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

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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 Airbnb.com/host.

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

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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 franchising. Visit Franocity.com to book a free consultation and start your franchising journey with expert guidance.

Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.com/host.

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

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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 account in five minutes or less.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability - verify independently before use. Rate as of 6/24/25. APY is variable and subject to change. Terms and Conditions apply.

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

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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 - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.com/host.

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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 complimentary AV Hero visit - Email John

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HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.

Public - Build a multi-asset portfolio of stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more. Go to Public.com/fire to fund your account in five minutes or less.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability - verify independently before use. Rate as of 6/24/25. APY is variable and subject to change. Terms and Conditions apply.

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 templates, and a fancy spreadsheet with some code on it to help you do things right - Podcast Hawk

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HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.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.

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 person. You don’t have to use your own money for your business. You can fund your entire operation off of credit. No money out of pocket, you just have to fix your credit.

Visit Daraine’s website - Daraine's Website

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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, invest in recession-resilient businesses, and create legacy income for their families through franchising. Get started today by downloading Franocity’s Franchise Funding Guide at Franocity.com.

Liz Germain, founder of Vidfluence, is one of the world’s top YouTube and online video marketing experts. Liz has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and influencers grow and monetize their YouTube channels with profitable organic growth strategies that have produced multi-millions in sales online. Her agency, Vidfluence, has generated 850 million plus YouTube views for clients across industries and she's sharing her secrets today.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. YouTube is more monetizable than ever before. Thanks to AI tools and improved analytics, anyone with a message can build passive income from organic video content.

2. Success on YouTube is about audience understanding and data. Knowing who you’re creating for and reading the data correctly makes you unstoppable.

3. Don’t just create, leverage and retarget. Organic growth is top-of-funnel. To drive real revenue, use retargeting and strategic lead generation to convert views into buyers.

Check out Liz’s website to dive deeper in growing your YouTube channel - Channel Amplifier

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HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.

Public - Build a multi-asset portfolio of stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more. Go to Public.com/fire to fund your account in five minutes or less.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability - verify independently before use. Rate as of 6/24/25. APY is variable and subject to change. Terms and Conditions apply.

Sean Finney is a Navy vet, Naval Academy and UT MBA grad, and former Tesla leader, now building Tano Skincare - a clean brand rooted in science, storytelling, and banana sap.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Expertise is overrated. Not knowing the 'right' way can lead to more innovation and better outcomes.

2. Being an outsider is a superpower, it gives you the freedom to ask “stupid” questions and avoid bias.

3. Authenticity is the new currency. In a polished world, real human connection wins hearts and builds trust.

Check out their website. Restore, Rejuvenate, and Strengthen skin with banana sap - Tano Skincare

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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, invest in recession-resilient businesses, and create legacy income for their families through franchising. Get started today by downloading Franocity’s Franchise Funding Guide at Franocity.com.

David built four of the fastest growing companies in his industry. His recent venture, Aptive, grew to 500m dollars in just eight years into the third largest residential competitor in America.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. A company’s secret sauce is really the recipe of best practices, key metrics and its people.

2. A great brand is a story that never stops unfolding. Entrepreneurs should continually innovate in order to survive.

3. Innovation just makes work fun. Humans are always happiest when we’re striving after our true potential.

Award-winning pest control. Pest expertise with neighbourly care - Aptive Environmental Expert Pest Control

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 now featuring Football Star, Tim Tebow, and President Trump’s son, Eric Trump, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire.