Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business

280: Tesla made me an offer I couldn't refuse...

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I finally caved and bought a Tesla Model S, and in this episode you'll hear about their entire offer and how it convinced me to buy.

279: If you build it, will they come?

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Every entrepreneurs loves to build things... whether it's a website, a podcast, an app, a blog, or social media profiles... but in today's e...

278: The one sentence persuasion in sales and marketing

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn about the FIVE components to be more persuasive in your sales and marketing efforts.

277: What comes first... the chicken or the egg... for entrepreneurs?

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear about how to spark real transformation before you're "ready" for that transformation to occur.

276: What 27yo Brian said on national radio about the early entrepreneurial journey

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A brief summary of this episode

275: Facebook Ad Targeting 101 (explained in simple terms at long last!)

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The most important component of any ad campaign is targeting. In today's episode you'll learn about Facebook's targeting options, and ...

274: How to handle the storms in your life

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear about a mindset shift that will help you get through the obstacles in your life, even when the path forward i...

273: 5 things I wish I knew before I started my first business

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear the five things I wish I knew before I started my first business... from what to focus on to how to pick a fi...

272: How to get infinite content ideas without an audience or ever talking to anyone

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Content is one of the most powerful marketing tools at your disposal, and in today's episode you're going to learn how to never run out of ...

271: An effective way to change your habits through changing your identity

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear an excerpt from James Clear's book Atomic Habits about how changing your identity will lead to transfor...

270: How to become location-independent w/ Travis Sherry

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Sherry is the co-founder of The Paradise Pack and Location Indie, a community of traveling entrepreneurs. He is also the founder of Extra Pack ...

269: The two ways to do marketing + the goal of marketing

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn about the two ways to do marketing... swimming after the fish, and letting the fish swim to you. This is a r...

268: Steal this mindset lesson from me!

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting has taught me ONE key mindset lesson when it comes to life and business, and in today's episode you'll get to learn what it is so...

267: How to find DEEP and MEANINGFUL connections as an entrepreneur (and person!)

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we discuss how to find deep and meaningful relationships that can light you up and support you in your entrepreneurial journey...

266: The 12 components of your offer (your product/service is NOT your offer!)

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Your product or service is only one element of your offer, and in today's Strategy Wednesday episode you'll learn the 12 components that det...

265: What does it mean to "fake it 'til you make it" as an entrepreneur?

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're often told to "fake it until we make it..." and in today's episode you'll get clarity on what TO fake and what NOT to f...

264: The advice I wish I was given when I worked a 9 to 5

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear about how it's easier to make your way out of a 9 to 5 as opposed to saving your way out of a 9 to 5!

263: Your offer is most commonly the problem!

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people think their ad campaigns, their email copy, their phone sales process, etc. don't work... but it almost always comes down to your...

262: How to get EYEBALLS for your blog

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're starting a blog, you'll quickly realize that "if you build it they will come" is not true. In today's episode yo...

261: The most selfish thing you're (probably) doing

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll get a strong reminder that delaying and procrastinating and waiting isn't just punishing you... it's sel...

260: LIVE workshop on the 3 steps to go from wantrepreneur to entrepreneur

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear the recording of a LIVE workshop presented to over 3,000 Location Indie and Paradise Pack community members a...

259: How to get ALL the business answers you need from your competitors

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn how to use the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Pyramid to gain valuable business insights and accelerate your...

258: DON'T QUIT!

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode features the poem "Don't Quit" by Edgar A Guest and reminds you exactly what to do in the moments where you feel l...

257: How to completely change your results and create your own world

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian Lofrumento shares the best way to instantly change your world and change the results that you’re getting in business and i...

256: A simple marketing plan to launch your new podcast

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 213 you learned how to start a podcast from a technical perspective, but in today's episode you'll learn how to execute a simple...

255: The five things you can control

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As entrepreneurs there are a lot of unknowns, but in today's episode you'll get a reminder about the five things that only YOU can control.....

