The Midnight Founders Podcast

Dragons are real! Samson Madsen from Dragon Federation joins us to discuss his journey of bringing dragons to life through AR and VR experiences.
We explore how market validation played a vital role in product development, ensuring each iteration aligned with his audience's desires. Samson shares insights on how they navigated through self-funding and early investments from friends and family, and the importance of staying focused on their target market amidst tempting opportunities.
Strap in for a journey that's sure to ignite your imagination!
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Dragon Federation is currently raising a SAFE round. If you are interested in participating, contact harold.alverez@revroad.com.

Wearing too many hats can lead to burnout and hinder the growth of your business. Jen Martin, the entrepreneur behind Reset Your Nest, shares her experience growing a team and delegating operational tasks so that she could focus her time on being a strong leader.
Along the way, Jen found a better balance between running a successful company and caring for her employees while also establishing clear boundaries between her personal and work life. Tune in to discover how her mission extends beyond improving homes to uplifting the individuals within her company.

Chad Ingram walked out of the room 30 minutes into his LSAT practice exam, knowing that this calling in life was entrepreneurship—not litigation.
 
Now with three exits under his belt, Chad councils founders to focus on solving a problem and building a good product, rather than building a business with the sole intention to sell it.
 
He shares his experiences with the emotional toll that can come with selling a business and the need to separate your identity from your entrepreneurial ventures. He also talks about his journey with debt financing, cold calling, and following instincts.

Explore the world of consumer brands with Eric Child from Spark Innovations. In this episode, Eric discusses the distinction between inventors and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of finding the right people to execute ideas. Learn the ins and outs of working with retailers, including realistic timeframes for doing so.
Eric encourages entrepreneurs to validate their products before spending their life savings on inventory and to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success. Join us for a thoughtful conversation that could redefine your approach to building a product-based business.
 

If you are interested in real estate entrepreneurship, this is the episode for you! Special guest Jimmy Rex talks about how he went from selling 3 houses in 6 months to 60 houses every month! Over the course of his career, he's learned how to implement systems and hire top talent to sell over 5,000 homes and build a portfolio of 60 properties himself. He also talks about the phenomenal networking capabilities of podcasting and building the Jimmy Rex Show in a way that focuses his passion and motivates him to release episodes regularly. He has released over 550 episodes with millions of downloads. His biggest passion right now is advocating for men's mental health through his "We Are The They" organization.  Jimmy finishes by teasing the release of his new book, Be One: How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic Times, releasing on Amazon next week! Enjoy a packed episode of tips and advice from the one and only Jimmy Rex. 

Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship, whether it's in business or in our personal lives. In this episode, we dive into the importance of trust in business and how to build it with guest James Clarke from Clarke Capital Partners. As an experienced entrepreneur and investor, James shares his insights on the challenges of building trust, the value of work ethic, and the importance of being all-in as an entrepreneur. Join us as we explore the journey of building successful businesses and the lessons learned along the way. James is a pillar in the community, known for his dedication to giving back and building cherished relationships through service. Get ready for an inspiring conversation that will leave you with a renewed appreciation for good old-fashioned hard work.
 

Nate McBride is an amazing investor in our ecosystem and is now running curated ventures. He has listened to thousands of pitches and shared great advice for founders on how to raise money. Can you explain your company in one sentence? If you want to pitch to curated you need to be able to. Nate breaks down companies into three different shapes, tune in to figure out what shape your company is. The Midnight Founders Podcast is powered by: Rev Road- your sweat equity partner and CBVault - the entrepreneur arm of Central Bank. Contact us at Aj.rounds@revroad.com 
jake.mchargue@cbutah.com
 

Matt Lloyd, a dynamic individual who wears many hats – Founder, CEO, and Weekend Golfer. With over a decade of experience, Matt has played a pivotal role in the growth of renowned companies like Adobe, Boostability, and Orange Soda, showcasing his prowess as a sales and operational leader.Driven by a passion for problem-solving, relationship-building, and creating lasting solutions, Matt embodies a CEO who is both people and product-focused. His commitment to customer-focused design and continuous improvement of the customer and employee experience defines his approach. As the CEO of Stagebase, Matt aims to decrease friction for teams, fostering an environment conducive to real innovation where customer outcomes take center stage.The Midnight Founders Podcast is powered by:RevRoad - Your sweat equity partnerCB Vault - The entrepreneur arm of Central BankContact us: aj.rounds@revroad.comjake.mchargue@cbutah.com 

What an incredible intro to the future of architecture with Charles Ochello from Vitruvius. They are building a tech company with software that engages with virtual reality to help their customers walk through future builds of their custom homes. this helps them make adjustments early in the process saving money and time with large custom-built homes. It was incredible to see the innovation they are bringing to this industry. Charles started his career out as a board-certified E.R. doctor and talked about the transition he made back to real estate and the value he drew from his experience in the E.R. how that informs the company he is building and the relationships he is fostering with customers today. This was an incredible conversation packed with tons of lessons for entrepreneurs. 

We had a great conversation with Jared about his experience building union capital partners. He has been entrepreneurial his whole life and has always wanted to be his own boss and was willing to take the risks associated with entrepreneurship. He discussed the importance of partnering and how good partners have helped him with accountability. He talked about the balance of working 24/7 while also raising a family. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Jared