EntreLeadership

#245: 6 Stages of Self-Discovery with Ken Coleman

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A self-proclaimed professional question asker, Ken Coleman—host of the EntreLeadership Podcast and The Ken Coleman Show on Sirius XM—has conducted...

#244: The Danger of Complacency with Charles Koch

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever since taking over his family’s business at age 25, Charles Koch has been guided by one singular mantra: Success is one of the biggest enemies o...

#243: Todd Henry—Be the Leaders Creatives Need

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We all know the creative process is unpredictable at best, but if you ask best-selling author Todd Henry, the one thing you can control every single t...

#242: Jan Jones—Want More Time? Here’s How.

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Author Jan Jones, who is also the founder and president of Jan Jones Worldwide Speakers Bureau, has found a way to save what no one can ever get enoug...

#241: Dr. Marshall Goldsmith—4 Ways to Win Now

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After years spent traveling the globe working with top CEOs, world-renowned leadership coach and best-selling author Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has discov...

#240: Clay Scroggins—How to Build Your Influence

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common misconceptions we all have about leadership is that it’s the same thing as authority, according to lead pastor of North Point...

#239: Top 10 EntreLeadership Podcasts of 2017

25 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

  If you could only use one word to describe 2017, it would have to be transformation. From politics to technology to the job market, there have bee...

#238: Kristen Hadeed—Learning to Lead

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After accidentally starting a business (tune in for the whole story!) as a college undergrad, Student Maid founder and CEO Kristen Hadeed has learned ...

#237: Dr. Michael Gervais—The Mental Game, Part 2

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of our interview, Dr. Michael Gervais dives deeper into the fascinating connection between our mental state and our performance—or as he...

#236: Dr. Michael Gervais—The Mental Game, Part 1

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You could say that high-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais is in the business of being the best—or at least his clients are. Everyone from...

#235: Andy Cunningham—6 C's of Positioning a Brand

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to crushing your competition, marketing strategist Andy Cunningham says that, above all else, you need to be one thing: authentic. That ...

#234: Mark Miller—Building Leaders Like Chick-fil-A

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

According to Chick-fil-A Vice President of High Performance Leadership and best-selling author Mark Miller, less is definitely not more when it comes...

#233: Ryan Levesque—Better Questions, More Sales

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In working with businesses across 23 different industries, Ryan Levesque—CEO of The ASK Method Company and best-selling author—has discovered what...

#232 Clate Mask—How to Grow Over $1 Million

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When New York Times best-selling author Clate Mask talks about scaling a small business, he has plenty of personal experience to draw upon. Infusionso...

#231: Renée Mauborgne—Move Beyond Competing

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

World-renowned professor and best-selling author Renée Mauborgne has spent the last decade proving to businesses around the world that they have the ...

#230: Live From Our 1-Day Leadership Event

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to share some of the highlights from last Friday’s EntreLeadership 1-Day event! Over 1,000 small-business owners and leaders from ...

#229: Dina Dwyer Owens—Why Values Matter

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

During her tenure at Dwyer Group, Co-Chair Dina Dwyer-Owens has helped grow the company into a billion-dollar international business. She credits much...

#228: Donald Miller—How to Double Your Revenue

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Miller, best-selling author and CEO of StoryBrand, knows your most powerful marketing tool has nothing to do with a big budget. The most effect...

#227: Christy Wright—Communicating With Intention

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our own Christy Wright knows that the lifeblood of any business—big or small—is straightforward, intentional communication. And she shares that ad...

#226: Jocko Willink—The Discipline Advantage

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Once upon a time, Jocko Willink—a retired and highly decorated Navy SEAL (he’s both a Silver and Bronze Star recipient)—traveled the world on mi...

#224: Brian Buffini—The Emigrant Edge

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know a high percentage of small businesses are started by emigrants? How about Fortune 100 and 500 companies? Ditto. So what gives them such a...

#223: Mike Erwin—The Power of Solitude

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

An Intelligence Officer in three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Mike Erwin has had to weigh in on the heaviest of all decisions—the ones that...

#222 Patrick Lencioni—Getting Hiring Right

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Best-selling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni has high standards when it comes to hiring, but the qualities he looks for might not be at ...

#221: Dave Ramsey—A 25 Year Celebration

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

From local radio to national syndication, Dave Ramsey and longtime producer Blake Thompson have been on quite a journey together. While the scope and ...

#220: Anthony Iannarino—Conquering the Close

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you’re offering up the most groundbreaking, one-in-a-million product, actually sealing the deal—the close—can be tricky. But best-sellin...

#219: Jon Gordon—Leading with Positivity

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Best-selling author and leadership consultant Jon Gordon has coached an impressive roster of powerhouse leaders from many organizations—the Clemson ...

#218: Stephen Mansfield — Avoiding the Fall

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

New York Times best-selling author and leadership guru Stephen Mansfield has seen his share of powerful leaders crash and burn—and the fallout is pr...

#217: Dr. Robert Cialdini — Why People Say Yes

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent over 30 years studying the science of influence—and everyone from Google and Micr...

#216: Jon Taffer — Rescue Your Business

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to a struggling business, we’ve heard pretty much every excuse in the book: a terrible economy, a bad location, an overcrowded marketp...

#215: Dr. Tim Elmore — Meet Generation Z

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of our most popular guests, Dr. Tim Elmore, returns to discuss the next generation entering the workforce—Generation Z. This group is definitely...

#214: Ken Blanchard — Cross-Generational Mentoring

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all familiar with mentoring. But this week’s guest, leadership guru Ken Blanchard, puts a new spin on it. It’s not always about the older,...

#213: Dr. Arthur Laffer —A Return to Prosperity

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Arthur Laffer, world-renowned economist, father of supply-side economics, and advisor to President Ronald Reagan, joins us for a unique conversati...

#212: Jeff Rosenblum—A New Approach to Branding

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The days of traditional advertising are quickly disappearing, so how do you get your name out there? Digital marketing expert Jeff Rosenblum joins us ...

#211: John Tabis—Turning Rejection Into Opportunity

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catapult your business to the stratosphere by pitching it on the hit TV show Shark Tank . . . but ...

#210: Seth Godin—Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing master Seth Godin returns to the podcast for an in-depth conversation on change, from why we avoid it to how you can make it the number-one ...

#209: Jeff Goins—Capitalizing on Your Creative Strengths

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur and best-selling author Jeff Goins stops by the studio to discuss thriving in today’s creative age, whether you’re the next Michelang...

#208: Mel Robbins—5 Seconds to a Better Life and Business

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could become more confident, stop procrastinating, beat fear and uncertainty, story worrying, and feel happier? This week’s featured gue...

#207: Zoro the Drummer—Why the World Needs Your Gifts 

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners and leaders, we have a deep desire to do work that matters. World-class musician, entrepreneur and author Zoro shares his keys for ...

#206: EntreLeadership Summit Bonus 3—Q&A With Patrick Lencioni

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We wind up our EntreLeadership Summit podcast series with a fascinating conversation featuring Dave and best-selling business author Patrick Lencioni....

#204: EntreLeadership Summit Bonus 1—Simon Sinek 

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s bonus episode from EntreLeadership Summit, we’re featuring a Q&A session with one of our favorite leadership experts—Simon Sinek. In ...

#203: EntreLeadership Summit Day 3—John C. Maxwell

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

He may be known for teaching leadership and writing international best sellers, but John C. Maxwell says what he’s most passionate about is personal...

#202: EntreLeadership Summit Day 2—Coach Lou Holtz

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We start the second day of our special EntreLeadership Summit podcast series with an excerpt from today’s talk by one of the winningest college foot...

#201: EntreLeadership Summit Day 1—Dave Ramsey

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re broadcasting live from EntreLeadership Summit in Orlando, Florida, this week. We start with opening remarks from our own Dave Ramsey on the po...

#200: Danielle Ontiveros—The Power of Patience and Perseverance

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If there are two qualities every small-business owner needs, it’s perseverance and the willingness to grow slowly. And this week’s featured guest ...

#199: Adam Braun—Why You Need to Value Competency Over Credentials

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re struggling to recruit talent, listen in. Because according to this week’s guest, Adam Braun, your traditional candidate pool is about to...

#198: Ian Morgan Cron—How Self-Awareness Makes You More Successful

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent study of CEOs, it was found that the highest predictor of success is knowing your own strengths and weaknesses. And on this week’s episo...

#197: Mike Michalowicz—Become Permanently Profitable

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Author and serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz joins us to discuss his principles for turning businesses from cash-eating monsters to money-making ma...

#196: Christy Wright—Creating More Balance in Your Life

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to your business, you get things done—no matter what it takes. It’s just part of your DNA. But there is a cost to pay when you work ...

#195: Ryan Deiss—How to Create Loyalty in Millennials

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s business world, where job hopping is as common as beards on hipsters, how do you keep your workforce from leaving? Ryan Deiss, founder an...

#194: Patrick Bet-David—How to Scale Your Business

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As the CEO of one of the fastest growing financial firms in America, Patrick Bet-David knows business, especially when it comes to rapid growth. This ...

