Shakin' Hands Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:05:14 -0400 https://shakinhandspod.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Shakin' Hands yes adff462d-11ca-5b7d-b764-5af555b1d4a2 shakinhandspod@gmail.com Jack Moran episodic true Welcome to 'Shakin' Hands,' the podcast where entrepreneurship meets fascinating stories from the most intriguing minds today. From proven business practices to groundbreaking ideas that challenge the status quo, Shakin' Hands' is not just about the handshake that seals a deal but about the shared experiences and values that unite us all. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or someone who loves a good story about overcoming odds, Shakin' Hands' promises to deliver compelling content that shakes up the conventional and celebrates the extraordinary.

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Entrepreneurship, business, education, self-improvement Jack Moran shakinhandspod@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1mh8heknno8zfxcmz0w1gfcg9ubo?.jpg Shakin' Hands https://shakinhandspod.buzzsprout.com Jack Moran Pairing Comedy and Hollywood Pairing Comedy and Hollywood Jeff Howard and BJ Bales bring the kind of conversation that feels part comedy set, part Hollywood war story, and part masterclass in creative survival. The two comedians and actors break down how they met through indie films in LA, what it actually takes to stay in the entertainment game, and why talent alone is never enough without proximity, persistence, and the right people around you. They also pull back the curtain on Big Smits Entertainment, their production company built out of necessity, frustration, and a desire to make comedy on their own terms. A major focus of the episode is their upcoming dark comedy Suburban Psycho, a Charleston-rooted R-rated buddy comedy that represents their first major swing as producers, writers, and performers. At its core, this conversation is about protecting your creative voice, taking the long road, and building something real when the traditional system stops making sense.

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]]> Jeff Howard and BJ Bales bring the kind of conversation that feels part comedy set, part Hollywood war story, and part masterclass in creative survival. The two comedians and actors break down how they met through indie films in LA, what it actually takes to stay in the entertainment game, and why talent alone is never enough without proximity, persistence, and the right people around you. They also pull back the curtain on Big Smits Entertainment, their production company built out of necessity, frustration, and a desire to make comedy on their own terms. A major focus of the episode is their upcoming dark comedy Suburban Psycho, a Charleston-rooted R-rated buddy comedy that represents their first major swing as producers, writers, and performers. At its core, this conversation is about protecting your creative voice, taking the long road, and building something real when the traditional system stops making sense.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-19066705 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 4017 1 95 full true Turning Comedy Into Viral Content Turning Comedy Into Viral Content Harvardseye brings a raw, funny, and unique perspective to this conversation, unpacking how comedy became both his outlet and his vehicle. What starts as a conversation about skits and viral content turns into something bigger: a real look at Boston’s cultural divide, the city’s creative ceiling, and his mission to bridge both through humor. He talks about growing up in Dorchester, finding comedy through hardship, and learning that relatability is what actually makes content hit. The episode also gets into his transition from internet personality to real stand-up comic, plus the wild Drewski audition story that helped turn Young Pilgrim into a character people now recognize. 

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]]> Harvardseye brings a raw, funny, and unique perspective to this conversation, unpacking how comedy became both his outlet and his vehicle. What starts as a conversation about skits and viral content turns into something bigger: a real look at Boston’s cultural divide, the city’s creative ceiling, and his mission to bridge both through humor. He talks about growing up in Dorchester, finding comedy through hardship, and learning that relatability is what actually makes content hit. The episode also gets into his transition from internet personality to real stand-up comic, plus the wild Drewski audition story that helped turn Young Pilgrim into a character people now recognize. 

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-19039656 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 3228 1 94 full true Why Keeping Relationships Is The Key To Success Why Keeping Relationships Is The Key To Success Coady Cline sits down with Jack to unpack the mindset behind a life built on sales, access, relationships, and relentless competitiveness. From becoming a force in Boston nightlife through TheVIPHost to building in solar recruiting and premium suite experiences, Coady explains how reading people, handling rejection, and staying in motion became his real unfair advantage. The conversation moves through wild door-knocking stories, the realities of money and discipline, and what it actually takes to survive environments built on pressure, ego, and fast decisions. More than anything, this episode is about reputation, resilience, and why the people who win in the long term are usually the ones who stay honest, help others, and keep showing up when most people tap out.

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]]> Coady Cline sits down with Jack to unpack the mindset behind a life built on sales, access, relationships, and relentless competitiveness. From becoming a force in Boston nightlife through TheVIPHost to building in solar recruiting and premium suite experiences, Coady explains how reading people, handling rejection, and staying in motion became his real unfair advantage. The conversation moves through wild door-knocking stories, the realities of money and discipline, and what it actually takes to survive environments built on pressure, ego, and fast decisions. More than anything, this episode is about reputation, resilience, and why the people who win in the long term are usually the ones who stay honest, help others, and keep showing up when most people tap out.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-19002410 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 2189 1 93 full true Leading a National Hemp Business Leading a National Hemp Business Brandon Gadles joins Jack for a conversation that goes far beyond hemp. What starts as a raw discussion on accountability and victimhood quickly turns into a sharp breakdown of toxic employees, business lawsuits, leverage, and the kind of mindset it takes to protect what you’re building. Brandon also shares how watching CBD and THC products help his mother through cancer treatment became the catalyst for launching Boston Hemp, giving the entire conversation real weight and personal conviction. From there, the episode opens up into lessons on distribution, product education, and scaling in a category that still carries stigma. It’s a grounded founder conversation about pain, clarity, and learning when to cut problems off before they spread.

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]]> Brandon Gadles joins Jack for a conversation that goes far beyond hemp. What starts as a raw discussion on accountability and victimhood quickly turns into a sharp breakdown of toxic employees, business lawsuits, leverage, and the kind of mindset it takes to protect what you’re building. Brandon also shares how watching CBD and THC products help his mother through cancer treatment became the catalyst for launching Boston Hemp, giving the entire conversation real weight and personal conviction. From there, the episode opens up into lessons on distribution, product education, and scaling in a category that still carries stigma. It’s a grounded founder conversation about pain, clarity, and learning when to cut problems off before they spread.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18925568 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 2393 1 92 full true Turning Content Into a Business Turning Content Into a Business Madi Beumee joins Shakin’ Hands for a conversation that feels just as much about identity and confidence as it does content and business. What makes this episode hit is the way she strips away the shiny side of social media and gets honest about what it really takes to build something with substance, staying power, and intention. There’s a real throughline around visibility — not just being seen online, but learning how to trust your voice enough to show up fully and turn that into real opportunity. Madi brings a perspective that is both strategic and deeply personal, which gives the conversation weight beyond marketing advice alone. The result is an episode that speaks to creators, founders, and anyone trying to build a brand without losing themselves in the process.

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]]> Madi Beumee joins Shakin’ Hands for a conversation that feels just as much about identity and confidence as it does content and business. What makes this episode hit is the way she strips away the shiny side of social media and gets honest about what it really takes to build something with substance, staying power, and intention. There’s a real throughline around visibility — not just being seen online, but learning how to trust your voice enough to show up fully and turn that into real opportunity. Madi brings a perspective that is both strategic and deeply personal, which gives the conversation weight beyond marketing advice alone. The result is an episode that speaks to creators, founders, and anyone trying to build a brand without losing themselves in the process.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18888777 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 3383 shaking hands, jack moran, Madi Beumee, 2 91 full true How Gen Z approaches money How Gen Z approaches money In this episode, Jack sits down with Diego Andres of Smart Boston for a conversation centered on money, mindset, and the power of human connection. Diego breaks down how Smart Boston is using street interviews and real conversations to understand how Gen Z thinks about wealth, relationships, confidence, and personal responsibility. He shares why he believes proximity, curiosity, and the willingness to feel uncomfortable matter more than resumes, credentials, or trying to look polished too early. The episode also gets personal, as Diego opens up about depression, loneliness, early entrepreneurial losses, and the hard lessons that shaped his perspective on leadership and success. It is a sharp, high-energy conversation about rejection, self-awareness, and what it actually takes to build a bigger life from the inside out.

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]]> In this episode, Jack sits down with Diego Andres of Smart Boston for a conversation centered on money, mindset, and the power of human connection. Diego breaks down how Smart Boston is using street interviews and real conversations to understand how Gen Z thinks about wealth, relationships, confidence, and personal responsibility. He shares why he believes proximity, curiosity, and the willingness to feel uncomfortable matter more than resumes, credentials, or trying to look polished too early. The episode also gets personal, as Diego opens up about depression, loneliness, early entrepreneurial losses, and the hard lessons that shaped his perspective on leadership and success. It is a sharp, high-energy conversation about rejection, self-awareness, and what it actually takes to build a bigger life from the inside out.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18849595 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 3011 shaking hands, Jack Moran, smart Boston, 2 90 full true Leading MassChallenge’s $16 Billion Startup Engine: Cait Brumme Leading MassChallenge’s $16 Billion Startup Engine: Cait Brumme Cait Brumme, CEO of MassChallenge, joins Jack for a sharp conversation on what founders actually need beyond funding: grit, customer proximity, the right network, and the ability to commercialize in hard markets. Drawing on her background across impact investing and Harvard Business School, Cait breaks down why MassChallenge is built to help early-stage companies get to real traction, not just better pitch decks. The episode dives into hiring, leadership, and the balancing act every founder faces between conviction and adaptation. Jack and Cait also get into the future of AI, where it can create massive upside, where it can quietly erode human connection, and why the smartest builders will stay grounded in reality while everyone else chases noise. It’s a strong episode on building durable businesses, solving meaningful problems, and keeping the human edge in a world moving faster by the day.

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]]> Cait Brumme, CEO of MassChallenge, joins Jack for a sharp conversation on what founders actually need beyond funding: grit, customer proximity, the right network, and the ability to commercialize in hard markets. Drawing on her background across impact investing and Harvard Business School, Cait breaks down why MassChallenge is built to help early-stage companies get to real traction, not just better pitch decks. The episode dives into hiring, leadership, and the balancing act every founder faces between conviction and adaptation. Jack and Cait also get into the future of AI, where it can create massive upside, where it can quietly erode human connection, and why the smartest builders will stay grounded in reality while everyone else chases noise. It’s a strong episode on building durable businesses, solving meaningful problems, and keeping the human edge in a world moving faster by the day.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18811641 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 3085 shakin hands, Mass Challenge, Cait Brumme, MassChallenge, Jack Moran, 2 89 full false Turning Local News Into Viral Stories Turning Local News Into Viral Stories WBZ NewsRadio reporter, producer, and on-camera personality Matt Shearer joins Jack Moran to break down what it takes to turn everyday local moments into stories people actually care about. Matt shares how his early love of radio shaped the way he communicates today, treating the audience like a friend in the passenger seat, not a crowd he has to “perform” for. He unpacks the core storytelling principles that drive his work: earn attention fast, keep the pacing tight, and make sure every story delivers a real payoff. The conversation also explores how trust is built, both with strangers in the field and with viewers online, by staying human, curious, and consistent. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at modern journalism and content creation, and a reminder that the best stories aren’t the biggest… they’re the most honest.

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]]> WBZ NewsRadio reporter, producer, and on-camera personality Matt Shearer joins Jack Moran to break down what it takes to turn everyday local moments into stories people actually care about. Matt shares how his early love of radio shaped the way he communicates today, treating the audience like a friend in the passenger seat, not a crowd he has to “perform” for. He unpacks the core storytelling principles that drive his work: earn attention fast, keep the pacing tight, and make sure every story delivers a real payoff. The conversation also explores how trust is built, both with strangers in the field and with viewers online, by staying human, curious, and consistent. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at modern journalism and content creation, and a reminder that the best stories aren’t the biggest… they’re the most honest.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18770446 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2531 shaking hands, jack moran, Matt Shearer, 2 88 full true They sold 1,200 Cars in One Month They sold 1,200 Cars in One Month Jamie McKay, a Massachusetts self-made car dealer who climbed from lot kid to owner by outworking everyone in the building. Jamie shares the moments that forged him, childhood adversity, getting thrown onto the sales floor at 18, and the painful lessons that came with rapid success. He breaks down his non-compete war and why he believes respect matters, but doing what’s right for you matters more. His biggest lessons are tactical: negotiate your pay plan, stop confusing loyalty with stagnation, and structure partnerships so you never hand over control of your future to someone else. 

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]]> Jamie McKay, a Massachusetts self-made car dealer who climbed from lot kid to owner by outworking everyone in the building. Jamie shares the moments that forged him, childhood adversity, getting thrown onto the sales floor at 18, and the painful lessons that came with rapid success. He breaks down his non-compete war and why he believes respect matters, but doing what’s right for you matters more. His biggest lessons are tactical: negotiate your pay plan, stop confusing loyalty with stagnation, and structure partnerships so you never hand over control of your future to someone else. 

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18605381 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 3152 shaking hands, Boston, jack moran, 2 87 full true Former City Councilor: Politics Is All Theater Former City Councilor: Politics Is All Theater Ian Cain, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of QUBIC Labs, and former President & former City Councilor for Quincy, Massachusetts, pulls back the curtain on what politics looks like when the cameras are off. Why “public service” often turns into optics, fundraising, and playing a role. You’ll hear what it actually costs to run for office, how ballot access works, and why donors and messaging can matter more than ideas. Ian also shares what led him to walk away after years in the system, and what he believes needs to change if we want leaders who are real, not performative. Now on the other side of politics, Ian breaks down what he’s building today through QUBIC Labs, a Quincy-based nonprofit incubator focused on blockchain and digital infrastructure, and why he’s obsessed with turning big ideas into real-world adoption. 

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]]> Ian Cain, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of QUBIC Labs, and former President & former City Councilor for Quincy, Massachusetts, pulls back the curtain on what politics looks like when the cameras are off. Why “public service” often turns into optics, fundraising, and playing a role. You’ll hear what it actually costs to run for office, how ballot access works, and why donors and messaging can matter more than ideas. Ian also shares what led him to walk away after years in the system, and what he believes needs to change if we want leaders who are real, not performative. Now on the other side of politics, Ian breaks down what he’s building today through QUBIC Labs, a Quincy-based nonprofit incubator focused on blockchain and digital infrastructure, and why he’s obsessed with turning big ideas into real-world adoption. 

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18565849 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 5094 jack moran, Ian Cain, Boston MA, 2 86 full true Investigative Author: Interviewing a South American dictator's right-hand man Investigative Author: Interviewing a South American dictator's right-hand man Investigative author and professional ghostwriter Cillian Dunne unpacks the reporting journey behind his book The Right Hand Man. After a call in October 2023, Cillian traveled in and out of Panama to interview Carlos Whitgreen, Manuel Noriega’s right-hand man, while tracking down long-hidden documents tied to the regime. They break down what it takes to earn trust with a source who can read people, how you write an “unreliable narrator” without losing the audience, and why stakes and pacing matter as much as facts. Cillian shares how the project changed the way he sees power and foreign policy, and closes with what’s next for the book: a Spanish version, an audiobook, and a push toward film adaptation.

