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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Growing a Business with Community with Michael Chernow
22/07/2025 Duration: 22minMichael Chernow, Founder and CEO of Kreatures Of Habit is a Cereal Entrepreneur and wellness expert. Chernow launched his first business in 2010 and has been building business for the last 15 years. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Balance is Possible - Even as a driven entrepreneur, you can craft a work-life balance that brings joy and success. 2. Community Wins: Scaling the unscalable - like calling customers and replying to emails - builds real loyalty and lasting growth. 3. The 3 Cs - Commitment, Confidence, and Courage are the keys to thriving in life and business. Check out Michael’s website. Join the ownership journey and invest - Kreatures of Habit Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Shopify - If you want to see less carts being abandoned, it's time for you to head over to Shopify. Sign up for your 1 dollar per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/onfire. Wix - Ready to create your own website? Go
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5X Growth: From 60 Employees to 350+ Employees with Clay Clark and Special Guest Kevin Thomas of www.MultiCleanOK.com
21/07/2025 Duration: 32minClay is the former U.S. SBA Entrepreneur of the Year, founder of 6 multi-million dollar companies, Forbes Contributor, author of 13 books & host of 6-times iTunes chart topping podcast. Special Guest Kevin Thomas Founder of www.MultiCleanOK.com. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don’t need a massive team to start - just a proven system. 2. V.I.S.M.D. is the marketing formula for explosive growth. Video testimonials, Images, SEO content. More reviews, and a Dream 100 list can transform your lead generation. 3. Success requires relentless consistency. With weekly coaching, documented systems, and leadership commitment, Multi Clean created predictable results and customer wow moments. Visit the website for your free assessment and to register for upcoming events. Schedule your free 13-point assessment and get info on upcoming business workshops - Thrive Time Show Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. OddsJam - Ready
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Expense Management Flipping Sucks, But Fintech Is Revolutionizing The Game with Nate Meadows: An EOFire Classic from 2022
20/07/2025 Duration: 21minFrom 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. Nate Meadows is the Head of Marketing for ClearSpend. He carefully crafts marketing campaigns, voice, and reputation with the ease of folding a burrito. Prior to Nate’s career in marketing, he was in Weapon Systems Intelligence for the United States Air Force. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. If you have the right DNA, are passionate, and are driven, then you can be successful. 2. One of the biggest challenges a small business has is Cash Flow. 3. We have to find ways to automate the trivial things to make our lives easier. Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Wix - Ready to create your own website? Go to Wix.com to start building your website today. Public - Build a multi-ass
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How to Generate a Passive Income Through Real Estate Tokenization Through RealT with Remy Jacobson: An EOFire Classic from 2022
19/07/2025 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. Remy Jacobson has been the Chief Executive Officer of J Cube Development since 2012. In 2011, Remy transitioned into crypto, where he quickly developed a passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. He began his career in blockchain as a miner, building his first mining operation called Liquid Bits. This operation quickly evolved into a more substantial company called CoinWare, which became one of the first commercial mega mines in 2013. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. It is all about working - but not just working, rather smart working. 2. RealT is DeFi - they are decentralized. All investors are masters of their own decision. 3. Invest early. Ownership Reinvented. Fractional and Frictionless Real Estate Investing - RealT Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one
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How Entrepreneurs Can Build Their Own App without Knowing How to Write a Single Line of Code with Emil Egeland: An EOFire Classic from 2022
18/07/2025 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. Emil Egeland is the founder of the software company Yellow Jersey. Prior to Yellow Jersey, Emil founded two companies that went from 0 to over 1M dollars in a year each. He then helped another business go from 1.1M dollars to 6M dollars in two years. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. If you’re looking for software, then there’s somebody out there who’s got what you need. 2. Your software has to do what it has to do, and it has to do it relatively fast. 3. You can buy source code for different portions of your software. 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 c
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Scaling with Soul: Conscious Entrepreneurship & Venture Growth with Amish Shah
17/07/2025 Duration: 20minAmish Shah is an entrepreneur, investor, and visionary bridging ancient wisdom with modern innovation. He specializes in media, wellness, and technology, empowering businesses through strategic growth, conscious leadership, and venture investments. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Entrepreneurs are dynamic and can thrive by building multiple synergistic ventures. 2. Scaling a business without passion leads to burnout; aligning with purpose fuels sustainable success. 3. Mastering patience without emotional turmoil is crucial for long-term entrepreneurial growth. Connect with Amish Shah and learn about his projects on his website - Amish Shah Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. OddsJam - Ready to launch your own sports betting platform? OddsJam’s real-time API is trusted by companies big and small. Visit OddsJam.com/odds-api to learn more and talk with their team today. Mention promo FIRENATION to receive an excl
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Curating Community for Business and Personal Success with Darren Darnborough
