At The End Of The Day

Chris Raimo
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The Fire In Me Aspiring Entrepreneur Community shares and reveals the mindset, technique, resources, and discipline required to become an successful entrepreneur. Whether creating something from scratch, buying, or franchising, you will learn how to break through the barriers to startup. Whatever your challenges, Chris and his entrepreneur guests discuss all the REAL things about  small business to help you gain the confidence you need to break through into entrepreneurship for the first time.

  1. Entrepreneurship and Marketing Success from Scratch with Shelby McFarland

    2D AGO

    Entrepreneurship and Marketing Success from Scratch with Shelby McFarland

    What does it take to build a marketing agency from nothing and scale it to serve both startups and Fortune 500 companies? How do you grow without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of At the End of the Day, Chris Raimo sits down with Shelby McFarland to unpack her journey from becoming a real estate agent at 18 to launching one of Arkansas’s first social media management agencies. Shelby shares hard-earned lessons about leadership, authenticity, team building, and the financial realities most entrepreneurs avoid discussing. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How Shelby built The Marketing Broker from scratch in 2016Why surrounding yourself with other entrepreneurs is criticalThe humbling lesson of hiring too fast without a planHow to build the right team over timeWhy Facebook still matters for business growthHow impressions and visibility drive real revenueThe connection between social media and SEOWhy customer service determines ROI not marketing aloneThe importance of hiring a bookkeeper and CPA earlyHow therapy and self-awareness strengthen leadershipAbout Shelby McFarland Shelby McFarland is the founder of The Marketing Broker a full service marketing agency based in Little Rock Arkansas. With over thirteen years of experience she has worked with small businesses and Fortune 500 companies nationwide. She also operates a creative studio space supporting local creatives. Shelby is the author of Market Like A Boss and host of the podcast Marketing Happy Hour. Her second book Hustle Like a Boss is currently in progress sharing her entrepreneurial journey from age 18. Resources Mentioned Book Market Like A Boss at shelbymarketingbook com 55 Free Marketing Ideas at 55freemarketingideas com Podcast Marketing Happy Hour Listen and Subscribe Subscribe to At the End of the Day Podcast and leave a review. New episodes drop every Thursday featuring real conversations about entrepreneurship marketing and leadership.

    51 min
  2. Building Entrepreneurship Without Becoming Its Prisoner with Kristen McAllister

    FEB 19

    Building Entrepreneurship Without Becoming Its Prisoner with Kristen McAllister

    Did you build your business for freedom only to feel trapped inside it? Why do so many entrepreneurs scale revenue but stall in leadership clarity and momentum? In this episode of At the End of the Day, Chris Raimo sits down with Kristen McAlister to explore how founders can grow aligned accountable leadership teams without becoming the bottleneck. Drawing from fifteen years advising hundreds of companies and interviewing more than a thousand executives, Kristen shares what separates businesses that scale from those that stall. Her philosophy Start at the Finish Line reframes how entrepreneurs should think about growth delegation and building teams that actually move the company forward. What You Will Learn Why many founders accidentally become the hub of everythingHow perfectionism limits scaleWhy delegation improves outcomes when done correctlyThe shift from full time hires to fractional executive leadershipHow to identify the superpowers your business actually needsWhy starting at the finish line changes every strategic decisionHow to build an advisory team early instead of waiting for crisisHow to manage imposter syndrome as a growing leaderAbout Kristen McAlister Kristen McAlister is a business owner leadership strategist and co owner of Cerius Executives a pioneer in the interim and fractional executive space. Over the past fifteen years she has advised hundreds of business owners and interviewed more than one thousand executives. As a speaker author and endurance athlete she combines clear strategy with practical storytelling helping entrepreneurs build aligned accountable leadership teams that scale. Her grounded message is simple with clarity and the right support leaders become unstoppable. Connect with Kristen McAlister Website https://kristenmcalister.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenmcalister/ Listen and Subscribe Subscribe to At the End of the Day Podcast and leave a review. New episodes drop every Thursday featuring real conversations on entrepreneurship leadership and business growth.

