Entrepreneurs have fascinating, dynamic stories. They are all different. What is similar is their Entrepreneur Factor. Their "E-Factor." Experience their candid stories with us.
December 9, 2024
"Facts are stubborn things." -Dr. Dix quoting John Quincy Adams
Facts matter in legal and moral discussions. We have come to that proverbial turning point in our society. A turning point where the public discovered the terrible consequences of censored speech. And many emerged with wisdom. The wisdom to encourage all to participate in the discussion while valuing the voices and actions of those who truly contribute to society.
Dr. Dix regales us with his deep understandng of history and economics as we peel the layers on this metamorphisis. One thing is certain, we are in a moment of inspiration. What are you going to do with it?
December 2, 2024
"The greateset harm to the environment is people living in poverty."
-Warren Martin, Executive Director Kansas Strong
Nearly 60% of the energy people in the United States consume and depend on comes from oil & natural gas.
Energy needs are increasing. Reliable energy is a basic need for human flourishing.
The industry has been under irresponsible persecution over the last 4 years. It impacted us all every time we went to the supermarket. "The grocery bag is what decided this election," states Warren Martin, "there is energy cost in every gallon of milk."
Artificial mandates for unreliable energy sources are hard on consumers. It is those living at other beloe the poverty line who are effected more than anyone else.
We must embrace the full strength of our energy capacity. The United States is stronger with robust oil & gas production. This is what makes Kansas Strong.
November 22, 2024
"I walked by a Radio Shack in the 1970's and saw a TRS 80 and it changed my life." -Charles Rose
It was technology that drove Charles early in his career. It was human psychology that gave him purpose.
Charles Rose had a successful exit from the technology business he started. When he was at the moment of his greatest success he was also alone.
We often normalize behaviors that reduce our human value because it leads us to a desired outcome. Once the outcome is achieved we can lack purpose.
Charles Rose supports high achievers who often neglect innate value. Listen to how he serves people.
November 19, 2024
"Shelter is just that-- shelter. It is not long term." Ryan Gates, Executive Producer
Homelessness is a challenge, a problem, a fear, a sadness, a human condition that requires humanity to solve. Wichita, Kansas and communities all over the Unites States want a solution. It is Wichita, Kansas that is putting poeple together to "triage" resources to end homelessness.
Ryan Gates documentary Hope In The Heartland, Wichita's Quest to End Homelessness is a call to action. We are all responsible for the solution.
November 12, 2024
"This game has revealed the grace of play." -- Buff Farrow
We all should strive to win the game however, the most important thing is to be able to play the game.
Lifelong tennis players, Buff Farrow and Leo Estopare are welcoming all of us back to playing the game of tennis with their creation Lite Tennis.
Innovation comes from passion and these two gentlemen have a tremendous passion for tennis and for the opportunity to bring people to playing tennis.
November 5, 2024
"Every time I get on stage I get better at something."
--Sierra Scott, founder It’s All Good
The move to Independent Journalism has exploded since 2020. The environment is fertile with opportunity for a Journalist to be an Entrepreneur. Seizing the chance to tell the story the way they see fit— absent a News Director or Corporate influence.
Sierra Scott has been an Entrepreneurial Journalist for well over 20 years. She had the courage to leave what is now referred to as the “Legacy Media”. In an effort to escape the tarnished and captured news media’s obsession with negative stories, Sierra had the point of view to tell the good news. And the bosses would not capitulate to her positive storytelling so she said “good bye” and in many ways became a pioneer of the independent journalist.
Sierra is the example of how life gets better for all when you take positive actions.
October 28, 2024
"I have an album in my phone of haters." - Wichita by E.B.
Sharing your creativity is important and it takes a little courage. For people to grasp on to your creaivity is a rewarding experience-- most of the time.
Wichita by E.B. is authentically sharing his experiences and he has become the Guide for tens of thousands of people in South Central Kansas.
I love what this guy does and I respect the way he does it. He is credible and he is authentic. Make sure you start to follow Wichita by E.B.
October 21, 2024
"Love is like the #1 ingrediant... taste the love." - Chef Kevin LeBron
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A Professional Chef is an Artist and a Scientist and an Entrepreneur. Kevin LeBron has spent his life cooking. The restaurant business is the start of of many peoples' working career and the inspiration for many who become Entrepreneurs.
To go from cooking to a Head Chef to the Operations Manager takes an embrace of the grind. "I love the concept of food, the culture of food," Chef LeBron professes as he wears his heart on his sleeve for the passion of cookoing and creating a unique experience for his customers every day.
October 15, 2024
"There was no 'they'. Why Can't we be, THEY!?" -- Grant Mitchell, CEO Every Cure
Every Cure has powerful solutions for people seeking them and they did not invent them. The most effective soliutions connect individuals in need with those who offer a product-- specifically in this case a repursosed pill.
Billions of dollars are spent researching and develeopning pharmacutical drugs and often times that R&D sits on a shelf because it does not know who to give it to. Developed for one reason, there likely are applications for another solution and "they" do not know that.
Every Cure became the "They" because their Co-Founder David Fajgenbaum was one of those patients needing the drug that was sitting on that shelf with no one to connect the two.
It is an origin story our of desparation, courage, application of dedicated intellect, fear and an affliction that would lead to certain death because there was semingly no cure.
Grant Mitchell lives his life thoughtfully and with intention. This means he pursues things because one of the disciplines in his life is to "Just Show Up." And when you show up with intention you see "what you can do in life to create greater surface area."
When you increase your surface area you can connect people and it leads to solving problems. Every Cure is solving the biggest problems-- they are saving lives.
October 7, 2024
"It's about your reputation in the marketplace and that sounds scary for lots of people."
-James Franko, President Kansas Policy Institute
I always thought honesty was the best policy. We have to be willing to work towards better policy and that means getting rid of policy that has not worked. Our Constitution and the Bill of Rights create the framework for good policy. It is an experiment in self government. Hanging on to bad policies leads to bad government. We must continue to experiment and communicate to create policy that protects Constitutional freedoms. Individually we have the responsibility to act. It leads to better policy.
Brandon has been working with entrepreneurs his entire professional career. An entrepreneur is not easily defined. They come from any background. Their path to success develops outside of traditional paradigms. This is why their stories are so intriguing. This is why we are all fascinated by their stories. what is consistent with all entrepreneurs is the unshakable belief in their desired goal and the will to just get it done.