PODCAST · business
Entrepreneur's Enigma
by Seth Goldstein & Goldstein Media LLC
Welcome aboard to the captivating world of Entrepreneur’s Enigma, a podcast that dives deep into the thrilling and sometimes tumultuous journey of being an entrepreneur. Strap yourself in for an exhilarating ride through the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial landscape, as we bring you tales straight from the hearts and minds of some of the most innovative and determined individuals in the business world.Being an entrepreneur isn't just a career choice; it's a way of life that demands unwavering dedication, creativity, and resilience. The road to success is paved with challenges, victories, setbacks, and breakthroughs. Every week, we invite you to join us as we sit down with a diverse array of entrepreneurs, each with their own unique story to share. These remarkable individuals open up about their personal journeys, offering insights into their triumphs and tribulations, their moments of inspiration and frustration.While the entrepreneurial jo
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The Hidden Truth About Entrepreneurs: Why Hustle Is Both a Gift and a Trap With Alicia Rius
Alicia Rius is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and former startup COO who helps first-time managers and founders lead with clarity, confidence, and impact. She began her career as a high-performing individual contributor before moving into project management — where she first experienced the shift from doing the work to leading it. That transition sparked a lifelong curiosity about what actually makes people effective leaders. While living in Los Angeles, Alicia founded and co-founded three ventures, including SoundStorming, where she served as COO. Those fast-moving environments exposed her to a recurring problem: talented people promoted into leadership roles without the clarity, structure, or support to succeed. Combined with her background in project management and systems thinking, that experience drove her to simplify leadership complexity into tools and frameworks leaders can apply immediately. After more than two decades in personal development and leadership practice — and shaped by living and working across multiple countries and cultures — she came to recognize that most leadership struggles aren't skill problems. They're identity transitions. Today, Alicia is an ICF PCC–certified coach and founder of Hive Leadership & Team Coaching, where she helps organizations strengthen leadership pipelines and equip emerging leaders to scale teams with clarity. She is the creator of the 4Ps Leadership Framework™ and the author of Lead With Clarity, a practical guide for navigating the invisible shift from doer to leader. Links https://www.hiveteamcoaching.com https://www.hiveteamcoaching.com/book https://linkedin.com/in/aliciarius https://www.aliciariusphotography.com https://www.soundstorming.com If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcasting Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Imposter Syndrome to Book Author How Visibility Can Keep You Up at Night (And How to Sleep Anyway) with Melanie Borden
Melanie Borden is the founder of The Borden Group, an executive visibility advisory firm helping leaders translate expertise into measurable growth across modern search. She is a trusted personal brand strategist and GTM advisor for leaders to align their expertise with their digital presence and future-proof their careers. Links Book — Theatre of the Mind: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G53YGT9V LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieborden/ Company: https://humantobrand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humantobrand/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcasting Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From Bike Parts to AI: Bill Crawley’s Path to Marketing Clarity
Bill Crawley has been building businesses since he was nine years old. Over five decades as an entrepreneur, he's launched, scaled, and sold companies across consumer products, publishing, and restaurants—driven by a fascination with what makes businesses grow, regardless of industry. He completed his first exit in his mid-20s and has had four successful ones since. Just before turning 60, an age his younger self assumed would mean slowing down, Bill instead decided to tackle a problem that had frustrated him for over a decade: the chaos of digital marketing. As marketing shifted from analog to digital, success increasingly demanded mastering complex platforms, chasing algorithm changes, and burning cash just to keep pace. Even seasoned agencies were often guessing. Bill built Advark AI to cut through that confusion and give business owners the clarity and control they deserve. Links Try Advark AI for free at https://advarkai.com https://linkedin.com/in/bill-crawley1 If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcasting Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Breaking the Mold: Kylee Ingram on Diverse Voices and Better Decision Tools
Kylee Ingram is a creator, technologist, and entrepreneur. She began her career in international television and interactive media, producing and directing projects seen in over 100 countries. After years working in creative industries and inside a tech accelerator, she co-founded Wizer, a decision-intelligence platform that helps organisations design better decisions by bringing the right voices into the room. Kylee is passionate about building systems that reduce blind spots, strengthen leadership, and help women step into influence without losing what makes them powerful. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleeingram/ https://www.wizer.business/ https://www.wizer.business/commsmatching If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcasting Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Empowering Success: Nicholette Hemingway on Coaching, Leadership, and Resume Writing
Nicholette Hemingway is the Owner and Operator of Nike H Speaks LLC, which provides Career Coaching Services. In addition to these services, Nike H Speaks provides Interview Preparation Training and Resume Writing Tips Training, along with Document and Letter Writing, Women Leadership Training, and Administration of Public Health Programs. Nicholette has over 20 years of experience being on interview panels at the city, county, state, and federal government levels. She has taken these experiences and developed trainings on interview skills and resume writing tips. Nike H Speaks also provides one-on-one and group career coaching that includes mock interviews and attire selection. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholetteh/ https://nikehspeaks.com/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcasting Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Surprising Power of Quizzes to Turn Cold Audiences into Hot Leads with Maiko Sakai
Maiko Sakai designs the front door of high-ticket businesses. After years in management consulting, she noticed a pattern: founders invested heavily in traffic and content but still relied on persuasion-heavy sales calls to close. The leak wasn't visibility—it was entry. Now she works with consultants, coaches, and service founders to build diagnostic entry systems (ie. Quizzes etc.) that let buyers self-identify before booking a call. Instead of pushing traffic toward webinars or lead magnets, she designs structured decision experiences that surface tension and accelerate clarity. Her work reframes quizzes from engagement tools into strategic infrastructure — reducing friction, shortening timelines, and attracting leads who already know why they're a fit. She believes marketing shouldn't convince. It should help buyers conclude. Maiko holds an MBA from Cornell, but her real expertise comes from studying how decisive buyers think—and designing entry points that respect their intelligence. Links https://maikosakai.com https://linkedin.com/in/maikosakai https://threads.net/maikosakaibiz https://instagram.com/maikosakaibiz https://x.com/maikosakaibiz If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery-community-6116/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Overcoming Failure and Finding Success with Dr. Danny Brassell