254: How to get your first client THIS WEEK w/ Gabby Turmelle (a real life 1-on-1 session)

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gabby Turmelle is a career coach who helps people find work that they are passionate about AND increase their salary in the process. In today's e...

253: How Kanchan Singh built a $1m+ cat cafe (Part 2)

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kanchan Singh is the founder and CEO of Crumbs & Whiskers, the largest cat cafe company in the United States, with two locations in Washington DC ...

252: How Kanchan Singh built a $1m+ cat cafe

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kanchan Singh is the founder and CEO of Crumbs & Whiskers, the largest cat cafe company in the United States, with two locations in Washington DC...

251: How to crush a client meeting (a real life 1-on-1 session)

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear a real life 1-on-1 session with a student inside the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Bootcamp on how to structu...

250: When is it your turn to succeed as an entrepreneur?

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear the answer to the important question of "when is it MY turn to succeed?" 

249: How every sale is just like love and relationships w/ Nate Bagley and Nat Harward

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear how closely sales relate to love and relationships, and how viewing it through that lens ensures that you end...

248: Using the entrepreneurs' pyramid to host a successful event or launch w/ Nat Harward & Nate Bagley

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear about using the entrepreneurs' pyramid of success to build a fundamentally sound and successful busin...

247: The dangers of "insights" as an entrepreneur w/ Nat Harward & Nate Bagley

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear about the differences between insight seekers and action takers, and how to view your business's growt...

246: The antidote to procrastination, self doubt, and other hurdles as an entrepreneur

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear the antidote to procrastination, self doubt, confusion, and a lack of focus... and you'll hear why ever...

245: How do you get people to buy from you!? A REAL life 1-on-1 call with a student...

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear a raw recording from one of my real life student calls about what you need to give people in order to get th...

244: What is your core identity... and how does it need to change as an entrepreneur?

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll go deep into exploring what YOUR identity is and how it holds you back from fulfilling your entrepreneurial potenti...

243: How to become a thought leader w/ Mitchell Levy

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mitchell Levy is the guy behind AHAthat.com, is a TEDx speaker, and has launched 20+ businesses in Silicon Valley, including publishing companies that...

242: Would you rather be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in the ocean?

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As an entrepreneur, is it smarter to be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in the ocean? In today's episode we'll answer that questi...

241: Instantly gain CONFIDENCE with this simple mindset shift

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn how to leverage a simple mindset shift that George Clooney discovered to start landing gigs as an actor... a...

240: 5 big changes for Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear about FIVE major changes coming to the world of Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur. Sign up for the free Wantrepr...

239: The Entrepreneurs' Pyramid of Success + YOU!

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn about the Entrepreneurs' Pyramid of Success... and what the most crucial foundation is to make the e...

238: The harshest text message I sent to YOU

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear the harshest text message I've ever sent to a newer entrepreneur, and how it's changing EVERYTHING ...

237: The ad campaign metric that makes or breaks your campaign

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most important levers in any ad campaign is click-thru rate. In today's episode you'll learn what click-thru rate is, how it imp...

236: COMMIT to non-zero days... starting NOW!

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you adopt the mindset of non-zero days, your entire life and business can change. In today's episode you'll learn what non-zero days are...

235: What "White Men Can't Jump" taught me about marketing and sales...

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn about the most consistent mistake that newer entrepreneurs make when it comes to selling, and how to avoid t...

234: The real MAGIC behind successful marketing campaigns

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of newer entrepreneurs think that mimicking a successful marketing campaign will yield similar results, but in today's episode we discuss w...

233: How many times will you get REJECTED?

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If there's one guarantee as an entrepreneur, it's that you're going to face rejection. In today's episode you'll hear how ma...

232: My one word for 2019

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most people forget their New Year's resolutions, so in today's episode you'll hear about a different approach of choosing ONE WORD to s...

231: Should you go back and re-do your work?

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Almost every entrepreneur has the urge to go back and re-do work that they've already done to make it better. In today's episode we'll...

230: The 9 to 5 mentality that will leave you broke as an entrepreneur

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn about how checking the boxes as an entrepreneur isn't good enough, and how you only get "credit&q...