    37 min
  3. Burnout Boundaries and Sustainable Entrepreneurship with Enel Soeson

    FEB 12

    Burnout Boundaries and Sustainable Entrepreneurship with Enel Soeson

    Is burnout just part of entrepreneurship or is it a warning sign we ignore for too long Why do high performing solopreneurs push themselves to exhaustion before setting boundaries In this returning guest episode of At the End of the Day, Chris Raimo welcomes Enel Soeson back for a powerful conversation about burnout prevention boundaries and building a business that supports your life instead of draining it. Enel shares practical insight from nearly a decade of helping service providers turn passion into structured B2B ready offers without sacrificing their wellbeing. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to recognize early warning signs of entrepreneurial burnoutWhy burnout is preventable and not a badge of honorThe real reasons high-performing solopreneurs push themselves to exhaustionHow poor boundaries quietly drain your energy and profitsThe connection between underpricing and burnoutHow to build a business model that supports your life instead of consuming itPractical ways to set boundaries without hurting growthWhy structured B2B offers create more sustainability than reactive service workHow to align your daily actions with your long-term wellbeingSimple systems that reduce overwhelm and protect your momentumAbout Enel Soeson Enel Soeson is the co founder of DANK a business growth startup that helps service providers transform their passion and lived experience into professional B2B ready offers. With a background in marketing strategy service design and hands on client development she helps creators and micro entrepreneurs build clear positioning pricing and sustainable business systems. As a wife and mother of two who built businesses while juggling family life and limited resources Enel deeply understands solopreneurs who do everything themselves. Her mission is to help talented service based entrepreneurs step into their value with confidence and build businesses that create real income and impact. Connect with Enel Website:  www dankb2b com Listen and Subscribe Subscribe to At the End of the Day Podcast and leave a review. New episodes drop every Thursday featuring honest conversations on entrepreneurship leadership and personal growth.

    45 min
  4. Building Entrepreneurship Success Through Mentorship with Jerry Brazie

    FEB 5

    Building Entrepreneurship Success Through Mentorship with Jerry Brazie

    What does it take to break free from generational poverty and build companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars? Why is mentorship one of the most overlooked tools in entrepreneurship? In this episode of At the End of the Day, Chris Raimo sits down with Jerry Brazie to unpack the real path to business success. Jerry shares why most online entrepreneurship advice is misleading and how peer mentorship, discipline, and continuous learning help entrepreneurs scale from one to twenty five million in annual revenue. Key Topics How joining a mastermind at age thirty transformed Jerry’s mindsetWhy investing in mentorship is non negotiable for entrepreneursThe hidden loneliness of business ownershipWhy most entrepreneurship content online is inaccurateEscaping generational poverty and limiting beliefsLearning to live in discomfort for growthWhy work ethic beats formal educationLessons from lawsuits and managing high pressure payrollLearning SEO digital marketing and AI later in lifeBuilding community through The Kronos GroupWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode How mentorship accelerates entrepreneurship successWhy real business growth takes longer than social media suggestsHow to avoid costly mistakes by learning from othersWhy adaptability matters in a changing economyHow to build resilience under pressureWhy community is essential for scalingKey Takeaways Mentorship saves time money and years of trial and errorYour background does not determine your futureGrowth requires discomfort and disciplineConsistency outperforms credentialsEntrepreneurs succeed faster togetherJerry Brazie is an entrepreneur and mentor who rose from generational poverty to build multiple companies generating nearly five hundred million dollars in revenue. He is the founder of The Kronos Group where he helps entrepreneurs scale from one to twenty five million dollars through mentorship education and community. Connect with Jerry Brazie Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrazie/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/JerryBrazie Twitter - https://x.com/thekronosgroup LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrybrazie/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JerryBrazie Website: www.thekronosgroup.org Listen and Subscribe Subscribe to At the End of the Day Podcast and leave a review. New episodes drop every Thursday featuring honest conversations on entrepreneurship leadership and business growth.

