The EntreLeadership Podcast

Most entrepreneurs would readily agree that the path to success isn’t easy or predictable—and it’s certainly not without its share of failures. And while Dave Ramsey’s story is no exception, it’s proof that perseverance and hard work pay off. What began nearly 30 years ago on a card table in his living room has now grown into a $200 million business with more than 850 team members. Join us for a candid conversation with Dave on what it takes to start and scale a business, what he’s learned along the way, and how he’s planning for the future of Ramsey Solutions.   entreleadership.com/podcast EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey Turning the Flywheel by Jim Collins Good to Great by Jim Collins Built to Last by Jim Collins Great by Choice by Jim Collins How the Mighty Fall by Jim Collins The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni Episode #288: Dr. Henry Cloud—5 Keys to Future Success Free Download: Chapter 1 of EntreLeadership We want your opinion! Review this episode.   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From defying odds to achieving greatness, Art Williams shares his personal success story. He discusses the three things all people want, inspiring laughter and tears. Dive into the significance of passion, perseverance, and setting challenging goals for success.

Doug Hirsch, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of GoodRx, isn’t afraid to tackle really complex problems, but he’s the first to admit that he doesn’t have all the answers. His solution? Focusing on what he’s good at and then surrounding himself with really smart people who can handle the rest. It’s that kind of strategic thinking that has made GoodRx a runaway success, helping people save over $9 billion in prescription drug expenses since its launch in 2011. Tune in as Doug shares his motivation for bringing transparency to healthcare pricing, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and his advice for entrepreneurs everywhere.   entreleadership.com/podcast GoodRx website We want your opinion! Review this episode.   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While it may not always be the easiest or quickest route, collaborating with your team members to solve problems is always a good idea. In fact, best-selling author and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina says doing so just may be the key to advancing your own career. Tune in as Carly explains how to go about creating a culture of collaboration in your own organization, as well as why it is so vital to your success. We’re also bringing you a power-packed Women in Leadership panel from our recent EntreLeadership Summit. Join us to hear three Ramsey Solutions’ female leaders tackle questions direct from the audience with practical wisdom and advice.   entreleadership.com/podcast Buy the book: Find Your Way Carly Fiorina's website Mention this podcast to receive $200 off an EntreLeadership Summit ticket (limited to 10) How to Lead When You're Not In Charge Podcast episode #325: Bryan and Shannon Miles—Delegating Results Free download from Belay Resources: You're Delegating, But They're Not Listening We want your opinion! Review this episode.   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport, a best-selling author known for his insights on digital minimalism, discusses the urgent need to rethink our relationships with technology. He addresses the addictive nature of social media and the cognitive costs of excessive screen time. Newport emphasizes the importance of solitude for enhancing creativity and personal growth, along with practical strategies for reclaiming meaningful leisure activities. He also highlights the negative impacts of technology on youth mental health and advocates for intentional, mindful engagement with the digital world.

Sure, conflict at work may feel uncomfortable at times, but best-selling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni says it’s absolutely vital to the health of your organization. Tune in to hear Pat explain why the right kind of conflict (i.e. not mean spirited) builds trust, improves relationships, boosts productivity, and more. Also joining us are members of the Ramsey Solutions operating board, answering questions on a wide range of topics from attendees at this year’s EntreLeadership Summit.   entreleadership.com/podcast Best-selling business books by Patrick Lencioni Patrick Lencioni’s website Download: 5 Habits that Kill Team Unity EntreLeadership Summit 2020   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan and Shannon Miles, Co-CEOs of BELAY, know a thing or two about maximizing productivity. In fact, they’ve built an entire business around it by helping overworked business owners find amazing virtual assistants, bookkeepers and web specialists. On this episode, Bryan and Shannon explain how getting out of the way and delegating results, not tasks, has helped them become more efficient than ever. Also joining us is StoryBrand Founder Donald Miller, who has a lot to say about building a business from the ground up and dealing with naysayers. entreleadership.com/podcast Links mentioned in this episode: BELAY website Video recording tool: Loom Download a free chapter from Virtual Culture StoryBrand website A Million Miles in a Thousand Years Building a StoryBrand The Presidential Task Force for Fatherhood and Healthy Families   Related episodes: #305: Dave Ramsey—You’re Doing Delegation Wrong #247: Bryan and Shannon Miles—Virtual Culture   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dutch Bros Coffee CEO and Founder Travis Boersma has big expansion plans—like opening 800 new stores in the next five years—but he wouldn’t even dream of scaling at that rate without one thing: a passionate team. In fact, he credits his almost 10,000 employees, who he likes to call cultural cultivators, for the coffee chain’s continued success. Tune in to hear Travis explain why culture is king at Dutch Bros and how he pours into his team every day. Also joining us is Ramsey Solutions Executive Vice President of Business and Leadership Daniel Tardy with a game-changing lesson on getting your team members to act like owners.   entreleadership.com/podcast Listen to episode #102: Travis Boersma—How to Avoid the Hiring Grind Dutch Bros website Upcoming EntreLeadership conferences Register for the 5 Fixes to Get Your Employees to Act Like Owners webinar   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miles Adcox, Owner and CEO of OnSite, emphasizes that embracing emotions as a leader strengthens effectiveness and creativity, while also reducing burnout. He discusses emotional fitness strategies to combat anxiety and depression. Joining him is Clay Scroggins, Lead Pastor of North Point Community Church, who shares four powerful habits to reclaim clarity in a distracting world. Together, they highlight the critical role of emotional intelligence in leadership and the importance of self-reflection and vulnerability for fostering a supportive team environment.

The average person spends more than 90,000 hours in their lifetime at work, which is why it’s so alarming that 70% of American workers report being unhappy with their jobs. Even if you love what you do, you can’t ignore the statistical likelihood that at least one of those disgruntled people is on your team. But, luckily, Ramsey Solutions’ own Ken Coleman insists it doesn’t have to be that way. And his against-the-odds breakthrough into broadcasting is all the proof we need. Tune in as Ken breaks down the Proximity Principle, his proven strategy to help all of us find a career we’re passionate about.   entreleadership.com/podcast Buy the book: The Proximity Principle Download a free chapter from The Proximity Principle Ken Coleman's website The Ken Coleman Show Episode #245: Ken Coleman—6 Stages of Self-Discovery   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices