Entrepreneurs on Fire

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Michael Kelly is the founder of Investment Science. Michael has a ton of experience engaging in banking technologies and changing organizations holistically through individuals, operations, and technology. Investment Science comprises proven subject matter specialists in banking, technology, economics, and life sciences who are willing to provide a company with the clarity and exposure it requires to handle the unique world we all find ourselves in. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. To be successful, you need to have a strategy and threshold to get to the top. 2. You can increase productivity by having a balanced brilliant business idea and corporate culture. 3. Investment Science can provide more than objective consulting without compromise, and they can connect you to the right resources, depending on what you need. Objective Consulting Without Compromise - learn more today - Investment Science Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk. Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions Fundera One easy online application to compare multiple lenders. Get funding in as little as 24 hours with no collateral required. Visit Fundera.com to see your loan options today

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Jon Ostenson is a Consultant, Owner/Investor, and Author specializing in Non-Food Franchising. He draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in serving his clients. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Activity breeds activity. Get in the game, and when you do, doors will open. 2. Franchising isn't for everyone, but anyone can consider it. 3. Franchising is definitely worth considering, and there are unprecedented levels of growth and interest currently. Franchising offers a better path to business ownership for many. Visit and learn more about opportunities in franchising - FranBridge Consulting Sponsor HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Dr. Friedman is a social psychologist who specializes in top performance. He's the author of The Best Place to Work and an amazing new book called Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The reality is, the best in the world learned from their contemporaries, and they’re learning from their masters and mentors. 2. Reverse engineering is finding the best in the field and then working backward to figure out how they did it. 3. If you’re worried that studying somebody else’s work will reduce you to a hack, on the contrary, it’s going to make you more creative. Order the book, submit your receipt, and get over 1,000 dollars in bonus tools and trainings in your inbox immediately - Decoding Greatness Book Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today ThriveTime Show Attend the world’s highest rated and most reviewed business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and football great Tim Tebow at ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire Fundera One easy online application to compare multiple lenders. Get funding in as little as 24 hours with no collateral required. Visit Fundera.com to see your loan options today

Colin C. Campbell is a number 1 Amazon Best Selling Author: Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. Owner Startup Club (1 million members), a Serial Tech Entrepreneur including Internet Direct, .CLUB, Hostopia, Tucows, GeeksforLess, Paw.com, US SDS, Escape Club, Pencila. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Most entrepreneurs think they can do it on their own but it takes a village to raise a start up. 2. There are 3 things to win, to be focused, to make the technology easier to use and to deliver the fastest. 3. We are at the very beginning of one of the greatest paradigm shifts in history. AI will make more millionaires than any other paradigm shifts in history. Serial Entrepreneurs' Secrets Revealed - Start. Scale, Exit. Repeat. Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk. Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions

Mike and Izabela Russell are the founders of Music Radio Creative, serve the global market with exceptional audio production services. Esteemed experts in podcasting and branding, they've grown their business across 150 plus countries. Top 3 Vlaue Bombs 1. Everything starts with passion in every industry. 2. Attention to detail is incredibly important. 3. If you do a lot of little things, you can never do anything big. Subscribe to Mike’s YouTube channel - Mike's Youtube Channel Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today ThriveTime Show Attend the world’s highest rated and most reviewed business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and football great Tim Tebow at ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire Fundera One easy online application to compare multiple lenders. Get funding in as little as 24 hours with no collateral required. Visit Fundera.com to see your loan options today

Steve Olsher, aka DJ Mr. Bold, is a 30 plus year DJ and entrepreneur. Co-owner of Bravo Family Mortuary in San Diego with his wife Lena, he's the original founder of Liquor.com, Podcast Magazine and other endeavors. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success is not just about who you know; it is more about how you feel about yourself. Your inner worth matters more than your connections or network 2. The real secret of life is finding something that brings unconditional joy and ignites passion within you. 3. Take a few minutes daily to journal. Connect with Steve on Instagram - Steve's Instagram Sponsor HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today

Philip James is a serial entrepreneur dedicated to innovation at the intersection of wine and technology. He built the leading personalized wine brand and has helped more than a million people find wines they love. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There is no such thing as overnight success. 2. Business is like playing sports in a professional league, there are a lot of good people you go up against. Make it simple for the consumers. 3. Remember to go back when you first started and make sure you are still aligned with the universal truths in your business category. Connect with Philip on LinkedIn - Philip James LinkedIn Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today Ziprecruiter If you’re hiring for your business, you want to find the most talented people for your open roles before the competition scoops them up. The best way to do that. ZipRecruiter. And right now, you can try it for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/fire Netsuite NetSuite, by Oracle, brings accounting, finance, inventory, and HR into ONE proven platform, helping you reduce costs everywhere. And now through April 15th, NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program! Head to NetSuite.com/fire

