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. 2d ago

    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...

  2. Sep 3

    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...

  3. Aug 27

    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...

  4. Aug 20

    #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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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...

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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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