Get Your Entrepreneurship Together With Brian Elam

What does it take to run a business with many employees? What symptoms are telling you there's something wrong with your leadership? Kylee Leota breaks down what to look for in your organization that indicates a problem. We get into the relationship dynamics of an employee and executive/management staff, giving you insights on how to better interact and work together. Our conversation's recurring...

What do you get when you cross a medical Dr. with a person who struggled with and beat his own sleep disorders? You get a man who's on a mission to heal the world by training people how to get great at sleep. Today's culture is full of hustle mentality and "I'll sleep when I'm dead" attitude. As the Dr. says if that's your attitude you'll soon get your wish! We go deep into the internet theories,...

In order to have your business thrive you've got to stay focused. There are so many distractions out in the world and inside your own head, and shiny object syndrome encompasses both! In this episode I sit down with prolific author and coach Scott Allen. We dive into the methods and his own stories of how he overcame the 9-5 world and started his own successful business. Come along for the ride an...

You have to forgive yourself if you're going to be a success in life including running a business. Even if you're not an entrepreneur and just want to be the best employee at your company there are things about your past you must forgive. What is the worst thing you've ever done? Not an easy question to answer, but think about it. What would feel terrible to you if anyone found out what you did? N...

Leadership and team building are not separate concepts for a business that is interested in growth. As you might imagine there are lots of human dynamics that go into creating a company that thrives and everyone working there feels like an important part of the mission. I had the pleasure of talking with Aswand Cruickshank and diving into these dynamics. We talked about fostering a great employee/...

Have you thought about what it takes to write a blog or email that engages your ideal client and encourages them to take the next step? In this episode I had the pleasure of talking with Jon Clemence the owner of Cedar Press Proofreading. Jon has been helping business owners put together engaging content since shifting away from the corporate world during the Covid outbreak of 2020. You'll get to...

It takes repetition to gain mastery over anything, especially business. Brian Ondrako tells his story of putting one foot in front of the other to overcome the fear and doubt that comes with entrepreneurship. We talk about what it feels like when you make a decision that will have a positive impact on your business and life, and Brian brings it back to control. The situations you can control and m...

Have you been feeling uninspired, lethargic, and let's be real....fat? As entrepreneurs it's so easy to forego your health in the everyday activities of building a business. But if you've ever had a health scare or been sick for a week plus, you know if you don't have your health all the success in business doesn't matter. Roman Fischer is here to share his story of how his brother inspired him to...

Finding good business partners is the way to explode growth and create more good will in your network. How do you pick the right partnership for your business? Callum Laing goes into what business owners get wrong and how to correctly start the process, even if you're just getting started. Callum gives a real world example of how he and his business partner secured a $50,000 contract from a real e...

The importance of soft skills in business can't be understated. Why employees quit, or why employees underperform can be uncovered by using communication and empathy towards them. Kyan Frith is a self-proclaimed hybrid when it comes to helping businesses of all sizes grow and optimize. He has over 20 years experience in running a successful CPA business and also spent time in the seminary studying...

What does a great company culture look like? Building culture on your team is vital for the success of your business. It's the difference between passionate employees who take ownership of their work, and TGIF people who are just punching the clock. Richard Walsh and I go in to what designing a strong company culture looks like and how to start building it. In our conversation we also get into how...

Digital ad success is critical for business growth, attracting clients, and increasing brand awareness. But how do you get digital ads to work? This episode is your key to get started with Facebook and Google ads. John Horn of Stub Group walks you through his experience coming from an employee of the company to climbing the cooperate ladder and becoming CEO. John's expertise in how to get started...

Breaking reliance on ads for your business and much more is waiting for you inside this episode. We go deep into business operations, project planning, and how to give Google and Meta less ad revenue while still brining in clients. Ravi VC has been in the trenches of the project planning and development side of business for years. Eventually he took all that real world experience and created a bus...

Join the conversation as we uncover the story of how Kareem Amado went from chasing his dream of becoming a professional dancer to running a media company highlighting creative artists and their stories. We talk about the importance of networking and how it takes courage to put yourself out there. The topic of rejection also came up and you can take part in the comments to help redefine and refram...

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Rain Zaben. Rain is an intuitive psychic who focuses on guiding people on a path to self discovery. In order to lead a company, family, or community you must understand the blockages and traumas holding you back. Rain and I talk about her own journey of discovering her gifts and being terrified of them, to embracing her power and stepping up to help others....

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Dan Gingis "The Experience Maker". Dan's expertise is in the form of elevating businesses customer experience so they remember the business, recommend it, and come back. No matter if you're running a multi-million dollar company like Discover card, or you're a solopreneur this episode is a do not miss! Dan goes into how everyone in the...

In this episode I had the pleasure of talking with Cara Jean Wilson. Cara is an expert in the areas of business optimization and leadership coaching. Starting from 8 years old Cara has had a drive to be the best and keep the love of learning alive. We go over how everyone, yes even you have a way to become a leader. Cara breaks down the internal mechanisms that make this possible. She also gives a...

What's the bottle neck in your business? Are you even sure if there's just one? In this episode I had the pleasure of talking with Cory Myers of Gravir Consulting. He and his team specialize in identifying those bottlenecks and ramping up efficiency so your business can thrive. We go over the three core areas he looks at every time he goes into an organization and ways to start improving t...

Have you noticed there have been quite a few military folks who have started successful businesses? Why do you suppose that is? It probably has a lot to do with the discipline, work ethic, and love of your team that the military installs in it ranks. In this episode I have the pleasure of talking with Adam Liette, a former active duty special operations solder in psychological warfare turned busin...

Do you like a comeback story? Steve Gamlin has lived his darkest night and came out the other side with a passion to help lift up and empower as many people as possible to instill vision into their lives. Whether you're a CEO, a coach, or a regular person seeking to have a better idea what direction to take to achieve your goals Steve can be your guide. You'll get to hear his story and see...

When starting a business or especially after having a couple years under your belt it's easy for self doubt to creep in. You start asking yourself what "should" you do? Which is the "right" choice? In this episode we'll get into what causes the self doubt, what successful entrepreneurs do to win, and how you can do the same. ANNOUNCEMENT!!! If you have questions about r...

On this episode I had the pleasure of talking with Permelia Parham. She's a cereal entrepreneur who's on her 10th business, and knows what it takes to be successful! We go deep into her new venture The Healing Institute, it's purpose and why she created it. Share this episode with your network so they can know of this amazing resource for their own healing journey, and pay attention to...

On this episode I had the pleasure of talking with Erin Andrea Craske, a business coach who has a unique gift to cut through the BS and get to the point of how to up-level businesses in the 1-5 year window. We talk about the power of realization, staying open and dropping your ego. Erin also drops 5 check points to make your business effortless, then gives you another one as a bonus. If you're...

On this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Anand Narayan. He has seen the business world from every level coming up in his fathers business and growing it from 6 to over 12 million in revenue. During his journey Anand decided his heart was made for helping businesses be in the best place possible before selling to a buyer. Hear what his company Kenobi Capital looks for when evaluating a busi...

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Dorine Rivers. Dorine is what you would call a born and bred entrepreneur. From out competing the neighborhood lemonade stand at eight years old, to resurrecting companies and bringing them to a profitable exit, to her latest venture Savantz, she has had an amazing journey! We talk about the importance of planning, setting an intention, and t...