The Entrepreneur’s Studio

S3 E02 | Stephen Rose | The Peach Truck: Driving Business Growth

Stephen Rose and his wife Jessica started The Peach Truck in 2012 as a local business selling peaches from the truck bed of their 1964 Jeep Gladiator. Today, The Peach Truck has over 60 booths across Nashville, hosts 25 state tours, and ships products nationwide.
In this episode, Stephen discusses the impact of rapid growth, the challenges of distribution, and what it takes to scale a business while continuing to offer the fresh products that set them apart from conventional distribution methods. 
Key Points:
How to navigate rapid growth Scale and distribution The role of technology in a multi-location business
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S3 E01 | Will Guidara | Unreasonable Hospitality

Will Guidara is a restaurateur who has been immersed in the industry since the age of thirteen. He’s the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, which under his leadership received four stars from The New York Times, three Michelin stars, and in 2017 was named number one on the list of the world’s top 50 restaurants. Will is also the national bestselling author of the book, “Unreasonable Hospitality”, and he’s married to celebrity baker and founder of Milk Bar, Christina Tosi. 
In this episode, Will guides us through his commitment to unreasonable hospitality and the importance of moving beyond efficiency to create magical experiences customers will never forget. 
Key Points:
Recognizing each touchpoint of the customer’s journey 
The 3 keys to game-changing practices in hospitality  
Building the right team, not the best team
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The Entrepreneur’s Studio | Season 3 Trailer

Beginning Tuesday January 16th, we will release our new series of conversations featuring well-known entrepreneurs and authors as well as local entrepreneurs doing something profoundly right.  
In Season 3, we are going deeper with our guests to cover topics like product management, marketing, in person, online and high ticket sales, systems, operations and so much more. 
Get ready to be inspired as well as come away with tangible, how-to information that you can implement into your business right away. 
 
Subscribe to The Entrepreneur’s Studio on the platform of your choice and level up your business today.
Visit our website for access to a free, on-demand suite of lessons, tools and tips designed by seasoned business owners who have paved the path, learned from mistakes and gone on to run thriving businesses. If you’re ready to level up with easy and effective strategies, this is the place to start. 
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S2 E20 | Reflections | A Look Ahead to Emerging Trends

In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Studio podcast, host Chris Allen is joined by Executive Vice President of Product, Technology, and Enablement for Heartland, Adam Mitchell. Together, Chris and Adam take a look at emerging trends business owners can anticipate for the new year. 
From the evolving role of technology to strategic considerations in everyday operations and customer experience, this episode provides actionable insights to get you moving in the right direction for 2024.
Key Points:
Adapting to a rapidly changing landscape 
Technologies to help small businesses navigate change
Cautions and considerations regarding the future of AI 
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S2 E19 | Reflections | A Virtuous Cycle of Entrepreneurship

This season of The Entrepreneur’s Studio podcast has brought an extraordinary lineup of entrepreneurs, ranging from business innovators and restaurateurs to philanthropists and trailblazers in technology.
This season of The Entrepreneur’s Studio podcast has brought an extraordinary lineup of entrepreneurs, ranging from business innovators and restaurateurs to philanthropists and trailblazers in technology.
 
In this “Reflections” episode, podcast host Chris Allen is joined by Executive Vice President of Product, Technology, and Enablement for Heartland, Adam Mitchell. The two revisit some of the highlights of the season’s conversations, including clips from industry giants Danny Meyer, Catarina Fake, Rebecca Minkoff and others! 
Key Points:
How investing in employees leads to success
The value of cross-connecting with other businesses
Founder-product fit and the value of empowering customers  
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S2 E18 | Mel Robbins | Mindsets & Strategies: Mel Robbins Answers Your Business Questions

In response to our interview with renowned author and personal development expert, Mel Robbins, we received questions from business owners and entrepreneurs from around the country. In this follow-up episode, Mel responds to these questions one by one, offering her invaluable insights on the mindsets and strategies that can transform your business and your life. 
Tune in to gain a fresh perspective and practical advice from Mel’s no-nonsense approach to entrepreneurship. 
Key Points:
Maintaining optimism during difficult times
Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome
Wellness as a business strategy 
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S2 E17 | Mel Robbins | Reinvention Through Self-Leadership

Often our greatest hindrances to thriving in business are the mindsets we keep. 
In this season finale episode, renowned author and personal development expert, Mel Robbins, leads us on a discovery of reinvention through self-leadership. Mel shares her secrets of overcoming hesitation through her science-backed 5-Second Rule and how we can transform negative mindsets and habits that hold us back in business and in life. 
Mel Robbins is the author of the international best-selling books, “The Five Second Rule” and “The High Five Habit” and host of the wildly popular program “The Mel Robbins Podcast”. She is trusted by the world’s leading brands and medical professionals who use her research-backed tools in clinical and corporate settings. Mel’s TEDx Talk is one of the most popular of all time, with more than 25 million views to date. 
Key Points:
How to overcome hesitation and take action 
Learning to trust your intuition and gut instinct
The most important leap you’ll ever take in business
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S2 E16 | Erin Lowry | Personal Finance and Designing a Life You Love

Erin Lowry is a personal finance expert, speaker, and author of Broke Millennial, a best-selling book series aimed toward helping a generation achieve financial success. In this episode, Erin shares her story of how she became a prominent voice for young entrepreneurs starting out in business and how we can learn to make financial choices based on the lifestyle we want to live. 
Tune in to hear Erin dispel money myths and misconceptions and share tips for entrepreneurs on everything from negotiating and pricing to maximizing employee benefits. 
Key Points:
Recognizing common financial mistakes 
Understanding business structure for solopreneurs 
Identifying psychological triggers about money 
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S2 E15 | Ryan Leak | Chasing Failure

Ryan Leak is a motivational speaker and author with a thriving career centered on embracing failure to accelerate success. Inspired by stories of the world’s most successful people, Ryan set off to urge audiences and readers to run toward failure too — by taking risks, trying new things and doing their best to overcome incredible challenges. 
 
Tune in to hear Ryan’s inspiring messages, tips on discipline and personal development and why he believes your purpose matters most.
Key Points:
Why playing it safe might be the riskiest move of all 
Meeting the demands of a busy schedule with discipline and self-care
Adjusting to new challenges that exist at different tiers of success
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S2 E14 | Nick Bayer | Educational Entrepreneurship

Nick Bayer is an entrepreneur with a passion for bridging the gap between academia and real-world business. When he created his company, Saxbys, in 2005, he didn’t consider it to be a coffee company—instead, he considered it to be a hospitality company fueled by great coffee. His immersive training approach, employing students as CEOs, transformed coffee shops into classrooms and became a revolutionizing force in education and business. 
In this episode, Nick shares about his mission-driven business model, Saxbys commitment to social responsibility and how their partnerships with universities empower students to thrive as great business leaders. 
Key Points:
Making Life Better with Educational Entrepreneurship 
3 Core Principles of great leadership
The social impact of operating as a B-Corp
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