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He inherited a family legacy. Then he rebuilt it from zero to one.In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Jeevan Gnanam, a Sri Lankan entrepreneur and third-generation business leader, for an honest conversation on purpose, legacy, and what it takes to build a genuine entrepreneurial ecosystem in a country most investors overlook.Jeevan shares his early influences and the pressure of carrying a family legacy forward, reflecting on the lessons in humility and discipline he learned from his grandfather. He opens up about recognising problems and building ventures from a young age, and what it actually took to rebel against old mindsets within his own family and community in order to create new opportunities. He speaks candidly about the zero to one mindset, the importance of visualisation, and why getting others to genuinely buy into a vision is the most important skill any founder can develop.The conversation moves into Sri Lanka's evolving startup ecosystem, the unique talent and investment potential the country holds, and how artificial intelligence is giving Sri Lanka a rare opportunity to scale and innovate rapidly on the global stage. Jeevan also shares his vision for building a vibrant innovation district that brings creatives, investors and entrepreneurs together in one place, along with the personal challenges of balancing family, faith and business.This episode is a powerful reminder that legacy isn't something you simply inherit. It's something you have to earn, question, and ultimately rebuild in your own image.What we cover:Jeevan Gnanam's background and early influencesDefining success and purposeFamily legacy and the pressure of being a third-generation entrepreneurRecognising problems and building ventures from childhoodRebelling against old mindsets and creating new opportunitiesThe importance of continuous evolution in businessSri Lanka's talent and investment potentialConvincing family and community to innovateThe zero to one mindset and the power of visualisationCommunicating vision and leadership in startupsBringing entrepreneurial thinking into legacy businessesThe role of AI and Sri Lanka's tech futureBuilding a vibrant innovation districtBalancing family and business lifeThe importance of faith and purposeLearning from failure and resilienceLegacy, impact, and how Jeevan wants to be remembered"Success is fulfilling your purpose and serving others." Jeevan Gnanam"AI gives us an opportunity to scale and innovate rapidly." Jeevan Gnanam"I want to be remembered as someone who gave back and made a difference." Jeevan GnanamChapters:00:00 Introduction and Jeevan Gnanam's background02:29 Defining success and purpose04:16 Early influences and family legacy07:15 The pressure of being a third-generation entrepreneur10:40 Recognising problems and building ventures from childhood13:36 Rebelling against old mindsets and creating new opportunities16:10 The importance of continuous evolution in business17:27 Sri Lanka's talent and investment potential20:13 Convincing the family and community to innovate22:32 The zero to one mindset and visualisation27:26 Communicating vision and leadership in startups28:13 Bringing entrepreneurial thinking into legacy businesses35:28 The role of AI and Sri Lanka's tech future40:57 Building a vibrant innovation district45:11 Balancing family and business life48:27 The importance of faith and purpose49:58 Learning from failure and resilience52:52 Legacy, impact, and how Jeevan wants to be rememberedConnect with Jeevan Gnanam:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeevangnanam/#QuestForSuccess #JeevanGnanam #Entrepreneurship #SriLanka #AI #StartupEcosystem #Purpose #Innovation #Leadership #FamilyBusiness #Investment #Tech #SuccessMindset #Podcast #InspirationFollow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )

Data Consolation: Jake Tlapek on Marketing Fundamentals vs Dashboards Jake The Wizard. Author of Eight Dominoes. A brand messaging focused consultant that believes every product or service can bring meaning and purpose to market. It is our job to tell that story. My guest today is Jake Tlapek, better known as The Wizard of Marketing. Jake spent 13 years in the trenches. He built a Chicago marketing agency on a TikTok audience he started from zero, sold it, and generated over 100 million dollars for his clients along the way. He hosts the Hold My Beard podcast, and his new book is Eight Dominoes: a messaging framework that treats your marketing as a sequence of eight moves. Set them in the right order and a stranger becomes a client. Jake, welcome to the show.Links:https://www.jakethewizard.com/eight-dominoeshttps://www.instagram.com/itsjakethewizardTags:podcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Branding,Business Development,Content Marketing,Entrepreneurial Mindset,Marketing,Marketing Consulting,Marketing Strategy,Mindset,Personal BrandingSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Have you ever known an opportunity wasn't the right fit, but considered saying yes because business felt a little scarce?In this solo episode of Community, Kristina is talking about why saying no to unaligned opportunities can be one of the most important decisions you make in business.When your pipeline feels slower or money feels tighter, almost any opportunity can start to look like a good one. Kristina shares how to recognize scarcity in business, make more aligned business decisions, and protect your capacity for the opportunities you actually want.Tune in to hear:Why scarcity in business can make unaligned opportunities feel urgent.How to recognize mission, capacity, and values misalignment.The questions Kristina asks before saying yes to a new opportunity.Why every yes has an opportunity cost for your time, team, and future growth.How saying no can create capacity for better, more aligned opportunities.How to confidently say no without burning a bridge.If you're navigating a slower season or questioning whether you should take an opportunity simply because it's available, this episode will help you make decisions from alignment instead of fear.Tune into Community anywhere you get your podcasts to learn how to move through scarcity, protect your capacity, and create space for better opportunities.Mentioned in Episode:Turn your marketing into a money making machine with an experienced agency on a flat-rate model with Merit Media: https://www.meritmedia.com/servicesBuild your LinkedIn strategy with The Social Snippet's free LinkedIn Starter Pack: Get the LinkedIn Starter PackSend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina  Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

In this episode, Alex French shares the story behind building Bizzy, from having countless ideas and failed businesses to turning a simple cold brew concept into a growing national brand. He opens up about the lessons he learned from failure, the importance of solving a real consumer problem, and what it took to spend more than a decade building a business that finally reached profitability.Takeaways• Failed businesses can become some of an entrepreneur's most valuable lessons.• The best opportunities often come from identifying a real consumer problem and finding a better way to solve it.• Building a consumer brand can require years of persistence, capital, and operating through uncertainty.• Reaching profitability doesn't mean the challenges are over.• Commodity prices and tariffs can dramatically impact a business even when everything internally is being done right.• Entrepreneurship can put you into survival mode for years and have a lasting impact on how you operate.• Physical challenges can help build the mental resilience needed to navigate difficult periods.Chapters00:00 The Entrepreneurial Mindset & 20+ Bad Ideas01:11 Turning Failures Into Lessons02:04 The Business That Almost Worked03:24 Finding the Right Opportunity04:02 The Origin Story of Busy06:29 Why Cold Brew?08:48 The Bet on At-Home Coffee10:45 From Two Years of Development to 13,000 Locations11:39 Ten Years to Profitability12:27 The Brutal Reality of Scaling14:00 The Annual Fundraising Survival Cycle17:18 Living in Survival Mode20:04 Building Mental Strength Through Physical Challenges23:03 Entrepreneurship Has No Finish Line24:27 The Emergency Raise25:19 Coffee Prices, Brazil & Tariffs27:41 Fighting to Save the Business30:22 The Personal Financial Toll32:41 The Worst Year of Entrepreneurship34:53 When Everything Finally Turns Around35:16 Learning to Celebrate the Small Wins37:05 Competing Against the Giants38:39 The Truth About Coffee Roasts42:53 Why Busy Put Caffeine Front and Center44:09 The Marketing Change That Increased Sales 30%45:27 When the Right Message Changes Everything48:12 The Next Big Product Idea50:58 Building the Next Chapter of Busy57:59 Success, Identity & Entrepreneurship59:06 What Comes After 13 Years?1:00:28 The Double Espresso Shot1:01:10 Relaunching a Product That Failed1:03:18 Finding the Right Price, Pack Size & Placement1:04:17 Why Tiny Tweaks Can Change Everything1:05:39 What Kept Alex Going for 13 Years

Joe talks with Andrew Bud, founder of iProov, about how an engineer's career across mobile communications, payments, and identity led to one of the early liveness technologies for secure remote authentication. The conversation ranges from entrepreneurship and resilience to deepfakes, digital identity wallets, and why proving a real human is present is becoming central to cybersecurity.00:00 The Importance of Family and Presence03:44 Andrew Bud's Journey in Technology09:40 The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Necessity15:28 Conviction vs. Delusion in Entrepreneurship23:11 Innovating Trust: The Birth of iProve27:55 Discovering the Core Problem29:17 The Rise of Authentication Technology30:26 Deepfakes and the Evolution of Threats35:19 The Challenge of Deepfake Detection38:56 Attribution and Accountability in the Digital Age44:51 Identity as a Defense Mechanism49:22 Cybersecurity and National DefenseAffiliates➡️ OffGrid Faraday Bags: https://offgrid.co/?ref=gabzvajh➡️ OffGrid Coupon Code: JOE➡️ Unplugged Phone: https://unplugged.com/Unplugged's UP Phone - The performance you expect, with the privacy you deserve. Meet the alternative. Use Code UNFILTERED at checkout*See terms and conditions at affiliated webpages. Offers are subject to change. These are affiliated/paid promotions.Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/joseph675128Follow the Podcast on Social Media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcast

1. From Career Change to Property Investing How Lorraine went from a career in law to caring for her father and becoming an accidental property investor. How an email sent to the wrong Lorraine led her to housing vulnerable young people. 2. Learning Through Action and Experience How Lorraine and her business partner learned from mistakes while navigating property auctions. Why education is as much about building the right network and community as gaining knowledge. 3. The Influence of Family and Values How Lorraine's parents shaped her entrepreneurial spirit, generosity and belief in giving others a chance. Why she believes profit and purpose can work hand in hand. 4. Property, Dignity and Social Impact How Lorraine uses property to support people facing difficult circumstances while preserving their dignity. Why wealth building can go beyond financial independence towards impact and legacy. 5. Recognition, Purpose and Creating a Legacy How a community initiative during COVID led to Lorraine receiving The Lancelot Andrewes Medal. How PRIME helps successful women explore how they can create a bigger impact. 6. Taking Action and Finding Focus Kevin and Bimbi's reflections on Lorraine's entrepreneurial drive, risk-taking and willingness to take action. Why finding a clear focus and niche can be a powerful starting point when building something new. Key Takeaways: Wealth can be used to create opportunities for others. Experience and influence can help support people facing difficult circumstances. Entrepreneurial skills can be used to create meaningful social impact. Building a legacy can start long before you're gone. Resources: The View From My Window: Grace, Grit and Purposeful Property Lorraine Thomas on LinkedIn [BOOK] Purposeful Retirement: Find Fulfillment in Later Life WealthBuilders - Build, protect and transfer your wealth WealthBuilders Membership: Free access to guides, webinars, and community Connect with Us: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Next Steps On Your WealthBuilding Journey:   Join the WealthBuilders Facebook Community Schedule a 1:1 call with one of our team Become a member of WealthBuilders If you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review!

At 18 years old, Shawn Nelson had a crazy idea: build a beanbag so massive it could fill an entire room. That idea eventually became Lovesac, a publicly traded furniture company and major consumer brand. In this episode, Shawn joins Ilana to share the real journey behind building Lovesac, from taking risks and learning as he went to winning Richard Branson's The Rebel Billionaire and leading a company at scale. They also dive into what failure teaches us, why success never means you've “arrived,” how Shawn gets through the hardest days, and why his philosophy is to maintain top ambition with infinite patience. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 04:06 – The Idea That Started Lovesac 07:10 – Stop Talking and Start Doing 13:24 – Big Vision, Flexible Execution 17:57 – Risk, Debt & the Fear of Failure 22:36 – Winning Richard Branson's The Rebel Billionaire 29:11 – Lessons From Richard Branson & Virgin 32:07 – Why You Never Really “Arrive” 40:38 – What Failure Teaches You About Success 43:56 – Taking Lovesac Public & Leading at Scale 50:35 – How Shawn Gets Through the Hard Days 54:16 – The Reality of Entrepreneurship 56:24 – Building Your Career Safety Net & Personal Brand 1:00:59 – Lessons Shawn Wishes He Knew Earlier 1:03:27 – Top Ambition, Infinite Patience 1:05:30 – Redefining What Success Really Means 1:07:58 – Finding Your Personal “Why” 1:09:03 – The Truth Behind the Highlight Reel About Shawn Nelson Shawn Nelson is the founder and CEO of Lovesac, the publicly traded furniture company he started at just 18 years old. He is an entrepreneur, inventor, and winner of Richard Branson's The Rebel Billionaire. Shawn is also the author of Let Me Save You 25 Years: Mistakes, Miracles, and Lessons from the Lovesac Story, where he shares lessons from more than two decades of building, nearly losing, and ultimately growing Lovesac into the brand it is today. Connect with Shawn Lovesac: Lovesac.com Book & Podcast: Let Me Save You 25 Years Social: @ShawnOfLovesac Leap Academy Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a new way for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap into bigger opportunities. Get started with Ilana's free career training at leapacademy.com/training.

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In this episode, Mitch Beinhaker interviews Kayla Ihrig, a freelance writer, entrepreneur, and digital nomad who left the corporate world at 24 and built a career that allows her to work and travel around the world. Kayla shares how a difficult period in her life changed her perspective on work, success, and how she wanted to spend her time. Her journey eventually led her to freelance writing, international travel, and a fully location-independent lifestyle. The conversation explores what it really means to be a digital nomad, including how to make money remotely, reduce living expenses, find affordable accommodation, choose destinations, and deal with the uncertainty that comes with constantly moving. Kayla discusses everything from house sitting and work exchanges to long-term Airbnb discounts and geo-arbitrage. She also explains how LinkedIn helped her build her writing career and unexpectedly led to a book deal for How to Be a Digital Nomad. Takeaways Kayla left the corporate world at 24 after realizing she didn't want to spend her life waiting for weekends, vacations, or retirement. Experiencing seven deaths in one year dramatically changed Kayla's perspective on life and work. You don't have to be miserable before making a major career or lifestyle change. Freelance writing gave Kayla the flexibility to earn an income while traveling. Digital nomadism is about working while traveling—not simply living on an extended vacation. Work exchanges can help travelers reduce accommodation costs while gaining new experiences. House sitting is one of the most popular ways to find free accommodation while traveling. Geo-arbitrage allows remote workers to earn in a stronger currency while living in lower-cost countries. Southeast Asia has become a popular destination for digital nomads because of its relatively low cost of living. Choosing where to travel should depend on the experience and level of “contrast” you're looking for. Decision fatigue can become one of the hardest parts of long-term travel. Language barriers and cultural differences can create unexpected challenges even for experienced travelers. You don't need all the answers before starting something new. Entrepreneurs already have experience navigating uncertainty, making the transition into travel easier in many ways. Kayla built her freelance writing career through referrals, networking, and LinkedIn. A LinkedIn message from a publishing company eventually led to Kayla receiving a book deal. The digital nomad lifestyle has existed in some form since the early 1980s. Traveling doesn't have to be expensive if you are willing to cook, stay longer, and make strategic decisions. Monthly Airbnb stays can provide significant discounts compared with nightly bookings. Downsizing possessions can remove a psychological “security blanket” and create greater freedom. Building a nomadic lifestyle with a partner requires both people to genuinely want the lifestyle. You can apply an entrepreneur's “figure it out” mindset to travel and unfamiliar situations. The goal isn't to escape work—it's to create a lifestyle where your work supports how you want to live. Titles How to Become a Digital Nomad Without Having It All Figured Out From Corporate Life to Digital Nomad: Kayla Ihrig's Journey Around the World How Kayla Ihrig Built a Career That Lets Her Work From Anywhere The Realities of Becoming a Digital Nomad From 9-to-5 to Life on the Road Sound Bites “You don't have to be miserable to justify a grandiose change.” “You'll never have all the information.” “You need to love traveling together.” “It was holding onto a sense of control.” “The hardest thing about being on the road is decision fatigue.” “You're working half the time.” “You can make money any weird number of ways.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:07 What Is a Digital Nomad? 04:30 Kayla's Journey From Pennsylvania to Croatia 05:25 Living Without a Traditional Home Base 06:30 Can You Be a Digital Nomad With a Partner? 07:00 Traveling and Raising Kids Around the World 08:19 Teaching English and Finding Work Abroad 10:08 Leaving the Corporate World at 24 10:34 Seven Deaths That Changed Kayla's Perspective on Life 11:17 Searching for Purpose Through Work 11:46 From Nonprofit Work to the Corporate World 12:43 Kayla's Background in Marketing and Graphic Design 13:10 Why She Questioned the Traditional 9-to-5 14:35 How Tragedy Changed Her Perspective 15:02 You Don't Have to Be Miserable to Make a Change 16:43 Teaching English as a Path to Living Abroad 17:53 Overcoming the Fear of International Travel 18:38 Learning to Make Decisions Without All the Answers 19:46 Raising Children While Living Internationally 20:09 How Kayla Makes Money While Traveling 20:38 Starting a Freelance Writing Career 21:29 House Sitting and Work Exchanges 22:03 Geo-Arbitrage and Lowering Living Costs 22:31 Why Southeast Asia Is Popular With Digital Nomads 23:17 Writing for HubSpot and GoDaddy 23:53 Finding Clients Through Referrals and LinkedIn 24:06 How Kayla Landed Her Book Deal 24:34 Getting Discovered Through LinkedIn 25:16 The History of Digital Nomadism 25:28 The First Digital Nomads and Technology in the 1980s 26:06 Building a Life Around Your Passions 27:05 The Reality of Camping and Life on the Road 27:29 An Unexpected Hitchhiking Adventure 28:31 Travel Safety and Unexpected Experiences 29:57 The Hardest Part of Being a Digital Nomad 30:08 Decision Fatigue After Months of Travel 30:35 Language Barriers and Cultural Differences 31:30 The Unforgettable Goat Story 32:11 Navigating Different Languages and Dialects 32:50 Learning Practical Traveler's Spanish 34:30 Introducing How to Be a Digital Nomad 35:17 The Difference Between Being a Digital Nomad and Being on Vacation 35:40 Choosing Destinations Based on Contrast 36:38 How to Research Potential Destinations 37:43 Creative Ways to Make Money While Traveling 38:19 Building Businesses Around Unique Ideas 38:52 Learning to Accept Uncertainty 39:22 Unexpected Challenges of Living Abroad 40:18 Applying an Entrepreneurial Mindset to Travel 40:38 Finding Cheaper Ways to Book Flights 41:46 Saving Money Through Strategic Travel 42:13 Sleeping in Airports and Budget Travel 42:36 Kayla's Frugal Approach to Travel 43:02 Cooking Instead of Eating Out 44:27 Saving Money With Long-Term Airbnb Stays 44:59 Kayla's $1,000-A-Month Accommodation Benchmark 45:17 How Kayla Met Her Husband While Traveling 45:45 Building a Business and Lifestyle Together 46:11 Meeting Partners While Traveling 47:18 From Hostels to a More Comfortable Nomadic Lifestyle 48:18 What Happens to Your Possessions When You Become a Digital Nomad? 48:29 Managing Mail and Storage While Traveling 48:57 Downsizing and Letting Go of Possessions 49:18 Giving Up the “Security Blanket” of Stuff 49:54 Why the U.S. Is Currently Too Expensive for Kayla's Lifestyle 50:24 Living on a Low Daily Budget Abroad 50:50 Considering an RV or Van Lifestyle 51:23 Where to Buy How to Be a Digital Nomad 51:49 Book Release Details 52:11 Connecting With Kayla 52:59 Final Thoughts and Closing

What gives a business its soul - and how do you know when it's thriving?In this episode of Beautiful Business, Chloe Bannister and Paul Bulpitt unpack what truly shapes company culture beyond mission statements, beanbags, and team drinks.From the traps of hiring for “fit” to the emotional reality of culture drift, they explore the day-to-day behaviours that build (or break) team trust. They reflect on the differences between culture and soul, how to measure alignment, and why “family” metaphors at work often backfire.This is an honest, practical conversation for leaders who want to build cultures that last - and who understand that soul doesn't happen by accident.This Episode Covers:

Send us Fan MailOne lucky break didn't make Gene Valentino successful, but it did reveal what happens when preparation meets timing. We sat down with Gene to trace a path that starts with a working-class upbringing and a relentless work ethic, then jumps through real estate investing, insurance sales, and into a wild moment in business history: the early cellular telephone franchise lottery. Gene explains what it took to raise capital, build infrastructure on a deadline, and eventually sell the operation for life-changing money, then use that exit as seed capital for a diversified holding company.We also zoom out to what most people ignore: how politics and geopolitical events shape your wallet. From oil prices to taxes to regulation, we talk through why investors and entrepreneurs cannot afford to “stay out of politics,” even if they hate the drama. The conversation turns to today's technology trends, including the AI boom, data centers, and the way builders like Elon Musk attract both opportunity and backlash, plus what that says about incentives, culture, and long-term wealth creation.Finally, Gene shares a personal story about patriotism and civic responsibility that frames the episode's core takeaway: self-reliance is learned, and it compounds. If you're building a side hustle, thinking about investing, or trying to turn skills into ownership, you'll walk away with a clearer filter for risk, timing, and what to focus on next. Subscribe, share this with a builder in your life, and leave a review so more entrepreneurs can find the show.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSubscribe to Side Hustle City and join our Community on Facebook

Elliott Caldwell made $3.5 million in 2025. Without the strategy in this episode, he would have paid over $1 million in taxes. Instead, his bill was $160,000. Elliott is the CEO and co-founder of The Rise Collective, 13 businesses built starting from a single Airbnb tax loophole he found on YouTube in 2019. From BNB Turnkey (a done-for-you Airbnb investment service with a negative customer acquisition cost) to a nationwide property management company managing over 1,000 homes, he built all of it bootstrapped, with no private equity or VC money. In this episode we get into: - The short-term rental tax loophole that can wipe out your tax bill, and how much it actually saved him - Going from a $37,000 teaching salary to over $200,000 in his first year of sales - How a $220,000 tax bill in 2019 sent him down the rabbit hole that built his empire - Building 13 companies without a single acquisition, and how they all feed each other - Scaling ad spend without killing your pixel, and why he's in most of the ads himself - Why he protects a 9am to noon block every day, no meetings, no phone Subscribe for more real conversations with entrepreneurs building real businesses, and share this with someone who needs to hear it. Want the exact framework I use with business owners to unlock hidden profit and increase enterprise value? It's called the Value Clarity Roadmap, and it typically unlocks over $150,000 in profit. Comment ROADMAP and I'll send it to you personally. Connect with Elliott Caldwell: Website: https://elliottcaldwell.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/elliottcaldwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-caldwell-85b234141 YouTube (Successful DNA): https://youtube.com/@elliottcaldwellpodcast Recorded at Elite Podcast Studio, Tampa Bay's premier podcast facility. Premium. Polished. Powerful. Website: elitepodcaststudio.com Email: hello@elitepodcaststudio.com Instagram: instagram.com/elitepodcaststudio YouTube: youtube.com/@ElitePodcastStudio Facebook: facebook.com/elitepodcaststudio LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/elite-podcast-studio Everything about business. Nothing held back. All Business with Vince Perri is built for business owners who want straight talk about starting, scaling, and building something worth owning. New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Life in Tarpon Springs & Family 00:05:22 - BNB Turnkey Explained 00:11:05 - Overcoming a Difficult Childhood 00:16:41 - Transitioning to High-Income Sales 00:23:52 - A $220k Tax Bill & Real Estate 00:28:49 - Building a Nationwide Management Company 00:35:43 - Scaling Without Outside Capital 00:40:02 - The 13 Businesses in The Rise Collective 00:48:03 - Leadership & Ad Strategies 00:53:01 - Managing $100M+ in Revenue 00:57:07 - Entrepreneurial Mindset & Mental Health 01:02:21 - Faith & Conclusion

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail!You're the most reliable person on your team, and that reliability might be exactly what's keeping you from the next promotion. In this episode, executive and career transition coach Laura Berman Fortgang joins Bernadette to unpack the entrepreneurial mindset every corporate leader needs, and why the people who do everything right often stay stuck as the "understudy" instead of becoming the star.Laura has spent decades coaching executives and entrepreneurs through career change including work with guests on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She and Bernadette dig into why asking questions builds more real influence than giving answers, how to handle a manager who feels threatened by your visibility, and the delegation habits (especially common among women) that quietly cap a career.Laura also shares the four pillars — messaging, methodology, marketing, and managing yourself and your business that determine whether a corporate-to-entrepreneur transition actually works.What You Will Learn●      Build the entrepreneurial mindset that gets you noticed for promotion, without overstepping●      Grow your influence by asking better questions instead of giving answers●      Handle a manager who feels threatened by your initiative●      Recognize the delegation trap that keeps capable people invisible for the roles they want●      Know when you're actually ready to leave corporate and build your own business●      How to apply the four pillars — messaging, methodology, marketing, managing ●      Hear the client story of a stuck senior executive who took the reins and landed a C-suite roleKey Quote: “It's easier to find a new star than to replace the understudy.” — Laura Berman FortgangAbout the GuestLaura Berman Fortgang is an executive and career transition coach and the author of Now What? Ninety Days to a New Life Direction. Her coaching career includes work with guests on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and she has spent decades helping corporate leaders and entrepreneurs navigate promotion, career change, and business transitions. Learn more at LauraBermanFortgang.com.About BernadetteBernadette Boas is an executive leadership coach and founder of Ball of Fire Coaching, with 25+ years of corporate leadership experience — including VP and Chief Knowledge Officer roles — and 400+ executives coached across Fortune 500 and high-growth organizations.Related Episodes from our From Stuck to Leading Series:●      Episode 3 - Shed - https://balloffirecoaching.com/whats-holding-you-back/●     Episode 2 — Confront https://balloffirecoaching.com/5-inner-fears-destroying-your-leadership/●      Episode 1— Discover https://balloffirecoaching.com/from-stuck-to-leading/Leadership Gap Diagnostic: Take the free Leadership Gap Diagnostic to find out what's really holding your career back: balloffirecoaching.com/opt-inSubscribe to Shedding the Corporate B!tch on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify for a new episode every week.Support the show

Sean Reel, Executive Director of Ignite Bermuda, joins host KJ to break down why traditional startup accelerators have a fundamentally broken model and what it actually takes to help businesses survive. Over seven years, Sean has built an ecosystem that flips the standard 80% failure rate into an 80% success rate by focusing on mindset over money and skills. He shares how startup principles including MVPs, enablement coaching, and AI-powered language models are now directly relevant to mid and large-size companies forced to innovate faster than ever. The conversation spans AI panel testing, social entrepreneurship, and what it means to build great people, not just great businesses. Key Takeaways: 7:50 — What is actually killing startups that have money and skills? 8:39 — How does the enablement model differ from traditional coaching? 13:05 – When does AI-powered product testing become a viable alternative to expensive focus groups? 27:18 — Who is the real output of a high-performing accelerator? Quote of the Show (31:01):"The three things we're missing or short of is time, money, and health. Don't trade them in the wrong order." – Sean Reel Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Sean Reel:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanreelukCompany Website: http://www.ignitebermuda.com How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=disruption+%2F+interuuptionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DM me "AUDIT" to connect to learn how together we can increase your leads, revenue, and confidence in your salon business.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/jenniferjadealvarez⁠⁠⁠GRAB YOUR FREE FREEDOM CALCULATOR™ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jenniferjadealvarez.myflodesk.com/freedom-calculator⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The #1 tool to help you plan to work less BTC and into Salon CEOUnlocking Salon Growth: Profit Margins, Service Expansion & Entrepreneurial MindsetIn this episode of the Beauty Business Game Changer Podcast, Jennifer Jade Alvarez shares behind-the-scenes insights into her salon's journey, emphasizing strategic service offerings, profit growth, and the importance of mindset and faith in business success. Perfect for salon owners looking to scale, diversify, and elevate their leadership game.Key Topics:The evolution of Jennifer's salon business from solo booth renter to a thriving team of sevenFocusing on profitable services like hair extensions and head spa treatmentsStrategies for increasing profit margins in a highly competitive industryThe importance of starting small, reinvesting profits, and avoiding debt early onLaunching a proprietary hair extension line to improve margins and meet Customer demandDiversifying income streams with cranial prosthetics and other high-ticket servicesManaging inventory effectively and the significance of transparent pricingThe impact of social media and marketing in becoming the top salon for hair extensions locallyEmbracing faith and a positive mindset for entrepreneurial resilience and growthTools like Prism AI Insights for tracking marketing ROI and scaling efficientlyTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome and an overview of behind-the-scenes salon growth strategies00:30 - Jennifer's professional background and evolution as a salon owner01:56 - Transition from hairdresser to business leader and mindset shifts02:54 - Tour of the salon layout and renovation insights04:21 - The importance of avoiding debt and reinvesting profits05:46 - Building a luxury hair extension brand for higher margins06:12 - The rise of hair extensions as a major revenue driver07:09 - Challenges with large corporations sourcing extensions and maintaining quality08:06 - Finding a reliable manufacturer in China for hair extensions09:04 - Industry profit margins and how salons can improve them10:03 - Analyzing service profitability and focusing on what works11:27 - Expanding into hair loss solutions with cranial prosthetics12:26 - Celebrating the success of extension services and marketing strategies13:19 - Pivoting to head spa and other high-demand services14:17 - Investing in cranial prosthetics and client life-changing solutions15:42 - The importance of staff training, marketing, and infrastructure for new services16:37 - Managing profit margins with parts and labor models17:05 - Building better financial and inventory management systems18:02 - The journey of developing a private hair extension line19:29 - Diversifying inventory sourcing and understanding product quality20:25 - Managing cash flow with inventory and minimum order quantities21:20 - The critical role of retail sales for long-term profitability22:18 - Addressing hair loss side effects from medications like Ozempic23:16 - The potential for insurance reimbursement on cranial prosthetics24:14 - Transforming clients' confidence and lives through hair solutions25:38 - The impact of service offerings on employee and business growth26:04 - Faith, leadership, and surrendering to divine guidance in business27:28 - The power of mindset, manifestation, and trusting the process28:56 - Building resilience, overcoming challenges, and trusting in God's plan29:26 - Using tools like Prism AI Insights to optimize marketing ROI30:21 - Delegating effectively with virtual assistants and tracking customer lifetime value31:15 - Closing thoughts Resources & Links:Prism AI Insights – A proprietary platform for tracking marketing ROI and client data

Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS Emax Zirconia offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help save you valuable production time while maintaining consistent results. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out to your local Ivoclar rep today and discover how IPS Emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. But this conversation goes far beyond Matt's career. His book, The Invisible Profession, explores how the dental laboratory industry arrived at a place where technicians and laboratories are often undervalued, pushed into price competition, and expected to simply keep their heads down and produce. Matt shares his thoughts on the "million little things" that shaped the industry, the danger of becoming a "busy fool," and why laboratories need to stop competing solely on price and start becoming known for the value, expertise, and partnership they bring to the dental team. Elvis, Barb, and Matt also talk about the changing landscape of digital dentistry, AI, 3D printing, speed, service, and why the labs that embrace change and remain agile will be the ones positioned for the future. It's an honest, thought-provoking, and ultimately optimistic conversation about where the dental laboratory profession has been, where it is today, and where it can go next.Special Guest: Matt Everatt.

