Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business

580: The SECRET truths about paid ads w/ Kole Riggs

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kole Riggs is the co-founder of Ad Labs Marketing. Kole has been in the performance marketing industry for 7+ years, helping e-commerce and digital pr...

579: Listening to your entrepreneurial calling and making an IMPACT w/ Justin Foster & Dr. Virginia Lacayo

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by the passionate and impact-driven entrepreneurial duo of Dr. Virginia Lacayo and Justin Foster, co-founders of Massive.Drive...

578: The ONLY way to STOP feeling unhappy with where you are and START building momentum

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the VERY simple (and slightly obvious!) way to stop feeling frustrated and unhappy with where you are in...

577: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Shannon Kuykendall (PROFIT FIRST!)

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Kuykendall is the founder of Up Automation, where she offers LinkedIn Lead Generation & Content Creation services for female founders who ...

576: Avoid getting lost in the ocean of social media and ads w/ Cole Sieper

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cole Sieper is the Co-Founder and head of operations at Quantek Marketing.When he first started in business he discovered how challenging it is to gen...

575: The 7 vitals to mastering your MIND and your LIFE w/ Dr Suranee Waleszonia

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Suranee Waleszonia is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, and Co-Founder and COO of The Master Mind Institute. After spending over 10 years in direct cl...

574: A DIRECT (and fast!) line to your ideal clients on LinkedIn w/ Shannon Kuykendall

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Kuykendall is the founder of Up Automation, where she offers LinkedIn Lead Generation & Content Creation services for female founders who ...

573: THIS decision dictates how much you're valued (OR NOT!)

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the importance of understanding that who we choose to surround ourselves with dictates how much we'...

572: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Dr Ernest Wayde (BREATHE!)

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ernest Wayde is the founder and CEO of Wayde Consulting where he focuses on the development and integration of people, process, and technology, in...

571: The FOUR pieces of the business success puzzle w/ Dr. Ernest Wayde

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ernest Wayde is the founder and CEO of Wayde Consulting where he focuses on the development and integration of people, process, and technology, in...

570: Grants and accounting to help businesses launch SUCCESSFULLY w/ Ian Hessel

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Hessel is a serial entrepreneur that earned his stripes with the world's largest accounting firms and has worked and lived in many countries ...

569: Old school foundations to succeed in a digital world w/ Ann Donnelly

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ann Donnelly is an International Digital Business Consultant, with 30+ years experience in business management and 20+ years in digital marketing. She...

568: Where are your decisions coming from?

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this first ever Solo Sunday episode, we'll talk about the HOW and WHAT and WHY behind EVERY decision you make, and how by choosing that you&ap...

567: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Kathy Sebuck (ASK YOURSELF THESE 3 QUESTIONS!)

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kathy Sebuck is a strategic thinker, entrepreneurial leader, athlete, and author with over 25+ years of IT sales and marketing leadership expertise wo...

566: A STRATEGIC way to focus on the RIGHT projects for growth w/ Paige Annunziato

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paige Annunziato is a management consultant and certified Project Management Professional based in Denver. Through her company Athena Consulting she ...

565: Marketing for PEOPLE over METRICS (and marketing that works WAY better!) w/ Josh Schonert

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Schonert is a speaker, best-selling author, and digital marketing specialist. He's been involved in many different industries, from selling ...

564: ALIGNED marketing and business growth through Connected Balance w/ Kathy Sebuck

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kathy Sebuck is a strategic thinker, entrepreneurial leader, athlete, and author with over 25+ years of IT sales and marketing leadership expertise wo...

563: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Josh Schonert (EMAIL DELIVERABILITY IS KEY!)

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Schonert is a speaker, best-selling author, and digital marketing specialist. He's been involved in many different industries, from selling ...

562: How your CUSTOMERS can accelerate your growth w/ Kiesha King-Brown

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiesha King-Brown is a 20+ award winning Sr. Retail leader in Fortune 200 companies turned tech exec and customer strategist. Kiesha helped leaders t...

561: Your brand as an EXPERIENCE w/ Anne Gillaspie

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Gillaspie is the founder of Fix & Form, where she helps entrepreneurs and businesses imagine, create, and deliver the exceptional brand exper...

560: YOUR nudge that ANYONE can be an entrepreneur w/ Marcin Pogroszewski

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marcin Pogroszewski is originally from Poland. He got a gentle nudge to start a business in his 20s, and it changed his life. Together with two friend...

559: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Anne Gillaspie (AN EASY PERSONAL TOUCH!)

