Business Growth & Scaling

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2256 - How Creativity Fuels Innovation in Tech with Experion Technologies Inc's Manoj Balraj

Josh Elledge

Published on: 13/08/2025

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, Josh Elledge interviews Manoj Balraj, Co-founder and President of Experion Technologies Inc., who shares how creative pursuits like dance and filmmaking fuel his leadership energy. Manoj outlines Experion’s agile, discovery-driven approach to building revenue-generating digital products for industries ranging from automotive to healthcare. He also reflects on the company’s global growth, dedication to early-stage clients, and commitment to a positive, engaging workplace culture.

Business Growth & ScalingLeadershipInnovation

2255 - Essential Tactics for Service and SaaS Businesses with The Change Hive's Yemi Oluseun

Josh Elledge

Published on: 12/08/2025

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge interviews Yemi Oluseun, Founder and CEO of The Change Hive, on why customer retention is the most powerful lever for sustainable business growth. Yemi shares her five-point retention model—covering onboarding, habit-building, reviews, revenue expansion, and proactive churn prevention—to help service and SaaS businesses optimize the customer journey. She also invites listeners to take The Change Hive’s retention quiz to uncover their biggest growth opportunities.

Business Growth & ScalingEntrepreneurship & StartupsInnovation

2253 - Six Principles to Help Entrepreneurs Step Back and Thrive with Ral West: Livin’ The Dream's Ral West

Josh Elledge

Published on: 08/08/2025

In this episode of *The Thoughtful Entrepreneur*, host Josh Elledge interviews Ral West, founder of *Ral West: Livin’ The Dream*, about how she transitioned from being stuck in her business to achieving entrepreneurial freedom. Ral shares her six core principles for building systems, empowering teams, and creating a company that runs without you. She also discusses her mastermind program and free resources designed to help entrepreneurs design businesses that support the lifestyle they truly want.

Business Growth & ScalingEntrepreneurship & StartupsMarketing & Branding

2252 - Embracing the Future: How to Make AI Your Business Ally with Lardi & Partner Consulting's Kamales Lardi

Josh Elledge

Published on: 07/08/2025

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge interviews Kamales Lardi, CEO of Lardi & Partner Consulting and author of *Artificial Intelligence for Business*. Kamales shares how her journey from coder to technologist shaped her mission to integrate AI with a human-centered approach to leadership and innovation. She offers insights on navigating digital transformation, building sustainable capabilities, and invites CEOs to lead with empathy and connect with her on LinkedIn for deeper conversation.

Business Growth & ScalingNetworking & Relationship BuildingAI and TechnologyDigital Age