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. 3d ago

    #155 - Pauline Nguyen: From Survival to Sovereignty: Mastering Emotional Literacy and Top Leadership

    In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Among Other Things podcast, host Alex V. Johnson sits down with Pauline Nguyen, founder of the Numinous Institute, international keynote speaker, and former owner of Red Lantern. Escaping Vietnam as a toddler on a boat, Pauline shares her incredible journey from refugee camp survivor to building the world's most awarded Vietnamese restaurant. They dive deep into spiritual entrepreneurship, nervous system resilience, the Triple S method (semantic, somatic, and soulmatic), and why the body is the ultimate boardroom for modern leaders. Connect with Pauline: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulinenguyenspeaks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulinenspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulinenguyenspeaks/ YouTube: @thespiritualentrepreneur Website: https://pauline-nguyen.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... #spiritualentrepreneurship #leadership #nervoussystemregulation  #businessmindset #EAOTPodcast #entrepreneurship #emotionalmastery #executivecoaching #PaulineNguyen

  2. Oct 21

    #154- Gearl Loden: How Leaders Build Trust, Drive Alignment: Executive Coaching & Leadership Mastery

    Welcome to an insightful episode featuring Gearl Loden (Loden Leadership & Consulting), a visionary leader, author, and executive coach dedicated to transforming organizational leadership and personal growth. From overcoming childhood learning obstacles to guiding top-performing school districts and executive teams, Gearl brings powerful real-world strategies on building trust, defining purpose, and leading with radical clarity. In this conversation, he unpacks actionable insights on executive coaching, overcoming leadership burnout, strategic team alignment, and creating a lasting culture of excellence. Tune in to discover how to elevate your leadership presence, empower your team, and master the art of leading with purpose. Connect with Loden: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gearl-loden-lodenleadership/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LodenLeadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lodengearl/ X.com: https://x.com/LodenLeadership YouTube:  @LodenLeadership   Website: https://lodenleadership.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... #leadership #executivecoaching #GearlLoden #leadershipdevelopment #businessstrategy #personalgrowth #leadershipmindset #teambuilding #culturebuilding #professionaldevelopment

  3. Oct 14

    #153 - Andrew Bryant: The International Man of Mystery on Global Culture, Airlines, and Leadership

    In this episode, global leadership expert and author Andrew Bryant joins the show to break down the foundational principles of self-leadership. From recovering from near-bankruptcy to consulting for premier brands like Singapore Airlines, Andrew shares powerful frameworks on self-awareness, emotional regulation, and learning velocity. Discover why true performance is rarely physical, how to master the FIF feedback framework, and what leadership looks like in the age of AI. Tune in to upgrade your mindset, take extreme ownership, and learn how to lead yourself before leading others. Connect with Bryant: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbryant/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfleadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfleadershipinternational YouTube: @AndrewBryant Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbryant/ 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... #Leadership #SelfLeadership #ManagementTips #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #ExecutivePresence #AILeadership #Podcast #EAOTPodcast #AndrewBryant

  4. Oct 7

    #152 - Lechon Kirb: The Power of Authentic Storytelling & Speaking for Business Growth

    From locking himself in a refrigerator as a child to serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Lechon Kirb’s journey is defined by an unrelenting drive for freedom. Transitioning from military service into high-level branding, multimedia, and tech, Lechon evolved into a tech founder and TEDx curator. In this episode, he details how industry experts, speakers, and entrepreneurs can master authority positioning, scale high-ticket offers, and command global stages. Discover key strategies on leverage, business systems, authentic storytelling, and turning your core expertise into a high-impact, scalable brand. Connect with Lechon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lechonkirb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lechonkirbwilson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbiie_/ 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... #publicspeaking  #AuthorityPositioning #tedxspeaker  #entrepreneurship  #techfounder  #businessgrowth  #highticketoffers  #MarineCorpsVeteran #personalbranding  #keynotespeaker

  5. Oct 1

    #151 - JD Barker: From Corporate Burnout to 250,000+ Book Sales: The Barker's Masterclass

    In this episode of Entrepreneur, Among Other Things, 6x New York Times bestselling author JD Barker reveals how he transitioned from a 60-hour-a-week investment banking executive to building a full-time independent media empire. Learn the secrets of high-stakes ghostwriting, how he liquidated his assets to secure total creative freedom, and the exact 5-step framework he used to independently sell over 250,000 books without relying on traditional publishers. If you want to turn your side work into owned intellectual property, monetize your access, and retain complete control over your creative business, this interview is a must-watch. Connect with Barker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdbarker_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealjdbarker/ X.com: https://x.com/jdbarker TikTok: jdbarker_author Website: https://jdbarker.com/ #EAOTPodcast #JDBarker #Entrepreneurship #SelfPublishing #IntellectualProperty #BusinessMindset #AuthorLife #SideHustleToFullTime 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...

  6. Sep 23

    #150 - Dr. Joseph Drolshagen: How to Rewire Your Subconscious Mind for Unlimited Success

    Dr. Joseph Drolshagen is a high-performance mindset coach, speaker, and founder of the Subconscious Mindset Training (SMT) method. Rising from low-income roots in Detroit to multi-million-dollar sales success and executive roles in corporate America, he now dedicates his career to helping entrepreneurs eliminate internal performance barriers. Over the past decade, Dr. Drolshagen has guided business leaders and coaches in rewiring subconscious conditioning to drive rapid revenue growth and personal fulfillment. Connect with Dr. Joseph: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifgtcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IFGTcoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifgtcoach/ Website: https://www.josephadrolshagen.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... #subconsciousmind  #mindsetshift  #peakperformance  #entrepreneurmindset  #overcominglimitingbeliefs  #highperformance  #successmindset  #subconsciousrewiring  #businessgrowth  #DrJosephDrolshagen #inspiration  #successstory  #SubconsciousMindsetTraining #entrepreneurship  #mindsetcoach

  7. Sep 16

    #149 - Tim Lidman - Will AI Kill Us All or Just Make Us More Productive?

    Timothy (Tim) Lidman is a serial tech operator, former Accenture partner, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Clyde AI. With over two decades of experience navigating enterprise software at WebEx, Cisco, and SAP, Tim previously co-founded ThinkTank, which was successfully acquired by Accenture. Blending his background as a former musician with deep expertise in product development and enterprise strategy, he now leads Clyde AI; an innovative AI-native platform designed to transform human decision-making, eliminate workplace burnout, and drive collaborative intelligence. In this episode, Tim shares actionable insights on human creativity, artificial intelligence, and startup growth. Connect with Tim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timlidman/ Website: https://meetclyde.com/ #EntrepreneurAmongOtherThings #TimLidman #ClydeAI #artificialintelligence  #futureofwork  #techstartups  #machinelearning  #humancreativity  #aiandbusiness  #entrepreneurshipsuccess  #entrepreneurship 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...

  8. Sep 10

    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...

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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.