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21st Century Entrepreneurship

Martin Piskoric

The 21st Century Entrepreneurship Podcast is a 4 x Gold-Award weekly show that features interviews with cutting-edge leaders and successful entrepreneurs. We talk about the fundamentals of starting and growing a business, achieving and maintaining success, as well as the difficulties of entrepreneurship and its future. Subscribe to the 21st Century Entrepreneurship Podcast and never miss an episode, so you can stay on top of the curve and gain the knowledge you need to succeed in today"s competitive

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18:31

Justin Abrams: How Do You Scale Smart Beyond $1M?

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/07/22

Justin Abrams is a top-ranked business consultant who has worked with over 350 companies—from Sony to scrappy startups—guiding them through the most dangerous yet defining growth stage: the climb beyond the first million. We spoke about the key inflection points every founder faces once they hit seven figures, and how to make the leap from “doing well” to building something sustainable, scalable, and smart. What makes this conversation stand out is Justin’s direct approach to breaking growth ...

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22:48

Christine Healey: How to Invest in Private Unicorns?

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/07/18

Christine Healey is CEO of Healey Pre IPO and an expert in private tech investments with nearly a decade of experience brokering deals in unicorns like SpaceX and OpenAI, and we spoke about the fragmented world of pre-IPO investing, why high-net-worth individuals are drawn to it, and how her concierge service simplifies access to these elusive opportunities. We discussed the challenges of navigating shady platforms, unreliable deals, and the lack of a centralized exchange for private shares, ...

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15:37

Elliott Holland: Why 90% of Business Buyers Fail

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/07/17

Elliott Holland is a Harvard Business School graduate and veteran of small business acquisitions, and we spoke about why most aspiring business buyers never close a deal—and what you can do differently. With over 15 years in the trenches as a buyer, advisor, and coach, Elliott brings real talk to a world filled with overhyped promises and group-cohort gimmicks. “90% of business buyers never get a deal done. But that doesn’t have to be you,” he tells us. So what separates the 10% who succeed? ...

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23:01

Scott Desgrosseilliers: Should You Scale, Chill, or...

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/07/16

Scott Desgrosseilliers, CEO of Wicked Reports, is a marketing attribution expert with over 25,000 hours in the trenches, and we spoke about the real reason most Meta campaigns fail, why AI is both a gift and a trap, and how his Scale, Chill, Kill framework helps marketers make better, faster decisions—without drowning in data. Scott has analyzed nearly 60,000 campaigns across 1,000+ advertisers. What he discovered flipped traditional attribution thinking on its head. “It wasn’t that we needed...

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23:00

Pasha Knish: Can You Still Win on Amazon in 2025?

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/07/15

Pasha Knish, CEO and Lead Strategist of AMZ Optimized, is a veteran Amazon seller and the founder of a boutique agency helping brands navigate the increasingly complex Amazon ecosystem. We spoke about what it really takes to succeed on Amazon today—and why many sellers are getting crushed by outdated strategies, poor infrastructure, or a fragmented team approach. With 14+ years of experience, Pasha brings clarity to the chaos of Amazon's ever-evolving landscape. Whether you're a new seller la...

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30:36

Israel Duran: How Do Entrepreneurs Build Lasting Wealth?

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/07/14

Israel Duran, founder of Israel Duran Associates, entrepreneur and "impact architect," shares his journey from losing his father as an infant to creating generational wealth. We explored three principles separating thriving entrepreneurs from those just getting by: the Principle of Conditions, the Principle of the Leak, and the Principle of Impact. These offer a roadmap for business owners and speakers to achieve lasting success. We discussed how past experiences can trap entrepreneurs, as Is...

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20:25

Lane Kawaoka: How to Build Wealth with Passive Real...

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/07/10

Lane Kawaoka is a former civil engineer turned real estate mogul who has acquired over $2.1 billion in real estate without flipping houses or relying on Wall Street. As the host of the top 50 podcast The Wealth Elevator and author of the bestselling book of the same name, Lane joins us to share his journey from a 9-to-5 engineer to a passive income powerhouse. We spoke about transitioning from small rental properties to large-scale apartment syndications, slashing tax bills through strategic ...

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28:05

Mitch McGinley: How Can You Sell Your Business for...

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/07/08

Mitch McGinley is the founder and CEO of a Boutique Fitness Broker firm, an expert in guiding entrepreneurs in health, wellness, and fitness through the complex process of selling their businesses. We spoke about his journey from hotel management to owning and selling a yoga studio, the realities of business valuation, and the strategies that lead to successful exits. Our conversation unpacked why only 20% of listed businesses sell and how Mitch’s approach achieves an impressive 80-90% succes...

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24:55

Scott Sheridan: How Do Entrepreneurs Turn Ideas into...

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/07/07

Scott Sheridan is a seasoned entrepreneur and trader who co-founded thinkorswim, a transformative platform later acquired by TD Ameritrade. We spoke about his journey from trading on the Chicago Board Options Exchange to building and selling multiple businesses, the mindset required to navigate entrepreneurial risks, and the importance of giving back to the community. Sheridan’s story is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking, offering practical wisdom for aspiring ...

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19:23

Doug Noll: How to Stop Any Fight in 90 Seconds?

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/07/02

Doug Noll is a lawyer-turned-peacemaker who transformed his life from battling in courtrooms to teaching murderers in maximum-security prisons how to halt violence. We spoke about his remarkable journey from overcoming physical disabilities and a high-flying legal career to pioneering a revolutionary approach to de-escalating conflict. Noll shared how he developed a simple yet powerful skill—emotional validation, or "affect labeling"—that can stop fights, arguments, or tense conversations in ...

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18:16

Michael Shaw: Can Emotional Fitness Redefine...

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/06/30

Michael Shaw, Founder of the Mastery Mindset Library, is a seasoned entrepreneur and the visionary behind a transformative mindset framework designed to help high-performing professionals thrive under pressure. In our conversation, we explored his journey from building and selling successful fitness businesses to confronting personal crises that reshaped his understanding of success. We discussed the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, the pitfalls of outdated belief systems, and his practica...

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14:13

Patrick Pychynski: How to Unlock 0% Interest Business...

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/06/25

Patrick Pychynski, Founder of Stacking Capital, empowers entrepreneurs to scale with zero percent interest funding, and we discussed how to access $50,000 to $250,000 without harming personal credit. A former Marine and metal recycling entrepreneur, Patrick’s early struggles with a $20,000 debt that led to jail time inspired his mission. He shared his three-step framework: optimize credit, structure a compliant business, and apply to banks strategically. Unlike others, his approach uses a thr...

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17:15

Julia Menez: How to Unlock Luxury Travel with Credit...

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/06/24

Julia Menez, founder of GeoBreeze Travel and a former actuary turned points-and-miles expert, joined us to share her analytical approach to mastering luxury travel without breaking the bank. We explored how business owners and high cash flow individuals can leverage credit card points to unlock premium international trips, from Emirates first-class showers to Singapore Airlines’ suites with separate beds. Julia breaks down her Business Class Blueprint, offering practical strategies to optimiz...

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26:23

Mark Murphy: Are You Building Wealth—or Just Income?

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/06/23

Mark Murphy is a top-ranked financial strategist, best-selling author, and CEO of Northeast Private Client Group. We spoke about how entrepreneurs can move beyond just surviving in business to creating multi-generational wealth and a life by design. Mark breaks down the crucial difference between running a business for cash flow and building a business that funds freedom. As he puts it: “Everybody has two businesses—the one that pays the bills, and the one they wish they had.” We explored ho...

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26:14

Kevin McCarthy: What Are You Missing That Could Cost...

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/06/20

Kevin McCarthy is President of Blind Spot Assessments and a CSP-certified speaking professional whose journey from entrepreneur to federal inmate reshaped his life's mission: helping leaders uncover the blind spots that sabotage success. We spoke about how high achievers—especially entrepreneurs and executives—can unknowingly make devastating choices while believing they're on the right path. Kevin shares the riveting story of how he went from leading the 13th-largest Century 21 franchise to ...

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22:45

Vanessa Joy: What If Success Wasn’t the Goal After All?

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/06/19

Vanessa Joy is a photographer, creative entrepreneur, and mother of two—and we spoke about what happens when a relentless drive for business success collides with a long-buried childhood dream. Known for building multiple thriving businesses and being the primary breadwinner in her family, Vanessa shares how a spontaneous trip to Kenya reframed everything she thought she knew about fulfillment, purpose, and legacy. At the heart of this conversation is a bold emotional shift: from executing pe...

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22:18

Draye Redfern: Is Your Marketing Broken—Or Just Blind?

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/06/17

Draye Redfern is a serial entrepreneur, marketing expert, and founder of Fractional CMO. We spoke about how most business owners aren't dealing with broken marketing—they're just missing clear visibility into what works. From attracting leads to building self-managing companies, Draye laid out the exact framework he uses with billion-dollar clients and mom-and-pop shops alike. The centerpiece of the conversation is his ANCHOR Framework—Attract, Nurture, Convert, Humanize, Optimize, and Retain...

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25:51

Justine Froelker: Are You Leading Without Losing...

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/06/12

Justine Froelker is a therapist-turned-speaker who helps entrepreneurs and leaders build what she calls “cultures of courage”—in life, business, and leadership. We spoke about the emotional cost of entrepreneurship, the myths of self-care, and the five essential pathways to courageous living. If you’ve ever felt burnt out while chasing your dream, or struggled to lead with both strength and authenticity, this episode is for you. Justine shares why so many high-performers neglect the very thin...

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22:15

John Abrams: How Can a Business Outlive Its Founder?

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/06/10

John Abrams is a builder, author, and visionary business leader who helped pioneer employee ownership in the U.S., and we spoke about how mission-driven companies can grow intentionally, remain deeply collaborative, and endure beyond their founders. What happens when a business born from passion faces the reality of succession? How do you preserve values, not just value? John shares his remarkable journey from being a “wandering hippie carpenter” to leading a 40-person architecture and buildi...

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25:13

Ron Rubin: How Do You Find Gold in Your Own Backyard?

21st Century Entrepreneurship ·

2025/06/06

Ron Rubin is a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and dreamer who turned a 40-year vision into reality with his Sonoma County winery. We spoke about his journey from a small-town Southern Illinois upbringing to achieving his dream of owning a vineyard, the power of mentorship, the lessons learned from a lifetime in business, and the importance of pursuing dreams without delay. Rubin’s book, Gold in Your Backyard, distills 50 years of leadership and life lessons, emphasizing that opportunity is cl...

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