We celebrate ADHD Entrepreneur success and discuss challenges and solutions. Having lived with undiagnosed ADHD for a large part of his entrepreneurial journey, the host André Brisson shares his personal stories on how he overcame his undiagnosed symptoms and how he refined his systems, routines and habits once diagnosed with self-awareness and personal growth. André interviews other ADHD Entrepreneurs, ADHD experts, and strength discovery experts covering many topics including their own obs ...
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Since 2013, The Sales Podcast is the OG "sales podcast" for salespeople, sales managers, business owners, and entrepreneurs, which is why I own the URL, TheSalesPodcast.com. Listen in to get proven, profitable sales training and marketing advice via interviews with your peers who are closing big deals, growing businesses, and even climbing out of the rubble. I ask them about the technology they use, how they have changed their approach to take advantage of the economy and the proliferation o ...
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Exploring the ADHD Advantage with André Brisson
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1:13:17Today, we explore how embracing neurodivergence can unlock hidden strengths and reshape the way we work, live, and lead. I sat down with André Brisson, a successful entrepreneur, engineer, and the mind behind the Impulsive Thinker Podcast. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, André had to rethink everything—from how he ran his businesses to how he un…
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Drowning in Old Wounds: ADHD Entrepreneurs Can Rewire the Pain
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31:40André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Jamie Blume, an IFS and IFIO practitioner, ADHD and life coach, to break down Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how it can help ADHD Entrepreneurs move past emotional dysregulation. They explore why feeling “broken” isn’t about you, but about protective patterns shaped by your brain wiring and childhood…
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Lost Identity: ADHD Entrepreneurs Don’t Have to Stay Stuck
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11:09André, The Impulsive Thinker™, digs into how ADHD Entrepreneurs can re-energize their careers by finding their "next big act" after his discussion with Mike Koenigs. If business feels stale or you’re craving something more, this episode is for you. André shares Mike’s 6M’s framework—mindset, market, model, message, media, and multipliers—to help yo…
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Stuck and Uninspired: ADHD Entrepreneurs Outgrow Their Business Too
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35:51André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with serial Entrepreneur Mike Koenigs to tackle a question so many ADHD Entrepreneurs face: what’s next when your business just isn’t lighting you up anymore? Mike shares his own raw experiences with losing identity after selling businesses and how to break free when you’re stuck, bored, or feeling unseen. T…
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Ashamed of Slowing Down: ADHD and ASD Brains Clash in Entrepreneurs
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10:58André, The Impulsive Thinker™, shares a personal reflection inspired by his chat with Dr. Norrine Russell, digging into the unique push-and-pull between ADHD and autism spectrum brains. If you’ve ever felt that inner battle—one side urging you to go full-speed, the other tugging you to slow down—this episode is for you. André breaks down his own ex…
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GO GO - SLOW SLOW: ADHD Entrepreneur Brains at War with Themselves
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29:55André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Dr. Norrine Russell to break down how the ADHD and autistic brains work together for Entrepreneurs—and where they clash. If you’ve ever felt like you’re hitting go, go, go one moment and full stop the next, you’re not alone. Together, they explore the unique strengths of ADHD’s creativity and energy, pa…
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Fed Up With Office Politics: ADHD & ASD Entrepreneurs Want Results, Not Drama
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8:52André, The Impulsive Thinker™, recaps his eye-opening conversation with Dr. Norrine Russell about the autistic brain and team environments in today’s short episode. He breaks down the current criteria for ASD, why many struggle with rigid routines and social interactions, and how autistic brains can excel as leaders. André shares practical tips fro…
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Mastering The Shift From Chaos To Clarity, with Sasha Tripp
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27:10What separates entrepreneurs who collapse under pressure from those who come back stronger? Sasha Tripp—a real estate entrepreneur who survived financial disaster, market crashes, and personal crises—shares how she transformed adversity into her greatest breakthrough. Discover the mindset shifts that helped her lead with resilience and rebuild her …
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Exhausted by Teams: ADHD and Autistic Entrepreneurs Aren’t the Problem
