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The Startup Diaries

The Startup Diaries

By: Rick B and Luke J
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We focus on our journey of learning how to code during COVID to developing a software platform consisting of a CRM and marketing.

We have fun sharing our story while sharing insights into opportunities to overcome obstacles facing small business owners.

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Episodes
  • The Birth of Blazing Nerd - Our First Gamify Venture

    The Birth of Blazing Nerd - Our First Gamify Venture
    Sep 10 2025

    Rick and Luke are live in MN where they talk about some exciting new happenings at RL-Consulting.

    Hear about their venture into game development and how they quickly took an idea around developing a fun way for brewery patrons to interact with each other and the brewery and turned it into a revolutionary way to gamify large events. They also talk about how they developed a proprietary event ticket and donation sales process.

    The boys at RL have been busy!
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    31 mins
  • A Special Guest, John Krach who is a local legend in the restaurant business as a chef and owner. Sadly, Johnathan passed away shortly after this recording.

    A Special Guest, John Krach who is a local legend in the restaurant business as a chef and owner. Sadly, Johnathan passed away shortly after this recording.
    Jun 17 2025

    Luke and Rick were honored to interview Johnathan Krach prior to his passing. Please listen to Johnathan share some wisdom, insight into his passion for the business and his laughter.

    Johnathan was a long time friend and mentor to Luke

    We hope you enjoy this special episode. Please be sure to comment and share any memories of Johnathan.

    Rest in peace JK
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    54 mins
  • Adding Value Through Innovation Without Adding Cost

    Adding Value Through Innovation Without Adding Cost
    May 27 2025

    In this episode Rick and Luke discuss new ideas for providing value to their customers without impacting their bottom line. Rick shares how he's utilizing tools to get back in the coding for RL and Luke shares updates he's made to the CRM.

    You'll also hear the guys spiral into degenerate gambling in restaurants and gas stations!
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    57 mins
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