"The only way to succeed is to suck long enough to stop sucking." - Nathan Brooks In this episode of Today's Business Leaders, Gabe Arnold sits down with Nathan Brooks, a powerhouse entrepreneur, author, and real estate mogul. Nathan's journey from mowing lawns at age 6 to leading multi-8-figure businesses is nothing short of inspiring. With an unf…

"The problem with most marketers online is they act like a horny teenager on prom night.” - Mark Mawhinney In today’s episode, long-time friends Gabe and Mark provide an unfiltered look into the world of online entrepreneurship. Mark shares his journey, from building successful Facebook groups to navigating the pitfalls and truths of online busines…

“Create something that's more rich than just text and pictures.” - Todd Giannattasio In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Todd Giannattasio, founder of Tresnic Media, shares his journey from building websites in high school to running a successful digital marketing agency. Todd dives into the importance of creating helpful, humanized conten…

“You get a lot of bumps and bruises along the way. If you haven’t, you probably have not gotten any real experience.” - Doug Beaver Leadership is one of the most sought-after qualities in the business world, yet one of the most elusive skills to master. Many aspiring leaders spend years studying what it takes to become successful leaders. But somet…

“We believe that creating real human connections online builds long lasting relationships, clients and brand advocates that last a lifetime. " - Joshua B. Lee Automation and AI have served as a game-changing force for businesses worldwide. But while these technologies offer incredible efficiency tools, they can also distance us from the customers w…

“It was a little more exciting to me than what color nail polish I should have on and talking about boys.” When it comes to marketing- it’s easy to get caught up in sales figures and ROI. But for Theresa Pantanella, the owner of an all-female marketing agency, branding and storytelling are just as important. In this episode, Theresa breaks down her…

“People have it backward- they think it’s going to get in the way of connection.” The topic of AI is nothing short of controversial in today’s business landscape. But when it comes to Chat GPT, Kole Whitty is living proof that this technology is most certainly a force for good. In this episode, Kole breaks down how she has used Chat GPT to fuel her…

“Podcasts are the best vehicle to get PR attention.” Meet Jeremy Slater, a renegade and renowned podcaster since 2015, when his debut episode of Create Your Own Life aired. Quickly growing to over 10,000 listeners within the first couple weeks of airing, his podcasting expertise striked the interest of many. When others began asking for his help, a…

“It’s been a dance of merging our gifts together and making it really impactful for our clients” Meet Holly and Chad Ockstadt, co-founders of Quantum Impact, a coaching and consulting firm that helps business leaders and entrepreneurs develop the skills and strategies they need to build their companies and reach success. In this episode, the duo sh…

“My wife asked, ‘Why don’t you fix everything that people hate about networking and literally change how the world networks? Seven days later we launched Success Champion.’” Meet Donnie Boivin and Kevin Snow, co founders of the revolutionary networking group, Success Champion Networking. Together, these polar opposite friends are making a lasting i…

“I saw some exotic cars and some big houses and I thought, I want that.” Meet Robin Westerlund. Robin is an incredibly motivated entrepreneur who specializes in helping people get better sleep. For the past four years, he has been working hard to build his business and create a life he loves. In today’s episode, Robin shares his journey from sellin…

“Figure out what your customer needs, and not what you want to sell them.” Joe Graham is a highly regarded sales expert known for his expertise in business strategy. With a proven track record, he has become a trusted figure for individuals seeking reliable guidance in this field. During this podcast, Joe revealed that his entrepreneurial inclinati…

“Sales is the most entrepreneurial job you can be in. If you want to be an entrepreneur, sales is first, everything else is after. There is no business, if there is no sales.” In today’s podcast, Anthony Aramini, a respected coach, graciously opened up about his personal journey. He discusses his transition from being a college student to making th…

“Are you serving your fellow human beings to the point that they value what you do, and will open up their wallets to have what you offer?” In this podcast episode, Paul Edwards, the CEO and Founder of Emissary Publishing and the author of the book "Influencer Networking Secrets." Paul generously shared his personal journey, shedding light on his p…

“I need to teach more men to take control of their health, their fitness, and how to be more present with their families.” In the latest episode of Today’s Business Leaders, we feature Cam Hall, the Founder and facilitator of “Dads Making a Difference.” Cam Hall is a coach who generously shares his journey of becoming an entrepreneur. One of Cam's …

“I fell in love with the whole online marketing industry.” You won't want to miss today's podcast episode featuring Adam Liette from Smooth Operations. He's an incredible coach for operators and he's going to take us on a fascinating journey through his path to becoming an entrepreneur. Believe it or not, Adam's story starts with him being a member…

“It was like fitting a square peg into a round hole.” Meet Aaron Antillon. He is a remarkably skilled man with a choppy entrepreneurial journey and a certified DISC Master Trainer and Coach, who has delivered well over 1,500 paid presentations to corporations, professional associations and non-profit organizations, empowering them with foundational…

From magician to entrepreneur… Meet Tom Gaddis. Tom is a super unique man and an entrepreneurial genius, whether he wants to admit it or not. Now, he helps everyday people follow their entrepreneurial passions and become successful without stumbling as much as he did. In today’s episode, Tom shares a lot of fascinating history about his life and un…

“If you want to be rich, don’t start a coffee shop.” We have a special guest on today’s podcast, Brandon Neely from Wealth Wisdom Financial Partners— a very passionate individual focused on educating entrepreneurs on their finances to help them avoid creating poverty for themselves. In this episode, he shares a dramatic story of how his coffee shop…

We’re switching things up on this episode of Today’s Business Leaders with TWO guests for the first time ever. We are meeting with both of the Luis brothers–yes real brothers! Their brand story began long before most of ours- as they weren’t even out of diapers when this business partnership sparked. It may have been long ago, but one thing about L…

We are here with Today’s Business Leaders, Gabe Arnold and Adrianne Meldrum, to discuss how we can make a difference with our children’s education and life by multi-sensory learning of math. – Where the kids will actually enjoy it! Could you imagine…enjoy math? Think of the possibilities that will open for them! Coming from a line of visionaries li…

Join Gabe and Siavash Fashi on this special episode of Today’s Business Leaders. Fair warning, though– this episode is especially heart-wrenching. Siavash opens up for BME and tells the tales of his nearly unspeakable upbringing. Fashi talks about being a small child underestimated by his peers at the time, which seemed like the least of his worrie…

Today’s guest, Jacob Blanchard, is an entrepreneur, a consultant and a problem solver. The first major problem Jake solved was earning a scholarship so he could stay in college. He earned the scholarship through the business school, so he switched his major from English to supply chain management, which he hoped to use working in international logi…

Today’s guest on the “Today’s Business Leaders” podcast is Meredith Bell, an author, podcast host and the president and co-founder of Performance Support Systems, Inc. She’s here today to speak with us about her passion: affecting lasting and meaningful change for her clients through improved communication skills and teamwork. Finding the Freedom t…

Today’s guest, Shannon Graham, realized he was an entrepreneur since his early teens. When he was in school, he would take the one-cent CDs from the Columbia House catalog and upsell them to his friends and classmates to make a profit. This was his very first taste of being a business owner, and he knew it was for him. Graham began his coaching car…

When a prospect tells you, “I have a marketing problem”, the real problem typically lies in his or her relationships. How can you solve your prospects’ problems without communicating with them? Today’s guest, George Bryant has relationship building at the top of his priority list. From Paper Routes to Digital Marketing George, like many serial entr…

Being an entrepreneur means learning how to show up effectively for your audience. However, what if your current tactics aren’t working? Are you often asking yourself: "Why don’t they get it?” “Why is my business stagnating?” “How do I effectively communicate my intentions?” Today’s guest, Nic Peterson may have the answer you’re looking for. Nic ha…

What’s the most important part of entrepreneurship? Is it money? Is it a big net of clients? Today’s Guest, Brandon Fong, says the most crucial part of being an entrepreneur is making connections, along with being resourceful. Brandon knew he had the entrepreneurial spirit at a young age. While the other kids in his neighborhood had lemonade stands…

So, you’ve got a great idea for a business. How are you going to get the business started? What do you need to get the ball rolling? Today’s guest, Norty Cohen, has years of experience in bringing ideas to life, however, it isn’t as easy as you think. On today’s show, Norty uses his entrepreneurial insight to explain the essential things every budd…

What does it mean to be a great leader? How do you balance managing all aspects of your business? Today’s guest, Tina Forsyth says the first step to becoming a great leader is to be a great self-leader. How am I Getting in the Way? Tina is a coach, author, educator and entrepreneur. Through her longtime experience as an online business manager, Tin…

Entrepreneurship and personal development go hand in hand. As you age and grow, your perception of the world changes, along with how you see opportunities. As the business world changes, so does your perspective. CEO and author Vinnie Fisher shares how he took his problem-solving skills and channeled them into the digital business world. Vinnie kne…

How do you make a meaningful connection in the digital world? In the oversaturated content market, connecting with customers and other businesses is harder than ever. What if you focused on quality over quantity? What if you combined monetization with meaningful connections? Author and long-time entrepreneur Joshua Lee figured out a way to do just …

Based on the Law of Attraction, all thoughts turn into things eventually. The energy we put into the universe manifests itself into our reality. While the methods of Law of Attraction have been around for a long time, they are difficult to apply to everyday life. Author and entrepreneur Andrew Kap found a new way to apply the Law of Attraction meth…

Are you a gym owner struggling to grow your membership base? How do you take advantage of the technology around you to grow your fitness business? Entrepreneur, coach and fitness expert Will Hurst has the tools you need to succeed and grow your business. Like many successful entrepreneurs, Will had the entrepreneurial spirit at a young age. Coming …

What if a rocket or satellite launch became part of everyday life? Is it possible to make space boring? Jason Kanigan, a process improvement expert and space industry networker, is working on exactly that. Jason is the founder and CEO of Cold Star Technologies. His company specializes in process engineering of space technology, data science and sma…

Being a female entrepreneur comes with its own set of challenges. What is the secret to entrepreneurial success for women? How can women-owned businesses feel empowered to keep going? Speaker, business consultant, TV show host and CEO Lea Woodford has the perfect resources for women on the go. Lea started her entrepreneurial journey at a young age.…

Are you an entrepreneur struggling to propel your business forward? Do you need a framework to guide you on a path of personal and professional growth? Business consultant, coach and author Annabelle Beckwith has the principles you need to succeed. Annabelle has always had an eye for business, even as a child. She built her business on a lesson lea…

Podcast guest Rich DeCicco is a real estate lead generation expert. He started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of four when he started playing the drums. How does being a musician relate to real estate investing? According to Rich, it’s all about taking what you learn and applying it to your next project. As a young musician, Rich knew he wo…

What is the clear path to successful entrepreneurship? Is there a clear path? How can you balance your professional and personal life? Author, speaker and CEO Alex Charfen explains how entrepreneurs can expand their business. Like many entrepreneurs, Alex grew up feeling different from others. He was diagnosed with a variety of behavioral problems …

Are you struggling with your marketing strategy? Do you want to explore online advertising and not sure where to start? Pay-per-click ad campaign expert Andrew Muller is here to help entrepreneurs get the most out of their marketing budget through personalized pay-per-click campaigns. Andrew began his online advertising career at a young age. He wo…

Are you an upcoming entrepreneur that needs advice? Do you have a side hustle to supplement your income? Today’s Business Leaders guest Tony Whatley is here to show you how you can grow your side hustle into a successful business. Known as the side hustle millionaire, Tony finds new ways for entrepreneurs to enhance their productivity and revenue. …

Is your business struggling to succeed? Are you knee-deep in knowledge products and generic entrepreneurial guides? Today’s Business Leaders guest, Mike Young, has been there, and he has a solution for struggling entrepreneurs. Mike was running a successful mortgage business in the early 2000s. He was a liquid millionaire, with over 200 employees a…

As an entrepreneur, it can be difficult to know the right way to market yourself to others. How do you get other people to understand your big idea? How do you get others to remember your idea? How do you get people to keep talking about you even after you leave a meeting? Today’s Business Leader guest, Michael Roderick, has the answers. Michael go…

Can health and fitness help you become a better entrepreneur? If your body is functioning at its highest potential, so can your mind. As an entrepreneur, it can be easy to put aside your health for your business’ success. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Fitness coach, professional triathlete and entrepreneur Amir Pozderac grew up in war-…

Money is a universal language that everyone understands. To some, money has become their primary language, with service as secondary. But, what if you were able to merge those two and become fluent in both languages? Seems impossible, but it’s not. Alex Goldfayn, a business owner and published author, began his entrepreneurial journey early. At the…

Have you ever driven across a bridge and thought to yourself, I wonder how sturdy this really is or questioned how many cars, trucks, vans or motorcycles drove across it? Bridges are, by design, intended to connect two points that would otherwise not be accessible. Bridges create connections to help the flow of travel. They create opportunities tha…

Have you ever questioned yourself? Have you realized that your career isn’t going how you thought it would? What if you had “the dream life, the nice cars, the big house and the “perfect” family? Imagine traveling with a private jet or using a credit card with no spending limit. On the outside, it may look like you have it all. However, deep inside…

How many times have you been worried about how you were going to provide for yourself or your family? When was the last time you stood in front of a grocery store check-out clerk, hoping your debit card read approved? Think about a time when you didn’t know if you were going to make ends meet. How did you feel? What did you think? How did you act? …

Juliette Stapleton is a born entrepreneur. It’s evident in every word she says and every thought she expresses. Her journey towards entrepreneurship and rise to online visibility royalty was quite a ride, but she gained a wealth of experience and knowledge she now shares with others. Her successful track record working with entrepreneurs/individual…

In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Frank Mendoza shares some of his success secrets for running your own business. Frank is the owner and founder of Catalytics Consulting. After working on several startups at Dell, he got his mini MBA and formed his own company. The Basics of a Startup Before he could launch his business, Frank had to ide…