Entrepreneurship 101
Entrepreneurship 101 is a dynamic, knowledge-driven platform designed to equip aspiring founders, small-business owners, and creative innovators with the mindset, tools, and strategies needed to excel in today’s competitive landscape. It breaks down the core fundamentals of entrepreneurship into clear, actionable insights that listeners can immediately apply to their own ventures. Each session explores essential themes such as opportunity discovery, building resilience, strategic planning, leadership development, financial literacy, branding, and sustainable growth. Through expert interviews, real-world case studies, and practical guidance, Entrepreneurship 101 demystifies the challenges of launching and scaling a business while inspiring listeners to think boldly and act with intention.
Episodes
Kyle Bender on Real Estate Investing, Scaling Teams and Building Long-Term Wealth
Kyle Bender
Broker, Investor & Real Estate Entrepreneur Helping Clients Build Long-Term Wealth
Hi, I’m Kyle Bender — a real estate entrepreneur, broker, investor, and the CEO of Scarlett Property Group at eXp Realty based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Over the last two decades, I’ve built multiple businesses across brokerage, real estate investing, and property management, helping clients and inve
Beyond the Boardroom: How High-Achieving Women Rebuild After Divorce with Trena Briscoe Matthews
Trena Briscoe Matthews
Post-Divorce Strategist: Transforming High-Achieving Women from Survival to Purposeful Reinvention
Trena is a transformative leader, author, and post-divorce strategic coach dedicated to helping high-achieving women over 40 regain clarity and confidence after divorce, so they can intentionally design their next chapter in alignment with who they are now.
As the founder of S
Anna Rikka Aborro: Building Systems, Delegating Effectively and Scaling Without Chaos
Anna Rikka Aborro
Everything in Your Business Runs Through You. We Change That.
nna Rikka Aborro is the founder of TAP Virtual Solutions and TAP OBM.
She has 18 years of experience in operations and project management, helping business owners organize the messy backend of their business.
She works with founders, coaches, consultants, and service-based businesses that already have clients, revenu
Ammarah Ahmed: Turning UX, CRO and Behavioural Psychology Into Business Growth
Ammarah Ahmed
Founder, CRO Expert, Ex-Operator in Tech
Ammarah Ahmed spent 10 years inside some of the largest growth platforms in the region. Delivery Hero, Foodpanda, Talabat, and Daraz, across MENA and 15 countries. The kind of roles where you own the outcome, not just the recommendation.
In 2022, she started Precision Consulting on the side while still in those jobs. Earlier in 2025, she went
Brian Beck: Turning AI and Cybersecurity Strategies Into Measurable Business Results | Entrepreneurship 101
Brian Beck
Joining us today is Brian Beck from Proxurve Solutions. Brian works with mid-sized organizations to turn AI and cybersecurity from concepts into real business outcomes.
While most conversations in this space focus on what AI can do, Brian focuses on why companies struggle to implement it—and how to fix that. His work is all about helping leaders cut through the noise, align technolog
From Holy Water to Happy Hour: Matt Estrin’s Journey from Pastor to Entrepreneur and Founder of 477 Distilling
Matt Estrin
Alcohol entrepreneur, foodpreneur, published author, and an incredibly nice guy
Matthew Estrin is an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of 477 Distilling. After spending 15 years as a pastor, he made the leap into business ownership and has since launched seven businesses. He's the author of I Know the Owner: From Holy Water to Happy Hour, where he shares honest lessons on entrepreneur
Karen Robinson: 24 Years of Transforming Lives Through Trauma Recovery, Therapy, and Compassionate Coaching
Karen Robinson
Trauma Recovery Expert
Karen Robinson, LCSW, is a service driven social worker, therapist, and coach with 24 years of clinical experience. Karen received both her BSW and MSW from the University of Maine, where she is originally from. Karen is a genuine, authentic, compassionate provider. Her specialties are trauma recovery, anxiety, and depression. In her free time, Karen enjoys re
What 10 Years in Google Ads Taught Me About the AI Revolution | Michael Elliott
Michael Elliott
For over a decade, I was deep in the trenches of Google Ads, mastering the algorithms, optimizing campaigns, and consistently driving measurable ROI for businesses of all sizes.
This wasn't just about keywords and bids; it was about understanding human psychology, market dynamics, and the relentless pursuit of scalable growth. My superpower became translating complex digital adve
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Stephen Wright talking about helping small to midsize business owners cut through noise, and identify as well as the your book.
Stephen Wright
Stephen E. Wright - Speaker | Strategist | Author of Four Proven Strategies to Focus and Accelerate Your Business: PICK ONE
Stephen Wright is the author of PICK ONE: 4 Strategies to Focus and Accelerate Your Business. He helps small to midsize business owners cut through noise, identify the real issue, and choose the one strategic move that creates traction.
Drawing from years of e
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Beth Flippo talking about being the Founder & CEO of Dexa: Turning Chaos into Strategy, Not Excuses.
Beth Flippo
Founder & CEO of Dexa: Turning Chaos into Strategy, Not Excuses
Beth Flippo is the CEO and Founder of DEXA and the first female CEO of an unmanned aviation company in the U.S. With a background spanning Goldman Sachs and the Department of Defense, she now leads one of the nation’s few FAA-certified drone carriers, helping redefine the future of delivery through fast, autonomous logisti
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Andrew Parr talking about being a UK therapist, trainer and author with 33 years of clinical practice and over 20,000 one-to-one client sessions.
Andrew Parr is a UK therapist, trainer and author, practising since 1992, with over 20,000 one-to-one client sessions.
His book The Real You is published by Penguin Life, and he has trained more than 500 practitioners in his own root-cause approach to lasting change.
He's come to see that real transformation is less about anything we typically call therapy, and more about de-hypnotising ourselves
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Lintao Lu talking about his book.
Lintao (LT) Lu is a global business executive, engineer, entrepreneur, and author. He is the founder, President, and CEO of NAVAC Inc., a New Jersey-based company specializing in HVAC tools, instruments, and industrial vacuum technology. Under his leadership, NAVAC has grown into an international brand known for innovation in the HVAC industry.
He was born in a rural fishing village in China durin
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Philip Ganz talking about tbeing the President at Next Wave Mortgage.
Philip Ganz
President at Next Wave Mortgage
Phil Ganz is the founder of Next Wave Mortgage, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With over 25 years of experience and more than $1 billion in personally closed loans, he’s a seasoned mortgage professional serving residential clients across multiple states. Phil also specializes in nationwide lending solutions for real estate investors, offering DSCR lo
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Pamela Downes talking about a multidimensional soul-body healer, trance channeler, and spiritual guide who works directly with the Great Council of Light to support humanity’s awakening.
Pamela Downes
Pamela Downes, multidimensional soul-body healer, trance channeler, and spiritual guide.
Pamela Downes is a multidimensional soul-body healer, trance channeler, and spiritual guide who works directly with the Great Council of Light to support humanity’s awakening. She helps people clear soul-level imprints, reconnect with their inner guidance and remember who they truly are beyond c
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Jake Shannon talking about Stop Owning a Job: How Founders Build a Company That Runs — and Sells — Without Them.
Jake Shannon
Stop Owning a Job: How Founders Build a Company That Runs — and Sells — Without Them
Our guest built his career on a brutal question every founder eventually has to face: if you stepped away for 30 days, would your business grow — or would it stall?
He's a two-time 10X Performance Coach of the Year and the founder of No1 Coaching, where he installs operating systems that turn founder-
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Alan Cordano talking about pursuing entrepreneurship and trading full-time. Instead of following the traditional path.
Alan Cordano
Alan Cordano has a story that immediately captures attention: he walked away from the opportunity to play Division I football at the University of Hawaiʻi Athletics to pursue entrepreneurship and trading full-time. Instead of following the traditional path, he bet on himself, built his own business, and recently generated over $100,000 in a single month through trading and entrepreneu
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Joshua Davidson talking about being the Co-Founder @ Ministry of Programming.
Joshua Davidson is the co-founder and CEO of Night Zookeeper, an award-winning education program that's reimagining how children aged 6–12 learn to read and write. What started as a creative storytelling project has grown into a beloved online program used by hundreds of thousands of kids and educators around the world — blending imaginative gameplay with real literacy skill-building.
Joshua is pa
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Bailey Kochis talking about being the Founder and CEO of Empyre Tax Pros LLC.
Bailey Kochis
Empyre Tax Pros LLC CEO
Bailey Kochis is the Founder and CEO of Empyre Tax Pros LLC, a trusted tax service firm dedicated to helping individuals and business owners navigate their finances with clarity and confidence. With a strong commitment to simplifying the tax process, Bailey built the company on the principles of accuracy, transparency, and client-first service.
