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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2472 - Building a Self-Sustaining Business for Greater Profit and Work-Life Harmony with Lifeonaire's Jason Wojo
Josh Elledge interviews Jason Wojo of Lifeonaire on building a self-sustaining business through delegation, automation, and smarter systems, helping entrepreneurs increase profits while reclaiming tim... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Leadership Coaching &Business Continuity
July 31, 2026β’5 min read
2471 - Why Every Seller Should Understand Trust-Based Tax Strategies with Capital Gains Tax Solutions' Brett Swarts
Josh Elledge interviews Brett Swarts of Capital Gains Tax Solutions on trust-based strategies to defer capital gains taxes, preserve wealth, protect assets, and help business owners build lasting fina... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Expense Management &Business Continuity
July 30, 2026β’6 min read
2470 - The Proven Strategy for Contractors to Generate More Qualified Leads with United Foundry's Matt DeLong
Josh Elledge interviews Matt DeLong of United Foundry on generating qualified leads for contractors through Google Ads, local SEO, AI tools, and high-converting websites that build trust and drive gro... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Marketing & Branding Meaningful Connections & Sales AI and Technology &Advertising
July 29, 2026β’5 min read
2469 - Publishing for Real Authority in the Age of AI with Digital Authors' Wiebke Tasch
Josh Elledge interviews Wiebke Tasch of Digital Authors on building authority through nonfiction publishing, using AI ethically, attracting premium clients, and validating book ideas before writing. ...more
Networking & Relationship Building ,AI and Technology Book Publishing &Book Writing
July 28, 2026β’5 min read
2468 - Preparing Your Service Business for Growth and a Higher-Valuation Exit with Exit 3D Studio's Muriel Touati
Josh Elledge interviews Muriel Touati of Exit 3D Studio on increasing business value through predictable revenue, founder independence, scalable systems, and exit-ready strategies for B2B service comp... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Coaching Business Continuity &E-commerce
July 27, 2026β’5 min read
2467 - The New Lead Generation Strategy Built on Personal Branding with Belkins' Vladyslav Podoliako
Josh Elledge interviews Vladyslav Podoliako, CEO of Belkins, on modern B2B lead generation, personal branding, community building, and strategies for helping companies generate more sales-qualified le... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Networking & Relationship Building Marketing & Branding Meaningful Connections & Sales Innovation Business Continuity &E-commerce
July 26, 2026β’5 min read
2466 - Transforming Community Living Through AI Virtual Concierges and Digital Innovation with Unitify's Ilia Sotonin
Josh Elledge interviews Ilia Sotonin of Unitify on using AI, virtual concierges, and digital tools to modernize property management, improve resident communication, and drive growth across millions of... ...more
Meaningful Connections & Sales ,AI and Technology Digital Age &Coaching
July 25, 2026β’5 min read
2465 - Blending Hospitality and Technology to Create Unforgettable Events with Snapbar's Sam Eitzen
Josh Elledge interviews Sam Eitzen, CEO of Snapbar, on blending hospitality with AI-powered event technology, creating branded photo experiences, and helping businesses boost engagement through memora... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Networking & Relationship Building AI and Technology &Innovation
July 24, 2026β’5 min read
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