Axios Kia Kokalitcheva July 17, 2021 Austin has been one of the top beneficiaries of the pandemic-era reshuffling of tech entrepreneurs, investors and workers. “From an Austin perspective, I’d characterize it as ‘it’s never been better,’” Next Coast Ventures managing...

Be a Wave Maker: Conversations on Change Podcast Patti Johnson July 15, 2021 Our thoughts guide every action. But, what if our thoughts get in our way? Mike Smerklo, the author of Mr. Monkey and Me, joins Patti to discuss how to battle internal thoughts that undermine...

Road to Growth June 28, 2021 In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Mike Smerklo. Mike is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and business leader driven by the desire to turn ideas into reality. Having bought and scaled a...

This Shit Works: Julie Brown June 23, 2021 Welcome to episode 46 where I am joined by business leader Mike Smerklo as we discuss his latest book Mr, Monkey and Me, where we discuss his entrepreneurial journey and what he calls the SHAPE method to success. And why he...

Atlanta Business Network June 17, 2021 The life of an entrepreneur can vary, but one commonality is the mental strength for the unknown. On today’s show, we have someone who has a deep understanding of successful entrepreneurship, we’re pleased to welcome Mike...

Dynasty Leadership June 7, 2021 Mike Smerklo is an experienced entrepreneur, investor, and business leader driven by the desire to turn ideas into reality. Having bought and scaled a small business into a publicly traded company worth nearly a billion dollars, he has...