🎙️The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast
15-minute power convos with the sharpest minds in business 💼💡
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 theory’s sake.
Just real insights from people doing the work.
Many listeners discover this show while researching a problem they’re trying to solve or a leader they’re 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.
📊 2,300+ episodes featuring 6–8 figure leaders
🌍 100k+ global audience across platforms
✅ 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 clear, high-trust insight for seasoned professionals
🌱 Real operators. Real frameworks. Real takeaways you can use immediately
👥 Our audience?
Thoughtful professionals: Founders, executives, and experienced operators who want smart takes from people who’ve actually done the work.
👉 If that’s you, welcome to our global community of thoughtful listeners. If you’ve got insights worth sharing, we’d love to have you as a guest.
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2383 - Exploring the Future of Digital Advertising Through AI, Strategy, and Human Creativity with Metadata’s Lisa Sharapata
In this episode, Josh Elledge interviews Lisa Sharapata, CMO of Metadata, an AI-driven digital advertising platform. Lisa shares her personal interests, like water ink painting, before discussing how ... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building Meaningful Connections & Sales AI and Technology &Digital Age
March 13, 2026•5 min read
2382 - Why Yelling at Referees Mirrors the Reality of Software Development Resilience with Apsis Labs' Wyatt Kirby
In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Wyatt Kirby, Founder of Apsis Labs, a custom software development company specializing in secure, compliant solutions for regulated industries like health... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building AI and Technology &Digital Age
March 10, 2026•5 min read
2381 - Boosting Advertising Performance Through AI with Plurio’s Seva Ustinov
In this episode, the host interviews Seva Ustinov, Founder & CEO of Plurio, an AI-driven platform for optimizing digital advertising. Seva shares his passion for pickleball before explaining how Pluri... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building Meaningful Connections & Sales &AI and Technology
March 09, 2026•4 min read
2380 - Smart Tax Strategies for Business Owners Using Trusts with Sally Gimon
In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews tax strategist Sally Gimon about advanced tax-saving strategies for business owners. Sally shares her journey from real estate to tax advocacy and explain... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Networking & Relationship Building Marketing & Branding &Meaningful Connections & Sales
March 09, 2026•5 min read
2379 - Building Organizational Health Through Leadership and Team Culture with The Intention Collective’s Stacey Bailey
In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Stacey Bailey, Senior Consultant at The Intention Collective and executive coach. Stacey shares her new hobby of embroidery and how it helps her practice ... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building Meaningful Connections & Sales &AI and Technology
March 08, 2026•4 min read
2378 - Compassionate Leadership and Grief Support in the Workplace with AGRA’s Carl Manlan
In this episode, Josh Elledge interviews Carl Manlan, Head of Partnerships at AGRA, poet, and podcast host. Carl discusses his daily writing practice, his poetry book I Can Breathe—which explores grie... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building &Meaningful Connections & Sales
March 07, 2026•4 min read
2377 - The Transformative Power of Asking and Listening with Empathy with Lushin's Shad Tidler
In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Andrew Schulkind, founder and Digital Strategist of Andigo, a digital marketing agency focused on mission-driven businesses. Andrew shares his passion for... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building &Meaningful Connections & Sales
March 05, 2026•5 min read
2376 - Safety Tips for Biking and Marketing in Inclement Weather with Andigo's Andrew Schulkind
In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Andrew Schulkind, founder and Digital Strategist of Andigo, a digital marketing agency focused on mission-driven businesses. Andrew shares his passion for... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building Meaningful Connections & Sales &AI and Technology
March 04, 2026•4 min read
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