In this episode of #TBNE Rob chats with the Founder and CEO of Grid, Hjalmar Gislason, as he shares his entrepreneurial journey of founding multiple companies, going through a very successful exit, and heading back to Iceland from Boston, to start his current venture. Hjalmar is passionate about telling stories through data and this will be a great listen.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Hjalmar:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hjalli/Twitter: @hjalliGrid: https://grid.is/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Selling is evolving, are you? Humantic AI is a Buyer Intelligence platform for revenue teams. If you are interested in learning more about Humantic AI use Rob’s referral link https://app.humantic.ai/login/?referral_code=robnapoli  Special offer for #BearNation listeners interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

In this episode of #TBNE Rob chats with Katya Samotoi about purpose-driven entrepreneurship and how her collective experiences have led her to be a multiple-time founder looking to change the way we give to charitable causes with Dido. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Katya:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katya-samotoi/https://www.wearedido.com/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Selling is evolving, are you? Humantic AI is a Buyer Intelligence platform for revenue teams. If you are interested in learning more about Humantic AI use Rob’s referral link https://app.humantic.ai/login/?referral_code=robnapoli  Special offer for #BearNation listeners interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

In this episode of #TBNE Rob chats with Lindsey McMillion Stemann, Founder of McMillion Consulting. She is a keynote speaker and a LinkedIn Credibility Consultant. Lindsey drops some great knowledge on how to show your credibility online!Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Lindsey:Follow McMillion Consulting on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcmillion-consulting/Follow Lindsey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseystemann/Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @LinkedInLindseyConnect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Selling is evolving, are you? Humantic AI is a Buyer Intelligence platform for revenue teams. If you are interested in learning more about Humantic AI use Rob’s referral link https://app.humantic.ai/login/?referral_code=robnapoli  Special offer for #BearNation listeners interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

In this episode of #TBNE Rob shares some of his biggest key lessons from the pod in 2022 and shares with you his thoughts on how to be successful in 2023 by starting off with Setting Intentions and Driving Action. Key Lessons:1) Control What You Can Control … Your Response2) Being a Servant Leader … and Trusting Those Around You3) Stop Blaming Your Failures on Others or Other EventsDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review and have a Happy New Year!Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Selling is evolving are you? Humantic AI is a Buyer Intelligence platform for revenue teams. If you are interested in learning more about Humantic AI use Rob’s referral link https://app.humantic.ai/login/?referral_code=robnapoli  Special offer for #BearNation listeners interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

In this episode of #TBNE Rob chats with Integrative Health Optimization Coach Mitch Webb, Founder of Primal Lift Health Coaching as he shares his story of overcoming setbacks, health issues, and trauma to find his passion and purpose as a Health Coach.This is a great episode where we talk about the power of purpose and setting intentions.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Mitch Webb:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/primallift/IG: @kMitchWebb Website: https://mitchwebb.com/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Selling is evolving, are you? Humantic AI is a Buyer Intelligence platform for revenue teams. If you are interested in learning more about Humantic AI use Rob’s referral link https://app.humantic.ai/login/?referral_code=robnapoli  Special offer for #BearNation listeners interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

In this episode of #TBNE Rob chats with Nicos Marcou about his Tedx Talk “Resumes Don’t Work” that went viral and how this has impacted the talent space. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Nicos:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicosmarcouCheck out his Tedx Talk “Resumes don’t work. Here’s what we should do instead.”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr7M_lQpgL0Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Selling is evolving, are you? Humantic AI is a Buyer Intelligence platform for revenue teams. If you are interested in learning more about Humantic AI use Rob’s referral link https://app.humantic.ai/login/?referral_code=robnapoli  Special offer for #BearNation listeners interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

In this episode of #TBNE Rob shares one of the biggest challenges early-growing startups face, which is how to say NO more often. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Selling is evolving are you? Humantic AI is a Buyer Intelligence platform for revenue teams. If you are interested in learning more about Humantic AI use Rob’s referral link https://app.humantic.ai/login/?referral_code=robnapoli  Special offer for #BearNation listeners interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

