At The End Of The Day

Chris Raimo

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. Building Entrepreneurship Success Through Mentorship with Jerry Brazie

    2D AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.

    50 min
  6. Entrepreneurship in Medicine: Building a Purpose-Driven Practice with Dr. Sally Daganzo | At the End of the Day Podcast

    JAN 1

    Entrepreneurship in Medicine: Building a Purpose-Driven Practice with Dr. Sally Daganzo | At the End of the Day Podcast

    What happens when the system you trained for no longer fits the life you want to build? Can doctors really step outside corporate medicine and still thrive? In this episode of At the End of the Day, host Chris Raimo sits down with Dr. Sally Daganzo to unpack entrepreneurship in medicine and the real work behind building a purpose-driven practice. Dr. Sally shares her journey from traditional healthcare to founding a boutique, service-based practice rooted in depth, compassion, and innovation. This candid conversation dives into risk-taking, leadership, mindset, and the often-unspoken realities of becoming a founder in healthcare. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: From Corporate Medicine to Entrepreneurship: Why Dr. Sally left traditional healthcare to build a practice aligned with her values.Building a Boutique Medical Practice: Designing a service-based model that prioritizes patient depth, autonomy, and sustainability.Entrepreneurship Mindset: Taking risks, learning through failure, and adapting in a system that rarely encourages innovation.Hiring & Leadership Lessons: The challenges of management, setting expectations, and learning leadership skills outside of medical training.The MVP Approach in Healthcare: Starting lean, keeping overhead low, and evolving based on real-world needs.Loneliness & Support: Why entrepreneurship can feel isolating and how mentorship and community make a difference.Work-Life Design: Structuring a practice with longer appointments, built-in recovery time, and space for creativity.Key Takeaways Entrepreneurship in medicine requires courage, adaptability, and continuous learning.Leadership and business skills are learned through experience—not textbooks.Designing your practice intentionally leads to fulfillment, resilience, and better outcomes.Community and mentorship are essential for long-term entrepreneurial success. About Dr. Sally Daganzo Dr. Sally Daganzo is an Internal Medicine doctor and functional medicine specialist who left corporate medicine to build a boutique practice. She transformed her frustration with a broken healthcare system into a thriving service-based business rooted in depth, compassion, and innovation. Sally brings a refreshingly honest perspective on risk-taking, reinvention, and the real work of becoming a founder in a field that rarely encourages entrepreneurship. Connect with Dr. Sally Daganzo on  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-daganzo Website: https://sallymd.com Enjoyed the Episode? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to support the show. Tune in next Thursday for another honest conversation about entrepreneurship on At the End of the Day.

    41 min
  7. Navigating the Entrepreneurial Seas: The Inspiring Journey of Bill Hoopes

    12/18/2025

    Navigating the Entrepreneurial Seas: The Inspiring Journey of Bill Hoopes

    In this powerful episode of At the End of the Day, host Chris sits down with coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and former U.S. Navy Chief Bill Hoopes. Bill shares his remarkable journey from his first business at 13 years old to 15+ years in the Navy, and eventually building multiple successful ventures as a civilian entrepreneur. Through stories of resilience, failure, and reinvention, Bill offers practical lessons on leadership, self-belief, and navigating uncertainty in business and life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Early Entrepreneurial Roots: How selling candy at 13 sparked Bill Hoopes’ entrepreneurial mindset.Leadership Through Service: Lessons from Bill’s 15.5 years in the U.S. Navy and how they shaped his leadership approach.Transitioning to Civilian Life: The challenges of leaving military structure and finding clarity as an entrepreneur.Building a Softball Organization: Growing a statewide girls’ softball program into a thriving business.Overcoming Financial Setbacks: Lessons from bankruptcy, health challenges, and rebuilding stronger ventures.The Three R Method: Bill Hoopes’ framework for recognizing opportunities, recalibrating strategy, and regulating emotions.Emotional Resilience in Business: Managing stress, navigating uncertainty, and avoiding complacency.Leading the Next Generation: Insights from Bill’s book Leading Her Game and supporting young female athletes.Key Takeaways Entrepreneurship requires adaptability, self-belief, and emotional regulation.Failure and setbacks are often the foundation of long-term success.Leadership is built through service, resilience, and continuous growth.Resources & Links Book: Leading Her Game by Bill HoopesLearn more about Bill Hoopes: https://popl.co/card/oaJD8kec/1/sEpisode Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome  01:09 Early Entrepreneurial Journey  02:50 Navy Leadership & Personal Growth  04:47 Transition to Civilian Life  10:25 Building a Softball Organization  13:44 Financial Challenges & New Ventures  21:04 Entrepreneurial Lessons  26:28 The Three R Method  30:00 Navigating Business Storms  33:46 Resilience & Personal Transformation  37:11 Building a Leadership Movement  39:00 Supporting Young Athletes  47:20 Final Thoughts & Encouragement Enjoy the Episode? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to support the show. Share this episode with an entrepreneur or leader who needs encouragement today.

    50 min
  8. Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success with Enel Soeson | At the End of the Day Podcast

    12/11/2025

    Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success with Enel Soeson | At the End of the Day Podcast

    In this episode, Chris welcomes entrepreneur and co-founder Enel Soeson to discuss mindset, creativity, resilience, and what it really takes to transition from a solo service provider to a successful business owner. Enel shares her journey of breaking societal expectations, navigating burnout, and building a business rooted in focus, clarity, and confidence. This conversation offers practical insights for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to grow their impact and income. Key Topics Covered Enel’s Entrepreneurial Journey: From technician to business owner and her mission to help solo service providers package and position their expertise for B2B clients.Breaking Societal Expectations: Redefining success on your own terms and letting go of inherited beliefs.Mindset & Focus: Why internal work, confidence, and prioritizing your own expectations lead to stronger outcomes.Creativity & Conditioning: How childhood creativity declines and how societal pressures shape risk-taking.Mentorship & Failure: The lessons learned from both good and “not-so-good” mentors, and why failure builds resilience.Social Media Discipline: Creating more than consuming and using social platforms with intention.Entrepreneurship vs. Employment: Navigating burnout, responsibility, and choosing a path that aligns with your strengths.Franchising Myths: Understanding why there’s no true “business in a box” and the commitment required to succeed.The Value of Community: Enel’s vision for helping service providers shift into B2B and the importance of surrounding yourself with support.Work-Life Fulfillment: Finding balance, joy, and meaning through aligned work.Resources & Links Learn more about Enel Soeson: www.dankb2b.com; Enjoyed the Episode? Subscribe, rate the show, and leave a review! Share your takeaways or questions for Enel and Chris, and tell us what topics you want covered next. 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.

    45 min

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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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