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Jun 18, 2023 • 23min

How Thoughts Become Things with Douglas Vermeeren: An EOFire Classic from 2021

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Douglas Vermeeren has personally interviewed business leaders and companies like Nike, Reebok, Fruit of the Loom, FedEx, American Airlines, and others to share their success secrets with you. ABC and FOX Business refer to him as the modern-day Napoleon Hill. He is also the producer of the new hit film How Thoughts Become Things. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. It is your thoughts that allow whatever you want to be in your life. 2. Top achievers never run away from problems; instead they embrace problems, and learn how to solve them. 3. You've got to recognize that if you own it, you can change it. If you want to create something that will make a difference for you, get out of denial, and take full responsibility for everything that is going on with your life. Want to Maximize Your Potential? Visit Douglas' website to learn more! - How Thought Become Things Sponsors HubSpot Join us in Boston from September 5 - 8, 2023 for an event like no other! INBOUND brings together leaders across the business space including sales, marketing, customer success, and operations teams. Visit Inbound.com to get your ticket today BELAY Learn how to make the most of your time and maximize your results with BELAY's free offer! Download Your Personal Guide to a Productive Work Week, today! Just text FIRE to 55123
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Jun 17, 2023 • 27min

How to Teach an Old Dog New Tricks - Breaking Through as a Challenger Brand in a Dominating Industry with Michael Landa: An EOFire Classic from 2021

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. In Business School, Michael Landa was taught never to take on an industry where 4 players control over 80% of the market. That's exactly what he did - and now his company, Nulo, is one of the fastest-growing brands in pet food. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Don't compromise on providing a highly differentiated product and value to end consumers. Figure out what it is that's going to be different and deliver on it. 2. Once entrepreneurs get traction and they're on the radar with your brand, you're going to be scrutinized by competitors. Just stay focused; go slow to go fast. 3. Stand for something. Don't deviate. Stay true to your brand and your mission. That will get you really far. Visit Michael's website and get 25% off your order! - Nulo.com Sponsors: HubSpot Join us in Boston from September 5 - 8, 2023 for an event like no other! INBOUND brings together leaders across the business space including sales, marketing, customer success, and operations teams. Visit Inbound.com to get your ticket today Aiper Seagull Pro is Aiper's most advanced cordless, robotic pool cleaner and is available right now for $899.99 at Aiper.com. Use code EOFire200 at checkout for $200 off
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Jun 16, 2023 • 40min

Income Report for May 2023: We're expecting!, Our 23-day River Cruise, and more!

Every month we put together an income report to share a behind-the-scenes look at the ups and downs of running a 7-figure business. In full transparency, it's not easy – but it IS possible. Through hearing about our mistakes, lessons learned, and our wins, we hope to inspire and motivate you to take action in your business with just one step forward every single day. For our full income report, visit EOFire.com/income117, and IGNITE May 2023 Income At-A-Glance Gross Income for May: $173,293 Total Expenses for May: $19,065 Total Net Profit for May: $154,228 Difference b/t May & April: -$11,465 Percentage of net profit to overall gross revenue: 89 percent Sponsors HubSpot Join us in Boston from September 5 - 8, 2023 for an event like no other! INBOUND brings together leaders across the business space including sales, marketing, customer success, and operations teams. Visit Inbound.com to get your ticket today NetSuite Take advantage of their special financing offer today! Defer payments of a full NetSuite implementation for six months - no interest, no payments. Visit NetSuite.com/fire to get the visibility and control you need to weather any storm! ZipRecruiter Get your job noticed by the best and brightest candidates - with ZipRecruiter! Go to this exclusive web address to try ZipRecruiter for free: ZipRecruiter.com/fire
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Jun 15, 2023 • 19min

How to Build Multiple Successful Businesses Even if You Have Kids with Alyssa Morton

Alyssa Morton is a highly-respected serial entrepreneur, mother of two toddlers, wife, podcast host, and best-selling author. She works with women and mothers to create successful businesses. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Time management seems like a really big limiting belief and it can seem like a really valid excuse. But that's what it is. It's an excuse. 2. You can do all things It's all in your mindset, the way that you think, people that you surround yourself with, that's going to put the positive inputs in you to feel like you can do it and give you the real proof that you can take action today. 3. Mindset around the time management piece is really big and key because you actually have a lot more time at night than you think you do and you're going to have to make sacrifices. Get Alyssa's book on Amazon - Welcome To The Room, Mama Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot CRM's powerful tools will help marketers WOW prospects, sales teams lock in deals, and service teams improve response times and overall service. Get started for free at HubSpot.com Tidio The highest-rated customer experience software on Shopify! Visit Tidio.com/fire and get an exclusive 20 percent discount
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Jun 14, 2023 • 23min

Why Healing and Wholeness must be at the Center of Building Lasting Emotional Intelligence with Scott Allender

Scott Allender is an expert in global leadership and organizational development. Certified EQ coach and Enneagram Teach, and cohost of the popular, Evolving Leader podcast, Scott is committed to helping leaders everywhere become more radically self-aware. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The most successful individuals deeply connect with their authentic selves, understand what they truly want, and align their pursuits with those values. 2. EQ is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions and the emotions of those around you. It involves self-regulation, motivation, empathy, self-expression, self-perception, interpersonal relationships, decision-making, and stress management. 3. Your body, heart, and brain all provide valid information; integrating them is essential rather than favouring one. Practices like mindfulness, meditation, body scans, breath work, and yoga can help realign these elements and improve well-being and success. Visit and grab a copy of Scott's book - The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot CRM's powerful tools will help marketers WOW prospects, sales teams lock in deals, and service teams improve response times and overall service. Get started for free at HubSpot.com FranBridge Many EOFire listeners have launched franchises in a variety of industries outside of food – and FranBridge Consulting has guided them to these premier opportunities! Sign up for a free consultation with Jon - or get a free copy of his book, Non-Food Franchising - at FranBridgeConsulting.com
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Jun 13, 2023 • 24min

Becoming One of the Few Black Women to Raise over $10 Million in VC Funding with Shiloh Johnson

Shiloh Johnson is the CEO and Founder of ComplYant, a cutting-edge digital tax assistant that helps small business owners manage their business taxes. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Faking it until you make it is unreal. 2. If you want to get investment for your idea, showing that you can build something, even if it is just a minimal version, is essential. 3. You can achieve your dreams regardless of your background or appearance. Do not doubt yourself - if you have an idea, go after it and learn the necessary skills. You can succeed with hard work and research. Save money and time, focus on what you love, and manage your small business taxes in one simple dashboard - Complyant Website Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot CRM's powerful tools will help marketers WOW prospects, sales teams lock in deals, and service teams improve response times and overall service. Get started for free at HubSpot.com Tidio The highest-rated customer experience software on Shopify! Visit Tidio.com/fire and get an exclusive 20 percent discount
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Jun 12, 2023 • 22min

Why People Find You Intimidating and What You can Do About it with "Quick Confidence" with Selena Rezvani

Selena Rezvani is a leadership author, coach and content creator. She trains some of the brightest minds in business at The World Bank, Under Armour, and Microsoft and teaches more than 27 courses on LinkedIn Learning. Her brand new book, Quick Confidence, is based on a viral newsletter she started in 2020 to help founders and jobseekers hone their leadership presence and make a big impact. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Rebalancing power dynamics can help establish yourself as an equal in the conversation. 2. Confidence means believing in yourself and your ability to improve or succeed without putting yourself above others. 3. You can be more approachable by showing a genuine interest in other people's thoughts and feelings, asking follow-up questions, and being empathetic towards their challenges. Visit and learn more about how to be authentic, boost connections, and make bold bets on yourself - Quick Confidence Website Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot CRMs powerful tools will help marketers WOW prospects, sales teams lock in deals, and service teams improve response times and overall service. Get started for free at HubSpot.com Thrivetime Show Is this your year? Visit ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire to see how Clay Clarks business coaching has helped thousands of entrepreneurs to dramatically increase profitability
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Jun 11, 2023 • 29min

A $300B Industry and Growing: Find Your Opportunity in the Online Course Industry with Greg Smith: An EOFire Classic from 2021

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Greg is the CEO and Co-founder of Thinkific - a software company that makes it easy for you to create, market and sell online courses. Thinkific serves over 50,000 people and businesses, that have taught millions of students, and generated over half a Billion in revenue for Thinkific clients. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. More people are creating more courses, and more people are taking courses. 2. Start your curriculum with the points that you are comfortable writing or talking about. 3. Whatever business you are in, there hasn't ever been a better time to be diving into an online business. Sign up and build a blueprint for your first online course in just 5 days - 5-Day Course Challenge Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot CRM's powerful tools will help marketers WOW prospects, sales teams lock in deals, and service teams improve response times and overall service. Get started for free at HubSpot.com Tidio The highest-rated customer experience software on Shopify! Visit Tidio.com/fire and get an exclusive 20 percent discount
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Jun 10, 2023 • 28min

When the Business World Shifts Gears, Use It to Accelerate Your Business with Agie Sihotang: An EOFire Classic from 2021

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Agie Sihotang is the CEO of Indo Trading, a wholesale company in California. From selling merchandise, coaching entrepreneurs, and providing PPE, Agie uses his network to provide solutions for his customers. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. When the business world shifts gears, people can use it to accelerate their business. 2. Most businesses are a numbers game. The more seed you throw out there, the more trees you expect to grow. 3. Be attentive, bold, and creative. Agie Sihotang's website. Visit and get the opportunity to join a free consultation with Agie directly - Indo Trading USA Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot CRMs powerful tools will help marketers WOW prospects, sales teams lock in deals, and service teams improve response times and overall service. Get started for free at HubSpot.com Tidio The highest-rated customer experience software on Shopify! Visit Tidio.com/fire and get an exclusive 20 percent discount
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Jun 9, 2023 • 26min

It's Time to Make Yourself a Priority and Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen: An EOFire Classic from 2021

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Andrea Owen is a global speaker, certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, host of Make Some Noise Podcast and the best-selling author of three books, including Make Some Noise. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Think of someone who you admire. Ask yourself what the person you admire would do in that situation where you're hesitating - and run with it. 2. We need to both look under the surface of our conditioning and why we hold back so we can unlearn it. We also need to learn better communication skills when it comes to negotiating and setting boundaries. 3. Get curious with what your conditioning is versus what your truth is. Order Andrea's book and claim your free bonuses! - Make Some Noise Sponsors: ZipRecruiter: When you post a job on ZipRecruiter, their matching technology finds qualified candidates and invites them to apply! Try it for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire. Indochino: Looking for completely custom-fitted suits, shirts, or casualwear to add to your closet at an affordable price? Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using code FIRE at checkout! Visit Indochino.com today! Notion: An all-in-one team collaboration tool that combines everything you need to run your business effectively in one space! Get up to $1,000 off Notion's team plan by going to Notion.com/startups.

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