Get Bizee
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Welcome to Get Bizee, the podcast that delves into the heart of entrepreneurship with real talk for real business owners. Join us as we explore the triumphs, challenges, and insights of entrepreneurs navigating the ever-evolving landscape of business. Each episode brings you candid conversations, valuable lessons, and inspiring stories from those who've dared to build their own path in the world of business. Get ready to gain practical wisdom and a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial journey on Get Bizee.
Episodes
94 episodes
Staying Authentic In The Age Of AI
Iconic Seattle DJ Supreme La Rock takes us from East LA to Seattle and into a lifelong obsession with vinyl, sound, and soul. He shares how a childhood turntable turned into a 50,000–plus record collection, why his specialty radio show “comes f...
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30:31
AI Saved My Business (and My Bank Account)
Meet Starr Hall–public relations specialist, author, and serial entrepreneur. Starr opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, her personal and professional reinvention following a difficult divorce, and how she utilized AI to emerge from a da...
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For This Entrepreneur, Creativity Is Always In The Mix
Meet Chris Atchinson, aka Chris Charma – Seattle based game day DJ, entrepreneur, podcast host, and designer. In this episode, Chris shares how mentorship opened the door to DJing for pro sports teams, how he reads the room to create unforgetta...
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42:16
Founder On AI, Burnout, And Building Culture
What if your software partner cared more about strategy, culture, and people than cranking out code?In this episode of The Get Bizee Podcast, Code plus Trust Founder and CEO Andrew Strickland sits down with host Amy Cosper to talk about wha...
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38:44
From Empty Shop to Supercar Empire: The Couple Who Just Said ‘Start’.
Ben Schwartzman is a high-end automotive technician with 15 years of experience working in independent shops and dealerships, including Audi. He developed in-depth expertise in diagnosing and repairing high-end and exotic vehicles, as well a...
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Their business is dream cars. And business is good.
Entrepreneurs Ben and Christie Schwartzman–the husband-and-wife team who launched Trofeo Imports in Huntington Beach, California–discuss their entrepreneurial journey. Ben started out as an automotive technician before he decided to leave the s...
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Unexpected million dollar opportunities
What happens when a professional songwriter walks straight into the 2008 mortgage crisis? Jon Maddux co-founded You Walk Away, a first-of-its-kind service that helped underwater homeowners understand their options during the housing collapse. J...
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How She Turned $5 Yoga Classes into a Thriving Business
Elsa Stuart never set out to be an entrepreneur. She just wanted to teach yoga to a few friends in the park. That simple start grew into iHeart Yoga, a thriving Southern California studio, sold-out retreats, and a community that continues to ex...
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How to Build a $10 Million Empire
Donna Kalez is the co-owner and COO of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, a pioneering family business that’s been connecting people with the ocean since 1958. In this episode, she reveals how she transformed a single dockside operat...
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19:03
Bodybuilder. Business Builder.
Bodybuilder and founder Andrew Gamez explains how he went from a 3-year prison term to launching AMG Muscle—covering sobriety, supplement myths, and building a brand through discipline and daily reps. Learn what matters in fitness, marketing, a...
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41:33
The Business of Redemption: Unit Economics of Helping People
Founder Michael Lynch breaks down the business of recovery: incentives, ops design, scholarships vs. cashflow, and why his alumni-driven model outperforms “big rehab.” We cover brand building (Felony Fights → distribution chops)...
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35:03
This AI Tech Could Change the Music Industry Forever
Inside Creator Space LA. Mark Spratley explains volumetric capture, AI workflows, and how creators can scale output, monetize new worlds, and keep the soul in the work.
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17:43
The Harsh Truth About Staying Relevant
From blog era to label owner. Mark Spratley shares the playbook for relevance, brand protection, and evolving from artist to entrepreneur without losing your core.
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23:56
The Viral TikTok breakthrough
ATM Danny opens up about the viral TikTok that launched him, how he found his unique voice, and the hard truth about consistency. Alongside Edgar Medina, they share strategies for handling haters, staying focused, and pushing past LA’s music bu...
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13:27
One Post Changed Everything
What does it take to build a career in today’s creative economy? Edgar Medina shares his journey from guerilla marketing to hosting Brown Bag Mornings on LA’s legendary Power 106. With ATM Danny, they break down lessons on entrepreneurship, rol...
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12:06
Passion Over Profit: Startup Lessons from Killer Dana
Mike Foster shares how he and his wife turned Killer Dana into more than a surf shop. Learn startup lessons on authenticity, community-building, and why long-term success means focusing on people, not just profit.
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23:34
Killer Dana: How to Save a Business and Build a Brand
When Killer Dana surf shop faced closure, Mike Foster stepped in. His story offers powerful lessons on risk-taking, brand authenticity, and why saving a business sometimes means betting everything on your gut.
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21:04
Side-Hustle Playbook from a former Googler: permission, budget, skill… and mistakes to avoid
Carl lays out a simple playbook for building a legit side business while you keep your day job. What to disclose, how to set a hard budget, why your core skill is the wedge, when to partner up, and the hiring traps new founders hit. He also sha...
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7:43
How a Google guy became a bootstrapped founder
Carl Nelson spent nearly 8 years at Google working with mid-market advertisers spending $1M–$40M a year across Search, Display, and YouTube. That vantage point changed how he thinks about customers, value, and entrepreneurship. In this episode,...
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12:41
How One Mother Cracked the Code on Epilepsy with Mushrooms
Sara didn't guess. She researched. After exhausting every known treatment for her daughter’s epilepsy, she spent months compiling studies, analyzing global data, and decoding the science of functional mushrooms. In this episode, she shares the ...
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50 Seizures a Day. No Answers. So She Built Her Own Solution
When her daughter Lilly was diagnosed with drug-resistant epilepsy, Sara was told there were no options left. But instead of giving up, she went to work. With a background in law enforcement and intelligence, Sara launched her own research camp...
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20:56
Legal Landmines That Kill Startups (And How to Avoid Them)
Think your product is all that matters? Think again. In this episode, attorney and entrepreneur Jeremy Green breaks down the legal blind spots that quietly wreck startups and how to avoid them before they become fatal. From the importance of op...
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12:48
What VCs Really Look For (And Why Most Startups Miss It)
You’ve got the idea. Maybe even a deck. But what does it really take to get a venture capital firm to say yes? In this episode, attorney and investor Jeremy Green walks us through what founders get wrong — and what VCs actually care about. From...
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8:06
Startup Survival in Regulated Industries: From Red Tape to Real Growth
If your startup operates in a highly regulated space — think cannabis, crypto, or real estate — the rules are different. In this episode, attorney and entrepreneur Jeremy Green shares hard-won insights about funding, branding, and surviving the...
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11:10
Jim Holden on Finding Purpose and Starting Something That Matters (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our conversation with Jim Holden, founder of Fish for Life, we explore what it really means to find your purpose, especially later in life. Jim opens up about the moment that changed everything, and how it led to a mission-driven n...
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