Zero to Somewhere
Zero to Somewhere
Diesel Jack Media
Meet entrepreneurs on their journey from Zero to Somewhere. We all start from zero. Scratch that. Rich people start from way more than zero, but we're here starting businesses right before a pandemic. Of all things we could choose, we chose a Marketing Agency. How unique! Join the climb from Zero to Somewhere with Nick Palmisciano and Albert Chou as they build their agency Diesel Jack Media along with their guests who are entrepreneurs, founders, and other interesting people.
From Bankruptcy to Thousands of Stores with Ben Duvall and Brian Goldberg, Co-Founders, Mr. Bing
The food industry is notoriously hard.  So when you're an American going to college in China, working in finance in Asia and software, what else is there to do than risk it all, start a restaurant, and bring the most popular condiment of China to the United States.  No problem! Full Disclosure, we eat Mr. Bing's Chili Crisp at Diesel Jack, and it's delicious. https://www.mr-bing.com Also, Brian almost made the Israeli Olympic Luge Team. No big deal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoatQ4eFqFI
Oct 12, 2021
1 hr 25 min
Taking, Saving, and Giving Life with "Doc" Mike Simpson of Greybeard Performance
When risking your life isn’t enough, you decide to go back to medical school, become a trauma doctor, re-enter the military, battle on the frontlines with special forces, and then you go back to being a doctor.  After that, there’s only one thing left to do… become the host for History Channel’s Hunting Hitler. https://www.history.com/shows/hunting-hitler/cast/mike-simpson-m-d 
Wait, then there’s only one more thing to do, write a #1 Best seller about how to find peak performance for older men called Honed. https://www.amazon.com/Honed-Finding-Your-Edge-Over-ebook/dp/B09C11QYR4 Wait, then there’s only one more thing to do, start an e-commerce supplement brand for older men. https://greybeardperformance.com/ Get ready to meet, “Doc” Mike Simpson
Oct 5, 2021
1 hr 34 min
How to Close Deals on the First Impression with Jason Van Camp, CEO of Mission Six Zero and Executive Chairman of Warrior Rising
Look, If you had, One shot, Or one opportunity, To seize everything you ever wanted... ... Would you take down and hog tie the head coach of an NFL Football Team along with all of his staff to make a great first impression and win your first customer?  Jason Van Camp did.  Leadership classes or keynote speaking on leadership: www.missionsixzero.com Become a Vetrepreneur or sponsor the next generation: www.warriorrising.org To learn how to embrace Discomfort: www.deliberatediscomfort.com To learn how to change your whole person: challenge.deliberatediscomfort.com
Sep 28, 2021
1 hr 14 min
"I'm not a Businessman, I'm a Business, Man - Jay Z" - Tim Kennedy
Many of you may know Tim Kennedy as some ruthless killing and punching machine, but he’s also a businessman. Hear how he started a training company, an apparel company, a shoe company, and even an elementary school! But also he likes to shoot things and punch things. https://www.sheepdogresponse.com https://www.rangerup.com https://woobiesshoes.com/ https://apogeecedarpark.org This was filmed on site in Austin, TX. Albert is not in this episode. He sucks anyway. Jay Z is not in this episode, but that is his lyric.
Sep 21, 2021
58 min
Flip Flops (Not) For Fighting with Matt “Griff” Griffin, CEO, Combat Flip Flops
Manufacturing in Afghanistan post conflict. How hard can it be? Listen to one of the most wild startup stories we've heard. From pre-selling a bunch of flip flops to risking his life to get it made, listen to Griff's wild story. www.combatflipflops.com Please forgive us for the sound quality on Albert's Mic. Blame Hollywood. 
Sep 14, 2021
1 hr 26 min
Ranger Panties with Lance Liggett, Solopreneur and Founder, Thigh Huggers
Air Force? Yup. Fire Fighter? Yup. Ironman? Yup Meet Lance Liggett of Thigh Huggers. He's transformed his business from side hustle to 1M+ annual sales from his living room and he does it all by himself.
Sep 7, 2021
1 hr 5 min
So you want to build an agency. Terrible.
This is our first episode.  We started a marketing agency (commodity) during a pandemic (terrible timing). What could go wrong?!
Sep 6, 2021
1 hr