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Matt Schneider is an Executive VP/Co-Owner of a global SaaS company with a projected valuation of $100M within the next 18 months. He also offers Executive Coaching on Decentralized Command. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Every entrepreneur should always have an end in mind. We should always be looking for opportunities to diversify and freedom that allows us to spend the time that we want in the places we want, when we want with the people we want for as long as we want. 2. Leadership is always the problem and it's always a solution. 3. Focus on leadership first. Recognize that leadership is not a title. It's not a rank. It's not a position. It is a living, breathing thing. If you're going to get to a place to where you can build a big business and a big profitable business that you can be unhandcuffed from, it starts with you. Launch your business into its best year yet. Signup for Matt's coaching program - Ignition Year Coaching Sponsors: HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a speci

Jonathan Page is an entrepreneur in an attorney’s body. He thrives on helping CEOs and business owners rethink their next “blue ocean” and how to scale and sustain profitable business growth. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. The titans of businesses today all have a common trait among all of them, and it's that they're absolutely relentless about their business goals. 2. Like achieving breakthrough success in your business, it's the same rules. It's the same process. You have to define what a breakthrough is in your personal life as well. 3. Legal can help mitigate liabilities. The last thing you want is some catastrophic legal situation occurring and you don't have any sort of legal foundation or protection to help you in that situation. Visit Jonathan’s page and use the code EOFIRE to get 90% discount on any of the documents available - Contract Sprint Sponsor: HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!

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. Re Perez is a Brand Strategist, author, and CEO of Branding For The People, a brand transformation agency that helps entrepreneurs optimize their impact by authentically connecting with their audiences. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Branding is a way of thinking; it is every aspect about you that creates the perception you want to have with the people you are communicating with. 2. Great branding elicits an emotional connection and grabs people's attention. It can be polarizing, and it compels you to take action. 3. Find your unique path; find what is consistent with your passion and create your category. Live your most authentic life, and be your authentic personal brand to be successful in the business that you build. Order Re's book today! - Your Brand Should Be Gay Spons

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. Mike Michalowicz is the author of Profit First, Clockwork, Surge, The Pumpkin Plan, and his newest release Fix This Next. By his 35th birthday, Mike had founded and sold two companies - one to private equity and another to a Fortune 500. Today he is running his third multi-million dollar venture, Profit First Professionals. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. The thesis of Fix This Next is this: the biggest challenge entrepreneurs have is knowing what their biggest challenge is. 2. The Survival Track is the response you have when you are in crisis. 3. The world is depending on you. You have to make your business successful, and you need to take the right actions immediately. Evaluate your business, and be deliberate in taking the right steps forward. Pin point what your business n

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/income114, and IGNITE! February 2023 Income At-A-Glance Gross Income for February: $145,734 Total Expenses for February: $14,596 Total Net Profit for February: $131,138 Difference b/t February & January: -$23,553 % of net profit to overall gross revenue: 90% Sponsor: HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!

Denise Gosnell is a business strategist, attorney, bestselling author, and investor. Denise owns 3 companies and works an average of 3 days per week and generates 7 figures each year. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Freedom is a mindset, not a destination. You have to choose to have it or you never will. 2. The term "grow by subtraction" means to grow by removing from your To Do List versus adding to it. You're forcing yourself to pick the things that matter and cross off stuff that doesn't. So, you're actually growing by doing less. 3. Build a business around your life and be willing to limit the amount of time that you're willing to work so that you force yourself to focus on what really matters. Denise’ coaching program Grow By Subtraction Accelerator. Get a 10% discount by mentioning FIRE NATION as a coupon code! - Grow By Subtraction Sponsor: HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!

Gerry Powell is the founder of Rythmia Life Advancement Center, the largest medically licensed facility in the world to offer ayahuasca. He is a successful conscious entrepreneur and author focused on building businesses that provide healing to humanity and nature. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. There is no luck when it comes to success. 2. It takes a unique set of skills and personality traits to hang on long enough to experience success in business without being driven from a place of incompleteness. 3. You have to override your instincts and agree that you will not quit and continue creating value. Check out the website and be awakened to miracles! - Rythmia Website Sponsor: HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!

