The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning

EP #313 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Julie Miller Davis, productivity trainer, coach, and entrepreneur as we discuss More Productivity Without The Burnout! She is a productivity trainer and driven entrepreneur who serves others by helping them reach their own levels of excellence. She works with business owners and leaders to get them laser-focused and efficient at conducting their daily business and working through their current roadblocks. Learn More About Julie Miller Davis: Get her book : Daily Productivity Planner Follow Julie Miller Davis on social media on Linkedin and Facebook Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #312 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Joy Cooper, Keynote Speaker, Resiliency Expert, Lone Plane Crash Survivor as we discuss Resilience Lessons From A Lone Plane Crash Survivor - Don't Miss This One! She is a number one best-selling author, operations manager for United Airlines with a master's in aeronautics, and a pilot. Her story was featured on CBS TV, and she has been interviewed on top rated podcasts. Joy shares her experience as the lone survivor of a fatal plane crash. When others told her she would never walk again, she proved that she would do more than that: she would dance again.  The plane crash broke every extremity, threatening to destroy everything she had worked for. Joy's journey brought her through paralysis, multiple surgeries, and accident investigations. For her, mediocrity is synonymous with failure, and limits are something to be redefined and conquered. Learn More About Joy Cooper: Visit “Flying, Falling, Fighting: a Pilot's Memoir” to get her story: Joy Copper Follow Joy Cooper on social media on Instagram and Facebook Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #311 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Jay Davis, Owner at stairslide, Founder/CEO at Pillow Cube, and Founder of Creatably as we discuss Finding Your Entrepreneur Sweet Spot! Jay Davis was born at a very young age in Utah. When he was 3 years old, his family made the decision to move to Chicago, then eventually found his way to Highlands Ranch, Colorado. After some more growing up, Jay graduated from BYU with a BS in Business Management and Entrepreneurship in 2008. Jay's first job after BYU was managing business and product development for Vivint. But Jay knew something else held his heart: marketing. Soon, Jay started creating viral videos for clients like it was his job, because it was. Jay's online videos for Color Run got more than 8 million views across YouTube and Facebook. In 2012, he and Scott Winn created a YouTube channel that combined stunning visual experiences with original music and comedic situations. Their first 5 videos gained over 25 million views in less than 7 months. As much as Jay loved viral videos, he knew he could do more. So, in 2017, Jay founded the advertising agency, Creatably, which is all about driving sales and increasing brand awareness. You may have seen their work with such brands as Manly Bands, Gabb Wireless, Homie, Owlet, and more. They're kind of a big deal. But again, Jay wanted to do more … and sleep more. So, he launched his own product, Pillow Cube, to billions of tired side sleepers around the world. Then Jay snagged the opportunity to improve the indoor slide experience and bought StairSlide. And clearly people liked what he was selling, because both brands experienced high 7-figure revenue in the first year. Currently, Jay's chillin'. Not really. He's still building new companies, investing in startups, and hanging out with his family. Learn More About Jay Davis: Visit Jay Davis website at Creatably Follow Jay Davis on social media on Instagram Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #310 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Kari Anderson, a CrossFit trainer, Spanish teacher, real estate agent as we discuss Nothing Can Stop Your Dreams! She has lived through, first-hand the ravages of anxiety and depression in two of her four children and is passionate about helping others navigate these difficult spaces. She has trained organizations such as Marriott, Ritz Carlton and Keller Williams. She is now a recognized expert on conquering anxiety, stress and depression. She has worked with hundreds of clients, adults and children and teens to help them quit wasting energy on anxiety and overwhelm so they can have peace and feel more in control. She does this work privately and in groups at her yoga and meditation studio, she speaks at conferences and runs transformational retreats where she gets to do the work she loves one on one. Kari helps people go from panic attacks, not sleeping and chronic pain, to living lighter, sleeping better and feeling free. Kari makes her home in Ogden, Utah, where she lives with her husband Russ, her youngest son Dylan, and their Goldendoodle Marlie. Learn More About Kari Anderson: Get Kari Anderson's Book: “The Self Care Reboot” Follow Kari Anderson on social media on Instagram and Facebook   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #309 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Laleh Talebian, a cancer research scientist, nutrition specialist, podcaster, author, and professional bodybuilder as we discuss Prioritizing YOU! You may have caught her on TV or seen her featured in Health Watch Magazine. As a research scientist with more than two decades of experience, she earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology of Cancer from Dartmouth Medical School in 2005. Her research has been published in ten major peer-reviewed scientific journals. She founded her customized-health consulting business in 2010 and has served more than 700 clients and patients. Her patients and clients include people with various types of cancer, Olympic athletes, doctors, oncologists, body builders, and other athletes, moms, dads, youth/ teens, as well as couch potatoes. She has guided her patients to lose over 100 pounds, go from unsolvable chronic pain to living pain free, and to leave death's doorstep to thrive under her care.  When she's not transforming lives, you might find her on her road bike in Vermont where she lives with her partner Eric and her cat Bowie. Learn More About Dr. Laleh Talebian: Get Dr. Laleh Talebian's Book: “Reclaim Your Health 30 min Consult + Healthy 4 Life 7-Day Action Plan” Follow Dr. Laleh Talebian on social media on Facebook Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #308 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Katrina Nguyen, an award-winning, board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, founder of a nonprofit to fight childhood obesity, and author of Live to Give as we discuss How Generosity Reduces Stress! She was just 14 months old when her family escaped by boat from communist Vietnam in April 1975 after the Fall of Saigon. She nearly died twice during her journey to freedom and the American Dream. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford. She has shared her expertise via EWTN Global Catholic Network, YMCA podcast, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her Christian faith drives her to serve others. She established a charity fund with Raymond James and her nonprofit's sponsors include Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread. Dr. Nguyen lives in Illinois with her husband Marconi. She enjoys being a dog mom, gardening and traveling.   Learn More About Dr. Katrina Nguyen: Get Dr. Katrina Nguyen's Book: “Live to Give: An inspirational memoir about freedom, faith, and selflessness” Follow Dr. Katrina Nguyen on social media on LinkedIn, and Instagram   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!"mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #307 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Pat Miller, Founder of the Idea Collective Small Business Incubator as we discuss Building Community In Your Business! After over 20 years in broadcast radio, Pat left the industry to launch a business consulting small business Owners. While helping clients better understand their ideal customer, branding and positioning, Pat realized small business owners were underserved. In the past two years, Pat has launched a leading Small Business Incubator to address what is missing: a place for Small Business Owners to get the information, inspiration and transformation partners they are missing with traditional support systems. This digital group has expanded to 10 states and 6 countries while helping its members make a bigger impact and achieve their dreams.   Learn More About Pat Miller: Join on Free Facebook Group “The Idea Collective Small Business Incubator” Follow Pat Miller on social media on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #306 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Nancy Abramson, Success Coach and Speaker as we discuss Falling In Love With Your Business Budget! Nancy Abramson is on a mission to help overwhelmed service-based business owners who once struggled with not being able to take any time off to increase their revenue, add employees, and become business owners who don't have to do it all or wait to start enjoying their lives.  After decades working crazy hours in corporate accounting and living for vacations, Nancy started a business with total time freedom to finally love her life, and created her T.H.R.I.V.E system is the foundation through which Nancy guides clients to name and claim their ideal clients, set and achieve big goals and establish healthy work/life boundaries.  Learn More About Nancy Abramson: Get Nancy‘s free book “3 Crucial Numbers you need to Measure for a THRIVING business AND more FREE TIME!” Follow Nancy Abramson on social media on LinkedIn and Facebook   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #305 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Rich Greene, 7-time Ironman Triathlete, performance expert, and business coach as we discuss How to Never Give Up on Your Goals. His IronMind Code Sales Success Formula has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. His client list includes Microsoft, Whole Foods, Target, JP Morgan Chase, CVS, Coors, The Mayo Clinic and Coca-Cola among many, many others.   He has more than 30 years of experience as a successful sales professional across a variety of industries, helping his clients sell well over 100 million dollars in business.   Seven years ago, he had a wake-up call that transformed him from an obese couch potato, whose only 6-pack was his favorite beer, to a 7-time Ironman triathlete.    In the process, Dr. Greene distilled the Ironman mindset into an elite executive training program called The IronCode that can make your success unstoppable.   Most importantly, he found his mission of helping ordinary people do extraordinary things!  Rich resides in the foothills of the beautiful California Sierra's.  Take it away Rich!   Learn More About Rich Greene: Follow Rich Greene on social media on Facebook and Twitter Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #304 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Brandon Lyons, Team USA Paralympic Athlete, Fortune 100 Assistant Director, Speaker and iFit Trainer as we discuss His Journey From Paralysis to the Paralympics. On May 24, 2014, Lyons dove into shallow water breaking his T5/T6 vertebrae and leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. Lyons quickly took on this new challenge and returned to work at EY just four months after his accident, and even completed a marathon just five months after the date of his injury.  He relocated to San Diego in 2016 to be closer to an advanced rehabilitation gym, which is where he found his passion for handcycling. He was introduced to former Ironman world champion David Bailey, and the two would ride the coast of southern California together as Bailey pushed Lyons to go faster.  In March 2017, Lyons would be invited to a tryout at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center to earn a spot in the residence program. Lyons was awarded a spot as the first handcyclist in the residence program and would relocate to Colorado Springs, Colorado exactly three years after the date of his injury on May 24, 2017. Lyons made his first national team in 2019 and continues to work for EY in Business Intelligence. Learn More About Brandon Lyons: Follow Brandon Lyons on social media on Instagram, and Facebook   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #303 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Andie Monet, A Business Strategist, Speaker, and Consultant to organizations like NASA as we discuss My Mom Abandoned me at 16 so I Started a Business. She is a Business Solutions Doctor with over 30 years of experience, helps small businesses diagnose systemic challenges in operations and finances, and customizes a treatment plan, so owners can move from fear and confusion to clarity, confidence, and a thriving business today and for the long term. Andie customizes solutions in areas of accounting and finance, operations, sales and marketing, and business development and strategy, including streamlining processes, increasing productivity, finding funding options, and building investor relations. Learn More About Andie Monet: Visit Andie's Website to get more ANDIEMONET Follow Andie Monet on social media on Instagram, and Facebook Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #302 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Michelle Mehta, a best-selling author, Tedx Speaker, and teen confidence expert as we discuss Driven To Courage on Helping Your Teen Win. You may have seen her on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, or interviewing people like Dr. Deepak Chopra and Vincente Fox, the former President of Mexico. ABC television said of Michelle, “She has overcome unthinkable obstacles and is one of the most successful teen coaches in 2020.” Yahoo Finance named her as one of “The top 11 female coaches to follow in 2021.”  She has worked with organizations like Morgan Stanley, MassMutual, and Wells Fargo. She has coached Mayors of major California cities, and celebrities like James Haven, Angelina Jolie's brother.  Michelle speaks to teens and women all over the country about overcoming peer pressure, bullying, and low self-worth by increasing their confidence to live a life they fully love and admire every single day. She will even be sharing this message soon at the US Air Force Academy. Learn More About Michelle Mehta: Visit Michelle's Website and get “The Motivate Your Teen Success Guide - 10 Secrets to Motivate Any Teen & Help Them Be Confident” michellemehta.com Follow Michelle Mehta on social media on Facebook, and Instagram Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #301 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Melissa Hughes, A TikTok Influencer, International Speaker, and Best Selling Author as we discuss When Life Turns Upside Down and You Go TIK TOK Viral. She has been booked twice on The Kelly Clarkson Show and featured for the New York Times Best Seller “Primal Scream” on NBC. She has nearly a quarter million followers on TikTok, over 9 Million “Likes”, and well over 20 million views. She has been a best selling author for “She Can Laugh: A Guide to Living Emotionally, Physically and Spiritually Well”. She will be releasing her first children's book through Dinosaur Publishing House this December. She will also be a contributing author with Matt Brauning in the book “Driven to Courage” being released soon. She has also been featured in The Sun and "Love What Matters". She's been a keynote speaker twice for The Point Church women's conference and a featured guest on their podcast. She has her bachelors in Exercise Science and is a Holistic Health Coach. She has done missionary work in Wales, UK for several years but now resides in Grand Rapids Michigan with her husband and two children. Learn More About Melissa Hughes: Visit Melissa's Website melissaleahughes Follow Melissa Hughes on social media on Instagram, and Tiktok Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #300 - Well, here we are! 300 hundred strong, but no "digital abs" here, all the real stuff ;-) This week as we celebrate the milestone of 300 episodes on the podcast, I bring in a very special guest who has never appeared even once: my wife Lola Brauning!  We talk all things relationships in business, should your spouse work with you, and we talk about our greatest conflicts of personality. Hear stories from when I was first starting our speaking 15 years ago, and how dating turned into a lifelong commitment. Plus my BRAND NEW BOOK is now available for preorder right now through July 15th! Driven To Courage shares inspiring stories from authors who have overcame incredible circumstance to be where they are today. Get it now at driventocourage.com for just $20 packed with bonuses like the ebook, audio book, a live seminar, and a special co-author gift bundle! Plus learn from me and 4-time Olympian Ruben Gonzalez on how to deal with the unexpected and come out stronger! Do you have a life or business question you want answered on the air? Submit your question at: https://mattbrauningpodcast.com. Please include your name, business, and business website or social media handles and we may feature you on an upcoming episode of The Driven Entrepreneur! (No PR please) Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Head to mattbrauningpodcast.com and hit "submit a question.  

EP #299 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Maggi Mayfield, an Actor, guitar, and parody comedian based in Austin, TX as we discuss Picking Up New Dreams. She tours nationally for festivals like "The Sno Jam Comedy Festival," "Ventura Comedy Festival," "Laugh Riot Grrrl" and "Plano Comedy Festival." She has opened for David Spade, David Koechner and hosted Craig Robinson. Her new single "Stop Saying Sorry" is an original tune with a music video that parodies a moment in the tv show "Friends" and an OK GO video.   Learn More About Maggi Mayfield: Visit Maggi's Website to get more Maggi Mayfield Follow Maggi Mayfield on social media on Instagram, and Facebook   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #298 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Linda Shively, a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, and neuroscience and mindset expert as we discuss Driven To Courage Author Linda Shively on Reclaiming Joy. Linda Shively has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, is a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, and neuroscience and mindset expert. She has presented across the country at places like the Harvard Club of Boston, the New York City Bar Association, Walmart, and Carnegie Hall. Linda has been a multiple-time guest and a host on cable television, featured in a feature-film with Winona Ryder and Jeff Daniels, and even performed at the Rose Bowl for over 90,000 people.  After healing from an abusive marriage, and navigating the diagnosis and eventual death of her 3-year-old daughter, Linda found her way to bounce back and reclaim her joy in life. Today she helps successful women defeat the dragons in their life and elevate their joy to new levels.  Linda has studied brain and mind function for over 30 years, earning a psychobiology degree from UCLA, is a certified Master Life and Executive Coach, a Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), a Master Hypnotherapist, and a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader.   Learn More About Linda Shively: Visit Linda's Website Joy-Stealing Dragons Quiz Follow Linda Shively on social media on LinkedIn, and Facebook   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #297 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Jennifer Jost, an award winning Wealth Advisor & Money Coach for professional women as we discuss Rebuilding a Life When You Lose Everything, and Everyone. She has been awarded Associate Advisor of The Year, Presidents Club & Inner Circle, which qualified her for the Million Dollar Round Table. She is a Certified Money Coach, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Certified Grief Counselor. With over 15 years experience in the financial industry as an Investment Advisor Representative, she has one of the highest levels of commitments in her field, a Fiduciary Responsibility to her clients. Honesty, integrity and ethics are the foundation of Jennifer's practice. Above all, her clients always come first and she makes money FUN! But it's through her own personal story of trials to triumph where Jennifer's real magic and power lies. 25 years ago, the unthinkable happened. She lost her 2 beautiful children in a family tragedy. On her journey from grief to reclaiming life, she found meaning in serving others and guiding women on their paths to empowerment. Her daily drive comes from honoring her kids, Nicholas and Cheri. As a volunteer grief counselor, she's developed several women's groups devoted to helping survivors of domestic violence heal and find their resilience.  She's a philanthropist and activist for women and has been the featured Keynote Speaker for STAND: a non profit organization to support women against domestic violence. Her big mission in the world is to help more women be worthy of their wealth! Learn More About Jennifer Jost: Visit her website to get more: www.jenniferjost.com www.diamondlifeplanning.com   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #296 - This week on the podcast we have a Big Announcement on my New Book! How to Deal with the Unexpected and Come Out Stronger! Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com (Please no guest recommendations here!)

EP #295 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that's right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The show format for this season is “Monday's With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Katrina Nguyen. This entrepreneur asks: “I want to speak more, and you teach how to use speaking to grow your business. But if the goal of me speaking is to promote my book and encourage selflessness, is it necessary to offer strategy sessions? Other than selling my book, I don't have a goal of increasing business revenue or growing the number of clients. ?” Matt tackles this question and more in today's episode. By the way, you can find out more about Katrina Nguyen on social media on Facebook. Do you have a life or business question you want answered on the air? Submit your question at: https://mattbrauningpodcast.com. Please include your name, business, and business website or social media handles and we may feature you on an upcoming episode of The Driven Entrepreneur!  Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com (Please no guest recommendations here!)

EP #294 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that's right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The show format for this season is “Monday's With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Mike Raber. This entrepreneur asks: “What is the best way for getting booked on different Podcasts or Stages?” Matt tackles this question and more in today's episode. By the way, you can find out more about Christine Bright on social media on LinkedIn. Do you have a life or business question you want answered on the air? Submit your question at: https://mattbrauningpodcast.com. Please include your name, business, and business website or social media handles and we may feature you on an upcoming episode of The Driven Entrepreneur!  Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com (Please no guest recommendations here!)

EP #293 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Alicia Marcus Birong, a Pediatric Life Coach, Speaker, Author as we discuss Entrepreneur Parenting: How To Win. Alicia Marcos Birong is the founder and owner of Guided Choices and ChatterGirls. She is a speaker, trainer, counselor, and life coach for men, women, and children.She has worked with adults and children for over 25 years, as a therapist, coach and counselor. With a passion for improving and empowering the lives of individuals of all ages, she has worked with children and adults for over 30 years as a life coach, therapist and hypnotherapist. Her mission is to help and empower you to create and live the life that you have only dreamed of. Alicia became interested in the transformative abilities of people and her special skills to help them, while she was executive director for a halfway house for women. Alicia continued her education and completed a Master of Counseling degree, while she was a youth minister in parish, diocesan and national positions. She was a recipient of the McHenry County Hero's Award, given to residents who have made a marked contribution to their community. She is traveling the country speaking for many different organizations, parents and children's groups she continues to build national and international organizations.More recently, Alicia has been a trainer in both fields and was the director of a hypnotherapy school that offered an exclusive children hypnosis component that she designed. She is a pioneer in the field of children mindfulness and has developed techniques that she uses and trains others. Alicia has grown ChatterGirls locally and nationally. This was created for 8-14 year old girls to create and establish a solid foundation for self-empowerment to carry them through their teenage years and beyond into adulthood. This program goes beyond the limits and boundaries of the normal public education system to assist young girls in developing life skills for becoming confident, strong young women. ChatterGirls is about Celebrating, Happy, Aspiring, Truthful, Thoughtful, Empower, Responsible Girls. And we want to spread the CHATTER to more girls. She is also the author of Changing the Chatter: Help Your Daughter Look Beyond the Mirror for Self-Esteem. Learn More About Alicia Marcus Birong: Get Alicia‘s book “Becoming an Unstoppable Mompreneur” Follow Alicia Marcus Birong on social media on Instagram, and Facebook Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!"mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #292 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Tracy Pohlmann, an award winning speaker, certified trainer,entrepreneur, and personal image expert as we discuss Building Confidence with Personal Style. She has assisted over 9,000 women in creating a stylish and professional personal image to advance their careers and attract their ideal customers. Her desire for encouraging underserved women, helping local charities and numerous outreach events has awarded her recognition from one of the largest healthcare organizations. Tracy is passionate about helping professional women discover a simple, cost-effective way to dress so they can feel great about the way they look no matter their age or shape, exude more confidence, and create an impression that makes them shine in their career. Learn More About Tracy Pohlmann: Get Tracy‘s book “Simple Style Session” Follow Tracy Pohlmann on social media on LinkedIn, and Facebook   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!"mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #291 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by John Delony, a bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show as we discuss Take Control of Your Story and Your Future with Dr. John Delony of the Ramsey Network. He has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. John's goal is to help you navigate tough decisions, improve your relationships, and believe you're worthy of being well. Learn More About John Delony: Get John‘s book “Redefining Anxiety. Also The Dr. John Delony Show Podcast” Follow John Delony on Instagram, and Facebook Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #290 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that's right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The show format for this season is “Monday's With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Christine Bright. This entrepreneur asks: “How to determine which social media platforms to invest time and money in.  I get emails daily saying how important it is to build your business and presence on social media. Of course each platform says they are the best

EP #289 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that's right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The show format for this season is “Monday's With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Margie Dunki-Jacobs. This entrepreneur asks: “What makes an entrepreneur never give up on their goals?” Matt tackles this question and more in today's episode. By the way, you can find out more about Margie Dunki-Jacobs on social media on Facebook. Do you have a life or business question you want answered on the air? Submit your question at: https://mattbrauningpodcast.com. Please include your name, business, and business website or social media handles and we may feature you on an upcoming episode of The Driven Entrepreneur!  Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com  (Please no guest recommendations here!)

EP #288 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that's right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The show format for this season is “Monday's With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Dennis Mellen. This entrepreneur asks: “What's the single most important item or items to include in your call to action?” Matt tackles this question and more in today's episode. By the way, you can find out more about Dennis Mellen on social media on LinkedIn. Do you have a life or business question you want answered on the air? Submit your question at: https://mattbrauningpodcast.com. Please include your name, business, and business website or social media handles and we may feature you on an upcoming episode of The Driven Entrepreneur!  Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com  (Please no guest recommendations here!)

EP 287 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that's right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The show format for this season is “Monday's With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Melissa Hughes. This entrepreneur asks: “What is the number one thing you wish you would have done in your first year as an entrepreneur?” Matt tackles this question and more in today's episode. By the way, you can find out more about Melissa Hughes on Tiktok @mhughes79 and get a cool gift from them called: The TikTok Viral Content Blueprint. Grab it here: https://www.melissaleahughes.com Do you have a life or business question you want answered on the air? Submit your question at: https://mattbrauningpodcast.com. Please include your name, business, and business website or social media handles and we may feature you on an upcoming episode of The Driven Entrepreneur!    Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week.   I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube     Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com     Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com   Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com  (Please no guest recommendations here!) 

EP #286 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Norma Kamali, an iconic name in fashion and is known for her innovative approach to classic, timeless style as we discuss 53 Years of Fashion Legacy! She researched and sought out immune boosting products for self care and included juices, workout classes and enlisted pioneers in this world to speak at the Wellness cafe. Today she developed the NORMALIFE brand which is built on what she learned and developed over the last 20 years for the WELLNESS CAFE. Her belief is that timeless ingredients work, are safe and sustainable. The SKINLINE is the first core collection. The concept is simple, the products are for face and body. All are massaged on to dry skin. We all feel empowered when we are our best authentic selves. Sleep, a healthy diet, and exercise are life's universal solutions for a healthy life. The outcome is a great, authentic you. Add this simple system to your healthy lifestyle and you will have found the products that always work and are your go to for feeling good and looking good.   Learn More About Norma Kamali: Get her Book "I am Invincible" Follow Norma Kamali on social media on Instagram Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Me On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube  Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com   Have a question for the show? Head to mattbrauningpodcast.com to submit your question and I may just answer your question on the air and feature your business!  

EP #285 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Chad Wildarson, the President of Pacific Capital, a fiduciary wealth advisory firm as we discuss how to Get a Money Plan and DON'T Spoil Your Kids! Chad's bestselling first book, Stress-Free Money, has been featured in Forbes's “21 Books To Read In 2021” and on NBC News and Yahoo Finance. Chad has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Inc., U.S. News & World Report, Investment News, Entrepreneur, and Financial Advisor Magazine. He lives in Southern California where he serves as elected treasurer of the City of Corona with his wife, Amber, and their five children. Learn More About Chad Wildardson: Get his Book "The Book Smart Not Spoiled" Follow Chad Wildardson on social media on LinkedIn, and Instagram   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Me On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube  Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com   Have a question for the show? Head to mattbrauningpodcast.com to submit your question and I may just answer your question on the air and feature your business!

EP #284 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Jason Matais, an author and contemporary photographer as we discuss Artists Might Just Make The Best Entrepreneurs! Jason lives and works in the Greater Seattle Area. A New York native, his photographs of nature include locations around the globe. More recently in his career, his creative focus expanded work with models. No matter the subject, Jason's work focuses on the ideas of isolation and introspection.   Learn More About Jason Matais: Visit Jason‘s Website and get his Book "The Art of Selling Art PDF - 10 Tips For Getting Your Next Art Sale" Follow Jason Matais on social media on Twitter, and Instagram Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube  Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #283 - This week on the podcast I decided to flip the script, and put myself on the hot seat! I had the chance to sit down with Dean Cain (Superman from Lois and Clark) for a TV interview on my friend Craig Duswalt's Rock Your Life TV network. Dean asks me all about the 5 Superhero mistakes every leader must avoid! As much fun as we had during this interview, the principles behind the playful segment really do hold true. As a leader in your life and your business, you must avoid these 5 mistakes: #1 - Spiderman Snafu (Hiding behind a mask) #2 - Mr. Incredible Mistake (Not trusting your team) #3 - The Ironman Illusion (Thinking you can't be vulnerable) #4 - Hectic Hulk (Letting your emotions run the show) #5 - The Superman Screwup (Not knowing your cryptonite) So I hope you not only enjoy hearing me get interviewed, (and by Superman none the less!) but take these 5 lessons and ask yourself where you may fall into one or more of these in your business or life. Don't make the mistakes these superheroes make! Be your own superhero!   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube   Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Have a question for the show? Head to mattbrauningpodcast.com to submit your question and I may just answer your question on the air and feature your business!

EP #282 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Shawn Wells, the world's leading nutritional biochemist and expert on Health Optimization as we discuss Take Back Your Health and Energy. He has formulated over 500 supplements, food, beverages, and cosmeceuticals and patented 10 novel ingredients. Shawn is a co-founder of the popular patented ingredients TeaCrine® and Dynamine®, which are featured or used in over 300 products worldwide. He has held the titles of Director of Research and Development for Dymatize Nutrition® and Chief Scientific Officer for BioTrust Nutrition®. ‍In addition, he has worked on patents on exogenous ketones, glucose tolerance agents, and more as the founding partner of the Ingenious Ingredients, LP, alongside a team of PhDs and scientists. ‍Shawn is also the CEO of Zone Halo Research, a consulting group for supplement formulations, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, and regulatory/compliance work. Shawn proudly serves on the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN) editorial board, and he has co-written a chapter on creatine in the most recent ISSN textbook Sports Nutrition and Performance Enhancing Supplements.   Learn More About Shawn Wells: Get Shawn‘s book “The ENERGY Formula” Follow Shawn Wells on Social media on Instagram, and Youtube.   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #281 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by John Delony, a bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show as we discuss Your Business IS NOT Your Identity with Ramsey Personality. He has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. John's goal is to help you navigate tough decisions, improve your relationships, and believe you're worthy of being well.   Learn More About John Delony: Get John‘s book “Redefining Anxiety. Also The Dr. John Delony Show Podcast” Follow John Delony on Instagram, and Facebook Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #280 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Ken Coleman, an America's Career Coach, the #1 national bestselling author of The Proximity Principle and nationally syndicated host of The Ken Coleman Show as we discuss How To Always Do Work You Love with Ramsey Personality. Pulling from his own personal struggles, missed opportunities and career successes, Ken helps people discover what they were born to do and provides practical steps to make their dream job a reality. The Ken Coleman Show is a caller-driven career show that helps listeners who are stuck in a job they hate or searching for something more out of their career. His latest book, From Paycheck to Purpose, releases in November. Learn More About Ken Coleman: Visit Ken‘s Website: kencoleman.com Get Ken‘s book “From Paycheck to Purpose, The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love is available right now as a pre order bundle for just $20” Follow Ken Coleman on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KenColemanShow Follow Ken Coleman on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kencoleman   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/   Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #279 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that's right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The new show format for this season will be “Monday's With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Tim Hmelar and Kitchen and Bath of Palo Alto. He asks What's your advice for developing new habits to change the trajectory of your business? Matt tackles this question and more in today's episode. By the way, you can find out more about Tim Hmelar at https://kitchenbathpaloalto.com/ How many hours a day/week do you work on average? How has being an entrepreneur affected your family life? How do you generate new ideas in your business? Matt tackles these 3 questions and more in today's episode. Plus explains why the changeup in show format. Do you have a life or business question you want answered on the air? Email the show at: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line: QUESTION Please include your name, business, and business website or social media handles and we may feature you on an upcoming episode of The Driven Entrepreneur!  Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube   Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com  

