The Gay in American Podcast is an oral history project where we share stories from the LGBTQA+ community to inspire each other to live our best gay lives and to understand that our shared experiences are what unite us as a community.
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Welcome aboard to the captivating world of Entrepreneur’s Enigma, a podcast that dives deep into the thrilling and sometimes tumultuous journey of being an entrepreneur. Strap yourself in for an exhilarating ride through the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial landscape, as we bring you tales straight from the hearts and minds of some of the most innovative and determined individuals in the business world. Being an entrepreneur isn't just a career choice; it's a way of life that demands un ...
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Jason Barnard On Brand SEO, The SEO Industry And Entrepreneurship
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Jason Barnard (The Brand SERP Guy) is an entrepreneur and CEO of Kalicube. Jason specialises in Online Brand Management and his superhero skill is his ability to influence and reshape Google's focus on an individual or a company. This isn't just optimization; it's a strategic manipulation of digital perceptions. He's been working on Google since th…
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Pushing the Boundaries in Nashville, Tennessee
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Ryan Allen Gray grew up in a small town in North Carolina, but once he broke free of small-town America, he figured out ways to really push the boundaries. He uses music and visual arts to share his story and loves giving others a chance to think more deeply about their beliefs. Check out his art on... YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the Show. www…
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Cody Schneider On Being An Entrepreneur In The AI Arena
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Cody Schneider is an acclaimed AI innovator and digital marketing expert. As Founder of Draft Horse AI and Swell AI, he leverages cutting-edge AI technologies to help marketing teams exponentially scale content production and drive measurable business growth. Previously, Cody helped fast-growing health startup Rupa Health achieve unprecedented expa…
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Michael Bertoni on SaaS Recruiting and the Entrepreneurial Experience
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Michael C. Bertoni is the dynamic force behind SaaS Talent, with a passion for propelling early and growth-stage SaaS and Tech companies to new heights. With over 25 years of dedicated experience, Michael is not your typical CEO – he's a tech evangelist, talent strategist, and business growth specialist, all wrapped into one charismatic package. Mi…
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Dan Ritterman on Entrepreneurship and Knowing When To Exit and the Benefits of a Side Hustle
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Daniel Ritterman brings over a decade of entrepreneurial, legal, and negotiation experience to Tactix. After founding Mainline Delivery, one of the region’s first restaurant delivery services, while in college, and acting as its operating manager for over 10 years, he successfully negotiated its sale to a publicly traded company in 2016. While Dan …
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David Ask Talks About Entrepreneurship And Being An Inventor
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Meet David, a successful entrepreneur whose product, the StatGuardPlus.com, is now available in over 3700 retail stores, including giants like The Home Depot, Lowe's and True Value Hardware. David also leads two mastermind groups with the elite ISI Mastermind. Alongside this, he collaborates closely with Dr. Andy Garrett as the Lead Coach for the t…
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Benjamin Barnett On Entrepreneurship, Movie Production In Philadelphia, and So Much More.
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Benjamin is an Entrepreneur, Licensed Realtor and Creator Marketing Strategist whose experience spans more than 25 years in Digital Media. He has in-depth strategic business experience in integrating original content market strategies into e-commerce ideas and their ecosystems. He helps connect people through an original approach to content marketi…
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Luke Lintz A Canadian Young Entrepreneur Goes From Selling Products To Helping Celebrities With Their Social Media Marketing
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Luke Lintz started his first business at the age of 16, going into Grade 11 of high school, in Canada. He now runs his public relations firm called HighKey Agency based in Puerto Rico, which grows digital brands of top-level business owners. He has grown a collective of over 100 million followers across his client's accounts; Has worked with every …
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Daniel Den On How To Promote A Full Experience With A Book And A Box
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DANIEL DEN became fascinated with marketing and sales almost two decades ago. Today he is the co-creator of the X Factor Effect methodology where he and his team have helped over 20,000 students and clients grow their businesses. Daniel teaches that “Different is the new Better” and his framework includes nine pillars for differentiating your busin…
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Denzel Giraldo From The Dominican Republic To Barbershops In Newark To Solving An Industry Problem
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Denzel Giraldo is a dynamic and results-driven CEO of a software development company with almost a decade of experience in the software industry. He is a natural leader who is passionate about developing himself and his team to reach their full potential. Denzel's expertise in software development, combined with his leadership skills, allows him to…
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Shaun Mader On Corporate Training And The Entrepreneur Journey
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Shaun serves as a coach, strategist & consultant to organizations that prioritize human development and engagement in their goals for growth. As Founder of Trusted Leadership, Shaun implements systems that promote cultures of trust and belonging where true innovation can flourish and add to the bottom line. He is also a leader and coach for the Int…
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Geoffrey Kent On Being A Seasoned Entrepreneur Now Giving Back
