How Entrepreneurs Can Thrive Through Podcasting with Elzie Flenard

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Business Growth & Scaling| Entrepreneurship & Startups| Podcasting
April 15, 2025•3 min read

Mastering Entrepreneurship Through Podcasting

In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge engages in a compelling conversation with Elzie Flenard, the "mayor of podcast town" and host of the "Journey to Mastery" podcast. Elzie specializes in helping B2B business owners leverage podcasting to grow their businesses and build meaningful relationships. He also discusses his book, "Flame Starter: The Art of Self-Mastery," which focuses on personal development and strategies to prevent burnout in the entrepreneurial journey.

Elzie emphasizes that podcasting is not just a marketing tool but a platform for building authentic relationships. By consistently sharing valuable content, entrepreneurs can establish authority, engage with their audience, and network with industry leaders. He also shares practical tips for starting a podcast, such as defining your niche, investing in quality equipment, and promoting your podcast through social media and collaborations. Additionally, Elzie highlights the importance of recognizing personal triggers that lead to burnout and offers strategies like setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and seeking support to maintain balance and well-being.

The episode underscores the importance of self-mastery for entrepreneurs, with Elzie’s book offering insights into personal development and continuous learning. Key takeaways include self-discovery, goal setting, and developing resilience. Josh and Elzie also discuss finding joy in the entrepreneurial journey by celebrating small wins, documenting experiences, and building a supportive community. For more inspiration and practical advice, listeners are encouraged to check out Elzie’s podcast, "Journey to Mastery," and his book, "Flame Starter: The Art of Self-Mastery," while subscribing to "The Thoughtful Entrepreneur" for ongoing motivation and insights.

About Elzie Flenard:

Elzie D. Flenard, III, also known as "The Mayor," is an entrepreneur, creative thinker, and dedicated family man with a passion for sparking entrepreneurship in others. As the founder of Podcast Town and author of Flame Starter, Elzie has used his diverse career experiences, from janitor to operations manager, to build a unique approach to business and leadership.

He is the host of the Enterprise NOW! podcast, where he shares insights from global thought leaders with aspiring entrepreneurs. Elzie also brings his creativity to music, having written, produced, and released around 20 songs. A devoted husband and father, Elzie is committed to changing lives through enterprise, using the EMIT Principle (Education x Motivation x Inspiration = Transformation) to help entrepreneurs reach their full potential.

About Journey To Mastery Podcast:

Journey to Mastery is the podcast for purpose-driven entrepreneurs ready to unlock their full potential. Hosted by Elzie Flenard III, this show dives deep into the Four Pillars of Mastery—Me, Mission, Message, and Method—offering practical tools, personal growth strategies, and faith-driven insights to help you master yourself and your purpose. Through actionable advice and inspiring real-world stories, each episode empowers you to break through barriers, build meaningful habits, and align your life and business with your mission.

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Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Want to learn more? Check out Elzie Flenard website at https://www.elzieflenard.com/

Check out Elzie Flenard on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elzieflenardiii/

Check out Journey to Mastery on Apple Podcast at https://apple.co/3r4Ockz

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Josh Elledge is U.S. Navy veteran who became a serial entrepreneur who builds the companies he needs most in the world. In 2014, He launched UpMyInfluence to help entrepreneurs like himself attract the perfect audiences and grow their authority and influence. However, while growing their better-than-PR agency, UpMyInfluence discovered that building 7-figure B2B Sales Systems for consultants and agencies (with zero paid advertising) is actually what they do better than anyone else on the planet. UMI was the natural outgrowth of his first startup, SavingsAngel.com which had grown to more than 50 employees and grossed more than $6 million in sales with zero paid ads. He did it all through building authority and serving audiences in the media. Josh is a frequent speaker at business and startup conferences including Social Media Marketing World and a Tony Robbins event for his Business Mastery grads. He’s a weekly consumer expert on Fox 35 Orlando and News 13, writes a syndicated column for nine newspapers (with total readership above 1.1 million readers), and regularly appears on more than 75 TV stations across the country. All told, Josh has appeared in the media more than 2500 times. Passionate about his family, physical fitness (an avid fitness geek and 5K to marathon runner), and breaking out of Escape Rooms, Josh now lives in Orlando with his wife and three children.

Josh Elledge

Josh Elledge is U.S. Navy veteran who became a serial entrepreneur who builds the companies he needs most in the world. In 2014, He launched UpMyInfluence to help entrepreneurs like himself attract the perfect audiences and grow their authority and influence. However, while growing their better-than-PR agency, UpMyInfluence discovered that building 7-figure B2B Sales Systems for consultants and agencies (with zero paid advertising) is actually what they do better than anyone else on the planet. UMI was the natural outgrowth of his first startup, SavingsAngel.com which had grown to more than 50 employees and grossed more than $6 million in sales with zero paid ads. He did it all through building authority and serving audiences in the media. Josh is a frequent speaker at business and startup conferences including Social Media Marketing World and a Tony Robbins event for his Business Mastery grads. He’s a weekly consumer expert on Fox 35 Orlando and News 13, writes a syndicated column for nine newspapers (with total readership above 1.1 million readers), and regularly appears on more than 75 TV stations across the country. All told, Josh has appeared in the media more than 2500 times. Passionate about his family, physical fitness (an avid fitness geek and 5K to marathon runner), and breaking out of Escape Rooms, Josh now lives in Orlando with his wife and three children.

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