The Intentional Entrepreneur with Attorney Dan X. Nguyen

89: Jazz Musician to 8-Figure Polyglot Entrepreneur: Olly Richards’ Journey

Welcome to Episode 89 of The Intentional Entrepreneur. In this episode, Olly Richards, a polyglot and the founder of an 8-figure language learning business, shares his journey from jazz musician to language entrepreneur. He discusses his unique method of teaching languages through storytelling and the deliberate steps he took to transition from a personal brand business to a team-supported company. We delve into his insights on scaling a business, delegation, and the crucial role of understanding the audience in creating a successful language learning ecosystem. In this episode, you'll discover: - Language Learning Methodology - Company Structure and Operations - Business Growth and Revenue Scaling - Business Leadership and Mindset About Olly Richards Olly Richards transitioned from a jazz musician to an English teacher before founding StoryLearning, a $10 million language learning business. He now writes a newsletter teaching entrepreneurs how to scale their businesses using his unique StoryLearning method as a case study. Despite challenges in finding mentorship, Olly committed to sharing his knowledge and now helps others navigate scaling their education companies to 7+ figures. About Dan X Nguyen, Esq. Meet Dan X. Nguyen, Esq., the host of The Intentional Entrepreneur™ podcast. With a background as an attorney, author, and speaker, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge to the show. As the founder of CANEI™ law firm, he has helped many businesses overcome legal hurdles. But Dan's expertise extends beyond the legal field; as an entrepreneur himself, he understands the challenges of building a successful business. Tune in to The Intentional Entrepreneur™ podcast to gain valuable insights and strategies for thriving as an intentional entrepreneur. Join Dan as he interviews industry leaders and provides actionable advice for business success. Website: https://caneilaw.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/lodxn IG: https://www.instagram.com/boba.franchise.attorney/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@theintentionalentrepreneur5973 and https://www.youtube.com/@LegalTipsForSmartEntrepreneurs LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-office-of-daniel-x.-nguyen X: https://twitter.com/danxnguyenesq Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "The Intentional Entrepreneur!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get https://bit.ly/TIEpodcast⁠ Thanks for listening! __________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsor Agent CRM Free 14 Day Trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agent-crm.com/?fpr=daniel-nguyen15⁠ • Agent CRM is your one-stop shop for all your marketing software. It replaces apps you’re currently using and keeps all the data in one roof.⁠ • Agent CRM protects you by recording all of your calls, saving your text messages sent and received from the system, and can even collect payment • Agent CRM is the software platform that I wish I had before, it has everything you need, and their team helps you get set up! • Agent CRM is like having an assistant that does your marketing for you - all of the automation and systems in place give you the peace of mind knowing your business is running without your manual labor, but also the marketing is done right because you give it your voice! Get your free 14-day trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.agent-crm.com/?fpr=daniel-nguyen15

88: From Burnout to Thriving: The 8 Laws for Entrepreneurial Success with Aaron Marcum

Welcome to Episode 88 of The Intentional Entrepreneur podcast! In this episode, Aaron Marcum, a successful entrepreneur and author, shares his transformative journey from burnout to happiness. He discusses the 8 laws he developed to help entrepreneurs combat burnout, find happiness, and achieve lasting success. Tune in now to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for personal and professional well-being. In this episode, you'll discover: - The 8 Laws for Creating the Good Life and Finding Happiness - Achieving Happiness and Well-Being as an Entrepreneur - Challenges and Lessons in Entrepreneurship - Reflection on Entrepreneurial Growth and Personal Development About Aaron Marcum Aaron Marcum, a serial entrepreneur, founded and scaled numerous multi-million dollar ventures. Despite financial success in 2015, burnout prompted a pursuit of sustainable happiness. He earned a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania under Dr. Martin Seligman. Blending entrepreneurial expertise with positive psychology, he crafted the Entrepreneurs' Eight Laws to combat stress and foster personal flourishing. His forthcoming book, "EntreThrive," focuses on aiding entrepreneurs in achieving fulfilling lives through keynotes, EntreCircle Masterlearning forums, and courses, emphasizing happiness, satisfaction, and meaning. Links mentions in this episode: https://www.entrethrive.com/ Bonus Resource: https://www.entrethrive.com/intentional About Dan X Nguyen, Esq. Meet Dan X. Nguyen, Esq., the host of The Intentional Entrepreneur™ podcast. With a background as an attorney, author, and speaker, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge to the show. As the founder of CANEI™ law firm, he has helped many businesses overcome legal hurdles. But Dan's expertise extends beyond the legal field; as an entrepreneur himself, he understands the challenges of building a successful business. Tune in to The Intentional Entrepreneur™ podcast to gain valuable insights and strategies for thriving as an intentional entrepreneur. Join Dan as he interviews industry leaders and provides actionable advice for business success. Website: https://caneilaw.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/lodxn IG: https://www.instagram.com/boba.franchise.attorney/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@theintentionalentrepreneur5973 and https://www.youtube.com/@LegalTipsForSmartEntrepreneurs LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-office-of-daniel-x.-nguyen X: https://twitter.com/danxnguyenesq Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "The Intentional Entrepreneur!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get https://bit.ly/TIEpodcast⁠ Thanks for listening! ----- Thanks to our sponsor Agent CRM Free 14 Day Trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agent-crm.com/?fpr=daniel-nguyen15⁠ • Agent CRM is your one-stop shop for all your marketing software. It replaces apps you’re currently using and keeps all the data in one roof.⁠ • Agent CRM protects you by recording all of your calls, saving your text messages sent and received from the system, and can even collect payment • Agent CRM is the software platform that I wish I had before, it has everything you need, and their team helps you get set up! • Agent CRM is like having an assistant that does your marketing for you - all of the automation and systems in place give you the peace of mind knowing your business is running without your manual labor, but also the marketing is done right because you give it your voice! Get your free 14-day trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.agent-crm.com/?fpr=daniel-nguyen15

