The Entreleadership Podcast

Most entrepreneurs would readily agree that the path to success isn’t easy or predictable—and it’s certainly not without its share of failures. And while Dave Ramsey’s story is no exception, it’s proof that perseverance and hard work pay off. What began nearly 30 years ago on a card table in his living room has now grown into a $200 million business with more than 850 team members. Join us for a candid conversation with Dave on what it takes to start and scale a business, what he’s learned along the way, and how he’s planning for the future of Ramsey Solutions.   entreleadership.com/podcast EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey Turning the Flywheel by Jim Collins Good to Great by Jim Collins Built to Last by Jim Collins Great by Choice by Jim Collins How the Mighty Fall by Jim Collins The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni Episode #288: Dr. Henry Cloud—5 Keys to Future Success Free Download: Chapter 1 of EntreLeadership We want your opinion! Review this episode.   Want expert help with your busines

If you’ve ever dared to dream an impossible dream, A.L. Williams & Associates founder Art Williams says you’re one step closer to achieving greatness. Straight from our EntreLeadership Summit 2019 stage, the high-school football coach turned self-made billionaire shares his personal success story that defies every odd out there. Art also offers his valuable insight on the three things all people everywhere want. You’ll laugh, you’ll probably cry (we did!), and if this one doesn’t fire you up, check your pulse.   entreleadership.com/podcast Art Williams' website Find out more about EntreLeadership Summit 2020 Free download: How to Create Core Values We want your opinion! Review this episode.   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Doug Hirsch, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of GoodRx, isn’t afraid to tackle really complex problems, but he’s the first to admit that he doesn’t have all the answers. His solution? Focusing on what he’s good at and then surrounding himself with really smart people who can handle the rest. It’s that kind of strategic thinking that has made GoodRx a runaway success, helping people save over $9 billion in prescription drug expenses since its launch in 2011. Tune in as Doug shares his motivation for bringing transparency to healthcare pricing, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and his advice for entrepreneurs everywhere.   entreleadership.com/podcast GoodRx website We want your opinion! Review this episode.   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

While it may not always be the easiest or quickest route, collaborating with your team members to solve problems is always a good idea. In fact, best-selling author and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina says doing so just may be the key to advancing your own career. Tune in as Carly explains how to go about creating a culture of collaboration in your own organization, as well as why it is so vital to your success. We’re also bringing you a power-packed Women in Leadership panel from our recent EntreLeadership Summit. Join us to hear three Ramsey Solutions’ female leaders tackle questions direct from the audience with practical wisdom and advice.   entreleadership.com/podcast Buy the book: Find Your Way Carly Fiorina's website Mention this podcast to receive $200 off an EntreLeadership Summit ticket (limited to 10) How to Lead When You're Not In Charge Podcast episode #325: Bryan and Shannon Miles—Delegating Results Free download from Belay Resources: You're Delegating, But They're Not Listenin

Have you ever wondered if you are addicted to Instagram? How about Facebook? Take a second and think about how many times you mindlessly look at your phone in one day. Although best-selling author Cal Newport says more and more of us are questioning our relationship with personal technology, we’re fighting an uphill battle as tech companies are spending billions of dollars to monopolize our attention. Tune in as Cal breaks down ways to reclaim a more focused and meaningful life in an increasingly noisy world. Trust us—your brain will thank you.   entreleadership.com/podcast Buy the book: Digital Minimalism Get Digital Minimalism with a free trial of Audible Cal Newport's website Episode #182: Cal Newport—Focused Success in a Distracted World Download: EntreLeadership Reading Guide   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Sure, conflict at work may feel uncomfortable at times, but best-selling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni says it’s absolutely vital to the health of your organization. Tune in to hear Pat explain why the right kind of conflict (i.e. not mean spirited) builds trust, improves relationships, boosts productivity, and more. Also joining us are members of the Ramsey Solutions operating board, answering questions on a wide range of topics from attendees at this year’s EntreLeadership Summit.   entreleadership.com/podcast Best-selling business books by Patrick Lencioni Patrick Lencioni’s website Download: 5 Habits that Kill Team Unity EntreLeadership Summit 2020   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Bryan and Shannon Miles, Co-CEOs of BELAY, know a thing or two about maximizing productivity. In fact, they’ve built an entire business around it by helping overworked business owners find amazing virtual assistants, bookkeepers and web specialists. On this episode, Bryan and Shannon explain how getting out of the way and delegating results, not tasks, has helped them become more efficient than ever. Also joining us is StoryBrand Founder Donald Miller, who has a lot to say about building a business from the ground up and dealing with naysayers. entreleadership.com/podcast Links mentioned in this episode: BELAY website Video recording tool: Loom Download a free chapter from Virtual Culture StoryBrand website A Million Miles in a Thousand Years Building a StoryBrand The Presidential Task Force for Fatherhood and Healthy Families   Related episodes: #305: Dave Ramsey—You’re Doing Delegation Wrong #247: Bryan and Shannon Miles—Virtual Culture   Want expert help with your business question? Call 84