229: Celebrating YOUR transformation + progress!

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we'll celebrate YOUR progress and transformations up to this point, with a reminder that these moments are the one that ...

228: My top 10 reflections from 2018

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear my personal and business reflections from 2018... and how they impacted my life and business this year.

227: The FIVE documents that handle ALL of my yearly planning

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to yearly planning for entrepreneurs, just five documents shape my own business planning. In today's episode you'll learn wha...

226: What Abraham Lincoln says about perspective w/ Kristina Lofrumento

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Abraham Lincoln once said “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses,” and in today's episode yo...

225: The #1 thing to do to rapidly hit $10K per month

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recently a newer entrepreneur asked "what's the number one thing I can do to accelerate my path to $10K per month?" In today's epi...

224: What comes first... monetization or an audience?

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most people ask the question of "what comes first... making money or building an audience?" In today's episode you'll learn from e...

223: How to make the next 12 months the best of your life and business

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing happens by mistake in life, and today you get to decide what the next 12 months of your life looks like. In today’s episode you’ll be remi...

222: Finding stability in your instability as an entrepreneur

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Instability is a staple of entrepreneurship, and in today's episode you'll learn how to embrace that instability by finding stability insi...

221: How to sell your online course before you've created it

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What comes first... the customers or the course? In today's episode you'll learn about the simple strategy of selling your online course bef...

220: Addition by subtraction (how to use SIMPLICITY!)

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear about how subtraction is often the key to addition in your life and business... all based on a blog post by...

219: 8 places to work remotely from as an entrepreneur

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As an entrepreneur you get to work from anywhere. In today's episode you'll learn eight places – including coffee shops and beyond – tha...

218: The two most important things to plan for in 2019

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

2019 is right around the corner, and if you're serious about making it the most successful and profitable year ever then there are TWO things to...

217: The key to DISCPLINE (if you're not disciplined)

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn the key to discipline according to Abraham Lincoln... and you'll hear it in a way that speaks to you e...

216: How to appear as HIGH STATUS in any industry

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Status" is something that isn't tangible... it's perceived based on the way you show up in the world. In today's episode you...

215: The scariest part about launching a business

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Launching" a business always feels like an event to us as entrepreneurs, but reality rarely lives up to the expectations. In today's e...

214: You have too many skills... and that's crippling you!

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Many newer entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs are paralyzed by the variety of their skills... putting them in an endless loop of not knowing what to do...

213: How to start a podcast for less than $150 explained in 5 minutes

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common people question ask is "how do I start a podcast" In today's episode you'll learn how to do it in less than...

212: STOP procrastination for good with the 5 second rule

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn about Mel Robbins' 5 Second Rule to end procrastination. "The rule is simple: The moment you have...

211: $0 to $10K/mo in less than 12 months w/ Nate Bagley

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Bagley is an entrepreneur, speaker, and podcaster at Loveumentary.com. Nate has launched a series of events throughout Utah called "Date Ni...

210: Is it possible to give away too much for free?

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard it a million times before... "lead with value." In today's episode you'll learn what it means when you feel like...

209: If you don't stop this, you'll NEVER succeed

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EVERY entrepreneur (and person) is guilty of having excusitis. In today's episode you'll hear how if you DON'T start taming your excu...

208: The WRONG question that newer entrepreneurs love to ask

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Beginner entrepreneurs often ask about marketing. It's easy to get excited by the world of funnels, email autoresponders, and "automated in...

207: Easy customer retention strategies that will GAIN you more customers (that all businesses can use!)

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Every business should be focusing on customer retention... and if you start using simple customer retention strategies in your business it can also G...

206: There's no such thing as a setback

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is based around an excerpt from Advanced Magic: A Course in Manifesting an Exceptional Life (Book 3) by Genevieve Davis. "...

205: The art of storytelling as an entrepreneur w/ Kyle Gray

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Gray is an entrepreneur and bestselling author who helps startups and small businesses grow with storytelling and content marketing. He has helpe...

204: Six things newbie entrepreneurs do that do more harm than good

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nat Harward is an endurance athlete and entrepreneur, and in today’s episode we discuss SIX things that newbie entrepreneurs do that cause more harm...

203: What frustrated endurance athlete and entrepreneur Nat Harward here in LA

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nat Harward is an endurance athlete and entrepreneur, and in today's episode he reveals how his frustrations on the tennis court in Los Angeles t...

202: How Jenny Watzka did $40K in sales in her first 3 months as an entrepreneur

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Watzka is a strategic business coach who generated $10K in revenue in her first month in business, and closed over $40K in sales in her first th...

201: The truths about the business of BLOGGING

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn the difference between having your blog be your business versus having your blog as a part of your business.

200: How taking a step backward is a step in the right direction

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll get some relief about your own entrepreneurial journey and path, and some assurance about the path that success ty...

199: Taming your inner critic w/ Petra Kolber

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Petra Kolber is an internationally renowned fitness expert and wellness leader who is known throughout the industry as a crusader for change and a b...

198: The hidden secret to Facebook Ads

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is constantly looking for the "secret" to running a successful Facebook Ads campaign. In today's episode you'll learn the...

197: The mindset of world class tennis pros w/ Ian Westermann

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Westermann is a tennis pro and the founder of Essential Tennis, the world's largest online tennis instructional company. In today's epis...

196: Are you destined for greatness as an entrepreneur?

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The feeling of being destined for greatness can be freeing or crippling. In today's episode we get real about that feeling and how you know if i...

195: How a tennis coach built an online empire w/ Ian Westermann

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Westermann has gone from a tennis coach to launching and running the world's largest tennis instructional company, with over 30m views on You...

194: What a hammer and stone have to do with your success or failure

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Season 3 of the podcast is HERE! To kick things off, you'll hear about how persistence and continuous effort determines your success (or failure...

193: Live Q&A with location-independent entrepreneurs

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear Brian's Q&A session with a group of location-independent entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs. If you wa...

192: The 3 (simple) steps to go from wantrepreneur to entrepreneur

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll hear a presentation given to the Paradise Pack community of location-independent entrepreneurs about the three sim...

191: The most important trait (and habit) that dictates your level of success

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn the ONE habit to develop to transform your success... and what action you can take TODAY to start making it...

190: The ONE hack that transformed my productivity, mindset, and happiness

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn the one simple (and instant) life and business hack that you too can use to transform your productivity, min...

189: The mistake almost ALL entrepreneurs make with their website

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs and businesses view their website as an "online brochure" when in fact its main job is to get you more customers and clie...

188: I'm probably revealing too much in this episode...

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to travel more, work from anywhere and live your dream lifestyle? Introducing The Paradise Pack, a bundle of world-class educational products f...

187: 7 DAYS ONLY! What's inside the 2018 Paradise Pack w/ Travis Sherry!

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to travel more, work from anywhere and live your dream lifestyle? Introducing The Paradise Pack, a bundle of world-class educational products fr...

186: How "the stuff that sucks" represents your biggest opportunity

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn a simple mindset and attitude to have towards the things that aren't always fun as an entrepreneur... a...

185: How a former high school teacher got 3m+ frequent flyer miles and travels the world for free w/ Travis Sherry

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Sherry is the co-founder of The Paradise Pack and Location Indie, a community of traveling entrepreneurs. He is also the founder of Extra Pack ...

184: This is the #1 predictor of how much money you'll make

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you'll learn the ONE activity that you can do as an entrepreneur that's most closely coordinated with your earnings...

183: What being TIRED as an entrepreneur means for your journey

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode focuses on a quote from Andre Agassi's autobiography, Open. "I can’t promise you that you won’t be tired, he says....

182: The deal you MUST make with yourself to start succeeding

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most people go a lifetime without executing their ideas and living their dream lives. In today's episode you'll learn the ONE deal you need ...

181: Where to find the answers to YOUR specific business problems

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of questions we try to answer as entrepreneurs. "What should my marketing say?" "What should my ad campaigns look like?...