Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business

381: It doesn't have to be sexy!

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Getting your first customer or client is THE most important thing when you start your business, and in today's episode we'll talk about how ...

380: THIS separates you from the best of the best!

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've all got access to the same information... we've all got access to the same technology and tools... so what actually separates the bes...

379: You'll make more money if you do THIS!

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As entrepreneurs we often get pulled in many different directions, but in today's episode we'll talk about the ONE activity you can do this...

378: Use the seasons to YOUR advantage!

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Motivation can come internally but also externally, and in today's episode we'll talk about how to use the calendar and natural time transit...

377: The DEBATE and POLITICS for us as entrepreneurs

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Politics... what does it mean for us as entrepreneurs? In today's episode you'll hear host Brian Lofrumento's perspective on what polit...

376: How to BUILD a business!

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to growing a business, it's more about BUILDING your business rather than LAUNCHING your business. In today's episode we'...

375: Growing your business ORGANICALLY by NICHING DOWN with Michael Kittinger

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Kittinger is the founder of Traffic and Pipelines, where he helps financial advisors get more customers and clients using a simple, effective,...

374: The SIMPLEST strategy when you don't know how to do something!

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy as an entrepreneur to say "I don't know how to do that," but with today's resources at your fingertips there are su...

373: Is it HARD or EASY to build a business?

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some people think it's HARD to build a business. Some people think it's EASY to build a business. Rather than looking at who's right, i...

372: Running Facebook Ads PROFITABLY w/ Brandon Hendrix

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you're going to hear directly from Brandon Hendrix, the VP of Marketing at Thrasio (the world's FASTEST company to r...

371: A simple strategy to make your product or service better!

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to developing your product or service, the main goal is to make it SELLable! In today's episode we'll talk about an easy way t...

370: How much you should be INVESTED in your biz

14 Sep 2020

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"I'll be more invested when I start making more money with my business" is a common misnomer... so in today's episode we'll t...

369: Make THESE decisions!

27 Jul 2020

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As entrepreneurs, we're faced with a million different decisions... but what plagues most entrepreneurs isn't making the WRONG decisions, it...

368: Ask yourself THIS question today!

22 Jul 2020

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If you ask small questions, you'll get small answers... and in today's episode you'll be challenged to ask yourself a BIG question so y...

367: What a Nobel Peace Prize winner's daughter taught me...

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As entrepreneurs, we like to think that we are forging our own path and building our own business... but in today's episode you'll get a rem...

366: Get more sales by UNSELLING w/ Tiji Thomas

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tiji Thomas is the creator of the "Unselling System" and is a 7-figure sales expert. He's personally produced over a half BILLION dolla...

365: Where are you closing sales?

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sales don't appear out of thin air, so in today's episode we'll talk about the different close points that your business might use.

364: The #1 type of confidence you need as an entrepreneur

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As entrepreneurs we face a lot of questions, but we don't always have the answers. In today's episode we'll talk about how to have conf...

363: The mindset of a successful entrepreneur w/ AJ Mihrzad

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

AJ Mihrzad is a former personal trainer turned 7-figure entrepreneur. He's the bestselling author of  “Master Your Inner Game” and “The ...

362: Don't make this big sales mistake!

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Getting sales isn't always easy as an entrepreneur, so in today's episode we'll talk about a simple concept that can increase your sale...

361: If you don't have THIS, you're more likely to quit

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every successful entrepreneur has this ONE powerful asset in their repertoire, but it's not talked about often enough. In today's episode we...

360: The ONE setting that determines the success of your FB Ad campaigns...

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook Ads... whether you love them or hate them, it's the quickest way to get in front of your perfect customers and clients, so it's an ...

359: The truth about ANY business you choose to start...

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No matter what business you choose to start, it'll take way longer and be way harder than you initially thought... so rather than letting this di...

358: You MUST fight for THIS cause!!

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the cause that YOU (and only you!) MUST be fighting for... no matter which side of the aisle you're...

357: How to know if a strategy works!

24 Jun 2020

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In today's episode we'll do a straightforward and simple analysis of how to determine if any strategy is a good one or not.

356: I never knew this would happen...

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Featured Friday episode we'll talk about my own entrepreneurial journey and how all the puzzle pieces build something bigger, bet...

355: ONLY invest in a tool if it does THIS!

13 May 2020

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As entrepreneurs we have to decide where to invest our money, so in today's episode we'll talk about whether a tool is "worth it" ...

354: Let's talk about your WORST!

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret... your first time doing ANYTHING will be the worst, so in today's episode you'll get yet another reason why you might a...

353: I started a new business!

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear about how I went from zero to thousands of dollars in revenue in less than three weeks... starting from scrat...

352: Do NOT run an ad campaign without THIS!

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to running successful ad campaigns, there's one free tool that will either guarantee the success or failure of your campaign, so in...

351: Why ships sink! (And why yours doesn't have to)

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are BACK! Today's episode features the quote of "ships don't sink because of the water around them; they sink because of the water t...

350: What to focus on in times of crisis

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EVERYONE IS PANICKING! ...so instead, on today's episode we'll talk about what YOU should be focusing on as an entrepreneur during this (and...

