ETOP Podcast with Richard Walsh

w/Nicolas Mendiharat the Palate Club creator

My guest Nicolas Mendiharat is the creator of the Palate Club, a wine selection app. Nicolas uses this incredible technology to help the consumer find the perfect wine for their specific taste. It's so much more than just another wine club as you'll hear in this fantastic interview. As entrepreneurs our job is to find a problem and create a solution for it and Nicolas has done just that! Palate Club on the web: www.palateclub.com Palate Club on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/palate-clu...

w/Charlene Walters

Charlene Walters, MBA, PhD  is an entrepreneurship coach, business and branding mentor, corporate trainer and author of Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur. She serves as a mentor on Entrepreneur magazine’s “Ask an Expert” forum and through her own consulting business (Charlene Walters, MBA, PhD, LLC), is featured among other CEOs, influencers and celebrities on the BAM Network and was recently selected as one of 150 Marketers to Follow by Rubicly. Charlene also developed a digital entrepreneursh...

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w/Dawn Sizer 3rd Element Consulting

My guest Dawn Sizer of 3rd Element Consulting is the go to IT/tech expert with 25 years in the industry. Every business has IT and tech requirements at some level. In this interview Dawn breaks down the top mistakes that most businesses make when establishing their IT and tech systems. Dawn is able to also share this in a simple and  understandable way so even us with minimal knowledge and experience of the industry, get it.  Dawn’s career in Tech started in 1995 and culminated in 2005 wit...

w/EA Csolkovits Founder Givers University

A magnificent conversation on the power of giving and how it can 3x your profit in your business. My guest EA Csolkovits founder of the Givers University explains in detail how specifically works. You'll find both him and his viewpoints fascinating. Do Your 7-Question Quiz & Get Your FREE Assessment, & Your FREE usable downloads from GIVERSuniversity.com Quiz Title: “What Is Your GIVERS & Takers Awareness IQ?” Go to this url to do your quiz: www.giversuniversity.info You can do the quiz ...

w/Josh Patrick Entrepreneur, Author, Thinking Partner

My guest Josh Patrick, is a no nonsense entrepreneur, business coach and wealth management planner all in one. With over 40 years  in business he brings a ton of experience and know how to the table. We hit on some great points in our conversation. Everything from core values to building your business to sell and how to do it. About Josh: My main focus in life is helping private business owners create extraordinary value with their businesses and lives. I help create great outcomes using li...

w/Steve Dale Author The Profitable Contractor

Steve Dale is a contractor, entrepreneur, and author who has run a residential remodeling business for thirteen years.  He graduated from Lewis-Clark State College with a business degree and is a certified Pumpkin Plan Strategy coach.  Steve combines a strong business foundation with an insider's understanding of what is takes to run a successful remodeling company.  He transformed his own business using these skills, which fueled his passion for helping other contractors learn how to run a ...

W/Jeff McCausland Diamond 6 Leadership

An absolutely stellar conversation with my guest Jeff McCausland of Diamond 6 Leadership on the topic of leadership. His ability to connect historic battles and those that played pivotal roles in them to todays business world and it's leadership is simply astounding. Truly a riveting  conversation I know you'll enjoy as much as I did. Dr. Jeffrey D. McCausland  Diamond6 Leadership & Strategy, LLC  Since 2000, both domestic and internationally, Dr. McCausland has conducted numerous executi...

w/Jan Cavelle Entrepreneur/Author Scale For Success

My Guest, all the way from Southern England is Jan Cavelle an entrepreneur with decades of experience in growing and scaling businesses. From her first venture that started from her kitchen table to multi million dollar enterprises, Jan shares the struggles along with the right and wrong ways of making it a truly successful business. She has a new book out called Scaling For Success that we also talk about in this episode. Jan is an entrepreneur from the UK who has a few decades of running ...

w/Terry Rich Entrepreneur/Author/Speaker

My guest Terry Rich is a man of many accomplishments one of which is being a true innovator in business. We discuss the power of innovation in business and how he, regardless of the industry, used innovation to create unique & profitable businesses. Terry is an energetic speaker and we had a tremendous conversation. Terry Rich is a successful CEO and President of 25 years who loves to engage and entertain audiences across the globe.   Oh, and he led the team that busted the largest lottery ...

w/Alex Minor Video Marketing Strategist

My guest Alex Minor is both a filmmaker and video marketing strategist with  a unique approach to his craft. In this episode we discuss the multiple uses for video marketing in your business and how he is able to tell your business story in a way that connects with the consumer in powerful ways so often overlooked by the merely, technically talented. You'll gain some true gold insight into how to maximize your video content and creation with a true professional like Alex. BIO: Alex Minor i...

W/ Jason Benham -the Benham Brothers

In this Epic 100th episode my guest Jason Benham, The Benham brothers, shares Leadership advice in the pursuit of building your business with financial and time freedom as your ultimate goal. Jason drops pure gold tactics and advice on how they achieved it and how biblical principles are the foundation to all of their success. Managing 12 businesses and being both speakers and authors (six books) can be a challenge to maintain the true work-life balance so many seek.  You'll love this conver...

w/Travis Rosbach founder Hydro Flask

This a fantastic conversation with my guest Travis Rosbach, founder of Hydro Flask, now a billion dollar company and his many accomplishments outside of HF. You'll hear a true action taking entrepreneur and how breaking the normal "rules" for accomplishment enabled him to do what for most would take multiple lifetimes. I loved this conversation and you will too! Capt. Rosbach has spent the last thirty years studying his entrepreneurial skills. Throughout the previous ten years, Mr. Rosbach ...

w/Carlotta Thompson National Tax Strategist

My Guest Carlotta Thompson of Carlotta Thompson and Associates discusses tax strategy and the massive benefits to small businesses when a comprehensive tax strategy is in place. She also mentioned an interesting point that the company you're working with should mirror your growth goals as a business. If you are striving to be a 100 million dollar company so should those you partner with to provide service for you. Carlotta Thompson is not your average accountant. For seven years, Carlotta s...

W/Inventor Rob Kessler-Million Dollar Collar

What a great interview with my guest Rob Kessler, inventor of the million dollar collar. We go through all the steps it took him from concept to distribution and so much more, including life balance and freedom. You'll truly enjoy this interview! Rob Kessler is the inventor and co-founder of Million Dollar Collar, a relatively simple solution to an often overlooked problem which became glaringly obvious after viewing his wedding photos.  He experienced extreme frustration from tugging at hi...

w/Terry Hale commercial real estate trainer/wealth builder

This was a high energy and tremendous interview with my guest Terry Hale. You will pick up some amazing insights in commercial real estate and it's opportunities along with this select niche Terry has created.  In ETOP Academy we are always speaking on developing passive income to replace your business income and Terry drops some pure gold on achieving just that.  BIO Terry Hale is an author of educational curriculums, numerous trade and business magazine articles, and has presented live s...

w/Manny Wolfe

My Guest Manny Wolfe shares some real and raw truth about marketing your business and dispels the myths and  regurgitated nonsense that gets businesses nowhere in their marketing efforts. You'll enjoy this casual yet insightful conversation with plenty of do's and don'ts to take away for your own marketing efforts. Manny is a testament to what can be achieved with the power of self-belief. Once a homeless drug addict, who went on to serve time behind bars, Manny managed to transform his lif...

w/Stacey Ruth Founder- Unstoppable Leader

My guest Stacey Ruth from Inside Out Marketing shares the need for basic foundations even prior to creating a marketing strategy. I think you'll be amazed what is truly required to develop a long term high delivering marketing strategy. Stacey has the creds to back up what she is teaching too as you can see in her bio below. I will say that I'm in complete agreement on this too. You'll gain a ton of great insight into how to not only develop your marketing, but your business as well. Stacey...

w/Molly Ann Luna Online Business Strategist

My Guest Molly Ann Luna dives in deep with me regarding building an online business and how experts are taking their knowledge and expertise and turning it into profit in the digital space. If you've considered building an online course or full blown business online this episode is for you! Molly Ann Luna is a US Army veteran and former financial advisor who kicked corporate to the curb to pursue a more prosperous life. She successfully took her first business fo $0-six figures in just unde...

w/Author Matthew Turner Beyond the Pale

Author Matthew Turner shares his latest trilogy work called Beyond the Pale a fable about escaping the hustle and finding yourself.  We discover a new definition of hustle and how it affects our lives on a daily basis. A big takeaway was "Commit to less, focus on more."  Success is defined differently to most people depending on the season of their life and the experience they have. Matthew explains this brilliantly in this thoughtful interview that I believe you will truly enjoy hearing.  ...

w/Terry Begue Author Attract & Keep Customers For Life

My guest Terry Begue - 43 year painting contractor and author of Attract and Keep Customers for Life, Shares his insights into how he grew his painting business from being an 18 year old know nothing kid into a powerhouse and sustainable business. His approach to the customer experience, team building and niche approach has enabled him to continue to grow his business year after year, and for the last nine years has done it without ad spend.  He shares true gems on how he does it. You'll enj...

W/Intuition Expert Sunil Godse

This was a fascinating interview with Intuition Expert Sunil Godse. Sounds odd on the surface but after listening to Sunil you'll see the power of the intuition tool we all have. This isn't just mindset and fairy dust. It is based and backed with science and is certainly a tool you can use daily to run your business better. I encourage you to listen to this and follow Sunil at the links below. After making a series of bad decisions, with one leading to a friend being shot and killed, Sunil ...

w/Kevin O'Connor Serial Entrepreneur

Kevin O'Connor is my guest in this episode. Over the last 20 years Kevin has built and ran 13 businesses. He now is also working with businesses helping them have their business be an extension of their vision and values. We covered topics from business start up to living life to its fullest and avoiding mediocrity. Kevin brought deep insight to these topics and you'll enjoy hearing them. Kevin is an intuitive, connected, powerful and masculine life coach. He has a way of seeing the whole p...

w/Jeff Morrill- Author of Profit Wise

After creating multiple businesses that now generate over 100 million dollars annually Jeff has written a book called... Profit Wise, How to make more money by doing the right thing. Building the right business culture and improving the communities around his businesses is just part of what we talk about in this interview. Jeff has a fantastic ability to scale a business and still maintain humility and an ability to give back. About Jeff Morrill: Jeff Morrill co-founded Planet Subaru and bu...

w/Marianna Tuedor Organizational expert

My guest Marianna Tuedor is the founder of Harmony an organizing  service based company. We discussed the critical aspect of organization for the entrepreneur and how her company has filled that space. This woman is on a mission to help and effect as many people as she can with not only her organizational skills, but actually teaching the entrepreneur in a quick and simple way to adopt this philosophy to better their all around business and personal lives. Marianna Tuedor: With a background ...

w/Marianna Teudor Organizational expert

My guest Marianna Teudor is the founder of Harmony an organizing  service based company. We discussed the critical aspect of organization for the entrepreneur and how her company has filled that space. This woman is on a mission to help and effect as many people as she can with not only her organizational skills, but actually teaching the entrepreneur in a quick and simple way to adopt this philosophy to better their all around business and personal lives. Marianna Teudor: With a background ...

w/David Traugott Redwood United

My Guest David Traugott brings an amazing look at the for profit and non profit space and how they work together. We discuss how to properly bring the impact you desire to the world with both your for profit business and creating a non profit business.  As founder of Redwood United, David has created an outstanding program that teaches what he calls  "The 7 Roots of a thriving life". You'll get an entirely new perspective on non profits by looking through the business lens. If you've ever wo...

w/Bill Sciacca,Author,Entrepreneur,Professor

This was a high energy, engaging conversation with a man who has accomplished many things on multiple levels.  Bill has built successful businesses ranging from a chain of doughnut and ice cream franchises, to multiple businesses in the automotive/car care industry. He's been in higher education (mostly adjunct, but a full-time lecture at Penn State University for 12 years) for almost 40 years. He's the  author of 5 books, 2 on goal setting, 2 on leadership, and 1 on interpersonal communicat...

w/Real Estate "Master Investor" Adam A. Adams

My guest Adam A. Adams drops a TON of valuable multi unit investment knowledge in this episode. In the ETOP Academy we talk about real estate investing as part of an exit strategy and adam is one of the best in the business. Don't miss this episode and check out his bio below... Adam has been podcasting since 2017 and currently hosts the Apartment Investing Show. With hundreds of thousands of downloads Adam's podcasts are listened to around the world. His efforts to educate and inspire othe...

w/Mike Sarraille & George Randle - The Talent War

My Guests Mike Sarraille and George Randle are the authors of The Talent War... How special operations and great organizations win on talent. Utilizing their extensive years in service with the US military special operations teams they bring a unique look at winning with talent. We discuss the book in detail and I must say it is one of the finest books ever written on the subject of recruiting and training talent for business. I loved this interview and have also made the book required readi...

w/Joshua Peters Xfactor coach

My Guest Joshua Peters is the Xfactor Coach who harnesses neuroscience to transform negative states into positive states through the use of hypnosis. this was a fascinating look into a performance enhancing technique not many are familiar with. Altering negative states or mental blocks can break you free to grow your business and achieve next level things in your life. Often times we don't know what is holding us back we just know something is. Joshua breaks those barriers to get you quickly...

w/Eric Dickman Virtual CMO

My guest Eric Dickman has over 30 years in the marketing space. He is... The Virtual CMO. We discuss marketing on many levels and the need for a cohesive marketing plan. Everything from avatar development to long term strategies and the expectations for it all.  You will certainly pick up some great tips from this episode you can apply to your marketing efforts right now.

w/Tom Seaman Author and Overcomer

Guest, Tom Seaman is not only an author but a major overcomer of setbacks, physical disability and addiction. it's an incredible  story that has to be heard. From elite athlete to completely debilitated by Dystonia and gaining 150 pounds while relegated to live on his back on the floor for years, his journey back to health, wellness and inspiring others is amazing. Tom's Bio: Tom Seaman earned his bachelor’s degree in education and psychology in 1994, after which he partnered in private bus...

w/Tom Seaman Author, life coach and Overcomer

Guest, Tom Seaman is not only an author but a major overcomer of setbacks, physical disability and addiction. it's an incredible  story that has to be heard. From elite athlete to completely debilitated by Dystonia and gaining 150 pounds while relegated to live on his back on the floor for years, his journey back to health, wellness and inspiring others is amazing. Tom's Bio: Tom Seaman earned his bachelor’s degree in education and psychology in 1994, after which he partnered in private busi...

w/Ahron Glazer CMO Executive Marketing Solutions

A great, high energy conversation with my guest Ahron Glazer of Executive Marketing Solutions. We talk about branding on down to entrepreneurship and team building. I truly enjoyed this conversation and you will too. Ahron Glazer: I am an entrepreneurial self-starter. I build, train, and lead international marketing teams. - I bring to the teams I work with positive leadership, critical thinking, team building, professional development, and strategic planning. Although I'm a tech enthusiast...

w/Eric Dickmann Virtual CMO

My guest Eric Dickmann has over 30 years in the marketing space. He is... The Virtual CMO. We discuss marketing on many levels and the need for a cohesive marketing plan. Everything from avatar development to long term strategies and the expectations for it all.  You will certainly pick up some great tips from this episode you can apply to your marketing efforts right now.

w/NBA Coach Brett Gunning

About Brett Gunning Brett Gunning has spent the last 26 years coaching in College and the NBA. He began his career in 1994 as an assistant coach for Jay Wright at Hofstra University. Over the next seven seasons, he was a part of a staff that turned Hofstra into an American East powerhouse, posting a 72-22 (.766) record from 1998-2001. He was very instrumental in the development of the Pride players, as well as assisted with recruiting, scouting and film analysis. He then went on to spend s...

w/Stacy Raske the InFLOWential leader

Guest Stacy Raske delivers a powerful and well articulated interview on being a powerful and inFLOWential leader as she calls it, and what that means.  Stacy Raske is a #1 bestselling author, speaker, Iraq War Veteran, podcast host, international success coach and leadership mentor, and intuitive business consultant. She has spent the past six years leaning into and learning from her trauma and addiction recovery journey to deeply understand the role of beliefs, boundaries, and balance in o...

w/Author/Publisher/Entrepreneur Stacy Padula

Guest, Stacy Padula was a talented young writer who turned her passion into entrepreneurship by creating not just multiple Christian based book series but also a tutoring company, publishing company and a not for profit company focused on animal rescue. It's an impressive journey that will inspire you and those that are still in their teens to accomplish great things regardless of age or position. Her bio below does full justice to her accomplishments. I was thrilled to have the opportunity ...

w/permanent transformation/fitness coach Lance Caron

My guest Lance Caron is known as the permanent transformation coach and for good reason. His fitness approach challenges all the standards that result in only temporary weight  loss and change. You'll have a complete understanding after listening to this episode with Lance. I think you'll be astounded at the intellectual depth and understanding Lance gives to this subject. With over 15 years in the industry coaching others, Lance has the track record of a true professional and you'll hear th...

