The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

How to Build a Thriving Creative Business: In-Depth Lessons from Miriam Schulman In this episode, host Josh Elledge sits down with Miriam Schulman , founder and CEO of Schulman Art and The Inspiration Place , to unpack the essential principles behind building a profitable and sustainable creative business. Miriam—also the author of the HarperCollins book Art, Inc. —shares her expertise on storytel...

Building a Strong Business Foundation with Lyndsay Stafford In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Lyndsay Stafford—founder and CEO of Stafford Solutions—to explore the essential building blocks entrepreneurs often overlook. Lyndsay shares insights from her corporate retail background and her work helping small business owners create clarity, strengthen their branding, and build systems tha...

Mastering Profitability and Mindset with Profit Doctor Ben In this episode, host Josh Elledge sits down with Dr. Ben Hansen—widely known as Profit Doctor Ben—to explore how mindset, emotional resilience, and strategic decision-making shape long-term business profitability. Dr. Hansen shares hard-earned lessons from scaling a multimillion-dollar company, experiencing burnout, and later helping hund...

Proactive Tax Strategies for Entrepreneurs: Insights from Danielle Michel, CEO of Oro Tax Advisors In this episode, host Josh Elledge sits down with Danielle Michel , serial entrepreneur, CPA, and CEO/co-founder of Oro Tax Advisors , to unpack the tax strategies most business owners overlook. Danielle shares her journey from running multiple businesses to building a tax advisory firm designed to g...

From AM Radios to Artificial Intelligence: Lessons on Adapting to Technological Change with Kevin Surace In this episode, host Josh Elledge sits down with Kevin Surace —keynote speaker, futurist, inventor, and serial entrepreneur—to explore the evolution of technology from AM radios to artificial intelligence. Kevin blends nostalgia for classic tech with practical, forward-thinking insights on AI...

Insights from Avi Aflalo, CEO of Simplex Mapping Solutions In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur , host Josh Elledge interviews Avi Aflalo , CEO and Co-Founder of Simplex Mapping Solutions Ltd. , to explore how advanced 3D immersive mapping is reshaping real estate development, design, planning, and sales. Drawing from his background as a marathon runner, Avi explains how endurance, p...

How AI Is Democratizing Patent Protection: Insights from Ophir Katzir, Co-Founder & CEO of senseIP In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur , host Josh Elledge sits down with Ophir Katzir , Co-Founder and CEO of senseIP , to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of intellectual property (IP) and patent protection. With a background spanning volunteer firefighting,...

The Enduring Power of Direct Mail: Expert Insights from Zairmail’s Wilson Zehr In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur , host Josh Elledge welcomes Wilson Zehr , Founder and CEO of Zairmail , for a deep exploration into why direct mail is still one of the most effective marketing channels in today’s digital-first world. Wilson draws from decades of experience—plus a surprising connection to...

Mastering Stress and Nervous System Regulation for High Performance: Insights from Kristen Boss In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur , host Josh Elledge welcomes Kristen Boss , Founder of Sondera , executive coach, keynote speaker, and host of The Kristen Boss Podcast . Kristen dives deep into the power of nervous system regulation, helping high achievers and leaders understand how to pe...

Mastering Business Growth: Insights from Mark Abbott, Founder & CEO of Ninety, on Operating Systems, Culture, and Organizational Maturity In this episode, host Josh Elledge sits down with Mark Abbott , Founder and CEO of Ninety , for a deep dive into business operating systems, organizational culture, and the journey of scaling small and mid-sized companies. Mark—drawing on decades of experien...

Mastering B2B SaaS Pricing: Expert Strategies from Dan Balcauski of Product Tranquility In this episode, host Josh Elledge sits down with Dan Balcauski , Founder and Principal Consultant of Product Tranquility , to uncover the true science behind effective B2B SaaS pricing. With over two decades in software and deep expertise in pricing strategy, Dan explains why pricing is often misunderstood, wh...

Unlocking Global Talent and Founder Freedom: Insights from Sid Jashnani of Rekruuto In this episode, host Josh Elledge talks with Sid Jashnani , Founder of Rekruuto and certified EOS implementer, about how founders can reclaim their time, scale with confidence, and access high-performing global talent. Sid shares his personal leadership journey, his frameworks for effective delegation, and his exp...

Unlocking the Power of Nearshore Talent: Insights from Rob Levin of WorkBetterNow In this episode, host Josh Elledge talks with Rob Levin , Chairman and Co-Founder of WorkBetterNow , about how nearshore talent is transforming the way small and mid-sized businesses scale and strengthen their teams. Rob—also the host of the Great Talent Great Business podcast and author of the forthcoming New Talent...

From Chaos to Clarity — How To Be Limitless Helps You Lead with Discipline and Impact In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur , host Josh Elledge speaks with Mick Todd , high-performance coach and Founder of To Be Limitless . Mick shares powerful insights on how to unlock clarity, discipline, and high performance to create lasting success—both personally and professionally. With his backgro...

The Science of Ethical Persuasion — Strategies to Hear “Yes” More Often with Patrick Van Der Burght In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur , host Josh Elledge speaks with Patrick Van Der Burght , SHIELD Certified Coach, Sydney Institute licensed trainer, and founder of Ethical Persuasion . Patrick shares how ethical persuasion—rooted in behavioral science—can drastically improve how you co...

How to Make Bold Decisions and Avoid Burnout — Leadership Lessons from Apollo Emeka In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur , host Josh Elledge talks with Apollo Emeka , Founder of Apollo Strategy Group Inc. and former Green Beret, Army National Guard veteran, and FBI intelligence analyst. Drawing from a remarkable journey through elite military service, entrepreneurship, and personal reinv...

Reclaiming Men’s Health: Proactive Wellness, Vulnerability, and the Power of Service — Lessons from Christopher Zaino In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur , host Josh Elledge speaks with Christopher Zaino , former Mister America and Mister Universe, and Founder of The Stallion Project . Christopher shares his inspiring journey of overcoming ulcerative colitis and embracing a mission to h...

How Human Design Can Transform Your Business — Insights from Stefanie Carlstedt In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur , host Josh Elledge sits down with Stefanie Carlstedt , the founder of Stefanie Carlstedt Coaching , to explore how Human Design can help entrepreneurs make aligned decisions, reduce burnout, and build businesses that honor their natural energy. Stefanie shares her persona...

Beyond Emotional Intelligence: Aasha LaCount’s Transformative Approach to Healing, Growth, and Leadership In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Aasha LaCount , CEO of BeyondEQ International , to discuss how emotional intelligence can be used as a gateway to deep healing and authentic leadership. Aasha shares her personal journey from anxiety and illness to empowerment through energy work,...

Unlocking Business Success: In-Depth Strategies from Joe Abreu’s Profit Optimization Program In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Joe Abreu , founder of GLOVISOR and creator of the Profit Optimization Program . Joe shares practical strategies for business owners to increase profitability, streamline operations, and regain balance in their lives. Drawing on years of experience advising ent...

How to Prepare Your Home Services Business for a Successful Sale: Expert Insights from Joe Bergin of Commonwealth M&A In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Joe Bergin , Co-founder of Commonwealth M&A , about how home services business owners—such as those in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, or landscaping—can prepare their companies for a successful sale. With his blend of blue...

Navigating the Next Phase: Kelly O’Neil’s Expert Guide for Gen X Entrepreneurs Seeking Purpose and Legacy In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Kelly O’Neil , founder of Phoenix Growth Partners, Inc. and host of the Epic AF Podcast . Kelly draws from her decades of experience helping Gen X entrepreneurs reinvent success, sharing powerful strategies for scaling with purpose and building leg...

Unlocking Sustainable Growth for Service-Based Businesses: Insights from Michael Walsh In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Michael Walsh , President and Founder of Walsh Business Growth Institute . Michael shares insights from over 30 years of helping service-based businesses scale successfully while keeping their people, purpose, and processes aligned. The discussion explores the stages...

How to Scale Your Business with Purpose: In-Depth Insights from Tori Boats In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Tori Boats , business strategist, coach, and founder of toriboats.com . Tori shares how she built and scaled multiple companies—including an eight-figure business with 75 employees—and now helps entrepreneurs grow intentionally without sacrificing fulfillment. The conversation e...

Unlocking Healthcare Data: Expert Insights from Jason Bryll of Parable Associates In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Jason Bryll , Founder and CEO of Parable Associates , a company helping healthcare organizations harness their data for growth, efficiency, and better patient outcomes. Jason discusses how healthcare’s complex data systems—spanning patients, payers, and providers—can be t...