The Entreleadership Podcast

What does it take to start a successful business from the ground up? The answer: a few hundred bucks, a mild obsession and the American spirit. At least that’s what worked for Lucas Botkin, the 27-year-old who started T.REX ARMS , a rapidly growing company—with a massive fan following—that specializes in manufacturing gun holsters and other firearms equipment. The young CEO shares his start-up experience, how his company has adapted to their rapid growth, and the content marketing formula that won T.REX ARMS hundreds of thousands of followers.   entreleadership.com/podcast T.REX ARMS’ website T.REX ARMS’ Instagram T.REX ARMS’ YouTube channel Gary Vaynerchuk’s website The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Jesse Itzler’s website The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey Lucas Botkin’s Instagram Leadership Growth Assessment EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 an

Gather ‘round the fire for a very candid conversation with the Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Greenlights, Matthew McConaughey. In this winding discussion, Matthew talks about his creative process, why leaders need to take more risks, and how focusing on adding value to the lives of others will get you what you really want out of life.   entreleadership.com/podcast Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Listen to Greenlights on Audible The EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Ideas are great, but they’ll only take you so far. When it comes down to it, success in business depends on your ability to execute. Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of Life.Church, grew his organization over the course of 25 years from just a service in a two-car garage to 36 church locations across America. His strategy? Empowering great people to create effective systems that accomplish a clear goal. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t know how to move the needle, this episode will give you the basics for thinking strategically and creating systems that get the job done.   entreleadership.com/podcast Craig Groeschel's website Life.Church’s website Join Craig at EntreLeadership Summit Atomic Habits by James Clear Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Discipline Equals Freedom (Field Manual) by Jocko Willink The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Can your business outgrow your ability to lead? Maybe—if you’re not intentional! Suzanne Simms, senior executive vice president of business to consumer global at Ramsey Solutions, had to make sure this didn’t happen to her. Over the course of 20 years, she went from working as a part-time assistant to becoming one of the company’s most influential leaders. And as the company grew, she was challenged to grow too. In this episode, she talks about how vulnerability and intentionality are the catalysts for reinventing yourself and becoming the leader your growing business needs to stay successful.   entreleadership.com/podcast Ramsey Solutions' website The EntreLeader's Guide to Delegation EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Eight years ago, Russ Perry, CEO of Design Pickle, would have described himself as moderately successful—and extraordinarily unhappy. On paper, things looked good: Russ had founded two creative agencies in his early 20s and was the man in charge. But his marriage and his mental health were headed toward a breakdown as he struggled to handle the stress of work. In this honest conversation, Russ describes learning from his mistakes, starting over and building a business (and a life) he’s proud of.   entreleadership.com/podcast Russ Perry's website Design Pickle's website The Power of the Other by Dr. Henry Cloud Thou Shall Prosper by Rabbi Daniel Lappin Under the Lid newsletter from Russ 6 Financial Reports That Can Save Your Company EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a fu

If you’re a go-getter, there’s a good chance you like to be busy. If you get to the bottom of your to-do list, you’re eager to fill it back up. But be careful, you can be so productive that you miss your whole life. Christy Wright, author and Certified Business Coach, challenges leaders to get a life outside of their business (right now, not once things slow down). Listen as she breaks down work-life balance and why it’s so important to invest in the things you can’t measure in dollars and cents.   entreleadership.com/podcast Christy Wright's website 2021 Goal Planner by Christy Wright Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You by Christy Wright Choosing to Cheat by Andy Stanley The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer The Christy Wright Show podcast The Christy Wright Show 25 Ways to Protect Your Time Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be

Aaron Witt is the dirt-obsessed millennial behind BuildWitt, a fast-growing media company on a mission to reform the mining and construction industries. In just three years, the 25-year-old (yes, you read that right) has grown his company from just a single, self-proclaimed dirt nerd with a camera to a 20-person team serving top blue-collar businesses across the country—and changing the game. In this episode, Aaron shares his inspiring guiding principles, lessons in humility, and experiences that are sure to fire up your entrepreneurial spirit.   entreleadership.com/podcast Aaron Witt on LinkedIn BuildWitt’s Instagram BuildWitt's website #399: The Practice of Shipping Creative Work with Seth Godin Dirt Talk by BuildWitt podcast  List of BuildWitt Values (scroll down on the page to view) The EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a

