The EntreLeadership Podcast

You need to hire great people to move your business forward—duh. But when you’re pressed for time and resources, how can you ensure you’ve got a rock-star candidate and not a bad apple? Go behind the curtain at Ramsey Solutions as Jeremy Hezlep, our very own director of recruiting, explains the four essential phases of an effective hiring process and gives practical tips to help you beef up your recruitment strategy. entreleadership.com/podcast Ramsey Solutions' website Get a peek behind the scenes at Ramsey on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn and keep up with the latest at Ramsey Solutions Ready to do work that matters? Learn more HERE DISC assessment The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni The EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring EntreLeadership Partners Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a human (and we hope you are), at some point you've looked back on a moment in your life or your business and groaned, "I wish I had done that differently." Well, what if there was a way to reduce those moments? The secret is to start thinking like a scientist. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant argues that challenging the way you think, treating ideas like theories, and being willing to unlearn is essential for positioning yourself to win in business and relationships - and for making better decisions! In this episode, Adam gives practical advice for staying mentally flexible, pivoting your business strategy, and becoming comfortable with doubt while still holding on to what you value. entreleadership.com/podcast Adam Grant's website Think Again by Adam Grant Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant The Reboot Podcast Adam Grant’s Instagram WorkLife with Adam Gran‪t‬ Difficult Conversations Checklist EntreLeadership Partners Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Success in business can hinge on a leader’s ability to take action. Sometimes that means making a choice without all the answers. And when there’s money and people’s livelihoods at stake, the uncertainty of an outcome can be paralyzing. Fortunately, decision-making is a muscle you can grow. Matt Bodnar, chairman of Fresh Technology, host of The Science of Success podcast, and a 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30, has faced his fair share of high-stakes decisions. In this episode, he shares the practices that have made him comfortable with risk, a smarter decision-maker and a more confident leader. entreleadership.com/podcast Matt Bodnar’s website The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint’s website Fresh Technology, Inc.’s website The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber The Science of Success podcast Range by David Epstein Good to Great by Jim Collins The Ramsey Show Influence by Dr. Robert Cialdini Learn more about EntreLeadership Coaching Decision Making Checklist EntreLeadership Partners Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to start a successful business from the ground up? The answer: a few hundred bucks, a mild obsession and the American spirit. At least that’s what worked for Lucas Botkin, the 27-year-old who started T.REX ARMS , a rapidly growing company—with a massive fan following—that specializes in manufacturing gun holsters and other firearms equipment. The young CEO shares his start-up experience, how his company has adapted to their rapid growth, and the content marketing formula that won T.REX ARMS hundreds of thousands of followers. entreleadership.com/podcast T.REX ARMS’ website T.REX ARMS’ Instagram T.REX ARMS’ YouTube channel Gary Vaynerchuk’s website The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Jesse Itzler’s website The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey Lucas Botkin’s Instagram Leadership Growth Assessment EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gather ‘round the fire for a very candid conversation with the Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Greenlights, Matthew McConaughey. In this winding discussion, Matthew talks about his creative process, why leaders need to take more risks, and how focusing on adding value to the lives of others will get you what you really want out of life. entreleadership.com/podcast Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Listen to Greenlights on Audible The EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ideas are great, but they’ll only take you so far. When it comes down to it, success in business depends on your ability to execute. Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of Life.Church, grew his organization over the course of 25 years from just a service in a two-car garage to 36 church locations across America. His strategy? Empowering great people to create effective systems that accomplish a clear goal. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t know how to move the needle, this episode will give you the basics for thinking strategically and creating systems that get the job done. entreleadership.com/podcast Craig Groeschel's website Life.Church’s website Join Craig at EntreLeadership Summit Atomic Habits by James Clear Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Discipline Equals Freedom (Field Manual) by Jocko Willink The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast Craig Groeschel’s Instagram Communication Field Guide EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can your business outgrow your ability to lead? Maybe—if you’re not intentional! Suzanne Simms, senior executive vice president of business to consumer global at Ramsey Solutions, had to make sure this didn’t happen to her. Over the course of 20 years, she went from working as a part-time assistant to becoming one of the company’s most influential leaders. And as the company grew, she was challenged to grow too. In this episode, she talks about how vulnerability and intentionality are the catalysts for reinventing yourself and becoming the leader your growing business needs to stay successful. entreleadership.com/podcast Ramsey Solutions' website The EntreLeader's Guide to Delegation EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eight years ago, Russ Perry, CEO of Design Pickle, would have described himself as moderately successful—and extraordinarily unhappy. On paper, things looked good: Russ had founded two creative agencies in his early 20s and was the man in charge. But his marriage and his mental health were headed toward a breakdown as he struggled to handle the stress of work. In this honest conversation, Russ describes learning from his mistakes, starting over and building a business (and a life) he’s proud of. entreleadership.com/podcast Russ Perry's website Design Pickle's website The Power of the Other by Dr. Henry Cloud Thou Shall Prosper by Rabbi Daniel Lappin Under the Lid newsletter from Russ 6 Financial Reports That Can Save Your Company EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a go-getter, there’s a good chance you like to be busy. If you get to the bottom of your to-do list, you’re eager to fill it back up. But be careful, you can be so productive that you miss your whole life. Christy Wright, author and Certified Business Coach, challenges leaders to get a life outside of their business (right now, not once things slow down). Listen as she breaks down work-life balance and why it’s so important to invest in the things you can’t measure in dollars and cents. entreleadership.com/podcast Christy Wright's website 2021 Goal Planner by Christy Wright Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You by Christy Wright Choosing to Cheat by Andy Stanley The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer The Christy Wright Show podcast The Christy Wright Show 25 Ways to Protect Your Time Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Witt is the dirt-obsessed millennial behind BuildWitt, a fast-growing media company on a mission to reform the mining and construction industries. In just three years, the 25-year-old (yes, you read that right) has grown his company from just a single, self-proclaimed dirt nerd with a camera to a 20-person team serving top blue-collar businesses across the country—and changing the game. In this episode, Aaron shares his inspiring guiding principles, lessons in humility, and experiences that are sure to fire up your entrepreneurial spirit. entreleadership.com/podcast Aaron Witt on LinkedIn BuildWitt’s Instagram BuildWitt's website #399: The Practice of Shipping Creative Work with Seth Godin Dirt Talk by BuildWitt podcast List of BuildWitt Values (scroll down on the page to view) The EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Ramsey reflects on the highs and the lows of 2020 and shares what he learned about himself, his leaders and his team. You’ll hear why courage and principles are the cornerstone of being a small-business owner, and how going against convention and taking a stand in your community can inspire others. This full-throttle conversation will get you fired up to make a solid plan for 2021 so you can thrive—no matter what comes your way. entreleadership.com/podcast Ramsey Solutions' website The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Learn more and join the EntreLeadership Elite Advisory Group Waitlist EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a year! You laughed, you probably cried, and most importantly—you never gave up. You kept growing and pushing through, even on the hard days. How do we know? Because this year you guys downloaded over 12 million episodes of The EntreLeadership Podcast, learning from leadership experts like Seth Godin, Patrick Lencioni and more. So, here’s to you! Thank you for listening and for never giving up. Let’s gear up for what’s ahead with highlights from this year’s top 12 episodes. 1:51 James Clear—How to Build Great Habits The Rundown: Have some big goals you want to reach? James Clear, New York Times bestselling author, says your identity plays a major part in whether or not you’ll reach them. He says how you view yourself largely influences your habits, which are really the building blocks for achieving your goals. Listen and learn how to align your habits with your beliefs, supercharge productivity, and make time your ally so you can achieve more. 7:28 Michael Hyatt—5 Steps to No Fail Meetings The Rundown: No. More. Pointless. Meetings. Can we get an amen? Michael Hyatt, entrepreneur and leadership coaching expert, explains five ways to make the most of every meeting so you can save precious hours, improve your company culture, and increase your team’s productivity and performance. 15:47 Patrick Lencioni—Why Are You a Leader? The Rundown: Why do you really want to be a leader? In this episode, leadership expert Patrick Lencioni explains how your response to five common leadership responsibilities can reveal whether you’re in it for the right reasons (or not!)—and what to do about it. 20:54 Jeni Britton Bauer—Leading Through Ambiguity The Rundown: If the COVID-19 global pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that navigating unknowns can be extremely challenging. And for some leaders like Jeni Britton Bauer, founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, it’s not the first time they’ve had to do it. Tune in as Jeni talks about how to find your way forward in a crisis and why that starts and ends with rock-solid communication. 32:53 Sam Walker—The Key to Lasting Success The Rundown: In his decade-long study of the best sports teams in the world, author Sam Walker has identified the one common factor that led to their sustained success—an extraordinary captain. Listen as he shares what sets the best captains apart and how you can become the kind of leader that leads your team to success that lasts. 43:59 Dave Ramsey—Debt Is Never the Answer The Rundown: Forced to file bankruptcy in his twenties, Dave Ramsey started over from scratch and has since built a multimillion-dollar business the only way he knows how: at the speed of cash. Tune in to hear Dave explain why debt is never the answer, no matter how tempting an opportunity may be. 59:25 Jocko Willink—The Toxicity of Ego The Rundown: When your ego is in charge, you are not. Tune in as retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink explains why letting your ego drive your decision-making is dangerous and how some simple strategies can help you keep it in check. 1:07:31 Dan Heath—The Importance of Looking Upstream The Rundown: Tune in as Dan explains why adopting an upstream mindset—aka focusing on preventing problems instead of reacting to them over and over again—is crucial to moving your business forward and uniting your team. 1:21:01 Dr. John Delony—How to Deal With Anxiety The Rundown: If you’ve ever felt anxious, that’s okay. It just means you’re human. Dr. John Delony, mental health expert and Ramsey Personality, breaks down what anxiety really is, what it’s trying to tell us, and why we need to pay attention to it. In this episode, Dr. Delony gives leaders practical tips for taking care of their mental health so they can show up and lead people well—even in the midst of stress and uncertainty. 1:30:15 Seth Godin—The Practice of Shipping Creative Work The Rundown: Seth Godin, bestselling author of leadership staples like Linchpin and Tribes, talks about the essential practice of shipping creative work and inventing the future—even if you aren’t conventionally creative and there are no guarantees the idea will work. 1:37:35 Casey Graham—Stories That Scale The Rundown: Customer service professional and co-founder of Gravy, Casey Graham, gives us the inside scoop on what really makes customers stick around: doing unscalable things. No, seriously. He deep dives into how getting personal (and going above and beyond) for just one paying customer can help you reach—and keep—thousands more. 1:49:17 David Salyers—Chick-fil-A’s Competitive Advantage The Rundown: Chick-fil-A’s success isn’t just a result of their delicious food. David Salyers, creator of Spark and a former vice president of marketing at Chick-fil-A, reveals the company’s competitive advantage: their culture. From hiring to team building to finding a mentor, David Salyers gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership principles that guide Chick-fil-A and made it a multibillion-dollar company that truly puts people f

Everyone’s entrepreneurial journey is different, but super successful people tend to have had one thing in common: They had a mentor. Kevin Harrington, entrepreneur and one of the original sharks from Shark Tank, and Mark Timm, serial entrepreneur, share stories from their own mentorship journey—and explain why everyone needs a mentor to achieve wild success, not only in business but in every area of life. entreleadership.com/podcast Kevin Harrington's website Mark Timm's website Mentor to Millions by Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm Learn more and join the EntreLeadership Elite Advisory Group Waitlist Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who would’ve thought a little fast-food restaurant serving chicken sandwiches would become a global, industry-leading powerhouse known for its customer service? That’s right, Chick-fil-A’s success isn’t just a result of their delicious food. David Salyers, creator of Spark and former vice president of marketing, growth and hospitality at Chick-fil-A, reveals the company’s competitive advantage: their culture. From hiring to team building to finding a mentor, David gives us a behind-the-scenes look—based on his 37 years of service—at the leadership principles that guide Chick-fil-A and made it a multibillion-dollar company that truly