Join Virginia Purnell as she speaks to growing entrepreneur startups in the different ways that they are trying to become a subject matter expert. The unique thing about this show is that we are not talking to people who have been and done it and are all over the internet as superstars. We are talking to the average growing entrepreneur who is trying to get visible in their market.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 21:22
Phillip Hogan is the CEO of Signing Services of America (SSA), the author of Relentless Excellence: A Story of Family Business Building and Value-Driven Leadership, and a…
Sep 14, 2026 · 28:54
Kevin Roy is the founder of Green Banana SEO, where he has spent nineteen years studying search and now spends a minimum of five hours a week on it. He talks with Virginia about…
Sep 7, 2026 · 37:44
April Martini and Anne Candido are the co-founders of ForthRight People, a leadership performance company focused on building high-performing leaders from the inside out, and…
Aug 31, 2026 · 25:41
Greg Hoover spent his career at the top of the relocation and moving industry, with CEO, COO, and President roles at Bekins Van Lines, A. Arnold Relocation, New World Van Lines,…
Aug 24, 2026 · 26:28
Wilson Zehr is an entrepreneur, academic and marketing strategist with more than 25 years in technology and telecommunications behind him, across six large-scale startups and…
Aug 17, 2026 · 17:10
Maaya Konishi is the CEO of Communica, an English education and leadership communication company that helps Japanese professionals thrive on the global stage. A former investment…
Aug 10, 2026 · 15:03
Hey everyone, today I'm talking with Rena Duell, a business coach at One Team Partners who supports female small business entrepreneurs in leading with clarity, confidence, and…
Aug 3, 2026 · 28:53
Dominic Forth is a media strategist and the founder of Thought Leaders America, where he helps experts turn big ideas into authority that drives business growth. He trained at…
Jul 27, 2026 · 27:07
Henry DeVries is a business book ghostwriter and the publisher at Indie Books International, the author of 20 marketing books, and a senior staff writer with the California…
Jul 20, 2026 · 24:50
Len Ward went from a Wall Street trading desk to leading the AI work at Commexis, an AI consulting and product development firm, and he has become a go-to voice for leaders…
Jul 13, 2026 · 32:18
Reed Nyffeler is the CEO and founder of Signal, a security services franchisor operating in 48 states and nine countries with more than 8,500 employees. He is also the founder of…
Jul 6, 2026 · 5:25
In this solo episode, Virginia Purnell breaks down the domino effect: how one date or booking can trigger everything downstream in your business, so the work stops running…
Jun 29, 2026 · 29:42
Michael Uadiale is a serial entrepreneur, practicing CPA, and the founder of SMEED CPA, where he helps business owners use the tax code as a tool to build real wealth and reach…
Jun 22, 2026 · 21:31
Lee Smith is a UK-based, values-driven M&A operator with over 25 years of experience buying, fixing, and scaling businesses, and the founder of Verdani Capital. He's acquired 26…
Jun 15, 2026 · 24:26
Lisa Woodruff is the founder and CEO of Organize 365 and host of the Organize 365 podcast (24M+ downloads). A former teacher with a PhD in applied psychology, she's the author of…
Jun 8, 2026 · 18:29
James Rose is the founder and CEO of Inflective Group, a media and communications group built by acquiring minority equity stakes in profitable marketing agencies. He has spent…
Jun 1, 2026 · 16:20
Guest Introduction Greg Workmon is the founder and CEO of LoadUp, a tech-enabled junk removal marketplace transforming the industry with transparent pricing, operational…
May 25, 2026 · 23:55
Guest Introduction Bill Crawley is the Founder and CEO of Advark AI. He’s been an entrepreneur since childhood, has built and sold multiple companies, and now focuses on helping…
May 18, 2026 · 28:53