349: You WON'T make money if you're working on this...

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn about a real life conversation I had with an entrepreneur who is struggling to generate sales... and my answ...

348: How a 27yo started a $2m+ company! (Chris Meade from CROSSNET)

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Meade teamed up with his brother and a childhood friend to invent not only a new product, but a new sport called CROSSNET... and in their first...

347: Find the gold rush!

26 Feb 2020

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Every industry has its equivalent of a gold rush... so in today's episode we'll talk about how YOU can start reaping the rewards of those go...

346: FIVE words to become mentally resilient!

24 Feb 2020

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In today's episode you'll learn FIVE simple words to repeat to yourself that will make you mentally resilient no matter what happens during ...

345: The FIVE types of entrepreneurs (which type are you?)

21 Feb 2020

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There are FIVE types of entrepreneurs... find YOUR type by taking the quiz at imetbrian.com/quiz

344: Are you making this HUGE sales mistake!?

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about FRICTION in your sales process.

343: Don't let your echo chamber scare you!

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like there's already too many people doing your thing and that they have more market penetration than you could ever have? Don't f...

342: Always look for the low-hanging fruit!

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about how to make everything you do when it comes to sales, marketing, content, and more easier by just looki...

341: The most unlikely (and free) source for learning great copywriting!

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's one huge source of incredible copywriting and marketing lessons staring directly at you every time you go to the grocery store... so in t...

340: The difference between SCHOOL and BUSINESS!

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the quote from Tom Bodett that says "The difference between school and life? In school, you're...

339: We want to hire YOU inside Schools of Experience!

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Brian Lofrumento and Nat Harward make YOU an offer to get real world entrepreneurial experience (and get paid for it!) through...

338: 10 Biz + Life Lessons from Clayton Christensen w/ Nat Harward

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear Nat Harward share 10 of the best life and business lessons he learned from the late and great Clayton Christe...

337: Are you on OFFENSE or DEFENSE? Here's the answer...

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Nat Harward and Brian Lofrumento talk about how the concept of 1, 5, and 10 foot balls in tennis relate to YOUR own "phas...

336: How to PRIORITIZE as an entrepreneur

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A brief summary of this episode

335: Think of these five words for EVERYTHING!

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's an acronym that every marketer and copywriter knows: WIIFM. In today's episode you'll learn how those five words can start maki...

334: How to get people to EXCITEDLY help you!

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear two pieces of wisdom about how to get people willing and excited to help you... all by helping yourself!

333: Every new entrepreneur should STOP this!

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"If you ask for criticism you'll get it..." and in today's episode we talk about whether that's helping or hurting you as an ...

332: DON'T serve this audience!

22 Jan 2020

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Serving an audience takes energy, effort, and resources... so in today's episode you'll get a reminder about which audience TO serve and whi...

331: How many books should you read?

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll directly address CONTENT CONSUMPTION and goal setting for entrepreneurs.

330: Every tool I pay for (see under the hood of my biz!)

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll get an exclusive look at every tool that powers my business!

329: The hidden tool EVERY great marketer keeps a secret

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's ONE tool that every great marketer has in their arsenal, yet NO ONE talks about it publicly. In today's episode you'll learn wh...

328: Are you certified? YES! (and a better question to ask...)

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about where to focus your energies to prove that you're "certified," and the best way to incorp...

327: How to get ALL of the things done... + a live Q&A!

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll get a behind the scenes glimpse into my productivity calendar, which maps out how I do EVERYTHING in my business. ...

326: 12 months of marketing planned out in front of you!

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll get a behind the scenes look into exactly how Brian plans out his entire 12 month marketing strategy... including ...

325: Make it so you don't hate it

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The easiest way to create a new habit is to create an environment where that habit is so easy it's almost natural. In today's episode we&apo...

324: Planning my ENTIRE business in real-time

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll sit side by side with me and members of the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur community as I plan the entire year of m...

323: The state of entrepreneurship in 2020

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about 13 truths heading into 2020 for entrepreneurs.

322: Have you failed enough?

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Failure isn't a part of the process... it's an essential ingredient to success! In today's episode you'll hear about skateboarders...

321: Everyone else is doing it... YOU SHOULD TOO!

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the holiday season... and the BUYING and SELLING season! In today's Strategy Wednesday episode we'll talk about how you should be ...

320: Make the next 12 months the BEST of your life

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this re-air of Episode 134, you'll get a reminder of what's in your control... and how to make sure that you control those things in a wa...

319: My ONE WORD for 2020

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Picking ONE WORD for your year is your chance to set the tone. It's one word that overarches all aspects of your life and gives you focus and cla...

318: The truth about SCALE!

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about how being in a position where you don't have to scale is your biggest advantage.

317: Is the juice worth the squeeze?

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll examine and consider all of the hardships of entrepreneurship and decide if the juice is worth the squeeze.

316: Don't let your BUSINESS dictate your LIFE!

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about how your LIFE should dictate where your business needs to go... and not vice versa!

315: Don't make this HUGE mistake on sales calls!

