ποΈThe Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast
15-minute power convos with the sharpest minds in business πΌπ‘
This show is built for founders, executives, and operators who care deeply about their craft and want ideas they can actually use.
Every episode is a focused, thoughtful conversation with experienced leaders who are actively in the trenches.
No fluff. No theory for theoryβs sake.
Just real insights from people doing the work.
Many listeners discover this show while researching a problem theyβre trying to solve or a leader theyβre considering learning from.
My role is simple: make the introduction meaningful, human, and worth your time.
Josh Elledge
Host of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Veteran journalist with 3,000+ media appearances, founder of UpMyInfluence and PodVerified, and builder of multiple 7-figure businesses powered by podcasting and media.
π 2,300+ episodes featuring 6β8 figure leaders
π 100k+ global audience across platforms
β What youβll get:
π The strategies theyβre using to scale, lead, and dominate in their niche
π A masterclass-level summary of their domain expertise
β Zero βbroβ energy. Just clear, high-trust insight for seasoned professionals
π± Real operators. Real frameworks. Real takeaways you can use immediately
π₯ Our audience?
Thoughtful professionals: Founders, executives, and experienced operators who want smart takes from people whoβve actually done the work.
π If thatβs you, welcome to our global community of thoughtful listeners. If youβve got insights worth sharing, weβd love to have you as a guest.
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2491 - Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats Through Automated Remediation with Remedio's Tal Kollender
Josh Elledge interviews Tal Kollender of Remedio about AI-driven cybersecurity remediation. Tal shares a healthcare case study, warns about shadow AI risks, and explains how rapid vulnerability manage... ...more
Cybersecurity and Technology ,AI and Technology
October 14, 2026β’5 min read
2490 - Combining Human Creativity and AI to Make Video Production Easy with Pictory AI's Vikram Chalana
Josh Elledge interviews Vikram Chalana of Pictory AI about turning scripts, blogs, and presentations into videos with AI. Vikram discusses keeping human creativity central, future video trends, and us... ...more
AI and Technology ,Innovation Podcasting &Digital Age
October 13, 2026β’5 min read
2489 - Redefining Success Through Balance, Purpose, and Self-Acceptance with Caleb Campbell
Josh Elledge interviews Caleb Campbell about redefining success through self-acceptance. Caleb explores overachievement, burnout, and shifting from fear to fulfillment, showing how mindfulness can bal... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Book Writing Personal Development &Coaching
October 12, 2026β’5 min read
2488 - Finding Financial Security and Joy Without a Total Reset with Your Career Homecoming's Laura Simms
Josh Elledge interviews Laura Simms about finding meaningful, financially viable work without starting over. Laura explains how self-discovery and leveraging existing experience can help high achiever... ...more
Innovation ,Conflict Resolution Women Entrepreneur Financial Freedom &Coaching
October 09, 2026β’5 min read
2487 - Turning Lifeβs Hardships Into a Competitive Edge with The Unbreakable Advantage Institute's Misty Carson
Josh Elledge interviews Misty Carson about leadership under pressure, childhood adversity, and turning challenges into strengths. Misty introduces her leadership assessment and encourages listeners to... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Leadership Women Entrepreneur Personal Development Coaching &Crisis Communication
October 08, 2026β’5 min read
2486 - Practical Strategies for Building Businesses You Love with Jennie Blackwood
Josh Elledge interviews Jennie Blackwood about building a seven-figure charcuterie business after financial hardship. Jennie shares entrepreneurship lessons, marketing strategies, AI tools, and why hu... ...more
Marketing & Branding ,AI and Technology &Women Entrepreneur
October 07, 2026β’5 min read
2485 - Guide to Finding and Booking Event Talent Without Breaking the Bank with Gigsalad's Mark Steiner
Josh Elledge interviews Mark Steiner, CEO of GigSalad, about the event marketplace connecting planners with entertainers, speakers, and service providers. Mark explains its freemium model, SEO strateg... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Meaningful Connections & Sales Innovation Coaching &Expense Management
September 22, 2026β’5 min read
2484 - Coaching Small Business Owners Through Leadership Challenges and AI Automation Trends with Kenneth Kollasch
Josh Elledge interviews Kenneth Kollasch about his 12-month Small Business Flight Plan for doubling revenue without burnout. Kenneth discusses leadership, decision-making systems, burnout, AI adoption... ...more
Leadership ,AI and Technology Coaching &Business Continuity
September 21, 2026β’5 min read
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