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Practical Business Skills & Tools Episodes

Aug. 26, 2025

1220: The entrepreneur delivering a cybersecurity engineer in a box s…

Cybersecurity isn’t just for big businesses anymore—it’s something every entrepreneur, household, and solopreneur needs to think about. In this eye-opening episode, Erik Barnett, founder of HomeSirens, breaks down why we’re a...

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Aug. 20, 2025

1214: These AI agents will FIND YOUR NEXT CLIENT exactly when they're…

What if AI could find your next customer before you even know they exist? That’s exactly what Anish Chopra is doing with Intently—an AI-powered platform that deploys personalized agents to crawl Reddit, LinkedIn, Facebook gro...

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Aug. 15, 2025

1209: The AI Tool That Turns 40-Hour Proposals into 2-Day Wins w/ She…

Tired of spending endless hours on proposals that go nowhere? In this episode, multi-time entrepreneur Shelley Simkins shares how a ruined Christmas vacation spent grinding on an RFP was the breaking point that launched her A...

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Aug. 14, 2025

1208: Why your tech stack starts with the PEOPLE behind your business…

In this episode, Jack Murphy, founder of Motion 3 Technology, shares his unorthodox path from the nonprofit camping industry to building a tech consulting business that puts humans first. Jack dives deep into why most tech so...

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Aug. 5, 2025

1199: How CONVERSATIONAL UIs are the future – AND the present! w/ Yog…

In this episode, we dive into the mind of Yogesh Nagarkar, the brilliant founder behind UNpkl—a next-gen network device that gives everyday users complete control over their WiFi in real time. With over two decades of experie...

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Aug. 2, 2025

1196: How REAL-TIME AI is changing the job market (and the world!)...…

In this episode, Congxing Cai, founder of Synco AI and former engineering leader at Snap and Google, breaks down how real-time AI is transforming job interviews—and what this means for the future of work. From prepping behavi...

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July 31, 2025

1194: AI cold calling agents!? Personalized outreach!? Here's how to …

Mike Ali, founder of OnPath Marketing, shares how he’s revolutionizing the cold outreach game with AI-powered voice agents and personalized email systems. Starting with zero capital and a background in finance, Mike bootstrap...

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July 23, 2025

1186: Leveraging PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT lessons to ease cognitive loads…

In this episode, Claire Knutson, founder of Bold Minds and creator of Traverzer, shares how they're transforming the way software engineers work by simplifying complex processes and reducing cognitive load. With over 20 years in software development, Claire’s entrepreneurial journey is driven by a …

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July 18, 2025

1181: How to build CONVICTION for your ideas (AND make them better wi…

Ever feel like you have a million-dollar idea but don't know the next step? Chad Vavra, a designer and developer with over 20 years of experience working with giants like Pixar, Google, and Meta, joins us to solve that exact problem. He breaks down how he’s democratizing the high-level strategies t…

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July 9, 2025

1172: Unlocking the POTENTIAL in every conflict w/ Katie Kolon

In this episode of the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, host Brian Lofrumento sits down with Katie Kolon, a certified mediator and conflict resolution expert, to discuss how entrepreneurs can navigate conflict in busine...

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July 8, 2025

1171: CONSENSUS-BASED AI models that can tackle cybersecurity, phishi…

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity and AI with David Beltran, a 30-year tech veteran and the founder of CypherShield . David shares how his insatiable curiosity led him from dismantling toys as a ki...

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July 5, 2025

1168: Building out CUSTOM SOFTWARE solutions & managing client relati…

In this episode, we dive deep into the mind of James McNamara, founder of 8 Penny Labs, who brings a refreshingly practical approach to digital transformation. James shares how he helps mid-sized businesses modernize their sy...

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June 30, 2025

1163: ALL the secrets of a tech stack (and tech STRATEGY!) that can h…

EPISODE STACK : https://stackl.ist/4nsZBFr In this episode, we’re diving into the mind of a three-time CIO and CTO who’s taken his decades of experience leading top 100 firms and brought it straight to small business owners l...

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June 28, 2025

1161: BE LAZIER! Time to think in WORKFLOWS rather than TASKS w/ Aart…

If you're still trying to do everything in your business manually, this episode is for you. Aarti Anand is the founder of Kodenyx AI, where she helps B2B CEOs and founders automate the most time-wasting parts of their business using intelligent AI agents. From lead nurturing to client onboarding, h…

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June 25, 2025

1158: The NON-TECHIE way to leverage AI for automation, efficiency, &…

In this episode, Brian sits down with Tom Sprinkle, a longtime technologist and entrepreneur who's been at the forefront of emerging tech since the early days of the internet. Tom shares how he's helping everyday businesses tap into the real power of AI—not just for content creation, but for operat…

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June 23, 2025

1156: MOST BUSINESSES FAIL! But here's how the data reveals we can ma…

EPISODE STACK : https://stackl.ist/4kedNPu Chris Johnson is on a mission to make data-driven decision-making easy, affordable, and accessible for small businesses. As the founder of PeerView AI, Chris is transforming what was...

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June 19, 2025

1152: Getting out of SURVIVAL MODE + leveraging tech, data, and AI w/…

EPISODE STACK: https://stackl.ist/44pTw4S In this episode, Graeme Crawford shares how he transitioned from a successful corporate career working with Fortune 100 companies like IBM and Capital One to building data-driven busi...

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June 16, 2025

1149: This is NOT your average AI episode! This is about AI INTEGRATI…

EPISODE STACK: https://stackl.ist/4nbMvvN In this episode, Justin Coats shares his remarkable journey from the Marine Corps to becoming a leader in AI integration and personal development. Justin's expertise spans across comp...

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June 13, 2025

1146: NEUROSCIENCE & leadership skills to unlock the extraordinary in…

EPISODE STACK : https://stackl.ist/43GZjmm In this episode, Joanne Merrick shares how she’s reshaping leadership development by combining neuroscience with practical management strategies. Joanne, founder of The Leadership Re...

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June 12, 2025

1145: How many AI agents can you put to work for your business? w/ Ma…

EPISODE STACK : https://stackl.ist/3HH7re7 In this episode, Mark Brennan shares his incredible journey from working at Salesforce to founding Kynoch Labs, where he's pioneering the use of autonomous AI agents for business gro...

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June 9, 2025

1142: Navigating and leading the way with AI guardrails at the enterp…

EPISODE STACK : https://stackl.ist/4jQZ7WA In this episode, Brian interviews Shaun Ayrton, the CEO and founder of Galini, a Y Combinator and General Catalyst-backed startup helping enterprises deploy AI responsibly. Shaun sha...

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June 6, 2025

1139: AI that automates SALES, OUTREACH, and CUSTOMER SERVICE w/ Robe…

EPISODE STACK : https://stackl.ist/3HynY3V In this episode, Brian sits down with Robert Chen, a retired Army veteran turned tech entrepreneur, who’s changing the game in B2B sales automation. After pivoting from an events and...

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June 5, 2025

1138: Automating online reselling and e-commerce with AI and your pho…

EPISODE STACK : https://stackl.ist/4jGZ0gc In this episode, Brian sits down with Graham Wood, founder of Shopik, a game-changing platform that automates product listings for resellers using AI and machine learning. After bein...

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June 2, 2025

1135: AI can do WAY more things than you think for your business (inc…

EPISODE STACK : https://stackl.ist/4jvOisz In this episode, Brian sits down with Coltrane Kubo, co-founder of Aidgentic, an AI automation agency helping solopreneurs and small businesses streamline workflows and maximize effi...

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