The Niche Finder Podcast

Episode #7 of the Niche Finder Framework: Student/Guest Host Michael Darius Vick

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Episode #6 with Sunder P discussing his 10 years journey in building innovative services within the outsourcing market, technology and the consumer internet in Bangalore, India.

"Mr Sunder heads TTK Services Pvt. Ltd., a company focused on providing technology enabled consumer services. He has been involved in conceiving and building innovative services in the outsourcing market, leveraging technology and the consumer internet for the last 10 years.
He has a keen sense of bootstrapping having steered the company through tough times, bringing it to profitability and later sustaining it. He also co-founded 'Bharatplanet' and the popular Bharatmail service in 1999 which received seed funding and later successfully merged into the TTK group.
He started his career in Hospitality with Sterling Holiday Resorts in 1995 and then did a stint in the automotive sector with the Mahindra & Mahindra Group.
He is a Mechanical Engineer with an MBA in Marketing from BSMED (Bharathiar University)" Linkedin: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sunderp
 

Episode #5 with Dr. James Smith discussing his 20 years of experience empowering thousands with his mind shifting power within the corporate and consulting space.

It was such a priviledge to interview Dr. James Smith , Jr. CSP for this episode of the Niche Finder Podcast. His stories of how he derived his niche from diversity/ inclusion training and fighting for social justice issues is inspiring. Additionally, Dr. Smith's master storytelling abilities adds in more flavor to the conversation that you don't want to miss.Dr.  Smith is a best selling author, motivational speaker, educator and life coach. He has over 14 years of experience in corporate America and another 4 years working with several training/development programs in the diversity and inclusion space. His message has reached over 25 countries globally while still remaining rooted in collegiate programs such as Temple University, Rutgers University Executive MBA and International Executive MBA Programs since 2008.I sincerely believe that his story will inspire you to find what you are looking for, with the valuable secrets revealed in this Niche finder podcast.“Sometimes what you go through is not for you. It's for the people that are going to benefit as a result of you knocking down the door”. Dr. James Smith, Jr

Episode #4 with Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Lonell Jenkins reveals leadership principles he learned from his US military career and his amazing journey into entrepreneurship in the real estate arena

"Rutgers Executive MBA, May 2018. Rutgers Mechanical Engineer BS, Oct 2010. SR. Operations Manager at Coca-Cola, Bed Bath and Beyond, Army. Managed 23 Million dollar budget. Over 20 years experience in Supply Chain leadership and management. 10 years experience with direct management of Real Estate Development, management and currently coaching (consulting) three Real Estate investors. PNL management. E-Commerce manager. Processes, Systems and Accountability."Website: http://steelarrow.org/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonell-jenkins-mba-lssgb-a0960335/
 

Episode #3 with Dr. Natasha Manning discussing her epic journey from a teenage mother to becoming a licensed psychologist with the orientation in Cognitive Behavioral therapy.

"Dr. Manning-Gibbs is a licensed psychologist that is passionate about helping the underserved. She works for Rutgers University as a contracted employee at a juvenile prison, New Jersey Training School for Boys (NJTSB). At NJTSB, she is a clinical supervisor of a specialized unit for juvenile inmates diagnosed with moderate to severe mental illness. She received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University. Prior to her PhD, she earned a Master of Arts from Columbia University - Teachers College.In addition to her full-time employment with Rutgers University, Dr. Manning-Gibbs also treats clients with depression and anxiety disorders in her private practice in Maplewood, New Jersey."
Website: https://www.drmanninggibbs.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-manning-gibbs-phd/
 
 

Episode #2 with Dr. Owen Legaspi Discussing his journey on becoming a serial entrepreneur and a physical therapist.

In this episode of the Niche Finder podcast we were privileged to have on serial entrepreneur and physical therapist, Dr.Owen Legaspi. His journey may have started out challenging, but it is far from the typical rags to riches story. Sure his experience includes not having enough money to buy a happy meal but it also highlights how there was so much love from his parents at home that he did not even realize how poor he really was.
His tips for success such as “Think big; start small” and Mixed martial arts motivation of “fight the big guy" are some of the many lessons which he cultivated for entrepreneurial growth. It is hoped that the experiences and expertise from him will provide insider secrets that will help accelerate progress—or kickstart—your own Niche Finder journey.

EPISODE #1 with Jerome Bridgeman on the Niche Finder unveils his story on becoming an expert and a senior leader within the Medical Device space.

Jerome Bridgeman is an expert in the medical device space, Executive MBA professor, top level Project Manager and friend. In this episode, Professor Bridgeman unveils his secrets on how he went from a high school student with just an interest in business, to becoming a Senior leader experiencing a series of promotions during his fifteen plus year career. It is hoped that his story and tips shared from his experience, will help you to discover secrets to reach the peak in your career.