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by Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence.com · English

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur features candid, commercial-free conversations with the founders, CEOs, and B2B leaders building the companies and ideas shaping their industries. Each episode runs 15-25 minutes, built for busy professionals who want substance without the filler. Guests include agency owners, consultants, coaches, and executives with real stories, hard-won lessons, and specific insight for business leaders focused on growth. Host Josh Elledge has conducted 3,000+ interviews, helped launch 300+ podcasts, and has been directly involved in generating $40M+ in client results through relationship-driven media. He knows what makes a guest worth featuring and what makes an appearance actually worth the guest's time. Want to be featured? Guests are selected through PodVerified, the platform built by podcast hosts to restore trust and quality to podcast guesting. If you're a serious B2B expert with a clear message and a story worth sharing, apply here: 👉 https://PodVerified.com/podcast

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One Big Idea 2 - Driving Operational Excellence: Scaling Enterprises, Monetizing Attention, and Decoding Financial TruthEnterprise AI execution vs model intelligence; AI agents/agentic systems; AI visibility for businesses; attention economics and trust in content; diagnosing cash-flow root causes; generational…18 Jun 2026 · 45 min · 18 chapters
2444 - Moving Beyond the Bottleneck Through Delegation and Smart Growth Strategies with Rechtien Consult's Thomas RechtienOwner-led manufacturing, construction, and trades businesses stuck in chaos and an “owner bottleneck.” Thomas Rechtien explains how to move from chaos to clarity via delegation, execution systems,…18 Jun 2026 · 17 min · 5 chapters
2443 - What Every Accountant Needs to Know About Cybersecurity Compliance in the Age of AI with CardinalsByte's Michele NovackCybersecurity compliance for small businesses and CPAs in the AI era, focusing on FTC/IRS-related requirements, risk/compliance management, and practical defenses against AI-enabled attacks.17 Jun 2026 · 19 min · 8 chapters
One Big Idea 1 - Strategic Foundations for Business Growth: Navigating Relationships, Advanced Tech, and Brand Integrity“Invisible bonds” that use trust and relationships to de-risk ideas and drive adoption; plus adjacent “one big idea” segments on AI-enabled teams, marketing data pitfalls, personal branding, and…16 Jun 2026 · 38 min · 16 chapters
2442 - A Tech Educator’s Guide to Using AI Without Losing the Human Touch with Your Tech Makeover's Frank BravoFrank Bravo, host of Your Tech Makeover, explains how to simplify everyday tech (dark web, passwords, travel tech) and how to use AI as a productivity tool without losing the “human touch.” He argues…16 Jun 2026 · 20 min · 9 chapters
2441 - Building Human-Centered Companies Through the Power of Presence with Guild Collective's Justin RicklefsJustin Ricklefs argues that leaders should build “human-first” brands by creating internal clarity, connection, creativity, and commitment—so the external marketing and customer experience naturally…9 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 8 chapters
2440 - Transforming Workforce Performance by Hiring for Innate Talent with The Talent Genius' John PykeJohn Pyke (The Talent Genius) argues that most business performance problems are hiring problems, because high performance is driven by innate “talent/performance DNA” that can’t be taught or…7 Jun 2026 · 21 min · 10 chapters
2439 - Why Internal Leadership Failures Are the Real Cause of Business Collapse with Mandelberg Consulting's Lawrence MandelbergWhy businesses collapse due to internal leadership failures, especially after success creates growth-driven complexity, and how to survive success by diagnosing organizational capacity and managing…6 Jun 2026 · 20 min · 6 chapters
2438 - When Rerouting a Cruise Ship Becomes a Lesson in Leadership and Accountability with Anthony ReevesLeadership and accountability through “discomfort” and owning mistakes, using the example of Virgin Cruise Lines rerouting a ship and building trust via transparency.5 Jun 2026 · 20 min · 7 chapters
2437 - The Growing Importance of Fractional Chief Communications Officers for Businesses with Beltway Media's with Joshua AltmanFractional Chief Communications Officers—why businesses should consolidate communications (press, social, internal, branding) and use structured frameworks to shape perception and build trust earlier.25 May 2026 · 16 min · 8 chapters