Driven by a pas
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Gregory Shepard talking about being the seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and author with a track record of building and selling 12 businesses across BioTech.
Gregory Shepard
The entrepreneurs; entrepreneur - 12 Exits, 4 PE Awards, Published Author
Gregory Shepard is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and author with a track record of building and selling 12 businesses across BioTech, TransitTech, AdTech, and MarTech. Throughout his career, he has successfully led startups, turnarounds, cleanups, and roll-ups, demonstrating a deep expertise in business
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Steven Lu talking about being the Co-Founder & CEO @ Pin.com.
Steven Lu
Exited startup founder now running one of the hottest AI Recruiting startups: Co-Found & CEO @ Pin.com - AI Recruiting & Sourcing
Steven Lu has spent nearly a decade inside recruiting technology, on both the build side and the sell side. He's watched the same pattern repeat at every company he's touched: great recruiters get buried in low-value work, and the tools they pay for keep them
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Bo Short talking about being the Co-Founder & CEO, Base Molecular Resonance Technologies .
Bo Short
Co-Founder & CEO, Base Molecular Resonance Technologies - Speaker to 1M+ People in 35 Countries. Published author and holder of 19 patents, Top 10 Most Influential Leadership Speakers of 2023
Bo Short is the Co-Founder and CEO of Base Molecular Resonance™ Technologies, a company advancing one of the most important scientific breakthroughs in the past 50 years. In less than 24 months, Bo a
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Mark Newsome talking about specializes in helping small to mid size business owners and service providers uncover and monetize.
Mark Newsome
Lead generation specialist, Non traditional referral generation strategist
As a featured guest on your show. Your audience will discover how to systematically create long term repeat customers.
Even on a shoestring budget. And how to consistently out promote their big buck major competitors. For a fraction of the traditional upfront out of pocket cost.
Plus consistently generate a ton
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Lauren Cockerell talking about being the founder and president of Kwedar & Co.
Lauren Cockerell
Public Relations and Marketing Expert for Growing Organizations
Lauren Kwedar Cockerell is the founder and president of Kwedar & Co., a boutique strategic communications firm that helps business owners grow with clarity, confidence, and integrity. Her team provides both the thinking and doing behind thoughtful PR and marketing so clients can focus on building meaningful businesses
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Carol Clegg talking about small being s business coach specializing in accountability, mindset and marketing, partnering with midlife women.
Carol Clegg
When was the last time you held space for YOU? Business Coach Simple strategies for clarity and more ease and flow
Carol Clegg is an accountability and mental fitness coach who supports people navigating change — in life and business — and wanting to move forward in a way that feels more like themselves.
Her work blends gentle accountability with mindset and mental fitness tools, helpi
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Christopher Swing talking about being the Seasoned Executive Driving Innovation Across Logistics, Banking, Healthcare, and Private Equity
Christopher Swing
Christopher Swing: Seasoned Executive Driving Innovation Across Logistics, Banking, Healthcare, and Private Equity
A podcaster might want to have Christopher Swing on their show for several reasons:
Diverse Industry Expertise: Christopher’s extensive experience across logistics, healthcare, private equity, manufacturing, and finance allows him to offer valuable insights that appe
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Adam Goldman talking about about Utilizing Franchising as an Exit Plan from Corporate America.
Adam Goldman
For the past 9 years, franchise coach and consultant Adam Goldman has helped hundreds of people transform their lives through franchise business ownership. As the author of The Franchisee Lifestyle, he demystifies franchising and shares key insights into what makes or breaks a deal. In addition, as founder of FranchiseVisa, Adam helps foreign investors secure a U.S. E-2 Visa through f
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Dr. Paul Barattiero talking aboutabout being the the founder of LumaNova.
Paul Barattiero
Dr. Paul Barattiero, Founder of Echo
Dr. Paul Barattiero is the founder of LumaNova and a leading advocate for performance-based red light therapy systems designed to support cellular health, recovery, and long-term vitality. With more than two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry, he focuses on advancing non-invasive technologies that enhance mitochondrial fun
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Tim Beynon talking about about beingFounder of Elite Ladies Kickboxing, Dance and Yoga.
