Turning Point Entrepreneur Stories
"Turning Point," hosted by Blaine Bertsch, the CEO of Dryrun, dives into the captivating journeys of entrepreneurs. Each episode features seasoned business owners sharing their challenges, pivotal moments, and triumphs. With open and honest interviews, you'll hear stories of resilience and victory that define the entrepreneurial spirit.
Don't miss an episode! Subscribe, follow, and like "Turning Point" for actionable insights and lessons from those who have successfully navigated the complexities of building a business.
Episodes
68 episodes
Mandi Gunsberger of Nourish Travel
Join host Blaine Bertsch as he sits down with Mandy Gunzberger, a powerhouse entrepreneur with a track record of launching successful ventures like Babyology and Nourish Travel. Mandy dives into her entrepreneurial journey, sharing the early sp...
•
49:20
John and Mark Cronin from John’s Crazy Socks
In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine Bertsch interviews John and Mark Cronin, the father-son duo behind John’s Crazy Socks. In 2016, Mark found himself unemployed at 58, while his son John, who has Down syndrome, was facing the "21-Year-Old...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 67
•
46:22
Bradley Hamner of Blueprint OS
Bradley Hamner, Founder and CEO of Blueprint OS, shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges he faced in scaling his business. He discusses the importance of sales skills, hard work, and the need for systems and processes to achiev...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 66
•
49:51
Ilya Kroogman of The Digital Panda
In this episode of "Turning Point," Blaine Bertsch, CEO of Dryrun, interviews Ilya Kroogman, founder of The Digital Panda, about his entrepreneurial journey and business growth. They discuss the challenges of hiring and the transition to remote...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 65
•
49:01
Mike Begg from AMZ Advisors
Join us on "Turning Point" as Mike Begg, co-founder and CEO of AMZ Advisors, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of his business. Mike discusses his early experiences, from working at a marina to selling on Amazon and launching...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 64
•
44:15
Brandon Gano of Whadif
Join us on "Turning Point" as Brandon Gano, Co-founder of Whadif, shares his entrepreneurial journey. From starting young to focusing on larger, more profitable clients, Brandon discusses the importance of having a clear mission and vision for ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 62
•
44:02
Herb Cogliano from Aspire Growth Advisors
In this episode of Turning Point, Herb Cogliano, Managing Partner at Aspire Growth Advisors, shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights into the employment business. He discusses the early industry days and how his father's company pioneer...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 62
•
46:31
Adam Levinter from Scriberbase
Adam Leventer, the visionary behind Scriberbase, unveils the narrative of his entrepreneurial voyage. Diving into the intricacies of launching a consulting venture and navigating the turbulent waters of the couponing industry, Adam talks about ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 61
•
45:59
Zach Coleman from GymMark
Zach Coleman, the owner of creative agencies GymMark and Creatitive, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges he faced in the creative industry. He discusses the importance of having an entrepreneurial mindset and the influence of ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 60
•
52:03
Sam Jenkins from Punchcard Systems
On this episode of Turning Point, Blaine Bertsch interviews Sam Jenkins, CEO of Punchcard Systems. They cover his entrepreneurial journey, focusing on his shift from web design to creating a healthcare analytics platform and the nuances of team...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 59
•
48:47
Matt Howard from Maverick Agency
In this episode, host Blain Bertsch, CEO at Dryrun, is joined by Matt Howard from Maverick Agency in Calgary, a creative agency known for its innovative work.The conversation explores Matt's entrepreneurial journey, starting from his ear...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 58
•
38:05
Rob Danard from Black Owl Systems
In this episode of "Turning Point," host Blaine Bertsch welcomes Rob Danard from Black Owl Systems to discuss his story of entrepreneurship and innovation. The episode kicks off with Blaine reminiscing about meeting Rob in Texas during South by...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 57
•
56:15
Lior Pozin from AutoDS
In this episode of "Turning Point," host Blaine Bertsch dives into the innovative world of e-commerce and dropshipping with guest Lior Pozin, CEO and co-founder of AutoDS. Lior shares his story of building AutoDS from its inception as a simple ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 56
•
38:32
Eric Mayville from Fairgame
In the latest episode of "Turning Point," host Blaine Bertsch chats with Eric Mayville, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fairgame, where they aim to revolutionize the golf tech landscape, concentrating on building community and enhancing the golf expe...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 55
•
58:17
Chris Wehbe from Caissa
In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine engages in a conversation with entrepreneur Chris Wehbe from Caissa, an advisory firm that serves small businesses and nonprofits. They discuss Chris’ experiences in managing a business acro...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 54
•
57:03
Satyam Kantamneni from UXReactor
This episode of "Turning Point," hosted by Blaine Bertsch, features a deep dive into user experience (UX) design with guest Satyam Kantamneni, Managing Partner & Chief Experience Officer from UX Reactor. The conversation explores the intric...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 53
•
47:01
Mike Snyder with RapterUSA
Join us on a compelling episode of "Turning Point" as we dive into the remarkable story of Mike Snyder, a former Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps reserves, who seamlessly transitioned his military discipline and leadership prowess into th...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 52
•
47:18
Chris Caldwell from Caldwell Creative
After a storied career building success within creative agencies, Chris Caldwell turned to developing a program called "Focus Management" that helps founders optimize their businesses by aligning teams, improving processes, and fostering a coll...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 51
•
54:19
Entrepreneur Obed Maurice from Maxim One
On this episode of Turning Point, Obed Maurice shares his journey of starting a virtual accounting firm through to an exit and on to his latest venture. Obed realized that traditional accounting practices were often painful for both accountants...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 50
•
56:07
Dena Patton, Business Coach
In this podcast, Dena Patton, a successful entrepreneur and business coach, shares her journey of starting a PR and marketing agency in New York City in 1996. She talks about the challenges she faced and how she overcame them, emphasizing the i...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 49
•
52:03
Guy Bauer from Umault
In this podcast episode, we dive into the story of Guy Bauer, an entrepreneur who started his own video agency, Umault, during the 2009 recession. Despite facing challenges in his early days, Guy persevered, and his business grew exponentially....
•
Season 3
•
Episode 48
•
48:34
Nikole Mackenzie from Momentum Accounting
In this episode of Turning Point, entrepreneur Nicole McKenzie shares her journey to founding Momentum Accounting. After realizing that the traditional accounting model was not for her, she took the leap and found a whole new world of possibili...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 47
•
40:45
Drew English of Charter & Co.
In this episode of Turning Point, Drew English, Founder of Charter and Co. shares his experience of building a successful video production company. Drew talks about his turning point client that gave him the confidence to pursue his passion for...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 46
•
48:33
Kyle Friedman from Quickly
Co-founder and CEO of Quickly, Kyle Friedman, is no stranger to the challenges of cash flow. A serial entrepreneur, Kyle experienced the effect rapid growth can have on a business. Tied with the ups and downs over the years as an entrepreneur, ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 45
•
45:56
Eduard Kankanyan from Braind
Co-founder and Creative Director of Braind, Eduard Kankanyan sat down with Blaine to talk about the journey that led him to build a leading agency in Armenia, through to their expansion to the Canadian market. Find out how aiming high and think...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 44
•
44:10
