Did you know one of the top questions we get asked week after week centers around how to scale a business? Everyone wants to increase their opportunities, leads and revenue—and marketing is a great solution to that problem. But where do we start? In this episode of The EntreLeadership Podcast, we sit down with bestselling author Seth Godin as he breaks down the difference between direct marketing and brand marketing and which one your business should invest in. Then in our second segment, George Kamel talks to two of Ramsey Solutions’ top marketing leaders, Jen Sievertsen and Trey Sheneman. They give you some tactical tips for how you can apply brand and direct marketing in your business right now.   The EntreLeadership Podcast Books by Seth Godin Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin RamseySolutions.com The Fine Print with George Kamel Learn More About EntreLeadership Coaching Download the EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring Schedule a Call With Tim, Our Producer   Learn more about the offers from our EntreLeadership partners: BELAY  |  Gravy  |  Hite Digital | NetSuite

One of the primary tools in a leader's tool belt is emotional intelligence. But what even is emotional intelligence? And how can you improve yours—not to mention your team’s? In this episode of The EntreLeadership Podcast, we sit down with EntreLeadership Executive Vice President Daniel Ramsey to find out. He walks us through what emotional intelligence is and gives us three steps to improve it. Then he takes two calls from listeners and answers their questions about how they can help their teams improve their emotional intelligence—and how you can do the same!   The EntreLeadership Podcast Recent Episode: How to Run a Resilient Business with Marcus Buckingham Learn more about EntreLeadership Coaching. Take the Leadership Growth Assessment. Schedule a call with Tim, our producer.   Learn more about the offers from our EntreLeadership Partners: BELAY  |  Gravy  |  Hite Digital | NetSuite

Competition for talent has never been tougher for leaders. We all know how difficult it is to get people to even show up for an interview these days! That’s why it’s so important to get the right information during the interview and not just have another friendly conversation. During this episode of The EntreLeadership Podcast, we sit down with Ken Coleman, a #1 best-selling author and interview expert. As America’s Career Coach, Ken has interviewed hundreds of people—including former President George W. Bush during EntreLeadership Summit 2021. As you listen to this episode, you’ll learn his best practices for conducting an effective interview and hear him answer your questions about interviewing in this crazy competitive environment.   The EntreLeadership Podcast The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman From Paycheck to Purpose by Ken Coleman The Ken Coleman Show Learn more about EntreLeadership Master Series. Learn more about EntreLeadership Coaching. Download The Intentional Employee Interview Checklist. Schedule a call with Tim, our producer.   Learn more about the offers from our EntreLeadership Partners: BELAY  |  Gravy  |  Hite Digital | NetSuite

Twenty-four hours—we all get 24 hours in every single day. And every day, everyone gets to control three things: how they spend their time, where they focus their energy, and their priorities. During this episode of The EntreLeadership Podcast, we sit down with leadership Carey Nieuwhof to discuss his new book, At Your Best. Carey encourages you to take control of your time and focus on what you do best. Then George Kamel sits down with Ramsey Personality Dr. John Delony to discuss how you can take a vacation that you don’t have to recover from.   The EntreLeadership Podcast Carey Nieuwhof's website At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof Learn more about EntreLeadership's 5 Stages of Business. The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast Take Back Your Time by Christy Wright Ramsey Solutions' website The Dr. John Delony Show Download the EntreLeadership Time-Tracker. Schedule a call with Tim, our producer.   Learn more about the offers from our EntreLeadership Partners: BELAY  |  Gravy  |  Hite Digital | NetSuite  

The last 18 months have been this generation of business owners’ greatest challenge. A natural byproduct of a challenging situation is fear. You’ve probably felt your fair share of it recently as you guided your team through the chaos. But as a leader it’s your job to lead no matter the circumstance, and that’s going to require courage. In this week’s episode of The EntreLeadership Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Holiday to discuss his new book, Courage Is Calling. Ryan challenges us to ponder the question, “What would the world look like if we all acted courageously every day?” Then, in our second segment, George Kamel sits down with Ramsey Solutions’ Executive Vice President Blake Thompson. He breaks down how we, at Ramsey, have been taking calculated risks since the early days when The Dave Ramsey Show still only had one station.   The EntreLeadership Podcast Ryan Holiday's Website Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker Ramsey Solutions' Website Watch the Borrowed Future documentary trailer Borrowed Future podcast Download the Mission Statement Mapper Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer.   Learn more about the offers from our EntreLeadership Partners: BELAY  |  Gravy  |  Hite Digital | NetSuite

