Jim Kalb's guest appearances

Jim Kalb

2011 Conference Audio - The Mencken Club

2014 Conference Audio - The Mencken Club

Entrepreneur Stories 4 Inspiration

Entrepreneur Stories 4⃣ Inspiration

Invest in Sqft

Steven Sashen

Justin Cooke

Kenny Rueter

Tarang Gosalia

John Oechsle

Greg Skloot

Sarah Shaw

Cory Tholl

Aaron Krause

Parker Duffey

Marco Santarelli

John Andrews

Portfolio Creative

Mikita Mikado

Timothy Sykes

OwlTail

Joining us today on Pass The Secret Sauce is Jim Kalb, the president and founder at Triad Components Group - the parent company of OptiFuse, Switch Components and Vortex Technologies. Triad Components Group (OptiFuse) has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 6 years as well as being named as one of Forbes magazine's "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. In 2019, TCG became an Employee-Owned company (ESOP). Jim has a passion for helping others to grow themselves and their businesses through mentoring, professional development, and the never-ending curiosity to make people, products, and systems better.  In this episode we discuss:  Introduction to the episode  [2:06] Jim’s intriguing childhood background  [3:10] Going to San Diego State to study, getting away from his town and family  [8:05] Working a cool job in an international firm, traveling to different countries  [9:45] How Jim started his first company [13:45] Getting into huge debt; $ 4M down to $ 50K worth of stuff in 2000 [15:25] How many times he crashed and when did he solidified things [16:50] Jim shares the three types of farming analogy and the hunting analogy [17:35] Mentoring entrepreneurs and his advice to people wanting to get into business  [20:35] Doing custom-stuffs that other companies will never do for their customers [25:50] Training people to look for opportunities to be authorized distributors [30:55] Things he overcame overtime of being in the business [35:05] Opening a program of selling his company to his employees [38:55] What are the future endeavors of [43:15] [Job Announcement] How to become part of the Triad Components Group  [44:05] Categories of people they want to engage with  [49:10]  Links to sources and tools:  Connect with Jim Kalb on LinkedIn If you want to become a part of the TCG or want to get mentorship, inquire at:  jimk@triadcomponentsgroup.com   Visit the TCG website and check their services  Link to other PTSS episodes:  Recalibrating Business Transactions Using Digital Technology With Peter Lehrman Speed Matters in Brand Development with Francisco Serrano Internal Culture, Core Values, Dream Teams and More with Robert Mason  Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passthesecretsauce to get updates on new episodes. If you haven’t already, please follow and leave a review for our podcast, we’ll really appreciate it. And as always, don’t forget to pass the secret sauce. Support our podcast If you’re a fan of the show, there are three simple things you can do to support our work:  Subscribe, rate and review: https://p... 

Joining us today on Pass The Secret Sauce is Jim Kalb, the president and founder at Triad Components Group - the parent company of OptiFuse, Switch Components and Vortex Technologies. Triad Components Group (OptiFuse) has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 6 years as well as being named as one of Forbes magazine's "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. In 2019, TCG became an Employee-Owned company (ESOP). Jim has a passion for helping others to grow themselves and their businesses through mentoring, professional development, and the never-ending curiosity to make people, products, and systems better.  In this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>Introduction to the episode  [2:06]</li> <li>Jim’s intriguing childhood background  [3:10]</li> <li>Going to San Diego State to study, getting away from his town and family  [8:05]</li> <li>Working a cool job in an international firm, traveling to different countries  [9:45]</li> <li>How Jim started his first company [13:45]</li> <li>Getting into huge debt; $ 4M down to $ 50K worth of stuff in 2000 [15:25]</li> <li>How many times he crashed and when did he solidified things [16:50]</li> <li>Jim shares the three types of farming analogy and the hunting analogy [17:35]</li> <li>Mentoring entrepreneurs and his advice to people wanting to get into business  [20:35]</li> <li>Doing custom-stuffs that other companies will never do for their customers [25:50]</li> <li>Training people to look for opportunities to be authorized distributors [30:55]</li> <li>Things he overcame overtime of being in the business [35:05]</li> <li>Opening a program of selling his company to his employees [38:55]</li> <li>What are the future endeavors of [43:15]</li> <li>[Job Announcement] How to become part of the Triad Components Group  [44:05]</li> <li>Categories of people they want to engage with  [49:10]</li> </ul> Links to sources and tools: <ul> <li>Connect with Jim Kalb on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkalb/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li>If you want to become a part of the TCG or want to get mentorship, inquire at: <ul> <li>jimk@triadcomponentsgroup.com</li> </ul> </li> <li>Visit the <a href="https://triadcomponentsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">TCG website</a> and check their services</li> </ul> Link to other PTSS episodes: <ul> <li><a href="https://passthesecretsauce.com/2021/07/02/recalibrating-business-transactions-using-digital-technology-with-peter-lehrman/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Recalibrating Business Transactions Using Digital Technology With Peter Lehrman</a></li> <li><a href="https://passthesecretsauce.com/2021/06/08/speed-matters-in-brand-development-with-francisco-serrano/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Speed Matters in Brand Development with Francisco Serrano</a></li> <li><a href="https://passthesecretsauce.com/2021/05/19/internal-culture-core-values-dream-teams-and-more-with-robert-mason/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Internal Culture, Core Values, Dream Teams and More with Robert Mason</a></li> </ul> Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/passthesecretsauce" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/passthesecretsauce</a> to get updates on new episodes. If you haven’t already, please follow and leave a review for our podcast, we’ll really appreciate it. And as always, don’t forget to pass the secret sauce. Support our podcast If you’re a fan of the show, there are three simple things you can do to support our work: <ol> <li>Subscribe, rate and review: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pass-the-secret-sauce-by-matt-shields/id1506940483" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://p...</a></li> </ol>

