Sam Rad (Samantha Radocchia) is a lifelong student of humanity — a futurist, anthropologist, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Radical Next, a meta-media studio creating transformative stories, experiences, and media productions that shape a positive future. Her upcoming book by the same name, “Radical Next: Thriving in Times of Radical Change” explores how “radical next ideas” and technologies will transform societies in the decades to come.   In this episode, Sam Rad shares her profound insights on how emerging technologies are transforming societies and how business owners can thrive — even amidst an ever-evolving landscape of radical innovation.  Key Points: How emerging technologies are impacting business Mindset shifts needed to thrive amidst rapid change  How business owners can leverage the age of acceleration  Resources/Links:  Learn More about Sam Rad Read the Episode Transcript  Visit The Entrepreneur’s Studio  Follow Us on Instagram! Watch Full Episodes of The Entrepreneur's Studio on YouTube. Credits:  The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland. Providing nearly 1 million entrepreneurs with the technology to make money, move money, manage employees, and engage customers. 

Stephen Rose and his wife Jessica started The Peach Truck in 2012 as a local business selling peaches from the truck bed of their 1964 Jeep Gladiator. Today, The Peach Truck has over 60 booths across Nashville, hosts 25 state tours, and ships products nationwide. In this episode, Stephen discusses the impact of rapid growth, the challenges of distribution, and what it takes to scale a business while continuing to offer the fresh products that set them apart from conventional distribution methods.  Key Points: How to navigate rapid growth  Scale and distribution  The role of technology in a multi-location business Resources/Links:  Learn More about The Peach Truck Read The Episode Transcript  Follow us on Instagram! Watch Full Episodes of The Entrepreneur's Studio on YouTube. Credits:  The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland. Providing nearly 1 million entrepreneurs with the technology to make money, move money, manage employees, and engage customers.

Will Guidara, former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, discusses the power of unreasonable hospitality in creating unforgettable customer experiences. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing touchpoints, game-changing practices in hospitality, and building the right team for success.

Beginning Tuesday January 16th, we will release our new series of conversations featuring well-known entrepreneurs and authors as well as local entrepreneurs doing something profoundly right.   In Season 3, we are going deeper with our guests to cover topics like product management, marketing, in person, online and high ticket sales, systems, operations and so much more.  Get ready to be inspired as well as come away with tangible, how-to information that you can implement into your business right away.    Subscribe to The Entrepreneur’s Studio on the platform of your choice and level up your business today. Visit our website for access to a free, on-demand suite of lessons, tools and tips designed by seasoned business owners who have paved the path, learned from mistakes and gone on to run thriving businesses. If you’re ready to level up with easy and effective strategies, this is the place to start.  Follow us on Instagram @theentrepreneurs.studio  Watch our full library of in-studio episodes on Youtube.  Credits:  The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland. Providing nearly 1 million entrepreneurs with the technology to make money, move money, manage employees and engage customers.  

In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Studio podcast, host Chris Allen is joined by Executive Vice President of Product, Technology, and Enablement for Heartland, Adam Mitchell. Together, Chris and Adam take a look at emerging trends business owners can anticipate for the new year.  From the evolving role of technology to strategic considerations in everyday operations and customer experience, this episode provides actionable insights to get you moving in the right direction for 2024. Key Points: Adapting to a rapidly changing landscape  Technologies to help small businesses navigate change Cautions and considerations regarding the future of AI  Resources/Links:  Learn more about how Heartland can help you run and grow a better business.  __  Follow us on Instagram! Watch Full Episodes of The Entrepreneur's Studio on YouTube. Credits:  The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland Payment Systems. Providing nearly 1 million entrepreneurs with the technology to make money, move money, manage employees and engage customers.

