Entrepreneur's Enigma

Angela Frank is a fractional CMO with a decade-long track record of generating multimillion-dollar marketing revenue for clients. She is the founder of The Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy helping brands create sustainable marketing programs. Her new book Your Marketing Ecosystem: How Brands Can Market Less and Sell More helps business owners, founders, and corporate leaders create straightforward and profitable marketing strategies. Angela also hosts The Growth Pod podcast, where she shares actionable tips to help you build a profitable brand you love. Key Moments [00:02:18] - Angela Frank’s Journey into Fractional CMO Business: Angela shares how she started her journey with an ecommerce business and transitioned into corporate roles before becoming a fractional CMO. [00:04:22] - Understanding Marketing Strategy for Growing Businesses: Angela discusses the realization that businesses between $1M-$20M often don't need full-time marketing leaders but still need a solid marketing strategy. [00:07:59] - Launch of Angela’s Podcast: Angela talks about starting her podcast "The Growth Pod" in January and how it provides valuable insights and learning opportunities. [00:09:35] - Best Thing About Being an Entrepreneur: Angela shares her favorite aspects of being an entrepreneur, including quality of life and flexibility. [00:10:35] - Challenges of Entrepreneurship: Discussion on what keeps Angela up at night and the challenges of managing work with a small team, including working with her husband. [00:12:19] - Essential Items for Entrepreneurs: Angela highlights the importance of staying hydrated and always carrying water. Find Angela Online https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelabfrank/ https://www.growthpod.fm https://www.growthdirective.com If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://socl.bz/@seth Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon is a career digital entrepreneur having built and sold a group of content affiliate sites in the mid 2000s before then setting up an agency group that was acquired by IPG PLC in 2016. At the time the business employed 125 people but grew quickly during earn out, becoming a business of 270+ people by the end of 2020. That business started life as a performance and content marketing agency and Simon spent ten years as a thought leader and expert in the space - so many now look to his expertise in sales and marketing now. The business eventually became a full service digital agency. Alongside this Simon started angel investing in 2016, realising that the early stage world was in desperate need of not just cash but people who had been there and could help guide and support founders properly. Along that journey he met three other angels with a similar world view and from it Haatch (an early stage venture investment fund) was born. That business, alongside his consultancy Scaled has been his focus over the last 6 years and he now spends his time helping and supporting B2B businesses grow fast and with less ‘pain’ and sits on a small handful of Boards also. Key Moments [06:10] Scaling business is challenging due to people. [09:22] Transitioning from business to private equity focus. [11:13] Investing: Spotting talent, guiding, equally rewarding. [13:22] Embrace opportunities to improve social networks. Find Simon Online https://scaled.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonpenson/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://socl.bz/@seth Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. William Attaway is an Executive Coach specializing in leadership, mindset, and productivity who has been leading teams and coaching leaders for nearly 30 years. He's coached hundreds of agency owners and their teams on 6 continents, helping them to navigate and overcome the leadership and mindset challenges that can be overwhelming. William has spoken at events and to teams including Spyglass Ops, the All-In Agency Summit, Prospecting on Demand, Seven Figure Agency, Extendly, SHRM, and MinistryPass. He's written several best-selling books on leadership, and is currently working on his third. Pulling from his own 25+ years of leadership experience leading and coaching teams personally, as well as from the hundreds of leaders he has coached and 30+ years as a student of leadership and mindset, clients have access to a knowledge base that is deep and wide, a coach who is FOR you, and a proven methodology that will help you stop spinning your wheels into overwhelm and overwork. In addition to his professional endeavors, William is deeply committed to his faith, having served as a local church pastor for over 27 years. He and his amazing wife Charlotte have been married for 26 years, and they have two exceptional daughters, one in college and one in high school. Key Moments [03:54] College fascination: archaeology's scriptural context and understanding. [07:58] Leadership requires different skills than product/service. [12:09] Experienced in church leadership and entrepreneurship. [15:16] Legacy of entrepreneurship sets you apart. [17:17] I never get bored with routine tasks. [21:11] Dislikes questioning, loves deep topics, unexpected reactions. Find William Online https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamattaway/ https://catalyticleadership.net/ https://catalyticleadershipbook.com/ Please join us in helping the relief and recovery efforts in Asheville and Western North Carolina. The web address again is bit.ly/wnchelp. If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://socl.bz/@seth Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince works with entrepreneurs, charitable foundations, and brands to unlock the power of marketing and community building through podcasts. Before jumping into podcasting, Vince spent nearly 10 years in radio, working his way from handing out t-shirts at bars to hosting the nationally syndicated The Vince Quinn Show across 225 stations in the US and Canada. He is a teacher, collaborator, and smoothie enthusiast. Key Moments [06:35] Job at Bertucci's after college, moved home. [08:31] Being in broadcasting altered my Philly accent. [12:46] Managed branding alone, exhausting work and hours. [14:19 Contemplating future career path in podcasting field. [18:02] Helping entrepreneurs produce and manage their podcasts. [21:15] Managing wedding, contractors, budgeting, future costs, financial freedom. Find Vince Online https://sbxproductions.com/contact/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://socl.bz/@seth Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Det Ansinn is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor. As the founder and owner of BrickSimple LLC, Det developed a reputation for innovative and groundbreaking work with emerging computing technologies in healthcare, manufacturing, entertainment, and the enterprise. Over the past twenty plus years, Det’s technical and business startup leadership has resulted in four successful exits and he remains committed to the startup community. Det is currently the CEO of Neuralert Technologies, a stroke monitoring medical device startup that has begun its clinical trial, and CTO of Vasowatch, an early stage startup with an innovative postpartum hemorrhage risk prediction technology. Beyond his work with startups, Det is the former CTO of Rogue Fitness, the leading manufacturer of strength and conditioning equipment, and now serves in an emeritus role. Det has provided technology business analysis and commentary for Bloomberg Television, BusinessWeek, MIT Technology Review, Talking Points Memo, and MTV. His company’s work has also been featured on Engadget, TechCrunch, VentureBeat, ArsTechnica, Geek.com, GigaOM, MTV, NBC news, Reuters, Rolling Stone, and the BBC. Det is also featured in the award-winning documentary "DATUNA: Portrait of America" for his work with the artist David Datuna and Google Glass. Det currently serves on the board of Startup Bucks, a non-profit committed to supporting startups in Bucks County, PA. Det is also a member of the Delaware Crossing Investor Group. Det served on the Business Forward Local Leadership Council and as a member of the Obama White House Business Council. For twelve years, Det served as a local elected official, with several roles, including police commissioner. Det is a product of Drexel University's Electrical Engineering program and currently serves as the Chair of the Dean’s Executive Advisory Council for the College of Computing and Informatics. Det was the commencement speaker for the college’s class of 2023. Det has an Honorable Discharge from the USAFR. Key Moments [05:58] Founded Bricks Simple after leading a startup. [08:56] Humble beginnings led to bold, impactful decisions. [13:03] Duels Town: Special, accepting, geographically diverse small town. [16:18] Variety keeps me engaged and motivated professionally. [18:12] Private equity harms socioeconomic mobility and startups. [20:37] Active in events, especially around Philadelphia region. Find Det Online https://www.linkedin.com/in/detansinn/ https://bricksimple.com https://neuralert.co If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/@pch Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his role as a mentor and coach to entrepreneurs, serial-entrepreneur Jeremy B. Shapiro helps small business owners make the transition from “solopreneur” to “business owner” – an important distinction that many entrepreneurs can easily miss when working “in” their business instead of “on” their business. For over two decades, through structured mastermind groups, one-on-one coaching, and consulting work, Jeremy has been helping entrepreneurs discover the core strengths in themselves and their business, and realize their true potential combining passion and expertise to grow their businesses and attain the freedom they deserve. By leveraging the Power of the Master Mind, members of Jeremy's Bay Area Mastermind are able to scale up towards true Entrepreneurial Freedom. Key Moments [04:08] Prioritized business over school, building a team. [09:20] Learning patterns in entrepreneur success reveals commonalities. 10:19] Mastermind concept: collaborative idea development over self. [15:04] Challenges are tough but overshadowed by achievement. [19:05] Working long hours in disliked job drains life. [20:47] Mental fortitude helps overcome unexpected challenges. [26:10] Resources and interviews available on bayareamastermind.com. Find Jeremy Online https://BayAreaMastermind.com/ https://instagram.com/bayareamastermind https://linkedin.com/in/jeremyshapiro/ https://linkedin.com/company/bay-area-mastermind/ https://facebook.com/BayAreaMastermind If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/@pch Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spencer Shaver is a business coach and sales leader with an impressive 30-year career under his belt. Spencer has proven his success in business ownership and sales leadership through his own retail ventures and management of top-performing sales teams. An entrepreneur since he was 21, Spencer started his first retail business with a $5000 loan from family. He turned that first business into a $1M success story. Spencer then went on to build and manage the #1 sales team for one of the largest insurance companies in the country. With his wealth of experience and expertise, Spencer then shifted his focus to helping other business owners and entrepreneurs achieve their own success through his consulting business, full-service marketing agency, and Ai consulting firm. Spencer has built a reputation for providing insightful, personalized services that empower his clients to overcome their biggest challenges and achieve their goals, improve sales strategies, develop effective marketing campaigns, and enjoy exponential business growth. Key Moments [06:25] Enrolled in teacher program, inspired by teacher. [08:53] Transitioned to top-ranking health insurance agent. [15:41] Experienced, unfazed, great job, not conciliatory. [17:35] Declined staying, but redirected for insurance query. [21:02] Recognizing mortality inspired golden rule application in business. Find Spencer Online https://www.digitalanimal.ai https://www.digitalanimal.ai/advancedseo https://www.ultimateagency.online If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/@pch Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Barnard (The Brand SERP Guy) is an entrepreneur and CEO of Kalicube. Jason specialises in Online Brand Management and his superhero skill is his ability to influence and reshape Google's focus on an individual or a company. This isn't just optimization; it's a strategic manipulation of digital perceptions. He's been working on Google since the year it was incorporated, and he has been successfully manipulating Google from day one. Literally. How many people do you personally know who can say that! Jason has founded multiple companies, including Kalicube in France in 2015, WTPL Music in France in 1991, and UpToTen in Mauritius in 2000. Jason was also CEO of UpToTen from 2000 to 2011 and was CEO of WTPL Music from 1991 to 1999. Jason's first book, “The Fundamentals of Brand SERPs for Business”, was published in January 2022. Jason regularly contributes articles to leading digital marketing publications such as Search Engine Journal and Search Engine Land. Jason writes for businesses in the digital marketing industry, including Wordlift, SE Ranking, SEMrush, Search Engine Watch, Searchmetrics, and Trustpilot. Key Moments [06:20] Profitable company sold, now focusing on Kalicube. [08:50] CEO running business, delegate to leadership team. [10:41] Initiate personal brand, shift focus to corporation. [14:00] Future-proof platforms function the same universally. [18:29] Find Jason Barnard online for different interactions. Find Jason Online Personal name link to: https://jasonbarnard.com The Brand SERP Guy link to: https://thebrandserpguy.com Professional link to: https://kalicube.com/about/jason-barnard/ -------BOOK https://www.brandserpsforbusiness.com/ ------- SOCIAL PERSONAL https://twitter.com/jasonmbarnard https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmbarnard/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonmartinbarnard/ https://www.youtube.com/@jasonmbarnard --------PODCAST https://brandedsearchandbeyond.com/ If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/@pch Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody Schneider is an acclaimed AI innovator and digital marketing expert. As Founder of Draft Horse AI and Swell AI, he leverages cutting-edge AI technologies to help marketing teams exponentially scale content production and drive measurable business growth. Previously, Cody helped fast-growing health startup Rupa Health achieve unprecedented expansion, gaining industry recognition for his unique content strategies. An thought leader in AI augmentation, Cody shares invaluable insights from successfully integrating emerging tech at multiple high-profile companies. Through nimble minimum viable products, he validates new opportunities that empower teams. Cody honed his skills in startup environments after launching initial ventures while in high school. Podcast listeners benefit from his engaging discussions on guiding disruption strategically. Key Moments [05:30] Origin of Swell from early stage consulting. [08:08] Obsessed with creating workflow and output. Templating to enhance productivity. [10:50] AI automates tasks, meets emerging needs. [13:13] Efficiently develop and proliferate with streamlined processes. [18:30] 5 years work, 1.5M versus FAANG success [20:44] Rapid growth leads to self-funded scaling. [23:10] Survival key for companies, especially in tech. Find Cody Online https://twitter.com/codyschneiderxx https://www.swellai.com/ https://www.drafthorseai.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyxschneider If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/@pch Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices