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Entrepreneur Network Podcast

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These lively discussions bring Entrepreneur Media's journalists together with the most interesting, intriguing minds and leaders to discuss the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and innovation.

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How to Predict the Future (But for Real)

September 05, 2022 07:06 - 47 minutes - 43 MB

Do you wish you could predict the future? Not in a street-corner psychic kind of way, but in a more personal, meaningful way — to know what’s coming, and to know what decisions you should make? We hear from experts (including the head of a group called the Superforecasters!) who explain how to do just that. And for more just like this, pick up Jason Feifer's new book "Build for Tomorrow".

Duran’s is the Best Prescription for a New Mexican Food Craving

September 01, 2022 07:09 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Duran Central Pharmacy has been around more than 80 years, but it’s more than just a place to pick up a prescription. It's an established New Mexican restaurant that hasn’t changed its menu in more than 50 years, but that consistency doesn’t mean it’s stuck in the past. Duran’s owner Mona Ghattas has kept what works — the food — but rebranded and renovated to keep up with the times.

A Top Lawyer Talks About Her Lifelong War on the War on Drugs

September 01, 2022 07:09 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Guest ALLISON MARGOLIN a Los Angeles-based criminal defense and civil rights lawyer and one of the nation’s leading experts in cannabis licensing and law. She has a new book out called Just Dope: A Leading Attorney’s Personal Journey Inside the War on Drugs, which is part memoir and part argument for a commonsense approach to drug use and legalization.

Ryan Steelberg, Co-Founder and President of Veritone, Inc., on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Advertising

August 31, 2022 07:10 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Ryan Steelberg is the Co-Founder and President of Veritone, Inc., a NASDAQ publicly traded company leading in enterprise AI software, services, and solutions. Ryan founded multiple companies with his brother, Chad; Their first company, Adforce, was founded in 1995 and acquired by CMGi in 1999 quickly after its IPO. He then served as President and CEO of Brand Affinity Technologies, Inc. and Head of Broadcast at Google Inc. He also was Co-Founder and President of dMarc Broadcasting, an adverti...

Dorie Clark Shares the Strategies of a Successful Entrepreneur

August 30, 2022 07:04 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MB

Strategic patience is the key to growth and long-term success in business. But what actions can you take today that will pay off now, and in the long run? In this week’s episode Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestseller and renowned business coach is here to guide you through a series of short-term decisions that will have lasting impact. This episode is brought to you by ChatterBoss. A company that helps entrepreneurs make money, save time and avoid burnout by providing top notch executiv...

Samantha Trottier and Hernan Regiardo of MATE SOCIETY on Creating Content That People Want

August 30, 2022 07:04 - 40 minutes - 56 MB

Hernán Regiardo and Samantha Trottier, founders of Mate Society (@workbymate), built a reputation for beautiful photos and appealing content. The TikTok stars have even partnered with big companies like Bang Energy drinks and Hello Kitty. Listen to this interview to learn about authentic online connections, being in the creator economy, and choosing the right brand deals. Try TOAST Technology Today to Run Restaurant Better —

The Investor Who Brought Bill Gates and Mark Cuban in on a Company That Really Cares About Cow Burps

August 30, 2022 07:04 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

David Adelman, founder of Darco Capital, on why he is betting big on carbon-neutral company Neutral Foods. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at

Spot the Opportunities That Others Don't

August 29, 2022 07:08 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

If you're struggling to solve a problem, you may be looking at it just 1% wrong. In this excerpt from Jason Feifer's new book "Build For Tomorrow", he explains how to reframe the problems in front of you — and see what other people don't.

What's Going on in Jersey?

August 25, 2022 07:39 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Cannabis became recreationally legal in New Jersey four months ago. So how’s weed doing in the Garden State? To give us a perspective from the ground, we’re joined by Sharon Ali who is Regional General Manager, Mid Atlantic at Acreage.