In this episode of #TBNE Rob shares some tips and tricks on making a change… are you committed to succeeding?For those celebrating and getting to spend time with friends and family this Thanksgiving, Happy Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy time to be thankful for where you are and hopeful for what you can accomplish.For many of us, when we go home for family functions and see friends, we start wondering “what if” and whether should we be “farther” in our careers or lives. And for many people, it’s the time of year when we start dusting off the old resume and applying for new jobs or launching new ventures.In this episode, Rob chats about what you should do if you are committed to making a change or launching a new venture and shares what you need to focus on to make those things a reality.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

This episode of #TBNE features Business Strategist, Author (soon to be), and Adjunct Professor Matthew Lee Sawyer as we talk about his book that will be out soon called, "Make It In America". We talked a bit about his journey to being a professor, how that helped give him the confidence to write a book, and the effort and impact he wanted to make with writing this book.Be sure to check out Matt’s book, now available for presale, at www.matthewleesawyer.com.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Matthew Lee Sawyer:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewsawyer/https://www.matthewleesawyer.com/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

This episode of #TBNE features the former president of Starbucks Coffee and is the author of "It's Not About The Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks". His career in business spans decades across consumer-oriented businesses covering a number of industries. He retired from Starbucks Coffee after 21 years where he led both the domestic business, as President of North America, and was the founding President of Starbucks International. During his tenure, he participated in the growth of the company from 28 stores to over 15,000 stores spanning five continents. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for 12 years before retiring. Currently, a Trustee for the Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation and is on the advisory board of Anthos Capital as well as having formerly served on the board for Starbucks, GAP, and the University of Washington Foundation among many others. He is deeply committed to the development and education of our future leaders and has been a longtime advocate of the #ServantLeadership Model Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Howard Behar:https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-behar-24ba274/It's Not About The Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at StarbucksConnect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

This episode of #TBNE features a long-time friend of the show and now 4x guest Matt Hooper as we talk about Decarbonization and ClimateTech and the focus on corporate/startup collaborations.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Connect with Matt Hooper:Linkedin:Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hooper-35196829/Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idoneaconsulting/Website:Personal: Matthooper.meIdonea: http://www.ideona.us/Pod: https://www.livefromtomorrow.fm/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

In this episode of #TBNE Rob shares his top 3 Tips to Grow Your Social Sphere of Influence and leverage your social channels. Check out as Rob shares how to:Optimize your profilesMake a conscious effortFocus on engagementTune in for the tips and tricks as well as hear about what Rob has been up to with his travel and what is to come next on the pod.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

This episode of #TBNE was filmed in the Umea, Sweden with our friends at Uminova Innovation. Rob sits down IRL with Peter Bäckström, Head of International Business Development. Peter and Rob met back in the pre-pandemic days of 2019 when Peter pitched the idea to go to NYC to develop strategic partnerships for their incubator companies. On that trip, Rob and Peter met along with Phil Delvecchio and Maria Olofsson to establish a key partnership for US GTM training and scaling. Finally, Rob was able to make it to Umea to meet with the team, and incubators, do some workshops, and of course record this pod!Check out the episode as we get into the “how” of building international relations and partnerships, what an incubator does, and some of the exciting innovations coming out of Sweden!Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Peter Bäckström:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbackstrom/https://www.uminovainnovation.se/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

Show SummaryThis episode of #TBNE features Business Strategist, Author (soon to be), and Adjunct Professor Matthew Lee Sawyer. We tackle a HOT TAKE!Is understanding culture and marketing more important than product market fit?Tune it to hear Matt and Rob’s thoughts on this topic and be sure to check out Matt’s book, now available for presale, at www.matthewleesawyer.com.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Matthew Lee Sawyer:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewsawyer/https://www.matthewleesawyer.com/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

