Best Shopify Success Story 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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World #1 SEO App’s Shopify Essentials & Featuring in Google’s AI Results 45:31

1d ago45:31

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This week we are joined by our brand new sponsors, Yoast! Yoast has helped over 13 MILLION sites with their SEO. So, in this episode we discuss the ESSENTIAL SEO TIPS every Shopify store should be doing right now. From the biggest “dos” and “donts” to shaping product pages, blog content, and overall site structure. In 2025 SEO isn’t just about stuf…

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Google Veo 3 Just Changed the Game: Here’s Your Money-Making Tutorial | Ep. #174 26:30

1d ago26:30

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Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. Everyone's freaking out about Google’s new Veo 3 video model, but nobody’s telling you how to actually make money with it. So in this episode, I break down exactly how people are already landing $10K video gigs, pitching Veo content to agencies, and replacing full edit…

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

1d ago27:40

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

2d ago25:52

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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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“It’s Not That Easy”? Sam Launched Overnight to Prove It Is | Ep. #175 26:42

3d ago26:42

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Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. I sat down with Sam Thompson for part 2 of our two-part episode, if you haven’t listened to the first one yet, go check out Ep. #172. In this one, Sam breaks down how a Twitter reply turned into a real hummingbird nectar business doing over $5K in its first 21 days. We…

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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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How a BOGO Deal Bootstrapped Neven Eyewear to Millions 51:42

4d ago51:42

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Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fXKVcwl8FS8 How a BOGO Deal Bootstrapped Neven Eyewear to Millions Jonathan Strauss lost a $500 pair of sunglasses jet skiing—and turned that wipeout into Neven Eyewear. What began as a desperate liquidation promo turned into a DTC breakthrough. In this episode, Strauss reveals how a buy-one-get-two offer saved his…

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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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If People Pay for This, Your Idea Will Work Too | Ep. #174 23:13

6d ago23:13

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Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. I sat down with Brandon Doyle (x.com/_BrandonDoyle_) for part 2 of our two-part episode, if you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, go check out Ep. #171. In this one, we talked about how the weirdest business ideas can actually make the most money. We started with Excel e…

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Working It Out With Mike Birbiglia: Comedy & Creativity, Podcasting & The Pope 1:26:31

6d ago1:26:31

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Mike Birbiglia is a master storyteller, acclaimed comedian, and the creative force behind Netflix specials including "The Old Man & the Pool" and his newest, "The Good Life." This conversation explores the quiet architecture of story—how to shape it, live it, and share it in a way that matters. We talk about finding empathy for the parents who coul…

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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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Retention Clarity Gap #1 | Subscription Brands: Reduce Churn Without Discounts 33:02

7d ago33:02

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In this deep dive conversation, Mo sits down with George Kapernaros to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in eCommerce: retention. But instead of just talking about email flows or post-purchase tips, George flips the script—arguing that retention starts at acquisition. 👉 Why your offer is the biggest retention lever 👉 How to make custo…

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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

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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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Purpose Meets Profit: SAA Clothing’s £50K Shopify Launch Success! 34:58

9d ago34:58

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In this episode, we sit down with James Hunt, the visionary founder behind SAA Clothing to uncover the heart, hustle, and high stakes of building a purpose-driven fashion brand. In this episode we cover: 👕 What really sets SAA Clothing apart? 💡 How it all began - from one idea to a £50K opening weekend 🧠 Creating meaningful job opportunities for ne…

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You Don’t Need a Big Idea. Copy These Winners Instead ft. Connor | Ep. #173 36:32

9d ago36:32

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Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. I sat down with Connor Gross (https://x.com/c_gro), a regular on the podcast, and we went deep on some wild business ideas. We talked about plastic-free products, AI voice agents, and even how a company selling stuffed animals in a box did a million orders. We also got…

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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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From The Vault: Neuroscientist Matthew Walker On Why Sleep Is Your Superpower 3:06:59

10d ago3:06:59

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Dr. Matthew Walker is a world-renowned neuroscientist, sleep expert, and the bestselling author of “Why We Sleep.” In this conversation, we explore sleep not as a passive state, but as the biological foundation of life itself—the platform from which wakefulness emerges. We dive into the architecture of sleep, its vital role in immune function, dise…

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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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AI Is Replacing Content Creators (Here’s How to Profit) w/ Sam | Ep. #172 34:02

11d ago34:02

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Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. I sat down with Sam Thompson again and we talked about some crazy ways people are making money with AI voice cloning, plus how he's building a full AI ad pipeline that actually converts. We also got into the weird world of viral AI videos showing up online and whether …

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

10d ago23:50

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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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How to Build a Media-Driven Brand in 2025! CEOAFTERDARK with John Roman 42:43

12d ago42:43

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In this episode of CEOAFTERDARK, host George Kapernaros sits down with John Roman, the mastermind behind BattlBox, the outdoor subscription brand that became a media machine. John shares how he: Scaled BattlBox into a DTC powerhouse Sold it (at peak market conditions) Built a Netflix show around the brand Created a content engine where 60% of reven…

