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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You End Up Where You're Heading: The Hidden Dangers of Living a Safe Life with Jimmy Rex: From the 2020 archive
16/04/2023 Duration: 33minFrom 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. Jimmy Rex is an adventurer, entrepreneur, networker, and author of a new book "You End Up Where You're Heading: the hidden dangers of living a safe life." Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. People choose to have a safe life because they feel comfortable with it; but you can expand your horizons and see the bigger world. 2. Human brains are wired to sense what is comfortable or what is uncomfortable; unfortunately, your brain does not know that society is safer now. 3. The true beauty of life is looking at yourself and going forward without expectations. Do whatever you want to do; you only get one life and it is your life. Take that unsafe path and explore your journey. Check out Jimmy's site to stay up-to-date on his book launch date and pre-order availability - You End Up Wher
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From Near Bankruptcy to 45 Countries Worldwide - Scaling the Unscalable with Joe De Sena: From the 2020 archive
15/04/2023 Duration: 26minFrom 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. Joe De Sena is the founder and CEO of Spartan, the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand and has demonstrated his entrepreneurial drive since his pre-teens. After building a multimillion-dollar pool and construction business in college, and creating a Wall Street trading firm, De Sena set his sights on ripping 100 million people off their couches by creating the Spartan lifestyle. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. The only thing that matters in starting a business is sales and making sure that your customers will love your service or product; then they will recommend it to their friends. 2. If you are not progressing, you are dying. 3. Fire. Ready. Aim: While being in your home during this Pandemic period go online, sign up for something hard, and commit to it. You w
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How to Go From Chief Everything Officer to Chief Executive Officer with James P. Friel: From the 2020 archive
14/04/2023 Duration: 28minFrom 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. When businesses are ready to scale, they call James Friel. He's the secret weapon helping many of today’s well-known entrepreneurs become successful CEOs. Breaking complex problems into small actionable steps is his SUPERPOWER. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. You get stuck in your business because you are good at something, you start doing more, and you create success out of that something. 2. A system is a combination of people, processes, and tools. It needs to be coordinated to achieve an outcome. 3. Get in the habit and the mindset of being an effective CEO; do not fall into the trap of being the aforementioned 4 types of bad bosses. Uncover the bottlenecks, money leaks and biggest opportunities for growth in your business with the 10 Minute Business Audit! - RYG Framework
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Unlock the Full Power of the Greatest Change Agent Imaginable... Your Mind with Christina Curtis
13/04/2023 Duration: 25minA thought leader on goal attainment, Christina Curtis regularly contributes to the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Psychology Today. In her new book, Choosing Greatness, she provides an evidence-based approach to achieving exceptional outcomes. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. The most important thing is to recognize that confidence is a skill, so it's something you have to build. It's not a trait. 2. Energy is the most contagious thing in life. You can actually have two people sit in a room and not speak. And the person with the dominant mood or energy will transfer that energy to the other person. 3. If you're in a low slump, find the people who can bring you back up and pull you onto shore and get you on your feet so you can keep going. And if you're in a high, propel yourself forward, use it as a flywheel. Bring others around you and just trust that you're going the right way at the right time and the right moment. Get Christina’s book on Amazon - Choosing Greatness Sponsors: FranBridge: Many EOFire listeners h
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How AI Will Dramatically Affect Your Business in the Future with Joel Comm
12/04/2023 Duration: 27minJoel Comm is an Internet pioneer, a New York Times best-selling author of 15 books, in-demand speaker and strategist. He is co-host of two popular cryptocurrency and blockchain podcasts, and has personally minted over 1.5 million NFTs. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. The artificial intelligence is trained to analyze that content that already exists and try to put together answers to what we're asking it for. 2. Everything that AI is creating is a derivative, some permutation of something that's already been created. 3. AI can shortcut a lot of those processes and help the people that would otherwise be paid to operate. Check out Joel's website - Joel Comm's Website Sponsors: HubSpot: HubSpot’s all-in-one CRM helps you automate tedious tasks, keep track of all your deals in one place, and make sure your whole team has access to the same data. Get started for free at HubSpot.com! ZipRecruiter: Get your job noticed by the best and brightest candidates - with ZipRecruiter! Go to this exclusive web address to try ZipRecruit
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If the System Doesn’t Work, Create a New One with Bobbi L. Parish
11/04/2023 Duration: 21minBobbi L. Parish endured decades of trauma and mental illness, failed by the systems meant to help. She founded The International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaching, changing the way trauma survivors recover. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. There's a part of the brain called the default mode network, and it's the part of our brain that is in charge of taking in what we learn socially and creating our sense of self. 2. If there is only one thing that you can do for someone else, it is to be a compassionate witness and to listen to everything that they have to say and to meet them without judgment. 3. Trauma is the great disconnector. It disconnects us from ourselves, it disconnects us from the people around us, and it disconnects us from the world at large. Check out all resources including a workbook on how to work with your inner critic - Bobbi Parish Website Sponsors: HubSpot: HubSpot’s all-in-one CRM helps you automate tedious tasks, keep track of all your deals in one place, and make sure your whole team has ac
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How to Do a TEDx Talk in the Next 90 Days (even if you aren't a speaker) with Taylor Conroy
10/04/2023 Duration: 22minTaylor Conroy has helped 400 entrepreneurs to land TEDx talks around the world garnering tens of millions of views. He's been a speaker at Harvard, the United Nations, Disney, KPMG, and in front of audiences of 10,000+ people. Top 3 Vlaue Bombs: 1. You have a message inside you. Don’t let it just stay inside until the day you die. It's meant to come out to the world and impact the people that it is meant to reach. 2. Your higher perceived value correlates to how much you get paid to speak. So, if you want to do free gigs, don't do a TEDx talk. If you want to get paid gigs, do a TEDx talk. 3. In reality, the one thing that matters, and the one thing that will contribute more to a paid speaking career than anything else, is having one authority-building, credibility-building talk that you can send to the right people who have a budget to pay you to speak. How To Land A TEDx Talk & Spread Your Message To Millions In The Next 30 Days - Claim your spot on Taylor's April 18, 2023 free webinar! Sponsors: Factor:
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Entrepreneurial Leap: Do You Have What It Takes To Become an Entrepreneur? with Gino Wickman: From the 2020 archive
09/04/2023 Duration: 34minFrom 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. Gino Wickman has been an entrepreneur since age 21. He is the founder of EOS Worldwide, and author of Traction. He is also the founder and author of Entrepreneurial Leap, with a mission to help 1,000,000 entrepreneurs-in-the-making over the next 10 years. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Be a creative problem solver and be an optimist. See solutions instead of dwelling on problems. 2. You make decisions and are rebellious. You are willing to fail, but you do not intend to fail; you understand that failure is a part of the process. 3. In business, you are going to have 2 great years, 6 good years, and 2 terrible years. Be prepared and have at least 6 months of cash flow for your business and yourself. Check out Gino's new book and other free resources! - Entrepreneurial Leap Spo
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Helping Young Heroes Find a Calling That Will Change the World with Matt Beaudreau: From the 2020 archive
08/04/2023 Duration: 26minFrom 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. Matt Beaudreau is a world-renowned keynote speaker; founder of Acton Academy Placer, where young people go to find their super powers; and host of The Essential 11 Podcast. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. The mission of the Acton Academy Network is to inspire each child and parent who enters the door to find a calling that will change the world. 2. The future goal for Acton Academy Placer is to prepare and empower its students to self-direct their own journeys. 3. The concept of Hero’s Journey will help you get through the Pandemic, find a calling that will allow you to live the Hero’s Journey, and eliminate fear out of your life. Learn about the entire network and join the learning revolution! - Acton Academy Sponsors: LMNT: An electrolyte drink mix with everything you need &
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Hero's Journey & Major Lessons Learned as a Serial Entrepreneur with Robert Beadles: From the 2020 archive
07/04/2023 Duration: 29minFrom 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. Robert Beadles is a Christian, husband, father, and serial entrepreneur responsible for creating major construction service-based business in California. He is responsible for more than 100+ mil - from start-ups, software development, real estate investments, and more. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. All business operations can be reduced to 3 words: People. Product. Profit. 2. In business, it is good to use leverage in some cases; however, you need to have a good business model and profit. 3. Everybody wants success, but nobody wants to work for it. A lot of people just like to make excuses instead of having a serious talk with themselves. Dedicate 14 hours a week to learn and be successful. Check out Robert's website and podcast! - Crypto Beadles Sponsors: HubSpot: HubSpot’s
