The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO & Owner of Free Time Solutions , Barry Coziahr . Barry Coziahr, owner of Free Time Solutions, shared some insights into virtual assistant (VA) staffing. Free Time Solutions stands out due to its comprehensive VA services, linking clients with suitable VAs and providing robust HR support, monitoring, and co...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder of Encore Professionals Group , Chris Fontanella . Due to rising vendor management systems, Chris discussed the transformation of recruiting from a relational to a transactional sphere. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a relational component to find the perfect job fit. The attitude was anothe...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO & President of SmartMoves , Barbara Spector . Barbara Spector, Founder and CEO of Smart Moves, provides astute insights on the dynamics of sales teams and business decision-making. A strong advocate against laying off salespeople, she emphasizes that sales teams form the revenue backbone of any organizat...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Book Marketing & Business Marketing Specialist of Author Marketing Experts , Penny Sansevieri . Penny C. Sansevieri, founder and CEO of Author Marketing Experts, shared insightful strategies for effective book marketing. She emphasized the importance of targeting your core base - your dedicated followers. They...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Consultant, Coach & Speaker of Corene Phelps Coaching & Consulting , Corene Phelps . Corene Phelps, the founder of Corene Phelps Coaching and Consulting, a motivational speaker, and a hypnotherapist, delved into the world of hypnotherapy and its remarkable ability to help high performers and business own...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Consultant, Coach & Speaker, Shannon DeSouza . Shannon underscored the significance of delivering value and fostering trust among our target audience, alerting us to a prevalent mistake many make - having an obsessive focus on sales which results in overwhelming our audience with incessant, desperate promotion...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder of The Challenge Champion , Chris Colt . Chris Colt, reveals how challenges can revolutionize your business. By breaking down complex ideas into manageable steps, these challenges enable participants to achieve small daily victories and breakthroughs. The outcome? A surge in confidence and motivation to...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Business Coach, Speaker & Founder of Jess Stewart LLC , Jess Stewart .   Jess Stewart, a strategic business guide based in Texas, talked about her mission to help leadership teams and companies achieve their full potential. Jess offers valuable insights and practical tips on scaling and executing business...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO & President of Doug Thorpe Group , Doug Thorpe .   In today's world, employees want to be recognized as more than just a number on a payroll. The pandemic has accelerated this mindset shift, and leaders need to embrace this change and recalibrate their thinking to have open dialogues with their team...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Owner, President, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur & Advocate for Healing of Pulse Marketing Inc. , Serena Mastin .   Serena, a remarkable entrepreneur and advocate for healing, opened up about her past experiences leading to her success. Her journey is nothing short of extraordinary, filled with heartache...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Owner, HR Strategist & Culture Creator of People-Powered Solutions , Lori-Ann Duguay . Lori highlighted employees' ten basic needs at work and how meeting these needs can attract and retain high-performing talent. She emphasized that while these needs have always been there, the pandemic has brought them to...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Chief Growth Officer of Brand You Media , Zach Day .   Zach, the founder of Brand You Media, a filmmaker, film director, and a contestant/trainer for Ninja Warriors, discussed the importance of storytelling. Zach highlighted the importance of going beyond surface-level content. He delves deep into his clients...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Chief Growth Officer of VSA Partners , Ariadna Navarro .   Ariadna Navarro, Chief Growth Officer of Partners, a renowned brand strategy and design consultancy, shared some invaluable wisdom about defining a brand's ethos and standing. Defining a brand can be challenging, especially in an era where cancel cu...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Chief Sales Officer, President, Master Trainer & Executive Consultant of Brooke M Dukes , Brooke Dukes .   Brooke shares her expertise in helping executives find fulfillment by aligning their passions with their actions. Fear is a common emotion that keeps many individuals from reaching their full potenti...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder & President of  Build Scale Grow, Inc. ,  Benjamin Friedman .   Are you a small business owner who needs help to take your company to the next level? Do you feel like you've hit a plateau and can't figure out how to break through? Benjamin shared some invaluable insights into founders' challenge...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO & Culture Designer of Spoke and Wheel , Alla Weinberg .   As we spend a significant amount of time in our workplaces, creating an environment that is safe, inclusive, and empowering is essential. Alla Weinberg, CEO, and culture designer of Spoke and Wheel, discussed the importance of designing culture...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Co-Founder & Partnerships Director of MeetPartners Pte Ltd , Gil Petersil .   Gil understands the importance of building solid relationships in the business world. He knows that networking is not just about exchanging business cards but also about creating deep and meaningful connections that can lead t...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder & Principal of JHL Solutions , Juli Lassow .   As a retail consultant, Julie shares her wealth of expertise on how retailers can provide their customers with high-quality products that exceed their expectations. She emphasizes establishing strong partnerships with suppliers to achieve this goal. ...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Chief Exeutive Officer of Epic Presence , Casey Meehan . Content marketing has become essential to every business strategy, but creating high-quality content is time-consuming. Enter AI tools that help businesses generate content faster and more efficiently. In a recent podcast episode, the CEO and founder of Ep...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Speaker & Coach of The Productivity Specialist , Amber De La Garza . Amber is a productivity specialist, who shared five tips for achieving more in less time. She emphasized the importance of working smarter, not harder, and learning the skills of productivity and time management. Small business owners often w...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Chief Executive & Board Member of BigLeaf Networks , Greg Davis .   Today's businesses rely heavily on cloud-based applications for their daily operations. From call centres to healthcare facilities, there is a growing need for a consistent and reliable internet connection that can support these mission...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder & CEO of CoachHub , Yannis Niebelschuetz . Are you looking to unlock your full potential and improve your leadership skills? Do you want to enhance your company's culture and performance? CoachHub is the global leader in digital coaching. CoachHub offers a pool of over 3,500 certified business coaches...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Co-Founder, Visionary & CTO of INK , Alexander De Ridder . Are you tired of creating static pages with generic content? Do you want to improve your chances of ranking in less time? Look no further than Ink, an AI-powered content optimization tool that can help you achieve spectacular results. Ink's third-gen...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Chief Executive Officer of EmergeLabs , Brad Hunter . As software development continues to evolve, there is no doubt that AI is playing an increasingly important role. But what impact does it have on the industry? Brad Hunter, the President and Founder of EmergeLabs, shares his thoughts in a recent podcast episode...

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder & CEO of Rampiq Agency, Inc , Liudmila Kiseleva . Do you need help generating leads for your IT or SaaS company? Rampiq is a B2B digital marketing agency founded by Liudmila. She shared her insights on the importance of organic growth and content creation in generating leads and the use of AI tools a...