The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Bob Frady is the Co-Founder of Hazard Hub. Hazard Hub lets you know all the precautions and possible risks that could come up in a property. They work a lot with insurance companies and real estate, but they also offer a website called Free Home Risk for the general public for anyone who is worried about their property. Things like flood-zones, fire lines, mold, storm zones, anything that could go wrong. 

The guest for today is Shannon Wilburn, the CEO and Co-Founder of Just Between Friends Franchise System Inc. Shannon has been working with Just Between Friends for fourteen years. They are a pop-up maternity and child clothes sale designed to save families money. Her company has allowed her to stay at home and spend time with her family while running a sale for other moms and families to benefit from. 

Don Cote is the Founder of Aspect Business Coaching. Aspect Business Coaching helps businesses grow from the ground up. Theres several steps to take before a business looks ready for sales. Don says there is a three-prong approach: first to teach success skills and strategies, then to coach people to master those subjects, and lastly to fund those ideas and grow.  

Here today is Bill Baylis, the CEO and Founder of Business Development Machine.Bill founded Business Development Machine to help other business owners with burn out and finding their purpose. He teaches companies to prepare for a sale when the time is right and manage their expectations. Expanding business is tough and thats why Bill does what he does. 

Today on the show is Brandon C. White, the Co-Founder of File Finder and host of the podcast a Business Success. Brandon created the second weather app on the internet, and has sold two successful businesses. In this episode we talk a bit about Brandon's past career in social media and using fishing to understand sales. Different bait catches different fish. 

Michael Schein is the President of Micro Fame Media, and upcoming author of the book The Hype Handbook January 2021. Micro Fame Media is a marketing company that turns consultants into celebrities in their niche. Michael began the company around 10 years ago, never expecting to become a business owner. He had been a writer for many years and a fan of the arts. He says he puts a ton of HYPE into his agency.  

Today we're joined with Esther Inman, the CEO and Founder of Virtual Assistant Internship. Esther quit her corporate job 6 years ago when she realized it was not suitable for her lifestyle as a military wife and mom. When she started working from home as a virtual assistant she couldn’t believe this simple virtual career was completely unknown by other military wives, moms, or travel lovers. This was when she had a spark moment and started Virtual Assistant Internship and has since helped over 2,000 women secure jobs with a 90 day program. 

John Livesay is known as the Pitch Whisperer and is the author of the book Better Selling Through Storytelling. John believes that storytelling is the best way to make sales and engage your audience. When you use emotion instead of logic, the clients feel more connected to the product and want to know more. In this episode we also talk scenarios that storytelling could be used in especially now in the world of video calls.

Today on the show is Brent O'Bannon, the CEO and Founder of Brent O' Bannon LLC and author of the book Let's Talk Strengths. Brent has been a certified strengths coach for 27 years. He has experience in human behavior and uses strength to help others around him. His website has a research-based strength assessment to evaluate anything needing extra strength in your life. 

Timothy Morgan is the CEO and Founder of Giver Marketing. Giver Marketing began as a done-for-you agency that did website design and marketing until his clients came to him asking for more. They wanted real advice and coaching. Since then, Giver Marketing has taken over coaching and helping clients find out how to run smoothly. 

John Murphy is the CEO of Venture Management Consultants.Venture Management Consultants pulls teams together and helps them grow. They create a culture change and take out the complexity of work by instead implementing simple to use processes. The company also brings in a spiritual inspirational twist and helps remove self doubt inside the workplace.

Michelle Tillis Lederman is the CEO and Founder of Executive Essentials.Michelle created her business off of relationship based business building and strives to help other organizations do so. Executive Essentials offers a Connection Creator of programs that will tackle the concept of connection in different ways.

On the show today is Brock Weatherup, the CEO and Co-Founder of Metamorphosis.Metamorphosis is a family of brands in the pet industry. They offer a media platform called Great Pet Care for any and all information about pets and pet products. Another business up in the running is Anxious Pet, a medicinal pet store for anxious animals in need of some relaxation with CBD supplements and more. 

