Leonard Innovation

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  • Q&A: Can Amazon Be Defeated? Why Are Startup CEOs So Successful?

    Can Amazon be defeated? In this episode, business expert Justin Leonard responds to two questions. The first is, "Can any company beat or match the growth rate of Amazon in future? If yes, then what will their valuation be?" Surprisingly, Leonard believes they can be beaten and he reveals who can dethrone the king of online retail.

    The second question is, "How did CEOs of successful startups become so good at what they do?" In his answer, Leonard reveals a little known circle of influence that guides successful CEOs. Learn how they do it.

    If you find this podcast helpful, please share it with a friend. The following resources are featured in this episode:

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    https://www.leonardinnovation.com

    4 min
  • 3 Things To Know Before Hiring A Commercial Real Estate Agent

    Are you an entrepreneur looking for commercial real estate? As your business grows, you will eventually need retail space, office space, or warehouse space. Once you have chosen an ideal location, the next step is to hire a commercial real estate agent to represent your interests. But wait! Don't sign that lease agreement because there are some things you need to know. In this episode, entrepreneur Justin Leonard provides useful advice for anyone seeking commercial space. He highlights three tactics that agents often fail to disclose to potential tenants. If you are an entrepreneur and you want to protect your interests, this episode will save you thousands.

    If you find this information helpful, please share it with a friend. You might also benefit from the following resources:

    90-Day Online Launch Guide (Tips on Starting a Business)

    https://www.leonardinnovation.com/launch

    Leonard School of Business Innovation

    https://www.leonardinnovation.com

    Watch on Youtube

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdO3VloHHA0

    7 min
  • 5 High Profile Tech Companies That Crashed And Burned

    Sam Bankman-Fried (formerly of FTX) was not the only overrated CEO to drive a billion-dollar company into the ground. It is more common than you think. Throughout history, there have been many overhyped and overvalued companies that have gone belly up. In this episode, entrepreneur Justin Leonard revisits five high profile tech company disasters.

    EPISODE SHORTCUTS

    00:00 Introduction

    01:06 Webvan Bankrupt Within 3 Years

    01:42 Pets.com Goes Belly Up

    02:15 Theranos Fails Due to Fraud

    02:53 Quibi Streaming Service Tanks

    03:33 WeWork Financial Disaster

    04:31 Amazon Almost Failed But Got Lucky

    If you find this information helpful, please share it with a friend. The following resources were featured in this podcast:

    Leonard School of Business Innovation

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    7 min
  • Google: How One Factor Might Have Contributed To Their Early Success

    How did Google become number one? In this episode, entrepreneur Justin Leonard tells a short but interesting story about his days in the military. According to Leonard, an overlooked factor might have contributed to Google's early success.

    This episode is presented by the Leonard School of Business Innovation where we work together to solve the problems of everyday entrepreneurs.

    If you find this information helpful, please tell a friend. For more free resources, visit the following:

    Leonard School of Business Innovation

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    90-Day Online Business Launch Guide (Free Gift)

    https://www.leonardinnovation.com/launch

    3 min
  • 10 Reasons Why Elon Musk And Jeff Bezos Should NOT Be Called Traditional Entrepreneurs

    DON'T CALL THEM ENTREPRENEURS! Author Justin Leonard presents a compelling reason as to why some of the wealthiest businessmen in the world should not be called traditional entrepreneurs. This episode highlights at least 10 differences between traditional entrepreneurship and other forms of business ownership. Leonard argues that many prominent business owners like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are actually mediocre entrepreneurs, and that their true gifts have very little to do with traditional entrepreneurship. Instead, their strengths are concentrated in three key areas, which he reveals in this eye-opening podcast episode.

    This podcast is presented by the Leonard School of Business Innovation, where the focus is on entrepreneurs who don't come from wealth, but have the potential to be great. If you found this information helpful, please share it with a friend. The following resources are mentioned in this episode:

    Watch This Episode on YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ltiyptnGCk

    90-Day Online Launch Guide (FREE GIFT)

    https://www.leonardinnovation.com/launch

    Entrepreneur Course for Beginners

    https://www.leonardinnovation.com/course

    Entrepreneur Mindset Playlist

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2gpfs_sTHpQEM5nKNoQCTWNxs-rFxdTp

     

    10 min
  • Free Entrepreneurship Course for Beginners [LEARN BY AUDIO] - Part 1 of 4

    Learn by podcast! This is a free audio course on entrepreneurship for beginners (Part 1 of 4) presented by the Leonard School of Business Innovation. Become a better entrepreneur by learning important definitions and the entrepreneurial mindset. Module 1 covers the following topics:

    • How to define the ideal business
    • Factors needed to run a successful business
    • Reasons to pursue entrepreneurship
    • If you find this course helpful, please share it with a friend. For more high value content, check out the following resources:

      90-Day Online Business Launch Guide (FREE)

      https://www.leonardinnovation.com/launch 

      Got a business question? Ask Justin! Get a response within 12 hours.

      https://www.leonardinnovation.com

      Subscribe to Leonard Innovation on YouTube

      https://www.youtube.com/c/leonardinnovation

      12 min
    • Free Entrepreneurship Course for Beginners [LEARN BY AUDIO] - Part 2 of 4

      Learn by audio! This is a free crash course on entrepreneurship for beginners (Part 2 of 4) presented by the Leonard School of Business Innovation. Become a better entrepreneur by learning important definitions and the entrepreneurial mindset. Module 2 covers the following topics:

      • Definitions entrepreneurs should know
      • Entrepreneurial mindset and motivation needed for success
      • Can entrepreneurship be taught or are great entrepreneurs born?
      • If you find this free audio course helpful, please share it with a friend. The following is a list of supplemental resources:

        90-Day Online Business Launch Guide (FREE)

        https://www.leonardinnovation.com/launch 

        Got a business question? Ask Justin! Get a response within 12 hours.

        https://www.leonardinnovation.com

        Subscribe to Leonard Innovation on YouTube

        https://www.youtube.com/c/leonardinnovation

        18 min
      • Free Entrepreneurship Course for Beginners [LEARN BY AUDIO] - Part 3 of 4

        Learn by audio! This is a free crash course on entrepreneurship for beginners (Part 3 of 4) presented by the Leonard School of Business Innovation. Module 3 covers the following topics:

        • Where to get started as an entrepreneur
        • What to sell
        • How to test your business idea
        • If you find this free audio course helpful, please share it with a friend. The following is a list of resources discussed in this episode:

          90-Day Online Business Launch Guide (FREE)

          https://www.leonardinnovation.com/launch 

          Got a business question? Ask Justin! Get a response within 12 hours.

          https://www.leonardinnovation.com

          Subscribe to Leonard Innovation on YouTube

          https://www.youtube.com/c/leonardinnovation

           

          15 min
        • Free Entrepreneurship Course for Beginners [LEARN BY AUDIO] - Part 4 of 4

          Learn by audio! This is a free crash course on entrepreneurship for beginners (Part 4 of 4) presented by the Leonard School of Business Innovation. Module 4 covers the following topics:

          • How to fund your business
          • How to assess skill as a business owner
          • If you find this course helpful, please share it with a friend. The following is a list of resources discussed in the video:

            90-Day Online Business Launch Guide (FREE)

            https://www.leonardinnovation.com/launch 

            Got a business question? Ask Justin! Get a response within 12 hours.

            https://www.leonardinnovation.com 

            Leonard Entrepreneur Scale

            https://www.leonardinnovation.com/les

            Subscribe to Leonard Innovation on YouTube

            https://www.youtube.com/c/leonardinnovation

            18 min
          • Entrepreneur Motivation: THIS Strategy Can Dramatically Boost Financial Success

            A powerful story on entrepreneur motivation! In this episode, Justin Leonard reveals a very basic but valuable strategy that can accelerate business financial growth. Learn how to take the shortcut to success! The same strategy can also boost your personal wealth profile as well. Hear the incredible story of how Leonard was able to go from paying rent to owning his own warehouse.

            This episode is presented by the Leonard School of Business Innovation, where the focus is on entrepreneurs who don't come from wealth, but have the potential to be great. If you find this episode helpful, please share it a friend. The following resources are featured in this episode:

            • 90-Day Online Launch Guide (FREE gift to you)
            • Leonard Innovation
            • 9 min

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            Working together to solve the problems of everyday entrepreneurs. Hosted by Justin Leonard, a 20+ year business owner who teaches practical entrepreneurship. The Leonard School of Business Innovation…