The Entreleadership Podcast

How do you ensure your product or service keeps its edge as you scale? This is a huge challenge many founders of a fast-growing company face as they start to see some success. Marty Cagan, founder of the Silicon Valley Product Group, argues leaders must learn how to empower their teams to solve customer problems (on their own) or risk losing their product mojo. The author, speaker and tech-industry product maker—who’s known for helping some of the world’s most successful companies build products—unpacks the problem-solving principles crucial to designing effective teams and products that win big in the marketplace.   entreleadership.com/podcast Silicon Valley Product Group’s website Empowered by Marty Cagan and Chris Jones Principles by Ray Dalio The Founder EntreLeadership's Business Health Assessment EntreLeadership Partners Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com.

There’s no better way to strengthen your business than to develop leaders from within your team. And if your business is growing fast, it’s a must—or else you may look up and find that you’ve got too many responsibilities and no one to pass the baton to. So, how do you find the time and resources to train your top-performing team members? And what kind of leadership development is effective? Our very own senior vice president of EntreLeadership, Sarah Sloyan, is here to share the ins and outs of leadership training, building trust with your team, and setting new leaders up for success so you can delegate with confidence.   entreleadership.com/podcast EntreLeadership's website Weekly Report Tool The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Leadership Growth Assessment EntreLeadership Partners Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   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 fu

When his father quit his job to start his own venture, it was an all-hands on deck affair for Patrick Booth and his family. From shipping packages out of their Jeep Grand Cherokee to working the phones, Patrick got a hands-on business education helping his dad get the CCB Technology off the ground. Twenty years later, Patrick is now thriving as the President and CEO, but when he first stepped in to take over, he had his doubts—about himself and his leadership. Listen as he unpacks the common challenges second generation leaders face when taking over a family business, what he learned from his “failures”, and why discovering your own leadership style is crucial to success.   entreleadership.com/podcast CCB Technology’s website EntreLeadership Elite Advisory Groups EntreLeadership Summit DISC assessment The Motive by Patrick Lencioni Start With Why by Simon Sinek The 6 Major Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Family Business EntreLeadership Partners Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   Want expert help with y

You need to hire great people to move your business forward—duh. But when you’re pressed for time and resources, how can you ensure you’ve got a rock-star candidate and not a bad apple? Go behind the curtain at Ramsey Solutions as Jeremy Hezlep, our very own director of recruiting, explains the four essential phases of an effective hiring process and gives practical tips to help you beef up your recruitment strategy.   entreleadership.com/podcast Ramsey Solutions' website Get a peek behind the scenes at Ramsey on Instagram  Follow us on LinkedIn and keep up with the latest at Ramsey Solutions Ready to do work that matters? Learn more HERE DISC assessment The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni The EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring EntreLeadership Partners Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   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're a human (and we hope you are), at some point you've looked back on a moment in your life or your business and groaned, "I wish I had done that differently." Well, what if there was a way to reduce those moments? The secret is to start thinking like a scientist. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant argues that challenging the way you think, treating ideas like theories, and being willing to unlearn is essential for positioning yourself to win in business and relationships - and for making better decisions! In this episode, Adam gives practical advice for staying mentally flexible, pivoting your business strategy, and becoming comfortable with doubt while still holding on to what you value.   entreleadership.com/podcast Adam Grant's website Think Again by Adam Grant Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant The Reboot Podcast Adam Grant’s Instagram WorkLife with Adam Gran‪t‬ Difficult Conversations Checklist EntreLeadership Partners Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   Want expert

Success in business can hinge on a leader’s ability to take action. Sometimes that means making a choice without all the answers. And when there’s money and people’s livelihoods at stake, the uncertainty of an outcome can be paralyzing. Fortunately, decision-making is a muscle you can grow. Matt Bodnar, chairman of Fresh Technology, host of The Science of Success podcast, and a 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30, has faced his fair share of high-stakes decisions. In this episode, he shares the practices that have made him comfortable with risk, a smarter decision-maker and a more confident leader.   entreleadership.com/podcast Matt Bodnar’s website The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint’s website Fresh Technology, Inc.’s website The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber The Science of Success podcast Range by David Epstein Good to Great by Jim Collins The Ramsey Show Influence by Dr. Robert Cialdini Learn more about EntreLeadership Coaching Decision Making Checklist EntreLeadership

What does it take to start a successful business from the ground up? The answer: a few hundred bucks, a mild obsession and the American spirit. At least that’s what worked for Lucas Botkin, the 27-year-old who started T.REX ARMS , a rapidly growing company—with a massive fan following—that specializes in manufacturing gun holsters and other firearms equipment. The young CEO shares his start-up experience, how his company has adapted to their rapid growth, and the content marketing formula that won T.REX ARMS hundreds of thousands of followers.   entreleadership.com/podcast T.REX ARMS’ website T.REX ARMS’ Instagram T.REX ARMS’ YouTube channel Gary Vaynerchuk’s website The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Jesse Itzler’s website The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey Lucas Botkin’s Instagram Leadership Growth Assessment EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 an

Gather ‘round the fire for a very candid conversation with the Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Greenlights, Matthew McConaughey. In this winding discussion, Matthew talks about his creative process, why leaders need to take more risks, and how focusing on adding value to the lives of others will get you what you really want out of life.   entreleadership.com/podcast Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Listen to Greenlights on Audible The EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   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!

Ideas are great, but they’ll only take you so far. When it comes down to it, success in business depends on your ability to execute. Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of Life.Church, grew his organization over the course of 25 years from just a service in a two-car garage to 36 church locations across America. His strategy? Empowering great people to create effective systems that accomplish a clear goal. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t know how to move the needle, this episode will give you the basics for thinking strategically and creating systems that get the job done.   entreleadership.com/podcast Craig Groeschel's website Life.Church’s website Join Craig at EntreLeadership Summit Atomic Habits by James Clear Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Discipline Equals Freedom (Field Manual) by Jocko Willink The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Can your business outgrow your ability to lead? Maybe—if you’re not intentional! Suzanne Simms, senior executive vice president of business to consumer global at Ramsey Solutions, had to make sure this didn’t happen to her. Over the course of 20 years, she went from working as a part-time assistant to becoming one of the company’s most influential leaders. And as the company grew, she was challenged to grow too. In this episode, she talks about how vulnerability and intentionality are the catalysts for reinventing yourself and becoming the leader your growing business needs to stay successful.   entreleadership.com/podcast Ramsey Solutions' website The EntreLeader's Guide to Delegation EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   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!

Eight years ago, Russ Perry, CEO of Design Pickle, would have described himself as moderately successful—and extraordinarily unhappy. On paper, things looked good: Russ had founded two creative agencies in his early 20s and was the man in charge. But his marriage and his mental health were headed toward a breakdown as he struggled to handle the stress of work. In this honest conversation, Russ describes learning from his mistakes, starting over and building a business (and a life) he’s proud of.   entreleadership.com/podcast Russ Perry's website Design Pickle's website The Power of the Other by Dr. Henry Cloud Thou Shall Prosper by Rabbi Daniel Lappin Under the Lid newsletter from Russ 6 Financial Reports That Can Save Your Company EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business can grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   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 fu

If you’re a go-getter, there’s a good chance you like to be busy. If you get to the bottom of your to-do list, you’re eager to fill it back up. But be careful, you can be so productive that you miss your whole life. Christy Wright, author and Certified Business Coach, challenges leaders to get a life outside of their business (right now, not once things slow down). Listen as she breaks down work-life balance and why it’s so important to invest in the things you can’t measure in dollars and cents.   entreleadership.com/podcast Christy Wright's website 2021 Goal Planner by Christy Wright Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You by Christy Wright Choosing to Cheat by Andy Stanley The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer The Christy Wright Show podcast The Christy Wright Show 25 Ways to Protect Your Time Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   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

Aaron Witt is the dirt-obsessed millennial behind BuildWitt, a fast-growing media company on a mission to reform the mining and construction industries. In just three years, the 25-year-old (yes, you read that right) has grown his company from just a single, self-proclaimed dirt nerd with a camera to a 20-person team serving top blue-collar businesses across the country—and changing the game. In this episode, Aaron shares his inspiring guiding principles, lessons in humility, and experiences that are sure to fire up your entrepreneurial spirit.   entreleadership.com/podcast Aaron Witt on LinkedIn BuildWitt’s Instagram BuildWitt's website #399: The Practice of Shipping Creative Work with Seth Godin Dirt Talk by BuildWitt podcast  List of BuildWitt Values (scroll down on the page to view) The EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a

Dave Ramsey reflects on the highs and the lows of 2020 and shares what he learned about himself, his leaders and his team. You’ll hear why courage and principles are the cornerstone of being a small-business owner, and how going against convention and taking a stand in your community can inspire others. This full-throttle conversation will get you fired up to make a solid plan for 2021 so you can thrive—no matter what comes your way.   entreleadership.com/podcast Ramsey Solutions' website The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Learn more and join the EntreLeadership Elite Advisory Group Waitlist EntreLeadership Toolkit - Top tools to help your business grow and thrive Schedule a call with Tim, the Producer   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!