Episode 113: Mentoring Startups, Getting Into Less-Competition Niche Or Market with Jim Kalb

Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode is Sponsored By: The Simple Habit app offers quick audio meditation so that busy people like you can squeeze a little tranquility into their day. If you want the premium features, which unlock thousands of additional meditations, then use our link: millionaire-interviews.com/simplehabit.  Capterra is the leading, free online resource to help you find the best software solution for your business. With over 850,000 reviews of products from real users, discover everything you need to make an informed decision! To help support the show, go visit them at: millionaire-interviews.com/capterra.   AutoSlash makes it easy to get the best deal on your next car rental! To slash the price of your next automobile rental, visit AutoSlash via this link: millionaire-interviews.com/autoslash.     For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, &amp; the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Millionaire Interviews.   Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀

Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode is Sponsored By: <ul><li>The Simple Habit app offers quick audio meditation so that busy people like you can squeeze a little tranquility into their day. If you want the premium features, which unlock thousands of additional meditations, then use our link: <a href="http://millionaire-interviews.com/simplehabit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">millionaire-interviews.com/simplehabit</a>.</li> </ul> <ul><li>Capterra is the leading, free online resource to help you find the best software solution for your business. With over 850,000 reviews of products from real users, discover everything you need to make an informed decision! To help support the show, go visit them at: <a href="https://millionaire-interviews.com/capterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">millionaire-interviews.com/capterra</a>. </li> <li>AutoSlash makes it easy to get the best deal on your next car rental! To slash the price of your next automobile rental, visit AutoSlash via this link: <a href="https://millionaire-interviews.com/autoslash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">millionaire-interviews.com/autoslash</a>.</li> </ul>  For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, &amp; the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: <a href="http://millionaire-interviews.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Millionaire Interviews</a>.  <a href="http://millionaire-interviews.com/patreon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support this Podcast via Patreon</a> Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/acpeek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@acpeek</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/MillionairePod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@millionairepod</a>), Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/millionaire_interviews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@millionaire_interviews</a>), LinkedIn (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/austincpeek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@austincpeek</a>), Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/millionaireinterviews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@millionaireinterviews</a>), or Email: <a href="mailto:austin@millionaire-interviews.com">austin@millionaire-interviews.com</a>. 😎😍😀

135: This Fast-Growth Manufacturer tells the Fascinating Story of Fuses (Jim Kalb of OptiFuse) ⭐

Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode is Sponsored By:  The Simple Habit app offers quick audio meditation so that busy people like you can squeeze a little tranquility into their day. If you want the premium features, which unlock thousands of additional meditations, then use our link: millionaire-interviews.com/simplehabit.   Capterra is the leading, free online resource to help you find the best software solution for your business. With over 850,000 reviews of products from real users, discover everything you need to make an informed decision! To help support the show, go visit them at: millionaire-interviews.com/capterra.   AutoSlash makes it easy to get the best deal on your next car rental! To slash the price of your next automobile rental, visit AutoSlash via this link: millionaire-interviews.com/autoslash.     For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, &amp; the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Millionaire Interviews.   Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 😎😍😀

Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode is Sponsored By: <ul> <li>The Simple Habit app offers quick audio meditation so that busy people like you can squeeze a little tranquility into their day. If you want the premium features, which unlock thousands of additional meditations, then use our link: <a href="http://millionaire-interviews.com/simplehabit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">millionaire-interviews.com/simplehabit</a>.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Capterra is the leading, free online resource to help you find the best software solution for your business. With over 850,000 reviews of products from real users, discover everything you need to make an informed decision! To help support the show, go visit them at: <a href="https://millionaire-interviews.com/capterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">millionaire-interviews.com/capterra</a>. </li> <li>AutoSlash makes it easy to get the best deal on your next car rental! To slash the price of your next automobile rental, visit AutoSlash via this link: <a href="https://millionaire-interviews.com/autoslash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">millionaire-interviews.com/autoslash</a>.</li> </ul>  For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, &amp; the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: <a href="http://millionaire-interviews.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Millionaire Interviews</a>.  <a href="http://millionaire-interviews.com/patreon" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support this Podcast via Patreon</a> Feedback? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/acpeek" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@acpeek</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/MillionairePod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@millionairepod</a>), Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/millionaire_interviews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@millionaire_interviews</a>), LinkedIn (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/austincpeek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@austincpeek</a>), Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/millionaireinterviews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@millionaireinterviews</a>), or Email: <a href="mailto:austin@millionaire-interviews.com" rel="noopener">austin@millionaire-interviews.com</a>. 😎😍😀

⭐ 135: This Fast-Growth Manufacturer tells the Fascinating Story of Fuses (Jim Kalb of OptiFuse)