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Brian Lofrumento
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Brian Lofrumento reveals everything you need to go from wantrepreneur – or someone who WANTS to own their own business – to a money-making, action-taking entrepreneur. Discover exactly how to start a business and build a raving audience of fans and customers who want to buy your stuff, and learn exactly how to best serve your customers and clients by building a customer-centric line of products and services. Brian has built multiple six-figure businesses, including a six-figure SEO agency at the age of 24, and now helps thousands of entrepreneurs from around the world grow, automate, and scale their businesses by implementing high-converting marketing strategies and systems into their businesses. Visit the show online and get a free copy of the book, Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur, at TheWantrepreneurShow.com. Our show is made possible by the financial, time, and knowledge contributions of our amazing guests. Together with the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur host and team, our guests believe in the power of entrepreneurs lifting up other entrepreneurs, and their contributions make it possible for us to reach wantrepreneurs and entrepreneurs all over the world ad-free.

  1. 14h ago

    1518: Here's what you'll NEVER hear on this show (or any other!)

    Ever wonder why some entrepreneurs thrive after a setback like a layoff, while others stall? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on a powerful realization he had during a marathon day of podcast interviews. It’s not about the events that happen to us—it's about the stories we choose to tell about them. Brian breaks down the concept of survivorship bias, explaining why we only hear from the "survivors" and how that can skew our perception of what’s possible. He explores how the narrative you build around failures, bad hires, and unexpected challenges directly shapes your actions, your mindset, and ultimately, your success. This episode is a crucial listen for anyone who feels stuck, reminding us all that we are the authors of our own entrepreneurial journey. ✨ Why This Matters for You The story you tell yourself is the foundation of your business. Understanding this will empower you to: Turn setbacks into setups for future success by reframing them as learning opportunities.Break free from the comparison trap by understanding that the success stories you hear are just one version of a narrative.Take control of your outcomes by focusing on what you can influence: your perspective and your next move.Build unstoppable resilience, knowing that no single event defines your potential—only the story you craft from it does.📝 Key Takeaways Events Are Neutral, Stories Are Powerful. A layoff, a failed launch, or a bad hire are just events. The meaning and momentum you derive from them come entirely from the story you choose to tell.Beware of Survivorship Bias. Entrepreneurial podcasts often feature guests who turned a negative event into a catalyst for success. Brian reminds us that for every one of those stories, there are thousands who had the same experience but told a different story and never started.Your Narrative Dictates Your Actions. The story you tell yourself about a challenge (e.g., “hiring is hard and I’m bad at it”) will directly influence your decisions and limit your growth. A better story (“I learned what to look for in my next hire”) opens up new possibilities.You Are the Storyteller. Successful entrepreneurs aren't people who have better stories; they are people who have chosen to tell their stories in a more empowering way."Whether You Think You Can or You Can't, You're Right." This classic Henry Ford quote is the central theme. Your belief system, shaped by your inner narrative, creates your reality.🚀 Put It Into Action This week, become the conscious author of your own story: Identify one recent challenge or "failure" in your business or life.Write down the story you’ve been telling yourself about it. Be honest about the narrative. Is it one of limitation, blame, or defeat?Now, rewrite it. What is a more empowering story you could tell about the exact same event? Focus on the lesson learned, the strength gained, or the opportunity it created.🔗 Stay Connected Subscribe to the show so you never miss an episodeConnect with Brian on Instagram @imetbrianShare this episode with a fellow entrepreneur who needs to hear this message📣 Special Thanks and Shout Out to Our Amazing Team! A huge shout-out to our incredible pre-production team, especially Charlotte and Laura. As Brian mentioned, they do so much of the essential work behind the scenes to find, coordinate, and prepare the amazing founders you get to hear from every single week. The show wouldn't be possible without them!

  2. 2d ago

    1517: The AI Chief of Staff: Run Your Startup Like It's 10x Bigger w/ Brandon Katz

    Ready to operate your business with the strategic power of a company ten times its size? In this mind-blowing episode, we sit down with Brandon Katz, the visionary founder of DreamLever, to unpack the revolutionary concept of the "AI Chief of Staff." Brandon explains how we're entering the golden age of entrepreneurship, where AI isn't just automating tasks—it's becoming a strategic partner. This episode is a must-listen for any founder who wants to move beyond simple AI prompts and harness the power of agentic AI to manage knowledge, drive accountability, and make smarter, faster decisions. Brandon breaks down how to build an "organizational brain" that gives you and your team an unprecedented competitive advantage, no matter the size of your business. 💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business 🧠 How to build an "organizational brain" by systematically capturing and organizing your company’s knowledge.🚀 Why your first hire could (and maybe should) be an AI agent, and how to implement it from day one.🤖 The difference between basic AI and "Agentic AI" that proactively works for you while you sleep.📈 How an AI Chief of Staff can provide the visibility and insights needed to run your startup like it's 10x its size.🗣️ The single most important action you can take right now to prepare your business for the AI revolution (hint: it involves your meetings).🔗 How to connect your company's goals, conversations, and data to create an unstoppable AI-powered management system.📝 About Brandon Katz Brandon Katz is the Founder and CEO of DreamLever, where he is building the AI Chief of Staff for founder-led startups and SMBs. His journey began as Chief of Staff at Fine Fettle, where he helped scale the company from 35 to over 300 employees by architecting the very management systems that became the blueprint for DreamLever. With a unique background holding both a JD and an MBA from NYU, Brandon combines systems-based legal thinking with sharp business acumen to democratize world-class management for entrepreneurs everywhere. 🎯 Brandon’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs "Don't stand in your own way... a lot of the struggles of entrepreneurship are self-imposed." 📢 Memorable Quotes "Systematically, we need to change the way that we're running companies around AI. So AI is at the center and fueling everything that we're doing across the business." – Brandon Katz"The one piece of advice I would offer anybody that's trying to leverage AI most effectively for their organization is just start recording all of your meetings right now." – Brandon Katz"If you had a system that was focusing you on the most important things, giving you the information you needed early and driving that forward everywhere across the organization, you would just have orders of magnitude more productivity everywhere." – Brandon Katz💡 Actionable Takeaways ✅ Start recording and transcribing all of your business meetings immediately to begin building your company's knowledge base.✅ Create a simple "context graph" for your business by documenting your goals, key metrics, and org chart in a central location.✅ Reframe your role from just a founder to a manager of outcomes, whether they are driven by people or AI agents.✅ Explore using AI to create proactive meeting agendas based on your team's goals and recent performance data to make every meeting hyper-effective.🔗 Links & Resources Website: https://www.dreamlever.aiConnect with Brandon on LinkedInFollow DreamLever on LinkedIn

    1517: The AI Chief of Staff: Run Your Startup Like It's 10x Bigger w/ Brandon Katz

  3. 3d ago

    1516: The Content-Creating Professor: Why Your Business Needs to Master “Watchable” Content w/ Dr. William McCumber