puts people first. entreleadership.com/podcast David Salyers' website Roam's website Spark course from David Salyers Intentional Interview Checklist Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever noticed there are some things that just drain all of your energy and others that supercharge you? Speaking at an event may fire you up, while bringing together the details of a large project feels like death by a thousand cuts. What’s that about? Organizational health expert and author Patrick Lencioni says the difference between work that’s draining and work that’s energizing comes down to your areas of working genius. These are the work skills you’re naturally gifted at. He breaks down how to determine the kind of work that aligns with who you are—and how this knowledge can help you build an energized, high-performing team. Use the code ENTRE to get 50% off The 6 Types of Working Genius assessment. entreleadership.com/podcast The Table Group's website The Trouble with Humility by Patrick Lencioni The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni Good to Great by Jim Collins Working Genius' website Learn more about Summit 2021 The EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring 25 Things You Can Delegate to a Virtual Assistant from BELAY Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Businesses put a lot of energy into the chase—you know, wooing and winning over potential customers with emails, paid ads and fancy landing pages. They work hard toward that sweet moment of victory when their customers finally decide to purchase. But then what? That’s where a lot of businesses fall short. They’re really good at acquiring customers, but not so good at keeping them and making them come back for more. Sound like you? You’re in luck. Customer service pro and co-founder of Gravy, Casey Graham, gives us the inside scoop on what really makes customers stick around: doing unscalable things. No, seriously. He deep dives into how getting personal (and going above and beyond) for just one paying customer can help you reach, and keep, thousands more. entreleadership.com/podcast Gravy's website UserTesting’s website FullStory's website EveryDollar budgeting app Gravy Core Values - Does & Doesn't Mean PDF How to Create Core Values Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The decisions you make determine the direction and quality of your business. But being the one calling the shots isn’t always easy. It can actually feel really scary—after all, you’re the one who has to live with the choices you make. But decision-making doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. In this episode, communicator, author and pastor Andy Stanley offers five critical questions that will help you make better decisions and figure out the best move to make—even when the stakes are high and the pressure is on. entreleadership.com/podcast Andy Stanley's website Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets by Andy Stanley Ask It by Andy Stanley When Work and Family Collide by Andy Stanley Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast Decision Making Checklist Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your marketing strategy is all about showing off the features of your product or service, you might want to rethink it! Online marketing expert Amy Porterfield unpacks what makes businesses succeed at marketing—good storytelling. From posting on social media to starting an email list to building a lead magnet, Amy will show you how to nurture your customers over the invisible bridge. These tips will make your customers excited to pull out their wallets and buy your product or service—no matter what business you’re in. entreleadership.com/podcast Amy Porterfield's website StoryBrand's website They Ask You Answer by Marcus Sheridan Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield podcast The EntreLeader's Guide to Delegation Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been an unimaginable year: a pandemic, hurricanes, tornadoes, economic implosion, deaths, loss and lots of “new normals” to navigate. Especially for business owners. If you’ve felt anxious—or feel anxious just reading about the chaos—it just means you’re normal. Yep, you read that right. Dr. John Delony, mental health expert and Ramsey Personality, breaks down what anxiety really is, what it’s trying to tell us, and why we need to pay attention to it. In this episode, Dr. Delony gives leaders practical tips for taking care of their mental health so they can show up and lead people well—even in the midst of stress and uncertainty. entreleadership.com/podcast Dr. John Delony's website The Dr. John Delony Show podcast The Dr. John Delony Show on YouTube Fear Gone Wild by Kayla Stoecklein Redefining Anxiety by Dr. John Delony Communication Field Guide Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people wouldn’t consider HVAC companies, occupational therapists or construction contractors to be creatives. Seth Godin, bestselling author of leadership staples like Linchpin and Tribes, disagrees. He joins EntreLeadership to talk about the essential practice of shipping creative work and inventing the future—even if you aren’t conventionally “creative” and there are no guarantees the idea will work. entreleadership.com/podcast Seth Godin's website The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Good to Great by Jim Collins Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin Seth's Blog on The Practice Seth Godin's altMBA Seth Godin's blog The New York Times Bestseller List Seth Godin's Akimbo episode The New York Times Bestseller List EntreLeadership Reading Guide Schedule a FREE 20-minute consultation with BELAY Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you create a brand people rave about? Turns out, there’s more to it than just fancy fonts and packaging. Tim Newton, senior creative officer at Ramsey Solutions, argues that truly amazing brands dig deeper. They use what they value to influence every touchpoint they have with customers. Does it really make a difference? Yes. Because over 53% of people say they connect emotionally to a brand because of shared values and beliefs.1 So, in this episode, Tim will teach you how to build a brand that creates lasting connections with your customers and sets your business apart. entreleadership.com/podcast The Physics of Brand by Aaron Keller, Renee Marino and Dan Wallace #395: Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Leadership with Dr. Chip Dodd StoryBrand website #335: Why Self-Knowledge Matters with Ian Morgan Cron Branding Guide from Tim Newton Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time is a limited resource. And somehow it seems to be extra precious to come by when you’re running a business. It’s actually one of your most valuable assets as a leader and should be protected. But how? Tricia Sciortino, CEO of Belay, shows us how finding a passionate, high-performing assistant (who thinks like a leader) can help business owners take back their time and focus on the bigger picture—aka, growing and scaling their businesses. entreleadership.com/podcast BELAY's website The EntreLeader's Guide to Delegation Schedule a FREE 20-minute consultation with BELAY Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once a successful attorney, Shawn Askinosie had it all—security, a winning track record, and good money. So why did he find himself struck by a panic attack as he left the courtroom one day? Shawn took a hard look in the mirror and discovered he was completely unfulfilled by his job and his life. And so, his search for meaningful work began, leading him from the courtroom to cocoa beans, and eventually, to Askinosie Chocolate. The community-changing chocolatier joins the EntreLeadership team to share his incredible story of self-discovery and how small businesses have the opportunity to create meaningful work and make a real difference in the world, one person at a time. entreleadership.com/podcast Askinosie Chocolate website Meaningful Work by Shawn Askinosie and Lawren Askinosie Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom How to Create Core Values Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fear, anger and shame are generally NOT the emotions we get excited about using in our leadership toolkits (or in life). In fact, leaders are trained to leave emotions at the door or to believe that emotions are a sign of weakness. But Dr. Chip Dodd, author of The Voice of the Heart, says these “weaknesses” are actually tools for strength in business and in life. Tune in as he shares the true value of human emotions, the pitfalls of leadership, and why he’ll never get on an airplane with a fearless pilot. entreleadership.com/podcast Dr. Chip Dodd's website The Voice of the Heart by Dr. Chip Dodd Learn more about EntreLeadership Advisory Groups How to Live podcast from Dr. Chip Dodd Leadership Growth Assessment EntreLeadership Toolkit Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been confused by the difference between purpose, vision and mission? A lot of business owners use these words interchangeably. But while they’re highly interconnected, they’re actually not the same. Ramsey Personality Ken Coleman clarifies the purpose of these three important concepts and how they work together to keep you and your company charging ahead, even in times of crisis. Plus, Ken breaks down three key components to help you discover your leadership sweet spot. entreleadership.com/podcast Ken Coleman’s website The Ken Coleman Show Documentary about climbing Mt. Everest on Amazon Join us for EntreLeadership Master Series Livestream Ken Coleman's Clarity Guide Mission Statement Mapper EntreLeadership Toolkit Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card “If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between coming up with your initial business concept and building your company into what it is today, you probably had to wade through a good bit of learning how not to do a few (or 100) things. That’s certainly what happened for former Special Forces Sergeant Jason McCarthy on his journey of starting the GORUCK brand a decade ago. What started as an idea to create and sell no-frills, tough-as-nails backpacks became something much bigger. Tune in to hear how Jason’s early adventures in business helped him find deeper meaning for his company. entreleadership.com/podcast GORUCK website #339: How to Serve Something Greater Than Yourself with Jason McCarthy GR1 rucksack