In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Business Consultant of Jump Consulting, Bella Vasta. Bella’s journey in the pet industry began in 2002 with her first company, Bella’s House. Since then, she has grown her business, sold it, and ventured into coaching and speaking. Bella’s passion lies in leadership and hiring, and she …
1683 – Unleashing the Power of Storytelling: Transforming Marketing with Metaforce’s Allen Adamson
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Co-Founder of Metaforce, Allen Adamson. Metaforce, the marketing and brand consulting firm co-founded by Allan, is dedicated to helping clients tell their stories effectively. They work with B2B companies, both enterprise and small businesses, whose narratives are not sharp or memorable. Their mission is to help …
1682 – Why Does Jonny Hate Marketing? Exploring the Solopreneur’s Perspective with Jonny Hates Marketing’s Jonny Cooper
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Business Coach and Mentor, Jonny Cooper. Jonny’s unique perspective on marketing, especially for online solopreneurs, is a breath of fresh air in an industry often seen as a necessary evil. The name “Jonny Hates Marketing” was born during a podcast interview where we discussed marketing practices that …
1680 – Become Better at Influencing by Understanding Your Reach with Jennifer Myers
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Certified Business & Leadership Coach of Gener8 Leadership Solutions & 90-Day Divas Ltd., Jennifer Myers. Jennifer Myers, a certified leadership and business coach, aims to impact at least 1 million business professionals positively. She helps leaders and teams elevate their performance and shares an inspiring story …
1677 – Where We Are Today with Recruit Gyan’s Neha Naik
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder & CEO of RecruitGyan, Neha Naik. Neha, the dynamic leader of RecruitGyan, explained that her company primarily works with tech startups, helping them scale their teams and find the right talent. They also extend their services to enterprise companies and individuals seeking career transitions. With …
1661 – Looking Under The Soil with The Business Growers’ Laura Johns
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder & CEO of The Business Growers, Laura Johns. Laura Johns is the driving force behind The Business Growers, a company that serves as a fractional CMO and implementation team for founder-led companies with 50 or fewer employees. The Business Growers is a godsend for companies …
1643 – The Importance of Relationships with SEO National’s Damon Burton
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the President of SEO National, Damon Burton. A client’s question about Google sparked Damon’s foray into SEO. He offered to help them with SEO, but with a unique twist – he would only get paid once they achieved a specific benchmark. This unconventional approach was a game-changer, …
1640 – Learning Etiquette with The Polite Company’s Kristi Spencer
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO and Founder of The Polite Company, Kristi Spencer. Kristi Spencer passionately spoke about the importance of using etiquette for good and not for negative purposes. She acknowledged that some people may have had bad experiences with etiquette, being chastised or embarrassed by others. As a …
1637 – More time, More money, More freedom with John J D Munn’s John Munn
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to Business Coach & Consultant, John Munn. John’s journey began in college, where he started a brewery to make money. However, he soon realized that money alone didn’t bring happiness. This realization led him to transition into running businesses for less than ten hours a week, and he …
1621 – 2xYou: Ultimate VA Agency for Business Success with Le-An Lai Lacaba
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Co-Founder & CEO of 2xYou, Le-an Lai Lacaba. Le-an Lai Lacaba, with her expertise in AI, provided some insightful answers if merging AI with virtual assistant services could be a game-changer. 2xYou, she explained, focuses on using AI tools like ChatGPT to automate tasks and provide …
1615 – Choosing Your Version of Greatness with Curtis Leadership Consulting’s Christina Curtis
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Chief Executive Officer, President & Founder of Curtis Leadership Consulting, Christina Curtis. Are you struggling to reach your full potential? Do you find yourself focusing on small failures rather than overall growth? Christina shares insights from successful individuals like Richard Branson and Olympic athletes to help …
1610 – Making Smart Moves with Smart Moves’ Barbara Spector
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO & President of SmartMoves, Barbara Spector. Barbara Spector, Founder and CEO of Smart Moves, provides astute insights on the dynamics of sales teams and business decision-making. A strong advocate against laying off salespeople, she emphasizes that sales teams form the revenue backbone of any organization, …
1609 – A Unique Way to Say Something with Author Marketing Experts’ Penny Sansevieri
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Book Marketing & Business Marketing Specialist of Author Marketing Experts, Penny Sansevieri. Penny C. Sansevieri, founder and CEO of Author Marketing Experts, shared insightful strategies for effective book marketing. She emphasized the importance of targeting your core base – your dedicated followers. They can become ‘superfans’ …
1607 – Do’s and Don’t’s of Selling on Social Media with Shannon DeSouza
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Consultant, Coach & Speaker, Shannon DeSouza. Shannon underscored the significance of delivering value and fostering trust among our target audience, alerting us to a prevalent mistake many make – having an obsessive focus on sales which results in overwhelming our audience with incessant, desperate promotional pitches. …
1576 – How to Build a Purpose-Driven Brand with Megan Prejzner
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder & CEO of Hackett Brand Consulting, Megan Prejzner. Are you tired of feeling like another business in a sea of competitors? Do you want to stand out and make a meaningful impact in your industry? Look no further than Meg Prejzner, founder, and CEO …
1573 – Lead with Curiosity with Center For Respect’s Mike Domitrz
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Chief Executive Officer & Co Founder of The Center for Respect Inc., Mike Domitrz. Mike is the president of the Center for Respect, has been advocating for respect for 33 years, and emphasizes the importance of using one’s voice to create positive change. He also …