The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the General Partner of Flint Capital, Andrew Gershfeld. Flint Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in promising entrepreneurs and technology ventures with global ambitions. The firm's unique global positioning allows it to support Israeli and European experiences as they expand into the US market. According to Andrew, this means that Flint Capital can provide financial and strategic support to these ventures, helping them navigate the US market and grow their businesses.  Additionally, Flint Capital's global positioning allows it to connect its portfolio companies with a vast network of industry leaders, potential partners and customers, providing them with valuable resources and opportunities to help them grow and succeed. He further named some industries and the ideal clients for Flint Capital.   Key points from the Episode: Overview of services offered by Flint Capital Benefits of working with Flint Capital Backstory of Flint Capital Dos and Don'ts in a founder’s activity   About Andrew Gershfeld: Andrew Gershfeld, Partner at Boston-based Flint Capital, an investment company supporting entrepreneurs from Israel, Europe, and the U.S. at an early stage of their business. Andrew has more than 10 years of VC experience. He is an entrepreneur who turned to be a VC after selling his company to a large eCommerce group. His particular interest is eCommerce, B2B SaaS solutions, Health Tech, Consumer Internet, and other applications of AI and virtualization.  Andrew led the first institutional investment round in Flo Health (series B) and currently is a board member at Intento, Job Today, Yva.ai, and Flo Health. During this time, he participated in investment rounds with Many Chat and 1520 and continued to advise them. Andrew is also a fellow at Kauffman Fellows, an extensive global VC network.   He holds a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Math, and a postgraduate degree in Innovation Management from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. Previously, he was a Chief Investment Officer at ABRT Venture Fund. Andrew is a ski marathon runner and an IYT skipper.   About Flint Capital: Flint Capital is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage companies. We invest in the best firms from the United States, Israel, and Europe and assist them by acting as a bridge to the US market. We are a group of seasoned operators who have successfully implemented this strategy for other businesses. We are well-known in our target markets since we are local.   Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out the Flint Capital website at https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/flint-capital Check out Flint Capital on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/flintcapital/ Check out Flint Capital on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/crunchbase/  Check out Flint Capital on Twitter at https://twitter.com/crunchbase Check out Andrew Gershfeld on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewger/ Check out Andrew Gershfeld on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/andrewger 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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder and CEO of Yellowdig, Shaunak Roy.   Yellowdig is a company that provides active learning solutions for educational institutions. They aim to help students be more engaged and retain more of the knowledge they study by integrating interactive and collaborative learning tools into the classroom. These tools include discussion boards, peer-to-peer interactions and simulations. Using these tools, students can actively participate in the learning process, leading to a deeper understanding and retention of the material.  According to Roy, active learning is crucial for moving information from short-term memory to long-term memory. He states that students can connect and establish a deeper understanding of the material by actively engaging with the material through discussion, experimentation, and reflection. This deeper understanding allows the information to be transferred from short-term to long-term memory, making it more likely for the student to retain the information in the long run. And with their platform, they offer many ways to keep the students engaged and interactive during their studies.     Key points from the Episode: What is Yellowdig? What makes Yellowdig better than other learning management platforms? Outlining the learning experience using Yellowdig Understanding the effects of active learning versus static learning Engagement and working with Yellowdig   About Shaunak Roy: Shaunak founded Yellowdig in 2015, a community-driven active and experiential learning platform. It is now used by hundreds of thousands of students of all ages and backgrounds in the US and around the world. Shaunak graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from IIT Bombay and completed his graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to founding Yellowdig, Shaunak spent a decade advising global companies on technology, strategy, and growth.   About Yellowdig: Yellowdig is dedicated to transforming the way students interact with their education. They provide a modern platform meant to create meaningful connections between students and teachers in in-person and blended courses. Join Yellowdig and over 100 other institutions that have increased student engagement by doubling it through social learning and gamification.   Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out the Yellowdig website at https://www.yellowdig.co/ Check out Yellowdig on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/yellowdig/ Check out Yellowdig on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/yellowdigINC Check out Yellowdig on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Yellowdig?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Check out Shaunak Roy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunak-roy-65231b/ Check out Shaunak Roy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/shaunak_roy 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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder & CEO of Particle 41, Benjamin Johnson. Connecting with Benjamin Johnson would be beneficial due to his extensive experience and expertise as a technology leader. His strong background in open-source programming and various frameworks and ability to scale and lead engineering teams in diverse environments make him a valuable asset. Benjamin's proven track record in delivering high-quality products on time and within budget demonstrates his commitment to excellence. His experience managing remotely distributed teams and implementing effective project management methodologies like SCRUM ensures seamless collaboration and communication. Benjamin's dedication to professional and personal pursuits showcases his well-rounded character and ability to impact the technology industry and local community positively.   About Benjamin Johnson: Benjamin is a highly accomplished technology leader with expertise in open-source programming and various frameworks. He excels in scaling and leading engineering teams, particularly in remote and distributed environments. By implementing SCRUM and other best practices, Benjamin maintains high-quality standards and achieves exceptional results in product delivery. His dedication to professional and personal pursuits is evident in his commitment to his local church and family, as he actively coaches his sons' soccer teams and leads community workshops. Overall, Benjamin is a well-rounded individual who significantly impacts the technology industry and his local community.   About Particle 41: Particle41 is a technology company inspired by niobium, the 41st element in the Periodic Table, known for its superconducting properties and ability to strengthen alloys. The company aims to improve businesses through its expert teams, specializing in Application Development, DevOps, and Machine Learning. Particle41's core values include velocity, visibility, and vision. The company believes in moving quickly to get things done, ensuring clear and constant communication, and preparing for the future while creating new opportunities. Particle41 aims to amplify businesses and drive their success in the ever-evolving technological landscape by offering dependable, high-caliber teams.   Tweetable Moments: 06:33 - “Development is a very iterative process. If you have big bangs in your project management lifecycle, those are bad because then there's this kind of distance between the people executing the mission and then the results.” 09:48 - “I would say almost 60% of my business has been referral and about 40% partnerships. So also, finding strategic partners is a great way to achieve hair steps in growth.”   Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out Particle 41 website at http://particle41.com/ Check out Particle 41 on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/particle41/ Check out Particle 41 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/particle41 Check out Benjamin Johnson on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/particle41/ Check out Benjamin Johnson on Twitter at https://twitter.com/benjohnson77 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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder and CEO of Method Marketing, Lucy Mowatt. Lucy shares that adding a touch of intrigue to content can pique the audience's interest and increase the chances of it being viewed. She also emphasizes the importance of knowing your audience; the better a business knows its audience, the more effective the content they produce.She states that the return on investment for promoting content relies on the type of promotion used. It can take months or even years for a business to see a significant impact, also known as the "snowball effect" that business owners aim for. However, if businesses want faster results, she shared several exciting ways to quickly get their content in front of their audience without relying solely on Google. Key points from the Episode:Overview of Method MarketingBenefits of working with Method MarketingTips on content strategy todayHow to avoid content strategy mistakes businesses doGuidelines for what type of content is effective todayHow to get the “eye-balls” to your content? About Lucy Mowatt: As a former magazine editor and content marketer with more than 15 years’ experience, Lucy founded Method Marketing back in 2018 with the aim of helping businesses in complex, regulation-heavy industries to use content marketing to drive results and a return on investment.Since then, the agency has grown to a team of three people, working with organizations in a range of sectors, including financial services, insurance, construction and technology. Method Marketing provides audits, strategy and planning, alongside deliverables, such as