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Geoffrey Kent, Founder and CEO of Think Big with Geoffrey Kent. Geoffrey is a serial entrepreneur (having launched 20+ entrepreneurial ventures over the last 5 decades), who took his last tech venture (Cognis IT) from launch to successful exit in 6 years a decade ago. In addition to an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of Bu…
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Erin Sparks On Entrepreneurship, Video, SEO, And More SEO Goodness
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Erin Sparks is the owner and president of Site Strategics, a company he founded in 2004 specializing in high-end Web services for small and mid-sized businesses in the United States. His 25-year career in web technology straddles the IT and marketing professions, and includes 23 years of experience in search engine optimization (SEO). Site Strategi…
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One Lesbian Experience in Calgary, Canada
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You might have thought being gay in Canada would be a much better experience, but as it turns out for Aime Hutton of Calgary, there are some similarities to the United States LGBTQA+ experience. In this episode, she tells her story of coming out, finding herself and ultimately giving back to the community. She's a busy woman trying to make things b…
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Kieron James Is Changing The Way We Bank And Raise Money
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma with your host, Seth Goldstein! Today, we have a truly remarkable guest joining us from the sunny shores of Spain—Kieron James. A seasoned entrepreneur with 30 years of experience, Kieron has made waves in the ICT sector and is now revolutionizing the world of payments and fundraising as …
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Theresia Intag On Entrepreneurship And A New Way To Do HR
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Theresia Intag is the founder of IntagHire, a Fractional Human Resource and Recruiting firm, as well as a co-founder of Tag4HR, a membership platform to support HR leaders of SMBs. Theresia has worked with amazing brands such as Samsung, Bazaarvoice, Nordstrom, Yeti Coolers, Abaco, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Spanning Cloud, Holtzman Partners and ma…
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Amanda Soler On Community, Life, And Giving Back
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Amanda Soler is the founder of SolFul Living, a collective established to provide support, inspiration, tools and techniques to help people live purpose-driven, meaningful lives. She is the host and creator of SolFul Connections, a podcast featuring authentic and inspiring conversation. Amanda serves as the Director of Mission Delivery for The Liv …
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Scott Johnson From Computer Repair And Training To Veteran Podcaster About The Unusual Stories That People Experience
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Scott Johnson began his computer services business as a side hustle back in 1999, and eventually went on to make his full time living from it. He started podcasting in 2012, and in 2018 began creating his current podcast, which is called What Was That Like. Each episode is a conversation with a regular person who has been through something extremel…
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Brad Pedersen From Toy Maker To Sustainable Device And Accessory Maker
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With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Brad Pedersen has seen every side of the journey. He has been both the founder and the fired. He has built both bootstrapped and venture-backed companies. He has shipped billions of toys around the world as the real-life Santa Claus. He even wrote a book on it. Now, as co-founder of Lomi and Pela, B…
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Sam Alaimo From US Navy SEAL To Startup Co-Founder On A Mission
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Welcome to another great episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma! In today's journey, Seth Goldstein, our indomitable host, brings to the table a conversation steeped in valor, vision, and the trials of entrepreneurship. We meet Sam Alaimo, a former US Navy SEAL turned co-founder of Zero Eyes—an AI gun detection startup determined to take a stand against …
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Orly Zeewy On Helping Entrepreneurs And Startups Define Their Message And Find Success
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Orly Zeewy is an author, speaker, educator, and facilitator of lightbulb moments. Her superpower? She makes fuzzy clear. She helps startup founders and business leaders clarify and communicate their zone of genius so they can attract more of their ideal customers and scale fast. In addition to her consulting work, Orly is a popular speaker and has …
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John Lester Helping Business Owners Enjoy Sales And Grow Their Businesses
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John Lester is on a mission to transform limiting mindsets that hold back salespeople and small business owners. Having built his career helping companies big and small drive revenue through coaching and training, John knows that tech stacks, skills and product knowledge are ineffective without the right sales psychology. His goal is to help seller…
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Zach Carlin From Rural Canada To MMA In Las Vegas To Successful Entrepreneur And Coach
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Welcome back to Entrepreneur's Enigma, the podcast where we dive into the heart of entrepreneurship—the trials, triumphs, and the lessons learned from adversity. I'm your host, Seth, and in today's episode, we have the incredible journey of Zach Carlin. Once a small-town kid from rural Canada, Zach found his passion and discipline in the world of b…
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Joshua Lamothe On Building A Web Design Business And How He Uses A Consortium Of Web Pros To Give Back
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Joshua Lamothe is a digital strategist with a knack for reviving the digital presence of various projects. His philosophy hinges on the power of first impressions, focusing on giving websites much-needed facelifts to enhance user engagement and conversion rates. Throughout his career, Joshua has witnessed numerous times where the simple act of rede…
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Don Samoil On Being An Entrepreneur, Advisor, Mentor, And Philly Startup Ecosystem Mover & Shaker
