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Essential Listening for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs: Kari Enge the founder and editor-in-chief of Rank & File Magazine for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs shares what it takes to build a socially impactful, personally fulfilling and financially sustainable business. Expect real, vulnerable conversatio…

Kari Enge


    • Jun 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 247 EPISODES


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    Ep 49. Missteps, Mess-Ups, And What to Do When You Feel like a Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 41:37


    Learn how to handle failure with clarity and compassion. Discover a nervous-system-safe way to grow through missteps and lead with deeper emotional capacity and alignment. The post Ep 49. Missteps, Mess-Ups, And What to Do When You Feel like a Failure appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 48. Becoming Unshakable: The Personal Development Work You Want to Skip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 26:31


    Uncover the inner work founders often avoid but need. Build emotional capacity, resilience, and long-term impact through slow growth and personal development that fuels real leadership. The post Ep 48. Becoming Unshakable: The Personal Development Work You Want to Skip appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 47. Invisible Bottlenecks in Your Business (and How to Finally See Them)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 37:44


    Spot the hidden bottlenecks blocking your growth. Learn neuroscience-backed shifts to move from stuck to strategic and unlock real momentum as a purpose-driven founder. The post Ep 47. Invisible Bottlenecks in Your Business (and How to Finally See Them) appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 46. The Science of Vagal Tone for Founders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 26:37


    In Episode 46, discover how vagal tone boosts founder performance. Learn brain-body science and nervous system tools for smarter decisions, resilience, and ease in business. The post Ep 46. The Science of Vagal Tone for Founders appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 45. Letting Go, Slowing Down, and Leading from Your Core: A Conversation with Sandra Lopez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 41:15


    In Episode 45, Sandra Lopez shares mindset shifts, nervous system tools, and lessons from her leap from Fortune 100 executive to founder of AMBI Ventures. The post Ep 45. Letting Go, Slowing Down, and Leading from Your Core: A Conversation with Sandra Lopez appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 44. Biohacking for Purpose-Driven Founders: The Intersection of Entrepreneurship and Health with Marie Olivie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 45:34


    Discover how purpose-driven founders can harness the power of biohacking to boost energy, mental clarity, and sustainable success. In Episode 44, Marie Olivie shares tools and mindset shifts that bridge the gap between entrepreneurship and well-being. The post Ep 44. Biohacking for Purpose-Driven Founders: The Intersection of Entrepreneurship and Health with Marie Olivie appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 43. Uncorporatize Yourself: Structure That Actually Works for Founders with Jessica Pizzica

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 47:00


    Jessica Pizzica reveals how founders can adapt corporate tools like calendar discipline and monthly reviews to create structure, clarity, and sustainable momentum in business. The post Ep. 43. Uncorporatize Yourself: Structure That Actually Works for Founders with Jessica Pizzica appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 42. The Ursula Selling Trap: How to Flip Your Messaging & Create Instant Buy-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 16:36


    Stop falling into The Ursula Selling Trap—the messaging mistake that keeps attracting people who never buy. The post Ep. 42. The Ursula Selling Trap: How to Flip Your Messaging & Create Instant Buy-In appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 41. 30 Days of Sustainable Selling: 3 Sentences that 3x Sales Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 22:41


    Discover three powerful mindset shifts that will 3x your sales success by simplifying your strategy and boosting confidence. The post Ep. 41. 30 Days of Sustainable Selling: 3 Sentences that 3x Sales Success appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 40. Sales, Boundaries, and Fear: Why People-Pleasing is Sabotaging Your Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 52:17


    Struggling with people-pleasing in sales? Learn how boundaries and nervous system regulation help purpose-driven founders sell with confidence, build trust, and serve more effectively. The post Ep. 40. Sales, Boundaries, and Fear: Why People-Pleasing is Sabotaging Your Sales appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 39. 30 Days of Sustainable Selling: Busting Sales and Marketing Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 41:20


    Discover the truth about sustainable selling of the 30 Days of Sustainable Selling series. Learn how to break free from sales myths, stop overworking, and build a purpose-driven sales system that aligns with your mission. The post Ep 39. 30 Days of Sustainable Selling: Busting Sales and Marketing Myths appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 38. The Art of the Question: Why the Right Questions Matter More Than the Right Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 37:14


    Discover why the right questions matter more than the right answers. Leadership consultant and author Sean Grace shares how founders can use strategic questioning to improve decision-making, sales, and problem-solving. The post Ep 38. The Art of the Question: Why the Right Questions Matter More Than the Right Answers appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 37. 3 Purpose-Driven Hacks for Pitching Dream Investors, Collaborator and Customers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 40:13


    Discover 3 neuroscience-backed hacks to pitch with confidence, build trust, and attract dream investors and collaborators, without the stress or over-rehearsing. The post Ep 37. 3 Purpose-Driven Hacks for Pitching Dream Investors, Collaborator and Customers appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 36. Beyond Mindset: How to Use Gratitude as a Business Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 32:12


    Discover how gratitude is a strategic tool for better decision-making, resilience, and leadership as a founder. Rewire your brain for founder peak performance and build a thriving, high-performing company. The post Ep. 36. Beyond Mindset: How to Use Gratitude as a Business Strategy appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 35. Performing Under Pressure: Insights from a RAF Pilot-Turned-Founder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 35:39


    I sit down with Sarah Furness - a former RAF pilot, to dive into the tools and strategies that help high performers stay calm and focused under pressure. The post Ep. 35. Performing Under Pressure: Insights from a RAF Pilot-Turned-Founder appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 34. Tapping into the Play State for more Purpose and Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 52:35


    The Play State is the ultimate entrepreneurial hack. It's not just about feeling good—it's about making better, faster decisions, marketing with confidence, and creating lean, needle-moving action plans. When you're in fight or flight: When you're in the Play State: This episode will answer all your questions about the Play State so you know: The […] The post Ep. 34. Tapping into the Play State for more Purpose and Progress appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 33. Imposter Syndrome Myths: How to go Big and Bold in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 38:42


    Are you ready to go big and bold this year so you can reach the vision you have for your company? Ready to do it without compromising your health, personal-life and wellbeing? In Episode 33 of the Business Brain Rewire podcast, we're diving into a topic that stops so many purpose-driven entrepreneurs in their tracks: […] The post Ep. 33. Imposter Syndrome Myths: How to go Big and Bold in 2025 appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 32. Trauma-Informed Massive Action: Moving the Needle in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 21:52


    Are you ready to go bigger and bolder in your business this year—without the burnout?  In this episode of Business Brain Rewire, we're diving into Trauma-Informed Massive Action, a revolutionary approach to scaling your business sustainably.  If you've ever felt the pressure to “do it all” only to find yourself overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck in […] The post Ep. 32. Trauma-Informed Massive Action: Moving the Needle in 2025 appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 31. A NEW YEAR RESET: Step into Founder Peak Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 19:42


    Welcome to a brand-new year! As we dive into 2025, it's time to leave behind last year's baggage and step into your next level as a founder with intention, clarity, and resilience. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact process I use every year to reset my mindset, evaluate my business and personal growth, and […] The post Ep. 31. A NEW YEAR RESET: Step into Founder Peak Performance appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 30. Goal Consistency

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 22:03


    You know that consistency is important for company growth. But knowing you need consistency and being consistent are two different things. Today, I'm breaking down consistency into 4 easy steps so you know how to make more money and more impact this year. It's not rocket science, but the 4 steps are needed to achieve […] The post Ep. 30. Goal Consistency appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 29. Creating a Compelling Vision for your Company 

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 25:33


    A clear and compelling vision for your company is highly motivating and gives you something to work toward. It helps you make decisions about how you spend your time and what you should spend it on.  A clear and compelling vision (when used correctly) helps you move the needle and reach your goals. But most […] The post Ep. 29. Creating a Compelling Vision for your Company  appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 28. How to Make Solid Strategic Business Decisions for The New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 25:40


    Wondering how to make solid and strategic business decisions for the New Year? Founders are constantly making decisions, and yet most of them lack a clear process and framework to do. So instead of making the mistake of fixating on the decision itself, here's the secret: It's not about what you're deciding; it's about how […] The post Ep. 28. How to Make Solid Strategic Business Decisions for The New Year appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 27. How to Turn Off Your Business Brain At Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 36:24


    It took me 5 years after becoming a mom while juggling entrepreneurship to learn how to turn off my business brain after work. On today's podcast episode, I'm teaching you my Three-Step Process for how to turn off your business brain whenever you want to so that you can be present for rest, relaxation, and […] The post Ep. 27. How to Turn Off Your Business Brain At Night appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 26. Creating a CEO Operating System to Startup or Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 35:40


    Learn how to set-up an Operating System for yourself as the founder and CEO that helps you lead with clarity and confidence as you grow your company. The post Ep. 26. Creating a CEO Operating System to Startup or Scale appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 25. The Anxious Versus At-Ease Founder: The 21st Century Approach to Goal Achievement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 13:46


    Discover how neuroscience tools can help purpose-driven entrepreneurs reduce overwhelm and achieve success. The post Ep. 25. The Anxious Versus At-Ease Founder: The 21st Century Approach to Goal Achievement appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 24. Emotional Connection: The Secret Weapon of Successful Founders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 34:50


    Understanding the power of creating emotional connection is a game changer for founders.  When you are focused on tasks, moving things forward, reaching goals and problem-solving, it's easy to fall into focusing on task orientation and the gap you are trying to fill. This creates emotional disconnection from yourself, your mission, your people, and your […] The post Ep. 24. Emotional Connection: The Secret Weapon of Successful Founders appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 23 Playing the Long Game: How to Ramp Up Success in the Short and Long Term

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 29:35


    As an entrepreneur, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle. But what if playing the long game could help you achieve sustained success? Hear me out and let me tell you about this mindset shift that will help you thrive as a purpose-driven company so your personal life and wellbeing can thrive alongside […] The post Ep. 23 Playing the Long Game: How to Ramp Up Success in the Short and Long Term appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 22. The CEO Goal-Achievement System: Double Revenue and Cut Stress in Half

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 64:58


    The 4-part CEO Goal Achievement System that every purpose-driven founder needs to increase sales while lowering the load on personal life and wellbeing. The post Ep 22. The CEO Goal-Achievement System: Double Revenue and Cut Stress in Half appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 21. Evaluation: The Secret Sauce to Your Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 16:51


    Add my founder evaluation framework to your company and watch your momentum skyrocket with more simplicity and ease. The post Ep. 21. Evaluation: The Secret Sauce to Your Strategy appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 20 Structuring Your Founder Calendar for More Impact (and Less Stress)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 22:08


    You can double your revenue while cutting you to-do list and stress in half. But you have to get rid of traditional approaches to managing your time. This isn't just about getting more things done in less time; it's about understanding neuroscience so that your business model can be decluttered, and rethinking the way you […] The post Ep. 20 Structuring Your Founder Calendar for More Impact (and Less Stress) appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 19 Crafting a Compelling Brand Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 29:07


    Are you ready to enhance your brand story to connect better with your audience?  Traditional methods might have you stumble upon a myriad of tactics, but focusing on a streamlined approach can make all the difference. Today, we delve into the PROPR Messaging Framework, a powerful tool designed to refine your messaging and craft a […] The post Ep. 19 Crafting a Compelling Brand Story appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 18. How To Feel Like You’re Never Selling Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 25:30


    Selling can feel like a chore for purpose-driven founders, not something they LOVE. But the “I'll do it, but I'd rather not” selling mentality isn't a winning formula to grow your company, founder. But I get it, traditional sales tactics might feel disconnected from your values. So let's dive into a more aligned, authentic approach […] The post Ep 18. How To Feel Like You're Never Selling Again appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 17 – Get 80% more done in 20% less time with Pareto’s Principle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 19:30


    Are you ready to make a more significant impact as an entrepreneur without succumbing to burnout? Traditional business strategies are not going to get you there. Today, I'm diving into the power of Pareto's Principle, an essential tool for purpose-driven founders seeking to optimize their efforts and achieve greater results. Strategizing Using Pareto's Principle for […] The post Ep. 17 – Get 80% more done in 20% less time with Pareto's Principle appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 16. How You Might Be Unintentionally Leaving Income and Impact on the Table – Summer Talk with Torrey Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 15:24


    Learn practical strategies to improve your marketing outreach, and unlock hidden opportunities for your business. The post Ep 16. How You Might Be Unintentionally Leaving Income and Impact on the Table – Summer Talk with Torrey Peace appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 15. Making Time and Making it Count – Summer Talk with Regina Larko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 19:54


    Discover how Regina Larko, a client of The Do Business Better School, transformed her business by mastering time management and mindset shifts. Uncover the secrets to balancing business growth and your personal and professional life, prioritizing high-impact activities, and making every moment count. The post Ep 15. Making Time and Making it Count – Summer Talk with Regina Larko appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 14. The Counterintuitive Way to Use Vacations for Massive Business Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024


    Discover how strategic vacations can fuel massive business growth, Learn about the neuroscience behind rest, effective vacation planning, and how to leverage downtime for entrepreneurial success. The post Ep 14. The Counterintuitive Way to Use Vacations for Massive Business Growth appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 13: Reaching Goals Faster Using Results-Focus Versus Task Orientation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 33:54


    Discover how to achieve your business goals faster by shifting from task-oriented to results-focused thinking. Learn actionable strategies to boost productivity, reduce stress, and become a high-impact CEO. The post Ep. 13: Reaching Goals Faster Using Results-Focus Versus Task Orientation appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 12 : Slow Down to Speed Up: Debunking the ‘Speed to Market’ Myth for a More Strategic Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024


    Challenge the myth of "speed to market" in entrepreneurship and discover why adopting an intentional CEO approach, prioritizing simplicity and mental well-being, leads to better outcomes for founders The post Ep. 12 : Slow Down to Speed Up: Debunking the ‘Speed to Market' Myth for a More Strategic Approach appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 11: Protecting Personal Priorities and Non-Negotiables (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024


    How to assess your personal priorities and reset boundaries around work so that your personal life and business can flourish at the same time. The post Ep. 11: Protecting Personal Priorities and Non-Negotiables (Part 2) appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 10: Protecting Personal Priorities and Non-Negotiables

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024


    Discover how purpose-driven entrepreneurs can thrive by balancing purpose, profits, and personal life, with insights on prioritizing personal values and setting effective boundaries. The post Ep. 10: Protecting Personal Priorities and Non-Negotiables appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 9. Outsmarting Your Founder Brain Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024


    Unlock your entrepreneurial potential, overcome mental challenges and outsmart brain drama for business success. The post Ep 9. Outsmarting Your Founder Brain Drama appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 8. Central Nervous System Regulation for Founders with Katie Olderman 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 65:56


    How to use your central nervous system to achieve goals faster as a purpose-driven founder. The post Ep 8. Central Nervous System Regulation for Founders with Katie Olderman  appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 7. Goal-Setting Myths and Truths for Startups

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 29:46


    Why startups don't need a crystal clear vision, a mission statement, or a Big Scary Goal. And how to set great startup goals instead. The post Ep 7. Goal-Setting Myths and Truths for Startups appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 6. SOFT Versus Sustainable Motivations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 29:43


    Simplify your business by dropping fear and outside expectations so your business is sustainable from the inside,out. The post Ep 6. SOFT Versus Sustainable Motivations appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 5. The Power of Simple

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 21:49


    How to simplify your social impact business model and sales and marketing to increase sales while lowering stress The post Ep 5. The Power of Simple appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 4. Decision-Making: How to Navigate Your Business Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 14:53


    How to make better decisions as a founder so you increase your income and impact in a more simple and doable way without all the stress and overwhelm. The post Ep 4. Decision-Making: How to Navigate Your Business Well appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 3. The Death of the Long- Line Philosophy: Linear Versus Cyclical Thinking 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 45:23


    Learn how to replace linear thinking with cyclical thinking as a purpose-driven founder so you reach your goals faster with less stress. The post Ep 3. The Death of the Long- Line Philosophy: Linear Versus Cyclical Thinking  appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep 2. The Strategy Versus Mindset Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 20:48


    When to use strategy versus mindset tools in your business as a purpose-driven founder to grow your business as a social impact founder The post Ep 2. The Strategy Versus Mindset Dilemma appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Ep. 1 Welcome to Business Brain Rewire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 9:29


    Welcome to the podcast for purpose-driven founders and social-impact startups who want to increase impact and income without sacrificing their personal lives or well-being. Learn the CEO mindsets and skill sets you need to succeed in a sustainable way right here on Business Brain Rewire. The post Ep. 1 Welcome to Business Brain Rewire appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    Announcement! How We Are Doing Business EVEN Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024


    Learn how Kari approached the decision to change her company name and positioning, and how you should strategically approach big decisions and directional changes as a CEO in your business too. The post Announcement! How We Are Doing Business EVEN Better appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

    My Story | Episode #146

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 19:42


    Kari Elizabeth Enge, the founder of Rank & File Magazine and a business coach for purpose-driven entrepreneurs shares her personal story and journey of entrepreneurship. The post My Story | Episode #146 appeared first on The Do Business Better School.

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