Digital Threads: The Entrepreneur Playbook for Digital-First Marketing with Neal Schaffer

James Webster is the founder and Executive Chairman of ROK Financial, and co-chairman of the SBFA. He and his team have helped business owners obtain more than a billion dollars in financing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Team is everything and without it , you don’t have a business. 2. Staying in tune with your competitors is crucial and is something that can keep you in the business, grow your business and maintain where you are in the industry. 3. Work hard, do the right thing and success will follow. Small Business Funding - ROK Financial Sponsor HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy

Neal Schaffer, an innovative Fractional CMO and digital marketing pioneer, just published his 5th book, Digital Threads, the definitive digital-first marketing playbook for entrepreneurs and small business. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. SES is the best way to simplify and be effective in digital marketing. 2. It is important to have some social proof and credibility before you engage with influencers. Content is the currency of digital media. 3. As an entrepreneur, your time is valuable and you need to be focusing on your core expertise. It is wise to outsource the right people to help you become successful in your business. Grab your FREE preview of Digital Threads: The Small Business and Entrepreneur Digital First Marketing Playbook - Digital Threads Sponsor HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy

Eric Bandholz, founder of Beardbrand, revolutionized men's grooming with a focus on beard care, challenging corporate stereotypes and fostering a community for bearded gentlemen. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The key to success is learning that you are the person who define what success is and building your life based on what you find valuable. 2. In the end, the things that you are going to look back on the journey is the relationship and not the revenue. 3. Daily affirmations are a great tool to use to really define what success is to you. Listen to Eric's podcast - Ecommerce Conversations Podcast Sponsors HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy Vanta Helps SaaS businesses of all sizes manage risk and prove security in real time. Vanta has a special offer waiting for you of 1,000 dollars off at Vanta.com/fire ThriveTime Show Attend the world’s highest rated and most reviewed business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and football great Tim Tebow at ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire

Jon Perl is the Co-Founder and CEO of QA Wolf, which specializes in automated end-to-end test coverage. He is committed to freeing people from repetitive tasks. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. When it comes to starting a company or in business, people underrate generosity. But in order to become successful you have to be generous. 2. The key to successful fundraising is to focus on making your business successful. Focus on how to deliver value to customers, how to increase revenue and have their customers fund the business. 3. To be proactive is to have a clear evidence or track record of success, clear metrics that will back up your narrative and vision of the company because this is what investors are looking up. AI-native approach delivers 80 percent automated end-to-end test coverage for web & mobile apps in weeks, not years - QA Wolf Website Sponsors HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains. Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy Shopify Upgrade your business today with Shopify. Sign up for your 1 dollar per month trial period at Shopify.com/onfire Ziprecruiter Four out of five employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try it for free at this exclusive web address: ZipRecruiter.com/fire! ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Allison Ellsworth is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi, the leading prebiotic soda infused with apple cider vinegar for a happy gut. Along with being a full-time mom, Allison has grown her business rapidly. Since its inception in 2015, Poppi has expanded to national retailers and become a best-seller on Amazon. Now, Poppi is the #1 fastest growing brand in the SPINS Natural Channel functional beverage category. Prior to creating Poppi, Allison worked as a landman in the oil and gas industry and attended the University of North Texas. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You can be successful and have a family at the same time. 2. Be strategic and work with the influencers of the influencers. 3. Being authentic is the key. Identify what works for each platform, and once you go viral, you have to continue doing what works. Be Gut Happy, Be Gut Healthy. Drink Poppi - Drink Poppi Sponsor HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Serial tech entrepreneur Aaron Kemmer is the vice president and co-founder of the remote hiring service Magic, and the co-founder and Chairman of the in-space manufacturing company Made In Space, Inc. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Having a great team is key to success. 2. Freelancers and virtual assistants help you get freedom in your life and business. 3. Communication is essential for all businesses with teams. Grow your team with Magic Dedicated Assistant! Use the code MAGICFIRE for 10% off - Magic Sponsor HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. 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. Sami is a leading international dating and relationship coach specializing in helping high-achieving women attract and keep romantic love. She has enabled over 240 clients to get married. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Love doesn't have to wait until after you have achieved your business goals. A fulfilling love life and family environment directly impacts your business success in a positive way. 2. Successful women struggle in love because they approach dating and relationships with the same energy and strategies that have helped them in their careers. But love is a different realm where different skills are required! 3. Having the limiting belief that "men are intimidated by your success / money" prevents you from becoming aware of where your true challenges lie, and improving. SamiWunder.com – Get your FREE gift! Access Sami’s video masterclass - 'Lean In At Work, Lean Back In Love - High Achieving Women's Secrets To Romantic Success' + bonus cheat-sheet: 'Top Scripts To Get Men To Meet Your Needs' Sponsor HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy

Futureforth founder Dave Delaney is a former Google speaker, communication strategist, published author, leadership keynote speaker, business coach, podcasting veteran, and the host of the ADHD Wise Squirrels podcast. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Undiagnosed and untreated ADHD can reduce life expectancy by up to 13 years because of unawareness to the risks that goes with it like addiction, excessive consumption, anxiety and depression. 2. ADHD is rampant especially in entrepreneurs with a 60-80 percentage because they are risk-takers, highly intelligent, highly creative and easy to jump into an idea and do it right away. 3. The chances of developing ADHD is adulthood is not likely. If you have ADHD, you have it for life. Listen to Dave's Podcast - ADHD Wise Squirrels Podcast Sponsors HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy! FranBridge Many EOFire listeners have launched franchises in a variety of industries outside of food – and FranBridge Consulting has guided them to these premier opportunities! Sign up for a free consultation with Jon - or get a free copy of his book, Non-Food Franchising - at FranBridgeConsulting.com

Bobby Casey, a seasoned entrepreneur and international tax expert, specializing in company structure, residency and tax planning for location-independent entrepreneurs. He runs BusinessAnywhere.io and GlobalWealthProtection.com. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. When you are living homebased, everything is location dependent. Social, government and banking are all built around it. Now with the rise of the nomad, people have options to live in other places that will save them from tax liabilities. 2. Having an offshore holding company where you will pay the salary is a big tax saver. 3. If you want to do it, go for it. Don’t be afraid to take the leap to be a location-independent entrepreneur. Fuel Your Dreams, Register Your Business Today - Business Anywhere Sponsor HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy

Sunni Brown is a social entrepreneur, acclaimed author, keynote speaker, Internal Family Systems Experiential Facilitator, Deep Self Designer, and American Zen chaplain-in-formation. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Deep success is an internal resourcing situation rather than an external resourcing situation. 2. Inner World is the biggest driver of our decision-making that ultimately drives the direction of our lives. 3. Inner work leads to a deeper confidence that perseveres whatever happens , good or bad. It’s the kind of confidence that will survive all conditions. For Game-Changers, Emerging Leaders, and People Living Into Purpose - The Inner Confidence Workshop Sponsors HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy ThriveTime Show Attend the world’s highest rated and most reviewed business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and football great Tim Tebow at ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire