Step It Up Entrepreneur

Are you an entrepreneur who refuses to be average? Whether you are just starting out or already crushing it inside of a 7+ figure business, this show is for you! From over 20 years of crashing, burning, building, surviving, and thriving in business, host Tomas Keenan has seen ALL ends of the spectrum! If you have found this show, it is because you align deep down with the values that we discuss and because you are ready to evolve to a new level of mental toughness. Even if you have a vision that NO ONE can understand, even if you are judged by many and understood by only a few, this show serves to empower you and help you STEP IT UP to the level of your life’s purpose. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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Episodes

Snake Oil Salesmen with Kyle Slaymaker -Episode 166

I'm sitting down with Kyle Slaymaker and we got down to the nitty-gritty of today's (sometimes bullshit) coaching industry. We cover: The importance of vetting your clients. Being a therapist vs. being a coach. Bogus coaching credentials (or lack thereof). Giving back to your early mentors. As coaches ourselves, we've learned a thing or two over the years about what does and doesn't work when it comes to running your own coaching business. Join in and get inspired! THE MASTERMIND IS OPEN Wish ma...

Feb 08, 2023•51 min

Building Dominant Brands with Zach Babcock -Episode 165

Zach Babcock is an expert at beating the odds. After spending 5 years in prison, Zach decided to make a dramatic pivot and became the visionary of his own life. He went all-in on his own healing journey and did the grueling inner work required to lead a good life, and run multiple successful businesses. He is now on a mission to help fellow alpha entrepreneurs do the same. This talk gets real and vulnerable. Join in and get inspired! THE MASTERMIND IS OPEN Wish mastermind groups actually provide...

Feb 01, 2023•36 min

Youthful Vision and Innovation with Carson Hostetler - Episode 164

Carson Hostetler and his team of 30 & unders are shaking up the shed game over at Eagle Ridge Barn Builders. Join us as we dive into their humble beginnings selling on Facebook Marketplace, how they managed rapid expansion during the lockdown, and learn how their dedicated sales team takes #smallstepsdaily to continue to evolve and make big business moves. You won't want to miss this one! THE MASTERMIND IS OPEN Wish mastermind groups actually provided some coaching? The Step It Up Academy Ma...

Jan 25, 2023•41 min

Fake Influencers, Fake PR, & Worthless Blue Checkmarks - Episode 163

Kathryn Tague and PollyAnna Brown are joining me today to discuss all the fakes out there in the world. This episode is sure to ruffle some feathers as we call out all the posers who are buying fake followers, buying articles in Forbes magazine, and fooling you with their paid influence. But we've had enough, and you deserve to know the real truth behind who pays for influence and who has earned it organically over time by earning audience trust. We will show you how to spot fake influence vs. r...

Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 19 min

REPOST Fake Influencers, Fake PR, & Worthless Blue Checkmarks - Episode 163

Sorry folks, we are having issues with Spotify publishing the audio, so we are repsoting this episode. Kathryn Tague and PollyAnna Brown are joining me today to discuss all the fakes out there in the world. This episode is sure to ruffle some feathers as we call out all the posers who are buying fake followers, buying articles in Forbes magazine, and fooling you with their paid influence. But we've had enough, and you deserve to know the real truth behind who pays for influence and who has earne...

Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 19 min

Breaking through the Comfort Zone with Marc Mason - Episode 162

Marc Mason knows exactly what it takes to go from nothing to something. After the loss of his mother at age 9, Marc stumbled through adolescence full of troubles and hardships. During his senior year of high school, he decided to take plumbing and that's when his story really began. Fast forward to now. Marc is a successful CEO and entrepreneur who shows up with zero fear. Join us today while Tomas and Marc talk about their 75 Hard journeys, the importance of showing up on social media, and surr...

Jan 11, 2023•51 min

Working Backwards with Adam Niec - Episode 161

Adam has firsthand experience with the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, and this week he's sharing what he's learned about what it takes to succeed in the business world. In this episode, we'll be discussing the reality of the entrepreneur game and how it's about so much more than just time, money, and freedom. We'll also delve into the importance of having a clear mission and vision for your business, and we'll talk about the steps you need to take to get your business off the ground and...

Jan 04, 2023•43 min

The Power of Positivity and Laughter with Steve Gamlin - Episode 160

Steve Gamlin spent a decade punishing himself after he blew his life up. His self-talk was terrible, and he was stuck in a rut. Does this sound like you? Are you punishing yourself and holding yourself back? Then this is the show for you. Steve makes folks laugh, make them think, and gives real advice. He has had great mentors along the way and now As Steve says, "Sometimes we trip and fall and realize the view from the ground." Drawing from his background in the radio industry, stand-up comedy ...

Dec 28, 2022•43 min

Getting Nerdy with Adam McChesney - Episode 159

Adam McChesney has been a friend for a couple of years. I met him as he was starting his entrepreneurial journey. Adam owns Hite Digital in St. Louis. He had to overcome the nay-sayers and find his way to success, like so many of us. We get a bit nerdy today about marketing. SEO is not dead, regardless of what you've heard. It is more important than ever. Enjoy the episode! CONNECT WITH ADAM Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Work THE MASTERMIND IS OPEN Wish mastermind groups actually provided some coa...

Dec 21, 2022•42 min

The Rest Of The Story - Episode 158

Do you ever feel like you've told the story, but maybe not fully? That's how I have been feeling. Brene Brown likes to say being vulnerable is being brave, and that all great leaders are brave. So I guess this podcast will enter the world as the ultimate act of bravery, in hopes you will find strength in yourself if you have been searching for it. I want to be very real with you, the listener, about what the last year of my life has been like. Honestly? It's been a cocktail of extreme highs, mix...

Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min

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