Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Derek Agnew Emmy Award Winning Motion Graphics Producer Turned Entrepreneur

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Derek is an Emmy Award-winning multidisciplinary creative director, art director, and motion designer with over 15 years of experience in various roles such as video producer, director, copywriter, and editor. At each stage of the production process, Derek channels their creative drive into crafting narratives through visual media. Demonstrating a track record of successful collaboration with clients, Derek specializes in developing memorable advertising content that adheres to deadlines and budgets.

Thriving within an atmosphere of openness and innovation, Derek exhibits equal proficiency in both self-directed work and team-based projects. Their strengths encompass creative leadership, adept problem-solving, and an innovative approach. Derek’s history illustrates a blend of exceptional skill in their field along with a versatile and can-do attitude. As a result, Derek consistently surpasses the expectations of management, clients, and colleagues.

Key Moments
[00:03:29] The author worked as a promotions producer at WTOL Eleven in Toledo, Ohio and won a regional Emmy for a successful morning news campaign in a competitive market.
[00:08:48] Importance of self-identity and its impact on networking.

Find Derek Online
https://derekagnew.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-agnew/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Andrew McIntosh On Being A First Time Entrepreneur And Finding A Need For A Like-Minded Community

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Andrew is a serial entrepreneur who was the first in his family to start a business, or as he calls it, a 1st Generation Entrepreneur.

In 2006, he started an IT consulting business as a one-man show. Over time that business grew to $2M/year before he sold it in 2021.

During that time, he also founded a digital advertising startup, a commercial real estate company, and even a small car dealership.

Important Note: Not all of these were a runaway success.

Because Andrew grew up without any formal training/education on what it takes to properly grow a business, he always felt as though he had to learn everything the hard way, and that the road to success was filled with uncertainty and indecision.

Now that he has successfully run the gamut of starting, growing and selling a successful business, he is on a mission to help as many 1st Gen Entrepreneurs as he can. His primary goal is to help them beat the odds of failure, get over the “entrepreneurial hump” (as he likes to call it), and actually enjoy the freedoms that business ownership has to offer.

To that end, he’s founded an online support community built specifically for 1st Generation Entrepreneurs, where they can get all the help, support & guidance they need to grow their business successfully.

Topics/Key Moments
[00:08:35] Outsourcing IT department provides predictable revenue, hiring, and peace of mind for CEO.
[00:09:42] Hiring full-time IT person expensive; diverse skills needed.
[00:14:54] Entrepreneurs aim to prevent mistakes but acknowledge that some will still be made.
[00:17:54] Entrepreneurship offers freedom, such as the ability to make spontaneous decisions and enjoy simple pleasures like going for walks.
[00:22:01] Some doubt their fit, but for those with passion, challenges can be overcome.
[00:23:23] Having a supportive community can greatly benefit entrepreneurs in overcoming challenges and increasing their chances of success.

Find Andrew Online
https://1stGen.biz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-drives

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Holly Medwid On Entrepreneurship At A Young Age And How That’s Carried Into Adulthood

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With a lifelong commitment to entrepreneurship, Holly’s career journey began in the dynamic world of social media. This early exposure sparked her interest in digital communication and marketing, leading me to delve deeper into the industry. Over the years, Holly’s honed my skills in media relations, interpersonal communication, corporate communications, lead generation, and direct marketing, all of which have been instrumental in her professional development.

Today, Holly channel my entrepreneurial spirit and industry expertise into running a successful social media agency. This venture is a testament to her dedication and passion for the digital marketing and communications sector. It’s here that Holly continue to apply her knowledge and skills, driving business growth and creating meaningful impact in the industry.

Holly’s journey is a testament to my unwavering dedication to innovation and growth. From her early days in social media to leading my own agency, each step has been guided by a desire to push boundaries within the digital landscape. This drive, coupled with Holly’s extensive experience and skills, fuels her commitment to making a meaningful impact in the industry.

Key Moments
[00:04:53] Generations of innovation led to family business.
[00:08:19] Paid to write, ignored professor, started career.
[00:12:50] Entrepreneurship: fulfilling, fast, rewarding, and fulfilling
[00:16:45] Presence of mind: key to seizing opportunities.
[00:18:26] Opinionated journalist turned strategist, active on social media.

Find Holly Online
https://www.monarchsocialmedia.com/
https://twitter.com/monarchxsocial
https://www.tiktok.com/@monarchsocialmedia
https://www.facebook.com/monarchsocialmedia/
https://www.instagram.com/monarchsocialmedia/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-medwid/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Rael Bricker On Entrepreneurship From Working In Gold Mines To Mortgages To Public Speaking

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Rael Bricker, The Excellence Guy, promotes the idea of being excellent – showing up as the best version of yourself (or your company) every day.

“In 2013 I was given a rude awakening when after a season of triathlons, I decided to run a marathon. All this was part of a plan before turning 50. Each time I ran, I experienced neck pain and it was discovered that I had two blocked arteries.
I was the lucky one as I managed to dodge a bullet and ended up with two stents. Today I am probably back to close to my fitness and strength from 2013, but much more self aware of listening to my body
This experience helped me to find my purpose in life. I found my purpose in sharing the experiences of journeying and achieving excellence with business owners and entrepreneurs around the world
After 30+ years as a serial entrepreneur, in everything from education to finance to fitness, I’ve now made it my mission to share my knowledge and expertise with others. Seeing that light come on, and connections being made in people’s heads as to how they can weave my experiences and advice into their businesses reinforces that this is where I need to be.”

From being 6000ft underground in a gold mine, to starting an education business (that grew to have 4000 plus students) to spending years working in venture capital, Rael Bricker has seen it all. He has listed companies on multiple international stock exchanges, and his financial services group has settled more than $3bn in loans over 21 years. Rael has the unique distinction of having sold more than $1bn in mortgages from stage. Rael’s diverse work history combined with unique global research interviews with companies in more than 25 countries allows him to work with leaders and managers on growing and achieving excellence, as he has experienced the rollercoaster himself and knows how to navigate the twists, turns and loops.

Interesting Moments
1. A Rockstar’s Journey To Health And Gratitude – Timestamp: 00:00
2. Working In A Gold Mine: Challenges And Historical Context – Timestamp: 04:42
3. The Importance Of Self-awareness In Business – Timestamp: 09:01
4. The Importance Of Empowerment In Business – Timestamp: 15:58
5. The Value Of Life Experiences In Helping Others – Timestamp: 21:28
6. Continuous Writing For Entrepreneurs – Timestamp: 22:14
7. Managing Time and Ideas – Timestamp: 18:43
8. The Benefits Of Continuous Writing For Entrepreneurs – Timestamp: 22:57
9. Responding to Emails and Social Media – Timestamp: 24:09
10. Constant Ideation And Sleepless Nights – Timestamp: 17:43

Find Rael Online
http://raelbricker.com/freebook/ (free book giveaway)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rael-bricker
https://www.facebook.com/rael.bricker
http://www.raelbricker.com/
https://www.instagram.com/raelbricker

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Kim Beam On Social Working Your Life, Career, and Entrepreneurship

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Cancer Survivor’s Perspective on Mental Health: “What I’ve learned since cancer, actually, is how I feel is really important…I really like is calm and peace and being chill and finding things funny and just being myself and not worrying about all of it.” — Kim Beam

Kimberly Beam has two master’s degrees, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and a Masters in Social Work. She has authored a book titled “What the Doctors Don’t Tell You: One Woman’s Journey through Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.”
Previously, Kimberly worked as an English teacher for 12 years, specializing in middle and high school English with a focus on creative writing.
She is a qualified mindfulness instructor who particularly enjoys silent retreats. Although she holds certifications as a tarot card reader, reiki master, and breath work instructor, she does not actively utilize these skills. Instead, Kimberly relies on her intuition in her daily life.
Currently, she is taking classes to become a certified intuition instructor and plans to offer classes in the fall, covering topics such as intuition, automatic writing, and a book club. Inspired by her experience during a five-week silent retreat, she founded “Social Work Your Life” to help individuals discover their path to happiness.
Kimberly is currently single and also offers intuitive life coaching, as well as courses on creating one’s dream future career and love relationship through the Social Work Your Life website.

Key Moments
[00:04:39] Hilarious Instagram account cheers you up.
[00:08:46] Hospital worker funds entrepreneurial side gig using dot phrases.
[00:10:13] Entrepreneurship, book club, intuition, scientific proof, atoms.
[00:14:11] Talk, Instagram Live, reels, ramble.
[00:17:11] Hospital drama: Woman seeks social worker assistance from the sparkle wearing social worker.

Find Kim Online
https://SocialWorkYourLife.com
https://instagram.com/socialworkyourlife
https://gmwd.us/kim-beam-book
Check out her podcast!!!! Social Work Your Life with Kim Beam!!

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Courtney Elmer On Her Journey To Entrepreneurship Through Anti-Fragility

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As the Founder & CEO of The EffortLESS Life®, Courtney Elmer is a sought-after consultant, host, and speaker who is known for helping entrepreneurs embrace antifragility and grow through what they go through to create the greater income, influence, and impact they deserve.
Drawing on her background in psychology and personal experience as a cancer survivor, Courtney empowers online business leaders to establish the systems, structure, and support they need to build self-sustaining businesses that thrive in a rapidly changing digital environment, expand their thought leadership through podcasting, and use their voice to catalyze positive change in the world.
Courtney hosts the globally-ranked AntiFragile Entrepreneurship™ podcast, which recently surpassed How I Built Ther and Harvard Business Review on the list of 11 Top Business Podcasts for Professionals by Small Biz Trends. She’s a popular speaker on the topics of podcast marketing, business systems, and entrepreneurial antifragility at notable industry conferences such as PodFest Global, and her skills and knowledge are frequently sought by leaders and teams from Forbes, Fast Company, PopSugar, and more.
Courtney lives in New Orleans with her husband Alan and their son AJ, a surprise miracle baby following her cancer treatments.

Key Moments
[00:02:06] Corporate success, fairy tale romance, unexpected diagnosis.
[00:03:20] Doctor’s strange vibe, test results, specialist takeover.
[00:06:57] “Remarkable progress: From youth to success.”
[00:12:17] Valleys bring growth, define our journeys.
[00:16:18] Choosing to show up, using my voice.
[00:17:44] Entrepreneur questions if work is sufficient.
[00:22:03] Silenced as a child, still battling vocal struggles.
[00:23:28] Power of voice, highs and lows, ownership.

Find Courtney Online
https://antifragileentrepreneurship.co
https://instagram.com/thecourtneyelmer
https://www.theeffortlesslife.co/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Nick Leighton On Entrepreneurship Abroad And IN EMEA

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Over the past 25+ years Nick has worked in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. As a seasoned entrepreneur he has founded and sold multiple multi-million dollar agencies and advised countless others, including Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, small businesses, entrepreneurs, political parties and members of royalty.
Nick wrote the best selling book, ‘Exactly Where You Want to Be – a business owners guide to passion, profit and happiness’. He owns and operates a coaching and peer-advisory agency, an international marketing agency, and a project management company.
Fun fact – Nick met his wife eighteen years ago at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles.
Outside of work, Nick is studying to be a Sommelier and loves international travel.

Find Nick Online:
https://www.exactlywhereyouwanttobe.com/
http://www.nettresultsllc.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickleighton/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Ken Sher From Corporate To Entrepreneurship And Coaching

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Ken Sher is an Executive Coach and Career Coach with 30 years of experience at Johnson & Johnson and Bristol-Myers Squibb. He also served as Vice President, Coaching Services at the Velocity Advisory Group coaching clients in positions ranging from first-line Manager to CEO. He has had his own Executive Coaching and Career Coaching practice since 2015.
During his 25-years at Johnson & Johnson, Ken served in various leadership roles in sales, marketing, sales training, leadership development, and he led the Sales Recruiting department for the United States where he learned valuable keys to the job search process.
He has experienced the highs and lows many of us have during our careers. Ken was laid off at 52-years old, struggled to recover from that blow, and then landed 3-new jobs while still in his fifties.
He now shares his career learning through his TRUST Success Model® which, when applied to professional relationships, networking, and job searches, leads to transformational results.
Ken holds a BA in English Literature and Business Communication from the State University of New York at Oneonta. He enjoys giving back to the community. He is a Board Member for the Beacon Networking Group and serves as a mentor for two first-generation college students through the Philadelphia Futures non-profit which provides great educational opportunities for under-served youth.

Key Moments
[00:04:15] From entrepreneurial struggle to success.
[00:08:50] Having a budget and quotas, but loves leading, motivating, and helping people improve. Emphasizes the importance of impact and responsibility in leadership.
[00:12:03] The Trust success model emphasizes transparency, results, simplicity, and team building.

