School for Startups Radio

Jim Beach
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On 60 AmFm stations around the US, the show argues that anyone can be a successful entrepreneur when they forget creativity, risk, and passion! Join host Jim Beach, bestselling McGraw-Hill Author for his SBA award winning nationally syndicated radio show. Copy an idea, execute it better, start with less than $5,000 and reserve passion for family & religion.

  1. 17H AGO

    May 9, 2025 – ADP’s Erron Stark, Business Leader of the Year Paul Rice and New Dating Trend Cindy Lim – National Small Business Week!

    Erron Stark – General Manager and Vice President, Small Business Services at ADP For more than 60 years, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW) to acknowledge the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Serving more than 900,000 small businesses across all industries, ADP has a unique view into the trends impacting small business owners today. In this interview, ADP’s Erron Stark will talk more about how small businesses can embrace change and be adaptable – finding ways to innovate and drive efficiencies while navigating the evolving compliance landscape. He’ll also reveal insights gained from nearly 18,000 small businesses across the U.S., as a result of ADP’s Grit & Wisdom Contest, which invited small business owners to share their best strategies for success to empower fellow entrepreneurs. A native of Staten Island, New York and currently living in New Jersey, Erron is an avid golfer when not spending time with his wife Marissa and his three young children or traveling the globe. Erron and his wife are active fund raisers for their Foundation that benefits Pediatric Heart Disease research. Paul Rice – Founder of Fair Trade USA – Author of Every Purchase Matters: How Fair Trade Farmers,  Companies, and Consumers Are Changing the World  Paul Rice, founder of Fair Trade USA, has spent nearly four decades building a movement to answer these questions and change the world through business. He is the founder of Fair Trade USA and a pioneering figure in the conscious capitalism movement. He has been named Ethical Corporation’s 2019 Business Leader of the Year and Social Capitalist of the Year by Fast Company magazine. Rice was also named Outstanding Social Entrepreneur by the World Economic Forum. He lives in Berkeley, California. In his forthcoming book, Rice explores the  untold story of the Fair Trade movement, uncovering insights and motivation for conscious capitalists and consumers alike. He shares his own deeply moving journey from the war-torn highlands of Nicaragua to the founding of Fair Trade USA, illuminating the inside story of the birth of a movement  that has impacted millions of farmers, workers, companies, and consumers. Rice gives voice to the key protagonists that joined him to help build the ethical sourcing movement, from farmers and workers to  activists and the pioneering corporate leaders working for change, including Doug McMillon (CEO of  Walmart), Ryan Gellert (CEO of Patagonia), Libby Wadle (CEO of J. Crew), and John Mackey (founder of Whole Foods). Every Purchase Matters shows with optimism and urgency how business can (and must) be a force for good, making the case for a future in which ethical sourcing is the new normal. At the same time, it  encourages us all to understand the powerful difference we can make, as conscious consumers, one purchase at a time. Cindy Lim – Connection Expert and Head of Brand at YUZU Cindy Lim, Connection Expert and Head of Brand at YUZU, Match Group’s social and dating app designed for the Asian community. She brings a fresh and personal take on “floodlighting”—the trending dating phenomenon where people share deeply emotional or personal details early in relationships. While experts often frame it as overwhelming, Cindy sees its potential: when the recipient is ready to invest time and curiosity, floodlighting can lay the foundation for profound connection. What sets Cindy apart is her own experience—she floodlighted in her relationship, sharing significant pieces of her story upfront, and it brought her and her partner closer. She argues that success hinges on gauging readiness and ensuring context isn’t lost. “If they’re engaged, asking questions, and care about the why behind your words,” she says, “early vulnerability can spark something real. But without that space, it’s a risk.” With her branding expertise at YUZU and a nuanced perspective shaped by real-life insight, Cindy is poised to offer your audience a compelling mix of professional authority and relatable storytelling.

    54 min

  2. 2D AGO

    May 7, 2025 – Homeless to CEO Darryl Kelly and Rightsize Today Marni Jameson

    Darryl Kelly – Chief Executive of Aspect Software, Futurist, 3x Founder, 7x Board Member, Angel Investor and Podcast Host  When he was a middle school student, his family was homeless, but it never deterred him from being a great student and citizen. He excelled in high school, taking numerous advanced placement courses. He then entered college at sixteen and eventually received my Bachelor’s degree, MBA and MFA. Darryl Kelly’s professional career, much like his younger life, was full of twists, turns, challenges and triumphs. He began as a consultant with Accenture and evolved his career to a revenue and strategy C-suite executive roles. During that time he successfully implemented complex initiatives, transformed organizations, solved knotty problems, and helped organizations increase their productivity and profits. Marni Jameson – America’s most beloved lifestyle columnist and Author of Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow: A Motivational Guide for Those Seeking Their Ideal Home Later in Life Marni Jameson is America’s most beloved home and lifestyle columnist, reaching 3 million readers weekly through her syndicated column, “At Home with Marni Jameson.” She is the author of seven bestselling books, including Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow and Downsizing the Family Home, which offer practical advice with Marni’s signature humor and heart. A longtime journalist for the Los Angeles Times and Orlando Sentinel, Marni has also written for top outlet Woman’s Day. She’s a sought-after speaker and has appeared on NBC Nightly News, Fox & Friends, and Martha Stewart Living.

    54 min

  3. 4D AGO

    May 5, 2025 – Founder Effect Lawrence Lam and Health Online Ryan Matt Reynolds

    Lawrence Lam – Managing Director & Founder of Lumenary Investment Management and Author of The Founder Effect: Three Pillars of Success in Founder-Led Companies Lawrence Lam is the Managing Director and Founder of Lumenary Investment Management, a funds management firm. He specializes in strategic investments in global, founder-led companies. Prior to founding Lumenary in 2017, Lawrence was an investment banker with Royal Bank of Scotland and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, a derivatives consultant with Deloitte, and a financial regulator with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).  Lawrence holds a Master of Applied Finance, Graduate Diploma in Corporations & Securities Law and Bachelor of Commerce (Actuarial Science), all from The University of Melbourne. The Founder Effect is his first book. Ryan Matt Reynolds – Founder/CEO of Barbell Logic, TurnKey Coach and Author of Undoing Urgency: Reclaim Your Time for the Things that Matter Most Ryan Matt Reynolds is on a mission to help strength coaches and personal trainers turn in the keys to the gym and reclaim their life by embracing an online coaching business model. With 25 years of experience competing at a high level in strength sports and coaching barbell-based strength and conditioning, Matt transitioned from the classroom to the world of business ownership in 2008 when he founded STRONG Gym in Springfield, MO. Matt honed his business and customer service acumen, and STRONG quickly became one of the strongest and largest strength gyms in the country. And while Matt was the owner of the gym, he was also the lead trainer, and quickly began to see the tremendous limitations of the antiquated traditional personal training model. Personal training is prohibitively expensive, it locks clients and coaches into inflexible schedules & locations, and worst of all, it’s inundated with uneducated, unqualified, and inexperienced trainers. So when he sold the gym in 2015, he set out to solve the problems with traditional personal training. What he developed was a unique asynchronous professional coaching model, in that it provided access to the perfect expert coach for clients all over the world. It removed geographic boundaries that limited coaches’ potential client pool. The price was less than one-third of traditional personal training. And, best of all, it allowed people to train anywhere, any time, and with the equipment they already had access to while creating new opportunities for the coaches to work from anywhere in the world on their own schedule. It scaled their services, turning an hour’s work into mere minutes, exponentially increasing their potential client pool, roster, and hourly rate of pay. This unique, intelligent online coaching model helped grow Barbell Logic into one of the largest online strength & nutrition coaching companies in the world. Needing to better serve their clients and coaches with superior service than what third-party applications could offer, Barbell Logic developed its own proprietary platform to manage an online coaching business, TurnKey Coach. Today Matt’s focus is on redefining traditional personal training by creating connections in the online space to give anyone with a smartphone access to a personal, professional strength & nutrition coach forging opportunities for the world to experience a life improved by strength. Ryan Matt Reynolds is the author of the Amazon and Barnes & Noble Best-Selling Book Undoing Urgency: Reclaim Your Time for the Things That Matter Most, published by Forbes. He is also the cohost of the Build Your Business Podcast, where he shares insights and strategies for entrepreneurs and business owners.

