The Entrepreneur’s Studio

John Mark McMillan is a Platinum-selling singer-songwriter whose career in music spans across two decades. He has worked as an independent artist under his own Lionhawk records with three albums in the Top 200 U.S. charts and four albums in The Top 10 Christian charts. His voice has been featured in film and television, including the trailer for “Terminator: Dark Fate” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”  Along...

When Cynt Marshall was hired as the new CEO of the Dallas Mavericks in March 2018, she set her sights on cultural transformation. She envisioned the Mavericks becoming the NBA standard for inclusion and diversity. Her values-based leadership style brought a new level of transparency and evolved the company culture within her first 100 days. In this episode, recorded live at Heartland’s Diamond con...

Do you ever wonder why some businesses thrive while others struggle to keep up? One crucial distinction is the ability to understand customers' pain points — and positioning your business to solve the problem. In this episode, bestselling author and business coach Christy Wright explains why gaining clarity on what a customer actually needs is vital to achieving long-term success.  Christy Wr...

Mike Hearne is a golfer, realtor and creator of “This is Oklahoma,” a podcast that tells stories of Oklahoma's history, culture and the people who call it home. Mike was born in Bridgend, Wales, and moved to Oklahoma in August 2011 to play golf and study Marketing at Southern Nazarene University. He graduated in May 2015, passed his real estate exam and became a realtor. Mike launched “This i...

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, keeping up with the latest trends can be overwhelming. From the emergence of AI to evolving customer needs, staying relevant in a changing market requires adaptability and ongoing education.  Tune in to hear digital marketing expert Ines Nasri share valuable insights to help businesses and individuals stay ahead of the curve.   Key Points: The Essentia...

Imagine creating something from scratch that transforms an entire industry. As the founder and CEO of Podchaser, Bradley Davis did just that. Sometimes called “the IMDb of podcasting,” Podchaser is a database connecting podcasters and listeners worldwide. But it didn’t exist until Bradley brought his idea to life through persistence and networking— not to mention a little luck. Tune in to hear how...

Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur and inspirational speaker whose tumultuous journey through the world of high-stakes poker taught her the importance of integrity and the mindsets needed to bounce back from impossible odds.  In this episode, Molly reflects on the importance of accepting responsibility, seeking forgiveness, and redefining success on her own terms. From facing FBI agents to working wit...

Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur, an inspirational speaker and the bestselling author of the memoir “Molly’s Game”. Her story of transitioning from Olympic-level skier to host of the most exclusive poker club in the world to FBI target was adapted to film by acclaimed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin.  In this two-part series, Molly candidly shares her rise and fall, the concept of effective presence and h...

Lauren Warkentine is an Oklahoma City entrepreneur whose business acumen has led her through the worlds of pharmaceuticals, finance, and finally into custom clothing. However, the common thread linking each of her endeavors is the unwavering pursuit of finding the right solutions.   As the founder and CEO of William & Lauren Custom Clothier, Lauren helps shoppers create confidence through fash...

Jeff Sheldon is the creative mind behind Ugmonk, a brand renowned for curating quality products that combine form and function. In this episode, Jeff shares his journey of developing a meaningful community around Ugmonk, where every product decision is a collaborative effort with the people who love and live the brand’s philosophy.  Tune in as Jeff explains how he built a loyal and engaged communi...

In a world of rapid technological advancement and constant change, learning to adapt is essential for business growth. But when innovation outpaces traditional strategies, trying to keep up can feel overwhelming.  In this conclusion of our conversation with futurist and tech pioneer, Sam Rad (Samantha Radocchia), we’re taking a closer look at the impact of the Age of Acceleration and the mindset s...

Sam Rad (Samantha Radocchia) is a lifelong student of humanity — a futurist, anthropologist, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Radical Next, a meta-media studio creating transformative stories, experiences, and media productions that shape a positive future. Her upcoming book by the same name, “Radical Next: Thriving in Times of Radical Change” explores how “radical next ideas” and technolog...

Stephen Rose and his wife Jessica started The Peach Truck in 2012 as a local business selling peaches from the truck bed of their 1964 Jeep Gladiator. Today, The Peach Truck has over 60 booths across Nashville, hosts 25 state tours, and ships products nationwide. In this episode, Stephen discusses the impact of rapid growth, the challenges of distribution, and what it takes to scale a business whi...

Will Guidara is a restaurateur who has been immersed in the industry since the age of thirteen. He’s the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, which under his leadership received four stars from The New York Times, three Michelin stars, and in 2017 was named number one on the list of the world’s top 50 restaurants. Will is also the national bestselling author of the book, “Unreasonable Hospitali...

Beginning Tuesday January 16th, we will release our new series of conversations featuring well-known entrepreneurs and authors as well as local entrepreneurs doing something profoundly right.   In Season 3, we are going deeper with our guests to cover topics like product management, marketing, in person, online and high ticket sales, systems, operations and so much more.  Get ready to be inspired...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Studio podcast, host Chris Allen is joined by Executive Vice President of Product, Technology, and Enablement for Heartland, Adam Mitchell. Together, Chris and Adam take a look at emerging trends business owners can anticipate for the new year.  From the evolving role of technology to strategic considerations in everyday operations and customer experience, thi...

This season of The Entrepreneur’s Studio podcast has brought an extraordinary lineup of entrepreneurs, ranging from business innovators and restaurateurs to philanthropists and trailblazers in technology. This season of The Entrepreneur’s Studio podcast has brought an extraordinary lineup of entrepreneurs, ranging from business innovators and restaurateurs to philanthropists and trailblazers in te...

In response to our interview with renowned author and personal development expert, Mel Robbins, we received questions from business owners and entrepreneurs from around the country. In this follow-up episode, Mel responds to these questions one by one, offering her invaluable insights on the mindsets and strategies that can transform your business and your life.  Tune in to gain a fresh perspectiv...

Often our greatest hindrances to thriving in business are the mindsets we keep.  In this season finale episode, renowned author and personal development expert, Mel Robbins, leads us on a discovery of reinvention through self-leadership. Mel shares her secrets of overcoming hesitation through her science-backed 5-Second Rule and how we can transform negative mindsets and habits that hold us back i...

Erin Lowry is a personal finance expert, speaker, and author of Broke Millennial, a best-selling book series aimed toward helping a generation achieve financial success. In this episode, Erin shares her story of how she became a prominent voice for young entrepreneurs starting out in business and how we can learn to make financial choices based on the lifestyle we want to live.  Tune in to hear Er...

Ryan Leak is a motivational speaker and author with a thriving career centered on embracing failure to accelerate success. Inspired by stories of the world’s most successful people, Ryan set off to urge audiences and readers to run toward failure too — by taking risks, trying new things and doing their best to overcome incredible challenges.    Tune in to hear Ryan’s inspiring messages, tips on di...

Nick Bayer is an entrepreneur with a passion for bridging the gap between academia and real-world business. When he created his company, Saxbys, in 2005, he didn’t consider it to be a coffee company—instead, he considered it to be a hospitality company fueled by great coffee. His immersive training approach, employing students as CEOs, transformed coffee shops into classrooms and became a revoluti...

Jeni Britton began making ice cream in 1996, as a 22-year-old art history student obsessed with scent. In her spare time, she studied perfuming and experimented with making her own essential oils. On a whim one day, she added cayenne to a tub of chocolate ice cream. When she tasted the combination of cold, sweet and spice, she knew she was going to make ice cream for the rest of her life. The rest...

In the world of technology, there is often a prevailing mindset that, ‘if it can exist, then it should exist.’ But according to serial entrepreneur and tech pioneer Caterina Fake, this may not always be the case. As a maverick in her industry, Caterina asks the question, “Should this exist?” And if so, what is our ethical responsibility for making it available to the world?  Caterina Fake is known...

Oklahoma City’s ”East Side" had been a social and economic center for African American life but through gentrification and neglect, the area became a marginalized part of town.    In 2016, Jonathan Dodson’s Pivot Project selected an abandoned strip mall on Northeast 23rd Street for what would ultimately become the EastPoint Project.   The development at Eastpoint gave activist and award-winni...