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Emmy-nominated Rachel Hanfling is a former producer for Oprah and Anderson Cooper, she’s coached clients to become go-to media experts, land deals on Shark Tank, sell out on QVC, nail workplace politics and more. She is the creator of Own the Power of Your Story, Shine and Power Your Public Presence in Media, on Stage and Beyond. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The gap of where you are and where you want to be is how you speak. The first step in becoming successful is considering who you are speaking to. Knowing who is your audience is the first thing one should consider to be successful when they talk. 2. When you share your story, you have to first understand your audience and what will mostly resonate to them. You can have the greatest impact when you tell your truth story through the prism of what is going to connect most to your audience. 3. It is possible for you to become your own greatest asset in your business when you learn to speak powerfully for this is a skill that you can learn like any other. Discover how

Joe Kelly is co-founder and CEO of Unchained, a pioneering financial services company specializing in Bitcoin custody and lending solutions. Joe is passionate about technology and its ability to drive societal change. His entrepreneurial spirit drives him to continuously explore new ideas and solutions within the Bitcoin space. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Bitcoin is internet money, it is internet gold. It is a digital / crypto currency and a revolutionary money that requires technology to make it work. 2. Bitcoin has a purchasing power and reliability and increase in monetary value in terms of dollars over your lifetime 3. What makes bitcoin powerful and important is the kind of business model relationship it has with clients. Its helping them hold their own keys to their money and having access to all financial services in a safe way. Secure your Bitcoin with Confidence - Unchained Sponsors HubSpot Grow better, faster with HubSpot’s all-in-one intuitive customer platform. Visit HubSpot.com to learn more ThriveTime

Gina Bianchini is the CEO and founder of Mighty Networks and the WSJ bestselling author of the book, Purpose: Design a Community and Change Your Life. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Paid membership is the most single effective way to create and grow a million dollar business both on revenue and profit. 2. You don’t need to have a lot of content , just a clear purpose and the desire to bring people together. 3. A community will succeed or fail based on the factor of building relationships whether the members are contributing or interacting with each other.  Delivering extraordinary engagements  will lead to extraordinary profits. Join us and create culture, not content - Mighty Networks Sponsors  HubSpot Grow better, faster with HubSpot’s all-in-one intuitive customer platform. Visit HubSpot.com to learn more Vanta Helps SaaS businesses of all sizes manage risk and prove security in real time. Vanta has a special offer waiting for you of 1,000 dollars off at Vanta.com/fire

James W Keyes is a global business leader, best-selling author, philanthropist, artist, musician, commercial pilot, and modern renaissance man. He is the former CEO of two internally recognized Fortune 500 companies, 7-Eleven, Inc. and Blockbuster, Inc. His other business interests cover a broad range of industries from retail, consumer products, technology, new space, and advanced nuclear. He sits on several public company boards. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The importance of unlocking true freedom is in the ability to learn and learn how to learn. This takes individual responsibility and personal initiative for your own future and education. 2. Fear of change is the enemy of progress. Change equals opportunity. 3. The solution both individually and collectively, is to harness the power of technology at our fingertips. To use technology in the way we teach and the way we learn by using the available tools like AI and machine learning to enhance human learning. A nationally recognized non profit providing college co

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Anthony Sarandrea is recognized as one of the top customer generators in the world, specializing in the financial services space and running a team that drove over one million customers in 2020. Today, he runs a profitable portfolio of websites ranging from commerce to content blogs that combined reach millions of buyers every month and drive 4k inbound calls per day off of internal websites as an affiliate. He is consistently featured as one of the top Under 30 entrepreneurs and was recently featured alongside Snapchat’s founder Evan Spiegel as one of the Entrepreneurs Changing the World. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You need to have a sickening, delusional attitude to run at things that are uncomfortable to those around you. 2. Someone is exponentially learning where they

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Mario Nawfal bootstrapped his first business to 8 figures in less than 2 months, then built multiple businesses into the millions in crypto, taking companies public & growth hacking. He recently stepped up as the CEO of NFT Tech, which is expected to go public under ticker NFT. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Being successful is tremendously difficult, and when you get it right, cherish it, appreciate it, and don't lose it. 2. You have to have a good product or service; otherwise, you are just wasting your money and efforts. 3. Before working hard, you have to calibrate your compass. Timing is one part of it - doing the right thing at the right time. Spend effort on researching what you want to do. Once you find it, test it. Start working hard. Be careful about who you list

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Chris is the founder and CEO of Trainual, a platform for entrepreneurs to get their business out of their brains by documenting and delegating the systems and processes in their company. Catch more about Chris, his podcasts, books, and additional resources for business leaders at chrisronzio.com. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. If you have the mentality that you’re just going to take everything under your control forever, then that’s the ceiling for your business. If you learn the skill of documenting, delegating, and empowering other people, then the sky is the limit. 2. Don’t delegate tasks. Delegate responsibilities. 3. You’ve got to work on the business, not like just in the business. By working in the business, you learn how to make the business better. Working on the busi

Roman Sevast started programming at 13, led a dev team at 18, and raised 3M for his startup in a Ukrainian bomb shelter at 25. Now, growing it from Silicon Valley. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The speed in decision making matters because mistakes are inevitable. It is better to fail fast and make fast decisions as soon as possible. 2. Intuition is a very powerful instrument, you just feel what is right and you just do it. 3. Speed of execution is basically the most predetermined factor of success. Speed matters, even if you are not the smartest person but you executed fast, you will definitely reach success. Connect to Roman on LinkedIn - Roman Sevast LinkedIn Sponsor HubSpot Starting a business doesn’t have to be so hard. Go to click HubSpot.com/ent to download HubSpot’s Entrepreneurship Kit for free right now

After building Eastern Insulation / Eastern Contractor Services / Four Seasons Insulation / Parker Insulation and Building Products into one of the most profitable and successful Insulation Companies in the nation, Todd Sawyer sold the business to IBP - Installed Building Products, a publicly traded company. He continues to invest in and work on several other business ventures, including Park Union Lumber, Merit Homes, The Built Companies (INSULPRO, Rockstar Drywall, United Door and Trim), and Sawyer Lyons Buick GMC. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Entrepreneurship involves long hours , constant challenges, significant risks and is far from a carefree lifestyle that many people envisioned. 2. People who want to be successful need to be willing to do the things that others are not willing to do. Being successful is not a destination, it’s a lifestyle. 3. Success is possible but you got to do the work. Who you know and what you know is important but what you do is the most important thing. Connect to to Todd on LinkedIn -

John S. Kim is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sendbird (YC W16), the world's no1. conversations platform for mobile apps powering 300M+ people every month. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. “Ikigai” is finding purpose in life is having a deeper introspection of yourself and finding what you want to do for the next 30 years will ultimately make you successful and deeply happy. 2. Terminal ARR may seem too negative but it also gives leverage to the company to be able to grow and change the total growth potential of the business. 3. A lot of metrics are hard to change as the company grows so think long term and think about the value of your customers ,how to retain them , how to structurally increase the gross ARR of your business. APIs for better customer communications - Send Bird Sponsors HubSpot Starting a business doesn’t have to be so hard. Go to click HubSpot.com/ent to download HubSpot’s Entrepreneurship Kit for free right now ThriveTime Show Attend the world’s highest rated and most reviewed business growth workshop taug

Matt Raad has used a very unconventional method to create financial freedom in his lifetime, starting with nothing and building a high cash flow portfolio through buying and selling businesses.  

Every month we put together an income report to share a behind-the-scenes look at the ups and downs of running a 7-figure business. In full transparency, it’s not easy – but it IS possible. Through hearing about our mistakes, lessons learned, and our wins, we hope to inspire and motivate you to take action in your business with just one step forward every single day. For our full income report, visit EOFire.com/income131, and IGNITE! July 2024 Income At-A-Glance Gross Income for July: $170,866 Total Expenses for July: $12,502 Total Net Profit for July: $158,364 Difference b/t July and June: +$46,443 Percentage of net profit to overall gross revenue: 93 percent

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Mae Steigler serves as CEO of Organifi and is responsible for the alignment and development of people and processes. Since being founded in 2014, she has played a key role in building Organifi from a start-up to over 100 million dollars in total revenue, making INC. 5000’s fastest growing companies list 4 times, and being awarded Forbes Great Places to Work for the last 3 years. Mae’s joy is building leadership, speaking to the vision and mission, and reimagining the future of wellness! Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Most of the things that can make you successful are already currently available. 2. The culture is the heartbeat of the organization and carries it forward. 3. Start to maximize your impact on this planet by ensuring that you are focusing on your health and recogn

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Carter Malloy is a financial analyst, guest columnist, and the founder and CEO of AcreTrader, a leading farmland investing platform that makes it easy for investors to buy shares of US farmland. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success is a state of mind, and it should be defined by fulfillment and happiness along the way to your goals and milestones. Wherever you go, enjoy the ride. 2. Not thinking about your future will lead you to have increased odds of failure. 3. Be constantly selective about who you choose to become part of your team, and make sure not to run out of money for your business. Diversify your portfolio while supporting a farmer. Get started today - Acre Trader Sponsors HubSpot Starting a business doesn’t have to be so hard. Go to click HubSpot.com/ent to downl