Tim Beynon Founder of Elite Ladies Kickboxing, Dance and Yoga
Today’s guest is Tim Beynon, the owner of Elite Ladies Kickboxing, Dance & Yoga. Tim has built one of the fastest-growing community-driven fitness brands in the South of the UK, now serving over 2,500 members and generating $2.5 million in annual turnover all through in-person, membership-based businesses.
He specialises in small busin
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Ruth Douthitt talking about being Entrepreneurship mindset.
Ruth Douthitt, Manager of RAD Writing, LLC
Through story and art, Ruth Douthitt explores faith, courage, and creativity—inviting readers and viewers to see the extraordinary beauty hidden in ordinary moments.
As a best-selling self-published author across multiple genres, I’ve spent years learning the ins and outs of the publishing world. Through my award-nominated podcast, "A Writer’s Day," I’ve
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Glyn Powditch talking about being tco-founder of Dream Agility.
Glyn Powditch
3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt & AI Marketing Founder Helping Businesses Turn Ads into Growth & Profit
Most businesses know they need more leads or more sales, but very few understand why their current marketing isn’t working — or where they’re wasting money.
That’s where I come in.
I’m a business owner, 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and co-founder of Dream Agility, where I h
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Kathrine Parnell talking about being the founder of A New View Counseling & Psychological Services.
Today’s guest is Kathrine Parnell — a licensed therapist, author, and retreat creator with over two decades of experience in the mental health field.
Kathrine is the founder of A New View Counseling & Psychological Services and the author of Keeping It Real, a book centered on authenticity and honest growth. Her work now extends beyond the therapy room into transformational retreats, includin
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Jane Muir talking about sale and management of businesses.
Jane Muir
Super Lawyer Jane Muir: UM Law Grad, Court-Appointed Receiver & Successful Firm Founder on Business Strategy, Litigation Defense & AI-Powered Law Practice.
Jane Muir is a Miami attorney, whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, contracts and general counsel. Her diverse experience includes purchase, sale and management of businesses, and enforcing a variety of business contracts,
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Phillip Lanier talking about being an entrepreneur who built and sold an eight-figure business.
Phillip Lanier
From Poverty to 8-Figure Exit | Teaching Practical Money & Mindset for Everyday People
Phillip Lanier is an entrepreneur who built and sold an eight-figure business after growing up in poverty. Today, he helps everyday people take control of their money through practical financial discipline, mindset shifts, and real-world strategies that actually work. He’s the author of No College
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Ross Brouse talking about being being the President and Chief Security Officer at Continuous Networks.
Ross Brouse
CISO & Founder | Speaker & Author | Providing leaders with clarity to reduce cyber risk and improve security decisions.
Ross Brouse, President and Chief Security Officer at Continuous Networks, is a seasoned security strategist, compliance practitioner, and bestselling author. He works with organizations to protect sensitive data, strengthen their security posture, and navigate complex
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Joshua Lee talking about about founder of First Light Studios, an Amazon and eCommerce growth agency.
Joshua Lee
Founder & CEO of First Light Studios ($100mm+ in managed revenue)
I’m Joshua Lee, founder of First Light Studios — and I help legacy brand owners bring their products into the modern digital marketplace without losing the heart of what made them successful in the first place.
I specialize in partnering with founders who’ve built trusted, values-driven businesses — often over decades — b
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season features Kim Miller-Hershon talking about working with business executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
Kim Miller-Hershon
Success Isn’t Earned. It’s Owned. Start Acting Like It.
I’m all about creating real value for your listeners — whether they’re scaling their businesses or leveling up personally. My mission? To get them thinking differently, moving forward faster, and laughing a little along the way. If your audience walks away with even one action they can take immediately, I’ll consider it a w
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Ann Pells talking about being Founder of LifeGiver Legacy.
Ann Pells
Founder of LifeGiver Legacy | Helping Families Build Freedom, Income, and Legacy Through Simple Wealth Systems.
Today’s guest is Ann Pells, a financial freedom strategist and founder of LifeGiver Legacy, a purpose-driven movement helping families replace financial stress with predictable passive income.
Ann’s journey started with a simple free call at AnnsPlan.com, and what began as her
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Ian Chamandy talking about about helping over 400 CEOs transition from traditional management to the focus.
Ian Chamandy
Co-founder and Chief Purpose Officer at PurposeU, Co-founder, Blueprint Business Architecture – Life gets better with purpose!