#193: Ryan Holiday—Battling Ego

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an enemy we all face—wrecking careers, impeding learning, and running companies into the ground. This week’s guest, entrepreneur and best-s...

#192: Scott Belsky—Making Ideas Happen

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Belsky, author of Making Ideas Happen and co-founder of Behance Inc., reveals his top tips for prioritizing your energy and keeping your team fi...

#191: Adam Grant—Championing Creative Ideas

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ideas are easy. But getting people to support them? That’s a whole different ballgame according to this week’s guest, Adam Grant. The awarding-win...

#190: Robert Herjavec—Creating Your Own Success

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dynamic entrepreneur and co-host of ABC’s Shark Tank Robert Herjavec knows what it takes to not only survive but also win. From escaping communism t...

#189: Andy Andrews—How Small Changes Help You Win

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What does Napoleon’s defeat, Michael Phelps’ Olympic victories and the discovery of atoms all have in common? Best-selling author Andy Andrews say...

#188: David Novak—Why Recognition Matters

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make your team happier, more productive and ready to take on every day? Acclaimed CEO David Novak joins us to discuss a simple but powerful to...

#187: Marie Forleo—The Value of Investing in Yourself

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing and lifestyle expert Marie Forleo joins us for a fascinating conversation on how to fight fear, be more productive, and make the most of you...

#186: Bob Beaudine—The Power of Relationships

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Remember the days of going to local events, handing out cards, and hoping to grab some new business? This week’s guest, Bob Beaudine, believes this ...

#185: Don Yaeger—Creating a Championship Team

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whether in business or sports, teams that are winning all have one thing in common: a sense of purpose. Best-selling author Don Yaeger joins us to di...

#184: David Allen—Getting Strategic With Personal Productivity

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If “overwhelmed” seems like the best way to describe your day, listen in. Because the leading authority on personal organization, David Allen, jo...

#183: John Venhuizen—Differentiating Yourself From the Competition

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ace Hardware’s CEO and President John Venhuizen joins this week’s episode to share his company’s story of successfully reinventing itself to fig...

#182: Cal Newport—Focused Success in a Distracted World

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s world with all of its diversions, it’s harder than ever to concentrate. But don’t give up! It’s still possible to focus intensely o...

#181: Chris Baréz-Brown—Escaping a Life on Autopilot

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been estimated that more than 80% of our time awake is spent on autopilot, leading to a life of missed moments and even less enjoyment at home ...

#180: Chris Voss—Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It

02 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Life is a series of negotiations. And in this week’s episode, we’re going to show how to be the best at it with the help of a former FBI internati...

#179: The Top 10 EntreLeadership Podcasts of 2016

26 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We’re taking a look back at 2016 by sharing clips from our favorite podcast episodes of the year based on the number of downloads and feedback from ...

#178: Steve Graves—7 Key Strategies for 2017

19 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make 2017 the best year yet? Then listen in, because organizational strategist, social innovator and executive coach Steve Graves joins us to ...

#177: Tim Ferriss—Making the Most of Our Lives

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If the word innovation had a poster boy, it would be this week’s guest, Tim Ferriss. This entrepreneur, self-improvement guru, podcast host and best...

#176: Mike Abrashoff—Taking Command of Leadership

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine trying to lead a team without the power to hire, fire or promote. Even tougher? That team was the worst-performing one in its entire division....

#175: Jonah Berger–The 6 Secrets of Making Your Brand a Household Name

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah Berger, author of Contagious, explains the science behind why some products go viral while others don’t. Learn how to make your brand spread l...

#174: Kat Cole—The Value of Messy, Gritty Experience

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine trying to launch a brand with a different team, different country, different culture and different language every week. Impossible, right? Not...

#173: Lt. Gen. George Flynn—Developing Trust With Your Team

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to leadership, no one plays a more critical role than a military officer. The decisions they make can mean life or death. On this week’...

#172: John Rich and Dr. Henry Cloud—EntreLeadership Master Series Fall 2016

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Country music legend and The Celebrity Apprentice winner John Rich joins us for our first live podcast straight from EntreLeadership Master Series. He...

#171: Lisa Solomon—The Secrets of Innovation

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to build a Steve Jobs-like environment, where innovation and creativity reign, cookie-cutter won’t cut it. Learn from management consult...

#170: Dr. John Townsend—Fighting Entitlement at Work and at Home

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If the attitude of entitlement is a disease, this week’s featured guest has the cure. Psychologist, leadership expert and best-selling author Dr. Jo...

#169: Dr. Travis Bradberry—Magnifying Your Potential

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Emotions are the primary drivers of our behavior, and we’re all hard-wired to let them get the upper hand. So how do you deal with them? This week’...

#168: Kelly Leonard—Reversing “No, But" Thinking

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Leonard, Executive Vice President of The Second City—the world’s premier comedy theater and school of improvisation—joins us to discuss ho...

#167: Marcus Buckingham—Capitalizing on Your Personal Strengths

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher and business consultant Marcus Buckingham returns to talk about making the most of your God-given talents and how you can use them to contr...

#166: Charles Duhigg—New Ways of Thinking About Productivity

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Charles Duhigg returns to the podcast for a cutting-edge look at the science of productivity. He explains...

#165: Robbie Kellman Baxter—Getting Your Customers to Stick

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’ economy, businesses that are winning create connections and community. And this week’s guest is going to share how to do exactly that. R...

#164: Carrie Wilkerson—Maximize Your Profits and Productivity

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur extraordinaire and best-selling author Carrie Wilkerson joins us to talk some personal-growth gold, including how to be successful withou...

#163: Lou Holtz—Game Plan for Success

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You’re in for a special treat this week because legendary college football coach Lou Holtz joins us to talk football and so much more! One of the m...

#162: Amanda Holmes—Grow Faster, Better, Smarter

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you were only 24 years old, had no experience in business, and were asked to take the helm of your legendary father’s multi-mil...

#161: Jon Gordon—Become a Better Version of You

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What makes some people prosper while others struggle simply trying to get through the day? Jon Gordon, multi-best-selling author, joins us to discuss ...

#160: Greg McKeown—Do Less and Accomplish More

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself stretched too thin, losing momentum, or working yourself to death without a lot of traction, listen in. Greg McKeown, best-sellin...

#159: Dr. Jackie Freiberg—Be the CEO of Your Future

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As a leader, it’s your job to bring out the best in others. But how do you become a person of positive influence? This week’s guest, best-selling ...

#158: Simon Sinek—The #1 Question for Success

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the one question you need to ask that will propel you, your business and your team to greater heights? Leadership expert and best-selling aut...

#157: Brian Buffini—Mindset Over Matter

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Can small changes in your mindset, motivation or methodology double your business? Absolutely, says this week’s featured guest, Brian Buffini. And t...

#156: Sydney Finkelstein—Finding and Developing Super Talent

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a super leader? After 10 years of research and more than 200 interviews, best-selling author Professor Sydney Finkelstein says they share a...

#155: Patrick Lencioni—The Ideal Team Player

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What are the top virtues of a great team player? Best-selling author Patrick Lencioni joins us to talk about the three qualities that every awesome te...

#154: Jocko Willink—Lead and Win the Navy SEAL Way

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We’re going extreme this week with a special conversation with ultimate leader Jocko Willink. The retired Navy SEAL, recipient of the Silver and Br...

#153: Qualities to Look For in Leaders

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Go to lunch with one of our top leaders at Ramsey Solutions. Suzanne Simms, Executive Vice President of the Business to Consumer Division, joins host ...

#152: Suzy Welch—Are You Ready to Grow Your Business?

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Suzy Welch, co-author of the best-selling The Real-Life MBA, former editor of the Harvard Business Review, and wife of the legendary Jack Welch, join...

#150: Craig Groeschel—The Key to Successful Delegation

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Delegation may be something that everyone knows about but few know how to do it well. On this week’s episode, we’re talking to someone who excels ...

#149: Leading the Next Generation

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How do you lead a generation of team members who work under a totally new set of rules? Leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore joins us to share his resear...

#148: Nancy Duarte—Igniting Change Through Communication

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Every leader needs to be a great storyteller, whether they speak publicly or not. And this week’s guest, communication guru Nancy Duarte, joins us t...

#147: Claire Diaz Ortiz—Taking Control of Your Days

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be amazed at what you can get done in a day? Business and social-media expert Claire Diaz Ortiz joins us to discuss how to design your day so ...

#146: Leaning Into Leadership

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a great EntreLeader? Our own Daniel Tardy, vice president of EntreLeadership, joins the podcast to share his story and what he’s learned ...

#145: Dave Ramsey—EntreLeadership Defined

02 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s all things EntreLeadership this week, with a lesson from Dave sharing the foundational principles that helped him win. We’re also hitting Mai...

#144: Gary Vaynerchuk—Secrets of Growth

25 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Social media expert, digital advertising agency CEO and best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk returns for a fun conversation on business, leadership, so...

#143: Being Brilliant at a Moment’s Notice

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a way to generate amazing ideas or solve problems on demand? In our first feature interview, Todd Henry, author and expert on creativity, lea...