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Alex is an entrepreneur, writer, marketing leader, and co-founder of Webprofits, Australia’s largest private digital consultancy. With 17+ years experience, Alex stays at the forefront of digital innovation and growth. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The challenge in scaling a service-based company is about being excellent in your service and balancing between sales and profit. 2. The hardest part of your journey is constant learning and constant change. 3. It doesn't matter where you start from; you can achieve amazing things by being persistent and dedicating yourself to lifelong learning. Get a copy of Alex's book for FREE and learn how to drive growth in a fast-changing digital world - The Growth Manifesto Sponsors HubSpot Starting a business doesn’t have to be so hard. Go

Mike Kaufman re-imagines e-commerce with "Power Warranty Marketing," driving fierce brand loyalty and extraordinary reviews for his brand, ProTuff Products, as shared on the 'Brand Fortress HQ Podcast.' Top 3 Value Bombs 1. When you build something of true value, someosne else is almost always gonna try to topple your kingdom. Build something that's not just valuable but that's also formidable. Don't just build a castle and build that fortress. 2. It's not worth offering the warranty if it's not effective. You really need a warranty and a business model that is staggeringly impressive, but also profit protective. 3. There's a cost to the warranty, but what's the cost on the other side of not fulfilling the warranty properly? You're losing way more on that end than you're gaining, by making that process difficult and having them bail in the process. Learn the Strategies that are Working Right Now to Fortify Your Brand - Brand Fortress HQ Sponsors HubSpot Stop spending more time managing tools than connecting w

Arash Vossoughi, president of Voss Coaching Co. with 17 years in personal development worked with Bob Proctor for 14 years transforming over 100,000 lives as a top sales coach and VP. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. A world-class wealth mindset is always coming from your future self. Every decision, discipline and standard is driven by the future you are building. 2. There is no attitude without discipline. You have to make action a disciplined activity everyday because this will speed up the achievement process. 3. Success is effortless if you practice your processes over time and understand delayed gratification. The Power of 5 is a core process that will create success by default. Check out Arash and Mykie's Podcast - The 7 figure Standard Podcast Sponsors HubSpot Starting a business doesn’t have to be so hard. Go to click HubSpot.com/ent to download HubSpot’s Entrepreneurship Kit for free right now ThriveTime Show Attend the world’s highest rated and most reviewed business growth workshop taught personally by Clay C

Nicholas Slettengren is a Digital Marketer by trade and Crypto Entrepreneur by evolution. His new company Count on Sheep is becoming a leader in Crypto Accounting for both B2C and B2B clients. He is joined by Founding Employee and CPA Justin Zanardi. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Crypto currencies are not private. It is the world’s first distributed global ledger and everyone has access to it including IRS. 2. When it comes to reporting Crypto taxes first you have to make sure you have all the data in one place and second is that all the data are reconciled by the right professional who can help you get the accurate results. 3. Market moves up and down and typically we are always focused on the moving up. We have to also focus on the moving down.  Know how to take a loss against your future gains. Book a meeting with Nick and Justin for a free consultation - Count On Sheep Sponsors HubSpot Starting a business doesn’t have to be so hard. Go to click HubSpot.com/ent to download HubSpot’s Entrepreneurship Kit for free ri

In 14 years of research and experience, Adrian Boysel has created million dollar brands, increased visibility, made better offers, and more conversions. His process is designed to educate and inspire you, giving you the marketing tools needed to succeed. His service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify what’s working, the gaps, and opportunities. This will help you quickly become the industry authority. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Entrepreneurship is your greatest path to self-improvement and its going to bring out all the things that is inside of you. 2. If you don’t have a plan, that’s a plan to fail. You can’t start a business or a marketing strategy without a plan. 3. There are a lot of different strategies but documentation is the key. Putting those strategies into writing and knowing what’s in alignment to your clients will help them make the transformation. Check out Adrian’s videos on YouTube - Adrian Boysel YouTube Sponsors HubSpot Starting a business doesn’t have to be so hard. Go to click Hub

Amy Lacey, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author, revolutionized the food industry with Cali'flour Foods, introducing cauliflower pizza crusts. Now, with Soursop Nutrition, she pioneers innovative health supplements using a new superfruit. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Forgiveness frees you from resentment and literally allows you to unblock your brain because anger affects different parts of the brain. Hurt people hurt people and they tend to focus on the hurt and anger instead of their business. 2. Put out positive in the world and it will come back to you. Put out negative in the world and it will also come back to you. 3. Having a traumatic experience will  eventually manifest in an illness so it is important to deal with those demons and be able to forgive people who have wronged you. Science backed supplements for busy people - Soursop Nutrition Website Sponsors HubSpot Starting a business doesn’t have to be so hard. Go to click HubSpot.com/ent to download HubSpot’s Entrepreneurship Kit for free right now T