Entrepreneurs on Fire

Derek Leathers is the Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Werner Enterprises, a global industry leader. Leathers has over 29 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Have an internal commitment to continuous learning and be open-minded - ask for feedback from other people. 2. Be hardworking in any business you would go into, focus on how many complicated problems you can solve, be visible, foster relationships with people who genuinely care about you, learn from them and spend time with them. 3. Recognize acceptable risks and take them. Connect with Derek on LinkedIn - Derek's LinkedIn Sponsors: Creighton: A degree from Creighton's Heider College of Business will empower you to think boldly, lead confidently, and shape your future. For more program info, to schedule an appt with an enrollment specialist, or to start an application today, go to Gradschool.Creighton.edu! Electronic Commerce: For a limited time only you can sign up for a 15 minute call to compare cr

Keith is a First Vice President of Wealth Management and Family Wealth Director at Morgan Stanley. This designation substantiates Keith's 20+ years of serving the needs of his clients. Bob is a Principal and team leader of the Office Property Division at Colliers International Denver, where over the past three decades, has quickly become one of the top brokers. one of the top brokers in Colorado. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Having personal relationships and sit down face-to-face and having actual conversations through a subject matter matters. 2. Communication platforms could just expand more and more in the future. We're going to see a tremendous progression with how we communicate in the future. 3. The ability to access real-time data, and use that data to assist clients in making business decisions is paramount today and will be the cornerstone of business moving forward. Connect with Keith on LinkedIn - Keith's LinkedIn Sponsors: Creighton: A degree from Creighton's Heider College of Business will empower you t

Kelsey Ruwe is the Chief of Staff at Carson Group, overseeing Talent, Human Resources and Corporate Communications. Currently, she oversees the construction, design and development of Carson's new $80M headquarters. Liz Ernst is a Training Specialist at Flywheel, working with both the Training & Development Manager and Sales leadership to ensure the Sales team has the tools they need to be successful in their work. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Don't be afraid of doing things that don't scale. It's worth making sure that you keep it as part of your company. 2. Culture means so much. Focus on it. Always listen to your stakeholders. Adapt to it. Favor the stakeholders because if you give them an edge, they will give you a mile. 3. We still need to meet our goals and be productive, just in a different way. We all need to do that by giving each other grace. Visit Liz's website where you can virtual organization patterns to help flash out ideas in virtual conferences - Miro Sponsors: ZipRecruiter: Let ZipRecruiter tak

Mr. Brown is responsible for the federal, state, and local public and government relations for TuSimple. Working with legislators and regulators on best practices for safety, commercial viability, and policies. He works on building coalitions of industry, OEMs, Tier 1 providers, associations, and academics in the autonomous vehicle industry. Prior to TuSimple, he worked for the state of California, was Vice President at the Mitchell Firm, taught at Oxford University and University of California, San Diego. Jon Panzer is the Senior Vice President of Technology & Strategic Planning at the Union Pacific Railroad. Jon has been an influential leader across UP for the last 24 years. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Transportation industry isn't as exciting as technology and aerospace. There's a lot of technology involved, movement, and being more sophisticated with e-commerce as consumers demand an interest change. 2. Get excited about automation. Be open minded. Realize that it is not tomorrow, it will be incremental. As

Mary Kyle is a Senior Technology Recruiter at First National Bank of Omaha where she leads efforts for technology hiring strategy, recruiting and coaching students. MartieCordaro is President of the Omaha Storm Chasers and Union Omaha. He was previously the Baseball America Minor League Executive of the Year and PCL Executive of the Year. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Whether you're in sales or not, be a celebrity of influence in the world that you live in. 2. Map out a plan so you can focus on what you want to accomplish during a time. 3. Personal branding is important. That branding starts in college with your reputation, how your peers and professors recognize you, your academic achievements, volunteering and so on. Connect with Mary on LinkedIn - Mary's LinkedIn Sponsors: Thrivetime Show: Looking for a business coach who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs just like you to increase their profitability by an average of 104% per year? Schedule your free consultation today with Clay Clark at ThrivetimeShow.com/fir

Austin is an esteemed leader and results-oriented individual with vast international experience that helped nurture an extensive globalnetwork through professional athletics. He successfully led organizations to major championships and playoff berths by using;interpersonal skills, cultural competence, mentoring, project management, forecasting and budgeting skills. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. You will have your bad days, but it shall definitely pass. 2. Accept, do not expect. 3. Learn how to deal with rejection, soon your time will come, and you too can succeed. Connect with Austin - Austin's Instagram Sponsors: Klaviyo: With the holiday season right around the corner, Klaviyo is ready to help you prepare for the year's biggest ecommerce opportunity! Visit Klaviyo.com/holiday to discover strategies for Cyber Weekend! ZipRecruiter: Let ZipRecruiter take hiring off your plate so you can focus on growing your business. Try ZipRecruiter for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire!

Dr. Michael Rea founded Rx Savings Solutions, a prescription drug savings software tool, that is used by health plans and Fortune 500 employers to help their members better understand the pharmacy benefit and make more informed decisions. Brad is a former nuclear submarine officer. Worked in cost estimating engineering for BASF Chemicals. In 2018 left the corporate world to start his own cookie company "Fat and Weird Cookie Co". Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Enthusiasm is common and endurance is rare. 2. Entrepreneurs are out there that are willing to help you. Find someone that is willing to be a mentor for you and start making things happen. 3. You need to surround yourself with A-players. Find people that are smarter than you. That will lead you to success. Simplify Pharmacy. Save Money - RX Savings Solutions Sponsors: ZipRecruiter: Let ZipRecruiter take hiring off your plate so you can focus on growing your business. Try ZipRecruiter for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire! Creighton: A degree from Creighton's Heider C

Greg is a Wealth Advisor/Investment Banker with Sentinus. Previously, he was the founding partner at Coldwater Financial and worked at Bear Stearns, Koch Industries & Northern Trust. He is graduate of Creighton University and received an MBA from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. Paul West is a Managing Partner at Carson Wealth Management in Omaha, Nebraska.  Paul also has previous experience as a President/COO and as a Director of Captial Professional Advisors in the Greater Omaha Area. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Take advantage of mega-trends through time. Try to identify what those are and align portions of your portfolio to take advantage of those. 2. Never sacrifice your own personal plan to take care of other things. 3. You have to avoid the sense of envy from what somebody else is saying or what you see at the stocks screen. Protecting wealth. Empowering your future - Sentinus Sponsors: ZipRecruiter: Let ZipRecruiter take hiring off your plate so you can focus on growing your business

Clay Clark is the former U.S. SBA Entrepreneur of the Year, founder of 6 multi-million dollar companies, Forbes Contributor, author of 13 books & host of 6-times iTunes chart-topping podcast (with 1,980 episodes). Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. If you get one interruption, it takes 10-20 minutes to refocus and remember what you're talking about. 2. Be willing to pick up the hammer and hit the nail, even if it may hit your thumb. If you hit your thumb often, eventually you'll get better. 3. If you get one interruption, it takes 10-20 minutes to refocus and remember what you're talking about. Go to this website, look at the testimonies. Research. Then call and schedule a 13-point assessment and let's get serious - Clay Clark's website Sponsors: ZipRecruiter: Let ZipRecruiter take hiring off your plate so you can focus on growing your business. Try ZipRecruiter for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire! Thinkific: Join Thinkific's first ever 5-day Course Challenge and walk away with a complete blueprint for your online cours

Eben Pagan started his online business in 2001 from his bedroom, with just a computer, selling a book of dating advice. He built the company to 80 full-time employees, and $30 million in sales, 100% virtually, no office. In 2007, offered his first course on how to grow a business to the $10 million per year level, called Altitude. His students, clients, and people he's mentored have done billions of dollars in sales. He has been interviewed by Tony Robbins and Larry King on how to find opportunity and build a successful company. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. It's incredibly hard for an average human being to figure out what they want. 2. If you know how to listen for and ask to get at that thing that someone is trying to do in their life, and help them to make a plan to do it, that's when you become valuable. 3. Take coaching seriously. Commit to your coaching career, or atleast, commit to adding coaching to your career. Learn coaching and join a 90-day course with Eben and get a special offer for Fire Nation - Virtu

Moneeka Sawyer is the blissful millionaire. She turned $10,000 to $5,000,000 working 5-10 hours per MONTH and hosts the top rated podcast Real Estate Investing for Women. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Bliss is a deep sense of joy and contentment, and it is the confidence that you can handle anything that comes your way. 2. The complete process of creating the systems, creating the goals, and creating the strategy starts with asking yourself - Who am I? 3. There are a million ways to make a million dollars in real estate you just have to have a mentor to help succeed in this business. Visit and learn how Moneeka created a consistent income source for life by investing ONLY 5 hours a MONTH - Blissful Investor Sponsors: Thrivetime Show: Looking for a business coach who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs just like you to increase their profitability by an average of 104% per year? Schedule your free consultation today with Clay Clark at ThrivetimeShow.com/fire! Thinkific: Join Thinkific's first ever 5-day Course Chall

John Lee Dumas has said it many times before when asked "what makes a winning podcast?" His response? Create a unique show, and ask your guests questions listeners won't hear on any other podcast interviews. Today's episode isn't John interviewing a guest. Today's episode is John being interviewed by Samuel Donner, host of the Finding Founders podcast. Tune in to hear a truly entertaining and engaging podcast episode - plus learn things you never knew about JLD! Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Real winners are being born by finding the underserved niche and creating unique products, services, offerings, podcasts, and content that doesn't currently exist. 2. Find your path to initial traction, and make the best solution to a real problem. 3. Don't be afraid to take a leap of faith. Visit and learn more about Samuel Donor and his team! Listen to podcasts and connect with them - Finding Founders

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/income86, and IGNITE! October 2020 Income At-A-Glance Gross Income for October: $139,557 Total Expenses for October: $28,487 Total Net Profit for October: $111,070 Difference b/t Oct & Sept: -$107,596 % of net profit to overall gross revenue: 80% Sponsors: ZipRecruiter: Let ZipRecruiter take hiring off your plate so you can focus on growing your business. Try ZipRecruiter for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire! Thinkific: Join Thinkific's first ever 5-day Course Challenge and walk away with a complete blueprint for your online course that you'll be ready to put into action! Sign-up for this FREE challen

Over the past 19 years, Russell has built a following of over a million entrepreneurs and become a New York Times bestselling author through selling hundreds of thousands of copies of his books. He popularized the concept of sales funnels, and co-founded a software company called ClickFunnels that helps tens of thousands of entrepreneurs quickly get their message out to the marketplace. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Funnel Hacking is about looking and seeing what is currently working for other people's business as a model. 2. You can now use Click Funnels to start building, promoting and earning effortlessly. 3. You can get the same customers going to your competitors' websites by going to the same page where your competitor is getting traffic. Attend a FREE Web class To Find Out Which Funnels Will Work The Best For YOUR Specific Business - Sell Almost Anything You Can Dream Of Web Class Sponsor: Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Go to Headspace.com/fire for a free one-m

Hal Elrod is the Executive Producer of The Miracle Morning movie, based on the bestselling book that has sold over 2-million copies and enabled millions of people to transform their lives. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Choose to be the happiest and the most grateful while enduring the most challenging time in your life and focus on what you want in life. 2. The mission that The Miracle Morning and Hal's is to elevate humanity's consciousness one morning and person at a time. 3. Wherever you are in your life right now is where you are supposed to be, it doesn't always feel that way, but be at peace with where you are while maintaining unwavering faith that you can and will get where you want to go and take action. When you finally get there, you look back and realize that timing and the journey are always perfect. Get your ticket now! Movie + Training + Q&A + 30-Day Challenge - The Miracle Morning Movie Sponsors: Thrivetime Show: Looking for a business coach who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs just like you

