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Practical Business Skills & Tools Episodes

824: NEARbound marketing, connection CHEMISTRY, and the power of COMMUNITY w/ Paul Jones
April 15, 2024

824: NEARbound marketing, connection CHEMISTRY, and the power of COMM…

Discover the secret chemistry behind human connections as we sit down with 'connection chemist' Paul Jones. Transitioning from the untamed rivers to the entrepreneurial seas, Paul unveils how genuine bonds are the bedrock of ...

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822: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Topher Deutschman (build your tribe!)
April 13, 2024

822: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Topher Deutschman (build your tribe!)

Have you ever wondered how the most successful entrepreneurs build momentum and keep it? This episode, featuring the insightful Topher Deutschman, unpacks the secret ingredient behind entrepreneurial success: a robust and sup...

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817: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Maya Lila (make big decisions!)
April 6, 2024

817: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Maya Lila (make big decisions!)

In today's episode Maya Lila is going to walk us through a strategy that is ACTIONABLE and will help us move forward in our businesses by giving us the tools to MAKE. BIG. DECISIONS! To catch Maya's full episode on the Wantre...

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805: Networking… as a tool AND a business model w/ Bill Mueller
March 20, 2024

805: Networking… as a tool AND a business model w/ Bill Mueller

In this episode host Brian Lofrumento sits down with Bill Mueller, the CEO and co-founder of Start a Network. Together, they dive deep into the world of professional business networking, discussing the integration of social m...

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784: The SCARY side of AI and how to use it the RIGHT way w/ Ryan Strong
Feb. 19, 2024

784: The SCARY side of AI and how to use it the RIGHT way w/ Ryan Str…

In this episode of The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, host Brian Lofrumento delves into the cutting-edge world of AI with guest Ryan Strong, CEO of Product Pal and a product visionary and entrepreneur specializing in ...

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782: ACTION SATURDAY (have a dashboard!)
Feb. 17, 2024

782: ACTION SATURDAY (have a dashboard!)

In today's episode we'll talk about a simple yet powerful accountability tool: a dashboard! We'll talk about how you can create this in its most simple offline format as well as what to include on your dashboard.

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776: Revolutionizing healthcare and your own growth with mentorship (and how mentorship REALLY works!) w/ Eder Garavito
Feb. 9, 2024

776: Revolutionizing healthcare and your own growth with mentorship (…

In this episode, our host Brian Lofrumento sits down with Eder Garavito, co-founder of Scholarnetics360, to discuss the importance of mentorship in the healthcare industry. Eder shares his entrepreneurial journey and emphasiz...

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772: ACTION SATURDAY (the EASIEST way to IMMEDIATELY stand out!)
Feb. 3, 2024

772: ACTION SATURDAY (the EASIEST way to IMMEDIATELY stand out!)

In today's episode we'll talk about the easiest and quickest way to start standing out in your marketing, sales, and networking by using one of my favorite tools: Loom!

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767: ACTION SATURDAY (ask how you can help!)
Jan. 27, 2024

767: ACTION SATURDAY (ask how you can help!)

In today's episode we'll talk about a super simple habit to embed into your conversations to start seeing the law of reciprocity in action!

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761: Solving BIG problems in cybersecurity and building people-centric tools w/ Jackie French
Jan. 19, 2024

761: Solving BIG problems in cybersecurity and building people-centri…

In today’s episode host Brian Lofrumento is joined by Jackie French, the founder and CEO of SocialGrid. Jackie discusses her professional background, including her work in tech, international business, and the connections tha...

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737: ACTION SATURDAY (expand your thinking!)
Dec. 16, 2023

737: ACTION SATURDAY (expand your thinking!)

In today's episode we'll talk about a VERY simple and quick way to expand your thinking through the use of AI. You'll hear real life examples of how to leverage AI in this way and you'll be able to immediately start using it ...

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727: ACTION SATURDAY (be the GIFT this season!)
Dec. 2, 2023

727: ACTION SATURDAY (be the GIFT this season!)

In today's episode we'll talk about how to get in on the holiday action by offering your products or services as a solution to everyone's Christmas gift-giving mood!

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722: ACTION SATURDAY (go to an event! But here's how to take the pressure off...)
Nov. 25, 2023

722: ACTION SATURDAY (go to an event! But here's how to take the pres…

In today's Action Saturday episode we'll talk about the accelerated success that you can experience by going to an event... NOT to look for clients or "network," but to identify the areas where you've got more work to do!

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717: ACTION SATURDAY (talk to your competitors!)
Nov. 18, 2023

717: ACTION SATURDAY (talk to your competitors!)

In today's episode we'll talk about a simple and productive spin on traditional networking, and how networking with your direct competitors can give you strategic and tactical insights that are directly relevant to YOUR busin...

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714: The ONLY place we get to be vulnerable as CEOs (and the power of having a peer group to unlock deeper layers of growth) w/ Mark McFatridge
Nov. 13, 2023

714: The ONLY place we get to be vulnerable as CEOs (and the power of…

In this episode we’re joined by special guest Mark McFatridge, a seasoned CEO and business leader who has found immense value in the power of collaboration and growth. As an entrepreneur, Mark understands the unique challenge...

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713: STOP DATING! (time to commit...)
Nov. 12, 2023

713: STOP DATING! (time to commit...)

In today's episode we'll talk about the eases of operating within the mindset of dating, but also the perilous situation of limiting your chances of success by operating that way. Instead, we'll talk about how COMMITTING and ...

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712: ACTION SATURDAY (setup Google Analytics!)
Nov. 11, 2023

712: ACTION SATURDAY (setup Google Analytics!)

Google Analytics is one of THE most powerful (and free!) tools that EVERY business should utilize, and in today's episode we'll talk about not only setting it up, but how it can drive your informed decision making and actions...

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710: Networking and mastering your ZOOM LENS as essential skills to succeed in today’s marketplace w/ Jacob Kendall
Nov. 8, 2023

710: Networking and mastering your ZOOM LENS as essential skills to s…

Today on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast we have an episode you won't want to miss. Our guest is Jacob Kendall, founder of The Versatile Social Worker, a program that helps social workers pivot their careers by opti...

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707: ACTION SATURDAY (build your presets list!)
Nov. 4, 2023

707: ACTION SATURDAY (build your presets list!)

In today's episode we'll talk about the simplest way to start building consistency and momentum with the actions that actually and tangibly move your business forward.

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697: ACTION SATURDAY (talk to the people you serve!)
Oct. 21, 2023

697: ACTION SATURDAY (talk to the people you serve!)

In today's episode we'll go over a VERY simple action that you can take to better understand the audience that your business serves. Doing this one per week, fortnight, or monthly will help you more deeply understand your ide...

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672: ACTION SATURDAY (ask for reviews and testimonials!)
Sept. 16, 2023

672: ACTION SATURDAY (ask for reviews and testimonials!)

In today's episode we'll talk about how ANYONE – whether you're an entrepreneur OR a wantrepreneur – can and SHOULD be asking for testimonials and reviews from people that you've helped with things.

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657: ACTION SATURDAY (introduce yourself!)
Aug. 26, 2023

657: ACTION SATURDAY (introduce yourself!)

In today's episode I'll give you VERY simple examples of how powerful introducing yourself to competitors and fellow entrepreneurs can be when it comes to accelerating your success!

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652: ACTION SATURDAY (setup your email signature!)
Aug. 19, 2023

652: ACTION SATURDAY (setup your email signature!)

This is a VERY often overlooked piece of high-visibility real estate, so in today's episode we're talking about the importance of setting up your email signature AND some tools that can make your life easier (and your signatu...

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638: NOTHING IS WORKING!
July 30, 2023

638: NOTHING IS WORKING!

In today's episode we're going to be addressing that nagging feeling that ALL entrepreneurs experience from time to time when it feels like nothing is working.

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