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From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Mary Fran Bontempo and Kristin Smedley know their brilliance. But they didn’t always. Both Kristin and Mary Fran know what it feels like to be sucker punched by life. But they refuse to let those sucker punches define them. Together they created Brilliantly Resilient - a show, podcast, program and now a book to teach others how to Reset, Rise and Reveal their Brilliance to the world! Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Do not be married to outcomes. There’s always going to be something that pushes you off course, but the beauty is there’s also opportunity in that. 2. When you are executing your brilliance, everything is aligned and you’re feeling good. But don’t assume that it will get you to exactly where you want to go. 3. There are core values in how you live your life - once yo

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Melanie Deziel is a keynote speaker, award-winning branded content creator, the Chief Content Officer of StoryFuel, and the author of The Content Fuel Framework: How to Generate Unlimited Story Ideas. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. In business, your content is an excellent way to showcase your expertise and keep your customers engaged. 2. Focus on curating other people's resources or expertise for your content - it is an excellent way to start. 3. You are creative! You have it within you to create excellent content - you just need to know when to activate it. Use the code 'FIRE' and get a discount on The Content Fuel Workbook for your business - The Content Fuel Framework Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It’s smart

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Celinne Da Costa is a mindset coach and brand story strategist helping high-profile entrepreneurs become confident leaders with captivating stories, influential brands, international media coverage, and thousands of raving fans. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. A Brand Story is the cohesive narrative of the facts and emotions that are created by your brand. 2. Emotions and storytelling are imperative to connect to your people for your business on a deeper level. 3. Weave in your brand story and share it to guide your audience through the process of establishing your credibility. Follow and connect with Celinne to learn more about her story magic - Celinne's Instagram Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It’s smart softwa

Amy Porterfield is an ex-corporate girl turned online marketing expert, author of the New York Times bestselling book Two Weeks Notice,  and CEO of a multimillion-dollar business. Her action-by-action teaching style provides aspiring business owners with the tools they need to bypass the overwhelm and build a business they love. Learn more at AmyPorterfield.com. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Everybody has a digital course in them, and the only thing that might stop you from getting started is thinking that your idea isn't good enough, or you're not ready, or you need more time. And all of that is an excuse. 2. The sweet spot formula is your first big validation exercise to get the idea out of your head and to get things rolling. 3. Know how much money you consider is good, great, and the amount you consider to be ON FIRE! Book your seat in Amy’s masterclass - EOFire.com/Amy Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It’s smart software for smart sales teams that fee

Anthony F. Addonizio is a Commercial Real Estate Owner and Developer, Founder of MO Marketplace and a fitness and health enthusiast. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Have strategic partnerships. Not enough brands are reaching out to other brands within their niche in order to run cross promotions, cross marketing, working with each other’s’ social media or e-mail lists. 2. If you can go with your intuition, then it will help you with negotiations. It can help you with partnerships, purchasing properties, purchasing businesses. 3. Following your passion can impact your personal growth. Signup a premium plan to get 6 months FREE by putting in the code EOFire Rocks - MO Marketplace Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It’s smart software for smart sales teams that feels good to use! Try it for yourself at HubSpot.com/sales FranBridge Many EOFire listeners have launched franchises in a variety of industries outside of food – and FranBridge Consulting has guided them

Dave Willson is an entrepreneur with 20 years of experience. He founded, operated, and sold numerous businesses. As CFO advisor, he helped optimize over 200 businesses, ensuring they produce relevant, reliable, and real-time information. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success is not solely about financial achievements but also about a well-rounded view of accomplishment, like working with loved ones. 2. To succeed in the future, as an entrepreneur, you must abandon siloed and desktop-based approaches, opting for integrated systems that provide real-time data and future insights. 3. Data and accounting should be more than just looking at the past and reporting taxes. It should be the foundation for making informed decisions about where to focus your time and energy in your business. Visit and get your FREE financial system analysis. EOF listeners get one month of service for FREE - Proven CFO website Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It’s smart software for s

Rodric Lenhart's core values center around freedom, experience, and autonomy, guiding his approach to business and life. 100% of profits from his ventures are donated to Send A Student Leader Abroad. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. To succeed, it is essential to know your true desires rather than conforming to societal expectations. 2. As you develop values, reflect on them daily, exploring and aligning them. Your 'why' and values build your statement of purpose, which evolves with newfound clarity about who you are and how you want to be in the world. 3. The cost of anything is the amount of life you exchange for. Learn more about how to Create a Life and Business That You’re Excited to Wake Up for Each Morning - MillionDollarFlipflops.com/eofire Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It’s smart software for smart sales teams that feels good to use! Try it for yourself at HubSpot.com/sales Shopify A commerce platform you can trust. Sign up for a $1-per-month tria

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Amy is a Wife, Mom, Marriage Therapist, Business Coach, & Professional Taco-Eater. She is the owner of Amy Wine Counseling Center & Marriage Sparks and Business Coach for Michael Hyatt & Company. She is obsessed with Real Talk & Real Relationships. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Avoid focusing on just one aspect of either business or marriage; otherwise, you will end up celebrating your success alone. 2. It is hard to have a successful, fulfilling career if you feel failing in your marriage. 3. The whole process of having balance in life and time management might seem hard to fulfill at the moment; you might just need to learn the steps to achieve it for your business and your marriage. Marriage Sparks – Visit Amy's site to get the Core Values Exercise for your

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Tyler Austin is a Husband, Dad, SaaS Founder, Real Estate Investor, and USAF Veteran. He went from a 27K a year job to multi-million dollar companies in a 3 year window. He loves cigars, whiskey, the outdoors, and being with his family. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success is a mental state. 2. Stop living your life through the lenses of someone else's eyes. 3. Prosperity has a lot of different faces; it means a lot of other things to different people. As long as you understand what scaling life is about and continue working on it, you will find prosperity. Do the 14 Auto Lead Gen Challenge. Use code FIRE and get 10 percent off - REISift Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It’s smart software for smart sales teams t

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Cody is a real estate investor (completed over 1500 deals), founder of Clever Investor & co-founder of 100 Million Academy (online education platforms for investors and entrepreneurs.) He has 1.2 million Instagram followers. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. It’s not about one big win. It’s about stacking little wins along the way. It’s developing your core skills and capabilities on your journey. 2. The way you’ll get exposed to a new set of principles is typically through a relationship. 3. Proximity is power. Leverage is power. The 100 Million Academy - Get Access to 9-Figure Entrepreneurs and Learn how to Recession Proof Yourself. (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2020 but is no longer an active offer.) Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better

Adam Rundle is the founder and owner of CleverProfits, a Strategic Advisory Firm for entrepreneurs. Services include Accounting, Taxes, Fractional CFO, HR Consulting, Payroll Services, and Advisory Services. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success requires constant, dedicated, hard work. Keep swinging at opportunities daily; the ones who persist the longest are the most successful. 2. In business, two critical aspects are acquisition and fulfillment. These are the pillars that determine whether a company is truly functional. 3. By clearly understanding your role and managing compensation thoughtfully, you can ensure the long-term success of your business. Check out Adam on YouTube - Adam's YouTube Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It’s smart software for smart sales teams that feels good to use! Try it for yourself at HubSpot.com/sales FranBridge Many EOFire listeners have launched franchises in a variety of industries outside of food – and FranBridge Consult

Adam Ifshin is the founder and CEO of DLC, one of the nation’s premier owners and operators of retail real estate. Known as a thought leader in the industry, Adam mentors emerging entrepreneurs through a business plan program at Williams College. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Luck is crucial to success. 2. Retail real estate encompasses various physical locations where retailers interact with customers and make sales. 3. As a successful real estate entrepreneur, being a "people-first" leader is the key to your achievements. Building and nurturing a solid team is essential for increasing the chances of success, regardless of the business, industry, or vision. Creating value in open-air retail - DLC Management Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It’s smart software for smart sales teams that feels good to use! Try it for yourself at HubSpot.com/sales Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk? Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and

America's number 1 Business Coach, Founder of Several Multi-Million Dollar Businesses and Former U.S. SDBA Entrepreneur of the Year. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You need to ensure the quality of your product or service, which means having systems for quality control. This is crucial for business growth and success. 2. Take action, be diligent, and consistently put in the effort to optimize your website. 3.. It is crucial to measure what matters instead of just throwing things out there without tracking the results. Focus on delivering excellent service, getting reviews, and consistently improving. Check out, laugh, and learn with hundreds of entrepreneurs like you - ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It’s smart software for smart sales teams that feels good to use Try it for yourself at HubSpot.com/sales NetSuite The number 1 cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more! Download N

Daven Michaels is a renowned entrepreneur. He’s the Founder of 123Employee & Michaels Press. He’s a world traveler, international speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of 10 books Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The best connections have always been the ones that I met in person at events, because the deeper you can go with somebody, you get to know their needs, their wants, their desires, and you just get to know them personally. 2. If you are a U.S. citizen and you jump through the legal hoops and you make Puerto Rico your actual home, then you essentially pay almost no taxes. 3. People want to cruise. They want to have a good time, they want to chill, they want to have a vacation. But at the same time, they want to learn, make friends, make contact, make money from those connections. Take advantage of a limited time offer of $350 deposit and get $600 onboard cabin credit + an extra $100 if you choose John Lee Dumas when you sign up - The San Juan Social Club Cruise Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better way t

