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If you think a great idea is all it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, best-selling author and Princeton professor Derek Lidow says you might want to think twice about starting your own business. However, if you follow his advice and start by honestly determining whyyou want to be an entrepreneur, your chances of success dramatically increase. It also doesn’t hurt to look to some of the all-time greats for inspiration. Tune in as Derek shares what Sam Walton and Walt Disney did right (and wrong), as well as ways to win in your own endeavors. Also joining us is Ramsey Solutions Executive Vice President Brian Williams to share his thoughts on leading teams well. Trust us, after heading up four different teams in three years, he has a wealth of insight. entreleadership.com/podcast Leadership Growth Assessment from EntreLeadership Small Business Office Automation Guide from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Elo 201839min

Michael Wystrach, CEO and co-founder of Freshly, insists that the best businesses are built by those who, first and foremost, are passionate about finding a solution to an unsolved problem. And based on the success of his all-natural, chef-cooked meal delivery service, he’s 100% right. In less than three years, Freshly has become a standout in the $1.2 trillion food industry and attracted heavyweight investors like Nestlé. Tune in as Michael talks about the necessity of passion, why the best marketing platform is always your product, and his mission to change the world one meal at a time. Ramsey Solutions’ senior vice president also joins us with All Access member Dathan to offer counsel and tactics for getting his business back on track. entreleadership.com/podcast Mission Mapper from EntreLeadership Grow Your Customer Lifetime Value Worksheet from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Elo 201845min

Talent, skill, and an unparalleled work ethic may seem like a guaranteed recipe for success, but Molly Fletcher—acclaimed motivational speaker, author, and former sports agent—has seen fear undermine it all. Tune in as Molly explains how a positive mindset can be a total game-changer, unlocking boundless potential and unforeseen opportunities for growth. Better yet, she offers powerful advice on making this shift in your own life. Also joining us is Dave Ramsey, who shares why fear is such a dangerous thing and suggests ways to escape its manipulative grip. entreleadership.com/podcast Decision Making Checklist from EntreLeadership Work/Life Balance from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Elo 201845min

In order to move your business forward, GE Business Innovations chief marketing officer Dara Treseder knows you have to first identify two things: where you are in the market and where you’d like to be. It’s in this space, which she calls the growth gap, that innovation is not only important but absolutely essential. Join us as Dara shares why partnerships are a game-changer (and ways to evaluate the best one for your venture), as well as what every marketing campaign needs to resonate in today’s competitive landscape. We’ll also share Dave Ramsey’s thoughts on market disruption and detail the three things you must avoid in order to survive. entreleadership.com/podcast Marketing to Millennials Guide from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Heinä 201836min

While it may not be possible to eliminate all the daily distractions (we’re looking at you, 24/7 emails, social media notifications, and nonstop text messages!) in our lives, best-selling author Curt Steinhorst says we can all become measurably more focused by being intentional about what we pay attention to. Tune in as Curt details the four elements that affect your focus and offers solutions that can boost productivity, efficiency and, ultimately, your bottom line. Ramsey Solutions Senior Vice President Daniel Tardy and Ramsey Personality Christy Wright also join us to discuss simple ways to handle everyday distractions. entreleadership.com/podcast Get a free chapter of the book: Can I Have Your Attention? A 7-Day Plan to Triple Your Productivity from EntreLeadership Personalized Growth Planner from Infusionsoft  Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Heinä 201849min

The path to success is seldom entirely smooth, but venture capitalist Carter Cast says that shouldn’t derail your career—if, that is, you learn how to recognize your blind spots. Tune in as Carter, who is also an award-winning clinical professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, details the personality traits of the five archetypes found in every workplace. With a little self-awareness, you can easily identify which archetype you are so that you can maximize your strengthsandimprove upon your weaknesses to keep your career on track. EntreLeadership Vice President Sarah Sloyan also joins us for a candid conversation about ways she works to overcome her own personal limitations and offers tactical advice for helping team members do the same. entreleadership.com/podcast Leadership Growth Assessment from EntreLeadership 14-Day Free Trial from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Heinä 201849min

In today’s ever-changing business environment, the most effective way to keep your organization competitive is with a team that is continuously learning, according to best-selling author Whitney Johnson. New challenges are not only important to keep us engaged and motivated, but they also lead to increased productivity and better morale. Tune in to find out how to determine where you are on your personal learning curve, as well as ways to help your team members along theirs. Also joining us is Armando Lopez, executive director of HR at Ramsey Solutions, to talk about ways we are changing our interview process to ensure each candidate’s experience is a positive one. entreleadership.com/podcast The EntreLeader’s Guide to Hiring from EntreLeadership Personalized Growth Planner from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Heinä 201842min

Providing unbeatable value to customers is a timeless idea—and one that former Dollar General CEO Cal Turner Jr. credits for growing his family’s business into a billion-dollar enterprise. Join us as he shares stories straight from the entrepreneurial front lines, along with insight into his father’s founding strategy and why it worked. We’ll also hear from Dave and his daughter Rachel Cruze about how—and why—they keep family and business separate at the office. Spoiler alert: Clearly defined roles are the best place to start. entreleadership.com/podcast The 6 Major Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Family Business from EntreLeadership Custom Growth Plan from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Heinä 201841min