Episode 8: From Flat Rate to Founder with Jim Eisenberger

Summary:
In this inspiring episode of In the Ellipsis, host Jeremiah Isley sits down with first-time podcast guest Jim Eisenberger, a former automotive technician turned tech founder. Jim shares his bold leap from an 18-year career as a flat rate technician to full-time entrepreneurship, building a software solution designed to transform how technicians diagnose and repair vehicles using augmented reality.

Jim opens up about the pivotal moment that triggered his transition, the early roadblocks with a co-founder, and the long nights spent developing his vision. He details how he's bootstrapped development, secured pilot dealerships, and is actively pursuing investors—while balancing life as a father of three. Plus, Jim gives us a glimpse into Pinpoint XR, the startup he hopes will equip every technician—from day one—to do the job of a seasoned pro.

Listeners will walk away with insight into the mental, emotional, and financial challenges of starting a tech company from scratch, the power of validation in a startup journey, and what it means to be truly "in the ellipsis."

Links:

• Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: Click Here

• Jeremiah Isley's Instagram: @JeremiahIsley

• Email Jeremiah: jeremiah@crookedpathproductions.com

Credits:

• Host: Jeremiah Isley

• Guest: Jim Eisenberger

• Produced by Jeremiah Isley in association with Crooked Path Productions

• Copyright 2025

Stuff Happens: Restoration, Resilience & Relationships with Brian Rick

In this episode, Jeremiah Isley sits down with Brian Rick, co-owner and president of CRDN—a restoration company that steps in when disaster strikes. From smoke and fire to water and mold damage, Brian and his team handle the personal belongings that make a house a home. He shares how his company serves families in crisis, bringing empathy, logistics, and restoration expertise into situations that are often chaotic and emotional.

Brian opens up about what it's like to run a business that relies heavily on trust, relationships, and doing the right thing—often during some of the worst moments of a customer's life. You'll hear how CRDN differentiates itself in the restoration industry, how Brian came into the field, and why focusing on people (not just their things) is at the heart of their work. If you've ever wondered what happens to your stuff after a fire or flood—or what it takes to build a mission-driven company—this episode is full of insight and inspiration.

🌐 CRDN Website – https://www.crdn.com
💬 Connect with Brian Rick – LInkedin

🎙 Host Website – https://crookedpathmedia.com
📱 Jeremiah on Instagram – https://instagram.com/jeremiahisley

Host: Jeremiah Isley
Guest: Brian Rick
Produced by: Jeremiah Isley
In Association with: Crooked Path Productions
Copyright © 2025 Crooked Path Productions

Coasters, Content, and Career Goals with Elizabeth Nadeau

In this vibrant and inspiring episode, Jeremiah Isley chats with content creator and social media manager Elizabeth Nadeau, whose journey from roller coaster fan to overseeing social and digital content for two major amusement parks is anything but ordinary. Elizabeth shares how growing up near Kings Island shaped her dreams, and how everything from Apple Camp to working with TikTok prepared her to step into one of the coolest roles in the theme park world. Her energy, humility, and drive come through as she reflects on how early mentorship, faith, and lots of passion helped pave the way for her rapid rise.

From first-person roller coaster POVs to managing content for Kings Island and Worlds of Fun under the Six Flags banner, Elizabeth discusses how storytelling, mission alignment, and detail-obsessed creativity fuel her day-to-day work. Whether you're a theme park enthusiast, aspiring digital creator, or just love seeing people live out their dream jobs, this episode delivers all the excitement of a front-row seat on Mystic Timbers.

🎢 Kings Island – https://www.visitkingsisland.com
🎢 Worlds of Fun – https://www.worldsoffun.com
📱 Follow Elizabeth on X – https://twitter.com/zpop7

🎙 Host – https://crookedpathmedia.com
Jeremiah on Instagram – https://instagram.com/jeremiahisley

Host: Jeremiah Isley
Guest: Elizabeth Nadeau
Produced by: Jeremiah Isley
In Association with: Crooked Path Productions
Copyright © 2025 Crooked Path Productions