How Not To Start A Backpack Company by Jason McCarthy 10 Days of Intentionality Things to Delegate to Save 15 Hours This Week from BELAY Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and podcast host Guy Raz has interviewed thousands of leaders. Between working on his new book, How I Built This, and his day-to-day role hosting the popular NPR podcast of the same name, he’s heard the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to how some of the top names in business say they’ve gotten it right (or really wrong) in their leadership journey. Over time, Guy has found similar threads winding through their various paths to success. Join us to hear some of his key takeaways to building a successful business. entreleadership.com/podcast How I Built This by Guy Raz How I Built This with Guy Raz episodes referenced: Tate's Bake Shop: Kathleen King Slack & Flickr: Stewart Butterfield Kate Spade: Kate & Andy Spade Starbucks: Howard Schultz Briogeo: Nancy Twine EntreLeadership's Business Health Assessment Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some days it's not easy to connect the dots between your day-to-day and what drove you to start your business in the first place. But a strong sense of purpose is the very thing that will get you and your team through whatever life throws at you. Jimmy Mellado, President and CEO of Compassion International, draws from his experience leading all sizes and types of organizations to share how a deep connection to purpose is jet fuel for your business. entreleadership.com/podcast Compassion International website Start with Why by Simon Sinek Good to Great by Jim Collins Good to Great and the Social Sectors by Jim Collins The Corporate Athlete by Jack Groppel Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Mission Statement Mapper Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you started a business, odds are you know how to drive home a sale. But you can’t be the only one on the phones and running the business forever—it’s just not sustainable. If you want to take your business to that next level of performance, you need salespeople to think and act like you do—to leave the cave, kill something, and drag it home! Jeb Blount, sales and leadership thought leader, draws on his years in sales consulting to show you just how to coach your sales team to serve and win the hearts of customers time after time. entreleadership.com/podcast Jeb Blount's website Sales Gravy website #381: Debt Is Never the Answer with Dave Ramsey Sales EQ by Jeb Blount Learn more about EntreLeadership Coaching The EntreLeader's Guide to Delegation Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average day of most entrepreneurs can feel like an endless to-do list—you know, the kind filled with a constant storm of emails, texts and meetings that never ever slow down. On top of that, you still have an entire team to lead, a business to scale, and a life to live. Something’s got to give, right? Turns out, it’s a whole lot of somethings. Gary Keller, cofounder of Keller Williams International and a bestselling author, says the secret to managing it all starts with focusing on one singular thing in your business. Tune in as Gary explains why that is such a game changer and why you’re able to achieve so much more when you do less. entreleadership.com/podcast Keller Williams website The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Think Like A CEO with Gary Keller & Jay Papasan The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, and Jay Papasan EntreLeadership's Business Health Assessment Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can feel like you got dumped when a team member leaves. But the reality is, healthy things grow, and growing things change—including your business and your team! Whether someone needs to move on, or you need to move them out, your staff will change over time. So you need a game plan. Daniel Tardy and Sarah Sloyan, Vice President and Senior Vice President of EntreLeadership, talk through common scenarios business owners face regarding turnover and what you can do to transition team members with dignity, respect and consistency. P.S. This episode includes an update about the future of the EntreLeadership Podcast—you definitely want to tune in! entreleadership.com/podcast EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey Communication Field Guide Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your average day at work is consumed with putting out fires and dealing with one emergency after the other, you’re on a very slippery slope. It’s a place New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath likes to call “downstream,” and before you know it, he warns, you’ll be stuck there. Tune in as Dan explains why adopting an upstream mindset—i.e., focusing on preventing problems rather than reacting to them over and over again—is crucial to moving your business forward and uniting your team. entreleadership.com/podcast Upstream by Dan Heath Scarcity by Eldar Shafir and Sendhil Mullainathan #342: 5 Buckets of Leadership You're Responsible For with Dr. Henry Cloud Switch by Chip Heath and Dan Heath #380: Engaging With the Marketplace with Chris Ruder 25 Things You Can Delegate To A Social Media Strategist from BELAY Critical Thinking Cheatsheet Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s a shocking statistic for you: The average person spends 90,000 hours of their lifetime at work.1 Even more surprising? Only 13% of people report being emotionally invested in their work,2 and if you ask former Twitter vice president Bruce Daisley, we can (and must) do better than that. Join us as the bestselling author shares his findings on what drives happiness at work and why it affects everything from our productivity and collaboration to our bottom line. entreleadership.com/podcast Bruce Daisley's website Eat Sleep Work Repeat by Bruce Daisley #375: Operating with Mission Focus with Evan Hafer The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan 10 Days of Intentionality Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your idea of leadership is being the top dog, barking orders, micromanaging your team, and putting yourself first, retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink says you’ve got a big problem on your hands—your ego. And the irony is, when your ego is in charge, you are not at all. Tune in as Jocko explains why letting your ego drive your decision-making is so dangerous and shares simple strategies to keep it in check. entreleadership.com/podcast Jocko Willink's website Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink Leadership Growth Assessment Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve probably heard the alarming statistic that roughly 50% (yes, half!) of all small businesses fail within the first five years.1 Kind of takes the wind right out of your entrepreneurial sails, no? Well, we’ve got some very good news: It doesn’t have to be that way. After working with hundreds of business owners over the past 15 years, EntreLeadership has discovered that if business owners focus on six key areas, their chances of success skyrocket. Tune in as Ramsey Solutions’ own Daniel Tardy and Sarah Sloyan break down the six areas to concentrate on—and why each one is so important. Get ready to take some major notes. entreleadership.com/podcast #357: The Business Owner's Path to Success with Daniel Tardy and Sarah Sloyan #346: How to Recession-Proof Your Business with CFO of Ramsey Solutions 6 Drivers of Business Success wheel PDF EntreLeadership's Business Health Assessment Learn more about EntreLeadership Elite Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary Zig Ziglar once said, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” It’s a strategy that bestselling author Michael Hyatt would describe as operating without a vision—and one that’s not going to end well if your goal is to scale your business. Tune in to hear Michael explain why establishing a vision for the future of your company not only communicates where you’re going as an organization but also builds focus and engagement on your team. And guess what? Those are the things that will take you wherever you want to go. entreleadership.com/podcast The Vision Driven Leader by Michael Hyatt Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Daniel Harkavy Full Focus Planner Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt Compass Membership https://visiondrivenleader.com/entreleadership Vision Scripter Tool 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The Ultimate EntreLeadership Reading Guide 25 Things You Can Delegate To A Social Media Strategist from BELAY Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While many people stubbornly subscribe to the you-have-to-borrow-money-to-make-money philosophy, Dave Ramsey knows that idea is just a bold-faced lie. And he learned it the hard way. Forced to file bankruptcy in his twenties, Dave started over from scratch and has since built a multimillion-dollar business the only way he knows how: at the speed of cash. That’s right, over 25 years later and now with a team of nearly 1,000 people, Dave is—and has resolved to remain—debt-free. Tune in to hear Dave explain why debt is never the answer, no matter how tempting an opportunity may be—or how dire the circumstances (we’re looking at you, COVID-19). entreleadership.com/podcast Dave Ramsey's website EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey EntreLeadership's coaching programs The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek Ask Dave Ramsey and Daniel Tardy your question on The Dave Ramsey Show: Email The Dave Ramsey Show Put "Small Business" in the subject line Include your phone number and question in the body of the email 6 Financial Reports That Can Save Your Company Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2008, Spikeball founder and CEO Chris Ruder set out to create the next great American sport. But unfortunately, after a sizeable ad spend, Chris discovered that his number one target market—volleyball players—didn’t exactly share his passion for the game. Useful information for sure, but you know what was even more valuable? The way he learned it. Tune in to find out why talking to real live people changed everything and enabled Chris to turn Spikeball into a $21 million company—while expanding globally and creating a rock-solid culture along the way. entreleadership.com/podcast Spikeball website Young Life website Unleashing the