From Rock Bottom to a $500M Exit—A Business Story Like No Other with Rich Galgano
Release Date: 05/15/2025
How to Manage Through a Crisis with Joe Marinucci: 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. Joe Marinucci is the Co-Founder and CEO of the award-winning, digital performance advertising company Digital Media Solutions, Inc., which is a leading provider of technology-enabled, data-driven digital performance advertising solutions. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. If you can get yourself comfortable with being uncomfortable - having the mindset that no...
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The Art of Intentional Business Development with Mark Jamnik
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Mark Jamnik creates art with intention, called Subliminal Story Art, author of Look at What’s Inside and co-founder of Kindred, advising professional services firms on a proven Business Development Framework. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Business success is about your growth and who you are becoming in the process. 2. Systems equals integrity and systems allow you to create that integrity. 3. Subliminal story art is a sub genre of abstract art where people can contribute to the canvas by adding words, phrases or thoughts and emotions that inspires the actual art. Check out Mark’s website and be a...
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Profits with Purpose: How to build a $300M+ Real Estate Fund That’s Changing Communities with Samuel Sells
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Samuel Sells, a retired Air Force officer, is a visionary CEO, investor, and social impact entrepreneur who went from 30k in the bank to creating a 300M Impact fund set to acqui 1B in affordable housing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Its not just about the money, its about value and meaning that we become successful. 2. There are two things to raise capital, having a legally approve vehicle and asking people to invest to you. 3. Impact investing is investingyour money in a way that aligns with your values. You can create meaning and profit at the exact same time. You don’t have to sacrifice profits...
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Conscious Leadership & Psychedelics with Paul F. Austin
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Paul F. Austin, founder of Third Wave and Psychedelic Coaching Institute, coaches elite leaders - CEOs, founders, and executives - on integrating psychedelics with conscious leadership for peak performance, problem solving, and tangible transformation. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The biggest opportunities are found in not playing by the rules but in rewriting them and that success is not only about personal achievement but about serving something bigger and that true fulfilment comes from aligning your work to a deeper mission that creates true impact in families, communities and the world....
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De-Risking the AI Economy with Franchising with Cliff Nonnenmacher
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Franchise expert and serial entrepreneur Cliff Nonnenmacher built businesses from Wall Street to Main Street - now helping others find financial freedom through practical, proven franchise guidance. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Franchising is your hedge against AI. While AI disrupts millions of jobs, physical service-based franchises offer resilience and opportunity in industries AI can’t touch. 2. The 4E plus 1P principle trumps credentials. Energy, ability to energize others, edge, execution, and passion matter far more than a degree when it comes to franchise success. 3. You don’t need to quit...
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3 Levers to Double Revenue with Simon Severino: 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. Simon helps business owners in SaaS and services run their company more effectively, which results in sales that soar. He created the Strategy Sprints Method that doubles revenue in 90 days by getting owners out of the weeds. Simon is a TEDx speaker, Contributor to Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, and member of the Silicon Valley Blockchain Society....
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Why Smart Money Is Moving Into Non-Food Franchises in 2025 with Jon Ostenson
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Jon Ostenson is a top 1 percent Franchise Broker, Consultant, Investor, and Author of the book 'Non-Food Franchising'. Jon is CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc 5000 company. draws on his experience as a former Inc. Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in serving his clients. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Non-sexy is the new sexy. The best franchise opportunities aren’t trendy, they’re recession-resilient and rooted in everyday needs like home services, senior care, and wellness. 2. Franchising vs. buying a business. Many aspiring entrepreneurs spend years chasing existing businesses....
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Franchising: The Understated Path to Entrepreneurship with Alex Smereczniak
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Alex Smereczniak is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Franzy, making franchise ownership more accessible. Built 2ULaundry & LaundroLab, selling 100 plus franchises. Passionate about helping others take big swings in business and life. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You don’t need to start with passion to become successful-obsession, commitment, and consistency can forge it over time. 2. Franchising offers a lower-risk path to entrepreneurship with higher long-term success rates than starting from scratch. 3. Fit is everything-choose a franchise based on your personal goals, operational style, and...
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The Franchise Formula: Turning Your Business Into A Brand Empire with Scott Marr and Megan Taylor
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Scott Marr, franchising titan and Founding Principal of Franchise Altitude, has built nationally recognized brands and helps entrepreneurs scale theirs with proven strategies, industry insight, and access to growth capital. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success isn't about doing more - it's about doing fewer things better through ruthless prioritization. 2. A bestselling book title or status is leverage, not a financial strategy - look beyond sales to build real impact. 3. The path to financial independence starts with high-ticket value, lean business models, and reinvesting profits for long-term...
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Mastering the Digital Game of Business and Money with Ted McGrath
Entrepreneurs on Fire
Ted McGrath helps entrepreneurs master the digital game of business and money. He has a passion for sharing, speaking, and performing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The No.1 key in speaking and communicating is storytelling. 2. Stage is defined as the one to many model because you can close 5, 10 , 50 or 100 people at once with it. 3. The key to the close is many calls to actions and making different variations on those call to actions. The Community of Mavericks who have the message, the marketing and millions to make their dreams come true - Sponsor - Take control of your data and keep your private...
info_outlineRich Galgano is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker specializing in sales, leadership, and strategic decision-making. He’s the founder of Windy City Wire and author of Down to the Wire.
Top 3 Value Bombs
1. Success is not a gamble, it’s a calculated risk guided by vision and strategy.
2. True resilience is choosing not to go backward, one small decision at a time.
3. Ignoring what you don’t know is the biggest mistake an entrepreneur can make.
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