Trent Clark was a former 3X World Series Coach. Now? He is the CEO of Leadershipity , a business consulting firm that helps create winning systems for sustainable organizations through exceptional leaders/coaches. He joins host Don Williams to discuss the common formula in sports and business that equals success. Trent discusses the most important characteristic that differentiates a leader. A hint? It’s more than just talent. Tune in to find out and learn more about his transition into entrepre...
Oct 14, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Presenting your business to the public correctly and well can go a long way. That is why public relations is important. In this episode, we have Evan Nierman , the founder and CEO of Red Banyan with 20 years of high-level experience in public relations, marketing, crisis management, online media, international relations, and public affairs. He talks to Don Williams about his secrets to growth and success, emphasizing that the key in this industry is communication. He helps his clients solve thei...
Sep 30, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 45
A lot of entrepreneurs can start a business but a lot of them fail to scale it. Everything will go down the drain if you don’t know how to grow it. In this episode Allison Maslan shows us the ropes of scaling a business. Allison has had her fair share of business failures but she stood her ground and studied what worked and what didn’t. She is now the CEO of Pinnacle Global Network . And, she is also the bestselling author of Scale or Fail . Join Don Williams as he talks to Allison Maslan about ...
Sep 21, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Do you have what it takes to venture into the world as an IT entrepreneur? Join us in this episode as Rishi Khanna discusses how he is keeping and managing his business while trying to scale it. After graduating, Rishi worked for a consulting company but soon decided to start his own software development company. The interest comes from his younger years, but he still pursued a different degree in business economics since he enjoys it more. He shares the challenges he encountered along the way a...
Sep 13, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The path to success in entrepreneurship is not a straight. Here to share his journey is Kevin Bonfield , founder of Concentre and co-owner of EcoClean . From growing up in the UK and studying law to migrating to Texas and starting multiple businesses, Kevin has certainly taken a less orthodox to business success but has achieved it either way. Listen in to learn more about his journey and gain perspective on what works as he chats with host Don Williams....
Sep 10, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 42
What’s the secret to landing a Shark Tank Deal with Barbara Corcoran? Here to share his wisdom and experience is Mitch Allen , the Founder and Head Elf of HireSanta . This is far from Mitch’s first-hand in entrepreneurship, but the failures and the many lessons he learned along the way brought him to his success now. Tune in as he joins Don Williams to share the ups and downs of his entrepreneur journey....
Sep 07, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Anybody can be a successful entrepreneur given the right mindset. Don Williams presents Gian-Carlo Torres , who went from a waiter to proven entrepreneur. Gianco shares how you need to invest in yourself. Buy as many books and listen to as many podcasts as you can in your industry because when you have the right mindset, you can take an opportunity and do a good job at it! Listen to this episode and be inspired to keep going and never give up....
Sep 07, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 40
The entrepreneurship journey is not a straight line. You will have to jump from idea to idea to find what you’re truly good at. Vivienne Wagner just happened to find out that she was really good at SEO. She had the opportunity of a lifetime and said yes despite not knowing what to do. Saying yes to everything may allow you to make mistakes, but that’s life as an entrepreneur. This is exactly how Vivienne grew her company, Houndstooth Media Group . Discover her entrepreneurial journey from how sh...
Sep 03, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Sometimes if your pricing model isn't working, maybe it's time to change it. Jeremy Brandt changed his model when he found out that the market determines the value of the product, he didn't. So he and his team changed up their model and it resulted in more success. Join Don Williams as he talks to Jeremy about growing your business the right way so that you could see more profit. Jeremy is the founder and CEO of We Buy Houses and truly believes in the power of lead generation. Know that as a bus...
Aug 23, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Need help with your business? Perhaps EOS is the solution you’ve been looking for! In this episode, Leonard Lynskey joins Don Williams to share how he went from being pharmacist to becoming a Certified EOS Implementer with his own company, Lynskey Management Services . Leonard knows very well the risks and potential downfalls of owning and managing a business. Tune in to learn about his transition and how EOS became the answer to his business woes....
Aug 17, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Have you ever had trouble coming up with content? Are you wondering if the audience will receive it openly and respond positively? Good content creation is vital for any business. It helps your organization establish its brand to generate warm leads. In this episode, we have Fanny Dunagan , the CEO and Video Content Strategist of PathLynks . PathLynks is a consulting firm that helps coaches and consultants create digital content, video strategies & content plans. Stay tuned as Fanny will sha...
Aug 10, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In business, having a vision of where you want to go is the first step. Without a vision, your business will lack direction, and you will almost find it impossible to grow. In today’s short episode, Don Williams talks about the importance of having a vision and focusing on the results rather than the gaps. When you focus on the end game, what you go through on your way to your goals will not be as burdensome as that might otherwise be.
Aug 05, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Proven entrepreneurs need to know how to pivot to thrive. Don Williams welcomes his friend Pieter Geldenhuys , the Founder of Shoshin Walks , who walks the walk. Pieter shares how you need to iterate according to your network and skillset when you have an idea of what you want to do. Then bring in incredible people who are experts in their field to help you expand your business. But make sure to stay present because you run the risk of losing momentum if they leave. That’s why you need to set a ...
