Entrepreneurs on Fire

John Lee Dumas of EOFire
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19 snips
Mar 13, 2026 • 28min

Ketone-IQ: From DARPA Lab to a Gym or Cafe Near You. How to Build a Movement Around a New Technology with Michael Brandt: An EOFire Classic from 2022

Michael Brandt, CEO and co-founder of HVMN and creator of Ketone-IQ, turned DARPA- and DoD-backed research into consumer metabolic products. He discusses building downtime to innovate. He explains testing ideas by building an audience and the power of starting in a narrow niche. He shares the journey from military contracts to retail and how to market a new technology to mainstream buyers.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 29min

Uncorking Success: Michael Browne's Journey from Circus to Wine Legend

Michael Browne, celebrated winemaker and co-founder of Kosta Browne, turned circus-born showmanship into world-class Pinot Noir craftsmanship. He recounts orchard childhood flavors, mentor-driven learning, and founding Cirque and Chev. He also stresses long-term grit, the trio of concept-people-capital, and evolving brands through relentless hands-on work.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 24min

Scaling Spirit: The Business Behind the Amanita Movement with Christian Rasmussen

Christian Rasmussen, visionary entrepreneur and spiritual scholar behind Amentara, blends ethnobotany with sacred commerce. He recounts healing through Amanita use. He discusses balancing mission and profit, building trust via transparency, ethical wild-foraging and quality control, and the future of ethnobotanical wellness and research funding.
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8 snips
Mar 10, 2026 • 25min

Clarity, Cash Flow, and the Unsexy Decisions That Win with Bryan Guadagno

Bryan Guadagno, founder of It’s That Simple and food brand-builder focused on low-carb products and systems. He talks about using relentless simplicity as a growth strategy. He warns how hidden complexity drains cash and momentum. He urges amplifying what works, tightening SKUs and channels, and solving problems creatively to win in noisy markets.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 23min

From $500k in Debt to The high-ticket Sales Queen: The Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything with Vivian Weyll

Vivian Weyll, a speaker and entrepreneur known as The Sales Queen who teaches sales neuroscience and influence. She contrasts pressure-based selling with alignment and explains how nervous-system work transformed her income. She outlines quick trust-building techniques and how embodiment and rewiring beliefs shift you from chasing clients to attracting them.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 24min

No More Excuses - It's Time to Find Your Way Forward with Brett K. Oubre: An EOFire Classic from 2022

Brett K. Oubre, entrepreneur and CEO who rebuilt life and business after a brain tumor, plane crash, and debt. He talks about how major failure can precede success. He explores self-sabotage and the rise of excuses. He outlines practical steps to identify strengths, reclaim confidence, and find a way forward.
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8 snips
Mar 7, 2026 • 30min

Culture: How an Entrepreneur can Build Their Dream Team with Jason Haugen: An EOFire Classic from 2022

Jason Haugen, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Haugen RV Group, shares how to build team-first workplaces. He talks about leading from the front and serving your people. He explains setting measurable goals, gamifying performance safely, and crafting personalized incentives and events.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 21min

The Fatal Flaw Women Make When They Leave Corporate for Entrepreneurship with Teresa Vozza: An EOFire Classic from 2022

Teresa Vozza, leadership expert and certified executive coach who left corporate to build a purpose-driven business. She explains why women leave corporate and the mindset shifts that matter. Focuses on identity before tactics, narrowing to one client and one problem, and learning and networking before launching. Practical, mindset-first advice wrapped in candid stories.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 26min

How Ordinary Investors Can Achieve Financial Freedom in Ten Years or Less Using Real Estate and Insurance the Way the Wealthy Do with Ryan D. Lee

Ryan D. Lee, founder of Wealth Outside Wall Street and author of Retire in 10 Years or Less, teaches cashflow-first strategies using real estate and overfunded cash-value life insurance. He critiques the 401(k) model. He shares a ten-year blueprint blending insurance leverage with rental income. He stresses building systems for options and control over time.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 23min

Turning Pain into Purpose: Building a Brand Women Actually Trust with Amy Suzanne Upchurch

Amy Suzanne Upchurch, founder and CEO of Pink Stork and mom of six, turned personal health struggles and faith into a wellness brand for women. She discusses how military life prepared her for leadership. She talks product design that honors women's bodies, motherhood as a leadership advantage, and how community and purpose build trust.

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