{"id":68176,"date":"2016-04-16T23:50:46","date_gmt":"2016-04-16T21:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/epic-2016\/"},"modified":"2016-04-16T23:50:46","modified_gmt":"2016-04-16T21:50:46","slug":"epic-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/epic-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"EPIC 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

EPIC 2016<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A South Africa Event on 2016-05-03 13:00:00<\/i><\/p>\n

Hear the journey of local entrepreneurs when starting their own business, the rewards and pitfalls, and what it took to become successful. \u00a0 \u00a0Meet Our Speakers!\u00a0 Keynote Speaker Ellen Rohr\u00a0\u2013 The UN-Business Expert Ellen got involved in her husband\u2019s plumbing company after his partner died unexpectedly.\u00a0 She was in over her head and nearly tanked the family business.\u00a0 Thankfully, she found terrific mentors who taught her how to keep score in business, craft a simple business plan and make lots of money. Ellen started her venture capital and consulting company in 1995 to help people start, fix and grow profitable businesses. Ellen is also a successful franchisor, helping launch a plumbing franchise to 47 locations and million in sales in under 2 years.\u00a0 Now, she is the president of Zoom Drain and Sewer, LLC.\u00a0\u00a0 She is a columnist for Huffington Post, PHC News, and an "in the trenches" contributor to many business journals and trade magazines. Ellen is the author of four business basics books, including Where Did the Money Go? and The Weekend Biz Plan. Connect with Ellen on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ Mission We believe honorable free trade expands Peace,\u00a0 Prosperity and Freedom across the planet. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Roundtable Speakers\u00a0 Grown Local, Gone Global Ray Ray's BBQ Sauce tastes GREAT on just about ANYTHING. . . We think you'll agree! Brian Clark- Ray Ray's Smokehouse BBQ Ray Ray's Smokehouse BBQ is a family owned business committed to bringing you the very BEST in Award Winning BBQ Sauce and Seasoning products! Located in Cabool, Missouri, we are Ozark owned and proud members of OzSBI. What sets our sauce apart is the multi-faceted taste of using the highest quality ingredients available, sweet, savory herbs with just the right amount of back-end kick. Ray Ray\u2019s BBQ Sauce is currently available in many retail outlets in the Ozarks as well as North Carolina based grocery chain Harris Teeter. For 2016, we are focused on expanding national distribution to include the St. Louis market and increasing our presence on the East Coast. We realize there are many choices in the BBQ Sauce aisle and thank you for the opportunity to earn your business. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 IF ANYONE OFFERS TO MATCH OUR PRICE,\u00a0 THEY TRIED TO OVERCHARGE YOU IN THE FIRST PLACE. Heather Hill – Countryside Pet Supply Countryside Pet Supply knows pets.\u00a0 They\u00a0sell a wide variety of products for all types of pets on their website, Amazon and ebay.\u00a0\u00a0Since 1988 Countryside Pet Supply has\u00a0been the low price leader in the pet supply business.\u00a0They have been able to do this in several ways.\u00a0\u00a0First, they are a family run business and treat their customers like family.\u00a0 Secondly, they are the hardest working people in the industry.\u00a0 Thirdly, they negotiate the best possible prices from their suppliers and pass that savings onto their customers.\u00a0 Lastly, they keep their overhead as low as possible.\u00a0 \u00a0 If you are looking for low, fair pricing, fast service and knowledgeable people who care about pets, then you Countryside Pet Supply is your source for anything pet.\u00a0 This family owned business is located near South Fork,\u00a0\u00a0MO and is large enough to fulfill any pet supply need, but\u00a0small enough to ensure customers receive\u00a0the fast, personal service they deserve. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The heart of our business is and always will be firmly rooted in missions.\u00a0 Scotty Wall – Global Steel Buildings Since 2011, over 2,700 tabernacles have been built in Africa using the Global Steel Buildings system.\u00a0Our exclusive hinge boot is at the heart of our simple design allowing you to attach each truss flat on the ground, then walk it upright, closing the hinge. Every building assembles with common tools like a screw gun, ladder and tape measure. Global Steel Buildings are designed to be stronger, last longer, assemble easier and cost less than any other do-it-yourself building kit on the market. There are no gimmicks. We just want to make the best product around.\u00a0We pledge complete transparency to our customers. When you buy a building kit from us, you know you bought directly from the manufacturer. We design, sketch, engineer, manufacture and assemble everything we sell right here in West Plains, MO. We use 26 gauge, high-rib steel sheeting for our roofing and siding; the same extra tough material found in commercial applications. With 18 different colors to choose from, you\u2019ll be sure to have a sleek, finished look on your next building.\u00a0Before you shell out thousands of dollars to have someone else build your next garage, barn or shelter, give us a call at one of our locations. Our do-it-yourself steel building kits will save you time and money. \u00a0\u00a0 Innovator, Creators, and Risk Takers \u00a0 \u00a0 CellARide is a technology company using text messages to revolutionize car shopping Josh Holstein \u2013 CEO of CellARide\u00a0 Former Police Officer, turned serial entrepreneur, Josh Holstein is the Founder & CEO of a technology company using text messages to revolutionize the car shopping experience. CellARide began over 5 years ago when Josh wanted to simply \u201ctext the car\u201d for information without the awkward conversation. As a Missouri State Computer Information Systems alumni, Josh used his technical background to create a Software as a Service (SaaS) that is cutting edge and disruptive to the automotive industry and beyond. CellARide was one of the first 5 companies at The eFactory in Springfield, MO. Starting with a single person office and growing into one of the largest offices in the building. Josh has taken CellARide through and received investment twice from Capital Innovators, a Top 10 technology accelerator in St. Louis. He is currently working with the likes of Toyota, Simon Properties, Maritz and many others. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Enhancing your customer\u2019s experience one review at a time. Kris Lumby \u2013 VOXDIS\u00a0 Kris Lumby is Co-Founder and Co-Creator of Voxdis, an organization that focuses on authentic review aggregation. Voxdis has helped hundreds of businesses engage with consumers and build strong online credibility by utilizing their services. Kris co-created Voxdis in November 2014 out of a passion for entrepreneurship and for helping other businesses succeed. He is a firm believer in hard work and dedication. Voxdis was launched at Kris\u2019s kitchen table several years ago. Now, it is a blossoming and successful business that serves a wide variety of clients. Kris\u2019s key to success? Becoming the master of your own universe through hard work. He believes that the value of hard work and having a positive attitude and a flair for entrepreneurship can outweigh even the traditional measures of success such as having a college degree. Before creating Voxdis, Kris created a line of other businesses. Some of these businesses were successful, and some were not. These businesses ranged from online repossesion systems, owning a semi-truck, selling cars and more. However, through every failure, challenge and obstacle, Kris never gave up. In his own words, \u201cI don\u2019t give up. I don\u2019t lose. I learn.\u201d He looks forward to a continued future of learning as he continues to lead Voxdis and inspire others in their journeys with entrepreneurism. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Zac Kelly – Earth Outdoor Products Earth Outdoor origins go back to 1975 when their father, Reg Kelly, started in the auction business, a family Dairy and beef farm. As markets and economies changed and the Kelly family grew, the business followed. Today they operate under the name Earth Outdoor and their company offers: Earth Outdoor Wood Furnaces manufactured in Mtn. Grove, Missouri with products located in 38 states; Earth Outdoor Products which manufactures and sells outdoor fire pits and industrial home d\u00e9cor items; Earth Outdoor Properties, a real estate company with 3 offices; Earth Outdoor Store located in Mtn Grove specializing in outdoor recreational items including archery and guns; and Kelly Auction Company. \u00a0 \u00a0 Business Pitch Competition \u00a0\u00a0Meet our Judges! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0John Perkins\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Autumn Shirley\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Josh Holstein \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Business Pitch Finalists \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Melody Werts \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Jacob Poulette \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Darren Holliday – Well Waterboy \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 After the main event, we will host a networking mixer that will feature food, wine and beers from local businesses. Donahue Roofing and West Plains Bank\u00a0are sponsoring The\u00a0EPIC\u00a0Mix & Mingle. Food and drinks will be provided at no charge to you!\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Support Our Sponsors! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

at Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI)<\/a>
\nMeeting Room
\nWest Plains, United States<\/p>\n

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