Best Mike Stephenson Podcasts (2025)

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Why Smart Money Is Moving Into Non-Food Franchises in 2025 with Jon Ostenson 21:57

3h ago21:57

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Jon Ostenson is a top 1 percent Franchise Broker, Consultant, Investor, and Author of the book 'Non-Food Franchising'. Jon is CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc 5000 company. draws on his experience as a former Inc. Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in serving his clients. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Non-sexy is the new sexy. The best franc…

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Franchising: The Understated Path to Entrepreneurship with Alex Smereczniak 27:40

1d ago27:40

27:40

Alex Smereczniak is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Franzy, making franchise ownership more accessible. Built 2ULaundry & LaundroLab, selling 100 plus franchises. Passionate about helping others take big swings in business and life. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don’t need to start with passion to become successful-obsession, commitment, and consistenc…

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Mike Krieger: Product Building Lessons from Instagram and Anthropic (Encore) 54:20

3d ago54:20

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This week, we are revisiting a conversation between Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano and Anthropic’s head of product, Mike Krieger. Mike is known for co-founding Instagram, one of the most beloved pieces of consumer technology, and now he has taken his talents to Anthropic. They discuss the challenges AI product builders face and the evolution of…

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The Franchise Formula: Turning Your Business Into A Brand Empire with Scott Marr and Megan Taylor 25:52

2d ago25:52

25:52

Scott Marr, franchising titan and Founding Principal of Franchise Altitude, has built nationally recognized brands and helps entrepreneurs scale theirs with proven strategies, industry insight, and access to growth capital. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success isn't about doing more - it's about doing fewer things better through ruthless prioritization. 2.…

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Mastering the Digital Game of Business and Money with Ted McGrath 22:45

3d ago22:45

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Ted McGrath helps entrepreneurs master the digital game of business and money. He has a passion for sharing, speaking, and performing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The No.1 key in speaking and communicating is storytelling. 2. Stage is defined as the one to many model because you can close 5, 10 , 50 or 100 people at once with it. 3. The key to the close i…

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Million Dollar YouTube Ads with Jake Larsen 22:46

4d ago22:46

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Jake Larsen is the founder of Video Power Marketing, a performance video ad agency specializing in YouTube ads that turn views into sales. Their campaigns average 3X return on ad spend. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There is always something broken in your business and your life and that is okay. Optimization is a constant process when there is something th…

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Show #627 - Jo Shimoda, Mikkel Haarup, Phil Nicoletti with Lewis Phillips In-Studio 5:19:38

4d ago5:19:38

5:19:38

Phil comes on to talk about the eve of his Canadian MX debut for 2025 and give his thoughts on the racing from Pala. Mikkel Haarup is a nice surprise addition to the Trump racing squad for the 2025 outdoors and had himself a nice ride at Pala, he joins us to discuss how the ride came about and what he expects of himself in this series. Jo Shimoda i…

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How Entrepreneurs Can Easily Protect Their Most Important Assets While Building Their Future with Kevin Donahue 25:29

5d ago25:29

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Kevin Donahue is the founder of Stealth Family a company that protects the entrepreneurs, executives and their families from becoming victims of the tsunami of cyber crime. Top 3 Value Bombs 1) Book the ticket and the rest will work itself out. 2) The first step is to get educated because the most vulnerable victim is the one who is uneducated. 3) …

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Startup Core Values with Colin C. Campbell 20:50

6d ago20:50

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Colin C. Campbell is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded over a dozen multi-million dollar companies. Number 1 Best Selling Award winning Author, speaker, and founder of Startup Club, helping entrepreneurs globally through his book Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. A lot of entrepreneurs think that they have the best ideas and t…

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From Vision to Legacy, a Journey to Building a Billion-Dollar Franchise Empire with Jeff Oddo 21:52

7d ago21:52

21:52

Jeff Oddo is the CEO and Owner of City Wide Facility Solutions, a management company in the facility maintenance industry, leading 104 franchises across the U.S. and Canada, targeting $2B in systemwide sales by EOY 2030. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Franchising is an amazing business model because it is a proven plan and a business in a box. 2. You don’t h…

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Retail Reinvented: Inside Shopify’s Game-Changing POS 10 Launch with Ray Reddy 24:02

8d ago24:02

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Ray Reddy is VP of Retail at Shopify, leading the company's retail business and championing local entrepreneurs. With a career focused on leveraging technology for commerce, he previously co-founded Ritual, a mobile commerce platform supporting local restaurants, and PushLife where he later led mobile product management for shopping and commerce. H…

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Arvind Jain: Why Now Is the Time to Solve Enterprise Search (Encore) 44:57

10d ago44:57

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This week, we are revisiting a conversation between Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano and Arvind Jain, the founder and CEO of Glean about the evolution of AI-assisted enterprise search. Arvind shares what insights helped to start Glean's journey in 2019, how the company leveraged transformer-based models early on, and how Glean developed the marke…

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CARE to Win: Building High-Performing People-First Culture with Alex Draper 22:41

9d ago22:41

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Alex Draper, founder of DX Learning, is a leadership expert dedicated to eradicating workplace toxicity. Through his CARE to Win playbook, he’s transformed 60,000 plus leaders, fostering psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and people-centered leadership worldwide. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You are winning with culture if there is a lot of conv…

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5 Steps To Earn $500 to $50K as a Paid Public Speaker with Dan Irvin 23:50

10d ago23:50

23:50

Dan Irvin is a high-energy, fun-loving leader, consultant, motivator, author, and public speaker whose valuable insights and relatable stories of success and passion consistently set up entrepreneurs and employees across the nation for personal and professional growth. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Busy does not equal successful. Focus on being intentional,…

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The Devil is in the Details: How Torchys Tacos Founder Built His Empire with Mike Rypka 20:56

11d ago20:56

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Mike Rypka, CEO, owner and co-founder of Torchys Tacos, has been in and around the food business for almost 20 years. With 130 stores across 16 states, he is still focused on creating innovative food across the country. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. If you are doing something you are passionate about, you have more chances to win than when you don’t have pa…

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How to Make Money in Travel with Matthew Kepnes 23:31

12d ago23:31

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Matthew Kepnes has been traveling the world since 2006. In 2008, he launched his site NomadicMatt.com to help others travel better, cheaper, and smarter. Matt is a NYT bestselling author. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. It’s a struggle these days to gain traction in Google and you can’t rely on it anymore. 2. Most creators stick to their niche. But, you have …

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How to Sell to Sophisticated, Cautious, and Skeptical Buyers with Jeremy Miner: An EOFire Classic from 2022 33:53

13d ago33:53

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From the archive - This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. During Jeremy Miner’s 17 yr sales career he was recognized by the direct selling association as the nu…

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Take Your Retail Business to the Next Level with Laura Dalesme and Allison Beacham: An EOFire Classic from 2022 19:27

14d ago19:27

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From the archive - This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Laura Dalesme is the director of business development, and Allison Beacham is the director of marketin…

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Why Social Impact is the Currency of the Future with Michelle Jewsbury 21:39

15d ago21:39

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Michelle Jewsbury, CEO of Unsilenced Voices, is an internationally recognized speaker and coach, transforming adversity into success. She empowers survivors to leverage their personal narratives for growth and healing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Its okay to take a break, to step back in order to step back in. 2. Storytelling is essential in attracting do…

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Chris Pedregal + Sam Stephenson: Making Meetings More Effective with Granola 38:05

17d ago38:05

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How can AI make meetings better? That’s the simple question that inspired Granola, a productivity tool that can tell you what was actually discussed in that meeting last week and what the real next steps are. In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, partner at Lightspeed, sits down with Granola co-founders Chris Pedregal and Sam Ste…

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From Rock Bottom to a $500M Exit—A Business Story Like No Other with Rich Galgano 27:53

16d ago27:53

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Rich Galgano is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker specializing in sales, leadership, and strategic decision-making. He’s the founder of Windy City Wire and author of Down to the Wire. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success is not a gamble, it’s a calculated risk guided by vision and strategy. 2. True resilience is choosing not to go backward, one small de…

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Clay Alexander: Founder & Chairman of Ember (a global consumer electronics and life sciences brand) 24:44

17d ago24:44

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Clay is an American inventor and serial entrepreneur who holds more than 250 patents worldwide and is the Founder and Chairman of Ember, a global consumer electronics and life sciences brand best known for the Ember Mug, Ember Baby Bottle, and Ember Cube, all three of which independently have been named TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of the year. …

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Giving Back to the Entrepreneurial Community with Dave Taylor 20:15

18d ago20:15

20:15

Dave Taylor is a long-time entrepreneur, Dave has a popular YouTube channel, writes for the local newspaper, and mentors early stage startups when he's not pursuing one of his hobbies. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The most important factor for an entrepreneur is optimism. You’ve got to be resilient and persistent but mostly, you’ve got to be optimistic to …

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Show #626 - Justin Brayton, Larry Brooks, Zach Osborne, Phil Nicoletti with Michael Antonovich In-Studio 5:17:44

18d ago5:17:44

5:17:44

Justin Brayton is on to talk the Supercross finale and generally his role in keeping the broadcast classy during Raceday Live. Phil Nicoletti is on in his standard role and weighs in on the RJ move in SLC. Zach Osborne joins us to talk about his new deal with Beta as brand ambassador. Larry Brooks hasn't been on in a LONG time and it's great to get…

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Go for No: Mastering the Courage to Ask with Andrea Waltz 24:35

19d ago24:35

24:35

Andrea Waltz is the co-author of the best-seller, Go for No! A speaker and rejection expert, she inspires audiences to embrace failure, reprogram their mindset, and achieve extraordinary success through courageous asking. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Failure can lead to If you want to succeed faster, you should be willing and wanting to fail faster. Failur…

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From High School Teacher to CEO & Entrepreneur with Kirk Cooper: An EOFire Classic from 2022 20:39

20d ago20:39

20:39

From the archive - This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Kirk Cooper is the CEO and founder of Ecom Automation Gurus and is also the author of Scratch and Claw…

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Done For You E-Commerce with Dawson Gant: An EOFire Classic from 2021 19:14

21d ago19:14

19:14

From the archive - This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Dawson Gant is a 22-year old serial entrepreneur with a managed services company that oversees more th…

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Microdosing for Optimal Performance with Adam Schell 23:47

22d ago23:47

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Adam Schell is the founder of the Microdosing Supplement company, BRAINSUPREME, and an innovator in the field of using psychedelic mushrooms for increased performance and emotional wellbeing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Microdosing with psilocybin is a perceptible, non-hallucinogenic supplement that can improve performance, patience, libido, and creativit…

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Jon Noronha: How Gamma’s big bet on AI paid off 39:57

24d ago39:57

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Can a pivot to AI actually save a company? In the case of Gamma, it did that and more. In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, partner at Lightspeed, talks with Jon Noronha, the co-founder of Gamma, an AI-powered platform that helps users create interactive and engaging presentations, websites, and social media assets. Nearly four …

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How Chip Klose Built a 7-Figure Coaching Business that Provides 4-Day Weekends 24:31

23d ago24:31

24:31

Chip Klose is the host of the Restaurant Strategy Podcast and author of The Restaurant Marketing Mindset. As a restaurant coach he's helped hundreds of restaurateurs increase the profitability of their businesses. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Its important to understand and define what enough means to you so when you become really successful you have a cle…

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How to Transition from Active to Passive Investing While Running a Business with Joe Fairless 17:32

24d ago17:32

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Joe Fairless, Co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, manages 2.7B dollars in apt communities, founder of the longest-running daily real estate podcast, and has a mantra live to give. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The key to successfully shift from active to passive wealth is to leverage partnership. Find the right partners that are doing the things that can help y…

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Beyond Distinction: How Entrepreneurs Transcend Marketplace Turbulence with Scott McKain 22:09

25d ago22:09

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Scott McKain is a business advisor helping leaders create distinction. The 2024-25 Cavett Award recipient - professional speaking’s highest honor - Scott has shared his insights in every state and 40 countries. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Beyond distinction is transcending the turbulence that is in the market place. Its critical to be clear of who we are …

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Show #625 - Jordon Smith, Jess Pettis, Kellen Brauer, Marshall Weltin, Phil Nicoletti with Wes Williams and Brent Stallo In-Studio 5:14:11

25d ago5:14:11

5:14:11

Denver SX has passed and we have the always fast Jordon Smith on the line to talk about his eventful race. Phil Nicoletti is on to talk about the PulpMX Privateer Race as well as racing the Canadian Nationals this summer. Jess Pettis is a super fast Canadian who will be going head to head with Phil this summer and we of course. get into the 2025 Pu…

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Why Real Estate Investors Must Stop Looking at Properties with Keith Weinhold 25:45

26d ago25:45

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Keith Weinhold is the founder of Get Rich Education, Forbes Business Council Member, Host of the Get Rich Education podcast, creator of Real Estate Pays 5 Ways, runs up Alaskan mountains shirtless. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There is a risk in delayed gratification. When it is too much delayed, it becomes denied gratification. 2. Think like a wealthy per…

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Why Personal Branding Is The Future of Marketing with AJ Vaden: An EOFire Classic from 2021 32:35

27d ago32:35

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. AJ Vaden is the CEO and Co-Founder of the personal brand strategy firm Brand Builders Group, as well as…

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Building an Online Course Empire with Nick Stephenson: An EOFire Classic from 2021 29:15

29d ago29:15

29:15

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Nick Stephenson is a USA Today Bestselling Author, course creator, and software company co-founder. Lea…

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The Strategy-First Revolution: Transform Random Marketing Acts into Predictable Growth with Amanda Berlin 22:30

30d ago22:30

22:30

Amanda Berlin is a Fractional CMO who transforms B2B service-based businesses' marketing efforts into measurable outcomes. With 12 plus years' experience serving 200 plus clients, she specializes in results-driven growth strategies. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Businesses fail in marketing because they are engaging into random acts of marketing as opposed …

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AI Recruiting at NVIDIA, Pika, and Eleven Labs: How to Build Exceptional Teams 18:04

1M ago18:04

18:04

Exceptional AI products begin with exceptional teams, but in 2025, AI staffing has never been harder. In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano dives into the realities of AI recruiting and team building, sharing insights from some of today’s top AI leaders. You’ll hear from: Demi Guo, CEO and Co-Founder of Pika Mati Sta…

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Rich Relationships: Create Your Million-Dollar Network with Selena Soo 26:06

1M ago26:06

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Selena Soo is an award-winning business and relationship strategist. For over a decade, she has elevated the world’s most important people, messages, and ideas. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. A Rich Relationship is one that massively enriches the quality of your life and your business. 2. The fast path to success is asking what is the Rich Relationship that …

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The Brand Agent: A New Era of Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs and Influencers with Alexis Quintal 26:29

1M ago26:29

26:29

Alexis Quintal, founder of Rosarium, is a personal branding expert and former professor who empowers entrepreneurs through PR, combining a passion for teaching with over a decade of industry experience. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You can build the relationship and trust through personal branding. 2. You can leverage PR strategies after you have set your …

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A 6 Step System to Connect Your Dots Forward and Turn Your NOW into an Even Better NEXT with Sam Horn 27:15

1M ago27:15

27:15

Sam Horn, CEO of the Intrigue Agency, 3 TEDx Talks, author of POP!, Tongue Fu!, clients include Oracle, NASA, Accenture. Richard Branson's New Now Leaders. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Clarity happens in iteration not in inertia. Put it in your calendar because if you don’t go now, you will never go. 2. Communicate your vision and not the variables. 3. The…

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Show #624 - Cooper Webb with Alex Martin, Jeremy Martin, Phil Nicoletti In-Studio 5:03:05

1M ago5:03:05

5:03:05

When you have Phil Nicoletti, Alex Martin and Jeremy Martin all in studio, the only guy you need on the horn is Cooper Webb of course and we got him. It's a real family feel PulpMX Show and don't you worry if it's a little dysfunctional! Great show!

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5 Things Successful Online Entrepreneurs Know That Others Don’t with Yuri Elkaim 29:01

1M ago29:01

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Yuri Elkaim is a former pro athlete, leading health expert and renowned business coach, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder of Healthpreneur® where he helps health entrepreneurs, coaches, and practitioners start and scale online businesses that create more income and freedom...and better results for their clients. Top 3 Value Bombs 1…

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How to Create a Cult-Following in an Unattached World with Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley: An EOFire Classic from 2021 25:37

1M ago25:37

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley founded Crumbl Cookies in 2017, now the fastest-growing franchise and …

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The Power of Video in Being Known as the Go To Authority in Your Industry with Krista Mashore: An EOFire Classic from 2021 24:06

1M ago24:06

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Krista Mashore has been in the top 1% of coaches and realtors nationwide. She is the author of four bes…

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How to Get Your Wife To Want You Again with Keith Yackey: An EOFire Classic from 2021 27:06

1M ago27:06

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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. After his wife leaving him because she was no longer attracted to him, Keith Yackey was hell bent on fi…

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Rohan Nayak: How Pocket FM is Using AI to Reinvent Audio Storytelling 48:49

1M ago48:49

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There’s no doubt we have more choices for entertainment than at any other point in history. And yet, once a series ends, it can be difficult to find something you like just as much. But what if AI could give you a seemingly endless supply of quality content? In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, partner at Lightspeed, sits down w…

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How to Coach Yourself into a Thriving Future with Simon T Bailey 20:54

1M ago20:54

20:54

Simon T Bailey, author of Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself into a Thriving Future, equips leaders worldwide with tools to thrive, shaping workplace resilience and customer brilliance for 2,400+ organizations. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Failure is not final and failure is only feedback and feedback is the practice of champions. 2. The result of thri…

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The Journey to $100M with Warren Patterson 24:30

1M ago24:30

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Warren Patterson is a dynamic and results-driven high level executive with a proven track record of driving growth, leading successful mergers and acquisitions, and building high-performing teams. He demonstrated expertise in operations, strategic planning, and cultivating a positive organizational culture. He is a visionary leader with a keen abil…

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From 5 to 5,500 employees: Key to Fast and Efficient Scaling with Pranav Dalal 22:17

1M ago22:17

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Pranav Dalal, CEO and Founder of Office Beacon, started his entrepreneurial journey in 2001. He has now expanded globally, growing to 5,500+ employees across four countries, all without outside funding or partners. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Embraced the mindset of moving fast and learning quickly without damaging client relationship and quality. 2. Trea…

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