Synopsis
EOFire is an award winning Podcast hosted by John Lee Dumas. John interviews Entrepreneurs On Fire 7-days a week! This Podcast is produced for you, the Entrepreneur, Side-Preneur, Solopreneur, or Small Business Owner. If you're looking for inspiration, motivation, and ACTIONABLE advice during your daily commute, workout, or "me" time, John Lee Dumas delivers. Each episode focuses on the journey of a successful Entrepreneur who shares their WORST Entrepreneurial moment and lessons learned, greatest AH-HA moment and the steps they took to turn that idea into success, and ends with THE LIGHTNING ROUND where John extracts golden nuggets for you, FIRE NATION!
Episodes
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How to Dominate Industries that are Rapidly Changing with Kevin Lancaster: An EOFire Classic from 2022
06/09/2025 Duration: 24minFrom the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Kevin Lancaster is an award-winning tech entrepreneur who scaled and exited the fastest growing cybersecurity company in the IT Channel. He recently launched ChannelProgram.com to centralize the $2 Trillion IT Channel. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Reinvention is key to success in your career. 2. Use opportunities to help eliminate chaos in rapidly evolving industries. 3. If you have an idea and passion for making a change, then believe in it and take action. Check out Channel Program website - Channel Program Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Franocity - Franocity has helped hundreds of people leave unfulfilling jobs and invest in recession-resilient businesses through f
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A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt: An EOFire Classic from 2022
05/09/2025 Duration: 26minFrom the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Juliet Funt is the author of A Minute to Think and CEO of the Juliet Funt Group. She is an evangelist for freeing the potential of companies by unburdening them from busywork. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. In building fire, you can have great dry wood, crumply newspaper, but if you skip one critical ingredient, your fire will never ignite. That ingredient is space between combustibles. It’s the same for your work. 2. Busyness tricks people into thinking that they are productive when they are only active. That confusion between activity and productivity costs companies millions of dollars. 3. When you want to clock out at the end of the day, trap yourself in a promise. Say out loud that you’re done for the day. Saying it out loud creates verbal accountability. It’ll be harder
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Solving Subscription Churn with Travis Steffen
04/09/2025 Duration: 24minTravis Steffen is a serial multi-preneur with 8 exits so far. Growth mentor at most major SV accelerators. Doctoral candidate in business focused on quantum. Solving subscription churn at Revatto.com. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success is built through intense focus on one clear problem for one clear customer avatar. 2. Reducing churn is often ten times more cost-effective than acquiring new customers. 3. Talking directly to customers unlocks the most powerful insights for growth and retention. Visit Revatto for a demo and 1,000 dollars in commission-free recoveries - Revatto Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Thrivetime Show - Attend the world’s highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow and President Trump’s Son Eric Trump at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire. Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at
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The Neuroscience of Metacognition with George Haymaker
03/09/2025 Duration: 35minGeorge Haymaker is a former entrepreneur, recovering alcoholic and pain pill addict, now a neuroscience educator plus coach who helps entrepreneurs and other business professionals optimize brain performance and leadership capability using brain science - so they can operate at their highest level without mental overload, decision fatigue, or reactive leadership patterns. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Metacognition gives you power over your thoughts. It allows you to observe and influence your mental activity instead of being at its mercy. 2. Stress is not about the event, it’s about your brain’s interpretation. Reframing challenges as opportunities changes your brain chemistry and improves performance. 3. Transformation happens through repetition. Your brain will rewire itself based on the patterns you consistently practice, making positive change sustainable. Visit George’s website and schedule a free discovery call - George Haymaker Coaching and Consulting Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for e
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Know Your Worth: How to Properly Price Your Freelance Services with Brett Fritz
02/09/2025 Duration: 27minBrett Fritz' entrepreneurial career catapulted after being laid off from a corporate role in 2018. He started out as a freelancer and has now built several multi-million-dollar companies across various industries. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Pricing is about confidence, not just math. Freelancers who understand their market can escape the time-for-money trap and charge based on value. 2. The freelance economy is massive and growing. Over 75 million Americans are freelancing, expected to rise to 90 million by 2028. Globally, 1.5 billion. 3. Freelancers aren’t just experts, they’re business owners. Success comes from tools, systems, and mindset, not just talent. Check out Brett’s website for a free access to pricing tools. Use code EOFIRE for a premium 20 percent off. - Price Pulse IQ Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.com/host. Publ
