71 episodes

The Authentic Entrepreneurs is a podcast hosted by Stu Saunders and Nick Foley. Stu is the founder of YLCC Inc. An organization that works with 250,000 humans a year! Nick is a former OHL player, speaker, author, and the founder of Celebrate the Hero, Move for Inclusion, and Good Sport Education. Join Nick and Stu as they discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in modern day business.

The Authentic Entepreneurs Podcast Stu Saunders

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The Authentic Entrepreneurs is a podcast hosted by Stu Saunders and Nick Foley. Stu is the founder of YLCC Inc. An organization that works with 250,000 humans a year! Nick is a former OHL player, speaker, author, and the founder of Celebrate the Hero, Move for Inclusion, and Good Sport Education. Join Nick and Stu as they discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in modern day business.

    AE #69: An EPIC Chat with Dr. James Rouse

    AE #69: An EPIC Chat with Dr. James Rouse

    This week Stu chats with Dr. James Rouse about EPIC 2020.

    The Authentic Entrepreneurs Episode 69 Show Notes:
    - Where’s Nick? [0:23]
    - Today’s guest is: Dr. James Rouse. [0:41]
    - Stay tuned for the EPIC giveaway! [1:26]
    - EPIC Discount Code: JAMES2020. [1:52]
    - Welcome James! [2:37]
    - Why come to EPIC? [4:40]
    - A safe place. [7:03]
    - Spirituality. [9:23]
    - Human Connection. [10:36]
    - Intention. [13:00]
    - Invite someone you love. [15:50]
    - Level 1. [16:32]
    - Level 2. [16:54]
    - Level 3. [17:40]
    - The EPIC Scholarship. [18:18]
    - Matt Chevalier. [21:40]
    - This year’s faculty. [23:26]
    - Nick’s back next week! [27:32]

    Links:
    - Book Nick for speaking: https://youthspeakers.ca/nick-foley/
    - Dr. James Rouse: https://www.drjamesrouse.com/
    - EPIC 2020: theepiccommunity.com
    - Jame’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DrJamesRouse/
    - Stu’s email: stu@ylcc.com
    - Nick’s email: nick@nickfoley.ca
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entepreneurs-podcast/id1436525987?mt=2
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ac3FW4ZovRubCFwcpzNdd

    • 27 min
    AE #68: Consistency Over Time Equals Success

    AE #68: Consistency Over Time Equals Success

    This week Nick and Stu chat about being consistent, patient, and resilient when building your business.

    The Authentic Entrepreneurs Episode 68 Show Notes:
    - Gotta have faith! [0:21]
    - A question from one of our listeners. [1:12]
    - Staying consistent with your approach. [2:20]
    - Instagram society. [3:53]
    - Be all in. [6:27]
    - Find a community. [7:47]
    - Scott Hammell. [9:40]
    - Gary Vee’s 10 year anniversary tweet. [11:54]
    - “Consistency over time equals success.”[15:14]
    - A word from our sponsor: The EPIC Community. [17:48]
    - Align your applications with your aspirations. [19:04]
    - “It’s very easy to show up when things are going well.” [21:26]
    - The unseen hours. [22:25]
    - “The person who does 100 pushups is strong but the person who does 10 pushups everyday, 365 days a year, is impressive.” [24:53]
    - 20K Sock Day. [25:54]

    Links:
    - EPIC 2020: theepiccommunity.com
    - Annie Meehan’s book: Be The Exception: https://www.anniemeehan.com/product/exception-7-steps-transformation/
    - 20K Sock Day: https://www.webeuscommunity.com/20k-sock-day
    - Stu’s email: stu@ylcc.com
    - Nick’s email: nick@nickfoley.ca
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entepreneurs-podcast/id1436525987?mt=2
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ac3FW4ZovRubCFwcpzNdd

    • 29 min
    AE #67: When to Pivot

    AE #67: When to Pivot

    This week Stu and Nick chat about starting a new year, pivoting in business, holding yourself accountable, and dealing with being overwhelmed in all aspects of life and business.

    The Authentic Entrepreneurs Episode 67 Show Notes:
    - You’re so far away from me! [0:30]
    - You can say Happy New Year for all of January. [1:01]
    - New sweatshirts! [1:55]
    - We’re giving away a signed copy of last week’s guest; Annie Meehan’s book: - Be The Exception! [3:01]
    - “Start your new year whenever the hell you want to start it.” [4:22]
    - Holding yourself accountable. [8:52]
    - You can’t be all things to all people as an entrepreneur.” [10:49]
    - A word from our sponsor: The EPIC Community. [12:02]
    - Start with the end in mind. [13:18]
    - Pivoting. [14:53]
    - Being overwhelmed. [18:04]
    - Managing a team. [19:11]
    - Taking a breath. [20:23]
    - Count to three. [21:57]
    - Hit the reset button. [24:46]

    Links:
    - Annie Meehan’s book: Be The Exception: https://www.anniemeehan.com/product/exception-7-steps-transformation/
    - EPIC 2020: theepiccommunity.com
    - 20K Sock Day: https://www.webeuscommunity.com/20k-sock-day
    - Stu’s email: stu@ylcc.com
    - Nick’s email: nick@nickfoley.ca
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entepreneurs-podcast/id1436525987?mt=2
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ac3FW4ZovRubCFwcpzNdd

    • 26 min
    AE #66: Be the Exception with Annie Meehan

    AE #66: Be the Exception with Annie Meehan

    This week Stu and Nicki chat with award winning author and certified coach: Annie Meehan.