Email is one of the oldest forms of digital marketing. It’s also one of the most saturated. Some experts think you should focus your efforts on TikTok or Instagram. But Amy Porterfield thinks otherwise. In this week’s episode of The EntreLeadership Podcast, we sit down with Amy to discuss why email marketing is still the most effective form of advertising for any small business—and how you can use it to grow your business. Then, in our second segment, George Kamel sits down with the executive director of ramseysolutions.com, Kacy Maxwell. He walks us through how you can develop a newsletter that your customers can’t wait to open!   The EntreLeadership Podcast Amy Porterfield's Website Amy Porterfield's podcast Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield ConvertKit The Dotted Lime in Columbia, TN Ramsey Solutions' Website Check out the Ramsey Newsletter Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer.   Learn more about the offers from our EntreLeadership Partners: BELAY  |  Gravy  |  Hite Digital

Humans are social creatures. We need the love and respect of our network if we want to live well-rounded satisfying lives. But how do we know our status within our network? Personal brand. This is what people say and think about you when you’re not around. In this week’s episode of The EntreLeadership Podcast, we sit down with Ramsey Solutions’ Senior Creative Officer Tim Newton. He gives us the step-by-step process for identifying what your personal brand currently is and how you can improve it. Stick around after the interview to hear Tim take a couple of calls from small-business owners looking at changing their personal brands. He walks them through his framework and gives tactical advice you can use as well.   The EntreLeadership Podcast Ramsey Solutions’ Website Learn more about our EntreLeadership Conferences. Download the Personal Brand Identity Map. Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer.   Learn more about the offers from our EntreLeadership Partners: BELAY  |  Gravy  |  Hite Digital

Joe Hamilton, CEO of Vortex Optics, shares his expertise on building a brand through strong customer relationships and core values. He emphasizes the importance of empathy and engagement in customer service, along with prioritizing existing customers to create enthusiastic advocates. Andy High from Ramsey Solutions adds insights on crafting exceptional customer experiences and the significance of active listening. Together, they discuss how a customer-centric approach and personalized interactions can transform businesses into beloved brands.

How do we keep going despite what’s going on around us? Resilience. How do we build resilience? We take challenges head on. In this episode of The EntreLeadership Podcast, we’ll sit down with world-renowned speaker and bestselling author Marcus Buckingham to discuss what makes an organization resilient and the strategies we can implement to build a more resilient organization. Then in our second segment, George Kamel sits down with Executive Vice President Daniel Ramsey to discuss some of the challenges he’s faced in his career and what he’s done to foster a culture of resilience on the EntreLeadership Team.   The EntreLeadership Podcast Marcus Buckingham's website Learn more about EntreLeadership Summit Recent episode with Ken Coleman: How to Develop a Promotable Team Download the Executive Summary of the Workplace Resilience Study Schedule a call with Tim, the producer   Learn more about the offers from our EntreLeadership Partners: BELAY  |  Gravy  |  Hite Digital

As an entrepreneur, you have a clear vision for your business. You know exactly what you want the future to look like. The problem is: Your team may not share the same vision. Or worse, they may not even know what your vision is! In this episode of The EntreLeadership Podcast, we sit down with Louie Giglio. Louie is the pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and the co-founder of the Passion Movement. He talks about how he stewards his organization's vision and continually finds ways to communicate that vision to his team. Then George Kamel chats with Ramsey Solutions Chief Marketing Officer Jen Sievertsen. They discuss what a vision really is and how to effectively communicate yours to your team. Take The EntreLeadership Podcast Audience Survey The EntreLeadership PodcastLouie Giglio's websiteDon't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table by Louie GiglioRecent Episode with Kacy Maxwell: How to Tell if You're Making the Right DecisionsDownload the Team Communication Field Guide.Schedule a call with Tim, our producer. Learn more about the offers from our EntreLeadership Partners:BELAY | Gravy | Hite Digital