Press One for Rich Oakes

In the first Quarterly Business Review of the Press One Podcast, with Co-Hosts Steve Clemonds and Andy Bollinger, they chat with Rich Oakes who shares his journey from a small town in Ohio to becoming the President of GigSmart. He discusses the importance of hard work, customer experience, and the value of feedback. Rich reflects on his experiences at Cutco, emphasizing persistence and grit in entrepreneurship. He also shares insights on raising a future college athlete and the role of social media in business development. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, valuable lessons, and a light-hearted approach to serious topics.

Steve Clemonds and Andy Bollinger engage in a lively conversation covering Andy's background, personal insights, and career reflections. T

Steve also reflects on the transition back to routine after the Thanksgiving holiday, sharing personal anecdotes about the cold weather in Chicago and a disappointing experience at a Northwestern basketball game. He emphasizes the importance of customer experience in sporting events.