    The Authentic Entrepreneurs Episode 66 Show Notes:
    - Welcome to 2020! [0:43]
    - Stu’s trip to Costa Rica. [0:56]
    - Our guest this week is Annie Meehan! [2:00]
    - Welcome to the show, Annie! [4:04]
    - What’s Annie’s origin story. [4:35]
    - Challenge your thoughts. [5:42]
    - Resolutions and procrastination. [8:35]
    - What’s your budget? [11:54]
    - People pay you to talk? [15:33]
    - A word from our sponsor: The EPIC Community. [19:08]
    - Get a coach! [20:42]
    - It’s time for 5 Big Questions! [21:26]
    - The Random Question Generator! [24:28]
    - “I can’t save you. You have to do the work.” [25:43]
    - Stu’s takeaway. [28:55]
    - Nick’s takeaway. [29:34]
    - Send us your big goals for 2020! [31:40]

    Links:
    - Annie’s book: Be the Exception: https://www.anniemeehan.com/product/exception-7-steps-transformation/
    - EPIC 2020: theepiccommunity.com
    - Annie’s website: https://www.anniemeehan.com/
    - Annie’s book’s and services: https://www.anniemeehan.com/products-services/
    - Stu’s email: stu@ylcc.com
    - Nick’s email: nick@nickfoley.ca
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entepreneurs-podcast/id1436525987?mt=2
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ac3FW4ZovRubCFwcpzNdd

    • 32 min
    AE #65: The New Year's Special Part 2

    AE #65: The New Year's Special Part 2

    Welcome back for Part 2 of the New Years Special! This week Stu and Nick continue to discuss their plans for 2020, including their big five goals.

    The Authentic Entrepreneurs Episode 64 Show Notes:
    - Welcome to Part 2 of the New Years Special! [0:21]
    - “Clarity precedes mastery.” [1:36]
    - Stu’s Big Five. [3:09]
    - Nick’s Big Five. [7:37]
    - Get a journal! [13:54]
    - The 5 Monthly Moves. [18:50]
    - Jimmy Fallon 1998. [23:15]
    - Take 15 minutes a day to review your Big 5. [25:15]
    - A word from our sponsor: The EPIC Community. [27:45]
    - Have a great 2020! [29:03]

    Links:
    - EPIC 2020: theepiccommunity.com
    - Stu’s email: stu@ylcc.com
    - Nick’s email: nick@nickfoley.ca
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entepreneurs-podcast/id1436525987?mt=2
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ac3FW4ZovRubCFwcpzNdd

    • 29 min
    AE #64: The New Year's Special Part 1

    AE #64: The New Year's Special Part 1

    Welcome to 2020! This week Nick and Stu chat about their plans for the new year in their businesses and personal lives and planning large scale events.

    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs Episode 64 Show Notes:
    - Welcome to the 2020 New Years Special! [0:21]
    - U2! [0:34]
    - Top grossing band of the decade. [3:39]
    - Stu is going to be in Costa Rica for New Years! [5:40]
    - Stu tells us a New Years story. [6:21]
    - “This is not going to go well.” [11:10]
    - This is the problem with entrepreneurs! [12:59]
    - A word from our sponsor: The EPIC Community.
    - Stu talks about the origins of EPIC. [18:09]
    - 20K Sock Day. [23:08]
    - “You only have one or two chances to screw up your reputation.” [27:31]
    - Join us for Part 2 of our New Years Special! [30:47]
    - Nick’s starting an online program. [32:56]

    Links:
    - EPIC 2020: theepiccommunity.com
    - 20K Sock Day: https://www.webeuscommunity.com/20k-sock-day
    - Stu’s email: stu@ylcc.com
    - Nick’s email: nick@nickfoley.ca
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-authentic-entepreneurs-podcast/id1436525987?mt=2
    - The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ac3FW4ZovRubCFwcpzNdd

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

AA Ron MR12 ,

Always - just what you need

It’s been a week of tuning into this Podcast and day after day the Authentic Entrepreneurs, Nick Foley and Stu Saunders, deliver the right message, banter and energy to inspire thoughts for growth.
Always exciting to hear about their empires and what their brilliant and kind guests have to share.
Recommend recommend recommend.

Kathleenlily ,

Inspirational, makes you think!

A fantastic podcast for those looking for a bit of inspiration and a push to motivate themselves.
I love the banter and the idea that setting big goals makes them visualized and therefore, realistic and more likely to be able to be achievable. Dream big and achieve bigger! Amazing messages! Thanks guys:)

ITPres ,

Great Listen!!

The Authentic Entrepreneurs is a delightful series of conversations between Stu and Nick, 2 separately successful but equally intriguing entrepreneurs and social enterprisers. Their rapport is playful and light, and their interviews with inspiring guests are insightful. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business professional or someone looking for motivational tips and hacks, this podcast with help you find your hustle and live with intention.

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