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In a world that often celebrates high-tech founders and overnight success stories, The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project turns the spotlight toward a different kind of hero—the everyday entrepreneur. Hosted by internationally recognized author and educator Gary Schoeniger, this podcast features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, educators, and changemakers who are unlocking human potential through entrepreneurial thinking. From classrooms to boardrooms, from overlooked communities to glo ...
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Inside Out with Belgard is a podcast made for professionals, by professionals, who are passionate about outdoor living. Hosted by outdoor design expert and Belgard’s Director of Residential Hardscapes Joe Raboine, the podcast dives into the latest trends in outdoor living and how contractors can maximize their business. Each episode, Joe will talk to fellow industry experts and share knowledge on outdoor design, products, tools and more.
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Helping businesses grow. Answering marketing questions. Questioning conventional wisdom. Please Advise… is a marketing and business talk show without the all the annoying buzzwords, empty aphorisms, and fluffy interviews that proliferate the genre. This podcast aims to be different by being *real* - seeking genuine advice from experts and offering real world expertise to those who need it. And just as you'd expect from any good marketing podcast, the description is also filled with search-op ...
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Gary Schoeniger delves into the amazing life journey of Keith Johnson, whose authentic energy and resilient mindset led him to become part of Morgan Freeman’s blues band. He looks back to his childhood in Mississippi, his greatest rejection in HR, and how he fully embraced his musical talents. From singing gospel songs at his local church, forming …
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Pastor Andy Elmes from our Sunday morning service Dec 6th, 2025 2nd service. Andy and his wife Gina are the senior pastors of Family Church, a multi-congregational church located on the south coast of England. Andy is a visionary leader who has grown the church from twelve people on its first day to a significant and influential church in the UK an…
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Pastor Andy Elmes from our Sunday morning service Dec 6th, 2025 1st service. Andy and his wife Gina are the senior pastors of Family Church, a multi-congregational church located on the south coast of England. Andy is a visionary leader who has grown the church from twelve people on its first day to a significant and influential church in the UK an…
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From our special Saturday evening service with Andy Elmes on Dec 6th. Andy and his wife Gina are the senior pastors of Family Church, a multi-congregational church located on the south coast of England. Andy is a visionary leader who has grown the church from twelve people on its first day to a significant and influential church in the UK and beyon…
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Pastor Jared Dorsch's Message from November 23rd, 2025 - 9:00 AM Service. Jared and his wife Sharlene are pastors and preachers to the nations. Originally from King's Fire, they moved to Los Angeles, CA, and became pastors at The Dream Center for some years. From there, they moved to England and created a ministry called Rise Nations . For more inf…
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A true entrepreneurial mindset is not just about earning a profit but also creating genuine human relationships and experiences. In this episode, we dive deep into the ecosystem of Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec), one of the most entrepreneurial university systems in the world. Geraldina Silveyra León, a transformative leader at Tec, discusses how t…
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Here’s the thing that still puzzles me: We all know entrepreneurship drives innovation, creates jobs, and fuels economies. We know that. But, it's still not a core part of how we educate, how we train, how we think about the future of learning and work. Today’s guest is Jonathan Ortmans, who is, in my opinion, one of the loudest, clearest voices pu…
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As technology, culture, and creativity reshape how we grow, the future of learning lies in moving beyond compliance to true curiosity and capability. Learning strategist Nick Briere shares how organizations can design experiences that do more than check boxes, empowering people to think, build, and innovate. Drawing from years of designing learning…
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Today’s conversation stuck with me long after we hit stop. My guest is Elan Gelfand, a 20-year-old college student and podcaster who caught my attention almost immediately because of his superpower – self-directed learning. From the moment we connected, I could tell he is not your typical college student. He is not waiting for other people to tell …
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Dr. Matt Lee started out studying criminal homicide. But after his career took some unexpected yet fascinating turns, he found himself leading research at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program. He joins Gary Schoeniger to reflect on how he made this career shift and is now pushing the boundaries of traditional academia. Dr. Lee unpacks the connection…
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Entrepreneurship is not always about building and earning the biggest – sometimes, it is simply about getting started and doing consistent work. Gary Schoeniger sits down with Erik Pedersen, president and COO of Network Kansas, who shares how he builds statewide ecosystems centered on fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. Together, they discuss wha…
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Today’s episode is a little different—and honestly, it’s one I’ve been looking forward to for a while. I’m joined by someone who really gets it. Not just the mechanics of leadership or the theory behind entrepreneurship—but the deeper stuff. The mindset. The attitude. The way of seeing the world that changes how we show up every day. Dr. Dan Walden…
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Today I’m joined by John Dearie — founder and president of the Center for American Entrepreneurship, a nonpartisan policy and advocacy organization in Washington, D.C. As the policy director at the Financial Services Forum, a CEO-led industry association, John had a front-row seat to the 2008 financial crisis. In the wake of that upheaval, he began…
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Serial entrepreneur Doug Hardman went through a lot to achieve his current success. His story is all about ambition, resilience, and hard-earned humility, shaped by his determination to jump back from many failures. In this enlightening conversation, he looks back on the ups and downs of his career and life that taught him patience, commitment, and…
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“Did you make this yourself?” was the question that inspired Kelsey Carter to turn her small hustles into an actual entrepreneurial venture. In this inspiring conversation with Gary Schoeniger, she shares her journey from selling candy, comics, and jewelry to building her soul food venture Carter’s Kitchen in her college dorm room. She talks about …
