The Traversing Entrepreneurship Podcast
Traversing Entrepreneurship is a show for and about business owners in Traverse City, Michigan and beyond. In each episode, host Derek Dall’Olmo sits down with local business owners and the professionals who serve them to talk about business building, life, money, taxes, family — and all the ups and downs that come with doing something different.
Join us to hear their stories and lessons learned — and to get inspired about what might be possible in your own business.
Recent Episodes:
046 From Engineer to Empowering Coach: Sairan Aqrawi’s Remarkable Reinvention
In this episode, we are joined by Sairan Aqrawi as she shares her remarkable journey from Kurdish immigrant to successful business coach and mentor. After initially struggling to adapt to life in the US, Sairan discovered her true calling in coaching and personal...
045 Traversing the Private Equity Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges with Brad Zapp
Ever wonder what it takes to build a successful business from scratch? Join us as we sit down with serial entrepreneur Brad Zapp to get the inside scoop on his journey from wealth management to founding a cutting-edge digital VC firm. You won't want to miss this...
044 An Entrepreneur’s Tale of Triumph and Transformation with Christophe Dessaigne
Christophe Dessaigne joins us to share his entrepreneurial journey, from starting a tech company helping blind people to co-founding the online grocery store Jack B. He talks about the challenges of the online grocery industry and how Jack B is tackling them....
043 Fearless Finances: Empowering Women to Achieve More with Jenna Biancavilla
Jenna Biancavilla, a multipreneur, joins me in this episode to discuss her journey from pre-med to finance, highlighting her dynamic career shift due to a career assessment. She founded Pearl Capital in 2016, aiming to provide unbiased financial advice. Jenna also...
042 Stealth Consulting: Guiding Entrepreneurs Through the Chaos with Wesley J. Mathews
In this episode, I sit down with Wes Matthews, the CEO and co-founder of Stealth Consulting. Wes shares his journey from the corporate world to the entrepreneurial realm, and how he's now helping other entrepreneurs succeed through his fractional CMO services. Learn...
041 Overcoming Adversity Through Mindfulness and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Allen Lomax
Dr. Allen Lomax joins Derek to share his personal journey of overcoming struggles and setbacks through mindfulness, empathy, and personal growth. They discuss their experiences in real estate investing, including strategies for raising capital and sourcing properties,...
040 Automating Your Business to Create Growth and Personal Freedom with Matt Clark
Derek Dall'Olmo interviews Matt Clark to discuss his experiences in leveraging AI and automation to build successful B2B marketing businesses. They emphasized the importance of finding the right people to hire and train, and highlighted the need for high-quality...
039 Entrepreneurship, Learning Challenges, and Environmental Stewardship with Gerald Rosengarten
This episode highlights the career journey of entrepreneur Gerald Rosengarten, from developing leisure suits to real estate projects, with an empire in solar energy. Gerald discusses his experience with dyslexia and efforts to help others with learning disabilities....
038 Saying No to Make Room for Yes: Prioritizing Values Over Profits in Business with Josh Traeger
In this episode Josh Traeger joins Derek Dall'Olmo to discuss his experience starting a law practice in Traverse City, Michigan. They share their perspectives on the challenges and rewards of starting a business in a small town, emphasizing the importance of community...
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