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The SoccerGirl Podcast is your go-to mix of laughs, real talk, and insider insight into the lives of professional women’s soccer players, on and off the field. Hosted by SoccerGirl founders Alanna Locast and Shannon O’Connell, the show delivers everything from relatable stories about their college soccer days and the realities of being a female athlete, to advice from experts of the game, to hot takes on the latest soccer news and inspiring interviews with NWSL and USWNT stars. Whether you’r ...
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Tune in every Monday to find out what happens when Rock n' Roll and life intersect. The Rocker Life has all of the killer guests and interviews that fans expect in a rock music podcast, and adds a lifestyle angle to conversations that will turn a rock fan's interest up to eleven! With guests like Michael Sweet (Stryper, Boston), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, etc.), Bruce Kulick (KISS, Grand Funk Railroad), Todd Kerns (Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Raiding the Rock Vault), Jar ...
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Brian Lofrumento reveals everything you need to go from wantrepreneur – or someone who WANTS to own their own business – to a money-making, action-taking entrepreneur. Discover exactly how to start a business and build a raving audience of fans and customers who want to buy your stuff, and learn exactly how to best serve your customers and clients by building a customer-centric line of products and services. Brian has built multiple six-figure businesses, including a six-figure SEO agency at ...
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Are you a successful business owner who feels stuck, overworked, and trapped in the day-to-day operations? This episode is your guide to breaking free. Fractional CEO Justin Wilhelms joins the show to reveal why many entrepreneurs hit a growth plateau and how to shatter it by stepping into the true CEO function. He explains that being a great pract…
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Tired of hearing "content is king" but have zero time to create it? This episode is your solution. We sit down with expert ghostwriter and publisher Kristin Clark to demystify the process of turning your expertise into powerful books and articles, even if you hate writing. Kristin reveals how a ghostwriter can authentically capture your unique voic…
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Ever feel like you’re waiting for perfect conditions, overthinking every decision, or blaming things outside your control for your lack of progress? This Solo Sunday might just change everything for you. Today, we’re talking about one of the most important traits for entrepreneurial success — high agency — and why it might be the #1 predictor of wh…
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Tired of the endless hype around AI and ready for a real strategy? This episode cuts through the noise with Brittney Hannah, an AI strategist with a "storytelling soul." She reveals why most AI training programs fail and how true adoption isn't about the flashiest tools, but about building confidence within your team. For wantrepreneurs and entrepr…
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Tired of the corporate grind and bureaucratic creep? Michael Glatts, a self-proclaimed "corporate survivor," joins the show to reveal how he transformed decades of corporate experience and a passion for improv comedy into a thriving business that re-energizes teams. He shares the power of being a "quietly rebellious" leader and how a 90-minute "Qui…
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In today's episode we sit down with Jake Hartman, an astrophysicist-turned-entrepreneur who transformed his personal struggle with depression into a powerful tech solution. Jake shares his incredible journey from studying neutron stars at MIT and working at Google to building q.buzz, an app designed for longitudinal surveys—or, in simple terms, tra…
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The road has finally led us here: WrestleMania XIV. After months of buildup, fire, betrayal, and drama, it all explodes on one of the most pivotal nights in wrestling history. From the wild chaos of a 15-team battle royal to Sable absolutely owning her in-ring debut, this card is stacked with moments that defined the Attitude Era. We break down it …
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In a truly unique conversation, we sit down with Arville Persons, a multidisciplinary artist who bridges the worlds of tattooing and death doula work. Arville shares her profound perspective on entrepreneurship as a spiritual journey, revealing how embracing impermanence, questioning her identity, and dissolving her ego led to a complete and powerf…
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Anissa Bouderraoui, a multilingual mom of three and former CFO, shares her journey of transforming a personal passion into LingoCircle, a cutting-edge bilingual education platform. She reveals how she combines live, human-led classes with personalized AI-powered games to create an engaging learning experience for children. This episode is a masterc…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the art and science of sustainable business growth with Cody Gillund, the founder of Grounded Growth Studio. Cody breaks down why so many entrepreneurs get stuck in a cycle of random tactics and explains how to build a powerful marketing engine by starting with strategy first. She reveals that things like brand an…
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Ever feel like you’re spending too much time planning, overcomplicating, or waiting for the “perfect moment” to act? This Solo Sunday is extra special — it’s the 9th birthday of the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast! I’m sharing nine unconventional entrepreneurial truths I’ve learned from nine years behind the mic — insights that will challenge…
