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The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectThe Question That Changed Everything With Kelsey Carter“Did you make this yourself?” was the question that inspired Kelsey Carter to turn her small hustles into an actual entrepreneurial venture. In this inspiring conversation with Gary Schoeniger, she shares her journey from selling candy, comics, and jewelry to building her soul food venture Carter’s Kitchen in her college dorm room. She talks about her mission to teach her community to eat healthier and create deeper connections with their food. Kelsey also opens up about the role of curiosity, resilience, and reflection in shaping her entrepreneurial mindset, allowing her to navigate rejections and celebrate her self-worth....2025-07-221h 18
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectHonoring The Past, Designing The Future With Marshall TaulbertThere is no single path to entrepreneurship success – one person may do it in the most traditional way, while others may take an even more unorthodox path. The latter proved to be true for Marshall Taulbert, who became a fashion designer in the most interesting way possible. He looks back on how he grew up mostly around entrepreneurs and how it taught him creativity, persistence, and resiliency. Marshall shares the origins of his company Danzy Design Studio, which was born out of his profound love for fashion. He also talks about the importance of constant feedback and the willingness to...2025-06-301h 00
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectTransforming Pain Into Purpose With Hakeem CroomPain will always be a part of life. You will always find countless hurdles and roadblocks in your journey, and sometimes they will pull you down and hurt you. But you have to do everything in your power to not stay on the ground and get back up. Hakeem Croom’s story embodies this mindset, which he explores in this conversation with Gary Schoeniger. Before becoming an educator, life coach, author, and speaker, he was shaped by the harsh realities of his hometown Harlem, surrounded by poverty, addiction, and uncertainty. Hakeem shares how basketball became a lifeline for him, pu...2025-04-301h 04
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectPut Your Money Where Your Mouth Is with Dr. Meena McCulloughHello and welcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, where I tease out the hidden logic that enables ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things through finding solutions. In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Meena McCullough, a physical therapist who became an unlikely entrepreneur. Frustrated by the limitations of the medical system, she found herself constantly complaining. Yet she was motivated to take action after a friend challenged her with these simple words, "Put your money where your mouth is." This pivotal moment challenged her t...2025-03-3148 min
Business Growth SpotlightEp. 17 Redefining Traditional Concepts of Entrepreneurship with Gary SchoenigerEpisode 17: Redefining Traditional Concepts of Entrepreneurship with Gary SchoenigerGary Schoeniger is an internationally recognized leader in entrepreneurial mindset education and professional development. His work focuses on redefining traditional concepts of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the mindset and behaviors that optimize engagement and unlock human potential.Gary has been a leading advocate for entrepreneurial mindset education in classrooms, organizations, and communities. His approach aims to democratize entrepreneurship, making it accessible to people from various backgrounds and circumstances. Through research, articles, and thought leadership, he contributes to both academic and practical discussions on entrepreneurship. H...2025-03-0743 min
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectThe Power Of Possibilities With Rick MacLennanWelcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, where I tease out the hidden logic that enables ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. In this episode, I’m speaking with Rick MacLennan, who happens to be the Chancellor of the Ventura County Community College System. Why am I interviewing a community college chancellor you might ask? As I have often said, an entrepreneurial mindset confers an enormous advantage to those who understand and embrace it, and Rick’s story provides a great example. Watching his parents transform a struggling servic...2025-01-2855 min
EcosystemingThe Power of an Entrepreneurial Mindset w/ Gary Schoeniger | Ep. 6In the first episode of Ecosysteming for 2025, host Thom Ruhe sits down with his long-time friend and ELI Founder and CEO, Gary Schoeniger. Together, they explore the underlying beliefs and assumptions that drive entrepreneurial behavior. A world-renowned expert on mindset, Gary authored Who Owns the Ice House: Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur and his latest book, The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage: The Hidden Logic That Unleashes Human Potential. Drawing from his extensive experience with everyday entrepreneurs and cutting-edge research, Gary offers a practical how-to guide that not only shows us how to be more innovative and entrepreneurial in...2025-01-1442 min
Deep Dive Book SummariesThe Entrepreneurial Mindset AdvantageGary G. Schoeniger's book The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage, details a new theory of the entrepreneurial mindset, arguing that it's not an innate trait but a learnable cognitive framework accessible to all. The author supports this through extensive interviews with everyday entrepreneurs, contrasting their approaches with traditional managerial models. The text emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty, learning through experimentation, and focusing on solving problems to create value. It also explores how to cultivate this mindset in individuals, organizations, and educational settings, proposing practical methods and frameworks like the Entrepreneurial Mindset Challenge. Ultimately, the book advocates for a shift from...2024-12-3017 min
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectEntrepreneurial Mindset In Education With Kathy Boyd And Kim GoodwinToday, I’m thrilled to speak with Kathy Boyd and Kim Goodwin, two inspiring leaders from the Orange County Department of Education, who have embraced this entrepreneurial mindset to make a real difference. We covered a lot in this conversation, and I was blown away by their energy and enthusiasm, as well as the innovative ways they’re using entrepreneurial thinking to improve the student experience. One standout example is their collaboration with a local entrepreneur to create Spyder Lab, a student-run business generating over a million dollars annually for the school district while preparing the n...2024-12-1956 min
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Title: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage
Author: Gary G. Schoeniger
Narrator: Lyle Blaker
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
Release date: 12-02-24
Ratings: 3 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Business Development & Entrepreneurship
Publisher's Summary:
Internationally acclaimed author and entrepreneurial mindset expert Gary G. Schoeniger combines insights gleaned from hundreds of everyday entrepreneurs with cutting-edge research to create a practical how-to guide that not only shows us how to be more innovative and entrepreneurial in our own lives but also how to unlock the untapped entrepreneurial potential in others.2024-12-027h 07
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Title: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage: The Hidden Logic That Unleashes Human Potential
Author: Gary G. Schoeniger
Narrator: Lyle Blaker
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 7 minutes
Release date: December 2, 2024
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
Countless books have been written about the exploits of iconic entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk. Yet when we look beyond the headlines and the hype to explore the mindset of everyday entrepreneurs, a hidden logic begins to emerge—one that can empower ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. In this groundbreaking book, internationally ac...2024-12-027h 07Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentThe Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage: The Hidden Logic That Unleashes Human Potential by Gary G. SchoenigerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/814287to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage: The Hidden Logic That Unleashes Human Potential
Author: Gary G. Schoeniger
Narrator: Lyle Blaker
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 7 minutes
Release date: December 2, 2024
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
Countless books have been written about the exploits of iconic entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk. Yet when we look beyond the headlines and the hype to explore the mindset of everyday entrepreneurs, a hidden logic begins to emerge—one that can empower ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. In this groundbreaking book, in...2024-12-027h 07
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectThe Science Of Change With Richard BoyatzisChange is a constant force in both personal and professional growth. Join us for another episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project as we sit down with Richard Boyatzis, a renowned psychologist and leading expert in emotional intelligence—an essential aspect of the entrepreneurial mindset. Drawing from his latest book, The Science of Change, and over 50 years of research, Boyatzis explores the five core elements of lasting change. Together, we discuss how his Intentional Change Theory connects to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the power of vision in driving transformation and the pitfalls of conventional goal-setting.2024-11-3055 min
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectFinding Fortunato With Adam PearsonIn this episode, we speak with Adam Pearson, co-founder of Fortunato No.4, a family-owned business producing some of the world’s finest chocolate. Their journey—from the streets of San Diego to the jungles of Peru—is an adventure you won’t want to miss.After losing their family business, Adam, along with his father and brother, had to start over. Selling parts for mining equipment led them to a successful chocolate business serving global customers. Through perseverance, they discovered a rare cacao breed thought extinct. Today, their company produces premium chocolate and supports hundreds o...2024-10-171h 40
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectThe Future Of Learning And Work With Jaime CasapIn this episode, we talk with Jaime Casap, former Chief Education Evangelist at Google. We discuss the evolving nature of learning and work, and why all students need to develop entrepreneurial attitudes and skills. Jaime challenges us to rethink how we prepare students for today's world, shifting the question from "What do you want to be when you grow up?" to "What problem do you want to solve, and what do you need to learn to solve it?" Join us for this insightful conversation, and enjoy the episode!2024-09-101h 54
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectHow A Circus Clown Became a Successful Entrepreneur With Bob KramerIn this episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Bob Kramer, a master bladesmith and founder of Kramer Knives, known for crafting some of the world’s finest cutlery. Bob’s path is anything but conventional—ranging from clown college to oceanography and the culinary arts. Through undiagnosed dyslexia and a relentless spirit of adventure, Bob’s story is a testament to the unpredictable yet rewarding nature of discovering opportunities and oneself. Join us as we explore how Bob turned his diverse experiences and passion into a remarkable business that rede...2024-08-291h 44
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectTaking Calculated Risks With Dan ThorensonHello and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, I’m speaking with Dan Thorenson, a former Navy mechanic who became an unlikely entrepreneur.Growing up in a small town in North Dakota, Dan floundered in school, that is until he discovered an auto shop program that took him from the very bottom of his class to the top.After high school, he joined the Navy where he became an airplane mechanic, a skill that led to a stable career in the aviation industry. Yet, as he...2024-07-311h 13
American ViewpointsThe Entrepreneurial Mindset AdvantageResearcher, speaker, consultant, and one of the world's leading experts on entrepreneurialism, Gary Schoeniger, discusses the information in his new book, The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage. The discussion includes reasons the mindset can benefit productivity in almost any setting, business or nonprofit.
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The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectFinding Mastery With Doug KatzWelcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, I’m speaking with Doug Katz, who is an award-winning chef and an amazing entrepreneur. People open restaurants every day, and, as you probably know, the failure rate is extremely high. Yet Doug seems to have mastered the craft not only as a chef but as an entrepreneur. While he wasn’t a great student, from a very early age, Doug knew he wanted to be a chef. By the age of 14 he started a catering business and nev...2024-07-091h 23
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectYou Cannot Be What You Cannot See With Camillo ArchuletaHello and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project Today, I’m speaking with Camillo Archuleta, an aspiring entrepreneur who stumbled into an opportunity to teach his eight-year-old daughter how to think like an entrepreneur. It all started when he challenged his daughter to raise the money she needed for a school fundraiser. Drawing on the lean startup principles he learned while earning an MBA, Camillo challenged his daughter to leverage her capabilities in ways that might create value for others. What unfol...2024-06-121h 24
Cultural Commerce: Southwest KansasMeanwhile...in Liberal, KSOn today's show I recap the Ice House Summit where I met Clifton Taulbert & Gary Schoeniger, authors of " Who Owns the Ice House?" Also, I introduce the Women in Business Network Book Club Pick for this quarter: Setting Boundaries by Krystal Mazozola Wood.
2024-04-1631 min
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectFrom Foster Care To Harvard With Rodney WalkerHello and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today I’m speaking with Rodney Walker. This is truly an amazing story you won’t want to miss. Raised on the south side of Chicago, Rodney was born to parents who both struggled with addiction. At the age of five, he was cast into the foster care system, where he was separated from his parents and siblings. As he put it, he felt like life was happening to him, that he had no control over his circumstances. Wh...2024-04-101h 22
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectThe Last Chance University With Jim CorrellHello, and welcome to another episode of the entrepreneurial mindset project. Today, I’m speaking with Jim Correll, an everyday entrepreneur who started an entrepreneurial mindset revolution that transformed his community. At the age of 50, Jim was hired as an outside staff instructor to teach the Successful Entrepreneur Program at a small community college in Independence, Kansas. At first, his efforts struggled to gain the attention of students who were otherwise focused on a degree. And because he was a non-academic outsider, he wasn't getting much support from faculty an...2024-02-081h 14
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectEntrepreneurial Leadership: Don’t Be Afraid To Try With Rob VigilMost city government workers, even though they have a keen eye on business, simply stay where they are and do not venture outside their comfort zone. What would it take for them to unlock their hidden entrepreneurial leadership skills? In this episode, host Gary Schoeniger sits down with Rob Vigil, a retired government worker in the City of Albuquerque. He looks back on his unlikely journey of becoming an entrepreneurial leader within city government, who now encourages others to take action on their entrepreneurial aspirations. Rob shares strategies for overcoming the sphere of failure, the power of constant micro-experimentation...2024-01-0452 min
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectFrom Pizza Delivery Boy To Successful Entrepreneur With Joe JarosIn this episode, Gary sits down with Joe Jaros, a remarkable entrepreneur who turned a pizza delivery job into a thriving career. Joe's journey is a testament to the transformative power of an entrepreneurial mindset, even in franchise ownership. Hailing from a working-class background in Cleveland, Ohio, Joe's story mirrors the essence of entrepreneurship: solving problems to empower oneself. They delve into crucial aspects of the mindset, from the significance of having a vision and reliability to continuous improvement. Joe emphasizes understanding the needs of both customers and employees. Tune in for a wealth of wisdom applicable to your...2023-12-071h 47
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectFear Is The Biggest Enemy With Susana CabreraToday, we're speaking with Susana Cabrera, who is one of the original entrepreneurs featured in the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program. I originally interviewed Susana in 2010, when she was in the first few years of her entrepreneurial journey. Today, I had the chance to catch up with her to revisit her journey and the life lessons she learned along the way. One thing you can say is that she takes the concept of side hustle to a whole new level. Susana built and sold Deli...2023-11-0749 min
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectMaking It Happen: From Dorm Room Prototype To Market With Chad Porter Of CHVD JUSTINWelcome to another episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, we're joined by Chad Porter, a young, inventive entrepreneur who is well on his way. While studying biomedical engineering at Ohio State, he noticed that students were hauling fewer books around campus, which required a new type of backpack. All he needed was a prototype that would enable him to test his idea on his fellow students. Once he scraped up the money to buy a sewing machine, he went to work, experimenting with designs. By the tim...2023-10-0553 min
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectHow A Vision Becomes Reality With The Garfield TwinsWelcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project! Today, we have an inspiring story to share with you. Meet Ashley and Abby Garfield, identical twins and young entrepreneurs. Starting with just a vacuum cleaner, a broom, a bucket, and a mop, they launched a cleaning business in high school. As they pursued business courses at a local community college, their determination grew, and they decided to fully commit.Now, at the age of 21, they are well on their way to turning their vision into reality. This story gives us a glimpse into the...2023-08-1046 min
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectMeasuring The Entrepreneurial Mindset With Dr. Jennifer HallWelcome to the latest episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project! In this special edition, we're taking a different approach as we delve into the fascinating realm of the entrepreneurial mindset through the lens of psychology. Our guest today is Dr. Jennifer Hall, co-author of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile—a groundbreaking psychometric tool that assesses the entrepreneurial strengths of individuals across various domains, from students to organizational leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Dr. Hall and her team have identified 14 key traits and skills that set entrepreneurs apart from the rest. But here's the burn...2023-07-061h 16
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectIdeas Don’t Matter With Steve OrlandoHello, and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today, I’m speaking with a special guest, Steve Orlando, who is not only an incredible entrepreneur, but was one of my very first students when I was experimenting with teaching entrepreneurship at a local high school back in 2006-2007. Trust me when I tell you Steve has an incredible story to tell. As a mediocre student from a working-class family, Steve wasn’t sure where he was going in life. Watching his father struggle to get ahe...2023-06-071h 19
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectLearning By Doing With Stephanie RielToday, we sit down with Stephanie Riel, founder of RielDeal & Co., a brand strategy consulting firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In this episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, we explore the origins of an entrepreneur's passion and drive. Stephanie was inspired by her father's journey as an immigrant entrepreneur and always knew she wanted to start something on her own. However, finding her true calling was a challenge. She persevered and ultimately found success, starting with nothing and using Craigslist to find her first clients. During our conversation, Stephanie shares her in...2023-05-061h 13
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectThe Influence Of An Unlikely Entrepreneur With Clifton TaulbertHello, and welcome to another episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project. Today I’m speaking with my friend, collaborator, and co-author, Clifton Taulbert. Clifton has an amazing story to tell–from his childhood in the Mississippi Delta during the height of legal segregation to becoming a Pulitzer-nominated author and successful entrepreneur. I first met Clifton in 2008 while doing a research project for CISCO. It was his story that became the inspiration for the book Who Owns the Ice House? Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur. 2023-04-071h 15
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectLife Lessons From An Appalachian Entrepreneur With Dave YeanyToday I’m speaking with Dave Yeany, the founder of Yeany’s Maple, a small but thriving maple syrup business located in Marienville, PA. This is really an amazing underdog story that you won’t want to miss. I met Dave a few months back when giving a talk in Marienville, which is a small town of approximately 3,500 people located smack dab in the poorest county in Pennsylvania. Little did I know there was an unlikely entrepreneur in our midst. As a high school dropout, he spent the bulk...2023-02-091h 27
The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project“My Purpose Is Bigger Than My Problems” With Trent WallaceA full mindset shift is needed to get through the most challenging moments of your life. Without this life-changing process, you cannot unlock a more positive version of yourself. Our guest today is Trent Wallace, an up-and-coming entrepreneur from the streets of North Omaha, Nebraska. In this episode, we discuss his struggle to overcome the challenges of his past, the lessons he learned at Boys Town, and embracing an entrepreneurial mindset to become a force for good. Meanwhile, host Gary Schoeniger discusses the power of optimism and the concept of future positive orientation to access problem-solving abilities in the...2023-01-051h 08
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectHow To Refine Your Thinking With Tremain DavisWhat is the value of learning, and do we ever stop? In this episode, guest Tremain Davis of Davis and Davis Investments and Management joins us to talk about shifting his mindset through constant learning. He joins Gary Schoeniger to share how he did not have an easy start in life. Raised by a single mom in an underserved community, the only entrepreneurs he knew were illegal ones. Yet, from an early age, he knew he wanted more. Tremain shares how building an underground candy operation as a kid inspired him to pursue entrepreneurship on a higher level, constantly...2022-11-221h 32
Ink Dries PodcastBook Discussion: "Who Owns The Ice House?" Season 1: Episode 13Book Discussion: "Who Owns The Ice House?" Season 1: Episode 13
This week we're talking about the BOOK, "Who Owns The Ice House" by Gary G. Schoeniger and Clifton L. Taulbert. I'm sharing the stage with Dr. Matteel Knowles and KP Carter.
KP Carter is an educational consultant, author and speaker. A retired educator with over 35 years in the field of education, she promotes literacy through her parent workshops and author visits for PTA organizations, schools, community organizations, book stores, and libraries.
Dr Matteel Knowles is a Transformation Coach | Public Speaker | Author
Be sur...2022-10-271h 04
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectThe Pathway To Success As A Serial Entrepreneur With Cameron TolbertWhat makes a goal compelling? What do we gain from comparing ourselves to others? In this conversation with entrepreneur Cameron Tolbert, Founder of Native Ingredients, we dissect topics around honing a strong entrepreneurial mindset. We explore how circumstances and beliefs push people down the path of entrepreneurship, the dangers of comparing oneself to others, and human's innate tendency toward self-actualization. Cameron also opens up about the lessons he learned in his own career journey. From seeing how an internship shaped his mindset to learning from his failures, this is an episode you will not want to miss. 2022-10-201h 09
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectWho Are You When No One Is Watching? With Bernardo MartinezWho are you when no one is watching? That’s what Bernardo Martinez will help you uncover with host Gary Schoeniger in this episode. Bernardo is the founder of Grow-Farms, a Mexico City-based startup designed to enable small and medium-sized farmers throughout Latin America to access global markets. Throughout the conversation, Bernardo makes it clear that mindset is essential to having your venture impact the world. From early childhood experiences to the value of finding your purpose, this is a fantastic conversation for anyone wanting to learn about the power of entrepreneurial thinking. In the epi...2022-09-061h 02
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectInside the Mind of a Ukrainian Entrepreneur with Bogdan RomaniukStarting up a business is hard. Doing it while in an active warzone is even harder. Ukrainian Entrepreneur Bogdan Romaniuk joins Gary Schoeniger for this podcast episode to share insights into his mindset as a co-founder of xTiles—a tool for visual thinking that helps people organize projects and ideas. Bogdan also lets us in on his thinking about solving problems and how being open to new experiences makes you more susceptible to "getting lucky" and finding new opportunities. Join this episode as they take us deep into this web-based organizational note-taking system for creative minds whose easy yet st...2022-08-091h 10
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectHow Dog-Walking Became A Successful Lifestyle Business With Susan BeauregardWhen you talk about business, dog-walking isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. It's a profession that people don't know too much about. Can you make actually make a living, walking dogs? The answer is yes, but you need to know how to market yourself. You need to know how to build relationships so that you can ask for referrals from your clients. And, you need to live within your means. Live a simple, yet happy life. These are the things today’s guest did when she made her small dog walking business. Join Gary Schoeniger in t...2022-06-301h 15
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectBelief Management With Myron PierceManaging your beliefs is such an important thing to do when determining your future. If you believe that you'll succeed as an entrepreneur, you will. You just need to know how to shift your mindset so that you can put your mind to that goal. Stop living in your lies. And stop listening to people that tell you what you can or can't do. Find your own purpose in life. Join Gary Schoeniger as he talks to Myron Pierce for the start of season two. Myron is an entrepreneur and community leader based in Omaha, Ne...2022-05-261h 03
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectRevisiting Resilience With Sirena Moore-ThomasResilience is not about being fearless. It’s about overcoming the fear. Joining us for another episode is entrepreneur, speaker, and author Sirena Moore-Thomas. After our first conversation, we decided there was too much to unpack and have her back for another fantastic conversation. In this episode, she goes more into her recent endeavors as an entrepreneur, including how she became the COO of a 100-million-dollar company. Sirena also shares her 4-step The W.A.L.K. Method™ on how to overcome fear, setbacks, and self-doubt from her book, Water Walker: How To Embrace Uncertainty And Do What Seems Impo...2022-04-211h 04
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectBreaking The Mold In Sustainable Farming With Brian BrunoIs there any way we can go back to our roots and champion the natural, organic way of consuming things? The world is so used to pressed, processed, and packaged goods that we often forget sustainable farming is still practiced. In this episode, Brian Bruno of Apple Ridge Farm joins us to talk about small, sustainable ag-entrepreneurship. He shares how the farm lives by its vision of producing the best food in the most sustainable way possible. This story has plenty of lessons about starting where you are and finding a compelling goal.2022-02-181h 12
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectHow Adversity Became An Advantage With Ted MooreIt’s natural to face many challenges when journeying on a new path. The question is, how do we turn adversity to an advantage? In our first episode of 2022, Theodore Moore joins us to discuss the founding of Elohim Cleaning Contractors. He shares how he started the business with a few hundred dollars and some used office equipment he fished out of the garbage. Ted's story emphasizes the power of hope and the value of helping others. Listen in as Ted discusses ways to navigate the trials one might face while setting out on their own path.2022-01-311h 30
The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectTransforming Organizational Culture By Empowering Employees To Think Like Entrepreneurs With Tom DarlingWe often think of government employees as the polar opposite of entrepreneurs. But what could happen if we teach them to think this way, transforming them into empowered employees? In this episode, we are joined by educator and entrepreneur Tom Darling. Tom serves the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico as a Division Manager of their Employee Learning Center. In addition, he has undertaken a radical experiment to teach the city's employees to think like entrepreneurs. Listen to a fascinating conversation about how managers can empower organizational employees by solving small problems for their coworkers and the people they serve.2021-12-031h 41The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectHow A Single Teenage Mom Became A Successful Entrepreneur With Sirena Moore-ThomasIn this episode, Gary is joined by serial entrepreneur and public speaker Sirena Moore-Thomas. In the conversation, Sirena and Gary unpack her early life and how her experiences shaped her trajectory. As a single teenage mother of twins, raised in public housing, with no college degree, Sirena is the epitome of an unlikely entrepreneur. Her accomplishments—not the least of which is co-founding a million-dollar cleaning business with a few hundred dollars in her spare time—have garnered national media attention, including the New York Times, Black Enterprise Magazine, and NBC. She is also one of the featured entrepreneurs in t...2021-11-111h 05The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectHow Wartime Survival Taught Me To Think Like An Entrepreneur With Faris AlamiAs a Palestinian refugee growing up in Kuwait, Faris Alami was a straight-A student on his way to university and a stable career. And then life intervened when the Iraqi invasion turned his world upside down. Fresh out of high school, in the midst of a war zone, Faris found himself in charge of a local grocery store, a precarious experience that he barely escaped with his life. Yet, it was an experience that taught him how to think like an entrepreneur. In this episode, we talk about his transition from being a straight-A...2021-10-081h 36The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectWilliam Snoddy: From Solitary Confinement To Budding EntrepreneurGoing to prison is a serious, at some points depressing, form of solitary confinement. It is commonly seen as a depressing community, and released inmates are usually discriminated, if not entirely rejected by society. But in reality, prison time can provide the needed reinvention one truly needs. In this episode, new entrepreneur William Snoddy joins us to discuss his life leading up to and including his entrepreneurial journey. After going to prison several times, William is now getting a trucking business off the ground. He and Gary Schoeniger talk about the books and the people that inspired him, the...2021-09-171h 46
The Secrets Of Earning Money ShowEpisode 48: Books, Tips and Perseverance For Black Business SuccessAugust is Black Business Month, and in honor of Black Business Month this episode talks about recommendations to help Black Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Aspiring Entrepreneurs to achieve business success. There was 41,% reduction in Black businesses in 2020 due to the pandemic. With Black Business Owners facing some unique challenges which contribute to the higher rate of business failure, and the statistics supporting this, we must look inside ourselves and find the strength to persevere, pursue and achieve the business success we desire. We should always remember that business is a contact sport and it takes a team to win. As t...2021-08-1319 minThe Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectHow To Recognize Opportunities That Others Overlook With Yiannis NikolopoulosIn this episode, Yiannis Nikolopoulos joins us to discuss how he became an entrepreneur. He is the Co-founder of Clio Muse Tours, an Athens-based company that offers self-guided audio tours and virtual tours for museums across Europe. Yiannis describes how curiosity and humility enabled him and his partners to find the right product-market fit before going all in. And they pulled it off in the midst of the worst recession in modern Greek history.2021-08-121h 51The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectJohn Kendale: How A Single Dad Turned An Everyday Problem Into An OpportunityEntrepreneur John Kendale joined us for an engaging conversation about his journey to become the inventor and owner of Toppy Toddler bibs. Listen in to hear about how John began his entrepreneurial journey with one simple idea, solving a problem any parent might face, a messy baby eating a meal.2021-07-291h 53
RethinkingEDUEp37-Perspectives-Gary Schoeniger and Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset in SchoolsGary Schoeniger has been working to build entrepreneurial mindsets in schools for more than 15 years. He is an international speaker, author, founder of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Institute (ELI). In this conversation, our co-host team dives into what it means to be an entrepreneur and what implications this has for schools. We talk with Gary about ELI, his book Who Owns The Ice House: Eight Life Lessons From An Unlikely Entrepreneur, and ELI's initiative Icehouse. Plugs include Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman and the Entrepreneurial Mindset Imperative. Music by Ketsa.
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Chalkboard Ch@tMS Prison Education and Reentry Slate Sessions 202: UM & ELITune into Chalkboard Chat during the month of July for “Mississippi Prison Education & Reentry”, 3-part episode series, as we discuss education and re-entry programs for incarcerated individuals. On this episode, we chat with Dr. Linda Keena, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Mississippi about her implementation of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative curriculum at the Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP), also known as Parchman Farm, as part of a pre-release program. We also sit down with Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative Founder and CEO Gary Schoeniger, to discuss his entrepreneurial mindset education. For more information about MPB Education visit: education.mpbonline.org....2021-07-171h 06The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectRyann Halo: How A High School Dropout Became A Successful EntrepreneurRyann Halo joins us to talk about her entrepreneurial journey. Hear her dig into surviving tragedy and trauma, overcoming it all to become a successful business owner of two award-winning salons.2021-07-151h 15
Chalkboard Ch@tPromo: MS Prison Education and Reentry Slate Sessions 202- UM & ELITune into Chalkboard Chat during the month of July for “Mississippi Prison Education & Reentry”, 3-part episode series, as we discuss education and re-entry programs for incarcerated individuals. On the next episode, we chat with Dr. Linda Keena, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Mississippi about her implementation of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative curriculum at the Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP), also known as Parchman Farm, as part of a pre-release program. We also sit down with Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative Founder and CEO Gary Schoeniger, to discuss his entrepreneurial mindset education. Episode airing Friday, July 16, 2021. For more information about MPB Educa...2021-07-1000 min
Chalkboard Ch@tPromo: MS Prison Education and Reentry SeriesTune into Chalkboard Chat’s July “Mississippi Prison Education & Reentry”, 3-part episode series, as we discuss education and re-entry programs for incarcerated individuals.On July 2nd, we chat with Mississippi Humanities Council’s Assistant Director, Carol Andersen and Project Coordinator for Prison Education, Carla Falkner about the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Award to support Community College Education in Mississippi Prisons.On July 16th’s Slate Session episode, the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative Founder and CEO Gary Schoeniger, sits down to discuss how Dr. Linda Keena of the University of Mississippi, implemented his ELI curriculum as part of a pre-r...2021-06-2601 minThe Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectElias Ruiz: How A 6th Grade Science Teacher Became An Unlikely EntrepreneurMiddle school teacher Elias Ruiz joined the podcast to talk about his journey from garage inventor to a successful business owner. Starting in his garage with a piece of plywood and empty 2-liter bottles, Elias has gone on to invent the Feather-Raft, a lightweight raft perfectly suited for a variety of outdoor water sports. The patented design was an iterative process to craft, and Elias shares an array of hurdles he had to overcome while bringing his product to market. Starting from meeting a personal need, Ruiz has created a successful and growing business selling Feather-Rafts all over the...2021-06-241h 11The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectEntrepreneurship Is Not a Destination, It Is a Journey with Patrick HughesVeteran and long-time entrepreneur Patrick L. Hughes Sr. joined us to discuss his life, the various businesses he has started, and his thoughts about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Throughout the conversation, Patrick shares his entrepreneurial roots growing up as the child of a sharecropper, his various companies and side hustles, all the way to his successful government consulting firm, Hughes Group LLC. Hughes is the winner of the National Minority Small Business of the Year Award for 2010.2021-05-282h 03The Entrepreneurial Mindset ProjectThe Five-Dollar Startup with Melissa WeedMany people wanted to start their own businesses but end up hesitating because of a lack of funds. But a lot of entrepreneurs have proven that starting a self-funded business is still possible even without a huge capital. Our host Gary Schoeniger is joined by Melissa Weed, founder of Pittsburg, Kansas-based cleaning business Honey Does LLC. During their conversation, Gary and Melissa unpacked her journey towards being an entrepreneur, her relationship with education and work, and how what started as a small side hustle blossomed into a successful and thriving business that serves her community. She delved into the...2021-04-211h 15
CEOs SpeakGary Schoeniger of The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, Part 2In this second podcast with Gary Schoeniger of The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, Gary digs deeper into a discussion of his "entrepreneurial mindset theory." To explain this theory, he shares that he "wanted to understand how people with no particular advantage in their life, managed to rise above their situation, to create some modicum of meaning and prosperity in their life. "2021-04-091h 01
consideranew (+ Season 2 cohost, Dr. Jane Shore of School of Thought)Season 1: Episode 38 - Tom Vander Ark + Emily Liebtag: What do you repeatedly do?"Difference Making at the Heart of Learning: Students, Schools, and Communities Alive with Possibility" by Tom Vander Ark and Emily Liebtag (2021) (http://bit.do/fP26c)"For some, building social capital and creating a culture and curriculum of contribution may cut against the grain of the American tradition of personal identity and autonomy. It's less familiar than the pursuit of individual gain. But ironically, it's clear that contribution is the superpower of the innovation economy. It is learning how to make a difference that builds value for individuals and communities" (p. 62).References:2021-03-2607 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesBooks Influencing Education and the Future of LearningI must admit, I have a bad book habit. If it was possible to get a master’s degree from simply reading business books, I might be nearing graduation. Or at least that’s how I justify my Amazon book habit to my husband. I remind him that books are a lot more affordable than going back to school! And in celebration of this book habit, we have a special episode of Build Momentum featuring three of my favorite education influencers: Jean Sharp, Gary Schoeniger and James Butler. These influencer share one book (or many) that h...2021-03-1138 min
CEOs SpeakGary Schoeniger of The Entrepreneurial Learning InitiativeGary Schoeniger is the founder of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI) and co-author of Who Owns the Ice House? Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur. He led the development of the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program and has presented about re-defining entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking at numerous keynotes, workshops, and training programs throughout the U.S. and abroad.2021-03-1145 min
Coach The CoachCoach the Coach: Gary Schoeniger with Entrepreneurial Learning InitiativeAs the founder of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, Gary Schoeniger has influenced a broad audience from higher education and economic development organizations to government, corporate and non-profit clients worldwide including the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the Cisco Entrepreneur Institute and the U.S. State Department. Schoeniger also led the development of the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program, […]
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Coach The CoachCoach the Coach: Gary Schoeniger with Entrepreneurial Learning InitiativeAs the founder of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, Gary Schoeniger has influenced a broad audience from higher education and economic development organizations to government, corporate and non-profit clients worldwide including the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the Cisco Entrepreneur Institute and the U.S. State Department. Schoeniger also led the development of the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program, [...]2021-02-1731 min
American ViewpointsShow 2021-06 Segment 3 Improving Education? Then Encourage Teachers And Kids To Think Like EntrepreneursBeing an entrepreneur isn't just about starting a business. It's about solving challenges. That's according to the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative's Gary Schoeniger. Their upcoming webinar series, "Entrepreneurship In Education" focuses on improving what kids learn by changing how they learn.2021-02-1411 min
Voices of eLearningAre You Thinking Like an Employee or an Entrepreneur?Voices of eLearning took on the topic of entrepreneurial mindsets with a pioneer in the field, Gary Schoeniger, Founder and CEO of Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI). ELI offers training and development to educators, students, and businesses. The idea for ELI started 30 years ago with Schoeniger asking, “How do underdogs win?”That set him on a path to decode the entrepreneurial mindset. Schoeniger started interviewing everyday entrepreneurs and began to see patterns in their behavior and language. “I came to this definition of entrepreneurship; the self-directed pursuit of opportunities to create value for others, which empowers ourselves,” he said. ...2021-02-1227 min
The Daily UndoingBuilding Your Brand From Within"Who Owns This Icehouse", by Clifton Taulbert and Gary Schoeniger, brings forth lessons about entrepreneurship which have to be demonstrated in order to be learned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-1200 min
Immerse Yourself In Your Day With A Uplifting Full Audiobook.Who Owns the Ice House?: Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur by Clifton Taulbert, Gary SchoenigerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/431951to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Who Owns the Ice House?: Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur
Author: Clifton Taulbert, Gary Schoeniger
Narrator: J.D. Jackson, Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 23 minutes
Release date: April 15, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.6 of Total 5
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
In the late 1950s, Glen Allan, Mississippi, was a poor cotton community. For many, it was a time and place where opportunities were limited by social and legal constraints that were beyond their control. It was a time and place where few dared to dream...2020-04-155h 23
EntreEd TalkEpisode 12- Gary SchoenigerIn this episode of Entre Ed Talk, Amber and Toi interview author, entrepreneur, and ELI Mindset CEO, Gary Schoeniger, to discuss the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset and his endeavors with the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative as well as Who Owns the Ice House? Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur. https://elimindset.com/Support the show2019-05-3043 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetWhy Problem Finding Is More Important Than Problem SolvingDid you know that most adults are not engaged in their work and most students are not engaged in their schoolwork? Gary Schoeniger founder of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (E.L.I.) discusses this and shares his ideas on how to connect learning with a compelling future. Gary also shares the story of how one Dad made a different decision that caused his son to go from being a “lazy” video gamer, to becoming an empowered entrepreneur. You will enjoy this episode, Tameka2018-05-2935 min
Roanoke Podcast For Good57: Finding your Purpose and Taking Action | Gary Schoeniger | The Entrepreneurial Learning InitiativeThis week on Roanoke Podcast for Good, Hal speaks with author, entrepreneur, and educator Gary Schoeniger. Gary shows us how to find our purpose and how to take action on the opportunities around us even if we have no traditional advantages at our disposal.2018-02-0651 min