The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant, Bestselling Author, and Performance Productivity Consultant, Sabrina Runbeck. Sabrina explains her beliefs on how we have more leadership and decision making issues than an issue with burnout. Comparisons are often made within business as a way to measure performance in a specific field. However, these comparisons can be detrimental to business as the circumstances between one business and another are not equal standards. Mental clarity can help with becoming immune to the feelings of burnout as well as managing expectations better. Sabrina explains that throughout consulting, some individuals realize their expectations are what they truly want, while others realize it was a skewed idea of what they want. Hypervigilance is a common characteristic among high achievers and it can lead to a disassociation when things are slowed down. Sabrina explains that individuals need an unbiased source to speak to about information and that is what she is for her clients. She explains that the way she works with clients is in two main ways which are a come and go basis or a more structured basis. To get into contact with Sabrina, you can go to her website and get a consultation.   Key Notes: The backstory to Sabrina Why comparisons lead to failure Why mental fitness builds mental immunity How expectations are deeper than an idea that is wanted How Sabrina works with clients   About Sabrina Runbeck Sabrina Runbeck, MPH, MHS, PA-C is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate with more than 10 years of experience in public health and neuroscience. After overcoming burnout, she became an International Peak Performance Keynote Speaker and Advisor. Now she empowers ambitious and overwhelmed health practice owners and their team gain back a day per week. Her clients stopped having endless to-do lists or constantly needing to put out fire, and they are able to move steadily forward without experiencing upper limits. She is still practicing in surgery and empowering other healthcare leaders to have a double win in both work and life. That’s why people call her the Queen of Performance and Productivity. Sabrina hosts the Provider’s Edge podcast and is an international bestselling author of the book, Asian Women Who BossUp.   Want to learn more? Check out Sabrina Runbeck’s website at https://sabrinarunbeck.com/ Check out Sabrina Runbeck on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinarunbeck/ Check out Sabrina Runbeck on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sabrina.sxc Check out Sabrina Runbeck on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sabrinarunbeck Check out Sabrina Runbeck on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sabrinarunbeck   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.    

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder of iResearch and Author of Getting to Aha!: Why Today’s Insights Are Tomorrow’s Facts, Darshan Mehta.Darshan explains that quantitative and qualitative data and surveys allow for better results. This is because you are gathering data rather than blindly trying to find the right decision. Surveys are a typical way for research data to be collected. Darshan explains that many people enjoy giving feedback to be a part of making a change in something. Darshan explains how conversations allow for better opportunities and insights that could differentiate a business from others in its field. An important aspect is that people are buying an experience rather than just the product nowadays. Darshan explains that critical feedback is a good thing as it can help you improve your business. Focus groups and conversations are good starting points before making surveys to help make them more detailed. Darshan explains that you can get in contact through the form on his website or by emailing him directly. . Key Notes:Darshan’s methods to providing market research servicesWhy these methods of market research give an individual the advantage over othersWhy surveys are not problematic for data collectionHow entrepreneurs can ask better questions for feedbackThe premise of Darshan’s bookHow conversations lead to competitive advantagesWhy critical comments are good things About Darshan MehtaDarshan Mehta is the founder and CEO of iResearch – an online insights platform that enables companies to quickly, easily and affordably extract insights from consumers or employees worldwide, and ConnectQik.com – an app for instant connections and engaging interactions.He has more than twenty-five years of branding, marketing, insight strategy, and technology experience. In 1998, he pioneered a variety of digital methodologies, including online focus groups and surveys. His experience in branding, insights, and management consulting for numerous domestic and international clients guides Mr. Mehta’s strategic capabilities.Mr. Mehta has been published in trade publications such as the Journal of Advertising Research, Quirks and Survey magazine and has traveled to more than 60 countries. Forbes Magazine recently featured Mr. Mehta has one of 9 CMOs to watch.In addition to his roles at iResearch and ConnectQik, Mr. Mehta has taught at The George Washington University in Washington D.C., at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, at Thammasat University in Thailand, at Sciences Po in France and the Franklin University in Switzerland.Mr. Mehta has also authored a book called ‘Getting to Aha! – Why Today’s Insights are Tomorrow’s Facts’, which explores the nature of insights: what they are, how to uncover them, and how to use them to drive innovation and audience engagement. Want to learn more? Check out the iResearch website at https://www.iresearch.com/.Check out iResearch on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/iresearch-com/.Check out Darshan Mehta on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshan--mehta/.Check out Darshan Mehta’s book Getting to Aha!: Why Today’s Insights Are Tomorrow’s Facts at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HYP6CZ1/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 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 Chief Technological Officer CEO of Cast, Leon Kuperman. Cast’s mission is to work with customers in the specific cloud technology space to ensure that they are not wasting resources in cloud expenditure. Through this discovery with clients, Cast promises to help you save half of your bill. Leon discusses cloud technology and the production of hard computer software such as chips being developed in Taiwan and the impacts that can have on cost and technology advancement. Leon’s platform thesis is that we believe the technological world is shifting to containerization and that Cast is a tool that can help that process. Cast is a three founder partnership that was established through brainstorm sessions and experimentation to discover what the market needed and how Cast could help. Cast AI is a team of passionate cloud experts. Driven by a vision of decentralizing the cloud industry, empowering innovators to build future ready products. Don’t forget to listen to our next episode, where we recap all the great insights that Leon Kuperman offered! Key Points from the Episode:- Cast allows you to analyze your costs, get optimized, stay optimized, and monitor and report. - Heavy cloud users could be great candidates for collaborating with Cast. - The future of containerization technology. About Leon Kuperman:Co-founder and CTO at CAST AI. Formerly Vice President of Security Products OCI at Oracle, Leon’s professional experience spans across tech companies such as IBM, Truition, and HostedPCI. He founded and served as the CTO of Zenedge, an enterprise security company protecting large enterprises with a cloud WAF. Leon has 20+ years of experience in product management, software design, and development, all the way through to production deployment. He is an authority on cloud computing, web application security and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), e-commerce, and web application architecture. Entrepreneurial technology leader with proven record of developing and taking large scale software solutions from inception to maturity. Expert communicator among business and technical communities. Visionary Software and Data Architect.Relationships builder, optimistic and highly collaborative, able to lead and succeed in the most complex business environments. Negotiator and consensus builder.Creates and evangelizes strategic vision, successfully leads execution. 20 years of experience in technology leadership in financial services, media, and retail industries.Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out Cast’s website at https://cast.ai/ Check out Leon Kuperman on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-kuperman-9068b84/ 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 Health and Fitness Business Innovation and Strategy Coach, Alison Katschkowsky. Retreats are an opportunity to come together and grow with people from all different types of experiences. With more than five years of creating the retreat process and having been in the health and fitness industry for thirty years, Alison Katschkowsky understands how retreats can truly inspire. Alison shares that retreats are an opportunity to go inward. She describes them as a chance to disconnect from the current business professional and personal world, to get a clear path on the path you want to take for your future. Alison’s mission is to help you envision, and empower you to build the health and fitness business you dream about. Don’t forget to listen to our next episode, where we recap all the great insights that Alison Katschkowsky offered! Key Points from the Episode:-Five step process for events. -Retreats inspire you with different ideas though it's a different environment. -Retreats take you out of your day to day routine. -People want community and connection more than anything, especially after these last couple of years.About Alison Katschkowsky:As a fitness innovator, I am no stranger to fitness and change. I was a competitive swimmer as a teenager and college student and have enjoyed the pillars of living to your potential via fitness and a healthy lifestyle. As an entrepreneur, I have built my business on what is TRULY possible using innovation and change as my drivers. I help you believe you can do ALL of what is possible for you--and show you how to build the business of your dreams, and the life you desire.Retreats, podcaster and innovative business expert and coach.Let's do it. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Check out Alison Katschkowsky on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-katschkowsky-98a296183/ Check out Alison Katschkowsky on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/alison.h.katschkowsky/Check out Alison Katschkowsky on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ahkatsCheck out Alison Katschkowsky on Instagram at https://instagram.com/thealisonk 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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the President and Founder of Paperback Expert, Michael DeLon.Paperback Expert helps small business owners publish books and use their book to grow their business. Michael explains that they use a process of writing by the client and writer talking to one another so the writer can gather relevant data for their book. Editing is an extremely important aspect of book publishing as it can be the determining factor on if someone will read it or not. Michael explains that self publishers often do not edit properly, therefore their book may not be as inviting as it could be through a publisher. He explains that books are signifiers of authority figures or experts. Paperback Expert does the majority of the work excluding the writing process as it is spoken from the client to be written. Michael explains how you can add a large amount of content through marketing books to an audience as it conveys your views. Following up on possible leads that were not followed through is important as it could help you fix mistakes or gain that lead back. Michael explains how differentiating yourself from the masses helps create better feedback and success.  Key Notes:What Paperback Expert does for the clients How the writing process works for the client’s bookTypical clintell and their reasoning for using Paperback ExpertThe difference between poor editing and good editingHow having a book can position you as an authorityThe economics of Paperback ExpertHow books are marketing platformsWhy following up is important to business and leads Real stories about how Paperback Expert has helped ClientsAbout Michael DeLonMichael DeLon creates credibility. As the president of Paperback Expert, he helps business owners publish a book that positions them as the expert in their field.Business owners seek out Michael to clarify their brand strategy, make them bestselling authors, and set up their profitable podcast. They use his Credibility Marketing strategies to gain more clients, get more referrals, and grow their revenue.Michael is the author of On Marketing, a #1 Amazon Best-Selling author, and the Creator of The Credibility Game Plan. Since 2013, he has worked with business owners across the United States and internationally to establish and market their credibility.Michael is the husband of one and father of four. He’s a committed follower of Jesus Christ who is deeply involved in his church. You can normally find Michael investing time with his family, reading a great book, or facilitating growth in the lives of those around him.Want to learn more? Check out the Paperback Expert website at https://paperbackexpert.com/.Check out Paperback Expert on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/paperback-expert/.Check out Michael DeLon on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldelon/.Check out Michael DeLon on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/michael.delon. 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.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Marketing Coach and Podcast Host of The Recognized Authority, Alastair McDermott.Alistair McDermott focuses on helping others through determining their specialization and making an authority content plan. Alastair explains the stages of gaining authority in business. Within the novice stage, one must gain experience and figure out the things they prefer over others. At this point, one can still have a successful business through referrals and word of mouth. Alistair explains that to go further, you have to focus on a specific field, which can be scary to decide as it can cut off other areas of possible connections or revenue. Alastair explains that results come from consistency and a routine over a significant period of time. This is important as it gives others more trust in a business. Alistair says that time and experience is important to creating a good image for yourself or business.Key Points: Alastair’s thoughts on how authority helps business Alastair’s thoughts on the journey to authority The importance of specialization Alastair’s advice on how to build authority The importance of trust between consultants and clients Why taking your time is important to a business Alastair’s focus as a consultant and how he works with them About Alastair McDermottAlistair McDermott is an author, consultant & coach who hosts The Recognized Authority Podcast and The Specialization Podcast.Alastair helps consultants and invisible experts to become The Recognized Authority in their field so they can have more impact, command higher fees, and work with better clients.Alastair got into digital marketing and business when he built his first website on GeoCities in the “before-time” of 1996 – he has been hooked on websites ever since.Alastair left a “safe” corporate job in early 2007 to start and grow his first business during “the worst recession in modern history” – that was a wild ride.Along the way he co-founded several start-ups, some of which were mildly successful, and he has written a book called “Running a Website with WordPress: A Quick Guide for Business Owners”.His podcast and email list are called “The Recognized Authority”. You can download his free book “How to Sound & Look Good on Zoom & Podcasts” from SuccessStore and Amazon. Want to learn more? Check out The Recognized Authority website at https://therecognizedauthority.com/.Check out The Recognized Authority on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recognized-authority/.Check out Alastair McDermott on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastairmcdermott/.Check out The Recognized Authority on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/recognizedauthority/.Check out Alastair McDermott on Twitter at https://twitter.com/WhatStrategy.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.  

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Keynote Speaker and Founder of the Caruso Leadership Institute, Joe Caruso. Joe Caruso works with a multitude of clients ranging from organization leaders to the United States Navy. His work involves helping clients understand their mindset and the collective mindset to learn how to influence those mindsets. Joe explains that a business's mission statement or purpose should be shown through their work. If there is a disconnect between what is said and what is done, it brings distrust to others. Joe explains that without narrative there is no meaning because the comparison is crucial to understanding. Joe says that it is important to learn to feed your brain and put time into the things in the forefront of your mind. A critical point to Joe is that humans are present while they are becoming something different in life. Throughout their journey, they are still someone rather than not being present at all.   Key Points: Joe’s clientele and his line of work How clear mindsets are important to business How mission statements and purposes need to be reflected through business Why consistency is crucial to a leaders success Joe recalls a story with a purpose of explaining the need for drive and purpose How storytelling can allow people to resonant Why business leaders need to understand how to properly deliver narratives About Joe Caruso Joe Caruso is an expert on the individual mind, the collective mind of an organization and how meaning drives our behavior and determines outcomes in all aspects of life. As an author, business advisor and speaker, Joe brings his lifetime of expertise to help organizations and leaders change the way they see themselves -- and in turn, the way they think about markets, products and services. Joe has learned this change in thinking drives new behavior and allows organizations to sharpen focus and reach greater levels of success. After being diagnosed with an incurable cancer when he was 18, Joe committed whatever time he had left to spending five hours a day, five days per week, studying life. He wanted to identify what he now refers to as “Simple, Common, Timeless Human Truths.” In his quest, Joe felt compelled to answer a simple, yet difficult question before he was overcome by the cancer: What is the essence of a fulfilling, successful, and happy life? Joe became one of the first people ever cured of metastasized testicular cancer. With this gift, he decided he would continue his studies, and began to collect and analyze his findings on life. After beating cancer, Joe founded Caruso Leadership, a firm dedicated to helping others achieve their goals while enjoying the process. Through the organization, Joe applies the simple, common, timeless human truths to leaders, teams and their employees. With the belief that businesses operate as a collective mindset, he helps organizations identify the core issues preventing business breakthroughs and optimize outcomes by encouraging all contributors to get behind a singular vision. His proven process creates change because it is based on the natural way the mind of all human beings function. Joe’s efforts culminated in a best-selling book and PBS special, both called The Power of Losing Control. In it, he encourages readers to "remember that the only control you really have is over yourself," and provides techniques and strategies to stop wasting valuable time and energy on what we can’t control. He also produced an audio book, The Principles of Authentic Power. Joe is an in-demand keynote speaker worldwide, a syndicated columnist and a sought-after business advisor. His expansive list of corporate clients includes: America Express, American Heart Association, Wells Fargo, Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Hyatt, Domino’s, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, the U.S. Navy and dozens more. Joe advises CEOs, military leaders and leadership teams on the essence of change for success, ultimately driving success for his clients. He is the only non-multi-national CEO to be invited to address the admirals and generals at the National Defense University, the nation's premier joint professional military education institution. Joe was named one of the 50 Most Influential Minds in Personal Development by Nightingale-Conant, the leader in spoken-word publications. Having grown up near Detroit with his parents and three brothers, Joe currently resides on an island between Michigan and Canada with his wife, Carol, who is an artist. He loves to travel and enjoys culinary arts and fine wine. Want to learn more? Check out the Caruso Leadership Institute website at https://www.carusoleadership.com/. Check out  the Caruso Leadership Institute on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/carusoleadership/. Check out Joe Caruso on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephacaruso/. Check out  Caruso Leadership Institute on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CarusoLeadershipPage. Check out  Joe Caruso on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JosephACaruso. 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.    

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Lead Generation Expert, Jennie Wright. Jennie helps individuals such as business owners by teaching them how to gain leads and generate profit without being sucked into the typical market that leaves them empty handed. Jennie explains that many of the Lead Generation Experts are doing it wrong and harming their reputation by how they conduct their self advertisements. Jennie explains how her business has been built on referrals, respect, and their relationship. She also advises how online summits help build relationships and further contacts within niche spaces. The major focus for Jennie having clients with engaged audiences rather than one with a high audience and low engagement rate. Finding individuals with higher engagement is simple by looking at your preferred network’s creators, popular podcast guests, looking into their email list, or by referrals. Jennie advises that those who are technologically adverse should attempt to learn about it and there is an importance to outsourcing. In regard to summit platforms, Jennie says she does not believe in all in one solutions. Tech stacks are dependent on the client and what they need in different areas for the same price of a summit platform but more personalized. Jennie explains that you could email her or book a call with her through her website. She will help with support rather than trying to sell you something you do not need. Key Points: Jennie’s response to those doing Lead Gen wrong Jennie’s thoughts on why authenticity and personal relationships aid in recurring clients How Jennie conducts business and maintains her reputation What is an online summit and how it works Jennie’s thoughts on paid traffic versus organic traffic How high engagement levels are more appealing to Jennie How Jennie searches for individuals with high engagement Jennie’s advice for those who are not technologically savvy Jennie’s thoughts on summit platforms   About Jennie Wright Jennie Wright has been helping business owners grow their email lists & generate leads for nearly 10-years. As the creator of The List Injection Method™, she helps her clients and audience generate leads through inbound attraction and permission marketing.   Having built over 375+ list builds, Jennie understands the essential steps to creating an event that attracts ready buyers AND builds trust & engagement with your audience.   Her mission is to help business owners create intelligent and authentic marketing, lead generation and business growth strategies that drive bottom-line results.   Want to learn more? Check out Jennie Wright’s website at https://jenniewright.com/. Check out Jennie Wright on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniewrightjlw/. Check out  Jennie Wright on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jenniewrightjlw. Check out  Jennie Wright on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jennielwright/. Check out  Jennie Wright on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jennievw 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.  

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Christy Budnick. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is a global real estate agency  with around 1500 offices. They have offices in all 50 states as well as many countries globally. The current state of the market does not cause any concern for Christy as the current climate is not replicating the past rescission of 2007. Christy explains that they focus on growth for their franchisees rather than stacking them on top of one another as that can cause consumer confusion. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is often thought of as a luxury brand. However, 80% of the properties sold are not in that market. Christy explains Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is for everyone at any market level. Christy explains the importance of having a strong realtor in the current market for first time homebuyers. While there are areas in the United States that could grow, the main focus of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is expanding more globally.  Key Points:How Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has handled the current housing marketChristy’s thoughts on the 2007 rescission and its correlation to the market todayHow Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is different from other real estate agenciesBerkshire’s target markets and main focusesChristy’s advice to first time homebuyersBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchisee oppourtunities over the yearsHow Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices plans to expand more globallyHow Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices helps clients beyond the transaction of a new home About Christy BudnickChristy Budnick serves as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, a global residential real estate brokerage franchise network. In her role, Budnick oversees the global real estate brokerage franchise network which is made up of more than 50,000 real estate professionals and nearly 1,500 offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, India and The Bahamas. The network, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability and longevity. Budnick is listed amongst the Swanepoel Power 200 (SP 200), ranking one of the 200 most powerful and influential executives and leaders in the residential real estate brokerage industry.  Want to learn more? Check out the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices website at https://www.bhhs.com/Check out Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/berkshire-hathaway-homeservices/.Check out  Christy Budnick on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybudnick/.Check out  Christy Budnick on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBudnickCEO.Check out  Christy Budnick on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/christybudnickceo/.Check out  Christy Budnick on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ChristyBudnick.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 executive director of Financial Modeling Institute, Ian Schnoor! He has a wealth of knowledge in the financing industry. With more than twenty-five years of experience as a financial professional, Ian Schnoor understands the industry well. Starting a Citibank, Ian expanded to becoming president and founder of The Marquee Group & Executive Director at the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI).Financial Modeling Institute seeks to promote awareness, excellence, and discipline in Financial Modeling through world-class accreditation programs. Ian discusses financial modeling and the stories that numbers can tell through becoming scientifically driven and understanding data. He discusses financial modeling as a skill and emphasizes that anyone can learn it as long as you put in the time. He shares that it is not that modeling is necessarily hard to understand but that it can take time to get good at it through practicing and then the skill is with you forever. Don’t forget to listen to our next episode, where we recap all the great insights that Ian Schnoor offered! Key Points from the Episode:- Gut decisions become relics through the tool of Google analytics and insights through forecasting.- Discussing the differences between accounting and finance.- Financial Modeling Institute as an accreditation organization. - How forecasting and modeling works and the impact of strong forecasting and modeling skills. - 10 hour foundations program offered through advanced financial modeling (ADM).  About Ian Schnoor:Experienced financial professional with a demonstrated history of working in the professional training & coachi\ng industry. Strong skills in Valuation Modeling, Excel Models, Microsoft Excel, and Corporate Finance.Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out Financial Modeling Institute’s website at https://fminstitute.com/ Check out Ian Schnoor on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianschnoor/Check out Financial Modeling Institute on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/finmodelinginstitute/?hl=enCheck out Financial Modeling Institute on twitter at https://twitter.com/FMI_InstituteCheck out Financial Modeling Institute on facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/institutefinancialmodeling/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.