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Episodes

March 11, 2023

NEW: We're expanding with Action Saturdays!

You've all asked for it... and now we're delivering! The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast is about to get a whole lot better – 33% better in fact! – with the addition of an all new Action Saturdays episode each week! This segment is going to be very special with insights, strategies, and actionable tips from real life entrepreneurs inside our global ecosystem of awesome entrepreneurs! Now you get to enjoy brand new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, AND Saturday here on the Wantrepre...
March 10, 2023

543: Better understanding YOU so you can succeed and flourish w/ Joey Schewee

Joey Schewee provides management consulting for businesses through knowledge and application of the Enneagram - a personality typing system that is uniquely based on motivation (rather than behavior). Enneagram understanding drastically improves communication in any business environment which, in turn, directly impacts employee satisfaction and overall success. As an Enneagram ‘8’ who has utilized this impactful tool for more than 25 years, Joey’s application of understanding the unique motiv...
March 8, 2023

542: The strategy you DON'T want, but NEED!

In today's episode we'll talk about the most boring strategy that EVERY successful entrepreneur is utilizing, and why NOT taking advantage of this keeps beginner entrepreneurs (and wantrepreneurs!) switching from idea to idea and struggling each and every time.
March 6, 2023

541: THE question to ask yourself EVERY week!

In today's episode we'll talk about an important question to ask yourself to kickstart each and every week so that you prioritize the right things, get more done, and move in the RIGHT direction FASTER! This question is inspired by one of Tim Ferriss's "17 Questions That Changed My Life."
March 3, 2023

540: Using marketing to CONNECT with your customers w/ Leanna DeBellevue

Leanna DeBellevue is an international speaker, global marketing agency owner, social media strategist, and co-author of the Amazon international bestseller "Light At The End Of The Funnel," a practical guide for business owners who are ready to step into success. She has helped clients from over 19 countries generate millions of dollars in sales using social media to connect and engage with their target markets. The companies she has worked with range from global conglomerates to real estate ...
March 1, 2023

539: The difference between STRATEGY and TACTICS

In chess there's an old saying that "tactics are knowing what to do when there's something to do and strategy is knowing what to do when there's nothing to do," and in today's episode we'll talk about the importance of understanding this when it comes to growing YOUR business and how to marry the two for more consistent – and intentional! – growth.
Feb. 28, 2023

538: Does your work suck? (It does, and here's the fix!)

In today's episode we'll talk about a HEALTHY mindset to conquer self-doubt and the ugly cycle of doing work, questioning that work, re-doing that work, ad infinitum.
Feb. 24, 2023

537: EASY growth by filling a gap in the world of programming coaching w/ Shiva Oswal

Shiva Oswal, is a Computer Science major at Carnegie Mellon University, originally from the Silicon Valley area. From an early age, he was fascinated with computer programs, the power of algorithms, and the immense influence wielded by the "big tech" companies like Apple and Google. In 2017, when he was 13, he appeared on the gameshow "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," where he won $250,000. On the show, he told the host Chris Harrison that he knew one day he would be a computer scientist. W...
Feb. 22, 2023

536: THIS strategy got me to six-figures in my first year!

In today's episode I'm going to share with you the REAL LIFE strategy I used to grow my SEO and marketing agency to six-figures in revenue in just my first year in my early 20s... even though I had no idea what I was doing and no sales experience or training!
Feb. 20, 2023

535: What's the worst that could happen? (Advice from the verge of quitting)

In today's episode we'll talk about a simple mindset shift and perspective to leverage any time you're at a crossroads when it comes to big decisions, risks to take, and going after your dreams! I'll share you with some personal stories about some of the best advice I received at a time where I was close to quitting on my dreams.
Feb. 17, 2023

534: Building a successful BUSINESS that's aligned with your LIFE w/ Sage Stewart

Sage Stewart is a holistic brand coach and storyteller turned talk show host. After almost 15 years in human resources and diversity education, she decided to enter entrepreneurship as a coach for new business owners. Her coaching model centers around self-care, spirituality, and storytelling. She believes everyone has a story. One so powerful that it can connect each of us. When she is not speaking, she spends her time volunteering with Dress For Success and playing with an all harp ensemble. C...
Feb. 15, 2023

533: The MOST important strategy to STAND OUT and have MORE successful clients!

In today's episode we're going to focus on a strategy that will set your customers and clients up for success, make them happier, earn MORE business and referrals, and ultimately make you stand out in your marketplace!
Feb. 13, 2023

532: How to WIN even when you have an off day (or two...)

In today's episode we're going to be talking about a simple yet powerful mindset hack to make sure that you win the WEEK, the MONTH, and this YEAR!
Feb. 10, 2023

531: SYSTEMS to fuel – and ACCELERATE! – your growth w/ Brie Chrisman

Brie Chrisman is the owner and CEO of BC Creative, a systems strategy and business operations agency that provides implementation and consulting support to business owners helping them reduce costs, save time, and step into their CEO role with ease. BC Creative supports business owners who are stuck, usually in a period of rapid growth but have hit a proverbial wall that is hindering their growth. They provide daily back end support, growth strategy consulting, and everything in between includin...
Feb. 8, 2023

530: The ONLY proof of concept that matters (this will save you time and make you money!)

In today's episode we're going to talk about how to know if your idea for a product or service is worth creating / launching, and how to start making money with it before you've even created it!
Feb. 6, 2023

529: STOP solving problems that DON'T exist!

In today's episode we'll talk about creating – and solving – problems that don't exist, WHY we do it, and how to become aware of that so we can STOP creating problems and START taking action. This episode includes an excerpt from the book "The Mountain is You" by Brianna Wiest.
Feb. 3, 2023

528: Making the most of your passions and skills... from ACTOR to ENTREPRENEUR w/ Johnny La

Johnny La is an actor in Los Angeles who has also ventured into the world of entrepreneurship with digital marketing and real estate. He has made appearances on TV shows such as General Hospital, Young & Hungry, Murder Book, and also in commercials for Kaiser Permanente, AT&T, and Sky High Sports. After realizing that acting alone is difficult to build financial freedom, he decided to take skills that he has known his entire life and built it into a business. Visit Johnny's website at JohnnyL...
Feb. 1, 2023

527: The RIGHT types of feedback questions to ask

In today's episode we'll talk about the very simple yet extremely powerful questions you can – and MUST! – ask your customers and clients to get better feedback, more testimonials, and a deeper understanding of how to speak to and attract more of your ideal customers and clients.
Jan. 30, 2023

526: You EITHER win OR you...

In today's episode we're going to talk about one of my favorite concepts from the world of chess: you either WIN or you LEARN!
Jan. 27, 2023

525: Making marketing FUN ...and EFFECTIVE! w/ Stephen Custer

Stephen Custer is the owner of Dry Humor Marketing and an award-winning puppeteer. With experience in the corporate world, nonprofits, and government, he brings a wide-range of experience and creative ideas to the world of marketing consulting. He loves to help businesses and nonprofit organizations figure out why they do what they do. Then he uses video and photography to help them tell their stories. He usually adds a dash of humor to those stories and he seems to think he's hilarious, though ...
Jan. 25, 2023

524: How to find clients that are ALREADY looking for you!

In today's episode we're talking about job and project posting boards that allow you to get in contact with people who are ALREADY looking to pay someone with your skills and services. Upwork.com and Thumbtack.com are two examples of these directory websites where you can go find clients TODAY!
Jan. 23, 2023

523: How to avoid BURN OUT! (This is an important shift!)

Most entrepreneurs at one point or another feel like they're GIVING more than they're GETTING from their business. In today's episode we'll talk about the importance of not only recognizing that, but how to use that recognition to work on the RIGHT things in your business!
Jan. 20, 2023

522: Using MENTORSHIP to get ahead FASTER w/ Jodi Petersen

Jodi Petersen is the CEO of MentorStrat. MentorStrat provides full-service consulting to organizations that want to build, scale, or reimagine a mentorship program. Their online learning platform, MentorStrat Academy gives mentors, mentees and mentoring program managers the training, tools, and resources they need to be successful. Leading the mentoring consultant team, Jodi has over 20 years of corporate experience and 5 years running mentoring programs. Prior to starting MentorStrat, she le...
Jan. 18, 2023

521: Get more things over the finish line with this simple strategy!

In today's episode we'll talk about my favorite strategy to get more done to grow your business FASTER!
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