This episode of #TBNE features a long-time friend of the show and 2x guest Matt Hooper as we get tactical on the opportunities for HOW startups and corporates can collaborate.Many founders, either don’t realize that many corporate orgs have teams whose whole job is to identify and partner with great tech companies that could partner with that either fill their gaps or who they could acquire to improve. For many why build, when they could buy? But, for most where, or how to start?We talk about where to start, who to look for, and how to map out orgs to get the conversation started. We get a first-hand look at how corporates look and evaluate as this was Matt’s former life. Tune it to learn more about the opportunities at hand for startups and corporates to partner up.Check out the previous episodes with Matt Hooper to hear his entrepreneurial background and journey. Episode 53 // Episode 54 // Episode 73Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Matt Hooper:Linkedin:Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hooper-35196829/Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idoneaconsulting/Website:Personal: Matthooper.meIdonea: http://www.ideona.us/Pod: https://www.livefromtomorrow.fm/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

This episode of #TBNE features the Amazon Best Selling Author and #AccidentalBrandStrategist, Kate DiLeo and we sit down and talk about her work and her book ‘Muting the Megaphone’. Kate and Rob met virtually during the early days of the pandemic and have become good friends so this was a fun episode to record. Kate shares her tactical advice on how to build your brand, how to leverage personal vs professional brands, and how to mute the megaphone and create a brand that resonates with your buyers and audience. This is a very tactical and fun episode, so check it out, and get your copy of Kate’s book today!Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Kate:Social handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katedileo/www.katedileo.com Get the Book:  https://katedileo.com/book/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

This episode of #TBNE features a long-time friend of the show and 2x guest Matt Hooper as we get tactical on The Millennial Era and how open innovation inspires leadership. As we are both millennials we discuss how things changed from our perspective and how the millennial generation paved way for what is to come. This is part 1 of a 3 part series as we got together to cover some ground!Check out the previous episodes with Matt Hooper to hear his entrepreneurial background and journey. Episode 53 // Episode 54Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Matt Hooper:Linkedin:Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hooper-35196829/Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idoneaconsulting/Website:Personal: Matthooper.meIdonea: http://www.ideona.us/Pod: https://www.livefromtomorrow.fm/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

This episode of #TBNE features serial entrepreneur Alex Svinov, Founder and CEO of Insquad where they are building the #futureofwork. Alex talks about his journey on his early first startup success, getting a big head, and then failing on his next venture. Alex talks about what it takes to build a scaleable startup and some of the challenges and the bit of luck he has gotten along the way.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Alex:Social handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-svinov/https://www.insquad.com/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseup Show Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

Show SummaryThis episode of #TBNE features the Author of Jolt!, my friend and Keynote Speaker on mindset, leadership, and motivation, Larry Long Jr. Larry just published his first book and we talk about the “fear” of putting yourself out there in written form, the fear of stepping into the unknown, and the power in serving others. We talk about how it is important to remember “I can do anything, but I can’t do everything” and what that means to us.Larry drops some exciting updates about his upcoming Kids Book for Jolt! and his upcoming tour with Becc Holland’s “Flip the Script” road trip. Larry is always full of energy and passion, and yes the gold and platinum “rose gold” mic make their appearance. You can check out Larry’s backstory in Episode 5: The Power of a Positive Mindset with Chief Energy Officer, Keynote Speaker, and Entrepreneur Larry Long Jr.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Larry Long Jr:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/longjr7/Website - https://larrylongjr.com/Book: https://larrylongjr.com/jolt/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/

This episode of #TBNE brings back a real one in Walker McKay, Host of The No BS Sales Podcast as we get into the topic of Making Friends vs. Making Sales and how you should focus on your relationship building and selling as an early founder or anyone at any stage of your entrepreneurial or sales journey. And if you haven’t, check out Walker’s episode about his entrepreneurial journey here: Ep 40: Jumping In Your Canoe and Owning Your Journey with Walker McKay, Founder of No BS SalesDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Walker:Website: http://www.walkermckay.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walkermckay/7 Sales Mistakes Video Series: http://www.7salesmistakes.com/Connect with Rob:www.robnapoli.comwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupShow Produced by: Niranjan Deshpande (Nick), Broken Frames Studio, www.brokenframesstudio.comCreative Director: Maxim Sokolov, www.maximsokolov.com Special offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm (https://www.brilliantly.co/), use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact company, to give back for each episode to the communities that we serve. To learn more or get involved with Phin for your company, visit: https://www.phinforgood.com/