    54 min

  4. MAY 2

    May 2, 2025 – IBM’s Ed Walsh, TextNow Derek Ting and Employee Ownership Marie Davis

    Ed Walsh – Senior Managing Consultant, Hybrid Cloud Transformation, IBM Consulting Edward Walsh is seasoned technology strategist specializing in digital and cloud transformation initiatives. He brings deep expertise in transforming complex technological challenges into strategic business opportunities, helping organizations reimagine their digital futures. As a Senior Managing Consultant in IBM’s Global Cloud Advisory practice, he provides strategic counsel to clients across all industries embarking on large-scale modernization journey and architects comprehensive cloud transformation roadmaps that bridge business objectives with cutting-edge IT strategies. He excels in helping organizations strategically assess their cloud investments and determine innovative ways for them to harness hybrid cloud and AI technologies that will drive unprecedented business value. Edward also spearheads offering development and go-to-market programs within IBM leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience in hybrid cloud and AI for business agility and growth. Derek Ting – Founder and CEO of TextNow Derek Ting is the founder and CEO of TextNow, the first U.S. mobile provider to offer truly free phone service with unlimited talk, text and essential data.  With over 250 million downloads, TextNow has become a major disruptor in the U.S. wireless space and an alternative to the traditional carrier model, making phone service free, easy, and accessible to all through an ad-supported revenue model. Derek founded TextNow in 2009 when he was 19 at The University of Waterloo. The business has been profitable and enjoyed healthy growth since inception, with just $1.4 million in seed funding. Prior to building and scaling TextNow, Derek founded two successful startups while in college and high school, Woolnet and Torrent Reactor, both of which he sold prior to starting TextNow. Marie Davis – Executive Director of the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership Marie Davis is an Atlanta, Georgia native. Starting her career as a foster care and adoptions liaison, she then moved to the business sector and obtained a Series 7 and 63 financial license. As Executive Director of the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership (GACEO), Marie promotes strategic planning for business owners with employee ownership as an option. She is also honored to be the Interim Executive Director of the Missouri Center for Employee Ownership (MOCEO). Mentoring is another passion; she is currently a mentor for UGA, her alma mater and has mentored many children through the years.

    56 min

  5. APR 30

    April 30, 2025 – Radio Station Owner &Conscious Consultant Sam Liebowitz and Thrive Relationships Dana Che

    Sam Liebowitz – Talk Radio Executive Producer, 4X Best-selling Author, TEDx Speaker and Helping Conscious Business Leaders Become Thought Leaders  Sam Liebowitz, known as The Conscious Consultant, is a facilitator, mentor, speaker, healer, serial entrepreneur, host of the top rated radio show, The Conscious Consultant Hour, and is a four time best-selling author, and author of the #1 empowerment book, Everyday Awakening. He is also the Executive Director of the Evolutionary Business Council, and has been in business since 1993 and has owned several successful businesses Sam has lectured in several venues in New York City, including being a featured speaker at TEDxUpperWestSide in 2016. Dana Che – Founder of Thrive Relationships  Dana Che is a relationship expert, authentic, relatable podcaster, and keynote speaker who encourages, empowers, and equips people to step up more confidently and courageously in their lives and relationships. Dana is the founder of Thrive Relationships, LLC, and hosts the Rebuilding US marriage podcast. Known for her humor, grace, and candid speaking style, Dana helps corporations, ministries, teams, and individuals tackle communication challenges, implement healthy boundaries, develop structured rhythms for emotional well-being, and overcome disconnection in their relationships. She holds a B.A. in communication from Regent University and lives with Shaun, her husband of twenty-five years, and the youngest two of their four fabulous children in Virginia Beach, VA. As a keynote speaker and certified relationship and marriage coach, Dana Che Williams helps individuals and couples build more fulfilling, productive, and connected relationships. Whether in the boardroom or the bedroom, she will guide you through the necessary skills to thrive in life and in love. Your relationships matter to her! Whether she is serving as a keynote speaker, relationship coach, or podcast host, her goal is to help individuals uncomplicate their relationships and unlock deeper connections.

    54 min

  6. APR 28

    April 28, 2025 - Hollywood Veteran Kevin Wade and Environmental Entrepreneur Wayne Elliott

    Kevin Wade – Hollywood Veteran and Author of Johnny Careless: A Novel Kevin Wade has been the show runner – and regular contributor – to Blue Bloods since 2011. A noted screen writer, his credits include Maid in Manhattan, Working Girl, Meet Joe Black, Mr. Baseball, and True Colors. When the Hollywood writers’ strike and the pandemic left him a wee bit idle, he decided to write a novel. The result is JOHNNY CARELESS! There are a lot of suspects in the murder of careless, care-free Johnny Chambliss aka Johnny Careless. They include an ex-wife, an embittered coach, a humiliated father, a cabal led by the town’s mayor, a mysterious foreigner, a lurker who calls himself Angel, and a gang of vicious thieves. Sheriff Jeep Mullane probes an unpredictable case, and his sharp-as-an-ice-pick investigative skills lead the reader through a nimble, thoroughly engrossing novel. Kevin writes: My writing “heroes” were Raymond Chandler, John D. McDonald, Dennis Lehane, Carl Hiaasen, Elmore Leonard, James M. Cain, and Robert B. Parker, with their taut and unsentimental style. He does his heroes proud. Wayne Elliott – Ship Recycling and Strauss Naturals Advocate Wayne Elliott has been in the ship recycling business for 40 years. His company can take a 1000-foot-long ship and reduce it to a pile to reusable materials. He has grown into other areas such as battery recycling. He recounts his life-changing experience with SHD, a health supplement he stumbled upon after battling angina and its debilitating symptoms. Struggling with leg cramps, shortness of breath, night sweats, and chest pains, Wayne also grappled with anxiety and a lack of energy, resigning himself to the fate of heart-related issues that plagued his family. However, upon learning about SHD through a friend in Vancouver and being inspired by studies from renowned institutions like Harvard, Wayne decided to give it a try. Astonishingly, within two weeks of taking SHD, he noticed improvements in unexpected ways – his hearing returned, and his respiratory system cleared, leading to a significant boost in energy. Over the course of three months, Wayne transformed into a revitalized version of himself, feeling as energetic as he did decades ago. This transformation propelled him into a new phase of life where he actively engaged with others, becoming a spokesperson for Jim Strauss, the creator of SHD. Wayne’s involvement extended to radio shows and lectures, allowing him to share his incredible journey with thousands of people suffering from various health issues. His enthusiasm and dedication to natural health solutions led him to become a regular guest on radio networks in the USA and Canada, where he continued to spread the word about his positive experiences with SHD and its miraculous effects on individuals dealing with diabetes, heart disease, low energy, and clogged arteries. Wayne’s story highlights the power of painless, safe, and affordable health products, emphasizing the beauty of solutions that genuinely work. His gratitude towards Jim Strauss and the Strauss Heart Drops is profound, as he believes that without this intervention, he might not have been alive today, reinforcing the transformative impact of natural health remedies in the face of life-threatening conditions. Strauss Naturals is sponsoring the show with support for our radio-minute segments. Wayne says very simply that their products saved him. He became an advocate for the company and has been working with them for 29 years.

    54 min

  7. APR 25

    April 25, 2025 – Improv Energy Joel Zeff and Mindfully Successful Margo Boster

    Joel Zeff – Speaker and Author of Make the Right Choice: Lead with Passion, Elevate Your Team, and Unleash the Fun at Work Joel Zeff creates energy! His spontaneous humor and vital messages have thrilled audiences for more than 25 years. As a national speaker, work culture expert, author, and humorist, Joel captivates audiences with a unique blend of hilarious improvisational comedy and essential ideas on work and life. He has shared his experience and insight on collaboration, leadership, change, communication, innovation, fun and passion at more than 2,500 events. His book, “Make the Right Choice: Lead with Passion, Elevate Your Team, and Unleash the Fun at Work”, is consistently listed as one of the top work/life balance books on Amazon. He has appeared on CNBC and featured in the Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, The Kansas City Star, and many other media outlets. Margo Boster – Mindfulness Speaker & Leadership Coach and Author of Mindfully Successful: Unlock the Power of Your Brain, Body, and Breath to Elevate Your Leadership Margo Boster is an author, speaker, and leadership coach specializing in mindfulness and leadership development. Her book, Mindfully Successful – Unlock the Power of Your Brain, Body, and Breath to Elevate Your Leadership, integrates cutting-edge neuroscience, mindfulness, and leadership strategies to enhance performance and well-being. Drawing from decades of experience as a tech leader and executive coach and deep studies in mindfulness and yoga, Margo provides a transformative framework for today’s leaders.

