E27: Invest in Sound Curves, led by NASA Apollo Engineer, Jim Skaggs
Summary
In this episode, Jim Skaggs shares his extensive experience in leadership and entrepreneurship, discussing key lessons learned from his time on NASA’s Apollo Space program and his successful turnaround of various companies. He emphasizes the importance of decision-making, mentorship, and teamwork in leadership. Additionally, Jim introduces his current venture, Sound Curves, a music tech company focused on high-quality earbuds, and discusses investment opportunities for potential investors.
If you are interested in this investment opportunity, please contact Roland or Sarah at the contact details below or reach out to Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-skaggs
Check out Sound Curves on Instagram!
Sponsored by:
Real Advisers, Austin, Texas
Real Advisers, Austin, Texas
Special thanks to:
For more information: AltInvestingMadeEasy.com
Please contact us: info@AltIvestingMadeEasy.com
Roland Wiederanders: Roland@grablemartin.com
Sarah Florer: sflorer@grablemartin.com
Takeaways
- Nothing is impossible.
- Make decisions and keep going forward.
- Strong leadership requires listening to your team.
- Mentorship is crucial for success.
- Turning around a company requires quick decision-making.
- Establishing ground rules is essential for team performance.
- Quality products can be offered at competitive prices.
- Investing in American-made products is important.
- Understanding market needs is key to success.
- Belief in your product can lead to successful outcomes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Entrepreneurship
05:07 Lessons from NASA’s Apollo Space Program
09:45 The Importance of Decision-Making in Leadership
15:01 Turning Around Companies: A Case Study
19:53 Introducing Sound Curves: A New Venture
25:05 Investment Opportunities and Future Plans
29:56 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Creators and Guests
Host
Roland Wiederaenders
Co-founder of the Alt Investing Made Easy podcast, investment advisor, and corporate securities attorney with expertise in private investment funds, corporate/securities issues, mergers and acquisitions, partnership structuring, and federal income tax matters. Roland is also a member of Grable Martin PLLC.
Host
Sarah Florer
Co-founder of the Alt Investing Made Easy podcast, investment advisor, and corporate attorney with expertise in corporate finance and securities, structuring and restructuring, and commercial matters. Sarah is also a member of Grable Martin PLLC.
Producer
Anthony Carrano
Co-founder of the Alt Investing Made Easy podcast, fractional Chief Marketing Officer, entrepreneur, and Managing Partner at Dunamis Marketing.
