Best Robert Fukui Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 437: Building an International Marketing Powerhouse with Ramsey Sweis: Insights into Strategic Growth and Innovation 24:02

5d ago24:02

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Unlock the secrets of building an international marketing powerhouse with Ramsey Sweis, the visionary owner of Aqaba. Learn how Ramsey transformed his solo operation into a thriving business with a global reach, overcoming the hurdles of talent acquisition and adapting to ever-evolving industry standards. We'll explore Ramsey's philosophy of "faili…

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448: Optimize Your Health, Maximize Your Wealth: Dr. Tracy Gapin on Peak Performance for Entrepreneurs 46:20

24d ago46:20

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Dr. Tracy Gapin. If you’ve ever wondered how to truly optimize your health, performance, and longevity as a high-achieving entrepreneur, executive, or athlete—Tracy is the doctor you want to know. He’s a board-certified urologist with over 25 years of experience who made a bold pivot from traditional medicine to f…

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Episode 436: Burke Franklin's Journey from 30 Employees to a Lean, Web-Based Powerhouse 28:09

25d ago28:09

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Burke Franklin, the brilliant mind behind a thriving software company, graces us with his presence to share a riveting story of business transformation and innovation. Discover the fascinating way Burke transitioned from a team of 30 to running his operations with virtually no in-house staff, all while maintaining efficiency and effectiveness. Gain…

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Episode 435: Discover the Future of Hiring with Dr. Michael Neal - 50/50 Accelerator Podcast 24:46

2M ago24:46

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Dr. Michael Neal, the visionary behind Build My Team, transforms private practice hiring with insights inspired by industry giants like Disney and the Four Seasons. As a former optometrist, Dr. Neal witnessed firsthand the pitfalls of traditional hiring methods plagued by high turnover and deceptive resumes. Join us as he shares his groundbreaking …

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447: Pain, Patience, and Progress: Entrepreneur Lessons from My Healing Journey 13:34

2M ago13:34

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Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another episode of The Misfit Entrepreneur. Before I jump in, if your new to this watching the show on YouTube, hit the subscribe button below, give this video a like and comment as well; we do our best to respond to all comments as timely as possible. Yes, I’m back. It’s been a couple of weeks since I released a new…

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Ep. 208 - Guaranteed Way To Know What’s Most Important In Life 28:34

2M ago28:34

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We often talk about priorities and what truly matters beyond the demands of business, but last week, we faced a real-life test of those values. In this episode, we recount the moment our condo fire alarm blared in the middle of the largest firestorm Southern California has ever seen. With fires raging near Malibu and just north of us in Pasadena, t…

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446: The Stride Philosophy, How Small Actions Create Big Success & Unlock High Performance with JJ Harling 46:46

2M ago46:46

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Josiah "JJ" Hartling. If you’ve ever wanted to understand the mindset and strategy behind sustained high performance, JJ is the guy to learn from. He is the author of Stride and the founder of Compel Global, where he helps leaders and organizations harness their full potential through intentional action and discip…

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445: Lessons for Hannah - Battling Through Setbacks 12:45

3M ago12:45

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Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven’t listened …

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444: How to Build Your Personal Operating System for Success 15:01

3M ago15:01

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Welcome to another solo edition of the Misfit Entrepreneur! I want to talk about something that I’ve mentioned a number of times on the show, but most people overlook—and that’s sitting down to ask themselves, “What do I truly want?” I’ve had more people reaching out asking me for my thoughts on how they better design their life and find true meani…

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443: From Top Gun to Top Leader, How Radical Accountability Builds High-Performing Teams with Dave Rosenberg 57:44

3M ago57:44

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Dave Rosenberg. If you have ever wanted know what it means to be radically accountable, Dave is the guy to learn from. He is a former F-14 naval officer (think Top Gun) who founded Locked On Leadership, a premier leadership development firm who has worked with well over 100 organizations helping them to learn what…

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442: Unleashing AI, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience with Mo Ahmed 51:02

3M ago51:02

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Mo Ahmed. Mo is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years in AI and Cloud Computing experience. He has built and sold multiple successful companies for multiples of 10x plus and has helped founders secure over $30M in funding. Mo is also the author of Inside-Out Entrepreneurship which goes deep into the mental resi…

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441: Cash Flow Secrets: How the Top 1% Build, Protect, and Grow Wealth with Mc Laubsche 54:50

4M ago54:50

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is MC Laubscher. MC is the founder of Producers Wealth, a firm helping business owners in all 50 states in the United States implement and execute advanced alternative wealth strategies. He is also the creator & host of the top-rated business and investing podcasts Cashflow Ninja, Cashflow Investing Secrets, and Cash…

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440: Lessons for Hannah - Tough Times Don't Last, Tough People Do 10:28

