• Episode 49 | Battle of Beer in Pechanga Arena | Mason Aleworks | Cesar Torres & Grant Tondro
    Nov 8 2024
    Find your inspiration from Twist a Fate: A Small Business Podcast! This episode is dedicated to #veterans, #beer, and #hockey. We're celebrating three years of partnership with the San Diego Gulls! In Episode 49 of Twist of Fate: A Small Business Podcast, our host, Douglas Younger III, had the pleasure of sitting down with Cesar Torres & Grant Tondro from Mason Aleworks at professional sports arena, Pechanga Arena, in San Diego! Mason Aleworks is a craft brewery based in San Diego, California. Known for producing a diverse range of beer styles, they offer everything from classic IPAs and lagers to creative, bold stouts and seasonal releases. Their beers often showcase local flavors and unique twists, appealing to both traditional beer lovers and those looking for innovative, boundary-pushing brews. Throughout this episode, Cesar, Grant, and Doug chat about designing a brand that adds value to the beer industry, IPA trends, expanding their distribution during the pandemic, and MORE! BONUS: Enjoy a special performance of the National Anthem by our Project Manager, Staff Sergeant Kollister Williams II (RET). Cesar Torres is a sales and marketing consultant with over a decade in the San Diego craft beer industry, known for strong client relationships and impactful results. He is the co-founder and marketing director of the EmoBrown Foundation. Grant Tondro is a results-driven professional with over 15 years of senior management experience in business development, sales, and financial services. Thank you to the city of #sandiego and the #sandiegogulls for allowing us to film in Pechanga Arena and host our Diversity in Hockey booth dedicated to Willie O'Ree! Join the entrepreneurial community as we discuss experiences that can be a positive force of change in your own life. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or seeking to reinvent yourself, listen now! Learn more about Mason Aleworks here: https://www.masonaleworks.com/about About Mason Aleworks Established in 2015 in Oceanside, CA, Mason Ale Works was founded by San Diego’s foremost craft beer hospitality professionals. Renowned for their exceptional ales and lagers, Mason Ale Works offers standout drinks such as a crisp Mexican-style lager, a perfectly balanced West Coast IPA, and a range of top-tier hazy IPAs. Consistently pushing the boundaries of craft beer, Mason brews over 100 different beers each year. Mason Ale Works: Craft Built. San Diego Gulls Partners: Cal Coast Credit Union, Fox 5 KUSI News, JMG Security Systems, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego Sports 760, iHeart Radio, Palomar Health, SHARP Business Systems, A Bridge For Kids, V Group, Indian Motorcycle of San Diego, McDonalds, Pacific Records, Rockin' Baja Lobster, Batta Fulkerson Law Group, Synergy Orthopedics, Triple Crown Sports, Soapy Joes, Mason Aleworks, Hockey Development Center, Lucia Capital Group, Best Pizza & Brew, Lineage Watch Company, and Bill Howe. Filmed and Produced by Izo Creative: https://www.izocreative.com/ Twist of Fate: A Small Business Podcast is bringing small business owners, leaders, and dreamers together. Join the entrepreneurial community as we discuss experiences that can be a positive force of change in your own life. Find your inspiration with us! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Find us on** Linkedin - / twist-of-fate-podcast Facebook - / twistoffatepodcast Instagram - / twistoffatepod TikTok - / ucrxlb-n-hxe6swa_6zkecew Join Our Patreon - / tofpodcast Remember to like and subscribe on YouTube! #ReinventYourBusiness #ReinventYourself #TwistofFatePodcast #entrepreneurship #businessowners #beerindustry #masonaleworks #beerdistribution #findyourinspiration #worldbeercup #greatamericanbeerfestival #IPA #sandiegogulls #panchengaarena #entrepeneuriallife #sandiego
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    31 Min.
  • Episode 48 | Turning Passion into Purpose | Outfront Endurance | Steve Ashbaker
    Oct 4 2024