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Gillaspie is the founder of Fix & Form, where she helps entrepreneurs and businesses imagine, create, and deliver the exceptional brand exper...

558: Working ON or IN your business w/ April Eldridge

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

April Eldridge offers Fractional COO & Chief of Staff services to small business owners, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. Her services can be ...

557: Grow MORE by doing LESS w/ Melissa Jacobs

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After more than 20 years in marketing and innovation roles in a Fortune 500 consumer goods company, Melissa Jacobs ditched the 9 to 5 to work squarely...

556: Content that creates CONVERSATIONS (and sales!) w/ Leslie Brockman

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leslie Brockman is the owner and principal marketing consultant of The Lab Collective with nearly 15 years of experience creating dynamic marketing pr...

555: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Jaimz Hodge (PLANNING YOUR WEBSITE FOR GROWTH)

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jaimz Hodge is the CEO of Stratus Forge and leads a team of passionate individuals that want to make things that inspire and create an impact. Stratus...

554: Humanizing your marketing and branding for more connections and sales w/ Kristen Dickey

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kristen Dickey is a marketing and advertising sales professional turned corporate refugee turned solopreneur. She spent 15 years working for major med...

553: Growing a MATURE product and business the RIGHT way w/ Brandon Gardner

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Gardner is a person that loves connection and strives everyday to do good for his family, friends, and community. Professionally, for the past...

552: Persistence, surviving, and thriving in the face of adversity w/ Emily Hartstone

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Hartstone is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, catalyst of meetings & events, and start-ups, and business consultant. In addition to ru...

551: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Johnny La (LOOK YOUR BEST!)

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today you're going to get a super clear and direct action that you can take to build credibility when people search for you online, and it's...

550: More CAPACITY for growth in your business w/ Stacy Sufka

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stacy Sufka has over twenty-five years of experience in behavioral healthcare serving in various clinical and administrative roles. Throughout her car...

549: Building a STABLE income and profit as an entrepreneur w/ Alex Engar

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Engar is one of the co-founders of CEO Finance Academy, which provides financial coaching for small business owners wanting to improve their prof...

548: The most BACKWARDS advice about starting (but this will change your life!)

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about one of the most important pieces of advice I've ever received when it comes to starting ANYTHING. T...

547: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Stephen Custer (DO YOUR RESEARCH!)

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our first ever Action Saturday is hosted by the hilariously serious Stephen Custer, founder of Dry Humor Marketing. Check out Stephen's full epis...

546: Being visible online with a plan for GROWTH w/ Jaimz Hodge

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jaimz Hodge is the CEO of Stratus Forge and leads a team of passionate individuals that want to make things that inspire and create an impact. Stratus...

545: Work BACKWARDS to achieve your goals!

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're going back to basics with a reminder about the simplest way to take actions that will help you achieve your goals: ...

544: Let's talk about YOUR disadvantages...

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about the famous Johann Cryuff quote of "every disadvantage has its advantage," and how recognizing this can unlock...

NEW: We're expanding with Action Saturdays!

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've all asked for it... and now we're delivering! The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast is about to get a whole lot better – 33% be...

543: Better understanding YOU so you can succeed and flourish w/ Joey Schewee

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey Schewee provides management consulting for businesses through knowledge and application of the Enneagram - a personality typing system that is un...

542: The strategy you DON'T want, but NEED!

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the most boring strategy that EVERY successful entrepreneur is utilizing, and why NOT taking advantage o...

541: THE question to ask yourself EVERY week!

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about an important question to ask yourself to kickstart each and every week so that you prioritize the right ...

540: Using marketing to CONNECT with your customers w/ Leanna DeBellevue

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leanna DeBellevue is an international speaker, global marketing agency owner, social media strategist, and co-author of the Amazon international bests...

539: The difference between STRATEGY and TACTICS

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In chess there's an old saying that "tactics are knowing what to do when there's something to do and strategy is knowing what to do whe...

538: Does your work suck? (It does, and here's the fix!)

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about a HEALTHY mindset to conquer self-doubt and the ugly cycle of doing work, questioning that work, re-doin...

537: EASY growth by filling a gap in the world of programming coaching w/ Shiva Oswal

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shiva Oswal, is a Computer Science major at Carnegie Mellon University, originally from the Silicon Valley area. From an early age, he was fascinated ...

536: THIS strategy got me to six-figures in my first year!

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'm going to share with you the REAL LIFE strategy I used to grow my SEO and marketing agency to six-figures in revenue i...

535: What's the worst that could happen? (Advice from the verge of quitting)

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about a simple mindset shift and perspective to leverage any time you're at a crossroads when it comes to...

534: Building a successful BUSINESS that's aligned with your LIFE w/ Sage Stewart

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sage Stewart is a holistic brand coach and storyteller turned talk show host. After almost 15 years in human resources and diversity education, she de...

533: The MOST important strategy to STAND OUT and have MORE successful clients!

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're going to focus on a strategy that will set your customers and clients up for success, make them happier, earn MORE ...

532: How to WIN even when you have an off day (or two...)

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're going to be talking about a simple yet powerful mindset hack to make sure that you win the WEEK, the MONTH, and thi...

531: SYSTEMS to fuel – and ACCELERATE! – your growth w/ Brie Chrisman

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brie Chrisman is the owner and CEO of BC Creative, a systems strategy and business operations agency that provides implementation and consulting suppo...

530: The ONLY proof of concept that matters (this will save you time and make you money!)

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're going to talk about how to know if your idea for a product or service is worth creating / launching, and how to sta...

529: STOP solving problems that DON'T exist!

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about creating – and solving – problems that don't exist, WHY we do it, and how to become aware of th...

528: Making the most of your passions and skills... from ACTOR to ENTREPRENEUR w/ Johnny La

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny La is an actor in Los Angeles who has also ventured into the world of entrepreneurship with digital marketing and real estate. He has made appe...

527: The RIGHT types of feedback questions to ask

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the very simple yet extremely powerful questions you can – and MUST! – ask your customers and client...

526: You EITHER win OR you...

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're going to talk about one of my favorite concepts from the world of chess: you either WIN or you LEARN!

525: Making marketing FUN ...and EFFECTIVE! w/ Stephen Custer

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Custer is the owner of Dry Humor Marketing and an award-winning puppeteer. With experience in the corporate world, nonprofits, and government,...

524: How to find clients that are ALREADY looking for you!

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're talking about job and project posting boards that allow you to get in contact with people who are ALREADY looking t...

523: How to avoid BURN OUT! (This is an important shift!)

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs at one point or another feel like they're GIVING more than they're GETTING from their business. In today's episode w...

522: Using MENTORSHIP to get ahead FASTER w/ Jodi Petersen

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jodi Petersen is the CEO of MentorStrat. MentorStrat provides full-service consulting to organizations that want to build, scale, or reimagine a mento...

521: Get more things over the finish line with this simple strategy!

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about my favorite strategy to get more done to grow your business FASTER!

520: MLK's advice on how to respond to ANY adversity

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about one of my favorite quotes from the late, great Martin Luther King, Jr as we celebrate his birthday. &quo...

519: Putting HUMANITY into business and marketing w/ Erica McBeth

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018, Erica McBeth set out on a mission to talk to one stranger a week for a full year. Her journey through that life-changing project is chronicle...

518: Leverage more than JUST your time for accelerated success!

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about how to leverage your CAPITAL rather than just your time to accelerate your success by acquiring resource...

517: The EASIEST business model in 2023 (and beyond!)

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the EASIEST business model you can pursue this year and what makes it better than ALL the other options.

516: THIS will set you up for failure in 2023 (but it's counter-intuitive!)

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about what it means to be a pioneer in any new opportunity, trend, technology, or industry, and how trying to ...

515: Why no one is paying attention to your stuff!

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the role that FREQUENCY plays when it comes to your success in marketing, standing out in your marketpla...

514: My ONE WORD for 2023!

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the fifth year running, in today's episode I'm going to share with you my ONE WORD for 2023... plus we'll talk about how to use the...

513: What I LOVE about quitting!

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll get veryyyyy personal and honest about quitting, and why most people quitting is the BEST news for us as entreprene...

512: Figuring it out as you go w/ Sarah Ben-Saadon

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Ben-Saadon is the owner of Alignment Online Marketing, which provides local marketing and SEO for business owners in the US, Canada and Israel. ...

511: How to find (and save on!) tools that will help your biz GROW!

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'll share with you my go-to resource for finding (and saving a LOT of money on!) tools that enable my businesses to grow...

510: Who are you letting win? (Important self reflection!)

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the ongoing battle between the HIGHEST version of yourself and the less-than-optimal versions of yoursel...

509: Google Ads the RIGHT way w/ Justin Golden (aka That PPC Guy)

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Golden is the founder of That PPC Guy, a Google Partner managing over $300K per month in ad spend for clients across the US. They utilize Searc...

508: Is your business STARVING or FEASTING?

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about a brilliant strategy to ensure that your business FEASTS with insights from Newt Gingrich about chasing ...

507: Be UNDERSTOOD with your branding w/ Maggie Bergin

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie is a Brand Strategist and Owner of Be Understood Branding. Maggie believes brand clarity is a kindness (everyone is exhausted!) AND a branding ...

506: Your business's digital foundation w/ Brandon Garcia

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Garcia is the owner of BKXX Enterprises, a marketing agency that helps home service businesses fix their digital foundation. This allows poten...

505: Social media algorithms and TikTok success w/ Louie Bischoff

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Louie Bischoff is the founder and owner of the boutique marketing agency, Next Right Thing Marketing Solutions. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Louie ha...

504: The ONE question to ask to close more sales! (Super simple!)

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the SIMPLEST question you can start asking your potential clients to start closing more sales and also g...

503: Are you PRETENDING to grow a business... or DOING it? (Here's how to tell)

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the easiest way to build self-awareness on whether or not you're working on the RIGHT things to ACT...

502: A BETTER agency model w/ Yeliza Centeio

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yeliza Centeio, a Hispanic woman, wife, and mother of two, is the founder and owner of Integral Marketing & Advertising. During her 15+ years on t...

501: Give them the razors, sell them the blades!

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're going to be talking about a growth strategy that businesses of ANY kind can use... from physical product companies ...

500: The end.

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'll explain how and why I've come to this decision. Thank you for joining me for 500 episodes of the Wantrepreneur ...

499: The unspoken REALITIES of entrepreneurship w/ Ian Westermann

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll get to be a fly on the wall for a real life conversation between show host Brian Lofrumento and Ian Westermann, th...

498: The 90-9-1 rule to STAND OUT!

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're talking about the concept of participation inequality, and how it illustrates the ease in which we can stand out in...

497: You do NOT know which strategies will work UNTIL...

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about trying new strategies to see if they work... and why NOW is the best time to take advantage of the low-c...

496: BOOKKEEPING for your small business w/ Erin Pohan

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin is the owner of Upkeeping, LLC (upkeeping.co). After 15 years in the public, private, non-profit, and educational accounting spheres, Erin has fo...

495: Do NOT charge hourly! Here's why...

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're going to be talking about why charging hourly is devaluing the service that YOU provide while also devaluing your c...

494: Your Growth Roadmap (behind the scenes content!)

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're going to go DEEP into giving you a growth roadmap to follow so that you can get results in a more strategic and int...

493: The BEST strategy for near-instant WINS!

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're discussing the most effective strategy to get nearly instant wins while also establishing yourself as THE person wh...

492: How to get BETTER at entrepreneurship by PRACTICING

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're talking about PRACTICING entrepreneurship so that you can get better at sales, marketing, copywriting, conversions,...

491: SHAMELESS. SELF. PROMOTION. It's time for you to embrace it... (and here's a kick up the butt!)

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're going to talk about the importance of standing up and fighting for your own cause when it comes to getting the mess...

490: Become more productive by focusing on THIS!

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about your level of responsiveness to things that come up in your inbox and on your devices and how to prevent...

489: Airplane mode as a way of life! (Tune OUT to tune IN!)

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about what author Austin Kleon describes as "airplane mode being a way of life," and the importance ...

488: I'll tell you EXACTLY which strategies work and to choose...

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about which strategies will work in your business and we'll discuss which ones you MUST be using if you&a...

487: It's ok to quit, BUT... do THIS first!

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about a key takeaway and mindset hack from Ed Mylett, an incredible speaker and the author of The Power of One...

486: Fierce Empathy w/ David Waldy (don't miss this episode!)

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're joined by the incredible David Waldy, widely known as the "Fierce Empathy Coach." He is an 8 figure sales...

485: The VERY important difference of EMPLOYEE vs ENTREPRENEUR

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're going to examine the difference of being an employee vs being an entrepreneur so we can understand – and execute ...

484: It's a COLD day on Everest...

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the importance of mental resilience and how embracing the HARD parts of the journey should be the norm r...

483: STOP LOOKING FOR ANSWERS.

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're going to be talking about where and how to find answers as you're growing your business.

482: How to INSTANTLY make your skills / product / service more valuable...

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about how to have your efforts pay off in a significantly bigger way by finding people who value your skills /...