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How to Live the Long-Haul Leader Life with Chris Ducker
01/09/2025 Duration: 27minChris Ducker is a bestselling Author. Keynote Speaker. Business Coach. He helps midlife expert entrepreneurs grow their income and impact - without the burnout. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success isn’t a sprint, it’s a strategy. Longevity in entrepreneurship comes from intentional design, not constant hustle. 2. Relationships are rocket fuel. Deep, genuine connections carry you farther than solo efforts ever will. 3. Hobbies aren’t a luxury, they’re a business edge. Creative downtime can boost your performance by up to 30 percent. Check out Chris’ website and pre-order his new book. Pre-order before Sept 2 and get 600 plus dollars in bonuses - Long Haul Leader Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. NetSuite - NetSuite, by Oracle, is your AI powered business management suite, trusted by over 42,000 businesses. Download the free e-book, Navigating Global Trade - 3 Insights for Leaders, at NetSuite.com/fire. Airbnb - Y
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From Zero to HERO - How a First Time Entrepreneur Sold Everything to Transform an Industry with John Day: An EOFire Classic from 2022
31/08/2025 Duration: 26minFrom the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. John Day quit his job and sold everything to launch AV HERO in March 2020. AV HERO is now the largest network of audio visual experts in the United States. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Don’t let fear stop you. Every day you show up, do the scariest thing first. Once you do that, fear will have much less power in your life. 2. Everybody is rethinking their lives, creating issues in the workplace. People realize that their value is more than what they were being compensated for. 3. AV Hero is taking advantage of the freelance gig economy, providing people options around their schedule and compensation. It’s going to be the obvious choice for people who may have issues with audio-visual technology. Connect with John via email! The first 10 people to send an email will get a com
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Growing Your Business with Podcasting... Without Having a Podcast with Ray Blakney: An EOFire Classic from 2022
30/08/2025 Duration: 30minFrom the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Ray Blakney is a serial entrepreneur who has bootstrapped multiple 6 and 7-figure businesses ranging from online language schools and SaaS products to chocolate factories in Asia. All from home in his superman pajamas. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Having your own podcast is a lot of work. it’s not just about getting a good microphone. You have to find great guests, prep for interviews, edit, share on social media, promote to your listeners, etc. 2. Keep it short, but give enough so they want to find out more about you, and give them a way to do so. 3. Podcasts are great for SEO. Most podcasters have websites and show notes. In the show notes, they link back to your website. The smartest way to get booked on 1000's of podcasts. Visit to download free media kits, email templat
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How To Delete Anything From Your Consumer Report with Daraine Delevante: An EOFire Classic from 2022
29/08/2025 Duration: 29minFrom the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Daraine Delevante got into credit repair because he saw that there was a need for consumer education and for consumers to understand the power of credit. Credit has transformed his life; he moved from a 604 credit score to an 805 credit score in 6 months. He understood the power of credit. Since learning credit, he's been able to change many lives, significantly reducing high interest rates through refinancing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. It’s easy once you have the right information. It’s all about the things you don’t know that you don’t know. When you do know these things you’ll be able to play the game of credit like chess. 2. Mentorship is the shortcut to success. 3. Credit is the most beautiful thing ever created. Whoever came up with the concept was a brilliant perso
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Triple Your Traffic with YouTube Organically with Elizabeth Germain
28/08/2025 Duration: 26minElizabeth Germain, founder of Vidfluence, is one of the world’s top YouTube and online video marketing experts. Liz has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and influencers grow and monetize their YouTube channels with profitable organic growth strategies that have produced multi-millions in sales online. Her agency, Vidfluence, has generated 850 million plus YouTube views for clients across industries and she's sharing her secrets today. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. YouTube is more monetizable than ever before. Thanks to AI tools and improved analytics, anyone with a message can build passive income from organic video content. 2. Success on YouTube is about audience understanding and data. Knowing who you’re creating for and reading the data correctly makes you unstoppable. 3. Don’t just create, leverage and retarget. Organic growth is top-of-funnel. To drive real revenue, use retargeting and strategic lead generation to convert views into buyers. Check out Liz’s website to dive deeper in growing your YouTube channel -
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From Naval Officer to Skincare Founder: Building From Scratch with Zero Industry Experience with Sean Finney
27/08/2025 Duration: 26minSean Finney is a Navy vet, Naval Academy and UT MBA grad, and former Tesla leader, now building Tano Skincare - a clean brand rooted in science, storytelling, and banana sap. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Expertise is overrated. Not knowing the 'right' way can lead to more innovation and better outcomes. 2. Being an outsider is a superpower, it gives you the freedom to ask “stupid” questions and avoid bias. 3. Authenticity is the new currency. In a polished world, real human connection wins hearts and builds trust. Check out their website. Restore, Rejuvenate, and Strengthen skin with banana sap - Tano Skincare Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Franocity - Franocity has helped hundreds of people leave unfulfilling jobs, invest in recession-resilient businesses, and create legacy income for their families through franchising. Get started today by downloading Franocity’s Franchise Funding Guide at Franocity.com.
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How to Build Wealth and Exit the Rat Race with David Royce
26/08/2025 Duration: 23minDavid built four of the fastest growing companies in his industry. His recent venture, Aptive, grew to 500m dollars in just eight years into the third largest residential competitor in America. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. A company’s secret sauce is really the recipe of best practices, key metrics and its people. 2. A great brand is a story that never stops unfolding. Entrepreneurs should continually innovate in order to survive. 3. Innovation just makes work fun. Humans are always happiest when we’re striving after our true potential. Award-winning pest control. Pest expertise with neighbourly care - Aptive Environmental Expert Pest Control Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. ThriveTime Show - Attend the world’s highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and now featuring Football Star, Tim Tebow, and President Trump’s son, Eric Trump, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire.
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Going for Broke to Solve Remote Work's Problems with Erik Braund
25/08/2025 Duration: 24minErik Braund is the founder of Katmai and his mission is to make digital connections way, way better than Zoom or Teams. His passions are grunge music and pomeranians. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Spontaneous human connection is missing from today’s video conferencing tools. Katmai solves that with immersive, 3D virtual office spaces. 2. Success doesn’t follow a blueprint. Erik bootstrapped Katmai through grit, creativity, and a willingness to go broke for the problem he believed in solving. 3. Culture, collaboration, and communication thrive in digital workplaces when there’s a real sense of place and not just another meeting link. Experience the product. Check out Erik’s website and start a free trial - Katmai Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Public - Build a multi-asset portfolio of stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more. Go to Public.com/fire to fund your account in five minutes or less. All investing invol
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From $0 to $100,000 In 7 Months Using Only Instagram with Taijaun Reshard: An EOFire Classic from 2022
24/08/2025 Duration: 19minFrom the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Taijaun Reshard is a 20 year old who helps business owners make 10,000 plus dollars/month in their business by utilizing JUST Instagram Theme Pages - no Facebook or Google ads. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Be comfortable being uncomfortable. Find new and creative ways for people to consume your content. 2. Instagram theme page marketing is so effective because it allows you to reach your target audience in a direct and cheaper way. 3. Constantly test new pages and ads. One ad may do good and another ad may do bad. Even if you have a good ad, don’t be complacent. Continuously test new ads and new pages. Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Franocity - Franocity has helped hu
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How to Build and Exit for Multiple 8 Figures with No College Degree with Hunter Ballew: An EOFire Classic from 2022
23/08/2025 Duration: 22minFrom the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Hunter Ballew is the founder of Roofing.com and Fueled & Cornerstone Construction (Acq. by SIRC). He is a partner in RepCard. He has multiple 8 Figure companies with acquisitions and has helped thousands through annual conferences and retreats. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You can have more time at work if you understand your purpose and the people around you know why you are doing that. 2. Surround yourself with mentors who will hold you accountable. 3. If you want to make a huge impact, you have to build a team. To build a solid team, you must have a common mission. Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Franocity - Franocity has helped hundreds of people leave unfulfil
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How to Build a Billionaire Brand with Grant Cardone: An EOFire Classic from 2022
22/08/2025 Duration: 29minFrom the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Grant Cardone is the CEO of Cardone Enterprises, Cardone Capital, international speaker, entrepreneur, author of The 10X Rule and creator of 21 best-selling business programs. He owns and operates seven privately held companies and a 2B dollars portfolio of multi-family properties. Named the number 1 marketer to watch by Forbes Magazine, Cardone is also the founder of the The 10X Movement and The 10X Growth Conference, the world’s largest business and entrepreneur conference. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Start thinking about how you can get your life 10x better than it is. The more you have, the easier your life is going to get. Bigger is better. 2. You’ll have an audience of people who’ll either love you or hate you. The ones who love you will throw down for you. The ones w
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Leading in the Exponential Age with Mark Divine
21/08/2025 Duration: 25minMark Divine is the host of The Mark Divine Show podcast and the author of six best-selling books, including his latest Uncommon. He’s the founder of Unbeatable Mind and SEALFIT, and through his Courage Foundation, he’s a fierce advocate for veterans with PTSD. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Silence is power - Daily silent reflection is the gateway to better decisions and discovering your true calling. 2. Train your mind, or someone else will - Mental conditioning is ongoing, and without intentional practice, you're shaped by external forces. 3. The big four of mental toughness - Breath control, positive self-talk, visualization, and micro-goal setting are foundational to building an unbeatable mind. Check out Mark’s website and join the Unbeatable Mind 30-Day Challenge. Learn the big four skills and kick start your journey to mental mastery - Unbeatable Mind Sponsor HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.
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Light Your Soul On Fire with Nathan Lancry
20/08/2025 Duration: 21minRising from humble beginnings and manual labor, Nathan Lancry went on to become Owner, President, and CEO of a large business group, inspiring others to believe in possibility. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The path to success begins with confronting the truth, especially the one you’re avoiding. 2. Your physical and mental consumption shape your destiny. What you feed your body, mind, and soul matters deeply. 3. Behind your greatest fear lies your greatest truth - face it, and you’ll find your most powerful growth. Connect with Nathan on his website and remember that your greatest treasure lies just behind your greatest fear - Nathan Lancry Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Franocity - Franocity has helped hundreds of people leave unfulfilling jobs, invest in recession-resilient businesses, and create legacy income for their families through franchising. Get started today by downloading Franocity’s Franchise Fund
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Total Disruption - How to DOMINATE Your Industry....Even if it's Saturated with Ben Glinsky
19/08/2025 Duration: 22minBen Glinsky is the visionary Founder and CEO of LiveGood, the fastest-growing wellness brand in the world, revolutionizing the supplement space with premium products at affordable prices! Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don’t need a perfect plan to start - just take action, learn quickly, and adapt. 2. Transparency and trust are the new disruptors in industries full of hype and shady practices. 3. Stay lean. The best way to increase your bottom line is to decrease unnecessary overhead. Check out Ben’s website. Learn more and shop premium supplements at affordable prices - Live Good Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Public - Build a multi-asset portfolio of stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more. Go to Public.com/fire to fund your account in five minutes or less. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a
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Emotionally Uncomfortable with Heather Chauvin
18/08/2025 Duration: 21minHeather Chauvin is a leadership coach who helps ‘successful’ women courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. She started her career as a social worker helping adults understand children’s behavior. But it wasn’t until 2013 when a stage 4 cancer diagnosis pushed her to take a deeper stand for change, uncovering how cultural expectations sabotage our dreams. She has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Real Simple Magazine, Mind Body Green, Google, and more. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Emotional regulation - not strategy - is the key to sustainable success. 2. The fear of “too much” (money, time, space) often sabotages growth - learn to feel safe with more. 3. Courage is a habit; the first step is often the hardest, but it’s also the most transformative. Listen to Heather’s podcast - Emotional Uncomfortable Podcast Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. NetSuite - NetSuite, by Oracle,