The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Jackie Lapin, Founder of SpeakerTunity. It is Jackie Lapin’s expertise to help great leaders get booked for speaking engagements, radio shows, podcasts, virtual summits, virtual networking events and conferences in the fastest and easiest way possible. She explained what their services entail, including going out there to find leads for their clients, doing tons and tons of research that might as well take so much time, creating training programs, and providing the tools their customers need in the process. Their mission, as Jackie points out, is to make life easier for their customers. Much like Jackie, she understands how difficult it can be to land an opportunity at big events, but in this episode, she provided some helpful tips and best practices on how to easily navigate the application process and increase your chances of being booked as a speaker. According to her, it is important not only to find your prospects, but also to establish good relationships with them for future partnerships. When asked for tips on how to stand out at conferences, she shared based on her experience and working with people, to always be clear to your audience that you're there to help. A transformative message is better than credentials, as she pointed out. Key Points from this Episode: The different services that Speakertunity provides to its clients Best practices to increase the chances of being booked Tips for Speakers to Stand Out Among Applicants How are you selected for TEDEx discussions? About Jackie Lapin: Jackie Lapin has been a lifelong pioneer and innovator. Her current role as founder of SpeakerTunity®, the Speaker & Leader Resource Company, and leading expert on getting booked to deliver your message on multiple platforms, is the most recent evidence of her instinct for identifying and filling an evident need…and blazing new pathways. Her pioneering spirit began with her award-winner career as one of the first women sportswriters in America, which ultimately led her to create one of the largest and most successful sports/special events/cable TV PR agencies for 20 years with a world-class client list. After writing two international bestselling books, The Art of Conscious Creation: How You Can Transform the World and Practical Conscious Creation: Daily Techniques to Manifest Your Desires, Jackie experienced a profound shift to help other changemakers with life-changing books and platforms to reach new audiences through radio/podcast tours. About SpeakerTunity: SpeakerTunity® is poised to be the hub for all leaders and entrepreneurs who want easier ways to get booked on more stages faster and with greater impact. Tweetable Moments: 05:16 - "When you have an opportunity to submit to an, an actual human being, then you wanna start trying to stay in touch with them, reach out, see and see how things are unfolding." 08:20 - "When you're pitching yourself, you always make it clear that you're there to be of service." Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out SpeakerTunity website at https://speakertunity.com/ Check out SpeakerTunity on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/speakertunity/ Check out Jackie Lapin on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackielapin/ Check out SpeakerTunity on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/speakertunity/ Check out SpeakerTunity on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/speakertunity/ Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time! More from UpMyInfluence: Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE! ️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Founder and CEO of Pencerita, David Tamm. David Tamm, former Air Force captain and successful business owner, shares a bit of his journey, including the people who had a big impact on his life and led him to where he is today.David shared that after 9.5 years in the military, he decided to start a digital marketing agency after discovering some of the common difficulties that business owners often face today. The company's goal is to help companies increase their discoverability and exposure using AI-enhanced tools and software, as well as find like-minded people within their sector that could better help them achieve their goals.Additionally, David also shared the inspiration and theory behind his start-up, Pencerita, which caters to a wide range of audiences looking to tell their life story and create content in their own terms. He believes there is a sense of need for some people today to share their stories with people, with their loved ones, and to share them even after they are gone. Key Points from the Episode:The Inspiration and Theory Behind PenceritaTips and Strategies for Content MarketingWhat Does it Mean to have Ai-Enhanced SEO?How Pencerita Works About David Tamm: David Tamm is an accomplished leader with 19 years managing projects and programs in the disciplines of technology, operations and sales. He has extensive experience in technology startups and building systems for scalability and sustainability. He has also successfully launched five businesses in various industries. Proven performer in leadership roles in government and industry sectors. United States Air Force veteran with combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. About Pencerita: Pencerita's goal is to give people a new way to tell their story. It was designed to be an easy-to-use intentional memory-recording platform, allowing people to record their past in the fastest and most efficient - yet personally creative - way possible, so that people can start living the present moment again and enjoy the gift that is today. It is designed to be a revolutionary platform for preserving legacy, sharing content based on privacy and security, doing good in the world, and building a global community. Tweetable Moments:06:36 - "I don't think a lot of entrepreneurs really understand the scope of potentially is the true breadth of a go-to market strategy."07:42 - "We're heading into the video space right now, and for us it's a lot of influencers." Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur:https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out Pencerita’s website at www.pencerita.comCheck out Pencerita on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/pencerita/Check out David Tamm on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-tamm/Check out Pencerita on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pencerita_live.share.grow/Check out Pencerita on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pencerita.live.share.growDon’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time! More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the President and CEO of eCircle Academy, Nicky Billou. Nicky shared a brief insight into his background and his father's influence on the way business should be conducted. Unlike the traditional method of marketing where it can easily seem too commercial, he believes doing business should focus on service and helping people succeed. This is the goal of eCircle Academy.An expert in his field, Nicky further recommends that before going into business, you should think things through to understand in depth why you are doing it in the first place. He believes that business isn't just about making money, it's also about doing something amazing. According to him, there are 4 main characteristics for the success of a business that every business owner should have and develop. These characteristics shaped him to become the businessman he is today. Key Points from the Episode:What Makes eCircle Academy So Different?Tips to Protect Yourself from Bad Business Advice4 Characteristics to Have and Develop to Succeed About Nicky Billou: Nicky Billou is the #1 International Best Selling Author of the book Finish Line ThinkingTM: How to Think and Win Like a Champion, and The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life.He is an in-demand and highly inspirational speaker to corporate audiences such as RBC, Lululemon, Royal LePage, and TorStar Media. He is an advisor and confidante to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada.He is the co-founder of eCircle Academy (www.eCircleAcademy.com) where he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational program working with Coaches, Consultants, Corporate Trainers, Clinic Owners, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and other service-based Entrepreneurs, positioning them as authorities in their niche.He is the creator of the Thought Leader/Heart LeaderTM Designation. About eCircle Academy: The eCircle Success system has an approach that helps individuals and businesses be recognized as an authority and stand out from the sea of ​​similarity. Over the years, they've helped dozens of coaches and consultants add $250,000 to $2 million a year to their business by establishing themselves as a recognized authority in their field. With their system, you can get customers to start looking for you, your marketing and sales efforts become much more effective, and your customers turn into a sales force with a winning message. Tweetable Moments:“6:31 First of all, I would recommend when you’re getting started in business that you do some self-reflection. Why are you in business? What is your “Why”? You can’t just roll around naked with a bunch of money. You’re doing business because you’ve got a bigger purpose.”“10:20 What matters is how badly you want to change. If you want change, you’ll get resourceful, you’ll come up with money.” Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the eCircle Academy website at https://ecircleacademy.com/Check out eCircle Academy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-entrepreneurs-circle/Check out Nicky Billou on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickybillou/Check out Nicky Billou on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nickybillou/Check out eCircle Academy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ecircleacademy/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time! More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder of Myers Development Group LLC, Jerome Myers. Myers Development Group, LLC works with people in financial services to build their leadership skills. Jerome talks about scaling businesses by having people that know the mission and take actions that align with the business vision without the leader's direction. He also digs into the lack of customer experience in financial services. Jerome shared that people are more interested in the experience. They want to know that any actions are done in their best interests. He also works with people who struggle with imposter syndrome and those who can't find their real purpose. Jerome and his team guide these individuals to get them to a place where they candidly speak about the wealth they acquired and how they're making a difference in the world through it. Key points from this episode:How did you start coaching the financial coaches?Addressing the gap in the development of people in financial servicesWhy working with leaders makes the business growHow do leadership skills drive more sales compared to hard sales skills?The most significant opportunity for financial services in the industryEngagement process with financial professionalsThe business today for Myers Myers Development Group About Jerome Myers: Jerome Myers (a/k/a "J") is a developer of people and places. He is the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of two ventures. DreamCatchers is a boutique coaching firm that supports first and second generation wealth creators to self actualize and attain transcendence, and The Myers Development Group, where we help ordinary people invest in multifamily real estate in a way that creates generational wealth. Through these entities he gets to live out his childhood dreams of helping people manifest the things they imagine and he is the evidence that dreams should be real. Since leaving corporate America after building a 20MM division, J has become one of the most sought after thought leaders in the multifamily development space. His company, The Myers Development Group, built a multi-million-dollar portfolio following the principles of Myers Methods. This success has led to him being featured on top podcasts such as Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever with Joe Fairless, Apartment Investing with Michael Blank, Multifamily Investor Nation with Dan Hanford, Target Market Insights with John Casmon, and many more. Although he's often told that he makes investing look easy, the people closest to him know the road wasn't without challenges. So, he created Myers Methods, a real estate education company, to dispel many of the myths related to the industry and educate investors on his 4-step process to owning and operating apartments. About Myers Development Group LLC: The Myers Development Group, LLC is a service conglomerate that serves various clients in various industries. Their primary competencies include corporate strategy, construction, engineering consulting, and organizational development. As asset managers for residential and commercial projects in Virginia and North Carolina, they put these skills to use. Their team is proud to be Efficient, Effective, and Economical. Tweetable Moments:01:09 - "If you're going to build a sustainable business, one that they can exit at the end of their career or something like that, they're gonna have to build a team."02:39 - "The only way to truly scale is to have people who know the mission and can do actions that are alignment with the mission without your direction." Links Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the Myers Development Group, LLC website at https://myersmethods.com/Check out  Myers Development Group, LLC on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/myers-methods/Check out Jerome Myers on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikejesowshek/Check out the Jerome Myers Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coachjeromemyers/ Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Tim Kachuriak, Founder and CEO of NextAfter.Tim Kachuriak is a director of innovation and optimization for NextAfter whose goal is to help charities and non-profit organizations grow through their fundraising efforts by digital means. With his team, they use different methods of data collection and analysis to examine patterns that lead to opportunities and to unlock radar digital fundraising performance. He believes that going digital is the future of fundraising and that research is needed for some organizations to realize this sooner.Tim understands the challenges faced by these organizations and the donors themselves. They participated in giving campaigns to become donors themselves to capture the perspective of a donor. In doing so, they were able to discover and fill in the gaps which led them to create more templates, guides and tools, develop 9 different certification courses, organize events with many digital fundraisers and work directly with large nonprofit organizations to optimize their giving performance.Key Points from the Episode:The Importance of Building Relationships with Your DonorThe Challenges Currently Faced with Digital FundraisingThe Problem of the Email Approach to FundraisingThe Future of FundraisingAbout Tim Kachuriak: A nonprofit thought leader, Tim Kachuriak is the author of the book Optimize Your Fundraising, lead researcher and co-author of the Online Fundraising Scorecard, Why Should I Give to You? (The Nonprofit Value Proposition Index Study), and The Midlevel Donor Crisis. Kachuriak has trained organizations in fundraising optimization around the world and is a frequent speaker at international nonprofit conferences. Kachuriak is also the co-founder and board member for the Human Coalition, a member of the board of directors for Open Doors USA, an Advisory Board Member for the SMU Digital Accelerator, Advisory Board Member for Kids Prosper Kids, and an Advisory Board Member for the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact.Kachuriak lives in Prosper, TX with his wife Rebecca, and their four children: Max (13), Charlie (11), Gracie (10), and Joey (4).About NextAfter: NextAfter combines the perpetual learning of a fundraising research lab, the practical application of a digital-first agency, and the rigorous instruction of a training institute. Their mission is to decode what works in digital fundraising and then equip nonprofits with that knowledge to fulfill their vision to unleash the most generous generation in the history of the world. They adhere to 8 core values: Focus relentlessly on client success, and everything else will fall into place, Always be testing, Employ MacGyver-like resourcefulness, Be courageous, Empower clients, don’t enslave them, Never compromise our convictions in order to meet financial obligations, Be above reproach, and Err on the side of generosity.Tweetable Moments:01:24 - "What we're looking for in the data is patterns that lead to opportunities to unlock greater digital fundraising performance."08:01 - "People give to people. And the more that we can actually humanize our communications and make it seem more and more like a one-to-one conversation, the more effective it is."Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the NextAfter website at https://www.nextafter.com/Check out NextAfter on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-after/Check out Tim Kachuriak on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/timkachuriak/Check out Tim Kachuriak on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/timkachuriakCheck out NextAfter on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NextAfterInc/ Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Midori Verity, Founder and CEO of Fuel to Fire.Gina founded Fuel to Fire in the midst of the pandemic. Having been in the business for 25 long years, she never thought an act of nature like this would happen. Although faced with challenges, she remained resilient, flexible and constantly seeking opportunities to continue the business. She realized that at that time many business owners were panicking and just looking for a place to go for help.Fuel to Fire's goal is to build accountability around a community of experienced leaders and entrepreneurs who seek support and guidance. It's a community where these types of people can freely share their thoughts and feelings, receive support, and be guided for next steps of action.Key Points from the Episode:What is Fuel to FireThe Role of Accountability How to Build AccountabilityTips to Exercise Better AccountabilityBuilding a Habit to Achieve Your GoalsAbout Midori Verity: When entrepreneurs want to hit results every time without mental exhaustion or physical burnout, they work with Midori. As a serial entrepreneur with three decades of vetted experience herself, she knows what it takes to start, grow, and rapidly scale a business with ease.Plus, as a mom, she knows the added responsibilities that go into being both a successful business owner and a parent.​Whether she’s consulting with startups to Fortune 500 Silicon Valley giants, Midori’s unique approach has without fail unlocked the full potential in every entrepreneur she coaches.