In this episode of jumbleThink, host Michael Woodward sits down with TJ Smith, President of EAW (Eastern Acoustic Works), for a behind-the-scenes look at the rebirth of one of the most iconic names in pro audio. From their pioneering days to the challenges of a venture capital buyout, EAW’s journey has been anything but ordinary. TJ shares how the company navigated its toughest seasons and what it took to rebuild a legacy brand in a rapidly evolving industry.
Reinventing Journalism with Richie McGinniss
Sustainable Clothing with Kris Cody
Kris Cody is the founder of Paka Apparel with a dream of changing the way people play outdoors and the clothing that makes it possible.
From Letterman to Family Guy with Mark Hentemann
From Farm to Flask with Emily Darchuk
Finding Your Drive & Motivation with Twila True
Twila True is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mentor to young females entering the world of entrepreneurship and finance. Twila's roots are from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, one of the poorest communities in the U.S. She overcome a challenging family upbringing to become a business Megaforce owning, investing, and operating several multi-million-dollar companies in the entertainment, beauty, fashion, food, and real estate industries. She was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's "100 Women of Impact" and one of SUCCESS Magazine's "WOMEN OF INFLUENCE" both in 2022.
Animating at Disney with Tom Bancroft
Building Values Based Brands with Brendan Synnott
Building businesses and brands is often defined by the 'bottom line.' This causes the question 'How much money will this make me?' to becomes the driving factor in all the decisions that are being made. What happens when you move to a values-based brand? How does that change the products that you make and the message that you share? Brendan Synnott has built several brands from Bare Naked Granola to Pact Clothing putting sustainable values above making more money. In the process, the brands have redefined the food and clothing sectors while making them more sustainable.
Turning Passion Into Business with Eileen Kenney
Creating Workplace Wellness with Sammy Courtright
Creating a 'well' workplace is becoming more important for business owners, entrepreneurship, and even co-working spaces to consider when they think of their workforce. Gone are the days where wellness was the sole responsibility of the employee. But what does it mean to build space for wellness in business? What should employers provide and employees expect in a modern workplace?
The Power of PR with Ilissa Miller
Businesses often think about their marketing strategy, their core products and services, or even their messaging. What if you could rethink your approach to your business and start incorporating PR into your strategy. Ilissa Miller is a leading public relations expert working with businesses in the technology industry.