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In today’s episode, I sit down with Batch USA cofounder Sam Davidson to discuss becoming an entrepreneur, building a small business, pivoting through a recession, and how to help small businesses during COVID-19 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

Four easy to follow steps that will build a vast network in 45 days or less.Recently, a good friend of mine asked for advice on how to build a local network. After sending a list of book recommendations, I decided to evaluate the system that has helped me gain the highest return on networking in the shortest amount of time and share it with you in four easy steps. For step by step instructions, show notes, and to sign up for scripts visit: codyhoward.co/podcast/012/network --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

"The key to success is enthusiasm." In today’s episode, Cody sits down with Sean D’Souza. Sean lives in New Zealand with his wife and 64 million sheep (give or take a few). He's a cartoonist, writer, photographer, and has run Psychotactics.com online since 2000. In this episode, we discuss how why Sean started a business, how he is able to take a three-month vacation each year, and why he chooses not to scale. Sean delivers great advice from anyone looking to learn a new hobby or start a business. Enjoy!For full show notes please visit: codyhoward.co/podcast/011/sean-dsouza --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

“You can’t let life change your course, you have to change the course of your life.” In this episode of The Route Podcast award-winning director Mark Bone and Cody Howard discuss how Mark found his passion for humanitarian work, film making and the experiences he has had creating documentaries like Rescate and No Country is an Island that will release in 2020. In addition, Mark discusses his outlook on balancing passion projects and professional work, his faith, and why he reluctantly began a YouTube channel. For show notes, mentions, and links visit: codyhoward.co/podcast/010/mark-bone --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

“Make your thoughts obedient to the truth.” In this episode, Courtney Cimo a wedding and interior photographer + videographer and Cody Howard talk about the important things we all deal with but don’t ever want to speak about. How to deal with depression, fight anxiety, and ultimately thrive as a creative, an entrepreneur, and a human in today’s social media-driven world. For show notes visit: codyhoward.co/podcast/009/courtney-cimo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

In a world that is currently filled with uncertainty amid the COVID-19 crisis, I believe it is also an opportunity for us to regain perspective on what is most important to us. Here is a shortlist of books that help me refocus my values, gain a more empathetic perspective, and take action on what is important to me. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

Founder of Because International, Kenton Lee shares his story on The Route with Cody Howard. Kenton spent six years developing a prototype of a shoe that will grow five sizes for impoverished children all over the world. In this episode, we discuss Kenton’s origin story, how to find your passion, coaching entrepreneurs all over the world, and Kenton’s recipe for a fulfilling life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

Welcome to another episode of The Route Podcast! Where it is my honor to sit down with creatives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and business leaders to discuss finding the path to a more fulfilling life. On today’s episode I sit down with Rodrigo Tasca, Videographer and founder of Tasca Studios. In 2018 Rodrigo’s story was featured in Gary Vaynerchuk’s book Crushing It! for his story of starting multiple video businesses in less than five years. Today Rodrigo leads a team and coaches upcoming mentor’s in how to start their creative business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

Welcome to the third episode of The Route Podcast! Where it is my honor to sit down with creatives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and business leaders to discuss finding the path to a more fulfilling life. On today’s episode I sit down with real estate entrepreneur Melanie Everett.Melanie Everett is an award-winning Chicago broker & founder of her boutique real estate firm, Melanie Everett & Company. She is a writer, negotiator, thinker, marketer, teacher, reader, & leader in her industry.Since 2014, Melanie has sold more than $70 million in residential sales & over 200 units across the city. She consistently ranks in the top 1% of all brokers in Chicago. In 2017, Melanie was honored with Realtor Magazine’s national “30 Under 30” title, & from there, she graciously received more local & national acclaim, features, & speaking engagements.Melanie’s small-but-mighty team is the secret to her success. Melanie Everett & Company serves buyers & sellers, partnering with clients as they purchase new homes & say goodbye to their past homes. 2019 marked M&Co.’s first year as an independent brokerage & Melanie’s best one yet with over $25 million closed.For links, mentions, and show notes visit: codyhoward.co/podcast/005/melanie-everett --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

10 countries in less than 30 days. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

"Stop focusing on what you can get per hour and start focusing on how you can bring people value." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

"Use your strengths and focus on what's good in people." - Kristen O'Shea --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

"Go into every experience knowing that people will always remember the way you made them feel." - Bill Cordes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message

Where we discuss finding the path to a more fulfilling life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theroute/message