Entrepreneur Weekly

Do you know the difference between a satisfied and a highly satisfied customer? If not, you could be significantly undercutting your profit margins. Co-author of Capturing Loyalty: How to Measure, Generate and Profit from Highly Satisfied Customers, John Larson, explains how you can shrink your client base and still increase sales. Then, Small Business Technologist and Host of Expand with Tech, Melanie Gass, shares how Small Business Saturday by American Express can help connect your company and community. [00:00:00] Understanding Your Customer's Needs [00:05:38] How to Increase Profits by 850% [00:11:30] Fire Your Dissatisfied Customers [00:18:20] The Customer is NOT Always Right [00:26:25] American Express Small Business Saturday [00:33:21] Planning for a Seasonal Slow Down

Entrepreneur Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Jason Feifer, phones in from Entrepreneur LIVE hosted by Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jon Taffer. We discover the challenges celebrities face in business, why you should attend a networking event near you, and how to fight back against 'Analysis Paralysis'. Then, did you know that 1 in 5 Americans, over 56-million people, are classified as having a disability? Steve Soroka, President and CEO of SourceAmerica, shares how their Pathways to Careers program is helping to match these individuals with custom employment opportunities. Next, Ron Schutz, gives us a preview of his latest book, AMERICAN FATHERS:  A Tale Of Intrigue, Inspiration, And The American Spirit. Chase Jarvis, Founder and CEO of CreativeLive, closes out the show with a lesson on honing your craft and developing an attractive value proposition. [00:00:00] Celebrity Entrepreneurs, They're Just Like Us [00:04:39] Business Owners Pay It Forward [00:11:31] How to Combat Analysis Paralysis [00:18:22] SourceAmerica Pathways to Careers Program [00:25:17] Book Preview: AMERICAN FATHERS [00:32:21] Developing Your Value Proposition

According to the founder of Moon Express and Viome, Naveen Jain, an entrepreneur's journey is like a heartbeat, filled with ups and downs. Are you flatlining? You’re in luck; Naveen's passion and enthusiasm are positively contagious! We learn how Viome is using gut bacteria and artificial intelligence to rid the world of chronic illness, and why Moon Express aims to be the first private company to land on the lunar surface. Plus, Naveen boils down how to discover your true passion and create a billion dollar company. [00:00:00] Naveen Jain Aims to Cure Chronic Illness [00:06:48] Viome's Gut Intelligence Test [00:11:30] Disrupting Big Pharma with Diet [00:18:21] One Man's Food is Another Man's Poison [00:27:06] Moon Express to Harvest Rare Resources [00:33:22] How to Create a Billion Dollar Company

From setting up a vanity e-mail to utilizing artificial intelligence for your next digital ad campaign, our experts share a quick guide to staying on top in the digital age. Zeta Global Co-founder and CEO, David Steinberg, explains how machine learning is taking digital marketing to the next level by culling through vast amounts of disparate data to create hyper-targeted advertising campaigns. Then, small business technologist and the voice of the "Expand with Tech" podcast, Melanie Gass, shares three tips for small businesses looking to connect with consumers online. Closing out the episode, CreativeLive Founder and CEO, Chase Jarvis, discusses the advantages of pursuing a higher education to obtain a more meaningful occupation. [00:00:00] 'Big Data' Explained in a Nut Shell [00:05:30] Machine Learning vs. Artificial Intelligence [00:11:30] Next Level Marketing with Machine Learning [00:18:21] Breaking Tech-phobia Barriers [00:26:49] Quick Guide to Adopting New Tech Tools [00:33:21] Find Your Passion through Experimentation  

Facebook advertising levels the playing field for all businesses, big and small. Marketers can spend less cash while getting their messaging in front of qualified consumers, explains Brian Meert, CEO of AdvertiseMint and author of The Complete Guide to Facebook Advertising. Find out how to craft the ultimate social media campaign with Brian's 'Three E's of Advertising', learn helpful terminology, and discover tools like the Relevance Score and Pixel. [00:00:00] Facebook Advertising for Baby Boomers [00:05:40] Start Investing in Facebook Advertising [00:11:30] Facebook Watch Takes on Streaming Kings [00:18:21] Exploring the 3 E's of Online Advertising [00:27:14] Facebook Insights Explained [00:33:21] 5 Simple Tips to Captivate Consumers

