Entrepreneur Network Podcast
1,807 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 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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Jason Feifer, Jennifer Miller and Jeff Motske
October 17, 2018 17:21 - 39 minutes - 16 MBWelcome to Relationship Management 101: Working with your spouse can be extremely rewarding (and complicated). In this episode, we dive deep with three people who’ve mastered the balance of professional ambition and personal relationships. Kicking off the show is Entrepreneur Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Jason Feifer, and author and journalist, Jennifer Miller. This husband and wife duo recently co-authored the comedic romp, “Mr. Nice Guy”, and learned about their marriage in the process. Jason ...
What This Entrepreneur Who Sold Her Business for $217 Million Looks for in the Companies She Invests in
October 17, 2018 07:05 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBLizanne Falsetto, the founder of ThinkThin, talks about her new venture, LF Advisory, and the types of people she wants to work with.
Will Holsworth, Scott Duffy, Randall Thompson and Derek Lundsten
October 16, 2018 00:11 - 39 minutes - 16 MBScott Duffy’s Breakthrough Mastermind Event in NYC: Did you know that approximately 15-million Americans suffer from food allergies? SAFE + FAIR Food Company addresses the unique needs of this growing audience by creating products featuring recognizable ingredients, stringent allergen protocols, and affordable pricing. CEO Will Holsworth breaks down how a direct-to-consumer business model keeps SAFE + FAIR competitive in the clean-label food space. Next, Alan journeys to the heart of New York...
He Hired The Wrong People. Now What?
October 15, 2018 07:04 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBWhen Joshua Tetrick founded his plant-based food company JUST, his goal was to disrupt the entire food industry—and to do that, he decided, he'd hire industry outsiders. He didn't want people with lots of food-industry experience, who'd just carry all the marketplace's old assumptions with them! But then his company began having massive problems, and losing massive amounts of money. And Joshua came to a realization: He was totally wrong about who to hire.
How Stand-up Comedian Tom Papa Went From Joke Slinger to Food Network Baking Expert
October 10, 2018 07:04 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBThe comedy veteran explains how he pivoted from nightclub performer to baking authority.
Aaron Hageman and Jeremiah Smith
October 09, 2018 15:25 - 39 minutes - 16 MBBecome a Professional Fun-haver and Develop Your SEO Strategy: Do you want to recruit and retain top talent at your business? Ditch the cubicles, buy better coffee, and prepare to have a good time because creating a lively corporate culture can help attract your dream team. Aaron Hageman, Owner and CEO of Delivery Drivers, Inc., says having fun at work is the secret sauce to success. This Commander-in-Fun offers his top tips to improve your work environment. Then, if you don’t know the basics...
Chris “Drama” Pfaff: Small Town Kid Becomes Big-Time Entrepreneur
October 09, 2018 14:18 - 20 minutes - 48 MBChris “Drama” Pfaff, Founder and CEO of Young & Reckless, shares his thoughts on the failures of today’s educational system for entrepreneurs, how he drew inspiration to build his clothing brand from the approaches of Rob Dyrdek and Ken Block, and how asking for help has greatly accelerated his success.
Joscelyn Duffy
October 08, 2018 22:25 - 39 minutes - 38.5 MBShare Your Personal Narrative to Connect with Customers: Communication and contribution strategist at The Maven Agency and Joscelyn Duffy International, Inc., Joscelyn Duffy, went from a leading financial consultant and marathoner, to bedridden and on the brink of death. Laughing in the face of overwhelming odds, Joscelyn was determined to discover opportunity amid adversity and find her authentic voice. Today, she teaches business leaders how to make powerful connections with customers by in...
The Secret to Working With Family or Friends
October 08, 2018 07:09 - 31 minutes - 43 MBIn this special episode, host Jason Feifer gets personal. Whenever he tells people that he wrote a novel (Mr. Nice Guy) with his wife, their reaction is always the same: "You're still married!?" To celebrate the release of the book, Jason and his wife Jennifer Miller talk about how they built a healthy working relationship while also strengthening their marriage, and what it takes for everyone else to do the same.
Create & Cultivate Founder Jaclyn Johnson Talks About the Failures That Led to Her Success
October 03, 2018 07:03 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBThe CEO discusses getting fired from her first big job, dealing with imposter syndrome, and building a support system for all women in business.
