Practical Business Skills & Tools Episodes

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!

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 that led her to found Social Grid. Together, they emphasize the importance of human-centered cybersecurity and tech tools, and the need to balance human-to-human and human-to-tech interactions in the industry. Jackie also delves into the changing cybersecurity landscape during ...

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 in your marketing, sales, offer development, long-term strategy, and so much more!

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!

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!

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 business.

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 challenges faced by CEOs and business owners and believes in the importance of sharing and growing together. He has founded Quade, a community for CEOs, business owners, and entrepreneurs, to provide support and collaboration in order to make positive changes in their lives, companie...

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 going all in not only increases your chances of failure, but also open up the possibility of success.

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 by leveraging the data.

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 optimizing their education and skills. Jacob's unique background as a former professor and global health expert gives him valuable insight into the world of social work and entrepreneurship. Join us as we delve into Jacob's journey, discussing the importance of networking, perso...

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.

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 ideal clients and customers, which in turn makes your marketing, messaging, offers, and everything else that much easier and better!

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.

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!

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 signature more professional!).

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.

On this episode of The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, host Brian Lofrumento sits down with Kristen Brun, an executive leadership coach with 15 years of experience in advertising tech and marketing. Kristen's unique approach combines business and leadership frameworks with principles from improv theater to help her clients accelerate their impact. They discuss the impact of improv on personal growth, team dynamics, and business trajectories, as well as the importance of self-grace, failur...

In this episode we're joined by the analytical and brilliant Duan Uys, CEO and founder of Qubix Data Solutions, to talk about the power of data in business decisions and emerging technologies. We'll delve into how data can be used to augment business decisions and the limitations of technology like AI. Our conversation today also touches on the importance of unbiased data and considering context in data analysis. Duan also shares insights on deploying no-code software programs, integrating AI to...

In today's episode I'll share with you the SINGLE most important question that I ask myself at the end of every week, month, quarter, and year to ensure that I move forward in the direction of my goals.

On this episode of The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast we welcome Mandy Maleta, founder of Assistant Solutions, to chat about the role of technology in entrepreneurship. Mandy shares her insights on using technology tools to create a white glove customer experience, the importance of scalable technology, and how to identify and fill gaps in your business. We'll discuss examples of popular software like HubSpot and ClickUp, and how to manage touchpoints with clients and leads using a CRM. ...

On this episode of The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, our host Brian Lofrumento is joined by negotiation expert Mark Mirra, founder of the company Aligned. Mark shares his decade of experience in negotiation training and consulting, and his mission to change the way the world negotiates. We cover a variety of topics, including the importance of negotiation in business, the different types of negotiations, and ways to practice and improve negotiation skills. Mark emphasizes the importance...

In today's episode we'll talk about the most valuable lesson I've ever learned as an entrepreneur, and how it happened on a night where I was at my most doubtful and critical.

Brian Carmody has led and grown, as owner and president, a small regional manufacturer to nationwide sales that include huge enterprises like the US Veterans Administration, United Health Group, Google, and Amazon. He has led the multimillion dollar company to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies three times tripling revenue and lowering the break-even point by a whopping 80%. He’s also authored five books about business growth, and his 300 articles have been featured on Investopedia....

Kole Riggs is the co-founder of Ad Labs Marketing. Kole has been in the performance marketing industry for 7+ years, helping e-commerce and digital product brands grow through paid advertising. With his proprietary systems and strategies, Kole and his team at Ad Labs Marketing have helped their clients generate $30M in revenue (and counting) since 2020. Through Ad Labs Marketing, Kole has enabled 80+ clients to scale their businesses and achieve their goals with data-driven paid advertising c...