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How Pre-Launching can Help You Validate Demand and Save Resources with Narek Vardanyan: An EOFire Classic from 2022 Jan 31, 2026

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From the archive - This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant.

Narek Vardanyan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker. He is the co-founder and CEO of The Crowdfunding Formula (TCF), one of the most successful crowdfunding marketing agencies.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Each customer thinks and behaves differently. When the data is out there, you can move forward confidently and increase your chances a lot.

2. The common reason products fail is because of a lack of market demand. It is hard for creators to predict which products will fly, and which ones won't.

3. Pre-launch your product or idea as soon as possible, don't rely on what your consumers are saying, but what they are doing.

Launch Your Product With Confidence - Prelaunch

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How to Create a 7-Figure Business Without Working 60+ Hour Work Weeks with Austin Netzley: An EOFire Classic from 2022 Jan 30, 2026

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Austin Netzley is the founder of 2X and author of the updated book, From 6 to 7 Figures.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. A big key to success is not as sexy as a lot of gurus out there talk about. Think about operational excellence, turning your business into a machine that can thrive without you. If you take that perspective, it's going to lead to a very healthy business.

2. Make the strategic decisions on how you're going to be different, how you're going to solve real problems, and who your customer is. It will make your entrepreneur life much easier.

3. Systems make things much more repeatable, consistent, and not reliant on you.

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Breaking Ground: Women Driving Equitable Infrastructure with Danica Mason Jan 29, 2026

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Danica Mason is an ENR Northwest 2024 Top Young Professional and Principal of Red Team Go. She has over 19 years leading A/E/C clients in winning proposals, DBE/inclusion strategies, and civil rights management for 15B dollar plus projects.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Scaling as a woman -or BIPOC- owned AEC firm is hard but specializing and delivering exceptional work creates real paths to the top.

2. True equity isn't a box to check, it shows up when small and diverse firms gain cash flow, capacity, and repeat work.

3. The fastest-growing firms aren't afraid to outgrow "small business" status, they embrace competing with the big players.

Check out Danica's website to learn more about her work in AEC, equity, and major infrastructure projects - Red Team Go

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Shopify's Winter '26 Edition: Point of Sale Upgrades with Ray Reddy Jan 28, 2026

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Ray Reddy is VP of Retail at Shopify, leading the company's retail business and championing local entrepreneurs. With a career focused on leveraging technology for commerce, he previously co-founded Ritual, a mobile commerce platform supporting local restaurants, and PushLife (acquired by Google), where he later led mobile product management for shopping and commerce. Ray is passionate about building products that simplify complexity and create new opportunities to help local entrepreneurs win.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Retailers are entering a modern renaissance where AI and rapid innovation make entrepreneurship easier than ever.

2. Shopify POS Hub delivers near-perfect reliability by solving the long-standing pain of iPad-peripheral incompatibility.

3. Expanding delivery and payment capabilities, like Uber Direct and global Tap to Pay, helps merchants offer world-class customer experiences.

Learn more about Shopify's retail solutions and the Winter '26 Edition - Shopify Winter '26 Edition

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Why Scaling Wellness Takes a Tech Mindset with Joel Kocher Jan 27, 2026

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Joel Kocher is a transformational leader who drove Dell's rise to Fortune 100 and co-founded Human, a leading cardiovascular wellness brand, earning national recognition for innovation, impact, and entrepreneurship excellence.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. You are who you hire. Great companies are built through people, not products.

2. Focus is what makes the flywheel spin; follow one course until success.

3. True impact comes from disrupting for good, not chasing quick exits.

Check out Joel's website to learn more about Cardiovascular Health products - Humann

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From Farm Boy to Fintech Founder Fighting for Small Business Owners with Levi King Jan 26, 2026

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Levi King is a self-taught entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience starting, owning, and operating small businesses. He is CEO and co-founder of Nav, a credit health platform for small businesses.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Success without happiness isn't success. Money alone cannot fill the gap.

2. Curiosity and reinvention keep entrepreneurs alive; comfort breeds stagnation.

3. Mental health is not optional; ignore it long enough and it will break.

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Inside Outsourcing and the Future of Work with Derek Gallimore: An EOFire Classic from 2022 Jan 25, 2026

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Derek Gallimore has built multiple 8-figure businesses based on a global workforce. With COVID, remote and offshore staffing has become a normalized part of business. Outsource Accelerator is the world's leading offshoring and outsourcing marketplace.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Hard work and grit will lead you to success.

2. The world is moving towards a single global economy and workforce.

3. Options and opportunities for your business, the world, and how employment works are quickly changing.

Check out Derek's new book: an insider's view on why remote and offshore staffing is radically changing the future of work Inside Outsourcing

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HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.

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Being an Influential Voice at Home, Work and in Community with Tricia Brouk: An EOFire Classic from 2022 Jan 24, 2026

Show notes

From the archiv - This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant.

A former dancer and TEDx Producer, Tricia Brouk is an International Award Winning Director, Author, and Founder of The Big Talk Academy. She has received awards including the Empowered Woman of the Year 2021 and Most Influential Leader in Media and Production in 2022. Her book The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy was a #1 pre-release on Amazon.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. An influential voice is if you have the opportunity to speak with dignity, curiosity, and respect.

2. You have to consciously and constantly think about how you can communicate effectively to create dignity, respect, curiosity, and love.

3. Say it out loud – "My voice matters." It is your responsibility to share your story because there is a person out there who is meant to hear it. You can change or even save a life.

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HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.

Freedom Circle - A powerful community of entrepreneurs led by JLD. Are you ready to go from idea to income in 90-days? Visit Freedom-Circle.com to learn more.

The 5 keys to Unlocking the Kingdom with John Highley: An EOFire Classic from 2022 Jan 23, 2026

Show notes

John Highley is the creator of the Marketing Savage movement with 10,000 clients worldwide and is the number 1 best-selling author of Marketing Savage. He is an owner of 5 companies, a loving husband, and father.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. If what you desire is not emotional and does not move you as you write your dream life down, then it's not going to work.

2. When you hit a wall, it will allow you to lean into the darkness. You need to look into what emotion is evoking this and use it as a moment to correct that.

3. There are 2 ways to live life, just like love and lust. Love and lust seem alike, but one of them lasts for eternity and the other one is here today and gone tomorrow. You need to build your life through what's going to last forever.

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HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.

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Velvet Voice, and Bold Vision with Joana Garcia Jan 22, 2026

Show notes

Joana Garcia transforms words into worlds. A former Navy officer turned masterful voice artist, she now brings her velvety storytelling and global perspective to the political stage, guiding audiences with clarity, conviction, and heart.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Authenticity not imitation creates the deepest impact and fuels long-term success.

2. Courage is built by taking the next step even when the entire staircase is unclear.

3. Real public service begins with listening, empowering communities, and putting people before politics.

Check out Joana's website and learn more about her voiceover and storytelling work - Voices by Joana Garcia

Sponsors

HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.

Thrivetime Show - This is your year to transform your business! Start your transformation by attending the world's highest rated business growth workshop at ThrivetimeShow.com/EOFire.

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