The anonymity of the internet creates an emotional distance between users which can lead to horrific instances of bullying. You may recall the unsettling story of a 2007 Connecticut hate crime gone viral involving threatening voicemails, a politician's son, and a young Candace Owens. When Candace was in high school, she was the target of malicious 'prank' calls wherein four young men left racist and violent voicemails on her personal cellphone - one of the callers was the 14-year-old son of Gov. Dannel Malloy, quickly making the incident national news. Today, Candace is a popular YouTube personality and political commentator going by the moniker, Red Pill Black. Candace opens up about becoming the inadvertent face of racial bullying, the mainstream media fallout surrounding her court case, and how she managed to build her brand in the face of adversity. Changing gears, Chase Jarvis of CreativeLive helps you overcome stage fright when approaching new clients - Listen now. [00:00:00] Candace Owens: A Bullying Case Gone Viral [00:05:50] Unforeseen Challenges of ‘Connected’ Society [00:11:30] TEDx Talk: "The Truth About Your Activism" [00:18:21] Political Q & A with Candace Owens [00:26:38] How to Find Beauty During Struggle [00:33:22] Getting Comfortable with Your Clients

Are you constantly on the move or doing business on a global scale? We focus on telecommunication services and flexible workplaces that make business-on-the-go a breeze. Ultra Mobile Founder and CEO, David Glickman, explains how you can avoid costly international text and data surcharges. Then, Marcus Moufarrige, COO of Servcorp, discusses flexible workplace options for entrepreneurs - Learn more. [00:00:00] Call/Text Internationally without Breaking the Bank [00:05:39] Designed with Explosive Growth in Mind [00:11:31] Be Fearless. Be Your Own Boss! [00:18:21] Premium, Flexible Workspaces by Servcorp [00:26:17] Find the Perfect Location for Your Business [00:33:22] Celebrate the Fearless Spirit of Entrepreneurs

Whether you’re tackling reputation management, solving a precarious PR quandary, or navigating an intense business negotiation, learn how you can manage every crisis like a pro. Founder and CEO of MWW PR, Michael Kempner, gives us a lesson in public relations and the power of emotion. Then, CEO of The Black Swan Group and author of national best-seller, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended on It, Chris Voss, reveals FBI-tested strategies to become more persuasive in high-pressure negotiations. Chase Jarvis, Founder and CEO of CreativeLive, ends the hour with advice on how to become a social media influencer. [00:00:00] Captivate Consumers with Authenticity [00:07:01] How to Stay Nimble in a Down Economy [00:11:30] Strategies to Become an Informed Seller [00:18:21] FBI Negotiation Tactics for Business [00:26:35] Open the Truth-telling Floodgates [00:33:26] Become an Influencer and Get Paid

In this busy world of wheeling and dealing, it is important to know that our connections are genuine. As entrepreneurs, it is easy to get caught up in our own vision and forget the importance of delivering for consumers.  We can achieve greater success if our transactions are heartfelt and not just about making the sale. Guest Host, Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, takes us on a journey in the world of business connections. He interviews Wade Foster, CEO of Zapier, who shares his technique for building excellent interpersonal connections with his remote employees. Then, Author Michael Gelb gives us tips on connecting before problem solving in order to create a more meaningful business relationship. Next, we explore finding success through connecting to what customers love, with Shira Berk, Founder of Goodie Girl Cookies. Lastly, Justin Klosky, Founder of O.C.D. Experience, tells us that we can find endless possibilities in a beautiful connection. [00:00:00] Find a Way to Build Authentic Human Connection [00:05:49] Genuine Connections Before Problem Solving [00:11:31] Quality Connections in Everyday Interactions [00:18:21] Relationships Drive Successful Businesses [00:20:13] Let Customers Fall in Love with Your Vision [00:33:22] The Beauty of Connections is About Possibilities

