Tracy Brinkmann

The Dark Horse Entrepreneur

Business EN ↓ 505 episodes

From hitting the rock bottom of drugs, divorce, bankruptcy and even the death of an 18 month old daughter to running the planning & marketing of some of corporate america’s finest companies. My name is Tracy Brinkmann an entrepreneur, author and uplifting coach. You see, I know that life isn’t fair and participation awards do not feed your family… I invite you to learn from a fellow Dark Horse all that I have learned and am still learning about starting, restarting, kick starting and stepping up your entrepreneur business and marketing game while not ignoring that amazing tool between your ear...

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Tracy Brinkmann

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

EP 029 Henry Ford Reminds Us What Success Is And Is Not 06.10.2020

Tracy discusses the two things Success is NOT, and five things that Success IS and uses the history of Henry Ford to help solidify these points. DarkHorseSchooling.com

EP 028 What is Successful Marketing 05.10.2020

Tracy discusses the mindset of sales and what successful marketing looks like and how to implement it in your business. DarkHorseSchooling.com

EP 027 Ray Lane What Do You Need In Your Video Marketing 05.10.2020

Ray shares his vast history in the video business world, the changes he has seen and even been a part of. Ray shares a number of innovative uses for video in business and marketing, past, present and on the horizon. Ray shares some great tips on using video in our business and marketing, even a new tool that all of us can use. Ray Lane Links FreeVideoEditor.co Facebook YouTube

EP 26 Dee Williams Can You Build A Business On Your Deathbed? 28.09.2020

Dee talks about how your life is all about balance.  Balancing your career to home life and visa versa and the impact that balance or imbalance can have on your character. Dee shares her thought about empowering our excuses Dee shares her insight about building a business on human connection and how to tell which people coming into your world are sincere in building that connection with you. Dee s...

EP 025 The 7 Step Formula For Sales 28.09.2020

Tracy shares the 7 proven steps that move a prospect to a sale DarkHorseSchooling.com

EP 024 Remembering And Using Peoples Names 28.09.2020

Tracy shares tips and techniques on rapport building by learning how to remember and use people names DarkHorseSchooling.com

EP023 Do You Know The 10 Basic Rules For Social Media 28.09.2020

Tracy share his 10 basic rules for using social media effectively in your business DarkHorseSchooling.com

EP022 What is your definition of success? 28.09.2020

Tracy outlines and reminds us of the importance of defining what success is to ourselves.  Then gives a quick assignment so help move us forward towards its attainment. DarkHorseSchooling.com

EP 21 7 Stages Of The Customer Journey 28.09.2020

Tracy discusses the 7 stages of the customer journey and how that creates a successful & profitable model for your business. DarkHorseSchooling.com

EP 020 Tracy B The 6 Cs Of Entrepreneurship 21.09.2020

Tracy shares the 6 Important Cs of entrepreneurship Tracy announces a format change to the podcast that will be starting Sept 27 2020 Tracy pauses to say THANK YOU to all his listeners as we have hit 3,292 download in the last 43 days since launching! DarkHorseSchooling.com

EP 019 David Foy Masterminds And Just Get It Out There 21.09.2020

  David shares his story where he, like so many others, started down one path prior to finding the one that made his heart sing. David was giving the moniker "The Fixed Ops Mastermind" but he took it and ran with it.  Creating something from nothing and building a win-win from himself and those he served. David, while being an expert in his field, realized he didn't have ALL the answers.  So, he b...

EP 018 Tracy B Goal Setting 101 14.09.2020

What are the two key mindsets I have encountered around goal setting What does the goal setting process start with? What a good goal setting process for me to go through? Why should I involve others in my journey? Do I need a deadline? What final two things do I need to help insure my success? DarkHorseSchooling.com

EP 017 Luis Diaz Why Should You Start With The End In Mind? 14.09.2020

Luis shares how he started in a completely different industry than he is currently in.  How he found his passion and leveraged it through guidance from mentors, masterminds,  courses and coaching Luis shares how he invested and invests in himself to grow his skills and thus his business Luis shares the power of leverage, especially in how you can leverage one piece of content into 4 to 10 or more...

EP 016 Tracy B The Plight Of Procrastination 07.09.2020

How do you avoid getting hung up in the plight of procrastination? Tracy shares some of the key procrastination drivers how we all fall prey to the plight of procrastination Tracy shares some great tips and ways of curbing your procrastination Tracy shares a simple tactic you can put in place today to avoid your procrastination DarkHorseSchooling.com  

EP 015 John Molyneux A Unique Sales Success Story Via Martial Arts 07.09.2020

John chats about how he has combined his passion for the martial arts and his sales experience to create a niche for himself. John reminds us of the importance and discipline, grit and perseverance and share how those become a key to your success John shares about absorbing what is useful and what to do with the rest. John reminds us about the importance of why we should learn basic sales skills J...

EP 014 Christina Vitagliano Turning Monsters Into Money 31.08.2020

Christina reminds of the importance of continuous learning, building your skills and leveraging them into your business. Christina reminds us that if you're not happy SELL IT! Then tells us what to do next. Christina talks about how no matter how much you plan, it will NOT go the way you plan. Christina shares the secret sauce of hospitality and training. Christina shares her top tip of being a su...

EP 013 Casey Edward Overcoming Anxiety & Negative Thoughts To Reach Your Success 31.08.2020

Casey shares her journey through the emotional trials of anxiety and how she finally regained control Casey reminds us that we are not our thoughts and goes into the importance of remembering that molding our thoughts builds a better life and business Casey tells us to stop settling in our personal lives and how that impacts our business lives and visa versa Casey leaves us with a golden tip of be...

EP 012 Tracy B 21 Tips For Aspiring Entrepreneurs 24.08.2020

Being a successful entrepreneur takes a lot of work, a lot of vision and a lot of perseverance. These are 21 tips, i have gleaned from my experience and from entrepreneurs who have already found success, some of which have been guests on this show.  By sharing them I am hoping they will help you navigate your path much more easily. What's your favorite success tip for entrepreneurs? Share it below...

EP 011 Yasmin Vorajee Have Great Business Working 20hrs Or Less 24.08.2020

Yasmine shares how she went from 12 years in the corporate arena right into what she called the entrepreneurial wilderness and finally how a coach help guide her through that wilderness Yasmine asks the question: do you recognize what you do with ease?  She was lucky enough to have her coach shine the light on her core skill that she was able to use to bring value to her clients and the marketplac...

EP - 010 Kelly Howard If It Is Not Fun It Is Not Sustainable 17.08.2020

Kelly reminds us that you can't tell where you are going if you forget where you have been. Kelly talks about the importance of a team & only working with people you enjoy! Kelly tells us about the importance creating a rhythm in your work and working within your rhythm Kelly shares why you should go into your business with the exit in mind! Kellys Website Kellys on FB Kellys on LinkedIn Kellys Po...

EP - 009 Kent Jarnig - Sale Marketing Surveys & Knowing When to Shut Up! 17.08.2020

Kent reminds us entrepreneurs that failure is a part of starting your small business.  Not all of your small business ideas are going to pan out.  Often even good business ideas have to come at the right time. Kent talks about his business pivot in our current pandemic impacted environment.  Whether the Spanish Flu in 1918 or the Corona Virus in 2020 small business have had to do this to survive a...

EP - 008 Justin Popovic - Licensed Content Marketing And Your Value System 10.08.2020

Justin shares, from his perspective, why it is important to evaluate your value system vs. the value system of those around you - even your employer.  How Free PLR and licensed content (i.e. PLR Articles & bundles & create common) can be leveraged by your business via master resell rights, you can build your brand and get out the content you need to show your expertise.  Why you should be 10x'ing...

EP - 007 Brian Kelly - The Foundation Of Success And Benefits Of Automation 10.08.2020

Brian shares why and when he vowed to never be in the position where he is unable to say yes to his family because there is not enough money in the bank to do the things they might ask him to do. Brian shares where he found his calling, his comfort in the entrepreneurial world.  Why you should listen to the marketplace when it comes to what you have to offer. Brian shares some amazing insights abo...

EP - 006 The Five Attitudes Of Your Success 03.08.2020

What Five Attitudes make up your personal and business success?   These 5 'tudes make up the Penta'tude of your success in business and in life Multitude Magnitude Latitude Attitude Gratitude Shownotes

EP - 005 Jon Talarico Connecting With Your Market 03.08.2020

Jon discusses coming up from a tough childhood, to failing at multiple businesses.  Finally finding a mindset that changed it all for him to the point of having Les Brown as a mentor AND a client. Shownotes Jon's Website

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