Entrepreneurs on Fire

Gabby Bernstein is a number 1 New York Times best-selling author who has penned nine books, including her latest, Happy Days. She's also the host of the Dear Gabby podcast. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don't need a business degree to succeed as an entrepreneur. 2. Helping yourself requires bravery and action. 3. Your happiness is a choice that you make. Become the happiest person you know - Gabby's Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days. Blinkist - Turn your spare moments into learning moments with Blinkist. Go to Blinkist.com/fire to start your free trial and lock in an extra 30 percent off today.

Bill Capodagli is a culture change expert who guides leaders to adopt the principles of his best-selling management book The Disney Way and his recent book, Creating a Joy-Centric Culture. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Joy is not a soft concept, it's a strategic advantage that unlocks human potential and drives engagement beyond compliance. 2. Disengagement is rarely a people problem, it's a system problem caused by environments that suppress purpose and creativity. 3. Culture transformation requires three anchors: a compelling story, actionable values, and clear codes of conduct that guide daily behavior. Check out Bill's website, mention "Fire Nation" and give your email and get a free 15-minute Joy-Culture clarity session - Capodagli Jackson Consulting Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days.

Guy Kawasaki is Canva's chief evangelist, Remarkable People podcast host, and author; former Apple evangelist, and so much more. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Privacy isn't about hiding wrongdoing; it's about protecting freedom, relationships, and democracy. 2. If you wouldn't want your messages on a public billboard, they shouldn't be stored in insecure systems. 3. You can't misuse data you don't have; real privacy starts by limiting what platforms can collect in the first place. Check out Guy's website for his books, podcasts, speeches, classes and other resources - Guy Kawasaki Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days. Blinkist - Turn your spare moments into learning moments with Blinkist. Go to Blinkist.com/fire to start your free trial and lock in an extra 30 percent off today.

Daniel Ryan Claps, CEO of Franchise Playbook and Voda Cleaning & Restoration, has driven rapid franchise growth to 230+ locations, leveraging 10+ years' experience and a successful 2022 exit nationwide. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don't need to have everything figured out; successful people are just consistently taking action and learning as they go. 2. In local services, you're not in the widget business; you're in the sales and marketing business first. 3. Positive mindset + gritty hard work + consistency + time = inevitable success. Visit Daniel's website to learn about VODA franchise opportunities - Voda Cleaning & Restoration Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days. Revenued - Built for small business owners who need fast, flexible access to working capital, without relying on your personal credit score. Apply now at Revenued.com/fire.

James Beshara is the founder of Magic Mind, angel investor, philosophy podcaster, electronic music producer, and general startup-helper in sunny California. He focused on flow, mental performance, and meaning. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Consistency over decades beats short bursts of intensity that lead to burnout. 2. Burnout is caused by misalignment, not hard work. 3. Flow comes from focusing on who you're becoming, not what you're getting. Explore Magic Mind and flow-based productivity - Magic Mind Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days. Framer - A website builder that offers real-time collaboration, a robust CMS with everything you need for great SEO, and advanced analytics that include integrated A/B testing. Get started building for free today at Framer.com/fire. For 30 percent a Framer Pro annual plan use code FIRE.

Robert Polacek is Creative Director at RoseBernard Studio, internationally published for redefining hospitality through place, culture, and design. Justin Colombik is a Design Director and Partner at RoseBernard Studio, internationally published for translating concepts into craft. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Clarity increases dwell time, spend, and loyalty, while confusion kills profit. 2. Great design balances vision with durability so ideas survive reality, budgets, and operations. 3. AI should remove friction in broken systems to create more time for genuine human connection. Hospitality design where story, service, and performance align - Rose Bernard Studio Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Shopify - Shopify is the commerce platform behind millions of businesses around the world. Sign up for your 1 dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/onfire. Revenued - Built for small business owners who need fast, flexible access to working capital, without relying on your personal credit score. Apply now at Revenued.com/fire.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Roberto is Senior VP of ADP Innovation Labs, leading research on emerging technologies and the development of new products. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Taking risks, believing in yourself, and being kind leads to success. 2. Use a payroll system from a trusted provider. 3. Believe in yourself, stay kind, persist, plan well, and get expert help with payroll. Roll is the first chat-based payroll app designed for small businesses. Download the Roll by ADP app and get your first 3 months free - Roll by ADP Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days. Blinkist - Turn your spare moments into learning moments with Blinkist. Go to Blinkist.com/fire to start your free trial and lock in an extra 30 percent off today.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Claire Ficek is the founder and CEO of Altar'd, turning her passion into a thriving business and proudly leading a team dedicated to supporting every client they serve. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Age does not matter, and you do not need a business degree to run a business. 2. Social media is a free marketing tool to reach people. 3. Start now, beginning is the hardest part. Identify your market and be consistent. Visit and get your FREE 20-min social media strategy session - Altar'd Socials Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Mark Lachance is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Maxy Media, a global agency that blitz-scales brands across major digital platforms. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Avoid the entrepreneur dilemma, drop your ego and hire people smarter than you for what you're not good at. 2. Luck = Internal Mastery + External Mastery + Action. 3. You can't fix what you don't measure. Measure where you are and improve as you go. Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days. Blinkist - Turn your spare moments into learning moments with Blinkist. Go to Blinkist.com/fire to start your free trial and lock in an extra 30 percent off today.

Susan Shelton Tracy is a holistic healer devoted to trust, intuition, and embodied wisdom, blending deep, playful healing with nature, love, and the unseen to support meaningful transformation in modern life. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Healing begins with trust; without trust, the body cannot receive what it needs to transform. 2. Sensation is information; the body communicates truth long before the mind understands it. 3. Nature, dreams, and intuition offer constant guidance when we slow down enough to listen. Check out Susan's website for her work and offerings - Susan Tracy Healing Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Thrive - Make 2026 your best year yet by attending the world's highest rated business growth conference taught personally by Clay Clark and featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow, and President Trump's Son, Eric Trump, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire.

Colin Campbell, is a Serial Entrepreneur and number 1 best selling author in 15 categories and 13 awards on Amazon of Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. Colin started, scaled, and exited over a dozen companies worth almost 1 billion dollars including Tucows, Hostopia, CLUB Domains, GeeksforLess and Paw.com. Colin also runs Startup Club with 1M members. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. What gets you from start to traction will not get you to scale; systems, not instincts, drive sustainable growth. 2. Scaling requires delegating responsibilities, not tasks, and hiring people with the right runway and personality fit. 3. Most companies don't need venture capital; the right funding source depends on the business, timing, and strategy. Get a copy of Colin's book on Amazon - Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days. Revenued - Built for small business owners who need fast, flexible access to working capital, without relying on your personal credit score. Apply now at Revenued.com/fire.

Nathan Chan is the founder of Foundr, an entrepreneurial education platform that's helped 4M+ entrepreneurs globally. Interviewed 100+ business icons like Branson and Huffington. Built and sold an ecommerce brand from scratch. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don't need connections or experience to succeed. You need obsession, grit, and resourcefulness. 2. A great product that solves a real problem markets itself. 3. It's not what you know, it's who you know. Find people who've solved your problem and learn from them. Check out Nathan's website and get a 14-day trial for $1 - Foundr Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days. Blinkist - Turn your spare moments into learning moments with Blinkist. Go to Blinkist.com/fire to start your free trial and lock in an extra 30 percent off today.

AKA The Mingling Maven®️, Susan RoAne, is a LEGITIMATE best selling author and speaker who has transformed the socially shy into the socially savvy. She has been featured on TV, radio and in national and international print media for 4 decades. Her time as a teacher - who is practical, supportive and encouraging has benefited her audiences and readers. She is known for sharing her practical "how tos" and even more valuable HOW and WHY not tos. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Small talk is big power. The little things like hobbies, local events, or even favorite foods build rapport and can lead to meaningful connections. 2. Prepare, don't wing it. Craft a short, benefit-focused introduction, read the news, and smile. These simple habits make you magnetic in any room. 3. Act like the host. Instead of waiting to be welcomed, be the one who welcomes others. Introduce people with enthusiasm and make them feel seen. Visit Susan's website and check out her best-selling book 'How to Work a Room' - Susan Roane Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. NetSuite - If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at NetSuite.com/fire. Revenued - Built for small business owners who need fast, flexible access to working capital, without relying on your personal credit score. Apply now at Revenued.com/fire.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Steve Schabacker, serial entrepreneur across multiple industries, now helps others succeed through The Tactical Entrepreneur Podcast and coaching at Tactical Entrepreneur Academy. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Listen to customers and put thought into doing something different. 2. Understand what customers want, and if feasible, delivering it can make you successful. 3. To overcome obstacles, sometimes you push through, but often you find a new way around. Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Yesim Saydan is a renowned social media expert, Forbes- and AdWeek-featured speaker, LinkedIn Creator Program alum, and Google Accelerator mentor sharing expertise with global leaders. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. On LinkedIn, share your daily struggles, real life content gets the most engagement. 2. Most people post and ghost, they create content but don't stick around. 3. Even big influencers want comments, they want to be seen and heard. Connect with Yesim on LinkedIn - Yesim's LinkedIn Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days. Blinkist - Turn your spare moments into learning moments with Blinkist. Go to Blinkist.com/fire to start your free trial and lock in an extra 30 percent off today.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Curtis Ray is a 2x Best Selling Author regarding retirement and the phenomenon of Compound Interest. He is also Inventor of the MPI Secure Compound Interest Account and MPI Infinite Bank, and verified with 1.5m followers on Tiktok. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Entrepreneurs often think day by day, but 95 percent of businesses fail within 25 years from cash flow issues. 2. If your money earns 7-12 percent interest, use it to expand your business and grow wealth and freedom. 3. Financial freedom isn't just money, it's having time and security to do what you want, when you want, with whom you want. Increase your retirement by 200 percent - Compound Interest Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days.

