EntreLeadership

If you're doing everything in your business, you'll never have time to grow it. In this episode, EntreLeadership’s head coach, John Felkins, takes a call from a business owner who's overwhelmed by her workload. He shares how to get the right help, free up your time, and start working on your business instead of just in it. Next Steps: ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. ·      Attend our world-class leadership conference, EntreLeadership Sum

You don’t need a million-dollar idea to build a successful business—you need to solve a real problem.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins talks with JJGeorge founder, John Youngblood, about how a simple idea in his garage grew into a real business by solving problems, following opportunities and learning as he went. Next Steps: ·      Watch our video Real Business Owner Exposes “Business Influencer” Culture. ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 mi

Sometimes the changes meant to save your business can end up destroying it.  In this episode, learn the three mistakes that led to Bed Bath & Beyond’s downfall—and how to keep up with a changing market without sacrificing what your customers love or putting your business at risk. Next Steps: ·      Watch this video What Really Killed Myspace (It Wasn’t Facebook). ·      Watch this video Reacting to the Worst Corporate AI Fails. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership® book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used

Running a successful business shouldn’t mean compromising the values you built it on.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins talks with a business owner struggling to honor the Sabbath while operating a business that never closes. Learn how to stay true to your principles, find practical ways to give your team time off, and lead by example without shutting down operations.   Next Steps: ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. ·     

Your off-season can make or break your business. In this episode, you'll learn how to make your busy season profits last, prepare your team for the rush, and use the slower months to set your business up for success. Next Steps: ·      Watch our video These Invisible Profit Leaks Are Killing Your Business. ·      Make a plan to increase your profits with the EntreLeader's Guide to Business Finances. ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $

When work keeps piling up, adding more pressure—or more people—may only make things worse.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins and Ramsey’s chief technology officer, Brendan Wovchko, explain how to find what’s really slowing down your business, remove costly delay and help your team get more done.   Next Steps: ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. ·      Attend our world-class leadership conference, EntreLeadership Summit. ·&

When your team is grieving, even necessary business decisions can feel wrong.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins talks with a business owner about how to honor an employee who has passed away, manage the responsibilities they leave behind, and communicate next steps without making the team feel overlooked.     Next Steps: ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. ·      Attend our world-class leadership conference, EntreLead

The decisions that helped you grow your business could be the same ones holding it back. In this episode, discover how three costly mistakes turned Toys R Us from an industry giant into a bankrupt company—and learn why protecting your competitive advantage, staying out of debt, and continually improving are essential to long-term success. Next Steps: ·      Watch this video What Really Killed Spirit Airlines? (It Wasn’t Fuel Prices) ·      Watch this video 5 Signs You’re Ready to Add Another Location  ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership® book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly n

A bad hire costs you more than a paycheck—it costs time, energy and trust on your team. In this episode, head coach John Felkins and senior director of human resources Jeremy Hezlep break down how to build a hiring process that helps you find the right people and avoid costly hiring mistakes.   Next Steps: ·      Watch our video 3 Weird Hiring Practices Every Business Should Have. ·      Learn Ramsey’s 12 components to hiring that can set your business up for success. ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practi

If your employees know what’s expected but still aren’t showing up, it’s time to rethink how you’re holding them accountable.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins talks with a business owner about how to create clear, outcome-based expectations and build a culture where your team knows their commitments matter.   Next Steps: ·      Download our free Key Results Area template to set crystal clear expectations for your team and easily hold them accountable. ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbo

A thriving first location doesn’t guarantee a successful second one.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins breaks down how to know if your business has the leadership, cash, systems, quality and demand needed to expand successfully.   Next Steps: ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. ·      Attend our world-class leadership conference, EntreLeadership Summit. ·      Stop guessing. Get a plan built for y

AI can make your business faster—but without the right guardrails, it can also create a mess.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins sits down with Ramsey’s chief technology officer, Brendan Wovchko. They react to real-world AI fails and discuss the guardrails every leader needs to put in place to use AI without putting their business at risk.   Next Steps: ·      Watch our video What Business Owners Get Wrong About AI. ·      ⚠️ Get our AI guardrails to learn the practices Ramsey Solutions follows for using artificial intelligence in our work. ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·  &nbs

When employees have done things the same way for years, a new policy isn’t enough to change their behavior.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins talks with a business owner about how to create buy-in by showing your team why the change matters and what’s in it for them.   Next Steps: ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. ·      Attend our world-class leadership conference, EntreLeadership Summit. ·     

Rebuilding a business after a major setback starts with how you respond under pressure. In this episode, head coach John Felkins talks with Chris Shrader about surviving devastating business challenges and the leadership lessons that helped him come back stronger.   Next Steps: • Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. • Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. • Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. • Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. • Attend our world-class leadership conference, EntreLeadership Summit. • Stop guessing. Get a plan built for your business and someone who holds you to it. Find out which coaching option is right for you. • Bad hires. Strategies that never get off the ground. 60-hou

Success today doesn’t guarantee you’ll still matter tomorrow.  In this episode, learn the three mistakes that took Myspace from the most visited website in America to nearly irrelevant—and how to avoid making those same mistakes in your business. Next Steps: • Watch our video What Really Killed Spirit Airlines? (It Wasn’t Fuel Prices). • Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership® book, Build a Business You Love. • Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership Team. • Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. • Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. • Attend our world-class leadership conference, EntreLeadership Summit. • Stop guessing. Get a plan built for your business and someone who holds you to it. Find out which coaching option is right for you.

Staying quiet to keep the peace only gives resentment room to grow.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins takes a call from a business owner who’s ready to grow beyond his brother and business partner. John explains how to address the real problem, get clear on what needs to change, and move forward without unnecessarily destroying the family relationship.   Next Steps: • Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. • Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. • Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. • Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. • Attend our world-class leadership conference, EntreLeadership Summit. • Stop guessing. Get a plan built for your business and someone who holds you to it. Find out

Buying an existing business can give you a head start—but it can also mean inheriting someone else’s problems.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins explains when buying makes sense, when starting from scratch could be the better move, and how to choose the right path for you.   Next Steps: ·      Watch our next video, #1 Silent Business Killer (and How to Fix It). ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. ·    &

A business without a clear plan will eventually get stuck.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins sits down with Ramsey’s senior director of strategic planning, Mark Lubbers, to walk you through six steps for building a strategic plan that moves your business forward. Next Steps: ·      Get the proven road map to scale your business. ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. ·      Attend our world-class leaders

Great leadership principles don’t change.  In this episode, Dave Ramsey revisits a timeless conversation with Zig Ziglar about leading with integrity, investing in people, and becoming a lifelong learner. Next Steps: ·      Join us for Zig Ziglar’s 100th birthday celebration! Use promo code RAMSEY50 for $50 off any ticket tier.  ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. ·      Attend our world-class leadership

Great employees won’t keep giving their best when excellence feels invisible.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins breaks down three ways to show appreciation that build morale and encourage the kind of performance you want to see again.   Next Steps: ·      Watch our video How Dave Ramsey Shares the Profits With His Team. ·      Not sure what to do next in your business? Let’s figure it out together. Book a free 30-minute consult call with the EntreLeadership® Team. ·      Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message. ·      Order Dave’s most recent EntreLeadership book, Build a Business You Love. ·      Get EntreLeadership’s free weekly newsletter: expert advice and practical tips from the same playbook we used to build Ramsey Solutions into a $300 million company. ·      Attend our world-class leadership c