Over the last 20 years, Ian has helped more than 400 organizations define their purpose and become consistently uniquely remarkable through his proprietary Blueprint process. "Blueprinting" defines an organization's purpose – in 7 words or less – and uses it t
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Mike Leblanc talking about being the co-founded multiple robotics companies, including Cobalt Robotics (acquired in 2024).
Mike Leblanc
Harvard | Marine | Sequoia Founder
Mike LeBlanc brings a distinct perspective shaped by experience in environments where decisions carry real consequences. He spent 13 years as a Marine Corps officer, including deployments and advisory work at the Pentagon, before transitioning into entrepreneurship and building robotics companies deployed in complex, real-world conditions.
After lea
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features, Sam Singh talking about being Four Exits, $75M Previously Raised -The Founder Building the World’s First Synthetic Voice First Co-Founder.
Sam Singh
4X Founder / Serial Entrepreneur & Author / $75M Raised - Founder/CEO Sentium Labs - World's First Voice Companion For Business
Four Exits, $75M Previously Raised -The Founder Building the World’s First Synthetic Voice First Co-Founder
Sam Singh is a serial entrepreneur and deep-tech founder who has raised over $75 million from top Silicon Valley investors and has been featured on CNN, C
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features, Maren Perry talking about being What CHROs Know That CEOs Often Forget.
Maren Perry
Maren Perry; Founder & CEO, Arden Coaching. Dynamic, relatable, smart guest for podcasts on the HUMAN SIDE of LEADERSHIP. Expert in executive coaching, leadership, and making the host look great!
Maren Perry is the Founder and CEO of Arden Coaching. For nearly two decades, Maren has partnered with CHROs and senior executives at organizations like Kaiser Permanente, Mars/Wrigley, ZipRec
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Carilyn Marrero talking about being financial freedom strategist and entrepreneur.
Carilyn Marrero
From Paycheck-to-Paycheck to Financial Freedom — Financial Strategist Helping Working Professionals Escape Debt, Invest Confidently, and Build Generational Wealth.
Carilyn Marrero is a financial freedom strategist and entrepreneur who went from living paycheck-to-paycheck to building lasting wealth after immigrating to the United States. After experiencing financial pressure, debt,
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Jeremy Neilson talking about The Modern SPV: How Tech Is Reshaping Private Investment Vehicles.
Jeremy Neilson
Venture Capital Expert
Jeremy is a seasoned fintech entrepreneur and private investment technology leader with over 15 years of experience working with SPVs and investment administration tools. Prior to Sally, he co‑founded and served as CEO of Assure, a pioneering fintech fund and SPV administration platform that helped power thousands of investment vehicles for angel groups, syndi
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Robert Mahoney talking about Behavioral Threat Assessment & TVTP Solutions
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Robert Mahoney, a leading voice in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Targeted Violence Prevention (TVTP) solutions. In this compelling episode, Robert shares his expertise on how entrepreneurs, organizations, and leaders can proactively identify risks, strengthen workplace safety, and build resilient business environments. Drawing from his experie
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features, Courtney & Slava talking about being being the President & Founder of Puptqe.
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Courtney and Slava, the President and Founder of Puptqe, as they take listeners behind the scenes of their entrepreneurial journey—sharing the vision that sparked their business, the challenges they navigated in building a brand from the ground up, and the strategic decisions that shaped their growth. In this episode, they discuss the realities o
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Pete Polyakov talking about being the founder and CEO of ModsNation and Arvion Bauhaus
Pete Polyakov
Built the World's Largest 3D Car Tuning Library | Turning Automotive Frustration Into a $B Demand Signal Platform
Pete Polyakov is the founder of ModsNation - the world's largest 3D automotive tuning platform - and Arvion Bauhaus, a custom Porsche 911 Design House. After losing money buying parts that looked wrong on his car, Pete built what didn't exist: a 3D try-before-you-buy syst
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Ali badi talking about Credit Scores Don’t Get You Approved — Institutional Readiness Does.
Today’s guest is Ali Badi, founder of The Score Machine and a credit & funding strategist who helps entrepreneurs optimize their credit profiles, get approved for funding, and build real financial leverage. Ali breaks down how the credit and banking system actually works, common mistakes business owners make, and the simple steps people can take right now to improve approvals and access more capit
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Emily Reynolds talking about about being the founder of the award-winning R Public Relations.
