In The Bunker

Joshua Maddux

In The Bunker is a Podcast that explores the biggest challenges in starting and running a business. Hosted by Joshua Maddux, an entrepreneur and business owner himself. Joshua sits down with business owners to talk about the challenges they have faced, the lessons they have learned, and how we can all grow from it. We are on an every other week release cycle at the moment. read less
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Learning Disability Is A Gift
Oct 21 2022
Learning Disability Is A Gift
How a learning disability can be a gift. Join Joshua Maddux has he talks with Andrew Calderella this week on In The Bunker Podcast.Our episode highlights:Be a responsible business owner.Bio: Andrew was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1966 to parents fighting for the civil rights movement. His life is a combination of The Rocky Story, Think and Grow Rich, & The Celestine Prophecy on Steroids! He has been through so many harrowing and intense situations that those stories alone could fill volumes. He has overcome dyslexia, other learning disabilities, being legally blind in one eye, and being bullied to become a school leader, athlete and attain university degrees in Speech & Communications, Religious Studies, and Eastern Philosophy. He has lived overseas, traveled the world, is a martial artist, yogi, and what many call a health and fitness fanatic. He is a serial entrepreneur and has run a successful strategic consulting firm for over 20 years. He is the creator of The 7th Foundation, The One Show, The One Tribe, One Movement, One Party, and the bestselling author of The Way, 7 Revolutionary Steps to Living a Meaningful Life & Making a Real Difference in the World.Andrew is an inspirational speaker, trainer, and coach who specializes in helping everyone be their best in all areas of life while making a more significant positive impact in our world. He is helping some of our world’s leading movers and shakers and will influence many more in the years to come.Links:Websites: https://7way.me/Link-Tree/---------- In The Bunker Podcast Links ----------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-bunker-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthebunkerpodcast/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheBunkerPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvc50KjJZCqDM37mug6W1QWebsite: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.comListen Links: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/listenBecome a Guest: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/guest
Overcoming Mediocre Marketing
Oct 7 2022
Overcoming Mediocre Marketing
Want to overcome mediocre marketing? Join Joshua Maddux has he talks with Andrea Susan Glass this week on In The Bunker Podcast.Our episode highlights:Diversifying to overcome the inconsistencyBio: Andrea Susan Glass is an award-winning ghostwriter and book coach for first-time nonfiction authors. For more than 20 years, she's ghostwritten dozens of books and copyedited hundreds of nonfiction books. As a book coach she's guided countless new authors to write and publish their book, some to bestseller status. Andrea is a long-time instructor for the University of California, teaching classes in the creative writing and copyediting certificate programs. She wrote the bestselling book, "Your Fabulous First Book: How to Write with Clarity, Confidence & Connection" to guarantee that new authors would have all the essential preparation to write their own fabulous first book. She’s followed that up with “My Fabulous First Book: A Workbook Companion to Your Fabulous First Book”. Learn more about Andrea and her book coaching programs at https://www.AndreaSusanGlass.comLinks:Website: https://www.WritersWay.com and https://www.AndreaSusanGlass.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/andreasusanglass/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasusanglass/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Andrea-Susan-Glass/e/B08SKLJZT7Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaSusanGlass---------- In The Bunker Podcast Links ----------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-bunker-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthebunkerpodcast/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheBunkerPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvc50KjJZCqDM37mug6W1QWebsite: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.comListen Links: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/listenBecome a Guest: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/guest
Gaining The Attention Of Decision Makers
Jul 1 2022
Gaining The Attention Of Decision Makers
Jeremy Boerger joins Joshua Maddux on this weeks episode of In The Bunker to talk about Gaining The Attention Of Decision Makers. Jeremy talks about how he is working to get the attention of the c-suite and decision makers. He notes that he is still working on overcoming it and how partnering with other service providers has been very helpful.Our episode highlights:Get your product honed in. What’s the problem that you are going to solve, and explain it in 5-10 words or less. C-suite NEVER has time to read anything, because they are putting out fires… How can you solve that pain point and NOT be one?Become the thought leader on the topic. (blog, LinkedIn posts, Book, podcast, other)4 most important words in business are “I know a guy/girl”.If this does not help you, tell me why so I can make sure that I can help the next person.Bio: Jeremy Boerger’s work in asset management started way back in 2000 fighting the Y2K bug. At that time, he set out to approach ITAM in a way no one had tried before: Jeremy began combining data theory with automation and self governance while consultants were answering tickets and running inventories when he began​.The Pragmatic ITAM Method grew out of the success of ​his experiment and today, companies and organizations hire Jeremy to implement better solutions and coach their teams to ensure the positive results are permanent. ​Jeremy is on the Board of Advisors at Neocor. His previous roles before starting Boerger Consulting include: Manager ll at Mercy Health, Asset Administrator at Atos, Associate, Enterprise SAM: JPMorgan Chase.​When Jeremy is not traveling or staring at multiple monitors​ you’ll find him hanging out at home in Cincinnati with his wife, kids, and two very large dogs.​Links:Website: https://www.boergerconsulting.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyboergerBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637420145---------- In The Bunker Podcast Links ----------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-bunker-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthebunkerpodcast/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheBunkerPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvc50KjJZCqDM37mug6W1QWebsite: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.comListen Links: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/listenBecome a Guest: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/guest
People, Process, Performance
Jun 24 2022
People, Process, Performance
Robb Hoyle joins Joshua Maddux on this weeks episode of In The Bunker to talk about People, Process, & Performance. Robb talks about how he got consistent as a company and moved away from the roller coaster effect. This was overcome by People, Process, & Performance.Our episode highlights:Keep going! Have some blind faith. Work harder for some time.Working on the business vs in the business.Your "Not To Do" list.Bio: Robb is a passionate leader with an intense focus on building strong personal relationships with colleagues, candidates, clients and industry leaders. Over 15 years’ experience in business management, operations, and business development. An uncommon work ethic, fanatical discipline and winning attitude are the guiding principles that have allowed for continued career and life success.As CEO of GTS responsibilities include the overall recruiting program, business development, marketing, finance and operational functions. In this role, critical focus has been placed on client relations, requirement fulfillment and employee career development. Success in this role has been accomplished by building next level personal relationships, tailoring the overall recruiting strategy and providing the highest quality candidates allowing for clients to achieve dramatic company growth.Specializing in the recruiting and staffing industry including full life cycle agency and corporate recruiting in both contract and permanent placement recruitment. Expertise in creating and improving recruitment processes, leading and developing high performance recruiting teams. Subject matter expert in the areas of scientific, engineering and technical recruiting for niche industries including: biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical, engineering, environmental, food & beverage and healthcare. Extensive work partnering with companies varying in size from start-up to fortune 100 companies in the U.S. and Globally. Why Robb loves what he does:Building Deep Personal RelationshipsTeam Building, Training & DevelopmentConnecting, Networking & Helping Others - "Pay it Forward"Big Picture Vision & LeadershipLinks:Website: http://www.gtscareers.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-hoylegts/LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gts-scientific/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx04lDV_wWVGMCZYvokN10QInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gts_scientificFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growthstaffing---------- In The Bunker Podcast Links ----------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-bunker-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthebunkerpodcast/FaceBook:
To Grow or Not To Grow
Jun 17 2022
To Grow or Not To Grow
Mike Rosenberg joins Joshua Maddux on this weeks episode of In The Bunker to talk about To Grow or Not To Grow. This is a real question so many businesses owners struggle with.Our episode highlights:What’s your personal “Why” and how does your business support that?Work life balanceWork from anywhereBook recommendations (From our conversation)Find Your WhyStart With WhyBio: Mike Rosenberg leads business operations for Veracity, as well as digital strategy. He brings experience and passion from two distinct, yet similar, career paths in sports business marketing and online marketing. After many years promoting sports events, Mike jumped online to help build EngineWorks; a search marketing agency providing search engine optimization, paid search marketing and social media campaigns. He uses that experience today to bring digital marketing savvy to public relations, digital PR and content marketing campaigns for Veracity’s clients.Links:Website: https://www.veracityagency.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.j.rosenbergIG: https://www.instagram.com/mikerosenbergLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikejrosenberg/---------- In The Bunker Podcast Links ----------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-bunker-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthebunkerpodcast/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheBunkerPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvc50KjJZCqDM37mug6W1QWebsite: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.comListen Links: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/listenBecome a Guest: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/guest
Working With Different Cultures In Business
Jun 10 2022
Working With Different Cultures In Business
Frances Harder joins Joshua Maddux on this weeks episode of In The Bunker to talk about Working With Different Cultures In Business.Our episode highlights:US trade and commerce has really good resources.SBA has good resources as well.It’s all about networking! Networking will open doors!Personal Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-harder-4a604813/IG: https://www.instagram.com/harder.frances/Twitter: https://twitter.com/francesharderAuthor: https://www.amazon.com/Frances-J.-Harder/e/B002KPG6QUBusiness Links:Website: https://fashionforprofit.