Time is a limited resource. And somehow it seems to be extra precious to come by when you’re running a business. It’s actually one of your most valuable assets as a leader and should be protected. But how? Tricia Sciortino, CEO of Belay, shows us how finding a passionate, high-performing assistant (who thinks like a leader) can help business owners take back their time and focus on the bigger picture—aka, growing and scaling their businesses. entreleadership.com/podcast BELAY's website The Entre...
Oct 19, 2020•59 min•Ep. 397
Once a successful attorney, Shawn Askinosie had it all—security, a winning track record, and good money. So why did he find himself struck by a panic attack as he left the courtroom one day? Shawn took a hard look in the mirror and discovered he was completely unfulfilled by his job and his life. And so, his search for meaningful work began, leading him from the courtroom to cocoa beans, and eventually, to Askinosie Chocolate. The community-changing chocolatier joins the EntreLeadership team to ...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 396
Fear, anger and shame are generally NOT the emotions we get excited about using in our leadership toolkits (or in life). In fact, leaders are trained to leave emotions at the door or to believe that emotions are a sign of weakness. But Dr. Chip Dodd, author of The Voice of the Heart, says these “weaknesses” are actually tools for strength in business and in life. Tune in as he shares the true value of human emotions, the pitfalls of leadership, and why he’ll never get on an airplane with a fearl...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 395
Have you ever been confused by the difference between purpose, vision and mission? A lot of business owners use these words interchangeably. But while they’re highly interconnected, they’re actually not the same. Ramsey Personality Ken Coleman clarifies the purpose of these three important concepts and how they work together to keep you and your company charging ahead, even in times of crisis. Plus, Ken breaks down three key components to help you discover your leadership sweet spot. entreleader...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 394
Between coming up with your initial business concept and building your company into what it is today, you probably had to wade through a good bit of learning how not to do a few (or 100) things. That’s certainly what happened for former Special Forces Sergeant Jason McCarthy on his journey of starting the GORUCK brand a decade ago. What started as an idea to create and sell no-frills, tough-as-nails backpacks became something much bigger. Tune in to hear how Jason’s early adventures in business ...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 393
Author and podcast host Guy Raz has interviewed thousands of leaders. Between working on his new book, How I Built This, and his day-to-day role hosting the popular NPR podcast of the same name, he’s heard the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to how some of the top names in business say they’ve gotten it right (or really wrong) in their leadership journey. Over time, Guy has found similar threads winding through their various paths to success. Join us to hear some of his key takeaways to...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 392
Some days it's not easy to connect the dots between your day-to-day and what drove you to start your business in the first place. But a strong sense of purpose is the very thing that will get you and your team through whatever life throws at you. Jimmy Mellado, President and CEO of Compassion International, draws from his experience leading all sizes and types of organizations to share how a deep connection to purpose is jet fuel for your business. entreleadership.com/podcast Compassion Internat...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 390
If you started a business, odds are you know how to drive home a sale. But you can’t be the only one on the phones and running the business forever—it’s just not sustainable. If you want to take your business to that next level of performance, you need salespeople to think and act like you do—to leave the cave, kill something, and drag it home! Jeb Blount, sales and leadership thought leader, draws on his years in sales consulting to show you just how to coach your sales team to serve and win th...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 389
The average day of most entrepreneurs can feel like an endless to-do list—you know, the kind filled with a constant storm of emails, texts and meetings that never ever slow down. On top of that, you still have an entire team to lead, a business to scale, and a life to live. Something’s got to give, right? Turns out, it’s a whole lot of somethings. Gary Keller, cofounder of Keller Williams International and a bestselling author, says the secret to managing it all starts with focusing on one singu...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 388
It can feel like you got dumped when a team member leaves. But the reality is, healthy things grow, and growing things change—including your business and your team! Whether someone needs to move on, or you need to move them out, your staff will change over time. So you need a game plan. Daniel Tardy and Sarah Sloyan, Vice President and Senior Vice President of EntreLeadership, talk through common scenarios business owners face regarding turnover and what you can do to transition team members wit...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 387
If your average day at work is consumed with putting out fires and dealing with one emergency after the other, you’re on a very slippery slope. It’s a place New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath likes to call “downstream,” and before you know it, he warns, you’ll be stuck there. Tune in as Dan explains why adopting an upstream mindset—i.e., focusing on preventing problems rather than reacting to them over and over again—is crucial to moving your business forward and uniting your team. entr...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 386
Here’s a shocking statistic for you: The average person spends 90,000 hours of their lifetime at work.1 Even more surprising? Only 13% of people report being emotionally invested in their work,2 and if you ask former Twitter vice president Bruce Daisley, we can (and must) do better than that. Join us as the bestselling author shares his findings on what drives happiness at work and why it affects everything from our productivity and collaboration to our bottom line. entreleadership.com/podcast B...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 385
If your idea of leadership is being the top dog, barking orders, micromanaging your team, and putting yourself first, retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink says you’ve got a big problem on your hands—your ego. And the irony is, when your ego is in charge, you are not at all. Tune in as Jocko explains why letting your ego drive your decision-making is so dangerous and shares simple strategies to keep it in check. entreleadership.com/podcast Jocko Willink's website Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Joc...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 384
You’ve probably heard the alarming statistic that roughly 50% (yes, half!) of all small businesses fail within the first five years.1 Kind of takes the wind right out of your entrepreneurial sails, no? Well, we’ve got some very good news: It doesn’t have to be that way. After working with hundreds of business owners over the past 15 years, EntreLeadership has discovered that if business owners focus on six key areas, their chances of success skyrocket. Tune in as Ramsey Solutions’ own Daniel Tar...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 383
The legendary Zig Ziglar once said, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” It’s a strategy that bestselling author Michael Hyatt would describe as operating without a vision—and one that’s not going to end well if your goal is to scale your business. Tune in to hear Michael explain why establishing a vision for the future of your company not only communicates where you’re going as an organization but also builds focus and engagement on your team. And guess what? Those are the thing...
Jul 06, 2020•58 min•Ep. 382
While many people stubbornly subscribe to the you-have-to-borrow-money-to-make-money philosophy, Dave Ramsey knows that idea is just a bold-faced lie. And he learned it the hard way. Forced to file bankruptcy in his twenties, Dave started over from scratch and has since built a multimillion-dollar business the only way he knows how: at the speed of cash. That’s right, over 25 years later and now with a team of nearly 1,000 people, Dave is—and has resolved to remain—debt-free. Tune in to hear Dav...
Jun 29, 2020•57 min•Ep. 381
In 2008, Spikeball founder and CEO Chris Ruder set out to create the next great American sport. But unfortunately, after a sizeable ad spend, Chris discovered that his number one target market—volleyball players—didn’t exactly share his passion for the game. Useful information for sure, but you know what was even more valuable? The way he learned it. Tune in to find out why talking to real live people changed everything and enabled Chris to turn Spikeball into a $21 million company—while expandi...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 380
Many sports teams throughout history have boasted a roster of all stars and scored a few titles. But only an elite handful have achieved true, lasting greatness. In his decade-long study of the best sports teams in the world, author Sam Walker has identified the one common factor that led to their sustained success—an extraordinary captain. Listen as he shares what sets the best captains apart and how you can become the kind of leader that leads your team to success that lasts. entreleadership.c...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 379
How do you become the kind of leader that is always driving their business forward? Well, the first step is to never stop growing. Ramsey Solutions’ own Chris Hogan shows us there are six core areas every business owner needs to focus on to constantly strengthen and scale their business. Listen as he shares from his own personal experience how to navigate the challenges of business ownership. entreleadership.com/podcast Chris Hogan's website #374: The Secret of My Success with John C. Maxwell Le...
Jun 08, 2020•54 min•Ep. 378
Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadership.com/weekly-report Follow us...
Jun 05, 2020•8 min
Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadership.com/weekly-report Follow us...
Jun 04, 2020•9 min
Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadership.com/weekly-report Follow us...
Jun 03, 2020•9 min
Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadership.com/weekly-report Follow us...
Jun 02, 2020•8 min
If the COVID-19 global pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that navigating uncertainty and so many unknowns can be extremely challenging. And for some leaders like Jeni Britton Bauer, founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, it’s not the first time they’ve had to do it. In 2015, a potential listeria outbreak threatened to shut down her business—permanently. But through quick action and creative problem solving, Jeni’s came back stronger than ever and now has over 40 scoop shops and retail distrib...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 377
Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadersh...
May 29, 2020•10 min
Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadersh...
May 28, 2020•7 min
Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadersh...
May 27, 2020•11 min
Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadersh...
May 26, 2020•9 min
As many an entrepreneur will tell you, what originally starts as a dream opportunity can all too often turn into a never-ending nightmare. But Drew Holcomb refused to let his story play out that way. Rather than simply focusing on the creative side of his career over the past 15 years, the singer/songwriter doubled down on infrastructure to build a thriving business (in an extremely competitive industry, no less). Tune in as Drew shares how he balances priorities and navigates change, and what h...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 376
Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus. Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus episodes: Text DAILYBONUS to 33444 Want to bring in Alex Judd and experience an EntreLeadership Workshop with your team? Click the link below: https://www.entreleadership.com/workshops Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly Report Tool, FREE, for you and your team for 3 months: Text TEAMHEALTH to 33444 or visit entreleadersh...
May 22, 2020•11 min