René Morkos invented the world’s first generative construction simulator and optimizer. He is the Founder/CEO of ALICE Technologies, which increases construction efficiency using AI, and an adjunct professor at Stanford University. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. No matter your position, the upside, and downside tend to be similar. 2. Do not take the high so high and the low so low, and be gentle with yourself. Do not tie your self-worth to the success of the company. 3. Do not quit, and keep building. Connect with Rene via email - René's Email Sponsors: Thrivetime Show: Is this your year? Visit ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire to see how Clay Clark’s business coaching has helped thousands of entrepreneurs to dramatically increase profitability! HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof! Ziprecruiter: Keep your team growing strong! Visit ZipRecruiter.com/fire to try ZipRecruiter for free! ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire.

Ahmed Ejaz is an Optometrist, former UK parliamentary candidate and entrepreneur aiming to build a global British eyewear brand that also helps to end preventable blindness. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. You have to be friendly in business to succeed instead of being ruthless. 2. Getting started is challenging, but you can surpass it by being well-rounded. 3. Have a passion for what you do, and be genuine and friendly. It is essential to build relationships in a good way. Passion. Expertise. Style. Beautifully hand-finished with signature - Cambridge Spectacle Co Instagram Sponsors: FranBridge: Jon Ostenson, founder of FranBridge Consulting and top 1% consultant, represents the premier source for the best opportunities in the non-food franchise world. Sign up for a free consultation at FranBridgeConsulting.com! HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!

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. Joel Jensen is a CPA and CEO of Tax Sentry. Joel started his career at Ernst and Young. His specialties include forensic accounting and advanced tax strategy. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Look at taxes with a different mindset. 2. Go to someone who is an expert with the taxes and have someone available for you throughout the year who does tax planning with you. 3. Have great business optimization and have proper documentation for the type of money that you spend on your business. Download your free eBook and learn how to save more of your hard-earned money in 2020 with the 3 Golden Tax Strategies! - Keep More Cash e-Book Sponsors: Podopolo: The best podcast listening app in the world is here! Visit Podopolo.com, download the app for free, mention John Lee Dumas (my Podopolo

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. Jake Cohen leads Product Marketing at Klaviyo. He loves his family, marketing funnels, and golf - in that order.He started going grey at 9. Draw your own conclusions. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. You should focus on e-commerce brands - or any brand that sells online. 2. If you are in a new essential category, you should increase your ad spend. 3. Klaviyo’s mission is to help businesses grow and to help you see your dream come to life in the real world. Klaviyo – The growth marketing platform built for online businesses. - (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2019 but is no longer an active offer.) Sponsors: Thrivetime Show: Is this your year? Visit ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire to see how Clay Clark’s business coaching has helped thousands of en

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. Moiz Ali is the Founder of Native, the fastest growing CPG company in the United States. The company was acquired by Procter and Gamble for $100 Million in 2017. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. The founder is the backbone of the growth of the business. 2. Random ideas appear and suddenly become great ideas. 3. Be as frugal as possible and wear it as your badge of honor; it is how you will build a successful business. Follow and get to know more about Moiz - Moiz's Instagram Sponsors: Podopolo: The best podcast listening app in the world is here! Visit Podopolo.com, download the app for free, mention John Lee Dumas (my Podopolo username) when you sign up, and start listening now! HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on

Dream Believe is a podcast about following your dreams and believing in yourself. George DeMartino taps into stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to help us all learn how. His passionate storytelling and unique interviews will inspire you to Dream Believe. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Vulnerability is an asset to being successful. 2. You can achieve your dreams by focusing on what you want to do and chasing it, no matter what. 3. Put yourself into the arena and get started. Learn more about the book and George's story - Dream Believe Never Give Up Website Sponsors: Podopolo: The best podcast listening app in the world is here! Visit Podopolo.com, download the app for free, mention John Lee Dumas (my Podopolo username) when you sign up, and start listening now! HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!

Eugene Nilus Emigrated with his family from Ukraine to San Francisco in 1997 at 19. He started college but didn't finish it. He spent more than 20 years in tech by being an engineer and then marketer. He got involved in Real Estate 3 years ago. After being laid off in the past 5 months, he decided to devote time to grow the hard money lending business. He has been married for 14 years to his wife and raising two great kids. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Do not be afraid to fail. Do not get stuck in education mode and analysis paralysis. Educate yourself a little bit, take action, and surround yourself with people who have already achieved what you want to achieve. 2. There are so many beliefs that got placed in our brains since we were kids that they put false perceptions of what's possible and what's not. 3. If you're starting to think about getting into private money lending, #1 is education, #2 is product, #3 clients, #4 capital and #5 education. Educating yourself more to fill those gaps so it becomes like an inf