A highly-sought after speaker, trainer and coach known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell (www.DannyBrassell.com) has spoken to over 3,500 audiences worldwide. He has authored 21 books, including Leadership Begins with Motivation and Misfits and Crackpots. The co-founder of WellCrafted Story™, Danny helps entrepreneurs, individuals and organizations leverage speaking on stages as a major client lead source that converts. Links https://www.YouTube.com/DannyBrassell https://www.twitter.com/DannyBrassell https://www.Facebook.com/DannyBrassell https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannybrassell/ https://www.instagram.com/realDannyBrassell If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery-community-6116/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From Cleaning Floors to Building Empires: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Guy Dunn
Guy Dunn is a serial entrepreneur, technology innovator, and recognized networking expert based in the Philadelphia area. With over three decades of business experience, Guy has built his career on the fundamental principle that strong relationships are the foundation of business success. As the creator of RoofTrack360.com, a comprehensive platform revolutionizing customer acquisition systems for roofing companies, and TrustLooper.com , an innovative trust-building platform for businesses, Guy has proven his ability to identify market needs and develop technology solutions that solve real-world problems. His entrepreneurial journey includes scaling a multimillion-dollar franchise operation from 3 territories in 2006 to 9 territories across the Philadelphia Metro area, New York City metro area, and Central New Jersey by 2012. Guy's impressive career includes executive leadership roles as Chief Financial Officer of M. Davis and Company, Director of Business Development with Global Systems Technologies, Inc., and Chief Operating Officer with Glo-Chem International. His diverse experience across industries has given him a unique perspective on the universal principles of business growth: identifying target clients, attracting them, selling to them, and doing it profitably. A 1982 graduate of Morehouse College with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, Guy combines financial acumen with entrepreneurial vision. He is also the host of a business podcast where he shares insights on networking, technology, and business growth strategies with entrepreneurs and business leaders. As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Guy has presented his insights on networking and digital marketing to over 100 companies across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. He is the author of multiple books including ;Networking For Business; and Maybe You Can Fix It Yourself—Quick Computer Fixes For The Non-Geek. Guy credits his success to his self-proclaimed identity as a professional networker, his 2025 edition of Networking For Business represents the culmination of his decades of experience building meaningful business relationships in an increasingly digital world. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/guydunn/ https://www.youtube.com/@TrustlooperIdeaGuy https://trustlooper.com https://rooftrack360.com If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery-community-6116/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From Side Hustler to Security Industry Disruptor: Taylor May's Entrepreneurial Journey
Taylor May is the Founder & CEO of SecurityVIP (SVIP), a research firm dedicated to bridging the gap between manufacturers and end users in the security industry. With more than 12 years of experience in the security industry, Taylor specializes in emerging technologies and is recognized for building strong, lasting end user relationships. His leadership and impact have earned him recognition as an IFSEC Global Security Influencer, an Honored Listee in Marquis Who’s Who in America, and a Top 40 Global Thought Leader by the Life Safety Alliance. Taylor holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University, where he also competed as a Defensive End on the 2011 Big 12 Championship Football Team. He later earned his MBA from the University of Dallas. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-may-mba-55b40a84/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/svip-enterprises https://www.svip.news/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery-community-6116/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rebuilding a Travel Business From Scratch With Ali Raymer: Surviving and Thriving After COVID
Ali Raymer is a Senior Travel Advisor and team leader at Picture This Travel who rebuilt her business from the ground up after COVID wiped out her income while she was navigating new motherhood. After briefly returning to teaching, she reinvented her business through personal branding, content, and systems—eventually scaling to a multi-million-dollar book of business. Today, Ali leads a high-performing team and speaks candidly about entrepreneurship, reinvention, and what it really takes to rebuild when plans fall apart. She brings a grounded, real-world perspective on growth, leadership, and resilience behind the highlight reel. Links Website: https://www.alipicturethistravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alipicturethistravel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alipicturethistravel/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/alipicturethistravel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alipicturethistravel If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery-community-6116/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Power of Teamwork in Entrepreneurship: Lessons from Melanie Sikma
Melanie Sikma is the CEO and co-founder of her family's tax firm One Stop Tax Strategists, where they helps high-income entrepreneurs bring peace to taxes and purpose to profits. Through strategic tax planning, top-notch accounting work and financial support, One Stop Tax Strategists uncovers an average of $70,000 in tax savings per client each year… so business owners can stop stressing and start truly living more. Links AI Chatbot to see how much you can save in tax: https://shorturl.at/wpxN9 WEBSITE: https://www.osts.tax SOCIAL LINKS: -IG: https://www.instagram.com/melaniesikma/?hl=en -FB: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.mcbroom/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery-community-6116/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Managing Music, Media, and Motivation: Allen Halas’ Unique Entrepreneurial Journey
Allen Halas is a music writer, radio host, and podcaster based in Milwaukee, WI. He currently works for OnMilwaukee, the largest digital media outlet in the city, and can be heard weekly on FM 102.1 in Milwaukee as the host of Love Local Radio. Allen is also the founder of Breaking And Entering, a music website that showcases talent in the Milwaukee music scene. Since 2014, Breaking And Entering has produced daily content based around independent music. In addition to those media outlets, Allen co-hosts the Hustling Sideways podcast, where he and Jim Love look at the side hustles and passion projects of entrepreneurs who maintain a regular 9-to-5 job as well. Links All social media: @AllenHalas https://AllenHalas.com https://BreakingAndEntering.net https://OnMilwaukee.com https://Linktr.ee/hustlingsideways If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery-community-6116/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Embracing Risk: Jake Wysocki’s Leap from Intrapreneur to Entrepreneur
