In this episode of Entrepreneurship Lab, I sit down with Emeric Ernoult, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Agorapulse, a social media management platform he grew to $20M in revenue—100% bootstrapped.

Under Emeric’s leadership, Agorapulse has risen to the very top of the industry, earning #1 rankings across the world’s most trusted software review platforms, including G2, GetApp, Capterra, Appvizer, and OMR.

But this isn’t just a growth story—it’s a story of product obsession, long-term thinking, and redefining value in the crowded social media space.

Emeric shares how Agorapulse:

Launched the first-ever social media inbox back in 2014

Pioneered ROI tracking and analytics for social media (with patented innovations)

Built a culture focused on real results, not vanity metrics

At the heart of it all is Emeric’s mission:

Help marketers prove their impact and connect social media to real business growth.

If you’re building a SaaS, scaling a startup, or looking to create a product that truly stands out—this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.

🎧 Tune in to learn how innovation, clarity, and customer value can outperform big budgets and venture capital.

What if your business is growing—but your bank account isn’t?In this episode of Entrepreneurship Lab, I sit down with Ben Hansen, a 5-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur and founder of an 8-figure staffing firm, to uncover why so many successful companies still struggle with profit.

Ben built and led teams of over 100 employees, scaled multiple high-growth businesses, and now helps CEOs fix what he calls “Profititis”—when revenue keeps rising but profit stays stuck. Today, he works with companies earning between $2M and $50M a year to increase margins, cash flow, and owner distributions—often in just 12 weeks, without adding more stress or workload.

In this conversation, Ben shares:

* Why revenue growth alone can be dangerous

* The hidden reasons profit disappears as companies scale

* How to build a lean, scalable business that actually makes money

* Simple, practical strategies to increase margins fastI

f you’re tired of working harder for less and want your business to finally reward you, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to turn growth into real profit.

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Lab, I’m joined by Patrick Engasser—bestselling author, business coach, and motivational speaker whose story redefines what’s possible.Blind since birth, Patrick built an extraordinary career in corporate sales, rising to the top of a Fortune 500 insurance company as a leading sales producer and award-winning district manager. He went on to build and lead a seven-figure sales team and earned multiple honors for Management Excellence through his powerful leadership and coaching approach.In our conversation, Patrick shares how to overcome adversity, eliminate self-imposed limitations, and lead with confidence—especially when the odds feel stacked against you. We dive into mindset, resilience, high-performance habits, and what it truly takes to succeed in sales, leadership, and entrepreneurship.This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals ready to turn challenges into fuel for growth and success.

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Lab, we’re joined by Barrie Cohen, founder of BC Public Relations, a boutique PR agency dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs elevate their visibility, credibility, and influence through strategic public relations.

Barrie is a powerful advocate for women in business and has supported countless female-led brands across healthcare, finance, wellness, and the non-profit sector. With more than 75% of her clients being women-owned businesses, she brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges women entrepreneurs face—especially when it comes to being seen, heard, and taken seriously in crowded markets.

In this conversation, Barrie breaks down why PR is no longer a “nice-to-have,” but a must-have for women entrepreneurs in 2025. We explore how strategic PR builds trust, positions you as an authority, and creates long-term brand equity—without relying solely on social media or paid ads.

If you’re a coach, consultant, or founder ready to amplify your voice, stand out in your industry, and scale your impact with intention, this episode will give you practical, empowering insights you can start applying right away.

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What does it really take to shift from employee thinking to an ownership mindset?

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Lab, I sit down with Cliff Nonnenmacher, a former Morgan Stanley investment banker turned franchise expert with over 25 years of experience building, operating, and scaling businesses across multiple industries.

Cliff shares how mindset—not capital or credentials—is the true differentiator between those who stay stuck in corporate careers and those who build long-term, generational wealth through ownership. Drawing from his journey from Wall Street to franchising, we explore what executives often get wrong about business ownership, how franchising can reduce risk while expanding opportunity, and why thinking like an owner changes the way you make decisions, invest, and lead.

If you’re considering a career transition, looking to diversify your income, or want to build wealth with intention rather than hustle, this conversation will challenge how you think about success, security, and control.

What if the key to sustainable success wasn’t more hustle—but deeper alignment?

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Lab, I sit down with Michael Coxen—entrepreneur, mindfulness coach, podcast host, and Broker-Owner of Magenta Real Estate in Las Vegas. With over $150 million in real estate sales, Michael has built high-performing businesses while challenging the traditional grind culture that dominates entrepreneurship.

Michael’s perspective was shaped by a life-altering health crisis that forced him to rebuild his body, business, and leadership approach from the inside out. That experience cemented his belief that true success starts within.

In our conversation, we explore:

How mindfulness directly impacts leadership, decision-making, and performance

Breaking free from hustle culture without sacrificing results

Building profitable, people-first businesses that support the life you want

Overcoming limiting beliefs and leading with authenticity

Designing success that includes health, balance, and fulfillment

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders who want real success—without burnout.

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In this powerful episode of Entrepreneurship Lab, we sit down with sisters Andi Shaughnessy and Danielle Carter—two remarkable women who turned unimaginable loss into an extraordinary legacy. With no business background and every reason to walk away, they instead stepped up to take over their family business, navigating grief, steep learning curves, and overwhelming odds.

What followed was nothing short of remarkable: a complete transformation of the company into a thriving multi-million dollar enterprise.

Part memoir, part masterclass in resilience, their story is at the heart of their upcoming book, Unlikely Bosses, where they share the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and emotional tools that helped them rise when everything seemed to fall apart.Listeners will learn:

How to lead through crisis with clarity and courage

What truly matters when building trust as new leadersStrategies for growth when you lack experience

Why resilience is the real competitive advantage in entrepreneurship

This is an inspiring, human, and deeply practical conversation about family, leadership, and redefining what’s possible—even when the journey is unexpected.

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In this eye-opening episode of Entrepreneurship Lab, we sit down with Thomas Smith, one of the beauty industry’s most influential insiders. With over 30 years of experience shaping the world’s most iconic brands—from launching the first Sephora stores in the U.S. to building global skincare strategies for LVMH, Unilever, Guthy-Renker, and more—Thomas brings unparalleled insight into what really happens behind the scenes.

Thomas has developed products for Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty, helped scale Anastasia Beverly Hills into a billion-dollar empire, and guided countless brands to cult status. But after decades watching consumers get overwhelmed with hype-driven marketing, overcomplicated routines, and endless product launches, he decided to challenge the system.

Today, as the founder of Skin at Work, Thomas champions a radically simple approach to skincare—one grounded in science, transparency, and results.

In this episode, Thomas reveals:
✨ The truth about what actually works on your skin
✨ How the beauty industry manufactures trends to keep consumers spending
✨ The real strategy behind building a cult brand
✨ What he learned from working with global beauty giants
✨ How entrepreneurs can cut through noise in saturated markets
✨ His mission to replace confusion with clarity in skincare

Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast, an entrepreneur hungry for insider knowledge, or someone tired of the skincare overwhelm, this conversation will change the way you think about products, branding, and the business of beauty.

Tune in to learn how to outsmart the beauty industry—and build brands with integrity, simplicity, and impact.

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Lab, we welcome back Doug Lynam—a former Marine and Benedictine monk who has transformed his life’s journey into groundbreaking financial wisdom. After a very interesting episode, we had to invite him for a second interview to dig deeper into healing your financial mindset.Doug is the bestselling author of From Monk to Money Manager and is now preparing to release his powerful new book, Taming Your Money Monster. Together, these works redefine financial well-being—not just as a numbers game, but as a path to wholeness and transformation.This conversation is for entrepreneurs, professionals, and seekers who want to not only grow their wealth but also understand the deeper relationship they have with money.Enjoy the episode and implement the tips to make your business more successful! Don't forget to subscribe, download and share this episode!

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Lab, Dr. Darryl Stickel—recognized globally as one of the foremost experts on trust—reveals how authentic leadership begins with vulnerability, empathy, and connection. Drawing from his groundbreaking trust model and experience with top institutions like Harvard and McKinsey, Darryl explains how “leading with imperfections” can transform workplace culture, strengthen relationships, and drive remarkable performance.If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or team builder striving to create deeper engagement, inspire loyalty, and elevate results, this conversation is a must-listen. Discover how trust isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage that separates exceptional leaders from the rest.Don't forget to download, subscripe and share the episode!