Owen Video is the founder of Acceleratus Media and the award-winning YouTube Growth Strategist and High-Performance Business Coach behind the Nation’s Most Visible & Influential leaders and brands. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Having a vision for the future and being willing to refine it consistently to get where you want to go is essential. 2. A revenue strategy is a pathway to 6-figures on Youtube within your first year. 3. Focus on your goal, helping your viewers experience transformation, and your best content will appear every time you press record. Get The Exact System for Producing YouTube Content Our 6 & 7 Figure Clients Use to Scale Their Brand Visibility, Authority, & Revenue! - The Video Marketing School Website Sponsors: HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof! RefundsPro: See if you qualify for the Employee Retention Credit! Get started today with a free, 5 minute questionnaire at RefundsPro.com.  

Tyler Wagner is the founder of Authorsunite.com, Infinitepartnershipsystem.com, and #1 WSJ Bestselling Author. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Relationship is everything. Any person has doors that you aren't aware that you could open for them or they could open for you. Most people don't explore deep enough into the relationships they currently have or are connecting with more people than they could be. 2. If you focus on your story and really just share it authentically, it can create a life of its own and there is nothing saturation doesn't exist at that level. 3. The best way to scale with no risk is building partnerships at a very high level, way more than you've ever thought of in the thousands and 10s of thousands. Find people that offer complimentary services that you're not competing with, but that you can work together with. Become a profitable author and maximize your impact - Authors Unite Sponsors: Shopify: The platform that simplifies selling online and in-person! Sign up for a $1-per-month trial period at

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. Robyn Johnson owns Marketplace Blueprint, an agency that specializes in marketing for Amazon. She started her business 10 years ago with $100 and grew to over 7 figures in just a few years. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Seller Central is the most common way to sell on Amazon; anybody can sell their physical goods here. 2. You miss out on a lot of important opportunities if you are not focused on Amazon or you do not partner with someone that is focused on Amazon. 3. If you want to sell on Amazon, it is crucial to take the time to do your research on how to do it correctly - or hire a partner who will be able to help you. Learn more about Robyn's Amazon Consulting Services - Marketplace Blueprint Sponsors: Podopolo: The best podcast listening app in the world is here! Visit P

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. Tom Antion has never had a job. He's the Internet Multimillionaire "guy next door" and founder of the only licensed, dedicated Internet marketing school in the country. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. You can make your hobbies profitable. 2. If you can give an experience to people that they cannot get anywhere else, you can earn more. 3. There are a lot of opportunities out there; pick one, and make it profitable. Be persistent and consistent in what you do. Get a free download of Tom's book "How to Create an Online Income Generator in One Hour"! - Screw The Commute Sponsors: Podopolo: The best podcast listening app in the world is here! Visit Podopolo.com, download the app for free, mention John Lee Dumas (my Podopolo username) when you sign up, and start listening now! HubSp

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. Michael Fomkin is a Two Comma Club winner, Broadway Investor, and Hollywood Insider. His investments in Broadway have won over 28 awards, including the Tony for Best Play in 2013. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Proximity is creating a circle of relationships that help you move your life, your mindset, and your business forward. 2. Your passion, drive, and determination will open up doors and will change your life. 3. Allow people to visualize what you are seeing and feeling, and when you bring your audience with you on that journey, it creates engagement and enthusiasm to be there with you. Guiding Talent On How To Cultivate Genuine Relationships With Industry Professionals - VIP Ignite Live Sponsors: FranBridge: Jon Ostenson, founder of FranBridge Consulting and top 1% consu

Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world’s greatest corporate spy. RUSE has received praise from Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can), Bradley Hope (Billion Dollar Whale), and former CIA spy Valerie Plame (Fair Game) and is currently in development for a TV series. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Take the journey you want to take. Life is short and precious. Spend your life doing what you want to do. 2. Firms only want to recruit the top 10%, the top 5%, the top 1% to steal them away and bring them and their talents and often their secrets with them. Corporate spying is alive and well. 3. A corporate spy is hired by the largest corporations in America because what they're looking for is the edge to increase revenue and their rankings in a given industry, anything and everything that a corporation and executives at a corporation can leverage to increase their bottom line. Buy Robert's book and watch the trailer