Connect with Fabric VCWebsite: https://www.fabricvc.com/Connect with Elevate My BrandWebsite:https://www.elevatemybrand.com/Connect with Laurel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurelmintz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurelj.mintzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-mintz/Twitter/X: https://x.com/LaurelJMintz?s=20Description: This episode of the WildWhy Show features Founder and CEO of Elevate My Brand and General Partner at Fabric Venture Capital, Laurel Mintz. Hosts Michael and Julius Pieranunzi ask Laurel about her best insights for new founders, the lessons she learned from being the CEO of a chain of Basset Furniture Stores at 26 years old, what it takes to execute follow up perfection and much more. Chapters:00:00 Intro01:09 Source of Confidence 02:17 Challenges of as a young CEO04:54 Why Laurel wanted to be a lawyer 09:10 Dad’s Consulting Story18:26 15:06 Going through bankruptcy and how it impacts your reputation 24:10 What Laurel looks for in the founders she invests in at Fabric 27:18 Common mistakes entrepreneurs make when pitching an investor 30:31 Childhood reflections 33:08 Life lessons from being a CEO at 26 35:47 Starting elevate my brand 38:01 The secret to selling the shit out of anything 42:41 What do a lot of startups get wrong in their marketing 44:58 What differentiates EMB50:04 Laurel’s basics for founders53:40 Effective follow up - REWATCH55:10 The Fabric VC Team 56:48 Outlook on the Fabric VC Fund57:31 How to choose which VC to invest in59:09 Back to selling the shit out of anything 01:02:53 Closing

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The WildWhy Show, hosted by Julius and Michael Pieranunzi, presents ideas and stories that fuel the imagination of people advancing humankind. Subscribe to never miss an episode with actionable insight for becoming the best at what you do. Thank you for tuning in to this conversation with Allen Gammons Jr. on our 66th episode!

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:38 How did Alan get into publishing and then RE

25:25 Where does Allen’s entrepreneurial drive come from?

31:32 How does Allen recharge himself?

34:20 Taxes

41:58 What was the most fun business that Alan was involved in?

44:52 Why real estate became the main career path

48:22 Real Estate Commissions and Teams

51:48 How did you get your first listing?

56:20 Speaking your mind and making everyone happy

01:00:36 The RE company Allen started at

01:03:17 Doing business with people who are a good fit for you

01:07:56 Allen’s favorite recruiting story

01:13:18 Strengths that set Allen apart from other realtors

01:21:48 Lessons for someone new gained from selling 5,000 houses

01:43:33 Don’t over rely on your phone

01:48:19 Allen’s greatest takeaways from thousands of negotiations

01:56:04 The ostrich investment

01:58:19 Timing the RE market and investing

02:07:45 2008

02:10:12 The biggest mistake that Allen has made

02:11:58 Allen’s take on property management

02:13:31 Emergency Insurance Rentals

02:16:51 Two of Allen's favorite deals

02:22:33 Biggest takeaways from starting his own RE company

02:26:02 How to help people work well together

02:31:02 What holds people back from taking action

02:34:57 How Allen met his wife and advice on marriage

02:41:34 Lessons from Allen’s Dad

02:44:03 Treat everyone equally

02:47:05 Not fully defining yourself by what you do

02:49:35 Allen’s favorite book or movie

02:55:42 The most difficult time in Allen’s life

02:58:02 Has Allen always been self confident and Allen’s book

03:05:12 Allen’s advice to his great grandchildren

03:05:58 Outro

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Thank you for watching this episode of the WildWhy Show featuring Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives K. Joseph Shekarchi.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:21 Election integrity in Rhode Island

09:15 The 2024 state budget

13:37 The Washington Bridge

17:38 A day in the Speaker’s life

24:07 How does the speaker multitask

25:12 Can one person calling their representative and make a difference? Yes.

26:05 Collaboration between Republicans and Democrats

29:08 The Rhode Island housing crisis

32:28 The antidote to fear of change: education

37:15 The guardian of the State House

38:41 Is Biden or Trump too old for public office

40:41 Was the lawsuit against Trump election interference?

42:25 Roe v Wade

46:10 Tiktok Ban?

47:44 Is marijuana a net positive or negative in society?

49:14 Lessons from mentors for future leaders

55:59 Should part time representatives earn more?

56:14 The journey from Mount St. Charles to the Speakership

1:01:38 Thoughts on the future

1:03:25 The most challenging time for the Speaker

1:06:54 Advice to his younger self

1:09:06 Outro