Guest Introduction Rich Kahn is a digital marketing veteran and serial entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of eZanga and Anura. He’s spent 30+ years in digital advertising and built…
May 11, 2026 · 26:01
Jim Beach is an entrepreneurship educator, author, and radio host. He hosts School for Startups Radio and teaches founders how to build practical, profitable businesses without…
May 4, 2026 · 23:57
Lori Atwood is the founder and CEO of Fearless Finance, a fiduciary financial planning firm offering hourly advice without sales pressure, minimums, or judgment. With 25+ years…
Apr 27, 2026 · 21:59
Nate Amidon is the founder and CEO of Form 100 Consulting, a veteran-owned technology consulting firm focused on transforming software development organizations using military…
Apr 20, 2026 · 28:36
Avrohom Jacks is a serial entrepreneur, coach, and bestselling author who helps founders scale their businesses “like crazy without going crazy.” He’s also a former rabbi and…
Apr 13, 2026 · 36:58
Michi McClure is the founder of Consivian, where she helps leaders and organizations bridge the gap between compliance and culture through leadership development, coaching, and…
Apr 6, 2026 · 27:29
Guest Introduction Steff Vanhaverbeke is a veteran business coach and change facilitator helping leaders become irreplaceable in the age of AI. With a background in early web…
Mar 30, 2026 · 21:33
Guest Introduction John Whitt is a corporate leader turned business coach and the founder of Business Whitt. After decades in the corporate grind, he built Whole Life Leadership…
Mar 23, 2026 · 29:44
Guest Mary Lawson — Mary Colleen Photography Mary is a fine art trained photographer based in Valleyview, Alberta. She specializes in school, sports, and event photography, with…
Mar 16, 2026 · 38:02
Guest Introduction Laura Patac returns to Entrepreneur Conundrum to talk about her newest book, Whole, Not Perfect , and how imperfection, reflection, and authenticity shape the…
Mar 9, 2026 · 27:02
Episode Link https://entrepreneurconundrum.com/derrickgirard Guest Derrick Girard is a former Air Force veteran, tech founder, and author. After years in the financial services…
Mar 2, 2026 · 31:02
In this episode, Virginia sits down with serial entrepreneur and author Italia Tornabene to talk about: How survival shaped Italia’s first real entrepreneurial moves Building…
Feb 16, 2026 · 39:33
Guest: Erin Krueger Host: Virginia Purnell Websites: Capture the Culture – https://capture-the-culture.com/ https://erinkrueger.com What We Covered: Walking away from a corporate…
Feb 9, 2026 · 44:16
Episode Guest: Rob Haynie Company: Life Insurance Settlements Association member / LI Settlements Website: lisettlements.com LinkedIn: Rob Haynie…
Feb 2, 2026 · 18:54
In this episode, Virginia talks with Logan Lyles about: Logan’s path from journalism (2008) to B2B tech sales, then podcasting and demand gen Why webinars still work—when you…
Jan 26, 2026 · 24:51
In this episode, we cover: How Charmaine turned her own search for worth into a life of service Who she serves—and why purpose doesn’t have an age, role, or title Why confidence…
Jan 19, 2026 · 30:31
In this episode of Entrepreneur Conundrum , Virginia Purnell sits down with Alison Mullins — an award-winning sales leader, two-time best-selling author, and founder of Rep…
Jan 12, 2026 · 17:21
In this episode, we cover: Why entrepreneurship is harder than most people expect The hidden cost of “doing nothing” in business How AI agents are transforming marketing…
Dec 29, 2025 · 20:52
Many entrepreneurs are highly skilled at what they do — yet struggle to gain traction because no one knows who they are. In this episode of Entrepreneur Conundrum , Virginia…
Dec 22, 2025 · 35:08
In this episode, we cover: Why success can quietly lead to complacency The difference between common and uncommon leadership John’s Seven Ds of Transformation How executive…
Dec 15, 2025 · 36:12
Guest: Bill Zujewski (GoodLiife) ( LinkedIn ) Book: What’s Your Life Score: A Playbook for Designing Your Best Life ( Amazon ) What we cover Bill’s path from engineering →…
Dec 8, 2025 · 29:14