    43 min
  5. How Michelle Pippin Built a Seven Figure Business Starting with Just 50 Dollars

    JAN 29

    How Michelle Pippin Built a Seven Figure Business Starting with Just 50 Dollars

    How do you build a profitable business without chasing algorithms trends or hype? How do you turn fifty dollars into seven figures while raising three kids and staying independent? In this episode Chris Raimo sits down with B Michelle Pippin to break down her twenty seven year journey of building consistent bankable visibility and real revenue. Michelle shares why most entrepreneurs struggle not from lack of effort but from following strategies that do not generate sales and how old school principles still outperform modern shortcuts. Key Topics Starting with fifty dollars and no safety netMaking sixty three thousand dollars in year oneWhy simple offers outperform complicated funnelsThe three pillars mindset strategy and moneyMeasuring results instead of chasing trendsBuilding visibility without depending on algorithmsTurning writing and email into consistent salesVetting coaches and avoiding funded successDeveloping resilience and emotional disciplineLearning from failed partnerships and pivotsKey Takeaways Keep business simple and focused on revenueTrack what works and repeat itStop pretending broken strategies workBuild systems you controlStart where you are and grow steadilyBet on yourself before anyone else doesNotable Quotes Your power company does not accept likes only moneyPeople love to buy they hate to be soldDo not live like a twenty five year entrepreneur when you are twenty five days inIf you are not selling it you do not believe in itAbout B Michelle Pippin B Michelle Pippin is a mother of three and wife of one and the founder of Women Who WOW and creator of WOWx the Visibility Gym for serious women entrepreneurs. Known for her NO EXCUSES JUST RESULTS approach Michelle helps experts create consistent profitable visibility without performing for algorithms. She built her business from fifty dollars to seven figures while raising three children and leading a global movement across eight countries. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America ABC News Now Entrepreneur Forbes MoneyInc and BizJournals com. Connect with Michelle Pippin Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bmpippin Instagram https://www.instagram.com/women_who_wow/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellepippin/ Listen and Subscribe Subscribe to At the End of the Day Podcast and leave a review. New episodes drop every Thursday featuring real entrepreneurs sharing practical business wisdom.

    45 min
  6. Why Do Entrepreneurs Resist What They Know Will Move Them Forward Understanding Internal Resistance

    JAN 22

    Why Do Entrepreneurs Resist What They Know Will Move Them Forward Understanding Internal Resistance

    Why do entrepreneurs stall even when the path is clear? Why is it that you know Why do entrepreneurs stall even when the path is clear? Why is it that you want to take action you know what to do you know how to do it and you genuinely want the result yet something stops you? In this episode of At the End of the Day, Chris Raimo sits down with Kam Knight to answer one of the most common and frustrating questions in entrepreneurship and personal growth. Kam introduces and breaks down a concept he developed called Internal Resistance, the hidden force that explains why motivation knowledge and desire are often not enough. This conversation reframes procrastination self sabotage and overwhelm not as flaws but as signals pointing to something deeper. Internal Resistance explains the gap between intention and execution. It is not laziness lack of discipline or weak motivation. It is unconscious pushback that shows up even when conscious desire is strong. Kam explains that both our wants and our resistance operate at the same time and until we understand both progress will always feel inconsistent. Key Topics Why motivation and knowledge are not enoughThe role of unconscious resistance in entrepreneurshipHow endless wanting creates distraction and burnoutWhy resistance is not lazinessHow resistance disguises itself as logic and planningWhy focus beats chasing multiple opportunitiesThe Three Parts of Internal Resistance Wants: The mind constantly creates new goals without lasting satisfactionResistance: Unconscious pushback that blocks action even when goals matterTricks of Resistance: Planning perfectionism and rejecting adviceKey Takeaways Resistance operates below awarenessSimplicity creates momentumOne focused goal beats many unfinished onesReal change happens at the unconscious levelAbout Kam Knight Kam Knight is an international bestselling author and mental performance mentor whose work has helped over five hundred thousand people. He teaches entrepreneurs how to overcome Internal Resistance and execute with clarity and consistency. Resources Free guides at camknight.com One on one mentoring mentor@camknight.com Course Conquer Internal Resistance at mnine.com

    48 min
  7. Transformative Healing for Veterans and Entrepreneurs with Jacie Targett | At the End of the Day Podcast

    JAN 15

    Transformative Healing for Veterans and Entrepreneurs with Jacie Targett | At the End of the Day Podcast

