The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the President and Founder of Wiefling Consulting, Kimberly Wiefling.Kimberly works to make the world better by helping Japanese companies globalize. Business being done across borders helps strengthen international business relationships. Silicon Valley Alliances made its first connections through doing workshops with individuals from Japan in Silicon Valley. This connection allowed Kimberly to be introduced to a multitude of Japanese agencies. A typical engagement involves workshops for mid-level businesses to help with leadership, team effectiveness, and organizational culture.Kimberly explains that qualities of good leadership are honesty, inspiration, and forward-looking which are all behavioral qualities. There is a disconnect when the values are placed on the wall rather than actually done. Kimberly explains that transparency needs to be worked on through conversation among individuals. Kimberly’s advice for companies struggling with leadership is to understand employees need purpose over profit or to feel a sense of belonging.Key Points from the Episode:The impact Kimberly has in the worldHow Silicon Valley Alliances makes connectionsEngagement with clientsGlobal LeadershipTransparencyKimberly’s advice for companies struggling with leadershipAbout Kimberly Wiefling:Kimberly is known for her authentically scrappy style. At Hewlett Packard, she felt like a hired assassin where she prioritized projects over people. After 10 years of working in technology, she realized that technology fails far less frequently than people do. She uses her experience as a scientist and technologist to navigate and transform the messy world of organizational culture. Her superpower is helping companies achieve what seems impossible by converting common sense into common practice and bringing people with diverse backgrounds together to achieve what couldn't be done alone. Kimberly has worked with over a hundred major corporations including Yamaha Motors, Suntory, Mitsubishi, NASA, and Indeed. She has produced 6 books in her "Scrappy" brand series, including the international bestseller 'Scrappy Project Management, which continues to sell well 14 years after the original publication, was translated into Japanese, and is used as a textbook in project management courses. Kimberly is a highly sought-after speaker, and has presented in more than a dozen countries and worked with people from over 50 countries ( Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Germany, USA, China, Thailand, Zambia, UK, France, Armenia, etc.) Her personal mentor is the Lifetime Achievement Award-winning thought leader of organizational development, Dr. Edgar Schein. Her mission is to wipe out the pandemic of soul-sucking, toxic organizations so that people can be fully engaged, and contribute the highest and best versions of themselves to their work.Tweetable Moments:02:04 - "You don't read a book about exercise. You go to the gym and you work out. That's how you build strong muscles."06:42 - "The leadership challenge gives us five areas of leadership that are crucial if you want to be perceived as a great leader. And they're all behavioral. You model the way, do what you say people should do, and you inspire shared vision."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  Wiefling Consulting website at https://wiefling.com/Check out the Silicon Valley Alliances website at https://siliconvalleyalliances.com/Check out Wiefling Consulting on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/wiefling-consulting/Check out Kimberly Wiefling on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scrappykimberlywiefling/Check out Wiefling Consulting on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WieflingConsultingCheck out Kimberly Wiefling on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kwiefling/Check out Kimberly Wiefling on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kwieflingDon’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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder of Jasmine Jonte Coaching and Consulting, Jasmine Jonte.Jasmine explains that microlearning is a very important way of taking in information today. In the age of Tiktok and Youtube shorts, there is not as much of a market for long content. The majority of audiences gravitate towards shorter content that is between five to fifteen minutes. Having a content library can be important to any creator as you can answer any questions one time and have it there to be referred to by any prospective client or viewer. Jasmine explains that in-person features, time management, and private podcasts are doing well in the market of content creation. Taking steps such as adding in-person aspects to offers, having features that are done for an individual to save time, or converting your course into a podcast are all ways to take part in these market trends.The platform a business should work with for their courses or content depends on what they are needing to grow their company. If they already have sources for websites, media, or email, there is no need for an expensive robust service. Picking a platform is also important based on the community a business serves. The target may be the older generations which would make Facebook the best option, or it could be tech-savvy millennials who use Slack predominantly. Jasmine explains that being informative about what you are teaching within each course lesson is important to give the audience an idea of what is going on. Jasmine Jonte Coaching and Consulting is a done-for-you course creation agency that helps its clients organize information for their courses by listening to them to ultimately create the course content.Key Points from the Episode:What is working well with courses todayContent librariesWhat is hot on the marketPlatformsCourse design practicesWhat Jasmine’s Jonte Coaching and Consulting doesAbout Jasmine Jonte:Jasmine Jonte helps experts turn braindumps into world-class programs! Her Done-For-You Course Creation agency takes care of everything - from the big picture promise down to the last worksheet download. They're on a mission to make learning simple and fun for 10 Million students while saving 100+ hours for every course creator they partner with!Coupling her teaching experience with business savvy and management skills, you’ll want her to do the heavy lifting when building or upgrading your online programs!Tweetable Moments:00:54 - "Now, you want microlearning. People want lessons that are 5 to 15 minutes maximum."05:30 - "If you're not meeting the expectations of the market, then you need to get there first before you kind of add on some of these sexier bonuses that take a little more bandwidth for your team to create."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 Jasmine Jonte Coaching and Consulting website at https://www.jasminejonte.com/Check out Jasmine Jonte on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminejonte/Check out Jasmine Jonte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasminejonte/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.