articles, white papers, lead magnets, emails, social media and more. About Method Marketing: Method Marketing is a content marketing agency based in Norwich, UK. Founded by Lucy Mowatt in 2018, the agency specializes in helping businesses of all sizes with their content marketing efforts. The team at Method Marketing has extensive experience and expertise in the field, and works to help clients maximize the potential of their content marketing. Tweetable Moments:2:40 - “The strategy is to start with the audience. Think about who they are, what they want, and then how that content applies to your marketing funnels.”5:06 - “If you're sharing your content on social media, you can immediately start driving that audience, or email newsletters. If you're sending stuff out to your existing clients and prospects, you can immediately start building an audience quite quickly.” Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the Method Marketing website at https://www.methodmarketing.org/Check out Method Marketing on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/methodmarketing/Check out Scalable Method Marketing  at http://facebook.com/HelloMethodMarketingCheck out Method Marketing on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MethodMrktgCheck out Method Marketing on Instagram at http://instagram.com/method.marketingCheck out Lucy Mowatt on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucymowatt/Check out Lucy Mowatt on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LucyMowattworkDon’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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder and CEO of Scalable Path, Damien Filiatrault. Scaleable Path is a premium vetted remote software development marketplace. Damien states that individuals who use their services can expect to have a better experience working with developers who can help them define their needs and build a strategy around them.Damien shares valuable insights on attracting the right tech team for business. He stresses the importance of clearly defining the needs and goals of the business and each team member's specific roles and responsibilities. This will help attract candidates who are a good fit for the company culture and can contribute to the company's success. Another critical aspect of attracting the right tech team is identifying the skills and qualifications required for the positions. This includes technical skills, such as programming languages and software development experience, and soft skills, such as communication and teamwork.He believes that by focusing on the needs of the business, identifying the right skills and qualifications, building a strong employer brand, and offering competitive compensation and benefits, any business can attract the right tech team to drive success. Key points from the Episode:Overview about what Scaleable Path doesTips on attracting the right tech teamMistakes to avoid when working with developersWhat makes Scaleable Path different from the competition About Damien Filiatrault: Damien is the founder and CEO of Scalable Path, a software staffing agency that matches leading companies and startups with vetted, remote software developers. Previously, he headed PHP development at SolutionSet, a multichannel marketing services company, where he spent five months managing a team of developers in Goa, India.Damien has held sales and marketing positions at notable San Francisco technology companies, including Evite and CNET Networks. Through his work at Scalable Path, Damien has championed employment equity for software developers across Latin America. He also cares deeply for the environment and has pledged 10% of all Scalable Path profits to climate change research. Damien holds a BA in Geography and BSc in Computer Science from UC Berkeley and San Jose State University, and is passionate about software development and agile processes. About Scalable Path: Scalable Path is a platform that connects companies with a network of over 26,000 remote software developers from over 179 countries. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in helping businesses expand their software teams and aims to provide an exceptional hiring experience. Tweetable Moments:04:59 - “You can't just get strung out because time is your most valuable asset. Time and money."12:56 - “There are just so many pros to remote working. It saves companies money on rent, it saves people money on commuting, it helps the environment through less pollution.” Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the Scalable Path website at https://next.law/Check out Scalable Path on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/scalable-path/Check out Scalable Path on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scalable-Path/208796919207351Check out Scalable Path on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ScalablePathCheck out Damien Filiatrault on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienf/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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO and owner of NEXT.Law, Anthony Millin. According to Anthony, Next.law's new model offers a solution to one of the challenges that startups often face: the lack of predictability and sustainable legal fees. By productizing legal services and offering fixed prices, Next.law aims to make the cost of legal services more predictable for startups. This can help startups budget for legal expenses more effectively, and avoid unexpected costs. Additionally, by making legal services more accessible and affordable, Next.law's new model can help to ensure that startups have access to the legal support they need, without breaking the bank.Anthony explains that early startups typically have typical engagements such as the steps needed when one founder leaves, seed financing, and protecting their intellectual property. He states that business owners should cover these legal needs to derisk their businesses. By covering these legal needs, startups can reduce the risk of legal issues arising in the future and help ensure their long-term success. Key points from the Episode:Overview on what Next.Law is aboutServices offered by Next.Law5 most common engagements for early start upsThe benefits of working with Next.LawC-corp versus LLC About Anthony Millin: Anthony is a trusted legal and business advisor to startup and emerging growth companies. As a startup attorney, a serial entrepreneur, a venture partner, and the Founder and Co-Chair of NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers, an innovative new model for delivering legal services to startup and emerging growth companies. Anthony brings his unique legal and business perspective to advising his clients.A creative problem solver and strong advocate dedicated to the success of his clients, Anthony frequently serves as his clients’ “outside general counsel, taking a leadership role in managing the full range of their legal needs from formation and financings to growth and exit.Anthony understands firsthand what it takes to start, scale and manage a company, to successfully prepare for and run a fund raising process, and to address the legal issues faced by a startup. This background provides him with valuable insights into the legal and business needs of his clients. Within Shulman Rogers, his unique skill set has earned him an appointment to the firm’s 7-person Strategic Planning Committee. About NEXT.Law: NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers, is a game-changing new paradigm for providing legal services to startups and emerging growth firms across their entire life cycle. NEXT has productized a wide range of legal services and provides startup businesses with predictable legal bills via over 75 fixed-price packages and service bundles. Their clients receive legal advice and services from a high-touch, hands-on legal team formed of senior Shulman Rogers' attorneys.To design and provide a unique and powerful client-centric experience, NEXT employs various cloud-based technologies and innovative business models. Shulman Rogers is a forward-thinking full-service legal firm with almost 100 attorneys in the DC Metro Area and regional and national practice. Tweetable Moments:00:51 - “One of the big challenges for start-up and emerging growth companies is the lack of predictability and sustainability of legal fees.”04:08 - “Have a partner who understands what it takes to start, build and successfully scale the company. Working as a partner on your side, helping guide you through the pitfalls that they know that early-stage growth companies commonly step into.” Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the NEXT.Law website at https://next.law/Check out NEXT.Law on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-by-shulman-rogers/Check out NEXT.Law on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIL0a6x1sSuFPVvNfsI3zACheck out Anthony Millin on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymillin/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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Serial Entrepreneur, Director of Limitless Mentoring, Elliot Wise. Limitless Mentoring is the first proper alternative to traditional academia. Their approach to learning and development focuses on providing mentorship and guidance to individuals looking to achieve their goals. It gives a more hands-on, personalized approach to learning that can help individuals achieve their goals more quickly and effectively.According to Elliot, learning from a mentor who has experienced the hurdles of entrepreneurship first-hand can be very valuable because they have real-life experience and can provide valuable insights and guidance. This contrasts learning from a theoretical perspective, which may only partially capture the complexities and nuances of starting and running a business. A mentor who has been through the process can share their personal experiences, successes, and failures and offer practical advice on navigating the challenges of being an entrepreneur. Additionally, they can provide a sense of mentorship and support, which can be invaluable for entrepreneurs who are just starting. Key points from the Episode:Overview of Limitless MentoringInsights on why Mentorship is more valuable than taking a college class for entrepreneurshipWhat makes Limitless Mentoring  different from other mentoring programsTips on choosing the right mentorship programThe importance of understanding the connection between personal wellness and professional wellness About Elliot Wise: Elliot started his first business aged 13 and is the founder of 10 businesses and a rapidly growing business empire worth more than £10 million. He now works with budding entrepreneurs and SMEs sharing hard-learnt lessons from his decades of experience building multiple companies from ideation to multi-million-pound success.He arms entrepreneurs with the skills they need to succeed – from soft skills like developing a winning mindset, staying composed under pressure and beating stress to how to generate sales leads online, retain clients and take your business to the next level. He also specializes in working with business leaders to scale up their business – mentoring them to drive growth and hit their financial goals. Elliot has turned companies with little or no digital presence or online marketing strategies into multi-million-pound a year enterprises.Wise believes the education system is broken. Education is failing to prepare young people with the real-world skills they need to succeed in business on purpose. We still operate a “factory model” education system designed to create punctual, subservient, unambitious workers. Yet, we’re seeing rising numbers of young people wanting to work for themselves and Covid changing the expectations of those already in the workplace (only a third of UK employees are currently happy in their jobs) and precipitating a start-up boom. About Limitless Mentoring: Wise founded Limitless to mentor budding entrepreneurs to build their dream business and hit their financial goals, sharing proven, battle-tested strategies and techniques based on decades of experience building companies from ideation to multi-million-pound success.Their marketing and personal development initiatives have resulted in them hiring personal trainers and increasing their income by 5x to 10x in less than a year. This isn't just with established coaches; they also take new coaches from nothing to fully fledged enterprises in under 12 weeks. It may seem difficult to believe, but it is true, and it is for this reason, Elliot has some of the finest performing personal trainers in the world who are (and have been) mentored by his staff. No other mentors will put the value and time into getting to know you and your business from the inside out, which is why their coaches achieve the results they do. Tweetable Moments:14:56 - “If you want to be successful in this world, you have to make an effort and appearance in whatever area of the industry you're trying to sell into. You have to look the part.”17:46 - “Figure out the things that require, or you can arbitrage the most amount of output for the least amount of input.” Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the Limitless Mentoring website at https://limitless-mentoring.com/Check out Limitless Mentoring on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/limitlessmentoring/Check out Limitless Mentoring on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wiseelliot/?hl=enCheck out Limitless Mentoring on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/287034475818477Check out Elliot Wise on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-wise-356710180?originalSubdomain=ukCheck out Elliot Wise on his website at elliotwise.com/ Check out Elliot Wise on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wiseelliot/Check out Elliot Wise on Twitter at https://twitter.com/wiseelliot?lang=en-GBDon’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. 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In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Best-Selling Author, Founder and Chair of NextChapter, Faisal Hoque. Faisal briefly talks about his best-selling book, Everything Connects, and gives the main takeaways readers should look for. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how humanity, science and technology, and how this understanding can help leaders to be more creative and make a bigger impact.Faisal believes that the secret to making a lasting impact as an entrepreneur is rooted in self-kindness and empathy. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself both physically and emotionally and being attuned to the needs of the world and to those they are trying to serve. By doing so, leaders can not only avoid burnout but also be better equipped to handle the pressures and responsibilities of being a leader. Key points from the Episode:Overview on Faisal Hoque’s Work of ExpertiseKeyTakeaways on Faisal’s best selling book “Everything Connects”How to Stay in Your Zone of Genius as LeadersTips on How to Stay in the Zone of Genius as Leaders About Faisal Hoque: Faisal  is an accomplished entrepreneur, noted thought leader, technology innovator, advisor to CEOs, BODs, and the US federal government, and an author with more than 25 years of cross-industry success. He is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other companies. They focus on enabling sustainable and transformational changes. He is a 3 times winning Founder and CEO of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ awards.Throughout his career, he has developed over 20 commercial business and technology platforms and worked with public and private sector giants such as US Department of Defense (DoD), GE, MasterCard, American Express, Northrop Grumman, CACI, PepsiCo, IBM, Home Depot, Netscape, Infosys, French Social Security Services, Gartner, Cambridge Technology Partners, JP Morgan Chase, CSC, and others. What sets Faisal apart is the unique position and perspective he has always maintained, which is grounded in hardcore technology with deep roots in leading-edge management science.His broad areas of expertise include innovation, leadership, management, sustainable growth, transformation, strategy, governance, M&A, frameworks, and digital platforms. He holds a strong belief that it is through knowledge sharing that we may provide the greatest clarity on how to improve our collective future. As a globetrotter, he is passionate about nature, people, culture, music, and design, and he loves to cook. About NextChapter: NextChapter is a research organization that focuses on sustainable and transformational changes. The organization brings together experts from a variety of disciplines to collaborate on research projects aimed at creating a more sustainable future. The organization's multidisciplinary approach allows it to address complex issues from multiple perspectives, and its focus on sustainable and transformational changes means that it is dedicated to finding solutions that not only address immediate problems, but also create long-term positive change.About Shadoka: The Bengali word ‘SHADOKA‘ is derived from the sanskrit word sādhaka. A sādhaka is a practitioner of a particular sādhanā. A sādhaka, or practitioner, is one who skillfully applies… mind and intelligence in practice towards a goal. Sanskrit word sādhanā, literally translates to “a means of accomplishing something”.Their ultimate goal is to generate various fresh ideas, dynamic breakthroughs, long-term prospects, and techniques for monitoring them. As a result, their clients' financial success is a byproduct of what they do. Tweetable Moments:6:03 - “Accept the change and the adversity that comes along with doing the work that you love, try to make an impact, and be patient with whatever you're trying to do.”12:50 - “Because when people are struggling with work or life, often enough, it's not because they want to know how to solve the problem. They want to know that there is a shoulder they can lean on and that the person they're talking to is with them.” Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the Shadoka website at https://shadoka.com/Check out Shadoka on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/shadoka/Check out NextChapter on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextchapterorg/Check out the NextChapter website at https://nextchapter.org/Check out Faisal Hoque on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisalhoque/Check out Faisal Hoque on his website at https://faisalhoque.com/Check out Faisal Hoque on Twitter at https://twitter.com/faisal_hoqueDon’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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Podcast Host, Strategic Consultant of Expert In You , Ann Carden. Ann is a consultant and coach who specializes in helping people turn their expertise into a successful consulting business. Her unique top-down approach allows her clients to earn six figures by leveraging their suite of services. Her approach has helped many of her clients earn six figures by leveraging their expertise and turning it into a successful consulting business. Her clients have achieved this by having a clear value proposition, a robust suite of services, and effective marketing and business development strategies. Ann's top-down approach has proven to be highly effective in helping her clients turn their expertise into a successful consulting business. Her clients can tap into their expertise's full potential and earn a significant income by doing what they love.Ann pointed out that one of the challenges many business consultants face is the sudden shift from employee to business owner. Starting a business requires a wide range of skills and knowledge. Many individuals with an employee mindset may need to gain the necessary experience to take on these responsibilities. She also gave crucial tips to help coaches and consultants position themselves for business growth and success. On top of that, she emphasized understanding the buying behaviour of high-ticket clients and the steps coaches and consultants can take to convert these individuals into sales. Key points from the Episode:How to shift from an employee mindset to a business owner?What are the tent poles of business growth for coaches and consultants?The Fastest Path Into Creating a Full Time IncomeLeveraging Suite of Services for Revenue GrowthWhere to Look for Bigger Ticket Clients? About Ann Carden: Ann is an interactive motivational speaker, strategic business coach/consultant, 3x author & #1 bestselling author, CEO of A. Carden Inc., and current business owner of Carden Business Consulting/Coaching Solutions and Expert In Your Marketing & Media Agency. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals, have  greater success in their business and lives, through strategic business growth, powerful marketing & sales strategies, and success principles.Ann’s expertise is derived from more than forty-one years in business, marketing, and sales success. Thirteen years in corporate business management, and over thirty years as an entrepreneur and business owner - building and selling five previous businesses. She has educated, influenced, and impacted hundreds of thousands of professionals through keynote speaking, podcasts, virtual stages, workshops, seminars, programs, coaching, and digital platforms.Ann has been featured on ABC, NBC, CW, and FOX, as well as many other online media outlets. Her articles have been published in multiple media sources, such as Small Business Trendsetters and Business Innovators Magazine. She was also chosen by the Six Figure Coach Magazine as one of the top 125 business coaches in the world. She has recently been inducted into Who’s Who In America for Entrepreneurship and Who’s Who In America for Professional Women. About Expert In You: Expert In You is a company that specializes in helping individuals and businesses build expert authority brands that stand out in their industry. The company's strategic approach is designed to help clients get noticed, establish themselves as thought leaders, and ultimately grow their business. In addition to brand development and thought leadership, Expert In You also helps clients with business development. The company works with clients to identify potential clients and develop strategies to convert them into paying customers. This includes training and support for networking, sales, and marketing activities.Expert In You's strategic approach is designed to help clients build an expert authority brand that stands out in their industry. Clients can get noticed and grow their business by developing a solid brand, establishing themselves as thought leaders, and supporting business development. Tweetable Moments:00:48 - “The impact I have is I want to help people turn their expertise, their knowledge, their skills, everything that they come with into a coaching and consulting business to help other people.”02:14 - “And I think that's where a lot of coaches' and consultants' hearts come from. They want to help others not make the same mistakes and fast forward their success.” Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the Expert In You website at http://expertinyou.us/, annlcarden.com Check out Ann Carden on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anncarden-business-consultant-coach/Check out Ann Carden on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ann.carden.509/Check out Ann Carden on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ann_cardenCheck out Ann Carden on Instagram https://instagram.com/anncardenconsultingDon’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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CoFounder of Riverbend Consulting, Lesley Hensell. Riverbend Consulting provides services to assist sellers in navigating the complex rules and regulations of the Amazon marketplace. They may offer guidance on product listing optimization, account management, and compliance with Amazon's policies.   Lesley shares that having a presence on Amazon is crucial for brands as it is one of the biggest platforms for e-commerce and offers a built-in audience of millions of potential customers. Being on Amazon can also help brands grow their business through its powerful e-commerce features, such as search optimization and customer reviews. The platform can also be seen as a small business incubator, providing resources and support for small businesses to reach and grow their customer base.   Key points from the Episode: Overview About Riverbend Consulting 2 Reasons Why Amazon Sellers Get Suspended Tips on Becoming an Amazon Choice Amazon SEO versus Google SEO 2023 Insights About Amazon   About Lesley Hensell: Lesley is co-founder of Riverbend Consulting, whose 85+ employees solve critical problems and offer effective growth strategies for sellers on Amazon and other ecommerce platforms. Lesley oversees Riverbend’s client services team. She has personally helped hundreds of third-party sellers get their suspended Amazon accounts and ASINs back up and running.   Lesley leverages two decades as a small business consultant to solve the underlying business issues in online retail businesses, resulting in improved operations and profitability. She has been an Amazon seller for a decade, thanks to her boys (ages 20 and 15) who do most of the heavy lifting.   A lifelong Longhorns fan, Lesley earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and volunteering for A Wish With Wings, a wish-granting organization for little Texans with life-threatening conditions.   About Riverbend Consulting: Their team comprises ex-Amazon employees and Amazon professionals who will guide you through the tedious Amazon reinstatement process. They help thousands of Amazon sellers in reactivating their accounts and ASINs following a suspension, deactivation, or ban.   With thousands of accounts have been reinstated due to inauthenticity, review manipulation, product quality, policy violations, and other reasons. They provide excellent ongoing services like account maintenance, seller account protection, FBA reimbursements, and Amazon account and ASIN reinstatement.   Their clients come for the appeals but stay for the continuous services, which include:   Reimbursements, ensure that FBA sellers receive every dollar owed to them by Amazon. Account management includes bad feedback removal and customer service communications across several platforms. Seller Account Protection, in which we monitor and respond to performance notifications to ensure the account remains healthy - Account audits for potential acquisitions Project-based consulting services include pick-and-pack engineering, warehouse management audits, and customer service audits, among others.   Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out the Riverbend Consulting website at https://riverbendconsulting.com/about/ Check out Riverbend Consulting on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/riverbend-consulting-amz/ Check out Riverbend Consulting on  Twitter at https://twitter.com/RiverbendConsul Check out Riverbend Consulting on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/riverbendconsulting/ Check out Lesley Hensell on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesleyhensell/ 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.