If we think of CEOs as pilots, the executive advisor is the one everyone turns to when every light on the panel is flashing, the cockpit glows red, and all you can see outside are black clouds, grey skies, and lightning bolts.

In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Steve Duddy. Steve is a CEO, Executive Advisor, Speaker, and Board Director. The go-to person for leaders seeking guidance to navigate rough waters. His greatest contribution lies in providing transformational leadership to young, underappreciated companies, helping them achieve financial success and, above all, tackle challenges with a forward-thinking mindset.

Tune in and listen to the sixty-eighth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear about the emotional aspects of being a leader, why effective communication is crucial during crises, and how to set real-world expectations for you and your team. Steve also talks about the mindset shifts every leader must go through to thrive during challenging times, the side of fundraising no one talks about, how to deal with underperformers, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Provoking sustainable change amidst the heaviest storms (3:00)
• What every leader needs to land the plane in awful weather (6:40)
• Why is forward thinking crucial to go through the fire unburnt (11:00)
• Steve's technique to guide entrepreneurs through uncertainty (14:20)
• The only way to deal with underperformance in your team (18:40)
• The side of fundraising no one talks about (23:50)
• What transformational qualities are a must-have for entrepreneurs (30:00)
• Steve talks about the mindset shifts for success (35:30)

Connect with Steve Duddy:

• LinkedIn
• Duddy Executive Services
• Email: duddy.steven@gmail.com

Resources:

• My new book! Mindset Matters
• Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
• Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist

Let's Connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

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Social entrepreneurs out there, this one's for you: Yes, you built something incredible from nothing. Yes, your work is changing lives, making things easier for so many. Yes, you create jobs and provide financial security for dozens of families. But no, you don't have (nor should you have) all the answers. No, you're not meant to do everything alone. You don't have to play God.

In this episode, I'm excited to be joined by Mohamed Ahmed. Mo is an AI Business Leader specializing in AI Cloud Infrastructure at Intel with a track record of scaling AI-driven ventures. He is also the Author of "The Inside-Out Entrepreneur and the Founder and President of Boundless Founder. Relying on his many years of experience (and the hundreds of lessons learned the hard way), Mo helps entrepreneurs build the mental resilience and strategic clarity they need to scale their businesses.

Tune in and listen to the sixty-seventh episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear Mo's unique recipe to build the resilience and mental endurance you need to take your social enterprise to the next level without sacrificing your mental health or jeopardizing your relationship with your family. Mo also shares his thoughts on the importance of seeking mentors and advisors, why he believes it is crucial to rely on family and friends to succeed as an entrepreneur, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Mo on the importance of building resilience and mental endurance (2:40)
• From engineer to entrepreneur (6:50)
• Why resilience is key in entrepreneurship (18:00)
• The importance of networking (25:10)
• How to balance ambition and personal well-being (33:00)
• Why you should look after your personal branding (44:00)

Connect with Mohamed (Mo) Ahmed:

• LinkedIn
• Boundless Founder
• Get a copy of Mo's book, "The Inside-Out Entrepreneur: Become the entrepreneur you were born to be"
• Join the Boundless Founder's community
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Resources:

• My new book! Mindset Matters
• Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
• Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist

Let's Connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

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Common sense tells us that every salesperson works for the "yes," but what if the key to closing more deals is pursuing the "no?"

Today, on our fourth episode of the Up-Level Your Impact Business series, the amazing AJ Vassar reveals how shifting our perspective can transform how we sell. AJ is a Small Business Systems Engineer, Podcast Host, Speaking Booking Representative, and the kind of salesperson you've never seen before.

Tune in and listen to the sixty-sixth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear AJ's incredible life story, his relentless mentality that helped him transform challenges into growth experiences, and his unique approach to sales. AJ also shares his thoughts on the unique strength introverts bring to sales, explains why he believes going after the "no" in sales is crucial, debunks myths about sales, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• AJ talks about his rough childhood (5:20)
• From the car to the penthouse. Dealing with challenges 101 (11:00)
• Sales is about conviction (17:10)
• The salesperson everybody wants to have around (20:10)
• AJ introduces the Profitable Persuasion Framework (29:50)
• Why you should go after the "no" (35:20)

Connect with AJ Vassar:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Get a copy of AJ's book: Day Grades: From Homelessness to Giving 5 Cars Away and Much More in Just 3 Short Years
• Free Tool: Knowledge Profits Assessment
• Subscribe to the Business Problem Solvers podcast

Resources:

• My new book! Mindset Matters
• Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
• Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist

Let's Connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

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