The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

On the podcast today is Jim Huffman, the CEO of Growth Hit & Author of The Growth Marketer's Playbook. Jim is a growth marketing consultant. He has dealt with SEO, sales conversions, startups, and e-commerce for the last 3.5 years. He had met all of these entrepreneurs which got him interested in working with startups, mentoring and coaching, and Growth Hit was formed. When coronavirus hit, they lost half their business within first 48 hrs of lockdown, and rebuilt it again in 90 days. 

The guest for today is Ren Lopa, Co-Founder & Director of Brand Development of Wolf & Rabbit, Inc. Wolf & Rabbit is a marketing agency that specializes in hair salons. Ren got her marketing degree but became a hairdresser after graduation. After 3 years of styling heads, she decided to enter marketing for hair salon owners. Her salon knowledge means the clients didn't have to teach her about their industry to have successful marketing.

With us is David Alemian, the President & CEO of Alemian & Associates. David has published over 300 videos and articles about the correct route to retirement. His company helps people who can’t afford to retire set up supplemental employee retirement plans, employee retention, and more.

The guest for today is CJ Finley, CEO and podcast host of ThriveOnLife. CJ Finley has helped many nonprofits and has a background in health and wellness. Since becoming an entrepreneur 3 years ago, he has created the podcast ThriveOnLife and ensures mental and physical wellness in his clientele.  

On the show with us is Lola Pickett, CEO of LolaPickett.com Lola provides transformational coaching for empaths to improve their resilience. She's been coaching & mentoring for 10 years, helping others become the best version of themselves. She guides people through career changes, divorce, or anything else life throws at them.

Jason Cutter is the CEO & Founder of Cutter Consulting Group, Creator of Authentic Persuasion, and Host of The Sales Experience Podcast. Cutter Consulting Group inside sales call center operations that offer B2C & B2B products and services. They assist in setting up sales systems and processes and overall help businesses meet lifelong clients and boost their sales.

Today on the show is Kristin Ostrander, Founder of Mommy Income and Host of The Amazon Files. Kristin started on Ebay, selling items, to make ends meet. She discovered Amazon early on and started selling there instead. Her husband had a serious accident, couldn't work, had a newborn, and lost their house. In 2014 she had to start all over. This led her to a Facebook group of amateur Amazon sellers where she shared advice for sellers. Their encouragement led her to begin her own business to teach others how to start Amazon stores. 

The guest for today is Judd Armstrong, the Founder of Unlisted Project app. Judd was the Founder of Jaybird, the 3rd most successful wireless headphones after Beats and Bose. He sold the company to Logitech for $95M in 2016. After taking some time off to farm in Australia, Judd was inspired to help people create wealth by developing Unlisted Project app that allows people to double their money every 6 months by investing in Bitcoin.

Today on the show we have Dr. Mickey Ferri, Economic Damage Expert with Insight Economics. Insight Economics supports companies and people in legal disputes who have been affected economically. They specialize in companies with patent infringement in the pharmacy and tech industries. He helps determine the value of patents which allows patent owners to know how much a lawsuit is valued. 

The Power of Ghostwriting with Laura Gale: Crafting Legacy Through Words In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, we had the pleasure of hosting Laura Gale, the mastermind behind Laura Is Writing. With years of experience as a ghostwriter, editor, and author coach, Laura has made a name for herself helping entrepreneurs transform their stories into powerful business assets. From Publishing to Ghostwriting: Laura’s Journey Laura’s path to ghostwriting began in traditional publishing. After earning her degree in writing and publishing, she landed a role in publicity at a publishing house. The rise of Amazon and eBooks in 2011 disrupted the industry, prompting her to pivot toward content marketing and eventually ghostwriting. Her first ghostwriting project was a success, sparking a fulfilling career helping entrepreneurs share their stories. Why Entrepreneurs Need a Book Laura works exclusively with entrepreneurs, focusing on memoir-style books that convey meaningful lessons and leave a legacy. While she acknowledges that most business books won’t generate significant revenue from sales alone, the return on investment often comes in the form of new clients, speaking engagements, and heightened authority in one’s field. As she puts it, “A book becomes a pre-qualifier for high-value leads, making sales conversations smoother and more effective.” The Ghostwriting Process: A Partnership Ghostwriting is an intimate process. For Laura, it’s a chance to learn from accomplished entrepreneurs and refine her craft. For her clients, it’s an opportunity to reflect deeply on their journey. Many entrepreneurs find it challenging but rewarding to share their struggles and triumphs. Laura’s goal is to make the experience safe, comfortable, and inspiring. Resources for Aspiring Authors Laura shared several valuable resources for entrepreneurs looking to publish: MyIdentifiers.com: For purchasing ISBNs and barcodes. Kindle Direct Publishing: For listing books on Amazon. IngramSpark: A platform for global book distribution. She also recommends her book, How to Write This Book, for anyone interested in writing, publishing, and marketing a business bestseller. Explore More In addition to ghostwriting, Laura offers editing and coaching services for entrepreneurs at any stage of the writing process. To learn more about her work, visit Laura Is Writing or tune into her podcast, The Business of Writing. Additional Resources "For those looking to purchase ISBNs and barcodes, Laura recommends MyIdentifiers.com, a straightforward resource to get started." "Entrepreneurs can easily list their books on Amazon using Kindle Direct Publishing, which provides an intuitive setup process." "For global book distribution, Laura highlights IngramSpark as an excellent platform to reach libraries, bookstores, and online retailers worldwide." "If you're interested in learning more about ghostwriting or publishing, this Forbes article on ghostwriting benefits offers additional insights." "To dive deeper into how storytelling can elevate your marketing efforts, check out this guide on storytelling in business by HubSpot." On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gale/   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.