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Spies, Start-ups, and Security: The Incredible Entrepreneurial Journey of Matt Holland: An EOFire Classic from 2022 Jul 05, 2025

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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.

Matt Holland is a world leading cyber security authority. As founder, CEO and CTO of Field Effect, his mission is to democratize cyber security for the entire planet.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Working efficiently is great, but if you want to be successful, then hard work is an absolutely necessary component.

2. Caring about your people as your top priority - next to your customer - has to be your continuous mindset.

3. Take cyber security seriously, embrace it - it is not as scary as people think.

One solution. Seamless security. Total clarity - Field Effect

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Stories That Sell: How to Create the Stories People Actually Buy Into with Greg Logan Jul 04, 2025

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Greg Logan is a world expert on brand storytelling. An award-winning writer in advertising, film and TV, he helps the biggest brands on the planet emotionally connect with their audience.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. The most powerful tool to grow your business isn't a new product, it's a better story.

2. Your brand is not the hero, your customer is. Your role is to be their guide.

3. The formula that drives Hollywood hits can drive brand success when adapted for business storytelling.

Take the free storytelling assessment at Greg's website - Story Telling Quiz

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Slowing Down with Entrepreneur Stephanie O'Dea Jul 03, 2025

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Stephanie O'Dea is a New York Times best-selling author, host of the Slow Living podcast, and teaches all things Slow Living.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Slow living starts with mindset - simply look only within to discover what truly matters to you.

2. Mindset plus Action plus Consistency is the key to purposeful success, no matter your pace.

3. True work-life balance is possible when you prioritize values, not trends or hustle.

Visit Stephanie's website. Live slowly. Live purposefully - Stephanie's Website

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All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability - verify independently before use. Rate as of 6/24/25. APY is variable and subject to change. Terms and Conditions apply.

Hire Right, the First Time with Mike Watkins Jul 02, 2025

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Mike Watkins is a multiple shop owner, owner of Peak Consulting, and author of The Lego Test, revolutionizes the hiring process and empowers auto repair shops to achieve success.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. The myth that there are no good employees is just that - a myth. The problem is usually a broken hiring process.

2. The LEGO Test filters out poor hires by revealing real-time problem-solving, focus, and execution - no resume fluff allowed.

3. Once you've found a capable employee, onboarding with clear, exact expectations is essential to long-term success.

Hire Right. The First Time. Get a copy of the book in Amazon - The LEGO Test

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Escaping Toxic Workplaces: The Courage to Leave with Jeff Davis Jul 01, 2025

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Jeff Davis is an award-winning author, blogger, speaker, mental health advocate, and consultant. He has delivered keynotes worldwide and is a sought-after expert in authentic leadership, resiliency, and workplace dynamics.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Kindness is not weakness—it's rooted in emotional intelligence and personal growth, and it's a leadership strength.

2. Workplace toxicity can be subtle, insidious, and deeply damaging—but there are strategies to reclaim your power.

3. Healing from workplace trauma starts with addressing the root cause, seeking help, and building resilience.

Breaking Free from Toxic Workplaces. Get a copy of Jeff's new book - The Courage to Leave

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Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.com/host.

Public - Build a multi-asset portfolio of stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more. Go to Public.com/fire to fund your account in five minutes or less.

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability -verify independently before use. Rate as of 6/24/25. APY is variable and subject to change. Terms and Conditions apply.

Great Presentations: The Inside Secrets with Patricia Fripp Jun 30, 2025

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Patricia Fripp is a Hall of Fame Speaker and in-demand speech coach for executives, entrepreneurs, and speakers - co-author of Deliver Unforgettable Presentations. Known as the speakers' speaker.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. You don't have to be the best or smartest - just get up early and work through lunch.

2. A great presentation starts with audience-focused language. Your listeners care more about themselves than about you.

3. Specificity builds credibility - ditch vague words like 'things' and 'tons' to sound more intelligent and persuasive.

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How to Bootstrap a Software Company and Take on the Giants with David Siteman Garland: An EOFire Classic from 2022 Jun 29, 2025

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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.

David Siteman Garland is the Co-Founder of Nrdly, and Founder of Siteman Garland Consulting. Besides bootstrapping a company that sold over 10 million dollars in online courses (The Rise To The Top) he is known as an expert in new media, online monetization and more.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Be great in creating products and in marketing.

2. Focus on one strategy.

3. You can scale your software business by having a niche and being lean, mean, and fast instead of being broad and expensive.

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Empowering People, Creating Value and Driving Change with John Swigart: An EOFire Classic from 2022 Jun 28, 2025

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John Swigart, who was named a 2020 Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year, has been responsible for overseeing all aspects of Pie since its establishment in May 2017. He brings over 20 years of experience in tech-enabled insurance and financial services businesses. Prior to Pie, he served on the Esurance executive team for 13 years. John holds a B.A. in Economics from Haverford College.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. The first and second primary drivers of any person's success are grace and blessings; the third is what you end up doing with those two things.

2. Pie is successful in the market because they make it easier, faster, and more affordable for people.

3. Work towards your vision, have clarity, and ensure that you understand what might need to change along the way as you go towards that vision.

Find out what Pie can offer you and your business - Pie Insurance Website

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How 3 Doctors Are Breaking The Sales Training Mold with Daniel Bai: An EOFire Classic from 2022 Jun 27, 2025

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Dr. Daniel Bai, CEO of CloseForChiro, tackles the sensitive subject matter of sales head on. Alongside his two partners, they've become the top sales training program in the chiropractic industry and beyond.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. You must embrace and learn sales, art, science, and philosophy.

2. Most doctors are accidentally salesmen.

3. Focus on sales; understand it at the core and theoretical level in modern terms. It will help you upscale your business and outlook.

Book your free call today! Sales Mastery for Chiropractors - CloseForChiro Website

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How to Dramatically Improve Conversions and Marketing Performance with Justin Christianson: An EOFire Classic from 2022 Jun 26, 2025

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Justin Christianson is a self proclaimed numbers junky and a digital marketing veteran. Father, Husband, and number 1 Bestselling author of Conversion Fanatic: How to double your customers, sales and profits with AB testing. He is also the co-founder and President of Conversion Fanatics, a full service conversion rate optimization company, helping hundreds of companies like Burt's Bees, Snow, NBC Sports, Dr. Axe and many others improve their results.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Leveraging systems and processes make your life a whole lot easier.

2. Having a long-term mentality is always a winning mentality.

3. Things are harder when you are not working on yourself. Pay attention to what you need physically and mentally.

Get your FREE PDF Copy of Justin's book - Conversion Fanatics

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