    Are you tired of outdated industries ripe for a shake-up? In this episode, Dr. Bill McCumber, a finance professor and founder of Rowan Elder Productions, joins us to reveal how he’s tackling higher education's biggest flaw: the boring, ineffective classroom lecture. Dr. Bill breaks down why the future of any expertise-based business, whether in education or e-commerce, depends on creating "watchable" and "digestible" content that captivates your audience. This episode is a masterclass in industry disruption, content packaging, and turning a deep-seated passion into a mission-driven venture. For any entrepreneur who needs to communicate complex ideas, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies for becoming a master storyteller and content creator in your own field. 💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business 🚀 How to package complex ideas into "watchable" and "digestible" content that your customers will actually consume and love.💡 Why every entrepreneur has an obligation to become a great marketer and storyteller, regardless of how good their product or service is.🛠️ How to leverage free and low-cost tech tools (like OBS) to create studio-quality content without a massive budget.🤖 Why viewing new technology like AI as an opportunity for innovation, rather than a threat, is crucial for staying ahead of the curve.💰 How to identify and solve the biggest "missed opportunity" in your industry to build a disruptive and impactful business.🔥 Why being "scared and doing it anyway" is the ultimate advice for any wantrepreneur ready to take the leap.🎯 How to develop a multi-pronged business model that serves both individual customers and larger institutions.📝 About Dr. William McCumber Dr. Bill McCumber is a finance professor, researcher, and the founder of Rowan Elder Productions. With over 30 years of experience teaching everything from U.S. history to PhD-level financial econometrics, he's on a mission to fix what he sees as higher education's biggest failure: the classroom itself. Through his company, he transforms professors into engaging digital content creators, making learning more dynamic and effective. Bill’s unique blend of academic brilliance, entrepreneurial grit (he also founded and sold a CrossFit gym), and passion for storytelling makes him a powerful voice for innovation in any industry. 🎯 Bill’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs "Be scared and do it anyway... If you are passionate about something and you know you could provide a solution or help people or better society... do it. You will grow what you put your energy into. So fear is a liar." 📢 Memorable Quotes “Clever and bored is a very dangerous combination for anybody. And when something seems both cool and terrifying, I'm going to run as fast as I can in that direction.” – William McCumber“Faculty don't believe higher education feels like an industry, although it very much is an industry, and as such, is prone to disruption like any other industry.” – William McCumber“Fear is a liar. If you have the passion, and frankly, if you think that you are mission-driven and not money-driven, the money will come.” – William McCumber💡 Actionable Takeaways ✅ Audit your own content. Is it just dense text and bullet points, or is it truly "watchable"? Experiment with adding visuals, better audio, and a more conversational tone.✅ Identify one "broken" or outdated process in your industry. Brainstorm how modern tools and a fresh perspective could create a new business opportunity.✅ Stop waiting for perfect tech. Download a free tool like OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) this week and practice recording a short, engaging video about your expertise.✅ Reframe your fear. The next time you feel scared about a business decision, acknowledge it and take one small step forward anyway.🔗 Links & Resources Website: https://www.rowanelder.com/Connect with Bill on LinkedInFollow Rowan Elder Productions on LinkedIn

    1516: The Content-Creating Professor: Why Your Business Needs to Master “Watchable” Content w/ Dr. William McCumber

  4. 4d ago

    1515: From "Unemployable" to Unstoppable: Building a Business That Serves w/ Nikitia Maul

    Feeling like your website and online presence just don't capture the real you? You're not alone. In this episode, Nikitia Maul of Parasol Designs joins us to demystify the process of building a digital identity that is authentic, clear, and confident. After being deemed "unemployable" due to a disability, Nikitia chose herself and built a business from the ground up on a model of flexibility, accessibility, and genuine human support. This conversation is a masterclass in how to align your business mission with your personal story, creating a brand that not only attracts clients but also fosters a positive and empowering culture. For any entrepreneur struggling to translate their vision into a compelling online presence, this episode provides the blueprint for getting it right. 💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business How to transform a personal struggle into a powerful, mission-driven business model that attracts the right clients and team members.The 1 second rule for establishing trust with your website visitors and the key elements you need on your homepage to make an instant impact.Why your core values—not templates—are the true starting point for your entire digital identity, from color psychology to messaging.A framework for balancing beautiful aesthetics with practical functionality to create a website that’s both impressive and effective.How to identify and monetize unique support services your clients desperately need but don’t know they can ask for (like virtual meeting support).A balanced perspective on using AI in your business—how to leverage its power without losing your brand’s soul or falling into ethical traps.📝 About Nikitia Maul  Nikitia Maul is the founder of Parasol Designs, a company dedicated to helping people with meaningful missions show up clearly and confidently online. After developing a seizure disorder that made traditional employment impossible, Nikitia refused to be sidelined. She built her own business on a foundation of flexibility, accessibility, and real human support, creating opportunities for others with disabilities and neurodivergence. Nikitia’s unique perspective comes from living her mission daily, proving that you can build a successful business that works for people, not the other way around. 🎯 Nikitia’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs "If you have an idea, if you have something you want to do... go for it. The only way to be able to get to that point is to try it. And then if you need to change directions halfway through, you can." 📢 Memorable Quotes  “The business is who you are. And it's those morals…that are going to guide your business in the way that it operates, in the way that it shows up in the world.” – Nikitia Maul“With websites, you actually have less than a second for people to decide whether or not they trust you and trust your website.” – Nikitia Maul“Just because somebody else is doing it, or they might be doing it quote unquote better, doesn't necessarily mean that you can't do it in a different way, or you can't do it in a way that's true to you.” – Nikitia Maul💡 Actionable Takeaways Start your next rebrand or website design by defining your core values, not by browsing templates. Ask yourself what you stand for before deciding what your site should look like.Audit your website’s homepage. Can a new visitor understand what you do and find what they need in less than 5 seconds? If not, simplify your navigation and headline.Write down the backstory of your business name and mission. Find a place to share it on your "About" page to build a deeper, more human connection with your audience.Identify an overlooked pain point your clients face (like managing the tech for virtual events) and consider creating a small, high-value service to solve it.🔗 Links & Resources Website: https://www.parasoldesigns.com/Connect with Niki on LinkedInFollow Parasol Designs on LinkedIn

    1515: From "Unemployable" to Unstoppable: Building a Business That Serves w/ Nikitia Maul

  5. 5d ago

    1514: The End of the 400-Slide PowerPoint: A New Model for Driving Results w/ Melissa Dimitri + Alex Bunda

    In a world where AI has made information a cheap commodity, why do so many businesses struggle to execute their strategies? Melissa Dimitri and Alex Bunda, the co-founders of SparkCraft Strategies, argue that the problem isn't a lack of information—it's a lack of momentum. They join the show to dismantle the outdated, traditional consulting model and reveal their workshop-based approach that focuses on aligning people, pace, and priorities. This episode is a masterclass for any entrepreneur tired of strategies that live in a PowerPoint deck and die in the real world. You’ll learn how to unlock the knowledge already inside your organization, create sustainable change, and achieve "strategic velocity" to drive real, tangible results. 💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business 🚀 Discover the "Momentum Formula" to align your people, pace, and priorities for unstoppable forward motion.🤝 Learn how a workshop-based approach can break through organizational politics and get your team truly committed to a shared vision.🤖 Understand why AI makes execution harder, and how to shift your focus from gathering information to driving action.🔄 Find out how to build sustainable systems so that transformation continues long after the consultants (or you) walk out the door.💸 Get insights on creating a service-based business model that aims to work itself out of a job by empowering clients.🗣️ Learn the art of fostering tough, productive conversations that uncover root problems and lead to real breakthroughs.📈 Move beyond static, inspirational strategies and learn to create a grounded, actionable roadmap your team can actually follow.📝 About Melissa Dimitri and Alex Bunda Melissa Dimitri and Alex Bunda are the dynamic co-founders of SparkCraft Strategies, a consulting firm built for the modern era. Melissa brings 25 years of career consulting experience, having seen the good, the bad, and the bankrupt from inside both large and small firms. Alex offers the crucial in-house perspective, having spent his career in corporate America purchasing consulting services and seeing firsthand what works and what doesn't. Together, their complementary expertise has forged a powerful new model that challenges the status quo and helps leaders turn strategy into real, sustainable momentum. 🎯 Melissa’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs “Be very clear on what you're solving for.” 🎯 Alex’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs “Tirelessly and endlessly chase status quo.” 📢 Memorable Quotes “The humans still have very human problems... even though they have all of the information at their fingertips, [they] still are struggling to execute and get the results that they want.” – Melissa Dimitri“We want to work ourselves out of a job. We want to teach our clients how to do this motion for themselves so that they don't have to call SparkCraft and Alex and Melissa every year in perpetuity.” – Melissa Dimitri“Our momentum formula, so to speak, is aligning the right people, the right pace, and the right priorities. And you'll see in organizations where if one of those falls out of sync, strategic velocity ultimately slows.” – Alex Bunda“It's all about changing the way the work happens, breaking the stigma of the hour-long meeting to talk about something and then put a pin in that topic until we can gather the team together for another meeting.” – Alex Bunda💡 Actionable Takeaways ✅ Identify one "status quo" process in your business this week and ask your team: "Why do we do it this way, and is there a better way?"✅ Define what you are truly "solving for" with your business right now. Write it down and use it as a filter for your next big decision.✅ Evaluate your last strategic meeting. Did it result in clear, committed action items, or did the momentum die when everyone left the room? Plan your next one to focus on commitment.✅ Instead of creating another static document, think about how you can create a "living" artifact or tool that helps your team execute on a new strategy.🔗 Links & Resources Website: https://sparkcraftstrategies.com/Connect with Melissa on LinkedInConnect with Alex on LinkedInFollow SparkCraft Strategies on LinkedIn

    1514: The End of the 400-Slide PowerPoint: A New Model for Driving Results w/ Melissa Dimitri + Alex Bunda

  6. 6d ago

    1513: The Creator Economy is Booming... Here's Your Blueprint for Success w/ Bruce Skaar

    The creator economy is projected to become a half-trillion-dollar industry, but the path from idea to income is littered with tech headaches and complexity. In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Skaar, a systems-thinking entrepreneur with a background at Nike and Microsoft, who is on a mission to eliminate these barriers. Bruce breaks down the massive opportunity within the creator economy and reveals how high the true barriers to success really are, despite low barriers to entry. He introduces his revolutionary platform, CreatorApp, which functions not as an AI assistant, but as an "AI co-founder" that builds your website, funnels, and email sequences for you. This episode is a masterclass for any wantrepreneur who wants to turn their passion into a real, scalable business without getting lost in a maze of expensive, unintegrated tools. 💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business The Massive Opportunity: Understand why the creator economy is set to double by 2030 and how you can claim your piece of this half-trillion-dollar pie.Barriers to Success vs. Entry: Learn the critical difference between getting started (easy) and actually succeeding (hard), and how to navigate the common pitfalls like the paradox of choice.The "AI Co-Founder" Mindset: Discover the game-changing shift from using AI as a chatbot to leveraging it as a "doer" that executes the business-building tasks you hate.Simplify to Amplify: Why an all-in-one platform can save you time, money, and headaches, allowing you to focus on creating content and serving your audience.From Passion to Profit: Get a clear roadmap for turning any niche interest into a monetizable business with multiple revenue streams like sponsorships, digital products, and more.The Power of Consistency: Uncover why consistency, not complexity, is the ultimate key to gaining traction and building a loyal audience in the creator space.📝 About Bruce Skaar  Bruce Skaar is the founder and CEO of CreatorApp, an AI-powered platform designed to help creators and entrepreneurs build, launch, and scale their online businesses from a single hub. With a rich background spanning brand marketing at Nike and technology consulting at Microsoft, Bruce brings a systems-thinker's approach to solving the biggest challenges in the creator economy. He is passionate about removing technical complexity so entrepreneurs can focus on their genius. Bruce also publishes AI Strategy Signals, a twice-weekly LinkedIn newsletter covering enterprise AI trends. 🎯 Bruce’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs "If you have an idea that you believe in, that you are passionate about, really just take the steps to actually start doing something... you have to start and be consistent and keep pushing forward." 📢 Memorable Quotes "We're expecting the creator economy, in essence, to double between now and 2030... I think it's never a better time if someone wants to take an idea, something they're very passionate about." – Bruce Skaar"We created Creator App to have models tuned to these specific tasks... you don't have to think about prompt engineering... It all does it internally so that you can just focus on what you want to do." – Bruce Skaar"The intent is to really remove those barriers... how the AI works is that it's— there's 6 different agentic modes that are... tuned for [specific workloads]." – Bruce Skaar💡 Actionable Takeaways Identify Your Passion Project: Write down one niche idea you're passionate about that you could build content around. Don't overthink it—just start.Commit to a "Just Start" Schedule: Choose one platform (LinkedIn, TikTok, a blog) and commit to posting just once a week for the next month.Audit Your Tech Stack: List all the software tools you currently use. Are there opportunities to simplify and consolidate with an all-in-one platform?Shift from "AI Chat" to "AI Do": The next time you face a business task (like writing an email sequence), find a tool that can execute it for you, not just give you ideas.🔗 Links & Resources Website: https://creatorapp.us/Connect with Bruce on LinkedInFollow CreatorApp on LinkedIn

    1513: The Creator Economy is Booming... Here's Your Blueprint for Success w/ Bruce Skaar

  7. 6d ago

    1512: They let $3 stand in the way of earning my business! And we can ALL learn from this!

    Ever lost a customer over something that seemed insignificant? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian shares a recent, frustrating customer experience at a local UPS Store that holds a powerful lesson for every entrepreneur. It’s a story about a single piece of paper, a $3 charge, and a moment that cost a business a loyal, high-value customer for life. Brian breaks down the psychology behind the interaction and reveals the one simple thing the employee could have done to turn a negative experience into a massive win. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the crucial difference between a one-time transaction and a long-term customer relationship. ✨ Why This Matters for You  This isn't just a story about bad customer service; it's a masterclass in building a business that people love and stick with. For you, this means: Understanding that long-term customer value is always more important than a small, short-term profit.Learning how to turn moments of friction into opportunities to build unbreakable loyalty.Realizing that every single interaction, no matter how small, defines your brand's reputation.Discovering the power of letting your customer "win"—a simple mindset shift that can lead to explosive word-of-mouth growth and retention.📝 Key Takeaways Let Your Customer Win. The ultimate lesson is to find small moments where you can give your customer the feeling of winning. It’s not about giving things away for free, but about being flexible and prioritizing their positive experience.Focus on the Feeling, Not the Price. The problem wasn't the $3 charge; it was the feeling of being treated unfairly and transactionally. Customers remember how you make them feel far longer than they remember what they paid.Small Moments Have Big Consequences. A seemingly tiny interaction over a single sheet of paper resulted in the loss of nearly $1,000 in annual recurring revenue for that store.Empower Your People. The employee could have made a simple judgment call to honor the advertised price, creating a happy customer. Empower your team to prioritize customer satisfaction over rigid policies.Build Relationships, Not Transactions. Brian contrasts the bad experience with his former UPS store, where the owners knew him and went the extra mile. This relationship-first approach is what secures long-term business.🚀 Put It Into Action This week, find a way to let your customers win: Identify one small, low-cost thing you can do to make a customer feel special. Could you waive a small fee, upgrade their order, or simply honor a request that's slightly outside your normal policy?Review your processes and ask yourself: "Where are we being rigid in a way that might create a negative feeling for our customers?"Next time a customer expresses confusion or frustration, instead of defending your policy, ask yourself: "How can I make this person feel like they've won this interaction?"🔗 Stay Connected Subscribe to the show so you never miss an episodeConnect with Brian on Instagram @imetbrianShare this episode with a fellow entrepreneur who needs to hear this powerful customer service lesson

  8. Jul 10

    1511: Scaling Remotely: The SOPs That Power a National Expert Network w/ Wendy Votroubek + Julie Davenport

    Ever wondered if your professional expertise could become a thriving business? In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Votroubek and Julie Davenport, the powerhouse duo behind Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX. Wendy, a nurse with over 30 years of experience, transformed her deep medical knowledge into a nationwide consulting firm that bridges the gap between medicine and law. This episode is a masterclass in turning a specialized skill into a scalable, remote-first business. Wendy and Julie pull back the curtain on how they built a rock-solid infrastructure using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the power of investing in business coaches, and why doing "unscalable" things like sending handwritten notes is their secret to winning and keeping high-value clients. If you're looking to build a business with a strong foundation and scale your impact, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom. 💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business Turn Your Expertise into a Business: Learn how Wendy leveraged 30+ years of nursing experience to create a unique and in-demand consulting service for attorneys.The Power of SOPs for Scaling: Discover why creating detailed Standard Operating Procedures from day one is crucial for building a remote team and ensuring consistent, high-quality work.Invest in Yourself to Grow: Hear why Wendy has hired a business coach since the very beginning and how investing in mentors, your team, and yourself is the fastest path to success.Mastering Client Relationships: Learn why "old school" tactics like prompt email replies and handwritten thank you notes are non-negotiable for building loyalty and generating word-of-mouth referrals.Building a Remote-First Team: Get an inside look at how to successfully onboard, mentor, and manage a nationwide network of subcontractors to serve clients across the country.The 90-Day Sprint Strategy: Understand how setting intentional goals every quarter and practicing gratitude can transform your mindset and drive massive business growth.Embracing an "It Takes a Village" Mentality: See why the most successful entrepreneurs shed their ego, hire people smarter than them, and build a team of experts to handle marketing, bookkeeping, and finance.📝 About Wendy Votroubek + Julie Davenport Wendy Votroubek is the founder of Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX, a firm she started in 2010 to help attorneys nationwide build stronger cases through expert medical analysis. With over 30 years as a registered nurse and three published nursing textbooks, Wendy is a true expert at translating complex medical data into clear, compelling narratives. Julie Davenport brings 8+ years of clinical and leadership experience to her role as Operations Manager, where she helps scale the company’s systems and nationwide team. Together, they lead a team of nurses who provide invaluable insights for legal cases, demonstrating how deep professional expertise can be the foundation of a powerful and impactful business. 🎯 Wendy’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs "Surround yourself by people who know more than you... I'm not worried about hiring nurses that are smarter than me. I embrace the fact that those nurses are intelligent in what they do." 🎯 Julie’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs "I think ego or thinking that you know it all is the absolute downfall... Be humble and grateful when asking for that help because you can't do it all and it really takes a village." 📢 Memorable Quotes "I think as business owners, we all think that it's all on our shoulders... When you expand your team and invest in yourself, you don't have to do it yourself. You have access to other people's brains.” – Wendy Votroubek“Uncertainty is just a part of it. So then embracing the uncertainty and realizing that you can get to the other side of it.” – Wendy Votroubek"...we do things like handwritten thank you cards, gifts for certain holidays for our clients to really maintain that, that relationship." – Julie Davenport"The human element is still very important to us and very important to a lot of our clients. And as of now, AI is not permissible in the courtroom. So as far as our nurses that do expert work and give their opinions and actually testify in court, AI can't replace that." – Julie Davenport💡 Actionable Takeaways Systematize Your Core Processes: Start documenting your workflows today. Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for your most common tasks to ensure quality and make future hiring seamless.Set 90-Day Goals: Ditch the overwhelming annual plan. Break your vision down into quarterly goals to create focus, build momentum, and track progress more effectively.Do Something Unscalable: This week, send a handwritten thank you note or a thoughtful gift to a key client. Small, personal gestures build powerful, lasting relationships.Identify Your Next Hire: Make a list of tasks you shouldn't be doing. Your next step is to find someone smarter than you at those tasks and bring them onto your team, whether as a contractor or employee.Seek Out a Mentor: Find a business coach or a thought leader in your industry. As Wendy proves, investing in outside guidance is a shortcut to overcoming challenges and accelerating growth.🔗 Links & Resources Website: https://legalnursepdx.com/Check out the Entrepreneur’s ToolkitConnect with Wendy on LinkedInConnect with Julie on LinkedInFollow Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX on LinkedInFollow Integrity Legal Nurse on Instagram

    1511: Scaling Remotely: The SOPs That Power a National Expert Network w/ Wendy Votroubek + Julie Davenport
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Brian Lofrumento reveals everything you need to go from wantrepreneur – or someone who WANTS to own their own business – to a money-making, action-taking entrepreneur. Discover exactly how to start a business and build a raving audience of fans and customers who want to buy your stuff, and learn exactly how to best serve your customers and clients by building a customer-centric line of products and services. Brian has built multiple six-figure businesses, including a six-figure SEO agency at the age of 24, and now helps thousands of entrepreneurs from around the world grow, automate, and scale their businesses by implementing high-converting marketing strategies and systems into their businesses. Visit the show online and get a free copy of the book, Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur, at TheWantrepreneurShow.com. Our show is made possible by the financial, time, and knowledge contributions of our amazing guests. Together with the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur host and team, our guests believe in the power of entrepreneurs lifting up other entrepreneurs, and their contributions make it possible for us to reach wantrepreneurs and entrepreneurs all over the world ad-free.

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