Rick Jordan is one of America's leading voices on Business, Entrepreneurship, Life, and Cybersecurity. He is CEO & Founder of ReachOut Technology and host of 'ALL IN with RICK Jordan' Podcast. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. If you give the people good information, they will generally be able to make the right decisions. 2. The people that you can trust is yourself, and those around you as long as they do not have a self-serving agenda. 3. You are supposed to act on anything that comes to your path, usually, those are opportunities. Check out and follow Rick - Rick's Instagram Sponsors: Thrivetime Show: Looking for a business coach who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs just like you to increase their profitability by an average of 104% per year? Schedule your free consultation today with Clay Clark at ThrivetimeShow.com/fire! Klaviyo: With the holiday season right around the corner, Klaviyo is ready to help you prepare for the year's biggest ecommerce opportunity! Visit Klaviyo.com/holiday to discover strategie

Kevin Harrington is a serial entrepreneur and investor with nearly three decades of experience and practice.  As an original "shark" on the hit TV show Shark Tank, the creator of the infomercial, and pioneer of the As Seen on TV industry, Kevin has overcome obstacles to enjoy 100X success repeatedly. Today, he leans into his passion for entrepreneurship and mentorship, operating a private consulting firm. He is a sought-after speaker and author of several books, including his latest book, co-authored with his mentee, Mark Timm, Mentor to Millions: Secrets of Success in Business, Relationships, and Beyond. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. You have to be ready. When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. 2. The fastest way to impact the world is through mentorship. 3. If you get the right mentor and become their best student, and teach others what you've learned, you will be on your way to impacting millions. Get the book and get 30 days of free mentorship (just show any proof that you purchased the book) - Mentor

Hayley Hobson is a Certified Life + Health Coach, former lawyer and current holistic entrepreneur who has turned her passion for wellness into a profitable reality. She is passionate about plant magic, entrepreneurship, and life hacks. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Food prepared at home with love is more nourishing. Eat better food. 2. Calendar your tasks, manage your time well, and follow it. 3. Almost everything will shift online, and you have to figure out how to uncap your income. Take the quiz! Get access to a routine customized for YOU through my free Wellness Personality Type Quiz (so you can hack your own habits) - Hayley's Website Sponsors: Klaviyo: With the holiday season right around the corner, Klaviyo is ready to help you prepare for the year's biggest ecommerce opportunity! Visit Klaviyo.com/holiday to discover strategies for Cyber Weekend! Thinkific: Join Thinkific's first ever 5-day Course Challenge and walk away with a complete blueprint for your online course that you'll be ready to put into action!

Eric Rea is the co-founder and CEO of Podium, the messaging platform for businesses. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. A lot of businesses don't show up when we search for them online even if they had been in business for decades. 2. Don't let a couple of opinions weigh you. Back up your own intuition with the data of your business. 3. There's always people trying to compete with you. If you're not innovating and not taking your leaps of faith, you're not going to scale your business. Check out Free, easy-to-use messaging tools, start using Podium for FREE for a day - Podium Starter Sponsors: ZipRecruiter: Let ZipRecruiter take hiring off your plate so you can focus on growing your business. Try ZipRecruiter for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire! Podium: A business messaging tool that brings all your messages into one centralized inbox. You need to be texting your customers, and Podium can help! For a limited time, sign up for 20% off your plan at Podium.com/fire!

Vinnie Tortorich is a best selling author of Fitness Confidential, his Fitness Confidential podcast get's 1 million downloads per month. He is the owner of Purevitaminclub.com, Purecoffeeclub.com, NSNGfoods.com, home of Ultra Fat products. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. If you want to build a business, go to a bank instead of asking for outside investors' help. Investors will want to have a share in your company. 2. Never think about your IQ. Your IQ does not make you successful. FQ is essential – Failure Quotient: It is the number of times you can fail and come back. 3. Keep failing until you do not fall anymore. Introducing Ultra Fat: The world's first instant energy fuel, powered by healthy fats and balanced electrolytes! Ultra Fat Nut Butter Snacks are natural energy on the go - NSNG Foods Sponsors: Thrivetime Show: Looking for a business coach who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs just like you to increase their profitability by an average of 104% per year? Schedule your free consultation today with Clay Clar