Real People, Real Business

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July 20, 2025

121 - Influence Without Authority: Building Team Dynamics with Blima Ehrentreu

What if your biggest leadership challenge isn't having too little power—it's having the wrong kind? Most founders think they need more authority to lead effectively, but the real game-changer is mastering influence without formal power. Join us as we explore how to build team dynamics that thrive on trust, expertise,…

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July 20, 2025

120 Organic Growth Alchemy with Dan Shinder

What if you could build a 1.5 million follower audience without spending a dime on ads? Dan Shinder of Drum Talk TV cracked the code on organic viral growth, reaching 100 million people annually through pure content alchemy. Discover the hidden mechanics behind viral content that spreads like wildfire without…

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July 20, 2025

119 Traction and the Entrepreneurial Operating System with Hark Herold

Are your team members marching to different drummers? Discover how military precision meets entrepreneurial vision through the Entrepreneurial Operating System. We'll explore how founders can transform vision gaps into aligned execution, turning scattered efforts into focused momentum. Learn the tactical frameworks that bridge founder dreams with team reality, ensuring everyone…

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July 11, 2025

118 - The Commitment Cliff: Side Hustle vs Small Business with Seth Goldstein

Stuck between the safety of your side hustle and the terrifying leap to small business? You're not alone. 67% of founders freeze at the commitment cliff - that moment when scaling requires abandoning your security blanket. Today we decode the specific triggers that force this brutal choice, from customer demands…

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July 11, 2025

117 Your Financial Forecast is Probably Wrong with Jon Morris

What if your financial forecast is wrong? Most founders build single-path projections that crumble when reality hits. Jon Morris reveals how scenario planning transforms uncertainty into competitive advantage. Learn to model multiple outcomes, identify hidden risks, and build forecasts that survive market chaos. Discover why 73% of startups fail due…

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July 11, 2025

116 - The Hidden Power Struggle: Handling High-Value Clients with Stephen Skeel and Michael Ayjian

Who really controls your client relationships? Big clients often hijack your business while you chase their approval. Emmy-winning filmmakers Michael Ayjian and Stephen Skeel of 7 Wonders Cinema reveal how they maintain authority with Fortune 500 brands without losing the deal. Learn the power dynamics that separate successful agencies from…

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Aug. 9, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #103 with Chris Troka- Elevating Business Through AI & Collaboration

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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Aug. 2, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #102 with Ali Nichols - Partnering to Expand Property Ownership

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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July 26, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #101 with Wil Reynolds - Playing to Win in Business

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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July 19, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #100 with Jame Healy - Thriving Together in Business Partnership

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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July 12, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #99 with Cleoniki Kesidis - Forging Connection as a Creative

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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July 6, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #98 with Crystalynn Shelton - Finding Joy Beyond the Numbers

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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June 28, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #97 w/Moira Ni Ghallachoir -Destiny-Driven Business Through Speaking

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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June 21, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #96 w/Sebastian Schaffer -Business as a Catalyst for Personal Growth

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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June 14, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #95 with Tim Kachuriak - Marketing for a Cause

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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June 7, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #94 with Dr. Laura Purdy - Disrupting the Status Quo in Healthcare

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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May 24, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #93 with Donna Loughlin - Embracing Your Sliding Door Moment

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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May 17, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #92 with Ann Carden - Reaching Serial Success Seizing Opportunity

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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May 10, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #91 with Ethan Song - Finding Fulfillment Creating Community

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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May 3, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #90 with Lindy Nowak - Finding Freedom By Keeping It Simple

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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April 26, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #89 with Indus Khaitan - Mastering the Business Side of Technology

Indus Khaitan is the founder and CEO of Quolum, an On Deck Scale company, that helps companies effectively consume software at scale. In this episode, you’ll hear how Indus went from writing code to launching his own SaaS business, how he educated himself on the business side of technology, and…

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April 19, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #88 - Alyse Maslonik- Paying it Forward as a Mission-Driven Business

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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April 12, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #87 w/ Projjal Ghatak - Creating a New Category in a Legacy Market

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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April 5, 2023

Real People, Real Business - EP #86 with Nicole Liloia - Forging a New Path in Client Support

Real People, Real Business is my online show featuring business owners and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches, creating and growing their dream businesses, one step at a time. Sometimes we need inspiration and answers from folks who are closer to where we are, and who share the same experiences,…

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