Michael Levitt is the Chief Burnout Officer at Breakfast Leadership Network.Michael is a speaker and has attended hundreds of events. He addresses burnout and how to save organizations money due to costs associated with medical leaves. He is also a writer and does content creations, works with teams for consulting, and appears on many podcasts, including The Breakfast Leadership Show.

Ben Baker is the CEO and Founder of Your Brand Marketing, and host of the podcast Host for Hire.Ben created his company and podcast to help promote other entrepreneurs. He provides support growth and creates a podcast and creative process to allow new customers and clients to flow in for new entrepreneurs or anyone needing social media boosts. 

Dr. Randy Ross is the CEO of Remarkable. Randy inspires others to bring the best of themselves to work. He focuses on the relations and creates better team dynamics within businesses. In this episode we talk a lot about encouragement and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the workplace culture. 

The guest with us is Tina Dietz, the CEO and Founder of Twin Flames Studios. Tina founded Twin Flames Studios to help leaders and companies with audiobooks, podcasts, and local leaderships. She had been doing paid voice acting and realized that audiobooks were a great tool for upcoming entrepreneurs. In this episode we talk about how audio is one of the best kinds of media to promote yourself on.

The guest here today is Frank Agin, President and Founder of AmSpirit Business Connections and host of the podcast Networking RX.AmSpirit Business Connections is a membership based organization that brings together entrepreneurs, sales reps and professionals. Every week a meeting takes place where everyone learns about each other and develops relationships. Through this, his clients make referrals with each other and everyone benefits.

Dan Gerstein is the CEO and Founder of Gotham Ghostwriting Agency. Dan never expected himself to be an entrepreneur but after many years of working as a writer, he saw the need for an agency to match ghostwriters with politicians, celebrities and authors in need of speeches or books. Gotham Ghostwriting helps ghostwriters and entrepreneurs connect and benefit each other. 

Today on the show we're joined with Rachel Gerlach, the Founder and Coach at Nutrition Works LLC.Nutrition Works is a functional health company that uses nutrition therapy, mindset coaching, and cutting edge laboratory testing to help individuals identify the root cause of life problems. Rachel says everything is individualized based on research, and she helps people every single day live happier and easier. 

Today's guest is Doug Morneau, the CEO and Founder of Real Marketing Real Fast, and author of the book Three Big Lies.Doug works with businesses that are up and running and want to scale. In his book he speaks about rented email lists and in this episode we speak a little more about his ideas and how to optimize email marketing for your own gain. 

Mastering Cash Flow with Blaine Bertsch of Dryrun Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, whether you're a start-up navigating early challenges or an established company handling multi-location operations. Blaine Bertsch, co-founder and CEO of Dryrun, joined our podcast to discuss how their cash flow management tool empowers businesses to navigate financial complexities and focus on growth. What is Dryrun? Dryrun is a flexible, intuitive cash flow management tool designed to handle real-world complexities, including multi-location and multi-currency operations. Unlike static reporting tools, Dryrun enables entrepreneurs, CFOs, and financial teams to bring clarity to messy situations like overdue payments and timing mismatches. Blaine explains how Dryrun simplifies operations, such as consolidating forecasts and performing live currency conversions, freeing up teams to focus on strategy rather than manual updates. Success Stories and Use Cases Blaine shared real-world examples of businesses transforming their financial management with Dryrun. One client with four global locations and multi-currency operations used to spend hours manually updating forecasts. With Dryrun, the process was reduced to five minutes, allowing the team to focus on strategic planning. From agencies juggling project-based income to large enterprises facing overdue invoices, Dryrun offers solutions tailored to diverse business needs. Educational Resources and Support Recognizing that effective cash flow management requires more than just tools, Dryrun provides extensive educational resources. Their webinars, blog posts, and custom consulting packages equip business owners with the knowledge to make informed decisions. Blaine's book, Pandemic Cash Flow, offers a foundational understanding of cash flow management—an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs at all stages. Get Started with Dryrun Dryrun offers a 30-day free trial, an automated walkthrough, and the opportunity to book a demo with their team. For ongoing insights, their newsletter and video channel provide updates on new features and industry trends. Visit dryrun.com to learn more and start your journey toward mastering cash flow. Key Takeaway Whether you're scaling operations or bracing for economic challenges, cash flow management is essential for sustainability. As Blaine aptly puts it, "Cash flow gives you time and options." Dryrun helps businesses proactively address financial hurdles, ensuring long-term success. Additional Resources: Importance of Cash Flow Management (Investopedia) Benefits of Financial Forecasting Tools (Forbes) How to Improve Cash Flow in Your Business (NerdWallet) On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dryrunapp/   Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest   Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!   More from UpMyInfluence:   We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here. Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.  

