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Entrepreneur, Among Other Things

Entrepreneur, Among Other Things

Hosted by Alexander V. Johnson

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163

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Aug 2026

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Entrepreneur, among other things... “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, cook a meal, fight efficiently, and die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.” ― Robert A. Heinlein I talk to the most interesting people we can find in business, finance, science, art, technology, and human improvement and try to learn from them.

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August 12, 202623 min

S-15 - Jack Oujo: How an Ex-Minor League Umpire Built an $800M Wealth Management Firm

Former minor league baseball umpire Jack Oujo shares how he transitioned from poverty and getting released at age 30 to building an $800 million wealth management firm. Jack breaks down the rise of AI technology in sports officiating and its impact on human jobs, the dangerous shortage of youth sports referees caused by fan behavior, and how bad bosses taught him to put employees first. Learn the exact "Client Love" framework, from delivering tax returns with hot bagels to offering free core services—that scaled his firm without spending a dime on traditional advertising.#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #ClientLove #AIinSports #JackOujo #WealthManagement #Leadership #EAOTpodcastConnect with Jack: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-oujo-cpa-cfp-ms-tax-97906810/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackoujo/Website: https://www.oujowealthstrategies.com/Website: https://toosmarttobeanumpire.com/Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 200 million dollars in all-time sales on Amazon.Connect with Alex:YouTube:  @EAOTpodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaotpodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAOTpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eaotpodcastIntro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...

August 5, 20261 hr 26 min

#147 - Neil Seeman: How to Lead High-Performing Teams Using the SCARF Model

Neil Seeman is an author, researcher, and entrepreneur dedicated to decoding workplace psychology and founder mental health. Drawing from extensive research on the unspoken emotional toll of entrepreneurship, Neil exposes the stark realities of founder burnout, a topic often overshadowed by standard corporate narratives. In this episode of the EAOT Podcast, he breaks down actionable, neuroscience-backed concepts like the SCARF framework to help leaders navigate dopamine regulation, manage high-performing teams, and build sustainable psychological resilience. Tune in to discover how understanding core human motivators can transform your management style and safeguard your mental well-being.#NeilSeeman #EAOTPodcast #founderburnout #neuroscience Connect with Neil:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seeman/X.com: https://x.com/neilseemanWebsite: https://www.neilseeman.com/Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon.Connect with Alex:YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv...Instagram:   / eaotpodcast  Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcastFacebook:   / eaotpodcast  TikTok:   / eaotpodcast  Intro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...#TeamManagement #WorkplacePsychology #LeadershipDevelopment #DopamineRegulation #SCARFFramework #EntrepreneurMentalHealth

July 29, 202624 min

S-14 - Paul Ross: Hypnotic Language Patterns That Force Prospects to Convince Themselves.

Master the architecture of subcellular persuasion in this definitive breakdown of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and power dynamics for high-ticket sales. If traditional sales training has failed you, it’s because your prospects lack focus, not rapport. Learn how to establish an unshakeable power frame from the first sentence, utilize artful confusion to bypass conscious resistance, and master conversational hypnosis. Discover the exact language patterns that shift you from a seller to an authority figure, ensuring potential clients naturally trust themselves to make a great decision and ultimately convince themselves to move forward with ease.Connect with Paul:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakerpaulross/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandworm90292/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ross.jeffries1X.com: https://x.com/rossjeffries/Youtube:  @speedseduction  Website: www.seduction.com, website: www.subtlewordsthatsell.comAlexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon.Connect with Alex:YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv...Instagram:   / eaotpodcast  Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcastFacebook:   / eaotpodcast  TikTok:   / eaotpodcast  Intro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...#salespsychology  #NLPSales #highticketsales  #neurolinguisticprogramming  #conversationalhypnosis  #salestricks  #businessinfluencer

July 23, 20261 hr 9 min

#146 - Matthew Edward Pohl: Profit, People, or Process? The Growth Framework That Changes Everything

What separates businesses that scale from those that get stuck? In this episode, Matthew Edward Pohl shares a practical framework for navigating the seven stages of business growth. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey, he explains why businesses stall, how leadership priorities evolve as teams grow, and why success depends on applying the right strategies at the right stage, not one-size-fits-all advice. From shifting the focus between profit, people, and process to building leadership systems that support sustainable growth, this conversation offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, CEOs, founders, and business leaders looking to build stronger, more scalable organizations.#BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #SmallBusiness #ScalingBusiness #CEO #BusinessStrategy #Management #BusinessPodcast #MatthewEdwardPohl #GrowthMindset #EntrepreneurConnect with Matthew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewepohl/Website: https://www.rewildgroup.com/Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon.Connect with Alex:YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv...Instagram:   / eaotpodcast  Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcastFacebook:   / eaotpodcast  TikTok:   / eaotpodcast  Intro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...

July 15, 202615 min

S-13 - Kam Knight: The Science of Self-Sabotage: Why You Can’t Get Things Done. #selfsabotaging

Kam Knight is an international best-selling author and mental performance coach whose work has transformed how people think, learn, and focus. With over a dozen books on speed reading, memory improvement, concentration, and mind mapping, Kam has helped more than 500,000 people worldwide unlock the full potential of their minds. His groundbreaking methods go beyond traditional techniques, offering practical, science-backed strategies that anyone can apply to improve focus, productivity, and learning efficiency.Through his teachings, Kam empowers individuals to train their minds for success — to read faster, remember more, and think with greater clarity. His insights are reshaping how professionals, students, and lifelong learners approach growth and performance. In this episode, we dive deep into his secrets to mastering your mental abilities and achieving peak focus in today’s fast-paced world.Connect Knight:LinkedIn:   ikamknight  Instagram: ikamknightFacebook: ikamknightYouTube: @ikamknightTiktok: ikamknightX.com: ikamknight     Website: www.kamknight.comAlexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon.Connect with Alex:YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv...Instagram:   / eaotpodcast  Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcastFacebook:   / eaotpodcast  TikTok:   / eaotpodcast  Intro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...#EAOTPodcast #SelfSabotage #Neuroscience #Procrastination #PersonalDevelopment #OvercomingResistance #CamKnight #MindsetShift #HabitBuilding #ProductivityHacks

July 9, 20261 hr 10 min

#145 - Tony Vieira: What Energy Drink Labels Don't Tell You | Brewing Expert Explains Everything.

What really goes into your favorite beer, hard seltzer, or energy drink? In this episode of the EAOT Podcast, we sit down with Tony Vieira, a brewing and beverage industry veteran with over 36 years of experience at Anheuser-Busch, Coors, and Mark Anthony Brands. Tony shares the science behind brewing, explains how White Claw became one of the fastest-growing beverage brands in history, reveals what "better-for-you" labels often don't tell consumers, and discusses innovation, product development, fermentation, and beverage manufacturing. Whether you're curious about brewing or fascinated by how iconic drinks are made, this conversation is packed with insights.#EAOTPodcast #TonyVieira #WhiteClaw #Brewing #Beer #BeverageIndustry Connect with Tiny:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyvieira1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moceandrinkwerx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moceandrinkwerxWebsite: https://drinkmocean.energy/Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon.Connect with Alex:YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv...Instagram:   / eaotpodcast  Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcastFacebook:   / eaotpodcast  TikTok:   / eaotpodcast  Intro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...#ProductDevelopment #Innovation #FoodScience #Fermentation #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Manufacturing #EnergyDrinks #Marketing

July 1, 202612 min

S-12 - Jay Jacobson: Why Being Present is Your Ultimate Competitive Advantage; 45 Years of Reading the Room

Jay Jacobson is a veteran leader with over 45 years of experience in the funeral service industry, where he mastered the art of radical hospitality and high-stakes crisis management. A dedicated consultant and coach, Jay empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs to move beyond superficial metrics and focus on the power of presence. As the founder of a national artisan cookie company, he proves that whether you are navigating a national tragedy or simply saying "thank you" to a customer, the core principle remains the same: it is all about listening, building trust, and delivering a smile when it matters most. Jay is the author of Lead by Legendary Example, a blueprint for developing the leadership pillars of integrity, service, and mentorship.Connect with Jay:LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayscookies/Website: www.jacobsonprostaff.comAlexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon.Connect with Alex:YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv...Instagram:   / eaotpodcast  Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcastFacebook:   / eaotpodcast  TikTok:   / eaotpodcast  Intro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...#leadership #entrepreneurship #radicalhospitality #businessgrowth #professionaldevelopment #mentorship  #JayJacobson #emotionalintelligence #customerexperience  #leadbyexample

June 24, 202624 min

S-11 - Corey Parchman: Transitioning from Professional Sports to Business Acquisition. #insight

In this throwback episode from our June series, we sit down with former NFL wide receiver and successful business acquirer, Corey Parchman. Corey shares the unfiltered reality of life in the "Not For Long" league and how he successfully bridged the gap between his athletic career and his life as a business owner. Whether you are an athlete, an entrepreneur, or looking to pivot your career, Corey’s journey provides a masterclass in mindset, due diligence, and the strategic move from starting new businesses to acquiring cash-flowing assets. In this episode, we cover:- The "Plan B" mindset: Why you should build your future while still in your prime. - System vs. Skill: How to know if your environment is limiting your growth.- The high cost of skipping due diligence in business.- Why Corey prefers buying existing businesses over the startup grind.Make sure to:✅ Subscribe to the "Entrepreneurs Among Other Things" (EAOT) podcast for weekly insights.✅ Follow us for more behind-the-scenes content.✅ Like and comment your biggest takeaway below!#EntrepreneursAmongOtherThings #coreyparchman #eaotpodcast #nfltobusiness #businessacquisition #careerpivot #entrepreneurmindset #successblueprint

June 17, 202615 min

S10 - Larry Kesslin: Redefining Success: Moving From Constant Hustle to True Significance

Are you chasing success but still feeling disconnected at the top? In this episode, Larry Kesslin breaks down "The Success Trap" and explains why high-achievers often feel empty despite checking every box. Discover the critical difference between temporary happiness and lasting joy, learn the actionable C2P (Conscious Connection + Purpose) formula, and find out how to step back from the chaos of your mind to become the conscious observer of your life. It’s time to stop climbing the wrong ladder and start shifting from surface-level success to deep, life-changing significance.#eaotpodcast #LarryKesslin #TheSuccessTrap #JoyMolecule #mindsetshift #burnout  #personalgrowth #leadership

June 10, 20261 hr 19 min

#144 - Mark Steiner: From Hollywood PA to Tech CEO: Bootstrapping A Tech Giant With No Tech Background

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Steiner, the founder and CEO of Gig Salad, the ultimate event marketplace connecting planners with entertainers. Born in New Jersey , Mark started his career in the entertainment world as a Hollywood production assistant and craft service provider, working on iconic film sets like The Godfather 3 and When Harry Met Sally. Transitioning from a booking agent into an event entrepreneur, Mark shares his journey bootstrapping a major tech startup , navigating partnerships , leveraging powerful SEO strategy , and returning to his passion for acting.Connect with Mark:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markandrewsteiner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markandrewsteiner/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markandrewsteiner1/YouTube: @TheBigIdeasPodcastWebsite: https://thinkupon.com/Website: https://www.gigsalad.com/#GigSalad #entrepreneurship  #startupfounder  #techceo  #EventMarketplace #hollywoodstories #behindthescenes #bootstrapping #businessinterview #bookingagent #ADHDInBusiness #seostrategy Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 200 million dollars in all-time sales on Amazon.Connect with Alex:YouTube:  @EAOTpodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaotpodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAOTpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eaotpodcastIntro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...

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