The beauty of entrepreneurship is that we are all figuring it out together; no one is perfect and everyone is a rookie at least once in their career. Always ready to embrace a new challenge, Entrepreneur Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Jason Feifer, steps up to the mic to host his first-ever radio program. We'll discuss earnest first attempts, failures, and origin stories of top companies with Justin Klosky of O.C.D. Experience and SeriesFest, Joelle Mertzel of Butterie, Mario Armstrong of Never Settle Show, and Kristen Tomlan of DŌ. [00:00:00] Attention Rookies: Check Your Ego at the Door! [00:05:53] Justin Klosky: Actor Turned Entrepreneur [00:11:30] Do-it-Yourself Research and Development [00:18:21] Reassess for Success: Turn 'No' into 'Yes!' [00:25:55] Mario Armstrong's Life-changing Rejection [00:33:21] DŌ Deals with Insane Demand

Founder and CEO of The Trade Desk, Jeff Green, breaks down the purchase funnel, look-alike modeling, and targeted advertising. You can't afford to miss this episode! [00:00:00] Advertising in a Data-Driven Wonderland [00:06:23] Purchase Funnel 101: The Customer Journey [00:11:30] Design and Data Converge in Web Advertising [00:18:21] Passing the Torch to the Next Generation [00:27:11] Look-Alike Modeling and Target Marketing [00:33:22] Create Scalable, Personalized Ads

Before he was hobnobbing with the rich and famous, Steve Sims, worked as a humble doorman in Hong Kong. The modest Bluefish founder reveals his secret strategy to unlocking impossible opportunities and luxe experiences in his new book, Bluefishing. Then, Tali Sharot, Ph.D of the Affective Brain Lab at University College London, explains how to increase workplace motivation as we explore the enlightening discoveries chronicled in her latest work, The Influential Mind. Chase Jarvis of CreativeLive ends the show with a lesson on corporate storytelling (ie: advertising). Discover more. [00:00:00] Extra-ordinary: Bluefish Founder Steve Sims [00:06:28] How to Accomplish Anything (Seriously, Anything) [00:11:31] E-mail is Dead. Vampires are Real. [00:18:22] Exploring the 'Optimism Bias' with Dr. Tali Sharot [00:26:38] Manage Your Mental State, Improve Morale [00:33:22] Communicating Your Corporate Story

How can your business become more agile? Amanda Setili, President of Setili & Associates and author of Fearless Growth, offers seven strategies to courageously adapt to market changes. Then, we get a lesson in mindfulness and living with intention from the Founder and President of Nation Leadership and author of Made for Amazing, Mark Nation. Learn how you can optimize your thinking, communicate more effectively, and spur rapid growth. [00:00:00] Exploring Growth Strategies with Amanda Setili [00:05:49] Collaborate and Get Cozy with Uncertainty [00:11:30] Connect Your Ecosystem for Rapid Change [00:18:21] Find a Career that Resonates with Your Soul [00:26:39] Listening to Intuition, Leading with Purpose [00:33:22] Learning How to Focus from the Inside, Out

Want to be an industry leader in the internet age? Aaron Shapiro, Founder and CEO of Huge, explains how their user-first philosophy and edgy corporate culture are transforming preeminent brands by re-imagining the digital customer experience. Then, 4-time Olympian and Founder of Worth Winning, Lauryn Williams, offers practical financial planning advice. Closing out the episode, CreativeLive Founder and CEO, Chase Jarvis, discusses the advantages of pursuing a higher education. [00:00:00] Evolving Your Business in a Digital Economy [00:04:59] Discover the Scrappy Origin Story of Huge [00:11:30] Adopting a Customer-First Philosophy [00:18:21] Financial Planning Services for Millennials [00:27:40] Jump into Business, Bring a Parachute [00:33:22] Find Your Passion through Experimentation

Mark Kohler dispenses critical advice for small corporations and LLCs; learn how forming a Board of Directors/Advisors can protect your assets and save you money on taxes. Then, the "Mentor to Mentors", David Corbin, teaches a master class on becoming a prosperous, healthy, illuminated, and unencumbered entrepreneur. [00:00:00] Safeguard Your Small Corporation Today [00:05:40] Overlooked Tax Write-Offs: Travel Deductions [00:11:30] Don't Waste Energy Staying in Denial [00:18:21] Guilty of First Degree BrandSlaughter [00:25:50] How to Stimulate Positive Consumer Buzz [00:33:22] Be Healthy, Be Serious, Get Naked

Need to hire new talent? In this episode of Entrepreneur Radio, we highlight two significantly underutilized groups in the job market, Millennials and veterans. Entrepreneur Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Jason Feifer, and Founder and CEO of Operation Military Family Cares, Mike Schindler, explain how the fresh perspectives of these highly adaptable employees can help your business level up. Plus, Chase Jarvis, Founder and CEO of CreativeLive, reveals the cure for 'impostor syndrome'. [00:00:00] Start Using Your Time More Effectively [00:04:54] Inexperienced and Fearless: Power of Youth [00:11:30] Do your customers feel the love? [00:18:21] Changing the Public Perception of Veterans [00:27:24] 'Mission Focused' Veterans in Corporate America [00:33:22] Start Your Journey, No Permission Required

Are great leaders born or does it take a lifetime of experience to expertly manage the masses? Both! Knowledge Kinetics CEO and author of Awakening a Leader’s Soul, Gaurav Bhalla, Ph.D., explains how to tap into your innate business acuity. Then, Order of Man Founder, Ryan Michler, encourages listeners to join The Iron Council, a brotherhood designed to help men achieve their best selves. Learn more. [00:00:00] Shifting the Leadership Paradigm with Dr. Bhalla [00:05:17] Poetry Awakens Leaders, Inspires Innovation [00:11:30] The Rocky Road to a Better Self [00:18:21] Order of Man Cultivates Community [00:26:42] Attaining Sovereignty via The Iron Council [00:33:22] Taking Dominion Over Your Destiny

Are you searching for more podcasts to entertain and inspire you? Entrepreneur Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Jason Feifer, give us details on his two podcasts, Problem Solvers and Pessimists Archive. Then, Gfycat Co-founder & CEO, Richard Rabbat, reveals why your content creation team should invest in making GIFs. Chase Jarvis of CreativeLive closes out the episode with a lesson on battling burnout. [00:00:00] Captivating Content on Entrepreneur  Network [00:05:48] Entrepreneur = Problem Solver [00:11:30] Easing Growing Pains When Scaling a Business [00:18:21] Is your attention span getting shorter? [00:27:41] Quick and Easy GIF Creation with Gfycat [00:33:22] Extinguishing Burnout with Chase Jarvis

Matt Scanlan, Co-founder and CEO of Naadam Cashmere, takes us on his wild journey from an unemployed tourist sitting in dive bar to the head-honcho of a multimillion dollar company. Don't miss this harrowing tale filled with goat milk vodka cocktails, motorcycle rides, and a bold business plan set on the dusty stage of the Gobi Desert. [00:00:00] Millennials Discover Multimillion Dollar Venture [00:06:01] Stranded in the Gobi Desert without a Plan [00:11:30] Goat's Milk Vodka and the Kindness of Strangers [00:18:20] Raising Raw Materials Costs to Lower Bottom Line [00:26:37] Matt Scanlan Says, Don't Fake it ‘til You Make It [00:33:21] Coming Soon for Naadam Cashmere

Is your intellectual property protected against copycats? Bobby Klinck, Founder of Klinck LLC, offers an expert guide to safeguarding your most valuable asset, IP. Then, MISSION: Milpreneur Founder, Jen Griswold, explains why members of the military and their spouses make ideal entrepreneurs. Closing out the episode, Chase Jarvis of CreativeLive shares how to integrate creativity into your rigorous schedule. [00:00:00] Alan Taylor's Biggest Business Blunder [00:05:01] Composing Contracts to Prevent Litigation [00:11:30] Selecting Brand Names for Success [00:18:21] Military Spouses Facing Underemployment [00:26:44] Preserving Your Legacy Through Business [00:33:22] Creativity: The Daily Ritual You Need

Serial entrepreneur, angel investor, philanthropist, author, and CEO of Bizzultz, May McCarthy, explains how intuition will help you achieve financial freedom. Plus, we bust five common myths surrounding entrepreneurship and get the inside scoop on May's new book, The Path to Wealth: Seven Spiritual Steps for Financial Abundance. [00:00:00] Busting Common Entrepreneurship Myths [00:05:45] If You Build It, They May Not Come [00:11:30] Creating Connections & Time Management [00:18:21] Visualizing Success with Positive Projections [00:27:17] 'Chief Spiritual Officer' Illuminates Possibilities [00:33:18] May's Daily Guide to Achieving Goals

