Entrepreneur Network Podcast
1,807 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★★ - 58 ratingsThese 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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'I'm a Failed Entrepreneur'
August 21, 2019 07:04 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis episode features several rejected pitches and resilient founders. Catch up on all seasons of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/watch/elevatorpitch Apply for Season 5 here: entm.ag/eepapply Brought to you by Sprint Business. Visit http://sprint.com/elevatorpitch
Surprised by How Customers Were Using His Website, This Entrepreneur Created a Whole New Business
August 21, 2019 07:04 - 24 minutes - 21.9 MBDusty Stutsman, co-founder of Night Out, on recognizing those great ideas that are staring you right in the face.
A Story of Abraham Lincoln and My Personal Therapeutics Cancer Treatment
August 20, 2019 17:24 - 39 minutes - 14.1 MBA great leader is often curated through their ability to overcome struggles with honesty and integrity. The ever evolving political landscape presents us with the opportunity to learn from the past and admire some of the challenges they conquered. Author of “Young Lincoln of New Salem”, Sam Rawlins shares why he became passionate about President Abraham Lincon’s origin story. Honest Abe’s ability to climb out of bankruptcy, cope with the loss of his fiance, and still continue on to pursue hi...
Are You Giving Customers Too Much Choice?
August 19, 2019 07:03 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBCan you give your customers too much choice? Vanessa Van Edwards learned that the answer is yes. She used to sell lots of different courses online, but eventually decided to throw them all away. The result was crazy: Profits spiked! If you’re looking to sell online courses—or really, to sell *anything* online—this is the episode to listen to. Thanks to our sponsors: Blip Billboards: Sign up for a free account and get a $25 credit, visit blipbillboards.com/problemsolvers iDashboards: To lea...
What's Next For Bruce Linton?
August 15, 2019 07:05 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWhen Bruce Linton was unceremoniously canned from his position as co-CEO of Canopy Growth Corp earlier this year, the cannabis world was stunned. Linton is one of the stars of the business. We caught up with him at the NCIA conference in San Jose to talk about his future and where he sees the opportunities in the business.
'It's Time to Get Rich. Let's Hear the First Pitch!'
August 14, 2019 07:04 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThis episode leaves one entrepreneur saying, "I probably acted a little crazy, but I was really excited." Watch new episodes every Wednesday and catch up on the previous season here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/watch/elevatorpitch Brought to you by Sprint Business. Visit http://sprint.com/elevatorpitch
How This Farmer Entrepreneur Is Literally Growing Her Profits
August 14, 2019 07:04 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBFormer chef Patty Gentry's love of amazing food led to her buying a farm. And no, she did not see that coming. Thanks to our sponsor: LinkedIn: To get $50 off your first job post visit linkedin.com/hsh
Not Everyone Is A Leader... And That's OK!
August 12, 2019 07:03 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode, leadership expert Scott Miller lays out a radical argument: Some people are just excellent individual performers -- and there's no shame in staying that way. But if you ARE going to become a leader, then it's time to think differently about everything. Thanks to our sponsors: Netsuite: Download your free guide "7 Key Strategies to Grow Your Profits" netsuite.com/problemsolvers Blip Billboards: Sign up for a free account and get a $25 credit at blipbillboards.com/problemsol...
Meet The Weed Nuns
August 08, 2019 07:04 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBSister Kate (aka Christine Meeusen) is the founder of Sisters of the Valley, an order of nuns in Merced, California. But these aren’t ordinary nuns. They are descendants of the French Beguines and live on a farm creating CBD in cauldrons.
'If We Don't Know the Product, We Can't Invest'
August 07, 2019 07:07 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe entrepreneurs in this week's episode include felons, cancer survivors and teenagers. Watch new episodes every Wednesday and catch up on the previous season here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/watch/elevatorpitch Brought to you by Sprint Business. Visit http://sprint.com/elevatorpitch
The Meal Kit Company Thrives Because Its Founder Focuses on Defensibility
August 07, 2019 07:06 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBOoshma Garg says she and her team at Gobble have puts years of work into each recipe and focus on making its subscribers' lives easier. Thanks to our sponsor: Paychex works with you the way you want to work. Learn more: paychex.com
The Benefits of Working With Family
August 05, 2019 07:02 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIt can be scary working with family! You're taking two of the most complicated relationship dynamics, and then intertwining them. So how do you make it work? On this episode, multiple entrepreneurs tell us the biggest challenge they've had working with family—and how they've overcome it, and built a stronger business together.
