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#407: The EntreLeadership Podcast 2020: A Year in Review

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. H...

#406: Why You Need a Mentor with Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone’s entrepreneurial journey is different, but super successful people tend to have had one thing in common: They had a mentor. Kevin Harringt...

#405: Chick-fil-A’s Competitive Advantage with David Salyers

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who would’ve thought a little fast-food restaurant serving chicken sandwiches would become a global, industry-leading powerhouse known for its custo...

#404: The 6 Types of Working Genius with Patrick Lencioni

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

#403: Stories That Scale with Casey Graham

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. T...

#402: 5 Questions for Better Decision-Making with Andy Stanley

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#401: Using Stories to Market Your Business with Amy Porterfield

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#400: How to Deal With Anxiety with Dr. John Delony

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been an unimaginable year: a pandemic, hurricanes, tornadoes, economic implosion, deaths, loss and lots of “new normals” to navigate. Espec...

#399: The Practice of Shipping Creative Work with Seth Godin

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most people wouldn’t consider HVAC companies, occupational therapists or construction contractors to be creatives. Seth Godin, bestselling author of...

#398: How to Build a Brand with Tim Newton

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#397: Why All Leaders Need an Assistant with Tricia Sciortino

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 va...

#396: How to Find Meaningful Work with Shawn Askinosie

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 pani...

#395: Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Leadership with Dr. Chip Dodd

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fear, anger and shame are generally NOT the emotions we get excited about using in our leadership toolkits (or in life). In fact, leaders are trained ...

#394: Defining Purpose, Vision and Mission with Ken Coleman

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been confused by the difference between purpose, vision and mission? A lot of business owners use these words interchangeably. But while...

#393: How Not to Build a Business with Jason McCarthy

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Between coming up with your initial business concept and building your company into what it is today, you probably had to wade through a good bit of l...

#392: Paths to Success From How I Built This with Guy Raz

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Author and podcast host Guy Raz has interviewed thousands of leaders. Between working on his new book, How I Built This, and his day-to-day role hosti...

#390: Why Does Your Business Exist? with Jimmy Mellado

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some days it's not easy to connect the dots between your day-to-day and what drove you to start your business in the first place. But a strong sense o...

#389: How to Coach Your Sales Team with Jeb Blount

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you started a business, odds are you know how to drive home a sale. But you can’t be the only one on the phones and running the business forever—...

#388: Determining Your One Thing with Gary Keller

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The average day of most entrepreneurs can feel like an endless to-do list—you know, the kind filled with a constant storm of emails, texts and meeti...

#387: How to Transition Team Members with Sarah Sloyan

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It can feel like you got dumped when a team member leaves. But the reality is, healthy things grow, and growing things change—including your busines...

#386: The Importance of Looking Upstream with Dan Heath

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If your average day at work is consumed with putting out fires and dealing with one emergency after the other, you’re on a very slippery slope. It’...

#385: Rediscovering the Joy of Work with Bruce Daisley

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a shocking statistic for you: The average person spends 90,000 hours of their lifetime at work.1 Even more surprising? Only 13% of people rep...

#384: The Toxicity of Ego with Jocko Willink

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If your idea of leadership is being the top dog, barking orders, micromanaging your team, and putting yourself first, retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink ...

#383: 6 Drivers of Business with Daniel Tardy and Sarah Sloyan

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably heard the alarming statistic that roughly 50% (yes, half!) of all small businesses fail within the first five years.1 Kind of takes ...

#382: How to Be a Vision-Driven Leader with Michael Hyatt

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The legendary Zig Ziglar once said, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” It’s a strategy that bestselling author Michael Hyatt w...

#381: Debt Is Never the Answer with Dave Ramsey

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While many people stubbornly subscribe to the you-have-to-borrow-money-to-make-money philosophy, Dave Ramsey knows that idea is just a bold-faced lie....

#380: Engaging With the Marketplace with Chris Ruder

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 2008, Spikeball founder and CEO Chris Ruder set out to create the next great American sport. But unfortunately, after a sizeable ad spend, Chris di...

#379: The Key to Lasting Success with Sam Walker

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many sports teams throughout history have boasted a roster of all stars and scored a few titles. But only an elite handful have achieved true, lasting...

#378: 6 Drivers of Business Success with Chris Hogan

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you become the kind of leader that is always driving their business forward? Well, the first step is to never stop growing. Ramsey Solutions’...

The Power of Asking for Help

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

Hit Reset and Anchor Yourself to a Daily Method of Operation

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

Now is the Time to Upgrade Your Team, Training, and Talent

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

How to Become a Great Place to Work

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

#377: Leading Through Ambiguity with Jeni Britton Bauer

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If the COVID-19 global pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that navigating uncertainty and so many unknowns can be extremely challenging. And for ...

Helping Mom Get Ownership of the Business

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on th...

Employees Not Coming to Work and Giving Back the PPP Loan

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on th...

Transitioning Ownership of the Family Business

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on th...

The Marketplace is Looking Optimistic

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on th...

#376: Keeping Your Dream Alive with Drew Holcomb

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As many an entrepreneur will tell you, what originally starts as a dream opportunity can all too often turn into a never-ending nightmare. But Drew Ho...

Don't Take the PPP Loan!

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on th...

Should My Parents Close or Sell the Family Business?

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on th...

Advice on Accepting Credit Cards and Buying a Truck

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on th...

Heat and Pressure Lead to Transformation

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on th...

#375: Operating with Mission Focus with Evan Hafer

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Black Rifle Coffee Company founder Evan Hafer says building a successful business over the past six years has been the most difficult thing he has eve...

FEAR NOT—One of Our Core Values

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey and Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COV...

Should I Close the Doors of My Business Permanently?

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey and Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COV...

How to Tackle Debt on My Businesses

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey and Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COV...

Business Owners Are Facing Unique Challenges

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey and Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COV...

#374: The Secret of My Success with John C. Maxwell

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bestselling author John C. Maxwell may be best known as a leadership expert, but there’s another topic he’s even more passionate about: personal d...

Balance Quantity AND Quality ― You Cannot Choose Just One

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

What It Means To Be "Coachable"

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

Align on the Objective, Negotiate on the Nuance

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

How to Hire and Scale For Growth Without Sacrificing Culture

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

#373: Learn How To Lead In A Crisis with Ken Coleman

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When disruption makes its way through the marketplace, fear quickly follows. And that has certainly been true throughout the unfolding of the coronavi...

You Need Good Advice, But...

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

"My Business Partners Are My Parents"

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on th...

Business Owner "Wants To Go Back To Work"

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on th...

How Do I Deal with Business Restrictions During This Crisis?

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

#372: Going All Out in Your Business with Paul Steele

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Triple 8 Management Partner Paul Steele says he’s always been an entrepreneur but is quick to admit that it kind of happened by accident. Diagnosed ...

Pick Up the Pieces of Your Business and Get Creative

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

Are You Carrying Around Armor Like This Business Owner?

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

In the Trenches with a Small Business Owner in Construction

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

Unexpected Challenges and Unknown Outcomes Are NOT Unprecedented

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVID-19, bonus epi...

#371: Staying Unified As You Grow with Steve Atkinson

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With 1.8 million subscribers and over 100 million views since its inception, BibleProject—one of the most popular Bible-based channels on YouTube—...

This is an Opportunity to Delegate

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Herb Jenkins respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, CO...

"Should I Take the PPP Loan?"

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on th...

Businesses Need to Focus on Things They Can Control

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on th...

#370: The Cost of Leadership with John Eldredge

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you think leadership is only about C-suite perks and privileges, bestselling author and counselor John Eldredge says you’re in for a serious wake...

It's Just For a Season—Looking Back on 24 Years of Seasons at Ramsey Solutions

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Blake Thompson respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, ...

Don't Wait for the Race to Start Training

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Michael Finney respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, ...

Don't Do This: "If they would just..."

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Dr. John Delony respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily,...

Marketing Your Business in Unprecedented Times

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Jennifer Sievertsen respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these da...

A Conversation with an Employment Attorney

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and J.K. Simms respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Give us your feedback on these daily, COVI...

#369: The Best Way to Negotiate Fear with Chris Voss

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After 24 years in the FBI negotiating life-and-death situations like international kidnappings and hostage crises, Chris Voss has stared fear in the f...

Relationships Aren't Efficient

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Patrick Lencioni respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Get access to the EntreLeadership We...

Knowing Your Numbers is More Important Than Ever Before

04 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Mark Floyd respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly R...

Your Team Needs to Hear From *You*

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Suzanne Simms respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekl...

Acknowledge This Isn't Easy... and Keep Moving Forward

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Luke LeFevre respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly...

A Message for Weary Business Owners

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Jack Galloway respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekl...

Advice for Small Businesses

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Dave Ramsey, Daniel Tardy, and Ken Coleman respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Get access to the EntreLead...

#368: How to Always Add Value with Adam Grant

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Organizational psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant shares insight from his research on what qualities really add the most va...

Working Remote? Double Down on Communication

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Sarah Sloyan respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly...

Cut Expenses with Creativity and Compassion

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Sarah Sloyan respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Get access to the EntreLeadership Weekly...

What Employers Need to Know About H.R. 6201

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Armando Lopez respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   Read the whole blog post: What Employe...

Make Objective Decisions

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Sarah Sloyan respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus.   4 Steps to Make an Objective Decision: ...

#367: Do, Document, Delegate with Chris Ronzio

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If your goal is to grow your business, Trainual Founder and CEO Chris Ronzio—who successfully grew his own company by 500% in just one year—has so...

How to Have Hope in Chaos

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear Daniel Tardy and Sarah Sloyan respond to some business owners' fears around Coronavirus and how to lead in chaos.   entreleadershi...

#366: Creating a Culture of Contribution with Tom Rath

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you ask researcher and bestselling author Tom Rath, it’s never too early to start making a lasting impact on the world around you. His best advic...

#365: 3 Ways to Make a Powershift with Daymond John

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Making a major change in your life is never easy, especially when you don’t know how or where to start. But each of us has more influence over our l...

#364: Why You Should Bet on Talent with Dee Ann Turner

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to running a business, things like strategy, marketing and technology all play a big part in your success. But Dee Ann Turner, who spent...

#363: Why Are You a Leader? with Patrick Lencioni

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why are you—or why do you want to be—a leader, really? This is the question bestselling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni helps answer...

#362: Answering the Call of Holy Work with Luke LeFevre

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do you picture when you hear the word creatives? Starving artists? Tortured poets? Graphic designers? Musicians? Well, guess what: Ramsey Solutio...

#361: The Generosity of Scars with Scott Mann

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a United States Army Green Beret, Scott Mann traveled to some of the most dangerous places on Earth. And in each of those high-stakes situations, h...

#360: Investing Your Resources with Craig Groeschel

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greatness doesn’t happen accidentally—and it takes a lot more than hard work to achieve it. In fact, one of the biggest game changers, says founde...

#359: Own a Business, Not a Hobby with Jason Khalipa

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

NCFIT founder Jason Khalipa has never been one to shy away from hard work. Case in point: In 2008, Jason graduated from college, won the CrossFit Game...

#358: 5 Steps for No Fail Meetings with Michael Hyatt

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re anything like the average team member in America today, you attend roughly 62 meetings every month. And if you’re an executive, that num...

#357: The Business Owner's Path to Success with Daniel Tardy & Sarah Sloyan

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At EntreLeadership, there’s nothing we love more than seeing small-business owners win. But we’re also fiercely committed to understanding exactly...

#356: How to Build Great Habits with James Clear

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

New year, new you? Not a bad idea after all, according to New York Times bestselling author James Clear, who says the key to behavior change is actual...

#355: Our Best Podcasts of 2019

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From defying the odds and achieving impossible goals to navigating the infinite game of business, we’ve covered a lot of ground in 2019. And we coul...

#354: How Living Without Limits is Possible with Scott Parazynski

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One glance at Scott Parazynski’s resumé—which includes a career as an emergency medicine and trauma physician, five Space Shuttle missions, seven...