Best Founder at Ember Podcasts (2025)

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From Vision to Legacy, a Journey to Building a Billion-Dollar Franchise Empire with Jeff Oddo 21:52

24m ago21:52

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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

21h ago24:02

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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

26m ago22:41

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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

3h ago23:50

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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

23m ago23:42

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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

21m ago20:56

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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

4h ago36:54

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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

8h ago23:31

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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

1d ago33:53

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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

2d ago19:27

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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

3d ago21:39

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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

4d ago27:53

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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

5d ago24:44

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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

6d ago31:05

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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

6d ago20:15

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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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Where Is Community Building Today and Where Is It Headed? With Zach Hawtof, CEO at Tightknit 49:58

7d ago49:58

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In this episode, we’re hearing from Curious in Colorado. Our letter today deals with knowing whether jumping onto the community train is worthwhile by understanding the future of community building. To better help Curious in Colorado, I invited Zach Hawtof, Co-Founder, Community Manager, and CEO at Tightknit, as my guest expert. He is someone who h…

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Go for No: Mastering the Courage to Ask with Andrea Waltz 24:35

7d ago24:35

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Andrea Waltz is the co-author of the best-seller, Go for No! A speaker and rejection expert, she inspires audiences to embrace failure, reprogram their mindset, and achieve extraordinary success through courageous asking. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Failure can lead to If you want to succeed faster, you should be willing and wanting to fail faster. Failur…

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From High School Teacher to CEO & Entrepreneur with Kirk Cooper: An EOFire Classic from 2022 20:39

8d ago20:39

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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. Kirk Cooper is the CEO and founder of Ecom Automation Gurus and is also the author of Scratch and Claw…

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Done For You E-Commerce with Dawson Gant: An EOFire Classic from 2021 19:14

9d ago19:14

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From the archive - This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Dawson Gant is a 22-year old serial entrepreneur with a managed services company that oversees more th…

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Microdosing for Optimal Performance with Adam Schell 23:47

10d ago23:47

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Adam Schell is the founder of the Microdosing Supplement company, BRAINSUPREME, and an innovator in the field of using psychedelic mushrooms for increased performance and emotional wellbeing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Microdosing with psilocybin is a perceptible, non-hallucinogenic supplement that can improve performance, patience, libido, and creativit…

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How Chip Klose Built a 7-Figure Coaching Business that Provides 4-Day Weekends 24:31

11d ago24:31

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Chip Klose is the host of the Restaurant Strategy Podcast and author of The Restaurant Marketing Mindset. As a restaurant coach he's helped hundreds of restaurateurs increase the profitability of their businesses. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Its important to understand and define what enough means to you so when you become really successful you have a cle…

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How to Transition from Active to Passive Investing While Running a Business with Joe Fairless 17:32

12d ago17:32

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Joe Fairless, Co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, manages 2.7B dollars in apt communities, founder of the longest-running daily real estate podcast, and has a mantra live to give. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The key to successfully shift from active to passive wealth is to leverage partnership. Find the right partners that are doing the things that can help y…

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Kaleigh Cox (Co-Author of Five Mere Christians) 56:16

14d ago56:16

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What Jordan’s decision to work with a co-author can teach you about your own work, why he chose to make a collection of biographies his next book, and the stickiest stories from Five Mere Christians that have changed how he works. Links Mentioned: Five Mere Christians Order Five Mere Christians to Get Access to Jordan’s Free Co-Author Course Kaleig…

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Beyond Distinction: How Entrepreneurs Transcend Marketplace Turbulence with Scott McKain 22:09

13d ago22:09

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Scott McKain is a business advisor helping leaders create distinction. The 2024-25 Cavett Award recipient - professional speaking’s highest honor - Scott has shared his insights in every state and 40 countries. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Beyond distinction is transcending the turbulence that is in the market place. Its critical to be clear of who we are …

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Why Real Estate Investors Must Stop Looking at Properties with Keith Weinhold 25:45

14d ago25:45

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Keith Weinhold is the founder of Get Rich Education, Forbes Business Council Member, Host of the Get Rich Education podcast, creator of Real Estate Pays 5 Ways, runs up Alaskan mountains shirtless. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There is a risk in delayed gratification. When it is too much delayed, it becomes denied gratification. 2. Think like a wealthy per…

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Why Personal Branding Is The Future of Marketing with AJ Vaden: An EOFire Classic from 2021 32:35

15d ago32:35

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. AJ Vaden is the CEO and Co-Founder of the personal brand strategy firm Brand Builders Group, as well as…

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Building an Online Course Empire with Nick Stephenson: An EOFire Classic from 2021 29:15

16d ago29:15

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Nick Stephenson is a USA Today Bestselling Author, course creator, and software company co-founder. Lea…

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The Strategy-First Revolution: Transform Random Marketing Acts into Predictable Growth with Amanda Berlin 22:30

17d ago22:30

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Amanda Berlin is a Fractional CMO who transforms B2B service-based businesses' marketing efforts into measurable outcomes. With 12 plus years' experience serving 200 plus clients, she specializes in results-driven growth strategies. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Businesses fail in marketing because they are engaging into random acts of marketing as opposed …

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Rich Relationships: Create Your Million-Dollar Network with Selena Soo 26:06

18d ago26:06

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Selena Soo is an award-winning business and relationship strategist. For over a decade, she has elevated the world’s most important people, messages, and ideas. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. A Rich Relationship is one that massively enriches the quality of your life and your business. 2. The fast path to success is asking what is the Rich Relationship that …

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The Brand Agent: A New Era of Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs and Influencers with Alexis Quintal 26:29

19d ago26:29

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Alexis Quintal, founder of Rosarium, is a personal branding expert and former professor who empowers entrepreneurs through PR, combining a passion for teaching with over a decade of industry experience. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You can build the relationship and trust through personal branding. 2. You can leverage PR strategies after you have set your …

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S.D. Smith (Author of The Green Ember series) 49:28

20d ago49:28

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How we can see all our vocations as participating in the “Mended Wood,” why The Lord of the Rings was more spiritually powerful for him than any Christian non-fiction, and the call to “modesty, fidelity, and audacity” in our work. Links Mentioned: S.D. Smith S.D. Smith on Facebook S.D. Smith on Instagram S.D. Smith on YouTube The Green Ember Series…

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A 6 Step System to Connect Your Dots Forward and Turn Your NOW into an Even Better NEXT with Sam Horn 27:15

20d ago27:15

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Sam Horn, CEO of the Intrigue Agency, 3 TEDx Talks, author of POP!, Tongue Fu!, clients include Oracle, NASA, Accenture. Richard Branson's New Now Leaders. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Clarity happens in iteration not in inertia. Put it in your calendar because if you don’t go now, you will never go. 2. Communicate your vision and not the variables. 3. The…

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5 Things Successful Online Entrepreneurs Know That Others Don’t with Yuri Elkaim 29:01

21d ago29:01

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Yuri Elkaim is a former pro athlete, leading health expert and renowned business coach, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder of Healthpreneur® where he helps health entrepreneurs, coaches, and practitioners start and scale online businesses that create more income and freedom...and better results for their clients. Top 3 Value Bombs 1…

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How to Create a Cult-Following in an Unattached World with Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley: An EOFire Classic from 2021 25:37

22d ago25:37

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley founded Crumbl Cookies in 2017, now the fastest-growing franchise and …

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The Power of Video in Being Known as the Go To Authority in Your Industry with Krista Mashore: An EOFire Classic from 2021 24:06

23d ago24:06

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Krista Mashore has been in the top 1% of coaches and realtors nationwide. She is the author of four bes…

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Data Driven Dreams - Is your car your friend or Big Brother? - On the Move at SxSW 2025 57:16

29d ago57:16

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Road trip, anyone? As AI takes the wheel, our vehicles are learning and adapting to their surroundings. Cars are evolving into data-gathering machines but at what cost? Are we heading towards secure connectivity and personalized mobility, or socially segregated and congested cities under data surveillance? This panel of influential experts will exp…

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How to Get Your Wife To Want You Again with Keith Yackey: An EOFire Classic from 2021 27:06

24d ago27:06

27:06

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. After his wife leaving him because she was no longer attracted to him, Keith Yackey was hell bent on fi…

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How to Coach Yourself into a Thriving Future with Simon T Bailey 20:54

25d ago20:54

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Simon T Bailey, author of Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself into a Thriving Future, equips leaders worldwide with tools to thrive, shaping workplace resilience and customer brilliance for 2,400+ organizations. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Failure is not final and failure is only feedback and feedback is the practice of champions. 2. The result of thri…

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The Journey to $100M with Warren Patterson 24:30

26d ago24:30

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Warren Patterson is a dynamic and results-driven high level executive with a proven track record of driving growth, leading successful mergers and acquisitions, and building high-performing teams. He demonstrated expertise in operations, strategic planning, and cultivating a positive organizational culture. He is a visionary leader with a keen abil…

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Laura Wifler (Poet + Author of Your Worth Never Wavers) 32:29

27d ago32:29

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How to find biblical freedom and courage to quit something professionally, how Laura and I have both cultivated a willingness to be misunderstood, and how the gospel should compel us to quit differently. Links Mentioned: Laura Wifler Laura Wifler on Instagram Laura Wifler on Facebook Your Worth Never Wavers Risen Motherhood Emily A. Jensen Hannah M…

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From 5 to 5,500 employees: Key to Fast and Efficient Scaling with Pranav Dalal 22:17

27d ago22:17

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Pranav Dalal, CEO and Founder of Office Beacon, started his entrepreneurial journey in 2001. He has now expanded globally, growing to 5,500+ employees across four countries, all without outside funding or partners. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Embraced the mindset of moving fast and learning quickly without damaging client relationship and quality. 2. Trea…

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How to Make Millions Doing Dirty Jobs for Homeowners with Adam Chapman 18:52

28d ago18:52

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Adam Chapman - The Home Service King. From growing up with nothing, to playing pro hockey until getting a career ending injury, to building my own million dollar home service business from the ground up. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Home Services is the best business model in the world because you can start right away knocking on doors and make $100-500 in…

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Create Explosive Growth By Reaching High Performance in 4 Easy Steps with Jonathan Gelardi: An EOFire Classic from 2021 25:19

29d ago25:19

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Jonathan is a High Performance Coach, Owner of Superior Self Transformation and founder of the DEEM met…

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Creating New Tech Leadership with Peter Rex: An EOFire Classic from 2021 25:43

1M ago25:43

25:43

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Peter Rex is the founder and CEO of Rex, an ecosystem of tech companies headquartered in Austin, Texas.…

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Human Connection - The Baseline to Success and Happiness with Stuart Knight 26:32

1M ago26:32

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Stuart Knight has written, produced and starred in shows that have been seen by over one million people, has written best selling books and is the founder of The Human Connection Group. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The more that you experiment, the more successful you will become. Throw everything at the wall and see what sticks and if it falls off the wal…

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Investing in Art with Masterworks CEO with Scott Lynn 21:11

1M ago21:11

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Scott Lynn is the Founder and CEO of Masterworks, the first platform allowing investors to buy and trade shares in blue-chip art. Scott is a serial entrepreneur and a leading art collector. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Strategy before execution. Focus more on making sure you are solving the right problem than just working really hard. 2. Art is a long term…

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From Burnout to Bliss: Reclaiming Joy as a High-Achiever with Krisstina Wise 21:15

1M ago21:15

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Krisstina Wise, a real estate mogul, millionaire coach, and best-selling author, teaches entrepreneurs to build 7-figure businesses and net worth while achieving financial freedom without sacrificing health or happiness. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Money and wealth is not created around earnings and how much money you make but how you manage the cash flow…

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Tim Croll (LEGO Masters contestant + Director of Serious Play at Narrative.live) 40:52

1M ago40:52

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What we can learn from Scripture about a theology of play, how LEGO’s Serious Play can solve problems at work, and why the opposite of play is not work but depression. Links Mentioned: Tim Croll Tim Croll on LinkedIn Tim Croll on X Tim Croll on Instagram Tim Croll on YouTube Tim Croll on Facebook Tim Croll on IMDb LEGO® Masters LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® …

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Balancing Connection with Production in Leadership with Brandon Allen 27:03

1M ago27:03

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Brandon Allen is a transformational leadership coach who helps leaders better connect with their teams and organize their lives. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Taking a more deliberate approach and slowing down to really understand what you are getting into and what is the problem that you are really trying to solve is a much faster way to success than simpl…

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Unleashing AI In Advertising: How LaunchAds.AI Outperforms Humans in Ad Mastery with Greg Writer 22:50

1M ago22:50

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Greg, the CEO of Launch Cart, is a serial entrepreneur, investor, former investment banker and dealmaker revolutionizing eCommerce. With 35+ years of mentoring entrepreneurs, he's often called 'The Entrepreneur’s Best Friend. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. It is important to have the skill set and the ability to buy and convert traffic profitability because …

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