In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, Kenny Groom sits down with Marcus Wade, founder of Genesis 1 Technologies and co-founder of Waste Wise Innovation, to discuss how faith, technology, and sustainability can come together to solve real-world problems. Marcus shares the story behind the Topper Stopper, a smart recycling system that uses barcode verification, AI, and rewards-based engagement to reduce recycling contamination and improve sustainability outcomes for universities, venues, and businesses. The conversation explores startup culture in Charlotte, the role of analytics in product innovation, and how purpose-driven entrepreneurship can create meaningful impact across industries and communities. If you’re interested in sustainability, AI, entrepreneurship, or founder journeys rooted in purpose, this episode delivers valuable insights and inspiration.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1060771/fan_mail/new">Text us what you think</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beyondnormal">Support the show</a>Follow us on:Website | www.beyondnormalmedia.comInstagram | www.instagram.com/beyondnormalmedia/Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-normal-media

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the &lt;b&gt;Beyond Normal Podcast&lt;/b&gt;, Kenny Groom sits down with &lt;b&gt;Marcus Wade&lt;/b&gt;, founder of &lt;b&gt;Genesis 1 Technologies&lt;/b&gt; and co-founder of &lt;b&gt;Waste Wise Innovation&lt;/b&gt;, to discuss how faith, technology, and sustainability can come together to solve real-world problems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Marcus shares the story behind the &lt;b&gt;Topper Stopper&lt;/b&gt;, a smart recycling system that uses barcode verification, AI, and rewards-based engagement to reduce recycling contamination and improve sustainability outcomes for universities, venues, and businesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores startup culture in Charlotte, the role of analytics in product innovation, and how purpose-driven entrepreneurship can create meaningful impact across industries and communities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re interested in sustainability, AI, entrepreneurship, or founder journeys rooted in purpose, this episode delivers valuable insights and inspiration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1060771/fan_mail/new"&gt;Text us what you think&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beyondnormal"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website | www.beyondnormalmedia.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram | www.instagram.com/beyondnormalmedia/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-normal-media&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, Kenny Groom sits down with Marcus Wade, founder of Genesis 1 Technologies and co-founder of Waste Wise Innovation, to discuss how faith, technology, and sustainability can come together to solve real-world problems.   Marcus shares the story behind the Topper Stopper, a smart recycling system that uses barcode verification, AI, and rewards-based engagement to reduce recycling contamination and improve sustainability outcomes for universities, venu...

How Marcus Wade Built Smart Recycling Tech Through Faith and Innovation

In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, Kenny Groom sits down with Dana Duckworth to talk about what it really means to bet on yourself after layoffs.Dana shares her journey of navigating career uncertainty, rebuilding confidence, and stepping into new opportunities with intention. From handling unexpected transitions to trusting your own value, this conversation is filled with honest lessons for founders, professionals, and anyone facing change.If you’ve ever had to pivot, rebuild, or remind yourself of your worth, this episode will hit home.Listen in as we discuss resilience, career growth, leadership, and why your next chapter may require you to choose yourself first.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1060771/fan_mail/new">Text us what you think</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beyondnormal">Support the show</a>Follow us on:Website | www.beyondnormalmedia.comInstagram | www.instagram.com/beyondnormalmedia/Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-normal-media

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, Kenny Groom sits down with Dana Duckworth to talk about what it really means to bet on yourself after layoffs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dana shares her journey of navigating career uncertainty, rebuilding confidence, and stepping into new opportunities with intention. From handling unexpected transitions to trusting your own value, this conversation is filled with honest lessons for founders, professionals, and anyone facing change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever had to pivot, rebuild, or remind yourself of your worth, this episode will hit home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen in as we discuss resilience, career growth, leadership, and why your next chapter may require you to choose yourself first.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1060771/fan_mail/new"&gt;Text us what you think&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beyondnormal"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website | www.beyondnormalmedia.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram | www.instagram.com/beyondnormalmedia/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-normal-media&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, Kenny Groom sits down with Dana Duckworth to talk about what it really means to bet on yourself after layoffs. Dana shares her journey of navigating career uncertainty, rebuilding confidence, and stepping into new opportunities with intention. From handling unexpected transitions to trusting your own value, this conversation is filled with honest lessons for founders, professionals, and anyone facing change. If you’ve ever had to pivot, rebuild, o...