Ideavirus by Seth Godin How to Create Core Values Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many sports teams throughout history have boasted a roster of all stars and scored a few titles. But only an elite handful have achieved true, lasting greatness. In his decade-long study of the best sports teams in the world, author Sam Walker has identified the one common factor that led to their sustained success—an extraordinary captain. Listen as he shares what sets the best captains apart and how you can become the kind of leader that leads your team to success that lasts. entreleadership.com/podcast The Captain Class by Sam Walker The Motive by Patrick Lencioni The Five Fixes to Get Your Team to Act Like Owners - Free Training Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you become the kind of leader that is always driving their business forward? Well, the first step is to never stop growing. Ramsey Solutions’ own Chris Hogan shows us there are six core areas every business owner needs to focus on to constantly strengthen and scale their business. Listen as he shares from his own personal experience how to navigate the challenges of business ownership. entreleadership.com/podcast Chris Hogan's website #374: The Secret of My Success with John C. Maxwell Learn more about All Access The 4 People You Need in Your Life - YouTube video EntreLeadership's Business Health Assessment 13 Ways to Build a High Performing Remote Team from BELAY Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadership.com/weekly-report Follow us on social media to stay plugged in to everything we’re doing to help the small business owner win: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadership.com/weekly-report Follow us on social media to stay plugged in to everything we’re doing to help the small business owner win: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadership.com/weekly-report Follow us on social media to stay plugged in to everything we’re doing to help the small business owner win: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadership.com/weekly-report Follow us on social media to stay plugged in to everything we’re doing to help the small business owner win: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the COVID-19 global pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that navigating uncertainty and so many unknowns can be extremely challenging. And for some leaders like Jeni Britton Bauer, founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, it’s not the first time they’ve had to do it. In 2015, a potential listeria outbreak threatened to shut down her business—permanently. But through quick action and creative problem solving, Jeni’s came back stronger than ever and now has over 40 scoop shops and retail distribution across the country. Tune in as Jeni talks about how to find your way forward in a crisis and why that starts and ends with rock-solid communication. entreleadership.com/podcast Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream website Sunshine Ice Cream flavor Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream delivery How to Lead in a Crisis - Free Training Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadership.com/weekly-report Follow us on social media to stay plugged in to everything we’re doing to help the small business owner win: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadership.com/weekly-report Follow us on social media to stay plugged in to everything we’re doing to help the small business owner win: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadership.com/weekly-report Follow us on social media to stay plugged in to everything we’re doing to help the small business owner win: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadership.com/weekly-report Follow us on social media to stay plugged in to everything we’re doing to help the small business owner win: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As many an entrepreneur will tell you, what originally starts as a dream opportunity can all too often turn into a never-ending nightmare. But Drew Holcomb refused to let his story play out that way. Rather than simply focusing on the creative side of his career over the past 15 years, the singer/songwriter doubled down on infrastructure to build a thriving business (in an extremely competitive industry, no less). Tune in as Drew shares how he balances priorities and navigates change, and what he loves most about his job. entreleadership.com/podcast Drew Holcomb's website #372: Going All Out in Your Business with Paul Steele Songs mentioned: Live Forever Fire And Dynamite See the World Family Maybe You Never Leave My Heart Dragons Moon River Music Festival Magnolia Record Club Amelia's Flowers Watch the Kitchen Covers Buy the Kitchen Covers on Vinyl Drew Holcomb on Instagram Ben Rector's website The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters Drew and Ellie Holcomb's A Neighborly Christmas concert Kitchen Covers - Learn to Fly Family music video Difficult Conversations Checklist Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card As an Amazon Associate EntreLeadership earns from qualifying purchases. Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices