Entrepreneur, Among Other Things

Alexander V. Johnson

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.  

  1. 10h ago

    #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...

  2. Aug 12

    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...

  3. Aug 5

    #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/neilseeman Website: 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/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... #TeamManagement #WorkplacePsychology #LeadershipDevelopment #DopamineRegulation #SCARFFramework #EntrepreneurMentalHealth

  4. Jul 29

    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.jeffries1 X.com: https://x.com/rossjeffries/ Youtube:  @speedseduction   Website: www.seduction.com,  website: www.subtlewordsthatsell.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... #salespsychology  #NLPSales #highticketsales  #neurolinguisticprogramming  #conversationalhypnosis  #salestricks  #businessinfluencer

  5. Jul 23

    #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 #Entrepreneur Connect 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/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...

  6. Jul 15

    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: ikamknight Facebook: ikamknight YouTube: @ikamknight Tiktok: ikamknight X.com: ikamknight      Website: www.kamknight.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... #EAOTPodcast #SelfSabotage #Neuroscience #Procrastination #PersonalDevelopment #OvercomingResistance #CamKnight #MindsetShift #HabitBuilding #ProductivityHacks

  7. Jul 9

    #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/moceandrinkwerx Website: 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/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... #ProductDevelopment #Innovation #FoodScience #Fermentation #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Manufacturing #EnergyDrinks #Marketing

  8. Jul 1

    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.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... #leadership #entrepreneurship #radicalhospitality #businessgrowth #professionaldevelopment #mentorship  #JayJacobson #emotionalintelligence #customerexperience  #leadbyexample

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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.