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  Why Story Works: The Science Behind Memorable Brands | Dr. J.J. Peterson 15.09.2026 33min

  Why do some brands get remembered while others get ignored? Dr. J.J. Peterson says the answer is in the story. In a world filled with more content, more marketing messages, and now more AI-generated communication than ever before, getting people to pay attention is harder than ever. But Dr. J.J. Peterson believes the answer isn't simply creating more content. It's understanding how the human brain responds to story and using that understanding to create messages people can connect with,...
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  Why Great Leaders Tell Better Stories | Dr. J.J. Peterson 08.09.2026 35min

  Every leader is telling a story. The question is whether it's a story people want to follow. Dr. J.J. Peterson is the founder of Conscious Brand Agency and a leading voice in brand messaging and marketing strategy. Over the past two decades, he has helped thousands of brands find their voice and grow their impact, working with organizations including Microsoft and Certified Angus Beef and thought leaders such as Amy Porterfield and Will Guidara. In this first of two conversations,...
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  The Voice Holding You Back: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome | Tina Robinson 01.09.2026 31min

  What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of ability or experience, but the voice in your head telling you that you don't belong? Imposter syndrome can keep us small, keep us stuck, and prevent us from living up to our full potential. And while it may feel deeply personal, it can have a very real impact on our careers, our leadership, and the decisions we make at work. Tina Robinson is the founder of WorkJoy Executive and Leadership Coaching and a former corporate executive who ...
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  Building a Billion-Dollar Industry Before It Existed | Blake Lawrence 25.08.2026 35min

  What if the biggest business opportunity of your career didn't exist yet? Long before college athletes could earn money through NIL, Blake Lawrence saw a future that everyone else thought was impossible. Instead of waiting for the rules to change, he spent years building the technology and infrastructure that would eventually power one of the fastest-growing industries in sports. Blake Lawrence is the co-founder of Opendorse, the leading athlete marketplace and NIL technology platform used by...
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  Why Great Employees Really Leave | Dick Finnegan 18.08.2026 32min

  Employee turnover isn't just expensive, it's often preventable. In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Studio, Chris Allen sits down with employee retention expert Dick Finnegan to discuss why most organizations approach retention the wrong way. Drawing from decades of experience helping companies around the world reduce turnover, Dick explains why accountability starts with managers—not HR—and why building trust is the single biggest factor in keeping great employees. From practical leadershi...
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  The Hidden Cost of How You Pay People | Nicole Armstrong 11.08.2026 31min

  Pay isn't just a number on a paycheck. It's one of the clearest signals employees receive about how much their work is valued. Yet many organizations unknowingly rely on outdated compensation systems that create mistrust, increase turnover, and make hiring even more difficult. In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Studio, Chris Allen sits down with Nicole Armstrong, Founder & CEO of Ellequate, to explore the hidden costs of outdated compensation systems and why the best companies are buil...
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  Family, Leadership, and Playing The Long Game | Mario Lopez 04.08.2026 22min

  What if the secret to long-term success isn't working harder, but staying true to who you are? In Part Two of our conversation, Mario Lopez shares why the strongest careers are built on strong values. From family and leadership to authenticity and relationships, he explains how playing the long game has shaped both his personal life and professional success. Mario Lopez is an actor, television host, entrepreneur, and bestselling author whose career has spanned more than 40 years. ...
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  Career Longevity and Building A Personal Brand | Mario Lopez 28.07.2026 26min

  How do you build a career that lasts for decades instead of chasing your next success? Most people know Mario Lopez as A.C. Slater from Saved by the Bell, but that role was only the beginning. In this episode, Mario shares the mindset, discipline, and personal branding principles that helped him reinvent himself and build a career that has remained relevant for more than four decades. Mario Lopez is an actor, television host, entrepreneur, and bestselling author whose career has spanned more ...
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  AI Implementation and The Modern Workplace | Arturo Ferreira 21.07.2026 31min

  How do you prepare your business for AI when the biggest challenge isn't the technology, but the people expected to use it? Artificial intelligence is changing the way organizations operate, but successful implementation requires far more than new software. It demands new ways of thinking, new habits, and leaders who can help people adapt to a rapidly changing workplace. Arturo Ferreira is an AI educator, business owner, and workplace strategist who helps organizations navigate the intersecti...
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  Disrupting HR: Lessons in Curiosity, Influence, and Building a Global Movement | Jennifer McClure 14.07.2026 30min

  Jennifer McClure, founder of Disrupt HR, explains why curiosity, not authority, is what earns leaders influence. Topics Covered: • How Jennifer went from corporate HR to founding a global movement • Why a “seat at the table” isn’t the same as having influence • The difference between giving advice and real coaching • What it means to lead as a “strategic” HR leader After nearly two decade...
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  Three Principles of Radical Hospitality | Will Guidara 07.07.2026 12min