​Midori is also a well-recognized TV show host and highly-sought-after public speaker.About Fuel to Fire: Fuel to Fire is an invite-only accountability group for seasoned entrepreneurs and leaders with big goals who meet weekly for 60-minute accountability sessions. It is for experienced entrepreneurs and leaders in their field, who are enthusiastic about learning, sharing and uplifting others.Tweetable Moments:7:30 - "The culture of Fuel to Fire is that what happens in your group stays in your group, but you’re all there to help one another. The more that you give, the more that you get.”8:13 - "If you know that you have this accountability every single week, you’re going to find solutions to help you solve that problem.”Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out Fuel to Fire website at https://www.fueltofire.co/Check out Fuel to Fire on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/fuel-to-fire/Check out Midori Verity on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/midoriverity/Check out Midori Verity on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/midoriverityCheck out Fuel to Fire on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/fueltofirecoaching/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️ We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with a fractional COO, Gina Folk. Gina explains that many people often don't fully understand the work of operations. Operations, she says, is the science and art of getting the job done effectively and efficiently. Business owners often fail to realize their desire for growth in the business because they are so focused on day-to-day work, which can lead to burnout and loss of love in business.As a Fractional COO, Gina can perform general oversight by reviewing a company's processes and systems. As a fractional COO, you can benefit from Gina's expertise for a fraction of the cost. She can help set up a company's infrastructure so that it can run smoothly and make all processes repeatable and scalable. Key Points from the Episode:Understand What Business Operations doThe Nature and Scope of OperationsThe Chief Cook and Bottle WasherWhat is the Process of Hiring a COO?What is a Fractional COO? About Gina Folk: Gina Folk has more than 20 years of experience helping organizations and individuals to achieve outstanding performance results, and has led global organizations in change efforts that have delivered improvements valued in the tens of millions of dollars. Folk holds an MBA from Belmont University and a BS in psychology and business from Vanderbilt University. She is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and author of the book People Leadership. Tweetable Moments:2:14 - "Operations is everything it takes to get the product or services delivered to your customers in an excellent way.4:20 - "Oftentimes people that still love to do the work but they are not getting the growth because they are so into the business.” Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out Gina Folk’s website at https://www.ginafolk.com/Check out Gina Folk on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginafolk/Check out Gina Folk on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/GinaLFolk/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time! More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Director of TalkRadio.NYC, Sam Liebowitz. TalkRadio.NYC, as Sam explains, is a hybrid between a podcasting network and a traditional radio station. They handle the technological aspects, promotions and email marketing of the show so that the hosts can better focus on their genius. When asked why they should choose podcasting, Sam simply replied that he finds most people can easily make an emotional connection by listening. According to him, it is not always that easy, especially that it takes time and effort to do well, which is why he recommends finding people who can provide their service to you, use them and get to their level of expertise.Sam also highlighted the importance of aligning your message with your brand. Especially if you're looking for opportunities, you have to serve your audience and your industry first, make it fun, and help people in the process. Podcasting is the ultimate networking tool. Key Points from the Episode:What is TalkRadio.NYC?Why Does Podcasting Work?The Pros of PodcastsCommon Challenges Faced When Starting a PodcastThe Business Justification for Starting a PodcastTips to Engaging People About Sam Liebowitz: Sam Liebowitz, known as Conscious Consultant, is a twenty-seven year veteran entrepreneur in the field of human potential and empowerment. For more than ten years, he has owned and operated Double Diamond Wellness, Inc., in the heart of Manhattan. There, Sam provides coaching, business mentoring and healing services. About TalkRadio.NYC: TalkRadio.NYC is a broadcast-quality Internet radio station whose mission is to empower, uplift and educate audiences. They have been in business since 2010 and have produced nearly 50 shows and thousands of episodes. They have over 300,000 listeners in over 120 countries around the world!The programs are produced by professionals for professionals and cover all areas of life. Each of their hosts is an expert in their field on which their show is based. Topics range from leadership, personal and spiritual development, entrepreneurship, non-profit organizations and many other topics relevant to their global audience. Tweetable Moments: 4:30 - "Our brand is about uplifting, educating and empowering people.”5:09 - "However, people do come to me and they do get those benefits, but they come to me because they want to serve their audience, they want to serve their industry.  Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out the TalkRadio.NYC website at https://www.talkradio.nycCheck out the TalkRadio.NYC on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkradionyc/Check out Sam Liebowitz on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/consciousconsultant/recent-activity/posts/Check out Sam Liebowitz on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/consultantconscious/Check out TalkRadio.NYC on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadioNYC/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time! More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Host of Small Business Tax Savings Podcast, Mike Jesowshek. Small Business Tax Savings podcast brings awareness to tax strategies that can help businesses of different sizes maximize deductions. They help business owners keep most of the earnings while paying as little tax as legally possible. Mike talks about tax strategies business owners tend to overlook and ways to maximize deductions. There are many strategies agency owners can explore. However, he recommends that it's essential to take time to do tax planning. Look at core tax planning, strategize and implement it in your business.  Key points from this episode:Overview of Tax Savings PodcastMost under-utilized tax strategies people overlookMaximizing deductionsAfter-tax vs Pre-tax dollarsDifferent types of tax strategies for different sizes of businessesDownfalls involved with S Corporation.Legal benefits of getting an LLC entityTax strategies Agency owners should look atHow to be strategic with tax saving? About Mike Jesowshek: Mike is a forward-thinking CPA on a mission to guarantee that small business owners pay the least amount of taxes legally possible. He has spent his entire career as an entrepreneur. Throughout this, he witnessed all stages of business, from the good to the bad. This is why he has made it his mission to assist enterprises in experiencing achievements and setbacks. This is the origin of the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast. His ultimate goal is to help business owners in an area they are generally unfamiliar with, accounting, while also ensuring they pay the least amount of taxes legally possible. About Small Business Tax Savings Podcast: It’s geared toward small business owners. They specialize in tax savings and solutions to provide small businesses with a solid financial foundation. They aim to make their clients pay as little tax as legally possible. This quick-hitting podcast hosted by Mike Jesowshek, CPA, aims to provide business owners with critical information without all the fluff. Tweetable Moments:03:06 - "That home office that we have, that computer that we bought, that desk that we bought, all of those are tax deductions to us now that we're business owners."03:21 - "When we talk about maximizing deductions, that's the core concept that we're talking about. We're not talking about go out and buy, spend a bunch of money that you don't need to spend or things on things that you don't need."11:53 - "As long as you're making some type of money, it normally makes sense to just kind of spend a little bit of cash to, to be able to get that LLC rolling." Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast website at https://www.taxsavingspodcast.com/Check out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/taxsavings/Check out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/taxsavings/Check out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TaxPodcast/Check out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast Twitter at https://twitter.com/tax_podcastCheck out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvP30-YtTG7NQRIaRrJkWHwCheck out the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast Apple Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-business-tax-savings-podcast/id1377376636Check out Mike Jesowshek on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikejesowshek/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time! More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Author and Founder of 3 Owl Agency, David Feldman.3 Owl Agency is a quick-thinking team of designers and thinkers who create tailored, data-driven creative solutions that adapt to changing client needs and enable transformational growth. David gives a fresh perspective on running small agencies and using them to make a huge impact. Business owners shouldn't limit themselves to small clients just because of the agency size they run. Setting out to build a company is an excellent opportunity to develop your own culture based on your value.  Key points from this episode:Leveraging small agencies to your advantageThe playbook of how you can grow a business by intentionally staying small but making a significant impact on the worldHow the roles of being a CEO change once you hit the higher 7 figuresThe power in small companiesBenefits of running a smaller companyDon't limit yourself to small clients just because you're a small agencyBuilding a company means you get a unique opportunity to develop your own culture About David Feldman: David is the Founder and Director of Strategy at 3 Owl, an award-winning creative agency that creates websites that stand out from the noise.They’ve worked with companies like Mellow Mushroom, Great American Cookie Company, VitaLink, Taco Mac, and Wahoo. Numbers-wise, 3 Owl has 40+ employees and over seven figures in revenue.At the start of Covid-19, David had to fire 80% of his agency’s staff in one day. Despite the setback, he and the small team that stayed on never missed a deadline and continued to generate millions of dollars in added revenue for their clients. They also managed to grow 3Owl by 20% each year since.In 2021, David also wrote a book about how to scale a small business all while staying intentionally small, which is to be released by his publisher on May 15.About 3 Owl: 3 Owl is a cutting-edge branding agency that works with entrepreneurs with big dreams and goals. To equip their clients for success, they design fluid brand identities supported by the latest technologies and tools. They also build data-driven creative solutions that adapt to clients' shifting demands and support their transformational growth.Tweetable Moments:10:32 - "When you build your own company, you have a unique opportunity to build a culture which is just based on your values and based on your vision."09:08 - "Build long term relationships. There's so much more value there compared to the one-off projects with smaller clients."Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out the 3 Owl website at https://3owl.agency/Check out the 3 Owl Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/3owl.agency/Check out the 3 Owl Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/3owl.agency/Check out David Feldman on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-feldman-atl/Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:Tickets for the FIRST Annual Fame and Profit Summit 2022 are on sale now! Check it out HERE!️  We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.