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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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2398 - Finding the Right Franchise Opportunity Using Proven Strategies with Rich PotterHow to find the right franchise opportunity using proven, consultant-led strategies; plus Rich Potter’s AI “vibe coding” and his own Blinkboard Media franchise experience.27 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 10 chapters
2397 - The Role of Trust and Accountability in Successful EOS Implementation with Jason QuintHow trust and accountability enable successful EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) implementation, plus when EOS is a fit and how Jason Quint runs early engagement.26 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
2396 - A New Approach to Recruitment for Veterans and Employers with Red Balloon's Andrew CrapuchettesRecruitment for veterans and employers using values-first screening and AI-enabled hiring, plus how “robo-applying” creates ATS/keyword translation problems that block veterans from reaching humans.25 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
2395 - Modern Mobile Homes and the Shift in Perception and Demand with Cornell Communities’ Leo YoungCornell Communities’ Leo Young explains why modern manufactured/mobile homes and mobile home parks are gaining demand as stigma fades, and how his firm invests via syndications to deliver affordable…24 Mar 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
2394 - Narratives That Shape Perception with The Bureau of Propaganda Intelligence's Jared T. RossHow “propaganda” (defined as organized efforts to sell an idea/narrative/belief system) differs from marketing (selling products/services), and how controlling the dominant narrative can drive…23 Mar 2026 · 22 min · 9 chapters
2393 - Mindshare Equals Market Share in Building Brand Success with IDealogic Brand Lab’s Ron NetanelHow brand success comes from “mindshare equals market share,” and how to build brands by aligning leadership vision with internal messaging, culture, and customer journey (not just visuals).22 Mar 2026 · 21 min · 10 chapters
2392 - Where Expert Guidance Meets AI for Startup Founders with ThinkUp’s Ohad ShakedThinkUp Global’s AI platform for startup founders—structured idea validation through go-to-market and pre-seed funding support, contrasting it with generic ChatGPT prompting.21 Mar 2026 · 18 min · 8 chapters
2391 - Making Crypto Payments Work for Everyday Businesses with INXY Payments’ Serge KuznetsovINXY Payments helps everyday businesses accept stablecoins/crypto, convert to fiat, and settle to bank accounts with compliance and technical support.20 Mar 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
2390 - Taking B2B Sales to New Heights with AI and Salespeak’s Omer GotliebUsing AI to improve the B2B buying experience with “intelligent conversations” that provide white-glove guidance earlier than traditional sales, while generating buyer insights for companies.19 Mar 2026 · 18 min · 9 chapters
2389 - Putting the Human Side Back into Management with Manager Method’s Ashley HerdAshley Herd (Manager Method) argues that effective management is fundamentally human: leaders must treat people like people, give real feedback, recognize achievements, and translate practical…18 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 13 chapters
2388 - The Playbook for a Winning Team Culture with BH Consultancy’s Bobby HumesBuilding a winning team culture through “play” and thoughtful leadership; translating youth-basketball energy into business execution; using AI to increase staff capacity; retaining talent with…17 Mar 2026 · 17 min · 9 chapters
2387 - Why the Toughest Challenges Can Lead to Purpose-Driven Success with Patrick MorkPurpose-driven startup leadership—how “tough challenges” reveal meaning and how founders succeed by mastering people skills, delegation, and resilience (plus a career/purpose framework from the book…16 Mar 2026 · 21 min · 10 chapters
2386 - Stirring Corporate Talent into Nonprofit Board Service with Cause Strategy Partners’ Whitley RichardsCause Strategy Partners’ mission to place corporate professionals on nonprofit boards and provide governance training, framed as a win for nonprofits, companies, and employees seeking purpose.15 Mar 2026 · 16 min · 8 chapters
2385 - Finding Balance Between Tactical Hobbies and Business Growth with CJAM's Behdad JamshidiBehdad Jamshidi (CJAM) discusses balancing tactical hobbies with intentional life, then pivots to how CJAM “matches” businesses with the right marketing partners to avoid costly mismatches and…14 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
2384 - Empowering Entrepreneurs Everywhere Through Democratized Business Education with BOS-UP's Scott AbbottScott Abbott discusses BOS-UP’s “Boss Up” framework and “Boss Up Moments” field guide for democratized business education—combining curriculum, AI-enabled journaling prompts, and coaching to help…13 Mar 2026 · 18 min · 7 chapters
2383 - Exploring the Future of Digital Advertising Through AI, Strategy, and Human Creativity with Metadata’s Lisa SharapataDigital advertising’s future with AI agents—how “AI runs the ads” while humans stay strategic, plus trends like LLM-driven search, brand spend, and AEO (LLM mention optimization).12 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 10 chapters
2382 - Why Yelling at Referees Mirrors the Reality of Software Development Resilience with Apsis Labs' Wyatt KirbyWyatt Kirby (Apsis Labs) compares the resilience needed in software development to the experience of being yelled at as a high school football referee, then explains how his dev shop builds compliant…11 Mar 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters
2381 - Boosting Advertising Performance Through AI with Plurio’s Seva UstinovPlurio (by Ellie Analytics) uses an AI agent plus a marketing data platform to analyze and optimize performance marketing ads across channels, aiming to improve ROI and reduce manual dashboard work…10 Mar 2026 · 16 min · 11 chapters
2380 - Smart Tax Strategies for Business Owners Using Trusts with Sally GimonSmart tax strategies for business owners using trusts, focused on reducing federal/state taxes and avoiding overpaying; includes discussion of filing status changes and how CPAs may miss trust-based…9 Mar 2026 · 17 min · 6 chapters
2379 - Building Organizational Health Through Leadership and Team Culture with The Intention Collective’s Stacey BaileyBuilding organizational health by improving leadership clarity and team culture through 90-day planning rhythms, accountability structures, and recurring leadership rituals.8 Mar 2026 · 15 min · 9 chapters
2378 - Compassionate Leadership and Grief Support in the Workplace with AGRA’s Carl ManlanCompassionate leadership and grief support at work, using grief as a universal human experience and reframing it as connected to love; also covers Carl Manlan’s poetry book I Can Breathe, his…7 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters
2377 - The Transformative Power of Asking and Listening with Empathy with Lushin's Shad TidlerHow empathy-driven questioning and listening improve sales, especially for founders who over-talk; also how international experience builds perspective and curiosity.6 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 10 chapters
2376 - Safety Tips for Biking and Marketing in Inclement Weather with Andigo's Andrew SchulkindSafety tips for biking in inclement weather, plus marketing guidance for mission-driven B2B companies in 2026 (strategy, alignment, and measurement).5 Mar 2026 · 17 min · 10 chapters
2375 - How Leaders Can Create Connection and Joy in the Workplace with Amy LenekerHow leaders can create connection and joy at work while reducing stress, using Amy Leneker’s “Cheers to Monday” approach.4 Mar 2026 · 18 min · 11 chapters