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Rory Vaden is the New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs, cofounder of Brand Builders Group, an eight-figure entrepreneur, and a hall of fame speaker. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. A personal brand is the digitization of your reputation; not logos, fonts, or color palettes. 2. Focus beats dilution: one audience, one problem, one message, one monetization, one traffic source, one trust-building asset. 3. You can earn more with fewer followers by serving a smaller audience in a deeper way using 'fractal math'. Get Rory’s audiobook for free - Wealthy and Well Known Audiobook Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Gelt - Your year-round tax partner built for entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, and high net-worth individuals who want to keep more of what they earn. Get a personalized consultation and 10 percent off your first year when you mention Entrepreneurs on Fire. Visit JoinGelt.com/eof. Public -

Joe Dunikoski is the founder of Verso Jobs - a gamified, data driven hiring platform and service built to make hiring human. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Hiring based solely on resumes is broken. It's time to evaluate the whole person, not just a piece of paper. 2. Happiness at work directly impacts productivity, retention, and even your company’s financial performance. 3. Growth mindset, fast learning, and being personable are more valuable than most hard skills. Check out Joe’s website to hire or find mission-aligned, happy work - Verso Jobs 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. Policygenius - Secure your family’s future. Head to Policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could

Hannah Michelotti helps professionals ditch boring presentations and speak with personality, clarity, and persuasion - turning expert insights into engaging delivery that gets buy-in, builds credibility, and boosts careers. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The number 1 skill entrepreneurs need isn’t public speaking but telling real, specific, personal stories that connect. 2. Discipline only works if it works for you. True success comes from discernment, not from copying someone else’s habits. 3. Stories build trust, create rapport, and transport your audience. They’re 22 times more memorable than facts or stats. Check out Hannah’s website and download her free storytelling guide to help you identify and connect your personal stories to your professional messaging - Hannah Michelotti Website 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

From 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. John Worthington is the founder and CEO of Sircles App, the social recommendations app designed to take out Yelp. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You do not have to force yourself to wake up early if you are not a morning person. You can have great success getting up when you feel like your clock is ready. 2. By gamification, you create progression. 3. Having a good product, telling your story the right way, and solving a problem for your consumers will give you a good chance of raising funds to get you started. Caring is Sharing! Sircles provides a fun and intuitive way to find the entertainment and places your friends love - Sircles Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.co

From 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. Lauren and Dr. Geoffrey Trenkle founded Total Testing Solutions and Total Health, which provide equitable access to comprehensive testing for all, through the pandemic and beyond. Top3 Value Bombs 1. We have to be able to adapt. Every time we see a challenge, we look at it as an opportunity. 2. Virtual proctoring seems to be the easiest way to get people results without leaving their home. 3. We're expanding what we can offer for people - not just the type of health care, but the amount of help we can give to people. The longer medicines stay antiquated, the more we will stay in the past instead of moving into the future. Visit their e-commerce store and use the promo code FIRE for free shipping on all orders - TTS Total Testing Solutions Sponsors HighLevel - The ult

From 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. Aurelian Amacker is a French marketer who's been in the industry since 2010. In 2018 he launched systeme.io, an all-in-one marketing platform with 10,000 customers and 200,000 free users. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. If you try to integrate different tools, there is no way you will get a good user experience. 2. Entrepreneurship is not about theory. It’s about being pragmatic. It’s about reality. 3. Focus on more important things, like creating more offers, driving more traffic, and building your email list. Save 30 percent on your annual plan and get 6 FREE bonuses worth 3,682 dollars. The Easiest and Fastest Way to Grow Your Online Business - Systeme.io Startup Annual Plan Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agen

CEO of Fast Slow Motion and co-author of The Scalable Business Framework, John Burdett helps entrepreneurs scale sustainably—without burning out or missing what matters most in life, health, or relationships. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success isn’t about reaching the summit. It’s about the journey and staying true to what matters most. 2. Systems, automation, and visibility allow you to scale your business without sacrificing your life. 3. If your business can’t run without you, it’s not scalable, it’s a trap you’ve built for yourself. How to build a business you love while enjoying your life. Order John's book here - Scalable Business Framework 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 featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow and President Trump’s Son Eric Trump at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire. Poli