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29:39André, The Impulsive Thinker™, is joined by Dr. Norrine Russell, founder of Russell Coaching for Students, for a no-nonsense talk on why autistic and neurodiverse brains often struggle in today’s team environments—and how that’s about the team, not the individual. Together, they break down what autism really means in a work setting, how roles, comm…
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Entrepreneurship // Donny Hackett Shares How To Launch Your SaaS Side Hustle...and Keep Salespeople Honest on The Sales Podcast with Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer®
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46:59Donny Hackett is the founder of VeriDeal.He is launching this with a friend/partner because when he got laid off from AWS, he found his job efforts thwarted by other sales reps who had no problem lying about their accomplishments.So he created a new SaaS platform for sales reps to verify and track their closed deals. We get into Donny's background …
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Frustrated and Unseen: ADHD Entrepreneurs With ASD Crave Real Understanding
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8:21André, The Impulsive Thinker™, shares key takeaways from his conversation with Dr. Norrine Russell about the autistic brain and how it relates to ADHD. This short episode digs into the two official criteria of autism spectrum disorder, focusing on rigid routines, intense interests, and the unique ways autistic brains handle social communication. An…
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Exploring Quantum Vision with Chad Jenkins and Stel Nikolakakis
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1:10:10Today, we explore a radical rethinking of how we perceive reality—one that challenges the belief that success is purely about strategy, hustle, or logic. I sat down with Chad Jenkins and Dr. Stel Nikolakakis—two returning guests whose work bridges entrepreneurship, neuroscience, and high-frequency living—to uncover the science, philosophy, and huma…
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Fighting Yourself Daily: ADHD Go, Autism Stop for Every Entrepreneur | Dr. Norrine Russell
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29:04André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Dr. Norrine Russell, founder of Russell Coaching for Students, to explore the real experiences of ADHD Entrepreneurs living with an autistic brain. Ever been called heartless or told you don’t care, just because you communicate differently? This episode tackles major misconceptions about social interact…
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Stop Faking “Normal”: ADHD Entrepreneurs Need Intentional Relationships
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10:56André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on his lively chat with psychologist and author Ari Tuckman about building and maintaining relationships as an ADHD Entrepreneur. This episode zeroes in on honest, direct communication and how understanding your unique brain wiring helps with both business and personal connections. André shares practical appr…
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Tired of Failing People: ADHD Entrepreneurs Can’t Fix Expectations Alone | Ari Tuckman
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27:27André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with psychologist and ADHD thought leader Ari Tuckman to break down the real challenges ADHD Entrepreneurs face in relationships—both personal and professional. Tired of feeling misunderstood or feeling like you’re always falling short of expectations? This conversation gets real about why neurotypical socia…
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Why ADHD Medication Isn’t a Quick Fix for Entrepreneurs
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11:23André, The Impulsive Thinker™, digs into the realities of ADHD medication resistance and titration, reflecting on insights from Dr. Dodson’s recent visit. As an ADHD Entrepreneur, you know there’s no one-size-fits-all with meds—André shares his personal journey through medication trials, dosage adjustments, and the hunt for that elusive “right fit.…
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Exploring Deep Fitness with Andrei Yakovenko
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53:20Today, we explore a radical rethinking of fitness—one that challenges the belief that more time in the gym equals better results.I sat down with Andrei Yakovenko, founder of New Element Training and co-author of Deep Fitness, to uncover the science, philosophy, and purpose behind his 30-minute-per-week workout method. What started as a personal pas…
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A Marketing Masterclass, with Dan Sullivan, Joe Polish, Dean Jackson, and Mark Young
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55:40Business coach Dan Sullivan and marketing and advertising geniuses Joe Polish, Dean Jackson, and Mark Young have all been friends and business colleagues for years. Now, they’re teaming up as the Super Partners for a very special podcast episode where they talk about what marketing really means and provide examples of elegant ideas that entrepreneu…
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Persuasion Training // The 10 Commandments of Sales With Dr. Persuasion on The Sales Podcast with Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer®
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1:07:38Dr Persuasion, Yaniv Zaid, joins me on episode 720 of The Sales Podcast to discuss his book, "The 21st Century Sales Bible: Mastering The 10 Commandments of Marketing, Negotiation, & Persuasion." 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Yanniv Zaid 02:59 The Journey from Air Force to Sales Training 06:09 The Evolution of Sales in the Digital Era 09:01 Authenticit…