Dr. Chip Bell and Lorne Berry
October 02, 2018 14:52 - 39 minutes - 38.4 MBCost-Saving Products, Services, and Customer Service Strategies: As the standard for quality customer service continues to rise, how can you set your business apart without breaking the bank? "While there's a limit to generosity, there's no limit to ingenuity," says Dr. Chip Bell, customer service keynote speaker and author of "Kaleidoscope: Delivering Innovative Service that Sparkles". Chip shares his rules for creating compelling and shareable 'value unique' experiences that delight custome...
John Assaraf: Training Your Brain for Success, John Assaraf: The Neuroscience of Success, John Assaraf: How To Properly Utilize Your Brain
October 02, 2018 14:45 - 22 minutes - 50.8 MBJohn Assaraf, New York Times best-selling author and the CEO of NeuroGym, details the neuroscience of success and how training your brain is key to achieving maximum performance. John discusses how to strengthen your "neuro-muscles" and create positive mental habits with "Innercises" for your brain.
Michael Karsch
October 01, 2018 15:16 - 39 minutes - 38.4 MBHow to Leverage Strategic Partnerships to Scale Your Business: From managing a hedge fund to selling… juice? Michael Karsch sold KCM Consulting in 2013 with $1.8 billion in assets to try his hand in the health food business. His contemporaries may have doubted Michael’s decision at first, but he turned their skepticism into rocket fuel for success. As the CEO of Juice Press, Michael has aggressively scaled the brick-and-mortar business, growing from four to 80 locations in five short years – ...
Start A Company, Figure Out The Business Model Later?
October 01, 2018 07:07 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBWhen Ari and Gavi started Indiewalls, a company that wanted to manage sales of art on cafe walls, they hadn't fully thought through just how difficult it would be. But that turned out to be for the better: Because they were willing to dive into this crazy industry, they were able to meet people who wanted art, understand the marketplace, and then transform into an entirely different company. This is the story of how they began with an idea that didn't work, and pivoted into one that does.
How Venmo Co-Founder Iqram Magdon-Ismail Pays It Forward by Applying Past Wins to New Projects
September 26, 2018 07:04 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBSince Venmo took off, Magdon-Ismail has combined his passions with the lessons he learned about what made the payments company succeed. His new audio-sharing app, Ense, is in beta.
Dave Roberts: Pushing Through Adversity and Inspiring with Diversity, Dave Roberts: Managing to Build Character
September 25, 2018 17:45 - 22 minutes - 51.7 MBDave Roberts, Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, talks about how experiencing adversity sports help to build a stronger character, and how he relays this message to the next generation of athletes. Dave discusses how to deal with labels or rejection from others, and how to use them to fuel your success.
Kelly Lovell, Chad Atkinson and Ryan Kell
September 24, 2018 16:28 - 39 minutes - 38.4 MBStruggles and Strengths of the Connected Era: How can you achieve work/life balance in a digitized world? That smartphone in your pocket is often a mainline to work, enabling you to stay connected to the office whenever and wherever you are. The growing demand for employees to remain ‘always on’ presents unique challenges like impaired mental health and increased burn out. Millennial consultant, future of work policy advisor, and CEO of Lovell Corporation, Kelly Lovell, explains how business ...
How Comedian Nicole Arbour Thrived Despite Chronic Pain
September 24, 2018 07:02 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBMillions of people know Nicole Arbour as a comedian, actor, model, YouTube celebrity, and Instagram influencer—but until recently, she was afraid to reveal another side to her: Years ago, a car accident had left her with chronic, debilitating pain. She worried that if people knew, they wouldn’t want to work with her. Or, she feared, she’d become defined by her disability. But now she’s talking. This is the story of how Nicole learned to cope with the pain, surround herself with positivity, la...
The Star of Wicked on Broadway Quit Her Safe Wall Street Job to Pursue Her Passion. Here's How.
September 19, 2018 07:02 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBAt 27, Jessica Vosk took the ultimate leap of faith: She quit her Wall Street job to pursue her dream of acting full-time. Now, night after night, she stars as Elphaba in Wicked, the second highest-grossing Broadway show of all time. Vosk's path wasn't easy: On this episode of How Success Happens, she offers tips for using your “business brain” to ensure people want to work with you time and time again, motivating yourself even on your worst days and networking without feeling "fake."
“Sugar” Ray Leonard: The Heart of a Champion
September 18, 2018 13:55 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MB"Sugar" Ray Leonard, one of the greatest boxers of all time, opens up and shares how his approach to the sweet science helped him to beat talented opponents before they even stepped in the ring. Ray discusses the characteristics that made him such a phenomenal athlete, where he drew his inspiration, as well as his struggle to come to grips with abuse he experienced in childhood.
Scott Mautz and Shane Meeker
September 17, 2018 20:29 - 39 minutes - 38.5 MBLearn How to Battle Negative Self-Talk and Tell a Better Business Story: Is your mind a broken record of negative self-talk? Free yourself from the toxic cycle. CEO of Profound Performance and author of “Find the Fire”, Scott Mautz, urges listeners to develop mental toughness, become their own champion, and battle back against low self-confidence with his simple and effective tips. Plus, find out what common hiring mistake could be holding your company back. Next, corporate storyteller, keyno...
The Difference Between "Any Sales" And "The Right Sales"
September 17, 2018 07:01 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBWhen Jean Thompson stepped in to save Seattle Chocolate Company, she slammed the gas on a rapid expansion -- selling into stores nationwide, and locking in enormous private-label businesses. It seemed like the solution... until her company was rocked by financial instability, and she discovered that not all sales are good sales. In this episode, we understand what was wrong with Thompson's expansion strategy, and how she came to finally understand what the right kind of sale looks like.
The Secrets of Managing Stress and Forging Strong Relationships From a Professional Bridesmaid
September 12, 2018 07:01 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBJen Glantz launched her business Bridesmaid for Hire with a Craigslist post. Today, the writer and career coach helps people get through the most pressure-filled days of their lives -- and has learned a lot about finding opportunities in unexpected places.
Barry Meguiar
September 11, 2018 15:17 - 39 minutes - 38.4 MBBarry Meguiar Calls for Revival of Faith in Business: Do business and religion mix? Although the topic may be taboo for some, many business leaders weave faith into the bedrock of their business, letting God inspire everything from corporate culture to client communications. We go deep on this complex and nuanced topic with Alan Taylor's personal mentor, President of Meguiar's, and Founder of Revival Outside the Walls, Barry Meguiar. From dire health scares to nearly losing the family busine...
Dan Patrick: Empowering the Next Generation of Sportscasters
September 11, 2018 13:42 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MBDan Patrick, one of the biggest names in sports broadcasting and host of the Dan Patrick Show, talks about his winding path to ESPN, how he dealt with rejection as a young man, and how he and Full Sail University have created a program to provide the next generation of sportscasters with tools to compete in the media industry.
Marie White and Chester Elton
September 10, 2018 21:06 - 39 minutes - 38.4 MBTransform Your Life from Barely Surviving to Boldly Thriving: How do you move forward when you’re living a nightmare? "Most of the people who end up very successful are people who have gone through something very hard,” says Marie White, award-winning author of ‘Strength for Parents of Missing Children’ and Director of Publishing for Zamiz Press. Marie stumbled upon the transformative and healing power of branding after her young daughter was abducted as a toddler. Focusing her effort on buil...
How Malcolm Gladwell Solves Problems
September 10, 2018 07:04 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBWhen you think of Malcolm Gladwell, you surely think of something: an author, a journalist, a podcaster, a speaker. But Gladwell doesn't. "Self-conceptions are dangerously limiting," he says. If he defines himself as any one thing, he believes, he'll shut out opportunities he didn't even know existed. In this conversation with Gladwell, he explains how he approaches problem solving -- by being a hard-to-define outsider.
How This Warby Parker and Casper Alum Ended up 'Accidentally' Raising a Seed Round
September 05, 2018 07:01 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBAway co-founder Steph Korey didn't see herself becoming an entrepreneur. Her luggage company just raised $50 million in Series C funding.
Brian Cook & Bedros Keuilian
September 04, 2018 13:47 - 39 minutes - 16 MBTwo Fitness Industry Leaders Talk Business, Leadership, and Life: How do you create a scalable business model from the ground up? Brian Cook spent over a decade in the body transformation business, launching over 50 personal training studios and honing his scientifically-proven exercise programs. With extensive R&D under his belt, Brian launched Get In Shape For Women, a fitness franchise catering to an exclusively female clientele. Brian explains how he’s systematized personal training and ...
