21st Century Entrepreneurship

Decisions are about change. To make effective decisions, you need to understand how change works. Change can happen at different levels, from small improvements to big paradigm shifts. Change happens at different speeds, too - some changes are immediate while others take longer to manifest. There are different types of changes, too. Some changes are pre-determined by what will bring joy, pleasure,...

Corey is a proven entrepreneur with a focus on security and innovation. He has a people-centric approach to life and leadership, which has led to success in his 25 years in the security industry. In this episode, we'll be discussing the importance of cybersecurity and how it can help protect your business from data breaches. We'll also be talking about the different types of security mea...

Charlotte is an entrepreneur and the Managing Partner of Johns Creek Capital – an investment managing company that focuses on mobile home park investments, with a total investor subscription amount of over $4.2M. Numbers-wise, they currently have 20 park investments, and Charlotte herself has also created over $500k in asset value in the past 12 months. Charlotte really comes from humble beginning...

RT Custer is a leading figure in the watch industry, with his company Vortic Watch Company rapidly expanding. Vortic Watch Company is a luxury wristwatch engineering & manufacturing company in Colorado. Pairing classic watchmaking techniques and traditions with innovative, modern technology using gorgeous, antique, American-made pocket watch movements to create bespoke wristwatches. He is also...

Drew is the co-founder of Fiat Growth, a growth marketing consultancy that specializes in Fintech. He's passionate about Fintech because he believes that everyone deserves access to financial services that simplify life and help build wealth. However, he recognizes that the current acquisition funnel for Fintech companies is too complicated. That's why he and his team are dedicated to he...

Pete is the Co-Founder and CEO of Punchlist, an annotation platform that allows teams to give each other feedback directly on graphics, images, websites, and pdfs. The 2-year-old startup has 14,000+ paying users in 39 countries, including companies like Shopify and Subway. Pete has also raised $2M and previously graduated from Techstars Atlanta in 2022. Pete worked as a designer and project manage...

Prof. Dr Martha Dunagin Saunders has served as an academic and university leader for over 30 years. She is an expert in public relations and crisis communication and has won multiple awards. As the President of the University of West Florida, Saunders established the UWF Innovation Institute, Center for Cybersecurity, and the Office of Equity and Diversity. She also oversaw the reorganisation of t...

Douglas Coles' new book The Sales MBA focuses on the mindset angle of sales, which is often less talked about but more important for top performers. Contrary to many predictions, there is a growing demand for highly skilled sales jobs in the modern economy. Whether you're a salesperson or a knowledge worker, knowing how to influence corporate buyers has become a critical skill. But most...

Jason Scott used to think he knew everything and that he was the only one who could do things right. However, he has since realized that this is not the case. He has learned to be curious about possibilities, to seek feedback, and to serve others first. As a result, he rarely encounters obstacles anymore. Jason's experience highlights the importance of learning from others and being open to n...

Mark Drager is the founder of Phanta Media, a branding and creative agency. He is also the host of "We Do Hard Things", a podcast where he interviews business leaders about their challenges and successes. Mark has a deep understanding of what it takes to build something extraordinary and is passionate about helping others close the gap between perception and truth. He is a true champion...

Lizzie Horvitz is the CEO of Finch, a platform that rates products based on sustainability. The Finch platform takes in data from over 200,000 sources to provide accurate ratings for products and uses machine learning to ingest a bunch of attributes and then for each product will give a score based from one to 10. The Finch extension works on your browser and provides recommendations for products...

In this interview, William Gammon shares his insights on what it takes to be a successful leader in today's business world. He discusses the importance of setting clear goals and having a plan to achieve them, as well as the importance of mentoring and coaching others. Gammon also provides advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to take their businesses to the next...

In this episode, we speak with Rick West from Field Agent. Field Agent's on-demand, the retail-success platform lets you audit stores, drive trial, and connect with shoppers instantly. He tells us all about the app and how it helps businesses with product photography and pricing information. We also learn how the company is helping brands and consumers alike by providing a one-stop solution f...

