The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO & Founder of Eyeful Media , Antonella Pisani . One of the key insights Antonella shared was the importance of balancing instant gratification with long-term strategies like SEO. She emphasized the need to focus on reducing the cost of acquisition and understanding the lifetime value of a customer. She also...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Attorney & Founder  of Motiva Business Law , Danya Shakfeh . Danya specializes in helping entrepreneurs stay out of court and focus on their businesses. She does this by ensuring they have proper legal documentation and contracts. Danya explained that many business owners end up in court because they didn't...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder & CEO  of The Business Growers , Laura Johns . Laura Johns is the driving force behind The Business Growers, a company that serves as a fractional CMO and implementation team for founder-led companies with 50 or fewer employees. The Business Growers is a godsend for companies that may not need or can't...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Chief Executive Officer of Win BIG Media , Brandon McKee . In the current economic climate, many businesses are cutting back on their marketing spend, particularly in brand awareness campaigns. However, Brandon advises against this. Instead, he sees this as an opportunity for businesses to increase their market...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Legacy Coach of The Life You Love Coaching LLC , Joe Lander . Joe Lander is different from your typical coach. His work is centred around understanding his purpose and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. He challenges the status quo and helps successful professionals and executives identify, c...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO & Creative Director of Qream Design Agency , Bohdan Paladiichuk . Bohdan emphasized the importance of keeping the team small to foster creativity and collaboration. He believes a more minor team allows for a more intimate, hands-on approach to their projects. Bohdan explained crucial factors in creating...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder of Freeceo , Annelise Worn . Annelise's journey is one of resilience and determination. She launched her marketing agency in 2017 and soon realized the need to empower women to control their marketing. This led her to start teaching DIY marketing, expanding her focus to include both men and women. Her miss...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder of ELF Solutions Inc , Erin Thorp . Erin's journey in the construction and engineering industry exposed her to various types of leadership. This experience inspired her to focus on leadership development training, coaching, and facilitation through her company, ELF Solutions. She emphasizes the importance...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO, Keynote Speaker & Consultant of T he B3 Method Institute , Amy Vetter . Amy Vetter is a unique blend of a CPA, yoga instructor, and technologist. She leverages this diverse background to help individuals and businesses find balance and bliss. During our conversation, Amy emphasized the importance of sel...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder and CEO of Wolf's Edge Integrators , Ben Wolf . Ben is a successful entrepreneur and the author of the groundbreaking book " Fractional Leadership: Landing Executive Talent You Thought Was Out of Reach ." His journey from a corporate bankruptcy attorney to a healthcare startup and eventually founding his f...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO & Co-Founder of Carbide , Darren Gallop . Darren explained that the black market for cybercrime has surpassed the proceeds from illicit drugs globally, and organized crime groups are becoming more involved. With the regulatory environment becoming more aggressive, companies face complex compliance requir...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder, Publicist & Creative Director of The Conscious Publicist, LLC , Ashley Graham . Ashley's journey began as a publicist, representing clients to get them featured on podcasts. However, in 2023, she took a leap of faith and became a podcaster. This transition allowed her to experience both sides of the p...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Owner of CWR , Jessica Dragan . In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Owner of Can’t Wait To Retire , Jessica Dragan . Jessica's journey into business transition investment was a complex one. After leaving the military, she accidentally fell into business ownershi...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO & Chief Executive Officer of CuriosityBased , Julie Pham . Dr. Julie Pham is a force to be reckoned with. Her mission is to help people practice curiosity in the workplace. She believes there is often a gap between what leaders say they value, such as curiosity, and what individual contributors experience....

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Business Profits Strategist & Online Business Coach, Jeanne Omlor . Jeanne Omlor is a seasoned business profit strategist who works with coaches, consultants, and service providers. Her clientele ranges from newbies in the industry to seasoned professionals. Jeanne's expertise lies in helping businesses maximi...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Co-Founders & Chief Operations Officer  of CodeCrew INC , Alex Melone & Andrei Marin . Alexander and Andrei highlighted two crucial areas: deliverability and segmentation. They stressed the importance of ensuring emails reach the intended recipients and tailoring messages to specific audience segments. T...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Chief Innovation Officer of Growth Acceleration Partners , Dave Moore . As the Chief Innovation Officer at Growth Acceleration Partners, Dave shared that his role is centered around failure. He emphasized that innovative companies tolerate failure and embrace and celebrate it. This approach involves testing and...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Broker & Business Advisor of Website Closers , Nate Lind . Nate Lind is not your average broker. He started his career in real estate, transitioned into e-commerce entrepreneurship, and eventually found his calling as a broker and business advisor at Website Closers. His diverse background and wealth of experi...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder, Lead Strategist & Social Media Content Creator of Oh Snap! Social , Karlyn Ankrom . When asked about trends in social media, Karlyn emphasized the power of video and the importance of showcasing expertise and authenticity. She encourages business owners to repurpose content, such as podcast intervie...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Managing Director of Blue Sky Exit Planning , Joseph Gitto . Joe focuses on the lower middle market, which includes companies with revenue ranging from 5 to 25 million dollars. This market is often overlooked when it comes to exit planning, and Joe's mission is to bring the level of expertise and resources availab...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the President of SEO National , Damon Burton . A client's question about Google sparked Damon's foray into SEO. He offered to help them with SEO, but with a unique twist - he would only get paid once they achieved a specific benchmark. This unconventional approach was a game-changer, leading Damon to offer the same ar...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder of Billable at the Beach® , Amy Rasdal . Amy Rasdal started the conversation by dispelling a common myth: consultants make less money than traditional jobs. On the contrary, she explained that consultants can earn more and significantly impact client companies. She likened consulting to being a superhero w...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Managing Partner of Vici Partners , Alec Hudnut . Alec stressed that the most crucial aspect of any company is its decision-making process, as this determines its long-term success. Vici Partners helps executives understand the value of front-line and mid-level management by teaching them how to present ideas in...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the  CEO and Founder of The Polite Company , Kristi Spencer . Kristi Spencer passionately spoke about the importance of using etiquette for good and not for negative purposes. She acknowledged that some people may have had bad experiences with etiquette, being chastised or embarrassed by others. As a leader, I asked C...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO and Founder of Lone Fir Creative , Tyler Pigott . Tyler started the conversation by emphasizing the importance of meeting clients where they are. He pointed out that brands that try to do everything are not winning anymore. Instead, the key to success lies in being specific about the problem you solve for cl...