The Entreleadership Podcast

With only a 50% success rate, hiring is widely considered one of the single biggest problems in business today. But get it right and it can become your greatest opportunity for success, says New York Timesbest-selling author Dr. Geoff Smart. For starters, you will save time and money (on average, to the tune of $1.5 million or more a year!). Also, you’ll likely be able to grow your business and in turn, your profits. Join us as Geoff, who is also the chairman and founder of the leadership consulting firm gh.SMART, shares his simple four-step hiring method that works 90% of the time. Now those are odds we can get behind. And don’t miss host Ken Coleman’s rant on a recent Wall Street Journal article on an intriguing hiring trend! entreleadership.com/podcast Hiring Makeover from EntreLeadership Collect and Consult: How to Use a Lead Magnet to Drive a Consultation from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadershi

It’s no secret that being a Navy SEAL requires acute mental toughness, emotional resilience, and an uncanny ability to perform under pressure. What you may not realize, however, says ex-Navy Commander and SEALFIT founder Mark Divine, is that those same qualities give you a sizeable advantage in the business world as well. Tune in as Mark shares insight on how to train your mind to successfully navigate an increasingly complex and volatile marketplace. Also joining us is Magnus Johnson, founder of Mission 22, to discuss the remarkable power of leading by example and the benefit of letting your team members fail. entreleadership.com/podcast Goal Tracker: Create Unstoppable Momentum from EntreLeadership 27 Email Templates from Infusionsoft 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 think a great idea is all it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, best-selling author and Princeton professor Derek Lidow says you might want to think twice about starting your own business. However, if you follow his advice and start by honestly determining whyyou want to be an entrepreneur, your chances of success dramatically increase. It also doesn’t hurt to look to some of the all-time greats for inspiration. Tune in as Derek shares what Sam Walton and Walt Disney did right (and wrong), as well as ways to win in your own endeavors. Also joining us is Ramsey Solutions Executive Vice President Brian Williams to share his thoughts on leading teams well. Trust us, after heading up four different teams in three years, he has a wealth of insight. entreleadership.com/podcast Leadership Growth Assessment from EntreLeadership Small Business Office Automation Guide from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entrel

Michael Wystrach, CEO and co-founder of Freshly, insists that the best businesses are built by those who, first and foremost, are passionate about finding a solution to an unsolved problem. And based on the success of his all-natural, chef-cooked meal delivery service, he’s 100% right. In less than three years, Freshly has become a standout in the $1.2 trillion food industry and attracted heavyweight investors like Nestlé. Tune in as Michael talks about the necessity of passion, why the best marketing platform is always your product, and his mission to change the world one meal at a time. Ramsey Solutions’ senior vice president also joins us with All Access member Dathan to offer counsel and tactics for getting his business back on track. entreleadership.com/podcast Mission Mapper from EntreLeadership Grow Your Customer Lifetime Value Worksheet from Infusionsoft 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 b

Talent, skill, and an unparalleled work ethic may seem like a guaranteed recipe for success, but Molly Fletcher—acclaimed motivational speaker, author, and former sports agent—has seen fear undermine it all. Tune in as Molly explains how a positive mindset can be a total game-changer, unlocking boundless potential and unforeseen opportunities for growth. Better yet, she offers powerful advice on making this shift in your own life. Also joining us is Dave Ramsey, who shares why fear is such a dangerous thing and suggests ways to escape its manipulative grip. entreleadership.com/podcast Decision Making Checklist from EntreLeadership Work/Life Balance from Infusionsoft 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!

In order to move your business forward, GE Business Innovations chief marketing officer Dara Treseder knows you have to first identify two things: where you are in the market and where you’d like to be. It’s in this space, which she calls the growth gap, that innovation is not only important but absolutely essential. Join us as Dara shares why partnerships are a game-changer (and ways to evaluate the best one for your venture), as well as what every marketing campaign needs to resonate in today’s competitive landscape. We’ll also share Dave Ramsey’s thoughts on market disruption and detail the three things you must avoid in order to survive. entreleadership.com/podcast Marketing to Millennials Guide from Infusionsoft 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 be possible to eliminate all the daily distractions (we’re looking at you, 24/7 emails, social media notifications, and nonstop text messages!) in our lives, best-selling author Curt Steinhorst says we can all become measurably more focused by being intentional about what we pay attention to. Tune in as Curt details the four elements that affect your focus and offers solutions that can boost productivity, efficiency and, ultimately, your bottom line. Ramsey Solutions Senior Vice President Daniel Tardy and Ramsey Personality Christy Wright also join us to discuss simple ways to handle everyday distractions. entreleadership.com/podcast Get a free chapter of the book: Can I Have Your Attention? A 7-Day Plan to Triple Your Productivity from EntreLeadership Personalized Growth Planner from Infusionsoft  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 path to success is seldom entirely smooth, but venture capitalist Carter Cast says that shouldn’t derail your career—if, that is, you learn how to recognize your blind spots. Tune in as Carter, who is also an award-winning clinical professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, details the personality traits of the five archetypes found in every workplace. With a little self-awareness, you can easily identify which archetype you are so that you can maximize your strengthsandimprove upon your weaknesses to keep your career on track. EntreLeadership Vice President Sarah Sloyan also joins us for a candid conversation about ways she works to overcome her own personal limitations and offers tactical advice for helping team members do the same. entreleadership.com/podcast Leadership Growth Assessment from EntreLeadership 14-Day Free Trial from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.co

In today’s ever-changing business environment, the most effective way to keep your organization competitive is with a team that is continuously learning, according to best-selling author Whitney Johnson. New challenges are not only important to keep us engaged and motivated, but they also lead to increased productivity and better morale. Tune in to find out how to determine where you are on your personal learning curve, as well as ways to help your team members along theirs. Also joining us is Armando Lopez, executive director of HR at Ramsey Solutions, to talk about ways we are changing our interview process to ensure each candidate’s experience is a positive one. entreleadership.com/podcast The EntreLeader’s Guide to Hiring from EntreLeadership Personalized Growth Planner from Infusionsoft 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!

Providing unbeatable value to customers is a timeless idea—and one that former Dollar General CEO Cal Turner Jr. credits for growing his family’s business into a billion-dollar enterprise. Join us as he shares stories straight from the entrepreneurial front lines, along with insight into his father’s founding strategy and why it worked. We’ll also hear from Dave and his daughter Rachel Cruze about how—and why—they keep family and business separate at the office. Spoiler alert: Clearly defined roles are the best place to start. entreleadership.com/podcast The 6 Major Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Family Business from EntreLeadership Custom Growth Plan from Infusionsoft 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!

Former Southwest senior vice president of culture and communication Ginger Hardage knows firsthand that a healthy culture is a total game-changer. Not only does it lead to a more productive and creative workplace, but it also results in a happier, more unified team with significantly less turnover. In her latest venture, Unstoppable Cultures, Ginger draws upon her 25 years of experience at Southwest to help other companies build and sustain cultural greatness of their own. Tune in to hear her easy—and budget-friendly—ways to do the same in your own organization. Ramsey Solutions senior vice president Daniel Tardy also weighs in with five things that every thriving culture must have. We’ll wrap up the episode with Southwest CEO Gary Kelly’s thoughts on why he credits the airline’s now-famous cultural success to Ginger. entreleadership.com/podcast How to Grow a Remarkable Culture from EntreLeadership Harness Your Inner Genius from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-107

Researcher and New York Times best-selling author Shawn Achor returns to share some stunning new research on success, happiness and how to reach your full potential. Here’s a hint: You can’t do it alone. Instead, it is determined by how we complement, contribute to, and benefit from the abilities and achievements of people around us. Shawn has worked with over a third of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as the NFL, the NBA, the Pentagon and the White House. His talks have taken him to more than 50 countries, where he has spoken to CEOs in China, doctors in Dubai, schoolchildren in South Africa, and farmers in Zimbabwe. Join us to learnhow to unlock hidden sources of potential in yourself and others. entreleadership.com/podcast The Ultimate EntreLeadership Reading Guide from EntreLeadership Collect and Consult: How to Use a Lead Magnet to Drive a Consultation from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership

If you’ve ever felt bored or less than inspired at work, Dan Cable, professor of organizational behavior at the London Business School, has good news: Your problem is biological, not motivational. Sure, that may sound a bit alarming at first, but the scientific explanation is rather simple—as is the solution. Tune in as Dan shares three easy ways to reactivate a crucial part of our brain called the seeking system so we can feel more motivated, more purposeful, and more alive at work. entreleadership.com/podcast The EntreLeader's Guide to Delegation from EntreLeadership 27 Email Templates from Infusionsoft 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!

