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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Elise Krentzel From Rock’n Roll Reporting In Japan To Author And Book Coach

Elise is the CEO of EK Editorial & Coaching and EKPR, two communication companies that offer a range of dynamic business and creative writing services, including book coaching, ghostwriting, and non-fiction writing. On the public relations side, she specializes in crafting compelling narratives to elevate businesses, covering executive bios, content creation, and crisis communications. With over 35 years of international entrepreneurial experience across various B2C industries and non-profits, her expertise in storytelling effectively resonates with diverse audiences, enhancing messaging and customer response.

Her mission centers on empowering and transforming business leaders with a moral and social conscience, encouraging them to share their stories for lasting impact and legacy. As a book coach, ghostwriter, and editor, she leverages her emotional intelligence and domain knowledge to offer enthusiastic editorial guidance and tools for building personal and corporate brands. She is passionate about collaborating with individuals who have disruptive ideas, assisting them in crafting authentic and memorable narratives.

Elise is also a bestselling author, known for her memoir “Under My Skin – Drama, Trauma, & Rock n Roll,” the first in a trilogy series. She has ghostwritten numerous books and maintains an active presence as a blogger, reporter, and editorial expert.

Key Moments
[03:44] Established publishing agency promoting UK and US music.
[08:07] Developed into developmental editor, created courses.
[12:02] Carry determination, love of laughter, and humor.

Find Elise Online
https://elisekrentzel.com
https://ekpublicrelations.com
https://elisekrentzel.com/under-my-skin
https://youtube.com/@elisekrentzel-rebelwriter
https://facebook.com/OfficiallyElise
https://instagram.com/elisekrentzel

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Paige Arnof-Fenn On Her Journey From Harvard Yard To Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Entrepreneur’s Enigma, host Seth Goldstein delves into the captivating journey of Paige Arnof-Fenn, the Founder and CEO of Mavens and Moguls. Paige shares her transition from a traditional corporate career to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She provides valuable insights and experiences from her marketing career, including her ventures with startups and her evolution into a renowned keynote speaker. Paige also offers wisdom on the benefits of a positive attitude, networking on LinkedIn, and the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship. Join Seth and Paige as they unravel the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.

Key Moments
[05:37] Storytelling, connecting through podcasts, virtual conferences popularity.
[06:50] Owning a company brings freedom and excitement.
[11:27] LinkedIn fan, not active on other platforms.

Find Paige Online
https://www.mavensandmoguls.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigearnoffenn/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | A Revisit With Brendan Hufford And Where His Entrepreneurial Journey Is Taking Him

Welcome to the latest episode of Entrepreneur’s Enigma! In this conversation, Seth sits down with returning guest Brendan Hufford, a former teacher turned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in the world of marketing and entrepreneurship. They discuss Brendan’s journey from teaching to working in the SaaS world, and his current projects, including a newsletter aimed at marketing executives, a community for in-house software marketers, and helping SaaS companies scale their revenue. Brendan shares his insights on marketing, the importance of transparent content, and the value of reducing suffering through service. This episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and valuable takeaways for all entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear the full conversation!

Key Moments
[03:22] Struggle to find marketing help, communities lacking.
[08:07] Need ample time to decompress before work.
[10:58] Influential solopreneur markets through strategic networking.
[12:38] LinkedIn lacks authentic storytelling and success is gradual.
[16:29] Advising on hiring, organization, creativity, accountability, marketing.

Find Brendan Online
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanhufford/
https://growthsprints.co/
https://allinhouse.co/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Gloria Bell On Her Journey From Construction and Corporate Cleaning To Entrepreneurship and Women’s Empowerment In Tech

In this episode of Entrepreneur’s Enigma, host Seth Goldstein sits down for a lively and candid conversation with his longtime friend and powerhouse entrepreneur, Gloria Bell. With over 30 years of business operations, event management, and entrepreneurial experience, Gloria has made the transition from a successful corporate career to becoming the founder of the Women in Tech Summit and the Inspiring Tech Foundation. Join them as they discuss Gloria’s journey through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, her pivot from corporate to tech, and the importance of maintaining a sense of wonder. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business professional, you don’t want to miss this insightful and inspiring conversation with Gloria Bell on Entrepreneur’s Enigma.

Key Moments
[03:58] Transitioned from construction to technology project management.
[06:27] Red Stapler Consulting, Tech start-ups process help. Success or failure.
[10:54] Isabelle lured me back to Philly Startup Leaders.
[15:21] Gloria’s current online hangout – very important.
[16:38] Different social media platforms have unique communities.

Find Gloria Online
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriabell/
https://womenintechsummit.net/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Tanya Alverez’s Journey From Nothing To Something On A Wild Ride In Entrepreneurship

Starting out at age 25, Tanya Alvarez self-funded her first New York ad agency, using credit cards, and achieved zero to 1 million in revenue in the first year.

Along the way, she traveled to 42 countries, completing the Boston and NYC Marathons and a Half Ironman, all while battling a rare brittle bone condition.

A classic underdog story, Tanya is on a mission to help you own your life, not just your business.

Through OwnersUP, Tanya aims to empower you to win at work without losing at home, utilizing facilitated accountability sprints to scale your business sanely and enable you to live your ideal life now.

Key Moments
[03:51] Traveled, booked trips, had team in places.
[07:55] Discussing experiences with marathon and Ironman races.
[11:32] Parenting an 11-year-old and entrepreneurship’s challenges.
[16:01] Reflect on activities, prioritize, delegate for improvement.

Find Tanya Online
https://grit.ownersup.com/RAP

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Marc Misthal On Trademarks, Patents, And Protecting Yourself As An Entrepreneur

In this episode of Entrepreneur’s Enigma, host Seth is joined by intellectual property lawyer Marc Misthal. The two delve into the world of trademarks, copyrights, and patents, sharing invaluable insights for entrepreneurs on protecting their innovations and ideas. They discuss the significance of safeguarding intellectual property from the outset of a business venture and emphasize the value it holds for investors. From the nuances of trademarking names and logos to the unorthodox aspects such as trademarking scents, the discussion offers a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs navigating the complex landscape of intellectual property. Tune in to gain insights from Marc on how to seize control of your intellectual property and set yourself up for success as an entrepreneur.

Key Moments
[03:39] Many don’t LLC, don’t understand entrepreneurship.
[07:07] Trademark and copyright registration offer legal protection.
[09:49] Lawyers concerned about hourly fees, prefer fixed.
[13:46] Discussed trademarking, but decided against it.

Find Marc Online
https://offitkurman.com/attorney/marc-p-misthal/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcmisthal/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Ben Gabler On Building Rocket.net To Take On the Big Hosting Companies

Ben Gabler is the CEO & Founder at Rocket.net, where they’re on a Mission to Accelerate, Protect, & Deploy WordPress at the Edge. Ben has over twenty-two years of experience in the hosting and SaaS fields and previously held notable roles at StackPath, GoDaddy, HostNine, and HostGator.

Key Moments
[05:35] WordPress users struggle with CDN, website availability.
[08:51] Debugging WordPress sites requires consistent critical path.
[10:51] Efficient team, effective customer service, minimal stress.
[14:59] Disaster recovery implemented, 5-hour snapshots taken.
[18:52] Constant focus on the customer in business.
[19:28] Making WordPress management proactive, less failures.

Find Ben Online
https://rocket.net

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Kent Lewis On Building An Agency: The Triumphs, Trials, and Tribulations

As a 6x entrepreneur, 10x agency professional and digital marketer since 1996, Kent Lewis is currently Founder of pdxMindShare, a networking group and online career community.
He speaks internationally, writes for industry publications like Inc. and SmartBrief and is regularly quoted in the media.
Kent was President and Founder of Anvil Media for 22 years, before selling his agency in 2022.
He was also an adjunct professor at Portland State University for 20 years.
Kent was named a Top 40 Under 40, Marketer of the Year by AMA Oregon and a Top 100 Digital Marketing Influencer by BuzzSumo.

Key Moments
[08:06] Struggling with age bias in work.
[11:04] Realized business leader’s intent wasn’t perfect.
[12:50] Realized importance of employee experience for success.
[17:11] Smaller shops target tech market, face competition.
[20:01] Avoided investing initially, then pushed sales and marketing.
[22:09] Overcoming challenges, rebuilding, and finding success.
[26:23] Survive challenges, maintain support, open up.

Find Kent Online
https://pdxmindshare.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentlewis/
https://twitter.com/kentjlewis

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Zave Smith On Telling The Stories Of Philadelphia With MyBkyrd

Zave is a serial entrepreneur who has have spent a lifetime taking on hard challenges and building teams. From leading infantry soldiers into war zones to building ad-hoc teams that allowed him to become an award-winning commercial photographer, and for the last seven years, helping to create team Xhilarate, a booming brand design agency.

He is currently working on a new venture, My Back Yard. MyBkYd is a collaboration between branding agency, Xhilarate and Zave Smith Photography, the online collection of human interest stories told through images and video is their way to help increase traffic for these small businesses while giving back to the community they’ve always called home.

Key Moments
[03:31] Photographed people going back to work in Philadelphia.
[08:37] Balancing work and personal growth as entrepreneur.
[11:33] Big city, small community, networking for opportunities.
[13:26] Perfect technique allows instinctual, heartfelt photography.16:14 Enjoyable collection of 21 sweet interviews available.

Find Zave Online
https://www.zavesmith.com
https://www.xhilarate.com
https://www.mybkyd.com

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Alfred Poor Helping Businesses Network And Appear Professional On Online Video

Alfred Poor is a keynote speaker and a virtual event technology expert. He is the founder of The 75% Solution where he guides executives and business leaders to be their best in video meetings and online presentations. He helps them an impression that is coherent with their company brand and messaging. He is also the Chief Technology Information Officer for VEG: The Virtual Events Group. A graduate of Harvard College, he is the author or co-author of 15 books and is widely quoted in major media outlets. He brings energy and humor to his presentations and tailors his programs to match the technical levels and interests of his audience.

Key Moments
[05:17] Helped with TV changes, bought health website.
[07:15] Remote work makes online meetings essential.
[11:11] Balancing work and family for personal fulfillment.
[12:57] Maintain cash for long-term financial stability.

Find Alfred Online
https://the75percent.com
https://alfredpoor.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alfredpoor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlfredPoor
Facebook: https://facebook.com/alfred.poor

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