Dave Ramsey reflects on the highs and the lows of 2020 and shares what he learned about himself, his leaders and his team. You’ll hear why courage and principles are the cornerstone of being a small-business owner, and how going against convention and taking a stand in your community can inspire others. This full-throttle conversation will get you fired up to make a solid plan for 2021 so you can thrive—no matter what comes your way.   entreleadership.com/podcast Ramsey Solutions' website The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Learn more and join the EntreLeadership Elite Advisory Group Waitlist EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

What a year! You laughed, you probably cried, and most importantly—you never gave up. You kept growing and pushing through, even on the hard days. How do we know? Because this year you guys downloaded over 12 million episodes of The EntreLeadership Podcast, learning from leadership experts like Seth Godin, Patrick Lencioni and more. So, here’s to you! Thank you for listening and for never giving up. Let’s gear up for what’s ahead with highlights from this year’s top 12 episodes. 1:51 James Clear—How to Build Great Habits The Rundown: Have some big goals you want to reach? James Clear, New York Times bestselling author, says your identity plays a major part in whether or not you’ll reach them. He says how you view yourself largely influences your habits, which are really the building blocks for achieving your goals. Listen and learn how to align your habits with your beliefs, supercharge productivity, and make time your ally so you can achieve more. 7:28 Michael Hyatt—5 Steps to No Fail Meetings The Rund

Everyone’s entrepreneurial journey is different, but super successful people tend to have had one thing in common: They had a mentor. Kevin Harrington, entrepreneur and one of the original sharks from Shark Tank, and Mark Timm, serial entrepreneur, share stories from their own mentorship journey—and explain why everyone needs a mentor to achieve wild success, not only in business but in every area of life.   entreleadership.com/podcast Kevin Harrington's website Mark Timm's website Mentor to Millions by Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm Learn more and join the EntreLeadership Elite Advisory Group Waitlist Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Who would’ve thought a little fast-food restaurant serving chicken sandwiches would become a global, industry-leading powerhouse known for its customer service? That’s right, Chick-fil-A’s success isn’t just a result of their delicious food. David Salyers, creator of Spark and former vice president of marketing, growth and hospitality at Chick-fil-A, reveals the company’s competitive advantage: their culture. From hiring to team building to finding a mentor, David gives us a behind-the-scenes look—based on his 37 years of service—at the leadership principles that guide Chick-fil-A and made it a multibillion-dollar company that truly puts people first.   entreleadership.com/podcast David Salyers' website Roam's website Spark course from David Salyers Intentional Interview Checklist Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on

Have you ever noticed there are some things that just drain all of your energy and others that supercharge you? Speaking at an event may fire you up, while bringing together the details of a large project feels like death by a thousand cuts. What’s that about? Organizational health expert and author Patrick Lencioni says the difference between work that’s draining and work that’s energizing comes down to your areas of working genius. These are the work skills you’re naturally gifted at. He breaks down how to determine the kind of work that aligns with who you are—and how this knowledge can help you build an energized, high-performing team. Use the code ENTRE to get 50% off The 6 Types of Working Genius assessment.   entreleadership.com/podcast The Table Group's website The Trouble with Humility by Patrick Lencioni The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni Good to Great by Jim Collins Working Genius' website Learn more about Summit 2021 The EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring 25 Things You Can Delegate to a Virtual

Businesses put a lot of energy into the chase—you know, wooing and winning over potential customers with emails, paid ads and fancy landing pages. They work hard toward that sweet moment of victory when their customers finally decide to purchase. But then what? That’s where a lot of businesses fall short. They’re really good at acquiring customers, but not so good at keeping them and making them come back for more. Sound like you? You’re in luck. Customer service pro and co-founder of Gravy, Casey Graham, gives us the inside scoop on what really makes customers stick around: doing unscalable things. No, seriously. He deep dives into how getting personal (and going above and beyond) for just one paying customer can help you reach, and keep, thousands more.   entreleadership.com/podcast Gravy's website UserTesting’s website FullStory's website EveryDollar budgeting app Gravy Core Values - Does & Doesn't Mean PDF How to Create Core Values Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card