4M ago10:28

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Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven’t listened …

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Ep. 207 - 5 Daily Habits to Create Work-Life Balance for Busy Entrepreneurs 33:21

4M ago33:21

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Work-life balance is something many of us desire but often struggle to achieve. Over time, many have resigned themselves to the busyness of life, accepting it as the norm. However, the truth is, while work-life balance is simple to define, it can be mentally and emotionally challenging to implement. In this episode, we explore two key factors for a…

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439: Build a Thriving Business & Marriage, Robert & Kay Lee Fukui’s Strategies for Entrepreneurial Harmony 45:19

4M ago45:19

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneurs are Robert and Kay Lee Fukui. Robert and Kay are former fortune 500 standouts, who saw an opportunity to help married entrepreneurs and business owners create harmony between the rigorous demands of building a business and maintaining a healthy, happy thriving marriage. Their company, Couples by Design teaches entre…

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438: From 3 Acres to 20K Stores, How Matt McLean Built an Organic Juice Giant 52:46

4M ago52:46

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Matt McLean. Matt is the founder of Uncle Matt’s Organic, which he founded in 1999 with three acres in his Dad’s backyard. Uncle Matt’s is now the largest organic orange juice brand and the number one selling OJ and grapefruit juice in the U.S. with a full line of organic beverages sold nationwide in over 20,000+ …

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437: Live 100: $300M+ Real Estate Powerhouse Jason Yarusi’s Blueprint for Success in Business and Life 43:50

5M ago43:50

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Jason Yarusi. Jason is a Private fund manager of over $300 million dollars in commercial real estate. Since 2017 his company Yarusi Holdings has amassed over 3000 apartment and commercial real estate units. Jason has built and exited multiple companies: construction, restaurants, a brewery and multiple large apart…

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436: From World Champion Kickboxer to Prison to Business Icon: Ted Pryor’s Unbelievable Journey of Redemption 58:21

5M ago58:21

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Ted Pryor. Ted has had one heck of a Misfit Entrepreneur journey. From 1982 to 1987, Ted was the middleweight kickboxing champion of the world. But behind the scenes, he was a key player in the biggest marijuana trafficking operation in American history. After a stint in prison, he re-emerged and became wildly suc…

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Ep. 206 - 5 Common Business Mistakes: That’s Killing Growth and Forcing You to Work Harder 29:02

5M ago29:02

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In this episode, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui discuss five common business mistakes that hinder growth and profitability while affecting work-life balance. They emphasize the importance of focusing on profit margins rather than just sales volume, the pitfalls of discounting, the necessity of tracking financial metrics, the value of hiring help, and the…

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435: The Top 5 Lessons from 2024 and How to Win Big in 2025 21:44

5M ago21:44

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This year, I am going to do something a little different. I’ve just returned from spending almost a month overseas and competing in New Zealand in the Ironman World Championships. I promised my family that I would take that time with them and just unplug. That meant no podcasts or anything during that time and I stuck to it. It was an amazing trip …

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Ep. 205 - Warning Signs For Your Marriage and Business 34:10

5M ago34:10

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In this episode, we discuss how entrepreneurs can often become so focused on their business that they miss the warning signs that both their marriage and business may be at risk. It's crucial to address small issues in your relationship early on before they grow into larger problems that are harder to fix. Tune in to learn about the key red flags y…

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Ep. 204 - Overcoming Alcohol, Drugs, and Suicide To Becoming An Entrepreneur Couple with Darryll and Brittany Stinson 38:58

5M ago38:58

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Life can be a roller coaster ride with many highs and lows. Both Darryll and Brittany Stinson share their stories of successes and challenges growing up, marrying each other, building an amazing business, and raising four kids. Darryll was a Division 1 football and basketball player and voted Top 100 college athlete in 2008. When things went south …

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Ep. 203 - The Business Benefits of Procrastination 28:29

6M ago28:29

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Procrastination can have benefits in business if reframed and used strategically. It is often driven by fear of failure or the desire for perfection. However, when we finally take action, we often realize that the process wasn't as bad as we imagined. Procrastination can also provide a learning period and allow for improvements to be made before la…

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434: Rich Brand, Poor Brand, Mastering Differentiation and the Secrets to Branding Success with David Brier 47:17

6M ago47:17

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is David Brier. When CEO Magazine published its article, “Words of Wisdom from the World’s Greatest Branding Experts,” it grabbed quotes from Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, Gary Vaynerchuk, Seth Godin, Richard Branson, and other brilliant business leaders. But leading the list was David Brier. Grant Cardon ca…

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Ep. 202 - Keys To Becoming A High-Performance Entrepreneur with Justin Roethlingshoefer and Alyse Gaulin 41:50

6M ago41:50

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Today, we will dive into the keys to becoming a high-performance leader at home and in your business. It’s all about taking control of your health that will make you perform better, think better, sell better, and lead better. Who doesn’t want that? But don’t worry, we’re not going to try and persuade to take on the newest diet and exercise fad that…

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433: Mastering Patience and Focus, David Steele’s Billion-Dollar Business Playbook 45:15

6M ago45:15

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is David Steele. David is the founder and CEO of One Wealth Advisors, an independent RIA firm with over $1B in assets. He is also restaurateur owning 6 difference restaurants, a yoga studio owner, philanthropist and more. Needless to say, he’s a Misfit Entrepreneur to the core. One of the hardest things for any entre…

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Ep. 201 - Work-Life Balance for Married Business Owners 35:34

6M ago35:34

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When it comes to the inability to create work-life balance for many married business owners, there are issues common to most. The good news is that there are common solutions as well. These solutions don’t come from us solely but from other married entrepreneurs who’ve been able to sustain better balance in their lives. This is the two-year anniver…

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432: Work on Your Game, How Dre Baldwin Turned Hustle, YouTube, and Discipline Into a Thriving Business Empire 52:27

6M ago52:27

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Dre Baldwin. Dre is an interesting entrepreneur who owns the brand, Work on Your Game. He is a former pro-basketball player playing in 8 countries during this career. But, he wasn’t a superstar from the start. He had to work harder than anyone and walk on at a division 3 school to get his shot. And he made the mos…

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Ep.200 - A Wife and Mother's Tale of Business, Breakdowns, and Rebuilding with Tamra Andress 29:02

6M ago29:02

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Imagine returning home after a hectic day at work, eagerly anticipating the warm embrace of your little girl, only to find her turning towards your spouse instead – a moment Tamra Andress vividly describes as her 'Tombstone moment.' It's a heart-wrenching realization that strikes at the core of one's identity. You may have pondered the question: Wh…

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431: The Biblical Story of Joseph, 10 Powerful Lessons for Entrepreneurial Growth 42:54

6M ago42:54

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This is another special episode and I got the idea of it from a recent service at our church, Worthington Christian Church here in Ohio. Now before you turn this off or stop watching, I am not going to be teaching a sermon to you and pushing the Bible down your throat, but as I listened to this message which was about the 10 Principles learned from…

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Ep. 199 - Business Achievements Won’t Make You Happy 29:18

6M ago29:18

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In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and getting real. No matter how successful your business becomes, it won't guarantee happiness. It won’t make your spouse love you more, improve your kids' behavior, or earn you genuine admiration. We've seen too many marriages falter under the misconception that achievements lead to happiness. The t…

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430: Lessons For Hannah - Jordan Peterson's Six Principles for a Meaningful Life 7:44

7M ago7:44

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Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven’t listened …

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Ep. 198 - Become Better Business Partners With Your Spouse with Troy and Shantel Brooks 33:58

7M ago33:58

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Whether you work with your spouse, are considering working with your spouse, or are saying to yourself “never” this episode is for you. Knowing how to recognize and utilize your spouse's gifts, talents, and abilities will help your business and enrich your marriage. In this episode, we interview Troy and Shantel Brooks, successful business owners a…

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429: From $0 to $120M, Dominic Rubino’s Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success 45:53

7M ago45:53

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Dominic Rubino. Dominic is an interesting Misfit. He is a serial entrepreneur who’s had businesses in Construction Trades, Contracting, Mail Order, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, & Business Coaching. But It took a long time for Dominic to feel like he could call himself an entrepreneur and the turning point came AF…

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Ep. 197 - Why Business Is Easier Than Marriage 28:28

7M ago28:28

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Is it just me, or is building a business easier than growing your marriage? Let’s put it this way: Are you more inclined to attend a business seminar or a marriage workshop? Would you rather see a marriage counselor or hire a business consultant? For some reason, many of us prefer to work on our business rather than our marriage, so it’s no wonder …

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Ep. 196 - On Track To Top Gun wtih John Ramstead 37:45

7M ago37:45

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What if you achieved your dream of becoming something like a fighter pilot? What boy doesn’t? Then you achieve your BHAG of being accepted into Top Gun school. But in an instant the dream turned reality comes crashing down. Not only are you not able to enter Top Gun school training but ultimately, the Navy kicks you out because of your handicap. Wh…

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428: Communication Secrets for Entrepreneurs, Deb Feder’s Strategies for Unlocking Business Growth 39:48

7M ago39:48

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Deb Feder. Deb is the CEO of Feder Development, a business development and practice management strategist and coach with a special focus on effective communication. Her work focuses on helping professionals bring in consistent clients through curious, confident conversations. Over the last decade, Deb has committe…

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427: From Orphan to Wall Street CEO: Ed Hajim’s Inspiring Journey of Resilience, Leadership, and Entrepreneurial Success 53:48

7M ago53:48

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Ed Hajjim. Ed is a long-time Wall Street executive and entrepreneur with over 50 years of experience. Most people that hear his origin story are amazed that he ended up where he has. But, in reality, Ed has one of the best stories that is the truest testament to the American Dream and what is possible that I have …

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Ep. 195 - Compromise Is Not Healthy For Your Marriage 25:40

7M ago25:40

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One of the most popular keys to a successful marriage is “compromise.” In our experience that is one of the most destructive methods in a marriage. The word compromise means “accepting a standard lower than is desirable.” Is that what you want for your marriage? I would think not but that is how many deal with disagreements. When we compromise in a…

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Ep. 194 - Close More Sales Deals with Darrell Amy 34:28

8M ago34:28

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Who doesn’t want to close more sales deals? Without sales, you have no business yet some business owners really struggle with this part. If you only have a small staff most likely you, the business owner, are the chief salesperson. Like many owners, you don’t want to come across as salesy so you actually become less effective at it. The question is…

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426: The True Cost Of Inflation with Jeremy Ryan Slate and Dave Lukas 53:03

8M ago53:03

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In this episode, Jeremy Ryan Slate interviews me on the complexities of inflation, and the economic landscape. We talk about the insidious nature of debt and inflation, the role of entrepreneurship in driving the economy, economic freedom, and the impact of government spending and inflationary policies. We also discuss what business owner's should …

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Ep. 193 - DiSC Assessment For A Stronger Business 33:39

8M ago33:39

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When growing a business, we can get caught up focusing on the marketing and building systems as the keys to success. But at the end of the day it’s people that make it work. So knowing how to communicate and positioning your team in the proper roles can make the difference between average performance and a great one. This episode piggy backs on epi…

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425: Lessons For Hannah - How To Get Rich 8:35

8M ago8:35

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Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven’t listened …

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424- Ironman Principles for CEOs and Entrepreneurs 13:20

8M ago13:20

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In this episode, I share insights from my experiences in racing Ironman and how they parallel to the journey of entrepreneurship. Key concepts discussed are the importance of viewing business as a long game, the mental challenges faced, the significance of small details, and the necessity of discipline, consistency, and persistence in achieving suc…

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Ep. 192 - From Success To Bankruptcy with Tim and Glori Winders 48:55

8M ago48:55

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Going from owning multiple successful businesses, fancy cars, and homes to living in a van and couch surfing. How would your marriage survive this? Hopefully, you’ll never have to find out but you can listen to this week’s guests, Tim and Glori Winders, to find out how they did it. The 2008 recession destroyed their real estate business and by 2013…

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423: The Dream Machine, Unleashing Team Potential and Business Success with Dane Espegard 44:25

8M ago44:25

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Dane Espegard. This conversation today holds a special place for me as Dane is division leader for Vector Marketing. Some of you may know Vector or even worked for them as they are the company behind Cutco knives. I have talked about this before, but I initially cut my teeth in selling and paid for my college sell…

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Ep. 191 - DiSC Assessment For Happier Marriages 34:02

8M ago34:02

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They say communication is the foundation of a great marriage. But most people think talking is communicating. It is part of communication but it doesn’t necessarily mean you understand each other. Good communication means both parties understand each other and can resolve disagreements without blowing up into major conflict. This is where so many m…

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422: How Talia Boone Disrupted the Floral Industry During the Pandemic and Built a Massive Company 38:12

9M ago38:12

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This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Talia Boone. Talia is the founder of Postal Petals, a floral industry startup that is changing the entire industry. Now, here’s the interesting thing, Talia founded the company in the middle of the pandemic and lockdowns. If you remember, businesses like that were shut down and for many, the last thing on their mi…

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Ep. 190 - Prenuptial Agreements Create Stronger Marriages with Aaron Thomas 37:35

9M ago37:35

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Can a prenuptial agreement strengthen your marriage and prevent a divorce? That’s not typically what we think about when we hear prenup. We’re just usually thinking of protecting our assets when we do get divorced. But this week’s guest, Aaron Thomas, is going to shed some light on the way he helps couples create prenuptial agreements. His process …

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421: How Rich People Think with Dave Lukas 17:03

9M ago17:03

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I am changing things up this week. I had an episode ready to go, but was on a long run yesterday, a 15-miler getting ready for next Ironman and as I like to do, I listen to podcasts or audiobooks. I popped on Steve Siebold’s book How Rich People Think and I have to say, I forget how great this little gem of a book is. This book is a treasure trove …

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