Building an Emotionally-Invested Customer Base

August 25, 2022 07:05 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Combining his passions for dogs and art, Josh White has created a unique dog grooming salon that keeps customers coming back. Dogue in West Hollywood does standard grooming, but also uses color to make dogs look extra snazzy. Most importantly, customers trust the experienced staff to go above and beyond, from expert grooming to teaching proper at home upkeep. With its welcoming environment, humans and dogs alike have been known to treat Dogue as a second home.

Dan Doctoroff, Chairman, and Founder of Target ALS, on the Power of Optimism

August 24, 2022 07:05 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Dan Doctoroff is the Chairman and Founder of Target ALS, a nonprofit medical research foundation focused on finding treatment for ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dan was previously New York City’s longest-serving Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding and the former CEO and President of Bloomberg LP. He led NYC2012, New York City’s bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics, and most recently founded Sidewalk Labs in 2015, a Google subsidiary th...

Nir Eyal Shares How to Focus On Your Work and Ignore Distractions

August 23, 2022 07:07 - 28 minutes - 66.3 MB

What you pay attention to is what grows. So if you want to grow your business, being able to focus on your work and ignore distractions is crucial to your success. In this week’s episode Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nir Eyal is here to help you become indisctractible. This episode is brought to you by . A company that helps entrepreneurs make money, save time and avoid burnout by providing top notch executive assistants.

Julian Cervantes of Super Taco Mexican Restaurants on Operating a Family Business

August 23, 2022 07:07 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

Super Taco Mexican Restaurants (@supertacomex) founder Julian Cervantes knew as a young man that he wanted to own a business. He just didn’t know what to open or even how to get started. Luckily there were people around him who could help. Watch this interview to learn about starting a business from scratch, having a Plan B, and balancing family and a restaurant. Try TOAST Technology Today to Make Your Restaurant Better —

An FBI Hostage Negotiators Guide to Building Rapport

August 22, 2022 07:12 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

How do you build a rapport with someone quickly? How do you actively listen for what they need? That's what former FBI hostage negotator Chip Massey is an expert at, and he explains how entrepreneurs can put those same skills to good use.

Cann Just Sold Its Ten-Millionth Can

August 18, 2022 07:13 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

THC-infused beverage company Cann celebrated a major milestone this month: 10 million cans sold. Co-founder Luke Anderson joins the podcast to give an emotional interview about how they grew the company so rapidly and what other cannabis companies can learn from their success.  

Building Competency as a Boss While Growing a Business

August 18, 2022 07:13 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

From the physical environment to interactions with employees, the Uncommon Closet experience is intentionally inclusive. Business-owner Korri has created a tailoring shop that is welcoming to all. That element has been built in since day one and the shop grew quickly within just a few years. With that growth came challenges, but the emphasis on creating a positive and gender-affirming customer experience has remained throughout the business’s evolution.

Dave Finocchio, Co-Founder of Bleacher Report, on Content Innovation in the Sports and Climate Change Spaces

August 17, 2022 07:14 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Dave Finocchio is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Bleacher Report, a digital media company centered around all sports culture and content. Dave connected millions of sports fans with curated content on Bleacher Report’s social media platforms using innovative digital media consumption strategies. In 2012,  Bleacher Report was acquired by Turner Broadcasting for $215 million. After stepping away from Bleacher Report in 2019,  Dave, with digital media veteran Anna Robertson, co-founded The Coo...

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani on Finding Food Fame

August 16, 2022 07:06 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MB

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani has solidified his stature as a titan in the restaurant industry with hard work and a strong personality. Watch this interview with the food entrepreneur and CEO to learn about how culture should be the number one goal for any business, finding — and using — celebrity, and learning to stick to a specific system. Try TOAST Technology Today to Make Your Restaurant Better —

Validating Your Business Idea With Pat Flynn

August 16, 2022 07:05 - 25 minutes - 57.8 MB

You can be smart, capable, and willing to put in plenty of elbow grease – but if your business idea isn’t viable, you’re in for a world of frustration. How can you save yourself time, heartache and be more confident in your launch? Join Terry and guest Pat Flynn for a discussion on the core items you must examine to make sure your business is set up to thrive. This episode is brought to you by . A company that helps entrepreneurs make money, save time and avoid burnout by providing top notc...

