"Chris, having run a successful Kickstarter project myself (with a mediocre video), I will say that it has more to do with how much time you put into the project and your product. When I first launched mine I went away on a honeymoon for a…"
Caleb Simpson's Discussions
Need Advice on Scaling the Business/Financing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Justice Jul 6, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have now been running Bearded Brothers, and organic energy bar company since March of last year. We have been very successful with getting our product in stores around Austin, where we are based…Continue
When to hire your first employee?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Caleb Simpson Apr 22, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
So, is it crazy to think I might hire my first employee before I have even paid myself? I recently launched www.beardedbros.com we sell online…Continue
Eat Healthy - Order Bearded Brothers Energy Bars
Started Feb 23, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hey gang, I had previously posted about the Organic Energy Bar company I was starting. Well, we are live, and selling bars online. We don't start production until the first week of March, but are…Continue
Started an energy bar company!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Caleb Simpson Feb 15, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Well, it's to early to say it's a success, but today I registered my DBA for Adventure Naturals, an 100% organic, all-natural snack food company. We will be selling energy bars and seasoned nuts. We…Continue
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Caleb Simpson replied to Chris Puckett's discussion Posting on Social Media"Chris, I read the same thing in Entrepreneur magazine recently. I would actually be surprised if I post 8 times week between our Twitter and Facebook accounts combined, yet we have a pretty decent following and interaction on…"
Caleb Simpson replied to Chris Puckett's discussion How do I help my wife continue to believe?"Thanks for sharing this Dan. It reminds me I need to pick up a copy for my wife. I'm in the midst of a food based startup business, myself. Knowing that Meg's husband was doing something similar is encouraging. I'm sure it will be a…"
Caleb Simpson replied to Michelle Osborn's discussion Blogging Help Please!!"Also, check out Gary Vaynerchuk's book Crush It.
One thing is says is to ignore stats for the most part. Followers don't mean anything if you don't have engaged followers. Also, I rarely "follow" a blog. I usually…"
Bryan S. replied to Caleb Simpson's discussion Getting your day started"I'm interested to know how I solve it too! ;-)
I'm the type of person who loathes the unexpected interruption. I find it very difficult to put any kind of positive spin on this type of thing.
As for the VA thing, I have thought about that.…"
Paul Sidwell replied to Caleb Simpson's discussion Getting your day started"Bryan-
I feel ya- waking up to even just the possibility of an overnight disaster that becomes your responsibility to solve is incredibly stressful. Have you considered hiring a VA just to read your emails once a day (just before…"
Sutton Parks replied to Caleb Simpson's discussion Getting your day started"Brad, I love what you said, "I went from counting hours to counting results". That is just what I needed to hear. Thank you.
Sutton Parks"
Bryan S. replied to Caleb Simpson's discussion Getting your day started"Hey, Caleb. Not sure if this will help, but it's my experience:
I've been self-employed for over 10 years. In theory, I love it. In practice, it's killing me. I'm in the IT services industry. I wake up to an alarm clock and…"
Caleb Simpson replied to Greg Brown's discussion Organizational problems....NEED HELP!!! and suggestions."It took me about 3 days to get used to it, now I use it religiously. It has truly changed how I am doing busienss. I used to jot things down in a notebook all the time and would always have to flip around to find my notes and to-do lists. Now…"
Caleb Simpson replied to Greg Brown's discussion Organizational problems....NEED HELP!!! and suggestions."The iPhone app Evernote has been a HUGE, HUGE, HUGE help for me staying organized.
Check it out https://www.evernote.com/
There is also a desktop app that goes along with it. It's AMAZING. I can have ongoing notes for sales calls,…"
Caleb Simpson replied to John Hugh Tippins's discussion Mobile Coffee Shop (Jumpin' Java)"Check out http://kickstarter.com/ it's a site that helps you raise startup capital for your idea through crowd funding.
Also, another thing to keep in mind is that you might be required to have a comercial kitchen along…"
Caleb Simpson replied to Sharon's discussion back ordering a domain"It seems afternic.com is a domain registering service, seems namejet is a domain auction site that probably buys expired domains and then sells them at a markup.
When you type in the domain name at: http://www.register.com/whois.rcmx
it…"
Caleb Simpson commented on Dan Miller's blog post On your own but not alone"There are a few of these in Austin, and some in Dallas where I moved from. The space my commercial kitchen is now is a small business incubator space. The co-working space makes for affordable rent for people just getting started, or that…"
Caleb Simpson replied to Mark Sauntry's discussion Coworking Space"Mark, here in Austin, and Dallas where I moved from co-working spaces are very popular. There are several here in Austin, but one of them just went under (but that's not to say they didn't close their doors for reasons other than failure).…"
Caleb Simpson posted a status"Bearded Brothers had a VERY good month. We actually had a decent net profit!"
Profile Information
- How did you hear about 48Days.NET, and what do you hope to get out of being a part of this community?
- Through Dan Miller's books.
I hope go get inspiration to pursue my new business ventures... freelance design, blogging and starting a snack food/energy bar company.
- What is your current work situation? Employee, self-employed, generating any income on your own?
- Founder of startup organic energy bar and snackfood company. Bearded Brothers www.www.beardedbros.com
- And then...what is your goal/dream for your work life?
- grow Bearded Brothers into a national brand!
- How about your personal life? Any specific goals or achievements or dreams you are pursuing (or want to pursue)?
- Love my wife as Christ loved the Church.
- What would you say are your strongest talents? How are you 'wired' and what can you offer to the world (it's OK if you don't know yet, but knowing is key to pursuing your dreams!)?
- I love working with people and sharing the things I'm passionate about, I'm also very connected and network well. I'm very adaptable and easy to get along with. I also am very restorative in regards to relationships and love to learn new things.
- Do you have a website presence anywhere?
- http://www.www.beardedbros.com
- More than one website?
- http://www.www.beardedbros.com
- If you have a product or service to promote (now or in the near future) this is your shot to state it! Say all you'd like:
- Bearded Brothers - A raw food snack company. Energy bars and seasoned nuts.
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Working hard at raising startup capital
Posted on December 1, 2010 at 1:49pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I recently went through career counseling with Kent Julian of http://www.liveitforward.com/I left inspired to pursue a career I would truly passionate about, but after a couple months of searching and preparing for a move to Colorado, life through a curve ball at me. I moved to Austin, TX and got married. Sine moving here I have been working on my startup business, Adventure Naturals.
We recently launched our project on…
Continue Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 8:37pm on October 24, 2010,
Justin Lukasavige said… - I love the flatirons. I've bailed on the first about 6 times because of lightning.
Do you get out there much?
- At 3:15pm on October 4, 2010,
Robin Marshall said… - Hi Caleb! In Tennessee you can get a domestic kitchen license and work out of a home kitchen for certain foods. I'm not sure what the laws are in TX but you should check on that. The other option might be to look for a commercial kitchen for hourly rent. "The Kitchen Space" in Austin looks like it might be promising. Check the website. www.thekitchenspace.com
This is hands down the least expensive way to get in a kitchen and get started with making your product and poses very little risk to you. Facilities like this are usually a great resource of information as well and can probably help you with all aspects of making, packaging, labeling, etc.
I really hope this helps!
Robin
- At 7:24pm on September 16, 2010,
Brawn Lide said… - Caleb - congrats on everything and the future Wife - and how you plan on Loving her. Your marriage will rock if you keep that the focus. I am in a marriage now that I had no idea was possible - I would have never dreamed it could be this great simply because Christ is our foundation and we lay our relationship at the foot of the cross. I am in Austin as well we should grab some healthy coffee somewhere!
- At 11:44am on September 16, 2010, Justin Lukasavige said…
- I just responded to your discussion, Caleb. Are you climbing in TX in your picture?
- At 6:21pm on September 15, 2010,
Archie Winningham said… - Caleb, thanks for the friend request, I am honored. And again, congrats for making the 48 Days news this week! Keep up the super great work man.
- At 6:09am on September 15, 2010,
Kent Julian said… - Congrats Caleb for being recognized by Dan in this week's highlights. I know you are going places buddy, and I'm proud of you. Keep living it forward!
- At 2:28am on September 15, 2010,
Brent Green said… - Welcome Caleb!
Your business sounds very cool....interested to hear more about it.
Hope you enjoy being a part of the community here....
Brent
www.PursuingMeaningfulWork.com
- At 1:11pm on September 4, 2010, Kent Julian said…
- Hello Caleb,
Just noticed you joined 48Days.net -- WELCOME! It's a great site with tons of great people.
If you happen to be a speaker or author (or want to become either), check out the following groups. They are two of the most popular groups on the site because of all the great conversation taking place.
* Speak It Forward -- REAL Success and Profit for Speakers!
* Write It Forward -- REAL Success and Profit for Writers!
One other thing…I want to offer you a gift. You can download my FR EE e-resource entitled Goal-Setting That Actually Works! by joining the REAL Success E-Zine community at www.liveitforward.com. It's a growing and dynamic community of people striving to live WAY BEYOND their average in the most important roles of their lives. I think you'll get a ton out of both the Goal-Setting product and the REAL Success E-Zine. And again, both are absolutely free.
Looking forward to connecting with you!
Live it forward,
Kent Julian
www.liveitforward.com
- At 8:15pm on September 2, 2010,
Joel Boggess said… - Hi Caleb -- Welcome to the 48 Days community. We're glad you joined.
This is the idea and social networking site for people that want to create their own opportunity.
What are some of your ideas for moving into the work and life you've always wanted?
Depending on what your interests are, there is a wide selection of discussion groups to get involved with.
One group that is worth looking into is 180 Service Station.
Good stuff going on in there.
Another group you'll want to stop by is the 4 points coaching compass.That's my group.
You are invited to get involved in this week's discussion. We are talking about how to give your best, not out of fear, but out of joy.
-Joel
48 Days advisory team
- At 3:49am on September 2, 2010,
GREGG PECHMANN said… - Welcome Caleb!
Just wanted to say hello and welcome you to this great website. You will not find a better group of people to help you get to a higher place of excellence.
I hope to interact with you in some of the groups.
Do you want peace in your life?
Join in and get inspired to become financially free with “Subscribe to Gregg’s Blog.....” and get common sense financial tips by joining The “Got Peace?” Newsletter on the right hand side of www.pechmanncoaching.com
Please let me know how I can help in anyway!
In His Peace,
Gregg Pechmann
www.pechmanncoaching.com
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