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. 20m ago

    #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

  2. 6d ago

    #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...

  3. 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

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

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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.