    What if success without joy is not success at all? Why do so many high achievers reach the top and still feel disconnected unhappy or empty? In this episode of At the End of the Day, Chris Raimo sits down with Jacie Targett, a licensed counseling therapist whose work bridges trauma healing entrepreneurship and nervous system regulation. Jacie works with veterans healing from PTSD and high-achieving entrepreneurs who are ready to move beyond performance into genuine fulfillment happiness and peace. This conversation explores mentorship leadership loneliness emotional healing and the shift toward a new paradigm of success rooted in joy presence and meaning. What You Will Learn in This Episode The Power of Mentorship: Why mentorship prevents costly mistakes and accelerates growthRedefining Success: Moving from deep pockets and empty hearts to fulfillment and joyThe Loneliness of High Achievement: Why entrepreneurs often feel isolated despite external successHyper Independence and Leadership: How trauma shapes entrepreneurial behaviorHealing the Nervous System: Simple awareness practices that create lasting changeFrom I Have To to I Get To: Reframing mindset to reduce burnout and resistanceThe Ripple Effect of Inner Work: How healing yourself transforms the people you leadThree Essential Traits for Fulfilled Entrepreneurs According to Jacie Constant Curiosity: Internal inquiry that allows learning and growthGenerous Spirit: Creates meaning connection and long-term fulfillmentAbility to Push Through Boredom: Following the plan even when motivation fadesAbout Jacie Target Jacie Target is a licensed counseling therapist who founded Anam Saor, where she works with veterans healing from PTSD through group individual and nature-based therapy. Through Chronic Presence Mentorship, Jacie supports high achievers who have reached success but still feel disconnected helping them step into a new paradigm of leadership where joy presence and inner peace matter as much as achievement. Connect with Jacie Targett Instagram @chronicpresenceWebsite https://chronicpresence.comSubscribe to At the End of the Day Podcast and leave a review to support the show. New episodes drop every Thursday featuring entrepreneurs leaders and changemakers sharing honest conversations about growth purpose and fulfillment.

    38 min
  8. Can Entrepreneurship and Intuition Build a Profitable Business?

    JAN 8

    Can Entrepreneurship and Intuition Build a Profitable Business?

    Can entrepreneurship be intuitive and strategic at the same time Can passion turn into a profitable business without burnout What does it really take to leave corporate life and build something aligned In this episode of At the End of the Day Chris sits down with Terry Christine to explore her journey from corporate director of sales to building a six figure intuitive energy healing business Terry shares grounded lessons on entrepreneurship pricing mindset meditation and trusting your inner guidance while treating your work like a real business. What You Will Learn in This Episode From Corporate to Entrepreneurship How Terry transitioned out of corporate life while maintaining financial stabilityTreating Passion Like a Business Why tracking income expenses and structure matter even in intuitive workEntrepreneurial Mindset Shifts The difference between being great at your craft and running a profitable businessCalculated Risk Taking Why entrepreneurship should be taught early and approached intentionallyPricing with Integrity Why exhaustion is often a sign you are underchargingFinding Your Ideal Client Why niche clarity matters more than chasing high end clientsAuthenticity Over Trends Letting go of pressure to follow every social media or AI trendEnergy and Presence How daily meditation and intuition support long term business successKey Takeaways Passion must be paired with structure to create sustainabilityIntuition and strategy work best togetherProper pricing protects your energy and your businessAlignment creates longevity not burnoutAbout Terry Christine Terry Christine is an internationally acclaimed intuitive energy healer author and entrepreneur with over twenty years of experience After leaving a successful corporate career she built a thriving six figure service based business rooted in intuition presence and practical entrepreneurship. Connect with Terry Christine. https://terriechristine.com/ https://www.facebook.com/terriechristine333 https://www.instagram.com/terriechristine/ https://www.tiktok.com/@terriechristine https://www.youtube.com/terriechristine https://vimeo.com/914621483/6514954930?share=copy https://vimeo.com/914685555/9d5deca1c1?share=copy https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1615424 Connect with us – The Fire in Me Community Website: https://thefireinme.com/ Email: chris@thefireinme.com Subscribe to "At The End Of The Day" for more raw and real conversations about entrepreneurship. Share this episode with a business owner who’s building both a legacy and a life.

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The Fire In Me Aspiring Entrepreneur Community shares and reveals the mindset, technique, resources, and discipline required to become an successful entrepreneur. Whether creating something from scratch, buying, or franchising, you will learn how to break through the barriers to startup. Whatever your challenges, Chris and his entrepreneur guests discuss all the REAL things about  small business to help you gain the confidence you need to break through into entrepreneurship for the first time.

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  • Creator
    Chris Raimo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
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    Clean
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    © 2026 At The End Of The Day
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