Betting on Yourself After Layoffs | Dana Duckworth on Reinvention & Career Growth

In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, Kenny Groom sits down with Ronnell Richards, founder of Business &amp; Bourbon, to discuss the power of authentic selling and relationship-driven business growth.Ronnell shares how his experience in sales leadership shaped his belief that the best salespeople succeed not by talking more, but by listening better. Through his community-focused networking platform, he’s helping professionals build deeper relationships that lead to real opportunities.The conversation explores how entrepreneurs and sales professionals can strengthen their networks, build trust with clients, and create meaningful conversations that lead to long-term success.If you’re looking to grow your business through stronger relationships instead of traditional sales tactics, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1060771/fan_mail/new">Text us what you think</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beyondnormal">Support the show</a>Follow us on:Website | www.beyondnormalmedia.comInstagram | www.instagram.com/beyondnormalmedia/Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-normal-media

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the &lt;b&gt;Beyond Normal Podcast&lt;/b&gt;, Kenny Groom sits down with &lt;b&gt;Ronnell Richards&lt;/b&gt;, founder of &lt;b&gt;Business &amp;amp; Bourbon&lt;/b&gt;, to discuss the power of authentic selling and relationship-driven business growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ronnell shares how his experience in sales leadership shaped his belief that the best salespeople succeed not by talking more, but by listening better. Through his community-focused networking platform, he’s helping professionals build deeper relationships that lead to real opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores how entrepreneurs and sales professionals can strengthen their networks, build trust with clients, and create meaningful conversations that lead to long-term success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re looking to grow your business through stronger relationships instead of traditional sales tactics, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1060771/fan_mail/new"&gt;Text us what you think&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beyondnormal"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website | www.beyondnormalmedia.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram | www.instagram.com/beyondnormalmedia/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-normal-media&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, Kenny Groom sits down with Ronnell Richards, founder of Business &amp; Bourbon, to discuss the power of authentic selling and relationship-driven business growth. Ronnell shares how his experience in sales leadership shaped his belief that the best salespeople succeed not by talking more, but by listening better. Through his community-focused networking platform, he’s helping professionals build deeper relationships that lead to real opportunities...

Why the Best Salespeople Talk Less and Close More | Ronnell Richards

In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, we sit down with Jarrett Thomas, Chief Revenue Officer of OTB Digital and creator of the More Than A Title podcast. With nearly a decade in digital marketing and a powerful personal brand built on authenticity, Jarrett walks us through how he’s transforming the way sales and storytelling intersect in the creator economy. Tune in as we talk about growing your influence without cold calls, the power of consistency on platforms like LinkedIn, and why digital storytelling matters more than ever for today’s founders. Whether you’re in marketing, sales, or just starting your brand journey, Jarrett’s story is a masterclass in showing up and building real impact. Thanks for tuning into the Beyond Normal Podcast! Don’t forget to like and subscribe to stay updated on all our future episodes from Beyond Normal Media. Got a takeaway or question? Drop it in the comments—we want to hear from you! 🔗 Learn more at: https://otb-digital.com<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1060771/fan_mail/new">Text us what you think</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.beyondnormalmedia.com/1hour">1 Hour Content | Beyond Normal Solution</a> You’re busy running your business. Answer 10 quick questions—we’ll handle the content creation. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beyondnormal">Support the show</a>Follow us on:Website | www.beyondnormalmedia.comInstagram | www.instagram.com/beyondnormalmedia/Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-normal-media