In 2007, when Cheryl Bachelder took over as CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., the company was a mess. Profits were down, stock prices were at an all-time low, and morale had hit rock bottom. She knew her only hope of turning things around was to create a culture of servant leadership. And she was right. By investing in her most valuable resource—her team members and franchisees—Cheryl helped Popeyes reach $3.1 billion in revenue by fiscal year-end 2015. Tune in as Cheryl details the six principles of servant leadership that she credits for that success. They may very well contribute to yours too. entreleadership.com/podcast How to Create Core Values from EntreLeadership 50 Ways to WOW Your Customers from Infusionsoft 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!

Psychologist and New York Timesbest-selling author Adam Grant has spent his career studying ways to find more motivation and meaning in life, and he says a great place to start is by looking for purpose at work. Now depending on how you feel about your job, that may be easier said than done, but Adam insists that any one of us can create the job we want. Join us as he details ways to find more fulfillment and satisfaction at work, as well as how to navigate the ever-elusive idea of work/life balance. entreleadership.com/podcast 43 Ways to Recognize Your Team from EntreLeadership Personalized Growth Planner from Infusionsoft EntreLeadership Summit 2019 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 wrapping up our special bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit with a powerful lesson from Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly on leading his team through the airline’s recent tragedy in April. He offers tremendous insight on the importance of communication and teamwork—and it’s a testimony you’ll likely never forget. Next, a few members of Ramsey Solutions operating board of directors answer questions from our attendees, with topics ranging from core values to the origin of Summit itself. We’ll also hear from Will Moyers, CEO of Vallus Energy Consulting, who came to Summit to celebrate the EntreLeadership-driven transformation of his now debt-free business. And last but not least, Sarah Sloyan, EntreLeadership Vice President, joins us to recap some of her favorite moments from an incredible three days in San Antonio. entreleadership.com/podcast EntreLeadership Summit 2019 Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership

We’re coming to you again from EntreLeadership Summit, this time with an outstanding panel discussion featuring Dave Ramsey, Seth Godin and Donald Miller. The powerhouse trio tackles questions from our attendees and addresses tough issues such as managing rapid growth, developing leaders instead of managers, and defining success within your own organization. Their answers are insightful, candid, and straightforward—and a game-changer for sure. Oak Run Associates’ Priya Ghumman, who also owns Development and Construction Corporation of America, will also be joining us. An EntreLeadership raving fan if we’ve ever met one, Priya has attended three Summits (and is already registered for next year!) and says the lessons she’s learned there have helped her transform her 40-year-old family business. entreleadership.com/podcast EntreLeadership Summit 2019 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

We’re continuing our bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit with a lesson from Dave Ramsey on something that affects every single one of us: market disruption. Regardless of the business you’re in, change is the only constant in today’s marketplace. And if you want to survive, complacency is not an option. Tune in as Dave details the three things to avoid if you want to stay a step ahead of your competition. We’ll also hear incredible testimonies from two of this year’s 2,300 Summit attendees. The first comes from Christian Staples, owner of Arctic Spas, who has grown his business over 300% since discovering EntreLeadership five years ago. Next, PDG + Creative owner Andrew Oleson will explain how attending multiple EntreLeadership events has helped him transform his company’s culture and more than double his business. Get ready to be inspired! entreleadership.com/podcast Success Formula Challenge from EntreLeadership Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or

According to WhiteSpace at Work CEO Juliet Funt, oftentimes the key to accomplishing more is to momentarily do less. A strategic pause, what she calls “whitespace,” taken between activities to recalibrate and recuperate can help you reclaim lost productivity, creativity, time—and money. Juliet estimates that mindless busyness (such as pointless meetings, endless emails, redundant reports) costs businesses at least $1 million annually for every 50 employees. Her invaluable advice has helped teams at corporate giants like Nike, P&G, and Pepsi find greater balance and improve overall performance—and it can do the same for you. Join us to learn how to incorporate whitespace into your every day to reboot your exhausted brain and body. entreleadership.com/podcast Summit Swag Bag from EntreLeadership Personalized Growth Planner from Infusionsoft 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

Daymond John knows from experience that there is no such thing as a shortcut to the top. The entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author, who first found success after turning $40 into the six-million-dollar FUBU brand, says the secret to his success is simple: good old-fashioned hard work. But don’t for a minute think that any of it has come easy. Tune in as Daymond shares his advice for outperforming and outhustling everyone else—even when unexpected obstacles like cancer get in the way. entreleadership.com/podcast All Rise Free Chapter from Rise and Grind from EntreLeadership Work Life Balance from Infusionsoft 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!