The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Updated: 17 Dec 2025 • 2355 episodes
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You’re gonna love this DAILY, commercial-free entrepreneur spotlight show. We feature CEOs and founders of 6-9 figure B2B companies. Agencies, coaches, consultants, and other leaders share not only their success stories - but their advice for business leaders focused on business growth. You’re going to hear real stories from real people all in 15-25 minutes time - perfect for your commute. On this podcast, your host, Josh Elledge encourages entrepreneurs to share not only their expertise but their stories and their hearts. We believe that every person has a unique message which can positively impact the world. Even YOU! If you’d like to be featured on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, apply here: https://UpMyInfluence.com/guest/

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How Comedy Builds Trust, Connection, and Stronger Leadership Teams with Elizabeth Walker In this episode, host Josh Elledge speaks with Elizabeth Walker, host of the Dear Business Coach Podcast and a workplace communication expert who helps leaders use humor as a tool for connection and trust. Their conversation explor

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The Power of Peer-to-Peer Advisory Groups: How Jerry Brazie Helps Entrepreneurs Avoid Costly Mistakes In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Jerry Brazie, founder of The Kronos Group, to explore why entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be a lonely journey. Jerry shares how peer-to-peer advisory groups provide busine

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How AI and Digital Transformation Are Reshaping Heavy Equipment Dealerships with Vikram Savkar In this episode, host Josh Elledge speaks with Vikram Savkar, CEO of VitalEdge Technologies, about how AI, ERP systems, and digital transformation are redefining heavy equipment dealerships across agriculture, construction, f

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From Burnout to Alignment: How Leaders Can Thrive with Human-Centered Marketing and the Working Genius Framework In this episode, host Josh Elledge speaks with Allie Jones, Founder of Allie Jones Consulting, to explore her journey from burnout as a third-grade teacher to becoming a marketing strategist and business ali

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Branding as a Verb: Actionable Insights from Emily Brackett In this episode, host Josh Elledge speaks with Emily Brackett, Founder of Visible Logic, Inc. and the creator of Branding Compass, to explore why branding is far more than a logo or color palette. Emily explains how branding is an active, ongoing process that

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Harnessing the Hypomanic Advantage: Leadership Insights from Todd Hagopian In this episode, host Josh Elledge speaks with Todd Hagopian, Executive Director of the Stagnation Intelligence Agency and author of The Unfair Advantage: Weaponizing the Hypomanic Toolbox. Todd shares his remarkable journey—from spending 15 yea

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