Kathleen Johnson the Business Owners Yoda

Kathleen Johnson has a way of seeing things in businesses that are often missed by their owners. she specializes in freeing up the bottlenecks that prevent growth and freedom for the business and it's owners. A great exchange of ideas in this conversation I think you'll thoroughly enjoy. Who are you not to shine?  Who am I not to?  About sections often tell the ‘why’ one is qualified or captivating enough to support you and your goals to fruition. How they will be the best one to take YOU...

Janis Isaman Movement Specialist pt 2

This is part two with Janis Isaman Movement specialist where we get into the "how to's" of movement and fitness. This is an important interview that will help even the most sedentary individuals get moving and build sustainability in their health and fitness. We even discuss choosing the right coach to help you and the criteria involved and it may surprise you what that is.  It's always a pleasure discussing fitness with Janis and showing others how to utilize movement and overall fitness to...

w/Entrepreneur Philosopher Sid Mohasseb

Sid is a published author, serial entrepreneur, venture investor,  university professor, board member, business thought leader and public speaker. From a very young age, Sid learned not to leave change to chance.  ​      At 7 he learned to be self-sufficient in treating the genetic blood disorder (Hemophilia) he suffered from. At 14, he learned to balance intellect and humility and published his first book of poetry. At 16 he convinced his parents that his future must be shaped in Americ...

w/ The Coaches Coach Wayne Sutton

Wayne is known as the Coach of Coaches! He’s an internet marketer, trainer of life coaches, and has helped people from all over the world reach their goals and dreams!    The cool thing about Wayne Sutton is that he lives and breathes his philosophy of ‘dream life’ coaching and strategies. And it’s not about doing that in a way that other people say is right or proper; it’s about being 100% authentic to who he really is. That’s where true happiness happens, and that’s what Wayne Sutton wan...

W/Ultimate Performance Expert Shane Borza

As an expert in Psychological and Physical Fitness, Shane Borza specializes in creating breakthroughs to Ultimate Performance. By addressing both Mind and Body, he helps people make lasting change and live Ultimately. A lifelong mountain athlete and creator, he has travelled the world learning how to be the best climber, filmmaker, writer, husband, and person possible.Shane offers a variety of services, depending on the dynamic or client needs and is available for Coaching, Mentoring, and Co...

w/ Fitness Expert Marc Zalmanoff

Marc Zalmanoff discusses fitness, nutrition and leadership and how they all fit together for top performance in your business. With 18 years in the fitness field, Marc drops some outstanding wisdom in this episode! Marc "The Fitness Ninja" Zalmanoff currently owns and operates Marc Z Fitness & Nutrition in Frisco, TX.  Since 2003, he has been providing highly effective workouts and nutrition guidance to willing (and unwilling) participants. Specializing in personal training and small group...

w/Jeff Banman Calm the Chaos Expert

If you've ever had a high level of chaos to deal with (and as business owners who hasn't?) This episode will help you tremendously. Jeff Banman is master of "Calm the Chaos" He has tremendous experience in some of the most demanding and dangerous occupations from the fire service to counter terrorism and he shares how to bring calm to virtually any situation. These are critical tools for the entrepreneur and you get access to some of them in this episode! For 30 years I have operated with, ...

w/Carol Boston Transformational leadership coach

Carol Boston of Carol boston Coaching is a former collegiate and professional athlete. She spent 27 years in the corporate sales arena and has now brought that experience and expertise to business owners to improve their business and create clarity in what they do to increase profit and income. Carol gives us tremendous wisdom in this episode on achieving goals and becoming the best you. By combining her experiences as a professional athlete and a national corporate sales trainer she brings ...

w/Mental Health Comedian Frank King

My guest Frank King is the Mental Health Comedian. With Multiple TedX talks to his credit Frank shares his story in a way that brings down barriers to address the reality of suicidal tendencies and thoughts that many people suffer from and with.  Frank lives with major depressive disorder and chronic suicidal ideations. His mission is to help others discover and manage similar situations with the use of comedy to open the discussion and show people they are not alone. This discussion brought...

w/Steve Klein & Relentless Performance

Steve A Klein brings Decades of experience in helping people and companies improve their sales teams and company culture. We discuss the need for this and it's practicle application. A pleasure interviewing this depth of knowledge and experience. HELPING LEADERS & ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOP RELENTLESS MINDSETS & ACTIONS TO UNLOCK MEANINGFUL RESULTS Steve helps organizations that are frustrated with their level of focus or progress and leaders who want to inspire their teams to achieve consisten...