The decisions you make determine the direction and quality of your business. But being the one calling the shots isn’t always easy. It can actually feel really scary—after all, you’re the one who has to live with the choices you make. But decision-making doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. In this episode, communicator, author and pastor Andy Stanley offers five critical questions that will help you make better decisions and figure out the best move to make—even when the stakes are high and the pressure is on.   entreleadership.com/podcast Andy Stanley's website Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets by Andy Stanley Ask It by Andy Stanley When Work and Family Collide by Andy Stanley Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast Decision Making Checklist Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

If your marketing strategy is all about showing off the features of your product or service, you might want to rethink it! Online marketing expert Amy Porterfield unpacks what makes businesses succeed at marketing—good storytelling. From posting on social media to starting an email list to building a lead magnet, Amy will show you how to nurture your customers over the invisible bridge. These tips will make your customers excited to pull out their wallets and buy your product or service—no matter what business you’re in.   entreleadership.com/podcast Amy Porterfield's website StoryBrand's website They Ask You Answer by Marcus Sheridan Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield podcast The EntreLeader's Guide to Delegation Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

It’s been an unimaginable year: a pandemic, hurricanes, tornadoes, economic implosion, deaths, loss and lots of “new normals” to navigate. Especially for business owners. If you’ve felt anxious—or feel anxious just reading about the chaos—it just means you’re normal. Yep, you read that right. Dr. John Delony, mental health expert and Ramsey Personality, breaks down what anxiety really is, what it’s trying to tell us, and why we need to pay attention to it. In this episode, Dr. Delony gives leaders practical tips for taking care of their mental health so they can show up and lead people well—even in the midst of stress and uncertainty.   entreleadership.com/podcast Dr. John Delony's website The Dr. John Delony Show podcast The Dr. John Delony Show on YouTube Fear Gone Wild by Kayla Stoecklein Redefining Anxiety by Dr. John Delony Communication Field Guide Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send

Most people wouldn’t consider HVAC companies, occupational therapists or construction contractors to be creatives. Seth Godin, bestselling author of leadership staples like Linchpin and Tribes, disagrees. He joins EntreLeadership to talk about the essential practice of shipping creative work and inventing the future—even if you aren’t conventionally “creative” and there are no guarantees the idea will work.   entreleadership.com/podcast Seth Godin's website The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Good to Great by Jim Collins Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin Seth's Blog on The Practice Seth Godin's altMBA Seth Godin's blog The New York Times Bestseller List Seth Godin's Akimbo episode The New York Times Bestseller List EntreLeadership Reading Guide Schedule a FREE 20-minute consultation with BELAY Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a mess

How do you create a brand people rave about? Turns out, there’s more to it than just fancy fonts and packaging. Tim Newton, senior creative officer at Ramsey Solutions, argues that truly amazing brands dig deeper. They use what they value to influence every touchpoint they have with customers. Does it really make a difference? Yes. Because over 53% of people say they connect emotionally to a brand because of shared values and beliefs.1 So, in this episode, Tim will teach you how to build a brand that creates lasting connections with your customers and sets your business apart.   entreleadership.com/podcast The Physics of Brand by Aaron Keller, Renee Marino and Dan Wallace #395: Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Leadership with Dr. Chip Dodd StoryBrand website #335: Why Self-Knowledge Matters with Ian Morgan Cron Branding Guide from Tim Newton Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast

Time is a limited resource. And somehow it seems to be extra precious to come by when you’re running a business. It’s actually one of your most valuable assets as a leader and should be protected. But how? Tricia Sciortino, CEO of Belay, shows us how finding a passionate, high-performing assistant (who thinks like a leader) can help business owners take back their time and focus on the bigger picture—aka, growing and scaling their businesses.   entreleadership.com/podcast BELAY's website The EntreLeader's Guide to Delegation Schedule a FREE 20-minute consultation with BELAY Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to [email protected]. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Once a successful attorney, Shawn Askinosie had it all—security, a winning track record, and good money. So why did he find himself struck by a panic attack as he left the courtroom one day? Shawn took a hard look in the mirror and discovered he was completely unfulfilled by his job and his life. And so, his search for meaningful work began, leading him from the courtroom to cocoa beans, and eventually, to Askinosie Chocolate. The community-changing chocolatier joins the EntreLeadership team to share his incredible story of self-discovery and how small businesses have the opportunity to create meaningful work and make a real difference in the world, one person at a time.   entreleadership.com/podcast Askinosie Chocolate website Meaningful Work by Shawn Askinosie and Lawren Askinosie Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom How to Create Core Values Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send a