Jake Wysocki trained hundreds in workshop facilitation at a Fortune 200 company, then left to bring that same methodology to the world of coaching. He now runs Intention Craft where he helps experts build Workshops their clients love attending and they love to deliver. Links Grab Jake's free resources at workshopwhy.com - including a 45-minute Workshop WHY Session and the World Class Workshop Crash Course. If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery-community-6116/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Delco Stories, Digital Marketing, and Becoming Your Own Boss with Josh Irons
Josh Irons is the CEO of River Avenue Digital, a digital-first marketing agency that helps small and mid-sized businesses take digital marketing off their to-do lists. He leads the agency’s people, strategy, and client work, with a focus on modern growth engines like AI-enabled marketing, performance analytics, and clear, conversion-driven storytelling. He recently expanded River Avenue Digital’s footprint by acquiring a business in Florida. With more than 25 years of experience, Josh has built a career at the intersection of strategy, messaging, and execution, helping organizations translate expertise into content and campaigns that earn attention and drive revenue. Josh earned an MBA with a marketing specialization from Villanova University, a BA in Journalism, Public Relations, and Advertising from Temple University, and an international business certificate from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. A strong proponent of community service, Josh supports organizations including Toys for Tots and the Movember Foundation. Based in suburban Philadelphia, he enjoys time with his wife, Dawn, son, Ari, and dog, Panda. Links https://riveravenuedigital.com https://toysfortots.org https://us.movember.com Key Moments [08:43] "Networking: Scaling and Prioritizing" [11:26] Entrepreneurship: Impact and Freedom [14:57] "Airport Phone Battery Panic" [16:50] "Casual Chaos of Podcasts" If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Balancing Podcasting, Business, and Parenthood: Insights from Tony Berardo
Tony Berardo is a multifaceted creator and entrepreneur whose work spans podcasting, digital content strategy, and brand development. He is the creator and host of Humanity & Hashtags, a podcast dedicated to exploring human connection, social trends, and modern-day challenges through meaningful, story-driven conversations. Tony is also the founder of Human Dad, a lifestyle apparel brand inspired by fatherhood. Proudly embracing the title of “Dadpreneur,” Tony blends his experience as a business owner with the everyday realities of being a girl dad — creating a unique voice that resonates with parents, creators, and companies alike. Links Website – https://www.theberardo.com Social – https://www.instagram.com/theberardo Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@theberardo Apparel Brand – https://www.humandad.com If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Marketing and Leading Authentically Through Human Design with Stefanie Carlstedt
Stefanie Carlstedt is a Human Design Business Coach who helps entrepreneurs build businesses that actually fit who they are, not who the online world tells them to be. After building and losing a six-figure business by following one-size-fits-all strategies, Stef was forced to confront a hard truth: success with self abandonment isn’t sustainable. Through Human Design, she discovered why burnout, inconsistency, and frustration weren’t personal failures, but signs she was operating against her natural design. Now, Stef helps business owners uncover how they’re uniquely wired to lead, market, make decisions, and grow in a way that feels clear, sustainable, and deeply personal. Her work bridges strategy and self-trust, helping entrepreneurs stop copying roadmaps and start building businesses that evolve with them. Stef is known for cutting through the noise with honesty, compassion, and practical insight, reminding entrepreneurs that the path is rarely linear and that the most powerful businesses are built from within. Find Stef Online: https://stefcarlstedt.com/hdreport (FREE GIFT) https://www.instagram.com/stefaniecarlstedt/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Ups and Downs of Tech Entrepreneurship: Bill Evans’ Tips for Success
Bill Evans is the CEO and Solutions Architect of Liberty Fox Technologies, a software consulting firm he founded after being laid off early in his career. A La Salle University graduate with dual degrees in Computer Science and Telecommunications, Bill turned a challenging job market into an opportunity to build a stable, fast-growing technology consultancy that now serves clients internationally. Since 2010, Liberty Fox has focused on being more than just a tech provider—positioning itself as a true partner to its clients while delivering high-quality custom software solutions. Under Bill’s leadership, the company has earned repeated recognition on the Philadelphia 100, achieving Hall of Fame status after more than seven years on the list and ranking as high as 14th. Bill continues to lead complex technical initiatives for a wide range of corporate clients. Outside of work, he enjoys flying airplanes, muscle cars, discovering new dining spots, and attending unique events with friends. Links https://www.libertyfoxtech.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/liberty-fox-technologies If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From Radio DJ to Opera Singer to Tech Innovator: Alan Brunton’s Wild Entrepreneurial Journey
Alan Brunton is redefining the role of audio in human health, education, and performance. From pioneering restaurant ventures and media productions to groundbreaking audio technology, Alan’s journey reflects a rare blend of entrepreneurial drive, creative vision, and scientific innovation. His company, Cymatrax, stands at the forefront of a global movement to harness sound not only for entertainment, but for measurable improvements in cognition, wellness, and neurological therapy. Links https://cymatrax.com If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From Camera-Shy to Content King: Ed Oyama on Embracing Imperfect Video for Business Growth
Ed Oyama used to hate being on camera. Twenty years ago, he had a blast editing videos for his church's college group - but he couldn't talk on camera to save his life! But one day he tried something different. He stopped chasing perfection and simply showed up - walking and talking with his phone, sharing what he knew. And in just over a year, he 4x’d his LinkedIn following, 60x’d his YouTube audience, booked 40+ calls and closed over $10k in new business… all by making simple videos. Now, Ed teaches others to do the same in his Small Business Video School, where in the last two months students have made over 314 videos and started booking in leads and clients! Key Moments [04:38] "Learning Through Business Experimentation" [09:29] "From Church to Web Design" [13:19] Making Action Fun and Simple [16:16] "Two Videos in 20 Minutes" [18:58] "Creating, Learning, and Growing" Find Ed Online https://onesimplevideo.com - Ed's world famous five-minute video scripthttps://smallbusinessvideoschool.com - Ed's free community - where smart people go to learn how to make simple videos! If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Ally Machate Helps Authors Turn Books into Powerful Business Tools
Ally Machate is a publishing strategist, author services expert, and founder of The Writer’s Ally. A former Simon & Schuster editor with 25+ years in the industry, she helps authors write, publish, and sell high-quality books that fuel business growth, attract ideal clients, and boost authority. Known for her honest, strategic approach, Ally helps authors cut through the noise, avoid costly mistakes, and turn their books into real engines of visibility and results. Website: https://www.thewritersally.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allysonemachate FB: https://www.facebook.com/allysonemachate IG: https://www.instagram.com/allymachate/ GR: https://goodreads.com/allysonemachate Special offer link: https://www.offers.thewritersally.com/enigma If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From Navy Vet to Cartoon Illustrator: Jonnie Allan’s Three Decades of Art and Business
Jonnie Allan is an illustrator with over three decades of experience, specializing in fun, fantastic, family-friendly artwork that evokes strong emotions—from laughter and amazement to heartfelt “Awww” moments of pure cuteness. His work captures a wide range of feelings and brings joy and wonder to audiences of all ages. Jonnie’s art can be found in comic books, children’s books, on T-shirts, websites, brochures, flyers, business cards, murals, and more. His creative focus lies in character design, cartooning, sequential art, and storytelling. He studied art at Saddleback Junior College in Mission Viejo, CA, and at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Since then, he has continued to expand his artistic knowledge through self-teaching, mastering both traditional and digital mediums such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Fresco, Procreate, Clip Studio, and Affinity Designer. A proud Navy veteran, Jonnie is a loving husband, and a dedicated father to a spirited child with an unstoppable passion for LEGO. Links https://Pixelsandpastels.com https://linkedin.com/jonnieallan https://facebook.com/stykman If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Fast-Talking Marketer: Rachel Allen on Freedom, Adventure, and Entrepreneurship
Rachel Allen is a fast-thinking, deeply nerdy marketer with broad-ranging experience in for-profit and non-profit sectors. She’s written for some of the biggest (and smallest) names in business, and excels at marketing that's equal parts data-driven and human-centered. Having run a marketing business for 16 years with clients in 21+ countries, Rachel’s written for some of the top names in entrepreneurship, as well as influencers, brick-and-mortar businesses, and non-profits around the world. Her work has contributed directly to high-ROI launches, leaps in audience engagement, industry awards, relationships with top venture capital firms, and national-level honors. Find Rachel Online https://www.boltfromthebluecopywriting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelallenwrites/ https://www.instagram.com/boltfromthebluecopywriting https://boltfromthebluecopywriting.substack.com/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From Workaholic to Biz Hippie: Scarlett Stanhope on Money Mindset and Entrepreneurial Freedom
Scarlett Stanhope, aka The Biz Hippie, teaches coaches to conquer their finances and own their worth so they can be fully supported by the work they love! Scarlett harnessed the power of money to break free from her workaholic career path and pursue her dreams. She uses a combination of tangible money management strategies as well as a variety of coaching techniques to help her clients transform their mindset and relationship to money, allowing them to strategically achieve their goals and live their best lives. Links Free 30 Minute Abundance Activation Session: https://thebizhippie.com/activate Free Quiz - Discover Your Money Mindset Type: https://thebizhippie.com/quiz Empowered & Abundant Podcast: https://thebizhippie.com/podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebizhippie If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/abou Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Power of Sonic Branding: Jeff McQuilkin’s Journey in Music and Marketing
Jeff McQuilkin is an award-winning composer based in New York City whose career spans more than three decades. His music has been featured in numerous films and in major TV series, including 150+ episodes of History Channel’s “American Pickers”, Oxygen’s “Snapped”, and more. Jeff also has more than a decade of experience providing content in the marketing space, and he recently began combining his composing and marketing skills to offer sonic branding to small businesses, empowering them to become top-of-mind over their competitors using the same branding tools used by global brands at an affordable rate. • More than 30 years of professional composing experience, with music featured on films and TV • More than 15 years of marketing experience (including blogging, copywriting, and digital marketing) • Known for his musical ability to compose a “great hook,” making him an excellent choice to create sonic branding Find Jeff Online: Sonic branding website: jetstreamdigitalstrategies.com Schedule a FREE one-hour strategy session at: MeetJeffMCQ.com LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmcq/ Film composer website (optional): jeffmcquilkinmusic.com If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Polish Peter’s Blueprint for Building an Authentic Business and Life
Peter Kolat, also known as "Polish Peter", author of The Authentic Rebirth, helps entrepreneurs and coaches grow their business by aligning with their authentic purpose. His journey as an immigrant and transformation coach gives audiences practical tools to overcome limiting beliefs, build confidence, and scale with clarity and values. Listeners walk away inspired and equipped to lead authentically while creating growth that feels natural and fun. Links https://omega.myauthenticrebirth.com/home https://myauthenticrebirth.com/home If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Trusting Your Gut and Growing Your Brand Wisdom with Jessica Hallahan
After earning her Master's in Public Health from West Chester University, Jessica became a speaker and a stress management health educator, founding Journey to Yourself. Throughout her career and studies, she recognized a universal challenge: nearly everyone faces difficulties in managing stress at various points in their lives. This insight inspired Jessica to create Journey to Yourself, reflecting her life journey. Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToYourself101/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeytoyourself101/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-harrington-journeytoyourself/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj977TKZZ5HLcVajCeQZqWg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/journeytoyourself101/ Podcast: https://www.journeytoyourself.net/podcast Website: https://www.journeytoyourself.net/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Childhood Curiosity Led Chris LaFay to Two Decades in Digital Business
Chris LaFay is the founder of Classic City Consulting, an agency that specializes in transforming cluttered, confusing websites into clear, conversion-driven experiences. For over two decades, Chris has been helping growing businesses cut through the digital noise—streamlining their messaging, simplifying their navigation, and turning their websites into actual business tools instead of digital brochures. Key Moments [05:41] High School Web Design Journey [08:49] "Freelance Path to Stability" [10:52] Diversify Income Streams [16:48] Identity Beyond Business [18:00] Work-Life Balance & Connections Find Chris Online https://classiccity.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lafay/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Heart of AI: Miles Spencer’s Emotional Journey Building Reflecta’s Digital Memories
Miles Spencer is currently CEO and a founder of Reflekta.ai, a Soul Tech company that bridges generations through fully interactive digital legacies. A multi-exit entrepreneur, investor, and storyteller, he is also the author of the Amazon bestseller A Line in the Sand. As former co-host of PBS’s MoneyHunt, Miles has spent his career at the intersection of media, technology, and human-centered narrative. With Reflekta, he is pioneering a new way for families to preserve voice, memory, and values—turning stories into dynamic, spontaneous connections that endure across lifetimes. Find Miles Online https://reflekta.ai/podcasts https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesspencer/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Life Is Short, So Ray Blakney Sold Everything And Moved To Mexico. That's When The Adventure Began!
Ray is an entrepreneur who grew up in Turkey and now lives in Mexico with his family. Like many, he once believed there was a path he was supposed to follow: after college, he expected to become a computer engineer, build a retirement plan, and retire at 66 to “finally start living life.” But fate had other plans. In 2006, a television commercial changed the course of his life. It posed the question: “If they were to write a book about your life, would anybody want to read it?” Sitting in his condo in Cleveland, Ray realized that on the path he was on, even he wouldn’t want to read his own story. That moment sparked a dramatic shift. Within 90 days, he had quit his job, sold everything he owned, and moved to Mexico to volunteer at a research center near the Guatemalan border, serving indigenous communities. It was there that he met his future wife, who happened to be his Spanish teacher. In what he jokes was another case of “impulse control issues,” they decided to get married and start a business together at the same time — a risky move he doesn’t necessarily recommend, though it worked out for them. Since 2008, Ray has launched more than 20 profitable companies and sold four of them, many in partnership with his wife. Despite his track record, he admits he still often feels like he doesn’t fully know what he’s doing — a reminder, he says, that the more you learn, the more you realize how much you don’t know. Find Ray Online https://rayblakney.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondblakney/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Unlocking Trust and Connection: Joshua Bernstein on Business, Brainwaves, and the SYNC Protocol
Joshua Bernstein is a former VC, McKinsey Consultant, and Founder with a Wharton MBA who combines business and brainwaves - sharing how anybody can leverage neuroscience to enhance the way they live, love, work, and play. He is the creator of the SYNC Protocol, the world's first thought-based protocol to create instant trust and connection. Joshua has lived or worked in the United States, Europe, Asia, Central America, and South America...bringing a global perspective to unlock human potential. Find Joshua Online https://thesyncadvantage.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabbernstein/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Engineering Your Entrepreneurial Mindset with Kat Niewiadomska, Ph.D.
Kat Niewiadomska is a global Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant who blends her engineering, business and behavioral science background to help founders and entrepreneurs achieve sustainable success. She has over 15 years of experience working with startups, SME’s, NGO’s and multinational organizations. Kat is also the co-founder of Synaps Analytics, a data analytics company that measures social and leadership impact and ROI. Kat has over a decade of experience in consulting, training and coaching and has worked with startups, SME’s, NGO’s and multinational organizations on topics such as Creativity and Innovation, Design Thinking, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. She also has 6 years of experience as a design engineer working on cutting edge technology with governmental, military and non-governmental organizations both in the United States and France. She was an Adjunct Professor and taught Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Design Thinking at top-rated universities in the Middle East. She holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from SUNY, New York, an M.S. in Engineering from MIT and a PhD in Environmental Sciences from the Sorbonne. She is also an award wining author and TEDx speaker, an aspiring triathlete, acrylic painter and a mom of 3. Find Kat Online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katniewiadomska/ Co-Founder & CEO @ Synaps Analytics LLC: https://www.synapsanalytics.com/ Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant @ Audacity Activated Inc: https://www.audacityactivated.com/ Creator of the Entrepreneurial Failure Risk Index: https://failureindex.com/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Inside the Entrepreneurial Mind of Sociallyin CEO Keith Kakadia
Keith Kakadia is the co-founder and CEO of Sociallyin, a social-media-only agency he started in college that has grown into a 50-person team working with brands like Samsung, Carnival Cruise Line, and Nikon. Over the past 14 years, he’s turned Sociallyin into one of the top-ranked agencies in the U.S., known for blending creativity, data, and community engagement at scale. But Keith’s path hasn’t been a straight line—it’s been a series of calculated risks, late nights, and bold experiments. From early days hustling affiliate marketing campaigns, to bootstrapping an agency in the deep South, to now competing with global shops, his story is one of resilience and reinvention. Beyond running Sociallyin, Keith is passionate about building systems that make businesses more efficient, mentoring up-and-coming entrepreneurs, and exploring how AI can transform creative industries. He brings a candid, unvarnished view of entrepreneurship—the wins, the losses, and the lessons learned along the way. When he’s not scaling companies, you’ll likely find him traveling, experimenting with tech, or pushing himself with new adventures. Find Keith Online https://sociallyin.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithkakadia/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community: https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Behind the Lens With Marc Smiler: Building a Creative Career from Gigs to Corporate
Marc Smiler is a seasoned cinematographer, director, and content architect with more than two decades of experience telling stories through film. As the founder of Cinex Films and Marc Smiler Video Artist, he has produced thousands of projects — from high-end commercials and corporate films to weddings and live events — always blending artistry with the latest production technologies. Marc’s expertise covers everything from cinematography, lighting, and color grading to editing and brand storytelling. His work has helped organizations and individuals bring their messages to life in visually compelling ways that resonate with audiences across platforms. Most recently, Marc has expanded his creative work into a new business-focused brand designed to support fellow creatives. Through helpful tips, purchasable articles and guides on running a business, sales, and marketing, he’s sharing hard-earned insights from his career. Live and pre-recorded content, as well as in-person seminars, are also on the way, giving creatives practical tools to thrive both artistically and professionally. Find Marc Online http://www.cinexfilms.com/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Stephanie Hayes Is Your No Nonsense, Yet Friendly, Canadian Business Architect
Stephanie Hayes is a business strategist for established business owners who have built a viable, profitable business — yet feel stagnant, uninspired and maybe even a little directionless. Her clients are looking for ways to build wealth rather than just income, get their business working harder for them, and ultimately, position themselves for a successful exit. Key Moments [06:10] Entrepreneurial Journey: From Consulting to Mentorship [07:51] Building Business Assets for Exit [11:29] Strategizing Business Roles and Exits [16:00] Managing Thoughts and Beliefs [18:23] Enhancing Business Valuation Strategies Find Stephanie Online https://stephaniehayes.biz/9-types-of-assets https://www.howtofounder.