The Restaurant Strategy podcast is dedicated helping independent restaurant owners increase the profitability of their restaurants. Hosted by industry expert, Chip Klose, the focus is split between operations and marketing... two episodes every single week. What would your life look like if your restaurant could deliver consistent, predictable 20% returns?
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An award winning daily podcast, John Lee Dumas interviews the most successful and inspiring Entrepreneurs 7-days a week to bring you the top business strategies. Entrepreneurs On Fire has over 175 million listens and 4500+ episodes. JLD has turned Entrepreneurs On Fire into a media empire that has generated over 7-figures of NET annual revenue 12-years running. For all the resources, visit EOFire.com.
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The talks from the researchers in the field of infectious diseases. The podcast is hosted by South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (STCEID).
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Beyond the Book - The Real Truth How Authors Become Millionaires with Natasa Denman
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18:35Natasa Denman is a 15-time author, mentor, and founder of Ultimate 48 Hour Author. She’s helped 950 plus solopreneurs publish over 1300 books, transforming lives and businesses. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Write the book before you're ready. 2. Book sales won’t make you rich. Leverage will. 3. Build your business to fund your freedom. Invest profits to cr…
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What Makes a Great Franchisor with Jennifer Striepling
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44:33#457 - What Makes a Great Franchisor with Jennifer Striepling ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands. VISIT: https://www.torkusa.com/your…
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HR Overwhelm to Impact: Why Less Tech Actually Drives Better Results for SMBs with Simon De Baene
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22:00Simon De Baene is the visionary Co-founder and CEO of Workleap, a leading software company that makes work simpler for more than 20,000 companies in over 100 countries. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Simplicity scales - companies that focus on fewer, purpose-built tools run leaner, faster, and smarter. 2. Most HR tools promise value but are underutilized and…
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Intentionality - Get on Your Path with Finnian Kelly: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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22:09From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Finnian Kelly is a world-renowned speaker on Intentionality, a philosophy and lifestyle that helps ever…
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The Entrepreneurial Secret Weapon with Russ Yeager: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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27:40From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. From chubby kid to top body transformation specialist, Russ Yeager and his team have helped thousands o…
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Helping Ukraine's Most Vulnerable In Wartime with Mark Davis: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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33:13From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Mark Davis is an American director at AbundanceInternational.org, a US non-profit, bring life-giving ai…
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Email and SMS Marketing That Actually Drives Revenue
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23:40#456 - Email and SMS Marketing That Actually Drives Revenue ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: INKIND To the over 1,800…
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Drew Davis has cerebral palsy, he turned his passion for hot sauce into Crippling Hot Sauce at just 16. What started as a school project became a thriving business, selling over 500,000 bottles in its first year. A portion of sales supports cerebral palsy research, we're proving that IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Humor and hustle are …
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How to Be a More Thoughtful Leader with Mindy Gibbins-Klein
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21:07Mindy Gibbins-Klein supports entrepreneurs to write great books and become thoughtful leaders. Author of 15 books, she’s delivered two TEDx talks and coached 50,000 plus leaders in 18 countries. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. True leadership requires not just thinking, but thoughtful thinking - with intention and care for the audience. 2. Time for reflection…
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How Danny Flood Launched a Global Movement from a Mountain Village in Nepal
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20:33Danny Flood is a nomadic entrepreneur and founder of Nomad Basecamp Nepal - a summit and coliving experience that brings nomads, online workers, and entrepreneurs together to connect, grow, and create with purpose Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You get to define success. Don’t play by someone else’s rules - set your own game and win on your terms. 2. Great t…
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The AI Revolution: 10 Ways Smart Restaurants Are Crushing It In 2025
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19:03#455 - The AI Revolution: 10 Ways Smart Restaurants Are Crushing It In 2025 ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands. VISIT: https://www.to…
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How to Succeed as an Outsider in Your Industry with Rich Thomson
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22:12Rich Thomson, Founder and CEO of Dreamliner Luxury Coaches, expanded from 12 buses to the nation's largest entertainment logistics company, serving A-list artists like Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Drake, and more. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You can find the right people by finding the right leader in each group and build trust with them. 2. Team is important s…
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Breaking Down the 1,462% Growth of Stephanie Pipkin with Clay Clark: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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53:33From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Clay is a frequent EOFire guest, former United States Small Business Administration Entrepreneur of the…
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How Blockchain is Improving Internet Connectivity and Networking for Businesses with Domas Povilauskas: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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23:47From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Domas Povilauskas co-founded and successfully exited a fast-growing SaaS startup. His understanding of …
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Thinking About Writing a Book with Ken Rusk: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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19:12From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Ken Rusk specializes in mentoring and has coached hundreds of young people in areas such as short-, mid…
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The Connection Between Marketing and Culture (ENCORE)
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19:22#454 - The Connection Between Marketing and Culture (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and pu…
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How to Buy a Profitable Business that Cash Flows Over $500K Per Year Even if You Never Bought a Business Before with Leo Landaverde
