Entrepreneur Weekly

Our first guest is an entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author who has a straightforward strategy to succeed in business – Don’t suck! As a corporate keynote speaker, Peter Shankman of Shankminds Business Masterminds travels the world teaching how to thrive in a consumer-driven economy. Peter shares his top five rules to create a better customer experience. Then, how do you pass on the entrepreneurial spirit to the next generation? Michelle Staubach Grimes is helping kids learn the values of honesty, hard work, and stick-to-it-ness in her new book, “Pidge Takes the Stage”. We find out how growing up as the daughter of NFL Hall of Famer, Roger Staubach, has shaped Michelle’s writing career. We close the show with none other than Mario Lopez of “Extra TV” who will be hosting the 2018 City Summit: Wealth Mastery & Mindset Edition on July 10th and 11th in Los Angeles. Founded by social entrepreneur, Ryan Long, the goal of this prestigious event is to provide entrepreneurs with networking opportunities, education, and a healthy dose of inspiration. Mario gives us a preview of this exciting event and shares what it’s like to be a celebrity entrepreneur in Hollywood. (For any Mario Lopez business related inquiries, contact Esterman.com). 

[00:00:00] Learn How to 'Not Suck' at Business [00:06:03] Don't Chase Likes, Do Likable Things [00:11:30] Peter Shankman and the Gift of ADHD [00:18:21] Learning Values through Children's Literature [00:26:04] Preparation for Spectacular Results [00:33:22] Mario Lopez to Host City Summit by Ryan Long

Keith Krach, Chairman and Former CEO of DocuSign, believes in order to cultivate a high-performing squad, you must connect individuals with widely varying experience, temperament, and convictions. To unite your crew, you’ll need to unleash your leadership superpowers: humor, vulnerability, and vision. Following these principles, Keith teaches a crash course in ‘transformational leadership’ to help you rocket from startup to category king. Then, are you struggling to reach your customers through mass e-mail campaigns? You’re not alone. Inboxes are inundated with promotional e-mails, and open rates have dwindled. Randy Garn, CMO of Skipio, wants to make your customer communications simple and personal with the help of their mobile marketing software. Learn how you can send personalized SMS and MMS texts with audio and video for the ultimate ROR (Return on Relationships). Plus, Alan Taylor gives us a sneak preview of the upcoming City Summit: Wealth Mastery & Mindset edition in Los Angeles on July 10th and 11th. The prestigious event will be hosted by Mario Lopez of “Extra TV” who will be announcing the beneficiaries of the 2019 City Gala. Don’t miss an exclusive interview with Mario Lopez on the next Entrepreneur Weekly. (For any Mario Lopez business related inquiries, contact Esterman.com). 

[00:00:00] Create a Diverse Team for High Performance [00:06:21] Principles of Transformational Leadership [00:11:31] Vulnerability Builds Trust, Encourages Teamwork [00:18:21] Don't Build a Product, Create a Category [00:27:15] Personal Communication with Customers [00:33:22] Investing in ROR: Return on Relationships

Are you facing a devastating obstacle? There is no challenge too great if you have an effective problem solving process. Rob Shallenberger, CEO of Becoming Your Best Global Leadership, walks us through fundamental tenets of his best-selling business guidebooks, ‘Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders' and ‘The Transformation Challenge: A New Approach to Winning in Business and Life'. Rob shares six no-fuss steps to lead with intention and create an action plan your whole team can rally behind. Plus, find out how you can attend the upcoming Breakthrough Entrepreneur Conference for only $197. (Offer available for a limited time only. Tune in for details!)

[00:00:00] Model the Behavior of Business Experts [00:05:33] Align Your Reality with Your Vision [00:11:30] Lead by Design or Live by Default [00:18:21] 'Becoming Your Best' Teen Edition [00:26:26] 6 Steps to Finding a Winning Solution [00:33:22] Breakthrough Entrepreneur Conference

Do you have unhealthy habits that are sabotaging your success? Inspired by the teachings of Og Mandino, author of 'The Greatest Salesman in the World', Dan McCormick created habitfinder.com to help people effectively measure their thoughts, create efficacious habits, and achieve their goals. Learn how you can create a free Habit Finder Profile and harness the power of intention. Next, Anik Singal was a college student with $100 and a laptop when he started his first business. He grew his company to $10,000,000 in annual sales, 90 employees, and three office locations. Anik thought he had the golden touch; then the 2008 financial crisis sent shockwaves through the global economy. As his business crumbled, so did his health. Anik found himself on the brink of bankruptcy and knocking on death’s door strapped to a hospital bed in Amsterdam. “I lost track of who I was and what I wanted to build. I was chasing money the whole time - chasing it so bad that I fell out of love with what I was doing. I started to hate my life. I started to hate my business,” Anik recalls. Out of the ashes, Anik founded a new company with a love of entrepreneurship at its bedrock. Lurn, Inc. is a home for entrepreneurs who are navigating the challenges of digital publishing and marketing. Lurn give you the tools to let your online business thrive, discover more.

[00:00:00] 'Wisdom Literature' for your Reading List [00:05:03] Navigate Challenges, Embrace the Struggle [00:11:30] Principles, Habits, and Reference Points [00:18:21] From Multimillionaire to Broke and Dying [00:26:19] Trial by Fire: Rebounding After Failure [00:33:22] There's No Room for 'Renegade Cowboys'

Obsession is the word of the day at Entrepreneur Weekly. Alex Canter, 4th generation owner and operator of the historic Canter's Deli in Los Angeles, is positively obsessed with helping old school restaurants embrace technology to catapult their business to new heights. After implementing an online ordering service at his family’s restaurant, Alex quickly grew frustrated with managing orders from multiple services like Grubhub and DoorDash. Each new online ordering platform increased revenue, but came at a cost; proprietary software, hardware, and staff training for each service lead to an operations nightmare. Find out how Alex’s passion for problem solving gave birth to Ordermark, a consolidated online ordering interface that merges hometown eateries with e-commerce. Next, Patrick Campbell, Co-founder and CEO of ProfitWell, says you need to be ‘customer obsessed’ if you hope to convert leads into revenue. Patrick feels that subscription companies are uniquely positioned to provide the ultimate customer service experience; consumers reevaluate the value proposition at the end of each term giving businesses the impetus to constantly improve their offerings or face dwindling returns. Learn how ProfitWell is redefining the subscription business by providing free, data-driven insights.

[00:00:00] Old School Business Adopts New Tech [00:05:32] Taking Over the Family Business [00:11:30] Be Obsessed with Solving Problems [00:18:21] Servant Leadership & Customer Service [00:26:46] Future of Subscription Service Industry [00:33:22] Unify Your Team with Core Values

Could the female brain be hardwired for entrepreneurship? An innate ability to multitask coupled with a 'horizontal' thinking process give women a distinct advantage when it comes to business startups and savvy investing according to Structure Capital Managing Partner, Jillian Manus. We explore the strengths of women in corporate America before learning Jillian's top two tools for career success: never get emotional and fortify your confidence. Then, after pledging $250,000 worth of marketing and media production services to help tell the stories of first responders and veterans, The Silent Partner Marketing agency came under fire online from people with opposing political views. “I believe that you can never go wrong on doubling down on patriotism and supporting the men and women who serve and protect our communities and our country, but other people believe differently than us,” says President and CEO, Kyle Reyes. Unfettered by negative feedback, Kyle stuck to his patriotic principles and upped the ante, raising his pledge to $1,000,000 in services. Kyle discusses this pivotal decision and shares exciting details of several projects in the pipeline: The Whiskey Patriots, a new startup dedicated to the values of our founding fathers; Operation Innocence, a nationwide task force to put an end to school shootings; and ‘The Real Man Show’, an action packed television series resurrecting the art of manliness.

