Entrepreneurs Exposed

Matt Doan is a former management consultant turned freedom coach and the founder of Uncaged Life Design.  After 15 years climbing the corporate ladder, Matt realized that “success on paper” wasn’t success in life. In this episode, we dive deep into burnout, identity, and what it means to design life in seasons. Matt shares how he helps high-achievers transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, rebuild self-respect, and create “premium freedom” — careers that serve the life you actually want, not the one you’ve been told to chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cliff Nonnenmacher is the Founder & CEO of Franocity, host of Pursuit of Profit — the #1 podcast in franchising — and author of the upcoming book Beyond the Brand: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Fearless Franchising.In this episode, we dive into the world of franchising — what industries and brands are thriving right now, how to fund and evaluate opportunities, and why fear can be both a barrier and a catalyst for growth. Cliff also shares insights on career transitions, life design, and building generational wealth through smart franchise ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Thompson is the Co-Founder of Three Ships Beauty, a clean skincare brand that’s gone from flea markets to $8.5M+ in annual revenue and nationwide retail. In this episode, we get into her startup journey, how she built traction on a shoestring budget, rebranding, stepping back from Target, smart capital allocation, hiring lessons, and how she’s scaling with intention. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode features a wide-ranging conversation with Devin Haman. We dig into his entrepreneurial rise — from Sunset Tan and reality TV fame to co-founding a nationwide wellness empire. We explore brand building, celebrity influence, scaling with intention, and the lifestyle routines that keep him performing at a high level. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re kicking off this season of Entrepreneurs Exposed, with a continuing conversation with the Co-Founder of BOLD Commerce, Jay Myers (round 1 see EP #181).  In this one, we explore so many corners of eCommerce, VC investing, podcasting, subscription commerce, loyalty, membership, and more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m sharing my recent interview on the Shopify 1 Percent podcast with Jay Myers. We explored so many corners of eCommerce, subscription commerce, loyalty/ membership, referral and pricing strategy, and what so many brands are still missing as it relates to building real retention and LTV. **Of note, since recording this back in April, the FTC click-to-cancel ruling that we discuss, has been struck down by a federal appeals court. The ruling, issued in July, vacates the rule in its entirety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m sharing my recent keynote talk from Sub Summit 2025 in Dallas. I shared the stage along side Dean Brauer (GoHenry/Acorns), Liz Riemersma (Dish Network), and Bolong Li (Audible). We discussed how companies, and their leaders can maintain their edge amidst tariffs, inflation, AI, and general market volatility. This conversation delivered a ton of insight, and was incredibly timely. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahmad Munawar, founder of Boutique Growth and host of the Consulting Mastery podcast, helps B2B consultants refine their positioning and scale their businesses. He discusses why consulting has become more competitive and emphasizes the necessity of strong positioning amid similar offerings. Ahmad dives into how LinkedIn remains crucial for marketing, advocating for hyper-specific messaging to target clients effectively. He also shares insights on scaling consultancies without expanding headcount, focusing instead on strategic frameworks and nurturing leads through podcasting.

Today, I’m chatting with John Kraski, a LinkedIn top voice with over 100,000 followers and counting. John is known for driving $10M in funding and partnership revenue through his expertise in business development, web3, and content creation. In this one, we go deeper into the art of LinkedIn, including John’s tactics for profile optimization, content creation and beyond; we also talk about the art of cold emailing, and how to get the likes of Mark Cuban and others to reply to your emails, and so much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m sharing my conversation with Jessy Klein Fofana, which first aired on Shopify Masters just a week ago. Jessy was a beauty brand founder before starting her PR agency, LaRue. Her clients include Health-Ade Kombucha, Ban.do, Unbound Merino, Mustard Made, and more. In this one, she shares some of the strategies she uses to build brand awareness, free PR, and beyond. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices