Have you ever looked at a product and thought to yourself, "I can make this better?" With over 20 years of foot wear expertise, Kevin Fallon and Dave Dombrow,Co-Creators of Speedland, set out to make an extreme shoe, even more extreme. If you like mountain climbing, innovation, research and development, or simply tweaking things to make them better than tune in to this information packed episode. Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Have you ever had a business idea that you needed help building? Listen in as I welcome Rick Turoczy, the General Manager of PIE, who has been working with people who are just starting the companies they want to build. If you're into Oregon entrepreneurship, start-ups, venture capital, or simply building businesses to success than this episode is for you! Visit theshadesofe.com for additional host insight and blog posts. Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Using social media is so simple – just post a viral video, right? Tune in as I welcome two co-founding entrepreneurs aiming to recreate the world of brand strategy. From branding to blogging, digital marketing to search engine optimization – this episode is a how-to of things entrepreneurs need to do to build their brand, Co-Founders of Modern Ally: Ryan Negrini and Cassidy Campbell.Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Have you ever wanted to own a name brand: McDonalds, ACE Hardware, maybe a Marriott International? Well what if I told you it may be easier than you think. Join me as I welcome a marathon runner that took his passion for running and turned it into a business! From family business owner to franchise owner, this entrepreneur is just getting started. Owner of Beaverton & Lake Oswego Stretch Lab Studio Adam HavensSupport the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

The alignment between risk and reward has been linked to business since the beginning of time. Tune in as Mr. Gabriel Flores welcomes a bar owner that calculated his risk with some help from a professional. If finding a business that aligns its bottomline with corporate social responsibilities is important to you, then tune in today as I welcome a former union employee turned entrepreneur, Owner of The Pharmacy Brian Grades Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

If you are anything like me, then chances are finding daycare or a nanny during a pandemic has been difficult, or is it? Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes a nanny that took her talents virtual. If you are a parent, into educational videos or simply a DIYer then tune in to  a discussion with an Oregon's Portland Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 for 2019 entrepreneur, Founder & Chief-Operating-Officer of Murphy Media LLC Lindsey Murphy.Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

The thought of a college football scholarship to Hawaii for many high school athletes would be a dream come true! Steven Christian, the creator of Iltopia Studios, a former high school football standout and college scholarship athlete, knows the pressure of juggling college life with living needs all too well. If you are interested in an entrepreneur's journey from NFL possibilities to designing a new  world full of endless capabilities, then this episode is for you! Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Finding time for selfcare can be difficult to fit into an everyday schedule. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes an owner that makes selfcare her business. From a family of Oregon entrepreneurs comes a woman business owner creating new streams of income, Owner of Luxe Massage and Spa, Chelsea Power.Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Every community, no matter where in the world, has its own ambience, atmosphere, and vibe. Meet a team that helps support communities through grassroots education, training, and mentorship. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes a well-respected leader in the Portland, Oregon startup scene who helps cultivate the tech startup ecosystem and supports the education of young entrepreneurs, Chief Operating Officer of Founder Gym: Paige Hendrix Buckner.Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

One person's trash is another person's treasure is a saying that has stood the test of time. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes two childhood best friends who have taken trash from some to build treasures for others. If you are into thrifting, fashion or simply a side hustling, this is a resell story for you! Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

By now we have all heard of a company started from home: Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft come to mind. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes the newest member of the made from home companies, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of The Bitter Housewife: Genevieve Brazelton. If you are into bitters, inclusivity and conjuring cocktails, this episode is for you! Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

We have all heard the term privilege in one form or another with various explanations. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes a serial business owner and angel investor on a path to improve healthcare for all, Angel Investor and Founder & CEO of Brave Care: Darius "Bubs" Monsef. From couch surfing to crowdsourcing, this is an episode that truly highlights the fight of an entrepreneur. Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

If you have ever played a video game chances are you were asked to create a character profile, to your likeness or not, the character became you. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes a childhood friend with an imagination that goes beyond the physical realm. If you are into video games, photography, creativity, art, or simply a side hustles then this next interview is for you! Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Weaving entrepreneurship into the fabric of daily activities is innovative in itself. Helping to weave that fabric into communities to create a direct economic impact on family and community has shown has turned into a passion. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes the founder of a Digital Health startup, lead organizer of Portland Startup Weekend Latino, and co-Founder of Latino Founders a professional organization empowering the next generation of Latino entrepreneurs as they discuss the study of entrepreneurship innovation. Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

What is the difference between a job and a career? A job is something you get paid to do; a career is something you love to do and get paid for doing it. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes a shoe designer who made his love of footwear into a career full of innovation, the co-founder of Payntr Golf, Mike Forsey. Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Judging a book by its cover has been the gold-standard of first impressions. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he discusses unconscious biases with a women out to eliminate girl hate. From corporate America to entrepreneur, listen in on a discussion of empowering statements, bewildering stats and a motivating pitch for individuals everywhere to be better. Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

The word Bootstrap means a loop at the back of a boot, used to pull it on, but in business we define bootstrap as building a company from the ground up with nothing but personal saving, sales and some hard work. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes an owner who can twist, bend and pivot, Jennifer Pahl of Twist Yoga. Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

By now we may have all heard the famous Shakespeare quote, "uneasy is the head that wears a crown" that has become an English idiom meaning: those in charge carry a heavy burden. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores in an episode that touches on life beyond business. This is a conversation about being a mentor, being a friend, and being a small business owner during a different kind of pandemic.  Welcome Founder and Owner of Outlaw Auto Detail, Desmond Boots on The Shades of EntrepreneurshipSupport the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Building a brand into an industry leader is difficult. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes a former executive and current owner of Wheelhouse 20/20 to discuss full-service marketing. From a rural community to business development, listen in to the story of Scott Ericson as he creates innovative business development that aims at delivering results and insights that customers will value. Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Most of use knew someone growing with a childhood nickname. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes a business leader who took an adolescent label and turned it into a fashion brand that is focused on fashion, function, feel, fun, and a fight against breast cancer. From start-up to venture capital, this episode highlights a Handful attitude toward building a small business. Welcome the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Handful, Jennifer Ferguson on The Shades of Entrepreneurship.Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

There is an old saying all good things must come to an end. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes the Chief Operating Officer of Burgerville and co-Founder of The Nightwood Society, Kati Reardon, as they discuss the ending of a chapter and pivoting to a new one. Product development, marketing, strategy, branding, collaboration, travel - this episode highlights it all! Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Debt can be financially crippling personally or professionally, and business are not immune. Devon Horace paid off $50,000 of debt in less than a year and then started a consulting company, Horace Consulting, to focus on wealth building by accumulating assets and investing. Grab a pen-and-paper and listen in as Mr. Gabriel Flores interviews a business financial consultant with advice on financial literacy. Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Do you feel you lack creativity? Tune in as Mr. Gabriel Flores speaks with Nike's North American Brand and Marketing | Leagues, Athletes, and Grassroots, Giovanni Fillari, who took a passion for coffee and turned it into a marketing brand! This discussion seeks to spark your business imagination and marketing innovation.Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Home ownership is one of the proudest moments but can be difficult to achieve. Accompany Mr. Gabriel Flores as he welcomes a multi-lingual, multi-country relator to discuss the difficulties of home buying and the opportunities those difficulties present. If you are interested in understanding the Latinos' struggle when buying Real Estate in American, this episode is for you! Welcome Salem City Councilor and Owner of Tu Casa, Jose Gonzalez on The Shades of EntrepreneurshipSupport the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

A vast majority of people wake up every day and put on a pair of shoes, but a custom handmade pair of shoes? Come listen to Mr. Gabriel Flores as he interviews a Certified Pedorthist - a professional footwear designer - with a shoe lineage dating back to the 1930's. If you're interested in product development or know a diabetic with feet ailments this is a must listen! Welcome Certified Pedorthist and Vice President of Crary Shoes, Meredith Crary-Johanson on The Shades of EntrepreneurshipSupport the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

In this episode we hear from entrepreneurs Jon Loomis, the Chief Operation Officer of Baseballism,  a youth baseball camp founded by four former college baseball players and teammates who turned the camp into a premium off the field brand focusing on the class, tradition and the history of baseball. A brand built for love of the game. Listen as we discuss scaling, financing, and sustaining a business through a pandemic. Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Growing up it was not uncommon to know someone in the neighborhood cutting hair as a side hustle, but knowing a high schooler licensed barber? Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he interviews Art Williams, co-Owner of Influential Grooming Lounge, as we discuss Art's life from the East to the West. Listen in as Art discusses his journey from a backyard barber, to college football player to a small business owner focused on giving back to his community. Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

Parents can be considered real life heroes to their children, and losing a hero is hard. Join Mr. Gabriel Flores as he discusses life, loss and lessons learned with the Owner of BOX Real Estate, Bob Bochsler. Dive into an entrepreneurs life changing decision that turn into business success!Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com

In this episode I welcome comedian, actor, writer, and my former administrative assistant, Shain Brenden, who has been tearing up the comedy scene since his time in the Navy. By way of Memphis, this entrepreneur will keep the listeners laughing while providing an honest view of what it takes to be a comedian, writer, actor, and podcast host of Assville. Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com