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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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October 14, 20261 hr 2 min

#153 - Andrew Bryant: The International Man of Mystery on Global Culture, Airlines, and Leadership

In this episode, global leadership expert and author Andrew Bryant joins the show to break down the foundational principles of self-leadership. From recovering from near-bankruptcy to consulting for premier brands like Singapore Airlines, Andrew shares powerful frameworks on self-awareness, emotional regulation, and learning velocity. Discover why true performance is rarely physical, how to master the FIF feedback framework, and what leadership looks like in the age of AI. Tune in to upgrade your mindset, take extreme ownership, and learn how to lead yourself before leading others. Connect with Bryant: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbryant/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfleadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfleadershipinternational YouTube: @AndrewBryant Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbryant/ 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 of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube: / @eaotpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: / eaotpodcast Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: / eaotpodcast TikTok: / eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood: • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #Leadership #SelfLeadership #ManagementTips #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #ExecutivePresence #AILeadership #Podcast #EAOTPodcast #AndrewBryant

October 7, 20261 hr 13 min

#152 - Lechon Kirb: The Power of Authentic Storytelling & Speaking for Business Growth

From locking himself in a refrigerator as a child to serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Lechon Kirb’s journey is defined by an unrelenting drive for freedom. Transitioning from military service into high-level branding, multimedia, and tech, Lechon evolved into a tech founder and TEDx curator. In this episode, he details how industry experts, speakers, and entrepreneurs can master authority positioning, scale high-ticket offers, and command global stages. Discover key strategies on leverage, business systems, authentic storytelling, and turning your core expertise into a high-impact, scalable brand. Connect with Lechon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lechonkirb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lechonkirbwilson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbiie_/ 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 of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube: / @eaotpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: / eaotpodcast Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: / eaotpodcast TikTok: / eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood: • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #publicspeaking #AuthorityPositioning #tedxspeaker #entrepreneurship #techfounder #businessgrowth #highticketoffers #MarineCorpsVeteran #personalbranding #keynotespeaker

October 1, 202653 min

#151 - JD Barker: From Corporate Burnout to 250,000+ Book Sales: The Barker's Masterclass

In this episode of Entrepreneur, Among Other Things, 6x New York Times bestselling author JD Barker reveals how he transitioned from a 60-hour-a-week investment banking executive to building a full-time independent media empire. Learn the secrets of high-stakes ghostwriting, how he liquidated his assets to secure total creative freedom, and the exact 5-step framework he used to independently sell over 250,000 books without relying on traditional publishers. If you want to turn your side work into owned intellectual property, monetize your access, and retain complete control over your creative business, this interview is a must-watch. Connect with Barker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdbarker_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealjdbarker/ X.com: https://x.com/jdbarker TikTok: jdbarker_author Website: https://jdbarker.com/ #EAOTPodcast #JDBarker #Entrepreneurship #SelfPublishing #IntellectualProperty #BusinessMindset #AuthorLife #SideHustleToFullTime 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 of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube: / @eaotpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: / eaotpodcast Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: / eaotpodcast TikTok: / eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood: • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...

September 23, 20261 hr 7 min

#150 - Dr. Joseph Drolshagen: How to Rewire Your Subconscious Mind for Unlimited Success

Dr. Joseph Drolshagen is a high-performance mindset coach, speaker, and founder of the Subconscious Mindset Training (SMT) method. Rising from low-income roots in Detroit to multi-million-dollar sales success and executive roles in corporate America, he now dedicates his career to helping entrepreneurs eliminate internal performance barriers. Over the past decade, Dr. Drolshagen has guided business leaders and coaches in rewiring subconscious conditioning to drive rapid revenue growth and personal fulfillment. Connect with Dr. Joseph: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifgtcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IFGTcoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifgtcoach/ Website: https://www.josephadrolshagen.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 of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube: / @eaotpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: / eaotpodcast Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: / eaotpodcast TikTok: / eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood: • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #subconsciousmind #mindsetshift #peakperformance #entrepreneurmindset #overcominglimitingbeliefs #highperformance #successmindset #subconsciousrewiring #businessgrowth #DrJosephDrolshagen #inspiration #successstory #SubconsciousMindsetTraining #entrepreneurship #mindsetcoach

September 16, 20261 hr 7 min

#149 - Tim Lidman - Will AI Kill Us All or Just Make Us More Productive?

Timothy (Tim) Lidman is a serial tech operator, former Accenture partner, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Clyde AI. With over two decades of experience navigating enterprise software at WebEx, Cisco, and SAP, Tim previously co-founded ThinkTank, which was successfully acquired by Accenture. Blending his background as a former musician with deep expertise in product development and enterprise strategy, he now leads Clyde AI; an innovative AI-native platform designed to transform human decision-making, eliminate workplace burnout, and drive collaborative intelligence. In this episode, Tim shares actionable insights on human creativity, artificial intelligence, and startup growth. Connect with Tim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timlidman/ Website: https://meetclyde.com/ #EntrepreneurAmongOtherThings #TimLidman #ClydeAI #artificialintelligence #futureofwork #techstartups #machinelearning #humancreativity #aiandbusiness #entrepreneurshipsuccess #entrepreneurship 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 of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: Youtube: / @eaotpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: / eaotpodcast Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: / eaotpodcast TikTok: / eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood: • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...

September 10, 202625 min

S18 | Amberly Lago | Stop Fighting Alone: How Connection & Vulnerability Build Real Strength.

Are you constantly pushing through exhaustion, hiding your struggles, and telling yourself to "suck it up"? You aren't alone, but independence carried to the extreme is an illusion that leads straight to burnout. In this video, we break down "The Illusion of Independence" and reveal why grit without connection is just resistance. Learn how to move past toxic self-reliance, embrace radical vulnerability, and use the PACER Framework (Perspective, Acceptance, Community, Endurance, Rest) to build sustainable, long-term resilience without destroying your health or peace of mind. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - The False Promise of Independence & Isolation 04:17 - The Confrontation with Hidden Pain 08:37 - The Shift from Solo Grit to Connected Resilience 12:52 - The PACER Framework in Action 17:07 - Rest Is Strategy: Breaking the Burnout Cycle If this message resonated with you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share this video with someone who needs to hear it today! #resiliencestory #overcomingburnout #mentalhealth #selfgrowth #PACERFramework #personaldevelopmentcoaching #mindsetshift #AmberlyLago #resilience #grit #overcomingadversity Connect with Amberly: Facebook: /amberly.lago Instagram: /amberlylagomotivation LinkedIn: /amberlylago X.com: /AmberlyLago Website: www.amberlylago.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/EAOTpodcast Facebook: / eaotpodcast TikTok: / eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood: • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...

September 3, 202619 min

S-17 - Chris Gray: The Behavioral Alignment Framework: Why Customers Buy (and Join) Brands

Discover why cheap tricks and fake urgency ruin long-term brand equity, and how to use clinical psychology to influence customer behavior ethically. In this breakdown, Dr. Chris Gray reveals how to align your strategy with real consumer motivations, eliminate friction, and build sustainable growth. Key Topics Covered: - Why Clinical Psychology Holds the Key to Business Growth - The Trap of Projection: You Are Not Your Customer - Strategic Behavioral Design: Defining Where Volume Comes From - Driving Action: Balancing Motivation vs. Friction - Building Sustainable Growth Through Trust #consumerpsychology #marketingstrategy #customerbehavior #brandgrowth #behavioraldesign #businessgrowth Connect with Dr. Chris: LinkedIn: drchris Instagram: thebuycologist Facebook: TheBuycologist Website: www.thebuycologist.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 of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube: / @eaotpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: / eaotpodcast Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: / eaotpodcast TikTok: / eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood: Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...

August 27, 202614 min

S-16 - Anthony Bourke: The Debrief Culture: How High Performers Fix Mistakes Without Ego

In this recap episode, former fighter pilot Anthony Bourke reveals the exact operational playbook used by elite aviators to eliminate useless corporate meetings and build high-accountability teams. Learn how replacing lengthy sit-downs with 5-minute stand-up briefings, setting measurable objectives, and creating an ego-free debriefing culture can transform your business execution and prevent founder burnout. Stop repeating the same operational mistakes and start flying in formation. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment with your key takeaway, and share this video with your team! #EAOTPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #Productivity #BusinessStrategy #FighterPilot #TeamExecution #PodcastRecap Connect with Anthony: LinkedIn: /anthonybourke/ YouTube: @mach2consulting Facebook: /mach2consulting X.com: /AB_Bourke Website: www.mach2consulting.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 of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: Youtube: / @eaotpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: / eaotpodcast Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: / eaotpodcast TikTok: / eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood: • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...

August 20, 20261 hr 20 min

#148 - James Tsai: Why Treat-Based Dog Training Fails And How to Fix Reactive Behavior

James Tsai is a canine behavioral expert, author of The Soul of a Dog, and founder of the Arf Arf Bark Bark Rescue Foundation. Specializing in the rehabilitation of extreme, high-arousal aggression and severely traumatized dogs, James rejects modern behaviorism’s reliance on food treats, force, and behavioral euthanasia. Through his revolutionary Parental Protection Protocol, he equips owners to transform dysfunctional behaviors by providing safety, clear boundary setting, and emotional regulation. On this episode of the EAOT Podcast, James exposes the myths of traditional dog training and shares actionable frameworks to help you truly connect with and rehabilitate your dog. #EAOTPodcast #JamesTsai #DogPsychology #DogBehavior #CanineRehabilitation #ReactiveDog #DogTraining #DogBehaviorist #podcastepisode Connect with James: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arfarfbarkbark/ YouTube: @ArfArfBarkBark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arfarfbarkbark/ Website: https://arfarfbarkbark.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/EAOTpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAOTpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood: • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...

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 #EAOTpodcast Connect 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/EAOTpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAOTpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood: • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...