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Emily Reynolds, discussing her journey as the founder of the award-winning R Public Relations. In this episode, Emily Reynolds shares how she built a respected public relations agency known for its strategic storytelling, innovative campaigns, and strong client relationships across multiple industries. The conversation explores the realities of e
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features, Bilal Ahmed talking about being the Founder of Lylah Health. Bringing science to the supplement space.
Bilal Ahmed
Interventional cardiologist. Founder of Lylah Health. Bringing science to the supplement space (Reset your gut - Upgrade your heart health). Internal/external mantra is no bullshit, ever.
Dr. Ahmed is an interventional/structural cardiologist and co-founder and CSO of Lylah Health, the personalized microbiome therapeutics company.
Lylah Health is a gut microbiome solution that combines
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features, Dusty Gulleson talking about Bridging the Tech Gap: How Legacy Leaders Can Drive Real Change Without Drowning in Platforms.
Dusty Gulleson
CEO at Tectonic (formerly eResources) | Strategic Partner to Mission-Driven Orgs | Dad, Builder, Bourbon & Cigar Guy
Dusty Gulleson didn’t start with a grand vision.
After leaving a misaligned COO role, Dusty Gulleson rebuilt from the ground up, waiting tables and taking freelance web projects until one client turned into many. Over 25 years, that hustle grew into Tectonic (formerly
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features, Chris Miles talking about Cash Flow
Chris Miles
Cashflow Expert and ANTI-Financial Advisor
Chris Miles is the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor who helps high-income earners achieve financial freedom—without relying on Wall Street.
After years as a traditional financial advisor, Chris saw the truth: no one was actually retiring early with 401(k)s and mutual funds. So he did the unthinkable—left the industry, turned to pass
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features, Jake Stahl talking about being creator of Neurostrategy™, CEO of Orchestraight™.
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Jake Stahl, creator of Neurostrategy™ and CEO of Orchestraight™, as he shares his innovative approach to leadership, strategy, and business transformation. In this episode, Jake discusses how neuroscience, strategic thinking, and human behavior intersect to shape more effective leadership and decision-making in today’s complex business environmen
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Faisal Ensaun talking about Dealing with entrepreneurial anxiety
Faisal Ensaun
Certified High performance coach, business coach, Speaker
As an immigrant from a war-torn country, I've faced immense challenges, including overcoming addiction and bouts of deep personal despair. Today, I stand as a beacon of success, fulfillment, and purpose, reaching heights that seemed unimaginable in my childhood.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of coaching over 2
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Joe Patneaude talking about Big Life—How Micro-Progress Creates Massive Change.
Joe Patneaude
Executive Coach for Financial Advisors | Creator of the STAR Scalability℠ Method.
Joe Patneaude is an executive coach, author, and creator of the STAR Scalability℠ Method, a practical, people-first framework that helps leaders grow their businesses without sacrificing their time, health, or team.
With more than 25 years in financial services, Joe’s career spans operations, compliance
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Jodi Hume talking about about being a 15-year career as COO of a growing architecture firm.
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Jodi Hume, who joins the program to share insights from her 15-year career as the Chief Operating Officer of a rapidly growing architecture firm. In this episode, she discusses the realities of executive leadership, operational strategy, and what it takes to scale a professional services business while maintaining culture, efficiency, and long-te
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Pericles Rellas talking about Shifting Negative Money Mindsets.
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Pericles Rellas discussing the powerful concept of Shifting Negative Money Mindsets. In this episode, we explore how deeply ingrained beliefs about money—often shaped by upbringing, culture, and past experiences—can unconsciously limit entrepreneurial growth and financial success. Pericles shares practical insights on recognizing scarcity-driven
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Jesse Sells talking about Mastering Real Estate Asset Management: Strategies for Success.
Jesse Sells
Jesse Sells is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Impact Growth Capital, where he manages the daily operations of a diverse portfolio of properties and companies. With a strong passion for creating meaningful change, Jesse connects strategic vision with concrete results. His focus ensures that each project not only achieves its goals but also positively impacts communities a
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Derek Januszewski, Founder of Pachamama Sanctuary, in a powerful conversation about purpose-driven entrepreneurship and building a mission-centered brand.
In this episode, Derek shares the strategic and spiritual architecture behind creating Pachamama Sanctuary a space designed for transformation, healing, and conscious community. We explore what it truly takes to launch and sustain a sanctuary-based business model, from land acquisition and infrastructure development to brand positioning, retreat programming, and long-term sustainability. This is n
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Josh Carr talking about being the CEO of Echo Water, a pioneering company at the forefront of hydrogen-based wellness.
