Welcome to "The Hummingbird Effect," a podcast dedicated to uncovering the subtle yet powerful ways that small innovations can transform your business. Hosted by Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, this show delves into the stories and strategies behind successful brand building. For over 25 years, Wendy has helped CEOs and business leaders redefine their brands through innovation and compelling narratives. In this podcast, she shares the insights and lessons learned from her e ...
…
continue reading
Hummingbird Creative Group Podcasts
You’re gonna love this DAILY, commercial-free entrepreneur spotlight show. We feature CEOs and founders of 6-9 figure B2B companies. Agencies, coaches, consultants, and other leaders share not only their success stories - but their advice for business leaders focused on business growth. You’re going to hear real stories from real people all in 15-25 minutes time - perfect for your commute. On this podcast, your host, Josh Elledge encourages entrepreneurs to share not only their expertise but ...
…
continue reading
1
2261 - How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Tactical Marketing and Focus on Strategic Branding with Hummingbird Creative Group's Wendy Coulter
23:36
23:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:36
Building Business Value Through Strategic Branding: Insights from Wendy Coulter of Hummingbird Creative Group In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge interviewed Wendy Coulter, President and CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group. With over three decades of expertise in branding and marketing, Wendy discussed how strategic …
…
continue reading
1
2268 - Proven Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Write a Transformative Book with Tandem Services Inc's Jennifer Crosswhite
21:22
21:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:22
Why Writing a Book in 2025 Is a Game-Changer for Entrepreneurs: Expert Insights from Book Coach Jennifer Crosswhite In today’s fast-moving business world, standing out as a thought leader requires more than just expertise—it requires authority. In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge sits down with Jennifer Crosswhite, sea…
…
continue reading
1
2267 - How Remote Teams Transform Lives and Drive Global Impact with ZimWorX's JW Oliver JR
19:46
19:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:46
Transforming Lives and Businesses: The Power of Remote Teams with ZimWorX In a world where remote work is reshaping the way companies operate, ZimWorX is leading the charge by combining operational excellence with social impact. In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge spoke with JW Oliver, CEO and Co-founder of ZimWorX…
…
continue reading
1
2266 - Discover How to Leverage Speaking Opportunities for Business Growth and Impact with Speakers Gigs' Dannella Burnett
16:57
16:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:57
How to Find and Secure Speaking Gigs: Expert Strategies from Dannella Burnett Are you a coach, business owner, or expert looking to grow your audience, income, and impact through speaking? In a recent podcast episode, Josh Elledge sat down with Dannella Burnett, founder of Speakers Need to Speak and Encore Elite Events, to share actionable strategi…
…
continue reading
1
2265 - Navigating the New SEO Era: Enhancing Your Brand’s AI Presence with Vertology's Liudmila Kiseleva
24:27
24:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:27
How to Optimize Your Brand for AI Search: Expert Insights from Liudmila Kiseleva, Vertology AI Founder AI is transforming SEO, changing how brands are discovered and perceived online. In a recent episode, Josh Elledge interviewed Liudmila Kiseleva, Founder of Vertology AI, about strategies brands can use to thrive in AI-driven search. From updating…
…
continue reading
1
2264 - The Greatest Advantage of No-Code AI Solutions for Busy Professionals with StudioX's Ajay Malik
19:33
19:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:33
Unlocking the Power of Generative AI Agents: Insights from Ajay Malik, CEO of StudioX Generative AI is revolutionizing the way businesses operate, moving beyond basic chatbots to autonomous AI agents that can handle complex workflows. In this episode, Josh Elledge interviews Ajay Malik, CEO and founder of StudioX, about how agent-based AI is transf…
…
continue reading
1
2263 - Leadership, Learning, and Mastering Uncertainty with THAXA's Dr. Carla Fowler
18:16
18:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:16
Thriving in Uncertainty: Leadership, Learning, and Performance Science with Dr. Carla Fowler In an unpredictable world, leaders and professionals need more than strategies—they need resilience, adaptability, and insight. In this episode, host Josh Elledge sits down with Dr. Carla Fowler, Founder and Managing Director of THAXA®, to explore how high …
…
continue reading
1
2262 - What’s Really Holding You Back in Love and Life with Ray Biancalana
32:02
32:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:02
The Power of Inner Work: Transforming Relationships, Business, and Emotional Health with Ray Biancalana In this episode, Josh Elledge sits down with Ray Biancalana—certified relationship coach, best-selling author, and founder of Coaching with Ray—to explore how inner work transforms relationships, business success, and emotional well-being. Drawin…
…
continue reading
1
2260 - Top Opportunities for Women in Franchising Right Now with Females in Franchising's Brittney Lincoln
17:33
17:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:33
Breaking Barriers and Building Community: Brittney Lincoln’s Guide to Women in Franchising In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, Josh Elledge sits down with Brittney Lincoln, Founder of Females in Franchising, to explore the opportunities and challenges for women in the franchising industry. Brittney shares her journey, insights on ge…
…
continue reading
1
2259 - Why Entrepreneurs Need Both Therapy and a Good Score with Nav's Levi King
27:48
27:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:48
Unlocking Small Business Success: Insights from Levi King, Founder & CEO of Nav In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Levi King, Founder and CEO of Nav, about building a solid financial foundation for small business growth. Levi draws on his experience as a serial entrepreneur and fintech leader to unpack…
…
continue reading
1
2258 - Transforming Local Government Challenges into Opportunities with Silsby Strategic Advisors' Shane Silsby
18:48
18:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:48
How to Successfully Work with Local Governments: Insights from Shane Silsby of Silsby Strategic Advisors In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge talks with Shane Silsby, CEO and Founder of Silsby Strategic Advisors and author of Managing for Meteors: Preparing Local Government Leaders Before the Impact. Shane shares his de…
…
continue reading
1
2257 - Insights on AI, Social Media Strategies, and Client Engagement from Azarian Growth Agency's Hamlet Azarian
22:58
22:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:58
Data-Driven B2B Growth in 2025: Insights from Hamlet Azarian of Azarian Growth Agency In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, Josh Elledge talks with Hamlet Azarian, CEO of Azarian Growth Agency, about how B2B companies can accelerate growth in 2025 using real-time data, AI integration, and signal-based marketing strategies. Hamlet explains…
…
continue reading
1
2256 - How Creativity Fuels Innovation in Tech with Experion Technologies Inc's Manoj Balraj
20:45
20:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:45
Building Digital Products That Drive Revenue with Experion Technologies’ Manoj Balraj In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Manoj Balraj, Co-founder and President of Experion Technologies. Manoj shares how his company has grown into a global leader in digital product engineering, delivering mission-critical s…
…
continue reading
1
2255 - Essential Tactics for Service and SaaS Businesses with The Change Hive's Yemi Oluseun
24:46
24:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:46
Unlocking Sustainable Growth with Customer Retention Strategies from Yemi Oluseun of The Change Hive In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Yemi Oluseun, Founder and CEO of The Change Hive. With a background in fintech and corporate transformation, Yemi shares why customer retention—not just acquisition—is the…
…
continue reading
1
2254 - The Hidden Emotional Blocks That Keep You from Financial Success with Wealth Clinic's Leisa Peterson
27:48
27:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:48
Navigating Sudden Wealth and Money Mindset with Lisa Peterson of Wealth Clinic In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Lisa Peterson, founder of Wealth Clinic, money coach, and author of The Money Catalyst: Your Guide to Prosperity, Freedom, and Living Your Best Life. Lisa shares how sudden wealth—whether from …
…
continue reading
1
2253 - Six Principles to Help Entrepreneurs Step Back and Thrive with Ral West: Livin’ The Dream's Ral West
17:27
17:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:27
How to Break Free from Founder-Led Operations: Ral West’s Six Principles for Entrepreneurial Freedom In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge interviews Ral West, founder of Ral West: Livin’ The Dream, a business coach and serial entrepreneur who helps six- and seven-figure founders step out of the day-to-day grind. Ral sha…
…
continue reading
1
2252 - Embracing the Future: How to Make AI Your Business Ally with Lardi & Partner Consulting's Kamales Lardi
17:42
17:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:42
Harnessing AI for Human-Centered Digital Transformation with Kamales Lardi of Lardi & Partner Consulting In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge interviews Kamales Lardi, CEO of Lardi & Partner Consulting and author of Artificial Intelligence for Business: Harness AI for Value, Growth, and Innovation. Kamales shares how bu…
…
continue reading
1
2251 - From Stuck to Unstoppable: The Mindset Shift You Need with Premier Destiny's Paul Tembunde
21:34
21:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:34
Unlocking Identity, Mindset, and Service-Driven Growth with Paul Tembunde of Premier Destiny In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge talks with Paul Tembunde, Co-founder and CEO of Premier Destiny. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the home care industry and his journey as a transformational coach, Paul shares h…
…
continue reading
1
2250 - Essential Leadership Principles to Retain Top Talent and Inspire High-Performing Teams with Maxwell Leadership Institute's Chris Robinson
18:48
18:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:48
Authentic Leadership and People-First Culture with Chris Robinson of Maxwell Leadership In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of the Maxwell Leadership Institute and founder of chrisrobinsonspeaker.com. Chris shares a transformative approach to leadership rooted in aut…
…
continue reading
1
Everybody Make More Money when You're Nice - Mikki Paradis
55:16
55:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:16
Join us on this exciting episode of the Hummingbird Effect Podcast as we sit down with Mikki Paradis, a trailblazing drywall and paint contractor who has been revolutionizing the construction industry for over 20 years. Mikki shares her journey, from starting her own business at NC State to becoming a respected leader known for her integrity and in…
…
continue reading
1
2249 - Top Strategies for Leveraging AI in Sales and Marketing with Ursula Inc's Ursula Mentjes
20:03
20:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:03
Unlocking Quantum Revenue Growth with AI – Insights from Ursula Mentjes of Ursula Inc. In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Ursula Mentjes, founder of Ursula Inc. and host of the Quantum Revenue Expansion podcast. Ursula shares how entrepreneurs can leverage AI tools like custom GPTs and AI agents to scale s…
…
continue reading
1
2248 - Mastering E-Commerce Through Effective Content, Ad Trends, and Scaling Strategies with Launch and Scale Agency's Mo Elhawary
17:46
17:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:46
How to Launch and Scale a Successful E-Commerce Brand: Expert Insights from Mo Elhawary In today’s fast-paced e-commerce landscape, founders and marketers need more than just trends to succeed; they need actionable strategies for driving real growth. In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge sat down with Mo Elhawary, Fo…
…
continue reading
1
2247 - Solving Modern HR Challenges with AI-Powered Leave Management with Aidora's Anant Agarwal
17:56
17:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:56
Navigating the Complex World of Leave Management: How AI is Transforming HR for Distributed Teams In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, managing employee leave has become a daunting challenge—especially for companies with teams spread across multiple states. In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge sat down with Anant …
…
continue reading
1
2246 - The DJ Who Empowers Men Through Beats and Life Lessons with GoBundance Mastermind's Mike McCarthy
23:18
23:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:18
Unlocking Holistic Success: Lessons from Mike McCarthy of GoBundance Mastermind In a world where financial achievement is often seen as the pinnacle of success, what happens when you reach the top and still feel unfulfilled? This central question is explored in a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, hosted by Josh Elledge, featuring Mike …
…
continue reading
1
2245 - How Self-Love and Confidence Empower Leaders to Inspire Action with Cynthia Rivard
18:21
18:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:21
Hope in Action: Leadership Lessons from Cynthia Rivard on Navigating Change and Inspiring Impact In a world marked by uncertainty and rapid transformation, the need for authentic, visionary leadership has never been greater. In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge sat down with Cynthia Rivard, author of Hope for a New …
…
continue reading
1
2244 - Practical Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Salespeople from The UK's Most Hated Sales Trainer Benjamin Dennehy
23:36
23:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:36
The Unvarnished Truth About Sales: Lessons from the UK’s Most Hated Sales Trainer, Benjamin Dennehy In the world of sales, few voices are as candid—or as controversial—as Benjamin Dennehy, widely known as the UK’s most hated sales trainer. In this episode, hosted by Josh Elledge, Benjamin pulls no punches as he exposes the uncomfortable realities o…
…
continue reading
