Designer, Creative Director, and Free Logic Media’s Strategic Advisor. With a background in advertising, Andres has always desired to explore different opportunities in the creative & UI/UX sectors. Andres has even been a part of creative advertisement teams that made commercials for the Super Bowl.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

1. How UX and Digital Experience are changing and growing amidst COVID-19

2. Will all businesses become fully digital in a post-COVID world?

3. The success of Tesla and what it lacks

4. How COVID-19 is positively and negatively affecting businesses

5. The “rise” and fall of Quibi

Check out Andres’ work -

Website: http://thinkfabian.com/

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11. How Bio-Engineers are Fighting COVID-19 w/Will Grover & Robert McKee | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki, Robert Mckee, Will Grover) — Sat, 16 May 2020 17:42:27 +0000

Episode #11 is with Will Grover and Robert McKee who are Bio-engineering professors at UCR. Will Grover is Associate Professor in the Department of Bio-engineering and Robert McKee is the lecturer for the Bio-engineering Senior Design Class.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

COVID-19 Impact on teaching Bio-engineering
How Bio-engineers are helping in the fight against COVID-19
The benefits and pitfalls of 3D printing Personal Protective Equipment
Startup Opportunities in Bio-engineering
Startup resources at UCR to help entrepreneurs succeed
Advice to entrepreneurs

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Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com)

The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.

To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

10. Mai Temraz and Mihai Patru | Free Logic

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Mihai Patru, Valtteri Salomaki, Mai Temraz) — Fri, 1 May 2020 17:00:01 +0000

Episode #10 is with Mai Temraz and Mihai Patru who are entrepreneur-in-residence at UCR. Mai is a full-bright scholar and leads Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at UCR and Mihai is the co-founder of the Caravanserai Project (https://www.caravanseraiproject.org/).

Topics discussed in this episode include:

1. The entrepreneurial backgrounds of both Mai and Mihai

2. Startup resources at UCR

3. Building a startup ecosystem in Riverside

4. Detailing the Caravanserai Project and building a non-profit

5. How businesses will change due to COVID-19

6. Advice to entrepreneurs wanting to build a startup in college

Website: https://www.freelogicmedia.com/

Links to the different programs mentioned:
Office of Technology Partnerships: https://techpartnerships.ucr.edu/
Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at UCR: https://techpartnerships.ucr.edu/launchpad-ucr
NSF I-Corps program: https://techpartnerships.ucr.edu/programs-services/entrepreneurship-support-epic/national-science-foundation-i-corps-program

EPIC SBDC Upcoming opportunities: Social Innovation Virtual Pitching Competition (Open to all UCR students): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpyYRmzWSGtfgwTttZXGoMihGNPqEFIyO9aU8a5i6Pq4SwRg/viewform

LaunchPad's Virtual Startup Bootcamp, a 5 weeks webinar series and your first steps in your entrepreneurial journey: https://ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/vJErc-qgrT0vuoTOFsU0hB_pBScJH9GriA

Filmed and Produced By: Nick Saldivar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsaldivar95/
Website: https://www.victoriammedia.com/ Music:

“Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

9. Revolutionary Sound Technology w/EDGE Sound Research | Free Logic

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 20:00:02 +0000

Episode #9 is with EDGE Sound Research, a new audio technology startup who aims to elevate entertainment experiences by increasing the immersive aspects of audio allowing users to both feel and hear sound in high-definition. Their vision is to redefine how people will experience sound in all aspects of their life!

Topics discussed in this episode include:
1. Ethan Castro's story of being a hard of hearing music producer and inventing a new technology
2. How Ethan and Val started building EDGE Sound Research
3. Attending and presenting at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
4. Application of tactile audio in gaming, music production, and more
5. Entrepreneurial resources at UCR that helped EDGE Sound Research
6. Advice to entrepreneurs wanting to build a startup in college

Website: https://www.freelogicmedia.com/

Links to the different programs mentioned:
Office of Technology Partnerships: https://techpartnerships.ucr.edu/

Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at UCR: Web - https://techpartnerships.ucr.edu/launchpad-ucr
Twitter - https://twitter.com/LaunchpadUcr
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/launchpaducr/
NSF I-Corps program: https://techpartnerships.ucr.edu/programs-services/entrepreneurship-support-epic/national-science-foundation-i-corps-program EPIC SBDC Upcoming opportunities:

Social Innovation Virtual Pitching Competition (Open to all UCR students): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpyYRmzWSGtfgwTttZXGoMihGNPqEFIyO9aU8a5i6Pq4SwRg/viewform

LaunchPad's Virtual Startup Bootcamp, a 5 weeks webinar series and your first steps in your entrepreneurial journey: https://ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/vJErc-qgrT0vuoTOFsU0hB_pBScJH9GriA

Filmed and Produced By: Nick Saldivar
Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriammedia
Website: https://www.victoriammedia.com/

Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com)
The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

[The Brew #8] Getting Big on Broadway

Wed, 1 Apr 2020 15:00:03 +0000

Topics discussed in this episode include:

1. How to get started in Entertainment

2. Harsh reality of trying to be an entertainer

3. Moving to New York to chase a dream

4. Working on the Viking Cruise as a performer

5. Life lessons from performing all around the world

6. Importance of mastering skills and venturing into the unknown

7. Content creation opens the door to new opportunities

8. Advice for entertainers to push through the hard times

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5

Website: https://www.freelogicmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeLogicMedia/

Filmed and Produced By: Nick Saldivar

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsaldivar95/

Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriammedia/

Website: https://www.victoriammedia.com/

Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com)

The songs used were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.

