Have you looked at the executive team you've built for your business? Do they think just like you under pressure? As an entrepreneur, you need people to help you see your blind-spots. So says author and founder of Flourish Forums, Mike Maddock, who says the right forum can provide the kind of diverse thought that acts as your own growth advisory board. Listen in! Episode Notes Mike Maddock is an entrepreneur, a keynote speaker, an executive coach and a writer. He calls himself an Idea Monkey bec...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 323•Transcript available on Metacast How many people can say they’ve never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances. Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose th...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep 322•Transcript available on Metacast Today we have a fun episode for you where the team plays the Swedish conversation game called HYGGE. We have a round table discussion regarding religion, committing crimes, doing one thing again for the first time and if money makes you happier. For all new interviews and episodes please go to www.MMPodcast.me and subscribe. Enjoy the show!
Mar 09, 2021•47 min•Ep 321•Transcript available on Metacast Episode Summary Bess and Mike focus on her journey growing a business in the cannabis industry which is highly regulated and highly taxed all while the industry generates hundreds of millions of dollars a year in revenue. Topics include: -Taxation and regulation -Where the industry is headed -Censorship on social media -Opportunities for entrepreneurs -The best allocation of marijuana income Episode Notes Bess Byers is the founder of Blaise Creative, a marketing company that does promotional mar...
Oct 21, 2020•52 min•Ep 320•Transcript available on Metacast Thank you for being such a loyal listener! In order to support the needs of our audience we have created a new show called 'Mike Up In Your Business' or MUIYB for short. Go to www.MMPodcast.me to check it out! Right ow we are on spotify, apple, stitcher and more to come. The interviews are deeper, the topics are more current and the information is valuable for every business owner.
Jul 30, 2020•57 sec•Ep 319•Transcript available on Metacast It's probably happened to you. Someone's come through your door to answer your employment ad, and they seemed like the IDEAL candidate. You like them personally, their resume blows you away, and they've got the energy you think you need to be your next great hire. But in a short time, you're scratching your head and wondering how the same person could be giving you such lackluster work. Amber Hurdle joins us to explain the science behind hiring the right match to save you and your company the pa...
Jul 13, 2020•32 min•Ep 318•Transcript available on Metacast As an entrepreneur running your own business, you're likely to have mountains of tasks that eat up your time and energies. What if there was one thing you could do that, by doing it, would make everything else you do, easier or unnecessary? Geoff Woods says this is your one thing, and shares just how to pinpoint that for you. Welcome to a brand new bonus episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated.
Jul 06, 2020•36 min•Ep 317•Transcript available on Metacast So you think you've got what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Gino Wickman, author of Entrepreneurial Leap, is sharing what essential traits an entrepreneur needs AND the 8 mistakes you need to avoid to make your entrepreneurial dreams come true. Welcome to a brand new bonus episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated.
Jun 29, 2020•43 min•Ep 316•Transcript available on Metacast Our very own Kelsey is in the spotlight as the team talks about her role as President of Obsidian Launch, LLC., the Mike Michalowicz brand. As she navigates us through the challenges the pandemic presents, she's sharing her best practices in communication, hiring, and how she positively inspires the team to drive the business to new and higher ground. Welcome to a brand new bonus episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated.
Jun 22, 2020•37 min•Ep 315•Transcript available on Metacast What makes small businesses so special is the personal connection those small businesses have the potential to offer. Ashley Alderson shares with us how to build community and get present in your marketing to help your business survive, on this bonus episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated.
Jun 15, 2020•31 min•Ep 314•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Reynolds joins us to discuss the neuroscience of your brain in business. How can we stay positive and block out negative thoughts? How does the body respond to stress? What is the best way to maximize Productivity? Chris answers all of these questions and more in this bonus episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated. Chris Reynolds is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance tactician, international speaker & founder of The Business Method & Get Shit Done Live. The Business Method & Get Shit D...
Jun 09, 2020•34 min•Ep 313•Transcript available on Metacast Can you imagine spending years traveling around the world with your children in tow, while running a business? Meet Ryan Langford, who, with his wife and 5 children, has been to 80 countries running multiple ventures. He's here to tell us what brought him down this amazing path and the experiences (and freedom) it's provided to the entire family. Welcome to Episode 306 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
May 25, 2020•33 min•Ep 312•Transcript available on Metacast You've heard it here before: Different is better. Our guest Denise Blasevick says, as a business owner, how well you differentiate your business is your competitive advantage and the key to improving your brand. How do you do it? Listen in! Welcome to Episode 305 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
May 18, 2020•42 min•Ep 311•Transcript available on Metacast In an economy where it's becoming ever more apparent that your business' health is contingent on how deeply you connect with your office team, customers and your community, understanding how to have necessary conversations is incredibly important. David Wood teaches us how to have the tough conversations that are truly your path to up-leveling your life and your business. Welcome to Episode 304 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast! Join the webinar to learn Mike's new marketing strategies fo...
May 11, 2020•43 min•Ep 310•Transcript available on Metacast In 2015, Steven Bousquet Pumpkin-Planned his landscape business and saw incredible growth. To support that growth, he fostered a culture among his employees that has really payed off. In fact, in 12 years time, only two have moved on to other careers, despite the hard work landscaping requires. Steven is here to share the exceptional techniques implemented to build engaged, invested employee teams that you can use too. Welcome to Episode 303 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
May 04, 2020•37 min•Ep 309•Transcript available on Metacast My new book has just released! "Fix This Next" was written for businesses that are in crisis. I've seen time and time again that the biggest challenge business owners have is knowing what their biggest challenge is. "Fix This Next" and this special podcast episode will introduce you to a simple model that shows why you stay stuck, the identification process to determine what to work on next, and the method to fix it. Welcome to The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Apr 28, 2020•18 min•Ep 308•Transcript available on Metacast Today we're talking about improving performance. As entrepreneurs, we're like the athletes of the business world: quick on our feet and determined to master our game. Who better to coach us than Alan Stein Jr., who's worked with the world's most elite athletes and corporate teams, providing simple strategies to help your business win. Welcome to Episode 302 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Apr 27, 2020•35 min•Ep 307•Transcript available on Metacast In your efforts to grow your business, no doubt you've been led to believe that a strong marketing and sales game is how you'll get there. But will it? Kirby Hasseman joins us to reveal how giving first with a servant-leader mindset is how you'll truly join the global "Give First Economy", and earn you long term-relationships with your customers that will make your business better. Welcome to Episode 301 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Apr 20, 2020•39 min•Ep 306•Transcript available on Metacast When you hear "rapid growth" in business, do you believe that's just about hiring more staff? Maybe you're under the impression that it's just not possible in your industry. Matthew Pollard is here to tell us how growth in your industry can be all about your profit, and reveals the path to it that even an introvert can walk. Welcome to Episode 300 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Apr 13, 2020•38 min•Ep 305•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Guillebeau is a prolific author of great business non-fiction reads, and now has a brand new fiction book called The Money Tree. It's a great story about finding fortune in your own back yard, and speaks to Chris' theme: "You don't have to live your life the way other people expect." Welcome to Episode 299 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Apr 06, 2020•36 min•Ep 304•Transcript available on Metacast There is no greater expert on getting attention for your business than Chris Winfield, and he's here talking about what's more evident than ever: the importance of our connection. Welcome to Episode 298 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Mar 30, 2020•32 min•Ep 303•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Nancy Trimboli is here to tell us about her journey and the extraordinary results she experienced after streamlining her business. It wasn't always easy, (and she'll explain why), but her practice's complete transformation has made it all worthwhile. Welcome to Episode 297 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Mar 23, 2020•30 min•Ep 302•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Nancy Trimboli is here to tell us about her journey and the extraordinary results she experienced after streamlining her business. It wasn't always easy, (and she'll explain why), but her practice's complete transformation has made it all worthwhile. Welcome to Episode 297 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Mar 23, 2020•29 min•Ep 301•Transcript available on Metacast You've probably heard how important it is for you to express your appreciation for your clients with gifts. But not any gift will do. John Ruhlin, author of Giftology, is here to tell us how to perfect this art. Take note: There's a recipe for gift-giving. It's the thoughtful thought that counts! Welcome to Episode 296 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Mar 16, 2020•30 min•Ep 300•Transcript available on Metacast Jon Berghoff teaches us the strategy to unlock the collective genius of your team. Learn how to get everyone on the team elevating the company as they elevate themselves. Get ready to get the most out of everyone (including yourself). Welcome to Episode 295 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Mar 09, 2020•50 min•Ep 299•Transcript available on Metacast Amber Vilhauer, the president of NGNG Enterprises, shares the strategies and considerations for a big book launch (or any product for that matter). She even gives insights on the Fix This Next book launch. Welcome to Episode 294 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Mar 02, 2020•46 min•Ep 298•Transcript available on Metacast Are you unskippable? Jim Kukral explains why you need to bring joy to customers, especially the way they shop. (Hint: People don't want to leave their homes anymore.) Welcome to Episode 293 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Feb 24, 2020•41 min•Ep 297•Transcript available on Metacast What if you followed your passion regardless of how "reasonable" it was? What if you threw out standard conventional thinking and made your joy your business? That is what Travis Ruskus did with Rock Balancing. Discover the lessons he learned in his journey. Welcome to Episode 292 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Feb 17, 2020•43 min•Ep 296•Transcript available on Metacast Hear a Profit First journey firsthand as Colleen Hilton explains her experiences before, during, and after the implementation of the system. As a result, her counseling firm is now experiencing explosive growth and explosive profit. At the end of this show, you can too. Welcome to Episode 291 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Feb 10, 2020•42 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast With just $200 and a Facebook post, Future Golf was launched. It's founder, Ali Terai, is here to share the incredible story of how his desire to build up a community of like-minded golfers blossomed into the creation of one of Australia's largest golf clubs. Welcome to Episode 290 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Feb 03, 2020•44 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast 