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear the easiest way to overcoming the biggest mistake that most entrepreneurs make on sales calls.

314: You NEVER have to do this as an entrepreneur...

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all hate making excuses... but the good news is, as entrepreneurs we never need to! 

313: The WORST business idea is the BEST business!

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear how even the WORST business idea can be the BEST business for you to start.

312: How to be a good podcast guest

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Appearing as a guest on someone else's podcast is a fast way to get in front of an audience. In today's episode you'll get five tips on...

311: Be ready to move FAST... or slow!

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about how as entrepreneurs we sometimes can move FAST... or sometimes we're forced to move SLOW... and ho...

310: The Attachment Method... and how it can COMPLETELY change the game for you

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear how the Attachment Method can completely transform your marketing, your sales process, your follow-ups, and ...

309: What to do when you've been gone too long

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's official... the podcast is BACK! In today's episode we'll get to talk about what to do when you've been gone too long... and ...

308: How a lawyer opened an ice cream shop and turned it into a half million dollar+ phenomenon w/ Michael Philippou

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Philippou is a former lawyer from London turned ice cream shop owner in Los Angeles, California. He is the co-owner and co-founder of Frozen F...

306: If you're not good at something, do this!

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Life is about getting better, and there's only ONE way to do that. In today's episode you'll get a reminder about what to do if you&apo...

305: The skill that STOPPED entrepreneurship from ruining my life

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about a key skill for entrepreneurs... TURNING OFF!... and how turning off can help you grow as a person and a...

304: SOMEONE has to tell you this about your business idea...

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Picking a business idea to pursue sets the tone for your entrepreneurial journey, so in today's episode you'll get a different perspective o...

303: This ONE thing can turn your life around...

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most people underestimate the power of just hitting PUBLISH and starting to pursue their dreams. In today's episode you'll learn how that sm...

302: The #1 thing to do to NOT be taken seriously

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear about the perils of being viewed as "two in one shampoo and body soap" as an entrepreneur.

301: Want the FAST TRACK to starting your business?

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn how entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs get to take the fast track to starting their businesses inside the 201...

300: THREE years of lessons... steal these from me!

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast turns 300 episodes today! Tune in to hear the five (or six) biggest lessons learned throughout three years o...

299: How to ALWAYS identify which strategy works... and doesn't

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the ever-burning question in entrepreneurship... "will this strategy work for me?" In today's episode we expose the truth abo...

298: What I do when I want to pound my head on the table

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doing the work doesn't always feel good... sometimes projects drag on and are painful to complete. In today's episode we'll talk about...

297: What to do if you can't afford to invest in yourself

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Can't afford that course or coaching or event you so badly know will help you grow your business? In today's episode you'll get a dose ...

296: Is the money (really) in your list?

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll explore the old adage of "the money is in the list" and discuss ways in which YOU can start profiting fro...

295: The myth of working from the beach

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll reflect on all the reasons why YOU want to be an entrepreneur... and a reminder to not live your life and build you...

294: The FASTEST Instagram hack for 20K followers!

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn about how an Instagram hack can get more than 20,000 people to find your viral posts on Instagram, and how t...

293: PLEASE don't make this mistake... it will ruin your business!

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn about the single biggest mistake entrepreneurs make as their business is gaining momentum... and how to prev...

292: The worst situation to be in as a wantrepreneur or beginner entrepreneur

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we discuss having a financially-sound foundation to build on, and how lacking that will threaten your success as an entreprene...

291: Creating space for creativity + productivity w/ Bill Connolly

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Connolly is a writer, marketer, and comedian. He is the author of three books: "Mindspace: How to Live a More Creative Life in the Age of Di...

290: The THREE business models w/ Nat Harward

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn about the THREE different types of business models, led by marketing strategist Nat Harward. Visit Nat'...

289: Be impatient for profit and patient for growth w/ Nat Harward

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn the power of adopting the mindset of being "impatient for profit and patient for growth." Guest ho...

288: Making EVERYTHING aligned in your business

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear how EVERYTHING needs to be in alignment in your business to make it work. You'll hear how all six ingred...

287: The MAGIC behind successful businesses...

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to look at successful businesses and attribute their success to their blog, or their podcast, or their sweet social media graphics... b...

286: A watched pot never boils...

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll talk about the signs that show as your entrepreneurial journey progresses... and how sometimes there are NO signs!

285: Important answers to launching your first online course!

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode features answers to a listener's question about launching her first course.

284: How Nike sold its first 50,000 shoes... and how YOU can copy their strategy!

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear about how Nike prioritized a non-scalable sales strategy to sell its first 50,000 shoes... and how not worryi...

283: Quality vs. quantity as an entrepreneur (it's not what you expect!)

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear about what happened when a college professor challenged half of his class to focus on QUANTITY and half of h...

282: Do YOU have any disadvantages? Here's my answer!

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are some people in a more privileged circumstance when it comes to starting as an entrepreneur? In today's episode we'll talk about YOUR adv...

281: The ONE question that will make all of your marketing better

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn the ONE question to ask yourself to instantly make your marketing, your copywriting, and your advertising b...