Comedian Kevin Gootee

August 16, 2022 07:05 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

The very funny host of the movie-slaying podcast 'Gutting the Sacred Cow" explains what it takes to launch and grow a show and stay (somewhat) sane in the process.

Solving the Unsolvable Problems, with Russ Roberts

August 15, 2022 07:12 - 44 minutes - 40.2 MB

How do you solve the problems for which there are no right answers? That's what economist Russ Roberts set to find out in his new book "Wild Problems". Here, he talks through strategies for grappling with the biggest decisions of our lives.

The Secret to get Business Blooming From a New York Florist

August 11, 2022 07:10 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Starbright Floral Design provides a high quality product and top notch customer service to all of their clients. In this episode, hear from owner Nic Faitos on how nearly 30 years into his business he’s still having fun and finding unique and creative ways to work with clients and celebrate flowers. Customer Ali joins the conversation to share what sets Starbright apart from other floral shops and how Nic’s team goes the extra mile to make customers feel like family.

An Acquisition Horror Story Has a Happy Ending

August 11, 2022 07:10 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

Many small cannabis companies dream about being acquired by a multi-million-dollar public company, but what if that dream becomes a nightmare? Hayley Dineen and Lana Van Brunt lived through that harrowing experience, but rather than back down they took matters into their own hands. They are the Brooklyn-based duo behind Sackville & Co., a design-focused contemporary cannabis lifestyle brand. What happened to them offers valuable lessons into how to M&As in your own business.

Launch Your Business Premiere's August 16th

August 10, 2022 16:35 - 1 minute - 1.42 MB

Starting a business can feel daunting and confusing, but it doesn't have to be. Launch Your Business with Terry Rice provides emerging entrepreneurs with the critical guidance needed to start a business, save time and avoid burnout. Each week you’ll discover the strategic actions you must take, the specific tools to leverage and how to develop a high-performance mindset that will allow you to thrive, even in the most challenging situations.

Meredith Berkman and Dorian Furhman, Founders of PAVe, on the Youth Vaping Epidemic

August 10, 2022 07:07 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

Meredith Berkman and Dorian Furhman are founders of Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe). The company was founded by three concerned moms as a grassroots response to the youth vaping epidemic. Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes has become an influential advocacy and education nonprofit run and powered by passionate volunteers across the country, the national parent voice fighting the predatory behavior of Big Tobacco.

Javier Correa of Sombrero Mexican Food on Expansion Strategy

August 09, 2022 07:05 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MB

Javier Correa has spent his entire life in the restaurant industry. His Sombrero Mexican Food restaurant made its mark with a simple marketing technique: good food. Listen to this interview with the third-generation restaurant owner to learn about celebrity endorsements, finding an effective pace, and scaling a business. TOAST makes your restaurant better: Try POPMENU and Save $100:

How Values Can Shape Your Business Model

August 08, 2022 07:04 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

What does it really take to make a brand eco-friendly? For Shine Pet Food, it meant sweating every CO2 molecule—and making hard, expensive decisions. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more a

Sometimes Change is the Best Ingredient in Small Business Success

August 04, 2022 07:07 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Sometimes picking just one thing and doing it well can turn around an entire business. Tres Lecheria Bakery in Seattle makes one thing, tres leches cakes, albeit in a number of varieties. After pivoting from an assortment of baked goods to just the most popular, Kevin Moulder’s business took off in some unexpected directions, and he hasn’t looked back since.

Jones Soda Gets Into the Cannabis Business

August 04, 2022 07:07 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Jones Soda is a well-known quirky craft soda company with drinks like Blue Bubblegum Cane Sugar Soda. Last April, the company launched Mary Jones in California, which includes cannabis-infused product lines of soda, syrup, and gummies. Bohb Blair, Chief Marketing Officer at Jones Soda, joins the pod to talk about why Jones got into the weed market, how they plan to stand out from the pack, and the state of cannabis-infused beverage industry

Finding Your Voice Through Creative Curiosity with Sissie Hsiao and Origins of Musical Instruments with Dennis Houlihan

August 03, 2022 21:40 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

 Joining Alan on this episode of Entrepreneur is Sissie Hsiao - Vice President and GM of Google Assistant.   What is Google Assistant?  It’s designed to help busy people.  We want to build a natural and conversational helper to help get things done.  How good is it at recognizing what I am saying?  People don't enunciate well, or have heavy accents, so they are creating programs that will be able to understand all sorts of speech.  Google Assistant is compatible with other Google programs suc...