What a year! You laughed, you probably cried, and most importantly—you never gave up. You kept growing and pushing through, even on the hard days. How do we know? Because this year you guys downloaded over 12 million episodes of The EntreLeadership Podcast, learning from leadership experts like Seth Godin, Patrick Lencioni and more. So, here’s to you! Thank you for listening and for never giving up. Let’s gear up for what’s ahead with highlights from this year’s top 12 episodes. 1:51 James Clear—How to Build Great Habits The Rundown: Have some big goals you want to reach? James Clear, New York Times bestselling author, says your identity plays a major part in whether or not you’ll reach them. He says how you view yourself largely influences your habits, which are really the building blocks for achieving your goals. Listen and learn how to align your habits with your beliefs, supercharge productivity, and make time your ally so you can achieve more. 7:28 Michael Hyatt—5 Steps to No Fail Meetings The Rund

Everyone’s entrepreneurial journey is different, but super successful people tend to have had one thing in common: They had a mentor. Kevin Harrington, entrepreneur and one of the original sharks from Shark Tank, and Mark Timm, serial entrepreneur, share stories from their own mentorship journey—and explain why everyone needs a mentor to achieve wild success, not only in business but in every area of life.   entreleadership.com/podcast Kevin Harrington's website Mark Timm's website Mentor to Millions by Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm Learn more and join the EntreLeadership Elite Advisory Group Waitlist Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   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!

Who would’ve thought a little fast-food restaurant serving chicken sandwiches would become a global, industry-leading powerhouse known for its customer service? That’s right, Chick-fil-A’s success isn’t just a result of their delicious food. David Salyers, creator of Spark and former vice president of marketing, growth and hospitality at Chick-fil-A, reveals the company’s competitive advantage: their culture. From hiring to team building to finding a mentor, David gives us a behind-the-scenes look—based on his 37 years of service—at the leadership principles that guide Chick-fil-A and made it a multibillion-dollar company that truly puts people first.   entreleadership.com/podcast David Salyers' website Roam's website Spark course from David Salyers Intentional Interview Checklist Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   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

Have you ever noticed there are some things that just drain all of your energy and others that supercharge you? Speaking at an event may fire you up, while bringing together the details of a large project feels like death by a thousand cuts. What’s that about? Organizational health expert and author Patrick Lencioni says the difference between work that’s draining and work that’s energizing comes down to your areas of working genius. These are the work skills you’re naturally gifted at. He breaks down how to determine the kind of work that aligns with who you are—and how this knowledge can help you build an energized, high-performing team. Use the code ENTRE to get 50% off The 6 Types of Working Genius assessment.   entreleadership.com/podcast The Table Group's website The Trouble with Humility by Patrick Lencioni The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni Good to Great by Jim Collins Working Genius' website Learn more about Summit 2021 The EntreLeader's Guide to Hiring 25 Things You Can Delegate to a Virtual

Businesses put a lot of energy into the chase—you know, wooing and winning over potential customers with emails, paid ads and fancy landing pages. They work hard toward that sweet moment of victory when their customers finally decide to purchase. But then what? That’s where a lot of businesses fall short. They’re really good at acquiring customers, but not so good at keeping them and making them come back for more. Sound like you? You’re in luck. Customer service pro and co-founder of Gravy, Casey Graham, gives us the inside scoop on what really makes customers stick around: doing unscalable things. No, seriously. He deep dives into how getting personal (and going above and beyond) for just one paying customer can help you reach, and keep, thousands more.   entreleadership.com/podcast Gravy's website UserTesting’s website FullStory's website EveryDollar budgeting app Gravy Core Values - Does & Doesn't Mean PDF How to Create Core Values Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card

The decisions you make determine the direction and quality of your business. But being the one calling the shots isn’t always easy. It can actually feel really scary—after all, you’re the one who has to live with the choices you make. But decision-making doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. In this episode, communicator, author and pastor Andy Stanley offers five critical questions that will help you make better decisions and figure out the best move to make—even when the stakes are high and the pressure is on.   entreleadership.com/podcast Andy Stanley's website Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets by Andy Stanley Ask It by Andy Stanley When Work and Family Collide by Andy Stanley Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast Decision Making Checklist Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   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!