MORE Ownership Opportunities in 'Non-Food' Franchises with Jon Ostenson
Release Date: 05/09/2022
How to Scale to $30M ARR Without Losing Your Team, Vision or Mind with Sophia Deluz Bhan
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Sophia Deluz Bhan is the COO of Search Atlas Group, a $30M+ ARR portfolio of AI-powered search marketing platforms serving over 6000 clients worldwide. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don’t need to be ready to succeed; you just need to refuse to quit. 2. Scaling fast requires product-market fit and simple metrics, not overengineered systems. 3. Saying no to good revenue protects your vision and unlocks far greater long-term growth. Let Your SEO Work Smarter, Not Harder with AI - Sponsors - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at . -...
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Disrupting an Industry: The Affordable, Tech-Forward Alternative to Hearing Aids with Michael Leung
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Michael Leung is the Founder and CEO of The Flo Group in Calgary. He redefined how people experience sound with FLO – TruBalance 2.0, an innovative, inclusive, and affordable alternative to hearing aids. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Real disruption comes from solving accessibility and affordability problems, not incremental improvements. 2. Open-ear bone conduction technology can dramatically improve quality of life without the downsides of traditional hearing aids. 3. Momentum matters; sustained success requires continuous innovation, feedback, and iteration. Visit the website to explore product...
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The Hidden Rules of Business No One Talks About with Ujwal Arkalgud
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Ujwal Arkalgud built and sold his company for $60 million by learning the hidden rules of business no one talks about. Today he teaches founders how to out-see, not out-spend, the competition. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success isn’t about resources; it’s about understanding how credibility is recognized in your industry. 2. Credibility scales faster than competence, especially in a world flooded with AI noise. 3. Taking a clear stance on cultural tension turns you from overlooked to trusted. Visit Ujwal’s website buy the book and fill out the form. First 500 readers get access to live group...
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How a 30 Million Dollar Per Year Sales Team was Built in 2 Years with Cole Thomas Gordon: An EOFire Classic from 2022
Entrepreneurs on Fire
From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Cole Thomas Gordon grew his consulting company to 8 figures in 1.5 years and now trains sales teams of hundreds of 7- and 8-figure companies through Closers.io. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Find a job in an industry you love and join a high-growth company where you can specialize. 2. Making a mis-hire can be one of the highest costs in a business. 3. A team...
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Make Millions on YouTube without Showing Your Face with Chris Zissis: An EOFire Classic from 2022
Entrepreneurs on Fire
From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Chris Zissis builds automated YouTube channels for investors to generate passive income. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Leverage controversial moments to gain attention. 2. Audience engagement matters more than who is behind the camera. 3. Always weigh risks and opportunities. Ask what if it works and what if it doesn’t. Touch base with Chris on Instagram -...
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Time to Thrive with Dean Graziosi: An EOFire Classic from 2022
Entrepreneurs on Fire
From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Dean Graziosi is a multiple-time NYT bestselling author, entrepreneur, investor, and sought-after speaker and consultant, presenting to audiences of over 200,000 at conferences and live events. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The world is shifting. Who you are matters more than how you do things. 2. Explore a digital product alongside your traditional business....
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Blueprint to Freedom: Real Estate, Investing & Growth with Sky Mitchell
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Sky Mitchell is the Founder and CEO of Basecamp Resorts (2017), a Western Canada–based mountain hospitality and wellness platform. Her vision is to create modern, experience-driven accommodations rooted in community, nature, and long-term demand. An avid skier, mountain biker, and snowmobiler, Sky lives in Canmore with her husband and two children and continues to build durable, experience-led hospitality assets across Western Canada. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Experience-led real estate succeeds by focusing on how people feel, not just where they stay. 2. Wellness isn’t a trend. Once people...
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How to Build a 7-Figure Agency with Zero Employees Using Psychology, Not Ads with Adam Erhart
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Adam Erhart helps entrepreneurs build one-person marketing agencies that generate 6 or 7-figures with zero employees. His psychology-based approach has attracted millions online and clients at Google, Amazon, and Meta. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Building a seven-figure agency without employees is realistic when you master positioning, psychology, and systems instead of chasing scale. 2. Premium clients don’t pay for deliverables; they pay for certainty, specificity, and confidence that the outcome will work. 3. The fastest way to grow income is to increase the number of meaningful conversations...
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How Voice AI Changes the Game with Adrien Treccani
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Adrien Treccani is CEO of the Swiss AI startup Supervised. After scaling Metaco to a $250M Ripple acquisition, he developed an anti-process philosophy that inspired his shift into voice-first AI. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Not knowing exactly how things will turn out can be an advantage; ignorance often fuels persistence and long-term success. 2. Most startups stall at 30–40 employees because communication breaks before systems evolve. 3. Voice-first AI can replace low-value reporting and free managers to actually lead and coach. Check out Adrien’s website to learn more about voice-first AI...
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From Burned Once to Built Right: Relaunching a Tech Startup the Smart Way with Rachel Dove
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Rachel Dove is the founder of Dungeons Not Dating, a platform helping players find tabletop parties. After setbacks and a beta year, she rebuilt, learned to code, and relaunched with a waitlist-first growth strategy. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Traction is behavior, not enthusiasm. Likes and compliments don’t equal conversions or retention. 2. Setbacks are data; they reveal skill gaps and show you exactly what to improve before your next move. 3. Ownership is freedom. Technical literacy changes your leverage, your confidence, and your outcomes. Check out Rachel’s website and join the waitlist - ...
info_outlineJon Ostenson is a top 1% Broker, Owner/Investor, and Author specializing in Non-Food Franchising. He draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in serving his clients.
Top 3 Value Bombs:
1. Success is not about the time freedom you have, but what you do with that time.
2. One great business is a painting business, where your all in investment would be right around $150,000, including working capital.
3. A cost analyst business is a great opportunity where buy in cost is low. They work in small and medium size business owners, being the cost expert where you’re analyzing the dangers of invoices, looking at different aspects of business and making recommendations on ways to save.
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