The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

760 - Getting Ahead of Your Business Challenges with Cairn Consulting Solutions' Amy Lafko

Is your money nerve being pinched?Today we're joined with Bob Wheeler, the CEO of The Money Nerve.Bob runs an accounting firm and loves helping others manage their finances. He also offers advice and consulting on money stress and how to deal with emotions he calls the "Money Nerve". Bob is also the host of the podcast Money You Should Ask and author of the book The Money Nerve: Navigating the Emotions of Money.Learn more about Bob and how money makes the world go round 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.TRANSCRIPT0:00Welcome to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Show. I'm Josh Elledge, Founder and CEO of UpMyInfluence.com. We turn entrepreneurs into media celebrities, grow their authority, and help them build partnerships with top influencers. We believe that every person has a unique message that can positively impact the world. Stick around to the end of the show; we'll reveal how you can be our next guest on one of the fastest-growing daily inspiration podcasts on the planet in 15 to 20 minutes. Let's go.Thanks for listening to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur show. If you are a thoughtful business owner or professional who would like to be on this daily program, please visit UpMyInfluence.com slash guest. Now if you got something out of this interview would you share this episode on social media? Just do a quick screenshot with your phone and text it to a friend or post it on the socials. If you do that, tag us with the hashtag UpMyInfluence. Each month, we scour Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. We pick one winner from each platform, and you get crowned king or queen of that social media. What do you win? We're going to promote you and your business to over 120,000 social media fans totally free. Now, can you also hook us up now in your podcast player right now? Please give us a thumbs up or a rating and review. We promise to read it all and take action. We believe that every person has a message that can positively impact the world. Your feedback helps us fulfill that mission. And while you're at it, hit that subscribe button. You know why? Tomorrow, that's right, seven days a week, you are going to be inspired and motivated to succeed 15 minutes a day. My name is Josh Elledge. Let's connect on the socials. You'll find all the stuff we're doing UpMyInfluence.com. Thanks for listening and thank you for being a part of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur movement.

758 - The Key to Doing What Makes You Happy with Happiness Wealth Management's Mike Duffy

757 - Hiring Talented VA's With Confidence with VA Staffer's Jeff Hunter

756 - Building a Recession-Proof Business with Sourced: Craft Cocktails Delivered's Timothy Angelillo

755 - Regaining Your Story to Regain Your Way with Strategy Peak Sales & Marketing Advisors' Kurian Tharakan

Exploring Innovation in Hemp and Cannabis Extraction with Rob Wirtz of Mach Technologies On this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, we had the pleasure of speaking with Rob Wirtz, President of Mach Technologies. Rob and his team are revolutionizing the hemp and cannabis industry with state-of-the-art capital equipment and automation solutions. Their commitment to innovation, compliance, and efficiency is helping businesses in this fast-growing sector achieve remarkable success. From Opportunity to Industry Leadership Rob, alongside his two brothers, identified a gap in the hemp and cannabis market. They leveraged their expertise from other industries to design solutions that address compliance, automation, and process consistency. Their flagship product—a fully automated cryogenic ethanol extraction system—has set new standards in the industry, aligning more closely with pharmaceutical-grade processes than traditional equipment. Mach Technologies’ systems eliminate the complexity of integrating equipment from multiple vendors. Their turnkey approach includes consulting, installation, and training, making it easy for businesses to hit the ground running. This seamless process helps reduce operator error and ensures product consistency—an essential factor for maintaining quality in a competitive market. A Family Business That Works Rob shared insights into running a business with his brothers. While working with family isn’t for everyone, the Wirtz brothers have found success by leveraging their individual strengths and maintaining a shared vision. Their cohesive teamwork is mirrored in the company culture at Mach Technologies, where every team member is aligned with core values like innovation and integrity. Advice for Entrepreneurs Rob’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to resilience and vision. His advice for aspiring entrepreneurs? Stay positive, focus on long-term goals, and don’t be afraid to pivot when faced with challenges. Whether you’re building your first venture or refining your tenth, passion and perseverance are key to success. Learn More About Mach Technologies Mach Technologies is more than a manufacturing company—they are a technology-driven innovator empowering the hemp and cannabis industries to thrive. Learn more about their groundbreaking solutions at MachTechnologies.com. Additional Resources: Cryogenic Ethanol Extraction: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/ethanol-extraction What are Terpenes?: https://www.healthline.com/terpenes Benefits of Turnkey Solutions: https://www.forbes.com/turnkey-solutions Top Tips for Starting a Business: https://www.entrepreneur.com/startup-advice On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/python-extraction-systems/   Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest   Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!   More from UpMyInfluence:   We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here. Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

753 - Using Technology to Bring Ideas to Life with The Jed Mahonis Group's Tim Bornholdt

752 - The Language of the Mind and Body with Christopher Howard

751 - Offering a True Connection With Your Accountant with ioogo's Josh Alballero