Liam discusses the difference between successful and unsuccessful remote teams in this podcast interview. He shares his insights on what makes a remote team successful and how you can use this information to improve your own team's performance. This is a must-listen for anyone who manages a remote team or is considering switching to remote work.  Liam Martin is the founder of Running Remote,...

This is a story of hope and resilience, proving that it's never too late to achieve your dreams. The protagonist in this story is Natasha Miller, the girl who overcame great obstacles to become a successful entrepreneur. As a teenager, she was forced out of her home and ended up at a youth shelter on Christmas night. However, she didn't let this stop her from pursuing her dreams. She wen...

Joshua Freedman is the CEO and founder of Six Seconds, the largest global network dedicated to emotional intelligence. In this podcast interview, he discusses his vision of leadership and how it has transformed over the years. He talks about how each organization needs to decide what it wants to optimize for, and how this will determine the culture that is built within the company. Freedman explai...

In this podcast episode, Edgar discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and reflects on the personal qualities that have helped him succeed. He talks about the importance of being older and wiser, as well as focusing on quality and customer service over simply surviving day to day. He also emphasizes the need for a rebellious spirit in order to truly stand out in today's business world. Ultim...

In today's episode, we're joined by Stuart Leo, the founder and CEO of Waymaker.io - intelligent business strategy software that helps users manage business growth and goals dynamically. Stuart talks about the Waymakers leadership curve, a methodology that helps businesses shift people into a place where they want to be. The software platform diagnoses a business, surfaces gaps in the bu...

On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Brian Weaver, Chairman and CEO of Torch. AI. Brian is leading a company creating the world’s most trusted and sophisticated platform for massively scaled, ultra-high performance data processing. Today, business processes are increasingly digital and data is growing in volume and complexity. Torch. AI gives teams a better way: software that instantly...

The co-founder of Dermadry, a firm based in Montreal, Canada that provides treatment for people who have excessive sweating, is Mathieu Mireault. The company's name comes from their anti-sweat medical device, Dermadry, which treats Hyperhidrosis — otherwise known as excessive sweating — for feet, hands, and underarms. Mireault and his team are dedicated to helping those who sweat excessively...

For almost 20 years, Heidi Luerra has been on a mission to help creative entrepreneurs sustain themselves independently. She knows this because she's done it herself, bootstrapping RAW Artists Inc. from her kitchen table at age 24. Today, RAW: natural born artists showcases over 200k artists in over 75 cities across the world, and Heidi is pivoting the company to a lean operation with a tech...

Ashwinn Krishnaswamy is the co-founder of Oklahoma Smokes, which produces a nicotine-free, tobacco-free cigarette substitute for smokers looking to quit. With no full-time employees and no paid media investment in its first year, he created Oklahoma Smokes to >$500k. He has extensive knowledge of starting and growing startups and consumer brands, and also runs an NYC based agency Forge, which w...

Sabrina Horn is an award-winning CEO, communications expert, advisor, and author. She is currently the CEO of HORN Strategy, LLC, a consultancy focused on helping entrepreneurs and CEOs navigate the early stages of their businesses. Sabrina is also a frequent speaker at industry forums and leadership conferences. Her new book, "Make It, Don't Fake It: Leading with Authenticity for Real B...

Carson Tate is all about conversations, stories, and keynotes that will inspire you to look at your job in a new way. She is a prolific writer on the topics of productivity, engagement and leadership. Carson has also been interviewed by leading publications such as the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. In this episode, Carson and Martin talk about productivity strategies for compa...

Robert Clinkenbeard figured out how to scale his business and work on autopilot while training for Ironman triathlons. His business became more profitable and he was able to sell it in 2016 for a successful exit. Robert is now a business coach, teaching business owners the power of an Ironman Mindset and how to achieve their ultimate vision. He recently launched Ten Percent, a program designed to...