Headset CEO Cy Scott on What Millennials Want
August 02, 2019 18:18 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBMillennials represent the largest group of cannabis consumers. So what type of bud are they looking for? And which brands are reaching them? Cy Scott co-founder and CEO of Headset, an analytics service provider for the cannabis industry, joins the show to give us some insight on the major buying trends in the business.
'That's a Flop'
July 31, 2019 15:37 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBMany of the companies in this week's episode still have a lot left to prove.
A Monk-Turned-Financial Advisor on Mindful Money Management
July 31, 2019 07:04 - 24 minutes - 22 MBIn his 20 years as a monk, Doug Lynam saw financial suffering firsthand -- in his teaching community and in monastery guests, not to mention the monastery itself. Lynam decided to take a leap and pivot to a career as a financial advisor, then helped pull his community out of bankruptcy. Now, Lynam aims to help people learn mindful money management and provide clear, step-by-step guidance on how to grow a “little bit” wealthy. In this episode, he shares actionable strategies for doing just that.
The Future of Business Innovation with Olo and Think Like Amazon
July 30, 2019 17:53 - 39 minutes - 14.1 MBThink outside the box! Entrepreneurs in this day in age need to find creative solutions to the problems that businesses before them have faced. Luckily, there are some leaders that have already taken it upon themselves to take those first steps and Noah Glass, Founder and CEO of Olo, is one of them. Way back in 2005, Noah had a gut instinct that the smart phone would be the gateway to convenience for consumers and thus Olo, the on-demand, digital ordering interface was born. The application ...
How to Hire Better Employees: Scare Them
July 29, 2019 07:10 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBSwagUp CEO Artem Mashkov had a problem: His employees were miserable and making mistakes. But instead of blaming them, he looked internally—and discovered a hiring system that was recruiting the entirely wrong kind of employee. Then he made some big changes in how SwagUp hires... leading to sometimes strange interviews, where he challenges candidates to think creatively and tries to scare them out of the job.
How a Cojoined Twin Found Success in Cannabis
July 25, 2019 16:30 - 26 minutes - 24 MBFrancesa Vavala was born as a conjoined twin in 1982. At four days old, she was separated from her sister Emily. Francesca was healthy, but her sister Emily suffered a severe form of cerebral palsy. Now Francesca is co-founder of Alias Cann, an on-demand cannabis sales and marketing agency. She talks about why she switched from real estate to cannabis and the medicinal powers of the plant.
'This Stands for Everything I Stand Against'
July 24, 2019 07:04 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBCan these entrepreneurs convince the judges to invest in crowded fields like coffee and fashion?
This Immigrant Entrepreneur and DACA Recipient Raised Over $15 Million in Funding
July 24, 2019 07:03 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBGoogle, eBay, Tesla, Yahoo, AT&T: These companies were all founded, completely or in part, by immigrants -- who also account for close to 30 percent of all new entrepreneurs in the U.S., the highest share in 20 years. Victor Santos, who emigrated from Brazil at age 12, is one of them. Santos launched Airfox, a mobile financial services company for individuals in emerging markets, and he's also a DACA recipient. While fundraising, Santos had to grapple with how many investors view immigrants.
Discover Your Higher Nature with The MindFix Group and Mobius Media Solutions
July 22, 2019 14:53 - 39 minutes - 14.1 MBWhatever your habits are, good or bad, chances are that they were formed by learned beliefs you’ve carried around for years. Erin Pheil, Founder of The MindFix Group, exclaims that it’s time to get rid of things that are no longer serving you. With the self-help epidemic that’s occurring it’s easy to get caught up with trying to add tools and tactics to your busy life in order to fix your issues. Erin shares that we must identify the root of the problem and do away with it. Stop covering up ...
How to Make Big Changes (Just Ask Rosetta Stone)
July 22, 2019 07:04 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBWhen a company is in trouble and needs someone to make change, they call Matt Hewitt. He's now the president of Rosetta Stone, and is in the process of rethinking the company's entire product offering. How does a guy like this operate? In this episode, Matt shares the three-step approach he takes to turning a company around.
Chelsea Handler Discovers Cannabis
July 18, 2019 19:04 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MBComedian, author, and cannabis advocate Chelsea Handler talks about her recent re-discovery of weed and her plans to launch her own cannabis line with NorCal Cannabis Company.
Want to Be Healthier and Happier? Just Change One Thing, Says Fit Men Cook's Kevin Curry
July 17, 2019 07:06 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe founder of the 2 million+ member community Fit Men Cook talks about his unexpected pivot in lifestyle and business.
Is Fear Stopping You From Self-Promotion?
