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/
Episodes
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Dec 4, 2020 • 23min
469 - Utilizing Virtual Assistants with Virtual Assistant Internship's Esther Inman
Today we're joined with Esther Inman, the CEO and Founder of Virtual Assistant Internship. Esther quit her corporate job 6 years ago when she realized it was not suitable for her lifestyle as a military wife and mom. When she started working from home as a virtual assistant she couldn’t believe this simple virtual career was completely unknown by other military wives, moms, or travel lovers. This was when she had a spark moment and started Virtual Assistant Internship and has since helped over 2,000 women secure jobs with a 90 day program.
Dec 3, 2020 • 24min
468 - How to Make Sales Through Storytelling with John Livesay
John Livesay is known as the Pitch Whisperer and is the author of the book Better Selling Through Storytelling. John believes that storytelling is the best way to make sales and engage your audience. When you use emotion instead of logic, the clients feel more connected to the product and want to know more. In this episode we also talk scenarios that storytelling could be used in especially now in the world of video calls.
Dec 2, 2020 • 24min
467 - Using your Strengths to Achieve Success with Brent O'Bannon
Today on the show is Brent O'Bannon, the CEO and Founder of Brent O' Bannon LLC and author of the book Let's Talk Strengths. Brent has been a certified strengths coach for 27 years. He has experience in human behavior and uses strength to help others around him. His website has a research-based strength assessment to evaluate anything needing extra strength in your life.
Dec 1, 2020 • 24min
466 - Genuine and Authentic Marketing with Giver Marketing's Timothy Morgan
Timothy Morgan is the CEO and Founder of Giver Marketing. Giver Marketing began as a done-for-you agency that did website design and marketing until his clients came to him asking for more. They wanted real advice and coaching. Since then, Giver Marketing has taken over coaching and helping clients find out how to run smoothly.
Nov 30, 2020 • 26min
465 - Teamwork and Mindful Leadership in Management with Venture Management Consultants' John Murphy
John Murphy is the CEO of Venture Management Consultants.Venture Management Consultants pulls teams together and helps them grow. They create a culture change and take out the complexity of work by instead implementing simple to use processes. The company also brings in a spiritual inspirational twist and helps remove self doubt inside the workplace.
Nov 29, 2020 • 22min
464 - The Network Economy and Building Relationships with Executive Essentials' Michelle Tillis Lederman
Michelle Tillis Lederman is the CEO and Founder of Executive Essentials.Michelle created her business off of relationship based business building and strives to help other organizations do so. Executive Essentials offers a Connection Creator of programs that will tackle the concept of connection in different ways.
Nov 28, 2020 • 20min
463 - Innovating the Pet Industry with Metamorphosis' Brock Weatherup
On the show today is Brock Weatherup, the CEO and Co-Founder of Metamorphosis.Metamorphosis is a family of brands in the pet industry. They offer a media platform called Great Pet Care for any and all information about pets and pet products. Another business up in the running is Anxious Pet, a medicinal pet store for anxious animals in need of some relaxation with CBD supplements and more.
Nov 27, 2020 • 22min
462 - Navigating Burnout with Breakfast Leadership Network's Michael Levitt
Michael Levitt is the Chief Burnout Officer at Breakfast Leadership Network.Michael is a speaker and has attended hundreds of events. He addresses burnout and how to save organizations money due to costs associated with medical leaves. He is also a writer and does content creations, works with teams for consulting, and appears on many podcasts, including The Breakfast Leadership Show.
Nov 26, 2020 • 22min
461 - Marketing Through Podcasting and Storytelling with Your Brand Marketing's Ben Baker
Ben Baker is the CEO and Founder of Your Brand Marketing, and host of the podcast Host for Hire.Ben created his company and podcast to help promote other entrepreneurs. He provides support growth and creates a podcast and creative process to allow new customers and clients to flow in for new entrepreneurs or anyone needing social media boosts.
Nov 25, 2020 • 25min
460 - The Principles of Hope, Courage, and Problem-Solving with Dr. Randy Ross
Dr. Randy Ross is the CEO of Remarkable. Randy inspires others to bring the best of themselves to work. He focuses on the relations and creates better team dynamics within businesses. In this episode we talk a lot about encouragement and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the workplace culture.