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]]> Investigative author and professional ghostwriter Cillian Dunne unpacks the reporting journey behind his book The Right Hand Man. After a call in October 2023, Cillian traveled in and out of Panama to interview Carlos Whitgreen, Manuel Noriega’s right-hand man, while tracking down long-hidden documents tied to the regime. They break down what it takes to earn trust with a source who can read people, how you write an “unreliable narrator” without losing the audience, and why stakes and pacing matter as much as facts. Cillian shares how the project changed the way he sees power and foreign policy, and closes with what’s next for the book: a Spanish version, an audiobook, and a push toward film adaptation.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18521158 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4613 Cillian Dunne, The Right Hand Man, Jack Moran, 2 84 full true Ep. 83 | What the Younger Generation Really Needs to Learn - with Education Leaders of Panama City Ep. 83 | What the Younger Generation Really Needs to Learn - with Education Leaders of Panama City Jack sits down in Panama City with four educators, Rick Hengelbrok, Ben Thorwaldson, Stephanie Hengelbrok, and Haley Herold Espino, to explore how the education system is evolving beyond the traditional classroom. Together, they unpack the widening gap between curriculum and reality, and why mentorship, emotional development, and real-world readiness are becoming non-negotiable. The conversation dives into system-level pressures, shifting student needs, and how teachers today operate more like entrepreneurs, building culture, adapting on the fly, and designing experiences that actually serve the next generation. Zooming out, they connect these insights to larger questions around leadership, purpose, and the future of learning in a world driven by rapid change. At its core, the episode reframes teaching as a craft rooted in influence, adaptability, and helping young people grow into thinkers, not just test-takers.

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]]> Jack sits down in Panama City with four educators, Rick Hengelbrok, Ben Thorwaldson, Stephanie Hengelbrok, and Haley Herold Espino, to explore how the education system is evolving beyond the traditional classroom. Together, they unpack the widening gap between curriculum and reality, and why mentorship, emotional development, and real-world readiness are becoming non-negotiable. The conversation dives into system-level pressures, shifting student needs, and how teachers today operate more like entrepreneurs, building culture, adapting on the fly, and designing experiences that actually serve the next generation. Zooming out, they connect these insights to larger questions around leadership, purpose, and the future of learning in a world driven by rapid change. At its core, the episode reframes teaching as a craft rooted in influence, adaptability, and helping young people grow into thinkers, not just test-takers.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18276169 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 7077 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands podcast, jack moran, Jose Goldner, briggs education 1 83 full true Ep. 82 | Digital Wealth Building in Emerging Markets - Juan Kong Ep. 82 | Digital Wealth Building in Emerging Markets - Juan Kong Jack sits down in Panama City with Juan Kong, the co-founder and CEO of Marian Exchange, an investment app built to help Latinos generate long-term wealth by tokenizing real assets and connecting local banking rails with crypto infrastructure. He traces how organizing one of Panama’s first crypto conferences and seeing how many people remain unbanked, pushed him to design tools that make investing accessible. The conversation dives into his personal story of growing up Chinese in Panama and the U.S., never fully fitting in, battling depression, and realizing his superpower was connecting people across cultures. The two unpack, leaving a comfortable corporate job, launching a failed ticketing startup, and ultimately finding a better fit at the edge of Web3, where constant change matches his curiosity. They close on the inner game of entrepreneurship, habits, boundaries, imposter syndrome, meditation, even ayahuasca, and the core message that aligning your work with your true purpose and following your gut matters more than any external playbook.

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]]> Jack sits down in Panama City with Juan Kong, the co-founder and CEO of Marian Exchange, an investment app built to help Latinos generate long-term wealth by tokenizing real assets and connecting local banking rails with crypto infrastructure. He traces how organizing one of Panama’s first crypto conferences and seeing how many people remain unbanked, pushed him to design tools that make investing accessible. The conversation dives into his personal story of growing up Chinese in Panama and the U.S., never fully fitting in, battling depression, and realizing his superpower was connecting people across cultures. The two unpack, leaving a comfortable corporate job, launching a failed ticketing startup, and ultimately finding a better fit at the edge of Web3, where constant change matches his curiosity. They close on the inner game of entrepreneurship, habits, boundaries, imposter syndrome, meditation, even ayahuasca, and the core message that aligning your work with your true purpose and following your gut matters more than any external playbook.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18241742 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1675 shaking hands, Jack Moran, Juan Kong, shaking hands podcast, Jose Goldner, 1 82 full true Ep. 81 | Building Safety, Engineering, and Panama’s Future - Emilio Chi Ep. 81 | Building Safety, Engineering, and Panama’s Future - Emilio Chi Jack sits down in Panama City with Emilio Chi, the co-founder of Consultores IND, an engineering firm specializing in non-destructive testing and structural diagnostics. They break down how critical maintenance is in a market that loves to build fast but rarely budgets for long-term health. The conversation expands into Panama’s unique advantages, from logistics and finance to a skyline boom that keeps technical inspection in constant demand. They explore cultural realities, the entrepreneurial mindset gap, and the shift from small hustles to scalable, system-driven businesses. At its core, the episode is about identifying risk early, using geography as a lever, and acting on ideas before the market passes you by.

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]]> Jack sits down in Panama City with Emilio Chi, the co-founder of Consultores IND, an engineering firm specializing in non-destructive testing and structural diagnostics. They break down how critical maintenance is in a market that loves to build fast but rarely budgets for long-term health. The conversation expands into Panama’s unique advantages, from logistics and finance to a skyline boom that keeps technical inspection in constant demand. They explore cultural realities, the entrepreneurial mindset gap, and the shift from small hustles to scalable, system-driven businesses. At its core, the episode is about identifying risk early, using geography as a lever, and acting on ideas before the market passes you by.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18203920 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1975 shaking hands, jack moran, Emilio chi, shakin hands, shaking hands podcast jack moran, 1 81 full false Ep. 80 | Using Interactive 3D software to sell real estate - Dan Burdman Ep. 80 | Using Interactive 3D software to sell real estate - Dan Burdman Dan Burdman, co-founder of Hauzd, breaks down how interactive 3D and live inventory shorten the path from curiosity to commitment in new-build real estate. He shares franchising wins and scars the importance of documenting everything, aligning incentives, and how those lessons translate to everyday. The conversation shifts toward leadership over control: listen first, set the context, and teach people how to think so they can work independently without needing constant supervision. Through it all, the theme is disciplined persistence—stay cash-flow responsible, iterate with customers, and optimize for time freedom as a measure of success.

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]]> Dan Burdman, co-founder of Hauzd, breaks down how interactive 3D and live inventory shorten the path from curiosity to commitment in new-build real estate. He shares franchising wins and scars the importance of documenting everything, aligning incentives, and how those lessons translate to everyday. The conversation shifts toward leadership over control: listen first, set the context, and teach people how to think so they can work independently without needing constant supervision. Through it all, the theme is disciplined persistence—stay cash-flow responsible, iterate with customers, and optimize for time freedom as a measure of success.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18159616 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1834 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, jack moran, dan burdman, 1 80 full false Ep 79 | Building Trust into the Product - Johan Castellanos Ep 79 | Building Trust into the Product - Johan Castellanos Jack sits down in Panama City with Johan Castellanos founder of Verifik, to unpack the hard lessons of building, pivoting, and staying honest with the numbers. They explore the realities of operating in LATAM—Panama’s tax advantages, payment-rail gaps, hiring where talent density lives—and why raising capital locally demands extra grit. The through-line is discipline over ego: treat entrepreneurship like a vocation, listen harder than you speak, and let the market set the brief. They dig into attention as the scarcest resource and how to design simpler, faster experiences that respect it. Trust tech and rigorous verification show up not as buzzwords, but as principles for reducing risk and earning compounding confidence from customers.


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]]> Jack sits down in Panama City with Johan Castellanos founder of Verifik, to unpack the hard lessons of building, pivoting, and staying honest with the numbers. They explore the realities of operating in LATAM—Panama’s tax advantages, payment-rail gaps, hiring where talent density lives—and why raising capital locally demands extra grit. The through-line is discipline over ego: treat entrepreneurship like a vocation, listen harder than you speak, and let the market set the brief. They dig into attention as the scarcest resource and how to design simpler, faster experiences that respect it. Trust tech and rigorous verification show up not as buzzwords, but as principles for reducing risk and earning compounding confidence from customers.


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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18108668 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1757 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, jack moran, sam Weinick, shakin hands, 1 79 full true Ep. 78 | Turn Purpose Into Your Growth Engine - Grecia Medina Ep. 78 | Turn Purpose Into Your Growth Engine - Grecia Medina Jack sits down with Grecia Medina of Bloom Innova in Panama City to unpack how companies can bake measurable environmental and social impact into the core business without sacrificing profitability. She lays out a practical roadmap, strategy, partnerships, and concrete activities that help founders unlock grants, risk capital, and impact investment, with real SME wins and a KPI mindset that tracks both revenue and impact. Zooming out to Panama’s SME-driven economy, they connect climate and biodiversity pressures and national priorities to why private-sector execution, aligned with clear goals, can move faster than public programs, and how to build around the problems that frustrate you most.

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]]> Jack sits down with Grecia Medina of Bloom Innova in Panama City to unpack how companies can bake measurable environmental and social impact into the core business without sacrificing profitability. She lays out a practical roadmap, strategy, partnerships, and concrete activities that help founders unlock grants, risk capital, and impact investment, with real SME wins and a KPI mindset that tracks both revenue and impact. Zooming out to Panama’s SME-driven economy, they connect climate and biodiversity pressures and national priorities to why private-sector execution, aligned with clear goals, can move faster than public programs, and how to build around the problems that frustrate you most.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18079010 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2507 Shaking Hands, Shaking hands podcast, shakin hands, jack moran, 1 78 full false Ep. 77 | Winning with transparency - Norman Coburn Ep. 77 | Winning with transparency - Norman Coburn Jack sits down with the co-founder and CTO of Darien Technologies, Norman Coburn, in Panama City to unpack 11 years of building a “software factory” across banking, fintech, and startups. They contrast capital-rich comfort in the U.S. with the scrappy, bootstrapped edge of LATAM, then dig into how AI shifts the craft from deterministic builds to generative experiments, plus when to use each. Beyond code, they cover senior product coaching, ruthless scoping, and early user feedback loops that turn specs into MVPs people actually adopt. The team’s operating principles come through: transparent proposals, radical candor with partners, annual reinvention to stay relevant, and addressing misalignment or underperformance early. 

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]]> Jack sits down with the co-founder and CTO of Darien Technologies, Norman Coburn, in Panama City to unpack 11 years of building a “software factory” across banking, fintech, and startups. They contrast capital-rich comfort in the U.S. with the scrappy, bootstrapped edge of LATAM, then dig into how AI shifts the craft from deterministic builds to generative experiments, plus when to use each. Beyond code, they cover senior product coaching, ruthless scoping, and early user feedback loops that turn specs into MVPs people actually adopt. The team’s operating principles come through: transparent proposals, radical candor with partners, annual reinvention to stay relevant, and addressing misalignment or underperformance early. 

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-18039682 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 2127 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, Jack Moran, shakin hands podcast, dreamspear 1 77 full false Ep. 76 | The Business of Better Habits Through Recycling - Andrés Iglesias Ep. 76 | The Business of Better Habits Through Recycling - Andrés Iglesias Jack sits down in Panama City with Andrés Iglesias, founder of Convierte Panamá, a zero-landfill recycling company focused on transforming both waste systems and mindsets. He traces the spark back to traveling the country, witnessing pollution, and deciding to build a service that keeps material out of landfills while educating people to change behavior. The conversation delves into partner selection, alignment, loyalty, and emotional maturity, as well as the importance of prioritizing peace over hype or quick profit, and why protecting your peace matters more than rebuilding a broken business. Beyond the company, Andrés leads one of Panama’s biggest run clubs and also runs and performs with Brunchcast Music as a DJ, channeling community and culture into his work. He reframes fear as a growth signal and explains how sales is purposeful storytelling, clarifying the problem, who it’s for, and the why. 


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]]> Jack sits down in Panama City with Andrés Iglesias, founder of Convierte Panamá, a zero-landfill recycling company focused on transforming both waste systems and mindsets. He traces the spark back to traveling the country, witnessing pollution, and deciding to build a service that keeps material out of landfills while educating people to change behavior. The conversation delves into partner selection, alignment, loyalty, and emotional maturity, as well as the importance of prioritizing peace over hype or quick profit, and why protecting your peace matters more than rebuilding a broken business. Beyond the company, Andrés leads one of Panama’s biggest run clubs and also runs and performs with Brunchcast Music as a DJ, channeling community and culture into his work. He reframes fear as a growth signal and explains how sales is purposeful storytelling, clarifying the problem, who it’s for, and the why. 


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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17999849 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1999 shaking hands podcast, shakin hands jack moran, Andrés Iglesias, 1 76 full false Ep. 75 | Turning Content Into a Finance Company - Juan Hun Ep. 75 | Turning Content Into a Finance Company - Juan Hun Jack Moran sits down with Panamanian entrepreneur and financial educator Juan Hun, co-founder of Fyros and founder of JHG Media, to unpack how he built a thriving business around simplifying money management. Juan shares how he transformed a pandemic-era YouTube hobby into a multi-stream brand, leveraging TikTok consistency, content repurposing, and financial education for Latin America. The conversation explores building a team, designing monetization funnels, and striking a balance between authenticity and smart selling. He explains why index investing beats complexity, why quantity often precedes quality, and how straightforward strategies often prevail. Listeners walk away understanding that patience, systems, and purpose, not overnight virality, create long-term freedom.

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]]> Jack Moran sits down with Panamanian entrepreneur and financial educator Juan Hun, co-founder of Fyros and founder of JHG Media, to unpack how he built a thriving business around simplifying money management. Juan shares how he transformed a pandemic-era YouTube hobby into a multi-stream brand, leveraging TikTok consistency, content repurposing, and financial education for Latin America. The conversation explores building a team, designing monetization funnels, and striking a balance between authenticity and smart selling. He explains why index investing beats complexity, why quantity often precedes quality, and how straightforward strategies often prevail. Listeners walk away understanding that patience, systems, and purpose, not overnight virality, create long-term freedom.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17960932 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1894 Shaking Hands, Shakin hands, jack moran, 1 75 full true Ep. 74 | Bringing Caapi to Market - Roberto Rodriguez Ep. 74 | Bringing Caapi to Market - Roberto Rodriguez Jack sits down in Panama City with a co-founder of Happy Caapi to unpack why nervous-system regulation, not hustle, is the real unlock for clearer work and calmer relationships. Listeners will hear how he discovered the caapi vine and transformed it into a legal, non-inebriating daily ritual, as well as what it takes to source, produce, and educate responsibly in Panama. The two explore simple protocols that align with real life, fostering trust through consistency rather than hype, and positioning a wellness product based on evidence rather than promises. Expect takeaways on designing rituals that stick, making calm a competitive edge, and translating plant wisdom into modern routines.

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]]> Jack sits down in Panama City with a co-founder of Happy Caapi to unpack why nervous-system regulation, not hustle, is the real unlock for clearer work and calmer relationships. Listeners will hear how he discovered the caapi vine and transformed it into a legal, non-inebriating daily ritual, as well as what it takes to source, produce, and educate responsibly in Panama. The two explore simple protocols that align with real life, fostering trust through consistency rather than hype, and positioning a wellness product based on evidence rather than promises. Expect takeaways on designing rituals that stick, making calm a competitive edge, and translating plant wisdom into modern routines.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17920995 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 2432 shaking hands podcast, jack moran, sam Weinick, Roberto Rodriguez, happycaapi, Panama City 1 74 full true Ep. 73 | Practices That Shape Your Reality - Paco Vasquez Ep. 73 | Practices That Shape Your Reality - Paco Vasquez Jack sits down with Paco Vazquez in Panama City for an honest conversation about aligning who you are with what you build, so strategy feels simpler and more sustainable. Together, they explore why service over spectacle fosters genuine trust, how recognizing recurring patterns and embracing reality more quickly leads to better decisions, and how your environment and inputs subtly influence outcomes. They also explore using clear go/no-go signals to reduce overthinking and turning hard-won expertise into straightforward, repeatable offers. The key takeaways are practical: curate your world, quiet the noise, and make decisions that align with your values. The through-line is simple, inner alignment and calm execution create growth that lasts.

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]]> Jack sits down with Paco Vazquez in Panama City for an honest conversation about aligning who you are with what you build, so strategy feels simpler and more sustainable. Together, they explore why service over spectacle fosters genuine trust, how recognizing recurring patterns and embracing reality more quickly leads to better decisions, and how your environment and inputs subtly influence outcomes. They also explore using clear go/no-go signals to reduce overthinking and turning hard-won expertise into straightforward, repeatable offers. The key takeaways are practical: curate your world, quiet the noise, and make decisions that align with your values. The through-line is simple, inner alignment and calm execution create growth that lasts.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17882449 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 3723 shaking hands podcast, shaking hands, jack moran, sam Weinick, shakin hands pod, shaking hands pod, business pod, 1 73 full true Ep. 72 | Puddles to Profit - Mary Quintero Ep. 72 | Puddles to Profit - Mary Quintero In this episode, Jack sits down with Mary Quintero, founder of I Am Undercover, to distill practical, repeatable lessons from building a culture-led product brand. The conversation emphasizes the importance of protecting creative integrity and setting clear, non-negotiable boundaries, including saying no to misaligned capital and partnerships. Operational takeaways include validating demand with pre-sales, aligning design with logistics, and treating distribution and customer experience as core parts of the brand. Growth guidance focuses on feeding the business first, simplifying to what works, and using collaborations only when they truly amplify the story. Most important: prioritize solving the biggest problems in front of you, keep a half-full mindset, and let purpose guide every decision.

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]]> In this episode, Jack sits down with Mary Quintero, founder of I Am Undercover, to distill practical, repeatable lessons from building a culture-led product brand. The conversation emphasizes the importance of protecting creative integrity and setting clear, non-negotiable boundaries, including saying no to misaligned capital and partnerships. Operational takeaways include validating demand with pre-sales, aligning design with logistics, and treating distribution and customer experience as core parts of the brand. Growth guidance focuses on feeding the business first, simplifying to what works, and using collaborations only when they truly amplify the story. Most important: prioritize solving the biggest problems in front of you, keep a half-full mindset, and let purpose guide every decision.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17842893 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2440 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands, jack moran, sam Weinick, Mary Quintero, 1 72 full true Ep. 71 | Partnering Your Way Up - Rob Gordon Ep. 71 | Partnering Your Way Up - Rob Gordon This episode follows Rob Gordon, a Charleston real-estate operator who graduated from college, detoured through agency/PE marketing, and rebuilt his path, doubling down on discipline (literally running every day) and networking. He breaks into the investing game by offering value first, taking over project management, scopes, bids, timelines, and finishes for an established flipper, and scales from a handful of projects to under a year. The conversation centers on learning the craft on the ground, standardizing decisions, and designing for the buyer you’re actually serving. Above all, it’s about consistency, partnerships, and patience: run the miles, build trust, and let compounding effort do the heavy lifting.


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]]> This episode follows Rob Gordon, a Charleston real-estate operator who graduated from college, detoured through agency/PE marketing, and rebuilt his path, doubling down on discipline (literally running every day) and networking. He breaks into the investing game by offering value first, taking over project management, scopes, bids, timelines, and finishes for an established flipper, and scales from a handful of projects to under a year. The conversation centers on learning the craft on the ground, standardizing decisions, and designing for the buyer you’re actually serving. Above all, it’s about consistency, partnerships, and patience: run the miles, build trust, and let compounding effort do the heavy lifting.


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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17803852 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 4105 shaking hands, shanking hands podcast, jack moran, Robert gordon, BRU Built, Shakin hands 1 71 full true Ep. 70 | Stop Drinking the Startup Kool Aid - Crisobal Cortes Ep. 70 | Stop Drinking the Startup Kool Aid - Crisobal Cortes Cristóbal is a Panama City entrepreneur behind Degusta, a restaurant discovery platform, and he now focuses on a B2B reservation product. He walks through the building from B2C into B2B, explaining why WhatsApp is a real competitor in LatAm, and how treating marketing as a science and prioritizing retention features actually moves the needle for restaurants. The conversation becomes tactical, focusing on unit economics, making the case for lifetime value over broker-style one-offs, and validating the approach with sales before pursuing funding. Hiring across borders, educating the local market, and spotting Panama’s under-marketed tourism upside round out the playbook. It closes with a clear ethos: avoid idea worship, ask sharper questions, and let the best product win.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17726417 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2625 shaking hands, shakin' hands, shaking hands podcast, jack moran, 1 70 full true Ep. 69 | Impact That Pays Back - Diego Diaz Ep. 69 | Impact That Pays Back - Diego Diaz In this episode, Jack sits down in Panama City with a Forbes 30 Under 30 social impact founder who leads ISTMO, a movement that turns recycled plastic and community action into a lifestyle brand and platform. The conversation touches on the creative agency, the recycling operation, the Impact Festival, and an app that rewards responsible actions. They dive deep into Panama’s early stage path to find funding, why bootstrapping, and how to structure capital without losing the mission. Brand clarity is a recurring theme, as it determines whether you’re positioning yourself as a marketing partner, an operator, or a tech platform, so that investors and partners know what they’re backing. 

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]]> In this episode, Jack sits down in Panama City with a Forbes 30 Under 30 social impact founder who leads ISTMO, a movement that turns recycled plastic and community action into a lifestyle brand and platform. The conversation touches on the creative agency, the recycling operation, the Impact Festival, and an app that rewards responsible actions. They dive deep into Panama’s early stage path to find funding, why bootstrapping, and how to structure capital without losing the mission. Brand clarity is a recurring theme, as it determines whether you’re positioning yourself as a marketing partner, an operator, or a tech platform, so that investors and partners know what they’re backing. 

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17684093 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2376 shaking hands, shakin hands, shakin' hands, jack moran, Diego Diaz, sam Weinick, 1 69 full true Ep. 68 | Mastering Communication So People Listen - Juan David Guardia Ep. 68 | Mastering Communication So People Listen - Juan David Guardia In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down in Panama City with international lecturer and illusionist Juan David Guardia to unpack the art of impactful communication. Juan reveals how he uses magic as a tool to captivate audiences, shares techniques for crafting stories that stick, and explains the psychology behind leaving a lasting impression. From performing in 12 countries to training Fortune 500 teams, he outlines how to adapt your message across cultures and connect with people on an emotional level. They explore the importance of opening strong to command attention, structuring stories so they’re remembered, reading an audience in real time, and using surprise to make ideas unforgettable. The episode also explores how clear messaging shapes team culture, why presentation is a form of leadership, and the subtle delivery tweaks that can make or break your influence.


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]]> In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down in Panama City with international lecturer and illusionist Juan David Guardia to unpack the art of impactful communication. Juan reveals how he uses magic as a tool to captivate audiences, shares techniques for crafting stories that stick, and explains the psychology behind leaving a lasting impression. From performing in 12 countries to training Fortune 500 teams, he outlines how to adapt your message across cultures and connect with people on an emotional level. They explore the importance of opening strong to command attention, structuring stories so they’re remembered, reading an audience in real time, and using surprise to make ideas unforgettable. The episode also explores how clear messaging shapes team culture, why presentation is a form of leadership, and the subtle delivery tweaks that can make or break your influence.


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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17649373 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 2609 shaking hands podcast, jack Moran, shakin hands, shaking hands pod, sam Weinick, Juan David Guardia, 1 68 full true Ep. 67 | The Cost of Neglecting Yourself - Craig Stahlecker Ep. 67 | The Cost of Neglecting Yourself - Craig Stahlecker In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down with Craig Stahlecker, a former finance professional who transformed his life and career by launching OptiMale, a coaching platform for men focused on naturally optimizing testosterone and reclaiming their health. Craig shares how burnout and neglecting his own well-being catalyzed a major personal shift, leading him to explore health and high-performance routines. The conversation explores the intersection of entrepreneurship, physical health, masculine identity, and the importance of building a mission driven community. Jack and Craig also dive into the systems Craig uses to coach clients, the lifestyle changes required for lasting health, and how accountability is key to sustainable success. This episode is a masterclass in turning personal adversity into purpose and thriving through radical self-ownership.

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]]> In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down with Craig Stahlecker, a former finance professional who transformed his life and career by launching OptiMale, a coaching platform for men focused on naturally optimizing testosterone and reclaiming their health. Craig shares how burnout and neglecting his own well-being catalyzed a major personal shift, leading him to explore health and high-performance routines. The conversation explores the intersection of entrepreneurship, physical health, masculine identity, and the importance of building a mission driven community. Jack and Craig also dive into the systems Craig uses to coach clients, the lifestyle changes required for lasting health, and how accountability is key to sustainable success. This episode is a masterclass in turning personal adversity into purpose and thriving through radical self-ownership.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17608772 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1927 jack moran, shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, Craig Stahlecker, Charleston sc, podcast, 1 67 full true Ep. 66 | The Power in Your Own Story - Sydney Sprenger Ep. 66 | The Power in Your Own Story - Sydney Sprenger In this powerful and personal episode, Jack sits down with Sydney Sprenger—content creator, former Miss Charleston County, and founder of the nonprofit Fear To Faith. Sydney opens up about her journey from a college grad working in visual communications to becoming a single mother and building a vibrant platform that uplifts moms in Charleston. She discusses the value of storytelling, the grit required to rebuild when life doesn’t go as planned, and her rapid growth on social media through authenticity and editing talent. Together, they explore how vulnerability creates real community both online and offline. The episode is a raw and inspiring conversation about identity, impact, and creating purpose from pain.

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]]> In this powerful and personal episode, Jack sits down with Sydney Sprenger—content creator, former Miss Charleston County, and founder of the nonprofit Fear To Faith. Sydney opens up about her journey from a college grad working in visual communications to becoming a single mother and building a vibrant platform that uplifts moms in Charleston. She discusses the value of storytelling, the grit required to rebuild when life doesn’t go as planned, and her rapid growth on social media through authenticity and editing talent. Together, they explore how vulnerability creates real community both online and offline. The episode is a raw and inspiring conversation about identity, impact, and creating purpose from pain.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17572068 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2556 shaking hands podcast, jack Moran, Sydney sprenger, 1 66 full true Ep. 65 | Taking The Leap with AI - Diego Duque Ep. 65 | Taking The Leap with AI - Diego Duque This week on Shakin' Hands, Jack sits down in Panama City with entrepreneur and problem-solver Diego Quque. From food trucks to software, Diego’s journey has always been about experimentation, learning, and building. Today, his energy is fully behind The Leap, a platform designed to transform the way entrepreneurs launch their businesses. Powered by AI, The Leap helps founders validate ideas, break limiting beliefs, and take faster, smarter action. In this episode, Diego breaks down the tools, mental models, and startup frameworks that can help anyone transition from idea to execution without getting stuck. 

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]]> This week on Shakin' Hands, Jack sits down in Panama City with entrepreneur and problem-solver Diego Quque. From food trucks to software, Diego’s journey has always been about experimentation, learning, and building. Today, his energy is fully behind The Leap, a platform designed to transform the way entrepreneurs launch their businesses. Powered by AI, The Leap helps founders validate ideas, break limiting beliefs, and take faster, smarter action. In this episode, Diego breaks down the tools, mental models, and startup frameworks that can help anyone transition from idea to execution without getting stuck. 

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17535792 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2194 shaking hands, shakin hands, jack Moran, shakin hands podcast, 1 65 full true Ep 64 | From Corporate Hustle to Creative Freedom - Cesar Jimenez Ep 64 | From Corporate Hustle to Creative Freedom - Cesar Jimenez In this episode, Jack sits down with César Jiménez in Panama City, a high energy operator who’s driven commercial success across Latin America and built a massive personal brand in the process. They talk about what it really takes to launch sales strategies and how to influence people in sales through relationships. He shares how he transitioned from leading corporate sales teams to launching his own men’s style and consulting project, where he grew audiences into the hundreds of thousands on Instagram and TikTok. Whether it’s channel management, building digital sales systems, or testing content that actually converts, this episode is packed with real lessons in speed, mindset, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.

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]]> In this episode, Jack sits down with César Jiménez in Panama City, a high energy operator who’s driven commercial success across Latin America and built a massive personal brand in the process. They talk about what it really takes to launch sales strategies and how to influence people in sales through relationships. He shares how he transitioned from leading corporate sales teams to launching his own men’s style and consulting project, where he grew audiences into the hundreds of thousands on Instagram and TikTok. Whether it’s channel management, building digital sales systems, or testing content that actually converts, this episode is packed with real lessons in speed, mindset, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17491579 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2264 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands, Cesar Jimenez, jack Moran, ecological improvements, 1 64 full true Ep. 63 | This is What Passion Tastes Like - Chef Felipe Milanes Ep. 63 | This is What Passion Tastes Like - Chef Felipe Milanes In this episode of Shakin' Hands, Jack sits down with Felipe Milanes, a Panama-born chef whose global culinary journey has taken him from working under legends like José Andrés in Washington, D.C., to competing internationally, before returning home. While Felipe shares pieces of his story, the heart of this conversation delves into the realities of building something authentic in an industry fraught with pressure and expectations. He and Jack unpack the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, the necessity of clarity and purpose, and why knowing who you're creating for matters more than chasing trends. Listeners will hear hard-earned wisdom about failure, identity, mental health, and staying true to your roots. It's an inspiring and unfiltered look at what it takes to bring a vision to life, especially when that vision is bigger than you.

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]]> In this episode of Shakin' Hands, Jack sits down with Felipe Milanes, a Panama-born chef whose global culinary journey has taken him from working under legends like José Andrés in Washington, D.C., to competing internationally, before returning home. While Felipe shares pieces of his story, the heart of this conversation delves into the realities of building something authentic in an industry fraught with pressure and expectations. He and Jack unpack the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, the necessity of clarity and purpose, and why knowing who you're creating for matters more than chasing trends. Listeners will hear hard-earned wisdom about failure, identity, mental health, and staying true to your roots. It's an inspiring and unfiltered look at what it takes to bring a vision to life, especially when that vision is bigger than you.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17457697 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2414 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands, Jack Moran, Felipe Milanes 1 63 full true Ep 62 | Helping Founders Find Their Start - Boris Weinberg Ep 62 | Helping Founders Find Their Start - Boris Weinberg In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down in Panama City with Boris Weinberg, the entrepreneurial force behind PanamaStartups. The conversation explores the raw realities of starting a business in a country where institutional support for startups is still lacking. Boris shares the grassroots beginnings of PanamaStartups, a founder-led movement focused on peer mentorship, community support, and shared knowledge. They unpack the mindset shifts necessary for building in emerging ecosystems, breaking away from dependency, and cultivating self-driven innovation. Listeners will walk away with powerful truths about starting where you are, building community first, and being resourceful when resources are scarce.

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]]> In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down in Panama City with Boris Weinberg, the entrepreneurial force behind PanamaStartups. The conversation explores the raw realities of starting a business in a country where institutional support for startups is still lacking. Boris shares the grassroots beginnings of PanamaStartups, a founder-led movement focused on peer mentorship, community support, and shared knowledge. They unpack the mindset shifts necessary for building in emerging ecosystems, breaking away from dependency, and cultivating self-driven innovation. Listeners will walk away with powerful truths about starting where you are, building community first, and being resourceful when resources are scarce.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17419403 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2934 shaking hands podcast, shakin hands, jack Moran, sam Weinick, Boris Weinberg, Panama City, 1 62 full true Ep. 61 | Helping Students Choose A Smarter Path Forward - Karen Gibbs Ep. 61 | Helping Students Choose A Smarter Path Forward - Karen Gibbs In this episode, Jack sits down with Karen Gibbs, founder of Scholar Shine, a platform revolutionizing how students choose careers. Karen shares her journey from a decade in corporate marketing to launching an EdTech company in Panama. She explains how Scholar Shine uses AI and expert advice to match students with career paths and help schools better guide their students. The conversation dives into challenges in the Latin American education system, resilience in entrepreneurship, and the future of digital career guidance. Listeners will leave with fresh insights into how technology can transform education and unlock student potential.

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]]> In this episode, Jack sits down with Karen Gibbs, founder of Scholar Shine, a platform revolutionizing how students choose careers. Karen shares her journey from a decade in corporate marketing to launching an EdTech company in Panama. She explains how Scholar Shine uses AI and expert advice to match students with career paths and help schools better guide their students. The conversation dives into challenges in the Latin American education system, resilience in entrepreneurship, and the future of digital career guidance. Listeners will leave with fresh insights into how technology can transform education and unlock student potential.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17377393 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1157 shaking hands, shakin hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands podcast, jack Moran 1 61 full false Ep. 60 | Modernizing Finance for the 21st Century - Felipe Echandi Ep. 60 | Modernizing Finance for the 21st Century - Felipe Echandi In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran interviews Felipe Echandi, the co-founder and CEO of Cuanto. The conversation dives deep into Latin America’s fragmented digital economy and how Cuanto is building tools to empower small merchants to sell online and through social media. Felipe also shares his experience serving on Panama’s Banking Superintendency, helping reform outdated regulations to match the speed of internet innovation, and describing what it was like to be a Y Combinator recipient in 2019. Together, they explore the challenges of financial inclusion, the dominance of global platforms, and the opportunity to create a localized commerce ecosystem in Latin America. 

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]]> In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran interviews Felipe Echandi, the co-founder and CEO of Cuanto. The conversation dives deep into Latin America’s fragmented digital economy and how Cuanto is building tools to empower small merchants to sell online and through social media. Felipe also shares his experience serving on Panama’s Banking Superintendency, helping reform outdated regulations to match the speed of internet innovation, and describing what it was like to be a Y Combinator recipient in 2019. Together, they explore the challenges of financial inclusion, the dominance of global platforms, and the opportunity to create a localized commerce ecosystem in Latin America. 

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17332484 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2378 shaking hands, shakin hands, Jack Moran, shakin hands podcast, 1 60 full true Ep. 59 | Turning Cacao into a Company - Jaime Pérez Ep. 59 | Turning Cacao into a Company - Jaime Pérez Jack Moran sits down in Panama with the co-founder of Bocao, Jaime Pérez, a chocolate company that takes the "bean to bar" model to heart. Rooted in a family farm and driven by youthful ambition, Bocao was built to showcase Panama's rich cacao to the world. The conversation dives deep into the agricultural strengths of the region, the painstaking process of sourcing and manufacturing, and the brand's commitment to authenticity. Beyond just selling chocolate, the mission is about cultural storytelling, economic opportunity, and global reach. This episode is a powerful look at how vision, heritage, and hustle intersect to create a product with purpose.

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]]> Jack Moran sits down in Panama with the co-founder of Bocao, Jaime Pérez, a chocolate company that takes the "bean to bar" model to heart. Rooted in a family farm and driven by youthful ambition, Bocao was built to showcase Panama's rich cacao to the world. The conversation dives deep into the agricultural strengths of the region, the painstaking process of sourcing and manufacturing, and the brand's commitment to authenticity. Beyond just selling chocolate, the mission is about cultural storytelling, economic opportunity, and global reach. This episode is a powerful look at how vision, heritage, and hustle intersect to create a product with purpose.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17301499 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1876 jack moran, shaking hands, shakin hands podcast, shaking hands podcast, 1 59 full false Ep. 58 | Fintech Made Easy - Juan Diego Gálvez Ep. 58 | Fintech Made Easy - Juan Diego Gálvez In this episode, Jack sits down with Juan Diego Gálvez, co-founder and CEO of PayCaddy, a Panamanian fintech transforming digital financial infrastructure across Latin America. Juan shares how their “Fintech as a Service” model allows any company to launch financial services faster. The conversation dives into the challenges of earning trust from traditional banks, building resilient API infrastructure, and the rise of embedded finance in emerging markets. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about building scalable fintech in complex regulatory environments.

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]]> In this episode, Jack sits down with Juan Diego Gálvez, co-founder and CEO of PayCaddy, a Panamanian fintech transforming digital financial infrastructure across Latin America. Juan shares how their “Fintech as a Service” model allows any company to launch financial services faster. The conversation dives into the challenges of earning trust from traditional banks, building resilient API infrastructure, and the rise of embedded finance in emerging markets. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about building scalable fintech in complex regulatory environments.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17260740 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2482 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands pod, Jack Moran, 1 58 full true Ep. 57 | Redefining Value with Waste - Sofía Fasquelle Ep. 57 | Redefining Value with Waste - Sofía Fasquelle Jack Moran sits down with Sofia Fasquelle, co-founder of SimpleAF, a studio in Panama that designs sustainable accessories from recycled materials. Sofia shares the backstory of how her team turned discarded material into functional fashion items. The conversation dives into the challenges of prototyping, scaling responsibly, and navigating regional innovation gaps. She highlights how intuition and cultural awareness shaped their brand and operational decisions. This episode offers insight for entrepreneurs looking to build purpose-driven businesses from the ground up.

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]]> Jack Moran sits down with Sofia Fasquelle, co-founder of SimpleAF, a studio in Panama that designs sustainable accessories from recycled materials. Sofia shares the backstory of how her team turned discarded material into functional fashion items. The conversation dives into the challenges of prototyping, scaling responsibly, and navigating regional innovation gaps. She highlights how intuition and cultural awareness shaped their brand and operational decisions. This episode offers insight for entrepreneurs looking to build purpose-driven businesses from the ground up.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17217046 Mon, 26 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2286 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands, shakin hands pod, jack Moran 1 57 full false Ep. 56 | The Tech Startup Changing Sports Scouting - Sebastien Hilaire Ep. 56 | The Tech Startup Changing Sports Scouting - Sebastien Hilaire Jack sits down with Sebastien Hilaire, founder of Prospect1, a Panama-based sports intelligence startup that helps teams identify, develop, and promote athletes through contextual performance data. They dive into how the platform supports more intelligent decision-making and what it’s like building a tech company in Panama’s emerging startup scene. Sebastien shares what’s working and what is not when doing business locally and the mindset required to grow something meaningful in a developing market.

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]]> Jack sits down with Sebastien Hilaire, founder of Prospect1, a Panama-based sports intelligence startup that helps teams identify, develop, and promote athletes through contextual performance data. They dive into how the platform supports more intelligent decision-making and what it’s like building a tech company in Panama’s emerging startup scene. Sebastien shares what’s working and what is not when doing business locally and the mindset required to grow something meaningful in a developing market.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17184818 Mon, 19 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1875 shaking hands, Shakin Hands podcast, Shakin Hands, Jack Moran, dreamspear, ecological improvements, 1 56 full true Ep. 55 | Programming Your Own Reality - Juan Pablo Carrizo Ep. 55 | Programming Your Own Reality - Juan Pablo Carrizo In this episode, Jack Moran meets with transformational mentor Juan Pablo Carrizo in Panama City to explore how energy, intention, and consciousness shape our lives. The two discuss emotional healing, sobriety, and breaking free from limiting beliefs, insightful topics for any entrepreneur seeking deeper clarity and alignment. Juan shares how internal shifts can lead to external success, both personally and professionally. This episode encourages listeners to reprogram their reality and build from a more empowered state.

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]]> In this episode, Jack Moran meets with transformational mentor Juan Pablo Carrizo in Panama City to explore how energy, intention, and consciousness shape our lives. The two discuss emotional healing, sobriety, and breaking free from limiting beliefs, insightful topics for any entrepreneur seeking deeper clarity and alignment. Juan shares how internal shifts can lead to external success, both personally and professionally. This episode encourages listeners to reprogram their reality and build from a more empowered state.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17140681 Mon, 12 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 3050 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, jack Moran, Shakin Hands, 1 55 full true Ep. 54 | Respect Is the Real Sales Strategy - Ryan Eleuteri Ep. 54 | Respect Is the Real Sales Strategy - Ryan Eleuteri In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down with Ryan Eleuteri, founder of Charleston Beverage Company, the makers of Charleston Bloody Mary Mix, and the executive director behind Charleston’s charity boxing tournament, Battle on the Brick. Ryan shares the gritty realities of building a beverage brand from scratch, scaling authenticity into a business model, and the lessons learned from both entrepreneurship and starting a charity event. They dive into the power of creating products and events that stand for something bigger than profit—emphasizing community impact, brand storytelling, and resilience under pressure. Whether it’s bottling a Bloody Mary or stepping into the ring, Ryan’s journey proves that real success is earned where passion, purpose, and perseverance collide.

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]]> In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down with Ryan Eleuteri, founder of Charleston Beverage Company, the makers of Charleston Bloody Mary Mix, and the executive director behind Charleston’s charity boxing tournament, Battle on the Brick. Ryan shares the gritty realities of building a beverage brand from scratch, scaling authenticity into a business model, and the lessons learned from both entrepreneurship and starting a charity event. They dive into the power of creating products and events that stand for something bigger than profit—emphasizing community impact, brand storytelling, and resilience under pressure. Whether it’s bottling a Bloody Mary or stepping into the ring, Ryan’s journey proves that real success is earned where passion, purpose, and perseverance collide.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17025010 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 3324 shaking hands podcast, shakin hands podcast, jack Moran, shakin hands, 1 54 full true Ep.53 | He Solved What Apple Skipped - Andrew Green Ep.53 | He Solved What Apple Skipped - Andrew Green In this episode of Shakin' Hands, Jack sits down with the co-founder and chief creative officer of Twelve South, a company known for designing elegant accessories that seamlessly integrate with Apple products. Andrew shares the brand's origin story, including how a single prototype evolved into a global product line admired for its craftsmanship and functionality. They dive deep into the challenges of scaling a physical product business, navigating manufacturing at volume, and staying lean while protecting the creative process. This conversation is packed with insights on trusting your taste, the importance of storytelling through design, why obsessing over the small stuff actually matters, and how staying intentional can lead to long-term success in both business and life.

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]]> In this episode of Shakin' Hands, Jack sits down with the co-founder and chief creative officer of Twelve South, a company known for designing elegant accessories that seamlessly integrate with Apple products. Andrew shares the brand's origin story, including how a single prototype evolved into a global product line admired for its craftsmanship and functionality. They dive deep into the challenges of scaling a physical product business, navigating manufacturing at volume, and staying lean while protecting the creative process. This conversation is packed with insights on trusting your taste, the importance of storytelling through design, why obsessing over the small stuff actually matters, and how staying intentional can lead to long-term success in both business and life.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-17010637 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2538 shaking hands, shakin hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands podcast, Jack Moran, Andrew Green 1 53 full true Ep. 52 | Reinventing Search for the AI Era Part II - Jeff Bobby Ep. 52 | Reinventing Search for the AI Era Part II - Jeff Bobby In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jeff Bobby co-founder and VP of Social Strategy at SwiftSift shares the unfiltered story behind his pivot from a family-run medical business and military service to co-founding a disruptive AI-driven mobile app. Jeff dives deep into his entrepreneurial upbringing, the evolution of SwiftSift from a VIP concierge service to a smartsocial discovery platform, and how mentorship shaped his journey, especially through lessons learned from his business partner, Mike Novelli. They explore how Jeff’s creative instincts, Gen Z insights, and real-world experience contribute to product development, marketing strategy, and user experience. From managing ADHD to mastering focus and building intentional environments, Jeff offers grounded advice on staying consistent, trusting your path, and letting passion lead innovation.


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]]> In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jeff Bobby co-founder and VP of Social Strategy at SwiftSift shares the unfiltered story behind his pivot from a family-run medical business and military service to co-founding a disruptive AI-driven mobile app. Jeff dives deep into his entrepreneurial upbringing, the evolution of SwiftSift from a VIP concierge service to a smartsocial discovery platform, and how mentorship shaped his journey, especially through lessons learned from his business partner, Mike Novelli. They explore how Jeff’s creative instincts, Gen Z insights, and real-world experience contribute to product development, marketing strategy, and user experience. From managing ADHD to mastering focus and building intentional environments, Jeff offers grounded advice on staying consistent, trusting your path, and letting passion lead innovation.


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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16971355 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2741 shaking hands, shakin hands, shaking hands podcast, jack Moran, Jeff bobby, 1 52 full true Ep. 51 | Reinventing Search for the AI Era Part I - Michael Novielli Ep. 51 | Reinventing Search for the AI Era Part I - Michael Novielli Michael Novielli shares his journey from Wall Street to the world of tech, where he's co-founded SwiftSift, an AI driven mobile app set to revolutionize the search experience. He discusses the frustrations with traditional search engines and how AI, particularly ChatGPT, inspired his shift into the tech world. Michael reflects on the lessons from his career, including the importance of resilience, mentorship, and effective communication in business. He also highlights the parallels between the rise of AI and the dotcom boom, emphasizing that both represent transformative opportunities in their respective eras.

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]]> Michael Novielli shares his journey from Wall Street to the world of tech, where he's co-founded SwiftSift, an AI driven mobile app set to revolutionize the search experience. He discusses the frustrations with traditional search engines and how AI, particularly ChatGPT, inspired his shift into the tech world. Michael reflects on the lessons from his career, including the importance of resilience, mentorship, and effective communication in business. He also highlights the parallels between the rise of AI and the dotcom boom, emphasizing that both represent transformative opportunities in their respective eras.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16928152 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2761 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, jack Moran, AI, sam Weinick, Michael Novielli, DreamSpear, 1 51 full true Ep. 50 | Your Career Isn’t Linear. It’s a Playground - Ryan Covert Ep. 50 | Your Career Isn’t Linear. It’s a Playground - Ryan Covert In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down with serial entrepreneur and investor Ryan Covert to unpack what it really takes to build a modern business, and a modern life. From launching Tidewater, a next-gen private club in Charleston, to exiting multiple companies, Ryan shares raw insights on vision, team building, operational clarity, and personal growth. The conversation covers the evolving definition of success, the balance between strategy and execution, knowing your entrepreneurial type, and how to build businesses that align with your lifestyle. Whether you're starting from scratch or scaling with intention, this one’s packed with real-world advice and mindset shifts that matter.

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]]> In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down with serial entrepreneur and investor Ryan Covert to unpack what it really takes to build a modern business, and a modern life. From launching Tidewater, a next-gen private club in Charleston, to exiting multiple companies, Ryan shares raw insights on vision, team building, operational clarity, and personal growth. The conversation covers the evolving definition of success, the balance between strategy and execution, knowing your entrepreneurial type, and how to build businesses that align with your lifestyle. Whether you're starting from scratch or scaling with intention, this one’s packed with real-world advice and mindset shifts that matter.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16885419 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 3702 shaking hands, shakin hands, shaking hands podcast, Jack Moran, 1 50 full true Ep. 49 | How This Company Is Changing Fundraising - Sam Staley Ep. 49 | How This Company Is Changing Fundraising - Sam Staley In this episode of Shakin' Hands, Jack Moran talks with serial entrepreneur and Event.Gives CEO, Sam Staley, about turning a school auction challenge into a full-scale fundraising platform. They discuss scaling software businesses, strategic partnerships, and how to build companies with an exit in mind. Staley shares insights from pioneering the first metropolitan-scale WiFi network and the importance of persistence in entrepreneurship. They also dive into the balance between product development and sales, leveraging competitors for growth and the mindset needed to turn ideas into thriving businesses.

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]]> In this episode of Shakin' Hands, Jack Moran talks with serial entrepreneur and Event.Gives CEO, Sam Staley, about turning a school auction challenge into a full-scale fundraising platform. They discuss scaling software businesses, strategic partnerships, and how to build companies with an exit in mind. Staley shares insights from pioneering the first metropolitan-scale WiFi network and the importance of persistence in entrepreneurship. They also dive into the balance between product development and sales, leveraging competitors for growth and the mindset needed to turn ideas into thriving businesses.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16837378 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1715 shaking hands podcast, shaking hands, shaking hands pod, shakin' hands podcast, shakin hands podcast, shakin hands, Jack Moran, 1 49 full true Ep. 48 | The Strategy That Put Her In The Top 1% - Katrina Wylene Ep. 48 | The Strategy That Put Her In The Top 1% - Katrina Wylene In this episode of Shakin' Hands, Katrina Wylene shares how she became a top 1% insurance producer by dominating luxury property insurance's high-risk, high-reward niche. She reveals how to tap into untapped markets, build strategic relationships, and confidently close million-dollar deals. Katrina also dives into the mindset shifts that fueled her success, the impact of therapy and self-work, and the importance of emotional resilience in business. She breaks down thriving in a male-dominated industry, the dangers of over-functioning, and the daily habits that keep her at the top. With raw honesty, she unpacks lessons from past relationships, calculates risk-taking, and shows how surrounding yourself with the right people can transform your career.

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]]> In this episode of Shakin' Hands, Katrina Wylene shares how she became a top 1% insurance producer by dominating luxury property insurance's high-risk, high-reward niche. She reveals how to tap into untapped markets, build strategic relationships, and confidently close million-dollar deals. Katrina also dives into the mindset shifts that fueled her success, the impact of therapy and self-work, and the importance of emotional resilience in business. She breaks down thriving in a male-dominated industry, the dangers of over-functioning, and the daily habits that keep her at the top. With raw honesty, she unpacks lessons from past relationships, calculates risk-taking, and shows how surrounding yourself with the right people can transform your career.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16793407 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 3920 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands podcast, shakin hands, Jack Moran, 1 48 full true Ep. 47 | Wholesaling Secrets No One Talks About - Devan Carroll Ep. 47 | Wholesaling Secrets No One Talks About - Devan Carroll Real estate investor Devan Carroll, founder of Deventum Properties, joins Shakin' Hands to share his journey from startup hustler to managing millions in transactions. He breaks down key strategies for wholesaling, flipping, and scaling, highlighting the power of off-market deals, mentorship, and efficient systems. He and Jack discuss persistence, networking, and delayed gratification in building long-term wealth. 

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]]> Real estate investor Devan Carroll, founder of Deventum Properties, joins Shakin' Hands to share his journey from startup hustler to managing millions in transactions. He breaks down key strategies for wholesaling, flipping, and scaling, highlighting the power of off-market deals, mentorship, and efficient systems. He and Jack discuss persistence, networking, and delayed gratification in building long-term wealth. 

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16756840 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2594 Shaking Hands, Shakin hand podcast, shaking hands podcast, Jack Moran, 1 47 full true Ep. 46 | Why Change Feels So Hard - Holly Melohn Ep. 46 | Why Change Feels So Hard - Holly Melohn This episode of Shakin' Hands explores personal transformation and overcoming deep-seated mental and emotional barriers. Jack talks with Holly Melohn, an empowerment and transformation coach who works with individuals to heal trauma, release limiting beliefs, and step into a more empowered version of themselves. The two discuss how past trauma, self-limiting beliefs, and subconscious patterns shape our lives. They discuss techniques like meditation, breathwork, and somatic healing to release old wounds and step into a new identity. Whether you want to overcome personal struggles or elevate your mindset, this conversation offers practical insights for lasting change.

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]]> This episode of Shakin' Hands explores personal transformation and overcoming deep-seated mental and emotional barriers. Jack talks with Holly Melohn, an empowerment and transformation coach who works with individuals to heal trauma, release limiting beliefs, and step into a more empowered version of themselves. The two discuss how past trauma, self-limiting beliefs, and subconscious patterns shape our lives. They discuss techniques like meditation, breathwork, and somatic healing to release old wounds and step into a new identity. Whether you want to overcome personal struggles or elevate your mindset, this conversation offers practical insights for lasting change.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16712254 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1442 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin' hands podcast, jack Moran, 1 46 full true Ep. 45 | Going from Solopreneur to Leader - Katelyn Annemarie Brush Ep. 45 | Going from Solopreneur to Leader - Katelyn Annemarie Brush Katelyn Annemarie Brush, the founder of Natured Marketing, is a business and leadership coach based in Denver. The episode explores entrepreneurship, personal development, and sustainable business growth, focusing on shifting from an employee mindset to a CEO perspective. Katelyn shares insights on building a business that aligns with personal values, attracting ideal clients, and leveraging community for success. She also highlights the importance of smart marketing, personal growth habits, and confidently stepping into leadership while balancing business success with a fulfilling life.


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]]> Katelyn Annemarie Brush, the founder of Natured Marketing, is a business and leadership coach based in Denver. The episode explores entrepreneurship, personal development, and sustainable business growth, focusing on shifting from an employee mindset to a CEO perspective. Katelyn shares insights on building a business that aligns with personal values, attracting ideal clients, and leveraging community for success. She also highlights the importance of smart marketing, personal growth habits, and confidently stepping into leadership while balancing business success with a fulfilling life.


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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16659510 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500 2934 1 45 full false Ep. 44 | Overcoming Self Doubt - Katie Ernst Ep. 44 | Overcoming Self Doubt - Katie Ernst Jack sits down with Katie Ernst, the founder of KG Creative Enterprises and The Lotus, to discuss intuition, creativity, and purpose-driven living. They explore escaping unfulfilling careers, embracing spirituality, and authentically navigating entrepreneurship. Katie shares insights on overcoming fear, unlocking creativity, and designing a fulfilling life. She shares her process for deep-diving into living with intention and taking ownership of your unique path.

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]]> Jack sits down with Katie Ernst, the founder of KG Creative Enterprises and The Lotus, to discuss intuition, creativity, and purpose-driven living. They explore escaping unfulfilling careers, embracing spirituality, and authentically navigating entrepreneurship. Katie shares insights on overcoming fear, unlocking creativity, and designing a fulfilling life. She shares her process for deep-diving into living with intention and taking ownership of your unique path.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16634181 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500 2861 shakin hands, shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shaking hands, jack Moran, Katie Ernst, 1 44 full false Ep. 43 | Creating A Sanctuary for Transformation - Meghan Rubinstein Ep. 43 | Creating A Sanctuary for Transformation - Meghan Rubinstein What if business wasn’t about competition but about true community? In this episode, Jack Moran sits down with the founder of Sakala Community, a sanctuary built on inclusivity, healing, and authentic connection. They explore the raw reality of entrepreneurship—balancing purpose with sustainability, challenging traditional business models, and redefining success through accessibility and collaboration. From overcoming personal struggles to creating a space without hierarchy, this conversation is a blueprint for merging intention, mindfulness, and business in a way that transforms lives.

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]]> What if business wasn’t about competition but about true community? In this episode, Jack Moran sits down with the founder of Sakala Community, a sanctuary built on inclusivity, healing, and authentic connection. They explore the raw reality of entrepreneurship—balancing purpose with sustainability, challenging traditional business models, and redefining success through accessibility and collaboration. From overcoming personal struggles to creating a space without hierarchy, this conversation is a blueprint for merging intention, mindfulness, and business in a way that transforms lives.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16592218 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 3709 shakin hands, shaking hands shaking hands podcast, Jack Moran, 1 43 full false Ep. 42 | Turning Your Essence Into a Business Asset - Candace Smith Ep. 42 | Turning Your Essence Into a Business Asset - Candace Smith Jack Moran and Candace Smith dive into the power of personal branding and why many entrepreneurs struggle with visibility and messaging. Candace shares how to craft an authentic brand that attracts clients, the psychology behind standing out, and the biggest mistakes business owners make. She also reveals how to balance creativity with structure and overcome self-doubt to scale successfully.

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]]> Jack Moran and Candace Smith dive into the power of personal branding and why many entrepreneurs struggle with visibility and messaging. Candace shares how to craft an authentic brand that attracts clients, the psychology behind standing out, and the biggest mistakes business owners make. She also reveals how to balance creativity with structure and overcome self-doubt to scale successfully.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16551030 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0500 1940 Shaking Hands, Shaking Hands Podcast, Shakin Hands pod, shaking hands pod, 1 42 full false Ep. 41 | Redefining Modern Connection - Justine Baruch Ep. 41 | Redefining Modern Connection - Justine Baruch Justine Baruch, a life, relationship, and executive coach, dives into masculine and feminine dynamics, attachment styles, and the biological and emotional factors that shape relationships. She shares strategies for improving communication, fostering intimacy, and navigating modern dating challenges, while also discussing her shift toward leadership coaching and personal growth.

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]]> Justine Baruch, a life, relationship, and executive coach, dives into masculine and feminine dynamics, attachment styles, and the biological and emotional factors that shape relationships. She shares strategies for improving communication, fostering intimacy, and navigating modern dating challenges, while also discussing her shift toward leadership coaching and personal growth.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16506183 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0500 3395 shakin hands, shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands podcast, jack Moran, 1 41 full true Ep. 40 | Breaking the Loop in Trauma and Leadership - Patrick Murphy Ep. 40 | Breaking the Loop in Trauma and Leadership - Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy, a trauma-informed coach and entrepreneur, joins Shakin' Hands to explore how past trauma and chronic stress impact energy, leadership, and decision-making in business. Patrick delves into the science of somatic experiencing, explaining how unresolved trauma drains mental capacity and hinders success. He provides actionable insights on completing stress cycles, fostering emotional resilience, and reclaiming authenticity in leadership.

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]]> Patrick Murphy, a trauma-informed coach and entrepreneur, joins Shakin' Hands to explore how past trauma and chronic stress impact energy, leadership, and decision-making in business. Patrick delves into the science of somatic experiencing, explaining how unresolved trauma drains mental capacity and hinders success. He provides actionable insights on completing stress cycles, fostering emotional resilience, and reclaiming authenticity in leadership.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16465222 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0500 3215 Shaking Hands, Patrick Murphy, Shakin hands podcast, Shaking hands podcast, 1 40 full true Ep. 39 | Thriving on Curiosity - Jonathan Smith Ep. 39 | Thriving on Curiosity - Jonathan Smith Jack Moran speaks with Jonathan Smith, the host of "Curiosity Woke the Dog," about entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the importance of staying curious. Jonathan shares his journey from music festivals to podcasting and discusses the lessons he learned from working in door-to-door sales. They delve into building community, cultivating resilience, and the effects of mindset and meditation.

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]]> Jack Moran speaks with Jonathan Smith, the host of "Curiosity Woke the Dog," about entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the importance of staying curious. Jonathan shares his journey from music festivals to podcasting and discusses the lessons he learned from working in door-to-door sales. They delve into building community, cultivating resilience, and the effects of mindset and meditation.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16426657 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0500 3411 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shaking hands, jack Moran, sam Weinick, 1 39 full true Ep.38 | The International Playbook - Rod Robertson Ep.38 | The International Playbook - Rod Robertson Rod Robertson, Managing Partner of Briggs Capital, returns to the podcast to discuss the realities of international business. They discuss conducting business across borders and examining the challenges and opportunities that arise. The conversation also focuses on innovative strategies for thriving in today’s fast-paced markets, navigating risky ventures, and securing profitable exits.

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]]> Rod Robertson, Managing Partner of Briggs Capital, returns to the podcast to discuss the realities of international business. They discuss conducting business across borders and examining the challenges and opportunities that arise. The conversation also focuses on innovative strategies for thriving in today’s fast-paced markets, navigating risky ventures, and securing profitable exits.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16387141 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0500 2862 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, Jack Moran, rod Robertson, 1 38 full true Ep. 37 | Rethinking Tax Strategy - Ryan Roe Ep. 37 | Rethinking Tax Strategy - Ryan Roe Jack Moran hosts Ryan Roe, a tax and business systems expert and aspiring DJ, to explore the balance between tax compliance, entrepreneurial ethics, and personal growth. Ryan details his journey of transforming a family tax business into a thriving operation, transitioning into fractional CFO work, and embracing life coaching, meditation, and personal growth.

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]]> Jack Moran hosts Ryan Roe, a tax and business systems expert and aspiring DJ, to explore the balance between tax compliance, entrepreneurial ethics, and personal growth. Ryan details his journey of transforming a family tax business into a thriving operation, transitioning into fractional CFO work, and embracing life coaching, meditation, and personal growth.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16349186 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500 4896 shaking hands podcast, shaking hands, Shakin hands, shakin hands podcast, Ryan roe, Jack Moran, 1 37 full true Ep. 36 | Mapping the Mind's Potential - Luke Hill Ep. 36 | Mapping the Mind's Potential - Luke Hill Jack Moran chats with Luke Hill about the incredible potential of the human mind. They dive into neurobehavior, mental training, and how early experiences shape belief systems. Luke shares insights on rewiring mental patterns, embracing authenticity, and chasing bold ambitions. Their conversation reveals how understanding the mind's capacity can unlock transformative growth and untapped potential.

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]]> Jack Moran chats with Luke Hill about the incredible potential of the human mind. They dive into neurobehavior, mental training, and how early experiences shape belief systems. Luke shares insights on rewiring mental patterns, embracing authenticity, and chasing bold ambitions. Their conversation reveals how understanding the mind's capacity can unlock transformative growth and untapped potential.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16324953 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500 3792 shakin hands, shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, Luke hill, jack Moran, ecological improvements, charleston sc, 1 36 full true Ep. 35 | Value Beyond the Deal - Jason Wang Ep. 35 | Value Beyond the Deal - Jason Wang Jason Wang, owner of Sonder Home Team and Sonder Capital, joins Shakin's Hands to talk about his journey from realtor to real estate investor. They explore building wealth through equity and creative deal structuring, with Jason emphasizing mindset shifts and the value of authentic relationships. He also shares the "lighthouse" approach to inspiring others by leading through action.

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]]> Jason Wang, owner of Sonder Home Team and Sonder Capital, joins Shakin's Hands to talk about his journey from realtor to real estate investor. They explore building wealth through equity and creative deal structuring, with Jason emphasizing mindset shifts and the value of authentic relationships. He also shares the "lighthouse" approach to inspiring others by leading through action.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16281832 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500 3456 Shaking Hands, Shaking Hands podcast, shakin hands, Jason wang, jack Moran 1 35 full true Ep. 34 | Content That Converts - Sam Weinick Ep. 34 | Content That Converts - Sam Weinick Shakin' Hands producer and owner of SRW Digital, Sam Weinick, discusses the transformative power of content in marketing. He shares strategies for using video to drive engagement and build versatile, authentic content while staying true to personal values. Sam also reflects on his journey from hobbyist to entrepreneur, offering insights on balancing creativity and business growth.

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]]> Shakin' Hands producer and owner of SRW Digital, Sam Weinick, discusses the transformative power of content in marketing. He shares strategies for using video to drive engagement and build versatile, authentic content while staying true to personal values. Sam also reflects on his journey from hobbyist to entrepreneur, offering insights on balancing creativity and business growth.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16243241 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500 3519 Sam Weinick, Shakin Hands, Shaking Hands Podcast, 1 34 full true Ep. 33 | Hustling from the Dorm - Chase Davis Ep. 33 | Hustling from the Dorm - Chase Davis Chase Davis, a College of Charleston student entrepreneur, shares his journey of building a thriving Amazon FBA business while managing the challenges of college life. He reflects on navigating university restrictions, staying disciplined, and applying innovative business practices to scale his venture. Chase highlights the role of mentorship and resilience in overcoming setbacks and achieving success.

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]]> Chase Davis, a College of Charleston student entrepreneur, shares his journey of building a thriving Amazon FBA business while managing the challenges of college life. He reflects on navigating university restrictions, staying disciplined, and applying innovative business practices to scale his venture. Chase highlights the role of mentorship and resilience in overcoming setbacks and achieving success.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16167348 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0500 3325 shakin hands podcast, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands, shaking hands, jack moran, sam Weinick 1 33 full true Ep. 32 | Buds to Brands - Michael Rich Ep. 32 | Buds to Brands - Michael Rich Jack Moran sits with Michael Rich, founder of Paradise Cannabis and industry consultant. They explore the creative and strategic approaches that drive successful businesses. Michaels discusses how innovation, strong company culture, and targeted marketing can help overcome challenges and connect with customers. The two share insight into breaking goals into actionable steps, optimizing processes, and adapting to competitive industry challenges.

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]]> Jack Moran sits with Michael Rich, founder of Paradise Cannabis and industry consultant. They explore the creative and strategic approaches that drive successful businesses. Michaels discusses how innovation, strong company culture, and targeted marketing can help overcome challenges and connect with customers. The two share insight into breaking goals into actionable steps, optimizing processes, and adapting to competitive industry challenges.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16118757 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0500 4879 shaking hands, shakin hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands podcast, jack moran, Michael Rich 1 32 full true Ep.31 | Beyond the build - Sean Oddis Ep.31 | Beyond the build - Sean Oddis Jack Moran interviews Sean Oddis, founder of Spire Contracting, a Charleston-based construction company. They explore practical business scaling strategies, from leveraging profit-and-loss statements to creating detailed growth plans and adapting to market trends. The conversation highlights the importance of building a solid team culture rooted in clear values, leading to better hiring and stronger collaboration. Sean also shares insights on managing customer relationships and navigating challenges in the construction industry.

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]]> Jack Moran interviews Sean Oddis, founder of Spire Contracting, a Charleston-based construction company. They explore practical business scaling strategies, from leveraging profit-and-loss statements to creating detailed growth plans and adapting to market trends. The conversation highlights the importance of building a solid team culture rooted in clear values, leading to better hiring and stronger collaboration. Sean also shares insights on managing customer relationships and navigating challenges in the construction industry.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16073138 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0500 3089 shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands, shaken hands, shakin hands pod, jack moran, Sam Weinick, Sean Odids 1 31 full true Ep. 30 | Baked with purpose - Emily Eldh Ep. 30 | Baked with purpose - Emily Eldh Jack chats with Emily Eldh, founder of The Muffin Drop, about building a successful business driven by passion. They discuss challenges in scaling a company, leveraging social media, and the importance of authenticity, self-trust, and mindful practices in entrepreneurship. Emily emphasizes balancing personal growth with fostering a company culture that resonates with customers.

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]]> Jack chats with Emily Eldh, founder of The Muffin Drop, about building a successful business driven by passion. They discuss challenges in scaling a company, leveraging social media, and the importance of authenticity, self-trust, and mindful practices in entrepreneurship. Emily emphasizes balancing personal growth with fostering a company culture that resonates with customers.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-16036337 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2892 jack moran, Emily Eldh, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands, shakin hands podcast, shaken hands pod, 1 30 full true Ep. 29 | The Nutrition Advantage - Abigail King Ep. 29 | The Nutrition Advantage - Abigail King Jack speaks with Abigail King, founder of AK Functional Nutrition, on how functional nutrition impacts health and business performance. Abigail shares her journey of starting her own practice, the foundations of health she prioritizes with clients—including nutrition, sleep, and stress management—and how taking care of your body drives productivity. She also discusses overcoming self-doubt as an entrepreneur and balancing wellness with the demands of running a business.

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]]> Jack speaks with Abigail King, founder of AK Functional Nutrition, on how functional nutrition impacts health and business performance. Abigail shares her journey of starting her own practice, the foundations of health she prioritizes with clients—including nutrition, sleep, and stress management—and how taking care of your body drives productivity. She also discusses overcoming self-doubt as an entrepreneur and balancing wellness with the demands of running a business.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15997822 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2084 shaking hands, shakin hands, shaking hands podcast, shaken hands, shaken hands podcast, Jack Moran, Abigail king 1 29 full false Ep. 28 | Fueled for Success - Korey McDavid Ep. 28 | Fueled for Success - Korey McDavid Korey McDavid, founder of Juiced Fuel, discusses his journey from the oil and gas industry to launching a fuel delivery service. He discusses identifying a gap in the fuel market, managing customer retention without contracts, and using social media to drive viral growth. He shares insights on balancing entrepreneurship with family life, overcoming challenges, and the role his military experience played in his business approach.

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]]> Korey McDavid, founder of Juiced Fuel, discusses his journey from the oil and gas industry to launching a fuel delivery service. He discusses identifying a gap in the fuel market, managing customer retention without contracts, and using social media to drive viral growth. He shares insights on balancing entrepreneurship with family life, overcoming challenges, and the role his military experience played in his business approach.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15950863 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1568 Shaking Hands, Shakin hands, Shaking hands podcast, Jack Moran, Shakin hands pod, shaking hands pod, Korey McDavid, Juiced Fuel 1 28 full true Ep. 27 | Low-Capital Strategies for Entrepreneurs - Jack Moran Ep. 27 | Low-Capital Strategies for Entrepreneurs - Jack Moran Host Jack Moran shares his insights on early business models for entrepreneurs, focusing on the manufacturer's rep model to build trust with a niche audience. He speaks on the importance of documenting processes for scaling, optimizing sales funnels, and effective branding by positioning the audience as the hero. This episode provides early-stage entrepreneurs the knowledge to make sound decisions when choosing business models, building trust, and scaling effectively.

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]]> Host Jack Moran shares his insights on early business models for entrepreneurs, focusing on the manufacturer's rep model to build trust with a niche audience. He speaks on the importance of documenting processes for scaling, optimizing sales funnels, and effective branding by positioning the audience as the hero. This episode provides early-stage entrepreneurs the knowledge to make sound decisions when choosing business models, building trust, and scaling effectively.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15918802 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1571 jack moran, Shaking hands podcast, shakin hands podcast, shaken hands podcast, shakin hands , 1 27 full false Ep. 26 | Back to school - Jack Moran & Jose Goldner Ep. 26 | Back to school - Jack Moran & Jose Goldner Jack Moran and Jose Goldner share their entrepreneurial journeys with students at The Founders Club at the College of Charleston. Jack and Jose reflect on their early business ventures, failures, and the importance of mentors. They highlight the significance of resilience, strategic thinking, and creating systems to scale a business, providing practical advice for those just starting or considering their first venture.


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]]> Jack Moran and Jose Goldner share their entrepreneurial journeys with students at The Founders Club at the College of Charleston. Jack and Jose reflect on their early business ventures, failures, and the importance of mentors. They highlight the significance of resilience, strategic thinking, and creating systems to scale a business, providing practical advice for those just starting or considering their first venture.


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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15870782 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 5355 jack moran, shaking hands, shakin hands podcast, shakin hands, shaking hands podcast, 1 26 full false Ep. 25 | Lessons Learned - Jack Moran Ep. 25 | Lessons Learned - Jack Moran In this week's episode of Shakin' Hands, host Jack Moran sits alone to share his entrepreneurial journey, a journey marked by adaptability. From his early ventures like facing the challenges of launching a large-scale music festival in college to his current business Ecological Improvements, an erosion control business, he has shown the ability to pivot and change course when necessary. He reflects on key lessons learned from failure, discovering business opportunities in unexpected places, and the importance of adapting his strategies. The episode highlights the power of persistence, inspiring and motivating the audience to keep pushing forward despite challenges.

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]]> In this week's episode of Shakin' Hands, host Jack Moran sits alone to share his entrepreneurial journey, a journey marked by adaptability. From his early ventures like facing the challenges of launching a large-scale music festival in college to his current business Ecological Improvements, an erosion control business, he has shown the ability to pivot and change course when necessary. He reflects on key lessons learned from failure, discovering business opportunities in unexpected places, and the importance of adapting his strategies. The episode highlights the power of persistence, inspiring and motivating the audience to keep pushing forward despite challenges.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15796440 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 4596 Jack Moran, Shaking Hands, Shakin hands, Shaken hands, shaking hands podcast 1 24 full true Ep. 24 | Vision to Venture - Justin Wages Ep. 24 | Vision to Venture - Justin Wages Charleston native Justin Wages, co-founder of Don Luchi Prosecco and creator of the lifestyle brand Dope & Rare, shares his entrepreneurial journey. He discusses the challenges of building a Black-owned Prosecco brand, navigating legal and international business hurdles, and the importance of financial planning. Drawing from his family’s business background, he emphasizes patience, resilience, and the ability to learn from failure as key traits for success. Wages also highlight the inspiring balance between creativity and strategic decision-making in managing multiple ventures.

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]]> Charleston native Justin Wages, co-founder of Don Luchi Prosecco and creator of the lifestyle brand Dope & Rare, shares his entrepreneurial journey. He discusses the challenges of building a Black-owned Prosecco brand, navigating legal and international business hurdles, and the importance of financial planning. Drawing from his family’s business background, he emphasizes patience, resilience, and the ability to learn from failure as key traits for success. Wages also highlight the inspiring balance between creativity and strategic decision-making in managing multiple ventures.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15748565 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1865 Shakin hands, shaking hands, shaken hands, shaking hands podcast, Jack Moran, sam Weinick 1 24 full true Ep. 23 | Scaling Community - David Carrasco Ep. 23 | Scaling Community - David Carrasco David Carrasco, founder of Altura Beverage and co-founder of BluefuriaCLT, shares his insights on the deeper aspects of entrepreneurship, focusing on mindset and community building. He reflects on his experiences growing Bluefúria, a Charlotte FC supporters' group, and the significant role culture and connection play in business. David's lessons from past ventures, such as the importance of delegation and learning as you go, underscore the need to stay grounded and driven by a clear purpose. He emphasizes the importance of finding your 'why,' staying consistent, and navigating external judgment while balancing personal fulfillment with entrepreneurial growth.