On today's episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, we are so excited to speak with the founder of The Mogul TV Global Network and business strategist, Tameka Chapman!Tameka has built up a media brand. Her impact is focused on bringing more positivity to this world than what currently exists. She shares how in her every breathing moment she’s trying to bring positivity to everyone she encounters. As a business growth strategist she focuses on helping mainly women learn how to create, launch, and scale their businesses and has a TV Network that is all about positive programming.She talks about her background in the Navy and how that experience has helped her in what she does today. She talked about how her background has impacted how she works, how she does, and why behind doing what she does.Don’t forget to listen to our next episode, where we recap all the great insights that Tameka Chapman offered!Key Points from the Episode:Determination and VisionPower of PerseverancePositivity to InspireAbout Tameka Chapman:“If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together”. African ProverbTapping into her gift of creativity, Tameka Chapman created the Mogul TV Global Network to offer positive television programming that showcases culture, legacy and diversity. Mogul TV Global Network is designed to be a beacon, a light and hope in the midst of chaos, depression and frustration.In May 2022, Mogul TV Global Network became an award-winning television network for Excellence in Positive TV Programming. Partnered with Roku & Amazon Fire TV, Mogul TV Global App is available to over 100 million viewers!📺 Mogul TV Global NetworkWatch amazing shows, films and LIVE events >> theMoguls.tv <<Website | www.TheMogulChannel.comEmail | Info@TheMogulChannel.comConnect ==> www.linkedin.com/company/MogulMediaCoCheck out our original shows and many phenomenal shows!As we continue scaling and growing, we are seeking to connect with more amazing thought leaders and creators to build the greatest network for positive TV programming.▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️As a 7-Figure Business Growth Strategist, Tameka coaches entrepreneurs on how to scale to 7 figures in their businesses by teaching them how to recognize what isn't working, fill in the gaps with MMA (money-making activities), then teaching them HOW to effectively strategize and create their million dollar businesses! #LaunchLikeAMogul with Mogul DominationIf you're seeking the RIGHT strategy that allows you to sleep at night and enjoy your days as an entrepreneur, schedule a 30-minute consult and get started on creating your legacy! Of course, there's an investment with every call resulting in you having your next best step to success. #AllStrategyNoFluffhttps://go.oncehub.com/MogulDomination▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️Are you seeking a speaker who will energize your audience and empower them into action? Book Tameka Chapman as a speaker for your next event! With speaking topics that range from a perseverance mindset to business growth strategies and entrepreneur startups, your audience will always walk away with a plan to turn their ideas into income streams!▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️Tameka Chapman is a US Navy Veteran, Television Producer, Record Holder Author, #1 International Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Global Speaker, former Paralegal Specialist [15 years] and 7-Figure Business Growth Strategist to some amazing entrepreneurs! When she is not busy in her multiple roles as the CEO of Mogul Media, LLC, she is fully enjoying life with her husband of 23+ years and the awe-mazing toddler duo Aspen + Arden!Tweetable Moments:04:51 - "If you don't have the determination to stick it out, especially through obstacles that you don't know is going to happen, don't do it."07:06 - "I believe that if we learned how to tap into our positivity, it can inspire someone else to say, "okay, you know, yes, that happened. But I'm still here and I get to make it, I get to try it again."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 Tameka Chapman’s website at https://www.themogulchannel.com/Check out Tameka Chapman on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamekachapman/#experienceDon’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. 

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Real Estate Investor and Coach of Wealth Building Concierge, Tamar Hermes. Staci advises that anytime is a good time to invest in real estate. However, it is an interesting time today to invest due to the shift in the market bringing about new opportunities. Staci explains that the best avenue for real estate investment is different from person to person and can depend on factors such as portfolios, connections, and lending. Connection to investments and returns is quite rare as many individuals are trying to understand their positions and make a profit off of them. Staci explains that women are more cautious when it comes to risk which allows for advantage once mitigating risk has been learned. Real estate has a large focus on connections and relationships where women excel at due to being nurturers as biology suggests. Staci explains that buying your first property may have to take place in a different state based on the cost to gain ratio. Low loans are helpful as individuals usually only have to put 3% down to obtain their first home. Partnerships and passive investment resources are other avenues to get started if an individual does not want to go into it alone or put all their time into it.Key Points from the Episode:Why now is the time to look into real estate Avenues of investment Connection with returns Advantages to the feminine perspective Real estate investment scenarios How to work with TamarAbout Tamar Hermes:Tamar Hermes is a Los Angeles native, who has lived in San Francisco, New York City, and Rome over the years. She holds a B.F.A. from Pitzer College in Film/Fine Arts and studied Art and Art History at The American University of Rome, Italy. After years of building successful companies and working in creative roles, Tamar decided to dedicate her life to art, particularly the art of portraiture. Her mission is to spread a love and appreciation of portraiture and watch how it enriches the lives of others. Her varied experience gives her a unique talent for curating portraiture that captures the essence of the subject and the heart of the viewer. Tamar believes that personal art is the best gift one can give or get as it decorates one's life visually, spiritually and emotionally.Tweetable Moments:03:07 - "It's a matter of realizing what the opportunity is in real estate, which is that you can build wealth, that you can have passive income..."05:35 - "If you don't have time, which is a huge resource. Also, a huge question that we need to ask ourselves as entrepreneurs, because time keeps getting away from us. So one of the things that you can do is there is to invest passively."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 Wealth Building Concierge website at https://wealthbuildingconcierge.com/Check out Wealth Building Concierge on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealth-building-concierge/Check out Tamar Hermes on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-hermes-53b9114a/Check out Tamar Hermes on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tamarhermesinternational/Check out Wealth Building Concierge on Instagram at https://instagram.com/wealthbuildingconciergeCheck out Tamar Hermes’s book The Millionairess Mentality at https://www.amazon.com/Millionairess-Mentality-Professional-Building-Through/dp/1956955291#:~:text=The%20Millionairess%20Mentality%3A%20A%20Professional,9781956955293%3A%20Amazon.com%3A%20BooksDon’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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO of Fueled by Fire Mastery, Staci Wallace.Staci has worked in corporate business and ministry for much of her life. She explains that money can only drive an individual so far and there needs to be a cause behind the work that is being done. Fueled by Fire helps raise up CEO’s, entrepreneurs , and thought leaders to help them identify their sweet spot to build a profitable purpose driven business. Fueled by Fire has an ascension model that ranges from free public work to higher ticket work with their platinum program. Staci has witnessed all levels of business development during her time in corporate America. Staci advises to make sure to put yourself in a good place mentally because it will determine where you go professionally.Staci explains that the great resignation can be partially attributed to uncertainty within a business. Many employees do not feel certain that the company they work for has their back or has the best ideals in mind, leading them to resign. This shifting in the job market has caused many individuals to start their own business. Staci explains that they help new business owners understand their potential and big business owners reduce resignation possibilities. Staci explains that she wrote her book Fueled by Fire to help guide women in the business space. Businesses have to do more to stand out today than in the past due to the high level of competition in every industry. Staci explains that being value driven, having good team culture, and understanding their target market is how businesses can stand out with their business.Key Points from the Episode:Staci’s impact on the worldEngagement with clientsStaci’s backstoryMental focus and uncertaintyStaci’s book Fueled by FireStanding out as a business todayAbout Staci Wallace:Staci Wallace is a leading expert in the field of business psychology, growth hacking, and personal life mastery. With over 35 years of corporate and entrepreneurial success, her signature 1% Method of Micro-Progress has led to 9-figure success and supporting hundreds of thousands of small business start-ups. Whether on stage or online, Staci uses her unique “warrior” story of miraculous physical and financial breakthroughs to teach other business leaders how to turn setbacks into monumental comebacks. In 2021, Staci and her husband, Larry, left their corporate Senior Executive positions in telecom to become CEO and COO of the Fueled by Fire Mastery Program and Elite Mastermind for CEOs, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs building purpose-driven, highly profitable, and faith-based lives and businesses they love. On top of all this, their passion for giving back has fueled their non-profit organization EMwomen, which rescues and restores the lives of women and girls who have gone through some of life’s most difficult challenges.Tweetable Moments:04:12 - "I really that believe that's what makes a great CEO is you're willing to do more for others than you're expecting them to do for you."13:21 - "People are working less for money and more for something that puts meaning into their life."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 Fueled by Fire Mastery website at https://fbfmastery.com/Check out Staci Wallace’s website at https://www.staciwallace.com/homeCheck out Staci Wallace on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/StaciwallaceCheck out Staci Wallace’s book Fueled by Fire at https://www.amazon.com/Fueled-Fire-Becoming-Courage-Influence/dp/0800761790Don’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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Leadership Coach and Strategic Advisor of Quiet Advisory, David DresslerOne of David’s starting business ventures was in the restaurant industry with Tender Greens. They worked to create a stable and good environment for workers as the restaurant industry can have a rough culture behind it. David explains that through working in the restaurant industry, he and his partners learned how not to be to their team members. They decided they would be whatever the team members needed such as a guiding hand or dad figure to promote interdependent relationships within the business. David advises that working with everyone in a business and having a conversation about building a better business is something all industries could take from the restaurant industry. Strategy is an important aspect of business, however, culture can determine how well a strategy can operate. David explains that having a better work culture can help make the strategies work much better for a business. In many businesses, they will present their work culture in one way publicly and in a completely different way internally. David explains that when employees can agree with how the culture is perceived publicly, that is a positive for the business. However, many times employees disagree with how the culture is perceived as it is not accurate to how they are treated. David explains that conversation aids in honesty and transparency within a company because it gives an idea of what needs to be improved in a company. Quiet Advisory works with clients in many industries such as manufacturing, law, and restaurant industries. David explains he works with them in two primary ways as either a leadership coach to aid his clients as a whole or as a culture coach for the entire team of a business.  Key Points from the Episode:David’s impact in the world Restaurant cultureLessons from the restaurant business that could aid other industriesThe balance between strategy and cultureThe hypocrisy of culture  Honesty and transparency Who and how clients are worked with at Quiet AdvisoryAbout David Dressler:David Dressler grew up in Montreal, Canada. From the age of six, he spent his summers in benign indentured servitude, washing dishes, hauling suitcases, and pouring coffee at his family’s hotel in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. At 18, he moved to Switzerland to study hotel and restaurant administration at the Ecole Hôtelière in Lausanne. Forming connections with fellow students from over 40 countries, he happily shared the cost of gas and travel throughout Europe. His catering pay financed “educational tours” of North Africa and Asia. After completing the 4-year program, Dressler moved to California and joined Hyatt Hotels. In his 4 years with Hyatt, he worked every conceivable food and beverage management position before moving to New York to open the Four Seasons Hotel on 57th Street. He soon became the Four Seasons’ go-to career guy, in key markets such as Dallas, Beverly Hills, Carlsbad and Newport Beach. After falling in love with the woman who would become his wife of 20 years, Dressler decided to plant roots in California. It was there, as Director of Operations at Santa Monica’s famed Shutters on the Beach, that he met and befriended his future business partners. The three restaurant professionals, close in age, tired of the rat race, and ready for an adventure, left Shutters in 2004. After cobbling together $900,000 in friends and family seed money in 2006 they opened their first Tender Greens restaurant in Los Angeles. Over the next decade, the partners built a market-defining, heart-centered, purpose-driven $100 million business. It has often been said about Dressler that he was “the company’s heart and its backbone”. Cofounders Erik Oberholtzer and Matt Lyman focused mainly on the yeoman lift of operations, enabling David to foster the company’s culture. The intent was to build “restaurants that people really love” - carefully creating the kind of place where he would want to work - a place that valued its team members, cultivated excellence and compassion, and favored win-win outcomes and servant leadership. Dressler brought his years of mentoring, self-study, and a suitcase full of hard-learned lessons to build, as Tender Greens’ current VP of Restaurants calls it, “a culture of love and discipline”. Of equal significance was his work on the company’s infrastructure - instilling a sense of thinking big and developing sturdy systems to enable the company’s expansion. Dressler’s business responsibilities encompassed all equity and debt facilities, financial management, compliance, management and employee training programs, human resources, and system development. To grow the organization, Dressler replaced himself with qualified executives, and mentored their development as well-rounded, insightful, and heart-centered leaders. He served as Tender Greens first Chief Financial Officer then as President while chairing both the Advisory Board and Board of Directors. In October 2017, as Tender Greens prepared for expansion beyond the California market, Dressler hired his replacement to run the day-to-day operations. He became the company’s first-ever Chief People Officer - steering the company’s culture, people strategies and the development of its incredible talent. During this time Tender Greens grew to 30 restaurants and roughly $100 million in revenue. Throughout his varied career, Dressler’s greatest joy has always come from being able to mentor others to enhanced leadership effectiveness or expanded personal development. His philosophy “happier at home is happier at work and happier at work is happier at home” became a mantra. Dressler’s heartfelt commitment to the team at all levels married with his gifts as a thoughtful guide and compelling speaker made his presence at company trainings and townhall gatherings appreciated and requested. He developed and personally taught mindfulness classes, emotional intelligence training, intentionality workshops, holistic time management, and full spectrum goal setting. He brought his learnings from years of exploration in shamanic plant medicine, spiritual psychology, and Jewish mysticism into his leadership style. “Go talk to Dave” became code for leveling up, and for professional support as well as personal growth. He and his co-founders created a rich culture that fully lived up to the company’s founding mission; to create “restaurants people really love” and that team members never want to leave. In January 2020, after 15 years of building and learning, Dressler felt ready for a new adventure. The company he helped create was on strong footing with a world class executive team at the helm., He left active life at Tender Greens to found a coaching and advisory practice serving purpose-driven entrepreneurs, founders, and executives and their teams. Taking a cue from the Sufi poet Rumi who wrote “the quieter you become, the more you are able to hear”, he named his company “Quiet Advisory”. His belief is that his clients are naturally creative, resourceful and whole. They simply need to be asked useful questions to discover the answers they’re seeking. In this role, Dressler brings his 30 years of business acumen, emotional self-development and spiritual work and leaves it in his bag! Instead of actively doling out advice, he partners with his clients to see what’s in their wisdom reserves and helps coax it out. Dressler knowingly wears two hats, Coach and Advisor. When situations demand it, he is more than happy to serve clients by sharing his hard-won wisdom and experience. His clients include founders and entrepreneurs, CEOs and people transitioning to their next mountain as he has done. Dressler serves on the board of directors of a non-profit and has held leadership positions in international mentoring organizations. He is married and has two children who he says are the nicest people he has ever met!Tweetable Moments:05:31 - "It's true that every business goes through a life cycle. In the beginning, it's us against the world."07:14 - "The message is no matter what that life cycle, no matter where you are in that continuum, a company needs to look after its own."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 Quiet Advisory website at https://www.quietadvisory.com/Check out David Dressler on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/davidtdresslerCheck out David Dressler on Facebook at https://facebook.com/davidtdresslerCheck out David Dressler on Instagram at https://instagram.com/davidtdresslerCheck out David Dressler on Twitter at https://twitter.com/davidtdresslerCheck out David Dressler and Erik Oberholtzer’s book Ten Year Plan at https://www.tenyearplan.co/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:️W️e are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. 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On today's episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, we are so excited to speak with the CEO of Very Good Marketing Consultants, Josh Rosenberg!Very Good Marketing Consultants provides fractional CMO services for online businesses. Josh shares his passion and understanding for strategy. His company provides fractional CMO (chief marketing officer) through virtual services with the full benefit of a chief marketing officer at a fraction of the cost.Josh discusses the lifecycle of a business and considers virtual CMO’s impact. He shares his analogy of looking at businesses as a living, breathing thing and expresses how sales and marketing are the oxygen that you breathe in. He emphasizes without those two things, there’s no revenue coming in.Don’t forget to listen to our next episode, where we recap all the great insights that Josh Rosenberg offered!Key Points from the Episode:Standard Operating ProceduresKey Performance IndicatorsImpactful BonusesAbout Josh Rosenberg:Josh Rosenberg, founder and CEO of Very Good Marketing Consultants, LLC, is a serial entrepreneur and is regarded as a top authority on direct-response marketing, online business strategies and marketing operations. In 2007 he started, developed and grew an online adult education company from ground zero to over $2 million in sales in less than 15 months, before selling it to an investor. In 2016, he started and grew an online music education business, which is continuing to grow larger every day. Also in 2016, Josh began working as a freelance marketing consultant for numerous online businesses. Since then, his work has generated over $100,000,000 in revenue for businesses in more than two-dozen verticals.INTERVIEW TOPICS • How to generate a massive ROI while giving your marketing team the best quality of life possible. • Three ways entrepreneurs can grow their business in 2022 and beyond. • How to avoid critical mistakes that can cost you a fortune when working with outside vendors.Tweetable Moments From this Episode: 03:59 - "Without marketing, without sales, without customers coming in, you're dead in the water.13:25 - "We live in a world where everything is evolving so rapidly."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 Josh Rosenberg’s website at www.VeryGoodMarketingConsultants.comCheck out Josh Rosenberg on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-rosenberg-copywriter/Check out Josh Rosenberg on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rosenberg.joshDon’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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Business and Life Strategist, James Heppner.James explains that those that have invested in themselves are in a good spot it is not too late to invest in yourself. Pain or conflict is something that many people shy from and attempt to avoid. However, James to embrace that pressure and pain to better yourself and help create passion. Problems will always be a part of life and something that cannot be avoided. However, how one handles these problems can determine the momentum of the future. James explains that being able to benefit from problems is important to gain a tolerance for them -- they will not affect an individual as much as before. They provide experience with issues and without the chance of loss, there is nothing to work towards. Challenges often provide a dopamine rush when they are solved which provides happiness for an individual.James works with his clients either one on one or in groups. The ideal clients are often individuals who are working on themselves or working to do more. James explains that when an individual does more within themselves, they can enjoy the things they create more. When bringing about deep areas within the human spirit, it can make an individual light up and understand their purpose.Key Points from the Episode:James’s impact in the worldHow problems can be beneficialClarityHow James works with clientsAbout James Heppner:James’s life worked, until it didn’t. Business was strong, capital was plentiful and life seemed all he had ever dared wish it to be. Performing life vs. Living life nearly cost him his business, his investments, his children and his marriage. The never ending hyper-vigilant striving to achieve the next level of success suddenly awakened him to the deep emptiness of his current lived experience. Unable to truly celebrate and instead deeply anxious about the rawness of who he really was on the inside, he between being restless & bored, and anxious & depressed. Thankfully peace didn’t come but instead, he fell into a million tiny pieces. It forced him to build a new infrastructure grounded upon authenticity and gratitude. He made critical decisions like “his joy is not for sale” and “losses are simply disguised gifts hidden in plain sight”. He has spent the last decade designing his life of gratitude and can honestly say he has an unshakeable love with his life. Not in spite of the losses that he had to endure however rather BECAUSE of the losses that he has utilized well. Fearing Fear itself has now left him. Today he helps people ignite their vibrant energy towards life by turning towards what they really want - to courageously step towards their comforts and discomforts with curiosity and an open embrace of the goodness that lies at the core of both the win and the loss. Truth is - Real life is made up of both wins and Both were designed for the individual good - that's basic reality. Without facing and learning how to embrace losses for greater gain, one misses out. Why choose to leave 50% of  life experience on the table when there is a choice to do the work so that one can have it all? Life can be good news - if we let it. Life can shine through the cracks - if we let it in. He invites you to take the ride of your life by engaging with him as your guest on your show. Together we can deliver a transformative and deeply invigorating message that meets people exactly where they are at today.Tweetable Moments From this Episode: 04:51 - "All of what is brought to you is a gift to you and specifically for you."05:54 - "Regardless of what's happening to the world, you get to decide by how you lean into your inner work."09:17 - "If we wanna be in a positive, good, rich state of energy, to not have problems is a problem."Apply to be a guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur:https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestWant to learn more? Check out the James Heppner’s website at https://www.jamesheppner.com/Check out James Heppner on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesheppner/Check out James Heppner on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JamesMegHeppner Check out James Heppner on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JamesHeppnerCoach/photos/a.178063967219302/494110768947952/?type=3Don’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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Chief Learning Officer of Qlik, Kevin Hanegan.Qlik is a data and analytic company that helps clients make better business decisions  based on the data collected. Qlik was developed when analytics started becoming popular in the 90’s and there was a need for change from static data to real time data. There are typically three avenues businesses can take in regards to data usage, they are either using data correctly, using data incorrectly, or not using data at all and using intuition. Kevin explains that using intuition is not bad to use to make decisions, however, there needs to be a balance of intuition and data in a business.There can be unconscious bias while collecting data and that is not how data needs to be used. Kevin advises using methods such as the scientific method works well as you can test data to try to disprove it. However, if it cannot be disproved, it shows that it may be a valid source for business usage. Kevin explains that there is a culture within the workplace where challenging an opinion is not encouraged. This could be a downside because mistakes or new ideas could be found by challenging an opinion, ultimately leading to better business decisions. Kevin explains the ideal client for Qlik is anyone trying to make more sense of their data.Key Points from the Episode:What Qlik isKevin’s backstoryWhere Qlik came fromCompanies using dataKevin’s advice on data usageChallenge cultureKevin’s book recommendationsThe ideal client for QlikAbout Kevin Hanegan:Kevin Hanegan is a senior leader who likes to transform, innovate, and continuously improve organizations to make them the best they can be. His passion is the intersection of business, technology, learning, and psychology. He believes the world is constantly evolving and we should always be evolving and improving ourselves in business and in our personal life. He is a firm believer in open communication and making sure everyone is aware of strategy and why they are doing what we are doing.Through many years of working in a variety of businesses and industries, he has been able to leverage technology and psychology to improve organizational performance and transform businesses into high performing organizations. This includes both cost centers, like Learning & Development departments, as well as P&Ls, which have revenue and profit targets.Tweetable Moments From this Episode: 2:22 - "It's about learning what I call the forever skills or the soft skills of how you can apply them and get different perspectives."6:50 - "What was relevant five years ago might not be relevant today."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 Qlik website at https://www.qlik.com/us/Check out Qlik on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/qlik/Check out Kevin Hanegan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhanegan/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.

On today's episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, we are so excited to speak with business coach, Hailey Rowe!Hailey started in the coaching field back in 2010. She achieved a variety of certifications and then continued on to pursue her bachelor's in entrepreneurship. She later joined the field of health and wellness in many of their start-ups. This allowed her to gain knowledge and experience in the processes of startup and marketing. She discusses the principles of building relationships and the principles of following up and building trust. Don’t forget to listen to our next episode, where we recap all the great insights that Hailey Rowe offered!Key Points from the Episode:The importance of communication in direct condensed waysMarketing with both longterm and short-term strategiesGetting the clarity, structure, and accountability you need to get resultsAbout Hailey Rowe:​​Hailey Rowe is a Marketing/Sales Coach & Strategist.She helps health, life, & mindset coaches (and women business owners) get clients consistently, develop their no brainer offers, & grow their income & impact. She shares her F.A.S.T. framework, marketing, and business  tips in her Health Coach Nation Podcast & in the Health Coach Nation Facebook Group (Facebook.com/groups/healthcoachnation).Hailey also offers Linkedin Lead Generation if you’re looking to increase your number of discovery calls & clients.Since 2010, Hailey has worked in the coaching industry, as well as in Business Development & Marketing for several wellness companies & startups. She’s also a certified behavioral change specialist and human potential coach.Hailey’s philosophy: You can have an amazing service and impact to make, but without a strong mindset, and sales and marketing plan, your business will remain a hobby. To learn more about Hailey, go to haileyrowe.com, or connect with her directly on Instagram.com/hailey_rowe.Tweetable Moments From this Episode: 03:58 - "One of the main things that has changed in the industry is now the expectations are different from the market."08:21 - "When it comes to marketing, you have to have a combination of both long-term and short-term strategies."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 Hailey Rowe’s website at https://www.haileyrowe.com/Check out Hailey Rowe on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/HaileyrCheck out Hailey Rowe on Facebook at https://facebook.com/OfficialhaileyroweCheck out Hailey Rowe on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Hailey_roweCheck out Hailey Row on Instagram at https://instagram.com/Hailey_roweDon’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.