  Restaurateur and author Will Guidara breaks down the three principles behind “unreasonable hospitality,” and how any entrepreneur can use them to turn ordinary moments into the reason people come back. Topics Covered: • The night that pushed Will to rethink what “being the best” actually means • The three principles behind “unreasonable hospitality” • Why the best ideas should come from your frontline, not from the ...
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  The Business Behind The Brand | Mark Manson 30.06.2026 18min

  Mark Manson pulls back the curtain on the business behind the brand and why owning your audience beats chasing Hollywood every time. Topics Covered: How Mark built a 10-million-follower, $5M media company from his personal brandWhy he walked away from traditional media deals and what that cost himThe attention model powering modern creator businessesHow AI is reshaping content strategy, ideation, and operationsMost people know Mark Manson as the author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. ...
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  Why Specialization Wins: Building a Creative Agency That Does Less and Earns More | Randall Hartman 23.06.2026 43min

  Groundwrk founder Randall Hartman shares how he built a thriving creative agency by doing fewer things and doing them at a level most shops can't touch. Topics Covered: • Why specialization beats the full-service agency model • How Groundwrk uses AI as a strategic tool, not a shortcut • The ethics of pricing, referrals, and growing a profitable creative business What does it take to build a creative agency tha...
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  Building Legacy Craftsmanship In a Templated World | Brad Liber of Caliber Luxury Homes 16.06.2026 29min

  How Caliber founder Brad Liber built a reputation-first luxury home building company by choosing relationships over repeatability and never building the same house twice. Topics Covered: • Why trust is the first thing worth building in business and in homes • How a lifestyle-first philosophy reshapes the client relationship from day one • What “craftsmanship in a templated world” really means and why it’s a competit...
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  The Psychology of Making Better Decisions | Mark Manson 09.06.2026 22min

  The Entrepreneur's Studio The Psychology of Better Decisions | Mark Manson Why your daily behavior reveals what you actually want and what to do when your actions and your goals don't match. Topics Covered: Why what you're willing to give up matters more than what you wantHow bad definitions keep people optimizing for the wrong thingsThe "minimum viable action" method for breaking through inertiaMost of us believe we know what we want. We say it out loud, we write it in journals, we set...
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  The Hidden Cost of Extreme Success | Mark Manson 02.06.2026 30min

  What nobody tells you about achieving your biggest goal and what to do when the dream you built your life around suddenly disappears. Topics Covered: • The three pillars of extreme success—and why they're rarer than you think • Altitude sickness: the grief that follows achieving massive goals • The two mountains of ambition—and the valley you must cross between them What happens when you spend a decade grinding towa...
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  Reflections: Remember The Fisherman | Andre' Janusz 26.05.2026 7min

  The Entrepreneur’s Studio Andre' Janusz: Remember The Fisherman Why protecting the relationships that made your business meaningful matters more than chasing endless growth. Topics Covered: Why intentional smallness can be a competitive advantage The Parable of the Fisherman and what it reveals about growth and purpose How every step toward scale introduces friction — or connection At what point does growing your business begin to cost you the very things tha...
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  The Craft of Connection: How Logan House Coffee Built a Customer-First Business | Andre Janusz 19.05.2026 41min

  The Entrepreneur’s Studio The Craft of Connection: How Logan House Coffee Built a Customer-First Business | Andre Janusz How Andre Janusz built Logan House Coffee by prioritizing human connection, community, and a service model that turns everyday transactions into meaningful relationships. Topics Covered: • Building a customer-first business rooted in genuine connection • Scaling a service-driven brand without losing authenticity • Using feedback and relationships t...
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  From Idea to Impact: How Matt Peterson Is Bringing Clean Water to the World 14.05.2026 31min

  The Entrepreneur’s Studio From Idea to Impact: How Matt Peterson Is Bringing Clean Water to the World Transforming communities through purpose-driven leadership and a vision that goes beyond business. Topics Covered: • Turning a simple idea into a global humanitarian movement • Leadership lessons from building and sustaining a mission-driven organization • The systems required to create lasting impact in underserved communities What does it look like to build something that truly changes live...
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  Reflections: Why Truth and Self-Reliance Shape Great Leaders | Greg Williams 12.05.2026 22min

  The Entrepreneur’s Studio Greg Williams: Why Truth and Self-Reliance Shape Great Leaders Greg Williams reflects on the early life lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy; self-reliance, transparency, and building something meaningful beyond business success. Topics Covered: • How an early family tragedy shaped Greg Williams’ work ethic • Why truth and transparency are essential to leadership • The importance of building success that gives back to others&nb...