To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

[The Brew #7] Warehouse Automation & Social Entrepreneurship

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:00:14 +0000

Welcome to The Brew! This podcast series is about providing a platform for entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and thought leaders to spark conversations about business and culture. We deep dive into topics that have and will continue shaping the business world and society as a whole. Episode #7 is with ARKS, a warehouse automation startup based in Riverside, CA. Two of its co-founders are brothers, Xavier and Oscar Hernandez, and we are pleased to have them join the show to share their knowledge on automation and technology. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. Warehouse Automation 2. Social Entrepreneurship 3. Category Theory 4. Space Mining 5. Elon Musk and Living on Mars 6. The 5G Connection Race 7. Advice on building a startup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZQEnlMOJUINZGvYJWTwI5 Website: https://www.freelogicmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeLogicMedia/ Filmed and Produced By: Nick Saldivar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsaldivar95/ Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriammedia/ Website: https://www.victoriammedia.com/ Music: “Nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com) The songs used in this video were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

[The Brew #6] Turning Underdogs into Winners

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:00:07 +0000

Episode #5 is with Jonathan Javier, a young Silicon Valley-based CEO with 15,000+ followers on Linkedin. As the CEO & Founder of Wonsulting, a career consulting company, Jonathan's mission is to help turn underdogs into winners and bridge the gap between non-target schools and the world's top companies.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

1. Developing a personal brand

2. How to effectively utilize LinkedIn

3. The Story behind Wonsulting

4. How to networking to get in to your dream job

5. Mamba Mentality

The Brew podcast series is provides a platform for entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and thought leaders to spark conversations about business and culture. We deep dive into topics that have and will continue shaping the business world and society as a whole.

Website: https://www.freelogicmedia.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelogicmedia/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeLogicMedia/
Filmed and Produced By: Nick Saldivar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsaldivar95/
Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriammedia/
Website: https://www.victoriammedia.com/
Music: “nesting" by Birocratic (http://www.birocratic.com)
The songs used in this podcast were licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out http://www.birocratic.com/license-app. To download Birocratic’s 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com.

[The Brew #5] G. Bautista talks about the Music Industry

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:00:15 +0000

Up and coming R&B singer, G. Bautista, discusses his experience within the music industry and how the industry is changing for new artists.

[The Brew #4] The Fashion Industry, Sustainability, and Blockchain

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 18:00:10 +0000

Tune in for a great conversation with Christen Montero, Founder of CannaBoss Lifestyle & CMO of Blue Social. We discuss the fashion industry - including trends, sustainability, and integrating with technology like Blockchain.

[The Brew #3] Instagram Removing Likes

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Nikhil Mehrotra, Valtteri Salomaki) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:00:14 +0000

Instagram has been testing removing likes throughout the past year. Now the test is rolling out in the US. We discuss and analyze why this change is taking place, the social media's effect on mental health, and the future of social media.

[The Brew #2] LinkedIn Strategies and Personal Branding

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki, Neal Goyal) — Wed, 6 Nov 2019 04:00:16 +0000

Episode #2 is with Neal Goyal. He is a 4th year Computer Science student at UCR, intern at PayPal, and a UCR LinkedIn Campus Editor.

Topics discussed in this podcast include:

Value of LinkedIn
Personal Branding
Collaboration at UCR
New Technologies
Life Advice

[The Buzz Ep. 2] Chasing the American Dream, Entrepreneurship, and Owning a Successful Barbershop

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Sun, 1 Sep 2019 01:00:05 +0000

The Buzz Episode #2 is with Gerson Lemus. He is the owner of J'Bez Barbershop and Salon in Riverside, CA. Topics discussed in this interview include: 1. Chasing the American Dream 2. How study abroad changed Gerson's life 3. The Origins of J'Bez Barbershop 4. Making a barbershop unique 5. Final life advice

[The Brew #1] Studying Abroad & Building a Better Business School

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Valtteri Salomaki) — Thu, 1 Aug 2019 03:00:05 +0000

[The Buzz Ep. 1] Growth Mindset, Working at the World's Biggest Companies, and E-Sports

freelogicmedia@gmail.com (Bruce Kim) — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 21:34:22 +0000

Episode #1 is with Bruce Kim. He is an incoming BTA at Deloitte Consulting and aspiring entrepreneur. Topics discussed in this interview include: 1. How to approach a college education 2. Working at Amazon and mindset growth 3. The future of Amazon 4. How Bruce landed a job at Deloitte Consulting 5. Building a niche eCommerce business 6. The current and future state of esports