In this episode, we cover: Nicolai’s global journey across 11 countries and 10 years at McKinsey Why ambition can either propel you forward or trip you up The difference between…
Dec 1, 2025 · 34:28
In this episode, we discuss: How Laura went from introverted teen to global leadership mentor Her transition from corporate executive to entrepreneur The limitations she…
Nov 24, 2025 · 25:51
Episode: Redefining Goals: Behavior-Driven Change with Michael Lopez Guest: Michael Lopez – Best-selling author, LinkedIn Top Voice, transformation consultant Listen:…
Nov 17, 2025 · 36:10
Guest: Lloyd Ross – lawyer, MBA, CFA level III, multiple six-figure entrepreneur, seven-figure investor, 2-Comma Club winner, Legacy Club millionaire, author of three books, and…
Nov 10, 2025 · 38:25
Guest: Mark Delaney Website: markdelaney.com Nonprofit: purposemastermind.com/nonprofit Podcast: The Purpose Mastermind Podcast YouTube: @Mark.Delaney Facebook:…
Nov 3, 2025 · 34:32
Guest: Sloan Wilkins — Executive Financial Coach & financial well-being advocate LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sloan-wilkins/ Website: executivefinancialcoach.com.au Facebook:…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:01:44
Guest: Derrick Chevalier — H-C (h-c.com), Evolve or Be Slaughtered (Amazon #1) Core ideas: Negotiate people, not problems; products don’t change—people do “Feel good” ≠…
Oct 20, 2025 · 25:15
What happens when a software engineer pulls back the curtain on social media’s inner workings? In this episode, Virginia Purnell talks with Tim O’Hearn, author of Framed: A…
Oct 13, 2025 · 32:06
Guest: Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau — ENCC-accredited senior executive coach; founder, Smart Power Method; author of Who’s in Charge? Lead with Real Power and Creative Impact in the…
Oct 6, 2025 · 38:49
Guest: Fred Meyers, Founder & CEO of Queensboro Links: Website: www.queensboro.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queensboro/ Instagram:…
Sep 29, 2025 · 49:24
Show Notes Prima’s pivot + origin — Moving from engineering and retail to online work; COVID as the “house on fire” moment that forced reinvention. “Best Kept Secret” diagnosis —…
Sep 22, 2025 · 35:43
In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How Cliff’s musical journey began at Berklee and led him to Los Angeles What being kicked off American Idol taught him about resilience The…
Sep 15, 2025 · 22:17
In this episode, you’ll learn: How Steve launched, scaled, and sold a successful advertising agency. Why consistency and persistence matter more than talent. The endurance…
Sep 8, 2025 · 37:42
Show notes (bullet style) Mike’s path from dentistry plans to pet franchising Scaling EarthWise Pet: 3 stores → 200+ units; 9 acquisitions; 51 corporate stores Ideal franchisee…
Sep 1, 2025 · 11:57
Today on Entrepreneur Conundrum , Virginia sits down with Doug Zarkin, brand leader, keynote speaker, and author of Moving Your Brand Out of the Friend Zone . Doug brings a…
Aug 18, 2025 · 39:28
In this episode of Entrepreneur Conundrum , Virginia welcomes Becky Freemal, Emmy Award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and founder of The Market Exec . Becky shares her…
Aug 11, 2025 · 25:49
Episode: SEO Without the Mystery: Nick Musica’s Straightforward Approach to Getting Found Online Guest: Nick Musica, Founder of Optics In SEO Agency What You’ll Learn in This…
Aug 4, 2025 · 37:12
In this episode, Virginia talks with Diane Wyzga, founder of Quarter Moon Story Arts and creator of the Stories from Women Who Walk podcast. Diane helps women clarify their…
Jul 28, 2025 · 42:54
Guest: Andy Seeley, CEO of Creatively Disruptive Host: Virginia Purnell Duration: ~43 minutes What You’ll Learn: How Andy transitioned from sales into strategic marketing The…
Jul 21, 2025 · 18:29
Episode Notes Guest: Siew Ting Foo, author of Building Brands with Soul 25+ years as a global marketing leader (HP, Unilever, Diageo, etc.) What “brands with soul” means and how…
Jul 14, 2025 · 30:25
