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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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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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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

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.
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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
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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/

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.
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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
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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

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:
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Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein
Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/@pch
Seth’s Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com

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

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.
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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
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Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/@pch
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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

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.
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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
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Seth’s Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com

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

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.
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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
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Lifelong Artist (www.c-hammer.com) serial entrepreneur, board member, public speaker and technology executive with a career spanning 30 years including leading digital transformations and the creation of Direct to Consumer businesses; with influential roles at Nike, AppNexus and Wayfair. Notably today I am the Chief Executive Officer for Vala-AI and President of BBBSIC (Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Island County) amongst other roles.

Key Points

[03:10] Young entrepreneur sells origami throwing stars, trouble ensues.
[07:05] Switched between big companies and smaller start-ups.
[10:42] Big Brother of the Year, showing gratitude.
[14:33] Confidence amid self-doubt; value in options.
[17:07] Finding trustworthy friends is essential for humans.

Find Hammer Online
https://vala-ai.com
https://techtastic.tech
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chammer1/
https://c-hammer.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.
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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
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Entrepreneur’s Enigma! In this episode, our host Seth Goldstein sits down with David Schneider, the CEO of Shortlist.io, an innovative marketing company based in Philadelphia. David has a unique entrepreneurial journey, having traveled to over 60 countries and transitioning from the corporate world to becoming a serial entrepreneur. He shares insights into his entrepreneurial ventures, his experiences managing multiple businesses, and the challenges and rewards of being a lifestyle entrepreneur. From language learning to family life and business management, this episode offers a candid and engaging conversation that will inspire and inform aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in for an in-depth look at the entrepreneurial journey with David Schneider.

Key Moments
[00:00] CEO of Focus, traveled to 60+ countries.
[04:47] High school sweethearts break up, reunite in college.
[08:59] Expected milestones bring joy in little things.
[10:15] Stress over day-to-day and future uncertainty.

Find Dave Online
https://Shortlist.io
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-schneider-8a693115/

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.
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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
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