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

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

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

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

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 | Mara Smith, CPA, Lawyer, Entrepreneur In The Spirits Industry

Mara Smith is a former attorney, corporate strategist and stay-at-home mom who is the founder of Inspiro Tequila. Mara began her legal career at a large law firm in Chicago before joining the corporate strategy team at a Fortune 500 Company. After her twins were born prematurely, Mara made the difficult decision to leave the corporate world to focus on her family.
She never stopped thinking about what was next. Mara always envisioned running her own company and in February of 2020 she set out on her journey to create a new tequila brand, Inspiro Tequila.

Key Moments
[00:04:19] Switched from law to real estate corporate, practiced at big firm in Chicago, no women partners, chose corporate strategy at McDonald’s.
[00:09:18] Started tequila company with no additives, targeting overlooked female consumers, driven by love for tequila.
[00:13:49] Entrepreneurship brings excitement, hard work, and fulfillment.
[00:17:24] Maintain perspective, prioritize what truly matters.

Find Mara Online
https://inspirotequila.com
https://www.instagram.com/inspirotequila/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-smith-9109031a1/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Gordon Glenister On Influencer Marketing, Trees, and Entrepreneurship

Gordon Glenister is a global expert on influencer marketing having set up the UK association arm of the Branded Content Marketing Association influence division. He is also an award-winning author with Influencer marketing strategy and hosts the Influence the Global podcast. Gordon is a regular on the speaker circuit and often hosts panel discussions around influencer marketing and community building. Gordon also writes for the London Evening Standard. He is also a member of the Marketing Podcast network. he is a father to 3 boys and lives in the UK just outside the university capital of Cambridge Little known fact, he is also a qualified tree surgeon.

Key Moments
[00:05:00] First book success reveals self-doubt struggles.
[00:06:56] Quick break, back to show, love it.
[00:11:26] Making a difference, inspiring, collaborating, connecting, variety.
[00:14:08] Cash flow problems, fluctuating investments, reviewing success, hiring good people, appreciating hard work, questioning affordable charges.
[00:17:40] Entrepreneurial upbringing, inspired by gardening, making people happy.

Find Gordon Online:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonglenister-influencermarketing-membership-speaker/
https://www.instagram.com/gordon.glenister/
https://twitter.com/GordonGlenister
https://gordonglenister.com/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Taylor May: From Football To Security Pro To Entrepreneur

Taylor May has been recognized as a top producer in the physical security industry the last 10 years. He was recently recognized as an IFSEC Global Security Influencer for 2022 and is someone who has been known for cultivating and sustaining relationships throughout his professional career, specifically with End Users. Taylor enjoys highlighting the industry’s top professionals on relevant topics for today’s security needs as well as exemplifying his core value by putting “People before Product”.
He holds a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University and was a Former Defensive End of the 2011 Big 12 Championship Football Team. Taylor also holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Dallas.

Key Moments
[00:00:30] Entrepreneur Taylor makes time for side hustle.
[00:04:00] Ten years in industry, focused on surveillance technology.
[00:09:00] Graduated from garage to office, podcast revenue. VIP Connect app possibility for full-time. Passion for side hustle turned gig.
[00:12:29] Passion for connecting people, building community.
[00:14:53] Authenticity and accountability key to success.

Find Taylor Online
https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-may-mba-55b40a84/
https://www.securityvipenterprises.com/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Rand Fishkin on Sparktoro And The Entrepreneurship Adventure

Rand Fishkin is the cofounder and CEO of SparkToro, makers of fine audience research software. He’s dedicated his professional life to helping people do better marketing through his writing, videos, speaking, and his book, Lost and Founder. When Rand’s not working, he’s usually cooking a fancy meal for the love of his life, author Geraldine DeRuiter.

Great Moments
05:07 – Mindset of success: More than just numbers
06:36 – Evolution of an agency: From design to SEO
07:39 – The value of imperfect tools in entrepreneurship
09:17 – Blogging success and transition to writing a book
11:26 – Unannounced ventures and being an entrepreneur
12:12 – Shifting focus: From demos to videos for product understanding
15:21 – Building a supportive community and overcoming fears
16:37 – Success and unique approach of SparkToro’s Office Hours

Find Rand Online
https://sparktoro.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/randfishkin/
https://mastodon.social/@randfish

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | David Van Beekum And Building a TV Network for Small Businesses: The Tweva Platform

In this episode of Entrepreneur’s Enigma, Seth interviews David Van Beekam, an entrepreneur who founded Tweva TV. Tweva TV is a local TV channel tailored to small businesses who can’t afford traditional TV advertising.
The episode discusses the birth of Tweva TV, the reason behind its creation, and how it evolved into a local TV channel. David shares some insights on how their team marketed Tweva TV, including creating a module for social media posting to target small businesses.
David also emphasizes the importance of carrying optimism for the future, while acknowledging the need to be grounded in reality and seek advice to accelerate progress.
Later in the episode, David talks about the fears that entrepreneurs face and how that motivates him to build something big on his own.
Finally, the episode touches on David’s fascination with audio equipment and his love for creating things that imitates a little radio station.

Key Moments:
[00:02:14] Tweva: local TV for small businesses.
[00:04:19] Connecting small business people through restaurants.
[00:06:22] Social media platform for influencers and businesses.
[00:11:26] The Garage Treasures: An Electrical Contractor Father and David’s Connection To Research And Development
[00:13:49] Connect Tweva.com for small biz tutorials.

Find David Online
https://tweva.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-van-beekum/

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Entrepreneur’s Enigma | Isabelle Kent The CEO Of Philly Startup Leaders And Voice Of Philly In The Startup World

Isabelle Kent is the CEO of Philly Startup Leaders, a 501(c)3 nonprofit connecting, convening, and navigating the largest early-stage startup community in the region. She’s an avid believer that innovation can be a tool for self-determination and economic development, while building critical solutions for a whole world of challenges.

In addition to coaching founders, leading accelerators, and organizing networking & educational events, she serves on the Rowan University’s Rohrer School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship’s Entrepreneurial Advisory Committee, is a former Co-chair and now Leadership Council member of Philly Global Identity Partnership, and recently participated in the State Department’s Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI), fostering innovation trade relations in Tartu, Estonia.

Prior to PSL, Isabelle started a growth strategy consulting company working with early-stage Canadian startups expanding to the US market, worked on a startup helping transitioning talent explore new career paths based on soft-skills and intrinsic motivators, oversaw over 100 communications clients in the Philly region for Cision PRNewswire, and worked on the White House Tech Hire Initiative and building a startup practice during her time at Randstad Technologies. Originally from Crimea Ukraine, she’s a frequent traveler having visited over 40 countries. When she’s not on the road, you’ll find her cooking and gardening, with her cats and Elkhound nearby.

Key Moments:

11:47 – Hope and optimism are essential in the startup world for long-term success.

11:32 – The most important thing to carry with you at all times is not knowing what’s up forever.

07:27 – From novice to expert: The journey of a startup executive director.

10:45 – Overcoming challenges in Philly’s startup scene and finding hope for the future.

05:00 – Mastering precision communication cloud for emerging startups.

15:36 – Special podcast announcement and recommendations from Isabel Kent.

12:11 – Hope is the new favorite ingredient for success in the startup world.

10:27 – Balancing work and personal life as a small nonprofit.

10:00 – Celebrating 15 years in the startup industry.

10:45 – Fundraising and finding support as major challenges for startups in the current economic environment.

Find Isabelle Online:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabellekent/
https://phillystartupleaders.org/
https://connect.phillystartupleaders.org/

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