Recording this one from my hotel room in Singapore, cheeks hurting from smiling all day

How Exceptional Independent Practice Owners Think In this episode, Conor is joined by Dr. Erika Morrow, owner of Forsight Unique Eyewear and Eyecare in Savannah, Georgia, to explore the mindset, attitudes and beliefs that underpin exceptional independent practices. Together, they explore why the most successful practice owners never stop learning, actively seek out people who challenge their thinking and continue taking action long after others have become comfortable. If you've ever wondered how exceptional independent practice owners think differently, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you'll discover: Why the best practice owners never stop learning, even when they're already successful What separates practice owners who continue to grow year after year from those who plateau Why the most successful business owners deliberately seek out rooms that challenge their thinking How exceptional practice owners develop the mindset to take action faster, create momentum and accelerate their growth

In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward shifts the spotlight from guest interviews to a solo exploration of five transformative books that every business leader should read. This curated list includes The Psychology of Money, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Legacy, The E-Myth Revisited, and Black Box Thinking. Throughout the episode, Mark provides insightful summaries and distills key lessons from each book, correlating their wisdom with practical business applications and strategic growth.In the first segment, Mark delves into The Psychology of Money, emphasizing the behavioral aspects of financial success and the importance of mastering one's psychological relationship with wealth. Transitioning into Rich Dad, Poor Dad, he underscores the value of financial literacy and the paradigm shift from employee to investor mindset. As Mark proceeds to discuss Legacy, he reflects on the pioneering culture of the All Blacks rugby team and its implications for long-term business leadership and culture-building. With The E-Myth Revisited, he articulates the crucial transformation needed for technicians to evolve into successful business owners. Finally, Mark wraps up with Black Box Thinking, advocating for a culture of learning from failure and the immense power of marginal gains in achieving sustained success.Key Takeaways:Financial success depends more on behavior and psychology than on intelligence or analytical skills.A true understanding of assets versus liabilities can transform financial strategy and enable wealth generation.Building a strong, values-driven culture can be a significant competitive advantage.Entrepreneurs must transition from working in their business to working on their business to achieve scalable growth.Embracing failure as a learning tool can drive innovation and improvement.Resources:The Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselRich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiLegacy by James KerrThe E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. GerberBlack Box Thinking by Matthew SyedDiscover the profound insights from these influential reads by listening to the full episode. Stay connected with Business Growth Talks for more thought-provoking content that pushes the boundaries of business leadership and personal development.Support the showIf you want to watch the full video of this episode go to:https://www.youtube.com/@markhayward-BizGrowthTalksDo you want to be a guest on multiple podcasts as a service go to:www.podcastintroduction.comFind more details about the podcast and my coaching business on:www.businessgrowthtalks.comFind me onLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayw...Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mjh169183YouTube Shorts - https://www.youtube.com/@markhayward-BizGrowthTalks/shorts

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2113: Margo Aaron reflects on the years she spent planning a business she never launched, realizing that endless research and strategy had become a way to avoid the vulnerability of taking action. Her story explores the shift from seeking certainty to embracing imperfect execution, offering an honest perspective on building self-trust, learning through failure, and finally leaving the runway behind. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/entrepreneurship/shutting-down-the-food-company-i-never-started/ Quotes to ponder: "I was desperately clinging to the illusion of control I wanted people to think I was smart. I wanted to be seen as a breakout wunderkid." "To be a breakout wunderkid (whatever that means) you can't be motivated by how others perceive you. You have to be committed to The Idea." "Sell a different way. Sell again. Go to bat for the wrong idea." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay this one's a treat

Okay so I've hit record mid-thought on this one because I'm so excited I've conjured up an entire month of in-person. Three events, a trip to Singapore, VIP days in Byron. And it's got me thinking about how much events have quietly shaped my whole business.I know some of you just went "nope, click away" because hosting an event feels like the cringiest, scariest thing ever.Trust me, I thought that too. I still get scared. But I do it anyway.An hour in the room with your people does more than 100 posts ever could. I really believe that

AI is impacting every part of our lives—and we need to start paying more attention.Listen to this insightful conversation with Dr. Steven Wang, CEO of Venture for Canada, whose work sits at the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship and public policy.We discuss:How AI is transforming the workforce and traditional careersHow to prepare the next generation for an AI-driven economyWhat governments, businesses, and citizens must do to ensure AI benefits everyoneWhy entrepreneurship skills—and empathy!—offer competitive advantagesIf you're looking for strategies to future-proof your career, you don't want to miss this conversation.00:00 Preview00:59 Episode introduction03:36 About Dr. Steven Wang05:27 Steven's backstory08:16 Why AI governance matters more than AI technology11:01 What does “Responsible AI” mean?18:26 Why every young person needs an entrepreneurial mindset23:32 How can fresh graduates overcome the experience gap?28:14 Why buying a business may be smarter than launching one in the age of AI31:58 The human skills that AI cannot replace38:52 Smart ways to use AI during a job search46:27 How “reverse mentorship” can transform a workplace17:40 How to prepare young people for an AI-ubiquitous future30:42 Dr. Steven Wang's Purposeful Empathy storyEpisode #9 of Empathy in the Age of AI, a special 25-part series: https://tinyurl.com/exyw2nua CONNECT WITH STEVEN✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stwang12/ ✩ Website https://ventureforcanada.ca/✩ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/venture4canada/ CONNECT WITH ANITA✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast✩ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.socialSHOW NOTES✩ From Brain Drain to Talent Circulation: Why Canada Needs a Diaspora Strategy https://opencanada.org/from-brain-drain-to-talent-circulation-why-canada-needs-a-diaspora-strategy/✩ The Perils of Using AI to Replace Entry-Level Jobs https://hbr.org/2025/09/the-perils-of-using-ai-to-replace-entry-level-jobs Video edited by Jad Misri, Green Horizon Studio

Okay so this one's a bit of a get-it-all-off-my-chest episode  pour a cuppa and pull up a seat.In-laws gone home, school holidays started, my little one got gastro, and somewhere in all of that I just lost my spark.You know the feeling. When posting starts to feel like a chore and you're dragging yourself towards it with your whole body.And if you know me, you know discipline and consistency are basically my middle names. So this was very foreign territory.So I did something I haven't done in years. And the moment I decided to, I felt this huge pressure release.This one's for the deadly disciplined ones who don't know how to tell when the spark's gone

What happens when you walk away from a stable healthcare career to start selling window blinds?   In this episode of Franchise Secrets, George Huizinga shares the unexpected journey that led him from managing nursing homes to building Zinga's, a multi-state home shading company that's now expanding through franchising. Along the way, he reveals how relationships—not advertising—became the foundation of his growth, why he believes culture beats strategy, and how faith shaped the way he built his business.   You'll learn:   -Why George left healthcare to become an entrepreneur -How relationship marketing fueled decades of growth -The mindset shift that changed his business -How Zinga's expanded into multiple states before franchising -Why culture and leadership matter more than most entrepreneurs realize   Whether you're exploring franchise ownership, building a home service business, or looking for proven leadership principles, this episode is full of practical wisdom.   Timestamps:   00:00 Why Zinga's Was Built for Franchising 04:38 What Zinga's Actually Does 07:21 Growing Up with an Entrepreneurial Mindset 09:14 Leaving Healthcare to Start a Business 10:33 Why He Chose the Window Covering Industry 14:58 The Relationship Strategy That Fueled Growth 19:19 Scaling Beyond a One-Man Business 23:46 Why Zinga's Chose Franchising 29:28 Building a Culture People Never Want to Leave 38:05 Success Is About More Than Money  

Skate, Paint, Heal: Rewiring Trauma into Flow with Brett Ashby Contemporary Performance Artist with 20+ Years of International Practice Creating Portrait Paintings While Rolling and Exploring Human Connection Brett Ashby is a multidisciplinary artist working in painting, photography, video, sculpture, and installation, grounded in formal training and over two decades of international practice. He innovatively merges movement-driven painting with live performance, notably painting while skateboarding, to dissolve fear, balance, and synchronicity into layered, expressive works. His distinctive, gestural style unites physicality with compositional discipline, making each artwork a dynamic record of being present. Ashby's art radiates energy, vulnerability, and deep human connection, inviting the viewer to feel the resonance of body, space, and collective experience.Linkshttps://www.brettashby.com/https://www.instagram.com/brettashbyartist@brettashbyartist Tagspodcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Artist,Cancer Survivor,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneurial Mindset,Mental Health,Music Producer,Painter,Performing Arts,Trauma Recovery,Visual ArtsSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Okay so this one's deep. Think late night call with a glass of wine

What if the future belongs not to those who follow directions, but to those who can think for themselves?That's the question at the heart of this conversation with Don Wettrick — an educator, speaker, and founder of the Innovate Within movement. Long before "future-ready skills" became an educational buzzword, Don was building classrooms where students were given something rare: autonomy, purpose, and the freedom to pursue problems that actually mattered to them.In this episode, Gary and Don explore why so many entrepreneurs dislike school but love to learn, why traditional education often suppresses the very capacities students need to thrive, and why agency, adaptability, and self-directed value creation may be the most important human skills in an AI-driven world.This is a conversation about motivation, discovery, and what becomes possible when we help young people solve problems they genuinely care about.

What happens when ambitious, purpose-driven women come together to learn, connect, and elevate their brands? In this special She Believed She Could™ Podcast episode, Allison Walsh and Carolina Flores recap the unforgettable She Believed She Could Summit and Visibility Lab, sharing the transformational moments, powerful breakthroughs, and practical strategies that left attendees inspired and ready to take action. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on the summit's biggest themes—including personal branding, storytelling, public relations, podcast guesting, private podcasting, social media strategy, website development, book publishing, influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and content creation. You'll hear insights from an incredible lineup of experts who generously shared their knowledge, experience, and actionable tools to help women grow their visibility, build authority, and create greater impact through their businesses and personal brands. The episode also provides a behind-the-scenes look at Visibility Lab, where attendees received hands-on coaching, professional content creation support, brand messaging guidance, media training, and confidence-building experiences that transformed how they show up online and in their businesses. Whether you're building a personal brand, growing a business, launching a podcast, writing a book, pursuing brand partnerships, or simply looking for the confidence to step into your next level, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped with practical next steps. In This Episode You'll Learn: How to build a stronger personal brand Why visibility creates business opportunities The power of public relations and earned media How podcast guesting can grow your audience Why private podcasts are becoming a powerful marketing tool Social media strategies that build authentic communities Website essentials every entrepreneur needs How to leverage influencer marketing and brand partnerships The importance of storytelling in business growth Why confidence grows through action and implementation How strategic networking accelerates success The role of community in personal and professional growth If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain about your next step, or hesitant to put yourself out there, this conversation is your reminder that your story matters—and your next opportunity may be one courageous step away. Positioned for Partnerships™ Mini Course - Turn your platform into a revenue-generating brand opportunity—without needing a massive following. Learn how to position your brand, create a high-converting media kit, and confidently pitch partnerships so brands instantly understand your value. 

My in-laws are here for two weeks (10 hour journey, two suitcases, a million stories from my mother-in-law

What if the safest path isn't actually the most secure one?In this thought-provoking episode of Limitless MD, Dr. Vikram Raya sits down with Rohan Saxena for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, uncertainty, wealth creation, mindset, and the evolving future of physicians.Together, they unpack why more doctors are beginning to question the traditional path of medicine and explore what it really means to create freedom, ownership, and long-term security in today's rapidly changing world.Dr. Raya shares his personal journey from practicing cardiologist to entrepreneur and investor, revealing the moments that pushed him beyond the limitations of traditional medicine. From building preventive cardiology programs and functional medicine initiatives to real estate investing and coaching physicians nationwide, this episode dives into the mindset shifts required to build a life beyond the stethoscope.Rohan also shares his own unconventional journey of walking away from the “safe” path in pursuit of greater autonomy, adaptability, and control over his future — leading to a fascinating discussion on certainty, antifragility, AI, coaching, entrepreneurship, and why the most successful people learn to thrive in uncertainty instead of avoiding it.This episode is a masterclass in resourcefulness, clarity, strategic thinking, and designing a life that aligns with your vision instead of someone else's expectations.“If your desire for freedom is greater than your desire for certainty, you have to think differently.”~ Rohan SaxenaIn This Episode:Why many physicians feel trapped despite successful careersThe hidden limitations of the traditional medical pathHow entrepreneurial thinking creates more freedom and controlThe difference between active income and asset creationWhy ownership matters more than income aloneBuilding wealth through entrepreneurship, real estate, and businessHow coaching and mentorship accelerate growth and confidenceThe role of AI in business, medicine, and decision-makingWhy clarity is one of the biggest missing pieces for physiciansReverse engineering financial freedom and lifestyle designThe concept of Ikigai and finding meaningful workWhy antifragility and adaptability matter in today's economyHow to think strategically instead of emotionally about your futureAbout Rohan SaxenaRohan Saxena is a digital marketing expert and the Director of Marketing at Limitless MD, where he helps scale the company's growth, brand strategy, and physician impact initiatives.With expertise in content creation, media buying, funnel building, campaign strategy, and digital growth systems, Rohan has built over 1,000,000 organic followers across multiple brands and profitably managed more than $400,000 in advertising spend.In his first year at Limitless MD, he helped grow the company's annual revenue from approximately $700,000 to over $2,000,000 while helping expand the movement of entrepreneurial and high-performing physicians worldwide.Passionate about entrepreneurship, AI, marketing, and personal growth, Rohan brings a fresh perspective on adaptability, value creation, and building freedom in an increasingly uncertain world.Connect with Vikram:

Back to just me this week (you guys loved Michael, the DMs cracked me up

Why the best leaders treat uncertainty as a chance to learn, not a failure to avoid.Most companies are built to grow. Far fewer are built to stay true to their purpose as they do.Eric Ries is an entrepreneur, creator of the Lean Startup movement, and author of Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great. For Ries, innovation starts with a simple reality: nobody can predict the future. “If you're going to do something fundamentally new,” he says, “how are we supposed to forecast” what success will look like? Instead of relying on certainty, leaders should focus on learning. “If you cannot fail, you cannot learn.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Ries and host Matt Abrahams explore how leaders can communicate through uncertainty, turn setbacks into valuable insights, and build cultures rooted in trust. From the power of the build-measure-learn feedback loop to the importance of making “deposits” in a company's culture bank, Ries shares practical strategies for creating organizations that innovate, adapt, and stay true to their values as they grow.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Eric RiesEric's Book: IncorruptibleEp.56 Lean Messaging: How Simple Messages Really StickEp.54 Leadership and Ethics: How to Communicate Your Core Values  Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:21) - Lean Startup Fundamentals (04:03) - Business Plans vs. Reality (06:31) - Learning from Failure (08:11) - Why Companies Go Bad (10:49) - The Culture Bank (13:51) - The Final Three Questions (22:05) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Unleash your Superhuman potential with AI that meets you where you work. Learn more at superhuman.comJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

Okay so I finally dragged Michael into the studio. It's been like two or three houses ago since he was last on, and honestly every time I get him on you guys go nuts with the questions.If you don't know, Mike is my husband, my business partner, my bestie, and the back office brains behind everything I grow.We've run this business together for eight years now and people are always shocked we haven't killed each other.So we're getting into all of it. How we split our roles, how we make decisions together, the aligned client thing that took him a whole year to unlearn from corporate, our weirdly aligned money habits, and the time I found out he was sleeping on his brother's couch when we first met (I genuinely thought he'd lost all his money).It's a fun one. He's an Aquarian so just lean left of centre and you'll get his energy 

Hey guys, so I posted a carousel on Friday night breaking down my funnel and honestly the DMs have been wild.The part that shocked people the most? I sell 40+ courses every month with no ads and no launches. People just find them and buy.So I'm walking you through the whole thing in this episode.How I go from a post on Instagram to a $7 course sale to people buying again and again. The customer ladder. The Google Doc method for the mastermind. Why 72% of people actually finish my courses and come back.The mechanics are simpler than you think, and I promise 90% of you are missing step one.Come listen. I think this one's going to be useful

This week on the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson reflects on 20 of the most important business lessons he has learned over two decades of building Discover Strength. To celebrate the company's 20th anniversary, Luke steps away from exercise science and instead shares the principles that have shaped Discover Strength's culture, leadership philosophy, and long-term growth strategy.Throughout the episode, Luke breaks down practical lessons on hiring exceptional people, building a values-driven culture, creating clarity around mission and standards, focusing relentlessly on customer experience, and maintaining long-term thinking in business. Drawing inspiration from influential thinkers like Jim Collins, Luke explains how concepts such as “First Who, Then What” became foundational to the success of Discover Strength.Rather than offering trendy business hacks or fitness-industry-specific tactics, the conversation focuses on timeless principles applicable to leaders and organizations in any field. The episode is both a reflection on the journey of Discover Strength and a practical leadership guide for entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone interested in building a high-performing organization with purpose and staying power.Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

Hey guys, so I just paid a tax bill and looking at those numbers in the past I probably would've wanted to throw up in my mouth a little bit. But I've done a couple of really clever things from both a strategy and a systems perspective that have completely changed the way I look at money now.I thought I'd record this episode because I know a lot of you are heading into business expense season, and honestly even if you're not, it's so useful to hear how other entrepreneurs actually deal with their money stuff behind the scenes.Enjoy this one guys, and I'm so thrilled to have a new sponsor on board, truly such a dream company

In this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast, host Mark Ledlow is joined by Christopher Stitt, an East Coast State Department security professional focused on threat and risk assessments, recent MBA graduate, and first-time author of the leadership book "Scaling Pyramids," discussing the wins, losses, and mindset of serial entrepreneurship and networking. They highlight Mark's approach to visibility and branding through a Dallas chauffeur driving course filmed like a documentary to create social clips, market to clients and agents, and differentiate executive protection with a more corporate style, emphasizing not letting others derail a clear vision. The conversation also covers capturing industry mixers and forums for ongoing educational content, managing introversion and burnout at events (including a recurring fully clothed “bathtub” photo-op), technology and AI adoption with client privacy concerns, referral-based consulting, and speculation about heightened U.S.-Iran tensions, protests, and election/voting-system concerns.Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.KEY TAKEAWAYSInnovate boldly, even when your team pushes back. Mark invested in a film crew for his chauffeur training course despite internal resistance — the result was cinematic-quality content for branding and marketing.Let others tell your story. Rather than self-promoting, Mark had the agents in the course become the stars of the documentary, which is more authentic and compelling.Cross-pollination is a marketing strategy. Giving agents content (with your logo) for their own LinkedIn profiles builds mutual brand amplification.Referrals and relationships drive enterprise security consulting — not just name recognition. Smaller firms can compete on quality at a fraction of the price.AI is a tool, not a shortcut for sensitive data. Chris emphasizes using AI responsibly, especially when handling client information and privacy concerns.Introverts can thrive in high-visibility roles by managing energy intentionally — finding small groups within large crowds, stepping away briefly to reset.Geopolitical risk is real and escalating. The US military buildup near Iran (described as the largest since Desert Storm) signals a potential inflection point for global security professionals to monitor.Democratic systems are the safeguard. Regardless of political views, elections every four years remain the legitimate mechanism for change.QUOTES"Do not let people steer you from your vision. If you have an idea, just make it become reality. What's the worst that can happen?""You've got to innovate. You can separate yourself.""It's like being a mouse in a maze trying to find the cheese." — on entrepreneurship"I always like talking with you because it broadens my perspective and gives me the ability to see something new or different.""We're not for everybody, and that's okay with us.""It's either strike the deal or do the strike." — on Iran/Trump policy"They killed 30,000 protesters in an effort to hang onto power. That many people willing to sacrifice their lives — that shows how scared the regime is.""We still live in the greatest country in the world, regardless of who's president."Get to know more about Christopher Stitt through the link/s below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherstittcem/Check out the Scaling Pyramids (Security, Audit and Leadership Series) book.https://a.co/d/0fwAPBYdTo hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen on major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.

Fixing Revenue Growth with Tom Gersic With over 26 years in enterprise software and AI, Tom Gersic has led go-to-market strategy for some of tech's most complex deployments. This year he founded YouEx.ai — an AI-native platform designed to become the single destination for every lead a B2B sales team generates, turning pipeline chaos into revenue.Links:https://youex.ai/https://www.instagram.com/teg.312Tags:podcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AAI),Artificial Intelligence (AI),B2B Sales,Business Development,Entrepreneurial Mindset,Entrepreneurship,Founder,Internet Sales,Software as a Service (SaaS),StartupSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book At the end of a franchise training session, a newly minted franchise owner pulled Jeff Dudan aside and asked one question: "How do I get over my mental block about investing another $50,000?" That single question opened up a masterclass in entrepreneurial fear, belief, and capital strategy. In this Franchise Friday episode of the Unemployable Podcast, Jeff breaks down the three mental frameworks every business owner needs when facing a scary investment decision - whether it's $50,000 or $5 million. He shares the raw story of going $4 million in debt to buy out his partner at Vanguard Clean with zero franchisees, a $2 million disputed receivable, and zero certainty of outcome. What he did have was an unshakeable belief that he would never quit. You'll learn why business is an infinite game and why time is your greatest asset if you stay in it, how to reframe financial losses as tuition and extract compounding lessons from every setback, the self-liquidating investment test borrowed from direct-response marketing that tells you exactly whether your capital is working or sitting still, why your culture is just your organization's memory and how great companies institutionalize lessons to prevent repeated mistakes, and how to tell the difference between productive persistence and stubborn grinding that leads to broke and tired. Whether you're considering a franchise for the first time, scaling an existing business, or staring down a capital investment that scares you, this episode will give you the clarity, permission, and framework to make the decision with confidence.  https://www.youtube.com/@UNEMPLOYABLEWITHJEFFDUDAN  Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com  Jeff's Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdudan/  Jeff's Site: https://www.jeffdudan.com  #FranchiseFriday #UnemployablePodcast #JeffDudan #HomefrontBrands #FranchiseBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #FranchiseOwner #SmallBusinessAdvice #InvestmentStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book At the end of a franchise training session, a newly minted franchise owner pulled Jeff Dudan aside and asked one question: "How do I get over my mental block about investing another $50,000?" That single question opened up a masterclass in entrepreneurial fear, belief, and capital strategy. In this Franchise Friday episode of the Unemployable Podcast, Jeff breaks down the three mental frameworks every business owner needs when facing a scary investment decision - whether it's $50,000 or $5 million. He shares the raw story of going $4 million in debt to buy out his partner at Vanguard Clean with zero franchisees, a $2 million disputed receivable, and zero certainty of outcome. What he did have was an unshakeable belief that he would never quit. You'll learn why business is an infinite game and why time is your greatest asset if you stay in it, how to reframe financial losses as tuition and extract compounding lessons from every setback, the self-liquidating investment test borrowed from direct-response marketing that tells you exactly whether your capital is working or sitting still, why your culture is just your organization's memory and how great companies institutionalize lessons to prevent repeated mistakes, and how to tell the difference between productive persistence and stubborn grinding that leads to broke and tired. Whether you're considering a franchise for the first time, scaling an existing business, or staring down a capital investment that scares you, this episode will give you the clarity, permission, and framework to make the decision with confidence.  https://www.youtube.com/@UNEMPLOYABLEWITHJEFFDUDAN  Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com  Jeff's Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdudan/  Jeff's Site: https://www.jeffdudan.com  #FranchiseFriday #UnemployablePodcast #JeffDudan #HomefrontBrands #FranchiseBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #FranchiseOwner #SmallBusinessAdvice #InvestmentStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So I woke up this week and lost 150 followers overnight. Sigh…But what happened next was not what I expected at all. I did one tiny thing, took me less than five minutes, and the results genuinely shocked me.Come listen. I think this one's going to stick with you

SummaryIn this insightful interview, Jeff Amerine shares his extensive journey from military service to becoming a leading figure in startup ecosystem development. Discover practical strategies for fostering resilience, building entrepreneurial communities, and navigating the complexities of starting and growing a business in flyover states.TakeawaysResilience development through military and personal experienceBuilding entrepreneurial ecosystems in small towns and flyover statesThe importance of mentorship and community in startup successChapters00:00 Introduction to Jeff Amarine and Startup Culture12:49 The Journey of Resilience and Entrepreneurship28:21 Finding Your Unique Path in Entrepreneurship31:09 The Evolution of Startup Junkie Consulting37:10 Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Small Communities42:24 The Importance of Mentorship and Community48:31 Taking Action: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis51:19 Finding Your Path: Passion vs. ViabilityConnect with Jeff: https://startupjunkie.org/jeff-amerine/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffamerine/Credits:Hosted by Ryan RoghaarProduced by Ryan RoghaarTheme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM  The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:bit.ly/eggstunesThe Plugs:The Show: eggsthepodcast.com@eggsthepodcast on X and InstagramMike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@djontic on twitterRyan Roghaar:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar

May feels like a weird time of year. Real shit energy. Almost halfway through 2026 and you might not want to face the facts.This episode is different. I'm answering real questions from my mastermind clients - the stuff they're actually asking me in Voxer, Slack, and on our calls.If one of my clients is feeling it, I know you are too.

What does it really take to build a business that lasts nearly three decades without relying on traditional marketing? In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Pugmire, founder of ImprintCity, to unpack a journey that started with door-to-door hustling as a kid and evolved into a multi-service branding and print company serving clients across the country. Brandon shares how relationships, calculated risks, and a willingness to bet on himself shaped his success. We dig into the moments that could have ended his business, the unconventional decisions that saved it, and why he believes the future belongs to those who combine human connection with digital innovation. If you are building something long term and want to understand what actually sustains growth, this conversation delivers. In this episode, you'll learn: The intrinsic wiring of entrepreneurs and how to identify that early drive. The blueprint Brandon used to scale ImprintCity through human connection and referrals. The critical, unconventional lesson that protected his business during a market downturn. Why standard approaches to promotional products often fail and how to fix them. How to navigate high-stakes risks without compromising your long-term position. The massive shifts currently transforming the landscape of print and branding. The specific strategy for using high-quality giveaways to drive lasting brand impact. What it takes to sustain growth while maintaining the integrity of a family-owned business. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to BizNinja + Meet Brandon Pugmire 00:43 The First Signs of an Entrepreneurial Mindset 01:58 Building a Business from Scratch After College 03:05 Early Wins with Retail Stores and Embroidery 05:22 What ImprintCity Does Today 06:47 The Power of Relationships Over Marketing 08:18 How Referrals Built the Business 09:17 A Turning Point That Saved the Company 11:12 Lessons from Direct Response Marketing 13:08 Surviving Business Cycles and Client Dependency 14:33 Costly Mistakes and Lessons in Risk 16:04 Running a Family-Involved Business 17:28 Advice for the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs 18:25 Industry Trends and the Rise of AI 19:18 Competing with Amazon Through Human Connection 20:17 Big Wins and Unexpected Opportunities 21:30 Memorable Projects and Product Innovation 23:20 The Shift Toward Premium Promotional Products 25:38 Creating a Life Beyond the Business 27:19 What's Next for ImprintCity

I created six new offers in nine hours yesterday. Something is in the air.But this episode isn't about me. It's about you - especially if you're really good at what you do but nobody's buying.One of my clients hadn't sold anything in four months. Four months. Then we got ruthlessly specific about one thing, and she made $1,200 in 48 hours.Being good at your craft and being found for your craft are two completely different skills. You were only taught one of them.In this episode, I'm breaking down what we changed, the 2AM problem you're not addressing, and the one sentence that makes the right people lean in.