This week we sit down with two disruptive thinkers, CreativeLive's Chase Jarvis and Ryan Harms of Union Wine Company. Chase calls for fundamental change in the formal education system to keep up with the information age. Ryan explains how contemporary packaging lead to an explosive surge in sales. Are you ready to shift your perspective and unlock new possibilities? Learn how. [00:00:00] Be Like a Millennial, Learn Something New [00:05:40] Combining Your Work Hustle and Home Life [00:11:30] Dynamic Education in the Information Age [00:18:21] Union Wine Company Embraces New Packaging [00:27:04] Finding Clarity During Extreme Growth [00:33:21] Mitigating Risk & Making Critical Judgment Calls

Ajax Union's CEO, Joe Apfelbaum, is on a mission to inspire and motivate you to take your business to the next level. Find out how you can create an effective marketing funnel, develop a healthy work/life balance, use positive language to alter your state of mind and more. [00:00:00] How to Focus on Life and Business Priorities [00:05:33] Discover Your Seven-Figure Breakthrough [00:11:30] Positive Language Alters Your State of Mind [00:18:21] Reach Ideal Customers with Marketing Funnel [00:25:29] Educating Your Dream Clients and Employees [00:33:22] E.A.R. = False Evidence, Appears Real

How sharp are your networking skills? Dr. Ivan Misner, Ph.D., author of Avoiding the Networking Disconnect and Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at BNI, explains how to build meaningful professional connections to boost sales. Then, Dropel Fabrics CEO, Sim Gulati, shares what it takes to innovate in one of the world’s oldest industries, textiles. Rounding out the hour, Co-founder and CEO of CreativeLive, Chase Jarvis, inspires us to pursue a passion-fueled career path - Listen now. [00:00:00] ‘Networking Disconnect’ Responsible for Flat Sales [00:04:50] Don’t Fall Victim to Ultimate Sales-Killer [00:11:31] Avoid Premature Sales Solicitation  [00:18:21] Invaluable Lessons from Leading Networking Guru [00:26:16] Dropel Fabrics Transforms Fashion Industry [00:33:21] It's Never Too Late to Make a Change

Can you imagine leaving your home, risking it all for the promise of a better life in a new country? It's no accident that immigrants represent a significant percentage of new businesses in the U.S. They're eager to build their own version of the American dream. Founder and Chairman of Buffini & Company and author of The Emigrant Edge: How to Make it Big in America, Brian Buffini, shares seven core characteristics that successful immigrants have in common. Learn how you can apply these traits to achieve prosperity. [00:00:00] American Dream Instills Entrepreneurial Edge [00:05:57] Gratitude vs. Entitlement Breeds Success [00:11:30] Personal Growth: Develop Your Most Valuable Asset [00:18:20] The Law of Harvest, Reap what You Sow [00:26:47] Achieve Long-term Wealth with Compound Interest [00:33:21] Know Your History, Shape Your Future

You've made a splash in your industry and the sales are rolling in - Don't think for a second that your obstacles are over. Success comes with its own unique set of struggles. We learn how to develop a winning mindset, cultivate a healthy home life, hone in on our target market with online advertising, and manage explosive growth with SunFrog's Josh Kent, Tom Bilyeu of Impact Theory, and CreativeLive's Chase Jarvis. [00:00:00] Surviving and Managing Explosive Growth [00:05:40] Getting Started with Online Sales [00:11:30] Facebook Advertising Master Class [00:18:20] Achieving Excellence: Mind, Body, and Soul [00:26:47] Effective Tactics to Build Confidence [00:33:21] Finding the Ever-elusive, Work/Life Balance

An entrepreneur is born when someone silences their self-doubt and realizes that with enough dedication, they can move mountains. Hall of Fame professional speaker and New York Times best-selling author, Dan Clark, has rewritten the rules of leadership in his new book, The Art of Significance: Achieving the Level Beyond Success. Dan shares his journey from footballer to internationally acclaimed motivational speaker. [00:00:00] Transformation through Intelligent Networking [00:05:19] Welcome Adversity, Achieve Significance [00:11:30] Finding Your Creative Space [00:18:21] Trust Your Abilities, Just Say No to Self-Doubt [00:25:51] It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know [00:33:22] These Common Beliefs are Holding You Back

Break the mold – It wasn’t built for you, anyway! Don't settle for ordinary when you have the potential to be world class. In this episode we're learning how to escape the comfort zone, give back to our communities, and hone in on a signature style with the host of Resist Average Academy, Tommy Baker, founder of Ramsay Mulholland Events, Rachel Lee Coppola, and founder and CEO of CreativeLive, Chase Jarvis. [00:00:00] Breaking Basic: Free Yourself from Average [00:05:55] Fight Paralysis by Analysis, Take Action Now [00:11:30] Define Your 'Why', Live with Purpose [00:18:20] Transformative Advice from Living Rock God [00:26:00] Music, Money, and Making a Difference [00:33:21] No Copycats Allowed! Celebrate Signature Style

It’s necessary that we understand how to build a company that will endure - Why not gain those skills from a young age? Starting our kids out early with excellent business skills can help shape their future. We chat with JJ Ramberg, Founder of the Goodshop, about her new book The Startup Club, a business skills book for children. Plus, JJ fills us in on how to create a business rooted in passion and conquer common business challenges. Once you have the base skills, it is important to know how to sustain your company. Stephen Van Deventer, CEO of PreveCeutical Medical, Inc., talks to us about how he took he built a dream team united around his vision. [00:00:00] Shopping Meets Social Responsibility [00:06:17] Startup Club:Business Inspiration for Youth [00:11:30] Encouraging Business Investors That You Trust [00:18:21] Constructing Your Super Team [00:26:51] Transforming Healthcare & Saving Lives [00:33:21] Believe in Something, Embrace Transparency

Do you really know what you want in life? Often times we get in the way of running our own business successfully because we haven’t been truly honest with ourselves. Paul David Walker, author of Invent Your Future, discusses some easy steps on creating a stronger organization. Bruce Mittman, President and CEO of Mittcom, explains how to find the right media outlets for your business. He also explains why Subaru’s marketing department is a step above the rest. We end the hour with CreativeLive’s Chase Jarvis who touches on what it means to be an influencer, and how to transition from school to getting paid. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Tune in now. [00:00:00] Stimulate Insight and Acton, Not Fights [00:05:55] Teamwork Makes the Dream Work [00:11:32] Manage ‘Tribal Warfare’ by Looking Inward [00:18:24] Most Beneficial Media Outlets for Your Business [00:26:25] Subaru Marketing Earns Decade of Record Sales [00:33:26] Chase Jarvis: Be an Influencer, Get Paid

Walk the Ledge, Spark Curiosity, and Unlock Your Potential: Entrepreneurs are not born overnight, in fact, for some people their potential is hidden deep within and must be dug out. We begin the show discussing how to find a clear path to entrepreneurship with Dr. Diane Hamilton, Author of “Cracking the Curiosity Code: The Key to Unlocking Human Potential”, Host of "Take the Lead", and Founder and CEO of Tonerra. Dr. Hamilton explains how she came to explore the path of curiosity and why it is so important for her to amplify this message. She shares the four factors that hinder people from finding their passion and explains how the Curiosity Code Index training can help not only the individual, but entire companies as well. Next, we chat with Lil Roberts, Co-Founder of Xendoo, who gives us some tips and tricks for the beginning entrepreneur. Dubbing herself a 'ledge walker', Lil prides herself on embracing an adventurous lifestyle and an innate ability to take calculated risks. Bringing her personal life philosophy into her career, Lil coaches business leaders during their journey through disruption. Whether you're revamping your accounting practices, hiring top talent, searching for a mentor, or just trying to minimize stress, Lil divulges expert advice to help small companies succeed. It’s time to release your fears, take control of your life, and start a career you're truly passionate about - tune in now! [00:00:00] "Cracking the Curiosity Code" by Dr. Hamilton [00:05:24] Four Factors to Unlocking Human Potential [00:11:30] Curiosity Code Index Boosts EQ [00:18:21] Lil Roberts and the Life of a 'Ledge Walker' [00:26:23] Top Hacks to Disrupt Your Industry [00:33:21] Eliminate Stress, Prepare for Success