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. J. J. Hebert is a 9-time award-winning author of four number 1 Amazon Best Sellers. Hebert is also the founder of MindStir Media, a top-ranked self-publishing company partnered with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington and Mariel Hemingway. Hebert has appeared in major publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, Business Insider and Yahoo Finance, among others. He’s a writer for Entrepreneur Magazine and a member of the Forbes Business Council. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. In self-publishing, you can guarantee that your book will be published. 2. Have lead magnets on your website well before your book is even available, and you should be testing it! That way when you do write your book and implement that lead magnet in your book, you know that it works. 3. Podcasts are huge. You can reach a large amount of people in a short amount of time via podcast guesting. J.J.'s award-winning self-publishing company - visit to download your free publishing guide - MindStirMedia.com Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk. Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Nathan Gwilliam is a serial entrepreneur who created and sold 3 digital ventures. He is the host of the Monetization Nation blog, podcast, and YouTube channel, and created and runs Adoption.com. TEDx speaker. #digitalmonetizer Top 3 Value Bombs 1. One of the ways we can identify and leverage tectonic shifts is to follow content and media channels talking about these shifts. 2. Passion marketing is identifying what our ideal customers are most passionate about. What are those highest level passions that drive the lives of your customers? 3. There are so many "good" choices that being good is not good enough anymore. Figure out how to make your business a top priority so you can stand out against other options. Passion Marketing - Learn more about Passion Marketing by downloading a FREE e-book from Nathan! (Sorry! These links were active when this episode was first published in 2021. These resources are no longer available.) Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today FranBridge Many EOFire listeners have launched franchises in a variety of industries outside of food – and FranBridge Consulting has guided them to these premier opportunities! Sign up for a free consultation with Jon - or get a free copy of his book, Non-Food Franchising - at FranBridgeConsulting.com

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. From stockbroker and markets commentator on TV, to apparel company founder, to coach of pro athlete advisors, to SaaS founder. The path's exactly as it was penned sophomore year in high school - or not. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There are many ways to make money, but it is essential to be persistent and do what you enjoy and that you're driven by the thing you're passionate about and what's important to you. 2. Anybody can be a center of influence. 3. Based on the 80/20 rule, your number 1 center of influence is your top 10-25 clients. Focus on them. Give them and the 1,000s of people in their lives a simple way to Q&A with you. This identifies new client needs and opens access to the 1,000s, automatically. Learn more about getting "Same Day Referrals" from your top 10 clients with a simple system - Ask My Advisor Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk. Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions

Dr. Noah St John is known as The Father of AFFORMATIONS and The Mental Health Coach to The Stars. He's also the author of 25 books including his NEW book, The 7-Figure Machine: Your Ultimate Roadmap to Endless Earnings and Financial Freedom. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Stop working hard for your business and let your business work hard for you. 2. Money loves speed. Do not wait and get the support you need. 3. Don’t be afraid of failure, embrace it and fail faster. Your Ultimate Roadmap to Endless Earnings and Financial Freedom - The 7-Figure Machine Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk. Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions

Anthony Nwaneri is the co-author of the best selling book Podcast Made Simple, the Co-host of the newly launched podcast 'Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing'. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Just because something is saturated doesn't mean it's competitive. 2. The biggest mistake most people make is simply going off ideas that’s not backed by data. 3. Entrepreneurship is already hard enough. Make things easier for yourself by figuring out what's in demand. Don't just guess your way through and think that things are going to work themselves out. Visit Anthony’s website - Get More Listeners Website Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/fire and get on your way to being your best self ThriveTime Show Attend the world’s highest rated and most reviewed business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and football great Tim Tebow at ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire

Spencer Haws has been a full-time digital entrepreneur since 2011. He's the founder the Niche Pursuits blog and podcast and the WordPress plugin, Link Whisper. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You can do more in one hour than try to multitask. You’re going to waste a lot of time switching tasks. If you focus your brain on one thing, you’ll accomplish more. 2. It’s important to have focus and the ability to remove yourself in the business if you want to scale. That’s critical to grow your business effectively. 3. People are still consuming written content. No matter what they're looking for in their life, whether it's business or raising a family or other areas of life, people are consuming written content. Subscribe to the Niche Pursuits Newsletter to learn strategies and tactics from successful Internet Entrepreneurs 3X a week - Niche Pursuits Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today Ethos Protect your family today. Get up to 2 million dollars in coverage in just 10 minutes at EthosLife.com/fire. Thanks to Ethos for sponsoring us BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/fire and get on your way to being your best self

Founded by Kirby Zhang, a seasoned expert with over 14 years in the facility management industry, Four Analytics is disrupting the commercial cleaning space with technology and AI. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Efficiency is one of the main drivers in being successful. You can make your business as powerful as it is without changing much by understanding what you do and how you do it. 2. How we’ve always done it is not a good answer, we should do things the way we do it because it is the most efficient and the most optimal base on the resources and time. Efficiency makes a lot of things easier and better for everybody. 3. You have the responsibility to not only provide the service but also to educate your customers. Connect with Kirby by signing up - Cleanable Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/fire and get on your way to being your best self Ziprecruiter If you’re hiring for your business, you want to find the most talented people for your open roles before the competition scoops them up. The best way to do that. ZipRecruiter. And right now, you can try it for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/fire

