The Accidental Entrepreneur

Nov 01 2024 100 ep. 58 mins 1
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A podcast to help aspiring entrepreneurs increase their chances of success.

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Common Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

Nov 01 2024 55 mins  
Summary: Ashley Stanford, a digital marketing consultant, shares her journey from starting her own consultancy to creating Ice Cream Social, a social referral tool. She emphasizes the importance of networking and building relationships in business. Ice Cream Social is a widget that pops up on websites and offers incentives for customers to refer their friends. The tool is customiza

Stop Wasting Time on This Common Business Mistake

Oct 25 2024 58 mins  
Summary: Danny Nathan, founder of Apollo21.io, shares his journey from the advertising world to the tech and startup space. He started his career in advertising but quickly realized that he wasn't enjoying it anymore. He then moved on to work at an innovation consultancy, where he learned about the impact of technology on the relationship between brands and customers. From there, h

The Impact of FDA Regulations on the E-commerce Business

Oct 18 2024 61 mins  
Summary: In this conversation, Joe Rare shares his journey as an entrepreneur, starting with his first door-to-door sales business and eventually selling it at the age of 22. He then ventured into real estate investments, but faced challenges during the market crash in 2008. Joe then transitioned into e-commerce, building a successful business selling a homeopathic supplement. Howe

The Brutal Truth About Why Your Business Isn’t Growing

Oct 11 2024 55 mins  
Summary: Tiffany Slowinski, an accidental entrepreneur, shares her journey of starting and running three local magazines as a franchisee. She discusses the challenges and successes of being a business owner and the importance of having the right personnel in a small business. Tiffany also talks about her experience working for the franchisor and how she discovered the Culture Index

Why Most Entrepreneurs Miss This Simple Strategy

Oct 04 2024 74 mins  
Summary: In this episode, Mitch Beinhacker interviews John Mullins, a professor of entrepreneurship at the London Business School. They discuss Mullins' background as an entrepreneur and how he transitioned into academia. They also talk about the evolution of entrepreneurship education and the impact of technology on startups. Mullins shares examples of successful companies that ha

Why Experimentation and Systems Are the Key to Scaling Any Business

Sep 27 2024 58 mins  
Summary: Matthew shares his journey from a horrific car accident to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He started his entrepreneurial journey by helping a friend with computer work, which eventually led to him taking on marketing clients. However, he struggled to deliver on his promises and lost clients due to his chronic pain and lack of systems. Determined to change, Matthew sta

Unlock the Power of Storytelling to Dominate Your Market

Sep 20 2024 64 mins  
Summary: In this episode, Daniel Den discusses the concept of becoming uncopyable in marketing and sales, sharing his experiences and insights on differentiation, market leadership, and building a unique brand. He also explores the challenges faced by professionals in standing out and offers creative solutions for differentiation within ethical boundaries. The conversation covers a

Mastering the Art of Scaling a Business

Sep 13 2024 57 mins  
Summary: Brandon shares his journey of entrepreneurship, from starting a business in New Jersey to turning it into a franchise. He discusses the challenges and ethical dilemmas he faced in the franchising process, ultimately learning valuable lessons about business and integrity. Brandon shares his experience of running a business, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learne

Navigating the Complex World of Entrepreneurship

Sep 06 2024 66 mins  
Summary: Glenn Paul, an entrepreneur with 40 years of experience, shares his journey as an accidental entrepreneur. He started his career in a computer store in New Jersey and eventually grew it into a successful business with multiple locations and millions in sales. Glenn learned valuable lessons about partnerships, planning, and adapting to market changes. He also faced challeng

How a Profit-Driven Mindset Transforms Businesses

Aug 30 2024 66 mins  
Summary: Jeremy Lessaris, a serial entrepreneur, shares his journey from starting businesses at a young age to building successful companies. He discusses his background in car detailing and how it sparked his entrepreneurial spirit. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of solving problems and finding opportunities in various industries. He talks about his involvement in e-commerce, cr