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109 Mike Michalowicz On today’s show I interview Mike Michalowicz! Mike is the entrepreneur behind three multi- million dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and what BusinessWeek deemed the entrepreneurs cult classic, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal, and regularly travels the globe as entrepreneurial advocate.  Mike and I talk about his backstory, some takeaways from his book, Profit First and we discuss his latest book, Clockwork: Design You’re Business to Run Itself. This was one of my favorite interviews of 2019 and Mike is a blast to talk to.  For more information on Mike and his work check out https://mikemichalowicz.com Thanks for listening to Entreneato and if you get a chance, check out Entreneato.com for archived interviews, exclusive blog posts from our guests, merch and make sure to get your free book! And if you’d like to go above and beyond consider supporting the show through our Patreon pa

Welcome to Entreneato! On today’s show we have an awesome interview with Brandon Voss, from the Black Swan Group!  Brandon is the son of former FBI negotiator Chris Voss and is the thought leader at Black Swan regarding negotiator types. He has made it his mission to teach clients how to identify the basic types of negotiators and has developed a methodology for dealing with each type in the most successful way. For more info on Brandon’s work and The Black Swan Group Text FBIEMPATHY to 28228 and check out their website at:  http://blackswanltd.com/ I also want to take a second to mention a great book I just finished called The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni.  Buy the Ideal Team Player on Amazon! https://amzn.to/2Fr6Gmk The Ideal Team Player presents a powerful framework and easy-to-use tools for identifying, hiring and developing ideal team players in any kind of organization. Whether you’re a leader striving to create a culture of teamwork, a human resources professional looking to hire real

Welcome back to Entreneato! On today’s show I interview The Real Life Wizard of Oz, Steve Sims.  Steve is the visionary founder of Bluefish: the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. Just some of the extraordinary experiences that Steve and his Bluefish team have made possible for his A-list clientele include: Closed a museum in Florence for a private dinner party for 6 at the feet of Michelangelo’s David and had Andrea Bocelli come in and serenade the guests Taking a submarine trip to the Titanic Becoming James Bond for a weekend in Monte Carlo Hanging out and jamming with celebrity recording artists, such as Guns & Roses drummer Matt Sorum and playing guitar with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons. For more info on Steve and his work check out: https://www.stevedsims.com

106 Viv and Tash Today's Topic: 5 real world tips to building a powerful, engaged audience on Instagram On today’s show I talk with Viv and Tash all the way from Tauranga, New Zealand! Tasha (Tash) and Vivien (Viv), are Instagram Experts and Co-Founders of Instagram Specialist company, Ace The Gram. Tash and Viv met at Otago University a few years ago whilst studying Food Science. At the time, Vivien was using Instagram to drive traffic to a website for her sportswear brand, @vividsportswearofficial, and Tash was using Instagram to showcase her food styling/recipe creation for the upcoming job hunt at the end of her degree @tastefullytash. As it were, Viv and Tash became committed to figuring out how to best grow their Instagram accounts so that they could drive traffic & make sales, and build an influencer profile respectively. For more info about them and their brand check out:  https://www.acethegram.com Also Viv and Tash have provided some of their resources for free for our audience! Click

105 Jay Lucas- Author of American Sunshine Jay Lucas - accomplished businessman, author, leader and philanthropist - believes in the power of positivity, patriotism, and community engagement. Jay is actively spreading his message through his bestselling book American Sunshine: Rays of Hope and Opportunity.  An example of service, Jay served as an elected State Representative while still in college at Yale. He then earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, and his Law degree from Harvard Law School.  We are excited to talk with Jay today on the topic of ‘Doing Good While Doing Well’ Thank you for listening! We hope you enjoy the show and don’t forget to comment, rate and subscribe on iTunes! 

Welcome back to Entreneato! On today’s show we have a live recording with Kevin Mason! This was recorded live at one of our Marketplace Meetup events in Bellville, OH.  Here’s some background on Kevin:  He has served in various finance and accounting roles across his 17-year career with Express, JPMorgan Chase, Limited Brands, and in Big Four public accounting. At Express, he is responsible for a $350 million budget in support of IT, Marketing, and Home Office.  Kevin graduated from Ohio Northern University in 2001 with an Accounting degree and received his MBA from Ohio University in 2010.  He is also a Certified Public Accountant.  For this episode you’ll hear Kevin’s battle against cancer and how it helped him to keep his priorities right with family and career along with some other great takeaways.  I also want to mention our featured book of the show which is Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One by Jenny Blake. Jenny Blake--a former training and career development specialist at Google

103: Kari Coody 'From Pharmacist to Natural Health Junkie’ Our guest today is Kari Coody from A Natural Shift. As a pharmacist, turned natural health junkie, Kari loves to serve others. Sharing what she’s learned along the way is so fulfilling to her. For more info on Kari and her work check out: naturalshift.com Take the Upgrade Podcast As a thank you for listening to the show you can get this book for free by clicking this link or going to Entreneato.com and clicking on the FREE BOOK tab at the top of the screen!

102 Gregory Gray Our guest this week is Gregory Gray from Gray Solutions and we discuss ‘How To Develop Your Vision Story’. Here’s more info on their company:  We Coach, Educate and Inspire... CEO's, Executives and Business Owners to achieve freedom of time, money and purpose, while removing chaos and overwhelm from your business. We do this together through focus and clarity on the priorities of a highly developed Vision Story and Strategy. Together, we will build an incredible culture, dynamic leaders and powerful teams.  We also systematize the business through processes to create sustainability. The end result is a predictable and growing business with a lifestyle you desire.  For more info On Gregory and his company check out: https://www.gregorygray.com Businessownerfreedom.com Caught Between A Dream And A Job: How to Leave the 9 to-5 Behind and Step Into the Life You've Always Wanted As a thank you for listening to the show you can get this book for free by clicking this link or going to Entren

101 Scott Royal Smith Our guest today is Scott Smith from Royal Legal, we’ll hear his backstory as a cage fighter to tutor before launching his business. For more info on Scott, his business and his podcast check out: Royallegalsolutions.com Real Estate Nerds Podcast The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses As a thank you for listening to the show you can get this book for free by clicking this link or going to Entreneato.com and clicking on the FREE BOOK tab at the top of the screen!

  Jesse is the Owner of Fans First Entertainment, who owns and operates the Savannah Bananas in Savannah, Georgia. They have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, and ESPN. Cole has been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and have won three CPL Championships. Cole is an in-demand speaker and author of “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” released in January 2018.  Cole is also the host of the Business Done Differently Podcast. Cole believes to be successful you need to Stand Out and Be Different.  He releases blogs and videos daily on FindYourYellowTux.com.   He is passionate about creating attention, loving your customers more than your product and loving your employees more than your customers.  Cole’s mantra is “Whatever’s normal, do the exact opposite.” I also want to take a second to mention a great new book I’m reading called The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron!  Funny an

Scott Beebe is a business coach, trainer, and strategist.  He liberates Small Business Owners from the chaos of working IN their business, and enjoy the FREEDOM of working ON their business. On today’s show you’ll hear brilliant content on the power of your vision story. I have never heard such a simple yet profound talk on vision before, I know you’ll love it!  For more information on Scott and his work checkout mybusinessonpurpose.com.  I also want to take a second to mention a great new book I’m reading called The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron!  Funny and filled with stories, this book allows you to understand more about each of the Enneagram types, keeping you from pausing long after you have heard the chapter about yourself. Beginning with changes you can start making today, the wisdom of the Enneagram can help you get on the road that will take you further along into who you really are - leading you into places of spiritual discovery you would never have found on your own, and paving the way t

Owning The Disaster Jordan Duvall is a Brand Strategist, Success Coach, Photographer, and Award-winning Art Director based in Los Angeles. With more than 18 years of experience in entertainment advertising, marketing, and photography, Jordan has worked on such campaigns as "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy, "Star Trek”, and "The Voice". Jordan combined her knowledge of marketing, branding, and social media to launch her own brand to help coaches, and creatives create a clear strategic roadmap and cohesive brand vision so they can build a brand that matters. Her specialties include creative direction, photography, marketing, and productivity which produce strong ROI for her private clients + students. For more info on Jordan check out her website at https://www.jordanduvall.com! Resources Mentioned:  The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)

97 Wade Lightheart On today’s show we have Wade T. Lightheart, host of the AWESOME Health Podcast, Wade is a 3-time All Natural National Bodybuilding Champion, advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute and Director of Education at BiOptimizers Nutrition, one of the world’s most innovative nutritional supplement companies. He is also the author of several books including the best-selling books, “Staying Alive in a Toxic World” and “The Wealthy Backpacker.” The AWESOME Health Podcast is a big part of his mission to help others fix their digestion and transform their health with the daily practice of positive principles, rituals and optimizers.  On today’s interview you’ll hear how Wade averaged 5 street fights a week for a year and a half as a doorman at a very rough club before graduating to bartender. Along with some great info on staying healthy while traveling and how to eliminate brain fog.  For more info on Wade and his work check out bioptimizers.com and get your free AWESOME Health Course by cli

96: Caleb Moran 5 Steps to a Productive Work Week Welcome back to Entreneato!  Today we have an awesome interview with Pastor and coach, Caleb Moran from Add Pro Coaching! No matter who you are or what you do, it seems there is never enough time for all of it. Many times we look at all the things we need to do and immediately feel overwhelmed. In this podcast, Caleb Moran gives 5 easy steps to a productive week, helping you UNDERwhelm your life. For more information on Caleb and his work make sure to follow him on social media @Addprocoaching and @calebwmoran. And if you live in the Lafayette area make sure to stop by their amazing church:  Metro Life Church 3210 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy  Lafayette, LA 70506  I also want to take a second to mention a great new book I’m reading called The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron!  Funny and filled with stories, this book allows you to understand more about each of the Enneagram types, keeping you from pausing long after you have heard the chapter about your

95 Ryan Michler 11/28/18   Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. Ryan grew up without a permanent father figure and has seen first-hand how a lack of strong, ambitious, self-sufficient men has impacted society today. He believes many of the world's most complicated problems could be solved if men everywhere learned how to be better husbands, fathers, businessmen, and community leaders. On today’s show we discuss various topics ranging from respect, honor, how to be a better man, and the power of influence.  We also want to take a moment to plug Ryan’s new book, Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men. It is a great book that will help you become a better man and a better leader.  We’d love to find ways we can serve you better! Go to entreneato.com to hear archived episodes, connect with us on social media you can also fill out our contact form to submit comments and questions. Thank you! If you would like to support the show you can sen

Episode 94: Judd Hoekstra Topic “Hitting the Glove”  Judd Hoekstra is a leadership and human performance expert, sales executive, bestselling author and speaker. Crunch Time, Judd's most recent book coauthored with professional baseball pitching coach Rick Peterson, reveals the secrets of how to perform your best under pressure. Learn more about Judd. Crunch Time Co author of the book How to Be Your Best When It Matters Most   Other resources mentioned: Carol Dweck’s Mindset on Audible Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy on Audible

As a former teacher and corporate trainer Cindy has worked with entrepreneurs who have dreams of building their business beyond just trading dollars for hours.  They’re ready to grow their business by offering online courses but have no idea where to start. Cindy helps people walk them through the process so that they can create a course that they’re proud of and that their clients will love. To learn more about Cindy and her work check out https://www.thecoursewhisperer.co. On today’s show we talk about 5 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Creating Online Courses, it’s a very informative episode that’s easy to understand and will help you know what to include and not include when designing your online course.  In short, Cindy helps amazing entrepreneurs turn their incredible content into effective and engaging learning material.  I also want to take a second to thank our friends at Audible and share another great book I’ve been reading called, Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden.  Rory Vaden (Take the

Episode 92 Juan Alvarez Welcome back to Entreneato! On today’s show we talk with Personal Growth and Development Coach, Juan Alvarez! All Juan wanted to do with his life was to climb mountains and guide people to have meaningful experiences in them but when his father died he became the CEO of the company. He was 19. For 18 years after that, he worked as a successful executive and entrepreneur in several international fields, including automotive, publishing, financial services, and renewable energy. Those years taught Juan about the hardships of leading a business and also that success doesn’t necessarily bring well-being. He passionately used his life to experiment and learn as much as he could about how to live with inner peace and a vital sense of excitement about life. Over the past few years, Juan has guided hundreds of exceptional leaders to reach the summit of their lives. And has an amazing accent to boot! On today’s show we talk about mindfulness and not getting caught up in the rat race of l

91- Mark Podolsky Armed with $3,000 and no real estate experience, Mark Podolsky bought his first parcels of land in 2001. Now, he is the owner of Frontier Properties, a successful investing company, and has completed more than five thousand lucrative land deals. He is also the founder of geekpay.io, an automated collection system that helps lenders get payments from borrowers without collection headaches. Having escaped the corporate world and solo-economic dependency himself, Mark works as a coach and mentor to help others achieve their financial freedom goals. He is dedicated to teaching current, relevant, “real-world” investing methods to his students. Mark also has a brand new book out called, Dirt Rich: How One Ambitiously Lazy Geek Created Passive Income in Real Estate Without Renters, Renovations, and Rehabs. And because leaders are readers we want to take a moment to thank our friends at Audible and mention a great book called Visioneering by Andy Stanley. Don’t forget to email support@thelandge

95: How Doing The Things Most Uncomfortable Leads to Success with author, Scott Amyx  Scott Amyx is the Chair & Managing Partner at Amyx Ventures and Singularity University/ Smart City Accelerator Mentor and Startup Board Member.  Drawing on his own powerful story of an impoverished immigrant frequently told that he would mount to nothing, Amyx, now a celebrated venture capitalist and futurist, describes his meteoric rise from obscurity to prominence, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not intellect, opportunities or even network but pursuing personal change that’s uncomfortable. In this book, Scott takes readers into his defining life moments and stories from some of the most unlikely individuals who persevered through change to become outrageously successful. He also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in high performance. Finally, he shares what he’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from corporate