Ming Tsai: Brilliantly Dishing on Being a Chef
September 04, 2018 07:01 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBMing Tsai, Emmy-winning chef, sits down with David Meltzer to share his thoughts on building the skills to be a successful restaurateur and chef, how his squash career impacted his life, and the role that mentors have played in shaping him.
Niurka & Eric Wold
September 03, 2018 16:20 - 39 minutes - 38.5 MBExpand Your Horizons with a Fresh Outlook and Cutting-Edge Tech: Tap into your inner power, break through self-limiting beliefs, and align your business with your core vision – it all starts with better communication. "You don't describe what you see; you see what you describe," says transformational leader, master trainer, creator of SUPREME INFLUENCE, and CEO and Founder of Niurka, Inc. Niurka explains how language shapes reality before revealing the root cause of ‘roller coaster results’. ...
Why It Took Dunkin' Donuts 10 Years to Build the Perfect New Cup
September 03, 2018 07:01 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBSometimes, the simplest ideas turn out to be the hardest. That was the case at Dunkin' Donuts, where the company wanted to eliminate its Styrofoam cups and replace them with something more environmentally friendly. They thought it would be easy -- but the change took 10 years, countless prototyes, meetings with competitors, and a deep study of how people hold cups. This is the inside story of that quest, and how Dunkin' finally got it right.
How to Build a One-Person Million-Dollar Business
August 29, 2018 07:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBAuthor and business journalist Elaine Pofeldt discusses how solo entrepreneurs can break $1 million in revenue before they hire a single employee.
Drew Manning & Brandon Steiner
August 28, 2018 14:00 - 39 minutes - 38.5 MBTransformative Lessons on Empathy, Perseverance and Gratitude: If you want to connect with your clients, you need to walk in their shoes to fully understand their pain points. Health and wellness coach and host of A&E’s "Fit to Fat to Fit", Drew Manning, endured a radical body transformation, gaining 75 lbs. in six months. The lifelong fitness nut and personal trainer came to a humbling revelation, "No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care." Empathy became Drew’s most...
Paul Rodriguez: The Obsessively Curious Skater
August 28, 2018 07:01 - 21 minutes - 48.3 MBPaul Rodriguez, stud skateboarder, actor, and entrepreneur, chats with David Meltzer about the numerous lessons he’s learned while creating businesses, both inside and outside of the skateboarding world.
The New Product Doesn't Work. Do We Scrap It?
August 27, 2018 07:01 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBIf you've watched a commercial or movie recently, you've likely seen Score a Score's work: It connects the biggest studios with musicians to compose original music. But for many years, its founder refused to think of his company as a music company. He wanted it to be known a *tech* company -- and this led him to build a very tech-focused product for his clients, with lots of whiz-bang. He spent many, many years, and at least $120,000, trying to make work. But it ultimately didn’t. And it forc...
Billionaire Ray Dalio Reveals The Secrets to His Success
August 22, 2018 07:01 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBRay Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund firm, discusses his best-selling book, Principles. He shares how he built a multi-billion dollar company based on his life principles, and how to create your own.
Martellus Bennett: Champion of Imagination
August 21, 2018 07:03 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MBMartellus Bennett, Super Bowl Champion and Creative Director of Awesomeness for the Imagination Agency, shares with David Meltzer his approach to making dreams into reality, and how he works to inspire the next generation to catch their dreams.
Should Entrepreneurs Lie? (And How A Lie Saved Stonyfield Farm)
August 20, 2018 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBHere at Entrepreneur magazine, we hear a lot of stories about how entrepreneurs founded their companies. Many tend to follow a similar format. Someone has an idea. They take a bold risk to make it a reality, often sacrificing a fair amount of time, money, and relationships in the process. They become incredibly resourceful. They outsmart their competition. And at some point... they lie. It's so common to hear about an entrepreneur's lie -- to win over a first client, say, or to bring in resou...
Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Reveals Why You Should Rethink What It Means to Be a Great Mentor
August 15, 2018 07:01 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBThe serial entrepreneur's next act is helping new entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground. He reveals the advice he won't be giving them.
Anthony Lynn: Running Back Who Pays it Forward
August 14, 2018 07:02 - 18 minutes - 42.5 MBAnthony Lynn, Head Coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, talks about his approach to coaching an NFL team, how to deal with social media distractions, and the legacy he wants to leave in football and in life.