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26:04Leo Landaverde helps people get out of the rat race by buying profitable businesses. His students have bought 50M in businesses in the last 12 months. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The 4 pillars of Business Acquisition Mastery are Buy Box, Deal Flow, Deal Analysis Mastery and Deal Team. 2. A private equity is an ecosystem and there is no way anybody can buy…
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How To Nail Every YouTube Video (Even If It's Your First!) with Amy Landino
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25:38Amy Landino is a high-performance brand coach turning personalities into 7-figure thought leaders. She is an award-winning YouTube creator and 3-time author, including her global bestseller Good Morning, Good Life. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Long-form YouTube videos still win in a short-form world, if you use the right strategy. 2. A strong personal bran…
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From Hustle to Passive Income: Why Entrepreneurs Need to Invest in Commercial Real Estate with Wayne Courreges III
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26:06Wayne Courreges III is passionate about helping busy professionals build generational wealth by offering the opportunity to passively invest in commercial real estate syndications. His company, CREI Partners currently has over 50 million in assets under management in Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. In real estate, success is not…
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Jon Taffer Drops By to Talk Profitability (ENCORE)
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36:37#453 - Jon Taffer Drops By to Talk Profitability (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TIME FORGE TIME FORGE provides labor management for efficient teams. Recruit, retain, and manage your talent with a powerful piece of software. VISIT: https://timeforge.com/RestaurantStrategy/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POP…
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How to Sell Anything: The Art of Timing, AI, and Authentic Sales with Ben Swart
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How to Build a Multi-million Dollar Business by Developing Brand Loyalty with Andy Schreiber: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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25:05From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Andy Schreiber is co-founder of Pure Vitamin Club, Pure Coffee Club, and NSNG Foods, along with his bus…
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The Fastest Way to Make Money Investing in Real Estate with Zackary C. Boothe: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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22:31From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Just a few years ago, Zackary Boothe was a window cleaner. Although he achieved success with his window…
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How to Manage Through a Crisis with Joe Marinucci: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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23:33From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Joe Marinucci is the Co-Founder and CEO of the award-winning, digital performance advertising company D…
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#452 - Who Needs a Restaurant Anyway? ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the sea…
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The Art of Intentional Business Development with Mark Jamnik
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20:59Mark Jamnik creates art with intention, called Subliminal Story Art, author of Look at What’s Inside and co-founder of Kindred, advising professional services firms on a proven Business Development Framework. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Business success is about your growth and who you are becoming in the process. 2. Systems equals integrity and systems a…
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Profits with Purpose: How to build a $300M+ Real Estate Fund That’s Changing Communities with Samuel Sells
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19:38Samuel Sells, a retired Air Force officer, is a visionary CEO, investor, and social impact entrepreneur who went from 30k in the bank to creating a 300M Impact fund set to acqui 1B in affordable housing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Its not just about the money, its about value and meaning that we become successful. 2. There are two things to raise capital…
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Conscious Leadership & Psychedelics with Paul F. Austin
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22:15Paul F. Austin, founder of Third Wave and Psychedelic Coaching Institute, coaches elite leaders - CEOs, founders, and executives - on integrating psychedelics with conscious leadership for peak performance, problem solving, and tangible transformation. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The biggest opportunities are found in not playing by the rules but in rewri…
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#451 - Eight Hacks for Operational Efficiency ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TIME FORGE TIME FORGE provides labor management for efficient teams. Recruit, retain, and manage your talent with a powerful piece of software. VISIT: https://timeforge.com/RestaurantStrategy/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’…
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De-Risking the AI Economy with Franchising with Cliff Nonnenmacher
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28:45Franchise expert and serial entrepreneur Cliff Nonnenmacher built businesses from Wall Street to Main Street - now helping others find financial freedom through practical, proven franchise guidance. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Franchising is your hedge against AI. While AI disrupts millions of jobs, physical service-based franchises offer resilience and o…
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3 Levers to Double Revenue with Simon Severino: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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25:14From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Simon helps business owners in SaaS and services run their company more effectively, which results in s…
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Why Smart Money Is Moving Into Non-Food Franchises in 2025 with Jon Ostenson
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21:57Jon Ostenson is a top 1 percent Franchise Broker, Consultant, Investor, and Author of the book 'Non-Food Franchising'. Jon is CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc 5000 company. draws on his experience as a former Inc. Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in serving his clients. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Non-sexy is the new sexy. The best franc…
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Franchising: The Understated Path to Entrepreneurship with Alex Smereczniak
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27:40Alex Smereczniak is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Franzy, making franchise ownership more accessible. Built 2ULaundry & LaundroLab, selling 100 plus franchises. Passionate about helping others take big swings in business and life. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don’t need to start with passion to become successful-obsession, commitment, and consistenc…
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The Keys to Successfully Marketing Your Restaurant (ENCORE)