16/07/2025 Duration: 25minDarren Darnborough is a British-born Actor working in Hollywood. His TV & Film work includes hit US shows MacGyver, Magnum PI, 2 Broke Girls & True Blood. He is also the Co-Founder and CEO of WeAudition.com - the global video-chat community for auditions, rehearsals, self tapes & advice. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Curating a community is an art - curate it like an art gallery or box of chocolates to create maximum value and connection. 2. Running a business alongside your passion career works best when both serve and strengthen each other. 3. Stay in the game - persistence, even when tempted to quit, often leads to the biggest breakthroughs. Join the community of actors and learn more about WeAudition - WeAudition Instagram 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
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Scale Effectively, Build Internal Leaders with Hana Ngo
15/07/2025 Duration: 19minHana Ngo is an experienced Executive & High-Performance Team Coach, supporting 300+ global companies and 100+ teams to elevate leadership, boost performance, reduce turnover, and cultivate thriving, resilient, agile teams & leaders. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Delegate outcomes, not just tasks - true leadership growth happens through thinking transfers. 2. Burnout and turnover are often symptoms of unclear roles and lack of leadership development. 3. Audit your calendar - what you don’t delegate is what holds you and your team back. Connect with Hana and book a discovery appointment - Growth Future Leaders Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. OddsJam - Ready to launch your own sports betting platform? OddsJam’s real-time API is trusted by companies big and small. Visit OddsJam.com/odds-api to learn more and talk with their team today. Mention promo FIRENATION to receive an exclusive discount. Shopify - If y
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Fail to Win with Colin Campbell
14/07/2025 Duration: 25minColin Campbell is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded over a dozen multi-million dollar companies. Number 1 Best Selling Award winning Author, speaker, and founder of Startup Club, helping entrepreneurs globally through his book - Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You can fail 8 out of 10 times and still succeed if you cut losers quickly and scale winners boldly. 2. Success isn't just about starting, it's about knowing how to scale, exit, and repeat without imploding. 3. Serial entrepreneurs double their chances of success, not from talent, but from accumulated knowledge. Grab Colin’s award-winning book - Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat 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. Wix - Ready t
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Why the Creator Economy Needs a Creator-Focused Event with Joe Pulizzi: An EOFire Classic from 2022
13/07/2025 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. Joe Pulizzi is founder of multiple startups, including content creator education site, The Tilt (TILT coin on Rally.io) and is the bestselling author of seven books including Content Inc. and Epic Content Marketing, which was named a “Must-Read Business Book” by Fortune Magazine. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You need to teach yourself how to be successful. 2. As a content creator, when you just focus on the platforms you give away all your control, and you are not learning how to build the business as a real entrepreneur. 3. You have to figure out your content tilt, pick a platform, be patient, and move forward. Turning Content Creators into Content - The Tilt Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies.
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Why Every Brand Needs To Be A Content Machine in 2022 with Eric Dyck: An EOFire Classic from 2022
12/07/2025 Duration: 25minFrom 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. Eric Dyck is co-founder of DTC Newsletter and Podcast, where he connects his subscribers to the exact performance marketing tactics that fuel profitable sales for the world’s fastest growing brands and agencies. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You shouldn't be afraid of hiring entrepreneurial people. 2. Growing brands need to have a holistic mindset to build their content. 3. You are now involved in the brand process of the democratization of commerce. You can create meaningful businesses, and it is an exciting place to be. 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 f
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Why the World Needs You to Make a Lot More Money with Derrick Kinney: An EOFire Classic from 2022
11/07/2025 Duration: 28minFrom 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. Derrick Kinney believes if you’re not making the money you deserve, and you’re not making the impact on the world you’ve always wanted, there’s a better way for you to make money today. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Where you are right now is where you can become successful right now. 2. In business, whenever you can tie in the generosity purpose, do it. You can make more money and customers will want to do more business with you because they’re part of something bigger. 3. Your generosity purpose is going to be the X-factor that causes people to engage with you and your business more, develop a stickier relationship, buy more from you, and refer other people to you. Good Money Revolution: How to Make More Money to Do More - Good Money Revolution Book Sponsors HighLevel - Th
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Sports Betting: From $0 to $160 Million Exit with Alex Monahan
10/07/2025 Duration: 24minAlex Monahan graduated from Stanford University and founded OddsJam, the Bloomberg Terminal of sports betting. OddsJam was self-funded & acquired by Gambling.com, ticker GDC, for 160 Million Dollars in December. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Follow your obsession and turn your passion into a thriving company by immersing in the industry and identifying key inefficiencies. 2. Bootstrap for control, stay focused, and make decisions that served the product and its users. 3. Content builds community. Creating YouTube videos about sports betting strategy grew an organic audience and fueled business growth. Check out the website to learn more - OddsJam 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 Franc
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The Happiness Experiment with Carl Barney
09/07/2025 Duration: 23minCarl Barney is an educational entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author of The Happiness Experiment, committed to promoting rational, life-serving ideas. His leadership and business strategies are influenced by Aristotle and Ayn Rand's Objectivism, which Carl regards as the philosophy for success and happiness. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Happiness is not a gift - it’s a pursuit. You must define, plan, and chase happiness with the same intention you apply to building a business. 2. Gratitude is born from generosity. When you give meaningfully - whether time, love, or wealth - you generate genuine gratitude and deeper human connection. 3. Create your heaven. Design a happiness vision rooted in your values, dreams, and purpose - and work toward living it every day. Forget everything you thought you knew about happiness -The Happiness Experiment Book introduces a revolutionary method for creating lasting happiness for yourself and others - The Happiness Experiment Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one pla
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Functional Medicine for Gut, Mood, Skin, and Hormone Issues with Evan Brand
08/07/2025 Duration: 22minEvan Brand is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and an Online Functional Medicine Practitioner. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Mold toxicity and nutrient deficiencies can silently sabotage energy, sleep, mood, and even business success. 2. Functional lab testing reveals hidden roadblocks to healing - test, don’t guess. 3. Most of the best health strategies are low-cost or free - clean air, clean food, quality sleep, and sunshine. Check out Evan’s website and listen to The Evan Brand Show. Work with Evan one-on-one or in group coaching - Evan’s Website Sponsors 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. Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.com/host.
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Entrepreneurship with Impact: David Gandini’s Path to SOBRsafe
07/07/2025 Duration: 20minDavid Gandini is a serial entrepreneur who’s led multiple companies to successful exits and now drives innovation as CEO of SOBRsafe, pioneering alcohol detection tech with real-world impact and recognition. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Trust your vision and block out the noise - perseverance is critical when pioneering something truly new. 2. Pivoting isn’t failure - it’s a strategic move that can unlock momentum when paired with customer feedback. 3. Purpose-driven entrepreneurship can create both business success and profound social impact. Discover next-generation alcohol detection technology. Learn more and connect with David’s mission - SobrSafe Website Sponsors 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 - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.com/host.
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How Being Brave is our Access to Being Free with Melanie Curtis: An EOFire Classic from 2022
06/07/2025 Duration: 32minFrom 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. Melanie Curtis is a coach, speaker, author and professional skydiver with over 11,000 jumps and 26 years in the sport. Melanie is a passionate entrepreneur and voice in personal development. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Be brave. Break down. Crack up. Be free. 2. Do your best to interrupt your auto-pilot. We tend to not think about intentionally reflecting on what values, ideas, or fears are driving our choices and actions. 3. Preparation is awesome, but it’s not great when preparation seems like perfectionism, and then ends up keeping us from ever launching whatever it is. Sign up and get 100 dollars off on a sample session with Melanie - Gift for Fire Nation Sponsors ThriveTime Show - Attend the world’s highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clar
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Spies, Start-ups, and Security: The Incredible Entrepreneurial Journey of Matt Holland: An EOFire Classic from 2022
05/07/2025 Duration: 20minFrom 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. Matt Holland is a world leading cyber security authority. As founder, CEO and CTO of Field Effect, his mission is to democratize cyber security for the entire planet. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Working efficiently is great, but if you want to be successful, then hard work is an absolutely necessary component. 2. Caring about your people as your top priority - next to your customer - has to be your continuous mindset. 3. Take cyber security seriously, embrace it - it is not as scary as people think. One solution. Seamless security. Total clarity - Field Effect Sponsors 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 do
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Stories That Sell: How to Create the Stories People Actually Buy Into with Greg Logan
04/07/2025 Duration: 25minGreg Logan is a world expert on brand storytelling. An award-winning writer in advertising, film and TV, he helps the biggest brands on the planet emotionally connect with their audience. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The most powerful tool to grow your business isn’t a new product, it’s a better story. 2. Your brand is not the hero, your customer is. Your role is to be their guide. 3. The formula that drives Hollywood hits can drive brand success when adapted for business storytelling. Take the free storytelling assessment at Greg’s website - Story Telling Quiz Sponsors 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. Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.com/host.
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Slowing Down with Entrepreneur Stephanie O'Dea
03/07/2025 Duration: 20minStephanie O'Dea is a New York Times best-selling author, host of the Slow Living podcast, and teaches all things Slow Living. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Slow living starts with mindset - simply look only within to discover what truly matters to you. 2. Mindset plus Action plus Consistency is the key to purposeful success, no matter your pace. 3. True work-life balance is possible when you prioritize values, not trends or hustle. Visit Stephanie’s website. Live slowly. Live purposefully - Stephanie's Website Sponsors 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. Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.com/host. 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, i