On the show today is Casey Stubbs, the Founder of Trading Strategy Guides and host of the podcast The How To Trade It!Trading Strategy Guides provides tools and help navigate how to trade financial markets, stock market, and much more. In this episode we talk about how the 2020 pandemic has caused changes to the marketing industry, and more about Casey's marketing mentorship.

John Vuong is the Owner of SEO Search and host of the podcast Local SEO Today.SEO Search focuses on full-service offering content and PR for the last 7 years. They deal with the hyper competitive market and help companies maximize their SEO status. John believes understanding your customer base is the first step to attract more leads.

On the show today is Mark Timm, serial entrepreneur and co-author of the book Mentor to Millions.Mark believes that the secret to success is mentorship. In this episode we discuss the chances you have to take to become successful, and the beauty of failure. If someone has failed, they have learned. These ideas are all in the book Mentor to Millions. 

Ron Kamen is the CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting and host of the podcast AWESome EarthKind.Ron has worked for 20 years as a consultant to try and combat pollution. He tries to limit the use of greenhouse gas emissions for all businesses. Ron believes his life mission is to reduce the carbon footprint and help businesses make more money using environmentally friendly methods. 

Craig Klein is the President and CEO of SalesNexus.Craig began SalesNexus 17 years ago to help businesses reach new customers, manage customers relationships, and grow scales. They implement all essential elements of sales and marketing into one platform. They also work with marketing automation and generate leads for other companies.

Today on the show is Tukan Das, the CEO and Founder of Leadsift.Leadsift is a B2B company that helps businesses with their data research. They search the web and find signals such as potential customers speaking to a competitor company and their automated system targets these leads and directs them back to you. 

John Francis is the CEO and Founder of Johnny Franchise.John has a program called The Franchise Lifecycle 4 Phase Program and his business helps franchise owners to grow and scale successfully. He also mentors and helps struggling franchisees to understand if this is the right business for them.

On the show today is Vince Cersosimo, the Founder and CEO of Webbula. Webbula is a data solutions provider that works in two ways. They have an email hygiene platform that looks at the quality of the client's email list to combat spam and keep the sales emails flowing. They also work with clients with misaligned data and correct those issues for them. 

On the show today is Wendy Y. Bailey, the President and CEO of Business Beyond Limits.Wendy created Business Beyond Limits to help others build relationships within their business. In order to make sales there has to be a level of trust with the client and she believes that sales will happen naturally if you care about the clientele. 

Kevin Harrington is an entrepreneur and business executive, and was a judge on Shark Tank.Today we talk about Shark Tank and the business opportunities that come from the show. Not only is it a funny and interesting TV show, it can also educate you to become a better entrepreneur. Shark Tank is responsible for thousands of new inventions and kickstarting hundreds of great brands and entrepreneurs.

Today's guest is Michael Dermer, the Founder and CEO of The Lonely Entrepreneur.Michael helps entrepreneur's take their passion and turn it into success. The Lonely Entrepreneur is an organization of like minded people trying to grow together. They offer tools like business templates, group coaching, and online support for anyone wanting to grow their business. 

Today's guest is Stacy Bahrenfuss, the Founder and CEO of Catalyst Real Estate.Stacy started her idea of a company when she was 19 years old. She was working at a resort and saw how things shouldn't work. She started her real estate company and built it up to a 7 figure company and ranked #15 in Idaho by Real Trends in 2018. Now she teaches real estate agents how to uplevel their businesses. She loves to invest in her people and her clients. Relationships are everything.

Jessica Tishue is the CEO and Founder of Bliss Foods.Jessica has created a superfood and whimsical experience that helps the Earth all in one go. Bliss Foods creates sweet and savory options of edible cutlery like bowls, cups, and more. Their mission is to defeat single use plastic utensils and have a tasty treat on the way.

The guest with us today is Dusty Rollins, the CEO of Oxford Business Solutions and The Tax Cure.Dusty started off running a construction company. When he visited his accountant he was told he owed a ton of money. This set him off on a journey to discover the tax world and soon his friends and family wanted his advice on taxes. So he turned his knowledge and advice into a company, Oxford Business Solutions. 

Jeff Brandeis is the Founder and CEO of Brandeis Training Solutions.Jeff teaches the art of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Figuring out how and why clients purchase their goods can be difficult. That's where Jeff's knowledge comes in. He believes that how people learn is how they buy. Brandeis Training Solutions offers in depth sales training and coaching on these values.

The guest for today is David Rankine, the Founder of Professional Prospecting Systems.David founded his company in 1997 and focuses on running marketing campaigns. They work with over 2500 clients of all business sizes. They provide the marketing solutions and directions to make your company's sales flourish.  

The guest for today is Michael Davidovich, the CEO & Founder of API Nation.API Nation is an automated system platform designed to link all of your software together. This makes it quick and easy for business owners to look at all of their digital data. App syncing can help put software all in one place. 

Steven Toups is the CEO and Founder of Cleargistix. Cleargistix is a software company that helps small businesses get away from paper and spreadsheets. They take the data input systems that the company is already using and implement an easy to use solution based software. Steven believes in simplifying things.

Matthew Dunn is the Founder and CEO of Campaign Genius. Matthew Dunn has created Campaign Genius, a company that can convert any marketing email you may send to something you can edit in real time and update as your product changes. In this episode we talk about how this works and the technicalities of email marketing to use to your advantage.

Bernadette Capulong is the CEO and Founder of BC Design Haus Agency. Bernadette created her company as a branding marketing agency. They have worked with many big name brands such as Nike, Mattel, Nestle, and so much more. Her vision in design for packaging is for the product to speak to the client, make you relate to it, and look aesthetically pleasing on the eye. 

Today's guest is Jeff Venn, the CEO of Create Studios and Converge.Jeff has a successful website building company called Create Studios. Recently, he's decided to step away from running that company and is launching a mentoring business called Converge. Jeff wants to focus on teaching others how to work less and make more with work-life balance programs.

Today we're joined with Marques Ogden, the CEO and Founder of Ogden Ventures LLC.Marques was a former NFL player, retired at 27 where he began a construction company. After a failed project turned him bankrupt, he had a pivotal moment and started motivational speaking. In two years of speaking he became a paid ambassador and speaker, and now runs a consultancy with it.  

On the show today is Todd Gaster, the Founder and CEO of Seventh Summit International and host of podcast The Daily Download.Todd lives a challenge-based lifestyle and he's here today to tell us about the ins and outs of health, wealth, and prosperity. He teaches his clients to get to the bottom of what is causing them stress and the power of knowing vs. doing. 

Today on the show is Nelson Tressler, the Founder and CEO of I Got Smarter. Nelson's life started out in unfortunate circumstances, but he turned it all around and got smarter. He used his life challenges to help others struggling the same ways. Nelson founded I Got Smarter to show others that they can achieve anything if they are goal-driven and hopeful.

David Fradin is the CEO and Founder of Spice Catalyst.Spice Catalyst is a product management and marketing company. David says the name Spice represents the five keys to success in product management. Not only does David run Spice Catalyst, he is also an author of a few books teaching the skills of product management.

The guest for today is Callum Laing, the CEO of MBH Corporation and host of the podcast Callum Connects.MBH Corporation specializes in making small companies gain big profit. They work with companies together and help them grow and get financial assistance. They help businesses get noticed by the public and boost small brands into big corporations.

The guest for today is Bryce Johnson, the CEO and Founder of Go Big Creative. Bryce began in the audio production world. Then 2 years ago he pivoted to visual marketing and branding. Go Big Creative creates a brand for companies and helps boost growth. He hired his first staff this year to grow the business.

Today we're joined with Dre Baldwin, CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc.Dre was a former professional basketball player. His career changed in 2015 when he decided to use the skills he once used as a basketball player to do business. Dre says he uses these mental game tools in the business world and everyday life and teaches others to use these skills the same way.