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28:38#450 - The Keys to Successfully Marketing Your Restaurant (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: INKIND To the ove…
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The Franchise Formula: Turning Your Business Into A Brand Empire with Scott Marr and Megan Taylor
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25:52Scott Marr, franchising titan and Founding Principal of Franchise Altitude, has built nationally recognized brands and helps entrepreneurs scale theirs with proven strategies, industry insight, and access to growth capital. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success isn't about doing more - it's about doing fewer things better through ruthless prioritization. 2.…
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Mastering the Digital Game of Business and Money with Ted McGrath
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22:45Ted McGrath helps entrepreneurs master the digital game of business and money. He has a passion for sharing, speaking, and performing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The No.1 key in speaking and communicating is storytelling. 2. Stage is defined as the one to many model because you can close 5, 10 , 50 or 100 people at once with it. 3. The key to the close i…
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Million Dollar YouTube Ads with Jake Larsen
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22:46Jake Larsen is the founder of Video Power Marketing, a performance video ad agency specializing in YouTube ads that turn views into sales. Their campaigns average 3X return on ad spend. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There is always something broken in your business and your life and that is okay. Optimization is a constant process when there is something th…
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How to Procure a Liquor License and Increase Profits
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34:43#449 - How to Procure a Liquor License and Increase Profits ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands. VISIT: https://www.torkusa.com/your-b…
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How Entrepreneurs Can Easily Protect Their Most Important Assets While Building Their Future with Kevin Donahue
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25:29Kevin Donahue is the founder of Stealth Family a company that protects the entrepreneurs, executives and their families from becoming victims of the tsunami of cyber crime. Top 3 Value Bombs 1) Book the ticket and the rest will work itself out. 2) The first step is to get educated because the most vulnerable victim is the one who is uneducated. 3) …
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Startup Core Values with Colin C. Campbell
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20:50Colin C. Campbell is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded over a dozen multi-million dollar companies. Number 1 Best Selling Award winning Author, speaker, and founder of Startup Club, helping entrepreneurs globally through his book Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. A lot of entrepreneurs think that they have the best ideas and t…
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From Vision to Legacy, a Journey to Building a Billion-Dollar Franchise Empire with Jeff Oddo
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21:52Jeff Oddo is the CEO and Owner of City Wide Facility Solutions, a management company in the facility maintenance industry, leading 104 franchises across the U.S. and Canada, targeting $2B in systemwide sales by EOY 2030. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Franchising is an amazing business model because it is a proven plan and a business in a box. 2. You don’t h…
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Retail Reinvented: Inside Shopify’s Game-Changing POS 10 Launch with Ray Reddy
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24:02Ray Reddy is VP of Retail at Shopify, leading the company's retail business and championing local entrepreneurs. With a career focused on leveraging technology for commerce, he previously co-founded Ritual, a mobile commerce platform supporting local restaurants, and PushLife where he later led mobile product management for shopping and commerce. H…
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#448 - Announcing the Death of Discounts ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support. VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: INKIND To the over 1,800 U.S. restaurant ow…
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CARE to Win: Building High-Performing People-First Culture with Alex Draper
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22:41Alex Draper, founder of DX Learning, is a leadership expert dedicated to eradicating workplace toxicity. Through his CARE to Win playbook, he’s transformed 60,000 plus leaders, fostering psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and people-centered leadership worldwide. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You are winning with culture if there is a lot of conv…
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5 Steps To Earn $500 to $50K as a Paid Public Speaker with Dan Irvin
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23:50Dan Irvin is a high-energy, fun-loving leader, consultant, motivator, author, and public speaker whose valuable insights and relatable stories of success and passion consistently set up entrepreneurs and employees across the nation for personal and professional growth. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Busy does not equal successful. Focus on being intentional,…
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The Devil is in the Details: How Torchys Tacos Founder Built His Empire with Mike Rypka
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20:56Mike Rypka, CEO, owner and co-founder of Torchys Tacos, has been in and around the food business for almost 20 years. With 130 stores across 16 states, he is still focused on creating innovative food across the country. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. If you are doing something you are passionate about, you have more chances to win than when you don’t have pa…
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Why You MUST Reverse Engineer for Profit (ENCORE)
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23:45#447 - Why You MUST Reverse Engineer for Profit (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands. VISIT: https://www.torkusa.com/your-busi…
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How to Make Money in Travel with Matthew Kepnes
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23:31Matthew Kepnes has been traveling the world since 2006. In 2008, he launched his site NomadicMatt.com to help others travel better, cheaper, and smarter. Matt is a NYT bestselling author. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. It’s a struggle these days to gain traction in Google and you can’t rely on it anymore. 2. Most creators stick to their niche. But, you have …
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How to Sell to Sophisticated, Cautious, and Skeptical Buyers with Jeremy Miner: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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33:53From the archive - This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. During Jeremy Miner’s 17 yr sales career he was recognized by the direct selling association as the nu…
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Take Your Retail Business to the Next Level with Laura Dalesme and Allison Beacham: An EOFire Classic from 2022
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19:27From the archive - This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Laura Dalesme is the director of business development, and Allison Beacham is the director of marketin…
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