Entrepreneurs United

John and Rich discuss the impactful book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, which was written in 1936 and has since sold 15 million copies and been translated into 30 languages. They talk about not using the book to manipulate people, but rather to demonstrate the traits of a leader and understand how to read a book properly. They also discuss the idea of treating people the way you want to be treated, as this will ultimately be the most successful strategy.

Drake Scifers (Content Gym, Owner) is a lifelong entrepreneur. His experience spans the advertising, digital media, real estate, private equity, and telecommunication industries. He recently sold his latest start-up Skyber, a fiber-backed, wireless internet service provider where he raised angel funding for a rural internet service provider, got the company to profitability in 2017-2019, grew 80% during COVID (2020) through employment restrictions, and sold in Oct 2020. Today, Drake owns Content Gym where he helps entrepreneurs put their content on steroids by assisting them to scale their most valuable resource, themselves.

Frank C. Bucaro (Frank C. Bucaro, LLC, Owner) is the author of the book The Trust Puzzle: How to Keep Your Company on the Ethical High Road. After an initial career in teaching, Frank transitioned to keynote and seminar programs. He has presented hundreds of programs to businesses, associations, and Fortune 500 companies on the subjects of ethics and values-based leadership. His programs have been a natural fit with organizations interested in reinforcing their commitment to ethics, and ethical leadership while reducing vulnerability to costly ethics problems.Frank is a member of the National Speakers Association and has earned the designation of CSP which stands for Certified Speaking Professional. Frank was also awarded NSA’s CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame Award for professional excellence, an award held by fewer than 182 people worldwide.

Jonathan Rivera (Host of Results Leader.FM & CEO of The Podcast Factory) believes the right words, from the right person, at the right time can change your life. Every day he's inspiring, entertaining, and influencing listeners to live lives of infinite fulfillment. His Podcast is dedicated to the Results Leader who lives and dies by the results they get their clients not thought leadership, actual results. With a passion for inspiring and entertaining his listeners, Jonathan shares his insights on how to live a life of infinite fulfillment. He shares his own journey to success and how he's helped countless others achieve their goals. From tips on how to start and grow your own podcast to how to build a successful business, Jonathan offers a wealth of knowledge and experience that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to take action toward your own goals.

Jordan Denning (Corporate Attorney at Llyod & Mousilli) is a versatile business attorney specializing in startups, IP, formation, strategy and general corporate counsel. For Over twenty years he has practiced in large national law firms, served as in-house counsel to public and private companies and been a founder or partner in various start-ups. Jordan holds a joint JD/Master of Intellectual Property from the University of New Hampshire School of Law and was awarded a B.A. in English Literature from Hobart College. He is Admitted to the Bars of the District of Columbia and South Carolina.

On this episode of the Entrepreneurs United podcast, John and Rich do a book review on The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell. John and Rich each share their perspectives on the four laws that have impacted them the most as leaders. The first law was the law of EF Hutton, which is based on the idea that when someone of high authority speaks, everyone else listens. The second law was the law of Trust, which emphasizes the importance of building trust with followers. The third law was the law of Buy-in, which encourages leaders to get others to buy into their ideas.The fourth law was the law of the lid, which discusses the idea that a leader’s effectiveness is limited by their own abilities.John and Rich discuss how each of these laws has had an impact on their own leadership styles and how they have helped them become more effective leaders. They shared stories of how the law of EF Hutton has enabled them to get people to listen to their ideas, and how the law of Trust has enabled them to build strong relationships with their team members. They also discussed how the law of Buy-in has allowed them to get others to support their ideas and how the law of the lid has helped them recognize their own limitations and how they can work to improve them.The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership is a must-read for anyone who wants to become an effective leader we encourage all entrepreneurs to take the time to read and reflect on the various laws discussed in the book and to apply them to their own lives.

Jann Freed, PhD, (Jann E. Freed, LLC, Consultant) is professor emerita of business management and the former Mark and Kay De Cook Endowed Chair in Leadership and Character Development. Now Jann is a leadership development consultant who helps engage employees, develop leaders, and help people find meaning on a daily basis. She does this through leadership coaching, corporate workshops, and speaking. Jann’s focus is helping individuals and organizations get from where they are to where they want to be at every age and stage of life.Jann is the author of several books and articles about continuous improvement in leadership and life. Her book Leading with Wisdom: Sage Advice from 100 Experts is based on more than 100 interviews with some of the top thought leaders in the field. Jann’s latest book, Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering, is focused on how to live a life that matters. She also writes a column in Training Magazine called “Leading Edge” and occasionally writes a guest column for the Business Record and DSM Magazine.As a certified Sage-ing Leader through Sage-ing International (sage-ing.org), Jann hosts a monthly podcast Becoming a Sage where she interviews thought leaders about wisdom in work and in life. Jann was a TEDxDes Moines speaker and a TEDxBergen Community College speaker. Jann is an adjunct professor for The University of Iowa teaching a graduate leadership course. Community leadership is a priority for her.

Daniel Martinez (Hivemind CRM, Co-Founder) was a truck driver in 2017, now off to better things and a greater purpose. Hivemind had one client make $300k+ in 2021 using its software and will make their first millionaire in 2022 as they help businesses and entrepreneurs make more money through business automation.Daniel also believes that Real Estate Land investing and creating cash flow by flipping land has the single best ROI of any asset class!

Chris Miller (Senior Vice President/Managing Partner, United Insurance) has the desire to assist commercial businesses in mitigating a variety of risks. As an insurance agent, he sells an intangible product, and so it's his passion to get clients to understand the need for a quality risk management program, which includes selecting the correct insurance products. Why-----Simply to help people and make sure their business services are an unplanned event. Chris began working in the Insurance industry, for MMG Insurance Company, as a claims auto adjuster. In 2004, Chris took a marketing position within MMG and honed in on his sales skills which lead him to United Insurance where he proudly continues to work today, as a partner and shareholder in the company.

This book review by Rich and John summarizes Patrick Lencioni's book "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team”. The book focuses on the challenges that teams face and the steps needed to overcome them. Lencioni's simple yet powerful framework helps to diagnose and address the most common issues teams face and provides an actionable plan to create greater cohesiveness and trust. The review praises the book's storytelling approach and practical advice. It also notes that while the book is an ideal resource for team leaders and managers, anyone looking to create a successful team should read it.