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/fashionforprofit/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fashionforprofit/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fashion-for-profit/Bio: Fashion For Profit – Consulting - Frances Harder Founder/CEOFrances Harder authored and published a series of books dealing with starting a fashion business. Fashion for Profit (10th edition), Costing for Profit, Brand Building for Profit and Forms for Profit are industry focused texts used both by new companies and for further education programs. www.fashionforprofit.com. Consultant to the United Nations assisting small businesses: Peru- Alpaca products, (women owned businesses), Nepal - Cashmere products and recently assisting apparel manufacturer in Egypt enter the U.S. market (2nd contract). She consults and speaks internationally on product development, branding, merchandising, sustainability, costing, production and entering the US market. Serves as an industry expert in legal disputes. Organizes and presents seminars at Sourcing at Magic trade shows-(20 years)Presents on a variety of topics and moderates at many international trade shows both within the US and Internationally. Adjunct professor at Cal Poly Pomona and serves on the Dean’s advisory board.In 1999 she foundered the FBI (Fashion Business Incorporated), an educational 501c3 organization, which provided vital business development, resources, and certified job training programs to both the US. Closed in 2017 to relaunch under Fashion for Profit Consulting platform as a for profit entity in 2018.She studied Art and Fashion in the UK. Some of her professional accomplishments include having her name under license in Japan, designing for the Royal House of Brunei and designed two lines for Priscilla Presley that where sold on Home Shopping Club. Her last teaching position was for 9 years as a full time Associate Professor at Otis College of Art and Design (9 years), Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (8 years).---------- In The Bunker Podcast Links ----------LinkedIn:
Systems, Processes, & Procedures
Jun 3 2022
Systems, Processes, & Procedures
Jen Henderson joins Joshua Maddux on this weeks episode of In The Bunker to talk about Systems, Processes, & Procedures.Bio: Jen was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas, and is the youngest of 2 children, both of which are now Professional Engineers. Jen is the proud wife and mother of two wonderful children. Jen was appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustments in June of 2014 and to the Planning and Zoning Commission in Round Rock in October 2014.Jen developed an interest in Engineering when she realized her desire to be part of the construction industry. Jens background and experience includes civil and structural detailed design engineering. She is proud of the work she does and all of the projects she is involved in. She also enjoys that everyone can see the impacts of her efforts on the community around her. If you ask Jen, she will tell you that engineering is not just a job, it’s a passion and an exciting career that she enjoys every single day. Jen also likes that her profession allows her to work on projects throughout central Texas and that she is part of a team of professionals that takes a project from the clients idea and makes it into something physical, grand and lasting. Jen currently works in site specific land development. Her current projects include parking lot expansions, water quality pond design, grading, feasibility studies and utility plans for sites in Round Rock, Kyle, Buda, Austin and surrounding areas in Texas.Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenhendersonpe/Website: https://hendersonpe.com/LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/henderson-p-e/---------- In The Bunker Podcast Links ----------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-bunker-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthebunkerpodcast/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheBunkerPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvc50KjJZCqDM37mug6W1QWebsite: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.comListen Links: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/listenBecome a Guest: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/guest
Communication & Customer Expectations
May 27 2022
Communication & Customer Expectations
In this episode of In The Bunker Joshua Maddux talks with Wing Lam of Wahoo's Fish Taco. Wing shares about some of the challenges that they faced at the onset of the pandemic. Some of those challenges changed their business and one launched a nonprofit called the CA Love Drop.Our episode highlights:Look around and talk with your neighbors, customers, and competitors. Get creative when you are trying to make changes. Think about how you are packaging your “offering”, and get creative making a solution that solves the full problem.Bio: Wing Lam is the co-founder of Wahoo’s Fish Taco and has nearly 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Wing Lam, a Chinese immigrant, spent his childhood in Sao Paulo, Brazil, before he moved to Costa Mesa. In 1970, Lam’s father, Cheong Lee, opened a Chinese restaurant called Shanghai Pine Garden, which the family still owns, on Balboa Island. Wing and his two brothers co-founded Wahoo’s Fish Taco in 1988.Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wing-lam-2303294/Website: https://www.wahoos.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WahoosFishTacoIG: https://www.instagram.com/wahoosfishtaco---------- In The Bunker Podcast Links ----------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-bunker-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthebunkerpodcast/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheBunkerPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvc50KjJZCqDM37mug6W1QWebsite: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.comListen Links: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/listenBecome a Guest: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/guest
Impostor Syndrome
May 20 2022
Impostor Syndrome
In this episode Kris Kelso and Joshua Maddux talk about the struggled of Impostor Syndrome. This really hits home as a small business owner and launching this podcast. This episode is packed full of awesome notes and takeaways.Get a free sample chapter of his book at: https://overcomingtheimpostor.com/resourcesOur episode highlights:Change the definition of failureVulnerability - you have to open up to overcome Imposter syndrome.Humble confidence - Be aware of your limitations, but know that you can learn and grow.Bio: Kris Kelso is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and is the author of “Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence“.Trained and certified as an executive coach, Kris has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, business owners, and their leadership teams. He is a faculty instructor at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, an advisor and instructor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, a Facilitator / Coach with The Alternative Board, and is a contributing writer for publications including Fast Company Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and The Nashville Business Journal.Kris has founded multiple companies and has served on the boards of directors of several non-profit organizations. He is an active member of Cornerstone Nashville, where he serves, teaches, and coaches other leaders. He lives with his wife and three teenaged sons in a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee.Links:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kriskelsoWebsite: https://www.kriskelso.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/thekriskelsoIG: https://www.instagram.com/thekriskelso---------- In The Bunker Podcast Links ----------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-bunker-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthebunkerpodcast/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheBunkerPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvc50KjJZCqDM37mug6W1QWebsite: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.comListen Links: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/listenBecome a Guest: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/guest
Marketing vs Fulfillment
May 13 2022
Marketing vs Fulfillment
As a business owner we often get caught in the rollercoaster of market, market, market… fulfill, fulfill, fulfill… Marla Stone was faced with the challenge of customer demand vs staffing. We talk about Marketing vs Fulfillment this week on In The Bunker with Marla Stone. Marla and Joshua dive into this topic along with how clutter can disrupt our lives.Our episode highlights:Always be looking to hire! What is the criteria that they need to fit? Do they reflect your company values? Do they live out the company values?Always be marketing!Pick your clients, DON’T let them pick you!Knowing when to “Off board” staff is key.Bio: Marla Stone, MSW, is the owner of I-Deal-Lifestyle INC, which provides decluttering, design, corporate training, and lifestyle coaching services. She is a former social worker and psychotherapist turned professional lifestyle organizer who helps people live an ideal lifestyle by getting to the root of their mental, emotional, and environmental challenges.Check out her new book The Clutter Remedy: A Guide To Getting Organized For Those Who Love Their Stuff. > https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1130791302Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/i-deal-lifestyle/Website: https://www.i-deal-lifestyle.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlabstoneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/idealorganizerTwitter: https://twitter.com/ideal_organizer---------- In The Bunker Podcast Links ----------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-bunker-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthebunkerpodcast/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheBunkerPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvc50KjJZCqDM37mug6W1QWebsite: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.comListen Links: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/listenBecome a Guest: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/guest
Selecting The Right Marketing Company
May 6 2022
Selecting The Right Marketing Company
Yusuf “JP” Saleeby talks about the trials of selecting a marketing company and he answers the question "What was harder, going to Med School or starting a business?".Our episode highlights:Fail fast, fail early...Spent time looking at the references that they gave and talked with the owner of the company.Develop a set of core values (this will be your guiding light)Bio: Dr. Yusuf “JP” Saleeby is a graduate from the Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, Georgia) and completed post-graduate training at East Carolina University School of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. He pursued a career in emergency medicine (EM) for almost two decades. During his career in medicine held posts in occupational medicine (DOD) and Urgent Care and Family Medicine. Currently, he practices Integrative & Functional Medicine at Carolina Holistic Medicine with sites in the Southeastern USA.Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusuf-jp-saleeby-md-b3826615/Website: https://carolinaholisticmedicine.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaHolisticMedicine---------- In The Bunker Podcast Links ----------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-bunker-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthebunkerpodcast/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheBunkerPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvc50KjJZCqDM37mug6W1QWebsite: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.comListen Links: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/listenBecome a Guest: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/guest
Quality at Scale
Apr 29 2022
Quality at Scale
Scaling a business can be a challenge. Quickly growing HR, hiring the right people, determining processes for how best to do the same quality work as a business grows is something many businesses owners struggle with. Developing a regular cadence for revisiting and evolving both long and short-term goals based on how the world has changed. In this episode Jason talks through the challenges they faced and scaling an e-learning comping during COVID.Our episode highlights:Write down the things that are important to you.None of us can do everything!Your core values and value proposition should guide your decision making.Commit to the process.Learning should be “learner” first rather than “content” first.Learning needs to be a great experience for the learner.Bio: As Founder and CEO at Jackrabbit Learning Experience Jason is focused on partnering with any organization (higher ed, non-profit, medical, corporate, etc) who needs a partner to help envision and create an extraordinary educational product or program. Jackrabbit LX's services include strategy consulting, prototyping, testing, advising on how to assemble the right resources, and taking a program to scale. Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpgorman/Website: http://www.jackrabbitlx.comLinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jackrabbit-learning-experience---------- In The Bunker Podcast Links ----------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-bunker-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthebunkerpodcast/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheBunkerPodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvc50KjJZCqDM37mug6W1QWebsite: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.comListen Links: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/listenBecome a Guest: https://www.inthebunkerpodcast.com/guest