🎙️The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast
15-minute power convos with the sharpest minds in B2B 💼💡
Hosted by 30+ year veteran journalist and 2 time 7-figure entrepreneur Josh Elledge, this podcast cuts through the noise and gets straight to the good stuff. 🎯
We interview true experts: Founders, execs, and practitioners with 10+ years in the trenches so you can absorb their best ideas fast. 🏎️💨
🙌 This show is a home for thoughtful entrepreneurs…
Leaders who care deeply about their craft, their clients, and making the world better through business. I consider it an honor to celebrate and amplify their brilliance.
Josh & our podcast mascot, Levi
📊 2200+ episodes. All 6–8 figure guests.
🌎 100K+ total global audience.
✅ What you’ll get:
📈 The strategies they’re using to scale, lead, and dominate in their niche
🎓 A masterclass-level summary of their domain expertise
❌ Zero “bro” energy. Just clean, high-trust insight for seasoned professionals
🧩 Real operators. Real frameworks. Real takeaways you can use this week
👥 Our audience?
Business adults: Founders, marketers, consultants, and C-suite leaders who want smart takes from the smartest minds.
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2262 - What’s Really Holding You Back in Love and Life with Ray Biancalana
In this episode, Josh Elledge sits down with longtime friend Ray Biancalana, certified relationship coach and best-selling author, to explore how inner work drives personal and professional success. R... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Coaching
August 29, 2025•3 min read
2261 - How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Tactical Marketing and Focus on Strategic Branding with Hummingbird Creative Group's Wendy Coulter
In this episode, Josh Elledge interviews Wendy Coulter, President & CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, where she discusses her journey as a military spouse and her daughter’s musical interests. The co... ...more
Entrepreneurship & Startups ,Networking & Relationship Building &Marketing & Branding
August 27, 2025•4 min read
2260 - Top Opportunities for Women in Franchising Right Now with Females in Franchising's Brittney Lincoln
In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur podcast, Josh Elledge speaks with Brittney Lincoln, Founder of Females in Franchising, about her mission to support women in the male-dominated franchisi... ...more
Entrepreneurship & Startups ,Leadership Women Entrepreneur &Coaching
August 25, 2025•3 min read
2259 - Why Entrepreneurs Need Both Therapy and a Good Score with Nav's Levi King
In this episode of *The Thoughtful Entrepreneur*, Josh Elledge talks with Levi King, Founder and CEO of [Nav](https://nav.com), about his journey as a small business owner and the unique challenges of... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Meaningful Connections & Sales &E-commerce
August 22, 2025•4 min read
2258 - Transforming Local Government Challenges into Opportunities with Silsby Strategic Advisors' Shane Silsby
In this episode of *The Thoughtful Entrepreneur*, Josh Elledge talks with Shane Silsby, CEO and Founder of Silsby Strategic Advisors, about helping local governments and businesses navigate workforce ... ...more
Entrepreneurship & Startups ,Meaningful Connections & Sales &Business Partnerships
August 20, 2025•4 min read
2257 - Insights on AI, Social Media Strategies, and Client Engagement from Azarian Growth Agency's Hamlet Azarian
In this episode of *The Thoughtful Entrepreneur*, Josh Elledge talks with Hamlet Azarian, CEO of Azarian Growth Agency, about his personal passions and family life. Hamlet shares how his agency helps ... ...more
Marketing & Branding ,AI and Technology &Digital Age
August 18, 2025•3 min read
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