July 15, 2019 07:05 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBRight now, as you listen to this show, someone out there might be thinking about hiring or partnering with you—but they can't, because you haven't put enough of yourself out there. On this episode, we discuss fear and self-promotion with Kassi Underwood, an author and coach who focuses on overcoming fear.
Treyous Jarrells: Why A Top NFL Prospect Quit Football For Cannabis
July 11, 2019 15:48 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBFormer Colorado State University football star Treyous Jarrells was a top NFL prospect. Then he quit the team his senior year. The reason? Cannabis. The running back relied on the plant to medicate the pain from his myriad injuries but his school prohibited its use. Now Jarrells runs a consulting company focused on educating athletes at the high school and collegiate level on the benefits associated with using Cannabinoids,
How to Make a Million-Dollar Deal
July 10, 2019 07:06 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThis cannabis-focused episode features maniacs, crazy profit margins and a multi-million-dollar deal.
This Co-Founder Wants People With Food Allergies to Feel Safer at the Dinner Table
July 10, 2019 07:05 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBShireen Yates is the CEO of Nima, the maker of a device that tests for gluten and peanuts.
Why the Attitude is Gratitude with Dave Meltzer and Kevin Breeding
July 09, 2019 15:24 - 39 minutes - 14.1 MBThere is something to be said about the perspective you have on life and it can definitely make or break success. David Meltzer, Founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, explains that if you make the right decisions based on the right assumptions with the right perspective then you can create happiness. His latest book, “Game-Time Decision Making”, analyzes the strategies of professional sports coaches, managers, owners, and players which has given Dave in-depth insight on decision making. Chan...
He Fired 70% Of His Staff, Then Rebuilt A Better Company
July 08, 2019 07:14 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBHow do you regain your employees' trust? It was a question Eric Wheeler wrestled with after his company, 33Across, had to pivot and lay off 70% of his workforce. He needed to keep his remaining talent focused, and recruit new people to execute a brand new vision. So he tried something new: Radical transparency. He'd start sharing all the company's financial secrets. And it worked.
Anheuser Kush: A Descendent of the Beer Dynasty Creates a New Bud
July 04, 2019 07:06 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWhen Adolphus Busch V tried to get an entry-level job at his family's beer empire, he was rejected. Undaunted, he started his own business -- a Colorado-based cannabis company called ABV.He talks about growing up as a Busch in St. Louis and taking his family's entrepreneurial spirit into a whole space.
FranklinCovey Helps Straighten Out Your Management Mess
July 03, 2019 15:21 - 39 minutes - 14.1 MBAre you the kind of leader that you would look up to? Stepping into a management role is not always second nature and sometimes it takes some failures to rise to the top of your game. We are joined by Scott Jeffrey Miller, Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership of FranklinCovey, who tells us why he wrote his new book, “Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow”. His book is a refreshing, unique take on the unseen side of management that...
Kevin Murphy Has Some Smart Advice For You
July 02, 2019 20:06 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBKevin P. Murphy, CEO of Acreage Holdings, joins us at the Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo in New York City. Murphy talks about how he grew his company from a one-man operation to a dominant force in the cannabis industry, Acreage’s recent merger with Canopy, and how aspiring green entrepreneur can make their mark in the industry. Enjoy this masterclass from one of the biggest names in the business.
Going from Entrepreneur to Executive, with NerdWallet's Founder
July 01, 2019 07:06 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBNerdWallet grew quickly -- within four years, it had hired 50 people and raked in a ton of cash. Founder Tim Chen thought it was going great. But then he uncovered a major problem: His company culture had gone rotten without him realizing it. And to fix it, he needed to rethink who he hired and the environment they'd come to work in.
Exciting New Opportunities in Cannabis
June 27, 2019 07:05 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBRyan Ansin is co-founder of Revolutionary Farms, a vertically-integrated cultivation and dispensary group in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He also advises and oversees a number of multi-million dollar investment funds. Because of his unique perspective from both sides of the business, he is a sought-after speaker around the world. On this episode, he shares his origin story, including mining diamonds in Sierra Leone, and his take on the exciting new opportunities in the canna-business.
Four Principles to a Healthier You with iN3 Nutrition
June 26, 2019 14:42 - 39 minutes - 14.1 MBWhat do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you feel that you are at your personal best? There is no denying that our physical health is closely linked to our overall well-being. If you aren't feeling top notch, need more energy, or just a boost of self esteem, there are some simple steps you can follow to find yourself again. Jason Phillips, Founder and CEO of iN3 Nutrition, shares his story that unfortunately began with recovering from anorexia and led to a path of wellness that has had...