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Unlock 100X Business Growth NOW: AI Revolution Secrets Revealed with Justin Benton, Dany Therrien, and John Golat
06/04/2023 Duration: 25minJustin Benton, Dany Therrien, and John Golat are on a mission to free entrepreneurs by giving you access to the full power of A.I to give you your time back so you can do the things that bring them the most joy in life like playing with your kids, traveling or giving back. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Working with AI is already the old way. The new AI software works for you. 2. Clone your mind and stop doing the work. Whether it's perfectionism, whether it's delegation, whether it's shiny objects... we are the ones slowing down the scaling opportunity. If you allow AI to actually clone your mind, it will run 24/7. 3. Winners see ahead. Winners see the future. They embrace the future. They embrace the possibility. What the winners do is they act with faith. They jump on the train. They are not the last one to get on the train. They are the early adopters and innovators. Get your mind cloned for FREE! - FreeMindClone.com Sponsors: BELAY: If you’re looking for highly vetted, US-based fractional virtual contractors, the
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The Untapped GoldMine of Flipping Land with Travis King
05/04/2023 Duration: 25minAfter a number of years entrenched in the corporate world, Travis King discovered land flipping. Within 2 years he had built up passive income which enabled him to pursue this venture as his full time job, resulting in a seven figure empire over the following decade. It was from this pursuit that Travis found true purpose - helping others experience wild success through niche land flipping opportunities. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Awareness is one thing. Action and execution, that's a whole another thing. 2. Flipping land is not sexy or sophisticated like commercial real estate. That's exactly why you should get into it, because it's overlooked. 3. Depending on how ambitious you are, you're really only limited to your inputs like how much time are you willing to put into the business, how much money are you willing to invest in generating leads and marketing. Take a FREE seven-day land flipping challenge - 7 Day Challenge Sponsors: FranBridge: Many EOFire listeners have launched franchises in a variety of industri
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From Boobs to Bankruptcy to Billionaires with Matt Haycox
04/04/2023 Duration: 30minOnce the UK's biggest strip club operator, Matt Haycox was bankrupt by 28. Since bouncing back he has gone on to invest over £500m in uk businesses and help other business owners avoid his prior mistakes. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. You could have sat on the couch and wallowed in self-pity and talked about what could have been or you could have gone out and gone back to work to make something happen. 2. Lenders want personal guarantee, so they want to understand what your personal credit profile looks like. More importantly, even if they don't want to guarantee, they want to see how you operate as an individual, because that will dictate how you operate as a business owner. 3. Worst case scenario is you're going to be getting robbed in some way from an unscrupulous finance director or business partner or someone who has got more knowledge than you. Visit Matt’s website - Matt Haycox Website Sponsors: Shopify: The platform that simplifies selling online and in-person! Sign up for a $1-per-month trial period at Shopi
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Colombian Coffee and Investing in Businesses in Emerging Markets with Adam Jason
03/04/2023 Duration: 27minAdam Jason is a Partner of Legacy Group and a Board Member of the Green Coffee Company. Previously, he practiced law in the United States for eight years. He specializes in corporate finance, corporate governance, securities regulation and international business transactions. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. To build something lasting, you must put yourself around the best possible people and do your best while allowing others to do the same. 2. There are a lot of opportunities in foreign markets. 3. You can use the strength of the US dollar to invest in foreign markets or buy real estate. Learn more about Legacy Group and Green Coffee Company! - Legacy Group Website Sponsors: Thrivetime Show: Is this your year? Visit ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire to see how Clay Clark’s business coaching has helped thousands of entrepreneurs to dramatically increase profitability! HubSpot: HubSpot’s all-in-one CRM helps you automate tedious tasks, keep track of all your deals in one place, and make sure your whole team has access to the sa
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How to Overcome Your Fear of Sales Calls with Nina Cooke: From the 2020 archive
02/04/2023 Duration: 24minFrom 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. Nina Cooke helps entrepreneurs hit that sweet spot where they have fun getting big results. Nina hosts Entrepreneur’s Inner Game Podcast, and has been featured in Forbes and on BBC Radio. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Having the right mindset is essential because you are the master of your thinking. 2. Know your value and believe that you are providing a solution to a problem. 3. Do not go looking through your memories to create your present moment and your future. Do not attach meanings to memories so you can avoid having a restriction in taking big action for your business. Download the 5-Step Method that reveals your biggest obstacles to success, so you can break through your blocks and never have to worry about falling short of achieving your goals - The Millionaire Mind
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7 Deadly Sins of Coaching Websites with Jason Gracia: From the 2020 archive
01/04/2023 Duration: 33minFrom 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. Jason Gracia is the founder and CEO of Swyft Sites, the all-in-one, done-for-you platform for coaching websites that convert. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Do not look at your website as a pretty brochure online that will impress your neighbors and friends. What you actually want is a high-converting machine. 2. Up to 70% of clients sign on for 6 months to a year after first touch. The bucket of people who do not book on the first visit, that’s where you’re going to get most of your income. Follow up is key. 3. When you’re building a website, you’ve got to separate yourself. You can’t put your entire life story into the webpage because people will not read it. It’s like the curse of knowledge. Once we know so much, it’s hard to remember what it’s like to not know. All-in-One
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Inside Live TV Shopping – A Secret Source of Piles of Cash with Tom Wise: From the 2020 archive
31/03/2023 Duration: 25minFrom 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. Tom Wise is a 30-year veteran of Live TV shopping. He is a TV Host-Director of On-Air Talent, vendor at QVC USA/Germany and HSN, and he teaches how to make money in your sleep. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. TV Shopping became an industry in the ’80s. It is about a 9-Billion dollar business in the US. 2. Start by having a product that works. 3. It is always a good idea to get out of your comfort zone. Look for products that may not be in the HSN world yet. Use FIRE as your coupon code and get $50 off on your Kerry Kart purchase! - Kerry Kart Sponsor: HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!
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Defying the Odds with Joe Rivera
30/03/2023 Duration: 23minJoe Rivera went from Park Ave to park bench. He was making 7 figures a year and lost it all to substance abuse. Through achieving sobriety and building my 3 pillar system he has been able to not only build another multimillion dollar business but have also created wealth emotionally and spiritually as well. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Procrastination is the grave in which opportunity is buried. 2. Life throws curveballs every day especially in these changing times. So, keep on reminding yourself what your why is. 3. There are so many different vices out there that create that emptiness. And if you don't have some type of belief that there's something greater than yourself, and you're consistently counting on yourself to get yourself out of the hole, you're going to find the emptiness there. Join Joe’s 12-week coaching program - Reforge Academy Sponsors: HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof! Thrivetime Show: Is this your
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From Broke to Tech Founder and CEO with Chris Sheng
29/03/2023 Duration: 21minChris Sheng is a 3x founder and growth marketing expert. He has worked with 200+ venture backed Saas companies on go-to-market and growth. Additionally he is a resident growth advisor at Mucker Capital and works closely with other top VC firms and their portfolio companies. He is currently the CEO of LeadrPro, the first software marketplace directly connecting sellers with buyers of software. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Look at failure more as a learning exercise, and that perspective shift unlocks everything. You go at it long enough and you fail nine times, that tenth time, you're going to probably find the one thing that's going to work. 2. You could pretty much build anything with code. The matrix is real. There's creators and there's consumers and you can choose which side of the spectrum you want to be on the matrix. 3. All the founders, every single one of them goes into a room not thinking that they're the smartest person. Ego has to be stripped away. Their eagerness and willingness to learn from others to
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Innovating Innovation with Mike Stemple
28/03/2023 Duration: 18minMike Stemple has built 20+ startups, is an expert at ideation, innovation, and startup psychology, and advises corporate executives and innovation teams on how to “think and act more entrepreneurial.” Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. It has never been easier and more profitable to be an entrepreneur in all of history, even going into this economic environment we are. Great companies were created in scarcity. Scarcity breeds creativity. 2. The innovator psychology is focused on creation and making things, being curious and tracking down new ways of optimizing that machinery. 3. Fierceness is a powerful and heartfelt intensity. Great innovator have an emotional fierceness about them. They have this intensity when they talk about their ideas, this passion that just comes through in the presentation of their ideas, that's lacking in the corporate environment. Visit Mike's Website - Inspirer Sponsor: HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.