EP #278 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that's right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The new show format for this season will be “Monday's With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Dan Nguyen and Dan X Nguyen Law Office. He asks  How Do You Know When You're 3 Feet From Gold, or when to Pivot? Matt tackles this question and more in today's episode. By the way, you can find out more about Dan Nguyen at http://www.dxnguyen.com Do you have a life or business question you want answered on the air? Email the show at: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line: QUESTION Please include your name, business, and business website or social media handles and we may feature you on an upcoming episode of The Driven Entrepreneur!  Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube   Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com  

EP #277 -This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that's right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The new show format for this season will be “Monday's With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Matt's vault of commonly asked questions at speaking engagements. Here's a few interesting ones for today: How many hours a day/week do you work on average? How has being an entrepreneur affected your family life? How do you generate new ideas in your business? Matt tackles these 3 questions and more in today's episode. Plus explains why the changeup in show format. Do you have a life or business question you want answered on the air? Email the show at: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line: QUESTION Please include your name, business, and business website or social media handles and we may feature you on an upcoming episode of The Driven Entrepreneur!  Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!"mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #276 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Jill Lublin, an international speaker on the topics of Radical Influence, Publicity, Networking, Kindness and Referrals as we discuss Getting Guerrilla Publicity for your Small Business. She is the author of 4 Best Selling books including Get Noticed...Get Referrals (McGraw Hill) and co-author of Guerrilla Publicity and Networking Magic. Her latest book, Profit of Kindness went #1 in four categories. Jill is a master strategist on how to position your business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace. She is CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 25 years experience working with over 100,000 people plus national and international media. Jill teaches a virtual Publicity Crash Course, and consults and speaks all over the world. She also helps authors to create book deals with major publishers and agents, as well as obtain foreign rights deals. Visit publicitycrashcourse.com/freegift and jilllublin.com Learn More About Jill Lublin: Visit Jill‘s Website: https://jilllublin.com Get Jill‘s free book “Jill Lublin's Publicity Action Guide”: https://jilllublin.com/action-guide Follow Jill Lublin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/publicitycrashcourse Follow Jill Lublin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilllublin Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/ Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #275 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Janene Liston, an Europe's most trusted Pricing Strategist for small businesses and a Certified Pricing Professional as we discuss Is Your Pricing Model Killing Your Business. Her mission is to empower small businesses to sustainably grow their revenue and profit. By using the pricing strategies and tactics that help them confidently create, communicate and charge for the value they deliver. Watch out, her passion for pricing is contagious. Learn More About Janene Liston: Visit Janene‘s Website: https://thepricinglady.com Get Janene‘s free book “The Pricing Scorecard” here: https://thepricinglady.com/pricing-scorecard Follow Janene Liston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepricinglady Follow Janene Liston on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepricinglady Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/ Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #274 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Jeff Wald, a Startup Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, and Workforce Consultant as we discuss Is the Future of the Workforce Really Remote. He is the Founder of Work Market, an enterprise software platform that enables companies to manage freelancers (acquired by ADP). Jeff has founded several other technology companies, including Spinback, a social sharing platform (eventually purchased by salesforce.com) Jeff began his career in finance, serving as Managing Director at activist hedge fund Barington Capital Group, a Vice President at venture capital firm GlenRock and various roles in the M&A Group at JP Morgan. Jeff is an active angel investor and startup advisor, as well as serving on numerous public and private Boards of Directors. He also formerly served as an officer in the Auxiliary Unit of the New York Police Department. Jeff is the author of The Birthday Rules and The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations.  Jeff frequently speaks at conferences and in the media on startups and labor issues. Jeff holds an MBA from Harvard University and an MS and BS from Cornell University. Learn More About Jeff Wald: Visit Jeff‘s Website: https://www.jeffwald.com Follow Jeff Wald on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffreyWald Follow Jeff Wald on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwald Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/ Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #273 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Scott Edwards, a creator, entrepreneur, comedy consultant, and podcaster as we discuss The Power of Promoting. What do Jay Leno, Dana Carvey, Bob Saget, and Garry Shandling all have in common...they've all worked for Scott Edwards! As the owner of a chain of comedy clubs, he has worked with the best, and has first hand experiences to share.  Scott used his communication and entrepreneurial skills learned during those years to grow his company to 125 employees, a couple restaurants, art galleries, and even a submarine! Find out the secrets to entrepreneurship, promoting, and check out Scott's podcast "Stand Up Comedy, Your Host and EmCee!" Learn More About Scott Edwards: Visit Scott‘s Website: http://scottscomedystuff.com/ Get a copy of Scott's Book: Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one!: https://vintagevideos.podia.com/be-a-stand-up-comic Follow Scott Edwards on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laughshistory Follow Scott Edwards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sactotalent/detail/recent-activity/shares/ Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/ Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #272 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Adam Adams, a 9-Figure Real Estate Investor, Entrepreneur, and top Podcaster as we discuss How to Run Multiple Businesses and Grow Them Through Podcasts. He is also known in the real estate community as Triple A, has devoted himself to educating and inspiring investors through events, podcasts, his program, and his thriving Meetup group. In 2005, Adam took the plunge into part-time real estate investing, but it quickly became his full-time passion! Adam has partnered in many multifamily syndications both as a general partner and as a limited partner. His company, BlueSpruce Holdings, focuses on finding and managing apartment communities and allows investors to take part in the ownership, cash flow, and tax benefits passively. Adam's primary role in the company is to increase their brand and attract capital, successfully raising millions of dollars from private investors. He strives to grow his company's brand as one of the top syndication teams in the United States.  Adam has been podcasting since 2017 and currently hosts the Apartment Investing Show. Adam's podcasts are approaching 1 million downloads, and have been listened to around the world.  Adam is the founder of GrowYourShow.com where they help you get your message out to the world. Their clients are getting ranked in the top 1% on Apple Podcast and other top charts which means ONE thing:His clients have more influence than 99% of the podcasts out there. Adam says the reason most podcasters fail is a lack of marketing. Which is why his niche is to manage that critical piece so you can have more listeners, more downloads, more ratings, and more reviews. Adam has a loyal following in the real estate industry as well as the podcasting industry.  After selling his real estate podcast (He actually sold his first show... I didn't even know you could do that), he launched "The Podcast on Podcasting" which is ranked as the top podcast to help podcasters.  Learn More About Adam Adams: Visit Adam‘s website: https://growyourshow.com Get Adam‘s free book “Free Podcast Equipment Guide” here: https://growyourshow.com/pdf Follow Adam Adams on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.aaa.adams Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #271 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Jen Coffel, the CEO of Engaging Speakers, a successful business coach, a philanthropist, and a best-selling author of four books as we discuss Speak Your Way To 10x Growth. She has been featured on Inc.com, ABC News, and the Chicago Tribune. Jen has been mentored by speaking icons like Jack Canfield, Nick Vujicic, and Sandra Yancey, and has spoken on stage to over 10,000 people. Not only is Jen Coffel a successful business coach, a best-selling author with four books, and a philanthropist, but she also happens to be my business partner in one of my companies: 10x Advantage Speaking, Inc. and marketing company where we teach entrepreneurs to grow their business through story and speaking. With two decades of business experience, Jen built her first 4 businesses to 6 figures each, all in under a year and all in different industries. She has now helped over a thousand entrepreneurs build their businesses with many reaching 6-figure and 7-figure revenue. Jen has an innovative and down to earth speaking style audiences love. Her speaking topics include: “The Six-Figure Solution: Three powerful keys to turning your (online or offline) business into a profit-generating machine” and “Accelerate Your Virtual Sales: Three keys to generating endless leads and clients with virtual speaking.” In her previous career, she developed the largest team in Illinois for a billion-dollar direct sales company, personally generating over $25 million in sales and raising over $1 million in donations for nonprofits. But she is most proud of founding her own international non-profit “Handing Hope” which brings comfort and smiles to children battling cancer in twelve states and three countries around the world. Learn More About Jen Coffel: Visit Jen‘s website: https://jencoffel.com Get Jen‘s free book “9 Way To Find And Book Speaking Opportunities” here: https://engagingspeakers.com Join our 10x Advantage Speakers "Popup" Mastermind and get a Lifetime Membership FREE: https://10xadvantage.club Follow Jen Coffel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jencoffel Follow Jen Coffel on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jen.coffel https://www.facebook.com/JenCoffelCoaching https://www.facebook.com/EngagingSpeakers Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #270 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Moyra Gorski, a podcaster, wellness expert and business mentor as we discuss Is Addiction and Recovery Harder For Entrepreneurs. As a retired RN and wellness advocate, She supports women in mind, body and spirit, helps them find their voice, and takes care of themselves. During 21 years  time, she built a wellness business that generates over $1.5 million per year, and among the products she represents, many are used by Olympic athletes, on Jacque Cousteau missions, the White House. Moyra continues sharing a message of hope and health today through her podcast “Juggling The Chaos of Recovery.” Both mother and daughter have fought eating disorders and while daughter is still on her recovery journey, mom is standing on the other side with victory. Her message is that you can overcome any challenges life throws your way with a smile, and a little juggling!”  Learn More About Moyra Gorski: Check out Moyra's podcast "Juggling The Chaos of Recovery" on:  Apple, Spotify & Google Podcast. Follow Moyra Gorski on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moyragorski.shaklee Follow Moyra Gorski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greengorski/ Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/ Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #269 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Stacy Tuschl, bestselling author, speaker and founder of multiple 7-figure businesses as we discuss Scaling Beyond Your Brick and Mortar with Ease with Stacy Tuschl. She started her own business at the age of 18 in her parents' backyard and turned that company into a multi-site, multi-million dollar business she still runs today. Stacy is helping small businesses around the world get more customers in the door. The Foot Traffic Podcast now has over 1 million downloads and is frequently on the top 30 of all marketing on iTunes where she's interviewed guests like Suze Orman.  Stacy was named the 2019 Wisconsin Small Business Person of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration. Learn More About Stacy Tuschl: Visit Stacy‘s website: https://stacytuschl.com/ Get Stacy‘s free book “The Implementation Code” here: https://stacytuschl.clickfunnels.com/implementation-code-free-book4129830 Follow Stacy Tuschl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacytuschl Follow Stacy Tuschl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacytuschl Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/ Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #268 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Wally Green, celebrity table tennis pro/entertainer as we discuss From Pistols to a Ping Pong Empire Making a Difference. He grew up in a housing project in Brooklyn where gangs and violence, were a huge part of his life. Today his life, completely changed by the sport of table tennis and has represented the US in numerous International competitions across the globe.The most recent being North Korea, where he was the only westerner who dared to participate! His “Ping Pong Diplomacy!”  “I will make them love me!” He has also appeared in numerous media outlets from talk shows to tv spots to numerous newspapers and magazines. He also co founded SPiN New York. New York's premiere ping pong social club, bar, and restaurant. To know more you read about his life and Diplomacy in North Korea featured in the New York Daily News.  Learn More About Wally Green: Follow Wally Green on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Wallygreennyc/ Follow Wally Green on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wallygreennyc Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/ Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #267 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Rosie Zilinskas, Career Progression Expert, Leadership & Career Coach and Bilingual Speaker as we discuss Are Women in Companies Still Being Left Behind. She has over 28 years’ experience rising in the corporate world to become Executive Vice President in the insurance industry. She is the creator of the 19 Stages Career Formula on how to become the boss of your career. She has helped dozens of people get the promotion they’re looking for, going from stuck and frustrated to recognized and accomplished. Rosie is living proof that despite the odds, you really can have it all and move up the ladder of success to get a seat at the Table. Learn More About Rosie Zilinskas: Visit Rosie‘s website: https://www.19stages.com Get Rosie‘s "Three Simple Steps for Women in Corporate America to Stop Being Left Behind" Book here https://www.19stages.com/Resources Follow Rosie Zilinskas on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/19stages Follow Rosie Zilinskas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/19stages Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #266 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Udo Erasmus , Leader in Health and Wellness, and Founder of Udo's Choice products in Whole Foods and grocery stores around the world as we discuss Entrepreneur Burnout is Real, How to Keep Your Health. The legendary Udo Erasmus is the founder of Udo’s Choice - found in Whole Foods and other health food stores worldwide. He invented the machinery for making oils, enzymes, probiotics and more. Udo first pioneered FlaxSeed Oil and the Healthy Fats industry. Udo is an acclaimed author, speaker and expert on TOTAL SEXY HEALTH. He has an 8 step process that takes into consideration all of the elements of whole health that includes our mental health, presence and awareness, our life energy and being in harmony with nature and humanity. He has given 5,000+ live presentations on nutrition and health, 3,000+ media interviews, 1,500 staff training and traveled to 30+ countries with his message on oils, health, nature, and human nature. Udo has sold over 250,000 copies of his numerous books including Fats That Heal Fats That Kill originally published in 1993. Udo had an extremely rough childhood growing up in a war zone and living without water and electricity. In 1980, Udo got pesticide poisoning and his doctors did not know what to do to help him. Udo decided to take his health into his own hands and through deep research he made discoveries that changed the trajectory of his life and purpose. Today, Udo is a teacher at Tony Robbins events (on oils) and Deepak Chopra’s (on peace). He has keynoted an international Brain Health conference, and lectured at conferences on five continents. Udo has an extensive education in Biochemistry, Genetics and Biology and Nutrition as well as a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. His latest focus is on sustainable energy and water management, as well as healthcare based in nature and human nature, and the thirst of the heart resulting in total health.   Learn More About Udo Erasmus: Visit Udo‘s website:  https://udoerasmus.com Get Udo‘s "Your Body Needs an Oil Change" Book here https://udoerasmus.com/book-udo Follow Udo Erasmus on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/ Follow Udo Erasmus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/   Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com   Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #265 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Andie Monet, Business Strategist, Speaker, and Consultant to organizations like NASA as we discuss My Mom Abandoned me at 16 so I Started a Business.   Andie Monet, the "Take Action" Business Solutions Doctor, helps small businesses diagnose systemic challenges in business growth and finances, and customizes a treatment plan so owners can move from fear and confusion to clarity, confidence, and a thriving business today and for the long-term.   She started her first business at 16 years old to support herself, when she was abandoned by her single mother and left homeless. Now with over 30 years of experience, Andie dedicates her life to passionately supporting other small business owners to achieve their business dreams, specializing in customized financial strategies, business development, and strategic planning.   Andie has worked with multi-billion dollar companies including Monster Beverage Corporation, Monster.com, World Bank, U.S. TDA, U.S. AID, National Science Foundation, Hollywood producers and musicians, and several hundred small businesses.   A featured speaker at The Best You Expo with Les Brown and Bernardo Moya, and a mentor for Amazing Women Entrepreneurs, Andie has spoken at numerous financial literacy, entrepreneur, and small business events.   She has also been interviewed by - San Diego Woman Magazine - Amazing Women Entrepreneurs Media’s Women of Influence - Adam Torres’ Money Matters podcast - BestiesInBiz podcast - Learning from Smart People by Rob Oliver - Self Love Revolution with Jonathan Troen Learn More About Andie Monet:   Visit Andie‘s website:  http://www.andiemonet.com   Get Andie‘s "Understanding Your Roadmap For Strategic Growth" webinar here http://andiesfreegift.com   Follow Andie Monet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andie.monet.ssd   Follow Denise Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andie.monet_ssd/ Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week.   I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media:   Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning   Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/   Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/   Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com   Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP #264 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Denise Thomas , international best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and coach to parents of college-bound teens as we discuss Should an Entrepreneur's Kids go to College!   Her mission is to inspire, educate, and equip parents who take an active role in supporting their children to live a life of financial freedom. She is a 20-year homeschool veteran having homeschooled her two children from Pre-k through high school. Both attended their first-choice college on 17 scholarships exceeding $199,000, walking out of college with cash in hand.   Denise says you can keep your money &  “College doesn't have to be a DEBT sentence.”     Learn More About Denise Thomas:   Visit Denise‘s website:  https://www.getaheadoftheclass.com   Get Denise‘s Book The "Business" of Paying for College (For Business Owners) https://www.getaheadoftheclass.com/businessbook   Follow Denise Thomas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisethomasdebtfreecollege   Follow Denise Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisethomasdebtfreecollege   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week.   I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media:   Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning   Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/   Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/   Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com   Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

EP263 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Michelle Mehta, best-selling author, Tedx Speaker, and teen confidence expert as we discuss Motivating Your Entrepreneur Teen!  You may have caught her on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, or interviewing people like Dr. Deepak Chopra and Vincente Fox, the former President of Mexico. ABC television said "Michelle is one of the most successful teen coaches in 2020.” and Yahoo Finance names her as one of the top 10 female coaches to follow. She has worked with organizations like SpaceX, Wells Fargo, MassMutual, and Coca-Cola. And she has coached mayors of major California cities, and celebrities like James Haven, Angelina Jolie’s brother.  Michelle speaks to teens all over the country about overcoming peer pressure, bullying, and low self-worth by increasing their confidence to live a life they fully love and admire themselves every single day. She will even be sharing this message in the near future with the US Air Force Academy.   Learn More About Michelle Mehta:   Visit Michelle‘s website: www.michellemehta.com   Get Michelle‘s “FREE Motivate Your Teen Success Guide” http://www.michellemehta.com   Follow Michelle Mehta on Instagram: http://wwww.instagram.com/iammichellemehta   Follow Michelle Mehta on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Iammichellemehta   Whether you are new to 'The Driven Entrepreneur' podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.      Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media:   Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning   Follow Matt Brauning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/   Follow Matt Brauning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mattbrauning/   Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “Speaking of Getting Booked” This one's for anyone who wants to get booked to speak. We interview people who book and hire speakers just like you, and share all their strategies for you to get booked!" mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com   Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com