The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder & CEO of Trinsic Technologies , Art Powell . Art Powell brought a wealth of knowledge on how AI is reshaping the business landscape. At Intrinsic Technologies, they're not just observers of this revolution; they're active participants, crafting AI solutions that propel businesses forward. One such inno...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO of Virtira Consulting Inc. , Shane Spraggs . The world of work has undergone a seismic shift in the past few years. Remote work, once a perk, has become a necessity and, for many, a preferred mode of operation. Shane Spraggs is at the forefront of this transformation, leading Vertira, an operations and proje...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder & Director of LDC Strategies , Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia . Lori Anne is a success coach who propels high achievers toward realising their personal and professional goals. She has a unique ability to help individuals on the cusp of action but find themselves stuck and unable to leap. Lori Anne explain...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder & Director of N-Stinctive , Rosie Tomkins . Rosie is not only the author of the insightful book "Instinctive: The Power of Natural Intelligence" but also the founder of Instinctive and the mind behind the new book "Let Nature Be Your Compass." Rosie illuminated the concept of natural intelligence and...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Chief Growth Officer & CEO of BLUECASE , David Greenspan & Justin Follin . Justin and David have dedicated their careers to elevating mid-market companies by forging high-performing teams. Their approach is a blend of strategic planning and leadership development designed to harness a company's collectiv...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the President & CEO of Octain ,   Clare Price . Claire Price brought her extensive background as an analyst and research director for Gartner, greatly influencing her marketing approach. She passionately spoke about the necessity of a systematic approach to marketing, especially for small business owners who often...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Executive Coach & Speaker of Lucky Hunter , Tatiana Melnichuk . Lucky Hunter has carved out a niche in the global market as an international recruitment agency with a laser focus on IT staffing. With over six years of experience and main offices in London and Dubai, they've established themselves as a key pl...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Author and Marketing Technology Trailblazer of Modern Revenue Strategies , Mark Osborne . Mark Osborne is a seasoned expert who has worked with CEOs, founders, and sales leaders in early-stage B2B firms. His focus is on helping these companies build systems for generating revenue. This includes attracting the ri...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Executive Coach & Speaker, Dan Gordon . A fascinating concept that Coach Dan introduced was the idea of a "qualified no." This is when a prospect declines your offer with a valid reason that keeps the door open for future engagement. It's not the end of the conversation; it's an invitation to stay connected an...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the  CEO & Owner of Quid Pro Quo , Victoria Collier . Victoria Collier brings a wealth of knowledge to the table with her expertise in guiding lawyers through the sale of their practices. Her approach is about finding a buyer and ensuring that law firm owners can find their life after the law. This involves a co...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Principal, Business Intermediary & Broker of The Magnolia Firm , Christine  McDanell . Christine McDanell is not just an expert in her field; she's a guiding light for those navigating the often turbulent waters of M&A. As the principal and founder of The Magnolia Firm, she brings a unique perspective, o...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO & Founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group , William Vanderbloemen . William's journey is a testament to the power of diverse experiences. His transition from being a pastor to working for a Fortune 200 company equipped him with a unique perspective that ultimately led to the creation of his search firm. Vand...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the President of Nacre Consulting , Jason Pearl . The name "Nacre Consulting" is derived from the organic compound that forms a pearl, a fitting metaphor for the transformative work Jason and his team do with businesses. Nacre Consulting is dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses scale faster through co...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Managing Director & Founder of Five in a Boat Limited , Jules Herd . Jules explained how the role of communication agencies like Five in a Boat has shifted from traditional communications to more of a business consultancy. They help scale-up companies secure funding by advising them on investment and ensurin...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder & CEO, Marcy McKenna . Marcy founded the Women Inventors Club to support ambitious women with creative ideas and guide them toward product success. Two statistics that motivated her to help inventors were the low percentage of patents filed by women and the low percentage of inventors who make money wi...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder & CEO of Shiageto Consulting , Faris Aranki . Faris' company, Shiageto Consulting, operates under the metaphor of a sharpening stone, working to hone other companies by enhancing their strategies and effectiveness. They have a patented methodology based on three pillars: improving IQ (Intelligence Qu...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Executive Coach, Author & Inspirational Speaker of Campbell Company , Josefine Campbell . Josefine has worked with renowned organizations such as Maersk, Novo Nordisk, Deloitte, McDonald's, and KPMG. She coaches individual leaders and groups within these organizations, focusing on challenges, personal growth...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder & Lead Consultant of BestFirstNow , Kolby Goodman . Kolby Goodman works with business owners and leaders grappling with building a great team. Kolby steps in to help when they're inundated with too many candidates or need help attracting enough. He assists these leaders in understanding not just the qu...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Principal of Portal CFO , Manny Skevofilax . When asked about the services Manny renders as a fractional CFO, in response, he elucidated that numerous business proprietors initially seek assistance from accountants but often grapple with comprehending profitability and executing data-driven decisions. Manny unde...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the President of Grand Dynamics International , Tim Walther . Tim Walther's company is not your typical team-building organization. They specialize in creating outdoor adventure-based retreats and events beyond the usual ropes courses and trust falls. From multi-day executive retreats to keynote speakers, Grand Dynami...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Owner of 360 Sales Consulting , Benjamin Brown . Benjamin started his consulting business with a mission to teach others the language and skills of sales. He has helped build sales teams, hire salespeople, and provide coaching and training. According to Benjamin, sales is a simple concept of getting someone to mov...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder of Digital Clarity Company , Reggie James . Digital Clarity, under Reggie's leadership, has been instrumental in helping companies define their value proposition, target the right customers, and create a focused marketing strategy. Reggie introduced us to the 95/5 rule, which states that 95% of people en...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with CEO of Mindspan Systems Inc. , Rich Edwards . Rich Edwards, as the CEO of Mind Span Systems, leads a team that specializes in helping community financial institutions with marketing automation, communication, and personalization using data. They focus on smaller institutions with assets below 10 billion, which may n...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Performance Coach, Whitney Alexandra . Whitney's clientele consists of successful women who have already achieved a multi-six figure level in their businesses. However, they often find themselves at a plateau, whether a sales or revenue plateau or a passion plateau, where they feel disconnected from their business....

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder & CEO of Sprig , Ryan Glasgow . Sprig is a platform that helps businesses gather user feedback through in-product surveys, session replays, and data analysis with artificial intelligence. They've worked with big names like Netflix, Dropbox, Robinhood, Coinbase, and Peloton, ensuring these companies g...