Bob Labbe tells the story of how he came up with his invention called The Ultimate Drink Coaster. Bob called out a specific moment where he decided to take an issue he had with drink coasters and turn it into a positive by inventing something that could absorb condensation from cups, containers, etc. Bob is a seasoned veteran when it comes to the entrepreneurial world so venturing into this business was not intimidating for him. Bob not only shared valuable wisdom about entrepreneurship, marketing, and branding, he also shared a lot of important wisdom about life as well.

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Aleksandra Ceho dropped by to tell the story of how she stuck to her intuition and built up a very successful business by showing up, making an effort, being openminded, and presenting herself well. Aleksandra also talks about how Astrology and hermetic philosophy have helped business owners and CEO's to think in ways that line up more with what their astrological chart and base decision on that type of timing over more traditional processes. Marc and Aleksandra also talk about creativity and the surprising ways in which they present themselves and help us to grow as entrepreneurs and people.

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Ash Fox tells the story of how she pioneered the industry of marriage proposal planning. Ash not only runs a unique business that thrives on creativity and skill, she also has a front row seat to many love stories. Ash has gone from being a solopreneur in a field where there weren't many examples of how to do it or how to make it work to being an entrepreneur who has expanded beyond the New York City area. Marc's own proposal story, plenty of entrepreneurial discussion, and much more in this episode.

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Marc kicks off 2026 by inviting Ashley, the owner of Fancy Pops Bakery, to chat with him about starting her own business and using Tik Tok as a tool to help her business to grow. They also talk about balancing a business and working a 9 to 5 job in the process. Ashley brings a lot of great wisdom when it comes to running her business, the way she uses her time from preparing for a TikTok lives to baking, selling merch, maintaining storefronts, and much more.

In this episode Marc shares his thoughts on episodes he did in 2025. There are many highlights behind the scenes as Marc experienced a lot of successes and growth that need to be shared as we enter the new year. Speaking of 2026, Marc also shares his thoughts entering the new year and also shares some information about a new project he is hoping to launch in the new year.

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Calvin Bagley has a truly inspiring story. He was raised in a very strict household where and never attended a regular school. He describes his school experience growing up as "no schooled". However, after enduring and surviving an abusive culture that kept him from experiencing a more normal upbringing, Calvin found a way to be resilient, overcome the obstacles, and build thriving businesses as an adult. Marc and Calvin talk about how similar their mindsets are despite having two very different, but rocky paths to finding their way in adulthood.

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Rachel Allen tells the amazing story of how she was stranded in Hong Kong with a limited amount of money and how this situation wound up being in the inspiration and start of her journey as an entrepreneur. Rachel has a unique skillset as a copywriter. Rachel tells the story of how she uses her gift of using words to help others to say things in a unique way that is witty and will maintain the readers attention.

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Steve Frazier and his entrepreneurial story are a good reflection of why Marc started Marc My Words in the first place. Not only is Steve's journey and entrepreneurial venture very unique, there is also a lot to be learned from his story and why he is doing what he does. This is the story of how Steve quit drinking caffeine and is now telling the story of how it has impacted his life and how he hopes to make an impact on other through Release The Coffee Cuffs.

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