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]]> David Carrasco, founder of Altura Beverage and co-founder of BluefuriaCLT, shares his insights on the deeper aspects of entrepreneurship, focusing on mindset and community building. He reflects on his experiences growing Bluefúria, a Charlotte FC supporters' group, and the significant role culture and connection play in business. David's lessons from past ventures, such as the importance of delegation and learning as you go, underscore the need to stay grounded and driven by a clear purpose. He emphasizes the importance of finding your 'why,' staying consistent, and navigating external judgment while balancing personal fulfillment with entrepreneurial growth.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15708952 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1348 shaking hands, Shakin Hands, business, entrepreneurship, Jack Moran, 1 23 full false Ep. 22 | Passion into profit - Jorge Gonzales Ep. 22 | Passion into profit - Jorge Gonzales Jorge Gonzales, owner of Topbin90 and cofounder of 7th Peak Marketing, discusses the art of building unshakable client trust. He emphasizes that clear communication and consistent delivery are the secret weapons in this endeavor, especially in the sports media world. Jorge also shares his strategies for managing high expectations and maintaining a balanced life in the fast-paced media industry. With a focus on nurturing genuine client relationships and crafting standout marketing strategies, he offers a fresh perspective for anyone aiming to thrive in business.

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]]> Jorge Gonzales, owner of Topbin90 and cofounder of 7th Peak Marketing, discusses the art of building unshakable client trust. He emphasizes that clear communication and consistent delivery are the secret weapons in this endeavor, especially in the sports media world. Jorge also shares his strategies for managing high expectations and maintaining a balanced life in the fast-paced media industry. With a focus on nurturing genuine client relationships and crafting standout marketing strategies, he offers a fresh perspective for anyone aiming to thrive in business.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15632228 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1680 shaking hands, shakin hands, shaking hands pod, shakin hands pod, Jorge Gonzales, jack moran, 1 22 full true Ep. 21 | The advantage of staying grateful - Chris Bushnell Ep. 21 | The advantage of staying grateful - Chris Bushnell Chris Bushnell is a co-founder of Charlotte Connects and a seasoned mortgage broker. He shares his journey from tech sales to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the power of networking and building genuine relationships. He discusses the challenges of navigating the real estate market's downturn and the importance of resilience and optimism. The two speak on the importance of systematizing daily routines, which has been key to managing the chaos of entrepreneurship and achieving steady growth.

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]]> Chris Bushnell is a co-founder of Charlotte Connects and a seasoned mortgage broker. He shares his journey from tech sales to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the power of networking and building genuine relationships. He discusses the challenges of navigating the real estate market's downturn and the importance of resilience and optimism. The two speak on the importance of systematizing daily routines, which has been key to managing the chaos of entrepreneurship and achieving steady growth.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15595420 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1981 shakin hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands pod, Jack Moran, 1 21 full false Ep. 20 | Cracked screens to creative success - Emmanuel Martinez-Lahut Ep. 20 | Cracked screens to creative success - Emmanuel Martinez-Lahut Emmanuel Martinez Lahut shares his insights on the practical aspects of entrepreneurship and content creation. He discusses learning from financial mistakes, growing a business from a problem at a young age, and becoming an investor years later. Emmanuel's journey comes full circle as he explains his current role at Topbin90 and his work with starting Indy Media, where he focuses on creating impactful media solutions and strategic business growth. The discussion also emphasizes the crucial importance of clear communication and engaging with diverse audiences, highlighting their impact on business growth.

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]]> Emmanuel Martinez Lahut shares his insights on the practical aspects of entrepreneurship and content creation. He discusses learning from financial mistakes, growing a business from a problem at a young age, and becoming an investor years later. Emmanuel's journey comes full circle as he explains his current role at Topbin90 and his work with starting Indy Media, where he focuses on creating impactful media solutions and strategic business growth. The discussion also emphasizes the crucial importance of clear communication and engaging with diverse audiences, highlighting their impact on business growth.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15558414 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1250 Shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shaking hands pod, shakin hands, shakin hands pod, shakin hands podcast, jack moran, sam Weinick 1 20 full false Ep. 19 | Leaping into franchising - Eric Redden Ep. 19 | Leaping into franchising - Eric Redden Eric Redden, a franchise development and operations expert, discusses the transformative power of franchising. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Eric has a wealth of experience helping people turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality through his business, Hypergrowth Franchising. Jack and Eric explore the magic behind a well-structured franchise system, the signs that your business is ready to take the leap into franchising, and the crucial role of curiosity and adaptability in entrepreneurship.

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]]> Eric Redden, a franchise development and operations expert, discusses the transformative power of franchising. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Eric has a wealth of experience helping people turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality through his business, Hypergrowth Franchising. Jack and Eric explore the magic behind a well-structured franchise system, the signs that your business is ready to take the leap into franchising, and the crucial role of curiosity and adaptability in entrepreneurship.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15521719 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1788 Shakin Hands, Shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands pod, jack moran, Sam Weinick, Eric redden, 1 19 full true Ep. 18 | Transforming human interaction - Joel Puthoff Ep. 18 | Transforming human interaction - Joel Puthoff Joel Puthoff, the founder of Linxy, a location/check-in social app that redefines digital and real-world connections, shares his journey. He underscores the importance of meaningful connections, the power of overcoming limitations, and the profound impact of mindset on success. He delves into the importance of building momentum, the magic of collaboration, and the essence of team motivations. By highlighting how overcoming limitations and focusing on what you input into your mind and body directly impacts your success, Joel and Jack share the importance of solving real-world problems and the patience required to build a company. Joel's journey of raising capital for Linxy through compelling storytelling and navigating an ever-changing landscape is a testament to the power of his resilient mindset.

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]]> Joel Puthoff, the founder of Linxy, a location/check-in social app that redefines digital and real-world connections, shares his journey. He underscores the importance of meaningful connections, the power of overcoming limitations, and the profound impact of mindset on success. He delves into the importance of building momentum, the magic of collaboration, and the essence of team motivations. By highlighting how overcoming limitations and focusing on what you input into your mind and body directly impacts your success, Joel and Jack share the importance of solving real-world problems and the patience required to build a company. Joel's journey of raising capital for Linxy through compelling storytelling and navigating an ever-changing landscape is a testament to the power of his resilient mindset.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15482525 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0400 2373 shakin hands, shaking hands, shakin hands podcast, shaking hands pod, jack moran, sam Weinick, Joel Puthoff, 1 18 full true Ep. 17 | Harvesting innovation in agriculture - Hamilton Horne Ep. 17 | Harvesting innovation in agriculture - Hamilton Horne Jack chats with Hamilton Horne, also known as "Hydro Ham," the owner of King Tide Farms. Growing up on Sullivan's Island as a third-generation farmer, Hamilton's passion for food led him into the culinary industry. After Hurricane Dorian, his time in the Bahamas highlighted the importance of quality food and reinforced his dedication to sustainable, local produce. Hamilton and Jack discuss the challenges facing modern farming, the necessity of new practices to combat corporate monopolization, and the critical role of local, year-round produce. Hamilton shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing calculated risks and the importance of action.

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]]> Jack chats with Hamilton Horne, also known as "Hydro Ham," the owner of King Tide Farms. Growing up on Sullivan's Island as a third-generation farmer, Hamilton's passion for food led him into the culinary industry. After Hurricane Dorian, his time in the Bahamas highlighted the importance of quality food and reinforced his dedication to sustainable, local produce. Hamilton and Jack discuss the challenges facing modern farming, the necessity of new practices to combat corporate monopolization, and the critical role of local, year-round produce. Hamilton shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing calculated risks and the importance of action.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15448836 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1858 Shaking hands, shakin hands, shaking hands podcast, shakin hands podcast, Jack Moran, Hamilton Horne 1 17 full true Ep. 16 | Conquering mental discipline in entrepreneurship - Jose Goldner Ep. 16 | Conquering mental discipline in entrepreneurship - Jose Goldner We welcome back Jose Goldener for the second time. Jose Goldner, whose 20+ years in E-Commerce, Telecom, and international politics offer a wealth of experience. Born in Panama, raised in Australia, and educated at Miami University in Ohio, Jose hails from a family with a robust political legacy. Dedicated to mentoring young entrepreneurs, he focuses on creating impact-driven businesses. As business partners, mentors, and friends, Jack and Jose cover how childhood experiences and parenting styles shape our decisions and behaviors later in life. The two share specific experiences from The Monroe Institute, expanding on the importance of staying mentally disciplined and the power of self-control in achieving personal and professional success. Jose will leave you asking yourself, "Are you living a fulfilling life?" 

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]]> We welcome back Jose Goldener for the second time. Jose Goldner, whose 20+ years in E-Commerce, Telecom, and international politics offer a wealth of experience. Born in Panama, raised in Australia, and educated at Miami University in Ohio, Jose hails from a family with a robust political legacy. Dedicated to mentoring young entrepreneurs, he focuses on creating impact-driven businesses. As business partners, mentors, and friends, Jack and Jose cover how childhood experiences and parenting styles shape our decisions and behaviors later in life. The two share specific experiences from The Monroe Institute, expanding on the importance of staying mentally disciplined and the power of self-control in achieving personal and professional success. Jose will leave you asking yourself, "Are you living a fulfilling life?" 

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15412979 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2062 jack moran, jose goldner, shakin hands pod, shakin hands podcast, shaking hands, shaking hands podcast, 1 16 full true Ep. 15 | Creating a buzz - Hannah Burke Ep. 15 | Creating a buzz - Hannah Burke Hannah Burke, founder of HCB Creative, dives into the intricacies of running a successful creative agency. Hannah shares how kindness in business can significantly impact, telling personal stories that underscore the importance of genuine acts of kindness in building strong professional relationships. Jack talks about his expertise in effective sales tactics, offering practical advice and strategies that can be applied in almost any setting. She emphasizes the importance of valuable lessons learned from past mistakes, viewing failure as a learning opportunity, dealing with difficult clients, and finding positive resolutions in tough situations. Listen as she explains her selective process for choosing clients, focusing on aligning with those who share HCB Creative’s values and vision.

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]]> Hannah Burke, founder of HCB Creative, dives into the intricacies of running a successful creative agency. Hannah shares how kindness in business can significantly impact, telling personal stories that underscore the importance of genuine acts of kindness in building strong professional relationships. Jack talks about his expertise in effective sales tactics, offering practical advice and strategies that can be applied in almost any setting. She emphasizes the importance of valuable lessons learned from past mistakes, viewing failure as a learning opportunity, dealing with difficult clients, and finding positive resolutions in tough situations. Listen as she explains her selective process for choosing clients, focusing on aligning with those who share HCB Creative’s values and vision.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15374101 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2887 shaking hands, shakin hands, shaking hands podcast, shaking hands pod, Jack Moran, Hannah Burke 1 15 full true Ep. 14 | The pursuit of purposeful retail - Karlee Hart Ep. 14 | The pursuit of purposeful retail - Karlee Hart Jack sits down with Karlee Hart, the entrepreneurial force behind the successful beachwear brand "Beachkrew." Karlee takes us through her journey from launching a custom trucker hat business to creating a thriving beach-inspired lifestyle brand. She shares how she turned initial skepticism into a booming business by staying true to her passion and genuinely caring for her customers. Discover how Karlee's unique designs and high-quality products capture the essence of beach life, setting her brand apart. She also opens up about the challenges of managing stores in Charleston, SC, and Ocean City, NJ, and the complexities of leading teams in two different cities. Karlee discusses the importance of balancing work and life, especially as a young entrepreneur, and offers insights on managing employees who are also family and friends. The episode was packed with valuable entrepreneurial lessons, personal growth stories, and the relentless pursuit of passion.

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]]> Jack sits down with Karlee Hart, the entrepreneurial force behind the successful beachwear brand "Beachkrew." Karlee takes us through her journey from launching a custom trucker hat business to creating a thriving beach-inspired lifestyle brand. She shares how she turned initial skepticism into a booming business by staying true to her passion and genuinely caring for her customers. Discover how Karlee's unique designs and high-quality products capture the essence of beach life, setting her brand apart. She also opens up about the challenges of managing stores in Charleston, SC, and Ocean City, NJ, and the complexities of leading teams in two different cities. Karlee discusses the importance of balancing work and life, especially as a young entrepreneur, and offers insights on managing employees who are also family and friends. The episode was packed with valuable entrepreneurial lessons, personal growth stories, and the relentless pursuit of passion.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15330290 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2601 Shaking Hands, Shakin Hands, Shakin' Hands Pod, 1 14 full true Ep. 13 | Making connections & closing deals - Alexander Clark Ep. 13 | Making connections & closing deals - Alexander Clark Alexander Clark, a networking enthusiast and seasoned sales leader, has just launched Charlotte Connects, a social and professional networking group based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Alex shares his journey in sales, highlighting how he educates and motivates sales professionals to align products and services with customer needs and develop personalized sales strategies. He dives into the inspiration behind Charlotte Connects, emphasizing the power of networking in blending personal connections with professional growth. Listen while Jack and Alex discuss their sales and leadership experiences and tactics, making this episode a valuable resource for anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills and grow their professional network.

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]]> Alexander Clark, a networking enthusiast and seasoned sales leader, has just launched Charlotte Connects, a social and professional networking group based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Alex shares his journey in sales, highlighting how he educates and motivates sales professionals to align products and services with customer needs and develop personalized sales strategies. He dives into the inspiration behind Charlotte Connects, emphasizing the power of networking in blending personal connections with professional growth. Listen while Jack and Alex discuss their sales and leadership experiences and tactics, making this episode a valuable resource for anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills and grow their professional network.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15291419 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3303 Shakin Hands, Shakin Hands Podcast, Shakin' Hands, Shaking Hands, Jack Moran, Alex Clark, Alexander Clark, 1 13 full true Ep. 12 | Automating the freemium framework - Kam Clark Ep. 12 | Automating the freemium framework - Kam Clark Dive into the entrepreneurial strategies behind Clark Audio's founder, Kam Clark, as he shares his journey from crafting beats in 2010 to founding Clark Audio in 2016, initially offering royalty-free samples to music producers. Recognizing a market need for innovative, beginner-friendly plugins, he expanded the company's focus to include advanced audio processing software. Jack and Kam discuss how to create and perfect a website optimized for funnel-based email marketing, emphasizing the role of AI in automating these processes. Kam hints at the importance of finding your passion and leveraging the internet to build and scale your brand. The conversation highlights how automating business operations can enhance efficiency and customer engagement. Tune in to discover actionable insights on using technology and strategic marketing to grow a successful online business in the audio industry.

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]]> Dive into the entrepreneurial strategies behind Clark Audio's founder, Kam Clark, as he shares his journey from crafting beats in 2010 to founding Clark Audio in 2016, initially offering royalty-free samples to music producers. Recognizing a market need for innovative, beginner-friendly plugins, he expanded the company's focus to include advanced audio processing software. Jack and Kam discuss how to create and perfect a website optimized for funnel-based email marketing, emphasizing the role of AI in automating these processes. Kam hints at the importance of finding your passion and leveraging the internet to build and scale your brand. The conversation highlights how automating business operations can enhance efficiency and customer engagement. Tune in to discover actionable insights on using technology and strategic marketing to grow a successful online business in the audio industry.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15259642 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2606 Jack Moran, Clark Audio, Business Podcast, freemium, music business, shakin hands, 1 12 full true Ep. 11 | Blueprints of a blue collar entrepreneur - Kurt Sowers Ep. 11 | Blueprints of a blue collar entrepreneur - Kurt Sowers In this episode, we chat with Kurt Sowers, founder of SOCO Group, a general contracting firm known for quality and innovation. With over seven years of experience and managing $25 million in projects, Kurt shares his journey of bootstrapping SOCO Group in 2020. He discusses the surge in demand during COVID-19, cash flow challenges, and navigating relationships with banks. SOCO Group offers comprehensive construction services and values blue-collar jobs and strong industry relationships. Tune in for insights from a contractor who built his company from the ground up.

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]]> In this episode, we chat with Kurt Sowers, founder of SOCO Group, a general contracting firm known for quality and innovation. With over seven years of experience and managing $25 million in projects, Kurt shares his journey of bootstrapping SOCO Group in 2020. He discusses the surge in demand during COVID-19, cash flow challenges, and navigating relationships with banks. SOCO Group offers comprehensive construction services and values blue-collar jobs and strong industry relationships. Tune in for insights from a contractor who built his company from the ground up.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15221458 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2135 Shakin Hands Podcast, shakin hands, Jack Moran, Kurt sowers, business podcast 1 11 full true Ep. 10 | Be a leader, not a boss - Allen Awali Ep. 10 | Be a leader, not a boss - Allen Awali We're excited to chat with Allen Awali, the founder at Cedar Gold Group, a player in precious metal IRAs. With over six years of hands-on experience, Allen's been rocking it in the industry, making a name for himself. He credits his family for igniting his entrepreneurial fire early on, teaching him the ropes of hustle and innovation. Allen's all about teamwork, not just bossing people around but lifting them up. He's proof that anyone can crush it in entrepreneurship with some grit and the right crew. Tune in for some real talk and solid insights!

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]]> We're excited to chat with Allen Awali, the founder at Cedar Gold Group, a player in precious metal IRAs. With over six years of hands-on experience, Allen's been rocking it in the industry, making a name for himself. He credits his family for igniting his entrepreneurial fire early on, teaching him the ropes of hustle and innovation. Allen's all about teamwork, not just bossing people around but lifting them up. He's proof that anyone can crush it in entrepreneurship with some grit and the right crew. Tune in for some real talk and solid insights!

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15179856 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1467 Shakin' Hands, Shakin' Hands Podcast, Jack Moran, Allen Awali, Podcast, Business Podcast 1 10 full true Ep. 9 | Mastering business longevity - George Heisel Ep. 9 | Mastering business longevity - George Heisel We sit down with George Heisel, President of ExpoCredit, a specialty finance company that purchases over a billion dollars annually in accounts receivable and accounts payable. George brings insights from his extensive career, including his founding of Doctor Diabetic Supply, Inc., which became the largest independent national distributor of diabetic testing supplies before being sold in 2011. His role as an active investor in various sectors highlights the importance of diverse portfolio management. Emphasizing the values of kindness, respect, and humility, George underscores how these principles are crucial for success in both business and life. George and Jack dive into maintaining a strong family foundation and its positive impact on business achievements. The two talk about personal choice to abstain from alcohol and how doing so has contributed to their longevity and overall well-being in both personal and professional realms.

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]]> We sit down with George Heisel, President of ExpoCredit, a specialty finance company that purchases over a billion dollars annually in accounts receivable and accounts payable. George brings insights from his extensive career, including his founding of Doctor Diabetic Supply, Inc., which became the largest independent national distributor of diabetic testing supplies before being sold in 2011. His role as an active investor in various sectors highlights the importance of diverse portfolio management. Emphasizing the values of kindness, respect, and humility, George underscores how these principles are crucial for success in both business and life. George and Jack dive into maintaining a strong family foundation and its positive impact on business achievements. The two talk about personal choice to abstain from alcohol and how doing so has contributed to their longevity and overall well-being in both personal and professional realms.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15146872 Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3615 George Heisel, Jack Moran, Miami Business, ExpoCredit, Shakin' Hands, Shakin' Hands Podcast 1 9 full true Ep.8 | Strategies for personal and professional growth - Colden Blades Ep.8 | Strategies for personal and professional growth - Colden Blades Colden Blades' entrepreneurial journey began over four years ago with the launch of Blades Marketing, a digital marketing agency. He discusses his agency, digital marketing, and the focus on transparency and letting results talk. Colden shares his thoughts on the importance of caring for both body and mind for business and personal success and moving from a small town to South Carolina, seeking more significant opportunities for his company. He sheds light on balancing traditional methods with innovative strategies to grow his ventures.

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]]> Colden Blades' entrepreneurial journey began over four years ago with the launch of Blades Marketing, a digital marketing agency. He discusses his agency, digital marketing, and the focus on transparency and letting results talk. Colden shares his thoughts on the importance of caring for both body and mind for business and personal success and moving from a small town to South Carolina, seeking more significant opportunities for his company. He sheds light on balancing traditional methods with innovative strategies to grow his ventures.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15097507 Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2565 Jack Moran, Colden Blades, Marketing, Podcast, Business Marketing, Shakin' Hands Podcast, Shakin' Hands 1 8 full true Ep.7 | Navigating sustainable business practices - Hogan Peters Ep.7 | Navigating sustainable business practices - Hogan Peters In episode 7, we delve into the inspiring journey of Hogan Peters, the visionary founder behind YEW Inc. Since 2018, YEW Inc. has been at the forefront of crafting eco-friendly surf wax proudly made in California. Peters, driven by his profound love for surfing and hockey, embarked on a mission to revolutionize the industry by pioneering beeswax as a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based wax. We sit down with Hogan at his California apartment and discuss his passion-driven pursuit of sustainability and the struggles behind entering his market. Discover how YEW Inc. is making waves in eco-conscious sports, one bar of wax at a time.

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]]> In episode 7, we delve into the inspiring journey of Hogan Peters, the visionary founder behind YEW Inc. Since 2018, YEW Inc. has been at the forefront of crafting eco-friendly surf wax proudly made in California. Peters, driven by his profound love for surfing and hockey, embarked on a mission to revolutionize the industry by pioneering beeswax as a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based wax. We sit down with Hogan at his California apartment and discuss his passion-driven pursuit of sustainability and the struggles behind entering his market. Discover how YEW Inc. is making waves in eco-conscious sports, one bar of wax at a time.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15056759 Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2387 Hogan Peters, YEW, YEW Stokes, Shakin Hands, Shakin' Hands Podcast, Jack Moran, Business Podcast, 1 7 full true Ep.6 | The power of passionate customers | Sam Madani Ep.6 | The power of passionate customers | Sam Madani Sam Madani, CEO of BOMANI, grew up in Orange County, inspired by his immigrant parents' resilience. After graduating from USC, he worked in finance in New York and later spotted an untapped market for a natural, low-carb alcoholic beverage. His journey with Bomani revealed a purpose: solving lifestyle dilemmas with passion, so BOMANI Cold Buzz, an alcohol-infused cold brew drink, was created. From kitchen experiments with friends to leveraging experiential marketing, Sam and his team navigate the challenges of group business ownership, fostering growth through understanding and empowering and growing their passionate customer base.

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]]> Sam Madani, CEO of BOMANI, grew up in Orange County, inspired by his immigrant parents' resilience. After graduating from USC, he worked in finance in New York and later spotted an untapped market for a natural, low-carb alcoholic beverage. His journey with Bomani revealed a purpose: solving lifestyle dilemmas with passion, so BOMANI Cold Buzz, an alcohol-infused cold brew drink, was created. From kitchen experiments with friends to leveraging experiential marketing, Sam and his team navigate the challenges of group business ownership, fostering growth through understanding and empowering and growing their passionate customer base.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-15014299 Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1913 Shakin' Hands, BOMANI, Sam Madani, Shakin' Hands Podcast, Shakin Hands, Business 1 6 full true Ep.5 | From the blackjack table to the boardroom - Mike Aponte Ep.5 | From the blackjack table to the boardroom - Mike Aponte Mike Aponte, a famed MIT Blackjack Team leader, whose story was depicted in "Bringing Down The House" and "21". Mike reveals how they used mathematics to outsmart casinos, earning millions legally. Beyond card counting, he shares lessons on business, team management, and human behavior. After retiring, Mike returned to the tables, winning the inaugural World Series of Blackjack Championship. We sit down with Mike as he recounts his journey from MIT, the blackjack glory to his everyday life today, and the enduring lessons he learned along the way.

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]]> Mike Aponte, a famed MIT Blackjack Team leader, whose story was depicted in "Bringing Down The House" and "21". Mike reveals how they used mathematics to outsmart casinos, earning millions legally. Beyond card counting, he shares lessons on business, team management, and human behavior. After retiring, Mike returned to the tables, winning the inaugural World Series of Blackjack Championship. We sit down with Mike as he recounts his journey from MIT, the blackjack glory to his everyday life today, and the enduring lessons he learned along the way.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-14972166 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3330 Jack Moran, Mike Aponte, Blacjack, Card counting, 21, business, MIT 1 5 full true Ep. 4 | An author’s script on entrepreneurship - Cillian Dunne Ep. 4 | An author’s script on entrepreneurship - Cillian Dunne Cillian Dunne is a Dublin-born author and screenwriter who is now making waves in Manhattan Beach, California. From his debut novel at 22 to his latest work, "Dreams in Incarceration," Cillian's storytelling journey has been resilient and determined. With titles like "Death by a Million Papercuts" and "True West" under his belt, Cillian's passion for writing led him to leave behind the 9-to-5 for a full-time pursuit of storytelling. He's faced challenges along the way, but his unwavering positivity and "I am going to do it" mentality have kept him going. We explore themes of second chances, manifesting positivity, and the realities of burnout in modern work life. You can find Cillian's work on Amazon in the link below.


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]]> Cillian Dunne is a Dublin-born author and screenwriter who is now making waves in Manhattan Beach, California. From his debut novel at 22 to his latest work, "Dreams in Incarceration," Cillian's storytelling journey has been resilient and determined. With titles like "Death by a Million Papercuts" and "True West" under his belt, Cillian's passion for writing led him to leave behind the 9-to-5 for a full-time pursuit of storytelling. He's faced challenges along the way, but his unwavering positivity and "I am going to do it" mentality have kept him going. We explore themes of second chances, manifesting positivity, and the realities of burnout in modern work life. You can find Cillian's work on Amazon in the link below.


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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-14928283 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1613 shakin' hands, Shakin' Hands Pod, Cillian Dunne, Jack Moran, Author, Screenwriter 1 4 full true Ep. 3 | A designer's approach to growing a business - Amanda Andreucci Ep. 3 | A designer's approach to growing a business - Amanda Andreucci Amanda Andreucci is the CEO and lead designer of Andreucci Design Studio in Charleston, SC. With a background in art and design, Amanda blends creativity with vision to craft compelling brand narratives. Specializing in e-commerce web design and brand identity, she leverages her experience and embraces artistic abilities to create her designs. Learning as she goes with the help of mentors and like-minded entrepreneurs, Amanda continually refines her business practices and personal growth journey. Join us as we explore Amanda's evolution from graphic designer to studio owner, witnessing her embrace the journey of entrepreneurship.

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]]> Amanda Andreucci is the CEO and lead designer of Andreucci Design Studio in Charleston, SC. With a background in art and design, Amanda blends creativity with vision to craft compelling brand narratives. Specializing in e-commerce web design and brand identity, she leverages her experience and embraces artistic abilities to create her designs. Learning as she goes with the help of mentors and like-minded entrepreneurs, Amanda continually refines her business practices and personal growth journey. Join us as we explore Amanda's evolution from graphic designer to studio owner, witnessing her embrace the journey of entrepreneurship.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-14888999 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2524 shakin hands 1 3 full true Ep. 2 | From employee to entrepreneur and the challenges between - Rod Robertson Ep. 2 | From employee to entrepreneur and the challenges between - Rod Robertson Rod is the author of numerous widely acclaimed books, many of which have been taught internationally at the top academies and universities, including the Harvard Business School and Babson College. His newest book, "The New World of Entrepreneurship," outlines the nuts and bolts of starting a business post covid. As the Managing Partner of Briggs Capital, Rod has focused on maximizing value for sellers through various innovative exit strategies around the globe. Rod has over 20 years of transaction experience and entrepreneurial accomplishments. During his prior career, Rod served as president and CEO of distribution, real estate, consumer products, and software companies. Over the last fifteen years, Rod has successfully represented over 60 companies seeking to sell or recapitalize their business, raise equity, or divest subsidiaries in transactions.

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]]> Rod is the author of numerous widely acclaimed books, many of which have been taught internationally at the top academies and universities, including the Harvard Business School and Babson College. His newest book, "The New World of Entrepreneurship," outlines the nuts and bolts of starting a business post covid. As the Managing Partner of Briggs Capital, Rod has focused on maximizing value for sellers through various innovative exit strategies around the globe. Rod has over 20 years of transaction experience and entrepreneurial accomplishments. During his prior career, Rod served as president and CEO of distribution, real estate, consumer products, and software companies. Over the last fifteen years, Rod has successfully represented over 60 companies seeking to sell or recapitalize their business, raise equity, or divest subsidiaries in transactions.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-14858464 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400 3510 1 2 full true Ep. 1 | Business mentorship & jumpstarting into entrepreneurship - Jose Goldner Ep. 1 | Business mentorship & jumpstarting into entrepreneurship - Jose Goldner Jose Goldner has over 20 years of E-Commerce, Telecom and international political experience. Born in Panama, Raised in Australia, and Educated in the US (Miami University, Ohio), Jose Goldner comes from four generations of family political legacy (both in Panama and in the US). Goldner’s keen ability to understand foreign jurisdiction climates and political lobbying in Latin America has resulted in seamless multi-million dollar real estate transactions and business acquisitions in Central America. Goldner's experience covers the spectrum of transactions in a foreign country, from government concessions to private business acquisitions. Jose now enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs to develop impact/cause-driven businesses.

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]]> Jose Goldner has over 20 years of E-Commerce, Telecom and international political experience. Born in Panama, Raised in Australia, and Educated in the US (Miami University, Ohio), Jose Goldner comes from four generations of family political legacy (both in Panama and in the US). Goldner’s keen ability to understand foreign jurisdiction climates and political lobbying in Latin America has resulted in seamless multi-million dollar real estate transactions and business acquisitions in Central America. Goldner's experience covers the spectrum of transactions in a foreign country, from government concessions to private business acquisitions. Jose now enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs to develop impact/cause-driven businesses.

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]]> Jack Moran Buzzsprout-14858428 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1912 Jose Goldner, political lobbying, entrepreneurship, business acquisitions in Central America, 1 1 full true