Episode Title: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Better Engineering Teams with Thanos Diacakis Guest: Thanos Diacakis Host: Virginia Purnell Podcast: Entrepreneur Conundrum…
Jul 7, 2025 · 54:33
In this episode, we discuss: Kash's entrepreneurial journey from cutting lawns to building an $11M insurance agency How Transcendental Meditation and spiritual practices shaped…
Jun 30, 2025 · 36:14
Guest: Mel McSherry LinkedIn: @melmcsherry Instagram: @mel_mcsherry Episode Highlights: Mel’s entrepreneurial origin story and the transition from fitness to business coaching…
Jun 23, 2025 · 35:36
Guest: Jhana Li Company: Spyglass Ops Platforms: 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 💼 LinkedIn 📺 YouTube Topics Discussed: The real reason most entrepreneurs stall out How operations can…
Jun 16, 2025 · 38:00
Show Notes In this episode, you’ll learn: How Colleen’s caregiving journey led to her business The biggest planning mistakes solopreneurs make The four pillars of business…
Jun 9, 2025 · 34:37
Show Notes Guest: Chris Vance, CEO of Playground Sessions Website: playgroundsessions.com Socials: Instagram TikTok Threads Key topics: Chris’s journey from corporate to…
Jun 2, 2025 · 18:46
SHOW NOTES Guest: Andrew Amann Website: ninetwothree.co LinkedIn: Andrew Amann X/Twitter: @andrewamann Key topics: Andrew’s pivot from mechanical engineering to AI and software…
May 26, 2025 · 24:15
Guest: Angela Fowler Website: www.reallifeaccess.com What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why accessibility is a business growth strategy, not a compliance issue The shocking $2…
May 19, 2025 · 45:00
Guest: Michelle Wilson Business: Wilson Legal LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wilsonlegal Instagram: @wilson.legal YouTube: @wilsonlegal164 Topics Discussed: Michelle’s surprising path…
May 12, 2025 · 19:13
In this episode of Entrepreneur Conundrum , Virginia Purnell sits down with Lorie Spence and Carolyn Pritchard, cofounders of Bridge Medical Communications, a woman-led Canadian…
May 5, 2025 · 28:41
Guest: Christian Banach Website: www.ChristianBanach.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christianbanach What we cover: Christian’s journey from concert promoter to sales leader Why…
Apr 28, 2025 · 45:32
Episode Notes Todd Payne’s path from ministry to emotional intelligence coaching Discovering the transformative power of the Enneagram How emotional intelligence enhances…
Apr 21, 2025 · 35:20
Episode Notes: Tiffany’s real estate journey: from solo agent to team leader Building an intentional business after accidental success Why handwritten lists and true…
Apr 14, 2025 · 22:46
Virginia and Kristin discuss: Kristin’s unexpected journey into birth work Challenges in the medical system and her motivation to serve What sets Gold Coast Doulas apart in the…
Apr 7, 2025 · 44:50
Guest: Ronnie Loaiza Topic: Creating Identity-Aligned Habits for Sustainable Success What We Talked About: Ronnie’s transition from personal trainer to habit and life coach How…
Mar 31, 2025 · 29:20
Guest: Maggie van Galen Website: maggievangalen.com What we cover in this episode: Maggie’s early love of storytelling and her path from journalism to authorship How motherhood…
Mar 24, 2025 · 34:44
Episode Notes: Guest: Ahuva Gruen, Fractional CFO and Founder of AG Financial CPA Topics covered: Ahuva’s entrepreneurial roots and journey to becoming a fractional CFO Common…
Mar 17, 2025 · 33:32
Episode Notes: Guest: Ryan Wimpey, founder of Tip Top Canine Dog Training and Tip Top Canine Franchising Key topics: Ryan’s journey from hobby trainer to managing three…
Mar 10, 2025 · 8:16
Welcome to the 200th episode of Entrepreneur Conundrum! Today, Virginia Purnell dives into the four key digital marketing strategies that can help business owners save time and…
Mar 3, 2025 · 19:23
In this episode, I talk with Adam Rosen, a world-traveling entrepreneur who has cracked the code on cold email outreach. Adam sold his first tech startup in 2019 and has since…
Feb 24, 2025 · 30:02
📜 Episode Notes: 💡 Guest: Suzanne Jabour, Certified Grief Educator & Speaker 🔹 The misconceptions about grief 🔹 How grief shows up in the workplace 🔹 Supporting grieving…