Dutch Bros Coffee CEO and Founder Travis Boersma has big expansion plans—like opening 800 new stores in the next five years—but he wouldn’t even dream of scaling at that rate without one thing: a passionate team. In fact, he credits his almost 10,000 employees, who he likes to call cultural cultivators, for the coffee chain’s continued success. Tune in to hear Travis explain why culture is king at Dutch Bros and how he pours into his team every day. Also joining us is Ramsey Solutions Executive Vice President of Business and Leadership Daniel Tardy with a game-changing lesson on getting your team members to act like owners.   entreleadership.com/podcast Listen to episode #102: Travis Boersma—How to Avoid the Hiring Grind Dutch Bros website Upcoming EntreLeadership conferences Register for the 5 Fixes to Get Your Employees to Act Like Owners webinar   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featur

While some might argue that showing emotion is a sign of weakness, emotional wellness coach Miles Adcox says that doing so actually makes you stronger—and twice as effective as a leader. Not to mention, stifling your emotions kills your creativity, can have serious health consequences (think anxiety and depression for starters), and often leads to burnout. Tune in as Miles shares how to become emotionally fit to prevent all that. Also joining us is North Point Community Church lead pastor Clay Scroggins, who breaks down four simple but powerful habits to create much-needed clarity in this age of distraction.   entreleadership.com/podcast milesadcox.com Onsite workshops clayscroggins.com Clay's book: How to Lead in a World of Distraction 12 Rules for Life SmartDollar webinar   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

The average person spends more than 90,000 hours in their lifetime at work, which is why it’s so alarming that 70% of American workers report being unhappy with their jobs. Even if you love what you do, you can’t ignore the statistical likelihood that at least one of those disgruntled people is on your team. But, luckily, Ramsey Solutions’ own Ken Coleman insists it doesn’t have to be that way. And his against-the-odds breakthrough into broadcasting is all the proof we need. Tune in as Ken breaks down the Proximity Principle, his proven strategy to help all of us find a career we’re passionate about.   entreleadership.com/podcast Buy the book: The Proximity Principle Download a free chapter from The Proximity Principle Ken Coleman's website The Ken Coleman Show Episode #245: Ken Coleman—6 Stages of Self-Discovery   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

Although it may seem like entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Daymond John has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top, his success has actually been more than 20 years in the making. And the lessons he’s learned along the journey have shaped the way he runs his business today. Tune in as Daymond offers invaluable advice on everything from when and how to scale to the undeniable value of recognizing the contribution of your team members. No matter where you are in your career, this is one episode you definitely don’t want to miss!   entreleadership.com/podcast Listen to episode #262: Daymond John—Rise and Grind Listen to episode #131: Daymond John—Lessons From the Shark Tank Daymond John's website Rise and Grind FUBU Daymond on Demand: The 8 Musts Your Business Needs to Succeed Join Daymond at EntreLeadership Summit 2020 How to Build the Ultimate Remote Team from Belay Solutions   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to pod

We’re wrapping up our special bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit and sharing a proven strategy from Ramsey Solutions’ own Ken Coleman to help lead you to a career you love. Tune in to hear Ken explain why the places you put yourself in dramatically affect the trajectory of your career. Pick the right ones and you’ll likely find yourself closing in on your dream job. If you are part of the 70% of Americans who are unhappy at work, you can’t afford to miss this! Also joining us are Daniel Tardy (Ramsey Solutions Executive Vice President of Business and Leadership) and Sarah Sloyan (EntreLeadership Senior Vice President) with an exclusive event wrap-up and one final lesson on growing your leadership.   entreleadership.com/podcast EntreLeadership Summit 2020   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

We’re continuing our bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit, this time with an outstanding panel discussion featuring Dave Ramsey, leadership expert Simon Sinek, and strengths expert Marcus Buckingham. Talk about a dream team! Join us as the powerhouse trio tackles questions from our attendees on topics ranging from pacing growth and surviving tough times to ways to spark creativity and innovation. Their answers are insightful and candid—and offer game-changing perspective for sure.   entreleadership.com/podcast EntreLeadership Summit 2020   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

On today’s bonus episode, we’re taking you back to San Diego, California, where EntreLeadership Summit is underway. Have you ever heard of a natural-born leader? Well, we hate to break it to you, but there’s no such thing. Tune in as Dave Ramsey explains why leaders are built, not born, and what it takes to become an amazing one. Hint: It’s much more than being a boss—you know, the person who simply makes all the rules and signs all the paychecks. We’ll also take you behind the scenes to our Live From Summit stage where Ken Coleman sits down to chat—first with Dave, and later with speakers Dr. Henry Cloud and Patrick Lencioni. Get ready, folks. We’re just getting warmed up!   entreleadership.com/podcast See the speaker lineup for EntreLeadership Summit 2020 Get your Backstage Pass and view exclusive content from this year's Summit   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcas

As any entrepreneur will tell you, bringing a new idea to life can be unpredictable, but best-selling author Scott Belsky says there is one thing you can always count on: a messy middle. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, Scott, who has worked with former start-ups like Airbnb, Pinterest and Uber, insists that this volatile time between the start and the finish of a project is the most crucial part of any venture. Tune in to find out why, as well as how to endure the tough moments and optimize the successful ones.   entreleadership.com/podcast Buy the book: The Messy Middle Scott Belsky's website #192: Scott Belsky—Making Ideas Happen Making Ideas Happen Necessary Endings Get your Summit Backstage Pass   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

According to a recent Gallup poll, only 33% of workers in the United States are engaged in their jobs—which means you’ve likely got some unhappy, unmotivated people in your own organization. The solution, says best-selling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni, starts and ends with simply showing your team members that you care about them. Tune in as Pat shares the three things everyone needs in order to love their work.   entreleadership.com/podcast The Truth About Employee Engagement by Patrick Lencioni Patrick Lencioni's website The Proximity Principle Get your Summit Backstage Pass   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

If you regularly struggle to get to the bottom of your to-do list and think the solution is finding more hours in the week, best-selling author Michael Hyatt says you’re wasting your time. Instead, the leadership and personal growth expert insists that the key to achieving more is to actually do less. Tune in as Michael shares his three-step process for taking control of the time you have so you can become more focused and productive—and infinitely less overwhelmed. Now that’s what we call a win-win.   entreleadership.com/podcast Buy the book: Free to Focus Michael Hyatt's website The Power of a Positive No Living Forward Your Best Year Ever Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's Ted Talk: Flow, The Secret to Happiness The Eisenhower Matrix Download: A 7-Day Plan to Triple Your Productivity Download: 5 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Change Your Life from Belay Solutions   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You coul

After hitting the New York Times best-seller list in 2018 and with a 500% revenue increase for her company expected this year, Rachel Hollis isn’t slowing down anytime soon. But the founder of The Hollis Company is quick to point out that she has been anything but an overnight success. Join us to hear Rachel make the case for fiercely owning your dreams, listening to your tribe, and staying true to your vision as you build your business. If you’re chasing a big goal of your own, stay tuned as Dave Ramsey joins us to share the key to becoming unstoppable.   entreleadership.com/podcast Rachel Hollis' website Buy the books: Girl, Stop Apologizing and Girl, Wash Your Face #253: Rachel Hollis—7 Solid Social Media Strategies Join our free 12 Days of Growth challenge   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

While the influence of word of mouth on customer behavior is not particularly surprising, what New York Times best-selling author Jay Baer does find shocking is that few companies bother to build any sort of strategy around it. And that, he says, is a huge missed opportunity. Join us as Jay gets super tactical and breaks down exactly how to create talk triggers, also known as the strategic choices you make to get your customers talking about your product or service. Also joining us is EntreLeadership Senior Vice President Sarah Sloyan with insight on the unexpected power of moments.    entreleadership.com/podcast Buy the book: Talk Triggers Jay Baer's website #81: Jay Baer—Why Smart Marketing Is About Help Not Hype #259: Dan Heath—Moments That Change Lives The Power of Moments Enter to win a coaching session with Sarah Sloyan EntreLeadership Reading Guide 17 Mistakes Leaders Make With Support Staff from Belay Solutions    Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a

Whether you’re just starting your career, own your own business or are firmly established in the C suite, we all have one thing in common: people problems. It’s just like Dave says, “Business is easy until people get involved.” Tune in as EntreLeadership Senior Vice President Sarah Sloyan answers listeners’ questions about everything from where to find the best people for your team to course correcting and resolving conflict. We might just have the answer you’ve been looking for.   entreleadership.com/podcast Enter to win a coaching session with Sarah Sloyan Get your podcast listener discount for EntreLeadership Summit   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!