Aug 03, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Is it ever too early to learn work ethics? In this episode of Don Williams’ Proven Entrepreneur, Elli Johannsson PE, LEED AP, one of Tulsa Community College’s 50 Notable Alumni, Owner and Principal of 360 Engineering , shares his journey as a young entrepreneur. From selling extra paper to coffee shops, running a stucco division to putting up historical buildings, and providing services to retail giants. Tune in and learn how he overcame the pressures of adapting to a new environment, worked aro...
Jul 30, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 33
If you’re an entrepreneur, a business leader, or belonging to an organization, you find that achieving goals for your business is a tedious task. Nevertheless, you strive to achieved your target goals. In this episode, we are with world traveler, leadership, and wellbeing coach Natalya Berdikyan . Natalya shares her success story from her humble beginnings to founding and leading her own company, Life by Design Academy . She also talks about how she uses core energy coaching to help entrepreneur...
Jul 21, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 32
So many companies underprice their product, service, or experience – do you? Join Don Williams in this episode as he shares the easiest way to raise your revenue, as you deserve. Elevate your prices as you continue to provide value. For information on how to work with Don visit Work With Don Williams You can also reach out to Don Williams at https://donwilliamsglobal.com Please join Don and his businesses in support of St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital in its Mission to cure Childhood Cancer...
Jul 08, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 31
What makes or breaks a business is what customers say about you. That is why customer service is crucial. In this episode, Don Williams recounts an experience he had that blew him away. Listen in and hear how Tricare delivers service worthy of our Nations’ Veterans.
Jul 02, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Helping a company grow is one thing. Owning it later is another. So what does it take to go from employee to owner? Listen in as JP Midgley shares his success story with host Don Williams. JP started with Avalon as a Customer Service Representative and later bought the company! In this episode, he shares with us the journey that took him to get to where he is now. JP also imparts some of the wisdom he learned about entrepreneurship and leadership. For information on how to work with Don visit Wo...
Jun 25, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In today's episode of the Proven Entrepreneur show, Don Williams discusses winning teams built with intentional diversity. When you include people with different viewpoints, attitudes, personalities, and strengths, you will find that your teams are so much stronger.
Jun 16, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Melissa Hart Woods is a Business Strategist to business owners. Melissa is the author of " Secrets of Franchise Success ". Melissa supports franchise executives, franchise business owners, non-franchise business owners and teams. For information on how to work with Don visit Work With Don Williams You can also reach out to Don Williams at https://donwilliamsglobal.com Please join Don and his businesses in support of St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital in its Mission to cure Childhood Cancers. ...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Scott Dolloff is the CEO of Rainmaker Membership Systems. Listen to Scott’s journey through the Martial Arts industry to become one of the nation’s most successful membership programs. Scott’s newest venture is a collaboration with none other than Jay Abraham.
Jun 15, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 24
And what if you had another $86,400 deposit tomorrow? And the following day and for the rest of your life? How would you spend it wisely? This 86,400 is the number of seconds we all have every day. So live your life the best way you can by maximizing those 86,400 seconds every day!
Jun 15, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Listen to Walters’ success story about his childhood in South Dakota to being the man behind the scenes in some of the largest elections in the United States. Walter Monk went to college and took up Wildlife and Fisheries Management but felt empty during classes, so he left to work in a gas station as a manager. That earned him quite a sum of money. He worked in some other businesses and experienced ups and downs, which eventually led him to the political space business through fundraising throu...
Jun 15, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 25
The journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur is not easy. That is why you need to believe in the work you are doing so you can see through the challenges. Listen in this episode as Ab DeWeese shares his success story, from a small town beginning to one of the world’s foremost experts and proven entrepreneurs in Aerospace, Defense and Medical Device Software Automation. Tune in to learn how he went through the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial journey and gain some insights on sales, mone...
Jun 14, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 27
When You Expect positive things to happen, they do! When you think about negative things, they happen. What is Reticular Activating System and how does it affects the law of attraction?
May 26, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Babe Ruth said it is hard to beat the person who never gives up, and how true that is. Become that person. Don Williams proves this many times, and it’s worth it every time.
May 24, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Cole Humphus was the CEO and Founder of Cole's Classroom. When he sold Cole's Classroom, he founded Rapid Scale Group that helps online course creators, coaches & consultants rapidly grow their business sales without having to rely on social media or big teams, so they can create a wildly successful, predictable & sustainable business that maximize their profits & freedom.
May 21, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Many of us get stuck in our comfort zone, and who wouldn't? But growth only happens when we are uncomfortable, and progress means being comfortable with uncomfortability. Don Williams flies solo in this episode as he tells a story of a recent flight to New Orleans and an unforgettable encounter he experienced. What new insight did Don glean from this? Tune in and find out!
May 19, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 19
If you want to be treated with kindness, you also have to be kind as a customer. In this episode, Don Williams shares a heartwarming true story about his experience with Uber and a young man of character. Tune in to learn how kindness comes back to you and why you should be kind to people who are serving you.
May 17, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Big opportunities come with big risks, but these are the ones that come with huge rewards as well. When you’re faced with a giant you feel you can’t conquer, remember that opportunities are put in front of you for a reason. Don Williams shares his client’s experience of closing a big business deal simply by asking, “What if?” He believes that answering this simple question will propel you to greater heights. The next time a deal is too big or too hard, play a little what-if and see if you can do...
May 14, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 17