Feb 17, 2025 · 22:16
Episode Notes: Amanda’s personal homeschooling journey and how it shaped her approach How she helps parents move from chaos to confidence in homeschooling Time management…
Feb 10, 2025 · 30:39
Episode Notes: Todd’s journey from graphic design to entrepreneurship and personal growth coaching. How a life-changing incident in his 20s inspired him to turn his life around.…
Feb 3, 2025 · 32:09
Virginia Purnell interviews Caitlin Bacher, a course-selling expert and founder of Scale with Success, to talk about how to sell your course successfully—without launching. In…
Jan 27, 2025 · 27:07
Episode Notes Virginia Purnell interviews Ernesto Mandowsky, a systems expert and founder of Million Dollar Machine (MDM), on how small business owners can simplify operations…
Jan 20, 2025 · 47:09
Join Virginia Purnell as she interviews Ashley Chamberlain, a powerhouse in financial strategy and cash flow management. Ashley’s mission at Chamberlain & Good Company is to help…
Jan 13, 2025 · 36:05
Episode Notes Guest: Susan Popoola Topics Covered: Human value optimization and its role in leadership Overcoming complexity and paralysis in organizations Susan’s approach to…
Jan 6, 2025 · 48:15
Episode Notes Join Virginia Purnell as she interviews Mike Schmidt and AJ Rivera, the dynamic duo behind Agency Coach. With decades of experience in building and scaling…
Dec 30, 2024 · 38:01
Episode Notes Virginia Purnell sits down with Adrian Smude, author of How to Buy Mobile Homes and an expert in mobile home investing. Adrian shares his transformation from hobby…
Dec 23, 2024 · 44:42
Episode Notes Episode Title: Living Intentionally and Building Wealth with Patrick Francey Guest Name: Patrick Francey Guest Website: reinCanada.com Podcast: The Everyday…
Dec 16, 2024 · 28:23
Episode Notes: Guest Overview: John Bianchi: Founder of STR Search and “The Airbnb Data Guy.” Known for his 100% success rate in helping clients find cash-flowing Airbnb…
Dec 9, 2024 · 52:26
Episode Notes: Guest Overview: Stuart Morris: Neurodivergent entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and CEO of the International College of Professional Celebrants. Author of 1 in 1,000,000…
Dec 2, 2024 · 29:33
Episode Notes Guest Introduction: Ryan Chute, strategic marketer and partner at Wizard of Ads, with a mission to help service-based businesses thrive. Key Discussion Points:…
Nov 25, 2024 · 28:06
Episode Notes: Guest Overview: Callum Laing, founder of the Veblen Director Program, Partner at Unity Group, and author of four bestselling books, discusses his entrepreneurial…
Nov 18, 2024 · 32:17
Episode Notes: Guest Introduction: Marcel Petitpas, CEO and co-founder of Parakeeto, specializing in agency profitability optimization. Background: Marcel’s journey from…
Nov 11, 2024 · 31:14
Episode Notes: Guest Introduction: Mark Lumpkin, founder of STR Cribs and avid traveler with a focus on transforming Airbnbs into premier guest destinations. Journey into STRs:…
Nov 4, 2024 · 34:00
Episode Notes: Guest: Jarod Spiewak, Founder of Cometfuel Key Topics Covered: Jarod’s entrepreneurial journey from freelancing to launching Cometfuel. How Cometfuel helps SaaS…
Oct 28, 2024 · 25:46
Episode Notes: Guest: Austin LaRoche, CEO of ATAK Interactive Topics Discussed: Austin’s entrepreneurial journey, from nonprofit work to building a full-service agency. The M2S…
Oct 21, 2024 · 28:37
Episode Notes Guest: Darius Lahoutifard Background: Former robotics engineer and executive at Oracle and PTC; founded multiple startups, with two successful exits. Expertise:…
Oct 14, 2024 · 40:28
Episode Notes: Guest: Karl Becker, Founder of Improving Sales Performance, author of Set Up To Win and Iceberg Selling . Topic: How to enhance sales performance through…
Oct 7, 2024 · 36:30
Episode Notes Guest: Sondre Rasch, co-founder of SafetyWing Key Topics: Sondre's journey from politics to entrepreneurship The inspiration behind SafetyWing and its mission…
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