Entrepreneur Conundrum

Updated: 13 Oct 2025 • 231 episodes
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Join Virginia Purnell as she speaks to growing entrepreneur startups in the different ways that they are trying to become a subject matter expert. The unique thing about this show is that we are not talking to people who have been and done it and are all over the internet as superstars. We are talking to the average growing entrepreneur who is trying to get visible in their market.

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Guest: Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau — ENCC-accredited senior executive coach; founder, Smart Power Method; author of Who’s in Charge? Lead with Real Power and Creative Impact in the Echo-Chaotic World. Links:Website: smartpowermethod.com  The Book: smartpowermethod.com/the-book  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sylvia-rohde-lieb

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Guest: Fred Meyers, Founder & CEO of Queensboro Links: Website: www.queensboro.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queensboro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queensborousa/ Episode page: https://entrepreneurconundrum.com/fredmeyers In this episode: (00:00) Intro — spotting a premium polo gap and building from

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Show NotesPrima’s pivot + origin — Moving from engineering and retail to online work; COVID as the “house on fire” moment that forced reinvention.  “Best Kept Secret” diagnosis — It’s not lack of skill; it’s talking about what the market doesn’t urgently care about.  House on Fire Marketing — Identify activation points

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In This Episode, You’ll Discover:How Cliff’s musical journey began at Berklee and led him to Los Angeles  What being kicked off American Idol taught him about resilience  The power of saying “yes” and following curiosity into new ventures  Why Cliff believes health is the foundation for creative and business success  H

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In this episode, you’ll learn:How Steve launched, scaled, and sold a successful advertising agency.  Why consistency and persistence matter more than talent.  The endurance athlete mindset and how it translates to business.  The epidemic of loneliness — and how Loving Your Neighbor: A Practical Guide helps combat it.  

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Show notes (bullet style)Mike’s path from dentistry plans to pet franchisingScaling EarthWise Pet: 3 stores → 200+ units; 9 acquisitions; 51 corporate storesIdeal franchisee profile: passion, alignment, “in the trenches” grit, financial readinessRegionality & marketing: different buying habits, local ad spend, video &

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