2436 - Winning in Online Advertising Through AI and Authenticity with Digital Goliath's Jeremy YangOnline advertising in 2026—how AI is changing Google and Meta ads, why ROAS has tightened, and how to win with authenticity and unique offers instead of “slop” AI creatives.24 May 2026 · 16 min · 9 chapters
2435 - Farming Your Business for Freedom and Profit with Tap The Potential's Dr. Sabrina StarlingFarming a business for freedom and profit by delegating, defining “sweet spot” profitability, and protecting time with daily unplugging to prevent chronic stress/burnout.23 May 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters
2434 - A Voice Actor’s Take on AI and the Future of Voice Work with Aaron RyanAaron Ryan, a voice actor and prolific fiction author, discusses how generative AI is affecting voice work and why human voice talent still matters.22 May 2026 · 18 min · 7 chapters
2433 - A Complete Roadmap for Family Business Success and Succession Planning with Bjorn VikardFamily-business leadership and succession planning through “leading with character across cultures,” emphasizing self-awareness, communication, listening, trust, and culture-specific leadership…21 May 2026 · 20 min · 7 chapters
2432 - Integrating AI to Transform Sales and Accelerate SMB Revenue Growth with G Squared Advisors' Greg GrandHow SMBs can integrate AI across the sales organization to speed revenue growth, with emphasis on research, messaging, content creation, and governance (not “shadow AI”).16 May 2026 · 22 min · 12 chapters
2431 - Real Estate Investing Lessons from a Marine Corps Veteran with REI Automated's Keith GillispieReal estate investing systems and automation, built from a Marine Corps background; how to execute with repeatable SOPs; and what investing strategies to consider amid changing wholesaling laws and a…15 May 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
2430 - Insider Travel Hacking Tips from Elite Travel Hackers’ Justin FroeberElite Travel Hackers’ Justin Frober explains how business owners can earn and redeem credit card points to get first-class/business-class flights and luxury hotels with little or no out-of-pocket…14 May 2026 · 17 min · 7 chapters
2429 - How Passion for Music Fuels a Billion-Dollar Real Estate Coaching Empire with Suneet AgarwalSuneet Agarwal discusses how passion for live music connects to building a real estate coaching/technology empire, and explains his Reside platform for scaling real estate teams without hype.13 May 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters
2428 - Why Relying on One AI Model Could Crash Your Business and How to Fix It with Executive Office AI's Jairek RobbinsHow Executive Office AI helps businesses avoid failure from relying on a single AI model/platform, and how to implement “brain + hands” agent systems with security, human-in-the-loop, and model…12 May 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
2427 - A Veteran’s Guide to Growing Wealth Beyond Traditional Funds with Limitless Capital's Justin RoopnarineJustin Roopnarine explains Limitless Capital LP, a hedge-fund-style global equity fund, and how he approaches scaling operations, refining the investment thesis, and making capital introductions.11 May 2026 · 16 min · 10 chapters
2426 - Why Licensing and Professionalism Make or Break Beverage Catering Businesses with Embrace The Grape's Jane MonroeLicensing and professionalism in beverage catering; why rule-following (liquor control compliance, insurance, trained bartenders) protects clients and builds reputation.10 May 2026 · 20 min · 9 chapters
2425 - A Deep Dive into Biohacking and Regenerative Medicine with Advanced BioCell's Bill QuatemanBiohacking and regenerative medicine for longevity/“peak span,” focused on improving energy and metabolic function using assessments and therapies (meditation, hair tissue mineral analysis,…9 May 2026 · 20 min · 9 chapters
2424 - The Neuro Leadership Edge for Mental Fitness and Executive Success with MSP Team Building's Claire HayekClaire Hayek discusses “pressure-proof leadership” and mental fitness for executives—building a “leadership operating system” so leaders stay aligned, clear, and calm under pressure, avoiding costly…8 May 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
2423 - Building Scalable SMBs Through Structured Systems and AI with Modern Operators' Damon FlowersDamon Flowers discusses how SMBs can scale by building “structured systems” with a clear business core (an operating hub) before layering in AI.7 May 2026 · 21 min · 9 chapters