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Josh Carr, CEO of Echo Water, a pioneering company at the forefront of hydrogen-based wellness innovation. In this in-depth conversation, Josh shares what it truly means to lead a science-driven brand in a rapidly evolving health market, navigating regulatory landscapes, consumer skepticism, and competitive pressure while staying anchored to miss
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Michael T. Brown discussing a mission-critical leadership discipline: Hiring Right—People, Culture, and Alignment.
This episode moves beyond résumé screening and into the structural mechanics of building high-performance teams.
Michael T. Brown emphasizes that hiring is not a transactional decision—it is a strategic investment. The wrong hire does more than reduce productivity; it disrupts culture, drains leadership energy, and creates long-term financial leakage. Slow growth is recoverable. Cultural misalignm
(Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay in its sixth season, features Sonia Couto as my guest.
Sonia Couto
2x Tech Founder. Learned Leadership Through Multiple Start-Overs. Breast Cancer Survivor.
Sonia Couto is a tech founder, operator, and product builder known for turning chaotic environments into clear, grounded, and high-performing systems. She leads two global SaaS platforms and has spent over 20 years rebuilding products, teams, and companies through disciplined, common-sense leaders
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Stan Kurtz, CEO of Quantum Research, in a powerful conversation exploring the cellular, emotional, energetic, and spiritual blocks that often limit entrepreneurial growth.
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Stan Kurtz, CEO of Quantum Research, in a powerful conversation exploring the cellular, emotional, energetic, and spiritual blocks that often limit entrepreneurial growth. In this thought-provoking episode, Stan examines how unseen internal patterns can quietly influence leadership decisions, risk tolerance, resilience, and long-term vision. He b
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Oksana Lukash talking about .
Oksana Lukash
From C-suite burnout to thriving teams – I help leaders build cultures that put people first.
’m Oksana Lukash, and my story is rooted in transformation — personal, organizational, and cultural. I immigrated from Moscow to the U.S. at 13, learning early how to navigate major transitions and find strength in uncertainty. That experience shaped my ability to lead through change, connec
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Lidia Axe as my guest.
Lidia Axe
I help [ex]corporate overachievers turn their dreams into paying clients in their solobusiness. No blood, sweat, or tears required. Maybe some tears
I help talented, heart-driven, qualified coaches go from “I’m posting and praying” to consistent $10K+ months—without resorting to sleazy tactics or cookie-cutter advice.
If you’re still stuck juggling a full-time job and a part-time coachin
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Mike Milan talking about The Cash Flow Wake-Up Call: One Conversation That Changes Everything.
Mike Milan
Cash Flow Mike
I’m Cash Flow Mike, and I help business owners and their advisors find hidden cash in their companies—without spreadsheets full of confusion or lectures they’ll forget by tomorrow.
For the past 20+ years, I’ve been in the trenches—starting, building, advising, and saving businesses. I’ve built or helped build 14 companies from the ground up. Along the way, I realized that
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Chris McManus talking about Landscape business growth
Chris Mcmanus
Faith, family and business. Entrepreneur, millionaire at 26, multiple business owner.
Grew a landscaping company into multiple seven figures in 7 years right out of high school, carry multiple trade license’s, looking to grow to a $25 million dollar business valuation, also own a small real estate company, as well as pool/spa retail store. Looking to meet, network and add any value
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season, features Robert Gaines talking about Choosing Hard Things: The Entrepreneur’s.
Robert Gaines
Author of Scintilla. I help entrepreneurs unlock original business ideas and turn them into revenue.
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Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features David McKee talking about Master your mind.
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Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Rion Westfall talking about Become a Pattern Hunter: Own Your Revenue
Rion Westfall
9 Companies Built | SMB Revenue Growth Coach | Creator of "Own Your Revenue
Today’s guest is someone who doesn’t just talk about business growth—he lives it.
Story Intro: It was 2 months before Rion’s wife was about to give birth to their third child. The Owner of a 30-year old firm that served global clients hired Rion to replace their retiring VP of Global Business Development. At
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Stefanie Carlstedt Certified Human Design Coach and Business Mentor as my guest.
Stefanie Carlstedt
Certified Human Design Coach and Business Mentor, helping entrepreneurs create sustainable aligned success by infusing their Design Into every area of their business.
