Entrepreneur Aligned Podcast
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Tiffany and Jarrod from Entrepreneur Aligned reveal all of their financial and life strategies for successful entrepreneurs because after all, your success should feel satisfying.
In these conversations, case studies, and interviews with entrepreneurs you’ll discover how you can leverage your business success to create an even better life for you and your family by optimizing how you use your principle resources - time, energy, attention, and capital.
If you are wondering what comes after success or looking for tips that you can implement in your entrepreneurial journey, then you’ve come to the right place. So have a listen, share a laugh, and grab a drink so that you can enjoy a successful sip with us.
Hit subscribe, and you’ll be empowered each week by a fresh outlook, equipped with new tools and strategies, so that you may realize your highest potential and achieve the fulfillment you’ve been waiting for.
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Episodes
Principles of Investing - Part One
July 27, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBOne of the biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make when deciding their next move is to just rely on instinct or gut feelings. However, making decisions based on the FOMO feeling is a recipe for disaster. So, what’s the proper approach when coming up with investment strategies? This episode is for entrepreneurs who want to develop their personal investing principles and get clear about why they invest in the things they do. We discuss the principles of investing we use for our clients at D...
Connecting Meaning to Your Entrepreneurial Journey
July 22, 2020 00:41 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBDo you often find yourself getting burnt out even before you start your day? Do you feel as if, despite performing well and being well-liked by everyone at work, you still feel down in the dumps? If all you can do when you look at your schedule is sigh, then maybe it’s time for you to step back and ask yourself if you are truly finding meaning in what you are doing. What we focus on and where we find meaning change during our entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, we discuss how to reco...
How to Maintain Your Level of Success Without Sliding Back
July 14, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBSuccess has many different faces. For some, it can be buying their second vacation home or ranch. For others, it could be something as simple as having the financial freedom to be able to spend more time with their families. Whatever financial success looks like to you, it is certainly something that you don’t want to recede. How do you define your success and ensure you stay focused on the right things so you don't go backward? We discuss why success is made up of a number of factors uniq...
Risk and Reward of Concentrated Business Equity
July 07, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBDo you know what your numbers are? Are you clear on the value of your business? It’s difficult when you have concentrated business equity but it is really important to understand what your business’s value is, the numbers specifically, and allow it to show up in your world and your decisions. During our conversation today we discussed why having a plan for how you will ultimately exit your business and a valuation based on that plan allows you to treat your business like the critical inve...
Why Traditional Advisors Have Failed Entrepreneurs
June 30, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMost traditional advisors have structured their services and offerings in such a way that entrepreneurs think it is not beneficial to them. Advisors are supposed to be most trusted by entrepreneurs on the professional side but it is only possible when the advisor’s interests are aligned with that of the entrepreneurs and what they want to invest in. In this podcast episode, we discuss areas where the model of most traditional advisors isn’t ideal for entrepreneurs, and how we, at Destiny ...
Show Up How You Want Your Kids to See You
June 23, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBOur conversations with entrepreneurs have shown us that the top thing they fear is failing their families and their kids most especially. Entrepreneurial success cannot replace your success as a parent to your children who knew and understood that more than the business, they meant everything to you. In this week’s podcast episode we talk about a topic that is so dear to us, and that’s being able to show up for our kids the way they want to see us. We share and elaborate on three things t...
How to Leverage Private Equity as an Entrepreneur
June 16, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBFounders are constantly on the lookout for resources that can be used to help with their goals, whether those goals are business or personal. These resources are sometimes difficult to reach by one’s efforts alone. This makes partnerships essential and Private Equity is something that you, as a founder, should consider looking into. In our conversation with David Ettenger of Bow River Capital, we discuss the variety of ways that founders can leverage the resources of Private Equity firms ...
How to Support Founders and Ideas After a Successful Business Exit
June 09, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBAfter a successful business exit what comes next will be determined by what exactly you are passionate about tied with what your core values are. Just remember though that your entrepreneurial skills are unique and remarkable and there are founders or companies out there that value what you lay on the table. In this episode, Mike Hersh shares his journey from being an operator through a very successful business exit to impacting the next generation of entrepreneurs through direct investmen...
How to Help Others Become Entrepreneurs by Sharing Your Knowledge
June 02, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWhen you’ve reached entrepreneurial success, the question of what’s next for you is something you begin to ponder on. It is no longer about just earning a certain amount of money, the focus shifts to how you can make an impact and influence others. One of the ways you can do so is through helping other entrepreneurs by sharing the knowledge that you have so they too can taste their own share of success. In this episode, we talk with Paige Goss, Founder and CEO of Point Solutions Group. Pa...
Expanding the Possible, Creating Pauses in Your Entrepreneur Journey
May 26, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe thought of transitions seems to be a scary thing for most entrepreneurs especially if the transition involves hitting a pause on the entrepreneur journey to focus on yourself, your goals and dreams together with your loved ones. Success can somewhat be addicting that we find it hard to stop as we always want to be on the go. But if you look at this kind of transition from a positive perspective, this could be your chance at creating and expanding your horizons for the better. In this ...
Aligning Your Investment Thesis with Your Values
May 19, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBWhere should I allocate my capital? What is the best investment for me? These are questions that we get asked and cater to our clients at Destiny Capital. One must understand though that there is no exact or definite answer to these types of questions except for ‘It depends’. That is because your investment thesis leans strongly on your statement of intent and core values. In this episode, we talk about the different types of investments that you can allocate your capital to. We also dis...
The Importance of Getting Into the Right Seat
May 12, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWe all want to be in a position or seat in our companies doing the things that we love to do that makes us feel fulfilled; however, this does not seem to be the case with most business owners. You might be sitting in a combination of chairs carrying out different tasks that make you feel frustrated since that’s not the position you want to be in. The good thing here though is that you can create the opportunity for you to occupy the seat you most want to be in because you are the business ow...