87: Identifying and Addressing Leadership Blind Spots for Maximizing Potential with Antonio Garrido

Welcome to Episode 87 of The Intentional Entrepreneur podcast! In this latest episode of The Intentional Entrepreneur, I had a great discussion with leadership development expert, Antonio Garrido. We discussed how to identify and eliminate leadership blind spots. Antonio emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the role it plays in unlocking one's potential for success. Ready to discover how to recognize and conquer your own blind spots for increased success and growth? Tune in to this enlightening episode now In this episode, you'll discover: - Importance of Identifying and Eliminating Blind Spots - Recognizing and Addressing Blind Spots - The Significance of Hindsight, Insight, and Foresight - Importance of Self-Reflection and Journaling - Emphasis on Self-Awareness and Daily Self-Reflection About Antonio Garrido Antonio Garrido, author of “My Daily Leadership: A Powerful Roadmap for Leadership Success,” is the founder of My Daily Leadership, an organization aimed at inspiring a million leaders. With over 25 years in senior leadership roles, he specializes in transforming stressed leaders into high performers. A serial entrepreneur, business coach, and speaker, Antonio’s leadership development approach combines his extensive commercial experience with proven techniques. Links mentions in this episode: https://www.mydailyleadership.com/ About Dan X Nguyen, Esq. Meet Dan X. Nguyen, Esq., the host of The Intentional Entrepreneur™ podcast. With a background as an attorney, author, and speaker, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge to the show. As the founder of CANEI™ law firm, he has helped many businesses overcome legal hurdles. But Dan's expertise extends beyond the legal field; as an entrepreneur himself, he understands the challenges of building a successful business. Tune in to The Intentional Entrepreneur™ podcast to gain valuable insights and strategies for thriving as an intentional entrepreneur. Join Dan as he interviews industry leaders and provides actionable advice for business success. Website: https://caneilaw.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/lodxn IG: https://www.instagram.com/boba.franchise.attorney/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@theintentionalentrepreneur5973 and https://www.youtube.com/@LegalTipsForSmartEntrepreneurs LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-office-of-daniel-x.-nguyen X: https://twitter.com/danxnguyenesq Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "The Intentional Entrepreneur!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get https://bit.ly/TIEpodcast⁠ Thanks for listening! ______________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsor Agent CRM Free 14 Day Trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agent-crm.com/?fpr=daniel-nguyen15⁠ • Agent CRM is your one-stop shop for all your marketing software. It replaces apps you’re currently using and keeps all the data in one roof.⁠ • Agent CRM protects you by recording all of your calls, saving your text messages sent and received from the system, and can even collect payment • Agent CRM is the software platform that I wish I had before, it has everything you need, and their team helps you get set up! • Agent CRM is like having an assistant that does your marketing for you - all of the automation and systems in place give you the peace of mind knowing your business is running without your manual labor, but also the marketing is done right because you give it your voice! Get your free 14-day trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.agent-crm.com/?fpr=daniel-nguyen15

86: Unlocking Business Potential: How KPIs Can Boost Profitability with Kyle Smith

Welcome to Episode 86 of The Intentional Entrepreneur podcast! In this episode of The Intentional Entrepreneur podcast, I had a great conversation with Kyle Smith, a partner at Strata Cloud Accountants, about key performance indicators (KPIs) and their role in increasing business profitability. Kyle shared insights on the importance of understanding financial metrics like revenue, gross profit, net income, and net cash flow, and how they can provide valuable insights for business decision-making. Tune in and discover actionable insights to navigate financial challenges, harness the power of KPIs, and propel your business to new heights. In this episode, you'll discover: - Understanding and Analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Engaging Financial Expertise - Capital Raise and Financial Decisions - Benefits of Engaging a Financial Expert About Kyle Smith Kyle Smith, a CPA and UT McCombs School of Business graduate, is dedicated to helping SMBs prosper. He gained experience in Austin as an accountant and Controller, later becoming the Director of Finance at Celis Brewery. At Scalefactor, he advised clients across various industries. He co-founded Strata Cloud Accountants, specializing in aligning business and personal goals to increase profitability. Strata Cloud Accountants, founded on shared work philosophies, aims to provide financial freedom to clients and work-life-family balance to their team. Links mentions in this episode: https://stratacloudaccountants.com/ Bonus resource: https://stratacloudaccountants.com/intentional About Dan X Nguyen, Esq. Meet Dan X. Nguyen, Esq., the host of The Intentional Entrepreneur™ podcast. With a background as an attorney, author, and speaker, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge to the show. As the founder of CANEI™ law firm, he has helped many businesses overcome legal hurdles. But Dan's expertise extends beyond the legal field; as an entrepreneur himself, he understands the challenges of building a successful business. Tune in to The Intentional Entrepreneur™ podcast to gain valuable insights and strategies for thriving as an intentional entrepreneur. Join Dan as he interviews industry leaders and provides actionable advice for business success. Website: https://caneilaw.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/lodxn IG: https://www.instagram.com/boba.franchise.attorney/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@theintentionalentrepreneur5973 and https://www.youtube.com/@LegalTipsForSmartEntrepreneurs LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-office-of-daniel-x.-nguyen X: https://twitter.com/danxnguyenesq Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "The Intentional Entrepreneur!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get https://bit.ly/TIEpodcast⁠ Thanks for listening! ______________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsor Agent CRM Free 14 Day Trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agent-crm.com/?fpr=daniel-nguyen15⁠ • Agent CRM is your one-stop shop for all your marketing software. It replaces apps you’re currently using and keeps all the data in one roof.⁠ • Agent CRM protects you by recording all of your calls, saving your text messages sent and received from the system, and can even collect payment • Agent CRM is the software platform that I wish I had before, it has everything you need, and their team helps you get set up! • Agent CRM is like having an assistant that does your marketing for you - all of the automation and systems in place give you the peace of mind knowing your business is running without your manual labor, but also the marketing is done right because you give it your voice! Get your free 14-day trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.agent-crm.com/?fpr=daniel-nguyen15

85: Building Business Foundations: Your New Business Start-up Checklists with Eric Broughton

Welcome to Episode 85 of The Intentional Entrepreneur podcast! In this episode, our host Dan X. Nguyen is joined by Eric Broughton from Busy Bee Advisors to share invaluable insights into entrepreneurship and business growth. From recognizing the need for career opportunities to navigating business challenges and investments, Eric provides key advice for entrepreneurs at every stage. With a focus on strategic decision-making, team management, and financial responsibilities, this episode offers practical tips and inspiring success stories. Join us as we delve into the world of entrepreneurship and gain expert guidance on building a thriving business. In this episode, you'll discover: - Taking Advantage of Opportunities in Business - Challenges and Solutions in Business - Starting and Structuring a Business - Financial Management and Decision Making - Personal and Business Investments About Melissa and Eric Broughton Melissa and Eric Broughton co-own Busy Bee Advisors, and have combined their passions and experience to help small business owners gain more financial clarity and pay less in taxes. Melissa is a seasoned accountant and Eric is a tax professional - with more than 20 combined years of experience, they have seen it all. Eric's extensive understanding of tax code and its intent, Melissa's enthusiasm for the bookkeeping business, and their gentle, thought-provoking banter allow them to discuss a wide range of topics while questioning each other's points of view. You can hear more on their podcast The Real Buzz. Links mentions in this episode: https://busybeeadvisors.com/ About Dan X Nguyen, Esq. Meet Dan X. Nguyen, Esq., the host of The Intentional Entrepreneur™ podcast. With a background as an attorney, author, and speaker, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge to the show. As the founder of CANEI™ law firm, he has helped many businesses overcome legal hurdles. But Dan's expertise extends beyond the legal field; as an entrepreneur himself, he understands the challenges of building a successful business. Tune in to The Intentional Entrepreneur™ podcast to gain valuable insights and strategies for thriving as an intentional entrepreneur. Join Dan as he interviews industry leaders and provides actionable advice for business success. Website: https://caneilaw.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/lodxn IG: https://www.instagram.com/boba.franchise.attorney/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@theintentionalentrepreneur5973 and https://www.youtube.com/@LegalTipsForSmartEntrepreneurs LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-office-of-daniel-x.-nguyen X: https://twitter.com/danxnguyenesq Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "The Intentional Entrepreneur!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get https://bit.ly/TIEpodcast⁠ Thanks for listening! ______________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsor Agent CRM Free 14 Day Trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agent-crm.com/?fpr=daniel-nguyen15⁠ • Agent CRM is your one-stop shop for all your marketing software. It replaces apps you’re currently using and keeps all the data in one roof.⁠ • Agent CRM protects you by recording all of your calls, saving your text messages sent and received from the system, and can even collect payment • Agent CRM is the software platform that I wish I had before, it has everything you need, and their team helps you get set up! • Agent CRM is like having an assistant that does your marketing for you - all of the automation and systems in place give you the peace of mind knowing your business is running without your manual labor, but also the marketing is done right because you give it your voice! Get your free 14-day trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.agent-crm.com/?fpr=daniel-nguyen15