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniehayesstrategy/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From Corporate Burnout to Creative Freedom Thato Dadson’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Thato Dadson is a business owner, award-winning videographer, and podcaster dedicated to telling powerful stories and helping creatives thrive. A graduate of Wilmington University with a degree in TV Studio Production and a minor in Multimedia and Design, Thato began his career in television as a camera operator, editor, and assistant for Positive Promotions in New Castle, Delaware, and later as a reporter and on-air talent for WHO?Mag TV. His portfolio includes filming major events such as the Philadelphia Flower Show and the Philadelphia Auto Show. In 2013, Thato transitioned from television to branding and marketing, and by 2017, he left his corporate role at Verizon to launch his own business. Today, as founder of 23 Journeys, LLC, he specializes in photography, videography, and creative storytelling, while hosting the podcast 23 Journeys: A Network for Creatives. Thato’s work has earned him multiple local awards in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, including the 2024 Bucks Happening Award for Top Local Wedding Videographer. Whether behind the camera or behind the mic, Thato’s passion is creating impactful visuals, building connections, and inspiring others to chase their creative goals. Key Moments 05:00 Father's Influence on Business Mindset 10:11 Valuing Personal vs. Corporate Work 12:05 Managing Photography's Financial Uncertainty 14:47 Recognize Strengths and Build Gradually Find Thato Online https://www.tdadsonimages.com/about-us https://www.23journeyscreative.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatod/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Beth Knaus From Salons And Salon Education To Writing, Entrepreneurship And Living Her Best Life
Beth Knaus is an award-winning copywriter, messaging consultant, and owner of That's A Spade Copywriting Services. She writes compelling, voice-driven content for female entrepreneurs so they can communicate with the audience they want to work with. She's also an author, creative writer, and speaker, and is available for creative workshops and speaking engagements that focus on copy and communication. In her previous life, she worked in the beauty industry as a hairdresser, salon owner, salon educator, and sales rep. She's been writing personally since before the Millennium.) Originally from New York, Beth lives near Boston, MA with her artist husband and sweet cat, Fifi. She has three amazing adult children who are off living amazing lives. When she's not writing, she's traveling, cooking, reading, hanging out in a city, and laughing. A LOT! Find Beth Online https://www.thatsaspade.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethknaus https://www.instagram.com/thats_a_spade https://www.instagram.com/bethknauswriter https://substack.com/@bethknauswrite If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Maneeza Aminy From Economics To Marketing And Entrepreneurship
Maneeza Aminy is the CEO of Marvel Marketers, an award-winning global digital marketing agency known for building high-performing Marketing Automation Strategies, Demand Generation Systems and Producing Standout Event Marketing experiences. With over 20 years of experience leading at the intersection of marketing, technology, and strategy, Maneeza is a sharp operator, a bold strategist, and someone who’s built a reputation for scaling what others call “too complex.” She’s advised some of the world’s most respected brands and leads with both empathy and edge. In addition to her leadership in the marketing world, Maneeza is the founder of MPACT, Marvel Marketers’ charitable foundation dedicated to creating meaningful, sustained impact in underserved communities. MPACT reflects the same values that guide her business: equity, access, and transformation through action. A former economics instructor and recognized thought leader, Maneeza is also the kind of leader who knows how to straighten her team’s superhero capes — empowering them to fully embody the superhero spirit on behalf of Marvel Marketers’ clients to transform their businesses. Key Moments [06:46] Economics Teaching Becoming Stagnant [09:16] "Startup Passion: Education & Tech" [11:23] Navigating Startup Role Confusion [14:29] "Prioritizing Relationships at Marvel" [18:03] Impact's Global Contributions Highlighted [21:39] Persistence in Problem-Solving Find Maneeza Online https://www.marvelmarketers.comhttps://linkedin.com/in/maminy If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jake Smolarek's Journey From An Immigrant With Not Much To His Name To A Multiple Time Entrepreneur And Business Coach
Jake Smolarek is a high-performance coach and entrepreneur with over 20 years of business experience and 17 years of coaching high-achievers, including entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and professionals, ready to stop playing small and follow through. After arriving in the UK in 2004 with just £150 in his pocket and barely speaking English, Jake built multiple businesses from scratch across construction, PR, digital marketing, and coaching while navigating some of life’s most brutal setbacks. In 2007–2008, he lost everything during the financial crash: his business collapsed, he went into debt, his relationship ended, and he was told (twice) that he had only months to live. That rock-bottom moment became a reset, leading to the development of the no-BS frameworks he now teaches worldwide. Jake is known for his raw honesty, sharp mindset work, and ability to turn chaos into clarity. He doesn’t do fluff, therapy language, or overused buzzwords. Instead, he delivers bold, clear, and actionable frameworks designed to get people moving and keep them executing. Whether he’s coaching one-on-one, speaking on stage, or showing up on a podcast, Jake brings fire, focus, and fundamental tools that help people perform under pressure, take ownership, and finally follow through. He’s currently active in three businesses: A high-performance coaching practice (his core passion) A digital marketing agency focused on SEO, PR, and paid ads A lead generation business in the construction space Jake’s message is simple: Stop waiting for clarity. Stop playing small. Get clear, get disciplined, and execute. Key Moments [06:03] Starting Fresh After Loss [09:50] Rock Bottom Resilience [10:28] "Embracing Freedom After Loss" [13:47] "Worry Less, Balance More" Find Jake Online https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakesmolarek/https://instagram.com/jakesmolarek/https://www.facebook.com/jake.lucas.smolarekhttps://tiktok.com/jakesmolarek If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Melissa Davis On Entrepreneurship And Getting Clarity On The Journey
Melissa Davis is a Foundational Clarity Coach and founder of Humanity Inc., where she helps impact-driven entrepreneurs align their values, unlock clarity, and build meaningful, collaborative businesses. She’s also the founder and co-leader of the Collaborative Entrepreneurship Incubator - a playful, trust-led incubator where entrepreneurs reimagine what’s possible when they create intentional partnerships for greater individual and collective prosperity, resilience, & impact. Key Moments [04:10] Startup Culture and Vision Divergence [07:44] Discovering Self-Values After Layoff [10:46] Foundational Clarity in Business [14:17] Embrace Collaboration Over Self-Sufficiency [17:56] Entrepreneurial Concerns [22:05] "Incubator Update: LinkedIn Insights" Find Melissa Online https://www.humanityinc.world https://www.humanityinc.world/incubator https://www.humanityinc.world/lab https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-heisley-davis/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-entrepreneurship-incubator https://www.instagram.com/collaborate4impact/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Isaac Saul On His Entrepreneurial Journey To Creating The Tangle Newsletter And A Robust News Brand
Isaac Saul is the Founder of Tangle, an independent, nonpartisan newsletter that presents a breakdown of the biggest news stories of the day, from both sides of the political aisle, to 125K+ subscribers in 55+ countries. As an ambitious but broke political reporter, Issac was struggling with countless job rejections and uncertainty over his path in life when he decided to turn his passion for open-minded political discourse into a mission-driven business. In 2019, he bootstrapped Tangle. In 5 years, Tangle has hit $1M in annual revenue through reader subscriptions alone and draws a wide audience on the Tangle podcast and YouTube. Its success landed Isaac on Forbes’ Next 1000 list in 2021 among other “upstart entrepreneurs redefining the American dream”. Tangle’s credibility today as one of the most reliable and least biased news sources on the internet is matched by Isaac’s standing as a seasoned political news voice. He has written for TIME Magazine, Vox, HuffPost, and other leading publications. - Recognized by notables like Dan Carlin, Elon Musk, Chris Anderson, Paul Graham for his viral analysis on the Israel-Hamas conflict, which had 20M+ views on X. - Cited by Fox News, The New York Times, and The Washington Post for his reports. - Delivered a TED Talk on how language shapes politics and ideas to communicate beyond the political divide in 2024. - Named by Yahoo News as one of 16 people whose writing shaped the 2016 election. Key Moments 04:28 Building a News Team Experience 07:48 "Why Not Try?" 10:06 Accidental Entrepreneurial Journey 15:09 Team Families and Responsibilities Find Out More About Isaac https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-saul/https://www.readtangle.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tangle/id1538788132https://www.youtube.com/@tanglenewshttps://www.forbes.com/next1000/https://adfontesmedia.com/tangle-bias-and-reliability/https://www.allsides.com/news-source/tangle-media-biashttps://www.isaacsaul.org/my-work.htmlhttps://x.com/Ike_Saul/status/1711780282725011520https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=543mYKKh1EEhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/16-people-who-shaped-the-2016-election-isaac-saul-175336283.html If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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David Feinman On Always Having the Entrepreneurial Spirit. Even From A Young Age
David Feinman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Viral Ideas, a Philadelphia-based productized video-editing agency on a mission to make creativity simple, impactful, and scalable. Over the past decade he has directed, produced, and edited thousands of videos for brands such as eBay and Johnson & Johnson—proving that great storytelling can be both artful and repeatable. David’s entrepreneurial journey began with launching The Zombie Run, one of the first nationwide 5K obstacle races that gamified fitness by immersing runners in a post-apocalyptic chase. The event’s viral success taught him how to blend memorable experiences with smart marketing—principles he now scales for clients every day. Under his leadership, Viral Ideas has become a seven-figure operation powered by a global team of editors, project managers, and AI-enhanced workflows that turn raw footage into scroll-stopping content at speed. Beyond steering daily operations, David hosts the “What It Takes” podcast, advises creative-service founders on systematizing their businesses, and is actively acquiring complementary agencies to expand Viral Ideas’ reach. A lifelong Philadelphian, marathon runner, and champion of continuous learning, David pairs human imagination with cutting-edge technology so that big ideas spread faster and farther than ever before. Key Moments [04:10] "The Power of Specialization" [10:12] Entrepreneurship: A Self-Improvement Journey [12:29] Entrepreneurs' Common Sleep Disruptors [14:46] Evolving Business Structure Find David Online www.viralideamarketing.com If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michele Novack Helping Companies Avoid Risk In Cyberspace
Michele Novack’s story has always centered on helping others through inspiration, sharing free knowledge, and encouraging others to live their best lives. With a career spanning over 30 years in leadership roles within the financial sector and cybersecurity, Michele is the founder of CardinalsByte, a Cybersecurity Risk Management company. CardinalsByte specializes in helping small businesses understand compliance requirements, breaking down complex information into layman’s terms rather than overwhelming legal jargon. Her journey is a powerful testament to transformation, where shifting her mindset has led to a life filled with gratitude, abundance, and success. Michele is the inspiring author of "Shifting Your Mindset to 21 Days of Abundance & Overcoming The FEAR OF Entrepreneur & Solo-Preneurship – Transform to A Game Changer!" Known for her innovation and willingness to take risks, she firmly believes that anyone can achieve their goals through determination and hard work. Michele has always strived to live fully, not just to survive. Her unique perspective is rooted in resilience and determination, both as a mother, friend, and mentor. Michele inspires others to push through challenges and embrace new approaches to life’s obstacles with hope and faith. She greets each day as an opportunity to seek growth and expand her inner and spiritual knowledge. Key Moments [04:59] Cybersecurity Risk Management Explained[10:29] "Test Before Launching a Business[11:37] "Embracing What You Know"[14:24] "Importance of Cybersecurity Education" Find Michele Online https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardinalsbyte/https://www.facebook.com/people/Cardinalsbyte/61571054412796/https://www.cardinalsbytes.com/cyber-ebook If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Charles Sims On Going From Being CTO At The Clippers To Entrepreneurship And Living The Dream
Charles Sims, is a distinguished business person with over 15 years of experience turned tech evangelist and investor. Charles has spearheaded more than $1.5 billion in acquisitions, navigating some of the most complex deals in the sports and entertainment industries. As well as the CTO of the LA Clippers basketball team. He is a master storyteller with a wealth of experiences that go far beyond what a single dinner conversation can contain. Charles seamlessly blends the worlds of technology and business, illuminating the value of even the most intricate technical scenarios, regardless of the audience's background. Key Moments [03:30] Clippers IT Challenges and Innovations [08:28] Bridging Tech-Leadership Communication Gaps [12:43] AI-Driven Startup Accelerator Platform [13:46] "Creative Incubator Process" [19:38] "Entrepreneurship: Reap What You Sow" [22:36] "Key VC Roles: Execute, Commercialize" [25:39] Tech Vision: Collaborative Storytelling Find Charles Online https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlessims/ https://www.HurricaneCTO.com If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Colin Hirdman On Doing The Entrepreneurship Journey With Your Best Childhood Friends
Colin Hirdman started his first company a week after graduating from college, and has been an entrepreneur ever since. He's building businesses through Monkey Island Ventures a company he co-founded with two of his best friends. Monkey Island Ventures is named after a park they played at since they were 5 years old. Over the years the trio has built over a dozen software and service businesses and want to help create as many successful entrepreneurs as they can by sharing what they know. Colin is now focused on their newest business, Rainmaker. He helps people in sales roles build their network, leads, and sales through LinkedIn… and turn LinkedIn into their favorite sales tool. Key Moments [05:24] Business Partnership Core Values [08:09] Entrepreneurship Stress and Perseverance [12:20] Scaling Businesses: CEO Insights [14:34] Hope as Carry-On Luggage Find Colin Online https://www.rainmakergrows.com https://wrappt.aihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/colinhirdman/https://app.rainmakergrows.com/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michael Villari On Entrepreneurship, Working With Your Spouse, And Helping Business Owners Find The Best VAs