Getting Clear on Your Intentions
May 05, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBResource Links: Destiny Capital (https://www.destinycapital.com) Brene Brown (https://brenebrown.com/videos/) Alyse McConnell’s Website (https://www.alysemcconnell.com/) You are on a journey towards becoming the best version of yourself. That journey sometimes involves relationships that last for only a moment and some that span through years and through different chapters of your life. Regardless of how long a relationship lasts, each one is important. As an entrepreneur, you pro...
Building Happy Teams to Create Impact and Value
April 28, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBResource Links: Destiny Capital (https://www.destinycapital.com) Wander + Ivy (https://www.wanderandivy.com/) Connect with Matthew at Kurtz Fargo LLC (https://kurtzfargo.com/) High turnover and disgruntled employees are just some of the problems faced by companies. Your ability to reach your goals is dependent on having highly-motivated individuals with the right mindset working as part of your team. To do that, maybe it’s time you challenge the way you build and grow your employees....
Transferring Family Core Values to Kids
April 21, 2020 17:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBResource Links: Destiny Capital (https://www.destinycapital.com) Sweet Bloom Coffee Roaster (https://sweetbloomcoffee.com/) Sara Blakely of Spanx (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Blakely) Parents play a very important role in shaping their kids’ future, who they become and what values they uphold. Because of this huge role, it’s key to be intentional when we teach our kids values through their different life stages. In today’s episode, Tiffany and Jarrod talk about how to best ...
How to Overcome the FOMO
April 16, 2020 03:49 - 54 minutes - 50 MBResource Links: Destiny Capital (https://www.destinycapital.com) Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters (https://sweetbloomcoffee.com/) The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath (https://www.amazon.com/Power-Moments-Certain-Experiences-Extraordinary/dp/1501147765) Once you’ve reached the success you seek to achieve, one of the amazing things that happen is that more opportunities open up to you. The downside to that is the difficulty in making decisions when you’re bombarded with inf...
Creating Your Ideal Future During Crisis
April 10, 2020 05:03 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBResource Links: Intelligentsia Coffee (https://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/) COVID-19 Resources for Impacted Small Businesses (https://www.destinycapital.com/blog/covid19-resources-impacted-small-businesses) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) (https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp) COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Application (https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/) If you need someone to talk things through, ge...
What Happens When You Exit Your Company? with Blake Shear
April 07, 2020 17:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBResource Links: Destiny Capital (https://www.destinycapital.com) Marqués de Cáceres (https://www.marquesdecaceres.com/en/) Connect with Blake at The Forbes M&A Group (https://forbesma.com/our-team/blake-shear) As an entrepreneur who has put a lot of time, resources, and passion into building your company, the time will come when you may decide to exit. Timing is key. But beyond that, a lot of preparation is needed as you go through the transition. In the hopes of creating a smoot...
Evaluating Opportunities During Crisis
April 01, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBResource Links: If you need someone to talk things through, get into a phone call with us now (https://www.destinycapital.com/contact-us) Once you’ve had a clear-eyed assessment of your business constraints and opportunities, it’s time to make your next move. A thorough evaluation of the investment opportunities that have risen is needed, so you’ll know where you can put your capital in. In another crisis response episode, Tiffany and Jarrod talk about investment during times of cr...
Cashflow and Opportunities During a Crisis
March 26, 2020 19:44 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBResource Links: Download the framework at Destiny Capital (https://www.destinycapital.com) If you need someone to talk things through, get into a phone call with us now (https://www.destinycapital.com/contact-us) With most areas in the Western world implementing social distancing and quarantines, we are facing government-mandated business shutdowns. Everybody is going through pain during this highly emotional situation. The massive economic productivity loss expected from this shut...
How to Find the Ideal Peer Group for Growth
March 17, 2020 23:49 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBResource Links: Destiny Capital (https://www.destinycapital.com) As human beings, we crave connection and building relationships with each other. We want to find people who we consider peers. Today, Tiffany and Jarrod interview each other as we talk about finding peers as we grow and evolve in our lives and careers. Tiffany shares how she crafted her own peer group, and how she makes sure everyone is invested in what they’re doing and why. People in your life are there for a reaso...
Why It Matters to Exit At The Right Place and Time with Jesson Prohaska
March 15, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBResource Links: Destiny Capital (https://www.destinycapital.com) Sweet Bloom Coffee Roaster (https://sweetbloomcoffee.com/) Connect with Jesson at ViTL Solutions (https://www.vitlsolutions.com) or his LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessonprohaska/) Failure can happen in many ways for entrepreneurs looking to conduct some sort of transition in their business. More often than not, there’s a lack of situational and self-awareness that prevents them from seeing what exactly is...
Why You Should Define Your Statement of Intent
February 24, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBResource Links: Destiny Capital (https://www.destinycapital.com) Sweet Bloom Coffee Roaster (https://sweetbloomcoffee.com/) What We Can Learn From Kobe Bryant’s Insane Work Ethic (http://www.willpowered.co/learn/what-we-can-learn-from-kobe-bryant) It’s pretty easy to lose track of what truly inspires and gives us fulfilment when our time, energy, and attention is limited. How do you know which ones to prioritize when your to-do list is never-ending? As a successful entrepreneur, y...
How to Reach Entrepreneurial Success & Fulfillment
February 24, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBResource Links: Destiny Capital (https://www.destinycapital.com) Miss Americana on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/81028336) How do successful entrepreneurs set up their core values? It is no brainer that entrepreneurs juggle different hats every day. No matter how stressful and how constrained you are, how successful and abundant you are, it will always come back to what are the things that are consistent about you and your family. And we think that's one important factor to reall...