The Necessary Entrepreneur

Most entrepreneurs think success comes from having the perfect idea. Sam Eitzen believes it comes from something far less glamorous: learning to adapt before you have to. In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins sits down with Sam Eitzen , Co-Founder and CEO of Snapbar , to discuss how a simple photo booth business evolved into an AI-powered experiential marketing platform serv...

Most entrepreneurs don't fail because they lack great ideas. They fail because they spend too much time working in their business instead of on it. In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins sits down with Adam Spector , Founder and CEO of Chore , to discuss why delegation, hiring, communication, and leveraging AI have become essential skills for entrepreneurs who want to build c...

What separates businesses that continue to grow from those that hit a ceiling? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins sits down with John Sampogna, CEO and Co-Founder of Wondersauce, to explore the leadership principles, growth strategies, and mindset shifts required to build and scale a modern business. John shares lessons learned from leading a fast-growing agency through e...

What if the next great resource boom isn't on land, but thousands of feet below the ocean's surface? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins sits down with Oliver Gunasekara, founder and CEO of Impossible Metals, to discuss one of the most controversial and potentially transformative industries of the next decade: deep-sea mining. As demand for AI, electric vehicles, data cent...

What if the life you've worked so hard to build isn't actually the life you want? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, Mark Perkins sits down with Kenyada Meadows, leadership coach, former executive at Deloitte, JPMorgan, and Bank of America, and author of The New Alpha. After spending more than 25 years climbing the corporate ladder, Kenyada realized something uncomfortable: success on...

Daniel Nikic joins Mark Perkins on The Necessary Entrepreneur for a wide-ranging conversation on AI, international investing, startup growth, and the future of global business. As a global investment strategist and founder of Cohres, Daniel has analyzed thousands of companies across international markets and brings a unique perspective on how entrepreneurs and investors can identify real opportuni...

Dan Mintz, Founder & CEO of 12-Week Breakthrough , joins Mark Perkins on The Necessary Entrepreneur to break down why most businesses don't fail from lack of strategy, they fail from lack of execution. In this conversation, Dan explains how the "12-week year" helps entrepreneurs and organizations move faster, stay focused, and create measurable momentum without waiting for annual planning cycles....

What if the reason your sales process feels broken… is because trust itself is broken? In this powerful episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with world-renowned sales expert and trust-based selling authority Ari Galper to unpack what he calls the "trust recession" — and why traditional sales tactics are failing in today's economy. Ari shares the breakthrough moment t...

On this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with wealth strategist, author, and co-founder of One Wealth Map , Kenneth Himmler , for a powerful conversation on what it really means to build wealth, and why most entrepreneurs never make the leap from high income to true financial freedom. Ken breaks down the mindset shifts that separate wealthy people from everyone e...

On this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, Mark Perkins sits down with franchise consultant Scott Jones of FranChoice to explore the realities of franchising, entrepreneurship, and building a life with intentionality. With more than 30 years of experience as a franchisee, franchisor, CEO, and business advisor, Scott shares what separates successful franchise owners from those who struggle, how...

In this episode of  The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins talks with Damien Zouaoui and Jessica Zouaoui , founders of Oakwell Beer Spa , a fast growing brand redefining hospitality and wellness. After leaving corporate careers in New York City, they sold everything and traveled to 25 countries searching for the right business idea. That journey led to a unique concept that combines craft...

Daniel Linares, founder of DLE Event Group, joins Mark Perkins on The Necessary Entrepreneur to share how he built a premium event production company and what it takes to scale a business beyond the "six-figure hamster wheel." In this episode, Daniel breaks down the mindset shifts required to move from operator to owner, how to build a high-performance team, and why systems and delegation are the...

Joey Mure, co-founder of Wealth Without Wall Street, joins Mark Perkins on The Necessary Entrepreneur to break down how entrepreneurs can build passive income and achieve financial freedom outside traditional Wall Street investing. In this episode, Joey explains why many high-income professionals remain financially stuck and how the "hamster wheel" keeps entrepreneurs trading time for money. He in...

Sean Patton, executive coach at Novus Global, entrepreneur, author of A Warrior's Mindset: The 6 Keys to Greatness , and host of the No Limit Leadership podcast, joins Mark Perkins on The Necessary Entrepreneur for a focused conversation on leadership, mental performance, and what it actually takes to operate at a high level in business. Sean brings a unique perspective shaped by his experience as...

Randy Vlasic, founder and CEO of LIWMI Logistics, joins Mark Perkins on The Necessary Entrepreneur to break down why logistics is one of the most misunderstood advantages in business. Most companies treat it as a cost to minimize. Randy explains why it is actually a core driver of customer experience and long-term growth. Randy shares his unconventional path into entrepreneurship, from early setba...

Hiring is broken, and most companies do not realize how much it is costing them. In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins sits down with Ryan Hogan, founder and CEO of Talent Harbor, to unpack what is really happening inside today's hiring market and why traditional recruiting methods are failing both companies and candidates. Ryan brings a clear, operator-level perspective on...

What happens when the future of cybersecurity collides with the reality of financial risk? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins sits down with Arthur Miller to unpack one of the most urgent and misunderstood shifts in modern business: quantum encryption and the coming wave of post-quantum cybersecurity threats. As quantum computing accelerates, the encryption systems that p...

What separates businesses that scale from those that stall? According to Damon Flowers, it comes down to ownership, clarity, and the systems you build behind the scenes. In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, host Mark Perkins sits down with Damon, founder of Modern Operators, to break down how entrepreneurs can move from chaos to clarity by building better operating systems, leveraging AI...

What if the way customers discover products is completely broken? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, host Mark Perkins sits down with Al Schuster, Co-Founder of SampleFinder, to unpack how brands can rethink product discovery, customer acquisition, and engagement in today's crowded marketplace. Al shares the story behind building SampleFinder and how the company is helping brands conne...

What does it take to build real, lasting wealth in industries most people don't understand? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, host Mark Perkins sits down with Beau Turner, Co-Founder and CEO of Abundant Mines, to explore how entrepreneurs can think differently about opportunity, risk, and long-term value creation. Beau breaks down the realities of the mining industry, one of the most...

What if the biggest growth lever in your business isn't sales, marketing, or operations but communication? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, host Mark Perkins sits down with Joshua Altman, Managing Director of Beltway Media, to break down how entrepreneurs can use strategic communication to build trust, shape perception, and accelerate growth. Joshua explains why communication is not...

What does it look like to build a business and a life over decades with real intention? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, Mark Perkins sits down with Ron Rubin, CEO of The Republic of Tea , entrepreneur, educator, and author of Gold in Your Backyard . Ron has spent more than 40 years studying, building, and refining what actually works in business. He has read over 1,500 business book...

What does it actually mean to build a business that lasts? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins sits down with Jonathan Bates , founder of Patriot Growth Capital , to break down the principles behind building durable value, leading with purpose, and creating long-term impact through entrepreneurship. Jonathan brings a unique perspective shaped by military experience, capita...

What if AI could think with you, not just work for you? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins sits down with David Asarnow , Founder and CEO of Business Nitrogen , to break down how entrepreneurs are actually using AI to grow faster, make better decisions, and create real leverage inside their businesses. David is not speaking in theory. He works directly with founders and l...

What if the most valuable asset in your business isn't your product, your network, or your strategy… but your story? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Bill Blankschaen , founder of StoryBuilders and author of Your Story Advantage , to break down how entrepreneurs can turn their lived experiences into a powerful leadership and business tool. Bill share...