Lavahot Entrepreneur Podcast - Business, Marketing, and Personal Development

Carney Freyfogle, CEO of CR3 American Exteriors, returns to the Lava Hot Podcast with a powerful story of transformation and growth. Since his last appearance, CR3 has evolved from a fledgling franchisor with six locations to a thriving enterprise with 15-16 active locations across 14 states, earning recognition as #65 on Entrepreneur's list of top new and emerging franchises. Behind this suc...

Ever wonder how a teenage sales enthusiast can evolve into a successful entrepreneur? That's the transformation Shaheen Mazloom of Versa Business Systems shares with us, detailing his early days of garage sales to becoming a standout at Verizon, eventually leading to his own business venture. Shaheen's tale is more than just a story of ambition; it's a masterclass in the universalit...

Discover the transformative power of podcasting with DJ KP, whose metamorphosis from local DJ to podcast host unveils the secret ingredient to amplifying your career. In our candid conversation, Kevin Palmer, aka DJ KP, takes us through his enthralling journey and the pivotal role his show 'Studio 2 with DJ KP' played in elevating his visibility. Uncover his seasoned insights on leveragi...

In this scorching episode of the Lavahot Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of real estate with a true industry titan, Barry Zeigler. Join us as we uncover the secrets to his remarkable journey from a realtor to a successful real estate investor. Barry's company, ZCorp Property Consultants, LLC, has been blazing a trail since its start in 2012. With a staggering portfolio of nearl...

Unlock the secrets to scaling your home service company with the expertise of Mike Claudio from WinRate Consulting and ProfitPanda. This episode is a goldmine of strategies for anyone looking to bridge the gap between marketing and growth. We'll explore Mike's guerrilla marketing roots and how they've shaped his advisory prowess, helping businesses combat the common challenges that...

Have you ever stopped to think about what your money habits are and how they impact your debt situation? Well, we have someone who has not only thought about it but has also journeyed from debt to financial freedom and is now guiding others on the same path. Join us as we share an enlightening conversation with the financial coach and host of the Debt-Free Dad podcast, Brad Nelson.  In the first p...

Imagine navigating the rapids of entrepreneurship with the founder of the successful company, MyCore. That's what we're doing with my old friend Nathan Bourne, who's back on the Lavahot Podcast after a thrilling five-year journey. His insights on tripling their client base and revenue and overcoming hurdles like cash flow issues and overstaffing are pure gold for anyone grappling wi...

In this episode of the Lavahot Podcast, join your host, Joseph Connell, as he welcomes a special guest who's making waves in the world of personal development and podcasting: Luke Schlabach. Luke is no stranger to the world of self-improvement, having served as a 10x coach alongside Grant Cardone.  Luke is the mastermind behind "The Dating Files Podcast," a captivating show that&apo...

Step into the world of entrepreneurs Mike and Bo, two best friends who have successfully built an empire of 32 businesses and 120 commercial real estate properties across multiple states. This episode will guide you through their journey, from the highs and lows to the secrets behind their success. This riveting dialogue is packed with unforgettable anecdotes, as well as practical advice for anyon...

Welcome to the Lavahot Podcast with your host, Joseph Connell Jr. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, mindset, and goal-setting as we explore the inspiring journey of Carnie, a fourth-generation contractor turned successful franchise owner. Get ready to learn how to scale your business and tap into your full potential as we discuss the untapped market in home exterior...

Join us on the Lavahot Podcast as we dive into the captivating story of Albert Shakhnazarov, an immigrant turned extraordinary entrepreneur. From arriving in the United States with no language skills or connections to becoming the Founder and CEO of Axe Elite, Albert's journey is one of resilience, determination, and unmatched success. Tune in to discover how he overcame obstacles, disrupted...

Join host Joseph Connell Jr. on the Lavahot Podcast as he sits down with Justin Roethlingshoefer, a renowned performance coach who takes a holistic approach to health and performance. Discover Justin's core philosophy of integrating physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health to achieve optimal performance. Learn how he revolutionized player treatment in the NHL and founded Own It Coach...

