After doing some reflecting on past solo episodes Marc realized that he hadn't done an "introducing myself" episode since Marc My Words started. As a result, Marc took some time to reflect on his journey, the impact Marc My Words has had on him and what he hopes to accomplish in the future. Marc also took some time to thank his guests and listeners for sticking with him over the past six years. Life and business lessons are also shared and elaborated on in the first solo episode of Marc My Words in 2026. This episode is also filling the void of not having an interview episode this week. New interview episodes will be back by the 2nd/3rd week of April!

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Maddison Violet tells the story of how she became so passionate about winemaking. She is a self proclaimed winemaker who met a man who came from generations of entrepreneurial winemakers. Together, they became a married couple who started their own winery on a beautiful farm in Canada. Maddison talks about how her and her husband came together and brought their unique skills together in order to create a business where they not only create their own products, but also provide an amazing experience for those who visit. Maddison gives a lot of great detail in this episode about what it takes to start a business like Ve Oh Lay Acres and what somebody might need to do, from finding land to managing staff, in order to be a success.

Alyssa Nolte tells the story of how she became an entrepreneur right out of college and how she has used the very first opportunity she was given to help her learn and grow into the entrepreneur she is today. Not only has she built a business, but she also tells the story of how she created a second business by accident due to her passion as a dance team coach. As you listen to this episode you will learn that Alyssa is an excellent speaker. In addition to being a serial entrepreneur, she also can claim to be a serial podcaster as she currently has two shows, Taking Back Monday Podcast and The Growth Signal Podcast. Both of these shows aim to take a deep dive in all of the wisdom she has gained as a serial entrepreneur. Marc and Alyssa have a great conversation about their entrepreneurial experiences, podcasting, and more.

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