J.R. Atkins is a Professional Speaker, Author and Consultant. 

In his first book, Success Simplified, with Dr. Stephan Covey, Dr. Tony Alessandra and Patricia Fripp J.R wrote about how organizations can use social media to communicate with perspective customers, current clients and employees. His most recent book, Roadmap to Success, with Deepak Chopra and Ken Blanchard J.R. writes about mobile app development for individuals, small companies and large enterprises. 

As a speaker, he’s noted for “taking the mystery out of technology” and speaking in terms that “even a CEO can understand.” J.R. has been speaking publicly since 1994.You can learn more about J.R. at http://somethingdifferentcompanies.com/

Alex Craig is the founder of potatoparcel.com, a website where you can ship a potato through the mail with a personalized message on it.

As ridiculous as this business sounds, he consistently made up to $10,000 per month sending potatoes through the mail!

This crazy venture landed him a feature on the Steve Harvey show! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzhDrDotbq4

Alex also landed several media mentions on WFAA, CNBC and Mashable.com

Make Your Life Sweeter® founder Yasmeen Tadia has transformed standard-issue, carnival cotton candy and popcorn into gourmet indulgences with her signature line of sweet sensations, including Fluffpop® Gourmet Mini Cotton Candy, Hotpoppin® Gourmet Popcorn, The Mini Mason™, and her recent creation: Sugaire™ Organic Cotton Candy 

Her story of risking it all by leaving her corporate job to start her own business is truly inspiring! 

You can learn more about Yasmeen Tadia at

http://fluffpop.com/

This episode introduces Julian Placino and states the mission behind the Pathways to Success Podcast.