Nell Diamond, Founder of of Hill House Home, on Products that Enhance and Celebrate Life

August 03, 2022 07:06 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Nell Diamond is the Founder and CEO of Hill House Home, a digital-first lifestyle brand offering bedding, bath, baby, accessories and apparel, including their widely beloved Nap DressⓇ. Hill House Home is a digital-first lifestyle brand that brings beauty and joy to everyday rituals. With its design-centric approach, Hill House Home offers impeccable quality, and timeless, feminine styles through quality products designed to enhance and celebrate life.

Robert "Don Pooh" Cummins of Brooklyn Chop House on Opening Restaurant Doors

August 02, 2022 07:05 - 41 minutes - 57 MB

Robert “Don Pooh” Cummins has enjoyed success from music to food. He’s done it all by having a keen eye for talent and a willingness to keep trying. Listen to this interview with the Brooklyn Chop House Owner about working in the music industry, opening franchises, and creating avenues for black entrepreneurs. Try POPMENU ANSWERING and Save $100: TOAST makes your restaurant better:

Catskill Animal Sanctuary Founder Kathy Stevens

August 02, 2022 07:05 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

How saving animals will save us all from environmental catastrophe. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at howlifeunfolds.com

Push Beyond Your Boundaries, with John Lee

August 01, 2022 07:06 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

How do you develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and then apply it to everything you do? Investor and author John Lee shares how he started from nothing and built big, and what he's learned along the way.

Baking Your Experiences and Beliefs Into Your Business

July 28, 2022 07:07 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Owners Yauss and Sascha of Skull & Cakebones have made their bakery a haven for all kinds of people by paying attention to ingredients and being true to themselves. In addition to being vegan, their products are all delicious and nut allergy-friendly, and their staff is knowledgeable on product ingredients to help guide customers toward safe-for-them foods. They’ve also baked their own personal experiences and beliefs into their small business, creating a safe space in their community.

Can Cannabis Make You More Creative? This Company Thinks So.

July 28, 2022 07:07 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Pilgrim Soul is a purpose-driven cannabis company focused on creative performance. As part of their marketing effort, the company publishes Creative Thinking Journals to use when you’re high that have become runaway bestsellers on Amazon. Pilgrim Soul CEO and Co-founder Shawn Gold talks about how his unique purpose-driven approach to marketing, and how it can help other cannabis companies carve out a unique lane in an overcrowded industry.

Benny Buller, Founder of Velo3D, on Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing

July 27, 2022 07:08 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Benny Buller is founder of Velo3D. Velo3D is a metal 3D printing technology company. The company unlocks true design freedom and enables customers in space exploration, aviation, power generation, energy, and semiconductor to innovate the future in their respective industries. Using Velo3D, these customers can now build mission-critical metal parts that were previously impossible to manufacture. Previous to Velo3D Buller was at Khosla Ventures,, Solyndra, Inc., and First Solar.

JENNIFER ALLEN of Levy Restaurants on a Commitment to Culture

July 26, 2022 07:19 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MB

It takes great people to run great companies. Levy Restaurants (@levy.restaurants) became great by its commitment to culture. Listen to this interview with Jennifer Allen, vice president of restaurant operations, to learn more about running successful restaurants, being a “restaurant girl,” and her company’s values. Try POPMENU ANSWERING and Save $100: TOAST makes your restaurant better:

Bringing Change to an Industry That Really Needs It

July 25, 2022 07:05 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Penny Pennington is the groundbreaking managing director at Edward Jones, where she's bringing fresh ideas to a very conservative organization. Here, she discusses the three pieces of advice that drive her leadership style.

