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Drop and Give Me 20

The military community is full of successful business owners, managers, and leaders across all industries, military and civilian. Time to show them off and learn from their experiences! Hear stories of active duty members, military spouses, and veterans as host Lindsey Germono shines a spotlight on their challenges, triumphs, and the insights learned through determination and best business practices. Join Lindsey and guests in insightful discussions of what it takes to be a leading military entrepreneur.
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Now displaying: May, 2017
023: MadSkills 0
May 15, 2017

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey interviews the women behind MadSkills, a company that allows you to outsource all your business needs to highly skilled military spouses. Meet Erica McMannes and Liza Rodewald as they share how their passion of providing opportunities for military spouses led them to starting MadSkills. You’ll also learn the ins and outs on how to start a business and form a partnership that works!

They have created an awesome business that not only helps military spouses, but also provides opportunities to empower them to earn income from anywhere in the world! Don’t miss this amazing episode!

Important topics they discuss:

  • [1:15] Who are Erica and Liza and what is MadSkills
  • [2:09] Why MadSkills?
  • [4:35] Common misconceptions about virtual and remote work
  • [6:05] Events and Happenings that they are working on
  • [8:14] Why business partnerships are like marriages
  • [10:22] The future of MadSkills
  • [13:00] Issues with candidates who work from posts
  • [14:50] Some personal questions
  • [17:15] Advice for fellow military spouses who want to start a business

 

Quote:

"Spouses are a force to be reckoned with, more people should know about you all. And that was like a light bulb in my head, people need to know more about us outside the military community…"  - Erica McMannes

Social:
MadSkills
MadSkills Facebook Page
Erica’s LinkedIn Profile
Liza's LinkedIn Profile

022: Millie 0
May 1, 2017

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20, Lindsey speaks with Jason Dempsey and Ken Robbins of GoMillie. They share their backgrounds, how they established an effective partnership, and their vision for the military community.

Important topics they discuss:

  • [1:25] Background of Ken in the army
  • [3:46] How the business led to finding Amy and Lauren
  • [7:10] Why a partnership makes sense
  • [8:19] Challenges of working with new partners
  • [12:08] Their exit strategy
  • [15:00] Tips for those who wants to get into starting a business

Quote:

"In some point, you don’t know what the future is going to be. So you got to decide is what I’m holding to right now, what I want, and do I want to take this leap of faith..."  - Ken Robbins

Social: Agent Hero Gomillie.com

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