

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence.com
You’re gonna love this DAILY, commercial-free entrepreneur spotlight show. We feature CEOs and founders of 6-9 figure B2B companies. Agencies, coaches, consultants, and other leaders share not only their success stories - but their advice for business leaders focused on business growth.
You’re going to hear real stories from real people all in 15-25 minutes time - perfect for your commute.
On this podcast, your host, Josh Elledge encourages entrepreneurs to share not only their expertise but their stories and their hearts.
We believe that every person has a unique message which can positively impact the world. Even YOU! If you’d like to be featured on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, apply here: https://UpMyInfluence.com/guest/
You’re going to hear real stories from real people all in 15-25 minutes time - perfect for your commute.
On this podcast, your host, Josh Elledge encourages entrepreneurs to share not only their expertise but their stories and their hearts.
We believe that every person has a unique message which can positively impact the world. Even YOU! If you’d like to be featured on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, apply here: https://UpMyInfluence.com/guest/
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Nov 8, 2021 • 24min
958 – Marketing Innovation with Farotech’s Chris Carr
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Nov 7, 2021 • 25min
959 – Your Potential to Succeed with Own It Empire’s Heather Chapman
Reaching clarity.
On the show today is Heather Chapman, Holistic and Performance Business Coach.
Heather is the Owner and creative director of Own It Empire. She assists people to become the best versions of themselves and live their best lives through her coaching and her "Own It Mastermind Program" and 1 on 1 VIP Coaching. Heather has over 15 years experience studying human potential and performance and a decade of coaching individuals and assisting them to get clear on their goals and make them a reality.
In this episode we chat a bit about how Heather helps business owners discover what isn't working for them and how to fix it. Heather talks about how she transforms the mindsets of her clients and helps them reach true clarity.
Learn more about Heathers Holistic Coaching and much more on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
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Nov 5, 2021 • 24min
957 – Success is Driven by Mindset with Rod Khleif
Giving back.
On the show today is Rod Khleif, Entrepreneur, Investor, Podcaster and Real Estate Agent.
Rod Khleif is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, multiple business owner, author, mentor, and community philanthropist who is passionate about business, life, success, and giving back. As one of the country’s top real estate trainers, Rod has personally owned and managed over 2,000 properties.
As an accomplished entrepreneur, Rod has built several successful multi-million dollar businesses. As a community philanthropist, Rod founded and directs The Tiny Hands Foundation, which has benefited more than 100,000 community children and families in need. Rod has combined his passion for real estate investing and business development coaching with his personal philosophy of goal setting, envisioning, and manifesting success to become one of America’s top coaches.
Learn more about Rod's journey as an entrepreneur and much more on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
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Nov 4, 2021 • 14min
956 – A Customized Livestreaming Provider with Viridity Entertainment Services’ Howard Zales
Lights, Camera, Action!
On today's show we're joined by Howard Zales, the President of Viridity Entertainment.
Viridity is a customized livestream provider. They send over their high-end equipment to their contributors to use and hook them up with the best lighting and sound settings. Streaming and professionally recorded in-house productions break down the final barrier between your company and its audience, putting you together in the same virtual room.
With over 20 years of broadcasting experiences, these guys really know what they are doing. They set up all of the media for you and make sure everything is live-streamed perfectly, leaving you to the amazing content.
Learn more about what Viridity does and Howard's part in it all on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
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Nov 3, 2021 • 23min
955 – A Visual Communication Tool with Piktochart’s Ai Ching Goh
Easy visuals.
With us today is Ching Goh, Co-Founder of Piktochart and Piktostory.
Piktochart is the visual content maker for businesses looking to improve their internal and external communication. They allow you to easily create infographics, reports, presentations, and prints using one online platform. Piktostory helps you turn audio and visual content such as podcasts or zoom meetings into smaller, easy to absorb clips of content.
Both companies help you increase the storytelling ability of your business. Infographics help draw in readers and intrigue them to find out more, while short video clips inform viewers in just the right amount of time before they scroll away.
