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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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2422 - Moving Beyond Chatbots to Build AI Agents That Understand Your Company with Agentic Brain's Jake GeorgeAgentic AI for businesses—moving beyond generic chatbots to custom AI agents that understand a company’s processes and goals, with a consulting-first approach.6 May 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
2421 - Discovering Purpose and Power Through Life-Changing Challenges with Tom LeNobleTom LeNoble discusses purpose and power gained through life-changing challenges, emphasizing leaders’ need to “defragment” mentally, take protected self-time, and stop living in the past.5 May 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
2420 - The Path to Franchisee Success Through Purpose, Balance, and Leadership with Franchise Leadership Center's Steve WhitesideFranchisee success through purpose, balance, and leadership, plus how to improve the franchisee–franchisor relationship via communication and shared problem-solving. Guest: Dr.4 May 2026 · 22 min · 13 chapters
2419 - Servant Leadership Unlocking Employee Potential for Team Success with National Academy of Leadership Development's Scott DoggettServant leadership and “people-first” culture—how leaders can unlock employee potential, improve engagement, and reduce fear/stress amid AI and post-COVID workplace disruption.3 May 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
2418 - Helping Businesses Clarify Their Message and Boost Engagement with StoryBrand's Holly FisherHow StoryBrand’s messaging framework helps businesses clarify their marketing message and increase engagement by positioning the customer as the hero and the business as the guide, especially in an…2 May 2026 · 16 min · 10 chapters
2417 - Execution Beats Strategy for High Achievers Seeking More Time and Energy with Samantha ParrinelloHow high-achievers can gain more time and energy by shifting from “productivity/time management” to execution: prioritize for highest ROI, delegate or dump low-value tasks, and time-block deep work…1 May 2026 · 19 min · 12 chapters
2416 - Improving Business Relationships by Mastering Communication Styles with Sara GilbertHow to improve business relationships by mastering communication styles—especially by reading the emotional “gap” between people, understanding linguistic styles, and building bridges across…14 Apr 2026 · 21 min · 11 chapters
2415 - Bridging AI Tools and User Success Through Thoughtful UX Design with 3Leaf's Thomas WatkinsHow AI “vibe coding” and fast app builders still miss user flows and nuances, and why thoughtful UX design is the differentiator for real user success.13 Apr 2026 · 18 min · 7 chapters
2414 - Transforming Everyday Work Stories into Leadership Lessons with Storyfire's Neal FoardHow leaders can turn everyday work stories into leadership lessons by communicating in story form rather than bullet-point memos, to build trust, emotional resonance, and belief (especially in…12 Apr 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
2413 - Recruiting with AI While Prioritizing Culture and Global Talent with Vader-Rey's Darren TompkinsDarren Tompkins, founder/CEO of Vader Ray Companies, discusses recruiting during volatile economic/geopolitical conditions, using AI to speed up and improve candidate sourcing while preserving…11 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 5 chapters
2412 - How Europe’s Top Brands Drive Explosive Growth with Bitsing's Hugo Van Den BiggelaarEurope’s growth methodology Bitsing and how it drives “explosive” company growth by applying seven principles across finance, strategy, and marketing, with focus on the biggest lifecycle barriers…10 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 8 chapters
2411 - Personal Branding for Leaders Who Lead Quietly and Authentically with Brand of a Leader's Marina ByezhanovaPersonal branding for Gen X CEOs and entrepreneurs who lead quietly and authentically—visibility through thought leadership without hype.9 Apr 2026 · 16 min · 8 chapters
2410 - Blending AI and Human Insight to Revolutionize Sales Enablement with DevRev's Laura FuHow to design sales enablement for the AI-native world without replacing human judgment—using AI to speed execution while leaders build a consistent, company-wide enablement system.8 Apr 2026 · 17 min · 12 chapters
2409 - Finding Opportunity Through Fear as an Entrepreneur and Paraglider with Patrick SweeneyPatrick Sweeney discusses using fear and uncertainty as fuel for entrepreneurship, tying it to paragliding and neuroscience (brain as a prediction engine, amygdala fight/flight/freeze).7 Apr 2026 · 17 min · 9 chapters
2408 - Cleaner and More Efficient Diesel Engines Through Fuel Chemistry and Catalysts with Zelkam’s Brian LivingstonZelkam’s Brian Livingston explains how Zellcam improves diesel engine efficiency and reduces emissions using fuel chemistry and rare-earth catalysts, plus ROI and decarbonization calculators for…6 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 7 chapters
2407 - Strengthening Business Resilience Through a Tri-Sector Mindset with New Impact's Jens MolbakBusiness resilience and long-term entrepreneurship through a “tri-sector” mindset—aligning private-sector profit with government and nonprofit/social-sector resources to build sustainable,…5 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
2406 -Smart Payment Processing and Compliance Strategies for SMBs with Nationwide Payment Systems' Allen KopelmanSmart payment processing for SMBs, focusing on compliance, correct industry/SIC coding for interchange savings, and upgrading payment/invoicing systems (links, ACH, Apple/Google Pay, QuickBooks sync).4 Apr 2026 · 18 min · 5 chapters
2405 - Reimagining News Through AI and Visual Storytelling with Craig Harris' LookatMediaCraig Harris (LookAtMedia) explains how AI-enabled “newsroom” media centers and visual storytelling help businesses and journalists separate fact from AI “slop/pink slime,” improve trust in news, and…3 Apr 2026 · 18 min · 8 chapters
2404 - Leveraging Podcast Guesting to Grow Founder Influence and Visibility with Wonderfish’s James ColistraHow Wonderfish founder James Colistra uses podcast guesting to grow founder influence and visibility, and why podcast “citations” matter for AI-driven discovery.2 Apr 2026 · 21 min · 7 chapters
2403 - Discovering Joy and Authenticity on a Journey with Chad PetersonChad Peterson, “The Story Catcher,” discusses discovering joy and authenticity, rejecting performative social media, and helping midlife clients “take back the pen” of their own story.1 Apr 2026 · 22 min · 11 chapters
2402 - Transforming Conversations into Concise Books with The Skinny’s Ben HeuertzBen Heuertz (The Skinny Platform / Write a Skinny) explains how to turn expertise into “skinny” books—short, conversation-based books designed for ~42-minute read time—using the “Smart Brevity” idea…31 Mar 2026 · 20 min · 11 chapters
2401 - Combining Relationship Building and Technology for Success with DPI Showcase Websites’ Mark WeithornMark Weithorn, founder of DPI Showcase Websites, explains how realtors and brokers can combine relationship-building with automated technology to stay top-of-mind and market consistently without…30 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 7 chapters
2400 - Driving B2B Success Through Sales Forecasting and Customer Understanding with Roadmap's Steve WhittingtonHow B2B professional service and manufacturing firms (revenue $5M–$75M) can drive predictable growth by replacing “hope casts” with mathematically modeled sales forecasting and deeper customer…29 Mar 2026 · 18 min · 8 chapters
2399 - Building Soulful Connections by Moving Beyond Surface-Level Conversations with 5 DOTS' Larry KesslinLarry Kesslin argues that joy comes from deep human connection, and that entrepreneurs should move beyond “what do you do?” toward “who are you?” and “why are you?” to build meaningful relationships…28 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 13 chapters