https://startingposition.podbean.com The podcast where we sit down with entrepreneurs, artists, and those who have extraordinary careers to reflect on their starting position, what went right, what went wrong, and what was learned along the way. Sun, 05 Feb 2023 18:31:54 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ca Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Business:Entrepreneurship 1440 episodic Eric Sheppard Eric Sheppard No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15580999/Starting_Position_Main_Image_Only_jf6qpw.jpg https://startingposition.podbean.com 144 144 Ep. 8 - Becoming a Film Director with Brad Dworkin https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/ep-8-becoming-a-film-director-with-brad-dworkin/ https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/ep-8-becoming-a-film-director-with-brad-dworkin/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2023 18:31:54 -0300 startingposition.podbean.com/8ec2ca02-e10f-3d27-8479-477a98777d2f In this episode of Starting Position we discuss how brad got started, lessons and learnings from his career as a director, as well as some advice for those starting out in the film industry. 

]]> In this episode of Starting Position we discuss how brad got started, lessons and learnings from his career as a director, as well as some advice for those starting out in the film industry. 

]]> Eric Sheppard false No 1673 8 full Ep. 7 - Breaking into Real Estate with Matt Napiwotzki https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/ep-7-breaking-into-real-estate-with-matt-napiwotzki/ https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/ep-7-breaking-into-real-estate-with-matt-napiwotzki/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:30:02 -0300 startingposition.podbean.com/ef97d12f-2267-34eb-93a0-a218f6e09c9e In this episode we discuss what skills, attributes and values make a good real estate agent, some learnings about dealing with customers, and advice for those thinking about becoming a real estate agent.

]]> In this episode we discuss what skills, attributes and values make a good real estate agent, some learnings about dealing with customers, and advice for those thinking about becoming a real estate agent.

]]> Eric Sheppard false No 1109 7 full Ep. 6 - Digitally Transforming Golf With Thomas Korpach https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/ep-6-digitally-transforming-golf-with-thomas-korpach/ https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/ep-6-digitally-transforming-golf-with-thomas-korpach/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:57:41 -0300 startingposition.podbean.com/0079ada3-0c3b-3abe-80a5-b4f52e828c2c In this Episode we sit down with Thomas Korpach to discuss some of the ways cutting edge radar technology is transforming golf, as well as some lessons and insights gained from his entrepreneurial journey.

]]> In this Episode we sit down with Thomas Korpach to discuss some of the ways cutting edge radar technology is transforming golf, as well as some lessons and insights gained from his entrepreneurial journey.

]]> Eric Sheppard false No 1369 6 full Ep. 5 - Exploring Practical Applications of Blockchain Tech with Aidan Slack-Watkins https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/ep-5-practical-applications-of-blockchain-technology-with-aidan-slack-watkins/ https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/ep-5-practical-applications-of-blockchain-technology-with-aidan-slack-watkins/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:42:56 -0300 startingposition.podbean.com/21dcf03a-0012-35d9-8164-1d3a24495362 In this episode we discuss some of the ways blockchain technology could revolutionize gaming along with a few lessons and insights gained from being an entrepreneur.

]]> In this episode we discuss some of the ways blockchain technology could revolutionize gaming along with a few lessons and insights gained from being an entrepreneur.

]]> Eric Sheppard false No 2775 5 full Ep. 4 - Becoming A Marketer With Zoli Lorantffy https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/4-becoming-a-marketer-with-zoli-lorantffy/ https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/4-becoming-a-marketer-with-zoli-lorantffy/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:39:45 -0300 startingposition.podbean.com/f781248a-4147-34fd-afa5-4c6ee28ac260 In this episode we discuss some of the most important skills and mindsets to develop as a marketer along with how the rise of digital marketing and remote working have influenced the marketing profession. 

]]> In this episode we discuss some of the most important skills and mindsets to develop as a marketer along with how the rise of digital marketing and remote working have influenced the marketing profession. 

]]> Eric Sheppard false No 1536 4 full Ep. 3 - Shifting from Entrepreneurship to Consulting with Alicia Correia https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/3-shifting-from-entrepreneurship-to-consulting-with-alicia-correia/ https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/3-shifting-from-entrepreneurship-to-consulting-with-alicia-correia/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:12:36 -0300 startingposition.podbean.com/d31981f6-65c2-3973-a708-afe58e77c9bd In this episode we discuss some of the ways entrepreneurs can shift into the consulting business and how the learnings from having been an entrepreneur can make you a more effective product manager.  

]]> In this episode we discuss some of the ways entrepreneurs can shift into the consulting business and how the learnings from having been an entrepreneur can make you a more effective product manager.  

]]> Eric Sheppard false No 1523 3 full Ep. 2 - Digging For Gold With Martin Ellison-Wareing https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/ep-2-digging-for-gold-with-martin-ellison-wareing/ https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/ep-2-digging-for-gold-with-martin-ellison-wareing/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2023 07:01:40 -0300 startingposition.podbean.com/123b9d18-faad-3bf7-8796-13c910ba66f4 In this episode we dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of prospecting for gold in the Yukon, as well as a few lessons learned from trekking through  some of Canada's toughest wilderness.

]]> In this episode we dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of prospecting for gold in the Yukon, as well as a few lessons learned from trekking through  some of Canada's toughest wilderness.

]]> Eric Sheppard false No 1695 2 full Ep.1 - Making Memorable Advertising With Brian Sheppard https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/1-brian-sheppard-making-memorable-advertising/ https://startingposition.podbean.com/e/1-brian-sheppard-making-memorable-advertising/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:45:14 -0300 startingposition.podbean.com/0603adcd-3f59-3d75-b3a1-3ab0a6506659 In this episode we explore what makes an ad transcend regular advertising, balancing creativity with client needs, as well as how some of the ways advertising is made and consumed have changed over the last 30 years.

]]> In this episode we explore what makes an ad transcend regular advertising, balancing creativity with client needs, as well as how some of the ways advertising is made and consumed have changed over the last 30 years.

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