Scott Duffy, Justin Colby & Karen Velkey
August 13, 2018 23:17 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBContinued Education Predicts Success for Entrepreneurs: What is the secret to success? Entrepreneur Top 10 Keynote Speaker and Founder of SD Media Holdings, Scott Duffy, thinks he’s found the answer – be obsessed with learning. In his new book, “Breakthrough: How to Harness the Aha! Moments That Spark Success”, Scott offers a step-by-step guide for bringing a product to market, scaling up, and positioning your business for sale. Scott shares a revelation he gleaned from “Elevator Pitch” host...
Marc Toland & Luke Schneider
August 13, 2018 18:17 - 39 minutes - 38.5 MBLet Your Passion Fuel Fearless Innovation: Do you have an innovative idea that will disrupt an entire industry? Going head-to-head with established brands and product archetypes can feel like a David vs. Goliath undertaking, but with great adversity comes high reward. Marc Toland, Founder and CEO of Safer Alarms, Inc., was inspired to reimagine fire protection systems after tragedy struck close to home. In a business where product performance is a matter of life and death, every design detai...
How Tony Hawk Learned To Protect His Brand
August 10, 2018 21:18 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBIf you know one skateboarder, it's Tony Hawk. That's not by accident: Tony Hawk is a branding genius. But he didn't start out that way. He began with a lot of branding slips and falls. In this episode, Tony explains how he learned to protect his brand—and how every entrepreneur can too.
Why This Chef Quit His Job at a Top Restaurant to Work in School Cafeterias
August 08, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBDan Giusti discusses why he left what he calls his "dream job" of executive chef at Copenhagen's Noma to start Brigaid, a business which places chefs in public school cafeterias.
Metta World Peace: Combating Hate with Peace
August 07, 2018 16:52 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBMetta World Peace, former NBA star turned entrepreneur, sits down with David Meltzer to share his thoughts on empowering the next generation to come together and rebuild, as well as how to deal with the negative perceptions of others.
Bob McKnight, Steve Van Doren, Fernando Aguerre & Wing Lam
August 06, 2018 21:40 - 39 minutes - 38.5 MB2018 VANS US Open of Surfing and Surfing Walk of Fame: Alan is broadcasting from Huntington Beach, California for the 25th Anniversary of the Surfing Walk of Fame and 2018 Vans US Open of Surfing. We hear from industry icons who shaped surf culture from the beach to the boardroom. First in the hot seat is Bob McKnight, Co-founder of Quiksilver. After acquiring the Quiksilver license in 1976, Bob began selling boardshorts out of the back of his Volkswagen van to local shops along the west coas...
Why This CEO Fired Himself
August 06, 2018 07:01 - 17 minutes - 16 MBWhen Matt Bodnar became CEO of Fresh Technologies, he took over a failing company and saved it from disaster. That felt great. Then he hit a wall: He couldn’t seem to get this company to grow, or to fix its internal culture. He began suffering from self-doubt. He’d always wanted to be a CEO, and he initially seemed good at it, but now here he was… failing! After a lot of soul-searching, Matt came to an important realization: He needed to identify what he was good at, and then use those streng...
How Entrepreneur Jennifer Openshaw Is Helping Teen Girls Find Success -- Early.
August 01, 2018 07:01 - 18 minutes - 25 MBJennifer Ann Openshaw is an American financial innovator, author, and commentator. She is perhaps best known for starting Women’s Financial Network – the first online financial firm created for women and a trendsetter in the financial industry. Her new venture, 'Girls With Impact' offers young women entrepreneurs, grades 9-12, a digital education on business plans, funding, the art of pitching and more.
Randy Garn, Nick Nanton, Howard Getson & Mike Koenigs
July 31, 2018 20:22 - 39 minutes - 38.5 MBBecome the Greatest Expression of Your True Potential: For this special edition of Entrepreneur Weekly, Alan is broadcasting from Steamboat Bay, Alaska with co-host, Randy Garn, CMO of Skipio. Our first guest is a master relationship builder and the founder of Genius Network, an invitation-only networking group of elite entrepreneurs. Joe Polish has gathered 24 game-changing industry leaders on a remote island to swap fish tales, make connections, and hone the art of reciprocity. From a rock...