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, we sit down with Jarrett Thomas, Chief Revenue Officer of OTB Digital and creator of the &lt;em&gt;More Than A Title&lt;/em&gt; podcast. With nearly a decade in digital marketing and a powerful personal brand built on authenticity, Jarrett walks us through how he’s transforming the way sales and storytelling intersect in the creator economy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in as we talk about growing your influence without cold calls, the power of consistency on platforms like LinkedIn, and why digital storytelling matters more than ever for today’s founders. Whether you’re in marketing, sales, or just starting your brand journey, Jarrett’s story is a masterclass in showing up and building real impact.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for tuning into the Beyond Normal Podcast!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don’t forget to like and subscribe to stay updated on all our future episodes from Beyond Normal Media. Got a takeaway or question? Drop it in the comments—we want to hear from you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Learn more at: https://otb-digital.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1060771/fan_mail/new"&gt;Text us what you think&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.beyondnormalmedia.com/1hour"&gt;1 Hour Content | Beyond Normal Solution&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;You’re busy running your business. Answer 10 quick questions—we’ll handle the content creation. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beyondnormal"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website | www.beyondnormalmedia.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram | www.instagram.com/beyondnormalmedia/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-normal-media&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, we sit down with Jarrett Thomas, Chief Revenue Officer of OTB Digital and creator of the More Than A Title podcast. With nearly a decade in digital marketing and a powerful personal brand built on authenticity, Jarrett walks us through how he’s transforming the way sales and storytelling intersect in the creator economy.   Tune in as we talk about growing your influence without cold calls, the power of consistency on platforms like LinkedIn, and w...

More Than a Title: Entrepreneurship, Podcasting, and Betting Big

In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Cash, founder and CEO of Elroi, to explore how data privacy is evolving in the age of AI. With a background in law and years of experience in healthcare tech, Rachel breaks down what companies need to know to stay compliant, ethical, and competitive in a rapidly shifting digital world. Listen in as we discuss the rise of privacy-first products, what true data ownership looks like, and how leaders can embed trust into their systems from day one. Whether you’re building a startup or leading innovation at scale, this episode offers a clear roadmap for navigating data privacy in today’s AI-driven landscape. Thanks for tuning into the Beyond Normal Podcast! Don’t forget to like and subscribe to stay updated on all our future episodes from Beyond Normal Media. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below—we love hearing from you! 🔗 Discover Elroi: <a href='https://www.myelroi.com'>https://www.myelroi.com</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1060771/fan_mail/new">Text us what you think</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.beyondnormalmedia.com/1hour">1 Hour Content | Beyond Normal Solution</a> You’re busy running your business. Answer 10 quick questions—we’ll handle the content creation. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beyondnormal">Support the show</a>Follow us on:Website | www.beyondnormalmedia.comInstagram | www.instagram.com/beyondnormalmedia/Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-normal-media

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Cash, founder and CEO of Elroi, to explore how data privacy is evolving in the age of AI. With a background in law and years of experience in healthcare tech, Rachel breaks down what companies need to know to stay compliant, ethical, and competitive in a rapidly shifting digital world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen in as we discuss the rise of privacy-first products, what true data ownership looks like, and how leaders can embed trust into their systems from day one. Whether you’re building a startup or leading innovation at scale, this episode offers a clear roadmap for navigating data privacy in today’s AI-driven landscape.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for tuning into the Beyond Normal Podcast!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don’t forget to like and subscribe to stay updated on all our future episodes from Beyond Normal Media. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below—we love hearing from you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Discover Elroi: &lt;a href='https://www.myelroi.com'&gt;https://www.myelroi.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1060771/fan_mail/new"&gt;Text us what you think&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.beyondnormalmedia.com/1hour"&gt;1 Hour Content | Beyond Normal Solution&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;You’re busy running your business. Answer 10 quick questions—we’ll handle the content creation. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beyondnormal"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website | www.beyondnormalmedia.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram | www.instagram.com/beyondnormalmedia/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-normal-media&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the Beyond Normal Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Cash, founder and CEO of Elroi, to explore how data privacy is evolving in the age of AI. With a background in law and years of experience in healthcare tech, Rachel breaks down what companies need to know to stay compliant, ethical, and competitive in a rapidly shifting digital world.   Listen in as we discuss the rise of privacy-first products, what true data ownership looks like, and how leaders can embed trust into thei...

Navigating Data Privacy in the AI Era with Rachel Cash

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