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🎙️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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2235 - Navigating the Cybersecurity Maze: Essential Insights from Aethon Security's Derek Kernus

In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Derek Kernus, CEO of Aethon Security, to discuss the cybersecurity challenges faced by federal contractors, including threats from nation-state actors. De... ...more

Cybersecurity and Technology

July 15, 20254 min read

2235 - Navigating the Cybersecurity Maze: Essential Insights from Aethon Security's Derek Kernus

2234 - Mastering Leadership by Balancing Flexibility with Core Values in Uncertain Times with Kevin Eikenberry

In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group and author of "Flexible Leadership". They discuss how leaders can navigate uncerta... ...more

Entrepreneurship & Startups ,Leadership

July 14, 20253 min read

2234 - Mastering Leadership by Balancing Flexibility with Core Values in Uncertain Times with Kevin Eikenberry

2233 - How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy in Business Growth with Your Modern Legacy's Aaron Goodwin

In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Aaron Goodwin, Founder & CEO of Your Modern Legacy. Aaron shares insights on helping business owners scale their companies, improve hiring processes, and ... ...more

Business Growth & Scaling ,Networking & Relationship Building

July 11, 20252 min read

2233 - How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy in Business Growth with Your Modern Legacy's Aaron Goodwin

2232 - How Can Curiosity and Problem-Solving Transform Your Sales Skills with Sales Guru Global's Navid Momeni

In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Navid Momeni, Founder and CEO of Sales Guru Global and author of "How to Become a Sales Master." Navid shares insights on the evolving sales landscape, em... ...more

Business Growth & Scaling ,Meaningful Connections & Sales &Business Continuity

July 10, 20252 min read

2232 - How Can Curiosity and Problem-Solving Transform Your Sales Skills with Sales Guru Global's Navid Momeni

2231 - From Basement to Business: Transforming Dreams into Reality with Supliful's Martins Lasmanis

In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Martins Lasmanis, Co-founder and CEO of Supliful, about how the platform helps SMBs launch white-label FMCG products with ease and minimal upfront investm... ...more

Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups &E-commerce

July 09, 20253 min read

2231 - From Basement to Business: Transforming Dreams into Reality with Supliful's Martins Lasmanis

2230 - Designing Your Disaster Plan: A Strategic Roadmap to Organizational Recovery with 22nd Century Management's Kenneth Edmonds

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge chats with Kenneth Edmonds, CEO & Founder of 22nd Century Management, about building disaster preparedness and business continuity int... ...more

Management Risk Mitigation ,Business Continuity

July 08, 20253 min read

2230 - Designing Your Disaster Plan: A Strategic Roadmap to Organizational Recovery with 22nd Century Management's Kenneth Edmonds


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