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In this episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma, we sit down Don Samoil, who is a prominent figure in the Philly startup ecosystem. Don shares his journey from selling newsletters in 2nd grade to his current involvement in advising and organizing for the Founder Institute Incubator. They discuss his early foray into real estate, then pivoting back to tech…
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Elise Krentzel From Rock'n Roll Reporting In Japan To Author And Book Coach
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Elise is the CEO of EK Editorial & Coaching and EKPR, two communication companies that offer a range of dynamic business and creative writing services, including book coaching, ghostwriting, and non-fiction writing. On the public relations side, she specializes in crafting compelling narratives to elevate businesses, covering executive bios, conten…
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Paige Arnof-Fenn On Her Journey From Harvard Yard To Entrepreneurship
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In this episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma, host Seth Goldstein delves into the captivating journey of Paige Arnof-Fenn, the Founder and CEO of Mavens and Moguls. Paige shares her transition from a traditional corporate career to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She provides valuable insights and experiences from her marketing career, including he…
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A Revisit With Brendan Hufford And Where His Entrepreneurial Journey Is Taking Him
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Welcome to the latest episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma! In this conversation, Seth sits down with returning guest Brendan Hufford, a former teacher turned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in the world of marketing and entrepreneurship. They discuss Brendan's journey from teaching to working in the SaaS world, and his current projects, inclu…
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Gloria Bell On Her Journey From Construction and Corporate Cleaning To Entrepreneurship and Women's Empowerment In Tech
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In this episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma, host Seth Goldstein sits down for a lively and candid conversation with his longtime friend and powerhouse entrepreneur, Gloria Bell. With over 30 years of business operations, event management, and entrepreneurial experience, Gloria has made the transition from a successful corporate career to becoming the…
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Transgender Refugees: A Mother's Fight for Her Trans Teenagers' Lives
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In this powerful episode of the "Gay in America" podcast, a Tennessee mother of two transgender teens shares her compelling journey of resilience and determination. Faced with the harsh reality of anti-trans bias in Tennessee, Jessica found herself at the forefront of a culture war, navigating the challenges of acceptance, understanding, and suppor…
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Tanya Alverez's Journey From Nothing To Something On A Wild Ride In Entrepreneurship
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Starting out at age 25, Tanya Alvarez self-funded her first New York ad agency, using credit cards, and achieved zero to 1 million in revenue in the first year. Along the way, she traveled to 42 countries, completing the Boston and NYC Marathons and a Half Ironman, all while battling a rare brittle bone condition. A classic underdog story, Tanya is…
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Marc Misthal On Trademarks, Patents, And Protecting Yourself As An Entrepreneur
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In this episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma, host Seth is joined by intellectual property lawyer Marc Misthal. The two delve into the world of trademarks, copyrights, and patents, sharing invaluable insights for entrepreneurs on protecting their innovations and ideas. They discuss the significance of safeguarding intellectual property from the outset …
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Empowering LGBTQA+ People in Rural America
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🎙️ In this episode of "Gay in America," we dive into the inspiring journey of HB Lozito, an LGBTQ+ activist and the executive director of Out in the Open, based in Vermont. HB shares their experiences working to empower rural LGBTQ+ communities, breaking down stereotypes, and fostering connections in unexpected places. From hosting game nights to t…
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Ben Gabler On Building Rocket.net To Take On the Big Hosting Companies
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Ben Gabler is the CEO & Founder at Rocket.net, where they're on a Mission to Accelerate, Protect, & Deploy WordPress at the Edge. Ben has over twenty-two years of experience in the hosting and SaaS fields and previously held notable roles at StackPath, GoDaddy, HostNine, and HostGator. Key Moments [05:35] WordPress users struggle with CDN, website …
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Kent Lewis On Building An Agency: The Triumphs, Trials, and Tribulations
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As a 6x entrepreneur, 10x agency professional and digital marketer since 1996, Kent Lewis is currently Founder of pdxMindShare, a networking group and online career community. He speaks internationally, writes for industry publications like Inc. and SmartBrief and is regularly quoted in the media. Kent was President and Founder of Anvil Media for 2…
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Zave Smith On Telling The Stories Of Philadelphia With MyBkyrd
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Zave is a serial entrepreneur who has have spent a lifetime taking on hard challenges and building teams. From leading infantry soldiers into war zones to building ad-hoc teams that allowed him to become an award-winning commercial photographer, and for the last seven years, helping to create team Xhilarate, a booming brand design agency. He is cur…
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Alfred Poor Helping Businesses Network And Appear Professional On Online Video
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Alfred Poor is a keynote speaker and a virtual event technology expert. He is the founder of The 75% Solution where he guides executives and business leaders to be their best in video meetings and online presentations. He helps them an impression that is coherent with their company brand and messaging. He is also the Chief Technology Information Of…
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Christian Hammer From Working Corporate At Some Big-Named Companies To Entrepreneurship
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Lifelong Artist (www.c-hammer.com) serial entrepreneur, board member, public speaker and technology executive with a career spanning 30 years including leading digital transformations and the creation of Direct to Consumer businesses; with influential roles at Nike, AppNexus and Wayfair. Notably today I am the Chief Executive Officer for Vala-AI an…
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David Schneider From Harvard Yard To Macedonia To Philadelphia. An Entrepreneur's Journey
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma! In this episode, our host Seth Goldstein sits down with David Schneider, the CEO of Shortlist.io, an innovative marketing company based in Philadelphia. David has a unique entrepreneurial journey, having traveled to over 60 countries and transitioning from the corporate world to becoming…
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Heather Lawver Once And Always An Entrepreneur Is Changing How Startups Pitch
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In this episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma, host Seth Goldstein sits down with Heather Lawver, founder and CEO of CEMO. Heather shares her journey from starting her 1st community organization at age 7, to creating successful international human rights campaigns at 16, before delving into entrepreneurship. CEMO, an automated branding, marketing, and p…
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Merit Kahn On Entrepreneurship & Helping Others Through The Journey
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Merit Kahn, CSP, is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and CEO of SELLect Sales Development, specializing in consultative sales and emotional intelligence. As the author of two books, 'Myth Shift: Challenging The Truths That Sabotage Success' and 'Are You Open To: Four Words That Transform Everything,' Merit is a respected thought leader in the …
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Seth Goldstein And Melissa Garretson Talk About How Men Balance Family & Entrepreneurship
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For episode 200, I decided to celebrate by having my good friend Melissa on the show to have more of a discussion than an interview. We talked for more than 20 minutes about how men balance family and entrepreneurship. So many times, people ask women how they do it, we flipped the script. Also at the time of recording, I had laryngitis so I sound l…
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Caitlin Penny On Getting Creative In Entrepreneurship
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Art has always played a major role in Caitlin Penny's life. Growing up, everything she did involved some form of artistic ability or activity. Caitlin, a graphic designer since 2010, founded her own business, Copper Theory Creative, in 2016. At the age of 24, she was thrilled to realize her dream of being her own boss, a goal she believed was worth…
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Veronica Stubbs is an author, baker, and founder of The Scone Goddess. She grew up in the tiny town of Phelps, NY, an area of the Finger Lakes best known for farms and wine. She now lives in Midcoast Maine with her husband Jason, three children; Andy, Riah and Izzi and their pets. Having moved to Maine after 20+ years in Vermont, Veronica started T…
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Dai Manuel Working Through Corporate And Retail To Finding His Footing In Entrepreneurship
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Dai Manuel is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in executive roles. As a co-founder, COO, and CMO of a successful omnichannel retail organization that generated over $10 million annually, Dai has played an instrumental role in building and scaling a thriving business. Throughout his entrepreneurial journey, Dai h…
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Bryan Kramer On H2H, Agency Life, Coaching and Entrepreneur Life
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In this episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma, host Seth interviews marketing legend Bryan Kramer. Bryan, known for coining the phrase H2H (Human to Human), shares his transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship and the importance of developing a clear vision in leadership. They discuss Bryan's TED talk, his move to Portugal, and his persona…
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Beate Chelette On Going From Nothing To Succeeding An Helping Other Do The Same
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Beate Chelette is the Growth Architect and Founder of The Women’s Code and provides visionaries and leaders with strategies that grow your authority so that they can scale their impact. A first-generation immigrant who found herself $135,000 in debt as a single parent, Beate bootstrapped her passion for photography into a highly successful global b…
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Kim Coleman On Entrepreneurship Combined With Working With Spouse Full Time
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Kim Coleman is co-founder of Stranger Studios, a creative team of 15 people that build open source technology and produce digital content to help people get paid. Our flagship product, Paid Memberships Pro, is used by over 90,000 WordPress sites to manage their members, protect premium content, and charge recurring subscriptions. Kim's experience i…
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Angela Mulrooney On Reinventing Herself From A Dentist To A Coach And Expat
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Dr. Angela Mulrooney, aka “The Arsonist”, is a global speaker, best-selling author, personal branding expert on LinkedIn, and serial entrepreneur. She is the master at empowering highly accomplished professionals to burn away what has held them back from pivoting successfully to profitable entrepreneurship through their personal brand on Linkedin. …
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Roopak Gupta On Helping Entrepreneurs Network Better At Events
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A serial entrepreneur driven by curiosity and passion, Roopak thrives on converting ideas into products that make a difference. Though he's founded successful ventures, he's most energized by empowering others – mentoring startups and advising entrepreneurs. Roopak holds an MBA from Columbia, where he honed his knack for innovation. A team player w…
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