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There is no single path to entrepreneurship success – one person may do it in the most traditional way, while others may take an even more unorthodox path. The latter proved to be true for Marshall Taulbert, who became a fashion designer in the most interesting way possible. He looks back on how he grew up mostly around entrepreneurs and how it tau…
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Pain will always be a part of life. You will always find countless hurdles and roadblocks in your journey, and sometimes they will pull you down and hurt you. But you have to do everything in your power to not stay on the ground and get back up. Hakeem Croom’s story embodies this mindset, which he explores in this conversation with Gary Schoeniger.…
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In this episode of Please Advise…, 8AM Creative founder Sam Kimelman sits down with Eric Brown and Nora DiNuzzo, the powerhouse duo behind the consulting firm Blood, Sweat, and Tears. This one’s for agency founders and leaders who are tired of vague growth hacks and looking for real, hard-won advice on scaling smarter—not just bigger. We dig into t…
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Hello and welcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, where I tease out the hidden logic that enables ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things through finding solutions. In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Meena McCullough, a physical therapist who became an unlikely entrepreneur. Frustrated by the limitations of…
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In this episode of Please Advise…, we sit down with Doug Zanger, founder of Indie Agency News, to discuss how independent agencies can carve out their space in an increasingly competitive industry. Doug shares his journey in launching Indie Agency News and its mission to provide visibility and support for indie agencies through community-driven con…
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In this episode of Please Advise…, we sit down with Joe Namee, founder and CEO of SKU Performance Group, to uncover the secrets of navigating the fast-evolving distribution and retail space. Joe shares his journey, from starting his distribution business out of the trunk of a broken-down Ford Taurus to becoming a trusted broker helping brands break…
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Welcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, where I tease out the hidden logic that enables ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. In this episode, I’m speaking with Rick MacLennan, who happens to be the Chancellor of the Ventura County Community College System. Why am I interviewing a community college chancello…
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Today, I’m thrilled to speak with Kathy Boyd and Kim Goodwin, two inspiring leaders from the Orange County Department of Education, who have embraced this entrepreneurial mindset to make a real difference. We covered a lot in this conversation, and I was blown away by their energy and enthusiasm, as well as the innovative ways they’re using entrepr…
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Change is a constant force in both personal and professional growth. Join us for another episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project as we sit down with Richard Boyatzis, a renowned psychologist and leading expert in emotional intelligence—an essential aspect of the entrepreneurial mindset. Drawing from his latest book, The Science of Change, an…
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In this episode, we speak with Adam Pearson, co-founder of Fortunato No.4, a family-owned business producing some of the world’s finest chocolate. Their journey—from the streets of San Diego to the jungles of Peru—is an adventure you won’t want to miss. After losing their family business, Adam, along with his father and brother, had to start over. …
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Navigating advertising during an election season can be tricky, with higher ad costs and increased sensitivity to public sentiment. In this episode, we sat down with Adam Ortman, founder of Kinetic319, to discuss how brands can maintain visibility and stay relevant while being mindful of these challenges. Adam shares his insights on crafting creati…
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Crowdfunding presents a paradox for founders. You use it to raise your initial seed funding, but you also need to heavily promote it, which can be expensive in its own right. We recently worked with Dave McNeeley and The Keeper's Hive to launch their product on Indiegogo. They raised more than double their goal. While Dave, as our Operations Direct…
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In this episode, we talk with Jaime Casap, former Chief Education Evangelist at Google. We discuss the evolving nature of learning and work, and why all students need to develop entrepreneurial attitudes and skills. Jaime challenges us to rethink how we prepare students for today's world, shifting the question from "What do you want to be when you …
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In this episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Bob Kramer, a master bladesmith and founder of Kramer Knives, known for crafting some of the world’s finest cutlery. Bob’s path is anything but conventional—ranging from clown college to oceanography and the culinary arts. Through undiagnosed dyslexia …
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, I’m speaking with Dan Thorenson, a former Navy mechanic who became an unlikely entrepreneur. Growing up in a small town in North Dakota, Dan floundered in school, that is until he discovered an auto shop program that took him from the very bottom of his class to the…
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Welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, I’m speaking with Doug Katz, who is an award-winning chef and an amazing entrepreneur. People open restaurants every day, and, as you probably know, the failure rate is extremely high. Yet Doug seems to have mastered the craft not only as a chef but as an entrepreneur. While …
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project Today, I’m speaking with Camillo Archuleta, an aspiring entrepreneur who stumbled into an opportunity to teach his eight-year-old daughter how to think like an entrepreneur. It all started when he challenged his daughter to raise the money she needed for a school fundraiser…
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today I’m speaking with Rodney Walker. This is truly an amazing story you won’t want to miss. Raised on the south side of Chicago, Rodney was born to parents who both struggled with addiction. At the age of five, he was cast into the foster care system, where he was separa…
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Hello, and welcome to another episode of the entrepreneurial mindset project. Today, I’m speaking with Jim Correll, an everyday entrepreneur who started an entrepreneurial mindset revolution that transformed his community. At the age of 50, Jim was hired as an outside staff instructor to teach the Successful Entrepreneur Program at a small communit…
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