Entrepreneur's Enigma - Discussions about the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship

Luke Lintz started his first business at the age of 16, going into Grade 11 of high school, in Canada. He now runs his public relations firm called HighKey Agency based in Puerto Rico, which grows digital brands of top-level business owners. He has grown a collective of over 100 million followers across his client's accounts; Has worked with every major publication imaginable, Forbes, WSJ, and New...

DANIEL DEN became fascinated with marketing and sales almost two decades ago. Today he is the co-creator of the X Factor Effect methodology where he and his team have helped over 20,000 students and clients grow their businesses. Daniel teaches that “Different is the new Better” and his framework includes nine pillars for differentiating your business so that you can become a market leader or cate...

Denzel Giraldo is a dynamic and results-driven CEO of a software development company with almost a decade of experience in the software industry. He is a natural leader who is passionate about developing himself and his team to reach their full potential. Denzel's expertise in software development, combined with his leadership skills, allows him to drive innovation and growth within his company. O...

Shaun serves as a coach, strategist & consultant to organizations that prioritize human development and engagement in their goals for growth. As Founder of Trusted Leadership, Shaun implements systems that promote cultures of trust and belonging where true innovation can flourish and add to the bottom line. He is also a leader and coach for the International Humanistic Management Association. When...

Geoffrey Kent, Founder and CEO of Think Big with Geoffrey Kent. Geoffrey is a serial entrepreneur (having launched 20+ entrepreneurial ventures over the last 5 decades), who took his last tech venture (Cognis IT) from launch to successful exit in 6 years a decade ago. In addition to an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Geoffrey...

Erin Sparks is the owner and president of Site Strategics, a company he founded in 2004 specializing in high-end Web services for small and mid-sized businesses in the United States. His 25-year career in web technology straddles the IT and marketing professions, and includes 23 years of experience in search engine optimization (SEO). Site Strategics has been on the forefront of marketing technolo...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma with your host, Seth Goldstein! Today, we have a truly remarkable guest joining us from the sunny shores of Spain—Kieron James. A seasoned entrepreneur with 30 years of experience, Kieron has made waves in the ICT sector and is now revolutionizing the world of payments and fundraising as the CEO and founder of Wonderful.co.uk. His journe...

Theresia Intag is the founder of IntagHire, a Fractional Human Resource and Recruiting firm, as well as a co-founder of Tag4HR, a membership platform to support HR leaders of SMBs. Theresia has worked with amazing brands such as Samsung, Bazaarvoice, Nordstrom, Yeti Coolers, Abaco, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Spanning Cloud, Holtzman Partners and many other organizations to build and cultivate thei...

Amanda Soler is the founder of SolFul Living, a collective established to provide support, inspiration, tools and techniques to help people live purpose-driven, meaningful lives. She is the host and creator of SolFul Connections, a podcast featuring authentic and inspiring conversation. Amanda serves as the Director of Mission Delivery for The Liv Project, non-profit organization that develops cre...

Scott Johnson began his computer services business as a side hustle back in 1999, and eventually went on to make his full time living from it. He started podcasting in 2012, and in 2018 began creating his current podcast, which is called What Was That Like. Each episode is a conversation with a regular person who has been through something extremely unusual. Past episodes include animal attacks, p...

With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Brad Pedersen has seen every side of the journey. He has been both the founder and the fired. He has built both bootstrapped and venture-backed companies. He has shipped billions of toys around the world as the real-life Santa Claus. He even wrote a book on it. Now, as co-founder of Lomi and Pela, Brad has leveraged his battle scars with a passion...

Welcome to another great episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma! In today's journey, Seth Goldstein, our indomitable host, brings to the table a conversation steeped in valor, vision, and the trials of entrepreneurship. We meet Sam Alaimo, a former US Navy SEAL turned co-founder of Zero Eyes—an AI gun detection startup determined to take a stand against the mass shooting crisis in America. From the toug...

Orly Zeewy is an author, speaker, educator, and facilitator of lightbulb moments. Her superpower? She makes fuzzy clear. She helps startup founders and business leaders clarify and communicate their zone of genius so they can attract more of their ideal customers and scale fast. In addition to her consulting work, Orly is a popular speaker and has been a guest on more than thirty podcasts. Most re...

John Lester is on a mission to transform limiting mindsets that hold back salespeople and small business owners. Having built his career helping companies big and small drive revenue through coaching and training, John knows that tech stacks, skills and product knowledge are ineffective without the right sales psychology. His goal is to help sellers and solopreneurs reframe sales as mutually benef...

Welcome back to Entrepreneur's Enigma, the podcast where we dive into the heart of entrepreneurship—the trials, triumphs, and the lessons learned from adversity. I'm your host, Seth, and in today's episode, we have the incredible journey of Zach Carlin. Once a small-town kid from rural Canada, Zach found his passion and discipline in the world of boxing, despite its taboo status in his community....

Joshua Lamothe is a digital strategist with a knack for reviving the digital presence of various projects. His philosophy hinges on the power of first impressions, focusing on giving websites much-needed facelifts to enhance user engagement and conversion rates. Throughout his career, Joshua has witnessed numerous times where the simple act of redesigning a site led to a substantial increase in tr...

In this episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma, we sit down Don Samoil, who is a prominent figure in the Philly startup ecosystem. Don shares his journey from selling newsletters in 2nd grade to his current involvement in advising and organizing for the Founder Institute Incubator. They discuss his early foray into real estate, then pivoting back to technology and his work with startups. Don also reflec...

Elise is the CEO of EK Editorial & Coaching and EKPR, two communication companies that offer a range of dynamic business and creative writing services, including book coaching, ghostwriting, and non-fiction writing. On the public relations side, she specializes in crafting compelling narratives to elevate businesses, covering executive bios, content creation, and crisis communications. With over 3...

In this episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma, host Seth Goldstein delves into the captivating journey of Paige Arnof-Fenn, the Founder and CEO of Mavens and Moguls. Paige shares her transition from a traditional corporate career to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She provides valuable insights and experiences from her marketing career, including her ventures with startups and her evolution into a...

Welcome to the latest episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma! In this conversation, Seth sits down with returning guest Brendan Hufford, a former teacher turned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in the world of marketing and entrepreneurship. They discuss Brendan's journey from teaching to working in the SaaS world, and his current projects, including a newsletter aimed at marketing executives, a...

In this episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma, host Seth Goldstein sits down for a lively and candid conversation with his longtime friend and powerhouse entrepreneur, Gloria Bell. With over 30 years of business operations, event management, and entrepreneurial experience, Gloria has made the transition from a successful corporate career to becoming the founder of the Women in Tech Summit and the Inspi...

Starting out at age 25, Tanya Alvarez self-funded her first New York ad agency, using credit cards, and achieved zero to 1 million in revenue in the first year. Along the way, she traveled to 42 countries, completing the Boston and NYC Marathons and a Half Ironman, all while battling a rare brittle bone condition. A classic underdog story, Tanya is on a mission to help you own your life, not just...

In this episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma, host Seth is joined by intellectual property lawyer Marc Misthal. The two delve into the world of trademarks, copyrights, and patents, sharing invaluable insights for entrepreneurs on protecting their innovations and ideas. They discuss the significance of safeguarding intellectual property from the outset of a business venture and emphasize the value it h...

Ben Gabler is the CEO & Founder at Rocket.net, where they're on a Mission to Accelerate, Protect, & Deploy WordPress at the Edge. Ben has over twenty-two years of experience in the hosting and SaaS fields and previously held notable roles at StackPath, GoDaddy, HostNine, and HostGator. Key Moments [05:35] WordPress users struggle with CDN, website availability. [08:51] Debugging WordPress sites re...

As a 6x entrepreneur, 10x agency professional and digital marketer since 1996, Kent Lewis is currently Founder of pdxMindShare, a networking group and online career community. He speaks internationally, writes for industry publications like Inc. and SmartBrief and is regularly quoted in the media. Kent was President and Founder of Anvil Media for 22 years, before selling his agency in 2022. He was...