Find Ken Online
https://shercoaching.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kensher/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Ashton Rodenhiser On Doodling Her Way Through Entrepreneurship

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Ashton Rodenhiser is an internationally acclaimed graphic recorder renowned for her sketchnoting and graphic facilitation expertise. Since 2013, she has been capturing keynotes, meetings, and seminars through visually engaging illustrations. Hailing from Canada, Ashton has collaborated with prestigious organizations such as Microsoft, Amazon, Michelin and various national and international associations.
The pivotal moment that altered Ashton’s trajectory occurred in 2013 during a workshop on graphic facilitation. Inspired by the transformative techniques she was learning, she decided to pull from her passion as a creative and the skills she had developed as facilitator to launch her business, Mind’s Eye Creative. Since then she’s been on a mission to showcase and teach others the power of visual communication and visual thinking.
Recognizing the profound impact of sketchnoting as a tool for thinking and learning, Ashton firmly believes in its power to help others engage creatively while deepening their understanding. It’s her passion to help individuals express their ideas in imaginative and compelling ways.

Key Moments
[00:04:59] Ashton had entrepreneurial tendencies growing up and decided to start a business in graphic recording/facilitating after attending a conference. They were motivated to succeed and took initiative by sending thousands of emails.

[00:06:40] Flexibility, time off, vacation, kids, studio, money control, hustler, pandemic resilience.

[00:10:29] Ashton struggles with busy and quiet seasons, finding it difficult to balance work and follow up. They are trying to diversify their income streams and adapt to the online conference trend.

[00:15:53] The importance of creativity and art in connecting with oneself and others, despite past experiences of creative suppression.

[00:18:32] Promotes sketchnoting, offers free resources, and can be found on social media.

Find Ashton Online
http://www.mindseyecreative.ca/
http://www.sketchnote.school
https://twitter.com/MindsEyeCCF
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonrodenhiser/
https://www.instagram.com/ashtonmindseye/
https://www.facebook.com/MindsEyeCreativeCF
https://www.youtube.com/c/MindsEyeCreativeConsulting
https://www.pinterest.com/SketchnoteSchool
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindseyecreative

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https://sketchnote.school/book

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Benjamin Friedman On Writing a Book, Having Several Business Exits, And Helping Companies Scale

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On this episode of Entrepreneur’s Enigma, host Seth Goldstein interviews Benjamin Friedman, founder of Build, Scale, Grow and author of the book “Scale.” Benjamin shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing his five exits over the last two decades. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and the misconception of overnight success. Seth dives into Benjamin’s experience writing his book, mentioning the challenges of editing and maintaining consistency. The podcast explores the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, focusing on learning from adversity. Seth and Benjamin discuss the importance of a growth mindset and turning challenges into opportunities. They also delve into the paradoxes of freedom, control, and decision-making in the entrepreneurial world. Additionally, Benjamin shares his experience working with startups and his current fractional basis approach to adding value to multiple clients. Tune in to this episode to gain insights and inspiration from Benjamin Friedman’s entrepreneurial journey on Entrepreneur’s Enigma.

Key Moments
[00:02:45] Entrepreneurship is always stimulating, no dull moments.
[00:05:47] Year one: solving my own problems, wrestling. Organizing for a book. Improve writing with editors.
[00:09:23] Growth mindset, learn from challenges, seize opportunities.
[00:10:38] Two decades of work and perseverance.

Find Benjamin Online
https://www.webuildscalegrow.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbfriedman/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Derek Agnew Emmy Award Winning Motion Graphics Producer Turned Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Andrew McIntosh On Being A First Time Entrepreneur And Finding A Need For A Like-Minded Community

Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Holly Medwid On Entrepreneurship At A Young Age And How That’s Carried Into Adulthood

Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Rael Bricker On Entrepreneurship From Working In Gold Mines To Mortgages To Public Speaking

Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Kim Beam On Social Working Your Life, Career, and Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Courtney Elmer On Her Journey To Entrepreneurship Through Anti-Fragility

Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Nick Leighton On Entrepreneurship Abroad And IN EMEA

Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Ken Sher From Corporate To Entrepreneurship And Coaching

Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Ashton Rodenhiser On Doodling Her Way Through Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Benjamin Friedman On Writing a Book, Having Several Business Exits, And Helping Companies Scale

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