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Behind the ADHD Blood-Brain Barrier: Surprising Truths for Entrepreneurs
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31:43André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with renowned adult ADHD psychiatrist Dr. William Dodson to tackle the confusing process of ADHD medication management for Entrepreneurs. Together, they break down why finding the right medication and dose is far from one-size-fits-all. Dr. Dodson reveals why targeting specific symptoms, understanding the bl…
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Breaking the Stigma: ADHD Medication and Entrepreneur Growth
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10:27This short solo episode, André, The Impulsive Thinker™, gets personal about why so many ADHD Entrepreneurs resist taking medication, drawing from a deep-dive discussion with Dr. Dodson. André shares his own initial doubts, the stigma around ADHD meds, fears about losing creativity, and the myth of the “miracle pill.” He also talks about the real ri…
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Entrepreneurial Advice // Walked away from the 150-person company he founded to be an entrepreneur // Mike Pritchett shares how to win on The Sales Podcast with Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer®
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58:13#12WeeksToPeak #PersonalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #GrowthMindset #LifeLessons Show notes: https://wesschaeffer.com/blog/mike-pritchett Guest Site: https://www.buzztrail.ai/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pritchett/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzztrail-ai/ Get daily tips on sales, marketing, entrepreneurs…
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Should You Resist ADHD Medication? Rethinking Treatment for Entrepreneurs | Dr. William Dodson
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32:54André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down again with adult ADHD psychiatrist Dr. William Dodson for a straight-up conversation about resistance to ADHD medication. Together, they break down where fear and hesitation come from, tackling misinformation, family stigma, and unrealistic expectations around treatment. Dr. Dodson delivers research-backed t…
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Sales Training // Jab Your Prospects, Flip The Script, Control the Sale // Learn How on The Sales Podcast with Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer®
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28:13#12WeeksToPeak #salestraining #SelfImprovement I'm going solo today to start year 13 of The Sales Podcast, episode 718. I updated an old blog post about "jabbing hard-charging" prospects to 'flip the script' in sales. Our job in sales is to disqualify prospects, engage them effectively, and ask the right questions. I share insights from my extensiv…
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Doing Too Much: How ADHD Entrepreneurs Overparent Without Realizing It
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11:22André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on his chat with Vivian Glyck, founder of Just Like My Child Foundation and creator of Project Grit, to tackle the tough realities of supporting adolescents through mental health struggles. In this episode, you’ll hear about Vivian’s honest experiences as a parent and caretaker — how overparenting can get in …
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Exploring Psychedelics with Dr. Tom Garcia
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1:11:18Today, we are exploring what it means to truly live in alignment—with our purpose, our spirit, and our deepest truth. I sat down with Dr. Tom Garcia, a psychedelic guide and integration coach who works with entrepreneurs, executives, and healing professionals to help them reconnect with their authentic voice and creative power. Through fire ceremon…
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ADHD Parenting Without Control: Why Letting Go Works Better | Vivian Glyck
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32:48André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Vivian Glyck, founder of the Just Like My Child Foundation, to talk about the tough realities of parenting and supporting loved ones with mental health struggles, especially for the ADHD Entrepreneur. Vivian reveals her personal journey, learning to let go, set boundaries, and focus on self-care—lessons…
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The 2E Blind Spot: What ADHD Parents and Kids Are Missing
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11:40André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on his recent talk with Dr. Norrine Russell about raising 2E (twice exceptional) kids—children identified as both gifted and neurodivergent, like those with ADHD. Drawing from his own parenting experiences and growth as an ADHD Entrepreneur, André pours out the real challenges: mismatched intellectual and emo…
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Why The Best Business Decisions Happen When You’re Not Working, with Todd Ellis
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26:17What if taking more time off could actually grow your business? Todd Ellis, a financial advisor and Strategic Coach® veteran, shares how a 15-day sailing voyage—completely unplugged—taught him the power of taking time off. Discover why stepping away to develop new skills builds confidence, strengthens your team, and fuels unexpected growth. The sec…
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To Raise Your Prices, Raise Your Standards
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59:57#12WeeksToPeak #PersonalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #GrowthMindset #LifeLessons Aim High, Raise Your Prices, Raise Your Standards, Make More Sales: Bill Rice Bill Rice, fellow class of '92 alum from @usafaofficial, joins me as I publish this on the 33rd anniversary of our graduation. 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:03 Lead Generation Strategi…
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Gifted but Struggling: What 2E ADHD Kids Really Need | Dr. Norrine Russell
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31:26André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Dr. Norrine Russell to break down the often misunderstood world of twice-exceptional (2e) kids—those who are both gifted and neurodiverse, like having ADHD or autism. If you’re an ADHD Entrepreneur or parent who’s puzzled by how intelligence and emotional challenges can clash, this episode’s for you. An…
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Stop Doing It All: Hire Your Weaknesses and Focus Your ADHD Strengths
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12:29André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on his discussion with Dr. Atul Khullar to tackle the unique leadership paradox faced by the ADHD Entrepreneur. He digs into why crisis mode feels like home for many ADHD brains, and how thriving on constant novelty can both build and burn a business. André gets personal, sharing his own struggles with routin…
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Exploring Naturopathic Medicine (and Stress Management) with Dr. Marita Schauch
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46:10Is stress sabotaging your health more than you realize? Today, we’re exploring adrenal health, stress resilience, and the power of preventative care with Dr. Marita Schauch — a renowned naturopathic physician, author, and expert in women’s health and hormonal balance. Dr. Marita shares her journey from conventional science to holistic healing and u…
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Negotiate or die hungry, skinny, and sad. Andres Lares on The Sales Podcast.
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1:03:24#12WeeksToPeak #negotiation #SelfImprovement #LifeLessons In this conversation, I sit down with Andres Lares, a negotiation expert, to discuss the intricacies of negotiation, leadership, and sales training. Believe it or not, we get into the importance of goodwill in business relationships. (I always leave a little meat on the bone so my prospects …
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Delegation or Disaster: The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Turning Point | Dr. Atul Khullar
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27:40André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Dr. Atul Khullar, medical director and psychiatry professor, to get real about being an ADHD Entrepreneur in a leadership role. Why do some thrive in crisis but fumble with daily tasks? From the dopamine-driven hunt for excitement to the struggle with boring systems and routine, this episode explores ho…
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#12WeeksToPeak #nytimes #bestseller How To Get on the NYT Bestseller List. Get rich. Die famous. Since 1999, Michael Drew has helped 131 books get onto the New York Times Bestseller list, and he shares how that can make you millions—even hundreds of millions in sales. He discusses the strategies he employed, the economics of book publishing, and th…
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What No One Tells ADHD Entrepreneurs: Hard Truths from the Trenches
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11:16André, The Impulsive Thinker™, takes a no-nonsense look at the real world of ADHD Entrepreneurship, reflecting on his chat with former NFL linebacker and now Smoothie King franchise owner Josh Martin. André unpacks why simply “building it” isn’t enough to guarantee clients, and why having the right team—and embracing your weaknesses—matters most. P…
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Confidence Through Pain: How ADHD Entrepreneurs Grow Under Pressure | Josh Martin
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30:07André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with former NFL linebacker turned entrepreneur Josh Martin to dig into what the first year of business ownership really looks like—beyond the highlight reel. Josh shares his shift from athlete to Smoothie King franchise owner, touching on tough lessons with finances, hiring, and team building. Hear about nav…
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The Perfect Tech Stack: Chris Brisson of Sales Message
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45:02#12WeeksToPeak #marketingautomation #growthmindset Chris Brisson is the founder of Salesmsg , and he returns to The CRM Sushi Podcast after 8 years to share what is working and what he sees as the future of SMS marketing, marketing automation, digital marketing, and how to grow sales in the age of AI. 00:00 The Evolution of Sales Message 02:49 Unde…
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