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 ...
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2265 - Navigating the New SEO Era: Enhancing Your Brand’s AI Presence with Vertology's Liudmila Kiseleva
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24:27How 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…
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2264 - The Greatest Advantage of No-Code AI Solutions for Busy Professionals with StudioX's Ajay Malik
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19:33Unlocking 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…
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2263 - Leadership, Learning, and Mastering Uncertainty with THAXA's Dr. Carla Fowler
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18:16Thriving 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 …
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2262 - What’s Really Holding You Back in Love and Life with Ray Biancalana
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32:02The 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…
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2261 - How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Tactical Marketing and Focus on Strategic Branding with Hummingbird Creative Group's Wendy Coulter
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23:36Building 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 …
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2260 - Top Opportunities for Women in Franchising Right Now with Females in Franchising's Brittney Lincoln
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17:33Breaking 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…
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2259 - Why Entrepreneurs Need Both Therapy and a Good Score with Nav's Levi King
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27:48Unlocking 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…
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2258 - Transforming Local Government Challenges into Opportunities with Silsby Strategic Advisors' Shane Silsby
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18:48How 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…
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2257 - Insights on AI, Social Media Strategies, and Client Engagement from Azarian Growth Agency's Hamlet Azarian
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22:58Data-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…
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2256 - How Creativity Fuels Innovation in Tech with Experion Technologies Inc's Manoj Balraj
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20:45Building 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…
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2255 - Essential Tactics for Service and SaaS Businesses with The Change Hive's Yemi Oluseun
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24:46Unlocking 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…
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2254 - The Hidden Emotional Blocks That Keep You from Financial Success with Wealth Clinic's Leisa Peterson
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27:48Navigating 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 …
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2253 - Six Principles to Help Entrepreneurs Step Back and Thrive with Ral West: Livin’ The Dream's Ral West
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17:27How 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…
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2252 - Embracing the Future: How to Make AI Your Business Ally with Lardi & Partner Consulting's Kamales Lardi
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17:42Harnessing 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…
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2251 - From Stuck to Unstoppable: The Mindset Shift You Need with Premier Destiny's Paul Tembunde
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21:34Unlocking 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…
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2250 - Essential Leadership Principles to Retain Top Talent and Inspire High-Performing Teams with Maxwell Leadership Institute's Chris Robinson
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18:48Authentic 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…
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2249 - Top Strategies for Leveraging AI in Sales and Marketing with Ursula Inc's Ursula Mentjes
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20:03Unlocking 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…
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2248 - Mastering E-Commerce Through Effective Content, Ad Trends, and Scaling Strategies with Launch and Scale Agency's Mo Elhawary
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17:46How 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…
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2247 - Solving Modern HR Challenges with AI-Powered Leave Management with Aidora's Anant Agarwal
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17:56Navigating 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 …
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2246 - The DJ Who Empowers Men Through Beats and Life Lessons with GoBundance Mastermind's Mike McCarthy
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23:18Unlocking 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 …
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2245 - How Self-Love and Confidence Empower Leaders to Inspire Action with Cynthia Rivard
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18:21Hope 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 …
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2244 - Practical Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Salespeople from The UK's Most Hated Sales Trainer Benjamin Dennehy
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23:36The 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…
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2243 - Smart Financial Foundations for Startups and Growing Businesses with Exbo Group's Nicholas Spezio
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21:14How to Build a Fundable, Scalable Business: Expert Insights from Nicholas Spezio of Exbo Group In the world of startups and high-growth companies, raising capital is often seen as a major milestone. But what happens after the money hits your account? In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, Nicholas Spezio, Managing Director at Exbo Group, s…
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2242 - How Building Relationships Can Transform Your Business Strategy with Nimble's Jon Ferrara
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19:01Relationship-Driven Growth with Jon Ferrara of Nimble On this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Jon Ferrara, CEO and Founder of Nimble, about the deeper value of authentic relationship management in business. As the creator of both GoldMine and Nimble, Jon has pioneered the CRM space for decades—and continues to …
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2241 - The Role of a Fractional CFO in Scoring Big Wins in Healthcare Finance with Sorso's Stanislav Sukhinin
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17:08From Soccer to CFO Strategy with Stanislav Sukhinin of Sorso On this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Stanislav Sukhinin, Founder and CEO of Sorso, a fractional CFO firm helping outpatient healthcare clinics improve financial health, drive growth, and prepare for acquisition. Stanislav blends his background in t…
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