    In Episode 48 of Twist of Fate: A Small Business Podcast, our host, Douglas Younger III, had the pleasure of sitting down with Steve Ashbaker. Steve is the owner of Outfront Endurance, a local event management company that is focused on promoting health and wellness at all levels, encouraging community involvement, and giving back through partnerships with local charities. He is also a fitness coach and a proven leader with management experience at various levels within large corporate environments. Throughout this episode, Steve and Doug discuss Steve’s passion for running and staying active, Outfront Endurance, giving back to the community, and MORE! Join the entrepreneurial community as we discuss experiences that can be a positive force of change in your own life. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or seeking to reinvent yourself, listen now! Learn more about Outfront Endurance here: https://outfrontendurance.com/ About Outfront Endurance Outfront Endurance is a local event management company that is focused on promoting health and wellness at all levels, encouraging community involvement, and giving back through partnerships with local charities. We look forward to seeing you on the trails! Filmed and Produced by Izo Creative: https://www.izocreative.com/ Twist of Fate: A Small Business Podcast is bringing small business owners, leaders, and dreamers together. Join the entrepreneurial community as we discuss experiences that can be a positive force of change in your own life. Find your inspiration with us! #ReinventYourBusiness #ReinventYourself #TwistofFatePodcast #entrepreneuriallife #behindthescenes #mentorship #fitnesscoach #startingabusiness

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    38 Min.
  • Episode 47 | Transforming Homes: Embracing Electrification | Electrify My Home | Larry Waters
    Aug 12 2024

    In Episode 47 of Twist of Fate: A Small Business Podcast, our host, Douglas Younger III, had the pleasure of sitting down with Larry Waters. Larry is the Founder and CEO of Electrify My Home. Electrify My Home is dedicated to helping homeowners reduce their carbon footprint while securing reliable home comfort, health, and safety that is compliant with the energy codes of California’s future.


    Throughout this episode, Larry and Doug discuss the transformative power of energy-efficient and all-electric homes, Larry’s career journey, building a business, and MORE!


    Join the entrepreneurial community as we discuss experiences that can be a positive force of change in your own life. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or seeking to reinvent yourself, listen now!


    Electrification Expo: https://www.electrifyexpo.com/


    Learn more about Electrify My Home here: https://electrifymyhome.com/


    Filmed and Produced by Izo Creative: https://www.izocreative.com/


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    40 Min.
  • Episode 46 | Entrepreneurship within the Medical Field | NasaClip | Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne
    Jul 24 2024

    In Episode 46 of Twist of Fate: A Small Business Podcast, our host, Douglas Younger III, had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne. Elizabeth is the Founder and CEO of NasaClip, a hands-free nosebleed relief in minutes. She created NasaClip to help healthcare professionals reclaim their time and redeploy valuable resources. Dr. Liz is also an ER physician, professor, and mother of two.

    Throughout this episode, Elizabeth and Doug discuss the innovation behind NasaClip, female entrepreneurship, raising money, and Dr. Clayborne’s medical/business career journey. Join the entrepreneurial community as we discuss experiences that can be a positive force of change in your own life. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or seeking to reinvent yourself, listen now!

    Learn more about NasaClip here: https://nasaclip.com/About NasaClip

    NasaClip is the first and only adjustable nosebleed rescue device that provides constant, comfortable, hands-free compression. NasaClip was invented by Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne an emergency room physician, entrepreneur, and mom; to improve nosebleed treatment time and effectiveness for patients and providers in any setting. NasaClip is proudly Black-owned and woman-owned.

    Twist of Fate: A Small Business Podcast is bringing small business owners, leaders, and dreamers together. Join the entrepreneurial community as we discuss experiences that can be a positive force of change in your own life. Find your inspiration with us!

    Filmed and Produced by Izo Creative: https://www.izocreative.com/

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    42 Min.
  • Episode 45 | Introducing Automation to the Beauty-Services Market | LUUM | Nate Harding
    Jun 26 2024

    In Episode 45 of Twist of Fate: A Small Business Podcast, our host, Douglas Younger III, had the pleasure of sitting down with Nate Harding. Nate is the CEO and Founder of LUUM Precision Lash. LUUM is introducing automation to the beauty-services market, initially focusing on eyelash extensions, a widely popular and addictive treatment ($20B global market opportunity). Pioneering a patented combination of next-generation robotics, AI, and machine vision, LUUM will apply a full set of eyelash extensions in about 30 minutes, while eliminating the costs, inconsistencies, and safety risks associated with human application.

    Throughout this episode, Nate and Doug discuss entrepreneurship, the beauty industry, engineering, and MORE!Join the entrepreneurial community as we discuss experiences that can be a positive force of change in your own life. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or seeking to reinvent yourself, listen now!Learn more about LUUM here: https://www.luumlash.com/

    About Ekso Bionics: Ekso Bionics® is a leading developer of exoskeleton solutions that amplify human potential by supporting or enhancing strength, endurance and mobility across medical and industrial applications. Founded in 2005, the Company continues to build upon its industry-leading expertise to design some of the most cutting-edge, innovative wearable robots available on the market. Ekso Bionics is the only known exoskeleton company to offer technologies that range from helping those with paralysis to stand up and walk, to enhancing human capabilities on job sites across the globe. The Company is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “EKSO.” For more information, visit: www.eksobionics.com or follow @EksoBionics on X.

    Filmed and Produced by Izo Creative: IzoCreative.com

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    37 Min.
  • Oberlin Executive Speaker Series | Creating Entrepreneurial Inspiration | Douglas Younger III
    Jun 10 2024

    Find Your inspiration from the Oberlin College Executive Speaker Series Week 12: “Creating Entrepreneurial Inspiration". Join us in this special FLIPPED session of the speaker series. Our host Douglas Younger III takes a seat in the guest's chair! Doug is interviewed by Ted Evans, Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and instructor in Business at Oberlin College. Host Douglas Younger III of Twist of Fate and the Oberlin Speaker Series, is the Founder and CEO of 3STEPS4WARD, a technology savvy marketing company that helps startups and entrepreneurs succeed with digital marketing. He also brings 19 years of international marketing, commercialization, and technology experience as an executive previously leading enterprises, startups, and nonprofits such as Siemens Healthcare, GE Healthcare, Baxter Healthcare, Siemens Healthcare, and Ekso Bionics. Ted leads an insightful discussion with Doug. Doug discusses his origin story, his international travels, his entrepreneurial journey, starting a podcast, and MORE!

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    1 Std. und 4 Min.
  • Oberlin Executive Speaker Series | Building Momentum and Confidence | Sara Ledterman
    Jun 10 2024

    Find Your Inspiration from the Oberlin College Executive Speaker Series Week 11: “Building Momentum and Confidence". Join us as we welcome Sara Ledterman, venture capitalist, female entrepreneur, and pitch competition judge. Host Douglas Younger III of Twist of Fate, leads an insightful discussion with Sara. Sara discusses female entrepreneurship, investor power dynamics, impact of women in business, and MORE!

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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • Oberlin Executive Speaker Series | Fundraise Everyday of Your Life | Glenn Davis
    Jun 10 2024

    Find Your Inspiration from the Oberlin College Executive Speaker Series Week 10: “Fundraise Everyday of Your Life". Join us as we welcome Glenn Davis, corporate executive and venture capital investor from Venture Lab Niterra Group. Glenn has experience within the Healthcare market in both major and emerging markets. He has expertise in leading Worldwide Sales & Worldwide marketing teams, Product managers, Sales strategies, Brand Management, Strategic Marketing, Business Development, and Leadership of cross – functional teams. Host Douglas Younger III of Twist of Fate, leads an insightful discussion with Glenn. They discuss the skills you need to be an investor, the importance of mentorship, assessing risk, and MORE! Don't miss out on this conversation!

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    1 Std. und 3 Min.