Brian Lofrumento reveals everything you need to go from wantrepreneur – or someone who WANTS to own their own business – to a money-making, action-taking entrepreneur. Discover exactly how to start a business and build a raving audience of fans and customers who want to buy your stuff, and learn exactly how to best serve your customers and clients by building a customer-centric line of products and services. Brian has built multiple six-figure businesses, including a six-figure SEO agency at ...
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1104: This ex-Fortune 500 attorney unlocks GROWTH personally and professionally through ALIGNMENT w/ Acacia Thornton
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32:28Send us a text Today’s guest, Acacia Thornton, isn’t your typical entrepreneur—she’s a former Fortune 500 attorney turned spiritual and business coach who helps entrepreneurs maximize their profitability and protection through contracts and licensing—without the confusing legal jargon. Beyond her legal expertise, Acacia is deeply committed to spiri…
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1103: Do WHATEVER IT TAKES (and have your marketing and social media help you succeed!) w/ Brenna Barnhill
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33:57Send us a text What happens when you take a bold leap into the unknown? For former educator Brenna Barnhill, leaving her teaching career with no backup plan led to an unexpected but thriving entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, Brenna shares how a simple social media favor for a parent turned into a full-fledged marketing agency. She dives int…
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1102: AI that can ROLEPLAY as your clients, your board, and your collaborative partner w/ Kristi Perdue
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34:57Send us a text AI is everywhere in 2025, but most businesses still don’t know how to actually implement it for real results. That’s where today’s guest, Kristi Perdue, comes in. As the CEO of AlterBridge Strategies and a Certified Chief AI Officer, Kristi helps executives bridge the gap between AI hype and actual execution. In this episode, Kristi …
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1101: What GROWTH HACKING really is and how to TEST EVERYTHING for marketing success w/ Marcus Slater
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36:56Send us a text Franchise businesses often come with a built-in brand, but success isn’t automatic. In this episode, we dive into the world of franchise marketing with Marcus Slater, founder and CEO of AdCloud, a digital marketing powerhouse helping franchise owners achieve real, measurable growth. Marcus shares why most franchise owners struggle wi…
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1100: This marketing scientist is saving $1b in wasted ad dollars! w/ Talgat Mussin
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37:36Send us a text Unlock the secrets of maximizing your marketing spend with Talgat Mussin, a marketing scientist with experience at Google, Amazon, and TikTok. Discover how adopting an experimental mindset can revolutionize your advertising strategy and uncover the true impact of your marketing efforts. Talgat shares his journey from working in tech …
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1099: The FRUSTRATING SECRET to success that we MUST confront in our businesses!
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25:25Send us a text In this honest and reflective Solo Sunday, Brian opens up about one of the most frustrating realizations every entrepreneur faces: being great at what you do isn't enough. Inspired by his early days building a web design business, Brian shares how a local competitor dominated the market—not because of better skills, but because of st…
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1098: INFLUENCER MARKETING and TRUE user generated content that converts w/ Sandeep Asdhir
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32:52Send us a text What if influencer marketing could disrupt traditional advertising just like Uber did with transportation? Join us as we explore this fascinating industry with the trailblazing Sandeep Asdhir, founder of Influenergy. Sandeep's journey from Toronto's financial arena to the bustling entrepreneurial landscape of Silicon Valley is nothin…
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1097: SELF-AWARENESS, purposeful networking, and FULL transparency to succeed w/ Ryan George
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31:29Send us a text What if finding your professional purpose wasn't a straight path, but a winding journey full of learning opportunities? Ryan George, Vice President of Part C, a national healthcare insurance brokerage, shares his remarkable story of resilience and discovery. Despite initial setbacks in financial advising and a commercial insurance ve…
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1096: REDEFINING LEARNING and changing the world of education w/ David Martelli
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34:43Send us a text What happens when traditional education fails to ignite passion and creativity? Dave Martelli, a visionary in STEM, shares his groundbreaking journey from struggling in conventional schools to becoming a leader in educational innovation. Learn how embracing failure and defying the standard mold can lead to revolutionary teaching meth…
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1095: No more boring marketing! Use THESE strategies to captivate audiences w/ Leslie Youngblood
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35:17Send us a text What if you could turn even the most mundane industry into a riveting story? Meet Leslie Youngblood, a marketing maven with 19 years of experience, who believes in the power of storytelling to transform any business. Together, we explore the art of captivating writing in marketing, especially in our AI-driven world. Leslie's journey …
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1094: Turn your CUSTOMER STORIES into your most powerful marketing and sales assets w/ Andy Stauffer
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34:43Send us a text What if you could transform customer experiences into your biggest asset for overcoming sales challenges? Join us with Andy Stauffer, the visionary founder of Proofmap, as we unpack his journey from a startup sales rep to the VP of sales and marketing at CloudCoach. Andy sheds light on the pivotal role of social proof in fostering bu…
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1093: Mastering sales through "Emotional Insight Questioning" and guiding people to SELF DISCOVERY w/ Zach Sabin
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33:53Send us a text Zach Sabin, the mastermind behind Ignite Agency Training, joins us to share his extraordinary transformation from top sales agent to a leader in sales excellence. Discover how Zach’s journey, fueled by the competitive spirit of his college athlete days and his passion for teaching, led him to redefine sales as an act of service. His …
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1092: Billion-dollar companies haven't cracked this code, so THIS entrepreneur is doing it with RESULTS w/ Prynce Karki
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35:25Send us a text Get ready to rethink education and edtech through the eyes of a mission-driven innovator. In this episode, Brian sits down with Prynce Karki, founder of Studyverse and creator of MyMCAT.ai, a revolutionary AI-powered MCAT prep platform that feels more like a video game than a study session. With an obsession for empathy, Prynce is br…
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1091: Branding SHOULD equal revenue growth! (and how to save the creative industry in the AI world) w/ Joshua Fein
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37:36Send us a text Joshua Fein’s story starts with designing packaging for his college friends’ side hustles and ends with redefining how creative services drive ROI in billion-dollar industries. From Disney to Domino’s to dominating the cannabis sector, Josh has seen firsthand how bold branding and performance-based marketing can scale companies fast.…
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1090: Transform CHAOS into success with SYSTEMS (and thinking about operations!) w/ Natalie Gregorian
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34:38Send us a text Could your entrepreneurial journey benefit from a system overhaul? Natalie Gregorian joins us to unpack her experiences in transforming chaotic operations into streamlined successes. She candidly shares her path from managing operations for a mastermind community to consulting for businesses raking in six to eight figures. Listen as …
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1089: Embracing DIVERSE passions to go from ZERO to ONE & the POWER of improv in business and life w/ Shardul Mehta
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39:49Send us a text What happens when a tech industry veteran with 30 years of experience lets curiosity and passion lead his journey? Join us for an engaging conversation with Shardul Mehta as he shares his adventurous career path. From his earliest days tinkering with a PC in the 1980s to co-founding startups and exploring improv comedy, Shardul's sto…
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1088: This ex-Apple engineer is using AI to transform workplace communication w/ Tim Monzures
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34:50Send us a text What if you could revolutionize workplace communication and cut through the digital noise that's bogging your team down? Join us for a captivating discussion with Tim Monzures, a former Apple engineer who has ventured into the world of entrepreneurship. With an impressive 14-year background at Apple, working on groundbreaking product…
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1087: Revolutionizing construction safety through AI and technology w/ Tim & Chelsie Wolter
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35:44Send us a text Discover how Tim and Chelsie Wolter, the visionary co-founders of SafetyVue, are transforming construction safety as they share their compelling journey into entrepreneurship. With Tim's robust experience in construction and technology and Chelsie's healthcare expertise, this power couple turned a personal tragedy into a mission for …
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1086: SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES for entrepreneurial possibilities (and leaning into uncertainty!) w/ Jake Pavelle
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36:24Send us a text Imagine transforming an undesirable sales territory into a $2.1 million success story. That's just one of the incredible achievements Jake Pavelle shares with us in this episode. Jake's journey from a corporate sales role to launching his own business is an inspiring testament to the power of aligning your career with your core value…
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1085: WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THIS (sorry I get heated towards the end...)
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23:50Send us a text In this vulnerable and no-holds-barred Solo Sunday, Brian gets real about something every entrepreneur faces—criticism, detractors, and the ever-present crab mentality that rears its head when you're doing something worthwhile. From industry digs to social media jabs to in-person dismissals, Brian shares recent experiences that inspi…
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1084: Harnessing AI for positive impact in for-profit and non-profit settings AND knowing your capabilities w/ Sahal Laher
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46:52Send us a text What if you could harness the power of AI to revolutionize business while keeping the human touch intact? Join us as we engage with Sahal Laher, a global business leader with over 25 years in digital transformation, who shares his remarkable journey from engineering to the C-suite and working with iconic brands like Estee Lauder and …
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1083: Unlock your SECRET SAUCE to stand out with storytelling and ALL your content w/ James Merkley
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41:38Send us a text Unlock the secrets of storytelling and content marketing with James Merkley, the visionary behind Story Path Creative. James's journey from the world of music to becoming a content entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. He shares how his creative background and late ADHD diagnosis fueled his innovative approach to connecting wit…
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1082: Go OFF SCRIPT in sales and start doing THESE THINGS to succeed w/ Dr. Deepak Bhootra
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35:06Send us a text What defines a successful salesperson across the globe? Dr. Deepak Bhootra, an entrepreneur and veteran in the sales world, unfolds his journey from corporate leader to passionate entrepreneur and author. In a candid conversation, he shares the profound influence of his family, especially his mother, in shaping his aspirations. Dr. D…
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1081: STORYTELLING and your authentic voice for social media success on Broadway and beyond w/ Zack Reiser
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33:18Send us a text Join us on this episode where creativity meets authenticity in the vibrant world of Broadway. This episode features the dynamic Zack Reiser, a marketing virtuoso who has revolutionized how Broadway shows connect with audiences on social media. From his humble beginnings in Connecticut to crafting successful social media campaigns for…
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1080: SEO to ACTUALLY make your website work for you w/ Brian Oddo
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35:27Send us a text What if mastering SEO could revolutionize your marketing strategy? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Brian Oddo, an experienced SEO specialist, whose journey from selling homework passes in grade school to collaborating with giants like Amex and DirecTV offers a wealth of insight. Brian unpacks the enduring power of searc…
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