The Proven Entrepreneur: Recent Episodes
Don Williams
It can feel lonely to be an entrepreneur. With so much on your plate, it is easy to lose focus because of all the details. At times your personal, family &/or professional lives can feel like they are falling off the tracks. That's why it is so important to learn from those ahead of you and design an efficient business roadmap for success. Learning from stories is one of the easiest and most powerful strategies for growth.
Join Don Williams as he sits down with world-class experts to help you become The Proven Entrepreneur. Build your blueprint, craft a strategy and then act for business success.
This podcast features inspiring, candid stories from real-life entrepreneurs. These proven entrepreneurs detail how they achieved success with clear, easy advice that anyone can emulate. Get motivated by hardworking individuals who reveal secrets to making twice the money in half the time. Receive their actionable tips that reduce overwhelm, stress, and depression. Understand that as a proven entrepreneur you with win or you learn and learning is just slower winning.
These conversations include the failures and losses guests encountered throughout their careers. Hear vulnerable discussions about the challenges they had to overcome as rising entrepreneurs. Discover how they turned roadblocks into their advantage. By learning how to utilize the lowest points of your business, you can create a positive shift in your own success-building story.
Don Williams is the Proven Entrepreneur who guides you in this incredible journey. He brings to the podcast the principles he learned over the past 30 years. At the young age of 19, Don became the top salesperson in the United States. In less than a year, he rose as the top sales manager in the country out of 40 offices. Don started his first company at 26 years old, and though he made many mistakes he kept learning and courageously faced every risk. After crafting his roadmap to success, Don founded a dozen business ventures.
Don has worked with more than half of Fortune 500 companies on marketing sales and service strategy execution. He is also involved with Entrepreneurs' Organization, a non-profit peer network of over 16,000 entrepreneurs worldwide. Many businesses seek Don's help in developing high-performing sales operations. His expertise is invaluable in giving birth to an entire community of business leaders.
Many entrepreneurs desire connection. And an authentic connection with other entrepreneurs, can lead to transformational change. All entrepreneurs think they are "different", but the truth is entrepreneurs are very much alike. Entrepreneurs want to know what their fellow entrepreneurs feel and think when running their businesses. Entrepreneurs want to know how their peers balance work, life and family. They want to affirm if they are on the right track or doing something wrong. There is no better way to elevate your entrepreneurship career than by learning from those who have “been there and done that”. Every success story highlighted in this podcast exudes inspiration and motivation to keep moving forward.
Tuning into these stories is a huge first step towards the success you desire. Receive brand-new guidance every week and finally take hold of your business goals in no time.
Join Don Williams in dissecting stories of success and failure. Unravel the nuggets of wisdom shared by proven entrepreneurs to bring your business to its highest potential. The life of an entrepreneur may be extremely hectic and pressuring. With the right advice and guidance, nothing can stop you from becoming a strong business leader ready to take on anything.
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Welcome to the Proven Entrepreneur Show. In this episode, Don Williams interviews Matthew Pollard, an entrepreneur and sales expert. They discuss Matthew's early entrepreneurial influences, his professional focus, and the importance of talent, skills, and belief. Matthew shares his journey and success in sales, highlighting the pitfalls of promoting great salespeople to managers. They also discuss the power of enthusiasm and being sold yourself, influenced by the teachings of Zig Ziglar.
The conversation delves into understanding introversion and extroversion, building teams with diverse personalities, and the importance of bias and prejudice in team building. Matthew shares hard lessons and warp speed moments in his career, emphasizing the power of collaboration and the EO community. The episode concludes with closing thoughts and how to connect with Matthew.
Ankit Patel, a serial entrepreneur, shares his journey of starting and growing his optometry business and the creation of My Business Care Team, a global resourcing company. He discusses the benefits of outsourcing non-doctor payroll functions and how it can lead to cost savings and increased revenue for optometry practices. Ankit also highlights the use of AI in his businesses and the importance of understanding one's own psychology and focusing on strengths. He encourages support for My Business Care Team and offers assistance to optometrists and ophthalmologists in need of support.
In this episode of The Proven Entrepreneur Show, Don Williams interviews Stephanie Nivinskus, founder and CEO of Sizzle Force Marketing. They discuss Stephanie's journey from her early influences and first job to her transition into entrepreneurship. Stephanie shares her experiences with the challenges posed by AI in marketing and how she adapted to these changes. The conversation also touches on valuable insights about perseverance in entrepreneurship, advice to her younger self, and the future of AI in marketing.
Hey there, fellow entrepreneur! Have I got a treat for you today. I just listened to the latest episode of the Proven Entrepreneur Show, and let me tell you, it's packed with incredible insights and inspiring stories that you won't want to miss.
Host Don Williams kicks things off with an engaging conversation featuring the dynamic duo, Richard and Chalon Clark. As the cameras start rolling, you can feel the energy as they dive into their entrepreneurial journeys. Chalon, a talented attorney turned interior designer, shares how she started her company, Design Redefined, from scratch and how her mindset shifted from lawyer to creative visionary. Alongside her, Richard reveals his passion for flipping houses and his love for sharing cultural cuisine with the world through his restaurant brands and a villa in Jamaica.
But it's not all sunshine and rainbows. They also open up about the hard lessons they've learned along the way. Richard shares the emotional toll of his first failed business venture and how he had to pick up the pieces. Chalon reflects on her own setbacks, emphasizing the importance of legal agreements for entrepreneurs. It's a powerful reminder that failure is not the opposite of success but an essential part of the journey.
Throughout the episode, Richard and Chalon drop wisdom bombs left and right. Richard's metaphor of juggling glass balls and rubber balls will resonate with every entrepreneur, teaching us to prioritize and protect what truly matters. Meanwhile, Chalon's journey of finding her capacity and learning to say no is sure to strike a chord with ambitious go-getters.
The episode wraps up with a beautiful reminder to stay present, trust in grace, and embrace the path set by God. It's a message that will speak to your soul and inspire you to be the best version of yourself.
If you're ready for an episode filled with authentic wisdom, game-changing insights, and contagious entrepreneurial spirit, you need to listen to this episode now. Connect with Chalon on Instagram at @yourdesignredefined and reach out to Richard at Richard.Thomas@tphhg.com or on LinkedIn. Trust me, you won't regret diving into this episode. So what are you waiting for? Hit play and get ready to be inspired. See you on the other side of success!
Hey there, podcast lovers! This is Don Williams, and I am thrilled to present to you the latest episode of the proven entrepreneur show. Get ready, because today we have a special guest, Kyle Noonan, joining us for an incredible conversation that will leave you inspired and motivated.
Kyle takes us on a journey through his entrepreneurial path, sharing how he and his best friend built their empire from the ground up. From investment banking to opening their first brand, FreeRange, it's been a wild ride of success and lessons learned.
But it's not just about the success stories. Kyle dives deep into the importance of work ethic, perseverance, and the power of surrounding yourself with talented individuals. He emphasizes that execution is key, and it's not always about the idea itself.
As we listen to Kyle's stories, we gain valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship. We discover that it's not just about being the smartest person in the room, but rather creating a team that complements each other's strengths.
So, what are you waiting for? Tune in now to this enlightening episode and hear firsthand from a true entrepreneur who has navigated the challenges and triumphs of building a successful business. Discover Kyle's secrets to being a visionary leader and how to position yourself for long-term success.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable advice and inspiration from Kyle Noonan. Head over to our website atthefreerangeconcepts.com or find us on social media at Kyle Noonan to join the conversation and learn more about his incredible journey.