Jason sat down with young entrepreneur Malcolm Keith to explore how teens can develop leadership, confidence, and entrepreneurial thinking much earlier in life, long before most people ever consider that path. In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, property management growth expert Jason Hull and teen entrepreneur Malcolm Keith discuss how environment shapes mindset, why exposure matters more than pressure, and how parents can give their teenagers a powerful head start by surrounding them with the right opportunities and conversations. You'll Learn (00:00) Why Every Entrepreneur Wishes They Could Start Earlier  (00:45) Malcolm Keith's Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship  (02:00) How Environment Shapes an Entrepreneurial Mindset  (03:50) Discovering the Power of Being in the Right Rooms  (05:00) The Isolation of Young Entrepreneurs (and How He Solved It)  (06:10) Building Teen Mastermind: From Idea to Community  (07:30) Taking a Shot: Trying to Get on Funnel Hacking Live Stage  (09:00) Turning Community Into Real-World Experiences (Live Events)  (12:30) Designing Events for Growth: Community, Action, and Fun  (18:30) Advice for Parents: How to Raise Entrepreneurial Thinkers Quotables "It wasn't my parents who were directly telling me like, you need to be a business owner. This is how being an entrepreneur works. It was the people on stage that were selling me on the idea of entrepreneurship."  "If you don't ask, the answer is always no."  "I never knew it become this big and we'd be doing live events. I just created it because I wanted a friend group."  Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive Transcript Jason Hull (00:01) All right, five, four, three, two, one. Welcome everybody. I'm Jason Hull, the owner and founder of DoorGrow, the world's leading and most comprehensive coaching and consulting firm for long-term residential property management entrepreneurs. For over a decade and a half, we've brought innovative strategies and optimization to the property management industry. At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses.   We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. Now let's get into the show. All right. So today this show is going to be all about giving your teenager the headstart that you wish you had as an entrepreneur. Don't you wish you could just go back and like help yourself out. So I'm hanging out here today with Malcolm. Malcolm, welcome. Welcome, Keith.   Malcolm Keith (00:56) Hey, thank you.   Jason Hull (00:59) welcome to the show. So I'll give you a little bit of background on Malcolm. At just 17, Malcolm launched Teen Mastermind, a growing community of more than 60 teens dedicated to leadership, entrepreneurship, and building a meaningful legacy. Now 19, Malcolm has taken that vision even further by bringing the movement into the real world with Teen Mastermind Live, a three-day immersive leadership experience designed for both teens and their parents.   In a time when most conversations about young people revolve around screen addiction and disconnection and lack of direction, Malcolm represents a powerful counter narrative. As a young leader himself, he's helping teens step into confidence, develop entrepreneurial thinking and strengthen family relationships around shared purpose and growth. So Malcolm, welcome to the DoorGrow show.   Malcolm Keith (01:53) Awesome. Thank you so much. I'm excited to be here.   Jason Hull (01:56) Cool, cool. So now tell people a little bit, how did you get started doing this and how did you kind of start your little entrepreneurial journey yourself?   Malcolm Keith (02:09) Yeah, so my parents got married and opened their dojo the same year. And so I've been in the entrepreneurial world my entire life, about as long as I've been on the mats doing jujitsu. And so those two go very hand in hand in my journey. ⁓ And so I think when I was when I was nine years old is when my parents, they've been going to a mastermind for ⁓ martial arts school owners. And so they've been like, you   Jason Hull (02:17) Thank   Malcolm Keith (02:38) One parent would go while the other parent would stay home and take care of me and my little sister. But one day they were like, why are we continuing to do this? We, we homeschool and we have the ability to just take the whole family together and it kind of sucks when the family is split apart. So why don't we just, so they made a commitment to always take the whole family on every trip, on every business trip. And so we got to sit in the meeting rooms.   and learn from these entrepreneurs. At first we were like little kids just playing with our toys quietly in the corner, reading a book quietly. But ⁓ as a little kid, you're a little information sponge. And so eventually we actually started listening and taking notes. And then I think it was probably when we went to some of Russell's events, like Funnel Hacking Live and Unlock the Secrets was when I was like, this entrepreneur stuff is super cool. And it wasn't my parents who were   directly telling me like, you need to be a business owner. This is how being an entrepreneur works. It was the people on stage that, so my parents put me in these rooms where there were people on stage and they were the ones that were selling me on the idea of entrepreneurship. And so that's how, that's kind of how I got into this whole world.   Jason Hull (03:56) You had entrepreneurial parents and they put you in some amazing opportunities and rooms to be exposed to think differently. And man, that's like the best homeschool education ever, right? It's a real education that actually leads you making money instead of just being a really good employee somewhere maybe. cool. And your parents are doing, have the martial arts school and doing the martial arts thing. And do you do martial arts? ⁓   Malcolm Keith (04:08) yeah.   Yeah, I've been doing   it since I I learned how to walk and talk on the mats. So I've been, yeah, whole life.   Jason Hull (04:26) Yeah, okay. So   right. I mean, don't let the glasses fool you. This guy could probably kick your butt. So, all right. So very cool. So Malcolm, and you've been doing this mastermind, you've got this event coming up. So tell people about like, why did you decide to start this and get this thing going?   Malcolm Keith (04:47) Yeah, so I've been going to these, like, there's been, we've been going to Russell's events for a while and I would sometimes meet a couple of the teens there. ⁓ There'd be occasionally a few teens, but we would never stay connected. And ⁓ as I was homeschooled, we were part of kind of a co-op. And so I still had like classmates that I would meet with every week and it was great.   But every time I'd come back home from these events, I'd come back to class and talk with my classmates there. And they just didn't understand it, this whole world of entrepreneurship and being a business owner and having a big vision and actually knowing that you can achieve it. so they didn't get exposed to that world ⁓ the same way that I did. And so ⁓ that felt a bit isolating. ⁓   Jason Hull (05:32) Yeah.   Yeah, yeah.   Malcolm Keith (05:44) It was at like, I think it was Unlock   the Secrets that I saw that, there are actually other teens that ⁓ are not only interested, but doing business already. But then I kept going to those events and we would never stay connected. ⁓ And so eventually it was ⁓ Unlock the Secrets in Paradise in 2024. And I realized, and I made the decision like, okay, this time is going to be different.   Jason Hull (06:01) Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (06:13) I'm going to make a Discord server and invite all the teams that I meet there. And we're just going to make a commitment to stay connected. Then we had, so I invited everybody there that I had met. We did our own little like in-person mastermind ⁓ during like one of the off sessions during the event, which is super fun. And then ⁓ one of us had the idea to start doing a call every week. So that's how that started happening. We could stay connected, keep each other updated on.   what we're all doing with our businesses. And that's how that started. Eventually the idea came along to, ⁓ we had this idea to try to get on the FHL 10 stage. And it's crazy idea, like, cause only the best of the best get on that stage. But.   Jason Hull (06:44) Yeah.   So   let's pause for a second. So I wanna explain to people listening. So he's mentioning Russell. We're talking about Russell Brunson. He's like the sort of the founder of ClickFunnels and brilliant entrepreneur, probably one of the greatest marketing minds ⁓ period of this generation. And ⁓ that's how we met you and your parents is we're in Russell Brunson's inner circle. ⁓   which is not an inexpensive thing to be part of. So getting access to that as a teenager is pretty amazing. So really awesome. And you were wanting to get on stage at Funnel Hacking Live, which was like this massive event. I think they have like sometimes 5,000, 6,000 people at these conferences, these events. And you're like, how can we maybe get on stage at this event as teenagers? So I love it. All right, so continue.   Malcolm Keith (07:53) Yeah, biggest marketing business event   like ever. So rock concert for entrepreneurs. ⁓ So we had this idea, what if we try to get on stage? It's probably not going to happen, but you might as well try. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. So, yeah, we put together a video made sure to include as many little like nods to all the stuff that Russell says to show that you actually listen to him. ⁓ And he really appreciated it. He said that   Jason Hull (07:59) Yeah.   Right, yeah.   Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (08:24) The lineup for the main stage was already chosen like a while before we had sent the video. But they were doing this new thing called round tables while actually bringing it back to this last event. So it was like 60 round tables each hosted by a high level entrepreneur. And they're like, maybe we can try to give you one of these round tables, which ended up being way better because we can actually talk directly to the other teens who came to that event, which there are a ton, which is   Jason Hull (08:30) I'm sure.   Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (08:53) So   cool to see. So we did that. And the team mastermind grew a lot after that event. was, I think, we were able to get our own separate room during that event. They were able to give one to us. And we had just our own in-person mastermind during FHL with 20 or more teens all in the room talking about our goals for the next 10 years.   Jason Hull (09:11) Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (09:23) and figuring out like what are the things that we're going to do today and this next week after we come back home that's actually going to bring us closer to those goals. So that was that was super fun.   Jason Hull (09:24) That's awesome.   Yeah.   Yeah, that's really cool. So ⁓ you're 19th over, right? What happens to this teen mastermind when you're not a teenager? Like that's within the next year.   Malcolm Keith (09:40) I am, yes.   Yeah, that's been something that I've been thinking about almost since the inception of it. Although at the beginning of it, I never knew it become this big and we'd be doing live events. Like I just created it because I wanted a friend group. ⁓ But they're like, this is super valuable. You got to monetize it. And so that took me a while to do that, ⁓ to kind of get over that block of like, I don't want to charge people who are my friends for something that I created.   Jason Hull (09:54) Sure, yeah.   Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (10:17) as a community, ⁓ but they were telling me like, it is super valuable and people value it more if you actually do charge money for it. Attention, yep, exactly. So I finally did that and that immediately started to grow the team mastermind. And then they were asking for live events. And so we're like, okay, yeah, we should do a live event just for our group. ⁓   Jason Hull (10:25) Yeah, like Russell says, when people pay, they pay attention.   Malcolm Keith (10:44) because there's   Jason Hull (10:44) Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (10:45) people, not just, a lot of them at the start were from Russell's Circles, going to Funnel Hacking Live together, but then there were teens from other places as well. And so we needed one kind of ⁓ our own place to all get together. So that's how the live event came about. ⁓ And I started with something else. I totally forgot. went off.   Jason Hull (11:05) Well, yeah,   it's ideas like what comes next? are you going to keep doing this? I mean, I imagine you could keep doing it, but you you're about to turn 20, so you're not a teen. But that's the main thing, can't run the team mastermind, but at some point you might be like, my friend group's getting a little young here, so.   Malcolm Keith (11:08) Yeah.   Yeah, so I got another year left.   Yeah, I mean, the thing is, the friends that are in there right now, ⁓ they're all growing up to. And so I think once all of those people quote unquote age out as well, I'll always have like my own inner circle of people that are similar to my age. We won't always all be teens, but we'll all be around the same distance apart. And so I think there'll be a mastermind afterwards, but   Jason Hull (11:39) Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (11:53) I'll always be part of the Teen Mastermind in some way, maybe not in the same role that I am right now. ⁓ I'm the person that's just a couple of steps ahead. ⁓   Jason Hull (12:06) Yeah. Well,   maybe you pick a teenager to kind of head it up or maybe they vote or something, but then you've got, you, give them the IP, you set up the frameworks, you help them know this, how to run the events. can ask you for guidance and you're always going to be a step ahead. know, so.   Malcolm Keith (12:23) Yeah, so that's, that was a really cool part of the mastermind was that it was created by a team and led by a team for teens. And so I always wanted to keep it that way. ⁓ and a couple of the teens in the group have kind of stepped up and become their own leaders in the group. and so I've been, ⁓ recruiting them a little bit here and there, and it's been really awesome so far. And so that's, ⁓   Jason Hull (12:34) Yeah.   Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (12:52) That's working out a lot.   Jason Hull (12:54) Right. Yeah. Now you're like Willy Wonka and you're just trying to find Charlie at the, who do I give the golden ticket to and teach them the ways and let them run this place. All right. So really cool. So what are some of the things that happen at the, at the event that you're gearing up?   Malcolm Keith (13:01) Yep.   Yeah, so   the idea first came, let's see, that's actually, okay, I'll save that. There's the grand finale part, which is my favorite and kind of the first idea that came about. ⁓ But so at the event, ⁓ I'm going to take pieces of previous events that I had been to the things that I really liked and implement them, but also look at the things that I, you know,   didn't like as much or things that I think could be improved and kind of take that into it. And so the whole event is built around community implementation and fun. At a lot of events, you know, if it's the event of like thousands of people, you can't really do this. But if it's an event of maybe a hundred or less, then you could very easily as the host, make sure that everybody knows each other. And so we start the event with   Jason Hull (13:52) Okay.   Yeah.   Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (14:10) having all the families introduce each other or introduce themselves so that everyone kind of knows like who it is that they're actually sitting next to because it's like to be at an event and have no clue who the person who the how cool the person in the chair to the right of you is. So that's how we start it. And then we love the walk and talks. Russell does that with Inner Circle. ⁓ Walk and talks are amazing. So we do that between every speaker and then. ⁓   Jason Hull (14:26) Right, yeah.   Okay.   Malcolm Keith (14:39) All of the, everybody sat at a round table and that's very specific because, ⁓ means that everybody is kind of grouped together and they get to talk, you know, across from each other instead of like talking all the way over to the table there, they're ⁓ sitting around and that automatically like subconsciously creates that sense of community. ⁓ so everything is built around that creating opportunities.   for people to have conversations. And then implementation, we want to make sure that the teens aren't just sitting there in a room having speakers just talk at them for hours. ⁓ We make sure that all those speakers have something like some kind of workshop and the teens are doing something active. And you learn more that way and you actually get stuff done during the event. And you can take that momentum with you back home.   Jason Hull (15:32) Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (15:36) and continue on from there. So many events give you a ton of ideas, but you're like, have no clue what to do when you get back home.   Jason Hull (15:45) Yeah, I got it. Some people call that experiential learning instead of just, you know, sitting there and listening the whole time and then eventually zoning out, making sure that I like the walk and talks. I like that there's this experiential learning where you're taking action, each of the speakers, it sounds like a challenge to do like get people to do something or implement something. So.   Malcolm Keith (16:07) Yeah, so we're super intentional about that. And then fun, of course. I think that's the most important because if I really do any of this, if it isn't fun along the way, entrepreneurship should be fun.   Jason Hull (16:21) Yeah, business owners, don't think of that a lot. Entrepreneurs are like, wait, like, let's make money. But yeah, but fun is nice, right? So how do you make it fun? Maybe you can teach the grownup here how to how to be more fun. So.   Malcolm Keith (16:31) So again, all the speakers are.   Yeah, the, mean, every speaker and all the workshops are meant to be fun. ⁓ and then we also have, excursion, like a special trip that we do for each day. So the first one is usually something kind of unique to the area for the one we did here in Oregon. ⁓ we went to wildlife safari, which I sometimes call it a zoo, but it's way more than that. It's, it is like an actual safari. we did like a bus tour and got to see a bunch of, ⁓ cool animals.   Jason Hull (17:01) Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (17:05) ⁓ in Arizona, we went to, ⁓ a like super car show, which is super fun. And then for this next event in Illinois, we'll be going like a ⁓ hiking trip and seeing some of the cool scenery there. So that's what we do for the first day, something kind of unique to the area that we go to. ⁓ on day two, we do jujitsu and so bringing my family's business routes there. ⁓ and there's.   Jason Hull (17:13) Nice.   Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (17:35) As my dad always says, jujitsu is a metaphor for pretty much everything. ⁓ It's constantly in the cars, what we talk about is how does jujitsu relate.   Jason Hull (17:40) Right.   Is this   Brazilian jujitsu or jujitsu or are you like throwing people like what are doing during the   Malcolm Keith (17:52) No, we usually teach like some basic self-defense stuff. So, wrist grab escapes, and then we do kind of more of what you would see if you actually watched a Jujutsu match, which is kind of like the grappling on the ground, ⁓ like a trap and roll. If someone's sitting on top of you, how to like get them over and escape. ⁓ So, some of the basic stuff like that.   Jason Hull (18:08) Mm-hmm.   Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (18:19) No throws and stuff. You need to learn how to fall first before you can throw. so yeah. Yeah.   Jason Hull (18:23) Sure, yeah, Breakfall, yeah, got   it. So like mount, guard. Okay, got it, okay. And these are with parents and kids?   Malcolm Keith (18:30) Mm-hmm. Yeah, that all that kind of stuff   Yes, so the whole event is supposed to be not just for teens, but for the whole family, because that's how our family does it. We always go together and we want to continue to be that example and start to like influence that mindset in other families to be a family together. so ⁓ and the jujitsu really helps with that. A lot of the like most successful students in ⁓ our dojo are families that all do it together. ⁓   Jason Hull (19:07) I see. Okay, got   it. So when you're doing the second day, and is it just two days?   Malcolm Keith (19:14) And then we have a final third day and we end the event with the Teenpreneur Ball. And that's an opportunity for all the teens, the whole family to ⁓ dress nice, dress fancy, which is very rare nowadays, especially for kids and teens. ⁓ And so I wanted to provide that opportunity to dress nice and fancy. We have a dinner and so that gives us an opportunity to learn about.   Jason Hull (19:16) Third day.   Malcolm Keith (19:43) like table etiquette, and then we do English dancing. So have you ever seen like pride and prejudice that movie? Okay. Yeah. Yeah. So big. Yeah. Big rows of, ⁓ of dance of, yeah, dancing. They all dance together.   Jason Hull (19:51) I think I know what you're talking about, where they're like all kind of doing their thing in circle and like turning.   like ancient   English line dancing or something. Okay. Okay. Yeah. All right. Cool. So a little teenpreneur ball.   Malcolm Keith (20:06) Yeah, I think it's called English country dancing, but yeah, I just call it English dancing. yeah. So and that's   yeah, so and that's our grand finale and the teens and the parents especially actually really love it.   Jason Hull (20:21) Yeah, okay. Yeah, you have an excuse to dress nice and dance with each other. all right. Yeah, I love it. That sounds, it sounds like fun. So, sounds really cool. So when is your, when's your next one?   Malcolm Keith (20:28) Yeah.   Our next one is April 30th to May 2nd in Marion, Illinois.   Jason Hull (20:39) April 30th   to May 2nd.   Sorry, what were you saying?   Malcolm Keith (20:45) It'll be in Marion, Illinois.   Jason Hull (20:50) Cool. How do you pick the locations?   Malcolm Keith (20:53) well, the first location that's where we live, we had a couple of members in Arizona and they were like really adamant about like, Scottsdale is amazing. So we went there and then a couple of our founding members who've been just so supportive since the beginning are in Illinois. So they're, they've been a huge help.   Jason Hull (20:56) Yep.   ⁓   got it. So you've got some boots on the ground in each area assisting you.   Malcolm Keith (21:16) yeah, yeah, it's, I'm   so grateful for, yeah, the patents. They are awesome.   Jason Hull (21:21) Yeah, very cool. Well, hey, Malcolm, really awesome. As adults, we love seeing this, ⁓ seeing the youth doing cool stuff like this. It's inspiring. And there's probably a lot of entrepreneurs listening to this. They're man, I wish my kid would just stop playing video games and be more like me and be more entrepreneurial. But sometimes kids are not entrepreneurial like their parents are. So.   they might feel like forcing them into this. So what would you say to some of those parents that might be trying to push their kid into being an entrepreneur and maybe the kids like, this isn't my thing.   Malcolm Keith (21:58) Yeah, I'd say my parents didn't necessarily push me. They just put me in the rooms where I learned that that was a path that was available to me. And I think that's the most important because the school system, I mean, it's a fact at this point. It is designed for the employee path. That's just a straight fact. Yeah, but and so there was no yeah, there's no teaching of the entrepreneurial way.   Jason Hull (22:09) Yeah.   Right. It makes good employees. Good factory worker.   Malcolm Keith (22:27) And so, and I totally agree that not everybody is built to be an entrepreneur, not everybody's built to be an employee either. And so having that option ⁓ just allows for your team to make a choice and to make an educated choice. And that's what, that's kind of what it's all about is giving them that opportunity and it's up to them whether or not they take it. ⁓ But there are so many lessons from entrepreneurship anyway that can apply to the ⁓   Jason Hull (22:31) Yeah.   Malcolm Keith (22:57) employee path anyway.   Jason Hull (22:59) Yeah, cool. Well, Malcolm, I really appreciate you being here on the DoorGrowth show. How can people find out about the Teen Mastermind, this event, and connect with you?   Malcolm Keith (23:11) Yeah, the best place ⁓ probably for the event would be teammastermylive.com.   Jason Hull (23:17) teenmastermindlive.com. Cool. So if you're a parent listening to this and you're like, man, I got a teenager and they might be interested in this and this sounds cool. Maybe this would be exciting for them. Then go check out teenmastermind. That's what it is, teenmastermind.com. Live. Okay, teenmastermindlive.com. Cool. Malcolm, thanks for coming here on the DoorGro show and hanging out with me for a bit. Keep going. Excited to see what you do next as you move into.   Malcolm Keith (23:33) Yeah.   Jason Hull (23:46) adulthood outside of being just a teenager, right? So very cool. All right. I've got a whining dog here in my office, so it might be time to go. for those, if you're a property management business owner and you enjoyed this episode, if you've ever felt stuck or stagnant and you want to take your property management business to the next level, reach out to us at door, go.com for free training on how to get unlimited free leads. Text the word leads to five one two six four eight four six zero eight.   Also join our free Facebook community just for property management business owners at doorgro club.com. And if you want tips, tricks, ideas to learn about our offers, subscribe to our newsletter by going to doorgro.com slash subscribe. 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