After 13 years in entrepreneurship and plenty of failures, pivots, and burnout along the way.. I realized the problem wasn’t me. The problem was that I was trying to build success using strategies that were never
In its first season, Entrepreneurship 101 features Patrick Sweeney in a focused conversation on mindset, discipline, and the realities of entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Patrick Sweeney in a focused conversation on the entrepreneurial mindset, exploring the internal frameworks that shape how founders think, decide, and lead. This episode examines the role of discipline, resilience, and self-awareness in navigating uncertainty, setbacks, and long-term growth, moving beyond surface-level motivation to address the r
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Jason BARNARD talking about The fun and flexible approach to entrepreneurship.
Jason BARNARD
CEO and Founder - Kalicube
Jason Barnard (The Brand SERP Guy) is an entrepreneur and CEO of Kalicube. Jason specialises in Online Brand Management and his superhero skill is his ability to influence and reshape Google's focus on an individual or a company. This isn't just optimization; it's a strategic manipulation of digital perceptions. He's been working on Google since the year it
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Choosing Hard Things: The Entrepreneur’s Growth Advantage.
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Choosing Hard Things: The Entrepreneur’s Growth Advantage, a focused exploration of why the deliberate choice of difficulty is often the defining factor between short-term comfort and long-term success. This episode examines how founders who embrace challenging decisions—rather than avoiding them—develop sharper judgment, deeper resilience, and a
Entrepreneurship 101 in its first season features Maren Perry talking about business mindset.
Maren Perry
Maren Perry; Founder & CEO, Arden Coaching. Dynamic, relatable, smart guest for podcasts on the HUMAN SIDE of LEADERSHIP. Expert in executive coaching, leadership, and making the host look great!
Maren Perry is the Founder and CEO of Arden Coaching. For nearly two decades, Maren has partnered with CHROs and senior executives at organizations like Kaiser Permanente, Mars/Wrigley, ZipRec
Entrepreneurship 101, in its First Season, features “Leadership Starts With Self: Becoming a Strong Founder.
Entrepreneurship 101, in its First Season, features “Leadership Starts With Self: Becoming a Strong Founder,” a deep and reflective episode that explores the fundamental truth that sustainable leadership is rooted in personal mastery before it ever extends to teams, products, or markets. This episode examines how self-awareness, emotional discipline, and clarity of values shape a founder’s ability
(Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay in its Fifth season, featuring Brandon Moon as my guest.
Brandon Moon
COO & Strategic Partner at TD Pine Advisors, Operations and Business Dev | Value Strategy Advisor
Brandon Moon is a strategic operator with a proven track record of helping founder-led businesses scale with clarity, structure, and sustainable momentum. As the co-founder and COO of TD Pine Advisors, he specializes in bridging vision and execution guiding clients through operational upg
(Bonus Episode) Book 101 Review, in its sixth season features Rick Tracewell as my guest.
Rick Tracewell
I help overwhelmed solo business owners spot what’s actually blocking progress
I’ve spent years as a solo business owner doing what a lot of people do — working long hours, staying busy, being responsible — and quietly wondering why things still weren’t improving the way I expected. From the outside, it looked like dedication. On the inside, it felt heavier than it should.
Over time
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features The Varied Life of a Solopreneur.
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features The Varied Life of a Solopreneur, a comprehensive exploration of what it truly means to build, operate, and sustain a business as a single individual in an increasingly complex and competitive landscape. This episode delves into the solopreneur’s constant transition between visionary and executor—shaping strategy one moment, managing operations,
(Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay in its Fifth sixth, featuring Jerry Brazie Operator, Entrepreneur, and Builder as my guest.
Jerry Brazie
Operator, Entrepreneur, and Builder Who’s Learned Most Lessons the Hard Way
Hey, I'm Jerry Brazie. Over the last 30-plus years, I've started, bought, and sold more than a dozen companies across all kinds of industries, and we've done north of $450 million in revenue along the way.
I grew up dirt poor—one of nine kids—with plenty of violence thrown in. Shot at, stabbed, beaten half to
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features From Idea to Execution: Turning Vision Into Action.
Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features From Idea to Execution: Turning Vision Into Action, a focused exploration of what it truly takes to move beyond inspiration and into meaningful progress. This episode examines the critical shift from having an idea to building a clear plan, emphasizing discipline, decision-making, and consistent execution as the defining traits of successful entr
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