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What does it mean to build a business with true care and integrity? Angel Ortiz, founder of Zitro Construction Services, joins us to share his incredible journey from helping rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to leading one of the premier construction companies in the region. This episode is a masterclass in turning a crisis into a missio…
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This week on the SoccerGirl Podcast, Manchester United & USWNT goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce joined us to talk the perks of being a keeper, leveling up to play for the USWNT, and summer trip to the amazon where she hung out with venomous caterpillars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Ever wonder why some ads get stuck in your head but never make you buy? In this episode, we sit down with Buck Robinson, a serial entrepreneur and audio advertising veteran whose marketing education began with his father, the ad man behind the iconic Ronco brand. Buck cuts through the noise of vanity metrics and shiny new platforms to deliver a mas…
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Tired of feeling like you're constantly fighting fires in your business? This episode is your guide to shifting from a reactive founder to a strategic and confident CEO. Leadership expert Kelly Kienzle joins the show to break down her research on the top three challenges every leader faces today: confusion, reactivity, and burnout. More importantly…
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We hit Raw Is War — March 23, 1998, the go-home to WrestleMania XIV, and it’s chaos in the best Attitude Era way. Austin opens by stunning Sgt. Slaughter for fun, and later beats The Rock clean in a preview of a rivalry that’ll run our lives for years. Dumpster Match drama: Cactus Jack & Chainsaw Charlie vs. the Quebecers gets nuked by the New Age …
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In this episode, Brian sits down with Roger Baldowski, a 16-year creative industry veteran and founder of Wildcraft, a new kind of creative agency built for the AI era. Roger unpacks why creatives and entrepreneurs shouldn't fear AI, but instead embrace it as a revolutionary tool for enhancing talent, streamlining strategy, and telling more powerfu…
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Are you drowning in data from countless dashboards but starving for actionable insights? In this episode, we tackle the all-too-common problem of being "data rich but insight poor." Harsha Mokkarala, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience driving 10x revenue growth at companies like Capital One and 2U, breaks down the next evolution of …
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In this powerful episode, Brian sits down with Noelle Curtis, a visionary leader and "connector of dots" who has navigated everything from agriculture and fashion to finance and SaaS. Noelle unpacks the uncomfortable but essential truths about money, mindset, and the universal principles that govern business success, regardless of your industry. Th…
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Ever feel like throwing in the towel after just a few losses? This Solo Sunday, I share what buying Powerball tickets taught me about entrepreneurship, persistence, and why most people quit right before their big breakthrough. ✨ Why This Matters for You The lottery might be luck, but the lessons apply to every entrepreneur: How quickly we let early…
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Ever feel like you're drowning in data but starving for wisdom? In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Lumpkin, a 15-year Microsoft veteran who left the corporate world to build Veritas Maps, a data visualization company on a mission to combat misinformation with truth. Jeff breaks down how he’s making complex data accessible and actionable, transf…
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Tired of marketing strategies that feel like you're just throwing money at a wall? This episode cuts through the noise with David Black, founder of Ready Set Search. David breaks down his powerful concept of building a "growth engine" for your business, focusing on sustainable, long-term success rather than just short-term wins. You'll learn how to…
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Tired of the soul-crushing complexity of payroll? In this episode, we sit down with Lorenzo Di Stefano, a seasoned entrepreneur who turned his biggest business headache into a revolutionary tech company. After running a multi-location restaurant chain with over 200 employees, Lorenzo experienced the nightmare of manual payroll firsthand—the errors,…
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On this week’s New to Wrestling, Kelsey and Xavier break down the March 17, 1998 edition of Raw is War — a go-home show so unhinged, it felt like Vince Russo scribbled it on a napkin five minutes before airtime. We’re talking: Ken Shamrock inventing “ShamWow Mode” by snapping into a rage spiral, destroying everything in his path, and still eating a…
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In this episode, Brian sits down with Anthony Brown, a second-generation entrepreneur who is revolutionizing a highly technical and niche industry. Anthony shares the incredible story of growing up in his father’s lubrication systems business and how a strategic partnership led him to launch APEX Lubrication, a tech-forward company using machine le…
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Feeling anxious, guilty, or just plain confused about your business finances? You're not alone. This episode tackles the money taboo head-on with fractional CFO and financial wellness consultant, Kelly Goode. Kelly breaks down why so many entrepreneurs avoid their numbers and how this avoidance is secretly sabotaging their growth. She provides a cl…
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In an era where content is king, video reigns supreme. But how do you cut through the noise and create video content that actually grows your business? In this episode, Brian sits down with Bobby Holbrook, a six-time Producer of the Year and a master storyteller with over 20 years of experience. Bobby breaks down his industry-agnostic approach to c…
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Ever feel like you’re missing out on the financial stability of a 9-to-5? This episode tackles the often-ignored (but crucial) conversation about long-term financial planning for entrepreneurs. We're not just talking to a financial expert; we're learning from Chris Stemler, a true serial entrepreneur who has built an impressive portfolio of seven d…
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In this game-changing episode, Rebecca Whitney shares over 30 years of experience helping businesses scale from millions to nearly $100 million. She reveals why the key to explosive growth isn't hustling harder, but slowing down to build powerful, scalable frameworks. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed or stuck, …
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Tired of answering the same questions over and over? Frustrated that your team's valuable knowledge gets lost in endless Slack channels? In this episode, Tomas Franc, CEO and founder of the NextKS Framework, reveals how to transform your team's scattered "tribal knowledge" into a powerful, scalable, and searchable asset. Tomas breaks down his journ…
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Financial wellness expert Peter Waitzman joins the show to completely reframe how you think about money on your entrepreneurial journey. He reveals why the generic financial advice we’ve all heard is holding founders back and what to do instead. This episode is a masterclass in building a rock-solid financial foundation that gives you the freedom t…
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The Thicky Time Bomb has landed on New to Wrestling! 💥 This week, indie star Brian Bomb joins us to talk about his Sable-inspired wrestling origin story (yes, it all started with a Toys “R” Us trip), the whip, the Bomb, and how he crafted a style that blends flamboyance with brute strength. From training at the Fallout Shelter to creating safe spac…
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In this episode, Brian sits down with Rachel Jackson, an interior designer who has carved out a powerful niche by creating wellness-centered, sensory-friendly spaces. Rachel shares her incredible journey of turning personal experience—navigating her own ADHD and her son’s sensory needs—into a thriving business that supports neurodiverse households.…
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Cybersecurity isn’t just for big businesses anymore—it’s something every entrepreneur, household, and solopreneur needs to think about. In this eye-opening episode, Erik Barnett, founder of HomeSirens, breaks down why we’re all vulnerable and how he created a plug-and-play cybersecurity solution that anyone can use. With a background in the U.S. Ma…
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Lee Thompson of ClickSense pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed as a local business today. He reveals why local SEO is a completely different beast than national SEO and how focusing on conversions, not just traffic, is the key to sustainable growth. This episode is a masterclass for any wantrepreneur or entrepreneur who needs …
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In this powerful episode, Brian sits down with Nadine Keller, who scaled her first consulting business to over seven figures. Nadine shares her transparent and inspiring journey, from the early struggles and devastating setbacks of entrepreneurship to the personal tragedy that prompted a major pivot. She reveals how she shifted from helping wealthy…
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In this episode, Brian sits down with Mike Paradise—CFO of Chirocare of Florida and founder of Paradise Automation Solutions—to uncover how he’s helping small businesses scale smarter through automation and AI. With a finance background from PwC to Ryder, Mike blends strategic thinking with tech implementation in ways that increase revenue while de…
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Tired of the "move fast and break things" mantra leading to broken products and unhappy customers? This episode is your antidote. We sit down with Megan Maloney, a 20+ year Quality Assurance (QA) veteran and founder of Maloney and Associates, who has built a career on making sure good products see the light of day. Megan unpacks why "quality" isn't…
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Eric Schell didn’t just flip homes—he flipped the script on how property repairs are handled. In this episode, you’ll meet the founder and CEO of OneTap, a smart repair request system designed to eliminate the bottlenecks and inefficiencies that plague maintenance workflows. With a background in construction and real estate, Eric brings a rare blen…
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Cheyenne Ortiz — better known across the indies as “The Voice” — joins us for a conversation that’s equal parts storytelling, wrestling nerd-out, and wing recommendations. Cheyenne pulls back the curtain on his 11-year journey in wrestling: from middle school morning announcements to becoming the trusted voice of ACE, BCW, ECWA, and beyond. We dive…
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What if AI could find your next customer before you even know they exist? That’s exactly what Anish Chopra is doing with Intently—an AI-powered platform that deploys personalized agents to crawl Reddit, LinkedIn, Facebook groups, and more to detect real-time buying signals. In this episode, you’ll hear how Anish went from coder to founder and built…
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Tired of feeling like sales is a full-contact sport you’re losing? In this episode, Wes Schaeffer, aka "The Sales Whisperer," demystifies the art and science of selling. He reveals why the old-school "Always Be Closing" mantra is dead and why your success hinges on being trusted, not just liked. Wes explains that your role isn't to convince anyone,…
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