Entrepreneur Motivation Podcast

You have the power to control your reactions and emotions - EMP116

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I want to share how you have the power to control your reactions and emotions.  You can't always control what happens to you, but you can cont...

Become obsessed - EMP115

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

No matter what it is that you do in life, if you want to really succeed and be the very best, you must be OBSESSED.  Every person who has ever made a...

Omnipresence in marketing 2020 - EMP114

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, I discuss omnipresence in marketing, which continues to be important as 2020 approaches.   I also cover some tips I learned ...

Looking back at 2019 - EMP113

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, I reflect on my progress and challenges in 2019. I've grown so much in some areas but not as quickly as others.  I've sharpen...

Eliminate self-doubt and fear with Tamara White - EMP112

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tamara White and I talk about eliminating self-doubt and fear.  Self-doubt and fear is a vicious cycle. As you doubt yourself, fear ...

Tell your story with Jilliane Yawney - EMP111

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jilliane Yawney talks about the power of story. Her passion is storytelling, and she helps clients find their voice and make an impac...

Put your best sentence forward with Dr. Cindy Childress - EMP110

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Cindy is a ghostwriter and book editor for coaches and consultants that go on to achieve bestseller status, book TEDx Talks, build coaching busine...

The Truth Will Set You Free with Dr. Seku Gathers - EMP109

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Seku Gathers and I talk about his journey into entrepreneurship, as well as a few ventures he is currently up to.  He is the hos...

Startup to corporate, then back to startup with Safir Ali - EMP108

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, my buddy Safir Ali shares his story of successfully selling a small startup in college.  Unsure of what to do next, he took up a co...

Create your frequency with Ali Haseeb and Shawn Virani - EMP107

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ali Haseeb and Shawn Virani talk about what creating your frequency means and how to do it on today's episode.  They are finalizing a book that be an...

The realities and struggles of entrepreneurship with Schuyler Diehm - EMP106

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Schuyler Diehm and I open up about the struggles and realities of entrepreneurship in this episode.  A lot of people just highlight the good stuff o...

Hitting 6 figures at 19 with Conor Watkins - EMP105

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Watkins stumbled into real estate after realizing he liked sales from a job at Best Buy.  A year later, he was on track to hit 6 figures at th...

Improving self-confidence with Ben Naumann - EMP104

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Ben Naumann and I talk about self-confidence and tips to improve it, even when things are difficult.  Self-confidence is one of ...

Overcoming adversity and doing whatever it takes with Ben Naumann and Conor Watkins - EMP103

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are doing things a little bit differently. I'm joined by Ben Naumann and Conor Watkins, two friends who have been in real estate for sev...

Why Hamza Ali left Dubai to pursue commercial real estate in the USA - EMP102

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hamza Ali moved from Dubai to the USA to pursue new opportunities. In 4 years, he successfully supervised, built, and sold a commercial asset in the K...

Stop playing small - EMP101

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is about how we need to stop playing small. When you ask yourself questions like "am I qualified to do this" or "is this possible,...

Protect your ideas and intellectual property with Leela Madan - EMP100

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Patent and Trademark Attorney, Leela Madan joins me. She shares her story as a growing business owner, as well as lots of valuable kn...

Growing a company through referrals, making passive income from storage, and more with Joseph Woodbury, CEO of Neighbor.com - EMP099

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Joseph Woodbury, the CEO of Neighbor.com , joins me to share his story of growing a VC-backed company.  They've seen the biggest gr...

The Law of Deservedness with Dr. Patrick Wanis - EMP098

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Patrick Wanis talks about the Law of Deservedness and how we can hold ourselves back by thinking we don't deserve something in ou...

YOU can impact the world - EMP097

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Believe it or not, you can positively impact the world in huge ways!  "To the world, you may be one person. To one person, you may be the world."  ...

Why Ginni Saraswati loves podcasting so much - EMP096

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ginni Saraswati shares why she loves podcasting so much.  We talk about how podcasting is quickly becoming people's preferred metho...

Empowering Underdogs with Zachary Babcock - EMP095

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is incredibly inspiring. Zachary Babcock grew up as a bit of a "knucklehead" and ended up mixing in with the wrong crowd.  He ended ...

How to sell something that seems too good to be true with Chris Burres - EMP094

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Chris Burres shares how sometimes you "fall into" a business model that looks quite a bit different than your original busines...

Neuromarketing and Design with Owais Qureshi - EMP093

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode features Owais Qureshi, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Cue, a creative branding agency based in Houston, Texas.  We talk ...

Be grateful for everything - EMP092

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is on gratitude. Be grateful for everything!  I've heard a phrase "Proud but never satisfied." I love that, because it shows you ca...

Tips to improve your presentation and communication skills - EMP091

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share a few key tips to improve your communication and presentation skills.  Perhaps the most important thing you can do is use t...

One Life, No Regrets (Gary Vaynerchuck) - EMP090

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode talks about an amazing video on Gary Vaynerchuck's YouTube channel. It is his most viewed video, published just 3 years ago, which has...

The 80/20 Rule - EMP089

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 Rule, states that 20% of something accounts for 80% of the results.  This is a rule of thumb across various categ...

Are you ready to be your own boss with Henry Lopez - EMP088

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you really ready to become your own boss? In this interview, Henry Lopez joins me to share his wisdom from over 34 years of experience across mult...

Chris Bello on the Early Risers Podcast - EMP087

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am sharing an interview featuring yours truly on the Early Risers Podcast. Schuyler Diehm runs that show and has become a good friend of mine ...

You might be closer to success than you think - EMP086

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Often times, we put in so much hard work and effort into goals and quit in frustration when we don't see the needle move.  What we need to realize i...

Achieving wealth, success, and significance with Dan Lok - EMP085

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest needs no introduction. He is the one and only King of High Ticket Sales, Dan Lok.  In this episode, Dan shares: His background and st...

How to maintain (or increase) your hunger - EMP084

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hunger is one of those things that you can't learn at school. It's that drive and that desire to succeed, to push past those normal levels of effort t...

We need to get better at disconnecting and resetting - EMP083

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Life can get busy. We want to go, go, go, and many successful entrepreneurs preach that we should hustle 24/7/365.  I'm of the belief that down time ...

How to find your passion - EMP082

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is brought to you from my Hotel bathroom in Bali, Indonesia!  In this episode, I talk about how to find your passion. The test is id...

5 Networking Tips to Work a Room Like the Elite - EMP081

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Networking is a huge part of building valuable connections and potential partnerships.  In this episode, I cover 5 Networking Tips to Work a Room Lik...

Impostor Syndrome (Do you feel like a fake?) - EMP080

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about Impostor Syndrome. Do you have times where you feel like you're a fake? Times when you doubt yourself and wonder if you're capab...

How Andres Pira went from homeless at 20 to $1.8 billion empire by 35 - EMP079

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Andres Pira is the founder of 20+ companies, including gyms, law offices, gas stations, coffee shops and a property portfolio. He went from homeless a...

Exploring self-awareness and individuality with Farhid Azari - EMP078

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode features an interview with my friend, Farhid Azari. He is up to several entrepreneurial ventures, including Poseidon Pressure Washing ...

Arete Syndicate Live: Key Takeaways - EMP077

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode covers the 20 pages of notes I took at the Arete Syndicate Live this past weekend in St. Louis, Missouri.  This is easily over $1,00...

Content is king: what it means and why it's important - EMP076

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Content is king! We hear this phrase all the time, but what exactly does it mean? It means that you should focus on putting out quality content freque...

Improving your communication skills - EMP075

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Communication is extremely important to making sure you message is conveyed clearly and effectively. Whether you want to make a Facebook video ad or d...

How to face and conquer your fears - EMP074

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fear is something that we instinctively have. Back in the day, it helped us avoid life threatening situations.  Today, we fear things that are usual...

The power of masterminds - EMP073

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Napoleon Hill writes about the mastermind group principle as the "coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a defini...

Become an Early Riser with Schuyler Diehm - EMP072

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episodes features an interview with Schuyler Diehm of the Early Risers Movement.  Schuyler's story and background sounds eerily similar to mi...

Commitment: Do what you say you will do - EMP071

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Commitment is an important trait to have. When you say you will do something, do you stand by your word? Or do you fall prey to excuses? When you comm...

You only live once - EMP070

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You only live once. As overused as this phrase is, it's absolutely true. Too many people let the fear of failing or the unknown stop them from pursuin...

Done is better than perfect - EMP069

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Perfect is impossible... trying to achieve perfect on anything can leave us frustrated or worse, afraid to start. It's important to remember to take m...

Optimize your time - EMP068

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Time is truly our most valuable and limited resource. When we learn to optimize our time and "scale ourselves" by doing things like delegating or outs...

Sales funnels: what are they and why are they important? - EMP067

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A marketing or sales funnel is a series of landing pages strung together with an end goal in mind: to get the user to take specific action (such as en...

My Morning Routine (The Miracle Morning) - EMP066

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I read this amazing book called The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. It's one of those books where I can say it's truly changed my life (because every da...

Go all in on your passion with Ricky Watson - EMP065

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features an interview with a buddy I know from high school, Ricky Watson, and his company, Product of Society. Ricky talks about going AL...

The importance of data with Grant Nichols - EMP064

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Data is very important in any business or endeavor. It's great to follow your gut instinct, but at the end of the day, I want to see numbers. Today's ...

Set and Achieve your 2019 Goals with 1 simple step - EMP063

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If there was just 1 step needed to conquer 2019 goals, it would be to TRACK THEM.  This is assuming you already have goals set... if not, take a step...

The power of messenger bots and why your business needs them with Robert Charles - EMP062

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Charles is an entrepreneur based in Houston, TX. He tells his story about pursuing a career as a police officer but quickly realizing that it w...

How to be happy - EMP061

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you happy? Not just right now in this moment. I want to know, when you think about it seriously, are you honestly happy with your overall life? To...

Affirmations: What they are and why you should practice them - EMP060

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Affirmations are positive statements that describe a desired situation or outcome. I'll be honest... I heard of affirmations a few years ago and thoug...

Get inspired with this 1 hack - EMP059

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There's this really cool hack I discovered a few weeks ago that I want to share with you. Basically, you search for entrepreneurs or leaders in your a...

Stop brainstorming. Stop Planning. Start Doing. - EMP058

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for those who tend to have a tough time taking action… my guess is that there are many of you listening right now who like to listen...

Navigating politics with tact - EMP057

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

People come from different backgrounds, beliefs, and communication styles. We aren't always going to agree with everything others say.  Navigating p...

How to grow your network of like-minded individuals - EMP056

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How can you grow your network of like-minded individuals? After you've defined what you want to do and what your field of interest is, you'll want to ...

Where to begin: tips for new or aspiring entrepreneurs - EMP055

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to share some tips for new or aspiring entrepreneurs. I also dive into my own story so that you can avoid spinning your wheels or going d...

Instant versus delayed gratification - EMP054

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's world, we want everything right away. As a millennial, I'm very guilty of this. I hate waiting for things, I'm impatient, I want everything...

When you say you're going to do something, do it! - EMP053

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about how when you say you're going to do something, you need to do it. I'm not sure when I started to be like this, but now when...

Stop saying the phrase "could have done" - EMP052

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about the phrase "could have done" and why I really hate hearing those three words in that order.  Instead of thinking "I could...

Interview with Kelly Roach - Motivational Speaker, Sales Trainer, and Business Growth Strategist - EMP051

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is an interview with Kelly Roach, a motivational speaker, sales trainer, and business growth strategist.  Kelly is a former NFL Chee...

Learning how to say no - EMP050

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to teach you how to say no politely. And how to know when to say no. You need to be a little selfish sometimes. It's great to help other...

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with - EMP049

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to talk about how you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. We've all heard this time and time again, bu...

Interview with Christopher Armstrong: Product Designer and Developer - EMP048

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Armstrong is originally from Houston, Texas, but now resides in California, where he works on creating and designing products. Here's what...

Never Settle - EMP047

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about staying hungry and refusing to settle. When things get hard, do you throw in the towel early? Or do you dig in and get the work done?...

Discovering Purpose: What's Your Why? - EMP046

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Purpose can change throughout our lives as different things become important to us at different stages. I want you to really think about what your pur...

Morning Routines of Successful People - EMP045

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about morning routines of successful people. Everybody has some sort of system for the most part when it comes to organizing thei...

Setting and Dissecting Huge Goals - EMP044

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to go through the exercise of setting and dissecting huge goals. There are different ways you can go about this, but I want to walk you t...

Interview with David Kelly, GM of KingSumo - EMP043

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Entrepreneur Motivation Podcast features our first guest interview with David Kelly, General Manager of a 7-figure SaaS startup, K...

Larry Page: Founder of Google and CEO of Alphabet - EMP042

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Page co-founded Google with Sergey Brin in September of 1998. Now, in 2018, I wouldn't be surprised if 9 out of 10 people had Google as their de...

Larry Ellison: Founder and CTO of Oracle - EMP041

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For any listeners that work at big corporations, chances are you have heard of Oracle. The company specializes in developing and marketing database so...

Michael Dell: Founder and CEO of Dell - EMP040

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Dell was born in 1965 in Houston, Texas. He was very inquisitive from a young age.He purchased his first calculator at 7 and at age 15, he go...

Brian Chesky: Co-Founder and CEO of Airbnb - EMP039

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'll share the story of Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO, Brian Chesky. With a net worth of $3.8 billion at the age of 36, Brian might have a lesson o...

Mark Zuckerberg: Founder and CEO of Facebook - EMP038

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about someone everyone knows… Mark Zuckerberg. You'll be hard pressed to find anyone with access to a cell phone and internet that doe...

Jack Ma: Founder and Executive Chairman of Alibaba - EMP037

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Ma is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Alibaba, which is like the Amazon of China. He has a true rags to riches story. He encountered multip...

Tony Robbins: Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, Author, and More - EMP036

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about Tony Robbins. Many of us have read his books or listened to his videos, but how many of us know his story and how he got to ...

Jeff Bezos: Founder and CEO of Amazon - EMP035

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to share the story of Jeff Bezos, the Founder and CEO of Amazon. I'm extremely inspired by Jeff and his story. If you haven't seen the ol...

Elon Musk: CEO and Founder of SpaceX and Tesla - EMP034

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Let's learn a little more about Elon Musk, the Founder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, where he's pushing his teams to break past boundaries in various a...

Tony Hsieh: Founder and CEO of Zappos - EMP033

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Hsieh is the Founder and CEO of Zappos. He is 44 years old and has a net worth of $840 million. Interestingly, when Amazon acquired Zappos in 200...

The EntreLeadership Podcast (Ramsey Solutions) - EMP032

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode introduces you to the EntreLeadership podcast by Ramsey Solutions. I'll cover an episode that aired on April 30 and interviews Brian M...

Ed Mylett Show (Ed Mylett) - EMP031

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to introduce you to the Ed Mylett Show. This is a podcast series that was recently recommended to me by some new people in my network. I'...

Masters of Scale (Reid Hoffman) - EMP030

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I want to introduce you to Reid Hoffman's podcast, Masters of Scale. Reid covers how companies grow from 0 to a gazillion and tests theorie...

Open for Business (John Henry) - EMP029

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to introduce you to a podcast called Open for Business. In this episode, the host, John Henry, talks about a few founders and their busin...

Built to Sell (John Warrillow) - EMP028

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Built to Sell Radio is hosted by John Warrillow, author of the book Built to Sell, which you can buy here.  This is a great podcast that interviews e...

The MFCEO Project (Andy Frisella) - EMP027

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

To be completely honest, I didn't like the MFCEO Project at first when I gave it a shot. However, it has definitely grown on me and I look forward to ...

The Pitch (Josh Muccio) - EMP026

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are covering The Pitch hosted by Josh Muccio from Gimlet Media. This show covers real entrepreneurs pitching to real investors. It's like an ...

StartUp Podcast (Alex Blumberg) - EMP025

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

StartUp podcast is a podcast about starting a podcast… in later seasons, it begins to cover stories of other startups, their struggles, and more. Th...

Side-Hustle School (Chris Guillebeau) - EMP024

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Side-Hustle School posts an episode every single day. Today, April 2, is episode #457. I thought it would be cool to jot some notes down on that episo...

How I Built This (With Guy Raz) - EMP023

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How I Built This is by far one of my favorite podcasts I've stumbled on. Guy interviews various entrepreneurs and shares their stories. They aren't ju...

5 Productivity Hacks I Recommend - EMP022

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode covers 5 of my recommended Productivity Hacks. These simple steps have improved my productivity tenfold. I'm always able to stay produ...

Awaken the Giant Within - EMP021

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tony offers several lessons to a happier life. First, associate bad habits with pain and good ones with pleasure. Second, change the words you use to ...

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't - EMP020

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about Jim Collins' book, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don't. Collins has a huge task in this book of ident...

The Dip - EMP019

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The interesting thing about The Dip is that it goes against what many people advise. You often hear that you should "never quit," but that is not the ...

The Magic Of Thinking Big - EMP018

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Magic of Thinking Big is one of the first books I listened to on Audible when I started getting into this "mindset shift." I've got to credit my f...

Built To Sell - EMP017

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Built to Sell by John Warrillow teaches you how to build a business that is ready to sell. You would have never guessed, right? Whether you're just st...