Join host Joseph Connell Jr. on the Lavahot Podcast as he sits down with Ryan Shank, founder and CEO of Cameo Ventures and current founder of ShareWillow, to discuss building successful startups, investment strategies, and valuable lessons learned. Ryan shares his insights on how he learned to add value to companies, drawing from his experience as COO of mHelpDesk and founder of PhoneWagon. He dis...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Tomas Keenan. An accomplished business coach and the founder of Step It Up Academy. Tomas shares his experience co-founding a GPS Tracking and Dashboard Camera installation company to growing to a 7-figure business before transitioning to coaching other successful business owners and entrepreneurs. Tomas discusses the importance of daily progr...

Welcome to today's episode. We have a special guest with us today, Michael Lehrhaupt , who is a leader in the financial and retirement planning field. Michael and his wife  Laura have helped their clients protect close to $200 million of client assets by using their No Market Risk Strategy, which focuses on participating in market gains without market risk.  During our conversation, Michael s...

Welcome to the Lavahot Podcast, hosted by Joseph Connell. In this episode, Joseph invites blockchain business consultant Jacob Mendez, to discuss Web3 technology. Joseph admits his limited knowledge on the subject and turns to Jacob, who has been involved in the Web3 space since his time working for Parler, now renamed Parliament Technology. He shares his background as an ex-law enforcement office...

In this podcast, we dive deep into the life and business success of Carlos Salguero, a renowned world-class businessman, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and mentor. Carlos has an impressive track record of success, having moved from 0 to 1,000 units in just 12 months and increasing the value of one of his properties by $7,000,000 in only six months. Carlos is the Founder of NetDirect Distribut...

In this episode, we speak with Daniel, a strategic performance advisor owner of Elite Performance Company, He has helped numerous business owners improve their productivity, sales, and growth plan. With years of experience in the industry, Daniel has a unique approach to business growth that involves implementing innovative, customized, and strategic checklists into your business, so you don'...

Welcome to this episode of Unlocking Your Inner Gifts: A Journey to Holistic Living with Karen Louise.  In this episode, Karen tells how her life took a sudden turn three and a half years ago when the universe showed her that she was living a misaligned life. She had to make many huge changes, which leads us to the present. Karen now helps to empower others to overcome their limiting beliefs, heal...

In this episode of the Lavahot Podcast host Joseph Connell interviews a special guest Marian Esanu. Who arrived in the US in 2012 with just $500 and his wife Cosmina by his side. Although he encountered numerous obstacles, he remained dedicated and persevered, ultimately becoming a highly respected and trusted entrepreneur in the online space. He specializes in assisting service-based business own...

Today's guest on the show is Cristian Voinea. He is an expert in topics crucial for local to mid-size companies or businesses, such as time management, sales, and scaling. Joe is passionate about helping local to mid-size companies balance their work-life and business aspects, and Cristian's expertise perfectly aligns with this goal. They will discuss these topics in-depth during the sho...

Have you ever considered that you have the next big tech idea? Our guest today is on a mission to build, scale, and sell 10,000 tech companies in the next decade through his company and Project 10K. He has partnered with top names in digital marketing and the influencer industry. Jared Yellin is the founder of Synduit , a virtual marketing department for small business owners. It's the simple...

I love having guests on my show who are either in the marketing space or have something that applies to marketing, and today he’s excited to talk to Neal Robert Anderson , who is a husband, father, tech founder, micro cottage community developer, and bestselling author, coming to us from Raleigh, North Carolina. Neal has a unique app that is about to launch, which allows individuals to search for...

I connected to today’s guest in one way, shape, or form through my wife, who stumbled across her through the 10x community. I'm really glad that we brought her on to the show for the listeners to learn some of the things I've been able to learn from her. Dani Apgar has a diverse background in digital sales and has worked with companies helping them with sales, training, leadership develo...

On the surface, TikTok is more of a platform for amusing lip-sync videos than it is for showcasing goods and services. On the other hand, there is a ton of opportunity for startups and small companies to use TikTok to connect with their audience uniquely and entertainingly. Over 90% of firms spend yearly on social media marketing, particularly digital TikTok marketing. For all the right reasons, T...