Meaningful Connections & Sales

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2259 - Why Entrepreneurs Need Both Therapy and a Good Credit Score with Nav's Levi King

Josh Elledge

Published on: 22/08/2025

In this episode of *The Thoughtful Entrepreneur*, Josh Elledge talks with Levi King, Founder and CEO of [Nav](https://nav.com), about his journey as a small business owner and the unique challenges of building business credit. Levi explains how Nav empowers entrepreneurs by combining data from major commercial bureaus with cash flow insights, and highlights the Nav Prime Card as a tool for improving both business and personal credit. He also addresses the unregulated nature of small business lending and shares his personal experiences with panic attacks, underscoring the importance of mental health and mindfulness for entrepreneurs.

Business Growth & ScalingEntrepreneurship & StartupsMeaningful Connections & SalesE-commerce

2258 - Transforming Local Government Challenges into Opportunities with Silsby Strategic Advisors' Shane Silsby

Josh Elledge

Published on: 20/08/2025

In this episode of *The Thoughtful Entrepreneur*, Josh Elledge talks with Shane Silsby, CEO and Founder of Silsby Strategic Advisors, about helping local governments and businesses navigate workforce challenges and major disruptions. Shane shares how generational shifts and the pandemic have reshaped public sector leadership, and why long-term relationship-building is key to winning government partnerships. He also discusses his dual role as a fractional executive and strategic advisor, and points listeners to free resources on his website.

Entrepreneurship & StartupsMeaningful Connections & SalesBusiness Partnerships

2249 - Top Strategies for Leveraging AI in Sales and Marketing with Ursula Inc's Ursula Mentjes

Josh Elledge

Published on: 05/08/2025

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, Josh Elledge interviews Ursula Mentjes, founder of Ursula Inc. and host of "Quantum Revenue Expansion". Ursula shares how businesses can leverage AI tools like custom GPTs and agent swarms to boost sales and marketing, along with tips for effective AI-generated content and email strategy. She also introduces her coaching program, "The CEO Table", and offers free resources to help entrepreneurs scale to seven figures.

Marketing & BrandingMeaningful Connections & SalesAI and Technology

2244 - Practical Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Salespeople from The UK's Most Hated Sales Trainer Benjamin Dennehy

Josh Elledge

Published on: 28/07/2025

In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews **Benjamin Dennehy**, the UK’s most hated sales trainer, who shares his candid views on the realities of sales. Benjamin explains why many struggle in sales due to a lack of passion and proper training, while also addressing the challenges founders face and the importance of a process-driven approach. He offers valuable coaching insights, free resources for listeners, and practical advice for overcoming mental barriers to improve sales skills for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Networking & Relationship BuildingMeaningful Connections & SalesCoachingPublic Speaking