Developing a Customer Relationship with Longevity

July 21, 2022 07:03 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Robbins Brothers prioritizes a long-term relationship with their customers. The staff always aims to connect individuals with their dream piece by providing a welcoming environment, but the Robbins Brothers experience goes well into the future, including follow up interactions and annual cleanings. Tune in to hear Kevin’s engagement ring shopping experience and how general manager Charlotte helps foster a positive environment within the intimidating realm of jewelry shopping.

The Problem with the Legal Weed Industry

July 21, 2022 07:03 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Economists Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner have a fascinating new book out called CAN LEGAL WEED WIN?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics. Though extensive research, they argue that the legal weed business presents an economic conundrum—while nearly 40% of Americans can walk into a dispensary and purchase weed legally, many still buy it illegally. On the show, they talk about why legal weed is a mess, what we can do to save the legal weed industry, and how small business owners can s...

Christopher Plowman, CEO of Insight Timer, on Leading the Meditation Movement

July 20, 2022 07:11 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Christopher Plowman is the CEO of Insight Timer. Insight Timer is one of the world’s top meditation apps with the largest collection of free guided meditations (they have over 130,000 titles!) Insight Timer is the home to millions of meditators pushing a movement to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, manage stress, sleep deeply and improve happiness.

CLAY DOVER of Velvet Taco on Building Brand Loyalty with LTOs

July 19, 2022 07:11 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MB

Typically you don’t want customers saying W.T.F. But not at Velvet Taco, where the innovative WTF — Weekly Taco Feature — draws in food fans every week. Listen to this interview with CEO Clay Dover (@velvettacoceo) about limited time offers (LTOs), building customer rapport, and their promise to always try new things. Try POPMENU ANSWERING and Save $100: TOAST makes your restaurant better:

Harlem Pilates Founder Tiffany Mason

July 19, 2022 07:10 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Prepare to get energized and fired up by this inspiring founder. Sponsor: LinkedIn Ads Get started with LinkedIn Ads and get a $100 credit on your next campaign.  Go to to claim your credit.  

How to Get the Information You Need

July 18, 2022 07:07 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

As business and local media shrinks, how can you find the information that helps you grow your business? Chris Roush, author of the book "The Future of Business Journalism", offers new ways to stay on top of everything.

How the Jeeter Infused Preroll Became the Nation's Best Seller

July 14, 2022 07:09 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Since its launch in 2019 in California, Jeeter has grown into bestselling preroll company in the U.S, with a $400 million revenue projected this year. Co-founders Lukasz Tracz and Sebastian Solano join the show to talk about the five strategies they used to break through the pack and stand out.

Steve Gottlieb, Founder of Shindig and TVT Records, on Creating a Virtual Community

July 13, 2022 07:07 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Steve Gottlieb is founder and CEO of Shindig, a platform for online video chat events. Prior to Shindig, Gottlieb founded the independent record label TVT Records and its publishing arm TVT Music.

KELLY SENYEI of Just a Taste on the Business of Blogging

July 12, 2022 07:09 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MB

With confidence, drive and enough time, Just a Taste blog founder Kelly Senyei was able to turn her hobby into a business. Listen to this interview to learn about Food Blogging for Dummies, writing a cookbook, and generating revenue from online content. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LEARNED on Restaurant Influencers. Try POPMENU ANSWERING and Save $100: TOAST technology can make your restaurant stronger:

Use the Right Words to Reach More People

July 11, 2022 07:05 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Lomi is a composter that rarely uses the word "compost". Why? Because its creators developed deep insight into how the right language can help them reach more customers, helping them reach beyond just the "eco-minded" crowd. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at

The Power of Educating Your Customer Base

July 07, 2022 07:06 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Keith Zeiler knows a thing or two about pet nutrition, and wanted to share that knowledge with his community, so he opened Paws on Chicon, a boutique pet store that focuses on your furry friend first. Through a well-educated staff and a careful selection of products, he’s grown his business and added a second location that is almost a carbon-copy of the first, keeping things consistent and helping pet owners find the best food and treats for their dogs and cats.

Guests

Bonnie Kelly
2 Episodes
Jason Fried
1 Episode
Kumail Nanjiani
1 Episode