    54 min

  8. APR 23

    April 23, 2025 - Post-Employment Insurance Andy Hamilton and Team Collaboration Ryan Leak

    Andy Hamilton – CEO and Co-founder of When – Post-Employment Insurance Andy Hamilton is the CEO and Co-founder of When, an AI-powered offboarding platform and severance solution. He has previously co-founded two technology companies, both of which were acquired by public companies. The latter company, ApartmentJet, was acquired by Expedia Group. During the Covid pandemic, experiencing a layoff firsthand motivated Andy to create a better offboarding solution. In his personal life, Andy enjoys playing tennis, using his Peloton, and reading. Ryan Leak – Speakerpreneur, Strategic Advisor and Best-Selling Author of How to Work with Complicated People: Strategies for Effective Collaboration with (Nearly) Anyone Ryan Leak is a best-selling author, esteemed executive coach, and a highly sought-after transformational speaker. With an incredible reach of over 1 million people every year through his keynotes, Ryan’s words have the power to transform lives. Each year, he dedicates his expertise and research to the growth of over 100,000 leaders, spanning the spectrum from Fortune 100 corporations to elite professional sports teams. While Ryan wears many hats, the ones he is most proud to wear are husband to Amanda and father to Jaxson and Roman. Ryan Leak is a dynamic speaker, best-selling author, and strategic advisor renowned for his ability to inspire and transform individuals and organizations. As the CEO of a leadership development firm based in Dallas, Ryan and his team train over 30,000 leaders annually — from Fortune 500 companies to professional sports teams. His unique talent for turning setbacks into opportunities, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the value of learning from failure, makes his teachings impactful and actionable with a splash of humor. Ryan’s passion is helping leaders push past autopilot and level up in their lives and careers. He spreads this empowering message through coaching, speaking, and leveraging the power of video to reach thousands through his online platforms. He is the author of the USA Today bestselling book “Chasing Failure,” the Wall Street Journal bestselling book “Leveling Up,” and his latest work, “How to Work with Complicated People.” His work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Good Morning America and The Today Show. With an engaging personality and a deep understanding of human dynamics, Ryan continues to motivate and equip people to overcome challenges and succeed in their endeavors. He is also widely known for planning a viral proposal and wedding on the same day. Most importantly, Ryan is married to his best friend Amanda and is the proud assistant coach for his son’s basketball team. Whether through his powerful keynote speeches, best-selling books, or social media presence, Ryan Leak inspires over 50,000 individuals every month to chase their dreams and achieve their full potential. Ryan Leak is one of the most sought-after speakers in America, known for helping leaders and teams unlock their potential with practical strategies and unforgettable stories. As a bestselling author, executive coach, and leadership expert, Ryan speaks to over 200,000 people a year—from Fortune 100 companies to pro sports teams—on topics like resilience, personal growth, and navigating the challenges of working with complicated people. He’s the author of Chasing Failure, Leveling Up, and How to Work With Complicated People, and his work has been featured in Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. Ryan’s viral content inspires millions online (@ryanleak), and his bite-sized podcast episodes are just the encouragement you’re looking for on The Ryan Leak Podcast. Grounded by his faith and fueled by purpose, Ryan is passionate about helping people become who they’re meant to be—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

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    On 60 AmFm stations around the US, the show argues that anyone can be a successful entrepreneur when they forget creativity, risk, and passion! Join host Jim Beach, bestselling McGraw-Hill Author for his SBA award winning nationally syndicated radio show. Copy an idea, execute it better, start with less than $5,000 and reserve passion for family & religion.

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    • Creator
      Jim Beach
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      101
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      © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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      School for Startups Radio

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