This season of The Entrepreneur’s Studio podcast has brought an extraordinary lineup of entrepreneurs, ranging from business innovators and restaurateurs to philanthropists and trailblazers in technology. This season of The Entrepreneur’s Studio podcast has brought an extraordinary lineup of entrepreneurs, ranging from business innovators and restaurateurs to philanthropists and trailblazers in technology.   In this “Reflections” episode, podcast host Chris Allen is joined by Executive Vice President of Product, Technology, and Enablement for Heartland, Adam Mitchell. The two revisit some of the highlights of the season’s conversations, including clips from industry giants Danny Meyer, Catarina Fake, Rebecca Minkoff and others!  Key Points: How investing in employees leads to success The value of cross-connecting with other businesses Founder-product fit and the value of empowering customers   Resources/Links:  Learn more about how Heartland can help make every day work better for your business.  __  Follow us on Instagram! Watch Full Episodes of The Entrepreneur's Studio on YouTube.

Renowned author and personal development expert, Mel Robbins, answers questions from business owners and entrepreneurs. She provides insights on maintaining optimism during difficult times, overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and using wellness as a business strategy.

Often our greatest hindrances to thriving in business are the mindsets we keep.  In this season finale episode, renowned author and personal development expert, Mel Robbins, leads us on a discovery of reinvention through self-leadership. Mel shares her secrets of overcoming hesitation through her science-backed 5-Second Rule and how we can transform negative mindsets and habits that hold us back in business and in life.  Mel Robbins is the author of the international best-selling books, “The Five Second Rule” and “The High Five Habit” and host of the wildly popular program “The Mel Robbins Podcast”. She is trusted by the world’s leading brands and medical professionals who use her research-backed tools in clinical and corporate settings. Mel’s TEDx Talk is one of the most popular of all time, with more than 25 million views to date.  Key Points: How to overcome hesitation and take action  Learning to trust your intuition and gut instinct The most important leap you’ll ever take in business Resources/Links:  Learn more about Mel Robbins  Discover how The Entrepreneur’s Studio can help you run and grow a better business. Read the Episode Transcript  Follow us on Instagram! Watch Full Episodes of The Entrepreneur's Studio on YouTube. Credits:  The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland Payment Systems. Providing nearly 1 million entrepreneurs with the technology to make money, move money, manage employees and engage customers.

Erin Lowry is a personal finance expert, speaker, and author of Broke Millennial, a best-selling book series aimed toward helping a generation achieve financial success. In this episode, Erin shares her story of how she became a prominent voice for young entrepreneurs starting out in business and how we can learn to make financial choices based on the lifestyle we want to live.  Tune in to hear Erin dispel money myths and misconceptions and share tips for entrepreneurs on everything from negotiating and pricing to maximizing employee benefits.  Key Points: Recognizing common financial mistakes  Understanding business structure for solopreneurs  Identifying psychological triggers about money  Resources/Links:  Learn More about Erin Lowry Read The Transcript  Follow us on Instagram! Watch Full Episodes of The Entrepreneur's Studio on YouTube. Credits:  The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland Payment Systems. Providing nearly 1 million entrepreneurs with the technology to make money, move money, manage employees and engage customers.

Ryan Leak is a motivational speaker and author with a thriving career centered on embracing failure to accelerate success. Inspired by stories of the world’s most successful people, Ryan set off to urge audiences and readers to run toward failure too — by taking risks, trying new things and doing their best to overcome incredible challenges.    Tune in to hear Ryan’s inspiring messages, tips on discipline and personal development and why he believes your purpose matters most. Key Points: Why playing it safe might be the riskiest move of all  Meeting the demands of a busy schedule with discipline and self-care Adjusting to new challenges that exist at different tiers of success Resources/Links:  Learn More about Ryan Leak. Thinking about starting your own business? Our free course helps you get from daydream to day one (even if you have no idea how to get started). __  Read the Transcript  Instagram Watch Full Episodes of The Entrepreneur's Studio on YouTube. Credits:  The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland Payment Systems. Heartland provides nearly 1 million entrepreneurs with the technology to make money, move money, manage employees and engage customers.