[00:00:00] Do Women Make Better Entrepreneurs? [00:06:10] Leverage Time to Maximize Opportunity [00:11:30] Keep Calm and Fortify Your Confidence [00:18:21] Marketing Agency Bets Big on Patriotism [00:26:42] The Story Behind the ‘Snowflake Test’ [00:33:22] Kyle Reyes: Living the American Dream

In today's connected age, it has become increasingly difficult to unplug from the office. Our program host, Alan Taylor, likens being out of cell service to running out of oxygen! Michael Steinitz, Executive Director for Accountemps, shares two easy tips to have a relaxing vacation while staying in the loop at work. Next, if you're like Alan, and suffer separation anxiety every time you step away from the office, you might need to upgrade your work space! Cemtrex, Inc. CEO, Saagar Govil, shares the capabilities and specs of their new SmartDesk, now available for pre-order. Then, do you want to become an authority in your space? Rabbi Yitzi Weiner, Founder and CEO of Thought Leader Incubator, reveals the shortcut to becoming an influencer and being recognized as a leader among leaders.

[00:00:00] Millennials Struggle to Unplug from Work [00:06:29] Quick Tips to Check in While on Vacation [00:11:30] Cemtrex SmartDesk Works for You [00:18:21] Acquire Capabilities, Delight Customers [00:27:15] Rabbi Yitzi Weiner Curates Teachable Tales [00:33:22] How to Become an Authority in Your Space

Urban Tech Hub at Grand Central Tech catalyzes growth in the technology community by providing a purpose-built space, connecting entrepreneurs with New York City government officials, and throwing exciting events like the Open Data L-Train Innovation Challenge. Executive Director, Robinson Hernandez, explains how this innovative incubator is making an impact in the clean energy, IoT, mobility, and infrastructure sectors. Next, Amway has been committed to helping people live healthier, happier lives for nearly 60 years; they don't just sell quality products directly to consumers, they offer low-risk business opportunities to individuals around the world. "The entrepreneurial spirit is what drives our economy. It's what drives our culture,” says Amway President, Doug DeVos, before divulging the details of the 8th annual Amway Global Entrepreneurship Report. Find out how key factors like education and access to capital impact American views on free enterprise.

[00:00:00] Urban Tech Hub at Grand Central Tech [00:05:34] Open Data L-Train Innovation Challenge [00:11:30] Minimizing Red Tape of NYC Businesses [00:18:21] Amway: World’s #1 Direct Sales Company [00:26:47] 2018 Amway Global Entrepreneurship Report [00:26:47] 2018 Amway Global Entrepreneurship Report

"This is a business of rejection," says award-winning actor, producer, director, and author, Kevin Sorbo, of the entertainment industry. "Never let someone set your limitations." Kevin gained widespread fan recognition for his heroic television roles in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Andromeda. More recently, Kevin has challenged the Hollywood mainstream with his faith-based films, Let There Be Light and God's Not Dead. During his 33+ year film and television career, Kevin has sustained personal and professional setbacks. After suffering three strokes in 1997, Kevin kept his condition quiet, only recently revealing the challenges of his 3-year recovery process in his 2012 biography, True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life. We take a deep dive into the business of show business as Kevin gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse of his inspiring memoir, and previews his upcoming movie, East Texas Oil (working title), written by Dan Gordon.

[00:00:00] The Business of Show Business with Kevin Sorbo [00:05:38] Behind the Scenes of Let There Be Light [00:11:30] Spotlight on Christian Culture in Hollywood [00:18:21] Thriving in a Rejection-Laden Industry [00:25:32] What Doesn't Kill You Still Might Suck [00:33:22] New Movie Filming Soon, East Texas Oil

In this episode we discuss two platforms that celebrate the power of femininity in corporate America: Women Entrepreneur and SHE-ness. Lydia Belanger, Associate Editor at Entrepreneur.com, announces the launch of Women Entrepreneur, a female focused vertical presented by Entrepreneur. This gritty and inspiring platform will showcase real-life success stories of women in business – hardships and all. Then, Independent National Sales Director for Mary Kay, Roya Mattis, hopes to usher American women into what she calls the 3rd phase of the female revolution, SHE-ness. Roya reveals five steps to unapologetically tap into your inner power and shatter the proverbial glass ceiling in the process.

[00:00:00] 'Women Entrepreneur' Coming Soon [00:05:37] Lydia Belanger's Journalism Career [00:11:30] 3 Phases of Femininity in the U.S. [00:18:20] Climbing Mary Kay’s Corporate Ladder [00:26:07] 5 Steps to Tap into Your SHE-ness [00:33:21] How to Balance Career and Family