'I Invest in People'
June 26, 2019 07:06 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThis episode of our weekly pitch show catches up with a pair of furniture founders from last season.
Episode #100 Special: How to Make a Podcast!
June 24, 2019 07:08 - 31 minutes - 29 MBOMG we've made 100 episodes of Problem Solvers! If you're interested in podcasting, this is the episode for you: Host Jason Feifer is going to explain how he conceived of the show, how he makes it each week on a shoestring budget, and how any entrepreneur can jump into the podcasting game.
The Politics of Pot
June 20, 2019 14:16 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBOur guest is cannabis lobbyist Saphira Galoob, CEO of The Liaison Group and Senior Public Policy Advisor and Executive Director of the National Cannabis Roundtable. Galoob tackles questions such as: What is the federal government doing about cannabis’s banking problem? What about weed’s Schedule 1 status? And how close are we do the national legalization of marijuana, and is that even the right question to ask? If you want to know what’s going on with cannabis at a federal level, don’t miss t...
'It Hit All the Ingredients Except a Good Product'
June 19, 2019 07:06 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis episode of our weekly pitch show features all sorts of strategies, with different rates of success.
Here's How Paychex Can Simplify Insurance for Your Business
June 19, 2019 07:06 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBPaychex's Sally Prather explains how providing customers with a one-stop service for insurance and payroll needs allows them to focus on their core business.
ElliQ’s Cognitive Technology and Chamber.Media’s Brand Awareness Tips
June 18, 2019 14:56 - 39 minutes - 16 MBStaying social and active are some of the key factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle as we age. There is a rising separation between the older and newer generations as technology advances which can actually hinder the aging population’s lifestyles. Depression, loneliness, and degradation of health in the elderly can be fought with the introduction of a social robotic companion, ElliQ. Dor Skuler, CEO and Founder of Intuition Robotics, explains how their latest invention can help seniors s...
Barefoot Wine Turned A Crisis Into Major Growth
June 17, 2019 07:07 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBBarefoot Wine is one of the largest wine brands in the world. But it was nearly destroyed in the very beginning, when it was forced to stop all sales for a month. Its founders panicked... and then used that suspension to create the greatest sales opportunity a young brand like theirs could ever hope for. This is the story of how Barefoot Wine grew by repeatedly turning errors into advantages.
'There's No Crying in Baseball'
June 13, 2019 14:03 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode of our weekly pitch show, the investors hear four strong pitches ... and one that ends in cursing.
How the Co-Founder of Mission-Driven Just Got More Than $200 Million From Investors
June 13, 2019 13:56 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBJosh Tetrick shares how his company has found success around its goal of reducing eggs from the food system.
Is Microdosing the Future of Cannabis?
June 13, 2019 07:05 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBAaron Morris and Chris Joseph started their company in a garage and bootstrapped funding from virtually nothing—but they weren’t developing a hot new app. Armed with all-natural ingredients and killer bud, these Oregon natives jumped headfirst into the hyper-competitive cannabis edibles space, and in two short years, their company, WYLD, is that state’s top seller. Entrepreneur Special Projects Editor chatted with these young co-founders about the “blind date” that brought them together, the ...
'She Nailed That One'
June 05, 2019 07:08 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThis episode features a lot of failed pitches, but there are lessons in every failure.
The Try Guys Built a Brand Beloved By Millions By Not Being Afraid to Fail -- And They Are Just Getting Started
June 05, 2019 07:08 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBKnown for their viral videos dedicated to getting them out of their comfort zones, Ned Fulmer, Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld and Eugene Lee Yang share what they learned from their first year in business.
"You Are Enough" and "Wish Man" Teach Us Strength
June 04, 2019 22:35 - 39 minutes - 14.1 MBOur character is often formed by the experiences of our past and the choices we make on how to deal with those experiences. It turns out that with a little hard work, we can change the narrative we’ve written in our minds and become more successful people. We begin the hour with Megan Fenyo, Founder of the I Am Enough Movement and Author of “You Are Enough”, who explains how through her struggles she found strength. She shares her story about an abusive childhood, a toxic marriage, and how, a...
Cameo Bounced Back From A Massive PR Disaster
June 03, 2019 07:03 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBCameo is an app that connects celebrities with fans for a very specific purpose: Fans can pay for the celebrity to film a personalized video for them—wishing them a happy birthday, for example. Growth was steady, but then potential disaster struck: A group of white supremacists tricked one of Cameo's most famous celebrities into filming a video with coded hate speech. Cameo knew it needed to fix this problem quickly, before other celebrities started to distrust the platform. Here's how Cameo ...