Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business
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 mark...
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1615: He Makes Paintings Blind People Can Read By Hand... Here's What It Teaches About Business w/ Jack Defay
<p>Ever felt like your career path was too non-linear to make sense? This episode with Jack Defay, founder of Museum Scan, proves that a diverse background is an entrepreneur's greatest asset. Jack combines his training as an engineer from Cornell and Princeton with his experience exiting a digital marketing agency to build a truly groundbreaking company. Museum Scan uses 3D scanning and fabrication to make museum collections interactive and accessible, from creating tactile paintings for blind visitors to animating the inner workings of historic machines. This episode is a masterclass in bootstrapping a cutting-edge tech company, finding a niche...
1614: Is your business alive? These 12 things answer that question...
<p>Does your business look and feel alive? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on the hidden and subconscious trust signals that every potential customer, partner, and referral looks for when checking you out online. Inspired by a simple yet powerful observation—the outdated copyright year in a website's footer—Brian shares the internal checklist his own team uses to vet businesses. This isn't just about looking professional; it's about proving you're still in the game, you pay attention to detail, and you have momentum. If you're relying on word-of-mouth, this episode is even more critical, beca...
1613: The Human Validation Layer: AI's Next Billion-Dollar Opportunity w/ Prinston Palmer
<p>In this mind-bending episode, Prinston Palmer, the founder of QuantumHarmony and architect behind Artemis City, reveals how the future of work is not just about AI—it's about harmonizing human expertise with intelligent agentic systems. Prinston breaks down his revolutionary concept of building AI workflows modeled after a living, breathing city, where specialized AI agents act as citizens with specific jobs. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur who wants to move beyond basic chatbots and build a truly intelligent, efficient, and scalable operation. You'll learn why the "human validation layer" is the next frontier and how to le...
1612: The "Steve Jobs" Approach to Solving Complex Problems With Simple Tech w/ Rob Bright
<p>When older adults in Rob Bright’s own family fell victim to financial fraud, he didn't just get angry—he got to work. In this episode, Rob shares how he came out of retirement to launch Senior Protect, an AI-powered application designed to stop scammers in their tracks. He breaks down his brilliantly simple approach to tackling one of society's most complex problems, offering a masterclass in turning a personal mission into a scalable, defensible SaaS business.</p><p>This episode is a goldmine for entrepreneurs who want to learn how to harness technology for good. Rob reveals how he b...
1611: Your Team is Stuck? You Might Be the Problem (Here's How to Fix It) w/ LaToshia Ngu
<p>Are you a leader, or just in a leadership role? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Army veteran and brand strategist LaToshia Ngu to dismantle the myth of the "natural-born leader." LaToshia shares her journey from the military to entrepreneurship, revealing how her experiences taught her that true leadership is a learned skill rooted in listening, adapting, and empowering others. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur who wants to build a thriving company culture, whether you're a solopreneur or leading a growing team. LaToshia breaks down complex leadership challenges into simple, actionable steps, showing you...
1610: The #1 Mindset Shift to Unlock AI's True Potential for Your Business w/ Leila Kaneda
<p>In this game-changing episode, Leila Kaneda, a former professional musician turned AI expert, reveals how to harness artificial intelligence with purpose and intention. She shares her incredible journey from music to machine learning and explains why your unique, non-linear background is your greatest asset in business. This episode is a masterclass for any entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed by the AI hype. You'll learn how to move beyond generic tools like ChatGPT, avoid common pitfalls that damage your brand, and implement AI in a way that saves you time and cognitive energy without losing the human touch. Leila's "teach you to...
1609: Stop Boring Marketing: How Gamification Turned 300 Executives Into Kids w/ Alejandro Guzman
<p>In a world saturated with forgettable digital ads, how do you create a brand experience that people talk about for weeks? Alejandro Guzman of Azul Marketing reveals how he combines behavioral economics, world-class creativity, and the power of gamification to craft truly memorable moments for brands like Coca-Cola. This episode is a masterclass in thinking differently, showing how your unique curiosities—from video games to psychology—can become your greatest business assets. Tune in to learn how to surprise and delight your audience, leverage AI as a creative superpower, and design marketing that makes a lasting impact.</p><p><b>💡...
1608: Do NOT take this person for granted!
<p>As November kicks off and we enter the month of giving thanks, who’s the one person you’ve been forgetting to thank? Your entrepreneurial journey will be filled with people: friends and family, clients, partners, and even a few internet trolls. But only one person will be there for every up, every down, every moment of self-doubt, and every crazy idea. In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian turns a viral social media post into a powerful reminder that you are that person. Drawing on his conversations with thousands of entrepreneurs, he shares why the happiest and most successful foun...
1607: How have you put your entrepreneurial GHOSTS to rest!? (COLLAB EPISODE!)
<p>In this special Collab Week episode of Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur, 10 founders come together to answer one deeply personal question:</p><p><b>Tell us about a decision or mistake that haunted you, and how you finally put that ghost to rest.</b></p><p>The ghosts in this episode include a strategy deck that walked out the door, funding turned down at the finish line, a six-figure funnel kept running out of attachment, and friendships that made hard calls even harder. It’s a wide-ranging, refreshingly honest episode, and it’s a reminder that the mistake itself rarely haunts us f...
1606: This Educator-Turned-Founder is Saving Critical Thinking w/ Jordan Wolff
<p>In a world grappling with the rise of AI, how do we protect the invaluable human skills of critical thinking, creativity, and authenticity? Jordan Wolff, a former educator turned founder, is tackling this challenge head-on. In this episode, Jordan shares his journey from the classroom to launching Typed by Hand, an EdTech company designed to champion authentic student work, not police it. This isn't just a conversation about education; it's a masterclass in building a purpose-driven, bootstrapped, and globally-distributed company. For any entrepreneur passionate about solving real-world problems, Jordan’s story provides a powerful blueprint for turning deep industry ex...
