🎙️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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2416 - Improving Business Relationships by Mastering Communication Styles with Sara Gilbert
Josh Elledge & Sara Gilbert: language drives behavior. Empathy & team gaps. Visit saragilbert.coach! ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building Meaningful Connections & Sales &Cybersecurity and Technology
April 14, 2026•5 min read
2415 - Bridging AI Tools and User Success Through Thoughtful UX Design with 3Leaf's Thomas Watkins
In this podcast episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Thomas Watkins, Founder and CEO of 3Leaf, about the impact of AI on digital product development. Thomas explains that while AI tools like Vibe Cod... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building Marketing & Branding &Meaningful Connections & Sales
April 12, 2026•5 min read
2414 - Transforming Everyday Work Stories into Leadership Lessons with Storyfire's Neal Foard
In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Neal Foard, Founder and CEO of Storyfire, a platform dedicated to teaching business professionals the art of storytelling. Neal shares his unique hobby of... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building Marketing & Branding Meaningful Connections & Sales &Human Resource Management
April 11, 2026•5 min read
2413 - Recruiting with AI While Prioritizing Culture and Global Talent with Vader-Rey's Darren Tompkins
In this podcast episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Darren Tompkins, Founder and CEO of Vader-Rey, a Houston-based firm comprising three divisions: recruiting, engineering contract staffing, and vir... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building Meaningful Connections & Sales Cybersecurity and Technology &AI and Technology
April 10, 2026•5 min read
2412 - How Europe’s Top Brands Drive Explosive Growth with Bitsing's Hugo Van Den Biggelaar
In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Hugo Van Den Biggelaar, CEO and Co-founder of Bitsing, about "bitsing" — a European growth methodology developed 30 years ago and successfully implemented... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building Marketing & Branding &Meaningful Connections & Sales
April 09, 2026•5 min read
2411 - Personal Branding for Leaders Who Lead Quietly and Authentically with Brand of a Leader's Marina Byezhanova
In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Marina Byezhanova, Founder and CEO of Brand of a Leader, a personal branding agency specializing in Gen X CEOs and entrepreneurs. Marina shares her journe... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building Marketing & Branding Meaningful Connections & Sales &Human Resource Management
April 09, 2026•4 min read
2410 - Blending AI and Human Insight to Revolutionize Sales Enablement with DevRev's Laura Fu
In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Laura Fu, Head of Revenue Operations and Strategy at DevRev and author of Designing for Excellence: Sales Enablement in the AI Native World. Laura shares ... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building Meaningful Connections & Sales &AI and Technology
April 08, 2026•5 min read
2409 - Finding Opportunity Through Fear as an Entrepreneur and Paraglider with Patrick Sweeney
In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Patrick J. Sweeney II, serial entrepreneur and author of The Founder's Creed. Patrick shares his passion for paragliding as a metaphor for conquering fear... ...more
Business Growth & Scaling ,Entrepreneurship & Startups Networking & Relationship Building &Meaningful Connections & Sales
April 07, 2026•5 min read
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