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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Dec 31, 2020 • 24min
499 - The Power of Social Media Influence with JayJayLive's Jay Jay
Social Media Spotlight.Today the guest is Jay Jay, the Founder of Jay Jay Agency. Jay Jay helps other influencers and coaches gain traction on Instagram. In his words, he will bring you from out of the shadows to the spotlight. Social media is one of the best ways to get attention and gain profitability. Jay used to be a magician for the last 15 years and loved being on stage and from there he transitioned to speaking.Learn more about Jay Jay Agency and how you could grow your business on Instagram on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
Dec 30, 2020 • 28min
498 - Dialing In Your Focus As a Business Leader with Focus.ceo's David Wood
Double your business by focusing on less.On the show today is David Wood, the CEO of Focus.ceo.Focus.ceo's main priority is quite obvious: Focus. David helps business owners who are feeling scattered to double their revenue and time off. They offer an extensive nine step program that breaks down the process. Their goal is to increase productivity and create a work environment that makes you focused and driven.Learn more about how Focus.ceo implements these tactics on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
Dec 30, 2020 • 27min
497 - B2B Sales Solutions with BizzBee Solutions' Dancho Dimkov
B2B Solutions.On the show today is Dancho Dimkov, the Founder and Chief Executive Bee at BizzBee Solutions.Based in Macedonia, BizzBee specializes in the B2B world targeting high ticket service providers. They stand by a zero ad philosophy and choose to build relationships with clients rather than spamming them. BizzBee has been running for 5 years working to improve B2B solutions.Learn more about how BizzBee works and Dancho's insight on B2B today on this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
Dec 29, 2020 • 25min
496 - Financial Fitness is a Fundamental Skill with Bissett Financial Fitness's Tracey Bissett
Tracey Bissett is the Chief Financial Fitness Trainer at Bissett Financial Fitness.Tracey has been in business since 2016 as a financial coach. They help businesses in the 6-7 figures range and approach everything at a positive angle. She helps businesses find financial confidence and understand where and how to profit the most. Tracey also runs her own podcast and is kickstarting another.
Dec 29, 2020 • 23min
495 - The Ins and Outs of Procurement with Piscari's Mike Lander
Today we're joined with Mike Lander, CEO and Founder of Piscari. Piscari is all about helping companies negotiate better commercial deals with their clients and suppliers. Mike was previously a procurement director. Now he works with smaller suppliers that work with big companies. This is what sets him apart -- he has the insight of having been on the other side of this where he was being taken advantage of by big companies. Now, he can pass on his expertise.
Dec 29, 2020 • 24min
494 - Increasing Profitability and Analyzing Your Business with American Management Services' Louis Mosca
Louis Mosca is the Executive Vice President of American Management Services.Started in 1986, American Management Services strives to to assist for-profit businesses in all areas: cash flow, employee and customer retention, employee training, and more. They are different than any other consulting firm because they stay by their word and are committed to meeting your expectations. They visit clients 2-3 years after to make sure their changes stick.
Dec 28, 2020 • 26min
493 - Being a Pro Moment to Moment with Eric Partaker
The guest on the show today is Eric Partaker, the CEO, coach, and peak performance expert at EricPartaker.comEric works with seasoned entrepreneurs and business owners to provide executive coaching with a peak performance angle. He focuses on what he calls the three pillars of growth: Become a better version of yourself, become a better leader, and build a better company. He offers one-on-one coaching and focuses on the bigger picture.
Dec 27, 2020 • 27min
492 - How Speaking has Changed and Pivoted with Speaker Focus's Kevin T. Robertson
Today on the show is Kevin T. Robertson, Co-Founder and CEO of Speaker Focus.Speaker Focus coaches and markets small-time speakers to become 6-figure-earning professional speakers. They specialize in helping speakers build their businesses and work with influencers, coaches, service providers, and anyone looking to develop a speaker brand. Speaker Focus is a multi-million dollar company.
Dec 26, 2020 • 22min
491 - Optimizing and Innovating Your B2B Sales with Sales BQ's Mary Grothe
Mary Grothe is Former #1 B2B Sales Fortune 1000 Rep turned CEO of Sales BQ, and soon launching her new company House of Revenue.What Sales BQ does is partner with their client for a year or so to build out their marketing and sales/revenue departments, train their team and revamp their systems, then help to hire on their permanent team. Mary and her team believe in rolling up their sleeves and getting down to problem-solving. She believes that too many companies in her industry use cookie-cutter solutions and every client has unique needs and solutions. Nothing from her company is 'canned or off the shelf.'
Dec 25, 2020 • 20min
490 - Innovation Within The Cannabis Industry with Sunderstorm's Keith Cich
On the show today is Keith Cich, the Co-Founder of Sunderstorm. Sunderstorm is a California based company that produces cannabis-infused items such as gummy edibles, vapes, and nanomolecular sublinguals. They have innovated a new way to make gummy edibles with faster acting properties and an automation system to create them perfectly dosed every time. Sunderstorm has won an award from a California lab tester for the most accurately and precisely dosed gummy.
