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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2480 - Leading Change Through Clarity, Compassion, and Communication with Connie Rawson Coaching's Connie Rawson
Josh Elledge interviews Connie Rawson on leading change through clear, candid communication. Connie explains how purpose, context, honesty, compassion, and respect help leaders navigate difficult conv... ...more
Networking & Relationship Building ,Meaningful Connections & Sales Leadership Personal Development &Crisis Communication
September 07, 2026β’4 min read
One Big Idea 6 - Driving Purpose-Driven Growth: From Identity Alignment and Cellular Health to Executive Resiliency
Josh Elledge explores purpose-driven growth with Carol Pyke, Dr. Paul Barattiero, Emily Lyman, Stewart Heath, Tanny Diep, and Rachel Apfel Glass, covering identity, health, empathy, investing, rapid t... ...more
Marketing & Branding ,Real Estate Business Continuity &Investment
September 04, 2026β’8 min read
One Big Idea 4 - Driving Operational Excellence: From Algorithm-Free Organic Scale to Transformational Self-Leadership
Josh Elledge explores operational excellence with Nikolas Hake, Scott Doggett, Carol Schultz, Andrew Lafuente, and Jane Monroe, covering organic growth, human-centered leadership, strategic delegation... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Leadership &Innovation
September 02, 2026β’7 min read
One Big Idea 5 - Driving Institutional Growth: From Inner Leadership Healing and Career Reinvention to AI-Driven Search Authority
Josh Elledge explores transformation with Hannah Dalby, Charles McLachlan, Axel Meierhoefer, Bill Quateman, and Eddie Yi, covering leadership healing, career reinvention, real estate wealth, mind care... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Leadership AI and Technology Innovation Podcasting Financial Freedom Personal Development &Real Estate
September 02, 2026β’7 min read
2479 - Scaling CrossFit to Help Everyone Train Safely and Succeed with King William District CrossFit's Dan Kachtik
Josh Elledge interviews Dan Kachtik of King William District CrossFit on efficient fitness for busy professionals, personalized coaching, injury prevention, nutrition, and growing a fitness business t... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Podcasting &Coaching
August 17, 2026β’5 min read
2480 - The Proven Marketing Strategy Every Small Business Should Be Using with Client Magnet CRM's Drew Dorenfest
Josh Elledge interviews Drew Dorenfest of Client Magnet CRM on using SEO, email marketing, automated reviews, and online optimization to help small businesses increase traffic, sales, and customer ret... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Marketing & Branding &Business Continuity
August 15, 2026β’5 min read
2479 - Combining Veteran Leadership and AI to Empower Small Businesses with Protech Consulting Group's Kamar Perkins
Josh Elledge interviews Kamar Perkins on veteran leadership, AI, machine learning, and government contracting. Kamar shares how Protech Consulting Group serves federal and commercial clients while KDP... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Leadership AI and Technology &Business Continuity
August 14, 2026β’5 min read
2478 - Helping Tech Founders Evolve from Technical Experts to Inspiring Leaders with Human Interfaces' Vladimir Baranov
Josh Elledge interviews Vladimir Baranov of Human Interfaces on helping tech founders transition from technical experts to effective leaders through mindset shifts, practical experience, and stronger ... ...more
Leadership
August 13, 2026β’5 min read
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