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In this special Collab Week episode of Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur , nine founders answer one creative and surprisingly powerful question: What is a concept from another discipline, hobby, or part of life that changed how you think as a founder? You’ll hear from Shawn Sundsvold, Jaimz Hodge, Jane Alexander, Drew Dorenfest, Erik Berglund, Lisa Larson, Nate Hebbert, Stephen Custer, and Nicholas Co...

In this special Collab Week episode of Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur , four founders answer one powerful question: What is an opportunity you almost ignored — but now realize changed everything? You’ll hear from Jane Alexander of Emma Advisor, Shawn Sundsvold of GoldBear Media, Mike Gross of Michael J. Gross LLC and Management System Certification Training Solutions, and Nate Hebbert of SelfWare C...

In this special Collab Week episode of Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur , five founders answer one deceptively powerful prompt: What is the single most important question you ask yourself to stay focused, make better decisions, and keep building? You’ll hear from Brent Newton of myOwl, Mary Gunther of The Social G Co., Nate Hebbert of SelfWare Consulting, Stephen Custer of Dry Humor Marketing, and Sh...

In this first-ever Collab Week episode of Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur , four past guests come together to answer one powerful question: What’s a tiny decision you made that changed everything? You’ll hear from Stephen Custer of Dry Humor Marketing, Nate Hebbert of SelfWare Consulting, Drew Dorenfest of Client Magnet CRM, and Janice Kephart of ZipID as they each share a seemingly small moment tha...

In this very special Solo Sunday episode, Brian shares his biggest and most personal announcement ever. After a decade of sharing his entrepreneurial journey on the show, he’s opening up about a life-changing milestone that is already profoundly shifting his perspective on business, priorities, and success. He ties this beautiful moment back to the single most important element of any business str...

We’re often told that to grow, we need to do more, add more, and say “yes” to every opportunity. But what if the real secret to strategic success is doing less? In this Solo Strategy episode, Brian flips the script on traditional business strategy, arguing that what you choose not to do is just as important as what you do. Drawing on powerful examples from icons like Steve Jobs at Apple and retail...

Ever get excited about a new marketing tactic or business strategy, go all-in for a week, and then quit when you don’t see immediate results? You’re not alone. This is one of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs fail to gain traction. In this Solo Strategy episode, Brian argues that most strategies don't fail because they’re “bad”—they fail because we don’t commit to them long enough to see them...

Is your calendar packed with execution, leaving no room for strategy? It’s easy to fall into the “busyness trap,” where you’re constantly working in your business but never on it. But as Brian explains in this Solo Strategy episode, true entrepreneurial growth comes from intentionally stepping out of the day-to-day to think like an executive. Today, he’s pulling back the curtain on his personal sy...

Stuck in the endless loop of figuring out the "perfect" price for your product or service? You’re not alone. Pricing is one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face, but what if the entire way you think about it is wrong? In this Solo Strategy episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on a powerful strategic truth: you don’t actually choose your prices—the market does. He reveals how pri...

Summer Miller shares her incredible journey from growing up in a small, impoverished village in China to scaling and exiting a home care company with over 1,000 employees. She reveals how a simple parenting moment with her daughter, Piper, sparked the idea for her latest company, My Little Venture—a platform designed to teach kids entrepreneurship. This episode is a masterclass in the power of min...

Do you ever find yourself telling people how busy you are? In a world that applauds the “hustle,” it’s easy to wear long hours like a badge of honor, especially when you don’t have tangible results to share yet. In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on this dangerous societal norm that traps so many entrepreneurs. He shares a vulnerable story from his early days as a teenage en...

We've all felt it: the rush of excitement from a new idea, the flood of validation when friends and family applaud our potential. But what if that feeling is the very thing holding your business back? In this powerful solo episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on a dangerous mindset trap that snares countless entrepreneurs: falling in love with possibilities instead of execution. Drawing from...

Ever end a long day of "hustling" only to realize you’re no closer to your actual goals? This solo episode is a raw, no-nonsense gut check for every entrepreneur who feels busy but not productive. Brian unpacks the true meaning of discipline, challenging the popular belief that just showing up and grinding is enough. He introduces a single, powerful question that will force you to confro...

Ever have one of those days where you feel stuck, overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list, and can’t seem to get out of your own way? It’s not a lack of passion or work ethic; it’s likely your brain is running too many "programs" at once. In this solo episode, Brian unpacks a fascinating psychological concept from the 1920s called the Zeigarnik Effect. He explains how unfinished tasks a...

"My business is different." "My industry is just more complicated." Have you ever said—or even just thought—these words? If so, this Solo Sunday episode is a must-listen. Brian pulls back the curtain on one of the most dangerous traps for entrepreneurs: our ego's craving for complexity. He explains why we instinctively overcomplicate our marketing, sales, and operations, a...

Ever feel like you know exactly what you should be doing, but you're stuck in a cycle of endless research, planning, and what-ifs? You might be too smart for your own good. In this kickoff to a special Mindset & Motivation Week, Brian goes back to the show’s roots to unpack a counterintuitive and powerful concept: sometimes, being a little bit “dumber” is the key to entrepreneurial succes...

Ever wonder what separates good entrepreneurs from the truly great ones? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on a game-changing sales philosophy by putting one of his closest friends, Jarome McKenzie, on blast. Brian shares the story of how Jarome turned a prospect who was ghosting him into a new client, not with a clever sales script, but with genuine, unconditional care. Th...

Ever feel like you’re the most expensive employee in your own business? If you take pride in being the one who “gets it done,” this episode will challenge that core belief. In this special episode, Brian pulls back the curtain and shares the exact content he teaches his high-level clients, centered around a career-defining lesson he learned during a snowy Christmas Eve drive. He reveals why the ve...

After being laid off from his software engineering job, Matt Peters didn't just look for a new role—he taught himself AI and launched a company at the forefront of the new tech revolution. In this episode, Matt, the founder of VulnautAI, pulls back the curtain on the AI arms race, explaining how his company is helping defend blockchain applications from sophisticated, AI-powered cyberattacks....

How can you leverage powerful AI like ChatGPT or Claude without exposing your sensitive business data? Rami Akeela, founder of Nera Systems, predicted this exact problem long before it became a mainstream concern and built the solution. In this episode, Rami unveils the Nera Chat App, a tool that delivers the full intelligence of major AI models with truly zero data exposure, eliminating the trade...

Jamie Kostelac and Aaron Farris of Titan Group are back, and their growth is nothing short of explosive. When they first appeared on the show, they were running a single $800k junk removal location. Less than two years later, they’re scaling multiple brands, operating in six locations, and projecting $18 million in revenue. This episode is a masterclass in what it takes to build a scalable, people...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Lexi Matias, a growth strategist and the co-CEO of Patriot Path Solutions, a company built to solve a real-world problem with integrity. Lexi shares her incredible journey from running creative side hustles, like a jewelry business, to co-founding a mission-driven company that helps U.S. military veterans navigate the complexities of VA disability benefits. Th...

Ever feel like you’re trying to force a business strategy that just doesn’t feel right? In this special Solo Sunday episode, Brian Lofrumento is pulling back the curtain on why one-size-fits-all advice is failing you. This episode isn’t meant to be listened to — it’s meant to be acted on. Brian spent his entire Sunday building a brand-new, powerful tool just for you: the "What Type of Entrepr...

As entrepreneurs, we're constantly feeding data into AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, but have you ever stopped to ask: where does that data go, and who really owns it? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Joshua Rhines, a fourth-generation Montanan and the founder of CubCloud AI. Joshua is on a mission to bring AI infrastructure back to a local level, championing the concept of &qu...

In a world saturated with social media, how do you create a space for genuine connection and memory? Dr. Leslie Hemedes, a clinical psychologist turned tech founder, joins the show to share how she is answering that question. She details her journey from private practice to co-founding KeepsaiQ, a platform designed to preserve not just photos and videos, but the rich context, stories, and emotions...