Michael Villari is the Co-Founder, Secure Virtual Solutions (SVS) Born and raised in Holland, PA, Michael Villari is a proud graduate of LaSalle College High School and a lifelong athlete who played baseball through college and beyond. After college, he began his professional journey with the Faulkner Organization — a role he still looks back on as his favorite job for its leadership, culture, and operational excellence. However, the demanding hours took him away from what mattered most: family. Seeking more balance, Michael transitioned into the financial services industry but quickly realized that selling insurance wasn’t aligned with his passion or purpose. That clarity led to something greater. Drawing from his operational background and alongside his wife Becky — whose expertise in offshoring and workforce strategy shaped the vision — the two launched Secure Virtual Solutions (SVS). Today, SVS helps small businesses streamline operations and reclaim their time by integrating skilled, professionally managed virtual assistants into their teams. Michael is fueled by the belief that business owners should be able to grow without sacrificing their sanity — or their weekends. Key Moments 05:28 Struggles with Insurance Sales Ethics 08:38 "Beyond Virtual Assistance" 10:26 Virtual Assistants for Back Office Help 13:38 "Providing Financial Stability Abroad" 18:20 Impromptu Networking Interviews Find Michael Online WeAreSVS.comGetWellDesk.co, If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ash Lahore On Entrepreneurship And Community Building
Bullied almost every day as a shy, small-built expat kid in London, Ash quickly realized that survival wasn’t about being the loudest in the room, it was about finding your people. The lack of connection in those early years made one thing painfully clear: community isn’t a luxury, it’s oxygen. Ash powered through adversity, earning degrees from MIT and Oxford, not just collecting certificates, but building a mind sharpened by code and a heart tuned to human behavior. He went on to lead major tech projects for the BBC, HMRC, and the UK Government, impacting millions of lives — but something was missing. That "something" became Odd Circles, his bold answer to a quiet crisis: coaches, mentors, and solo experts stuck in isolation, overbooked and underpaid, struggling to grow in a world demanding scale. With Odd Circles, Ash built more than a SaaS platform — he built a movement, helping coaches turn one-way content into two-way conversations, followers into paying members, and burnout into belonging. Today, thousands of creators and experts use Odd Circles to build communities that 3x their income, but more importantly, they build circles where no one feels like the odd one out. Key Moments [03:52] "School Fest Drama Breakthrough" [08:29] Corporate Travel Burnout Reflection [13:11] Entrepreneurs: Unique Journeys and Wins [14:15] Founder with User-Centric Approach Find Ash Online https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-l-odd-circles/https://www.oddcircles.com/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Kristen Kidd On Entrepreneurship, Photography, Networking, And Social Work
Kristen spent 13 beautiful years as a social worker before moving on to establish her photography studio. For the past eight years she has built a six figure business, authored several books that have raised over $50,000 for nonprofit organizations. Her combined experiences over nearly 20 years has fostered an uncanny skill in authentic relationship building that creates sustainable profitability, philanthropy and personal fulfillment. Now, she teaches fellow leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers how to do the same. Key Moments [03:35] "Childhood Visits Spark Social Work" [07:40] Career Growth in Support Services [11:36] "The Stories We Tell Ourselves" [14:18] "Dog Mom Magazine Launch" Find Kristen Online https://www.luxsummitstudio.comhttps://www.dogmommagazine.com @lux_summit_studio@dog_mom_magazine If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Shane Hicks Helping Veterans Get Into Entrepreneurship After The Military
Shane Hicks graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Early in his military career, he took a blow to the head in hand-to-hand combat training that resulted in two torn retinas, a concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). After three surgeries, Shane was unexpectedly medically separated and had to fight for disability benefits. He then struggled to build a business within his residual capacity while finding employment opportunities for his formerly unemployed military spouse. Together, they learned the power of relationships and networking. For over ten years, Shane and his wife have helped coach numerous startups and established businesses to grow their businesses. RebootVA.org was established to provide Veterans and their families with the resources they need to grow their own businesses, just like Shane and his wife had to do 25-years ago. Key Moments [05:56] "Arbitrary Fibromyalgia Checklist Concerns" [10:05] "Wife's Wisdom: Go to Doctor" [10:26] "Doctor's Unexpected Discovery" [16:02] "Unavoidable Delays at Fort Sam" [18:46] Veterans' Entrepreneurial Struggles [22:24] "Networking for Startups and Veterans" [25:20] "Elite C-Level Networking Groups" [28:51] "Parent Saves Arm at Dojo" [32:24] Nonprofit Funding Misconceptions [33:43] Giving and Learning for Purpose Find Shane Online https://rebootva.org https://www.facebook.com/RebootVA.org https://wine.rebootva.org If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Building a Taco-Themed Real Estate Empire with Alexander Concepcion
Alexander Concepcion first learned to love books from his Cuban-American parents in Miami, Florida. After burning his college diplomas, he moved to Texas, stumbled into real estate, and became one of Texas’s top producing (and only taco-themed) independent brokers despite working part-time hours. The rest of his time is spent studying history, playing disc golf, hosting extravagant dinner parties, and romping around the world. He lives and eats tacos in East Austin, Texas. Key Moments [05:46] Avoiding a Mediocre Job [08:19] Nontraditional Real Estate Role [11:17] Relatable Real Estate Persona [14:22] "Importance of Scheduled Breaks" [17:20] "College: Foundation Before Practice" [22:40] "Benefits of Author Status" [23:58] Growth Versus Efficiency Balance Find Alexander Online https://www.survivalfirstbook.com/ https://tacostreetlocating.com/ https://www.alexanderthemagnificent.com/ https://survivalfirst.substack.com/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Meat Sticks and Microphones: Dustin Riechmann’s Unconventional Route to Entrepreneurial Success
Dustin Riechmann is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of 7-Figure Leap. He specializes in helping mission-driven experts build 7-figure brands by telling their story. Key Moments [05:09] Inspiration for a Creative Side Hustle [06:44] "From Butcher Shop to Podcast" [12:12] "Networking Success: From Client to Walmart" [15:07] Boredom Transformed into Creative Growth [17:22] Faith-Focused Daily Walks Find Dustin Online https://7figureleap.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinriechmann If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome aboard to the captivating world of Entrepreneur’s Enigma, a podcast that dives deep into the thrilling and sometimes tumultuous journey of being an entrepreneur. Strap yourself in for an exhilarating ride through the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial landscape, as we bring you tales straight from the hearts and minds of some of the most innovative and determined individuals in the business world.Being an entrepreneur isn't just a career choice; it's a way of life that demands unwavering dedication, creativity, and resilience. The road to success is paved with challenges, victories, setbacks, and breakthroughs. Every week, we invite you to join us as we sit down with a diverse array of entrepreneurs, each with their own unique story to share. These remarkable individuals open up about their personal journeys, offering insights into their triumphs and tribulations, their moments of inspiration and frustration.While the entrepreneurial jo
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