Elina Panteleyeva is the founder of Dood Woof, a wellness brand for doodle dogs. Here, Elina shares her journey from a tech project manager to an entrepreneur, sparked by a layoff in 2023. She discusses her immigrant background, initial ventures, and how a book inspired her to start her business.

Elina emphasizes community engagement, detailing how she built a loyal customer base by addressing doodle-specific needs, like developing a natural detangler spray. She also highlights the importance of self-care and celebrating small wins and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs to take action and build supportive communities.

Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 7861065.1 Exp. 4/27

What’s Inside:

• Elina’s journey from tech project manager to entrepreneur
• How Elina built the Dood Woof brand
• Elina’s advice for new entrepreneurs

Mentioned in this episode:
Doodwoof.com
Dood Wolf Dog Detangler Spray
Elina Panteleyeva on LinkedIn

Dave Won is a TEDx Speaker, Certified Money Coach (CMC), and the Founder & CEO of Dave Won & Co. Dave has been recognized as a global Top 30 subject matter expert by The Outlier Project.

From conferences and summits to the corporate workplace, Dave has been empowering sales teams to transform their money mindset and turn their money blocks into confident, value-driven conversations that unlock higher-value deals and deeper client relationships. Dave is also a former Air Force captain with a decorated military career and has been featured by TEDx, ABC, EBN, SWAY Live, and Military Media.

Here, Dave shares his story of overcoming generational trauma around money and how he helps others develop a healthy, empowered relationship with their finances. Dave talks about how money blocks impact business owners and why it’s important to uncover the root of the issue. He also shares how to overcome fears of examining the past, transformational client stories, the power of forgiveness, and his experience on the TEDx stage.

Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 7828951.1 Exp. 4/27

What’s Inside:

• How Dave overcame generational money trauma
• The impacts of a poor money mindset on business and sales
• How to overcome a fear of examining your past

Mentioned in this episode:

Davewon.co
Dave Won on LinkedIn

Motivational speaker, Marine Corps veteran, and two-time world record athlete T. Shane Johnson is one of the most inspiring speakers and sales coaches in the country. Each year, T. Shane hikes across America as a motivational keynote speaker, running from coast to coast to inspire the homeless and veterans’ communities to raise awareness about veteran suicides.

His journey has covered over 7,000 miles and 20 states, speaking in over 60 cities. He’s delivered over 10,000 hygiene kits to those in need and raised over $150,000 in nonprofit funds in just 65 days. T. Shane accomplished all of this while continuing to successfully operate his three businesses and becoming a #1 best-selling author. Recently, he broke the world record for the most pushups in one hour (an impressive total of 3,050 pushups). T. Shane is also a single dad who has raised a successful entrepreneurial daughter.

Here, T. Shane shares his inspirational backstory, from growing up on a cattle ranch in Florida to joining the Marine Corps. After a motorcycle accident left him seriously injured, T. Shane received a brand-new lease on life, and he digs into the impact of second chances. He also shares how he helps guide his daughter through entrepreneurship, the story behind his coffee company, tips for veterans looking to start their own business, and more.

Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 7793093.1 Exp. 4/27

What’s Inside:

• The impact of second chances on T. Shane’s life
• How T. Shane guides his daughter along the entrepreneurial journey
• Tips for veterans looking to start a business

Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.biggunscoffee.com/
https://tshaneinspires.com/
T. Shane Johnson on LinkedIn