The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Entrepreneur, Speaker, Angel Investor & Chief Executive Officer of Big Picture Results , Jessica Zoraida . Jessica explained that Big Picture Results is a services-based business that aims to meet the unmet needs of small business owners. They provide a holistic approach to strategic goal setting, financial...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder & CEO  of Strategic Thinking Institute , Rich Horwath . Rich Horwath's Strategic Thinking Institute is a beacon for senior leaders who aspire to think, plan, and act strategically daily. The institute's primary focus is to help these leaders establish a cohesive strategic direction. Rich emphasizes t...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder, Strategist & Creative Director  of Sealevel Agency , Allison Conway . Allison emphasized the importance of creating bold and human brands, even in the financial services and supply chain industries.  Allison explained that many businesses in these industries hesitate to step outside the "buttoned-up...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the President & Co-Founder of Clickx , Solomon Thimothy . Solomon, who recently launched his book " 0 to 10k Scale Playbook ," shared some invaluable insights on lead generation strategies and the importance of inbound marketing. Solomon emphasized the importance of a hybrid approach to lead generation. He pointed...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO & Founder of Disctopia , Patrick Hill . Patrick Hill, the visionary behind Disctopia, explained that the platform offers content owners full transparency of their data and the opportunity to monetize it. Disctopia primarily focuses on audio and video content, providing insights into audience engagement....

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO of Impactiviti/ClarityFuel , Steve Woodruff . Steve Woodruff's work primarily focuses on communication skills in the corporate world, including sales, marketing, training, and leadership development. He emphasizes that effective communication is essential in business and that many people struggle with provid...

In this special episode, Josh Elledge , founder of Up My Influence , discusses his philosophy on sales and marketing. As the founder of Up My Influence, Josh been fortunate to generate over $10 million in revenue over the past 15 years, and he is eager to share some of the strategies that have helped me achieve this. In his experience, consistency and predictability are crucial to generating consi...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the  Success Coach, Executive Coach & Motivational Keynote Speaker of Daniel Gomez Enterprises , Daniel Gomez . Daniel Gomez shared his personal experience of becoming complacent in his success. He highlighted a common pitfall many business leaders and owners succumb to - the trap of satisfaction with their curren...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the  Copywriter, Content Expert & Founder of Magic Words Copywriting , Kelsey Formost . Kelsey, with her years of experience working with a diverse range of clients, from small business owners to multi-million dollar companies in the tech and entertainment industries, emphasized the pivotal role of copywriting in...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the  CEO,  Co-Founder, Business Leader, Entrepreneur & Business Strategist of Anideos , Sherry Khan . Sherry's story begins in Pakistan, where he grew up before moving to the UK to study business management. Despite his academic pursuits, Sherry's passion has always been art and animation. This passion led him t...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the  Partner of Hinge Marketing , Elizabeth Harr . When asked about the types of clients they work with, Liz mentioned a broad spectrum of professional service firms. These include engineering firms, architectural firms, law firms, accounting firms, and financial services companies. Any business that provides advisory...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Abundance Activist, Financial Intuitive, Speaker, Prosperity Expert & NY Times Best Selling Author, Ellen Rogin . Ellen Rogin started her career as a traditional financial advisor. However, she soon realized that her true calling was to teach people about having a healthier relationship with money, especiall...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with  Business Strategy Consultant, Founder & CEO  of Conquer Your Business , Erin Marcus . Erin emphasized the importance of creating a client acquisition system on the front end of a business. This is an aspect that many businesses overlook, leading to struggles with consistently attracting and acquiring new client...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Co-Founder & Owner of Total Business Results , Robert Poole . Robert's journey began 22 years ago, focusing on B2B cold calling. However, a life-altering event, his business partner's heart attack, led him to reevaluate his role and the future of his company. This catalyzed Robert's mission to create a busines...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to  Content Creator & Marketing Strategist, John Egan . John's journey began with freelancing for a credit card company in Austin, and his expertise has grown exponentially since then. This blog post aims to share the insights and lessons from our enlightening conversation. One of the hot topics we delved into was th...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Writer, Publisher & Journalist of Catapult Bookwriting, Mike Ulmer. Mike's journey from sports journalism to business storytelling is a fascinating one. After spending three decades in sports journalism, he transitioned into the business world. He noticed a common thread among many people he interacted with...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Podcast Host, Speaker & Business Coach Paul Teasdale . Paul's work is as unique as his background. He takes insights from his experience in high-performance teams, specifically in Formula 1, and makes them accessible to leaders and teams looking to improve their performance. His approach is multi-tiered, sta...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder & CEO of Troove , David Hurwitt . Dave Hurwitt, the founder and CEO of Troove, shed light on the glaring problems with the current college admissions process and how his platform aims to revolutionize it. Dave highlighted the inefficiencies and shortcomings of the current system, where a staggering 5...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to Entrepreneur & Construction Management Consultant of Profit Consulting Company , Leo George William Smith. Leo's journey into the world of business began at the tender age of 17 when he started his first construction renovation business. This venture later developed into 22 different franchises, demonstrating Leo'...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to Co-Founder & COO of Proseer , Jeff Rudner . Jeff Rudner is the co-founder and CEO of Procedure, a modern accounting firm that is redefining how small and medium-sized businesses operate. Proseer's unique approach combines people, processes, and technology to help companies to scale and work more efficiently. One o...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to Leadership Consultant, HR Expert, Author & Speaker of ESQgo , Mario Simonyan . Mario Simonyan is not just an intellectual property law attorney, but also the founder of ESQgo. His firm represents third-party Amazon seller brands, assisting them when they encounter issues with the marketplace or competitors. Mario...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Leadership Consultant, HR Expert, Author & Speaker, Kate Walker . Kate Walker is no stranger to the corporate world. With over two decades of experience in corporate HR, she has worked in diverse sectors such as global ad agencies, sports, and entertainment.  Her passion for the leadership aspect of HR is e...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Co-Founder, CEO & Interim COO of AMZ Advisers , Mike Begg . AMZ Advisers is a company that offers a comprehensive range of services to brands looking to scale their sales on Amazon. They handle everything from advertising strategy, merchandising, positioning, to content creation. Their goal is to take brands f...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO & Founder of Legacy Leadership Institute , Madeleine MacRae . Madeleine's journey with Legacy Leadership Institute began when two successful consulting firms merged into one. This merger created a platform for people to learn and grow together, helping them achieve their goals more effectively. Many of the...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO & Founder of Brandmagnetic , Mariana Henninger . Mariana believes in the power of video as a medium because it allows for non-verbal communication through facial expressions and visuals. She has made it her mission to teach entrepreneurs how to create brand videos that resonate with their audience and evok...