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Kevin Anderson is the founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of Kevin Anderson & Associates, the industry leader in providing ghostwriting and editing services to publishers, literary agencies, and authors -- including hundreds of national bestsellers. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Hiring the right team can save you a lot of headache. 2. Writing the book is just the first part of it. You can write a great book, but if you don’t publish it in a way that actually fulfills your goals for your business or your professional life, then all that writing could be wasted. 3. Every day, month, or year that you don’t write a book, is a day, month, or year that you’re not reaping the benefits of having that book. The earlier the book is out there, the more time you have to experience all the benefits. Kevin Anderson & Associates - Get a 90-minute, in-depth consultation with Kevin’s team to find out what's possible in terms of publishing your own book - free! (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2021 but is no longer an active offer.) Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/fire and get on your way to being your best self

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Mike Kim is a strategist for personal brands. He’s consulted for thought leaders like John Maxwell and Donald Miller. He is the author of the book You Are the Brand. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Regardless of where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, we tend to see ourselves first through the lens of the organization or occupation that we work for rather than really seeing that those skills are inherent to us. 2. Become the person you’re trying to sell to people. Do the hard work of it. Entrepreneurship has a funny way of bringing out the best in you, but also revealing the roughest parts of you. 3. Share 3 simple stories that lead into the insightful incident. Your founding story, which is how you got into the industry; your business story, which is how your company started; and the customer's story, which are the stories of your clients and testimonials. The 8-Step Blueprint to Showcase Your Unique Expertise & Build a Highly Profitable, Personally Fulfilling Business - You Are The Brand Book Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/fire and get on your way to being your best self

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Jim Lupkin is a social media architect, international speaker, and author. He is the only social media expert endorsed by Dr. Mikel J. Harry, co-creator of Six Sigma. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Fall in love with the idea of building authentic and real relationships with other human beings, and then fall in love with learning how to scale those. 2. Know how to align core values into your personal life. If your personal life is off, your business life is going to be off. 3. We have to start making decisions based on connecting with our souls that brings us joy because then we will make the right decisions in business. Predictive Social Media - Buy Jim's book and submit your email address to be entered for a chance to win 3,000 dollars worth of private coaching with Jim! (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2021. This resource is no longer available.) Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/fire and get on your way to being your best self Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk. Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions

From Section 8 housing and welfare to Serial Entrepreneur, Angela Duncan has 25 plus years of experience and a diverse career in banking, financial advising, owning a top 10 RE/MAX office for 5 straight years with over 2 Billion dollars in sales, and establishing and selling an insurance agency. Angela’s mission Is simple: To transform lives through passive investing creating generational wealth. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There are more options than the stock market. Real estate can do so much better if you do it correctly. 2. When you don't pay your property taxes, a lien is placed on your home and investors can come in, give the government the money that they need and the government in turn guarantees an interest rate on your funds. 3. Determine first what kind of investor you are. Make sure you understand all of the process and the kind of investor you are before you leap into tax lien investing so that you have a great strategy in place. Get your FREE e-Book from Angela - The Passive Income Guide Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/fire and get on your way to being your best self

Paul Jarrett artfully blends difficult tales of entrepreneurship, logistics, and venture capital with his own real experiences, captivating audiences beyond just bullet points on a slide. His storytelling transforms complex topics into relatable narratives that go beyond insights and into concrete actionable items. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Tolerating a lot of pain can lead you to success. 2. Both venture capital and bootstrapping have their advantages and disadvantages. If your goal is rapid global expansion, venture capital may be the way to go. 3. Building these connections is just the beginning of the journey, as having the right team and support system is essential for long-term success in growing a company. Check out and learn more about Fulfillment Freedom For Growth-Minded Entrepreneurs - Bulu Group Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today ThriveTime Show Attend the world’s highest rated and most reviewed business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and football great Tim Tebow at ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/fire and get on your way to being your best self

Luke Lunkenheimer went from sales trainer, life changer, bank robber to millionaire. He leveraged his ability to sell and persuade to bring his self from the cesspool of society to a dream life. Now, he’s paying back. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Sales aren't as hard as many people think, you do not need to be a smooth talker to succeed in sales. 2. By truly understanding the customer's needs and desires, salespeople can provide solutions that resonate and ultimately lead to successful sales. 3. The core of the method is The big three questions, compassionate interrogation, and sticking to a flow of fundamental, logical, and obvious points. Word Tracks are Dead. Authenticity Sells, Confidence Closes. Get confidence by checking out the website - Paid 2 Persuade Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk. Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/fire and get on your way to being your best self