Trust me, you do not want to miss out on this captivating episode. Get ready to be motivated, inspired, and equipped with the tools you need to thrive in your own entrepreneurial journey. So, buckle up, hit that play button, and let's dive deep into the mind of a proven entrepreneur. Enjoy!
In this episode of The Proven Entrepreneur Show, host Don Williams sits down with Kyle Noonan, co-founder of FreeRange Concepts, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and the secrets to his success. From humble beginnings to building a thriving business empire, Kyle shares valuable insights and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Topics Discussed:
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The story behind FreeRange Concepts and its various brands.
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The importance of trust and shared values in business partnerships.
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The evolution and success of their dog-friendly concept, Mutz.
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The expansion plans and future locations of FreeRange Concepts.
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Kyle's unconventional career path and the Role of work ethic in Entrepreneurship.
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The significance of execution and hard work over ideas.
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The value of humility, seeking advice, and building a strong team.
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Lessons learned from past failures and the importance of patience.
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Kyle's personal journey as a young entrepreneur and the impact of family.
Entities Mentioned:
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Don Williams - Host of The Proven Entrepreneur Show.
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Kyle Noonan - Co-founder of FreeRange Concepts.
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FreeRange Concepts - A hospitality group that includes various restaurant and bar concepts.
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Mutz - A dog-friendly concept within FreeRange Concepts.
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The General Public - An American gastropub whiskey bar.
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Jolio Fine Tex Mex - A Tex-Mex restaurant named after Kyle's grandfather.
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Papado's Seafood Kitchen - A restaurant where Kyle began his career.
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Houston - The city where Kyle had a pivotal conversation about his future.
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COVID - The pandemic that affected the operations of FreeRange Concepts.
Don't miss this inspiring episode filled with valuable insights and practical advice from an experienced entrepreneur. Tune in now!
Entrepreneurial success is not just about turning passion into profit; it's about embracing challenges, seizing opportunities, and nurturing both your business and personal partnerships with unwavering determination. Hey there, it's Don Williams, and get ready to be blown away! Today, we have the dynamic duo behind Dillas Quesadillas, Kyle Gordon and Maggie Gordon, two entrepreneurial powerhouses celebrating their business's 10th anniversary. Their story starts from the bottom, as Kyle spent seven years honing his skills at Raising Canes, setting the stage for the future. But building a thriving business comes with its fair share of challenges, and we'll explore the blood, sweat, and tears they poured into making their dreams a reality. The moment Dillas Quesadillas was born is a tale of passion meeting opportunity. Inspired by the fast-casual trend and their love for Chipotle, they seized the moment to create a unique and thriving business. If you're itching for inspiration, ready to elevate your business game, and eager to learn from seasoned entrepreneurs, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality!
Topics discussed include:
● Childhood Influences and exposure to Entrepreneurship
● Starting from the bottom and gaining experience in the restaurant industry
● Financial challenges and the importance of proper financial planning
● The dynamics of being a couple entrepreneur and maintaining a successful relationship
● The power of seeking advice and assistance
● Balancing each other's strengths and maintaining open communication
● Taking risks and pursuing one's passions
● Learning from mistakes and staying committed to goals
Entities mentioned throughout the episode include:
● Dillas Quesadillas: Kyle and Maggie's successful business
● Raising Canes: A company where Kyle gained experience and honed his entrepreneurial skills
Join Don Williams and the Gordons as they share valuable insights, personal stories, and wisdom gained from their journey as entrepreneurs. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or someone looking to start their own venture, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to gain inspiration, learn from their experiences, and discover the keys to success in the business world.
Hey there, fellow listeners! Don Williams here, and boy do I have a treat for you today. In this episode of the Proven Entrepreneur Show, I have the pleasure of hosting Dallas attorney and serial entrepreneur,Bill Richmond. Bill brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, and he's here to share his fascinating journey with us.
Starting off as a small business lawyer, Bill and his buddies decided to break away from the traditional big law firm model. They formed their own firm,Platt Cheema Richmond, which has now grown to 28 lawyers spread across two offices in Dallas and Houston. They cover everything from business law to commercial real estate, catering to the needs of entrepreneurs like us.
But that's not all. Last year, Bill embarked on a whole new venture with the creation of CareGuide Advocates. This incredible company is revolutionizing the healthcare system by providing health transparency and advocacy services. They help individuals, as well as companies and health plans, find affordable and fair care options, even when dealing with surprise bills or outrageous hospital charges.
Throughout the episode, Bill shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, the importance of saying no to problematic people and setting boundaries, and continuous learning as a key to success. He also touches upon the power of intention, imagination, and the freedom to be extraordinary in chasing our dreams.
Now, I know you're eager to learn more, so don't waste another second. Tune in now to gain valuable wisdom and discover how Bill's firms, Platt Cheema Richmond PLLC and CareGuide Advocates, are making a significant impact in their respective industries. Visitcgasaves.com and @pcrfirm.com to learn more about these incredible ventures. Trust me, this episode is pure gold, so go ahead and hit that play button!
Thanks for joining me on this incredible entrepreneurial journey. Stay inspired, my friends!
We are about to take an incredible journey into entrepreneurship and the dynamics of a family business with our wonderful guests, Ann and Sunny Shue, the founders of Mpowered Families. We dig deep into their childhood experiences and learn about the examples that shaped them; you'll discover how a humble gas station in Louisiana and a toy business turned furniture enterprise sowed the seeds of the successful serial entrepreneurs we have today. The Shues don't shy away from discussing the industry's inherent challenges, emphasizing the importance of life-work balance and sharing how entrepreneurs can sometimes get lost in the all-consuming nature of their businesses. This candid conversation provides insight into how we treat people, reminding us to pay attention to and care about the people around us. Discover how we can recalibrate our family relationships using business strategies and learn about the importance of alignment over achieving perfect scores. You wouldn't want to miss this episode because this delivers a captivating exploration of life, business, and family. You never know; this episode might stoke the embers of your entrepreneurial journey!
Podcast Show Notes:
In this lively exchange, Don Williams invites Ann and Sunny Shue, serial entrepreneurs and founders of Mpowered Families, to share their entrepreneurial journeys and how they maintain balance in the realm of business and personal life. From tales of their childhood spent in family-owned ventures to their current passion project, Mpowered Families, this interview dives deep into the life of the entrepreneurial couple. Gain insights into their childhood experiences that shaped them into the business minds they are today, discover EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and how it made a significant impact on their business and relationships, and learn about the importance of prioritizing personal growth in pursuit of success in life and work. If you're an entrepreneur or aspiring to be one, this episode is a goldmine of wisdom and inspiration. Don't miss out!
Topics Discussed:
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Childhood experiences as the foundation for an entrepreneurial mindset
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Importance of balancing family, business, and personal life
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Introduction to Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
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The transition from different business ventures to founding Empowered Families
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The role of personal growth and self-awareness in an entrepreneurial journey
Entities Mentioned:
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Don Williams
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Ann Shue
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Sunny Shue
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Mpowered Families
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Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
You can find Mpowered Families in the following:
Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, Youtube
Entrepreneurship is not merely a destination; it is a perpetual journey of peaks, valleys, and the relentless pursuit of growth. In this episode, we sit down with Lubo Smid, the co-founder, and CEO of STRV, a leading software design and engineering company. Lubo shares personal anecdotes, highlighting the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship and the continuous journey toward improvement. As he ponders on his initial encounters with exchanging time, energy, and creativity for money, he emphasizes time as the most valuable currency that we all possess. As the conversation progresses, Lubo shares the defining moments of his entrepreneurial journey, which includes a painful lesson that eventually transformed into a valuable learning experience. He stresses the significance of living according to core values, which provide a foundation for resilience in the face of challenges. Lubo's own experiences serve as a testament to the idea that entrepreneurship offers more freedom, income, and fulfillment compared to traditional employment. Join us and discover how embracing entrepreneurship, living by your values, and embracing the unknown can lead to remarkable growth and success.
Your path to success doesn’t have to be lonely. For you to go a long way, having someone by your side can lead to a much better journey. In this episode, Ethan Bull and Stephanie Bull, the Founders of ProAssisting, take their moment to share the story of how they embarked on the path of entrepreneurship and how it led them to success. They share the amazing work they are doing at ProAssisting, where they provide remote executive assistant support. Going behind the story of their success, Ethan and Stephanie tell us how they navigate business as a married couple. While it can be difficult, they show us that it is possible. They agreed that giving grace to each other does help the marriage go hand in hand with business. Gain insights from these mighty bulls charging toward success today. Tune in to find more business and life lessons.
Hearing is innate to many humans, but listening is a skill we should master. Listening means you are paying attention to the speaker to understand deeply. In this episode, Dr. Mark Goulston, the author of Just Listen, provides insights on mastering the effective communication to persuade anyone. He provides some tips to help entrepreneurs persuade, negotiate, and sell. Lead with generosity that helps investors or other people become successful, and they will reciprocate it. Listen effectively. Tune in to this episode with Dr. Mark Goulston and learn the first make-or-break step in persuading anyone.
Our guest today considers himself a results guy but lacks in idea generation. What he lacks never stops him from creating an epic business and an epic life! What did he do to make it possible? In this episode, Justin Breen, Founder of BrEpic Life, dives into creating an Epic Life by partnering with visionaries to build successful global companies. Justin admits that there are things that he cannot do, but if you stay in your zone of genius and hire people to do things you can’t or don’t want to do. It’s the key to thriving and becoming abundant. Quench your thirst for wisdom, seep some insights, and sip to taste life in abundance by tuning in to this episode with Justin Breen today.
Experience is the mother of all wisdom, for we learn from our experiences. But we don’t have to experience the mistakes others make in their journey. If we could share each other’s experiences, we could learn meaningfully. Sean Magennis, the CEO of Mutual Capital Alliance, discusses how the forum provides a shortcut for your entrepreneurial journey. Sean also takes us on a rollercoaster ride of impostor syndrome and how dealing with it differentiates a successful entrepreneur from an entrepreneur. Learn more from a seasoned entrepreneur and leader by tuning into this episode. There’s so much more to unpack today!
Life is full of ups and downs, and it is never meant to be approached in a linear way. If you want to thrive and find numerous solutions to your problems, you must learn how to train your creative mind. This episode features author, transformation expert, and spiritual strategist Tara-Nicholle Kirk. She shares how a rough childhood and a major economic recession opened her eyes to achieving personal growth outside her comfort zone. She explains why going beyond your zone of excellence can reveal your real genius, become less tactical, and result in a profound inner transformation. Tara also explains how her daily rituals and meditative practices led to the creation of SoulTour, a company that helps people tap into their spiritual self and unlock their biggest potentials.
One of the great things about entrepreneurship is that there is almost no barrier to entry. Not even being young can keep you from being an entrepreneur. Just like this episode’s guest, Václav (Vash) Tomanec. At just 25 years old, Vash has already become a serial entrepreneur, building three successful seven-figure businesses. His latest venture, Mindtrepreneur, is all about helping entrepreneurs transform their business and lives by mastering their mindset. In this conversation, he joins Don Williams to share with us his amazing journey of becoming the “accidental entrepreneur” and what he learned about hard work, commitment, and perseverance. Vash then dives deep into the power of our minds. When we learn how to visualize, we can create the belief that something is possible. And Vash has the story that illustrates what the mind can do to our lives when we just work with it. Join him in today’s show to learn and be inspired to reach our goals. After all, it’s all in your mind.
Public speaking gigs are one of the best lead generation strategies for businesses of any niche or model. Grant Baldwin has a deep love for the art of speaking, and he has created a platform where he could train aspiring speakers. Joining Don Williams, he talks about the story behind his coaching and training company for speakers, The Speaker Labs. He explains the importance of hiring good people and being intentional with culture in a physical or a virtual environment. Grant also shares valuable entrepreneurship lessons he learned from his father and his inspiring transition from a youth pastor to a professional speaker.
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Often, some of the best entrepreneurial journeys start with humble beginnings. Stories full of grit and being at the right place and time and with the right skills make for great inspiration. This episode’s guest is one whose own journey is nothing short of that. Warren Rustand joins Don Williams to share with us how he went from Minnesota Farm Boy to White House Fellow to WPO Global Chair & EO Dean of Learning. Witnessing leadership at such a special time, he takes us to that period when he worked with the former President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford, and later on pursued his entrepreneurial endeavors. He then shares the highs and lows of business and the lessons he learned throughout his journey. Follow along with Warren and Don as they lend us some wisdom on what it takes to be an entrepreneur, battle scars and all.
Success in business. How can you achieve it? What is the formula to grow your business? In this episode, Preston Brown, a Business Coach, discusses the seven stages of entrepreneurship and the formula to grow your business. Preston suggests that you must look at the three filters, productivity, profitability, and purpose, before you invest or start any company if you want to be an entrepreneur. He also identifies four core values we should have in every area of life. Tune in to this insightful episode with Preston Brown!
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
Setting a strategic plan is essential for growth in our business. Today’s guest has an interesting story of losing an award-winning agency and building it back in less than 90 days. In this episode, Scott Empringham, the CEO/Owner of Empringham Media Group, shares how his 8-Step Plan helps him rebuild his business without employees, money, and advantages. His strategies, methods, and latest A.I. Tools made that growth possible. Grab this opportunity to gain more insights and grow with Scott today! So tune in to turn that goal possible!
Scott’s committed to helping any business get customers with social media and offers a complimentary monthly workshop to share his unique story and help businesses answer three key questions: “Where do I start?”, “What do I say?”, “How do I finish everything using the latest strategies and A.I. tools in less time?” You can enroll now at: www.smart90workshop.com
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Winston Churchill said that success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. Craig Swanson is an entrepreneur, business coach, and co-founder of CreativeLive who has lived this line. In this episode, Craig will share his story, including his journey with CreativeLive and how he became the secret weapon to its multimillion-dollar mark! Tune in as we discuss the factors of success, the path to creative breakthroughs, the potential of digitalization, the businessman’s perspective on failure, and more!
With lessons learned from adversities coupled with luck, things can take you right where you're supposed to be. Rick Sapio did not take his past experiences for granted, learning and taking advantage of them as he stepped into the entrepreneurial life. Now, he is a Dallas powerhouse CEO, investor, author, and engineer and the founder of Mutual Capital Alliance, Inc. In this episode, he joins Don Williams to share with us the story that pushed him to start a business at 13 years old, pursue engineering, and eventually found his company. Rick also tells us what he discovered about billionaires that separate them from the pack, the common mistakes entrepreneurs make, and why you need a liberating structure to reach your potential.
Richard Blank flew overseas to teach English at Costa Rica's Call Center. Little did he know he would become the CEO of that very call center. This position pushed him to take some time to learn the ins and outs of the business. He got to know each and every agent personally. Most importantly, he created a great working culture for everybody. Figure out how he did these things today!
Richard joins Don Williams to talk about his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Learn why he wanted to pursue call centers and his unique cultural approach to this business. Discover how you can become a transformational leader just like him in this informative conversation.
Attorney Matt Aulsbrook started his first insurance agency in 2009, catering to the non-standard auto insurance market. But after seeing that most clients are not always getting a fair share when making claims, he decided to shift gears and concentrate on personal injury. Joining Don Williams, he shares how he started his entrepreneurial journey at 15 years old and his experiences in law school. Matt also talks about struggling with drugs and alcohol, getting arrested multiple times, and overcoming these hurdles to establish a successful law practice.
All progress starts with a yes. Today’s proven entrepreneur proves that. Saurajit Kanungo grew up in India with no entrepreneurial background in his family. From there, he went on to become a successful IT entrepreneur in Texas. He shares the crucial events that happened in between in this interview with Don Williams. In this conversation, we learn how Saurajit’s willingness to do more and achieve more allowed him to become a leading entrepreneur in his industry today. He also shares some of the biggest lessons in entrepreneurship and business leadership that he has learned over the years. Join in and learn the power of hard work and perseverance in this episode of The Proven Entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurship is a challenge but is very rewarding. You have to be persistent and goal-oriented if you want to achieve your goals. Listen to your host Don Williams as he dives deep into a conversation with Jodi Daniels about data privacy and compliance. Privacy is one of those complex things you must understand if you want to incorporate an excellent leadership style in your organization. Jodi Daniels is a Certified Informational Privacy Professional with more than 20 years of experience helping businesses get to where they want to be. In this episode, she shares critical insights on the importance of communication, due diligence, and building relationships with people. Are you facilitating open communication and setting realistic goals in your business? Tune in to learn more about privacy, marketing, business strategies, and inspiring people through leadership.
Too fast may not be too wise. Some good things take the right timing and the right people to work out. This is exactly what Kamard Johnson, CEO/CVO at GTT Commercial Tires, learned. If you are thinking of taking your business to the next level, this is the podcast for you! In this episode, Kamard shares insights on how focusing on building processes, creating roles, filling them with the right people, and providing excellent service can give your business the leverage to take off. So tune in and learn about a platform that can teach you about starting, scaling, and owning your own tire store.
Ever since you were young, you were programmed by society to aim for money and success. But, what is the real meaning of being successful? Is it based on the income you’re earning or the profit your business is generating? Listen to your host Don Williams as he talks with Brent Freeman about focusing on the little things that bring you joy and happiness. He talks about realigning your life to reconnect with what you’re passionate about. Brent uses business to generate profits and social impact while optimizing happiness in himself and other people’s lives. In this episode, he shares how he got into entrepreneurship and failed his way to success. He explains the power of learning and discovering your true happiness.
You need to know when to shift your mindset and create a place for success. Join your host Don Williams as he talks with the CEO of IRS Trouble Solvers, Ben Golden. Ben specializes in tax resolution because of his own past experiences with the IRS. In this episode, he shares detailed information on taxes and accounting, especially the importance of getting an expert to help you. You must not assume that you will not encounter problems along the way because there are people that can help you deal with those. He also discusses entrepreneurship, moving forward, and acting with grace and forgiveness.
Success stories aren’t built overnight. They are a result of hard work, effort, patience, and a lot of failures. Listen to Mike Otis as he dives deep into his entrepreneurial journey. Mike, Founder of Double O, Inc., has been a practitioner and fan of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), Open Book Management, and Entrepreneurs' Organization during his career as founder of four Companies (there's a 5th in the works). He is currently fighting cancer with ferocious grace and dignity. Tune in for in-depth insights on leadership, setting objectives, and organizational growth.
Ari Rastegar, the Oracle of Austin Real Estate and CEO of Rastegar Property Company, is our guest here today. He is one of the most influential power players in the commercial real estate world. He is also the author of The Gift of Failure, which is exactly what he did. His career didn't start out well. He experienced failure and bad grades. He started his firm with a $3,000 loan in law school. But that didn't stop him. He learned from his failure to find success. Now, he successfully invested and exited in 38 cities, 12 states, and 7 different asset classes. Join Don Williams as he talks to Ari about how he built his real estate empire. Discover how his business is not his business but an extension of his life.
In the Soviet Union, there was little to no such thing as entrepreneurship. The government owns everything, and when they own everything, competition doesn't exist. This is where Ukrainian Entrepreneur Vladimir Gendelman grew up. His parents always taught him not to pursue entrepreneurship. This did not hold him back, though. He moved to America to start his entrepreneurial career and became the Founder and CEO of Company Folders. Learn how he started his award-winning business as a basement operation and how he grew it into a multi-million-dollar company. Join Don Williams as he talks to Vlad about his start in the folder industry. Learn about the time he gamed the system and how that backfired. Discover more about the Ukrainian tech market. And find out his thoughts on the Russia-Ukraine war and why you still need to support Ukraine.
Many people are afraid to do the things they are most passionate about for fear of becoming a starving artist. Instead, they go on exhausting grinds that do not give them actual fulfillment. But for Ethan King, his success story began taking shape when he stayed the course with the things he truly loves doing. Joining Don Williams, he shares how starting a small graphic design business with his girlfriend (and later wife) became the standard for his biggest entrepreneurship achievements. Ethan also discusses some tips on maintaining a healthy marriage and breaks down the lessons he learned from a near-bankruptcy experience.
If your business is struggling, outsourcing talent can really save it. It's low-cost and you get to recruit people from around the world. What your business is going to do is secondary. It's more important to get the best people for the job, whether they're your neighbor or across the globe. Develop this gig economy and start outsourcing talent. Join Don Williams as he gets Brad Stevens to share how outsourcing saved his company. Brad is the CEO of Outsource Access where he provides full-time vetted and trained virtual staff from the Philippines to business owners all over the world. Listen to his story from the disaster of his teeth whitening company to discovering Jim Collins. Learn how to outsource properly to really grow your business.
Exiting your business is like owning stock. You need to know when you have a very good return. So you should be able to exit without question. Building a company can be emotional, no doubt about that. You're sacrificing your time, sweat, and tears into something that may or may not even work. But you have to remember that at the end of the day, your company is a business.
Join Don Williams as he talks to Shahar Erez about his $0 to a $100MM exit in 30 Months. Shahar is the co-founder and CEO of Stoke Talent. Stoke helps empowers organizations with a solution to manage their growing workforce. With the ever-growing rate of freelancers, Shahar is here to help.
Listen in as Don and Shahar talk about the freelancing landscape, especially in today's environment. Discover how he sold his company with a $100MM exit. And find out why you need to network and go to meetings as an entrepreneur.
In marketing and sales, talking to people in a way they can hear is crucial. Getting their attention and interest means an increased future generated sales. It is a very important process, and most businesses would consider this very crucial. Today, Don William interviews Lead Generation Queen, Caryn Kopp. Carolyn is the Chief Door Opener for Kopp Consulting, a company that helps business leaders and salespeople get in the door with their most sought-after prospects. Tune in and learn some valuable nuggets on how you can get that right door open!
Ever felt that something is missing when everything is within your reach? If you are looking to fill that void, don’t miss this episode of The Proven Entrepreneur! Listen and be inspired by Finnian Kelly, the Founder of Intentionality, as he shares his story of self-doubt and reflection. Finnian tackles how he found clarity of purpose, focus, and his way back to entrepreneurship through living life with intentionality.
Amazon Guru Steven Pope founded My Amazon Guy. They fully service and manage over 200 Amazon seller brands on anything that generates traffic, including search engine optimization, pay-per-click, or anything that improves conversion rates, such as design, catalog management, copyright, and merchandise. He founded his company just 48 hours after getting laid off from his previous job, and within a day, he secured a $3000 monthly contract. Now, he has over 200 employees. How did he do it? Don’t miss out as Steven tells the secret to his entrepreneurial success with host Don Williams.
It’s never too late to start your business! Joining Don Williams in this episode is Lisa Laporte CEO & Executive Producer of TWiT TV. Lisa started her business after a significant corporate career in accounting at the age of 35. Now, she’s 53 and still thriving in the industry. Lisa also opens up about her struggles rising up the ranks in a man’s world and why it’s important and necessary to speak up and be vocal when you need to be. Tune in as she shares the valuable lessons she learned throughout her entrepreneurial journey with practical tips for aspiring business owners.
I am the founder of Etoile luxury handbags. I was born in Montreal, CN and Etoile is French for the word star. You'll feel like a star when you carry an Etoile bag. Etoile is the most fascinating, beautiful exquisite handbag collection you will ever come across. I'm recording today from one of our New York City factories, I love to spend time with the product. t's a really great, happy place for me.
Tip - Most Successfuls entrepreneurs have fun!
And we build fantastic, beautifully aesthetic pleasing bags that really resonate well with a wide audience. Our DNAis really in the intelligence of the bag. Our most popular bag contains a second bag, it's totally convertible.
Tip - Many successful entrepreneurs design a product or service with one addtional "stand-out" feature.
I'm still the Creative Director for Etoile. I designed the first bag to solve problems for me when I travelling to see high end buyers whne I worked in high-end fashion. I needed to look the part and be efficient and that' how Etoile was born.
Tip - great entrepreneurs solve problems.
My Childhood
My mother worked for a big corporations, but when I was young girl, she had a flower shop. Though on a smaller scale, my mother did set an entrepreneurial example for me. I don't recall saying, I want to be just like my mom. In fact, I recall wanting to be the opposite of my mom and just being silly. I think in retrospect I can see that it certainly has shown me that it's a possible. In some ways, I've turned into my mother - LOL. We sell direct to consumer and to luxury retailers. Selling to luxury retaailers allowed us to quickly expand our footprint in different regions.
TIp - Alternative distribution channels for entrepreneurs can help you quickly expand geography and market share.
We started in 2018 and our first customer was a luxury store named Stanley Korshak in Dallas. Since that time we expanded it to e-com and to our own brick and mortar stores. I'm very, very strict on distribution. Brand equity is so important if youre trying to beuild a great American luxury brand. Even though this is our fifth year, I feel like we are still in the infancy of our brand.
I went to college and studied business. I always ha a calling for the fashion industry, and fortunately Montreal is global hub of fashion. Out of college I wnet to work for a marge American luxury brand working on their Canadian sales and distribution. I did well enough that I was privileged to sit in a CEO walkthroughs and meetings. I learned so much at that and my next jobs. The second job I had total ownership of four brands. It was like being an entrepreneur with someone else's money. My last job was all about product development and creative. I got to travel to Asia, to Europe, to visit factories, to understand how to maximize,yielding your fabrics all abou tmanufacturing.
TIP - Many entrepreneurs learn their trade while employed for other Companies.
In my career I had, I touched so many different sides of the fashion industry that I though, oh my God, I know everything. That's gonna be a breeze. I've learned so much more since staarting Etoile. First, when we make mistakes. We acknowledge the mistake, fix it and move forward. There's no need to dwell on mistakes, fix it and don't do it again. The hardest lesson has been cashflow management. You cannot really be successful until you masterd the cash. As a young company, we've had to be very agile and be very lean operationally.
One of our mutual mentors is Jay Rodgers. Jay has knowledge of experience in different types of business and has been very generous with his time in heloing me and Etoile. There are times where I've called Jay and asked a question, got an answer, I slept on it and found out I disagree. The value of successful mentors is immense to your business growth.
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Entrepreneur Thaddeus Galas' Secrets on Health & WealthTheirs a Doctor in the house and his name is Dr. Thaddeus Gala. Thaddeus is an entrepreneurs' entrepreneur. He owns and runs several Companies. Every year Thaddeus hosts the Guardians Annual Retreat, bringing together 500 entrepreneurs, leaders, and philanthropists for a weekend of inspiration. The event features headliners like Gary Vaynerchuk, Natasha Graziano and a host of other A list Speakers. Tickets are always sell out almost as soon as they become available.
Unconventional childhood and Unconventional EntrepreneurDr. Gala's parents were one of a kind. His father was a Vietnam War veteran, while his mother was a grade school teacher. They fell in love instantly when they met. Within weeks, they picked up their lives and moved to the forests of Oregon.
Dr. Gala spent his formative years surrounded by nature in a rustic household. He had chickens as pets. Exercise involved cutting firewood. And winters meant finding new ways to unfreeze the pipes. Growing up, Dr. Gala always felt like the forest offered unique problems, which required equally unique solutions. Learning how to solve problems on his own led to the development of Thaddeus' entrepreneurial spirit.
The Road Less TravelledDr. Gala's first foray into business involved medicine. When his mother became ill with a life-threatening condition, he came face-to-face with the limitations of the current healthcare system. Thaddeus founded Complete Care, a multi-specialty clinic that advocated natural methods for pain and chronic disease. Today, Complete Care is responsible for over 50,000 patient visits a year. Last year, Dr. Gala's mom celebrated her 75th birthday by running a marathon.
Like other great entrepreneurs, Dr. Gala is a master of the road less travelled. He has since ventured into taxation prevention and mentorship and boasts immense success in both. While he fell into both fields by accident, the entrepreneur in him recognized the opportunity, which allowed him to pursue it. This is one of the traits that separates great entrepreneurs from other businessmen.
Guardian's Advice 1, 2 and 3First, opportunities are many times disguised as problems. When an average entrepreneur finds themself at a fork in the road, they may see that as a negative. But when a great entrepreneur finds themself at a crossroad, they look for the value of the options ahead. Reframing problems as opportunities may mean the difference between another bad day at the office and a groundbreaking idea.
Second, gratitude results in a never-empty cup. Each day, Dr. Gala makes time to list down three things for whihc he's thankful. He leaves these lists around his house, so that he is constantly reminded of the many blessings in his life. He firmly believes that this practice helps him become more present. It elevates his mood, which also improves the energy of those working with and for him.
And third, environment is the single best driver of behavior. If you surround yourself with the right people, you set yourself up for success. The Guardian Annual Retreat works on this premise. Every year, over 500 like-minded individuals gather in Puerto Rico to discuss health, wealth, and impact. The Guardian Annual Retreat is responsible for the growth of hundreds of great entrepreneurs all over the world.
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adjective
- demonstrated by evidence or argument to be true or existing.
- "a proven ability to work hard"
- (of a new method, system, or treatment) tried and tested.
en·tre·pre·neur
noun
- a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
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Great entrepreneurs have nerves of steel. At the peak of his career, Roland found himself in legal hot water. That event cost him his house, money, marriage, freedom, law and accounting licenses. Roland has gone on to build &/or exit 24 businesses with sales from $3 million to almost $4 billion. Roland is currently a Principal in Scalable.co, DigitalMarketer, Traffic & Conversion Summit, War Room Mastermind, Fully Accountable, Scribe Publishing, Real Estate Worldwide and others.
Experience is a great teacher for great entrepreneurs
Roland grew up in a small town in Covington, Virginia, but he always had big dreams. He was very close to his father. As a kid, Roland watched his attorney father meet with great entrepreneurs from every field. He decided early on that he wanted to be an entrepreneur himself.
Roland was an absolute natural. He got his first paying job at 13-years of age, where he taught five-year olds how to play tennis. During the first half of high school, he put on magic shows for an extra penny. During the second half, he joined a band that played in clubs that he wasn't even old enough to get into. In between performing, he was flipping real estate all across the United States. He sold insurance and securities. Once he set his sights on something, there was no limit to what he was willing to do.
He followed his father's advice and took accounting in college, because "numbers are important in all businesses". He also followed his dad's footsteps as an attorney and went into law school.
Roland's law practice grew quickly and easily. But an issue with a client resulted in the largest setback of his life. Roland's wife divorced him. And he lost millions of dollars in lawyer's fees. But he refused to give in.
During these dark times, Roland held onto what he was great at. He had always been a deeply happy person. He utilized this energy to get into the mindset that had him working on his plans. Soon enough, he was working on businesses that were close to his heart.
Co-founder and/or principal of 5 different Inc. Magazine fastest growing companies (e-commerce, e-learning, SaaS + real estate).
Serial entrepreneur who built or sold 24 businesses with adjusted sales ranging from $3 million to just under $4 billion.
Currently CEO of All Channels Media, LLC, and principal in Scalable.co, DigitalMarketer.com, Traffic & Conversion Summit, Praxio.com, TruConversion.com, War Room Mastermind, Fully Accountable, Everbowl Restaurants, Big Block Realty, Scribe Publishing and Real Estate Worldwide.
Roland’s work includes infomercials with Guthy-Renker, publishing deals with Simon & Schuster & Random House, shows with major hotels on the Las Vegas strip, over 100 private and public offerings, running an international hedge fund, advising major brands on a variety of business and legal related issues (from PepsiCo to McDonald’s).
Roland has a real passion for business and putting deals together and is always looking for businesses to invest in or acquire, re-position and sell. Recent strategic partnerships and clients include Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Etihad Airlines, Harper-Collins Publishing, Fedex and Uber.
Specialties: Acquiring or partnering with entrepreneurs to scale businesses through acquisitions, strategic relationships and marketing. Roland is also adept at negotiation, copywriting, marketing strategy, structuring and funding of mergers and acquisitions and,
Jordanian Proven Entrepreneur Abeer stand amongst the ranks of great entrepreneurs. She is a woman, a mom, and an entrepreneur, but that didn't stop her from building a multi-million dollar business.
Small child, big dreams
Abeer grew up in Jordan, a country whose claim to fame is being the lowest point on Earth. As a child, she watched her father work in one business after another. Her father worked in everything from oil to insurance. Unsurprisingly, Abeer got her work ethic from her father. While everyone else was playing house, she played company with her siblings, where they pretended to run a business from their backyard.
Abeer turned her dreams into actual businesses as soon as she could. During college she sold t-shirts and earrings from her dorm. And she also launched a meal delivery program that was 20 years ahead of Uber Eats.
While Abeer's early business attempts didn't stand the test of time, they taught her how to run a company. These lessons would help her build one of the most successful women-run businesses in this decade.
A natural entrepreneur
Upon graduation, Abeer set her sights on growing as a businesswoman. She joined Aramex, the largest logistics, courier, and package delivery company in the Middle East. Over the next five years, she learned the ins and outs of motivation, leadership, and customer service.
Abeer started Better Business because she recognized a need among small and medium-sized enterprises. Like other great entrepreneurs, she took what she learned from her first job and applied it to her own business.
Better Business is now the leading organization for management consulting and human capital development in Jordan and the surrounding area. Since launching in 2003, Better Business has given over 500 companies a brighter future.
Abeer credits Better Business's growth to consistency. She always makes sure to lead by example and encourages her team to practice what they preach. This allows Better Business to follow through on every promise that it makes to its clients.
A businesswoman for the modern age
The COVID-19 pandemic presented an important challenge for Abeer. By this time, after almost two decades in the business, the company was running smoothly. All of a sudden, COVID-19 restricted how they could run their programs and seminars. Instead of insisting on the status quo, Abeer met with her team to find a new course of action. Within three days, they pivoted their set-up online. Today, Better Business counts companies in Asia and the US among their clients.
Better Business is where it is today because Abeer is fearless. She constantly and continuously pushes boundaries to be all that she can be. In 2013, she climbed to Mt Everest base camp with a group of great entrepreneurs to help raise $1M for cancer research. It is this level of work and commitment that allows Better Business to help its clients be all that they can be.
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adjective
- demonstrated by evidence or argument to be true or existing.
- "a proven ability to work hard"
- (of a new method, system, or treatment) tried and tested.
en·tre·pre·neur
noun
- a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
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Dr. Carrie Santos, PhD is a superwoman. She started her entrepreneurial journey as a lead strategist in the US State Department. Today Dr. Santos serves as CEO of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), which is home to 15,000 of the world's most successful entrepreneurs.
Making a Career out of Nation-buildingCarrie was born in a small town in the deep Midwest, where every house looked the same. For as far back as she could remember, she knew she that there was more to the world than her little corner.
When she was 12, she came across a book on foreign policy that changed the direction of her life forever. She went on to complete a degree in Russian Studies and a PhD in Political Science.
Right after graduation, she joined the US Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she worked on human rights and refugee issues. Unsurprisingly, her work in the US State Department led to a position with the American Red Cross. Over the next decade, Carrie was directly involved in spearheading international disaster response efforts. Every time disaster struck, no matter where disaster struck, Carrie was there.
Learning from the FrontlineLike successful entrepreneurs, Carrie took every project as a learning opportunity. In fact, she learned some of her best lessons during her early years of work.
For one, Carrie's recognized the value of growing and maximizing existing networks. As a program director in the Red Cross, Carrie always aimed to deliver help in the quickest amount of time. But even if the Red Cross arrived within a few days of each calamity, they always found that help was already being given. Carrie eventually realized that the locals could do such quick work because they were utilizing networks that always existed within the community. As CEO of EO, Carrie tries to do the same. She hires from within the EO network whenever possible. When needed, she asks for advice from her peers.
For another, Carrie learned the value of speaking up and being heard. When she first started in politics, she often deferred to her superiors because they were older. But the more she spoke up, the more she realized that she had something to offer. In the same regard, she learned the importance of giving good actionable feedback. Oftentimes, teams work with a singular focus to the point of burnout. Recognizing team members for their good work is the best way to boost morale and redirect goals.
Celebrating Successful EntrepreneursEO is a global non-profit organization with members in over 60 countries. As CEO, Carrie is responsible for every one of the organization's 15,000 members. While the work is tough, Carrie enjoys every minute because she considers it as an exercise in life-long learning. Her tenure in EO has also taught her the power of tenacity. Most of the time, the truest test of success is simply having enough faith to see things through.
She is a mom, foreign policy advocate, and CEO of the EO.
Carrie is a wonderful role model. She is a mother, a foreign policy advocate, and the CEO of one of the most respected organizations for Entrepreneurship in the world. Without a doubt, the future of EO looks bright with her at the helm.
Former NFL player John Madsen shares his success story on how he trains athletes and CEO's to success.
Nicholas shares his success story. Nick lost his father at an early age, became a pastor, added a side hustle, became a full time entrepreneur and today is the world's leading Facebook strategist.
Rock Star community builder Lan Phan shares her story. Lan was born in Vietnam and her family immigrated to the US as a refugees. She earned degrees from both Stanford & Harvard. And Lan founded the the community of SEVEN which grew to 200,000 members in one year when she lost her job at the start of the pandemic.
David Anderson shares his story from country club caddy to entrepreneurial success and global leadership of Entrepreneurs' Organization.
Marcelle LeBlanc shares her story from almost bankrupt to success on this episode of the Proven Entrepreneur Show. Marcelle owns Velvet Box which is an upscale adult store chain specializing in adult toys, lingerie and education from licensed sex educators.
In this episode Don interviews Best Selling Author Dr. Karyn Gordon. Dr. Gordon started DK Leadership on TV and pivoted to online delivery during COVID. Dr. Gordon boasts of 4,000+ clients in 17 Countries.
The desire to serve others is one of the most powerful drivers of any successful entrepreneur. This is what spelled success for Andrea Albright's publishing business. She joins Don Williams to share her proven entrepreneur story of building Beverly Hills Publishing. She explains how she gives aspiring authors a chance to share influential ideas and bring enlightenment through their books. Andrea also talks about her parents who shaped her into the dedicated entrepreneur she is today, the lessons from her very first business, and some tips for creating an impactful brand.
There are finance secrets that proven entrepreneurs need to know to keep growing. Don Williams warmly welcomes his friend Paul Whitley, the Fractional CFO of C-Suite Support. Paul shares how business people need to consider joining the Entrepreneur Organization, a great organization for small companies. It’s where company owners who maybe had never had any “help” from the federal government received millions of dollars of help. Paul goes on to share numerous nuggets of finance wisdom for hungry listeners. Dive in!
Trent Clark was a former 3X World Series Coach. Now? He is the CEO of Leadershipity, a business consulting firm that helps create winning systems for sustainable organizations through exceptional leaders/coaches. He joins host Don Williams to discuss the common formula in sports and business that equals success. Trent discusses the most important characteristic that differentiates a leader. A hint? It’s more than just talent. Tune in to find out and learn more about his transition into entrepreneurship and how his career in sports aided his journey.
The path to success in entrepreneurship is not a straight. Here to share his journey is Kevin Bonfield, founder of Concentre and co-owner of EcoClean. From growing up in the UK and studying law to migrating to Texas and starting multiple businesses, Kevin has certainly taken a less orthodox to business success but has achieved it either way. Listen in to learn more about his journey and gain perspective on what works as he chats with host Don Williams.
Need help with your business? Perhaps EOS is the solution you’ve been looking for! In this episode, Leonard Lynskey joins Don Williams to share how he went from being pharmacist to becoming a Certified EOS Implementer with his own company, Lynskey Management Services. Leonard knows very well the risks and potential downfalls of owning and managing a business. Tune in to learn about his transition and how EOS became the answer to his business woes.
Have you ever had trouble coming up with content? Are you wondering if the audience will receive it openly and respond positively? Good content creation is vital for any business. It helps your organization establish its brand to generate warm leads. In this episode, we have Fanny Dunagan, the CEO and Video Content Strategist of PathLynks. PathLynks is a consulting firm that helps coaches and consultants create digital content, video strategies & content plans. Stay tuned as Fanny will share the principles, foundation, or purposes for creating content!
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In business, having a vision of where you want to go is the first step. Without a vision, your business will lack direction, and you will almost find it impossible to grow. In today’s short episode, Don Williams talks about the importance of having a vision and focusing on the results rather than the gaps. When you focus on the end game, what you go through on your way to your goals will not be as burdensome as that might otherwise be.
Is it ever too early to learn work ethics? In this episode of Don Williams’ Proven Entrepreneur, Elli Johannsson PE, LEED AP, one of Tulsa Community College’s 50 Notable Alumni, Owner and Principal of 360 Engineering, shares his journey as a young entrepreneur.
From selling extra paper to coffee shops, running a stucco division to putting up historical buildings, and providing services to retail giants. Tune in and learn how he overcame the pressures of adapting to a new environment, worked around challenges and converted them into opportunities.
So many companies underprice their product, service, or experience – do you? Join Don Williams in this episode as he shares the easiest way to raise your revenue, as you deserve. Elevate your prices as you continue to provide value.
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Helping a company grow is one thing. Owning it later is another. So what does it take to go from employee to owner? Listen in as JP Midgley shares his success story with host Don Williams. JP started with Avalon as a Customer Service Representative and later bought the company! In this episode, he shares with us the journey that took him to get to where he is now. JP also imparts some of the wisdom he learned about entrepreneurship and leadership.
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In today's episode of the Proven Entrepreneur show, Don Williams discusses winning teams built with intentional diversity. When you include people with different viewpoints, attitudes, personalities, and strengths, you will find that your teams are so much stronger.
Melissa Hart Woods is a Business Strategist to business owners. Melissa is the author of "Secrets of Franchise Success". Melissa supports franchise executives, franchise business owners, non-franchise business owners and teams.
Scott Dolloff is the CEO of Rainmaker Membership Systems. Listen to Scott's journey through the Martial Arts industry to become one of the Nations most successful membership programs. Scott's newest venture is a collaboration with none other than Jay Abraham.
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Listen to Walters’ success story about his childhood in South Dakota to being the man behind the scenes in some of the largest elections in the United States. Walter Monk went to college and took up Wildlife and Fisheries Management but felt empty during classes, so he left to work in a gas station as a manager. That earned him quite a sum of money. He worked in some other businesses and experienced ups and downs, which eventually led him to the political space business through fundraising through texting. Stay tuned and learn more!
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The journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur is not easy. That is why you need to believe in the work you are doing so you can see through the challenges. Listen in this episode as Ab DeWeese shares his success story, from a small town beginning to one of the world’s foremost experts and proven entrepreneurs in Aerospace, Defense and Medical Device Software Automation. Tune in to learn how he went through the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial journey and gain some insights on sales, money attitude, and more.
When You Expect positive things to happen, they do! When you think about negative things, they happen. What is Reticular Activating System and how does it affects the law of attraction?
Babe Ruth said it is hard to beat the person who never gives up, and how true that is. Become that person. Don proves this many times and it's worth it every time.
Cole Humphus was the CEO and Founder of Cole's Classroom. When he sold Cole's Classroom, he founded Rapid Scale Group that helps online course creators, coaches & consultants rapidly grow their business sales without having to rely on social media or big teams, so they can create a wildly successful, predictable & sustainable business that maximize their profits & freedom.
Many of us get stuck in our comfort zone, and who wouldn't? But growth only happens when we are uncomfortable, and progress means being comfortable with uncomfortability. Don Williams flies solo in this episode as he tells a story of a recent flight to New Orleans and an unforgettable encounter he experienced. What new insight did Don glean from this? Tune in and find out!
If you want to be treated with kindness, you also have to be kind as a customer. In this episode, Don Williams shares a heartwarming true story about his experience with Uber and a young man of character. Tune in to learn how kindness comes back to you and why you should be kind to people who are serving you.
Big opportunities come with big risks, but these are the ones that come with huge rewards as well. When you’re faced with a giant you feel you can’t conquer, remember that opportunities are put in front of you for a reason. Don Williams shares his client’s experience of closing a big business deal simply by asking, “What if?” He believes that answering this simple question will propel you to greater heights. The next time a deal is too big or too hard, play a little what-if and see if you can do it anyway.
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Christine Ricci, Associate Broker and founder of the Ricci Team at Keller Williams NY Realty, began her career in real estate at a very young age. Throughout her more than twenty years of service, she has maintained top producer status selling over a billion dollars worth of real estate in the Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield, Connecticut marketplace.
Do you “Poka-yoke”? Poka-yoke comes from a Japanese word - “Baka Yoke,” which means ‘fool proofing’ or ‘idiot-proofing.’ Poka-yoke is a little milder - it means to avoid an unthinkably wrong move…apply poka-yoke to your business and watch it grow.
Listen in as Don talks with 40-year Ft. Worth Area Roofing Contractor Larry Huffaker, owner of Huffaker Roofing. Larry shares his wisdom and what it takes to be a Proven Entrepreneur.
Sometimes the best course of action is actually the reverse of your first response. Take a breath and ask yourself should I be looking at this situation differently? See it forwards and backwards and then act!
Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s overcoming fear. Courage is when you take action in spite of your fear. In today’s world, having courage is an essential skill. Join your host, Don Williams as he shares a short story about finding the courage to overcome your fears. Learn the true definition of courage today!
Conor Neill is the President of Vistage in Spain and a Professor of Leadership Communications at IESE Business School.
One of the most important phrases in business is, do the next right thing. That phrase is one of the most powerful phrases in business as discussed by Conor Neil. It is, do “the” next right thing, not do “a” right thing, you got to know what you’re doing. So for “the” to apply, you got to know where you’re going to do next.
One of the ways to do nothing is to be thinking about a hundred other things. The next thing is the only place we can make a difference, it’s right here right now. This is the most important part of it all in the journey of an entrepreneur, a sense of what is right. What’s the path to the next million right things and that right thing comes from each of us. The right thing differs in each person. The right thing for your friend may not be the right thing for you and this causes a lot of questions. Who they are and what should they do. The business for each people differs from each other.
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Chris Do, part of a family of refugees from Vietnam, left the country on April 30, 1975, the collapse of Vietnam due to communism, landed in Kansas City, Missouri, narrate how he accidentally become an entrepreneur right after he graduated from art school. Let’s find out in today’s episode the power of manifestation and being around the right people for the success of your business.
A book by john Fitzgerald called the adventures that a great brain was about a family of three boys who grew up in the Midwest at a turn of the century. And so the great brain, as described by his younger brother, who wrote the story, was always concocting the schemes to swindle the kids out of their money. And back then it's like a penny could buy you stuff, a lot of things. And so he'd always invent different things. And we'd go on this crazy adventure of the great brain. And I read this, and I didn't know at that time, but the great brain was an entrepreneur, he figured out how to use a smart and give the people, his classmates, and his friends what it is that they wanted. And he found a way to profit while everybody was happy. So the great brain was out fishing, and he would sell what he caught to his neighbors. This book inspires Chris to manifest that he’ll be successful one day. Little did he know, that manifestation is so powerful, it leads him to his very first investor.
The founder of San Diego’s beloved restaurant chain, long-term YPO member, wife of a US Navy SEAL, Tammy Moore, shares her success and failure stories of her businesses, the rapid growth, and the barriers that she encounters while doing her businesses. The moment of conception for Tammy Moore is when she learned that money gives her freedom and that was when she was about the age of 14. Independence was given to her and was allowed to work during that age. She learned that independence came from freedom of working. During her first part-time work, she knew that she will be in sales.
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Enthusiasm is the topic in today’s episode. What are enthusiasm and the magic power of this word?
The word Enthusiasm comes from two Greek root words “en” and “theos”. The translation for “en theos” is God within. The words do not mean light the hair on fire and special like the Southern Evangelical Minister shouting fire and brimstone. The real meaning of these two words is that one should be acting and conducting with passion for the project the person is involved in. Meaning, to be enthusiastic, is to be as passionate as you can be. Not as passionate as the people on the television that lit their hair on fire, and is yelling, screaming, and jumping around, that necessarily is not enthusiasm, maybe bravado, but enthusiasm is vulnerable, authentic passion for the business or niche the entrepreneur has been doing. For example, when one is enthusiastic enough for their chosen niche, in fashion, for example, one will make a thorough research on the latest fashion trends, fashion style, men’s and women’s fashion trend for this year, and how to incorporate this to the business and how to deliver it to the customers.
As Webster defines it, is the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed or also known as point of view. It is the way that one looks at something. When it comes to selling and marketing, and managing the company culture, the perspective who matters is not the entrepreneur. Whose is more important? It’s always the other people’s perspective. No matter who they are dealing with, their perspective is the thing that should be considered. Whether you’re dealing with prospect, customers, teammates, vendors, partners, mates, spouses, children or whoever else, doesn’t matter. The most important perspective is the other person’s perspective.
In the past episodes, the Proven Entrepreneur has been talking about the Concept of Wow. It is on a scale of one to 10, 10 being the best, the customers will say “Wow”, and this “wow”, starts at 11 and goes to infinity. In today’s episode, witness how a company delivers a WOW concept as Don William narrates his experience from an unexpected flight booking to a “Wow” experience.
In business, it’s when a company delivers experiences to prospects, customers, teammates, vendors, partners, and even spouses and children to where they hear the word “Wow”. They are so blown away by how well the business or that person nailed that. Don shares a “Wow” moment in this episode of Proven Entrepreneur.
When you heard romancing your customer, one might think that it is inappropriate but in Don’s book and today’s episode, it was discussed that there is nothing wrong with romancing your customer. Romancing the customer is merely trying to see things from the customer’s perspective and providing them exactly what they want.
Don talks about the concept of wow, what is it, and how it is obtained. It is his most favorite subject, and after this episode, he hopes that the listeners will apply the concept of this three-letter word, liberally to every area of their life.
Welcome to the very first episode of the Proven Entrepreneur. This episode is the inauguration, the launch, the maiden voyage, the virgin run, the Big Kahuna of this podcast. Don Williams, the host of The Proven Entrepreneur podcast. Don Williams is a serial entrepreneur for 35 years, a consultant over half of the Fortune 500, a Million Dollar sales consultant, and if anyone is looking for an increase in revenue for their business, they should seek a consultation with Don because he will help them get that million increase in revenue quickly and easily.