The Entrepreneur’s Studio

The Entrepreneur’s Studio
Reflections: Why Authority Doesn’t Make You a Leader | Seth Godin 

In this Reflections episode, Seth Godin challenges the common belief that authority equals leadership—and explains why true leadership is voluntary, not assigned. 

Topics Covered: 
• The difference between managing people and leading them 
• Why leadership is voluntary—not tied to authority or title 
• How to create “enrollme...

If you’re building a business, you already know that success is no accident.

It’s shaped by perseverance, unexpected breakthroughs, and the moments that test everything you thought you knew.

Season 4 of The Entrepreneur’s Studio is here, and we’re bringing you a new series of conversations with founders and business leaders who’ve built something meaningful and are willing to talk honestly about what it took to get there.

These are th...

This episode is the concluding segment of our roundtable discussion on building high-performance teams. In part one of this conversation, we discussed the difference between lived versus aspirational values and how to discern healthy from unhealthy tension in our teams and organizations. Today, we’re taking it a step further and looking at the importance of humor in our businesses, cultivating mutual accountability and how to live ...

What if the greatest resource in your businesses isn’t a strategy, technology, or particular skillset—but the health within your teams and cultural dynamics?  

In this 2-part roundtable, we are exploring the value systems of building high performance teams. Building on the foundation of our previous roundtable on transformational leadership, we’ll be discussing what it takes to implement transformational leadership on an organizatio...

Shop Small is a year-round effort that encourages people to support local businesses and communities, with a special focus on Small Business Saturday. Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday has become a nationwide celebration of small businesses. In 2023 alone, U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday spent an estimated $17 billion.

In today’s episode, Erin ...

In a world where business leaders are lauded for being cutthroat, Marcus Lemonis does it all with heart and compassion for the “people, process, and product” he aspires to elevate. Marcus Lemonis is a Lebanese-born American businessman, philanthropist and television personality best known for hosting The Profit on CNBC. He has helped numerous companies find success while also expanding his personal brand as a business expert and ad...

We often think of leadership in terms of externals such as ethical behavior, good communication skills and sound decision making. But true leadership begins from the inside out. Leaders must first recognize and deal with the uglier parts of themselves — emotional blind spots, ego and insecurities. This requires a significant commitment to doing the inner work of transformation. 

In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Studio, we ...

Stephanie J. Spencer is a personal and leadership development coach who utilizes the Enneagram to help clients find new ways forward. She has spent years coaching individuals and teams from around the country, including major universities, local churches, Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and more. 

In this episode, Stephanie shares why understanding our core motivations and ways of operating are vital to the success of our bu...

Ryan Estis is a sales and leadership expert at the forefront of the human-centered growth movement. He has spent his career in the trenches building high-performing teams and a client roster of category-leading brands. As a strategic advisor and former Fortune 500 CRO, he understands that the key to meaningful results lies in elevating people to their highest potential.

In this episode, Ryan shares how individuals and organizations ...

The path of the entrepreneur requires taking calculated risks, developing resilience and an unwavering commitment to strong personal values.

Today’s episode features a business owner whose Made From Scratch entrepreneurship embodies each of these qualities along with a deep-rooted faith that led her from investing her last five dollars — to creating a multi-city cupcake empire known as The Cupcake Collection.

Mignon Francois is know...

Many people think of innovation as taking large, high-risk leaps with no certainty of the outcome. 

But what if our big, breakthrough moments were the result of cultivating daily micro-innovations? 

Accomplished jazz guitarist and managing partner of Mudita Venture Partners, Josh Linkner believes it’s possible. 

Josh Linkner is a creative troublemaker. He passionately believes that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, a...

John Mark McMillan is a Platinum-selling singer-songwriter whose career in music spans across two decades. He has worked as an independent artist under his own Lionhawk records with three albums in the Top 200 U.S. charts and four albums in The Top 10 Christian charts. His voice has been featured in film and television, including the trailer for “Terminator: Dark Fate” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” 

Alongside creating heartfelt lyrics and g...

When Cynt Marshall was hired as the new CEO of the Dallas Mavericks in March 2018, she set her sights on cultural transformation. She envisioned the Mavericks becoming the NBA standard for inclusion and diversity. Her values-based leadership style brought a new level of transparency and evolved the company culture within her first 100 days.

In this episode, recorded live at Heartland’s Diamond conference, Cynt shares her story of ov...

Do you ever wonder why some businesses thrive while others struggle to keep up? One crucial distinction is the ability to understand customers' pain points — and positioning your business to solve the problem. In this episode, bestselling author and business coach Christy Wright explains why gaining clarity on what a customer actually needs is vital to achieving long-term success. 

Christy Wright is a certified business coach, ...

Mike Hearne is a golfer, realtor and creator of “This is Oklahoma,” a podcast that tells stories of Oklahoma's history, culture and the people who call it home. Mike was born in Bridgend, Wales, and moved to Oklahoma in August 2011 to play golf and study Marketing at Southern Nazarene University. He graduated in May 2015, passed his real estate exam and became a realtor. Mike launched “This is Oklahoma” in May of 2018. His pod...

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, keeping up with the latest trends can be overwhelming. From the emergence of AI to evolving customer needs, staying relevant in a changing market requires adaptability and ongoing education. 

Tune in to hear digital marketing expert Ines Nasri share valuable insights to help businesses and individuals stay ahead of the curve.  

• The Essential Pil...

Imagine creating something from scratch that transforms an entire industry. As the founder and CEO of Podchaser, Bradley Davis did just that. Sometimes called “the IMDb of podcasting,” Podchaser is a database connecting podcasters and listeners worldwide. But it didn’t exist until Bradley brought his idea to life through persistence and networking— not to mention a little luck.

Tune in to hear how Bradley raised $4 million in just 4...

Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur and inspirational speaker whose tumultuous journey through the world of high-stakes poker taught her the importance of integrity and the mindsets needed to bounce back from impossible odds. 

In this episode, Molly reflects on the importance of accepting responsibility, seeking forgiveness, and redefining success on her own terms. From facing FBI agents to working with award-winning film director, Aaron...

Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur, an inspirational speaker and the bestselling author of the memoir “Molly’s Game”. Her story of transitioning from Olympic-level skier to host of the most exclusive poker club in the world to FBI target was adapted to film by acclaimed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. 

In this two-part series, Molly candidly shares her rise and fall, the concept of effective presence and how to bounce back from the perils of...