Learn more about Ching's businesses and how they coexist together on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
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Nov 2, 2021 • 26min
954 – Hidden Profits with Stacey Hylen
Grow without the hustle.
On today's show we have Stacey Hylen, Business Optimizer Coach.
Stacey helps entrepreneurs add an extra zero to their business without the hustle. She helps others increase their sales and optimize their businesses to scale. Her end goal is helping entrepreneurs lessen the amount on their plate so they can enjoy life and have more freedom from work.
If you want to double your sales, you don't need to hustle or work 10X's harder, you need to optimize 3 things: Marketing, Mindset, and Sales. Stacey is trained to help with each of these key sectors and help your business grow and scale tremendously.
Learn more about what Stacey does on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
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Nov 1, 2021 • 25min
953 – An A/B Testing Tool with Convert’s Dennis Van Der Heijden
Undeniable improvement.
In this episode we're joined by Dennis Van Der Heijden, the Founder and CEO of Convert.
Convert is an A/B Testing Tool for websites and apps. Basically this means that if you are wanting to change something on your website or app you can test out if it will improve your business or not. They use something called Conversion Optimization programs to see if your business will improve from the changes.
This testing tool can save you a ton of money and time if you're looking to change some things around in business. Instead of making the changes directly and hoping your business improves, you can be certain that growth will take place from the get go.
Learn more about what Convert is and how Dennis runs it on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
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Oct 31, 2021 • 26min
952 – Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services with GrowthForce’s Stephen King
Accounting and Advisory.
On the show is Stephen King, the Founder, President and CEO of GrowthForce.
GrowthForce is an outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, and Controller Service for companies that use QuickBooks. Their vision is to provide businesses and nonprofits with dedicated Teams and Technology that become their Smart Back Office. Teams with industry expertise, continued training and support and technology to build a platform for growth.
Stephen has a passion for helping businesses and nonprofits reach their growth potential. His ability to visualize the future of accounting and assemble a highly qualified and motivated team has led GrowthForce to become one of the nation’s largest cloud-based bookkeeping, accounting and controller services.
Learn more about GrowthForce and what Stephen does as CEO and much more on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
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Oct 30, 2021 • 22min
951 – Boutique Niche with Lyntrell’s Closet’s Lyntrell Jacobs
Boutique Niche.
On the show today is Lyntrell Jacobs, Founder of Lyntrell's Closet.
Lyntrell was a makeup artist and started her clothing business as a side job while pregnant with her first daughter. It was never meant to be a big business for her but once her Instagram page started doing really well, she turned it into a clothing company and website.
Now she has built a big name for her business and Lyntrell's Closet sells all sorts of apparel from dresses to hats and matching sets of clothing. In this episode we talk about how Lyntrell built her business from the beginning and how she transformed from an Instagram page to full-fledged business.
Learn more about Lyntrell's journey and much more on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
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Oct 29, 2021 • 30min
950 – Strategic and Ethical Persuasion Techniques with Inquasive’s Michael Reddington
Persuasive techniques.
The guest today is Michael Reddington, the President of InQuasive.
InQuasive is an education based organization, here to teach leaders, sales professionals, negotiators how to use the truth to their advantage. They do this by applying strategic and ethical observation and persuasion techniques. Michael is a certified forensic interviewer and uses his skills in interrogation and persuasion to teach others how to communicate.
The team at InQuasive provides extended educational engagements, seminars, keynote presentations, advisory sessions and operations driven consulting services on things like leadership communication, sales, and conflict resolution.
Learn more about what Michael does as President and much more on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
More from UpMyInfluence
✅ We are actively booking guests for our DAILY Entrepreneur Success Podcast. Schedule HERE.
✅ Are you a 6-figure consultant? Let us fill your sales schedule and move you to 7-figures. Learn more here.
✅ Check out our free Authority Transformation Masterclass.


