Episode 21
Answering Some Questions
Andrew addresses a few questions that a viewer recently emailed. Questions cover things like "how many hours do you work?" and "is being an entrepreneur what you expected it to be?"
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Episode 20
Getting Office Space
And although it has it's perks, working from home isn't as easy and nice as it sounds. To keep up with Zoom Agent's growth, Andrew and his wife have decided that it's time for Andrew to get some office space for Zoom Agent.
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Episode 19
Learning How To Sell
Andrew Allgaier discusses the importance of being able to sell as an entrepreneur.
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Episode 18
Getting Back Into Things
It's been way too long since the last episode, but things have been busy around the Zoom Agent office and some time has been needed to adjust to the arrival of their newest son.
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Episode 17
No Sick Days
As an entrepreneur just starting out on his own, Andrew discovers that there is not such thing as having sick days. Just one of the reasons why he is looking to build a team for the company, so he can offer better services to his clients.
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Episode 16
It's Been 5 Months
As Andrew works at his desk, it dawns on him that it's been exactly 5 months since he went off on his own. He serves up some dialogue about how it's been.
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Episode 15
What is Zoom Agent?
Andrew talks a little bit about what Zoom Agent is and shows the demo reel for his design work.
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Episode 14
Misc. Update
Andrew reviews a few miscellaneous things going on with his new business: health insurance, taxes, etc.
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Episode 13
Interview with Adam Abel
Andrew meets with movie producer Adam Abel to discuss why he started Go Films and how he keeps things balanced as an entrepreneur and a family man.
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Episode 12
Interview with Chad Sanders
The first of a series of interviews with entrepreneurs is with local (Utah) entrepreneur and business owner Chad Sanders. Chad is about my age, has a family and has been running his own company, Element Group Inc., for about 1.5 years.
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Episode 11
A New Skateboard
This episode is dedicated to PITCREW Skateboards (located in Frederick, Maryland), where I worked years ago before moving to Utah to go to college. I recently ordered a new skateboard from them and figured I ought to see if I can even do a kickflip! Here goes nothing...
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Episode 10
Last Day as Employee
During Andrew's last day as an employee he receives some advice from co-workers as he begins his new chapter in life as an entrepreneur.
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Episode 9
There's No Going Back
After seeing the ad that was put in the newspaper to find someone to replace him (and the compensation offered for his soon to be old position), Andrew realizes that there's no going back now. And the only thing to do is to move forward... full speed ahead!
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Episode 8
The Day Job Office
Caught working late at the office, Andrew decides to give a brief tour of where he's worked for the past 3 years. Moving on to his next chapter in life is just one week away!
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Episode 7
Things Are Getting Busy
With a week and a half left to go, things are getting pretty busy. With Zoom Agent on the immediate horizon now, a lot is being required to get everything set up while fulfilling his responsibilities at his day job and at home. Is there such a thing is too many good things going on at the same time?
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Episode 6
It's Time
It's been several years now that Andrew has been contemplating starting his own company. Enough dreaming. Enough talking. Enough planning -- It's time to make something happen.
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Episode 5
Deal or No Deal?
Raising a round of outside funding is not an option that Andrew wants to explore for starting up Zoom Agent (design firm). Instead, he's trying to work with his existing freelance clients to get enough work for it to make sense to pursue starting Zoom Agent full time. During this episode, Andrew will meet his destiny when he meets with his biggest client to talk about doing a retainer deal.
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Episode 4
Ramping Up
The time is near for Andrew Allgaier to go off on his own and start his company, Zoom Agent. He talks briefly about his battle for balance and gets some business cards ready for passing out.
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Episode 3
Wear and Tear
While handling both a full-time day job and a start-up business in the evening hours, Andrew's body and mind is taking a beating. This can only mean that taking the leap of faith is near...
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Episode 2
Midnight Snacks
An entrepreneur is often found working late at night to accomplish lofty goals. Ambition and vision are what keep us going, and failing is just not an option.
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Episode 1
An Introduction
Andrew Allgaier introduces the concept of Business Brink and what this podcast is intended to do.
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