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Mike Michalowicz is the author of Profit First, Fix This Next and his upcoming release, Get Different. By his 35th birthday, Mike had founded and sold two companies – one to private equity and another to a Fortune 500. Today he is running his third multi-million dollar venture, Profit First Professionals. Over the years, Mike has traveled the globe speaking with thousands of entrepreneurs and is here today to share the best of what he has learned. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success is not the accumulation of stuff. Instead, it is simply being comfortable with who you are. 2. Unexpected marketing garners attention. 3. Marketing is the ultimate act of kindness. Check out Mike's upcoming book and grab his FREE resources! Learn about marketing that always gets results - Get Di

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020. 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. Anna Vocino is a voice over talent, comic, and bestselling cookbook author who just launched her second low carb cookbook Eat Happy Too. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Put up solid, golden, and trustworthy content to establish trust and confidence with your audience. 2. Stay aligned with what you know to be your truth - it keeps people with you and keeps you relatable. 3. If you have an idea or gift to share, stick with it because there are people out there waiting for your content. Connect with Anna on Instagram - Anna's Instagram Sponsors HubSpot There’s a better way to win, and it all starts with the new HubSpot Sales Hub. It’s smart software for smart sales teams that feels good to use! Try it for yourself at HubSpot.com/sales Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TED

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Renee Frey is the Founder of TalentQ, a company that gets people pay raises and promotions, and the author of I Hate Mondays – A Guide to Landing a Job that Makes You Jump Out of Bed. She is also host of video podcast Careers & Cocktails. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Most of the American workforce lacks the confidence to ask for what they truly want. It's best to just ask for what you want. 2. Limiting beliefs can harm you, and they can prevent you from getting what you deserve. 3. Please determine what you genuinely want and ask for it. You hold the power to your happiness. Never stop looking until you find it. For Hiring Leaders and Job Seekers - Get VIP access to Renee's digital courses and have personalized sessions at an exclusive rate - Pay Raise and Promotion Excl

Mason Taylor, SuperFeast CEO/Founder & renowned tonic herbalist has helped thousands globally discover medicinal mushrooms & adaptogenic herbs, & shares his healing philosophy through workshops, podcasts & evolutionary business leadership. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The core role of the CEO is guarding that evolutionary purpose. The team then comes in and animate roles and animate that purpose and animate the body of the business so it can fulfill its purpose. 2. The reason why we want to be growing on wood is because when you get a mushroom eating its natural food source, which is wood and dead wood, it's going to be have higher levels of these compounds, these immunological modulating compounds like such as beta glucans. 3. These mushrooms and these herbs are so incredible at fortifying the Constitution, fortifying your capacity to regulate your nervous system, your hormonal system your immune system massively. 30 Days of JING is here! Get off stimulants and caffeine and get on the JING! Visit Mas

Coulter Lewis is the CEO and Founder of Sunday, who, after being disappointed with the lack of natural solutions on the market, set out to create yard care products that were easy-to use and safe for family, pets and the planet. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Try to understand the customer and the history, hear what's happened and then start to work towards what can we do differently. 2. Know that you're not going to have the answer point right away, but just be willing to explore it, unpack it and give it some time for you to get that clarity. 3. Being willing to just slog forward when things are rough is what it takes especially in the early stages when it's really challenging. Visit and check out the tech they developed so you can get instant analysis of your yard and try to put together a really good solution for you - Sunday Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot’s integrated AI tech is helping teams of all types and sizes automate the more tedious parts of running a business. Learn more and get started today at HubSpot.com Thr

Tim Vogel is a seed planter. He loves helping people and businesses grow. His favorite question… What’s your superpower? When people work with their natural genius, they deliver their best results — it’s that simple. As an entrepreneur and CEO, he has an extensive background in management, customer service, innovation, and starting and running companies. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. When you get into franchising, it offers all kinds of really viable pathways to those two outcomes that you want, which is freedom and abundance. 2. When we hire someone from a large organization to bring them into an entrepreneurial organization, you’ll find that there's an unfounded confidence and it's because there's a bunch of invisible systems behind the scenes that are helping them operate successfully. 3. One big challenge with buying a business is the cash outlay. Oftentimes it's a huge investment up front which takes quite a while for that return on investment to happen. Visit Tim’s website, become a ScentHound Franchise Owner -