The Entrepreneurs' Guild Podcast

Hosted by Thom Stimpel

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100

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Jun 2026

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The Entrepreneurs' Guild podcasts consist mainly of interviews with successful entrepreneurs who share their stories about their inspirations to become a business owner, their challenges and struggles in the beginning, their unique learning experiences, and the things they discovered along the way that has led to their success. The programs are designed to encourage and inspire business owners, regardless of where they are in their entrepreneurial journey.

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June 16, 202621 min

The Entrepreneurs' Guild EP 277: With Rene Sonneveld

Rene works with family businesses to navigate the unexpected challenges that Founders often face, especially when it comes to succession, leadership dynamics, and maintaining a lasting legacy. Drawing on decades of experience advising business leaders, Rene shares how silent conflicts, unchecked egos, and unresolved tensions can derail even the most carefully planned strategy. He explains what leaders can do to protect their vision while keeping teams aligned and thriving. From constructive ways to manage more challenging emotions like fear or envy - to recognizing the interference of cognitive bias, Rene offers an array of hands-on strategies to cultivate a strong emotional core in any family business. These strategies are outlined in his book, The Elephant in the Family Room.

June 9, 202621 min

The Entrepreneurs' Guild EP 276: "Issues, Ideas & Resolutions"… All About Networking

Networking is likely the strongest marketing tool available for start-ups and small businesses … and continues to be extremely valuable even after a company is well established. None of us have all the skills necessary to run a profitable, sustainable business all by ourselves, so networking allows us to meet other small business owners and contractors who offer the specialized expertise we need for our businesses to thrive. But networking can be challenging for many people, and a complete waste of time if not done intelligently. In today's program, we discuss some key points to consider and implement, to make your networking fun, interesting, effective and profitable.

June 2, 202628 min

The Entrepreneurs' Guild EP 275: With Alexander Fredericks

Alexander is a Founder, Growth Engineer, and Strategic Translator who helps turn complex ventures into clear market narratives, scalable systems, and investable businesses. With 20+ years across music, brand building, wellness, real estate, and AI-driven growth, Alex operates at the intersection of entrepreneurship, performance, and human potential. He is the founder of ToneWell.co, an AI wellness intelligence platform that turns a 30-second voice note into a Performance Readiness Scan Report, helping people get clearer next steps for how they feel, function, and perform.

May 26, 202621 min

The Entrepreneurs' Guild EP 274: With Dr. Larry Waldman

Dr. Waldman is a semi-retired licensed clinical and forensic psychologist in Phoenix, Arizona. He conducted a highly successful and diverse private practice for 45 years, working with children, teens, parents, couples, and adults in a solution-focused manner. He also consulted with family, personal injury, immigration and estate planning attorneys. Dr. Waldman has authored eight books, and as a public speaker has delivered over 150 presentations to attorneys, chiropractors, psychologists, family therapists, counselors, social workers, school psychologists and school counselors. His seminars are known to be organized, practical and entertaining. This program demonstrates how a professional can leverage the entrepreneurial spirit to power through fear and doubt, envision bold new opportunities, and develop unique solutions to vital needs.

May 19, 202617 min

The Entrepreneurs' Guild EP 273: With Erick Pettersen

Erick works with high-performing entrepreneurs and leaders to stabilize execution, sharpen decision-making, and align identity with the level of wealth and impact they're capable of creating. Rather than focusing on strategy alone, he helps clients close the gap between what they know and "how they show up" - eliminating inconsistency, hesitation, and overthinking under pressure. His work centers on "wealth identity," the internal standard that drives clean execution, consistent results, and sustainable long-term success, especially in high-stakes environments where precision matters most.

May 12, 202620 min

The Entrepreneurs' Guild EP 272: With Malcolm Reid

For more than 11 years, Malcolm has quietly helped over 1,000 coaches around the world build profitable, values-driven practices using a proven "business-in-a-box" model. Rather than teaching theory, his company, ProGlobal Business Advisors, provides everything required to run a successful coaching or consulting business, from positioning, systems, and enrollment processes, to delivery frameworks, software, and long-term operational support — all branded to the individual coach. Malcolm's work is rooted in a deep respect for small business owners, whom he believes are the backbone of the global economy. He is known for his strong stance against "fake gurus" and hype-driven coaching models, advocating instead for integrity, results, and long-term client impact. Malcolm and his team maintain a rigorous vetting process, working only with coaches who demonstrate strong values, ethics, and a genuine desire to serve. Through his work, Malcolm helps coaches stop guessing, stop hustling, and start operating like true owners, so they can build stable businesses, support their families, and drive measurable results for the small businesses they serve.

May 5, 202620 min

The Entrepreneurs' Guild EP 271: With Geoffrey Kent

Geoffrey is the Founder and CEO of Think Big with Geoffrey Kent (www.thinkbigwithgeoffreykent.com). He is a serial entrepreneur - having launched 20+ entrepreneurial ventures over the last 5 decades - who took his last tech venture (Cognis IT) from launch to successful exit in 6 years over a decade ago. In addition to an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Geoffrey has been an executive at Xerox Corporation, AT&T, Deloitte Consulting, and the Erving Group (a holding company owned by NBA Hall of Famer Julius "Dr. J" Erving). He has taught entrepreneurship at Lincoln University, has judged Drexel University's annual business plan competition, and has served on multiple corporate boards of directorships. Geoffrey now teaches entrepreneurs how to build fundable plans that get the money they need to grow their business and exit when and how they want to.

April 28, 202621 min

The Entrepreneurs' Guild EP 270: With Chip Higgins

For over four decades, Chip has dedicated his career to empowering small business owners to transform vision into reality. With a deep foundation in banking and economics—Chip's business banking strategies consistently earned national "best brand" recognition by Greenwich Associates. His true focus has always been serving entrepreneurs directly, recognizing the vital role they play in shaping communities and driving economic progress. Chip is the author of The Bizzics Way: Powering Your Small Business to Maximum Momentum, a guidebook built on the profound idea that momentum isn't just a business buzzword—it's a universal law that shapes lasting success at every level.

April 21, 202618 min

The Entrepreneurs' Guild EP 269: With Alexander Mosher Esper

Alexander is the founder of "Star Warriors – Anang Ogichidaag", a non-profit multi-media production company created to battle the sex trafficking, disappearances, murders and abuse of Native American people in North and South Dakota. (Anang Ogichidaag is an Ojibwe term meaning Star Warriors). A graduate of Cal State Long Beach, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in the Theory and Practice of Cinema, he has spent the last decade honing his artistic skills in motion and still imagery and music production. Alexander is currently developing a spiritual healing movement through multi-media disciplines for Native Americans, particularly those suffering from sexual abuse and substance addiction. He has dedicated the last year to providing personal help and support to Native Americans in Bismarck, North Dakota's homeless community, particularly the women who are harassed and targeted by traffickers, as well as other citizens.

April 14, 202620 min

The Entrepreneurs' Guild EP 268: With Laura Berman

What do you do when success isn't enough anymore and you're quietly asking, "Now what?" Laura has built a career around that very question. A true pioneer in the coaching world, she's a Master Certified Coach, five-time bestselling author published in 13 languages, TEDx speaker with over 2 million views, and a familiar face in the national media. She's best known for her signature Now What?® career transition methodology, helping high achievers navigate reinvention with clarity and courage, and for mentoring the next generation of coaches through her A-List Coach program. Part strategist, part spiritual guide, part performer, Laura brings both depth and dynamism to every stage she steps on.