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SEO in 2025: What Still Works for Shopify 50:39

12d ago50:39

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Still trying to crack the SEO code in 2025? Jeff Oxford has worked on 300+ eCommerce sites, and he’s here to share what actually works for Shopify merchants now. From why your $300 product may be killing your rankings to how AI tools can scale your SEO ops, Jeff cuts through the noise. This episode delivers a tactical, no-fluff breakdown of SEO str…

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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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Quit Waiting. Start This Simple Business with $0 | Ep. #171 28:46

13d ago28:46

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Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. I sat down with Brandon Doyle (x.com/_BrandonDoyle_) again, he was on back in episode #060, and we brainstormed creative ways to grow small service businesses. We bounced around a bunch of low-cost, scrappy business ideas. Some of them sound kinda out there at first, b…

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Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan On The Science Of Speed, Unlocking Your Body's True Potential & Why Sprinting Is The Ultimate Human Activity 2:04:13

13d ago2:04:13

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Stuart McMillan is an elite track and field coach who has guided 70+ Olympians to over 30 medals across nine Olympic Games. As CEO of ALTIS, a global leader in sports education, he's revolutionized how we understand human movement. This conversation is an exploration of speed—not just as a metric, but as a kind of alchemy. At the heart of Stuart's …

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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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How to Sell Out Using Email and TikTok – The XXL Scrunchie Shopify Story 37:12

16d ago37:12

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What do you get when you mix a talented artist, a single scrunchie, and a Christmas gift? You get Tina, the powerhouse founder behind XXL Scrunchie & Co, sharing her incredible story of building a standout brand in a crowded market - one giant scrunchie at a time! In this exciting episode, Tina shares: ✨ How she started her business with just a scr…

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How to Get a Yes From Anyone (and Change Your Life) | Ep. #170 35:20

16d ago35:20

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I sat down with Stu Heinecke, the bestselling author of How to Get a Meeting with Anyone, and we talked all about creative outreach that actually works. Stu shared some insane stories, like how he gets 100% response rates by mailing personalized cartoons, and how someone landed a $2 million Walmart order from a $28 Facebook ad. I shared my own stor…

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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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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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This Is How You Actually Make Money with ChatGPT | Ep. #169 19:53

18d ago19:53

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Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. I went deep on ChatGPT in this episode and broke down exactly how I’m using it every single day. I shared a ton of hacks, prompt ideas, workflows, tools, and even real business ideas I’ve actually tested. I explained why you should treat ChatGPT like a business partner…

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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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Meta’s AI Ads Engine Explained (Andromeda + ASC) 45:02

19d ago45:02

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Also available on YouTube: youtu.be/m9YTxRsosJA Meta just rewrote the Facebook ads playbook—and Shopify merchants need to catch up. In this episode of The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, ad strategist Kurt Bullock (Produce Dept) breaks down how Meta’s new AI-driven ad system, Andromeda, is reshaping targeting, delivery, and scale. From embeddings and v…

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

18d ago20:15

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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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You’re Not Ready for What’s Coming (Robert Scoble on AI + Future Tech) | Ep. #168 34:50

20d ago34:50

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Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. I sat down with Robert Scoble and we talked about the future. He’s been around for the first Tesla ride, the early days of Uber, and now he’s deep into AI, smart glasses, and even Neuralink. We covered where tech is heading next, why most people are still sleeping on i…

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High Functioning: The Hidden Depression That May Be Stealing Your Joy & The Tools To Get It Back With Dr. Judith Joseph 1:58:31

20d ago1:58:31

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Dr. Judith Joseph is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, clinical professor at NYU Medical School, and a renowned voice on high-functioning depression. In this conversation, we explore the paradox of achievement and anhedonia—the curious, often painful reality that success doesn't always equate to joy. Judith shares her clinical insights into why so ma…

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

19d ago24:35

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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

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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. 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

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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. Dawson Gant is a 22-year old serial entrepreneur with a managed services company that oversees more th…

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How an 88 Cent Mistake Led to a $100M Empire. (Playbook with Al Doan) | Ep. #167 49:36

23d ago49:36

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Find my new community at https://www.tkowners.com/ I sat down with Al Doan, founder of the Missouri Star Quilt Company, and the guy is just electric. We talked about how he turned his mom’s love of quilting into a massive business that transformed the tiny town of Hamilton, Missouri. What started as a small quilt shop and some YouTube tutorials eve…

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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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Earth's Hidden Wisdom: Paul Hawken On Reframing Carbon, Consciousness & Why Hope Lies Within Nature's Intelligence 1:42:09

24d ago1:42:09

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Paul Hawken is one of the great elder statesmen of environmentalism, a bestselling author, and the mind behind Drawdown and Regeneration. This conversation explores the biosphere's intrinsic intelligence through the expansive lens of Paul's latest book, Carbon: The Book of Life. We discuss carbon's improbable origins, examine the mycelial networks …

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

23d ago24:31

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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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