Nate Littlewood helps purpose-led ecomm founders turn chaos & confusion with their finances into clarity & confidence. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Most founders are terrified of finances because they fear judgment but avoiding them only prolongs the pain. 2. Your financials are your GPS. Without a plan, you're just driving aimlessly. 3. Time is more valuable than money. Track it, prioritize it, and stop doing 15 dollars an hour tasks if you want 200k dollars a year results. Check out Nate’s website for free downloadable tools, resources and other startup financial tools. Visit the Services page tailored for early-stage eCommerce founders - Future Ready CFO Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 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 accoun

Corinne Goble, CEO of the Association of Women’s Business Centers, leads national efforts to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs and strengthen the small business ecosystem through funding, advocacy, and support. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Don't wait until you're desperate for funding. Start planning while you're still stable. 2. Funders care less about your dreams and more about your preparation. Have your plan, projections, and financials ready. 3. Securing capital isn’t just about money; it’s about mindset, strategy, and building the right support system. Check out Corinne’s website for free tools, assessments, and support to take control of your business funding journey - Biz2Grow 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

Dustin Hillis is a global CEO, investor, and builder, scaling ventures to 100M plus dollars, leading international teams, and driving rapid growth at companies like SafeSpace Global, Southwestern Coaching, and Tough Stump Technologies. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don't build a business bigger than you by doing everything yourself. You scale by empowering others. 2. Legal and financial strategies aren't optional; they are vital to protect and grow your business. 3. Optimal capacity isn't just about productivity, it's about aligning your work with your life’s deeper purpose. Check out Dustin’s Website to learn more and to access bulk order bonuses - Dustin Hillis Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.com/host. Ziprecruiter - Use ZipRecruiter, and save time hiring. 4 out of 5 employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality c

From 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. David Walter is an author, speaker and sales trainer. His claim to fame came from a cold-calling hot streak, during which he set 15 appointments a day for six months straight. He later ran a prospecting call center, helping companies make millions. His book is a No. 1 best-seller on Amazon and he is a Contributor to Entrepreneur. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. 2. Cold callers are 3 feet from gold. If you can just move over 3 feet in time, you are going to hit that gold. 3. Cold calling is not dead, people simply have the wrong beliefs about it; you just have to change your approach. Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Airbnb - Your

From 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. Kevin Lancaster is an award-winning tech entrepreneur who scaled and exited the fastest growing cybersecurity company in the IT Channel. He recently launched ChannelProgram.com to centralize the $2 Trillion IT Channel. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Reinvention is key to success in your career. 2. Use opportunities to help eliminate chaos in rapidly evolving industries. 3. If you have an idea and passion for making a change, then believe in it and take action. Check out Channel Program website - Channel Program 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 and invest in recession-resilient businesses through f

From 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. Juliet Funt is the author of A Minute to Think and CEO of the Juliet Funt Group. She is an evangelist for freeing the potential of companies by unburdening them from busywork. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. In building fire, you can have great dry wood, crumply newspaper, but if you skip one critical ingredient, your fire will never ignite. That ingredient is space between combustibles. It’s the same for your work. 2. Busyness tricks people into thinking that they are productive when they are only active. That confusion between activity and productivity costs companies millions of dollars. 3. When you want to clock out at the end of the day, trap yourself in a promise. Say out loud that you’re done for the day. Saying it out loud creates verbal accountability. It’ll be harder

Travis Steffen is a serial multi-preneur with 8 exits so far. Growth mentor at most major SV accelerators. Doctoral candidate in business focused on quantum. Solving subscription churn at Revatto.com. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success is built through intense focus on one clear problem for one clear customer avatar. 2. Reducing churn is often ten times more cost-effective than acquiring new customers. 3. Talking directly to customers unlocks the most powerful insights for growth and retention. Visit Revatto for a demo and 1,000 dollars in commission-free recoveries - Revatto 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 featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, 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

George Haymaker is a former entrepreneur, recovering alcoholic and pain pill addict, now a neuroscience educator plus coach who helps entrepreneurs and other business professionals optimize brain performance and leadership capability using brain science - so they can operate at their highest level without mental overload, decision fatigue, or reactive leadership patterns. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Metacognition gives you power over your thoughts. It allows you to observe and influence your mental activity instead of being at its mercy. 2. Stress is not about the event, it’s about your brain’s interpretation. Reframing challenges as opportunities changes your brain chemistry and improves performance. 3. Transformation happens through repetition. Your brain will rewire itself based on the patterns you consistently practice, making positive change sustainable. Visit George’s website and schedule a free discovery call - George Haymaker Coaching and Consulting Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for e

Brett Fritz' entrepreneurial career catapulted after being laid off from a corporate role in 2018. He started out as a freelancer and has now built several multi-million-dollar companies across various industries. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Pricing is about confidence, not just math. Freelancers who understand their market can escape the time-for-money trap and charge based on value. 2. The freelance economy is massive and growing. Over 75 million Americans are freelancing, expected to rise to 90 million by 2028. Globally, 1.5 billion. 3. Freelancers aren’t just experts, they’re business owners. Success comes from tools, systems, and mindset, not just talent. Check out Brett’s website for a free access to pricing tools. Use code EOFIRE for a premium 20 percent off. - Price Pulse IQ Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.com/host. Publ

Chris Ducker is a bestselling Author. Keynote Speaker. Business Coach. He helps midlife expert entrepreneurs grow their income and impact - without the burnout. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success isn’t a sprint, it’s a strategy. Longevity in entrepreneurship comes from intentional design, not constant hustle. 2. Relationships are rocket fuel. Deep, genuine connections carry you farther than solo efforts ever will. 3. Hobbies aren’t a luxury, they’re a business edge. Creative downtime can boost your performance by up to 30 percent. Check out Chris’ website and pre-order his new book. Pre-order before Sept 2 and get 600 plus dollars in bonuses - Long Haul Leader 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. Airbnb - Y

From 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. John Day quit his job and sold everything to launch AV HERO in March 2020. AV HERO is now the largest network of audio visual experts in the United States. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Don’t let fear stop you. Every day you show up, do the scariest thing first. Once you do that, fear will have much less power in your life. 2. Everybody is rethinking their lives, creating issues in the workplace. People realize that their value is more than what they were being compensated for. 3. AV Hero is taking advantage of the freelance gig economy, providing people options around their schedule and compensation. It’s going to be the obvious choice for people who may have issues with audio-visual technology. Connect with John via email! The first 10 people to send an email will get a com

From 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. Ray Blakney is a serial entrepreneur who has bootstrapped multiple 6 and 7-figure businesses ranging from online language schools and SaaS products to chocolate factories in Asia. All from home in his superman pajamas. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Having your own podcast is a lot of work. it’s not just about getting a good microphone. You have to find great guests, prep for interviews, edit, share on social media, promote to your listeners, etc. 2. Keep it short, but give enough so they want to find out more about you, and give them a way to do so. 3. Podcasts are great for SEO. Most podcasters have websites and show notes. In the show notes, they link back to your website. The smartest way to get booked on 1000's of podcasts. Visit to download free media kits, email templat

From 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. Daraine Delevante got into credit repair because he saw that there was a need for consumer education and for consumers to understand the power of credit. Credit has transformed his life; he moved from a 604 credit score to an 805 credit score in 6 months. He understood the power of credit. Since learning credit, he's been able to change many lives, significantly reducing high interest rates through refinancing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. It’s easy once you have the right information. It’s all about the things you don’t know that you don’t know. When you do know these things you’ll be able to play the game of credit like chess. 2. Mentorship is the shortcut to success. 3. Credit is the most beautiful thing ever created. Whoever came up with the concept was a brilliant perso