Best Founder at Ember Podcasts (2025)

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Helping Ukraine's Most Vulnerable In Wartime with Mark Davis: An EOFire Classic from 2022 33:13

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From 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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Impossible is Nothing with Drew Davis 20:29

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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 21:07

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Mindy 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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Wilson Smith (Fmr. Shoe Designer at Nike) 47:03

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How Wilson came to be the shoe industry’s first Black shoe designer, how work can be a form of prayer, and why he chose Philippians 2 to be printed in his Nike shoes. Links Mentioned: Wilson Smith on LinkedIn Wilson Smith on Instagram University of Oregon | College of Design Wilson Smith | IDSA Nike Five Mere Christians Air Tinker Hatfield Shoe Dog…

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How Danny Flood Launched a Global Movement from a Mountain Village in Nepal 20:33

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Danny 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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When and How Should I Hire Someone to Help Me With my Community? With Kristen Pavle, Relational Designer 40:58

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In this episode, we’re hearing from Overwhelmed on the Delegation Struggle Bus. Our letter today deals with figuring out how to get the right type of help to make sure your community will thrive even when you're not there. To better help Overwhelmed on the Delegation Struggle Bus, I invited Kristen Pavle as my guest expert. She is a relational desi…

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How to Succeed as an Outsider in Your Industry with Rich Thomson 22:12

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Rich 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 53:33

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From 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 23:47

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From 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 19:12

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From 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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How to Buy a Profitable Business that Cash Flows Over $500K Per Year Even if You Never Bought a Business Before with Leo Landaverde 26:04

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Leo 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 25:38

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Amy 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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Will Acuff (Founder of Corner to Corner) 39:24

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How to find joy in your work—even when it sucks, how Will’s “trailhead practice” can lead you to “Spirit-led self-awareness,” and how to stop limping towards God’s throne and start running towards it. Links Mentioned: Will Acuff on LinkedIn No Elevator to Everest Corner to Corner BAM Global Events Thomas Merton The Return of the Prodigal Son Annive…

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From Hustle to Passive Income: Why Entrepreneurs Need to Invest in Commercial Real Estate with Wayne Courreges III 26:06

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Wayne 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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How Can I Foster Peer-to-Peer Connection & Learning in my Community without Always Relying on My Guidance? With Diana Davis, Business Coach 50:36

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This week on Dear Bri, we hear from Seeking Community Connection, and they’re in the middle of one of the most universal dilemmas in online community management: how to foster peer-to-peer connection and learning. To solve this community conundrum, Bri invited community strategist and business coach Diana Davis, founder of Recess for Creatives. Wit…

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How to Sell Anything: The Art of Timing, AI, and Authentic Sales with Ben Swart 23:21

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Ben Swart is a sales strategist, firefighter, and lead gen expert helping businesses scale with targeted outreach, AI automation, and affiliate partnerships. He is specializing in sales engineering, affiliate marketing, and firefighting tech innovation. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. People trust people who actually use what they sell. If you don’t belive in…

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How to Build a Multi-million Dollar Business by Developing Brand Loyalty with Andy Schreiber: An EOFire Classic from 2022 25:05

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From 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 22:31

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From 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 23:33

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From 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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The Art of Intentional Business Development with Mark Jamnik 20:59

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Mark 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 19:38

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Samuel 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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Dr. Praveen Sethupathy (Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University) 44:19

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How to lead winsomely when your vocation is under attack, how the cross can “disabuse you of any sense of power” at work, and how Dr. Sethupathy practically elevates the marginalized in his office. Links Mentioned: Dr. Praveen Sethupathy Dr. Praveen Sethupathy on LinkedIn Episode 200: Dr. Francis Collins (Fmr. Director of the National Institutes of…

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Conscious Leadership & Psychedelics with Paul F. Austin 22:15

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Paul 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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How Can I Effectively Couple an Online Community with an In-person Retreat? With Eric Plantenberg, Founder of the Abundant Living Retreat 53:45

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In this episode, we’re hearing from Ready to Retreat. Their letter explores how to deepen connection in a thriving online community through an in-person retreat. To better support them, I invited Eric Plantenberg as my guest expert. He’s a client, friend, and mentor—and the founder of the deeply transformative Abundant Living Retreat. I’ve been to …

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De-Risking the AI Economy with Franchising with Cliff Nonnenmacher 28:45

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Franchise 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 25:14

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From 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 21:57

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Jon 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 27:40

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Alex 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 Franchise Formula: Turning Your Business Into A Brand Empire with Scott Marr and Megan Taylor 25:52

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Scott 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 22:45

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Ted 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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Dave Stuart, Jr. (High School Teacher) 36:50

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How to calculate your compensation beyond what you get paid, how life-giving it can be to simply stop being surprised by thorns and thistles, and why you need more “Himalaya Boundaries” in your calendar to protect your family and rest. Links Mentioned: Dave Stuart Jr. Books Dave Stuart on LinkedIn Dave Stuart Jr. on X Dallas Willard Simple Rules: H…

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Million Dollar YouTube Ads with Jake Larsen 22:46

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Jake 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 Do You Know When to Keep Pushing or When to Let Go of Your Community? With Salome Schillack, CEO & Founder of The Launch Lounge 40:19

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In this episode, we’re hearing from Wavering But Hopeful. Our letter today deals with the very tough reality of deciding whether to continue putting in the effort to keep your community going or to close the doors when it feels like there’re more times when it isn’t working. To better help Wavering But Hopeful, I invited Salome Schillack as my gues…

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How Entrepreneurs Can Easily Protect Their Most Important Assets While Building Their Future with Kevin Donahue 25:29

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Kevin 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 20:50

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Colin 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 21:52

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Jeff 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 24:02

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Ray 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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CARE to Win: Building High-Performing People-First Culture with Alex Draper 22:41

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Alex 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 23:50

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Dan 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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Kevin Olusola (Member of Pentatonix) 23:42

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Why “creativity is our birthright,” how fame has changed Kevin’s prayers, and why he doesn’t want to be a “superstar” but a “superplanet” that reflects God’s light to others. Links Mentioned: Kevin Olusola on YouTube Kevin Olusola on LinkedIn Kevin Olusola on Instagram Kevin Olusola on X Dawn of a Misfit High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary P…

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The Devil is in the Details: How Torchys Tacos Founder Built His Empire with Mike Rypka 20:56

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Mike 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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What’s step one for someone totally new to creating their own community space? With Marjorie Anderson, Director of Community for Exos 36:54

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In this episode, we’re hearing from Community Newbie. Our letter today deals with how overwhelming it can be to enter the world of community-building without really knowing where to begin. To better help Community Newbie, I invited Marjorie Anderson as my guest expert. She is the Director of Community for Exos and the Principal Strategist at Commun…

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How to Make Money in Travel with Matthew Kepnes 23:31

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Matthew 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 33:53

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From 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 19:27

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From 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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Why Social Impact is the Currency of the Future with Michelle Jewsbury 21:39

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Michelle Jewsbury, CEO of Unsilenced Voices, is an internationally recognized speaker and coach, transforming adversity into success. She empowers survivors to leverage their personal narratives for growth and healing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Its okay to take a break, to step back in order to step back in. 2. Storytelling is essential in attracting do…

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From Rock Bottom to a $500M Exit—A Business Story Like No Other with Rich Galgano 27:53

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Rich Galgano is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker specializing in sales, leadership, and strategic decision-making. He’s the founder of Windy City Wire and author of Down to the Wire. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success is not a gamble, it’s a calculated risk guided by vision and strategy. 2. True resilience is choosing not to go backward, one small de…

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Clay Alexander: Founder & Chairman of Ember (a global consumer electronics and life sciences brand) 24:44

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Clay is an American inventor and serial entrepreneur who holds more than 250 patents worldwide and is the Founder and Chairman of Ember, a global consumer electronics and life sciences brand best known for the Ember Mug, Ember Baby Bottle, and Ember Cube, all three of which independently have been named TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of the year. …

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Roy Tinklenberg (Founder of Faith and Work Movement Global) 31:05

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Why Roy moved from planting a church to supporting believers working in big companies, how to start a sponsored Christian fellowship in your office, and the 3 ways Christian Employee Resource Groups benefit the businesses that sponsor them. Links Mentioned: Roy Tinklenberg on LinkedIn Roy Tinklenberg on X Faith and Work Movement Faith and Work Move…

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Giving Back to the Entrepreneurial Community with Dave Taylor 20:15

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Dave Taylor is a long-time entrepreneur, Dave has a popular YouTube channel, writes for the local newspaper, and mentors early stage startups when he's not pursuing one of his hobbies. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The most important factor for an entrepreneur is optimism. You’ve got to be resilient and persistent but mostly, you’ve got to be optimistic to …

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