Kendra Prospero, CEO of Turning the Corner HR, delivers expert HR solutions for small businesses. She is a former IBM employee, Current Vistage Speaker and award nominee, she's a passionate leader dedicated to transforming workplaces and enhancing employee engagement. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Every business challenge is a people challenge. Hiring the right team is the single most effective way to improve performance and reduce stress. 2. It never gets easy. Entrepreneurship is a constant rollercoaster, embracing that reality is key to lasting success. 3. Train, Equip, Align, and Model. Effective leadership starts with building managers who are empowered, aligned with values, and able to walk the talk. Visit their company's website - Turning The Corner HR Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days. Blinkist - Turn your spare moments into learning moments with Blinkist. Go to Blinkist.com/fire to start your free trial and lock in an extra 30 percent off today.

Scott Scovill is an award-winning entrepreneur, founder of Moo TV, and author of Tenacious: The Art of Relentlessly Pursuing Your Wildest Dreams. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Tenacity is not something you're born with; it's a skill you can build and strengthen like a muscle. 2. Fear and self-doubt, not lack of ability are the real reasons most people don't take bold, life-changing action. 3. The most successful and fulfilling lives are built by consistently choosing adventure, risk, and meaningful experiences over comfort. Visit the website for the book and resources - Tenacious: The Art of Relentlessly Pursuing Your Wildest Dreams Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Thrive - Make 2026 your best year yet by attending the world's highest rated business growth conference taught personally by Clay Clark and featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow, and President Trump's Son, Eric Trump, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire. Revenued - Built for small business owners who need fast, flexible access to working capital, without relying on your personal credit score. Apply now at Revenued.com/fire.

Jairek Robbins has coached business owners across 137 countries for 20+ years. He built 265+ AI agents that help CEOs reclaim 15+ hours/week. Founder of Executive Office AI. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success is not measured by scale alone; impacting even one life deeply can define true success. 2. AI is a multiplier: it amplifies systems that work and accelerates chaos if your foundation is broken. 3. Most businesses fail to scale because of missing systems, poor cash visibility, operational chaos, and identity limitations at the leadership level. Visit Jairek's website and click the banner to register for the event. Take action to reclaim your time and scale intelligently - Executive Office AI Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Shopify - Shopify is the commerce platform behind millions of businesses around the world. Sign up for your 1 dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/onfire. ZipRecruiter - Cut through the standard, and get to the standOUTS - with ZipRecruiter. And now, you can try it for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire. Meet your match on ZipRecruiter.

James Swanwick is an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, speaker and former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN. He is the creator of Alcohol Free Lifestyle and the creator of "Project 90", which helps high achievers get lifetime power over alcohol, and creator of blue-light blocking glasses Swannies by Swanwick Sleep, which improve your sleep. He has interviewed celebrities including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Kobe Bryant, David Beckham and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Even one drink a day could be silently costing entrepreneurs millions in lost clarity, productivity, and revenue. 2. Quitting alcohol can create a powerful domino effect, better sleep, more energy, improved mindset, and stronger relationships. 3. Daily gratitude and intentional habits are more than just routines, they're foundations for sustained success. Check out the website to learn more and start your alcohol-free journey - Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days. Framer - A website builder that offers real-time collaboration, a robust CMS with everything you need for great SEO, and advanced analytics that include integrated A/B testing. Get started building for free today at Framer.com/fire. For 30 percent a Framer Pro annual plan use code FIRE. Revenued - Built for small business owners who need fast, flexible access to working capital, without relying on your personal credit score. Apply now at Revenued.com/fire.